Desmond Coble (Class of 2004)

Since its beginning in 1974, UAAS was designed to be a safe haven for African American students here at Greensboro College. UAAS has also brought an African American perspective to the college through many entertaining and educational events. According to William Alexander "Bill" McClain, the founder of UAAS, the reason for UAAS was to "have something that African American Students at Greensboro College can call their own." Today, UAAS is one of the biggest student organizations on the College's campus. The mission is to bring the whole campus together through learning about the African American culture and learning about the other cultures that are present on campus. I hope that UAAS will continue to grow and to be a positive group on campus, continuing to educate people about African American culture through a variety of events. I would also like to see the students in UAAS to become active leaders in the organization and in the other organizations on campus.

"Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise. I rise. I rise."
Maya Angelou - Still I rise, And Still I rise (1978)

Carletta Jumper (Class of 2005)

It is true that within every group there is a leader, and if the leader is a strong, positive successful leader then he or she will have millions of followers. The future of the United African American Society is as bright as the shining morning star; we are the Drinking Gourd because each member is encouraged to travel on the ever winding road to success. We are the dream and the hope of the slave. The dreams and ambitions they desired, we will and have overcome. This organization is fueled by determination and self-pride, that powers the train of goals, guaranteeing passengers a safe journey through the path of aspiration, stopping at the final destination of success.