One Hundred Sixty Fourth Commencement May 8, 2004 Savannah State University

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The Chief Marshal

The Class Marshals

Candidates for Master's Degrees

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Faculty Emeriti

The Faculty

The Presidential Party

The academic regalia, the academic processional, and the ceremonial
program are part of an ancient tradition of learning. This tradition is a
unified, solemn occasion at which only applause is appropriate.

The audience is asked to refrain from any other form of expression and to
reserve celebrations until the program is concluded.

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Dr. Carlton E. Brown,
President Presiding

PRELUDE "Largo" Handel

Ms. Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

♦ACADEMIC PROCESSION "War March of the Priests" Felix Mendelssohn

Ms. Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

INVOCATION Maajid F. ' AH, Imam

Masjid Jihad

Selection "In His Care-O", Composer, William L. Dawson

The Savannah State University Concert Choir
Director, Ms. Nan Poole Spicer

INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM

GUESTS AND SPEAKER Dr. Carlton E. Brown

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings

U. S. Representative, District 23, Florida

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Dr. Carlton E. Brown

President's Second Mile Award
Mattie Beverly Payne Distinguished Service Award

Selection "The Storm is Over Now" Kirk Franklin

The Wesleyan Gospel Choir

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
FOR THE MASTER OF

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams

Dean of Graduate Studies and Research

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

FOR THE MASTER OF

SOCIAL WORK DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE

IN URBAN STUDIES DEGREE Dr. George N. Williams

CONFERRING OF MASTER'S DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown

Assisted by Mr. Benjamin J. Allen, Registrar

and Dr. Charles J. Elmore, Professor of Humanities and

Chairman, Department of Mass Communications

INTRODUCTION

OF UNDERGRADUATE DEANS Dr. Joseph H. Silver, Sr.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

FOR THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

College of Business Administration Dr. Mostafa H. Sarhan, Dean

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Dr. Jane Gates, Dean

College of Sciences and Technology . . .Dr. Kuppuswamy Jayaraman, Interim Dean

CONFERRING OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Dr. Carlton E. Brown

Assisted by the Academic Deans,

Mr. Benjamin J. Allen, Registrar

and Dr. Charles J. Elmore, Professor of Humanities and

Chairman, Department of Mass Communications

PRESIDENT'S CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES Dr. Carlton E. Brown

ALUMNI INDUCTION Dr. Percy A. Mack

President, Savannah State University National Alumni Association

ALMA MATER* Ms. Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

BENEDICTION Maajid F. <Ali, Imam

RECESSIONAL** "Pomp and Circumstance" Sir Edward Elgar

Ms. Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

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

Savannah State College Hymn

J. Randolph Fisher and Hillary Hatchett

Let us give thanks and praise to Thee

To our Alma Mater, S.S.C.

Thine honor, pride, and eminence,

We raise in prayerful reverence.

Guide us still from day to day,

Be Thou mindful lest we lose our way;

Help us know that life, short or long,

Means unceasing work for weak and strong.

Refrain

Where Savannah meets the sea,

Where grassy plains and palms abound,

Where the Flow'rs are gems of loveliness,

There S.S.C. is found.
We adore each beauteous scene and hall,

Our all we pledge to Thee!

In our hearts we'll build a shrine for Thee

We hail Thee, S.S.C!

*The audience is requested to stand.

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

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

jfllagter of public &bmim$tration

Yolanda L Fontaine
Wayne Eric Grimes
Connie Michelle Lewis
Lisa Ann Lowrimore
Lorraine Chantel Orr
Nikisha N. Ruff

University of South Carolina

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Savannah State University

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Savannah State University

Savannah State University

jfllasiter of foetal Wotk

Meredith Kendrian Alexander
Jacqueline Lee Baker
Jeffrey G. Baker
Yvette Mitchell Baker
Trina Deloreos Baldwin
Claire Renee Bright
Leslie Michelle Cannady
Janett Ann Knowles Carter
IKimberly Fagin Collins
Melissa Jernigan Dotterweich
LaQuana Narise Edwards
Candy Eggleton
Carolyn Yvonne Freeman
Mindy Anne Gantt
Rochelle Marie Gould-Davis
Catherine Brown Gray
Shareaka Nicole Green-Miller
!David Arthur Harper
Karen Nichole Hester
Sonja KaTish Heyward
Vickie L. Jackson
Sue Anne Wasdin Lassin
Kathy Buffy Law
Ingrid Meissner Lowrie
Jason Keith Martin
Cornelius McRae, Sr.
Shelly Anne Mirando
Regina Bens Mitchell
Claudia Patricia Newman
Marcella Maria Pinckney

Alabama A and M University

Tift College of Mercer University

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Savannah State University

Georgia Southern University

Savannah State University

Georgia Southern University

Valdosta State University

High Point University

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Savannah State University

Thomas Edison State College

New Hampshire College

Brewton-Parker College

Savannah State University

Savannah State University

Georgia Southern University

University of Cincinnati

Dillard University

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southern University

Savannah State University

University of Stellenbosch

Fort Valley State University

College for Human Services

State University of New York at Buffalo

Albany State University

Savannah State University

Savannah State University

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude

*Cum Laude !In Absentia

Reginald Bernard Riley
Barbara Brisbon Rivers
Debbie J. Sheffield
Tangela Baker Strickland
Rose Thompson
!Toni Miles Tomberlin
Jeanette Christie Washington
Stephanie Ann Beckum Watts
Betty Mae Williams
Kimberly Maxwell Williams
Sebrina G. Williams
Tammy Renae Wright
Josie Lee Young-Owens

Georgia Southern University

Savannah State University

University of South Carolina

University of Maryland University College

Tuskegee University

Georgia Southern University

Savannah State University

Brewton-Parker College

Savannah State University

Georgia Southern University

Georgia College and State University

Savannah State University

Savannah State University

JfWaster of Urban g>tubtes

Kendra Caprice Carter Savannah State University

Willie Green III Savannah State University

Arnold K. Johnson Claflin University

baccalaureate Begree Conferreb

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Accounting

Teneshia Reneka Anderson
James Michael Baechle
Natalee Sakeeta Barlow
Antoinette Michelle Bowen
Daron Matthew Champion
Alicia Denise Fisher
June Michelle Dallas Gibbons
Rashida Marie Hudson
John Lamar Lundy

**Roshawn Nicole Matthews

**Lola Monair Parks
*Christopher Irvin Russell
James Cedric Stewart
*Katina Patrice Stewart
Willie James Stewart, Jr.
Gloria Cleveland Williams

Lithonia, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia

Jackson, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Jacksonville, Florida

Savannah, Georgia

Monroe, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Forsyth, Georgia

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude

*Cum Laude !In Absentia

Computer

Tiffany Marie Anderson
Keath Arlon Dennis
Trinity J. Height
f **Cori LaDawn Hill
Lakia Lachelle Hubbard
*Shamilleon Kechel Kelly
Richard Dean Lundy HI
*Angel Lenell McFadden
Dimitris Clevonne Newton
Patricia Perry Ogden
Jeneen LaTonya Parker
*** .'Thomas Christopher Parmer
Denesha Pusha- Jones
**Rodriquez Eugene Reynolds
Crystal Gale Rippy
Joivanni Latrell Russell
Ahmad Roshea Scott
**Julie Clarice Shearouse
John Eddins Simpson, Jr.
Tori Bryana VanPelt
Undrell Walker
Johnny Williams, Jr.
***Nana Ama Yankah

Priscilla Vontrice Addison
Ozell Lyn Banks
Ruby M. Davis
Peggy Janel Dykes
Felecia Michelle Franklin
Derrick Clark Glass III
Wilma Jeanne Harkness
t**Cori LaDawn Hill
Judy Manigo
Tiffany Tamilli Mason
**Donna Lyn Richards
Jennifer Desiree Shealey
Marcus Anthony Sheffield, Jr.
*Felicia LaVette Slaton- Young
Alexandria Kaye Stanciel
Rodney Scott Thomas
Tashawna Monique Williams
Jermaine Robert Young

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Warner Robins, Georgia

East Point, Georgia

Danville, Georgia

Kennesaw, Georgia

Jeffersonville, Georgia

Alexandria, Virginia

Decatur, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Rincon, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Monroe, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Guyton, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Waynesboro, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Accra, Ghana

Management

Whigham, Georgia

Thunderbolt, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Girard, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Okatie, South Carolina

Macon, Georgia

Kennesaw, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Hephzibah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

College Park, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Beaufort, South Carolina

Fayetteville, Georgia

Macon, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude

t Legislative Scholar 2003-04

!In Absentia

Jftlarbetms

Charis Melba Brpwn
Jenae Marquita Brown

*Shamilleon Kechel Kelly
Timothy Jermaine Meachum
Alisha Denise Moultrie
Romell Montrice Ross
Roy Bernard Smalls, Jr.
Andres Vengoechea
Arneja Walker-Riley
Charles H. Wheeler

*David Van Wilson

Savannah, Georgia

Jonesboro, Georgia

Alexandria, Virginia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Beaufort, South Carolina

Miami, Florida

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Cnglisrt) ^Language anb Hiterature

*Morianna Daniel
*Latila Quentina King
Marcella C. McKeever
Nicholas C. Norris

Griffin, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Hurleyville, New York

jfHaste Communications

Aliesha Danielle Barr
*Michael Anthony Bell

Shanketia Chantial Blackshear

Crystal Monishay Boggs
^Christopher Hugh Corinthian
**Tiquiala K. Graham

LaFreda Rachell Shields Hendley

Mahreon D. Johnson

Kayla Francine Lightbourne
**Tonnette Barnes Loury

McBrandon John Martin
*Wiiliam Edward Martin IV

Kyajuana Katrice Neal

Zalika Yvette Sullivan

Rahsheim Ahmad Wright
*Tynisha Lavonne Youmans

Kathy Lisa Stewart

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Charleston, South Carolina

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Lithonia. Georgia

East Dublin, Georgia

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Turks and Caicos Islands

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Macon, Georgia

Forestville, Maryland

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude

**

Magna Cum Laude

*Cum Laude !In Absentia

Recreation anb <Park Sbtmntetration

Camell Coleman Riviera Beach, Florida

*Jeffrey Augustus Delise Gumming, Georgia

Todd Tiwan Ellis Savannah, Georgia

Roderick Franshon Hayes Savannah, Georgia

Samuel Mangusho Kapchorwa District, Uganda

iltetorp

Johnathan Thomas Blacksher

Brian Jay Evans

Cyrus Hunter

Lloyd Douglas McCray II

Rochelle Theresa McMoore-Jefferson

East Point, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia

Criminal Settee

**Nefertara Clark
John Adam Cooper, Jr.
*Wayne Presley Heard, Jr.
Sonya Denise Howard
Christopher Jerome Johnson
Otmar Willem Mariama- Arthur
Amber Nicole Paxton
Andrea M. Reynolds

**Elizabeth Shanette Walker
*Taaja Charlissia Williams

Tynesha Diana Ansine
Dumaka X. Moultrie
Melissa LaTesha Russell

Bowman, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Elberton, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia

Fairfax, Virginia

Conyers, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Blakely, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

political detente

Brockton, Massachusetts

Georgetown, South Carolina

Savannah, Georgia

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Brigni Nicole Allen

*Latoya S. Hoggins
Patricia Gail Houston
Priscilla Le'vette Mason

* Angela Michelle Moore
Adrian Lashay Perry
Umoja Imani Spaulding
Louise Elizabeth Williams

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Pompano Beach, Florida

Savannah, Georgia

Hephzibah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Stockbridge, Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude

**

Magna Cum Laude

*Cum Laude !In Absentia

Social Wovk

***Edward J. Fahey, Jr.
Glenda Monique Francis
Anna Marie Frazier
*Kimberly Brianne Harshaw
Aisha Ny'oka Jordan
**Cheryl L. Midgorden
*Lori Lynn Keverline Milton
** Vanessa L. Norwood
Mary Louise Peters
LaSonna Roeshone Rivers-Brown
Kimberly Latrice Roberts
Antonette Latrice Rollins
**Sherita Michelle Sapp

LaVertta Marie Scott
*Carla Deonna Smith
Audra Nicole Taylor

Savannah, Georgia

Kennesaw, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Rockmart, Georgia

Macon, Georgia

Apollo Beach, Florida

Richmond Hill, Georgia

Pooler, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia

Allenhurst, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Mableton, Georgia

Albany, Georgia

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

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Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Ellenwood, Georgia

Albany, Georgia

Dublin, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

jUartne ikiente

Powder Springs, Georgia

Washington, District of Columbia

Fort Pierce, Florida

St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands

Greensboro, North Carolina

Lawrenceville, Georgia

*Zikiar Vachon Alvin
John Harvey Braxton, Jr.
Crystal Antoinette Jackson
Ryan Earl James
***Tomeka Fredrecia Ray
Erin Elizabeth Woolford

*Dori-Lynn Fae Coburn

Takiesa Grant

Steward Andrew James
**Kemit-Amon F. Lewis

Julia Dianne Pearson
*Mary Florence Stopczynski

Cnbtronmental Science

Kima Na'Shellbee Brantley Vidalia, Georgia

Monica Yvette Murchison Savannah, Georgia

*Shanton Simpson

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Bay Shore, New York

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude

*Cum Laude !In Absentia

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**Crystal Monterz Gordon Midway, Georgia

*Nakoya Shantelle Walker Savannah, Georgia

Patrick Dewayne Williams Savannah, Georgia

Computer Science Cedfjnologp

Dawn Patrice Barber Columbus, Georgia

***KevaughnA. Barker St. John's, Antigua

Sommona Floressa Jacobs Savannah, Georgia

Tyquan Spencer Johnson Decatur, Georgia

Tyesha Keiunda Lumpkin Dawson, Georgia

Charmin La'Jacquette Ogden Savannah, Georgia

*Amber Parker Fort Stewart, Georgia

CJjemical engineering Qtecfmologp

*Kristin Lynn Ashby Kennesaw, Georgia

Toyna Renee" Richardson Savannah, Georgia

Cibil engineering tEerijnologp

Deorman Ramon Hendry Savannah, Georgia

electronics? engineering CecJmologp

*01amide Diekola Aina Kaduna, Nigeria

Damien Mathias Butler Decatur, Georgia

Vada Darnell McCollum Burton, South Carolina

Jflerfjanicai engineering Cecfmologp

Ishtiaq Ahmed Savannah, Georgia

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

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

Kevaughn A. Barker
Edward J. Fahey, Jr.
Nana Ama Yankah

Sjttmor <&rabuate#

iimmma Cum Haube

(3.75 - 4.00)

Thomas Christopher Parmer
Tomeka Fredrecia Ray

Nefertara Clark
Crystal Monterz Gordon
Tiquiala K. Graham
Cori LaDawn Hill
Kemit-Amon F. Lewis
Tonnette Barnes Loury
Roshawn Nicole Matthews
Elizabeth Shanette Walker

jfflagna Cum Haube
(3.40 - 3.74)

Cheryl L. Midgorden
Vanessa L. Norwood
Lola Monair Parks
Rodriquez Eugene Reynolds
Donna Lynn Richards
Sherita Michelle Sapp
Julie Clarice Shearouse

Olamide Diekola Aina
Zikiar Vachon Alvin
Kristin Lynn Ashby
Michael Anthony Bell
Dori-Lyn Fae Coburn
Christopher Hugh Corinthian
Morianna Daniel
Jeffrey Augustus Delise
Kimberly Brianne Harshaw
Wayne Presley Heard, Jr.
Latoya S. Hoggins
Shamilleon Kechel Kelly
Tynisha Lavonne Youmans
Latila Quentina King
William Edward Martin IV

Cum Haube
(3.00 - 3.39)

Angel Lenell McFadden
Lori Lynn Keverline Milton
Angela Michelle Moore
Amber Parker
Christopher Irving Russell
Shanton Simpson
Felicia LaVette Slaton- Young
Carla Deonna Smith
Katina Patrice Stewart
Mary Florence Stopczynski
Nakoya Shantelle Walker
Taaja Charlissia Williams
David Van Wilson
Tynisha Lavonne Youmans

GHje Significance of tlje &cabemic jffllace

Observing the centuries-old convocation procedures, each Marshal in the Savannah State
University Academic Procession carries an official mace which is indicative of the power, dignity,
and magisterium vested in the University. The mace is a club-shaped staff that originated in the
Middle Ages as a weapon. Eventually, it gained a ceremonial character and is presently employed
most often by legislative forums and academic enterprises.

The official mace and stand of Savannah State University were designed and made from
mahogany wood by Dr. Ernest S. Brown, Associate Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering
Technology.

The University motto is "Lux Et Veritas" (Light and Truth).

Scabemic Costume*

Modern academic dress has evolved from a type of apparel prescribed by English
Medieval Universities to distinguish their schools from the lay person in dress at a time when every-
body wore robes or gowns. When American colleges and universities desired to adopt some suit-
able system of academic apparel a half century ago, it seemed best to agree on some definite sys-
tem which all might follow. Accordingly, this attire has consisted of the cap, the gown, and the
hood, the latter two now differing according to the degree the wearer has received.

The modern cap, in academic dress, has the same design for all degrees: black and square-
shaped with a tassel hanging from the center. However, the color of the tassel usually differentiates
the field of study for which the degree was granted, the gold tassel being worn by doctors or by pres-
idents of colleges and universities; but it may be added that the black tassel is correct for all degrees.

The gown, unlike the cap, differs appreciably in design according to the degree conferred
on the wearer. The gown for the bachelor's degree has pointed sleeves. It is designed to be worn
closed. The gown for the master's degrees, worn open or closed, has an oblong sleeve, open at the
wrist, like the others. The sleeve base hangs down in the traditional manner. The rear part of its
oblong shape is square cut, and the front part has an arc cut away. The doctor's gown, worn open
or closed, has long sleeves faced with velvet; three bars of velvet are midway the sleeves. The trim-
mings of the doctor's gown may be black or the color associated with the field of study.

The hood, while not an article of dress, is however, the most distinctive feature of the aca-
demic attire. It is a black, crow-shaped badge or adornment with an oval opening and worn down
the back. It enables one to quickly determine not only the degree held by the wearer but also the
college or university from which he is graduated. The colors lining the hood and the size and the
shape of the hood make this distinction. The bachelor's and master's hoods are three feet and three
and a half feet in length, respectively; the doctor's hood is four feet in length and is made with a
wide panel. Hoods may be worn for only those degrees actually held by the wearers.

Members of the governing body of a college or university, and they only, whatever their
degrees may be, are entitled to wear doctor's gowns (with black velvet), but their hoods may be only
those of degrees actually held by the wearers or those especially prescribed for them by the institu-
tion.

In some colleges and universities, it is customary for the president, chancellor, or chief
officer to wear a costume similar to that worn by the head of a foreign university.

The chief marshal may wear a specially designed costume approved by the institution.

For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctor's gowns, edging of hoods, and
tassels of caps, the color associated with different subjects as prescribed by the revised American
Intercollegiate Code is as follows:

Arts, Letters, Humanities White Oratory (Speech) Silver Gray

Business Drab Philosophy Dark Blue

Economics Copper Physical Education Sage Green

Education Light Blue Public Administration Peacock Blue

Law Purple Science Golden Yellow

Library Science Lemon Social Work Citron

Music Pink Theology Scarlet

At Savannah State University, the lining of the hood has an orange chevron on a blue
background to represent school colors. A faculty member wears the color of his alma mater.

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