the jsu experience 2012-2013 e-yearbook

2012-13One Nation Under The Blue!!!

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4 MONTH-TO-MONTH Highlights from August to April

26 STUDENT LIFE Homecoming Events, Residence Halls, Commuter Students, Veteran Students, International Students

74 LEADERSHIP JSU President Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers JSU Presidential Cabinet

80 STUDENT LEADERSHIP Miss JSU Sarah A. Brown SGA President Brian J. Wilks SGA Officers

88 ACADEMICS Jackson State University Colleges Academic Spotlight: Dr. Dollye M.E. Robinson

108 JSU STUDENT ACTIVITIES JSU Clubs and Organizations NPHC Greek Organizations 150 JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY SPORTS JSU Sports Teams

172 FEATURES A spotlight on various events that took place on the Jackson State University campus.

192 JSU FACES Random Faces of Jackson State University students 196 JSU SPEAKS Comments on various topics from JSU students during the 2012-2013 academic year

200 SENIOR TIMELINE A timeline of important events that happened from Fall 2009 to Spring 2013

204 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thanks to those who made this possible

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The 2012-2013 theme, ONE NATION UNDER the BLUE, embodies the JSU spirit that the yearbook staff tried to capture and refl ect on the pages

of this publication.

“ONE JSU” expresses the collective commitment to excellence that permeates the JSU family.

Tiger NATION is how the students fondly refer to “their” university.

UNDER the leadership of President Carolyn W. Meyers and her Cabinet, JSU is soaring to higher ground.

“Thee, I love the BLUE and the White,” a traditional and easily recognizable symbol of JSU.

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August

Welcome Week 2012

Welcome Week is a time when Jackson State Univer-sity welcomes new students to the university and acquaints them with many of the opportunities

they will be a� orded during their matriculation.

Activities during this week included: Movie Nights, Fresh-men Carnival, Parent and Family Orientation, Comedy Show, Scavenger Hunt, Freshmen Pinning Ceremony, Community Service Projects, Information Fair, Campus Tours, Voter Re-gistration Rally and many other events.

Along with academic orientation, these activities inform new students about services, campus life, and policies at JSU.

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Approximately 900 incoming Jackson State University freshmen received a new Apple iPad, thanks to the iPad Technology Ad-vantage Scholarship Initiative at JSU.

With the help of the Mississippi e-Center Foundation, the TASI pro-gram was able to award each student an iPad with only a $50 insu-rance fee for two years. The package includes student apps, a blue-tooth keyboard and a protective cover. After a student has completed � ve semesters at JSU, they will be granted ownership of the iPad.

Jackson State is the � rst institution in Mississippi and one of the � rst in the nation to comprehensively integrate the iPad into the curriculum.

iPad Initiative The program, funded by the Mississippi e-Center Foundation, is estima-ted to cost between $600,000 and $700,000.

Dr. William McHenry, Executive Director of the e-Center said, “Equip-ping the students with iPads is JSU’s attempt to help students improve their adaptive learning skills and to also help them save money on buying books.”

McHenry stated that as time passes, ebooks will be available for the ma-jority of the courses and professors will be encouraged to incorporate the iPads into the class curriculum.

Students like freshmen biology pre-nursing major Lenthra Laster from Morton, Miss. said, “The new iPad will help me to purchase books at a cheaper price through ebooks.”

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Dr. Earlexia M. Norwoood began her Founders’ Day speech with popular lyrics from R&B hit, “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly. “I believe I can � y, I believe I can

touch the sky, I think about it every night and day, spread my wings and � y away!”

Kendra Montgomery, an elementary education major from Detroit, Mich., said, “I felt the speaker was good be-cause she stressed the importance of our ancestors and how their actions are still making an impact on why JSU is a great university today.»

Founder’s Day

October


After the convocation, a processional of faculty, sta� and students moved to the historic Bell Ringing ceremony. The ringing of the bell took place in the garden in front of Ayers Hall.

Dr. Hilliard Lackey’s famous saying, “Ring that bell!” echoed on the walkway in a show of appreciation for the founders and people who have dedicated their lives to making JSU into the university it is today.

“To always hear about the sacri� ces from the people who founded the school helps me be grateful for my educa-tion and to continue to do well in school,” said Aja Woods.


The votes came in. They were counted. President Barack Hussein Obama was re-elected as the leader of the United States of America. He beat Massachu-

setts Gov. Mitt Romney by 303 electoral votes to 206.

On the night of the election, JSU students gathered in the Student Center to watch as election results came in. They cheered as Obama gained electoral and popular votes. After the Nov. 6 election between President Obama and Gov. Romney, many cheered for Obama’s win, while others were disappointed at the results. Many had voted in the on-campus precinct.

Obama Victory

November


On Oct. 27, approximately 200 Jackson State Uni-versity students, sta� , faculty and community participants began the journey held in memory of

Latasha Norman, a junior accounting major from Green-ville, Miss., who lost her life to domestic violence in 2007.

The year’s icy cold weather did not prevent runners and walkers from supporting the cause. Among the many supporters in the run/walk were members of the current Blue & White Flash sta� , who participate every year to ho-nor Norman, a former Student Publications sta� member.

LNC Run/Walk


For the � rst time, Jackson State University held a December commencement. Commencement exer-cises for both graduate and undergraduate students

were held at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Approximately 707 students received degrees; 274 of those students received doctorate and master’s degrees while the remaining 433 were a combination of undergra-duate degrees from all academic departments.

The speaker for the commencement was Myron Gray, pre-sident of U.S. operations for the United Parcel Service.

Fall Graduation

December


Some JSU athletes sacri� ced walking across the stage with their peers to try to bring home a trophy from the Sou-thwestern Athletic Conference Championship football title

game, that was played on the same day as Fall Commencement.

These players walked across another stage on Friday, Dec. 7 in the Student Center Ballrooms A and B.

The Tiger Football team headed to Birmingham, Ala. to the SWAC Championship game amisdt a crowd of supporters.

Unfortunately, JSU fell to UAPB in a valient e� ort.

SWAC Championship Send-O�


Cordarius Hill, a junior speech communications ma-jor from Memphis, Tenn., like many others, did not let the cold weather discourage his enthusiasm to

experience history.

Along with 43 other Jackson State University students, he traveled to Washington, D.C. and headed to the Presiden-tial Inauguration at 6 a.m on Monday, Jan. 21. Bundled up in winter apparel, the group was prepared to face the frigid weather and huge crowds to witness the historic swearing in of President Barack Obama into his second term as the leader of the United States of America.

Obama’s Inauguration

January


More than 50 students participated in Jackson State Uni-versity’s observation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The third Monday of January marks the

day of the year in American history celebrating Dr. Mar-tin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

Jackson State University students used this day of ser-vice to help various organizations and service cam-paigns including: Operation Shoestring, Gateway Rescue Mission, Hope House and ‘Buddy for a day’ at Community Nursing Home. These sites gave selected JSU students the opportunity to help the surrounding community.

MLK Day of Service


Directed by Yohance Myles, the play stood as a � ashback into the development of the African-American culture. Myles was able to capture the struggle of Africans all the

way to the modern day Black man and woman in the play.

“Black Fossil” wanted to show that from the capturing and enslavement of our people, African-Americans have not really gotten out of the slave mentality. African-Americans still seemed to be held down by something.

As the play came to an end, the message seemed to be an appeal for African-Americans to stop trying to be something that they are not in order to progress. ‘‘Stop being a slave to hatred but an advocate for acceptance.’’

Black Fossil

February


The Blue & White Flash won 1st place awards in the Signed Commentary/Column Writing category with entries from Diamond Jenkins and 1st place for Best Editorial Cartoon

from Alan Wells. The Flash also received honorable mention in Arts and Entertainment/ feature writing. Attendees from Jack-son State included Diamond Jenkins, Kachelle Pratcher, Candace Chambers, William Owens and Alan Wells, along with Ernest Ca-mel, Production Coordinator and Sylvia Watley, Adviser.

Reginald Stuart, a recruiter for the McClatchy Company, said BCCA contest “entries and winners show a real passion for jour-nalism from a new generation of journalists. We’re excited about their future and look forward to seeing their work in media.”

HBCU Conference


Jackson State University’s Pan-Hellenic Council pre-sented “The Great Reveal: The Wait is Over”, on Sun-day , March 3, 2013 at the Lee E. Williams Athletics &

Assembly Center.

There were seven of the Divine 9 organizations present, all revealing their new members to the public for the � rst time. They included sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Soro-rity Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Fraternities included were: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

The Great Reveal

March

The streets surrounding Jackson State University were � lled with 500 runners and walkers who donated their time to walk or run for one common goal — to � ght against obesi-

ty, during the 7th Annual Walter Payton Sweetness 5K Run/Walk on March 30th.

Mississippi holds the title of being “The Fattest State” in the country and studies show that 34.9 percent of its residents weighed in as obese in 2012. This percentage has more than doubled in the last 20 years, from 15 to 35 percent since 1991.

Patrick House, winner of Season 10 The Biggest Loser from Vicks-burg, Miss., was a guest and host at the event.

Sweetness Run/Walk


April


Students at Jackson State University recognized diverse cultures during its 2013 “Peace Through Understanding” In-ternational Week.

The objective of this event was to highlight diverse cultures within the JSU community, foster a closer bond between internatio-nal and American students, and cultivate mutual understanding among students of diverse backgrounds.

Some of the events held were: Parade of Flags, International Ban-quet, Night of Dance, International Taste and Bazaar and Chinese Cultural Night.

International Week

Jackson State University coaches, trainers, and administrators honored students for leading the way in athletics and aca-demics. The Division of Athletics All Sports Awards Banquet

was held on April 10, 2013 in the JSU Student Center Ballroom.

The main goal of the event was to recognize student athletes who excel in their sport as well as in academia.

The guest speaker of the banquet was Dr. Ambrosia Scott, a JSU alumna from Memphis, Tenn., who transferred to JSU on a volley-ball /softball scholarship in 1999.

Sports Banquet


May

Spring 2013 Commencement

The spring 2013 class includes 688 undergraduates and 304 graduate students. IHL Commissioner Dr. Hank Bounds spoke at the graduate exercises May 3 on the university’s

main campus. During his address, Bounds urged JSU students to use the knowledge they acquired while pursuing their graduate degrees to make a di� erence in the lives of others. Bounds said the degrees bring an obligation to teach, help, and lead others.

Actor and writer Hill Harper addressed Jackson State Univer-sity students May 4 during the university’s undergraduate com-mencement ceremony at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, where he urged graduates to always take risks and never fear failure.


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Gospel Explosion

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Jackson State University opened up its 2012 Homecoming Week “One Na-tion Under the Blue” activities with the Fall Gospel Explosion Concert on Oct. 14 in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium.

The event was hosted by the JSU Interfaith Gospel Choir and featu-ring the RUF Praise Team, Sunday Best competitor Ashford Sanders and gospel recording artist Jonathan McReynolds. The concert opened with greetings from SGA president Brian Wilks and mistress of ceremony, alumni Jerrica Stimage. The explosion was � lled with great performances, tears rolling down your face and excitement throughout the auditorium. “This was my � rst time attending a gospel concert and I must say I was really engaged with every performance and sang along to every song I knew,” said Torin Adams, a freshman business administration major from Jack-son, Miss. The fully engaged audience was cheering, shouting praises admidst the energy that moved through the room. Sanders, who performed from a stool on the stage, expressed to the audience that he had recently had surgery but that didn’t stop his talent from showing. Sanders had the crowd on its feet by singing various songs that the audience loved. “I had the time of my life. I was upset that I missed church this morning but I was able to make up for it with tonight’s gospel explosion,” said Knesha Thomas, a junior accounting major from Anguilla, Miss. McReynolds gave the audience a di� erent feel, opening up with an R&B song by Usher with the words changed to make it a catchy gospel song. He captured the audience with his smooth soulful sound and his skills on the guitar while performing his hit single ‘I Love You’. The � nale to the gospel explosion was Jackson State’s Interfaith Gos-pel Choir. The choir’s upbeat songs and energy on the stage was an exciting sight for the audience. Practicing every week since school started, Interfaith is known to sti-mulate and enhance the quality of the spiritual outlook of JSU students through traditional and contemporary gospel music. “Performing with Interfaith was a great experience. It was a chance for students, including myself, to sing God’s praises together. I enjoyed it,” said Kristi Williams, a junior biology pre-med major from Jackson, Miss.


After students got their praise on at Rose E. McCoy Auditorium, a short walk over to the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center

(AAC) for Basketball Midnight Madness began at 8 p.m. featuring the JSU Men’s and Women’s Basket-ball Teams. The night consisted of several activities and attractions, such as a dunk contest featuring members of the men’s basketball team, music by D.J. Unpredictable (97.7FM), and a � reworks show outside the Athletics and Assembly Center at the conclusion of the event. Other features of the night included:

3-Point shoot outAlumni basketball gameGreek StrollJSU Baby Tigers miniature skills competitionSonic Boom of the South and J-SettesTug of warFace painting

Additionally, fans had the opportunity to meet and get autographs from the players and coaches of the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Midnight Madness



You Think You Can Sing



The Voice of JSU returned bigger and bolder in its second year as a featured event during Jackson State University’s homecoming acti-vities. The � nale took place on Oct. 15, 2012 in the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center with featured celebrity judges Kandi Burruss, Ruben Studdard and Dathan Thigpen. This year’s � nalists were Victoria Agnew, Aaron Cain III, Derrick Gri� th, Sarah Hodges,

Jasmine Howard, Calandra Jones, Latia Peavy, Martika Ross, Tameka Smith, KD Walker, and Kristi Williams.

Phillip Cockrell, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, and the student justices played a key role in organizing this event. The event had a twist this year with special performances from the JSU Dazzlers and Dance Ensemble.

Presented not only for students to showcase their talents vocally, “The Voice of JSU” was also used to share information on Student Life’s “Pause for a Cause”, an educational awareness campaign about domestic violence. The 2012 hosts were James Earl Lehaman Jr. and Brit-ney Johnson, former senior class president and one of the founders of “The Voice of JSU.” The production of the event was organized by JSU Tiger TV 22. After all the contestants performed, the celebrity judges deliberated and chose the top � ve contestants: Victoria Agnew, Martika Ross, Jasmine Howard, Tameka Smith, and Sarah Hodges.

The � nal round was a battle of the feminine felines of JSU with tributes to music powerhouses such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and many more. Each contestant was accompanied by a live band, back-up singers and dancers. Everyone competing brought their own style and � avor to the � nal round. After the � nal performances, along with the judges, the decision of who would be crowned the new Voice of JSU was up to the audience. The audience voted by texting “thevoicejsu” to “72727” then received instruction’s afterwards. Sarah Hodges, a senior music education major, was crowned “The Voice of JSU” 2012-2013.

he Voice of JSU returned bigger and bolder in its second year as a featured event during Jackson State University’s homecoming acti-vities. The � nale took place on Oct. 15, 2012 in the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center with featured celebrity judges Kandi


Fall Festival


Music, food, and fun are three words to describe the JSU 2012 Homecoming Fall Festival. On Tuesday, October 16, 2012, students, faculty, sta� , and alumni gathered on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway to celebrate their dear old college home.

The festival included performances by JSU’s Dance Ensemble, Maddrama Performance Troupe, � nalists for the Voice of JSU, OutSpoken, and the Insatiable Modeling Squad. JSU’s Dance Ensemble began the evening showcasing pink and black attire, while also demonstrating their � exibility and creative moves. JSU students showed their excitement. “I had so much fun. This fall festival made me too excited about the weekend,” said Ashley Patterson, a fresh-man political science major from Canton, Miss.

Maddrama Performance Troupe performed: A Tribute to Homecoming: One Nation Under the Blue. Performers spoke of the unity of the university evident throughout history. They asked the audience, “What is so true about that blue at JSU?” Sarah Hodges, the 2012 Voice of JSU, sang “Golden” by Chrisette Michele. Martika Ross, one of the � nalists for the Voice of JSU, sang while playing her acoustic guitar.

Modeling blazers, � shnets, colored jeans, scarves, suspenders, ties, and other fashionable clothing items, members of the Insatiable Modeling Squad walked the runaway to Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been.” The show featured male and female models. Brianna Washington a sophomore mass communications major from Jackson, Miss. expressed her experience in the fall festival fashion show.“I love when my team gets to show o� our cool out� ts and walk down the runway in front of everyone. Everybody out on the plaza supported us and we all had fun,” said Washington.OutSpoken began their tribute by singing an excerpt from the alma mater. The poets expressed their love for the university through poetry. The crowd danced and sang to the music provided by DJ T. Money. The night’s festivities provided entertainment during the 2012 Homecoming at Jackson State University, while celebrating the past and present.


Coronation


Jackson State University elected a new queen in spring 2012. Miss JSU, Sarah Brown, a senior physics major from Jackson, Miss., was o� cially crowned at her coronation on Oct. 18.

The theme of the coronation was reminiscent of a scene from the “Harlem Nights.” Brown entered the Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center in a classic vintage yellow Bentley.

The annual event also gave representatives of student organizations a chance to don elegant gowns and tuxedos. Rhythmic performances by the JSU Dance Ensemble and the verbal artistry of Outspoken helped make the event one to remember.

Brian Wilkes, JSU Student Government Association President, introduced Brown after she stepped out of the vintage 1940’s car.

“I remember the � rst time I met Sarah. We had a class together our freshman year; Sarah came into the class and announced ‘Hello class, my name is Sarah Brown and I am going to be Miss Jackson State University 2012-2013.’”

Wilkes mentioned that from that point on he had made a friend in Brown.

Brown said that she did not prepare a speech for the coronation simply because she has always been told that the best story is your own story.

“A lot of my peers doubted my decision to run for Miss JSU because I wasn’t involved in anything and I wasn’t that social. I stayed in my books, but I knew that I was going to be Miss Jackson State University. It is something that I have wanted since the age of � fteen,” said Brown.She added: “When I was o� cially crowned as Miss Jackson State, it was a very special moment because I am now able to serve the school and move forward with my platform.”

After being sworn in by SGA Chief Justice Jeremy Sanford and crowned by JSU President Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers, Brown was adorned with a long, royal blue cape and scepter, after which various groups paid her tribute.


Harlem Nights



Coronation Kings & Queens

Brian J. Wilks & Sarah A. Brown, Miss JSU Russell Lewis & Flenicia Caldwell Davon Jones & Albany Essex

Mickey Nixon & Simone Taylor Thaddeus Wright & Brianna Davis Kelvin Graves & Amanda McCree




Raymond Jones, Jr. & Rosland Latiker Anas Alfarra & Kesica Jayapalan Delbert Gri� n, Jr. & Ruby Dixon

Calvin Bogan & Ti� any Johnson Darryl Bu� ord & Nivea Green Andrew Namura & Kennitra Thompson



Chevon Baker & Stacie Hopkins Nathan Marshall & Tearra Williams Ennis Crosby & Alicia Meadows

Shawn Hubbard & Crystal Waters Aaron Cain, III & Mekel Johnson Michael Allen & Iasia Collins




Tyron Steele & Kontessa Gilliam-RIce Kiyahd Burt & Memry Bender Veni Khamphaha Vah & Kandice Williams

Matthew Hawkins & Jasmine Preston Limon Stephney & JoVanda Flowers Carlos Smith & Chelsea Tillman



Samar Moton & Kasprina Moton Donald Hewitt & Anteigra Coleman David Mateen & Sabrina Hodge

Travis Thomas & Kantra Reid Trenton Miller & Malicia Holi� eld Johnathan Bounds & Tatiyana Blood




Kaylon McCou & Tierra Williams Caroll McLaughlin & Tempsett Johnson Anthony Watkins & Jaylon Dixon

Quentin Greathree & Morgan Jackson Jonathan Rosser & Natasha Scruggs DeAngelo Brown & Kieyschmen Spann



Chadrick Taylor & Stephanie Bishop-Lane Richard Kelly & Chelsea Swanier Mr. & Miss SeniorJason Hardiman & Trista Demby

Mr. & Miss JuniorAlvin Perkins, II & Manisha Heard

Mr. & Miss SophomoreKeonte Turner & Arekia Bennett

Mr. & Miss FreshmenAlexander Burton & Robin Jackson


Street Jam/Yardfest


The Welcome Home Yard Fest / Street Jam took place on the Gibbs-Green Pedestrian Walkway/ B.F Roberts Parking Lot.

The event showcased vendors with various items, a live performcae from the band and J-Settes. Various clubs and organizations were also on hand selling goods that woud � nancially bene� t their organiza-tions.


Comedy Show



The JSU community shared some side-splitting comedy on Wednesday, Oct. 17th at the Home-coming Comedy Show. The event featured the

hilarious and best dressed man in comedy, Lav Luv; the raw, tell it like it is humor of Ms. Dominique, and the silliness of multi-talented actor and comedienne Gary Owens.


Step Show


Everyone was sure to save some energy for the Annual Pan Hellenic Greek Show, which featu-red the Greek organizations of Jackson State

University and was hosted by DJ Unpredictable and held in the Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.

All of the participants were good but the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority took home the overall prize.


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T he Homecoming Court, local and national bands, drill teams, social organizations,

car clubs and many more were on display during the Annual JSU Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 20th in Downtown Jackson.

The Homecoming Grand Marshal’s were physician, civil rights activist and community leader, Dr. Robert A. Smith, Sr. and Olympic Cham-pion and JSU alumnus Michael Tinsley.


Game Time!!!



With Jackson State still in hot pursuit of the chance to play for a SWAC championship, the Tigers outlasted the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils by a score of 14-7 in the JSU home-

coming game in double overtime.

Jackson State’s Clayton Moore rushed for a 1 yard touchdown run in the second overtime that sealed the victory for JSU.

On the Delta Devils � nal possession of the game, JSU’s Jamal Carter forced and recovered a fumble that ended the game and sealed the deal for Jackson State. With this win JSU improved to a 4-4, 4-2 record. The Tigers were tied for second place with Alabama State, in the Sou-thwestern Athletic Conference Eastern Division. The Delta Devils fall to a 2-5, 2-3 record.

The game was a defensive battle in the � rst half and went into half time with a 0-0 score. Jackson State’s o� ense gained momentum in the second half with Clayton Moore’s 9 yard pass to Rico Richardson with 1:19 on the clock. The score gave JSU a 7-0 lead in the third quar-ter. Mississippi Valley tied the ball game with 6:42 left in regulation as Richard Drake caught a 71 yard pass from Marcus Randle sending the game into overtime.



Alexander Hall


A lexander Residence Center is named in honor of Florence Octavia Alexander, an alumna of the JSU and renowned educator. The Center

is comprised of two residence halls, Alexander East Hall which houses the freshmen male students and Alexander West Hall, which houses the freshmen fe-male students. Alexander Center has 410 rooms, stu-dy rooms, a lobby with a large screen television and two laundry facilities. A historic fact about Alexander Center -- bullet holes remain in the concrete from the Gibbs-Green shooting in 1970. Alexander West Hall will close for renovation at the end of the fall semes-ter.


Dixon Hall

J ohn W. Dixon Hall was constructed in 1969. This seven-story facility houses 402 junior, senior, and graduate male students. In 1983, New Men’s

Dormitory was o� cially named J.W. Dixon Hall in honor of an outstanding alumnus, John W. Dixon. In 2004 Dixon Hall closed for renovations and reopened Spring 2006 as a suite style residence with a commu-nity kitchen for special occasions, wall-to-wall car-pet, central heat and air-conditioning, study rooms, a laundry facility and a beautiful lobby with a big screen television. Other amenities are: basic cable plus HBO, Wi-Fi, hotel style locks and MicroFridge units in each room.vollecab ium eici qui od.


McAllister-Whiteside Hall


M cAllister-Whiteside Residence Center was � rst occupied in 1982. The 247 room facility houses 444 female honor freshmen, sopho-

mores and selected athletes. The � ve-story building has lobby/study rooms, laundry facilities and Micro fridge units in each room. Other amenities are: cen-tral heat and air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, basic cable plus HBO.


Transitional Hall


Stewart Hall

T ransitional Hall is a four-story suite style facility that opened in August 2002 as a residence hall which houses students while other residence

halls are renovated or built. Currently, Transitional Hall serves as a female residence hall, which houses 432 junior, senior and graduate students. The ameni-ties are basic cable plus HBO, Wi-Fi, MicroFridge unit in each room, a laundry facility, central heat and air-conditioning and hotel style locks.


Stewart Hall


E .T. Stewart Hall is named in honor of a noted alumnus, Edgar T. Stewart. This older facility has community bathrooms, basic cable plus

HBO, Wi-� , Microfridge units in each room, hotel style locks, and a laundry facility. It currently houses conti-nuing freshmen and sophomore males. Stewart Hall will be closed at the end of the 2013 academic year.


Campbell College Suites


C ampbell College Suites is an upscale resi-dence complex that is comprised of two resi-dence halls, “North and South”. The suites

feature spacious bathrooms, furnished living/dining areas, and a kitchenette that is equipped with a refri-gerator and microwaves. Other amenities which are included are: private rooms, wall-to-wall carpet, cen-tral heat and air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, basic cable plus HBO, laundry facilities, hotel style locks, a community kitchen for special occasions, lobby with a big screen television, study rooms and a beautiful courtyard. An added feature to Campbell Suites North is the Hou-sing/Residence life O� ce is located on the � rst � oor. Campbell College Suites was named after Campbell College, which was moved from Vicksburg to Jack-son, Mississippi in 1899.


Commuter Students


Jackson State University o� ers housing for more than 2,000 students, but a majority of the cam-pus population includes commuter students,

many of whom are native to Jackson and the sur-rounding areas.

While many commuters gain economically, others say they miss out on information and participation in on-campus activities. A desire for independence and economic issues and rising living costs are sited as major reasons why students decide to live o� campus instead of taking advantage of university resident housing.

Tiara Thompson, a 22-year-old biology major from Jackson, Miss., said she usually relies on her peers to get information.

‘‘I really do not participate in many activities but my friends and classmates help to keep me informed.’’

Students like Jasmine F. Ash, a 22-year-old senior elementary education major from Atlanta, Ga., com-mute to campus everyday because she � nds it less expensive to live o� campus, despite the daily trans-portation and parking issues.

The Division of Student Life sponsors a commuter student program and a commuter lounge on the second � oor of the Student Center.


Veteran Students


Transitioning from any branch of the military impacts an individual physi-cally, mentally, and emotionally. Jackson State University’s Veterans Ser-vices Program aims to help veteran students with that transition.

The Veterans Center o� cially opened on campus in August of 2012 led by director, Timothy Abrams, who also serves in the United States Army Reserve.

With a rapid increase of veteran students, the services o� ered at the center are designed to help student veterans adapt to an academic institution and also serve as a liaison between the veteran student community and the university.

The Veterans Center, which is located on the � rst � oor of the Jacob L.Reddix Building, o� ers students academic and advising service, transition assistance, veteran career transition, veterans work-study, family assistance and counse-ling services in conjunction with the Latasha Norman Center for Counseling and Psychological Services.

The services are provided in an e� ort to change the sub-culture of veteran students on campus by giving them a place they can call home on campus and a voice to make sure they are connected with the rest of their peers on and o� campus and within the community.

Fredricus Funchess, a junior computer engineering student from Georgetown, Miss., went straight to war right after his high school graduation. Funchess is a 21 year-old Army National Guardsman and a father. When trying to re-en-ter society after being deployed to Iraq, Funchess hit the ground running and ended up enrolled as a student at JSU.

“I like to consider myself a hardworking man. After I came back, getting into school was easy with the help of my mother. She handled a lot of my pape-rwork and scholarship business while I was deployed,” said Funchess.


International Students


Many of the students at Jackson State University had to only travel hundreds of miles away from home to go to college. But can you imagine being more than 8,000

miles away from home to attend college? There are many inter-national students at Jackson State University who have done just that to immerse themselves in a whole new environment of dif-ferent cultures and language.

JSU has 49 countries represented on campus.

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Dr. Carolyn W. MeyersDr. Carolyn W. Meyers, Ph.D., is the 10th president of Jackson State University and a professor of civil and environmental engineering.

Under Dr. Meyers’ leadership, Jackson State University earned a 10-year reaffi rmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and national accreditations in business, teacher education and engineering as well as full certifi cation by the NCAA. Dr. Meyers also pushed Jackson State University enroll-ment to an all-time high of 8,903, increased fundraising tenfold to $4.2 million, and positioned the university to become a national model for educating the underserved and achieving global recognition for excellence in edu-cation, research and service.

Dr. Meyers brought to Jackson State University more than 30 years of academic and administrative leadership

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experience in higher education, serving most recently as President of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. She served as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where she was a tenured professor of mechanical engineering and Dean of the College of Engineering. Dr. Meyers also was a tenured faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology and was the fi rst Associate Dean for Research in itsCollege of Engineering.

Dr. Meyers earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Howard University, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a doctorate in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and completed post-doctoral work at Harvard University. She is a fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Dr. Meyers has published numerous articles and reports and given more than 200 invited presentations and technical papers on education and diversity topics as well as research and technical topics. Her numerous awards and honors include the National Society of Black Engineers’ Golden Torch Award, the National Science Foundation’s Presidential Young Investigator Award, and a joint resolution from the Virginia Legislature commending her for leadership and service to higher education.

Dr. Meyers is a native of Newport News, Virginia. She has three adult children and four grandchildren.

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Mr. David S. BufordGeneral Counsel

Dr. Marcus A. ChanayVice President of Student Life

Dr. Deborah DentVice President for Information Mgmt.

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David Buford arrived at Jackson State University to serve as the associate general counsel in 2006. He was promoted to general counsel in 2012. Prior to co-ming to the university, Buford worked as an associate with the local � rm currently known as Jones, Funder-burg, Sessums, Peterson, and Lee, PLLC. Buford’s pri-mary area of practice was employment law, workers compensation and general litigation. Buford earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Mississippi in 2000 and a juris doctorate from the Uni-versity of Mississippi School of Law in 2003.

Dr. Marcus A. Chanay manages all faces of student life including housing, career and counseling services and student leadership. The University of Arkansas at Pine Blu� alumnus was promoted from associate vice president to vice president in July 2011. He holds a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision and a doctorate degree in urban higher education from Jackson State University.

Dr. Deborah F. Dent worked for more than 36 years for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg be-fore joining Jackson State University in August 2012. For the past decade, dent served as deputy director of the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. There she managed operations of the lab and oversaw the execution of ITL’S facility budgets and assisted the execution of its research and deve-lopment, engineering, information technology and major computational e� orts.




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Dr. Vivian L. FullerDirector of Athletics

Mr. David W. HoardVice President/Institutional Advancement

Dr. William E. McHenryExecutive Director


Dr. Vivian L. Fuller joined the JSU in August 2011 from Sojourner Douglas College, where she served as dean of the college’s Cambridge, Md., campus. Before joining Sojourner Douglas in 200, Fuller spent more than a decade directing the athletics programs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Tennessee State University and Northeastern Illinois University. Fuller earned a bachelor’s degree in physical educa-tion from Fayetteville State University’s, a master of education from the University of Idaho and a docto-rate in higher education from Iowa state.

David Hoard has a 30-year background in fundraising at institutions of higher learning as well as nonpro� ts, raising more than $250 million in his career. Before arriving at Jackson state University in August 2011, Hoard served as an executive director at Savannah College of Art and Design and vice chancellor at North Carolina AT&T State University. He is also chief executive o� cer of D.W. Hoard & Associates. Hoard holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Oberlin Col-lege.

Dr. William E. McHenry oversees the university’s research and technology hub, which also provides support services to businesses, researchers and orga-nizations. Before arriving at Jackson State University in 2005, McHenry held administration positions with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning. McHenry holds a bachelors degree in chemistry from Southern Arkansas University and a doctorate in synthetic heterocyclic organic chemistry from Missis-sippi State University.


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Dr. Felix A. OkojieVice President/Research & Fed Relations

Dr. James C. RenickVice President for Academic Affairs

Mr. Michael ThomasVice President for Business & Finance


Dr. Felix Okojie has been a member of Jackson State university’s team for nearly 20 years. In his current capacity, Okojie has helped to bring in more than $670 million to the university for research. Okojie holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Auchi Polytechnic, a master’s degree in medical sociology and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy analysis from Atlanta University. Okojie also earned a master of public health degree from Jackson State University.

Dr. James C. Renick joined Jackson State’s adminis-tration in July 2011 after serving as vice president of the American Council on Education. Renick was president of North Carolina A&T University from 1999 to 2006 and chancellor of the University of Michigan-Dearborn from 1993 to 1999. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Central State University in Ohio, a master’s degree in social work from the Uni-versity of Kansas and a doctorate in public adminis-tration from Florida State University.

Michael Thomas, who came to Jackson State in 2000 as interim vice president for business and � nance, was named to the position permanenty in 2011. Tho-mas joined Jackson State after 16 years with the Jack-son Public School District where he managed a $350 million budget. Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in � nance from Jackson State.



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81J A C K S O N F A I RStudent Leadership

Sarah Brown said shortly after being named one of three � nalists in the Miss JSU pageant that she shared the same dream as her competi-tors. What she didn’t know at the time was that her dream to be Miss Jackson State University would come true.

Brown, a senior physics major from Jackson, Miss., won the title with 623 of the 1147 votes cast.

She said: “Being elected as Miss Jackson State University 2012-2013 is a feeling that cannot be expressed in words. It has brought a feeling to my heart of hope, love, and happiness.”

A member of several organizations including the Meteorology Club, Society of Physics, Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta, Essence of a Lady Tiger, Miss Residence Hall Association 2011-201, Miss Congeniality for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Brown is a dedicated volunteer to Stewpot Community Center.

She attends Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson, where she serves as a member of Daughters of Destiny. Brown also enjoys reading, tutoring in math and science.

“I had a desire to run for Miss JSU because I really want to implement my platform “Think BIG” which focuses on Bigger Service, Bigger Impact, and Bigger Success.”

Brian Wilkes, 2012-2012 JSU Student Government Association Presidents believes that Brown has always ‘thought big’!

“I remember the � rst time I met Sarah. We had a class together our freshman year; Sarah came into the class and announced ‘Hello class, my name is Sarah Brown and I am going to be Miss Jackson State University 2012-2013.’”

Wilkes said that from that point on he had made a friend in Brown.

“A lot of my peers doubted my decision to run for Miss JSU because I wasn’t involved in anything and I wasn’t that social. I stayed in my books, but I knew that I was going to be Miss Jackson State University. It is something that I have wanted since the age of � fteen,” said Brown.

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A dream came true for Brian Wilks on April 12, 2012 when he was elected president of the Student Government Association at Jackson State University.

Wilks, a senior political science major from Prentiss, Miss., spent his term trying to enhance the unity between the JSU student body and the SGA.

“As the SGA president, I want to bridge the gap between the SGA and students. For the last three years, I have learned things from each president. It is a tough job, and I know I will have to work hard at it,” said Wilks, who ran unopposed for the top leadership position.

Wilks has been a part of student leadership since his freshman year and said he knows his strengths and his weaknesses, which will hopefully make him a prepared leader.

“I am a thinker. When there are issues presented, I can brainstorm solutions to solve them,” said Wilks. “My weakness is that sometimes I take on too many responsibilities. It can be hard for me to say no to people sometimes. I am good at getting things done, but there are times where I am burnt out at the end of the day.”

Wilks said becoming SGA president was his opportunity to serve.

“Winning was a humbling experience. I am excited about the title, but what can I do with the title? Being the SGA president can allow me to show the students that I am here to serve the people.”

Wilks wants to be known as a president of action.

Quentin Hendree, Director of Public Relations, George Tan, Director of Multicultural and International Student Involvement, Roland Swanson, Parliamentarian, Lauren Summer, Senior Class President,

Brian Wilks, SGA President, Marcus Lindsey, SGA Vice President, Jeremy Sanford, Chief Justice, Charles Cathey, III, Junior Class President, Michael Gorden, Freshman Class President


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Carlos Smith, SGA Associate Chief Justice, MaNisha Heard, Miss Junior, Roland Swanson, SGA Parliamentarian, William Parks, Class Senator, Daryl Williams, Jr., Parliamentarian, Charles Cathey, III, President,

Dexter Nix, Academic Council Senator, Maurice Martin, Jr., Class Senator, Deja Knight, Torrian Watts & Jason Gibson, Religious Council Senators, Perrin Bostic, Special Interest Council Senator, Natya Jones, SGA Justice

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Brian Wilks, SGA President; Chelsea Swanier, Parliamenatarian; Willie Bell, Asst. Secretary, Lauren Summer, President, Sarah Brown, Miss JSU; Brandon Johnson, Vice President; Jason Hardiman, Mr. Senior;

Amanda Smith, Business Manager, Donovan Mitchell, Secretary

Erin Miller & Kentonio Johnson, Class Senators, Michael Gorden, President, Robin Jackson, Miss Freshman, Rashad Moore, Vice President, Jessica Stubbs, Secretary


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Left to Right – Arekia Bennett, Amber Brown, Shontrice Garrett, Lianna Norris

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Natya Jones (Justice), Carlos Smith (Justice), Jeremy Sanford (Chief Justice), Jade King (Justice), (Not pictured: Daryl Swanigan, Jr.)


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Erin Miller, Freshman Class Senator, Kentonio Johnson, Freshman Council Senator, Deja Knight, Special Interest Council Senator, Jason Gibson, Religious Council Senator,

Marcus Lindsey, SGA Vice President, Dexter Nix, Maurice Martin, Jr., Torrian Watts, Religious Council Senator, Perrin Bostic, Special Interest Council Senator, Kachelle Pratcher, Residential Council Senator William Parks

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DEAN EMERITUS

The Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning approves Dean Emeritus status for Dollye M.E. Robin-son in 2012. Dr. Robinson, former dean of the College of Liberal Arts, has served Jackson State University for 60 years. She also is a full professor in the Department of Music.

In recognition of Robinson’s numerous contributions, the College of Liberal Arts building bears her name.

Robinson began her career at JSU in 1952 as the assistant band director and instructor of music. Since that time, Robinson has served in leadership positions including head of the Department of Music, chair of the Division of Fine Arts, associate dean of the School of Liberal Arts and dean of the College of Liberal Arts. During her tenure at JSU, Robinson led signi� cant progress at the university including designing and supervising the construction of the F.D. Hall Music Center and providing signi� cant input in the design of the College of Liberal Arts building, which is named in her honor. She also initiated the degree programs for the bachelor of music education, bachelor of music performance and the master of music education, while supervising the self-study process for initial accreditation for the Department of Art, and for the university in 1971 with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

A Jackson native, Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Jackson State and a bache-lor’s degree, two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She has also studied at Boston University and the Boston College of Music.


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College of Liberal Arts


Dr. Lawrence T. Potter, Jr.Dean, College of Liberal Arts

T he College of Liberal Arts is changing lives by providing the best in performance, creativity, and excellence in the social and behavioral

sciences. This college is comprised of three college divisions and ten departments including: College of Fine and Performing Arts: Department of Art and Department of Music; College of Communication: Department of English and Modern Languages, De-partment of Mass Communications, and the Depart-ment of Speech Communications; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences: Department of History and Philosophy, Department of Military Sciences, Depart-ment of Political Sciences, Department of Psychology and the Department of Sociology and Criminal Jus-


College of Business


Dr. Jean-Claude AssadDean, College of Business

T he Jackson State University College of Busi-ness is empowered with its accreditation by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools

of Business to provide educational opportunities to individuals interested in pursing undergraduate and graduate degrees in business. Having envisioned the business world’s changing needs, the School’s objective is to prepare professionally competent individuals capable of competing successfully in a global marketplace and to equip them with the so-cial, ethical and leadership skills that will make them valuable members of any business, community or or-ganization. The college is comprised of six undergra-duate majors, two master degree programs of study, a Ph.D. program in Business Administration and certi-� cate programs in Real Estate and Accounting.


College of Education & Human Development

Dr. Daniel WatkinsDean, College of Education & Human Development


T he majority of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) began as teacher colle-ges. The College of Education and Human De-

velopment at Jackson State University (JSU) has not lost that historically prominent role. It ranks second among HBCUs in graduating education majors. It leads the state in terms of African-American educa-tion graduates and its doctoral graduates lead the university.


College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Dr. Richard AloDean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology


T he College of Science, Engineering and Technology at Jackson State University has distinguished itself with outstanding faculty

and sta� who are dedicated to providing quality education and the science leadership necessary to achieve the highest possible level of excellence. This college is comprised of six departments including: Aerospace Studies; Biology; Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics, Atmospheric Science & Geosciences; and Technology.


College of Public Service

Dr. Mario AzevedoDean, College of Public Service


T he vision of the College of Public Service is to be a global multidisciplinary learning envi-ronmnent of excellence in teaching, research

and experiential service provided in partnership with both urban and rural communities in the State, the nation, and the world. The mission of the College of Public Service is to educate students from diverse backgrounds for outstanding professional service and to develop local, national, and international in-novative leaders in the professional academic disci-plines represented in the Schools of Health Sciences, Policy and Planning, and Social Work.


H.T. Sampson Library

Dr. Melissa DruckeryDean, Libraries & Information Services


The libraries at Jackson State University assist you in attaining the skill required in all of your future educational and occupational endeavors.

The centerpiece of the Jackson State University Libra-ry System is the H. T. Sampson Library. Located on the main campus, it serves as the primary library and research facility for the campus community. Please visit the library web site (http://sampson.jsums.edu) for a description of the resources and services that are available.


Graduate Studies

Dr. Dorris R. Robinson-GardnerDean, Graduate Studies


T he Graduate School is composed of the de-partments which o� er graduate instruction leading to masters’, educational specialists and

doctoral degrees. The faculty of the Graduate School consists of faculty members in the departments who are quali� ed to teach and conduct research on the graduate level. Members of the graduate faculty engage in scholarly pursuits: research, writing, pu-blishing and participating in professional organiza-tions.

Undergraduate Studies


Dr. Evelyn Leggette Dean, Undergraduate Studies

The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) at Jackson State University provides a student-centered quality assurance program for � rst

and second year students that prepare them to contribute to the social, cultural, and economic deve-lopment of the state, nation and world. The major areas in the Division include the First Year Experience, the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College and the University College. The Division embraces the three fold mission of JSU by collaborating with the academic colleges and schools and the Division of Student Life in ensu-ring that students are prepared for the rigor of their intended major, are retained and engaged in leader-ship, service, citizenship, and community develop-ment activities.


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The marching band began in the 1940s consis-ting of college students and students from Lanier High School. Through the years it has

become known for intricate, precision marching and the big band sound. The “Sonic Boom” has performed many halftime appearances for the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Ben-gals; a television special for Motown’s 30th Anniversa-ry and the 34th NAACP Image Awards, with a special guest performance by “Cedric the Entertainer.”

The band is a favored entry in halftime performances during football season as well as for parades across Mississippi and in other states. The Jackson State Uni-versity Marching Band was dubbed The Sonic Boom of the South in 1971 by students in the band. In 1974, the band’s theme, “Get Ready,” an old Motown favo-rite was selected and three years after that, the “Tiger Run-On” was perfected. The “Tiger Run- On” is a fast, eye-catching shu� e that blends an adagio step with an up-tempo shu� e, then back to adagio — a “Sonic Boom” trademark that brings fans to their feet during halftime performances.

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Dowell TaylorDirector of Bands


Yearbook Staff

Dominique McCraneyYearbook Editor

Taylor Bembery Crystal Killingsworth

Lamaar Mateen Trerica Roberson

Tiffany Edmondson Alexis Anderson

Dominique McCraneyOn assignment taking photos.

Accounting Society


Accounting Society

1st Row: Left to Right – Henry Thomas (cosponsor), Dominique Robinson, Miwa Martin, Terica Banks, Ashley Arterberry, Matthew Harris, Donald McWilliams (cosponsor)

2nd Row: Left to Right— Yan Gup, April Williams, Angela Bailey, Trista Demby, Dontrell Banks, Loai Alkhazan

3rd Row: Left to Right— Kanace Gri� n, Matthew Lampley, Steven Marshall, Tevin Gates, Montre Brooks

Alpha Lambda Delta


Alpha Phi Sigma

1st Row: Left to Right – Selena Smith, Mariah Coleman, Jakebia Keih,

2nd Row: Left to Right - Shontrice Garrett, Sydney Brooks, Amber Brown, Shatequa Hughes, Dilede O� ah


Alpha Phi Sigma

1st Row: Left to Right - Gilbert Baxley (Assistant Treasurer), Shirley Collins (Assistant Secretary), Donya Manning (Secretary), Herman Horton (President), Quinlin McAfee (Vice President)-Not Pictured

History Club


1st Row: Left to Right – Lawrence Honning, Ylani Hayes, Jalieya Brown, Prof. Farah Christmas (sponsor), Crystal Shelwood

2nd Row: Left to Right— Pete Haddad, Matthew Hawkins, Jasmine Preston, Bonnie Gardner (advisor)

3rd Row: Left to Right— Jamal Phillips

Insatiable Modeling Squad


Insatiable Modeling Squad

1st Row: Left to Right – Danielle Bryant, Carolyn Wright, Shanta Webb, Candace Fairley, Ayriana Wing� els, Lakeidre Davis, Jeremy Liddell, Jerry Woods, Kristen Hudson, Jazmyn Wilson, Kayla Young, Demeshin Jackson, Latoya Williams

International Student Association


MAADRAMA

1st Row: Left to Right – Liza A. Gebre, Claudette Tchakowa, Lufat Rahman, Meskerem Erebo, Meron Asnake

2nd Row: Left to Right— Alain-Daniel R. Wa-Bagoma, Loai Al Khazan, Chendra He, Magololin, Harmina, Anissa Hidouls, Anas Alfawe

Outspoken


MAADRAMA

1st Row: Left to Right – James Lehaman Jr., Asanti Alexander, Dominique Ventris, Ramaria Malone, Ruby C. Dixon, Jasmine Grant, Charence Higgins, Matisha Heard, Jennifer Williams, Jacolby Adams

2nd Row: Left to Right— Sherita Ferrell, Kenya Lee, Christopher Cox, Monique Harris, John Bennett, Ashley Baker, Jenilyn Saul

3rd Row: Left to Right— Quintalions Phillips, LaToya Norman, Rashad Moore, Tornell Edwards, Jarvis Horn, JaLieya Brown

4th Row: Left to Right— Dominique Marshall, Bianca Cook, Nigel Davenport, Jalynn Brum� eld, Ben-cuda Stowers, Randrika Henderson, Travis Binforn


Outspoken Political Science Club

1st Row: Left to Right – Dominique Ventris, Lillian Lewis, Deborah Hart, Ylani Hayes

2nd Row: Left to Right— LaKeidre Davis, Aylyn Caston, Mary Thompson, Leo Alexander Harris


Political Science Club

1st Row: Left to Right – Alexandra Drake, Nafeesa Edges, Princess Williams, Jasmine Hegwood

2nd Row: Left to Right - Dominique McCoaney, Isaiah Boydice, Anthony Woodberry

Pre-Alumni Council


Society of Women Engineers

1st Row: Left to Right – Amber Brown,

2nd Row: Left to Right: Jewel Jackson, Jabulile Gumede, Clell McCurdy, Angela Williams, Kalyn Steed, Jakebia Keith

3rd Row: Left to Right - Sydney Brooks, Dominique McCraney, Sydney Tarver


Society of Women Engineers

1st Row: Left to Right – Liza A. Gebre, Meskerem Etebo, Mariam Borga

SPNEA Club


Tau Beta Sigma

1st Row: Left to Right – Shontrice, Mariah Coleman, Trenton Miller, Candace Chambers, Alexander Drake, Shatequa Hughes


Tau Beta Sigma

1st Row: Left to Right – Jasmine Smith, Erica McIntyre, Tia Carr, Labreia Thurman, Victoria Montgomery

The Dazzlers


1st Row: Left to Right – Debbie Christy, Tarnika Love, Shayla Nelson, Briana McAllister

2nd Row: Left to Right— Tomysyne Ford, Jade King, Marlinda Yarbrough, Jordyn Williams

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Urban Studies Club


Urban Studies Club

1st Row: Left to Right – Moe Chowdhury, Kendria Gray, Nafeesa Edges

2nd Row: Left to Right— Adrian Appway, Ti� any Bush, Julian Taylor

Veterans Student Association


1st Row: Left to Right – SPC Jared Douglas, Sgt Dale Brown, PVT Tony Carlvin


American Chemical Association

1st Row: Left to Right – Alan Wells, Salwa Beguumj, Kasprina Moton, Jheena Victorian, Shama Jackson

2nd Row: Left to Right—Zikera Brown, Angela L. Williams, Dalephine Davis, Lucky Ahmed, Anastasiia Goeius

3rd Row: Left to Right— Georgio Proctor, Brandon Newton, Natalie Anderson, ABM Zakaia, Attilah M. Edges

4th Row: Left to Right – Kelse Bryant, Kleopatra Ruddock, Hakim Jamison, Brian Brown

Chi Alpha Epsilon


Interfaith Gospel Choir

1st Row: Left to Right – Lee Cavett, Stacy Davison, Treyvon Wilson


Interfaith Gospel Choir

1st Row: Left to Right – Fatonya Hamblin, Danita Lee, Jasmine Howard, Andriana Wesley

2nd Row: Left to Right—Rasheeda Coleman, Aja Woods, Chandra McDonald, Brittany Davenport

3rd Row: Left to Right— Tamron Tobias, Jeremy Bew

Fellowship of Christian Athletes


JSU NAACP

1st Row: Left to Right – Elias Wells, Bernard Aldrich Jr., Kleopatra Ruddock, Lori Hampton (Advisor)

2nd Row: Left to Right—Kemaurrius McGee, Maurice Brooks, Taylor Emerson, Elder Michael Hampton (Advisor)

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JSU NAACP

1st Row: Left to Right – Jade King, Knesha Thomas, Arianna Stokes, Jason Hairdman, Ashley Berry , Alicia Meadows

2nd Row: Left to Right - Kelly Gills, Nivea Green, Darryl Bu� ord , Lianna Norris, Quentin Hendree

3rd Row: Left to RIght - Reagan Harvey, Taylor Bembery


NOBCCHE NSSLHA

1st Row: Left to Right – Kaspnna Moton, Dalephine Davis, Shantelle Hughes, Jacqueline McComb, Juganta K. Roy, Leondra S. Lawson

2nd Row: Left to Right—Denise Yancey, Sharnek Walker, Zikera Brown, Tetiana Sergeieva, Anastasiia Golius, Aisha Reed

3rd Row: Left to Right— Georgio Proctor, Angela L. Williams, Attilah M. Edges, Willie Wesley

4th Row: Left to Right—Brandon Newton, Kelsey Bryant, Hakim Jamison, Christen Robinson

5th Row: Left to Right— Kleopatra Ruddock, Brian Brown, Toyketa Horne


NSSLHA

1st Row: Left to Right – Ebony Honeysucker, Kala Battle, Amanda Williams Delendtricus Thompson

2nd Row: Left to Right—Shaquitta Washington, Carolyn Ashley, Shemekia Arterberry, Shiniqua Love

MENC Music Essential Networking Club


1st Row: Left to Right – Kurtina Maholmes, Courtney Green, Kendrea Millbrooks

2nd Row: Left to Right—Davin Telfair, Rene Young, Jeremy Bew, Timothy Stanford


Project S.A.F.E.


Project S.A.F.E.

1st Row: Left to Right - Henry Goss, De Quindre Robinson, Ben-cuda Stowers

2nd Row: Left to Right - Dominique Lacey, Candace Chambers

Young Life


1st Row: Left to Right – Timothy Gri� n, Iasia Collins, Grace White

2nd Row: Left to Right—Chadrick Tyler, Michael Allen


� e Blue & White Flash / eXperience Magazine

1st Row: Left to Right - Tamikia Dunomes, Krystal Killingsworth, Taylor Bembery, Dominique McCraney

2nd Row: Left to Right - Allen Wells, Trerica Roberson, Mark Braboy, Derrick Walton


Air Force ROTC


JSU Cheerleaders

1st Row: Left to Right – Evan Gist, Rashad Sayles, Raymond Triplett, Jarrett Sanders, Christopher Wilson, Quinlin T. McAfee

2nd Row: Left to Right—Russell Lewis, Gregory Posey, Benjamin Hulitt, Brittany Lynn, Shanel James, Michael Gorden

3rd Row: Left to Right—Cheryl Shaw, TSgt Tashisha Morgan, SSgt Regina Nickel, Maj LaTracia Price, Lt. Col Kevin Wilson


JSU Cheerleaders

1st Row: Left to Right - Kalyn Steed, Jasmine Jackson

2nd Row: - Cheryl E. Jones-Shaw (Cheer Coach), LaShayla Gilbert, Anthony “AJ” Baker, Mascot

3rd Row - JoVonda Flowers, Sierra Jackson, Kelli Gills

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

JSU NPHC Greek Organizations


Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.


Corliss Harris, Travis Wood, Reginald Lewis, Stephen Rayford, Louis Leathers, Michael Hoggatt, Willie McCoy, Keith January,Tommy Brum� eld, Terrance Handy, Karl Calendar, Alonzo Hutchins, Percy Seaberry

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.


Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.


1st Row: Left to Right – Jordan Carter, Lauren Franklin, Brionna Brown, Satara Patrick, Morgan Jackson, Morgan Polk, Terriona Cowan, Kenya Gilkey, Mariah Wells

2nd Row: Left to Right—Anissa Butler, Albany Essex, Ashley Berry, Arianna Stokes, Ryan Irving, Faith Sherman, Andrea Johnson, Ebony Honeysucker, Robria Daniels, Lakeitha Brown, Taylor Johnson

3rd Row: Left to Right—Jennie Butler, I’Esha Bowens, Ashia Clark, Reyana Stowes, (Amber Brown, Not Pictured)

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.


Kieychemen Spann, Tierra Wiliams, Jamencia Pay, Jasmine Howard, Y’Tasha Smoots, Brittany Gibson, JaTorie Towers, LaCorie Towers, Brianna McFarland, Frances McCain, Lisa Wren, Renesha Hendrix, Lynice Higgins, Dominique Simmons, Ana Brown, Chelsea Tillman,

LaTanque Smith, Candice Kinnard, Kenecia Harris, Charmaine Wooden, Xavier Hudson, Stefane’ Puckett, Kendra Montgomery, Kendrid Gray, Rolique Mo� ett, Brittany N. Williams, Jasmine Barnes, Sherika Trader, Taquita Knott, Rosilyn Burke, Chandra McDonald,

Ebonee Swilley, April Thomas, Jasmne Moering, Jasmine Knighton, Brittany Jelly, Julie Ann Drake, Aja Woods, Brianna Wright, Marcedes Scott, Kourtney Kelly, Chiquita Anderson

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.


Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.


Kristi Williams, Johnetha Lindsey, Kenya Lee

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.


Gregory Lane, Clincy Harris, Byron Steele, Terry Wilborn, Tyron Steele, Damien Payton, Gentile Calhoun, Darryl Bu� ord, Ramon Jackson, Chadrick Jenkins, Anthony Baker, Roland Swanson, Wilie Bell, Robert Ford, Keonte Turner, Kersee Burkett, Dexter Nix, Lavale

Leggett, Marcus Lindsey, Norman Handy, Kaylon Mccou, Richard Kelly, William Jenkins, Zavien Magee, Cordarius Hill, Carrol McLaughlin, Eddie Parker


Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.


1st Row: Left to Right - Paul Mc Ginnis, Markus Bailey, Dhahran Hall

2nd Row: Left to Right - Edgar Williams, Mike Allen, Walter Tabb, Cam, Anthony Gordon

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.


1st Row: Left to Right – William Parks, William Neal, Darion Ragsdale, Preston Fowler, Carlos Smith, Jeremy Sanford

2nd Row: Left to Right—Keith Willis, Marquez Walker, Brandon King, Corvis Willis, Norvell Jackson, Phillip Naylor

3rd Row: Left to Right— Abraham Erhabor, Deunta Pittman, Derrick Walton, Delbert Gri� n Jr.

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Football


T he Jackson State University Tigers were three points away from becoming Southwestern Athletic Conference champions…So close

and yet so far away. The Tigers lost the title game to the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff in a 24-21 overtime nail-biter in which the Tigers led most of the game.

A 95-yard touchdown pass from Arkansas-Pine Bluff quarterback Benjamin Anderson to Willie Young with 2 minutes left in regulation forced overtime, and the Lions emerged with a 24-21 vic-tory over Jackson State in the Southwestern Athle-tic Conference championship game at Legion Field.

After Moore was hit from behind by linebacker Xa-vier Lofton, linebacker Bill Ross scooped up the fumble and raced 73 yards for a touchdown with 4 seconds left in the half. The bitter loss ended the 7-2 (7-5 overall) season, and hopes for the elusive SWAC title that has not been held by JSU since 2007 when the Tigers defeated Grambling University.

Rico Richardson was hoping to cap off his senior year and stellar season with the win, but still made the JSU Sport ’s history books. Richardson was named the 2012 Offensive Player of the Year. Richardson, a senior wide receiver from Natchez, Miss. majoring in recreation administration, joined the single season 1,000 yard club during Jackson State University ’s game against Alabama A&M Uni-versity on Nov. 11, 2012 and was the only receiver in the SWAC to gain over 1,000 yards receiving this season, He is one of five and the first in 13 years who has been able to accomplish such a goal. He finished the regular season with 56 receptions for 1,081 yards which led the SWAC and is ranked 13th in the NCAA. He also led the conference in TD gr-abs with 10. He averaged 19.3 yards per catch and 98.3 per game also lead the SWAC.


I n a SWAC Title re-match with Alabama A&M, Jackson State secured its second conference championship by defeating

the Lady Bulldogs 3-1 with a set score of 25-22, 25-23, 25-19 and 25-17.

The Lady Tigers will receive the SWAC’s auto-matic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Mikayla Rolle and Christine Edwards posted 10 and 28 kills, respectively. Rolle also recorded se-ven blocks in Jackson State’s victory.

Angelica Kelley contributed 11 digs, while Jenna Siddiqui chipped in 44 assists as the Lady Tigers captured back to back SWAC Titles. Christine Edwards, Mikayla Rolle and Paige Williams were named to the 2012 All-Tournament Team. Edwards was also named Tournament MVP.

Head Coach Rose Washington received the 2012 Coach of the Year Award.

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Basketball

J SU Tiger fans were looking forward to lay-ups, hook shots, dunks and much more from the 2012-2013 JSU

Tigers Men’s Basketball team. Last season, JSU was hit hard by the injury bug to key players, losing SWAC preseason player of the year.

The Tigers ended the season 11-22, 9-9 Southwestern Athletic Conference winning four of their last five games. Although the record didn’t show it, the games lost were hard fought to the final seconds of play. The Tigers placed 4th in the SWAC at the close of the 2012-2013 season.

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S urina Dixon was tapped to lead the future of the lady Tiger basketball team. Dixon is a sea-soned basketball coach with over 20 years of

coaching experience at the NCAA Division I and II levels. Under her leadership, the Lady Tigers � nished the season 12-15, 9-9 in the SWAC, ending the regular season by winning six of its � nal 10 games.

JSU Lady Tigers entered the SWAC Tournament as the No. 5 seed. Ti� any Kellum, Jackson State’s star-ting post player, was named to the Boxtorow Division I HBCU Women’s All-American team. Kellum, who was also named a � rst team All-SWAC team member, � nished the regular season as Jackson State’s leading scorer.

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For the second time in SWAC � nals history, JSU faced o� against MVSU for the title. Since 2007, JSU and MVSU have met three times in

the conference tournament. In 2010, Jackson State outscored Mississippi Valley State, 2-0, in the last 20 minutes of the game giving the Lay Tigers their � rst ever SWAC Soccer Championship, one they wanted to attain again.

With most of the � rst half scoreless, it seemed like a repeat of 2010, until Shanesse Spratt scored the � rst goal of the game at the 36:54 mark sending the game into halftime with a 1-0 score. The Lady Tigers turned up the momentum, � ring o� 4 shots on goal in the second half. Shelby Willcock, MVSU keeper, was ready for them as she stopped all four shots giving Missis-sippi Valley State the victory over Jackson State.


Alabama State and Jackson State tied for � rst in the East, while Southern is favored in the West to win SWAC divisional titles this season. Both

Hornets and Tigers picked up 77 points in the voting by Southwestern Athletic Conference head coaches and sports information directors. Each team also re-ceived eight � rst place votes. Alcorn State was picked third with 61 points and two � rst place votes, while Mississippi Valley State placed fourth with one � rst place vote and 48 points and Alabama A&M was � fth with 22 points.

Southern took 10 of the 20 � rst place votes and tallied 85 points as the favored team to win the West. Prai-rie View was second with 74 points and six � rst place votes. Grambling and Texas Southern were a close third and fourth with 59 and 56 points respectively, while Arkansas-Pine Blu� was � fth with 26 points.

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference released its 2013 Preseason All-Conference teams for softball. The Jackson State had six Lady Tigers

selected to the teams. Breea Jamerson, Sabeana Romero and Tayler Nave were each named � rst team members, while Amanda Vasquez, Lauren Aikens and Jasmine Warren received second team nods.

Last season, pitcher Jamerson received second team All-SWAC honors last season. Romero was named the SWAC’s 2012 «Hitter of the Year». Nave was named SWAC «Newcomer of the Year», � rst team All-SWAC and All-Tournament Team during the 2012 season.

The Lady Tigers were also predicted to � nish second in the SWAC this season. Mississippi Valley State was selected as the preseason conference champion ac-cording to league coaches and SIDs.

The Lady Tigers open the 2013 season on February 7, 2013 against Southeast Missouri State. First pitch is set for 4 pm at the JSU Softball Complex.


Golf

The Jackson State men’s and women’s golf teams � -nished in second place in the 2013 Southwestern Ath-letic Conference golf championship.

Stevie Booker � nished fourth in the individual standings as she � red a 163 (83, 80), She was named an All-SWAC � rst team member. Erica Payton came in ninth place with a 169 (86, 83) while Amanda White and Barbara Wilson both � -nished 10th (175) to round out the list of All-SWAC members.

Kyle Bodenstein led Jackson State as he � red a 72 on the � nal day and 218 for the tournament, as he � nished in third place in the individual standings and earned an All-SWAC � rst team nod. Josh McCormick also earned an All-SWAC � rst team spot as he � nished fourth with a score of 224. James Reed � nished in sixth place with a score of 227 to earn a spot on the All-SWAC second team.

The Jackson State men’s and women’s track and � eld teams opened the outdoor season with top performances at the MC Season Opener.

The Lady Tigers took second place in the 4x100 meter relay (Akila Craig, Shannon Parker, Cameia Alexander and Munirat Balogun) with a time of 48.49. Sharonda Bryant claimed � rst place in the shot put (12.78 meters) and the discus throw (38.56 meters). Brionna Epes � nished fourth in the shot put (9.85). Cli� aniqua Towbridge � nished third in the discus (37.97).

In men’s action Bentrell McGee � nished second in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.17. Carson Smith � nished � fth with a time of 11.35. Dana Roberts took third place in the 400 meter dash with a time of 50.67. Ibrahim Hinds came in � fth place in the 800 meter run (2:03.15). Alexander Crawford � nished third in the 1,500 meter run with a time of 4:13.80.

The Tigers 4x100 meter relay team � nished in fourth place (Justin Adams, Ledemus King, Jonathan Atkins and Richard Kelly) 42.85.

In � eld action, Deshaun Allen won the shot put with a toss of 13.66 meters. He also � nished second in the discus throw (38.60). Hakeem Belle � nished fourth in the long jump with a distance of 6.50 meters. Tometrick Hemingway and Belle placed third and fourth respectively in the triple jump with leaps of 13.41 and 13.28 meters.


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Tennis


The JSU Tennis Facility was constructed in 2001 is a part of the Walter Payton Athletics Complex on campus. The facility, which is home to JSU

men’s and women’s tennis, features 12 lighted courts, with scoreboards and stadium seating for 100. «The Courts» are a state-of-the-art facility also opened to use by JSU students.

The Jackson State women’s tennis team openned the 2013 season by hosting the McNeese State Cowgirls at the JSU Tennis Complex. The JSU tennis program is under the direction of first year head coach Scott Pennington.

The Jackson State men’s tennis doubles team of Jose Luque and Ernesto Morales were named to the All-SWAC second team for doubles players at the No. 2 position. During the conference portion of the schedule the duo of Luque and Morales recorded a 3-0 record.


Bowling


The Jackson State bowling team tied for third place at the 2013 SWAC Bowling East Roun-dup held at Fannin Lanes. After con� rmation of

all scores from both round-ups, the 2013 All-Sou-thwestern Athletic Conference Bowling teams have been determined. In addition, the tournament � eld for the bowling championship has been set.

By a very slim margin, Jackson State junior Dyanna Scott earned SWAC Bowler of the Year honors. Scott claimed the title by less than a pin. She � nished the round-ups with an average of 200.46, just ahead of Sharita Turner of Prairie view who � nished with an average of 200.33.

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Career Fair


Dressed in business attire and power suits, students participated in the Career/Intern-ship Fair hosted by the Career Services Center

(CSC) at Jackson State University on Feb. 13. in the Student Center.

Employers including Walgreens, Missisippi Public Broadcasting, and Bank Plus, were just a few of the many companies that came prepared to accept re-sumes from JSU students.

This Career/Internship fair is the second that has been hosted by CSC this school year. The fair was open to students of all classi� cations and majors.

According to the JSU Career Guide, the mission of CSC is to provide career services in a supportive and proactive manner for JSU students and alumni, inclu-ding information and counseling on career choices, graduate and professional school opportunities, internship opportunities, and part-time and full-time employment opportunities.

Alicia Meadows, a senior biology pre-med major from Detroit, Mich, was prompt at the career fair and wasn’t going to let any opportunities pass her.

“I feel like the career fair is really important for people who are trying to get in the work force and don’t have the opportunity to actually go out or maybe they don’t have transportation to get to these employers. The career fair is giving them a chance, ” said Mea-dows.

Meadows said that the fair included employers that she was possibly interested in.

“I had the list that Career Services provided me with up front. It was a list with all the employers here I pic-ked out the ones that I knew for sure correlated with my major. I also went to all the other tables just to see if they had something for my major,” said Meadows.


Heritage Dining Re-Opening

The Heritage Dining Hall at Jackson State Univer-sity revamped its services to provide students with a relaxing environment, more variety and

more nutritious choices.

ARAMARK provides these services to JSU. The com-pany, according to its website, is a $13 billion world leader in professional services, headquartered in the United States.

Students who have been partaking in these new ser-vices said they enjoy the food.

Amber Stokes, a freshman biology pre-med major from Jackson, Miss., said, “I enjoy the food and would choose the cafeteria over fast food any day.”


Chinese Moon Festival


The Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, occurs on the 15th day of the 8th Chinese lunar calendar every year. On

this day, families unite and the moon is its brightest and fullest. Sure enough, the moon was shining, Sept. 28th, through the windows of Ballroom A of the Student Center.

On this evening of a glowing full moon, Jackson State University students of di� erent ethnicities gathered to experience Chinese culture through music, food, language, and dance.

The program included Chinese poetry, folktales, and a skit, all performed by students of both Chinese and American culture. The ladies wore brightly colored Cheongsams, which are Chinese garments. Musi-cal instruments included a harmonica, guitar, and a hulusi. Some foods for the evening were sweet and sour chicken, fried dumplings, sushi, and moon cake. Moon cake, a thick pastry � lled with red azuki beans, is often served with tea at Chinese Moon Festivals.

The audience interacted with laughter and through singing. The students also performed “Jambo Bwana,” a Kenyan greeting song in the Swahili language, wel-coming all cultures, including the Chinese, into the country.

Shantelle Hughes, a chemistry graduate student from Centreville, Miss. enjoyed the festival.

“It was really good. I know a lot about Chinese culture because my professors, whom are Chinese, teach us di� erent things,” said Hughes.


Our OlympiansJackson State University welcomed back JSU so-

phomore and 2012 Olympian Anaso Jobodwana during a congratulatory celebration on Aug. 15

in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center.

The event featured the Sonic Boom of the South marching band, greetings from Athletics Director Dr. Vivian L. Fuller, men’s track coach Mark Thorne and David Hoard, vice president for Institutional Advan-cement.

A native of Eastern Cape, South Africa, Jobodwana ran for his home country during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Anaso Jobodwana Michael Tinsley


Jackson State University is proud of its alumnus Michael Tinsley, who earned a silver medal in the 2012 summer Olympic games. Tinsley, who com-

peted in the 400-meter hurdles, � nished with a per-sonal best of 47.91 seconds.

Tinsley said being a student at Jackson State was the best experience of his life.

‘‘I remember all the support I got from the faculty when I was there,» he said. «JSU gave me an opportu-nity to get an education and to do what I love to do, which is run track.’’

Michael Tinsley


Community ServiceFreshmen Service Project

D uring Welocme week students participated in community service projects at various locations around the Jackson, Miss. area. The Alice Varnado Harden Center for Service and Community Engaged Learning at Jackson State University, (the Harden Center) promotes all students toward improving the human condition through civic engagement. Through the

Harden Center, the university is able to continue to expand its role in cultivating and sustaining stronger communities. While the university provides excellence in educating its students, it also believes that connecting student learning with civic responsibility is fundamental to the academic environment for students who earn their degree at Jackson State University. To that end, the Harden Center supports students, faculty and sta� toward a commitment to lifelong citizenship locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.


Community ServiceAlternative Spring Break

T hirty-� ve Jackson State University students spent their “Alternative Spring Break” (ASB) in service to communities in Hattiesburg, Miss. from March 10-15, 2013.

While many students enjoyed their break at sandy beaches with hot sunshine or visited family and friends, this group of students lent a hand with recovery e� orts related to the devastating Feb. 10 tornado that ripped through Hattiesburg.

JSU students worked with di� erent organizations, including Volunteer Hattiesburg, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Along with Ebenezer Church, the students helped clean up the neighborhood on East Eighth Street. Other relief e� orts included cleaning and moving debris, painting, sorting damaged items and transporting usable items to storage units.

“I didn’t expect so much damage the tornado has brought to this community. It is really saddening to see them living in such conditions,” said Shontrice Garrett, a sophomore mathematics education major from East St. Louis, Ill.

She added, “But I am glad I made the right choice to come help them to rebuild the community. This is the most meaningful spring break I had.”


Black College Day

Dressed in a bronze blazer, pink collared shirt, blue and white polka dot tie, and light blue faded jeans, Fonzworth Bentley expressed

his “swagger” through his unique style of dress and words of wisdom at the Black College Day celebration held on Sept. 25th.

Black College Day, � rst celebrated in 1980 in Wash-ington D.C., draws attention to the successes and goals of Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation.

Jackson State University students, faculty, and sta� gathered in Ballrooms A&B of the Student Center to honor HBCU’s and to listen to Bentley’s address on how con� dence, manners, and style a� ect the jour-ney towards success.

Women’s Emphasis Week


The women of Jackson State University were ce-lebrated during the week of March 18-22, 2013.

The Women’s Emphasis Week’s special guest was Susan L. Taylor, editor emeritus of Essence Magazine, who spoke on Friday, March 22 in the Student Center Ballroom from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Th e event is free and open to the public.

On Saturday, March 23, Taylor gave the keynote ad-dress during the 2013 Emerging Leaders Leadership Summit in the Student Center. Taylor’s address is entitled: “Bold, Visionary Leadership: From the Inside Out.”


Tiger Zone Opens

Jackson State University re-opened its game room on Feb. 3 with new equipment and a new name, “The Tiger Zone.”

The name change re� ects the upgrades of the game systems and the opportunity it gives students to inte-ract and relieve stress between classes.

The Tiger Zone currently has a library of 15 games, with 15 more games to be added each month.

The room is now equipped with four X-Box’s, one Playstation 3, one Nintendo Wii, pool tables and new furniture. There is also enhanced lighting for the room.

Destin Nelson, a freshman accounting major from Biloxi, Miss., said she goes to the Tiger Zone to relax.

“I go to the Tiger Zone everyday with some of my friends. I like to play The Mario 3D, Little Big Planet, but sometimes I like to watch other people play.”

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Correll DearFreshman

Early Childhood EducationJackson, Miss.

“Abiding by a certain dress code is like high school to me. JSU is a college and students should

be able to express themselves and their swag.”

“How do you feel about the new registration process?”

Tyra SuggsSenior

Criminal JusticeEast St. Louis, Ill.

“It is quite confusing. It would be better if students had been informed about the new

registration process.”

“How do you feel about the new registration process?”

Mike Bembery Senior

AccountingDetroit, Mich.

“I’m a collegiate man furthering my education, so the person who is trying to help that I have to

support.”

“Did the negative YouTube video of the prophet Muhammad warrant the violence in Libya?’’

Rim MarghliGraduate Student

Tunisia, Africa English Literature

“I think it triggered the riots of an extremist group of Islamists that do not represent the common Muslim.

These attacks have a bigger agenda than what it seems.’’


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“What homecoming event are you most looking forward to? Why?”

Kenya GilkeySophomore

Health Care Admin.Macon, Miss.

“The coronation because of the tradition of the crowning of the queen and royal court.”

“Do you think enough is being done in the African-American community to bring

awareness to Breast Cancer?”

Therman RichardsonFreshmanPsychologyAtlanta, Ga.

“No. I can tell you all about diabetes with no problem, however I don’t really know much about it. All I know is that we need a cure.”

“Is voting as important to this generation as it was to past generations?”

Daisy JonesJunior

Social WorkJackson, Miss.

“I think it’s equally important but I think our older generation appreciates it more because they

had to fi ght for it. Our voting rights were just given [and] they had to fi ght for theirs.”

“What can you as an individual do to help the country as a whole after this

Presidential election?”

Rashon Bogan-RobersonFreshman

Political ScienceWarren Hill, Miss.

“I will continue voting, support businesses and my own community, continue to study hard,

work, and pray.”


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James BoothSophomore

Comm. disordersJackson, Miss.

“The opportunity to come to college. I under-stand that people have paved the way for me. I’m

going to honor them by coming to college and getting an education.”

“Did you choose your major for fi nancial stability or because you have a

passion for it?”

Krysten ShumakerSophomore

MathematicsArlington, Texas

“I choose my major because it’s something I have always done well in, and it comes to me so easily,

which makes it challenge and fun!”

“Do you feel that the current generation is living out the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther

King Jr.?”

Willie JacksonJunior

Civil EngineeringVicksburg, Miss.

“No, because I feel like some people don’t work as hard as they used to and we as a generation are okay with the norm. There should be more of us trying to strive for greatness as MLK Jr. did.”

“WHat defi ning moment in Black History inspires you the most?’’

Gabrielle MasonFreshmanPsychology

Memphis, Tenn.

“The most inspiring black history moment for me would be every moment that has built our history. Each

moment had its own special purpose and has helped shape us as a community.”


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“Do you feel safe in the clubs in Jackson, Mississippi?’’

Monica Moore Freshman Psychology

Jackson, Miss.

“No, I don’t feel safe because being the cautious person that I am, I would rather be safe than

sorry. You don’t know what might happen. Going out is unpredictable and is a risk on your life.”

“What has been your best or worst Valen-tine’s Day experience and Why?”

Joseph GoodenSophomore

Music EducationClarksdale, Miss.

“My best Valentine’s day experience was when me and my date had an intimate evening which

consisted of dinner and a movie.”

“Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased and Why?”

Sidney TarverSophomore

Biology Chicago, Ill.

“Minimum wage should be increased because it costs money to attend school and students use

money from work for books and school.”

“How do you feel about Mississippi’s recent ratifi cation of the

13th Amendment?”

Ayo BeckleySenior

Mass CommunicationsOakland, Calif.

“I feel like Mississippi is a couple years behind on a couple things and I think it’s about time for the

South to get out of this old school mentality.”



Senior Timeline

2009 -2010

Lafeyonda Brooks, president of the JSU NAACP and late Senator Alice Harden.

JSU Students ProtestProposed University Merger

Jackson State University students organized a rally on the steps of the State Capitol at in protest of Gov. Haley Barbour’s recommen-dation to merge the state’s three historically black colleges and universities.

In his Nov. 16 budget proposal, Barbour an-nounced that the state was facing a $715 mil-lion budget shortfall in fi scal year 2011 and another $500 million shortage in fi scal year 2012. In addition to merging the state’s HB-CUs, he suggested many budget cuts in re-sponse to the impending shortage.

OTHER NOTABLE EVENTS OF THE YEAR

JSU students react to the death of Michael Jackson

Construction begins for University Place

JSU suspends 25 members of the Sonic Boom Percussion section for hazing

JSU Implements Everbridge Emergency System

Stanley Cole convicted of Murdering JSU student, Latasha Norman

Andross Milteer elected SGA President for 2010-2011

Ronnika Joyner elected Miss JSU for 2010-2011

President Ronald Mason resigns from JSU to lead Southern University System


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2010 -2011

JSU President Carolyn Meyers applauds student performers during her Inauguration.

Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers becomes fi rst woman to lead JSU

After an all-day meet and greet with faculty, staff, students, alumni and community lead-ers, Carolyn Meyers was named president of Jackson State University. She is the fi rst wom-an to hold this position.

After the announcement of her selection, Meyers said: “I am humbled and honored that the Board of Trustees has selected me to lead Jackson State University. Jackson State has a rich history and an even brighter future as the state urban university. I look forward to work-ing with the Jackson State family as we build on its history together.”


Leslie B. McLemore named Interim JSU PresidentMcDonald’s opens Sonic Boom themed restaurant at Hwy. 80 location

Michael Teasley elected fi rst white JSU NAACP presidentUniversity Place opens for business

Cornell West delivers powerful message at JSU Black History Month CelebrationCommuter student program begins at Jackson State

JSU football team faces possible post-season banWorld-renowned poet Nikki Giovanni speaks during JSU’s Women’s Emphasis Week

Minister Louis Farrakhan speaks at Sixth Annual Conference of the Veterans of The Mississippi Civil Rights Movement

NBA Player Mo Williams speaks to Jackson State University studentsMea Ashley elected Miss JSU 2011-2012

Matthew Thompson elected SGA President


Senior Timeline

2011 -2012

Students welcome Spike Lee to JSU during Black College Day.


JSU names Dr. Vivian Fuller new Athletics DirectorJudge Karen Mills-Francis speaks at JSU Constitutional Day program

JSU out-sources dining services to AramarkJSU freshman Harold Owens III wins the 2011 U.S. National Yo-Yo Championship

Mea Ashley launches Queen’s Campaign fundraiser for student scholarshipsTuskegee Airmen speak at Veteran’s Day program

JSU launches it mobile application JSUGOCSCEL hosts fi rst International Alternative Break to China

JSU Volleyball teams wins SWAC ChampionshipIyanla Vanzant speaks at Capitol City Classic event at JSU

JSU changes commencement to Fall and SpringJSU students react to death of Pop icon Whitney Houston

Dr. Dollye Robinson retires from JSU after 60 years of serviceJSU Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers

Jackson State University student Nolan Ryan Henderson III killedJSU students can ride the JATRAN city buses for free with school I.D.

American Navy Seals kill Osama Bin Laden, orchestrator of 9/11 terrorist attacksBrian Wilkes elected SGA President

Sarah Brown elected Miss JSU

Filmmaker Spike Lee speaks at Black College Day at JSU

Nearly 3,000 people came to the Lee E. Wil-liams Athletics and Assembly Center to hear fi lm producer, actor and Tisch School of the Arts—NYU Graduate Film professor, Spike Lee, share life experiences at Jackson State University’s Black College Day.

Lee’s fi rst student fi lm, “Last Hustle in Brooklyn” was completed when he was an undergraduate at historic Morehouse College. He went on to produce such fi lms as “Do the Right Thing,” “School Daze,” “Malcolm X” and “Mo’ Better Blues.”


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2012 -2013JSU Celebrates Scholar Athletes

at Breakfast of Champions

The Jackson State Division of Athletics held its fi rst annual „Breakfast of Champions“ event to honor its scholar student-athletes who earned at least a 3.0 grade point average through the summer of 2012. A total of 84 Ti-gers and Lady Tigers were recognized during a breakfast ceremony Thursday morning at the JSU Student Center Ballroom.

The guest speaker for the event was JSU’s interim provost Dr. James C. Renick. During his speech, Renick told the crowd of approxi-mately 150 people that he was humbled to be in the company of such greatness.


Hurricane Isaac forces campus closureMiss JSU Sarah Brown implements her Molding the Minds mentorship program

Michael Teasley, fi rst White JSU NAACP president, diesHurricane Sandy Strands JSU students in New YorkCapitol City Classic becomes Magnolia Soul Bowl

New trial ordered for man convicted of 2007 slaying of Latasha NormanJSU Tiger Volleyball team wins 2nd straight SWAC Championship

President Barrack Hussein Obama wins second term as United States PresidentJSU announces opening of Madison campus location

Devastating tornado rips through Hattiesburg, MSMississippi ratifi es 13th amendment after years of overcite

Susan Taylor, Essence Editor Emeritus, speaks at Women’s Emphasis Week programBasketball coach Tevester Anderson retires as Men’s Tiger Basketball Coach

Wayne Brent named new Men’s Tiger Basketball CoachChristopher Cathey elected 2013-2014 SGA President

Deja Knight elected 2013-2014 Miss JSUHousing renovations begin for Alexander Hall and Stewart Hall to be demolished.

Community Service Civic Engaged Learning renames center to honor Alice V. HardenTerrorists bomb Boston Marathon


Acknowledgements In Memoriam

The Division of Student Life, Dr. Marcus A. Chanay, Vice President

University Communications, Eric Stringfellow, Director

Student Publications Staff:

Sylvia T. Watley, Director

Ernest F. Camell III, Production Coordinator

Shannon D. Tatum, Production Assistant

eXperience eYearbook Staff

Student Photographers/Writers

Alexis Anderson

Taylor Bembery

Candace Chambers

Tiffany Edmondson

Terry Haley, Jr.

Mark Jefferson

Crystal Killingsworth

David Lamaar Mateen

Dominique McCraney

Trerica Roberson

Crystal Shelwood

Freelance Photographer: Abram Jones


In Memoriam

The Jackson State University Family would like to express its

condolences to the friends and family of the JSU students we lost

during the 2012-2013 school year.

Amanda Booker

Robin Credit

Corinthians Dixon

Jihad Muhammad

Michael Teasley

Charles Wilkerson, Jr.

Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers, President

1400 John R. Lynch StreetJackson, MS 39217

www.jsums.edu

Jackson State University, founded in 1877, is a historically black, high research activity university located in Jackson,

the capital city of the state of Mississippi. Jackson State’s nurturing academic environment challenges individuals to

change lives through teaching, research and service. O� cially designated as Mississippi’s Urban University, Jackson

State continues to enhance the state, nation and world through comprehensive economic development,

healthcare, technological and educational initiatives.

The only public university in the Jackson metropolitan area, Jackson State is located near downtown with four

satellite campuses throughout the city. Jackson State is accredited by the Commission of the Southern Association

of Colleges and Schools to award 43 bachelor’s degrees, 36 master’s degrees, three specialist-in-education degrees

and 11 doctoral degrees.

The 2012-2013 eXperience e-Yearbook was produced by the Student Publications unit of the Division of Student Life at Jackson State University.


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