Brandon Simmons, Morris Brown College- c/o 2014, Pastoral Ministry
Name : Brandon Simmons
HBCU : Morris Brown College
Graduation Year : 2014
Major : Pastoral Ministry
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I GOT ROOTS IN BOTH PHILADELPHIA AS WELL AS SOUTH CAROLINA AND ID HAVE TO SAY JUST TOURING COLLEGES.
Brandon Simmons with his college buddies at Morris | Image Credit: Brandon Simmons
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
HBCU gave me a chance to not only connect with the education founded by the roots of the likes of Booker T Washington, Mary Mcloed Bethune and W.E.B Dubois but also CONTINUE the Rich tradition of higher education in a HBCU environment.
[How did you decide to become a student at Morris College?]
I CHOOSE MORRIS BECAUSE OF ITS PASTORAL MINISTRY PROGRAM.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
N/A
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Not many i had my first real challenge. CAPSTONE THESIS PAPER
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Dr. Marc David, Dr. David Butler, Mr. Robert Zalimas, Dr. JACOB butler and Dr. Maggie Glover, they all push me to follow my dreams and pursue the education I rightly deserve.
THERE have been good days and bad days, but i learned to be a man here, it taught me to do things with honor and dignity, morris holds all their students in high regard.
Brandon Simmons doing his part to help the community | Image Credit: Brandon Simmons
Best restaurants on/near campus? Best dishes?
ASIAN Mon cafe and chicken, steak, rice , bowl
College crush?
Dont have one honestly
What is your major? and Why did you choose it?
Pastoral Ministry and i choose it to become a youth advocate.
What to date has been your proudest moment @ Your HBCU?
MAKING DEANS LIST TWO SEMESTER BACK TO BACK AFTER RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER A YEAR LONG SUSPENSION
Where are the spots to go to if you wanted to cuddle with your boy or girlfriend?
Off campus hahahaha or the gazebo
What are the chants heard most often at the sporting events?
GREEK CALLS AND DO THOSE HORNETS ROCK
How are you positively active on campus? (e.g. clubs, SGA, etc.)
I am either president, vp, chaplain of 8 different organizations on campus.
[Such as?]
Drama club, Baptist Student Union , PHI BETA LAMBDA BUSINESS FRATERNITY INC. just to name a few.
Where is the “yard” located?
The whole campus but mainly by the greek wall across from the Cafe athletic field.
What and where are the historical places on campus?
The OR Ruben Chapel in the center of the college has been instrumental in the community and school life.
What to date has been your saddest moment at your HBCU?
GETTING SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL
[How did you make it back on campus?]
PRAYER AND A WONDERFUL PRESIDENT WHO BELIEVED IN ME. GOD DON’T make mistakes
What is your process when you are going through a hardship that you have never faced before?
Pray and let it go, God will give u challenges u have have faith and get through them
How did you overcome your nervousness about going to college?
Drink lol
Are you a member of a fraternity?
Right now im a member of Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity Inc. i feel in love with the use of networking and being a working professional
How did your HBCU prepare you for a diverse workplace?
The internships are in a diverse workplace which puts me in an awesome place after graduation
What advice would you give high school students filling out college applications for the first time?
Take your time, read all paperwork, research area, as well as the school in detail.
Describe a situation from your life where this proverb came to life or occurred “The person who grew up without correction will find his mouth slipping instead of his foot.”
I was out drinking and got pulled over by a cop, got away with a dui but talked so much i was arrested for reckless driving.
How did your HBCU help you to transition into your careers workforce?
Challenging courses and High level internships put my career path at my fingertips immediately.
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Morris Brown College
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Students: 240
- Athletics: Discontinued 2003
- Notable Alumni: Isaac Blythers - President of Atlanta Gas Light Company** Gloria Etchison (Cain) - 1968 - Wife of Herman Cain** Marilyn Cunningham-Kenoly - 1979 - Chief Technology Officer, MarilynKenolyInc** Zinta Greene Perkins - 1979 - Principal, Pebblebrook High School, Marietta, GA** Sommore - Comedian and member of the Queens of Comedy** Hosea Williams - Civil rights activist** Charles W. Chappelle - Attended late 1880s - Aviation pioneer, International Businessman, President of the African-American Union, Electrical Engineer and Architect/Construction** Andre Spivey - Software and Tech Entrepreneur Live 2 Learn Differently** James Alan McPherson - Pulitzer Prize-winning author** Thomas Byrd - Television, film and stage actor** Ezell Brown - Educational entrepreneur, founder of Education Online Services Corporation**
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