FALL

Discover HT / 2013

• Adult Degree Program Designed for Working Adults • Renovated Library and New Communication Center Ready for Students • Historic Buildings Hit the Century Mark • Discover Which is More Affordable: Community College or HT • Student Profiles Address Life’s Choices discover Your FuTure.

HT’s AdulT degree ProgrAm (AdP) eNroll NoW!

Read about the program on page 3. Pictured is alumnus DeQuincy Adamson, ’05, the face of the ADP advertising campaign. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Ram Magazine is published by the Huston-Tillotson University Office of Institutional Advancement, 900 Chicon Street, Austin, TX 78702, 512.505.3073.

• Unsolicited articles and From the President ...... 2 pictures may be submitted to [email protected]. Alumni Inside Feature ...... 3 news and milestones should be addressed to the Director of Campus & Education News ...... 10 Alumni Affairs, [email protected]. Faculty News ...... 21 EDITOR Linda Y. Jackson Student News ...... 28 ALUMNI SECTION EDITOR La Juana R. Napier Donations ...... 38

MAGAZINE DESIGN Sports News ...... 46 Tara Gentry

WRITERS & CONTRIbUTORS Alumni News ...... 58 Irmease Banks, Gilbert Caldwell, Carla Fletcher, Richard Oppel, J. Class Notes ...... 64 Alex Simpson, Ashley N. Smith, and Terry S. Smith Obituaries ...... 67

PHOTOGRAPHERS Events/Observations ...... 68 Downs-Jones Library Archives, Linda Y. Jackson, Mike McLennan, and General Marshall MISSION PRINTING As an historically black institution, Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is to provide Curtis 1000 opportunities to a diverse population for academic achievement with an emphasis on academic excellence, spiritual and ethical development, civic engagement, and COvER HT’s renovated leadership in a nurturing environment. Downs-Jones Library Photo courtesy of Brian Mihealsick VISION Huston-Tillotson University will be a leader in the education of diverse populations. We will empower students for success in a global society as critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and ethical citizens. EXECUTIvE CAbINET Larry L. Earvin, Ph.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES President and CEO Mr. Albert Hawkins, Chair • Mrs. Cecelia P. Abbott • Mrs. Frances Holliday Alford Ms. Donna D. Carter • Mr. C. Lee Cooke • Ms. Jaki Davis • Bishop James Vicki Vernon Lott, Ph.D. E. Dorff • Dr. Larry L. Earvin, Ex-Officio • Dr. Terrance D. Grant-Malone • Ms. Provost and Vice President for Sandra L. Griffin, Esq. • Mr. Louis M. Henna, Jr. • Dr. Zan W. Holmes, Jr. • Ms. Academic and Lauren M. Snowden Ingram • Mr. Trennis Jones • Mr. J. Winston Krause, Esq. Student Affairs Mr. Paul J. Legris • Dr. Thomas O. McDowell • Dr. C. Mark Melliar-Smith • Ms. Kathyrn S. Page • Mrs. Ruth C. Robinson • Mr. John Scroggins • Dr. Beverly Roderick L. Smothers, Ph.D. Guy Sheftall Ms. Liz Stewart • Mr. David A. Talbot, Jr., Esq. • Dr. Orlando L. Vice President for Institutional Taylor • Mr. A. Leon Thompson, Esq. Advancement Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges Valerie Hill, MBA and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Vice President for Administration Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or and Finance call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Huston-Tillotson University. Terry S. Smith, L.H.D. Executive Assistant to the President FROM THE PRESIDENT

A Word from the HT President’s Desk

ike previous editions of the Ram adult populations in Austin and surrounding arts offerings which not only yield their LMagazine, this issue highlights the many communities. These are characteristics that own outstanding graduates but provide the accomplishments of HT students, faculty are the trademark of a solid urban university. foundation courses for all HT students. and staff, and alumni. The trajectory for the University is evidenced by these stories. The The University also celebrates the These accomplishments would not be possible University continues its growth and vitality accreditation of its program in Business without the hard work of faculty and staff during a time when the higher education Administration, which adds extra benefit and the generous support of alumni and community is facing very challenging issues. to graduates of this program who are friends. We salute you! We invite alumni pursuing employment or graduate school and friends to visit the campus, see the The University is most proud of the admittance. Similarly, the teacher education transformed Downs-Jones Library, the new achievements of its students and graduates program underwent a rigorous review that Communications Studio, the renovated and the increasing recognition received by yielded outstanding results. The reinstated Dickey-Lawless Science facilities and the its faculty. In addition, we take pride in the program in communication also holds the work soon to begin our Residence Halls. improvements of the physical campus and promise of greatness. These career-focused the implementation of programs to serve programs complement our traditional liberal But for now, enjoy your reading!

2 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT INSIDE FEATURE

Adult Degree Program Offers Working Adults a Choice for Degree Completion

uston-Tillotson University officials group projects and assignments. Financial reach their full potential,” said HT President Hlaunched a new Adult Degree Program aid is also available to those who qualify. Larry L. Earvin, Ph.D. (ADP) designed for working adults to secure the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business “Since 1875, the sons and daughters of HT The business administration degree delivers Administration or Criminal Justice. The have made a dramatic difference in the a course of study preparing competent University’s new initiative includes a highly quality of life for the communities and people business professionals to meet the challenges focused adult degree program supported they touch. HT has educated first generation of an interdependent world with students by advertising and marketing; student students who are often faced with a myriad making an immediate contribution to the recruitment, retention and accounting; of challenges. These students may find the business environment. Within the four-year curriculum development; and learning quality and quantity of college courses interdisciplinary criminal justice program, management systems and support. to be rigorous and demanding. Huston- students will receive the tools necessary Tillotson provides diverse students a proven for critical knowledge, communication, The first cohort of adult learners began the environment for academic success. True to personal growth, and real-world application program in January 2013. Students receive its roots, Huston-Tillotson embraces the opportunities. a personalized degree completion plan responsibility of intellectually challenging with one-on-one advising throughout the well-prepared students while offering those Interested individuals may visit the HT Web program. Courses are offered in sequence who may need support an opportunity to site at www.htu.edu or call 512.505.6455 to one evening a week with learning teams for speak to an ADP admission counselor.

Adult degree students in their Business Communication class.

3 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 102 and 100 Year Old Buildings Standing Tall on Austin’s Second Highest Hill

vans Industrial Hall built in 1911 and the was constructed between 1913-1914. It was remaining buildings from Tillotson College. EAnthony and Louise Viaer-Alumni Hall renamed the Anthony and Louise Viaer- None of the buildings from the Samuel built two years later, hit the century mark as Alumni Hall in 2006. Tillotson College Huston College campus remains at the site, the pride of the HT campus. students in the Industrial Arts program made which now serves as the access road adjacent the cinder blocks from which the structure to IH-35 on Twelfth Street and is designated The Old Administration Building, a was built. These students also assisted with with a historical marker. Once the center stately memorial to an earlier generation’s the construction of the building. In 1952 of campus activities with its administrative commitment to education, self-help, and Tillotson College and Samuel Huston College offices, library, and classrooms, the old empowerment of African American people, merged, and the structure was one of three administration building sat vacant from

4 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT 1969 to August 2004 when the Institutional TAkEN fROM THE We look upon the building with glad and Advancement offices occupied the edifice. 1913-1914 CATALOGUE grateful hearts—grateful to Him who heeds every worthy longing and answers The 100-year old, three story Viaer-Alumni The Administration building earnest service, though humble and imperfect—grateful to our kind friend Hall is listed in the National Register of who in our need had first with large and Historic Places and designated with a Texas The new Industrial Building has taught generous spirit come to our assistance— Historical Marker as a Texas Historical Site. the College a rare lesson in confidence and achievement. Believe and wisely grateful to all the friends whose valued The exterior contains its initial subtle, but strive to make a needed end and faith contributions had made them sharers in majestic splendor depicting the distinctive shall reach fruition. With a large faith our building and our work. “Modified Prairie” school of architecture and vision, the Trustees selected an developed by Frank Lloyd Wright and typical Administration Building, much needed by What Meant the Evans Industrial of the urban Southwest during the early 20th our growing Institution, as the immediate building to our College? century. In the interior of the building, the endeavor. This should be central in pressed metal ceilings, hardwood floors, location and in service, commodious, It meant with Allen Hall and the Girls’ prominent wooden staircases, and door trims fitted with offices and classrooms, its Building another building on our campus. reflect the past. estimated cost not less than $15,000. It meant much more. It meant a building commodious and beautiful and well equipped to give young men the best Funding for the preservation and restoration The undertaking, great as it was and industrial training. It meant much more. of the building came from alumni and calling for the utmost effort of the College, they believe practical—to Our College, we believe, will grow and friends, led by alumnus Viaer and alumna prepare plans, to use such funds as will fulfill in larger and yet larger measure Bertha Sadler Means. Other funding might be available to begin the work, the vision of the Greater Tillotson. came through the Department of Interior to organize enthusiastic students for Another new building then will grace our Appropriations Act, The United Methodist the effort and build in part by student campus, larger, more costly, perhaps Church Black College Fund, the Austin labor, believing “with faith in God and more beautiful, but none can take the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau heritage the friends of the work that funds will be place of this in its own eminence. This program, the Economic Development forthcoming to complete the building marked a crisis, made possible the Administration, and the Texas Historical within a reasonable of time.” building yet to come—an inspiration to Commission. the new and larger life of Tillotson to be. Again, the friend who made the new This larger life made possible an Evans has been equipped with one of the Industrial Building possible came to opening to our College, there must be most advanced systems for instructional our aid. Another generous offer, a quick response by the Association which no delay in pressing forward. While technology, distance-learning classrooms, directs the work, the promise of the yet this first endeavor was unfinished, and high-tech computer laboratories for College to secure fair contributions— new plans were being laid for larger instructional enrichment. Today, the Educator so nearly half the sum required was growth and greater undertaking. Indeed, Preparation and Kinesiology departments are assured. A friend in Dallas sent $100, our beautiful Industrial Building is the housed in the building. and other friends in Texas and from beginning. In humble confidence, distant states sent valued contributions, believing that it has a larger mission, the The offices of the President, Associate Provost, so sharing in the service of the College. College is obedient to the larger vision. Dean of the University College, Human The College campus, under surveyor’s Resources, Institutional Advancement, chain and draftsman’s pen, had given and Institutional Planning Research and the fit location. The architect had drafted Assessment are housed in Viaer-Alumni Hall, plans. With joyful celebration in February, affectionately referred to by students as the we broke ground, and soon the deep foundations held the rising structure our “White House.” students helping on the work. In June, the walls almost completed the second story, the encircling hills. They, looking back, returned its greeting, attracted by its quiet grace and charm.

5 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE Huston-Tillotson University’s Renovated Library and Newly Constructed Communication Center the Talk of the Campus

he grand reopening of the Downs- sensors, new heating and air conditioning and opinion magazines. As a participating TJones Library and the opening of a new units, upgraded windows units, advanced library in Journal Storage (JSTOR), ProQuest, Communication Center in March drew a technological enhancements, and a new roof. and TexShare (a state-wide resource sharing crowd of loyal supporters to campus to tour program), the Huston-Tillotson community the facilities. The Downs-Jones Library was completed is able to access electronic databases (full- in 1960 and named for Dr. Karl Everett text journal articles included), borrow books The 16,000 square-foot, split-level $2.3 Downs, President of Samuel Huston College directly from other libraries, and request million library renovation of open spaces, from 1943-1948; and Dr. William H. Jones, materials through interlibrary loan. Patrons study and computer areas, main stacks, the President of Tillotson College from 1944- also have access to the collection of African circulation desk, a central master staircase 1952. Jones’ daughter, Dr. Wilhelmina American newspapers online. In addition, with glass handrails, and the Ram Café on Perry, spoke at the opening. The library the library houses a non-circulating archival the main level brought some in the crowd to offers a fully-integrated automated system collection, representing the institution’s tears. The lower level also includes media for students, faculty, and staff access to history, administrative documents, papers services, a classroom, and additional reading thousands of bound books, more than 33,000 (of the former Presidents of the institution), rooms. Overall, the library is now equipped ebooks in various disciplines, and 250,000 yearbooks, and memorabilia. Finally, the with an elevator, energy-efficient lighting with ejournals, as well as access to leading news National Endowment for the Humanities

6 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Bridging Cultures initiative awarded HT and Health Community Wellness Center rendering. Center Wellness Wellness Center rendering. Center Wellness the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf collection. The collection consists of 25 books and three films. The “Let’s Talk About It” reading and discussion series features some of the materials included in the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys that will be part of the HT curriculum.

The grand opening of the $300,000 Communication Center integrates contemporary applications across multiple platforms for the next generation of media professionals. The new Communication Center, housed on the third floor of the • Several upgrades have been completed Agard-Lovinggood Building, complements in different areas of the campus. In in the Dickey-Lawless Science Building the communication major that was addition, the center will focus on holistic during the past few years with the new roof reintroduced during the Fall 2011 semester. approaches to health—specifically in the as the latest enhancement. Retrofitting and areas of recreation, evaluation, education, upgrading the laboratories for Funds from the Student Aid and Fiscal and human performance. The new the structure constructed in 1954 have Responsibility Act (SAFRA) facilitated by U.S. Community Health and Wellness Center completely transformed the building. Congressman Lloyd Doggett were used to will provide indoor space for events such Summer environmental science camps, develop the communication degree program as Commencement Convocation. The the Saturday STEM Academy, and and campus location. community will also be able to access initiatives such as the Minority Science mental and physical health professionals and Engineering Improvement Program The new degree and center not only who will be housed in the Community (MSEIP), and Austin Pre-Freshman strengthen the University’s course offerings Health and Wellness Center. Engineering Program (AusPrEP) are now with a comprehensive multimedia degree housed in an environment where practical path for students specifically interested in the applications are performed proficiently. subject but seeks to attract and place more minorities into the field. • In 2013 cold weather awaited graduates during the outdoor Commencement More CaMpus IMproveMents Convocation ceremony held on the athletic field. The cold weather gave way On your next visit to campus take a look at to pleasant temperatures that greeted the the following enhancements: thousands of guests in attendance before the end of the ceremony. • The University’s campanile, the pride of

the campus and image depicted in the University officials are in the planning new logo, was restructured to preserve the phase for the next campus building project: historic monument. The $80,000 project The Community Health and Wellness included installing steel reinforcements, Center. The Center will strategically bring replacing masonry and brick, and a power together the Intercollegiate Athletics and washing. Listen for the musical melody Kinesiology departments with programs every hour. in physical education, athletic training, and athletics, which are presently located Campus tower under renovation.

7 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE First Three Communication Andrea S. Cash Majors Graduate in 2013

ndrea S. Cash, LaCourtney R. Davis, and Micah D. Johnson are the Afirst three graduates to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree in the reinstated communication major. Enrollment in the program increased steadily since the launch in 2011 with continuing, transfer, and newly admitted students building the program.

LaCourtney R. Davis R. LaCourtney The major, in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences within the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts is a 33-semester hour program of courses devoted to communication technology, news reporting, and communication studies that extends beyond what society has understood as media while preparing graduates with the ethical responsibility and the knowledge to discern their role in the future of media. An advisory panel of academic, broadcast, and industry professionals crafted the components of the new curriculum. Micah D.Micah Johnson

8 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT A DISCOVER HTl www.htu.edu l Houston-Tillotson University l2013 lRAMMAGAZINE collection oF thelibrAry rosA PArks PortrAit PA rt during the period ofduring segregation. period the Dobson donated aBrian Lanker boycotts she when to refused give up her seat on aMontgomery bus firstlady rights,” of civil the by United StatesCongress, launched bus of Parks Rosa Parks, tocollection. HTlibrary the identified as “the tappedart, into her private to collection donate photograph aframed on Whataburger the of Board Directors and is an avid collector of Downs-Jones grand reopening. Library Dobson,serves who from surprise Lynnen unexpected Dobson emerged during the Patricia Wilkins, Director of Library and Media Services Library

Lanie TankardLanie (left) and Lynne Dobson Portrait of Black Women Who Changed America.” photographed Parks Rosa “I inhis 1988book Dreamed aWorld: spreading reading as well. givers like Tankard individuals seek and organizations interested in spread love the of reading from person to person. Volunteer book began in2011and is celebrated on April 23rd annually inorder to to HTinrecognitionbooks of World Night. Book World Night Book TankardLanie with Tarrytown United Methodist Church presented World booknightsPreAdsto ht Book DonationBook Spirit of Giving Through the Continues Donor DONATIONS LIBRARY 9 CAMPUS & EDUCATION NEWS

Speaker Marc H. Morial Receives the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree During Commencement Convocation

ntrepreneur, lawyer, professor, legislator, The record low crisp, cool temperature lasted Biology, Dikibujiri Diri, Nigeria; Business Eformer New Orleans Mayor, and current a few hours before the sun broke through Administration, Jamenequa W. Ben, Houston; National Urban League President Marc H. to warm the audience during the outdoor Kwanna Green-Smith, Fort Worth; and Tyra Morial has one more accolade to add to his ceremony. Morial ended his 13-minute speech Danielle Williams, Dallas; Communication, list of accomplishments. He received Huston- with remarks about compassion and the Micah Johnson, Mesquite; Computer Science, Tillotson University’s honorary Doctor of abiding commitment to serve those in need. Jarrett Lindsey, Houston; Sammy Mudede, Laws degree during the Commencement Zimbabwe; and Stefan Spears, Trinidad and Convocation held on Saturday, May 4. Of note from the Class of 2013 is the Tobago; Education, Mariah Brown, Stacey graduation of HT’s largest class of W.E.B. Brunswick, and Destiny Roundtree, all from Morial, also the speaker for the graduation DuBois Honor Scholars. The William Edward Fort Worth; Mathematics, Pamela E. Carias, ceremony, encouraged the Class of 2013 to Burghardt DuBois Honors Program was Houston; and Mercedes Wheatfall, Fort nurture the three seeds of choice, courage, launched during the 2003-04 academic year. Worth. Mudede, who also graduated with and compassion. Referencing Huston- Named for the African American sociologist, highest honors, has been accepted into the Tillotson’s Class of 1963, also in attendance historian, writer, civil rights advocate, and recognized Carnegie Mellon University in to celebrate their 50-year anniversary, Morial intellectual of the 20th Century, the program Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to earn the master’s with his bold, direct style shared history attracts academically gifted students whose degree in computer science. He will return to lessons with the crowd of more than 2,000 in high school accomplishments indicate the Boston Scientific Corporation in St. Paul, attendance. He talked about the courage of their intellectual ability, level of motivation, Minnesota for a second summer as a software President Barack Obama and baseball great and leadership potential. Graduates, engineer intern before moving on to graduate Jackie Robinson. He reflected upon Obama’s majors, and home locations are as follows: school. choice to set his sights on the presidency of the United States when others thought the Commencement Convocation culminated a odds were against him. He echoed Robinson’s weekend of activities that included Reunion courage as the first black athlete to play Major Weekend 2013 and Honor’s Convocation. League Baseball when he was drafted by the Students who earned high academic honors Brooklyn Dodgers. The legacy that Robinson and placement on the Dean’s List and Honor created is a legacy that runs through HT Roll were recognized at the annual Honor’s when he was an instructor and basketball Day Convocation. Top ranking seniors and coach at HT’s predecessor institution Samuel the majors who were honored are as follows: Huston before returning to HT in 1972 to Biology, Dikibujiri I. Diri and Lisa R. Kelley; serve on the Board of Trustees. Business Administration, Jamenequa W. Ben

2013 W.E.B. DuBois Honors Scholars

10 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Speaker Marc H. Morial Receives the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree and Billy D. Howard; Chemistry and Biology, Valerie M. Talbert-Dorsey; Communication, During Commencement Convocation Micah D. Johnson; Computer Information Systems, Aisha Z. Henderson and Ross A. Kelley; Computer Science, Jarrett L. Lindsey and Sammy T. Mudede; Computer Science and Mathematics, Stefan F. M. FACEBOOk COMMENT: Spears; Criminal Justice, Phillip Michael It was such as privilege to happen to be on Canty; Education, Destiny G. Roundtree the campus of Huston-Tillotson University, and Sandra H. Staes; English, Sonya G. picking up my son, during the celebration Reyes and Brittnee C. Pettie; History, Joseph after the graduation exercises. There is just C. Wright; Kinesiology, Faron E. Bradley something about graduation at an historically and Erica S. Cray; Mathematics, Pamela E. Carias and Ernest P. Valdez; Music, Chrisdon black college that you have to experience it M. McGhee; Political Science, Veronica to understand it. HBCUs know how to make Numesubo and Nimi N. Kemuel; Psychology, it truly a family affair. After the caps and Jasmin K. Massey and Benjamin D. Torres; gowns came off, it was “on” with the barbecue and Sociology, Daniel V. Culpepper. and dancing on the yard. Everybody from Terrence L. Brooks, who earned his bachelor’s the Dean and the English professor, to the degree in Business Administration from proud grandmas, and little kids dancin’ it HT in 2008 was the Honors Convocation speaker. Brooks is currently enrolled at the out with “Roger Troutman and Zapp” on Dallas Theological Seminary, pursuing his the box. So great to see…an incredible day. master’s degree in Theology. He challenged Congratulations… Deborah the honorees to think about what God wants them to do. “There are only two great days in Vicki Lott, Marc H. Morial (center), and Larry L. Earvin your life: The day you were born and the day you discover why,” he concluded.

Class of 2013

11 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrated HT’s 137th Anniversary he most influential and forceful voice centered in Houston. She has served on under the direction of Gloria Quinlan, Tin Washington, D.C., Congresswoman various committees, including Foreign and showcased the jazz combo under the Sheila Jackson Lee, rendered the keynote Affairs, Homeland Security, Judiciary, and direction of Javier Stuppard. address during Huston-Tillotson University’s currently serves as the Ranking Member of 2012 Charter Day Convocation held in the Homeland Security Subcommittee on The week of activities also included a October. The commemoration of two higher Transportation Security and Infrastructure symposium, University Day, and closed with education institutions—Tillotson College, Protection. She was chairwoman of that a Sunday worship at St. Mary Baptist Church founded by what is now the United Church of same committee during the 110th and 111th in Pflugerville, Texas, where alumnus Rev. Christ, and Samuel Huston College, founded Congress, advocating for support of enhanced Richard Coaxum is the pastor. by The United Methodist Church—were technology, better intelligence, honored during the Charter Day celebration increased airplane cargo that included pre- and post- events. inspections, increased security for railroads, and implementation Charter Day represents the official designated of the 9/11 Commission report. celebration of the Trustees’ signing of the She is also a Senior Member of State of Texas Charter of Incorporation that the House Judiciary Committee established Huston-Tillotson College (now where she is a leader on Bullying known as Huston-Tillotson University). Prevention. As a member of the The 1952 merger created one of the largest Congressional Black Caucus, she black Protestant church-related colleges in serves as First Vice Chair, Chair the country at that time. HT, an historically of the Energy Task Force, and black institution, has the proud distinction Co-Chair of the Redistricting Task of being Austin’s first institution of higher Force for the 112th Congress. education with roots dating back to 1875. The She also represents the Congressional Black The “Game Changers” symposium moderated University remains a private, church-affiliated Caucus on immigration reform issues. institution that is currently home to nearly by Roderick L. Smothers (pictured left), 1,000 students of varying ethnic, racial and Congresswoman Jackson Lee earned a featured Austin Area Urban League President religious heritage with the majority being Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in and Chief Executive Officer William “Teddy” African American. political science from Yale University, McDaniel, III (second left), Capital City followed by a jurisprudence degree from the African American Chamber President and Congresswoman Jackson Lee has served for University of Virginia Law School. Chief Executive Officer Natalie M. Colfield, 18 years as a member of the United States and Health and Human Services Director House of Representatives, representing The Charter Day program profiled top Carlos Rivera (right). the 18th Congressional District of Texas, ranking seniors, featured the concert choir

“History is our defining moment, and I call on you to cherish it.” – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

12 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT SAVE THE DATE State Representative High School Juniors and Seniors Dawnna Dukes Brings Heritage Festival to HT Invited to University Day By Irmease Banks

igh school juniors, seniors, and their parents exas State Representative Dawnna Dukes had some idea when she founded the are invited to discover Huston-Tillotson H African-American Community Heritage Festival in 2000 that the community University during University Day, scheduled on T Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, on the campus at 900 would be drawn to the event on the historic HT campus. Now, fourteen years later Chicon Street. University Day, beginning at 9:00 this family-friendly festival continues to bring Austin communities together for a day a.m., provides prospective students the opportunity of live entertainment, fun filled games, great food, and living history exhibits. During to visit the campus, meet faculty and staff, obtain Black History Month, observed in February, HT plays host to the celebration on the information about majors, and receive scholarship and financial aid information. beautiful grounds that sit on what was described as Austin’s second highest hill when the institution was founded 138 year ago and became affectionately known to local residents as Bluebonnet Hill. Representative Dukes started this festival with a vision and purpose to raise scholarship funds for HT. Her vision was well implemented and the outcome of her dedication generated $20,000 in 2013 for HT’s scholarship fund.

The African American Community Heritage Festival continues to be a major event that highlights cultural advancements, the spirit of entrepreneurship, and noted entertainers. Starting at 1 p.m., the public is invited to the 15th In 2013, the festival featured a live Annual African American Community Heritage performance from the renowned Grammy Festival, sponsored by Texas State Representative nominated singer/songwriter Dwele who Dawnna Dukes. The event features performances by youth groups, merchant vendors, mobile health brought a neo soul, mesmerizing sound to services, a children’s play area, and more. the outdoor atmosphere.

Register online at www.htu.edu or contact More than a festival, the event says, thank you to the community from Dukes who is Admission at 512.505.3028 or E-mail [email protected]. serving her ninth term as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District Both events are free and open to the public. 46, which comprises inner-city East Austin and Northeast Travis County. Rudd Visits with Congresswoman Jackson Lee ueni Rudd, HT’s Miss UNCF 2012- M2013, attended the 2012 African Nations Gala held in Houston, sponsored by The Houston African Community International Inc, (HACIUSA). The program highlighted and honored African nations and businesses that have achieved substantial success by merging vision, determination, commitment, perseverance, and durable dedication to building strong democratic countries and communities. HACIUSA’s mission is to promote, strengthen, empower and unite all Africans and African descendants in Diaspora-Houston-Texas. Rudd is pictured with Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, representing the 18th Congressional District of Texas.

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 13 Huston-Tillotson University Concert Choir Releases CD he Huston-Tillotson University Concert Stuppard; and University pianist, organist, (NAFEO) events. Quinlan, who joined TChoir, under the direction of Dr. Gloria and music professor Dr. Stephen Burnaman. the faculty in 1998, has guided HT choir Quinlan, released a recording of popular members through national auditions and selections performed throughout the years The concert choir last released its works of selections for the Historically Black College as well as the first known recording of the classical sacred music, Negro spirituals, and and University Concert Choir and other voice alma mater. The University’s alma mater was contemporary gospel songs in 1997 when Mr. competitions. written by the late Fred Waring. Waring, a Henry Milton Washington, Jr. was the choir composer, musician, and band leader from director. The legacy of HT’s great concert choir the family that invented the electrical Waring directors and accompanists lives through the Blender, was responsible for selling millions Throughout the years, the concert choir has Marcet Hines King Endowed Professorship in of records. He won the Congressional Gold performed many different genres of music Music Mrs. King served as a member of the Medal before his passing in 1984. worldwide, including art songs of America, HT faculty for 18 years and preceded her late classical, contemporary classical, standard husband John Q. Taylor King, Sr. who served HT alumnus Louie Carrington, a 1971 chorale from the Renaissance to the present, as president of Huston-Tillotson from 1965 to graduate and musician who has delighted show tunes, and pop to name a few. 1988, in death. The choir’s accomplishments worldwide audiences with classics by Ramsey are also memorialized through the Adams, Lewis, Yolanda Adams, Duke Ellington, and The choir has toured nationally and Williams, Jones Endowed Scholarship, other artists, produced the recording. The CD internationally and has rendered music established by Nancy Crayton Jones in collection includes Negro spirituals such as at memorial services for high-ranking memory of choir directors Bert Adams and “We Shall Walk Through the Valley,” “Hold government officials and their family Natheniel Williams, and her late husband On,” and “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel” members and performed at annual Christmas Vernal Jones. mixed with classics like “With You I’m Born musicals and holiday events as well as Again” and “Green Dolphin Street.” The performances at the United Negro College To purchase copies of the CD, visit selections are accompanied by the HT Jazz Fund (UNCF), and the National Association www.htu.edu or call 512.505.3073. Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Javier for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Black History Month Places HT in the Spotlight ustin’s oldest institution of higher and non-hetero expressions of sexuality under Before his appointment at The Johns Hopkins Aeducation, Huston-Tillotson University, the topic, “Let’s Talk About Sex Baby: Human University, Mosley served as Director of the with roots dating back to 1875, is at the center Sexuality and the Black Church Experience.” Center for Civic Engagement and Professor of community programming and activity Mosley stated that the church must affirm in the Penonni Honors College of Drexel during Black History Month. The University’s the connection between body and soul in University (Philadelphia, PA), teaching courses month-long programming in deference to order to understand the sanctity of human ranging from comparative ethics to public life Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, relationships. He also stated that we must and leadership. also honors the legacy of Black History “teach children about sexuality in order to Month founder Carter G. Woodson and its save their lives, because the culture of silence Dixon, for whom the lecture is named, is designation in 1926. is damaging.” He reminded everyone that the one of two HT graduates to receive “bishop” “religious community has always stood on the status. He graduated magna cum laude bishoP e.t. dixon lecture side of the oppressed.” from what was Samuel Huston College in 1943 before earning a degree from Drew The Sixth Annual Bishop E.T. Dixon Mosley is President of Gammon Theological Theological Seminary. He served the church Lecture that launched Black History Month Seminary in Atlanta, GA. Prior to being and community in numerous positions while programming featured Dr. Albert Mosley named the President of Gammon, he served establishing innovative programs before and who addressed an intriguing topic. Mosley as the University Chaplain and Director after becoming president of Philander Smith addressed the faith community’s response to of the Multi-Faith Studies Program at The College in Little Rock, Arkansas. He retired human sexuality, especially sexual pluralism Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. in 1992 and died in 1996. Huston-Tillotson is

Continued on next page

14 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT affiliated with The United Methodist Church, from Norfolk State University in Virginia and W.e.b. dubois lecture the United Church of Christ, and offers a master’s degree in music from the University minor in religious studies. of Michigan. His works have been performed in recitals and by orchestras throughout the Joint concert United States and Europe. In 2000, Warner Brothers Publications published a collection of his spirituals, titled, “The Spiritual Art Song Collection.” He also received the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Award in 1993.

Students from all of the institutions were highlighted in solo performances with HT’s tenor Johnny Scott, soprano M’Kenzie Flakes, Award-winning photographer and and former student bass James Andrew photojournalist Eli Reed (pictured above) was Ward mesmerizing the audience. HT’s famed the featured speaker during Huston-Tillotson pianist Dr. Stephan Burnaman accompanied University’s Tenth Annual W.E.B. DuBois Area university choirs (pictured above) joined numerous vocalists in selections ranging from Lecture, in February 2013. Reed visited with voices for the annual University of Texas at “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” to Lloyd’s “Poor HT students during a master-class and lecture Austin, Butler School of Music, Joint Black Wayfaring Stranger.” to discuss his view of the world through History Month Concert. The 2013 event photography. “Analyze lighting quick, stay out featured composer Charles Lloyd, Jr. Noted for blues And JAzz of the way, and let the picture take you,” Reed his musical compositions and arrangements, advised. A photography exhibit was on display Lloyd was the featured guest during the Live music in East Austin on a Sunday. Who in the Anthony and Louise Viaer-Alumni annual collaborative concert with the Huston- could ask for more? Performers such as Hall where Reed autographed limited-edition Tillotson University Concert Choir, under the The HT Concert Choir and Jazz Combo; James photographs. direction of Dr. Gloria Quinlan; the Prairie Polk and Pamela Hart; Blind Orange Jefferson View A&M University Concert Chorale, under and the Seeing Eye Band; Robert Kelly and Reed studied at Harvard University, is a the direction of Dr. A. Jan Taylor; and the Blue Mist Soul Band; Hot Wax; W.C. Clark clinical professor of photojournalism at the University of Texas at Austin Concert Choir, Blues Review; and others performed during University of Texas at Austin, and was a under the direction of Dr. James Morrow. the 25th Annual Blues and Jazz Festival, runner up for the Pulitzer Prize for Feature sponsored by the HT Alumni Association, Photography in 1982. He received the 2011 Lloyd, (pictured Austin Chapter. The event honors the legacy of Lucie Award for Achievement in Documentary left) accomplished musicians who played clubs such as Photography. His photographs have appeared composer, pianist, East Austin’s Victory Grill on their “chitlin” in National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, arranger, and coach, circuit tour. US News & World Report, the New York teaches at Southern Sunday Times Magazine, Men’s Journal, Sports University, Baton Illustrated, Vibe, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Rouge, Louisiana. Fortune, Oggi, Marie Claire, and the London A native of Toledo, Sunday Times. His images have also been Ohio, he received a featured in projects such as, “Beirut: City of Bachelor of Science Regrets,” “Rwandan Refugees in Tanzania,” and in music education “Lost Boys of Sudan.”

Work of World Renowned Sculptor and Artist Heads to Campus

resident Larry L. Earvin signed a also provides opportunities to recruit more PMemorandum of Understanding students from China. with International Trade Center (ITC) Houston representatives Willy Wang graduated from the sculpture Yusef Muhammad and Wea Lee to department of the Beijing Central Academy house on campus the works of world of Fine Arts in 1962 and immigrated to the renowned sculptor and artist Willy United States in 1981. Wang (pictured left). The agreement

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 15 Educator Preparation Program is Reaccredited by the Texas Education Agency

uston-Tillotson University officials for the purpose of preparing teachers to completes a bachelor’s degree with an Hreceived notification from the Texas educate the black community after the Civil academic major or interdisciplinary academic Education Agency (TEA) that its Educator War. Today, HT offers Bachelor of Arts and major as well as the Professional Development Preparation Program (EPP) earned the Bachelor of Science degrees in 19 areas of sequence of educator preparation courses. “accredited” status under the Accountability study and serves a diverse population of Candidates in the ATCP earn the certificate in System for Educator Preparation (ASEP). students from around the world. their respective areas to teach in Texas.

The accreditation status for the program HT’s Educator Preparation Program is “This accomplishment continues to bolster is based upon State Board of Educator framed within a social justice perspective the University’s standing as a preeminent Certification (SBEC) standards of the that enhances the educator candidate’s ability institution of higher learning,” said President candidates’ examination performance. HT to apply research-based pedagogy in a wide Larry L. Earvin, Ph.D. undergraduate and Alternative Teacher range of educational settings. To fulfill this Certification Program (ATCP) candidates mission, the educator candidates engage ATCP PART OF A QUALITY achieved a 90% pass rate to surpass the 80% in field-based experiences with diverse pass rate standard set by SBEC. “Our team populations through collegial relationships, INDICATORS PILOT TESTING of dedicated professionals, advisors, and reciprocal dialogue, and authentic practices The Alternative Teacher Certification the administration has always provided the in order for educator candidates to emerge Program (ATCP) was selected by the support for the program in order to ensure as professionals with the competence and National Association for Alternative students’ success,” said Dr. Ruth Kane, commitment to participate in and contribute Certification (NAAC) to serve as a pilot Chair, Educator Preparation Department to a complex and changing society. site for the National Quality Indicators for and associate professor. “We knew we were operating at the highest level.” Undergraduates from the program receive Nontraditional Teacher Preparation a degree in Teacher Education with an programs. Participation includes collecting Huston-Tillotson University with its 138 year interdisciplinary focus or a specific academic artifacts, writings, and narratives to post in history has roots dating back to Tillotson concentration (e.g. mathematics, history, {an assessment tool for review and feedback. { Collegiate and Normal Institute established music, etc.) Every educator candidate

Huston-Tillotson University Participates in Study of College and University Policies inking Institutional Policies to Student participation in a web-based presentation of especially beneficial to underrepresented LSuccess (LIPSS), seeks to determine the project’s results – including a discussion and academically under-prepared students. whether – and which – institutional policies of implications for institutional policies, In collaboration with the National Survey might be leveraged to improve college student programs, and practices. of Student Engagement (NSSE) and the persistence and graduation rates at colleges Center for Higher Education Research, and universities. Over the past 30 years, hundreds of specific Teaching, and Innovation (CHERTI) at initiatives have been designed to facilitate Florida State University, the LIPSS project College and university administrators have student engagement during their first year surveyed Chief Academic Officers and Chief long struggled to implement institutional of college – a time during which four-year Student Affairs Officers at 57 bachelor’s policies that foster student success in a way colleges and universities lose an average of degree granting colleges and universities that is both cost effective and consistent 26% of their beginning students. Although in five states including California, Florida, with the latest research findings. To assist these efforts have improved outcomes at Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Texas . The survey institutional policy makers with this task, countless institutions, such initiatives are addressed institutional policies and practices Huston-Tillotson University participated in often costly and typically serve only a small related to issues such as assessment, faculty/ a study titled Linking Institutional Policies to group of students who participate directly in a staff hiring practices, curricular offerings, Student Success (LIPSS). given program. and student services. Data collection began in Spring 2012. HT received national visibility and Therefore, the LIPSS project seeks to recognition as a foundational participant in identify specific institution-wide policies For more information on the LIPSS project the LIPSS project. In addition, HT received a that can be leveraged to increase college please visit http://CHERTI.fsu.edu/LIPSS. campus report that compared policies at HT student engagement – a key predictor to those at other institutions as well as free of student grades and persistence that is

16 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT uston-Tillotson University’s Default Prevention/ Ramonomics events: HFinancial Literacy Program is designed to assist students with a variety of money management September 17, 2013 tools. The new Ramonomics program is designed to – Making the Most Out of facilitate academic success and to promote successful Your Scholarship Search repayment of federal student loans. Ramonomics incorporates one-on-one counseling, workshops, and October 15, 2013 – Credit Basics: various components to develop responsible financial How Money Works management decision-making skills among HT students, many of whom are first-generation students. November 8, 2013 – Managing Credit: Priorities and Pittfalls

January 29, 2014 – Making the Most Out of Ramonomics not necessaRy Your Scholarship Search • Budget • Eating out daily • Food • Expensive computer February 13-14, 2014 • Shelter • Designer clothing – Completing the 2014/2015 and shoes • Clothing FAFSA Workshop • Off campus apartment • Laptop living with hidden costs • Textbooks • New textbooks April 21-25, 2014 • Transportation • New car – Financial Literacy Week • Telephone • Latest smart telephone • Credit card Check www.htu.edu for event locations and times.

17 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE Team of 11 Faculty Members Guide Student Research During Day-Long Symposium

esearch runs through every discipline Research projects are as follows: Research revealed the statistical information Rand was showcased during the Dr. Joseph Gene Expression Alterations Between Matigel related to HT’s recycling efforts. Jones, Jr. Eighth Annual HT Undergraduate Basement Membrane and Plastic Surfaces Research Day Symposium. Jones, first Dean of Nahome G. Bete, Biology Which Civil War Amendment Was the Most the College of Arts and Sciences, who retired Advisor: Matthew Bet, Computer Science Significant? in 2010, returned to welcome participants. Findings showed that 10% of cell lines in Brittany R. White, Joseph C. Wright, The event featured opening remarks by Ms. pancreatic patients express CA19-9 and MR2, Lavell L. Lathan, Denae M. Robbins, Jaya Soni, Director of Institutional Planning, which are tumor markers. Kayla Thomas, Fidelis I. Ariguzo, Eric G. Research and Assessment, and Mrs. Adrian Johnson, and Breaion S. King, History Lipscombe, Bike Share Project Manager Preliminary Study of Population Density, Advisor: Dr. Janice Sumler-Edmond, History in Austin’s Neighborhood Connectivity Territory Size and Nesting Productivity of Students constructed arguments as to why Division. Students, working under the Northern Mockingbirds (Minus Pologlottos: their selected amendment—Thirteenth watchful eye of faculty, presented abstracts Linnaeus 175) Amendment abolished slavery; the of 17 research projects ranging from the Rita Dein, Lisa Kelley, and Icy Walker, Fourteenth Amendment granted citizenship children of incarcerated mothers to post Biology to African Americans and guaranteed to them traumatic stress disorder in military veterans. Advisor: Dean Keddy-Hector, Biology equal protection of the laws; and the Fifteenth Study tracked the Northern Mockingbird, Amendment gave African American men the The Research Day Committee included: Dr. state bird of Texas, renowned for its complex right to vote— was more significant than the Michael Abel, Assistant Professor of Biology; song mimicry abilities and its pugnacious other two. Dr. Carol Adams-Means, Associate Professor defense of territories, nests, and young. of Communication; Dr. Kathryn Davis, Cold Cases: The Missing Link and the Truth Chair, Business Administration and Assistant Monte Carlo’s Method of Defining Pi We May Never Know Professor of Business Administration; Breanna Flores, Math Phillip Canty, Criminal Justice Dr. Ardavan E-Lotfalian, Professor of Advisor: Ahmad Kamalvand, Math Advisor: Dr. Lorraine A. Samuels, Criminal Kinesiology; Dr. Carolyn Golden, Chair, Used the Monte Carlo method of Justice Computer Science and Assistant Professor randomized figures to show Pi. The research examined why cold cases of Computer Science; Dr. Julie Hudson, continue to rise and identified trends and Assistant Professor of English; Mr. Dean Pandemic Flu Mortality Trends factors as strong indicators that a case most Keddy-Hector, Assistant Professor of Biology; Lisa Kelley, Biology likely will not be solved. Dr. Robert Kellogg, Associate Professor Advisor Dean Keddy-Hector, Biology of Business Administration; Dr. Rozena Report compares the mortality rates of 1874, The Gun Control Debate: McCabe, Interim Dean of the College of Arts a year without a pandemic, and 1918, a year Keeping Our School Safe and Sciences and Professor of Kinesiology; with a pandemic. Anita Cato, Criminal Justice Dr. Debra Murphy, Professor of Psychology; Advisor: Dr. Lorraine A. Samuels, Criminal and Dr. Kathy Schwab, Chair, Natural HT Environmental Statistics Justice Sciences and Professor of Biology. Icye Walker, Biology Advisor Dean Keddy-Hector, Biology The paper focused on educating school

18 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT officials on how to keep campuses across the another faith or philosophical perspective Ebonee Clark, Stephanie Kincheon, Charnece United States safe. cause a reduction of confidence one has in the Sanders, Christopher Brown, Calvin Wright, justification of one’s belief? Imelda Castilla, and Calvin McGhee The Criminal Justice System: Advisor: Dr. Debra Murphy, Psychology Perspectives on the Weakest Link African American Women and HIV/AIDS This ongoing study was conducted to assess Austin Cook, Criminal Justice Tyree Johnson, Psychology the disproportionate number of African Advisor: Dr. Lorraine A. Samuels, Criminal Advisor: Dr. Debra Murphy, Psychology American women in Austin, Texas, with HIV/ Justice Focus groups were established to discuss what AIDS. The study addresses how America feels about can be done about the high rate of HIV/AIDS its present system of justice. among African American women. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Veterans Wrongful Convictions and the Juveniles’ View of Their Self Concept Daniel Culpepper and Katriana Munguia Role of Eyewitness Testimonies Jasmin Massey, Psychology Advisor: Dr. Rosalee Martin, Sociology Rique Guyton, Criminal Justice Advisor: Dr. Debra Murphy, Psychology With the immense number of military Advisor: Dr. Lorraine A. Samuels, Criminal Conducted at a juvenile delinquency support veterans who have returned from current Justice group program, this study examined juvenile wars, post traumatic stress disorder must be The study focused on three wrongful delinquents’ view of their self-concepts. addressed and handled properly. conviction cases that utilized eyewitness testimonies and all of which were later Children of Incarcerated Mothers Sodexo Inc. Education Wellness Campaign overturned. Whitney Nico, Psychology Yohannis Job, Tyra Williams, Oscar Advisor: Dr. Debra Murphy, Psychology Rodriguez, Chad Williams, Yanelys Am I My Brother’s Keeper: Girls with mothers who are absent deal with Thompson, Chris Tuttle, and Clara Okafor A Dialogue for Legalizing Marijuana abandonment issues, adult-child role reversal Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Davis, Business Shawntarias Williams, Criminal Justice issues, low self-esteem, longing for attention, The team developed a strategy and tactics Advisor: Dr. Lorraine A. Samuels, Criminal and behavioral problems at school. The that would help best position Sodexo as the Justice research may benefit guardians and mothers world leader for their industry in health and Against a backdrop of overcrowded prisons, who have been incarcerated to be aware of the wellness. taxes for growing prison systems, and the psychological effects adolescent girls have as a war on drugs and the effects on dependent result of incarcerated parents. The four-member team of Job, Rodriguez, minorities, should the United States legalized Chad Williams, and Tyra Williams was marijuana? HIV/AIDS Needs Assessment of African selected by Sodexo to represent HT and American Women in Austin: Why the Silence? present at the 2013 Black Executive Disagreement with a Cognitive Peer Psychosocial Aspects of Community Exchange Program (BEEP) Leadership Veronica Numesubo, Political Science Mobilization Class Conference, Student Case Study Competition, Advisor: Dr. James Kraft, Philosophy Crystal Mayes, Montaya Stredic, Delfred in Colorado. This research examines many factors related Hastings, Jasmine Richardson, Martineau to one’s beliefs. Does a cognitive peer from Jeffery-West, Tyree Johnson, Whitney Nico, The HT team won the competition.

19 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE Huston-Tillotson University’s Department of Business Administration Earns the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Title

uston-Tillotson University President to communication between faculty and is recognized by the Council for Higher HLarry L. Earvin, Ph.D., announced that students, educational and business process Education Accreditation (CHEA) as a the Department of Business Administration management, as well as a commitment to specialized accreditation agency for business within the School of Business and Technology continuous program improvements. “This education. The association embraces the (SBT) earned the prestigious “accreditation” confirms that the HT SBT has reached its goal virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes title from the Accreditation Council for of providing its students with an education of to students that it is essential to learn Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). excellence and is preparing them to succeed how to learn. ACBSP acknowledges the “This departmental accreditation status from in the corporate world,” said Steven Edmond, importance of scholarly research and inquiry an international organization communicates D.B.A., Dean of the School of Business and and believes that such activities facilitate the impressive ranking of HT and the Technology. improved teaching. Institutions are strongly programs offered,” Earvin said. encouraged to pursue a reasonable mutually HT’s Business Administration program with beneficial balance between teaching and The ACBSP, one of two international concentrations in accounting, management, research. And further, ACBSP encourages undergraduate business school accrediting and marketing is the most popular major. faculty involvement within the contemporary bodies, offers the voluntary evaluation business world to enhance the quality of process for colleges and universities seeking The Accreditation Council for Business classroom instruction and to contribute to the highest level of recognition for their Schools and Programs is a leading specialized student learning. programs. The thorough three-day evaluation accreditation association for business was followed by a five-year long process education supporting, celebrating, and with a focus on six quality standards related rewarding teaching excellence. ACBSP

20 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT FACULT Y NEWS

Chaplain Brewington Leads Chemistry Professor Hoodie Chapel Service Leads Students To To “Lift Our Voices” In Memory of Trayvon Martin Waco Conference on Lab Tools r. Bradley Rowland, Assistant Professor of DChemistry, reported that students Shaina House, Fidelis Ariguzzo, and Raphus Foley participated in the Baylor University Advanced Instrumentation Workshop September 2012.

Rowland joined the three seniors in chemistry for the trip to Waco.“This (was) a fantastic program that will allow our senior chemistry majors to gain hands-on experience with advanced laboratory instrumentation as it applies to problems of interest oining churches around the country, HT’s weekly chapel ceremony held in March to chemistry,” he reported. Jplaced the spotlight on injustices. Rev. Donald E. Brewington, University Chaplain, quoted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as saying, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice Chemistry everywhere.” Trayvon Martin, an unarmed, black 17-year male, was fatally shot and killed by George Student Chapter Zimmerman, a 28-year old Hispanic male, in Sanford, Florida in 2012. The incident s the HT Student Affiliate Chapter of sparked protest, vigils, and dialogue around the country. While a Zimmerman not guilty Athe American Chemical Society advisor, verdict was rendered by the jury in the killing of the Florida youth, Brewington said “all Rowland moved the classroom outside indication is that injustice has occurred. When we can be called out and targeted for the throughout the semester to introduce the campus color of our skin (or) the clothing we wear, that is in itself injustice and we as a people to the world of chemistry. One cupcake for each and especially a people of faith are called to speak up, stand up, and lift our voices for the periodic table element captured student interest. sake of justice.” HT students wore hoodies and participated in a town-hall style meeting to discuss the issue. Professor’s Research of Texas Slavery Featured In Austin American-Statesman r. Carol Adams-Means, Associate Professor of DCommunication, published an opinion editorial article in the Feb. 9, 2013, edition of the Austin American- Statesman. Headlined “Voices From Slavery: the Travis County Narratives,” the piece recounted the author’s research in examining the intertwined lives of slaves, slave-owners and their descendants in Texas. “Despite continued social strife there is also social progress,” Rowland Participates Adams-Means wrote. “We not only celebrate the heritage of in Climate Workshop African Americans, but of all Americans. Could Abraham Lincoln have foreseen the day that a person of color would owland, who joined the HT faculty in 2011, govern from the White House?” Rwas elected this year to join the American Meteorological Society. He attended the AMS Read the entire opinion at http://www.statesman.com/news/news/opinion/voices-from- Society Climate Studies Diversity Project slavery-the-travis-county-narratives/nWFt9/. Workshop held in Washington, D.C. Rowland She also discussed the lives of African Americans in East Austin during a Feb. 20 appearance is advancing HT’s environmental sciences on the local FOX network affiliate, KTBC. curriculum.

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 21 Marketing Students Faculty & Staff News Compete on the r. Gloria Quinlan, music, spoke during the February National Stage DBlack History Month observance at Blackademics, a lecture series on KLRU-TV featuring Black Studies Scholars.

Dr. Horacio Peña, Professor of Spanish, was appointed last fall as an outside reviewer for the Spanish Bachelor of Arts program at Texas Southern University. Dr. Gloria Quinlan

Dr. Anne Cirella-Urrutia, French instructor, received acceptance of a book review from the peer-reviewed Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics in the United Kingdom. arketing students competed in the M2012 American Advertising Federation Assistant Professor Dr. Javier Stuppard performed his final National Student Advertising Competition (AAF/ doctoral recital in the School of Music at the University NSAC). The team left to right above of Yanelys of Texas at Austin in October 2012. Stuppard, HT’s band Thompson, Yohannis Job, Chelsea Piper, and director, played a collection of music ranging from classical Dr. Horacia Peña Laronica A. Humphrey completed the 32-page to jazz. He joined the HT faculty in 2009 as the Assistant marketing campaign for client Nissan Americas Professor of Music. and their Nissan brand targeted to multicultural audiences. The 20-minute presentation included Dr. Lorraine Samuels, Assistant Professor of Criminal extensive research and development in addition Justice, (not pictured) will attend the Faculty Resource to the creation of an interactive environmental Network’s seminar on immigration issues, scheduled at New design with print and television elements. The York University. HT team competed against more than 140 college and university AAF chapters within the district. Dr. Anna Cirella-Urrutia In early January 2014, Dr. Joyceia Banner, Assistant The HT team of Brittney Bradley, Matt Abadie, Professor of Business Administration, will represent HT at the seminar on European politics in Athens, Greece. Banner Gabriel Gibbons, Tinashe Kupenga-Maposa, and will have an opportunity to learn more about the history, Victor Rodriguez entered the first competition structure, and politics of the European Union while residing for the University in 2010. Dr. Kathryn Davis, in the country briefly. She attended the 2012 Faculty Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Enrichment Seminar in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the serves as the advisor topic of women’s empowerment strategies in both the academy and the community were addressed. Dr. Javier Stuppard Huston-Tillotson University is among the 20 institutions selected as a Flagship Campus for the New York Faculty Resource Network (FRN) initiative titled, “A Network for Understanding the New Europe.” Several HT faculty members will participate in a series of seminars that study the politics, economics, culture, and immigration issues of the European Union.

Dr. Joyceia Banner

22 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT HT Students Respond HT Music Faculty Take the Stage to Positively To Showcase Their Talents Faculty-Led Writing usic faculty at HT turned the spotlight on themselves Mduring a spring faculty recital. Works ranging from Symposium composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach to Thelonious Monk were showcased. Faculty and their selections are as reative writing flowered on the HT campus follows: Cin November at the first Fall Writing Symposium. Ashley Nash, Assistant Professor Jessica Giliam-Valls, bass, “Mook’s Mood” by Thelonious of English; and Ryan Sharp, Writers’ Studio Monk and “Elegy” by Giovanni Bottesini. Coordinator and Adjunct Professor organized and produced the event. Mike Hart, Assistant Janet Grohovac, guitar, “The Swan” by John Duarte and “Suite in A Minor, Prelude-Tres vite BWV 995” by J.S. Bach. Professor of English, put on a fiction workshop and Sharp led a poetry workshop. Stephen P. Burnaman, organ, “Toccata” by Theodore Dubois. Burnaman accompanied several faculty on Jennine Krueger, Instructor of English, who piano during their performances. is a national slam champion and HT alumna, produced a Spoken Word workshop, and a diverse Burnaman also performed a solo organ recital on group of faculty discussed “Writing to Publish.” the Holbrook pipe organ (pictured) earlier in the After the events, reported Katherine Oldmixon, year. The Edwin L. Holbrook organ, built in 1862 in Massachusetts, was on loan to Redeemer Presbyterian Professor of English, “several students asked me if Church in East Austin from Harvard University. we had a creative writing major.” Gil Del Bosque, alto saxophone, “Caprice Op. 1, No. She assured students that they can major in 24” by Niccolo Paganini. English with a concentration in Writing Arts or Gloria Quinlan, soprano, “Let the Bright Seraphim” take a minor in Professional Writing. Oldmixon by George F. Handel and “This Little Light of Mine” also helped lead the Austin International Poetry by Margaret Bonds.

Adam Bedell, Cullen Faulk, Matthew Teodori, line upon line percussion, “Drumming Part I” by Steve Reich.

Javier Stuppard, trombone, “Beau Soir” by Claude Debussy and “Trombone Concerto, mvt. III” by Derek Bourgeois.

Festival Slam September 28 in the Dickey- Finally, student poets participated in Lawless Auditorium, an event she said was International Day of Peace sponsored by “a great opportunity to introduce potential the Shati Foundation for Peace through students to our campus.” Intercultural Understand. Gerron Lee, Maagan Griggs, Charles Stephens, and Jabu In addition, students in Oldmixon’s English Mabara, and alumna Jennine Kruegar “gave magazine editing class announced the outstanding performances.” The event publication of a special print issue of 900 included an interactive drumming session Chicon, the University’s literary magazine, led by ZaBoomba master Michael Carberry which includes selected poetry, prose, and and the table performance by 14-year old photography by HT students, faculty, staff, Faraz Nizami. and alumni. The publication is available for purchase for $5. Call 512.505.3073 to purchase a copy.

23 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE Three Faculty Receive the Carlos Cervantes & Sam Taylor Fellowship Award D. Rozena McCabe ictured left in order, Drs. Kathryn Oldmixon, Rosalee PMartin, and Michael J. Hirsch were recipients of the Sam Recognized by Taylor Fellowship Fund from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Each received grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to complete research in their respective areas. TAHPERD

Hirsch, Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, r. Carlos received his award for work leading to a publication involving Cervantes, interviews with Russian cosmonauts focusing on role theory D Assistant Professor and other social positions. Martin, Professor of Sociology, researched a project titled “Hearing the Voices of Older Adults of Kinesiology and through Oral History,” with goals of providing opportunities Chair, Department for elders to tell their stories and for students to increase of Kinesiology; sensitivity to older adults. Oldmixon, Professor of English, attended a workshop with editors, publishers, and other poets and Dr. Rozena in preparing a poetry manuscript for publication. Previously, McCabe, Interim Janice Sumler-Edmond, Professor of History and Director Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and of the W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program, was awarded a Professor of Kinesiology, were recognized by fellowship for research on the Forten family of Philadelphia. The Fortens were a 19th century African-American family the Texas Association for Health, Physical from Philadelphia who were outstanding leaders committed to Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD) seeking justice for their fellow citizens. for excellence and leadership in the HPERD The will of the late Sam Taylor set aside funds to be used for profession. continuing education and development for faculty members of United Methodist-related colleges and schools in Texas. Cervantes was awarded the 2012 Emerging Tillotson College, the predecessor of Huston-Tillotson University was founded by The United Methodist Church. Professional Award that was presented at the group’s annual convention held in James kraft Speaks to Disagreements Galveston, Texas. He was recognized for his accomplishments and professionalism in of Faith at a Chicago Conference the disciplines of health, physical education, r. James Kraft, Associate Professor of Philosophy recreation, and dance. Dand Religion, participated on a panel at an American Academy of Religion conference in Chicago last September. “My paper (argued) that religious McCabe captured disagreements with very sophisticated opponents the 2013 University generally cause people to be less confident in the support for a religious belief,” said Kraft. of the Year award presented to those He said his views are considered highly controversial in the fields of philosophy and religion. Other speakers who have dedicated at the conference were Dr. Yelkin Yildirim, leader themselves to of the Institute of Interfaith Dialogue in Austin; and excellence as HT alumnus Pastor DeChard Freeman, pastor of the Abundant Life Community Church in Pflugerville, Texas. administrators or supervisors, in contributions to their profession, Kraft teaches classes in religion and philosophy ranging from Comparative Religion to Philosophy and Religion. Throughout the course of a and in service to the mission of TAHPERD. semester, students visit houses of worship and are exposed to various religious practices. Students were invited to attend a Mosque in order to experience the traditional Friday prayer. They also visited the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in order to understand their practices.

2824 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT ATCP Students as Far as Kazakhstan Complete Requirements for the Texas Teaching Certificate

ew teachers, including two already Demetrius (DJ) Colvin, Special Education Nnamed Austin Independent School EC-12, ELAR 4-8 HS ELA, Austin Can District’s “Teacher of Promise,” completed Academy, Austin, Texas the requirements in April to earn the Texas Teaching Certificate. Victor Ike, assigned to Reginald Davis, Mathematics 4-8, Seventh Pearce Middle School; and Gail Maduro- Grade Math, Decker Middle School, AISD Johnson, assigned to Martin Middle School, earned the honors. Utilizing Skype Victor Ike (AISD Teacher of Promise) Special technology, two students completed their Education EC-12 Special Education Inclusion, internship requirements outside of Austin. Pearce Middle School, AISD Brandon Pleasants, Generalist EC-6, Logan Blackman was observed from her Generalist 4-8, Special Education 4-8, Second assignment at Gallegos Elementary School Corey Johnson, Special EC-12, ELAR 4-8, ESL Grade, Almaty International School, Quality in Houston, Texas; and Brandon Pleasants Supplemental, Del Valle DAEP, Del Valle ISD Schools International, Kalkaman Village, was evaluated from his assignment at the Almaty, Kazakhstan Almaty International School, Quality Schools David Katz, Physical Education EC-12, International, Kalkaman Village, Almaty, Paragon Preparatory Middle School, Veronica (Maragwa) Schroeder, Special Kazakhstan. The 2013 class of 19 candidates Austin, Texas Education EC-12, Garza Independence High is as follows: School, AISD Gail Maduro-Johnson (AISD Teacher of Michelle Berkering, Generalist EC-6, Special Promise) Science 4-8, Seventh Grade, Martin Dionne Taylor, Special Education EC-12, Education and ESL Supplemental, Fifth Middle School, AISD Generalist 4-8, Fourth Grade Through Eighth Grade, ESL, Sims Elementary School, AISD Grade ELA, Harmony School of Excellence, Shereen McKenzie, Science 4-8, Sixth and Austin, Texas Logan Blackmon, Generalist EC-6, 5th Grade Seventh Grade Science, Texas Empowerment Math, Gallegos Elementary School, Houston ISD Academy, Austin, Texas Robert Walker, Special Education EC-12, Special Education SBS, Reagan High School, Christine Bryan, Generalist 4-8, ESL Vanessa Mendez-Ocampo, Generalist, AISD Supplemental, Fifth and Sixth Grade ELA, EC-6, Special Education EC-12, BTLPT Texas Preparatory School, San Marco, Texas and Bilingual Supplemental, Special Corey Wiggins, Generalist EC-6, Sixth Grade Education and Bilingual Class, Walnut Creek ELAR, Kealing Middle School, AISD Nancy Byers, Special Education EC-12, Elementary School, AISD Special Education Inclusion, Del Valle High Candidates received their certificates in April School, Del Valle ISD Natasha Morgan, Generalist EC-6, Fourth from HT’s Alternative Teacher Certification and Fifth Grade ELAR and Social Studies, Program Director, Dr. Jan P. Seiter. Harmony School of Excellence, Austin, Texas

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 25 Welcoming New Faculty & Staff Hired Since 2011

rmease Banks, Interim Donor Relations Jonah Mutua, Instructor of Mathematics TRANSFER/PROMOTION/ ISpecialist, also pursuing a degree at HT in TITlE ChANgES communications Azubike Okpalaeze, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dawn Cassanova, Class of 2007, was Michael Barnes, Residence Hall Night Lobby promoted to Director of Budgets and Monitor Richard Oppel, Former Austin American- Contracts from Fiscal Analyst She earned Statesman newspaper editor, Oppel, has her master’s degree from Alabama State Matthew Bet, is an Instructor of Computer joined the HT family and serves as Visiting University Science, Business and Technology. After Professor of Journalism and Director of graduating in 2010, he returned to HT Strategic Philanthropic Initiatives. Michael Hirsch, assumed the role of Director upon completing the master’s in computer of the Adult Degree Program information systems from Prairie View A&M Lauren Ortega, Administrative Assistant for University the College of Arts and Sciences Ruth Kane, changed titles from Director of Andreiss Bluitt, Admission Counselor/Recruiter the Alternative Teacher Certification Program Kristin Purvis joined HT’s Adult Degree to Associate Professor and Department Chair Maurice Callis, Women’s Basketball Coach Program as an Enrollment Specialist of Education Preparation

Ebonie Carter, Campus Nurse Bianca Salinas, Professional Math Tutor Rebecca Kangas, promoted to Human Resources Generalist from Human Resources Camille Cartwright, Women’s Residence Jan Seiter, Director of the Alternative Teacher Assistant Hall Director Certification Program Carlos Cervantes, Assistant Professor and Beth Rumancik, promoted to Director of Ryan Sharp, Writer’s Studio Coordinator Department Chair of Kinesiology Accounting and Financial Planning from and Adjunct Professor Business Manager Arlene Delgado serves as Director of Dwayne Shorter, Interim Director Advancement Services. She graduated as a Shakita Stinson, transferred as HT’s Director of Recruitment and Admission W.E.B. Dubois honors student in 2009 of Recruitment and Admission to Director of Student Services for the Adult Degree John Simpson, Director of Development Kingsley Ejiogu, Assistant Professor of Program. Stinson has been employed in Criminal Justice various positions at HT since graduating Jaya Soni, Director of Institutional Planning, in 1997 Research and Assessment Marco Gutierrez, Interim Men’s Soccer Coach, a returning HT alumnus Tyrus Smith is the Interim Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admission He graduated Kayla Holder, Counseling and Consultation from HT in 2012 Assistant

Aimee Tennant, Assistant Professor Franklin Imarhiagbe, Associate Professor of of Mathematics Business Administration

Andy Tunnicliffe, Women’s Soccer Coach LaTanya Lowery, Dean of Student Affairs

26 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Huston-Tillotson University President Elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

arry L. Earvin, Ph.D., entering his 13th higher education community that address the Lyear as President and Chief Executive needs of society and students. There are seven Officer (CEO) of Huston-Tillotson University, accrediting bodies: Middle States Association was elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of Colleges and Schools; New England of the Southern Association of Colleges and Association of Schools and Colleges; North Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Central Association of Colleges and Schools; for the 2013-2014 term. The election of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and chair for the 13-member Executive Council Universities; Southern Association of Colleges occurred at the recent SACSCOC meeting held and Schools; Western Association of Schools in Dallas, Texas. Earvin becomes the second and Colleges; and Accrediting Commission for African American to hold the top position. Community and Junior Colleges. SACSCOC, Dr. Norman Francis, president of Xavier established as an accrediting body in 1895, is University, was Chair of the Board in the nation’s oldest accrediting agency. 1972–1973. Earvin previously served on the Executive Colleges and universities in the Southern Council as Vice Chair, responsible for the states and abroad— Alabama, Florida, interpretation of Commission policies and Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, procedures. Earvin guided HT through North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, successful 2002 and 2009 SACS reaffirmation Texas, Virginia and Latin America and of accreditation visits. He also currently serves other international sites—make up the on several other national and state boards. SACSCOC regional body for accreditation. The COC’s mission is the enhancement of He was named Huston-Tillotson University’s educational quality throughout the region. president in 2000 and last year his services were The Commission strives to improve the extended by the Huston-Tillotson University effectiveness of institutions by ensuring that Board of Trustees until June 30, 2015. institutions meet standards established by the

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 27 STUDENT NEWS

Megan E. Gonzales Among Distinguished Women International Students Selected for the Mellon Program Students to Lead SGA egan E. Gonzales has joined a distinguished group of scholars selected to participate ae-Ann Spears Min the 2013 UNCF/Mellon Undergraduate Fellows program. Gonzales is among a R(pictured left) select group of individuals who share the goal of ultimately enrolling in a doctoral program from Trinidad and in humanities, science, or social science disciplines on the journey to teach in higher Tobago, and Rufaro education. The program begins with the UNCF/Mellon Programs Summer Institute at Emory Mukahadzi from University where candidates expand their knowledge of the program, hone their research and Harare, Zimbabwe, writing skills, and develop a prospectus. Gonzales is a senior, majoring in chemistry. Senior won the popular vote as president Charles Stuppard, a chemistry and mathematics major, was selected to participate in the and vice president, 2012 program. Both students worked under the guidance of Dr. Rowland Bradley, Assistant respectively, of the Professor of Chemistry. Student Government Association. They Mr. and Miss HT will serve during the 2013-2014 academic year, as leaders of SGA and facilitate the interests and Crowned concerns of students. avell L. Lathan (pictured left) and Shanay LWells were crowned Mr. and Miss Huston-Tillotson University, respectively, for Election Night 2012 the 2013-2014 academic year. Captured the Interest Wells, age 21, is a junior business administration major with a concentration of HT Students in marketing. She is a W.E.B. DuBois Honors aculty engaged students in the political process Scholar, Hatton W. Sumners Scholar, and Fin the classroom then rolled out an interactive a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. She serves as president of learning component during the 2012 presidential Educating Women for Empowerment, the local campus Toastmasters, and is a member election. A night of roundtable discussions, of campus Advertising and Marketing Association. Wells also won the Alpha Phi Alpha Internet access to real-time election statistics, and Fraternity, Inc. Miss Black and Gold pageant for 2010-2011 during her first year. A career a presidential timeline captured interest during in marketing and graduate school are her future plans. Lathan, from Detroit, Michigan, the election night watch party held in the Davage- Durden Student Union. Topics included: The is a mathematics and music education major, He plans to enter graduate school upon credibility of the numbers, the influence of social completing his HT studies. issues on the economy, the legislation of climate change to save the earth, racism in American Jatoria Gales was during the last four years, and the apathy of young voters to name a few. Local media and HT Named HT’s Miss communication students covered the event as anticipation ran high until the deciding Electoral UNCF College votes had been tallied. Prior to the atoria Gales was crowned HT’s Miss UNCF election, students volunteered at party call centers Jfor the 2013-14 academic year, Gales, age 20, and participated in voter registration drives. from Fort Worth, Texas, is a sophomore business administration major with a concentration in accounting. Her campus involvement includes higher education assistance organization, founded in memberships in the Pre-Alumni Council, 1944. Today, UNCF, under its, recognized motto, “A Family Ties, National Black Accountants (NAB), mind is a terrible thing to waste,”® provides financial and cheerleading. She graduated from Fort support to its 39 member institutions and increases Worth’s Trimble Tech High School and plans to minority degree attainment by reducing financial pursue a master’s degree upon completing her barriers to college. UNCF institutions and other undergraduate studies. She is the daughter of James and Michele Gales. Gales mentioned that historically black colleges and universities are highly she “was very excited” when her named was called as the winner. “I started crying,” she said. effective, awarding 21 percent of African American HT is a charter member of the UNCF, which is the nation’s oldest and most successful minority baccalaureate degrees.

28 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Brooke Elementary Historic School Across the Street From Teacher Thanks Campus Receives Support T student volunteers were recognized as an Outstanding Volunteer Group for Students HBlackshear Elementary School year as part of the 2011-2012 academic year as part of the Austin Partners in Education (APIE) Celebrate program. Blackshear Elementary wenty-four students spent their Saturday was the “colored” school when it was established in 1894 and has been located on 11th Tat Brooke Elementary School to assist with Street since 1936. the Austin Independent School District’s Fuel Up to Play program. At the invitation of HT student teacher Catrice Smedley, cheerleaders, sorority and Pre-Alumni Council members, and basketball players helped Brooke students get moving for a healthier lifestyle. The Fuel Up to Play project is funded by the National Football League and the National Dairy Council. “I cannot express my deepest gratitude to your students for helping our school with this project,” said Karen Michael, Physical Education Teacher. “I also would like to point out how impressed I am with the high caliber of your students’ character..’yes ma’am, no ma’am, thank you’. It is I who should be saying, ‘thank you’ to your students…” Constitution Day Lives Changed During New York Mission Trip ev. Donald Brewington, University Chaplain, and Dr. Rosalee Martin, Professor Rof Sociology, accompanied a group of students to New York City on an annual mission trip with Tarrytown United Methodist Church. During Weekly Chapel Service, students shared the experience that many called life changing. Below are comments from sociology major Darius Butler. “Our group met many people, but Jay left the biggest impression on me. Jay told us he had been selling drugs since around the age of 13, and has been in and out of the prison system since then. He claims to have let go of his criminal lifestyle, but can’t even make ends meet, because his record won’t allow him to get a job (even at a McDonald’s). Jay doesn’t have any personal identification or means of transportation. He walks nnually, on Sept. 17, HT acknowledges everywhere. As a vessel of God, we were able to help by giving him new socks and a AConstitution Day with activities designed T-shirt. Since he told us that his favorite team was the Giants, we found a hat with the to ensure that students are familiar with the team’s colors. We also left him with some shades, food, and water. Spending time with historic event. On Sept. 17, 1787, the founding Jay was the most fathers, including George Washington, Benjamin meaningful Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and 36 others experience, as it signed the United States Constitution recognizing forced me out of all who, are born in the United States or by my comfort zone, naturalization, had become citizens. The and gave me an commemoration also fulfills mandates from the opportunity to Department of Education that each educational genuinely touch institution that receives federal funds for a fiscal another human year hold an educational U.S. Constitution being who was in program. great need.”

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 29 Pre-Alumni Council Visits with Governor Job, Graduate School, Perry During UNCF Luncheon and Summer Internship ictured left to right are UNCF President and Chief Executive Officer Michael L. PLomax; Jarvis Christian College President Lester C. Newman; Texas Governor Rick Fairs Bring Resources Perry; HT President and Chief Executive Officer Larry L. Earvin; and Texas College President Dwight Fennell at the Governor’s Luncheon in support of Texas historically to Campus black colleges and universities. Students Mueni Rudd, HT’s 2012-2013 Miss UNCF; Joshua T. Nwozor; Jarrett Lindsey; Kamara Woodyard; Mercedes L. Wheatfall; Paul areer and Graduate Development Director Crawford; and Terrell N. McAfee, pictured with Earvin and San Antonio Mayor Julian Paul Leverington continues to strive to Castro (center), during a similar event. C provide resources to students looking for part- time, full-time positions, internships, and graduate school selections. Students receive coaching skills, résumé support, dress for success guidance, and more before meeting potential employers in the Davage-Durden Student Union. Below are a few comments from employers:

“It was great to meet the students and other Resources Offered to Ensure Student Success vendors. I’m always pleased with the turnout. he Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) provides academic assistance and Can’t wait until next year.” Tresources for students at HT. CAE also houses the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) and the First Year Experience (FYE) programs. AVID is a “Students were polished, energized, and asked college readiness system that provides necessary tools designed to accelerate academic great questions.” performance. The FYE also includes programs and workshops that supplement classroom learning. “Students were well dressed and prepared.” CAE offers various types of free academic assistance such as Peer Learning Consultants who offer tutoring assistance in a variety of subjects to help ensure a successful semester. Consultants not only specialize in content, but they can also show students how to “Overall, best job fair I’ve been to in five years.” develop effective study skills, note-taking skills, and examination preparation techniques. The CAE is also responsible for placement testing. All first year or transfer students with “Improved organization and increased number of fewer than 30 credits hours may be required to take the University’s placement tests, teaching candidates.” which determine a student’s placement in their core curriculum courses.

Time management tools, parental support, and academic advising also support the “Our school district will be making at least three program objectives. offers from today’s event.” A Mellon Grant Takes Sumler-Edmond and Three Students to New York r. Janice Sumler-Edmond, Professor of History and Director of the W.E.B. DuBois DHonors Program, led HT students Aaron Sampson and Jarrett Lindsey to the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE®) Conference in New York in June. They participated in a panel discussion entitled “Engaged Diversity: Institutional Transformation Through Student Leadership.”

Sumler-Edmond said HT has worked with several other campuses, including Dillard College, Morehouse College, Rhodes College, and Southwestern University, in the Engaged Student Diversity Project financed by a Mellon Grant.

30 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Julie Hudson Selected to Participate in Unique American History Seminar r. Julie Hudson (pictured), Assistant In lectures and discussion groups, participants corruption but also of real reform. The DProfessor of English, was one of a select exchange ideas with seminar director Richard seminar examined the eras in its own right group of faculty members nationwide chosen White, a Pulitzer Prize finalist historian and explored the larger pedagogical problem by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) specializing in the history of the American of how to teach an era of the past that has so and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American West, environmental history, and Native many parallels to contemporary times. History to participate in a special American American history. He is the Margaret Byrne history seminar on the Gilded Age—the Professor of American History at Stanford long period from the end of the Civil War to University, a faculty co-director of the Bill roughly the turn of the 20th century. A week- Lane Center for the American West, and long seminar which took place this year at former president of the Organization of Stanford University in Stanford, California. American Historians.

From a pool of 55 faculty members Encompassing the so-called Greater nominated, CIC and the Gilder Lehrman Reconstruction in the West and the South, Institute selected 27 faculty members from mass immigration, industrialization, institutions around the country to participate violent class conflict, transformative new at the seminar. Huston-Tillotson University technologies, and explosive growth, the era is one of two historically black institutions created the foundation for the modern United represented at the seminar. States. The Gilded Age was one of staggering AusPrEP Improves Math/Science Retention housands of middle and high school launched HT’s program and remains an Foundation, Time Warner Cable, and the Tstudents have enjoyed the benefits of instructor. Courses such as Logic and University of Texas at San Antonio. summer science and math enrichment Algebraic Structures, Engineering, Computer courses through HT’s Austin Pre-Freshman Science, Logic and Problem Solving, Following is one parent’s comments about Engineering Program (AusPrEP), Technical Writing, and Journal challenge the program from the STEM Director Dr. approaching nearly 25 years in existence. students and build confidence. Field trips Monique Johnson-Jones. Names were to the local natural bridge caverns, 3M, and changed to protect privacy. The nationally recognized program, located Houston’s National Aeronautics and Space “Ms. Smith told me that Reann struggled to on college and university campuses in Texas, Administration (NASA) are combined with was founded in 1979 at the University understand the material that was presented science, medical, and engineering career and did not feel motivated to participate in of Texas at San Antonio to identify high awareness speakers. achieving middle and high school students the classroom activities and assignments. She with the potential and interest in becoming The 2012 sponsors are as follows: 3M, KDK went on to say that, in spite of her struggles, scientists and engineers. Retired faculty, Harman, TG, Applied Materials, Garber Reann stuck with the program to the end. Her Mathematics Department and Division of Foundation, Huston-Tillotson University, mother then said that it wasn’t until Reann Natural Sciences Chair Dr. General Marshall National Instruments, TexPrEP, The Kodosky started doing better in school the following fall semester that she realized the benefits of the program. This same girl who was unmotivated and sullen in her AusPrEP classes was now excelling in her math and science classes at school. The “hard” lessons taught in AusPrEP helped her to receive an 87 in math and a 93 in her science class. Reann also sent a personal statement with her application that included the following sentence, ‘The other reason I want to be in AusPrEP is because it gives me the confidence to push myself harder to make better grades. This allows me to participate in afterschool activities instead of having to have tutoring after school.’”

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 31 STUDENTS OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVE THE COLLEGE DREAM

Computer Science. He has been accepted into Mueni L. Rudd – Sociology the recognized Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to earn the master’s Mueni L. Rudd is a student degree in computer science. He will return to involved in social causes the Boston Scientific Corporation in St. Paul, as evident from her laptop Minnesota for a second summer as a software computer that is covered engineer intern before moving on to graduate with stickers. Showcasing school. On more than one occasion, while at the fight against prostate HT, Mudede was offered a job nearly on-the- cancer, shoes for those spot at a career fair. Polished in his business in need, or highlighting attire, one minute elevator speech, and a musicians such as Bob Marley and John supply of résumés, he talked his way into Legend, her computer provides a window positions that suited his career aspirations. into what drives her. She graduated in two Preparing for a task in advance is a strength years with honors from Alief Hastings that he possesses. Before enrolling at HT, High School, entered HT at age 16, and is Sammy researched many universities to find graduate school bound after completing one that would offer scholarships. Raised her HT undergraduate studies in sociology. by a single mother in Harare, he always The college environment was a different knew that he wanted to study in the United kind of freedom for Rudd who, as an only States as opposed to Australia or South child, was the sole-provider for her mother Africa. Family in Dallas, Texas, helped him diagnosed with colorectal cancer. She quickly narrow his selection, and HT’s “reputation navigated the higher education process in in the higher education system,” solidified order to secure financial aid and scholarship the decision. Mudede was a W.E.B. DuBois opportunities. Three times she has attended he pride of Huston-Tillotson University Honors Scholar, a member of the Beta Kappa the national conferences of the Association Tis its students; many of whom grew up Chi Honor Society, the National Society of of Applied and Clinical Sociology and she in the community while others traveled Black Engineers (NSBE), past president of worked with the Center for Student Missions to Austin and the campus from half way the HT International Student Association, in San Francisco, California, during the around the world. They are first-generation and a Residence Hall Assistant. In 2012, he summer. She has completed mission trips, college students, fourth generation legacy placed second in the Computer Science, worked at the local shelter for battered students, W.E.B. Dubois Honor Scholars, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Earth women, and is a recipient of the United athletes, or members of the concert choir or poster competition for a poster titled, “Design Church of Christ Daniel Hand Scholarship. jazz group. Obtaining a college degree is an and Control of a Quad-Rotor System” at the She was crowned HT’s Miss UNCF for accomplishment. Huston-Tillotson University 68th Annual Joint Meeting of Beta Kappa Chi the 2012-13 academic year, is a University is proud of its graduates and the impact that Scientific Honor Society and the National Ambassador, and is a member of Alpha they make on the world. Six of those students Science Institute competition. His internships Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Kappa are highlighted here. have included positions with Boston Chapter. “There are blessings in everything.” Scientific Corporation in St. Paul Minnesota; Sammy T. Mudede – Department of Electrical and Computer Jasmine L. Cormier – Computer Science Engineering at the University of Texas; Texas Business Administration & Commission on Environmental Quality; and Accounting Sammy Mudede, graduated Avignon Realty in Austin, Texas. “I haven’t with highest honors during been disappointed with the preparation that No one was happier the 2013 Commencement HT has provided for me.” during Commencement Convocation. He Convocation than Jasmine maintained a 4.0 grade L. Cormier. Her story is point average to earn one from homelessness the Summa Cum Laude to Huston-Tillotson title with the Bachelor Science degree in University. She talks openly about the nearly

32 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT three years that she lived in Los Angeles in worked for the risk management, property a car with her mother and sister who were and casualty, student insurance, and the to complete a master’s degree in business chasing dreams in the fashion industry. employee benefits departments. When he administration. Cormier always stayed in school and spent made his final work experience presentation her summers with a cousin in Beaumont, before the board of trustees that included HT Jarrett Lindsey – Texas. Retaking classes as a result of the President Larry L. Earvin, his preparation Computer Science instability strengthened her determination to and presentation captivated the members. graduate from Ozan High School. College was A walk down a campus sidewalk is usually Like most college students, a part of her plans and HT fulfilled the goal. interrupted by a student seeking his counsel. Jarrett Lindsey began his While matriculating at HT, Cormier’s mother It’s a role that fits him comfortably as the college matriculation using died unexpectedly. However, Cormier stayed 2012-2013 Student Government Association financial aid including on course and graduated in May 2013. Her (SGA) president. He is proud of his loans, and work study. personality is huge, although she has few close accomplishments as a W.E.B. DuBois Honors Lindsey was raised by friends due to years of moving from place to Scholar; past president of Toastmasters; vice a single parent and he place. Cormier is a business administration president and treasurer of Alpha Phi Alpha wanted a way to help her pay for his college major with a concentration in accounting. Fraternity, Inc., Delta Chapter; vice president education. He soon realized that a grade She secured internships with H&R Block and recruiter for the student American point average above 3.0 would qualify him and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas while Marketing Association chapter; and a for scholarships, so he set his sights on that at HT. She has an interest in international University Ambassador. He affectionately goal. He applied for as many scholarships as travels, and, in particular, the Kingdom of describes HT as a melting pot. he could through the UNCF online site, and, Cambodia in Southeast Asia in order to he waited. assist with transitional housing for young Asia E. Haney – girls abroad and locally. Cormier’s campus Business Administration He received one scholarship acceptance involvement included positions as a Resident notification, then another, and another. Hall Assistant and historian of Zeta Phi Beta Asia Haney graduated Lindsey was the recipient of the more than Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Alpha Chapter. She from HT in May 2013 $30,000 in funds, including the Red, Hot and was also captain of the Ram-Nites Dance with a bachelor’s degree in Snazzy Gala, Lockheed Martin, and Jethro Team and active in Religious Life Campus Business Administration Pugh UNCF scholarships. He graduated in Ministry. Her family was extremely happy with a concentration May with a bachelor’s degree in computer when she was crowned Miss Huston-Tillotson in marketing. While science. He deliberately chose a field that is University for the 2012-2013 academic year. matriculating at HT, she in high demand and provides access to many As in the words of Cormier, “everybody has was crowned Homecoming Queen for the scholarship opportunities. “I didn’t think it a story.” She credits HT for molding her into 2012-2013 academic year after serving as was true that people don’t take advantage the person that she is today. Huston-Tillotson University’s Miss UNCF of scholarship opportunities,” Lindsey said. for the 2011-2012 academic year. She Lindsey ensured that he understood the Yohannis A. Job – Business represented the University at the UNCF process that included references, a résumé, Administration & Marketing 2012, 66th National Alumni Council/54th and an essay. He kept an essay ready for such National Pre-Alumni Council (NAC)/ occasions. He made his way to HT based on Yohannis Job is described Leadership Conference held in Orlando, the recommendation of his Sterling High as a “rising star.” He’s so Florida, where she placed in the top 25. Her School (Houston, Texas) counselor who polished and focused that crowning moment was as during the 2013 suggested that he attend University Day. at times it seems as if he Commencement Convocation, she delivered He later qualified for the W.E.B. DuBois has been in his marketing a speech, accepting the challenge to the Class Honors Program. Lindsey was involved in the career for years. In fact, of 2013 from President Earvin. Haney was in Student Government Association (SGA) Pre- he completed his degree her role as Senior Class President. Alumni Council, National Society of Black requirements in July 2013. Internships with Engineers (NSBE), Engage Diversity Student the Educational & Institutional Insurance She was also part of the HT Pre-Alumni Enrichment Program, was a Peer-Learning Administrators, Inc. (EIIA); Circuit of the Council that won the National Pre-Alumni Consultant, a University Ambassador, and a Americas, home of Formula One United Barbara Marshall Council of the Year award member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., States Grand Prix; and HahnTexas, a public for the second consecutive year. Haney was Delta Chapter. “I love the UNCF for what it relations and communications firm; explain the top fund-raiser during the University’s does; I love HT for being HT,” he said. his confidence. Yohannis keeps his iPad phon-a-thon that involved reaching out to at his disposal for quick references, and alumni in support of HT programs. She he has learned how to network effectively. joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Each internship was the result of talking to Kappa Chapter, was Resident Hall Assistant, classmates about their work experiences and a member of the Phi Beta Lambda Honor seeking advice from his professors. During Society, and earned Dean’s List honors. She his EIIA assignment in Chicago, Illinois, he has her sights set on graduate school in order

33 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE Judge Ronnie McDonald and The Peierls Foundation Named Huston-Tillotson University’s Tower of Light Award Recipients at the Decennial President’s Mankind Assisting Students kindle Educational Dreams Gala

he Honorable Ronnie McDonald and Hispanic Scholarship Fund and awarded The 2013 Gala marked the tenth year for TThe Peierls Foundation, Inc., were named 1,500 scholarships to outstanding Latino the event that has generated more than one Huston-Tillotson University’s 2013-2014 students since 1988. Supporting higher million dollars for the University and featured Tower of Light recipients. McDonald and education, children/youth international relief up close and personal performances from Brian Peierls received their custom, glass HT programs, and civil rights are the tenets of the artists such as Regina Belle, Will Downing, tower replica award during the Decennial Foundation. There is also a focus on health, Johnny Gill, Jennifer Holliday, Kenny President’s Mankind Assisting Students medical research, immigrants, reproductive Lattimore, Najee, and Pieces of a Dream. In Kindle Educational Dreams (MASKED) Gala. health, and family planning. addition, celebrity guest appearances from Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Judge Mablean McDonald is a native of Bastrop, Texas, and a The evening of elegance and entertainment Ephriam, and Emmanuel Lewis have former County Judge. He made Texas history that attracted more than 450 guests, many headlined the University’s signature event. as the youngest person to be elected to the in highly decorated masks, and numerous position of county judge. After receiving his corporate and individual sponsors in support Community leader, political activist, bachelor’s degree in political science and of HT’s programs and scholarships, featured businesswoman, and alumna Bertha Sadler management from Texas A&M, McDonald four musical performers: Rhythm and blues Means was named the 2013 Honorary Chair. pursued his career in politics by working performers After 7; Grammy-award nominee Means, a 1945 graduate of Tillotson College, for former State Comptroller John Sharp, Miki Howard; Soulkitchan, comprised of HT a predecessor institution to Huston-Tillotson eventually serving as executive assistant graduates; and HT’s Jazz Combo, under the University, is a pioneer and accomplished responsible for the development of the direction of Javier Stuppard. Howard also HT graduate with deeply-rooted ties to the Family Pathfinder program, which has been doubled as the emcee for the evening along Austin community. She reminisced about her recognized by former Presidents Bill Clinton with KXAN reporter Sophia Beausoleil. years on campus during her comments—the and George W. Bush. Also, during the 2011 place that launched her life’s journey, where Bastrop fires, he was placed in the national Popular selections from After 7 such as “Heat she met her husband, and where she provides spotlight for his leadership efforts. of the Moment,” “Can’t Stop,” “Ready or Not”, her support. “I want you to know that your and “Nights Like This” pleased the crowd support means a lot to me. HT means so Peierls, Vice President of The Peierls and those who received a red rose. Popular much to me,” she stated before celebrating the Foundation, facilitated a partnership with pop and R&B artist “Babyface” Edmond night on the dance floor with supporters. HT in order to support scholarship efforts, organized his brothers, Melvin and Kevon, To date, sponsorships are as follows: a growing Hispanic population, and the as After 7 in 1987 along with Keith Mitchell. Platinum sponsors: Institute for Professional transfer of students from Austin Community Howard, accompanied by Soulkitchan, blew Development | Johnson Controls | Time College. The Foundation has contributed the crowd away with “Misty,” “All of Me,” and Warner Cable of Austin | Wells Fargo Bank. more than $4.5 million to the “Masquerade” before mingling and taking Gold Sponsors: George Brothers Kincaid & pictures with guests. President and CEO Roderick L. Smothers (left) Larry L. Earvin and Ronnie McDonald

RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Miki Howard

Bertha Sadler Means and Larry L. Earvin

Horton, L.L.P. | Seton Healthcare Family | The University of Texas at Austin/Office of the President and Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Engagement | University Federal Credit Union (UFCU). Silver Sponsors: GSD&M (Liz and Duff Stewart) | Austin Coca-Cola Bottling Company | Gourmet Services/A La Carte Menu Services, Inc. | Henna Chevrolet | Sterling Acura of Austin. Bronze Sponsors: Arnold Oil Company | Austin Cab Company | Austin Energy Services | Broaddus & Associates | Dr. and Mrs. Don W. Brown | Capitol Partners, Inc. | Donna D. Carter | The Honorable C. Lee Cooke | Dr. Larry L. Earvin | Greater Texas Federal Credit Union | Heritage Title Company | Sandra L. Griffin, Esq. | The Honorable Albert Hawkins | Huston-Tillotson University International Alumni Association | ImageNet Consulting | Trennis Jones | Krause & Associates, L.P. | Lee Tilford Agency | Paul J. Legris | Dr. and Mrs. Marci and Louis Henna C. Mark Melliar-Smith | Dr. Terrance D. Grant-Malone | Kathryn S. Page | William Pickard (Better Dreams Mattress Company) | Prosperity Bank | Regions Bank | St. James’ Episcopal Church | Scott Schmidt and Dr. Carol McDonald | Sodexo Inc. and Affiliates | Sovereign Bank | David A. Talbot, Jr. | Texas Methodist Foundation | A. Leon Thompson, Jr. | Yellow Cab Austin

After 7 Soulkitchan SAVE THE DATE President’s Eleventh Annual President’s Mankind Assisting Students Kindle Educational Dreams (MASKED) Gala saturday, March 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Hyatt regenCy austIn 208 Barton Springs Rd. • Austin, TX 78704

35 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE The Existence of HT Opened Partnership with Doors for Those Seeking Access Links Designed By Linda Y. Jackson to Graduate More

uston-Tillotson University’s roots date to 1875 when access to education for Students African Americans was not the widespread standard. The presence in the South of H uston-Tillotson University officials signed a what was Tillotson College and Samuel Huston College that became Huston-Tillotson Memorandum of Understanding with The University made a lasting impact on the region that continues to this day. H Links, Incorporated to support the organization’s Today, African Americans have a choice of more than 7,000 institutions of higher Historically Black Colleges and Universities education to attend, although, realistically, many are not an option due to degree Community College Collaboration Project. A offerings, locations, or affinity affiliations. The 105 historically black colleges and partnership between HT and Austin Community universities that were designated with the HBCU status through Title III of the Higher College supports the efforts through mentoring and Education Act of 1965 provided access and opportunities for those seeking a college professional development programs in addition to degree. Higher learning schools whose principal mission was and is the education of scholarship opportunities. The initiative seeks to African Americans, accredited and established before 1964 were designated HBCUs identify and encourage community college students by Congress. Pennsylvania’s Cheney University, founded in 1837, was the first HBCU. to advance beyond the associate’s degree toward Huston-Tillotson University, one of the oldest institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi River, is designated as an HBCU. greater opportunities afforded by the bachelor’s degree. In addition, the collaboration increases Tillotson College dating to 1875 builds upon the work of the Freemen’s Aid Society of the the number of students who transfer and enroll American Missionary Association of the Congregational Churches (now United Church in HBCUs and ultimately improves all around of Christ). Chartered in 1877 as Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute, many of the graduation rates. school’s first students had no prior formal education. However, the eager students, who numbered 100 by the end of the first year, understood that their admission to Tillotson made them among the elite of their race and placed upon them the responsibility to HT Named One enrich others through the skills they would derive from their education. of the Most Samuel Huston underwent various configurations throughout its development years, moving from Dallas, Texas, to the basement of Wesley United Methodist Church in Affordable Small Austin, Texas. According to the great-great grandson of founder, Rev. George Warren Richardson, members of the Ku Klux Klan burned the Dallas school to the ground to Private Colleges halt the education process. Samuel Huston College was adopted by the West Texas uston-Tillotson University made the 2013 Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and renamed Andrews Normal College HAffordable Colleges Online list as one of to later operate as a senior college by the State of Texas Department of Education. the “Most Affordable Small Private Colleges” in the country. The online service provides college- From a normal institution in 1909 with the purpose of educating African American bound students with higher education affordable students to teach to a junior college in 1925; women’ college in 1926; a senior, co- educational institution in 1931; and a university in 2005, the legacy of HT has been information options, as well as financial aid videos, tested over time. Imagine the status for Austin, the rivalry, when the two earlier schools expert advice, and cost saving ideas. existed less than one mile apart: one for males and one for females before becoming a co-educational institution. Alumni who take the walk down memory lane use words HT is listed with other Texas schools such as such as “uppity,” “elitism,” and “privileged” as one institution felt superior to the other. Amberton University, Southwest Assemblies of The competition, however, produced innovators, pioneers, and trailblazers. The God University, Texas College, and Wiley College friendly academic, music, and sports battles that existed set a standard so high that, in addition to other historically black colleges such in many instances, today’s graduates are in the shadows attempting to match those as Bethune-Cookman University, Clafin University, accomplishments. and Dillard University.

36 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Research Shows Starting at a Four-Year College Saves Money By Carla Fletcher

ith a bachelor’s degree as their and ethnicities received more in grant and obligations. A student who enrolls in a Wgoal, many students begin their institutional aid than their transfer peers. community college as a cost savings measure postsecondary education at a community and intends to transfer to a university to college to save money. Tuition and fees at a Cumulative Financial Aid earn a bachelor’s degree should be aware that community college, at an average of about this route may not necessarily be cheaper. $3,000 for two semesters in academic year By the end of their undergraduate career, Students can keep costs down in any sector 2010-2011, are only a fraction of those at a transfer students in the public sector were of higher education by graduating in a timely university, at an average of about $7,200 at about as likely to borrow a student loan manner. The more time a student spends in a public institution and about $27,000 at a as native students, with about 70 percent school, the more expensive their education private institution.* borrowing a student loan at some point. will be. The median cumulative student loan debt Unfortunately, this cost-saving strategy for both transfer and native students in the Students also should be aware of which may not work as planned, according to public sector was about $20,000. In the credits will smoothly transfer to the university a new report by TG. Using a national private sector, 85 percent of transfer students they plan to attend. This is easiest if the Department of Education** database, TG had borrowed a loan at some point in their community college and the university have researchers found that transfer students - undergraduate studies, compared to 79 an articulation agreement. This agreement those who started at a two-year institution percent of native students. Cumulatively, outlines the specific courses that will and will and graduated from a four-year institution transfer students in the private sector not transfer to the university. Knowing which - wound up with about the same cumulative borrowed about $27,000, compared to about courses will transfer helps the community debt load as their “native” peers - those $25,000 for native students. college student select courses that will who started at and graduated from a four- count toward his or her future bachelor’s year institution. The study, A Brief Look On average, students who started at a degree, and avoid paying for courses that at Transfer Students and Financial Aid, did community college and graduated from will not. Students should speak to their not look at the time to degree completion, a university borrowed about as often and community college advisor to learn about but examined only the aid received in the about as much as students who started at such articulation agreements, which could students’ senior year and cumulatively during the university level. Any cost savings gained facilitate a more efficient, and cost-effective, their undergraduate studies. at the community college level appear to be educational experience. cancelled out by the point of graduation due Senior Year Financial Aid to increased borrowing levels by transfer Sources students relative to native students. Transfer In their final year alone, transfer students students receive less grant and institutional *TG, State of Student Aid and Higher received less grant and institutional aid, and aid than native students, especially in Education in Texas, January 2013 borrowed larger amounts of loan aid, than the private sector, likely contributing to (http://www.tgslc.org/research/sosa.cfm) did their native peers. The differences were an increase in borrowing to make up the especially stark at private institutions, where difference. **U.S. Department of Education, National native students received almost $4,000 more Center for Education Statistics, Baccalaureate in institutional aid and $4,600 more in grant Tips for Students and Beyond Longitudinal Study 2009 (http:// aid than transfer students. These differences nces.ed.gov/surveys/b&b/) persisted to varying degrees in all race and There are many reasons to attend a ethnicity categories in both the public and community college from obtaining a This article originally appeared in Today’s private sectors. Native students of all races certificate or associate degree in a career- Campus magazine’s March/April 2013 issue. oriented field to having a more flexible schedule to allow for work or family

37 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE DONATION

Evelyn Scott Meeks, ‘Don’t Send flowers; Send money!’ By Irmease Banks

n June 9, 2011, Evelyn Scott Meeks will provide continuous benefits for HT are compelled to take notice of the “AKA Oquietly passed away at the age of 76. by earning a market rate of interest while Walkway.” Engraved bricks with the This beloved alumna, from Fort Worth, Texas, keeping the core endowment principal intact names and symbols of current and past who knew her time in this life was coming to to fund future years of scholarships. Today, AKAs aligned to honor the legacy of the an end, made a few requests known. She was the scholarship lessens the financial burden organization, established on the campus in clear that she did not want anyone to send for students and their parents. HT alumni, 1953, as well as the contributions that Meeks flowers. Instead, she said to make a donation family, and friends have contributed more made to HT. The “AKA Brick Campaign” to one of the three organizations that she was than $12,000 to the fund since its conception. has raised more than over $6,000 since the passionate about: St. Christopher Episcopal Continued contributions greatly increase the 2013 kickoff. The funds will be added to the Church, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, amount of scholarships available to students. endowed scholarship. and Huston-Tillotson University. Students in good standing with the University and a 2.5 or better grade point average are The brick portion of the campaign was first Huston-Tillotson officials take pride in eligible to apply. introduced through a Walkway Tea held at knowing that her alma mater was one of the in the Davage-Durden Student Union on organizations. She graduated in 1953 with The scholarship fund has several components January 15, 2012, the date set aside annually a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with one major element labeled the “AKA as the AKA’s Founder’s Day. As brick orders and enjoyed a 42-year career with the Fort Brick Campaign.” A commemorative come in weekly from AKAs from around the Worth Independent School District. In 2011, brick walkway has been designated on the country, Jacquelyn and staff see Mrs. Meek’s her daughter Jacquelyn Meeks honored her campus in memory of Evelyn Scott Meeks request honored. “Don’t send flowers; send mother’s request by starting a scholarship for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. money.” fund named, “The Evelyn Scott Meeks Those walking on the well manicured and Endowed Scholarship.” The endowment beautifully landscaped campus grounds

Holiday Gathering Includes Community Support

he faculty and staff holiday gathering Tincluded a toy drive for the Sickle Cell Association of Austin, Marc Thomas Foundation (SCAA-MTF). The late Marc Thomas lost his courageous battle with Sickle Cell in 1997. HT continues to be the only organization that provides toys for children affected by the disease that has no cure. “Again, words cannot express how thankful we are for your generosity. The gifts you graciously provided were so deeply welcomed by our families and small agency,” said Linda Thomas Wade, President and Co-Founder of the SCAA-MTF. 38 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT

UFCU and HT Partner to Offer Creative Financial Planning Opportunities for Alumni and Friends introducing our scholarship fund in honor of her late PlAnned giving ProgrAm: current tax benefits, and provides future husband, Elder George Floyd Ball. “My support for HT. husband’s life was committed to helping Finding creative solutions to your philanthropic people. HT has always been very special to and financial planning needs Planning your estate? Bequests and me, and, because of that, it was special to him. retirement account designations are among That is why we made the decision together to With maturity and wisdom often comes a the options that will reduce estate taxes and direct our resources to help people whose life desire to ensure that the people we care about, establish your legacy at HT without affecting dream is to excel and become the best person and the values that have helped to shape our your current assets. they can be.” own lives, are protected both now and in the future. The variety, flexibility, and donor benefits of Now, as HT unveils a new variety of creative deferred gifts may provide a way for you to giving solutions, Ms. Adams Ball is excited With strategic planning you may find a make a contribution with more impact than to explore new and mutually-beneficial ways planned giving vehicle that lets you address you may have thought possible. of giving back to her alma mater. “The new your own financial concerns and challenges planned giving options that HT is providing while also allowing you to create a legacy that AlumnA creAtes endoWment are wonderful, and will help me to plan for will extend the benefits of your generosity far to honor lAte husbAnd, ht my future, and for the future of Huston- into the future, and on a much broader scale. Tillotson University.” “We wanted to direct our resources to help A giFt Providing beneFit to people whose life dream it is to excel and For information on the full suite of planned you And huston-tillotson become the best person they can be. “ giving options available to HT Alumni, please contact: Need income, either now or later? Perhaps Former Miss HT, Billie Fai Adams Ball ’58 for retirement? You receive lifetime income Clint Campbell from charitable remainder trusts, gift After decades of generosity and consecutive CUSO Financial Services, L.P. at UFCU annuities, and pooled income fund gifts. In years of supporting the Annual Fund, Billie [email protected] addition to income, your gift generates Fai Adams Ball ’58 created an endowed 512.467.8080 x21814

40 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE HT Sustainability Update SuStainability EffortS ContinuE and University in Texas to go tobacco-free. yard will be transformed with colorful, with EnErgy EffiCiEnt lighting Plans are also underway to bring selected native plants and grasses on the surface. A cool conversion to reduce HT’s carbon restrooms in older buildings and gymnasium Underneath, rain water will be filtered footprint was completed last summer by locker room facilities up to today’s energy from hard (impervious) surfaces like roofs, crews from Johnson Controls. Targeted efficient and reduced water consumption sidewalks, and driveways to support the improvements from the energy-efficient standards. vegetation. Students, community elementary audit recommendation ensure a reduction in and middle school partners, working greenhouse gases. Hundreds of light bulbs The HT community encompasses more than in conjunction with the City of Austin and ballasts, both internally and externally, 1,000 students, 150 faculty and staff, and engineers and staff, will provide the labor on the 23-acre campus were upgraded to many visitors to the East Austin campus needed to transform the campus grounds. new industry light bulb standards that within its scenic landscape. use less electricity, lower utility costs, and StuDEnt ConSumEr protect the environment. In addition, aging University officials seek to provide a hEalth aDvoCatES chillers, cooling towers, and controls were campus environment that is conducive to promotE bikE raCkS replaced and solar film in select areas was teaching and learning while preserving the The HT Health/Mental Health Campus- installed. The new controls will allow staff sustainability of the planet. Community Transformational Initiative to monitor air and heat from internal panels Student Consumer Health Advocates Icye for maximum comfort during weather highs Earth Day raiSED rECyCling Walker, Daneesha Echevarria, and Tyree and lows. awarEnESS anD introDuCED Johnson led the way in planning for the thE rain garDEn ConCEpt implementation of a bikeshare program on Huston-Tillotson University was recognized Campus recycling containers were moved HT’s campus. More bicycles than ever were in 2008 by the National Wildlife Federation to the center of campus to bring attention seen on campus last semester. With safety as for its sustainability efforts and commitment to Earth Day held annually on April 22. the main concern as bicyclists and motorists to creating a campus community that focuses Student Icye Walker representing the share the road, students see the two-wheeled on recycling, energy conservation, and waste student organization Lush Greens shared pedal option as an excellent way to navigate reduction. In 2011, HT led its peers as the information about the upcoming Rain the city. first institution of higher education in Central Garden scheduled for construction on the Texas and the first Historically Black College campus in the fall. A portion of the HT

Smoke-Free Environment Enjoyed by all Who Visit Campus arge gatherings on the HT campus such as Students from the Environmental Health Summit held in National Harbor Maryland. Lcommencement, homecoming, festivals, and Safety Committee surveyed the HT The University’s tobacco-free grant award and convocations are missing one element: community to find out more about tobacco received proclamations from the Austin City Tobacco smoke. Thanks to efforts spearheaded use on campus as well as attitudes about Council, Texas State House of Representatives, by Dr. Debra L. Murphy, Professor of tobacco-free policies and cessation services. and the Texas State Senate. In addition, Psychology, in 2011 Huston-Tillotson The survey found that almost 80% of students, the Texas State Department of State Health University became a tobacco-free campus staff, and faculty were in favor of a tobacco- Services Texas School Safety Center also with the distinction as the first campus in free campus. presented an award to the University. Finally, Central Texas and the first historically black Austin’s Carver Library included copies of the institution to earn the status. Murphy presented her findings at the 2012 documents and the acknowledgement in its Science of Eliminating Health Disparities archives.

42 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Easter-Egg Hunt Brings Community to Campus

hildren of all ages visited the HT campus Recreation Center after school program in under two minutes. Children gathered in Cto participate in the Eighth Annual visited the campus for the first time. Prize the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium for a brief Easter-Egg Hunt. Sims Elementary student eggs for school supplies, gift certificates, meaning of Easter story time before joining Adrian Maldonado found the $500 prize candy, and coins captured the interest of the their age groups and beginning the hunt. The scholarship egg. Maldonado and many of children who gathered the thousands of eggs event is sponsored annually by the University his fellow students enrolled in the Givens placed on the campus by students and staff Ambassadors.

Poets and Poetry Remain Popular Around Campus

wice-a-year Downs-Jones Library is staff to enjoy the campus ambiance, lunch, Elzy Cogswell, retired librarian; and Kay Tthe backdrop for students to showcase and the spoken word. Dr. Annie Cirella- Abikhaled, Austin Poetry Society; provide the their original or learned poetry and prose. Urrutia, French Instructor, guides students networking and mentoring aspects sought by Sponsored by the Learning/Library Resources as they read poems in French and English. students. Committee, Poetry on the Patio is open Regular presenters such as Barbara Carr, to the community, alumni, faculty, and past president of the Austin Poetry Society;

43 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE Speaker at Symposium… on Race Unity Challenged the Concepts of ‘Charity’

where personal given that he was married Faith and a pre-eminent champion of its for 40 years to a “white woman” set the stage pivotal principle of the oneness of humanity. for thought-provoking dialogue. The 2013 dialogue under the theme, “Contributing to He was born in 1874 and raised in a Diverse Community: What Can You Do Charleston, South Carolina. His mother, For Your Country/Community?” featured Mary Elizabeth, was the daughter of an Dr. Monya Stubbs, Austin Presbyterian enslaved African woman called Mariah, later Theological Seminary; Beverly Reeves, known as Mary Bacot, and the White owner District Ombudsman from Austin ISD; of the plantation. Mary Elizabeth was 14 years Rosalie Ip, a teacher of the year in Austin old at the end of the Civil War when she and ISD, graduate student at UT Austin in the her mother were freed. Three years later she Department of Curriculum and Instruction married Ebenezer George, a blacksmith who and a member of the Austin Social Justice had also been enslaved, with whom she had Teacher Inquiry Group; Dee Lewis, two sons, Theodore and Louis. distinguished community member; Michael Stevens and Linda O’ Dell, members of the Ebenezer George died of tuberculosis in 1879, Austin Baha’i Community; and HT faculty and the family suffered extreme poverty as Dr. Michael Hirsch, Dr. James kraft, and Mary Elizabeth struggled to support them Rev. Donald Brewington. Stubbs challenged through work as a tailor. In 1885, she married the audience to think about a world where Col. George Gregory, a freeborn native of ne can’t leave the Louis G. Gregory charity was not a driving force behind Charleston who had served in the Union OSymposium with the same manner of humanitarian efforts. Army. He became a loving and supportive thinking as when one entered. HT partnered father to the boys. with the faith community as the host of the Centered around speakers, the essential symposium, now in its seventh year. Noted oneness of the world’s religions and the Louis Gregory’s education at the Avery speakers challenge the status quo in attempts oneness of humanity, but often with limited Institute and Normal School (now Avery to invoke the thinking and teachings of understanding and certainly no models of Research Center), Fisk University, and Louis G. Gregory. Gregory, a black Bahá’í, what “oneness” meant in the racially-charged Howard University’s School of Law was passionate about the principles of “race United States of the early 20th century. established him as one of the “talented Tenth,” amity,” oneness of God, world religions, and W.E.B. DuBois’ term for the capable, educated humanity teachings. His fervor for his faith Louis George Gregory was one of the most African Americans of the time. combined with the fact that his experiences beloved figures in the history of the Bahá’í

44 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Should HT Allow Guns on Campus?

oes the Second Amendment allow citizens Dthe right to carry semi-assault weapons? Should individuals on college campuses be allowed to carry guns? Those questions and more, debated daily on a national stage, were debated during President Larry L. Earvin’s Ram Dialogue. Panelists Sheriff Margo Frasier, City of Austin’s Office of the Police Monitor; Officer Ed Harris, Austin Police Department Chief of Field Support Services; and Officer Leslie L. York, Jr., Director of Campus Safety, provided expert commentary on the subject. Faculty, staff, and student responses were captured in real time on the University’s ActivExpression hand-held devices by Promethean that tabulated responses instantly. Officer York reminded attendees that “a trained officer with hours of training may have trouble hitting a designated target. Can you accurately hit a 3. Do you currently have a permit to carry a shooter?” concealed handgun? 4. Do you plan to purchase a gun within the Readers may see the audience responses and next six months? weigh in on the subject by posting comments 5. Do you plan to obtain a conceal carry permit on HT’s blog at http://htuniversitygeneraltopics. in the next six months? wordpress.com/ 6. Do Hollywood and the video gaming Questions are as follows: industries glorify guns? President Earvin holds Ram Dialogues in 7. Should HT Campus Safety Officers carry various formats to address campus issues 1. Should HT faculty, staff, and students be guns on campus? throughout the year. allowed to carry guns on campus? 8. Should HT Campus Safety Officers that are 2. Do you currently own a gun? certified be allowed to carry guns on campus?

45 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE SPORTS NEWS

DateVolleyballDay of Week Opponent Place Time 201320138/26/13 Monday Maroon and Gold Match HT 6:30 p.m. DATE DAy Of Wk. 8/30 OPPONENT-31/13 Fri . ÐSat. Tournament at UniversityPLACE of Mary Hardin Baylor TIME Belton, TX Date Day of Week 8/30/13 FridayOpponent University of Mary HardinPlace Baylor Ð NCAA IIITime 2:30 p.m. 8/30/13 Friday East Texas Baptist University Ð NCAA III 6:30 p.m. 10/01/13 8/26/13 TuesdayMonday Howard PayneMaroon University and Gold – Match NCAA II Brownwood,HT TX 6:30 7:00 p.m. p.m. 8/30-31/13 Fri. ÐSat. Tournament8/31/12 at UniversitySaturday of Mary HardinHardin Baylor Simmons UniversityBelton, TXÐ NCAA III 10:00 a.m. 10/05/13 8/30/13 SaturdayFriday University Dallas8/31/12 Christian of MarySaturday College Hardin Baylor– NCCAAÐ NCAAUniversity III of TexasDallas,-Dallas TXÐ NCAA III 2:3011:00 p.m. a.m. 2:30 p.m. 9/6-7/13 Fri. Ð Sat. Tournament at OK Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK 8/30/13 Friday LangstonEast Texas University Baptist University Ð NCAA III Dallas, TX 6:301:00 p.m. p.m. 8/31/12 Saturday 9/6/13Hardin SimmonsFriday University Ð NCAAMid III -America Christian University 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10/11/13 8/31/12 FridaySaturday Texas9/6/13University College of # FridayTexas -Dallas Ð NCAA III University ofHT the Southwest 2:306:30 p.m. p.m. 3:00 p.m. 9/6-7/13 Fri. Ð Sat. Tournament9/7/13 at OKSaturday Panhandle State UniversitySouthwestern ChristianGoodwell, University OK 9:00 a.m. 10/12/13 Saturday University of TexasBrownsville # HT 3:00 p.m. 9/6/13 Friday 9/7/13Mid-AmericaSaturday Christian UniversityOklahoma Panhandle State University Ð NCAA9:00 II a.m. 1:00 p.m. 9/11/13 Wednesday Texas Southern University Ð NCAA I HT 6:30 p.m. 10/15/13 9/6/13 TuesdayFriday ConcordiaUniversity University-Texas of the Southwest – NCAA III Austin, TX 3:007:00 p.m. p.m. 9/7/13 Saturday 9/14/13SouthwesternSaturday Christian UniversityOur Lady of the Lake University # 9:00 a.m. HT 1:00 p.m. 10/17/13 9/7/13 ThursdaySaturday Oklahoma McMurry Panhandle University State – NCAA University II Ð NCAA II OLLUAbilene, vs DCC TX 1:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. 3:00 p.m. Dallas Christian College Ð NCCAA HT 5:00 p.m. 10/18/13 9/11/13 FridayWednesday UniversityTexas Southern of the Southwest University # Ð NCAA I Hobbs,HT NM 6:30 7:00 p.m. p.m. 9/14/13 Saturday 9/16/13Our Lady ofMonday the Lake UniversityPrairie # View A&M UniversityHT Ð NCAA I1:00 p.m. Prairie View, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/22/13 Tuesday Our9/20/13 Lady of theOLLUFriday Lake vs University DCC # University of TexasSan Antonio,Brownsville TX # 3:00 7:00 p.m. p.m.Brownsville, TX 7:00 p.m. 9/21/13 Saturday University of Texas Pan American Edinburg, TX 3:00 p.m. 10/25/13 Friday LangstonDallas UniversityChristian College# Ð NCCAA HT HT 5:006:30 p.m. p.m. 9/16/13 Monday 9/24/13Prairie View A&MTuesday University Ð NCAA IUniversity Prairieof St. Thomas View, TX # 7:00 p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 10/26/13 9/20/13 SaturdayFriday Bacone9/25/13University CollegeWednesday of # Texas BrownsvillePrairie # View A&MBrownsville,HT University ÐTX NCAA 7:00I 12:00 p.m. p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 9/21/13 Saturday 9/27/13University Fridayof Texas Pan AmericanOklahoma Panhandle StateEdinburg, University TX Ð NCAA3:00 II p.m. HT 6:00 p.m. 10/26/13 Saturday Alumni Match HT 3:00 p.m. 9/24/13 Tuesday 10/1/13 UniversityTuesday of St. Thomas # Howard Payne UniversityHT Ð NCAA II 6:30 p.m. Brownwood, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/5/13 Saturday Dallas Christian College Ð NCCAA Dallas, TX 11:00 a.m. 10/29/13 9/25/13 TuesdayWednesday UniversityPrairie View of St. A&M Thomas University # Ð NCAA I Houston,HT TX 6:30 7:00 p.m. p.m. 9/27/13 Friday Oklahoma Panhandle State University Ð NCAA LangstonII UniversityHT 6:00 p.m. Dallas, TX 1:00 p.m. 11/01/13 10/1/13 FridayTuesday 10/11/13JarvisHoward Christian PayneFriday College University # Ð NCAA II TexasBrownwood,Hawkins, College # TX TX 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 10/12/13 Saturday University of Texas Brownsville # HT 3:00 p.m. 11/02/13 10/5/13 SaturdaySaturday WileyDallas College Christian # College Ð NCCAA Marshall,Dallas, TXTX 11:00 11:00 a.m. a.m. 10/15/13 LangstonTuesday University Concordia UniversityDallas,-Texas TXÐ NCAA III1:00 p.m. Austin, TX 7:00 p.m. 11/02/13 10/11/13 SaturdayFriday 10/17/13 Texas CollegeTexas Thursday# College # McMurry UniversityTyler, HTTX Ð NCAA II 6:304:00 p.m. p.m. Abilene, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/18/13 Friday University of the Southwest # Hobbs, NM 7:00 p.m. 11/08 – 09/1310/12/13 Fri./Sat.Saturday Red UniversityRiver Conference of Texas Tournament Brownsville # TBD HT 3:00TBD p.m. 10/15/13 Tuesday 10/22/13Concordia UniversityTuesday-Texas Ð NCAAOur III Lady of the LakeAustin, University TX # 7:00 p.m. San Antonio, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/17/13 Thursday 10/25/13McMurry FridayUniversity Ð NCAA II Langston UniversityAbilene, TX # 7:00 p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 10/18/13 Friday 10/26/13UniversitySaturday of the Southwest # Bacone CollegeHobbs, #NM 7:00 p.m. HT 12:00 p.m. 10/22/13 Tuesday 10/26/13Our LadySaturday of the Lake University # AlumniSan Match Antonio, TX 7:00 p.m. HT 3:00 p.m. 10/25/13 Friday 10/29/13 LangstonTuesday University # University of St. ThomasHT # 6:30 p.m. Houston, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/26/13 Saturday 11/1/13 BaconeFriday College # Jarvis Christian CollegeHT # 12:00 p.m. Hawkins, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/26/13 Saturday 11/2/13 AlumniSaturday Match Wiley CollegeHT # 3:00 p.m. Marshall, TX 11:00 a.m. 10/29/13 Tuesday 11/2/13 UniversitySaturday of St. Thomas # Texas CollegeHouston, # TX 7:00 p.m. Tyler, TX 4:00 p.m. 11/1/13 Friday 11/8-9/13 Jarvis Fri.Christian/Sat. College # Red River ConferenceHawkins, Tournament TX 7:00 p.m. TBD TBD 11/2/13 Saturday Wiley College # Marshall, TX 11:00 a.m. 11/2/13 Saturday Bold = Home MatchesTexas College # # = RRAC Tyler,matches TX 4:00 p.m. 11/8-9/13 Fri./Sat. Red River Conference Tournament TBD TBD

Bold = Home Matches # = RRAC matches Head Coach Ronnie Kaase

Assistant Coach April Newcomb Head Coach Ronnie Recruiting Kaase Director Yessenia Pena 46 Assistant Coach April Newcomb RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Recruiting Director Yessenia Pena men’s basketball 2013-14 DATE DAy Of Wk. OPPONENT PLACE TIME

11/06/13 Wednesday University of the Incarnate Word – NCAA I San Antonio, TX 7:00 p.m. 11/15/13 Friday Concordia University-Texas – NCAA III Austin, TX 7:00 p.m. 11/16/13 Saturday University of the Incarnate Word – NCAA I HT 1:00 p.m. 11/18/13 Monday Talladega College HT 7:00 p.m. 11/23/13 Saturday St. Edward’s University – NCAA II Austin, TX TBA 11/26/13 Tuesday Texas Lutheran University – NCAA III Seguin, TX 7:30 p.m. 12/06/13 Friday Bacone College # Muskogee, OK 7:30 p.m. 12/07/13 Saturday Langston University # Langston, OK 7:30 p.m. Date Day of Week Opponent Place Time 12/14/13 Saturday University of the Southwest # HT 7:30 p.m. 01/10/14 Friday 8/26/1Paul3 QuinnMonday College Maroon andDallas, Gold TX Match 7:30 p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 01/11/14 Saturday 8/30-31 University/13 Fri of .St.Ð SatThomas-Texas. Tournament # at UniversityHouston, of Mary TX Hardin Baylor 7:30 p.m. Belton, TX 01/17/14 friday 8/30/1Texas3 CollegeFriday # University of Mary HardinHT Baylor Ð NCAA 7:30III p.m. 2:30 p.m. 8/30/13 Friday East Texas Baptist University Ð NCAA III 6:30 p.m. 01/18/14 Saturday Jarvis Christian College # HT 7:30 p.m. 8/31/12 Saturday Hardin Simmons University Ð NCAA III 10:00 a.m. 01/21/14 Tuesday 8/31/12 Our Lady Saturdayof the Lake UniversityUniversity # of TexasHT-Dallas Ð NCAA III 7:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 01/24/14 Friday 9/6-7/13Louisiana Fri.State Ð Sat.University-ShreveportTournament # at OK Panhandle Shreveport, State LA University 7:30 p.m. Goodwell, OK 01/25/14 Saturday 9/6/13 Wiley CollegeFriday # Mid-America ChristianMarshall, University TX 7:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 01/31/14 friday 9/6/13bacone CollegeFriday # University ofHT the Southwest 7:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 9/7/13 Saturday Southwestern Christian University 9:00 a.m. 02/01/14 Saturday 9/7/13 Langston SaturdayUniversity # Oklahoma Panhandle StateHT University Ð NCAA7:30 II p.m. 1:00 p.m. 02/08/14 Saturday 9/11/13 UniversityWednesday of the Southwest # Texas Southern UniversityHobbs, NM Ð NCAA I 7:30 p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 02/14/14 friday 9/14/13Paul QuinnSaturday College Our Lady of theHT Lake University # 7:30 p.m. HT 1:00 p.m. 02/15/14 Saturday University of St. Thomas-Texas # + OLLUHT vs DCC 7:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Dallas Christian College Ð NCCAA HT 5:00 p.m. 02/18/14 Tuesday Our Lady of the Lake # San Antonio, TX 7:30 p.m. 9/16/13 Monday Prairie View A&M University Ð NCAA I Prairie View, TX 7:00 p.m. 02/21/14 Friday 9/20/13Texas CollegeFriday # University of TexasTyler, BrownsvilleTX # 7:30 p.m. Brownsville, TX 7:00 p.m. 02/22/14 Saturday 9/21/13 Jarvis ChristianSaturday College # University of TexasHawkins, Pan AmericanTX 7:30 p.m. Edinburg, TX 3:00 p.m. 02/28/14 friday 9/24/13LouisianaTuesday State University-ShreveportUniversity # of HT St. Thomas # 7:30 p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 03/01/14 Saturday 9/25/13 Wiley CollegeWednesday # Prairie View A&MHT University Ð NCAA 7:30I p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 9/27/13 Friday Oklahoma Panhandle State University Ð NCAA II HT 6:00 p.m. Bold = Home games # = rrAC games #+ = Homecoming10/1/13 game Tuesday Howard Payne University Ð NCAA II Brownwood, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/5/13 Saturday Dallas Christian College Ð NCCAA Dallas, TX 11:00 a.m. Langston University Dallas, TX 1:00 p.m. 10/11/13 men’sFriday soccerTexas College # HT 6:30 p.m. 2013 10/12/13 Saturday University of Texas Brownsville # HT 3:00 p.m. DATE DAy Of Wk.10/15/13 OPPONENTTuesday Concordia UniversityPLACE-Texas Ð NCAA III TIME Austin, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/05/13 Saturday 10/17/13 University Thursdayof the Southwest # McMurry UniversityAustin, ÐTX NCAA II TBA Abilene, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/18/13 Friday University of the Southwest # Hobbs, NM 7:00 p.m. 10/10/13 Thursday 10/22/13 Texas CollegeTuesday # Our Lady of theTyler, Lake TX University # 3:00 p.m. San Antonio, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/25/13 Friday Langston University # HT 6:30 p.m. 10/17/13 Thursday University of St. Thomas-Texas # Houston, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/26/13 Saturday Bacone College # HT 12:00 p.m. 10/19/13 Saturday 10/26/13 UniversitySaturday of Houston-Victoria AlumniAustin, Match TX TBA HT 3:00 p.m. 10/29/13 Tuesday University of St. Thomas # Houston, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/24/13 Thursday 11/1/13 University ofFriday Texas-Brownsville # Jarvis ChristianAustin, College TX # TBA Hawkins, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/26/13 Saturday 11/2/13 Our Lady ofSaturday the Lake University # WileyAustin, College TX # TBA Marshall, TX 11:00 a.m. 11/2/13 Saturday Texas College # Tyler, TX 4:00 p.m. 11/01/13 Friday 11/8-91st/13 Round Fri.of RRAC/Sat. ChampionshipsRed River ConferenceTBA Tournament TBA TBD TBD 11/07 – 08/13 Thurs-Fri RRAC Championships TBA TBA Bold = Home Matches # = RRAC matches 11/23/13 Saturday 1st Round of NAIA Championships TBA TBA

Bold = Home games to be played at st. Francis High school # = rrAC games Head Coach Ronnie Kaase Assistant Coach April Newcomb Recruiting Director Yessenia Pena

47 DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE women’s basketball 2013-14 DATE DAy Of Wk. OPPONENT PLACE TIME

11/08/13 Friday Texas State University – NCAA I San Marcos, TX TBA 11/12/13 Tuesday Texas A&M University-Kingsville – NCAA II Kingsville, TX TBA 11/16/13 Saturday University of Texas-Pan American – NCAA I Edinburg, TX TBA 11/19/13 Tuesday Abilene Christian University – NCAA II Abilene, TX TBA 11/26/13 Tuesday St. Edward’s University – NCAA II Austin, TX TBA

12/06/13 Friday Bacone College # Muskogee, OK 5:30 p.m. 12/07/13 Saturday Langston University # Langston, OK 5:30 p.m. 12/14/13 Saturday Date University Dayof the of SouthwestWeek # OpponentHT 5:30 p.m. Place Time 12/28/13 Saturday Houston Baptist University Houston, TX TBA 8/26/13 Monday Maroon and Gold Match HT 6:30 p.m. 12/30/13 Monday 8/30Texas-31/13 A&M University-CorpusFri. ÐSat. ChristiTournament – NCAA at IUniversity Corpus of Christi, Mary HardinTX TBABaylor Belton, TX 01/10/14 Friday 8/30Paul/13 Quinn CollegeFriday University of MaryDallas, Hardin TX Baylor Ð NCAA5:30 III p.m. 2:30 p.m. 01/11/14 Saturday 8/30/13 University of St.Friday Thomas-Texas # East Texas BaptistHouston, University TX Ð NCAA 5:30 III p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8/31/12 Saturday Hardin Simmons University Ð NCAA III 10:00 a.m. 01/17/14 friday 8/31Texas/12 CollegeSaturday # University of TexasHT -Dallas Ð NCAA III5:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 01/18/14 Saturday 9/6 Jarvis-7/13 ChristianFri. ÐCollege Sat. # Tournament at OKHT Panhandle State University5:30 p.m. Goodwell, OK 01/21/14 Tuesday 9/6/13 Our Lady of theFriday Lake University # Mid-AmericaHT Christian University 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9/6/13 Friday University of the Southwest 3:00 p.m. 01/24/14 Friday 9/7/1Louisiana3 StateSaturday University-ShreveportSouthwestern # Shreveport, Christian UniversityLA 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 01/25/14 Saturday 9/7/13 Wiley CollegeSaturday # Oklahoma PanhandleMarshall, State University TX Ð NCAA 5:30 p.m.II 1:00 p.m. 01/31/14 friday 9/11/13bacone CollegeWednesday # Texas SouthernHT University Ð NCAA5:30 I p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 9/14/13 Saturday Our Lady of the Lake University # HT 1:00 p.m. 02/01/14 Saturday Langston University # HT 5:30 p.m. OLLU vs DCC 3:00 p.m. 02/08/14 Saturday University of the Southwest # Dallas ChristianHobbs, College NM Ð NCCAA 5:30 p.m. HT 5:00 p.m. 02/14/14 friday 9/16/13Paul Quinn CollegeMonday Prairie View A&MHT University Ð NCAA5:30 I p.m. Prairie View, TX 7:00 p.m. 02/15/14 Saturday 9/20/13 University of St.Friday Thomas-Texas # + University ofHT Texas Brownsville # 5:30 p.m. Brownsville, TX 7:00 p.m. 9/21/13 Saturday University of Texas Pan American Edinburg, TX 3:00 p.m. 02/18/14 Tuesday 9/24/13 Our Lady of theTuesday Lake # UniversitySan of Antonio, St. Thomas TX # 5:30 p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 02/21/14 Friday 9/25/13Texas CollegeWednesday # Prairie View A&MTyler, University TX Ð NCAA5:30 I p.m. HT 6:30 p.m. 02/22/14 Saturday 9/27/13 Jarvis ChristianFriday College # Oklahoma PanhandleHawkins, State University TX Ð NCAA 5:30 p.m. II HT 6:00 p.m. 10/1/13 Tuesday Howard Payne University Ð NCAA II Brownwood, TX 7:00 p.m. 02/28/14 friday 10/5/13Louisiana StateSaturday University-ShreveportDallas # Christian HT College Ð NCCAA5:30 p.m. Dallas, TX 11:00 a.m. 03/01/14 Saturday Wiley College # LangstonHT University 5:30 p.m. Dallas, TX 1:00 p.m. 10/11/13 Friday Texas College # HT 6:30 p.m. Bold = Home games # = rrAC games #+ = Homecoming game 10/12/13 Saturday University of Texas Brownsville # HT 3:00 p.m. 10/15/13 Tuesday Concordia University-Texas Ð NCAA III Austin, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/17/13 women’sThursday McMurrysoccer University Ð NCAA II Abilene, TX 7:00 p.m. 2013 10/18/13 Friday University of the Southwest # Hobbs, NM 7:00 p.m. DATE DAy Of Wk. 10/22/13 OPPONENTTuesday Our Lady of PLACEthe Lake University # TIME San Antonio, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/25/13 Friday Langston University # HT 6:30 p.m. 10/05/13 Saturday 10/26/13 University ofSaturday the Southwest # BaconeAustin, College TX # TbA HT 12:00 p.m. 10/10/13 Thursday 10/26/13 Texas CollegeSaturday # AlumniTyler, TXMatch TBA HT 3:00 p.m. 10/29/13 Tuesday University of St. Thomas # Houston, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/19/13 Saturday 11/1/13 University of Houston-victoriaFriday Jarvis ChristianAustin, TXCollege # 6:00 p.m. Hawkins, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/24/13 Thursday 11/2/13 University ofSaturday Texas-brownsville # WileyAustin, College TX # TbA Marshall, TX 11:00 a.m. 11/2/13 Saturday Texas College # Tyler, TX 4:00 p.m. 10/26/13 Saturday 11/8 Our-9/1 Lady3 of theFri. /SaLaket. University # Red River ConferenceAustin, TX Tournament TbA TBD TBD 11/02/13 Saturday 1st Round of RRAC Championships TbA TbA Bold = Home Matches # = RRAC matches 11/08 – 09/13 fri-Sat RRAC Championships TbA TbA

Bold = Home games to be played at st. Francis High school # = rrAC games Head Coach Ronnie Kaase Assistant Coach April Newcomb Recruiting Director Yessenia Pena

48 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT A DISCOVER HTl www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l2013 RAM MAGAZINE recordsthe manager. literacy. She is currently employed at HTas University at Texas inadvanced with afocus a master’s ineducation from Concordia from HTineducation. Sheearned also performance. Child’s her earned bachelor’s honorsAll-American for her 4x400relay andplay track. She run earned volleyball before receiving afour-year scholarship to was an outstanding schoolathlete high originally fromChilds, Fort Worth, Texas, Childs Alicia Championship in2011. Jaguarsher Lady to first their Class 4A State B. Johnson High since 1996.She School led team girlsthe basketball at Austin’s Lyndon Tillotson in1983.She coach of the has been scholarship and graduated from Huston- Brown received afour-year basketball BrownReneé honorees were as follows: Veracruz and Dominican the Republic. Event Texas Rangers in1972and played in baseball (MLB).He played also Baseball for the by Cleveland the Indians into Major League speaker. Ford was drafted the 11th in round professional player baseball as keynote the words of Theodore (Ted) H. Ford, Jr., retired andfriends, families were inspired by the held inApril. Thecapacity crowd of athletes, James Wilson R. Athletic Awards Banquet werefriends during recognized annual the respectivetheir areas. Noted alumni and 2013 sports yearsports with accomplishments in completedthletes and academic their SP UPDATE Specials forSpecials Gemalto. is currently employed at Software Support Computer Information Systems in2003.He school studies to aMaster earn of in Science degree.sciences He completed also graduate graduated from HTin2000with acomputer Hediscus. captured Dean’s List honors and 200-meter dash, shot put, javelin, and scored 34points 100-meter inthe dash, 1996Bigthe State Conference He meet. of points the for HT’s third place finish in Sherman single handedly scored majority the field team as a non-scholarship athlete. before enrolling and joining track and the Taylor at started HTas an assistant coach Sherman Taylor Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championships. teamthe to two consecutive Southwestern and led where coachedbaseball he also View A&MUniversity, Prairie View, Texas, master’s degree ineducation from Prairie graduated from HTin1987.He a earned University, Houston, Texas, since 2008, coach at head Robertson, Texas Southern Robertson Michael Austin area schools. and enjoys working as asubstitute teacher in retiredalso from United the States Air Force Athletics (NAIA) throws infree in1972.He Nationalthe Association of Intercollegiate from 1971to 1974;and was seventh in Team All-Conference, Big State Conference ConferenceCoast from 1970-1971;First He First earned Team, Conference, All Gulf 1975 with abachelor’s degree ineducation. Ostarticki graduated from HTinDecember John A.Ostarticki ORTS

Sherman Taylor John A. Ostarticki Alicia Childs Reneé Brown 49 athlEtiC training Thomas, Kendra Venzant, Antwinesha walter Haley Jaramillo, Jalisa larry, Katrina Vargas, amii Johnson, head athletic trainer 3rd Year: erica Cray, Janequa moore. savhanna wotring, letticia Zamora 1st Year: lakevia Castillo, Jay’dren Compton, Volunteer Assistant Coaches: James Callis, 2nd Year: Tasha Betts-mgr., Courtney erica Cray, loislyn Henderson Jonathan Clark Hendon, lydia urbina 2nd Year: Tasha Betts, Jonathan douglas. 3rd Year: Karissa garcia, debra martinez, Student Interns: Khalani diibor, Jamal ChEErlEaDEr roxanne g. rodriguez, elizabeth Valderaz mcKinney Coach patricia robinson Student Coach: monique Arce 1st Year: Charisse Berry, Asia Haney, Briana baSEball Haney, Arissa Thomas mEn’S traCk Coach alvin moore 2nd Year: Jatoria gales, michel’le mcClinton, Coach howard ware 1st Year: eric Aldava, steven elder, Tim Tanisha washington 1st Year: datrick edwards, Payton garrett, Ford, Patrick Fox, eduardo gonzales, omar 3rd Year: elise Jackson-Brown darius Johnson, Jeffrey Jones, Korey lewis, gonzales, nicholas monette, devion odums, 4th Year: Jasmin massey Chris mcConnell, lamon roberts, Brandon levi Perez, daniel san miguel, Archmedus semien, Christ Tompkins, gerald watson, Taylor, Jared Van de Hoef, sean Varner mEn’S SoCCEr Phaebian wien, Kemon wright, derius 2nd Year: Adam Chatman, Izaiah guerrero, interim Coach marco gutierrez Yarbrough, Kohla Ybarra derrick sampel 1st Year: Justis Anoruo, Civicus Barsi-giah, 3rd Year: ross Kelley 3rd Year: Peter Castillo, Preston Castillo. luis Cadiz, marcos escobar, Adrian Jasso, 4th Year: darius Butler 4th Year: Bryan Castillo, Christopher Cruz, darwin rios, Jose rodriguez, luis segura Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Clarence Vincente rodriguez 2nd Year: Clay Kirk, reynaldo lopez, Juan Johnson, ronald owens, marcia ware Assistant Coach: Jimmy naumann maya, Jeminson mejia Volunteer Assistant Coaches: l.e. Ferguson; 3rd Year: elias Barahona, otis garlo, marcos womEn’S traCk Ted Ford, Jr.; Howard limuel, IV; Jimmy sanchez Coach howard ware naumann; Jamal mcKinney 4th Year: oumar djiba, walter madrid, oscar 1st Year: Zakeria Chism, Candace dotson, ortez, Cesar silva morghan Jones, sara mackey, onyeoma mEn’S baSkEtball Volunteer Assistant Coach: Josh reyes okerke, Brittany Perales Coach Elwood plummer 2nd Year: simone sawyer, montranique 1st Year: Christopher edwards, Jonathan womEn’S SoCCEr smith, ravoshia whaley, Alexa wright douglas, Tyrice Hill, demetrius smith Coach andy tunnicliffe Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Clarence 2nd Year: Fidelis Ifeanyi Ariguzo, marquis 1st Year: Angelica erazo, Bessy lopez, natalie Johnson, ronald owens, marcia ware Brown, Anthony Carroll, ronzelle Fort, manteca marquavius James, Justin King, Calvin 2nd Year: savannah Albiar, megan medrano, vollEyball mcghee, Jamal scantlebury Xihomara rodriguez, Chelsea santos, April Coach ronnie kaase 3rd Year: Patrick Bosqueto, Cameron morgan Taylor 1st Year: sha’nice Baldwin, Brittany Volunteer Assistant Coaches: Kendall 3rd Year: sarah lindell, mely lopez, Alba Chopane, Kaliaha Harrell, Helen Julian, ducree, shirleta Plummer mendoza, Victoria reyes, Helen rios, Courtney raveen robinson, Alissa smith, Keara stiles, Managers: Brenda wanjeri, Crystal randolph; wilcut Tayla Terry loislyn Henderson; mahogany Berry 4th Year: Pamela Carias 2nd Year: Cynthia Allen, Tasha Betts-mgr., Volunteer Assistant Coaches: mike lally, nicole Cowan, Amber green, olivia sanchez, womEn’S baSkEtball Brent winning mariah wooten Coach maurice Callis 3rd Year: Audrey Bartee, Faron Bradley, 1st Year: Ariel Callis, danielle Franklin, Imani Softball Priscilla Craig, stephanie Kincheon simpson Coach Samantha gonzalez 4th Year: Chantelia washington. 2nd Year: shaudae Bell, Hillary morris, 1st Year: emmili Aguero, savannah Albiar, Assistant/JV Coach: April newcomb mariah silva, laKesha Taylor, shaniqua michelle Arce, lariena Battise, Alexis garza, Volunteer Assistant Coach: Yessenia Pena

50 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT SPECIAL AWARD 2012-2013WINNERS mEn’S baSkEtball womEn’S baSkEtball ronzelle fort Erica Cray Honorable mention All-Conference rrAC second Team All-Conference rrAC All-Conference Champions of Character rrAC kendra venzant tyrice hill Honorable mention All-Conference rrAC Honorable mention All-Conference rrAC Demetrius Smith womEn’S SoCCEr First Team All-Conference rrAC pamela Carias nAIA-daktronics Academic scholar Athlete Team mEn’S SoCCEr oumar Djiba womEn’S traCk anD fiElD defensive Player of the Year rrAC morghan Jones marcos Escobar 100 meter Hurdles Champions rrAC, All-Conference rrAC second Team All-Conference rrAC Sara mackey otis garlo 100 meter All-Conference rrAC second Team All-Conference rrAC Simone Sawyer Juan maya discus Throw Champion rrAC, All-Conference rrAC second Team All-Conference rrAC shot Put All-Conference rrAC Jeminson mejia montranique Smith First Team All-Conference rrAC 400 meter Hurdles Champion rrAC, All-Conference rrAC marcos Sanchez* High Jump Champion rrAC, All-Conference rrAC First Team All-Conference rrAC ravoshia whaley Cesar Silva* 400 meter All-Conference rrAC First Team All-Conference rrAC 800 meter All-Conference rrAC alexa wright mEn’S traCk anD fiElD discus Throw All-Conference rrAC Datrick Edwards discus Throw All-Conference rrAC vollEyball Javelin All-Conference rrAC faron bradley shot Put All-Conference rrAC All-Conference Honorable Team rrAC payton garrett nAIA-daktronics Academic scholar Athlete Team 400 meter Champion rrAC, All-Conference rrAC brittany Chopane 800 meter All-Conference rrAC All-Conference Champions of Character rrAC Jeffrey Jones amber green* discus Throw All-Conference rrAC All-Conference Champions of Character Team rrAC phaebian wien Chantelia washington shot Put All-Conference rrAC All-Conference Honorable mention rrAC

red river Athletic Conference (rrAC) *repeat award winner

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 51 Track Coach Invited Coach Plummer to Join Mission Team Journeys to Japan To oward Ware, men’s and women’s track and field coach, was invited to participate Mentor Members of the Has a Texas Legend at the 2013 Heisman Tour held in Austin in April. He was also invited to join the Athletes in Action Track and Field coaching team that travels to U.S. Military eight countries, sharing coaching expertise and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Ware has 44 lwood O. Plummer, Men’s Basketball Coach, years experience in coaching, working with the Austin Striders, an organization that he Etraveled to Yukoto Air Force Base near Tokyo, founded, and Huston-Tillotson University track teams. Japan, in April, at the invitation of the United States Defense Department. As part of a team of ambassadors to help with Educational Career CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER Week, Plummer shared his basketball expertise as a student athlete and coach, and information about NOMINEES 2012-2013 the history and opportunities of Huston-Tillotson Peter Castillo, Archmedus Taylor - Baseball University.

Chris Edwards, Fidelis Ifeanyi Ariguzo - Men’s Basketball The coach called the trip “a once in a lifetime Darius Butler, Chris McConnell - Men’s Track opportunity to serve my country, and at the same time advance and promote the goals, ideals and Civicus Barsi-Giah, Otis Garlo - Men’s Soccer interests” of HT. Lakesha Taylor, Erica Cray - Women’s Basketball Victoria Reyes, Chelsea Santos - Women’s Soccer Softball Team Advances Courtney Hendon, Lydia Urbina - Softball to RRAC Tournament Brittany Chopane, Amber Green – Volleyball he softball team closed the 2012-2013 season Tby advancing in the Red River Athletic Conference tournament held in May in Farmer’s Branch, Texas. The Rams opened the tournament with wins over Bacone College and Southwest Assemblies of God before losing to Texas Wesleyan University. Coach Samantha Gonzalez launched the University’s softball program in 2009.

All Team Sports Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness olleyball team members traded their HT Vjerseys for pink ones during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The efforts were close to team members in support of player Nicole Cowan, a junior from Yoakum, Texas, who lost her mother to breast cancer. Fidelis Ifeanya Ariguzo and Lakesha Taylor (pictured) won the Champions of Character 2012-2013 Award.

52 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Intercollegiate Cray and Fort Honored by the Athletic Program City of Austin Earns Champions of asketball players Erica Cray (pictured left) and Ronzelle Fort were recognized for Character Honor Btheir academic and athletic accomplishments during a City of Austin Texas Relays reception. The 2013 Texas Relays Celebration, sponsored by the University of Texas at ational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Austin Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, the City of Austin, and Mayor (NAIA) officials announced that Huston- Pro Tem Sheryl Cole (pictured right), was held the week of the Clyde Littlefield Texas N Relays to welcome thousands of track and field athletes and their families to Austin, as Tillotson University’s Intercollegiate Athletic well as honor collegiate students who excelled both on and off the field. program earned the 2011-2012 NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award. Cray graduated in May with a degree in kinesiology. She played in 84 games, scored 813 points, had 343 rebounds, 292 assists, 176 steals, and 20 blocked shots. She ranked 17th in The Champions of Character award places the NAIA Division I in total assists. She also completed a Physical Education EC-12 Teaching University among an elite group of institutions Certification. that demonstrate the five-core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant Fort, originally from Chicago, Illinois, is a junior computer information systems major. On the court, he averaged 14 points per game while shooting 50.5 % field goals with 22.5% leadership within their programs. HT athletes within the 3-point range. His academic accomplishments earned him a spot in The Mickey participate in baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, Leland Environmental Internship Program. and track and field for men and women. Annually, members of the sports teams engage in mentoring programs and community service while maintaining their sports regimen and academic goals.

Fidelis Ifeanyi Ariguzo and Lakesha Taylor won the Champions of Character 2012-2013 Award.

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 53 Remembering Jackie Robinson and the Methodist Church By Rev. Gilbert Caldwell

he author is from Asbury Park, New would now describe as “gang culture.” But, what it was like to be racial pioneers in our TJersey, and was in Austin for a speaking while engaging in the sometimes less-than- denomination. engagement at Anderson High School. He positive activities of teenage boys, a young, stopped by HT to share his recollection with black Methodist minister, Rev. Karl Downs, “Back in the day” (as some say), there were Dr. Sumler-Edmond’s African-American got to know Jackie and encouraged him to also white persons who were willing to history class. He is a retired United Methodist become involved in the youth activities of publicly support racial integration in the elder of the Rocky Mountain Conference. He the church he pastored. Their relationship church, who were much like Branch Rickey, talked about his involvement in the Selma to continued during Robinson’s high school the Methodist layman who enabled Jackie Montgomery March and other Civil Rights and college years. Rev. Downs performed the Movement events. Caldwell, age 79, graduated marriage ceremony of Jackie Robinson and from Anderson in 1951 and spent a year a Rachel Isum and was a friend and counselor Samuel Huston College. This piece about Jackie to them until Downs’ death. Robinson is shared with his permission. When Karl Downs became the president I first saw Jackie Robinson play in Dallas, of Samuel Huston College at the age of Texas, when my father was pastor of St. 30, he invited Jackie to become director of Paul Methodist Church (1944-49). I do not athletics and the basketball coach at the remember the exact year, but I do remember college. He was there from 1944-45; then that day when my father and I saw Robinson received an offer to play with the Kansas play. Nor do I remember whether the seating City Monarchs of the Negro Baseball League. in the stadium was racially segregated. But, While Robinson was with the Monarchs, I do remember how excited those of us who Brooklyn Dodgers’ manager Branch Rickey, a were black were as he began the process of Methodist layman, recruited him after a stint breaking the racial barrier of Major League with their Montreal minor league team. Baseball. In his April 12 New York Times review of My father, Rev. G. Haven Caldwell and our “42”, film critic A. O. Scott writes: “To be family had come to Dallas in 1944 from accepted as human, as equal to whites, the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he black pioneers of the era (Robinson) had had been pastor of another St. Paul Methodist to rise above all kinds of ordinary human Church, also in the Central Jurisdiction. But temptations—to fight back, to show anger or Robinson to break Major League Baseball’s this was not the first time he had been in fear—and become flawless exemplars of their “color bar.” The Methodist/United Methodist Texas. He was a professor at Samuel Huston race.” Church in its racial journey has been blessed College (now Huston-Tillotson University) because it has had and has, black, white, in Austin, Texas, from 1923-25. Most United My hope is that the film about Jackie brown, Asian and Native American persons Methodists are unaware of the fact that Jackie Robinson, “42” (the number on his uniform), who in their racial attitudes and actions, are Robinson once was a basketball coach at will encourage United Methodists in Texas “exemplars of their race,” the human race. Samuel Huston College. and elsewhere to remember our Methodist/ Thanks be to God! United Methodist Church racial history. As a teen-ager in Pasadena, California, Those of us who are African American The article is shared with his permission. Robinson had become involved in what we remember, that like Jackie Robinson, we knew

54 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Robinson as a student at UCLA, with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and during his marriage ceremony.

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 55 Resolution Honoring Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson

uston-Tillotson University joins Major League Baseball and the rest of America to celebrate HApril 15, 2013, as Jackie Robinson Day, commending Mr. Robinson on his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, athletic achievements, and his lasting impact on the world and HT.

Whereas, Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia, but was raised in Pasa- dena, California, before becoming known as Jackie Robinson.

Whereas, Jackie Robinson first attended Pasadena Junior College before he received scholarships to play football, basketball, baseball, and track for The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).

Whereas, From 1942 to 1944 Jackie Robinson served as a second lieutenant in the United States army, stationed in Fort Hood, Texas, and where he was honorably discharged in 1944 after refusing to move to the back of the military bus.

Whereas, Jackie Robinson relocated to Austin, Texas, where he served at Samuel Huston College (now Huston-Tillotson University) as a physical education instructor and coach of the men’s basketball team—A team that went undefeated under Robinson’s leadership.

Whereas, The President of Samuel Huston College, Dr. Karl Downs, was the officiant at the Jackie Robin- son wedding to the former Rachel Annetta Isum.

Whereas, In 1970 Jackie Robinson served on the then Huston-Tillotson College Board of Trustees where he signed the restated Articles of Incorporation.

Whereas, In 1945 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball by signing with the Brooklyn Dodg- ers’ farm team, The Montreal Royals, making Robinson the first African-American to play Major League Baseball.

Whereas, in 1947 Jackie Robinson earned Rookie of the Year honors for the National League, won six World Series titles, and earned many major league records while playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Therefore, be it resolved, that Huston-Tillotson University joins the nation and the world in celebrating the monumental contributions Jackie Robinson made. Jackie Robinson’s life’s works honor the University family and the Texas community. We offer our sincere gratitude to Jackie Robinson and his family during the recognition and celebration.

Signed on this day, April 15, 2013

Larry L. Earvin, Ph.D. President and CEO

56 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT By Terry S. Smith Baseball Team Home Field Holds Significant History

oday, the Huston-Tillotson University of Education for Negroes of the Methodist Tbaseball team plays its home games on Episcopal Church in executing deed to the a field in East Austin that was in its earlier hereinafter described property to the Board existence referred to as the College Athletic of Trustees of the Austin Public Free Schools Park. This article documents some of the and in consideration of $10,000.00 cash paid… history of the park now known as Downs Volume 605 page 526.” Field, located at 2812 12th Street, near the railroad tracks and on the banks of the flood This Samuel Huston College Athletic Park prone Boggy Creek. There has been a recent was described as “8.37 acres out of Outlot 30, move by individuals within the City hierarchy Division “B.” An additional 1.54 acres was to secure an Austin Historical Marker for deeded to the Board of Trustees of the Austin Downs Field to honor this longstanding “field Public Free Schools on March 3, 1941, by Mrs. of dreams.” Ella May Westling.

Records of the Samuel Huston College Board The Samuel Huston College Athletic Park was of Trustees special meeting beginning at 5:30 later named Downs Field in memory of Dr. p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1938, show that Karl Everett Downs who served as President of the following discussion and actions were Samuel Huston College from 1943 to 1948. approved: 1. “… discuss the selling of the College The April 10, 1949, minutes of the Athletic Park to the Austin Public School deliberations of the City Council, City of Board with the probability of the college Austin, describe the April 10, 1949, “… using the park for its future athletics, dedicatory of Downs Field baseball field for gratis.” Negroes is located at the end of East 12th 2. “… that a committee be appointed to and Springdale Road, has an area of 572 feet negotiate with the Austin Public School by 480 feet, is enclosed, and a permanent Board relative to the sale.” seating capacity of 600. Members of the City 3. “… the above committee was given plenary Council along with representatives of the power to act for the Trustee Board, the Samuel Huston College and members of the final sale papers to be signed by all Charter Recreation Department acted as hosts for Trustees of Samuel Huston College.” the occasion. The field is named for the late 4. “… that the proceeds of the sale of President of Samuel Huston College. After the Athletic Park be used only for the the dedication ceremony, a game was played Expansion Program of the college.” between the Austin Black Pioneers, and the 5. “… By common consent the committee Waco Tigers. Approximately 400 persons was ordered to begin negotiations with witnessed the activities.” the Public School Board at the office of Superintendent A.N. McCallum Dec. 22, Downs Field has served the needs of Austin citizen of African heritage from its 1938 at 11:00 a.m. The University continues its activities on construction through today. Documents Downs Field under the direction of Alvin Travis County records show that a deed of show that in 1949 approximately 20,045 Moore, who has served as the HT baseball sale was executed Jan. 13, 1939, wherein “That participants and 8,318 spectators were in coach since Aug. 1981. In 2009 the University Samuel Huston College, a corporation duly attendance at various events. Noted athletes signed an agreement with Austin Parks and organized under the laws of the State of Texas, such as Cool Papa Bell, Willie Wells, Satchel Recreation that stipulates HT’s continued use acting herein by and through its President, Dr. Page, and hundreds of Negro League players of the field “… for a five (5) year period from S.E. Grannum, hereunto duly authorized by a used the venue. Additionally, the baseball the date of execution, renewable for three (3) resolution of the Board of Trustees of Samuel teams for Samuel Huston College and it additional five (5) year periods upon consent Huston College, hereto attached and marked its successor institution, Huston-Tillotson of both parties.” ‘Exhibit A’ for identification, for the purpose University created many memorable moments of concurring in the conveyance of the on the field. hereinafter described property by The Board

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 57 ALUMNI NEWS

Greetings from the Alumni Affairs Director

his has been another extraordinary year for our alma mater. HT Tcontinues to be at the cutting edge in academic accomplishments and our alumni are persistently making outstanding contributions to our communities. It is an honor to have the opportunity to tell our story to anyone who wants to “Discover HT.”

As we strive to meet the 21st century challenges of providing an outstanding education for the next generation of graduates, I invite you to consider making a generous gift to the University. Our Planned Giving and Matching Gift Programs offer a variety of options that will benefit everyone today and in the future.

I will be reaching out to you even more for your ideas and involvement. Our alumni personify the HT legacy. Your voices are valuable and our stories are priceless.

Best wishes,

La Juana R. Napier Director of Alumni Affairs Class of 2007 512.505.3074 p 512.505.3196 f [email protected]

58 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT Words from the International Alumni Association President develop a chapter, and become strong for our to become an active and financial member of University. your local or international chapter. I am asking you to add Huston-Tillotson University to The road has been long, but our your list of giving. Although we accomplished accomplishments were many. I would like to many things, we look forward to even greater convey my deepest and sincere thanks and accomplishments during the upcoming year. appreciation to the executive board, chapter presidents, committee members, volunteers, In the upcoming year, we will have the young alumni, and fellow alumni for your opportunity to implement many new ideas and strong support, efforts, hard work, time, and build upon the success of the past. We will talents. continue to look for innovative ways to build on and increase our support and contributions Let’s try to do our part this next year to give to the University. HTIAA Greetings: more to ensure that our University never faces what many other historically black colleges and Continuous effort is the key to unlocking n behalf of the international body, I universities (HBCU) have faced in the past. our potential. I am honored and count it a privilege to serve as your president. Thank would like to congratulate the recent Many alumni say that they don’t have a lot of O you, again, for giving your valuable time, alumni inducted into the Huston-Tillotson money to give to the University, thus they don’t your never-ending service, and your generous International Alumni Association. You, as all give any amount. What about giving back to contributions. It is up to us as alumni, ex- graduates, ex-students, and some friends, are the community that nourished you and helped students, and friends to set an example to the now officially members. We welcome you to you to grow into a productive citizen? What world that we believe our institution is worth our ranks. about honoring those who came before you supporting. If we don’t, why should anyone and helped to keep the doors of the University You reached one of your challenges: To become else? alumni of our University. However, the next open, so that we might have an opportunity for challenge is not to forget to become an active an education? In Union, Strength! member of the local chapter in your area. I am asking all alumni, ex-students, and friends Dr. Thomas O. McDowell If there is not a local chapter in your area, to submit data to the Director of Alumni International Alumni President take the challenge, reach out to the alumni, Affairs’ Office. I hope to reach out to all alumni Tennis Star Hatchett kyle Earned a Place in History ast yearbooks and historical documents States Open tournaments in 1957 and 1958. Pdraw attention to the accomplishments Navasota, Texas, is where Kyle got her start of scholars who attended Samuel Huston and Tillotson Colleges. The rivalry between the and was introduced to tennis. A local coach two institutions was fierce, whether competing and teacher constructed a tennis court for in academic, music, or sports competitions. students across the street from Navasota The competitors were not rising stars; they Colored High School where Kyle was enrolled. were stars and none as noted as tennis player She was the 1938 class president, excelled Celestine Hatchett Kyle. The current HT academically, and was drawn to the game of tennis court sees occasional play from students tennis. Her abilities on the court earned her enrolled in kinesiology individual sports entry into the Class 3-AAA tennis singles Kyle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from courses. Back in the day, the local tennis competition where she captured titles during Tillotson and a Master of Arts degree from court was visibly worn thanks to Kyle, who her sophomore through senior years and won Prairie View A&M University. She taught at blazed a trail of firsts long before tennis greats the Doubles Championship each year she Dunbar High School and retired from the Venus and Serena Williams and before African competed with her partner Alice Marie Jones. Lubbock Independent School District after a Americans even showed an interest in the sport. Her tennis play gained the attention of the 32-year career. Tillotson College coach, which was a blessing Kyle’s passion for tennis predated Althea since her parents were unable to finance her Kyle recalls the names of the professors who Gibson, the first African American female to college education. She received a full tennis impacted her life— Mrs. Upshaw, Mrs. Mary win a Grand Slam title when she captured the scholarship and started a reign of victories Roberts, and tennis coach and college treasurer French Open title in 1956. Gibson also won in the southwest that ultimately matched her Mr. Arthur Royster. She reminisced about her the Wimbledon Championship and United against Gibson. She also excelled in basketball love for the campus and the many walks to Beard as a member of the Tillotson team. Hall. “Everybody looked out for each other.”

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 59 The Bond of a College HT Student Friendship Now 50 Years Strong Edna Oddessa he college experience creates life-long friendships that usually begin with a roommate Tassignment or a class schedule that is similar. For 1961 graduates Emma Henderson Humphries McPherson and Kathryn Strickland Page, a bond was established because they were both chemistry majors in many of the same classes. One lived a few doors from the other in Becomes the the residence halls. However, they connected and have been close friends for more than 50 years. They have shared the joys of life such as birthdays, weddings, and graduations, First UT African as well as the trials such as the loss of loved ones. For the most part, life has been good. McPherson established a career until her retirement from the United States Geological American Graduate Survey. Her studies and investigations continue to be listed with the agency. She has been married to her husband, Clifford, also a graduate of Huston-Tillotson, for 30 years. Page he first African American to receive a enjoyed a career in the medical field. Her husband graduated from the University of Texas Tbachelor’s degree from the University of and established his career in engineering before passing in 2012. The four enjoyed many Texas at Austin is Edna Oddessa Humphries who gatherings and travelled around the world together. attended Huston-Tillotson. The information was researched for inclusion in an article titled, “The Retirement means lots of time with grandchildren and family, including the HT family. In addition, McPherson takes every opportunity she can to visit her mother who is 92-years First Black Graduates of the Nation’s 50 Flagship old and lives in East Texas. McPherson and Page make it a point to attend annual HT State Universities” by Robert Bruce Slater as reunions where they can talk and laugh about how it used to be at HT. Vesper service was listed in The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. mandatory even though they tried to skip the weekly ritual by hiding in the closet. Shorts Humphries began matriculating at HT in 1956 and pants were not part of the permissible attire for women, and it goes on and on. They before transferring to UT to complete her Bachelor are passionate about their alma mater. They consider themselves examples of supportive of Science degree in 1958 in education. She later alumni. Page has served on the HT Board of Trustees for the past few years to ensure that “HT is here for future generations.” Page established an endowed scholarship for the “sons enrolled at Wichita State University, Wichita, and daughters,” as in the words of the HT Alma Mater, to come and experience what she Kansas, to earn a master’s degree in administration experienced. “We are the example” of giving back, they both agreed. and supervision.

60 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT 2013-2015 International Alumni Association Officers:

President - Thomas O. McDowell, ’82 Treasurer - Gaynell Carrington-Brown, ’94 SAN ANTONIO 13113 Rochester Lane P. O. Box 841162 Irene Thompson, ’54 Austin, TX 78753 Pearland, Texas 77584 [email protected] 512.990.2809 713.825.1548 210.653.4101 [email protected] [email protected] HOUSTON President Elect - Louie Carrington, ’71 Historian - Andrea Mosie, ’75 Sheryl Jefferson, ’78 3903 Wichita St. 4939 Lingonberry Street [email protected] Houston, TX 77004 Houston, TX 77033 [email protected] 713.529.7785 713.738.0631 979.248.6441 [email protected] [email protected] Class of 1975 LOS ANGELES Vice President - Angela Fazarro ’90 James Ellis, ’77 326 Regal Dr. Sergeant-at-Arms - Carolyn Thompson ’81 [email protected] Allen, TX 75002 7203 Oakwood Glen Blvd., #905 310.948.7627 936.689.7696 Spring, TX 77379 [email protected] 832.396.6096 BAY AREA [email protected] Helen Harris, ’53 Recording Secretary - Jennifer Jones, ’71 510.961.9488 16531 Lonesome Quail Drive Alumni Board of Trustees Representative - Missouri City, TX 77489 kathryn S. Page, ‘61 LUBBOCk 713.419.6636 5116 Woodsboro Lane Homer Norville, ’50 [email protected] Dallas, TX 75241 214.642.2873 214.376.0835 SEGUIN Assistant Secretary - Valerie Haywood, ’74 [email protected] Clarence Little, ’53 2910 Overland Trail [email protected] Dickinson, Texas 77539 Immediate Past President - John D. Mays, ’72 830.379.5609 512.497.6658 12410 Garrod Lee Cove [email protected] Austin, TX 78724 BALTIMORE/DC METRO AREA 214.755.0962 Vacant Corresponding Secretary - China O’Bryant, ’99 [email protected] [email protected] P. O. Box 841162 ChAPTERS Pearland, Texas 77584 FORT WORTH 281.706.7636 Bevelia Curley, ’63 [email protected] AUSTIN [email protected] Alta Alexander, ’05 817.723.6033 Financial Secretary - Tracee M. Fletcher, ’96 [email protected] P. O. Box 841162 512.825.6622 WACO Pearland, Texas 77584 Coque Gibson ’71 713.202.9322 DALLAS [email protected] [email protected] Berna Dean Steptoe, ’76 254.722.1274 [email protected] 972.274.9926 GOLDEN TRIANGLE Bobbie Granger ’61 [email protected] 409.828.0375

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 61 Austinite Irene E. Hill Thompson Proud of Her Family’s HT Roots ast Austin is full of history and no one Thanks to the efforts of The United Methodist her mother to the voting polls. The college Eknows that history better than 90-year Church and the United Church of Christ and experience provided lasting memories in old Irene E. Hill Thompson. Not only can the creation of Tillotson and Samuel Huston addition to launching her career. Thompson talk about the past, she can back colleges, the dream of a bachelor’s degree it up with her collection of articles and was a reality. In addition, the college choices Thompson is enjoying life and her charity photographs. A visit to her home on a hot made Austin the destination for many who work with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. summer day was met with finger sandwiches, came from small, rural towns no longer in She retired from the Austin Independent apple cider, dessert, and jazz music— existence. After African Americans received School District after 34 years of service as an featuring Lena Horne, Nancy Wilson, and their education, they settled in the area. administrative secretary and an attendance other greats—playing in the background. Thompson enrolled at Tillotson College, officer. Serving as the first female attendance That is just how company is greeted when which was an all female institution at the officer was tough but nothing that she could entering the Thompson home. Family time, at age 15. Samuel Huston College was not handle. pictures line the walls, with each one carrying the choice for males. Three generations of its own story. The photograph of her mother Hills have attended what is now Huston- As the afternoon turned to evening, and and father are special as she begins the walk Tillotson University. Her brother James Hill it was time to turn off the apple cider’s down memory lane. Her parents lived on was an active member of the HT Board of slow seep, close photo albums, and place Austin’s Washington Avenue where she was Trustees before passing in 2012. Thompson scrapbooks back in their proper places. The born. Neighborhoods were an extension was protected from racism, but she chose to hours of reminiscing were over and it was of the family and securing a better life was participate in sit ins. Thompson realized at time to depart. “You know, my nephew, a priority. Thompson remembers how the an early age that politics drive change. She Derek, just graduated from HT.” Goodbye African American community protected has souvenirs and pins from Democratic moved from the kitchen to the den, to the young people from racism. Conventions and recalls when Former hallway, and finally to the car. As we reflected President Lyndon B. Johnson visited the upon the experience, we knew one thing for HT campus. She remembers accompanying sure, we would return again and again.

62 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT 63 CLASS NOTES

ClASS OF 1944 achievements and milestones as an Herb kimbrell Dr. Wilhelmina educator, elected official, and public recently retired Perry received servant. after 32 years the 2012-2013 with the Houston Outstanding Alumni ClASS OF 1971 Fire Department. of the Year Award Delphia york Ridley was married and Kimbrell worked presented by also moved to the next phase of her his way up UNCF. Her portrait career journey by taking a position the ranks from hangs on the Wall as Government Associate Director of firefighter to of Fame at the External Affairs at the Smithsonian’s spending his last UNCF New York National African American Museum of years of service City he adquarters. History in Washington, D.C. working in the community promoting and recruiting for HFD. ClASS OF 1948 Shelly Ross, III is an attorney at Shelly Coleta byrd announced her retirement Ross, III & Associates PC in Houston. ClASS OF 1978 as an educator with the Seguin Sheryl Jefferson Independent School District. ClASS OF 1973 serves as President Ernest Smallwood, of the Houston ClASS OF 1962 Jr. recently Alumni Chapter Lynn Ray Ellison, Ed.D. released 32 Years and is pursuing was a four year letterman of Non-Disclosure a doctorate in in both track and baseball on Adoption: educational at Huston-Tilloston A Shocking leadership at College from 1958 to Revelation. The Prairie View 1962. After leaving HT, book speaks to A&M University. Ellison had a career in public and college Smallwood’s life and revelation at age 32 She provided education that spanned nearly 40 years. that he was adopted. He is retired after insight into her career path during He was the first African American elected enjoying careers as a Financial Analyst HT’s career presentation held during in Texas City, Texas, as a Commissioner for Dun & Bradstreet, Human Resource homecoming weekend. where he served from 1978 to 2000. Generalist for E-Systems, former Chief He was also one of the first in 1997 to Justice of the 5th Court of Appeals, and ClASS OF 1988 hold a County of Galveston executive President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick D. Love position. As an activist, he organized of Smallwood Keller & Lewis Inc., a is employed as a group of former students who had diversity recruiting firm for attorneys. the Deputy Chief attended black schools in Texas that in the Office closed due to desegregation to petition ClASS OF 1976 of Emergency the 80th Texas Legislature for recognition Mike box, an Preparedness (OEP) on the bases of their achievements and economics major, of the Department legacy. In March 2009, House Bill 200 began his career of Justice in was passed by the Texas Legislature. as an agent right Washington, D.C. A Texas historical marker was erected out of college. He and dedicated in front of the George continued to evolve Washington Carver Historical and and expand his ClASS OF 1989 Cultural Museum in Austin, Texas, citing Austin business, Clinton Ingram, based the schools’ place in Texas History. Mike Box Insurance in San Antonio, is an Agency, with integrity and with a Employee Relations On May 11, 2013, Ellison was honored commitment to customer service. He Advisor for Financial by his community for his many retired this year. Foundations Cell.

64 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT ClASS OF 1991 Ursurla Anderson Marlene Rodriguez victor Nivens has been employed Williams completed a with H-E-B for the past 20 years. He is completed master’s degree currently in the position as Director of master’s degrees in social work Human Resources based in San Antonio. in city regional from Texas State planning and University. ClASS OF 1993 transportation Stephanie Edwards has released her planning. She third novel, A Mother’s Love. Writing is currently ClASS OF 2005 under the pen name, Sophie Jones, she the Program Dimpho A. Gaobepe was appointed is known for her Neo Metro Romance Coordinator for Senior Director for Corporate novels, stories for those who love and Maritime Transportation Management Governance and Communication in live on the go. Her novels, Twisted Lies, and Security Program at Texas Southern order to support the members of the Twisted Lies 2: The Lies Untwisted and University (TSU) in Houston, Texas. legislature to perform their oversight A Mother’s Love are rooted in her very and lawmaking roles in South Africa’s own experiences and the experiences of ClASS OF 1999 Northwest Provincial Legislature from those who have impacted her life. katrina bailey is an 2007 to 2009. He was also appointed Assistant Principal the Deputy Chairperson of Invest ClASS OF 1994 with the Round Rock Northwest an investment promotion Christopher Independent School agency. “I am still part of the (HT) Salone was District. school…and HT is the best university. appointed The education one receives at HT is Associate internationally recognized.” University Bursar ClASS OF 2000 for the Office of Nathaniel Thaganyane is currently ClASS OF 2006 Student Accounts the Manager in the Office of the Chief kevin Callahan graduated with honors at American Whip of the African National Congress to earn the Master of Arts in government University in Washington, D.C. He in the North West Provincial Legislature at Texas Woman’s University. “I previously served as the Bursar/Director in the Republic of South Africa. He completed my program in one calendar of Student Account Services at the is married, the father of two children, year, three full semesters, which is Maryland Institute College of the Arts in and is pursuing a master’s degree in unusual and may actually be unrivaled Baltimore, Maryland. governance and political transformation according to my department chair. from the University of the Free State in Thank you (HT faculty) for adequately Larry Whiteside the Republic. preparing me for graduate studies.” has been named Callahan returned to Japan to teach, Chief Information ClASS OF 2003 where he lived after graduating from HT. Security Officer belinda Mays is a He plans to pursue a doctorate degree. (CISO) and Director Senior Application of Enterprise Analyst at Lockheed ClASS OF 2007 Information Martin Aeronautics in André Price is a Technology the Dallas/Ft Worth Project Manager at Security, Risk Area. She rendered Texas Commission and Compliance at Spectrum Health the tribute to the Class on Environmental Systems, a Grand Rapids, Michigan, of 1963 at the 2013 Quality (TCEQ) based nonprofit dedicated to improving Commencement Convocation. She is in Austin. He the health of families and individuals. married to alumnus Anthony Mays and was accepted He was formerly CISO at Visiting Nurse they have a daughter. She is also a into Texas State Service of New York. motivational speaker. University and will begin work on a master’s degree in public administration. ClASS OF 2004 ClASS OF 1995 ka’Stacieon L. Alex Rancier is Attorney Sharon Moses-burnside Clark followed his completing his released Empty Arms, A Woman’s writing, music, and studies at the Journal as a diary designed to assist the singing passion to University of Texas writer with thoughts and feelings in a release a CD titled, at Austin College of way that helps one to move forward and “Love at First Sight”. Pharmacy. out of the abyss of pain. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas. Continued on page 66

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 65 Chris Tolbert in August 2013. He was prompted to proprietary applications and software. established his own attend law school by the Chief Executive She also started her own technical law firm, The Chris Officer (CEO) of his employer, Skyline consulting company. Tolbert Law Firm, in ULTD, a government contractor, with Waco, Texas. He was offices in Round Rock and Washington, ClASS OF 2010 formerly an Assistant D.C. Chapman will remain with the Meghan C. Public Defender at the company as a consultant before McDonald obtained New Mexico Public becoming general counsel upon her Master of Arts Defenders Office. obtaining his law degree. degree in sociology from the University of ClASS OF 2009 korbi Orr is Wisconsin, Milwaukee. James Ellis, Los Angeles Alumni employed as a Chapter president, will participate in Technical Mobility the Southern California Golf-A-Thon Trainer (oil and ClASS OF 2011 Invitational to play 100 holes of golf gas) at Addison Tanisha Coppage was crowned Miss in one day. Ellis also spearheads Group, one of the Round Rock Plus America 2013 and the Chapter’s HT golf scholarship nation’s largest earned a delegate position for the Texas tournament. energy services Plus America Pageant. companies. She Ross Chapman will begin his first year travels domestically and abroad, at Appalachian School of Law (ASL) providing extensive training on multiple

Compiled by Ashley N. Smith Holland Moore- LaCour, ’07, married her best friend Alex Rancier, ’07, on June Marcellus Crayton, The former brittney 2, 2012 ’00, and the former ford, ’08, married Ebone Ward eloped Maurice MiShaw on The wedding bells rang on a beautiful. March 9, 2013. on May 19, 2012, for kia Lafall, ’06, and Accounting major Anthony butler, ’09, as Marquesa Chatman, Maisha, ’09, married they joined hands for ’05, joined hands in holy Ugochukwu kingsley the first time as Mr. and matrimony with Grant Anenye May 19, 2013. Mrs. Butler. James on a gorgeous spring afternoon on The former Miss March 3, 2013. Alumna Tiffany Wright, Huston-Tillotson ‘02 and Ricardo D. University Gail Maduro, victory Orland Wells, Jr. exchanged ’09, married Russell Whitney, ’11, criminal wedding vows in Austin Johnson, ’12, business justice major not only in July 2012. administration major in made a commitment August 10, 2009. to serve his county but made the ultimate LaTavia Pennick, ’09, and Divina Ormsby, ’07 and commitment to kiara Rafeal ,’11, jumped Richard Northcote, Sada Whitney in 2012. Williams the royal blue broom ’08, joined in matrimony October 1, 2011. in Dec. 2011.

66 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT OBITUARIES

sychology adjunct professor and former as vice president for community and school Scholarship fund is available for sophomore PVice President of Student Affairs, Dr. relations from 2000-07. He received many and above HT music majors Clarence Bibby departed this life on Aug. 30, awards and special recognition throughout 2012. Bibby, originally from Atlantic City, his career, including the Austin Area Urban Joyce E. Adejumo, New Jersey, relocated to the Austin area in League/Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award, the owner of Mitchie’s 1988 to obtain his doctorate in educational Ex-Students’ Association Legacy Award, and Gallery, who was psychology from The University of Texas. He a commendation for his long and dedicated responsible for served in positions with the City of Austin service as a member of the Texas state agency most of the framed and as HT’s Director of the Upward Bound coordinating committee. He was a founding artwork that Program from 1985 through 1988 and Vice member of the Texas Alliance of Black School adorns the campus President of Student Affairs from 1988 until Educators. buildings, passed 1991. on May 27, 2013. The late Patrick H. Murphy attended Huston- The Gallery was a labor of love in honor of Dr. James Hill, Tillotson College (University) and graduated her son Fred Leon “Mitchie” Mitchell who Class of 1953, in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in passed in 2007 after complications from and a member of music. He was married to Judge Harriett M. injuries related to a car wreck. the HT Board of Murphy for 45 years and together they had Trustees passed one son, Charles Murphy. Adejumo established the Mitchie Mitchell on Sept. 2, 2012. Foundation to provide academic scholarships He earned his After completing college, Murphy joined to high school students. She also worked bachelor’s degree the Army during the Korean War. After his tirelessly to bring attention to DWI issues. in education discharge, he returned to Austin and obtained from HT, a employment with the United States Postal We apologize for the error in the last Ram master’s degree Service. He was one of the first African Magazine that listed Mr. Herbert Willard in educational psychology, and doctorate American postal workers in Austin to be McGuin and Ms. Susie E. Sansom-Piper as in educational administration from the promoted to a supervisory position. In 1989 deceased. Mrs. Piper is “very much alive and University of Texas at Austin. He enjoyed he retired after 33 years of service. Murphy still active.” We sincerely apologize for the a long career in education as a high school also devoted many volunteer hours to the error. counselor, mathematics teacher, and band Austin community. His involvement included director with the Abilene School District. the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. the Links, For a complete listing of loved one who have He served as deputy commissioner with the Inc., and he gave his time to the Barbara passed within the last few years, visit htu.edu Texas Education Agency and as director of the Jordan Elementary School as a mentor. southwest field office for Educational Testing Murphy had a great love for music. So, Services (ETS) before becoming an associate on May 8, 2013, his wife established in his vice president for administration and public memory, the Patrick H. and Harriett M. affairs in 1993 at the UT. He retired from UT Murphy Scholarship Fund. The $5,000

DISCOVER HT l www.htu.edu l Huston-Tillotson University l 2013 l RAM MAGAZINE 67 EVENTS/OBSERVATIONS

2013–2014 Calendar Visit the www.htu.edu website under the Public Relations sections for details on the events listed.

October 2 ...... Graduate and Professional School Fair February 22 ...... Community African American Heritage Festival

October 9 ...... Poetry on the Patio March 1 ...... President’s MASkED Scholarship Gala

October 19 ...... University Day March 10-15 ...... Spring Break

October 20 ...... University Day at Wesley United Methodist Church March 20 ...... Journée Internationale de la Francophonie

October 25 ...... Charter Day Observance March 21 ...... HT Annual Board of Trustees Meeting

October 26 ...... Alumni Volleyball Reunion (4:00 p.m.) April 9 ...... Poetry on the Patio

October 27 ...... University Day at Simpson United Methodist Church April 15 ...... Jackie Robinson Day

November 8 ...... HT Fall Board of Trustees Meeting April 17 ...... Community Easter Egg Hunt

November 17 ...... “Great American Smokeout” April 22 ...... Earth Day

November 21 ...... Student Thanksgiving Dinner (5:00 p.m.) April 24 ...... ATCP Certification Celebration (6:00 p.m.)

November 21 ...... Thanksgiving Worship April 27 ...... James R. Wilson Intercollegiate Athletic Banquet (6:00 p.m.) November 21 ...... Campus Christmas Tree Lighting May 8 ...... President’s 50-Year and Class of 2014 Reception December 5 ...... Christmas Worship (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

January 9-10 ...... Spring New Student Orientation May 8-11 ...... Alumni Reunion Weekend

January 20 ...... Martin Luther King Jr. March and Festival May 9 ...... 26th26th Annual HT Select Shot Golf Tournament

January 30 ...... Bishop E.T. Dixon Lecture May 9 ...... Honors Convocation

February 15 ...... Homecoming 2014 May 10 ...... Commencement Convocation (8:30 a.m.)

February 22 ...... University Day June 19 ...... Juneteenth Parade

SAVE THE DATES!

68 RAM MAGAZINE l 2013 l Huston-Tillotson University l www.htu.edu l DISCOVER HT AfAFTERTER yYOUOu sSEEEE THETHE BusINEAUSTINss LAN BUSINESSdsCAPE fOR LANDSCAPE2011, WE’LL PROVIFOR 2013,dE THE WE’LLTOOLs PROVIDE TO CuLTIVATE THE IT. TOOLS TO CULTIVATE IT.

PHONE INTERNET ETHERNET CABLE TV

GetGet scalable, scalable, cutting-edge cutting-edge telecomtelecom solutions solutions fromfrom Time Time Warner Warner Cable BusinessBusiness Class. Class. Time Warner Cable Business Class provides the scalable, cutting-edge telecommunications Time Warnersolutions Cable that Business enable you Class to adapt provides to anything the scalable, 2013 may cutting-edgebring your way. telecommunications This technology allows solutions that enable youus to to grow adapt with to you, anything regardless 2011 of maythe size bring of your your business way. This today technology or in the future. allows us to grow with you, regardless of the size of your business today or in the future. Plus, switching to us couldn’t be easier. Prepare yourself with services such as: Plus, switching to us couldn’t be easier. Prepare yourself with services such as: • High Speed Internet, Business Class Phone and Cable TV • High Speed Internet, Business Class Phone, Cable TV, Data, Ethernet • Advanced Services consisting of Fiber and Ethernet Solutions • PRI+Wideband Bundle • PRI+Wideband Bundle • 24/7• 24/7 Customer Customer Support Support • Local,• Local, dedicated dedicated account account executives executives

Time Warner Cable Business Class is a proud Gold Sponsor of the Dallas Business Journal’s Industry Outlook 2011 CEO Panel Breakfast.

www.twcbc.com/tx

www.twcbc.com/tx

TWCBC_IndOutlookCEOs_DBJ_1105.indd 1 11/5/10 11:21 AM

Date Day of Week Opponent Place Time

8/26/13 Monday Maroon and Gold Match HT 6:30 p.m. 8/30-31/13 Fri. ÐSat. Tournament at University of Mary Hardin Baylor Belton, TX 8/30/13 Friday University of Mary Hardin Baylor Ð NCAA III 2:30 p.m. 8/30/13 Friday East Texas Baptist University Ð NCAA III 6:30 p.m. 8/31/12 Saturday Hardin Simmons University Ð NCAA III 10:00 a.m. 8/31/12 Saturday University of Texas-Dallas Ð NCAA III 2:30 p.m. 9/6-7/13 Fri. Ð Sat. Tournament at OK Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK 9/6/13 Friday Mid-America Christian University 9:00 a.m. 9/6/13 Friday University of the Southwest 3:00 p.m. 9/7/13 Saturday Southwestern Christian University 9:00 a.m. 9/7/13 Saturday Oklahoma Panhandle State University Ð NCAA II 1:00 p.m. 9/11/13 Wednesday Texas Southern University Ð NCAA I HT 6:30 p.m. 9/14/13 Saturday Our Lady of the Lake University # HT 1:00 p.m. OLLU vs DCC 3:00 p.m. Dallas Christian College Ð NCCAA HT 5:00 p.m. 9/16/13 Monday Prairie View A&M University Ð NCAA I Prairie View, TX 7:00 p.m. 9/20/13 Friday University of Texas Brownsville # Brownsville, TX 7:00 p.m. 9/21/13 Saturday University of Texas Pan American Edinburg, TX 3:00 p.m. 9/24/13 Tuesday University of St. Thomas # HT 6:30 p.m. 9/25/13 Wednesday Prairie View A&M University Ð NCAA I HT 6:30 p.m. 9/27/13 Friday Oklahoma Panhandle State University Ð NCAA II HT 6:00 p.m. 10/1/13 Tuesday Howard Payne University Ð NCAA II Brownwood, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/5/13 Saturday Dallas Christian College Ð NCCAA Dallas, TX 11:00 a.m. Langston University Dallas, TX 1:00 p.m. 10/11/13 Friday Texas College # HT 6:30 p.m. 10/12/13 Saturday University of Texas Brownsville # HT 3:00 p.m. 10/15/13 Tuesday Concordia University-Texas Ð NCAA III Austin, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/17/13 Thursday McMurry University Ð NCAA II Abilene, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/18/13 Friday University of the Southwest # Hobbs, NM 7:00 p.m. 10/22/13 Tuesday Our Lady of the Lake University # San Antonio, TX 7:00 p.m. 10/25/13 Friday Langston University # HT 6:30 p.m. 10/26/13 Saturday Bacone College # HT 12:00 p.m. 10/26/13 Saturday Alumni Match HT 3:00 p.m. 10/29/13 Tuesday University of St. Thomas # Houston, TX 7:00 p.m. 11/1/13 Friday Jarvis Christian College # Hawkins, TX 7:00 p.m. 11/2/13 Saturday Wiley College # Marshall, TX 11:00 a.m. 11/2/13 Saturday Texas College # Tyler, TX 4:00 p.m. 11/8-9/13 Fri./Sat. Red River Conference Tournament TBD TBD

Bold = Home Matches # = RRAC matches

Non Profit Org. US Postage Head Coach Ronnie Kaase P A I D Mailed From Austin, TX Assistant Coach April Newcomb Permit # 1130 Recruiting Director Yessenia Pena 900 Chicon Street Austin, TX 78702 512.505.3073 www.htu.edu

SAVE THE DATE The Board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Huston-Tillotson University cordially invite you to the Charter Day Convocation

Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. King-Seabrook Chapel 900 Chicon St. • Austin, TX