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tate SJmbersntp 0vhtv of ^rocesisiton The Chief Marshal The Class Marshals Candidates for Master's Degrees Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Faculty Emeriti 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 uni- fied, 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. 0thtt of ibertrice 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 Reverend Michael Stamps Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church Selection "Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee" Bach The Savannah State University Alumni Men's Glee Club Co-directors, Lawrence Hutchins and Rose O. Smith INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTS AND SPEAKER Dr. Carlton E. Brown COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS The Honorable Barbara J. Mobley State Representative, Georgia House District 69 Selection "Battle Hymn of the Republic" Steffe-Wilhousky The Savannah State Alumni Men's Glee Club 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 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. Charles J. Elmore, Professor of Humanities and Chairman, Department of Mass Communications 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. Jane Gates, 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. Charles J. Elmore, Professor of Humanities and Chairman, Department of Mass Communications 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 CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONING Captain Robert L. Ford COMMISSIONING OF OFFICER Reading the Commissioning Document Dr. George N. Williams Dean, Graduate Studies and Sponsored Research and Faculty Representative to NROTC Administering the Oath of Office Captain Robert L. Ford ALMA MATER* Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, Organist BENEDICTION Reverend Michael Stamps 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 hail Thee, S.S.C! *The audience is requested to stand. **The audience is requested to sit and to remain seated until the recession has exited. jUatfter'tf Btgree* Conferreb COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Jlasfer of public Abministfration Althea Adams-Sutton Savannah State University Jo Ann Garner Baird Savannah State University Cleo Louise Baker Savannah State University Patricia Johnson Clark Savannah State University LaShone LaKisha Grimes Armstrong Atlantic State University Deitra Othella Matthews Coker College John Gachoya Nderito University of Nairobi Phyllis LaSan Oliver Savannah State University Shera Dianne Ramey Savannah State University Victor Kevin Sheppard Armstrong Atlantic State University Priscilla Ann Williams Northeastern University Jlfetcr of Social Stork IKimberly Susan Miller-Parker Fayetteville State University jUatfter of Science in ffirban >tubit& Ruby Catherine Hall Savannah State University Teah Latrell Jones Savannah State University Robert Lee Speight, Jr Savannah State University paccalaurcate cgm Contereb COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting MeShun Allen Daniel Atlanta, Georgia Kevin Graham Savannah, Georgia **Richard Walter Griner Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia *Christina Gwiazdzinski Richmond Hill, Georgia *** Anthony David Hensley Savannah, Georgia *Sherri Hieter Jones Savannah, Georgia *Katy A. Gnann-Noble Garden City, Georgia Melva Hunt Sharpe Savannah, Georgia Doris Roberts Valmont Savannah, Georgia Dana Nicole Williams Macon, Georgia Nicole Michelle Williams Savannah, Georgia Computer Snformatton S>ptem Samantha Odetta Betton Miami, Florida Van B. Brannen, Jr. Savannah, Georgia *Kerri Earlene Davis Savannah, Georgia *DaQuanis Jameel Harvey Macon, Georgia Derrick Rena Hillery Savannah, Georgia Michael Edward Jones Savannah, Georgia Aneshia Latta Lemon Wrightsville, Georgia Verlencia Genine Lester Hawkinsville, Georgia Tavanesha Akim Meriwether Columbus, Georgia ! Aaron W. Morris Hilton Head, South Carolina *Wendell Levette Noble, Jr. Garden City, Georgia Gregory John Shields, Jr. New York, New York Donna Louise Watts Savannah, Georgia Management Nomi Sabriya Clarke Brooklyn, New York Bridget LaTaraer Johnson Covington, Georgia Jamie Lynn Mitchell Fairburn, Georgia Todd Hilliard Phillips . . Savannah, Georgia Julia L. Sanderford Atlanta, Georgia Bobby Scott II Savannah, Georgia Marques Corine Stevenson Augusta, Georgia Matthew Jason Stewart Moncks Corner, South Carolina ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Natalie Marie Taylor Perry, Georgia *Chrissy Rochelle Terry Athens, Georgia Harold Dwayne Washington, Jr. Cartersville, Georgia Tamara Denise Wilson Arlington, Tennessee jfWarketins Bridget Nicole Boles Savannah, Georgia ***!Givonna Cheeks Brown Fayetteville, South Carolina ThuDung Nu Dang Savannah, Georgia Tonya Michelle Dukes Decatur, Georgia Passionate Shontiaya Fortson Lizella, Georgia Otis Jefferson Timmonsville, Georgia Ryan D. Stokeling Perry, Georgia Bryant Cornell Thomas Covington, Georgia COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES nglisty, Hanguap, anfo Hiteraturt Lakecia Shantel Jackson Macon, Georgia * Sharon Thomas Kelsey Savannah, Georgia April N. Royal Augusta, Georgia J?tas& Communication* Dyanna Lynette Adams Augusta, Georgia Herbert Maurice Belle III Stone Mountain, Georgia Tanya Lynette Brown Charleston, South Carolina Renardus Antonio Glover Savannah, Georgia Shay la Nicole Grant Savannah, Georgia Tanika L. Hicks Riverdale, Georgia Princetta Felicia Jones Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Aisha Z. Robinson College Park, Georgia Shirley Ann Phillips Savannah, Georgia Jletrtation anb $5arfe Sbminfetration Ramon Coriano Huff Savannah, Georgia *Felicia Annjenise Kidd Savannah, Georgia Charletha ReneE Micken Columbus, Georgia *!Heather Lynn Smith Guyton, Georgia Jlfetorp Megan January McCray West Palm Beach, Florida Harold Jeffrey Miller Jackson, Georgia Criminal 3u&titt Adrian Braxton, Jr. Savannah, Georgia *Jermaine DeMardra Brooks Augusta, Georgia * Jessica Denise Bryan Savannah, Georgia *Chanel Brigetta Clemmons Memphis, Tennessee LaJauii Anne Hopkins Lithonia, Georgia Marilyn Surrency James Savannah, Georgia Terrence Daron Jenkins Neeses, South Carolina ***Tamara Marie Jordan Mount Vernon, Georgia Shanika Annecious Montford Brunswick, Georgia Shantal Michelle Rouse Pinkney Savannah, Georgia Latoya Latrail Riley Danbury, Connecticut Tanzanika Kenya Williams Miami, Florida ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *CumLaude !In Absentia political Science Ueanne Marie Baker Savannah, Georgia *Renorda Eullisa Herring Acworth, Georgia Patrick Kerwin Rountree Savannah, Georgia &ottoIogp Ajoke Adebamidele Adesanya Savannah, Georgia Marcie Denise Baker Savannah, Georgia *Tamika Marian Bolden Savannah, Georgia Stacy Arnette Cooper Savannah, Georgia **Elaine S. Douglas Savannah, Georgia *Ruben Joyner, Jr. Camilla, Georgia **Connie Michelle Lewis Rincon, Georgia *Sheldon Carl Pritchard College Park, Georgia Thomasina Roberta Riggins Savannah, Georgia Kendra Alexis Wearing Hephzibah, Georgia Lester Lec'k White Savannah, Georgia Tamika Yvette Williams Doerun, Georgia Social Work *LoRita D. Jones-Greene Savannah, Georgia COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ptologp *Nykeba Shadonna Braddy Savannah, Georgia Kima Nashellbee Brantley Vidalia, Georgia ***Terry Charles Kobs Savannah, Georgia **Tawana Iesha McNair Queens, New York Shernitta Alicia Myles Columbus, Georgia William Michael Stovall Kennesaw, Georgia Yvette Denise Thomas Savannah, Georgia Elijah Lawrence Waife Brooklyn, New York Nathaniel Williams II Savannah, Georgia Tahirah Angela Williams Lithonia, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *CumLaude ! In Absentia iilarine Science **Muhammad Ali Ngoc Son Cochran Pelham. Georgia environmental Science Micah Q. Fears Savannah, Georgia Cljemtetrp Robin Sharee Beach Savannah, Georgia **Akia Katara Stone Savannah, Georgia jfttatljtmato *Akhnaton Natambu Pope Savannah, Georgia Computer Science tleeJfmologp **Lauvesa M. Jones Macon, Georgia **Mark Antonio West Carrollton, Georgia Citoil engineering Ceclmologp Prima DeLores Lewis Decatur, Georgia Chemical engineering Cecljnologp Shawn Robert Parker Chicago, Illinois electronic* engineering tEecJmologp Gary Cecil Carter II Augusta, Georgia Raymond Edward Cole, Jr. Savannah, Georgia Alvin Leonard Darien II Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia **Brandi Elizabeth Elmore Savannah, Georgia Cornelius Maurice English Montrose, Georgia DeAlmaro MontE Gilliam LaGrange, Georgia DeWayne Jarard Gilliard Augusta, Georgia *Sarah A. Massey Macon, Georgia Due Minh Nguyen Savannah, Georgia JflecJjanical (Engineering tEecFmologp Brandon Gerard Crawford Decatur, Georgia Alonza Termaine Flood Albany, Georgia ***Percy Xavier Skinner Rincon, Georgia NOTE: Appearance of names 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 lists in this program will receive the degree indicated. ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Givonna Cheeks Brown Anthony David Hensley limmma Cum TLrnibt (3 .75 - 4.00) Tamara Marie Jordan Terry Charles Kobs Percy Xavier Skinner Jlagna Cum Haube (3.40 - 3.74) Muhammad Ali Ngoc Son Cochran Lauvesa M. Jones Elaine S. Douglas Connie Michelle Lewis Brandi Elizabeth Elmore Tawana Iesha McNair Richard Walter Griner Akia Katara Stone Mark Antonio West Cum Haute (3.00 - 3.39) Tamika Marian Bolden Nykeba Shadonna Braddy Jessica Denise Bryan Chanel Brigetta Clemmons Stacy Arnette Cooper Kerri Earlene Davis Katy A. Gnann-Noble Christina Gwiazdzinski DaQuanis Jameel Harvey Renorda Eullisa Herring Chrissy LoRita D. Jones-Greene Sherri Hieter Jones Ruben Joyner, Jr. Sharon Thomas Kelsey Felicia Annjenise Kidd Sarah A. Massey Wendell Levette Noble, Jr. Akhnaton Natambu Pope Sheldon Carl Pritchard Heather Lynn Smith Rochelle Terry Cfje l>igmficame of tjje gcabemic 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). Hcabemit 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 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 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 background to rep- resent school colors. A faculty member wears the color of his alma mater. Molt*