2008 Woodie Awards
Alumni Homecoming Interviews
De'Voshia Mason
Issue date: 11/29/06 Section: Livewire
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John Reavis, class of 1959, graduated with a degree in elementary education. As a student he was sports editor for the newspaper, an all around athlete, dean's list student, and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
What do you believe is essential in the continuing success of FSU?
"I believe the mentoring program on and off campus needs to be strengthened. Remaining strong is going to be the necessity of expanding. It is very important that each background be touched through mentoring. Blacks, along with other cultures, have come from a lot of different past histories and each story needs to be understood. In my time a lot of us came from sharecropping families and the mentoring of each of us is the way we succeeded."
What do you think you can do to help in the growth of FSU?
"I wish the alumnus could have a foundation to donate money to, so that we still feel connected to our educational roots. Also, I believe we (the alumni) should start recruiting students to become a part of HBCUs. Culture is important."
Mary Ann McLean Scott class of 1965, graduated with a degree in elementary education. She was a writer and member of the drama club.
What do you think needs to occur to guarantee achievement at FSU?
"I believe students need to stay united and never forget their past. Sometimes we take GOD out of everything and HE needs to be present in all things. With GOD all things are possible."
Samuel L. Greene class of 1967, graduated with a degree in elementary education. He was a baseball player and is still a faithful sports supporter of FSU.
"I attend all football games and basketball games. This football season is a little off but I have faith that we will get back on track. Every team has its season."
What do you believe hindered our football team's victories?
"I feel the focus is mainly on academics and that's great. But, athletics needs to be addressed. Without giving sports the proper funds and attention we will not be able to compete with other universities. Of course the athlete's education is vital, consequently; games and student activities are what contribute to a college's financial accomplishments."
What do you believe is essential in the continuing success of FSU?
"I believe the mentoring program on and off campus needs to be strengthened. Remaining strong is going to be the necessity of expanding. It is very important that each background be touched through mentoring. Blacks, along with other cultures, have come from a lot of different past histories and each story needs to be understood. In my time a lot of us came from sharecropping families and the mentoring of each of us is the way we succeeded."
What do you think you can do to help in the growth of FSU?
"I wish the alumnus could have a foundation to donate money to, so that we still feel connected to our educational roots. Also, I believe we (the alumni) should start recruiting students to become a part of HBCUs. Culture is important."
Mary Ann McLean Scott class of 1965, graduated with a degree in elementary education. She was a writer and member of the drama club.
What do you think needs to occur to guarantee achievement at FSU?
"I believe students need to stay united and never forget their past. Sometimes we take GOD out of everything and HE needs to be present in all things. With GOD all things are possible."
Samuel L. Greene class of 1967, graduated with a degree in elementary education. He was a baseball player and is still a faithful sports supporter of FSU.
"I attend all football games and basketball games. This football season is a little off but I have faith that we will get back on track. Every team has its season."
What do you believe hindered our football team's victories?
"I feel the focus is mainly on academics and that's great. But, athletics needs to be addressed. Without giving sports the proper funds and attention we will not be able to compete with other universities. Of course the athlete's education is vital, consequently; games and student activities are what contribute to a college's financial accomplishments."
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