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Visit our website at opas.tamu.edu enlighten • entertain • inspire - .Prattin m - Lemonade LEMON-EATING CONTEST Page 4 » Wednesday, February 3, 1999 A GGIELIFE heButlalion McDonald reflects A&M history first African-American yell lead or almost knowing way hon |s customers ot "lea Mark Bpened in wi ed by a c orporation n rerchant sell p clothes, co; Hnydc Nasi le flea mark ■The flea n ies to fine je ■cosmetic Hlash said BY SUSAN OVERCASH The Battalion A s the first African-American yell leader at A&M in 1992, Ronnie McDonald set an ex ample of strong leadership and perseverance that echoes in today’s push for cultural diversity. McDonald grew up in Bastrop, where he gradu ated Bastrop High School in 1989. Like many stu dents, McDonald said he chose Texas A&M because of its distance from his parents: tar enough for in dependence but close enough for occasiona aim dry services and a home-cooked meal. A political science major, McDonald was a Fish Camp counselor and an active member o ^ Pi He ran for yell leader in spring of 1992 and was elected for the 1992-93 school year, his sem y • “The makeup of A&M serves as a foundation not only for the University and community, hi the whole nation,” McDonald said. This s p . portant for the future of A&M in becoming i g Un AfTer graduating from A&M. McDonald worked for five years before being elected lo 1 P anc j Bastrop County Judge on January , • his wife, also an Aggie, now live in Ba stroi • McDonald said his experiences as a yellReader helped develop his leadership abi 1KS " /’m do ling a yell leader prepared me ^ r c ^a I rn^o, ing now, in that I interact with ot y er ^ McDonald said. “In both my recen t L 1 ^ 0 j- a yell leader, I represented many facti > whom came together to Action, students However, in the ’92 yell leader election. were not just voting for Ronnie M ' groU p S It was amazing to see the many different grout "Through time, we all leave our mark so that A&M is no longer the same. We are all from different backgrounds, but we overcome these differences to reach common goals. Ronnie McDonald Former yell leader With Special Guest DAVE ELMENDORF and the Aggie Yell Leaders Explore your Potential With a Proven Leader Gr e ^L\ lZeS Thursday, Feb 4-5 PM ■ Sbisa Dining Center Hosted by the Department of Food Services ■ell as a v habts who nej-weekem Hj of the 1 |f t e orgai Wells, )AV said ma Taling. ■We sell (: iesaid. “Tht y hard to g! .5.” ^Bven t tie Jocke\ elling Avon ■ears. Reed \ Photo couimsoifter the flei Ronnie IVlcDonald leads a group of Aggies; “I have s| practice in ’93. imes 1 havt .... hadows. It I m now a county judge in Bastrop „ jeweln campaign process is much the same," said. “Our county is close to 50,000 peop (W I er 0 f a |1 around 42,000. ijry p ins “As you talk to people, you develop Tie has a she derstanding of their needs. “Talking teas if people fr dividuals as possible really broadenedaooilr in tiif zons.” ffinlnlion. Joel Garrett, president of the Black Ad aor the kr Committee, said McDonald’s election toUY Contain 'hihe Chinese star sets an excellent example for other niind dents. a merc “I see him as a trailblazer who opened lrec 5rvj3 n S n c's for anyone else of color to pursue their nni | rett said. “As 1 understand, at first he w -Sp’| M | 0 ' , r cepted, but he stuck with it. He’s anex; U yj nsJ rn ample of perseverance.” Students of all backgrounds, McDonald; who came together, not just to s ^ thing we be- support the spirit of Aggieland, som lieve in,” McDonald said. , ar . rn i 0 ev major and Eric Watson, a senior .TL^.nonald’s initiative friend of McDonald’s, said Mcuon makes him an effective ' ea p aown here and “Ronnie actually brough (< ^ e has this showed me around,” takes opportum- great leadership quality^and ties and pursues them.’ -^rps as a yell leadei McDonald said his expert , cter j S tics useful also allowed him to develop in his life today. . cmdium full of folks, “As a yell leader, you re in different individu- but you’re also interacting wi w McDonald said, als around campus eveiy ay, com municate “That experience has allowed me w without barriers or apprehensi ^ j- or y e ]i In particular, McDonak 3 an d utilize leader helped him learn t0 ^ d him. the human resources present vide a growing foundation for culturaldivfl A&M. “Through time, we all leave our mart# A&M is no longer the same,” McDonaldsaii® all from different backgrounds, butweo* these differences to reach common goals ; Watson said McDonald’s election to yrtH also helped drive the movement for a d^m dent body here at A&M. “Diversity has been a number-one goal f’ for a while,” Watson said. “He has taken f step further in pursuing diversity at this-T- ty.” Brandon Neff, head yell leader and sen ical science major, said that McDonald’s® shows that race is no longer a factor in lei positions around campus. “There are no borders or boundaries,”^ “Anyone can achieve their goals and whatM to do.” After graduation, McDonald found than mer student network outside of university! proved invaluable. His first campaigndonali 1 ' from a former Texas A&M student. “As a student, we all love the traditions! brace the spirit of Aggieland,” McDonalds: the real world, it’s different: you realizey* an enormous network and extended family] gies.” As the first African-American yell leaik Donald symbolized the evolution of cult# sity at A&M. However, McDonald said he remainsM the true spirit of Aggieland, the networkoi ; and family created in his years at this Uni^ “Its good to realize that the Aggie family' when you need them.” Entry Level Professional Posi# Choosing the right job is one of the most important and 1, frustrating decisions a person can make. At Universal ^ Systems, wc just may have the career you’ve been looking has been providing software solutions for auto dealershipsM twenty-eight years,. We are looking for adventurous pro® 1 ' our Houston and College Station offices. 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