Nervousness and exhilaration were emotions felt by the historic “Restoration Class” of Morris Brown over the weekend. The HBCU marked its 145th anniversary while also celebrating its largest graduating class since regaining accreditation in 2022 following a massive rebuilding effort.
Valedictorian Faith Shamley and Shandell Bright-Johnson sat down with WABE’s “Morning Edition” right after receiving their diplomas.
Both Shamley and Bright-Johnson reflected on the college’s years-long comeback and the experience of flipping their tassels and throwing their caps with a tighter-knit class of fewer than 100.
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