Men to know at Parkland College:
Role models who do it all and strive for more
Cassandra Cunningham and Shagun Pradhan
Issue date: 10/21/09 Section: News
Thousands of men, staff and students, walk the halls of Parkland College every day. While many of them are involved in activities, there are a few that go above and beyond the average Joe. The Prospectus has found a couple of these guys, and have deemed them the guys to know!
Marcel Grant, student
Marcel Grant is a stylish sophomore working on deciding his major. His hobbies include; spending time with his girlfriend, hanging with friends, staying productive, singing, going to church, shopping and one of his favorite hobbies is eating. But it's his religion that is the most important thing to him. "First and foremost I am a Christian…which is the foundation and core to my morals. I am a very enthusiastic, and a fun guy to hang with. I get along with literally everyone."
Grant is involved with almost every activity imaginable within school and his community. "I am involved in African Student Organization, where I was the treasurer last semester and probably will be the Vice President this semester. I am a frequent participant in Black Student Success Project (session on how to better yourself academically, mentally and personally), the Trio program, and most recently I am a part of the Christian Organization.
"At the University of Illinois I am a member of Impact Movement (a Christian organization), and the African Cultural Association. In church, I direct the junior choir, perform audio and video duties for our television broadcast and website. I am a member of the young adult choir, drama ministry, hospitality committee, and I choreograph the young adult step team. Outside of church, I am a member of the Optimist Club, Kappa League and a singing group called Anointed 4 Praise."
And when asked about how he feels about being a guy to know, he offers an interesting answer. "I am ecstatic and little bewildered or perplexed! First, my thoughts were, 'Do I really do that much?" and, 'Hmm...I do know a lot of people here, most of which I could not name!' I guess it was a little eldritch for me in the beginning because I was more than likely feeling modest and humble. But hey, why not me? It's an honor to be considered."
Marcel Grant, student
Marcel Grant is a stylish sophomore working on deciding his major. His hobbies include; spending time with his girlfriend, hanging with friends, staying productive, singing, going to church, shopping and one of his favorite hobbies is eating. But it's his religion that is the most important thing to him. "First and foremost I am a Christian…which is the foundation and core to my morals. I am a very enthusiastic, and a fun guy to hang with. I get along with literally everyone."
Grant is involved with almost every activity imaginable within school and his community. "I am involved in African Student Organization, where I was the treasurer last semester and probably will be the Vice President this semester. I am a frequent participant in Black Student Success Project (session on how to better yourself academically, mentally and personally), the Trio program, and most recently I am a part of the Christian Organization.
"At the University of Illinois I am a member of Impact Movement (a Christian organization), and the African Cultural Association. In church, I direct the junior choir, perform audio and video duties for our television broadcast and website. I am a member of the young adult choir, drama ministry, hospitality committee, and I choreograph the young adult step team. Outside of church, I am a member of the Optimist Club, Kappa League and a singing group called Anointed 4 Praise."
And when asked about how he feels about being a guy to know, he offers an interesting answer. "I am ecstatic and little bewildered or perplexed! First, my thoughts were, 'Do I really do that much?" and, 'Hmm...I do know a lot of people here, most of which I could not name!' I guess it was a little eldritch for me in the beginning because I was more than likely feeling modest and humble. But hey, why not me? It's an honor to be considered."
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