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CANOPY CHILDREN’S SOLUTIONS INTERNSHIP
Sparkle Davis, a senior social work major at Alcorn State University, interned at Canopy Children’s Solu- tions (formerly known as Mississippi Children’s Home services) in Natchez.
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One of the joys of teaching for upcoming Alcorn State University graduate, LaTasha Ford is impart- ing wisdom and knowledge to the younger generation. Ford completed her student teaching eld experience at Gilmer McLaurin Elementary School in Natchez, Mississippi.
With her dedication to earning a degree from Alcorn State Universi- ty, Pamela Jackson, a Vicksburg, Mississippi resident, is an excellent example of perseverance. On Friday, Dec. 7, Jackson, a program manager for the Vicksburg Housing Au- thority, received a bachelor’s degree in business administration during Alcorn State University’s 2018 Fall Commencement.
PAMELA JACKSON
SPARKLE DAVIS
CONQUERING A DOUBLE MAJOR
Alcorn State University graduate Malcolm Smith looks forward to using his knowledge to protect the country from cyber criminals. A double major in computer network- ing and information technology and homeland security, earned a bachelor’s degree during Alcorn’s 2018 Fall Commencement.
MALCOLM SMITH
BRAVES ON THE YARD
LATASHA FORD
Llettesha Sylvester, alongside a team of music clinicians, visited the Uni- versity of the Southern Caribbean
in Port au Spain Trinidad. ursday, Oct. 4 through Monday, Oct. 8 to conduct the Vocal Master classes and Voice Lessons. e singers also per- formed at the grand concert during their stay.
THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Four students from Alcorn State University attended the urgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute (TMCFLI) Friday, Oct. 26 through Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Washington, D. C. Moriah Batiest, Robert Tatum, Jr., Ja- nine Hume- Dawson, and RaShunda Veals were among the 405 Leadership Scholars in attendance.
LATASHA FORD
FINDING PURPOSE
For most of her life, Alcorn State University senior Tatyana Johnson has had a desire to serve others. After years of exploring how she would manifest her plans, she found her calling in shaping the minds of today’s youth.
LLETTESHA SYLVESTER
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