Tougaloo College honors a fallen Eaglet

Clanton

By Diamond Williams

Mississippi Link Intern

Clanton
Clanton

A memorial was held April 7, at Tougaloo College in honor of student Jana Clanton who died in a car accident April 6.

Tougaloo College’s historic Woolworth Chapel was filled with students, family and staff to show their respect, love and honor toward Clanton.

Family members and students sent their love and well wishes with heartfelt letters.

“She will always have a special place in my heart,” said classmate Kemble Keys.

In reflection of her work ethic and personality, her sister showed the most gratitude.

“Jana had a charming personality that drew you in,” said Waikinya Clanton. “Whatever she wanted to do, she did, unapologetically.”

There were many tears and even more laughs shared during the memorial as well as a heartfelt description of the love and magic an individual can experience on Tougaloo College grounds. “I’m glad my sister got to experience the essence of Tougaloo College. I thought it would take four years, but I now see she got the full experience within her two,” shared Waikinya Clanton.

In closing, the Tougaloo Ambassadors presented Clanton’s family with an award honoring her as the most outstanding TAMS represented of 2015-2016.

Kemble Keys shares her emotional remarks about Clanton.
Kemble Keys shares her emotional remarks about Clanton.
Xavier Amos, Tougaloo College Ambassadors Advisor, presents Clanton’s award to her family.
Xavier Amos, Tougaloo College Ambassadors Advisor, presents Clanton’s award to her family.
Waikiya Clanton shares uplifting remarks about her sister.
Waikiya Clanton shares uplifting remarks about her sister.

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