|>auannal) !>tate fHmuerSttp i>auannal), Georgia Clje 0m Hunbreb ^>txtp H>econb Commencement Hux et Veritas. g>atnrbap, jfflap ^entl) Ctoo tKIjouganb GCIjree tEtoo (0'CIock $. iH. tEtger &rena abannal) H>tate WLnibet&itp (Prber of iproces&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. #rber of i>erbice 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. JWagter'g egreeg Confetreb COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE i$later of public gtomintetratton 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 paccalaureate egree* Conferreb 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 *' Muxit 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 istorp *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 jg>octologp 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 ptologp **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 * ** environmental Science Legeia Montez Harper Savannah, Georgia *Qeteria Jeanne Stephens Stone Mountain, Georgia C&emtetrp 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 pernor #ratmates( S>umma Cum Haube (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 iWagna Cum Haube (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 Cum (3.00 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. Haube ~ 3.39) 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. J5ote