May 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013, The Afro-American
Yes, we are members of the class of 2013; it’s graduation day
Rev. Gwendolyn Boyd, national president, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and, chair of the Delta centennial planning committee
Yes, we have made it: Tynisha Sudberry, Shaunte’ Wilches, Keyria Jefferies and Tiffany Mungin
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Former president Bill Clinton told more than 2,600 Howard University graduates that they should confront adversity with resilience and use their talents to transform the world. Clinton addressed the 145th Commencement Convocation at Howard University on May 11. During the ceremony, Howard bestowed 2,687 degrees, including 1,030 graduate, professional and certificate degrees and 1,675 degrees at the undergraduate level. In addition, Howard conferred 96 doctoral degrees. Howard also granted honorary doctorate degrees to Patricia McGuire, president of Trinity Washington University; Marie C. Johns, deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and former president of Verizon Washington; entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson, who also owns three professional sports franchises; and the late Jack F. Kemp, who was a Republican congressman, cabinet secretary and a member of Howard’s Board of Trustees.
Rep. Elijah Cummings speaks with his daughter, Jennifer Cummings, an alumna of Howard
Dr. Paula Whetsel Ribeau (right) and daughter L. Douglas Wilder (left) and Dr. Sidney Ribeau (right) make a special presentation to former president William Clinton, commencement speaker
Family members and friends who came from far and near to attend the commencement ceremonies
Byron Gibson, who received a degree in finance with his father, Earl Gibson
50-year alumni class members
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder (left), Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau, president, Howard University and A. Charles Rand, Chair of Howard’s board of directors We have now crossed a landmark in our academic lives; we are graduates!
Capt. Oghre Ikanowe, Kelechi Nwankwo, Afunrhe Oghre-Ikanowe and Lt. Oghre-Ikanowe
Photos by Rob Roberts
Among the many graduates, Dr. Janice Smith, PhD, who currently is the chief of staff at the Greater Washington Urban League
Mr. and Miss Howard University, Leovina Charles and Chinedu Okpara