BSUSHOF Newsletter September 2021

VOLUME 1, EDITION 1 - 2021

JULY 2021 – SEPTEMBER 2021

BSU SPORTS HALL OF FAME P.O. BOX 789 BOWIE, MARYLAND 20718

BOWIE STATE OPENS NEW

ENTREPRENEURSHIP LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

Bowie Maryland - In case you missed it, Bowie State University held the Grand Opening for the New Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (ELLC) building on August 11, 2021. The modern 42 million dollar six-story mixed-use facility will be home to over 550 students and serve as a real-world innovation hub. This dynamic facility is designed to inspire students and create an environment where the spirit of innovation and collaboration can thrive to support the development of student start-up businesses and continue to grow an entrepreneurship mindset at Bowie State.

This new venue also bridges the learning environment of classrooms to a larger ecosystem. Kudos to the BSU Administration for its vision and pushing the project through the difficult days of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Next time you are on-campus, stop by and visit. Let’s support this world-class center and the innovation and brilliance it will bring forward.

PRESIDENT’S DESK

The Bowie State University Sports Hall of Fame (SHOF) Alumni Chapter Inducted its 7th Sports Hall of Fame Class on June 26, 2021, via Zoom.

The twelve-member class will forever be affectionally known as the PANDAMIC Class. Join us in CELEBRATING: Allan Brathway (Men’s Basketball 1973-75), Wilson Collins (Baseball 1973-75), Ronald Drummond (Track & Field 1991-94), Trudi Harris (Cheerleader 1968-69), Clinton Jennifer (Swimmer 1973-75), Sheila Marshall (Cheerleader 1976-79), David Nickens (Football 1975-79), Pinkie Strother (Cheerleader 1969-70), Terri Collins-Swain (Softball 1990-92), Robert Talley (Swimmer 1974-76), Randy Williams (Football 1977-80), and Dwayne Zackery, Sr. (Football 1990-94). Welcome SHOF Class of 2021.

The SHOF is looking for former Bowie State athletes, coaches, administrators, staff and students who have played or contributed to the success of the Bowie State Athletic Department for possible Induction into 2022 SHOF Class. Anyone who is interested in nominating, applications are NOW available.

Contact the SHOF Selection Committee, via email, to request applications. Contacts: Ricardo Mitchell (mitchell.ricardo77@yahoo.com), Donald Ball, Jr. (dlbjr@verizon.net), John Word, Sr. (word.john@yahoo.com), Annette Wedderburn (mrswedderburn@gmail.com) or Arlene Creek (acreek@bowiestate.edu).

COVID UPDATE

As the Covid Virus or Coronavirus continue its unrelenting assault on our Global Family, we encourage all members of the Bulldog Nation to continue to protect themselves, family members and their community by masking-up, washing hands, keeping a safe distance when possible or necessary and please get the Coronavirus Vaccination to help stop the spread of this human pandemic.

Bowie State University students will return to classes on Monday, August 30, 2021. All BSU offices have already resume in-person operations.

WHO ARE WE AND WHAT ARE WE TO YOU? The Bowie State University Sports Hall of Fame (SHOF) Alumni Chapter will begin publishing its Quarterly Newsletter for all members of the Bowie State Community, the Bulldog Nation, if you will. It is our goal to provide relevant information in a quick snap-shot format, along with fun and entertaining features. Our expected publication periods are: July - September, October - December, January - March, and April - June.

If you are interested in providing us with a short article, announcement, puzzle, cartoon, or other feature or would like to serve on the SHOF Newsletter Committee, contact Ricardo at mitchell.ricardo77@yahoo.com.

NEVER FORGOTTEN

The entire Bulldog Nation mourn the passing of our beloved Brother, Paul Terrance “PT” Jones-Salaam (Football 1973-1976) and offer our condolences to his family, friends, and teammates. May the Eternal Flame which forever burns on Bowie State’s Campus symbolize his remembrance. RIP PT!

BSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Bowie State @ Delaware State Sept. 4, 2021 at 4:00pm Bowie State vs Saginaw Valley State Sept. 11, 2021 at 1:00pm Bowie State @ Univ. of New Haven Sept. 18, 2021 at 1:00pm Bowie State @ Livingstone Sept. 25, 2021 at 4:00pm Bowie State vs Johnson C. Smith Oct. 2, 2021 at 2:00pm Bowie State @ Chowan Univ. Oct. 9, 2021 at 1:00pm Bowie State vs Virginia State Oct. 16, 2021 at 1:00pm Bowie State @ Virginia Union Oct. 23, 2021 at 1:00pm Bowie State @ Lincoln Univ. (PA) Oct. 30, 2021 at 1:00pm Bowie State vs Elizabeth City Nov. 6, 2021 at 1:00pm CIAA PLAYOFF TBA Nov. 13, 2021 These are the scheduled dates and times for the BSU Football Team; however, dates and time can change. Check the Bowie State University Webpage for up-to-date information.

VOLUME 1, EDITION 1 - 2021

JULY 2021 – SEPTEMBER 2021

THE COMMITTEE REPORT MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The BSU Sports Hall of Fame (SHOF) Alumni Chapter’s Membership Committee Snap-Shot Report Provide Membership Information and Updates.

New Members will receive: a Gift and a Chapter Membership Card.

MEMBERSHIP CARD The SHOF Membership Committee is Chaired by Executive Director, Dr. John A. Word, Sr., HOF and assisted by Database Administrator, Alvin Hailstorks, HOF. If you would like to serve on the Committee, contact John at word.john@yahoo.com.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The BSU Sports Hall of Fame (SHOF) Alumni Chapter’s Finance Committee Snap-Shot Report The SHOF Finance Committee is Chaired by Chief Financial Officer, Arlene Creek, HOF and assisted by Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Annette Wedderburn. If you like to assist the Committee, contact Arlene at acreek@bowiestate.edu.

ACHIEVE COMMITTEE

The BSU Sports Hall of Fame (SHOF) Alumni Chapter’s Achieve Committee Snap-Shot Report Provide SHOF Website address The SHOF Membership Committee is Chaired by Executive Director, Dr. John A. Word, Sr., HOF and assisted by Database Administrator, Alvin Hailstorks, HOF. If you would like to serve on the Committee, contact John at word.john@yahoo.com.

SCHOLARSHIP & ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE

The BSU Sports Hall of Fame (SHOF) Alumni Chapter’s Scholarship and Endowment Committee has made its final transfer of fund to the Hatcher Sister’s Endowment for their sponsorship of the original 5K Walk. This partnership began in 2016 and through their efforts they raised over $18,000.00. The SHOF will continue to contribute to this outstanding event and support this exceptional cause. A special thanks to Ms. Cherly Hatcher Williams, and sisters Karen Thomas, CeCe Hatcher, and ?.

Thanks Ladies.

The SHOF Scholarship and Endowment Committee is Chaired by Chief Administrative Officer Annette Wedderburn and assisted by? If you like to serve on the Committee, contact Annette at mrswedderburn@gmail.com.

SELECTION & INDUCTION COMMITTEE The BSU Sports Hall of Fame Alumni Chapter is now accepting Applications for its 2022 Sports Hall of Fame Class. Applications are released on July 7th each year and are required to be returned by December 31st. The following categories are used to identify possible candidates for recognition by the SHOF. Individual Sports Hall of Fame Award – Former varsity level athletes who played at Bowie State and received recognition award(s) from sanction bodies responsible for bestowing such honors, this includes Coaches, should use this Application.

Athlete Recognition Award – Former varsity level athletes who played at Bowie State and may not have received recognition award(s) by sanctioned bodies, may be eligible for this award and should use this Application.

J. Sidney Sheppard Lifetime Achievement Award – Former varsity level athletes who played at Bowie State and who served in a student-leadership role and served in a National Alumni leadership role, may be eligible for this award and should use this Application. The J. Sidney Sheppard Lifetime Achievement Award is the Highest HOF Award.

James “Barney” Waters Dedicated Service Award - Former varsity level athletes who played at Bowie State and served in a student-leadership role and graduated from Bowie State, may be eligible for this award and should use this Application.

Team Sports Hall of Fame Award – Former Bowie State Athletic Teams who played-in or won Championships or received recognition honors and/or awards for their play, may be eligible for this award and should use this Application.

FASS Recognition Award – Former Bowie State Faculty, Administrators, Staff or Students who have consistently demonstrated support for and to the BSC/BSU Athletic Programs both through their game attendance, financial support or other important services, may be eligible for this award and should use this Application.

Reinduction Sports Hall of Fame Award - Former varsity level athletes who played at Bowie State and were selected and/or recognized by the Hall of Fame (HOF), may be eligible for this award and should use this Application.

For the specific eligibility requirements for each of these awards, you must review the detailed criteria. To request an Application, contact any member of the SHOF Executive Board.

SHOF Executive Board Contacts: · Ricardo C. Mitchell, HOF – President Email: mitchell.ricardo77@yahoo.com Phone: 301-775-8008 C · Donald L. Ball, Jr., HOF - Vice-President Email: dlbjr@verizon.net Phone: · Dr. John A. Word, Sr., HOF – Executive Director Email: word.john@yahoo.com Phone: · Annette Wedderburn – Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Email: mrswedderburn@gmail.com Phone: 301-509-5431 C · Arlene Creek, HOF – Chief Financial Officer Email: acreek@bowiestate.edu . Phone: 301The 2022 Class Induction Ceremony is being scheduled for June 2022. Tickets for the ceremony will go on sale in April 2022.

The SHOF Selection & Induction Committee is Chaired by Vice-President, Donald L. Ball, Jr., HOF and assisted by Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Annette Wedderburn. The Selection & Induction Committee is a close Committee. Members are invited to serve.

VOLUME 1, EDITION 1 - 2021

JULY 2021 – SEPTEMBER 2021

FACTS, FUN & ENTERTAINMENT

NEXT-UP

The BSU Sports Hall of Fame is delighted to receive its First Nomination of the 2022 Class. Mrs. Annette Wedderburn who currently serves as the Chapter’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has been nominated to receive a Recognition Award. Congrats Annette.

Will your favorite former Bowie State Athlete become a member of the 2022 Sports Hall of Fame Class. NOMINATE THEM! Instruction are noted in the Selection & Induction section of this Newsletter.

JULY 2021

AUGUST 2021

SEPTEMBER 2021

Jonathan Manley 7/5

Victor A. Jackson 8/6

Keith M. Coates 9/6

Dr. John A. Word, Sr. 7/7

Clarence B. Mollock 8/10

Kevin L. Coates 9/6

David D. Nickens 7/13

Danny B. Hayes 8/11

Robert E. Talley 9/8

Andre McCollough 7/14

Dione F. Bowlding 8/15

Sheila R. Marshall 9/10

Monica Gloster 7/18

Ruda W. Conway 8/23

Valerie E. Hebert 9/13

Ronald J. Williams, Jr. 7/25

John D. Morgan, Jr. 9/17

Dr. Tarsha Cavanaugh 7/31

Arthur B. Moore 9/17

Ricca Alleyne Rodriguez 7/31

Marcus W. Skelton 9/22 Alvin C. Hailstorks 9/22 Samuel M. Muse, Jr. 9/25 Lawanna D. Dowtin 9/27

If we somehow missed your birthday and it occurred during the time period of this edition and you would like for us to add you to our Birthday Wishes, contact Alvin Hailstorks at alstorks@gmail.com.

PUZZLED This is a fun feature that the Sports Hall of Fame will offer to its member community to solve. Sorry, no prizes will be awarded.

Its goal is to test your decoding skills.

Each edition of the Newsletter may feature a different type of puzzle along with its specific instructions. We will also note where the idea of the puzzle was found. Try to solve! On the scale 1 (Super Easy) to 10 (Extremely Difficult) this Quarter’s Puzzle rates 3 (Somewhat Easy).

1 PDBUHDG VBXNPJB

2 QXEXJTG NYDVBXPA

3 VYADXG VUXLLPJA

4 AHDPTA QPTT

5 NYTVHD WHTTYDV

6 BYMMPDG BHDXG

INSTRUCTIONS: Decode the names of our

beloved Sports Hall of Famers. They may be Individual, Recognition and/or Team Awardees. Their name does not include middle initials, prefixed or affix initials.

For the most part, the names used are as they appeared as recognized by the SHOF. To decode, the same letter, in one name, will be represented in all of the names, i.e., Q = P. However, in this puzzle, only one letter will be represented as itself. Can you decode them?

7 ANPGDX OPWKXJG

8 YVPPW JXAZPD

9 VUPDDHD VUXLUXJA

10 WTYDBHD UPJEYD

11 VPZCXT ZCVX

SHOT-OUT

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JULY 2021 – SEPTEMBER 2021

U BIG DUMMY!

HELP WANTED

Question: How does one get picked by the Bowie State Sports Hall of Fame?

The BSU Sports Hall of Fame Alumni Chapter is looking for members to serve on various Committees. We have provided contact information for each Committee in the article/update provided by that Committee. So, join us as we build an exciting and fun Alumni Chapter to be associated with. All Bowie State Alumni are WELCOME!

Answer: First, it is a misconception that anyone is “picked” by the BSU Sports Hall of Fame. Every current Sports Hall of Fame (SHOF) Inductee has had to follow the same protocol.

Someone must nominate them. No self-nominations are accepted. Anyone interested in nominating a former Bowie State Varsity Level Athlete for recognition by the BSU Sports Hall of Fame must complete and submit an appropriate BSU SHOF Application. As noted above in this Newsletter, are the specific applications and the names of the folks you can request a BSU SHOF Application from. Next, the application will be reviewed by the Selection & Induction Committee and the nominee may be asked for an in-person interview. After that, the nominee may be recommended by the Committee to be recognized by the SHOF for an award. Finally, the nominee will be contacted by a Committee Member about their selection. That’s the process.

Question: Is anyone counting the number of Endowments and there worth either being started or exist by Bowie State Alumni or Alumni Groups?

Answer: You know, that’s a good question. We don’t have any idea. We know that several individuals and groups have established a few Endowments within the past 5 years. We will try to get the answer by our next publication in October 2021.

Thanks.

COMMITTEES Newsletter Ricardo Mitchell at mitchell.ricardo77@yahoo.com Achieve John Word, Sr., at word.john@yahoo.com Finance Arlene Creek at acreek@bowiestate.edu Governance Ricardo Mitchell at mitchell.ricardo@yahoo.com Membership John Word, Sr. at word.john@yahoo.com Scholarship & Endowment Annette Wedderburn at mrswedderburn@gmail.com Induction Ceremony Donald Ball, Jr., at dlbjr@verizon.net

I RANT the other day i attended an event at which someone starting speaking about the bowie state sports hall of fame, which i’m a member. i didn’t think much about it at the time, until they mentioned that people are “picked” by someone to be recognized by the hall of fame for an award. they, had to be “picked” by someone, it what got my goat! well, at that moment, my hair was on fire because it was clear that the person speaking didn’t know what they were talking about. just for the record, no-one is “picked” by anyone to be recognized by the hall of fame. the bsu sports hall of fame has a rigorous selection process. ask any current bsu sports hall of famer how grueling the process was. the bsu sports hall of fame has a process by which selections for recognitions are awarded. if you don’t know how it works, ask somebody! btw, they never defined who the person was that “picked” people for the bsu sports hall of fame.

This feature of our Newsletter was adopted from the hit TV show Big Bang Theory. At the end of each show, flashes a commentary or rant, we like to call it, that someone has provided. If you would like to submit your commentary or rant, please provide it to the Newsletter Committee. It is at the sole discretion of the Newsletter Committee which, if any, commentaries or rants are published. We will not publish crude, rude, racist, foul and/or inappropriate language.

HOW TO CONTACT US BSU Sports Hall of Fame P.O. Box 789 Bowie, Maryland 20718

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ALUMNI CHAPTER OFFICERS 2021 – 2024 Ricardo C. Mitchell, HOF, President Email: mitchell.ricardo77@yahoo.com Phone: 301-775-8008 Cell Donald L. Ball, Jr., HOF, Vice-President Email: dlbjr@verizon.net Phone: 301-xxx-xxxx Dr. John a. Word Sr., HOF, Executive Director Email: word.john@yahoo.com Phone: 301-xxx-xxxx Annette C. Wedderburn, HON, Chief administrative Officer (CAO) Email: mrswedderburn@gmail.com Phone: 301-509-5431 Arlene Creek, HOF, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Email: acreek@bowiestate.edu Phone: 301-xxx-xxxx