a three-day gathering of alumni and alumni chapters. Among a long list of official and fun events, the convention included service projects that alumni performed for the campus and the wider community. The bash included the unveiling of a special U.S. Postal Service cancellation stamp commemorating the centennial. Chancellor Charlie Nelms and descendants of NCCU’s founder, Dr. James E. Shepard, helped dedicate a new Centennial Garden and the Centennial Chapel — the former
Holy Cross Catholic Church, moved from its Alston Avenue location. Additional historical markers were unveiled at the Shepard House and the site of the old Hillside High School, now the location of the Mary M. Townes Science Building.
Top Left: Among other scenes of the Birthday Bash is the photo of Little Miss NCCU and Mr. NCCU, Deja and Omari Scott, who led children from the NCCU Preschool program in the singing of Happy Birthday.
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