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The Compass Friday, October 10, 1997 11 Tamara McCray: New student government leader promises that ECSU students’ voices ‘will be heard’ by Kimberly T. Hines As ECSU's first female President of the Student Government Association in over five years, Tamara McCray has her priorities straight and her cap on tight in preparation for the busy 1997- 1998 school year. Although the transition between SGA cabinets was rocky, McCray and her cabinet say they have reclaimed their composure and are prepared to face the responsibilities before them. “As SGA President, I wish to ensure that the students' voices are heard and there is continuous communication be tween administration and the stu dents," said McCray. "It is even more important to remain unbiased and ob jective in order to keep the avenues of communication flowing successfully." McCray's vision for the 1997-1998 school year is for students and admin istrators to develop "a lasting relation ship." She also wants students to dis play pride in their university and do all that they can to ensure their own success, as well as the University's. To some, the title - SGA President - may initiate feelings of uncertainty, a difficult task; yet Tamara McRay views her position as a rewarding challenge. "I expected a great deal of responsi bility," she said. "If the transition be tween cabinets had been smoother it would have been less challenging to get rolling, but we have a handle on things now." The oldest of eight siblings from Ox ford, a small town in North Carolina, McCray is familiar with the idea and Vikes (From Page 10) 0. Week two of the '97 Viking football campaign introduced a new and im proved Viking football team. The Vi kings kicked off against the Benedict College Tigers and covered well. The Viking defense shut down the Tiger attack quickly during that first posses sion. The Tigers punted to the Vikings, giving them good field position on their first possession. Quarterback Daron Cannon then hit receiver Earl Jones for a large gain which immediately put the Vikings in Tiger territory. Caught up in the excitement, tailback Lawrence Mack took a hand-off around the right end and gained another first down. The Vikes were on the move! As the offense began to get the cylin ders going. Cannon hit receiver Eddie Cuffie on an "out and up" pattern in Franklin Scott photo Tamara McCray importance of being a role model. She attributes her success to her faith in God and the inspiration provided by her grandparents throughout her life. "They were always there to lean on and have always been there." McCray said her duties as SGA presi dent make it is very difficult to main tain an active social life or to be a part of any other clubs and organizations on campus. Prior to her election, Tamara was involved in campus life as a Viking Ambassador, a member of the Student Activity Advisory Board (SAAB), the Math and Computer Sci ence Club, and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor the left corner of the end zone and the Vikes punctuated the drive, putting points on the board. Viking fans roared as their alma mater reminded them of better days on the gridiron. The Vikes kicked off to the Tigers and sprinted down the field to cover, throwing bodies into the Tiger's wedge and bringing down the Tiger return man. On the first down, and with ten yards to go, the tiger QB, sensing the Viking momentum, handed off to the tailback. The back was stuffed after a gam of two. The next two plays had the same outcome, causing Benedict College to punt. The Vikings were now showing their opponent how challenging they could be. The rest of the game was characterized by the Vikings establish ing themselves on both sides of the football. Competitive in play selection "ECSU offers you opportuni ties to prepare yourself for a career..but you have to take ad vantage of it." Tamara McCray Society. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., McCray said that she misses out on many things, but her sisters support her. "My sisters understand. They're working with me and they help me to adjust to everything." She emphasized that she misses being "a regular stu dent" because she is always on the call of duty. "There never is really time to be just Tamara," she said "I try to be me, but that is determined by the atmosphere. I try to make time to talk to everyone as Tamara, but the conversation or situ- and in defending, the Vikes defeated the Tigers 15-12. The Vikings hosted Johnson C. Smith in week three. They were able to play very poorly and still get a win. In a game characterized by mistakes and penalties, the Vikes struggled on of fense and their defensive play was somewhat timid. The Vikings were, however, able to fumble, stumble, and hope their way into what became their second win, defeating the Golden Bulls, 12-10. Week four was a rude awakening for the Vikings. The game, against confer ence rival North Carolina Central Uni versity, started with both teams trying to "feel each other out." Central found the weak spot first and capitalized with a quick score. The Vikings then got the football and turned it over, leading to a second score for NCCU. The Vikings ation will determine the rest." McCray is an Applied Math major with a minor in Statishcs. After gradu ation, she plans to attend graduate school at the University of George Washington in Washington, D.C. She then plans to teach introductory courses in math on the college level. "1 want to go out of here with a bang", said McCray of her senior year. "ECSU allows you opportunities to pre pare yourself for a career and the pro fessional world, but you have to take advantage of it." With everything that our SGA Presi dent has to deal with, when does she ever have any time to relax? "Never, really," said McCray; but when she does have a little time on her hands, she enjoys wrestling, watching television, listening to the radio, catch ing up with friends, or walking around the track at Roebuck Stadium. McCray said that she has learned a great deal about life from her experi ences at ECSU. "We all depend on each other," she said. "It is important to re member that there is always someone watching you; therefore it would ben efit the you to do your best at all times." Tamara is grateful to everyone for their support and encouraging words. "I'd like to thank Chancellor. Burnim for conhnuing to drill in me the impor tance of class before anything else, and 1 would like to reiterate that to the stu dents," she said "Education is not for show. It takes a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication." mcinaged get on the board late in the game, but the Eagles had already de livered the fatal blow. The final score was Eagles 37, Vikings 6. "Our biggest problem is execution," said Coach Ernest Wilson, offensive co ordinator. "We only have 45 minutes to work with our students on offense, and we just can't get them enough reps in that time." To keep the defense off balance, Wil son said he has "thrown in some new formations." Offense is a lot more technical and interdepent, with less room tor error, said Wilson. Wilson will have the opportunity to apply his new formations in the up coming Homecoming game against Bowie State Bulldogs.
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