Kharynton Allen
MC201/Staff Writer
Hundreds of high school students found out what it would be like to be a Jackson State University Tiger at the bi-annual High School Day festivities held on Nov. 2.
High schoolers were given tours, chances to learn various chants and line dances from students, and an introduction to over 20 campus organizations.
Mikayla Davis, a sophomore psychology major from Birmingham, Ala., is a Blue Ambassador and expressed her joy about the day as a whole.
“This was my first High School Day as a Blue Ambassador and I really enjoyed myself. Being able to feed off the energy of everyone and just show the students why I love my school was a great experience and I look forward to it next year,” said Davis.
High schoolers also received the opportunity to see performances from The Sonic Boom of the South, the JSU Cheerleaders, and Dance Ensemble. Food Trucks were also available the AAC for everyone to take advantage of.
Students were given the chance to visit tables of various organizations on campus such as Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, W.E.B. DuBois-Harvey Honors College, Greek organizations, and so much more.
Ayanna Preyor, a sophomore biology major from St. Louis, Mo., is a member of many organizations around campus and volunteered at various tables to provide students with valuable information.
Preyor said it is very important for students to know how important it is to get involved.
“When I first started at JSU I was lost. I had no clue about the Summer Bridge Program and felt bad that I wasn’t apart of it. I want incoming students to be differently than I and know about organizations on campus before hand, so that they can get involved and network.”
David Bernard, a sophomore political science major and President of JSU’s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta, also said it is essential.
“The campus organizations that are present on college campuses open the door to a realm of new networking opportunities that could potentially yield lasting benefits, not to mention it looks great on your resume. In addition, joining new organizations allows students develop long lasting friendships and it ultimately gives students a sense of belonging and purpose on a college campus,” he expressed.
There were so many high school students that came out to Jackson State’s High School Day. Parking lots were filled with cars and buses from different local schools and schools from different states, such as Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
Jamareon Reed, a Forest Hill high school student, said that he enjoyed getting to interact with new people.
“My favorite part about High School Day was probably the diversity. There were different people from different regions and not just everybody from Jackson. You were given the opportunity to just mix and mingle with people who you may not know.”
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