Bryant is a 21 year old senior agriculture and agricultural economics major in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University. He was one 40 collegiate men and women selected by Agriculture Future of America (AFA) to participate in the National Ag Day activities held in Washington, D.C. March 6-8. 2012. As the only student selected from a Historically Black College and University to participate in the event, Bryant realized the importance of the event and vowed to share his experiences with other students. Incidentally he was selected after completing an on-line AFA form and networking with AFA representatives for about a year.
On April 18, Bryant was selected as Mr. Prairie View A&M University, a position that will provide an opportunity for him to impact the community on a broader scale and to represent the university externally. After five areas of competition, Bryant also won the Private Interview, Talent and Formal Wear competitions. Tim's prize package as Mr. PVAMU includes a scholarship, limited wardrobe, housing and meals, and a year of travel on behalf of the university; and the opportunity to compete in the Mr. Collegiate African American Pageant.
Bryant's other honors include the 2012 winner of the MANRRS Oratorical and Leadership Award and an honor student at the university; and he is also an Eagle Scout.
Bryant holds membership in several organizations to include MANRRS, Brothers Leading and Cultivating Knowledge and the Student Government Association. He was also a member of the PVAMU football team for three years and earned academic honors.
In addition to his academic studies and organization involvement, in Bryant completed the 2011 Summer Research program at Kansas State University. He will participate in 2012 internship with the Monsanto Company in Missouri. While on intern he will focus on sales and marketing of agricultural products.
Timothy is a 2009 graduate of Houston’s St. Pius X High School. His professional ambition is for a career as a public servant, earn his PhD. and to become a university professor of economics.
Bryant has a full year ahead as Mr. PVAMU and will implement his platform of "Enhancing the Black Male in Leadership" with various programs, beginning in Fall 2012.
Bryant is the eldest son of Scherra and Timothy Bryant, Sr., former Oakland Raiders Football player, and has two younger brothers.
For information on Bryant, contact chlewter@pvamu.edu or call 936-261-3592.
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