QUEEN KEWANNA DOMINIQUE DANIELS
MISS TOUGALOO COLLEGE
Kewanna Dominique Daniels was delivered into the world on November 30, 1984 to Mavis Daniels and Henry Hinton in Gulfport, MS. She is the youngest of four children and the aunt of six nieces and nephews. She is an active member of St. James Baptist Church where she sings in the choir, attends Bible Study and dances with the praise dance team.
While in high school, Kewanna was trained to be a peer counselor for South MS AIDS Task Force and awarded Sun Herald's Best and Brightest for Community Service. She was listed in "Who's Who among American High School Students", a National Scholar for two years, a Presidential Freedom Scholar and selected as a 2002 Debutante. Kewanna graduated with a 3.54 GPA, achieving her goal of High Honors and ranking number 36 of 435 graduates.
After winning the 2003-2004 MS Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year her senior year, she was named the 2003-2004 Southeast Region Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America representing over 715,560 kids in June 2003. She traveled to over seven states speaking on behalf of Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Kewanna traveled to Washington, D.C to compete for the National title in September of 2003 after being awarded the regional winner and she has met both President Bush and President Clinton.
Kewanna is a senior, Interdisciplinary Career-Oriented Humanities Major. She has served as a second year Resident Assistant, member of T.A.M.S., cheerleader, PIRE Scholar, Junior. Class Representative, South MS State Facilitator (2005-2007) and 2nd Vice President of the Gamma Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. As a freshman, sophomore, and junior honor student, Kewanna received the President and Vice President’s Awards. She also received the Humanities Division Award for Academic Excellence and was nominated for the United States Achievement Academy. Kewanna has had countless opportunities in life and she gives all praises to God. When she gets discouraged, she remembers that “You must not stop because you can’t go on, but you must go on because you can’t stop.”---Margaret Walker
KING JUNIOR J. JOHNSON
MR. TOUGALOO COLLEGE
MR. TOUGALOO COLLEGE
Junior J. Johnson a unique child born to Willie Johnson and Rose Johnson. Junior, a native of Brooksville, MS, is the proud brother of two sisters, Lawanna Johnson and Tyteanna Johnson. He also has a nephew, Markell Johnson, and a niece, Diamond Johnson. Junior is a member of Harrison Grove M.B. Church, where he served on the usher’s board.
At an early age, Junior knew that he was different. He embraced his individuality and felt his individualism would give him an advantage because it allowed him to think in more creative and original ways. Junior’s assessment was correct and this originality made it possible for him to get accepted into the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS). He became a MSMS Emissary before graduating. This coveted title was one of the highest honors at the school, and it was awarded to Junior because of his originality, dependability, and strong work ethics.
Junior, a senior Biology major, has also proven to be a magnificent leader at Tougaloo College. He served as an Orientation Assistant Serving Incoming Students (O.A.S.I.S.) member for two consecutive years, and he is presently the first and only Honorary O.A.S.I.S. member. In addition, Junior is the past President and current Business Manager of the Beta Rho chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Junior also held the positions of Sergeant-at-Arms of the Pre- Health Club, Treasurer of the Pan Hellenic Council, Project STOP Now Peer Educator, and he currently tutors for Student Support Services. To complement his commitment to achieving excellence, Junior has been honored with a number of commendations and awards. He is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, a United States Achievement Academy Collegiate All-American Scholar, and a L.S.A.M.P. Scholar. Additionally, Junior has been named to the National Dean’s List and has received the Vice President’s Award.
Junior thanks God for giving him the ability to laugh and to make others laugh in the midst of troubles. He becomes encouraged by the quote, “Your future depends on many things, but mostly on you.” Junior feels that positive changes are in store for Tougaloo, and he hopes to be at the forefront of the movement.
