Autumn Jenkins, Morris College- c/o 2019, Sociology
Name : Autumn Jenkins
HBCU : Morris College
Graduation Year : 2019
Major : Sociology
Email : autumnjenkins21@yahoo.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am from Sumter, SC. My parents attended HBCU’s.
She is clothed in Strength and Dignity. #BlackScholar #SeniorClassQueen #IlovemyHBCU
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I actually attended a PWI first. Then I transferred to an HBCU. I felt more at home. Felt like there was much more support from my professors.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
My HBCU was built on the principles “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve." which they teach each student to do. They ensure our success so we can go out and change our community.
Who better to place the crown on the Queens head! #EducatedMom
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
I was voted Senior Class Queen and my first time attending a coronation where I was an actual participant.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
My History professors taught me the history of my people that did not start with slavery.
My English professors taught me to speak to a certain standard of English and still utilize my Ebonics.
My major professors taught me there are no excuses and as an African-American Woman I must work twice as hard but I can achieve what I set out to do.
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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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