2019 GUY L. GRANT AWARDEES
Dominique W. Riggins
“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...I am con- vinced that the best things in this world are wisdom and understanding. For- sake her not and she shall preserve thee and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing and with all that, get understanding. Brothers thank you for this honor.”
B rother Riggins Claflin University in 2018. His college years have been some of the most produc- tive and transformative years for any college student. He served as his Sophomore Class President and as the 58 th President of the Stu- dent Government Associa- tion. He is currently a 6 th grade Social Studies teacher at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School. He was a Presidential Scholar and the lone senior to graduate with such dis- received his Bach- elor of Arts degree in History from
tinction. He was a member of the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College and has earned numerous academic honors and awards. He received the university’s highest award for outstand- ing student service to Claflin University. In addition, he achieved the highest cumu- lative grade point average within his major and was awarded the Leadership and Service Award for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He is a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Albany, Ga where he serves on the media
team. Brother Riggins is a 2016 Kappa Fellow of the Eta Class of Kappa Alpha Psi’s Undergraduate Leader- ship Institute. He lives by the words "If not me, who?" a phrase that effectively describes a daily motivation to achieve greatness. He believes his leadership, service and men- torship have all developed his unwavering dedication to advocacy. It is evident that Dominque’s young life epitomizes Achievement and that he sees obstacles as opportunities to achieve in spite of; not because of. We
are thankful to Wanda and Derrick Riggins, Dominque’s parents – for God’s most precious gift to You has been a blessing to the Noble Clan of Kappa Alpha Psi. Therefore, let it be known that our Brother exhibits the five objectives of Kappa Alpha Psi and that his diamond embodies the characteristics of Founder Grant. He is a student of Achievement, a Leader among men, and a Vanguard of excellence. Here's to Guy L. Grant Award recipient Dominique Riggins!
By Donald L. Wooldridge, Sr.
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