The Dolores Margaret Richards Spikes Honors College hosted a week of events through October 24 – October 28 in celebration of the “Top Tier” students who have been awarded honors. Events such as a pumpkin painting, a picture day, and a quiz bowl were all the rage for honors students during this week. At the center of these events is two faces who represent the college: Shaure Brewer, Mr. Honors College, and Gabrielle LeNoir, Miss. Honors College.
The two were elected on September 24, 2022 and have been a shining light on the Honors College since their tenure. “As Mr.Honors College I make sure to present myself as a positive and notable representation of the DMRS Honors College each and every day,” said Brewer. Appearances at the 92nd Miss Southern’s Coronation and various other events around campus have been some highlights for the two royalties. “Along side of my Miss Honors College, our overall goal is to provide our fellow honors students with priority status to key educational and outreach opportunities with their career and life goals in mind. With proper structure, mentoring, and discipline, we ensure that our honors students will succeed in all of their endeavors.”
On top of being representatives for the DMRS Honors College, Mr. and Miss. Honors College are encouraged to host events ranging from community service to gleeful festivities and fundraisers for the college. “Hosting the events for Honors College week was definitely a highlight of mine,” Brewer states.
A few members of the Honors College share similar sentiments about the events that have taken place. The pumpkin painting was a big one with Ataja Williams, a junior majoring in nursing stating, “It gave students a chance to explore their creative side and take a short mental break away from classes.”
Saraa Abdullah, the sophomore representative for the Honors College, was also enthused about the euphoria surrounding the events of the week. “I got a better chance to connect with the staff and students of the honors college, all while having fun.” Moments like these are just a few benefits of being an honors student. To qualify for honors, a student must have a 3.0 GPA in all course work pursued, a 3.3 GPA in all honors work pursued, and at least 32 credit hours to include: 6 hours of Honors Colloquia, 2 hours of Honors Thesis, and 9 hours in a junior or senior level course in the
student’s major area.
All in all, we can say that it was an honorable week for members of the Dolores Margaret Richards Spikes Honors College.
Mr. Honors College, Shaure Brewer and Miss Honor’s College, Gabrielle LeNoir help during a Halloween event on campus
