2014 Special Homecoming Section 11-1-2014

November 1, 2014 - November 7, 2014, The Afro-American

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Howard’s ROTC Cadets

Howard University’s 90th Homecoming Anniversary, “Crown,” was the place to be for students, alums and other guests as the week Homecoming King, Garrett Williams was jam-packed with entertainment activities, including a step and Queen, Mariah Sankey show, a fashion show, a yard-fest, an alumni pavilion, concerts and countless parties that all led up to the homecoming parade down Georgia Avenue. Parade Grand Marshall was actor and model Tyson Beckford with Howard grad and actor Lance Gross and Olympic Hurdling medalist David Oliver following close behind.

Celebrities who touched down for the homecoming weekend included R&B singer, Trey Songz, Rapper Wale, singer-songwriter and actress Letoya Luckett; actor Lamman Rucker, “Extra” correspondent A.J. Callaway and news commentator Roland Martin. Allison Hill, Miss D.C. U.S. 2014 and Jayden Greene, Miss D.C. After a colorful and musical parade, attention Ballou High School Marching Band turned to the gridiron, where the Howard Bisons Preteen U.S. took on the FAMU Rattlers. And of course, the highlight of the game was the battle of the bands during halfPhotos By Rob Roberts time.

Howard University President Dr. Frederick

Celebrity alumni: actor Lamman Rucker, news commentator Roland Martin and television news personality AJ Calloway The next generation: HU Bison Babies Howard University Alumni Association celebrating their 50th anniversary

Rev. Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness, a Howard alumni seeking a position on the DC Board of Education

Howard alumnus parade marshalls: actor Lance Gross and Olympian David Oliver

The Bison of Howard University vs the Rattlers of Florida A & M University

Alberta Baker and the Charles Wood Ensemble Alumni ladies who are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Danielle Crusor and Robert C. Warren, Jr. (seated) and Kevin Ford, Sr. with his son, Kevin Ford, Jr.

Dr. Helen Kinard-Scott

Past presidents with Plaque of Appreciation: Sandra Brown, Dr. Helen Kinard-Scott, Jean WalburgHumphrey, Candid Jacko and Anita Mayo

Dr. and Mrs. Wayne A.I. Frederick, the 17th president of Howard University

Emcee Michael Burke

Sarah Davidson, 50th Anniversary chair, with honorees Gerald Smith, Jacqueline Waites, Angela Williams and Mary Hopkins-Navies

2014 honorees with the past and present presidents of the Howard University Alumni Association

Golden Bison Award Honorees: Debra Holly Ford(seated), Rosie Allen-Herring, Jeff Burns, Wayne Linsey, Mary Hopkins-Navies, Candice Jacko and Estelle Franklin; Gerald Smith (standing), Raymond Archer, Capt. Anthony Holder, Eugene “Rock” Newman and Jason Miccolo Johnson

Dr. Barbara Anderson, Sarah Davidson and Dr. Elaine Bourne Heath

Honorees Jacqueline Waites and Eugene “Rock” Newman

Past presidents Anita Mayo, Cheryl Gentry, Jean Walburg-Humphrey, Dr. Helen Kinard- Scott and the current president, Chris Washington

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DSU alumni cheer on the Hornets during the Homecoming game against North Carolina A&T

The Approaching Storm band keeps the crowd moving, while the D'elegance dance team gets down

DSU's Royal Court enjoys the game

The Approaching Storm band plays '70s hits during halftime

Alums bust a move during halftime

Jamila Mustafa, Ms. DSU and James Jones, Mr. DSU sit with little Mr. and Ms. DSU

DSU President Dr. Harry Lee Williams stands with Little Mr. and Ms. DSU

Photos courtesy of Carlos Holmes/Delaware State University

November 1, 2014 - November 7, 2014, The Afro-American

Photos by Travis Riddick Bowie State University (BSU) welcomed alumni and the community to celebrate homecoming from Oct. 12-19 at school pride and entertainment events, capped off by the BSU Bulldogs football game against the

Some of the members of the Bowie State Royal Family on their float.

BSU Homecoming King and Queen

The Bulldog with one of the youngest fans.

Virginia State University Trojans Oct. 18 at Bulldog Stadium. Reflecting the theme of “Evolution,” the activities included a concert, dinner cruise, student talent competition, and scholarship gala, providing opportunities for alumni and friends to relive

Let the homecoming parade begin…

Army ROTC Color Guard carrying the Colors, leading the parade.

The Symphony of Soul Bowie State University Marching Band.

Bowie State University President and Mrs. Mickey Burnim

college memories and make new ones.

On Oct. 19, events started at 10 a.m. with the annual Legacy Parade that invites the community to enjoy local high school and community bands, the BSU Symphony of Soul marching band and Golden Girls cheerleaders. The parade route ran from Ruby Tuesday’s at 16451 Excalibur Road in Bowie to the Macy’s store at Bowie Town

The Cheering Squad...go Bulldogs.

Center. Tailgating started at 11 a.m. and was a prelude to the battle on the gridiron at 4 p.m. Bowie State University (BSU) is an important higher education access portal for qualified persons from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds, seeking a highquality and affordable public comprehensive university. The University places special emphasis on the science, technology,

teacher education, business, and nursing disciplines within the context of a liberal arts education. For more information about BSU, visit the website at www.bowiestate. edu.

Flag girl…

The Symphony of Soul Bowie State University Marching Band.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority

And even our Black Cowboys are riding in the parade

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Morgan State Bears Homecoming Win

Hear the Roarrrr of the Bears!

The Morgan State University Bears hosted the North-Carolina Central Eagles on Oct. 19 at Hughes Stadium. Even though Morgan State had lost three games by a total of seven points, and the NCCU had just come off a 48-35 victory at South Carolina State the week before, the Bears was able to overcome a late 13-point deficit to defeat the Eagles 21-20.

The tension was high as the alumni, students and friends cheered for their home team win on Homecoming Day!

MSU Drum Major

Miss Morgan Jasmine Garrett, Mr. Morgan, Marcus Patterson, Miss NCCU, Tania Irvin, Mr. NCCU, Denare Richmond

Cheering squads kept the crowd pumped Dr. Earlene Roberts, president of MSU Women presents congratulatory plaques to Mr. and Miss Morgan, Jasmine Garrett and Marcus Patterson

Miss and Mr. Junior

Kweisi Mfume, chair, Board of Regents, Arno Adams, honored for his contribution to MSU athletics department, David Wilson, president and Floyd Kerr, MSU Athletics Director

North Carolina Central University Marching Band

NCCU Miss and Mr. Senior

Miss and Mr. Sophomore NCCU Miss Freshman and Mr. Freshman

Jesse and Sheila Bennett

The Morgan Magnificent Marching Band

Erica F. and Michael Cryor

Lt. Gen. William “Kip” Ward (Retired)

Mamie J. Perkins Germaine Bold-Leftridge, Toni Robinson

Board of Regent members, Franklin Edmonds, Dr. Linda Gilliam, Dr. Shirley M. Malcolm

Board of Regents member, Penelope Taylor, Andre and the Rev. Frances “Toni” Draper, vice chair

Travelers made a donation of $410,000 to the MSU Foundation

Morgan State University Foundation Gala, held Oct. 17, raises money annually for scholarships and academic programs at Morgan, presents an opportunity for alumni, corporate sponsors, supporters and friends to greet each other, renew old acquaintances and develop new ones during the Foundation’s largest fundraising signature event.

Dr. Paulette Burgess, Gary Burgess, Erica F. Cryor

Joyce Ward and Laverne Chandler

Brenda Lemmon, Tony Jones, Sharon Conner, David Campbell, Nina Hopkins Carl and Joyce Turnipseed, Willie and Barbara Lanier

Dawn Taylor and Valencia King

Gloria Marrow, Sen. Catherine Pugh, Dr. Pamela Scott Johnson, Walter Brown Jr.

Benjamin M. Phillips IV, president, AFRO American Newspapers, Felicia Phillips, Laura Phillips Byrd, Dr. Eugene Byrd All Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine

David Wilson, president, Jacqueline Lawson, president, MSU National Alumni Association

Calvin and Sandra Christy, Joan and Bert Hash, board of directors, MSU Foundation

Yvonne and Vernard Wynn, Michelle Carter

Henri Banks, Paul Taylor, Claude and Bobette Hitchcock Linda and Mark Washington, Cynthia and Walter Morris

Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University, Sen. Nathaniel McFadden, State Del. Adrienne Jones

Michael Onefesu-Bey, Roslyn Smith, Foundation board of directors Floyd and Vivian Kerr, MSU athletic director and wife