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THE DIRECTORS On behalf of the 2017-2018 Miss Maroon and White Pageant production staFF, welcome to our show. We have been working extremely hard and diligently to ensure that this year’s pageant is the best yet, allotting guests the best Miss Maroon and White Pageant experience ever seen in the Atlanta University Center. Preparing for this show was no easy feat. Starting in late December, it took long hours and dedication from a passionate team that was willing and able to put in the work necessary to see the best show yet. Together, we created a production that we hope will serve as a staple in Morehouse history in regard to Miss Maroon & White. WE are honored to serve as this year’s pageant directors and are humbled to be able to act in this capacity. We are extremely thankful that we were able to grow, learn, and develop with this cohort of outstanding young women. In prepping for the show, we were allotted the opportunity to work with great people and to them we are eternally grateful. To our main backers and supporters, Dean Kevin Booker and Mr. demarcus crews and Mr. Terrence Pryor, we truly appreciate all of your assistance throughout the past four months. Terrence came back home to guide us through the day to day operations of the pageant and that helped us significantly. Without his guidance and negotiations, none of this would have been possible. We appreciate all of you for believing and allowing us to take our creative vision to new heights. To Mark anthony davis past director who provided words of encouragement and advice that contributed to the success of the pageant, thank you. Last, but certainly not least, the beautiful 2017-2018 Miss Maroon & White and her Court, Ms. kalin tate, Ms. Darian penn and Ms. chantalle cannicle. You beautiful ladies show what it means to be true queens exhibiting intelligence, beauty, elegance, grace and determined personalities that cannot be replaced. It has been an honor to work with a court that wears the seal of Morehouse College so proudly. To watch you all grow into leaders you’ve become has been an amazing experience, and we know you will go on to do great things. Without further ado we present to you a production that we hope will grasp your attention, lift your spirit, and create a cinematic experience that morehouse has yet seen in a miss maroon and white pageant. Best regards, zack “holliwood” bond & khari bush, Co-Directors
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Loni, you are the best big sister anyone could ever ask for. Thank you for always having my back and supporting me through everything. You are a big inspiration in my life and you will always be a Queen in my eyes. I know that you will good amazing in this pageant. Love you, Shelton (Your Lil Big Brother)
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Nzali,
Much success to you as you embark on your journey to Miss Maroon and White. We love you, Sandy, Marquis and Carly
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Miss maroon & White COMMITTEE Mr. demarcus crews ms. melissa bailey dean booker director khari bush director zack “holliwood” bond terrance m. pryor ii
CASA MMW board members khari bush zack bond gian ray mark anthony davis ii jesse kearse iv maceo dingle
choreographers michaela johnson philip johnson
Ashleigh armstrong tammisha dixon larry boyer kuniah upshaw
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nye’diah harris eric g. stokes reginold boudreaux saidah coleman justin scott-young
aquilah ohemeng kaylah smith taylor burris tavaris malone
Congratulations, Nzali! Love, Jaliya, Sean, Autumn & James
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WE LOVE YOU! PUT GOD FIRST IN YOUR QUEST AS QUEEN FOR MISS MAROON AND WHITE 2018! SORORS BRIA TOWNSEND, JILL WOODARD, MYA JONES, LAUREN HOGAN, PHALLON FOXWORTH, LAUREN HAMILTON & JORDYN HESTER 26 Miss Maroon and W hite
Good luck, Nzali! Love, Mama Nicole Jenae Kaya
CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes to Nzali O. Scales! We are proud of you! Love, Aunt Lavenia Morgan Sapp
Best of luck to you, Nzali! DIana crawford, realtor palmer house properties & Associates diannacrawford.com (404) 667-1780 (MOBILE) (404) 879-4901
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Rahn L. Gatewood is Morehouse College’s Associate General Counsel and Deputy Compliance Officer in the Office of General Counsel and Compliance. Prior to this current position, he served Morehouse as Senior Legal Counsel. In that role, he oversaw and revitalized the College’s contract review and approval process, supervised all pending litigation for the College, identified risks and legal liability for the College, and provided legal support on ethics, compliance, insurance, and policy matters. He also provided legal support for the Title IX department and other student-based academic and summer programs. As Associate General Counsel and Deputy Compliance Officer he continues to provide high-quality legal representation to the College and plays a substantial role in sustaining the legal, operational, and compliance platforms of the College. For over a decade before joining Morehouse, Rahn worked in private practice here in Atlanta, Georgia, and supervised a thriving business and commercial litigation practice. He represented Fortune 500 companies and financial services industry participants, including national financial institutions, insurance companies, and mortgage servicers. He also worked as General Counsel for two highly successful Atlanta based companies where he advised his clients on a variety of contractual and employment related issues, licensing compliance, premises liability, organizational structure, and commercial leases. Rahn is a proud graduate of an HBCU, Dillard University (New Orleans, Louisiana), with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Public Policy, Summa Cum Laude. From there, he attended Emory University School of Law (Atlanta) as a University Fellow and earned his degree of Juris Doctor. Rahn remains committed to mentorship, civic engagement, and community service throughout the Atlanta area in various professional, leadership, and service capacities. He is committed to the mission of Morehouse and to cultivating our next generation of leaders and world changers.
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Priscilla m. hubbard, the career development data resources manager in the office of career development and engagement at morehouse college. priscilla is a native of virginia and has been in the atlanta area for over 25 years. throughout her career, priscilla continues to share her life journey of perseverance as a life-coach at seminars for women’s ministries and as a motivational speaker presenting at atlanta’s prestigious spelman college and morehouse college. she is also an associate professor at her alma mater herzing university teaching in the disciplines associated with business administration and human resource management. priscilla’s educational credits include a bachelor’s of business administration from herzing university and a master’s of business administration as well as a graduate certificate of human resource management from devry univerrsity’s keller graduate school of management. Priscilla has professional human resource management experience in areas such as critical thinking, diversity training, professional image training, and professional development training among others. she serves on the board of the patricia a. doyle foundation, spcc atlanta, the fulton-dekalb hospital authority committee for the health summit as well as having professional memberships with shrm and the national association of professional women.
Ardis Maria Blanchard has been a member of the Institutional Advancement team at Morehouse College for nearly 13 years. In her current position as director of stewardship and donor relations, which she has held since June of 2016, she is responsible for building and driving Morehouse’s comprehensive stewardship program to ensure a positive and quality donor experience that fosters longterm engagement and investment in the College. Prior to coming to Morehouse, Ms. Blanchard worked for Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. in Chicago as an assistant editor with JET magazine; for Junior Achievement, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO. as an assistant editor and for Atlanta Metropolitan College, a two-year University System of Georgia member institution, as director of publications and public relations. A native of Flint, Michigan, she graduated cum laude from Jackson State University, receiving her Bachelor’s in pre-law studies before being named a Graduate College Fellow at the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) where she earned her Master’s in Journalism. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, Ms. Blanchard enjoys volunteering in the community, traveling and entertaining. She
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Dr. Jeffrey Handy is an alumnus of Morehouse College and he completed the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Handy brings a passion for the success of Morehouse students and the health sciences after working in the Morehouse Office of Health Professions from 1992-1997. After graduating Meharry, Dr. Handy completed two postdoctoral fellowships: a Fellowships In Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) appointment in the Division of Digestive Diseases of the Emory University School of Medicine, where he received extensive training in science pedagogy while successfully completing a traditional postdoctoral research appointment investigating the roles of adipokines in the development of hepatic fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, and a second appointment at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, investigating the responses of multiple myeloma cell lines to anticancer therapies. His experience in science education also includes a fellowship in the Vanderbilt University - National Science Foundation Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 (NSF GK-12) Education Program. Dr. Handy mentors students towards success through his work as a faculty advisor for both the MBRS-RISE and MARC U-Star Programs at Morehouse. He is also leveraging his interest in the intersections of obesity-related pathologies and cancer to build a student-driven research program investigating the role(s) of adipokines in the development and progression of multiple myeloma and prostate cancer.
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Go Hattie! Uncle D and Auntie Thembi support you! With love from deep in the heart of Texas! The PresStrong Family
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Hey Loni! Open Vessel Child Care wants to wish you the best in all your accomplishments especially in this pageant. We know that you will do well. Keep pushing, stay focused and determined. We love you and the kids love you too,
Elise Gordon (Founder and Director)
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JAZMINE CONTINUE TO WORK IN THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE IN ALL YOU DO! AND MY SOROR - AUNTIE COLETTE IS WISHING YOUR DREAMS OF BECOMING MISS MAROON AND WHITE 2018 COMES TRUE!!!!!
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JAZMINE FREEMAN You are talented, brilliant and kind! We support you in your run for Miss Maroon & White! Good Luck I love you! Auntie Toshia!
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Nzali Scales God’s Blessings Always!
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Best wishes to Nzali Scales, my dancing Spelman daugher. Love always, Mama Omelika Miss Maroon & White ‘79
Congratulations, Nzali O. Scales! We are proud of what you have accomplished and look forward to your successes in the future. Cassel and Jean White Gary, Indiana family
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Dear Nzali We are so proud of you and know that we are supporting you in all that you do. You make the Morgan family proud! Love, Uncle Al, Brittany, Deja and Family
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Nzali, Wishing you continued success in your outstanding collegiate career thus far and your journey to 20182019 Miss Maroon and White. We love you, Aunt Janice & Uncle Darrie
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Nzali Wishing you the best and congratulations on being in the 2018 Miss Maroon and White pageant. Seems like only yesterday that you were a little girl being hugged by your cousin. Aunt Stacey is so very proud of you! Love you.
Best of luck Nzali! I am so proud of the amazing accomplishments that you’ve had so far and am excited for all of your future successes. You continue to be an inspiration to me and those around you. Love you! -Umi
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The Contestants (In order of appearancE) Jazmine Rachel Freeman Nzali Olubayo Scales Hattie Noelle Gaines tamera eugena brown Morgan Elizabeth Anderson Lonise RenĂŠ Simms Alexus Jasmine Watson Anta Sallah Njie
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Jazmine Rachel Freeman
Jazmine Rachel Freeman was born January 24, 1998, in East Point, Georgia to Jerry E. Freeman Jr. and Jolene Butts Freeman. She is the oldest by 11 months to her brother Jerry Emanuel Freeman best known as “Tripp”.
Jazmine is a Junior at Spelman College majoring in Drama and Dance with a Kinesiology Concentration. She maintains a 3.27 Grade Point Average and earned a 3.75 Semester GPA Fall of 2017 and a 3.82 the previous semester. Jazmine acquired these averages while maintaining a rigorous schedule that includes, academics, campus and extra-curricular involvement as well as hundreds of hours of community service both on and off campus. She serves as the (President-Elect) of the Spelman College Pre-Alumni Council, participated in the Spelman College Health Careers Program from 2015-2017, is a Fulton County Global Ambassadors Alumni Board member and served as Captain of Mahogany N Motion the Morehouse College Marching Band’s Dance Team during the 2017-2018 season. Jazmine made history upon coming to Spelman, as she was selected as a member of this premier dance squad - becoming the first Freshman in the history of Mahogany N Motion to ever make the team. Jazmine has a genuine love for Morehouse College as she has served as director and choreographer of the Morehouse College’s Miss Sophomore Pageant and choreographer of the institution’s Miss Freshman Pageant. Jazmine is a well-rounded young woman. She has a strong interest in Health studies, particularly Kinesiology and Physical Therapy. She interned with Physical Therapy N Motion, a physical therapy practice in McDonough the summer of her Freshman year while teaching dance and choreography for Education Through Dance. In the summer of 2017, Jazmine taught and choreographed for the Precision Band and Auxiliary Summer Camp, HeatDance in Oakland, California and traveled abroad to Trinidad and Tobago with Spelman’s Health Careers Program. Jazmine even found time to start her own Dance initiative called Inspire Dance a program where she travels to Metropolitan Atlanta area schools to teach dance, technique and choreography to dancers whose programs cannot afford professional dance instruction. She truly understands the meaning of balance, being well-rounded and giving back! Jazmine has a passion for knowledge, the arts, community, and helping others. She also gives of her talents and time to community through her sorority as she is a Fall 2017 Initiate into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated “Sweet” Mu Pi Chapter at Spelman College. Jazmine’s life-long motto and her daily inspiration is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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Nzali Olubayo Scales
Nzali Olubayo Scales was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 31, 1997 to Vena Crichlow and Mausiki Scales. As the eldest of two, Nzali began to show leadership at a young age. Since elementary school, Nzali has shown great promise. In the fifth grade, she was awarded the Ben Carson Scholarship. Her work ethic and persistence followed her to high school at Saint Mary’s School as she was appointed president of the African American Affinity Group, among other leadership positions. Nzali’s involvement birthed a passion for social justice and advocacy. Her grit granted her the KIPP Karsh Scholarship to pursue her studies at Spelman College. Nzali’s interests have been consistent during her academic career as an honors student at Spelman. A Sociology major and Spanish minor, Nzali has been awarded dean’s list every semester during undergraduate thus far affording her membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the national first year’s honor society Alpha Lambda Delta, and the national sociological honor society, Alpha Kappa Delta. Nzali is also a UNCF Mellon-Mays Undergraduate fellow whereby she is conducting research on the impact of predominantly white all girls boarding schools on black girls’ identity. In addition to her academic achievements, Nzali has served as an orientation leader, SGA representative for the Spelman’s Sophomore Class Council, Spelman liaison for Morehouse’s Class Council, and she has been apart of the leadership team of Difficult Dialogues. Nzali is also a brand ambassador for Shea Moisture and leads on campus programming. Additionally, she is a persistent volunteer at her alma mater, KIPP South Fulton Academy. Nzali has understood that excellence is not a choice and works to use all of her involvements as an opportunity for self growth. Upon graduating from Spelman, Nzali will continue her endeavors abroad and teach for a year in an Afro-Hispanic country. She will then attend a doctoral program for sociology. Nzali wants to spread her love and appreciation for sociology by continuing her research and becoming a professor. In addition to her future in academia, Nzali is a great cook and has high hopes of owning a restaurant. As the eighty second Miss Maroon and White, Nzali will use her affinity for living a healthy life to address the necessity of health and wellness for Black men. The basis of her platform, Balancing the Morehouse Man: Mind+Body+Spirit is to normalize self care. By helping the men of Morehouse understand how they can incorporate healthy decisions into their everyday life, they will be able to make more informed decisions about how to improve their lifestyle. This will allow them to maximize their potential as they will be empowered mentally, physically and spiritually. Nzali would like to express her gratitude to all of her Morehouse brothers who have supported her since her first year on campus, her parents and siblings, professors, mentors and friends for helping me achieve my goals and live my best life.
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Hattie Noelle Gaines
Hattie Noelle Gaines is a junior economics major, Spanish minor from ellicott city, MD. She is proud to be the daughter of Allyson Hawkins Ward and James Henry Gaines, Morehouse Man from the class 1986. Her whole life, Hattie had heard her father discuss his amazing experience at Morehouse College and this partly influenced her decision to attend Spelman College. Over the years Hattie has had the opportunity to participate in many activities on Morehouse’s campus, such as being a member on the Graves court, being in the Morehouse Business Association, and being on the Miss Maroon and White Cabinet. In addition to her on campus activities, she has been an advocate off campus, hosting panels and discussions about Morehouse when no Morehouse representative was present. Her platform is Morehouse 360: Retracing the legacy of Morehouse through brotherhood, unity, and advocacy. She thanks the men of Morehouse for teaching her the meaning of brotherhood and for including her in their activities with an open mind. She also thanks her friends, family, and others for supporting her through this process. She loves Dear Old Morehouse and knows the institution has a bright future ahead of them.
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Tamera Eugena Brown
Tamera Eugena Brown is a Junior Political Science major, International Studies minor from Harrisinburg, Virginia, attending the preeminent Spelman College. Brown is a Riversville Scholar, a member of the Ethell Waddell Githii Honors Program, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. At an early age, Tamera showed a passion for intellectual development and academic success, which has always been of utmost importance to her as it serves as a compliment toher civic engagement. She believes that, “community service is the rent we owe for living on this earth, and who is she to turn a blind eye to the issues that present themselves in her community, nation, AND world at large.” Time and time again she has selflessly proved herself to be a global citizen and active member of the Atlanta UNIVERSITY Center CONSORTIUM Student Body. At Morehouse College, she serves as the Director of Community Service for Project House, a member of the TORCH Yearbook Staff Writing Committee, Turnt Tigers Student Support Group, and Next Great American Poet. Outside of campus, Tamera has served as a Team Leader for Boy with A Ball, an organization that focuses on bettering cities by reaching young people and equipping them to be leaders capable of turning and transforming their communities. Additionally, she aids in hosting the annual Back to School Bash, in which school supplies Are dispersed to families in need. Tamera has an everlasting dedication to serving her community and helping others. Through this passion, Tamera has participated in Morehouse College’s It’s On the House, The AUC Sandwich Run, and has had the opportunity to participate in the MLK Day of Service. To be crowned Miss Maroon & White would be a dream come true for Ms. Brown as this vision crystalized near the end of her freshman year. Her decision to participate in the pageant in based upon her belief that Morehouse represents the idea that things are possible for her and her family. Being that she is a first-generation college student in combination with her love and dedication to further develop and aid black men to be present, purposeful and community minded, Ms. Brown has taken a special interest in this institution and wishes to be the queen that you all deserve. When Mother Morehouse placed a crown over the heads of the students body so that they may one day reach it, Tamera believes that she was charged to meet those same standards, To not fear failure, but to have something to reach for.
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Morgan Elizabeth Anderson
Life is not about finding yourself, It’s About Creating Yourself. This is the mantra that Morgan lives by. Morgan Elizabeth Anderson, is a Junior, at the illustrious Superman College in Atlanta, Ga. She hails from the one and only Prince George’s County, Maryland where she was raised by her two parents Drs.Felton and Cynthia Anderson and is the youngest of 4 siblings. Although Morgan was the baby of the family, she always pulls up the rear with her Gold Medalist Attitude. She was raised on the building blocks of a strong Christian faith, academic excellence, and alway giving back, pushing forward and bringing up the rear. Morgan is a biology major and has been on Spelman’s Honor roll since 2016. Also, she was inducted into the Tau Delta Alpha Chi Chapter of the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society. Her goal is to obtain her masters in science & physiology and after attend dental school and open her own dental practice. Morgan was raised to understand the importance of community and public service. she was an active member of Prince George’s County Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. since age 2. She has continued her community service involvement at spelman volunteering, tutoring students, and visiting shelters. healthy competition is not foreign to Morgan. Currently, she is a part of the HBCU Rising Stem Mentoring Initiative Program where she mentors elementary and middle school students every week. Morgan’s free time consist of doing what she loves most; that is her passion to dance. She believes that the journey to success and creating your best self is achieved by How you think, How you prepare and how you seize your goal. Being a winner does not always mean taking 1st place, It is about basking in the moment and the experience that is the real success. Morgan thanks you for the opportunity to participate in the 2018 Miss maroon and White Pageant. The experience of camaraderie, sisterhood, and being able to represent Morehouse men is worth more than Gold .
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Lonise Rene’ Simms
The remarkable Lonise Rene’ Simms was born on May 23, 1997 in Washington, DC. As a young girl, Lonise’s determination for greatness shined through every aspect of her life. Knowing that average was never an option, Lonise always has and always will put her best foot forward. She is a testimony of reaping the rewards of hard work, so adversities are trivial to her. Lonise has always exemplified great leadership skills as well as estimable communication skills. Throughout high school, she dreamed about attending the number one institution for brown girls all around the world. She quickly turned that dream into reality when she applied and was accepted into Spelman College where she now studies Psychology. Lonise’s Faith and unwavering determination is what allows her to set and reach goals in every facet of her life.
Lonise is an active member of several community oriented clubs such as AUC Happiness and the National Council of Negro Women Associations (NCNW). Lonise currently serves as the 2017-2018 Miss Kappa Alpha Psi for the Grand Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Through this role she has remained steadfast in serving not only the men of the Grand Pi chapter, but the West End Community as well. As a representative of this fraternity and it’s core values, Lonise has shown community involvement through different service events on and off campus, such as Breast Cancer Awareness and educational awareness. As Miss Maroon and White for the prestigious institution of Morehouse College, Lonise would use her platform to positively impact the lives of the men on Morehouse’s campus by spreading light and love while leaving a lasting legacy. Lonise would love to send an overjoyed Thank you to the awe-inspiring men of Morehouse College, her parents, family and friends and most importantly God for helping her through this wonderful experience.
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Alexus Jasmine Watson
Pink is the color that represents tenderness, love and friendship. Alexus Jasmine Watson was born in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona on July 6, 1997 to her parents Tim and Christa Watson. Alexus is a big sister to twin 4 year old girls, and has two brothers, Tré and Christian Watson. She was introduced to the world of service from a very young age, serving with her family’s non-profit organization UPLIFT Systems, Llc. and aiding with the facilitation of the Watson’s Happy Holidays family food drive for as long as she can remember. At the she of 8 she and her family made the decision to move across the country to sunny Tampa Bay, Fl to be closer to family, friends, and future opportunities. Attending college without debt has been one of Alexus’s long time aspirations, giving her the initiative to apply for many, and ultimately securing 11 scholarships allow her to fulfill that dream. On the campus of Spelman College Alexus remains active as she has strived to do all of her life, serving as a Bonner Community Service Scholars Program Junior Class Representative, the Treasurer for the Spelman College chapter of the NAACP, Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society and NCNW. As your next Miss Maroon and White she aspires to implement her platform #ThePinkPrint total wealth for the Morehouse man as it relates to scholarship, finances, service, and physical and mental well-being and hopes that you all will be willing to be vulnerable in spaces with her and continue to be over 2,200 beacons of light that inspire not only our community, but the world.
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Anta Sallah Njie
Anta Sallah Njie is a junior, Political Science major, double Economics and Journalism minor, from Chicago, Illinois at Spelman College. The daughter of Karen and Mustapha Njie, Anta has been committed and active in the world of social justice. She currently serves as co-vice president for the Spelman Chapter of Young Democrats, Membership Chair for Future Business Leaders of Spelman, member of the features team for Continuum, Spelman’s Undergraduate Research Journal, political news anchor for Maroon Tiger TV, and Vice President of Stay Woke HBCU; a political awareness initiative launched in 2016 for black millennials. In 2017, Miss Njie co-founded and acted as the community service chair for LYTEhouse (Lifting Youth Through Enrichment), Morehouse’s 2017 Registered Student Organization of the year, alongside 3 of her Morehouse brothers. Providing intergenerational campus mentorship and campus wide community service initiatives for each incoming freshman class at Morehouse College, she now proudly serves as the organization’s chief of staff and has played a pivotal role in the realization of the their yearly initiative titled A Night on Brown Street. This simulation has successfully charged over 300 AUC students, most of them Morehouse students, with the task of sleeping outside for one night to exemplify a level of solidarity with the shelterless population of this city and the impacts legislation overseen by Atlanta politicos has had on their state of being. The research used to design the simulation is routinely collected by Miss Njie and the remainder of the LYTEHouse team, as they choose to sleep outside amongst the homeless population of Atlanta for two days prior to the on-campus simulation every year. And this year, they are proud to announce their success in fundraising over $22,000 to generate sustainable solutions for this deprived demographic. This summer, Miss Njie interned as an assistant to the editor in chief at the oldest black publication in the country; the Chicago Defender. She also interned with Chicago Public Schools in their Academic Competitions office, placing 50 at risk youth in paid internships with aldermen, lawmakers and state representatives- proving to them that their circumstance will not ever define their capabilities. And she shot her first documentary, with partner Amaris Buford, titled Where You From. It premiered in Chicago theaters November 12, 2017 and sold out, providing an uncut illustration of the sociopolitical landscape of the city of Chicago through the stories of its residents and has an overarching goal of educating audiences on the hindered development of black chicago over time. The film was notably recognized by Ebony Magazine. She is the current Miss Black and Gold for the Alpha Rho chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated here on Morehouse’s campus, and has fulfilled mission trips in both Cape Town, South Africa with One Heart Source and Accra, Ghana with Morehouse’s Journalism Program on full scholarship; teaching English and Math to 3rd and 4th graders and reporting on the exploitation of the booming cocoa industry on the West coast of Africa. If selected as the next Miss Maroon and White, Anta hopes to only deepen her ties with the Morehouse College community through the fulfillment of her platform, Smile Black Boy, which aims to showcase the importance of preserving the black man, both physically and psychologically, in a political and social climate as troubling as our current one. She aims to do this through the act of narrative sharing, with a distinct belief that the inability to tap into one’s self has left us misinformed on the true nature of human interaction and the components of ourselves that help shape them. Following the meaning of her favorite bible verse, Phillippians 4:13, Miss Njie believes that she can do all things through Christ who strengthens her and wants the men of Morehouse to know with her as queen, they will always have an ally in their corner.
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JAZMINE
FARRIS
ANGELA
YOU HAVE ALL OF WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE QUEEN!
W E B E L I E V E I N Y O U ! L E T ' S W I N M I S S M A R O O N A N D W H I T E 2 0 1 8 !
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Little sister, we are soooo proud of the young lady you are becoming. Thank you for being an amazing role model to your nieces. We are praying that you have peace during this pageant. We love you, Shanice and Rhonda (Your Big sisters)
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To our foward-thinking beautiful niece and cousin, Nzali. May you always be a light shining ever so brightly. We love you dearly, Aunt Fran, Uncle Walter and Josh
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Wishing you all the best, Nzali! Love, Aunt Mae Tyler
Nzali, Congratulations and good luck! Dr. Samuel Livingston & Dr. Corrie Claiborn
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CONGRATULATIONS
JAZMINE GOOD LUCK ON YOUR RUN FOR THE 2018 MISS MAROON AND WHITE TITLE! YOU CAN DO IT!
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Hey my LoniBoni girl! I’m so proud of you and all your accomplishments. From Miss Kappa Alpha Psi to Miss Maroon and W hite pageant, you are unstoppable. I am blessed to have an amazing, talented, God fearing daughter. The sky is the limit for you and I pray that God continues to take you makes places. Love you so much, Mommy Miss Maroon and W hite 67
GOOD LUCK TO OUR GRANDDAUGHTER
NZALI SCALES Your star will always shine brightly in our eyes! Dr. Caryl Sheffield Dr. James Stewart
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Nzali, CONGRATULATIONS! “I wouldn’t be here without all of the Black women around me. Put us together and we can do anything.” - Misty Copeland With love, your family, Shari Lynn, Andrew and Alena
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Lonise, Borger Management is blessed to have had you AS an intern for about two years now. You are such a pleasant individual who determines to achieve everything you set your mind to do. We know that you are going to do an amazing job in this pageant because you were born a princess who is now transitioning into a beautiful queen.
Love you, Borger Management Stuff
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We know you are going to kill it, Queen!
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Yeah, Hattie! Slay Beauty, SLAY! Hattie, Good luck on your journey to become the next Miss Maroon and White! Love, your Spelman sisters.
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Nzali, We are very proud of all of your accomplishments. Continue to let your confidence and beauty shine. Wishing you the best. Love, Lorin, Joel, Rowan & Remy
Good Luck! Great Love! Mama Shalewa Mackall
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To my dear grandniece, Nzali. The Johnson family is very proud of your accomplishments thus far. You are doing an outstanding job in school. Continue to do well and you will achieve everything you set out to do. Love, Uncle Lofton
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My little girl is all grown up! Keep your head up and remain confident in all that you do baby. Love, Mommy and Kendall.
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Dear Nzali,
You have grown into a wonderful young woman. I wish you the best on your journey to Miss Maroon and White and throughout the rest of your college career. Continue to seek excellence in all your endeavors. With love, Dr. Jackie Williams 80 Miss Maroon and W hite
Hattie
I am very happy to call you my stepdaughter and to see you grow over the years. Te amo mi preciosa. Jose
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Wishing you the best of luck in the Miss Maroon and White Pageant Love, Bernice Ward Sales Manager System 5 Electronics 404-227-6824 bward@sys-5.com www.system5electronics.com
Nzali, you deserve to be the next Miss Maroon and White! Good luck and all the best to you. Love you much, Desiree Smith Associate Broker, Keller Williams Realty Intown
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Morgan Anderson We are so proud of you. Keep GOD first in all things. Loving you always, Grandy and Grandpa
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Morgan, Today and always know that we see you. We see the path you’ve made that’s all your own. We see the many unique talents and gifts you have to share. We see what a difference you make in this world. Wishing you the Best and Good Luck on the 2018 Miss Maroon & White
Love, Mom & Dad
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NZALI!!!
Wishing you much success! Love, Your True Blue Sisters Lori Edmond Paschal, Spelman College c/o ‘87 Sharon Dobson Green, Spelman College, c/o ‘89
Congratulations, Zali Boo! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished over the years and can’t wait to see what you will do in the future! Love, Aunt Calita, Ari and Kaleb
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Hey Bestie! I’m so happy that I am able to come to your pageant. I know you are going to kill it and give it your all. Just know I will be right in the audience cheering you on. You are a go getter and you are always striving for excellence. I love you so much! Kill it, BFF
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Hattiekins! We are so proud of you and we love you so much! The Davis Family
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Our Dearest Nzali,
We are so proud of all your accomplishments. You have demonstrated that hard work pays off and we look forward to seeing many more great contributions you will give to society. Keep reaching for the stars and keep God center in your life. We love you,! The Carters - Uncle Arnold, Aunt Sonja and Kelli Miss Maroon and W hite 91
A picture of us at the place we met because I'm so excited for all the places you'll go. Congratulations Nzali! Con Mucho Amor, Your Bestie Boo -Aamon
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You have already accomplished so much as a young scholar, self-starter and visionary, yet you stand at the beginning of a very Bright Season in your life!! Greatness is your destiny, as you’ve always had excellence within your scope. We are certain you will continue on this brilliant path. You have much to contribute to the World!! We wish you the very Best on your mission to become Miss Maroon & White.
Love, Boppy, Talibah, Menra & Vesey
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Wishing You All the Best on the 2018 Miss Maroon & White
Morgan Elizabeth Possibilities are Endless Love, Aunt Connie and Uncle David
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Growing up, I always knew I wanted a brother. A black brother that I could be there for, to uplift and to love more than anyone else ever could. When I was blessed enough to attend Spelman, I was not only blessed with so many sisters, but I was blessed with so many intelligent and amazing black men in life from Morehouse College, that I can call my brothers. Being Miss Maroon & White has truly been an honor, and a dream come true. Being from Columbus, Georgia, where Morehouse has played Tuskegee for 82 years, since birth the tradition of Spelman and Morehouse College has been instilled in me. I have participated in the parade since I was 8 years old as a cheerleader for my school, and I remember meeting Miss Maroon & White for the first time. I ran to her and I told her “I want to be a Queen one day!” She told me, “You already are a Queen!” That statement stuck with me for life, and I knew I wanted to be just like her. When I had the opportunity to attend Spelman, the time came to live my dream. Morehouse, you gave me the opportunity to shine, to be a candle in the dark for you. Music runs through my veins, so playing the piano and singing for all of you was doing what I have always loved. The legacy I plan to leave would be that all of you are ROYALTY. I ran for Miss Maroon & White on the platform of “The Purple Reign” showing that I am a Queen, but all of Morehouse are my Kings. We live in a world where black men are overshadowed by stereotypes; as Miss Maroon & White I showed the world that you were more than statistics. From my “A Fit for a King” event and “Christmas with the Queens” Talent Showcase, everyone knew you were more than a number. Anywhere in the world you go, you are royalty and you rise against all odds. In this world, you choose the King you want to be. But to me, you are always royalty. Brothers, I see your crowns. To my successor, I pray you give Morehouse the love and care they need from their Queen. You have 81 women standing behind you and watching you succeed. The sisterhood and legacy of Miss Maroon & White is bigger than you, and is your duty to carry it with care. Morehouse chose YOU, rise up and be the Queen. Do not let anything stop you from making a change and leaving your mark. It may seem so difficult to be yourself, but do not forget who you are beneath the glitter and gold. Thank you Morehouse for loving me and letting me be your Queen. I hope I’ve made you proud. Now I retire, but by God’s grace I’ve retired with the crown that I humbly share with my Kings. In all things and all ways, Stay Luminous. Kalin Desiraye Tate The 81st Miss Maroon & White of Morehouse College
Morehouse is more than an institution to me, the students and faculty are my family. When my older brother became a Morehouse Man, I learned the importance of this institution and that has fueled me to this very day. My love for all that Morehouse stands for is everlasting and I have cherished all the moments, good and bad, near and far, during my reign. Having the blessing of serving as this year’s First Attendant to Miss Maroon & White has allowed me the opportunity of a lifetime by fulfilling one of my biggest dreams with two of my dearest sisters. My advice to pass down to the next Miss Maroon & White Court would be: Be yourself and no one else, there are many times where you may second guess yourself or your purpose, but always remember that God has placed you there for a reason, to serve the institution. Also, have fun! Your reign will swiftly pass by and you want to make sure to enjoy it and live in the moment. Love Always, D Darian Chantel Penn First Attendant to the 81st Miss Maroon & White
Throughout my reign, there have been periods of triumphs and troubles, all of which have made us stronger. The love I have for Morehouse and the students she watches over has grown more and more every day, this experience has taught me so many important lessons about life and beyond. I have made SO many memories with my court sisters, faculty, and the Morehouse family that I will keep near and dear to my heart. My words of wisdom to pass on to the next Miss Maroon & White Court would be: Always remember who you are, despite the many opinions and oppositions, it is imperative that you stay in touch with your true self. Also, love one another truly and dearly, you will never experience this time again and you must make the best of it with the people that you share this remarkable journey with. XOXO, Talle Chantalle Olivia Cannicle Second Attendant to the 81st Miss Maroon & White
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SPECIAL THANKS dean maurice washington dean kevin booker demarcus crews melissa bailey shAlonda gipson terrence pryor II michaela johnson kalin tate darian penn chantalle cannicle anita whatley lauren wicker
jasmine matthews devin johnson casa sga maroon tiger newspaper groove theory grsm creative collective department of student life Division of student services department of support services higher ground monte carlo
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Jazmine Rachel Freeman We ALL are so very proud of you and everything that you’ve worked so hard to accomplish.THE BEST IS YET TO COME. Please remember that with God, ALL things are possible. We Love You So Much. — Mom, Dad and Tripp
Congratulations!
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR QUEST FOR THE CROWN Spelman College Pre-Alumni Council Chapter (President-Elect) • Fulton County Global Ambassadors Alumni Board - 2016-2017 • Spelman College Health Careers Program - 2015-2017 • Traveled and studied abroad; Brazil Summer 2016 and Trinidad & Tobago Summer 2017 • Intern - Physical Therapy in Motion and Aquatic Program - Summer 2016 • Intern - Staff Member - Auxiliary Dance Alliance • Captain - Mahogany N' Motion Dance Team (3 year dance team member and first freshman in the history of Mahogany N' Motion to make the team) • Professional Dance Coach - Precision Band and Auxiliary Summer Camp - Oakland, California - Summer 2017 • Inspire Dance - Founder • Morehouse College Miss Sophomore Pageant (Director and Choreographer) • Morehouse College Miss Freshman Pageant (Choreographer) Scholarship Recipient: Georgia Hope Scholarship Recipient 2016-2018 • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Omega Book Scholarship - 2015-2016 • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Kappa Omega Cotillion Scholarship - 2015-2016 • Providence Baptist Church Scholarship - 3 Years consecutively • Cascade United Methodist Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Scholarship
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