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NEWSOME DeAUNDR'E
Similar to his peers, DeAUNDR’E NEWSOME came to FAMU with a plan to study agriculture. “My sixth-grade dean taught me everything I needed to know about FAMU. From the first time I met him, he said to me, ‘Son, you are going to be a Rattler,’ and it just stuck with me ever since,” Newsome recalled.
After guidance from his high school mentor, Newsome decided to travel thousands of miles from Nevada to one of the highest of seven hills. But according to Newsome, CAFS professors and staff have made Tallahassee feel like home. “I addition to our professors, with staff members like Ms. Taquasha Freeman and Ms. Shanteva Leonard, I have been able to be steered in the right direction. Some of the professors and staff are like my second mom, they are so supportive and always there when you need them to be,” mentioned Newsome.
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As a member of MANNRS, Sophomore Student Senator, Treasurer of the Collegiate 100 and president of the FAMU First-Year Experience Peer Mentor Program, Newsome has had his share of wins and losses. “When I first came on campus, and I ran for a position, and I didn't win, it really put things into perspective for me. I realized that sometimes your personality can get in the way of possibilities. So after that, I decided to commit to what I wanted to go after fully,” said Newsome. According to Timmons, watching DeAundr’e develop into the leader that he is today, has been a rewarding process.
"Behind the scenes, he is a straight 100 percent leader. You may not hear him at all times, but when it comes down to work, it gets done,” Timmons exclaimed. With his array of experience, Newsome enjoys reminding his classmates of their ability to induce a change in the classrooms and the world. The biggest lesson he has learned is to Go for it! “You can’t live life in your shell and reluctant to do things. You don't want to look back on your life, wishing,” Newsome said. “As student leaders, we aren't just leading. We are learning as well. Don't be reluctant or scared. Just take the bull by the horns and ride it.” According to Newsome, this is only the beginning of his quest for greatness. He looks forward to more opportunities for him to lead and encourage his peers. S
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DeAundre Newsome, Florida A&M University Sophomore Student Senator.
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