North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

June 15, 2005 Edition

The E. Gwynn Dancers presented an exciting, invigorating, educational performance about black history for local students. The two-day presentation, “Embracing Our Past,” was performed on the N.C. A&T campus.



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•	E. Gwynn Dancers Two-day presentation, "Embracing Our Past" was performed on N. C. A&T campus

•	"The Party with a Purpose" A&T's Admissions and Enrollment Management Team presents “Hot Fun in the Summertime – The Party with a Purpose.” The event will be held Friday, July 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union

•	Talesha Hall and Jametta K. Thomas Two engineering students earn 4.0 grade point averages
•	WNAA Sponsors Aggie Idol Talent Search A&T's radio station WNAA-FM, 90.1 will host an “Aggie Idol Talent Search” at the Fun Fourth Festival (All day event – Davie Street) on July 4
•	Aggie Feedback AGGIeNEWS is electronically disseminated biweekly by the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of University Relations

Hot Fun in the Summertime!
A&T SPONSORS “THE PARTY WITH A PURPOSE”

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Admissions and Enrollment Management Team presents “Hot Fun in the Summertime – The Party with a Purpose.” The event will be held Friday, July 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union.

The party is being held for prospective students who are interested in being admitted or re-admitted to the university.

N.C. A&T faculty, staff and administrators will interact with participants and explain how to register for undergraduate and graduate courses for the spring semester. During the registration-information session, A&T officials will focus on admissions and financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students. Prospective students will talk one-on-one regarding their specific, individual questions and concerns.

Food and entertainment will take place at the party. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call Daphne Roach at (336) 256-0863.

WNAA Sponsors Aggie Idol Talent Search

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Radio Station WNAA-FM, 90.1 will host an “Aggie Idol Talent Search” at the Fun Fourth Festival (All day event – Davie Street) on July 4.

Contestants will compete for trophies and prizes. Categories will include group, soloist and children’s divisions. VIP judges will select the winners.

Please send your VHS, cassette or CD to WNAA-FM/Aggie Idol, Suite 200 Price Hall, Greensboro, N.C. 27411-1135. All material submitted becomes the property of WNAA-FM. It must be postmarked by June 29. Finalist for the talent search will be contacted. All rules and regulations can be obtained from the WNAA office or at www.wnaalive.ncat.edu.

AGGIeNEWS is electronically disseminated biweekly by the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of University Relations. Send information to:
The Garrett House
400 Nocho Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Fax: 336.256.0862
Email: mables@ncat.edu

Chancellor
James C. Renick

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Carolyn W. Meyers

Vice Chancellor/Development and University Relations
David Hoard

Editor
Mable Springfield Scott

Editorial Assistants
Sandra Brown, Nettie Collins Rowland, Darlene East

Photographer
Charles Watkins

E-Design
Margaret Vap

Hear N.C. A&T's official broadcast voice,
WNAA-FM 90.1
on the internet:

www.wnaalive.ncat.edu

www.ncat.edu


Jametta Thomas	Talesha Hall

Two A&T Engineering Students earn perfect G.P.A.

Two engineering students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will graduate at the top of their class with perfect grade point averages. The 4.0 students were honored at the university’s 2005 Annual Spring Commencement 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Greensboro Coliseum. The commencement speaker was Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard.

The high achievers Talesha Hall and Jametta K. Thomas will receive their degrees along with 1,100 other A&T students.

Hall is a chemical engineering major from Baltimore, Md. The 21-year-old says she never set out to earn all A’s when she came to the university. She attributes her good grades to having natural ability rather than good study habits.

“I never focus on grades,” she said. “I mainly like to learn the theory. Because if I learn the theory, then I can solve any problems.”

One of Hall’s major challenges while matriculating at the university has been getting her peers to work at her level.

“We have a lot of group projects,” Hall said. “Trying to raise the level of your peers can sometimes be a challenge. You expect everybody to know what you know but it doesn’t always work out.”

Hall is very active at the university. She is a member of numerous organizations including National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Pi (treasurer), American Institute of Chemical Engineering (secretary/treasurer), Society of Plastic Engineering, University’s Honors Program, Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Lambda Delta –Freshman Honor Society.

After graduation, Hall will pursue her doctorate at Purdue University where she has received a National Science Foundation Fellowship.

Hall is the granddaughter of Helen Smith of Baltimore, Md.

Thomas is an industrial and systems engineering major from Charlotte, N.C.

Just like Hall, Thomas’ goal wasn’t to make all A’s when she came to the university.

“It wasn’t a conscious decision,” the 22-year-old said. “I worked hard and the A’s came.”

She also admits to having the natural ability to excel.

“I think it was inherited and a good work balance helps,” she said. “You have to study and have fun too. There is a time for work and for play.”

Thomas was also very active during her tenure at the university. She was affiliated with numerous organizations including Tau Beta Pi (president), National Society of Black Engineering (committee chair), Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta – Freshman Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society, Society of Women Engineers and Alpha Pi Mu.

She also tutored high school students from Guilford County Schools and was a mentor for A&T’s honors program. After graduating, she also plans to pursue her doctorate. She has also received a fellowship from Purdue University but has not made a decision.

Thomas is the daughter of James and Brenda Thomas of Charlotte. She has two sisters, LaTisha and Tierney.