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Alma Mater
Dear Old N. C. C.
The sloping hills, the verdant green,
The lovely blossoms beauteous sheen.
Surround our college proud and gay.
Where wave our colors Maroon and Gray.
What matters it how far we roam.
Our thought oft return to home.
And heart will e'er be true to thee.
Our Alma Mater N. C. C.
Then Rah! Rah! Rah! for our colors so gay.
Dear old N.C.C.'s Maroon and Gray.
Thy sons and daughters will honor thee.
Dear old N. C. C.
We've gathered here to fit our lives.
As from the darkness light revives.
So let us hail, both night and day.
Our glorious colors Maroon and Gray.
We'll ever love and honor thee.
For thou has taught us loyalty.
Then let our watchword "Service" be
To our Alma Mater N. C. C.
You send us forth with hearts of love,
So like a blessing from above.
And from the path we'll never stray.
Our dear Alma Mater Maroon and Gray.
We'll work and fight; we'll win our way.
When duty calls, we shall obey,
And may e'er return to thee.
Our Alma Mater, N. C. C.
Introductory Rages
Dr. Charlie Nelms
Installation Ceremony
Provost
Senior Rages
Portrait Photos
B.Obama Came to Campus
Memorial
New Birth Graduates
Undergraduates
Homecoming Activities
Coronation
Choir Ball
Sports P^ges
Fashion
Football
The Game
Men Basketball
Step Show
Women Basketball
Parade
Baseball
Greek Organizations
Softball
Kappa Alpha Psi
Volleyball
Delta Sigma Theta
Tennis
Omega Psi Phi
Golf
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Chancellor
Dr. Charlie Nelms
Tenth Chancellor of North Carolina Central
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r. Charlie Nelms was installed as the tenth chancellor of North Caro-
lina Central University, February 22, 2008. Prior to this appointment,
he served as vice president for Institutional Development and Student
Affairs for the Indiana University system. His duties included university
planning, institutional research and effectiveness, enrollment management, stu-
dent affairs, student retention, and diversity and equity at the Bloomington campus
and system-wide. TIME magazine named the Indiana University's Bloomington cam-
pus the number one student-centered research university in the nation in September
2001. Many of the programs cited by TIME were under Dr. Nelms' oversight and
direction.
From 1987 until 1994, Dr. Nelms was chancellor of Indiana University East, a com-
muter campus serving east central Indiana. While Dr. Nelms was there, the campus
was the fastest growing college in the state of Indiana. In 1 994, he was named chan-
cellor of the University of Michigan at Flint (UMF), an urban campus with an enroll-
ment of over 6,500, offering a full spectrum of undergraduate and master's degree
programs. While there, he resolved a significant campus budget deficit, eversed a four
year enrollment decline, and secured more than $75 million in private gifts to UMF.
Dr. Nelms serves on the board of directors of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation;
the National Advisory board of the National Survey for Student Engagement; Board of
Governors for the Center on Philanthropy; and is a founder and board member of the
Millennium Leadership Institute and the Kinsey Institute Board of Trustees.
Dr. Nelms is a native of Crawfordsville, Arkansas, hie majored in agronomy and chem-
istry at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, graduating in 1968. FHe later earned
a master's degree in higher education and student affairs and a doctorate in higher
education administration from Indiana University
Dr. Nelms is married to the former Jeanetta Sherrod, a former mathematics teacher
and Indiana University administrator. They have one child, Rashad, a University of
Michigan Law School graduate who works for the United Nations World Food Pro-
gramme.
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Provost
Dr. Beverly W. Jones, Chief Academic Officer of the university, overseeing the University's academic
programs, research, personnel, resources and support services . . .ensuring the quality of student
learning by enhancing teaching and learning, coordinating initiatives in undergrad education foster-
ing a diverse climate at North Carolina Central University.
Dr. Beverly Washington Jones
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The Board of Trustees
North Carolina Central University
Cressie H. Thigpen, Jr., Director
Mr. Glenn B. Adams
Mrs. Charles J. Baron
Mr. Robert E. Dolan
Mr. Tomasi Larry
Bishop Eddie Long
Mr. Eric C. Michaux
Mr. George W. Miller, III
Dr. Dwight D. Perry
Mrs. Avon L. Ruffin
Mr. R. Edward Stewart
Mrs. Kay T. Thomas
Mrs. Nancy Wysenski
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Obama Came To Campus
Democratic Hopeful for President
of the United States
^^We have more work to do^^
No ordinary election
History in the making
^^We have more work to do^^
No ordmarv tsme
No ordinary election
History in the mak-
^^We have more work to do^^
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Education /la.s been the vehicle lor social and economic
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GET OUT AND VOTE!
Memoria
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A tribute to our fallen Eagles who have gone on but are not forgotten
Faculty and Staff
Renora Alston
Florence Anthony
Ozzie Brown
Lucious ''June" Carrington
Robert Dawson^ Sr.
Pauline Delaney
James Hubbard
Michael McKinney
Kevin Merchant
John Mickle
Lisa Breathett Mitchell
James Payton ^
Winnie Robinson
Thelma Smith
Deborah Suggs
Louis Tedder
John Turner
Rebecca Weatherford
Joseph Wray
Students
Latrese Curtis
Suzanne Dirr
Shanea Elliott
Cassandra Freeman
Canon Tyrell Fuller
Thomas Harris
La'Reshia Hart
Larry Leathers
Sean Roach
Ebony Robinson
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Allen, Kevin
Anderson Kenya
Nursing
Andrews Karynda
Managenn'nt
Arrington, Wynter
Sociology
Bagley, Jacob
Business Aclniinistr.itiDii
Baine, Andrea
Middle Grades Education
Banks, Amber
Business Administralion
Banks, Lakeshia
Psychology
Barkley, Dorothy
Family l'v (dnsumer Si icik es
Barnwell Leigh
Biologv
Battle, Lisa
Psycholog\
Baxter, Crystal
Nursing
Baze, Bernard
History
Bazemore, Stacie
Family .S. Consumer S( iences
Bennett, Tracey
Nursing
Berry, Ebony
S(K lology
Birden, Constance
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Black, Anthonio
Business Aflministralion
Black, Jewel
( nminal justir e
Bloomfield, Joslyn
Fnglish
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Breese, Deborah
I'ulilii Aflniinisti.ition
Brown, Aisha
English
Brown, Tamara
Ciiminal luslice
Brown, Titirah
Criminal Justice
Brownlee, Terrell
H()S|Tilality tVTounsm
Brundage, Joy
Mathematics
Bryant, Jessica
Psyclioloi>y
Buntyn, Jebria
Family \ ( onsumer Sciences
Camp, Sharina
Campbell, Kendrick
Carlisle, Lauren
Art
Carlton, Reba
Computer IiifonniitiDii Systems
Carmon, Mitchelle
Business Administration
Carter, Christie
Nursing
Carter, Samantha
Clapps, George
Business Administration
Clark, Mekka
Theatre
Clark, Shawanda
Nursing
Collier, Lewis
Business Administration
Comer, Deborah
Business Administration
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Cox, Clarissa
Hospif<ililv/T(Hii iMii
Currington, Robert
Political Scieiui'
Dancy, Kierra
Sorinlogv
Davis, Karsheena
Criminal Juslirc
Davis, Kurtis
Business Aclminisliatinn
Dinkins, Corey
Parks & Recreation Managcnii-nt
Dixon, Richard
Psvihologv
Douglas, Crystal
Health Eduialion
Dozier, Revea
Criminal luslu c
Eatmon, Tenesia
Historv
Elleby, Amanda
Health Efku ati<in
Eivy, Malcolm
Business Adminislialmn
Etienne Morine
Mass CommuiiK alions
Ezikpe, Felicia
BioluKv
Featherson, Ashley
Family tv Consumer Sc lenc es
Ferebee, Carmen
Hospitality /Tourism
Floyd, Adrienne
[iusliicss Adniinistr;iliiiii
Fowles, David Solomon
Mass Coiiinuiniculiiins
Freeman, Cassandra
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Freeman, J anac
Moments of Pride.,..
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French, Crystal
Fuell, Kiera
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Fuller, Chiara
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Funderburk, Quandra
History
Gaither, Shakeba
Niirsini;
Gamble, Romeo
Oiminal kistii I'
Garvin, Arlana
Soi 1.1 1 VVni-k
Gibson, Shahanna
Crimindl lusticc
Glover, Shanda
Element.irv EdiK .ition
Goldston-Rickard Travis
Gray, Dwayne
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Greene, Darcy
Political Science
Gregory "fisha
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Grimes Darrell
Element.iiA FdiK .iluin
Hairston, Michael
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Hall, Andrea
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Hall, Nichole
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Haley, Vashun
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Hardy, Kaleshia
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Harrison, Joshua
111 Illness Administration
Harvey, Kia
Fn,i;lish
Harvey, Shannon
Business Administration
Haymon, Henry
Hayward, Jac-Lyn
rnj^lish
Hedgspeth Tawanda
History
Hodge, Terra
Tlieatre
Hood, Shaniqua
Howell, Anntonia
lousiness Administration
Hutchins, Quianna
Brisincss Administration
Hyman, Shantashia
liijsiness Administration
Ibailey, David
Jackson, Jazmon
Ht'allh FdLication
Jackson, Tiara
Theatre
James, Latoya
Social Work
Jennings, Paula
Psvihology
Johnson, Nikita
Politi( al Science
Johnson, Aja
Business Administration
Johnson, Jr. Raul
Business Administration
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Johnson, Shannon
History
Jones, Asley
Nursing
Jones, Jasmin
English
Jones, Precious
Elementary Education
Jones, Tonika
f\iblic Administration
Joyner, Vanessa
Elementary Education
Kaikai, Abulai
Sotial Work
Kelley, Shatavia
Psychology
King, Jonee
Hos|iitality/Toiirism
King, Leslie
Criminal Kistice
King, Natasha
Political Science
Kornegay, Jessica
Hospitality/Tourism
Law, Yolanda
Social Work
Laws, Grace
Lewis, Davida
Lewis, Valerie
Business Administration
Little, Yokista
Littlejohn, Shereka
Mass Communications
Liverman, Shiva
Nursing
Lochard, Reginald
Political Science
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Logan, Shanequa
Crimiiiiil lustKC
Louis, Kay
Socicil VVuik
Lovett, Latrice
Thciti-c
Mach, Linda
Nursing
Madison, Temesha
Ps\(h(,lo;4v
Madkins, Tameka
Criminal Ristii c
Mathews, Charles
Nrirsini;
Mattocks jr. Gary
Pcirks & Rerre<ilion Management
Maxwell, Thomas
Compiilcr Inlormahcin S\ stems
Mayshack, Chris
Business ArlministratKin
McAllister, Jamaica
Business ArlministratKin
Mcarn, Vernica
McCormick Fondtrice
UlsliilA'
McCray, Ebony
Business Administration
McGhee, Brittany
l'h\si, al (du. ati.in
McGowan, Danielle
Mckinney, Michael
Politnal S( iente
Mcleod, Karen
Health Frlu( alKin
Mercer, Ashley
Health rrlu( alioii
Miller, Makeda
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Miiss ( ommiinii ,iti(ins
Moss, Tashawn
Puhlic Adniinislr.ition
Muamba, Jeannette
NLirsing
Mufalo, CLaire
Business Administration
Myles, Frederick
Nursin^H
Nicholas Melissa
Hospitalitv/ToLirism
Nwabinwe, Peggy
Nursini;
Nwakpuda, Emily
Chemistry
Oatis, Wayne
Mass Communications
Odibo, Collette
Nursing
Oliver, Lauren
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Oziogu, Reginald
Rarks & Recreation Management
Page, Patrica
Nursing
Patrick, Davida
S.HIOIOOV
Penn, Tyamma
Perkins, Chad
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Pettiford, Tashana
Family l^v Consumer Sciences
Pittman, Tiffany
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Pitts, James
liusiness Administration
Pretty, Bobbie
Psychology
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Reaves, Porcia
Mass Comnuini(.,iti(ins
Riley, Kamilah
Business Adniinisti'jtion
Robinson, Christina
En-lisli
Robinson Phylicia
Rogers, Gwendolyn
Busint'ss Aclministrdtiiin
Sadler, Latanya
Business Administration
Sander, Peaches
Business Administration
Savoy, Monica
Parks & Recreation Management
Sconiers, Martina
Health Eduialion
Scott, Erica
Mass Communieations
Searight, Maurice
PsNxhoiogv
Shaw, Candice
Criminal lustice
Shaw, Danettia
Sociology
Sheppard, Shanita
Computer Inlormalion S( lem es
Shipp, Chitara
Hos|)it,ilily/Tourism
Shonekan Khafil-Deen
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Consumer Sc iem es
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at May's 2008 Commencement Service
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F.imiK' & Consumer S( icnt c^
Smith, Vaneshia
Psyih(il()i;\
Stancel, Mctisa
Steed, Tiffany
Social Work
Stephen, Nikita
Biolo,i;\'
Stewart, La'ren
Business Aclniinistriitioii
Stewart, Monica
NLirsinj;
Street, Jeffery
Parks & Recreation Management
Sturdivant, Kate
I'olitual S( icnie
Sutton,Sheena
NLirsini;
Tah, Prince
Soclol<ig\'
Tate, Latoya
Physical Education
Taylor, Martina
Family & Consumer S< ien< es
Terry, Joyce
Business Adniinislialion
Thompson, Dominique K.
Psv.hologv
Thorpe, Sharonda
Threatt, Louis
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Twine, Latrell
Family \ Cdmsumcr Sc icik cs
Vinson, Sheronda
Family iV ( onsumer S( icik cs
Wallace, Francena
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I'olilK ,il Science
Ward, Brittany
M.i^'. communications
Warren, Nikita
PsvchoJDgy
Washington, Danyelle
Biulugy
Watford, Ronica
Elementiiry Fckicalion
White, Ayesha
Elcniontary Education
White, Rebecca
Social VVuik
Whitley, Theresa
Arl, Visual CA)mniunications
Wilkerson, Cynthia
Business Administration
Williams, Jacquetta
English
Williams, Mecca
English
Wilson, Cheri
Business Administration
Wilson, Kenneth
Woods, Crystal
rnlitiial Science
Woods, Robert
Social Work
Woyessa, Rahel
Nursing
Doig, NeShawne
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Dawnia Baynes Shontel Coletrane
Business Adminislr.itii
Katrina Evans
Criminal lustice
Deborah Graves Patricia Jones Nicole D. Lisby
Criminal justice Criminal lustice Business Administration
Elaine Mason Constance Morris
Business Administration Hospitality & Tourism
Gladys Smith
Hospitality ^ Tourism
Othello Vaughn
Criminal lustice
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UNDERCLASSMEN
Howell, Roddick
Ingram, Radon
Johnson, Sean
Jones, lany
Jones, Shatorie
Kinney, Robyn
Langston, Jennifer
Leach, Roderick
Lennon, Jasmine
Lopian, Maian
Magnum, Jameese
Massaquoi, Jabbeh
McClellan, Skyler
McKnight, Thomesha
Mohabir, Jessica
Norris, Ryan
Oliver, Nequay
Page, Tamyra
Pryor, Shania
Purvis, Nicole
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Reid, Jerome
Rice-Bey, Bobby
Richardson, Shawneqwa
Rippy, Williams
Rodriquer-Neal Sandy
Rowe, Leonard
Sander, Arnica
Sanders, loseph
Scarlet, Ramona
Shivers, Kayla
Simmons, Tyrone
Sinclair, Jasmine
Smith, Bryant
Stallings, Jessica
Stephenson, John
Terrell, Walter
Thomas, Rashad J.
Washington, Candace
Weaver, Akia
Webster, Josh
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UNDERCLASSMEN
Whitten, Andreka
Williams, Kent Jr.
Williams, Stefon
Williams, Zachary
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AC rash Course
in Addiction
by Justin Leak
Thoughtless joy
Employed by amber buds
All appears connected
Giddy giggles give way
To sedentary gloom.
Words don't come easy.
Smiles soon sudside and spark
Dark sense of future woe
Leave me
Hollow ghost.
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At the World's Largest Book Show. . . in Washington, DC
Bakeh N. Wleh Nagbe, 2007 Graduate
Bakeh N. Wleh Nagbe is a 2007 NCCU graduate and the author
of Greedy Spider (a children's book). He has lectured History stu-
dents about the stock market and the Federal Reserve Bank and
was Google's guest of honor at the World's Largest Book Expo in
Washington, DC in 2006. He
accomplished all of these feats
while still attending NCCU and
double majoring in History and
Political Science.
Bakeh came to the United
States in 1 990 as a refugee from
Liberia due to adverse condi-
tions caused by a civil war.
He adopted a philosophy that
allowed him to overcome many
obstacles. He states, "I came to
the conclusion at an early age
that I am responsible to define
and refine myself. I set goals to
prove myself wrong and to be
free from self-doubt and the re-
sult is success. I consider myself
a harbinger and an autodidact
(fore-runner, self-taught person).
Thank God for allowing me to
think outside the box. I also
learned very early that attitude
is a choice - one opens doors
and the other closes them."
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Miss North Carolina Central University 2007-2008
Latoya Kay-Ann Tate
Laloya Kay-Ann Tate
Latoya Kay -Ann Tate
Latoya Kay-Ann Tate, Miss NCCU 2007-2008
Latoya Kay-Ann Tate, the daughter of Patrick F. and Naomi A. Tate was born in Jamaica and raised
in Toronto, Canada. Latoya is the eldest sister to three younger brothers, Patrick, Tyler, and Lamar
Tate. She enjoys traveling, tutoring and playing competitive sports. She is a senior, majoring in
Exercise and Sports Science and minoring in Biology.
Since her matriculation at North Carolina Central University, Latoya has proven herself as an out-
standing student athlete. She was the captain of the Lady Eagles, 3-time ClAA Women's Volleyball
Championship team. She is the only athlete in school history to have captured three consecutive
championship titles. In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Latoya has remained on the
NCCU Honor Roll every semester since her enrollment in 2004. She boasts a 3.8 GPA, earning
numerous academic awards. Last semester she received the prestigious Honor Award for acquir-
ing the highest overall GPA in her major.
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Miss Latoya Kay-Ann Tate ... Speaks
Dear Old NCCU, (to whom I owe so much)
Words alone cannot express my love, for you have helped make me the
intellectual that I am today. It has been my utmost pleasure and an extreme
honor to serve as your Miss North Carolina Central University for the 2007
- 2008 academic year.
I had doubts and uncertainties as I assumed the position of Queen. The
previous queens did a marvelous job setting the stage. Realizing that some
of our Eagles are plagued by complacency, I was motivated to use the
platform, '"Exceeding Expectations Together", an initiative to motivate and
inspire NCCU students to excel and exceed in everything they do. We are
the future and all students have access to the most important tool - Edua-
tion. In order to accomplish anything, I was committed to demonstrate the
attributes of a true Eagle by believing that we as individuals must be the
change that we wish to see in the world.
I have received a tremendous amount of love and support from my Eagle
family which has truly enabled me to soar to new heights. You have given
me wings in order to fly, knowledge In order to succeed, and experience
and courage to face all obstacles.
I would like to thank my biological family (my support system), my advi-
sors, faculty, administrators and staff for their support and words of encour-
agement. To my entire Eagle family, without you my reign would have been
meaningless. In closing, I quote Dr. Nelms - "Vision without focus is a mere
illusion ".
Sincerely,
Latoya Kay-Ann Tate
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Little Miss and Mr. NCCU
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Miss Riaunee Thompson is six years
old and attends Albemarle Road
Elementary School in Charlotte,
North Carolina. She is the daughter
of Randall Thompson and Quacey
and Latoya Reddish. Riaunee is an
avid fan of the NCCU Sound Ma-
chine Marching Band where her
father played percussion and her
mother danced with Eagle Essence.
Master Jayden Smith
Master Jayden David Smith is six
years old and is in the first grade at
Lincoln Heights Magnet
Elementary School in Fuquay-
Varina, North Carolina. Jayden is
the son of George "Bulldog" Smith,
Assistant Athletic Director and
Head Strength Coach at NCCU.
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Mr. Corey Quentin Dinkins
Corey Quentin Dinkins, a native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is the youngest child
of Pastor Quentin and Gail Dinkins. At an early age, Corey was highly influenced by his
grandparents, the late David and Vernetta Dinkins and Mrs. Mary Blango. Corey is a se-
nior majoring in Recreational Sports Management with a minor in Business
Administration. While attending NCCU, Corey has been active in a number of positions
related to the Student Government Association. In his second year, Corey was elected Mr.
Sophomore 2005 - 2006 and served as Junior Class President and Mr. Delta Sigma Theta
in 2006 - 2007. He is currently an active member of the Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Upon graduation, Corey plans to stay in the Research Triangle area and pursue a graduate
degree in Athletic Administration. In his leisure time, Corey enjoys being involved in vari-
ous community service activities, spending time with friends and listening to smooth jazz.
He lives by the motto"Stay Consistently Ready to Undertake New Knowledge" (CRUNK).
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Mr. and Miss Freshman
Hope Leach
Matthew King
Mr. and Miss Sophomore
Ashley Baker
Travis Bullock
Mr. and Miss Junior
Chanel Raynor
John Stephenson
Mr. and Miss Senior
Sabrina Carter
Jacob Bagley
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Sarah Brown
Jerome Reid
Evalesco Models
Tabitha Brown
Carlos Whitaker
ashion Inc
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Marcus Fuller
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Jessica Hill
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7 F o o t b a I I
The Eagles closed out the 2007 season, the first of the NCAA
Division I-FCS play with a 6-4 record. The team was 1-1 in
two of their biggest competition. For the third straight time in
the historic gridiron rivalry between North Carolina Central
University and North Carolina A&T State University, the
outcome was decided in the closing seconds of the game
The team ended the season with a lost of 35-10 to Winston
Salem State University.
hi December of 2007 the football team earn the title "King
of Wrap. Although the gridiron season was over, that did not
stop members of the Eagles football team from huddling up
on November 28th to help out local youth during the holiday
season.
More than 20 student-athletes from the NCCU football team
gathered inside the LeRoy T. Walker Complex conference room
to be part in the Durham Parks and Recreation Third Annual Hol-
iday Shoebox Campaign. The student-athletes stuffed Nike shoe-
boxes with toys and basic necessities, such as socks, gloves, hats,
toothpaste, toothbrushes and soap, and then wrapped the boxes for
delivery to children in the Durham Parks and Recreation's After
School programs on Dec. 20. The items stuffed into the shoeboxes
were donated by NCCU head football coach Mose Rison.
The Shoebox Campaign began as an effort to provide a few of the
basic necessities for the children in the DPR After School programs
during the holiday season. DPR serves 339 children ages 5-12 and
60 teens in the After School programs. Forty percent of these chil-
dren qualify for reduced fees through the Sliding Fee Scale program
Many of the children families struggle all year with providing basic
necessities, especially during the holidays.
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WITH WIN OVER RIVAL
WINSTON-SALEM STATE
Charles Futrell scored game-high 28
points in his final college game to lead the Eagles
to victory. NCCU refused to lose against long-time
rival Winston-Salem State University in the "Bonus
Game" of the Mid-Eastern
Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament in
Raleigh, N.C.
The Eagles' determination resulted in a 60-56
victory over the Rams, as Futrell poured in a
game-high 28 points in his final college
contest. The Fayetteville, N.C. native shot
1 1 -for-1 9 from the floor.
Both teams were transitioning as
Division I memJDers. NCCU held
the largest second-half margin,
when the Eagles went up 51-46 on
a three-pointer by Bryan Ayala at
10:46.
Ayala finished with eight points,
a team-high eight rebounds,
four assists and three steals in
40 minutes of work for NCCU
(4-26). Eagles junior shooting
guard Philip Branch scored 1 1
points, while freshman center
MariusVaskys contributed six
points and junior point guard
J'Mell Walters distributed a
team-best five assists.
The Eagle Team and NCCU
head coachHenryDickerson
were very proud of this
victory.
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8 Womens Basketball
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On Feb. 13, 2008 NCCU participated
in the Women's Basketball Coaches As-
sociation's (WBCA) 2008 "Think Pink"
nitiative, a nation-wide effort by
the WBCA to increase breast
cancer awareness.
The Lady Eagles rallied
against the Lady Bears of
Livingstone College three
days later, February 1 6 at
the McLendon-McDougaid
Gymnasium. This game also
featured the Lady Fagles on the
court in pink uniforms provided
by Russell Athletics.
The week of February 8-1 7
was designated week for the
WBCA's "Think Pink" initiative with activi-
ties across the country with more than 600
teams committed to join the fight against
Breast Cancer. The WBCA's "Think Pink"
initiative a global, unified effort for the
Women's Basketball Coaches Associa-
tion's (WBCA) nation of coaches assisted
in raising breast cancer awareness on the
court, across campuses, in communities
and beyond.
Visit the WBCA's "Think Pink" initiative,
website at www.WBCA.org/thinkpink.asp.
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The North Carolina Central University
Lady Eagles finished out their season
at home by defeating the Lady Blue
Bears of Livingstone College 59-45
Saturday night. This game ended
Casey Daniel and Jennifer Hukill ca-
reer at NCCU
The Lady Eagles used a strong inside
presence and good defense to keep
Livingstone College in check. The
Lady Eagles struggled offensively hit-
ting just 36 percent of their shots in
the first half, but shot a blazing 48
percent in the second half.
NCCU
Men's Basebal I
Some Hightlights of the First Division I
Baseball Schedule
Eagles, Blue Devils Home-and-Home Series highlight-
ed 2008 season slate. The NCCU Eagles committed
five errors resulting in seven unearned runs as Duke
University defeated the Eagles 10-2 in the inaugural
meeting between the two schools. A record crowd of
1 ,01 7 witnessed the historic contest inside the Dur-
ham Bulls Athletic Park.
The Eagles came off of their first season of baseball
since 1975. NCCU head baseball coach Henry White,
the 2007 CIAA Baseball Coach of the Year, guided a
squad consisting of 1 1 freshmen, four sophomores,
three juniors and one senior to a conference record of
15-5, an overall record of 21-24 and the conference
regular-season title
Two North Carolina Central University baseball stu-
dent-athletes, outfielder Tim McAllister and second
baseman Kurt Wilson, have been named to the 2008
NCAA Division I Independent Baseball All-Academic
Team.
The two Eagles were selected to represent NCCU
along with 30 other student-athletes from the Division
I Independents.
In November, the old Durham Bull Atheletic Park if on
schedule became the home to the baseball teams at
N.C. Central and Durham School of the Arts.
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NCCU
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NCCU SPLITS SOFTBALL
DOUBLEHEADER
WITH UMES
Lady Eagles won game one 10-6 for First Division I victory
over University Maryland Eastern Shores. Sophia Blue
amassed five hits during the UMES doubheader split.
NCCU scored seven runs in the first two innings of game
one to earn a 1 0-6 victory during a doubleheader split
( 1 0-6, 3-8) with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on
Wednesday (March 19) at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, N.C.
The game win was the first for NCCU as a Division I
Softball program.
In the opener, NCCU pitcher Stacey Greene allowed
three first inning runs on one hit, three walks, a hit
batter and a wild pitch. The Lady Eagles responded
by scoring three runs of their own in the bottom of
the first to even the score. Greene scattered seven
hits and struck out five Hawks in the game victory.
NCCU was topped by rookie shortstop Ashanti Stroud
with two hits and three runs batted in. Michelle Ishida,
Francheska Pittman and Ashley Henderson all
contributed two hits and two RBI for the victors.
UMES junior Kendra Saunders and freshman Ashley Stew-
art were outstanding for Hawks.
X In game two, UMES broke open a 1-1 tie by scor-
ing three runs in the third inning and four more
in the fourth to 8-3 win. Sophomore pitcher
Mishayla Truttman amassed eight strike-
outs in the complete game victory for
UMES (4-10).
The Hawks were sparked offen-
sively by Chelsea Logan with
three hits. Junior infielder Sophia
Blue scored all three runs for
NCCU (1-24) after reaching on
two singles and a triple. Jen-
nifer Langston and Henderson
each collected two hits.
NCCU
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TRACK TEAM PLACED IN THE TOP TEN
North Carolina Central University had 25 student-athletes in the
top 1 0 running of the 2008 Murray Neely Track and Field Invita-
tional hosted by North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, N.C., April
5th. NCCU senior Maurice Cailey won the 200-meter dash race
with a time of 21 .34 seconds. The Pensacola, Fla. native edged
four other contenders by five one-hundredths of a second or less to
^■^^ earn the victory.
^^I^^^k NCCU junior Brandon Jones (1 :52.45) beat out Norfolk State's
^A^^^^^ Keenan Harris (1:52.83) by less than a half-of-a-second
^^^ ^^^k to win the 800m run. Finishing among the top three for
^V ^^^k NCCU were sophomore Desinia Johnson in the 1500m
^V ^^^ run (2nd, 4:53.38), junior Latasha Jones in the shot put
B^ ^^^B (2nd, 12. 53m/41-1 .5), sophomore Christina Smith in the
%^^^^^^ javelin throw (3rd, 32.1 2m/1 05-4), junior Gerald Jones
j^M^^^^^ ii"" the 1500m run (3rd, 4:14.35), and junior Eric Smalls in
^/m both the shot put (3rd, 1 5.1 9m/41 -1 0) and the discus throw
* ^^ (3rd, 42.01 m/1 37-10).
Other Eagles performing in the top 1 0 were Ashley Cooke (5th,
5:07.92) and Aisha Brown (8th, 5:1 0.83) in the 1 500m run, Jamie
Brown (4th, 12.00m/39-4.5) and Brandy Cox (7th, 10.81m/35-
5.75) in the shot put, Latasha Jones (6th, 34.56m/1 1 3-5) in the
discus throw, Kim Derrickson (9th, 27.70m/90-10) in the javelin
throw, Jeff Rankins (6th, 10.68) in the 100m dash, Rashaad Lee
(4th, 1 :55.37) and Michael Edwards (6th, 1 :57.1 1 ) in the 800m
run, Adam Cofield (8th, 4:31 .37) in the 1 500m run, Charles Lind-
say in both the 100m hurdles (9th, 15.00) and the 400m hurdles
(9th, 54.72), Mark Davis (9th, 6.88m/22-7) in the long jump. Mack
Ellis (5th, 1 3.47m/44-2.5) and Andrae Turner (7th, 12.88m/42-
3.25) in the shot put, and Kendrick Richardson (5th, 41.20m/135-
2) in the javelin throw.
The Eagles won the men's 4x1 00m relay with a victorious time of
40.93 seconds, beating Hampton (41.33) and N.C. State (41.94).
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Behncke-Biney, Belinda 5-10
Outside Hitter
7
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5-8
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11
Campbell, Avanlkl
5-10
Middle Hitter
4
Fields, Kristan
5-4
Setter
14
Gomez, Aqiyla
6-1
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5
Griffin, Asfiley
6-0
Middle Hitter
6
Hayes, Nadia
6-1
Middle Hitter
1
Hill, Cara
5-8
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Jofin, Alexis
5-8
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17
Jofinson, Nana
5-10
Outside Hitter
8
King, Raven
5-2
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5-1
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Moore. Shantel
5-11
Outside Hitter
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Pryor, Shiaina
6-0
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2
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5-8
Outside Hitter
15
Sfiade, Ashley
5-7
Setter
16
Sinclair, Marfis-Ann
5-10
Outside Hitter
12
Wallen, Sashalee
5-11
Middle Hitter
Coaches
Geo
gette Crawford-Crooks - Head Coach
Anie
le DaSilva - Assistant Coach
EAGLES CLOSE OUT SEASON WITH
A BIG WIN
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8 Women's Vollyball
Senior players enjoyed the sweet taste of victo-
ry for their last game. NCCU Eagles ended the
regular season with a bang. NCCU breezed to
a big win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
3-0(30-28, 30-20, and 30-1 7).
The Eagles (21-13) were lead by senior An
DaSilva who collected 1 9 l<ills,hit a .429
against
the Wildcats and had 1 0 digs against the
Wildcats. Fellow senior Kai Wright
added 1 1 kills and 1 0 digs. Finally, Shari
Matthews had a productive evening as
she pounded out 1 1 kills and led the
team with 18 digs.
Bethune-Cookman fell to 8-14 for the season
Danielle Goodrum led the Wildcats with n
kills and a team-high of 1 5 digs.
It was senior night for the Eagles, as DaSilva
Wright and Matthews all played in their fin
regular-season game in an Eagle uniform.
The Eagles finished the season with a 21-1
record
in their first season of Division I competition.
"Our goal is to match our record from a year
ago and aim even higher in 2008," acknow
edged Coach Crawford-Crooks.
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NCCU SNAP NINE-MATCH
LOSING SKID
The Eagles snapped a nine-match losing streak with
a 7-2 women's tennis victory over Shaw University
in Raleigh, N.C. The team (2-14) received singles
victories from freshman Ashley Rogers (Gary, N.C),
freshman Tatiana Velasquez (Call, Columbia, South
America), freshman Stephanie Lee (Niagara Falls,
N.Y.), junior Antionette Spain (Winston-Salem, N.C.)
and senior Ambra Mason (Grand Rapids, Mich.).
Rogers and Velasquez paired up for a doubles victory
at the No. 1 position, while Mason and Spain won at
No. 3 doubles.
In singles action, NGGU's Rogers cruised to a 6-1
victory in game one at No. 1 singles versus Shaw's
Livia Oliveira, but the pair battled deep into a sec-
ond-set tiebreaker before Rogers pulled out the win,
7-6(11-9).
The Lady Eagles had another tight match at No.
3 singles, but Lee earned the three-set victory
over Xania Steele, 6-1 , 4-6, 6-3.
At No. 2 singles, NCCU's Velasquez blanked
her opponent, 6-0, 6-0, while Spain and Mason
also soared to victory.
NCCU women cruise to 8-1 tennis win at Peace
College in their final match for the season. Velas-
quez blanks her opponent as Lady Eagles wins all six
singles matches
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LADY EAGLES EDGE
WSSU FOR FIRST
DIVISION I WIN
Dropping 2-of-3 in
doubles competition at
Winston-Salem State,
the Lady Eagles won
four singles matches and
claim a 4-3 victory, their
first as a Division I
program.
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NAME
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Major
Bass, Troy
5-8
FR
Biology
Cox,Braden
Garza, Josue
6-3
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Fowler, Maylon
SR
Royster, Ronald
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Sellars, Brandon
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Business
Winters, Chris
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Paul Perry - Head Coach
On April 8th 2008, NCCU junior transfer Josue Garza shot a
two-day total of 155 (-i-1 1) to finish tied for 21st place during
the 2008 Independent Collegiate Golf Invitational. The event
was hosted by Brevard College on Monday and Tuesday (April
7-8) at Etowah (N.C.) Valley Golf Club.
Garza, a transfer from Louisburg College and is native of
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He fired a day one score of 77
(-1-5) and a 78 (-1-6) in the final round to top the Eagles.
NCCU junior Chris Winters finished in a tie for 25th place
with a total score of 156 (-^12). The Durham, N.C. native
opened with a score of 75 (-^3) and closed with an 81 (-^9).
Senior Maylon-James Fowler placed in a tie for 45th by shoot-
ing a 165 (80 + 85).
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2008-2009
EAGLE YEARBOOK STAFF
Delvecchio Faison, editor
Faye Brandon, layout
Jorge Gonzalez, photographer
Willie Pace, writer, photographer
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Stacia Ross, research
Dr. Melvin Carver, Advisor
"The Eagle Staff recognizes and thanks
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THE
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL
UNIVERSITY
LI 909 • 2009
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Dear Old NCC
Annie D. Shepard, Harry T. Burleigh
The sloping hills, the verdant green,
The lovely blossom's beauteous sheen
Surround our college proud and gay
Where wave our colors, Maroon and Gray.
What matters it how far we roam,
Our thoughts will oft return to home,
And heart will e'er be true to thee.
Our Alma Mater, N.C.C.
Ref ra i n
Then Rah! Rah! Rah! For our colors so gay.
Dear old N.C.C's Maroon and Gray.
Thy Sons and Daughters will honor thee.
Dear old N.C.C.
We've gathered here to fit our lives
As from the darkness light revives.
So let us hail, both night and day.
Our glorious colors. Maroon and Gray.
We'll ever love and honor thee.
For thou has taught us loyalty.
Then let our watch word "Service" be
To our Alma Mater, N.C.C.
You send us forth with hearts of love
So like a blessing from above.
And from the path we'll never stray.
Our dear Almar Mater, Maroon and Gray
We'll work and fight; we'll win our way.
When duty calls, we shall obey.
And may e'er return to thee,
Our Alma Mater, N.C.C.
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Introduction
Rages
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Alma Mater
Eagle Poems
Chancellor's Message
Board of Trustees
Kent Williams, SGA
Senior
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Senior Portraits
Undergraduate Portraits
2008 Homecoming
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Coronation
Parade
Game
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Sports
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Baseball
Women & Men Bas
ketball
Bowling
Football
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Golf
Softball
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Women & Men Tennis
Track & Field
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Volleyball
Cheerleade
Brs
Sound Machine Band
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CONTENTS
Greek Organizations
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Phi Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta
Sigma Gamma Rho
Phi Beta Sigma
Omega Psi Phi
Zeta Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Psi
Departments
Department of Art
History
Human Sciences
School of Business
ROTC
WNCU Radio
President B. Obama
Ads
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Department of English
Modern Foreign Languages
School of Law
Theatre Department
Early College High School
Habitat/Eagle Village
Memorial Page
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We are Eagles
We are Eagles and our aerie abodes are the domains of our eonvictions.
The openness of our minds is the pathway to wholesome camaraderie.
And through interpersonal relationships we can experience a more beneficial
Sister and brotherly interaction that strengthens our resolve to change that
Which is in need of change; to increase community involvement.
And set aside ingrained dogmas that hinder the free expression of
Differing ideas or ideals. We are fostering hope through change.
We are creating for posterity, educated minds prepared
To adapt to changing technologies initiatives and scientific advances.
This adaptation is for the Betterment of this vibrant community.
We are developing creative artistry and artisans to challenge the
limits Of our humanity and perspective. We are increasing
social
Responsibility through disciplines that connect lives and
Institutions. We are Eagles soaring on the strongest
winds
To create our legacy. So grasp hold of our soaring
Ideals of Eagle Pride, and let us rise to the pin-
nacles of our Potential. Let us crest the hori-
zon of expectation where We can see with
our piercing Eagle eyes with insight That
contains but does not limit our spirit.
The spirit of our civic nature. So
then, join with Us, and soar with us
beyond the horizons of old Ideas,
and let us navigate towards the
future With confidence and
face new challenges With-
out wavering.
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We cultivate; we encourage: we sculpt. We look beyond the level
Horizon to the cresting waves and abysmal valleys of a vibrant
Future. We nurture the growth of mental possibilities, prospect
The mind for abstract and concrete concepts for solutions to
World problems. We develop strong foundations that will
Help us meet challenges head-on. the challenges that
Gather like ominous storm clouds threatening our
Brightest future. We are in preparation; this is our
TeiTain; this is our Mission. And we of the yearbook
Staff hope to Demonstrate our dedication to North
Carolina Central University and the community.
We Intend to celebrate our Eagle Pride. We
Will Share our didication to involvement
And interaction with the community at
" LargeThrough example. We will ac-
' Complish our goals; and will built a
Catalogue of our gains by arranging
A montage of images to demon-
strate our Eagle Pride, which
has bee handed down to these
Contemporary students of
North Carolina Central
University. From toil
We will persevere.
The power is
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Deiir Reader:
Perhaps more than any other in your litetime, this year will remain vivid
in your memory. This year, the United States struck a blow to racism
that was recorded all over the world. With the election of President
Barack Hussein Obama, an African-American assumed the highest
office in a land that, in my litetime, denied black people a room at an inn
or a seat on a bus, let alone accommodations at the White House.
This year, the economic crisis proved for once and for all that nation
states are so completely interdependent that there is only one shared,
human condition. To the e.xtent we assess problems and devise solu-
tions to our economic, pohtical, and environmental problems "from this
global perspective, we increase our chances ot survival on this planet.
That is why North Carolina Central University' has taken as part ot its mission to enhance the
consciousness ot social responsibility in a diverse, global society. It is incumbent upon you to take
the critical thinking skills that you have acquired and use them to evaluate and promote actions
by our elected officials that enhance the health and prosperity ot all, because we arc aU in this
together.
This year, make part ot your plan tor the tuture to do whatever is in your power to advance the
cause ot justice tor all people, here at home and around the world.
Best wishes,
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Charlie Nelms
Chancellor
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2008-2009 Board of Trustees
Kay T. Thomas, Chair
Durham, NC
Glenn B. Adams, Vice Chair
Fayetteville, NC
Charles J. Baron, Secretary
Durham, NC
Robert E. Dolan
Whitehouse Station, NJ
Eric C. Michaux
Durham, NC
Avon L. Rutfin
Lewisville, NC
Bishop Eddie Long
Lithonia, GA
Charles J. Baron
Washington, DC
George R. Hamilton
Midland, Ml
Dr. Dwight D. Perry
Durham, Nc
R.Edward Stewart
Durham, NC
Nancy J. Wysenski
Chad Ford, PA
Kent Williams, SGA Pres.
Durham, NC
Dr. Charlie Nelms, Chancellor
Durham, NC
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Kent Williiims
Student Government President, 2008-09
Kent and student leaders at North Carolina Central University
wanted students to rethink attendinji classes in baggy pants, hats
and pajamas.
"We have a lot of recruiters and employers that come on our
campus and see the students dressed in pajamas and have do-
rags and sagging pants, and those are potential employers,"
Williams said.
Williams and other student leaders have decided to turn students
into model citizens, by putting their photos on cards that suggest
how to dress. The cards were distributed around campus after
winter break.
According to the Campus Echo, Williams stressed that student
leaders aren't trying to mandate a dress code, but want to
encourage students to think a bit more about what they wear.
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Nakia Adamson
Psychology
Olanike Akinyele
ology
Portia Allen
Family & Cons. Science
Jonathan Anderson
Political Science
Dana Austin
Biology
Torry Bailey
Mass Communications
Annika Barnett
ology
Keshia Barnette
Criminal Justice
Jessica Barnwell
Environmental Science
Shanna Bell
Psychology
Dionne Bowick
Hospitality & Tourism
Brittine Brooks
Psychology
Amber Brown
Psychology
Peggy Brown
r\lursing
Trynece Buggs
Nursing
Lashonda Carson
Elementary Education
Sabrina Carter
Recreation
Alisha Childs
Nursing
Mekka Clark
Theatre
Austin Coley
Biology
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SENIORS
Shannon Conyers
Business Administration
Lakeisha Cribb
Business Admin & Finance
Anielle DaSilva
Journalism
Sherry Davis
Family & Consumer Sci.
Michelle Digsby
Finance
Kayla Dove
Health Education
Ashley Edwards
Public FHealth Education
Rowena Edwards
Computer Info, Systems
Lashonda Evans
Criminal Justice
Wilma Evans
Business Administration
Ashton Fearrington
Family & Consumer Sci.
Joseph Foley
Business
Janae Freeman
Recreation Administi'ation
Kristen S. Gaddy
Mass Communications
Lakisha Gantt
Physical Education
Frank Garcia
Accounting
Theresa Garrett
FHospitality & Tourism
Artrianna Garth
Art Education
Geanice Gee
English
Jazmine Godbold
Middle Grades Education
Class of 2009
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Clarissa Gooding
Public Health
Jackie Graham
Marketing
Letlcia Graham
Family & Consumer Sci.
Chinue Grant
Sociology
Stacey Greene
Elementary Education
Ms. Gresham- Moore
Biology
Kala Hail
Physical Education
Pamela Hall
Criminal Justice
Kirsen Hammond
Child Dev. & Family Relations
Bruce Hanks
Social Work
Carlos Harris
FHospitality & Tourism
Mala Harrison
Sociology
Doreen Hemphill
Child Development
Sierra Hobbs
Athletic Ti^aining
Latoya Holiday
Family & Consumer Sci.
Jessica Holland
Finance
Bridgette Homes
Psychology
Alicia Jackson
Psychology
Eric Jefferson
Criminal Justice
Latoya Johnson
Criminal Justice
Class of 2009
127
SENIORS
Latoya Johnson
Political Science
Ryan Johnson
Business Administration
Donnie R. Johnson
Public Administration
Jasmin Jones
Theatre
Michele Josey
Math. Secondary Education
Angela Karpeh
Art
Jacques Kibonge
Finance
Stevie Lawrence
Masters of Public Admin.
Grace Laws
Criminal Justice
Traci Lennon
Criminal Justice
Shelby Luckey
Spanish
Lisa Mack
Family & Consumer Science
Jameese Mangum
Political Science
Mattie Manley
Health Education
Anita Marks
Hospitality & Tourism
Rhy'sha Massey
Mass Communications
Chamel Maye
Psychology
Alex Mbugua
Business Finance
Marquita McAlpine
Mass Communications
Andrew McArthur
Business Administration
Class of 2009
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Latasha McDaniels
Family & Consumer Science
D'Angelo McKinnon
Hospitality & Tourism
Germany McNeal
Mathematics
Virginia Mitchell
Family & Consumer Science
Eddie Moore
English
Capricia Morton
Family & Consumer Science
Kartina Muhtar
Family & Consumer Science
Shawnette Murray
F^ospltallty & Tourism
Alesha Nesbeth
Psychology
Deidra Nolan
Criminal Justice
Brittany Norris
Business
Dale Oakley
Accounting
Charitey Oglesby
Nursing
Oiutoyin Olusesi
Masters in Information Science
Zipphrah Owens-Locke
Physical Education
Tiffany Parms
lology
Gregory Pate
Psychology
Asha Patton
Psychology
LaKendra Phifer
Biology
Pamela Phifer
Family Consumer Science
Class of 2009
129
SENIORS
Brendalyn Poe
Cnminai Justice
Ashley Pollard
Biology
Feiizia Polly
Marketing
Benita Quick
Political Science
La Shonda Rawlins
Biology
Chanel Raynor
Psychology
Evelyn Richardson
Family & Consumer Science
Monica Ricks
Chemistry
Tenesha Robinson-Shelton
Hospitality &Touiism
Danielle Robinson
Biology
Tarreil Ross
Criminal Justice
Devin Roundtree
Public Administration
Felicia Royster
Nursing
Keiara Russell
Public Health
Jason Rutherford
Marketing
Kendra Scott
Accounting
Sheidonia Simmers
English
Sha'Niece Simmons
Family & Consumer Science
Rhonda Small
Biology
Jonathan Smith, Jr.
Business Administration
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Faith Smith
Nursing
Shakayia Smith
Nui^sing
Teddy Spivey
Computer Information
John Stephenson
Recreational Sports
Management
Dana Stewart
Sociology
Corey Terry
Criminal Justice
Lesli Thomas
Political Science
Kerry Thompson
Business Administration
Brenda Toomer
Public Administration
Davita Turrentine
History
Thisa Tyson
usiness Administration
Selina Walker
Family & Consumer Science
Hadassah Watson
Pharmaceutical
Akia Weaver
Hospitality & Tourism
Briana Wells
Finance
Jeania White-Tucker
Social Work
Erica White
Psychology
Ellen Whitworth
Hospitality
Shaina Whitworth
Chemistry
Asonia Williams
Elementary Education
Class of 2009
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SENIORS
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Kevin Williams
Communications
Kenneth Wilson
Business Administration
Switzon Wigfall, ill
Visual Communications
Asliley Witherspoon
Biology
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^Congratulations Graduates!
The year of your graduation will go down in history as the
year of the inauguration of the first African-American as
President of the United States. While this is a source of
pride for all Americans, there remains much work still to
be done to establish true racial equality in this nation of
ours.
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Marc Morial Commencement Speaker
NCCU celebrated its 1 13th Commencement Exercises with more than 900 graduates,
Saturday May 1 6th. The day started as an overcasts morning that sheltered
participants, graduates, their families and guest from the early morning sun.
Commencement speaker was Marc Morial. Chancellor Charlie Nelms set the tone of
acknowledgement and respect for full-time students who had to struggle to earn their
degree such as honors graduate in psychology Amber Brown. Brown completed her
degree while also working and caring for her ill mother and son. Nelms also mentioned
summa cum laude business graduate Kingsley Ikharo and honors law graduate Mary
Beth McLean, each the parents of seven children.
Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, delivered an address
about "The three B's — the ballot, the buck, and the book." He praised the African-
American turnout during the presidential election but warned that participation must
continue to ensure decisions like "where the money goes" are made with the needs of
the African-American community in mind.
Morial congratulated the graduates for earning their degrees and the opportunity to
make four times as much money over the course of their lifetimes than a high school
dropout. He warned students to not stay in their comfortable neighborhoods but return
to their home place and act as role models. "Don't let five years go by without going
back to your high school," Morial added. He told graduates, they were the real leaders,
the one young people needed to see.
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Alexis Boston, Junior
Jeremy Brackett, Freshman
Kendra Bradshaw, Junior
Lou Bright, Junior
Crystal Brooks, Junior
Amanda Brown, Junior
Lakisha Copeland, Junior
Charles Crepsac, Junior
Alice Egerton, Freshman
Bobbu Finch, Junior
David Fitts, Junior
James Ford, Junior
Latoya Fuller, Freshman
Eban Gibson, Junior
Rachel Hagans, Junior
Brianna Hargrove, Freshman
Stephen Henkis, Junior
Brandon Hicks, Freshman
Quantae Holliman, Freshman
Lillian Homes, Junior
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Darian Horton, Junior
Isha Jackson, Freshaman
Dante Jones, Junior
Janay Jones, Senior
Sparkle King, Sophomore
Stacye King, Freshman
Ashley McCokle, Freshman
Oluwaseun Ogunnoiki, Freshman
Joi Robinson, Junior
Cletis Sawyer Jn, Junior
Mark Scott.Junior
Ashley Stiger, Junior
Erica Vines, Freshman
Josh Webster, Junior
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Chanel J. Raynor of Newport, NC is a first-generation college student, seeking to
obtain a bachelor's degree in psychology. After graduate school Chanel wishes to one
day open her own private practice.
Miss NCCU was a member of the track and field team for two consecutive years
and received All-CIAA honors. She has participated in the Psychology Club, ESTEEM,
sophomore and junior class councils, and she is a member of the Alpha Chi Chapter
of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Recently, Chanel started her own organization,
SISTERS, to empower, uplift and motivate the women of NCCU by means of "Build-
ing Bonds and Breaking Barriers." Chanel serves as a campus representative for a local
church. She has received honors and inductions to Phi Eta Sigma and Golden Key
National honor societies. She served as Miss Junior, 2007-2008.
Chanel expresses herself by stating, "Thanks to you all for giving me this great op-
portunity to serve you. I'll strive for excellence, and I only wish to represent you in the
fullest of all capacities."
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Monique Pearce
Brandon Chapman
Mr. & Ms. Kagle View TV
Gabiielle Jones
Courtney Jordan
Mr. & Ms. Evalesco
Katherine Gavin
Kirl<land Armstrong
Mr.&Ms.NCCUDehutant
Mr. & Ms. American
Mr. & Ms. Alpha Chi
Tiftani Wright
Chemical Society
Jasmine Sinelair
Travis Bulloclc
Gabriellc Jones
Courtney Jordan
Tennison Malcohii
Mr. & Ms. Sch(M)l of Business
Jael<ie Graham
Tvrone Simmons
Mr. & Ms. Ne« Res. II
Katlierine Whillicid
Nicel Hooel
Mr. & Ms. VA's Finest
Shandrc Brimmage
Adam Cotieid
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Kiara Ingram
Dennis Jenkins
Mr. & Ms. Student Union
Nia Tukiifii
Jerome Pottinfjer
Mr. & Ms. Eagieson
Chandi Smith
Michael Moore
Mr. & Ms. Eagle Landing
Gabrielle Cleveland
Brandon Johnson
Mr. & Ms. Health Careers
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Faith Smith
Lonnie Bradford
Mr. & Ms. Naughtv Bovs and
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Brittany Titus
Kaston Smart
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April Wilkerson
Mr. & Ms. 100 Black Women
Adedolapo Busnyi
Jainaal White
Mr. & Ms. Mclean
Hope Leach
Jason Bobbit
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Courtney Manguni
Brian Mcintosh
Mr. & Ms. Campus Crossing
Vineshia Smith
Steven Hiiiilcr
Mr. & Ms. Miss Fresliman
Tiffany Denise Agerton
Brandon Terrell Hick
Mr. & Ms. Sophomore
Jenniter Marnette Langston
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Mr. & Ms. Junior
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Mr. & Ms. Senior
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Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree
Director of Athletics
N ecu's athletics program is designed
to promote physical fitness, positive
group involvement, sportsmanship, and
respect for team members, opponents and author-
ity. A strong athletic program attracts students,
raises community interest, and contributes to
school spirit and instills character.
Ingrid Wicker-McCree was appointed as Director
of Athletics in 2008. She has a record of leader-
ship and achievement. Wicker-McCree has been
the driving force behind NCCU's reclassification in
NCAA Division I. She is in charge of the internal
operations of the Athletics Department, including all
compliance and eligibility programs.
Kyle is the Associate Athletic direc-
tor for Media Relations. He coordi-
nates media advertising, marketing
and promotions for the Athletic Department.
Kyle is very supportive of student activities in
athletics in addition to working with students
in other areas. For years he has contributed
stories and photographs for the publication
of the Eagle Yearbook. The 2009 Eagle staff
salutes Kyle Serba for his service and support.
Kyle Serba
Associate Athletic Director for
Media Relations
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Michael Swann, Ken Valentine, Chris Smith - Assistant Coaches
Justin Goodson
James Jordan
Tim McAllister
Robert Land is
Akeem Hood
Anthony Wilson
Aaron Saunders
Kurt Wilson
The Baseball Team had a great season.Oiiver Jenkins, #18 had 5 base hits and
scored on RBI singles. Greg Pickett, #13 scored singles.The Eagles played
a good tough game against Savannah State even though they did not win.
Akeem Hood, #1, hit a triple for NCCU, Robert Landis, #9 got a two-run home
run and Kurt Wilson, #4 had a pinch-hit, two-run double. The Eagles played out-
standing and are finishing the season by working extra hard in practice .
David Scott
Ross Plummer
Jerel Campbell
Greg Pickett
Robert Grant
Tim Rennard
Jeff Citero
Matt Lee
Wesley Washington
Cedrick Coleman
Blake Murray
Douglas Dailey
Edward Pegues
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Longwood University 71-66
Row I:
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Shanise Blanks, Katrice elliott, Tonia
Roundtree, Chasidy Williams
Row 3:
Danielle DeBerry, Candess Carter, Genevieve
Hyman, KeyontaThacker
Row 4:
Latoya Bennett
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played outstanding this year. Fresh-
man, Chasidy Williams #24, and Ju-
nior, LaToya Bennett #4 1 , led the Lady Eagles
in scoring and rebounds. At the end of the
season, NCCU won their final game 71-76
against Longwood University.The women's
basketball team defeated teams from Texas-
Pan American, Tennessee State, Western
Michigan, and South Carolina State. The
games that the team did lose were very close
in points and they played extremely well. In
the game against Western Michigan, Junior,
Jori Nwachukwu #3, led the Eagles with 25
points. Freshman guard, Danielle DeBerry
#25, scored 14 points and Freshman guard,
Blaire Houston #10, scored 13 points. The
game was won in overtime with the score
67-66. Once again, the Lady Eagles excelled!
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Jamar Briscoe, Bryan Ayala, Lamar Pitt-
man, Nick Chasten
Row 3:
Dami Sapara, Vincent Davis, Stevy Worah-
Ozimo, Tremain Holloway
Row 4:
Raphael McDonald, Norbert Randall
NCCU Defeats University of Texas-Pan
American for the First Victory of the Season
Henry Dickerson- Head Coach, Ray Martin - Assistant Coach, LeVelle Moton - Assis-
tant Coach, Umar Muhamad - Video Coordinator
The NCCU men's basketball team
had an average season. They
played and won against Texas-Pan
American, Central State Ohio and Long-
wood. In an outstanding game against
Longwood, the Eagles won 82 - 64 after
playing very strong. Freshman guard #10,
Jamar Briscoe led the Eagles by scoring
37 pointss, Bryan Ayala, # 1 2, scored 1 0
points, 6 assists, and 5 steals, Nick Chas-
ten, #22, scored I I points, 4 boards, 3
steals and 3 blocks. Senior guard Philip
Branch, #5 scored 5 points and 4 re-
bounds. Go Eagles!!!
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The NCCU Bowling Team bowled tremendous
games against Morgan State University and Saint
Paul's College. The Eagles played in a tournament
against Saint Francis College, Hampton, SUNY Institute
of Technology and other schools. Lindsey Green, fresh-
man, led the Eagles that weekend with a pin count of 994
and an average of 1 65.667. Lindsey also bowled games
of 202, 129, 198, 159, 1 47, and 159. Following close was
LaTia Blacknell with a pin count of 961 and an average
of 1 60. 1 67. Other bowlers also played well during this
season. Amber Campbell had a pin count of 893, and
an average of 1 48. 833, Ashley Lofton had a pin count of
842. Last, but not least, was Elizabeth Schuster with a pin
count of 8 1 2 and an average of I 35.33
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Division I. Although the Eagles did not win every game, they worked well as
a team.They played against NC A&T, james Madison, Central Connecticut!,
and Coastal Carolina.Tony McCord,Tim Shankle, Justin Campbell, led in rushing.
Wayne Blackwell, #87, scored 6 touchdowns.Will Scott, #83, scored 5,Tim Shankle,
#25 scored 3, George Mobley,#39 and JeffTolliver,# 22 each scored 2 touch-
downs. DeMarcus Hill, #8 1, Alex Winters, #48,Tony McCord, #5, Stafford Brown, #
2, David Ingram, #23, and Saeed Abdul-Azeez, #47 each scored I touchdown.
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Holds Up to Defeat Rival
A &T Aggies 28 -27
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Row I:
Mose Rison - Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QBs, Derrick Arnold - Special Teams Coor-
dinator, Darryl Bullock - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach, Jake Cabell - Defensive
Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach
Row 2:
Kwame Dixon - Wide Receivers Coach, John Fletcher - Tight Ends Coach, Marcus Gladden -
Running Backs Coach, John Kelley - Defensive Line Coach
Row 3:
Gilbert Wiggins - Outside Linebackers Coach, Marcello Royal - Assistant Defensive Backs coach,
Billy Ruffin - Equipment Manager
Corey Harris, Stadford Brown, Deshawn Spears, Geovonie Irvine
Row 2:
Tony McCord, Andrew Johnson, Rakeem Vicic, Jeffery Henderson
Row 3:
Jonathan Nicely, Calvin Hiilie, Donald Laster, Jerron Joe
Row 4:
Donte Alston, Keon Williams, Michael Johnson, Brandon Gilbert
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Kendall Smith, Eric Smalls, Kurtis Campbell, Derek Harvey
Row 2:
Rasheed Muhammad, Jeff Toliver, David Ingram, Micguel Johnson
Row 3:
Tim Shankle, James Reese, Ja'Quez Canty, Robert Stewart
Row 4:
Brian Frierson, Rashad Fox, Cory Hamilton, Troy Philpot (picture unavailable)
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Taylor Gray, Justin Campbell, Zachary Means, Justin Manning
Row 2:
Antonio Carson, Joseph Sanders, Sedrick Jones, George Mobley
Row 3:
Roger Stewart, Anthony Stewart, Davarius Evans (picture unavailable), Emanuel Williams
Row 4:
Brandon Outlaw, Lloyd Leach, Saeed Abdul-Azeez, Alex Winters
Football
Rickie Hubbard,Teryl White, Deshawn Bowden, Troy McConico
Row 2:
EIroy Powell III, Stephen Manuel, Littbarski Blackwood, William Tisdale
Row 3:
Eliezer Sandifer, Greg Greene, James Frye, Donavon Harbison
Row 4:
Tamiko Kelly, Mario Brice, Alonzo Hunter, Malcolm Rook
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Jermere Nickerson, Markee Watts, Jovan Olafioye, Gabriel Manns
Row 2:
Eric Stanley, Brian McDuffy, Alex Johnson, Timothy Charity
Row 3:
Raphael McDonald (picture unavailable), DeMarcus Hill, Chris Drew, Will Scott
Row 4:
DeMorio Waymon, Rickey Edwards, Decona Roberts (picture unavailable), Wayne Blackwell
Xavier Proctor, Earthan Ward, Mark Blakeney, Danez Jones
Row 2:
Dominique Moore, timothy McClendon, Sam Battle, Jumaane Noibi
Row 3:
Raphael McDonald (picture unavailable), DeMarcus Hill, Chris Drew, Will Scott
Row 4:
Joe Hutchinson, Marc Lewis (picture unavailable)
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Ronald Royster
Juan Sanchez (pictures unavailable)
The NCCU golf team played some very challenging games against some
tough competitorss. Chris Winters and Josue Garza lead the way, each
shooting 76 (+5). Winters topped all golfers with a par four average of
4.18 (+2 totals). A junior transfer, Juan Sanchez tied for 26th place with a score of
82 (+ 1 I ). Freshman Ronald Royster shot 85 (+ 1 4) and Braden Cox shot 87 (+ 1 6)
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Jamila Holmes, Sophia Blue
Row 2:
AshantI Stroud, Michelle Ishida, Desanbra Franklin, Ashley Henderson
Row 3:
Kristen Schooler
Pictures unavailable for:
Andrea Searles, Jessica Refojo, Tia Kirby, Andrea Wheeler, Trishann Hayes, Nadia More-
ta, Ashley Shade, April Boone
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The NCCU Softball Team
had a phenomenal sea-
son playing against sev-
eral teams that challenged them.
Michelle lshida,#l I, scored the
Eagles' first run off of a RBI single
hit by Desanbra Franklin, # 1 3.
Pitchers Kristen Schooler, #16,
and Michelle Ishida played very
well. The Lady Eagles defeated
Maryland Eastern Shores, winning
10 - 6.Ashanti Stroud, #7, had 2
hits and 3 runs batted in.
SOFTBALL
2009 NCCU Softboll Team
(Standing lett to right) Trishann Hayes.Tia Kirby.Aprl
Boone, Ashley Henderson, Desandra Franklin, Jamila Hol-
mes, Michele Ishida, Christina Risks, Nadia Moreta, and
Andrea Wheeler
(Kneeling left to right) Andrea Searls, Ashley Shade, Kristen
Schooler, Sophia Blue, Jessica Refojo,Ashanti Stroud.
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Kateryna Chorna, Ashley McRae, Maria Medina, Ashley Rogers
Row 2:
Antoinette Spain, Tatiana Valasquez
Maritsann Sinclair (picture unavailable)
The NCCU Women's Tennis Team competed in singles and doubles
matches. They defeated teams from Winston Salem State and Ca-
tawba. Though they did not have a winning season, they continue to
work hard for a better season next year! Go !! Lady Eagles Tennis!!
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ranked standout from Colombia
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Arejandro Espitia, Jose Fabara, Andres Perez, Jack Waissen (not pictured in this
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D. Curtis Lawson - Director of Tennis / Head Coach-Men's Tennis
John McLean iV -Assistant Coach
The NCCU Men's Tennis Team com-
peted in singles and doubles matches.
Trey Chatman and Andres Perez won
their doubles match Marcelo Diaz
and Joonas Jalkanen in a tiebreaker,
9-8 (7-4).
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Row I:
Ambria Alexander, Tierra Blue, Brittany Brown, Jamie Brown
Row 2:
Ashley Cooke, Brandy Cox, Saqenda Dallas, Kim Derrickson
Row 3:
Kellie Dunston, Deanna Eley, Lakisha Gantt, Shadae Giles
Row 4:
Karol Holt, Desinia Johnson, Mercedes Moore
Michael Lawson - Coach, Bernard Austin, Christina Harris, Tavius Wallier
The NCCUTrackTeam competed against some of the best schools.At a
meet hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, they
competed against Winston Salem State, East Carolina, UNC-CH and
others. In every event, the Eagles decreased their times. Chavarria Williams
and Shadae Giles placed I Ith and 12th in the 400 meter dash running times
of 57.22 and 57.25. Dreanna Wallace ran the mile in 5:28.53. Chavarria Wil-
liams, Shadae Giles, Lakisha Gantt, and Tierra Blue ran the 4x400 meter relay in
3:50.98.
Chris Hall ran the 400 meter dash in 50.09, placing 8th. James Kukat ran
a mile in 4:27.67, placing 1 2th. Omar Robinson, Jeff Rankins, Charles
Lindsay, and Chris Hall placed 16th in the 4x400 meter dash with a
time of 3: 1 9.70. In the shot put, Myosha Price threw a distance of I 1 .66 meters
and Brandy Cox threw a distance of I 1 .71 meters. Eric Smalls threw a distance
of l6.50.The running Eagles had an amazing season.
Row I:
Myosha Price, Paig Robinson, Sheldonia
Simmers
Row 2:
Dreanna Wallace, Chevarria Williams
Pictures unavailable for Latisha Jones, and
Chrystal Shephard
Four North Carolina Central University student-
athletes and the women's relay team earned top 10
finishes at the 2009 Raleigh Relays, on the campus
of North Carolina State University on March 28-29.
Senior Christopher Davis (Charlotte, N.C.) was the
top finisher for NCCU, placing first in the 100 meter
dash with a blistering time of 10.57 seconds beating out
Shannon Davis of East Kentucky (2nd, 10.61) and Jamaree
Gordon of Kentucky State (3rd, 10.69).
Eagles senior Eric Smalls (Raleigh, N.C.) placed second in the shot
put with a throw of 17.60 meters, while also claiming fourth place
in the discus throw (5 1 .09).
Senior Will Scott (Charlotte, N.C.) placed eighth in the long jump with a
leap of 6.91 meters.
The fourth Eagle to record a top 10 finish was sophomore Daran Gill
(Bridgetown, Barbados), who placed ninth in the javelin throw competi-
tion with a distance of 50. 1 I m
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Marcus Anderson, Antonio Cowart, Christopher Davis, Jamal Davis
Row 2:
Daran Gill, Phillip Hardy, Quantae Holliman, Brandon Jones
Row 3:
Gerald Jones, James Kukat, Charles Lindsay, Omar Robinson
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Eric Smalls, second from the left, was honored by NCCU Stu-
dent Activities Board and Beta Nu Rho as the Male Student-Ath-
lete of the year.
Smalls, a native of Raleigh, N.C., is a two-sport standout for
the Eagles. In football, he ranked fifth on the squad with 54 to-
tal tackles and was second on the team in sacks with 5.5. At
three spring track meets, Smalls won the discus throw com-
petition, while also finishing second twice. In the shot put, he
posted two second place performances and two third place
efforts.
Row I:
Clifton Scarborough, Eric Smalls, Chris Stewart, Nealie Whitt
Row 2:
Chris Wilburn
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Jared Aguayo, Michael Edwards, Chris Hall, Christopher Martin, Jeff Rankins, Will Scott
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Ambria Alexander
Nakia Carter
Ashley Cooke
Kellie Dunston
Lakisha Gantt
Second Row L-R
Karol Holt
Desinia Johnson
Sheldonia Simmers
Dreanna Wallace
Third Row L-R
Jamal Davis
Quantee Hollman
Brandon Jones
Coaches
Michael Lawson - Head Coach, Bernard Austin, Christina Harris, Tavius Walker - Assistant
Coaches
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The Cross Country teams finished their season participating in the annual
NCCU Eagle Cross Country Invitational held at Forest Hills Park in
Durham. The visiting teams included NC A&T State University Aggies,
Mount Olive College Trojans, Barton College Bulldogs, Pheiffer Univer-
sity Falcons and the Loulsburg College Hurricanes.
The Eagles had two first place finishes. The lady Eagles were lead by junior
Desinia Johnson finishing in first place on the 5K course in 1 9:5 1 . 1 9. James
Kufat was outstanding for the men with a first place run time of 25:54. 1 0 to
lead the Eagles to a first place total team score of 38 points.
LLEYBALL
Row I:
Belinda Behncke-Biney, Kiara Brown, Avaniki Campbell, Maritsann Sinclair
Row 2:
Aqiyla Gomez, Ashley Griffin, Sashelee Wallen, Cara Hill
Row 3:
Alexis John, Nena Johnson, Raven King
Row 4:
Shantel Moore, Shaina Pryor, Tasha-Gaye Richards, and Anielle Dasilva Asst. Coach
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Georgette Crawford-Crooks - Head Coach
Kristan Fields, senior
Coach Georgette Crawford- Crooks
completed her third season and the
second year of Division I competi-
tion. Coach Crooks has an outstanding
career. She spent her last four years be-
fore NCCU; two years as assistant coach
at NC A&T and two years as assistant
coach at NC State.
As reported on NCCU home web site,
the Eagles Volleyball team sent seniors
out on a positive note in a regular season
home finale, beating arch-rival Winston-
Salem State University. Seniors Kristan
Fields, Nadia Hayes, Rachel Lloyd, and
Ashley Shade were honored. The team
was led byAvaniki Campbell with 12 kills
and teammate Aquiyla Gomez and Hayes
each had
seven kills. Hayes also recorded a game-
high three service aces in the victory.
Nadia Hayes, Rachel Lloyd and Ashley Shade all seniors
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NCCU definitely lives up to the legacy
of an outstanding HBCU marching
band. Our Marching Sound Machine is
comprised of approximately 200 mem-
bers and is one of the top 10 HBCU
marching bands. They performed at the
2005. 2006. and 2007 Honda Battle of
the Bands invitational Showcase. The
Marching Sound Machine is a fixture at
home football games and at many com-
munity events in Durham.
Jorim Reid, Sound Machine's director
serves as marching coordinator, arrang-
er, and drill designer. He is also direc-
tor of both Wind Symphony and pep
bands. Fans love to hear the band blow
a mixture of quality music at home or
on the road. Members of the Sound
Machine also feel strongly about
grooming future musicians. Each year,
the Sound Machine holds its annual
"Band Blast." bringing together high
school bands from across the state
for a series of workshops on specific
instruments, student leadership, show-
manship and marching techniques.
North Carolina Central University has numerous clubs and
organizations that students may join to find their niche
on campus or to meet other students with whom they
have similar interests. The type of organizations range
from academic, governing body/representative, fra-
ternity/sorority, international, political/social action, reli-
gious/spiritual, special interest, social, sports/recreation,
student media/publications to ethnic and multicultural.
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ALPHA CHI CHAPTER OF
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
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In 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority be-
came America's first greek- letter orga-
nization established by block college
women. The Sorority's roots date bock
to Howard University in Washington,
D.C. Ethel Hedgeman Lyie of St. Louis,
Missouri conceived the idea tor the so-
rority-based formation. She viewed the
Sorority as on instrument for enriching
the social and intellectual aspects of
college life by providing mental stimula-
tion through interaction with friends and
associates. Through the years, however
Alpha Kappa Alpha gradually branched
out and became the channel through
which selected college trained women
improved the socioeconomic conditions
in the city, state, nation, and the world.
Alpha Koppa Alpha is a sisterhood com-
posed of women who have consciously
chosen this affiliation as a means of self-
fulfillment through volunteer service.
Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and en-
courages high scholastics and ethical
standards; promotes unity and friend-
ship among college women; alleviates
problems concerning girls and women;
maintains a progressive interest in col-
lege life; and serves all mankind through
a nucleus of more than 170,000 women
in the United States, the Caribbean, Eu-
rope, and Africa.
Candidacy for membership into Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority is open to women
of high ethical and scholastic standards
and who ore pursuing or have complet-
ed courses leading to a degree in an
accredited college or university. The of-
ficial headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois.
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Since its founding on December 4, 1 906,
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has sup-
plied voice and vision to the struggle of
African-Americans and people of color
around the world. Alpha Phi Alpha, the
first intercollegiate Greek-letter frater-
nity established for African-Americans,
v^as founded at Cornell University in
Ithaca, Nev^ York by seven college men
who recognized the need for a strong
bond of brotherhood among African
descendants in this country. The vision-
ary founders, known as the "Jewels"
of the Fraternity, ore Henry Arthur Cal-
lis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene
Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley,
Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Har-
old Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy.
The Fraternity initially served as a study
and support group for minority stu-
dents who faced racial prejudice, both
educationally and socially, of Cornell.
May 23, 1941 marks the dote that the
greatest chapter in Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc. was established on the
campus of North Carolina College
for Negroes (presently North Carolina
Central University). Bro. Billy Adkins, Bro.
Theodore Bell, Bro. Sylvester Carter, Bro.
William P. Molone, and Bro. Word Par-
ham sparked the beginning of a chap-
ter that has grown to produce over 300
members each having left a distinctive
mark on the history of Alpha Phi Alpha.
The Gongsta Gamma Beta chapter has
been known as an active chapter dedi-
cated to the cause of building a better
community. The character of the chap-
ter has shown itself through the count-
less numbers of programs and services
Gamma Beta has provided throughout
the years. The Jewel founders and early
leaders of the fraternity succeeded in
laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi
Alpha's principles of scholarship, fellow-
ship, good character, and the uplifting
of humanity.
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DELTA SIGMA THETA
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DELTA SIGMA THETA
SORORITY, INC.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded
in 1 9 1 3 by 22 students at Howard Univer-
sity. These young women used their col-
lective strength to promote academic
excellence; to provide scholorships; to
support to the undeserved; to educate
and stimulate participation in the estab-
lishment of positive public policy; and
to highlight issues and provide solutions
for problems in the communities. The or-
ganizational structure and governance
of the Sorority Is Invested in the Grand
Chapter, which meets at National Con-
vention biennially.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a pri-
vate non-profit organization whose pur-
pose is to provide asisfonce and support
through programs in local communities
throughout the world.
A sisterhood of more than 200,000 pre-
dominately Black College educated
women, the Sorority currently has over
900 chapters located in the United
States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Oki-
nawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Ber-
muda, the Bahamas, and the Republic
of Korea. The major programs of the so-
rority are based upon the organization's
Five Point Trust of:
Economic Development
Educational Development
International Awareness and Involve-
ment
Physical and Mental Health
Political Awareness And Involvement
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BETA PI SIGMA
SIGMA GAMMA RHO
SORORITY, INC.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized by
seven young educators on November 1 2, 1 922 in
Indianapolis, Indiana. The young ladies in the sorority
v/ork to enhance the quality of life within the com-
munity. Public service, leadership development and
education of youth are the hallmark tenets of the
organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma
Rho goals ore to impact society educationally, civi-
cally, and economically.
Sigma Gamma Rho has become an
international service organization com-
prised of women from every profession.
Sigma Gamma Rho offers its members
opportunities to develop their unique
talents through leadership training and
involvement in sorority activities. These
various activities provide an atmosphere
where friendships and professional con-
tacts are developed and often lead to
bonds that last a lifetime.
Sorority women are active through net-
working with other organizations such as
the National Council of Negro Women,
the Urban League, and the NAACP.
Sigma Gamma Rho has a legacy
of service to improve the quality
of life for all women and men
nationally and internationally.
GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER of
PHI BETA SIGMA
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PHI BETA SIGMA
FRATERNITY, INC.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was
founded at Howard University in Wastn-
ington, D.C. on January 9, 1914, by
three young African-Annerican male
students. The founders. Honorable A.
Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F.
Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown,
organized a Greek letter fraternity
that would truly exemplify the ideals of
brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
The founders believed that each po-
tential member should be judged by
his own merits rather than his family
background or affluence and without
regard of race, nationality, skin tone or
texture of hair. The fraternity exists today
as part of an even greater brotherhood
which would be devoted to the "inclu-
sive we" rather than the "exclusive we."
From the inception of Phi Beta Sigma, its
founders also conceived Phi Beta Sigma
as a mechanism to deliver services to the
general community. Rather than gaining
skills to be utilized exclusively for themselves
and their immediate families, the found-
ers of Phi Beta Sigma held a deep convic-
tion that they would return their newly ac-
quired skills to the communities from which
they had come. This deep conviction was
mirrored in the Fraternity's motto, "Culture
for service and service for humanity."
Today, ninety-five years later. Phi Beta Sig-
ma has blossomed into on international
organization of leaders. No longer a single
entity, the fraternity has now established
the Phi Beta Sigma Educational Founda-
tion, the Phi Beta Sigma Housing Founda-
tion, the Phi Beta Sigma Credit Union, and
the Phi Beta Sigma Charitable Outreach
Foundation. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
founded in 1920 with the assistance of Phi
Beta Sigma, is the sister organization. No
other fraternity and sorority ore constitu-
tionally bound OS ore the Sigmos and the
Zetos. Both organizations enjoy and foster
a mutually supportive relationship.
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TAU PSI CHAPTER OF
OMEGA PSI PHI
FRATERNITY, INC.
On Friday evening, November 17, 191 1,
three Howard University undergraduate
students, with the assistance of their fac-
ulty advisor, gave birth to the Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity. Professor Ernest E. Just
was the faculty advisor, the three liberal
arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar
J. Cooper and Frank Coleman. From
the initials of the Greek phrase meaning
"friendship is essential to the soul," the
name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The
phrase was selected as the motto. Man-
hood,scholarship, perseverance, and up-
lift were adopted as cardinal principles.
Currently, Omega Psi Phi has initiated
more than 130,000 members and has
established over 500 chapters. Tau Psi
Chapter on NCCU's campus plays a
vital role in Greek life for young men
working toward academic accom-
plishments and community service.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority began January
16,1920, on the belief that sorority elitism
and socializing should not overshadow
and real mission of a progressive organi-
zation. Zeta Phi Beta addresses societal
mores, ills, prejudices, poverty and health
concerns. The sorority was conceived
by five coeds at Howard University. The
women were Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Ty-
ler, Viola Tyler, Fronnie Pettie, and Pearl
Neal. These women were known as the
five pearls, dared to depart from the tra-
ditional coalitions for black women. The
sorority was predicated on the precepts
of scholorship, service, sisterlylove, and
finer womanhood. It was the idea of the
founders that the sorority would reach
college women in all parts of the country
who were sorority minded and desired to
follow the founding principle of the orga-
nization. Viola Tyler was often quoted...
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Zeta in a girl regardless of race, creed, or
color, who has high standards and prin-
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was formed January 5, 1 91 1 . College men are members of this fraternity regardless of
race, creed or color The constitution of Kappa Alpha Psi is dedicated to the principles of acheivement through
a democratic fraternity. The founder of NCCU, Dr. James E. Shepard was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi.
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The Department of Art has an exciting giijup ot faculty who are serious about making art and directing students
lo move into new realms ot sell exploration. The art curriculum is packed with courses to allow creative students to be
introduced to the art-making process that leads to both conceptual development and unique style development. The
department offers the Bachelors of Arts degree in one of two majors, Art Education or Art with concentrations in Visual
Communications, Studio and Art Studies.
Above (left to right) are art faculty members: Melvin Carver, Chairman, Gail Williams, Chad Hughes, Myon Sin Choi,
Acha Debela, and Donata Ray, Office Administrator. Graduates compleling ihc Visual Communications concentration
find employment as graphic artists, photographers, print
[production, screen printers, teachers, web designers,
and freelance arttists.
Department of Art Endowed Professor Beverly Mdver
critiques Chanel Austin's painting. Chanel is a rising
senior in the Visual Communications
Concentration.
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Biomanufactuhng Research
Institute and Technology
North Carolina Central University is home to one of most the innovative biotechnology
educational initiatives in the country and the only formal biotech degree program offered
by a North Carolina University. The University's Biomanufacturing Research Institute and
Technology Enterprise (BRITE) are creating a pool of incredibly well-trained students ready to
excel in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. BRITE combines a highly credentialed faculty
with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to create an unparalleled learning environment.
Students follow a curriculum developed in conjunction with premiere biotech companies,
participate in hands-on research and receive career counseling. The BRITE component
has a strong research focus particularly in the areas of drug discovery and manufacturing
technology.
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department
of
The Department of English and Mass Communications in the College of Liberal Arts is
|)ie|)ciring students to become prolession.il with multi-disc iplindry skills that are very much in demand in
the world of business, education, industry, medicine and beyond. Communication skills top the list of
resources and personal assets that companies seek. They are the needed talents for success in all fields
of endeavors and engagement between people and nations. The NCCU English and Mass Communica-
tions Department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to students seeking to fulfill their dreams
to become education administrators and teachers, technical and creative writers, literature analysts and
literary critics, and mass communication specialists such as anchors, announcers, broadcasters and
journalists. Also, this department prepares students to become successful lawyers, company directors,
department managers, and customer service consultants. In all, the College of Liberal Arts programs,
sue h as this one, help to builrl a tounrlalion for professional excellence and personal development.
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The History Department at North Carolina Central University is housed in the Edmonds Class-
room Building. NCCU offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in history. Students receive a
high quality of history education that prepares them to become educators, researchers, archivists, and
museum curators. History students are able to specialize in American, African-American, African, Latin
American, or European history. The NCCU History Department website asserts, "The History Department
continues to produce more students who have earned the Ph.D. in history than any other
Historically Black College or University."
Students in the M.A. Program may concentrate in American, African, African American, African Diaspora,
Latin American, or European history. In August 2008 a new program was introduced in Public History.
Recent reviews of the M.A. Program has lead to the introduction of seventeen new courses. M.A.
students are able to enroll in courses that offer the most current interpretations of the discipline.
Carlton Wilson, associate professor is chairman of the Department.
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Department
oreign Languages
Ihc Department of Modern Foreign Languages iMFD at North Carolina a-mral university teaches Spanish, French, German and
lap.inese languages to aspiring students who desire careers in international businesses or United States foreign services careers and law enforcement. The
appli( ations of language versatility are endless. The world is made smaller by international communications. The world of nations is an interconnection
of international c:()mmerce that is conducted through modern foreign languages, and the NCCU MFL department is preparing students to meet the needs
ol that reality. Students also explore and learn the cultures of these languages. Good day buenos dias, bon jour, and guten tag are the daily salutations that
s|)eakers of English, Spanish, French, and German, respectively exchange daily in conducting their international business. The Department of
Modern Foreign Languages at NCCU offers undergraduate major and minor degrees in Spanish, French, German as well as instruction in Japanese.
Students emerge from these programs with the skills to (ommunicate across cultures.
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NCCU Nursery
Department
The Department of Human Sciences offers competitive programs of study leading to Bach-
elor of Science degrees in Family and Consumer Sciences, Birth Through Kindergarten Teacher Education
(B-K), and Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The Family and Consumer Sciences degrees offers
specializations in: Child Development and Family Relations, Foods and Nutrition, and Textiles and Ap-
parel Design. Experiential learning is utilized in each program to include diverse, multi-cultural, and in-
terdisciplinary perspectives of family studies. The graduate curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences
leads to a Master of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. Dr. Debra Parker is the Chairman
for the department.
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NCCU Moot Court
I
Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr., presided over a
moot court competition at North Carolina Central University's School
of Law. He was joined on the bench by former NCCU law profes-
sor and Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ludge Allyson Duncan and
retired justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court Henry Frye. The
Chief justice presided over the proceeding at the request of NCCU
School of Law Dean Raymond C.
Pierce.
NCCU Law students Matthew
Reeder and Tanya Harris present-
ed arguments with fellow student
Mike Stuart serving as brief writer
for the side of the government.
For the defense, Kahlida Lloyd and
Dominique Williams argued the
briefs written by Robert Dobson.
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North Carolina Central University School of Law's Clinical Program is ranl<ed among the top twenty law schools
in the nation. According to the NCCU Law School's website. North Carolina Central University School of Law's
overall national ranking stands at thirteenth. A law school education at North Carolina Central University is af-
fordable; and the caliber of education received at NCCU is equal to or exceeds the quality of a law education
received at more expensive institutions. The reputation for instructor excellence is a mantle of honor that is
enjoyed by North Carolina Central University's students. The benefits of that respect reaches beyond just Eagle
Pride; it is increasingly enjoyed by students seeking employment, and it is the best testament to NCCU instructors'
dedication to the students, the administration, and the spirit of excellence in Eagle Pride. The Turner School of
Law seeks to convey moral and ethical jurisprudence steeped in leadership and emboldened in the law students,
and its programs address change toward the future of innovative litigations.
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Business
Lasting Impressions crew: Ms. School
of Business - Jackie Graham, Mr. School
of Business - M. Tyrone Simmons, Mrs.
Cindy Love - Professional Development
Program Professor, Brittany Scott -
Fashion Show Event Coordinator. Mod-
els for the event were Alphonso McEntire
Anteea Green, De Andres Royal, Sophia
Slydell, Erin Lightner, and Rasheed Brown
The School of Business
provides dynamic global
management education to a
diverse student population.
Robert Chapman-
Associate Dean, Dr.
Sahoo Bijoy- Dean, Dr.
Kwesi Aggrey-Provost, Acia
Ward- Professor, Dr. Kwesi
Aggrey- Provost and the
School of Business faculty ;
and staff are in this photo.
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NCCU
theatre
epartment
The award-winning Department of Theatre at North Carolina Central University is continuing its quest for
excellence. The department presents students with opportunities to earn undergraduate degrees in theatre and
drama. With these degrees in hand, students are prepared to become professional actors, drama teachers, set
designers and technicians, theatre art managers, and to work with mass media productions. The Department of
Theatre, headed by Dr. Johnny Alston has instituted a far-reaching program of innovative ideas that combine
health issues affecting the community. The theatre faculty and the students of North Carolina Central University
perform dramatic plays with themes, plots and dialogues that range from the serious to the humorous in address-
ing the quality of life for the individual as well as the communities in America. Bravo, bravo! to the Department
of Theatre students and faculty for the messages broadcast through these plays. They bring beneficent information
,ind quality performances. The performances at NCCU may save countless lives.
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An award winning play about maintaining
hope through adversity set to music.
Home by Samm-Art Williams and directed by Karen
Dacons-Brock was the first play performed by the
Theatre Department in the 2008-09 season. The award-
winning play was packed with uplifting spirituals that
inspired the audience. In Home, Cephus Miles the
main character, played by Alphonse Nicholson, was
a happy-go-lucky farm boy who found himself almost
overnight plagued by life's unpredictable calamities
and misfortune.
The play setting was the late 1 950's to 70's in North
Carolina and held together by Crover Wilson's memo-
rable arrangements of moving Negro Spirituals. The
melodies were sung by the cast portraying our ances-
tors' will to survive and escape the horrible conditions
of slavery. The choreographer was Stafford Berry. The
audience throughly enjoyed the broad range of enthu-
siastic students during this performance.
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were commissioned as Second Lieutenants on May 1 fi, 200'). Ronald L. Bailey,
NCCU student, is first on the left. Congratulations to Ronald!
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College High School
The Josephine Dobbs Clement
Early College High School opened
in August of 2004. It is a partnership
among Durham Public Schools, North
Carolina Central University, and
SECME, Inc. The school is the oldest
pre-college alliance in the nation devot-
ed to science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics for historically under-
represented, geographically underserved
and differently-abled students. Funded
in part by the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation, the Kellogg Foundation,
NASA, and the ExxonMobile Founda-
tion, the school focuses on science,
technology and math and allows
students to acquire up to two years of
college credit while earning their high
school diplomas.
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Eagle Village
Eagle Habitat House
The Eagle Habitat House of North Carolina
( entral University and Durham Habitat for
Humanity are working diligently to transform
lives. The entire community of North Caro-
ina is the beneficiary of the collaboration
between NCCU and the Durham Area Habitat
for Humanity. The aims of the partnership
between NCCU and Habitat for Humanity are
to provide the means for families to fulfill their
dreams of home ownership.
NCCU alumna Michelle Nixon and her
daughter Lyshell Harris are the first recipi-
ents of this cooperation. On
Eebruary 14, 2009, Michelle
and her daughter received the
largest Valentine's Day gift that
swelled their pride with home
ownership. NCCU and "Habi-
tat" will continue to work for
the citizens of America. This
collaboration will carry on
the hard work by building the
Eagle Habitat House Commu-
nity, a residential sanctuary of
fulfilled dreams for those with
hope.
L-R, Tannya Artis, Rebie Coleman,
Michell Nixon and daughter Lyshell,
lanice Harper, Ruby Messick and
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Barack
Obama
Our Forty-fourth President
It is most difficult to introduce to this yearbook audience,
a man who is known so well. It would be redundant to
note that his birthday is August 04, 1 961 . So that factoid
is not an option here.
It would be considered old news to remind these readers
that he is of Kenyan heritage through paternal bloodlines,
so that aspect of his identity would not form a reason for
revering him. That he was born of maternal Caucasian
lineage would also be a hackneyed truth. And we all
know that Michelle Obama is his wife, and Malia and
Sasha are his daughters. So let's not discuss such over-
worked facts. Let us join together, celebrating the unique-
ness of his achievements as the first African-American
President of these United States of America. America has
announced to the world that we are a united nation, with
united cultures, led by the Honorable Barack Hussein
Obama - our "First Black President of the United States of
America.
The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed his
hopes: "I have a dream that my four little children will
one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by
the color of their skin but by the content of their charac-
ter ..." (I Have a Dream); and America has realized King's
dream. The voters of America and NCCU Eagles who
went to the polls have come together to proclaim to the
world that Barack Hussein Obama is our nation's leader.
We have a long way to go to strengthen America's resolve
for social harmony and Barack Obama is able to lead us
U) a brighter tomorrow.
Today, America's cultural diversity is no longer as intoler-
ant as its yesterdays; but our vision for our tomorrows is
not dimmed by the gloom of tears that drowns out our
past. Strong Eagles and voters of America have categori-
cally proclaimed to the world that the social fibers that
hold America together can never be weaker than the
dividing rhetoric which strives to separate one American
from another.
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In Remembrance 1915-2009
Dr. John Hope Franklin w.is a tiailblazei in his p.issiondte pursuit tor excellence in history and education. Hav-
ing graced the NCCU campus where he taught history early in his career, Dr. Franklin received numerous awards, includ-
ing the distinguished recognition from Who's Who in America. Dr. Franklin was chosen by that organization in 1978 to
be one of eight Americans who made considerable contributions to the world society. He was elected to the Oklahoma
Hall of Fame. As well, he was the recipient of the Cleanth Brooks Medal of the Fellowship of Southern Writers, The |ef-
ferson Medal, the first W. E. B. DuBois Award from the Fisk University Alumni Association, and the NAACP's Spingarn
Medal. It would take the greater part of this yearbook and numerous other tomes to encompass what he has meant to the
random, ordinary people he encountered and influenced through his long life of service to the world community.
Dr. Franklin, no doubt, came from a background of service and humility. Perhaps he once sat upon the bank of some
majestic or humbling river, much like the mighty Mississippi that etches a groove through our minds and memories; and
upon the shoulders of that same majestic nostalgia, we can envision Dr. Franklin musing upon the possibilities that hard
work, vigilance and dedication can wrought. And through a life dedicated to such purpose. Dr. Franklin realized his
dream, a dream that pretty much entailed no selfishness, but all genuine altruism.
The world was left better than Dr. Franklin found it. We are left saddened by his passing. Where is the next soul that
will take up his mantle for the preservation of a hopeful future in peril of dissolution? wiWe Pace
1939-2009
NCCUmourned the pass-
ing of Ernie Barnes in late
April, 2009. He was 70
years old. A Durham native,
Barnes was an art student
on this campus from 1 956
until he was drafted into
the Baltimore Colts football
organization in 1960. A
standout lineman on the
NCCU football team. Barnes
refined his artistic talent throughout his successful career in the NFL
where he also played for the New York Jets, San Diego Chargers, and
Denver Broncos. Barnes was inducted into NCCU's Athletic Hall of
Fame in 1985.
Before leaving NCCU, he spent hours cultivating his love of paint-
ing with NCCU art professor Ed Wilson, former chairman of the
department. Barnes has paintings hanging in the NCCU Art Mu-
seum and in the Turner Law School.
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