OAK WOOD MAGAZINE

Spring 2012

OAKWOOD

COLLEGE… SPECIAL ISSUE THEN Meet the th OAKWOOD 2,000 Student UNIVERSITY… 1970’s Couples NOW Share Secrets to Lasting Love

21st Century “Hebrew Boys”?

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

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

• The White House occupied by the first African American, President Barack Obama, now running for re-election; • The (then) California-based “Breath of Life” TV ministry (now) headquartered at Oakwood (now) University Church, (now) led by speaker-director Dr. Carlton P. Byrd – (then) a two- year old toddler in 1974; and • (now) “LNP” (Dr. Leslie Nelson Pollard) and his bride (now, Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard) would serve as (now) the 11th President and First Lady of their alma mater, as it reached its 2,000-student milestone in fall 2011, for the first time!

This special issue of Oakwood Magazine returns primarily to that milestone 1974 school year – when we reached the 1,000th student mark – and asks the question: in what parallel ways can we view Oakwood College THEN and Oakwood University NOW?

Admittedly and because of the “special-Issue” nature of this publication, Team PR, the publishers of this and other Oakwood publications, will veer somewhat from the Oakwood Magazine to which you’ve been accustomed, traditionally.

To accomplish this initiative, your immediate feedback is so vital. And sought after. Please complete the surveys in selected articles, for you to feed back to us your responses. Please enjoy this Oakwood College THEN/Oakwood University NOW special issue, and Review. Reflect. Revel. Re-commit. Reply. Relish. And Return. We’re just getting started.

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EDITORIAL STAFF OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Oakwood Magazine is the official journal of Publisher: Tim Allston Leslie N. Pollard Oakwood University. Editor: Debbe Millet PRESIDENT 7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW Art Director/Designer: Jerry Ross Huntsville, Alabama 35896 Timothy McDonald www.oakwood.edu Student Writers: PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Ashley Batiste, Dawnette Chambers, OAKWOOD MAGAZINE is published Krysten Copeland, Lee Munro C. Garland Dulan annually, © Oakwood University, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW, Student Photographers: Matthew-Lee Morgan, Jyremy Reid, Huntsville, Alabama 35896. Sabrina Cotton Donald J. Twitty Address editorial correspondence VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS to the Office of Public Relations, Contributors: 7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW, David A. Knight Sharon Cluff, Class of 1975 Huntsville, Alabama 35896. VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SERVICES Charles Dudley, Class of 1974 Spring 2012. Leslie Pollard, Class of 1978 Ronald Pollard, Class of 1987 Howard Weems Questions may be addressed to Michele Solomon, LEAP Office SENIOR CHAPLAIN the Office of Public Relations at J.P. Willis, Class of 1978 [email protected]. Janice Lindsey Willis, Class of 1977

2 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 3 In 1974, pre-med student Corliss Claibon was selected as the 1,000th student during that milestone school year.

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

4 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU Meet Oakwood’s 2,000th Student by Michele Solomon

When Larry Bush decided to “... once I became more familiar complete his undergraduate stud- ies through Oakwood’s LEAP with the technology, (Leadership Education for the Adult Professional) program, I grew to like it.” little did he know that he would make history as the 2000th stu- dent to enroll at Oakwood Uni- versity in any single semester. and was serving as an elder at Bush also has a passion for com- That happened in the fall of 2011 the Pleasant Acres Seventh-day munity service and has volun- when the university broke all pre- Adventist Church in Valhermoso teered for the past 20 years at vious enrollment records set since Springs, Alabama, where he and the North Alabama Community its opening in 1896. his wife, Catherine, are members. Services Federation. He says that He decided to transition into the his pursuit of a degree in Orga- Bush was nearing retirement field of Organizational Manage- nizational Management better from the City of Huntsville after ment. equipped him for continued ser- 33 years, but he wanted to fulfill vice in disaster relief training. his lifelong dream of earning a It wasn’t easy, but after raising Now that he has retired, he plans bachelor’s degree. He had begun all four of their children (now, all to take his level of involvement studies in Religion and Theology adults), plus helping with their in such projects to another level, at Oakwood in 1974 and attended grandchildren, Bush and his wife especially in light of the increased on-and-off for seven years, while agreed that it was time to finish tornado activity that has ravaged working full-time. Challenged his degree. After several years North Alabama over the last sev- with school, the demands of his of being out of the classroom, eral months. job and family responsibilities, he had to buckle down. “I didn’t he made the tough decision to put welcome the online format at Bush was understandably over- that dream on hold in 1981. first,” he said, “but once I became joyed as he crossed the gradua- more familiar with the technol- tion platform in 2011 to receive Several years later, with the en- ogy, I grew to like it.” Catherine his B.A. degree in Organizational couragement of LEAP director helped him over the technologi- Management. His commitment Dr. Rachel Williams-Smith, he cal hurdle, and he eventually hit to God’s work and to community decided to re-enroll at Oakwood, his stride with LEAP’s blended- service has been a driving force and complete his undergraduate online format that allows adult for this Oakwood milestone stu- studies. By this time, Bush had learners to attend classes one dent, and the university applauds been working diligently in church night a week while completing his tenacity in pursuing his educa- evangelism for about 30 years class assignments online. tional goals.

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Voter Registration by Lee Munro

During Oakwood University’s Hamer as a strong, intelligent, Chapel on February 7, 2012, ac- God-fearing woman, who strived tress/singer Mzuri Moyo presented for enfranchisement for all. The “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story,” presentation also featured chill- depicting the life of an African ing videos of African American’s American voting rights activ- being lynched, as a way to capture ist who was integral in the Civil the social atmosphere preceding Rights movement, particularly in the Civil Rights movement. her home state of Mississippi. Mzuri has portrayed Hamer for 11 years. After seeing her on TV, she In her one-woman performance, became inspired to re-enact her Mzuri depicted the life and story. “I heard the name ‘Fannie struggles of Hamer through pic- Lou Hamer’,” recalled Mzuri. ture and song. Mzuri personified “I knew she was somehow in-

Foot Soldier for Justice: The morning Fannie Lou Hamer marched into Moran Hall by Sharon Cluff flood of memories prevailed when then but in subsequent years has never Three decades after graduating from recalling the day Mrs. Hamer actually been equaled – even in the grandest Oakwood College, I was especially spoke in Moran Hall for our Lyceum Adventist sanctuary]. interested to learn that Oakwood was series. launching a voter registration drive on Suddenly, the side door swung open campus this past February following It was February of 1974. (…) some- and an unfamiliar group entered the a chapel presentation of “The Fannie one began the program with the hall. They were basically all men Lou Hamer Story.” That scheduled requisite Moran Hall song service [an except for one elderly woman – she event was such welcome news as a experience I took for granted back was walking slow and quite stooped

6 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU importance of voting, “Students should understand that their vote counts.’’

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

volved in civil rights, but I didn’t an initial voter registration drive know anything about what she had which immediately followed done.” Mzuri’s presentation. He wanted to encourage students to register She described her experience at beforehand, and to vote during OU as, “amazing. I could tell that the upcoming Alabama primary the students were moved by the and general elections. “Mzuri did performance.” a good job of connecting with the Raymond King, an OU alum and students,” said King. “She brought current Student Activities Coordi- her (Hamer) to life. Students nator, worked with the OU student could see the struggle Mrs. Hamer NAACP chapter to co-sponsor endured. King also spoke on the

over. (…) I was looking for the voter recall how Mrs. Hamer’s quiet dignity registration activist in Mississippi, the exemplified the heart and soul of The powerful singer of freedom songs, the Movement that morning for me. unseated ‘delegate’ who nearly over- took the 1964 Democratic convention. We were enchanted (…). As Mrs. No, the ‘animated’ icon of our Hamer slowly started to walk away, struggle was not on display that day in she turned and gave Oakwood one Moran. Instead, we were privileged to last gift: “Don’t get too comfortable,” witness the consummate Foot Soldier she cautioned, “’cause we still have for Justice -- still marching, sharing unfinished business. God bless you her story, by then in a near whisper; all.” bent over from the persistent beatings in county jails, yet - by God’s grace I strained to watch until she disap- greatness housed in humility – bor- - still standing before us. She men- peared through the door. Along dering on frailty. I think most of tioned her age and we almost gasped the way of the exit route her hands us in Moran that day suspected we to realize that Fannie Lou Hamer was grasped nearby furniture [the piano, a wouldn’t ever see her again. only in her 50s. Years later, I can still chair] for support. We had witnessed

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by Dawnette Chambers

The story of Brenda Spraggins Scott, Miss UNCF this recognition to raise funds. She sent out the of- for Oakwood College 1969, and winner of the ficial letters, that are given to every student compet- national title for Miss UNCF in 1969, was the cover ing for the crown, to people she knew and then they story of the March-April 1970 issue of the Message passed the word on to other friends and family. “The Magazine. Scott recently shared some memories of money just started coming in,” she says. the competition, and insights on her life since that day. Since the Coronation was scheduled for a Friday night, she told the officials that she would not be In 1969, Scott was a able to attend because she was a Seventh-day Ad- sophomore Education ventist. The committee postponed her coronation major at Oakwood, and until after sundown on Saturday, when she received remembers faculty mem- the National Miss UNCF Award, a 31” trophy, a gold bers encouraging her wristwatch, and a silver cup. to compete. Scott said she “didn’t do much” When asked how it felt to know that she won Miss to raise money for the UNCF for Oakwood College, and on top of that how competition. Known for she is the only Miss UNCF Oakwood to win the her singing, Scott National title out of the 36 college and university used queens, jokingly she said, “old.” She then expressed how overwhelmed she felt.

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

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

8 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU Howell regularly sent letters to family, friends, pastors, business leaders, and Oakwood employees. She also sent out post-card reminders to all family and friends to update everyone on her campaign’s financial status. She took advantage of television, sharing her goal with Janet Martin on a local televi- sion program.

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

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

by Barbara Stovall

o borrow a phrase, Miss Janelle Howell Although the over $8,000 brought in by Howell’s “Obama-cized” her way into the Miss UNCF efforts was not the largest amount ever raised, her Oakwood University 2012 crown by using efforts did set a standard for future Miss UNCF “social media” for her campaign. And it worked -- contestants. Howell implemented new and strate- she was crowned on December 4, 2011. gic ways of raising money, and showed that think- ing outside of the box carries no small advantage. Howell took advantage of Facebook as a way to She has learned through this experience that “talk publicize her efforts, creating a page listing up- doesn’t cook rice,” realizing that if you keep pray- coming events and fundraisers, and approaching ing and don’t stop working, then the results will contribution deadlines. Her Facebook page (where work themselves out. she accumulated 855 “friends”) also advertised her actual website: janellehowelluncf.webs.com, where Howell is extremely thankful and humbled to rep- she explained why she was running for Miss UNCF, resent Oakwood University and she considers it an and linked visitors to her PayPal account, enabling honor to serve her Oakwood University and repre- them to make convenient, online donations to sent the UNCF. UNCF. She also utilized email and other electronic ad media.

8 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 9 A Lasting Love 1970’s Oakwood Couples Share Secrets that Keep the Fire Burning

with Chuck & Debbie Dudley (left) and J.P. & Janice Willis (right)

Did you and your spouse meet at head?!!’ but when I saw him on 2/20/75 all dressed Oakwood? When? Where? up, I was very impressed! What were your first impressions J.P.: She was always a bright light, with a ready of each other? smile and bubbly personality.

Chuck and Debbie: Yes, we met in front of Carter How many years have you been Hall during the 1972-73 school year. Debbie was a Junior and I was, at that time, a Senior. I thought, married? When and where did “What a BREATH of FRESH AIR! A true ‘flower you marry? child.’ Because I didn’t want to lose her, I spent another year at the Oaks! Chuck and Debbie: Almost 38 years ago on September 8, 1974, in Sacramento, Ca., by Chuck’s Janice: We saw each other around campus before father Elder Charles E. Dudley, Sr. we “officially” met on February 20, 1975, at the Lyceum reception. When I first saw J.P., I wondered J.P.: 33 years – December 17, 1978, Chicago, Ill., ‘Who is that guy with the part in the middle of his Shiloh SDA Church – married by both of our fathers,

10 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU Elder Harold A. Lindsey and Elder James P. (“Pop”) Willis. One More What has given your marriage its staying power? 1970’s Couple

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

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

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

Any advice on relation- ships and/or marriage? He saw her first. She was reciting James Weldon Johnson’s classic “God’s Chuck: 1) When Trombone” one evening in 1974 during God and you a program in Peterson Hall. choose…it’s a done DEAL. 2) “Wow,” he thought almost audibly, how When you do take did she just do that – recite that entire that step (and what piece verbatim, with a voice flavored a step it will be!), with a hint of Jamaica West Indies? MOVE some- where you both Fascinated, but too shy to approach this are not known. equally freshman classmate-turned- This gives you time to get to know each other. This is a orator. MUST! 3) FORGIVE AND FORGET! But with time -- and a little help from Janice: Take time to get to know each other before mak- friends William Taliaferro, Jennifer ing a long-term commitment. Put God first. After that, be Moseley and Linwood Stone -- the New committed–make the decision to be together as long as Orleans lad finally met and befriended you live, no matter what. Realize that there will be tough the New York City lass. times, and that any meaningful relationship requires effort to keep it vibrant. Focus on the positive. Don’t have unreal- Fortunately for Oakwood, the 1974 istic expectations, and don’t go in planning to change your story was just starting. spouse. (…) do something new occasionally. Finally, have fun – don’t take yourselves too seriously. Have a sense of And 33 years -- and six post-Oakwood humor and laugh often!!! degrees and two Oakwood-degreed daughters and numerous leadership assignments! -- later, this 1974 couple returned to their alma mater, . . .

10 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 11 Inauguration of Oakwood’s 11th President – Leslie N. Pollard

by Ashley Batiste

Vitality, beauty, vision, opti- Friday evening vespers was a sa- “Stones” resonated with the mism—spring. Pablo Neruda lute to the First Family. Dynamic audience. says “You can cut all the flowers, Praise’s “With My Whole Heart” but you cannot stop the coming struck a chord with everyone. Sabbath afternoon in the Mose- of the spring.” Ella Simmons, Board of Trustees ley Complex, the President’s Vice Chair, and General Con- Forum discussed Christian Like spring after a harsh and ference Vice President gave an education. Andrews University, cold winter, Dr. Leslie N. Pol- action-packed homily, “A Season Atlantic Union College, Florida lard was welcomed with open of Spring,” compared Oakwood Hospital College of Health arms by the city of Huntsville, to a fig tree that survived win- Sciences, La Sierra University, the world church of Seventh-day ter and, with the coming of the Loma Linda University and Adventists, and the Oakwood spring, must now bear fruit. Walla Walla University were all University community, as he was represented on the panel. inaugurated as the 11th president Divine Worship Service on of Oakwood University on Octo- Sabbath, October 15, contin- Many questions were asked, ber 16, 2011. ued to build the momentum of such as “Can we truly afford our the weekend. With the sanctu- Seventh-day Adventist institu- The inaugural festivities began ary packed with worshipers, tions?” Vespers in the church with a community luncheon on the Aeolians and University followed the discussion with Thursday, October 13. Here, choir accompanied by the wind music from Voices of Triumph representatives from local higher ensemble provided the music, and Charles Drake delivering the education institutions discussed and Charles E. Bradford, former homily “A Name.” the roles and responsibilities of President of the North Ameri- educational institutions in Hunts- can Division gave the pastoral On Sunday, October 16, the ville and Northern Alabama. prayer. Installation Ceremony started Alabama A &M University, Ath- promptly at 2:00 p.m. at the ens State University, Calhoun The speaker of the hour was Oakwood University Church. Community College, J.F. Drake Daniel Jackson, current Presi- Greetings were given from Ted State Technical College, UA dent of the North American N.C. Wilson, General Confer- Huntsville, and Virginia College Division and OU Board of Trust- ence President (via video); were represented. ees Chair. His sermon entitled Daniel Jackson, North American

12 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU Division President; DeWitt Wil- arranged by Nathan Carter, to liams, National Alumni Associa- another standing ovation. tion President; Laura V. Hall, Alabama Representative; and Michael Lomax, United Ne- Nelson Pugh, 2011-2012 USM gro College Fund President Pollard responded by sharing President. Tommy Battle, Mayor and CEO, gave the Inaugural many of his goals for Oakwood, of Huntsville, charged Dr. Pol- Address entitled “A 21st Cen- one being to market the Oak- lard, “As you write those pages tury Mission for a 21st Century wood experience as “passionate- of history, be bold. Write bold University.” He declared: “Dr. ly spiritual, communal, rhythmi- pages of history that talk about Pollard is the right man, at the cally musical, and parental.” achievement, inclusiveness and right time for Oakwood, for the progress.” Remarks from all the country, and for the community The uplifting weekend ended surrounding area College and of historically black colleges and with a beautiful reception in the University Presidents were also universities.” newly-renovated Millet Activity given, with congratulations and Center on Oakwood’s campus. well wishes to Dr. Pollard, his Lomax praised Oakwood as a A spirit of joy filled the center wife, and their two daughters. leader among HBCUs, charging as the guests enjoyed great food the school to lead other HBCUs and fellowship. The powerful operatic voice of in being true to their heritage, Whitney Morrison moved the mission, and also be highly com- Spring has finally arrived on the audience to their feet as she sang petitive, contemporary institu- campus of Oakwood University, “He’s Got the Whole World in tions. “I challenge you, women and the school looks forward His Hands,” arranged by Mar- and men of Oakwood–alumni, to bright days ahead as God garet Bonds. The Aeolians and faculty and staff, and all those leads the institution through the University Choir gave a strik- who love Oakwood–to join us in leadership of Drs. Leslie and ing performance of “Someday” this work.” Prudence Pollard.

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The The 2011-2012 school year represented a very busy time for Oakwood University’s prestigious Aeolians Choir. In November 2011, the Aeolians placed first in Aeolians the iSing College Choir Scholarship Challenge, a com- petition held in Glenn Dale, Maryland, for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Led by director Jason in 1974 Max Ferdinand, the choir successfully defended their Oakwood’s enrollment in the 1970s hovered 2010 title by outperforming over 100 other HBCUs. in the 800s. President Calvin Rock’s goal was to build a student body of 1,000. He would The Aeolians were honored by Huntsville’s Mayor meet with the Public Relations Director, the Tommy Battle on December 1, 2011, for their win at Music Department Chairman, and the Director the iSing Challenge. The Aeolians treated the Mayor, as of the Aeolians, and show them a large map in- well as the City Council members to a “Human Sur- dicating the sections of the country from which round Sound” mini-concert preceding the City Council we receive too few students. “It was to those meeting. places that the Aeolians were originally sent, and the goal of 1,000 students plus was realized In January 2012, the Aeolians travelled to Russia to within two years of our concertizing. (…) From perform in the Second International Moscow Christmas 1973 to 1985 the more than 230 concerts they Festival of Sacred Music. The choir served as the only performed with me succeeded in recruiting stu- U.S. performers and the first-ever Seventh-day Adven- dents from coast to coast in the United States and tist group to perform at the festival. from Canada, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas. Student Temar Ellis remarked that “None of the “Their greatest achievement was passing the au- students could have imagined the kind dition that qualified them to become Friendship of imprint they were capable of leav- Ambassadors for America. Through their beau- tiful singing and winning personalities, they ing on a country already so marked established friendships for our country among with history. I don’t think anyone was the peoples of Romania, England, Scotland and Wales.” prepared for the kind of emotion in the cathedral that night.” Excerpted from “Aeolians: Oakwood’s Musi- cal Emissaries,” by Alma M. Blackmon (di- Director Ferdinand was “proud” of the Aeolians, and rector, 1973-1985), The Aeolians: Directors of their performance in Moscow. “The power of music Recall Precious Memories, by Dr. Roy E. united two different cultures and people. The Aeolians Malcolm, p. 64. sang with great passion, precision, pathos and power when needed. It was a beautiful and blessed night. I’m grateful for the experience, and that our students could get such a glimpse of the bigger world.”

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

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1974-1975 Student Roster

Freshman Duff, Beverly Martin, Irene Settle, Joel Sophomore Duncan, Linda Mathis, Gregory Sigh, Bettye Allen, Daniel G. Dyson, Michael Martin, Allen Simon, Queen Alexander, Dennis Allen, Terri L. Evans, Wilma Martin, Julius Simpson, Beatrice Artis, Sudie Alexander, Valerie Fatoma, Amos Martin, Louis Simmons, Raymond Baxter, Julian Amos, Lavator Felton, Toni McKinnis, Paula Simpson, Chita Benjamin, Clarence Bailey, Jenifer Fullard, Janice McPherson, Lorraine Smith, Debra Blenman, Marlyn Bailey, Kevin Fuller, Derrick Merodeth, Carole Smith, Dexter Blevins, Tommie Batholomer, Samual Gelalcha, Mebonnen Middleton, Fred Smith, Donna Bosfield, Nathaniel Bausby, Cheryl Gentry, Sandra Millet, Debra Smith, Olie Bradley, Leon Bechet, Leonard Gilliam, Curtrel Miller, Deborah Smith, Sharon Brackens, Deborah Bell, Robyn Godley, David Milligan, Pamela Smith, Solomon Brown, Marvin Belhomne, Frantz R. Graves, Debra Moment, Janet Smith, Venessa Burford, Marcia Bennet, Gwen Graves, James Monk, Cynthia Sterling, Michael Cain, Juanita Bernard, Alvin Graves, Michael Montgomery, Shela Stewart, James Canson, Linda Berry, Cranston C. Graves, Darlene Morales, Nicamorn Stewart, Patricia Cordell, Cynthia Blackmon, Rhonda Green, Kenneth Moon, Janis Stone, Linwood Crump, Edwin Bland, Deborah Harris, Darrell Moore, Timothy Sutton, Teresa Cuffie, Nigel Bliss, Darlene Henderson, Carolyn Morant, Samuel Taliferro, William Curry, Edmund Bonner, Angela Henderson, Cheryl Mosley, Jennifer Taylor, Aaron Davis, Yvonne Body, Shirley Henderson, Evangeline Murphy, Anthony Taylor, Donna Dillett, Desrae Bradford, Dwight Hicks, Michell Musson, Paul Thomas, Darlene Dykes, William Brown, Cynthia Hoard, Renita Nelson, Valerie Thompson, Marcia Franklin, Myra Brown, Mildred Huffman, Latonya O’neal, Nancy Thuesdee, Mary Gillis, Sheryl Brown, Vivian Hulbert, Vanessa Parker, Yvonne Townes, Sharon Hamying, John Brumskin, Marquette Humphrey, Louis Patterson, Russell Trott, Dollene Higgs, Etha Bunyan, Ormond Ingram, Gloria Pearce, Morris Turner, Paul Hill, Jeanier Burgess, Arthur R. Irby, Everett Phillips, Tyrone Tyler, Diane Holden, Felicia Butler, Vanessa Jackson, Donald Phipps, Malcolm Tynes, Cynthia Holden, Pamela Butts, Douglas C. Jackson, Steven Pitts, Francine Tynes, Linda Holmes, Deborah Butts, Vicki A. Jenkins, Edrewnae Polite, Cinthia Tyus, Laura Jones, Cynthia Byrd, Maurice Johnson, Anita Pressley, Robin Walden, Karalle Jones, Lyn Campbell, Tera Johnson, Columbus Price, Lynn Walker, Ellyne Lewis, Anthony Carrington, Sharon Johnson, Dennis Prince, Christopher Wallace, Keith Lewis, Robert Carter, M. Colleen Johnson, Diane Rachel, Sheryl Walton, Brenda Long, Richard Carter, Janet D. Johnson, Joel Rahming, Wilcott Watson, Dorla Maddox, Angela Carter, Sandra R. Johnson, Yvonne Ramey, Debra Watts, Marvin Martin, Kathiann Chafin, Sheryl Jones, Darlene Rainey, Jeanetta Weekes, Anthony McGriff, James Christian, Gail Jones, David Reese, Anthony Wesley, Randal McIntoch, Ingrid Clarke, Pamelgb Johnson, Marcia Riles, Marcellus Williams, Judy Morgan, Michael Cleveland, Cynthia Jones, Sherry Rivers, Theadore Willis, David Mosley, Anthony Collins, Dorothy Kay, Thompson Robinson, Beverly Willis, Leslie Mosley, Jacqueline Conner, Andrea Kelly, Linda Robinzine, Gregg Willis, Lizette Newton, Celia Corbin, Karen Kent, Carolyn Ross, Jean Wilson, Sharon Nixon, John Coston, Priscilla Kidding, Antonett Ross, Sandra Winfrey, Susan Parker, Lennel Cox, Deborah Kortram, Otmar Rowe, Donna Woods, Larna Parker, Walter Crawford, Robert La Beach, Prudence Rugless, Janet Woodson, Leslie Parraway, Donna Creech, Charles Lee, Debra Sankey, Ivan Wright, Jocelyn Pennington, Michael Cue, Priscilla Lofton, Hazel Saunders, Berna Wright, Marcena Prevost, Evelyn Daniel, Thomas A. Long, David Sellers, George Young, Patricia Riles, Loretta Davis, Gregory Martin, Althea Sesson, Stanley Robinson, Lolita

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Robinson, Majorie Knight, Joyce Crigler, Ruth Lois Starks McCleary, Linda Maria Seniors (pictures not available) Sankey, Marsha LaMar, Donald D’Andrade, DeLoris (Warren) McDonald, Charles Egbert Showers, Miranda Langhorn, Carlyle Davis, Barbara McIntosh, Ingri Carmen Alexis, Gabriel Simms, Kevin Lee, Minnie Davis, Le’Verne J. McKinon, Janet Olivia Allen, Brenda L. McRae, Debra Lewis, Anthony Davis, Pinkie Bonita Mendinghall, Ezra J. Artis, Relda Louise Smith, Doctor Lodge, Andria Dawkins, Ruth Meyers, Charles Weldon Barnes, Ronald Milton Smith, Patricia Mack, Robert Dennie, Evelyn Marie Meyers, Donna L. Barnes Vanessa Davis Smith, Susie McClean, Joan Eakins, Calvin Musson, Celia-Ann Wentworth Bethea, Puretta Denise Sterling, Beverly Poole, Lynne Edgecombe, Jason Newman, Deborah Jean Bliss, Alfred Nelson (Jr.) Stepney, John Reese, Denese Edmonds, Ronald L. Norman, Joy Renee Brangman, Charles Eugene Stirling, Michael Reed, Errol Ellis, Gale Elaine Olomiye, Eniola Johnson Brown, Cheryl Eileen Stovall, Wanda Rugless, Keith Evans, Lacynda Joan Onwere, Ephraim Chuks Buckley, Noel L. Terrell, Lynn Sealey, Elvira Felder, Deborah Elaine Parham, James Franklin Clark, Patricia Dale Thomas, Authur Shipman, Ralph Foley, Sylvia Yvonne Parham, Joan Marie Cluff, Sharon Madalyn Thompson, Renee Smith, Delores Ford, Dollie Beavers Patterson, Morris Davis, Barbara Diana Troxler, Garry Starks, Deborah French, Reginald Leslie Pipkins, Timetta Yvette Dixon, Gwendolyn Washington, Diane Sterling, Milton Garrett, Beverly Ann Plant, Priscilla Galloway, Linda Diane Whigham, Anthony Tunis, Ronald Garrett, Teni Margaret Powell, Arthur L. Hall, William Edward Wilcox, Alfalene Tyler, Zirrah Galloway, Linda Diane Rachel, Beverly Jewel Hardeman, Cheryl Lee Williams, Rogis Walls, Amos Gillis, Wanda Faye Ratliff, Bessie Louise Hatcher, David Willingham, Edith Washington, Reginald Golson, Mark Elliott Robinson, Terry Phyllis Henderson, Timothy Edwin Willis, Karen White, Esther Graham, Avice Jean Smith, Monica Elaine Howard, Raymond A. Winfrey, Edna Lee White, Marvin Green, Gilford Leland Smith, Odis Douglas Jenkins, Anna L. Woods, Thomas White, Terri Green, Shirley Ann Smith Vavolyn Diane Kanion, Zavon Francis Works, Paul Williams, Donna L. Greene, Alfonzo (Jr.) Nelson-Spence, Cecelia S. Lewis, Aundra Dianna Zimmerman, Cheryl Williams, Donna M. Guiste, Earlington Winston Stewart, Kathy Lorraine Long, Arthur William (III) Johnson, Dianne Williams, Frank Guiste, Evelyn Bernadine Thompson, Renee Patrice Martin, Lawrence Edward Webster, Deborah Hamilton, Lawrence Tobias, Dante C. Miller, Charles Augustus (Jr.) Junior Wilson, Debra Handy, Brynda Yvonne Todd, Gloria Miller, Leon M. (Jr.) Okike, Joseph Hanna, Margaret Ann Trusty, David William McCalla, Lloyd Alford, Muriel Harris, Ivan Jeffrey (Jr.) Tucker, Karen Irene McWilliams, Steven Alleyne, Esther Senior Hill, Roland Jackson Tull, Yvonne Patricia Palmer, Michele deLoris Artis, Keith Hughes, Dorothy Janice Vasciannie, Elizabeth Viola Perry, Gentry Alfred Brumskin, Veratta Anderson, Robeana Humphrey, Virgil Alexander Wagner, Judy Janice Lorraine Peterson, Ralph Michael Cleveland, Paul Brown-Anderson, Theresa Ann Gilbert Hundley, Olivia Dianne Ward, Beverly Edna Estelle Preston, Calvin Bernard Coopwood, Janice Armstead, Eugene Igbokwe, Daniel Ward, Gwendolyn M. Rahming, Wayne Anthony Daniyan, Samuel Bailey, Yvette Denise Jackson, Franklin Highter Washington, Stephen Dale Simmons, Jo Ann Dennis, Eulus Baker, Claudette Yvonne Jenkins, Larry Wells, Toni Delores Simons, Carol A. Desmukes, Nadine Baker, Delbert W. Johnson, Albert (Jr.) White, Clara Annell Wright Smith, Philip Nathaniel Ford, Durandel Ballard, Patricia W. Johnson, Mary Fay White, Lola B. Staplefoote, Harvey Lenard Griffith, Henry Banfield, Karren LaVerne Jones, Cynthia Rosalind Williams, Sandra Ann Starks, Peggy Louise Hairston, Angelia Barnes, Tyrone Jones, Daniel Lee Williams, Sharon Summers, Diane E. Hicks, Shelleen Bass, Larry Kanion, Neva Jean Wilson, Juanita Tucker, Evelyn Howard Hoard, Yolanda Bates, Russell W. King, Deborah Jean Wilson, Randolph Wilson, Edgar Oliver Granville Hopson, Gwendolyn Boggess, Sherry LaVonne Lang, Marilyn Lorraine Gadson Wilson, Sharon L. Winslow, Daniel D. Horton, Steve Brackens, Deborah Jean Lasley, Lynne Denise Wilson, Wanda Rochelle Webster, Gina E. Hudson, Michale Braithwaite, Van Martel Lester, Cecelia Terreathea Wimbish, Gary Lynn Hunter, Robin Briggs, Valda LaVerne Lewis, Camille E. Wimbish, Wynona Arlene Johnson, Sarita Bryant, Kay F. Lewis, Earl Jennings (Jr.) Wip, Marcel Jones, Farrell Chiles, Michael Joel Lewis, Myra L. Woodard, Esther L. Jones, Phillip Craig, Regina Joyce Mason, Natelkka Esther Wright, Miriam Naomi

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2011-2012 Student Roster

Ababio, Gifty Bema Arnold, Dovie C. Benjamin, Thea S Brathwaite, Olinfra V. Burwell, Jessica L Abernathy, Aaron M. Arnold, Xavian S. Bennett, Asia Michelle Brice, Kristopher Y. Busby, Rontae Abrigo, Renee A. Artis, Andre Kristopher Bennett, Ezrica J. Brooks, Barry R. Bush, Larry J. Acklin, Rhondalyn M. Aryeetey, Felichia Bennett, Kahryl G. Brooks, Gabriel J. Bush, Tamekia M Adams, Antoynae A. Asamoa, Joshua J. Bennett, Kenesha R. Brooks, John W Bushell, Dale R. Adams, Casey E. Ash, Calesa D. Bennett, Michael R. Brooks, Stephen E. Bushner, Reginald D. Adams, Charmaine A Ashe-Bollin, Allen Mark Bent, Danielle S. Brown, Abdul S. Bushner, Ronald Adams, Max O. Ashford, Lasonya S Bernard, Ephriam Waioli Brown, Alexis J. Butler, Lance Q. Adderley, Matthew Brian Ashford, Shamekia Bernard, Max S. Brown, Antwain Buxton, Chloe Adedokun, Stephen D. Ashley, Marcelis L. Berry, Ashley R. Brown, Blake Marcellus Byers, Ashlee T. Adefila, David O. Atengdem, Kezia Berry, Kayla R. Brown, Blayre E. Byers, Asia K. Adeoye, Sola I. Atengdem, Michelle A. Berry, Moriah Natasha Brown, Camille H. Byers, Kamaaya Elizabeth Adepoju, Samuel Y. Atie, Dieufront J Best, Claudie Brown, Elana R. Byers, Terrence A. Aguy, Jeffrey Atta-Armah, Hellen Phillip Beyde, Adrian E. Brown, Evan G. Bynum, Carlos Deonndra Agyekum, Abia A. A. Augustave, Ethan Biddy, Matthew E. Brown, Gladstone Don C Bynum, Quenton D. Akakulu, Monde Sitali Augustave, Nathaniel D. Biggs, Byron G. Brown, Jayson B. Byrd, Kailah J. Akins, Gillis L. Augustine, Kirlia Ann Biggs, Tamela D Brown, Jeromma S. Byrd, Rosieland Albertson, Ayanna Yavette Aurubin, Carlie A. Binns, Leah A. Brown, Justin Byrd, Sydnee R. Albino, Abigail D. Austin, Nicollette M. Birch, Shenell C.P. Brown, Kadi-Ann Romona Cadet, Martine Alcius, Marlyn Awai, Andeh F. Birkett, Richard O. Brown, Kierron-de’ R. Cadet, Presly Alexander, Ariana L. Ayers, Angelia Bishop, Keith Brown, Lawrence B. Caesar, Yederle L. Alexander, Kelcie Bacchus, Lenny Oswald Bispham, Christopher A. Brown, Lenox D. Cagilus, Benny Alexander, Samiah LaNiece Baffin-Bazile, Melissa Black, Stefani L. Brown, Linois Samuel Cagilus, Michaelange W. Alexander, Shawn Collins Bailey, Elizabeth A. Blackburn, Charles Brown, Lucious O. Cagilus, Vladimir P. Alexandre, Samuel B. Bailey, Robert A. Blackmon, Tonae U. Brown, Marsalis C. Cain, Edwyn A. Allen, Carol M Bailey, Xavier D. Blackwood, Camille Brown, Nicos G. Caines, Deshay T. Allen, Nancy Bailiff, Cherelle E. Blair, Camille A. Brown, Shelby S. Cajuste, Greg Allen, Norman Richard Baker, Cory A. Blake, Basil F Brown, Tamara T. Caldwell, Jonathan M. Allen, Yolande Stallwo Baker, Gwendolyn Blake, Kolby Jordan Brown, Victoria D. Callahan, Jade L. Alleyne-Oliver, Alexandra N. Baker, Jonathan J. Blake, Valerie S Browne, Camisha Rochelle Callender, Melonie F. Allicock, Andre Baker, Kara D. Blankenship, Armand A Browne, Chelsea Laurette Callender, Rachaun Amber Allister, Ray A. Baker, Nickalos T. Blay, Kykinda N Browne, Genise Ursie-Jade Callies, Chasta J Allston, Ivan Baldwin, Ashley D. Blissett, Monique S. Browne, J’Nnym K. Callwood, Sherwin R. Alsume, Esther Balthazar, Carl H. Bloomfield, Kevin K. Brutus, Nyita L. Camacho, Danielle K. Alsume, Rilene Baltimore, Ronald W. Blount, Sydney L. Bryan, Kadeem A. Cameron, Israel A. Alusca, Renante Banks, Edison Boddie, Lenesia R. Bryant, Lanardo N. Cameron, Phillip E. Alyn, Alicia Banks, Gelani A. Boddie, Michael A. Buchanan, Amber R. Campbell, Everton D. Amacker, Dominique N. Baptiste, Kevin Lyle Bolden, Anthony J. Buchanan, Elise Ashley Campbell, James Samuel Ambrose, Abigail N. Barbier, Ernst Junior Boles, Parris L. Buckholt, Dominique D. Campbell, LeDon E. Ampey, Wilbur Barham, Lyndon D. Bolton, Keyonna L. Buffong, Emeka A. Campbell, Roxanne Alexis Ancrum, Nicholas Lehmon Barlongo, Milaflor E Bonaby, JaLyncia A D. Buford, Paul S. Campbell, Stephanie J. Ancrum, Shelby J Barnaby, Daneal Booker, Ashley Y. Bukenya, Enid N. Campbell, Valentino Miguel Anderson, Andrew L. Barnard, Felicia A. Boone, Shakeli Q. Bullock, Melanie J. Carbon, Jonathan Daniel Anderson, Angela E Barnes, Ayana M. Borge, Jorge A. Bunting, LaToya S. Carlisle, Alex C. Anderson, Chante Barnes, Sherese M. Borge, Oliver M. Burden, Marcus J. Carlisle, David J Anderson, Daryl S. Barnett, John J. Borgella, Sherbert Burden, Marcya C. Carnes, Claudine Anderson, David L. Barrows, Marlon Yanick Boswell, Jermaine U. Burden, Rashad L. Carpenter, James H. Anderson, Ebonie Joy Bartley, Chelsea Ayana Bowen, TatyAna B. Burgess, Amanda N. Carr, Donte A. Anderson, Ephraim J. Batista, Nicole C. Bowers, Kendra C. Burgess, Tiffany Lanae Rauon Carrington, Alexandria I. Anderson, Jasmine M. Batiste, Ashley N. Bowman, Dejoane S. Burks, MC Carrington, Rhyanne L. Anderson, Jeremy J. Batiste, Cierra J.E. Bowrey, Athalia A. Burns, Wykeeda Carrol, Gregory Anderson, Joseph E Batiste, Jordan A. Bowrey, Nioly Giovanna Burrell, Kellee A. Carroll, James W Anderson, Robert Noel Batson, Dwight M. Boyd, Michael L. Burrowes, Twyla S. Carroll, Traci M. Anderson, Ronald F. Batten, Amber N. Boyd, Patrick D. Burrows, Chakara A. Carryl, Raymona M. Andrew, Akisha T. Baxter, Kara M. Bradford, Dwight L. Burt-Miller, Baswick Sr. Carryl, Rolston S. Andrews, Joseph N. Bean, Krystal A. Braham, Julaine O. Burt-Miller, Brittney V. Carson, Mabel E Andrews, Markelle Melissa Bechet, Esther Woodard Braithwaite, Kimora K. Burt-Miller, Shavanna M. Carter, Ammenrah Malik Andrews, Whitney E. Beck, Jason Branch, Joel C. Burton, Christina Carter, Andrea Anglin, Kassandra A. Becton, Michelle F. Brandon, James Michael Burton, Kaleem Augustus Carter, Patricia T. Aning, Clifford F. Beddingfield, James Cody Brandon, Leah L. Burton, Lloydston O. Carter, Rodney Anthony, Naomi Jessica Beecher, Kristelle J. Brantley, Joshua N. Burton, Micah A. Carter, Vanessa L. Antonio, Brent I Belay, Ruth E. Brathwaite, Caprice N. Burton, Nicholas T. Cartwright, Jessica N. Anyatonwu, Chibuike E. Bell, Eric James Ricardo Brathwaite, Chavaughn I. Burton, Renee Chantale Casada, Jennifer L Arnold, Alexandra E. Belliot, Faizah N. Brathwaite, Cheon E. Burton, Sheereen A. Casimir, Taina A.

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Catolico, Ian Mark Conceicao, Wilson Sabino Dean, David Michael Durandisse, Priscilla L. Flanagan, Kimberly P Cephas, Ryan Oliver Conkerite, Tahjai J. Debardeleben, Derek E. Durham, Jamaar Y. Flemming, Floyd G. Cesarin, Anne-Laure A. Connor, Kendall L. Decker, Lacey Meleah Duronville, Ephraim A. Flemming, Veeron Alyson Cesarin, Cedrick Cook, Victor C. Deguerre, Angelo N. Eakins, D. Denese Fletcher, Yoshae S. Chambers, Dawnette K. Cooke, Samantha R. Del Valle, Gabriel X. Eakins, Justin Flowers, Kenneth L Chambers, Natilia D. Cooper, Brittany N. Delva, Cynthia Eaton, Charles Flynn, Sara Y Champagne, Samantha Cooper, Christina D. Denis, Ailiana K. Ebanks, Ginger Amanda Folkes, David R Chanza, Tamanda C. Cooper, Lauren Danielle Denis, Alisha Meredith Ebanks, Jeidga C. Folkes, Sean G. Charitable, Alice Coopwood, Therron E Dennis, Wayne A. Ebanks, Vervil Follette, Jonathan L. Charitable, Patricia Copeland, Krysten L. DeSha, Briana N. Ebere, Lora C. Forbes, Gregory W. Charles, Dwane V. Cort, Lucy A DeShield, Gari-Lyn Yvonne Edouard, Fred H. Forbes, Ian I. Charles, Jennifer Courtney, Christopher C. DeShields, Mikayla D. Edwards, Alexis L. Ford, Marea I Charles, Richella Cox, Deyana Desinor, Ignace Edwards, Emanuel A. Forde-Tuckett, Victoria F. Charles, Shaina Adrienne Craigwell, Sharda’ N. Desir, Kristina A. Edwards, Kellen Austen Fore, Anita Charles, Sharatia F. Crawford, Kyle A. Diallo, Alhassane Edwards, Lori L Forsythe, Joniel Cheatham, Aaron M. Crichlow, Ashley B. Diambois, Vanessa M. Edwards, Neffatri Kanini Fortune, Junie P. Cheatham, Amber M Cross, Carmen M. Diaz, Frances Denice Edwards, Raven-Symone’ Lillian Foster, Chris-Ann C. Cheddar, Daynia J. Crossfield, Alycia Danielle Dickerson, Ja’Nece Jeanne Edwards, Taylor R. Foster, G.Paul Cherry, Imani Y. Crouse, Darcy Dickinson, Deonae D. Edwards, Teresa A. Foster, Julian C. Chery, Suze M. Crowe-Obaseki, Idehen C. Dickinson, Melanie S. Egbunike, Zanetta E. Foster, Lauren A. Chetram, Joseph C. Crutcher, Angela Dill, Cassandra L. Ekeh, Benedicta C. Fouche’, Kimberly J. Chikwekwe, Joy M. Crutcher, Deione L Dismuke, Pecolia M. Ellis, Brittany Erika Fowler-Gentry, Tatum V. Chiles, Robert D. Crutcher, Evelyn Grace Dixon, Barbara C Ellis, Daniel J. Frais, Ashley Rollin Chipamba, Joellen C. Cuffie, Stalon M. Dixon, Brandon J. Ellis, Jamila Tahirah Frais, Herbert M. Chisolm, Britni C. Cuffy, Salina B. Docilet, Deliair Ellis, LaShondra A. Francis, Donovan G. Christian, Jezree A. Cummins, Mario Marcellus Doggette, Austin Ellis, Temar L. Francis, Jason J. Christian, Kristina E. Cunningham, Gregory L. Dolcey, Gabrielle R. English, Chinyere D. Francis, Jodi R. Chung-Jones, Alastair X. Cunningham, Jacavia L. Dolcy, Magory C. English, Raechelle Aleah Francis, Kimberley A. Claborn, Mariah Shanice Curtis, Meghan E. Dolcy, Marc Epps, Sarane K. Francis, Troy E. Clairvil, Cindy Curtis, Tarae Lamon Donovan, Carlton V. Ervil, Jim Adler Francis, Veronica I. Clare, Che’Vonne Je’Rene Cypress, Oneka Kyisha Dorbor, Yiorweh J. Ethridge, Stacey Dunn Francis, Wesley A. Clark, De’Onna C. Dacosta, Keenen J. Dorcil, Jean-Rodmy Etienne, Evenson Francisque, Estepha Clark, Janea’ N. DaCosta, Shevel Santanya Doris, Jasmin Shamira Etienne, Kesly J. Francisque, Firma L. Clark, Kebrina Simone Dailey, Edna M Dorsett, Zabrina A. Etienne, Lesly J. Francois, Jacques S Clark, Marcus Desmond Dalmeida, Albert L. Doss, Phillip Etienne, Shirley J. Francois, Smith J. Clark, Ronald Jerome Dalu, Amelia J DosSantos, Aldavina Etienne, Vanessa A. Franklin-Scott, Nadya Clarke, Avery Michael Daly, Dave M. Dottin, Jennel J. Euell, Monique N. Fraser, Akeisha Leanna Clarke, Brianna J. Daly, Devin M. Douglas, Clement J. Eugene, Sansha Fraser, David E. Clarke, Dannia E. Damus, Katiana Douglas, Danielle A. Everett, Quentin H. Fraser, Malik A. Clarke, Daran Erickson Dandy, Gabrielle S. Douglas, Fiona Zakiya O. Ewen, Shanice S. Frazer, DeWaine Lawrence Clemmons, Jacqueline I. Daniel, Brian M. Douglas, Janelle Michelle Exon, Natalie Anne Frazer, Stacey-Ann Angeleth Clemons, Camilla A. Daniel, Christopher W. Douglas, Jenee M. Farhadian, Shireen Frazier, Ashley E Clemons, Carmela A. Daniel, Mitchel Douglas, Joseph N. Farreau, Laurie Kenia Frazier, Nya Elise Clemons, Cody J. Daniel, Shawnee N. Douglas, Khyle B. Farrell, Leslie T. Frazier, Rebecca J. Clinton, Chelsea Leigh Danielewicz, Agnieszka Douglas, Phillip E. Farrington, Bryana N. Frederick, Jenica N. Clowe, Krisanne E. Daniels, Shavon Nickie Douglas, Raphael P. Farrington-Beasley, Brittany N. Frederick, Natalie D. Cohen, Elysia R. Danley, Troi A. Dowell, Phyllis N Favors, Kashiri G. Fredericq, Sara S. Cohen, Pamela M. Darius, Giselle Drucilla Downes, William M. Fender, Kaydiann Nicola Freeman, Garin A Coke, Andrew W. Darrell, Runelle Y Doyle, Andrea C Ferguson, Alyssa S. Freeman, Robert H. Coke, Christopher J. David, Chaunielle L. Doyley, Desiree R. Ferguson, Brandon C. Freeman, Shanna M. Coke, Kristain J. David-Walker, Natasha N Draper, Juliana P. Fernandez, Cindy Frett, Shanelle P. Cole, Luke A Davis, Ashanti N. Dryden, Akeem E. Fernelis, Kevin Fubler, Katiya Coleman, Christine S. Davis, Brittany L. Duarte-Gonzalez, Kency Ferris, Delvin A. Fullard, Larry Coleman, Naomi T. Davis, Ceara A. Dublin, Sharon E. Fielder, Denae A. Fuqua, Ingrid L. Coleman, Nicole M Davis, Justin T. Dublin, Sheryl E. Fields, Alyson E Furman, Evan F. Coles, Cassandre Davis, Kyle T. DuBose, Adrian Fields, Jelani N Gabriel, Erica L. Colin, Jonathan Elietzer Davis, Lauren M. Dubose-Smith, Hadiya S. Fields, Johnathan B. Gadikoyya, Ramani Collie, Nicholas B. Davis, Marlon B. Dukes, La-Tonya J. Fields, LaTiyfa D. Gaines, Zipporah Riann Collie, Nicolette P. Davis, Mitchell Dulan, Rachelle M. Figeroux, Briana R. Gaiter, Paul E. Collier, Ernest L. Davis, Nicholas Edward Dumas, Alex D. Fikru, Mark Y. Gaiter, Roy E. Collins, Brandy Rajea Davis, Stephanie J. Dumas, Nahendra D. Firrissa, Abdi M. Gaitor, Alexus Porsha Collins, Janice D Dawkins, Timothy A. Dumas, Rosenie Fisher, Mika D. Galbraith, Danneille V. Collins, Michelle A. Day, Delenzo A. Duncan, Ronnie D. Fitts, Marcus D. Galbraith, DaVonia K. Compere, Robins Dean, Benjamin M. Duraisin, Erline Fitzgerald, Clifton Charles Gallimore, Veneshia Shanna

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Galloway, Tangee E Green, NeQuecia Arraylia Haywood, Tracy A. Hutton, Imani D. Johnson, Jaquane J. Galumette, Gesner M. Greenidge, Ariane Hazelwood, Reanne O. Hylton, Hughton R. Johnson, Jessica C. Garcia, Michel A. Greenidge, Neelah A. Heath, Jerome Hyppolite, Manoah R. Johnson, Jonathan L. Garnett, Dara M. Groce, Matthew C. Henderson, Gwendolyn Shantel Imakando, Ardith N. Johnson, Khiante J. Garnett, Jason F. Groce, Racheal D. Henderson, Lauren C. Ince, Yazmin E. Johnson, Kyra D. Garvey, Maxine Gross, Aarion I. Hendricks, Amanda A. Innocent, Nadege Johnson, Lindsay K Gates, Donovan J. Grosvenor, Laurent S. Hendrickson, Ashlea A. Isaac, Nathaniel B. Johnson, Marcus T. Gatling, Elizabeth S. Guerrier, Jennifer L. Hendrickson, Harifah Isreal, Torisha M. Johnson, Mercedes Lynn Gatson, Justin Guiness, Ruth J. Henry, Akeyla C. Izean, Celene C. Johnson, Michael J. Gayle, Toni-Ann Gullo, Arfassa B. Henry, Antinette E. Jack, Jewel M. Johnson, Monique O. Gbolahan, Talia Z. Gurmu, Habtamu C. Henry, Fatricia C. Jackson, Candace M. Johnson, Monique-Jolicia George, Jewell Gustave, Jonathan S. Henry, Rajiv M. Jackson, Jane Ann Johnson, Nathencia I. George, Lonnie Lisa Gutu, Sharon R. Henry, Ruthaney V. Jackson, Jonathan Givet Johnson, Nia M. Georges, Francia Guy, Lawrence M. Henry, Wilson J Jackson, Kayla W. Johnson, Niqueda M. Georges, Jacky Haggins, Erin C. Hernandez, Johnny Jackson, Louis Clyde Johnson, Raven M. Germana, Jennifer Marie Hairston, Christine R. Herring, Shanita, D. Jackson, Marcus A Johnson, Ryan Gertman, Linda Hall, Courtney Janelle Herron, Ashley N. Jackson, Micah Joiner, Murray E. Getfield, Joseph B. Hall, Daniel Cedrick Hester, Peter J. Jackson, Michael A Jolivette, Shalonta D. Gholston, Tamara N. Hall, Donald O. Hewitt, Natalie Angela Jackson, Natasha B. Jolly, David O. Gibson, Soliel A. Hall, Edward Hewlett, Brittani A. Jackson, Nichole D. Jones, Ashley J. Gibson, Solomon A. Hall, Marcus A. Hibbler, Kinah Z. Jackson, Oswald A. Jones, Brian McCawly Gibson-Green, Di-Shon J. Hall, Randel P. Hicks, Erin L. Jackson, Shirriah Shemeica Jones, Camille C. Gilgeous, Tanisha S. Hamilton, Dominique C. Hicks, Kristopher Darnell Jackson, Siera L. Jones, Dasia Alicia Gill, Ariana E. Hamilton, Kino Rashad Hicks, Quinesha D. Jackson, Tandana Shawn Jones, Domonique N. Gill, Gladys M. Hamilton, Kishnique A. Hill, Ariel L. Jackson, Tumani Jones, Howard J. Ginn, Christopher L. Hamlin, Capri Danielle Hill, Dehron Jacob, Brianna M. Jones, Jenelle J. Giscombe, Danielle Renee Hammond, Matt Hill, Nia Jacob, Simon J. Jones, Jonathan A. Giscombe, Stephon R. Hammond, Sierra L. Hinds, Danielle Garnet Jacobs, Adenike M. Jones, Michelle N. Glover, Jovon P. Handy, Davion Darren Hinds, Jonathan A. Jacobs, Monisha M. Jones, Rachel J. Golding, Ariel A. Hanna, Brittany Anthonique Hinds, Liana K. Jalloh, Ahmed T. Jones, Ruthie L. Gomes, Kristian F. Hanna, Dominic Leroy Hinds, Marcia A. Jalloh, Alfred B. Jones, Ryan L. Gonzalez, Luis R. Hanna, Gabrielle A. Hinds, Stephanie A. James, Michael J. Jones, Shavonne D. Goodloe, Erika M. Hanna, Janay A. Hines, Courtney N. James, Shawna R. Jones, Tiffany R Goodluck, Shaunett C. Hines, Keon L. Jean, Clenol Jordan, Jeremy S. Goodson, Christopher N. Hanna, Justin Emanuel Hinson, Kyna Jean, Loane Jordan, Justin S. Goodson, Stephen (1994-2012) Hird, Sanna-Gay Angela Jean, Marvin P. Jordier, Urhiel H. Goodwin, Alexander Quadre’ Hoagland, Ashleigh R. Jean, Melourne Ebern-yse Joseph, Anne Gordon, Darnell Donald Hanna, Silvaris Donavan Hobdy, Chanesse A. Jean, Risler Joseph, Dave Gordon, Howard N. Hardcastle, Claude B Holland, Larry R. Jean-Joseph, Stona Joseph, Deniqua D. Gordon, LeeAnn M. Hardcastle, Martina L Holland, Ryan A. Jean-Pierre, Christine Joseph, Jalissa V. Gordon, Maurice H Hardy, Lauren A. Holliman, Aleece Marie Jefferson, Michelle Joseph, JaVaun M. Gordon, Rochelle D. Hardy, Shannon L. Holloway, Christopher K. Jegede, Nayeka A. Joseph, Kohren C. Gordon, Tamala M Harewood, Andrew C. Holloway, Gregory M. Jele, Arnold R. Joseph, Leandra Lynnae Gordon, Wayne A. Harewood, Jason A. Holmes, Ryland L Jemison, Stuart L. Joseph, Lemont Goudy-Bermudez, Yvonne I. Hargrove, Antonio D. Holness, Jamoni B. Jenkins, Allegra Haddassah Joseph, Lynsay Daina Gouldbourne, Megan Elise Hargrove, Domonique S. Hooker, Jadisee D. Jenkins, Jayson A. Joseph, Nyola K. Goulding, Courtney A. Harrell, Marc L. Ho-Sang, DonTay Anthony Jenkins, Jolyn Bernardette Joseph, Rachael G. Goulding, Sandra-Dee Harris, Anthony L. Hoskins, Troy L. Jenkins, London Alexis Joseph, Shantel Y. Goulding, Sarina D. Harris, Brittany V. Howard, Darryl A. Jennings, Shania Dashelle Joseph, Steven C. Graham, Bobby R. Harris, Cheryl E. Howard, Paul Jerome, Leonel A. Joseph, Telisa Shikia Graham, Coisha G. Harris, Diamond Jasper Howard, Samantha N. Jessup, Donovan M. Josiah, Jamisha S. Graham, Taeisha J. Harris, Jordan M. Howell, Janelle C. Jessup, Malcolm D. Jouissance, Hanz E. Graham, TaShauna Akesha Harris, Kelita N. Hoyte, Brent L. Jessup, Tomisha R. Jules, Gail Granger, Reyhahn R. Harris, Kelley B. Hubbard, Jamaal Jesucat, Bernude Julien, Rushelle Grant, Ashley S. Harris, Leslie L. Hucks, Whitney E. Jeune, Junior Louis Jumper, Michael P. Grant, Deidre Veloria Harris, Mahaley M Hudgens, Kaylie Me’An Jewell, Rose R. Justin, Pharel S. Grant, Kadi-Ann A. Harris, O’Brian M. Hudson, Daniel H. Jewell, Ruby R. Juzang, Deshon M. Grant, Oneil E. Harris, Samuel L. Hudson, Kristen L Jewell, Tu’Sond Juzang, Guielle Grant, Sable V. Harris, Shawn L Hudson, Taylour J. Jimmerson, Jamond A. Juzang, Patria Grant, Samantha D. Harris, Stephanie G. Hudson, Vanessa M. John, Brieanna Kachornmongkolchai, Prapasri Grant, Travene A. Harris, Timothy B. Huggins, Gabrielle A. John, Kyran M Kakwi, Kutelleugo B. Graves, Larry Harris-Hughes, Jenna M. Hughes, Brittany J. John, Rachel A. Kalume Kitua, Fenysa M. Graves, Melinda Harrison, Alexander C. Hughes, Jarniqua C Johnson Shankle, Takisha R. Kaluwe, Lynne M. Graves, Michael V. Harrison, Eve J. Hughes, Kaywanna M. Johnson, Alesha E. Kanion, Nicholas William Graves, Tonia Rena Harrow, Shawn H. Humphreys, Austin J. Johnson, Allison Rene Kelly, Alexys F. Gray, Ashley La’Shay Hart, Aaron A. Hunt, Aisha S. Johnson, Andre E. Kelly, James B. Gray, Britni A. Hart, Tiffany D Hunt, Darian Xavier Johnson, Atonya F Kelly, Kimberly E. Gray, Javan James Harvey, Krishelle Hunt, Morgan J. Johnson, Auldwin M. Kelly, Mary Grays, Kondra Nicole Hatch, Shannin R. Hunter, Alanna M. Johnson, Brian E. Kenea, Kulule H. Greaves, Latonya Alyssa Hawkins, Ashley L. Hunter, Jonte’ Maurice Johnson, Brian Michael Kenyanya, Yucabeth B. Green, Adrienne J. Hawkins, JaQuese S. Hunter, Joshua O. Johnson, Charles S. Kessio, Brenda C. Green, Danielle A. Hawley, Tirzah N. Hunter, Tedean K. Johnson, Corey M. Kessio, Hellen C. Green, Jorgette B. Hayes, Danielle A. Hurst, Charde J. Johnson, Dominic A. Kidd, Patrick Micheal Green, Lindsi J. Hayes, Earl M. Husbands, Shayne J. Johnson, Franklin L. Kimani, Brenda W. Green, Michael T Haywood, Davis C. Hutchinson, Douglas Javier Johnson, Gerald A. Kimani, Elton Kinyanjui

20 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU Kimani, Kelvin Mutura Lindsay, Donielle Y. Mason, Shariece N. Meikle, India A. Moses, Terrell J. King, Alescia M. Lindsay, Everon Mathieu, Rothschild D. Meikle, Janel S. Moss, Divaz D. King, Amos J. Lindsey, Shobana Mathis, Christopher L. Melbourne, Hopal K. Moss, Michael A. King, Daja Latwand Link, Phillip R. Mathis, Jasmine D. Melidor, Farrah Moss, Paulette S. King, Dwight L. Lister, Russell B. Mathis, Whitney L. Merelus, Alex Moss, T’Nee’ L. King, Eric L Little, Tamara Mattison, Regina Alia Merritt, Arron D. Moyo, David King, Katisha A. Llewellyn, Ashley Nicole V. Mattison, Reginald V. Michel, Esther Mulberry, Meaghin E. King, LaVerne Ashley Lobbins, Jordan Edward Mauia, Meshach P. Michel, Michelet Mulzac, Breanda L. Kingoina, Nancy Kemunto Lockett, Sherresa N. Maupin, Lianne M. Mighty, Candace M. Munford, Anthony D. Kipp, Khadijha S. Lodrick, O’Keffe B. Mavable, Quintina A Migombo, Betty C. Munro, Lee Kirby, Alvin Logan, Damali Arika Maxwell, Dajanae L. Miles, Caleb N. Murphy, Stephen M. Kirkwood, Michael-Orion Robert London, Kendall O. Maxwell, Miguel Treveon Miles, Keila N. Murphy, Veronica A. Kitchell-Bush, Eleejah P. Long, Anthony J Mayaka, Robert R. Milfort, Mical E. Murray, Brianna Chante Kitching, Nakwan K. Longsworth, Deborah M Mayfield, Deanna A. Miller, Aiesha M. Murray, T’Eoria V. Knight, Aftyn S. Lopez, Vilmary L Mayfield, Tamika A Miller, Alfred D. Musson, Jotessa Zari Knight, Jameya M. Louis, J’Aimee A. Mazzarini, Susan Michelle Miller, Ayana D. Mwongozi, Akila D. Knight, Michael J. Love, Frank W. Mbongue, Jacques C. Miller, Cherie Y. Nappier, Simona S. Knight, Toson Antwan Love, Morgan Elise Mbyirukira, Olivia M. Miller, Damarrus L. Navarro, Emilio J. Kolleh, Pailah-meg E. Loveday, Tanya C. Mc Dermott, Marsha Mercedes Miller, Jennifer C. Nayoan, Dennis S Kungu, Alex Mugo Lovett, Cynthia A. McAlpin, Kahmya C. Miller, Jo Anne Ncube, Carol N. La Touche, Dionne J. Lowe, Jevon D. McBee, Clarrissa Miller, Tanesha G. Ncube, Culo R. LaBorde, Jamie Q. Lubin, Rebecca N. McBride, Kadarius L. Millington, Grethel Neal, Devonna Latrice LaBorde, LaFranche Cheri Lucas, Kitrell A. McBride, Kegan Millington, Suzette Neal, Peggy R. LaForte, DeMaria M. Lucas, Tatiana Alexis McCalla, Derek J. Mills, Arion T. Nedd, Ginelle T. LaForte’, DeMeatria N. Lucas, Tiffany Alexandra McCarthy, Lanniel S. Mims, Carrie C. Nedd, Kristen Lahens, Estilus Junior Lucien, Schelomith McCleary, Michelle F. Minisee, Jeffrey Alan Nelson, Benjamin K. Laloi, Feldini Luckett, Nadia E. McConico, Altheris Allyne Mitchell, Alfred W. Nelson, Denrod A. Lamb, Jenae Dallacile Lucombe, Ashante’ N. McConico, Caryn A. Mitchell, Camille R. Nelson, Louise Erica Lamb, Samantha Christine Luevano De La Torre, Eunice McCrary, Crystal P. Mitchell, Chantill M. Nembhard, Jode-Leigh R. Langley Orie, Victoria LaWana Lugo, Teresa Covarrubias McCullough, Monique N. Mitchell, Colee Michelle Nembhard, Roshane Joel Langley, Nia Alexandria D. Lumbard, Britney D. McDaniel, Brian S. Mitchell, Kahlee N. Newby, Eric S Lankford, Cynthia Delois Lumbard, Donald Joseph McDaniel, Patricia C. Mitchell, Lanay Miyah Newsome, Brittney N. Large, Devin Dishon Mabry, Lydia K. McDowell, Dimitri A. Mkorombindo, Vongai T. Newsome, Van’Tashu S. Larivaux, Marcus I. Macedo, Sandra McDowell, Scitina J. Mlemba, Mashambo Geoffrey Newton, Dylan D. Larivaux, Stephen A. Madden, Daniel J. McFadden, Antonio Toran Mobley, Andrew E Newton, Krystel C. LaRoche, ChiAnna May Madere, Patrice E. McFadzean, Danielle D. Mobley, Danacia S Ngigi, Beatrice Njoki Lathon, Michael T Maduagu, Smart B McFarlane, Monique T. Moise, David Nguyen, Quang Lawrence, Boris Rae O. Maforah, Mandisa A. McInnes, Antonio J. Moise, Iditagar Ngwenya, Darlene N. Lawrence, Jillian M. Mageka, Christine Kerubo McInnes, Loreal A. Moise, Louis-Francois Ralph Nicholas, Chalcia C. Lawrence, Richard W. Maggio, Carl P McIntosh, Leroy J. Moktan, Lilymit Nicholas, Zawadi L. Laws, Brandon I. Magloire, Julian D. McIntyre, Marcus R. Moncur, Briana M. Nichols, Maxine Janelle Leavell, Leeland Preston Magloire, Victoria S. McIntyre, Raquel D. Monette, Melynne G. Nisbeth, Stefan Ray-Edwards Ledbetter, Monae L. Magny, Alan M. McIntyre, Reuel T. Montaque, Kerry-Ann R. Nixon, Courtney L. LeDuff, JaNelda J. Mahoney-Williams, Lisa Camille Mckay, Tiffany Tameka Montaque, Terry-Ann V. Noel, Edsen C. Lee, Nikki R. Majo, Chenai McKenzie, Apollo J. Montoute, Khalia D. Noisette, Kennedy Lee, Shatika Karina Major, Lloyd A. McKenzie, Paul J. Moore, Alexis C. Nore, Jethro Lee, Sherina Nicole Mak, Pak Hei McKenzie, Tiffany A. Moore, Alfred B Norman, Joy D. Lee, Storm A. Makapela, Themba McKenzie, Wesley S. Moore, April Monique Norris, Amlyv O. Lee, Tiffany J. Malcolm, Jessica A. McLaughlin, Rosworth H. Moore, David L. Norris, Breana Gabrielle Lee, Timothy T. Malcolm, Tara R. McLawrence, Maria Moore, Jason N. Norris, Monique M. Leftridge, Essence C. Malone, Donna O McLean, Brittani K. Moore, Kimiko J. Norris, Steven H. Leger, Rachelle Malone-Hollins, Clifford D. Mclean, Collin Orlando Moore, Raiven Lynn Novack, Laurel Pritchard Leggett, Brandon Jordan Manders, Stephen C. McLean, Erica T. Moore, Raquel D Nthubu, Monkgogi Coxson Lehmann, Taniesha N Mangena, Jennifer C. McLean, Karla A. Moore, Robert A. Nurse, Jeanette V. Lester, Cierra Victoria Mann, Calvin S McLean, Racquel Melissa Moore, Ryan A. Nwade, Ndubuisi C. LeSure, Phelisa K. Mann, Kyra Alexandria McLean, Shaveda Sherrell Moore, Samantha M. Nwadike, Isaac N. Leverette, Ashley P. Mann, Sasha McLeary, Samuel A. Moore, Terry O. Nwosu, Joshua C. Lewin, Matthew M. Manson, Alexandria L. McMickle, Bryant N. Morataya, Dina R. Nzabalinda, Lillaurie A. Lewin, Samuel E Manswell, Aaron T. McMickle, Bryant N. Moreno, Carla O’Balles, Joshua D. Lewis, Alexis K. Marbury, Angelica M. McMillan, Jasmine A. Morgan, Janeen Arielle O’Bannon, Wayne D. Lewis, Ashley Amanda Marc, Loica C. McMorris, Alyssa Rheonda Morgan, Matthew-Lee J. O’Brien, Masen L. Lewis, Brandon A. Marion, Lisa R McMorris, Ariel Shannon Moriasi, Finlay Mosioma O’Connor, Akeel Donnet Lewis, Briana T. Marks, Andre Anthony McNair, David E. Morris, Daniel McCarthy O’Connor, Shian W. Lewis, Cherillee E. Marks, Este Ginelle McNair, Melony Yvonne Morris, Dennika A. Odhiambo, Damaris A. Lewis, Coetta M. Marrett, Ashley A. McNeal, Ryan D. Morris, Jonathan Oga, Donald Lewis, Danielle M. Marr-Walker, Shannon E. McNeil Easton, Lauren C. Morris, Ngaynia L. Ogboenyiya, Anisa A. Lewis, Daphne M. Marr-Walker, Tyler A. McNeil, Scott Christian Morrison, Brandon A. Ogboenyiya, Erica N. Lewis, Dionne A. Marshall, Kayla D. McPherson, Gramond S. Morrison, Daquarius D. Ogburn, Marsha J. Lewis, Florence J. Marshall, Ron J. McWilliams, Christine M. Morrison, Devin Joshua Oglesby, Tonie Y. Lewis, Renelle A. Martin, Amanda F. Medley, Anthony A. Morrison, Nicole J. Ogwu, Sidney Chiemele Lewis, Simone Martin, Djuvane Anthony Medlock, Karan B Morrison, Seanequa A. Okumu-Camerra, Carl D. Lewis, Tianna R. Martin, Floyd O. Meikle, Brie A. Morrison, Whitney A. Okumu-Camerra, Kedeen V. Lightbourne, Lauren T. Martin, Richard D. Meikle, Cara A. Morton-Monk, Calvin E. Olive, Javonte L. Limerick, Jeremy K. Martineau, Shaon M. Meikle, Danielia P. Mosby, Chelsea D. Oliver, Joyce Lindor, Jefferson Claude Martinez, Molly T. Meikle, Danika Danielle Moses, John A. O’Neal, Lawrence Q.

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Onyango, Joshua Phipps, Julia I. Reid, Ro-Jay R. Rush, Kristina Amanda Simons, John Douglas Orange, Kenneth Phipps, Wade A. Revelle, Justine A. Russell, Darrell I. Simpson, Ashley S. O’Reggio, Elena Maria Picard, Medgine Reyes, Corpus A. Russell, Deidra D. Simpson, Latasha M. Osbourne, Leslie A. Pierre, Andrew M. Reynolds, Everton Russell, Lavile J. Sims, Spencer O. Osbourne, Theodore S. Pierre, Carl G. Reynolds, Paige Monique Russell, Raymond C Singleton, Victor M. Ottley, Dionne A Pierre, Fred J. Reynolds, Sydney N. Saimphar, Miclisse Sinkfield, Jasmine B. Owens, Kemari A. Pierre, Jean-Richard Rhamie, Kevin J. Saintange, Kadmiel C. Skinner, Jazmine L. Owens, Shakira D. Pierre, Lex Rhamie, Kristin J. Saint-Clair, Junie Skinner, Joshua B. Owolabi, Christopher A. Pierre, Stephane O. Rice, Alandus Lamont Saint-Elie, Kevin G. Skinner, Melody Owolabi, Temitope Biatress Pierre, Varilus Rice, Christopher Wayne Sajous, Fara L. Sledge, Kalicia M Packwood, Demetria Brittney Pierre-Louis, Gabrielle S. Rich, Loreanna Monae’ Salinas, Hannah N. Smalley, Hannah-Leen Page, Jessica K. Pinckney, Alan E. Richards, Anthony C. Salmon, Meleik L Smalley, Raschelle B. Page, William Radio Pinder, Khadijah M. Richards, Avry A. Sam, Schenelle L. Smile, Chad Daniel Paige, Devroux Marcel Pitman, Alvin B. Richards, Kalila M. Sampson, Kristen A. Smiley, Dontae S. Palmer, Cameron G. L. Pittman, Foster D. Richards, Latina M. Sampson, Michael D. Smith, Andre L. Palmer, Cara A. Plummer, Dominic Anthony Richards, Marie M. Sampson-Dodd, Sasihana M. Smith, Antonio J. Palmer, Kuirie L. Pointer, Kimberly H. Richards, Paul N Samson, Eric D. Smith, Barrington B. Pantophlet, Talya Q. Polite, Michael A Richards, Tamara L. Samuel, Raphael Smith, Chante’l Emili Paramore, Desmond K. Pollard, Cidny M. Richardson, Brianna K. Samuel, Shera J. Smith, David Corey Parchment, Xiomara Melva Pompey, Lyneve Richardson, Christian Devon Sanders, Markia D. Smith, Deja L. Parham, Michael B. Poole, Allen Michael Richardson, John E. Sankey, Saundra R. Smith, Dominique Allen Paris, Jolnice Corliet Poole, Ryan E. Richardson, Marquita E. Sargeant, Amanda Rashanna Smith, Eva S. Paris, Simone R. Porter, Lauren N. Richardson, Samantha L. Satterwhite, Marvin T Smith, Evelyn A. Parjohn, Allana K.L Porter, Marcus D. Richardson, Shelbourne A. L. Sauls, Rebecca D. Smith, Heloise L. Parker, Mauria D. Porter, Michael C. Richardson, Shelton A. Sauls, Talysha Anne-Doris Smith, Iris J Parker, Michonne D. Porterfield, Jalen Thomas Riley, Christian Demario Saunders, Lawrence Smith, Jarvis F. Parker, Nicholas David Poston, Derrick Duane Riley, Jordan David Sauvie, Krysta M. Smith, Jeremy Daniel S. Parker, Shana Carole Poulis, Geneira S. Rivers-Lang, Evangeline D. Sawyer, Jonathan A. Smith, Jeremy Deandrew Parkinson, Blossom P. Pounal, Caroline E. Roberts, Adenike Scarborough, Jalisa A, Smith, John A. Parrish, Brandon D. Powell, Vonasha P. Roberts, Christopher T. Scarborough, Jamesha A. Smith, Joshua J. Parrish, Brina S. Powell-Hicks, Kyndall R. Roberts, Jennifer N. Scarlett, Greg E. Smith, Julian M. Partlow, James R. Powell-Revan, Tabia R. Roberts, Peter A. Scavella, Paul Adlai Smith, Justin C. Pascal, Jeffery H. Preval, Robest Roberts-Davis, Antonette Angelica Schultz, Jessica Clair Smith, Justin H. Pascall, Tamra M. Pridgett, Brandon Joel Robin, Darnell R. Scott, Britney R. Smith, Kartez M. Pascall, Teckla M. Pridgett, Jerryl D. Robinson, Brandon A. Scott, Cassandra E. Smith, Lanai E. Paschal, Josette H. Prigg, Brandon Webster Robinson, Celestine J Scott, Ciara K. Smith, Lauren Ashley Paschal, Shaun M. Primus, Antonia J. Robinson, Marissa B. Scott, Karl-O’Niel S. Smith, Lauretta A. Patterson, Alexander Christian Prince, Paul A. Robinson, Meygan A. Scott, Kevin-Lee J. Smith, Princess M. Patterson, Nia Cimone Pringle, Brianna J. Robinson, Sandy C Scott, Pearlalice D. Smith, RaSean C. Patterson, Robert Pringle, SherryDon Christina Robinson, Trudy R. Scott-Beaumont, Perleshajonia L. Smith, Rashai D. Paul, Eric Oliver Proctor, Emmanuel Emile Robinson, Wendy S. Sealey, Joshua Imani Smith, Rodney Paulicin, Henoc Provost, Rayne’ Andrea Robinzine, Aisha M. Sebeh, Brian Kirk Smith, Shadrach Benjam Paulsaint, Ed R. Pruitt, Qunesha Taylor Robley-Spencer, Melaine J. Sebeh, Conrad Jason Smith, Sheldon L. Payne-Battle, Sandy P. Pruitt, Ralph Elliott Rochez, Denia K. Sellers, Brandon M. Smith, Tabatha J. Peart, Andre Anthony Pugh, Nelson N. Rodgers, Iesha N. Sellers, Jason D. Smith, Takiyah C. Pedersen-Buck, Shayla Pugh, Russel E. Rodriguez, Adnel Selman, Leonardo Smith, Tearsa M. Peeler, Alisha Lene’ Pyles, Matthew Cheaney Rodriguez, James C. Selman, Renier P. Smith, Urian Mullings Peifer, Masika-Joy Ragland, Jasmine J. Rodriguez, Maria Esther Sepolen, Jeremiah S. Smith, Victor L. Peifer, Michaela Jean Elise Ralph, Ruth M. Rodriguez, Yarimel N. Serrant, Miguel S. Smith, Wayne A. Pelote, Edward W. Ramey, Brandon M. Rogers, Calvin L. Servedio, Christina M. Smithen, Danielle I. Pelote, Erica L. Ramey, Brian A. Rogers, Chad A Severe, Linda Smith-Tweed, Tairik Vincente Pemberton, Jamaal O. Ramsay, Aniska Rojas-Bautista, Vanessa J. Seymour, Keith W. Snyder, JoAnna Miranda Pembleton, Jamara A Ramsey, Dayna S. Roker-Duncanson, Cheriese M. Shand, Ashley E. Soljour, Eunice-Rose Penn, Brianna Alyssa Randall, Christian A. Roland, Sother Shaw, Kedon Solomon, Michele A. Pereira, Tanecia Avril Ruth Randall, Jourdan Michele Rolle, Adrian A. Shearwood, Dimetri Jamal Southern, Antoine A. Pericles, Marc E. Randall, Marshall Antonio Rolle, Justin Leon Shelton, Klorinda Grant Sovyanhadi, Marta Pericles, Thamar Amuel Rankin, Tonita A. Rolle, Kadian A Shelton, Michael A. Spellman, Vincent M. Perkins, Aeress Fre-Tilia Raphael, Marc S. Rolle, Louis Terrance Shepherd, Junior Ricardo Spence, Tevin Michael Perkins, Alesia C. Raphael, Maya Angel Rolle-Nelson, R. L’Tanya Sheppard, Erin Spencer, Alvin J. Perkins, Phillip A. Raphael, Patric J. Rollo, Elizabeth Melanie Sherman, Jamaal A. Spencer, Annette D. Perry, Brittney Alyse Ravariere, Cleo B. Rooks, Greta P Sherrod, Chase DeVaughn Spencer, Gabriel E. Perry, Kiera S. Ray, Alphonzo J. Roper, Gregory Isaac Shorter, Antonio D. Spencer, Monica E. Perry, Yashira E Readus, Christopher L. Ross, Christopher William Shyaka, Eric Ssemanda, Julia N. Peter, Deeana M. Reedus, Jasmine L. Ross, Edward Thomas Sidney, Jeremiah B. St Louis, Eric J. Peters, Dawn A. Reese, Octavius J. Ross, Michael R. Sidney, Jonathan R. St. Juste, Bijan T. Peterson, Albert B. Reid, Andrew E. Ross-Abram, Tasharee M. Simeon, Alexandria D. St. Luc, Chrislee B. Phaeton, Emmanuel Reid, Anton C. Ross-Damon, Qianna A. Simeon, Bog Kandy St. Luc, Riter D. Phillips, Brandon D. Reid, Jamila F. Rostamkolaei, Negin Simmons, Brian J. Stagg, Samara Kamilah Phillips, Britni Polly Reid, Jonai Sansheray Rowe, Airesse Patrice Simmons, LaTya A. Stallworth, Kimberly C. Phillips, Davida Zenobia Reid, Jyremy LeMarc Rowe, Kayla E. Simmons, Quran I. Stamps, Cay P Phillips, Latasha Tokia Reid, Kasey K. Rowe, Lauren Evena Simmons, Sinead K. Stanford, Mario D Phillips, Roscille Angela Reid, Kevron O. Royer, Amor J. Simms, Lovey D Stanislaus, Everett G. Phillips, Wyatt D. Reid, Mark A. Royer, Haba E. Simon, Arems Staple, Andrew M. Phipps, Jeniese M. Reid, Noelle E. Ruff, Jenna Elaine Simon, Juliette Stargell, Quinta N

22 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU Starks, Jacqueline J. Thomas, Jewell L. Walker, Quinn Dominique Williams, Jonathan M. Starks, Megan E. Thomas, Lashawn Shavaaz Walker, Victor K. Williams, Kimberlee Bevolyn Staten, Donice L. Thomas, Olivia O. Wall, Rahshan D. Williams, LaQuisha C. Stephenson, Marie A. Thomas, Samuel E. Wallace, Daniel D. Williams, Lisa Stepp, Justyn Thomas, Tyrel E. Wallace, Diamyne M. Williams, Monique M. Sterlin, Stella Thomas, Whitney M. Wallace, Kahlil C. Williams, Natalie E. Sterling, Alyssa Denae Thompson, Ariel Nikita Waller, Travarus D. Williams, Nikia Christine Sterling, Louella L. Thompson, Cynthia Walton, Alexandria N. Williams, Norman D. Stevenson, Natasha L. Thompson, Jasper Warren Ward, Margaret M. Williams, Phillip G. Stewart, Bryant Thompson, Niketa A. Ward, Nicholas A. Williams, Rachel Marie Stewart, Cassandralee O. Thompson, Tiara M. Waring, Nicoise B.G. Williams, Rhys A. Stewart, David W. Thorn, Sheri M. Warner, Kaneil P. Williams, Royal Z. Stewart, Stephen A. Thorne, Gabriel O. Warner, Ross A. Williams, Samuel L. Stewart, Terre Donyeal Thornton, Kecha M. Warren, Aajee R. Williams, Selena L. Stewart, Zulekia U. Tiggs, Candace D. Washington, Charmaine M.R. Williams, Tanesha S. Stockling, Joshua A. Tingue, Frantzcesca J. Washington, Clifford K. Williams, Taylor A. Stoddart, Iska Allaemarc Tinker, Brittany D’kel Washington, Jessica A. Williams, VaShon R. Stoll, Shawndel Nakesha Tinker, Jason Cordell Washington, Kenron D. Williamson, Janeen E. Stoute, Olivia A.J. Tirogene, Koohafsen Waters, Jhavonne K. Williams-Rawlinson, Kayla J. Stovall, Mariana F. Tobias, Keith A. Waters, Yeaulonne K. Willis, Carnell E. Stowe, Brittany N. Tolbert, Erin D. Watkins, Kharmen A. Willis, Jacqueline R. Straker, Mashale K. Tolera, Candace Eyoela Watson, Joshua M. Willis, John W. Strange, Trehanna C. Tolera, Presila E. Watson, Shari L. Willis, Khori-Ann L. Strayhorn, Alisha L. Toles, Takisha C. Ways, Jourdan S. Willis, Ruth E. Strayhorn, Lisa V Tomlin, Nicholas W. Webb, Arthur Wilson, Brandon A. Strayhorn, Michael J. Tomlinson, Matthew Webb, Jarrod D. Wilson, Cara J. Streeter, Shanae C. Toney, Brenda F. Webb, Sabrina A. Wilson, Chloe Strickland, Sydney M. Tonge, Janelle N. Webb, Shianne A. Wilson, Cynthia C. Stubbs, Keisha A. Traughber, Cynthia A. Webster, Kayla M. Wilson, Daniel Stephen Suggs, Anthony H. Trimmins, Howard K. Weems, Zachary H. Wilson, Jusiel M. Sullivan, Bertha S. Trimmins, Maralah M. Wells, Shatisse T. Wilson, Najee L. Sullivan, Kia M. Trimmins, Miranda Y. Wells, Shoniece Wilson, Naya M. Sullivan, Mallory Breanna Trimmins, Myeshia R. Wescom, Dwayne S. Wilson, Samara Aletha Sullivan, Mychel Daverne Tross, Erica M. Wesley, Timothy James Wilson, Shanique J. Sulton, Aaron C. Trott, Gilbert L. West, Dalton E. Wimbley, Johnny Sumpter, Stefan C. Turner, Anner L. West, Denae G. Winston, Christopher D. Sutton, Brionna A. Turner, Jacinta A. Westney, Aren Morrison Winston, Jared Antoine Swales, Jonathan Tyrone Turner, Neil Whaley, Steven Michael Wint, Ryan G. Sweeney, Orland Turner, Renise R Whalon, Morgan O. Wint, Venroy Locksley Sweet, Karen A. Tuten, Kenyetta Iesha Whatley, Connor S. Wisdom, Ryan F. Syeh, Hawanicole P. Twitty, Donald C. White, Brandon Kenute Witherspoon, Lillie Mae Sylvester, Stephen A. Twumasi, Kwadwo K. White, Courtney L. Wolf, Ashley J. Talbert, James T Tyrell, Patricia M. White, Dakota Danielle Wongk, Titus J. Tapp, Victoria A. Tyson, Justin R. White, Earl D. Woodard, Joshua A. Taylor, Aaron M. Ugochukwu, Monica Ifeoma White, Kornelia J. Woods, Jalayne Taylor, Angela Danielle Umbles, Christopher A. White, Malcolm R. Woods, Kristin M. Taylor, Annette V. Underwood, Sheronica R. White, Sharice C. Woodson, Alan B. Taylor, April N. Usher, Erick A. White, Steven A. Woodson, Levi A. Taylor, Ariel G. Usher, John White, Victoria Alyce Woodson, Marie A. Taylor, Christian S. Vacciana, Kevin C. Whitehead, Jehnessa Asabi Woodson, Meloni Y. Taylor, Jasmine B. Valcin, Kimberly A. Whitfield, Detron L. Wooten, Jonathan V. Taylor, Rashane A. Valcy-Pech, Shanna J. Whiting, Brittany M. Wooten, Joseph D. Taylor, Zarneilia A. Valentin, Roberto Luis Whiting, ReJena’ M. Works, Brittany S. Teague, DeShondra N Valentine, Maucus R. Whittaker, Christine M. Wortham, Nia Ashley Terrell, Esperanza G. Valentine, Rueben R. Whittaker, Christyanna Worthey, Antonio Terrelonge, Feonia M. Valliere, Berlanda Wilkinson, Christopher W. Wright, Bradley T. Terry, Jeffrey S Vanhorne, Krystal D. Williams, Amber Nicole Wright, Donald M. Thaw, Christopher P. Vetiaque, Joanne Williams, Anthony M. Wright, Joshua W. Thedford, Clarke A. Victor, Woody Williams, Arthur Olaf Wright, Kimberlee A. Theodor, Eunice Vilfranc, Chrystelle L. Williams, Ashlie N. Wright, Marsha K. Theodor, Milcah Vincent, Edouard A. Williams, Autumn N. Wright, Michal J. Thermidor, Alinx Waack, Amy Luise Williams, Bacur M. Wright, Timmy Ray Theuri, Wanjiku K. Waite, Astian J. Williams, Brittany J. Wright, Travis M. Thomas, Ainsworth A. Waldon, Andre M. Williams, Catherine J. Wright, Willicia Thomas, Anthony Waldron, Earleen A. Williams, Chrishel D. Wynn, Jonathan L. Thomas, Ashley M. Walker, Alina Nichelle Williams, Christopher A. Wynter, Oshaine A. Thomas, Bakari Walker, Andrew N. Williams, Corbin A. Yanez, Aaron Joseph Thomas, Benjamin Walker, Camille L. Williams, Daryl X. Yeboah, Stephen K. Thomas, Bridget R. Walker, Darryl Williams, Gaillynn Nicole Yokum, Diontrey Thomas, Chanice J. Walker, Emillio M. Williams, Gregory L Young, Victor J. Thomas, Christine E. Walker, Jerrell A. Williams, Hosea L Young-Leacock, Adrianna Thomas, Darnisha M. Walker, Kevin J. Williams, James P. Youte, Emiliane N. Thomas, Derrick S. Walker, Krystal Simone Williams, Jennifer M. Zephir, Benta D. Thomas, Janice L. Walker, Lilena M. Williams, Jonathan E. Zonicle, William A.

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24 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU As “21st Century Hebrew Boys,” OU Men’s Basketball Team Upholds Beliefs, Wins National Championship

by Dawnette Chambers

Oakwood University Ambasaa- dors men’s basketball team, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) 2012 Di- vision 1 Champions, returned to its Huntsville, Alabama, campus on Sunday, March 11, 2012, wel- comed enthusiastically by boost- ers chanting, “O-U, O-U!” Similarly, Andrews University men’s team won its USCAA Di- vision 2 championship contest, during the same tournament. Fans gathered inside the OU’s Ashby Auditorium – a smaller- than-usual group, due to Spring Break’s ending – awaiting the team’s arrival, during which time OU President Leslie N. Pollard Radio Network. “This is the first this is the first year in Oakwood’s and Dean David Knight, Vice time in the USCAA’s history the history that the Ambassadors won President of Student Activities, Championship games for both (with a season record) 20-12, in shot hoops with students. Men’s Division 1 and 2 were re- the year 2012, coincidently.” scheduled to respect the religious convictions of Oakwood and An- Senior Austin Doggette, All- drews Universities, respectively.” American and Tournament MVP, has followed in footsteps of his Athletic Director James Roddy brother James Doggette, Jr., who shared how out of the other as- was 2008 Tournament MVP when sociations he talked to (including the Ambassadors won their first NCAA, NAIA and NCCAA), the national championship. USCAA was the only organiza- tion that would respect OU’s Sab- bath observance.

Team members got off the bus at More than just winning the cham- Ashby, adorned with yellow and pionship, these men stood up for blue leis, symbols of welcome their faith, according to Cedric and congratulations. Senior Nar- Francois, producer and play-by- do Bryant thanked the crowd, de- play announcer for Ambassador claring, “Let the record reflect that

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

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

Your combined All-Star voting results will be featured in the next issue of the Oakwood Magazine.

26 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 27 The following article was published in The Huntsville Times on 2/17/2012. Reprinted with permission of The Huntsville Times. Prof pursues unity among varied faiths Center seeks better Adventist-Muslim relations, respect

By Kay Campbell [email protected]

Dr. Keith Augustus Burton, a mild-mannered religious will begin at the end of February. The instructors will history professor who speaks in Jamaican-flavored ca- include Adventist leaders and professors from Oak- dences, has been assigned to set up camp in the mine- wood, the church’s world headquarters near Wash- field between Christians and Muslims. ington, D.C., and from other Adventists universities around the world. As director of Oakwood University’s new Center for Adventist-Muslim Relations, specifically, he is Professors could include scholars, such as Dr. Tar- charged with helping Seventh-day Adventists under- see Li, professor of ancient Middle East languages at stand and respect Muslims. He hopes also, when he Oakwood University, who keeps his Arabic sharp by can, to help Muslims understand and respect Adven- reading the Quran daily. Teachers for the course will tists and Christians. also include pastors and missionaries who have built relationships with Muslim leaders in countries where “We’re just trying to diminish some of the negative Muslims are in the majority. thoughts and myths about Islam - and Christianity,” Burton said. “There are myths on both sides that need The course is designed to help ministers develop joint to be dispelled.” community programs with Muslims and build rela- To that end, the center has developed an online certi- tionships. fication program for pastors and church leaders that

The following article was published in The Huntsville Times on 2/27/2012. Reprinted with permission of The Huntsville Times. Oakwood ‘pioneer’ with ISO certification By Budd McLaughlin Oakwood University is the first college or university in the state ISO registered. It won’t be long before there’s a new flag joinng the Ironically, Auburn’s Technical Center and Alabama others at the entrance to Oakwood University. A&M help companies gain ISO certification, but they Only this flag will be unlike any that will fly at any don’t have the certification themselves. other university in the state. “This is exciting for us,” said Marcia Burnette, Oak- Or any other Historically Black College or Univer- wood’s assistant vice president for development. “We sity anywhere. were the first HBCU accepted into NASA’s mentor-pro- To those in the local business community, though, it tege program. will be familiar. “At that time, our objective was to get ISO 9001 cer- You see, the Seventh-day Adventist school has re- tified.” ceived ISO 9001 certification. Oakwood is also in the mentor-protege program with “This kind of makes us a pioneer,” said Tim Allston, SAIC, and she said leading the move to certification was Oakwood’s director of public relations. program consultant Dr. Jay Billings. Indeed it does. “He helped us get through this,” she said. “He In spite of all the government contracts won by the brought this up years ago and worked with us off an on likes of UAH, Alabama A&M, Auburn and Alabama, for it.”

28 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY | SPRING 2012 WWW.OAKWOOD.EDU Burton hopes that Oakwood’s center also will become a meeting place for the Adventist church between Christians and American Muslims, many of whom are African-American. Oakwood is a historically black institution.

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

One of the aspects of the faiths he hopes to educate people about are the beliefs and history they both have The center never will dismiss the foundational differ- in common. The Quran mentions the Bible and people ences, Burton said. While he considers Muhammad to who are also in the Bible in hundreds of places. And have written prophetic things, he himself would not Jesus himself, next to Muhammad, is regarded as a class Muhammad as a prophet. And while the Quran prophet to be revered. mentions Jesus, Burton understands that Muslims could not agree with the Christian view that Jesus is A documentary the center will sponsor, to be directed one with God. by Dave Person, host of WEUP Talk and a former edi- torial writer for The Huntsville Times and USA Today, said, shouldn’t get in the way of celebrating ways that will be putting together some of those commonalities. members of both faiths can build stronger communi- ties and a more peaceful world. In addition to the sacred histories, Adventists and Muslims, even more than most Christians, have many “It’s our hope that those who are members of the social aspects in common because of Adventist di- Abrahamic faiths will come to see that they have more etary restrictions and modesty guidelines. in common than things that separate us,” Burton said.

So, what exactly is ISO 9001? And with the designation, also comes added pressure, It is an internationally recognized standard for the quality Allston said. management of businesses. “It puts a healthy pressure on us to keep up the reg- istration,” he said. “We can take it and apply it to other “It makes us eligible to become a prime contractor for areas of campus, to let our students and faculty know we grants, not a sub,” Burnette said. “We can actually go and can be academic and spiritual and navigate those worlds bid ourselves.” successfully. She said it also provides an enhanced corporate imag- “ISO designation is for what we’ve done and, to keep ing and marketing, assures better documentation and is a the honor, we have to continue to work.” proven program for corrective and preventive actions. In the meantime, Burnette will be keeping her eye out And, according to Allston, it’s no coincidence the school for the flag to arrive. pursued the certification under school president Dr. Leslie “I just got an email that said, ‘Please have certificate Pollard, who has a master’s in business administration. (and flag) expedited immediately,’ “ she said. “We’re ex- “He is our first president with an MBA and understands cited about the flag. and leads us to pursue such business-world benchmarks “Send us the (certificate and flag), and we can blast it ,” he said. “His wife, Dr. Prudence Pollard, is a professor all over the place.” of management in our business department and an exam- iner in the Alabama Productivity Center at the University Budd McLaughlin can be reached at of Alabama.” [email protected] and 256-532-4527.

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