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
Abryia Wallace
Lyon, MS
Exercise Science, Senior
Beyoncé Russell
Indianola, MS
Social Work, Senior
Dwight Luckett, Jr.
Canton, MS
Digital Marketing, Junior
Cidney Dailey
Memphis, TN
Entertainment Industry Studies, Junior
Darnecia Hubbard
Clarksdale, MS
Psychology, Junior
Darriyah Graves
Indianola, MS
Nursing, Sophomore
Ilayda Hacioglu
Istanbul, Turkey
Geospatial Analysis & Intelligence, Senior
Jakaiya Exson
Grenada, MS
Social Work, Sophomore
Jaliyah Owens
Moorehead, MS
Nursing, Junior
Jamyracle Harris
Greenville, MS
Business Management, Sophomore
Jy’quon Wallace
Baldwyn, MS
Computer Information Systems, Sophomore
Kerry Walton
Vaughan, MS
Entertainment Industry Studies, Sophomore
Kirsten Smith
Wall, MS
Biology, Junior
Lakendal Harris
Greenville, MS
Environmental Science, Junior
Ma’Kayla McPherson
Greenville, MS
Psychology, Sophomore
Mackalyn Jones
Canton, MS
Exercise Science, Senior
Manel Capangpangan
Cleveland, MS
Geospatial Analysis & Intelligence, Junior
Markiya McNeal
Grenada, MS
Nursing, Sophomore
Shamiracle Giles
Belzoni, MS
Biology, Junior
Tara Love
Shaw, MS
Biology Pre-Med, Senior
Tameka Curry-Bryant (Staff)
Chicago, IL
Ed.D. Professional Studies-Higher Education
Christina Knight (Staff)
Hollandale, MS
Ed.S. Higher Education
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
