The Career Development Center is partnering with the CSU Thurgood Marshall College Fund Ambassador to highlight an "Exceptional Student" every month.
So, for the 1st month of the year (and the 1st student selectee), we present to you Ms. Toninette Griggs!
Classification: Sophomore
Major: Accounting
GPA: 3.6/4.0 Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
Internships: Chicago Public Schools; Cargill, Inc. (Summer 2010)
CSU Clubs & Involvements: National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Secretary, member since 2007; NABA Chicago Mentor Program; Accounting Career Awareness Program; NABA Marketing, Membership and Fundraising Committees
Extracurricular Activities: Volleyball, track & field, & cross-country
Awards: Who's Who Among Student in American Universities & Colleges, Dean's List, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarship, CSU Foundation Scholarship, Secondary School Counselor Council Scholarship, and NABA CR Scholarship (KOCH Industries)
Community Service: Woodlawn Organization - Informed neighborhood residents about the voting process; Salem Baptist Church - Assisted with church clothing drive
Favorite musical artist(s): Mary J. Blige & Kanye West
Who is someone you admire? Why? I admire my mother because each and everyday she reminds me of how important it is to have a game plan in life so that I could be on the right path to achieving my goals.
If you could invite any 3 people to dinner, who would you invite? Why? The first person I would invite to dinner with me would be God because he knows me best. Secondly, I'd invite Barrack Obama to better explain the world perspective. Lastly, I'd invite Chris Tucker because he is so funny.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? If I could travel anywhere in the world I would go to Africa, to research and experience the true roots of my African ancestry.
What is one interesting fact about yourself? I love learning new things and meeting new people.
Congratulations Toninette. Keep your eyes posted for next month's "Exceptional Student", it could be you!
