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THE MASSEY LEGACY When President Walter E. Massey ’58 was asked to return to his alma mater as its ninth president, he had to be persuaded to take the job. Twelve years later, after promulgating a vision statement that ushered in a cultural change, conducting an historic capital campaign that shattered previous giving records, and completing campus improvements ranging from major construction to community involvement, he leaves confident that he was indeed “the right leader at the right time” for Morehouse College. By Vickie G. Hampton
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A CALL FOR COMMITMENT Phillip McCall, the new president of the National Alumni Association, has marching orders—to get the NAA to the next level. No more lagging behind. No more excuses. By Seth Coleman ’91
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BACK TO THE OLD LANDMARK Every five years, Morehouse pays homage to its humble birthplace. Before there was an historic Graves Hall, or a world-renown chapel named in honor of one of the College’s greatest alumnus, or a towering, state-of-the-art Leadership Center building, there was a small basement in a Baptist church in Augusta, Georgia. By Shaneesa Ashford
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WOMEN OF THE HOUSE There are professors, administrators, staff members, and even alumni among their ranks. Women have been an integral part of the life and legacy of the College since its inception 140 years ago. Today, their influence is as vital to the College as ever. By Kai Jackson
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ON THE COVER: Outgoing President Walter E. Massey ’58 welcomes incoming President Robert M. Franklin ’75.
Passing the Torch Morehouse College’s Tenth President Robert M. Franklin Jr. ’75 received the torch of leadership from President Emeritus Walter E. Massey ’58
THE MASSEY LEGACY • HOMECOMING 2006 • FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION 2007
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INSIDE THE HOUSE IN THE NEWS ON THE FIELD AND COURT ON THE SHELF DEVELOPMENT NEWS BROTHER TO BROTHER ALUMNI NEWS CLASS NOTES THE ROAD TAKEN
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