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Campus Review
June 3, 2013
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Alumni Association Announces its New Officers
Clayton State Alumnus
Promoted to Master’s Level Position
Diana Peters
Recognized as
Exemplarily Intern at
Transition House
by Samantha Watson, University Relations
Diana Peters, a recent Clayton State
University graduate from Jonesboro, was
recognized for her exemplary service dur-
ing her internship at Transition House,
Inc., in April.
Transition House is a program that pro-
vides supportive housing and recovery for
homeless veteran adults with alcohol and
drug addictions.
Her recognition took place at the gradua-
tion ceremony for veterans who complet-
ed the program. She was acknowledged
for her outstanding contributions to the
program in such a short amount of time.
Peters was completely surprised by the
award, “I was just doing what comes nat-
The Clayton State Alumni Association
held its Officer Installation Ceremony on
Thursday, Apr. 25, in Spivey Hall, mark-
ing the first time the Alumni Association
conducted a separate standalone event to
honor outgoing officers and recognize the
incoming ones.
Foremost among the incoming officers is
an individual for whom the honor is far
from being a “first time.” New President
Lanelle LaRue of Lake City, Ga., has
twice previously served as president of
the Clayton State Alumni Association, and
is also one of the charter members of the
Clayton State Alumni Association, dating
back to 1991.
Joining LaRue as officers will be Vice
President Larry Jordan (McDonough),
Treasurer Jenny L. Rice (Newnan) and
Secretary Marvin H. Bailey, Jr.
(Stockbridge). All three are new to serv-
ing as Alumni Association officers.
LaRue grew up in the Veazey community
of Greene County, Ga., the youngest of
eight children. She earned her Associate
Degree in Business from Clayton State in
1985, and has also earned numerous cer-
Clayton State alumnus DeMario Lindsey
was promoted to a master’s level clinical
exercise physiologist at Saint Joseph
Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation on Apr.
12.
“I am extremely excited to have the
opportunity to serve my patients in a
greater capacity and to work within such
an excellent organization that supports
and allows the growth of its employees,”
comments Lindsey, a native of Lithonia,
Ga., who graduated with his Bachelor of
Science in Health and Fitness
Management in 2009.
Lindsey professes that Clayton State’s
professors made a tremendous impact on
him. They “provided a nurturing environ-
ment that allowed me to develop as a stu-
dent and healthcare professional.” He also
acknowledges that Clayton State “pre-
pared me with the knowledge, skill, abili-
ties, and professionalism needed to suc-
ceed in the work place.”
“The program is honored by his promo-
tion and together we congratulate him for
his focus and dedicated hard work with
the community,” states Dr. Melanie
Poudevigne, FACSM director, Health and
Fitness Management.
In the future Lindsey will be pursing a
doctoral degree in public health.
“I will continue to strive to grow as a cli-
nician/leader in order to provide high
quality healthcare and reduce health dis-
parities in the community,” he says.
His wish is that his story inspires other
students to achieve their dreams.
(L to R): Lanelle LaRue, Larry Jordan, Marvin H. Bailey, Jr., and Jenny L. Rice
Alumni
Officers, cont’d., p. 18
Peters, cont’d, p. 12