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Rolonda Watts
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Born: Jul 12, 1959
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Rolonda Watts was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Rolonda attributes her tenacity and faith to her parents, Roland and Velma Watts. The two educators were strict disciplinarians who always stressed the importance of a positive attitude and a good education. Her Dad, who she was named after, is a highly acclaimed woodcutter and the retired Chairman of Winston-Salem State University's Fine Arts Department. Rolonda's Mom, Dr. Velma Gibson Watts, recently retired as Associate Dean at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Rolonda's younger brother, Brett, is a writer in Florida.
Rolonda spent her teenage years at Salem Academy, an all-girls college preparatory school founded by the Moravians in 1772. She was the only Black student during her four years there, where she also studied in Five European countries. She was voted President of the school's Glee Club, which sang at the White House. She also won the “I Dare You” Award for exhibiting courage during challenging times.
It was also at Salem Academy that Rolonda fell in love with the stage, landing lead roles in both school and community productions. Her senior yearbook quote: “Ya'll, I'm going to be famous one day, and I promise I won't forget my friends.”
At Spelman College, Rolonda double- majored in Theatre Arts and English, following her parents' advice to always have a back-up plan. She landed lead roles in college musicals, including “Miss Adelaide” in “Guys and Dolls” and “Sally Bowles” in “Cabaret.”
Rolonda's fascination for journalism was also growing as she served as the Editor-in- Chief of the school's newspaper, “The Spelman Spotlight.” After graduating in three years, Magna Cum Laude, Rolonda headed for New York City and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism where she earned her Master of Science degree. She also served as President of Sigma Delta Chi, the national journalists' society.
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