2024 Homecoming Convocation Program

PROGRAM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 Presiding: Carmen Cummings-Martin Assistant Vice President, University Engagement/Alumni Affairs PRELUDE

“He’s An On Time God”

University Band

INVOCATION

Elder LaNorris D. McFadden Pastor, Shady Grove No. 1 Primitive Baptist Church

OCCASION

Brandi Tatum-Fedrick, Ed.D. Assistant Vice President, University Advancement

SELECTION

“Do What Cha Wanna”

GREETINGS

University Band Shelby Chipman, Ph.D., Director

Curtis E. Johnson, Jr. President, FAMU National Alumni Association Kristin Harper Chair, FAMU Board of Trustees Loryn May Trustee and SGA President Bernard Kinsey Inductee, National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc.

INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT

INTRODUCTION OF ROYAL COURT

Xavier McClinton Former SGA President Kendall Johnson Miss FAMU 2023-2024 Hasan Flake Mister FAMU 2005-2006

Kailyn Thompson, Miss FAMU 2024-2025 Omari Rasheed, Mister FAMU 2024-2025 Kaitlin Christopher, Freshman Attendant Amber Whitt, Junior Attendant

RaeMarie Parks-Royal, Sophomore Attendant Reanna Desameau, Senior Attendant

Carlynn Andrews, Graduate Attendant Isaiah Clayborn, King of Orange and Green Demi Howard, Queen of Orange and Green Escorts Victor Culpepper, Aaron Jones, Traylin Price, Terrain Small, Tyler Watson and Channing Wyatt

SELECTION

“SOS”

INTRODUCTION OF RATTLER ATHLETICS TEAMS

University Band

Angela Adams Suggs Vice President and Director of Athletics James Colzie, III Head Football Coach

MUSICAL SELECTION

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

HOMECOMING SPEAKER

FAMU Concert Choir

Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. Sybil Collins Mobley Endowed Chair and Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Terri Hines Alumna and Executive Vice President for Communications of FOX Sports PRESENTATIONS

MUSICAL SELECTION

FAMU Concert Choir

PRESIDENTIAL TRIBUTE OF EXCELLENCE/CLOSING REMARKS ALMA MATER

Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D. Interim University President University Band and Audience

(No walking or leaving during the alma mater.)

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

Elder McFadden “FAMU Spirit” Ushers/Volunteers Army ROTC Navy ROTC Presidential Ambassadors

University Band

TERRI HINES Alumna Terri Hines, is executive vice president of Communications for FOX Sports. She serves as chief spokesperson responsible for leading the development of all communications, brand and social responsibility strategies for the sports television arm of the FOX Corporation. Reporting to FOX Sports’ Chief Executive Officer and a member of the senior management team, she leads strategic direction, corporate positioning and messaging; is senior advisor on crisis, culture, and social justice matters; and drives brand awareness that promotes, enhances and protects the FOX Sports brand.

Hines joined FOX Sports in December 2016 following 10 years at NIKE, Inc. As vice president of Global Communications for the Converse brand for six years, she led brand communications, media relations, entertainment, corporate and internal strategies, as well as philanthropy for the Converse brand portfolio worldwide across key markets including North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America; and was an instrumental part of the brand’s billion-dollar growth during that time.

The Washington, D.C., native also spent four years as director of Global Communications for NIKE’s Jordan Brand where she led communications and entertainment strategy, corporate responsibility and all brand events supporting the brand’s premium athletic footwear, apparel and accessories inspired by the dynamic legacy, vision and direct involvement of Michael Jordan. She also led top-notch campaign launches for Jordan’s high-profile athletes including Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Derek Jeter.

Prior to NIKE, Hines spent several years at Nissan North America, Inc., in a variety of leadership roles marketing the Nissan and Infiniti brands. She also served as the executive director of the Nissan Foundation. Early in her career, she worked in digital sales for Kodak and in brand marketing for Volkswagen of America.

Hines is a proud graduate of the FAMU School of Business and Industry (SBI) and also earned her Master of Arts degree in Communications from American University. She is a National Board Trustee for Boys & Girls Clubs of America; a member of the Board of Directors for The LAGRANT Foundation; a member of the Board of Advisors for The Rape Foundation; a corporate advisor for the UCLA Center for Media, Entertainment and Sports; and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Los Angeles resident served as an associate producer for the award-winning feature documentary film directed by Nelson George, ‘A Ballerina’s Tale’, based on the journey of American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland, which first premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2015. She is currently working on an untitled book inspired by the legacy of the late women’s college basketball head coach Edwina Qualls.

ALMA MATER College of love and charity We gather ‘round thy noble shrine; We lift our voice in praise to thee, And ask a blessing all divine.

On gridiron, diamond, track and field, Thy sons the vict’ry never yieldAnd while they tread a broader life Thy love shall stay them in the strife.

(Chorus)

(repeat Chorus)

FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee I’ll fight and win what’er the battle be The Orange and the Green thy Sons shall e’er defend And loyal to thy voice of love attend FAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee!

God ever keep us true to thee; Thy faith that truth shall make men free.

Shall guide thy loyal sons aright And fend them thru’ the skeptic night. (repeat Chorus)