S TUDENT L EADERSHIP
A dream is becoming reality. Astra Watts, Miss Grambling State
University, will be one of 10 campus queens from HBCU’s to be
featured in Ebony, a national magazine focused on an African
American audience. Watts will represent GSU, and be a role model
for young girls who want to be campus queens and princesses.
Watts, 21, is a New Orleans, Louisiana native and a senior biology
major at Grambling State University.
Watts said she could not have won without strong support. “A
special thanks to my family, friends, alumni, the Grambling State
University Media Bureau, my Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors, KTAL news,
FOX33, KNOE news, KSLA, KGRM radio, The Gramblinite, the
Ruston Daily Leader and my entire Grambling family,” she said. “It’s
about Grambling State University,” added Watts. “Having our
institution featured in such an illustrious magazine will create more
exposure. Our goal is to share GSU with those around the world.
“One little girl who will pick up an Ebony Magazine can take a look
into my world and see why I love Grambling State University. This
will not only boost recruitment efforts, but also enrollment.”
Michael Terrell Meadows is a native of Tallulah, LA, and proud son
of Michael Williams and Sharon Meadows. He is the last child of five
siblings; two of whom graduated from Grambling State University.
As an honorable member of East Star Missionary Baptist Church in
Tallulah, Louisiana, Michael began his journey in helping and
inspiring young people. Through engaging in helping others, Michael
went on to become one of the founders of Young Men of Distinction,
Incorporated, a male mentoring program.
Michael is an active student leader on the campus of Grambling
State University. He held the position of Student Government
Association (SGA) Chief of Staff during the 2015-2016 academic
year. He is a member of the Earl Lester Cole Honors College and
served as the Vice President of the College of Business’ Center for
Student Professional Development during 2015-2016. Michael is a
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Student Ambassador and the
2016-2017 President of the Student Government Association.
Meadows is pursuing the B.S. degree in Management degree with a
minor in Economics. After graduation Michael will attend law school.
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