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The Chief Marshal
The Class Marshals
Candidates for Masters Degree
Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degree
The Faculty
The Presidential Party
Donated to SSU Archives
by Sheri Saleem Scott
upon her Retirement on July 1, 2011
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 form of expression
and to reserve celebrations until the program is concluded.
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Dr. Carlton E. Brown, President
Presiding
PRELUDE "O Holy Night". ..Adolph Adams
Mr. James Thompson,
Jr., Organist
ACADEMIC PROCESSION . . "War March of the Priests"... .Felix Mendelssohn
Mr. James Thompson, Jr., Organist
INVOCATION Dr. Samuel Williams
Assistant Director for Student Affairs
Savannah State University
SOLO Ms. Felicia N. Sigler
"SSU Class of 1998"
Mr. DeAndre Ervin,
Accompanist
INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM
GUESTS AND SPEAKER Dr. Carlton E. Brown
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Honorable Thurbert Baker
Attorney General of the State of Georgia
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE ... Dr. Joseph H. Silver,Sr.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
CONFERRING OF MASTER'S DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown
Assisted by Dr. Silver and
Mrs. Teria G. Sheffield, Assistant Registrar
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. Jan Jankowski
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . . Dr. Otis S. Johnson
College of Sciences and Technology .... Dr. Charlesworth Martin
CONFERRING OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES ... Dr. Carlton E. Brown
Assisted by the Academic Deans and
Mrs. Teria G. Sheffield, Assistant Registrar
ALUMNI INDUCTION Mr. John Brown, President
Savannah State University National Alumni Association
PRESENTATION OF NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING
CORPS CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSION Commander Welch Fair
COMMISSIONING OF OFFICERS
Reading the Commissioning Document . . . Dr. George N. Williams
Head, Department of Chemistry
and Faculty Representative to the NROTC
Administering the Oath of Office Commander Welch Fair
BENEDICTION Dr. Samuel Williams
*Alma Mater - Savannah State College Hymn
**RECESSIONAL "Pomp and Circumstance" .... Sir Edward Elgar
Mr. James Thompson, Jr., 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 SSC 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 hail Thee, S.S.C!
The audience is requested to stand.
The audience is requested to remain seated until the processions has exited.
jfteter'* degree Conferred
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Jteter of public gfomtntetratton
Darlene E. Carson Columbia College
Michelle Rene Carthon Savannah State University
Charisse Dazelle Chisholm Georgia Southern University
Kesha Gibson-Carter Fort Valley State University
Kareem Ahmad Hill Georgia Southern University
Alfred Henry Jackson, Jr Savannah State University
Kerri Caprice Lloyd Georgia Southern University
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Accounting
Nikki Giovanni Anderson Savannah, Georgia
Felicia Antoinette Barnes-Gadson Savannah, Georgia
Anika Patrice Bing Savannah, Georgia
Ralph Leon Brown II Savannah, Georgia
***Brenda J. Cowley Arlington, Washington
* Timothy Patrick Lawler Savannah, Georgia
**Michael Brian Murray Savannah, Georgia
* "Christy Denise Ross Stone Mountain, Georgia
***Janet Rose Schaaf Tybee Island, Georgia
Sharee Singleton St. Louis, Missouri
*McCall Williams Savannah, Georgia
McKinley Carlos Williams Atlanta, Georgia
***SummaCum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia
Computer Snformation s>p$ttm$
***Sylvia Michelle Andrews Birmingham, Alabama
*Ronald Enrico Campbell Statesboro, Georgia
*Regina Yvette Henfield Savannah, Georgia
Crystal Nicole Jones Savannah, Georgia
* George Hiawatha McDowell, Jr Savannah, Georgia
Yolanda Latrell Washington Savannah, Georgia
^Management
*Milton Allen Savannah, Georgia
Demeatrice Necole Baker Atlanta, Georgia
*Shakanlon L. Clark Atlanta, Georgia
Kuwantral Latricia Cutter Savannah, Georgia
Mary Elizabeth Davis-Brown Savannah, Georgia
Lonnie Leonard Edwards Savannah, Georgia
Jammie Patricia Elmore Savannah, Georgia
DaShawn Maurice Hamilton Savannah, Georgia
Katina LaShandra Harrison Ellenwood, Georgia
Wanda Denise Hill Savannah, Georgia
Joyia E'lisa Hills Savannah, Georgia
Tonya Roshall Jones Savannah, Georgia
*Timothy Michael Lovezzola Bloomingdale, Georgia
LaShawntra Renee Morris Thomasville, Georgia
Shawn Lynette Robinson Savannah, Georgia
Adrienne Colette Warmack College Park, Georgia
***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude ! In Absentia
iWarfeettng
* Janet LeNore Burney Savannah, Georgia
Carla Trimble Campbell Savannah, Georgia
Kimberly Michelle Gaskin Greenwood, South Carolina
Lisa Michelle Hardamon Tifton, Georgia
*Anetra Henry Columbus, Georgia
Samuel Antonio Higgins Greer, South Carolina
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Cnglis;}), language anb literature
Kavona Yvette Newsome Savannah, Georgia
**Carl Benjamin Redding, Jr Savannah, Georgia
Felicia Nicole Sigler Moultrie, Georgia
Zirzeria Lillian Wright Augusta, Georgia
Jflastf Communications
Tijuana Shantrel Brewer Greenville, Georgia
* Stephanie Omega Burgess Savannah, Georgia
Jajuana Tracell Glenn Garner Petersburg, Virginia
Yolanda Michele Hall Miami, Florida
*Faustine Borden Stephens Savannah, Georgia
LaToya Parneice Stocken Savannah, Georgia
LaVictor Renardo Talbert McCormick, South Carolin
Lisa Renee Webb Albany, Georgia
***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia
Recreation anb $ark gfoministration
Cedric D. Adams Stone Mountain, Georgia
Nakia Antoniette Baxter Savannah, Georgia
Christopher Nephi Phillips Soperton, Georgia
*Bernita A. Reese Covington, Georgia
Aaron Robert Elo Bishop Columbia, Georgia
*!Richard L. Riley Savannah, Georgia
Criminal Justice
Tonya LaTrelle Allen Savannah, Georgia
Charles C. Bennett Savannah, Georgia
*Keshia Renee Harper Statesboro, Georgia
Marcellus Daniel Holmes III Jacksonville, Florida
Katina Lincoln Summerville, South Carolina
Felicia Doniece Mincey Glennville, Georgia
Sonya Ravonne Minor Sandersville, Georgia
Sharon Leonora Mitchell Savannah, Georgia
Jennifer Yvette Palmer Crescent, Georgia
Tamika Nikole Pritchett College Park, Georgia
Tonya Lanette Taylor Savannah, Georgia
Larry Charles Tyler, Jr Pavo, Georgia
***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia
political Science
***Roberto Bernate Savannah, Georgia
Belinda La'Keshia Bouligny Savannah, Georgia
Willie Green III Savannah, Georgia
**Walter J. Howard Savannah, Georgia
Shanta Nate Laurie Beaufort, South Carolina
Kimberly L. Porter Savannah, Georgia
*Kimberly Celeste Stephens Jeffersonville, Georgia
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Jeannie R. Casey Riverdale, Georgia
Chelsea Latrelle Dennis Eatonton, Georgia
*Daria Jeneen Williams Jacksonville, Florida
Social OTorfe
Jenovis LaTrelle Addison Savannah, Georgia
*Estelline Ometa Payne Beamon Savannah, Georgia
*Genitha Gerwanda Dawson Savannah, Georgia
***Patricia Ann Edwards Savannah, Georgia
Winston G. Gordon Clewiston, Florida
**Duria Hudson, Jr Hinesville, Georgia
Ebony Tania Jones Decatur, Georgia
Tinika Simone Maxwell Savannah, Georgia
Melody Dyson Milledge Savannah, Georgia
Denise Renee Parker Savannah, Georgia
***Angela Loraine Shoates Kingsland, Georgia
Lynette Fontella Shuman Savannah, Georgia
***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia
Sylvia Emmily Wright Savannah, Georgia
Tara Louchun Wright Jacksonville, Florida
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Nazzarae Nakita Collins Annapolis, Maryland
Danielle DeVault Suffern, New York
Beverly Marie Finch Rome, Georgia
*Dwan Aubrey Gerido Rincon, Georgia
Marlon Marquet Lang Savannah, Georgia
Pamela Renita Searcy Bulter, Georgia
Janean Rena Sorey Ellenwood, Georgia
*Joilanda Renee Stephens Ellenwood, Georgia
*LaKeshia Mozelle Strong Swainsboro, Georgia
Ronnie Christopher Taylor Savannah, Georgia
Richard Malcolm Williams Ontario, Canada
Jttarine Science
Michael Lasala Binstock Savannah, Georgia
*David Raymond Wood Savannah, Georgia
environmental J>tutries(
AhDae Christopher Cohen Savannah, Georgia
Patrick Nash Johnson Guyton, Georgia
Barry Loren Washington Ladys' Island, South Carolina
***SummaCum Laude **MagnaCum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia
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Octava Nicole Blandenburg Griffin, Georgia
Marvin Lavon Chestnut, Jr Brunswick, Georgia
***Veronica Edwina Smalls Savannah, Georgia
Bridget Denise Thomas Stone Mountain, Georgia
Computer Science QTedjnologp
*Tammy Lynette Rahming Eleuthera, Bahamas
Cfcemical engineering Cecfmologp
Jabbar Mondrella Watson St. Helena Island, South Carolina
Cibil engineering QTecfmologp
Nyshona Michelle Carthon Savannah, Georgia
James Edward Curlee, Jr Richmond, Virginia
Kelvin Risdon Pennill Savannah, Georgia
Barry Jerome Stanton Clio, South Carolina
Electronics engineering STecfjnologp
William Davis Boney III Atlanta, Georgia
D'Anthony Kewandrick Moore College Park, Georgia
**Bret Alan Stone Richmond Hill, Georgia
***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia
***
JWarine Science anb ntrironmental gtfubies
Sue Ann Chaplin Savannah, Georgia
Angela Nicole Gunter Rincon, Georgia
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Alexeer Vershone Jones Savannah, Georgia
NOTE: Appearance of a name on any list in this program must not be considered
as conclusive evidence of graduation. Persons who have met all requirements for
a particular degree and whose names appear on the list in this program will receive
the degree indicated.
***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia
Honor (grabtmtetf
Hmmma Cum Haube (3.75 - 4.00)
Sylvia Michelle Andrews
Roberto Bernate
Sue Ann Chaplin
Brenda Cowley
Patricia Ann Edwards
Janet Rose Schaaf
Angela Loraine Shoates
Veronica Edwina Smalls
jfWagna Cum Haube (3.40 - 3.74)
Walter Howard Michael Brian Murray
Duria Hudson, Jr. Carl Benjamin Redding, Jr.
Timothy Patrick Lawton Christy Denise Ross
Bret Alan Stone
Cum Haube
Milton Allen
Estelline Ometa Payne Beamon
Stephanie Omega Burgess
Janet LaNore Burney
Ronald Enrico Campbell
Shakanton L. Clark
Genitha Gerwanda Dawson
Dwan Aubrey Gerido
Keshia Renee Harper
Regina Yvette Henfield
Anetra Henry
(3.00 to 3.39)
Timothy Michael Lovezzola
George Hiawatha McDowell, Jr.
Tammy Lynette Rahming
Bernita A. Reese
Richard L. Riley
Faustine Borden Stephens
Joilanda Renee Stephens
Kimberly Celeste Stephens
Lakeshaia Mozelle Strong
Daria Jeneen Williams
McCall Williams
David Raymond Wood
***Summa Cum Laude
**
Magna Cum Laude
*Cum Laude !In Absentia
Stye >tgutftcance of tfje Scabemtc jfWace
Observing the centuries old convocation procedures, each Marshall in the Savannah State
University academic procession carries as official mace which is indicative of the power, dignity, and
magisterium vested in the University. The mace is a club-shaped staff which 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 of Savannah State University was
designed and made from mahogany wood by Dr. Ernest S. Brown, professor emeritus of civil
engineering technology.
The University motto is "Lux et Veritas" (light and truth).
Scabemtc Costume*
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 presidents
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
academic 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 Marshall 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
background to represent school colors. A faculty member wears the colors of his alma mater.