LANGSTON UNIVERSITY
Saturday, May Tenth, Two Thousand Twenty Five
Courtney Warmington,Vice Chair
Governing Boards and Officials
THE HONORABLE J. KEVIN STITT, GOVERNOR
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Dennis Casey, Chair
Steven W. Taylor, Secretary
Dustin J. Hilliary, Assistant Secretary P. Mitchell “Mitch” Adwon
Ken Levit
Jack Sherry
Jeffrey W. Hickman
Dustin J. Hilliary
Michael C. Turpen
Sean Burrage, Chancellor
Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
Jimmy Harrel, Chair
Rick Walker,Vice Chair
Cary Baetz
Chris Franklin Blayne Arthur
Billy G. Taylor Joe D. Hall
Jennifer Callahan
Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson.
Dr. Alonzo Peterson
Theresa Powell
Joshua A. Busby.............................................................Dean
Jason Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer
Administration
Board of Trustees for the Langston University Oklahoma City and Tulsa Campuses
Sherman Lewis, Chair
D. Gayle Maxwell,Vice Chair
Avilla Williams, Secretary
Rita Combs Col. Stanley L. Evans
Chris Franklin Dr. Claude Evans
Darrell E. Strong Melvin Latham
Langston University Foundation Board Members
David Stephens, Chair
Dr. Wayne Jones
Lovell Leverette
Judge Kenneth Watson
Darrell Jefflo
Sherman Lewis
Ron Tribble
Marlon James Michele Purvey
Joshua A. Busby, Interim Executive Director
Langston University National Alumni Association
Dezz Lewis
Jasmine Gause
Gwendolyn Peoples
Arthur Coleman
Colisha Lewis
DeMauri Myers
Tonya Ruffin-Mustin
2024-2025 Senior Class Officers
Samara Rich – President
Destiny Haywood – Vice President
J’Taelii Heath – Treasurer
Robyn Bryant – Secretary
Krystal Parker – Vice President, LU-OKC Campus
2024-2025 Faculty Senate
Dr. Susan Abraham, Chair
Prof. Andre Love, Chair-Elect
Dr. Theresa Leahy, Secretary
Dr. Kamal Gosh
Dr. Malcom McCallum
Dr. Christianna Howard-Smith
Dr. LaToya Johnson
Prof. Jerry Elix
Dr. Charles Mambula
Dr. Andre Washington
Dr. John Sassin
Prof. Jenna Chandler
Prof. Melvin Doug Blalock
Dr. Aliya Chaudry
Dr. Reuben Herron
Dr. Philip Lewis
Message from the President
Dear Graduates, Families, and Guests,
On behalf of Langston University, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our 125th Commencement Exercises. This occasion marks the culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice, and achievement—and it is a time of celebration for our entire university community.
To our graduates: Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone. Your resilience, determination, and pursuit of excellence have brought you to this day, and we are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished. As you step forward into the next chapter of your lives, know that you carry with you the strength of your Langston University education—one that has prepared you to lead, to innovate, and to make a meaningful difference in a rapidly changing world.
Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson PRESIDENT
To the families and loved ones who have supported our graduates throughout their academic journey: thank you.Your encouragement, patience, and unwavering belief have helped make today possible. We are honored to have been a part of your student’s growth, and we share in your pride.
To our exceptional faculty, staff, and administrators: your commitment to student success is the foundation of this moment. Thank you for your tireless dedication, your guidance, and your passion for education. Because of your efforts, our graduates leave Langston University ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
I also wish to recognize the Commencement Planning Committee for your diligent work in organizing today’s celebration. Your attention to detail has created a memorable and meaningful experience for our graduates and their guests.
As we honor the achievements of the Class of 2025, may this day serve as a reminder of what is possible through perseverance, purpose, and the power of education.
Graduates, as you prepare to make your mark on the world, always remember the guiding principle of Dear Langston: Enter to Learn; Exit to Serve.
Congratulations to the Langston University Class of 2025!
With Purpose and Pride,
Ruth Ray Jackson, Ph.D. President
2025 Langsotn University Commencement Speaker
Ramunda
Lark
Young OWNER/CO-FOUNDER OF MAHOGANYBOOKS
A graduate of Langston University and a Tulsa native, Young founded MahoganyBooks with her husband, Derrick. MahoganyBooks is a nationally recognized and award-winning independent bookstore. It’s the premier destination for books written for, by and about people of African descent with physical locations in the historic Anacostia community of Washington, D.C., the National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and most recently, a footprint at National Airport.
At the helm of strategic partnerships,Young is instrumental in building the MahoganyBooks brand and deepening relationships with local and national authors, celebrity writers, corporations and community groups. She is passionate about amplifying Black voices and fostering a love of reading and cultural awareness. As a business leader, Young has grown MahoganyBooks into an essential space for dialogue, education and activism while creating intentional spaces for authors and readers to connect deeply with Black literature.
In addition to her work at MahoganyBooks,Young is a sought-after speaker on entrepreneurship, leadership and community engagement. Her dedication to service extends to empowering women and entrepreneurs through mentoring and advocacy. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of the DC Public Library Foundation, is an appointed commissioner for the Prince William County Human Rights Commission, and a 2024 Books Across Borders Fellow.
One of Young’s proudest moments was becoming a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She is also an active alumna of her beloved HBCU, Langston University. Known for her astute leadership and authenticity,Young has been featured in various national publications such as ESSENCE,Vanity Fair, Black Enterprise and others. Her honors include Forbes Next 1000 honoree and the Root 100 list of most influential African Americans in the nation. Young continues to inspire change through her commitment to literacy, community and Black culture.
The Academic Regalia
The custom of wearing academic regalia stems from the Middle Ages when scholars were also clerics and wore the costumes of their monastic order.
The hood was originally a cowl attached to the gown, which could be slipped over the head for warmth. The cap was originally round but has changed to the varieties that we see today.
The gown varies for the respective degrees. The bachelor’s gown is worn closed and can be distinguished by its long, pointed sleeves. The master’s gown is designed to be worn open with the arms worn through the slips in the elbows of the sleeves. The doctor’s gown, also worn open, has full, bell-shaped sleeves with three horizontal bars stitched across the upper arm. There is a velvet panel draped around the neck and stitched down the front edge. This velvet trimming may be either black or the same color as the velvet border of the hood.
The hood also varies for the respective degrees. The bachelor’s and master’s hoods are of the same design, pointed at the base. The bachelor’s hood is three feet long; the master’s hood is three and one-half feet long. The doctor’s hood is four feet long, of fuller shape, and round at the base. The hood is bordered with velvet, the color which indicates the field of study in which the degree was earned. The colors listed below will be worn by graduates of the various disciplines:
AGRICULTURE - MAIZE
ARTS, LETTERS, HUMANITIES - WHITE COMMERCE, ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS - DRAB
DENTISTRY - LILAC
ECONOMICS - COPPER
EDUCATION - LIGHT BLUE
ENGINEERING - ORANGE
FINE ARTS, ARCHITECTURE - BROWN FORESTRY - RUSSET
JOURNALISM - CRIMSON
LAW - PURPLE
LIBRARY SCIENCE - LEMON
MEDICINE - GREEN
MUSIC - PINK
NURSING - APRICOT
ORATORY (SPEECH) - SILVER GRAY
PHARMACY - OLIVE GREEN
PHILOSOPHY -DARK BLUE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - SAGE GREEN
PUBLIC ADMININSTRATION INCLUDING FOREIGN SERVICE - PEACOCK BLUE
PUBLIC HEALTH - SALMON PINK
SCIENCE - GOLDEN YELLOW
SOCIAL WORK - CITRON
THEOLOGY - SCARLET
VETERINARY SCIENCE - GRAY
Scholastic Honor Cords
Scholastic honors are awarded each semester to those full- time students who maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00 with no grade below a “C”. Students who maintain a grade average of 4.00 (all grades “A”) are eligible for membership in the President’s Honor Cabinet. Honors are awarded with the bachelor’s degree for excellent performance in all areas of study. To receive the following honors, a student must have no grade below a “C” in all college work, transfer hours included.
Cum Laude Grade point average of 3.00 to 3.39 - 3 Gold Cords
Magna Cum Laude Grade point average of 3.40 to 3.69 - 2 Gold Cords
Summa Cum Laude Grade point average of 3.70 to 4.00 - 1 Gold Cord
With Distinction Awarded to students who graduate with a grade point average of 3.00 or higher and did not complete a minimum of 45 upper division hours at Langston University. Students who graduate from Langston University with the Associate of Arts Degree may graduate with the same honors as a four-year student.
The Chain of Office and Presidential Mace
The Chain of Office represents the University President’s authority. Made of brushed bronze, the Chain of Office features the names and years of service of all sixteen Langston University presidents inscribed on individual plates separated by links. The official Langston University seal hangs from the individual plates.
The Presidential Mace symbolizes the university’s governing authority and is present only when the President is in attendance. It signifies the proceedings have official sanction. The Presidential Mace has been updated to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Langston University.
The Presidential Mace is made of walnut wood with antique brass. The gold-plated border has inscribed on it “Office of the President” and “Presidential Mace.” The Mace symbolizes the responsibility of scholarship entrusted to the president as the highest-ranking officer in the academy. The Presidential Mace may be carried by the president or by a designee appointed to represent the Office of the President. The designee is referred to as “The Macebearer.”
Order of Procession
Dr. Elicia Pollard, Grand Marshal
Dr. Corey Moore and Dr. Franklin Fondjo-Fotou, Faculty Marshals
The University Faculty & Staff
Dr. Donna Sylvester, Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy
Flag Bearer – MacKenzie Mims
Candidates for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
Dr. Edward Manyibe, Professor, Graduate Programs
Flag Bearer - Ariesha Murray
Candidates for the Master of Education Degree
Candidates for the Master of Science Degree
Candidates for the Master of Entrepreneurial Studies Degree
Candidates for the Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Ms. Rachel Belmon & Mr. Ralph Grayson, Senior Class Marshals
Dr. Dytisha Davis, Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Flag Bearer – Jalen C. Martin
Edwin P. McCabe Scholar - Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degree
Dr. Wesley Whittaker, Dean, Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture & Applied Sciences
Flag Bearer – Daviona Jackson
Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degree
Dr. John K. Coleman, Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
Flag Bearer – Akilah Masters Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degree
Dr. Daryl Green, Dean, School of Business
Flag Bearer – Josiah B. Grayson Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degree
Dr. Emily Patterson-Harris, Dean, School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
Flag Bearer – Gloire Houmba Mayindou Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degree
Dr. Teressa Hunter, Dean, School of Nursing & Health Professions
Flag Bearer – Meenakshi Caldwell Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degree
Student Government Association President
President of the Langston University National Alumni Association
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Commencement Speaker
Senior Class President
Faculty Senate Chair
Dean of Students and Interim
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs
Vice President for Operations
Regent for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
CEO, for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
President
Order of Exercise
Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson Presiding
Processional ................................................................................................................................................................................ University Symphonic Band
Dr. Jonathon Allen, Assistant Director of Bands
“Fanfare and Processional” - Music by Sir Edward Elgar and arranged by James Ployhar
Reflection ................................................................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Alonzo Peterson Vice President for Academic Affairs
National Anthem ............................................................................................................................................................................ University Concert Choir
Dr. Chukwuebuka Ezeakacha, Director of Choral Activitiess “Star Spangled Banner”
Black National Anthem ...................................................................................................................................................................University Concert Choir
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” arranged by Roland Carter
Greetings ...................................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson President
Introduction of Speaker …………………………………………………………………………......………….........................................Myles Lowery President, Student Government Association
Commencement Address …………………………………………………………………............................................................Ramunda Lark Young Owner/Co-Founder of MahoganyBooks
Special Presentation ................................................................................................................................................................................ Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson President
Choir Selection ................................................................................................................................................................................ University Concert Choir
“Glory” arranged by Mark Brymer
Senior Class President Address ........................................................................................................................................................................... Samara Rich President, Senior Class
Outstanding Senior Leader Awards and President’s Cup Award Presentation ............................................................................... Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson
Presentation of Candidates for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree ............................................................................................
Elicia Pollard Dean, School of Physical Therapy Presentation of Candidates for the Master’s Degrees ................................................................................................................Dr. Emily Patterson-Harris Dean, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences Presentation of the Candidates for Bachelor and Associate Degrees ..............................................................................................
Alonzo Peterston Conferring of the Degrees .....................................................................................................................................................................
Enunciators:
Dr. Leonard Towns-Newby, Assistant Professor, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences Ms. Carylon Ross, Instructor, School of Arts and Sciences
“Dear Langston” by Samuel Sadler and arranged by F.J. Work Recessional ...................................................................................................................................................................................
“Fanfare and Recessional” by James Ployhar (Audience, please remain seated during recessional.)
Symphonic Band
President’s Cup Finalists
Faith Porter
Faith Porter, from Houston,Texas, is graduating with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She’s the proud daughter of Andre and Renee Porter. While in school, Faith found a love for biomedical research that perfectly matched her lifelong passion for medicine. After graduation, she’s taking a gap year to gain experience and prepare for the next big step medical school.
The Edwin P. McCabe Honors Program
The Edwin P. McCabe Honors Program was named after Edwin P. McCabe, a prominent African American pioneer. He was an elected official who was influential in the establishment of Langston University at its present site. The Honors Program was founded through a special legislative appropriation in the summer of 1989. The Honors Program emphasizes academic excellence, fine arts, cultural enrichment activities, and responsiveness to societal and community needs. The following students have completed approximately 50 hours of honors courses and a senior thesis.
Chinonyerem Ahamefule, Nursing, Jenks, OK
“Crisis in the Curriculum: Causes and Consequences of Burnout in Nursing Students”
Reginald Archibald II, Computer Science, Tacoma, WA
“Artificial Intelligence Biases in Healthcare”
Asher Bellavigna, Nursing, Ardmore, OK
“Death, Dying, and Grief Within the Field of Nursing”
Maria Brown, Biology, Madison, IL
“The Response of IL-12 vs. IL-17 Under Stress Controllability in a Murine Model of Airway Inflammation”
Maleah Buchanan, Music Education (Vocal and Instrumental), Seattle, WA
“Is AI the Future of Music Education or its Downfall?”
Jalani Doolin, Oklahoma City, OK
“Examining the Relationship Between Divorce and Mental Health on Academic Performance Among College Students”
Xavier Douglas, Management Information Systems and Finance, Haslet, TX “Shorting GameStop”
Ziyyah Gardner, Biology, Wichita, KS
“What Effects Does Plant Medicine Have on Human Diseases?”
Josiah Grayson, Computer Science, Norman, OK
“Selection of Undergraduate Degree Major Among College Students”
Dacia Hindsman, Business Administration (Management), Kansas City, MO
“Prostate Cancer Among African-American Men”
Daysha Isaac, Biology, Arlington, TX
“Stalk Cell Movement in Drosphila: a Model to Understanding Compex Organs and Tissue”
Aaliyah King, Business Administration (Management), Wylie, TX
“Breaking Barriers: How Can Intergenerational Trauma in Black Women and Other Underrepresented Groups Be Addressed in the Digital Age?”
Kimbree Layton, Psychology, Enid, OK
“Studying the Relationship Between Mental Health, Emotional Well-Being, and Academic Well-Being Among College Athletes”
Pierre Lilly, Computer Science, Austin, MN
“Unveiling Healthcare Disparities Among Black Women: An Exploration of Factors and Implications”
Nia Long, Nursing, Midwest City, OK
“In Infants, Does Skin-to-Skin Contact With the Mother Immediately After Birth Prevent Infant Mortaility More Than Drying and Wrapping the Baby Immediately After Birth?”
Daniel Lopez, Psychology, Oklahoma City, OK
“Procrastination Amongst College Students and Learning the How and Why”
Jalen Martin, Broadcast Journalism, El Paso, TX
“The Media’s Impact on Sports: Men vs. Women”
Jesse Molina, Business Administration (Management), Dallas, TX
“Examining the Impact of Pursuing a College Major Among Latino Students”
Joshua Ogunbase, Biology, Oklahoma City, OK
“The Role of Blycogen in Clostridium Difficile Spore Structure and Stability”
Andrea Scales, Computer Science, Kansas City, MO
“From Tweets to Activism: How Black Twitter Amplifies Social Justice in the African-American Community”
Mykah Sellers, Biology, Edmond, OK
“Effects of Left Ventricular Non-Compaction on Athletes”
James Sweger, Biology, Edmond, OK
“Phytochemical Analysis of Antimicrobial Activity in Salva Officinalis (Sage)”
Jathaniel Wakefield, Computer Science, Guthrie, OK
“The Benefits of Discrete Mathematics in the Modern World”
DeNaijia Wesley, Nursing, Waco, TX
“Early Intervention for Post-Partum Depression During the Antenatal Stage”
Alexis Williams, Nursing, Midwest City, OK
“Are Women in the United States Who Take Oral Contraceptives at an Increased Risk of Developing High Blood Prssure Than Those Who Do Not Take Oral Contraceptives?”
Rachel Williams, Nursing, Dallas, TX
“ThePerpetual Mismanagement of Pain Among African-Americans and its Implications in Today’s Healthcare Setting”
Doctor Of Physical Therapy
OTUGO ANANABA
WYATT BERGNER
MATTHEW JACK DEY
VANESSA ESPARZA
ASHLYNN ELIZBETH FERGUSON
JANSEN D HARTWIG
JORDAN ANN MAGGIE VALLION HUNT
Graduate Programs
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN URBAN EDUCATION
TINA L BAKER
CAMERON J HOPES
DELANA L JACKSON
DAYJION LAMAR MIDDLEBROOK
MASTER OF ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
KAMRON ANDRUS
TAHJ D DAVIDSON
KAYLIN AMARI DAVIS
AHMIA DEMONI DORSEY
JARIN HILSON
STERLING ELIZABETH KOEHN
MACKENZIE NICOLE MIMS
JORDAN RENE MURAKAMI
PAUL RYAN ROETTGER
MADYSON ALLYSE SAULSBERRY
LANEY ELIZABETH SWINK
ELEXIS DOMINIQUE WATSON
SETH EMANUEL SCOTT
JONATHAN J TURNER
EBONY L JACKSON
EBONY ANN JONES
KOREEA I KIRKSEY
MARC AARON WALLACE JR
BRANDON KEITH YOUNG
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REHABILITATION COUNSELING
TYRONNIE LAKAY ANGLIN-WILLIAMS
FELICIA ROSHELL BECKNELL
ROBYN ANTOINETTE BOONE
LARRY BOONE
ELNORA M BROWN
VYSEANNA SHAPAIGNE BROWN
MICAELA BROWNER
TANISHA DESHAN COOPER
KARLA F CUNNINGHAM
WILLIAM HAMPTON DAMERON
CAROLYN SHAHEEN DAVIS
MIRACLE DAYJION DAWSON
CHYLA O GIBBS
TIRSNEE L. HILTON
CIERRA N HILTON
MARVIN DARNELL HOPSON
ABBAYAEL KANI-BEN ISRAEL
ASHIRA ISRAEL
ZIBIYAH JUDAH ISRAEL
PALLU ISRAEL
ARIJA PUAH ISRAEL
ZACCAI ELIYAHN BEN ISRAEL
JACOB MICHAEL KELLER
SHARRIKA A LEVINGSTON
KE’AUNTAE D MATLOCK
HANNAH E MATTHEW
JASMIN A MOORE
DRAVIUS L MOORE
ARIESHA MURRAY
SYDNEY L NIXON
TAMMARA OLDEN
MAYA RASHELLE PEREZ
DAHLYA M PIERCE
KEYSHAWN L SHELLS
JESSICA DANIELLE WALKER
HOPE M WALLER
KEITH WILSON
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
JEROME CORNELL PEEL II
Bachelor of Arts
IMAGINE CHYHIJAIH ACKLIN Psychology
JULIAN XAVIER AUSTIN Broadcast Journalism
NIA BATTLES Psychology
LESLIE D BREAUX Liberal Education
JIREH T’QUAN BROWN Music Education
MALEAH ANN BUCHANAN Music Education
KRYSTAL LASHAWN BUTLER Broadcast Journalism
URI JONATHAN BUTLER Broadcast Journalism
ALISEE CHATINA CLARK Psychology
IYANA D CLARK Psychology
KIARRA K DILLINGHAM Liberal Education
JAMAR EARL DONALDSON Broadcast Journalism
JALANI TOUSSANT DOOLIN Psychology
MATEO LAEL DURHAM Psychology
JAMISON EPPS
Liberal Education
DERON M GABRIEL Liberal Education
RIAN KA’VON GAINES Psychology
VICTORIA A GARNES
Broadcast Journalism
SAMUEL EUGENE GICHOHI Broadcast Journalism
RILEY MATTHEW GRAHAMPANNELL Psychology
JEDA S HARRISON Psychology
DEMARION D HAYES
Broadcast Journalism
JUANITA JIRAE HENDRICKS Liberal Education
GLOIRE HOUMBA MAYINDOU Liberal Education
DARRIUS HUGHES Liberal Education
JAMELIA VIOLA JARRELL Psychology
DASIJA JARRETT Liberal Education
DO’MAJANI I’NIQUE JONES Psychology
KIMBREE ADDISON LAYTON Psychology
COUR’DALE JAMAL LEWIS Music Education
ASIA A LONG Psychology
DANIEL ISAI LOPEZ Psychology
SEMIAH DAYSHELL MADISON Psychology
JALEN C MARTIN Broadcast Journalism
D’MANDRE N MCCALL Liberal Education
YALONEE LEREE MCCLOUD Psychology
MARIO S MCKINNEY Liberal Education
TANIYA L MCQUEEN-THOMAS Broadcast Journalism
NADIA S MOORELAND Broadcast Journalism
TERENIQUE MAXCINE BRITTANY NEWBOLD Liberal Education
GABRIEL A OGUNDEINDE Psychology
JUDE DONALD PAPOULOUTE Music Education
KIERRA J PELAYO Broadcast Journalism
JA’LECIA ROSEMARY LATRELL PRUITT
Liberal Education
DIAMOND LARAY RICHARDSON English
ANIYAH D ROBINSON Broadcast Journalism
JATHAN L RUSK Music Education
KRISTIN O’NEIL SAUNDERS Liberal Education
KYRIN DEON SHAMLIN Music Education
MICKAELA SIMONE SMITH Sociology
RUTH TAIWO SODIPE Psychology
JOSHUA DAVID THOMPSON English
RAYVEN D THURMON Broadcast Journalism
KREIAH ANAI WAFER Psychology
ROY O WARD Psychology
JAMIYAH L WHITAKER Psychology
OLOLADE DEBORAH YEROKUN Sociology
ONAYDI MELANIE ZELAYA-PADILLA Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Education
KARA CALDWELL
Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
GRACE EWOMAZINO ADEKOYA
CHINONYEREM PRECIOUS AHAMEFULE
MARTHA GUADALUPE ARMIJO
DESMINE RENA AUSTIN
ASHER CADE BELLAVIGNA
MIA DENISE BROWN
KADA DUNN
DASHAWNA J ENGRAM
DASIJA JARRETT
ASHLEY N JUBY
KENNEDY J LAMPLEY
NIA JA’NAE LONG
NINA D. LOVE
ETHAN JAMES LYLES
IRIS MARTINEZ
LENZI DEANN MCBRIDE
SOLI DESHAY PANNELL
RYANN ELIZABETH PORTER
BAILEY SUE RAY
KASSITTY LEANN THORNTON
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
CANDACE LYNN HAYES TYLOR
LATRICE JACKSON KURTIS
ANDREW ROSS
TRINITY SEDBERRY
MONICA LYNN WHITTAKER
Associate of Arts
GRACE EWOMAZINO ADEKOYA
General Studies
RA SHAUD DEUNTE
ADKINS-COOPER General Studies
COLNIA B ALEXANDER General Studies
DARIUS KELLIAN
ARNETTE General Studies
KRISTIAN CHARLES BACCUS General Studies
MAURLON AHMAD BAKER General Studies
SHANNYN FANTASIA BAKER General Studies
ANTHONY JAMES BALDWIN III General Studies
VINCE A BARTHOLOMEW III General Studies
BRYSEN NICOLE BARTLEY General Studies
NIA BATTLES General Studies
CAMERON BILLINGS General Studies
STEPHEN JOSIAH BILLINGSLEA General Studies
MANAZIO R BOWEN General Studies
ALEXIS BOYD General Studies
CYNSERE AMARI BOYD General Studies
KAYLA BRADFORD General Studies
MARYAH KAYLA BROOKINS General Studies
REESE L BROWN General Studies
URI JONATHAN BUTLER General Studies
KENDALL BERNARD CAFFEY General Studies
RAYMOND G CANNON General Studies
CALEB KEYTH CAREY General Studies
JASMINE MICHELLE JEAN CHOYCE EL General Studies
KAMARRAH KALIYAH CUNNINGHAM General Studies
TYLIAH M DAVIS General Studies
DENAIJIA MONEAU WESLEY RACHEL CAITLYN WILLIAMS
ALEXIS PEREZ WILLIAMS
AIYANNA RACHELLE DAVIS General Studies
JAMAR EARL DONALDSON General Studies
JALANI TOUSSANT DOOLIN General Studies
XAVIER MONTREY DOUGLAS General Studies
JAHNARI TANYCE DRAKES General Studies
KADA DUNN General Studies
TRENDON DEON EDWARDS General Studies
LAKYI O ELLISON General Studies
DASHAWNA J ENGRAM General Studies
TRINITY L FOSTER General Studies
AMYAH JOI GABRIEL General Studies
ZIYYAH GARDNER General Studies
TYLER CHANÁE GENTRY General Studies
KENNADI MARIE GRAHAM General Studies
RILEY MATTHEW GRAHAMPANNELL General Studies
SYKIA RAQUEL GREENLEY General Studies
BRELYN LOREN GRISBY General Studies
KEYONTE A HAMMON General Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration
DARIUS KELLIAN ARNETTE Accounting
MAURLON AHMAD BAKER Management
SHANNYN FANTASIA BAKER Supply Chain Management
VINCE A BARTHOLOMEW III Management
STEPHEN JOSIAH BILLINGSLEA Management
NHYA LYNNETTE BOYD Management
MARYAH KAYLA BROOKINS Business Administration
LONDON GABRIEL BROOKINS Management
REESE L BROWN Management
CALEB KEYTH CAREY Management
MICHAEL ERIC
CHAPPELL JR. Management Information Systems
JASMINE MICHELLE
JEAN CHOYCE EL Management
KELENN ISAYAH CRAIG Management
XAVIER MONTREY DOUGLAS Finance
XAVIER MONTREY DOUGLAS Management Information Systems
ANGEL Z EDWARDS Finance
MONTANA DEWAYNE EZELL Management
TYLER CHANÁE GENTRY Business Administration
RA’SHON ANEECE GRIFFIN Management
KEYONTE A HAMMON Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science
REGINALD MAKEL ARCHIBALD Computer Science
KRISTIAN CHARLES BACCUS Technology
NYLA CYNTHIA BANKS Agricultural Science
TORRENCE BARDELL Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
BRYSEN NICOLE BARTLEY Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
SAMUEL CLINT BATTLE JR. Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
NIA BATTLES Corrections
JA’ANGELA BIBBS Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
CAMERON BILLINGS Agricultural Science
MANAZIO R BOWEN Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
EMMA GRACE BOWERS MONTGOMERY Biology
FABIAN DEVON BRADFORD Agricultural Science
KAYLA BRADFORD Computer Science
JAMYA A’MAE BRICE-MOORE Agricultural Science
KOURTNEY J BROWN Agricultural Science
AZARIA L BROWN Agricultural Science
JORDAN JUDEA BROWN Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
MARIA N BROWN Biology
DAMIA MONQUIE BROWN Biology
TATIANA BROWN Corrections
ANTWANIECE SHANELLE BRUNER Organizational Leadership
ROBYN BRYANT Organizational Leadership
SHARMAINE RAYVONE BURRIS Family and Consumer Sciences
DEMARION D HAYES Management
DACIA K HINDSMAN Management
ANTWUAN JACKSON II Management
AALIYAH K KING Management
JOSHUA JAVID MASON JJM Management Information Systems
JANELLE NIKOLE MCFARLAND Management
JESSE MOLINA Management
KHALIL MEHKI MORRIS Management
YASMEEN JANIECE REED THOMPSON Management
GABRIEL D RHONE-DUNN Accounting
KENDALL BERNARD CAFFEY Health Administration
MILES H CHANDLER Organizational Leadership
CAMERON J CLEMMONS Health Administration
EMOREE SYNAI COLEY Computer Science
TANISHA DESHAN COOPER Family and Consumer Sciences
GENESIS MARIE DAMBREVILLE Biology
TYLIAH M DAVIS Corrections
TRENDON DEON EDWARDS Chemistry
LAKYI O ELLISON Agricultural Science
AMANDA KAY FACTOR Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
ITALE D FIELDS Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
DONTE M FISHER JR Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
DAKIM JAH-QUAN RIVERA Management
LEAH SIMONE SCICERE Management
AALIYH NICOLE SENTU SESAY Management
DIANE IESHA ANNETTE SIMS Management
KELDRICK TRENORD SMITH II Management
DE’VONTAY DEWAYNE SMITH Management
MIA ROSE UVALDO Management
PERRIER ANNELL FLANNIGAN Agribusiness And Applied Economics
TIMA ALEXUS FLENORY Family and Consumer Sciences
TRINITY L FOSTER Corrections
SHALEYA JASHAE FREEMAN Corrections
AMYAH JOI GABRIEL Agricultural Science
ZIYYAH GARDNER Biology
ANTHONY BLAZE GAZAWAY Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
JAMES EDWARD HUGHES GRACE Agricultural Science
KENNADI MARIE GRAHAM Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
JOSIAH BENJAMIN LAWRENCE GRAYSON Computer Science
SYKIA RAQUEL GREENLEY Corrections
ARIANNA MARIE GRIFFIN Agricultural Science
BRELYN LOREN GRISBY Family and Consumer Sciences
MICHAEL TYRONE HANKINS JR Agricultural Science
CLARENCIO D HARDING Corrections
DESTINY LEMIRACLE HAYWOOD Agricultural Science
JTAELII NE HEATH Biology
KIYAH N HEDGE Agricultural Science
JORDYN SHERI BAILEY HELMS Agricultural Science
VINCENT DARRELL HODGE SR Organizational Leadership
DAYSHA M ISAAC Biology
JORDAN LYDAWN JACKSON Agricultural Science
DAVIONA M JACKSON Agricultural Science
AJAH KELIS JACKSON Corrections
MARAE’ K JACKSON Computer Science
KOURTNEY JACKSON Corrections
AURYANA LYNN JOHNSON Health Administration
KATAJH ADREYAN JOHNSON Agricultural Science
FELICIA JOHNSON Agricultural Science
TAMEKA N JOHNSON Family and Consumer Sciences
CLARKE AUSTIN JONES Agricultural Science
DE’AJIA C KAIGLER Family and Consumer Sciences
TRAYVON D LEWIS Health Administration
PIERRE RENE LILLY Computer Science
TYRIANA NICOLE LISTER Agricultural Science
MYLES ANTHONY LOWERY Agricultural Science
AHQUANEES D MAPPS Biology
TRAVIS C MARTIN Corrections
AKILAH KAI MASTERS Biology
MALEEK TAJ MAYE Corrections
ASHAQWAYE SADIAH MCTHOMAS
Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
ISAIAH MONK Computer Science
TIFFANI CAMILLE MOORE Family and Consumer Sciences
MAKEILA ARRIONE MORGAN Corrections
MIKELE DEWAYNE NASH Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
MADISON M ODOM Corrections
JOSHUA LUBASI OGUNBASE Biology
KRYSTAL PARKER Organizational Leadership
JALEN M PELREAN Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
TIFFANY CHANTE’L PERKINS Organizational Leadership
FAITH PORTER Biology
MICHAEL RAY PRATHER JR Agricultural Science
DURRELL J PRICE
Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
ANANDA DAYSHA RAY Technology
MCKINLEY DESHAWN REAGOR Biology
DARTAGNAN LEE REED Agricultural Science
SAMARA M RICH Agricultural Science
KAKIO L RICHARDSON Organizational Leadership
TERRICK T ROBINSON Agricultural Science
QUINCY DORJAN ROBINSON Organizational Leadership
CHRISTI DENISE ROBINSON Organizational Leadership
SHERANEK S ROGERS Corrections
ANIGAH E ROQUEMORE Corrections
SHATARRIKA MARIE ROSS Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
DORIYAN PLEZZ ROYAL Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
ZARIA SELIA ALNECIA RUSSELL Biology
CRE’A MYNIQUE SALES Corrections
ANDREA LANAE SCALES Computer Science
JAMIE MICHELLE SCALES Agricultural Science
ADAM CHRISTOPHER SCHOATSSTOUTERMIRE Agricultural Science
KAYLA N SCOTT Family and Consumer Sciences
MYKAH Y SELLERS Biology
TIMESHA D SHOALS Family and Consumer Sciences
QUENTIN ISAIAH SPARROW Agricultural Science
JADA NICOLE STEVENSON Corrections
JAMES FRANKLIN SWEGER Biology
DEANDRIA THOMAS Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
ZHARIA ANN THOMPSON Corrections
MAIA TRELEAVEN V Organizational Leadership
JUSTIN LEE TRENT Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
TA’VON RASHI TUSA Agricultural Science
JATHANIEL I WAKEFIELD Computer Science
DEMARI JAQUEITH WARD Agricultural Science
STERLING R WARREN Agricultural Science
KIERRA S WASHINGTON Biology
LEW-SHAYA LESSEREAN WEEMS Corrections
ALEXIS LASHONE WELLS Family and Consumer Sciences
JAVONNTI MATAEO WILKINSON Technology
JAEDEN E WILLIAMS Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
GRACE VICTORIA WILLIAMS Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
JORDAN RENEE WILSON Health, Physical Education, Recreation Education
KIMBERLY D WOODWARD Organizational Leadership
CHRISTIANNA L WORTHAM Family and Consumer Sciences
CALEB D WRIGHT Technology
OLOLADE DEBORAH YEROKUN Corrections
Langston University National Alumni Association
Induction Ceremony
LEADER: Know ye that we are among the privileged who have been nurtured in the spirit of the many men and women who have passed this way and are rendering distinguished service to mankind because of LU’s dedication to excellence for more than a century.
GRADUATES: We shall remember that we are recipients of a great and precious heritage.
LEADER: Know ye that we have been trained by men and women who have passed on to us the very best that time and experience have given to them and that we do well to carry that dedication from Langston to the World.
GRADUATES: We shall strive with all our might and energy to prove ourselves worthy through our service to mankind.
LEADER: Know ye that we are to solemnly promise to uphold LU and its commitment to Education for Service with our talents, our time, our energies, and our contributions so that forevermore we shall “All gaze with pride.”
GRADUATES: We pledge to dedicate ourselves to the programs of “Dear Langston” and its traditions and to work toward the improvement of the communities in which we live and to make our lives count for much in the service to mankind.
LUNAA PRESIDENT: Having heard your affirmation of continued commitment to Langston University, you have earned the “Rite of Passage” to join the thousands of sons and daughters who continue to serve mankind throughout the world.
LU PRESIDENT: To signify this auspicious achievement, please change your tassels to indicate that you are officially alumni of Langston University.
Alma Mater
Dear Langston
Words By Samuel Sadler
Music By F.J. Work
First Verse
High on a throne with royal mien, Our hope and our mother stand. All gaze with pride upon the scene
High o’er the silv’ry strand; All gaze with pride upon the scene Where our hope and our mother stand.
Chorus
Dear Langston, Dear Langston, Thy sons and daughters brave Will strive on with courage Their honored shrine to save.
With a “Sis! Boom! Bah!” and a “Hip! Hurrah!” with a “Hip-hur-rah!”
We rally to Langston, Dear Langston, to thee.
Second Verse
If ever man should dare bring low
Thy blazoned banner high, We’ll battle with the vicious foe and for thy honor die.
We’ll strive and overcome the foe, or for thy honor die.
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Written by James Weldon Johnson
Lift every voice and sing, 'Til earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on 'til victory is won.