Rattlers Gonna Rattle: Promys Smith's FAMU Adventure Begins

17/08/2025 23 min
Rattlers Gonna Rattle: Promys Smith's FAMU Adventure Begins

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Send us a textWe explore the journey of P. Smith as she prepares to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) with her mother, Nashika Thomas, by her side, highlighting their experience in the scholarship competition and the college preparation process.• P. Smith's has climbed from position #44 to #6 in the Takisha A Davis Scholarship Program• Nashika describes managing scholarship applications, essays, and deadlines while Promys balanced cheerleading commitments• Promys chose FAMU after participating in college tours during her freshman year, drawn to the cultural connection and community• Summer program attendance helped Promys adjust to campus life before official move-in• Promys moves to campus this Tuesday, with mom adjusting to the four-and-a-half-hour distance and different time zones• Voting for the scholarship competition continues until September 5th, with Promys actively campaigning for support• Applications for the 2025-26 programs will open soon, including the Scholars on the Move program for 7th-12th graders & South Texas HBCU AllianceTo vote for Promise or other scholarship finalists, visit the website shown at the bottom of the screen. Voting ends Sept. 5th.Support the show

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