This past summer, Michael Davis was elected as the Junior Grand Vice Polemarch for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. at the 78 Grand Chapter meeting. As Junior Grand Vice Polemarch, Davis will oversee all the undergraduates in the nation.

In the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, the Grand Polemarch is the equivalent of a Grand National President who administers all chapters in the nation and abroad, including countries like Africa, Europe and Asia. Anything on the national agenda, Davis must execute at the undergraduate level. Davis was initiated for the job in the spring of 2006 when he participated in the Kappa Alpha Psi undergraduate leadership program over the summer.

“The Undergraduate Leadership Institute is a week long of leadership development for the best of the best in Kappa Alpha Psi,” said Davis.

In addition to meeting the qualifications for the Leadership Insitute, Davis had references.
“The immediate past junior Grand Vice Polemarch representative recommended my name based on my performance and there was a lot of campaigning after that,” Davis said.

Although GPA is important, the office position is based primarily on a person’s ability to lead a fraternity.

“I am third in command, so in the absence of the International Grand Polemarch or senior Grand Vice Polemarch, I must assume the role of chief executive officer of Kappa Alpha Psi,” Davis said.

Although he is still acclimating to his new position, Davis believes that his job has been one of his best. 

“This is a leadership opportunity and it means what the Final Four meant to our basketball team. It proves that big things can happen at the least expected times and places,” Davis said.

Davis came to George Mason University as a dance major, but soon learned that he would not always be dancing.

Born to a French, Irish, Creole, Cherokee-Indian mother and a Cherokee father, Davis grew up traveling from place to place because his father served in the military.

“I’m a military kid, so I moved everywhere, making new friends, losing friends,” Davis said.
As a child, he played lots of sports and was always involved in something. Now a junior, Davis is a public relations major.

Besides working as a junior representative, Davis is also a contributor to WGMU and is considering a career in on-air broadcasting in the future.  

Spending about 60 hours at Mason a week, Davis is involved in many activities. In the past, he was an active member in various activities such as Program Board, Student Government, Provost Student Advisory Council, “President's Dialogue,” GMU Dance Company, Peer Empowerment Program, Akoma Circle, Black Student Association, and Muslim Student Organization (MSA).

Determined and proud of his work, Davis has many dreams.

“I want to contribute to those who don’t have the resources to weave their American dream,” he said.

He describes himself as a leader who is excited for what is ahead.

“I am honored to earn my degree from Mason,” Davis said. “There is a great balance [here at Mason] between progression and tradition.”

One of Davis’ biggest inspirations is his brother who is also a current KAP member on campus.
“My brother is a very successful member of my fraternity and his direction is what drove me to the things I'm doing now,” Davis said.

“I was raised to never quit and to keep moving,” Davis said. “In sports, I was always the smallest, but I've always had a lot of heart. I have passion for what I do. I have the chance to affect college life, students and communities nationwide.  I am proud to wear ‘George Mason’ across my chest during the ride.”

Davis also advises students, particularly the freshmen, to be involved.

“Look around and decide carefully on what you want to be involved in and be involved,” he said.

This article was provided by: Broadside Online
Written by: Elaheh Farmand