SSS Peer Mentors
The following students have agreed to serve as SSS peer mentors for the 2009-10 academic year. All new freshmen and transfer SSS students should have been assigned a mentor by the end of September; if not, contact your SSS advisor!
Name: Jhanera Buckman
Home city/state: Dayton, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Sophomore, College of Arts & Sciences, Criminal Justice
Expected graduation: May 2011
Campus involvement: Student Support Services
Other interests: Writing, reading
Future career plans: to become a police officer and later a homicide detective
Why I am a mentor: "... Iwant to provide friendship ...to my peers. "
Name: Shallon Coleman
Home city/state: Muncie, Indiana
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Business and Industry; Business Administration
Expected graduation: May 2009
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS), Honors Program
Other interests: Reading, writing
Future career plans: Consultant to non-profit agencies
Why I am a mentor: "...to contribute wisdom, knowledge, and encouragement to others."
Name: Summer Dimmitt
Home city/state: Indianapolis, Indiana
Classification/College/Major: Senior, College of Education; Adolescent Young Adults - Language Arts
Expected graduation: December 2009
Campus involvement: Miss SSS 2009-10, Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS), National Association of Black Journalists, Lionel Newsom Leadership Inst.
Other interests: Intramural basketball
Future career plans: Teach for a few years; move to Texas, and start a non-profit organization to motivate and help young ladies.
Why I am a mentor: ".. because everybody needs somebody... whether it's just to lend an ear or a shoulder -- that's what a mentor does."
Name: Christian Drye
Home city/state: Cincinnati, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Sophomore, College of Education; Middle Childhood Education
Expected graduation: May 2011
Campus involvement: Student Government, Ohio Student Education Assn., Marketing Club
Other interests: Graphic design, weight lifting, reading
Future career plans: Attend Miami University for grad school
Why I am a mentor: ".. it's important to ...push younger students to their highest potential and make the impossible, possible."
Name: Marie Frazier
Home city/state: Chicago, IL
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts & Sciences, Communications
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: CSU Student Panel, Tour Guide, Tutor, SGA
Other interests: Track, Tennis
Future career plans: Law school
Why I am a mentor: "... Iwant to motivate others to do better... "
Name: Ayana Jackson
Home city/state: Detroit, MI
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts & Sciences, English and Pre-Law
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Pre-Law Society
Other interests: None listed
Future career plans: Grad school -- possibly at Wayne State
Why I am a mentor: "... Iwant to help someone on their journey through college and possibly be an inspiration to someone else... "
Name: Crystle Lawler
Home city/state: Detroit, Michigan
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Business & Industry; International Business
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS), CSU Student Ambassador, SGA
Other interests: Shopping, TV, relaxing
Future career plans: To lead a great company
Why I am a mentor: ".. I want to help and make a difference in someone's life. I want them to know there's somebody who cares and is willing to help."
Name: Chris LeGrair *
Home city/state: Akron, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Junior in College of Education majoring in Middle Childhood Education
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS)
Other interests: Track, Walking
Future career plans: Teach middle school Language Arts or History; then later become an administrator
Why I am a mentor: “…I get satisfaction knowing that I can help someone become successful... I can meet new people, too.”
Name: George Leightenheimer
Home city/state: Xenia, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Education, Intervention Specialist
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS) -- Vice-president
Other interests: Coaching soccer, spending time with wife and son
Future career plans: I want to attend Ohio State University, then Miami of Ohio for my Ph.D.
Why I am a mentor: “…to help new students to better adapt and make the right choices.”
Name: Tonya Martin
Home city/state: Dayton, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts & Sciences, Social Work
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Sorority involvement
Other interests: Loving God, helping people, and music
Future career plans: Grad school - University of Michigan or Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Why I am a mentor: "I've been blessed to be a student at CSU and would enjoy helping others succeed.."
Name: Andrew McElroy
Home city/state: Toledo, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Senior, College of Arts & Sciences, Sociology
Expected graduation: May 2011
Campus involvement: Student African American Brotherhood - President
Other interests: Singing, writing, poetry
Future career plans: Grad school - University of Tennessee or Univ. of Chicago
Why I am a mentor: "to point students in the right direction so they don't make the same mistakes I did..."
Name: Myron McGee
Home city/state: Dayton, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Sophomore, College of Business & Industry, Manufacturing Engineering
Expected graduation: May 2011
Campus involvement: Resident Advisor, Tutor
Other interests: Art, music, machines
Future career plans: Attending the University of Cincinnati for grad school
Why I am a mentor: "...because there are a significant number of new students that need assistance with life and campus life. "
Name: Almond McSwain
Home city/state: Detroit, MI
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts & Sciences, Social Work
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS), Student Government, Student Ambassador
Other interests: Poetry, reading, and talking
Future career plans: Grad school - Wayne State University
Why I am a mentor: "... Iwant to help guide my peers to academic achievement... "
Name: Jennifer Mills
Home city/state: Beaumont, Texas
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Education; Adolescent Young Adults - Integrated Language Arts
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS), Miss College of Education, CSU Choir, Ohio Student Education Association
Other interests: Reading, singing, writing, cooking, meeting new and interesting people
Future career plans: To become a professional -- get a PhD. and work at a college or university.
Why I am a mentor: "My first year wasn't very easy being that I'm a non-traditional student... I want to help those who are new to make a smooth transition... and keep my mentee(s) focused."
Name: Olahakeem Muhammad
Home city/state: Naperville, IL
Classification/College/Major: Sophomore, College of Business & Industry, Finance
Expected graduation: May 2011
Campus involvement: SSS
Other interests: Reading
Future career plans: Obtaining a law degree; Real Estate
Why I am a mentor: "... I want to help students progress and thrive on this campus. "
Name: DeJournea Ray
Home city/state: Akron, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Senior, College of Atrts & Sciences; Psychology and Criminal Justice
Expected graduation: May 2009
Campus involvement: Campus Tour Guide
Other interests: None listed
Future career plans: Obtaining a advanced degree in psychology
Why I am a mentor: "to help new students meet more people and be available for those who need it. "
Name: Nikila Robinson-Scott
Home city/state: Xenia, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Senior, College of Business & Industry, Accounting
Expected graduation: May 2009
Campus involvement: Accounting Club, Nat'l Assn. of Black Accountants
Other interests: Church, Bible Study, and ladies night
Future career plans: Grad school - Univ. of Georgia
Why I am a mentor: "... I had a couple of mentors who were a positive and beneficial influence."
Name: Tianeka Scott
Home city/state: Westland, Michigan
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts & Sciences; Chemistry
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS), Biological Society, Junior to Undergraduate Mentor Program
Other interests: Helping others
Future career plans: Being either a pharmacist or a research chemist
Why I am a mentor: “…In some ways I can be more helpful than adults... When I began at Central State, my mentor told me about people that were and weren't ok to hang out with. This information ...is more meaningful coming from a peer."
Name: Airrica Sherrer
Home city/state: Dayton, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts & Sciences, Computer Science
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Student Ambassadors, Diva 2 Diva
Other interests: None listed
Future career plans: Attend Howard University for grad school
Why I am a mentor: "... so I can be of help to another, ...make a difference in someone's life, and continue to strive for the best. "
Name: Christopher Smith
Home city/state: Xenia, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts & Sciences, Music - Classical Performance (Voice)
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS), CSU Chorus, Mu Phi Epsilon
Other interests: Poetry, Ceramics, Basketball, cutting hair
Future career plans: Grad school -- Miami University (Ohio)
Why I am a mentor: "... people around our age tend to look up not only to professionals but also people their own age who are doing things that they wish to do. I want to be a positive role model in that respect.
Name: Terry Smith *
Home city/state: Chicago, Illinois
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts& Sciences; Communications - Broadcast Media
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS), Studio C
Other interests: Everything
Future career plans: To work for a news company or go into public relations
Why I am a mentor: “…it's a way of giving back ... If nobody had been there for me, where would I be?"
Name: Telisha Tucker
Home city/state: Columbus, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Sophomore, College of Business & Industry, Accounting
Expected graduation: May 2011
Campus involvement: Toastmasters. Accounting Club, Nat'l Assn. of Black Accountants, SSS
Other interests: Reading and writing
Future career plans: Pursue JD/MBA at Georgetown U.; work for major accounting firm; or open a bookstore or non-profit agency
Why I am a mentor: "... because I believe in helping people see their potential."
Name: India Vance
Home city/state: Columbus, Ohio
Classification/College/Major: Senior, College of Business & Industry, Marketing/ Management
Expected graduation: May 2009
Campus involvement: Daughters of Nia Anaya, University Tour Guide, Student Ambassador
Other interests: Reading, shopping
Future career plans: Grad school
Why I am a mentor: "... because I like to be involved ...help incoming freshmen and... build my resume... "
Name: Kelly Yeatman
Home city/state: Chicago, Illinois
Classification/College/Major: Junior, College of Arts & Sciences, Criminal Justice
Expected graduation: May 2010
Campus involvement: Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society (SSS); Student Ambassador
Other interests: None listed
Future career plans: Probation or parole officer
Why I am a mentor: "As a freshman I didn't have someone to talk with to help me during my first year. I would be a great mentor by leading by example."