HONORS PROGRAM Induction Ceremony 2024 2024
Monday, October 28 • 5 p.m.
Scruggs University Center Ballroom
Dr. Troy Frank, Honors Program Director
The Honors Program
is a living learning community committed to service and scholarship. It contributes to the development of global citizens who can think critically and engage with their communities, states and the world. These citizens will be well prepared for success in graduate school, professional studies and work environments.
Four Pillars
Every member of the Honors Program demonstrates all of the qualities of the Lincoln University Honors Program’s four pillars: Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character.
Pledge
I pledge to uphold the high purpose of the Lincoln University Honors Program to which I have been selected; I will be true to the principles for which it stands; I will behave responsibly and ethically at all times and treat with dignity and respect all persons with whom I interact with as a member of the Lincoln University Honors Program. I will be loyal to my school and will maintain and encourage high standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
Mission
The mission of the Lincoln University Honors Program is to provide our diverse student body with enhanced interdisciplinary experiences that are intellectually challenging and enriching beyond the traditional university experience. The Honors Program seeks to provide an environment in which our most academically motivated students can achieve more than they ever imagined.
History
In 1965, Lincoln University established the Honors Program to encourage students to develop their unique academic talents and abilities to their fullest potential. The Lincoln University Honors Program was designed to stimulate and challenge students of superior ability and interest. The original selection process involved three phases: (1) invitations to all students who scored in the 80th percentile on the SCAT test, informing them of the new program and asking them to attend an interview with members of the Honors Committee; (2) complete a 15-minute interview with invited students; (3) final selection of honors students based on the test scores, interview data and high school records.
The committee selected 19 students to join the first official version of the Lincoln University Honors Program and participate in various honors-level courses. Although shortcomings among entering freshmen emerged in this first version — academic inadequacy, timidity and apathy — the program also revealed a bright discovery of 19 imaginative, inventive and adventurous students who were excited and exciting.
Since 2015, Lincoln University has worked to establish a concrete foundation for the Honors Program. We continue to strive not for perfection but for a plan and program that will help every one of our scholars become well-rounded individuals academically, professionally and personally.
Historical documentation and information provided by Mark Schleer, Page Library academic librarian and archivist.
Order of Program
*Processional/Alma Mater
Lincoln, O, Lincoln, arranged by Benjamin F. Allen
*National Anthem
Star-Spangled Banner, Frances Scott Key & John Stafford Smith performed by Cornelius Thompson
Welcome
Dr. Troy Frank, Honors Program Director, Lincoln University
Lighting of the Four Pillars and Unity in Knowledge Candles
Four Pillars Remarks
Scholarship, Nia Walker, peer mentor Service, Floyd Lyles-Tannan, peer mentor
Leadership, Whitney Ankton, Advisory Council president Character, Khioncey Anderson, Advisory Council vice president
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Dr. Troy Frank, Honors Program Director, Lincoln University
Guest Speaker
Bishop Damian Dean Sr., Director, United Community Builders
Induction of Scholars and Recitation of Pledge
Dr. Troy Frank, Honors Program Director, Lincoln University
Closing Poem
Alexander Johnson
Congratulations to New Scholars
*Recessional
Scholars and guests are cordially invited to a dinner immediately following the induction ceremony.
Honors Program Inductees Class of 2024
John Amoah
Khioncey Anderson
Kyriah Anderson
Roland Baker
McKenzie Burns
Serenity Cade-Williams
Jadiel Chance
Courtney-Nicole Cooper
Ocean Comfort
Carolina Dos Santos
Camryn Duncan
Brittany Emanuel
Amarie Gilley
Michelle Granja
Divyasheni Gunasegar
Nathan Harden
Albert Kemeh
Briana Knight
Jayla Lee
Mya Moore
Johnnia Moore
Peter Mubiru
Jonas Mueller
Callianne Nilges
Amber Perry
Angela Reynolds
Eric Reynolds
Madelynn Sechrest
Hailey Schrimpf
Joel Stroschein
Andrew Sourinhaphong
Cornelius Thompson
Mya Uptegrove
Tanner Uptegrove
*Please stand.
The Alma Mater
Lincoln, O, Lincoln
We thy proud children are; Thou art our guiding star, Lincoln, believe.
Ours are hearts that yearn for thee No matter where we be; Morning, noon, and always, we Are Lincolnites.
Thy name, O, Lincoln Shall e’er to us be dear. Thy mem’ries sacred, near Hold us to thee.
Thy honors ours shall be, Thy cause when just shall we With loyalty defend –For thee we’d die.
Lincoln, O, Lincoln!
We thy proud children are; Our hearts both near and far Love thee with delight. No matter where we are; Whether present, absent, far, Morning, noon, we always are True Lincolnites!
Star-Spangled Banner
O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there, O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Special
Thanks
The Honors Program extends a special thank-you to family and friends and the following Lincoln University support staff: Willie Beatty and Mecca Dixon for event setup services University Relations for photography and printing services Michelle Gamblin-Green for musical accompaniment Sodexo for catering services