*In this photo:* (L-r) The crowned Olivia Moncrieffe and Raphael Jason-Morgan soak up the love as they officially became Mr. and Miss Delaware State University during the Coronation Ceremony in the E&H Theatre.

On Campus

2018-19 Mr and Miss DSU crowned

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Delaware State University made its 2018-2019 Royal Court official on Oct. 21 with the crowning of Raphael Jason-Morgan and Olivia Moncrieffe as this school year’s Mr. and Miss Delaware State University.

This year’s Coronation, which took place in the Education and Humanities Theatre, was held under the theme “Remember the Time.”

To view images from the Coronation, click on the below photo slideshow link:

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Mister Delaware State University Raphael Jason-Morgan

Born on March 5, 1996, Raphael Jason-Morgan was raised by a single mother, Helen Jason.

Hailing from Harlem, New York, Raphael overcame several bouts of adversity but would seek opportunities toward becoming a professional basketball player.

However, due to unfortunate injuries, Raphael soon realized that his career path would go in a different direction.

He discovered his passion for creating opportunities for other individuals with similar injuries in hopes of helping them to achieve their goals and dreams.

With a brand new mentality, Raphael Jason-Morgan enrolled at Delaware State University majoring in Kinesiology with a concentration in Pre-Health.

Having obtained the honors of President’s List, Dean’s List, and several Academic Achievement awards during his matriculation, Raphael continues to push his close friends and colleagues to reach for new academic heights.

Along with his academic accolades, this year, Raphael has been granted the opportunity to complete internships in physical therapy rehabilitation at Premier Physical Therapy and NovaCare Rehabilitation.

Although Raphael has proven to be a leader from an academic perspective, he has also invested his time and effort in service for the Delaware community. Specifically, he has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Food Bank of Delaware and the Boys and Girls Club to name a few. Additionally, Raphael has created programs to uplift the student body and hosted multiple student events. Most notably, he is the man behind creating #4 of the DSU Slide.

Upon graduation, Raphael plans to pursue a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. Overall, he plans to leave his legacy as a versatile student who balanced being a leader, while engaging in social and professional pursuits.

The platform that Raphael will implement throughout his reign is: WAVE….WE ARE VISIONARIES EXCELLING.

The motto that he lives by is “Work Like You’re Last, Even When You’re First.”

Miss Delaware State University Olivia Nichole Moncrieffe

A 21-year-old senior matriculating in the field of Mass Communications with a concentration in TV, Radio and Film, Olivia Nicole Moncrieffe is a native of the Caribbean Island Nation of Jamaica, but was raised in Chester, the oldest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In her spare time, she is a mentor to young females, a musician and an advisor for the youths in her community. Most notably, Olivia was honored by the Mayor of the City of Chester for her honorable deeds in serving her community.

Olivia is an active member of Restoration Chapel House of Dominion. She is a strong believer that what God has planned for you, no one can intervene. Two expressions that she holds near and dear to her heart are “A WOMAN’S LOVE SHOULD BE SO CLOSE TO GOD, THAT A MAN SEEKS GOD TO FIND HER” and “WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT IS WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE.”

Upon graduation, Olivia would like to continue her education to earn an additional bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Ultimately, she aspires to establish an organization that caters to the needs of disabled children, young girls and the homeless. Olivia has a heart for those in need and will stop at nothing until her assignment is complete. She is a woman of many trades and believes that she will accomplish everything on which she focuses her mind.

Her platform is F.O.C.U.S.

The University also crowned the following Class Kings and Queens:

Mr. Senior Kashif Williams, a Public Health Education major with a concentration in Nursing Research.

Miss Senior Takia Graves, a Public Health Education major.

Mr. Junior Alimamy Conteh, a Psychology major.

Miss Junior Tahjah Warner, an Accounting major.

Mr. Sophomore DuWayne Branch, a Criminal Justice major.

Miss Sophomore Ashlee Davis, a Mass Communication major, with a focus on Law Studies.

Mr. Freshman Aaron Pradier, a Sports Management major.

Miss Freshman Kaia Grey, an Aviation Management major.