Clark Atlanta University Presents The 2016-2017 Miss Clark Atlanta University 2016® Office of Leadership and Student Development Clark Atlanta University 32 1 Executive Cabinet Lucille F. Mauge Executive Vice President and CFO 2016-2017 Miss Clark Atlanta University Contestants Betty M. Clark, Interim Provost and Vice President Tanaya Walters Vice President for Student Affairs Donna L. Brock Associate Vice President - Strategic Communications and University Relations Olu Olatidoye Vice President for Research and Lance Dunnings General Counsel Ladaya James Alyssia McCloud Zoe McDowell Kayla Walker Robert Clark Chief Compliance Officer Narendra Patel Associate Vice President for Planning, 2016-2017 Miss Junior Contestant Marilynn A. Davis Chief of Staff and Special Assistant to the President Student Government Association Executive Board Khyree Gooding Tiffany Mitchell, Graduate President 2016-2017 Miss Sophomore Contestant Gerald Coleman, III, Undergraduate President Steven Stafford, Graduate Vice-President Adrain Artary, Undergraduate Vice President Jhonae Mozeke, Executive Board Treasurer Alexa Heard, Executive Board Secretary Marla Hollis, Graduate Chief of Staff Joselyn Davis Donté Thrasher, Undergraduate Chief of Staff Aalyiah Heath, Miss Clark Atlanta University 2 31 Special Thanks Meet the Judges Ronald Johnson Le’Zaire Reese Lyndon Winchester is a model, actor and Agency Director for HOP Irene Oakley Johnson Chris Allen Models and Talent Agency. Throughout his career, Winchester has director an assortment of shows for Clark Atlanta University and OneStop Productions Lyndon Winchester Kennesaw State University, just to name a couple. Winchester has served as a judge for the Miss California USA, Miss Illinois USA, Henry Whitlow Shaquilla Shelton and Miss Teen Atlanta pageants. Christopher Jackson Annette Burgess Lauren Jones Lujuana Belt Shaquilla Shelton is the founder of JEWELS. JEWELS is a non- profit organization designed to expose young girls to positive Tiarra Bowers Toni Patton events, people and resources while focusing on self-esteem, Michele Brundidge Collegiate 100 self-reliance, community service and college and career prep- aration. She was the first Miss Georgia Plus America 2012 James Hollis Student Election Committee (SEC) and currently reigning as Classic Mrs. World Elite 2016. Gabriel Haggray Sodexo Annette Burgess is the Director and Founder of TOTAL Elvie Montelus Student Affairs BELLE, a non-profit organization dedicated to the ide- als of social graces, leadership, community service and Qiana Crenshaw Facilities character development. In her career, Burgess has travelled the country training and coaching student Johnny Surry CAU Printshop leaders as part of TAILOR MADE, a division of TOTAL Dantorie Reeves Willis Flowers BELE. In addition to her non-profit, Burgess serves as the Director and Found of Camp T.O.T.A.L. which is a girls empowerment camp Marquise Wallace featuring STEM instruction, etiquette training, public speaking, self awareness and college preparedness. 30 3 Good Luck Ladaya James Dancers and Performers It wasn’t the reward that mattered or the recognition you might harvest. It was your depth of commitment, your quality of service, the product of your devotion-these were the things that counted in your life. From a little girl you always put God first in everything you did, and to this day still continue to never let anyone look down upon you. Ladaya, we are extremely proud of you, and the young lady you are becoming. We Love You!! Good Luck In Your Pageant! You will make a wonderful Miss Clark Atlanta University! -Mr. & Mrs. Zahid Mohammed Galiano 4 29 Congratulations Ladaya James Pageant Producers Ladaya, I am ex- Ladaya, Good Luck in tremely proud of the Miss Clark Atlanta Danette D. Adams Tracye Paggett you. I look up to University Pageant. You you in so many as- have always set the bar pects of life, and and your standards, high watching you blos- so, I encourage you to som into the young continue reaching for lady you are today. I the highest star, and you couldn’t be happier will truly go far. Pageant Director Pageant Choreographer to call you my sister. -Larry Jr. Congratulations on your Pageant. -Laryon Wow! Look how far God has brought you. He truly, did not bring you this far to leave you. Congratulations and Good Luck on your Pageant. Wishing you happiness and success. Always remember, “Take Pride In How Far You Have Come And Have Faith In How Far You Can Go! Michele Brundidge James Hollis -Love, Ladira We Are Proud Of You! 28 5 You Turned Your Cant’s Into Cans, And Your The two most important days in your life is the day you were born and the day you find Dreams Into Plans out why. –Mark Twain. Ladaya, Hailing from the motor city Detroit, Michigan, Aalyiah Nicole Heath graced the world You continue to make us so proud, in every- with her presence on May 26, 1994. She is the youngest of seven children, with a phe- nomenal mother. Ms. Nettia Heath supported all of her dreams she says that family is thing you do! You strive for things you want of the driving force to all of her success. As the Queen of Clark Atlanta University Aalyiah Nicole Heath believes that all stu- in life and never back down to any of life’s dents should “POP out” and embrace the Pursuit of Purpose. Through her platform she plans to ignite the light inside of individuals to fulfill their God given Destiny. challenges that are thrown your way. If you Aalyiah has started many new traditions to fulfill the spirit of greatness such as the want to succeed in the world you must make first Annual Peace by Peace program which allows freshman to receive a CAU brother or sister. She continues to create new ways to keep the student body involved and en- your own opportunities as you go on, and you gaged. Aalyiah has been very involved since her freshman year serving as Miss. Suites, a member of broadcast club, a student ambassador, a member of the Heavenly Ladaya, have done an exceptional job at that. You have been such a Divine Praise Dance Ministry, Residential Assistant and a member of the NAACP. She is the curator of the Make a Difference Movement or better known as the MAD move- blessing to Clark Atlanta University. ment which was created for people to utilize their talents to uplift the community. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Na- tional Honor Society, the Elite Orientation Guide Corps where she serves as an E-Board member and The Pearl Bearing Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated all while maintaining a 3.6 cumulative grade point average. As a graduating senior studying fashion design at Clark Atlanta University, Aalyiah There is not anyone more deserving than you, to become the next has made an immense effort to distinguish herself not only as a servant leader but a scholar. Aalyiah has received multiple academic scholarships including a scholarship Miss Clark Atlanta University. from FLAIR, the Fashion Legacy Association for Industry Recognition. After gradua- We will be cheering you on! tion Aalyiah has many offers, but her plan is to continue her education in the fall in Paris France for a yearlong master’s program at The University of American Paris. No matter how much Aalyiah accomplishes she gives all credit to God who is the head of We Love You her life because she knows that without Him she would be an empty vessel. Aalyiah believes that if she helps just one person, her reign will not be in vain! Your Parents 6 27 CONGRATULATIONS LADAYA We love you Ladaya, and could not be more proud of the accomplishment that you have en- countered! You are an outstanding per- son, and a bless- ing to those that you come in contact with! Continue to reach for your dreams, and remain focus and continue to keep God first in everything that you do! Good Luck on your pageant! Love Always, Your Godparents & Aalyiah Nicole Heath Family Miss Clark Atlanta University 26 7 LADAYA JAMES Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Najeé Gaines Proverbs 16:3 NIV Congratulations and Best Wishes! 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