Middle Georgia State MVP: Mario Watson
Author: News Bureau
Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013 3:17 PM
Category:
Finding Greatness
Macon, GA
Age: 20.
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica.
Residence: Lawrenceville.
High School: Berkmar High School, where he participated in wrestling and theater.
Family: “I would like to give a shout out to my Madre, Marcia Plummer; my pops, Robert Edwards; and my sisters, Monique Watson and Krissy Hutchinson, for all their support."
Current Employment: Resident assistant, Middle Georgia State College.
Degree Objective: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in logistics management.
Class Rank: Senior.
Primary Campus: Eastman.
Activities: President of SGA, Eastman Campus; vice president of Alpha Eta Rho- international professional aviation fraternity; president of Sigma Kappa Delta- English Honor Society; activities coordinator, Theatre Club.
Career Goals: “Since I was little I’ve wanted to be a pilot, so attending MGSC is one step closer to that goal. I want to serve in the military and in the future become a pilot for an airline. I also hope to open my own business one day.”
He chose Middle Georgia State College because … “I chose to attend MGSC for several reasons. The warm and traditional feeling that this college conveys is what made it attractive. The people and professors were welcoming and Middle Georgia felt like home. I also chose Middle Georgia because of the aviation program.”
The one thing that surprised him about Middle Georgia State was … “The level of innovation the school offers.”
His favorite professor is … "Dr. Peter B. Makaya. He is the nicest and most humble person I’ve ever met. He is an inspiration and a prime example of how hard work pays off.”
His favorite place to study is … “Anywhere but my room because I can’t concentrate when I’m in my room.”
One thing people don’t know about him is … “I’m a pretty good actor. I have done several plays and won a best actor award in high school.”
His friends make fun of him because … “I have a ‘worry about it tomorrow’ attitude.”
The one person he’d most like to meet is … “President Obama, because I just want to know how it feels to be in the hot seat 24/7 making decisions that affect millions of people.”
Five years from now he sees himself … “Living the dream.”