A Goldsboro mens' fraternity has been building relationships with a group of fifth-grade boys at Carver Elementary School this school year.

Members of Kappa Alpha Psi formed "The Brothers," in the fall to provide positive role models for black students in hopes of improving discipline and academic performance.

Assistant Principal Beverly Smith said the idea was to help steer the fifth-grade boys in the right direction.

"These were students with challenging behaviors," she said, "students I call 'frequent flyers' because they were frequently in my office."    more >>