Bringston University is one of many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, where Black excellence is a way of life. The university is located in Atlanta, Georgia and known for its elite sports teams.
History[]
Bringston University was established in 1894.
Students[]
- Simone Hicks (senior, sports advocacy major, member of PKZ)
- Thea Mays (graduated)
- Damon Sims (formerly, left to become a pro baseball player)
- Jessie "J.R." Raymond (senior, former member of KEK)
- Keisha McCalla (graduated, dance major, former pre-med major)
- Nathaniel "Nate" Hardin (graduated, law school student, president of the Student Council)
- Cam Watkins (senior, recording arts major, member of KEK, president Patterson’s assistant)
- Lando Johnson (photography major, member of KEK)
- Santiago Reyes (formerly, transferred)
- Tootie
- Gabrielle (engineering major)
- Aqueelah (member of PKZ)
- Wilinda (former vice-president of the Student Council)
- Nico Logan (former president of the Student Council)
- Melody (member of PKZ)
- Eva (member of PKZ)
- Ryan Craig (journalism major)
Faculty[]
- Zeke Allen (former president, retired)
- Amara Patterson (journalism professor, later promoted to president after Allen’s retirement)
- William Corte (english literarure professor)
- Dr. Pace (former dance professor, resigned)
Curricula[]
- Journalism
- English literature
- Pre-med
- Engineering
- Dance
- Recording arts
- Photography
Tennis Team[]
Notable Players[]
- Simone Hicks
- Thea Mays (pro player)
- Tootie
Staff[]
- Elaine Loni (head coach)
Disbanded Baseball Team[]
Notable Players[]
- Damon Sims (pitcher)
- Jessie "J.R." Raymond (captain, catcher)
- Lando Johnson (pitcher)
- Santiago Reyes
Staff[]
- Marcus Turner (head coach)
- Leonard Shaw (former head coach, fired for falsifying student courses)
- Jessie Raymond Sr. (former head coach)
Notable Alumni[]
- Hank Dawson[1]
- Jessie Raymond's Grandfather[2]
- Jesse Raymond Sr.[3] (Class of 2002)[4]
- Mrs. Raymond[5]
- Amara Patterson[1]
- Marcus Turner[1]
- Ralph Wells (Class of 2015)
- Riva Ducane
- Rome
Notes and Trivia[]
- The school mascot is a lion.
- In fact, the university home teams are named as Bringston Lions.
- The slogan reads fides virtus et utiltas, which is Latin for faith is virtue and utility.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Under Pressure"
- ↑ "Love and War"
- ↑ "Start Over"
- ↑ "If Only You Knew"
- ↑ "Start Over"