UKIAH, Calif. – Mendocino College Graduate and Award Recipient Alfred “Justice” Thomas has been accepted to Morehouse College in Atlanta.

Thomas will become a Morehouse Man alongside fellow alumni Martin Luther King Jr; former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson; World Series MVP Donn Clendenon and famed director Spike Lee.

Thomas leaves Mendocino College with an associate of arts degree in social studies and as a recipient of a full-time faculty award.

Catherine Indermill, a full-time faculty member nominated Thomas for the award because he was a two-sport athlete with a 3.3 grade point average who consistently excelled in his coursework, basketball and football.

“He managed to balance his classes, homework, two sports and worked part-time for Applebee’s,” Indermill said.

Born and raised in Oakland, Thomas came to Mendocino College two years ago and credits his coaches and instructors with helping him be successful.

In particular, “Coach Espy talked with me and gave me great advice. I really appreciated having his support and encouragement,” said Thomas.  

One of four children, Thomas has decided to pursue a career in psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family counseling.

When asked why he chose this career, he simply stated, “I want to help couples stay together and work out their problems.”

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