BY AAGD STAFF
May 29, 2020 —Bowie, Md., native Micaa’ Thomas is turning the page and entering another chapter of her extraordinary life on this Saturday, May 30 at 9:30 am (ET) when she will graduate from the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Ga., earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Effects with minors in Animation and Drawing. SCAD is ranked among the Top 50 Animation Schools and Colleges in the U.S. (2020 College Rankings). Micaa’s short film “Our House is On Fire” was self-produced for her portfolio and provides insight into the impact of climate change on our world. The film’s Instagram: our-house.film
“Golf is my passion 24/7; Painting is my hobby; Trying to achieve my goals one stroke at a time,” says the tweet on this 2020 graduating senior’s twitter page.
Micaa’ has been featured in the African American Golfer’s Digest several times for her excellent golfing wins, ever since her younger years, in 2013. “Her golfing skills and ambition to succeed have moved her forward to achieve so many more wins, in golf, and in her personal life, said Debert Cook, Publisher, African American Golfer’s Digest. “I wish her the very best in graduating from the Savannah College of Art & Design this coming Saturday.” Micca’ was also a 2015 inductee into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame (West Palm Beach, FL).
“It is with great pride, and joy, we invite you to the virtual commencement of our daughter,” says the graduation invitation sent from Micaa’s parents Michael and Cheryl Thomas.
Buzz with excitement for this star-studded commencement lineup
SCAD is proud to announce this year’s digital commencement experience will feature Alicia Keys as a speaker, Rachel Brosnahan as host, and Uber Vice President of Product Design Michael Gough as this year’s honorary degree recipient.
Micca’ was the National and International AAU Golf Champion in her age group at the time, she was also a three-time high school golf champion at Archbishop Spalding in Severn, Maryland. in 2016, she again captured the attention of AAGD when the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) held its annual golf championship at the Lake View Course at Calloway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Ga.
Winning her flight at the Maryland State Golf Association’s Women’s Amateur Championship, Micca’, then age 19, notched her third career win at an MSGA event when she won at Hillendale Country Club in Phoenix, Maryland in July.
Congratulations Micca’ from all of us at African American Golfer’s Digest!
Micca’ Thomas, Class of 2020
