Beacon Magazine | LeMoyne-Owen College (Fall 2022)

PROFESSOR PHILLIP DOTSON

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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

Greetings Magicians and Happy 160th!

I can’t express how honored I am to have been chosen as the lucky number 13 to lead this esteemed institution. By now, you’ve probably heard about the 4 Rs (recruitment, retention, relationships, and revenue) that have been guiding my efforts for advancing LOC. I appreciate your feedback, support, engagement, and contributions. All will be integral as we begin to plan LOC’s renaissance.

The numbers make up our immediate priority. The immediate focus has been improving our recruitment, retention and graduation rates. The only way to change the data is to change the data!

We have deployed several intentional practices to recruit, retain and reclaim students. The impact of those efforts will be reflected in our retention and graduation rates in the immediate future. Our first-time freshman enrollment increased 54% from the Fall of 2021 to the Fall of 2022 as a result of the reorganization of our enrollment management operation. Academic and Financial Aid appeal processes have been updated and advising has been restructured to better serve the first and second-year students who require more support and structure early in their matriculation.

To be successful and truly compete, we must expand the College’s footprint, academic programs and offerings, student support systems, and our Athletic programs. Doing so calls for investment, consideration of the industry’s demands, and flexibility in our offerings to meet those demands-just as our competitors have. We are also focusing on certificate programs and creating pipelines for recruitment and graduate studies. We welcomed two Fulbright Scholars hailing from Spain and Portugal this fall. We also plan to activate our dormant radio station.

Regarding our footprint, you’ll soon see a new website and capital updates to include a renovated Student Center and the groundbreaking

of the Technology and Innovation Research Center (TIRC) as the headquarters of our first Program of Distinction, Cybersecurity. The Endowed Chair for Computer Science and Cybersecurity will be housed in the TIRC.

A necessary component of all the goals is to establish a team on campus and within the community. Building a trusting and respectful relationship is vital. This fall’s Faculty Staff Institute, Building Teams to Facilitate Institutional Success: Renaissance, included time designated for teambuilding facilitated by a respected expert. Those sessions will continue into the fall in smaller groups to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.

As our current strategic plan (Destination 2023) approaches its conclusion, the foundation for the next strategic plan that will guide LOC’s next resurgence is being developed in consultation with the Board of Trustees, the campus, alumni, and LOC supporter constituencies.

Thank you for supporting this year’s 807 Day Telethon. Last year’s inaugural effort was the College’s single highest day of fundraising. We eclipsed that total this year! Alumni and friends of LOC served as guests and guest hosts for this year’s telethon on August 7 and August 8. New this year was a rooftop reception for LOC supporters and the purple lighting of the Mighty Lights Bridge in honor of our 160th and 807 Day.

Together we can build upon the great institutional legacy that was birthed 160 years ago and has since excelled as a beacon and landmark of Memphis.

Warm regards,

Vernell Bennett-Fairs, Ed.D.

HONORING OUR PAST … PREPARING OUR FUTURE

LOC IS TRANSFORMING AND GROWING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE MODERN WORLD

I would like to start by saying thank you, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, for your continued support. I would also like to publicly welcome our new Board Members which includes trustees, faculty, and students.

Over the past few months, we’ve had much to celebrate including our President Bennett-Fairs’ investiture and the 160 years of LOC’s existence. As we celebrate 160 years in existence–a rich and resilient history and legacy, we also celebrate transformation. Our institution has remained true to its purpose in the community as a beacon of hope while reinventing itself continuously over time to meet the needs of students who wish to learn, compete and impact others. Meeting the needs of our students and community requires such transformation. We are at a critical juncture that requires our unified focus on transforming and growing into the LOC our students need to meet the needs of the modern world.

As the LOC strategic plan is under revision, I look forward to the continued collaboration and unified effort of the entire LOC campus family, alumni, friends, and community partners.

Patricia Covington Board of Trustees Chair

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS

Ms. Patricia Covington, Chair

Mr. Donald W. Comer, Second Vice Chair Mrs. Sharon Devine Harris, Secretary

MEMBERS

Dr. Lilia A. Abron

Mr. Jason H. Berger Mr. Byron Cole Dr. Christopher Davis Mrs. Vanecia Kimbrow Mr. Mickell Lowery Representative Larry J. Miller Mr. Tracy Miller

Mr. Michael Scarbrough

Dr. Claudette Shephard Dr. Haywood Strickland Mr. Victor Walker Mrs. Katherine “KC” Warren Mr. Paul Young

EMERITI

Dr. James J. Bishop Dr. Thomas E. Dipko Mr. Jed Dreifus

Dr. Thomas Leonard Gibson

Mr. Herman A. Gilliam Dr. W. W. Herenton

Mr. Milton D. Hill Mrs. Fredricka Allen Hodges

Mr. Robert L. Johnson Ms. Velma Lois Jones

Mr. Robert Lipscomb Dr. Bennie P. Reams Mr. Ronald A. Walter

FACULTY REPRESENATIVES

Dr. Delphia Harris Dr. Zina Parker

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Ms. Tabatha Barlow

CELEBRATING MEMPHIS’ ONLY

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY

LeMoyne-Owen College has stood as a beacon of the community as Memphis’s only Historically Black College and University for 160 years. In 1862, the College was founded as Lincoln School, which later became LeMoyne Normal and Commercial School. LeMoyne College would later merge with S.A. Owen Junior College in 1968. Decades later, LeMoyneOwen College continues to advance in the community and beyond by exploring its magical opportunities in leadership and innovation.

LOC kicked off its yearlong celebration of activities called the “Purple Reign” with a ceremony on the historic steps of Brownlee Hall, including an address from President Dr. Bennett-Fairs, the Board of Trustees, and other dignitaries and community members. Throughout the commemorative year, the College will continue to be engaged through community supporters and partners, and alumni base.

EDUCATING LEADERS & CHANGEMAKERS FOR 160 YEARS.

Dr. Vernell Bennett-Fairs was installed as the 13th president of LeMoyne-Owen College, May 5, during the Investiture, a three-day celebration of the College and its resurgence and legacy.

13TH PRESIDENT OF LeMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE

Dr. Bennett-Fairs is the second woman to hold the position of President of the first historically Black college in Greater Memphis and West Tennessee. The investiture was held after President Bennett-Fairs’ first year of service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s theme was Pure Imagination. The focus was on how we each can use our imagination to create a better tomorrow. This is a gift that allows us to change the world around us.

The Technology Symposium

The investiture events opened with a glimpse of LeMoyne-Owen College’s future in Technology and Cyber Security. The Technology Symposium was held Wednesday, May 4 at The National Civil Rights Museum. The leadership symposium focused on cybersecurity featuring keynote speaker, Tony Sharp, Booz Allen Senior Vice-President. Tony Sharp has more than 25 years of leadership experience in information technology (IT) across various aspects of engineering and software development. Tony’s areas of expertise include information security, network and communications systems, software development and quality assurance, infrastructure engineering, and collaboration platforms. Before joining Booz Allen, Tony was an IT leader at FedEx. for more than 20 years.

THE PRESIDENTIAL INVESITITURE OFVernell Benett-Fairs, Ed.D. LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

The Leadership Luncheon

The Leadership Luncheon was held Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Guesthouse at Graceland. It brought together countless community leaders, local businesses, and government representatives in support of LeMoyne-Owen College.

The Keynote speaker was Erika James, Ph.D., Dean, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Dean Erika James consistently raises the bar in higher education as an award-winning educator, leading expert in her field, and respected mentor who has paved the way for women leaders. She was the first woman and first person of color to be appointed dean of the Wharton School in the institution’s 139-year history.

The Presidential Gala

Friday evening’s Presidential Gala was set in stylish surroundings at Downtown’s The Columns. About 500 formally attired alumni, friends and supporters gathered to officially welcome and celebrate Dr. Bennett-Fairs, who became President Jan. 5, 2021.

The presidential gala, themed “Pure Imagination,” hosted by actress and producer Malinda Williams, was a night of celebration and vision-casting with live entertainment by President Bennett-Fairs and recording artists Freddie Jackson and Midnight Star.

A Special Thank You TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS

Air-One Services

Aladdin Campus Dining

ALSAC Baptist Memorial Health Care Center

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Dr. Marcia Bowden

Brown Missionary Baptist Church Trustee Donald Comer Covenant Contractors Trustee Patricia Covington Cummins, Inc.

Trustee Dr. Christopher Davis Electrical Services, Inc.

Shelby County Mayor’s Office Trustee Sharon Devine Harris

Honest Monument Company

Kleen Kut Lawn Service Memphis Grizzlies Metropolitan Baptist Church Nu Era Pest Control

Pro-Tech Services Group, Inc. Regions

Beverly & Howard Robertson

Shelby County Board of Commissioners

Top Notch Security Veasley Rubbish Company

The Wesley Peachtree Group, CPA’s WLOK

Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis Worldwide Cleaning Services

Commencement

SATURDAY, MAY THE SEVENTH | TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-TWO TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING | ORPHEUM THEATER | MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

Nearly 150 students transitioned from LeMoyne-Owen College students to alumni during the College’s 152nd Commencement, May 8, 2022. The ceremony included Summer and Fall 2021 graduates who were not able to participate in commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Donald Frieson, Lowe’s Executive Vice-President of Supply Chain, delivered the keynote address.

“Take every opportunity you can to be of service to others, to your families, your friends and your neighbors,” Frieson said to the Class of 2021 and 2022. “Volunteer, and help people become their best selves. Be a leader that serves others.”

In the spirit of giving, before closing Frieson announced that he and team members from Lowe’s would be returning to LOC’s campus to provide a substantial donation of $1 million. Holding true to his announcement, Lowes executives returned on May 11 and presented Dr. Bennett-Fairs with a check to support the College.

Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degrees were also awarded to Frieson, Beverly Robertson, President, and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, and Reverend Dr. James Lawson, Civil Rights Movement strategist and icon, for their commitment to excellence and impact on the greater community.

The Magic is in you! Class of 2022

“While you are preparing to impact the world around you, remember to celebrate yourselves and your accomplishments.

Keep the LeMoyne-Owen spirit close. Become active within your communities and open the door for others who walk through. Spread your magic, you have earned it.”

-PATRICIA COVINGTON, Board of Trustees Chair, Spring 2022 Commencement

A FAMILY AFFAIR

TWO LOC GRADUATES MAKE NONTRADITIONAL STUDIES A FAMILY AFFAIR

Two Memphis sisters with non-traditional academic journeys are now LeMoyne-Owen College graduates—both receiving their degrees in May.

Loletha Norman arrived at LeMoyne-Owen College in the Fall of 1969, but within a year, she took a different educational path, enrolling in a local business school soon after. For more than 30 years, she worked in administrative roles, retiring from Memphis-Shelby County Schools as a school financial secretary.

Her younger sister, Loretta Daniel, graduated high school in 1964 and enrolled in Southwest Tennessee Community College (formerly Shelby State Community College). After marrying and starting a family, she could not complete her studies. Instead, she joined the workforce, working for nearly 40 years at the Regional Medical Center.

In 2018, Daniel decided to complete her college journey and re-enrolled in LeMoyneOwen College.

“I retired, and I decided I really wanted to go back and get my degree,” she said, adding that a friendly sibling rivalry with a brother who completed his four-year degree the first time around was another reason to graduate.

Daniel urged her other siblings who had not completed their studies to join her, and Norman accepted the challenge. On May 7, with support from their family, church, and LOC staff, Daniel received her bachelor’s degree in Art, and Criminal Justice; Norman received her associate degree in General Education.

Norman says the exposure she received at LOC will aid her love of traveling. She pointed out that experiencing college as an adult with lived experiences has been invaluable.

“I did a lot of things in college that I hadn’t done in life—that I should have done in life before I got this age,” she says. “But you just don’t think about that then. It’s (degree) proof that I finished what I started this time.”

Two native Memphian sisters fulfilled their goals of completing their college journeys as LeMoyne-Owen College graduates together.

“It was just exciting for me because I didn’t graduate, back in 1976,” Daniel says.

Congratulations to our new Magician alums!

LOVING OUR COMMUNITY

WE ARE CONNECTING WITH THE MEMPHIS COMMUNITY

LOC (Loving Our Community) Day is about sharing the Magic of LeMoyne-Owen College with our community.

The first installation of our LOC Day, based on the theme Reimagining Walker Avenue, was a community cleanup on the historic street between Mississippi Blvd. and Neptune Street. The effort brought together our College community, from students and faculty and staff, to alumni, the business community, and neighboring friends. “South Memphis is our home,” said Bennett-Fairs, as plans were being honed for the clean-up.

Dr. Bennett-Fairs said she was intentional about targeting South Memphis in volunteer initiatives, calling it “home” for LOC. “We have committed to providing additional opportunities for our college community and supporters to give back to not only LOC, but to our immediate neighborhood that has given so much to us.” The second installment of LOC Day was a Thanksgiving Dinner DriveThru Pantry hosted in partnership with the Kroger’s Delta Division. More than 600 food boxes with standard items for Thanksgiving dinner were given to families of the Boys and Girls Club of Memphis, various social agencies and the community free of charge.

A HISTORIC SPOTLIGHT DAY

Attendance for the fall’s Spotlight Day was historic, exceeding the semester’s full-time enrollment. More than 750 students from Shelby County and City Schools visited the campus for LOC’s Spotlight Day. The administration, faculty, staff, and students rolled out the purple carpet for Memphis’ best and brightest. The day-long event featured a college fair, presentations by the administration and department chairs, and performances by the cheer squad, drumline, and Divine 9 organizations. All attendees who applied to the College on that day received a Spotlight Day scholarship.

The College took Spotlight Day on the road to Southwest Tennessee Community College last spring to showcase academics and student life at LOC. Representatives from all academic divisions and campus groups, including the cheer squad, drumline, Divine 9 organizations, the Collegiate 100, and the Ambassadors, were in attendance.

SPThis year’s new student fall enrollment has increased 54% in part due to new Shelby County and City relationships that have become recruitment pipelines.

THE LOC FAMILY EXPANDS

WILLIAM ANDERSON, a championshipwinning coach and alumnus was appointed Athletic Director for LeMoyne-Owen College. Anderson brings 20 years of coaching and mentoring experience at the collegiate level. Including most recently serving as Head LOC Men’s Basketball Coach. This year the Athletics Department welcomed two stellar athletes to their coaching staff.

BONZI WELLS, a former Memphis Grizzlies player, is our Men’s Basketball coach. Wells is a decorated athlete who has played professionally for more than ten years in the NBA and overseas.

DR. ROCHELLE STEVENS is the Track and Field Head Coach. The Memphis native is a two-time Olympic competitor and winner of a silver medal in the 1992 games and the gold medal in the 1996 Games.

EXCEEDING THE SEMESTER’S FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT

LOC ATHLETICS

Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender

In

MR. JAMES COWAN, JR. ’48, (BS, Biology) Past President, National and Memphis LOC Alumni; he was appointed the first Black rural letter carrier in Tennessee by the United States Postal Service.

DR. HERMAN W. HENNING, Jr. ’57, (BS, History) author, humanitarian, educator, international liaison

Greetings Magicians and Happy 160th! I can’t express how honored I am to have been chosen as the lucky number 13 to lead this esteemed institution. By now, you’ve probably heard about the 4 Rs (recruitment, retention, relationships, and

MS. GLORIA V. SMITH, ESQ.’67 (BA, English), educator, Memphis attorney, humanitarian

MR. WALLACE CALLAHAN ’68, (BS Education), Comptroller

MR. ROBERT DYE ’68, (BS, Sociology), retired sales representative

MS. JOSEPHINE HENLEY HAYSLETT ’68, (BS, Sociology), retired educator

MR. JAMES HALEY, SR., ‘ 66 (BS, Biology), Memphis City School educator

MRS. SADIE MABON WILLIAMS ‘64, (BS, Education), Memphis City School educator

MRS. DORIS P. MILES ’68, (BS, Education) former LeMoyneOwen College staff member

MRS. SHERIDAN MAXINE HICKS BANKS ’57, (BS, Natural Science), Memphis City School educator

ALLEN WESLEY STILES, ’61, (BS, Math) College educator, Activist

EVA MAE HENSON ’92, (BBA), retired LOC faculty/staff member

MRS. TEAMORA SANDIDGE MCCLAIN-WATSON ’68 (BS, Education) Memphis City School educator)

MARILYN D. ROBINSON ’78, (Bachelor of Business Administration /Finance), Minority Business Executive

OSCAR “BIG O”

LeMoyne-Owen college who

be forever

Mrs. Dorothy Anderson Simmons, Memphis City School educator

MRS. DOROTHY C. HENDERSON ’62, (BS, Education) Memphis City School educator

MRS. SADIE HOLLOWELL WALKERCHARLTON ’64, (BS, Education) Memphis City School educator

MRS. BETTY JEAN JOHNSON WILSON ’63, (BS Elementary Education)

Crowned Miss Freshman Owen College – 1960, Crowned Miss Owen College – 1961; Owen College Graduate – 1961;LeMoyne College Graduate – 1963; retired educator of 41 years

RICHARD BROWN ’58.

MALCOLM WEED, JR. ‘68

BEVERLY ANN DOVER ’80

june_chinn-jointer@loc.edu.

RENAISSANCE

THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF LOC

Residing for 160 years as the nation’s 5th oldest historically black college and university, we are embarking on a ‘resurgence to greatness’ by expanding our academic offerings, creating collaborations in support of career readiness, and developing support systems to improve retention and graduation rates.

(Pictured:Alexandria Lowe & Jurriyan Johnson)

THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF LOC RENAISSANCE

LeMoyne-Owen College has stood as a beacon of the community as Memphis’ only Historically Black College and University for 160 years. In 1862, the college was founded as Lincoln School, which later became LeMoyne Normal and Commercial School. LeMoyne College would later merge with S.A. Owen Junior College in 1968. Decades later, LOC continues to advance in the community and beyond by exploring its magical opportunities in leadership and innovation.

It’s an exciting time to be a LeMoyne-Owen College Magician. As the momentum surrounding LOC continues to grow, the world realizes what faculty, staff, and alumni have always known: LOC is a magical community of diverse leaders prepared for success locally, nationally, and globally.

Recently celebrating 160 years as the nation’s 5th oldest historically black college and university, we are embarking on a ‘resurgence to greatness’ by expanding our academic offerings, creating collaborations in support of career readiness, and developing support systems to improve retention and graduation rates.

The LOC team has created a strategy that centers around ‘4 Rs,’ recruitment, retention, relationships, and revenue.

Much progress has been made, including LOC’s first Program of

Distinction—Cybersecurity. We’ve also created partnerships with community colleges and graduate schools to establish pipelines for students to LOC and graduate school, including a memorandum of understanding with the New York Institute for Technology for Cybersecurity students.

As we continue developing relationships with outside entities, we’ve begun a partnership for transition into a Doctor of Pharmacy program. We are also working with the City of Memphis to establish a partnership in support of our Center for Business Innovation and Organizational Effectiveness. This center will focus on certificate offerings and entrepreneurship.

In addition to partnerships, we are expanding our footprint and demolition has begun to make way for the Technology, Innovation and Research Center that will serve as the headquarters for Cybersecurity. Additionally, our Student Center is being updated to meet the holistic needs of the 21st Century student.

As we consider transportation, we’ve added a fleet of vehicles to include two buses, two electric vehicles and two passenger vans. The townhomes on Walker Avenue have been repurposed back into housing to extend our housing capacity.

We’ve also expanded our athletic programming by bringing in some of the most well-respected athletes and

coaches from around the country, including former NBA standout Bonzi Wells and Olympic gold medalist Dr. Rochelle Stevens.

There is more to come as we continue to build on the momentum surrounding LOC. Through expanded offerings for our students, we can better do what we’ve always done— cultivate the magic in each student by providing them with opportunities and resources to compete in the 21stcentury workforce.

Our recent progress, the forthcoming projects, and the College’s rich history make up the LOC effect—a strong community of diverse leaders committed to the growth and success of our students.

WHAT’S NEW AT LeMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE

EMPHASIS ON SUPPORTING OUR RECRUITING STAFF

Announcement of the Student Ambassadors to our Admissions Team

Student recruiters will lead tours, maintain office hours, and help convey the student experience to potential LOC Magicians

REIMAGINING OUR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT OPERATION

New hires of 3 LOC alumni. To include two recent graduates. Recruiting our best to be employed by the College allows for impactful testimonials and pride within recruitment efforts

New Dean of Enrollment Position

Emphasis on assessing data, trends, and incorporating best practices into the recruitment process

The implementation of a customer management system (CRM) to automate prospect communications.

Automation of office processes including scheduling a campus tour

Inclusion of Student Ambassadors to the Admissions Team

Student recruiters will lead tours, maintain office hours, and help convey the student experience to potential LOC Magician

STRENGTHENING THE ACADEMY

Two Fulbright Scholars have joined our faculty for the academic year

New Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) have been established to create a seamless transition from community college

to graduate school and medical school

Center for Digital Teaching Excellence as a support system for faculty

Allocation of professional development funds for faculty and staff

Deployed the Canvas learning management system to support instruction, increase accessibility and student engagement, and to enhance the learning environment

RENOVATION OF THE STUDENT CENTER

Will now have a Student Government Association office. It will be a collaborative learning and meeting space

Digital signage for student media messages

The Student Food Pantry and Resource Center will be available during the 2022-2023 academic year. (Student Center)

Reinvented spaces for studying, engagement, and collaborative learning.

EXPANDING AND ELEVATING THE COLLEGE’S BRAND

Billboard, print, and television marketing

Superbowl and HBCU All-Star Game television

USA Today and Diverse Issues in Higher Education marketing

Reviving the College’s Relationship with the Faith Community

EXPANDING STUDENT SUPPORT AND

FORTHCOMING RETENTION INITIATIVES AS A PART OF

LOC MAGICIANS S.O.A.R. (STUDENT ORIENTATION, STUDENT ADVISING, STUDENT RETENTION)

EMPHASIS ON

READINESS

GIVING TO THE MAGIC

Our magic continues to spread nationwide to corporations committed to support our beloved college. This academic year, key partnerships were formed to impact our students and celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We are grateful to partners who are integral in serving our students and community.

Lowe’s’ $1 million contribution is a four-pronged investment for students. Including funding for the first Program of Distinction, emergency gap scholarships, general support of the Athletics program, and support of the newly-revived Track & Field program.

LOC is one of only eight HBCUs nationwide selected by FedEx to participate in the Student Ambassador Program to prepare HBCU students to be future leaders with opportunities to learn about the FedEx enterprise. As a part of the kickoff, Dr. Bennett-Fairs and students visited and officially opened the markets at the New York Stock Exchange.

Kroger Delta Division has invested $500,000 in a Next Generation Scholarship Program in partnership with the Women’s Foundation to benefit Booker T. Washington High School (Memphis) students who plan to attend LOC. 807 Day of Giving pulled in support and dollars to boost student recruitment and retention and institution branding efforts. 807 Day, celebrated on August 7 in honor of our historic address, 807 Walker, is the College’s largest day of

A BOOST!

giving. The multi-day telethon and celebration surpassed last year’s total. To date the telethon has raised $276,914.

Alumni, supporters and friends nationally took part to tout our impact and success on students and the world.

Canadian Pacific Railway served as the first 807 Day corporate sponsor. During the telethon’s first year they made the largest donation, giving at the highest corporate level. This year, they doubled last year’s donation and created an LOC internship that has transitioned into permanent employment for a Magician. Thank you, Canadian Pacific Railway for putting our students (pardon our pun) on the right track! Generational Magician excellence was on display when father and son alumni, former Memphis Mayor Pro Temp , Myron Lowery and Commissioner Mickell Lowery co-hosted a segment of the telethon.

New features were also introduced to engage donors, including a rooftop reception to watch the Mighty Lights Bridge lighting in purple and gold.

Thank you to the trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of LOC who donated, volunteered, and worked to make the weekend a success . The proceeds will help LOC make a significant impact in the lives of students. We look forward to seeing everyone next year for 807 Day 2023!

YOUR GIVING MATTERS!

LeMoyne-Owen College is embarking on a new era in the Office of Institutional Advancement. We are looking forward to collaborating with alumni chapters, corporate, community and national partners as we work to ensure the overall goals of the college are met.

Based on a long-standing tradition, LOC alumni and supporters all share a common bond: MAGICIAN PRIDE! Our magnificent pride grows with each student who attends and graduates from this great institution. Through our mutual efforts, LOC will continue to enhance quality academic experiences for our students; provide increased funding for improved facilities; offer scholarships for deserving students; and deliver support for enhanced academic programs.

As we plan, Institutional Advancement will be at the forefront garnering the necessary monetary resources to ensure the perpetual success of LeMoyne-Owen College. With your support, it ensures that your alma mater thrives for years to come.

You are encouraged to select one or multiple campaigns to route your donation. The LeMoyne-Owen College Office of Institutional Advancement serves as the only official contact for donations to the college and it issues all tax-exempt acknowledgments given directly to the college.

Should you require any assistance or information regarding any of the campaigns and or major gifting, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (901) 435-1526 or Julie_Graves@ loc.edu. We welcome all inquiries.

PICTURED IS THE LOC INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT TEAM: Dr. Derek Henson, Dr. June Chinn-Jointer, Ms. Julie Graves, Ms. Sheila Conard

The senior Music major has big plans for the 2022-23 school year, hoping to bring all LOC students together.

“This will make going to college easier,” she said. “It will add to our family environment and help us to not only get students, but keep students.”

Barlow, a mother of five, knows firsthand how important it is to have a close-knit environment where faculty and staff can provide an extra bit of encouragement.

“I had professors who would support and push me,” she said. “And that’s what we need.”

Barlow admitted that when she first came to LOC, she was on a

IT’S ALL ABOUT LOC UNITY

LOC alumni.

“I want the alumni to know that our team will reach out this year. We want them very involved in the semester,” she said. “We want to make them proud of us and proud to be alumni of LOC.”

devastating journey of self-hate and destruction, but thanks to LOC that’s all changed.

Barlow said the support she’s received is the kind she hopes the SGA will be able to provide other students. The group plans to bring together leaders from all campus organizations, including specialty clubs, sororities, and fraternities.

But Barlow pointed out- that while there will be fun activities, there will usually be an educational component.

“I want students to have fun but to learn as well,” she said.

Some of the events and initiatives the SGA plans to have in the upcoming school year include talent shows, music concerts, fitness workshops, and bible study. They are also looking for more opportunities to connect with

Currently, the SGA consists of 14 dedicated members—all of who Barlow said have committed to doing the work despite the time-consuming hours.

“We are the voice of the students. It is our job to bring whatever concerns that students have to the board to ensure our living and learning environment is peaceful and operates efficiently,” she said.

As the group prepares for the upcoming school year, they will greet students with a school-wide pep rally and an organization expo allowing students to choose clubs and activities of interest.

For Barlow, her SGA presidency means more than just planning and hosting events. She hopes that she can also help inspire students to achieve more.

“I am SGA president, but I’m not over the students, I am among them,” she said. “My goal is to be a beacon of light for the students.”

LeMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE’S STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT IS FOCUSED ON UNITING THE CAMPUS

Tabatha Barlow, LeMoyne-Owen College’s Student Government Association President (SGA) is all about LOC unity.

PURPLE & OLYMPIC GOLD

L e MOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD COACH DR. ROCHELLE STEVENS

LeMoyne-Owen College Track and Field Coach Rochelle Stevens has always been up for a challenge. The two-time Olympic medalist has competed against some of the country’s top athletes, winning a silver medal in the 1992 games and the gold medal for the 4×400-meter race in the 1996 games.

Now she’s prepping for her latest challenge— to lead her first season as coach of LOC’s men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track programs, which discontinued in 1998.

“I am looking forward to my team making a name for ourselves when we step out there this fall and prepare to win some championship races,” Stevens said.

LIS REPUDA CONSEQUI BLABORI NIS INCTATEM ID UT OPTATIUM NES NONSECTI

THE TWO-TIME OLYMPIC MEDALIST HAS COMPETED AGAINST SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP ATHLETES

The track and field star is confident that she’s chosen the right group of student athletes, many of who turned down offers from schools known for their track and field programs. Instead, they preferred to train under Stevens’ leadership.

“I’m excited about the ones who were able to see past the fact that we aren’t a power five school so that they could train with a champion, “Stevens said. “And I am a champion.”

Stevens is a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. She was also included in the inaugural Memphis Sports Hall of Fame induction class in 2019.

And while the accolades are plentiful, her focus now is on putting LOC’s Track and Field program on the map—helping students reach their full potential.

“It’s always been my mission to inspire and support students to be successful and achieve their dreams academically and successfully,” she said.

Stevens, who retired from competition in 2000, has worked with students through her Rochelle Stevens Foundation, providing scholarships, contributions, and hope for youth in track and field.

The Rochelle Stevens Foundation has assisted over 30,000 inner city boys & girls in the sport between the ages of 6 to 21 since 1990.

“We are really excited about the spirit, the passion, and the expertise in starting our track and field program again,” Athletic Director, William Anderson said.

For Stevens, a Memphis native who was also a star athlete at Melrose High School, being able to give back to her hometown makes her role even more meaningful. She also knows the impact a recognized sports program can have on enrollment and donor support.

“To be able to have people come to us and want to contribute a million dollars to see our students succeed is great,” she said, referring to the one $1 million gift Lowe’s provided LOC for its Cybersecurity program, scholarships, Track and Field, and general support for Atheletics. The partnership came about after Stevens introduced the LOC President, Dr. Vernell Bennett-Fairs to the Lowe’s CEO, who is a former Memphian.

“This transformational gift from Lowe’s will support our first Program of Distinction, student success in a variety of ways, and the rebirth of our Track & field program,” LOC President Dr. Vernell BennettFairs said after receiving the contribution. “We are so grateful Lowe’s believes in and sees value in LOC’s planned resurgence. Multiple students and operations will be impacted by this generous gift.”

Stevens hopes the support from donors also increases support from alumni and the greater Memphis community.

“The school is a building but it’s the people who make it great,” she said. “We want all LOC alumni to please come out and support our students.”

NIS INCTATEM ID UT OPTATIUM NES NONSECTI

BELIEVING IN THE MAGIC OF POSSIBILITIES

to study using industrystandard forensic tools to ensure they are prepared, equipped, and confident to pursue jobs in the cyber security field. The demand for the program is evident.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of individuals employed within the cybersecurity sector is slated to increase 31% by 2029. This rate exceeds the average for all occupations.

“I chose to get into cybersecurity because technology is evolving. As it grows, people using technology have been gradually giving more of their personal information away such as their passwords, credit card information, facial recognition, etc. My own curiosity behind where that information is stored and how it is protected is why I chose cybersecurity,” said Kamryn Knight, a student at LOC. “The program has been beneficial to me because it has broadened my knowledge in computer languages such as Python and Java. It has taught me the legalities and technical terms behind cybersecurity as well.”

“Believing in what’s possible,” is why Dr. Denise Ferebee, LeMoyneOwen College’s Director of the Center for Cyber Defense, said she is committed to making LOC’s Center for Cybersecurity an elite program with top-notch research and programming that prepares students for 21st-century success.

Since the Cyber security program’s inception in 2016, it has expanded from the exploratory phase— searching for opportunities to get classes on the schedule—to its own department. The Division of Computer Science (Cybersecurity and Information Technology) now offers five concentrations: data analytics, criminal justice, information assurance and cyber defense, network administration and design, Additionally, the Center has a full 30-person lab allowing students

As Dr. Ferebee continues to believe in the possible, the program is living up to expectations. The Center for Cybersecurity was designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency in 2019. It’s one of about 300 centers like it across the nation and one of few at historically black institutions.

While the program’s evolution has been tremendous, Dr. Ferebee points out that the students’ growth is more impressive.

“In the beginning, we were introducing technology to students who didn’t believe in their own ability,” she said.

“Students had no concept of coding and design, but when they were able to do it, they were amazed at what they could do.”

Aligned with LOC’s mission to help students realize their ‘magic,’ the Center for Cybersecurity is doing just that.

The Center for Cybersecurity has also expanded beyond its four walls, offering opportunities for community members to get involved. To increase digital literacy across the city, the Center is working with local schools and community organizations to offer camps and workshops related to information technology.

As the program continues to expand, so have the opportunities. Students have been able to intern with Fortune 500 companies like Lowe’s. Partnerships with tech organizations like Apple, Black Girls Code, and Code

LeMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE CENTER FOR CYBER DEFENSE CONTINUES TO PROVE WHAT’S POSSIBLE

LOC IS THE FUTURE OF CYBERSECURITY

LOC’s First Program of Distinction

• Technology Innovation and Research Center (TIRC) (Groundbreaking Soon)

• Endowed Chairperson for Computer Science and Cybersecurity

• Expanded Certificate Offerings

• Dual Enrollment Offerings

• Graduate School Pipelines

“I want to get beyond the building so that we can expand our research efforts and connect with the community...There is so much that we can do.”

-Dr. Denise Ferebee

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Jamond Bullock

ALUMNUS J. BULLOCK BRINGS ART TO LIFE ON LOCAL,NATIONAL STAGES

Jamond Bullock, artist, and owner of Alive Paint, uses his artwork to amplify corporate and public spaces. His latest work is featured in the newly remodeled Memphis International Airport.

The 2008 graduate, who entered LeMoyne-Owen College on an art scholarship, says he was challenged in both art and life while a student at LOC. Bullock credits Professor Phillip Dotson, Professor of Art, with increasing his workload to stretch him as a creative.

“At the time, I thought he was picking on me,” Bullock says. “But I see that he was fine-tuning me and getting me ready to work at the pace that I currently work at as an artist, which is usually doing several projects simultaneously.”

Since graduating, Bullock’s artwork has been commissioned for local and national clients, including Slim & Husky’s Pizza & Beeria, ServiceMaster, and film director Prentice Penny (HBO’s Insecure).

Learn more about Bullock and his artwork on social media at www.instagram.com/alivepaint.

FULBRIGHT FACULTY

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSISTANT (FLTA) PROGRAM |2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR AT LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE

LETICIA PÉREZ

is from a small town in Cantabria, northern Spain, where she attended both school and high school. At the age of 18, she moved to study the Degree in English Studies at the University of Oviedo (Asturias - also in northern Spain) and graduated in 2015. Then she started working as an English teacher in a language school in the afternoons for four academic years near her hometown, but she returned back to the same university to continue her formal education in 2019. In 2020 she graduated in the Master’s Degree in Spanish as a Foreign Language. She always wanted to study this master’s in order to be able to teach her mother tongue abroad. This would permit her continue learning informally about other countries and cultures (traveling is one of her hobbies if it can be considered so). After completing this master’s degree, in the pandemic era, she was again welcomed in the same language school she used to work at, but the following academic year, she decided again to return to university to study the Master’s Degree in Secondary Education Teacher Training, this time at the University of Cantabria, where she graduated in July 2022. This master’s degree is a requirement in Spain if you want to become a teacher in a public high school, which is one of her main plans for the long-term. In November 2021 she was awarded a Fulbright Grant under the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program for the academic year 2022-23 at LeMoyne-Owen College.

YANNA KAROLINA is a teacher from Salvador, Bahia (Brasil) who is passionate about words and their potential. She has been teaching Portuguese as a Second Language since 2015 in institutes and private classes, virtually and in person. She has also participated as an evaluator for the CELPE BRAS (the only Portuguese as a Second Language certificate proficiency exam in Brazil) in recent years. Before coming to LeMoyne-Owen college, she worked as a substitute professor of Portuguese (2022) at the Federal University of Bahia. She has a Master’s degree in Language and Culture (2021) from the same university, where she majored in Vernacular Letters with a specialization in Portuguese as a Second Language (2019). In the classroom, she seeks to provide a welcoming and dynamic environment and believes that, based on the individual experiences of students, it is possible to create a diverse and plural community.

BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

The Fulbright FLTA Program provides young teachers of English as a Foreign Language the opportunity to refine their teaching skills and broaden their knowledge of American cultures and customs while strengthening the instruction of foreign languages at colleges and universities in the United States

phillip dotson

Crediting former LOC President Judge Odell Horton (19701974) for elevating his drive and determination, Dotson said after his first interview with the former leader, he knew that he would

years of service

department as students are pushed to “open their minds to the limits of their imagination.”

“I know that art is a road that connects people and encourages them to explore their creativity,” he said. “I have many students who have walked these halls and have done significant work in the arts.”

Phillip Dotson, Professor of Art at LeMoyne-Owen College, is fulfilling his purpose, celebrating 50 years of service at LOC this year. For Dotson, his longstanding tenure is no surprise. In fact, he believes it’s by design.

“When I first came to the College, I knew that the visual arts program needed to be stabilized and that’s what I’ve dedicated my life to,” Professor Dotson said.

devote at least 50 years of his life to the Fine Arts Department.

The art connoisseur has been a member of the Magician Family since 1972, using the arts to connect with students and the community. Most recently, his work was featured at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis—with the exhibit running from October 2021 to January 2022.

Dotson’s enthusiasm for the craft permeates the Visual Arts

Although it’s been 50 years since Dotson taught his first class at LOC, his love for the College is still evident.

“All of us working here now are

on the journey of becoming who we are supposed to be and helping LOC become what we know it can be,” he said. “And I am glad to be a part of that.”

The Magician Family salutes and congratulates Professor Phillip Dotson for 50 years of service to LeMoyne-Owen College.

PROFESSOR DOTSON MARKS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY AS LOC ART PROFESSOR

THE FISCAL REPORT

LeMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (FOR

HONOR

DONORS

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

SESQUICENTENNIAL SOCEITY $10,000.00 & ABOVE

Mr. Howard & Mrs. Patricia Averyhart ‘68

Mr. Donald Comer

Dr. Anita E. Curry-Jackson ‘68

Mr. Tracy L. & Mrs. Sharon C. Miller ‘94

Ms. Pamela C. Mitchell

Mr. Johnny & Mrs. Kim Pitts

Mr. Gerald Robinson ‘71

Mr. Floyd Veasley ‘07

GOLD SOCIETY $5,000.00 & ABOVE

Dr. Lilia A. Abron ‘66

Dr. James J. & Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop ‘58

Ms. Patricia Covington

Dr. Carol Johnson Dean

Mr. J. W. & Mrs. Kathy Gibson

Mrs. Sharon Devine Harris Mrs. Barbara E. Jones ‘58

Mr. Martin S. Kelman

Mr. Mark Neely

Mr. Robert & Mrs. Myra Newman ‘76

Ms. Debra A. Sisson ‘77

Ms. Lila Smith ‘57

Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Marianne Walter

Mrs. Katherine “KC” & Mr. Jeff Warren

Mr. Christopher Winton

Mrs. Margaret A. Woods ‘72

PURPLE SOCIETY $2,500.00 & ABOVE

Ms. Mary Armstrong

Dr. Vernell Bennett-Fairs

Mr. Eugene C. Coleman ‘58

Mr. Maurice B. Crayton ‘03

Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Harter

Mrs. Eloise & Mr. Arthur Liggins ‘61

Mr. Everett W. McIntyre ‘68

Mr. Alfred Smith, III ‘72

Mr. Robert E. Simpson

Mr. Charles Traughber

Mr. James H. Wilhite ‘61

Dr. Ethelyn Williams-Neal

Ms. Marion I. Woodward ‘54

MAGICIAN SOCIETY $1,000.00 & ABOVE

Mr. William B. Anderson ‘98

Dr. Dwight D. Andrews

Mrs. Sheridan H. Banks ‘57

Ms. Glennie G. Bernard ‘72

Mrs. Mary G. Binion ‘71

Mrs. Mary H. Boston ‘68

Mr. William P. Brown ‘57

Mr. Jesse W. Chatman ‘71

Dr. Clarence Christian ‘68

Ms. Ophelia Clark ‘73

Dr. James L. Cowan, III

Dr. Christopher Davis

Rev. & Mrs. Thomas E. Dipko

Mr. Jed Dreifus

Mrs. Mary N. Easley ‘67

Pastor Charles Elliott

Mr. David & Mrs. Mercedes Evans

The Honorable Walter L. Evans Mrs. Ophelia W. Flowers ‘50 Mrs. Lucia F. Gilliland

Ms. Makeda T. Glover ‘68

Mrs. Lizzie P. Haley ‘63

Mr. John E. Hamilton ‘70

Mrs. Geraldine Harper ‘55 Mrs. Dorothy C. Harris ‘68

Mr. Eddie & Dr. Michelle Harris

Mr. Calvin M. Herring ‘69

Mr. Jeffrey D. Hines ‘93

Mr. Clint & Elaine Jackson ‘76

Dr. Brinders Jones ‘78

Mr. Chorcie Jones ‘90

Ms. Sharon D. Jones ‘98

Ms. Velma L. Jones ‘52

Dr. Wesley E. Jones

Mr. James R. Jordan ‘75

Mr. Augustus & Mrs. Bennie Kelley ‘66

Mr. George E. Kirby ‘53

Mrs. Jennie W. Kirby ‘52

Mrs. Bertha L. Kokuma ‘61

Dr. Vanessa Rogers Long ‘75

Ms. Karen R. Love ‘94

Mrs. Perre Magness

Mrs. Katie J. Mallory ‘62

Mrs. Elma D. Mayo ‘73

Mrs. Mable Mead ‘50

The Honorable Larry J. Miller ‘76 Mr. Reginald B. Milton ‘92

Mr. Joseph Mims

Mr. Curtis L. & Mrs. Iola W. Mitchell ‘62

Mrs. Merry Moore ‘00

Mrs. Margaret C. Morrison ‘57

Mrs. Christean B. Outlaw

Mrs. Freddie R. Payton ‘65

Mrs. Juanita M. Parrish ‘73

Mr. Douglas C. Petties

Ms. Johnetta Phillips ‘72

Mr. Verties Sails, Jr. ‘64

Mr. Stanley B. Sawyer ‘78

Mr. Ronald M. Simmons ‘85

Mr. John E. Simpson ‘71

Mrs. Beverly F. Smith-Drake ‘60

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Stewart ‘69

Mr. Steve C. Taylor ‘63

Ms. Mary Ford Thomas

Dr. Homer Turner

Mrs. Dorothy R. Upshaw ‘65

Mr. Troy L. Vaughan, Jr. ‘65

Mrs. Barbara J. Waller ‘68

Dr. Ella H. Watson ‘68

Mrs. Sadie M. Wiley ‘62

Mrs. Alma B. Williams ‘72

Ms. Canary L. Williams ‘66

Dr. Ernestine P. Williams-Glass Ms. Peggy Wright ‘65

FRANCIS JULIUS LeMOYNE SOCIETY $750.00 & ABOVE

Mr. David Acey ‘60

Mrs. Yvonne Acey ‘58

Mr. Charlie P. Booker ‘63

Mrs. Arbrie Griffin Bradley ‘67

Mr. Ernest Carpenter

Ms. Sarah Chatman

The Honorable Damita J. Dandridge ‘78

Ms. Forestine Frazier ‘68

Mr. Bruce D. Hardy ‘86

Ms. Idesha S. Reese

Mrs. Corinne J. Thompson ‘54

Ms. Linda J. Williams ‘72

Ms. Sadie M. Williams

S.A. OWEN SOCIETY $500.00 & ABOVE

ANONYMOUS

Mrs. Roxie Ball ‘60

Ms. Walterine Bishop ‘68

Mr. Michael & Mrs. Emily Browne

Mrs. Jestine J. Carter ‘64

Class of 1968

Bishop Willie L. & Dr. Charlotte Coleman ‘78

Mrs. Gloria J. Copeland-Foster ‘66

Ms. Lillie R. Dodson ‘69

Ms. Alyson Dorsey

Mr. Edward A. Driver ‘61

Mr. Charles Eldridge

Mr. Ronald L. Ester

Mr. William Fletcher

Dr. Russell F. Floyd ‘72

Mrs. Carolyn M. Goodwin-Willett

Mrs. Barbara L. Gray ‘72

Mr. Daniel Louis Gray ‘74

Mrs. Pamela Guy-Fisher

Ms. Annetta A. Hamilton ‘68

Mr. Laurie Harper, III

Mr. Brady Floyd Henderson ‘75

Ms. K. Hill-Clarke

Ms. Janice Hill-Williams ‘68

Mr. Rodney Holmes

Ms. Camille Honesty

Ms. Judith Honesty

Mrs. Sarah M. Horton ‘64

Mrs. Clara M. Hussey

Dr. Catherine Johnson ‘71

Ms. Amy A. Jones ‘63

Mrs. Dorothy S. Katoe ‘60

Mrs. Bobbie J. Lomax ‘79

Ms. Rubystine McClinton

Mrs. Barbara G. McLemore ‘56

Mrs. Margaret S. Moore ‘63

Dr. W. Anthony Neal

Ms. Linda Peppers

Dr. Gloria J. Pryor ‘75

Mrs. Rose L. Shackelford ‘58

Mr. Alvin L. Sinclair ‘74

Rev. Otis A. Smith ‘62

Ms. Ava Sudduth ‘63

Mrs. Patricia T. Thomas ‘65

Mrs. Katrina E. Thompson ‘82

Mrs. Jane Venson-Talford

Mr. & Mrs. John Thomas Walsh

Mrs. Marva B. Williams ‘66

Mr. Thomas E. Williams

Ms. Georgia Wilson ‘68

Ms. Gloria Worthy

Mr. Peter & Mrs. Elizabeth Zanca

1862 SOCIETY $250.00 & ABOVE

Ms. Dorothy L. Akines ‘50

Dr. Charles C. & Mrs. Helen Bailey ‘82

Mrs. Elsie Lewis Bailey

Mrs. Carolyn B. Bishop

Mr. Jerome Blakemore

Ms. Joyce Bolton

Mrs. Jozelle L. Booker

Mrs. Leticia Boyd

Mrs. Lillie M. Carpenter ‘68

Mr. William Cothran

Mrs. Nettie W. Crawford ‘72

Mrs. Carolyn J. Crout ‘79

Mr. Edward C. Dickerson

Mrs. Yolanda Emodogo

Ms. Michelle D. Flake ‘79

Rev. Allen M. Fluent

Ms. Marion G. Freeman ‘69

Mrs. Doretha M. Gilbert ‘60

Ms. Velma J. Gray ‘96

Mayor Lee Harris

Dr. Marieta W. Harris

Dr. Louis-Charles Harvey ‘67

Mrs. Mary E. Harvey ‘67

Ms. Frances S. Howard

Mr. M. Maurice Hulon ‘79

Dr. Josephine B. Isabel-Jones ‘61

Mr. Charles L. Jackson ‘67

Ms. Margaret H. Jones ‘66

Ms. Bobbie J. Lawrence

Mr. Roy Logan ‘64

Mr. Murray McKay

Ms. Beverly A. Morris ‘73

Mrs. Shirley C. Neely ‘63

Dr. Alma J. Norment ‘58

Mr. Frank Patterson, III ‘67

Mrs. Delsie L. Payne ‘68

Mr. Darryl K. Porter

Mr. Franklin R. Shelton ‘67

Mrs. Wilma M. Smith ‘58

Mrs. Stacey J. Smith

Mr. Steve & Mrs. Vicki Stokes

Ms. Bobbie Temple ‘79 Mrs. Terri J. Towns ‘83

Dr. Sadie H. Walker-Charlton ‘64

Mrs. Mary E. Walker-Harris ‘72

Ms. Lynette Washington ‘92

Ms. Shantel Wright-Hines

Dr. Eliza M. Young ‘61

SECOND CENTURY CLUB $100.00 & ABOVE

Mr. Larry Alexander ‘73

Ms. Mary M. Alexander ‘70

Ms. Modena Alexander

Dr. Carol Allen

Ms. Suzanne Allen

Ms. Linda K. Anderson ‘94

Mr. Larry H. Andrews Sr. ‘76

Dr. Muhammad Anwar Mrs. Shalunda Askew-Elliott

Mr. & Mrs. George F. Bagby, Jr.

Mr. Andrew Baird

Mr. Patrick Bamwine

Mrs. Evelyn Barron-Strong ‘94

Ms. Velvet Bass

Ms. Shirley Batts ‘81

Lt. Colonel Larry Blanchard

J.Z. Bond

Ms. Audrey Bonner

Ms. Karen Boozer

Ms. Eleanor M. Buckley ‘63

Ms. Rebecca Bunke

Ms. Elizabeth Carroll ‘75

Mrs. Josephine W. Cartwright ‘62

Ms. Delise Casey

Dr. Katherine Causey

Dr. June A. Chinn-Jointer ‘79 Mrs. Pinkie H. Clark ‘61

Mr. Reginald Clark

Mrs. Evelyn Cleaves ‘66

Ms. Shirley J. Clements ‘94

Dr. Aretha L. Coleman-Terry ‘78

Ms. Barbara Conard

Ms. Sheila Conard

Ms. Angela Crawl

Mrs. Samara S. Crenshaw-Hardy ‘98 Mrs. Curlie C. Davis ‘55

Mrs. Marie Ann Franklin Davis ‘65 Mr. Larry C. Davis ‘74

Ms. Urla B. Davis ‘56

Dr. Willie Dean

Ms. Mary S. Debose ‘75

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald K. Delk ‘83 Mrs. Johnnie B. Donald ‘62

Mr. James C. Doss ‘72

Ms. Karen R. Dowell ‘86

Mrs. Earline W. Duncan ‘59

Mr. Robert Dunn, Jr. B.J. Echols

Mrs. Jean R. Ector ‘69

Mrs. Ellen M. Edge-Gunn ‘71

Ms. Alexandra Floyd ‘13

Ms. Sonja Forte

Mrs. Janice Frazier-Scott Mrs. Merlest Garling ‘13

Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles ‘59

Ms. Dorothy Geralds

Mrs. Lucy T. Gholston ‘62

Mrs. Olivia M. Gilbert ‘71

Ms. Stephanie Goldstein

Mrs. Delores P. Graham ‘54

Mrs. Carole S. Green ‘65

Mr. Mark Green

Ms. Rutha M. Griffin

Mrs. Lora Gubanov

Mrs. Queen T. Hall ‘64

Mrs. Denise B. Harding ‘95

Ms. Goldie M. Harrell ‘63

Dr. Delphia Harris

Ms. Marian Hart ‘10

Mrs. Elizabeth W. Hayes ‘75 Ms. Sharon Hayes

Ms. Chandra Hayslett

Mrs. Sharron L. Henderson ‘83

Mrs. Sterlene A. Herrod ‘62

Mrs. Earlene J. Holloway ‘81

Mrs. Dorothy Hollowell ‘68

Mrs. Nora D. Jackson ‘58

Mr. & Mrs. James B. Jalenak

Mr. Ricky W. Jeans

Mrs. Bobbie J. Johnson ‘68

Mr. & Mrs. Carl E. Johnson, Sr. ‘61

Ms. Mildred Johnson

Mrs. Mary Margaret Jones ‘64

Mr. Ronald Jones, II & Family

Mr. & Mrs. Larue Keller ‘02

Mrs. Evelyn W. Kent ‘64

Mr. Justin Key ‘06

Mrs. Jevita Kilpatrick ‘60

Ms. Glynnis King

Ms. Katheryn Lee ‘69

Mrs. Ladell P. Locke ‘64

Mrs. Minnie E. Logan ‘67

Mr. Mickell Lowery ‘00

Mrs. Aleta W. Maclin ‘86

Mr. & Mrs. Jerome B. Makowsky

Ms. Vivian C. Mathis ‘65

Dr. Felicia Mayfield

Mr. Charles A. McChriston ‘71

Mr. Roscoe McCoy, Jr. ‘72

Dr. Zella McDonald ‘65

Mrs. Elizabeth B. McKinley

Mrs. Evereteen McIntyre-Mayfield ‘69

Dr. Everett D. McKissic ‘64

Mrs. Jayeann M. McNeal ‘98

Mr. Thomas J. Milam

Mr. James Q. Mitchell

Mr. Logan T. & Mrs. Joyce C. Mitchell

Ms. Carrie B. Moore ‘55

Mr. Charles H. Moore ‘58

Mr. Stratten Moore

Mr. Derrick D. Morris ‘96

Mrs. Jerline Williams Nevilles ‘76

Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Norman ‘72

Ms. Deborah A. Northcross

Ms. Cecilia Nyamwandha

Ms. Edna Owens ‘87

Mr. Abraham Parker ‘73

Mr. Hannibal Parks Jr. ‘63

Mr. Eddie Pate

Mr. Dorsey T. Patterson

Mr. Larry Patton ‘80

Ms. Vivian Pearson ‘65

Mr. Walter L. Peggs, Jr. ‘91

Mrs. Veola Perry ‘70

Mrs. Mary A. Phillips ‘64

Mr. Larry Poindexter ‘83

Ms. Danielle Porter

Ms. Carolyn M. Powell ‘77

Mrs. Barbara Ollie Ragland

Dr. Carolyn Boyland Ragland ‘69

Dr. Meenakshi Rajagopalan Dr. Nikisha Richards ‘04

Mrs. Clarice L. Roberts ‘66 Mrs. Valtina G. Robinson ‘56

Mr. Alfred L. & Mrs. Carnell M. Rudd ‘55

Mrs. Jeraldine F. Sanderlin ‘53

Mr. Thomas L. Saulsberry

Mr. A. B. Saunders ‘54

Mrs. Tommie G. Savage ‘90

Mr. Youlon D. Savage ‘50

Mrs. Annie R. Sesley ‘62

Mr. Timothy Seymour Sr. Mrs. Georgia E. Shepherd ‘66

Ms. Angela B. Shipp ‘90 Mrs. Erdyne C. Skates ‘71 Mrs. Eula Burchfield Smith ‘72

Mr. Luther Smith Mrs. Sonja T. Smith ‘68 Mrs. Vinnie D. Standard ‘97

Ms. Luella Swisher

Rev. Hattie M. Thompson Ms. Lois Tines

Mrs. Phyllis N. Torry ‘95

Mrs. Bettye D. Trammell ‘48 Mr. Archie & Mrs. Veronica Tucker Mrs. Ruth E. Turner ‘66 Ms. Doris C. Tunstall ‘62

Mr. John R. Walker ‘02 Dr. Randolph M. Walker Mrs. Patricia D. Wallington ‘71

Ms. Hazel M. Walton ‘64

Ms. Barbara D. Ward

Mr. Morris Washington

Ms. Sandra T. Webb ‘90

Ms. Cynthia Weis

Mrs. Aubrey B. Welcome ‘66

Ms. Daphne R. Whitaker

Dr. Linda M. White

Mrs. Tabatha White ‘13

Ms. Barbara L. Wicks

Mrs. Alma Williams ‘66

Mr. Judson & Donna Williford

Mr. Reginald D. Williams ‘98

Ms. Dorothy J. Woods ‘63

Mr. Wayne Woodward

Mrs. Vertie J. Young ‘51

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS FAITH COMMUNITY

SESQUICENTENNIAL SOCIETY $10,000.00 & ABOVE

Memphis Baptist Congress of Christian Education

Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church

United Church of Christ West Tennessee B.M. & E. Association

GOLD SOCIETY $5,000.00 & ABOVE

Mt. Olive C. M. E. Cathedral

Oak Spring Baptist Church Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church

PURPLE SOCIETY $2,500.00 & ABOVE

Baptist Mission and Educ. Deacons’ & Trustees’ Wives

MAGICIAN SOCIETY

$1,000.00 & ABOVE

Beulah Baptist Church

Castalia Baptist Church

First Baptist Mount Olive

First Unitarian Church of Memphis Magnolia First Baptist Church

Second Congregational United Church of Christ St. John Baptist Church-Vance Walnut Grove Baptist Church

S.A. OWEN SOCIETY $500.00 & ABOVE

Central Baptist Church

Greater Springfield Baptist Church

Monumental Baptist Church

Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church

Salem Gilfield Baptist Church

Springhill Missionary Baptist Church St. John Baptist Church-Douglas St. John Missionary Baptist Church St. Paul Douglass Missionary Baptist Church

1862 SOCIETY

$250.00 & ABOVE

Greater Open Door Baptist Church New Hope Baptist Church

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

SESQUICENTENNIAL SOCIETY

$10,000.00 & ABOVE

Delta Boule Charitable Foundation

Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

United Negro College Fund

GOLD SOCEITY $5,000.00 & ABOVE

Greater East Saint Louis Community Fund

LeMoyne-Owen College Alumni Association-Memphis Chapter

PURPLE SOCIETY

$2,500.00 & ABOVE

AKA Sorority, Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Beta Xi Chapter

MAGICIAN SOCIETY

$1,000.00 & ABOVE

AKA Phi Lambda Omega Chapter

AUM Capital Group Charitable Foundation

Delta Sigma Theta SororityMemphis Alumnae Chapter

First Baptist Church Lauderdale Clubs & Auxillaries

Greater Memphis Media Memphis-Shelby County Schools National Black MBA Association

NEXSTAR Scholarship America Sisters In Service Foundation

The River City Links (C.O.A.C.)

United Way of the Mid-South Youth Engineered Success Martin Luther King Tournament

FRANCIS JULIUS

LEMOYNE SOCIETY

$750.00 & ABOVE

LeMoyne-Owen College Alumni Association-Chicago Chapter

S.A. OWEN SOCIETY $500.00 & ABOVE

23 Divastating S.T.A.R.S Memphis Inter-Denominational

Fellowship, Inc.

TN Beauticians, Barbers & Nail Techs

1862 SOCIETY $250.00 & ABOVE

The Benevity Community Impact Fund

SECOND CENTURY CLUB $100.00 & ABOVE

Memphis District Association HONOR ROLL OF DONORS CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

SESQUICENTENNIAL SOCIETY $10,000.00 & ABOVE

Coca Cola Bottling Company Of Memphis Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

FedEx Global Charitable Giving Regions

The Lionel A. Arnold Trust

The Marjorie Barringer Trust GOLD SOCIETY $5,000.00 & ABOVE

The Maya Angelou Foundation The Ray Charles Foundation

PURPLE SOCIETY $2,500.00 & ABOVE

Ben Glo Foundation Charities Aid Foundation of America (CAF)

International Paper MAGICIAN SOCIETY

$1,000.00 & ABOVE

AT&T Foundation

Christian Community Foundation of Memphis & The Mid-South

Memphis Grizzlies Think Inspired

WDIA Goodwill Fund, Inc. S.A. OWEN SOCIETY

$500.00 & ABOVE

ALTEC

1862 SOCIETY

$250.00 & ABOVE

Furlined, LLC

Golden Circle Insurance Agency

New York Life IN MEMORIAM

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