2025 MILES COLLEGE HONORS CONVOCATION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 | 11:00A.M. |KNOX-WINDHAM GYMNASIUM
Dr. Tonya Perry, Presiding Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs
PROCESSIONAL…………………………………………………….……….“Rigaudon”.....…………………………………………Patrick Whitehead, Organist Andre Campra
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MUSICAL SELECTION
INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT
“Little Innocent Lamb”
Reverend Desi L. Echoles, Presiding Elder Birmingham District Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Adjunct, Miles College
Caleb L. Davis 2025-2026 SGA President Elect
The Miles College Choir
Wallace Bartholomew Valerie R. Harris, Director
PRESENTATION OF THE SPEAKERS
Bobbie Knight, J.D. 15th President of Miles College
SPEAKERS
Dr. Perry, Provost
Jordan McCray Tyson Brown Marquese Smith Aniya Erskine Skylar A. Jones Criminal Justice Business Administration Computer and Information Science Biology Biology Senior Sophomore Junior Sophomore Senior Presidential Scholar Dean’s Scholar Honors II Presidential Scholar S.W.A.G Scholar Class of 2025 Cohort Dothan, Alabama Jacksonville, Florida Birmingham , Alabama Birmingham, Alabama Wiggins, Mississippi
“CORDING
CEREMONY”
(2024 -2025 Honorees) President Knight. Provost Dr. Perry
Accompanied by:………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….......Dr. Felecia Cunningham Ms. Angela D. Williams
MUSICAL SELECTION…………………“Glory Hallelujah! Since I Laid My Burdens Down”………….….……..…The Miles College Choir Wallace Cheatham Valerie R. Harris, Director
Acknowledgements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...........................President Knight
ALMA MATER
Benediction
RECESSIONAL………………………………………….…………… …“A Mighty Fortress”....………..………….……...……Patrick Whitehead, Organist Martian Luther
Please, remain seated until the platform guest, faculty, and students have completely recessed.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS 3.80 – 4.00
George L. Aguilera - Kissimmee, FL
*Ashley Amaro-Zambrano - Tuscaloosa, AL
*Yazmin R. Ambriz-Martinez - Huntsville, AL
*Tederia N. Ashley - Brmingham, AL
*Jerris A. Baker - Tempe, AZ
Marshay T. Ball - Center Point, AL
Makayla E. Bass - Jackson, TN
Ciera J. Bell - Birmingham, AL
*Whitney J. Bennett - Marion, AL
Jeremiah I. Bianchi - Davenport, FL
Candice T. Blake - Fairfield, AL
*Jaliyah A. Brown - Pike Road, AL
Chandler W. Byram - Bessemer, AL
Dominique L. Carpenter - Birmingham, AL
Keyona A. Carter - Birmingham, AL
Verlencia L. Carter - Birmingham, AL
*Jaden M. Clemon - Whistler, AL
Trinity J. Collier - Prattville, AL
* Anesia M. Conner - Birmingham, AL
Manuel D. Corona - Tampa, FL
*Willie H. Dates - Mobile, AL
*Shayla Y. Davis - Prattville, AL
Chiniqua T. Edwards - Calera, AL
Jamia L. Ellison - Fairfield, AL
Aniya L. Erskine - Birmingham, AL
Kecia R. Fagnes - Birmingham, AL
Erin D. Fuller - Helena, AL
Trinidy Gaines - Waxahachie, TX
Zostrianos Giordani-Gross - Canada
Charity E. Givans - Birmingham, AL
Nyla J. Graves - Atmore, AL
Tynashia R. Gray - Foley, AL
Keidarris J. Griffin - Tuscaloosa, AL
*Mikaylah A. Harris - Ellenwood, GA
Charlisa R. Haynes - Birmingham, AL
Bryonna M. Henley - Pleasant Grove, AL
Kayla C. Hill - Llburn, GA
Andre L. Holloway - Birmingham, AL
Alec J. Howard - Trussville, AL
Stephen R. Hunt - Chelsea, AL
Khloe A. Johnson - West Collierville, TN
Skyy M. Johnson - Bessemer, AL
*Jeremiah M. Jones - Calera, AL
*Tiffany E. Jones -Huntsville, AL
Braylen J. Jones - Muscle Shoals, AL
Skylar A. Jones -Wiggins, MS
Ayanna T. Kelley Hueytown, AL
Jayden J. Lamar Hazel Green, AL
*Brianna M. Leahr - Fairfield, OH
Madison Z. Lee - Statesboro, GA
Zakry J. Licastro - Cantonment, FL
Kyra A. Long - Meridianville, AL
Joseph Lonnette - Alexandria, LA
Nayani L. Manor - North Las Vegas, NV
William B. Marshall - Madison, MS
*Angela Woods McClure - Birmingham,AL
Laura L. McCormick - Vestavia, AL
Jordan I. McCray - Dothan, AL
*MaKiyah K. McFarland - Mulga, AL
Jazlin D. Mitchell- Lincoln, AL
Kendall Z. Mitchell- Pleasant Grove, AL
Jasmine M. Moore -Birmingham, AL
Katherine S. Nelson - Bessemer, AL
Gerah L. Parks - Birmingham, AL
Jaylon A. Pearson - Selby, AL
Tametrius L. Pogue - Theodore, AL
*Kaleb L. Priest- Hazel -Green, AL
*Carla D. Redeaux - Birmingham, AL
Antonio T. Reeves - Milledgeville, GA
Gianna D. Rhodes - Ridgeway, SC
Ethan H. Riley - Birmingham, AL
Jasmine R. Russell - Wetumpka, AL
Jania A. Samuel-Newman - Dacula, GA
Wanda N. Shelby - Fairfield, AL
*Yari T. Sigler -Fultondale, AL
*Hannah B. Smith -Memphis, TN
Sylvea A. Smith-Mack - Phenix City, AL
Savannah O. Sparks - Fortson, GA
Steven D. Stafford - Trussville, AL
Logan K. Starnes - Columbiana, AL
Jahmar S. Stephens - Adamsville, AL
*Anita Summerville - Birmingham, AL
Casey D. Threats - Pittsburg, CA
Carmelo A. Turner - Atmore, AL
*Shalayiah N. Waid - Parrish, AL
Lashannon D. Walker - Birmingham, AL
Christopher J. Warren - Pinson, AL
*Tameria L. Watkins - Greensboro, AL
Cordell J. Weathers - Calera, AL
Jayson R. Wood -Mount Olive, AL
Caleb J. Young - Adamsville, AL
Rosalia L. Andres Tomas – Birmingham, AL
Aniya A. Askew – Macon, GA
Elijia J. Barney – Gulfport, MS
Kenya A. Beckham – Birmingham, AL
Peyton A. Bell – Fultondale, AL
Nile M. Bennett – Atlanta, GA
Jordan T. Broussard – Birmingham, AL
Tyson J. Brown – Jacksonville, FL
Chase B. Christian – Pelham, AL
Cayman W. Collins – Irmo, SC
Salam Conteh – Washington, DC
Kiarrah A. Cook – Birmingham, AL
Tyrah S. Cooper - Los Angeles, CA
Jason C. Cox – Austell, GA
Payton A. Cromwell – Mobile, AL
Corey A. Crosby – Adamsville, AL
*Bryanna H. Davis – Ellenwood, GA
*Jordan A. Davis – Griffin, GA
Caleb L. Davis – Fultondale, AL
Darrius L. Ellis – Selma, AL
*James R. Fields – Augusta, GA
Jazlyn J. Franks – Hueytown, AL
*Kennedy M. Freeman – Carson, CA
Alexander W. Fuller – Vestavia, AL
*Jai D. Gaines – Laplace, LA
Xavion W. Gaither – Stockbridge, GA
*Yasmin R. Gamble – Fairfield, AL
*Alana S. Gibbs - Lithia Springs, GA
*Hagen M. Gingras –Pinson, AL
Tyjuan J. Green – Centerpoint, AL
Valencia L. Gresham – Brimingham, AL
*Toney M. Hampton – Birmingham, AL
Jeremy C. Harbison – Falkville, AL
*Kayla D. Hardrick – Cordova, TN
*Iemyiah T. Harris – Talladega, AL
Tiara S. Harris – Birmingham, AL
*Lauren K. Harton – Clanton, AL
*Jaeden J. Henderson – Pleasant, Grove AL
Caleb L. Hobbs - Saint Augustine, FL
Renecia M. Hogans – Vernon, FL
Kyron L. Horn – Thomasville, AL
Landon B. Houston - Powder Springs, GA
Tey'lah K. Huggins - Birmingham, AL
Marquise R. Hughes – Macon, GA
Ronshelle D. Huitt - Pine Apple, AL
Sha'quey R. D. Jarrett – Montgomery, AL
Jessica S Jenkins – Birmingham, AL
*Simone M. Johnson Sacramento, CA
*Ceonta'Nai T. Johnson Pinson, AL
Indya M. Johnson -Luverne, AL
*Dariya I. Jones – Memphis, TN
*Taylor S. Jones – Huntsville, AL
Carmelo S. Jones – Douglasville, GA
Tamiah A. Jones – Birmingham, AL
Caden W. Kiefer – Spring, TX
Kyle D. Kimble – Mobile, AL
*Kolby T. King - Powder Springs, GA
*Makayla A. Kirkman – Moundville, AL
Brandon L. Leroy – Eufaula, AL
*Nikeycia H. Lewis – Memphis, TN
Camden S. Matthews – Scottsboro, AL
Jada C. McCalebb – Gulfport, MS
Eliyah I. McIlwain – Arlington, TN
*Eunique D. McKinney – Goodwater, AL
Jada A. McNabb – Mccalla, AL
Calvin R. Mendoza – Ardmore, OK
Gavin H. Millians – Bremen, GA
Dearriona E. Mills - Los Angeles, CA
*Jimaya S. Milton – Mobile, AL
Adrienne N. Minnefield – Mobile, AL
Laila J. Minter - Cedar Hill, TX
Lachelsea O. Moore – Marion, AL
Deandrea R. Moorer – Birmingham, AL
Steven D. Murriel Jr – Mishawaka, IN
Keito Muto – Enterprise, AL
*William H. Nall – Birmingham, AL
Ayonna J. Naylor – Meridian, MS
Desalynn A. Nesbitt - Phenix City, AL
Tawana L. Nevels – Tuscaloosa, AL
*Xavier D. Norman – Birmingham, AL
Edward Osley – Pinson, AL
Sharon V. Pam - Nigera
Makel J. Patrick – Valley, AL
Justin R. Edward Patterson – Birmingham, AL
*Jordan K. Pearson – Helena, AL
Emily K Phillips – Bessemer, AL
Ashia S Pickett – Birmingham, AL
Faizon D. Pruitt – Birmingham, AL
Meisha L. Reed – Birmingham, AL
Kelvin B Rembert – Birmingham, AL
Jaelyn P Rhynes – Hewitt, TX
Brinten M. Richardson – Mobile, AL
*Kevin M. Robertson – Austell, GA
Jaylon J Ruffin – Madison, AL
Jude S. Jacques - Haines City, FL
Laylah D. Sanders - Gurley, AL
DEAN’S SCHOLARS
(CONTINUED)
*William T. Sims - Calera, AL
Jaden B. Smith – Charlotte, NC
Michael D. Smith – Saraland, AL
Julian Q. Smith Brown – Sacramento, CA
Constance C. Snead – Tuscaloosa, AL
*Tyler I. Spruill – Durham, NC
Samuel A. Stagno – Merced, CA
*MaKenzie N. Stewart – Dallas, GA
*Kirsten A. Stroud - Pike Road, AL
*Jordan M. Tanks – Atlanta, GA
*Michelle K. C. Tanks – Atlanta, GA
*A'Kaysia U. A. Thomas – Mobile, AL
Roderick J. Thomas – Bessemer, AL
Tracey A. Thomas – Fayetteville, AL
*Taylor C. C. Thompson – Clementon, NJ
Tyron O. Thompson – Repton, AL
Walton K. Thompson – Hattiesburg, MS
*Gregory A. Trammell – Hueytown, AL
*Demaya J. Tull – Atlanta, GA
*Nakedria M. Turner – Cedartown, GA
*Christian J. Twymon – Sylacauga, AL
*Tamara D Walker – Hardaway, AL
Rylen L Walker - Greenwell Springs, LA
Xavier D. Wallace – Meridianville, AL
Demonte A. Washington - Montgomery, AL
*Amea L. Watson – Montgomery, AL
Logan R Watts – Mccalla, AL
Tyesha G Weeden – Memphis, TN
Shanterrica C. Wess – Memphis, TN
William M. Wessels – Florissant, MO
Derria A White - Tuscaloosa, AL
Landon G. Whitehead – Odenville, AL
Conner M. Whitfield – Odenville, AL
*Alana J. Williams –Cleveland, OH
*Jamese L Williams – Birmingham, AL
*Jesse J. Williams - Panama City, FL
*Mai'Trell L. Williams – Besseme,r AL
Andrea R. Williams – Birmingham, AL
Joy S Williams – Bessemer, AL
Mikayla S Williams - Salem AL
Shavonna B. Williams – Midway, AL
Zion D. Williams – Andalusia, AL
Ta'nya J Wright – Mccalla, AL
*Graduated Spring 2025
HONORS II SCHOLARS
3.20 – 3.49
*Erin N. Adams - Phenix City, AL
Evan T. Alexander - Birmingham, AL
Aniyah D. Austin - Midfield, AL
*Jamiyah A. Baldwin - Birmingham, AL
*James C. Ballard - Lithonia, GA
Erica M. Barnes - Pleasant Grove, AL
Uche A. Bean - Birmingham, AL
Deleasa J. Bell - Birmingham, AL
Devin L. Bentley - Griffin, GA
*Armari A. Boyd - Valley, AL
Auston M. Brewer - Fort Wayne, IN
Samuel A. Brooks - Evergreen, AL
*Amir G. Brown - Trussville, AL
*India S. Brown - Huntsville, AL
*Kaleigh N. Burden - Troy, AL
Bradley D. Caldwell -Troy, AL
Marquell D. Cathey - Memphis, TN
Davauntae Cemexan - Decatur, GA
*Tamyra D. Chafford -Huntsville, AL
Yasmin S. Clay - Jasper, AL
*Xaviar R. Coleman - Pleasant Grove, AL
Nicholas E. Copen - Northport, AL
Kaleb J. Crawford - Odenville, AL
Anya M. Creecy - Laplace, LA
Bryan O. Cruz - Zephyrhills, FL
*Caddialonte V. C. - Tifton, GA
Camillia J. Daniels - Tarrant, AL
Freddie L. Davis - Mobile, AL
Rodney D. Jesus - Bronx, NY
Chelse B. Duff - Birmingham, AL
Jaecy D Every - New Orleans, LA
Ronald E C Feimster - Detroit, MI
*Jaquel J Fells - Center Point, AL
Benen A Fernandez - Savannah, GA
Antonique Keshun - Ford Montgomery, AL
Niterrious T Foster - Ellenwood, GA
Johnnie L Franklin -Birmingham, AL
Chy'kira M Fuller - Selma, AL
Donsha T Gaither - Commerce, GA
Alyana T. George - Birmingham, AL
Tierrika S. Givens - Birmingham, AL
Destiny B. Golston - Mobile, AL
*Nadija N. Graves - Atmore, AL
*Feliah B. Greer - Lafayette, AL
Caleb D Grubbs - Austell, GA
*Ze'Nia A Haley - Montgomery, AL
Ryan M. Hardman - Phenix City, AL
*William J. Hardy - Bessemer, AL
Jaden K. Hardy - Hoover, AL
Isaiah K. Harris - Bessemer, AL
Jimaya M. Harris - Birmingham, AL
Anijah Howard - Milwaukee, WI
Kiyara M Howard-Garza - Amarillo, TX
Kameron J. Jackson Birmingham, AL
Brandy L. Jamfi - Birmingham, AL
Christmas A. Johnson - Camden, AL
Amarion T Jones - Miami, FL
Jaylin L. Jones - Birmigham, AL
Maurice I. Jones - New Orleans, LA
Trenton R. Jones - Pelham, AL
Noelle King - Bessemer, AL
James J. Kyles - Pleasant Grove, AL
Timberly K. Lawrence - Murfreesboro, TN
Javonta H Leatherwood - Tuscaloosa, AL
Derrick D. Lee - Mobile, AL
Victoria M. Lewis - Orlando, FL
*Antonio D. Lockett -Mobile, AL
Sucuri L Luster - Pleasant Grove, AL
Daria F Maddox - West Point, GA
Tyrese S. Matthews - New Orleans, LA
Dixie R. M. Locust - Fork, AL
Zamaria Z. McDonald - Detroit, MI
Nia Simone McGaughy - Birmingham, AL
*Danny L McIntosh - Birmingham, AL
Rachel S. McLain - Hoover, AL
*Breundrea L. McMillon - Birmingham, AL
Zion C. Milton - Bessemer, AL
Alexzandria N. Montgomery Coffeeville, AL
Monica L. Montgomery - Birmingham, AL
Kyah R Moore - Moundville, AL
Aarron D Morrow - Muscle Shoals, AL
Mitchael C. Mosby Southaven, MS
Auriel D Moultry Brundidge, AL
Troyneka Jackqulin Murray Riverdale, GA
*Simone' L D Nash - Lamar, SC
Ke'asia N. Norris - Camp Hill, AL
Taylor J.Oakes - Bessemer, AL
*Brian C. Officer - Montgomery, AL
*Jaylin W. Peterson - Birmingham, AL
Zedrick Z. Powell - Birmingham, AL
Carson T. Pritchett - Decatur, GA
Zachary Readus - Harvest, AL
Olivia A Reynolds - Vestavia Hills, AL
Stacy D. Ricks - Vestavia Hills, AL
3.49(continued)
Eric B. Rogers - Birmingham, AL
Rudolph L. Roseman - Birmingham, AL
Wallace D. Rutledge - Birmingham, AL
Frederick L. Samuel - Trussville, AL
Amere S Sanders - Detroit, MI
Jonero J Scott Baton - Rouge, LA
*Andrew C. Shackleford - Quinton, AL
Asha T.S. Shareef - Riverdale, GA
Julia F Shelton - Sawyerville, AL
Dushonti M Smith - Montevallo, AL
Kendra B. Smith - Birmingham, AL
Marquese R. Smith - Birmingham, AL
Nicorriea L. Smith - Columbus, GA
Takyla M Smoot - Vincent, AL
Trace A. Spann - Grand Prairie, TX
Naszire O. Starkey - South Pittsburg, TN
Shakya B. Story - Lafayette, AL
Aniya N Stots - Birmingham, AL
Jacoby J Sturgeon - Pinson, AL
Demarcus M. Sweet -Goodwater, AL
Tashira B. Taylor - Adamsville, AL
*Shakayla B. Terry - Montgomery, AL
*Jakayla Thomas - Denver, CO
Angelicia T Thomas - Perry, GA
D'Anthony J. Threatt - Birmingham, AL
Najashi Q. Tolefree - Aubrey, TX
Kendall K Townsend - Chattanooga, TN
*Corey T. Trotter - Hephzibah, GA
Jaylon E. Tunstall - Birmingham, AL
Conner E. Twymon - Sylacauga, AL
Zion A Underwood - Mulga, AL
*Ava M. Walker - West Memphis, AR
*Daniel T. Walker - Compton, CA
Quintina S. Warren - Bessemer, AL
Nyia T Westbrook - Birmingham, AL
Aniyah J. Williams - Cleveland, OH
Lenaira M. Williams - Tampa, FL
*Alijah J. Wilson - Birmingham, AL
Erick J Wilson - Millport, AL
CaShare'e M Winn - Stone Mountain, GA
*JaKayla A. Young - Mobile, AL
Beverly G. Adkins - Waveland, MS
Eric D. Alexander - Birmingham, AL
Jessica L. Allen - Birmingham, AL
Khalil O. Anglin - Miami, FL
Shamiya L. Austin - Birmingham, AL
Dhakirah P. Baraka - Birmingham, AL
Ta'moz D. Barnes - Hattiesburg, MS
Joshua X. Birchfield - Pinson, AL
Michaiah F. Boykin - Carrollton, GA
*Jada A. L. Bradford - Montgomery, AL
Blane W. Bradford - Brownsburg, IN
*Jalysha L. Brown - Birmingham, AL
Todd A. Burt - Garner, NC
Jaden I. Campbell - Semmes, AL
Ra'monie L. Carter - Mobile, AL
Kiersten T. Clark - Quartland, MS
Alexia A. Davis - Birmingham, AL
Jomaree W. Davis - Center Point, AL
Chellie D. Dew - Bessemer, AL
Charles L. Diggins - Bessemer, AL
Ramiyha S. Dillard - Menifee, AR
J'vahn L. Durgan - Trussville, AL
Aniyiniua C. Edwards - Birmingham, AL
Aniyah S. Evans - Birmingham, AL
Darrion K. Ferguson - Columbus, GA
Debron O. Finley - Lithonia, GA
Amani D. Forch - Missiouri City, TX
Tayla A. Franklin - Phenix City, AL
Jeremiah D. Frayser - Memphis, TN
Marcus K. Gibson - Birmingham, AL
Stephon D. Greene - Georgetown, SC
Dominique M. Hall - Birmingham, AL
Carl L. Hendrix - West Palm Beach, FL
Monte D. Henley - Bessemer, AL
Kaitlyn A. Holmes - Huntsville, AL
Shanya V. Howard - Tuskegee, AL
*Kathryn K. Jackson - Marion, AL
Justin W. Jackson - Birmingham, AL
Nathan A. Jackson - Center Point, AL
Aaliyah J. Jenkins - Grove Ln., FL
Martin B. Jones - Santa Clarita, CA
Somyria N. Jones - Huntsville, AL
William T. Jones - Mobile, AL
Larry Joseph-Landrum - Dacula, GA
Jyqavious Z. Lee - Midway, AL
Jackson T. Lindsey - Steele, AL
Terrance F. Marion - Birmingham, AL
Haylee D. Marsh - Hoover, AL
Daniela M Flores - Center Point, AL
Ollie L. McWilliams - Huntsville, AL
*Heavin B. Mitchell - Montgomery, AL
Marquis M. Mitchell - Jonesboro, GA
Nyobia R Moore-Weatherspoon - Pensacola, FL
Brittney K. Murray - Birmingham, AL
Royal K. Pate - Harvey, LA
Danita B. Pearson - Birmingham, AL
Autumn J Phillips - Phenix City, AL
Kyra N. Pippen - Mccalla, AL
*Zanayah N. President - Pensacola FL
Shaunna R. - Birmingham, AL
Jasmine N Robertson - Pleasant Grove, AL
Davion D Robinson - Atlanta, GA
Kaylin T. Robinson - Terry, MS
Kierstan A. Rogers - Irvington, AL
Collin D. Sanderson - Oneonta, AL
Laroderick S. Scott - Shrevenport, LA
Makayla S. Simon - Mobile, AL
*Gregory E. Slaton - Rex, GA
*Karmon K. Smith - Birmingham, AL
*Ta'niya M. Smith - Birmingham, AL
Jakobe C. Smith - Pleasant Grove, AL
*Oriana T. Smoots - Mobile, AL
Kristen S Soles - Lithonia, GA
Dorion T Staples - Fredericksburg, VA
Kordell D. Steele - Odenville, AL
Quindavius D. Swain - Sylacauga, AL
Jontarius Tatum - Snellville, GA
Cur'chelle V. Taylor - New Orleans, LA
Kamora K. Taylor - Jonesboro, GA
Saraih D. Taylor - Austin, TX
Joycelyn L Tinker - Daleville, AL
Karyn K. Tremble - Birmingham, AL
Alexia F. Turner - Powder Springs, GA
Isaiah Z Turner - Homewood, AL
Brinley M Vandiver - Gallatin, MO
Trevor D Wallace - Midwest City, OK
Kayla J. Webb - Birmingham, AL
Jade D. Williams - Birmingham, AL
*Markayla K Wilson - Birmingham, AL
*Tyeshia F. L. E. Wilson - Marion, AL
*Aysia Renee Wren - Bessemer, AL
MILES COLLEGE HONORS CURRICULUM
Director Dr. Emmanuel Chekwa, Associate Director Ms. Angela Williams
Ms. Khloe Johnson - Student President of Honors Curriculum
The Honors Curriculum is designed for exceptionally determined students who engage in deliberate, systematic scholarship and cultural enrichment that lead to a baccalaureate degree with the designation “Honors Scholar”. Students must earn and maintain an Honors GPA; committing to meeting attendance, presenting at Regional and National Conferences, and other academic leadership attributes. The Honors Curriculum is a four -year academic enrichment program for students who are prepared to go the extra mile in their intellectual, service, and cultural pursuits
Alyana George
Aniya Erskine
Angelica Thomas
Aniyah Williams*
Andre Holloway*
Caleb Grubbs
Carmelo Jones
DeMarcus Sweet
De’Arriona Mills
Dushonti Smith
Eliyah McIlwain
Eric Alexander
Haylee Marsh
Jada McCalebb
Jeremiah Frayser
Joycelyn Tinker
Jordan McCray
Kelvin Rembert
(*) = 2025-2026 Cabinet Members
Khloe Johnson*
Landon Houston
Laylah Sanders
Madison Lee
Makayla Bass
Nayani Manor
Rachel McLain
Renecia Hogans
Saraih Taylor
STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC GREATNESS (S.W.A.G.)
Shamiya Austin
Shavonna Williams*
Skylar Jones
Tracey Thomas
Trinidy Gaines
Trinity Collier*
Tyrah Cooper*
Zion Williams*
Students With Academic Greatness (S.W.A.G.) was launched in Fall 2015 as a signature initiative of the First Year Enrichment (FYE) program. The inaugural cohort was recognized in April 2016. The purpose of S.W.A.G. is to promote retention, persistence, and academic excellence by honoring first-year students who demonstrate high academic achievement.
To qualify, students must be first-time, full-time freshmen with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of their initial year. Students who participated in dual enrollment, JumpStart, or summer bridge programs are also considered for recognition.
Since its inception, FYE has honored 420 S.W.A.G. students (April 2016–present) and has maintained an average retention rate of over 70% for participants. This initiative serves as both recognition and motivation celebrating students’ early successes and encouraging continued academic excellence throughout their college careers.
S.W.A.G. CLASS OF 2027 COHORT
Trinity J. Collier - Prattville, AL
Ashia S. Pickett - Birmingham, AL
Roderick J. Thomas - Bessemer, AL
Carmelo A. Turner - Atmore, AL
Ryan M. Hardman - Phenix City, AL
Andre L. Holloway - Birmingham, AL
Faizon D. Pruitt - Birmingham, AL
Caleb L. Hobbs - Saint Augustine, FL
Rosalia L. Andres Tomas - Birmingham, AL
Sharon V. Pam - Nigeria
Jada C McCalebb - Gulfport, MS
Marquise R Hughes - Macon, GA
Trevor D Wallace - Midwest City, OK
CLASS OF 2028 COHORT
George L. Aguilera - Kissimmee, FL
Elijia J. Barney - Gulfport, MS
Peyton A. Bell - Fultondale, AL
Jeremiah I. – Bianchi Davenport, FL
Tyson J. Brown - Jacksonville, FL
Dominique L. Carpenter - Birmingham, AL
Cayman W. Collins - Irmo, SC
Salam Conteh - Washington, DC
Kiarrah A. Cook - Birmingham, AL
Manuel D. Corona - Tampa, FL
Trinidy Gaines - Waxahachie, TX
Renecia M. Hogans - Vernon, FL
Landon B. Houston - Powder Springs, GA
Skyy M. Johnson - Bessemer, AL
Braylen J. Jones - Muscle Shoals, AL
Carmelo S. Jones - Douglasville, GA
Jayden J. Lamar - Hazel - Green, AL
William B. Marshall - Madison, MS
Eliyah I. McIlwain - Arlington, TN
Calvin R. Mendoza - Ardmore, OK
Emily K. Phillips - Bessemer, AL
Brinten M. Richardson - Mobile, AL
Jaylon J. Ruffin - Madison, AL
Laylah D. Sanders - Gurley, AL
Michael D. Smith - Saraland, AL
Tracey A. Thomas - Fayetteville, AL
William M. Wessels - Florissant, MO
Joy S. Williams - Bessemer, AL
Caleb J. Young - Adamsville, AL
STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
Advisors Dr. Tamatha White, Dr. Anthonia Adadevoh
The Strada HBCU Initiative focuses on investment in the next generation of leaders. This nationwide program provides leadership development, academic support, and critical social engagement, resulting in positive postsecondary learning opportunities that lead to meaningful career pathways for Strada Scholars. NATIONAL HONOR RECOGNITIONS
Andrea Holloway Candice Blake Rachel McLain Julian Q. Smith-Brown
RONALD E. MCNAIR POST BACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
Director Dr. Esther A. Suswam, Program Manager Ms. Angelica Izuogu
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded at 151 United States and Puerto Rico institutions by the U.S. Department of Education, and Miles College is one of only four in the state of Alabama. McNair scholars have been selected to participate in a rigorous process designed to prepare them for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
Mentors: Dr. Tonya Perry (Provost); Dr. Jarralynne Agee (Senr. VP Strat. Initiatives); Dr. Esther A. Suswam; Dr. Eric Plaisance (UAB); Dr. Nikaela Fluornoy; Dr. Charles C. Woods; Dr. Felecia Cunningham; Mr. Charles Morris; Dr. Casandra McCallum, Mr. Dominic Muruako; Dr. Randal Harrison; Ms. Margaret Ssenkoloto; Dr. Megan Rudolph; Dr. Loretta Westry; Ms. Tamera Laird; Dr. Mohit Anand; Dr. Nia Cotchery
THE KEMPER FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
Directors: Dr. Tamatha White, Dr. Mohit Anand Kemper Scholars are designated as high-achieving students who participate in business, leadership programs, and apprenticeships through the Kemper Corporation. Funded by the Kemper Foundation, faculty members are selected to pursue academic initiatives and to dev elop on-campus diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs
Chartered Honor Societies
DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING
Delta Mu Delta, Pi Eta Chapter
Colors: Purple, Gold, and White - Advisors: Dr. Mohit Anand & Dr. Tamatha White
Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages the academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through lifetime membership.
DIVISION OF EDUCATION
Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Delta Nu Chapter
Colors: Violet and Jade - Advisor: Dr. Sandra Harrell
The International education honor society requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and is open to all eligible students. It provides current information regarding national education issues.
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Lambda Mu Chapter
Colors: Crimson and Black - Advisor: R. Marian Pierce
This International English honor society recognizes high scholastic achievement and offers opportunities for leadership and service. Membership is open to English majors and minors who have a 3.25 overall and a 3.5 in their English courses
Lambda Pi Eta, Alpha Gamma Iota Chapter
Colors: Gold - Advisor: Jelisa Tanniehill
Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association's Honor Society for undergraduate majors and minors in communication. Membership in this organization signifies academic excellence.
DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
Beta Kappa Chi
Colors: Royal Blue and Golden Yellow -Advisor: Dr. Felecia Cunningham
The purpose of Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society is to encourage and advance scientific education through original investigation, the dissemination of scientific knowledge; and the stimulation of high scholarship in pure and applied science. Undergraduate students are eligible for membership if they rank in the upper fifth of their class and have completed at least sixty-four semester hours of college work, seventeen semester hours of which shall be in one of the sciences recognized by Beta Kappa Chi with a grade average of at least 3.3 in the science area and a general college average of at least 3.3.
Chartered Honor Societies
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DIVISION OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Beta Omicron Chapter
Colors: Gold and Blue
The national political science honor society requires a 3.0 GPA and completion of a minimum 45 hours in general core, 18 hours at Miles College and completion of four political sciences courses.
Phi Alpha Theta
Colors: Madonna Red and Blue - Advisors: History faculty
Phi Alpha Theta is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. Student members are required to have an overall GPA of 3.0. You must have at least 12 hours in history classes with an average of 3.2. You do not have to be a history major to join. Miles College is the only HBCU in the state of Alabama with a chapter.
Alpha Phi Sigma, Mu Lambda Chapter
Colors: Blue and Gold - Advisor: Michael Harris
This society aims to promote academic excellence through the recognition of scholarship and assist in developing professional and personal leadership among practitioners in criminal justice. Student members must complete three full-time or equivalent semesters and at least four semesters in criminal justice. A GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.2 in criminal justice course and rank in the top 35% of their class.
SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT
Phi Alpha
Colors: Gold and Blue
The purpose of this society is to provide a closer bond among social work students and promote humanitarian goals and ideas. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence.in scholarship and achievement in social work.
FIRST YEAR AND TRIO PROGRAMS
Alpha Lambda Delta
Colors: Black and Gold - Advisors: Dr. Emmanuel Chekwa and Dr. Jarralynne Agee
Alpha Lambda Delta is a certified national honor society that recognizes academic excellence in the first year at a college or university.
Chi Alpha Epsilon - Eta Mu Chapter
Colors: Black and Blue
Chi Alpha Epsilon was formed to recognize the academic achievements of college students in access and scholar programs. Its purposes are to promote continued high academic standards, to foster increased communication among its members, and to honor academic excellence achieved by those students.
2025 HONORS CONVOCATION
CORDING LEGEND
HONORS CORDS ARE AWARDED FOR CUMULATIVE (FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS ONLY)
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR Presidential Scholars 3.80-4.00 Gold
Honor I Scholars 3.00-3.19 Light Gold
Honors Curriculum - White
CT-Cohort Tracking - Red
Purple & Gold Ribbon Medallion
White/Purple Ribbon Medallion
ACADEMIC UNITS
Dr. Mohit Anand, Chair Division of Business and Accounting
Dr. Lynn Kirkland, Chair Division of Education
Dr. Rozina Johnson, Chair Division of Humanities & Communications
Dr. Felecia Cunningham, Chair Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Nia Cotchery, Chair Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Vidal Adadevoh Dean, Online Education, Continuous Education
Dr. Gloria D. Hayes Dean, Department of Academic Foundations
Dr. Yvette Richardson Dean, General Education Curriculum
HONORS CONVOCATION COMMITTEE 2025
Joyce Dugan Wood, Registrar
Betty J. Underwood, Chair
Carle’ Denise Smith Underwood
Dr. Tonya Perry
Kenneth Coachman
Andrew Sewell
Frank Mervin
Anthony Sewell
Carolyn Jordan
Xanthia Crook
Walter Rice
Miles College Physical Plant
Cover Design: Ta’Ron Williams
Providing Assistance
Dr. Miquelle Fields
Hazel Powell
Dr. John Stubbs
Ta’Ron Williams
Chris Andreson
Lynne Bobbs
Anna McCormick
Ter’A Ephraim
Dr. Jameka Thomas
Mya Jolly
Baily Callier
Hazel Germany
About Miles College
Our noble Founders, who saw educated leadership as the paramount need in the black community, would be proud of how well their dream is being realized through academe and core-curricular offerings. Students and faculty involvement in academic participation in the arts, spirited athletic programs and an enriching community life characterizes the Miles College environment. Miles offers 30 bachelor degree programs among six divisions and 3 program otterings with traditional and online.
Mission Statement
Miles College is a senior, private, liberal arts Historically Black College with roots in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. The College through dedicated faculty and staff cultivates students to seek knowledge that leads to intellectual and civic empowerment. Students are transformed through rigorous study, scholarly inquiry, and spiritual awareness, thereby enabling graduates to become responsible citizens who help shape the global society.
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Academic Divisions
Business and Accounting Education
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Tonya Perry Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Jarralynne Agee Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Fred Watson Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Coach Department of Athletics
Communications Humanities Social and Behavioral Sciences
President Bobbie Knight, J.D. Administration Cabinet
Dr. Diana Knighton Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration
Rev. Leon F. Parker III Vice President of Student Affairs and Student Life Interim Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Rev. Erskine "Chuck" Faush Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development/ CEO 2150 Innovation Center
Dr. Anthonia Adadevoh Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Kenneth Coachman Chief of Staff
Miles College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Miles College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOCS’s website (www.sacscoc.org).