Imagine juggling four college classes, work, multiple student led organizations, physical training, and travelling cross-country once every three weeks. It may sound hard for some, but that is the day to day for Morningside College sophomore, Jemar Lee.
Lee is just a small part of a large family that resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cedar Rapids is the city Jemar Lee grew up in, and in most cases it is easy to tell. Not only does his civil and proper nature reflect most city men and women who work in the tallest skyscraper downtown, but he fits the description of a, for lack of better words “city boy.” He takes pride in his wardrobe, a selection of plaid button up shirts, tight fitting blue jeans, and the occasional nike sweatpant. Most would consider his daily clothing choice to be quite unusual for a college student, but his daily activities that of which include meetings with professors, work, and creating his own major prove otherwise.
In the morning you will never fail to find Lee in his college classes. However, anytime past twelve is a hunt. You may find him in the admissions office on the campus of Morningside College, as he works there 3 days out of the week for an unset amount of hours. Or you might find him on Morningside Avenue giving an incoming freshman and his family a tour. If you have yet to find him that is no surprise. Lee is always on the go, but that only uncovers the drive he has to be successful.
During an interview with Olivia Christiensen, a close friend of Lee, she stated “Jemar is one of the most put together college students I have ever met. He balances school, work, and fun everyday without fail.”
Lee, intentionally, pushes to be the best version of himself. He strives for greatness and takes any opportunity that can set him apart from other students here at Morningside.
