2018 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

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Table of Contents 2018 Honor Roll of Donors Claflin University A Message from the President 4 Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack President Donors Contribute $6,093,380.47 to Claflin 5 Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, '73 The Honor Roll 7-49 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Mr. George Johnson Jr. Ways to Give to Claflin 50 Assistant Vice President for Communications & Marketing

Mr. J. Craig Cotton Public Relations Director

Ms. Charnita Mack Public Relations/Social Media Coordinator

Mr. Colin Myers, '07 Web Communications Manager and Photographer

Mr. Cecil Williams, '60 Photographer

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2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 5 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT With our sesquicentennial year signaling a new chapter for Claflin University and with a new president at the helm, change is everywhere. This is natural. The defining characteristic of a Claflin University education, after all, is its relevance in this changing world—the phenomenal, transformative power Claflin gives to her students and, in turn, the forward progress that is infused into our communities and the nation.

An institution known and loved for its ability to change with the times, Claflin University is indebted to the loyal partners who support us. eW are buoyed by the Claflin Confidence that donors live and give each and every day. Thank you.

Indeed, the generosity of our stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, corporations, foundations, and faith-based groups, makes all the difference to this special place on a Hilltop High. It enables us to provide direct scholarship assistance to deserving students, whose talent amazes and inspires us all. Philanthropic gifts also make it possible for the University to attract and retain brilliant faculty and fiercely committed staff in a market that is increasingly competitive. Every gift we receive is used to ensure that Claflin University can provide the best experience possible for her students, whose development is our high calling and deep privilege.

The following pages celebrate your role in making possible Claflin’s aspirational vision, which is to be recognized as a leading 21st Century institution of higher education that develops a diverse and inclusive community of globally engaged visionary leaders.

Great stories are remembered for their heroes. Great legacies are known by the legendary leaders who built them. As Claflin University’s story continues to unfold, your support is the selfless contribution that makes the best changes possible. Thank you for adding your name to the list of Claflin’s change-makers.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack President

6 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2018 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY DONORS GAVE $6,093,380.47 Thank you for your gifts and investment in LEVELS OF GIVING Claflin University. Your support is crucial as we strive for excellence and to become one of the THE KENNEDY FELLOWS premier liberal arts institutions in the nation. $50,000.00 AND ABOVE It also will enable us to attract the best and brightest students and preserve the Claflin legacy THE MIDDLETON FELLOWS of developing visionaries, men and women with $25,000.00 - $49,999.99 the lifelong desire to transform society through selfless leadership and service. THE MANNING FELLOWS $10,000.00 - $24,999.99 We also thank all donors for advancing the growth and development of Claflin THE WALKER FELLOWS University. This report includes $5,000.00 - $9,999.99 c o n t r i b u t i o n s f o r t h e p e r i o d J a n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 8 through December 31, 2018. THE 1869 SOCIETY $1,869.00 - $4,999.99

Sincerely, THE CLAFLIN ASSOCIATES $1,000.00 - $1,868.99

THE FOUNDERS’ CLUB $500.00 - $999.99 Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, '73 Vice President for Institutional Advancement THE QUARTER-MILLENNIUM CLUB $250.00 - $499.99

THE CENTURY CLUB $100.00 - $249.99

THE DONORS’ CLUB LESS THAN $100

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HONOR ROLLOFDONORS THE KENNEDY FELLOWS Whittaker V. & Lillie Middleton *Belinda Gergel Foster & Carolyn G. Thayer $50,000.00 and above *Virgil Miller Northan F. Golden Lillian L. Thomas Joel M. Harris Walter & Laura Moore Bernard Haire *William Thompson #William Rogers (Estate) Patricia H. Patterson Jerry Harrison Ollie W. Thompson-Brisbane ***Cherryetta Williams Ronald L. Rhames *Moses & Emma Harvin Verlie A. Tisdale *Joan Steward-Stevens **Hezekiah L. Hayes Aubrey & Gustena Tucker THE MIDDLETON FELLOWS Shellie Stroman Michelle M. Henry Vernon Wallace $25,000.00 - $49,999.99 **Earline H. Ulmer Lillie G. Heyward Dorothy B. Wanton Spencer R. & Minnie Anderson Nancy Wilson Young Granville A. & Cynthia J. Hicks Daisy T. Webster #Sarah M. Evans (Estate) Karl & Marcia Wright **Thelma J. Hudson Gwendolyn S. White Philip G. Harris John & Gail Young Rodney & Tijuana Hudson Bronco H. Wilkes-Crooke *William H. & Annette B. Johnson Shirley A. Hugee Frank M. Wilkins Kenneth R. Manning THE 1869 SOCIETY Ethel G. Jefferson Alford Williams Henry N. & Alice Carson Tisdale $1,869.00 - $4,999.99 Harold H. Jefferson Dorothy Allen-Greene Cassandra A. Jenkins THE CLAFLIN ASSOCIATES THE MANNING FELLOWS Julius Barnes LaDoris L. Jenkins $1,000.00 - $1,868.99 $10,000.00 - $24,999.99 Nora O. Barr ***Bernard V. Johnson Mary F. Adams Myrtle W. Bell Artis Baskin Charles & Deloris Johnson Calvin Alston **Bessie H. Byrd **Alice M. Behlin Rosa W. Kennerly-Dance Shirley Autry Glenda G. Davis *James A. & Cynthia Bennett Ronald & Gloria K. Kirkland Drexel B. Ball Wilhelmenia J. Jefferson Leon & Deborah Bradley Patricia P. Lee John W. Baynes Larry D. & Gloria McCutcheon **Gwendolyn Boyd-Bright *James K. Lehman Alvin Belton *Hema Patel Sandra B. Bright-Perry Daniel L. Lockamy Amy M. Belton DeLaris J. Risher Emma R. Brittain Clifton & Lorrie S. Mack Melissa Belton **Leo F. & Rosa J. Twiggs Essie M. Brown Gerald Mackey Richard K. Blake Semmy Purewal & Emily Watson Candis I. Bugg Louis Mayrant Arthur L. Blume Chad D. Burgess **Ernest & Gina Mensah Iris D. Bomar THE WALKER FELLOWS Norvell Chambers Vela M. Mitchell Gloria A. Breland $5,000.00 - $9,999.99 #William Claflin (Estate) Gladys P. Morgan Bell **Carolyn Briscoe **Clyde A. & Sherry Y. Bess *Keith M. Clarke Paul E. Nelson Mack H. & Janie Burgess Allen G. Britt Jessie L. Cook Thomas J. Pearson Marcus & Leandra Hayes-Burgess William F. Blue Juanita B. Cooper Angela W. Peters Howard C. Butler **Edna Calhoun Ruby J. Crumel Gwendolyn B. Phillips *David & Reba Campbell Cherry Canaday Gregory A. & Marilyn Cummings Kenneth & Carol Pinkney William D. Campbell Barbara A. Chappell *Robin Dease Terry M. Powers William P. Carter Samuel B. Cooper Simon Dickerson Armstead L. Salters Marshall F. Clarke Racine L. Davis Cred U. Dobson Marie F. Saxon Bernard Coaxum **Theresa T. Davis George C. Dudley Wilhelmenia Scott Veronica M. Cohen Frances D. Finney Charles & Gertrude Ellis Celestine Shaw *Ted Creech *Willie L. & Betty Frazier Leroy C. Fogle *Albert & Jimmie B. Shuler Shirley M. Crisp Sadie D. Jarvis Willie E. Ford **Carol C. Singletary Annette B. Cummings Fritz T. Jones Vernetta P. Frederick Benjamin D. Snoddy John & Rebecca Cunningham Cathy L. Jordan Perdellia D. Fulmore Bertha M. Sullivan Maxine R. Cunningham Jessie R. Littlejohn Thomas W. Gaither *Isaac & Ella W. Templeton, Jr. Linton & Hessie Davis

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 9 Marilyn G. Drayton Caesar R. & Ella Richburg Raul C. & Gloria Bradley Andrea Grant Bryon S. Faulk Estella T. Rickenbacker Cecille Brandyburg James A. Grant Genar F. Faulk Martha L. Robinson Barbara M. Brandyburg- Paula D. Hampton Nikky Finney Ruth H. Robinson Furness **Dwayne Harper Sarah D. Finney Temple O. Robinson Geraldine Brantley Valerie E. Harrison B. DaNine J. Fleming *Robert E. Scarborough Elizabeth T. Brooks Ida T. Haywood Herman K. Gaither Susie W. Sexton Ellison E. & Nellie Brown Pearl M. Hicks Brian Gore Angelean V. Smith Lillie F. Brown Neema K. Hooker Virginia M. Grose Hester C. Smith Vickey M. Brown Albert Humphrey James E. Harley Thornwell F. Sowell Billie B. Bryant Keith Hunter **C. Donna M. Harris Tryphenia S. Speed Roosevelt Bryant Anne Jackson Nathaniel Haynes Ronald E. Speight Janie P. Burgess Johnny N. & Joetta Jackson Pearline F. Hutto Madeline G. Thompson Joe Burgess Leois B. Jamison Tennille S. Jean-Paul Suzanne Thorpe Michael C. Butler Norris Jamison Carolyn P. Jenkins Gertie C. Tillerson Walter Butler John Jasina Carolyn D. Johnson Dalton J. Tresvant Morris & Ida C. Campbell Mattie S. Jefferson Charles L. Keels Tolanda V. Tyler Joseph Canty Doris Jenkins Liz Z. Keitt Veronica C. Vincent Ernest R. Carson Herman N. Jenkins Freddie Kirkland Gladys W. Walker Willie C. Coleman Olympia F. Jenkins Josef R. Kirkland Isaiah K. Whaley Charles R. Conner Mattie P. Jones Jacqueline D. Lawrence Roberta S. White Albertha H. Cook Sallie M. Jones Joan T. Lee Hattie M. Whitmire Jackson Cook Jeremiah Judge David R. Long Audrey L. Wilborn Bernita Cooper Tammy A. Kelly Henry L. Mack Marilyn D. Williams Woodrow W. Cooper Willie & Joyce J. Landrum Mattie M. Mallory Patricia J. Williams Franklin & **Clay Sandra Dash James C. & Shirley Lane Nannie Manigault Charles K. Wilson Pamela N. Davenport George F. & Zelda M. Lee *Janice W. Marshall Ellen S. Wright **Samantha J. DeLoache Gloria A. Lee-Hawkins Ralph A. Martino Mary J. Wright Gracie D. Dolly Frank L. Loadholt Priscilla H. McClellan Jessie G. Donnan Phillip E. Lynah Isaiah R. & Chaka McGee THE FOUNDERS’ CLUB Linneaus C. Dorman James A. Mack Robert Miller $500.00 - $999.99 Fredrick G. DuBois Sharetta A. Maynor Miriam C. Montgomery I. Elaine Aiken Barbara P. Elliott Everleen K. McFadden Alma J. Moss George Alexander Dorothy Z. Elmore James E. McGill Gladys V. Moss Clifton H. Anderson Ernest C. Etheredge **Michelle McGill-Murph Benjamin N. & Mary Nesbitt Loretta M. Anderson Sarah P. Fogan Michael R. McKnight Edward R. Newton LaShay M. Austin Zenovia B. Frazier QueWanda A. Middleton Shirley S. Newton Athaniel Badger Gregg N. Frierson Seaward Middleton Stanley Newton Omar Bagasra Genet Fulwood Charles D. Mills Willie B. & Arminta P. Owens Wallace M. Bartelle Lucinda B. Gantt Eugene Mincer Emmaline M. Page Lila M. Beach Toussaint D. Gaskins Pamela D. Mitchell Lorin P. Palmer Herbert W. Beard Affie M. Gibson Paulette S. Morgan William C. & *Lessie B. Price Linda Bilanchone Samuel & Saundra Glover Alfred B. Myers Johnny & Thelma L. Murdaugh Annie L. Bolden Elsie L. Goins Willie Nelson Leo Richardson Linda T. Booker Donna L. Gough Reuben Nesbitt

10 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Samuel Nesmith Audree C. Allen Ellen J. Cunningham Velma M. Haywood James O’Berry Timothy L. Alston Mamie J. Davis Louis S. Hertzog Mildred Ojoye Lorenzo Anderson Lula DeBose John W. Heyward Patricia G. Parker Jeffrey Archie Bridget P. Dewees Anthriest Hill Huey B. Pasley Joan M. Askew Patricia Duggins Carolyn Hill Dorothy A. Pompey Ruthie S. Backman Dianne H. Eagleton Louise G. Hollington Josie R. Pough Desa A. Ballard Lamaris Eagleton Richard Hollis Marjorie T. Pough Gary Barattini Sylvia Z. Ellis Lewis J. Holston Peggy Ratliff Douglas Barnes Sharon Ellison Claudette M. Hopkins Ella E. Ravnell Lindsey Barnette Sharetha H. Emanuel Leonard Huggins Lucille Richardson Vannie D. Barr-Fisher Brenda H. Esau Sheryl Jackson Larry Rivers Wayne Beauford Carolyn R. Evans Dwight C. James Sylvia B. Robinson Harnetha L. Benson Peggy H. Farmer Barbara W. Jenkins Timothy Rogers Dylan Bess James Felder Harry L. Jenkins Lenora M. Sadler Muhammad I. Bey Kristen D. Fountain Nellie R. Jenkins Jeffrey Salley Maudelle S. Bing Doris P. Frederick Cecily B. Johnson Eric Saxon Larry Blanding Lorena B. Fuller Margaret E. Johnson Barbara Seaberry Gail V. Blue Ida V. Gaddy Samuel M. Johnson Janice A. Singletary Vera M. Bodison Keturah E. Gadson Lether S. Johnson-Brock Eugene Singleton Cynthia Bond-Hopson Theresa A. Gaines Albert B. Jones Juanita J. Smart Mamie G. Bostic Willie G. Gamble Eddie Jones Alzine H. Smith Ruth B. Bowden Macon A. Gardner Joseph A. Jones Carolyn R. Snell Connie J. Bowman Margaret M. Gass Laura W. Jones Ruth J. Stephens Daniel D. Bowman Roosevelt Geddis Ruth E. Jordan Trinidell W. Thomas Ruth S. Bowman ***Robert C. & Estelle Gerald Beverly F. Joye Dennis Thompson Courtney S. Bradley Tammy P. Gibbs D. L. Keepler Frank Tucker Belinda D. Branch Eula Gipson Lawrence Keitt Rosco Twiggs Bobby C. Brockman William E. Glenn Douglas E. Kennemore Willie E. Wade John C. Broughton Robert L. Glover Larry Knightner Bertie M. Washington Connie E. Brown Dennis V. Golden Patricia S. Lane Alice M. West Mildred M. Brown John Gooden Brenda Lauderback Doris B. Wilkins Norman A. Brown Carrie D. Green Carolyn E. Lecque Audburgh D. Williams Raymond Brown Sabrina R. Green Mazie G. Lewis Cecil J. Williams Tiffany T. Brown Wilma F. Green Terry C. Littlejohn Edith Williams Genevieve F. Burgess Loretta D. Greene Patricia B. Lott Jimmie H. Winningham Juliet E. Burnett Corrie L. Gregg Bobbie Louden Stephanie Y. Wyche Robert & Carol T. Cannon Rosemarie B. Gregory-West Steven R. Love Twanda E. Young Idella W. Carson Carol J. Haggard Dyanne W. Lyles Charles E. Carter James A. Ham Marion E. Mack THE QUARTER- Kenneth Carter Brenda M. Harris Denver L. Malcom MILLENNIUM CLUB Raymond K. Coleman Tammie R. Harris-Roach Betty P. Malloy $250.00 - $499.99 Ellen D. Cooper Sandra W. Harrison **George F. Manigo Kahlil Addison Emma F. Cooper Laverne J. Harvey Mack C. & Gwendolyn McClam Shirley P. Alford Joseph Cotton Barbara M. Hay Lisa A. McCray

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 11 JESSICA TOLBERT, ’ 19 TOLBERT, JESSICA

12 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS our years ago, Jessica Tolbert would have been hard pressed to predict When the program ended in August 2018, Tolbert continued her study the accomplishments and experiences that awaited her when she abroad odyssey by travelling to Kenya to participate in a student exchange enrolled at Claflin University. Tolbert, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., initiative. Jessica and two other Claflin students spent the entire semester in heard about Claflin after meeting Mike Zeigler, the university's director Kenya. The students were enrolled in mini-courses at Kenya International of admissions, at a college fair. She was so impressed with his presentation University-Africa that kept them on schedule to graduate in May 2019. The that, after conducting her own research, Tolbert made the decision to enroll officials at Kenya were so impressed that three students from Kenya came Fat Claflin without a visit to Orangeburg. "I just knew Claflin was the right to Claflin for the 2019 fall semester. place for me," Tolbert said. Tolbert said that came traveling to two continents in the same year was so Tolbert earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. She initially much more than what she expected. "While in Europe I visited the Czech distinguished herself through her academic performance as a student in the Republic, Italy, Hungary and United Kingdom. Then, going to Kenya after Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College. She later displayed her leadership that was beyond anything I imagined would happen at Claflin," she said. capabilities when she was elected president of the Claflin University Student Government Association during the 2017-18 academic year. Tolbert said that in addition to enhancing her knowledge as a researcher and navigating through the language and cultural diversity of two Serving as SGA president provided Tolbert insight for how to become an distinctly different continents, she discovered a lot about herself. "I found effective leader and the different perceptions of male versus female leaders. out what I can or what I am willing to handle," she said. "I gained a lot of "I learned that there is always room to grow when you hold a leadership confidence in myself. There really is the 'Claflin Confidence.' There were position," Tolbert said. "You have to evolve because issues and priorities many times when I was the only black person in an airport or restaurant. It can change. I also discovered that there is a double standard for women in made me realize how much we - as blacks - have to do in the world to truly leadership positions. We have to look the part at all times - from the way we become global citizens." dress to how we interact with others. Our society still has a long way to go in accepting and respecting women who are in leadership roles." Tolbert chose to attend Dartmouth College, where she is pursuing a doctorate in chemistry. Eventually, she plans to launch a career in higher Although Tolbert was deeply immersed in student politics and other education as an administrator or faculty member. campus activities, she set her sights on study abroad opportunities. Tolbert received her first study abroad opportunity in June 2018 as a research assistant in the International Research Experience for Undergraduates coordinated by Syracuse University. The program, which is funded by the National Science Foundation, assigned Tolbert to research projects for the summer in Austria at Graz University. Tolbert joined investigators studying organic synthesis.

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 13 Regene P. Coleman Lillie R. Edwards Robert F. Goings Lisa Hayes Sheridan Coleman Michael L. Ellis Felicia L. Goins Pamela K. Haynes Valerie D. Coleman James M. Epps Pamela P. Golson Treavor M. Haywood Uva C. Coles Hattie F. Evans Mildred Gooden Amy P. Henderson Carol D. Cook W. Franklin Evans Audrey E. Gordon ***Geraldine C. Henderson Joethel J. Cooper Hattie Evans Boyce Pattie E. Gordon Helen B. Henderson Thewonda Cooper Akeia R. Fair Rebecca S. Gramling Michael Henderson Jessica Cornelius Linda G. Fair Julie Grant Keith A. Hewitt John G. Corry Kenneth L. Feagins Arthurmae S. Gray Lillie M. Heyward Mary I. Cozart Cynthia C. Felder Leonia P. Gray Nina R. Hickson Priscilla M. Cramer Elaine Felder Melissa C. Green-Parker Montez L. Hilliard Felicia H. Crawford Kendrick Felder Donald E. Greene James L. Hodges Joseph L. Crawford Essex Finney Latosia M. Greene Rodonna Hodges Queenie L. Crawford Mozell W. Fludd Levi O. Greene Ansel A. Holback Janice H. Crosland Jenell Ford Rosemary Griffin Harriett Holman Lynn Crosland Mary O. Ford Malik Griffith William Holmes Dennis J. Dallas Linda Foster Lloyd A. Grimes Zan W. Holmes Michelle Y. Daniels Mary Foster Mary Haggard Frances E. Hooks Barbara L. Danner Michelle E. Fox Luvette D. Haigler Robert E. Hoover Doris Dantzler Ida M. Frasier Frankie A. Hailey Joseph L. Hopkins Shawna Darnall Deloris Frazier Roosevelt Halley Bertie R. Howard Juretta A. Dash Lillie M. Frazier Shirley A. Halley Dianne Howard Juanita Daughtry Lazelle E. Free Taron Harden Frank Howard Christine M. Davis Angela B. Fulton Walter A. Harley Almeta T. Howell Clifton E. Davis Hattie M. Fulton Hattie J. Harmon Keith M. Hoyle Laquita N. Davis Gerald J. Gadsden Jean B. Harper Roe Berter Hunt Wendell Davis Jacqueline S. Gadsden Mary E. Harper C. Bradley Hutto Lamar Dawkins James Gallman Kristina J. Harrell Modestine M. Ivery Michael R. Dawson Jo-Ann D. Gallman Leotha Harrell Annie Sue H. Jackson Robin Dease Michael V. Gamble Randall H. Harris Cassandra P. Jackson Mary W. Deku Lisa-Faye Gambrell-Burns Betty B. Harrison Clara D. Jackson Glenda B. DeLoache Charles B. Gary Donald M. Harrison Harriet Jackson Christopher K. Dickey Sterling D. Gary Glenda Harrison Lenore Jackson Cora Dickey Jeffrey A. Gaskin Melodie C. Harrison Lillie M. Jackson Albertha A. Dicks William Gathers Milton Harrison Malik Jackson James M. Dingle Kenneth Gibson Dorothy M. Hart Nakiba S. Jackson Crawford Dinkins Delores J. Giles William L. Harter Nichole M. Jackson Shance D. Doctor Linda Gilliard-Johnson Marva S. Harvey Alonzo James Connie S. Dozier E. G. Glaude Ruth O. Harvey Betty A. James Shirley L. Dunham Adrenna A. Glover Samina N. Hassanali Delores F. James LaQuine V. Duran Ayanna C. Glover Clemmie B. Hatchett Frank V. James William H. Durant Barbara C. Glover Joyce W. Hatney Ralph James Sherry H. Eckles Gregory J. Glover Caleen Hawkins Ruth L. James Dawes Edwards Sandra F. Glover Jessica J. Hawkins Shelia Jamison

14 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Margaret McDonald Deborah M. Scott Sophia L. Amaker Toyya Brawley Gray Christoph McFadden Pamela G. Shuler Pamela T. Anderson Deborah P. Breedlove James R. McInnis Mary L. Simmons Angela J. Andrews Hazel Breland Shirley A. McPherson Alvenia Singleton Pamela D. Andrews Gloria P. Brewer Brenda R. Milton Gregory Singleton, MD Bismarck A. Apraku Joseph Briggs Janelle S. Mitchell Albertha Sistrunk-Krakue Eileen Arroyo Freda A. Brock Maurice V. Mitchell Cynthia Smalls Nancy M. Austin Andrea Brooks Barbara C. Moore Ruby E. Smalls-Senior Margie Ayers Angela G. Brown Ernest & Betty Moore Eva J. Smith Jo Helen Baker Bennie Brown Sharon E. Moss Tangela B. Solomon Gene Ball Clarence T. Brown Henry Murdaugh Saundra P. Stephenson Antoine P. Barnes Eula M. Brown Ernestine L. Neal-Ricks Delores Stewart Constance N. Barnes Harry Brown Samuel Neely Getha Stukes LaKesha N. Barnes Lerna O. Brown Abraham E. Nesmith Cheryl Swanier Katherine G. Barnwell Lois W. Brown Shirley Nichols Melanie Taylor Cleveland J. Barr Theodis Brown Doris V. Nickoless Darius Thomas Ruth M. Barrentine Timothy M. Brown Ernest E. Nimmons Gertie L. Tippitt Rebecca Bartelle Todd Brown Gary Patterson Lamar Tisdale Eva Base Wilhelmenia S. Brown John C. Pearson Jerry L. Vick Curtis M. Bates Harry B. Burchstead Bernice Pelzer Kenny Walden Zachery Beasley Annie W. Burgess Valanti C. Pelzer Ronald Washington David L. Beckley Mattie J. Burroughs Charles Pimble Richard E. Watkins Annie R. Belton JoAnne Z. Butler Denita A. Pleasant Latecia Watley-Long James B. Bennett John P. Callahan Dorea L. Pleasant-Jenkins Thelma S. Watson Cheryl Berry Anthony Calloway Karey Poinsette Valerie R. Watson Validra W. Berry Curt Campbell Maria Prezzy Rachel A. Weatherless Shirley A. Biggs Curtis Campbell Derrick L. Quarles Belinda Wheeler Lee C. Bines Danny L. Cannon Gloria Ragins-McKnight Jennifer E. White Willa Bing Harris James D. Cannon Devin L. Randolph Lorraine S. White Hennie W. Blackman Gryff Carosiello Amara Ransom-Johnson Dorothy White-Rouse Deborah Blackmon Rosemary J. Carr Ronald A. & Thelma B. Ravenell Ada W. Wiggins-Grayson Wayne M. Blake Corleen Carswell Corine C. Rawlison Clark F. Williams Cynthia F. Blume Evan Carter Erika L. Rhett Jonelle Williams Marjorie Boafo-Appiah Pamela Carter Suzanne E. Ricco Margaret F. Wilson Dorothy S. Bomar Cheryl A. Caution-Parker Brianna Richards Beulah M. Zeigler Frank Bonds Tonya Ceasar Sam Richardson James C. Zimmerman Edna J. Bonner Kevin T. Charles Hazel R. Richberg Thomas J. Bowman Leon G. Chavous Stanley Rivers THE CENTURY CLUB Dorie N. Boyce Michael Cheatham Bertha W. Robinson $100.00 - $249.99 Brenda L. Boyd Charlene I. Cheeks Carolyn Robinson Ebbie Abraham Victoria Boyd Elmer L. Chisholm Robert F. Sabalis Barbara J. Adams Joan R. Bradley Vivian M. Choplin James H. Salley Deborah Adams Lorene Bradley Barbara R. Clark Grace H. Salters Leola Adams Dinita C. Bradshaw-Brown Lula Cleckley Wendell A. Samuels Joseph Alley Joseph H. Brandenburg Gerald Clinkscales

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 15 Rogers G. Jarvis Winifred G. Lefft Yvonne Miller Aokwele N. Polidore Tiffany K. Jean-Paul JoAnn W. Lemon Betty A. Minton Alan Pomaville Tamara Jeffries-Jackson Regina H. Lewis Wyatt Minton Robin D. Porter Juanita M. Jenkins Lauretta Little Ortega F. Misouri Liza M. Porterfield Jacob Jennings Sarah Littlejohn Cathy Mitchell Jean H. Pratt Arleen Johnson Lakisha R. Lockhart-Rusch Mattie M. Mitchell Patricia A. Price Charles B. Johnson Hallie C. Loiacono Georgia G. Montgomery William C. Price Faye W. Johnson David Longshore Gwenevere M. Moody Leon C. Prieto Gertrude S. Johnson Walter R. Lowery Betty C. Moore Myril L. Primus-Brown Jannie Johnson Barbara E. Mabry Flossie O. Moore Betty J. Pringle Ruby Johnson Carolyn C. Mack Mazie Morris Gwendolyn G. Pringle Shakenya S. Johnson Christie A. Mack Desiree H. Morse Neosha Pringle Tamera E. Johnson Kuhanandha Mahalingam Paul Morton Wanda J. Puryear Temeshia L. Johnson Deborah L. Manigo Betty B. Moses Cathelyn P. Quick Wanda F. Johnson Charles E. Mann Kimberly Mulack Lurma Rackley Zula M. Johnson Joe M. Mannng Cynthia Muncie Roosevelt Ratliff, Jr. Annie J. Johnston Yvette D. Massey Warren Murdock Geraldine H. Ray Alfonza Jones John W. Matthews Lillian B. Murphy Barbara A. Raysor Alvin C. Jones Joe W. May Melba Myers-Taylor H. Jason Reed Arthur Jones Annie McCain Kenneth J. Neat Tori Reeder Elizabeth E. Jones Ronald McCall Ronald M. Neil Kathy Rhoad Mary J. Jones Leroy D. McClain Gwynth R. Nelson Thomas Ann Rice Norrece T. Jones Maxine McClain Millie Nelson William Q. Rice Lola T. June Destiny McClary Paula R. Newsome Mildred M. Richardson Cherrilyn J. Keaise Earline F. McClary Echol Nix Victoria Richardson Ruth M. Kelly Peytrienne G. McCormick Bernadette E. Nwafor George Riley Margie Z. Kennebrew Tammy J. McCottry Angel Oliver Kenneth Riley Connie L. Kennedy Devonya McCreary-Wayt Barry D. Oliver John W. Ringo Darrell Ketchens Richard McCree Donald Oliver Gloria M. Rivers Abdullah M. Khan James McDowell Herman Oliver Leonard Rivers Demetrice E. King Joseph T. McElveen Nathaniel & Frances Parks Kayrine Rivers-Hampton Ruth E. King James L. McFadden Kianna Parrott Margaret A. Roberts Bernice W. Kirkland James E. McFarland Chirag V. Patel Mark A. Roberts A. A. Kirven Rosemary T. McGee Robynn Pearson Veronica P. Robertson Richard Kittredge Martha L. McKinney Steven A. Pearson Henry J. Robinson Thomas E. Knowlin James T. McLawhorn Zenobia K. Perkins Tommie L. Robinson Judith A. Knox Lorenzo McRae Charles L. Perrineau Delores D. Rock Andra S. Ladson Johncie S. Mendenhall Paul E. Perry Ajaye H. Rollerson Robert L. Laney Andrea M. Mercer Titus I. Perry Evelyn Romine Nancy D. Laribo Gwendolyn B. Middleton Simone Phipps Arthur Rose Lakeisha F. Lawrence Mae F. Middleton Eartha Pinckney Betty J. Rush-Robinson Michelle M. Leavell Carolyn Middleton Young Julia Pinckney Sajid Saleem Gloria C. Lebby Johnnie Miller Vivian Pinkett Elizabeth G. Salley Dwana D. Lee Mary Miller Brandolyn T. Pinkston Raynard Salley

16 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Robin Sally Derrick Swinton Marvin U. White Tracy Young Louise M. Salter Harold Talley Mary E. White Yolanda C. Young Bernice Sanders F. Hillary Taylor Sheri White Jason Youngkeit Bernice G. Sanders Laurie Taylor Revonda D. Whitley John H. Yow Eleanor R. Sanders-Lawson Maurice Taylor Qiana Whitted Bertha Zimmerman Tara H. Saracina Richard Taylor Carol S. Wilkins Ione D. Saxon Sandra B. Taylor Flora B. Wilkins THE DONOR’S CLUB Stephan L. Schaefbauer Elizabeth W. Teter Aleck F. Williams Less than $100.00 Sue G. Schneider Brenda Thomas Bobby L. Williams Charkinah Adams Muriel L. Scott Charlie Thomas Brenda L. Williams Leroy Adams Pamela G. Scott Dozier Thomas Charles Williams Pernice C. Adams Ulanda S. Scott Evia Z. Thomas Ellen M. Williams Olamide Adebowale Gloria Scriven Reginald A. Thomas Ethel C. Williams Gideon Adu Richelle L. Sexton Carmen L. Thompson Fred T. Williams Qunicy Agnew Altormeaze S. Shaw Lois A. Thompson J. Elbert E. Williams Akintokewa Akinroluyo Michael Shaw Wilhelmina Thompson Larry Williams Donna S. Akuamoah Shawn L. Sheard James E. Tolbert Melvenia W. Williams Jessica Albino Gwendolyn L. Simmons Patricia L. Tolbert Patricia D. Williams Rosa Alcantar Sandra P. Sims Janice W. Toliver Robert L. Williams Deborah Alston Venice T. Singletary Yolanda C. Toney Rufus J. Williams M’Kayla Alston Brenda N. Singleton Sheree L. Trent Thurmond Williams Carolyn L. Amaker Mary C. Sistrunk Crystal L. Tucker Vernell W. Williams Nikki Amaker Janette Sistrunk-Welcher Judy E. Tucker-Buck James E. Williams Stella L. Amaker Scipio S. Smalls Christopher Tull Alice R. Wilson Audrey Anchirinah Gwendolyn G. Smith Herbert L. Turner Mary C. Wilson Afton Anderson Henry M. Smith Sheila G. Tyson Mildred M. Wilson Dahshi S. Anderson Marilyn S. Smith Johnerson & Kesha Ueal Paul B. Wilson Gwendolyn P. Anderson Martha S. Smith Josefa E. Wall Carolyn B. Winn Mary S. Anderson Minerva P. Smith Richard J. Wallace Gladys L. Wole Rose Anderson Marilyn Spells Carole A. Walters Phyllis J. Wolfe Naja Argrow Thelma M. Spurgeon Debra A. Walters Mitali P. Wong Alma H. Artemus Geneva D. Stafford Willie Ware Claretta B. Woodard John Babbitt Stephanie F. Stafford Wanda R. Waring Brenda Woods Nadara Bacon Virginia B. Stafford Edward Washington Ronnie L. Woods Cherie Bailey Thelma M. Stanton Jack C. Washington Paula R. Wooldridge Mattie L. Bailey Faye Stevens Lillian H. Washington Emmanuel Wright Jasmine Baker Mollie M. Stewart Vince Watchorn Janette D. Wright Vivian R. Baker Nicholas Stewart Thomasena Watkins Jenette V. Wright Barbara S. Ballen Edward T. Strange Cassie Watson Johnnie Wright Tiara Banks Alfreda T. Stroman Lisa Way Teresa H. Wright Bittany Barnes Freya Sullivan-Huffman Robert Welch William Wrighten Kelse Barnes Troy Summers Sarah L. West Cheri Yates Travis Barnes Vance Summers, Jr. Darriel Whetstone Frederick N. Yebuah Linda G. Barr Betty P. Sumter Betty S. White Lauretta A. Young Joyce S. Battiste

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HONOR ROLLOFDONORS gbai Okoronkwo, who was a member of the Alice Carson Tisdale Dr. Cheryl Swainer, professor in the department of Mathematics Honors College, graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer and Computer Sciences, called Agbai the "full package." "He has the science with a minor in cybersecurity and a 3.87 grade point average. intelligence, the looks, great interpersonal skills and is a natural-born Before his matriculation at Claflin, Agbai graduated from Dority leader," she said. "He is a real go-getter and I expect him to be a leader in International Secondary School in Nigeria. Dority International is listed as corporate America. He will go far." one of the country's best private schools with rigorous entrance exams and Along-standing records of high achievement on the African senior exam. Swainer, who has contacts with Goldman Sachs, first invited the corporate giant to Claflin knowing the caliber of some of her students. "I wanted them Agbai headed to Claflin on the recommendation of a school counselor to partner with us and I wanted them to hire talented African-American who knew about the university and its focus on global engagement. "The students," she said. "So why not start at Claflin? We help students fulfill word about Claflin is out in our country," he said. "People know about this their dreams. That's who we are." university and I wanted to be part of what is happening." Agbai was one of three Claflin students in the 2019 graduating class who Agbai, who speaks fluent English, French and Igbo, one of Nigeria's three were offered jobs with Goldman Sachs. major languages, was initially a little lonesome and homesick. However, after meeting other international students, especially those from other While at Claflin, Agbai served as a member of the International Students' African countries, that changed. As his comfort level increased, he focused Association, was a member and president of the campus chapter of the his energy on his studies. National Society of Black Engineers, and a campus tutor in algebra, calculus and chemistry. He also placed second in Claflin's first student research His sophomore year, he received an internship with Survey Monkey. As a competition. junior he interned with Goldman Sachs. Agbai was also part of a team from Claflin that qualified for the three-day Agbai is now in New York City working full-time with Goldman Collegiate Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition, hosted by the Naval Sachs, a leader in global investment banking, securities and investment Information Warfare Center Atlantic and the South Carolina Lowcountry management. He works in internal audits and specifically looks at Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronic Association. cybersecurity and risk analysis. Agbai is passionate about both areas, which are major issues as individuals and companies worry about hacked data His ultimate goal is to head back to Nigeria and open a "boot camp" to and personal information. prepare students for positions with national and international companies. "How long it might take to get this up and running, I'm not sure," he said. "The causes of these types of crimes and how they can be prevented will "For now, I want to make the connections, but I want to go back home and be one of my primary responsibilities," he said. "I've spent my time here provide students with the technology skills they will need not just learning what I was being taught, but doing additional research on to function in this high-tech economy." cybersecurity and figuring out what role I can play. College has provided me the foundation that enabled me to do research on an issue. I've tried to take advantage of all that was here at Claflin, so I am ready for my next steps."

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 19 Quinton A. Baxter Tyra Bracey Tiare Z. Brown Deandra R. Chandler Margaret J. Baylor Elizabeth H. Bradley Tichina Brown John A. Chapman Lillie Beasley Glover Krista M. Bradley Nicole Bruce Jaleel Charles Linda P. Bell Tommi Bradley Destiny S. Brunton Annie Charley Shayla M. Bell Toni Bradley Barbara I. Brunson Maydene Charley Aisha L. Bellinger Brenda L. Brailey Courtenay Brunson Desiree E. Chavis Jacob Bellinger Queen B. Brailey Kim M. Bryant DeAnna E. Cheek Selena Bellinger Alisa Brailey-Black Melonie Bryant DaNia Childress Aderemi Bello Mary Q. Brandyburg Ayesha Bryson Teresa E. Childs Ruthie M. Bello James E. Brenn Thedra Bullock Briana Chisolm Eugene Bennett Barbara K. Brewer Nancy B. Bunch Harvey E. Choplin Shakera I. Bennett Carol M. Briggman Genola A. Burke Timothy Christian II Breanna Berrios Malik Briggs Barbara A. Burkel Asia Clark Briana Berry Chantel Brightmen-Haynes Deloris Burnett Deitri M. Clark Jerimiah Berry Emmett Britt Shelvin Burns Phillip B. Clavon Joann R. Berry Joann J. Britt Robert H. Burnside Bessie B. Cleckley CJ Berry-Vaughn Randalyn Britt Tiana Bush Thea W. Cleckley Corey A. Bess Sarah Brogdon Cheyenne Butler Tommy Cleckley Patricia A. Bettard Akeem Brooks Raven Butler Kelsey Coard Samantha Bey Jacqueline H. Brooks Juliette W. Byrd Jasmine Cole Sondra W. Bibbs Amelia D. Broughton Michael Byrd Carnell Collins Mary Black Arnesha E. Brown Whyllys H. Byrd Rydreakus D. Collins Xavier Black Brandon Brown Willie Byrd Dominik Colter Deborah N. Blacknall Calvin L. Brown Darnell J. Byrd-McPherson Sallie Cooks Mary G. Blake Cheryl F. Brown Cecilia Byrd-Mack Gloria R. Cooper Faye Bland Courtney Brown Julie Cain Morgan Cooper Jonathan Blanding Danny Brown Makayla Cain Patrice M. Cooper Monica Blunt Dorneisha N. Brown Valeria Cain Sheri W. Cooper Doris Bluuitt Gloria S. Brown Willie M. Cain Sherry L. Cooper Deepika Bogati Jazmin Brown Gloria Caldwell Steve Copeland Akeem A. Boneparte Jerome A. Brown Norman L. Caldwell Helen Corbett Maxine Boneparte Johnny Brown Rubye K. Calhoun Elaine J. Corley Minnie P. Bonepart Katemia A. Brown Essie Campbell William Coulter Dorothy A. Bonnette Keisha Brown Jalesa Campbell Latovia Covington Lillie A. Bonnette Kyla Brown Leiloni Campbell Dedric A. Cowser Alexis Bookman LaQuetta Brown Taaliah Campbell Michelle Coyle Alexis Bosier Louvenia C. Brown Elaine E. Canady Ashley Craig Willie O. Bouie Marlena Brown Willie J. Carpenter Lucius Craig Tyjae Bouyer Mitchell Brown Shevon Carr Haley Craven Annie Bovain Myrtice A. Brown James Carraway Damon B. Crawford Justin Bowen Patricia W. Brown Stanyetta Carson Destiny Crawford Patricia Bowman Paulette Brown Endia S. Casey-Agoumba Kiersten Criddle Pearl I. Bowman Tatiana Brown Ayanna J. Chadwick Julia A. Crutchfield Kemira Boyd Tessa D. Brown Vallie Chambliss Catherine M. Cruz

20 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Angela P. Current-Felder Joshua Downey Zhane’ Fleming Eddye S. Gay Remarcus Curry Richard Drayton Betty D. Fludd Jordan Geddis Amber Cuttino Joan Drummond Ella A. Fludd Yvonne D. Gelzer Sakshyam Dahal Tim Duffy Cynthia Fogle Latonya B. Germany Pauline Darby Warren L. Dukes Gail Fogle Zakkiyah Geter Mariette A. Dargan Elizabeth A. Duncan Mary K. Fogle Muata Gibson-Hunter Allen D. Dargins Camern Dupree Marcella C. Folks Christopher Gilliam Pratikkumar Darji Desmond Durant Cedric Ford Jaquez Gilliard Derrick F. Dash Sidney-Lawrence Durham Tracey N. Foster Kimberly Gilliard Kim R. Dash Chantel Duscent Georgia W. Fowler Alvin D. Gilyard Heyward Davenport Treykwon Dyer Brandy Foxe Marsha Gittinger Annie David Loreta Dylgjeri Denise M. Foye Kashaira Givens Mildred David Zhane’ Eaddy Cheri Franklin LaToya A. Glen Alondrya Davis Deandra Ealey Norman Frasier Jacquline Glisson Edna L. Davis Betty B. Edwards Jeronica A. Frazier Briana Glover Elise Davis Peyton Edwards James Frederick Brittnay Glover Johnique Davis Salome Edwards Nathaniel Frederick Deloris D. Glover Laura C. Davis Ashley N. Elliott Maxine A. Freeman Johanna Glover Levant Davis Jackie R. Epps Shekinah Frieson Phaidra S. Glover Robin Davis Ashanti Ervin Megan Fulks Frost George Glymph Keema Davis-Harley Beatrice S. Evans Steven Fuller Jacob Goddard Kiara Dawkins Gladys M. Evans Dorothy M. Fulmore Sheryl Goodloe Charlesetta M. Dawson Ieisha Evans-Keitt Louisa Fulmore Patsy R. Goodwin Tarryn Delyons Jellisa Ewan Jacquelyn R. Fulton Robert D. Gordan Nelson Dennis Ginny Fadeley David Funchess Angela N. Gordon Tyisha S. Dennis Willie Mae W. Fair Audrey Funderburk Enrique R. Gordon Krunal Desai Barbara Fairfax Kia Funderburk Waverly L. Gordon Toni DeWitt Annie Fairley Sara M. Funderburk William E. Gorham Mary Dibble Trisana Fairweather Cokeitha J. Gaddist Alisha Gourdine Dorothy P. Dickey Jimon Farmer Jerry L. Gadsden **Jerry & Wanda Govan Ernest B. Dickey Brandi Faulk Irene H. Gaffney Jocelyn Grace Maxsell L. Dickey Andrea L. Felder Jerrlyn Gaghum Betty Graham Warren Dickey Leonard Felder Daijah Gaither Dateisha Graham A. A. Dicks Melissa H. Felder Jermaine A. Gamble Justin Graham Christian Dicks Monique Felix Jesse Gamble Alexia Grant Jerry L. Dicks Cheryl L. Fennell Joyce V. Gamble Joan Grant Minnie M. Dicks Josephine Ferguson Hermenia T. Gardner Lakesha Grant Sheila W. Dicks Rajanee Ferguson Iva J. Gardner Winter Grant Yvonne Dingle-Rogers Ashley M. Fields Miriam Garrett Derika Gray Frances B. Dinkins Shirley T. Fields Savon Garrett James W. Gray Jabreia Dirton Tammie Fields Jykeira Garvin Spencer Gray Evelyn M. Disher Jackie Flagler John Gass Ulysses Gray Amber Dove Allen H. Fleming Julius Gathers Ronald Grayson Jasminn Dow Elijah K. Fleming Lorenzo Gavin Perry L. Grayton

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 21 Antwayn Green Annie Haynes Alexus Jackson Robert F. Johnson Ashleigh Green Laura Haynes Allen M. Jackson Roxanne R. Johnson Dionna S. Green Linda M. Hayward Ashley Jackson Shirley C. Johnson Jayneil Green Ferdenia M. Haywood Barbara J. Jackson Ta-tanshia Johnson Minnedore F. Green Louis M. Haywood Deloris A. Jackson Taija Johnson Monique Green Odou Haze Dominique Jackson Tondric Johnson Shynelle Green Ellen R. Heatley Shirrel R. Jackson Travis T. Johnson Tonya Green Shaneka Hemingway Brenda T. Jamerson Travon S. Johnson Dorothy J. Greene Trevar Hemphill Justin James Vermelle J. Johnson Ghussan R. Greene Johnnie R. Henderson Royya L. James Victoria L. Johnson T’Darius Gregg Helen V. Henry Tonya James Virgil L. Johnson Reynard Gregory Alexcia Herring William F. James Golanda Johnson-Hamlin Annette D. Grevious Trasha N. Hickman Doris J. Jamison Chrishaun P. Jones Samarya Grier Titus O. Hicks Jeremy Jamison Demetrius M. Jones Sylvia B. Grubb Daniel S. Higgins Swakaria Jamison Dorothy M. Jones Tynisha Guess Clemmie Hill Tyrell Jamison Esther Jones Kelvin Guinyard Lauritza S. Hill Luana Jefferson Gerald & Sheryl S. Jones Ruthie W. Guinyard Robert Hill Romona Jeffery Jerelene P. Jones Westley Guyton Walter Hill Amaris Jenkins Jerome A. Jones Harriett A. Haigler Angela Hill-Harmon Brittany Jenkins Kendra L. Jones James S. Hall Shannon B. Hilton Cordelia Jenkins Kevin Jones Shirley D. Hall Carshawn B. Holliday Darlene Jenkins Kia J. Jones Anthony Hallmon Jerry T. Hollis Emma L. Jenkins Latasha Jones Francis Halyard James E. Holman Jackie Jenkins Mary F. Jones Renee Hamilton Renee’ Holman James Jenkins Najarvis Jones Xavier Hampton Linda G. Holmes Kenyatta Jenkins Shirley T. Jones Kiersten Hargett Lamar K. Holt Tiara V. Jenkins Joya Joseph Elaine M. Harley Denise Hook Morgan Jenkins-White Alexis Joyner Bradley Harris Silvaris Hooks Samuel E. Jenkins, Sr. Ajah M. June Essence Harris Linda Howard Alma T. Jennings Chinonyerem Kalu-Onuma Eunice R. Harris Gloria Howell Barvet Jennings LaTasha M. Keaise-Woods Jacqueline Harris Xavier Howell DeAndre Jennings Laura J. Keith Shamico Harris Evelyn A. Hubbard Katherine G. John Donnell S. Keitt Eddie C. Harrison Jerry A. Hubbard Barbara M. Johnson Stephanie Keitt Ruth B. Harrison Jamie Hudgens George W. Johnson Valarie Keller Jeff Hart James P. Hudson Joshua D. Johnson Brandon & Amaris Kelley Nancy M. Hart Shelby N. Huff Kentrel Johnson Barbara Kelly Rose Hart Kimberly Hunt Kevin M. Johnson Brianna Kelly Salvatore S. Hart Erin Hutto LaVascia Johnson Demeturia L. Kelly Malik Harvey Tishiro P. Inabinet Linwood Johnson Cynthia Kendrick Zia Hasan Audrey M. Irick Melissa Johnson Delano M. Kennedy Brittany Hawkins Mary Irving Nettie J. Johnson ManuVette Kennedy Brooke G. Hawkins Carletta A. Ivey Peggy Johnson Sallie G. Kennedy Malik Hayes Terrence Izzard Reginald K. Johnson Sheila G. Kennedy

22 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Theodore Kennedy Gregory Lyles Dale McLendon Kevin Moyer Dia Kennerly Timothy Lyons Adrienne M. McMichael Jessica Mozie Tolly A. Kennon Annette Mack Nadine McMillan Ni’Mat Muhammad Zakerra Killian Kenneth Mack Bettye Melton Nidja Muldrow Minsoo Kim Mary F. Mack Matthew V. Melvin Marelyn H. Murdaugh Crystal Kimpson Doris C. Magwood Cheryl Mickens India Murph Latoya Kinard Mona Maharjan Faybeon L. Mickens Krystal Murphy Robert Kinard Arthie Major Cynthia B. Middleton Matt Murphy Delona J. Kindell Catherine P. Major Jemaya Middleton Antionette Murray Alexander King Rachel Major Katrina Middleton Denise Murray Gregory King Shurli MakMillen Aliyah Miller Jean V. Murray Simone King Alissa Malbrough Anna G. Miller Kevin Murray Trae Kinnard Shaneise Manaiza Jamaica Miller Colin M. Myers John Kirkland Rosa L. Manigo Janeeka Miller Yvonne Myrick-Crum Youshi Kirkland Eric Manna Marian C. Miller De’Shon Nails Kenneth Koonce Nancy M. Marable Eaker Najla Miller ChiRhonda Neal Sandra Kouamou Leroy Mars Angela J. Mintz Tracey Nelson Jasmine Lance Bobby Marsh Josephine Mitchell Daisy N. Nelson-Century Darrell Langston Quahnkatiere Marshall Karen C. Mitchell Ngan Nguyen Trey Law Becky L. Martin Veronica Mitchell Carrie M. Nicholson Genova H. Lawrence Clifford Martin Hillary Moakya Khalil Nicholson Austin Lawton Travis Martinez Briana Mole Alexis Norfleet Lynn Lee Williams Hattie Mayes Bridgett Monroe Tiaria Norman Brittani Levine John Mazyck Brittany Monroe Mackie Norris Ivah Levy Miracle Mazzee Angelica Moore Tiffanie Oglesby Bernice G. Lewis Carol M. McClain Bridget Moore Mekka Okereke Cassandra Lewis Michiko G. McClary Destinee Moore Devonte Oliver Kayla Lewis Alfredia F. McClellan Joan L. Moore Alice Owens Tallon Lewis Betty McClenan Khadijah Moore Ingrid R. Owens Sharon Lewis-Karamoko Margaret McClurkin-Held Lorna T. Moore Michelle Owens Betty Lincoln Keshia McCollough Matthew & Dominique Moore Virginia A. Owens Tommy Littles Genevieve L. McConico Russia Moore Monique Palmer Rowena G. Loadholt William McDonald Williams R. Moore Pratima Pandey Gloria Locke Genova McFadden Leroy Morant Raven Parker Derek Long Takia McFadden Devin Morgan Rodell J. Parker Louise Long Pod Leslie H. McIver Glotavia Morris Tyren Parker Moleek T. Loper A’lexus B. McKee Michael Morris Wendea Parkes Adia Louden Walter H. McKelvey Janeala Morsby Joyce A. Parrish Joshua Louis Teresa McKine Donna M. Mosby Michael Parson Edythe Louise Ryan McKinney Ethel B. Moseley Akash Patel Susan Lourie Elijah McKinnis Carolyn V. Mosely Ashitkumar G. Patel Steven Love Quentin McKnight Kenneth D. Mosely Parth Patel Toni L. Love Ruth A. McKnight Retis Moss Curtis Patterson Audra Love-Cook Anna R. McLendon Kayla Moultrie Deborah Patterson

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 23 Eugene Patterson Annie G. Purvis Mary Robinson Bobby Shaw Dianne D. Paul William A. Purvis Michael Robinson Diantha Shaw Shakeal Paul Alana Rabb O. W. Robinson Caroline Sherman Claudette S. Pauling Jushita Rahman Sha’Keela Robinson Demetrius Sherman Jamie T. Paulk Veronica D. Rahming Tyrone R. Robinson Swikriti Shrestha Sammy Pazi Eartha W. Randolph Willie Robinson Harrison Shuler Daniel Peacock Amber Ravenell Wilson Robinson Kathryn Silva Nia Peak Henry Ravenell Pamela Robinson-Duckson JoVanna Simmons Sallie S. Peake Shania Ravenell N’Dia Rogers Lyric Simmons Polly Pearson Britton Reed Harriet Roland Sherry Simmons Tracy Peele Barbara L. Reid Benita Rollins Sheryl W. Simmons Linda D. Peeler Ebone Reid Donna Rone Mary Simon Preston Pendergrass Mary Remy Mildred D. Rose Octavia Simon Brittany Pensel Sadie L. Rhett Vernell S. Ross Regina Simon Jalon Caleb Percy Deon Rhode Abraham Rotich Mary E. Simpson Alycia Perez-Johnson Emma Rice Annette M. Roundtree Nicole Simpson Morgan Perkins Jasmine Rich Edythe Rowe Tineshia Simpson Aaron Perry Cecelia Richardson Linda Rowe Ashira Sims Peggy Perry Charles W. Richardson Gloria F. Rudolph Paul K. Sims Charlene M. Peterson Gail A. Richardson Doris M. Ruff Jessie Singletary Don Phillips Jazman Richardson Devetta Rush Nasia Singletary Tyler Pikes Jessica A. Richardson K. Rutherford Alvenia Pinckney Singleton Ansonia Pinckney Kayla Richardson Glenice T. Saddler Evelyn M. Singleton Jasmine Pinckney William E. Richburg Jessica B. Salgado Geraldine S. Singleton Hercules Pinkney John H. Rickenbacker Brittany Salley Joe Singleton Ashanti Pitts Dominque Riggins Roland R. Salley Kartika S. Singleton Kenita D. Pitts Jasmine B. N. Riley Sacajawea Salley Kayla Singleton Lynnette D. Polite ChanTeeyah Rivera Antonio Sanchez Annie H. Sistrunk Elizabeth Pollard Betty M. Rivers Narcissus Y. Sanders Mary L. Smalls Shalanda Pollins Kizzy M. Rivers Dessie Savage BreShara Smith Joy Pollock Melody Rivers Ashley N. Schofield Daquawn T. Smith Alethia B. Porter Geneva S. Roache Chance L. Schultz David L. Smith Danielle L. Porter Dorothy S. Roberson Bertha M. Scott Harold R. Smith Oliver Pough Samuel G. Roberson Dolores Scott Jasmine Smith Harry Powell D’Andria Robertson Ernestine B. Scott Juwan L. Smith Jannie V. Preacher Antoine Robinson Jamellah D. Scott Mary B. Smith Chicquetta S. President Celycia J. Robinson Jessica S. Scott Priscilla B. Smith Mary B. Pressley Clara B. Robinson Joyce Scott Shannon D. Smith Leon Price Debra Robinson Malik Scott Sierra Smith Loretta R. Price Ellen L. Ricoma Monica Scott Yawanda Smitih Hannah Priester Jamaris Robinson Thomas L. Seabrooks Aubrey Snow Christine B. Primus Jasmine N. Robinson Candice Seawright Carole & Greg Sox Terri M. Prince Kenya Robinson Gloria J. Seawright James E. Spann Evelyn B. Pringle Lillie P. Robinson Susan H. Sharperson Africa Spates

24 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Eris B. Speights Marie Thompson Birdie M. Washington Jacquelyn F. Williams Joyce Spells Pearl J. Thompson Ira R. Washington Jamela Williams Chandra Spigner Samuel O. Thompson Jackie Washington Johnnie C. Williams Trinity Spikes Brian & Shanika Tillman Jaquan Washington Kayla M. Williams April Spraggins Johnson Myasia Timmons George W. Watson LaChrista Williams Andre Staley Travon Tisdale Joseph Watson Leofice Williams Melinda Staley Kiyshay Tobin Margueritta Watson Maurice A. Williams Kennedy Stanciel Quianna Tobin Debra J. Watson-Norman Meleq Williams Covia L. Stanley Walter A. Tobin Janice Watts Nicholas Williams Kandace Starks Bernice W. Tribble Tammy G. Watts Shanika Williams Te’Ron Staton Rachel Troutman Ella Waymer Tradd Williams Mildred H. Steed Glinda M. Tucker Cassandra M. Weeks Walter T. Williams Robert Steedley Gloria Tucker Jermaine Whack Ariel Wilson Geraldine Stephens Margaret P. Tucker Mary D. Whaley Betty Wilson Ruby K. Stewart Markese Tucker Booker T. & Loretta Whetstone Chasity Wilson Stanley Stewart Amelia Tucker-Shaw Stacey K. Whitacre Cordea Wilson Jasmaine Stokes Zaragona M. Tuggles Charles White Herbert M. Wilson Makayla Stormer Brittany Turner Christopher White Hester N. Wilson Edward Strait Jaleisa Turner Destiny White Niqueisa Wilson Dekendra Streeter George Twiggs Ellis White Ruth Wilson Donald M. Strock Ayanna C. Tyler Jaffee F. White Yvonne K. Wilson Raven Strong Brittany S. Tyler Khalilah White Sue Wilson-Yates Shauntiera Stuckey Curtis Tyler Latoya T. White Elsie A. Wingfield Georgia B. Sturgis Jasmine Tyler Marla W. White Anne S. Winstead Harold D. Sturgis Kendra Tyler Tammy White Barbara Woodruff Genease F. Summerson Dale & Jeanine D. Tyson Trinai White Felicia R. Woods Steilan T. Sumpter Mia Ulmer Donald Whitney Sarah D. Woods Janette M. Sweat Ericka VanDyke Ruthmae M. Whitney Milton L. Worsley Betty H. Sweeper Chevron Vice Candace Wigfall Mandy Wren Evabella Syphrett Jompobe Vuthiganon Constance Wilborn Betty J. Wright Ruth Tate Shonkeya Wadlington Camille Wilcox Harry L. Wright Sunny Tate Barry Walker Charmaine L.Wilder Louise B. Wright Brandi Taylor Biana Walker Linda E. Wiley Malissa Wright Loretta A. Taylor Jaslyn Walker Lorenzo Wilkins Myaisha Wright Rita J. Teal Preston Walker Patricia Wilks Saidah Wright Constance H. Terry Jordan L. Wallace Andreal Williams LaShonda K. Wright-Atkins Ajah Ashanti Thacker Mary B. Wallen Annette H. Williams Catherine Wrighton Brianna Thomas Nautica Walls Barbara J. Williams Gracie Young Jacqueline Thomas Ivadella D. Walters Benjamin Williams Harriett R. Young Nadine Thomas Karen A. Walton Briana Williams Shade Young Redonia Thomas Angela W. Ward Danierian Williams Theresa C. Young Sandra F. Thomas Elizabeth W. Ware Demetra Williams Barber Zeigler Sherry Thomas Selena N. Waring Dominique Williams Christine B. Zeigler Samantha Thomas-Greene Ikera Warren Eddie C. Williams Gala Zeigler Anthony T. Thompson LaShawnda Warren Eddie & Catherine Williams, Jr. Dana Thompson Letitia Warren Henri B. Williams Felisha Thompson Amori Washington Jacqueline Williams

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HONOR ROLLOFDONORS HONOR ROLLOFDONORS and Michael Tanner Zayanna Smith,Qui'Eva Evans, RasheedGibbs hen Zayauna Smith was a senior at H.D. Woodson High Rasheed Gibbs, another graduate and member of the DC Achievers School in Washington, D.C., she dreamed of attending college. program, agreed that the invaluable assistance from administrators and However, she was undecided on where she would continue her faculty at Claflin contributed to his success. He also expressed his gratitude education or how to find the resources necessary for tuition and for the support provided by the DC Achievers Program and the College other fees. Smith lives in Ward 7, which comprises some of the District's Success Foundation. most economically challenged areas. Despite the recent influx of new, moreW affluent residents and innovative revitalization projects; Ward 7 "It's beyond a scholarship," Gibbs said. "The people in this program have continues to be plagued by escalating violence, low employment rates, and been my primary support system since I arrived. They don't just give you underperforming schools. money and send you on your way. They really care. If they see you straying from your responsibilities, they will let you know, and bring you back." "I thought about college, but I was really unsure about where I was going and All three students took advantage of the myriad opportunities Claflin how I was going to get there," said Smith. However, she had a life-changing offers that promote academic, career, and cultural development. Smith was experience after meeting representatives of the DC Achievers Program. elected Miss Sophomore, Miss Homecoming and Senior Class President Fast-forward to 2019, as Smith and 11 other students from the program while attending Claflin. She also participated in study abroad and spent were among the graduates who received bachelor's degrees from Claflin five months in Dubai. University during its historic sesquicentennial commencement. "My Claflin experiences answered a lot of questions and pointed me in "When representatives from the DC Achievers Program mentioned 'free the right direction," said Smith. "I grew up in Kenilworth, a pretty tough money' for college, in their presentation, I knew I had to look into it," neighborhood. But, I'm extremely invested in my community, I'm extremely said Smith who earned bachelor's degrees in psychology and political supportive of my community, I believe in my people in the community, and science at Claflin. "It definitely was one of the best decisions I ever made. I'm proud of where I come from, but I want that to last. I want that same The program has made a tremendous impact on my life. In addition to pride for my community that my grandmother gave to my mom, who then providing me and other students on the east side of the Anacostia river a gave it to me, so I can give to my future children," Smith said. college education, I established some great relationships in the program and at Claflin." Smith already had experience in the DC government through an internship at the Department of Youth Rehabilitation. She has considered returning Founded in 2006, the mission of the DC Achievers Program is to improve to take on a full-time position. One of her goals is to work with current low college graduation rates of students in Wards 7 and 8 in public Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser. and public charter schools. The nonprofit education program provides scholarships that enable students from those districts to attend college. The Tanner had interviews lined up with Apple, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Best Buy after graduation. His goal is to earn a spot in a leadership development program also provides tutors, mentors and career counseling assistance. DC program for recent graduates. Achievers Program is funded by the College Success Foundation through a grant by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The list of Claflin graduates in the Class of 2019 from the DC Achievers Program also included: Michael Tanner, who earned a bachelor's degree in management, only saw two options when he graduated from Friendship Collegiate Academy • Nicholas Ballard (Friendship Collegiate Academy, Psychology major) before he was introduced to the DC Achievers Program. He could join the • Jasmine Bourn (Friendship Collegiate Academy, Psychology major) military or become a police officer. • Syriah Carter, Friendship Collegiate Academy, Business Administration major) "My mom would say I was getting ready to sign my life away," Tanner said • Dimontre Davis (Ballou High School, Criminal Justice) as he thought about his life before enrolling at Claflin. "I've developed a • Qui'Era Evans (Friendship Collegiate Academy, Mass deep love for the University. Claflin has taught me more than just basic Communications major) values. I've learned about true Claflin leadership." • Nathaniel Fields (Friendship Collegiate Academy, Business Administration and Mass Communications major) Tanner credits his decision to attend Claflin to Antonio McFarland, • Keiana Joaquin (Friendship Collegiate Academy, Mass assistant director of admissions at Claflin. "Mr. McFarland always projects Communications major) a contagious enthusiasm and passion for the University and the students," • Emoni King (Friendship Collegiate Academy, Psychology major) Tanner said. "He helped me throughout my four years at Claflin. Earning • Antonio Tolson (Friendship Collegiate Academy, Mass this degree would have been very difficult without his assistance." Communications major)

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 27 28 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS IN MEMORY OF FRATERNITIES, SORORITIES The Methodist Oaks...... $125.00 Gloria Blackwell...... $100.00 & ORGANIZATIONS Thrift Savings Plan...... $307.55 Zenobia S. Brown...... $50.00 Action Printing...... $100.00 Williams Memorial Elementary School...... $100.00 Cleo Campbell...... $1,000.00 Beta Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Wilson High School Class of 1963...... $50.00 Barbara J. Cannon...... $1,005.00 Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc...... $2,250.00 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc...... $2,250.00 Rupert C. Cooper...... $1,125.00 Charleston County Baptist Association...... $1,200.00 TOTAL...... $27,774.55 Howard Davis...... $2,000.00 Claflin Family Association...... $1,000.00 Ernest A. Finney, Jr...... $6,800.00 Claflin Men 100...... $250.00 CHURCHES Hubert Von Fogan...... $275.00 Community Foundation of the Antioch Baptist Church of Columbia...... $100.00 James & Thelma Gadsden, Sr...... $75.00 Antioch Ministries, Inc...... $300.00 Omega & Earline Gilliard...... $100.00 Lowcountry...... $250.00 Robert Gordon...... $1,370.00 Delta Sigma Theta Columbia Bethel United Methodist Church...... $50.00 Roger Hudson...... $375.00 Alumnae Chapter...... $35.00 Bethesda United Methodist Church...... $328.00 Daniel “Dinky” Johnson...... $100.00 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc...... $500.00 Buckhead United Methodist Church...... $2,000.00 Elizabeth Betty C. Johnson...... $256.56 Emmanuel Seniors Fellowship...... $205.00 Busy Pond Baptist Church...... $250.00 Leonard Jordan...... $5,000.00 Forms & Supply, Inc...... $600.00 Camden First United Methodist Church...... $1,000.00 James R. Lawrence...... $1,000.00 Friends of Jim Clyburn...... $3,000.00 Cumberland United Methodist...... $100.00 Mamie E. Bethea Leonard...... $6,000.00 General Council on Finance and Disciples of Christ Christian Church...... $100.00 Henry Marshall, Jr...... $1,685.00 Administration...... $2,000.00 First Calvary Baptist Church...... $150.00 YoHance N. McClain...... $100.00 House of Alpha Foundation...... $1,500.00 First Fruits Community Church...... $600.00 George A. McClenan...... $25.00 Lake City High School Class of 1986...... $500.00 First Northeast Baptist Church...... $250.00 Georgette McKenzie...... $307.55 Lexington County Choral Society...... $1,200.00 Francis Burns United Methodist Church...... $2,000.00 Mary Petty...... $250.00 Charleston SC Chapter of Links, Inc...... $1,000.00 Franklin United Methodist Church...... $250.00 Roosevelt Ratliff, Jr...... $600.00 LRHS Band Booster Club...... $300.00 Friendship United Methodist Church...... $200.00 John M. Sawyer...... $100.00 Middleton and Association...... $25.00 General Board of Higher Education...... $1,021,674.36 Craig Stanley...... $4,030.00 Jericho United Methodist Church...... $100.00 Willie Stewart...... $250.00 Network for Good...... $312.00 Michael Stukes...... $300.00 Tau Lambda Chapter of Omega Mount Calvary Baptist Church...... $285.00 Geneva B. Williams...... $50,750.00 Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc...... $75.00 Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church...... $250.00 John Henry Williams...... $400.00 Orangeburg Branch NAACP...... $250.00 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church...... $250.00 Martin Williams...... $100.00 Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College...... $25.00 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church...... $250.00 Orangeburg Chapter of the Links, Inc...... $550.00 New Grace UMC...... $419.03 IN HONOR OF Orangeburg County Chamber New Haven United Methodist Church...... $250.00 April Burrell Arnold...... $500.00 of Commerce...... $165.00 New Life United Methodist Church...... $100.00 Virginia Carson...... $300.00 Paragon Builders, Inc...... $250.00 New Mount Zion Baptist Church...... $150.00 Granville & Cynthia Hicks...... $75.00 Project Life (Positeen)...... $100.00 North Orangeburg United Methodist Church....$568.00 Lydia Pelzer Kirkland...... $1,000.00 Rotary Club of Orangeburg...... $500.00 Old Bethel United Methodist Church...... $50.00 Henry N. Tisdale...... $1,200.00 RSM Band Booster Club...... $200.00 People’s Institutional A.M.E. Church...... $150.00 Russ Hewitt Agency, Inc...... $50.00 Rock Hill AME Church...... $250.00 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Sigma Pi Phi Delta Chi Boule...... $1,200.00 Rome Baptist Church...... $250.00 Gamma Nu Chapter of Alpha The Columbia Chapter Girl Friends, Inc...... $100.00 Sand Hill United Methodist Church...... $220.00 Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc ...... $1,550.00 Silas United Methodist Church...... $500.00 Lambda Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi...... $100.00 The Columbia Chapter of the The Alice Carson Tisdale National Smart Set...... $100.00 SC Conference of the UMC...... $384,358.18 Honors College...... $1,111.50 The Drifters, Inc...... $5,000.00 St. James Church of God...... $250.00 TOTAL: ...... $2,761.50 The Forum...... $50.00 St. Paul United Methodist The Maze, LLC...... $100.00 Church/Kingstree...... $1,600.00

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 29 St. Paul United Methodist Frazier/Lee Family Endowed...... $3,000.00 Nelson Mullins Riley Endowed ...... $2,000.00 Church/Orangeburg...... $250.00 Fred Golden Endowed...... $2,000.00 OMASA/Athletics Endowed...... $240.00 Trinity United Methodist Church...... $3,370.00 Gamma Chi Chapter of DST Omicron Chapter – Phi Beta Sigma...... $2,700.00 Warren Chapel Baptist Church...... $250.00 Sorority, Inc.Endowed...... $439.00 Perry Fogle, Jr. Memorial...... $700.00 Wesley United Methodist Church...... $800.00 The Geneva B. Williams Endowed...... $50,500.00 Roosevelt & Peggy Ratliff Endowed...... $1,330.00 Wesley United Methodist Church...... $254.15 Golden Endowed...... $5,574.00 Tarsem and Melda Purewal Endowed...... $12,502.00 Williams Chapel AME Church...... $250.00 Robert & Catherine Gordon Endowed...... $1,370.00 Mary Jane Frierson Richardson Endowed...... $1,000.00 TOTAL:...... $1,424,476.72 Blinzy L. Gore Endowed...... $1,000.00 Ruth B. Harrison Scholarship...... $100.00 Harambee 1st Generation Sodexo Educational...... $100,000.00 ENDOWED & ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Fund...... $543.39 Alice Tisdale Annual Scholarship...... $6,000.00 Abney Endowed Scholarship...... $100,000.00 Eugene & Idella Harley Dr. Tolanda V. Tyler Academic Alpha Kappa Alpha Gamma Nu Endowed.....$3,960.00 Annual Scholarship...... $3,000.00 Cheerleader Scholarship...... $1,000.00 Allen-Taylor/Dibble...... $1,500.00 James O. & Louise Harris Endowed...... $77,000.00 Leo & Rosa Twiggs Endowed...... $7,699.94 Spencer & Minnie Anderson Endowed...... $20,390.00 Hezekiah Hayes, Jr. Endowed...... $2,500.00 Unrestricted Endowment...... $24,746.86 Clyde & Sherry Bess Endowed...... $2,000.00 Louis Haywood Endowed...... $1,000.00 Viola Jefferson Middleton Endowed...... $2,490.00 Joseph Bethea Endowed...... $1,000.00 Granville A. Hicks Endowed...... $2,000.00 John W. Walker Endowed...... $2,500.00 Annie L. Bolden Endowed...... $500.00 Honored to Lead Endowed...... $3,306.00 Washington, DC Endowment ...... $11,212.50 Iris D. Bomar Endowed...... $690.00 Images of Success Endowed...... $2,200.00 Ella Watts Memorial Endowed...... $1,000.00 Juanita Boyd Cooper Endowed ...... $1,550.00 James Bennett Endowed...... $2,000.00 Frank M. Wilkins Endowed...... $3,200.00 Boylan Haven Mather Academy ...... $1,600.00 Wilhelmenia Joyner Jefferson Endowed...... $10,000.00 Alethia Worthy Endowed...... $2,265.00 Allen G. Britt Endowed...... $5,400.00 The Atty. William H. & Annette B. Johnson P. Palmer & Alethia Worthy Endowed...... $100.00 Candis I. Bugg Endowed...... $1,500.00 Endowed Annual Faculty Award for TOTAL...... $1,310,858.48 Canaday Endowed...... $7,924.51 Innovative Scientific Research...... $10,000.00 Rev. & Mrs. Louis T. Kappa Alpha Psi Gamma Nu Chapter ...... $3,562.50 RESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIPS Cannon Annual Fund...... $1,230.00 Kirby Hayes Manning Endowed...... $20,000.00 Glenda G. Davis Leadership Class of 1971...... $350.00 Lambda Sigma Omega Psi Academy Center...... $10,000.00 Clemons Family Endowed...... $507.55 Phi Endowed...... $35,328.00 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc...... $600.00 Ladda Cook Endowed...... $2,000.00 Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation...... $106,000.00 Aiken County Democratic Women’s Club...... $500.00 Samuel and Alma Cooper Endowed...... $8,000.00 Lillie Mae Tindal Lane Endowed...... $100.00 Air Force Aid Society...... $4,000.00 CSRA Alumni Chapter Oletha & Lawrence Jenkins Endowed...... $680.00 Delta Omega Chapter of AKA Endowment Fund...... $19,422.00 Lila Odessa McKiever Johnson Endowed...... $12,480.71 Sorority, Inc...... $4,000.00 CUIAA Endowed...... $12,674.36 Lillie Ruth Jackson Endowed...... $480.00 Beta Zeta Omega Chapter of Gregory A. & Marilyn H. Ruth E. Williams Jordan Endowed...... $300.00 AKA Sorority, Inc...... $4,000.00 Cummings Endowed...... $2,500.00 Jessie Ruth Littlejohn Endowed...... $17,095.00 Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter Daisy Pearson Annual Scholarship...... $5,909.00 H. V. & Ethel Manning Endowed ...... $290.00 of AKA Sorority, Inc...... $500.00 Howard & Theresa Davis/Madeline Henry & Janice Marshall Endowed...... $3,000.00 Epsilon Beta Omega Chapter Thompson Family Endowed...... $7,615.00 Larry D. McCutcheon Endowed...... $3,100.00 of AKA Sorority, Inc...... $1,000.00 James K. Davis Jr. Scholarship...... $2,000.00 James McDaniel Music Memorial Endowed ...... $25.00 Pi Zeta Omega Chapter of John & Georgia Dorman Endowed...... $500.00 Walter & Laura Moore Endowed...... $5,000.00 AKA Sorority, Inc...... $2,000.00 Dr. Marc S. Maynor Endowed ...... $1,200.00 Daniel C. Moss, Jr. & Alma American Legion Post...... $500.00 George C. & Delores R. Dudley Endowed...... $2,000.00 Davis Moss Endowed...... $1,885.00 American Red Cross...... $250.00 Emmaline Manning Page Endowed...... $20,000.00 Gladys V. Moss Endowed...... $500.00 Anne Jackson...... $100.00 William C. Evans Endowed...... $33,048.42 Mu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Endowed...... $3,255.00 Arleen Johnson...... $100.00 Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Endowed...... $8,150.00 Rosena B. Murray Future Educator Army Emergency Relief...... $350.00 First Lady's Hats & Gloves Tea...... $38,210.00 Annual Scholarship...... $1,000.00 Bamberg County Ministerial Alliance...... $500.00

30 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Beaufort Alumnae Chapter Edna Hughes Davis II NEED Student Grants...... $1,500.00 of Delta Sigma...... $1,500.00 Scholarship Fund ...... $3,000.00 New America General...... $200.00 Beaver Creek Woman’s Auxiliary...... $1,500.00 Entertainment Partners...... $2,000.00 New America Leadership Scholarship...... $200.00 Berkeley Electric Trust...... $1,000.00 ETA Alpha Omega Chapter...... $297.00 New Faith Community Church...... $250.00 Bethel United Methodist Church...... $2,750.00 Eutawville Community Funeral Home...... $500.00 Nucor...... $1,600.00 Big Association...... $500.00 First Lady’s Hats & Gloves Nucor Steel...... $1,600.00 Blackville Hilda Public Schools...... $285.00 Tea Scholarship...... $2,000.00 Office of Government Relations Bridging the Gap with Alpha, Inc...... $1,600.00 Foundation for Roanoke Valley...... $500.00 & Research...... $40,492.00 Campbell Young Leaders...... $4,500.00 Frank Moreland Jr. Scholarship Fund...... $250.00 Orangeburg Alumnae Chapter...... $2,500.00 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation...... $1,000.00 Friends Fidiciary...... $4,500.00 Orangeburg County Association CCEF...... $1,000.00 Gail Young...... $200.00 of Educational Office Professionals...... $500.00 Center for Scholarship Admin, Inc...... $8,750.00 GARSAD LLC...... $500.00 Partners for Youth...... $500.00 Central Carolina Community Foundation...... $6,300.00 GBHEM...... $9,750.00 Poise Foundation...... $2,000.00 Chris Canty Foundation...... $1,000.00 Girl Scouts of Eastern Carolina...... $4,000.00 Rotary Club Santee...... $500.00 Claflin University Henry Memorial Presbyterian Rotary International...... $250.00 Biotechnology Program...... $27,755.00 Church, Inc...... $500.00 SC Broadcasters Association...... $3,000.00 Claflin University Upstate Heroes for Children...... $500.00 SC NABCJ...... $500.00 Alumni Chapter...... $3,500.00 High Aspirations Foundation, Inc. SCASBO...... $1,500.00 Coastal Community Foundation...... $1,000.00 Scholarship...... $1,000.00 Scholarship America...... $4,600.00 Cogic Charities...... $500.00 Hillside High School Reunion 2019...... $500.00 School of Natural Sciences College Success Foundation...... $171,304.00 International Scholarship and & Mathematics...... $2,000.00 Community Foundation of the Tuition Services, Inc...... $6,625.00 SCRPA...... $1,500.00 LowCountry...... $2,000.00 Isaac Aiken Wilson, III Second Baptist Church...... $500.00 Consolidated School District of Memorial Scholarship...... $2,000.00 Sertoma Club of North Augusta...... $1,000.00 Aiken County...... $250.00 ISTS...... $7,920.00 Shelter Foundation...... $2,000.00 Consortium for K-20 Jack and Jill of America/The Sigma Nu Tau...... $1,250.00 Cybersecurity Workforce...... $6,836.00 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc...... $3,715.00 Smart Scholarship Fund...... $600.00 Cox Scholarship Foundation...... $2,000.00 James E. Clyburn Scholarship Spartanburg County Foundation...... $250.00 Creative Corrections Education & Research Foundation...... $45,000.00 Spartanburg Woman’s Ministry...... $900.00 Foundation ...... $1,000.00 John Wesley United Methodist Church...... $339.00 Summerville High School PTSA...... $275.00 CSRA Alumni Chapter...... $1,000.00 John Young...... $100.00 T.L. Hanna High School...... $900.00 Delta Chi Boule...... $1,200.00 Joshua United Methodist Church...... $450.00 The Solomon Jackson, Jr. Foundation...... $30,500.00 Aiken Alumnae Chapter of Joshua Walley Memorial Scholarship...... $1,000.00 The Spartanburg County Foundation...... $2,300.00 DST Sorority...... $2,000.00 Joye Law Firm...... $2,000.00 The State Agricultural & Orangeburg Alumni Chapter Key Women of America, Inc...... $1,000.00 Mechanical Society of SC...... $6,000.00 of DST Sorority...... $3,000.00 Kingstree/Lake City Alumnae Chapter...... $200.00 Tulsa Community Foundation...... $2,500.00 Richland County Alumnae Kiwanis Club of Orangeburg, UNCF...... $126,894.00 Chapter of DST Sorority...... $2,800.00 Inc...... $2,000.00 Union county Agricultural Fair...... $250.00 SC Alumnae Chapter of DST Sorority...... $2,550.00 Latta Area Schools...... $1,000.00 Urban League of the Upstate...... $1,500.00 Chesterfield County Alumnae Lilwood Memorial Scholarship Fund...... $500.00 Wateree Baptist Association...... $500.00 Chapter of DST Sorority...... $250.00 Lizzie S. White Scholarship...... $500.00 Watson Brown...... $12,000.00 Department of Biology...... $6,495.00 Major League...... $2,500.00 Wilson High School Classof 1965...... $500.00 Dick Horne Foundation...... $22,500.00 Martha Schofield High School...... $2,000.00 WU...... $858.00 Dorothea H. & Raymond Dier Scholarship...... $1,600.00 Midland Valley Lions Club ...... $1,000.00 YWM/YMM...... $500.00 Eastside High School Class of 1965...... $250.00 Mount Moriah Baptist Church...... $750.00 TOTAL...... $687,640.00

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 31 FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, Leidos, Inc...... $600.00 Wells Fargo Foundation...... $3,153.00 BANKS AND BUSINESSES Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation...... $106,000.00 White’s Pine Street Exxon...... $2,500.00 AFLAC...... $30,000.00 Mani, Inc...... $1,379.29 Williams Funeral Home, Inc...... $400.00 AFLAC Group Insurance...... $1,000.00 Mercedes-Benz of Augusta...... $400.00 Williamson Printing Inc...... $200.00 Amelia’s Jewelry Box...... $100.00 Microsoft Corporation...... $7,924.51 Zeus Industrial Products, Inc...... $150,000.00 American Honda Motor Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough...... $5,600.00 TOTAL: ...... $914,350.23 Company, Inc...... $3,000.00 New America Corporation...... $50.00 AT&T of South Carolina...... $4,000.00 Norfolk Southern Foundation...... $10,000.00 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Automatic Data Processing...... $284.00 O.B.C.Home Builders Association...... $100.00 Spencer R. Anderson B. L. Paine Charitable Trust...... $137.86 Orangeburg County School District 5...... $1,655.00 Myrtle Williams W. Bell Bank of America Foundation...... $5,250.00 Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc...... $22,000.00 Iris D. Bomar BB&T Company...... $12,000.00 ProSource Specialties...... $448.50 Branch Banking & Trust Company Carolina Tap & Bore, Inc...... $1,000.00 RB Todd & Associates, Inc...... $250.00 James E. Brenn Cherry Bekaert & Holland...... $1,000.00 Reliable Roofing & Repairs LLC...... $100.00 William Claflin (Estate) Nichole M. Jackson Foundation...... $900.00 Sabb Law Group...... $200.00 Devin’s Flowers & Gifts Crankstart Foundation...... $100,000.00 Simmons Funeral Home, Inc...... $250.00 Michelle M. Henry Davita Total Renal Care, Inc...... $1,950.00 Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates...... $169,750.00 Shirley A. Hugee Department of Public Utilities...... $1,000.00 SC State Credit Union...... $250.00 Mani Inc. Devin’s Flowers & Gifts...... $150.00 SC United Methodist Foundation...... $15,298.88 ProSource Specialties DTH Protective Services...... $400.00 Southern Mutual Church Insurance...... $7,000.00 Ashley N. Schofield Duke Energy Foundation...... $2,049.60 Speak Up Enterprise...... $250.00 Joyce Scott Edisto Federal Credit Union...... $500.00 SSJC Inc. LLC...... $50.00 Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Elam Financial Group...... $600.00 State Farm Companies Foundation...... $1,210.00 Fairey Chevrolet-Cadillac...... $25.00 Superior Honda...... $250.00 First Citizens Foundation...... $25,000.00 TD Bank...... $400.00 Florence School District Three...... $250.00 The Abney Foundation...... $100,000.00 Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley The Black Rose Foundation for Foundation...... $50,000.00 Children, Inc...... $500.00 Graham & Godwin Funeral Home...... $100.00 The Boeing Company...... $1,320.94 IBM International Company...... $2,625.00 The Frazier Family Foundation...... $3,000.00 Imara Communications Group, Inc...... $250.00 The Hilton Head Symphony International Paper Company Orchestra...... $6,598.00 Foundation...... $480.65 The Music Doctor...... $1,310.00 Investors Title Insurance Company...... $50.00 The Okonite Company...... $600.00 Jamison’s Pharmacy...... $6,250.00 The Regional Medical Center...... $3,975.00 Jim Hudson Lexus (Augusta)...... $100.00 The Rotonda Banquet Facility...... $165.00 Joe Jefferson...... $400.00 The Tyler Perry Foundation, Inc...... $5,000.00 Jolley Foundation...... $25,000.00 Tire Corral...... $200.00 Koyo Corporation of USA...... $500.00 Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc...... $5,000.00 Lawrence Speech Services, LLC...... $110.00 University of South Carolina...... $250.00 Le Chic Hair Studio...... $100.00 Volvo Car US Operations, Inc...... $3,000.00

32 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS CLASS REPORTS Class of 1953 $5,000.00 Granville A. Hicks Thomas W. Gaither Edna L. Calhoun Hester Cooper Smith Herman K. Gaither Class of 1937 $2,000.00 Mattie S. Jefferson Marie F. Saxon Class of 1954 $11,399.00 Class of 1958 $4,667.00 Shirley Cooper Johnson Annie L. Kennerly Bolden Deloris Burnett Henry L. Mack Class of 1938 $1,869.00 Emma F. Cooper Albertha H. Cook George W. Watson Lillian L. Thomas Wilhelmenia Joyner Jefferson Annette B. Cummings Cecil J. Williams James L. McFadden Gladys V. Williams Moss Harry L. Wright Class of 1943 $105.00 Altormeaze S. Shaw Samuel Nesmith Mary J. Wright Clemmie Barnes Hatchett James E. Tolbert Marjorie Tobin Pough John Young Bernice Sanders Class of 1946 $445.00 Class of 1955 $2,195.00 Henry M. Smith Class of 1961 $7,968.00 Nellie Y. Brown Margaret J. Baylor Rosco Twiggs Dorothy Zimmerman Elmore Richard K. Blake Ethel C. Williams Lillie M. Jackson Class of 1948 $4,023.00 Minnie M. Dicks Alma T. Jennings Juanita Boyd Cooper Sarah Presley Fogan Class of 1959 $10,938.00 Marion E. Mack Sallie G. Kennedy Carrie M. Nicholson Clifton H. Anderson Gladys P. Morgan-Bell Ruth H. Robinson Thomas Ann Rice Harnetha L. Benson Armstead L. Salters Venice T. Singletary Roosevelt Bryant Class of 1949 $90.00 Bertha Zimmerman Candis I. Williamson Bugg Class of 1962 $10,265.00 Genova H. Lawrence Jessie L. Oliver Cook Ruth Malachi Barrentine Ruth A. McKnight Class of 1956 $26,135.50 John B. Cunningham Joe Burgess Nora Owens Barr Peggy Heyward Farmer Louise Glover Hollington Class of 1950 $2,455.00 Juliette W. Byrd Louisa Fulmore Annie Sue Henry Jackson Ellen J. Ligons Cunningham Frances D. Finney Ruth E. Jordan Emmaline Manning Page Geraldine C. Henderson Sarah D. Finney Jeremiah Judge Shellie Stroman Charles L. Keels Ida V. Burroughs Gaddy Donnell Stanley Keitt Betty Prince Sumter Juanita Jackson Smart John W. Heyward, Jr. Barbara E. Mabry Hattie Mitchell Whitmire Elsie A. Wingfield Walter R. Lowery Carolyn C. Mack Lorrie Smart Mack George F. Manigo Class of 1963 $23,572.00 Class of 1951 $3,790.00 Johncie S. Mendenhall Leslie H. McIver Dorothy S. Bomar Janie P. Burgess Alma J. Davis Moss Shirley A. McPherson Willie O. Jamison Bouie Juliet E. Burnett Doris V. Calhoun Nickoless Edward R. Newton Lillie F. Brown James Felder Elizabeth G. Salley Claudette S. Pauling Annie Washington Burgess Willie E. Ford Leo F. Twiggs John C. Pearson Glenda Gaither Davis Hattie M. Fulton Ruthmae M. Whitney Dozier Thomas Albertha A. Dicks Zula M. Johnson Ellen Shaw Wright Gracie Days Dolly Annie G. Purvis Class of 1960 $15,153.00 Lillie R. Edwards William A. Purvis Class of 1957 $7,305.00 Hennie W. Blackman James Gallman Artis Baskin Mamie Greene Bostic Margaret Moses Gass Class of 1952 $130.00 Ellison E. Brown Norvell Chambers William Gathers Ruth B. Harrison Theodis Brown Shirley L. Duham Helen B. Henderson Mary J. Jones Ellen D. Cooper Mozell W. Fludd Sadie Davis Jarvis Willie G. Gamble Lillie M. Frazier Bernice G. Sanders

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HONOR ROLLOFDONORS BRITTANY PENSEL, ’18 aniel Pensel has always considered himself a leader, whether important to him as a husband and father of two. He estimates that he paid playing baseball or building forts with friends during his approximately $15,000 in total for his combined degrees. childhood in Orangeburg. Back then, it wasn't unusual for Pensel to make decisions when he and his playmates The MOU agreement allows students who have earned associate degrees encountered a challenge. to enroll in Claflin as juniors with the possibility of graduating with a bachelor's degree within 18 months. "This agreement is the result of the DThese days, Pensel's job as a superintendent for water and wastewater for commitment and effort of several people at both institutions," President Calhoun County enables him to continually display his leadership skills EmeritisDr. Henry N. Tisdale said when the agreement was signed. "Our thanks to the completion of his bachelor's degree in Claflin University's partnership represents a historic outreach. Claflin has always established organizational management program. When he applied for his current job, productive relationships with individual technical colleges throughout the one of the requirements was a four-year degree. state. However, we can now provide academic opportunities and access to deserving students from all of the 16 technical colleges in the SCTC Pensel was a part of the Class of 2019 and among the first graduates who System." enrolled in Claflin through South Carolina's Technical College System Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2016. Pensel is grateful that the MOU allowed him and his wife to earn a four- year degree. His wife, Brittany, completed coursework for her degree in Pensel, 32, said he had mixed feelings about completing the program. "I'm elementary education in 2018. She teaches at Edisto Primary School in excited that I have completed the program, but it's a little bittersweet," he Cordova. "I made sure that my wife finished her degree, and I decided to said. "I am also a little sad because I enjoy the classes and meeting with the go back to further my education," Pensel said. other students." Among the courses he enjoyed most were business research and business ethics. Looking back, Pensel said his life is far different from his senior year in high school when he had "no desire" to attend college. After spending "Ethics plays on your core values as a person," Pensel said. "So many ethical three years in the Army, he worked in construction before landing a job in decisions are based on a person's background or values. "We learned how it Orangeburg's Department of Public Utilities. applies to people from all walks of life. No one grew up the same way." Pensel plans to continue his education after graduation. He may pursue Group discussions based on case studies were pivotal to learning, and a master's degree in business administration and he has considered law Pensel appreciated being in classes where free expression was encouraged school. Pensel enjoys debating and believes the skill will come in handy if among mostly adult learners. "Our professors did not do all the talking," he he pursues a career as an environmental attorney. "I've seen a lot of people's said with a laugh. lives destroyed by some of the unlawful dumping in our rivers," he said. "If we don't take care of the environment who will?" Pensel came to Claflin with 130 credit hours from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. He said the MOU provided a financial incentive that was "I want my kids to enjoy the natural beauty of the world, so I want to do as much as possible to protect wildlife and our natural resources."

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 35 Darius Thomas Class of 1966 $15,269.00 Patricia H. Patterson Ronald M. Neil Gertie Cooke Tillerson Joan M. Johnson Askew Betty M. Rivers Herman Oliver Gwendolyn Smith White Wallace M. Bartelle Gloria F. Rudolph Celestine Shaw Gloria P. Brewer Susie W. Sexton Eva J. Smith Class of 1964 $13,399.00 Wilhelmenia S. Brown Georgia B. Sturgis Thelma M. Stanton George C. Dudley Willie C. Coleman Gustena K. Tucker Saundra P. Stephenson Charles W. Ellis Carnell Collins Earline H. Ulmer Bertha Mack Sullivan Eula Fulmore Gipson Barbara L. Danner Thomasena Watkins Carolyn G. Thayer Bernard Haire Carolyn R. Evans Julia R. Wright Foster Thayer Modestine M. Ivery Ghussan R. Greene Madeline G. Thompson Mattie Murray Mallory Corrie L. Gregg Class of 1968 $49,218.00 Aubrey Tucker Laura S. Moore Betty B. Harrison Mary F. Adams George Twiggs Henry Murdaugh Ruth O. Harvey Ruthie S. Backman Ella Waymer Ernestine L. Neal-Ricks Charles L. Johnson Julius Barnes Audburgh Williams William C. Price Peytrienne G. McCormick Gail V. Blue Carolyn B. Winn Wendell A. Samuels Robert Miller Ruth S. Bowman Vance Summers Walter H. Moore Sandra Bright-Perry Class of 1969 $34,396.24 Booker T. Whetstone James O’Berry Mack H. Burgess Inex Aiken Loretta U. Whetstone Eugene Patterson Willie M. Cain Dorothy Allen-Greene Flora B. Campbell Wilkins Hercules Pinkney Lula Cleckley Katherine G. Barnwell Frank M. Wilkins Dorothy A. Pompey Woodrow W. Coopr Lila M. Beach Marvin U. White Shirley M. Crisp Arthur L. Blume Class of 1965 $48,693.64 Carol S. Wilkins Ruby J. Crumel Baul Bradley Essie M. Brown Maxine R. Cunningham Barbara B. Brandyburg-Furness Cred U. Dobson Class of 1967 $36,339.00 Simon Dickerson Raymond Brown James M. Epps Dorie N. Boyce Mary O. Ford Lois W. Brown Delores J. Giles Allen G. Britt Lorena B. Fuller Genevieve Fulton Burgess Frankie A. Hailey Samuel B. Cooper Macon A. Gardner Hessie Dykes Davis Dorothy M. Hart Theresa Thompson Davis Rosemarie B. Gregory-West Lamoris Eagleton Ida T. Haywood Doris P. Frederick Milton Harrison Genet Fulwood Gertrude S. Johnson Estelle J. Gelzer Gerald Lillie G. Heyward Jacqueline S. Gadsden Arthur Jones Robert C. Gerald Joetta I. Jackson Betty Graham Betty Pearson Malloy Affie M. Gibson LaDoris L. Jenkins Pearline F. Hutto Nannie Manigault Joyce W. Hatney Nellie R. Jenkins Ralph James Leroy D. McClain James L. Hodges Carolyn D. Johnson Delores F. James Flossie O. Moore Nettie J. Johnson Bernard V. Johnson Harold H. Jefferson Reuben Nesbitt Ruth M. Kelly Joseph A. Jones Ethel G. Jefferson Mildred D. Rose Delona J. Kindell Laura W. Jones Faye W. Johnson Tryphenia Sumter Speed Thomas E. Knowlin Joyce J. Landrum Ruby Johnson Henry N. Tisdale Carolyn E. Lecque Patricia Ponds Lee Freddie Kirkland Dorothy B. Wanton Mary F. Mack Jessie R. Henderson Littlejohn Michelle M. Leavell Doris Bankhead Wilkins Seaward Middleton Louis Mayrant Sarah Littlejohn Nancy Wilson Young Mae F. Middleton Annie McCain Doris C. Magwood Joyce A. Parrish Ernest Moore Margaret McDonald

36 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Marian C. Miller Janice W. Marshall Class of 1972 $59,244.00 William F. Blue Carolyn V. Mosely Gwendolyn B. Middleton Mary Green Blake Cecille Brandyburg Thelma L. Murdaugh Eugene Mincer Eula M. Graham Brown Bobby C. Brockman Johnny Murdaugh Daisy N. Nelson-Century Bessie Haywood Byrd Walter Butler Benjamin N. Nesbitt Evelyn B. Pringle Vivian M. Choplin Morris C. Campbell Mary G. Nesbitt Ronald A. Ravenell Clay Sandra Bryant Dash Ida A. Campbell Julia Pinckney Corine C. Crawford Rawlison Linton Davis Joseph Canty Myril L. Primus-Brown Joan Steward-Stevens Angela B. Fulton Tommy Cleckley Gloria Ragin-McKnight Lamar Tisdale Theresa A. Gaines Glenda B. DeLoache Lucille Richardson Jennifer E. Green White Leonia Penson Gray Patricia Duggins Bertha W. Robinson Patricia J. Williams Carrie D. Green Barbara Pryor Elliott Lenora M. Sadler Jenette V. Wright Barbara McCray Hay Genar Flowers Faulk Albertha Sistrunk-Krakue Ansel A. Holback Ida Evans Frasier Benjamin D. Snoddy Class of 1971 $18,964.44 William H. Johnson James A. Grant Isaac Templeton, Jr. Sherry Y. Bess Barbara Kelly Jerry Harrison Ollie W. Thompson-Brisbane Lillie A. Bonnette Gloria Kinney Kirkland Thelma Johnson Hudson Gertie Long Tippitt Connie E. Brown George F. Lee Deloris A. Jackson Willie Ware Louvenia C. Brown Gwendolyn T. McClam Leois B. Jamison Lauretta A.Young Mattie Jackson Burroughs Larry D. McCutcheon Juanita M. Jenkins James D. Cannon James E. McGill Connie Leonard Kennedy Class of 1970 $30,192.78 Harvey E. Choplin Carolyn Middleton Young Frank Loadholt George Alexander Mamie J. Davis Shirley S. Newton Rowena Green Loadholt Clyde A. Bess Gerald J. Gadsden Stanley Newton Joe M. Manning Lee C. Bines Deloris D. Glover Zenobia Kearns Perkins Gwendolyn Tyler McClam Cynthia F. Blume Loretta D. Greene Carol R. Pinkney Mack C. McClam Vera M. Bodison Shirley A. Halley Kenneth B. Pinkney Priscilla Hudson McClellan Linda Tucker Booker Mary E. Harper Ella M. Richburg Michael R. McKnight Joan Robinson Bradley Jessica J. Hawkins Caesar R. Richburg Lillie Middleton Joseph H. Brandenburg Cassandra A. Jenkins Martha L. McCord Robinson Whittaker V. Middleton Gloria A. Glover Breland Harry L. Jenkins Henry J. Robinson Thomas J. Pearson John C. Broughton Rosa W. Kennerly-Dance Roland R. Salley Bernice Pelzer Idella W. Carson Christie A. Mack Louise M. Salter Patricia A. Price Bessie Berry Cleckley Earline F. McClary Bertha M. Scott Sadie L. Rhett Queenie L. Crawford Betty C. Moore Trinidell W. Thomas Estella Thomas Rickenbacker Sherry H. Eckles Samuel Neely Dennis Thompson Sylvia Ballenger Robinson Gladys M. Evans Paul E. Nelson Glinda M. Tucker Narcissus Y. Sanders Vernetta Pinkney Frederick Cathelyn P. Quick Mary E. Swinton White Carol C. Singletary Charles B. Gary Lois A. Thompson Edith Williams Mary C. Sistrunk Roosevelt Halley Verlie A. Tisdale Alzine Houser Smith Christine Donna McPherson Harris Frank Tucker Class of 1973 $41,806.00 Mildred H. Steed Velma M. Haywood Veronica C. Vincent Shirley P. Alford Vernon Wallace Almeta T. Howell Audrey L. Wilborn Ruthie M. Bello Bertie M. Brown Washington Shirley A. Hugee Fred T. Williams Alvin Belton Bronco H. Wilkes-Crooke Deloris W. Johnson Margaret F. Wilson Valildra W. Berry Charles K. Wilson Liz Zimmerman Keitt

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HONOR ROLLOFDONORS rowing up in Enugu, Nigeria, located in the country's southeastern Azih was able to share her own leadership and training skills while region, Chiamaka Wendy Azih was accustomed to being surrounded working in 2016 for the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) by family and friends. Thus, when she arrived in the United States in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. The program included mentoring for the first time four years ago, she soon felt comfortable in her elementary and high school students as they developed engineering new home in South Carolina. Azih said that the friendly, family-like projects. She was thrilled to see the students' interest in science, technology environment at Claflin University, led to her swift adjustment despite being and engineering grow as they created gliders, trebuchets, wind turbines Gthousands of miles from home. and perfume. Prior to beginning the program, many of the youngsters were unfamiliar with the role of an engineer or how to create such machinery Most surprising was the weather, she recalled when thinking about her and fragrances, said Azih. "We wanted to see if we could make progress initial impressions of Orangeburg. "When I left home, it was so hot," she and help them feel like engineers." said. "When I arrived here in July 2015, it was summer and in the 90s, but I felt really cold." Azih was further buoyed by summer internships that provided real-world experiences and, in her case, employment upon graduation. During the Azih came to Claflin based on recommendations from friends who either summers of 2017 and 2018, Azih worked in Charlotte, N.C. for Bank of attended the university or heard about its programs. "I wanted to get a America where she conducted research on how global position system high-quality education and heard that Claflin had excellent academic (GPS) timing poses risks to financial institutions, and created a web user programs and courses in leadership," she said. "I came here with all these interface (Web UI) that detects access-related policy breaches by terminated expectations and Claflin delivered." or on-leave employees.

Growing up, Azih always enjoyed tinkering with all sorts of mechanical Although Azih was offered a position at Goldman Sachs, the global objects not often found in a young girl's hands. Doing so was a creative investment banking company, she decided to return to Bank of America outlet for her, says Azih. "I enjoy taking things apart and putting them back in Charlotte due to its familiar environment and having friends in the together," she said. city. Long-term goals include earning a master's degree in business administration (MBA) and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. she said. Azih's curiosity led her to Claflin's computer engineering program where she quickly immersed herself in courses such as Data Structures and Her ultimate plan is to one day return to her home in Nigeria to combine Algorithm, Computer Organization and Architecture, and Digital Logic her academic and business training by starting her own business. Ironically, and Design. While such courses proved rigorous, Azih met the challenge, her path will closely follow that of her parents. Her father runs an auto and graduated with a 3.95 grade point average. parts business in Enugu, and her mother is a business administration professor at a university. At Claflin, Azih was a student in the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College and a four-year recipient of the Academic Excellence Award. She also A key component of her business, will be working with young girls, who, served as vice president of the Claflin University Chapter of the Association like herself when growing up, enjoy taking things apart and putting them of Computing Machinery-Women (ACM-W). back together. "You need to see their smiles when they see that they can create something." She attributes her success to Claflin's professors and the small, private university's ideal teacher-student ratios. "You get to talk to the professors one-on-one and that helps," she said.

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 39 Class of 1974 $22,058.00 Moses L. Harvin Class of 1977 $11,271.12 James C. Lane Pamela D. Andrews Hezekiah L. Hayes Gwendolyn P. Anderson Dyanne W. Lyles Joann Richardson Berry Louis S. Hertzog Lisa-Faye Gambrell-Burns Phillip E. Lynah Connie Johnson Bowman Doris Jenkins Alvin D. Gilyard Everleen Keller McFadden Leon Bradley Olympia F. Jenkins Robert L. Glover James R. McInnis Howard C. Butler Lether S. Johnson-Brock Harriett A. Haigler Melba Myers-Taylor Bernard Coaxum Margie Z. Kennebrew Laverne Jackson Harvey Deborah M. Scott Charles R. Conner Lauretta Little Nathaniel Haynes Alvenia Pinkney Singleton Crawford Dinkins Anna Ruth Johnson McLendon Leonard Huggins Ruby Smalls-Senior Betty L. Frazier Vela McClam Mitchell Zelda Mention Lee Ruth J. Stephens James Frederick Paulette Sumter Morgan Daniel L. Lockamy Alfreda T. Stroman Dorothy M. Fulmore Charles L. Perrineau Rosemary T. McGee Yolanda C. Toney Sterling D. Gary Sheryl W. Simmons Janelle Sistrunk Mitchell Ronald Washington Louis M. Haywood Ruby K. Stewart Willie Nelson Alice M. West Carolyn Pearson Jenkins Edward Washington Patricia G. Parker Annette H. Williams Reginald K. Johnson Yvonne K. Wilson Linda D. Peeler Christine B. Zeigler Gerald Mackey Gladys Livingston Wolfe Janice Andrews Singletary Beulah M. Zeigler Brenda R. Milton Janette Sistrunk-Welcher Mattie Mack Mitchell Class of 1976 $12,820.00 Scipio S. Smalls Class of 1979 $4,951.00 Mazie Morris Loretta Martino Anderson Geraldine Stephens Calvin Alston Betty Brunson Moses Alice M. Behlin Patricia L. Tolbert Lorene Bradley Hazel R. Richberg Gwendolyn Boyd Bright Jack C. Washington Johnny Brown Betty J. Rush-Robinson Elizabeth T. Brooks Paul B. Wilson Kim R. Dash Albert Shuler Juanita Daughtry Phyllis J. Wolfe Pamela N. Davenport Jimmie Blake Shuler Fredrick G. DuBois Sheila W. Dicks Alvenia Singleton Joyce V. Gamble Class of 1978 $10,701.00 Marilyn Gibbs Drayton Dalton J. Tresvant Ferdenia M. Haywood Audree C. Allen Sharon Ellison Jerry L. Vick Alvin C. Jones Pamela T. Anderson Betty D. Fludd Daisy T. Webster Sheila Gadson Kennedy Jo H. Baker Kenneth Gibson Mary D. Whaley Ralph A. Martino JoAnne Z. Butler Pearl M. Hicks Isiah K. Whaley James E. McFarland Charles E. Carter Linda Howard Dorothy White-Rouse Maurice V. Mitchell Jerry L. Dicks Cassandra Lewis Vernell Waymer Williams Marelyn H. Murdaugh Warren Dukes Ethel B. Moseley Mildred M. Wilson Dianne Darby Paul LaQuine V. Duran Gwendolyn G. Pringle Josie Reed Pough Dianne H. Eagleton Class of 1975 $21,892.97 Mary B. Pressley Sylvia Z. Ellis Class of 1980 $4,780.20 Vannie D. Barr-Fisher Sam Richardson Brenda H. Esau Eileen Arroyo Larry Blanding Gail A. Richardson Jesse Gamble Cleveland J. Barr Ernest R. Carson Kenneth Riley Dennis V. Golden Wayne Beauford Willie L. Frazier Ernestine B. Scott Sheryl Goodloe Norman A. Brown Michael V. Gamble Karen A. Walton Pamela K. Haynes Richard Drayton John Gooden Lillian H. Washington Lamar K. Holt Leroy C. Fogle Arthurmae Simmons Gray Jacquelyn F. Williams Herman N. Jenkins Dwight C. James Lloyd A. Grimes Hester N. Wilson Sallie M. Jones Ruth E. King Glenda Harrison Darrell Ketchens James A. Mack

40 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Mary L. Simmons Sandra F. Thomas Class of 1992 $5,173.86 Andrea S. Ladson Lorraine S. White Marla W. White Deborah Adams Harold D. Sturgis Ronnie L. Woods Angela J. Andrews Class of 1987 $1,724.00 Willie Byrd Class of 1997 $560.00 Class of 1981 $1,033.00 Herbert W. Beard Robin Dease Corey A. Bess Brenda L. Boyd Alisa Brailey-Black Bryon S. Faulk Jeronica A. Frazier Lerna O. Brown Jacqueline H. Brooks Melissa H. Felder Cokeitha J. Gaddist Desiree E. Chavis Connie S. Dozier Kristen D. Wofford Fountain Kenyatta Jenkins George W. Fowler Susan H. Sharperson Tonya James Demetrice E. King Elizabeth Ellison Jones Brenda N. Singleton Larry Rivers Michiko G. McClary Gwenevere M. Moody Valerie R. Watson Bobby Shaw Andrea M. Mercer Minerva P. Smith Ada W. Wiggins-Grayson Betty Smith White Class of 1993 $1,611.00 Class of 1998 $1,195.00 Alice R. Wilson Class of 1988 $945.00 Clarence T. Brown Amy M. Belton Dennis J. Dallas Uva C. Coles Christopher K. Dickey Class of 1982 $875.00 Doris J. Jamison Michael L. Ellis Ortega F. Missouri Barbara J. Adams Jean V. Murray Cedric Ford Jamie T. Paulk Gloria A. Lee-Hawkins Willie E. Wade Roosevelt Geddis Latecia Watley-Long Gregory Lyles Malissa Wright Tammie R. Harris-Roach Cynthia Smalls Alonzo James Class of 1999 $7,848.18 Class of 1989 $1,162.00 Abraham E. Nesmith Spencer R. Anderson Class of 1983 $1,472.00 Sheri W. Cooper Raynard Salley LaShay Montgomery Austin Brenda L. Brailey Delano M. Kennedy Andrea L. Green Felder Michael C. Butler Diantha Shaw Class of 1994 $813.68 Treavor M. Haywood Laura C. Davis Regina Simon Nicole Bruce Tiffany K. Jean-Paul Alfredia Freeman McClellan Crystal L. Tucker Levi O. Greene Herbert L. Turner Carolyn Riley Snell Tammy Gilchrist Watts Keith Hunter Roberta Sonsaray White Ivadella D. Walters Twanda E. Young Betty J. Wright Class of 1995 $1,048.00 Class of 1984 $883.00 Class of 1990 $1,413.61 Dahsi S. Anderson Class of 2000 $2,675.00 Patricia W. Brown Margie Ayers LaKesha N. Barnes James B. Bennett Elaine E. Canady Paulette Brown Muhammad I. Bey Shakera I. Bennett Albert B. Jones Felicia H. Crawford Endia S. Casey-Agoumba Sallie Cooks Deborah L. Manigo Cherrilyn Jenice Keaise Michelle Y. Daniels Cynthia C. Felder Veronica P. Robertson LaTasha M. Keaise-Woods Angela N. Gordon Lauritza S. Hill Ulanda S. Scott Warren Murdock Tangela Byrd Solomon Nakiba S. Jackson Bobby L. Williams Ingrid R. Owens Eris Buxton Speights Tennille S. Jean-Paul Jeffrey Salley Harriet R. Young Tiffanie Oglesby Class of 1985 110.00 Danielle L. Porter Janice H. Crosland Class of 1991 $1,295.00 Class of 1996 $3,189.00 Ericka L. Rhett Vickey M. Brown Marcus H. Burgess Dale Tyson Class of 1986 $467.00 Kenneth L. Feagins Maxsell L. Dickey Becky L. Martin Melissa C. Green-Parker DaNine J. Fleming Class of 2001 $1,921.00 Lisa A. McCray Adrienne M. McMichael Tammy P. Gibbs Victoria Boyd Annette M. Roundtree Charles D. Mills Tessa D. Brown

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 41 Teresa E. Childs Sharetta A. Maynor Ruthie Washington Guinyard Priscilla B. Smith Yvonne Dingle-Rogers Genease F. Summerson Kenneth Mack Jaleisa Turner Shance D. Doctor Yolanda C. Young Krystal Murphy Irene H. Gaffney Colin M. Myers Class of 2011 $380.00 Jermaine A. Gamble Class of 2004 $4,853.04 Richard J. Wallace Patrice Cooper Phaidra S. Glover Quinton A. Baxter Maurice A. Williams Julia A. Crutchfield Elaine M. Harley Deitri M. Clark Louise B. Wright Perry L. Grayton Charlene M. Peterson Jeffrey A. Gaskin Jackie Jenkins Kizzy Megayle Rivers Waverly L. Gordon Class of 2008 $1,624.16 Audra Love-Cook Gloria J. Seawright Luvette D. Haigler Kahlil Addison Selena N. Waring Tolanda V. Tyler Dwana D. Lee Donna S. Akuamoah Cassie Watson Rachel A. Weatherless QueWanda A. Middleton Dylan Bess Ellis White Johnnie Miller Latoya A. Glen Class of 2002 $2,092.00 Terry M. Powers Brenda Martino Harris Class of 2012 $709.00 Jermiah Berry Leon C. Prieto Linda M. Hayward Afton Anderson Steve Copeland Richelle L. Sexton James E. Holman Dorneisha N. Brown Tracey N. Foster Kartika S. Singleton Tiara V. Jenkins Valerie D. Coleman Nathaniel Frederick Victoria L. Johnson Destiny Crawford Iva J. Gardner Class of 2005 $2,010.00 Jerome A. Jones Mariette A. Dargan Hattie Jamison Harmon Zakkiyah Geter Simone King Akeia R. Fair Temeshia L. Johnson Paula D. Hampton Lakisha R. Lockhart-Rusch Nadine McMillan Kevin M. Johnson Travis T. Johnson Quahnkatiere Marshall Destinee Moore Demetrius M. Jones Michelle McGill-Murph Dorea L. Pleasant-Jenkins Chirag V. Patel Valanti C. Pelzer Simone Phipps Jessica S. Scott Jean H. Pratt Titus I. Perry Maurice Taylor Mary B. Wallen Brittany S. Tyler Betty Johnson Pringle Christopher Tull Ajaye H. Rollerson Thelma S. Watson Class of 2009 $598.00 Class of 2013 $1,440.00 Stephan L. Schaefbauer Linda G. Barr DaNia Childress Pamela Grant Shuler Class of 2006 $3,704.16 Dinita C. Bradshaw-Brown Regene Pleasants Coleman Annie H. Sistrunk Courtney S. Gaillard Bradley Allen M. Jackson Bernita Cooper Ruth Tate Kristina J. Harrell Kianna Parrott Clifton E. Davis Aleck F. Williams Montez L. Hilliard Steven A. Pearson Devonya McCreary-Wayt Ernest B. Mensah Khalilah White Angelica Moore Class of 2003 $3,535.00 Anthony T. Thompson Paul Morton Antoine P. Barnes Larry Williams Class of 2010 $1,196.00 Kenita D. Pitts Minnie P. Boneparte Curtis Bates Celycia J. Robinson Tiffany T. Brown Class of 2007 $1,103.48 Courtney Brown Brittany Salley Kevin T. Charles Sophia L. Amaker Laquita N. Davis Joyce Spells Michael R. Dawson Akeem A. Boneparte Tammie Fields Wanda R. Waring Samantha J. DeLoache Deandra R. Chandler Denise M. Foye Shanika Williams Ashley N. Elliott Phillip B. Clavon Ellen R. Heatley Andrea B. Oliver Grant Rydreakus D. Collins Denita A. Pleasant Class of 2014 $825.45 Walter A. Harley Elaine J. Corley Amara Ransom-Johnson Ayesha Bryson Melodie C. Harrison Brandy Foxe William Q. Rice Jalesa Campbell Demeturia L. Kelly Keturah E. Gadson Tineshia Simpson Remarcus Curry

42 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Brandi Faulk Trey Law Toni Bradley Priscilla M. Cramer Brittnay Glover Annette Mack Krista M. Bradley Haley Craven Brittany Jenkins Eric Manna Maliik Briggs Damon B. Crawford Leroy Mars Nasia Singletary Chantel Brightmen-Haynes Kiersten Criddle Angel Oliver Nicholas Stewart Randalyn Britt Catherine M. Cruz Derrick L. Quarles Akeem Brooks Amber Cuttino Sheree L. Trent Class of 2018 $9,179.00 Marlena Brown Pratikkumar Darji Charkinah Adams Arnesha E. Brown Alondrya Davis Class of 2015 $1,455.00 Olamide Adebowale Tichina Brown Johnique Davis Timothy L. Alston Gideon Adu Kyla Brown Elise Davis Kendrick Felder Quincy Agnew LaQuetta Brown Robin Davis Muata Gibson-Hunter Akintokewa Akinroluyo Keisha Brown Keema Davis-Harley Caleen Hawkins Jessica Albino Jazmin Brown Tarryn Delyons Neema K. Hooker Rosa Alcantar Katemia A. Brown Tyisha S. Dennis Joshua Louis M’Kayla Alston Tiare Z. Brown Krunal Desai Candice Seawright Audrey Achirinah Tatiana Brown Christian Dicks Mia Ulmer John Babbitt Mitchell Brown Jabreia Dirton LaChrista Williams Nadara Bacon Danny Brown Jasminn Dow Cherie Bailey Destiny S. Bruinton Joshua Downey Class of 2016 $978.00 Jasmine Baker Courtenay Brunson Desmond Durant Naja Argrow Tiara Banks Shelvin Burns Sidney Lawrence Durham Kiara Dawkins Brittany Barnes Tiana Bush Chantel Duscent Jaquez Gilliard Kelse Barnes Cheyenne Butler Treykwon Dyer Anthony Hallmon Travis Barnes Raven Butler Zhane’ Eaddy Taron Harden Shayla M. Bell Cecilia Byrd-Mack Deandra Ealey Derek Long Aisha L. Bellinger Leiloni Campbell Peyton Edwards Rodell J. Parker Jacob Bellinger Essie Campbell Ashanti Ervin Joy Pollock Selena Bellinger James Carraway Jellisa Ewan Jazman Richardson Brenna Berrios Stanyetta Carson Barbara Fairfax Sacajawea Salley Briana Berry Ayanna Chadwick Trisana Fairweather Harrison Shuler Samantha Bey Annie Charley Jimon Farmer Robert Steedley Xavier Black Briana Chisolm Monique Felix Stanley Stewart Mary Black Timothy Christian, II Rejanee Ferguson Rachel Troutman Deepika Bogati Asia Clark Ashley M. Fields Stephanie Y. Wyche Alexis Bookman Kelsey Coard Shirley T. Fields Alexis Bosier Jasmine Cole Elijah K. Fleming Class of 2017 $421.00 Tyjae Bouyer Dominik Colter Zhane’ Fleming Sakshyam Dahal Annie Bovain Morgan Cooper Cynthia Fogler Lakesha Grant Justin Bowen William Coulter Norman Frasier Monique Green Kemira Boyd Latovia Covington Shekinah Frieson Michael Henderson Tyra Bracey Michelle Coyle Megan Fulks Frost Tommi Bradley Ashley Craig Steven Fuller

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 43 FOR FOCUS100 SCHOLARSHIPS FOCUS100 FOR BOARD OF VISITORS RAISES $1 MILLION OF VISITORS BOARD

44 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS n 2004, the Claflin University Board of Visitors established FOCUS100 Scholarships to provide modest grants to assist students who have trouble managing the costs of their tuition, fees, or books. FOCUS100 Scholarships cover small financial shortfalls that too often lead students to withdraw from school. Since the program's creation, the University has used it to make Iawards ranging from $300 to $1,000 to more than 1,800 students. In 2017, Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, the eighth president, Claflin University, issued a five-year challenge to the Board of Visitors - to raise $1 million for FOCUS100 scholarships. The members accepted the challenge and by 2018, had raised $350,000. However, after the announcement that he would retire on June 30, 2019, Tisdale urged the Board of Visitors to accelerate their efforts and finish the campaign at the end of his presidency.

"When Dr. Tisdale asked us to wrap up the campaign more than two years ahead of schedule, we immediately agreed," said Mrs. Thelma Hudson, who chairs the Board of Visitors. "We may not have known exactly how we were going to get it done, but we knew something more important. All of us knew that the leadership Dr. Tisdale has provided over the past 25 years has put the University in an excellent place. There's just no way any of us would have declined his request."

On July 17, 2019, the Claflin University Board of Visitors completed its challenge to raise $1 million for FOCUS100 Scholarships ($1,004,202.21). Since 2017, approximately 1,400 donors supported the Special Gifts Campaign for FOCUS100 Scholarships, with donors contributing, on average, $714 each.

"During the 2018-2019 academic year I was blessed to receive a FOCUS100 scholarship. I was struggling to figure out how I was going to pay the remaining balance on my account and started to become discouraged. I am beyond grateful to have received the scholarship," said Kyndal Broadway. She plans to graduate in May 2020 and will enroll in a teaching residency program through Urban Teachers, Mastery Charter Schools, or KIPP.

Give online at https://alumni.claflin.edu/focus100-special-gifts- campaign-2018 to the FOCUS100 program or send a check made payable to Claflin University, and mail to Claflin University, Office of Institutional Advancement at 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115.

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 45 Kia Funderburk Brooke G. Hawkins Ta-tanshia Johnson Travis Martinez Daijah Gaither Malik Hayes Latasha Jones Miracle Mazzee Savon Garrett Annie Haynes Esther Jones Takia McFadden Jykeira Garvin Odou Haze Kia J. Jones Teresa McKine Lorenzo Gavin Shaneka Hemingway Najarvis Jones Ryan McKinney Jordan Geddis Trevar Hemphill Joya Joseph Elijah McKinnis Latonya B. Germany Alexcia Herring Alexis Joyner Quentin McKnight Christopher Gilliam Titus O. Hicks Ajah M. June Matthew V. Melvin Kimberly Gilliard Daniel S. Higgins Chinonyerem Kalu-Onuma Cheryl Mickens Kashaira Givens Harriett Holman Stephanie Keitt Jemaya Middleton Briana Glover Denise Hook Brianna Kelly Katrina Middleton Jacob Goddard Silvaris Hooks Cynthia Kendrick Najla Miller Jocelyn Grace Jamie Hudgens ManuVette Kennedy Janeeka Miller Dateisha Graham Shelby N. Huff Theodore Kennedy Aliyah Miller Justin Graham Erin Hutto Zakerra Killian Jamaica Miller Alexia Grant Terrence Izzard Minsoo Kim Veronica Mitchell Ulysses Gray Ashley Jackson Crystal Kimpson Hillary Moakya Derika Gray Alexus Jackson Latoya Kinard Briana Mole Ashleigh Green Dominique Jackson Trae Kinnard Brittany Monroe Dionna S. Green Harriet Jackson Youshi Kirkland Khadijah Moore Shynelle Green Shirrel R. Jackson Sandra Kouamou Russia Moore Jayneil Green Justin James Jasmine Lance Devin Morgan Antwayn Green Jeremy Jamison Darrell Langston Glotavia Morris T’Darius Gregg Swakaria Jamison Austin Lawton Kayla Moultrie Reynard Gregory Tyrell Jamison Brittani Levine Kevin Moyer Samarya Grier Romona Jeffery Ivah Levy Jessica Mozie Malik Griffith Amaris Jenkins Kayla Lewis Nidja Muldrow Tynisha Guess Morgan Jenkins-White Tallon Lewis India Murph Kelvin Guinyard Barvet Jennings Betty Lincoln Kevin Murray Xavier Hampton DeAndre Jennings Betty Lincoln De’Shon Nails Kiersten Hargett Travon S. Johnson Tommy Littles ChiRhonda Neal Shamico Harris Linwood Johnson Moleck T. Loper Ngan Nguyen Bradley Harris Tondric Johnson Timothy Lyons Khalil Nicholson Essence Harris LaVascia Johnson Mona Maharjan Alexis Norfleet Salvatore S. Hart Kentrel Johnson Rachel Major Tiaria Norman Jeff Hart Melissa Johnson Alisssa Malbrough Devonte Oliver Malik Harvey Joshua D. Johnson Shaneise Manaiza Michelle Owens Brittany Hawkins Taija Johnson Clifford Martin Pratima Pandey

46 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Raven Parker Jasmine B. Riley Andre Staley Jaqan Washington Tyren Parker ChanTeeyah Rivera Melinda Staley Margueritta Watson Wendea Parkes Melody Rivers Kennedy Stanciel Jermaine Whack Michael Parson D’Andria Robertson Kandace Starks Destiny White Ashitkumar G. Patel Jamaris Robinson Te’Ron Staton Tammy White Parth Patel Jasmine N. Robinson Jasmaine Stokes Christopher White Akash Patel Sha’Keela Robinson Makayla Stormer Latoya T. White Curtis Patterson Jasmine R. Robinson Dekendra Streeter Candace Wigfall Shakeal Paul Michael Robinson Donald M. Strock Camille Wilcox Daniel Peacock Mary Robinson Raven Strong Lorenzo Wilkins Nia Peak Antoine Robinson Shauntiera Stuckey Tradd Williams Tracy Peele Kenya Robinson Steilan T. Sumpter Benjamin Williams Brittany Pensel Pamela Robinson-Duckson Sunny Tate Kayla M. Williams Jalon C. Percy N’Dia Rogers Brandi Taylor Dominique Williams Alycia Perez-Johnson Abraham Rotich Nadine Thomas Danierian Williams Morgan Perkins Jessica B. Salgado Brianna Thomas Nicholas Williams Aaron Perry Antonio Sanchez Samantha Thomas-Green Jamela Williams Don Phillips Chance L. Schultz Felisha Thompson Andreal Williams Tyler Pikes Jamellah D. Scott Myasia Timmons Meleq Williams Jasmine Pinckney Malik Scott Travon Tisdale Briana Williams Ashanti Pitts Demetrius Sherman Quianna Tobin Cordea Wilson Shalanda Pollins Swikriti Shrestha Kiyshay Tobin Ariel Wilson Harry Powell JoVanna Simmons Gloria Tucker Niqueisa Wilson Leon Price Lyric Simmons Markese Tucker Saidah Wright Terri M. Prince Octavia Simon Brittany Turner Myaisha Wright Alana Rabb Nicole Simpson Jasmine Tyler LaShonda K. Wright-Atkins Jushita Rahman Ashira Sims Kendra Tyler Catherine Wrighton Amber Ravenell Kayla Singleton Ayanna C. Tyler Shade Young Shania Ravenell Juwan L. Smith Ericka VanDyke Gala Zeigler Britton Reed BreShara Smith ChevronVice Tori Reeder Yawanda Smith Bianca Walker Ebone Reid Daquawn T. Smith Preston Walker Deon Rhode Sierra Smith Jordan L. Wallace Jasmine Rich Harold R. Smith Nautica Walls Brianna Richards Africa Spates Ikera Warren Kayla Richardson Chandra Spigner LaShawnda Warren William E. Richburg Trinity Spikes Letitia Warren Dominique Riggins April Spraggins Johnson Amori Washington

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 47 48 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS CLAFLIN BENEFITS FROM LOCAL SAFETY PROJECT

n December 2017, Claflin University hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for what is known as the Magnolia Street - Zan Street Intersection Improvement Project. The $5.7 million project will help to make the intersection located diagonally across from Claflin's front gate and one of its secondary parking lots a safer area. Funds for the project were allocated from federal earmarks, the Lower Savannah ICouncil of Governments, and the Orangeburg County Transportation Committee.

According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, from 2011-2014, there have been 35 vehicle-on-vehicle collisions have occurred at the intersection with 14 injuries. There have also been nine vehicle- train collisions in the past 10 years with one vehicle-train fatality and two injuries. The project will eliminate railroad crossings at Zan Street and Peasley Street with a new route from Boulevard Street to Magnolia Street. New traffic signals, turning lanes and sidewalks will also be installed in that area.

The safety project is in direct alignment with one of Claflin's guiding principle of valuing people by providing a safe, wholesome and healthy environment for students to live, learn and work. "This is a welcomed measure of safety for those who use the 601 corridor," said Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, president emeritis. "Claflin University is pleased to be a collaborator on this project. It's a win-win. Lives will be saved," he said.

Project Renderings

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 49 50 | 2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS ALUMNI CHAPTERS Colleton County $11,580.00 Region VII – Central Region Thank you for your loyal support! & REGIONS CUIAA $12,674.36 Conway-Myrtle Beach $4,330.00 St. Louis, MO $0.00 05/31/19 Region I – Northeastern Region Dorchester County $12,601.63 Other $3,722.20 Advancement Services Connecticut $650.00 Low Country $3,420.00 & Database Management Brooklyn, NY $2,250.00 Upper Dorchester $7,734.69 Region VIII – Western Region Greater New York $34,708.00 Georgetown $1,456.00 Other $3,279.00 Claflin University wishes to thank the Manhattan $0.00 Southwest Tri-County $7,774.50 following supporters for participating New York Metro $9,490.00 Summerville, SC $1,967.00 SUMMARY OF GIFTS in the matching gift program in 2018: South Jersey $3,515.00 Alumni $798,514.10 Westchester $450.00 Pee Dee Region Board of Trustees 77,688.81 Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Other $3,970.00 Darlington $340.00 `Alumni 42,764.52 Bank of America Foundation Florence County $16,465.00 `Non-alumni 34,924.29 Duke Energy Foundation Region II – Mideastern Region Hartsville $5,388.00 Board of Visitors 71,190.50 IBM International Foundation Philadelphia $6,404.00 Hog Eye/Tubaloo Bay $0.00 `Alumni 62,440.50 International Paper Company Other $7,903.00 Lake City $8,045.00 `Non-alumni 8,750.00 Leidos, Inc. Marion-Mullins $0.00 Banks 42,900.00 Microsoft Corporation Region III – Atlantic Coast Region Marlboro County $0.00 Churches 1,424,476.72 Norfolk Southern Foundation Charlotte, NC $10,900.00 Sumter County $7,900.00 Corporations 339,224.51 Piedmont Natural Gas Greater Fayetteville $0.00 Williamsburg County $18,987.69 Faculty 49,070.69 Sealed Air Richmond, VA $12,831.00 Upper Pee Dee $14,484.00 Foundations 430,101.13 Spectrum Washington, DC $64,254.91 York County $3,070.00 Fraternities 2,775.00 State Farm Companies Foundation Other $37,556.00 Friends 806,945.08 Synchrony Financial Piedmont Region Gifts In-Kind 47,437.11 Verizon Foundation Region IV – Eastern Region Up-State (Anderson, Industries/Business 102,124.59 Wells Fargo Foundation Aiken $150.00 Clemson-Seneca, Greenwood, Organizations 19,964.55 Allendale $0.00 & Greenville) $21,861.16 Parents 1,165.00 Bamberg-Barnwell $15,847.04 Spartanburg-Cherokee $20,199.70 Student Organizations 2,761.50 *Board of Trustees Bowman $195.00 Sororities 5,035.00 **Board of Visitors Calhoun County $1,201.00 Region V – Southern Region Staff 57,570.32 ***Deceased Camden-Kershaw $6,012.76 Atlanta, GA $30,137.22 UNCF 235,041.00 #Life Estate Clarendon $853.00 Columbus, GA $100.00 Restricted Scholarships 687,640.00 Columbia $21,618.23 CSRA $40,761.00 Annual Scholarships 123,139.00 North $2,432.00 Jacksonville, FL $2,471.50 Endowed Scholarships 768,615.86 Orangeburg County $176,521.09 South Florida $17,795.00 TOTAL: $6,093,380.47 Other $18,621.30 Other $27,648.99

Coastal Region Region VI – Midwestern Region Berkeley County $13,679.00 Chicago, IL $600.00 Charleston County $19,835.00 Other $4,232.00

2018 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 51 WAYS TO GIVE A LIFE INCOME GIFT valuables. Your personal property gift provides a double benefit: a charitable deduction plus Claflin University has been the beneficiary of valued A Life Income Gift enables you to make a avoidance of any potential capital contributions from many donors. As we look to an substantial contribution without financial sacrifice gain tax. even brighter future in this new capital campaign, and with income tax and financial benefits. You we reach out to donors to join us, to imagine the make an irrevocable transfer of assets as a gift to For more information about these and other possibilities with us. Here are the many ways to give Claflin University while receiving income for life from the gift. giving opportunities, please contact Rev. to Claflin University. Whittaker V. Middleton, Vice President, Division of Institutional Advancement at PERSONAL PROPERTY CASH Claflin University, 803.535.5312 or at wmiddleton@ A gift of cash (check or credit card) is the most Claflin University has been greatly enriched by claflin.edu. popular way to give and entitles you to a federal gifts of personal property, such as rare books, income tax deduction of up to 50 percent of adjusted manuscripts, paintings, artifacts and other gross income.

MATCHING GIFTS You may be able to double, or even triple, the amount of your gift through a matching gift from corporations and businesses. Ask your employer if your company is a matching gift company.

APPRECIATED ASSETS Your gift of appreciated securities such as stocks, mutual funds and bonds has attractive benefits. An outright gift of long-term appreciated assets avoids capital gains taxes and, in most cases, you earn a charitable income tax deduction equal to the market value of the securities.

REAL PROPERTY You can give real property, either as a bequest or by a lifetime transfer and realize significant tax benefits. Your gift is transferred by deed and may consist of all of your interest in the property or an undivided fractional interest.

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