June 15, 2013 - June 21, 2013, The Afro-American
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Class of 1968 Artrice Baker, Rose Marie Thompson, Linda Boyd, Patricia Richardson
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Class of 1943 classmates, Nancy Carper Kent, Bernice McDaniels, Lillian Riley Barbour, right, is congratulated by Bobbie Swann, center
The Hon. Kweisi Mfume,’76 is awarded Alumnus of the Year
Jacqueline Lawson, president, National Alumni Association presents crystal vase to Honorary Alumnus, the Hon. Rudolph “Rudy” C. Cane Sr.
The Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom in the Morgan State University Student Center was lively and packed with alumni who gathered for the 73rd Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon celebration. Competition was stiff as each class representative came to the podium to announce their fundraising efforts for the University. The 50th anniversary class of 1963 made a major presentation of $85,000 to the Foundation, while other classes Beulah Wallace ‘53 presents a ending in 3’s and 8’s followed suit with their contributions. check for her class to President Three awards were presented to: 3rd place Class of 1960 David Wilson and Cheryl Hitchcock, (Dean’s Award); 2nd place, Class of 1957 (President’s Award); Institutional Advancement 1st place, Class of 1952 (Chairman’s Award). In his University address, Dr. David Wilson boasted of Morgan’s ranking as #1 in the United States in awarding electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees to African Americans. Morgan ranked #3 in awarding doctorates to African Americans. Dara Aquila Govan’88, assistant U.S. Howard County Alumni Life members attorney in the district of New Jersey are Walter Carr, Karen Wright, Glenda served as emcee. Johnson
Ellen Howard and Joy Owens
E. Francine Stokes McElveen, Faith Thomas, LaVerne Turner
Barbara Blount Armstrong, F. Aileen Taylor, Carolyn Cole, Robin Howard
Class of 1968 Carolyn Samuels, Rose Wiggins, Jacqueline Wilson, Paulette Pittman
Laura Phillips Byrd, Cheryl Hitchcock, Billie Ann Davis
Class of 1957 representatives were Sarah Montgomery and Anne S. Davis
Richard Coward, Brenda Bobo, Louis Jones, Russell Costley
Lily Isabella Howell with Mom, Dr. Angela McMillan Howell, class of 2000, granddaughter and great granddaughter of Enolia McMillan, former Board of Regent member
Ruth Mayden and Sen. Nathaniel McFadden were class agents for their class of 1968
As part of their ongoing leadership luncheons for women, the Baltimore Links featured a conversation with Baltimore’s own, April Ryan, White House Correspondent which was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Towson, Md. Lisa Robinson, WBAL-TV, served as emcee. Ms. Ryan is a 27-year journalism veteran who has spent more than a decade serving as a White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks (AURN).
She hosts the daily feature, The White House Report, which is broadcasted to nearly 475 of AURN’s affiliated stations. Over the past 15 years, Ms. Ryan has conducted one-onone interviews with President Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The Baltimore Links continue to sponsor 4-8 students on scholarships at colleges throughout the nation from proceeds of this program and other special events.
Kimberly Mumby Green, Wilhelma Garner Brown, Erica Fry Cryor
Diane Bell McCoy and Hon. Verna Jones-Rodwell
Lynn Reed, Dana Petersen Moore, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, Patricia Jessamy, chapter president Darlene Wade Moss and Roslyn Smith
Vintage Kappas Walt Carr, Oran C. Page, John W. Patterson, Dr. Guy Bragg, Robert Ridley
Howard County Alumni members are Robert Sturtevant, Dr. Joan Sturtevant, Patricia Waddy, Keisha Shepherd
Rochelle Stevens,’88, two-time Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist and Joyce A. Brown,’86, ‘01, director of Alumni Relations
Minnie Smoot and Barbara Owings
Julie Gray Manley, Miriam Hutchins, vice president, Baltimore chapter, Kimberleigh De Laine, president, Patapsco River chapter
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Jean Tucker Mann and Carolyn Chissell
The Hon. Yvonne Holt Stone, Patricia Wilson, Angela Green
Crystal Watkins Johansson, Jacqueline Hrabowski, Esther Avery
Jenene Williams and Alice Pinderhughes
Charlene Cooper Boston, Dr. Lillian Lowery, state superintendent, Mary Sue Welcome
Lynn Melony Reed, co-chair, April Ryan, White House correspondent, Erica Fry Cryor, chair
Rosetta Kerr Wilson, Eileen Carpenter, Madelym Clark Robinson, Hon. Helen Holton
Mildred Long Harper and Barbara Banks
June 15, 2013 - June 21, 2013, The Afro-American
Former Black Scholar honoree Tracy King gives the charge to the graduating seniors
Musical performance by Black Scholar Senior, Beatrice Williams
Jasmine Gibson, Herndon High School
Scholars from Manassas Park High School
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Northern Virginia, chapter presidents and program participants
The academic achievements of more than 200 students from 24 Northern Virginia high schools were recognized May 19 by the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Northern Virginia at its annual Black Scholars Awards Program. The event was held at Mt. Vernon High School in Alexandria, Va.
Deltas Sigma Theta Sorority. members: Jimmi Barnwell, Cristal Brown, Tia James, Dr. Deborah Freeman and Jeryl Payne
2013 Black Scholars graduating seniors
AKA members: Chiquita King, Angela Turner, Michelle Jones, Addie Whitaker, Karen Peters Hughes, and Lisa McCormick
Scholars from Battlefield High School
Scholars from Thomas Edison High School
Photos by Rob Roberts
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. members: Karlin Triggs, Cassandra Ford, Monica Leak, Anestacia Graham and Santita Glover
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Keynote speaker Donald Jones, Jr. 2012 Black Scholar honoree, currently, a sophomore at James Madison University
Black Scholar receiving her award Georgia Brown with scholarship recipient Jasmine Brown, T.C. Williams High School
Scholars from Osbourne Park High School Dominique Burns (center) with family; Jordan, Matthew and Temika Ridley (mother)
The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary May 18 in a Red Shoe Jazz Luncheon at the Hyatt Dulles in Herndon, Va. Margot James Copeland, the guest speaker, a Delta Foundation member and national president of the Links, spoke about community service and sisterhood. Chapter President Regina Milteer-Rock introduced the young women who received $20,000 in scholarships.
Outstanding Community Service Award being presented to Edgar Brookins (right) by the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Northern Virginia
Scholars from Robert E. Lee High School
Pearlfect Harmony (3rd FCAC Line) L-R: DaShaun Joseph, Delicia Guyton, Gwendolyn King, Candice Reynolds, Volita Russell, Stacey-Ann Simpson, Antwanya Herbert, Cherie Furlow, Latonia Evans, Sharon McCarthy, Brittany Hannah, Latonya PetersonRenfrow, Ahkiyah Davis AARP Sponsorship Award
FCAC Genesis Line (1st FCAC line) L-R: Nina Cotton, Phyllis Moore-Wiley, Jackie McCann, Shirley Bibbs-Nell, Vicki West
Courtesy Photos
FCAC Public Service Award (LR): Peggie Drain, Delicia Guyton (Awardee), Shelia Edwards
Fifty (50) Year Deltas (L-R): Gwendolyn Patton, Gwendolyn Gillespie, Joyce Green
FCAC Delta of the Year (L-R) Ashley Rock-Smith (Delta of the Year), Regina Milteer-Rock (President, FCAC)
Scholarship Recipients: (L-R) Regina Milteer-Rock (President, FCAC), Hayley Harris (Centreville High School), Kiana Harper (Robert E. Lee High School), Selena Townes (South County Secondary School), Niara Lezama (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology), Rebecka Haynes (Herndon High School), Gabriela Akinbileje (South Lakes High School), Margot Copeland (Guest Speaker). Not pictured: Rinas Osman (Hayfield Secondary School)
Chapter Presidents (L -R): Regina Milteer-Rock (2011-Present), Princess Powell-McEvilley (2007-2011), Angela Wade (2003-2007), S. Yvonne McCall (1198-2003), Peggy Smoot (1995-1998), Darlene Faltz (1993-1995)
Charter Members (Back Row L – R): Adrienne Moore, Lorene Walton, Princess Powell-McEvilley, Juan Peterson, Benita Toler, Janice Scott, Mary Ann Bosley, Shelia Edwards, Robin Flannagan, Sharon Bundy. Front Row (L – R): Linda Kemp, Opal Cotton, Darlene Faltz, S. Yvonne McCall, Peggy Smoot, Joyce Green, Gwendolyn Patton, Regina Milteer-Rock
Millennium Pearls (2nd FCAC line) L-R: Angela Jordan, Kelli Boyer, Shirleen Stephens, LaTonia Hall, Yvette Redfearn, Tiaka Thomas, Jennifer Jackson, Nikki Goffigan