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A dream is becoming reality . Astra Watts , Miss Grambling State University , will be one of 10 campus queens from HBCU ’ s to be featured in Ebony , a national magazine focused on an African American audience . Watts will represent GSU , and be a role model for young girls who want to be campus queens and princesses .
Watts , 21 , is a New Orleans , Louisiana native and a senior biology major at Grambling State University .
Watts said she could not have won without strong support . “ A special thanks to my family , friends , alumni , the Grambling State University Media Bureau , my Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors , KTAL news , FOX33 , KNOE news , KSLA , KGRM radio , The Gramblinite , the Ruston Daily Leader and my entire Grambling family ,” she said . “ It ’ s about Grambling State University ,” added Watts . “ Having our institution featured in such an illustrious magazine will create more exposure . Our goal is to share GSU with those around the world .
“ One little girl who will pick up an Ebony Magazine can take a look into my world and see why I love Grambling State University . This will not only boost recruitment efforts , but also enrollment .”
Michael Terrell Meadows is a native of Tallulah , LA , and proud son of Michael Williams and Sharon Meadows . He is the last child of five siblings ; two of whom graduated from Grambling State University .
As an honorable member of East Star Missionary Baptist Church in Tallulah , Louisiana , Michael began his journey in helping and inspiring young people . Through engaging in helping others , Michael went on to become one of the founders of Young Men of Distinction , Incorporated , a male mentoring program .
Michael is an active student leader on the campus of Grambling State University . He held the position of Student Government Association ( SGA ) Chief of Staff during the 2015-2016 academic year . He is a member of the Earl Lester Cole Honors College and served as the Vice President of the College of Business ’ Center for Student Professional Development during 2015-2016 . Michael is a Thurgood Marshall College Fund Student Ambassador and the 2016-2017 President of the Student Government Association .
Meadows is pursuing the B . S . degree in Management degree with a minor in Economics . After graduation Michael will attend law school .
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