Each year at the an-nual commencement exercises, Alabama Southern Community College recognizes stu-dents that the faculty and staff have selected as outstanding leaders and scholars. This year Nakeda Snider received the Most Outstanding Leader Award on the Monroeville Campus and Callie Terrell received

the Most Outstanding Leader Award on the Thomasville Campus.

Ms. Snider is a resident of Monroeville. She has been an extremely busy student since she started classes fall of 2005. Nakeda has been involved in the Student Leader-ship Association, Students in Free Enterprise, Baptist Cam-pus Ministries, Southern Jazz, ASCC Honors Program, and the Student Leadership Medallion Program. She has re-ceived the Academic Excellence Award, was selected as a SSS Spotlight Student, and was a member of the SIFE Re-gional Championship Team. While being an active member of these organizations, she found time to serve as a tutor. Many students are indebted to Nakeda for all the support and encouragement she provided them.

When asked how SSS has helped her, she replied, “SSS has provided me with helpful information on how to get the most out of college.” Her advice to underclassmen is, “Stay focused and don’t give up when things get tough. All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord…” Romans 8:28

Student Support Services

Alabama Southern Community College

Monroeville & Thomasville Campuses

July 2007

Nakeda will be transferring to the University of Alabama where she will major in psychology.

Grove Hill native Callie Terrell has spent a major portion of her life around the tax business. Both her parents and grandparents own their own tax preparation companies in Jackson, AL and Grove Hill, AL, respectively. Her fam-ily’s occupation has had a large influence on her decision to pursue a career in business. “I would like to keep the family business going!” she exclaimed.

These past two years have been very busy for Callie. While at Alabama Southern, she participated in Phi Theta Kappa, Student Campus Ministries, the Honors Program, the Student Leadership Medallion Program, and a Student Leadership Institute that was held last summer. She served as a tutor for Student Support Services and as an ambassa-dor to the College as well. Callie gained valuable job experi-ence working with her family as a tax practitioner and a junior accountant/secretary. “Anytime I can get some free time, away from studying and working, I like to sleep and hang out with friends, but mostly sleep,” she says.

When asked about Alabama Southern, Callie com-mented, “I have enjoyed my time here at ASCC. The small classes and getting to spend one-on-one time with the in-structors has been invaluable to me because I know I proba-bly won’t get that when I transfer.” When asked about Stu-dent Support Services, she stated, “SSS has helped me with my study habits. It has also allowed me to meet other peo-ple who have the same interests as me and people who plan to transfer to the University of Alabama as I am. Overall, I have learned a lot from SSS.”

Callie is heading to the University of Alabama in the fall, with her sister Cassie, where they will both major in business with a concentration in accounting.

Prestigious Awards Given to SSS Participants

2006-2007 Scholarship Recipients

Jonathan Stephens…..Samford University Laura McKinley…..University of West Alabama

Callie Terrell and Nakeda Snider

“Leadership is action, not position.”

Student Support Services

Audrey Barnett Hometown: Uriah, Alabama Major: Business Technology

Marry Barren Hometown: Thomasville, Alabama Major: English Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama Student Activities: Student Campus Ministries

Wanda Biggs Hometown: Mobile, Alabama Major: Social Work Transfer Institution: Univ. of South Alabama Student Activities: Baptist Campus Ministries Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Leadership Medal-lion, Honors Program, Dare to Soar Award

Santarica Buford Hometown: Pine Hill, Alabama Major: Social Work Transfer Institution: Auburn University Montgomery

Amber Caskey

Hometown: Goodway, Alabama Major: Physical Edu. (English minor) Student Activities: Women’s Basketball, Peer Tutor, Student Leadership Association

Donald Catlin

Hometown: Mobile, Alabama Major: Undecided Transfer Institution: Undecided Student Activities: Men’s Basketball

Elizabeth Chapman

Hometown: Whatley, Alabama Major: English Transfer Institution: University of West Alabama Honors: Academic Achievement, Determination Award

Misty Chavers Hometown: Repton, Alabama Major: Criminal Justice Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama Student Activities: Eagle’s Eye View reporter, Student Leadership Asso-ciation, SIFE, Baptist Campus Ministries Honors: Believe and Succeed Award

Janie Cantey Hometown: Excel, Alabama Major: Education Transfer Institution: Univ. of South Ala Student Activities: Eagle’s Eye View writer, Student Leadership Association Honors: Leadership Medallion, Honors Program, Most Outstanding His-tory 122 Student Award

2007 SSS Graduates Profiles...

Dario Davis Hometown: Whatley, Alabama Major: Management Information Systems Transfer Institution: University of Alabama Student Activities: SIFE, Baptist Campus Ministries, Peer Tutor Honors: Character Award

Monroeville & Thomasville

Daryl Davis

Hometown: Theodore, Alabama Major: Graphic Design Student Activities: Men’s Basketball Honors: Basketball Player of the Year

Antheris Deria Hometown: Thomasville, Alabama Major: Secondary Education-Math Transfer Institution: University of West Alabama Student Activities: Ambassador Honors: Dean’s List, Phi Theta Kappa

Wesley Gallery

Hometown: Monroeville, Alabama Major: Graphic Art Transfer Institution: Troy University Honors: Most Improved World Literature II Student Award

Joy Gildersleeve Hometown: Grove Hill, Alabama Major: Elementary Education Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama Student Activities: Women’s Basketball

Nikki Hill Hometown: Monroeville, Alabama Major: Nursing Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama

Chansie Jones Hometown: Dixons Mills, Alabama Major: Biology Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama Student Activities: Baptist Campus Ministries Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Academic Achievement, Dean’s List

Kim Kennedy Hometown: Excel, Alabama Major: Elementary Education Transfer Institution: Auburn University Montgomery Honors: Determination Award

DeAundra Martin Hometown: Whatley, Alabama Major: Business Administration Transfer Institution: Florida Metropolitan University Student Activities: Women’s Basketball

Jillian Markle Hometown: Monroeville, Alabama Major: Chemistry Student Activities: Southern Expose, Peer Tutor Honors: Eddie Ray Dove Memorial Award

Laura McKinley Hometown: Thomasville, Alabama Major: Education Transfer Institution: University of West Alabama Student Activities: Student Campus Ministries Honors: Academic Achievement

2007 SSS Graduates Profiles...

Alabama Southern Community College

Shametra McWilliams Hometown: Thomasville, Alabama Major: Early Childhood Education Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama or University of Alabama Birmingham

Kendrick Mitchell Hometown: Mobile, Alabama Major: Undecided Transfer Institution: Undecided Student Activities: Men’s Basketball

Judith Poston Hometown: McIntosh, Alabama Major: Medical Related Transfer Institution: University of Alabama Student Activities: Southern Expose Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Dean’s List, Academic Achievement, Honors Program, Who’s Who Among American Junior College Students

Rebekah Reid Hometown: Silver Hill, Alabama Major: Elementary Education Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama

Oliver Rhodes Hometown: Whatley, Alabama Major: Business Transfer Institution: University of Alabama Birmingham

Abby Rowell Hometown: Franklin, Alabama Major: English Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama Student Activities: Peer Tutor Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Dean’s List, Honors Program

Leah Perez Hometown: Citronelle, Alabama Major: Physical Education Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama Student Activities: ASCC Softball Honors: Academic Achievement, What Lies Award

Leigh Salter Hometown: Monroeville, Alabama Major: Undecided Transfer Institution: Athens State Univer-sity Student Activities: Student Leadership Association

Brittney Simpson Hometown: Monroeville, Alabama Major: Undecided Transfer Institution: Troy University Student Activities: SIFE, Diamond Dolls Honors: SIFE Award

2007 SSS Graduates Profiles...

Nakeda Snider Hometown: Monroeville, Alabama Major: Psychology Transfer Institution: University of Alabama Student Activities: Student Leadership Associa-tion, SIFE, Baptist Campus Ministries, Southern Jazz Honors: Academic Achievement, Dean’s List, Honors Program, SIFE Award, Who’s Who Among American Junior College Students, SSS Spotlight Student, Most Outstanding Leader Award

Jonathan Stephens Hometown: Crestview, Florida Major: Business Administration Transfer Institution: Samford University Student Activities: Baseball Honors: Academic Achievement

Callie Terrell Hometown: Grove Hill, Alabama Major: Accounting Transfer Institution: University of Alabama Student Activities: Peer Tutor, Ambassador, Student Campus Ministries Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Dean’s List, Leadership Medallion, Honors Program, Most Outstanding Leader Award

………...and More SSS Graduates Profiles

Cassie Terrell Hometown: Grove Hill, Alabama Major: Accounting Transfer Institution: University of Ala-bama Student Activities: Ambassador, Student Campus Ministries Honors: Leadership Medallion, Honors Program

Markita Watkins Hometown: Thomasville, Alabama Major: Veterinarian Medicine

Kawanda Whitsett Hometown: Perdue Hill, Alabama Major: Finance Transfer Institution: Troy University Montgomery Student Activities: SIFE Honors: SSS Academic Achievement Award, SSS Most Polite Award

Christy Shantae Williams Hometown: Leroy, Alabama Major: Computer Engineering Transfer Institution: University of South Alabama Honors: Academic Achievement

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Dr. Seuss

Oh, the places you’ll go!

You’ll be on your way up!

You’ll be seeing great sights!

You’ll join the high fliers

who soar to high heights.

You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed.

You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.

Wherever you fly, you’ll be the best of the best.

Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.

Helping Students Reach Their Full Potential Tutoring is one of the many services that SSS offers to help participants suc-ceed. Tutoring is challenging, yet rewarding for both the tutor and the tutee. The tutors for 2006 -2007 were (Monroeville campus) Cala Anderson, Lacey Bailey, Jennifer Barton, Amber Caskey, Hannah Cole, Jasmyne Curtis, Dario Davis, Hillary Floyd, Ashley Gallimore, Timmy Goldman, Andrew Kinman, Verrona Lett, Jillian Markle, Jared Miller, James Nettles, LeeEllen Philen, Cabria Rankins, Emilee Ricketts, Nakeda Snider, Martez Stewart, Russell Walters, Sarah Welch, Stephanie Whiddon, Brandi Wiggins, and Dorothy Williams; (Thomasville campus) Makesheila Berry, Antheris Deria, Chansie Jones, Nicholas Nelson, James Nettles, Jennifer Parnell, Holly Parten, Heather Sellers, Callie Terrell, Cassie Terrell, Markita Watkins, and Shantae Williams. Several participants took advantage of the tutorial services during the 2006 -2007 academic year. They made the following comments about the tutoring program: ∗ If the tutoring program was not offered, I don’t know how I would have made

it. ∗ Tutoring gives me the confidence and the ability I need to do my work.

∗ I hate math, but my tutor made it simple enough for me to understand.

SSS Graduation Banquet

April 19, 2007

“Celebrating Excellence”

SSS Tutors

Although it has been almost a year since I started working here at Ala-bama Southern, it feels like I just started yesterday. As I walked into the SSS office for the first time, I won-dered what kind of people I would meet and the chal-

lenges that would lie ahead. I must say that everyone, from the students, faculty, and staff, has been so welcom-ing and a delight to work with.

Being that I participated in Student Support Ser-vices in college, I had a pretty good idea what the program was all about. One of the most exciting aspects of the pro-gram is taking the students on trips to visit four year uni-versities. After helping them decide on a major, what classes will transfer to their school of choice, and filling out admission/housing applications, this is the time when I get to show them, up close and personal, the place where they will be completing their next two years of study. Back in college when we [SSS] went to visit four year universi-ties, we always rode on the bus. So imagine my surprise when Ms. Dees called and told me to pick up the van key for the transfer trip because I would be driving. I thought, “me?...drive a BIG, WIDE 15 passenger van?….oh boy.” Nevertheless, I have grown accustomed to the van and its wideness; and, I believe, I can drive with the best of ‘em!

As I try to think of some of the challenges that I have faced over the past eleven months, I can not think of any. Then again, if I were writing this article in the fall or spring semester when I was trying to look for a student who had seemed to have dropped off the face of the earth, or while I was trying to convince a student that he/she need to study in order to pass a class (DUH!), it would be a different story. I have realized that those “challenges” are just a part of the job and even though there have been days when I wanted to hop on the next plane to a far away island, all the “challenges” have been worth it. I enjoy working with the students and seeing them reach their goals, whether it be walking across the stage in May or completing their freshmen year. Working with them has made me realize, even more so, the importance of an edu-cation and what a difference giving someone a little sup-port can make. I look forward to all of the “challenges” that will arise in the year to come and helping even more students attain their goals.

——Serita Newton, Project Specialist

New Beginnings

The Student Support Services staff at Alabama Southern Community College works hard to help and encourage students to continue their education at a four-year college or university, and eventually obtain a bachelor’s degree. The SSS staff would like to congratu-late those students who have put in the time and effort to continue their education. We are so proud of you for taking the steps necessary to achieve this goal. The fol-lowing students will be transferring to the college or university of their choice: Allen Andelija……………………..Georgia Perimeter College Wanda Biggs…………………..University of South Alabama Mark Brooks………………………University of New Orleans Santarica Buford………..Auburn University Montgomery Janie Cantey…………………..University of South Alabama Elizabeth Chapman…………..University of West Alabama Misty Chavers…………………University of South Alabama Dario Davis………………………………University of Alabama Antheris Deria………………….University of West Alabama Wesley Gallery……………………………………Troy University Joy Gildersleeve………………University of South Alabama Nikki Hill……………………….University of South Alabama Kim Kennedy……………..Auburn University Montgomery Verrona Lett………….University of Alabama Birmingham Chicota Mack……………………………………….Capps College Keneatha Martin…………………………….Liberty University Amanda McDaniel……………University of West Alabama Laura McKinley………………..University of West Alabama Jenny Moseley………………..University of South Alabama James Nettles………………….University of South Alabama Geremiah Odom………………Florida Memorial University Leah Perez………………………University of South Alabama Judith Poston…………………………..University of Alabama Ashley Preyear……………………………………Troy University Rebekah Reid………………….University of South Alabama Oliver Rhodes……….University of Alabama Birmingham Abby Rowell……………………University of South Alabama Leigh Salter……………………………Athens State University Brittney Simpson……………………………….Troy University Nakeda Snider………………………….University of Alabama Elie Stephan………………….American University of Beirut Jonathan Stephens……………………….Samford University Callie Terrell…………………………….University of Alabama Cassie Terrell……………………………University of Alabama Terrence Usher……..University of Alabama Birmingham Kawanda Whitsett…………..Troy University Montgomery Shantae Williams…………….University of South Alabama Vanity Wilson……………………………………Stillman College

“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.”

SSS Transfers

Participants at the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham

Cultural Encounters The 2006-2007 SSS participants were able to enjoy the following cultural encounters:

Number in

Date............... Activity…………………………………………….attendance

Oct. 26, 2006... The Merry Widow…………………………………………………….. 1

Oct. 27, 2006... Civil Rights Institute………………………………………………….. 14

Nov. 18, 2006.. Mobile International Festival……………………………………… 11

Fall 2006......... Montgomery Museum of Art………………………………………. 3

Dec. 1, 2006..... Holiday Garland-A Joyous Celebration of the Season……. 8

Jan. 19, 2007 ... Black Belt Treasures…………………………………………………...3

Feb. 20, 2007 .. Let the Good Times Roll…………………………………………….. 26

April 6, 2007 ... Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art……………………….. 5

April 6, 2007 ... Auburn University Athletic Museum…………………………….5

April 13, 2007 .. Pompeii Exhibit………………………………………………………….26

April 19, 2007.. Southern Expose` Spring Concert……………………………….. 21

May 3 -5, 2007 . Alabama Writers Symposium……………………………………… 9

May 3, 2007 .... To Kill A Mockingbird……………………………………………….. 8

Rhonda Dees & Cortez Lundy

Participants at the Pompeii Exhibit

Participants at the Mobile International Festival Participants at the Pompeii Exhibit Participants at the Jule Collins Smith Museum

Careers at a Glance Student Support Services strives to offer participants the

opportunity to broaden their horizons through its many services. One of these services is having guest speakers from various career fields share information about their chosen career. During the 2006-2007 academic year, the following professionals talked with the participants:

Monroeville Campus Nancy Smith, Director of Nursing Monroe County Hospital Carolyn Townsend, System Assessment Coordinator Monroe County Board of Education Jane Agee, Social Worker Monroe County Department of Human Resources Alisa Summerville, Manager Alabama Power Company Thomasville Campus Kathy Spidle, Assistant Principal Grove Hill Elementary School Althea Thomas, Public Relations Manager Merchant’s Bank Jackson, Alabama Branch Christy Dunn, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Southwest Alabama Medical Center, Rehab Services Jewel Thompson, X-Ray Technician Southwest Alabama Medical Center Guy Wyse, Nurse Southwest Alabama Medical Center

Alisa Summerville, Alabama Power

Jane Agee, Monroe County DHR

Jeremy Alford, Alabama Marine Police Division

“What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a man is in that state of mind in which he knows exactly what he wants and is fully determined not to quit until he finds it.”

—William Shakespeare

ASCC Awards

Awards presented on April 17 and 24, 2007, at Alabama Southern Community College’s annual awards program to SSS participants were

Determination – Kim Kennedy, Barbara Beasley, and Sharon Beech

Attitude – Kawanda Whitsett

Successful is the Person – Russell Walters

Believe and Succeed – Misty Chavers

What Lies – Leah Perez

Attitude – Erika Ezell

Dare to Soar – Wanda Biggs and Nakeda Snider

Character – Dario Davis and Anna Bush

Leadership – Kyle Reeves and Heather Baker

Playing to Win – Patricia Davis

Think Big – Markita Watkins

Reach for the Stars – Shametra McWilliams

Commitment to Excellence – James Nettles

Eddie Ray Dove Memorial – Cala Anderson

Keith Johnson Memorial – Lee Hixon

Michael Scott Meadows Memorial – Mark Brooks

Eric Terrell Kelly – Cortez Lundy

Recognized for being selected into Who’s Who Among America’s Junior Colleges were Nakeda Snider, Judith Poston, and Barbara Beasley.

Other awards presented by division chairs were

Wes Gallery - Most Improved in ENG272

Janie Cantey - Most Outstanding in HIS122

Cala Anderson – Most Outstanding in Music Theory

Jeannetta Hall – Most Outstanding in Biology 103

Leah Perez – Most Improved in MTH112

Sharon Beech – Most Outstanding in HIS122

Sharon Beech – Most Outstanding in English

Laura McKinley – Most Outstanding in Physical Science I

Markita Watkins – Most Improved in Economics

Ambassadors recognized were Kyle Reeves, Heather Baker, Chicota Mack, Janecia Bennett, Natasha Palmer, Antheris Deria, Callie Terrell, Cassie Terrell, and Oliver Rhodes.

Cala Anderson, Jeannetta Hall, James Nettles, Judith Poston, Elie Stephan, Sharon Beech, Anna Bush, and Carla Williams were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa.

Audrie Denson was recognized for having the highest grade point average on the Lady Eagles’ basketball team.

Monroeville Campus Award Recipients

Thomasville Campus Award Recipients

Interesting Facts

♦ Ericka Ezell was crowned the 2007 Miss ASCC on

April 12, 2007.

♦ Charla Tucker participated in a Cotillion held at

H.W. Pearce Jr. Memorial Park Assembly House on March 17, 2007. She also participated in the Miss ASCC competition this year.

♦ Nine of the fourteen students who attended the

SIFE’s National Competition in Dallas were SSS participants.

Agenda of Success A variety of seminars and workshops were presented to the SSS par-ticipants this year. These activities were as follows: Date Activity No. in attendance

Aug. 29, 2006 .... Sophomore Orientation…………………………………..50

Sept. 5, 2006 ..... Memory Techniques……………………………………….10

Sept. 13, 2006 .... Investigating College Majors……………………………26

Sept. 19, 2006 .... Freshman Orientation…………………………………….37

Sept. 26, 2006 ... Holland Inventory………………………………………….38

Sept. 28, 2006 ... How to Study Effectively………………………………….21

Oct. 3, 2006 ...... Note Taking Skills…………………………………………..20

Oct. 5, 2006....... Avoiding Plagiarism………………………………………..21

Oct. 10, 2006 ..... Building Relationships with Your Instructors …..54

Oct. 19, 2007 ..... Money Management……………………………………….73

Oct. 24, 2006..... Overcoming test Anxiety…………………………………34

Nov. 8, 2006...... Assertiveness………………………………………………….14

Nov. 14, 2006 .... Careers in Education………………………………………..8

Nov. 14, 2006 .... Careers in Medicine………………………………………..24

Dec. 5, 2006 ...... Final Exam Tips……………………………………………….7

Jan. 17, 2007 ..... Sophomore Meeting………………………………………..37

Jan. 18, 2007 ..... Freshman Meeting………………………………………….37

Jan. 23, 2007..... Transferring Made Easy…………………………………..17

Jan. 24, 2007..... Overcoming Math Anxiety……………………………….12

Feb. 6, 2007 ...... Techniques for Concentration………………………….21

Feb. 7, 2007....... Careers in Business…………………………………………15

Feb. 14 2007...... The Five Love Languages………………………………..30

Feb. 20, 2007 .... Careers in Social Work…………………………………….11

Feb. 27, 2007..... Financial Aid Workshop………………………………….63

Mar. 6, 2007...... What is the Career for Me?...................................20

Mar. 13, 2007 .... Careers in Law Enforcement……………………………19

Mar. 13, 2007 .... Motivating Yourself………………………………………….2

Mar. 21, 2007 .... Conflict Resolution…………………………………………..2

April 11, 2007 .... How to Succeed at a 4 Year University………………13

April 26, 2007.... SSS Final Meeting…………………………………………100

June 5, 2007...... Making Your Plans for Success…………………………12

June 13, 2007 .... Leadership Skills………………………………………………4

June 19, 2007 .... Improving Your Listening Skills…………………………5

Transfer Trips

Auburn University Montgomery………..Sept. 29, 2006

University of Alabama Birmingham……..Oct. 27, 2006

University of South Alabama………………..Nov. 3, 2006

University of Alabama………………………….Feb. 2, 2007

Troy University………………………………….Feb. 23, 2007

University of West Alabama……………..March 16, 2007

Auburn University………………………………April 6, 2007

Participants at Troy University

Participants at Auburn University Montgomery

Participants at the University of West Alabama

Academic Achievers Congratulations to the following students for maintaining a GPA of 3.0 and above for the school year 2006-2007.

Cala Anderson Anna Bush Keneatha Martin Antonio Smiley Toshia Anderson Janie Cantey Markia Maye Kamaesha Smith Heather Baker Patricia Davis Laura McKinley Nakeda Snider Audrey Barnett Julie Dunn James Nettles Elie Stephan Barbara Beasley Ericka Ezell Leah Perez Callie Terrell Sharon Beech Jessica Gates Judith Poston Cassie Terrell Wanda Biggs Jeanetta Hall Kyle Reeves Russell Walters Robert Bonner Chansie Jones Abby Rowell Markita Watkins Carla Williams

How has SSS helped you? Some of the 2006-2007 SSS graduates replied with the following responses:

SSS helped me when I needed tutoring, advice on college choices, and they helped me when I just needed someone to talk to.

It has helped me in my classes by providing tutors and computers. The advisors were very helpful in finding the classes I needed to take in order to graduate.

SSS has helped me become a better student, how to be a leader among my peers, and helped me to transfer twice but this time it’s for real!

SSS has provided me with helpful information on how to get the most out of college.

Student Support Services has helped me study better, learn the importance of school, and what you have to do to succeed in life.

SSS has helped me achieve my most honorable prize and that is graduation.

It helped me to be more concerned about things and not to let anything stop me from achieving my goals.

It has helped me to reach the goals I set when I came back to school, which is graduation.

Help is always available no matter what you need. SSS is a very useful service that many students need to take advantage of.

The staff of SSS has helped me stay focused and has been very supportive in my times of need. Also, it has helped me meet many new people.

The 2006-2007 SSS graduates left a bit of advice behind for their underclassmen and fellow classmates.

Get involved! Don’t underestimate yourself and always believe in yourself!

Even when you think you can’t do it, tell yourself that you can. With God’s help all things are possible.

Take as many hours as you can, and make sure you remember your degree plan to guide you to receiving your degree from Alabama Southern and by all means please don’t wait to the last minute to do anything.

Join SSS if you are able to because it is very helpful. Get a tutor if you need one and don’t be afraid to take the advantage of having them around to help.

Go to class every day because it will be worth it in the end.

Look at all your choices and ask your teachers and advisors for advice.

Always be on time and prepare for class.

Don’t take the teachers for granted.

Participating in class is very helpful when learning.

The best advice I can give the underclassmen is to stay in SSS and keep working hard. Never give up and give 110% all the time.