JCSU News Release

Tanoia was born on February 16, 1987 to Fatima Hill and Melos Spencer in Lansing, MI and now resides in Columbus, Ohio. While in high school Tanoi was the captain of her cheerleading squad, a member of the Math and Science Club, and a student leader. During her senior year of high school Tanoia was a debutante in a prestigious Starlite Cotillion; introducing her into the world as a woman of dignity and pride.

Currently Tanoia is obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with a minor in Public Relations. While at Smith she has had the honor of serving as Miss Freshman (2005-2006), Vice President of the Science Club, Junior Class Senator, Student Ambassador, a member of the Mid-West Club, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. While in these organizations she has maintained an overall 3.69 G.P.A. As a result of her accomplishments in academics and on campus involvement she was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society and into the highest honor society on the campus of JCSU, Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society. In addition, Tanoia has made the President's and Dean's List and was a recipient of the “I know I Can” Award, Wayne Presbyterian, United Negro College Fund, and Duke Endowed scholarships.

Tanoia makes it through all obstacles in life by understanding that she can do all things through Christ which strengthens her.

"For God so Loved the World, that he gave his only begotten son, for who shall ever believeth in him, shall not perish but have everlasting life” - John 3:16

On October 6, 1986 Michella Marie Waters was born to Lloyd Huston and Trina Waters. When she was younger she actively participated in drama and theater to display her love for the art of spoken word. As a result of her grandmother being a single parent, Michella was taught to be very independent and to understand that nothing in life would be given to her. This is is apparent in her determined attitude and perseverance toward life. Always willing to assist her twelve year old sister Tyla in any endeavor, Michella tries hard to be a big influence in her life. Currently Michella is pursuing her undergraduate degree in Social Work. After graduation she plans to obtain a Masters Degree Social Work with a concentration in Social Policy. She considers herself to be determined, humble, brutally honest, and outgoing. Along with working diligently to maintain her 3.79 GPA, she is an active leader on Johnson C. Smith University’s campus and in the Charlotte community.

Michella lives by the notion “life is only what you make it; and yes only the strong survive.”

A native of Orlando, Florida, Brittany Nicole Wiggins is the daughter of Mark Wiggins and the late April Brown. Brittany graduated from Jones High School, Orlando Florida in 2005. Her activities included: Miss Student Government Association, member of Upward Bound, and Captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Brittany also placed in the top ten of Florida’s 2004 Miss Junior America Pageant. Her major is Communication Arts with a concentration in graphic design and marketing. Brittany is a former Luv-A-Bull Cheerleader, Miss Sophomore Class and Myers Hall Council Member. Currently she is a Student Orientation Leader, Secretary of Fa-Sho Modeling Troupe, Treasurer of Communication Arts Student Association, a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Arts Honor Society, Honors College and is a student member of the National Communication Association. Upon graduating from JCSU, Brittany plans to attend graduate school and continue her studies in graphic design and marketing.

Brittany believes that struggles are a part of life journey that makes you stronger and only break you if you allow them to.