TOUGALOO ATHLETICS CELEBRATES 64 STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED AT HONORS CONVOCATION

TOUGALOO ATHLETICS CELEBRATES 64 STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED AT HONORS CONVOCATION
March 1, 2026

JACKSON, Miss. — A total of 64 student-athletes from Tougaloo College were recognized for their academic excellence during the institution's annual Honors Convocation, celebrating those who achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.

The event highlighted the Bulldogs' continued commitment to excellence both in the classroom and in competition, with student-athletes earning distinction across three academic honor categories: Presidential Scholar, Provost Scholars, and Dean's Scholars.

Leading the way was Helix Owusu, who earned Presidential Scholar honors with a perfect 4.00 GPA.

Presidential Scholar (4.00 GPA)

  • Helix Owusu

Provost Scholars (3.50–3.99 GPA)

  • Sydney Armstrong

  • Nicholas Bostic

  • Kameron Brister

  • Makaila Brown

  • Zoie Chambers

  • Taylor Cousar

  • Perry Fletcher

  • Lauren Jaynes

  • Makinna Jones

  • Kamyah Love

  • Herlancia Miller

  • Cameron Stasher

  • Lauren Sutton

  • Trinity Taylor

  • Darrius Thames

  • Gerlouis Tokody

  • Maia Turner

  • Chace Varnado

  • Kemar Vernon

  • Bethany Walker

  • Laila Young

Dean's Scholars (3.00–3.49 GPA)

  • Tanisha Boyd

  • Derrick Brooks

  • Crishton Chapman

  • Paul Dalcour

  • Marqus Devine

  • Jordan Ealey

  • Brayland Ferguson

  • Cameron Gatlin

  • Cheyenne Hampton

  • Amaury Hawes

  • Caleb Hill

  • Shelby Hughes

  • Cortorian Keeton-Conley

  • Mei-Lei Lane

  • Jaheim Latham

  • Terry Lee

  • Gage Lewis

  • Jordin Lewis

  • Taylor Lucas-Howard

  • Halauna Martin

  • Destiny Matthews

  • Anthony McCloud II

  • JaKenyon McGhee

  • Damirah Moore

  • Ariyah Palmer

  • DeCorion Poindexter

  • Tyler Railey

  • Savion Regisford

  • Quentavius Robinson

  • Alison Rodriguez

  • Jailynn Sanders

  • Graelan Shaffer

  • Shaniya Slocum

  • Christopher Stephens

  • Travarez Thomas

  • Mariah Turner

  • Damien Walters Jr.

  • Kavan Wooten

  • Adrian Williams

  • Carrtez Williams

  • Jagger Young

In addition to GPA honors, several student-athletes and former Bulldogs received top academic distinction awards. Makinna Jones was recognized for Highest Achievement in Health and Recreation, while Brayland Ferguson earned Highest Achievement in Health and Physical Education.

Former student-athletes were also celebrated for their academic excellence, including Ke'Ira Collier (Highest Achievement in Child Development), Morgan Williams (Highest Achievement in Master of Arts in Child Development), and Matt Jones (Highest Achievement in Master of Arts in Teaching).

Tougaloo's Honors Convocation once again showcased the strength of its student-athletes in the classroom, reflecting a culture where academic success remains just as important as athletic achievement.