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The Afro-American, October 12, 2013 - October 18, 2013
C The crowd, as well as the cheerleaders were enthusiastic for the win
oach Donald Hill-Eley was smiling as the scoreboard in Hughes Stadium reflected a win for the Morgan Bears. Coach Hill-Eley was quoted as saying, “It’s been a long time. I just feel excited for these young men. They have been working hard. We needed to have some success to continue to move forward. This 34-21 victory over Florida A&M’s Rattlers was the Bears’ first victory since Oct. 6, 2012 when they defeated Savannah State, 45-6. The crowd, representing a sea of blue
Bears Mascot dances to the music of a touchdown
and orange was excited, and the alumni and friends were sitting on the edge of their seats as the scoreboard continued to change from 14-7 at the end of the 1st quarter to 24-21(halftime), and the final score of 34-21. Morgan Bears cannot rest on their laurels, as they will hit the road on Oct. 19 at North Carolina Central.
Cheerleaders boost the crowd as a touchdown is made by the Bears
The Bears overtake the Rattlers
Student Cheyenne Baugh proudly displays her “M” face decal
Melvin Miles, band director
Color guards
Dr. David Wilson, president, MSU welcomes the crowd
Regent Board chair, Kweisi Mfume welcomes the alumni and friends back to the campus for homecoming Majorettes performed fancy steps during halftime
The Soulful explosion of the Morgan State University Mighty Marching Band generates melodic and rhythmic excitement
Ms. Morgan,Aysha Williams and Mr. Morgan Monzona Whaley receives plaques from Morgan State University Women president, Earlene Roberts
The epitome of “soulful” stepping, bends, turns and stretching of the drum major Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
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John Patterson and Betty Boone Capehart
Del. Adrienne Jones, Dr. James Haynes, Alice Pinderhughes
Rev. Bernard Keels, MSU Christian Center, and wife
he Morgan Gala XXIX, held at Martin’s West in Woodlawn, was the elaborate scene where hundreds of stylishly attired alumni, friends, and supporters greeted each other and reminisced about the days gone by at Morgan. Following the welcome by MC Stan Stovall, co-anchor, WBAL TV, Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University, greeted the alumni and recognized the supporters for their major contributions to the university. The singing of the alma mater sealed the cohesive spirit along with the mingling, camaraderie and dancing to familiar tunes throughout the evening.
“Fair Morgan, We Love Thee...”
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Joseph Haskins, Harbor Bank, and Michael Cryor
Stuart and Candace Sims Carol and Alonzo “Tweed” Rogers, Anne Shervington-Davis, cochair, Gala XXIX Phillip Cooper, Sheryl Ferguson, Teresa Payne-Nunn, Gregory Harris
Alicia Foster, Del. Helen Holton, Terri Parker
Germaine Bolds-Leftridge, founder and president of GBL Sales with husband, Doug Leftridge
Ivory Tucker, Sen. Catherine Pugh, Jeanne Hitchcock, Del. Nathniel Oakes, Patricia and Thomas Phelan
Kenya Asli, Sherrod Foster, Diane Bell-McCoy, president, ABC
Janese Daniels, Marcella Deh, Micheline Bowman
Joyce Turnipseed, Carl Turnipseed, Board of Directors, Dr. Shirley M. Malcom, Board of Regents, Sen. Nathaniel McFadden Tammy A. Harvey, Peter C. Harvey, Jan Boykins
Carlton Sr. and Roxanne Epps at VIP reception
Lt. General Anthony Brown
Wesley Guerrier, Ernest Burton, Vernetta Burton, seated, Vinetta Paige McCullough, Nina Hopkins
Class of 1955 Talmadge Hill, Shirley T. Hill, Carl L. Minott, Philadelphia
Dr. Charlene CooperBoston, Lonnie Spruill, esq.
Dr. Arthur Boone, Carolyn Cole, co-chair, Gala XXIX, Myrna Jackson-Cann, Anita T. Hunter