Anthony "Sterling" Jones is a sophomore, Broadcasting Communications major here at the illustrious
South Carolina State University. Jones is from Charlotte, NC and decided to
attend SC State when he received the full presidential scholarship.
As a young child, Anthony’s grandfather would record him and his brother as they made their own
television productions. After they were recorded and finished they would show
them to their parents. He became interested in photography and video, and also
became an outspoken person. With all his talents he chose to incorporate all of
his interest. By his senior year he decided to major in Broadcasting
Communications.
As a former
member of the best band in the land, the Marching 101, Anthony has traded his
instrument in to be Vice President for the SGA class of 2018. On his spare
time he likes to listen to music, dj, party, eat, shop and play basketball. He
is also the creator of “Wake Up State.” Wake Up State
was created by Jones in the Summer of 2015. It is a web series that provides a
source to stay in tune with campus buzz, trending topics, and overall news. The concept of the series was at first just a thought and
followed by action. As a freshman he considered creating something on his own
to inform students.
Jones stated, "Once you make it through the
night, tomorrow's always a brighter day." His original quote is what he
lives by everyday. He says, "I'm a big believer in perseverance and
finishing things you start as well as setting final goals.” His other
inspiration is the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jones expressed that King
was able to lead one of the biggest social political movements of all time. He
fought for what he believed in and no matter what circumstance he prevailed and
changed lives forever. Being a leader at school and his community, Mr. Jones
intends to relate and change people’s lives as well.
His post
college plans are to be in radio or a television broadcaster and he aspires to
be working with BET, Power98 and also traveling. Mr. Jones stated "I want
to help the black community, the youth and just empower them. I want to teach
young men how to dress professional and how to survive in college." Mr.
Jones has great things ahead of him.
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