i>at)annab i>tate tHntber^ttp i>atoannal}, Georgia tE^e 0nt inmbreb ^>txtj> Jf tftlj Commencement 3lnx et Veritas! aturbap, December (Eleuentb tEtoo tEFjousianb Jfour {Ken <&'lotk a. IK. tEtger Urena abannab ^>tate fHmtiersittp 0vhtv of erbtce Dr. Carlton E. Brown, President Presiding PRELUDE "Largo" Handel Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist ACADEMIC PROCESSION "War March of the Priests" Felix Mendelssohn Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist INVOCATION Reverend Dr. Wilson Scott, Jr. Pastor, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church SELECTION "Praise, Oh Praise Jehovah!" L. O. Potter The Savannah State University Alumni Men's Glee Club Co-directors, Rose O. Smith and Lawrence Hutchins INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTS AND SPEAKER Dr. Carlton E. Brown COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Dr. N. Joyce Payne Director, Human Resources and Minority Programs for the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges SELECTION "Battle Hymn of the Republic" arr. by Wilhousky The Savannah State University Alumni Men's Glee Club PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE Dr. George N Williams Dean of Graduate Studies and Sponsored Research PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARINE SCIENCE DEGREE Dr George N Williams CONFERRING OF MASTER'S DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown Assisted by Mr. Matthew Latson, 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. Babajide Familoni, Dean CONFERRING OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown Assisted by the Academic Deans, Mr. Matthew Latson, 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 ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSION LTC William C. Gillespie 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 LTC William C. Gillespie ALMA MATER* Ms. Nan Poole Spicer, Organist BENEDICTION Reverend Dr. Wilson Scott, Jr. RECESSIONAL** "Pomp and Circumstance" Sir Edward Elgar Professor Nan Poole Spicer, 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 iound. 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. JfHa#ter' egree* Conferred COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES faster of public gfomini#tratton Marty Joe Alexander Daniel L. Enzmann Tewana Corinthia LeCounte-Young Sharmonique Latisha McDaniel Jael Odhiambo McLemore Jeffrey Bernard Roberson Bobby Erastus Roberts, Jr. Kwame Shiroya Savannah State University College of Charleston Chatham College Savannah State University Savannah State University Savannah State University Morris Brown College Armstrong Atlantic State University JfHaster of foetal Work Lauren Chamberlain Aguillon Jill Ann Barefoot Shelia Ann-Chaffin Baxley Cynthia B. Mclver Deborah Ann Williams Sawyer Jonathan L. Walthour Barbara Griffin Webb Armstrong Atlantic State University University of Georgia Brewton Parker College Savannah State University University of Alabama Brewton Parker College Georgia Southern University COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY j$later of ikiente in Jftflartne Science Jody Frost Erin L. Pulster Kennesaw State University University of Rhode Island accalaureate egree Conferred COLLEGE OF BUSINESS accounting Damien S. Brown *Melessa Joy Bryant * Kathleen Pierce Carellas Ricardo E. Castillo *Tina Way Corbell LaTonia Kasia Curry Charlene Denise Da Souza ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude Eastman, Georgia Midway, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Miami, Florida Savannah, Georgia Freeport, Bahamas St. Mary's, Georgia *Cum Laude !In Absentia **Tiffany Latrice Haynes ** Christopher Crawford Kemp Antonio Irvin Vaughn Phyllis Bush Williams Albany, Georgia Nassau, Bahamas Morrow, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Computer information l>pgtem Paul Franklin Berksteiner * Danielle L. Bush-Hillery Courtney Nicole Edwards Aqueelah Terrell Gray Emily C. Greene Troy Victor Guillory *Charleen Willette Harden Teirance Antoan Harris Lakia Lachelle Hubbard Drashonda S. Ingram Keziah L. Inniss Richard Dean Lundy III Antonio Rodriquez Marion *Teronica Latrelle Miller Angela Latrice Milner Michelle Denise Moore ?Terrence Akil Myles *AItovise Sturdivant Johnny Williams, Jr. Savamiah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Macon, Georgia Rincon, Georgia Ft. Washington, Maryland Guyton, Georgia Augusta, Georgia Jeffersonville, Georgia Chicago, Illinois Pooler, Georgia Decatur, Georgia Dublin, Georgia Soperton, Georgia Fairburn, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Decatur, Georgia Ozell Lyn Banks II Janie W. Brooks TaNesha Dannette Rene Chaplin Tawana Necole Gibbs Jermaine Antione Gilley Hawa Edith Lansanah Nikeisha Marlovouise Simpson LaTesha Tennerson Rodney Scott Thomas Allen DeGuzman Williams Thunderbolt, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina East Point, Georgia Norcross, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Macon, Georgia Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude * Cum Laude ! In A bsentia ittarkettng Willis Blake Charis Melba Brown Steward Dondi Clinton Miranda Ean Fitzpatrick Crystal Dionne Freeman Stacy LeAnn Helton Siaka M. Hill *Latravius Deonta Johnson Timothy Jubar Paige TawfiqA. Ramsey Charleeta S. Richardson Karlos Rashard Roberts Starlet Jasmine Ware Brian Jamaal Williamson Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Lithonia, Georgia Macon, Georgia Riverdale, Georgia Rockmart, Georgia Macon, Georgia Cordele, Georgia Martinez, Georgia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Washington, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Dublin, Georgia Columbus, Georgia COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ngiist) Language anb lUterature Christopher L. Daniel Vondra Vanessa Mackie Anita Valaria Matchett **Lekita Shantell McKennie Tomika Nikita Woodson College Park, Georgia Aiken, South Carolina Fort Lauderdale, Florida Savannah, Georgia Columbus, Georgia ffluiti Conrauuucattong *Hadara Zemira Brown Tiffany Quoshauna Bullock Jazmyn Kathleen Evans Ashley Quartez Sims Tara LaTese Tyson *Shanika Michelle Walker Rahsheim Ahmad Wright Lithonia, Georgia Conley, Georgia Norcross, Georgia Locust Grove, Georgia Americus, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Forestville, Maryland Richard Van Frazier III *Timothy Titus Hill Randall Keith Williams Mmk Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia Recreation an& 3Park gtomintetratitm Brian LaKeith Fisher Columbus, Georgia Matthew Gunn Social Circle, Georgia Anthony LaMont Judson Hinesville, Georgia Kara Tiffany Feterkin Reddick Pikesville, Maryland Keith Ferrero Strong Athens, Georgia IMstorp Daisy Burnett- Jones Derick Lawrence Cunningham ** Sharif Abdul Deveaux Shomari Lateef Gilford Cheryl Denise Holmes Sheri Anissa Johnson * Barbara Delores Price Anita Roberts Criminal Samantha Nicole Ayers Ashanti Rashida Bellamy DeLeah Regina Blake IKennisha N. Davenport *Charmeian Denise Edwards Kentrell Jarvarias Fields Tiffany Marie Golden Christy Renee Haynes Ricardo Antwan Newman LouBrenda Hendrix Stephens Kamilah Masani Traylor Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Fayetteville, North Carolina Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Stone Mountain, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia justice Macon, Georgia Hardeeville, South Carolina Savannah, Georgia Cincinnati, Ohio Columbus, Georgia Green Pond, South Carolina Rex, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Lithonia, Georgia Savannah, Georgia San Jose, California ***Shelly Jermaine Barnes Byron LaMont Duvernay NaTisha Shanta Maxwell political Science Savannah, Georgia Hinesville, Georgia Savannah, Georgia i>ociologp Alice Mitchell Allen Anthony Lorenso Bacon ** Robin Elizabeth Cohen * Natasha Falaine Johnson Marquenita Eyvette Kitchens Karra Latrice Land Lekeya Nichole Legree Pressley ***Summa Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude St. Augustine, Florida Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Little Rock, Arkansas Savannah, Georgia * Cum Laude ! In A bsentia Kristen Nicole Settle *Melanie Charise Thompson Stephanie Nicole Williams Kennesaw, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Douglas, Georgia Social Work Mary Louise Peters Savannah, Georgia COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ! Stephen Le'Darrell Culver Rinata Daniel Bryan Christopher Ellis *** Josephine C. Heinz * Richard Hodges, Jr. Quinita Shantell Martin Danielle Monique Moore Robert Jason Armand Settle ***Nena Catherine Strachan Mableton, Georgia Griffin, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Accra, Ghana Columbus, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Riverdale, Georgia Kennesaw, Georgia Savannah, Georgia ***Benjamin Francis Maher nence Savannah, Georgia Cnbtronmental Monica Yvette Murchison !Ade O. Oni Nicola Evelyn Outlaw Dynesha D. Reeves Kina Odessa Reynolds txznu Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia **Destiny Latrice Allen Darkus Elizabeth Jenkins Cftemtstrp Hazlehurst, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Computer Science tEecImologp Natasha Patrice Andrews **Chastity Bianca Biggers Yasmin Lenisha Brooker Milton Damarcus Fisher Frank Deyon George * * * Summa Cum Laude * * Magna Cum Laude Milledgeville, Georgia Columbus, Georgia Savannah, Georgia Decatur, Georgia Blakely, Georgia *Cum Laude !In Absentia Catressa Kelle Gooden Albany, Georgia * Harold Cleveland Hackstall, Jr. Riegelwood, North Carolina Tyquan Spencer Johnson Decatur, Georgia * * ! Debbie A . Lewis Savannah, Georgia Avery Allen Reynolds East Point, Georgia Desmond LaMont Smalls Hilton Head Island, South Carolina electronic* engineering tEecImologp Marvin Christopher Bynoe Savannah, Georgia **Linda Quinisa Dave Augusta, Georgia * Alexus Lloyd Terrence Green Marietta, Georgia * Crystal Tamiko Martin Dublin, Georgia Jodi A. Martin Freeport, Grand Bahamas LeDon A. Sanders Warner Robins, Georgia jEedjanical engineering tSTecImologp Jermaine Edward Jones College Park, Georgia * Jonathan Corey Ross Augusta, Georgia *William Henry Westbrooks I Savannah, 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 partic- ular 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 Shellv Jermaine Barnes Nena Catherina Strachan Honor #rabuate ismmma Cum 3Lautre (3.75 - 4.00) Josephine C. Heinz Destiny Latrice Allen Chastity Bianca Biggers Robin Elizabeth Cohen Linda Quinisa Dave Sharif Abdul Deveaux Hadara Zeraira Brown Melessa Joy Bryant Tiffany Quoshauna Bullock Danielle L. Bush-Hillery Kathleen Pierce Carellas Tina Way Corbell Charmeian Denise Edwards Alexus Lloyd Terrence Green Harold Cleveland Hackstall, Jr. Charleen Willette Harden Timothy Titus Hill JWagna Cum Itautre (3.40 - 3.74) Tiffany Latrice Haynes Christopher Crawford Kemp Debbie A. Lewis Benjamin Francis Maher Lekita Shantell McKennie Cum Haube (3.00 - 3.30) Richard Hodges, Jr. Latravius Deonta Johnson Natasha Falaine Johnson Crystal Tamiko Martin Teronica Latrelle Miller Danielle Monique Moore Barbara Delores Price Jonathan Corey Ross Altovise Sturdivant Melanie Charise Thompson Shanika Michelle Walker William Henry Westbrooks I ***Summa Cum Laude : *Magna Cum Laude * Cum Laude !In Absentia Wtyz s>tgmfuance o! tije Mtabtmit Matt 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). Stabemic 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 every- body wore robes or gowns. When American colleges and universities desired to adopt some suit- able system of academic apparel a half century ago, it seemed best to agree on some definite sys- tem 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 (hat 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 trim- mings 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 aca- demic 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 institu- tion. 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 represent school colors. A faculty member wears the color of his alma mater. J5ote J^ote*