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M A G A Z I N E CAPTURING, CAPSULIZING AND SHARING THE OAKWOOD STORY www.oakwood.edu OAKWOOD COLLEGE… THEN OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY… NOW Spring 2012 Meet the 2,000 th Student 1970’s Couples Share Secrets to Lasting Love 21 st Century “Hebrew Boys”? SPECIAL ISSUE

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M A G A Z I N E

OAKWOOD

CAPTURING, CAPSULIZING AND SHARING THE OAKWOOD STORY www.oakwood.edu

OAKWOOD COLLEGE… THENOAKWOOD UNIVERSITY… NOW

Spring 2012

Meet the

2,000 th Student

1970’s Couples Share Secrets to Lasting Love

21st Century “Hebrew Boys”?

SPECIAL ISSUE

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From the publishers

Wherever your platform heels, polyester leisure suits, “Mod Squad”-like afros and 55¢/gallon of gas found you in 1974, you could not have imagined that 38 years later:

•TheWhiteHouseoccupiedbythefirstAfricanAmerican,PresidentBarackObama,now running for re-election; •The(then)California-based“BreathofLife”TVministry(now)headquarteredatOakwood (now)UniversityChurch,(now)ledbyspeaker-directorDr.CarltonP.Byrd–(then)atwo- year old toddler in 1974; and •(now)“LNP”(Dr.LeslieNelsonPollard)andhisbride(now,Dr.PrudenceLaBeach Pollard)wouldserveas(now)the11thPresidentandFirstLadyoftheiralmamater,asit reachedits2,000-studentmilestoneinfall2011,forthefirsttime!

This special issue of Oakwood Magazine returns primarily to that milestone 1974 school year –whenwereachedthe1,000thstudentmark–andasksthequestion:inwhatparallelwayscanweviewOakwoodCollegeTHENandOakwoodUniversityNOW?

Admittedlyandbecauseofthe“special-Issue”natureofthispublication,TeamPR,thepublishersofthisandotherOakwoodpublications,willveersomewhatfromtheOakwood Magazinetowhichyou’vebeenaccustomed,traditionally.

Toaccomplishthisinitiative,yourimmediatefeedbackissovital.Andsoughtafter.Pleasecompletethesurveysinselectedarticles,foryoutofeedbacktousyourresponses.PleaseenjoythisOakwoodCollegeTHEN/OakwoodUniversityNOWspecialissue,andReview.Reflect.Revel.Re-commit.Reply.Relish.AndReturn.We’rejustgettingstarted.

DebbeMillet JerryRoss TimAllstonEditor ArtDirector/Designer Publisher

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Publisher: Tim AllstonEditor: Debbe MilletArt Director/Designer: Jerry Ross

Student Writers: Ashley Batiste, Dawnette Chambers, Krysten Copeland, Lee Munro

Student Photographers: Matthew-Lee Morgan, Jyremy Reid, Donald J. Twitty

Contributors: Sharon Cluff, Class of 1975Charles Dudley, Class of 1974Leslie Pollard, Class of 1978 Ronald Pollard, Class of 1987Michele Solomon, LEAP Office J.P. Willis, Class of 1978Janice Lindsey Willis, Class of 1977

EDITORIAL STAFF

Leslie N. PollardPRESIDENT

Timothy McDonaldPROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

C. Garland DulanVICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Sabrina CottonVICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

David A. KnightVICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SERVICES

Howard WeemsSENIOR CHAPLAIN

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Oakwood Magazine is the official journal of

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OAKWOOD MAGAZINE is published annually, © Oakwood University, 7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35896. Address editorial correspondence to the Office of Public Relations, 7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35896. Spring 2012.

Questions may be addressed to the Office of Public Relations at [email protected].

Fannie Lou Hamerreturns to OU

A ‘70’s couple returns to LEAD

Standing for Jesus pays off big!

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BrendaandJanelle:MissUNCFsp.8

Aeolians:ThenandNowp.14

70’scouplessharelovesecretsp.10

Survey:Who’syourfavorite‘70’ssquad?p.27

CoverphotographybyJerryRoss

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Where are these celebrants now? Find out in the next issue.

In 1974, pre-med student Corliss Claibon was selected as the 1,000th student during that milestone school year.

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Meet Oakwood’s 2,000th Student

When Larry Bush decided to complete his undergraduate stud-ies through Oakwood’s LEAP (Leadership Education for the Adult Professional) program, little did he know that he would make history as the 2000th stu-dent to enroll at Oakwood Uni-versity in any single semester. That happened in the fall of 2011 when the university broke all pre-vious enrollment records set since its opening in 1896.

Bush was nearing retirement from the City of Huntsville after 33 years, but he wanted to fulfill his lifelong dream of earning a bachelor’s degree. He had begun studies in Religion and Theology at Oakwood in 1974 and attended on-and-off for seven years, while working full-time. Challenged with school, the demands of his job and family responsibilities, he made the tough decision to put that dream on hold in 1981.

Several years later, with the en-couragement of LEAP director Dr. Rachel Williams-Smith, he decided to re-enroll at Oakwood, and complete his undergraduate studies. By this time, Bush had been working diligently in church evangelism for about 30 years

and was serving as an elder at the Pleasant Acres Seventh-day Adventist Church in Valhermoso Springs, Alabama, where he and his wife, Catherine, are members. He decided to transition into the field of Organizational Manage-ment.

It wasn’t easy, but after raising all four of their children (now, all adults), plus helping with their grandchildren, Bush and his wife agreed that it was time to finish his degree. After several years of being out of the classroom, he had to buckle down. “I didn’t welcome the online format at first,” he said, “but once I became more familiar with the technol-ogy, I grew to like it.” Catherine helped him over the technologi-cal hurdle, and he eventually hit his stride with LEAP’s blended-online format that allows adult learners to attend classes one night a week while completing class assignments online.

Bush also has a passion for com-munity service and has volun-teered for the past 20 years at the North Alabama Community Services Federation. He says that his pursuit of a degree in Orga-nizational Management better equipped him for continued ser-vice in disaster relief training. Now that he has retired, he plans to take his level of involvement in such projects to another level, especially in light of the increased tornado activity that has ravaged North Alabama over the last sev-eral months.

Bush was understandably over-joyed as he crossed the gradua-tion platform in 2011 to receive his B.A. degree in Organizational Management. His commitment to God’s work and to community service has been a driving force for this Oakwood milestone stu-dent, and the university applauds his tenacity in pursuing his educa-tional goals.

“... once I became more familiar with the technology,

I grew to like it.”

by Michele Solomon

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Three decades after graduating from Oakwood College, I was especially interested to learn that Oakwood was launching a voter registration drive on campus this past February following a chapel presentation of “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story.” That scheduled event was such welcome news as a

flood of memories prevailed when recalling the day Mrs. Hamer actually spoke in Moran Hall for our Lyceum series.

It was February of 1974. (…) some-one began the program with the requisite Moran Hall song service [an experience I took for granted back

then but in subsequent years has never been equaled – even in the grandest Adventist sanctuary].

Suddenly, the side door swung open and an unfamiliar group entered the hall. They were basically all men except for one elderly woman – she was walking slow and quite stooped

Foot Soldier for Justice: The morning Fannie Lou Hamer marched into Moran Hall

by Sharon Cluff

During Oakwood University’s Chapel on February 7, 2012, ac-tress/singer Mzuri Moyo presented “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story,” depicting the life of an African American voting rights activ-ist who was integral in the Civil Rights movement, particularly in her home state of Mississippi.

In her one-woman performance, Mzuri depicted the life and struggles of Hamer through pic-ture and song. Mzuri personified

Hamer as a strong, intelligent, God-fearing woman, who strived for enfranchisement for all. The presentation also featured chill-ing videos of African American’s being lynched, as a way to capture the social atmosphere preceding the Civil Rights movement. Mzuri has portrayed Hamer for 11 years. After seeing her on TV, she became inspired to re-enact her story. “I heard the name ‘Fannie Lou Hamer’,” recalled Mzuri. “I knew she was somehow in-

Fannie Lou Hamer “returns” to OU, kicks off campus Voter Registration by Lee Munro

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over. (…) I was looking for the voter registration activist in Mississippi, the powerful singer of freedom songs, the unseated ‘delegate’ who nearly over-took the 1964 Democratic convention.No, the ‘animated’ icon of our struggle was not on display that day in Moran. Instead, we were privileged to witness the consummate Foot Soldier for Justice -- still marching, sharing her story, by then in a near whisper; bent over from the persistent beatings in county jails, yet - by God’s grace - still standing before us. She men-tioned her age and we almost gasped to realize that Fannie Lou Hamer was only in her 50s. Years later, I can still

recall how Mrs. Hamer’s quiet dignity exemplified the heart and soul of The Movement that morning for me.

We were enchanted (…). As Mrs. Hamer slowly started to walk away, she turned and gave Oakwood one last gift: “Don’t get too comfortable,” she cautioned, “’cause we still have unfinished business. God bless you all.” I strained to watch until she disap-peared through the door. Along the way of the exit route her hands grasped nearby furniture [the piano, a chair] for support. We had witnessed

greatness housed in humility – bor-dering on frailty. I think most of us in Moran that day suspected we wouldn’t ever see her again.

volved in civil rights, but I didn’t know anything about what she had done.”

She described her experience at OU as, “amazing. I could tell that the students were moved by the performance.”Raymond King, an OU alum and current Student Activities Coordi-nator, worked with the OU student NAACP chapter to co-sponsor

an initial voter registration drive which immediately followed Mzuri’s presentation. He wanted to encourage students to register beforehand, and to vote during the upcoming Alabama primary and general elections. “Mzuri did a good job of connecting with the students,” said King. “She brought her (Hamer) to life. Students could see the struggle Mrs. Hamer endured. King also spoke on the

importance of voting, “Students should understand that their vote counts.’’

OU President Leslie Pollard ap-plauded the presentation, “The actress Mzuri did a superb job in embodying the passion and purpose of Mrs. Hamer, and our campus community benefitted from her presentation.”

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The story of Brenda Spraggins Scott, Miss UNCF for Oakwood College 1969, and winner of the national title for Miss UNCF in 1969, was the cover story of the March-April 1970 issue of the Message Magazine. Scott recently shared some memories of the competition, and insights on her life since that day.

In 1969, Scott was a sophomore Education major at Oakwood, and remembers faculty mem-bers encouraging her to compete. Scott said she “didn’t do much” to raise money for the competition. Known for

her singing, Scott used

this recognition to raise funds. She sent out the of-ficial letters, that are given to every student compet-ing for the crown, to people she knew and then they passed the word on to other friends and family. “The money just started coming in,” she says. Since the Coronation was scheduled for a Friday night, she told the officials that she would not be able to attend because she was a Seventh-day Ad-ventist. The committee postponed her coronation until after sundown on Saturday, when she received the National Miss UNCF Award, a 31” trophy, a gold wristwatch, and a silver cup. When asked how it felt to know that she won Miss UNCF for Oakwood College, and on top of that how she is the only Miss UNCF Oakwood to win the National title out of the 36 college and university queens, jokingly she said, “old.” She then expressed how overwhelmed she felt.

Scott says the competition opened the doors for her to develop a better relationship with God. “Oakwood College was a very small institution at the time, in a national competition with these huge schools. But that just goes to show you how good God is, when He wants to put your school on the map. When He wants to let the world know Who is in charge, it happens. It opened up a door that now I can see how awesome He is and how He can move mountains.”

Teaching the first and second grade for most of her 34-year career, from which Scott has recently retired, she loves seeing the light go on in chil-dren’s eyes when they understand a concept. She wants to encourage everyone that, “no matter what you do in life, if you follow and trust God He will lead you always. Just be along for the ride, God will handle the rest.”

Oakwood’s First and Only National Miss UNCFby Dawnette Chambers

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o borrow a phrase, Miss Janelle Howell “Obama-cized” her way into the Miss UNCF Oakwood University 2012 crown by using

“social media” for her campaign. And it worked -- she was crowned on December 4, 2011.

Howell took advantage of Facebook as a way to publicize her efforts, creating a page listing up-coming events and fundraisers, and approaching contribution deadlines. Her Facebook page (where she accumulated 855 “friends”) also advertised her actual website: janellehowelluncf.webs.com, where she explained why she was running for Miss UNCF, and linked visitors to her PayPal account, enabling them to make convenient, online donations to UNCF. She also utilized email and other electronic ad media.

Howell regularly sent letters to family, friends, pastors, business leaders, and Oakwood employees. She also sent out post-card reminders to all family and friends to update everyone on her campaign’s financial status. She took advantage of television, sharing her goal with Janet Martin on a local televi-sion program.

Howell hosted several fundraising events, includ-ing a kick-off educational event (AYS at her home church, Mt. Calvary SDA in Huntsville), where commitment cards were distributed. She also host-ed two silent auctions, and a concert which show-cased the musical talents of Black males using their gifts for God. All of her events were announced on Oakwood’s radio station (Praise 90.1 FM WJOU) and in the local church bulletins.

Although the over $8,000 brought in by Howell’s efforts was not the largest amount ever raised, her efforts did set a standard for future Miss UNCF contestants. Howell implemented new and strate-gic ways of raising money, and showed that think-ing outside of the box carries no small advantage. She has learned through this experience that “talk doesn’t cook rice,” realizing that if you keep pray-ing and don’t stop working, then the results will work themselves out.

Howell is extremely thankful and humbled to rep-resent Oakwood University and she considers it an honor to serve her Oakwood University and repre-sent the UNCF.

How Janelle Howell “Obama-cized” her way to winning the 2012

Miss UNCF Crownby Barbara Stovall

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Did you and your spouse meet at Oakwood? When? Where? What were your first impressions of each other?

Chuck and Debbie: Yes, we met in front of Carter Hall during the 1972-73 school year. Debbie was a Junior and I was, at that time, a Senior. I thought, “What a BREATH of FRESH AIR! A true ‘flower child.’ Because I didn’t want to lose her, I spent another year at the Oaks!

Janice: We saw each other around campus before we “officially” met on February 20, 1975, at the Lyceum reception. When I first saw J.P., I wondered ‘Who is that guy with the part in the middle of his

head?!!’ but when I saw him on 2/20/75 all dressed up, I was very impressed!

J.P.: She was always a bright light, with a ready smile and bubbly personality. How many years have you been married? When and where did you marry?

Chuck and Debbie: Almost 38 years ago on September 8, 1974, in Sacramento, Ca., by Chuck’s father Elder Charles E. Dudley, Sr.

J.P.: 33 years – December 17, 1978, Chicago, Ill., Shiloh SDA Church – married by both of our fathers,

A Lasting Love 1970’s Oakwood Couples Share Secrets that Keep the Fire Burningwith Chuck & Debbie Dudley (left) and J.P. & Janice Willis (right)

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Elder Harold A. Lindsey and Elder James P. (“Pop”) Willis.

What has given your marriage its staying power?

Chuck and Debbie: (…) for most of our marriage, I have been away on assignments. (…) We started our new lives together in a small town called Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Janice: God first within our midst; Commitment – Passion – Intimacy – Sense of Humor.

J.P.: We committed from the beginning our love for each other. Commitment, love, humor, and continuous enjoy-ment of each other and what God has done in our lives sees us through.

Any advice on relation-ships and/or marriage?

Chuck: 1) When God and you choose…it’s a done DEAL. 2) When you do take that step (and what a step it will be!), MOVE some-where you both are not known.

This gives you time to get to know each other. This is a MUST! 3) FORGIVE AND FORGET!

Janice: Take time to get to know each other before mak-ing a long-term commitment. Put God first. After that, be committed–make the decision to be together as long as you live, no matter what. Realize that there will be tough times, and that any meaningful relationship requires effort to keep it vibrant. Focus on the positive. Don’t have unreal-istic expectations, and don’t go in planning to change your spouse. (…) do something new occasionally. Finally, have fun – don’t take yourselves too seriously. Have a sense of humor and laugh often!!!

One More1970’s Couple

He saw her first. She was reciting James Weldon Johnson’s classic “God’s Trombone” one evening in 1974 during a program in Peterson Hall. “Wow,” he thought almost audibly, how did she just do that – recite that entire piece verbatim, with a voice flavored with a hint of Jamaica West Indies? Fascinated, but too shy to approach this equally freshman classmate-turned-orator. But with time -- and a little help from friends William Taliaferro, Jennifer Moseley and Linwood Stone -- the New Orleans lad finally met and befriended the New York City lass. Fortunately for Oakwood, the 1974 story was just starting. And 33 years -- and six post-Oakwood degrees and two Oakwood-degreed daughters and numerous leadership assignments! -- later, this 1974 couple returned to their alma mater, . . .

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Vitality, beauty, vision, opti-mism—spring. Pablo Neruda says “You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot stop the coming of the spring.”

Like spring after a harsh and cold winter, Dr. Leslie N. Pol-lard was welcomed with open arms by the city of Huntsville, the world church of Seventh-day Adventists, and the Oakwood University community, as he was inaugurated as the 11th president of Oakwood University on Octo-ber 16, 2011.

The inaugural festivities began with a community luncheon on Thursday, October 13. Here, representatives from local higher education institutions discussed the roles and responsibilities of educational institutions in Hunts-ville and Northern Alabama. Alabama A &M University, Ath-ens State University, Calhoun Community College, J.F. Drake State Technical College, UA Huntsville, and Virginia College were represented.

Friday evening vespers was a sa-lute to the First Family. Dynamic Praise’s “With My Whole Heart” struck a chord with everyone. Ella Simmons, Board of Trustees Vice Chair, and General Con-ference Vice President gave an action-packed homily, “A Season of Spring,” compared Oakwood to a fig tree that survived win-ter and, with the coming of the spring, must now bear fruit.

Divine Worship Service on Sabbath, October 15, contin-ued to build the momentum of the weekend. With the sanctu-ary packed with worshipers, the Aeolians and University choir accompanied by the wind ensemble provided the music, and Charles E. Bradford, former President of the North Ameri-can Division gave the pastoral prayer.

The speaker of the hour was Daniel Jackson, current Presi-dent of the North American Division and OU Board of Trust-ees Chair. His sermon entitled

“Stones” resonated with the audience.

Sabbath afternoon in the Mose-ley Complex, the President’s Forum discussed Christian education. Andrews University, Atlantic Union College, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, La Sierra University, Loma Linda University and Walla Walla University were all represented on the panel.

Many questions were asked, such as “Can we truly afford our Seventh-day Adventist institu-tions?” Vespers in the church followed the discussion with music from Voices of Triumph and Charles Drake delivering the homily “A Name.”

On Sunday, October 16, the Installation Ceremony started promptly at 2:00 p.m. at the Oakwood University Church. Greetings were given from Ted N.C. Wilson, General Confer-ence President (via video); Daniel Jackson, North American

Inauguration of Oakwood’s 11th President – Leslie N. Pollardby Ashley Batiste

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Division President; DeWitt Wil-liams, National Alumni Associa-tion President; Laura V. Hall, Alabama Representative; and Nelson Pugh, 2011-2012 USM President. Tommy Battle, Mayor of Huntsville, charged Dr. Pol-lard, “As you write those pages of history, be bold. Write bold pages of history that talk about achievement, inclusiveness and progress.” Remarks from all the surrounding area College and University Presidents were also given, with congratulations and well wishes to Dr. Pollard, his wife, and their two daughters.

The powerful operatic voice of Whitney Morrison moved the audience to their feet as she sang “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” arranged by Mar-garet Bonds. The Aeolians and University Choir gave a strik-ing performance of “Someday”

arranged by Nathan Carter, to another standing ovation.

Michael Lomax, United Ne-gro College Fund President and CEO, gave the Inaugural Address entitled “A 21st Cen-tury Mission for a 21st Century University.” He declared: “Dr. Pollard is the right man, at the right time for Oakwood, for the country, and for the community of historically black colleges and universities.”

Lomax praised Oakwood as a leader among HBCUs, charging the school to lead other HBCUs in being true to their heritage, mission, and also be highly com-petitive, contemporary institu-tions. “I challenge you, women and men of Oakwood–alumni, faculty and staff, and all those who love Oakwood–to join us in this work.”

Pollard responded by sharing many of his goals for Oakwood, one being to market the Oak-wood experience as “passionate-ly spiritual, communal, rhythmi-cally musical, and parental.”

The uplifting weekend ended with a beautiful reception in the newly-renovated Millet Activity Center on Oakwood’s campus. A spirit of joy filled the center as the guests enjoyed great food and fellowship. Spring has finally arrived on the campus of Oakwood University, and the school looks forward to bright days ahead as God leads the institution through the leadership of Drs. Leslie and Prudence Pollard.

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The Aeolians in 1974 Oakwood’s enrollment in the 1970s hovered in the 800s. President Calvin Rock’s goal was to build a student body of 1,000. He would meet with the Public Relations Director, the Music Department Chairman, and the Director of the Aeolians, and show them a large map in-dicating the sections of the country from which we receive too few students. “It was to those places that the Aeolians were originally sent, and the goal of 1,000 students plus was realized within two years of our concertizing. (…) From 1973 to 1985 the more than 230 concerts they performed with me succeeded in recruiting stu-dents from coast to coast in the United States and from Canada, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.

“Their greatest achievement was passing the au-dition that qualified them to become Friendship Ambassadors for America. Through their beau-tiful singing and winning personalities, they established friendships for our country among the peoples of Romania, England, Scotland and Wales.”

Excerpted from “Aeolians: Oakwood’s Musi-cal Emissaries,” by Alma M. Blackmon (di-rector, 1973-1985), The Aeolians: Directors Recall Precious Memories, by Dr. Roy E. Malcolm, p. 64.

The 2011-2012 school year represented a very busy time for Oakwood University’s prestigious Aeolians Choir. In November 2011, the Aeolians placed first in the iSing College Choir Scholarship Challenge, a com-petition held in Glenn Dale, Maryland, for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Led by director Jason Max Ferdinand, the choir successfully defended their 2010 title by outperforming over 100 other HBCUs.

The Aeolians were honored by Huntsville’s Mayor Tommy Battle on December 1, 2011, for their win at the iSing Challenge. The Aeolians treated the Mayor, as well as the City Council members to a “Human Sur-round Sound” mini-concert preceding the City Council meeting.

In January 2012, the Aeolians travelled to Russia to perform in the Second International Moscow Christmas Festival of Sacred Music. The choir served as the only U.S. performers and the first-ever Seventh-day Adven-tist group to perform at the festival.

Student Temar Ellis remarked that “None of the students could have imagined the kind of imprint they were capable of leav-ing on a country already so marked with history. I don’t think anyone was prepared for the kind of emotion in the cathedral that night.”

Director Ferdinand was “proud” of the Aeolians, and of their performance in Moscow. “The power of music united two different cultures and people. The Aeolians sang with great passion, precision, pathos and power when needed. It was a beautiful and blessed night. I’m grateful for the experience, and that our students could get such a glimpse of the bigger world.”

In March, 2012, the Aeolians were selected to sing at the American Choral Directors Association Conference, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This was a first for the choir. Their performance there was followed by a whirlwind Spring Break tour, as they travelled to cities like Charlotte, Chicago and Washington DC.

by Lee Munro

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Freshman

Allen, Daniel G. Allen, Terri L.Alexander, ValerieAmos, LavatorBailey, JeniferBailey, KevinBatholomer, SamualBausby, CherylBechet, LeonardBell, RobynBelhomne, Frantz R.Bennet, Gwen Bernard, AlvinBerry, Cranston C.Blackmon, RhondaBland, DeborahBliss, Darlene Bonner, AngelaBody, ShirleyBradford, Dwight Brown, CynthiaBrown, MildredBrown, Vivian Brumskin, MarquetteBunyan, OrmondBurgess, Arthur R.Butler, VanessaButts, Douglas C.Butts, Vicki A.Byrd, MauriceCampbell, TeraCarrington, SharonCarter, M. ColleenCarter, Janet D. Carter, Sandra R.Chafin, SherylChristian, GailClarke, PamelgbCleveland, CynthiaCollins, DorothyConner, AndreaCorbin, KarenCoston, PriscillaCox, DeborahCrawford, RobertCreech, CharlesCue, PriscillaDaniel, Thomas A. Davis, Gregory

Duff, Beverly Duncan, LindaDyson, MichaelEvans, WilmaFatoma, Amos Felton, ToniFullard, JaniceFuller, DerrickGelalcha, MebonnenGentry, SandraGilliam, CurtrelGodley, DavidGraves, DebraGraves, James Graves, MichaelGraves, DarleneGreen, KennethHarris, DarrellHenderson, CarolynHenderson, Cheryl Henderson, Evangeline Hicks, MichellHoard, RenitaHuffman, LatonyaHulbert, VanessaHumphrey, Louis Ingram, Gloria Irby, EverettJackson, DonaldJackson, StevenJenkins, EdrewnaeJohnson, AnitaJohnson, ColumbusJohnson, DennisJohnson, DianeJohnson, JoelJohnson, YvonneJones, Darlene Jones, DavidJohnson, Marcia Jones, SherryKay, ThompsonKelly, Linda Kent, CarolynKidding, AntonettKortram, OtmarLa Beach, PrudenceLee, DebraLofton, HazelLong, DavidMartin, Althea

Martin, IreneMathis, GregoryMartin, AllenMartin, JuliusMartin, LouisMcKinnis, PaulaMcPherson, Lorraine Merodeth, CaroleMiddleton, FredMillet, DebraMiller, DeborahMilligan, PamelaMoment, JanetMonk, CynthiaMontgomery, ShelaMorales, NicamornMoon, JanisMoore, TimothyMorant, SamuelMosley, JenniferMurphy, AnthonyMusson, PaulNelson, Valerie O’neal, NancyParker, YvonnePatterson, RussellPearce, MorrisPhillips, TyronePhipps, MalcolmPitts, Francine Polite, CinthiaPressley, RobinPrice, LynnPrince, ChristopherRachel, SherylRahming, Wilcott Ramey, Debra Rainey, JeanettaReese, AnthonyRiles, MarcellusRivers, TheadoreRobinson, Beverly Robinzine, GreggRoss, JeanRoss, SandraRowe, DonnaRugless, JanetSankey, IvanSaunders, Berna Sellers, GeorgeSesson, Stanley

Settle, JoelSigh, BettyeSimon, QueenSimpson, BeatriceSimmons, RaymondSimpson, ChitaSmith, DebraSmith, DexterSmith, DonnaSmith, OlieSmith, SharonSmith, SolomonSmith, Venessa Sterling, MichaelStewart, JamesStewart, Patricia Stone, LinwoodSutton, TeresaTaliferro, WilliamTaylor, AaronTaylor, DonnaThomas, DarleneThompson, MarciaThuesdee, MaryTownes, SharonTrott, DolleneTurner, PaulTyler, DianeTynes, CynthiaTynes, LindaTyus, LauraWalden, KaralleWalker, EllyneWallace, KeithWalton, BrendaWatson, DorlaWatts, MarvinWeekes, AnthonyWesley, RandalWilliams, JudyWillis, DavidWillis, LeslieWillis, LizetteWilson, SharonWinfrey, SusanWoods, LarnaWoodson, Leslie Wright, JocelynWright, MarcenaYoung, Patricia

Sophomore

Alexander, DennisArtis, SudieBaxter, JulianBenjamin, ClarenceBlenman, MarlynBlevins, TommieBosfield, NathanielBradley, LeonBrackens, Deborah Brown, MarvinBurford, MarciaCain, JuanitaCanson, LindaCordell, CynthiaCrump, EdwinCuffie, NigelCurry, EdmundDavis, YvonneDillett, DesraeDykes, WilliamFranklin, MyraGillis, SherylHamying, JohnHiggs, EthaHill, JeanierHolden, FeliciaHolden, Pamela Holmes, DeborahJones, CynthiaJones, LynLewis, AnthonyLewis, RobertLong, RichardMaddox, AngelaMartin, KathiannMcGriff, JamesMcIntoch, IngridMorgan, MichaelMosley, Anthony Mosley, JacquelineNewton, CeliaNixon, JohnParker, LennelParker, WalterParraway, Donna Pennington, MichaelPrevost, EvelynRiles, LorettaRobinson, Lolita

1974-1975 Student Roster

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Robinson, MajorieSankey, MarshaShowers, MirandaSimms, KevinMcRae, DebraSmith, DoctorSmith, PatriciaSmith, SusieSterling, BeverlyStepney, JohnStirling, Michael Stovall, Wanda Terrell, LynnThomas, AuthurThompson, ReneeTroxler, GarryWashington, DianeWhigham, AnthonyWilcox, AlfaleneWilliams, RogisWillingham, Edith Willis, KarenWinfrey, Edna LeeWoods, Thomas Works, PaulZimmerman, CherylJohnson, Dianne

Junior

Alford, MurielAlleyne, EstherArtis, KeithBrumskin, VerattaCleveland, PaulCoopwood, JaniceDaniyan, SamuelDennis, EulusDesmukes, NadineFord, Durandel Griffith, HenryHairston, AngeliaHicks, ShelleenHoard, YolandaHopson, GwendolynHorton, SteveHudson, MichaleHunter, RobinJohnson, Sarita Jones, FarrellJones, Phillip

Knight, JoyceLaMar, DonaldLanghorn, CarlyleLee, MinnieLewis, AnthonyLodge, AndriaMack, RobertMcClean, JoanPoole, LynneReese, DeneseReed, ErrolRugless, KeithSealey, ElviraShipman, RalphSmith, DeloresStarks, DeborahSterling, MiltonTunis, RonaldTyler, ZirrahWalls, AmosWashington, ReginaldWhite, EstherWhite, MarvinWhite, TerriWilliams, Donna L.Williams, Donna M.Williams, FrankWebster, DeborahWilson, DebraOkike, Joseph

Senior

Anderson, RobeanaBrown-Anderson, Theresa AnnArmstead, Eugene Bailey, Yvette DeniseBaker, Claudette YvonneBaker, Delbert W.Ballard, Patricia W.Banfield, Karren LaVerneBarnes, TyroneBass, LarryBates, Russell W.Boggess, Sherry LaVonneBrackens, Deborah JeanBraithwaite, Van MartelBriggs, Valda LaVerneBryant, Kay F.Chiles, Michael JoelCraig, Regina Joyce

Crigler, Ruth Lois StarksD’Andrade, DeLoris (Warren)Davis, Barbara Davis, Le’Verne J.Davis, Pinkie BonitaDawkins, RuthDennie, Evelyn MarieEakins, CalvinEdgecombe, JasonEdmonds, Ronald L.Ellis, Gale ElaineEvans, Lacynda JoanFelder, Deborah ElaineFoley, Sylvia YvonneFord, Dollie BeaversFrench, Reginald LeslieGarrett, Beverly AnnGarrett, Teni MargaretGalloway, Linda DianeGillis, Wanda FayeGolson, Mark ElliottGraham, Avice JeanGreen, Gilford LelandGreen, Shirley AnnGreene, Alfonzo (Jr.)Guiste, Earlington WinstonGuiste, Evelyn BernadineHamilton, LawrenceHandy, Brynda YvonneHanna, Margaret AnnHarris, Ivan Jeffrey (Jr.)Hill, Roland JacksonHughes, Dorothy JaniceHumphrey, Virgil AlexanderGilbert Hundley, Olivia Dianne Igbokwe, Daniel Jackson, Franklin HighterJenkins, LarryJohnson, Albert (Jr.)Johnson, Mary FayJones, Cynthia RosalindJones, Daniel LeeKanion, Neva JeanKing, Deborah JeanLang, Marilyn Lorraine GadsonLasley, Lynne DeniseLester, Cecelia TerreatheaLewis, Camille E.Lewis, Earl Jennings (Jr.)Lewis, Myra L.Mason, Natelkka Esther

McCleary, Linda MariaMcDonald, Charles EgbertMcIntosh, Ingri CarmenMcKinon, Janet OliviaMendinghall, Ezra J.Meyers, Charles WeldonMeyers, Donna L.Musson, Celia-Ann WentworthNewman, Deborah JeanNorman, Joy ReneeOlomiye, Eniola JohnsonOnwere, Ephraim ChuksParham, James FranklinParham, Joan MariePatterson, MorrisPipkins, Timetta YvettePlant, Priscilla Powell, Arthur L.Rachel, Beverly JewelRatliff, Bessie Louise Robinson, Terry PhyllisSmith, Monica ElaineSmith, Odis DouglasSmith Vavolyn DianeNelson-Spence, Cecelia S.Stewart, Kathy LorraineThompson, Renee PatriceTobias, Dante C. Todd, GloriaTrusty, David WilliamTucker, Karen IreneTull, Yvonne Patricia Vasciannie, Elizabeth ViolaWagner, Judy Janice LorraineWard, Beverly Edna EstelleWard, Gwendolyn M.Washington, Stephen DaleWells, Toni DeloresWhite, Clara Annell Wright White, Lola B.Williams, Sandra AnnWilliams, SharonWilson, JuanitaWilson, RandolphWilson, Sharon L.Wilson, Wanda RochelleWimbish, Gary LynnWimbish, Wynona ArleneWip, MarcelWoodard, Esther L.Wright, Miriam Naomi

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Alexis, GabrielAllen, Brenda L.Artis, Relda LouiseBarnes, Ronald MiltonBarnes Vanessa DavisBethea, Puretta DeniseBliss, Alfred Nelson (Jr.)Brangman, Charles EugeneBrown, Cheryl EileenBuckley, Noel L.Clark, Patricia DaleCluff, Sharon MadalynDavis, Barbara DianaDixon, Gwendolyn Galloway, Linda DianeHall, William EdwardHardeman, Cheryl LeeHatcher, DavidHenderson, Timothy EdwinHoward, Raymond A. Jenkins, Anna L.Kanion, Zavon FrancisLewis, Aundra DiannaLong, Arthur William (III)Martin, Lawrence EdwardMiller, Charles Augustus (Jr.)Miller, Leon M. (Jr.)McCalla, LloydMcWilliams, StevenPalmer, Michele deLorisPerry, Gentry AlfredPeterson, Ralph MichaelPreston, Calvin BernardRahming, Wayne AnthonySimmons, Jo AnnSimons, Carol A.Smith, Philip NathanielStaplefoote, Harvey LenardStarks, Peggy Louise Summers, Diane E.Tucker, Evelyn HowardWilson, Edgar Oliver GranvilleWinslow, Daniel D.Webster, Gina E.

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Arnold, Dovie C.Arnold, Xavian S.Artis, Andre KristopherAryeetey, FelichiaAsamoa, Joshua J.Ash, Calesa D.Ashe-Bollin, Allen MarkAshford, Lasonya SAshford, ShamekiaAshley, Marcelis L.Atengdem, KeziaAtengdem, Michelle A.Atie, Dieufront JAtta-Armah, Hellen PhillipAugustave, EthanAugustave, Nathaniel D.Augustine, Kirlia AnnAurubin, Carlie A.Austin, Nicollette M.Awai, Andeh F.Ayers, AngeliaBacchus, Lenny OswaldBaffin-Bazile, MelissaBailey, Elizabeth A.Bailey, Robert A.Bailey, Xavier D.Bailiff, Cherelle E.Baker, Cory A.Baker, GwendolynBaker, Jonathan J.Baker, Kara D.Baker, Nickalos T.Baldwin, Ashley D.Balthazar, Carl H.Baltimore, Ronald W.Banks, EdisonBanks, Gelani A.Baptiste, Kevin LyleBarbier, Ernst JuniorBarham, Lyndon D.Barlongo, Milaflor EBarnaby, DanealBarnard, Felicia A.Barnes, Ayana M.Barnes, Sherese M.Barnett, John J.Barrows, Marlon YanickBartley, Chelsea AyanaBatista, Nicole C.Batiste, Ashley N.Batiste, Cierra J.E.Batiste, Jordan A.Batson, Dwight M.Batten, Amber N.Baxter, Kara M.Bean, Krystal A.Bechet, Esther WoodardBeck, JasonBecton, Michelle F.Beddingfield, James CodyBeecher, Kristelle J.Belay, Ruth E.Bell, Eric James RicardoBelliot, Faizah N.

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Brathwaite, Olinfra V.Brice, Kristopher Y.Brooks, Barry R.Brooks, Gabriel J.Brooks, John WBrooks, Stephen E.Brown, Abdul S.Brown, Alexis J.Brown, AntwainBrown, Blake MarcellusBrown, Blayre E.Brown, Camille H.Brown, Elana R.Brown, Evan G.Brown, Gladstone Don CBrown, Jayson B.Brown, Jeromma S.Brown, JustinBrown, Kadi-Ann RomonaBrown, Kierron-de’ R.Brown, Lawrence B.Brown, Lenox D.Brown, Linois SamuelBrown, Lucious O.Brown, Marsalis C.Brown, Nicos G.Brown, Shelby S.Brown, Tamara T.Brown, Victoria D.Browne, Camisha RochelleBrowne, Chelsea LauretteBrowne, Genise Ursie-JadeBrowne, J’Nnym K.Brutus, Nyita L.Bryan, Kadeem A.Bryant, Lanardo N.Buchanan, Amber R.Buchanan, Elise AshleyBuckholt, Dominique D.Buffong, Emeka A.Buford, Paul S.Bukenya, Enid N.Bullock, Melanie J.Bunting, LaToya S.Burden, Marcus J.Burden, Marcya C.Burden, Rashad L.Burgess, Amanda N.Burgess, Tiffany Lanae RauonBurks, MCBurns, WykeedaBurrell, Kellee A.Burrowes, Twyla S.Burrows, Chakara A.Burt-Miller, Baswick Sr.Burt-Miller, Brittney V.Burt-Miller, Shavanna M.Burton, ChristinaBurton, Kaleem AugustusBurton, Lloydston O.Burton, Micah A.Burton, Nicholas T.Burton, Renee ChantaleBurton, Sheereen A.

Burwell, Jessica LBusby, RontaeBush, Larry J.Bush, Tamekia MBushell, Dale R.Bushner, Reginald D.Bushner, RonaldButler, Lance Q.Buxton, ChloeByers, Ashlee T.Byers, Asia K.Byers, Kamaaya ElizabethByers, Terrence A.Bynum, Carlos DeonndraBynum, Quenton D.Byrd, Kailah J.Byrd, RosielandByrd, Sydnee R.Cadet, MartineCadet, PreslyCaesar, Yederle L.Cagilus, BennyCagilus, Michaelange W.Cagilus, Vladimir P.Cain, Edwyn A.Caines, Deshay T.Cajuste, GregCaldwell, Jonathan M.Callahan, Jade L.Callender, Melonie F.Callender, Rachaun AmberCallies, Chasta JCallwood, Sherwin R.Camacho, Danielle K.Cameron, Israel A.Cameron, Phillip E.Campbell, Everton D.Campbell, James SamuelCampbell, LeDon E.Campbell, Roxanne AlexisCampbell, Stephanie J.Campbell, Valentino MiguelCarbon, Jonathan DanielCarlisle, Alex C.Carlisle, David JCarnes, ClaudineCarpenter, James H.Carr, Donte A.Carrington, Alexandria I.Carrington, Rhyanne L.Carrol, GregoryCarroll, James WCarroll, Traci M.Carryl, Raymona M.Carryl, Rolston S.Carson, Mabel ECarter, Ammenrah MalikCarter, AndreaCarter, Patricia T.Carter, RodneyCarter, Vanessa L.Cartwright, Jessica N.Casada, Jennifer LCasimir, Taina A.

2011-2012 Student Roster

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Catolico, Ian MarkCephas, Ryan OliverCesarin, Anne-Laure A.Cesarin, CedrickChambers, Dawnette K.Chambers, Natilia D.Champagne, SamanthaChanza, Tamanda C.Charitable, AliceCharitable, PatriciaCharles, Dwane V.Charles, JenniferCharles, RichellaCharles, Shaina AdrienneCharles, Sharatia F.Cheatham, Aaron M.Cheatham, Amber MCheddar, Daynia J.Cherry, Imani Y.Chery, Suze M.Chetram, Joseph C.Chikwekwe, Joy M.Chiles, Robert D.Chipamba, Joellen C.Chisolm, Britni C.Christian, Jezree A.Christian, Kristina E.Chung-Jones, Alastair X.Claborn, Mariah ShaniceClairvil, CindyClare, Che’Vonne Je’ReneClark, De’Onna C.Clark, Janea’ N.Clark, Kebrina SimoneClark, Marcus DesmondClark, Ronald JeromeClarke, Avery MichaelClarke, Brianna J.Clarke, Dannia E.Clarke, Daran EricksonClemmons, Jacqueline I.Clemons, Camilla A.Clemons, Carmela A.Clemons, Cody J.Clinton, Chelsea LeighClowe, Krisanne E.Cohen, Elysia R.Cohen, Pamela M.Coke, Andrew W.Coke, Christopher J.Coke, Kristain J.Cole, Luke AColeman, Christine S.Coleman, Naomi T.Coleman, Nicole MColes, CassandreColin, Jonathan ElietzerCollie, Nicholas B.Collie, Nicolette P.Collier, Ernest L.Collins, Brandy RajeaCollins, Janice DCollins, Michelle A.Compere, Robins

Conceicao, Wilson SabinoConkerite, Tahjai J.Connor, Kendall L.Cook, Victor C.Cooke, Samantha R.Cooper, Brittany N.Cooper, Christina D.Cooper, Lauren DanielleCoopwood, Therron ECopeland, Krysten L.Cort, Lucy ACourtney, Christopher C.Cox, DeyanaCraigwell, Sharda’ N.Crawford, Kyle A.Crichlow, Ashley B.Cross, Carmen M.Crossfield, Alycia DanielleCrouse, DarcyCrowe-Obaseki, Idehen C.Crutcher, AngelaCrutcher, Deione LCrutcher, Evelyn GraceCuffie, Stalon M.Cuffy, Salina B.Cummins, Mario MarcellusCunningham, Gregory L.Cunningham, Jacavia L.Curtis, Meghan E.Curtis, Tarae LamonCypress, Oneka KyishaDacosta, Keenen J.DaCosta, Shevel SantanyaDailey, Edna MDalmeida, Albert L.Dalu, Amelia JDaly, Dave M.Daly, Devin M.Damus, KatianaDandy, Gabrielle S.Daniel, Brian M.Daniel, Christopher W.Daniel, MitchelDaniel, Shawnee N.Danielewicz, AgnieszkaDaniels, Shavon NickieDanley, Troi A.Darius, Giselle DrucillaDarrell, Runelle YDavid, Chaunielle L.David-Walker, Natasha NDavis, Ashanti N.Davis, Brittany L.Davis, Ceara A.Davis, Justin T.Davis, Kyle T.Davis, Lauren M.Davis, Marlon B.Davis, MitchellDavis, Nicholas EdwardDavis, Stephanie J.Dawkins, Timothy A.Day, Delenzo A.Dean, Benjamin M.

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Hanna, Silvaris DonavanHardcastle, Claude BHardcastle, Martina LHardy, Lauren A.Hardy, Shannon L.Harewood, Andrew C.Harewood, Jason A.Hargrove, Antonio D.Hargrove, Domonique S.Harrell, Marc L.Harris, Anthony L.Harris, Brittany V.Harris, Cheryl E.Harris, Diamond JasperHarris, Jordan M.Harris, Kelita N.Harris, Kelley B.Harris, Leslie L.Harris, Mahaley MHarris, O’Brian M.Harris, Samuel L.Harris, Shawn LHarris, Stephanie G.Harris, Timothy B.Harris-Hughes, Jenna M.Harrison, Alexander C.Harrison, Eve J.Harrow, Shawn H.Hart, Aaron A.Hart, Tiffany DHarvey, KrishelleHatch, Shannin R.Hawkins, Ashley L.Hawkins, JaQuese S.Hawley, Tirzah N.Hayes, Danielle A.Hayes, Earl M.Haywood, Davis C.

Haywood, Tracy A.Hazelwood, Reanne O.Heath, JeromeHenderson, Gwendolyn ShantelHenderson, Lauren C.Hendricks, Amanda A.Hendrickson, Ashlea A.Hendrickson, HarifahHenry, Akeyla C.Henry, Antinette E.Henry, Fatricia C.Henry, Rajiv M.Henry, Ruthaney V.Henry, Wilson JHernandez, JohnnyHerring, Shanita, D.Herron, Ashley N.Hester, Peter J.Hewitt, Natalie AngelaHewlett, Brittani A.Hibbler, Kinah Z.Hicks, Erin L.Hicks, Kristopher DarnellHicks, Quinesha D.Hill, Ariel L.Hill, DehronHill, NiaHinds, Danielle GarnetHinds, Jonathan A.Hinds, Liana K.Hinds, Marcia A.Hinds, Stephanie A.Hines, Courtney N.Hines, Keon L.Hinson, KynaHird, Sanna-Gay AngelaHoagland, Ashleigh R.Hobdy, Chanesse A.Holland, Larry R.Holland, Ryan A.Holliman, Aleece MarieHolloway, Christopher K.Holloway, Gregory M.Holmes, Ryland LHolness, Jamoni B.Hooker, Jadisee D.Ho-Sang, DonTay AnthonyHoskins, Troy L.Howard, Darryl A.Howard, PaulHoward, Samantha N.Howell, Janelle C.Hoyte, Brent L.Hubbard, JamaalHucks, Whitney E.Hudgens, Kaylie Me’AnHudson, Daniel H.Hudson, Kristen LHudson, Taylour J.Hudson, Vanessa M.Huggins, Gabrielle A.Hughes, Brittany J.Hughes, Jarniqua CHughes, Kaywanna M.Humphreys, Austin J.Hunt, Aisha S.Hunt, Darian XavierHunt, Morgan J.Hunter, Alanna M.Hunter, Jonte’ MauriceHunter, Joshua O.Hunter, Tedean K.Hurst, Charde J.Husbands, Shayne J.Hutchinson, Douglas Javier

Hutton, Imani D.Hylton, Hughton R.Hyppolite, Manoah R.Imakando, Ardith N.Ince, Yazmin E.Innocent, NadegeIsaac, Nathaniel B.Isreal, Torisha M.Izean, Celene C.Jack, Jewel M.Jackson, Candace M.Jackson, Jane AnnJackson, Jonathan GivetJackson, Kayla W.Jackson, Louis ClydeJackson, Marcus AJackson, MicahJackson, Michael AJackson, Natasha B.Jackson, Nichole D.Jackson, Oswald A.Jackson, Shirriah ShemeicaJackson, Siera L.Jackson, Tandana ShawnJackson, TumaniJacob, Brianna M.Jacob, Simon J.Jacobs, Adenike M.Jacobs, Monisha M.Jalloh, Ahmed T.Jalloh, Alfred B.James, Michael J.James, Shawna R.Jean, ClenolJean, LoaneJean, Marvin P.Jean, Melourne Ebern-yseJean, RislerJean-Joseph, StonaJean-Pierre, ChristineJefferson, MichelleJegede, Nayeka A.Jele, Arnold R.Jemison, Stuart L.Jenkins, Allegra HaddassahJenkins, Jayson A.Jenkins, Jolyn BernardetteJenkins, London AlexisJennings, Shania DashelleJerome, Leonel A.Jessup, Donovan M.Jessup, Malcolm D.Jessup, Tomisha R.Jesucat, BernudeJeune, Junior LouisJewell, Rose R.Jewell, Ruby R.Jewell, Tu’SondJimmerson, Jamond A.John, BrieannaJohn, Kyran MJohn, Rachel A.Johnson Shankle, Takisha R.Johnson, Alesha E.Johnson, Allison ReneJohnson, Andre E.Johnson, Atonya FJohnson, Auldwin M.Johnson, Brian E.Johnson, Brian MichaelJohnson, Charles S.Johnson, Corey M.Johnson, Dominic A.Johnson, Franklin L.Johnson, Gerald A.

Johnson, Jaquane J.Johnson, Jessica C.Johnson, Jonathan L.Johnson, Khiante J.Johnson, Kyra D.Johnson, Lindsay KJohnson, Marcus T.Johnson, Mercedes LynnJohnson, Michael J.Johnson, Monique O.Johnson, Monique-JoliciaJohnson, Nathencia I.Johnson, Nia M.Johnson, Niqueda M.Johnson, Raven M.Johnson, RyanJoiner, Murray E.Jolivette, Shalonta D.Jolly, David O.Jones, Ashley J.Jones, Brian McCawlyJones, Camille C.Jones, Dasia AliciaJones, Domonique N.Jones, Howard J.Jones, Jenelle J.Jones, Jonathan A.Jones, Michelle N.Jones, Rachel J.Jones, Ruthie L.Jones, Ryan L.Jones, Shavonne D.Jones, Tiffany RJordan, Jeremy S.Jordan, Justin S.Jordier, Urhiel H.Joseph, AnneJoseph, DaveJoseph, Deniqua D.Joseph, Jalissa V.Joseph, JaVaun M.Joseph, Kohren C.Joseph, Leandra LynnaeJoseph, LemontJoseph, Lynsay DainaJoseph, Nyola K.Joseph, Rachael G.Joseph, Shantel Y.Joseph, Steven C.Joseph, Telisa ShikiaJosiah, Jamisha S.Jouissance, Hanz E.Jules, GailJulien, RushelleJumper, Michael P.Justin, Pharel S.Juzang, Deshon M.Juzang, GuielleJuzang, PatriaKachornmongkolchai, PrapasriKakwi, Kutelleugo B.Kalume Kitua, Fenysa M.Kaluwe, Lynne M.Kanion, Nicholas WilliamKelly, Alexys F.Kelly, James B.Kelly, Kimberly E.Kelly, MaryKenea, Kulule H.Kenyanya, Yucabeth B.Kessio, Brenda C.Kessio, Hellen C.Kidd, Patrick MichealKimani, Brenda W.Kimani, Elton Kinyanjui

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Kimani, Kelvin MuturaKing, Alescia M.King, Amos J.King, Daja LatwandKing, Dwight L.King, Eric LKing, Katisha A.King, LaVerne AshleyKingoina, Nancy KemuntoKipp, Khadijha S.Kirby, AlvinKirkwood, Michael-Orion RobertKitchell-Bush, Eleejah P.Kitching, Nakwan K.Knight, Aftyn S.Knight, Jameya M.Knight, Michael J.Knight, Toson AntwanKolleh, Pailah-meg E.Kungu, Alex MugoLa Touche, Dionne J.LaBorde, Jamie Q.LaBorde, LaFranche CheriLaForte, DeMaria M.LaForte’, DeMeatria N.Lahens, Estilus JuniorLaloi, FeldiniLamb, Jenae DallacileLamb, Samantha ChristineLangley Orie, Victoria LaWanaLangley, Nia Alexandria D.Lankford, Cynthia DeloisLarge, Devin DishonLarivaux, Marcus I.Larivaux, Stephen A.LaRoche, ChiAnna MayLathon, Michael TLawrence, Boris Rae O.Lawrence, Jillian M.Lawrence, Richard W.Laws, Brandon I.Leavell, Leeland PrestonLedbetter, Monae L.LeDuff, JaNelda J.Lee, Nikki R.Lee, Shatika KarinaLee, Sherina NicoleLee, Storm A.Lee, Tiffany J.Lee, Timothy T.Leftridge, Essence C.Leger, RachelleLeggett, Brandon JordanLehmann, Taniesha NLester, Cierra VictoriaLeSure, Phelisa K.Leverette, Ashley P.Lewin, Matthew M.Lewin, Samuel ELewis, Alexis K.Lewis, Ashley AmandaLewis, Brandon A.Lewis, Briana T.Lewis, Cherillee E.Lewis, Coetta M.Lewis, Danielle M.Lewis, Daphne M.Lewis, Dionne A.Lewis, Florence J.Lewis, Renelle A.Lewis, SimoneLewis, Tianna R.Lightbourne, Lauren T.Limerick, Jeremy K.Lindor, Jefferson Claude

Lindsay, Donielle Y.Lindsay, EveronLindsey, ShobanaLink, Phillip R.Lister, Russell B.Little, TamaraLlewellyn, Ashley Nicole V.Lobbins, Jordan EdwardLockett, Sherresa N.Lodrick, O’Keffe B.Logan, Damali ArikaLondon, Kendall O.Long, Anthony JLongsworth, Deborah MLopez, Vilmary LLouis, J’Aimee A.Love, Frank W.Love, Morgan EliseLoveday, Tanya C.Lovett, Cynthia A.Lowe, Jevon D.Lubin, Rebecca N.Lucas, Kitrell A.Lucas, Tatiana AlexisLucas, Tiffany AlexandraLucien, SchelomithLuckett, Nadia E.Lucombe, Ashante’ N.Luevano De La Torre, EuniceLugo, Teresa CovarrubiasLumbard, Britney D.Lumbard, Donald JosephMabry, Lydia K.Macedo, SandraMadden, Daniel J.Madere, Patrice E.Maduagu, Smart BMaforah, Mandisa A.Mageka, Christine KeruboMaggio, Carl PMagloire, Julian D.Magloire, Victoria S.Magny, Alan M.Mahoney-Williams, Lisa CamilleMajo, ChenaiMajor, Lloyd A.Mak, Pak HeiMakapela, ThembaMalcolm, Jessica A.Malcolm, Tara R.Malone, Donna OMalone-Hollins, Clifford D.Manders, Stephen C.Mangena, Jennifer C.Mann, Calvin SMann, Kyra AlexandriaMann, SashaManson, Alexandria L.Manswell, Aaron T.Marbury, Angelica M.Marc, Loica C.Marion, Lisa RMarks, Andre AnthonyMarks, Este GinelleMarrett, Ashley A.Marr-Walker, Shannon E.Marr-Walker, Tyler A.Marshall, Kayla D.Marshall, Ron J.Martin, Amanda F.Martin, Djuvane AnthonyMartin, Floyd O.Martin, Richard D.Martineau, Shaon M.Martinez, Molly T.

Mason, Shariece N.Mathieu, Rothschild D.Mathis, Christopher L.Mathis, Jasmine D.Mathis, Whitney L.Mattison, Regina AliaMattison, Reginald V.Mauia, Meshach P.Maupin, Lianne M.Mavable, Quintina AMaxwell, Dajanae L.Maxwell, Miguel TreveonMayaka, Robert R.Mayfield, Deanna A.Mayfield, Tamika AMazzarini, Susan MichelleMbongue, Jacques C.Mbyirukira, Olivia M.Mc Dermott, Marsha MercedesMcAlpin, Kahmya C.McBee, ClarrissaMcBride, Kadarius L.McBride, KeganMcCalla, Derek J.McCarthy, Lanniel S.McCleary, Michelle F.McConico, Altheris AllyneMcConico, Caryn A.McCrary, Crystal P.McCullough, Monique N.McDaniel, Brian S.McDaniel, Patricia C.McDowell, Dimitri A.McDowell, Scitina J.McFadden, Antonio ToranMcFadzean, Danielle D.McFarlane, Monique T.McInnes, Antonio J.McInnes, Loreal A.McIntosh, Leroy J.McIntyre, Marcus R.McIntyre, Raquel D.McIntyre, Reuel T.Mckay, Tiffany TamekaMcKenzie, Apollo J.McKenzie, Paul J.McKenzie, Tiffany A.McKenzie, Wesley S.McLaughlin, Rosworth H.McLawrence, MariaMcLean, Brittani K.Mclean, Collin OrlandoMcLean, Erica T.McLean, Karla A.McLean, Racquel MelissaMcLean, Shaveda SherrellMcLeary, Samuel A.McMickle, Bryant N.McMickle, Bryant N.McMillan, Jasmine A.McMorris, Alyssa RheondaMcMorris, Ariel ShannonMcNair, David E.McNair, Melony YvonneMcNeal, Ryan D.McNeil Easton, Lauren C.McNeil, Scott ChristianMcPherson, Gramond S.McWilliams, Christine M.Medley, Anthony A.Medlock, Karan BMeikle, Brie A.Meikle, Cara A.Meikle, Danielia P.Meikle, Danika Danielle

Meikle, India A.Meikle, Janel S.Melbourne, Hopal K.Melidor, FarrahMerelus, AlexMerritt, Arron D.Michel, EstherMichel, MicheletMighty, Candace M.Migombo, Betty C.Miles, Caleb N.Miles, Keila N.Milfort, Mical E.Miller, Aiesha M.Miller, Alfred D.Miller, Ayana D.Miller, Cherie Y.Miller, Damarrus L.Miller, Jennifer C.Miller, Jo AnneMiller, Tanesha G.Millington, GrethelMillington, SuzetteMills, Arion T.Mims, Carrie C.Minisee, Jeffrey AlanMitchell, Alfred W.Mitchell, Camille R.Mitchell, Chantill M.Mitchell, Colee MichelleMitchell, Kahlee N.Mitchell, Lanay MiyahMkorombindo, Vongai T.Mlemba, Mashambo GeoffreyMobley, Andrew EMobley, Danacia SMoise, DavidMoise, IditagarMoise, Louis-Francois RalphMoktan, LilymitMoncur, Briana M.Monette, Melynne G.Montaque, Kerry-Ann R.Montaque, Terry-Ann V.Montoute, Khalia D.Moore, Alexis C.Moore, Alfred BMoore, April MoniqueMoore, David L.Moore, Jason N.Moore, Kimiko J.Moore, Raiven LynnMoore, Raquel DMoore, Robert A.Moore, Ryan A.Moore, Samantha M.Moore, Terry O.Morataya, Dina R.Moreno, CarlaMorgan, Janeen ArielleMorgan, Matthew-Lee J.Moriasi, Finlay MosiomaMorris, Daniel McCarthyMorris, Dennika A.Morris, JonathanMorris, Ngaynia L.Morrison, Brandon A.Morrison, Daquarius D.Morrison, Devin JoshuaMorrison, Nicole J.Morrison, Seanequa A.Morrison, Whitney A.Morton-Monk, Calvin E.Mosby, Chelsea D.Moses, John A.

Moses, Terrell J.Moss, Divaz D.Moss, Michael A.Moss, Paulette S.Moss, T’Nee’ L.Moyo, DavidMulberry, Meaghin E.Mulzac, Breanda L.Munford, Anthony D.Munro, LeeMurphy, Stephen M.Murphy, Veronica A.Murray, Brianna ChanteMurray, T’Eoria V.Musson, Jotessa ZariMwongozi, Akila D.Nappier, Simona S.Navarro, Emilio J.Nayoan, Dennis SNcube, Carol N.Ncube, Culo R.Neal, Devonna LatriceNeal, Peggy R.Nedd, Ginelle T.Nedd, KristenNelson, Benjamin K.Nelson, Denrod A.Nelson, Louise EricaNembhard, Jode-Leigh R.Nembhard, Roshane JoelNewby, Eric SNewsome, Brittney N.Newsome, Van’Tashu S.Newton, Dylan D.Newton, Krystel C.Ngigi, Beatrice NjokiNguyen, QuangNgwenya, Darlene N.Nicholas, Chalcia C.Nicholas, Zawadi L.Nichols, Maxine JanelleNisbeth, Stefan Ray-EdwardsNixon, Courtney L.Noel, Edsen C.Noisette, KennedyNore, JethroNorman, Joy D.Norris, Amlyv O.Norris, Breana GabrielleNorris, Monique M.Norris, Steven H.Novack, Laurel PritchardNthubu, Monkgogi CoxsonNurse, Jeanette V.Nwade, Ndubuisi C.Nwadike, Isaac N.Nwosu, Joshua C.Nzabalinda, Lillaurie A.O’Balles, Joshua D.O’Bannon, Wayne D.O’Brien, Masen L.O’Connor, Akeel DonnetO’Connor, Shian W.Odhiambo, Damaris A.Oga, DonaldOgboenyiya, Anisa A.Ogboenyiya, Erica N.Ogburn, Marsha J.Oglesby, Tonie Y.Ogwu, Sidney ChiemeleOkumu-Camerra, Carl D.Okumu-Camerra, Kedeen V.Olive, Javonte L.Oliver, JoyceO’Neal, Lawrence Q.

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Onyango, JoshuaOrange, KennethO’Reggio, Elena MariaOsbourne, Leslie A.Osbourne, Theodore S.Ottley, Dionne AOwens, Kemari A.Owens, Shakira D.Owolabi, Christopher A.Owolabi, Temitope BiatressPackwood, Demetria BrittneyPage, Jessica K.Page, William RadioPaige, Devroux MarcelPalmer, Cameron G. L.Palmer, Cara A.Palmer, Kuirie L.Pantophlet, Talya Q.Paramore, Desmond K.Parchment, Xiomara MelvaParham, Michael B.Paris, Jolnice CorlietParis, Simone R.Parjohn, Allana K.LParker, Mauria D.Parker, Michonne D.Parker, Nicholas DavidParker, Shana CaroleParkinson, Blossom P.Parrish, Brandon D.Parrish, Brina S.Partlow, James R.Pascal, Jeffery H.Pascall, Tamra M.Pascall, Teckla M.Paschal, Josette H.Paschal, Shaun M.Patterson, Alexander ChristianPatterson, Nia CimonePatterson, RobertPaul, Eric OliverPaulicin, HenocPaulsaint, Ed R.Payne-Battle, Sandy P.Peart, Andre AnthonyPedersen-Buck, ShaylaPeeler, Alisha Lene’Peifer, Masika-JoyPeifer, Michaela Jean ElisePelote, Edward W.Pelote, Erica L.Pemberton, Jamaal O.Pembleton, Jamara APenn, Brianna AlyssaPereira, Tanecia Avril RuthPericles, Marc E.Pericles, Thamar AmuelPerkins, Aeress Fre-TiliaPerkins, Alesia C.Perkins, Phillip A.Perry, Brittney AlysePerry, Kiera S.Perry, Yashira EPeter, Deeana M.Peters, Dawn A.Peterson, Albert B.Phaeton, EmmanuelPhillips, Brandon D.Phillips, Britni PollyPhillips, Davida ZenobiaPhillips, Latasha TokiaPhillips, Roscille AngelaPhillips, Wyatt D.Phipps, Jeniese M.

Phipps, Julia I.Phipps, Wade A.Picard, MedginePierre, Andrew M.Pierre, Carl G.Pierre, Fred J.Pierre, Jean-RichardPierre, LexPierre, Stephane O.Pierre, VarilusPierre-Louis, Gabrielle S.Pinckney, Alan E.Pinder, Khadijah M.Pitman, Alvin B.Pittman, Foster D.Plummer, Dominic AnthonyPointer, Kimberly H.Polite, Michael APollard, Cidny M.Pompey, LynevePoole, Allen MichaelPoole, Ryan E.Porter, Lauren N.Porter, Marcus D.Porter, Michael C.Porterfield, Jalen ThomasPoston, Derrick DuanePoulis, Geneira S.Pounal, Caroline E.Powell, Vonasha P.Powell-Hicks, Kyndall R.Powell-Revan, Tabia R.Preval, RobestPridgett, Brandon JoelPridgett, Jerryl D.Prigg, Brandon WebsterPrimus, Antonia J.Prince, Paul A.Pringle, Brianna J.Pringle, SherryDon ChristinaProctor, Emmanuel EmileProvost, Rayne’ AndreaPruitt, Qunesha TaylorPruitt, Ralph ElliottPugh, Nelson N.Pugh, Russel E.Pyles, Matthew CheaneyRagland, Jasmine J.Ralph, Ruth M.Ramey, Brandon M.Ramey, Brian A.Ramsay, AniskaRamsey, Dayna S.Randall, Christian A.Randall, Jourdan MicheleRandall, Marshall AntonioRankin, Tonita A.Raphael, Marc S.Raphael, Maya AngelRaphael, Patric J.Ravariere, Cleo B.Ray, Alphonzo J.Readus, Christopher L.Reedus, Jasmine L.Reese, Octavius J.Reid, Andrew E.Reid, Anton C.Reid, Jamila F.Reid, Jonai SansherayReid, Jyremy LeMarcReid, Kasey K.Reid, Kevron O.Reid, Mark A.Reid, Noelle E.

Reid, Ro-Jay R.Revelle, Justine A.Reyes, Corpus A.Reynolds, EvertonReynolds, Paige MoniqueReynolds, Sydney N.Rhamie, Kevin J.Rhamie, Kristin J.Rice, Alandus LamontRice, Christopher WayneRich, Loreanna Monae’Richards, Anthony C.Richards, Avry A.Richards, Kalila M.Richards, Latina M.Richards, Marie M.Richards, Paul NRichards, Tamara L.Richardson, Brianna K.Richardson, Christian DevonRichardson, John E.Richardson, Marquita E.Richardson, Samantha L.Richardson, Shelbourne A. L.Richardson, Shelton A.Riley, Christian DemarioRiley, Jordan DavidRivers-Lang, Evangeline D.Roberts, AdenikeRoberts, Christopher T.Roberts, Jennifer N.Roberts, Peter A.Roberts-Davis, Antonette AngelicaRobin, Darnell R.Robinson, Brandon A.Robinson, Celestine JRobinson, Marissa B.Robinson, Meygan A.Robinson, Sandy CRobinson, Trudy R.Robinson, Wendy S.Robinzine, Aisha M.Robley-Spencer, Melaine J.Rochez, Denia K.Rodgers, Iesha N.Rodriguez, AdnelRodriguez, James C.Rodriguez, Maria EstherRodriguez, Yarimel N.Rogers, Calvin L.Rogers, Chad ARojas-Bautista, Vanessa J.Roker-Duncanson, Cheriese M.Roland, SotherRolle, Adrian A.Rolle, Justin LeonRolle, Kadian ARolle, Louis TerranceRolle-Nelson, R. L’TanyaRollo, Elizabeth MelanieRooks, Greta PRoper, Gregory IsaacRoss, Christopher WilliamRoss, Edward ThomasRoss, Michael R.Ross-Abram, Tasharee M.Ross-Damon, Qianna A.Rostamkolaei, NeginRowe, Airesse PatriceRowe, Kayla E.Rowe, Lauren EvenaRoyer, Amor J.Royer, Haba E.Ruff, Jenna Elaine

Rush, Kristina AmandaRussell, Darrell I.Russell, Deidra D.Russell, Lavile J.Russell, Raymond CSaimphar, MiclisseSaintange, Kadmiel C.Saint-Clair, JunieSaint-Elie, Kevin G.Sajous, Fara L.Salinas, Hannah N.Salmon, Meleik LSam, Schenelle L.Sampson, Kristen A.Sampson, Michael D.Sampson-Dodd, Sasihana M.Samson, Eric D.Samuel, RaphaelSamuel, Shera J.Sanders, Markia D.Sankey, Saundra R.Sargeant, Amanda RashannaSatterwhite, Marvin TSauls, Rebecca D.Sauls, Talysha Anne-DorisSaunders, LawrenceSauvie, Krysta M.Sawyer, Jonathan A.Scarborough, Jalisa A,Scarborough, Jamesha A.Scarlett, Greg E.Scavella, Paul AdlaiSchultz, Jessica ClairScott, Britney R.Scott, Cassandra E.Scott, Ciara K.Scott, Karl-O’Niel S.Scott, Kevin-Lee J.Scott, Pearlalice D.Scott-Beaumont, Perleshajonia L.Sealey, Joshua ImaniSebeh, Brian KirkSebeh, Conrad JasonSellers, Brandon M.Sellers, Jason D.Selman, LeonardoSelman, Renier P.Sepolen, Jeremiah S.Serrant, Miguel S.Servedio, Christina M.Severe, LindaSeymour, Keith W.Shand, Ashley E.Shaw, KedonShearwood, Dimetri JamalShelton, Klorinda GrantShelton, Michael A.Shepherd, Junior RicardoSheppard, ErinSherman, Jamaal A.Sherrod, Chase DeVaughnShorter, Antonio D.Shyaka, EricSidney, Jeremiah B.Sidney, Jonathan R.Simeon, Alexandria D.Simeon, Bog KandySimmons, Brian J.Simmons, LaTya A.Simmons, Quran I.Simmons, Sinead K.Simms, Lovey DSimon, AremsSimon, Juliette

Simons, John DouglasSimpson, Ashley S.Simpson, Latasha M.Sims, Spencer O.Singleton, Victor M.Sinkfield, Jasmine B.Skinner, Jazmine L.Skinner, Joshua B.Skinner, MelodySledge, Kalicia MSmalley, Hannah-LeenSmalley, Raschelle B.Smile, Chad DanielSmiley, Dontae S.Smith, Andre L.Smith, Antonio J.Smith, Barrington B.Smith, Chante’l EmiliSmith, David CoreySmith, Deja L.Smith, Dominique AllenSmith, Eva S.Smith, Evelyn A.Smith, Heloise L.Smith, Iris JSmith, Jarvis F.Smith, Jeremy Daniel S.Smith, Jeremy DeandrewSmith, John A.Smith, Joshua J.Smith, Julian M.Smith, Justin C.Smith, Justin H.Smith, Kartez M.Smith, Lanai E.Smith, Lauren AshleySmith, Lauretta A.Smith, Princess M.Smith, RaSean C.Smith, Rashai D.Smith, RodneySmith, Shadrach BenjamSmith, Sheldon L.Smith, Tabatha J.Smith, Takiyah C.Smith, Tearsa M.Smith, Urian MullingsSmith, Victor L.Smith, Wayne A.Smithen, Danielle I.Smith-Tweed, Tairik VincenteSnyder, JoAnna MirandaSoljour, Eunice-RoseSolomon, Michele A.Southern, Antoine A.Sovyanhadi, MartaSpellman, Vincent M.Spence, Tevin MichaelSpencer, Alvin J.Spencer, Annette D.Spencer, Gabriel E.Spencer, Monica E.Ssemanda, Julia N.St Louis, Eric J.St. Juste, Bijan T.St. Luc, Chrislee B.St. Luc, Riter D.Stagg, Samara KamilahStallworth, Kimberly C.Stamps, Cay PStanford, Mario DStanislaus, Everett G.Staple, Andrew M.Stargell, Quinta N

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As “21st Century Hebrew Boys,” OU Men’s Basketball Team Upholds Beliefs, Wins National Championship

Oakwood University Ambasaa-dors men’s basketball team, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) 2012 Di-vision 1 Champions, returned to its Huntsville, Alabama, campus on Sunday, March 11, 2012, wel-comed enthusiastically by boost-ers chanting, “O-U, O-U!”Similarly, Andrews University men’s team won its USCAA Di-vision 2 championship contest, during the same tournament.Fans gathered inside the OU’s Ashby Auditorium – a smaller-than-usual group, due to Spring Break’s ending – awaiting the team’s arrival, during which time OU President Leslie N. Pollard and Dean David Knight, Vice President of Student Activities, shot hoops with students.

More than just winning the cham-pionship, these men stood up for their faith, according to Cedric Francois, producer and play-by-play announcer for Ambassador

Radio Network. “This is the first time in the USCAA’s history the Championship games for both Men’s Division 1 and 2 were re-scheduled to respect the religious convictions of Oakwood and An-drews Universities, respectively.” Athletic Director James Roddy shared how out of the other as-sociations he talked to (including NCAA, NAIA and NCCAA), the USCAA was the only organiza-tion that would respect OU’s Sab-bath observance.

Team members got off the bus at Ashby, adorned with yellow and blue leis, symbols of welcome and congratulations. Senior Nar-do Bryant thanked the crowd, de-claring, “Let the record reflect that

this is the first year in Oakwood’s history that the Ambassadors won (with a season record) 20-12, in the year 2012, coincidently.”

Senior Austin Doggette, All-American and Tournament MVP, has followed in footsteps of his brother James Doggette, Jr., who was 2008 Tournament MVP when the Ambassadors won their first national championship.

by Dawnette Chambers

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Q: Who all would you pick to play on your All-1970s Decade Oakwood College Intramural Sports Teams (men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tag football and mixed softball squads)?

Submit your favorite players, coaches, cheerleaders, etc. at www.facebook.com/Oakwood.Public.Relations, by Saturday, June 30, 2012.

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ThefollowingarticlewaspublishedinTheHuntsvilleTimeson2/17/2012.ReprintedwithpermissionofTheHuntsvilleTimes.

Dr. Keith Augustus Burton, a mild-mannered religious history professor who speaks in Jamaican-flavored ca-dences, has been assigned to set up camp in the mine-field between Christians and Muslims.

As director of Oakwood University’s new Center for Adventist-Muslim Relations, specifically, he is charged with helping Seventh-day Adventists under-stand and respect Muslims. He hopes also, when he can, to help Muslims understand and respect Adven-tists and Christians.

“We’re just trying to diminish some of the negative thoughts and myths about Islam - and Christianity,” Burton said. “There are myths on both sides that need to be dispelled.” To that end, the center has developed an online certi-fication program for pastors and church leaders that

will begin at the end of February. The instructors will include Adventist leaders and professors from Oak-wood, the church’s world headquarters near Wash-ington, D.C., and from other Adventists universities around the world.

Professors could include scholars, such as Dr. Tar-see Li, professor of ancient Middle East languages at Oakwood University, who keeps his Arabic sharp by reading the Quran daily. Teachers for the course will also include pastors and missionaries who have built relationships with Muslim leaders in countries where Muslims are in the majority.

The course is designed to help ministers develop joint community programs with Muslims and build rela-tionships.

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Prof pursues unity among varied faiths Center seeks better Adventist-Muslim relations, respect

ByBuddMcLaughlin

It won’t be long before there’s a new flag joinng the others at the entrance to Oakwood University. Only this flag will be unlike any that will fly at any other university in the state. Or any other Historically Black College or Univer-sity anywhere. To those in the local business community, though, it will be familiar. You see, the Seventh-day Adventist school has re-ceived ISO 9001 certification. “This kind of makes us a pioneer,” said Tim Allston, Oakwood’s director of public relations. Indeed it does. In spite of all the government contracts won by the likes of UAH, Alabama A&M, Auburn and Alabama,

Oakwood University is the first college or university in the state ISO registered. Ironically, Auburn’s Technical Center and Alabama A&M help companies gain ISO certification, but they don’t have the certification themselves. “This is exciting for us,” said Marcia Burnette, Oak-wood’s assistant vice president for development. “We were the first HBCU accepted into NASA’s mentor-pro-tege program. “At that time, our objective was to get ISO 9001 cer-tified.” Oakwood is also in the mentor-protege program with SAIC, and she said leading the move to certification was program consultant Dr. Jay Billings. “He helped us get through this,” she said. “He brought this up years ago and worked with us off an on for it.”

ThefollowingarticlewaspublishedinTheHuntsvilleTimeson2/27/2012.ReprintedwithpermissionofTheHuntsvilleTimes.

Oakwood ‘pioneer’ with ISO certification

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Burton hopes that Oakwood’s center also will become a meeting place for the Adventist church between Christians and American Muslims, many of whom are African-American. Oakwood is a historically black institution.

“There are things ministers can do that help break down walls,” Burton said. “For instance, in many places in the Muslim world, the term ‘Christian’ con-jures the memories of the Crusades. Just calling your-self a ‘follower of Christ’ can keep doors from being closed.”

One of the aspects of the faiths he hopes to educate people about are the beliefs and history they both have in common. The Quran mentions the Bible and people who are also in the Bible in hundreds of places. And Jesus himself, next to Muhammad, is regarded as a prophet to be revered.

A documentary the center will sponsor, to be directed by Dave Person, host of WEUP Talk and a former edi-torial writer for The Huntsville Times and USA Today, will be putting together some of those commonalities.

In addition to the sacred histories, Adventists and Muslims, even more than most Christians, have many social aspects in common because of Adventist di-etary restrictions and modesty guidelines.

The center never will dismiss the foundational differ-ences, Burton said. While he considers Muhammad to have written prophetic things, he himself would not class Muhammad as a prophet. And while the Quran mentions Jesus, Burton understands that Muslims could not agree with the Christian view that Jesus is one with God.

said, shouldn’t get in the way of celebrating ways that members of both faiths can build stronger communi-ties and a more peaceful world.

“It’s our hope that those who are members of the Abrahamic faiths will come to see that they have more in common than things that separate us,” Burton said.

So, what exactly is ISO 9001? It is an internationally recognized standard for the quality management of businesses.

“It makes us eligible to become a prime contractor for grants, not a sub,” Burnette said. “We can actually go and bid ourselves.” She said it also provides an enhanced corporate imag-ing and marketing, assures better documentation and is a proven program for corrective and preventive actions. And, according to Allston, it’s no coincidence the school pursued the certification under school president Dr. Leslie Pollard, who has a master’s in business administration. “He is our first president with an MBA and understands and leads us to pursue such business-world benchmarks ,” he said. “His wife, Dr. Prudence Pollard, is a professor of management in our business department and an exam-iner in the Alabama Productivity Center at the University of Alabama.”

And with the designation, also comes added pressure, Allston said. “It puts a healthy pressure on us to keep up the reg-istration,” he said. “We can take it and apply it to other areas of campus, to let our students and faculty know we can be academic and spiritual and navigate those worlds successfully. “ISO designation is for what we’ve done and, to keep the honor, we have to continue to work.” In the meantime, Burnette will be keeping her eye out for the flag to arrive. “I just got an email that said, ‘Please have certificate (and flag) expedited immediately,’ “ she said. “We’re ex-cited about the flag. “Send us the (certificate and flag), and we can blast it all over the place.”

BuddMcLaughlincanbereachedatbudd.mclaughlin@htimes.comand256-532-4527.

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