NCCU: Chancellor's Scholar. Member of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society and the Golden Key International Honor Society.

High School (E.E. Smith H.S.): Three-time Team MVP. Three-time All-Conference selection. Team qualified for state playoffs during sophomore and juniors years. Member of the National Honors Society and the Academically Gifted Program. Graduated in the top five percent of his class. Percussion Squad Leader of marching band.

Personal: Born February 16, 1987, in Fayetteville, N.C. Parents are Shelby and Alice Stephenson. Major at NCCU is Parks and Recreation Management with a concentration in Sports Management and a minor in Business Administration.