Camille Mayo, Southern University- c/o 1993, Accounting
Name : Camille Mayo
HBCU : Southern University
Graduation Year : 1993
Major : Accounting
Email : camille.mayo56@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I’m from Los Angeles, California and learned of HBCU's through family and from my early childhood reading of African American heritage books.
Captain of the Southern University Women’s Cross Country Track & Field circa 1989-1993
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I chose an HBCU because it was a part of my cultural influence growing up.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Tau line sisters
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
The story of my experience is a culmination of academics, athletics, Greek life and extended family. But, Southern U means more… The pride instilled and the guiding principles taught solidified my foundation to become fruitful in my life’s work. Although I hold a MBA from a PWI I am anchored to Southern University for life!
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Crawfish, cotton fields, and being rejected to use a public restroom because of the color of my skin circa 1989.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
My professors from the College of Business meant business! They taught theory, but also life lessons that I didn’t realize until I entered life after college and reflected on their words of wisdom.
To name the most influential person at Southern University would be my late Coach, Johnny L. Thomas. Not only did he improve my athletic performance, but also served as a surrogate parent for a girl whose home was 2500 miles away.
He gave tough love that translated to my present day inner strength, tenacity and discipline. I would not be who I am today, without Southern University.
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- Notable Alumni: Alfred C. Williams - 1972 - Member of the Louisiana House from Baton Rouge since 2012; former school board member and attorney** Patrick C. Williams - State representative for Caddo Parish since 2007** Marcus Hunter - 2002 - Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 17 in Ouachita Parish** Mike Foster - 2004 (Juris Doctor) - 53rd governor of Louisiana** Melvin "Kip" Holden - 1982;1985 - First African-American mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana** Troy E. Brown - Member of the Louisiana State Senate from 2012 until his resignation in 2017** Faith Jenkins - Miss Louisiana 2000, Miss America runner-up 2001, attorney, TV personality, star of Judge Faith** Randy Jackson - 1979 - Musician, record producer, former American Idol judge** Lavell Crump - 1997 - AKA David Banner; music recording artist, producer, actor**
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