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Inside President’s Message . . . . . . . . . .28 Chapter & Class News . . . . . . . . .30 Alumni on the Move . . . . . . . . . .32 Necrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . .35
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On Saturday, October 18, we look forward to seeing the Morgan Parade
march from The Alameda and Woodbourne Avenue to East Cold Spring Lane and proceed to Hughes Stadium. The parade is always a welcome part of the weekend entertainment, from the sounds of the marching bands to the other participants that grace the procession. The theme of this year’s Homecoming is “Heroes are Remembered, Legends Never Die.” Our Grand Marshall will be The Honorable Peter C. Harvey, ’79, who was recently appointed as the first black Attorney General for the State of New Jersey. At 1:00 p.m., the Morgan Bears will take on one of its top rivals, the Howard University Bison. Visit the University’s Web site at www.morgan.edu for ticket information.
ALUMNI DAY ACTIVITIES ENJOYED BY ALL he Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon was an overwhelming success. The Master of Ceremonies was Nashad Warfield, ’97, a Company Speaker for MONSTER.COM’s “Making it Count Programs.” More than 300 alumni and friends were in attendance. Class members reminisced with one another and celebrated their return to their alma mater. The Class of 1953 presented the University with a check in the amount of $11,000.
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During the noon reception, the, MSU Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Melvin Miles, ’73, serenaded our alumni and friends while they mingled, enjoyed refreshments and purchased Morgan paraphernalia to include
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among their memories. Each guest received an adorable orange or blue bear. The MSU Choir was another highlight of the luncheon. Under the direction of Dr. Nathan Carter, they performed several musical selections and rounded out the event with the singing of the Alma Mater. On a sad note, our Alumnus of the Year, The Honorable Clarence W. Blount, ’50, passed away on April 12, 2003. His wife, Mrs. Gordine Blount, accepted his award posthumously. Mr. Harlow Fullwood Jr. was awarded the Honorary Alumnus of the Year Award, and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Chapter received the award for Chapter of the Year. 27
From left to right: Stephen O. Russell, Esq., ’72 & ’76, Pres., MSUNAA; Mrs. Gordine Blount, widow of The Hon. Clarence W. Blount (Alumnus of the Year) and Mrs. Gloria Wayman, ’90, Pres. Howard L. Cornish Chapter.
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his year, the MSU Homecoming weekend will kick off with the 19th Annual “Forever Morgan, Morgan Forever” Gala at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD, on Friday, October 17, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Tickets are available at $150 for the President’s Circle and $100 for a regular ticket. There will be an open bar, buffet dinner, casino-style entertainment, live music and dancing. Proceeds from the Gala are used for scholarships, faculty development and special projects. Get your tickets early. Contact Mrs. A. Lois Delaine in the Development Office at (443) 885-4573 for your tickets.
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TIME TO GEAR UP FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2003