Alumni Spotlight: Mikaela Mosley

North Penn High School Class of 2018 graduate Mikaela Mosley was heavily involved through her time at the high school. At North Penn, Mosley was in the National Honors Society, the band, and the North Penn Track Team. She was also an Executive Board member of the African American Awareness Club and a three year staff writer and two year editor for the Knight Crier, Since graduating, Mosley has strengthened her involvement in her college experience.

At Howard University Mosley is on the membership, health, and pr committees of the Howard Chapter of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), which is the first college chapter of the oldest and largest civil rights organization. She is also in the Annenberg Honors Program, a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and apart of the School of Communications mentor program. On top of this, Mosley is on the Spotlight News Team which is Howard’s student run broadcast journalism team and in the Howard Association of Black Journalists. Mosley is also involved in Alternative Spring Break. This year she served in Albany, Georgia where she focused on restoration and youth empowerment.

One-on-one with Mikaela Mosley:

What do you miss about high school?
“The simplicity of it all.”

What’s your favorite part about college?
“Attending a historically black college. Every day I am surrounded by a diverse set of innovative intellectuals from around the world. I attend Howard University in the heart of DC so it isn’t uncommon to see a celebrity or public figure visit or hold lectures on our campus. Also, being in the capital allows for a lot of opportunities to present themselves.”

Do you have any advice for high school students?
“Really use this time to find out what you are passionate about. Try new things. Start networking. If you have just a little interest in anything, take the course. Explore your interests while tuition is still free.”