Adriane Hill, Morris College- c/o 2010, Early Childhood
Name : Adriane Hill
HBCU : Morris College
Graduation Year : 2010
Major : Early Childhood
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I’m from Manning, SC. I used to go to the Christmas tournaments there.
“Start thinking about where you want to go in the eleventh grade and don’t wait ’til the last minute” – Adriane Hill | Image Credit: Adriane Hill
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Because I didn’t like a classroom full of people.
[How did you decide to become a student at Morris College?]
When they came to my high school. They had my major, Early Childhood. And there was a friendly atmosphere
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
I enjoy it, it gave you the responsibility of being an adult.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
N/A
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Dr. David and Mrs. Roy
[What did they do that continues to mean so much to you to this day?]
I’m a very shy person and they got me to talk in front of the class. It was something to experience being away from home.
Adriane Hill, a proud HBCU graduate of Morris College (c/o ’10) | Image Credit: Adriane Hill
Best restaurants on/near campus? Best dishes?
The student center
College crush?
Issac W
What is your major? and Why did you choose it?
Early Childhood…..I have a heart and passion for kids
Where are the spots to go to if you wanted to cuddle with your boy or girlfriend?
Under the zbo
What are the chants heard most often at the sporting events?
Can’t remember
How are you positively active on campus? (e.g. clubs, SGA, etc.)
Not very active but in high school step team and chorus.
How did you overcome your nervousness about going to college?
Being around people I knew.
How did your HBCU prepare you for a diverse workplace?
Actually I didn’t graduate but I did do work experience there at a school in Sumter
What advice would you give high school students filling out college applications for the first time?
Start thinking about where you want to go in the eleventh grade and don’t wait ’til the last minute
If you could only speak two sentences to the youth coming after you what would you say?
I would tell them to follow their dreams. Also don’t let no one tell you that you can’t make it.
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Morris College
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Students: 1,200
- Athletics: Morris College are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing as an Independent of the Association of Independent Institutions (AII). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis and track & field; women's sports include basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
- Notable Alumni: Dr. Leroy Bowman - 1940 - one of the original legendary Tuskegee Airmen of World War II** Laura Hall - 1965 - Politician; Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 19th district** Herman Harris - 1963 - Participated in Freedom Rides** James T. McCain - Sumter County Council Vice Chairman; civil rights activist; local president of CORE; participated in Freedom Rides** Jerry Moore - 1963 - Participated in Freedom Rides** Mae Francis Moultrie - 1961 - Participated in Freedom Rides** J. David Weeks - 1975 - Politician; Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 51st district; serves on the Judiciary Committee and was chair of the Legislative Black Caucus**
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