Skip to main content

SSU Crowns Miss and Mister Savannah State University

From left, Mr. Raymond Clarke, vice president for enrollment management and student affairs; Mr. Charles Barnett Alexander, SSU First Gentleman; Cynthia Robinson Alexander, J.D., SSU interim president; Mister SSU Alexander Richardson; Miss SSU Taianah Williams; Dr. Karen Wheel Carter, interim executive vice president and chief of staff; Ms. LeAndrea Mikell, interim vice president for university advancement and external affairs; and Mr. Jerry Rackliffe, J.D., interim senior vice president for organizational effectiveness.

The Coronation of Miss and Mister Savannah State University, Taianah Williams and Alexander Richardson, was held during Homecoming week as part a time-honored tradition on the Savannah State University campus.

Williams, a senior majoring in criminal justice, and Richardson, a senior majoring in middle grades education, join an exclusive list of student ambassadors who are chosen by their peers to serve as the voice of the student population on campus.

Research shows that homecoming courts can be traced back to the 1920s and since that time have been an integral part of Homecoming festivities. It is a custom that allows students to participate in the democratic process of electing those who will represent them. Over time, the tradition evolved into the campus royalty that serves all year.

In addition to Miss and Mister Savannah State University, SSU also has royal representation for each academic class. For the 2023-24 academic year, those representatives are:

  • Miss Senior Adrian Brown, from Dublin, Ga., social work major
  • Mister Senior Jasen MaGee, from Rex, Ga, computer science/cyber security major
  • Miss Junior Tiffani Grayes, from Atlanta, Ga., computer science major
  • Mister Junior Degarius Senior, Jr., from Columbus, Ga., sociology major
  • Miss Sophomore MaCayla Moody, from Warner Robins, Ga., forensic science major
  • Mister Sophomore Emmanuel Mgbahurike, from Lagos, Nigeria, marketing major
  • Miss Freshman Kennidee Davis-Williams, from Jacksonville, Fla., biology major
  • Mister Freshman Tyler Miller, from Albany, Ga., music education/visual arts major

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

SSU Foundation, Inc. Elects New Officers

    Chairwoman, Dr. Clementine Washington  The Savannah State University Foundation elected new officers during its 2025 winter board meeting held January 18 on the Savannah State University campus. The new officers will serve a 3-year term and were sworn into their new roles effective immediately. The new officers include Chairwoman, Dr. Clementine Washington; Vice Chairman, Mr. Michael Kaigler; Secretary, Mr. James Melvin; Treasurer, Mr. John Kelley; and Financial Secretary, Mrs. Carolyn Price. “It is with profound humility and gratitude that I thank you for your vote of confidence in electing me to serve as Chairman of the Savannah State University Foundation, Inc.,” said Washington. “During my term of office, we will work together as ‘One SSU’ to conduct the business of the Foundation, pursue my campaign goals, and consider other initiatives that may be presented, evaluated, and approved by the board membership.” The Savannah State University Foundation, Inc. is ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Message from Interim President Alexander

  Dear   SSU Campus   Community,   As we start the new year, I would like to take a moment to recount the many milestones we achieved as a campus family in 2024. This was a year of positive change, strategic growth and   major   accomplishments for our beloved Savannah State University (SSU). I am so proud of how our students, faculty, and staff have set and reached new goals and how many   of   our alums have lovingly supported their alma mater and inspired the next generation.   By strategically targeting expanding job markets, diligently pursuing grants, and writing winning proposals, we are now developing new courses in elementary education, forensic toxicology, and film. By collaborating with local, national, and international partners, we have secured internship opportunities for our students in manufacturing, healthcare, and several Dutch-owned companies, pursuant to a successful summer visit with the King and Queen of the Neth...
Post a Comment
Read more

Dr. Jermaine Whirl Named SSU President

Dr. Jermaine Whirl   The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Jermaine Whirl president of Savannah State University (SSU), effective April 1, 2025. Whirl, an Aspen Fellow, most recently served as president of Augusta Technical College (ATC), a role he has held since November 2020. Whirl’s career includes nearly 20 years of service as a faculty member and administrative leader at public colleges and universities in his home state of South Carolina and in Georgia. He has previously worked at several institutions, including Greenville Technical College, Savannah Technical College, Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State University. “As we welcome Dr. Whirl back into the USG family, we deeply appreciate the steadfast and dedicated leadership of interim President Cynthia Robinson Alexander,” USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “Cynthia has laid a strong foundation for Savannah State’s future, one that Dr. Whirl is well-equipped to build...
Post a Comment
Read more