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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 GREATER WALDORF JAYCEES 16th Annual BLUE AND ORANGE SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE AND AWARDS PROGRAM 2023

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

September 9, 2023

Greetings,

President

Rochelle Savoy rochellelsavoy@gmail.com

301-848-7091

Vice President

Denise Chapman-Barnes somerscounselor@aol.com

301-870-4787

Treasurer Victor Watson watson1220@aol.com

202-215-3656

Financial Secretary Joan Chapman Chapmany1946@aol.com

301-643-6340

Recording Secretary Janice Cooper janice.w.cooper4.ciy@gmail.com

301-922-5195

Corresponding Secretary Gloria Savoy savoy14113@hotmail.com

301-535-1166

Historian Thomas Datcher Rcd1971@aol.com

301-848-2028

Chaplain Delores Datcher cddatcher@gmail.com

301-848-6990

Welcome to the 16th Annual Blue and Orange Dinner Dance and Scholarship Awards program. Each year we recognize members of the Southern Maryland community who are change-makers. In addition, we celebrate students who have chosen to attend the National Treasure, Morgan State. Your attendance here tonight shows your commitment to Morgan and all Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

To our honorees, we recognize you and your dedication to the communities you serve tonight. You lead by example and your selfless acts of service are commendable. Harriet Tubman’s motto, “Keep going” embodies the lives you all lead. Congratulations and enjoy your evening.

During Alumni Day 2023, President Wilson gave his vision of Morgan State. The campus continues to grow, enrollment is up, and Morgan is set to receive more than $100 million in grants, contracts, and gifts this year. In 2024, The Magnificent Marching Machine will travel to France to become the FIRST HBCU marching band to perform at the D- Day 80 Normandy Parade. Please check out all the latest about the GREAT Morgan State University, at morgan.edu. Morgan is, “Growing The Future, Leading the World”!

For more information on the D- Day Parade and supporting Morgan’s Magnificent Marching Machine, please visit https://givetomorgan.org/msuband_to_normandy

Dr. Jorim Reid, Director of Bands: jorim.reid@morgan.edu

In closing, I would like to take a moment and acknowledge my co-chair, Mr. Robert Riddick. You are truly my “right-hand man” and no words could express my gratitude. To the Blue and Orange Dinner Dance Committee, thank you! Finally, to the Southern Maryland Chapter members, your dedication to a successful event.

Thank you for supporting the Southern Maryland Chapter and The National Treasure!

Rochelle Savoy, M. Ed. Chapter President Class of 2002

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER

SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER Rochelle Savoy P.O. Box 1404 | Waldorf, MD 20604-1404 | msusma.org

HISTORY OF THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER

During the summer of 2004, Reverend George 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:

President Rev. George DeFord

Vice President R. Wayne Barnes

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, George 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

*deceased

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN MARYLAND

CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

President, Rochelle Savoy

Treasurer, Victor D. Watson

Chapter Officers

Vice President, Denise Chapman-Barnes*

Financial Secretary, Joan Chapman

Recording Secretary, Janice Cooper

Corresponding Secretary, Gloria Savoy

Historian, Thomas Datcher* Chaplain, Dr. Delores Datcher

Chapter Members

Ashford, Jane Clark

Barnes, Wayne*

Blackwell, Elaine

Boyd, Phillip

Brookes, Marshall

Butler, Brenee

Coates, Shawn

Cooksey, Nicole

Davis, Thais

DeFord, George Rev.*

DeFord, Lila

Dillard, Candace

Edwards, Charles

Elliott, Robin

Ford, Thelma

* Former President

Gray, Michelle Harris, Lori Butler

Howard, Cecelia

Johnson, Theresa Jones, Felicia Jones, Joan Kearney, Tina Larkin, Michelle Martin, Robert Mathis, Elfreda Merritt, Vera Moore, Jocelyn Powell, Karleen

Proctor, Sylvia Reeves, Rosalee

Riddick, Robert L. Savoy, Bernard Scott, Lavern

Short, Jane

Short, Tammy

Sims, Michelle

Smith, James

Teh, Gabriella

Walthour, Janice Dr. Watson, David Pedro

Watson, Vincent Wheeler, Keisa

Wills, Matthew Noland

Jr. Young, William*

P.O. Box 1404 | Waldorf, MD | 20604-1404 | MSUSMA.ORG

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

Welcome

Invocation

PROGRAM

Ms. Rochelle Savoy – Presiding 6th President of MSUSMAC

Ms. Rochelle Savoy, 6th President

Rev. Dr. George DeFord, 1st President

Dinner is Served

Recognition of Special Guests

Special Scholarship Presentation

Ms. Rochelle Savoy

Recognition of Scholarship Recipients Mr. Shawn Coates, Scholarship Chairman

Presentation of the 2023 Honorees of the Year Mrs. Denise Barnes, Vice President, 5th President

Rev. Dr. Dana M. Jones., Calvert County

Ms. Kesia Wheeler, Charles County

Rev. Dr. Johnsie W. Cogman, Prince George’s County

Ms. Adrianne M. Mathis, St. Mary’s County

Acknowledgements & Closing Remarks

Ms. Rochelle Savoy

Benediction Rev. Dr. George DeFord, 1st President

Alma Mater

Music Provided by: Shawn DJ “Redboy” Coates

2011

Honorees

Mary Jane Briscoe-Short

Darlene Barnes

Charmel McMillian

Reuben B. Collins, Charles County Commissioner

William B. Young,Alumnus of the Year

Scholarship Recipients

Michael Arnolia, Oxon Hill High School

Amber Baker, Forestville Military Academy

Imani Brown, Oxon Hill School

Jasmine Davis, Fredrick Douglass High School

Ericka Kemp, Westlake High School

David Roberts, North Point High School

2012

Honorees

Denise Chapman-Barnes

C. Sylvia Proctor

J. Blaine Somerville

MD Delegate, John L. Bohanan, Jr.

District 29B, St. Mary’s County

Rochelle Savoy, Alumnus of the Year

Scholarship Recipients

James Bell, Westlake High School

Alicia Ahl, Henry E. Lackey High School

Jordan Beckford, Henry E. Lackey High School

Akeem Stephenson, Oxon Hill School

Michael Richter, Oxon Hill School

Kiante Bush, Oxon Hill High School

2013

Honorees

Judge Sheila R. Tillerson Adams

MD State Delegate James E. Proctor Jr.

District 27, Prince George’s County Doris W. Hall

Thomas M. Datcher, Jr., Alumnus of the Year

Scholarship Recipients

Layla Ali, North Point High School

Sabrina Allen, Westlake High School

Niajah Layton, Potomac High School

Priscilla Offei, Maurice J. McDonough HS

2014

Honorees

Dr. Kelton Clark, Calvert County

Rosemary Pickeral-Brown, Charles County

Leon Thornton, Charles County

M. Elaine Blackwell, Prince George’s County

Marshall Brookes, St. Mary’s County

Nathaniel Scroggins, St. Mary’s County

Patricia Farmer, Alumnus of the Year

Scholarship Recipients

Zaysha Waters, North Point High School

Ra’Kecia Page, North Point High school

MSUSMAC HALL OF FAME

2015

Honorees

Carolyn W. Colvin

Anthony “Tony” Covington

Troy D. Berry

Scholarship Recipients

Jai 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

Andre Nottingham, Oxon Hill High School

2016

Honorees

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

Kaitlyn Mooney, Thomas Stone High School

Jordan Queen, Westlake High School

2017

Honorees

April Ryan

Wilson Parran

Dr. Robert Martin

Karleen Powell

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

Dominique Cunningham, North Point

Chidinma Igwe, Henry E. Lackey High

Dasia Kegler, North Point High School

Tayana Metcaff, Thomas Stone High

2018

Honorees

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

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

2019

Honorees

Pastor Cynthia Baker, Charles County

Charles Williams, Charles County

Kyle DeJan, Prince George’s County

Delegate Susie Proctor, Prince George’s County

Dr. Bernard Chase, St. Mary’s County

Thelma Ford, Alumnus of the Year

Scholarship Recipients

Melanie Battle, North Point High School

Alice Bundy, LaPlata High School

Onieka Duncan, St. Charles High School

Teia Harrington, Great Mills High School

Sydney Jones, North Point High School

Dakaree Kondo-Banks, Westlake High School

Branden Lowe, West Lake High School

Adrianna Lugo, Thomas Stone High School

Malissa Moore, Great Mills High School

Kennedy Sampson, Elizabeth Seton High School

Daryl Stickland, Jr., North Point High School

2022

Honorees

Everard Johnson Sr., Calvert County

Vera Walton Merritt, Charles County

R.Owen Johnson, Prince George's County

Terri Lynn Williams, Prince George's County

Dr. Linda W. Lymas, St. Mary's County

Denise Barnes, Alumnus of the Year

Scholarship Recipients

Charde Burton, Thomas Stone High School

Fauziyah Isola, Suitland High School

Hermela Demissie, Thomas Stone High School

Gary Warner, Henry E. Lackey High School

Dalverahia Ortiz, Crossland High School

Amara Hill Thomas Stone High School

Marc Brice, Henry E. Lackey High School

Brianna Bryant, Westlake High School

Demetrius Bennett, Thomas Stone High School

Ashley Taylor,Westlake High School

Eniola Niranoluwa, St. Charles High School

Gary Strother, Maurice J. McDonough High School

Jalen Joynes, Westlake High School

Alaysha Davis, Great Mills High School

Taliyah Washington, Great Mills High School

2023

Honorees

Rev. Dr. Dana M. Jones Calvert County

Kesia Wheeler ,Charles County

Rev. Dr. Johnsie W. Cogman, Prince George’s County

Adrianne Michele Mathis, St. Mary's County

Scholarship Recipients

Majesty Wych, Thomas Stone High School

Sydney Baker, Thomas Stone High School

Kevin Presley, North Point High School

Camdyn Lionel, Frederick Douglass High School

Sydney Cooksey, Northern High School

Moriyah Davis, Maurice J. McDonough High School

Aaron Samuel, St. Charles High School

Janihya Jones, St. Charles High School

* Download prior Hall of Fame history at msusma.org/programs

REV. DR. DANA M. JONES

is the recipient of the National Community Action’s Lyndon Baines Johnson Award and its Award of Excellence. Both reﬂective of honors bestowed for his leadership.

A strong believer in lifelong learning, this Calvert High graduate holds degrees from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (BA), Howard University School of Divinity (MDIV) and United Theological Seminary (DMIN). Additionally, Pastor Jones was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Sojourner Douglas College for his work in advocating for the poor. The Gospel has framed his entire career.

Pastor Jones awards; National and Gubernatorial Appointments are too numerous to list.

The native of Calvert County is the elder son of Clyde (Jr.) and the late Carrie Bertha Kent Jones. He is married to the former Ms. Carolyn Short of Manokin, Maryland. They have three adult children, Rondell, Gregory and Danielle and four awesome grandchildren; Dana M. Jones II, Kent and Luke Giese and Reyna Taylor Jones.

Since September 1, 2012, Dana M. Jones has been blessed to serve as the Pastor of Mt. Olive UMC in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He is a servant of the Lord who demonstrates his faithfulness to God through the use of his gifts and graces in service to humanity. His work is the evidence of God moving for good among his people.

Pastor Jones has an extensive history in human and community development. He has been recognized nationally for the work he performed in our communities; expanding housing and employment opportunities. He has worked in both Urban and Rural communities and served as the President and CEO of two large nonproﬁts organizations. He

HONOREE

MS. KESIA WHEELER

She is passionate about education and ensuring all children have equitable access to education. This passion was sparked by her mother who worked tirelessly to support students in southern Prince George’s County, Maryland. In 2016, Ms. Wheeler joined the Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America and served in several leadership roles including Corresponding Secretary, Chair of the Black Family Day Committee, and Chair of the Legislative Committee. Her greatest joy, however, was mentoring the teenage members of the Southern Maryland Chapter as their Lead Teen Advisor As a result of her support for the teens, she is the 2022 recipient of the Southern Maryland Chapter’s Distinguished Mother of the Year Award Recently, she transitioned her membership to the Associate Jewel level within Jack and Jill. In addition to Jack and Jill, Ms. Wheeler tutors students in mathematics and holds positions on several charitable boards that support underprivileged youth.

She is passionate about education and ensuring all children have equitable access to education. This passion was sparked by her mother who worked tirelessly to support students in southern Prince George’s County, Maryland. In 2016, Ms. Wheeler joined the Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America and served in several leadership roles including Corresponding Secretary, Chair of the Black Family Day Committee, and Chair of the Legislative Committee. Her greatest joy, however, was mentoring the teenage members of the Southern Maryland Chapter as their Lead Teen Advisor. As a result of her support for the teens, she is the 2022 recipient of the Southern Maryland Chapter’s Distinguished Mother of the Year Award. Recently, she transitioned her membership to the Associate Jewel level within Jack and Jill. In addition to Jack and Jill, Ms. Wheeler tutors students in mathematics and holds positions on several charitable boards that support underprivileged youth.

strategy consultant for the federal government. Professionally, Ms. Wheeler has received numerous awards, including the Booz Allen Hamilton Values in Practice Award. Additionally, in 2018, she received the Women of Color in Technology’s Rising Star Award for her leadership in supporting mission-critical Department of Defense projects. A consummate professional and a lifetime learner, Ms. Wheeler holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Professionally, Ms. Wheeler has received numerous awards, including the Booz Allen Hamilton Values in Practice Award. Additionally, in 2018, she received the Women of Color in Technology’s Rising Star Award for her leadership in supporting mission-critical Department of Defense projects. A consummate professional and a lifetime learner, Ms. Wheeler holds certiﬁcations as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certiﬁed Information Security Manager (CISM).

As a child, her grandfather stressed three guiding life principles: always put God first in your life, the importance and value of education, and showing love to your family. The Christian foundation planted by her grandfather continues to be a driving force in her life. She embraces one of her favorite scriptures, Mark 10:27, ”...with God all things are possible", allowing it to order her steps and drive her involvement in the community. Ms. Wheeler continues to be an active member in her childhood church, Asbury United Methodist Church in Brandywine, Maryland. She has held several leadership positions at Asbury over the years, including Secretary for the Administrative Council, Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development member, and Staff/ Pastor Parish Relations Committee member. Since her teenage years, Ms. Wheeler has faithfully served as a member of the Finance Committee, initially as a Counter and later as the Assistant Financial Secretary and Financial Secretary. Currently, Ms. Wheeler serves as the Treasurer and interim Finance Committee Chairperson. Her love of finance, commitment to the church, and desire to help others has also led her to support other local churches by performing annual financial audits.

As a child, her grandfather stressed three guiding life principles: always put God first in your life, the importance and value of education, and showing love to your family. The Christian foundation planted by her grandfather continues to be a driving force in her life She embraces one of her favorite scriptures, Mark 10:27, ”…with God all things are possible", allowing it to order her steps and drive her involvement in the community. Ms. Wheeler continues to be an active member in her childhood church, Asbury United Methodist Church in Brandywine, Maryland. She has held several leadership positions at Asbury over the years, including Secretary for the Administrative Council, Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development member, and Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee member. Since her teenage years, Ms. Wheeler has faithfully served as a member of the Finance Committee, initially as a Counter and later as the Assistant Financial Secretary and Financial Secretary. Currently, Ms. Wheeler serves as the Treasurer and interim Finance Committee Chairperson. Her love of finance, commitment to the church, and desire to help others has also led her to support other local churches by performing annual financial audits.

She is active in the alumni associations for both the University of Pennsylvania and her mother’s alma mater, Morgan State University. An active University of Pennsylvania graduate, she holds lifetime membership in the Black Alumni Society, as well as membership in the Onyx Honor Society Alumni Association, and the Class of 1994 Reunion Committee. Ms. Wheeler also serves as a mentor to students at Penn, especially those in the mathematics department. She currently participates in the Alumni Interview Program, an activity she has consistently performed for over twenty-ﬁve years.

Ms. Wheeler is an Afﬁliate member of her mother’s beloved Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter of Morgan State University. In this role, she continues to extend her love for youth by carrying the banner of support her mother started. She serves as a member of the Scholarship Committee and often volunteers for the Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter’s annual Blue and Orange Dinner Dance to raise scholarship funds for students matriculating at Morgan State. To further her commitment to Morgan students, she established the Mary Priscilla Moore Endowment Scholarship to support students from Southern Maryland majoring in Music at Morgan State University.

Ms. Wheeler is an Affiliate member of her mother’s beloved Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter of Morgan State University. In this role, she continues to extend her love for youth by carrying the banner of support her mother started. She serves as a member of the Scholarship Committee and often volunteers for the Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter’s annual Blue and Orange Dinner Dance to raise scholarship funds for students matriculating at Morgan State. To further her commitment to Morgan students, she established the Mary Priscilla Moore Endowment Scholarship to support students from Southern Maryland majoring in Music at Morgan State University.

In the community, Ms. Wheeler is a Silver Life Member of the NAACP and served the local Charles County Branch in leadership roles such as Branch Secretary. She successfully spearheaded activities as a member of the NAACP’s Health Committee and was a member of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast Committee for six consecutive years. Ms. Wheeler also actively volunteers her time to the Alzheimer’s Association, participating on its steering committee for the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s; and to the March of Dimes, participating in its annual March for Babies. Additionally, she is a proud member of the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

In her spare time, Ms. Wheeler enjoys studying history, reading, listening to all genres of music, and watching competitive sports. She lives in Waldorf, Maryland with her two college-aged children, Brielle, and Braxton.

HONOREE

REV. DR. JOHNSIE W. COGMAN

Rev. Dr. Johnsie

numerous churches nationally and internationally. She is a credentialed life and leadership coach, certiﬁed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) specializing in innovative church leadership and creative relationship building.

Johnsie W. Cogman serves as Superintendent of the BaltimoreUnited Methodist Church (UMC)

District Superintendent, Dr. Cogman American female pastor of the historic Church (Georgetown) Washington

American church in Washington

Theological Seminary.

Johnsie W. Cogman serves as the Washington East District Superintendent of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC). Prior to being appointed as District Superintendent, Dr. Cogman was the ﬁrst African American female pastor of the historic Mt Zion United Methodist Church (Georgetown) Washington DC, the oldest African American church in Washington DC. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from the University of NC, Chapel Hill, a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Southern California, Master of Divinity degree from Howard University and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary.

Arts in Education degree from the

Some additional facts about Rev. Cogman: she is a Stage III Breast Cancer survivor, a former educator in Prince George’s County, MD; a former Air Force Ofﬁcer, former top Independent Sales Director in Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.; and former Account Manager for Bolling AFB Chapel Center, managing the Chapel Tithes and Offering Funds for ﬁve different faith groups. As an orator, Rev Cogman ascended to the rank of a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in Toastmasters International. Adopted at birth, Rev. Cogman’s life has included many challenges and successes. She has endured divorce, single parenting, remarriage, death of 2 children, and cancer. Throughout the journey, she has remained full of life, spirit and energy.

a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Divinity degree from Howard University and a Doctor of Ministry

Rev. Cogman is married to a very supportive husband, Billy R. Cogman. The Cogmans are the proud parents of twin sons, Jacob and James', graduates from Emory and Yale, respectively. Both are Provisional Elders in the UMC; Jacob is UM Chaplain serving Howard University and James is pursuing an MBA from Georgetown University.

Rev. Cogman has served as the District Superintendency Chair for for three consecutive terms. She was a member of the Baltimoreof Ordained Ministry and a mentor pastor for candidates in the Residence Rev. Cogman has taught for the School of Congregational Development district leadership days, and conference trainings. Rev. Cogman actively leadership development. She has preached in numerous churches

Rev. Cogman has served as the District Superintendency Chair for the Greater Washington District for three consecutive terms. She was a member of the Baltimore-Washington Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and a mentor pastor for candidates in the Residence in Ministry Program. Rev. Cogman has taught for the School of Congregational Development of the UMC, various district leadership days, and conference trainings. Rev. Cogman actively engages in lay and clergy leadership development. She has preached in

If you don’t remember anything else about “Dr. C”, know that she is a child of God, saved by grace, redeemed by the blood, delivered from suffering, forgiven through mercy, walking in wisdom, living by faith while proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ though the actions in her life.

She is a credentialed life and leadership coach, certified by the International (ICF) specializing in innovative church leadership and creative relationsh

Some additional facts about Rev. Cogman: she is a Stage III Breast educator in Prince George’s County, MD; a former Air Force Officer, Sales Director in Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.; and former Account Manager

HONOREE

MS. ADRIANNE M. MATHIS

M.A.EdL

In addition to her work in education she has devoted her life to her community, volunteering as a youth and civil rights advocate. Adrianne is a member of various organizations and commissions and is committed to reinvesting in the youth through “grow your own” community programs and initiatives aimed to enhance college and career readiness, and post-secondary education opportunities to provide access to affordable vocational or university/college institutions. Serving as chair of the NAACP’s, HBCU College and Career Fair, she continuously encourages youth to pursue post-secondary education college and career pathways opportunities.

Currently, Adrianne was appointed by the governor to serve on the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission whose mission is to preserve and protect the archaeological and historical record of Maryland’s ﬁrst colonial capital and to appropriately develop and use this historic and scenic site for the education, enjoyment, and general beneﬁt of the public.

Adrianne Mathis was born, raised and is a resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Bowie State University after matriculating at Morgan State University. This led to a long commitment to education and a long history of civic engagement and community involvement.

For nearly three decades Adrianne has proudly served as a dedicated educational leader in Calvert County and St. Mary’s County Public School systems respectively. She has a Master of Science degree in Leadership in Teaching Administration and Supervision from the College of Notre Dame of Baltimore and earned her certiﬁcation in Equity & Excellence in Education from McDaniel College.

Adrianne supported St. Mary's County Public Schools as the Educational Equity Assurance Coordinator promoting equitable access to equal opportunities for all students and school staff across the organization. She was instrumental in the development and implementation of the school district's Educational Equity Policy and Regulations.

Adrianne is currently an Assistant Principal at Great Mills High School.

An energetic visionary and a native of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Adrianne is the owner/CEO of SIP Entertainment Network, LLC., leading, Southern Maryland branded entertainment company that strives to drive innovation, provide industry leadership, and invest in the growth of its businesses while positively impacting the community. Adrianne’s Sunday In the Park ™ podcast promotes Southern Maryland businesses and organizations while fostering community engagement. Using inspiration, information, and connection, Adrianne forges collaborative partnerships and develops new or existing digital content promoted organically across all social networks. Her lifelong mission is to provide authentic spaces to celebrate diverse communities, share stories, and amplify voices.

Her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment are being a mother to her three beautiful children Marcus (currently attending Morgan as a Psychology major) Morgan, and Michael.

HONOREE

In Loving Memory of Our Aunt

Mary Priscilla Moore

Morgan State University Class of 1970

~Her Nieces and

Nephews

Mary’s County Honoree of the Year

Outstanding Community Service

Congratulations Adrianne Michele Mathis

Adrianne Michele

St. Mary’s County Honoree of the Year

Honoree of the Year

For Outstanding Community Service

Proudly serving as a dedicated educational leader in St. Mary’s County- Teacher and Administrator.

Your loving family, is so blessed that you are letting for the love of education, community service and entrepreneurship

Committed to Equity & Excellence in Education, volunteering as a youth and civil rights advocate.

Proudly serving as a dedicated educational leader in St. Mary’s County- Teacher and

SIP Entertainment Network, LLC., digital content creator, and host of the Southern Maryland lling your lifelong mission of providing authentic spaces to celebrate diverse communities, share stories, and amplify voices.

Your loving is so blessed that you are letting your light shine or the love of education, community service and entrepreneurship ! a dedicated educational leader in St. Mary’s County- Teacher and Administrator

Songstress- Sharing that beautiful voice with family, friends and the community.

We know that being a loving mother to your three beautiful children Marcus, Morgan, and Michael is your greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. They love and appreciate you!

Committed to Equity & Excellence in Education, volunteering as a youth and civil Owner/CEO of SIP Entertainment Network, LLC., digital content creator, and host Sunday In the Park. Fulfilling your lifelong mission of providing authentic spaces to stories, and amplify voices.

Equity & Excellence in Education, volunteering as a youth and civil rights advocate.

family, is so blessed that you are letting your light shine education, community service and entrepreneurship !

SIP Entertainment Network, LLC., digital content creator, and host of the Southern Maryland podcast Park. Fulfilling your lifelong mission of providing authentic spaces to celebrate diverse communities, share amplify voices.

Songstress- Sharing that beautiful voice with family, friends and the community.

May God Continue to Bless and Order Your Steps!

In loving memory of Dad Walter and with love from Mom Elfreda, Aunt Janice, Uncle Larry, Brothers Aaron, Brian (Shannon), Sister Angela ( Mark) and nieces and nephew Mikayla, Kara and Tyler

educational leader in St. Mary’s County- Teacher and Administrator.

We know that being a loving mother to your three beautiful children Marcus, Morgan, and proudest accomplishment. They love and appreciate you!

Sharing that beautiful voice with family, friends and the community being a loving mother to your three beautiful children Marcus, Morgan, and Michael is your greatest joy accomplishment. They love and appreciate you!

in Education, volunteering as a youth and civil rights advocate . Network, LLC., digital content creator, and host of the Southern Maryland podcast lifelong mission of providing authentic spaces to celebrate diverse communities, share

May God Continue to Bless and Order Your

May God Continue to Bless and Order Your Steps!

Congratulations Adrianne Michele

DIAMOND

(Contribution of $75-$99)

The Family of Berniece Moore Caldwell

Ms. Kesia Wheeler

Ms. Estella Thomas

Mrs. Jannie Moore Goldston, MSU Class of 1954

Ernest and Linda Washington

Robert L. Riddick, Morgan State College, Class of 75

Business Administration, MBA, Lifetime Member

Nicole Cooksey

Elfreda Talbert Mathis, Class of 67 and Family

SPONSORSHIP

(Contribution of $50-$75)

Ms. Gwendolyn Kent

Girard and Edith Myers

Congratulations Adrianne Michele Mathis! We are all so proud of you. Love and Prayers - Your Cousins - Alma, Brenda, Mikki, Joyce, & Robin

SILVER

(Contribution of $25-$49)

Gloria E. Savoy Class of 74

Bernard Savoy Class of 75

Joyce M. Brown

GOLD

IN MEMORY OF

Sandra Turner Duckett

Brenda Butler

All deceased Members of KSJ

Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary #301

Walter L. Mathis

The Family

Lora Harper

Priscilla Moore, MSU Class of 70

Sydney Moore Jr.

Kesia Wheeler

Bernard and Margaret Munson

John and Agnes Savoy

Margot Savoy

Priscilla Savoy Class of 77

Yolanda Yates-Humphries

In Loving Memory of Kermit L.H. & C. Alberta Moore

Kermit, Karleen, Jocelyn, Deborah & Stanley

George & Margaret Williams

Sister Margaret L. Williams Thomas

Patricia Williams

In Memory Of Our Beloved Parents

George & Sylvia Brown

Roger W. Powell, II

Karleen & Catherine Powell

Mildred B. Johnson

Joyce Brown

In Memory of Ida Louise Brawner Makle, Grant M. Richardson, III, James B. Coates, Veronica E. Johnson Coates, William A. Richardson and Sonya Lolita Holt

Shawn B. Coates, MBA, MIS

In loving memory of John & Agnes Savoy

John & Agnes Savoy In Memory of

In loving memory of Bernard & Margaret Munson

YOU…

FOREVER MISSING

Angels Watching Over Me In Memory of

In loving memory of

ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME

In Loving Memory of My Parents

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Congratulations to my niece, 2023 Charles County Honoree Kesia Wheeler Jannie Moore Goldston Morgan State University, Class of 1954

Sydney A. Moore, Sr. & Dorniece V. Moore

Sixteenth Annual Blue and Orange Scholarship Dinner Dance

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

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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

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“

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. Violet Simmons

December 07, 1933 July 28, 2022

Violet was born in 1933 and graduated from Pomonkey High School in 1951. She attended Atlantic Business School and became Secretary to the principal in 1958 in the Charles County Public School System. She later was employed by the District of Columbia Government with the Lorton Prison School System. Violet served 2 terms as president of the Pomonkey High School Alumni Association of Southern Maryland. As an Associate member Violet was very active in fundraising and promoting Scholarship eﬀorts for Pomonkey High School and the Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter. She is survived by her daughter, granddaughter and a very extensive family.

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.

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Annual Blue and O range Sc holarship

Dinner, Dance and Awards P rogram

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Bel Alton High School Alumni Associaton Board of Directors Ofcers Mathews N. Wills, Chair T. Jerome Short, Vice-Chair Joseph Johnson, Treasurer

Congratulations and Best Wishes to

on Your

Mary E. Whalen, Secretary

SMAC

Tri - County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , Inc .

Proudly Serving Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties

“Sisters in Service”

Congratulates the Morgan State University

Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter

On your 16th

Annual Blue & Orange Scholarship

Dinner & Dance Awards Program

Tracy L. Jones, Chapter President

Congratulations to 2023 Charles County Honoree

Kesia Wheeler

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Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

DUES: NATIONAL: $35.00, YOU PAY DIRECTLY CHAPTER DUES: $75.00 July 1 2022 to June 30 2023

CHAPTER DUES: $75.00 July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

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Committee: Lori Butler-Harris (87), Dr. Delores Countiss-Datcher (67), Robert Riddick (75)

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.

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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.