"These four years have gone by so fast, it seems like yesterday I was moving in my freshman dorm," said Imani McNeal, senior, marketing major from Los Angles, Calif. McNeal plans to attend law school upon graduation.

"Hampton has prepared me to enter the "real world." Attending an HBCU has expanded my knowledge about African-American history, further equipping me with skill sets necessary to dismantle existing stereotypes," said Christina Tilghman, history major and leadership studies minor from Hampton, Va. Tilghman will attend graduate school to study international development.

Ashley Walker, a senior computer science major from Portsmouth, Va., remembers being awarded, "Computer Science Most Outstanding Student." Because of her hard work Walker will be working at Lockheed Martin as a Software Engineer.

Biology major, Ashley Bascom from Monroe, NJ, wants all underclassman to "stay focused, follow your dreams and no matter what trials may come." Bascom will attend the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New jersey As we say goodbye to our seniors we warmly welcome in coming freshmen to our Home by the Sea.

"My most memorable experience is gaining the friendships that I have developed over the past years here at Hampton."

-Steeven Nelson, Senior, Entrepreneurship Major, Charleston, SC

"I am excited about graduating, but I am going to miss our 'Home by the Sea.' "

-Keldrin Blount, Senior, English Arts Major, Atlanta, GA

"I feel Hampton has prepared me academically for the real world, and I would like to thank all my professors."

-Nicholas Warley, Senior, Business Management Major, Bronx, NY

"Hampton has given me a lot of good memories athletically and academically. I will always remember that Coach Boyd used to be real tough on me, but he has prepared me for the pressures of the real world."

-John Bailey, Senior, Sports Management Major, Petersburg, VA

"I really enjoyed my time here at Hampton. I've grown so much as a person and became a better student. Though it definitely has been a love/hate relationship, Hampton will always be home."

-Andrew McDaniel, Senior, Accounting Major, Detroit MI