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chapter. For many years, she has served on the chapter’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Committee.

Cooke is a member of the Reunion Planning Committee for the Morgan State Class of 1964. She also supports MSU by recommending high school graduates as applicants for admission, and assists those accepted students in their search for financial aid. She and her husband have supported the Morgan Christian/Interfaith Center and the University’s Capital Campaign. Cooke is one of the few females to participate in Morgan’s annual Golf Tournament.

Mrs. Delores Couser Cooke, Esquire, ’64, is committed to empowering African American youth through education and mentoring. For forty years, she has dedicated her life to enhancing the lives of young people in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Currently, Cooke is a Staff Associate with the Baltimore City Public School System. Yet, her passion to uplift students

goes well beyond the classroom and guidance counselor’s office. She has made it her civic duty to counsel youth on achieving their goals, getting an education, and identifying financial resources for higher education.

Because she wanted to do more as an advocate for child welfare, Cooke was inspired to attend law school. She received the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1987. She has worked as a Special Assistant City Solicitor for Baltimore City.

In this capacity, she represented the Superintendent of Schools at administrative hearings and in cases involving Children In Need of Supervision.

Cooke is a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and a charter member of the Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter. Cooke has been recognized for her service to the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, an organization that provides pro bono assistance to clients who cannot pay legal fees.

U.S. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OFFICER WINS 2004 SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD MSU National Alumni Association Selects Edgar Johnson (’70,’75)

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dgar Amos Johnson graduated from Morgan State College in 1970 with a B.S. degree in Physical Education, and in 1975 he received a M.S. in Recreation Administration and Supervision. Mr. Johnson currently serves as the U.S. Virgin Islands Desk Officer and works for the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Insular Affairs. He works closely with Dr. Donna ChristianChristensen, the U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress and Governor Charles Turnbull to resolve issues with federal agencies and promote economic, social ,and political development in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

He has served on several task forces to address both economic revitalization and to transfer Water Island from federal

ownership to the local government.

Johnson received an award of appreciation from former Governor Roy Schneider for his work on the Water Island transfer. Former Secretary of the Interior Manuel Lujuan honored him with a Points of Light Award for his Outstanding Volunteer Contribution to the Columbia Basketball Association, where he served as both a coach and commissioner for nine years. He was a President of the Department of the Interior Chapter of Blacks In Government for five years.

Johnson is a Life Member with the MSU National Alumni Association. He is the immediate past President of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

Chapter of the National Alumni Association. He was a founder and first President of the Howard County Alumni Chapter, and served as the 1ST VicePresident of the National Alumni Association. Johnson is a 1988 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from NAFEO (the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education).

Along with his family, he initiated, through the Morgan State University Foundation, the Rev. Charles A. Johnson Scholarship Fund in honor of his grandfather, a 1902 graduate and a mathematics professor from 1902-1920.

Johnson joined Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. in 1969 and was elected the 13th Grand Polaris in 1978. He has served on the fraternity’s Board of Directors for twelve years.

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native of Baltimore, Dr. Cooke has been employed in the city public school system since 1964, following graduation from MSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.

After earning a Master’s in education from The Johns Hopkins University, Cooke worked as a guidance counselor for more than 20 years. As a teacher and guidance counselor, Cooke saw first-hand many of the challenges facing students in the classroom, in the community, and in their family lives.

Cooke and her husband, Ralph, also an MSU graduate, are Life Members of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association and active members of the Howard L. Cornish Chapter. She has served as Treasurer for the past four years. Cooke has received several awards and recognitions for her contributions to the

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MSU HONORS DELORES COUSER COOKE 2004 ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

Alumni President’sMessage Dear Morgan Alumni:

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s my term comes to an end as president of this fine organization, let me take this opportunity to thank you for your confidence and support over the past three years. Regrettably, I have decided not to seek another term because of other pressing responsibilities.

During my tenure, I have seen the growth that the National Alumni Association has experienced, and my involvement has been most rewarding. Even though I will not be at the helm, I will continue to serve as an active member of the Board. I will inevitably cherish the many relationships that I have established with the administration at Morgan, our alumni, students, and parents—all working together for a better Morgan State University.

As I lay down my gavel, I have vowed to forever be a beacon of light for my alma mater. It is my hope that each and every one of you will continue to be involved or become involved, both vocally during our legislative battles, and financially during these times of budget constraints. We must continuously work on behalf of Morgan State University to insure its stability, growth and prosperity so that it may provide our students with the best education and facilities possible. They deserve nothing less.

May we forever carry the torch for Fair Morgan.

Sincerely,

Stephen O. Russell, Esq. President

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his year the Los Angeles, CA chapter will receive special recognition as “Chapter of the Year.” The west coast alums have been working diligently to serve their city, their state and to serve Morgan.

The Los Angeles Alumni donated a total of $10,000 in the years 2002 and 2003 to the Morgan State University Foundation for scholarships. Since the 1970’s, they have consistently given scholarship aid to Morgan State students who live in the southern California area.

Los Angeles alumni have contributed financially to the college’s Alumni House renovation project on campus; it works closely with the engineering school and keeps in close contact with the admissions office while seeking applicants to MSU. The LA Chapter attends the National Alumni meetings in May and participates in activities during Homecoming week-

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end. The group also has it own chapter programs. It held its major fundraiser in July 2003, a FantaSea Luxury Yacht Party Cruise, a Christmas toy drive for foster and group home children, and it distributed turkey meal certificates to needy families during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Approximately twenty five percent of the financial members of the Los Angeles Chapter are Life Members of the National Alumni Association.

The chapter sponsors Alumni Day advertisement and its president participates in national activities regularly. It’s other noteworthy accomplishments include the following: Active member of Inter Alumni Council of Los Angeles, California; provides tutoring for high school students and is involved in community Black College Fairs and general college fairs throughout the Los Angeles area.

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NATIONAL ROAD SHOWS ARE A HIT WITH ALUMNI

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lthough the $25 million New Horizons Capital Campaign has almost reached its goal, the hope is that alumni giving will continue its momentum. The plan to have Road Shows throughout the country, as a way to take Morgan to the alumni, has been successful.

The 2003 Whitney Young Classic at the Meadowlands was the site of the first campaign Road Show. A Pre-Game Celebration party was held for alumni who came from across the country for the big football weekend. Alumni were treated to a performance

by Morgan’s award-winning cheerleading squad, had the pleasure of meeting the football coaches, and were invited to dance to the music of an outstanding DJ. Everyone received a pom-pom to help cheer the team on game day. By the end of the evening, several alumni had made donations and pledges to Morgan.

The home of Calvin and Tina Tyler in Alpharetta, GA was the next Road Show stop. The Tylers graciously hosted the event in their home, and in spite of the rain, the event was well attended. Dr. Richardson spoke to alumni about Morgan’s progress and the need for continued alumni support. One of the goals of this Road Show was to help renew the South Atlantic Alumni Chapter.

The chapter president, Mr. Don Lindsay was successful in collecting information from alumni, which will help in his efforts.

The 2004 MEAC Tournament in Richmond, VA was the most recent stop on the tour. The Road Show was held at a local restaurant, Mr. Bojangles, owned by a Morgan alumnus, Neverett Eggleston, ’82.

Eggleston has several businesses in Richmond. Guests dined on a scrumptious meal, which Eggleston is noted for in his hometown. He provided music by an outstanding jazz combo and a beautiful ice carving that read “MSU.” The MSU Foundation and National Alumni Association co-hosted the event.

Road Shows are going to continue, with stops planned for Washington, DC and San Jose, CA. The goal is to reach as many Morgan alumni as possible. If you are interested in hosting a Road Show in your area, please contact Cheryl Hitchcock, Director of Development, at 443-885-3040 or Joyce Brown, Director of Alumni Relations, at 443885-3015.

MORGAN ALUMNI HONORED DURING 2004 NAFEO CONFERENCE The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) held its 29th Annual Conference on Blacks in Higher Education on Saturday, March 6, 2004 at the Wardman Park Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC. Each year, member institutions are given the opportunity to recognize their alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers as well as the contributions they have made to their alma maters. Our honorees this year were: Mr. Charles E. Brown II, ’66; Mrs. Diane McPhail, ’77 and Delegate Nathaniel Oaks ’74. Each honoree was presented with NAFEO’s 2004 Distinguished Alumni Citation.

At the Fullwood Foundation’s, Inc. 16th Annual Benefit and Recognition Breakfast, Dr. Earl S. Richardson was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work, leadership and commitment to Morgan. He was recognized for developing an all-encompassing strategy for strengthening academic programs, improving fiscal management, stabilizing student enrollment, accelerating fund-raising efforts and renovating the university’s physical plant. As a result of his resourceful leadership, Morgan has experienced phenomenal growth and improvement over the last decade.

Dr. Earl S. Richardson receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Fullwood Foundation’s, Inc.16th Annual Benefit and Recognition Breakfast.

(Left-to-Right): Dr. Earl Richardson, Charles Brown II, and Diane McPhail. Delegate Nathaniel Oaks was not available for this photograph.

DR. VASHTI MCKENZIE IS GUEST SPEAKER OF THE 2004 MSU COMMENCEMENT On Sunday, May 16, 2004, Morgan will celebrate its 128th graduation with Reverend Dr. Vashti McKenzie serving as the commencement speaker. She was the first woman to pastor at Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Maryland. On July 11, 2000, the AME Church elected her its first female bishop in its 213-year history.

The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the W.A.C. Hughes Stadium. All attendees are urged to be seated by 9:45 a.m.

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MSUNAA DONATES $20,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS The Morgan State University National Alumni Association recently donated $20,000 to the Morgan State University Foundation for scholarships. Last year alone, there were over 400 students who had to leave the university because of their inability to pay the necessary fees to remain in school. Because of the rising cost of tuition, the number of students in the same situation is expected to increase. The National Alumni Association realizes the importance of supporting our young people through these tough times of financial constraints. The substantial donation was possible because of those alumni who pay their annual dues and participate in our Life Membership Program. We encourage all of our alumni to help us to continue to provide our students with much needed scholarship assistance by becoming a member of the alumni association.

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Dr. Richardson received NAFEO’s Presidential Leadership Award for his “inspiring leadership achievements, and contributions to Higher Education. This award was given during NAFEO’s 29th National Conference held on March 6, 2004 at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington, D.C..

DR. EARL S. RICHARDSON RECEIVES THE FULLWOOD FOUNDATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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THE HONORABLE JUDE JOAN BAYNEUM, ’69, Fulton County, Georgia, has announced she will seek election to the Superior Court. As a 20-year veteran of the bench, and as Chief Magistrate Judge of the largest county in the state of Georgia, she has presided over thousands of criminal and civil cases.

HERMAN L. CANNON, ’60, was inducted into the Washington, DC Coaches Association 2001 Hall of Fame.

While at Morgan State University, Cannon played basketball, softball and football. He also received the Outstanding Fast Pitcher Award at Morgan State. He coached boys and girls cross country and track for 16 years, girls outdoor track for 15 years, and boys varsity basketball for 12 years in Washington, DC. USA Today ranked his basketball team number 11 nationally in 1976. He was named the DC Coaches Association All-Star Head Coach, WTOP-TV “Topper Award” Outstanding Coach, WRCTV News Center 4 Dream Team Outstanding Coach, McDonald’s Classic Metro All-Stars High School Basketball Coach, and McDonald’s Classic All-American High School Basketball Coach. He is also a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. MICHAEL A. CASSELL, ’68, CRB, CRS, GRI, CRA, was recently elected Chairman and CEO of the Maryland Real Estate Commission. As Chairman, Cassell is responsible for overseeing and regulating the State’s 36,000+ real estate brokers and agents. Cassell is also Chairman of the Commission’s

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Legislative Committee and previously served two terms as Vice Chairman, as well as Chairman of the Education Committee. He is the broker, and owner of Creative Real Estate Services, Inc., which is a full service company that specializes in sales in Baltimore and Howard Counties and prime areas of Baltimore City. He is also owner and president of Express Appraisal Services, Inc. and is one of the less than 75 appraisers in the state that are qualified to appraise for both the FHA/HUD as well as the VA. He is the President of the Maryland Chapter of the National Society of Appraisers, the owner of Proficient Home Improvement Co. and is also a Certified Home Inspector.

DR. EVELYN CASTRO, ’69, has been appointed Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education at Medgar Evers College in New York.

Previously, she was vice president of the Leadership Academy at the New York City Department of Education. In addition to her degree from Morgan, Dr. Castro holds a master’s from Bank Street College, and an Ed.M. and doctorate, both from Columbia University.

L. Diane Banks Campbell, ’69 was named Dean of Student and Academic Services for Mercer County Community College. In this position, she will provide leadership for Academic Services, Transfer, Counseling and Career Services, the Education Opportunity Fund (EOF), Retention Services, International Student Services, Student Support Services, Special Services, Athletics, Student Activities and The Virtual Campus. She is also an associate professor, teaching psychology courses in both the traditional and the Internet format. Campbell is a Kellogg Fellow.

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and received the Community Service Award in 2001.

VANESSA CHAPELL-LEE, ’81, has recently been appointed as Deputy Director for Programs at the Department of Human Services for the District of Columbia. She serves as the primary advisor to the director and senior staff on program administration concerns, and is responsible for the development and administration of an effective infrastructure program throughout the Department’s program areas.

DR. VASILY C. CATEFORIS, ’61, has retired as chair of the mathematics department at SUNY Potsdam, after 16 years. In recognition of his 29 years of successful teaching at SUNY, Dr. Cateforis was promoted to the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor (a rank above that of Professor); he was also given the President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Service.

DR. MYRTLE B. DORSEY, ’74 & ’77, chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, has been appointed to the Commission on Academic, Student and Community Development of the American Association of Community Colleges.

MICHAEL DRAY TON, ’93 & ’02, was recently promoted to Senior Business Analyst with CitiGroup Corporate Investment Bank in Dublin, Ireland. He will join the operations management team responsible for the outsource treasury management services of CitiGroup’s corporate clients in Europe. He was formerly Project Manager of Training for CitiGroup’s CitiFinancial North America.

EDWARD B. JOLLEY, JR., ’85, was recently named vice president for financial affairs at Saint Paul’s College.

In this position, he provides senior executive leadership in the areas of financial accounting, human resources, physical plant, purchasing, auxiliary management, and student financial services. He has been in higher education administration since 1991. He served as Vice President for Finance and Business at Norfolk State University, Controller/Assistant Treasurer at Eastern Michigan University and Assistant Vice President for Finance at Morgan State University.

CASTELL O. STEWART, ’47, one of the eight living original members of the 555th Parachute Infantry Test Platoon, attended the unveiling of a monument in their honor at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Four of the eight members were able to attend the February 8, 2004 affair.

CHEVELL THOMAS, ’91, Health Insurance Specialist with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was a finalist for the Call to Service Medal. This award recognizes the nominee who has made a significant contribution to the country as a recent entrant to the federal workforce.

DR. SCOTT WILLIAMS, ’64, is one of two founders of Black and Third World Mathematicians, the first African American Mathematics Society, which in 1971 became The National Association of Mathematicians (NAM). He has served on the Editorial Board of the Notices of the American Mathematical Society, the Advisory Board for the Summer Conferences on Topology and Applications. He is a regular columnist and graphics images editor with the worldwide web journal Topology Atlas, and presently serves as Editor of the National Association of Mathematics.

BETT Y P. LEE, ’78 & ’87, recently retired from the Baltimore City Public School system after 25 years of service.

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William D. Barnes, Jr., ‘51, DOD: 11/15/03 Geraldine Blackwell, ‘53, DOD: 10/29/03 Samuel L. Briggs, Sr., ‘50, DOD: 12/05/03 Thomas M. Bryant, ‘63, DOD: 11/18/03 Donald K. Burdick, ‘72, DOD: 08/13/03 Mary E. Butler, ‘63, 11/28/03 Vonzella Caldwell, ‘64, DOD: 12/20/02 Mac A. Cheeks, ‘64, DOD: 11/17/02 Edward M. Conway, ‘61, DOD: 12/31/02 McKinley Crews, ‘57, DOD: 10/03/03 Lt. Joseph L. Cromwell, (Ret. Staff) DOD: 12/31/03 Lillian H. Dantley, ‘49, DOD: 03/27/03 Richard H. Deshields, ‘77, DOD: 01/15/03 Phyllis Cartwright Diehl, ‘70, DOD: 11/13/03 Robert P. Diggs, DOD: 01/08/04 (Professor) Collen Dupree, ‘56, DOD: 12/24/03 Emma T. Estep, ‘49, DOD: Unknown Charles L. Fisher, Jr. ‘75, DOD: 09/17/02 Reginald L. Fletcher, ‘85, DOD: 1/13/04 Carl T. Fowler, ‘54, DOD: 01/15/04 Mattie T. Gardner, ‘35, DOD: 02/26/04 Clara P. Graves, ‘39, DOD: 09/09/02 Samuel L. Green, DOD: 2/3/04 (Professor Emeritus) Everett Griner, ‘54, DOD: 12/07/03 Lorenzo Hardy, III, (Student) DOD: 10/04/03 Dr. Margie E. Harvey, ‘39, DOD: 11/25/03 Brenda L. Henderson, ‘65, DOD: 02/05/03 Beatrice G. “Mom” Hurt, ‘31, DOD: 12/28/03 Mary L. Jackson, ‘71, DOD: 10/31/03 Jennie M. Jenkins, ‘36, DOD: 12/30/03 Anthony N. Johns, Jr., DOD: 11/28/03 (Ret. Staff) Wilma Burnette Kerr, ‘52, DOD: 01/05/04 Jacqueline Lanier, ‘76, DOD: 10/08/03 Nicholas E. Leakins, ‘’43, DOD: 09/14/03 John L. Lee, ‘52, DOD: 09/01/03 Clara V. Miller, ‘41, DOD: 07/01/01 William H. Muse, ‘66. DOD: 06/26/03 Betty J. Jackson Parks, ‘72, DOD: 01/01/01 Robert M. Powell, ‘54, DOD: 12/07/03 Norman B. Purnell, ‘62, DOD: Unknown Howard D. Rawlings, ‘69, DOD: 1/16/04 Howard P. Rawlings, ‘58, DOD: 11/14/03 Wilfred M. Seaborne, ‘48, DOD: 10/31/03 Joseph A. Sims, ‘51, DOD: 01/03/04 Donald P. Sullivan, ‘84, DOD: 02/16/04 Joseph P. Surges, ‘76, DOD: 12/05/03 Ruby M. Taylor, ‘40, DOD: 10/24/03 Luther A. Thomas, ‘45, DOD: 10/20/03 Annie P. Chapman Williams, DOD: 2/11/04 (Staff) John P. Wilson, ‘55, DOD: 01/09/04

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KHALILAH HARRIS ’98, serves as Director of Advancement and conceived the idea for the Baltimore Freedom Academy. While working in a law-related program at two of the city’s neighborhood high schools, she dreamed of an independent school that would prepare students for college, teach them to care about their communities and enable them to use the law for their betterment.

BEVERLY Y. SMITH, ’80, is preparing for her second trip to Africa in June 2004, where she will be involved in geographical studies in Senegal and Gambia.

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NECROLOGY WAVIE GIBSON JR., PH.D., ’65, recently retired from Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD. Dr. Gibson joined the University in 1977 and taught courses devoted to modern language. The Eufaula, AL, native was appointed Director of Developmental Studies at Salisbury University in 1984 and was instrumental in founding the university’s annual Eastern Shore Writing Project Summer Institute, which still continues.

Chapter & ClassNews CLASS OF 1953 The Class of 1953 gave a total contribution of $16,000 to the MSU Foundation for 2003.

CLASS OF 1954 PLANNING 50TH CLASS REUNION The Class of 1954 is making final plans for its 50th Anniversary celebration. The planning committee has worked tirelessly to plan a weekend of entertaining, exciting, and memorable activities for class members and guests.

Arrangements have been made with the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, located in the heart of the Towson business district, to house classmates and guests. Highlights of the reunion activities include a “Get Acquainted Social” at the Sheraton Hotel on Friday evening, May 14, attendance at the 64th Annual Alumni Awards-Class Reunion Luncheon in the Alice Parham Ballroom, McKeldin Center, on Saturday, May 15, and a tour of the campus. We will conclude our day’s activities by attending Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia, Maryland to see the Broadway production of “Cats.”

On Sunday, May 16, we will don our caps and gowns to participate in the Commencement exercises at 10:00 a.m. in Hughes Stadium. Our reunion weekend will conclude on Sunday afternoon with a brunch and closing meeting in the newly renovated Alumni House.

CLASS OF 1959 Let’s take a minute to reminisce about our days at Morgan... Do you remember the Memorial Refectory where we dined and danced on Saturday night, Soper Library where we learned that life without books is death, the Christian Center where we found that nothing exists without divine guidance, Tubman House, Baldwin Hall, and Banneker Hall where sleep soothed our weary limbs?

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Those were very important days in our lives. The Class of 1959 is a special class. It is comprised of high achievers in education, business, civic and military leadership, and the arts. To celebrate our successes, and to encourage future generations, please plan to join us at the 64th Alumni Day Awards and Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the Alice Parham Ballroom, McKeldin Center. During the affair, we will present a check which reflects our appreciation for the role Morgan played in shaping our friendships and our lives. If you have not made your donation, please respond today with your check, made payable to the “Morgan State University Foundation, Inc., and be sure to write “Class of 1959” on the memo line.

Following the festivities on campus, we will also have a special event for our class to rekindle acquaintances, to acknowledge our blessings from God, and to celebrate our lives, friendships and accomplishments.

CLASS OF 1994 Leandra Ollie, Class Agent, is planning a special gathering for her class in the New Murphy Fine Arts Center, following the Alumni Reunion Luncheon.

For further information, please call the Office of Alumni Relations.

HOWARD Cornish CHAPTER HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL KING SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST The Howard Cornish Chapter celebrated its 19th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast on January 3, 2004. Eight hundred attendees were there to give support and to hear the dynamic speaker, Peter C. Harvey, Esquire, the first African American Attorney General for the state of New Jersey. The theme was “Help to Build the Dream.” The breakfast was held at Martin’s West on Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD. The chapter awarded 10

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scholarships to deserving students to help with their matriculation at Morgan State University. Additional scholarships will be awarded during the course of the year.

CORRECTION - HOWARD COUNTY ALUMNI CHAPTER In the Fall 2003 addition of the Alumni News, The Howard County Chapter activities were inadvertently reported as the Howard Cornish Chapter activities. The following were the Howard County Chapter activities for 2003: • Scholarship Reception for Howard County residents attending MSU • New freshman - $1,000 • New freshman - $ 750 • 3 continuing students - $750 each • Establishment of an Annual Giving Campaign • Donation of $500 to Coach Hill’s Football Camp • Donation of $250 to local church during Thanksgiving Meeting dates are the first Monday of each month.

ALUMNI DAY 2004 This year, all classes ending with “4” or “9” will celebrate their reunion year.

Our business meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 2004 in the Alumni House with President Richardson giving his annual update on the “State of the University.” The Class of 1954 will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary and will also be participating in the Commencement Exercises on Sunday.

The 64th Annual Alumni Awards and Recognition Luncheon will be held in the McKeldin Center, beginning with a reception at 12:00 noon followed by the luncheon at 1:00 p.m. We encourage you to come out and spend some quality time with you classmates.

Morgan State University Alumni Hall of Fame Introduction and Purpose

Criteria for Induction

Morgan State University’s Alumni Hall of Fame has been established to provide a special place of permanent recognition on campus for those alumni, honorary degree recipients and honorary alumni, designated by the Morgan State University National Alumni Association, who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding contributions to the university, their profession and society.

Induction into the Hall of Fame is open to eligible individuals who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments or achievements which have effected a recognizably enduring positive impact on the university.

Selection Criteria for Graduates

Selection Criteria for Non-Graduates

• Must have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree.

• Must have successfully matriculated for at least one semester at Morgan State University, received an honorary degree or has been designated honorary alumnus by the Morgan State University National Alumni Association.

• Must have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments or achievements which have effected a recognizably enduring positive impact on the university.

• Must have engaged in endeavors to benefit others.

• Must be a current, dues paying member of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association or a life member. The same is true of the nominator, if a Morgan graduate.

• May have been inducted into other Morgan State University Halls of Fame.

• May be recommended posthumously.

• May have made a significant financial contribution to Morgan State University, the MSU Foundation or the MSU National Alumni Association.

• Must have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments or achievements which have effected a recognizably enduring positive impact on the university.

• Must have engaged in endeavors to benefit others.

• May have been inducted into other Morgan State University Halls of Fame.

• May be recommended posthumously.

• May have made a significant financial contribution to Morgan State University, the MSU Foundation, or the MSU National Alumni Association.

Site and Induction: The induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with Morgan’s Annual Gala. The induction will be held Friday, October 25, 2002. A permanent display of honorees will be housed in the Morgan Alumni House on campus. The Morgan Alumni Hall of Fame will not supplant the existing departmental Halls of Fame currently in existence, nor should it discourage other departments or organizations from establishing their own means of recognition in the future.

Nomination Form

✂ To nominate someone for the Morgan State University Alumni Hall of Fame, please complete the form below and return no later than Friday, June 25, 2004 to: Morgan State University Alumni Hall of Fame, Office of Alumni Relations, Alumni House, Morgan State University, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251 Nominee: Title

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On A Separate Piece Of Paper List The Following Information About The Nominee: Date of Birth (Optional) Place of Birth (If nominee is deceased, give the date of death) Marital Status (Name of spouse if applicable) Children/Ages (if applicable) Education (list Morgan first and include degree, name of institution, year graduated) Professional Positions (List most recent to current: Organization, Job, Title, Year) List three most significant accomplishments (Provide explanations for each) List five awards and/or recognitions Contributions and relationships with Morgan State University Memberships in community organizations Memberships in business/professional organizations Your (The Nominator) Information (Name, Address, Home ph., Work ph.)

Are You (The Nominator) A Morgan University Graduate: Yes ❑ No ❑ Note: The nominee, if not deceased, must be a current member of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association. The nominator, if a Morgan graduate, must also be a member. The yearly fee of $25, or $400 for a life membership, may be submitted with this nomination form.

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• Must have earned the degree at least 10 years before nomination.

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FLETCHER PUBLISHES HISTORY ON BLACK BANKS

Black Gold - A Historical and Locational Appraisal of Commercial Banking in the United States by Blacks from 1770 - 2003 not only covers the history of black financial

institutions, but also their role in the black community and how their locations in the country have factored in their success and failures.

“The purpose for writing this book was to present the knowledge of the banking financial support systems for black economic development that exists in this country. This knowledge can help breach the final barriers and provide blacks with information about banking in the financial age,” Dr. Fletcher said.

Black Gold began as a dissertation work that Dr. Fletcher completed while earning a PH.D. in Operations Systems and Economics for Public Decision Making.

He was awarded the degree in May 1984 from The Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering. This is believed to be the first book published on the history of black financial institutions from the geographic location perspective.

The book can be purchased for $29.95 by contacting Dr. Fletcher at: cfletcher01@comcast.net.

BEARS ADD SECOND CLASSIC TO THE 2004 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Head Football Coach Donald Hill has announced that Morgan State University will play San Jose State University in the Martin Luther King Classic on September 18, 2004 in San Jose, California. ESPN Cable Network will broadcast the game live. The following week, Morgan will travel back to the New Jersey Meadowlands and Giant Stadium to play in the Whitney Young Classic against Hampton University. “These two outstanding classics will give our program and the University the kind of exposure to boost student recruitment,” says Coach Don Hill.

MARSHALL FUND HONORS MORGAN OFFICERS

MSUNAA OFFERS NEW LICENSE PLATES

The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund held its 5th Annual Member School Professional Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on March 7-10, 2004. Each year, presidents of the 45 member TMSF schools are asked to nominate candidates from their institutions who have been outstanding in their professional work. A selection committee reviews nominations and selects individuals for special recognition. Ms. Cheryl Y. Hitchcock received the Development Officers Award and Mrs. Joyce A. Brown received the Alumni Affairs Directors Award. They each were presented with a commissioned picture entitled “Strive, Strive, Strive” and a $100 gift certificate for framing.

The National Alumni Association is taking names for our new license plates. Before the initial order can be placed, we have to have a total of 100 people to sign up. If you currently have MSU tags, you will not be able to keep your same number. Please call the Alumni Relations Office to sign up for your new MSU Alumni tags.

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On October 22, 2003, the Office of Alumni Relations moved back into the Alumni House after being out of the facility for nearly two years. The building is 99% completed. Those who have had an opportunity to visit the facility feel the warmth of a home atmosphere and marvel at the ambiance of this mini-conference center on the campus of Morgan State University. If you are in the Baltimore area, we encourage you to stop by and visit our newly renovated facilities.

Dr. Charles F. Fletcher, Jr., ’70, assistant provost for Technology and Information Systems (CTO) Delaware State University and mathematics/physics graduate of Morgan, has authored a book that chronicles the history of commercial banking in the United States by African Americans from 1770 to 2003.

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Hughes Stadium Murphy Fine Arts Center Murphy Fine Arts Center Murphy Fine Arts Center San Jose, CA Murphy Fine Arts Center Meadowlands, NJ

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Murphy Fine Arts Center Murphy Fine Arts Center Murphy Fine Arts Center Murphy Fine Arts Center

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Opponent Bowie State Gardner-Webb San Jose State Hampton Bethune-Cookman North Carolina A&T Howard Delaware State Norfolk State South Carolina State Texas Southern

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Location Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD San Jose, CA Meadowlands, NJ Baltimore, MD Greensboro, NC Washington, DC Baltimore, MD Norfolk, VA Orangeburg, SC Houston, TX

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