In its second year, Lone Star College System’s Step Up and Show Out: A Divine Nine (D9) Step Show has become a highly anticipated community event featuring local talent.
Nearly 2,500 attendees enjoyed the synchronized stepping traditions of the Divine 9, a group of historically Black fraternities and sororities. The program celebrated the organizations’ rich histories and cultures to inspire future generations. The event also showcased performances by Kappa Kappa Psi, a college band fraternity, as well as step teams from local high schools.
Kappa Kappa Psi-Gamma Omega chapter from Texas Southern University and Zeta Phi Beta-Lambda Eta chapter from Sam Houston State University were this year’s winning fraternity and sorority, respectively.
“The thing that I enjoyed the most about the show was the sense of community shared between the Lone Star College System community, our university and school district partners, and our community at large,” said Sheldon Moss, Ed.D., LSC-Houston North vice president, Student Success, and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. “It warmed my heart to see individuals of all ages, both young and old, come out and truly enjoy themselves at this family-friendly event.”
High school step teams from Conroe, Humble and Cy-Fair ISDs also showcased their stepping skills, and local elementary school students from YES Prep Public Schools enjoyed their first step show experience.
“We’re very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish with our step show and the tradition we’ve set for years to come,” Moss said.
Lone Star College System offers a robust Student Life experience at all eight main locations, including student activities, club sports, and fine and performing arts. Learn more at LoneStar.edu/Student-Life.
Lone Star College System enrolls over 90,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSCS, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSCS consists of eight colleges, six centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.