Florida A&M University News June 24, 2015 Top Scholar, National Achievement Finalist Heads to FAMU On June 29, National Achievement Award Finalist, Bryan Anderson, will begin the pursuit of a degree in computer engineering at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Not only did Anderson, a graduate of Deerfield Beach High School in Deerfield Beach, Fla., earn a full academic scholarship to FAMU, but he was also one of the top high school seniors in the nation, earning a 5.07 weighted GPA, a 2090 SAT score, and a composite score of a 33 on the ACT. He was also named a National Achievement Finalist. It was Anderson's eye for technical excellence that drew him to FAMU. He said he learned about FAMU when his high school band had the opportunity to be a part of the 2014 Florida Blue Classic and experienced the world-class innovation of the Marching "100." "It was a great experience to be a part of the Florida Classic and witness two remarkable bands," said Anderson. He decided to take a tour of FAMU's campus, during which he learned about qualifying for the FAMU Life-Gets-Better Scholarship. It provides high-performing students who focus on engineering with full-cost coverage for books, room and board, and tuition and provides a laptop. Anderson expressed how he fell in love with the campus environment and instantly knew that FAMU was the right place for him. "I plan to use my education in computer engineering to segue into biomedical engineering," Anderson said. "One of my goals is also to obtain a master's degree in business administration. I like to explore my options. I am thrilled to be in an environment that supports growth and creativity." Anderson gave a lot of credit to his parents for all of his academic success and expressed how he was blessed to have a strong support system that was always there to help him along the way. He said that their support is what gives him the confidence to pursue his dreams and undertake multiple discipline interests, no matter how challenging it may get. "My parents kept me grounded and balanced," Anderson said. "They will help me navigate through obstacles and turns in the road." SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.