i>atiannal) !>tate ?Smtoerttp i>abannal), tate QSmbersitp rber of Jkocesteton 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. xhtv of ikrtrice Dr. Carlton E. Brown, President Presiding PRELUDE "Largo" Handel Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, Organist ACADEMIC PROCESSION "War March of the Priests" Felix Mendelssohn Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, Organist INVOCATION Rev. Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr. Pastor, Connor's Temple Baptist Church Solo Rahsheim Wright Accompanied by Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTS AND SPEAKER Dr. Carlton E. Brown COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings 7th Congressional District of Maryland United States House of Representatives SELECTION "Let There Be Peace On Earth" Arranged by Althouse The Savannah State University Concert Choir Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, Director 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 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. Kuppuswamy Jayaraman, Interim 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 ALUMNI INDUCTION Dr. Percy A. Mack President, Savannah State University National Alumni Association 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 ALMA MATER* Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, Organist BENEDICTION Rev. Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr. Pastor, Connor's Temple Baptist Church RECESSIONAL** "Pomp and Circumstance" Sir Edward Elgar Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, 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 build a shrine for Thee We hailThee, S.S.C! *The audience is requested to stand. **The audience is requested to sit and to remain seated until the recession has exited. jfWagter'tf ffiegreeg Conferred COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE ifflatfter of JJubltc gltimintetratton Josephine Holliman Allen Savannah State University Stacy Shermaine Davis Stanton Mercer University Veronica Reasonover Earle Chaminade University Earnest Huewitt Saint Leo College Shannon Natasha Nelson Savannah State University Kimberly Ann Polite-Heyward Paine College Doris LaVorn Starkes University of South Carolina Tamara Alexander Waterman Georgia Southern University dffllatfter of WLtban g>tubte$ Robert Lee Speight Savannah State University baccalaureate Begreeg Conferred COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Sccountmg Nicole Brantley Savannah, Georgia NaTasha Nicole Cross Twin City, Georgia Palma Alethia Swinton Davis Savannah, Georgia Harriett Jackson Harris Savannah, Georgia Monique Latrice Hill Savannah, Georgia Melissa L. Martin Freeport, Bahamas **Milton R. Morgan Bronx, New York Tiffany LaWanda Nabors Savannah, Georgia *Maribel Rios Savannah, Georgia **Daphanie A. Williams Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Computer Hfrtformatton interna Michael Jerome Alvin, Jr. Brunswick, Georgia Dionne Yvette Baul Savannah, Georgia Erica Conswello Broadwater Augusta, Georgia Melika Kesonya Cody Dawson, Georgia Carole Monique Currie Columbus, Georgia Nakesha Wynette English Hinesville, Georgia Fernando Antonio Foster Savannah, Georgia *Tywan Gonzalez Federal Way, Washington Marcus Antoine Griffin Riverdale, Georgia Jarred Lamar Humes Garden City, Georgia Loretta Williams Jones Savannah, Georgia *Kevin Patrick Lucas Savannah, Georgia * Jason Ray Malick Richmond Hill, Georgia *Kelicea Monique Meadows Columbus, Georgia Jesse Obed Moki . . .Tallahassee, Florida Stefan Colin Myers Brunswick, Georgia Kendra Morenika Palmer Savannah, Georgia Lester Rondey Pearson Sumter, South Carolina Nikisha Nya McKee-Ruff Savannah, Georgia Yvette Denise Ruff Savannah, Georgia Shameka Roberta Smalls Savannah, Georgia Lavinia Denise Warrens Brunswick, Georgia 3fnternattonal jJlanagement Dieudonne Kwizera Republic of Burundi Jffflanagement Cedric Sharone Beamon Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Nomi Sabriya Clarke Brooklyn, New York Kimberly Elise Collins Altamonte, Florida Louise R. Copeland Savannah, Georgia Tellis Antwon Fears Decatur, Georgia Corey Johnteace Frazier Charlotte, North Carolina Jennifer Lynn Green Savannah, Georgia Karla Nichelle Green Savannah, Georgia Martina Renee Hall Clyo, Georgia Brenda S. Johnson Savannah, Georgia Ozell Lane Adel, Georgia *Kalpesh J. Patel Port Wentworth, Georgia Roderick Hosea Ricks Columbus, Georgia Sharon Vernice Smith Savannah, Georgia Philmon Kenneth Thomas Hephzibah, Georgia *Michael Lerone Tucker .Wetumpka, Alabama Gwendolyn Young Youmans Savannah, Georgia Jffflarkettng *Laura Joyce Flaherty Richmond Hill, Georgia Stephanie Lynette Harris Atlanta, Georgia *Shameka S. Humphrey Atlanta, Georgia Regena Sims Atlanta, Georgia Antonio Kinte Sisk Davenport, Iowa Christopher Fonte Smart Macon, Georgia Sherika Nekole Sterling Statesboro, Georgia Ryan D. Stokeling Perry, Georgia Utesa Futch Tilley Savannah, Georgia Steven Lorenzo Washington Bonneau, South Carolina Twyla Tyronda White Atlanta, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Cngltej), Hanguage & literature Tequila Simone Mack Augusta, Georgia Edward Marcellous Persons Atlanta, Georgia JWastf Communication* Gerald Bernard Arlington, Jr. East Point, Georgia *Tamika Lashawn Bond Swainsboro, Georgia Tanika LaSaundra Hicks College Park, Georgia *Jael A. Odhiambo Nairobi, Kenya Shayla Willis Fairburn, Georgia Recreation anb |3ark Sbminitftration Timothy Alan Jones Douglasville, Georgia Rochelle Sharon Mack Ellenwood, Georgia Gregory Bernard Sullivan Columbus, Georgia Jligtorp *Ramon M. Barboa Merced, California *OmShanti O. Green Clarkston, Georgia Jennifer German Roberts Savannah, Georgia Edward Jason Roundtree Garden City, Georgia Criminal Justice Valencia Monique Breedlove Atlanta, Georgia Felicia Annette Britt St. George, South Carolina Brianna Teshea Brown Fayetteville, Georgia Breena LaTrese Burgess Pooler, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Stacy Maurine Goodridge Stone Mountain, Georgia Torijuano Khareem Harris Savannah, Georgia Willie James Jenkins McClellanville, South Carolina *Shakethia Latishia Morgan Albany, Georgia Karien Shanique Nettingham Macon, Georgia Aixas Jenelle Parkins Brooklyn, New York political Science Milton Edward Ashford, Jr. Columbia, South Carolina Lorraine Chantel Orr Savannah, Georgia Shanaque Michelle Wallace Decatur, Georgia i>octologp *Cicely Nicole Harpe Augusta, Georgia Naima Rebecca Henderson East Orange, New Jersey Social Wovk Josephine McFadden Williams Savannah, Georgia COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY Ptologp Alana Racquel Bryant Savannah, Georgia Frandreka Chivon Cooper Lithonia, Georgia Hilton Lewis Fordham, Jr. Toomsboro, Georgia Kimberly Garrett Blakely, Georgia Beverly Vanessa Geter St. Mary's, Georgia DeWanna La Von Jordan Augusta, Georgia **Kenny Ross Knowles Nassau, Bahamas Tracey Murell Knudsvig Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Cheryl Renee Lucas Washington, District of Columbia Chantrice Lanaye Rogers Decatur, Georgia Javan Tekio Sanders Vidalia, Georgia **LaKeshia Knaron Smith Pensacola, Florida Laurie Marie Thomas Savannah, Georgia Elijah Lawrence Waife Brooklyn, New York JWartne Science Christina Monique Archer Canton, Michigan Victoria Denise Ballard Augusta, Georgia Ellie Love Covington Newnan, Georgia Archie Ricardo Hayes Burgaw, North Carolina Tiffany Elnora Lee Westfield, New Jersey Quansa Earl McCullough Hinesville, Georgia Cntotronmental Science Micah Quintez Fears Savannah, Georgia Alaina Rhae Rafter Stone Mountain, Georgia DeAndre Jerome Robinson Columbus, Georgia jfWatljematica Terry O'dell Gibson, Jr. Warrenton, Georgia Latoya McFadden Eastover, South Carolina **Monica Nicole Roland Atlanta, Georgia Rasheed Lamont Simmons Brooklyn, New York Reyderron Jamar Street Douglas, Georgia Terrence Sherrod Tate Decatur, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude ! In Absentia Computer detente QCecljnologp Henry Joemodie Hughie Georgetown, South Carolina Keith Victor Lord Savannah, Georgia Tony Carey Thompson II Savannah, Georgia Solomon S. Wilson, Jr. Lithonia, Georgia Alton Tyrone Wright Savannah, Georgia Chemical engineering edjnologp Rhonda Pray Allenhurst, Georgia *Sophia L. Williams Freeport, Bahamas Citoil engineering Cedfjnologp Eisenhower Raines II . . . . .Savannah, Georgia electronic^ engineering OTedfjnologp *Nasser Ali Jaber Almerri Rikka, Kuwait Jflfledjanical engineering tEecFjnologp **Jerimiah James Fulton Redding, California NOTE: Appearance of name on any list in this program must not be considered as conclusive evidence of graduation. Persons who have met all requirements for a par- ticular degree and whose names appear on the lists in this program will receive the degree indicated. ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Jlonor tgmftcance of tlje 2lcabemtc Jfflace 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). glcabemic Costumed 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 doctor'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. iSoteg glutei grapljg