|>abannaj) !>tate SUntoergttp atmnnai), Georgia TO)e ne ^unfcreb ^>ixtp iBtintl) Commencement JLux et Veritas! aturtoap, December JBtmtl) ^en 0'iotk S3. jftt. ^tger &rena abannal) !>tate 3Umberitp #rUer of l^roces&ton 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. #roer of H>erbue 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 jftegter of public 9 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 bnuntetratton 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 gJctountmg 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 jUarkettng 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.!*** pefjabtor glnalpsw 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 foetal Wovk Savannah, Georgia College Park, Georgia i>octoloap 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 ptologp 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 Cljemtetrp 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 &lpfja &appa Mn pernor i>octetj> 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. i^otes