“The Eloquence of the Scribes”: Initiation, Expectations, and Mastery—Continuing the Legacy of Howard University

1. What can and will you do to be a part of the "best and brightest" of Howard?

I guess there are a lot of things that I can do to be a part of the "best and brightest" of Howard University. I believe the first step all of us made to becoming a part of the best and brightest was deciding to attend. After taking that step, I can make sure I'm active in organizations that make a change. I also must stay on top of my classwork, so one day I can be something positive for my black community. 

2. What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? How does your citizenship in the nation inform your world citizenry?

I feel being a citizen of the world means being more than just born into the world. That obviously classifies you as a citizen, but being a meaningful citizen means helping the world around you. Doing things that positively impact your community-things that positively impact your community and the communities of others.

3. Identify a representative thinker of Howard. How does that figure's life work inspire you to "till and turn over the soil" which, as Dr Thornton noted, is expected of each Howard student.

I think all of the staff and students at Howard are representative thinkers of our university. I think all of them are doing something that inspires me. I walk around campus everyday and see nothing but inspiration. I am so proud to be in the presence of such individuals.