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CONTENTS Homecoming 2007 . . . . . . . . . .1 MSUNAA President’s Letter . . . 2 Pre-Alumni Council . . . . . . . . . .2 Alumni On the Move . . . . . . . . . 3 Alumni News Items . . . . . . . . . .4 HBCU Legislative Update . . . . . .5 Chapter & Class News . . . . . . . 8 Life Members 2007 . . . . . . . . .10 Necrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Fall 2007
Homecoming 2007 “Whip ’em and whip ’em good” is the feeling being generated from Hill Field House by head coach Donald Hill-Eley, as the pre-game campaign winds up for this year’s big homecoming. Two promising, veteran quarterbacks will lead the charge this year, as Morgan State University’s football team, the Golden Bears, takes on the Howard Bison on Saturday, Oct. 13, in what is being billed as Homecoming 2007, “Feel the Roar.”
“Alumni can expect to see the Morgan Bears play a great football game again this year at Hughes Stadium, as well as (look forward to) enjoying all the other campus activities,” says Floyd Kerr, MSU athletic director. At this year’s Homecoming, the Bears hope to add to their wins column with two returning quarterbacks, Mario Melton, known for his deceptive speed and scram-
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bling ability, and Baltimore native and Tyler Scholar Byron Selby, are competing for the starting job. Chad Simpson returns as one of the premier running backs in the conference, with his ability to score from anywhere on the field.
“Our offensive line should be the best in the league,” says Kerr.“They’ve worked hard in the off-season and have shown their commitment to success. The value of maturity and senior leadership will take us to the top. We have 18 to 22 seniors who are returning with the experience that counts for wins.” Morgan and Howard tied for fourth in the MEAC last year.“We should have no problem getting one up on them again,” adds Kerr. Recent campus additions, such as the New University Student Center and the library, have upped the excitement surrounding Morgan’s major transformation under the leadership of Dr. Earl S. Richardson. “Without a doubt, we have what is the best of all HBCU athletic fields on the East Coast,” notes Kerr, as he expresses his pride in Morgan’s many achievements. “We are expecting a big crowd in the stands this year,” he continues.“This is one of the biggest games on the East Coast. And even though they are from D.C., our close proximity gives it all the feel of a cross-town showdown…. We’re looking forward to it.” Alumni are urged to get to Homecoming 2007 early to avoid the onslaught of a sea of fans. Homecoming Week will feature
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Morgan’s 23rd Annual Gala,“Morgan Forever; Forever Morgan.” The black-tie affair will be held at Baltimore’s Martin’s West on Friday, Oct. 12. Alumni are invited to come and enjoy it all: the tailgate parties; the halftime show with the Magnificent Marching Machine; a stroll down the new promenade, which gives the
campus a totally new look and feel; the familiar hug of a long-missed friend in the stands, and the splendor of the renovated campus. Come participate in a new era, and “Feel the Roar” at MSU’s Homecoming 2007.
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