"It was Fall 1984 at Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory HighSchool, a coed Archdiocese institution located in north St. Louis city. Four individuals would join the Freshman class that year, four individuals that would ultimately come to embody the traits and characteristics set forth by the institution's edict: Academic Excellence, Faith Development, and Leadership. Even though these individuals share many traits, each one personifies certain abilities that enhance the organization as a whole. These are the founding members of KCK Inc."

AMBITION............... David W. Johnson - Actor / Director / Screen-writer "Working as a team, there is nothing this group can't accomplish."   CREATIVITY.............. Michael L. Russell - Poet / Artist / Writer "The unrealized dreams of youth, are the regrets of maturity...."      DISCIPLINE............... Elvert E. Gardner - Airforce Officer / Historian / Athlete "A steady focus has been the basis of all our accomplishments."      INGENUITY............... Rodney T. Brand - Scientist / Engineer / Producer "One of our greatest assets is our ability to reason. We must consider the logical approach."