2014 Honoree Gala Honoree Presentation

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni Association

Washington, District of Columbia Chapter

2014 Alumni Honoree Gala

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Chapter Award Recipients


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Kristen Rutledge2014 Dr. Issac Woodard Distinguished Service Award

Highlighted Achievements

Kristen Rutledge is a native Washingtonian, a graduate of

H.D. Woodson High School. She earned her bachelors

degree in Computer & Information Systems in 1989 and

continued her studies in the MBA program at theUniversity of Maryland - University College.

Since the mid-1990s, Kristen has been an active member ofthe DC Chapter. She served ably on numerous committees

at the chapter, local and regional levels. Furthermore, she

has been elected to numerous positions.

Kristen served as chapter president from 2011 - 2013.

During her tenure, the chapter won the 2012 Large

Chapter of the Year from the National Black College

Alumni Hall of Fame. Supported the chapters effort todonated over $400,000 to the annual fund campaign for

the university.


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Felicia Brown2014 Joseph McKinney Achievement Award


Felicia is a native of Greenbelt, Maryland and a 1989 graduate

from the School of Business and Economics with a degree in

Business Administration. She earned her Masters inOrganizational Development from Bowie State University in

1993.

Felicias involvement with the DC Chapter began in 1990

where she and other recent graduates quickly became active in

community service, fundraising, student recruitment and

chapter socials. During the mid-90s Felicia served as the chair of

the chapters annual Boat Ride fundraiser.

In 2004, Felicia became the first female to serve as the chair of

the Board of Directors. Additionally, Felicia served the chapter

as First Vice President (2007-09) and Second Vice President

(2010-11). Furthermore, she served two consecutive terms as

Recording Secretary for the National Alumni Association

(2009-2012).


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Darryl Foster2014 Mae Holmes Young Alumnus Award


Darryl Foster, born in Newark, New Jersey but raised in Atlanta,

Georgia is a 2004 graduate of the College of Engineering with a

degree in Computer Science.

Since June 2004, Darryl has been an active member of the

chapter motivated by our seasoned Aggies to take risks and

hone his leadership skills. He served on community service

committees, student recruitment and fundraising.

In 2006, he became the chapter Treasurer, then the youngestmember of his executive board. After completing a term as

treasurer he served as a Member-at-Large on the Board of

Directors until returning 2011 as the chapters Chaplain.

Today, Darryl is a committed member of the DC Chapter

encouraging Aggies of all ages to become more involved with

the chapter and as donors to the university.


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2014 Alumni Honorees


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Anthony TJ Jackson

2014 Alumni Honoree


Anthony TJ Jackson is a Senior Engineer Rocket Scientists with the

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Born in raised in the

District of Columbia he excelled in math and athletics which led himto NC A&T on a baseball scholarship.

TJ earned his bachelors (1981) and masters (1983) degrees in Electrical

Engineering with support from the GEM Foundation. His published

thesis is entitled: Methods of Depositing Insulating Films on III-V

Semiconductors for Device Applications.

Since returning to the District, TJ has been an active member of thechapter serving on nearly every chapter committee and board of

directors. He is also the chapters point person for both our Adopt-a-

Highway and Maryland Aggie tags projects.

Nationally, TJ has been honored with the Young Alumnus Award,

served as Parliamentarian, chaired the Constitution and By-laws

committee and is a member numerous advisory committees for the

College of Engineering.


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David McElveen

2014 Alumni Honoree


Colonel David McElveen, US Air Force retired, was a native

of Pamplico, South Carolina and the oldest of four brothers.

A graduate from North Carolina A&T in 1953 with degrees inChemistry and Mathematics entered the Air Force and served

ably for 26 distinguished years.

Upon retiring from the Air Force, Col. McElveen worked as a

Student Affairs Administrator at the George Washington

University. Even after retiring a second time, he served in

various positions at Fort Foote Baptist Church.

McElveens commitment to service was developed while a

student at A&T and developed into active leadership at the

local, regional and national levels. For many years, McElveen

served as class reunion coordinator for the dynamic class of

1953. He actively recruited his family and youth from all over

to attend A&T.


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Eugene Parsons

2014 Alumni Honoree


Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Parsons, US Army retired, is a native

of Wadesboro, North Carolina. Presently he is a contract

manager for The Ravens Group, a veteran-owned government

contractor.

Lt. Col. Parsons graduated from A&T with a degree in

Accounting in 1969. He is also a graduate of the Armys

Command & Staff College and Virginia Commonwealth

University. For 24 years, Lt. Col. Parsons served his country

worldwide.

Locally, Parsons has served as a member and chairperson of

numerous chapter committees. He also served as a Vice President

and later President of the DC Chapter. Under his leadership

progress was made toward obtaining an independent 501(c)3

designation for the local chapter. Furthermore, his leadership

continued to keep DC has a leader in alumni annual giving to

the university.


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Oliver Wallace

2014 Alumni Honoree


Oliver Farrand Wallace, P.E., known fondly as Ollie to family and

friends, was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He graduated from

Bethlehem High School and briefly served in the US Navy.

Oliver was a transferred from Penn State University to A&T where he

graduated with high honors in 1953 from the College of Engineering.

During his senior year, he met Ruth Carter whom he married in

1956 upon her graduation from A&T.

Oliver served as a project engineer/manager for the Veterans

Administration, US Army Corps of Engineers in government and

private service worldwide.

A fearless trailblazer, Oliver has traveled the world while always

working to advance young black engineers and his alma mater. While

in his semi-retirement he worked to support efforts to prepare for

renovations of the Aggie House.

Today, his wife Ruth Carter Wallace continues to encourage us to

remember the work that Oliver and others have done and Save our

Aggie House.


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Achievement Awards


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Herbert Tillery

2014 National Achievement Award


Herbert R. Tillery, a 1970 graduate of North Carolina

A&T State University has been the ExecutiveDirector of the College Success Foundation District

of Columbia (CSF-DC) since 2006.

Tillery is responsible for providing leadership in the

establishment, development and management of all

aspects of the DC Achievers Scholarship Program.He has a proven track record of success in training

and leadership positions requiring solid organizational

skills and is known by his reputation for innovation,

vision and tenacity.


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Edolphus Ed Towns

2014 National Achievement Award


Former Congressman Edolphus Ed Towns, a 1956

graduate, recently retired after 15 terms and 30 years

as a Member of the United States House ofRepresentatives from New Yorks 10th Congressional

District in Brooklyn.

Rep. Towns has supported NC A&T and the Alumni

Association nationally through legislative advocacy, his

work on various congressional caucuses and directengagement. During the mid-1990s, Rep. Towns was a

key supporter of the chapters basement renovation

efforts.

Rep. Towns currently is a member of the New York

City Chapter.


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Alma Mater

Dear A&T, Dear A&T, a monument indeed, Around thy base withgrateful hearts behold thy students

kneel.

We bless the power thatgave thee birth to help us in our

need, We'll ever strive while here on

earth all loyalty to yield.

With joy, with joy, dear A&T, thystudents turn from thee

To spread thy trophies year by year

from Dare to Cherokee.


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