^abannalj g>tate WLnibzx&itp g>atoannaJ), Georgia tEIje <&ut Snnoreb jftftp-eigljt Commencement 2lux et Veritas; tEtoo Gtfjousiaitb #ne ttoo 'lotk $. 451. tEtger Ulrena abatmaf) ^>tate WLnibtv&itp 1 #rber of iProces&ton The Chief Marshal The Class Marshals Candidates for Master's Degrees Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Faculty Emeriti The Faculty The Presidential Party The academic regalia, the academic processional, and the ceremonial program are part of an ancient tradition of learning. This tradition is a unified, solemn occasion at which only applause is appropriate. The audience is asked to refrain from any other form of expression and to reserve celebrations until the program is concluded. erbtce Dr. Carlton E. Brown, President Presiding PRELUDE "Largo"... Handel Mrs. Rose Smith, Organist ACADEMIC PROCESSION... "War March of the Priests" Felix Mendelssohn Mrs. Rose Smith, Organist INVOCATION Rev. Bennie R. Mitchell Pastor, Connor's Temple Baptist Church SELECTION "The Exodus Song" Ernest Gold The Savannah State University Concert Choir Professor Sheryl Wilson-Bell, Director INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTS AND SPEAKER Dr. Carlton E. Brown COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Mr. Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. National Chairman of the Board , 100 Black Men of America SELECTION "I Feel Like Goin On" The Savannah State University Wesleyan Gospel Choir Korey Bowie, Director PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S SECOND MILE AWARD Dr. Carlton E. Brown PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams Dean of Graduate Studies and Research PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN URBAN STUDIES DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams CONFERRING OF MASTER'S DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown Assisted by Mr. Benjamin J. Allen, Registrar and Dr. R. L. Stevenson, Professor of Fine Arts and Humanities INTRODUCTION OF UNDERGRADUATE DEANS Dr. Joseph H. Silver, Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE College of Business Administration Dr. Mostafa H. Sarhan, Dean College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Dr. Otis S. Johnson, Dean College of Sciences and Technology Dr. Charlesworth Martin, Dean CONFERRING OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown Assisted by the Academic Deans, Mr. Benjamin J. Allen, Registrar and Dr. Robert L. Stevenson, Professor of Fine Arts and Humanities PRESIDENT'S CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES Dr. Carlton E. Brown PRESENTATION OF NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONING Commander Garland Stephens COMMISSIONING OF OFFICERS Reading the Commissioning Document Dr. George N. Williams Dean, Graduate Studies and Sponsored Research and Faculty Representative to NROTC ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE Commander Garland Stephens ALUMNI INDUCTION Dr. Percy A. Mack President, Savannah State University National Alumni Association ALMA MATER* Mrs. Rose Smith, Organist BENEDICTION Rev. Bennie R. Mitchell Pastor, Connor's Temple Baptist Church RECESSIONAL**... "Pomp and Circumstance" Sir Edward Elgar Mrs. Rose Smith, Organist Savannah State College Hymn J. Randolph Fisher and Hillary Hatchett Let us give thanks and praise to Thee To our Alma Mater, S.S.C. Thine honor, pride, and eminence, We raise in prayerful reverence. Guide us still from day to day, Be Thou mindful lest we lose our way; Help us know that life, short or long, Means unceasing work for weak and strong. Refrain Where Savannah meets the sea, Where grassy plains and palms abound, Where the Flow'rs are gems of loveliness, There S.S.C. is found. We adore each beauteous scene and hall, Our all we pledge to Thee! In our hearts we'll ouild a shrine for Thee We hail Thee, S.S.C! Immediately after the recessional, the Presidential Party and Faculty will greet guests in the round facing the Asa Gordon Library, Kennedy Fine Arts Building and the Drew Griffith Biology Building for a reception and the presentation to the University of a Tony Loadholt Sculpture. *The audience is requested to stand. **The audience is requested to sit and to remain seated until the recession has exited. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Jffllagter of public Sbmtntetratton Debra Ann Allen Armstrong Atlantic State University Kendra Caprice Carter Savannah State University Pawnee Ann Davis California State University Darrell Montreal O'Neal Savannah State University Cedric Vonzell Phillips Savannah State University Sheryl Jones Ray University of South Carolina Marquis Jenard Waring Savannah State University fflatitzv of foetal Woxk Dwight Maurice Battle Tuskegee Institute Diane Bell Cameron University Tajuana Nicole Bennett Georgia Southern University Jacqueline Denise Brewer George Williams College Jacqueline Michelle Brown Georgia Southern University Janice M. GrifFis Armstrong Atlantic State University Schenterial Valentie Kent Savannah State University Robert Ray Jordan, Jr. Savannah State University Brenda Marie Lewis Concord College Patrick Joseph McGuire University of Alabama Laura Walker Morrison George Southern University Stacy C. Mullins University of Georgia Winfred Arlin Murphy, Jr. University of Hawaii Lashon Poole Georgia Southwestern State University Beatriz Eneida Seales Ricord Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua Elisabeth Nicole Rosenthal University of California Patricia Harris Stevens Savannah State University Maria Lynn Sumner Armstrong Atlantic State University Jacqueline Swan Savannah State University Jfflatfter of Science tn SJrban i>tubte Cherie Nicole Collins Georgia Southern University Thesis: The Significance of Space: An Examination of the Accessibility of Public Transporation in Savannah, Georgia William D. Frazier Valdosta State College Thesis: Changing Scholarship on Rural; Surplus Labor and China's Urbanization: A Critical Review ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting *David Anthony Atkins Savannah, Georgia *Lynda Broomfield Savannah, Georgia **Michael Orgen Emerson . . . Savannah, Georgia Beatrice Lenore Jokines Allenhurst, Georgia *Alisa Sevilla Merriwether Savannah, Georgia **George A. Mullen Savannah, Georgia Stephanie Elaine Rouse Savannah, Georgia **Meaza Serekeberhan Bronx, New York Melody Marie Webb Harvey, Illionis Doris Helena Roberts- Valmont Savannah, Georgia Computer information intern* ** William Patrick Anderson Savannah, Georgia **Sharon Brown-Stallings Savannah, Georgia Nekosha Chantee Fambro Decatur, Georgia Lushumda Vertrice Jackson Augusta, Georgia *Brenda Shantay Jones Macon, Georgia Ramesha Akkia Lowrey Decatur, Georgia *Lucy P. Newsome-Brown Savannah, Georgia '"Stephanie Elaine Rouse Savannah, Georgia *Cynthia Marie Stephens Savannah, Georgia Erica Dawn Walker College Park, Georgia ***Lou Murphy Warren Savannah, Georgia iWanagement Cynthia B. Anderson Savannah, Georgia Kelly Dawson Savannah, Georgia Michael Johnson Monroe, Georgia **Bruce Timothy Jones Savannah, Georgia Carless Cooper Lawyer Savannah, Georgia Chanel Alaina Whitfield Miller Allenhurst, Georgia *Lucy P. Newsome-Brown Savannah, Georgia *Bettina LaToi Polite Tate Savannah, Georgia LaTanya D. Wright Decatur, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia jftlarfceting James Roland Bailey III Washington, District of Columbia Shannon Brazell Ailey, Georgia Synovia Quinta' Dover Charleston, South Carolina **Bruce Timothy Jones Savannah, Georgia COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Cnglistf), language anb Literature Edward Marcellus Persons Atlanta, Georgia *Vaughn Nikita Paul Scriven Nassau, Bahamas JfHaste Communication* Rashida U. Ahmed Savannah, Georgia Tamara Lattice Appling Colbert, Georgia Michael Lamount Cuffee Decatur, Georgia Samantha Roschelle Hassell Ft. Washington, Maryland Merritte Catrease Mitchell Stone Mountain, Georgia Nicole Jacquline Staton Savannah, Georgia Robin Rachelle Straws Macon, Georgia African anb African American i>tubieg Sharmaine Patrice Miller-Brown Savannah, Georgia Recreation anb JBark &bminitration Richard F. Basil Savannah, Georgia Sirtsftorp Byron Fred Bowers Atlanta, Georgia Ryan Nicholas Tomblin Hagan, Georgia Criminal Justice Sara Brown Bizzard Savannah, Georgia Shawnita Maria Conerly Oxon Hill, Maryland *Oral DeAndre Davis Savannah, Georgia Tiffany Renee Fountain New York, New York *Dina Elizabeth Wilson Gusby Savannah, Georgia Kascey Teresa Porter-Mincey Glennville, Georgia Larry Charles Williams, Jr. Daytona Beach, Florida ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia political Science *Tia Christina Harris Atlanta, Georgia Daisy Tylesha Hernandez Belmar, New Jersey is>octologp Nicole Andrews-Nesbitt Lawton, Oklahoma **Gladys Maria Johnson Cohen Savannah, Georgia Dione Griffin-David Savannah, Georgia Social Work Mickina Bershelle Averett Columbus, Georgia Tawanna Wynette Bridges Valdosta, Georgia Elizabeth Clarke Savannah, Georgia Edwana Desaro Harris Savannah, Georgia *Melissa LaToya Hollis Savannah, Georgia Lisa Ann Maxwell , Savannah, Georgia *Cynthia Bonds Mclver Savannah, Georgia **Claudia Patricia Newman Savannah, Georgia Marcella Maria Pinckney Garden City, Georgia Elisia A. Rooks St. Simmons Island, Georgia RhaQuay Kiemora Rucker Savannah, Georgia Dawn Deanna Troutman Vienna, Georgia Kenya Iesliah White Forsyth, Georgia Josephine McFadden Williams Savannah, Georgia Teresa Lavonne Williams .Savannah, Georgia *Wendy Marie Wilson Pooler, Georgia Michelle Denise Wimberly Hinesville, Georgia COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY Ptologp Andrea YaShica Alexander Anchorage, Alaska **Dorothy Eleanor Boles Richmond Hill, Georgia Kimberly Samantha Boutt? College Park, Georgia ***Crystal Deon Bright Swainsboro, Georgia Johnny Alphonzo Johnson Hinesville, Georgia LaVetta Maria Jones Warner Robins, Georgia De Wanna La Von Jordan Augusta, Georgia George William Lucia, Jr. Savannah, Georgia Candice Denise Manigault Savannah, Georgia LaKeia Monique Manor Savannah, Georgia April Sherika Parks Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Teresa Inez Shakespeare Macon, Georgia *DeAngelo M. Stuart Freeport, Bahamas Chara Keiyawn Watkins Stone Mountain, Georgia JJlartne Science Alfreda Janeen Cole .Austell, Georgia *Michelle Schevon Duncan .Newman, Georgia ***Stacy Michelle Hallowell Rincon, Georgia ***Daphne Denise Pitts Thomaston, Georgia Joseph John Rafalowski Savannah, Georgia **Kevin A. Rock . .Savannah, Georgia *Michael Egan Sheppard, Jr. Savannah, Georgia Cnbtronmental Science April LaShon Dobbs Lithonia, Georgia James Ryan Forrest Savannah, Georgia Tamika Cherise Hodge Savannah, Georgia ***Andrea Lisa Moore .Savannah, Georgia ***Ann Elizabeth Thran Tybee Island, Georgia **Margaret Yasha Woods Atlanta, Georgia CJjemitftrp *Tomikia Lasha Pickett Savannah, Georgia jWatfjemattc* Larry James Bryan, Jr. Savannah, Georgia Bryant Keith Thomas Macon, Georgia Computer Science QCedfmologp Cathy A. Hilliard-LaCount Darien, Georgia **Paul D'Sean Jones Pooler, Georgia April Marie Pullen Wrightsville, Georgia ***Evonnie Tucker Sparks, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Cibil (Engineering tEecfmologp Simin Vahab Aghai Savannah, Georgia Emory LaMont Eakins Cincinnati, Ohio * David Michael Elliott Richmond Hill, Georgia Alexander Heyward II Savannah, Georgia **Boniface Gavin McGhee Moultrie, Georgia Clectrontcg (Engineering QEecJjnologp ***Douglas Nathaniel Carr Savannah, Georgia Shawn Maurice Lewis Hephziah, Georgia jilecljanical engineering 3Tedf)noIogp Omar Dante Martin Columbus, Georgia Note: Appearance of a name on any list in this program must not be considered as con- clusive evidence of graduation. Persons who have met all requirements for a particular degree and whose names appear on the lists in this program will receive the degree indi- cated. ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Jlonor (rabuates. g>umma Cum Haube (3.75 ~ 4.00) Crystal Deon Bright Daphne Denise Pitts Douglas Nathaniel Carr Ann Elizabeth Thran Andrea Lisa Moore Lou Murphy Warren jfllagna Cum Haube (3.40 ~ 3.74) William Patrick Anderson Paul D'Sean Jones Dorothy Eleanor Boles Boniface Gavin McGhee Sharon Brown-Stallings George A. Mullen Gladys Maria Johnson Cohen Claudia Patricia Newman Michael Orgen Emerson Kevin A. Rock Stacy Michelle Hallowell Meaza Serekeberhan Bruce Timothy Jones Evonnie Tucker Margaret Yasha Woods Cum Haube (3.00 ~ 3.39) Andre' a YaShica Alexander Brenda Shantay Jones David Anthony Atkins Cynthia Bonds Mclver Lynda Broomfield Alisa Sevilla Merriwether Oral DeAndre Davis Lucy P. Newsome-Brown Michelle Schevon Duncan Tomikia Lasha Pickett David Michael Elliott Vaughn Nikita Paul Scriven Tiffany Renee Fountain Michael Egan Sheppard, Jr Dina Elizabeth Wilson Gusby Cynthia Marie Stephens Tia Christina Harris DeAngelo M. Stuart Melissa LaToya Hollis Bettina Polite Tate Wendy Marie Wilson QRfje iS>tgntftcatue of tfie glcabemtc jlllace Observing the centuries-old convocation procedures, each Marshal in the Savannah State University Academic Procession carries an official mace which is indicative of the power, dignity, and magisterium vested in the University. The mace is a club-shaped staff that originated in the Middle Ages as a weapon. Eventually, it gained a ceremonial character and is presently employed most often by legislative forums and academic enterprises. The official mace and stand of Savannah State University were designed and made from mahogany wood by Dr. Ernest S. Brown, Associate Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering Technology. The University motto is "Lux Et Veritas" (Light and Truth). Scabemtc Costumes? Modern academic dress, has evolved from a type of apparel prescribed by English Medieval Universities to distinguish their schools from the lay person in dress at a time when everybody wore robes or gowns. When American colleges and universities desired to adopt some suitable system of academic apparel a half century ago, it seemed best to agree on some definite system which all might follow. Accordingly, this attire has consisted of the cap, the gown, and the hood, the latter two now differing according to the degree the wearer has received. The modern cap, in academic dress, has the same design for all degrees: black and square- shaped with a tassel hanging from the center. However, the color of the tassel usually differentiates the field of study for which the degree was granted, the gold tassel being worn by doctors or by pres- idents of colleges and universities; but it may be added that the black tassel is correct for all degrees. The gown, unlike the cap, differs appreciably in design according to the degree conferred on the wearer. The gown for the bachelor's degree has pointed sleeves. It is designed to be worn closed. The gown for the master's degrees, worn open or closed, has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist, like the others. The sleeve base hangs down in the traditional manner. The rear part of its oblong shape is square cut, and the front part has an arc cut away. The doctor's gown, worn open or closed, has long sleeves faced with velvet; three bars of velvet are midway the sleeves. The trimmings of the doc- tor's gown may be black or the color associated with the field of study. The hood, while not an article of dress, is however, the most distinctive feature of the academ- ic attire. It is a black, crow-shaped badge or adornment with an oval opening and worn down the back. It enables one to quickly determine not only the degree held by the wearer but also the college or university from which he is graduated. The colors lining the hood and the size and the shape of the hood make this distinction. The bachelor's and master's hoods are three feet and three and a half feet in length, respectively; the doctor's hood is four feet in length and is made with a wide panel. Hoods may be worn for only those degrees actually held by the wearers. Members of the governing body of a college or university, and they only, whatever their degrees may be, are entitled to wear doctor's gowns (with black velvet), but their hoods may be only those of degrees actually held by the wearers or those especially prescribed for them by the institution. In some colleges and universities, it is customary for the president, chancellor, or chief officer to wear a costume similar to that worn by the head of a foreign university. The chief marshal may wear a specially designed costume approved by the institution. For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctor's gowns, edging of hoods, and tassels of caps, the color associated with different subjects as prescribed by the revised American Intercollegiate Code is as follows: Arts, Letters, Humanities White Oratory (Speech) Silver Gray Business Drab Philosophy Dark Blue Economics Copper Physical Education Sage Green Education Light Blue Public Administration Peacock Blue Law Purple Science Golden Yellow Library Science Lemon Social Work Citron Music Pink Theology Scarlet At Savannah State University, the lining of the hood has an orange chevron on a blue back- ground to represent school colors. A faculty member wears the color of his alma mater. JBote* &utograpFjsi