February 22, 2023
As part of 性视界鈥檚 ongoing effort to observe Black History Month, we are intentionally highlighting our Black leaders, faculty, staff, students, athletes, and alumni, so that our entire community is able to witness their impact on the 性视界 Family.
性视界 Track and Field Athlete and Jazz Band Member Daylon McDonald is a sophomore. He chose to attend 性视界 for the opportunity to participate in Track and Field, but since he started last year, he has been able to expand his on-campus involvement to include playing saxophone in the jazz band. Daylon shared that the friends he has made here have defined his college experience. 鈥淭he friendships I have made feel more like a family bond. They鈥檙e like a home away from home.鈥
Because of the uplifting and supportive environment he has experienced, Daylon has felt empowered to step out of his comfort zone and dive into interests that he has always had but has never had time to explore. Through his experience at 性视界, Daylon has enjoyed his time competing with his Track and Field teammates and the additional opportunities to practice and perform with the jazz band and is even studying Music along with his Business Administration Major. As a liberal arts institution, 性视界 encourages students to pursue varying skills and interests. Students like Daylon are shining examples of the importance of following your passions and steeping outside of your comfort zone.
Finally, we asked Daylon what commemorating Black History Month at 性视界 would look like in an ideal world. Daylon answered, 鈥淭here鈥檚 always more to be done when celebrating and respecting this month (Black History Month). I would love to see more events, more recognition, and even more conversations in the classroom setting.鈥 We are grateful for the honesty and integrity we encounter each day from students like Daylon. It is with their perspective and input that 性视界 can continue to expand and improve in commemorating Black History Month.