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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.
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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 Larry L. Broxton
Pastor, Christ Memorial Baptist Church
SELECTION "A Mighty Fortess Is Our Lord" by Carl F. Mueller
The Savannah State University Alumni Men's Glee Club
Co-Directors, Rose O. Smith and Lawrence Hutchins
INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTS Dr. Carlton E. Brown
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER . , . . Dr. Jane M. Gates
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
AND CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES Dr. Carlton E. Brown
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Dr. Carlton E. Brown
and Dr. Jane M. Gates
The Richard R. Wright Awards Mr. Connie Cater ('65), Univesity System
of Georgia Board of Regents, 1999-2006
Dr. Carlton E. Brown
SELECTION "Battle Hymn of the Republic" Steffe/Wilhousky
The Savannah State University Alumni Men's Glee Club
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
FOR THE MASTER OF
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE Dr. Beverly A. Watkins
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and
Interim Dean, Graduate Studies
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATE
FOR THE MASTER OF
SOCIAL WORK DEGREE Dr. Beverly A. Watkins
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN URBAN STUDIES Dr. Beverly A. Watkins
CONFERRING OF MASTER'S DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown
Assisted by Dr. Beverly A. Watkins, Dr. Judith Edwin, Dean, Enrollemnt Management
and Mr. David Mosely Booze, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management/Registrar
INTRODUCTION OF UNDERGRADUATE DEANS Dr. Jane M. Gates
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
FOR THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
College of Business Administration Dr. Mostafa H. Sarhan, Dean
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . . .Dr. Johnnie D. Myers, Interim Dean
College of Sciences and Technology Dr. Babajide Familoni, Dean
CONFERRING OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown
Assisted by the Academic Deans, Dr. Judith Edwin
and Mr. David Mosely Booze
ALUMNI INDUCTION Dr. Shirley McDuffie
President, Savannah State University National Alumni Association
PRESENTATION OF NAVAL RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING
CORPS CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONING Capt Leonard B. Jones
Professor of Naval Science
COMMISSIONING OF OFFICERS
Reading the Commissioning Document Dr. Olarongbe Olubajo
Professor, Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
and Faculty Representative to NROTC
ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE Capt. Leonard B. Jones
ALMA MATER* Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist
BENEDICTION : Reverend Larry L. Broxton
RECESSIONAL** "Pomp and Circumstance" Sir Edward Elgar
Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist
Savannah State College Hymn
Original words and music try J. Randolph Fisher and Hillary Hatchett
Let us give thanks and praises to
Our Alma Mater, S.S.U.
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.U. is found.
We adore each beauteous scene and hall,
Our all we pledge to Thee!
In our hearts we'll build a shrine for You
We hail Thee, S.S.U.!
Lyrical Revision by LaGina M. Frazier
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
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Nyrita La' Shawn Austin
Ramon Martin Barboa
Hilton Lewis Fordham, Jr.
Carlotta Michelle Attaway Lee
Kauser Banu Shaikh
Bettina LaToi Polite Tate
Randall L. Toussaint
Marquis Jenard Waring
Lakisha Shontell Wilborn
Anitra E. Williams
Torrez Monroe Wilson
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Savannah State University
Savannah State University
Savannah State University
Savannah State University
International College
Savannah State University
Morehouse College
Savannah State University
Tennessee State University
Savannah State University
Savannah State University
flakier of Social ^orfe
Joyce Maria Cassino
Cameron University
fHastter of
Denise Michelle Kleinman
Latavius S. Polite
titntt in Urban i>tu&te
Savannah College of Art & Design
Saint Augustine's College
Shanna L. Beasley*
Shasha Lissane Binns*
Sherry Ann Bradi***
Shaquila LaToya Brown*
Trina Marie Brown**
Jevertus D. Burnett
Gary A. Dolack***
Vida M. Edwards*
Khalil Al'rad Hasan*
Erica Danielle Heyward
Clinton Eugene Jenkins
Brandon Marquel Leslie
Charmaine A. Martin*
Jerrod Marquise Mungin*
Shanikia Nicole Newman
Sheldon Miller Ralph
Keimesha Tene' Wesley
***Summa Cum Laude
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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Port Wentworth, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Bioomingdale, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Tybee Island, Georgia
Norwood, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Saint Croix, Virgin Islands
Lithonia, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Stacke, Florida
Covington, Georgia
Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
Rincon, Georgia
Lithonia, Georgia
Savannah,Georgia
Lizella, Georgia
*Cum Laude ! In Absentia
**
Magna Cum Laude
Computer information
Reginald Alvin Crawford
Tobias Jerome Hurst
Drashonda S. Ingram
Rosalum Ryan Shuman
Shermaine Alexander Thrash
Monica Teresa Tyson
intern*
Jesup, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Chicago, Illinois
Savannah, Georgia
Greenville, Georgia
Lynchburg, South Carolina
JfHanagement
Lennox Roy Binns*
David Paul Dawson
Darlene Scott Edwards
Preston Jamar Gathers*
Carmela Jacinda Hall*
Shani Z. Harris
Monique Malcolm Herron
James Warren Hodge!***
Broderick C. Hutchinson
Joshua N. Ingram
Alicia Kimberly Johnson
Anthony Keith Johnson
Landrell Landrea Latimore
Monica I. Lewis
Candace Joanna Marsh
Tadd S.A. Martin
Shameka Nicole Mason
Chasity LeAnn Mcleland*
Shawn M. Middleton
Darryl Jerome Milline
Terrell Maurice Moore
Terra Larissa Phillips
Janet Nicole Savage*
Tonya R. Smith
Justin Ryan Spear*
Jacquelyn Sumpter
Latesha Tennerson
Toccara Natasha Thompson
Ebenezer Kofi Tobgo
Lisa Jefferson White
Rondy Lenard White
Donna Denise Williams
***Summa Cum Laude
** Magna Cum Laude
Savannah, Georgia
Columbia, Georgia
Pooler, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Garden City, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Hinesville, Georgia
Norwood, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Fairburn, Georgia
Freeport, Bahamas
Savannah, Georgia
Ponce De Leon, Florida
Savannah, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Dublin, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
College Park, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Camilla, Georgia
Garden City, Georgia
*Cum Laude ! In Absentia
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Teaoma Lashawn Cummings
Michael Eugene Davis
Christina Marie Esposito
Erin Natasha Johnson
Kevin Quintez Johnson
Rashon Omar Johnson
Septian Dorsett Jones
Ophelia Nicole Workman Lee
Ebony Phantazia Lewis
Ebony Childers Love
Tess M. Machen**
Rafael Antonio Sharper
Ervin Crosby Williams
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Lincolnton, Georgia
Griffin, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Rincon, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Sfrtcana J>tubie
Glenda Lorraine Lee-Lewis
Savannah, Georgia
Katrena Lamonda Felder!**
Jasmine N. Shoemaker*
James Carlos Taylor, Jr.!***
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Waycross, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Waycross, Georgia
Criminal Justice
Cheauntay Kenyetta Curry
Pamela Delores Edenfield
Terri Marie Evans
Stacy Nicole Jackson**
Shakira Angel Patilla**
Brittany Monique Simmons
Sharita-Marie Michelle Somner
Taurean Stephan Spann
Ashley LaQuita Stevens
Marnezs Taylor
Karen Renate Thompson*
Sharon Denise Valentine
Francina Denise Ware
Savannah, Georgia
Jonesboro, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Brooklyn, New York
Atlanta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Midway, Georgia
Elko, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Hinesville, Georgia
***Summa Cum Laude
**
Magna Cum Laude
*Cum Laude-
! In Absentia
(English, language & literature
Tawauna Renee Dixon** Ellabell, Georgia
Alexandria Monique Jemison* Columbus, Georgia
Michael P. Jones Albany, Georgia
Calista Nicole Moore Savannah, Georgia
Marva Elaine Waites** Savannah, Georgia
Amber Bri-Jett Weathers! Macon, Georgia
Crystal Lynne Wilhite Richmond Hill, Georgia
Christian T. Yarbray Decatur, Georgia
Lisa Lachelle Mack
Nichole LaShell Suarez
Jlitftorp
Savannah, Georgia
Amherst, Georgia
Jdlaste Communications?
Stanley James Blackshear
Brittney Alexis Brown*
Sambrero Letoya Browning*
Latoya Michelle Cotton*
Kirsten Tenay Daniel*
Marius Le'Sol Davis*
Jonathan Louis Evans
Mary D. Ferguson**
Ryann Renee Ford*
Jeannine Marshaan Fults
Melanie R. Jackson
Crystal Michelle Johnson
Gil Anthony Jones, Jr
Chelsia Kiawna McKie
John Charles Milline**
Joseph Thomas Newkirk!*
Hermise Pierre*
Kristin S. Price
Deondre' Michael Stewart
Kristina Leilani Williams
Zenobia Nichole Young*
Savannah, Georgia
Kennesaw, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Bowdon, Georgia
Riverdale, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Saint Croix, Virgin Islands
Savannah, Georgia
Doraville, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Lithonia, Georgia
Hinesville, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Snellville. Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Macon, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Fayetteville, Georgia
Hinesville, Georgia
Curtis Andra Arnold II
Anthony Termaine Bryant
***Summa Cum Laude
political Science
**Magna Cum Laude
Savannah, Georgia
Lawrenceville, Georgia
*Cum Laude ! In Absentia
Tornecia C. Gill*
Ronald Jenkins
Yolanda Regale Jones*
Aleishia LaNaye Meridy
Steven Alexander Miller*
Savannah, Georgia
Fayetteville, Georgia
College Park, Georgia
Macon, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Gracie Faye Bishop*
Cassandra Dena Smith
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Savannah, Georgia
College Park, Georgia
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James Maurice Brown
Toland Josie Daughtry II
Miesha Anjolette Gardenhire**
Christopher Michael Hines
Rowena Octavia-Baylor Howells**
Bridget Cheris Hulsey*
Kenyetta Iisha Jackson
Claren Nicole Jamerson**
Lucinda Johnson-Wallace**
Veronica Denise Jones**
Natasha Renee Lee
Sharonda L. Parlin
Kueston Areia Thompson*
Leola Denise Waters
Savannah,
Savannah,
Hephzibah,
Savannah,
Savannah,
Savannah,
Savannah,
Savannah,
Hinesville,
Hinesville,
Grayson,
Garden City,
Garden City,
Savannah,
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
Georgia
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
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Rondia Janee' Bailey
Dwanna Teniqua Crowder
Brenton Harry
Nathaniel Harry
Trenton, Harry*
Fabian Rashadah Hood
Tiffany Corinthians Leeks
Shawanna Patric Martin
Chadrick La 'Travis Ogden
Brittany Nicole White
Ashley Wiggins
Dyanne Caroline Williams
***Summa Cum Laude
**
Magna Cum Laude
Charleston, South Carolina
Powder Spring, Georgia
Cumming, Georgia
Cumming, Georgia
Cumming, Georgia
Sandersville, Georgia
Griffin, Georgia
Rhine, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Tennille, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
*Cum Laude ! In Absentia
Nancy Carmen Williams
Johnny Willy Wilson
Coriaunda Fay Young***
Hephzibah, Georgia
Ellenwood, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Chemical engineering {Eecljnologp
Douglass Shaun Bryant*
Daniel Wesley Drayton*
Green Pond, South Carolina
Savannah, Georgia
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Shakeya Monyet' Tray lor
Cibil engineering Cedfjnologp
Xavier Marcus James*
April Michelle Whitehead**
Forsyth, Georgia
Lithonia, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Rico Jermario Johnson
Shon David Kinlaw, Sr.
Sean M. Seymour
Justin Lamar Smalls
Willie Gary Williams, Jr.
Computer Science GTecljnologp
Decatur, Georgia
Hardeeville, South Carolina
Saint Croix, Virgin Islands
Savannah, Georgia
Dublin, Georgia
electronic engineering {Eecljnologp
Franklin Kelvin Albright
Stephen Willis Albright
Theron B. Loury
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Garden City, Georgia
Banidele O. Afolabi
Michelle Shantele Jackson
enbironmental Science
Savannah, Georgia
Albany, Georgia
Christopher Darrell Chambliss
Brandon William Coleman*
April M. Pressler!
Gene Lamar Williams
jfllarine Science
Brunswick, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Vidalia, Georgia
Fuquay Varina, North Carolina
***Summa Cum Laude
**
Magna Cum Laude
*Cum Laude
! In Absentia
JWatfjemattc*
Joaquin Armonic Byrd Warner Robins, Georgia
Ayana Maria Edouard Rincon, Georgia
Jacobium LaParis' Holliman** Macon, Georgia
Eric Errol Keddo* Lithonia, Georgia
Eric McBeth* Riverdale, Georgia
jfRerfjanical (Engineering {Cecljnologp
Reggie Pollard Savannah, Georgia
NOTE: Appearance of 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 tins program will receive the degree indi-
cated.
***SummaCumLaude ** Magna Cum Laude *CumLaude ! In Absentia
Sherry Ann Bradl
James Warren Hodge
pernor (ratmates?
ibumma Cum Haute
(3.75 - 4.00)
Gary A. Dolack
James Carlos Taylor, Jr.
Coriaunda Fay Young
iWagna um Haube
(3.4 -3.74)
Trina Marie Brown
Tawauna Renee Dixon
Katrena Lamonda Felder
Mary D. Ferguson
Miesha Anjolette Gardenhire
Jacobium LaParis' Holliman
Rowena Octavia-Baylor Howells
Stacy Nicole Jackson
Claren Nicole Jamerson
Lucinda Johnson- Wallace
Veronica Denise Jones
Tess M. Machen
John Charles Milline
Shakira Angel Patilla
Marva Elaine Waites
April Michelle Whitehead
Shanna L. Beasley
Lennox Roy Binns
Shasha Lissane Binns
Gracie Faye Bishop
Sambrero Letoya Browning
Brittney Alexis Brown
Shaquila LaToya Brown
Douglass Shaun Bryant
Tornecia C. Gill
Carmela Jacinda Hall
Trenton Harry
Kahalil AFrad Hasan
Bridget Cheris Hulsey
Xavier Marcus James
Alexandria Monique Jemison
Yolanda Regal Jones
Eric Errol Keddo
Carmaine A. Martin
Eric McBeth
Zenobia
Cum Hau&e
(3.00 - 3.39)
Brandon William Coleman
LaToya Michelle Cotton
Kirsten Tenay Daniel
Marius Le'Sol Davis
Daniel Wesley Drayton
Vida M. Edwards
Ryann Renee Ford
Preston Jamar Gathers
Chasity LeAnn Mcleland
Steven Alexander Miller
Calista Nicole Moore
Jerrod Marquise Mungin
Joseph Thoinas Newkirk
Hermise Pierre
Janet Nicole Savage
Jasmine N. Shoemaker
Justin Ryan Spear
Karen Renate Thompson
Kueston Areia Thompson
Nichole Young
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Sherry Ann Bradl
Tawauna Renee Dixon
Miesha Anjolette Gardenhire
Lucinda Johnson- Wallace
Shakira Angel Patilla
Randall L. Toussaint
OTje ?>tgntftcante of tje acabemtc jSlace
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 magis-
terium 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).
glca&emtc 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 gov/ns (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 represent school colors. A faculty member wears the color of his alma mater.
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