Miami-Dade County School Board Member Dr. Steve Gallon III was honored for his decades-long commitment to education and public service during the Miami Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, June 21.
Dr. Gallon received the chapter’s prestigious Community Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact through civic leadership, community empowerment, and service.
A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi since 1988, Gallon pledged as a freshman at the Alpha Xi Chapter and has remained dedicated to the fraternity’s principles of achievement and service throughout his career.
“To be recognized by the Brotherhood that helped shape my leadership and commitment to service is deeply meaningful,” Gallon said in a press release. “Kappa Alpha Psi has been a part of my journey since 1988, and I am proud to carry its mission forward through every facet of my work.”
Gallon, a former school superintendent and current representative for District 1 on the Miami-Dade School Board, has championed educational equity for years, especially in underserved communities across South Florida.
The Black & White Ball is a staple event for the fraternity’s Miami chapter, drawing local leaders, dignitaries, and community advocates together to celebrate excellence and service.
Founded in 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi has a long-standing tradition of cultivating leaders who strive for achievement in every field of human endeavor. Dr. Gallon’s recognition adds to that legacy, highlighting his continued work as a mentor, public servant, and advocate for social change through education.
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
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