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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

Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, Organist

*ACADEMIC PROCESSION . . ."War March of the Priests" Felix Mendelssohn

Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, Organist

INVOCATION Dr. Ja A. Jahannes

Pastor, Abyssinia Baptist Church

Selection "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" Composer, Carl Mueller

Director, Mrs. Rose Smith
The Savannah State University Alumni Men's Glee Club

INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM

GUESTS AND SPEAKER Dr. Carlton E. Brown

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS The Honorable Willie E. Gary

Attorney and Chairman and CEO of the Major Broadcasting Cable (MBC) Network

Presentation of Awards Dr. Carlton E. Brown

Richard R. Wright National Excellence Award
President's Second Mile Award

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 SCIENCE

IN URBAN STUDIES DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

FOR THE MASTER OF

SOCIAL WORK 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 Dr. Ja A. Jahannes

RECESSIONAL "Pomp and Circumstance" Sir Edward Elgar

Ms. Gwendolyn B. Taylor, Organist

Immediately after the recessional the Presidential Party and Faculty will greet guests
at a reception in the Courtyard of the Howard Jordan Building, the College of
Business Administration.

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.

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

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Kathryn Mildred Anderson University of Georgia

Alan Raynard Bray . . . Georgia Southern University

Isiah David Brown IV Savannah State University

Shalynda Octavias Coats Savannah State University

Yvonne Segar Davis John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Frances Lucille Hipp University of Alaska Fairbanks

JaMonica D. Johnson Georgia Southern University

Bryant Keith Thomas Savannah State University

LaTashia Stroman Thomas Georgia Southern University

jWasiter of Science in QSrban g>tubteg

DiAnca Leinell Rogers Savannah State University

4Wa*ter of Social l^ork

Zelda Faythe Aaron-Byrd . Southern University and A & M College

Andrew Steven Ames Western Kentucky University

Sherontae Treva Bolden Mercer University

Susan Bragg Georgia Southern University

Norma Christine Browder San Diego State University

Bela Ann Sellers Caldwell Mercer University

Florence Jewel Carter Savannah State University

Lucinda Gail Dalton Mars Hill College

Joi Andrea Davis South Carolina State University

Robin Hiers Foskey Valdosta State University

Denitra Arliss Foster Savannah State University

Tiffany Jenene Hazel-Griffin Savannah State University

Tiffany J. Henderson Brewton-Parker College

Vanessa Louise Jones Savannah State University

Delynda D. Kearney Brewton-Parker College

Christie Michelle Massalon Georgia Southern University

Richard Allen McCall Georgia Southern University

Terri Chanel McGee Shaw University

Sherry H. Moore Brewton-Parker College

Barbara G. O'Neil University of Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia

LaCharm Marquise Reliford Savannah State University

Gage Nephi Riddoch Utah State University

Andrea Celeste Williams Savannah State University

Pamela Sunbury Wood Northeastern University

Dana Wandling Yeckley University of Iowa

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Accounting

**Arisa Abdul-Salaam Savannah, Georgia

*Seth Courtney Adler Savannah, Georgia

Antoinette Michelle Bowen Savannah, Georgia

***Maria B. Isaacs Savannah, Georgia

**Segried B. Jones Savannah, Georgia

***Tonya Latris Moody Savannah, Georgia

Jasmin Nicole Rahming Eleuthera, Bahamas

Nicholette Latisha Stuart Freeport, Bahamas

Jean Marie Wildes Hinesville, Georgia

Computer information interna

Janice Bing . . .Savannah, Georgia

Barbara Ann Brinson . .Savannah, Georgia

LaToya Monique Cooper Brunswick, Georgia

**Earllette Ekeysha Frye Tifton, Georgia

Gerard M. Haynes . .Flint Michigan

Katrina LaNise Heyward Savannah, Georgia

Tamara P. Irving Lilburn, Georgia

***Maria B. Isaacs Savannah, Georgia

*Diane Kimble-Jackson Savannah, Georgia

Felicia Lanell Jackson Savannah, Georgia

Rafael Kaleafia Lewis, Sr. Sparta, Georgia

***Tonya Latris Moody .Savannah, Georgia

Terrence Akil Myles Savannah, Georgia

***Ernestine Prudence Neely Nassau, Bahamas

Cyrus Sentell Norrington Atlanta, Georgia

*Tashaleta Montique Scott Macon, Georgia

Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *CumLaude ! In Absentia

*Kimberly Hope Stewart Tifton, Georgia

Zakisha N. Thomas Macon, Georgia

Clevan Anthony Thompson West Palm Beach, Florida

Jason V. Tyus Jackson, Georgia

Kelli Michelle Walker Augusta, Georgia

Regina M. Walker Savannah, Georgia

Andrea Washington Savannah, Georgia

Winston Bart Wells Atlanta, Georgia

Snternattonal Purine** iWanagetnent

Sherrlyn Denise Hall Conley, Georgia

iWanagement

Thomas Garrett Corley Rincon, Georgia

Denia Legree Foster Savannah, Georgia

Pa Modou Gai Savannah, Georgia

Ozell Lane Adel, Georgia

*Brian D. McFeeley Savannah, Georgia

Demetria Yolanda Rice Atlanta, Georgia

Regina M. Walker Savannah, Georgia

Harold Dwayne Washington, Jr Cartersville, Georgia

Bernita Habersham White Savannah, Georgia

Brocie Ann Williams Madison, Georgia

Jamaal Rahman Zanders Vienna, Georgia

^Marketing

*Heather Anne Dodder Savannah, Georgia

*Shannon Andre Holman Savannah, Georgia

Tonya Renee Mitchell Albany, Georgia

Lukana Inderia Mortimer Eleuthera, Bahamas

Christina Marie Pagan Tybee Island, Georgia

*** Julie M. Patterson Port Wentworth, Georgia

Alvin Payton III Valdosta, Georgia

Ryan D. Stokeling .Perry, Georgia

Andres Vengoechea Miami, Florida

***Jessica Rae Woods Savannah, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Cngltel), language & literature

** Jennifer Ann Durden Vidalia, Georgia

*Joy Nicole Osorio Richmond Hill, Georgia

**Gloria E. Strachan Freeport, Bahamas

4Wa&8i Communications

** Jennifer Renee Curry Queens, New York

James Paul Harris II Decatur, Georgia

**Devinn Alexandria Hill Adel, Georgia

!Oneida Y. Johnson Macon, Georgia

Christopher Arthur McDuffy Savannah, Georgia

Shajuan Chante Shaw Atlanta, Georgia

Lakeshia Lee Smith Atlanta, Georgia

Leah-Zaire Strickland St. Helena Island, South Carolina

Tiffany Michelle Woodard Alamo, Georgia

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Willie P. Matthews Savannah, Georgia

Recreation anb ^ark gfomintetration

Charles Broderick Brown II Lithonia, Georgia

Yusef Shabazz Curry Brunswick, Georgia

Shandele O. Smith Birmingham, Georgia

Kenneth Brian Thomas Sandersville, Georgia

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*Tamara Simone Christian Calhoun, Georgia

Melanie Joyce Garlington .College Park, Georgia

* Alfred Dexter McGuire, Jr. Lithonia, Georgia

Monique Nicole Tyson Savannah, Georgia

Dana Christell Walker Macon, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia

Criminal 3futice

*Nyrita La 'Shawn Austin Rincon, Georgia

***Michelle Brandi Avila Beaufort, South Carolina

Kristy Mone Glover Savannah, Georgia

Margaret Elizabeth McRae Hazlehurst, Georgia

!Tonya R. Owens Beaufort, South Carolina

*Christa Rebecca Roberson Glenwood, Georgia

Frederick LeMon Terrell Avera, Georgia

^Political Science

***Tiffany Dawn Cooper Moultrie, Georgia

**Carol Lynn Fudge Savannah, Georgia

**Holly Renee Goings North Chili, New York

Michael McLemore Savannah, Georgia

Johnny L. Mincey, Jr. Savannah, Georgia

*Akieba Deshun Stephens Atlanta, Georgia

**Jowana Nikita Swift Conyers, Georgia

Kimberly LaToya Torrance Jacksonville, Florida

*La Shundra Alicia Worthy Hapeville, Georgia

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Odell Leonard Carter-Bryant Savannah, Georgia

**Lucretia Michelle Hill Savannah, Georgia

Anissa Marcele Jenkins Richmond Hill, Georgia

Villareal Del Monte Johnson . . .Washington, District of Columbia
*Quinnesian Kenay Parker Savannah, Georgia

Social Wovk

* Claire Renee Bright Savannah, Georgia

Erica L. Brown Oakwood, Georgia

Kizzy Shawanna Champion Washington, Georgia

Melvin JeRome Cohen Savannah, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia

Falada Letrelle Coston Savannah, Georgia

*LaQuana Narise Edwards Brunswick, Georgia

Pamela C. Gordon Savannah, Georgia

Catherine Brown Gray Savannah, Georgia

Karen Davida Howard Savannah, Georgia

* Janice Rochelle Jenkins Savannah, Georgia

Kathenia Buffy Law Savannah, Georgia

Treonda Sherita Mathis Atlanta, Georgia

**Pamela Karen Merritt Buford, Georgia

Vincent Eugene Moore, Jr Decatur, Georgia

*Josie Lee Young Owens Savannah, Georgia

Christy Nairobi Parker Eastman, Georgia

Dorietta Lafae Thomas Twin City, Georgia

Lenisha Shenee Ware Hephzibah, Georgia

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

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**Willie Andrew Agee III Bessemer, Alabama

Nyssa Marie Broadnex Albany, Georgia

**Roslyn Natasha Frank Trinidad, West Indies

Shannon Latrisse Frazier Savannah, Georgia

Michelle Nichole Hogan College Park, Georgia

Jessica A. Lyons Tybee Island, Georgia

Cristal Rosamia Steele Savannah, Georgia

William Michael Stovall Decatur, Georgia

jfWartne Science

*Kimberly Marie Brown Marietta, Georgia

Gregory Maurice Hunter Savannah, Georgia

***Marina Lisa Nimrod Trinidad, West Indies

* Robin Elise Rahn Richmond Hill, Georgia

**Ranaldo Joshua Nathaniel Smith Nassau, Bahamas

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude !In Absentia

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environmental Science

Legeia Montez Harper Savannah, Georgia

*Qeteria Jeanne Stephens Stone Mountain, Georgia

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Luan Vuong Tran Savannah, Georgia

Jllatljematic*

LaKeisha Rachel Brown Savannah, Georgia

Kimberly Octavia Wiles Savannah, Georgia

Computer Science tKedfmologp

Jeffrey Patrick Burroughs Savannah, Georgia

*Destiny Deon Dunn Martinez, Georgia

Kareem Jonte Epps Stone Mountain, Georgia

**Neeraj Jain Savannah, Georgia

Ctbil engineering tEecIjnologp

*Lawquisha Cherie Simmons Savannah, Georgia

electronic^ engineering tEecIjnologp

De Wayne Jarard Gilliard Augusta, Georgia

*Valeria Renee Quarterman Savannah, Georgia

*Lonnie Jay Shaw, Jr Savannah, Georgia

Note: Appearance of names on any list in this program must not be con-
sidered 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

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(3.75 ~ 4.00)
Michelle Brandi Avila Tonya Latris Moody

Tiffany Dawn Cooper Ernestine Prudence Neely

Roslyn Natasha Frank Marina Lisa Nimrod

Maria B. Isaacs Julie M. Patterson

Jessica Rae Woods

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(3.40 ~ 3.74)

Arisa Abdul-Salaam
Willie Andrew Agee III
Jennifer Renee Curry
Jennifer Ann Durden
Earllette Ekeysha Frye
Carol Lynn Fudge
Holly Renee Goings
Devinn Alexandria Hill

Lucretia Michelle Hill

Neeraj Jain

Segried B. Jones

Jessica A. Lyons

Pamela Karen Merritt

Ranaldo Joshua Nathaniel Smith

Gloria E. Strachan

Jowana Nikita Swift

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Seth Courtney Adler
Nyrita La' Shawn Austin
Claire Renee Bright
Kimberly Marie Brown
Tamara Simone Christian
Heather Anne Dodder
Destiny Deon Dunn
LaQuana Narise Edwards
Shannon Andre Holman
Janice Rochelle Jenkins
Diane Kimble-Jackson
Kathenia Buffy Law
Brian D. McFeeley
Alfred Dexter McGuire, Jr.

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Joy Nicole Osorio
Josie Lee Young Owens
Quinnesian Kenay Parker
Valeria Renee Quarterman
Robin Elise Rahn
Christa Rebecca Roberson
Tashaleta Montique Scott
Lonnie Jay Shaw, Jr.
Lawquisha Cherie Simmons
Akieba Deshun Stephens
Qeteria Jeanne Stephens
Kimberly Hope Stewart
Tiffany Michelle Woodard
La Shundra Alicia Worthy

W$t Hugntftcance of t(je Scabemtc jllace

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 enter-
prises.

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).

Slcabemtc 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 con-
sisted 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 bach-
elor'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 uni\ ersity.

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 fol-
lows:

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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