Harvard University proved to be the right decsion for Harvard Stephens. Dr. Nabrit-Stephens said her son "was very satisfied" at the College, and he appreciated the challenges he boldly faced.
While at the College, Stephens volunteered in Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) Fresh Pond Enrichment program, where he taught Windows 95 and an Internet-related curriculum to disadvantaged students.
Harvard "worked ver hard" and "loved his friends," said Brandon Watson, Stephens' colleague at Microsoft in Wash.
Friends agreed, saying Harvard was a warm and accommodating classmate.
"His door was always open-for partying and for studying," Fraser said.
She also said Stephens' first-year residence in Hollis Hall was the "epicenter of social activity."
Fraser said she and Epps discussed plans for a memorial for Harvard and Deshaun--perhaps a plaque outside Hollis.
While at Microsoft this summer, Stephens planned to solicit Bill Gates for computer donations for his PBHA students.
Harvard's parents hope to establish a scholarship fund at the University in their son's memory. Friends may offer contributions through the Sun Trust Bank in Nashville.
Stephens was also a member of the BSA, the Black Men's Forum (BMF) and the Spee Club.
Dr. Nabrit-Stephens said her other three children "idolized" their brother. Harvard's sister Hia C. Stephens '01 has matriculated at the Collge.
According to Dr. Nabrit-Stephens, her son wanted to ean his MBA and work for McKinsey after graduation.
"No one had a brighter future ahead of them that Harvard and Dehaun," Fraser said.