Meet Rami Blair, Senior Bonner Intern

Hello 2019! My name is Rami Blair, and I have the privilege of serving as Senior Bonner Intern for the 2015 – 2016 academic year. A proud Maine native (even though I was born in Washington, D.C.), I am a rising senior who majors in French. During my time at Morehouse, I’ve travelled extensively and established meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and fellow students. I have received, among other awards, the Beinecke Scholarship, the Oprah Winfrey International Fellowship, the ESU Luard Morse Scholarship, and the UNCF/Mellon Mays Fellowship. I am also a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a three-year veteran of the College’s Forensics Team. My current research examines gender, intimacy, and sexuality in novels of the Anglophone and Francophone Caribbean. Upon graduation, I intend to earn a PhD and pursue a career as a professor of literature.

In the spirit of change, I don't have a question for you. Rather, I have a challenge. Read the prompt and think carefully before answering.

Prompt: Identify three substantive, measurable goals that you hope to achieve during your time at Morehouse. Be specific: responses such as "I want to do well in my classes" and "I want to make my family proud" are too vague. (Why not instead try "I hope to be elected to Phi Beta Kappa" or "I want to study abroad for a semester"?)

Meet Darien Waite, Senior Bonner Intern

Greetings Brothers,

My name is Darien Waite. I am from Homewood, IL, a small town outside of Chicago. I am currently studying Sociology, and post-graduation I plan on starting my own charter school. I am honored and humbled to be one of your Senior Bonner Interns for the 2015-2016 academic school year. I believe that we all have something to offer each other and the world. As you embark on your journey at Morehouse College remember to maintain your peace, and to spread your truth wherever you go.

Question #4: 

Who do you live your life for, and why? 

Meet Yandell Hankey, Co-Freshman Class Coordinator

Greeting Brothers,

My name is Yandell Hankey II - a rising senior, marketing major with a minor in sales from Sacramento, CA. During my matriculation at Morehouse I have served the Bonner program as a class coordinator and graphic designer. Throughout campus I have served the Morehouse Marketing Association as an 8th Annual Conclave Co-Chairmen, the Morehouse Sales Team, the California Club’s Executive Board, and crowned royalty during homecoming festivities. Although I have served in different capacities in different organizations, Bonner has always remained my first priority. I would like to congratulate you for your acceptance into Morehouse but ultimately for becoming a Bonner Scholar. If you haven’t realized already, Bonner is a serious commitment. I hope you are eager to begin a new portion of your life. Bonner is not only a great scholarship, but it is also one of the greatest opportunities to help you grow in more ways than academically alone, while at Morehouse.

Question:

As a Bonner you have the opportunity to see your ideas come to life. Given the opportunity, what is a social issue that you would like to address through a service project? What would the service be and how would the service be conducted?