150th Commencement Booklet

FISK UNIVERSITY ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH COMMENCEMENT

Monday, May 6, 2024, 8:30 A.M. Dr. Agenia Walker Clark University President

MISSION

& VALUES MISSION Fisk University produces graduates from diverse backgrounds with the integrity and intellect required for substantive contributions to society. Our curriculum is grounded in liberal arts. Our faculty and administrators emphasize the discovery and advancement of knowledge through research in the natural and social sciences, business, and the humanities. We are committed to the success of scholars and leaders with a global perspective. Fisk University produces graduates from diverse backgrounds with the integrity and intellect required for substantive contributions to society. Our curriculum is grounded in liberal arts. Our faculty and administrators emphasize the discovery and advancement of knowledge through research in the natural and social sciences, business, and the humanities. We are committed to the success of scholars and leaders with a global perspective.

VALUES The D.E.T.A.I.L.S. represents Fisk's core values. Our values reflect our overall ethical and moral engagement. We, the Fisk Family, seek to internalize these principles and apply them in our day-to-day work and in our lives.

DIVERSITY We believe that our individual differences are a collective strength. We will support and encourage diversity of opinion and culture which aids us in building a collective wisdom that results in more powerful and relevant solutions to our challenges.

EXCELLENCE We believe that excellence is the result of a lifelong pursuit of the highest standards. At Fisk, our collective quest is to earn merit through commitment to rigorous scholarship, cultural literacy, and high ethical standards.

TEAMWORK We believe that individuals achieve high standards when supported by the collective work of others. We reinforce this value by constantly creating opportunities to collaborate both inside and outside of traditional alliances on our university, our proximate community, and the world.

ACCOUNTABILITY We believe that we must hold ourselves to the highest standard when we make commitments. Consistent and measurable follow-through is essential for individual and team progress. We are forthright about our successes and shortcomings, and we will position Fisk for continued achievement.

INTEGRITY We believe that it is our responsibility to prepare young people to be stewards of an ever-changing world.

That means that we must model behavior grounded in truthfulness and compassion.

LEADERSHIP We believe that leaders are obligated to empower those around them. We are consistent, transparent, and accountable. Through our words and behaviors, we encourage others to exhibit these same attributes.

SERVICE We believe that service is our ability to give the gift of knowledge to humanity. As we service, we become transformed and so are our communities.

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

AL ROKER

WEATHER AND FEATURE ANCHOR, TODAY AND CO-HOST OF 3RD HOUR, TODAY

Al Roker, is the weather and feature anchor of NBC News’ TODAY as well as the co-host of The 3rd Hour of TODAY. He joined in January 1996. Prior to this, he served as cohost of "Wake Up with Al" on the Weather Channel from July 2009 to September 2015.

Roker began his career in broadcasting as a weatherman in 1974 and has since won multiple awards, including Best Weatherman from New York Magazine and three Daytime Emmy Awards. He is also known for hosting various shows on Sirius XM and TODAY’s streaming service, TODAY All Day, as well as for his Broadway debut in 2018.

Roker has broken Guinness World Records for his live weather broadcasts and has reported on major storms and natural disasters throughout his career. He has conducted exclusive interviews with notable figures such as Charles Shultz and Willie Nelson. Additionally, Roker is involved in various charitable initiatives and is the founder of Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. He is a bestselling author with 13 books to his credit. Roker is a member of several professional organizations and holds a B.A. in Communications. He resides in Manhattan with his wife, ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts, and has three children.

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

DEBORAH ROBERTS ABC NEWS, CO-ANCHOR, 20/20; SENIOR NATIONAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT

Deborah Roberts is an award-winning ABC News correspondent and co-anchor of the prestigious news magazine, “20/20”. A media veteran, Roberts has traveled the world for her reporting. She also serves as a substitute anchor for “Good Morning America” as well as a guest co-host on “The View.”

Her in-depth coverage of current events has earned her a Peabody Award for the “20/20” special “Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor.”

She has been awarded multiple Emmy® Awards for international and national coverage of world events, including the AIDS crisis in Africa and maternal mortality in Bangladesh.

Roberts is the author of “Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life”, a New York Times Bestseller.

She’s also authored a book with her husband, Al Roker, called “Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom For Modern Times.” She currently resides in New York City with her husband and family.

ORDER OF

PROCEEDINGS Processional

Response for the Graduating Class

”Grand March” Composed by: York Bowen

Dabeluchukwu Okolo ‘24 | B.S., Business Admin.

Commencement Opening University Marshal

Presentation of Colors Color Guard Maplewood High School

National Anthem Performed by: Zoe Frazier ‘24 | B.A., Music

Invocation Reverend Jason Curry, Ph.D. Dean of Chapel

Greetings from the Board of Trustees and Introduction of Speaker Juliette Pryor, ESQ. Board Chair

Commencement Address Mr. Al Roker American Weathercaster and Journalist

Commencement Address Mrs. Deborah Roberts American Journalist

Greetings from the President Agenia Walker Clark, Ed.D. 18th University President

Musical Selection “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Rosamond Johnson Performed by: Khalil McCarthy ‘24 | B.A., Music

Introduction of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Robert Z. Carr, Jr., Ed.D.,Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Valedictorian Dabeluchukwu Okolo ‘24 | B.S., Business Admin.

Salutatorian Chibuikem Samuel Iheagwaram, B.S., Art Abraham Felipe Millan, B.A., Criminal Justice

Response from our Graduate School University Recognition and Awards Robert Z. Carr, Jr., Ed.D.,Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Recognition of students earning Latin Honors and Recognition of members of Academic Honor Societies.)

Recognition of the Graduating Fisk Jubilee Singers ® Zoe Frazier ‘24 | B.A., Music Khalil McCarthy ‘24 | B.A., Music David Huery ‘24 | B.A., Music

The 2024 Alumni Leadership Awards Brooklynn A. Farmer ‘24 | B.A., Psychology Jeremiah C. Ivey ‘24 | B.S., Business Admin.

Conferral of Degrees Agenia Walker Clark, Ed.D. 18th University President

Presentation of Candidates for Graduation Master of Science Master of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Art

Class of 2024 General Alumni Association Induction Mr. Samuel L. Williams, Jr. ‘68 Chairperson, General Alumni Association of Fisk University, INC.

COMMENCEMENT

EXERCISES PLEDGE FOR GRADUATES Being mindful that we are confronted by life in the larger world, and being conscious of our obligation to be both faithful followers and dependable leaders, we, the members of the Class of 2024 do hereby covenant with one another, and with all other alumni of Fisk University, to be worthy sons and daughters of our alma mater; to realize in ourselves high standards of integrity and competence; to fulfill in ourselves her traditions of unselfish service to mankind, to up building and to support; and in the days and years ahead to meet with dignity and fortitude whatever comes to us personally.

Charge to the Graduating Class of 2024 Agenia Walker Clark, Ed.D. 18th University President

Musical Selection “Hallelujah from Messiah” Composed by George F. Handel Conductor: Dr. Christopher Duke

“The Gold and Blue” Composed by: John W. Work II, 1895 Conductor: Gwendolyn Brown Fisk University Choir

Benediction Reverend Jason Curry, Ph.D. Dean of Chapel

Recessional “Pomp and Pride” Composed by King Palmer

DOCTOR OF

HUMANE LETTERS ALBERT LINCOLN ROKER, JR.

Albert Lincoln Roker, Jr.—for decades, Americans have turned on their televisions and welcomed you into their homes. Your infectious personality and unmistakable passion for journalism have become instantly recognizable to us all and have made you an endearing presence within the media landscape.

A son of Queens, New York, your story embodies the American story. Your mother, Isabel Roker, was of Jamaican descent and was, in your words, “a wonderful mom who sacrificed for, loved, disciplined, taught and was a terrific example for her kids and grandkids.” Your father, Albert Lincoln Roker Sr., was of Bahamian descent; he was a bus driver and labor-relations negotiator for New York City's Transit Authority. Your relationship with him, in your words, was a “two-way street of pride.” Though your parents weren’t financially wealthy, they bestowed upon you and your siblings a different kind of wealth, measured in love, respect, discipline, and perseverance.

During your time at Manhattan’s Xavier High School, you honed your artistic craft, aspiring to someday become a cartoonist, but answered another calling while a student at the State University of New York at Oswego. In your coursework you discovered your passion for meteorology, which led you to weather forecasting jobs in the Syracuse, Washington, DC, Cleveland, and New York City television markets.

While at WNBC in New York, you distinguished yourself with your command of local and national meteorology, earning the honor of New York Magazine’s “Best Weatherman” award; overall, you have received this distinction twice. In 1995, you married the love of your life, journalist Deborah Roberts, who graces us with her presence today. In 1996, you became the regular weekday weather anchor for the Today Show, following longtime anchor Willard Scott’s retirement.

From the many Macy’s Thanksgiving Parades you’ve hosted to the iconic fist bump you gave President Joe Biden at his 2021 inauguration; your career has had many memorable moments.

But perhaps the most memorable thing you’ve given us is your example. For teaching us to dream big, make a difference in the lives of others, and carry with us the love of our forebearers, Fisk University is proud to confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.

DOCTOR OF

HUMANE LETTERS DEBORAH ANN ROBERTS Deborah Ann Roberts—as an Emmy Award and Clarion Award-winning ABC News correspondent, co-anchor of the newsmagazine program 20/20, and veteran of broadcast journalism, your commitment to first-class reporting has indelibly set the standard within the industry and has made you a beloved and trusted presence in American households for decades.

A daughter of Perry, Georgia, you grew up in a time when Black faces were rare on the evening news, and even rarer in the anchor’s seat. In an era when Black people pushed against legalized segregation and dared to dream of greater opportunities for future generations, you dared to dream of yourself as a journalist. You were inspired and nurtured by your mother, Ruth Roberts, a homemaker, and your father, Ben Roberts, who owned his own carpet installation business and believed, in your words, “in hard work, humility, [and] faithfulness.”

You carried those values with you to the University of Georgia, following in the footsteps of another courageous Black woman journalist, Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first Black woman to integrate its halls. After graduating with your of bachelor’s degree in journalism, you advanced in the business, working in the Columbus, Georgia, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Orlando, Florida television markets; in Orlando, you became a bureau chief for WFTV and served as its field anchor at NASA during shuttle launches. The Orlando Sentinel named you the area’s top woman news anchor.

In 1990, you joined NBC News and covered harrowing events from the Gulf War to the 1992 Summer Olympics, which earned you a Sports Emmy. Throughout your career you’ve reported for and hosted several iconic news programs, including NBC’s Dateline and ABC’s 20/20, where you’ve covered stories ranging from the plight of refugees in Rwanda to Black Americans returning to the African homelands from where their enslaved ancestors were stolen. In 1995, you married the love of your life, Al Roker, who joins us on this stage today. In 2023, you were named co-anchor of 20/20, alongside co-host David Muir.

Your attention to detail, your sense of candor, and your passion for humanity distinguish you within your field, and you continue to serve as an inspiration for countless Black students who want to tell stories about our community and our world.

For blazing a path forward and teaching us the importance of telling stories well, Fisk University is proud to confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.

HONORS & ACADEMIC

HONOR SOCIETIES LATIN HONORS Based on December 2023 GPA and Credit Hours

Latin honors indicate the highest level of distinction with which an academic degree can be earned.

Latin honors are a nationally recognized symbol of academic achievement. Latin honors are determined at the end of the Fall Semester of the senior year and are noted on official transcripts and on diplomas to recognize the distinction of a student’s overall record at Fisk. Students must have earned at least 60 credit hours of resident work at Fisk to be considered Latin honors.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE With greatest honors/praise: these graduates are those who cumulative grade point average over their entire Fisk career is at least 3.7 Lucky Oneimu Abolorunke Covenant Eberechukwu Adenuga Ayomide Emmanuel Adewuyi Bethel Kofi Arthur Charisma LaShae Beatty Aayush Bhatta Rahkel Naomi Dixon Ann Ehinobhen Ebhounu Brooklynn Adrianna Farmer Arun Giri Jessica McCier Grimes Nicole Marie Hart Shy'nya Ashanti Hymon Chibuikem Samuel Iheagwaram Collins Ijale

Malia Danielle Jennings Acacia Marie Jiles Joyce Jemmelle Danielle Johnson Monica Marie Gale Kincade Emanuel Eugene Lawton Jr. Abraham Felipe Millan Makayla Reshea Miller Dabeluchukwu Anwuli Okolo Subrat Prasad Pandey Rasneet Singh Aman Singh Eternity Mechele Sledge Anna Nicole West

MAGNA CUM LAUDE With greatest honors/praise: these graduates are those who cumulative grade point average over their entire Fisk career is at least 3.5 Erin Nicole Allen Aspen Mahogany Bailey Chinaza S Belolisa Kayla Christen Black Jadyn Genell Brackins Ada'Jiah Tranea Burton Maia Marie Cook Breyana Alyssia Daniels Zipporah Denise Davis Marcel Donavin Edinbugh

Kayla Rene Hawthorne Jeremiah Caleb Ivey Markia Artajiah Lampley Joshua Taylor Merrill Sopuruchi Uloma Ndubuisi Chigoziri J Mark Princewill Aaliyah Tyon Riddle Olivia Jessica Shareef Peyton Simone Shepard Kendal Nicole Whitney

HONORS & ACADEMIC

HONOR SOCIETIES Cum Laude With greatest honors/praise: these graduates are those who cumulative grade point average over their entire Fisk career is at least 3.3 Kennedy Joanne Anderson Ismail Eniola Babalola Maya Denise Baldwin Charniece C Crenshaw KaTia Lynae Cummings Onaopemipo Omotosho Dimowo Michael Grant Henderson Aliyah Simone Hutton Madison Elizabeth Jones Jaden Jawuan Jones Indigo Isis Jones Ngozi Glory Nwankwo

Charles Alexander Owens Timia ZoAnn Raines Timaya L Roberts Joia Danae Robertson Aneesa Nadira Sawh Nyla Elise Stoner Mauryce Leroy Thomas Raevyn Janae White Rodney Djuan Wiley Jr Peyton Alise Williamson Kelsey Lynn Wilson

NOTICE: Due to circumstances, it is possible that one or more names of candidates listed herein may not have completed all the requirements for the degree. However, failure to remove ineligible names from the program does not obligate the university to grant diplomas

HONORS & ACADEMIC

HONOR SOCIETIES Academic Honor Societies

Honor societies recognize outstanding academic achievement among students within their departments or programs. Fisk University has several honor societies recognizing academic excellence in a variety of disciplines. The students below have been elected to membership in the following honors societies Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society | EST. 1776 Maia Marie Cook Ann Ehinobhen Ebhouna Briana Elibo-Mendez Brooklyn Adrianna Farmer Kayla Rene Hawthorne Collins Ijale Ijale Monica Marie Gale Kincade Emanuel Eugene Lawton Jr. Makayla Reshea Miller Aaliyah Tyon Riddle Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society in Political Science | EST. 1929 Dailyn D. Davis Joshua T. Merrill Delta Mu Delta Honors Society In Business Administration Rahkel Naomi Dixon Jeremiah Ivey Daveluchukwu Okolo Olivia Shareef Jordan Nicole Wiggins Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society of Sociology | EST. 1920 Maddyson Jair Barron Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society In Foreign Languarge | EST. 1931 Collins Ojale

Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society | EST. 1923 Ayomide Emmanuel Adewuyi Erin Nicole Allen Bethel Kofi Arthur Charisma LaShae Beatty Aayush Bhatta Jadyn Genell Brackins Orneilia Kimali Campbell Maia Marie Cook Brooklyn Adrianna Farmer Arun Giri Jessica McCier Grimes Nicole Marie Hart Christian James Heffner Michael Grant Henderson Chibuikem Samuel Iheagwaram Collins Ijale Malia Danielle Jennings Acacia Marie Jiles Acacia Marie Jiles Markia Artajiah Lampley Emanuel Eugene Lawton Jr. Ardria Jewel McDonald Makayla Reshea Miller Subrat Prasad Pandey Aman Singh Jasmyn Thrash Peyton Alise Williamson

HONORS & ACADEMIC

HONOR SOCIETIES Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society EST. 2019 Covenant Adenuga Kennedy Alexander Erin Allen Emerald Arrington Maddyson Barron Charisma Beatty Christopher Burrell Cjohnita Carr Sata Cham Bryant Coleman Maia Cook Valeah Copeland Tashaura Cummings KaTia Cummings Joshua Cunningham Jasmin Cuspard Zipporah Davis Dailyn Davis

Ann Ebhounu Sharon Edwards Jessica Grimes Sydni Hamilton Simone Harvey-Foote Michael Henderson Brilyn Houston Collins Ijale Joyce Johnson Jaden Jones Monica Kincade Emanuel Lawton Bryston Lee Khalil McCarthy Joshua Merrill Makayla Miller Dabeluchukwu Okolo Charles Owens

Tima Raines Olivia Shareef Peyton Shepard Ashton Stanford Aiyana Stevenson Nyla Stoner Mauryce Thomas Jasmyn Thrash Tyreahnna Tillman Nurudeen Umar Amaia Washington Ada'Jiah Watson Anna West Raevyn White Kendal Whitney Kelsey Wilson Amelia Wright

W. E. B. Du Bois Honors Program Scholars Lucky Oneimu Abolorunke Covenant Eberechukwu Adenuga * Emerald Arrington Elijah Asemota Aayush Bhatta Sata Cham Maia Cook * Dailyn D Davis * Ann Ebhounu Dajanette Echols Jaya Eskridge Brooklyn Adrianna Farmer * Mariah George Arun Giri Nicole Marie Hart *

Kayla Rene Hawthorne Michael Henderson * Collins Ijale Acacia Marie Jiles * Jaden Jawuan Jones Indigo Isis Jones Kya Tiffany Knight Abraham Felipe Millan * Makayla Reshea Miller Sopuruchi Uloma Ndubuisi * Dabeluchukwu Okolo * Ifeoluwa Owolabi Subrat Prasad Pandey Chigoziri J Mark Princewill Timia ZoAnn Raines

Aaliyah Tyon Riddle * Aman Singh Nyla Stoner * Mauryce Leroy Thomas * Nurudeen Umar Ada’Jiah Watson Amelia Wright Meghan Ziegler

Graduates marked with an asterisk (*) have written and defended Honors Thesis to graduate with “General University Honors” printed on their transcripts. Each graduate mentioned above is a distinguished member of the honors program.

RULES OF DECORUM

FOR FISK COMMENCEMENT Commencement is a dignified ceremony marking a special time in a student's life. Students have invested significate effort to reach the goal, and family members and friends are understandably proud. In order for everyone to hear the name of each person receiving a degree, we ask your help in making the ceremony a pleasant experience for all by attentively considering the right and feeling of the other participants and guests.

Do not applaud for individuals during the presentation of the candidates for graduation.

Family and friends are invited to stand quietly to salute the graduate when his /her name is announced.

The use of noisemakers during the commencement ceremony is strictly prohibited.

The ensure our compliance with fire code regulations, camera tripods are not allowed in the aisles or between seats occupied by the audience.

The official university photographer and videographer will capture the special moments as each candidate crosses the stage.

It is requested the family members and friends refrain from leaving their seats as the graduate approaches the stage to receive his/her degree.

Please place all cell phones on silent mode during the ceremony.

CANDIDATES FOR

GRADUATE DEGREES MASTER OF SCIENCE

MASTER OF ART

BIOLOGY

Nicole Fana-Brito Ke'Jaunna Nycole Kidd Brittany Lewis-Moore Timothy Jeffrey Simpson Leiana-Lavette Yarbrough-Woodward

Elizabeth Sophia Daniels Skye Destini Faucher Jamica Jacobs Arline Christopher Pierre-Louis Melody Simone Vail

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY

Kyra Lynn Banks

Alexis Roberson Vida Storm Robertson Karly Beth Serrano

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

PHYSICS Kamara Simmons Culbreath Geordan Dorsey Shaniya Mae Jarrett Kaylah Breanne McGowan Jonathan J Rodriguez Jordan Sibley Justice Estel Stewart

SOCIAL JUSTICE Morgan Dion Allen

Amber Noel Glenn Ariel D. Long Shania Nicole Norvell Kennedi Simone Parks Gradi Sawuna-Luketo

SOCIAL JUSTICE Trinity Elise Woodson

CANDIDATES FOR

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ART

CHEMISTRY

LuShawn Eugene Laws Tonica Tye Laws Bryston Ja'juan Lee Sopuruchi Uloma Ndubuisi

Baylee Reed Gilbert

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Valeah Helena Copeland Ann Ehinobhen Ebhounu Natasha M Ellis Chibuikem Samuel Iheagwaram Semiat Ifeoluwa Omotunwashe Nurudeen Nurudeen Umar

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bethel Kofi Arthur Michael Emmet Ashley Sha’Tyah Ballad Maya Camille Buckhanon Dawn Jeanne Casraiss Charniece C. Crenshaw KaTia Lynae Cummings Rahkel Naomi Dixon Madison Alyse Harvey Amaya Noemi Howard Jeremiah Caleb Ivey Indigo Isis Jones Taylor Elise Lewis Andreu Noa Mason Dabeluchukwu Anwuli Okolo Kaila Attayania Reggans Netara Olympia Rolle Robert H Roundtree III Olivia Jessica Shareef Jamon M Siler Brendon Jamar Tate Anthony Elrick Walker Jalen Elijah Watson Sean Edward Webb Rodney Djuan Wiley Jr.

COMPUTER SCIENCE Lucky Oneimu Abolorunke Ayomide Emmanuel Adewuyi Ismail Eniola Babalola Sean Jerome Bailey Chinaza S Belolisa Aayush Bhatta Ada'Jiah Tranea Burton Arun Giri Indigo Isis Jones Charles Alexander Owens Subrat Prasad Pandey Chigoziri J Mark Princewill Timia ZoAnn Raines Aman Singh Rasneet Singh

DATA SCIENCE Covenant Eberechukwu Adenuga Aspen Mahogany Bailey Onaopemipo Omotosho Dimowo Asha E Hopkins

KINESIOLOGY Breyana Alyssia Daniels MyKalia Grace Sams-Owereh

PHYSICS Sarah Jessica Hall Christian James Heffner Michael Grant Henderson

CANDIDATES FOR

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ART ART

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Bobbi TaMia Crosby John Thomas Henderson IV Kya Tiffany Knight Anna Nicole West

Abraham Felipe Millan

BIOLOGY Erin Nicole Allen Maya Denise Baldwin Kayla Christen Black Jadyn Genell Brackins Alexandria Chanel Brown Armond Webb Christopher Maia Marie Cook Jasmin Amaya Cuspard Dailyn D Davis Zipporah Denise Davis Marcel Donavin Edinbugh Jordan Elizabeth Gray Jessica McCier Grimes Collins Ijale Ijale Malia Danielle Jennings Emanuel Eugene Lawton Jr. Sydney Lynn McDaniel Ardria Jewel McDonald Makayla Reshea Miller Ngozi Glory Nwankwo Joia Danae Robertson Aneesa Nadira Sawh Amira Niara Sawh Peyton Simone Shepard Niara Saná Siddiq Shania Brianna Smith Kiara Renee Teague Albert Livingston Thompkins Jasmyn Noelle Thrash Jordyn Denise Westbrook Raevyn Janae White Peyton Alise Williamson Kelsey Lynn Wilson

DATA SCIENCE Kayla Rene Hawthorne Madison Elizabeth Jones

ELECTED STUDIES Breanna N Dallas Eternity Mechele Sledge

ENGLISH Peyton Amaya Jasmine Quintin Marcell Scott

HISTORY Aliyah Simone Hutton Monica Marie Gale Kincade

MUSIC Zoe Aaliyah Frazier David Justin Huery Khalil Steven Lewis McCarthy

CANDIDATES FOR

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES POLITICAL SCIENCE Maddyson Jair Barron Cjohnita Teree Carr Evan Perríann Chrismon Katelynn Carla Fencl Joshua Taylor Merrill Timaya L Roberts Tamia Laquinta Roberts Dozier Bruce Thomas Jr.

PSYCHOLOGY Autumn Jonai Anderson Kennedy Joanne Anderson Charisma LaShae Beatty Orneilia Kimali Campbell Brayden Lorraine Crawford Brooklynn Adrianna Farmer Nicole Marie Hart Shy'nya Ashanti Hymon BreJanae Ethalia Teshera Jackson Madison Michelle Jackson Acacia Marie Jiles Jaden Jawuan Jones Markia Artajiah Lampley Montrell Antonio McKnight Sawh Kenneth Ramdath Aaliyah Tyon Riddle Kenneth Ramdath Sawh III Nyla Elise Stoner Mauryce Leroy Thomas Kendal Nicole Whitney

SOCIOLOGY MaKayla Belinda Shaw Theresa Jean Vyconne Sims

SPECIAL EDUCATION Joyce Jemmelle Danielle Johnson

FISK UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 1974 Eris Gene Adams Michael Leon Adams Gregory Louis Adams* Mary Sherryl Eady Alston Louis Pierre Anderson Rita Lynn Andrews Miller Dee Anglin Stephanie Billie Avery (Mrs. Boyd) Arrica Ann Baker Ralph L. Baker Renee Theodora Baker (Mrs. Howard) Doris A. Baker Karen Irene Ballard Cheryl Lynn Banks (Mrs. Mason) Michelle Renee Banks Angie Bankston (Mrs. Pelt) Alita Louise Barker (Mrs. Anderson) Freddye Mae Cobb Bartley (MA) Larry Andres Bastian Winona Laverne Bell Gay Meniece Benjamin (Mrs. Nash)* Ronald Betts Regina Ann Blanton Ruby Marie Blount (MA) Hazel Ruth Bolden* Charlotte Louise Booker (Mrs. Hall) Barbara D. Booker (MA) Beryl C. Borel Eula M. Boulton Bessie Mae Bowe (Mrs. Rolle)* Denise Billye Bowers (Mrs.) Sanders Diane Elaine Bowers* David Earl Boyd Arthur Jerome Bradford Walter Oswald Bradley Chyrall Elizabeth Brandon (Mrs. Dawson) Beth Ellen Brayboy (Mrs. Andrews) Arthelia Janet Brewer (Mrs. Wright) Walter Joseph Brewer, Jr. Frankie S. Bridges (MA) Denise Adrienne Bruton (Mrs. Wilson)* Cynthia Ann Buford (Mrs. Calhoun) Edward Tipton Buford III Harry Burroughs (MA) Samuel Arthur Cain Deborah Evette Campbell (Mrs. Ponder) Constance Andrea Carr (Mrs. Beatty) Jerald Shirley Carter Willenhan Cortez Castilla (MA) Albert Austin Cheek* Celeste Yvonne Clark Ernest Andew Cobb Cheryl Yvonne Cole (Mrs. Hairston) Deborah Joy Coleman (Mrs. Francis) Alvin Corley (MA) Charles Crenshaw Lanett Crews (Mrs. Scott)*

*DECEASED

GOLDEN SONS AND DAUGHTERS Karran Jeanette Cunningham (Mrs. Love) Paulette Lisa Curry Vincent Garfield Dabney Mary Delores Davis (Mrs. Sams) Regina Marlene Davis (Mrs. Cook) Willie J. Davis (MA) Deborah Lynn Dede (Mrs. Coleman) Angela Raynette Dennis Robert Earl Denson Irvin Eugene Dent Robert Louis Dillingham Candance Patrice Dilworth (Mrs. Scott) Johnnie Mae Dishman (Mrs. Crews) Beverly C. Dixon Jacqueline Yvonne Dixon (Mrs. Knight) Richard Emanuel Dixon Michael Orlando Dixon* Leo Rodnell Donaldson* Marcia Virene Douglas (Mrs. Sheppard)* Angela Janese Drake Daviryne Mari Driskell (Mrs. McNeil) Gwendolyn Jean Edwards (Mrs. Foot)* Konrad E. Edwards Elizabeth Rose Eghaghe Michael Reid Elam Leonard Elion Jerome Arnold Ennels (MA) Luther James Ensley (MA) Denise Gayler Evans Absolom Criss Farmer Russell Joseph Ferguson Roger A. Ferguson (MA)* Sharon Yvette Figgens William Edward Flippin Leon Andew Fowler* Alice Renee Francis (Mrs. Lee) Delores Agartha Francis Rudolph N. Francis William Lewis Freeman* Richard Gardner Cedric Bernard Garner Marilyn Patrice George Breverly Denise Gilbert (Mrs. Littles) Jacqueline Erline Gilliard (Mrs. Bright) Richard Lee Gold Jon Lewis Goodman Ronald Edward Goodman Robert B. Goodwin Cheryl Maureen Goza (Mrs. Smith) Vernon Geoffrey Graves Billie Bonlynne Gray (Mrs. Porter) Bonita Lynne Greene (Mrs. Morgan) Thyria Salome Greene (Mrs. Ansley) Mary Frances Greene (MA)* Michael Conrad Gunn Frank Noel Hairston Nancy Margaret Hall (Mrs. White)

Henry Williams Hall III Vivian Arlene Hambrick (Mrs. Ryan) Melvin Lynn Hannsberry Carol Maria Harris (Mrs. Whitner) Delia Ann Harris (Mrs. McPherson)* Dorothea Pia Harris (Mrs. Strickland)* Edmund Lemont Harris Mona Nissa Harris (Mrs. Mitchell)* Primila Donetta Harris (Mrs. Pratt) Mitchell Jerome Harris (MA)* Stewart Milton Harris, Jr. Dianna Harrison Lela Mae Hayes Jacolyn Gwynne Hedrick Brenda Anne Henderson (Mrs. Spivey) Pastricia Hill Patricia Grace Hill (Mrs. Colbert) Gail Leslie Hoffman Debra Ann Holland Jennifer Daisy Holley (Mrs. Morrison) Cora Cassandra Holmes (Mrs. Duke) Laurel Ann Howell Gregory Lynell Hubbard Marc Sherman Hughes David G. Ike Arlah Jackson (Mrs. Pruitt) Elizabeth Kate Jackson Linda A. Jackson Roy Howard Jackson Sylvia Althea Jackson Addie B. Jackson (MA)* Charles Jackson, Jr. Patricia Ann James Theodore R. Jarrett* Connie Ann Johnson (Mrs. Black) Cora Louise Johnson (Mrs. Cooper) Patricia Yvonne Johnson Janis Lynnett Jones Meriel Denise Jones (Mrs. Williams) John Eddie Jones* Margaret Rose Kaigler (Mrs. Armstead) Barbara Nan King Jacquelyn Jane King Gloria Kirkland (Mrs. Holmes)* Carolyn Sue Edwards Knowles Gilda Alicia Knowles Bobby Wade Lands Valentino Lassiter* Adrienne Taylor Latham (MA) Earl Louis Lawrence Kenneth Patrick Legall Marianne Mary Anne Lemle Theodore Louis Lemle Lisa Cheryl Lester (Mrs. Payne) June Lewis (Mrs. Mustiful) Neddie L. Lewis Harrison Timothy Lockhart

FISK UNIVERSITY

GOLDEN SONS AND DAUGHTERS Jennifer Ann Long Henry Luckett, Jr. Brenda A. Martin (Mrs. Wimberly) Frank Thomas Martin Ralph Deitrich Martin Debbie Annetta Mason(Mrs. Allen) Ginger Anne Mason Deborah Yvette Matthews (Mrs. Evans) Bernita E. Mays Mae Ruth McClain Harold White McCoo, Jr. Veonie Taylor McKinnie (MA) Kenneth W. McKnight Stephanie Yvonne McMillian* Wanda Renee McNeal (Mrs. Lewis) Charles Edward McPeters Granell McShepard (MA) Denise S. Meekins (Mrs. McBride) George Franklin Meggett Cyril Keith Melvin James Delander Miles* Pamela Hunt Miller (Mrs. Dabney) Cheryl Yvonne Mitchell (Mrs. Samuel) Fern Renee Mitchell (Mrs. Cheek) Herman Mitchell Clara Lynn Moore Glenda Fae Morris (Mrs. Robinson)* Vance R. Morris Walter Ronald Morrissette* Derek Wayne Moses Sheila Renee Muckleroy (Mrs. Anderson) Eleta Jean Murray Walter John Murray Carla Ann Nichols Linda Dianne Nixon (Mrs. Wiley)* Cecilia Grace Nolcox (Mrs. Hawkins) Monday Achilefu Nwangwa Linda Renee Odom (Mrs. Lydia) Albert Landre Olaku Stephen Vincent Oliver* Roderick Montgomery Owens Joshua Oyckale Oyekeji Charles Roscoe Peery III* Beettyh Ann Perry Grandison M. Phelps III Ralinda Alisa Pickens (Mrs. Goldback) Nancy Brooks Piercy Alma Lee Pillow Neva Lamar Pinkston (Mrs. McCray)* Michael Raiford Polk William Alexander Puckett Ruth Floretta Quarles Brenda Gail Rambeau Janet Evelyn Rankin (Mrs. Nettles) Yvonne Lona Rawls John Robert Raymond* Verna Dianne Reese

*DECEASED

Ruth B. Reeves Stephen Everett Rhodes Daryl Ann Rice* Ernest Warfield Rich* Hampton Richardson Velma Deloris Richberg Pamela Elizabeth Riddick Vernon Dumont Riley Gary Ross Roan Beverly Laverne Roberts* Kathy Patrice Roberts* Tessi Carolyn Roberts* Angela Robinson (Mrs. Bellamy) Connie Anita Robinson Louis Robison Vando L. Rogers, Jr. Lydia Margaret Rose (Mrs. Radcliffe) Judy Kernetta Roseburr (Mrs. Williams) Andra M. Ross Vivian Vernice Sanford (Mrs. Howard) Bernard Ramon Scott Dorothy Marie Scott Carl Michael Sharfner Antoinette Silva (Mrs. Simmons) Alric Warren Smalls Anna Elizabeth Smith Carolyn Faye Smith (Mrs. Stewart) Cathy Denise Smith (Mrs. Nunn) Gail Alexander Smith (Mrs. Gaines) Gail Patrice Smith Gayle Alexis Smith (Mrs. Lacy)* George Hershel Smith Myrtle Denise Smith (Mrs. Dunson) Daphne Denise Smith* Gwendolyn Lee Stevens Betty Mae Stewart Cheryl P. Sullivan Lynn Paula Talley* Cartheda Alva Taylor Angela Yvonne Thomas Boatwright MaryAnn Thomas (Mrs. Franklin) Karen Elizabeth Thompson* Deborah June Tolliver (Mrs. Whittaker) Donald Ray Tolliver Freddie Mae Tomlin (Mrs. Brinson) Earlean R. Tooley Michael Tribue Edward Bertram Turner Ronald Keith Turner Beth Yvonne Turpin (Mrs. Adkins) Stanislaus Aaron Umoren Michel Denise Vaughan Carolyn Patricia Vaughn (Mrs. Melenyah) Jesus Antonio Vega Caban (MA) James B. Walker James H. Walker Kathy Arlene Walker (Mrs. Steele)

CLASS OF 1974 Ollie S. Walker, Jr. Hershell Arthur Warren Percy Louis Washington Jerrie Yvonne Watkins Dottie Louise Watson Denise Dell Weston (Mrs. Smith) Debra Lynnette White Tanya Louise White (Mrs. Lawrence)* Gail Kristina Whitlow Deborah Ann Wilcox Delphenia Wiles Henry Christopher Williams Kathryn Louise Williams Marsha Lenore Williams Edwin Daniel Williams, Jr. Debra Fahye Willingham Adrienne Denise Wilson Debra Devon Wilson (Mrs. Peeples) Linda B. Wood Patricia Ann Woodard (Mrs. Hudson) Linda Karen Woods (Mrs. Phillips) Janean M. Wynn Richard Allen Wynn Sylvia Delores Yancey George H. Zachary

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SILVER SONS AND DAUGHTERS Travis L. Adkins Brandon E. Alexander Lalita L. Alexander Dana Y. Anderson (Mrs. Ewell) Sasha Gaye S. Angus Tiffany J. Armstrong Gorman Pamela A. Arteson (Mrs. Harris) Adjoa H. Arthur (Mrs. Taylor) Latoya S. Artis Yejide A Atkins Kevin R. Bailey Shirley R. Ball Isabel Barrington Trelaunda D. Beckett Willandria D. Blount Cassandra A. Bowers Aquila Q. Branch Eugene Brooks III Dana R. Broussard (Mrs. Labat) Orissa Y. Brown (Mrs. Massey) Mark Lemar Burch Latonsha Y. Byas (Mrs. Robinson) Terrence D. Campbell Sharon R. Canada Edward J. Carter Reginald D. Carter Edwin J. Carter, Jr. Tiffiny N. Claybrooks Milele A. Coggs (Mrs.Phillips) Rachelle M. Coleman Shamica C Coleman (Mrs. Jamison) Cayanna L. Collier (Mrs. Good) Esker Copeland Bahia Anise Cross (Mrs. Overton) Breanne E. Daniels Dion L. Davis Ramona A. Davis Rosalyn D Davis Tenille E. Davis Alicia A. Dixon India T. Dorsey (Mrs. Gaston) Meleisha J. Edwards Dwight D. Ellis II Bradley G. Farrow Chiquithia D. Fells Raheem DeShone Fields O'Mekao R. Fontenot (Mrs. Banks) Gerald K. Fostem Montanique T. Freeman (Mrs. Abbeyea)* Marcus K. Fullard Marcus C. Gaiter Christie S. Gates (Mrs. Oates) Michael G. Gilbert Charise L. Griffin Kelli Halbert Wendy M. Hall (Mrs. Warren) Gia R. Hall

*DECEASED

Tera T. Hambrick LaToya Y. Hampton (Mrs. Jones)* Miguel D. Hayes Chuan He Rosemary R. Hendricks Melissa R. Hibbet Jesse J. Hightower Evelyn S. Holden (Mrs. Armstrong) David Hongo Monica C. Horton Anna E. Hutchinson Ebony C. Jackson (Mrs. Crews) Jinaki S. James Adwowa J. James JaNae E. Jamison Maryam H. Jernigan (Mrs. Noesi) SaLynn K. Johnson (Mrs. Evans) Candace A. Jones Nekischa C. Jones Danisha R. Jones James T. Jones Parriss Caralyn Jones (Mrs. McCleskey) Brushaun D. Lagway Reeshema Y. Langham Octavia A. Lawrence Latreaile U. Lee Robyn R. Lewis (Mrs. Bedell) LaShai M. Love Miatta K. Madave Sharletta K. Mahone Erica Malone Patrice M. Mark Raymond L. Martinez Lemuel O. Maynard Artis McCann Melissa J. McElroy LaKesha V. McEwen Dollena T. McTaw Jeffery Menzise Shelia V. Miller-Ward Johnathan E. Montgomery Meika C. Moore (Mrs. Winstead) Jennifer K. Moore Bruce L. Moore, Jr. Zakkiyya N. Mumin Tanesha Y. Murph Anthony M. Murphy Theeda Elaine Murphy Carrie N. Owens (Mrs. Webb) Shauntynee D. Penix Darcus J. Poe Latasah Dantori Polk Rashida A. Pollion George M. Price III Tajuana C. Pugh India D. Purchase Naima K. Rankins

CLASS OF 1999 Kuwanna K. Reed Jada J. Reese (Mrs. Sheriff) Shanna K. Richards (Mrs. Daniels) Danielle M. Robinson Courtney N. Rogan Onika A. Samuda-Coke (Mrs. Muñoz) Jamillah J. Scott Raymone Scott Tomeka C. Scott (Mrs. Johnson) Kelly V. Scott Timothy L. Shannon Latondray Ureka Shaw (Mrs. Williams) Demetrius B. Short Kimara A Simpson Adrian R. Skinner Rulonda L. Smith (Mrs. Green) Alana O. Snyder Oluwa-Kemi M. Sosanya Aisha Staggers Sherell A. Stanley Tanya N. Swain Robert W. Swearingen Kizzy K. Taylor (Mrs. Daniels) Sean M. Taylor Analisa D. Thompson Shanna M. Thompson (Mrs. Langford) Erica K. Turner Asher A. Turney Inger E. Tyree Cyril Van Landingham Sandy L. Wade (Mrs. Johnson) Tasha R. Walker Tiffany R. Ware (Mrs. Johnson) LaSheena D. Washington Brian C. Watson Tameka L. Wellington Tomeka Whitfield Donald F. Williams, Jr. Taryn M. Wilson Cedric G. Woodard Susannah N. Yorke

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES JULIETTE PRYOR, ’86, ESQ.

NZINGA SHAW

Board Chair Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

AGENIA W. CLARK, ED.D. University President Nashville, TN

MARCUS D. COSBY,’95, D. MIN. Houston, TX

DAVID P. CRABTREE Nashville, TN

FRANK M. GARRISON Nashville, TN

JOLINDA HERRING ’85, ESQ. Miami, FL

SAMUEL L. WILLIAMS, JR. ‘68 Adelphi, MD

EDWARD M. ZIMMERMAN, ESQ. New York, NY

EMERITUS TRUSTEES BARBARA LANDERS BOWLES, ’68 Hon. D.H.L. Chicago, Illinois

MIKE CURB, J.D.

Nashville, TN

Hon. D.H.L. Nashville, TN

KATIE MARCHETTI

LEATRICE B. MCKISSACK, ’51

Nashville, TN

Hon. D.H.L. Nashville, TN

CALLIE KHOURI

SAMUEL P. MCKENZIE ‘87 Nashville, TN

CAL TURNER, JR.

ROLAND PARRISH

Hon. D.H.L. Nashville, TN

Dallas, TX

SURENDRA RAMANNA Brentwood, TN

RONALD S. SAFER, ESQ. Chicago, IL

KIM SEYMOUR New York, NY

PATRICIA CASTLE MEADOWS Hon. D.H.L. Nashville, TN

ROBERT W. NORTON Hon. D.H.L. Bluffton, SC

COMMITTEE &

MARSHALS COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Dr. Jennifer W. Adebanjo, Chair Ms. Maya Brown Dr. Eugene Collins Dr. Jason Curry Mr. James Dennis Mrs. Persephone Felder-Fentress Dr. Natara Garvin Ms. Katara Grissom Mr. Frederick Haywood Ms. Kaneeah Jones Ms. Akira Black Ms. Veronica Kizer Mrs. Adrienne Lathan Mr. Joseph Momany Ms. Patricia McCarroll Dr. Sheila Peters Ms. Mariah Tibbs Mrs. Latrease Wells Ms. Faith Wilson Chief Mickey West

COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS Dr. Jennifer W. Adebanjo Dr. Shirley Brown Dr. Eugene Collins, Chief Marshal Dr. Leslie Collins Dr. Antwain Hamdallahi Professor Felder-Fentress Ms. LiFran Fort Dr. Sajid Hussain

Dr. James Pratt Ms. Patricia McCarroll Dr. Steve Morgan Dr. Gary Nash Dr. Sheila Peters Mr. Nicholas Umontuen Dr. Bryan K. Wallace

SENIOR CLASS MARSHALS Mykalia Sams-Owereh Senior Class President Olivia Shareef Student Government Association President

THESIS

TITLES Elizabeth Sophia Daniels | Master of Science, Biology “Cytotoxicity Studies of Keto and Amino-oxy Polyglycerol Derivatives” Alexis Roberson | Master of Science, Chemistry “Understanding the role of CPX-1 and CALF-1 in regulating dopaminergic systems” Karly Beth Serrano | Master of Science, Chemistry "The Thermodynamic stability and misfolding properties of S100A12."

Geordan Dorsey | Master of Science, Physics “The Growth and Characterization of Gallium Oxide Nanowires” Justice Estel Stewart | Master of Science, Physics “Effects of Gamma Ray Radiation on Newly Discovered CsPbBr3 for Room Temperature Semiconductor Detectors” Kaylah Breanne McGowan | Master of Science, Physics “Mitigating Scattered Light Noise in aLIGO with Advanced Data Analysis Techniques” Shaniya Mae Jarrett | Master of Science, Physics “Leveraging Galaxy Distributions to Model the Astrophysical Foreground in Simulated LISA Data”

DOUBLE MAJORS Timia ZoAnn Raines Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Bachelor of Arts, History Ada’Jiah Tranea Burton Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Aspen Mahogany Baily Bachelor of Science, Data Science and Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Adria Jewel McDonald Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Bachelor of Arts, Art Peyton Simone Shepard Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Bachelor of Arts, Art Maddyson Jair Barron Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Dailyn D Davis Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

THE GOLD AND BLUE FISK UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER | JOHN W. WORK CLASS OF 1895

The warm and genial setting sun Lights up the hills with mellow hue, Where Fisk our Alma Mater stands Majestic dear old Gold and Blue.

From North, from East, from South, from West, Ethiopia’s children gather here, And breathe in loft’est light and love Of thy inspiring atmosphere.

To North, to East, to South, to West, Thy loyal children make their way; To execute thy fine behest, “Go turn the darkness into day."

To heav’n, to country, and to thee, Our hearts shall first and last be true, We e’en shall die with loyalty To heav’n, to country, Gold and Blue.

Chorus: Then hurrah and hurrah!

For the Gold and the Blue, Her sons are steadfast, Her daughters true, Where e’re we be we shall still love thee Fisk our Alma Mater.

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