SAMIYAH HOWARD is a senior, beginning her first year at the SPARTAN SHIELD as a staff reporter. In her freetime she enjoys and cherishes spending time with her friends, living in the moment with them. Along with living in the moment with her loved ones, she likes to preserve those memories through photos and photography. A very spiritual person, she likes to surround herself with good energy constantly, and protection against bad energy. Although SAMMIE likes her moments of unplanned memories, she values personal organization. She also enjoys taking care of herself and others around her. Like any other person, she likes to shake up her bright life with an occasional dark mystery book. SAMMIE has plans to study Marine Biology once she graduates and pursue a career in Oceanography and work with Marine Mammals.