During the summer of 2004, Rev. Dr. George F. DeFord and other Southern Maryland Morgan State University (MSU) graduates convened several meetings to gauge the interest in forming a local alumni chapter. An initial organizing meeting, which attracted 15 MSU alumni, was held on October 16 2004, at Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Indian Head, Maryland. At a subsequent meeting on November 20, 2004, the following individuals were elected to office:
Treasurer—Charles Simpson
Secretary—Vera Walton-Merritt
Financial Secretary—Joan Chapman
Corresponding Secretary—Victor D. Watson
Historians—Thomas Datcher and Aaron Mathis
Chaplain—Rev. Ed Williamson
With 17 members in attendance, the Chapter was officially chartered on May 14, 2005 during the annual business meeting of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association.
Through the awarding of scholarships to prospective Morgan State students from Southern Maryland, health related outreach and awareness activities in the community, Adopt A Road, partnering with other MSU entities such as Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL), the Chapter has successfully lived up to its mantra: Come Back—Give Back. It is our sincere desire to continue to provide support to our Alma Mater and to the communities in which we reside and work.
Charter Members Ina Anderson-Johnson, R. Wayne Barnes, Mary Jane Briscoe-Short, Barbara Brooks-Williams*, Rhetta Brooks-Norman, Denise Chapman-Barnes, Joan Chapman, Delores Countiss-Datcher, Thomas Datcher, Rev. Dr. George F. DeFord, Aubrey Edwards, Yvonne Edwards, Issac Floyd, Lila Harris-DeFord, Aaron Mathis, Violet Penney-Simmons, Janice Posey, Charles Simpson*, Lula L. Simpson, Varie Short-Taylor*, Rosalee Smoot-Reeves, Muriel Stewart-Sweatt, Elfreda TalbertMathis, Janice Talbert-Walthour, Pearl Thompson-Furey*, Vera Walton-Merritt, Victor D. Watson, Reverend Ed Williamson, William Young
Historian Rev. Dr. George F. DeFord secgensig@yahoo.com 301-980-5378
Chaplain C. Sylvia Proctor csproctor@hotmail.com 301-609-0379
September 14, 2024
Greetings Morganities, Family, Supporters, and Friends,
I extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each of you as we gather to commemorate the 17th Annual Blue and Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance and Award Program. This program is a significant occasion where we honor the remarkable individuals in the Southern Maryland Community who are making a positive impact. We also celebrate the students who have chosen to pursue higher education at what we fondly refer to as the National treasure, Morgan State University.
To our distinguished honorees, your unwavering dedication to serving your communities is truly commendable. Your exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment are an inspiration to us all. To our Scholarship Student Recipients, we congratulate you and wish you success in all your future endeavors. May you relish this evening of acknowledgment and festivity.
As a chapter, we are proud to give back to the community by awarding scholarships to prospective Morgan State University students from Southern Maryland. Through health-related outreach initiatives and collaborations with organizations such as the Patuxent Environmental and Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL), we remain steadfast in our commitment to our mantra: "Come Back-Give Back." Our mission is to continue providing support to our Alma Mater and the communities in which we reside and work.
Thank you for your steadfast support of the Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter of Morgan State University.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Riddick
Robert L. Riddick, MBA, MIS, and MS. National Resources Strategy Chapter President Class of 1975
Datcher, Delores Dr. Datcher, Thomas * DeFord, Lila
DeShields, Denise
Dillard, Candace
Edwards, Charles
* Former President
Treasurer, Victor D. Watson
Financial Secretary, Joan Chapman
Corresponding Secretary, Gloria Savoy
Chaplain, C. Sylvia Proctor
Chapter Members
Elliott, Robin
Gray, Michelle
Harris, Lori Butler
Howard, Cecelia
Johnson, Theresa Jones, Felicia
Jones, Joan
Kearney, Tina
Larkins, Michelle
Martin, Robert Dr
Mathis, Adrianne
Mathis, Elfreda
Merritt, Vera
Moore, Jocelyn
Powell, Karleen
Reeves, Rosalee
Savoy, Bernard
Savoy, Rochelle *
Scott, LaVerne
Short, Jane
Short, Tammy
Sims, Michelle Smith, James Teh, Gabriella
Walthour, Janice Dr. Watson, Vincent G. Wheeler, Keisa Wills, Matthews N Young Jr., William *
MSUSMAC At Work
DINNER MENU
Salad
Tossed Green Salad
Choice of Ranch or Italian Dressing
Entrée
Southern Maryland Fried Chicken
Baked Glazed Salmon
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Dinner Rolls & Butter
Dessert
Rainbow Sherbet
Beverages
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea
*Cash Bar
PROGRAM
Mr. Robert L. Riddick – Presiding 7th President of MSUSMAC
Welcome Mr. Robert L. Riddick, 7th President
Invocation
Recognition of Special Guests
Recognition of Scholarship Recipients
Ms. C. Sylvia Proctor, Chaplain
Dinner is Served
Presentation of the 2024 Honorees of the Year
Mrs. Louvenia L. Banks., Calvert County
Mrs. Toyketa C. Webb, Charles County
Mr. Andre D. Nottingham, Prince George’s County
Mr. Daryl T. Hinmon, St. Mary’s County
Acknowledgements & Closing Remarks
Benediction
Alma Mater
Music Provided by: Shawn DJ “Redboy” Coates
Mr. Robert L. Riddick
Rev. Dr. George F. DeFord/Shawn Coates
Mrs. Denise Barnes, Vice President, 5th President
Mr. Robert L. Riddick
Ms. C. Sylvia Proctor
MRS. LOUVENIA L. BANKS
Louvenia Lockes Banks is a retired educator of 37 years with Calvert County Public Schools, and was an adjunct professor for Sojourner Douglass College for 7 years prior to her retirement. Her passion for teaching began as an early teen. After being retired for 2 years and having such a love for children, joy in witnessing a child learn and for serving her community; she was privileged to reopened the East- John Youth Center Homework Program in the 2015/2016 School Year (to facilitate growth and learning for the children) ,where she still serves as program director and coordinator.
She looks forward to continuing to have a positive impact on the children’s growth with amazing, dedicated and warm hearted retired teachers and community volunteers. She serves in a leadership capacity (2018 to Present) as President of East-John Youth Center, Inc. with an unwavering drive and commitment to “getting it done” through a team collaborative approach.
In addition, she has also served as the President of the Calvert Education Association (CEA) for 2 years, formerly a Representative for the Lusby Charge (Eastern UMC and St. John UMC) of the Tobacco and
Cancer Coalition with the Calvert County Health Department at Calvert Hospital. Mrs. Banks was also a Volunteer with the American Cancer Society as well as the Calvert Relay for Life for many years since her diagnosis and recovery in 1994. She has also Coordinated the Maryland Food Bank Food Drive for the Lusby Charge and East-John Youth Center (EJYC), in addition to serving as Church Council Chairman of the Board of Eastern United Methodist Church for the past 10 Years (since 2014).
Mrs. Banks is also a Founding Member of the Maryland Chapter of American Mothers Inc. established in 2013. She has remained a member of the American Mothers Inc. organization, a prestigious organization that “educates, inspires, and recognizes mothers through programs that teach, support, and honor moms, empowering them to positively impact their families and communities”, and gained National recognition as the Maryland Mother of Achievement in 2019 for her years of service and outreach in the community. It was also there at the 2019 National Convention where she also joined an elite group of women on the National level and became a Life Member.
She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Coppin State College in 1976 and her Masters of Science in February 1982 from George Washington University. She is a life-long resident of Calvert County, Maryland and when she is not busy looking out for family, seniors, sick and shutins, neighbors, church family and friends, she can be found communicating verbally or spending time with her children.
Now retired she is just as busy as she was when she was working, but remaining involved and in touch with the community has always been and will continue to be a passion and priority to her. A woman of Faith and Strength; God, family, and service are what fill her heart as all who know her will attest to.
MRS. TOYKETA C. WEBB
Toyketa Webb, native of Charles County, Maryland has dedicated her career to serving families and children in the community. She is the wife of Kiante Webb Sr. for 17 years and mother to 3 children Kianna (Graduate of Delaware State University), Karma and Kiante Jr. She attended Charles County Public Schools and graduated from Maurice J. McDonough High School in 1997. She pursued her A.A. Degree in Primary Education at College of Southern Maryland and then transferred to Delaware State University. While attending McDonough High School she was awarded 4 State Championships in softball.
Ms. Webb initiated her career working with Southern Maryland Community Action as a Head Start Teacher, where she progressed to the position of Family Services Coordinator. This experience inspired her to pursue a career focused on supporting children and families within the community. She spent over 18 years working with families facing various challenges, including health issues, housing, mental health, and disabilities, in Head Start Programs across Fairfax County, Falls Church and Prince George’s County. Ms. Webb returned to Charles County and took on the role of College and Career Counselor at Westlake High School.
In 2021 Ms. Webb came back to Charles County where she currently serves as the College and Career Counselor at Westlake High School. She is superb in her profession and plays such an integral role in the lives of students at Westlake High School. She goes above and beyond in the care and dedication that she has made on numerous students who have now gone on to excel in college, universities, military and the professional workforce. The role that she plays in cultivation and changing the trajectory of thousands of students is often behind the scenes and done in such a selfless manner; however, the impact that she makes on a daily basis is hard to quantify. In addition to the phenomenal work ensuring students are attentive, educated, and highly competitive
in applying to scholarships she has built and cultivated phenomenal relationships with a plethora of Community stakeholders within Charles County, each year, she coordinates Senior Portfolio where professionals from the community interview, mentor and engage with students to help refine and sharper interview and presentation skills before graduation. This would not be possible without the innate ability that Mrs. Webb has in building and strengthening outstanding community relationships with businesses and legislatives in the region.
Mrs. Webb’s leadership reflects highly upon Westlake High School, Charles County Public Schools and the entire Southern Maryland Region. In the 3 years that Ms. Webb has worked at Westlake High School she has transformed the College and Career Center into a place of blossoming. In 2023 Westlake High had the most applicants and winners for the Alfred Street Baptist Church Scholarship Foundation. In the DMV Westlake had 14 winners. According to representatives this was the first year that Westlake High School student had participated. (Scholarships ranged from 1,000-5,000) Ms. Webb has worked with several local and in state colleges and universities to build enrollment. This year students were able to attend field trips to Salisbury University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, John Hopkins, St. Mary’s College. 60 students were also able to attend Morgan State University for “Explore Morgan Day” Ms. Webb has also had the most applicants for the Charles County Scholarship Fund for 2023 and 2024, with 2024 receiving the most money in the County from the Scholarship fund.
As we all know everyone’s path is not to attend college. Ms. Webb ensures that every student has a post-secondary plan that fits them. Working with local military branches students can take the ASVAB assessment twice a year for free. Ms. Webb has also established tutoring for students that need extra help in various area of the assessment. For students that are wishing to go straight to the work force Ms. Webb works with local partners and business for on-the-spot interviews. Students are also able to interview for various positions during school hours for Ledo’s pizza, Burn Box Pizza, Chick fil- la, Charles County Public Schools, Parks and Recreation, SMECO, 602 apprenticeships etc. This year Ms. Webb also partnered with the local Chick fil-la to give each student accepted in college, military enlistment of job offers free meals. Students also work closely with Ms. Webb to ensure they stay on track with post-secondary plans by using a new curriculum -Xello 9-12th grade. Ms. Webb finds so much joy in seeing students succeed and work hard for their goals.
In her free time Ms. Webb stays busy with her 2 younger children who both play travel basketball, and flag football. Ms. Webb enjoys giving back to the community that has given her so much. Charles County will always be my home and I have always been honored to work with our youth in this community. They are our future
MR. ANDRE D. NOTTINGHAM
Mr. Andre D. Nottingham is a seasoned higher education administrator and nonprofit executive with over 30 years of experience managing, directing, and supervising programs and units in institutions of higher education. Mr. Nottingham also has thirteen years of experience as Co-Founder and Executive Director of a Youth Development 501 (c)three nonprofit organization in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Alliance for Innovation in Education has a mission to “empower young people in the present and future.” AIE has a fiveprong approach to assisting young people: Academic Preparation; Health/Wellness/Movement; Job Training and Readiness; Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship.
AIE has received funding from local sources to establish multiple innovative initiatives such as: Youth Technology Immersion Program (Summer, eight weeks); 3-D Printing workshop; Financial Literacy workshops (eight weeks on Saturdays); STEM Camps in conjunction with Prince George’s Community College (summer); etc. AIE has been a member of the National Football Foundation for years and has been promoting student-athletes from Prince George’s County and being recognized through the National Capital region chapter in which he serves as a Board member. AIE has sponsored one $1,000 scholarship annually to be awarded to a student-athlete from Prince George’s County.
Presently, Mr. Nottingham serves as Assistant Director, Program Development and Advancement at the Nyumburu Cultural Center at the University of Maryland, College Park. In this role Mr. Nottingham has led the advancement/fundraising effort for the Nyumburu Cultural Center (Black Cultural Center). Mr. Nottingham has collaborated with Alumni Affairs, University Relations, University of Maryland College Park Foundation and University Development offices to help to raise awareness, collegiality, and financial resources for the Nyumburu Cultural Center.
Mr. Nottingham possesses multiple years of experience working in the financial services industry with companies such as New York Life, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, AIG, and AXA Financial. The goal was to collaborate with clients to protect their financial assets while planning for their financial future (life insurance, annuities, investments, and long-term care).
Mr. Nottingham previously managed, directed and supervised federally funded TRIO projects designed to assist primarily low-income and first-generation populations to plan and prepare for education beyond high school. From 2008 – 2012, Mr. Nottingham served as Director, University of Maryland – Educational Talent Search Program managed the daily operations of a project that assisted 500+ youth annually in Prince George’s County Public Schools to plan and prepare for education beyond high school. From 2002 – 2008 Mr. Nottingham served as Associate Director of the University of Maryland – Educational Opportunity Center which assisted 1000+ adult learners to either connect or re-connect to higher education options and opportunities. Prior to working at the University of Maryland he worked at The Catholic University of America, and the University at Albany (New York).
Mr. Nottingham was born and raised in Haverstraw and Spring Valley, New York (Rockland County). He graduated from Ramapo Senior High School in Spring Valley, New York. He went on to matriculate at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT, he subsequently transferred to the State University of New York, College at Buffalo after his first year. Mr. Nottingham earned a dual bachelor’s degree in economics and business, and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the State University of New York, College at Buffalo. Mr. Nottingham has pursued graduate studies at a couple of institutions: most recently at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD in the doctoral program in Higher Education Administration.
Mr. Nottingham has resided in Fort Washington since 1994. He is married to Stephanie Nottingham, and has two young adults, Andre D. Nottingham II, and Nia S. Nottingham. Both children attended public schools in Prince George’s County, MD. Andre II is a graduate of Morgan State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. Nia is a junior Architecture major at an institution of higher education in Maryland.
Mr. Nottingham had been involved with the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) at each of the schools in which his children were enrolled. Serving as the PTSA President at John Hanson Montessori School in 2008 – 2010.
Mr. Nottingham has been heavily involved in the community through involvement with numerous organizations. A proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; a member of Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington; a member of the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce 2013 – 2020; a member of SCEDA from 2015 – 2017; and a Notary Public since 2002. Mr. Nottingham ran for School Board District 8 and County Council District 8. Governor Paris Glendening appointed Mr. Nottingham to serve on the Citizen Review Board for Children #6 working diligently on out of court cases for youth in the foster care system. Mr. Nottingham is also a member of the NAACP. In 2020, Mr. Nottingham ran unsuccessfully for Maryland State Delegate, District 26.
MR. DARYL T. HINMON
Mr. Daryl T. Hinmon was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was educated by the city’s school district. He attended the prestigious Central High School of Philadelphia. Central is the only high school chartered to issue Bachelor Degrees to its top performing graduates, which Daryl earned in 1992.
After earning his Bachelors of Arts Degree at Central, Daryl enrolled in a full-time Bachelor of Science program at the mighty Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Daryl majored in Business Management and completed the program in 4 years with a 3.86 Grade Point Average (GPA). He earnestly was on the Morgan’s Dean List all semesters, earned various academic awards and graduated with honors in 1996. Upon graduation from Morgan, Daryl started a career with the Department of the Navy, where he has been employed for the last 27 years. He received the Secretary of the Navy Fellowship award earning a summa cum laude Master's Degree in Business Management in 2000. He is currently the Lead Business Financial Manager for the Maritime Patrol & Reconnaissance Program Office where he manages a $3B budget for the Navy.
Mr. Hinmon has always been an extensive reader and over the years has obtained 'knowledge of self' by reading
countless history books written by or about the history Africans and African Americans. Realizing the importance of ‘knowledge of self’ and the vast magnitude of African Americans who were unable to benefit from it, Daryl wrote and published two Black History books: Black Gold: Remarkable Achievements of Formerly Enslaved African Americans and Slaves With Swag: The Negroes Your History Teacher Forgot To Mention. Daryl has sold over 10,000 copies of his books and more importantly played a role in introducing thousands of young and old Black minds to their true history.
Mr. Hinmon is also the owner and Head Coach of the Knowledge Boxing Center in St. Mary's County where he dedicates his time and energy to provide Southern Maryland residents a safe place where they can improve their mind, body and spirit through the sport of boxing. The Knowledge Boxing Center opened in 2013 and since that time has served as a positive outlet for negative energy for thousands of St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles County residents. Since its inception the Knowledge Boxing Center has produced 8 Golden Glove Champions out of St. Mary’s County and currently promotes two professional fighters. Daryl has been married to his wife Linda for 21 years and has three children.
2006
Honorees
Pearl Thompson-Furey
George Forrest
Rev. George DeFord, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Sharrie Cutchemember, Great Mills High School
Parrisa Scott, McDonough High School
2007
Honorees
Dr. Tonja Ringgold
Dr. Shahza Somerville
Hope Kent, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Ashley Gaskins, McDonough High School
Eugene Smith, Lackey High School
2008
Honorees Girard Myers
Muriel Sweatt
Dr. Janice Talbert-Walthour Leroy Battle
Wayne Barnes, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Jamal Briggs, Crossland High School
Rodney Price, McDonough High School
Shanaye Dreher, Friendly Highs School
2009
Honorees
Joan Jones
Rev. Dr. C. Anthony Muse
MD State Senator Thomas M. (MAC) Middleton, District 28, Charles County
Elfreda Talbert-Mathis
Victor D. Watson, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Thomas Clifford, Lackey High School
Krysten Colon, Chopticon High School
Shadonna Green, LaPlata High School
Matthew Neal, McDonough High School
Charlene Thomas, Frederick Douglass High School
2010
Honorees
Steve Benjamin Hawkins
Kevin Short
Judge Thurman H. Rhodes
Joan Yvonne Chapman, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Onyekachi Ijeomach, Suitland High School
DeShauntra Johsnon, Forestville Military Academy
Brittani Jones, Westlake High School
Clarevonte Williams, McDonough High School
2011
Honorees
Mary Jane Briscoe-Short
Darlene Barnes
Charmel McMillian
Reuben B. Collins, Charles County Commissioner
William B. Young, Alumnus of the Year
MSUSMAC HALL OF FAME
Scholarship Recipients
2016
Honorees
Scholarship Recipients
Michael Arnolia, Oxon Hill High School
Michael Arnolia, Oxon Hill High School
Amber Baker, Forestville Military Academy
Delegate Edith Jerry Patterson
Cora Marshall
Imani Brown, Oxon Hill School
Amber Baker, Forestville Military Academy
Jasmine Davis, Frederick Douglass High School
Imani Brown, Oxon Hill School
Theresa Wallace Johnson
Dr. Francine Dove Hawkins
Ericka Kemp, Westlake High School
Jasmine Davis, Fredrick Douglass High School
Dr. Delores Countiss Datcher
David Roberts, North Point High School
Ericka Kemp, Westlake High School
David Roberts, North Point High School
2012
Honorees
2012
Scholarship Recipients
Randolph Brent, Thomas Stone High School
Dezmond Covington, Maurice J. McDonough
Honorees
Denise Chapman-Barnes
C. Sylvia Proctor
Denise Chapman-Barnes
J. Blaine Somerville
C. Sylvia Proctor
Rachel Daugherty, Northern High School
Kaitlyn Mooney, Thomas Stone High School
Jordan Queen, Westlake High School
MD Delegate, John L. Bohanan, Jr.
J. Blaine Somerville
MD Delegate, John L. Bohanan, Jr.
District 29B, St. Mary’s County
2017
District 29B, St. Mary’s County
Rochelle Savoy, Alumnus of the Year
Rochelle Savoy, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Honorees
April
Ryan
Wilson Parran
Scholarship Recipients
James Bell, Westlake High School
Dr. Robert Martin
James Bell, Westlake High School
Alicia Ahl, Henry E. Lackey High School
Karleen Powell
Jordan Beckford, Henry E. Lackey High School
Alicia Ahl, Henry E. Lackey High School
Akeem Stephenson, Oxon Hill School
Jordan Beckford, Henry E. Lackey High School
Akeem Stephenson, Oxon Hill School
Michael Richter, Oxon Hill School
Michael Richter, Oxon Hill School
Kiante Bush, Oxon Hill High School
Kiante Bush, Oxon Hill High School
2013
Honorees
2013
Judge Sheila R. Tillerson Adams
Honorees
Dr. Beatrice Tignor
Trisch Smith
Charles Russell Lee, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Kaitlyn Adams, North Point High School
Morgan Blackwell, Westlake High School
Judge Sheila R. Tillerson Adams
MD State Delegate James E. Proctor Jr.
Dominique Cunningham, North Point
District 27, Prince George’s County
MD State Delegate James E. Proctor Jr.
Doris W. Hall
District 27, Prince George’s County
Doris W. Hall
Thomas M. Datcher, Jr., Alumnus of the Year
Thomas M. Datcher, Jr., Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Chidinma Igwe, Henry E. Lackey High
Dasia Kegler, North Point High School
Tayana Metcaff, Thomas Stone High
Sara Redden, Henry E. Lackey High
2018
Layla Ali, North Point High School
Scholarship Recipients
Layla Ali, North Point High School
Sabrina Allen, Westlake High School
Honorees
Rachel Jones, Calvert County
Sabrina Allen, Westlake High School
Niajah Layton, Potomac High School
LaTasha Briscoe, Charles County
Niajah Layton, Potomac High School
Priscilla Offei, Maurice J. McDonough High
Priscilla Offei, Maurice J. McDonough HS
Dominique Watson, Gwynn Park High HS
Dominique Watson, Gwynn Park High HS
2014
2014
Honorees
Honorees
Dr. Kelton Clark, Calvert County
Dr. Kelton Clark, Calvert County
Rosemary Pickeral-Brown, Charles County
Rosemary Pickeral-Brown, Charles County
Leon Thornton, Charles County
Leon Thornton, Charles County
M. Elaine Blackwell, Prince George’s County
M. Elaine Blackwell, Prince George’s County
Marshall Brookes, St. Mary’s County
Marshall Brookes, St. Mary’s County
Nathaniel Scroggins, St. Mary’s County
Nathaniel Scroggins, St. Mary’s County
Patricia Farmer, Alumnus of the Year
Patricia Farmer, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Scholarship Recipients
Zaysha Waters, North Point High School
Zaysha Waters, North Point High School
Ra’Kecia Page, North Point High school
Ra’Kecia Page, North Point High school
2015
2015
Honorees
Honorees
Carolyn W. Colvin
Carolyn W. Colvin
Anthony “Tony” Covington
Anthony “Tony” Covington
Troy D. Berry
Troy D. Berry
Scholarship Recipients
Eva Chesley, Charles County
Tanya Rush, Prince George’s County
Rev. Scott Woods, St. Mary’s County
Shawn Coates, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Charnyes Burton, Thomas Stone High
Caleb Christian, North Point High School
Maeleeyah Davis, North Point High School
Amaiya McNeil, St. Charles High School
Brianna Mincy, St. Charles High School
Devin Parker, Friendly High School
Jada Prater, Bishop McNamara High School
Marcus Smith, Great Mills High School
Derek Thompson, North Point High School
Natasha Zarvas, Thomas Stone High School
Jai Horsey, Northern High School
Scholarship Recipients
Cassharie Waters, North Point High School
Jai Horsey, Northern High School
George Swann, North Point High School
Cassharie Waters, North Point High School
George Swann, North Point High School
Aniya Brown, North Point High School
Aniya Brown, North Point High School
Tyrone Shaw, North Point High School
Andre Nottingham, Oxon Hill High School
Tyrone Shaw, North Point High School
Andre Nottingham, Oxon Hill High School
HALL OF FAME
Carolyn W. Colvin
Anthony “Tony” Covington
Troy D. Berry
Scholarship Recipients
Horsey, Northern High School
Cassharie Waters, North Point High School
George Swann, North Point High School
Aniya Brown, North Point High School
Tyrone Shaw, North Point High School
Nottingham, Oxon Hill High School
Delegate Edith Jerry Patterson
Cora Marshall
Theresa Wallace Johnson
Dr. Francine Dove Hawkins
Dr. Delores Countiss Datcher
Scholarship Recipients
Randolph Brent, Thomas Stone High School
Dezmond Covington, Maurice J. McDonough
Rachel Daugherty, Northern High School
Mooney, Thomas Stone High School
Jordan Queen, Westlake High School
Wilson Parran
Dr. Robert Martin
Karleen Powell
Dr. Beatrice Tignor
Charles Russell Lee, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Kaitlyn Adams, North Point High School
Morgan Blackwell, Westlake High School
Dominique Cunningham, North Point
Chidinma Igwe, Henry E. Lackey High
Dasia Kegler, North Point High School
Tayana Metcaff, Thomas Stone High
Rachel Jones, Calvert County
LaTasha Briscoe, Charles County
Eva Chesley, Charles County
Tanya Rush, Prince George’s County
Rev. Scott Woods, St. Mary’s County
Shawn Coates, Alumnus of the Year
Scholarship Recipients
Charnyes Burton, Thomas Stone High
Christian, North Point High School
Maeleeyah Davis, North Point High School
Amaiya McNeil, St. Charles High School
Brianna Mincy, St. Charles High School
Devin Parker, Friendly High School
Prater, Bishop McNamara High School
Marcus Smith, Great Mills High School
Thompson, North Point High School
Natasha Zarvas, Thomas Stone High School
Aaron Samuel, St. Charles High School
Janihya Jones, St. Charles High School
SPONSORSHIP
MSUSMAC Honoree - Karleen Powell
Mr. Robert L. Riddick, Class of 75
Ms. Estella Moore Thomas
Ms. Kesia C. Wheeler
Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The Family of Berniece Moore Caldwell
Congratulations Daryl Hinmon ! Morgan State University Class of 1996
St. Mary’s County Honoree of the Year For Outstanding Community Service
Author: Daryl wrote and published two Black History books- Black Gold: Remarkable Achievements of Formerly Enslaved African Americans and Slaves With Swag: The Negroes Your History Teacher Forgot To Mention. Daryl has sold over 10,000 copies of his books and more importantly played a role in introducing thousands of young and old Black minds to their true history
Owner and Head Coach: Knowledge Boxing Center in St. Mary's County where he and Coach John Richardson dedicate their time and energy to provide Southern Maryland residents a safe place where they can improve their mind, body and spirit through the sport of boxing. Since its inception in 2013 the Knowledge Boxing Center produced eight Golden Glove Champions out of St. Mary’s County and currently promotes two professional fighters.
We appreciate your service to the St. Mary’s County Community ! Fellow Morganites: Elfreda Mathis’67, Janice Walthour ’68 and Families 2 0 2 4 2 0 2 4
IN MEMORY OF
Brenda Joyce DeFord-Ayres
December 17, 1946 - April 17, 2000
Class of 1969, BS, MSW
Siblings:
Rev. George F. DeFord, Class 1967, BA, M.Ed., M.Div.,Min.
Larry H. DeFord, Class 1974, BS
Dennis G. DeFord
Dianna L. DeFord-Brown, BS, MSW
Terry L. DeFord
Moore
In Loving Memory of Mary Priscilla
Morgan State University Class of 1970
Morgan State University Alumni Lifetime Member
Congratulations to the Morgan State University
Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter
On the Occasion of Your
Seventeenth Annual Blue and Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance
The Moore & Wheeler Families
In Loving Memory of Our Parents, Brothers
and Sisters
Henry Horace Walace, Jr. (1977)
Margaret Odela Johnson-Walace (1981)
Blanche Effie Walace (1938)
James Melvin Walace (1960)
Dorothy Adelaide Walace (1961)
Jane Yvonne Walace-Butler (1993)
Johnson Carrol Walace (1995)
Robert Leon Walace (1997)
Gladys Evelyn Walace-Norris (1999)
Raymond Horace Walace (2009)
With Love,
Margaret Irene Walace-Bond
Theresa Ann Walace-Johnson
Remembering Our Departed Chapter Members
Charles Russell Lee
December 12, 1931 October 29, 2018
Russell was born in LaPlata, MD to Jack and Bessie Lee to a family of 7 boys and 3 girls. He was the first in his family to attend college. He joined the DC Public School System in 1957. He retired in 1989. After retirement, he taught in several parochial schools. In addition, he worked as a job developer in Prince George’s County and was successful in placing 1500 students in summer jobs.
He is survived by his brothers Earl and Donald and sister Barbara.
Priscilla Uhmar Savoy
December 11, 1948 April 18, 2017
Priscilla was the daughter of the late Clara Margaret Yates and James Bernard Savoy, Jr., and sister to the later Lillian Yates -Watson. She leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Gloria and one brother Bernard. While living in Baltimore, she was employed by Baltimore Gas and Electric for 29 years. She was a life member of Morgan State University Alumni Chapter. She was a member of American Legion Randolph Furey Unit #170 Ladies Auxiliary.
Agnes Varie Short-Taylor
April 27, 1945 November 23, 2007
Agnes (Aggie) Varie was educated in the public schools of Charles County, graduating from Bel Alton High School in 1963. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morgan State University in 1967 and later received a Master of Arts degree from George Washington University. Varie taught at T.C. Martin Elementary School in Bryantown, MD, St. Thomas More Elementary School in Washington, DC and Milton Somers Middle School in LaPlata, MD from where she retired in 2000. Varie had a passion for teaching and loved every minute she spent in the classroom. Aggie was married to Charles Rodney Taylor on April 23, 1969 and they had on son Darryl. Her husband and son where the center of her world. Her radiant smile and beautiful personality will be remembered by many. She had a warn and quiet spirit and she truly loved her family and friends.
Vernard Roscoe Harden
September 12, 1940 August 8, 2012
Vernard Roscoe Harden, age 71 of Dameron, MD died August 8, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leondardtown, MD. Vernard was born on September 12, 1940 in Staunton, Va.
Vernard is a 1961 graduate of Morgan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. In August 1963, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline A. Cottom in Sewickly, Pennsylvania. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on August 3, 2012.
Veranrd was also a very proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into the fraternity at Morgan State University in 1959. In July 2009, he became a charter member of the LeondardtownPrince Frederick Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Mary Priscilla Moore
May 4, 1947 April 30. 2012
Mary Priscilla Moore, also affectionately called Priscialla or “Pris” by her family and friends, was born the tenth of eleven children on May 4, 1947 in Brandywine, Maryland to the late Sydney, Sr. and Dorniece Moore. On Monday April 30, 2012, Priscilla was called home to spend eternity with the Lord.
Priscilla was educated in the Prince George’s County school system. After graduating from Frederick Douglass Senior High School, she received a B.A. in Music, with a minor in Elementary Education from Morgan State University in 1970. She later obtained a Master’s of Education. She was an active, life member of Morgan State University Alumni Chapter . She was also a member of the Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter.
Charles Nathanael Simpson
June 25, 1942
August 6, 2008
Charles Simpson was nurtured and raised in St. Mary’s County, MD where he attended the public schools and graduated with honors from George Washington Carver High School. Charles went on to attend Morgan State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1965 and later attended Southeastern University in Boston, MA where he earned a Master of Arts Degree. He not only achieved these degrees, but did so with honor and recognition, excelling in every subject. After these accomplishments, Charles sat for and passed the examination to receive accreditation as Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
In 1979 Charles married Jackie and they raised three sons, Bruce, Michael and mark with love, affection and guidance instilling in them a strong sense of right an wrong and a love for god, family and church.
Barbara Brooks-Williams
1936 March 25, 2009
Barbara Brooks “Ya Ya” Williams, 73 of Waldorf died March 21, 2009, at the Tapp family home, Mechanicsville, Va. She was retired and a member of Covenant Point United Methodist Church. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1973 from Temple University and a master’s of education in 1977 from Antioch College.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Brooks and the late Hazel Allen Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Antoinette Shirley Colbert.
She is survived by her son, Darryl S. Williams and his wife, Dorothy Williams; daughter Lisa R. Wright and her husband, Gregory T. Wright Sr., brothers Robert Brooks and Hosea Brooks; sister, Hazel Dollision, grandchildren, Morgan Johnson, Greg Wright Jr., Justis Wright, Justin Skinner and Janea Jackson; and three great-grandchildren.
Remembering Our Departed Chapter Members
Sis. Margaret McRae
December 23, 1922
April 10, 2020
“God Called. I’m Going Home”
The Life of a Virtuous Woman
On April 10, 2020 God called Sis. Margaret McRae from her earthly home to her heavenly home. She was born to Lila & Will Coston on December 23, 1922 in Portsmouth, VA. Margaret was the youngest of four siblings, Adeline Ware, Andrew Coston and Romaine Stevenson Bailey all who have preceded her in death. After the passing of her father, her mother moved to Baltimore, MD where Margaret attended the Baltimore Public Schools and after graduation attended Morgan State University College majoring in Education.
Ms. Mary Amelia Turner
December 18,1934 June 7,2021
Amelia was a long - time member of St. Matthias Apostle Parish in Lanham Maryland. She was initiated into Nu Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc in 1984. She served in many sorority offices which included President. She dearly loved her college alma mater and became very active in the Southern Maryland Chapter of Morgan State University. She felt blessed to have been able to travel to important Christian holy sites in Rome Italy and the Holy Land with her son who was ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese of Washington in 2008. She was an avid Washington Redskins (Commanders) and attended every home game with family and friends She worked in the District of Columbia School System for over 41 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Benjamin Curtis Turner ,Sr. She is survived by her one and only child Deacon Benjamin Curtis Turner, Jr, daughter -in-law and many family and friends of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Mr. David Pedro Watson
September 10,1950 August 24,2023
Pedro was the fourth of seven children of the late Albert J. and Marie A. Watson. He grew up in and was educated in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Pedro graduated from Frederick Douglass High School, the Class of 1969 and Morgan State University, the Class of 1973. After college, he entered the government with the U. S. Treasury Department giving a career of 40 years of service in various positions.
Pedro is survived by his wife, Joan Savoy Mason, family Tracy, Fabian and Alexis, three brothers and two sisters. His many joys were playing cards, baseball, basketball, football, motor cycling and his latest venture pickleball.
Ms. Sandra (Sandy) Turner Duckett
January 2, 1951 November 3, 2021
Sandra received her primary education in the Charles County Public School system. She graduated from LaPlata High School in 1969. Her Morgan State years from 1973 to ended in 1977 with a Bachelor ‘s in Business Education. She continued to earn a Master’s degree from Central Michigan University in 1977. Her 39 year Federal Government career included, N.O.S . Indian Head Maryland, Naval Research Crystal City, U.S. Department of Commerce Washington D.C. In retirement she was able to do reading instruction to individuals with disabilities for the Charles County Literacy Council. Sandra was a committed supporter for many years of the Scholarship fundraisers efforts of the Local Chapter MSUSMAC. As the oldest in her family, she is remembered as the one to “keep everyone in line“
Ms. Alice Thelma Young Ford
May 25,1939 January 25,2024
Thelma was the oldest of four children of Frederick B. and Henrietta Young. She graduated in 1957 as Valedictorian from Banneker High School. She entered Morgan State University on a full scholarship and graduated in 1962 with a degree in Business Education. Thelma married Joseph Mitchell Ford and had one child, Marilyn E. Ford.
She entered the federal government with the U. S. Department Passport and continued her 32 years of government services with positions with U.S. State Department, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare and U.S. Department of Education. When the Southern Maryland Morgan State Alumni Chapter was formed, she was one of the first members. She was a large fundraiser for chapter scholarships.
Thelma is survived by her daughter, Marilyn, sister, brother and a very extensive family.
The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter the 2024 MSUSMAC Honorees
CONGRATULATE CONGRATULATE CONGRATULATE
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Nu Zeta Omega Chapter
Congratulates
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER
~17th Annual~
Blue & Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance & Awards Program
September 14, 2024
As We Honor:
Louvenia Banks, Calvert County
Toyketa C. Webb, Charles County
Andre Nottingham, Prince George’s County
Daryl Hinmon, St. Mary’s County
Kristia N. Watkins, President
On Your 17 th Annual Blue and Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance Awards Program
Celebrating Alumni Girard W. Myers
Class of 1948 * Phi Beta Sigma
WW II Veteran United States Navy
The Family
Edith, Merton, Vernon, Sheila, Jesse, Merton, Jr., and Kathy
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER
The Bel Alton High School Alumni Association (BAHSAA), in honor of the surviving teachers at our former high school, congratulates Morgan State University Alumni Association Southern Maryland Chapter on its 17th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance and Awards Program.
HISTORIC BEL ALTON HIGH SCHOOL (1938 ~ 1965)
“Preserving and Sharing the Cultural Heritage of Bel Alton High School and the Black Community It Served in Charles County”
Bel Alton High School “Living Legends”
Mrs. Muriel Stewart Sweatt
Physical Education 1948 to 1954
Mrs. Cora Mapp Marshall CORE Reading English 1951 to 1965
Matthews N. Wills, Chair T. Jerome Short, Vice Chair Joseph Johnson, Treasurer Mary E. Whalen, Secretary
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN INTERNATIONAL
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
COMMANDERY NO. 309
LA PLATA, MD
Congratulates
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER And HONOREES! ~ 17th Annual ~ Blue & Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance & Awards Program
Bernard Savoy, President, John Brown, Sr., First Vice President, Joseph Johnson, Second Vice President, Paul Dorsey, Recording Secretary, William Young, Treasurer, Donald Hawkins, Financial Secretary, Trustees Gilbert Bivins, Edward Holland and Paul Short
On your 17th Annual Blue and Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance Awards Program
Celebrating more a d ecade of excellence and contributions to the community and recognizing your humble beginnings in forming the first local alumni chapter on October 14, 2004 at Metropolitan United Methodist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. George F. DeFord.
MORE THAN A DECADE O F EXCELLENCE IN THR PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
contributions to the University and/or our community.
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Metropolitan United Methodist Church
3385 Metropolitan Church Road
Indian Head, MD 20640
Pastor Faye A. Johnson
contributions to the University and/or our community. Congratulations
On your 17th Annual Blue and Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance Awards Program
Celebrating m ore than a decade of excellence in the pursuit of higher education contributions to the University and our community.
MORE THAN A DECADE O F EXCELLENCE IN THR PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
POMONKEY HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOME OF THE “ROARING TIGERS” Philip Thomas, President
Kappa Foundation of Fort Washington KFFW
The Kappa Foundation of Fort Washington is a 501c3, non –profit corporation promoting academic achievement and opportunities for young people in the greater Fort Washington, MD area and adjacent communities. The Foundation provides a variety of community service activities, lends support to local schools, and offer scholarship opportunities for area youth.
Seated: Victor D. Watson, Secretary, Ronald Austin, Treasurer, Rev. Dr. David J. Billings, Arthur R. Bryant, President, Standing L to R, Shawn B. Coates, Director, Terence Matthews, Director, Maynard M. Smith, Director, David P. Baker, Director, Junius T. Hanley, Vice President
Not Pictured: Directors, Johnnie T. Osborne, David C. Robinson P.O. Box 44071 Fort Washington, MD 20749 info@kffw.org
EIN: 45-4736453
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Class of 2023
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
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Master of Science
Construction Management
Class of 1988 Life Member
The Alma Mater
Fair Morgan, we love thee, so tried and so true
Our hearts at thy name thrill with pride
We owe thee allegiance, we pledge thee our faith, A faith that will ever abide.
~ ~ Chorus ~~
We pledge thee our love; we pledge thee our faith, Whatever the future may bring.
And thus our devotion, fidelity too, And homage we pay as we sing.
Fair Morgan, as onward the years quickly fl y,
And thou livest in memory sweet.
We bring thee our laurels whatever they be, And lay them with joy at thy feet.
