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Graves is currently a field represen- tative with the United State Census Bureau in conjunction with the Cen- ter for Disease Control and Preven- tion. She is the co-founder and Chief Operation Officer of a non-profit or- ganization known as Community Unification Initiatives, (CUI). CUI’s mission is to make an impact on the community through HIV/AIDS lit- eracy, tutoring children and adoles- cents and mentoring families in need.
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Andrew Hoang (B.A. Middle Grades Education ’11), of Forest Park, GA, was recently named one of 40 of Georgia’s best and brightest new teachers and is in line to receive the New Teacher Assistance Grant from Georgia Power. Hoang is an eighth-grade honors physical science teacher at Elite Scholars Academy in Jonesboro, GA. Candidates had to be in the top 25 percent of their class ac- ademically , be a first-year teacher employed by a public school in Georgia, and demonstrate a high ap- titude for teaching.
Lynn Sanders (M.S.N. Nursing ‘11), of Stone Mountain, GA, recently joined the Navy Reserves nurse corps and says she has enjoyed the
new journey in her life after recently receiving her advanced nursing de- gree from Clayton State.
Chanielle Lee (B.S. Health Care Management ’11), of McDonough, GA, sends the following testimonial of her years at Clayton State:
I had been a student at Clayton State University since 2007. Clayton State is a major part of my life, not because I took a few classes here, but because it was this environment where I developed my sense of char- acter, integrity, and life-long goals. One of my biggest accomplishments was becoming active in a campus ministry here; it empowered me to lean on my faith to help me get through the next four years of my life. With that support, I became a Laker Orientation Leader, Career Services ambassador, Alternative Spring Break volunteer, Ask Me! program student coordinator, and peer health educator. Because of these experiences, prior to gradua- tion, I was able to earn opportunities with companies such as Grady Health System, Emory Healthcare and Sherwin Williams Company, just to name a few. I am positive be- cause of my experiences here at Clayton State, I will leave a bench- mark for more students to achieve the impossible. Now, my five-year
A new alumnus signs his name to the fall Class of 2011 banner. Congratulations Clay- ton State graduates!
old son will see the importance of being goal-oriented, being a com- munity leader, and having tremen- dous faith. From the bottom of my heart; thank you Clayton State Uni- versity.
Emeritus Director of Student Life Rob Taylor celebrated the 40th anniversary of his first day at Clayton State with a party. Guests included people Taylor served with when he began his career. (L to R) Mary Lou (Burks) Perry(‘73), Butch Perry, Carol Casavant Doris (Director of Counseling 1971-1974), Becky Armstrong, Clint Arm- strong (‘73), Heather (Croft) Russell (‘73), Connie Taylor (former Clayton student 1974-77), Rob Taylor (Emeritus Director of Student Life - 1971-1996)
A member of the 2011 NCAA Division II National Championship team, Brittany Hall announces“Play Ball” during Clayton State Alumni Night at Turner Field.
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