Statesmen Pioneers

Welcoming, Leading, and Supporting Student Engagement

The Statesmen Pioneers are a distinguished group of student leaders at Delta State University. They serve as delegates for student engagement and advocacy, playing an essential role in welcoming new students, promoting student involvement, and supporting campus-wide programs and initiatives. These esteemed student advocates embody leadership and service. Through their efforts, the Statesmen Pioneers empower their peers, cultivate community connection, advance a culture of student success, and enhance the overall student experience.

  • Assist with OKRAtation-Student Orientation Program
  • Represent student voices in university initiatives
  • Host and support campus-wide activities and programs
  • Establishing supportive spaces and promoting collegial engagement

Meet Our 2025 Statesmen Pioneers

Manel Capangpangan

Geospatial Analysis & Intelligence, Junior

Cleveland, MS

Cidney Dailey

Entertainment Industry Studies, Junior

Memphis, TN

Kamesha Ann Dickens

Criminal Justice and Criminology, Junior

West, MS

Shamiracle Giles

Biology, Junior

Belzoni, MS

Darriyah Graves

Nursing, Sophomore

Indianola, MS

Ilayda Hacioglu

Geospatial Analysis & Intelligence, Senior

Istanbul, Turkey

Lakendal Harris

Environmental Science, Junior

Greenville, MS

Darnecia Hubbard

Psychology, Junior

Clarksdale, MS

Mackalyn Jones

Exercise Science, Senior

Canton, MS

Tara Love

Biology Pre-Med, Senior

Shaw, MS

Dwight Luckett, Jr.

Marketing, Junior

Canton, MS

Ma’Kayla McPherson

Psychology, Sophomore

Greenville, MS

Jaliyah Owens

Nursing, Junior

Moorehead, MS

Beyoncé Russell

Social Work, Senior

Indianola, MS

Kirsten Smith

Biology, Junior

Wall, MS

Abryia Wallace

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Senior

Lyon, MS

Jy’quon Wallace

Computer Information Systems, Sophomore

Baldwyn, MS

Kerry Walton

Entertainment Industry Studies, Sophomore

Vaughan, MS

Why Become a Pioneer?

Becoming a Pioneer is more than a role. It is a commitment to growth and service.

  • Leadership development
  • Networking & mentorship
  • Campus impact & legacy
  • Lifelong skills in advocacy and programming

Get Involved

Recruitment begins prior to the Fall and Spring semester.

The Office of Student Engagement
H. L. Nowell Union
Suite 307
tcurry@deltastate.edu
(662) 846-4159