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Engaged Students Making the
Impossible Possible
Volume 2 . Spring 2014
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Table of Contents
Wiley Wins Big at All Conference ......................................................................................................................... 4
Teach For America ............................................................................................................................................. 6
My Journey to Make a Lasting Difference ............................................................................................................. 7
Introducing Urban Flow ...................................................................................................................................... 8
From Marshall to L.A. ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Tavis Smiley Welcomes Debaters to L.A. ............................................................................................................. 10
Wiley Connects With L.A. High School ................................................................................................................. 10
Carrying on the Legacy ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Adding Up Success ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Let’s Eradicate Hunger ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Party in Pink Raises Funds for Breast Cancer ....................................................................................................... 13
Where Dreams Come True ................................................................................................................................. 14
Celebrating the Church ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Contact Us ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
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Wiley Wins Big at All Conference
(ABOVE: Coach Eaton and the Men’s Cross Country team.)
All Conference results are in! The
Wildcats brought home a number of
awards in three different sports. Way
to go!
Congratulations to the Men’s Cross
Country team for finishing 2nd overall!
The Cross Country team also brought
home all-conference honors for
Patrick Mutai, Victor Rotich, Paul
Sterlen, and Jeremiah Kipkemei.
In Men’s Soccer, Saye Suah brought
home the 2nd team all-conference
award. Michael Flynn was recognized
for being a Champion of Character. In
Women’s Soccer, Anani Magana also
brought home an award for being a
Champion of Character.
Women’s Volleyball was well
represented at All Conference. Susan
Tsisichie, Fatoumata Dacosta, Lucille
Johns, and Diana Castaneda
represented 1st team with Jessica
Izquierdo representing 2nd team. Both
AnJone’e Mathis and Alice Marques
received honorable mentions. Diana
Castaneda was named Defensive
Player of the year, while teammates
Andrea Daniels and Fatoumata
Dacosta were both honored as
Champions of Character.
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Congratulations to the Men’s Soccer Team on making it to
the first round of the playoffs!
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Teach For America
By Pheron Russell
Ever been in a situation where
adjectives just aren’t sufficient
enough to express your feelings?
That was exactly the predicament I
was in about a month ago en route to
Dallas, Texas, for my Teach For
America interview. Before I take you
back to the day of my interview, let
me give you a brief background on
the organization. Teach For America
is an American non-profit
organization that was founded to help
abolish educational inequity. This
organization solicits proficiently
performing recent college
graduates/professionals to fulfill a
two-year commitment to teach in
under-resourced communities
throughout the United States. These
individuals are the sergeants in the
trenches known as our educational
system. The application process was
rigorous. It included a comprehensive
application and phone interview. I
was blessed enough to do well during
the phone interview portion, and was
promptly invited to complete an in-
person interview.
Because of building anticipation, the
two hour drive to Dallas, Texas, for
the interview felt like years. The day
of the interview, I was the epitome of
the saying, “dressed to impress”—I
made sure to wake up bright and
early to ensure that this was the
case. When I arrived for the face-to-
face interview, my day consisted of a
plethora of activities that were
evaluated by two interviewers. It
included a five-minute lesson plan
that I constructed, listening to a
group activity with fellow
interviewees, a reflection from the
interviewers regarding their Teach
For America experience, and a one-
on-one interview with one of the
interviewers. I arrived at the
interview location almost two hours
early. This gave me extra time to
practice my five minute lesson plan
on predicates of a sentence.
Let’s fast forward to the meat and
potatoes of the day. There were
supposed to be 12 applicants there
on interview day; however, only six
of us were present and prepared. I
volunteered to be the first one to
teach my five-minute lesson plan.
Shocking, huh?! I was shocked at
myself, too, but it was a good look.
Now, here’s the thing about this
portion of the interview: all the fellow
applicants and interviewers were my
students for my five-minute lesson.
It really felt more like thirty seconds,
giving my palms just enough time to
break a sweat. As I took my seat
following the presentation, I said in
confidence to myself, “Pheron, you
handled that pretty well.” The next
portion of the day was the group
activity. Now, I’m not at liberty to
discuss this portion in detail, but I will
say that I definitely think my passion
for change in the educational system
was understated.
I’m going to go on a limb and say
that everyone at some point in his or
her childhood desired to be a
superhero and save the world; I have
a confession, I STILL think I can save
the world. This philanthropic
characteristic was further stimulated
as I listened to the interviewers’
reflections about their Teach For
America experiences. They talked
about why they chose to join, how
they were effective, and the students
that inspired them during their
teaching tenure.
The day closed with my one-on-one
interview; again, I am not at liberty
to give the logistics of this portion of
the day, but I will say that I was
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completely honest. The interviewer’s
questions forced me to be
transparent with both my skills and
flaws. Because I was so honest in
my one-on-one interview, I left Dallas
on a high, a high on the many ways I
could be an effective vessel as a
Teach For America Corp member.
For the next two weeks, I virtually
crossed my fingers—as if that
superstition would contribute to my
acceptance into Teach For America
(silly rabbit!). Then I remembered,
throughout my whole application
process, I gave EVERYTHING to God;
therefore, as I waited for the results,
I was more excited than nervous. I
am an example that the God that I
serve is real and has created us for a
purpose. Throughout my tenure at
Wiley College, I struggled with
finding/tapping into my talents and
accepting that God does have a
purpose for me. Thanks to God, my
parents, friends, Dr. Cruise, Ms. Gaut,
Dr. Engel, Dr. Hamilton, Wiley
Alumnus, and current Teach For
America Corp member, Tristan Love,
and the ever so motivational, Dr.
Morale, I AM a 2014 Teach For
America Corp member. I will be
teaching secondary English in
Arkansas. As a superhero in the
making, I am ready for the challenge,
but most importantly, I am ready for
the change I so yearn to see for
educational equity amongst our
children in America. How’s THAT for
a Wileyite!
My Journey to Make a
Lasting Difference
By Felix Ekwueme, NSCS Chapter
President
The National Society of Collegiate
Scholars (NSCS) is an honors
organization that recognizes and
elevates high achievers with a 3.4
grade point average or higher. The
organization provides career and
graduate school connections,
leadership and service opportunities,
and gives out $1 million in
scholarships annually. My journey to
start a NSCS Chapter at Wiley College
began in August 2012, after I visited
Houston Community College. During
this visit, I met NSCS student
members who dedicated their time
and efforts to the success of
incoming freshmen.
I was attracted and eager to be a
part of such an organization.
Therefore, I contacted the office of
Student Activities to inquire if we had
a NSCS Chapter on campus.
When I heard "No," I immediately
realized that if I wanted to positively
impact the lives of students by
starting a Chapter at Wiley; I would
have to be prepared to commit an
enormous amount of time and
energy.
On February 12, 2013, after a full
semester of ensuring that the College
met national and campus
requirements to start up a NSCS
Chapter, Wiley officially made a
chapter and held an inaugural new
member induction ceremony. The
journey was well worth it!
Interested?
Check us out! nscs.org/chapters/wiley-college
facebook.com/nscs.WileyCollege
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Introducing Urban Flow
By Kai Scates
Hello, my name is Kai Michelle
Scates. I am a 19-year-old
Sophomore here at Wiley College,
originally from Lancaster, CA. I have
created my own publication called
Urban Flow Magazine, established
this past summer.
When I came up with the idea of
Urban Flow Magazine, I made it a
fashion magazine for college students
everywhere. So, I began to blog on
tumblr and Instagram.
Then students started e-mailing me
asking for more features. So I was
inspired to make Urban Flow
Magazine just a little bit more than
fashion. I thought about classmates,
friends, and other college students
who live in this urban generation we
are a part of. We are dreamers,
artists, philosophers, and business-
minded individuals. The older
generation may not see what we see:
a vivid urban landscape filled with
diversity.
When I was a preteen, the only
magazines for my age were
SEVENTEEN and J-14… stuff that was
cute but not much for a young black
girl to relate to.
There wasn’t a lot of diversity: Zac
Efron, Hillary Duff, Dillon and Cole
Sprous. Yes, they were positive
characters, but they lacked diversity.
What about the black and brown
girls? We needed more motivation.
Sure, Essence and Ebony cater to
minorities but they appealed to the
fully grown-up generation.
My vision with Urban Flow Magazine
is to keep our generation motivated
with material that relates to a
younger, more diverse crowd. As the
younger generation flips through the
pages of Urban Flow Magazine, they
will know that they can achieve what
those who are featured achieved. The
people are relatable. From college
students to young entrepreneurs,
these are real people who are
achieving great things in their life.
You, too, can be inspired by Urban
Flow Magazine by checking us out
online!
facebook.com/urbanflowmag
urbanflowmagazine.tumblr.com
twitter.com/UrbanFlowMag
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From Marshall to L.A.
Two months after starting college
classes at Wiley College, freshmen
Lyle Kleinman and Nathan Leal,
members of Wiley’s debate team,
never thought they would be back in
their home state so quickly. After
auditioning for the exhibition team,
they found themselves representing
their new school on televised and live
streamed debates across the country.
This time, they landed in Los Angeles
along with eight other students to
represent Wiley College in a series of
TV appearances and live-casted
debates. In between national media
appearances, the team soaked up
local culture, including some of the
best soul food in Los Angeles,
courtesy of Dulan’s on Crenshaw.
It’s a moment the historic team
would not have thought possible.
Seventy-eight years ago, Wiley
College made history when a small
group of debaters beat the reigning
national champions at the University
of Southern California. It was a true
underdog victory under the
leadership of debate coach and Wiley
College English professor, Melvin B.
Tolson.
After receiving a generous gift from
Denzel Washington in 2008, the
Wiley College debate team has
flourished. The team of 26 members
competes at more than a dozen
tournaments annually under the
guidance of a large coaching staff
headed by Director of Forensics,
Christopher Medina.
Now in its sixth year, the debate
team is coming of age—and receiving
substantial press.
On October 24, Lady Charmaine Live
highlighted the achievements of the
revitalized team, its roots, and its
future. The team’s success was heard
in 97 countries across the globe.
From Marshall to L.A. and heard
across the world, Wiley students are
making a mark!
(Wiley students post with the owner of Dulan’s On Crenshaw)
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Tavis Smiley Welcomes
Debaters to L.A.
On Thursday, October 24, Lyle Kleinman
and Nathan Leal, along with Coach Chris
Medina, met with Tavis Smiley on his
critically acclaimed radio talk show.
“It was inspiring to see the amount that
people cared and respected the history
that we were trying to uphold as Wiley
College,” said Freshman Nathan Leal.
“Even though it’s been 78 years from the
original debate, people are still willing to
take the time to stop and listen to stories
that laid the foundation for the stories we
hear and learn from today.”
Wiley Connects With L.A.
High School
Wiley's debate team enjoyed a visit to
Inglewood High School in Los Angeles on October 23, 2013, where they
performed a mock debate for
students and participated in a Q & A session with inquiries ranging from
what are their fields of study to whether they aspire to be courtroom
attorneys, to what would they be doing in five years. And there was
musical entertainment by Austin
Ashford! (LEFT: The team is
pictured with Inglewood’s class
officers; BELOW: The team
performs)
(LEFT TO RIGHT: Lyle Kleinman, Nathan Leal, Tavis Smiley, Chris Medina)
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Carrying on the Legacy
Ailey Pope, a Wiley alumnus, was a powerhouse speaker on the debate
team. Televised NAACP debates? Huge
crowds? No problem. Ailey maintained her cool and level head. Last year, Ailey
spotted talent in high school senior, Kayla Hall, and encouraged her to try out
for the team.
Kayla, now a freshman and resident of
Dogan Hall, has thrown herself heart and soul into the debate team. In some
ways, she’s taken on Ailey’s role as a powerhouse speaker in Public Address.
Taking a break from graduate work at Southern Methodist University, Ailey
watched her young recruit bring home her first Tournament Championship in
Persuasion at the Missouri Mule, an
award Ailey had earned the year before.
Congratulations to Kayla for keeping the legacy going!
(LEFT: Ailey and Kayla, 2013)
Adding Up Success
Being successful in the field of accounting
takes more than just being great with numbers. Sure, it takes good math skills
and attention to detail, but to land a job, members of The Accounting Club (TAC)
are taking professionalism seriously and
boosting their job hunting skills at the same time.
On October 3-5, TAC members jetted off
to Houston, TX to participate in communication, personal branding, mock
interviews, and resume-building
workshops from the National Association of Black Accountants. “Now I know that I
should invest in a portfolio to be ahead of the game,” said TAC President, Israel
Pierre, at the end of the conference.
Adriane Cornish advises other students
take advantage of similar opportunities, because occasions like this are rare once
you are out of school. So take advantage of the professional development
opportunities before you graduate.
The Accounting Club takes a calculated approach to professionalism.
For Debra Coleman, the experience made
her reevaluate her brand association. First impressions are made within
seconds of meeting someone new. She
emphasizes the importance of identifying
your “brand” and separating yourself from the crowd. So make those first
impressions count!
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Let’s Eradicate Hunger
By Leon Moukendi
I am a French speaking native from the
Republic of Congo, majoring in Business
Management and Accounting at Wiley College. I am involved in community-
based projects on campus and in the community. As President of the
Business Management Club, and Project
Manager for the ENACTUS (a community of student, academic and
business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to
transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world), I embarked on one
of the most challenging projects: the
eradication of hunger within our community.
I am the project lead of Let’s Can
Hunger Spring 2013 for the Wiley
Chapter of ENACTUS. My team and I travelled with a Wiley delegation to
participate in the Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit held in Kansas
City. As a result of this trip, a revolutionary idea was born: create a
platform to help educate people about
hunger and build sustainable projects to eradicate it.
Today, I serve as the chair of the Wiley
College Hunger Initiative Committee
and am working on one of the biggest student-led projects within the
community: the Wiley Community Garden. This is a sustainable initiative
that will help us provide food for more than 100 households annually in the
most efficient and sustainable way. I
am so excited to see how the team is working to rally volunteers on campus
to make this initiative a reality so it can continue to serve as a shining example
of Wiley’s involvement in the
community.
Leon—FAR LEFT—and the ENACTUS team.
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Party in Pink Raises Funds for Breast Cancer
Students across campus get their blood pumping with Zumba workouts offered by Dr. Mweni Ekpo on most weekday evenings.
October’s Zumber classes prove that Zumba is good for the body in more ways than one. On October 21, Zumba attendees,
mostly students, raised $175.05 to support Zumba® Global Research Grant for Breast Cancer Prevention, managed by
Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Way to go!
(ABOVE: Summer Kennerson and Mahogany Terry; BELOW: Party in Pink participants pose for a group shot.)
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Where Dreams Come True
By Tamika Shields
As a member of the Pre-Alumni Council Board, I attended the United Negro
College Fund Conference February 13-
14, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. On February 15, 2013, I sporadically decided
to take a risk that would cause me to reach higher heights and surpass my
own expectations. I began networking
and found myself talking with a young lady about exploratory programs. She
suggested that I investigate The Disney College Program. Like most people, I was
familiar with the Disney brand, but unaware of the educational opportunities
that were offered through the company.
I began to research the Disney College
Program. I didn’t expect to get further than submitting an application because I
was considering other options for my
summer. I wanted to postpone completing my application but for some
strange reason, I couldn’t. Personally, I believe that it was God mysteriously
working on my behalf, but I didn’t notice
it.
I submitted my application. On March 13, my phone rang. It was a
representative from The Disney College Program informing me that I would
receive a call for a phone interview. I
was overwhelmed and elated—so much so that I almost missed the call! Of
course I was afraid of failure, yet I continued my pursuit because I knew
that this inordinate risk would benefit my
future.
When I answered the phone, I recognized that in that moment I had to
choose to either sink or swim. I swam! After getting the green light from
The Disney College Program, I began to
look at my life differently.
Being a part of The Disney College Program has transformed my
life. Participation has not only provided me with educational nutrition, but it has
also allowed me the opportunity to develop a more comprehensive
understanding of giving: giving time, quality, patience, and most of all, love.
All in all, this experience has been
breathtaking!
(Tamika with Mickey Mouse, 2013)
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Celebrating the Church
On Thursday, September 12, Wiley
College honored its United
Methodist Roots with a “Celebrating
the Church” worship service in the
Julius S. Scott Sr. Chapel. Students
raised $1,400 to support the
Emerging Leaders initiative for the
Texas Annual Conference. The
initiative provides support
candidates for ministry starting in
high school, through college,
seminary, ordination, and early
pastoral appointments in order to
develop a new generation for His
service. Wiley’s contribution will help
fund the program’s grants,
internships, and leadership training
initiatives. Bishop Janice Riggle Huie
accepted the check on behalf of the
Texas Annual Conference
(Members of the United Methodist Church and Wiley Students.)
(Wiley students present their donation to the Emerging Leaders Institute.)
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Contact Us
Dr. Joseph L. Morale
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services
Nelson House
X3233
Dr. Charmaine T. Cruise
Assistant to the VP for SAES
Nelson House [email protected]
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Ms. Teresa Horn
Senior Administrative Assistant Nelson House
[email protected] x3234
Mrs. Duanchelle Lewis Secretary I
Nelson House [email protected]
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Ms. Janet Eaton
Director of Athletics [email protected]
Alumni Gym, Room 110 X3293
Mr. Christopher Medina Director of Forensics/QEP
Wiley Pemberton Complex, Room 101 [email protected]
X3084
Mr. Ardis Wright
Director of Residence Life
Haywood L. Strickland, Room 105 [email protected]
X1251
Ms. Sandra Bryant
Associate Director of Residence Life Dogan Hall
[email protected] X3284
Ms. Jamecia Murray Interim Director of Admissions
Admissions Building, Room 128 [email protected]
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Ms. Shonte Epperson
College Nurse Dogan Hall, Room 126
[email protected] X3260
Ms. LaDonna Gaut Director of Counseling and Career
Planning Nelson House
[email protected] X2477
Ms. Jessica Edmond
Student Activities Coordinator
Wiley Pemberton Complex Student Activities Center
[email protected] X3261
Mrs. Delores Tennison Interim Director of Student Records and
Registrar David L. Beckley Building 105
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Mr. Richard Johnson Director of the Student Success Academy
Wiley Pemberton Complex 128 [email protected]
X3351
Rev. Tori Butler
Chaplain Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel
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