TAYLOR CLEVELAND

College/University:
Tuskegee University

Major:
Veterinary Science

High School:
New Manchester High School, Douglasville, GA

Future Goal/Aspiration:
"After receiving my credentials as a veterinarian I plan to use my knowledge and skills to work as a doctor or in the field of veterinary research."

Hobbies/Interest/Extracurricular Activities:
Cheerleading, dance, singing, travel Favorite quote: "With God ALL things are possible!"

SHONNI WATKINS

College/University:
Illinois Institute of Technology

Major:
Computer Science

High School:
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, (NHS grad, 3.9 gpa) Chicago

Neighborhood/Community:
Austin Future Goal/Aspiration: "Become a video game designer and an animator."

Hobbies/Interests/Extracurricular activities:
Sculpting, drawing, painting, and playing the guitar

Favorite Quote:
"Never Give Up! Failure and rejection are only the first steps to succeeding."

ETHAN CONLEY

College/University:
Bethune-Cookman University

Major:
Computer Science

High School:
Terry Parker High School, Jacksonville, FL

Future Goal/Aspiration:
Cyber Security

Hobbies/Interest/Extracurricular Activities:
Student Government and reading

Favorite quote:
"Luck isn't a result of pure coincidence. It's an underlying element of the field that teaches only those who move by their will."

MICHAEL HILL

College/University:
Jackson State University

Major:
Biomedical Engineering

High School:
Mount Carmel High School, Chicago, IL

Future Goal/Aspiration:
"My future goal is to graduate with a MS in Biomedical Engineering and to be financially stable."

Hobbies/Interests/Extracurricular Activities:
Playing the drums, running track, bowling and volunteering with both the Feed My Starving Children and the Share Your Soles organizations.

MARK HILL

College/University:
Jackson State University

Major:
Physics

High School:
Mount Carmel High School, Chicago, IL

Future Goal/Aspiration:
"My future goal is to become an astrophysicist, an astronomer, an astronaut, or a physicist."

Hobbies/Interests/Extracurricular Activities:
Playing the guitar, reading, bowling, music, track & field

ERIC JAMES FULLILOVE

College/University:
Hampton University

Major:
Sports Management/Business Administration

High School:
Morgan Park Academy, Chicago, IL

Future Goal/Aspiration:
"Obtain a Master's Degree and to work in the sports industry in operations of a professional team or sports brand."

Hobbies/Interest/Extracurricular Activities:
Basketball and mentoring children

Favorite quote:
"Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise." Frank Ocean

LYNDELL LUSTER II

College/University:
Northern Illinois University

Major:
Mechanical Engineering

College/University:
Northern Illinois University

High School:
Barrington High School, Barrington, IL

Future Goal/Aspiration:
"Obtain a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering."

Hobbies/Interests/Extracurricular Activities:
Gift wrapping, stocking and delivering for the Faith Acres Food Pantry, volunteering for New Life Covenant Church Southeast outreach events and Campus Life

Favorite quote:
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

KALEB MOTLEY

College/University:
Clark Atlanta University

Major:
Business Management with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship

High School:
Sandalwood High School, Jacksonville, FL

Future Goal/Aspiration:
"Music artist. Open my own music record label and create equitable opportunities to all within the music industry."

Hobbies/Interests/Extracurricular Activities:
Mister Senior High 2023-24, President of East Florida and Bethany Youth Baptist Association, Chaplain of the Jacksonville Omega Lamplighters, Member of the National Honor Society, Member of JAGS (Jacksonville Association of Governing Students), Member of the Student Government Association, President of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project.

Favorite Quote:
"If you give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he'll eat for a lifetime."