Class Of 2012

JOSEPH AMOS

Ohio State University
Joseph Amos studies Actuarial Science at the Ohio State University, where he is a Dean’s List student. Joseph came into college prepared for his chosen major through his participation in the Minority High School Actuarial Academy, an initiative that enabled him to work closely with actuaries. His campus involvement includes membership in the Actuarial Science Club and the Undergraduate Economic Society. Away from academia, Joseph volunteers his time as a YMCA counselor. He hopes to pursue a career as an actuary.

JEROME S. BAILEY

Hofstra University
Jerome S. Bailey is an aspiring middle school teacher, double-majoring in Social Studies Education and History at Hofstra University. For his academic achievements, he is enrolled in the university’s Honors College and earned memberships to the Phi Eta Sigma and Delta Alpha Pi honor societies. Jerome is a resident student representative and serves as secretary on the executive board of the African Caribbean Society on campus. Last summer he interned at the office of a US senator in Melville, NY. While in high school, Jerome and a fellow classmate created a journalism course for students that it is now part of the curriculum. He participated in the Institute as a Youth Scholar Academy (YSA) Scholar.

KAHLIL M. BLOUNT

University of North Carolina
Kahlil Blount is a Pogue Scholar at the University of North Carolina. With a near-perfect Grade Point Average, he is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. In addition to his studies as a Political Science and Economics double-major, Kahlil tutors students for whom English is not their primary language and mentors at-risk youth in Chapel Hill. He enjoys acting and spoken word performance. He will intern at the US Department of State this summer and is preparing to become a Foreign Service officer.

RYAN M. CARTER

Hampden-Sydney College
Ryan Carter double-majors in Economics and Psychology at Hampden-Sydney College. He is a member of the university’s baseball team and maintains a perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average. Ryan is a peer mentor to first-year college students and is the head resident advisor to all freshmen on campus. Last summer, he served as a residence counselor for middle and high school students at the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute in Princeton, NJ. He aspires to a career in law or business.

NICHOLAS HALL

Vanderbilt University
Nicholas Hall is an Ingram Scholar at Vanderbilt University, where he is a Human and Organizational Development major. A member of Vanderbilt’s Mock Trial team, he hopes to attend law school and become an attorney. Nicholas is involved in student government as director of First Year Relations. He also serves as a residential advisor to first year students and is a university tour guide. As president of the Tavis Smiley Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council, Nicholas organized a leadership program at UCLA for 200 youth. Last summer, he spent two months in Uganda working for a non-profit that supports African children.

BRANDON HARRIS

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Brandon Harris studies Political Science and Religion at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s oldest institution for the higher education for African Americans. An aspiring minister, Brandon serves as an intern at a local church, where he is active in developing the youth group and leading the children’s ministry. He is director of the interreligious council on campus and was a student representative on the university chaplain search committee. He one day hopes to start a foundation in his grandparents’ name, to honor their contributions during the civil rights movement. He is currently the political action committee director for his NAACP chapter.

AARON LANDRUM

University of Pennsylvania
Aaron Landrum double-majors in Health and Societies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. An aspiring doctor, Aaron spent the previous two summers participating in Harvard Medical School’s summer internship program, Project Success, and has published in the journals of the American Academy of Asthma and Immunology and the New England Society of Allergy. Aaron has volunteered for service initiatives both domestic and abroad. He has traveled to Fiji as a member of a missionary group, assisted Hurricane Katrina victims, and volunteered at homeless shelters in his hometown of Boston.

RAYMOND SAWYER

University of North Carolina
Raymond Sawyer is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies. He was a Morehead-Cain Award recipient, one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in the nation. He has engaged in volunteer work in Uganda and spent a study-abroad semester in Spain. In addition to his academic achievements, Raymond exemplified school spirit as a member of the Marching Tar Heels band. He was also a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He hopes to become an ambassador and represent the United States abroad. To that end, he is currently in South Korea study as a Fulbright Scholar.

BRANDON STALLINGS

Yale University
Brandon Stallings majors in Political Science at Yale University. While serving as class president at his high school, he founded Men Acquiring Leadership and Excellence (MALE) to help prepare young men for leadership. In New Haven, he is the corporate sponsorship co-chair of the Yale Black Solidarity Conference and is the community outreach chair of the Black Men’s Union, where he helps design curriculums for after-school programs. Brandon hopes to attend law school and become a lawyer.

GEORGE WILLIAMS

Michigan State University
George Williams is a Civil Engineering major at Michigan State University. In addition to his coursework, George served as a research assistant in his university’s undergraduate research academy last year. He has also interned at the engineering and environmental services firm, NTH Consultants, in preparation for a career in environmental consulting. He is a resident mentor and represents his residence hall in the Student Government Association. George is also vice president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and a member of the Michigan State Italian American Club. He is engaged in programs in his hometown of Detroit that are committed to providing support and mentorship for underprivileged youth.

MICHAEL WILLIAMS

University of Michigan
Michael Williams is an Afro-American Studies major and Urban Studies minor at the University of Michigan. He is a Spirit of Detroit recipient for his outstanding achievement and service. His community work includes serving as the youth program manager for Gospel Against AIDS, where he educates young adults about prevention, and preserving historic neighborhoods in Detroit through landscaping. He serves as political action chairman to the NAACP and Black Student Union on campus. Michael credits an experience in Vietnam for inspiring his passion to a career in urban planning and public policy, where he one day hopes to facilitate positive social change in his community.

STREWART ZELLARS

University of Georgia
Stewart Zellars double-majors in Economics and Mathematics at the University of Georgia. In addition to being a recipient of the Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarship, Stewart is a member of the inaugural class of Gates Millennium Scholar Peer Mentors. He serves as a Senator in the university’s Student Government Association. Stewart is a member of the American Red Cross National Youth Council and was presented the Augusta Red Cross Youth Volunteer of the Year Award in 2009 for his service. He hopes to become a high school economics teacher. Stuart will participate in the Institute as a Youth Scholar Academy (YSA) Scholar.

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