One Hundred Sixty Third Commencement December 13, 2003 Savannah State University

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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

Donated to SSU Archives

by Sheri Saleem Scott

upon her Retirement on July 1, 2011

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.

rfcrer of H>erince

Dr. Carlton E. Brown, President
Presiding

PRELUDE. "Largo" Handel

Ms. Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

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

Ms. Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

INVOCATION Reverend Desmond Ohankwere

Pastor, St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church

Selection... The Last Words of David II Samuel XXIII 3,4 Randall Thompson

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 The Honorable Shirley Franklin

Mayor, City of Atlanta, Georgia

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Dr. Carlton E. Brown

Honorable Mayor Shirley Franklin President's Award

Mrs. Gwendolyn P. Goodman Richard R. Wright Award

Selection "Soon-ah Will Be Done William L. Dawson

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 Research

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

FOR THE MASTER OF

SOCIAL WORK DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE

IN URBAN STUDIES 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. Beverly A. Watkins

Assistant 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

ALMA MATER* Ms. Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

BENEDICTION Reverend Desmond Ohankwere

RECESSIONAL** "Pomp and Circumstance" Sir Edward Elgar

Ms. 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 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.

c *The audience is requested to sit and to remain seated until the recession has exited.

iWatfter'g 3Begreeg Conferred

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

iWatfter of public Abminigtration

Estelline Ometa Payne Beamon Savannah State University

Patricia Ann Brisbon Georgia Southern University

Anthony Kerone Fulton Savannah State University

Zelda Mae James Savannah State University

George Bernard Shaw University of Florida

Milton Lee Speight, Jr Fayetteville State University

Marshall Eugene Tuck Albany State University

illaater of foetal Work

Cena Renee Baker Savannah State University

Vanassa Louise Jones Savannah State University

Brenda Lee Simmons Savannah State University

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LaToya Parneice Stocken Savannah State University

baccalaureate egreeg Conferred

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Accounting

*** Alicia Marie Bailey Savannah, Georgia

***!Angela Michelle Cadle Savannah, Georgia

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

* Keyawonda Yvette Cooper Savannah, Georgia

*Dawn Yvette Gramig Rincon, Georgia

Sherman D. Hicks Savannah, Georgia

*Vonetta C. Jones Savannah, Georgia

*Myisha K. Stephenson Savannah, Georgia

!Amy Marie Tyler Savannah, Georgia

Kosha KaRonda Woolfork Savannah, Georgia

Arlynn Denise Young Savannah, Georgia

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Carol Lynette Lloyd Bostic Savannah, Georgia

Karen Reddick Conner Savannah, Georgia

Jason Real Cross .Germantown, Maryland

Chau Nu Dang Savannah, Georgia

Nakesha Wynette English .Savannah, Georgia

Douglas Michael Galloway Savannah, Georgia

Concetta Tranea Gray Savannah, Georgia

Norma-Jean K. Harry Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Tony David McPherson .Savannah, Georgia

Rhonda Falicia Myrick Bloomingdale, Georgia

** James C. Newton, Sr Savannah, Georgia

* * Robert Eugene Rushford III Savannah, Georgia

John Eddins Simpson, Jr. Savannah, Georgia

Kymberley Renee Sims East Point, Georgia

Jacquelyn Marie Singleton Savannah, Georgia

Shelia L. Clark Walls Savannah, Georgia

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

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**! Jerri Janeen Sherer Adkins Savannah, Georgia

Talia Charnelle Doswell Savannah, Georgia

Michael B. Flemming Elko, Georgia

Hugh Charles Johnson Snellville, Georgia

Darris Antione Kelly Maywood, Illinois

Antonese Jerika Martin Savannah, Georgia

Tommie Lea Pullins III Savannah, Georgia

Angela Melissa Willis Richmond Hill, Georgia

Jermaine Robert Young Savannah, Georgia

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* Javon Fame Anderson Savannah, Georgia

Charis Melba Brown Savannah, Georgia

Shemeka Mywan Cisco Savannah, Georgia

Brian Aldricus Flanigan Lithonia, Georgia

* Rokesha Cassandra Green Savannah, Georgia

Cheryl E. Jenkins-Gibson Savannah, Georgia

Willie Nathaniel Lee, Jr Conyers, Georgia

Natasha Nicole Nichols Rome, Georgia

Willie Eric Reed Atlanta, Georgia

Megan Shante Smith Fitzgerald, Georgia

Shonterria LaToya Street Cordele, Georgia

Jessica Renee Truitt College Park, Georgia

Joveta Renea Turner Dixie, Georgia

Natalie Lashorn Turner Dixie, Georgia

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

***

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Janene Depreanna Browder Lithonia, Georgia

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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TeQuoya ShaQwonda Avery Lithonia, Georgia

Shanketia Chantial Blackshear Norcross, Georgia

Niya S. Brittian Atlanta, Georgia

Shemika Latrail Bussey Macon, Georgia

Richard Lamar Chapman Jonesboro, Georgia

Jovielle Chelice Coxon Savannah, Georgia

Adrienne Andrea Eason Savannah, Georgia

Sonya Yvette Howard Savannah, Georgia

*Jymia Karysha Marilyn Johns Hinesville, Georgia

Terrica Monique Kidd Gillsville, Georgia

Kayla Francine Lightbourne British West Indies

Janea Lithea Robinson Savannah, Georgia

Kimberly Marie Starks Atlanta, Georgia

Leah-Zaire Strickland St. Helena Island, South Carolina

Zakisha Nichole Thomas Macon, Georgia

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Terence Dwight Boney Savannah, Georgia

Carnell Coleman Savannah, Georgia

* ! Jeffrey Augustus Delise Cummings, Georgia

Megan Andrea Johnson Savannah, Georgia

Samuel Mangusho Kapchorwa District, Uganda

Damon Brian Thomas St. Mary's, Georgia

Kenneth Brian Thomas Sandersville, Georgia

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

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*Takiyah Shaunte Anderson Savannah, Georgia

Shakeyla Keisha Barnes Augusta, Georgia

Felicia Shante Bussey Stone Mountain, Georgia

Stephanie Washington Collier Savannah, Georgia

Jerome Tomarel Fears Lithonia, Georgia

Michelle Ferguson Atlanta, Georgia

Stephanie Renee Hogan Milledgeville, Georgia

* William Stanley Hughes Savannah, Georgia

Zeleria Tahesha MeaunShonta King Milledgeville, Georgia

Carlotta Michelle Attaway Lee Savannah, Georgia

Jason Terill Newell Warner Robins, Georgia

Sheldon L. Osby Ft. Stewart, Georgia

Jesline Melisse Palmer Rincon, Georgia

Dana Raquel Roberts .Atlanta, Georgia

Deanne Tawanna Smith Boston, Massachusetts

* Ayanna LaShawn Virden Sylvania, Georgia

political Science

* Sekelajah Maisha Alghanee Atlanta, Georgia

Lisa Renee Jackson Savannah, Georgia

* LaQuisha Rasharneen Morris Savannah, Georgia

* Rachel Denise Phillips Williams Savannah, Georgia

Renada Shi Anna Williams College Park, Georgia

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Andrea Marcele Brown Atlanta, GA

Jacquelyn Renae Duncan Savannah, Georgia

Karen Jean Hall Athens, Georgia

** Patricia Harris Gay, Georgia

Theresa Mack Johnson Savannah, Georgia

Angela M. Smith Savannah, Georgia

Chaka Corinda Smith Savannah, Georgia

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

* Addie Inez Williams Savannah, Georgia

Tiffany M. Wilson Conyers, Georgia

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

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Stephen Le'Darrell Culver Mableton, Georgia

Kaylar Rashelle Jackson Gainesville, Georgia

Felicia Marie Minix Burlington, Kentucky

Cherita Roberta Nix Clyo, Georgia

* Trenis Duwon Palmer Louisville, Georgia

LaTashia Yvonne Swain Attapulgus, Georgia

** Joseph Kesel Todd, Jr Hinesville, Georgia

environmental Science

* Booker TaliaFerro Harrison Savannah, Georgia

* Patricia A. Jones-Daniels Savannah, Georgia

jdarine Science

Brandi Leigh Barlow Kennesaw, Georgia

Takiesa Grant Savannah, Georgia

*James Howard Smith Savannah, Georgia

Lee Mitchell Weller Savannah, Georgia

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Michelle Ann-Marie Caleb Savannah, Georgia

Bobbie J. Carter San Diego, California

Computer Science tEedfmolosp

*Kelsey Terrell Darien Savannah, Georgia

** Robert Samuel Holbert Savannah, Georgia

Ahdae Kenyatta Maines Savannah, Georgia

***Lisa Michelle Stafford Savannah, Georgia

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

Alicia Nicole Stewart Savannah, Georgia

Chemical engineering Cedfjnologp

Toyna Renee Richardson Savannah, Georgia

Benjamin Ramon Simmons Brunswick, Georgia

electronic^ engineering QCecIjnologp

Ocie demons III Broxton, Georgia

Wayne Jerrell Govan, Jr. West Palm Beach, Florida

Owen Ricardo Aranda Knaff Rockmart, Georgia

* Jason Lamar Montgomery Rome, Georgia

Jill Marie Turenne Savannah, Georgia

*George Njuguna Waweru .Nairobi, Kenya

Myia Tiyon Wilkerson Savannah, Georgia

JWedfjanical engineering Cedfmologp

Adrian Morrell Akins Cordele, Georgia

* Khalid H. Mezel Savannah, Georgia

* Scott Trayton Mills Savannah, Georgia

Levi Kendrick Williams Sebring, Florida

Note: Appearance of a name on any list in this program must not be considered as con-
clusive evidence of graduation. Persons who have met all requirements of a particular
degree and whose names appear on the lists in this program will receive the degree indi-
cated.

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

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(3.75 - 4.00)

Alicia Marie Bailey Jovielle Chelice Coxon

Angela Michelle Cadle Lisa Michelle Stafford

iWagna Cum Haube

(3.40 - 3.74)

Jerri Janeen Sherer Adkins Robert Eugene Rushford III

Patricia Harris Joseph Kesel Todd, Jr.

Robert Samuel Holbert Jill Marie Turenne

James C Newton, Sr. Arlynn Denise Young

Cum Haube

(3.00 - 3.39)

Sekelajah Maisha Alghanee Patricia A. Jones-Daniels

Javon Fame Anderson Khalid H. Mezel

Takiyah Shaunte Anderson Scott Trayton Mills

Janene Depreanna Browder Jason Lamar Montgomery

Keyawonda Yvette Cooper LaQuisha Rasharneen Morris

Kelsey Terrell Darien Trenis Duwon Palmer

Jeffrey Augustus Delise James Howard Smith

Dawn Yvette Gramig Kimberly Marie Starks

Rokesha Cassandra Green Myisha K. Stephenson

Booker TaliaFerro Harrison Ayanna LaShawn Virden

William Stanley Hughes George Njuguna Waweru

Jymia Karysha Marilyn Johns Addie Inez Williams

Vonetta C. Jones Rachel Denise Phillips Williams

TOje i>tgmficance of tfje Scabemtc jfBlace

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).

Scabemtc Costumes;

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 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 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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