2023 BODD Journal

2023

16th Annual

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

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER

P.O. Box 1404 | Waldorf, MD 20604-1404 | msusma.org

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER

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

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

Gloria Savoy savoy14113@hotmail.com 301-535-1166 Historian

Thomas Datcher Rcd1971@aol.com 301-848-2028 Chaplain

Delores Datcher

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!

cddatcher@gmail.com 301-848-6990

Rochelle Savoy

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

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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 Chapter Officers President, Rochelle Savoy

Vice President, Denise Chapman-Barnes*

Treasurer, Victor D. Watson

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

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*

* Former President

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

PROGRAM Ms. Rochelle Savoy – Presiding 6th President of MSUSMAC

Welcome

Ms. Rochelle Savoy, 6th President

Invocation

Rev. Dr. George DeFord, 1st President Dinner is Served

Recognition of Special Guests

Ms. Rochelle Savoy

Special Scholarship Presentation 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

MSUSMAC HALL OF FAME 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

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

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

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

HONOREE

REV. DR. DANA M. JONES

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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 nonpro ts organizations. He

is the recipient of the National Community Action’s Lyndon Baines Johnson Award and its Award of Excellence. Both re ective 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.

HONOREE

MS. KESIA WHEELER

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Kesia Wheeler, the daughter of Mary Priscilla Moore Kesia Wheeler, the daughter of Mary Priscilla Moore and and Larry Meredith, was raised in a loving environment, Larry Meredith, was raised in a loving environment, surrounded by surrounded by her maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and her maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins in many cousins in Brandywine, Maryland.

After Brandywine, Maryland.

After graduating from the graduating Prince George’s from the Prince George’s County Public Schools, Ms. Wheeler County Public Schools, Ms. Wheeler received her Bachelor of Arts received her Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from degree in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania andthe a University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Master of Business Administration from the University of North Administration fromHill. theShe University of North at Allen Carolina at Chapel currently worksCarolina for Booz Chapel Hill.

She currently works for Booz Allen Hamilton as a Hamilton as a strategy consultant for the federal government. strategy consultant for the federal government.

Professionally, Ms. Wheeler has received numerous awards, Professionally, Ms. Allen Wheeler has received including the Booz Hamilton Values numerous in Practiceawards, Award. including the Booz Allen Hamilton Values in Practice Additionally, in 2018, she received the Women of Award.

Color in Additionally,Rising in 2018, received theleadership Women ofinColor in Technology’s Starshe Award for her supporting Technology’s Department Rising Star Award for herprojects. leadership in mission-critical of Defense A consummate supporting mission-critical Department Defense projects. professional and a lifetime learner, of Ms. Wheeler holdsA consummate and a lifetime learner, Ms. Wheeler certi cations as professional a Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds as a Project Management Certi edcertifications Information Security Manager (CISM). Professional (PMP)Asand (CISM). life a Certified child, herInformation grandfatherSecurity stressedManager three guiding a child, grandfather guidingand life principles: As always puther God rst in yourstressed life, thethree importance principles: alwaysand putshowing God firstlove in your life,family. the importance value of education, to your The Christian and valueplanted of education, showingcontinues love to your family.

The foundation by her and grandfather to be a driving Christian plantedone by of herher grandfather continues to force in her foundation life. She embraces favorite scriptures, Mark 10:27, areShe possible", allowing it to her be a ”...with drivingGod forceallinthings her life. embraces one of herorder favorite steps and drive her10:27, involvement theall community.

Wheeler scriptures, Mark ”…withinGod things are Ms. possible", continues an active member in her church, allowing to it tobeorder her steps and drive her childhood involvement in Asbury United Methodist Churchcontinues in Brandywine, the community.

Ms. Wheeler to be anMaryland. active She has held several positions at Asbury over the years, member in her leadership childhood church, Asbury United Methodist including Secretary for theMaryland.

Administrative Council, Committee on Church in Brandywine, She has held several Nominations and Leadership Development member, and Staff/ leadership positions at Asbury over the years, including Pastor Parishfor Relations Committee Council, member.Committee Since her on teenage Secretary the Administrative years, Ms. Wheeler has faithfully served as member, a memberand of the Nominations and Leadership Development Finance Committee, as a Committee Counter andmember. later as the Assistant Staff/Pastor Parishinitially Relations Since her Financial Secretary and Financial Secretary.

Currently, Ms. Wheeler teenage years, Ms. Wheeler has faithfully served as a serves as of the and interim Finance Committee member theTreasurer Finance Committee, initially as a Counter and Chairperson.

Her love of nance, commitment to the church, and later as the Assistant Financial Secretary and Financial desire to help others has led her to as support other local Secretary.

Currently, Ms. also Wheeler serves the Treasurer and churches by performing annual nancial audits. 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 passionate about education and ensuring all children have equitable access education.

Thisensuring passion was She is passionate about to education and all sparked by her mother who worked tirelessly to support children have equitable access to education. This passion was students in southern Prince George’s County, Maryland.

In sparked by her mother who worked tirelessly to support students 2016, Ms. Wheeler joined the Southern Maryland Chapter of in southern Prince George’s County, Maryland. In 2016, Ms. Jack and Jill of America and served in several leadership roles Wheeler joined the Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of including Secretary, Chair of the Black Family America andCorresponding served in several leadership roles including Day Committee, and Chair of the Legislative Committee.

Her Corresponding Secretary, Chair of the Black Family Day greatest joy, however, was mentoring the teenage members Committee, and Chair of the Legislative Committee. Her greatest the Southern as their members Lead Teen of Advisor. joy,ofhowever, was Maryland mentoringChapter the teenage the As a result of her support for the teens, she is the 2022 Southern Maryland Chapter as their Lead Teen Advisor. As a result of recipient her support for Southern the teens,Maryland she is the 2022 recipient of the of the Chapter’s Distinguished Southern Chapter’s of theher Year MotherMaryland of the Year Award.Distinguished Recently, she Mother transitioned Award.

Recently, transitioned membership to the membership to she the Associate Jewelher level within Jack and Jill.

Associate Jeweltolevel Jack Jill. In tutors addition to Jack in and In addition Jackwithin and Jill, Ms.and Wheeler students Jill,mathematics Ms. Wheelerand tutors and holds holdsstudents positionsinonmathematics several charitable boards positions on underprivileged several charitable that support youth. boards that support underprivileged She youth. is active in the alumni associations for both the She is ofactive in the alumni for mater, both the University Pennsylvania and herassociations mother’s alma University Pennsylvania andAnher mother’s alma mater, Morgan MorganofState University. active University of Pennsylvania State University. active University of Pennsylvania she graduate, sheAnholds lifetime membership in thegraduate, Black Alumni holds lifetime in the Black Alumni as well as Society, as membership well as membership in the OnyxSociety, Honor Society membership in the Onyx Honor Society Association, and Alumni Association, and the Class of Alumni 1994 Reunion theCommittee.

Class of 1994 Reunion Committee.

Ms.as Wheeler also as Ms. Wheeler also serves a mentor toserves students a mentor to especially students atthose Penn,in especially those in the mathematics at Penn, the mathematics department.

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She currentlyin participates in the Alumni Interview currently participates the Alumni Interview Program, an Program, she has consistently performed for over activityan sheactivity has consistently performed for over twenty-five twentyyears.ve years.

Ms. Wheeler is an Af Affiliate liate member mother’s Ms. Wheeler is an memberofof her her mother’s beloved Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter of Morgan beloved Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter of MorganState State University.

In this role,role, she continues to extend her love University.

In this she continues to extend her for loveyouth for by carrying the banner of support her mother started. She serves youth by carrying the banner of support her mother started. as a member of the Scholarship Committee and often volunteers She serves as a member of the Scholarship Committee and for the Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter’s annual Blue and often volunteers for the Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter’s Orange Dinner Dance to raise scholarship funds for students annual Blue and Orange Dinner Dance to raise scholarship matriculating at Morgan State. To further her commitment to funds for students matriculating at Morgan State. To further Morgan students, she established the Mary Priscilla Moore her commitment to Morgan students, she established the Endowment Scholarship to support students from Southern Mary Priscilla Moore Endowment Scholarship to support Maryland majoring in Music at Morgan State University. students from Southern Maryland majoring in Music at In the community, Ms. Wheeler is a Silver Life Member of Morgan State University. the NAACP and served the local Charles County Branch in In the community, Ms. Wheeler is a Silver Life leadership roles such as Branch Secretary. She successfully Member of the NAACP and served the local Charles County spearheaded activities as a member of the NAACP’s Health Branch in leadership roles such as Branch Secretary. She Committee and was a member of the annual Martin Luther King, successfully spearheaded activities as a member of the Jr. Prayer Breakfast Committee for six consecutive years. Ms. NAACP’s Health Committee and was a member of the annual Wheeler also actively volunteers her time to the Alzheimer’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast Committee for six Association, participating on its steering committee for the Annual consecutive years. Ms. Wheeler also actively volunteers her Walk to End Alzheimer’s; and to the March of Dimes, participating time to the Alzheimer’s Association, participating on its in its annual March for Babies. Additionally, she is a proud steering committee for the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s; member of the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma andSorority, to the March of Dimes, participating in its annual March Theta Incorporated. for Babies.

Additionally, sheWheeler is a proud member of thehistory, Fort In her spare time, Ms. enjoys studying Washington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, reading, listening to all genres of music, and watching competitive Incorporated. sports.

She lives in Waldorf, Maryland with her two college-aged In her spare time, Ms. Wheeler enjoys studying children, Brielle, and Braxton. 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.

REV. DR. JOHNSIE W. COGMAN

Rev. Dr. Johnsie numerous churches nationally and internationally.

She is a credentialed life and leadership coach, certi ed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) specializing in innovative church leadership and creative relationship building.

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 Of cer, 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 ve 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.

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.

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.

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Johnsie W. Cogman serves as Superintendent of the BaltimoreUnited Methodist Church (UMC District Superintendent, Dr. Co American female pastor of the his Church (Georgetown) Washing American church in Washington Johnsie W. Cogman serves as the Arts in Education degree from the Washington East District Superintendent of the Conference in of the United aBaltimore-Washington Master of Science Education degree from the University of Methodist Church (UMC). Prior to being appointed Divinity degreeDr. from Howard University and a Doctor of M as District Superintendent, Cogman was the rst African American female pastor of the historic Mt Theological Seminary.

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.

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.

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HONOREE

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MS. ADRIANNE M. MATHIS

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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 rst colonial capital and to appropriately develop and use this historic and scenic site for the education, enjoyment, and general bene t 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 certi cation in Equity & Excellence in Education from McDaniel College.

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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.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

GEORGE DEFORD The George F. DeFord Scholarship is named in honor of the charter president of the Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter. The scholarship honors Dr. DeFord's commitment, service and dedication in establishing the Chapter.

The scholarship application period is from February - March 31st. Noti cation of selected scholarship recipients is made in May of each year.

We are extremely grateful to the following individuals and organizations that have chosen to honor Rev. DeFord with a contribution to this fund.

Additional contributions are welcome. Checks should be made payable to MSU-Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter and sent to P.O. Box 1404, Waldorf, Maryland 20604. We also accept Cash App: $morgansstatealum1970 and Zelle: msusmac2005@gmail.com.

Donation of $25 - $1,000 Dr. A.J. “Christy” Wright Joyce M. Brown Theresa A. Johnson - Class of 61 Jerome and Rose Short Elfreda Talbert Mathis - Class of 67 Victor Watson Denise and Wayne Barnes Thomas and Dr. Delores Datcher Jr. Patricia Farmer Gloria and Bernard Savoy

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Our Warmest

CONGRATULATIONS To Our Cousin & Everyone’s Best Friend

KESIA WHEELER On Your Selection As The Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter 2023 Charles County Honoree We Are So Proud Of You And Know That Your Mom And Morgan State Alumna, Mary Priscilla Moore, Is Proud Of You As Well With All Of Our Love, Your Maryland, Washington, D.C., California, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, and South Africa Cousins In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matt 5:16 14

In Loving Memory of Our Aunt

Mary Priscilla Moore Morgan State University Class of 1970 ~Her Nieces and Nephews

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Congratulations Adrianne ongratulations Adrianne Michele MathisMichele Mathis Mary’s of County Honoree of the Year St. Mary’s County St. Honoree the Year For Outstanding Community Service For Outstanding Community Service

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

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

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

Owner/CEO of SIP Entertainment Network, LLC., digital content creator, and host of the Southern Maryland Proudly serving as a dedicated educational leader in St. Mary’s County- Teacher a podcast Sunday In the Park. Ful lling your lifelong mission of providing authentic spaces to celebrate diverse communities, share stories, and amplify voices.

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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.

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.

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.

Charles Nathanael Simpson June 25, 1942

August 6, 2008

Barbara Brooks-Williams 1936

March 25, 2009

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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“

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.

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.

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Bel Alton High School Alumni Association Board of Directors Officers Matthews N. Wills, Chair T. Jerome Short, Vice-Chair Joseph Johnson, Treasurer Mary E. Whalen, Secretary

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Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM DUES: NATIONAL: $35.00, YOU PAY DIRECTLY

CHAPTERDUES: DUES:$75.00 $75.00 CHAPTER

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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, delity too, And homage we pay as we sing.

Fair Morgan, as onward the years quickly y, And thou livest in memory sweet.

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