2025 Reunion Program

MESSAGE

May 11, 2025

From The President Greetings to my fellow Hampton Alumni:

It is with great pride and heartfelt appreciation that I welcome you back to our beloved “Home by the Sea” for Hampton University’s 155th Commencement and the 109th Annual Reunion Weekend of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. This momentous occasion is not only a celebration of our newest graduates but also a tribute to the generations of Hamptonians whose enduring dedication continues to shape the legacy of our institution.

Our alumni are the heartbeat of Hampton University. Your commitment, leadership, and generosity have played an integral role in elevating the student experience and ensuring that our tradition of excellence endures. Whether through mentorship, philanthropy, or advocacy, your contributions empower the next generation of Hamptonians to dream boldly, achieve greatly, and give back selflessly-just as you have.

As we gather to honor this year’s graduates and reconnect with fellow alumni, let us also reaffirm our collective commitment to Hampton’s mission. Your unwavering support is instrumental in advancing our university’s future, strengthening our academic programs and providing opportunities that allow our students to thrive.

I look forward to celebrating with you and reflecting on all that we have achieved together. Thank you for your continued devotion to Hampton University. May this Reunion Weekend be filled with joy, camaraderie, and an even deeper connection to the place we all call our “Home by the Sea.”

Sincerely,

Darrell K. Williams Lieutenant General (USA Retired) 13th President of Hampton University

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Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Weekend-At-A-Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Description of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Shuttle Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Giving To Hampton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Elite Emeritus Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Golden Anniversary Class of 1975 . . . . . . . . . Page 13

GREETINGS

Fellow Hamptonians!

It’s with great pleasure and excitement that I extend a warm welcome back to you as we gear up for Reunion Weekend on May 9-11, 2025! Your alma mater eagerly anticipates your return, ready to embrace the nostalgia, reconnect, and create new memories together. I would also like to send special greetings to the members of our Emeritus Class and special salute to the members of the Golden Class of 1975 on commemorating your 50th Anniversary milestone with us.

Reunion Weekend promises to be a vibrant tapestry of events, designed to reignite old friendships, foster new connections, and celebrate the shared experiences that bind us as members of the Hampton Family. Beyond the festivities, this weekend serves as a testament to the enduring bond we share as alumni. It’s a chance to celebrate our collective achievements, to recognize the diverse paths we’ve taken since graduation, and to reaffirm our commitment to supporting our institution financially. So, this Reunion I ask that you express your unwavering support of Hampton by bestowing some of ‘your treasure’ back to the University, as well challenge your classmates to do the same. It is through the continued financial support of our alumni that Hampton University continues to provide our scholars with the ‘#1 Student Experience in America.’

Whether you’re returning to campus after months or years away, know that you are an integral part of our alumni family, and your presence and financial support adds immeasurable value to our future. Your stories, your successes, and even your challenges continue to inspire current students and shape the legacy of our alma mater. I encourage you to seize this opportunity to reconnect with old friends, forge new connections, and rediscover the spirit of camaraderie that defines our community.

On behalf of the staff of Alumni Affairs and Family Engagement, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and dedication to our alma mater. The presence and donations of our reunion classes ending in 0 and 5 this weekend will undoubtedly make it all the more memorable for future Hamptonians to come, and I eagerly anticipate the joyous reunion that awaits us.

In the Hampton Spirit,

Matthew A. White ‘07

Assistant Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Family Engagement, Hampton University

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2025 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY REUNION WEEKEND

Greetings, Hamptonians!

Welcome HOME

As the First Vice President of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc., it is my pleasure to welcome you back to Hampton University for the 155th Commencement and 109th Alumni Reunion Weekend. It is always a great joy to see familiar faces and to welcome back our esteemed alumni for this special occasion.

This year’s festivities are especially exciting as we celebrate the many achievements of our graduates, and we honor the legacy of our alumni. Your continued support and dedication to Hampton University have helped to make our institution a leader in education, research, and service. We are proud of the many ways in which our alumni have contributed to their communities and the world.

We have planned a full schedule of events to make this weekend memorable. From tours of the campus to class reunions, there is something for everyone. We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities to reconnect with classmates, renew old acquaintances, and make new ones.

As you enjoy this special weekend, we hope that you will take pride in your accomplishments and your continued connection to Hampton University. Your contributions are essential to the ongoing success of our institution, and we are grateful for your continued support.

Thank you for joining us for this year’s Commencement and Alumni Reunion Weekend here at your Home by the Sea. We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you again soon.

In the Hampton Spirit,

April Broadway, ‘88

First Vice President & Merit Award Chair, National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc.

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Class of ‘75

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

6:00 pm

9:00 am-12:00 pm

NHAA, Inc. Alumni Meeting and Memorial McGrew Towers Conference Center

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Reunion Bazaar Dining Facility

Early Arrival Dinner (T) McGrew Towers

Friday, May 9, 2025 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Reunion Registration & Hospitality Suite Student Center Ballroom

10:30 am

9:45 am Campus Tour

Meet at Student Center Ballroom

Golden Class Picture Dining Facility Waterfront

10:00 am-12:00 pm President’s Golden Class

Brunch (I)

Dining Facility Waterfront

12:00 pm

Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute Tour

1:30 pm

12:00 pm-2:00 pm Reunion Picnic (T) Campus Tour

Dining Facility Waterfront Meet at Student Center Ballroom

6:00pm-10:00 pm

Elite Affair Presented by the Emeritus Class (T) Festival on 8th, Virginia Beach

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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Reunion Class Pictures

Dining Facility Waterfront (For designated time, please contact your class leader)

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Class of ‘80

WEEKEND at a Glance

6:00 pm-10:00 pm Reunion Banquet (T)

Hampton Roads

Convention Center

Sunday, May 11, 2025 6:00 am - 8:00 am

Breakfast (T) McGrew Towers Conference Center

7:00 am

Regalia Distribution McGrew Towers Conference Center

8:00 am

Bus Leaves for Commencement Line-up McGrew Towers Conference Center

10:00 am

Commencement Hampton University Convocation Center

* (T) Ticketed Event for Scholarship Fundraising * (I) Invite Only 2025 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY REUNION WEEKEND

REUNION Events:

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025

Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute Tour |12:00 pm

Dr. John T. Biggers went on to become one of most influential American art educators in the 20th century. John Biggers: Dance of Creation (April 2025) will explore the work and influence of Dr. Biggers from his time as a student at Hampton Institute (now, Hampton University) to him being a fully-fledged educator and nationally recognized artist.

Sankofa: Constructing Modern African Art features more than 40 artworks by 30 artists from 11 countries, including Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and the United States. This exhibition captures how Modern African artists utilized the past (traditional values and cultural heritage of the pre-colonial era) to construct their versions of Modern African art

Come home and see the great things that are happening at Hampton! Our campus is growing with the addition of new buildings and facilities. You have an opportunity to view the sprawling 314 picturesque acres and observe first-hand the many improvements since your last reunion. You may board the tour bus at the Student Center. You are in for a treat!

Class of ‘90

Campus Tour |10:30 am and 1:30 pm

Tour the magnificent Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute during Reunion Weekend. At 98,000 square feet and a total of five treatment rooms, Hampton Proton is the only proton therapy treatment center in Virginia. Treatment is available for breast, lung, prostate, pediatric and other cancers. Hampton Proton is the first proton center in the nation to provide proton-specific medical career training at a variety of levels, radiation to MD/PhD, and an additional beam line is dedicated to proton therapy research.

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On display: John Biggers: Dance of Creation and Sankofa: Constructing Modern African Art

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Self- Guided Museum Tour |12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Class of ‘95

On-Site Registration and Activities

Friday, May 9th

Saturday, May 10th

Registration is a time to sign in at your class table and let us know you have returned to campus!

Check-in with Class Leaders | Purchase/Pick-up Event Tickets | Give Class Gift

Reunion Welcome Kick-off

9:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Cafeteria Waterfront

9:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Student Center Ballroom

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Class of ‘15

REUNION Events: ‘05

REUNION BANQUET

9:00am – 3:00pm Explore a range of vendors offering various gift items and shop to your heart’s content.

6:00pm – 10:00pm It’s elegant vibes at the Reunion Gala & After party on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 6:00pm - 10:00pm at the Hampton Roads Convention Center as we journey into an elevated experience filled with fine dining, awards, recognition, and live entertainment with your classmates. Hear from President Darrell K. Williams as he delivers his State of the University Address to offer classes an inside look at the last year and the outlook for years to come. We will also announce Class Giving Totals to keep you on the edge of your seats! To culminate this event, we will join in the honoring of the Golden Class of 1975, as they take their oath and join the Elite Emeritus ranks.

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12:00pm – 2:00pm Celebrate with your classmates on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm at the cafeteria dining facility located on the beautiful Hampton University waterfront for the Reunion Bazaar & Picnic! As we continue to Elevate Hampton’s Excellence, reconnect with classmates and relive your glory days at your Home by the Sea! 8

10:00am – 12:00pm Join the Hampton University family at the 155th Annual Commencement Exercises. Be a witness as Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams, confers degrees for the Class of 2025, recognizes the Golden Class of 1975 and the Elite Emeritus Class members, and presents the Outstanding Alumnus-at-Large and the Outstanding Twenty-Year Alumnus Awards.

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REUNION Shuttle

THURSDAY, MAY 8th

(Emeritus Class, 50 Year Class and Band Transportation)

Time Departure Arrival 5:00 pm Embassy Suites Landing Hotel 5:30 pm Landing Hotel McGrew Towers/Early Arrival Dinner 7:45 pm McGrew Towers Landing Hotel 8:00 pm Landing Hotel Embassy Suites

FRIDAY, MAY 9th Time 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:15 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:15 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:40 pm

Departure Embassy Suites McGrew Towers Student Center McGrew Towers McGrew Towers Landing Hotel Student Center McGrew Towers Student Center McGrew Towers Student Center Landing Hotel McGrew Towers Student Center Embassy Suites Landing Hotel McGrew Towers The Festival on 8th Landing Hotel

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Arrival McGrew Towers Student Center McGrew Towers Student Center Landing Hotel Student Center McGrew Towers Student Center McGrew Towers Student Center Landing Hotel McGrew Towers Student Center Embassy Suites Landing Hotel McGrew Towers The Festival on 8th The Landing Hotel McGrew Towers

SATURDAY, May 10th Time Departure Arrival 8:00 am Embassy Suites Landing Hotel 8:45 am Landing Hotel McGrew Towers 9:00 am McGrew Towers Landing Hotel 9:15 am Landing Hotel McGrew Towers 9:30 am McGrew Towers Cafeteria 11:00 am McGrew Towers Landing Hotel 11:15 am Landing Hotel McGrew Towers 11:30 am McGrew Towers Cafeteria 11:50 am Landing Hotel Cafeteria 2:00 pm Cafeteria McGrew Towers 2:15 pm Cafeteria Landing Hotel 2:30 pm Landing Hotel Embassy Suites 5:15 pm McGrew Towers Landing Hotel 5:30 pm Landing Hotel Hampton Roads Convention Center 9:00pm Hampton Roads C/C McGrew Towers and Landing Hotel 10:00pm Hampton Roads C/C McGrew Towers/ Landing Hotel

SUNDAY, MAY 11th Time 6:00 am 8:00 am 1:00 pm

Departure Embassy Suites McGrew Towers McGrew Towers

Arrival McGrew Towers Convocation Center Embassy Suites

Immediately following Commencement, buses will return to McGrew Towers.

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Giving to HAMPTON

The Alumni Campaign for Hampton:

Hampton continues to Elevate Hampton’s Excellence by launching its Strategic Plan and presenting an exciting outlook on Hampton’s key priorities as we move into the next iteration of the Hampton University we all know and love. As a part of this bold move, Hampton alumni have been asked to provide critical support for student scholarships. This campaign gives alumni the opportunity to help secure the legacy, one student at a time.

Your Reunion Class Gift: As you celebrate your reunion year, giving a gift to your alma mater signifies your commitment to the sustainability of Hampton and strengthens your class legacy. The following information may help you decide how to support the University during this special anniversary year.

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All gifts, pledges, planned gifts and corporate matching gifts will count towards the Alumni Campaign for Hampton.

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Each class has an established giving goal for its reunion gift, both percent of participation and total dollars raised, and often sets out to achieve new University records.

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Unrestricted gifts are especially important because they provide immediate support for University priorities.

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Restricted gifts to interests, such as the Divine Nine Greek Plaza, will count toward your Reunion Class Gift.

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All gifts, pledges, planned gifts and corporate matching gifts received between July 1, 2024 and May 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. will be reported during the Class Gift presentation at the Reunion Dinner.

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All gifts, pledges, planned gifts and corporate matching gifts received between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 will be reported in your annual class giving totals for the full Reunion Year giving to Hampton.

2025 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY REUNION WEEKEND

WAYS TO Give

ALUMNI TRADITIONS IN GIVING

Annual Reunion Class Giving Goals Emeritus Class

$1,250,000

Golden Class

$250,000

45-Year

$200,000

40-Year

$175,000

35-Year

$150,000

30-Year

$125,000

25-Year

$100,000

20-Year

$50,000

15-Year

$30,000

10-Year

$20,000

5-Year

$10,000

Annual Non-Reunion Class Giving Goals Classes 26+ Years Classes 21-24 Years Classes 16-19 Years Classes 11-14 Years Classes 1-9 Years

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$50,000 $30,000 $20,000 $ 1 0,0 0 0 $5,000

Members of the 1868 Loyal Blue Club support the Student Emergency Fund with a gift of $18.68, $186.80, or $1,868.00. By working to eliminate financial hardships, the 1868 Loyal Blue Club helps to remove barriers to education AG ANNUAL GIVING and keeps options open for our students to attain the quality education and experiences they seek during their time at Hampton.

Hampton University’s Current Use Scholarships provide vital, unrestricted financial support to students pursuing their educational goals. These scholarships are designed to alleviate the financial burden on students, allowing them to focus on their studies, personal growth, and campus involvement without the added stress of tuition and living expenses.

Double your gift by matching with your job, business, or corporation. Matching gifts are charitable giving programs set up by corporations in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations.

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Ready To Give!

Check or Money Order Credit Card Recurring Gift Matching Gift Securities/Stock Planned Gift Endowed Scholarship Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) and Wire Transfer

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ELITE EMERITUS Class

Hampton University’s Emeritus Class continues an impressive legacy of leadership through giving.

Their love, loyalty and commitment are showcased annually during Reunion Weekend when the Emeritus Class gift is presented to our beloved alma mater. Led by MAJ GEN (Ret.) Wallace Arnold and COL Joseph Briggs (Ret.), their annual class gift is the cornerstone of alumni giving efforts and provides steady funding for the University.

We celebrate the Emeritus Class for leading the charge, and we appreciate their passion for Hampton and their commitment to the University’s sustainability.

SIGNATURE Events Friday, May 9, 2025

Elite Affair | Presented by the Emeritus Class 6:00pm – 10:00pm (T) Join us in Virginia Beach at Festival on 8th for a high society event where the Elite of the Emeritus classes will embark on an unforgettable evening. This semi-formal dinner and dance will be held on Friday, May 9th, from 6 PM - 10 PM. Dance to great music while you wine and dine!

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Reunion Celebration Gala 6:00pm – 10:00pm (T) Sunday, May 11, 2025

Pre-Commencement Ceremony Breakfast 6:00am – 8:00am (T)

Commencement Exercises 10:00am – 12:00pm

2025 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY REUNION WEEKEND

CLASS OF 1975

Celebrating 50 YEARS Congratulations, Class of 1975, for celebrating your Golden Anniversary as Hamptonians. Best wishes for a magical Class Reunion this May and extended celebration as you enter the Emeritus Class. Continue to let your lives do the singing as loyal sons and daughters of Hampton.

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SIGNATURE Events Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00am – 12:00pm The President &

First Lady’s Golden Class Brunch

In celebration of enduring Hampton connections, the President and First Lady cordially invites Hamptonians who graduated with the Class of 1975 to this very special event.

Share memories with Hampton’s most distinguished group of alumni — you.

Help us welcome the Class of 1975 into the Golden Graduates community, and celebrate our 2025 Golden Graduate Distinguished

Alumnus, Toni Johnson-Conner ‘ 75. You’ll enjoy cocktails and a scrumptious buffet brunch. Receive remarks from the First Lady & President Williams, the President of the National Hampton Alumni Association and your Class Leaders.

6:00pm – 10:00pm

Reunion Celebration Gala Sunday, May 11, 2025 6:00am – 8:00am

Pre-Commencement Breakfast (T) 7:00am – 7:45am

Regalia Dressing at McGrew Towers 10:00am – 12:00pm

Commencement Exercises

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