Student Spotlight: Shayne Carter

Shayne Carter is a junior from Dallas, GA, majoring in music education. 

Why did you decide to attend JSU? 

I decided to go to JSU because I really liked the campus, and I was also very excited to be a Marching Southerner.

What are some of your hobbies? 

One of my biggest hobbies is that I produce music in my free time. I am also a DJ when I am free.

What is your favorite thing to eat on campus? 

My favorite thing to eat on campus is a chicken quesadilla from WoW Cafe.

Why did you choose to major in music education? 

I chose my major because I want to inspire the next generation of drummers like the teachers who taught me in high school did.

What are your plans for after graduation? 

Post-grad, I either plan on finding a job in Georgia to start teaching percussion or be a grad assistant at another university.

What has been the most impactful experience you’ve had as a college student?

The most I’ve had so far is being a Marching Southerner performing in front of thousands of high school kids and parents.

What do you love most about JSU? 

What I love most about JSU is the game day atmosphere. I love the energy when I walk into the stadium every Saturday.

Do you hold any leadership positions?

I am a section leader in the Marching Southerners.

What has been your favorite class so far? 

So far my favorite course has been Technology in Music. So far this semester we have written code, made a website, and learned about music writing software.

What was your first introduction to music? 

My first introduction to music was when my parents took me multiple times while I was young to their college homecoming. They went to Alcorn State University and were part of the Sounds of Dyn-O-mite Marching Band.

What is your favorite song? 

Right now, my favorite song is FACES by MineSweepa.

How has JSU changed your life?  

I think one of the best things about coming to JSU is all the amazing people I have met. I came to JSU in the fall of 2016 with no friends from my high school. Through the Southerners, I made a ton of friends in just a matter of 2 weeks, then my connections grew from there and are still growing. I actually never thought I’d actually be at JSU because it was not my first pick for schools because it was only an hour away from home, but I’m glad I chose to come here. The people who have really made an impact on my college experience since coming to JSU are my percussion professors Mr. Clint Gillespie, Dr. Thomas McCutchen, Mr. Sean Womack, and Dr. Andrew Lynge. Another JSU professor who has really impacted my music production pursuits is Dr. James Woodward. My friends who have impacted my JSU experience were my first college roommates Lee Roberts IV, Alex Ward and Darien Key. Other friends who have done so as well are Isaiah Dawkins, Malik Francis, Ryan Ryke, Jacob Whitfield, Emily Cambell, Bao Tran, Joey Hudson, Donovan Ceresini, Chandler Ingram, Amanda Brunner, Daniel O’Donnell, Chanler McCoy, Josh Howell, Daniel Allen, Jacob McGraw, David Hamilton, Zach Odom, and Jeremiah Parris. Another person who has made a big impact is my first college girlfriend Madison Church. Without these people in my life, my JSU experience would not have been as amazing as it has been so far.