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Q&A With Frederick Smith

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"Of all the social networks that I'm a member of, HBCUConnect is my favorite. The sole reason is, is that I enjoy connecting with other HBCU students and Alumni. I'm inspired by the responses I get from the HBCUConnect family." Interviewed by Will Moss 05/26/08

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Frederick Smith
Location: Greensboro, NC United States
Joined: Jan 9th, 2006

About (request update)

I am a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. I'm originally from New Jersey. I began drawing when I was three years old and didn't look back. That fervor I had to draw gave me inspiration to design and build things, more specifically football stadiums.

My Interview Question

In your own words, how do you define success?

Current Whereabouts:

I'm currently serving as the interim Secretary for the graduate chapter of my fraternity. During my leisure time, I'm hanging out with friends and family, just loving life! I can be found in Greensboro, Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, A-town or Jersey.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I intend to focus fully on my business. I am going to make it a full time obligation upon graduating from A&T. I'm building in the meantime. While I'm building, I'm also documenting my progress.

Website:

http://abdulworx.webs.com

Education (request update)

North Carolina A&T State University class of 2009

Undergrad Major: Art

Campus Organization:

Iota Phi Theta

Claim To Fame:

I am working on my claim to fame. I firmly believe that my claim to fame will become something monumental, because that is the kind of integrity I shall put into becoming successful in and out side the classroom.

Most Memorable Moment:

I don't know if I would refer to it as a memorable moment, but it certainly was a moment that changed my life. It took place outside of academia. I spent time in New York City, working on the recovery efforts in and around ground zero. I was deployed to NY for eight months. It was a very emotional time for me, especially being one of the young African-American men employed by a federal agency for this disaster. I had to grow up quickly with very little room for error. From the period of July 2001 to December of 2003 was perhaps a benchmark period in my life (to date) because so much occurred. I was employed at a hospital in Jersey City, NJ as a contractor on a temporary basis. The hospital overlooks the NY skyline and Hoboken (NJ). On that disastrous day in September of 2001, I witnessed the calamity that took place in NY. I told myself that if I could do something to help out I would love to do so. In October of that year, my assignment ended with the hospital, I was forced to seek another assignment. With about one week into October, I was notified of a position in NY that was working for a federal agency on the relief efforts in and around ground zero. Without hesitation I agreed to the assignment. It was arduous at times, but the mission at hand was more important and that mission was to provide assistance. I firmly believe I have matured from the experience.

High School: East Orange High School in East Orange, NJ class of 1991

Activities & Accomplishments:

Art Editor of the Yearbook (90-91), Artist for the Panther Press student newspaper (90-91), Varsity Track and Field (88-91), Honor Roll (1990). I was the co-creator of a sports mural (1991).

Best Memories:

Hands down, my senior year was the best time of my high school career!

Activity

The 2007 A&T Homecoming Game

It was a close one. ...more
Posted by Frederick Smith on May 26th, 2008 • 3,364 Views

It's that time once again!

I wish everyone a successful school year! ...more
Posted by Frederick Smith on August 16th, 2007 • 652 Views

Obituary

>Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense > >Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has >been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, >since his b ...more
Posted by Frederick Smith on April 18th, 2007 • 798 Views

For my folk...

Christians -by Maya Angelou When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'." I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven." When I say... "I am a Christian ...more
Posted by Frederick Smith on November 3rd, 2006 • 597 Views

My Groups

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

THE PRAYER ROOM

AGGIE Pride!!!!

ATTENDING JACKSON STATE NEXT YEAR!!!

FRESHMAN ATTEDING HBCU'S

Guestbook Comments

	You too.. Tagged by Douglas Clarke on 08/13/2008

	hello greek! Tagged by Douglas Clarke on 07/27/2008

	Thanks for hitting me back on my page! Take it easy! Tagged by V. Warfield on 06/23/2008

	Hey! I want to say congrats to you on doing your thing! God bless you and your family! Tagged by V. Warfield on 06/17/2008

	Whats up! GREEK Tagged by ROBERT FRANCE on 05/24/2007

	Wassup Bro, appreciate the seasons greetings and I wish U an awesome 07 as well. Sincerely William p.s. Please 4give 4 time delay, been superloaded and have not been here or the internet 4 a minute. Tagged by WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III on 01/18/2007

	thanxx happy new year to u too... Tagged by ERICA ... on 01/05/2007

	Hey just coming by to wish you a Happy New Year...~1~ Tagged by Melissa Douglas on 01/03/2007

	Hey thanks for the add much love. Tagged by Melissa Douglas on 10/23/2006

	LEAVING YOU SOME PANTHER LOVE...PV STYLE...ERICA09 Tagged by ERICA ... on 10/19/2006

	You are very welcome and thanks for showing the love!! Tagged by LaKesha Black on 03/16/2006

	Just showing your guest book some love!!! Tagged by LaKesha Black on 03/16/2006

	Sup Bro. Appreciate the the well wishes in my GBook. Just had to given credit where due. Peace and communicate anytime as Men. Sincerely William Tagged by WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III on 03/14/2006

	Just wanted to show some C-Town luv. Best of wishes Tagged by Kimberly Springer on 01/11/2006

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