Commencement Ceremony

May Sixth Two Thousand Seventeen

Chowan University Murfreesboro, North Carolina

McDowell Columns Erected 1851 Chowan University Murfreesboro, North Carolina

Alma Mater

On the plains of Carolina By Meherrin’s rippling waters ‘Neath her skies so blue, Where the sunbeams play, Stands our noble Alma Mater, We, her loyal sons and daughters, Glorious to view. Pledge our love for aye.

With her classic walls and columns Praise to her! God grant His blessings, Looks she proudly down. May He give rich store. Reared against the arch of heaven, Chowan we will ever cherish, With the stars for crown. Love her ever more.

Annie Elberton Abernathy, Class of 1890 Chowan University Commencement Ceremony Saturday, The Sixth of May • Ten o’clock in the Morning M. Christopher White, President Presiding The Prelude

The Processional...... “Pomp and Circumstance”...... Sir Edward Elgar Chowan University Wind Ensemble Michael Butrico, Conductor

The Academic Procession The Faculty Marshal The Candidates for Degrees The University Faculty The Platform Participants

The Invocation...... Crystal T. Sarnor

The National Anthem...... Francis Scott Key Led by Benjamin E. Thorburn Department of Music

The Greetings From the Trustees...... W. Frank Rose, Jr. . Chair, Board of Trustees

The Greetings From the Students...... Sierra I. Jones . President, Student Government Association

The Heritage of the University Mission...... Warren Powers University Seal...... Farid Namig O. Hajizada Bell...... Suraya Ann Chase

The Scripture Readings Old Testament – Psalm 100...... Courtni Cecilia Williams New Testament Gospel – John 3:16-18...... Carlos A. Arroyo Gonzales

The Solo...... “The Lord's Prayer”...... Terrence J. Taylor, Bass Albert Hay Malotte (1895-1964) Accompanied by Paula Pressnell

Senior Banquet Program Participants

Heather Nicole Baker Melissa Merry Hernandez Sierra Janee' Burston Trevor Lane Marshall Rodney Lee Countryman Kortez Miles Smith Cindy Lee Ehrich Ashley Jane Tackett Ryan Vance Harris Kevin Ishmael Wilson The Recognition of Graduating Seniors...... M. Christopher White . President of the University Zulay Andrea Romero...... New Bern, NC Calvin Jerome Bowe...... Suffolk, VA McKaela Danielle Lane ...... Knotts Island, NC Zachery Andrew Cooper ...... Franklinton, NC

The Senior Scholastic Award...... Danny B. Moore . Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs The Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award...... Danny B. Moore The Conferring of the Honorary Degree Presented by...... Danny B. Moore Conferred by...... M. Christopher White W. Frank Rose, Jr.

LINDA ANN FLEMING WHITE Doctor of Humane Letters The Conferring of Degrees Presented by...... Danny B. Moore Conferred by...... M. Christopher White

The Charge to the Graduating Class...... M. Christopher White

The Alma Mater...... Annie Elberton Abernathy, Class of 1890 . Arr. James M. Guthrie

The Closing Prayer...... Mari E. Wiles . Minister to the University

The Recessional...... “Crowning Glory”...... Alfred Reed Chowan University Wind Ensemble Michael Butrico, Conductor

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AUDIENCE: During the Ceremonies, Marshals will seat those waiting.

After the ceremonies, audience will remain standing in place until the Platform Party, the Faculty, and the Graduates have left the area.

Faculty Marshals

A. Linda Hassell, Associate Professor, Associate Director of Library Services, Chief Marshal John H. Davis, Professor of English Patsy W. Taylor, Associate Professor of Marketing Carolyn C. Modlin, Professor of Education Linda Ann Fleming White

native of Hart County, GA but a resident of ANorth Carolina since 1972. Linda Ann Fleming White is the wife of Chowan University President, Dr. M. Christopher White. They have served together as leaders of Chowan University since 2003, a period of 14 years. During those years the University has experienced unprecedented growth and prosperity. Mrs. White has served with distinction as First Lady of two North Carolina private universities—Chowan University and earlier Gardner-Webb University—for a total of 31 years. She has been a gracious hostess for countless events at the presidents’ homes and others on- and off-campus. Her role as an unofficial development officer has resulted in many significant gifts to the universities. She is a creative and effective campus decorator, as evidenced throughout the Chowan campus. She is an energetic student advocate. She has been a full partner with Dr. White as together they have transformed two struggling colleges into thriving regional universities. Family continues to be the major focus of Mrs. White’s life. She and Dr. White have been married for over 50 years. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. The older son Marty is an attorney in Charlotte, NC. The younger son Andrew is a hedge fund manager in West Palm Beach, FL. Education has always been a significant part of Mrs. White’s life. She became the teacher’s assistant while in elementary school. She graduated with honors from the Hart County High School, Hartwell, GA. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Tift College in Forsyth, GA. She completed graduate work at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. She was a highly regarded elementary school teacher in Kentucky, Georgia and North Carolina. At Chowan University she has funded an endowed scholarship for teacher education students. In 2013 Mrs. White was honored with the prestigious Spirit of Chowan Award for meritorious service. The Rotary Club recognized her as a Paul Harris Fellow in 2016. For her service to Christian higher education in North Carolina, her contribution to public education in Kentucky, Georgia and North Carolina, her role model for thousands of young college students, and contributions to the life of Murfreesboro and the surrounding region, the Board of Trustees of Chowan University awards Linda Ann Fleming the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Candidates for Graduation Associate Degrees Jordan O'neal Louis-Charles ...... Lorton, VA Printing Production and Imaging Technology

Candidates for Graduation Baccalaureate Degrees Kemaree D'montae Alcorn. . Virginia Beach, VA Khrysten Elizabeth Bickham . . Palm Coast, FL Recreation, Wellness, and Sport Interdisciplinary Studies Makya Ann Alexander. . . . .Forest Hill, MD Pamela Smith Bond...... Ahoskie, NC Exercise Science Social Sciences Brittaney Nicole Anderson. . . .Richmond, VA Calvin Jerome Bowe, Jr...... Suffolk, VA Psychology Criminal Justice Carlos Andrés Arroyo Gonzalez Wilhelmina Long Bradley . . . . . Como, NC ...... Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Social Sciences Sports Management

Heather Danielle Baccus . . . Perquimans, NC Deontea' Raquan Bradshaw. . . . .Suffolk, VA Exercise Science Business Administration Devon Christian Baker...... Bowie, MD Wesley C. Bray...... Lithonia, GA Fine Arts Studies Sports Management Heather Nicole Baker. . . . . Youngsville, NC Candace Leighann Brown . . . Askewville, NC Psychology Criminal Justice Kiara Ayiesha Banks...... Franklin, VA Elyse Katherine Brown...... Newport, RI Interdisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Robert Earl Barmer ...... Ahoskie, NC Kellum Tyree Brown...... New Bern, NC Religion Interdisciplinary Studies Junior Enjoy Barrow...... Edenton, NC LaVonne Nicole Brown ...... Suffolk, VA Graphic Design Interdisciplinary Studies Tara Pasiley Batson. . . . Stone Mountain, GA Dejah Zhane' Burrow...... Petersburg, VA Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology Jalen Karon Belk ...... Rockingham, NC Sierra Janee' Burston ...... Newnan, GA Sports Management Exercise Science Brittany Arlene Beltrami . . . . . Franklin, VA Calvin Calhoun...... Auburn, AL Biology Interdisciplinary Studies Tyler Nicholas Berardino. . . New Britain, CT Suraya Ann Chase . . . . . Trinidad & Tobago Criminal Justice Health & Physical Education (K-12) Ronisha LaVerne Berry. . . . . Richmond, VA Whitnee Chenelle Cheek. . . . . Burgaw, NC Psychology Business Administration Tenethia Cherry...... Windsor, NC Blake Aaron Eure...... Suffolk, VA Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education (K-6) Demetri Jack Chester. . . . Newport News, VA Khadijah Re'Gine Evans. . . . Lincolnton, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Zachary Andrew Cooper . . . Franklinton, NC Charlotte Denise Fennell. . .Murfreesboro, NC Criminal Justice Business Administration Rodney Lee Countryman, Jr.. . Henderson, NC Aaron Cooper Flanagan...... Suffolk, VA Humanities Studies Criminal Justice Emily M. Cross ...... Kill Devil Hills, NC Faith L. Fleming...... Durham, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Religion Angel Shuree Curtis...... Waldorf, MD Dominique Fulton...... Raleigh, NC Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Ian Francis Davenport...... Largo, MD Nicholas John Gaffney...... Waldorf, MD English Music Education Alexandra Corine Davis. . . . . Hampton, VA Andrea Ruth Garrett ...... Raleigh, NC Biology Psychology Ashley Nicole Davis. . . . .Murfreesboro, NC Arrington Jacob Gavin. . . . .Chesapeake, VA Interdisciplinary Studies Recreation, Wellness, and Sport Darius Davis ...... Raleigh, NC Sarah Hayat Ghaffoor...... Hamilton, NJ Psychology Exercise Science Kateisha La'Voya Davis ...... Boykins, VA Marissa Amira Ghani. . . .Orange County, CA Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies Rhonda Daye...... Conway, NC Isaac A. Gibbs ...... Greenville, NC Social Sciences Exercise Science Kaitlin H. Debeixedon-King . . . .Norfolk, VA Carolyn Marie Goodman. . . . Gatesville, NC Business Graphic Design Takiya Jennett Delbridge. . . .Portsmouth, VA Tichina Tikia Goodman. . . . . Hampton, VA Religion Interdisciplinary Studies Ashley Brooke Dickens...... Capron, VA Ashley Marie Grady...... Grifton, NC Elementary Education (K-6) Music Jamaal Ivory Dixon ...... Portsmouth, VA Gabrielle Yvette Grant...... Durham, NC Psychology Psychology Randall Laville Dixon...... Rock Hill, SC Isaiah Louis Green...... Henderson, NC Sports Management Interdisciplinary Studies Jasmine Lazett Edwards. . . Virginia Beach, VA Dwight Douglas Greene III. . . New Kent, VA Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies Cindy Lee Ehrich...... Fredericksburg, VA Isaac John Adair Greer. . . . . Hampton, VA Interdisciplinary Studies History Damian Juwan Ellis...... Greenville, NC Farid Namig Oglu Hajizada. . .Moscow, Russia Business Business Administration Marilyn Denyce Hall...... Winton, NC Goluia Beslena Johnson. . . . Chesapeake, VA Social Sciences Music Marcus Jwaune Hampton . . . . .Norfolk, VA Christopher Tyrone Jones. . . . . Raleigh, NC Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies Samara Leoni Hardiman ...... Suffolk, VA Shaniqua Cherrelle Jones. . . . . Wilson, NC Graphic Design Interdisciplinary Studies Kaila Shintell Hardin...... Raleigh, NC Sierra Imani Jones ...... Wilson, NC Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies Kenya LaCole Harrell...... Eure, NC Tatiana Rochelle Jones. . . . .Lumberton, NC Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Marvin Ray Harrell . . . . . Harrellsville, NC Ammaris Jordan...... Durham, NC Sports Management Interdisciplinary Studies Ryan Vance Harris...... Winterville, NC Shaikeyla Renee' Jordan...... Suffolk, VA Religion Sports Management Forrest T. Hart...... Courtland, VA Spencer Todd Kantor. . . . Virginia Beach, VA Criminal Justice Music Melissa Merry Hernandez. . . . . Yonkers, NY Karen Frances Keteltas. . . .Middle Island, NY History History April Hill...... Winston-Salem, NC Dana Rochell Kinlaw...... Ahoskie, NC Biology Social Sciences Fredrick Kofi Howard ...... Atlanta, GA McKaela Danielle Lane . . . Gibbs Woods, NC Criminal Justice Elementary Education (K-6) & Music Education Audrey Lee Hubbard...... Hurlock, MD Virginia Bethany Lane...... Ahoskie, NC Business Administration Sports Management Angelique G. Jackson. . . . Newport News, VA Dominique Danyelle Lashley. . . Weldon, NC English Social Sciences Corie Venia Jackson...... Raleigh, NC Jodie Flanagan Lawrence . . . . .Colerain, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration Monet Jacquetta Jackson . . . .Chesapeake, VA Garrett Rodriquez Lee...... Hollister, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Sports Management TiJuan Jevon Jackson...... Richmond, VA Torrion Rashawn Lee. . . . . Chesapeake, VA Business Administration Interdisciplinary Studies William Marcus Jackson. . .Fort Washington, MD Maritza Nicole Lewis...... Como, NC Criminal Justice Psychology Kierra Mo'Nique Jacobs. . . . Woodland, NC Tasita' M. Lewis...... Pleasant Hill, SC Criminal Justice Psychology Shante' Denise Joe...... Norfolk, VA X'zayvious Emmanuel Lewis . . . Waycross, GA Interdisciplinary Studies Exercise Science Christina Elizabeth Johnson. . . .Moyock, NC Montel Lewter...... Ahoskie, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Kaine Shaquille Lombard. . .Virginia Beach, VA Philip Windell Moses III. . Prince George, MD Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Juan Mishael Lopez . . . . . Jacksonville, NC Narda-Gaye Mowatt...... Jamaica Sports Management Biology Eboni Shovan Eason...... Ahoskie, NC Bailey Alyce Murrell. . . . .Silver Spring, MD Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Elonga Adida Zola Manseka James Alexander Nail. . . Roanoke Rapids, NC . . . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice

Ame Marie Marsh . . . . . Newport News, VA Demetrius Jermaine Newberry, Jr. . . .Brunswick, GA Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Trevor Lane Marshall...... Middlesex, NC Ryan Joseph Nolan...... Brick, NJ Elementary Education (K-6) Health & Physical Education (K-12) Antonio Ty'Shawn Martin. . . . .Raleigh, NC Rebeccah Rose Noll...... Richfield, NC Criminal Justice Graphic Communications Curshurn Jaheil Matthew. . .Virginia Beach, VA Akinsola N. Okunsokan...... Raleigh, NC Business Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Kelvin James McCoy...... Inglewood, CA Harriett Daisy Pallett. . . . Redditch, England Psychology Recreation, Wellness, and Sport William Austin McGhee...... Chester, VA Tiffani Antoinette Parker. . . . Hampton, VA Health & Physical Education (K-6) Criminal Justice Jerry David McLean Jr...... Raleigh, NC Brittney DeAnna Pettiford. . . . Durham, NC Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies Dayona Essence McNeil. . . . Philadelphia, PA Robert Daniel Powell...... Richmond, VA Criminal Justice Studio Art Devron Exxon Mewborn. . . . . Grifton, NC Warren Powers II...... Baltimore, MD Interdisciplinary Studies English Ashley Janelle Micheal...... Garner, NC Jaleel Da'Quan Price ...... Richmond, VA Graphic Design Graphic Communications Jacob Frederick Moore. . . . . Hillsboro, NC Samantha Marie Pulliam ...... Lasker, NC Sports Management English Melvin L. Moore...... Cofield, NC Jordan Anthony Radisavljevic. . Strasbourg, France Social Sciences Sports Management Brian Patrick Morgan. . . . Virginia Beach, VA Carlos Andrés Ramirez Latorre. . . Bogota, Columbia Interdisciplinary Studies Business Administration Elijah DaQuan Morrison. . Fuquay Varina, NC Miracle Faith Ray...... Laurinburg, NC Business Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Melanie Elizabeth Moses . . . . . Jackson, NC Renee Elizabeth Reid. . . Roanoke Rapids, NC Social Sciences Sports Management Lauren Danielle Rice...... Suffolk, VA Jeremy LaVon Smith . . . . . Kenansville, NC Psychology Sports Management Scott Richardson. . . . .Roanoke Rapids, NC Kiala Sherell Smith...... Buffalo, NY Social Sciences Business Administration Kayla Nicole Robins...... Mathews, VA Kortez Miles Smith ...... Waldorf, MD Biology Interdisciplinary Studies Da'Von Eugene Robinson . . . . Hampton, VA Raven Alexandra Smtih . . . . . Stratford, CT Psychology Biology Sha'tasea Tan'Jour Robinson . . . Hampton, VA Jasmine Elizabeth Snead. . . Charlotte County, VA Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology Christopher Lee Rodgers...... Suffolk, VA Zaire Pharoah Snider-Corbett . . Middlesex, NC Exercise Science Interdisciplinary Studies Zulay Andrea Romero. . . . . New Bern, NC Madison Hope Spain. . . . . Marysville, OH Studio Art Criminal Justice Abigail Elizabeth Salazar. . . . Woodbridge, VA André Bernard Starks. . . . . Fayetteville, NC Psychology Graphic Communications Darlene M. Sanders...... Winton, NC Jessica Nicole Stefanski. . . . .Midlothian, VA Social Sciences Psychology Lauren Brooke-Ashley Sanders. .Capitol Heights, MD Shakemia Monique Stephenson. . Murfreesboro, NC Psychology Criminal Justice Crystal T. Sarnor ...... Baltimore, MD Monae' Ra'sean Stewart. . . Temple Hills, MD Biology Psychology Sadayah Renee Scott...... Plainfield, NJ Danielle Renee Summerlin. . . Chesapeake, VA Psychology Business Administration Nicholas Aaron Selby. . . . . Chesapeake, VA Ashley Jane Tackett...... Norfolk, VA Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Joshua Montez Sessoms. . . . .Lynchburg, VA Odell Franklin Tayloe...... Burgaw, NC Psychology Religion Terrain DeShae Sharp. . . . .Williamsburg, VA Terrence Jonte' Taylor. . . . . Martinsville, VA Elementary Education (K-6) Music Patrice Antoinette Shelton. . . .Petersburg, VA Tyson Lamont Terry, Jr...... Oxford, NC Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Zackary Grant Silvast. . . . . California, MD Jasmine Capri Thomas. . . . .Fayetteville, NC Biology Business Administration Aaliyah Sherrie Simmons. . . Jacksonville, NC Willie James Thompson Jr.. . . Fayetteville, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Recreation, Wellness, and Sport Mary Elizabeth Slades ...... Edenton, NC Taniya Angela Thorogood. . . . Silver Spring, MD Social Sciences Exercise Science Brianna Chanel Smith...... Oxford, NC Tianna Chloe Turner...... Lithonia, GA Interdisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Cameron Lamont Umphrey. . . . Clayton, NC Lindsay Ariana Williams . . . . . Bowie, MD Criminal Justice Psychology Jessica Elizabeth Vallejos. . . . Chesapeake, VA Reginald Eric Williams. . . . Franklinton, NC English Business Administration Jasmin Hilda Washington. . . .Upper Marlboro, MD Shakira Janay Williams...... Como, NC Business Administration Interdisciplinary Studies Zhane Lynchelle Watson . . . . Goldsboro, NC Sylvia Figgs Williams. . . . . Hobbsville, NC English Social Sciences Timothy J. Watts...... Tampa, FL Kevin Ishmael Wilson . . . . .Chesterfield, VA Business Administration Criminal Justice DominiQue Weldon ...... Richmond, VA Quanteria Sade' Wilson. . . .Washington, NC English History Deneen Nanette Whitaker. . .Rich Square, NC Latisha Devon Winston...... Raleigh, NC Social Sciences Biology Denzell E. White...... Portsmouth, VA Carin Janee' Wolfe...... Dunn, NC Interdisciplinary Studies English Khrystina Etta White. . . . . Whiteville, NC Lewis Wrenn Woodard. . . . . Pendleton, NC Exercise Science Biology Charisse Yvonne Wilcox. . . . . Syracuse, NY Kimberly Ann Young. . . Roanoke Rapids, NC Psychology Biology Courtni Cecilia Williams. . . .Chesapeake, VA Elementary Education (K-6)

Candidates for Graduation Master Degrees

Jac'Quesha Euence Harrison . . . . Gates, NC Michale Antonio Siverio. . . . .Richmond, VA Education Education Lori Coggins Jenkins...... Conway, NC Brittney Kanieshia Sykes . . . . . Emporia, VA Education Education Lee Randie Johnson...... Oak City, NC Lee Mark Williams. . . . . Liverpool, England Education Education Alicia Jilma Satchell. . . . .Murfreesboro, NC Education 2016-2017 Awards

Vera Parker Womble Christian Service Award...... Ryan Vance Harris Chowan University Faculty Advisor of the Year Award...... Thomas Harvey Whitaker Excellence in Leadership Awards Excellence in Leadership – Advisor...... Rachel R. Phillips Excellence in Leadership – Emerging Leader...... Darren E. Peoples Excellence in Leadership – Officer...... Katherine Christine Hosking Excellence in Leadership – President...... Kevin Ishmael Wilson Mission and Vision Cup...... Poets, Incorporated R. Clayton Lewis Outstanding Resident Assistant of the Year Award...... Tichina Tikia Goodman Marquee Yale Vines Most Outstanding Female Athlete Award...... Jordan A. Payne Most Outstanding Male Athlete Award...... Zachary Andrew Cooper Cheryl Joy Hobday McElheney Business Award...... Whitnee Chenelle Cheek Drs. Vaughn and Miles Outstanding Business Student Award...... Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Dr. DeJesus Outstanding Student in Economics Award...... George Charly Kattan Joseph Lee Parker Scholarship...... Kyle Robert Davison Sport Sciences Annual Scholarship...... Chantel Alisaeya Roberts Garth D. Faile Biology and Physical Sciences Award...... Kimberly Ann Young Mary E. Wood Science Award...... Brittany Arlene Beltrami Lewis Wrenn Woodard Raymond Memorial Science Scholarship...... Tia Jhanee Fleming Outstanding Freshman in English Award...... Zabre' Zyone Dinnerson Outstanding English Major Award...... DominiQue Marie Weldon Outstanding History Student Award...... Allison Long Gupton Charles L. Paul History Award...... Quanteria Sade' Wilson Romey Peavler Psychology Student of Promise Award...... Sadayah Renee Scott Psychology Award...... Heather Baker Outstanding Female Criminal Justice Student Award...... Ashley Jane Tackett Outstanding Male Criminal Justice Student Award...... Calvin Jerome Bowe, Jr. Kevin Ishmael Wilson Department of Religion Honor Award...... Regina Marie Jones "Ethics in Action" Award...... Courtney Ann Marie O'Keefe Excellence in Theatre Award...... Jasmine Elizabeth Snead Outstanding Junior in Graphic Communications Award...... Benjamin David Schuch Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Communications Award...... Rebeccah Rose Noll Outstanding Graduate in Visual Art Award...... Zulay Andrea Romero Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Design Award...... Samara Leoni Hardiman Doug Eubank Award...... Evelyn Hope Walker Mary C. Pearce Music Scholarship...... Kennon J. Brewington 2016-2017 Awards (Continued)

James Monroe Chamblee Music Award...... Terrence Jonte' Taylor Dr. Charles Bentley Outstanding Teacher Education Student Award...... Terrain Deshae Sharp Alpha Lambda Delta Maria Leonard Senior Book Award...... Sierra Janee' Burston Senior Ambassador Award...... Calvin Jerome Bowe, Jr. Rodney Lee Countryman McKaela Danielle Lane Melissa Merry Hernandez Trevor Lane Marshall Zulay Andrea Romero Kevin Ishmael Wilson Chowan University Student Research Conference Awards of Excellence Best Humanities Paper...... Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Warren Powers, II Best Social Science Paper...... Melissa Merry Hernandez Best Formal, Natural, and Behavioral Science Paper...... Carrie Elizabeth Blowe Best Professional Studies Paper...... Kyle Robert Davison Amber Leigh Smaltz Best Poster Display...... Tyler Leon Richards Best Visual Art Display...... Darren E. Peoples Best Graphic Communications Display...... Benjamin David Schuch Kayla Christine Davis Carolyn Marie Goodman Best Musical Performance...... James Bradford Conley Goluia Beslena Johnson Best Literary Work...... Lajeffrica K. Smith Best Graduate Paper...... Lee Randie Johnson Faith in Your Future Award...... Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Merit Award...... Sierra Janee' Burston Estelle Thigpen Superior Citizenship Award...... Calvin Jerome Bowe, Jr. Best All Around Student Award...... Melissa Merry Hernandez 2016-2017 Alpha Chi Teacher of the Year Award...... Edward N. Snyder Order Of The Silver Feather Calvin Jerome Bowe, Jr. Trevor Lane Marshall Courtni Cecilia Williams Sierra I. Jones Zulay Andrea Romero Kevin Ishmael Wilson Ashley Jane Tackett Commencement Marshals Zoe R. Beale Ethan Phillip Frazier Rachel Chanel Judkins Jordan Andrew Butner Rafael dos Santos Goncalves Kimlin D. Sykes Brianna Tiara Cooper Katrina Emma Hodge Evelyn Hope Walker Kyle Robert Davison Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Richard O’neil Whitted Honor Societies

Alpha Chi · North Carolina Phi Chapter National College Honor Society Loreen I. T. Abu-Hamamah Ethan Phillip Frazier Vivian Branch Perry Makya Ann Alexander Sarah H. Ghaffoor *Warren Powers Carlos A. Arroyo Gonzalez Rafael dos Santos Goncalves Samantha Marie Pulliam Heather Danielle Baccus Carolyn Marie Goodman Jordan Anthony Radisavljevic Victoria Maria Baez-Quiroz *Gabrielle Yvette Grant Scott Richardson *Heather Baker Farid Namig Oglu Hajizada Gabriella Teresa Rivera-Garcia *Zoe R. Beale Marilyn Denyce Hall Chantel Alisaeya Roberts Brittany Arlene Beltrami Samara Leoni Hardiman *Christopher Lee Rodgers Carrie Elizabeth Blowe Evangela Yvonne Harris *Zulay Andrea Romero Olivia Rae Borer *Ryan Vance Harris *Abigail Elizabeth Salazar *Calvin Jerome Bowe *Melissa Merry Hernandez Crystal T. Sarnor Regina Brook Bowen Katrina Emma Hodge Benjamin David Schuch Wilhelmina Long Bradley Mackenzie Imamura *Terrain Deshae Sharp *Candace Leighann Brown Mateusz Michal Izycki *Amber Leigh Smaltz Tracy Burkett *Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Victoria Smolchenkova Sierra Janee' Burston Melissa Jones Madison Hope Spain Jordan Andrew Butner Rachel Chanel Judkins Christopher Deion Spruill Jennifer Leigh Caird *George Charly Kattan Kimlin D. Sykes *Suraya Ann Chase Donna Renee Lassiter Ashley Jane Tackett Zachary Andrew Cooper Jodie Flanagan Lawrence Dalles Aaron Turner *Kyle Robert Davison Juan Mishael Lopez Evelyn Hope Walker Ashley Brooke Dickens Elonga Adida Manseka Jayquane White Charles Richard Donaldson Trevor Lane Marshall *Richard O'neil Whitted Matthew T. Edwards Jacob Frederick Moore Courtni Cecilia Williams Cindy Lee Ehrich Melanie Elizabeth Moses *Kevin Ishmael Wilson Blake Aaron Eure Carl Joseph Nicely *Lewis Wrenn Woodard Aaron Cooper Flanagan La'Quan Shaqual Nixon Luis Juan Zequeira *Presented at National Alpha Chi Convention

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society For First-Year Students Bishara Michael A'ary Shamara Elexis Branch Haley Brooke Cox Makya Ann Alexander Dwayne O’Keith Brinkley Kyle Davidson Cross Kiana Dhamee Alston Candace Leighann Brown Amber Nicole Cunningham Ashley A. Anderson Alexia Molique Bryant De'aja Tykerrah Davis Toni J. Anderson Trevis David Buckhanon Kayla Christine Davis Derrick Austin Avery Alaya Ellamae Burnham Kyle Robert Davison Carlos A. Arroyo Gonzalez Onyx Jamilah Burns Tiffini Ann Davis-Shelley Victoria Maria Baez-Quiroz Sierra Janee' Burston Jomecka Lanee Deloatch Valandra Andrea Baker Ziyere Daezon Butler Charles Richard Donaldson, Kiara Ayiesha Banks Jordan Andrew Butner Mya Licole Donovan Sydney Lynn Bell Jaime Nicole Calcagno Morning-Staar Dae-jah Dukes Janae Derricka Belt Zakeaiah Campbell Charles Nykeese Edwards Tyler Lamont Bembry Nieasha Alexis Carmack Rebecca Walston Emory Charin Samone Lyric Bennett Brittni Marie Chase Naiyhani Iman Etheridge Ronnae N. Berry Suraya Ann Chase Alyssa Hagan Fairless Benjamin Jesse Bess Julia Emilia Chmielewska Raven Renee Finley-Flowers Prashish Bhandari Kristiana Gabrielle Clark Asia Nicole Fort Ravine Renique Billy Tyjae’ Tabiah Clayborne Ethan Phillip Frazier Andi Madison Blodgett Mariah Rose Coker Demetria Simone' Futrell Alyssa Michelle Born Lexus Michelle Collins Melany Melissa Garcia Lopez Calvin Jerome Bowe Haley Marie Cooper Rebecca Brittany Gayheart Alpha Lambda Delta continued Isaac Allen Gibbs Jasmine Koryn Latney Ashley Nicole Skipper Alia N. Gilmore Dejuan Douglas Lee Amber Leigh Smaltz Rafael dos Santos Goncalves Jada Robyn Lee Cayla Nicole Smith Carolyn Marie Goodman Shycquanda Alichia Loftin Kelly Marie-Moore Smith Angelique Gouin Elonga Adida Manseka Raven Alexandria Smith Ashley Marie Grady Tane'zha Damanikwa Marsh Jessica Lynn Staley Gabrielle Yvette Grant Trevor Lane Marshall Andre Bernard Starks Dontae Greer Loricia Renee' Martin Lindsey Gail Stigler Robert Jacob Grubbs Carlos Henrique Martins Raven Elisha Stone Farid Namig Oglu Hajizada Mawiyah J. Mason Kimlin D. Sykes Aalliyah La'Shay Harrell Justin Desan Massey Ashley Jane Tackett Kiyanna Sharie Harris Jelani Anthony McKnight Kevin William Taylor Ryan Vance Harris Jamie McNicholas Terrence Jonte’ Taylor Shakira Angelic Harris Divina Sylvette Mercado Cheryl Denise Thomas Eryka Shontrese Harrison Sydney Marie Miller Kiara Sharnae Thomas Shareia J. Haynie Dorian Vaughn Mitchell Linel Vanshoun Lee Thompson Melissa Merry Hernandez Samone Lexy Morgan Sean Michael Timmons Antwuan Demetris Hicks Narda-Gaye Taneika Mowatt Brittany Nicole Tschida Quanasia T. Hill Anthony Thomas Northcott Brie Rose Wakefield Katrina Emma Hodge Djordje Novovic Aleeza Ashanta Walker Joseph Dossie Hoggard Oluchi Starr Nwabuo Evelyn Hope Walker Kayla Simone' Howard Franca Valentina Pacelli Jordan Michael Watkins Sarah Hope Hull Brittany Anne Parson Dylan Paul Weiblinger Jacob Kobe Hunter Treielle Tramauen Pearson Danielle L. Weldon Maria Guadalupe Hurtado Duane Eric Perkins DominiQue Marie Weldon Monet Jacquetta Jackson Mia Yasmine Perry Cody Neil Wells Curtis Jarvis Cameron Marquise Pierce Jayquane White Kelsy T. Jefferson Kristian Michelle Pitts Keeana Malik White Jerrick Lee Johnson Wyatt Jay Ray Khrystina Etta White Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Charles L. V. Reid Richard O’neil Whitted ShyKaela TaMoni Johnson La'Tavia Sha'Tora Riddick Courtni Cecilia Williams Theron Clay Johnson Chantel Alisaeya Roberts Darian Rashaad Williams Kevin Tyler Jones Christopher Lee Rodgers Erin Michelle Williams Tatiana Rochelle Jones Gabrielle H. Rodgers Rozlyn Christina Williams Sarah Alexandre' Judd Zulay Andrea Romero T'Nia Monea Williams Rachel Chanel Judkins Chelsea Ann Rose Kevin Ishmael Wilson Deja Michelle King Ja'Sheen K. Ross Quanteria Sade' Wilson Barkan Koprulugil Crystal T. Sarnor Allandria Tumria Yancey Sullivan L'leah Mickayla Laing Marques Wilson Scott Jordan Andrew Young Dustin John Lane Terrain Deshae Sharp Danielle Nicole Young Rebekah Walston Langley Cameron Kernis Shaw Sterling Peyton Yco

Alpha Phi Sigma · Lambda Chi Chapter National Criminal Justice Honor Society Randy Allen Aaron Cooper Flanagan Scott Richardson Marquez Antoine Alston Rayven Siamone Freeman Austin Cleveland Simmons Daniel Morris Boddie Mateusz Michal Izycki Madison Hope Spain Calvin Jerome Bowe Donna Renee’ Lassiter Bryce Michael Steele Candace Leighann Brown Leslie Ann Maloney Ashley Jane Tackett Alexis Quiana Burke Elonga Adida Manseka Richard O’neal Whitted Zachary Andrew Cooper Antonio Ty’Shawn Martin Kevin Ishmael Wilson Rhonda Daye Jordan Andrew Young Beta Beta Beta · Pi Upsilon Chapter National Biological Honor Society Brittany Arlene Beltrami Tatiana Rochelle Jones Crystal T. Sarnor Carrie Elizabeth Blowe Jada Robyn Lee Zackary Grant Silvast Jordan Andrew Butner Narda-Gaye Taneika Mowatt Kemper Lewis Sutton Isaac Allen Gibbs Chantel Alisaeya Roberts Caitlin Marie Turner Alia N. Gilmore Kayla Nicole Robins Lewis Wrenn Woodard Sierra I. Jones Christopher Lee Rodgers Kimberly Ann Young

Chi Alpha Sigma · North Carolina Lambda Chapter National College Athlete Honor Society Makya Ann Alexander Sarah H. Ghaffoor Joshua Robert Nicholson Anthony Manray Alfonso Ahmond Gomez Kjahna Miccollette O Carlos A. Arroyo Gonzalez Rafael dos Santos Goncalves Warren Powers Heather Danielle Baccus Shelby Regina Griffis Jordan Anthony Radisavljevic Victoria Maria Baez-Quiroz Farid Namig Oglu Hajizada Gabriella Teresa Rivera-Garcia Oliva Rae Borer Mackenzie Imamura Chantel Alisaeya Roberts Regina Brook Bowen Shaikeyla Renee Jordan Kayla Nicole Robins Jeremy Kagan Brooker George Charly Kattan Christopher Lee Rodgers Sierra Janee’ Burston Connor Marshal Kileen Victoria Smolchenkova Jennifer Leigh Caird Nicholas Adam Lavoy Madison Hope Spain Makayla Castro Juan Mishael Lopez Ashley Jane Tackett Suraya Ann Chase Julian Raphael Lopez DominiQue Marie Weldon Richard Steven Edwards Elonga Adida Manseka Courtni Cecilia Williams Cindy Lee Ehrich Jacob Frederick Moore Robert Earl Williams Aaron Cooper Flanagan Bailey Ann Zavala

Kappa Delta Pi · Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter International Honor Society In Education Khrysten Elizabeth Bickman Blake Aaron Eure Dalles Aaron Turner Regina Brook Bowen McKaela Danielle Lane Courtni Cecilia Williams Suraya Ann Chase Trevor Lane Marshall Akevia C. Wilson Rodney Lee Countryman Ryan J. Nolan Danielle Staley Young Ashley Brooke Dickens Terrain Deshae Sharp

Kappa Pi · Iota Zeta Chapter International Honorary Art Fraternity Shelby Lynnette Barlowe Ryan Michael Kennedy Samantha Taylor Reece Tyjae Tabiah Clayborne Bria Nicole McNair Zulay Andrea Romero Melany Melissa Garcia Lopez Ashley Janelle Micheal Jasheen K. Ross Carolyn Marie Goodman Marcellus Jermaine Mitchell Christopher Deion Spruill Dontae Greer Kyasia Renee Morgan Evelyn Hope Walker Samara Leoni Hardiman Rebeccah Rose Noll Kahlil Lamar White

Order of Omega · Psi Chi Chapter Leadership Honor Society Makya Ann Alexander Tyjae Tabiah Clayborne Abigail Elizabeth Salazar Elisha Michelle Blowe Brandon James Giles Andre Starks Sierra Janee' Burston Samara Leoni Hardiman Courtni Cecilia Williams Antonio Ty'Shawn Martin Phi Alpha Theta · Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter National History Honor Society Victoria Maria Baez-Quiroz Matthew T. Edwards Kelly Marie-Moore Smith Raven N. Barnes Allison Long Gupton Tomekia Janelle Smith Regina Brook Bowen Melissa Merry Hernandez Jessica Lynn Staley Zachary Andrew Cooper Regina Marie Jones Courtni Cecillia Williams Amber Nicole Cunningham Anthony Thomas Northcott Quanteria Sade’ Wilson

Phi Epsilon Kappa · Eta Tau Chapter National Fraternity In Physical Education, Health, Dance, Recreation, Human Performance, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine And Sports Management

Makya Ann Alexander Cindy Lee Ehrich Jacob Frederick Moore Carlos A. Arroyo Gonzalez Sarah H. Ghaffoor Jordan Anthony Radisavljevic Heather Danielle Baccus Isaac Allen Gibbs Chantel Alisaeya Roberts Sierra Janee’ Burston Shaikeyla Renee Jordan Christopher Lee Rodgers Suraya Ann Chase Connor Marshal Killeen Brittany Nicole Tschida Kyle Robert Davison Juan Mishael Lopez Khrystina Etta White Julian Raphael Lopez

Pi Gamma Mu · Alpha Beta Chapter International Honors Society In Social Sciences Anthony Manray Alfonso Marilyn Denyce Hall Polina Sergeevna Novachuk Connor Joseph Arcobasso Karin Anita Harrell Kjahna Miccollette O Victoria Maria Baez-Quiroz Evangela Yvonne Harris Tiffani Antoinette Parker Heather Baker Ryan Vance Harris Vivian Branch Perry Gordon A. Barnes Melissa Merry Hernandez Warren Powers Raven N. Barnes Katrina Emma Hodge Lauren Danielle Rice Daniel M. Boddie William Burrell Holland Scott Richardson Pamela Bond Courtney Britt Hux John Zhaunte Louis Robinson Calvin Jerome Bowe Mateusz Michal Izycki Zulay Andrea Romero Regina Brook Bowen Angelique' Graceelea' Jackson Abigail Elizabeth Salazar Wilhelmina Long Bradley Kierra Mo'Nique Jacobs Zackary Grant Silvast Candace Leighann Brown Shawn Terrell Janey Austin Cleveland Simmons Lakayla Briann Brown Shaunessey L. Jefferson Mary Elizabeth Slades Tracy Burkett Christina Elizabeth Johnson Tomekia Janelle Smith Makayla Castro Judith Jones Madison Hope Spain Kuanicia Lanae Cherry Melissa Jones Jessica Lynn Staley Ellis Thomas Cofield Regina Marie Jones Jessica Nicole Stefanski Zachary Andrew Cooper Ravelly Rubinel Koume-Ngonda Ashley Jane Tackett Rodney Lee Countryman Donna Renee Lassiter Edwin Ja'shard Thomas Kyle Davidson Cross Tasita' Monte'ana Lewis Tekeita Nicole Thompson Ashley Nicole Davis Angela Jean Lundy Dalles Aaron Turner Kateisha La'Voya Davis Leslie Ann Maloney Sherelle Lynette Ware Rhonda Daye Eboni Manley Richard O'neil Whitted Micaea'La Ariana Dorsey Elonga Adida Manseka Lindsay Ariana Williams Matthew T. Edwards Antonio Ty'Shawn Martin Akevia C. Wilson Aaron Cooper Flanagan Kimani Marques McRae Kevin Ishmael Wilson Andrea Ruth Garrett Melvin Lloyd Moore Quanteria Sade' Wilson Gabrielle Yvette Grant Brian Patrick Morgan Luis Juan Zequeira Melanie Elizabeth Moses Psi Chi International Honor Society In Psychology Anthony Manray Alfonso Tasita’ Monte’ana Lewis Andrea Ruth Garrett Heather Baker Polina Sergeevna Novachuk Gabrielle Yvette Grant Lakayla Briann Brown Kjahna Miccollette O Aalliyah La'Shay Harrell Brandi Monet' Burgess Treielle Tramauen Pearson Adrianna Latrice Harris Dejah Zhane’ Burrow Lauren Danielle Rice Ryan Vance Harris Kayla Deshawn Chambers Zulay Andrea Romero Katrina Emma Hodge Kuanicia Lanae Cherry Abigail Elizabeth Salazar Courtney Britt Hux Ellis Thomas Cofield Amber Leigh Smaltz Shawn Terrell Janey Kateisha La'Voya Davis Jessica Nicole Stefanski Shaunessey L. Jefferson Micaea'La Ariana Dorsey Shataya M. Titus Melissa Jones Demetria Simone Futrell Sherelle Lynette Ware Anthony Tasita’ Monte’ana Lewis Andrea Ruth Garrett Manray Alfonso Polina Sergeevna Novachuk Gabrielle Yvette Grant Heather Baker Kjahna Miccollette O Aalliyah La'Shay Harrell Lakayla Briann Brown Treielle Tramauen Pearson Adrianna Latrice Harris Brandi Monet' Burgess Lauren Danielle Rice Ryan Vance Harris Dejah Zhane’ Burrow Zulay Andrea Romero Katrina Emma Hodge Kayla Deshawn Chambers Abigail Elizabeth Salazar Courtney Britt Hux Kuanicia Lanae Cherry Amber Leigh Smaltz Shawn Terrell Janey Ellis Thomas Cofield Jessica Nicole Stefanski Shaunessey L. Jefferson Kateisha La'Voya Davis Shataya M. Titus Melissa Jones Micaea'La Ariana Dorsey Sherelle Lynette Ware Demetria Simone Futrell

Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society In Business, Management And Administration Loreen I. T. Abu-Hamamah Richard Steven Edwards Jodie Flanagan Lawrence Jeremy Kagan Brooker Charlotte Denise Fennell Joshua Robert Nicholson Alaya Ellamae Burnham Farid Namig Oglu Hajizada Victoria Smolchenkova Whitnee Chenelle Cheek Barkan Koprulugi Michael Dillon Todd Charles Richard Donaldson Robert Earl Williams

Sigma Tau Delta · Alpha Zeta Rho Chapter International English Honor Society Valandra Andrea Baker Melissa Merry Hernandez Samantha Marie Pulliam Janae Derricka Belt Angelique' Graceelea' Jackson Jessica Vallejos Donielle Cecelia Davis Qeashaunda Marie Johnson DominiQue Marie Weldon GermaNa Lolita Farrior Warren Powers

Sigma Zeta · Gamma Nu Chapter National Science and Mathematics Honor Society Brittany Arlene Beltrami Sierra I. Jones Jasmine Koryn Latney Tia Jhanee Fleming George Charly Kattan Kayla Nicole Robins Rafael dos Santos Goncalves Ryan I. Lamar Crystal T. Sarnor

Theta Alpha Kappa · Alpha Lambda Eta Chapter National Honor Society For Religious Studies And Theology Ellis Thomas Cofield Carl Joseph Nicely Abigail Elizabeth Salazar Charlotte Denise Fennell Warren Powers Sean Michael Timmons Ryan Vance Harris Dakota Michael Ray Wilson Other Honors And Achievements

Chowan University Honors College 2016-2017 Bishara Michael A'ary Rafael dos Santos Goncalves Jacob Glenn Perritt Loreen I. T. Abu-Hamamah Carolyn Marie Goodman Allessandra Jean Phillips Patterson Krisean Devonte Allen Zoe Anne Gray Kristan Michelle Pitts Toni J. Anderson Robert Jacob Grubbs Wyatt Jay Ray Victoria Maria Baez-Quiroz Aalliyah La'Shay Harrell Charles L.V. Reid Valandra Andrea Baker Kiyanna Sharie Harris Megan Elizabeth Reid Shelby Lynnette Barlowe Ryan Vance Harris Christopher Lee Rodgers Sydney Lynn Bell Shakira Angelic Harris Gabrielle H. Rodgers Charin Samone Lyric Bennett Eryka Shontrese Harrison Zulay Andrea Romero Ronnae N. Berry Danielle Leann Henry Jasheen K. Ross Ravine Renique Billy Ashley Hernandez Donya Casem Salman Carrie Elizabeth Blowe Melissa Merry Hernandez Crystal T. Sarnor Olivia Rae Borer Antwuan Demetrius Hicks Christopher Michael Sassone Alyssa Michelle Born Quanasia T. Hill Benjamin David Schuch Calvin Jerome Bowe Katrina Emma Hodge Marques Wilson Scott Regina Brook Bowen Kayla Simone' Howard Terrain Deshae Sharp SheAyre Bowles Sarah Hope Hull Cameron Kernis Shaw Shamara Elexis Branch Jacob Kobe Hunter Amber Leigh Smaltz Dwayne O'Keith Brinkley Maria Guadalupe Hurtado Cayla Nicole Smith Candace Leighann Brown Mateusz Michal Izycki James Earl Smith Trevis David Buckhanon Angelique' Graceelea' Jackson Kelly Marie-Moore Smith Onyx Jamilah Burns Kelsy T. Jefferson Victoria Smolchenkova Kendall Mark Butler Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Emily Joyce Stafford Ziyere Daezon Butler ShyKaela TaMoni Johnson Jessica Lynn Staley Jaime Nicole Calcagno Theron Clay Johnson Andre Starks Zakeaiah Campbell Rachel Chanel Judkins Raven Elisha Stone Cynthia Jennifer Carrier George Charly Kattan Kimlin D. Sykes Suraya Ann Chase Barkan Koprulugil Odell Franklin Tayloe Julia Emilia Chmielewska L'leah Mickayla Laing Kevin William Taylor Kristiana Gabrielle Clark Jasmine Koryn Latney Cheryl Denise Thomas Tyjae Tabiah Clayborne Shycquanda Alichia Loftin Kiara Sharnae Thomas Mariah Rose Coker Juan Mishael Lopez Linel Vanshoun Lee Thompson Lexus Michelle Collins Elonga Adida Manseka Sean Michael Timmons James Bradford Conley Trevor Lane Marshall Shataya M. Titus Haley Marie Cooper Loricia Renee' Martin Brittany Nicole Tschida Tiffany Renee Cox Carlos Henrique Martins Marquee Yale Vines Jonathan Mark Crandall Mawiyah J. Mason Brie Rose Wakefield Amber Nicole Cunningham Jelani Anthony McKnight Aleeza Ashanta Walker De'aja Tykerrah Davis Divina Sylvette Mercado Norman Tyler Webb Kyle Robert Davison Sydney Marie Miller Dylan Paul Weiblinger Charles Richard Donaldson Dorian Vaughn Mitchell Danielle L. Weldon Charles Nykeese Edwards Samone L. Morgan DominiQue Marie Weldon Naiyhani Iman Etheridge Adara Kristine Necaise Keeana Malik White Danielle Stephanie Evans La'Quan Shaqual Nixon Richard O'neil Whitted Raven Renee Finley-Flowers Oluchi Starr Nwabuo Darian Rashaad Williams Ebony JaKara Fulmore Courtney Ann Marie O'Keefe T'Nia Monea Williams Danny Gallegos Franca Valentina Pacelli Quanteria Sade' Wilson Melany Melissa Garcia Lopez Alexandria Arielle Paul Sterling Peyton Yco Rebecca Brittany Gayheart Treielle Tramauen Pearson Danielle Nicole Young Alia N. Gilmore Jose Ruben Zuniga

Presidential Ambassadors 2016-2017 Calvin Jerome Bowe Charles Richard Donaldson George Charly Kattan James Bradford Conley Rafael dos Santos Goncalves McKaela Danielle Lane David Allen Cross Melissa Merry Hernandez Trevor Lane Marshall Kyle Robert Davison Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Adara Kristine Necaise Presidential Ambassadors continued Wyatt Jay Ray Amber Leigh Smaltz Kay’Anna T. Williams Zulay Andrea Romero Sean Michael Timmons Kevin Ishmael Wilson

Leadership Scholars 2016-2017 Makya Ann Alexander Naiyhani Iman Etheridge Lynashia Theodocia Mickens Randy Allen Danielle Stephanie Evans Ariana Elizabeth Moore Victoria Maria Baez-Quiroz Jeremy Fischer Brittany Anne Parson Heather Baker Danny Gallegos Alexandria Arielle Paul Zoe Gordon Bass Abigail A Gamble Jacob Glenn Perritt Tashana Gail Barnett Sidney J Garrett Wyatt Jay Ray Arrington Houston Bazemore Dinah Carolyn Gibbs Megan Elizabeth Reid Zoe R. Beale Keaton Devon Gilchrist Justin Jamal Robinson Andi Madison Blodgett Kristen Ayanna Harper-Edward Zulay Andrea Romero Alyssa Michelle Born Ashley Hernandez Donya Casem Salman Kimberyln Alexis Bolam Katrina Emma Hodge Christopher Michael Sassone Calvin Jerome Bowe Mackenzie Imamura Crystal T. Sarnor Sheayra Bowles Angelique' Graceelea' Jackson Shelby Eileen Shumaker Akira S. Bryant Curtis Jarvis Aaliyah Sherrie Simmons Alexia Molique Bryant Asante D. Johnson Desmond Mykel Smalls Drew Thomas Buck Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Andre Starks Marvin Lee Carrington Sharaya Alexis Johnson Linsey Gail Stigler Mariah Rose Coker Dazha Antonette Jones Linel Vanshoun Thompson Tamara Anastasia Kerri Coleman Kevin Tyler Jones Sean Michael Timmons James Bradford Conley Rochelle Miche Jones Aleeza Ashanta Walker Joshua Josia Covarrubias Sierra I. Jones Keeana Malik White Jonathan Mark Crandall John Vincent Karol Shawn Tyrone Williams Kyle Davidson Cross John Denning Kight Dakota Michael Ray Wilson Nikita Jade Deans Jasmine Koryn Latney Delanie Nicole Winslow Alexander Raven Dendy Alexis Corrin Leonard Jordan Andrew Young Mya Licole Donovan Courtney AnnMarie O’Keefe Jose Ruben Zuniga

President's List Fall 2016 Brinson Isiah Allen Suraya Ann Chase Kiyanna Sharie Harris Carlos A. Arroyo Gonzalez Whitnee Chenelle Cheek Eryka Shontrese Harrison Shonte Danielle Artis Julia Emilia Chmielewska Kayla Simone' Howard Heather Baker Mariah Rose Coker Alexander Timothy Hughes Kiara Ayiesha Banks Zachary Andrew Cooper Sarah Hope Hull Richard Corbitt Barber Kayla Christine Davis Jacob K. Hunter Shelby Lynnette Barlowe Ashley Brooke Dickens Courtney Britt Hux Arrington Houston Bazemore Charles Richard Donaldson Mateusz Michal Izycki Rebekah Kaye Beal Christopher Lane Donovan Ammaris Devon Jordan Zoe R. Beale Jax James Eddleman George Charly Kattan Charin Samone Lyric Bennett Matthew T. Edwards Connor Marshal Killeen Khrysten Elizabeth Bickham Cindy Lee Ehrich Keitra A. E. Lloyd Andi Madison Blodgett Naiyhani Iman Etheridge Julian Raphael Lopez Carrie Elizabeth Blowe Blake Aaron Eure Loricia Renee' Martin Olivia Rae Borer Danielle Stephanie Evans Divina Sylvette Mercado SheAyre Bowles Ethan Phillip Frazier Dorian Vaughn Mitchell Shamara Elexis Branch Rayven S. Freeman Melanie Elizabeth Moses Jeremy Kagan Brooker Melany Melissa Garcia Lopez Garrett A. Mossburg Lakayla Briann Brown Andrea Ruth Garrett Ryan J. Nolan Alexia Molique Bryant Rafael dos Santos Goncalves Djordje Novovic Sierra Janee' Burston Angelique Gouin Oluchi Starr Nwabuo Jordan Andrew Butner Robert Jacob Grubbs Kjahna Miccollette O Jaime Nicole Calcagno Allison Long Gupton Courtney Ann Marie O'Keefe Cynthia Jennifer Carrier Samara Leoni Hardiman Franca Valentina Pacelli Irina Certan Adrianna Latrice Harris Brittany Anne Parson President's List continued Duane Eric Perkins Abigail Elizabeth Salazar Jessica Vallejos Cameron Marquise Pierce Crystal T. Sarnor Swann Timmy Vincent Warren Powers Terrain Deshae Sharp Evelyn Hope Walker Samantha Marie Pulliam Cameron Kernis Shaw Sherelle Lynette Ware Jordan Anthony Radisavljevic Amber Leigh Smaltz Tanisha Yolanda Washington Samantha Taylor Reece Kelly Marie-Moore Smith Jordan Michael Watkins Megan Elizabeth Reid Bryce Michael Steele Keeana Malik White Renee Elizabeth Reid Jessica Nicole Stefanski Courtni Cecilia Williams Lauren Danielle Rice Lindsey Gail Stigler T'Nia Monea Williams Chantel Alisaeya Roberts Odell Franklin Tayloe Akevia C. Wilson Inecia Janelle Rolle Kevin William Taylor Jordan Andrew Young Zulay Andrea Romero Sean Michael Timmons Denis Roule Michael Dillon Todd

Dean's List Fall 2016 Bishara Michael A'ary Makayla Castro Gabrielle Yvette Grant Makya Ann Alexander Brittni Marie Chase Zoe Anne Gray Tytiana Faith Alexander Kuanicia Lanae Cherry Monique Katlynn Greene Anthony Manray Alfonso Emory Scott Chopp Dontae Greer Caleb Isaac Allen Tyjae Tabiah Clayborne Shelby Regina Griffis Randy Allen James Bradford Conley Karissa Mae Grooms Marquez Antione Alston Jeremiah Cook Farid Namig Oglu Hajizada Toni J. Anderson Brianna Tiara Cooper Aalliyah La'Shay Harrell Tyshaun Maceo Anthony Tiffany Renee Cox Alexis Rinee Harris Connor Joseph Arcobasso Dhyamond Montania Crenshaw Evangela Yvonne Harris Derrick Austin Avery Amber Nicole Cunningham Shakira Angelic Harris Jasmine Jaque' Bagley Zachary Dwayne Cunningham Taevon Jequontae Hawkins Joshua Edward Baker Angel Shuree Curtis Zaynah J. Hayes Valandra Andrea Baker De'aja Tykerrah Davis Shakayla Meshon Haynes Susan Balladares Kateisha La'Voya Davis Shareia J. Haynie Douglas Andrew Banks Kyle Robert Davison Laquiasha Hedgepeth Quiniece Nas'Ha Barnes Tiffini Ann Davis-Shelley Hannah Marie Henderson Raven N. Barnes Natalia De Andrade Damesha T. Henry Zoe Gordon Bass Takiya J. Delbridge Danielle Leann Henry Sydney Lynn Bell Alexander Raven Dendy Ashley Hernandez Janae Derricka Belt Clarissa Ann Dickens Antwuan Demetrius Hicks Brianna S. Bennett Gabrielle D. Dixon Emalie Breanna Hicks Ronisha LaVerne Berry Mya Licole Donovan Jasmine Monae' Hines Ronnae N. Berry Micaea'La Ariana Dorsey Katrina Emma Hodge Prashish Bhandari Emily Connor Duvall Audrey Lee Hubbard Ravine Renique Billy Vivian Sidea Edney Maria Guadalupe Hurtado Elisha Michelle Blowe Aisha Edwards Mackenzie Imamura Kimberlyn Alexis Bolam Charles Nykeese Edwards Angelique' Graceelea' Jackson Takayla Chantel Bolden Richard Steven Edwards Curtis Jarvis Donald Keith Boone William Creth Edwards Kelsy T. Jefferson Meredith Ann Booth Olivia Joy Eggleston Shaunessey L. Jefferson Alyssa Michelle Born Rebecca W. Emory Asante D. Johnson Calvin Jerome Bowe Leslie Nataly Escobar Ebony Shante' Johnson Wilhelmina Long Bradley Khadijah Re'Gine Evans Jerrick Lee Johnson Samuel Michael Brown-White GermaNa Lolita Farrior Qeashaunda Marie Johnson Shannon Renee Buchanan Kaymber Leaisha Felton Theron Clay Johnson Brandi Monet' Burgess Charlotte Denise Fennell Christopher Tyrone Jones Alexis Quiana Burke Aaron Cooper Flanagan Ivan Antoine Jones Alaya Ellamae Burnham Faith Leigh Fleming Kevin Tyler Jones Sierra Janelle Burns Asia Nicole Fort Melissa Jones Dejah Zhane' Burrow Ebony JaKara Fulmore Regina Marie Jones Ziyere Daezon Butler Danny Gallegos Sierra I. Jones Jennifer Leigh Caird Sarah H. Ghaffoor Shaikeyla Renee Jordan Zakeaiah Campbell Isaac Allen Gibbs Sarah Alexandre' Judd Nieasha Alexis Carmack Ahmond Gomez Adi Kaliakperov Dean's List continued Paula Michelle Keeter Shernita Denise Norman Victoria Smolchenkova Ryan Michael Kennedy Anthony Thomas Northcott De'Quaja Latisha Spain Dallas Xavier Kigler Polina Sergeevna Novachuk Madison Hope Spain Deja Michelle King Tajah Michelle Paige Christopher Deion Spruill Danielle Klunk Tiffani Antoinette Parker Emily Joyce Stafford Barkan Koprulugil Jordan A. Payne Tyler Ryan Staley Ravelly Rubinel Koume-Ngonda Amber N. Pennix Andre Starks Dustin John Lane Jacob Glenn Perritt Raven Elisha Stone McKaela Danielle Lane Chala Glen Perry Kimberly Surio Rebekah Walston Langley Brittney Deanna Pettiford Ashley Jane Tackett Nicholas Adam Lavoy Anh Thuy Phan Kobe Dennis Taylor Jodie Flanagan Lawrence Martin Alphonso Phillips Cheryl Denise Thomas Garrett R. Lee Asigian Monte Pilgreen Edwin Ja'shard Thomas Maritza Nicole Lewis Amerest S. Powell Linel Vanshoun Lee Thompson Tasita' Monte'ana Lewis Paris Raley Willie James Thompson Andrew De'jesus Lopez Keandre' Mecal Randerson Shataya M. Titus Juan Mishael Lopez Wyatt Jay Ray Phyllecia Nicole Townsend-Banks Leslie Ann Maloney Jordan Atlanta Reaves Selton Vaughan Elonga Adida Manseka Charles L. V. Reid Natasha N. Vereen Tane'zha Damanikwa Marsh LaTavia ShaTora Riddick Brie Rose Wakefield Carlos Henrique Martins Gabriella Teresa Rivera-Garcia Aleeza Ashanta Walker Quintasia Cyndrail Mattison Kayla Nicole Robins Travis Bryan Warren Tyler David Maynard Davon Eugene Robinson Lee Paul Wattam Satorria Lenore McCain Sha'Tasea Tan'Jour Robinson Matthew James Weaver Kelvin James McCoy Christopher Lee Rodgers Danielle L. Weldon Maunica Latrice Mcdaniel Brionna Day Rogers Cody Neil Wells William Austin Mcghee Chelsea Ann Rose Brandon Lamar Whitaker Jelani Anthony McKnight Javan Jamarr Rozzelle Khrystina Etta White Ashley Janelle Micheal Donya Casem Salman Richard O'neil Whitted Jasmine Lynn Miles Lauren Brooke-Ashley Sanders Enquincia Coatney Williams Qui'Wania Nicole Miller Christopher Michael Sassone Erin Michelle Williams Eric Matthew Mitchell Benjamin David Schuch Robert Earl Williams LaBelle Latish Mitchell Marques Wilson Scott Shai'Nasya Nitik'Qua Williams Marcellus Jermaine Mitchell Sadayah Renee Scott Kevin Ishmael Wilson Tony Cornelius Mitchell Patrice Antoinette Shelton Lewis Wrenn Woodard Caitlyn Brooke Mizelle Shelby Eileen Shumaker Stephan Dominique Woodard Kyasia Renee Morgan Zackary Grant Silvast Sterling Peyton Yco Narda-Gaye Taneika Mowatt Ashley Nicole Skipper Mariano Lucas Yeh Thersea Naomi Murphy Cayla Nicole Smith Danielle Nicole Young Demetrius Jermaine Newberry Kendra Brooke Smith Kimberly Ann Young Joshua Robert Nicholson Lajeffrica K. Smith Bailey Ann Zavala Isaiah Ja'mier Nixon Naomi Alana Smith Rebeccah Rose Noll Wanya Dominic Smith

Who’s Who Among Students In American Universities And Colleges 2017 Des'monay My'chelle Barnes LaTarryl Renay Hall Kinsey Michaela Modlin Calvin Jerome Bowe Melanie Gail Harris Kaitlin Elizabeth Moore Sierra Janee' Burston Melissa Merry Hernandez Mackenzie Ann Reid Suraya Ann Chase Adriea Lalece Herndon Zulay Andrea Romero Rodney Lee Countryman Sierra I. Jones Crystal T. Sarnor LeAnne Frances Crabtree Shannon Cullins Lassiter Ashley Jane Tackett Victoria Denise Cragan Elonga Adida Manseka Christina Eve Thomas Issa Michael Farhoud Trevor Lane Marshall Sierra L. White Haley Elizabeth Haggard Alisha Veronica Mobley Courtni Cecilia Williams The Board of Trustees

Term Expiring 2017 Term Expiring 2019 Mary Anne Croom, Edenton Harold W. Babb, Manakin Sabot, VA Austine O. Evans, Ahoskie Shirley B. Brown, Murfreesboro W. Steve Hauser, East Bend Betty R. Duke, Ahoskie Lawrence P. Hollister, Moseley, VA Amy Gillus, Suffolk, VA James W. Mason, Harrellsville Ronald L. Hicks, Fredericksburg, VA Jesse E. Vaughan, Murfreesboro Lloyd L. Hill, Murfreesboro Linda B. Weaver, Henderson Wayne Hill, Wake Forest Garry Whitaker, Winston Salem James T. Johnson, Jr., Ahoskie Richard S. Winstead, Roanoke, VA Sarah Virginia Parker, Murfreesboro Anthony W. Rawlings, Sr., Franklin, VA Deborah B. Vinson, Pendleton Term Expiring 2018 Stanley E. Dixon, Jr., Winton Term Expiring 2020 Miley W. “Bucky” Glover, Monroe Kemp W. Baker, Powhatan, VA E. Preston Grissom, Chesapeake, VA Lynette Bunch, Murfreesboro Cecil S. Hollomon, Jr., Ahoskie Ray Felton, Eure Howard J. Hunter III, Ahoskie Matthew B. Glover, Seaboard Julian R. Mills, Sr., Roanoke Rapids Elaine E. Myers, Ahoskie Jane E. Newsome, Winton Charles B. Pond, III, Smithfield, VA Robbie Parker, Williamston Harvey W. Reinhardt, Goldsboro Raymond Lee Richards, Charlottesville, VA W. Frank Rose, Jr., Ahoskie Barry E. Whitaker, Raleigh Hugh C. Vincent, Jr., Murfreesboro

Trustee Emeriti Bynum R. Brown, Murfreesboro Bob Hill, Sr., Murfreesboro Robert B. Spivey, Windsor Dewey W. Wells, Blowing Rock L. Clement Yancey, Oxford Chowan University Faculty 2016-2017 Ashley A. Archer (2015)...... Mathematics Jill A. Awuni (2005)...... Religion & Business Administration Kimberly S. Bailey (2010)...... Education David E. Ballew, Ph.D. (2002)...... History Ella E. Benson, Ed.D. (2015)...... Education Mukta B. Bhandari, Ph.D. (2010)...... Mathematics Lisa M. Bland (2001)...... Physical Education Sarah L. Bonner (2008)...... Library Services Ralph J Brabban, II, Ph.D. (2000)...... Religion Thomas P. Brennan (1993)...... Graphic Communications Robbin L. Buller, M.F.A. (2008)...... Art Michael W. Butrico (2007)...... Music Donnie O. Clary (2005)...... Business Administration Danielle Elizabeth Coleman (2015)...... Critical Thinking William Thomas Collins, Ph.D. (2012)...... Physical Education Thomas Grayson Cox (2016)...... English James K. Dame, II, Ph.D. (2011)...... Biology John H. Davis, Ph.D. (1981)...... English Gladys A. DeJesus, Ph.D. (1993)...... Economics Brian P. DeWitt (2013)...... Physical Education John J. Dilustro, Ph.D. (2005)...... Biology Ashley N. Doane, Ph.D. (2011)...... Psychology Brian C. Duffy, Ph.D. (2016)...... Chemistry Thomas I. Eisenmenger (2000)...... Information Systems Nicole R. Ford, Ph.D. (2016)...... Biology Taylor Patrick Furlough (2010)...... Physical Education Paul R. Gilliam, III, Ph.D. (2011)...... Religion Audrey S. Griffin, Ph.D. (2011)...... Information Systems & Management James M. Guthrie, D.M.A. (2005)...... Music Mark N. Hall (2013)...... Physical Education James L. Hammond (2008)...... Physical Education Steven E. Harders, M.F.A. (2003)...... Communication & Drama P. Randy Harrell (2000)...... Critical Thinking A. Linda Hassell (1975)...... Library Services Timothy S. Hayes, Ph.D. (2014)...... English Mary E. Hellmann, D.M.A. (2015)...... Music Mitchell E. Henke, Ph.D. (2013)...... Graphic Communications Bryan T. Herek, Ph.D. (2013)...... English Howard Bryan Hill, Jr. (2012)...... Physical Education Matthew R. Hood (2016)...... Physical Education Mary Ann Howell (2012)...... Information Systems Geron Jaymel Hyke (2015)...... Criminal Justice Russell H. Johnson, III (2012)...... Education LaToya D. Jones (2016)...... Physical Education Meredith L. Davies Long (1999)...... Physical Education Lisa M. Lowry, D.M. (2016)...... Music Joel G. McCormick, Ph.D. (2016)...... Recreation Frank Osborne McFarland (2008)...... Physical Education Heather L. McGuire, Ph.D. (2005)...... Biology Linda L. Miles, Ph.D. (2010)...... Finance Kevin J. Misenheimer, Ph.D. (2015)...... Management Carolyn C. Modlin, Ph.D. (2001)...... Education Danny B. Moore, Ph.D. (1994)...... History Jacob M. Muldowney, M.F.A. (2015)...... Art Jennifer Raha Newhouse, M.F.A. (2015)...... Creative Writing Jennifer Groves Newton (2005)...... Graphic Communications Cynthia S. Nicholson, Ph.D. (2005)...... English Lewis I. Nicholson (2007)...... Criminal Justice Ellen J. Ordnung (2006)...... Physical Education Julie S. Parker, Ph.D. (2004)...... Psychology James A. Parrott, Ph.D (2014)...... Physical Education Drew S. Phillips (2013)...... Religion Rachel R. Phillips, Ph.D. (2014)...... Psychology Jennifer Z. Place, Ph.D. (2008)...... Psychology Timothy Z. Place (2008)...... Physical Education John S. Pond, Jr., D.M. (2011)...... Religion Paula B. Pressnell (2005)...... Music Mitchell R. Radford (2005)...... Business Administration Keith A. Reich, Ph.D. (2011)...... Religion Donna G. Robbins (2007)...... Accounting Christina M. Rupsch, M.F.A. (1994)...... Art Alan Keith Scott (2014)...... Critical Thinking Edward N. Snyder, Ph.D. (2014)...... History Christopher P. Stagl, M.F.A. (2016)...... Graphic Design Christian L. Stambaugh (2009)...... Physical Education Michelle L. Surerus, Ph.D. (2016)...... Graphic Communications Gregory S. Taylor, Ph.D. (2006)...... History Hunter Stuart Taylor (2015)...... Business Administration Patsy W. Taylor (1991)...... Marketing Benjamin E. Thorburn, Ph.D. (2016)...... Music Brenda S. Tinkham, Ed.D. (2006)...... Education Richard Allen Todd (2015)...... Mathematics James P. Truesdell (2005)...... Mathematics Catherine Vickers (2013)...... English Brett T. Vincent (2012)...... Physical Education Kurtis F. Von Bargen (2015)...... Physical Education Corina L. Wack, Ph.D. (2011)...... Biology Amy R. Wethington, Ph.D. (2005)...... Biology Christopher Martin Whalley (2014)...... Physical Education Thomas H. Whitaker, Ph.D. (2002)...... Mathematics Christopher D. White (2015)...... Physical Education M. Christopher White, Ph.D. (2003)...... Religion Mari E. Wiles (2006)...... Religion Georgia E. Williams (1998)...... Library Services Lee Mark Williams (2015)...... Physical Education Shannon D. Williams (2007)...... Accounting Jayne H. Wolfskill (2006)...... Education Pamela Cook Woodard (2014)...... Criminal Justice Seok Yoon, Ph.D. (2008)...... Physical Education Brandon G. Zoch (2006)...... Critical Thinking Chowan University Adjunct Faculty 2016-2017 Marcanne Andersen (2016)...... Communication Yolanda M. Artis (2016)...... Psychology Candice R. Artis (2016)...... Biology Sharon W. Askew (2015)...... Communication Harold Barnes, Sr. (2015)...... Criminal Justice Kevin P. Baugh (2012)...... Interdisciplinary Studies MeChelle S. Blunt (2015)...... Education Marshall W. Bowles (2016)...... Physical Sciences Emily F. Boyd (2015)...... Geography Lyndsay B. Britt (2011)...... Mathematics Kenneth W. Buffaloe (2006)...... Physical Education Eddie N. Bulls, III (2010)...... History Peggy S. Clark (2004)...... Dance Wanda S. Covington (2016)...... Criminal Justice Kay L. Crandall (2011)...... History Suzanne M. Daniel (2015)...... Music Sherie M. Davis (2016)...... Critical Thinking William J. Eger (2016)...... Political Science Gregory Alan English (2013)...... Sports Ministry Christopher W. Evans (2016)...... History Kristen L. Fajardo (2016)...... Psychology Dawn B. Formo (2010)...... Mathematics James R. Garrett (2015)...... Criminal Justice Pudden S. Gorlesky (2016)...... Health Christopher R. Guerra (2016)...... Physical Education Andrea Hall-Leonard (2011)...... Communication Amy E. Harbin (2016)...... Communication Carla J. Harmon (2016)...... Psychology Maria R. Jones, J.D. (2012)...... Business Virgil I. Krapauskas, Ph.D. (2000)...... History Christopher T. Langston (2011)...... Sociology Michael Laubach (2015)...... Music Teresa P. Lewis (2015)...... Economics David M. Lingle, M.D. (2010)...... Biology Alice F. Lyons (2012)...... Health Mollie M. Madden, Ph.D. (2015)...... History Daniel I. McCamish (2010)...... Mathematics Hope E. Miller (2011)...... Dance Eric S. Musselwhite (2015)...... Music Ivan C. Ndamukong, Ph.D. (2016)...... Biology Dennis J. Northerner (2016)...... Music Patricia Lynn Owens (2013)...... Psychology Jeanette L. Pellegrin (2015)...... History Peter J. Pellegrin (2016)...... English Debra K. Perez (2016)...... English Linda T. Pfingst (2010)...... Health Keith Poche (2016)...... Interdisciplinary Studies Rita Rogers (2015)...... English Darlene A. Stoll (2016)...... Art Ballard E. Sully (2015)...... Music Amy F. Swain (2015)...... Biology Carl L. Sweat, Jr. (2015)...... Psychology Zachary N. Tenuta (2016)...... Physical Education Jamie L. Thompson (2016)...... Critical Thinking Juan Vaughan, II (2016)...... Mathematics Gail C. Wade (2008)...... Education Kim D. Walker-Lee (2016)...... Critical Thinking Joyetta L. Williams (2016)...... Interdisciplinary Studies George N. Wozniak (2016)...... Music Gretchen S. Zoch (2010)...... Education The Mace Originally a stout club or weapon, the mace was converted by the early Romans into an emblem of power and control. Use of the mace in the parliament of England dates from the twelfth century when medieval universities also adopted the mace as a symbol of order and authority. The modern mace continues to signify dignity and authority and usually leads academic processions at formal convocations and commencements, and its placement and removal from a position of honor indicate the opening and closing of ceremonial sessions. The Chowan University mace is crafted into three sections of staff, sphere, and finial and made of walnut, ornamented with gold and silver. The staff is a fluted column representing historic McDowell Columns Building and the pillars of Chowan University support: North Carolina Baptists, students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, trustees and visitors. On the front side of the column’s capital is the Chowan University seal and on the reverse side are the Greek symbols for Christian: chi and rho, alpha and omega, symbols representing the Christian heritage of Chowan University. The Latin words trivium and quadrivium appear on the remaining sides, words suggesting the several liberal arts as well as the two divisions of education in Roman schools. The sphere of the mace symbolizes Chowan’s universal concerns, the representative student body, and her holistic approach to education. Finally, the third section of the mace called the finial is comprised of a band and flame, the latter portraying the Chowan experience as a source of intelligent and spiritual illumination. The Chowan University mace was wrought by George Cloyd of Colonial Williamsburg. The mace was endowed by former trustee and Chowan staff member R. Clayton Lewis in honor of his wife, Mary Alice Lewis.

The Chain of Office Chowan University’s Chain of Office is approximately 38 inches long. Each link in the chain represents a part of the institution. At the center is the seal of the university mounted on a base of wood salvaged from a McDowell Columns Building renovation. The triangular shape of the base suggests the Trinity. The chain links are sterling and of the Old World continuous knot design. This pattern is reminiscent of early Christian art in Ireland. The hand-engraved seal, also of sterling, is round with the name of the university and the date of its founding placed on a ring at its edge. In the center are the Latin words Lux et Veritas and symbols depicting the school’s mission and its religious affiliation. The chain was wrought by George Cloyd of Colonial Williamsburg.

Academic Regalia of the Chowan University Faculty Since its origin over 600 years ago at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, the custom of wearing academic regalia at such events as college and university convocations and graduations has remained relatively unchanged with regard to the actual apparel to include gowns, hoods, mortarboards, tassels, and other designated emblems. One symbolic reason for so little change in the regalia is that wearing such denotes a devotion to the qualities of serious study and disciplined persistence toward academic excellence which have remained the mainstay of reputable educational institutions. With a few exceptions, gowns are by and large still black and are of three types: the bachelor’s gown is a simple apparel which falls in straight lines from detailed yoke; the master’s gown is similar to the bachelor’s except for its unique arrangement of long sleeves with square ends which hang well below the elbows; the doctor’s gown is very detailed, as a full-cut, flowing costume distinguished by the velvet panels down the front and around the neck and by three velvet bars on each of the bell-shaped sleeves. Originally conceived as a garment to protect the wearer from inclement weather, the hood has become the identifying symbol of the wearer’s degree. The length of the hood denotes the degree the wearer holds: three feet for the bachelor’s degree, three and a half for the master’s, and four for the doctorate. The linings of these hoods indicate the colleges or universities which conferred the degrees. Whereas, the linings indicate the institutions, the colors of the trimming indicate the major field of learning: white for arts, pink for music, drab for business, silver-gray for speech, dark blue for philosophy, sage green for physical education, golden yellow for science, cream for social science, scarlet for theology, lemon for library science, copper for economics, and light blue for education.