OneState1882 Magazine

07/26/2022

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Liberia celebrates 175-years as 's first independent -July 26, 1847.

The nation's first President was (1809-1876). He was born free in and grew up in .

Roberts recieved an education from the private library and apprenticed under free Black (1805-1835), a barber. had a large free Black and land owning population.

William Colson married (also free and of land owning family), and had three sons and two daughters- one of their grandsons, , was an original member of the faculty of (later ) as a science instructor in 1883.

Roberts and William Colson formed a trans- Atlantic trade firm of Roberts, Colson, and Company acquired a schooner, the Caroline, and began to trade between Liberia and the United States (the first of its kind by Black people).

The friendship of Roberts and Colson, their business, and Colson's business success helped to provide the resources to provide an education to Colson descendants. Specifically, John M. Colson was a graduate of and became second principal of in 1885.

Endnote. On Joseph Jenkins Roberts. https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/online_classroom/shaping_the_constitution/people/joseph_jenkins_roberts?mode=pv

Endnote 2. On William Colson. https://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Colson_William_1805-1835

Endnote 3. On the Colson Family. http://www.vsu.edu/about/history/buildings/colson-hall.php

07/19/2022

:. Homecoming, 1924-1934 & William Andrew Rogers Stadium

Homecoming came to in 1924. The first homecoming was against , 0-0. The first decade of Homecoming, the Football team went 8-2-T.

This year, the homecoming game will be televised. The event will be nationally televised and is a first and for a renovated stadium.

The following teams were played for homecoming in the first decade; Howard (1-0-T), Virginia Union (3-2), Hampton (3-0), & Lincoln (1-0).

William Andrew Rogers Stadium opened in 1950. The Football team defeated on September 30, 23-7. Bluefield has reestablished their team and comes to beautiful Rogers Stadium on September 10 at 6pm (EST). The stadium is under renovation and will see a return of a historic rival in Bluefield and homecoming will be nationally televised.

The Mighty Tony Trojans will open a renovated William Andrew Rogers Stadium to Lenoir-Rhyne at 6pm (EST).

🚨46 days remain until another Mighty Tony Trojans SZN begins.

07/06/2022

14Th President of

The Board of Visitors of has extended the contract of 14th President Dr. to 2029. Dr. Abdullah came to the university on February 1, 2016 and took over from interim President, Dr. Pamela V. Hammond, 2015-2016. Hammond served as interim President following the ouster of 13th President, to Dr. Keith T. Miller, 2010-2014.

In 2016, Abdullah outlined his four core beliefs. His beliefs:

1). I believe in God.
2). I believe in family.
3). I believe in transformative nature of education.
4). I believe in Virginia State University.

The Board of Visitors demonstrated their belief in the 14th President and extended his contact for five more years. The extension is his second contract extension since 2016.

A great birthday gift for the President, who turned 53 on June 22nd.

*In the comments (2) articles.

06/18/2022

Class of 1944 of

Mabel Price Alexander turns 100🎉.

Alexander was raised by her grandparents who were born into , daughter of a Veteran, wife of a WWII Veteran, mother of two Veterans, and grandmother of an Active Duty Serviceman. She has four generations of graduates.

04/22/2022

Alum To Launch An Online Clothing Consignment Shop

Marlon “Moe” White, Sr attended from 1993 to 1997. White says that Virginia State saved his life. White encourages his local community through his motivational talks about his life and experiences to include schools and jails. The Temple Hills, Maryland resident was a Sociology and Criminal Justice major and was a member of the Washington, DC Pre-Alumni and Administrative Justice Club. He earned a second bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management from The University of Maryland University College (now University of Maryland Global Campus).

Over the past five years, White has been a father to a son who graduated from Frostburg State University, another son who is expected to graduate from Bowie State University in May, and a daughter that is a matriculating sophomore at Bowie State University. He became a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated in 2020. White is a musician and is part of many local bands. In addition, he started a clothing line called PRICK(Q) (People Respect Individual Crown King/Queen). Through his fraternity he continues his community involvement activities. The clothing line took off quickly, however, personal problems caused him to end the clothing line. However, Marlon is returning to the clothing industry in another capacity.

White plans to launch Flyy Lux in July.

The venture is an online clothing consignment shop that will partner and promote high end clothing brands. He intends the online venture to be a collective experience that will allow partners to benefit. Be on the look out for the online venture to roll out soon.

04/07/2022

New Sports Programs Coming To

Sports came to VSU by 1884. Specifically, the first sports were football and baseball. Women's sports was organized by 1931. The Sports Department will be adding (3) new programs; men/women's soccer and men/women's lacrosse. will be the 1st school to add women's lacrosse (second among Virginia's Division 2 schools) and men's lacrosse (first among Virginia's Division 2 schools).

https://govsutrojans.com/news/2022/4/5/general-virginia-state-university-continues-its-expansion-of-athletic-opportunities.aspx

ETTRICK, VA (April 5, 2022) - Virginia State University (VSU) Athletics continues to add to the institutions Greater Happens Here mantra with the addition of three (3) sports programs. The Trojans will add women's soccer, men and women's lacrosse to their list of sponsored sports effective immediate...

03/09/2022

Trojan Takeover

The Greater Triangle Area Alumni Chapter of is hosting an take over. Contact the chapter directly for more information. Attached is a video the chapter has made to advertise the event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5anJhG2SZ0

03/06/2022

A New Vision: Giving and Policy Advocacy

African Americans of had the vision of a state supported school that would meet the needs of the race. The promised to establish such a school with African American support to capture the Governor's house. The Party won with a worker multiracial coalition over the conservative, monied and white faction. Delegate wrote the bill and the plans of the school calling it . Harris, the mostly Black Board of Visitors, the all Black teaching staff to include first (2) principals and first president, and the first 126 students to enroll between March 6, 1882 and 1884 all had a vision. Collectively, they cobbled together the first Black public school of higher education in the state of Virginia.

Through the years, "the school on the " has been impacted by many types of visions, to include the firing of founder Alfred William Harris from the Board, those who wanted to abolish the school, took away the college program, to be just an industrial school, managed by (4) white colleges when the Board of Visitors was abolished, and not being fully funded in its first year as promised due to hostility. Through it all, 140 years later endures.

However, a new vision is needed.

The new vision should be (2) fold.

1). Alum, Faculty, and Friends should be committed to constantly giving small dollar amounts to help with various costs.

2). Small dollar amounts are not enough as advocacy for policies at the State and Federal level that benefits is needed. VSU need policy advocates that will ensure its survival into the future.

3). Therefore, we need more Futurists. These are alum, faculty and Friends who look ahead, monitor trends in higher education, monitor policy related, and get the school in a beneficial position.

4). Form robust Giving Committees and Advocacy Groups for VSU, today, tomorrow, and forever.

03/06/2022

CHANGES AT (Part 2)

There are a number of changes on .

There is a new building next to Dr. John Manuel Handy Hall (1952), which is the Engineering and Technology Building (2019), The Multipurpose Center (2016) and opened a Welcome Center (2019) inside The Multipurpose Center. Cora Zuleme Jones Dining Hall (1930) was renovated in 2019. The land where Reverend Thomas Livingston Puryear Hall (1961) stood is now the The Trojan Explosion practice field.

There are (6) colleges formerly schools;

1). College of Agriculture
2). Reginald F. Lewis College of Business
3). College of Education
4). College of Engineering and Technology
5). College of Humanities and Social Science
6). College of Natural and Health Sciences

has a new website: www.vsu.edu.

In the comments, is the Master Plan (2017, 2021).

Endnote. Pictured is the redesigned website for the University

03/04/2022

CHANGES AT

There have been building and name changes on .

The following buildings have been razed; Othelia Shield Howard Hall (1966), Reverend Thomas Puryear Hall (1961), the Student Village, which were Dr. William “Billy” Taylor, Jr./ Dr. Camilla E. Williams, Julia Louise Barrett/Henry Colson Jackson, and Dr. Clilan B. Powell Pavilion (1980). In addition, Frederick Francoz Simms Hall (1938) was demolished in 2018 and the area is now called Appomattox Overlook. There were new buildings built, which were Eddie and Elisa Moore Hall (2008), The Quads (2010), and University Apartment/Ettrick Apartments (2004).

There will be a new building to replace Alfred William Harris Hall (1969) and Dr. Charles Daniel Gymnasium (1966) called the Academic Commons Building. The following buildings have name changes; Harry F. Byrd, Sr Hall (1928) is now Othelia Shield Howard Hall, Dr. Joseph D. Eggleston Hall (1928) is Lucretia Campbell Hall l, Elbert Lee Trinkle Hall (1929) renamed Johnella Jackson Hall, and Captain Charles Vawter Hall (1908) is now Lula Johnson Hall. James Storum Hall (1907) Dr. John L. Lockett Hall (1930) have been refurbished.

Endnote: Pictured is a rendition of Academic Commons Building that will be in the center of the campus. The building will house the College of Education, College of Humanities and Social Science, Health and Physical Education and Recreation, Military Science and Ceramics.

02/11/2022

02/11/2022

Magazine is a social media magazine that promotes to raise the profile and enrollment.

Founded: Monday, September 22, 2014

Motto: The Spirit of the Times

IG: onestate1882_magazine
Twitter: onestate1882

Signature Stories: My Fellow Statesman, Founding Vision, and VSUFunFacts🧡💙

Creator of: Mascot Day to celebrate the birth of Tony Trojan on Saturday, October 22, 1932. The first observance during Homecoming week 2021, which was October 17th-October 23.

Contact: [email protected]

Editor & Founder: Dr. Sharrieff Rahseem De'Johnette ('96)

Endnote: Magazine borrows the headline, "The Spirit of the Times," from the June, 1924 The Crater Scroll which was the second student newspaper that operated form early 1924 through 1925 (Toppin, 1992).

02/05/2022

signs 13.

The Mighty Tony Trojans football team of has signed 13.

1). Will Jones, Freeman High
2). Jaron Ratcliff, IC Norcom High
3). Malik Hunter, Woodbridge High
4). Kofi Acheampong, Woodbridge High
5). Jacob Carney, Lake Taylor High
6). Cameron Davis, JR Tucker High
7). Jalen Jordan, Houston County High
8). Donavan Howard, Danville High
9). Quedrion Miles, Green Run High
10). O'Ronde Henderson, Augusta High
11). Donovan Haskins, Alexander High
12). Saquan Miles, Maury High
13). CJ Mosley, Highland Springs

Let's Welcome them to "the school on " 🧡💙

Endnote. Compiled from IG . You can see game clips of each signee.

02/02/2022

Sends Three To Participate In First HBCU NFL Combine

Congratulations to these Football players. They are the first to participate in the first .

, , and

01/29/2022

Selected To Be Part Of A Digital Innovation Project

joins six other . The first of kind project will research, design infrastructure, and implement tools to support student recruitment, advisement, and digital learning management. The goal is to build digital support environments to promote learning and student success. The HBCUs were selected based on their track record of innovation, commitment to student success, and uses of technology to deliver exceptional learning and campus experiences.

https://www.vsu.edu/news/2022/digital-learning-innovation.php

Virginia State University has been selected as one of six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country to take part in a research and design project focused on building an integrated framework for digital learning at HBCUs. The project is a first-of-its-kind $2.5 million D...

12/28/2021

Fall Graduation at

The faculty and administration awarded degrees to students. The Fall graduation has been in practice since 2002 and began in . The serves as the location of the graduation for "the school on ." Since 2020, the graduation had been interrupted due to and on December 18th, there were 311 graduates and the first graduate of the fully online .

https://www.vsu.edu/news/2021/inaugural-graduate-online-program.php

Virginia State University is pleased to celebrate the inaugural graduate of the University’s first fully online program. VSU will award 72-year-old Sonia Jackson a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

12/08/2021

President Fall 2021 Commencement Speaker

The Fall graduation began by 2002 in and continues a decade later in the . The commencement speaker will be alum Dr , President of Hampton University (1978). Harvey earned his Master's degree and met his wife Norma (Harvey) at the school. Dr Harvey plans to retire June 2022, which will bring to a close 43 years as president and in higher educational service. The 14th President of , Dr said

"Our VSU Community is inspired by his esteemed work and contributions to society, and we are further enamored by his inspirational love story with another Trojan, his beautiful wife, Norma. His presence will be the perfect culmination to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our graduating Trojans.”

https://www.vsu.edu/news/2021/fall-commencement-speaker.php

Virginia State University has announced that VSU Alumnus, Hampton University President, and Businessman, Dr. William R. Harvey will serve as the fall 2021 VSU Commencement speaker.

11/11/2021

Enrollment Increases

The continues to be part of our world. The closed schools, to include colleges and universities. Challenges around in-person instruction-learning remains, however, was able to retain its "value (Bass, 2021 p. 1)." Prior to the virus, Virginia State University had a pre-existing condition related to enrollment and retention for the past decade. The university has improved the enrollment and retention rate.

https://www.whsv.com/2021/11/06/vsu-reports-largest-enrollment-increase-10-years/

Virginia State University is reporting the largest enrollment increase in retention and enrollment in more than a decade.

11/09/2021

: A COVID-19 Season

The post addresses the data set related to; points scored, quarters points made, and attendance.

1). Points Scored

Tony Trojans: 206|Mean. 22|Median. 7|Mode. 7|Range. 37
Them: 214|Mean. 23|Median. 15|Mode. No mode|Range. 48

2). Quarters when points made

Tony Trojans. Median. 4th|Mode. 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Them. Median. 2nd|Mode. 2nd, 4th

3). Attendance

Most. 8, 821 vs at
Homecoming. 1, 304 vs in

Least. 450 vs in Rogers Stadium

Mean. 2, 040

Median. 1, 156

Mode. No mode

Range. 8,371

10/23/2021

The Men of New Water Forms Initiative

The Men of New Water, Incorporated was established in 1997 and founded on the campus of Virginia State University Tuesday, March 4, 1997 by 23 Black men. Today, the Men of New Water is a non-profit all male mentoring organization that promotes cultural and character development in young men. The Men of New Water teaches skills necessary to become citizens and leaders in the community. Last year, a select group of members have created and launched a subsidiary of the organization. Envisioned by Gregory Washington ('01) called upon Kyle Brooks-Gasper ('02), Damany "Smiley" Mayfield ('02), Jakuta Williams, Nicaulus Threatt ('03), Amir Brown ('05), and Lorenzo James ('04) to launch The New Water for Humanity Initiative.

These men were selected by Washington because they projected upstanding character, experience, and willingness to participate in uplifting Black men and other minorities.

The initiative was launched on Juneteenth and responding to the socio-political events related to George Floyd's murder by the Minneapolis Police Department. The initiative has a heavy task, in that the founders intend to; be part of social change beyond social media, become a leading voice in humanitarian efforts, spread love, unite broken communities and share experiences through 1-to-4-minute video clips and focusing on 30-45 years old population.

The Men of New Water, Incorporated can be reached by its website (www.newwater.org) and the New Water For Humanity can be accessed via its social media footprint on Instagram. (https://instagram.com/newwater_for_humanity?utm_medium=copy_link)

10/19/2021

Mascot Day

students, staff, faculty, and administrators are preparing for . This Friday, a beloved school icon celebrates a birthday. Tony Trojan was born Saturday, October 22, 1932!

Celebrate Tony's 89th birthday by:

1). post a picture of you wearing Tony proudly.

2). use in your post.

3). doing so, could encourage a graduating senior to apply and attend "the school on the hill."

Endnote: Has there ever been a Mascot Day held at (please comment below)?

10/01/2021

The Original Statesmen of For 138Th Opening Day-"Hail Virginia State"

Original Board
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1). State Senator Daniel Norton of York County
2). Delegate Peter Carter of Northampton County
3). Delegate Alfred William Harris of Dinwiddie
4). Teacher Professor R.L. Mitchell of Alexandria
5). Minister Reverend William Troy of Richmond
6). Captain William Pleasants of Danville
7). Judge F.E. Buford (white man) of Brunswick
8). Ex officio State Superintendent R.R. Farr (white man)

Original Faculty
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1). Principal James Storum of Oberlin College
2). Assistant Principal Ida R. Morris of Richmond Institute now Virginia Union University (wife of Founder )
3). Reverend William H Smith
4). Sallie P. Gregory of Hampton Institute
5). James M. Colson of Dartmouth University
6). John J Carter of Lincoln University

Students
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1). 131 enrolled by end of first year
A). 71 female
B). 60 male

2). 62 reported
A). 41 from
B). 21 from elsewhere
C). 1 out of state, Winston Bell, 25 from

3). Youngest was 13 named Mary Bryant Hampton
A). Oldest was 30 named Mrs Mary Frances Bonner and married

Endnote: The following thru their alum helped establish VSU: Virginia Union, Hampton & Lincoln.

Endnote 2: The following TWIs thru their alum helped establish VSU: Oberlin & Dartmouth

Endnote 3: Pictured is the John Griffin House (razed) was part of of which the university stands. The building served as the main building and science building as renamed James M Colson Hall who was second principal and established science program. Later, the house served as President's house and was razed in the 1930s and current Colson Hall stands in its place.

*compiled from Toppin (1992)

09/26/2021

The Legend of Tony Trojan

In 1932, the athletic mascot was changed from "The Hilltoppers" to "Tony Trojans." Tony will be 89 years old.

During the 1932 season, the football team, as Tony Trojans earned a (6-2-0) record.

Specifically, the name changed on 10/22/1932. The team played Shaw on that date and won, 7-0. It was Homecoming 9 and they defeated Hampton, 13-6. They played Howard and won, 7-0. They handed out 4 shut out games and were shut out once. The biggest win was vs Saint Paul's, 20-0. There were 3 games with 7-0 victories. The legend of Tony Trojan was realized.

Endnote. has the lone African American mascot in the .

Endnote. The Trojans will play Lincoln following his 89th birthday for Homecoming.

09/01/2021

New Challenge For Alum

Bryan Potts had been coaching high school football for 17 years. He has made a transition into a new role. Potts completed an e-interview to share his "new challenge."

1). What is your full name?

Bryan: Bryan Potts

2). What is your age?

Bryan: 43

3). Where do you currently reside?

Bryan:

4). What years did you attend ?

Bryan: 1996-2001

5). What year did you graduate from Virginia State University?

Bryan: 2001

6). What was your major and degree earned?

Bryan: Health and Physical Education/ Bachelor of Science

7). What were the clubs and organizations that you were a member while attending Virginia State University?

Bryan: VSU Football, ,Inc.

8). What are the notable things that you have done within the past 5-years?

Bryan:. In the last 5 years, I have continued to serve in Education (currently in my 20th year as an educator). My role as an Physical Education grew as I have recently added the endorsement of a Certified First Aid and CPR Instructor. I am now tasked with teaching and certifying employees, faculty, and staff in First Aid and CPR for . In addition, I have also served as a mentor to new teachers in my building as they transition to the education profession, or as they continue in their journey in education from other school districts.

9). What is your new adventure and what were the circumstance that led you to your new adventure?

Bryan: After 17 years of coaching High School football in VA, I decided it was time for a change, a different challenge, and a Fresh start. However, I was ready to walk away from the game I've been attached to since I was 10 years old. This new journey as a High School football official for the Peninsula Football Officials Association hasn't been anything short of amazing so far. Just when you think you know the Game, you realize that there is SO MUCH MORE TO LEARN. I tip my hat to ALL officials on Every level. This job requires a Tremendous amount of Focus, Mildness, and a Study Habit like no other (if you want to excel at it). I feel as if I have now come Full Circle in my football journey. From Player, to Coach, and Now an Official, A NEW Beginning Starts Now!!

10). Please provide any additional information that you want to share with readers.

Bryan: I would encourage readers to Stay Focused on your goals. I have learned that CONSISTENCY WINS in trying to reach your goals. Enjoy the process and be committed to it DAILY. We ALL need mentors to help us along the way, so find someone who has achieved what you are trying to achieve and Learn from them. You will be surprised how much you can learn from others just by observing, asking questions, and being prepared.

08/01/2021

Migration Encourages Alum to Author a Book

African Americans have had to move around the country for various reasons to include; , self-emancipation, and the . African-Americans continue to move around the country and leave records behind. Inspired by African-American migration history, Donald Hamilton, III ('16, '18) has written a book that documents his traveling migration experiences. Hamilton completed an e-interview to share background information about his project.

1). What is your full name?

Donald Peron Hamilton III

2). What is your age?
27

3). Where do you currently reside?
Bowie, Maryland

4). What years did you attend ?
2012-2016 undergraduate
2016-2018 graduate school at VSU

5). What year did you graduate from Virginia State University?
2016;2018

6). What was your major and degree earned?
BS Criminal justice with a minor in business
MS Education

7). What were the clubs and organizations that you were a member while attending Virginia State University?
United Campus Ministries.

8). What are the notable things that you have done within the past 5-years?
Carrying out the Virginia state Legacy of excellence and giving back to my hometown and community; working with children, volunteering in the local public school system, dues paying to alumni.

9). What were the circumstance that led you write the book?
What was taking place in the Trump rally, South Carolina, statutes, riots, living in the DC area to let the people know what a Black male sees.

Just expressions of the African American community as a whole but just knowing that there are different expressions in the African American community.

10). What are the themes of the book [please provide the title(s) of book(s)]?
HBCUs, Black men in higher education, COVID, vision, and urban

11). Who is the target audience of the book?
Black males 18-22

12). Please provide a purchase link for the book.
Can be found on my Instagram . Upon visiting the page, send a DM and you will get an e-book sent to you for free and later there will be charge after publishing.

13). Please provide any additional information that you want to share with readers.
The book provides a musing about a Black male who moves from place to place to make senses of his world at a medium sized Virginia , back home in Maryland, and the world fashion.

07/21/2021

Fish Fry For Homecoming

"The FIRST TIME EVER VSU Alumni Homecoming Midnight Fish Fry!!🔥🔥🔥 This has been in the works for years and it's finally here!! Rick & Deron are known for bringing people together for a GOOD time... And let's just say this will be THE MEET & GREET on steriods!! This is a BYOB type of event and we are only asking for $10 to cover the food cost! More info to come!! Stay tune!! "

See Link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159586021533707&id=767713706

07/19/2021

Uses To Clear Student Fees

The shut down many campuses, especially . The CARES Act (2020) was passed to help individuals, families, and business affected by the . Virginia State will apply funds to students' accounts from 2020-2021 in combination with federal assistance, scholarships, and other financial awards. The attached article revealed that Provost/Sr. Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Donald Palm, Ph.D. said "We care about our students and their academic success and want to provide them the privilege of moving forward with a zero balance" and "We believe that relieving them from these balances will provide much-needed relief that will allow our scholars to focus more intently on their academics and degree completion (p. 1)."

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/vsu-grad-says-clearing-debt-is-big-relief

“Trying to find a good-paying job, especially after you graduate... is already a struggle,

07/16/2021

Giving Highest In A Decade

From Office of Institutional Advancement official page;

"Alumni Set New Giving Benchmark

"Thank You for Help Making 2021 the HIGHEST Year of Giving In Ten Years!

Virginia State University ended the fiscal year setting a new record in alumni donors and increasing philanthropic support to the University.

We are incredibly thankful for the generosity of our donors. As we faced unprecedented challenges, VSU supporters continued their commitment to ensure that students had the necessary resources and funds needed to complete their education. This year we received $3,677,552 from 3,039 donors, a 26% increase from last year's giving.

Again, thank you!"

07/11/2021

"Frustration" Fuels Alum to Author Book

Curtis Stephen “Steve” John ('95) was frustrated with the educational system. He says that the system is "failing our children" and has written a book called I Quit!: Why Teachers Are Leaving the Profession They Love to detail each aspect of the decline in the system. John completed an e-interview to provide background information about his book.

1). What is your full name?
Curtis: Curtis Stephen “Steve” John

2). What is your age?
Curtis: 49

3). Where do you currently reside?
Curtis: Eustis, FL

4). What years did you attend ?
Curtis: Aug. ’91 – May ’95.

5). What year did you graduate from Virginia State University?
Curtis: May ‘95

6). What was your major and degree earned?
Curtis: Political Science

7). What were the clubs and organizations that you were a member while attending Virginia State University?
Curtis: Fraternity Inc. (Spr. ’92) and VSU football team (’91-’95)

8). What are the notable things that you have done within the past 5-years?
Curtis: I wrote a book.

9). What were the circumstance that led you write the book?
Curtis: Frustration with the educational system.

10). What are the themes of the book [please provide the title(s) of book(s)]?
Curtis: I Quit!: Why Teachers Are Leaving the Profession They Love

11). Who is the target audience of the book?
Curtis: Teachers, parents and school administrators

12). Please provide a purchase link for the book.
Curtis: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Teachers-Leaving-Profession-They/dp/1973366649

13). Please provide any additional information that you want to share with readers.
Curtis: This book addresses each aspect of our public education system: parents, teachers, school administrators, district administrators, teachers unions & elected officials. It addresses the cold, hard truth about why our public education system is failing our children. It explains why quality teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers. It also explains in detail who is to blame for the drastic decline in our public schools and what are the possible solutions to stop this downward spiral.