Tennessee State University News September 6, 2018 MORE THAN 200 TOP HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, PARENTS ATTEND TSU MEMPHIS RECRUITMENT RECEPTION Kaitlin Mottley is a high achieving high school senior pondering what college or university to attend. Wednesday evening, she attended a program that has her considering becoming a Big Blue Tiger. "They said the main things I wanted to hear, like chance for a full ride scholarship, strong academic programs, and their reputation for a great family atmosphere," said Motley, a senior at White Station High School, where she maintains a 4.467 grade point average. She also has a score of 29 on the ACT. The program was the Annual TSU Memphis Recruitment Reception at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown for graduating high school seniors and their parents and family members. TSU's Office of Admissions holds the reception each year as part of activities leading up to the Southern Heritage Classic between TSU and Jackson State University in the Liberty Bowl. This year's game is on Saturday. Kaitlin and her mother, Megan Mottley, were among more than 200 high school seniors from the West Tennessee area and their parents who attended the standing-room-only program in one of the hotel's reception rooms. Admissions officials say the goal of the reception is to seek out the best students, nurture them, and graduate them prepared for the global market. It also comes on the heels of sweeping changes TSU President Glover announced in 2016 that raised admission standards to attract the best and brightest student. "We are going after outstanding students and this reception is usually a major draw for parents and their children, as you can see from this packed room tonight," said Dr. Gregory Clark, TSU's director of high school relations and NCAA certification. He said nearly 80 percent of the students who attended have already met "scholarship requirements." "We have already received their scholarship applications, transcripts and ACT scores," Clark said. To be considered for a scholarship, a candidate must have at least a 3.0 GPA and 21 or higher on the ACT. The deadline to apply is Nov. 1. Joshua Cannon, who is still considering a major either in electrical engineering or accounting, has met all the requirements and is waiting to get an offer. The Middle College High School senior has a 3.8 GPA and 23 ACT. He was at the reception with his parents. Like Motley, Cannon is also encouraged by TSU's strong family tradition and academic offerings. "I know going to TSU will be a fun experience and strong preparation for my future," said Cannon, who has several relatives who attended TSU. "I have already met the criteria and getting a full scholarship will be a big help for me and my family." As part of the incentive for attending the reception, each high school senior present received a free ticket to the Southern Heritage Classic. On Friday, the TSU admissions staff was to participate in a high school recruitment fair in the Pipkin Building in Memphis from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information on TSU's admission requirement, go to http://www.tnstate.edu/admissions/ SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. The 8th HBCU Library Alliance Membership Meeting is scheduled at the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library (GA) on Sunday through Tuesday, October 7-9. Click here<http://www.hbculibraries.org/meeting-2018-info.html> for registration and session details. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/