Terrell Branham , Morris College- c/o 2014, Business Administration
Name : Terrell Branham
HBCU : Morris College
Graduation Year : 2014
Major : Business Administration
Email : terrell_branham@yahoo.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I’m from a town called Kingstree, South Carolina. I was introduced to HBCUs back in the day by a college recruiter.
Pinson Administration Building | Image Credit: Morris.edu
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I never had thoughts choosing an HBCU over a pwi.
I decided to become a student at my HBCU through reputation, mostly by accreditation.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
All I could say about my experience about my HBCU is what you make out of it. You just have to get out there and get involved.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
I have many: first award my freshman year, first award in athletics that’s also during my freshman year, first time in a pageant and I don’t really do pageants like that but I did and got 1st runner up.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
One professor I would like to say that is leaving the most impression is my General Studies professor Dr. Early, because she sees how I carried myself on a positive perspective.
I would also like to say is my academic advisor Dr. (Richard) Smith (Chairperson of the Division of Business Administration). He always want me stay proactive, and get out there and do it.
Brawley-Starks Academic Success Cente
Best restaurants on/near campus? Best dishes?
Before we had a Pizza Hut, we had the regular student center menu. My favorite was the six wing combo menu. It comes with six wings with fries.
College crush?
There so many of them, but turns out they have boyfriends, and I was kind of upset a little bit.
Ghost stories involving buildings or spots on campus?
Not that I heard of.
What is your major? and Why did you choose it?
My major is Business Administration, and I choose it because I want to become an Administrative Assistant or to work within a computer-related business.
What to date has been your proudest moment @ Your HBCU?
My proudest moment at my HBCU is to achieve at something either in an organization, sports, or activities.
Where are the spots to go to if you wanted to cuddle with your boy or girlfriend?
I don’t have one because I don’t have a girlfriend.
What are the chants heard most often at the sporting events?
I know at halftime of the mens basketball game, its often the sororities and fraternities of each greek letter organizations.
During basketball games we go by the cheerleader’s famous “Do Those Hornets Rock?” cheer.
How are you positively active on campus? (e.g. clubs, SGA, etc.)
Yes I am. I’m a Student Ambassador, member of Phi Beta Lambda Incorporated, and a student athlete.
Where is the “yard” located?
The “yard” is actually located on campus.
What and where are the historical places on campus?
We have three buildings that are historical and they are not far apart from each other.
We have the Pinson Administration Building which was a library at first, the Academic Hall, and Brawley-Starks Academic Success Center which used to be a male residence hall.
What to date has been your saddest moment at your HBCU?
My saddest moment is that I got held back for a year because I have not met the required grade from one of my courses.
What adversities (hardships) have you overcome to become the strong person that you are?
What is your process when you are going through a hardship that you have never faced before?
I talk to some of my closest friends and tell them that I’m going to miss out on this graduation. They give me some encouraging words. They told me don’t let that discourage you and always keep your head up.
Are you a member of a fraternity?
I didn’t pledge in a D9 greek organization, but I did pledge Phi Beta Lambda, and my reason is that I know I can bring ideas to the table.
Ever since I pledged, I have brought the idea to update our wall on campus.
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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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