Winston-Salem State student, Stanley Johnson, is a senior political science major.
Over the last four years, Johnson has given an abundance of selfless service to his soon-to-be-alma mater and community.
Johnson has established himself as a student leader and an activist with an eagerness to finish what others may have only started.
On campus, Johnson is the President of the Pre-Alumni Society, a member of the Drama Guild, F.O.C.U.S and Voices of A.R.T.
He volunteered with the Obama campaign and encouraged his colleague, senior Debony Jones to lead the massive registration efforts on campus.
Arthur Hardin said, “Stanley energized males to be involved in the campaign.”
Johnson made it his responsibility to make sure every voter registered correctly.
Dr. Larry Little, an instructor of political science, has known Stanley for more than a year. He used phrases such as “highly intelligent” and words like “committed” to describe Johnson.
“Johnson along with Jones helped drive students through the snow in West Virginia to Columbus, Ohio for door-to-door campaigning,” Little said.
“He told me, ‘Doc, we can do it.'”
Miss WSSU, senior Latoya Perry said, “Other men can pattern themselves after him. He’s always ambitious [and] a true leader in every way.”
After graduation Johnson plans to teach secondary education and attend graduate school.
He also plans to run for a state office later in his career.
“My job as a political science major is to encourage people to become informed of political and world issues and to actively participate in the process,” Johnson said.
When asked about the ways the election inspired him he said, “Obama’s victory is only the beginning. It’s time for people to stay engaged, inspired, energized and attentive to the things that affect them.”