Black College Queens - academic achievements

Ebony, April, 1999

IT all begins with dedication and a dream. As we approach the new millennium, we look toward young Sisters like these 93 Black college queens to lead us into fresh milestones in education, the arts, medicine, business and law. The young women on this year's list are made of the right stuff. They have excelled in academics, student clubs and volunteer activities to earn a place among their school's best. That same commitment will carry them to the top of their professions.

Listed alphabetically, the 1909 list includes queens from historically Black colleges and universities and a growing number of Black queens from predominantly White schools. They aspire to missions that will push Blacks to even loftier achievements. Many envision themselves counseling at-risk children. Some seek to become doctors and lawyers. Others hope to reach new heights in leadership of corporate America. But all of them plan to use their talents for the betterment of their communities and our world.

Jammie Allan George, a junior theater and business major is Miss Morehouse College. She hopes to establish a modeling and talent management agency for minority artists.

Angela Harris is Miss Alabama State University. This Milwaukee native is an elementary education major.

Asha K. May, Miss Howard University, is a sophomore broadcast journalism major from Chicago. She hopes to report entertainment news for a major TV show and open a dance studio/consultant firm.

Miss Alabama A&M University is Teneshia A. Jackson, a computer science major and Dean's List scholar.

Joycelyn Kristina Hagan, an education major and Miss Albany State University, hopes to become a principal.

Jennifer Renee Page is Miss Alcorn State University and belongs to the National Council of Negro Women and student government.

Miss Allen University is Kaisor Debbie Johnson, a social science/pre-law major and a native of Monrovia, Liberia.

Paula Leelannee Coates (above), a member of the National Dean's List, is Miss Meharry Medical College. She is a third-year student in the school of dentistry, and she plans to attend a postdoctoral program in pediatric dentistry.

Lynette Shirelle Luckers, Miss Bloomsburg University, is a sophomore biology major from Philadelphia. She enjoys writing poetry and singing.

Angele M. Corniel is Miss Barber--Scotia College. She is a student government association member and is yearbook editor:

LaTasha Henry, Miss Benedict College, plans to create an after-school science program for children in rural areas.

Miss Bennett College, Willacin W. Gholston, is a senior political science major from Indianapolis. She maintains a 3.94 GPA.

Miss Bethune-cookman College, Natasha Traniece Curry, plays several musical instruments, including the flute and bassoon.

Tamara Y. Wellons is Miss Bowie State University. She plans to become a teacher and open a performing arts center.

Miss Claflin College is Tiffany Kei Jean-Paul. She's a senior English major who hopes to open a publishing firm.

Yolanda L. Yoesoep, an English major and Miss Delaware State University, plans to become an attorney.

Rushaunda A. Ramey, Miss Fayetteville State University, is a junior criminal justice major who enjoys modeling.

Miss Cameron University, Sheila D. Evans, is a frequent volunteer with literacy programs. She is a political science major.

Miss Clark Atlanta University, Sunnie Michelle Jackson, is a graduate honors student from Wichita, Kansas.

Erika D. Jackson is Miss Dillard University and a biology major. She is a member of the student government.

Miss Fisk University, LaKesha Vette McEwen, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a senior political science major from Kentucky.

Chuckema Simmons, Miss Central State University, hopes to attend Meharry Medical School and study neonatology.

Grace Janel Ervin, Miss Concordia College, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and enjoys singing and bowling.

Aszolyn Niketa Williams, an elementary education maim, is Miss Edward Waters College. She is a frequent volunteer.

Miss Florida A&M University is Candace C. White. She wants to open a clinic in her Gainesville, Fla., hometown.

LaShanta Smith, Miss Cheyney University, is a senior special education major and participates in a mentoring program.

Miss Coppin State College, Dawn R. Carter, plans to start a catering business and obtain a management job in media arts.

Miss Elizabeth City State University is Hope Yvette Jones. She belongs to Alpha Chi National Honor Society.

Marchelle Hill, Miss Florida Memorial College, is an elementary education major. She enjoys traveling and reading.

Miss Fort Valley State is Kia D. Clark, a senior biology major. She hopes to work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cynthia Renee Sinegal, Miss Huston-Tillotson College, is an AllStar basketball and volleyball player.

Jennifer Diane Shurn, Miss Kentucky State University, is a member of the student government association and the choir.

Jamillah Rasheda Brown, Miss LeMoyne-Owen College, is president of the student government association.