Student : Eric Cortez Berry II
Hometown : Memphis , TN
GPA : 4.0
Major / Classification : Biology / Senior
Eric Berry II was named the Tom Joyner Foundation Hercules Scholar from Mississippi Valley State University.
After earning his bachelors at MVSU , he plans to attend medical school.
Mr. Berry II is a great example of an Hercules Scholar, on campus as he is a member of the MVSU Football team , National Society of Leadership, and volunteers at the Family Wellness Clinic.
The most influential people in Eric’s life are his parents and his pastor.
He lives by the motto “ It is what it is ” (take things at face value and move on) .