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JaylaIScaife…daughter of Robert and Wilisha Scaife and a proud member of the Whitely
Community. Jayla graduated from Muncie community schools this year, and participated in the gifted
and talented program, National Honor Society, Society of High School Scholars, and Best Buddies
in addition to being recognized as an outstanding math student. Jayla is also active in youth ministry
through her church and activities in school. She will be attending the University of Dayton in the fall
on a full ride scholarship to play basketball and pursue a bachelors degree in Kinesiology.
Mina Samaan…grew up in Egypt and moved to the states in June 2010. He’s a senior in
Indiana University East studying nursing. After graduation, Mina is planning to do medical missions
all over the world especially Africa.
Christine Satory…is a mixed-blood American Indian who was forcibly taken, at birth, from
her mother and adopted by white parents through the U.S. Government’s Indian Adoption Project
(1950s/1960s). She is one of the thousands of transracial “Split-feathers” that live with the consequences
of forced assimilation.
Rashid Shabaaz…a native of Muncie, Indiana, played professional basketball for Cincinnati
Royals, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. He became a Muslim in 1971 and was the owner of
Rasheed’s Fish-n-Chips in Muncie until it closed. He currently owns Graffix, a printing company,
resides in Muncie and is a member of the Islamic Center of Muncie.
Daniel Stallings…President of Stallings Wealth Management; he spent his early childhood
in Spain, and his school years in southern California. He went to college in Atlanta, Georgia, at
Emory University, and his master’s degree at Azusa Pacific University, and was a higher education
professional at the University of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton and Ball State University.
He and his family have lived in Indiana for over 17 years, and are engaged in youth, education and
diversity initiatives.
Tonikia Steans…a wife and mother who loves giving back to her community through
volunteering and mentoring. She believes that beauty reflects what’s within.
Muriel Weeden…retired educator, having served in the Marion and Muncie Community
Schools for 27 years. She has received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education
and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University. Muriel is also a playwright
and songwriter, and is the founder of MLK Gospel Choir and Holy Angels School Gospel Choir. She
currently resides in Muncie, Indiana.
Maria Williams-Hawkins, PhD…a graduate of The Ohio State University (1994)
and Associate Professor of Telecommunications at Ball State University. Research foci include:
media criticism, ethnic, gender, age and ability representations, international media, religion and
women in prison issues; often engaged in health related, multidisciplinary projects that are focused
on marginalized groups using technology to advance or improve upon a need. She is minister, wife,
mother and grandmother.
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