Convocation, Athletics, Parade Highlight Homecoming
The Lincoln Lion Spring 1993 Convocation, Athletics, Parade Highlight Homecoming
An All-University featuring 25 paintings of to the International Student Associa- Convocation, a fashion show Underground Railroad tion, Historical Society, Class of '95, sponsored by the Class of Stations in the Chester Class of '96, and the Japanese Club. 1994, and a parade high- County region by local A Saturday night concert featured lighted Lincoln University's artist Lee H. Carter; a a rap group, The Hit Squad, 1992 Homecoming, October soccer meet in which consisting of EPMD, DAS EFX, K- 18 through 24. A Profes- Lincoln bested Gallaudet Solo, and Redman. sional and Entrepreneur College 4-0; a Lincoln On Sunday, October 28, there was Evening Seminar featured Invitational Cross a well-attended morning worship more than 15 alumni/ae Country meet; and an service and afternoon Gospel Concert who met with students and alumni-student lun- at Mary Dod Brown Memorial Chapel. offered career and academic cheon which honored advice and information. Dr. Theodore Randolph Other activities of the week '21. In addition, the long celebration included a annual meetings of the pep rally, Casino Night, Executive Committee of Senior Class Dance, and the General Alumni annual Greek Sing. Association and the This year's theme was Lincoln University "Strength Through Unity: Ladies Auxiliary were Continuing a held as usual. Legacy of Leadership." Special Homecoming The week began on Day guests were the Sunday, October 18, with sons of three prominent the evening coronation of Democrats — Michael Miss and Mr. Lincoln: Mr. and Miss Lincoln, William B. Mclntyre 11 and Shurrone Young, Brown, son of Demo- At the Lincoln University Invitational on Shurrone Young from at Homecoming '92. More Homecoming Day photos on pages 6 &7. cratic National Commit- Homecoming Day, runner Derek Brown came Washington, D.C., and tee Chair Ron Brown; within tenths of a second of breaking the William B. Mclntyre II, from Balti- serves as an ambassador for Lincoln. Harold Ford Jr., son of a Tennessee current Lincoln University cross country more, MD. Miss Lincoln, 20, who Rev. Jeffrey Leath, D.D., from the congressman; and Jesse Jackson Jr. — record, which was set in 1967. According to majors in international relations and Bethel A.M.E. Church in who urged the crowd to go to the Coach Cyrus Jones, Brown ranks No. 2 on the Spanish with a minor in Japanese, Wilmington, DE, was the guest polls on Election Day. list of all-time top Lincoln runners. At the will represent the University in the speaker at a Monday Prayer Break- Prizes for outstanding presenta- 1992 NCAA Regional Championships, he 1993 Miss Collegiate African-Ameri- fast. Wednesday's All-University tions in the afternoon parade went ranked nine out of'394 participants. can Pageant. A 20-year-old, 6'3" tall Convocation honored K. Leroy Irvis, biology/education major, Mr. Lincoln former House Speaker of the Com- hopes to make a positive impact as he monwealth of Pennsylvania. At 8 p.m., the Office of Table of Contents Student Activities hosted the grand opening of the Convocation, Fashion Show, Parade Highlight Homecoming 1 Lions' Den in the base- Activities of the Director of Alumni Relations 2 ment of Ashmun Hall. New Executive Secretary Pledges Devotion, Commitment 3 Atlantic City Weekend: Alumni, Students & Music 4 Homecoming Day on Class Notes 5 Saturday included a full schedule of events. In Memoriam 5 There were exhibits of Homecoming Photos 6 projects by the Biology Dedication of the Alumni Memorial Arch 8 and Chemistry Depart- Reunion Class Representatives 8 ments and LASER It's the Percentage that Counts! 9 students; the Langston Lincoln University Plans International Center 9 Alumni/ae Addresses Needed 10 The Chinese Club marches in the 1992 Hughes Memorial Commencement 1993 Tentative Schedule 12 Homecoming Day Parade. Library Open House The Lincoln Lion 2
Activities of the Director of Alumni Relations by Wyatt Johnson
The administration of Lincoln made for students to visit University has proven to be sincere in Lincoln by bus from both public and its effort to rejuvenate the alumni. private high schools. Fund raising During the past seven months, I have events are also being planned. A visited over 12 chapters, traveling as chapter was formed in Atlanta, far as California, to meet our gradu- Georgia, and fund raising committees ates. We have gathered together in as well as a committee for student fellowship and rekindled the "Old recruitment have been established. Lincoln Spirit," one to another. Materials have been forwarded to support the Atlanta Alumni Associa- tion in their efforts to uplift Lincoln culturally and financially. Atlanta (CA) Alumni and Alumnae Meet. (Left to right) standing, rear: Raymond Toomer The South Jersey Alumni Associa- '71, Myron Nezvry '75; seated: Ann Davis '79, Richetta Council '75, Delores Hodge '75, tion recently had a Lincoln Carol Luther '71, Cheryl Ford '76; front: Giuen Hall Passmore '77. University Weekend in Atlantic City, demonstrate what our graduates, sion ministry that will reach viewers New Jersey. Guidance counselors imbued with the Lincoln spirit, can in five states. All graduates are from public and private high schools achieve for the Alma Mater. The urged to attend a church pastored by were in attendance as were students Career Services Department at a Lincoln graduate the third Sunday in a two-day seminar given by the Lincoln will now receive additional in February (Feb. 21). Admissions Department of Lincoln. recruitment attention from Bally's- We hope that you will initiate The weekend was highlighted by a Atlantic City and -Las Vegas as a programs to enhance your chapter's Concert Choir performance that was result of their participation. image and that of Lincoln through sponsored jointly by the Jethro We are presently planning a the arts media in your area. Do you Presbyterian Church, of which many benefit with the rhythm and blues realize that Lincoln now has 18 Lincoln graduates have been mem- singing group, "The Delfonics," a resident halls? Do you realize that bers and ministers; the Alumni \- member of which is plans are under Association; the Ladies Auxiliary; a former student and Bally's-Atlantic City. The way for an (Randy Cain) of We will also ... initiate a honoree was Dr. Amaza M. Lockett, International Lincoln University. Wyatt B. Johnson '65 longtime member of the Lincoln Lincoln Day Worldwide Building for the We will seek the University Ladies Auxiliary and a 50- Arts and Humani- In California, I met with our cooperation of our when Lincoln ministers year teacher in the Atlantic City ties? Do you alumni in Los Angeles, San graduates and School System. This effort demon- will speak on the Alma realize that the Francisco and San Diego. As a result, alumni in their strated the ability of various depart- Dickey Building concrete student recruitment pro- support of this Mater ....All graduates ments of Lincoln to support the has an auditorium grams have been realized, especially benefit that will Office of Alumni Relations in a multi- are urged to attend a that can seat 500 in Los Angeles under Raymond raise funds for the faceted program. The success merits persons? Do you Butler '49. The result will be a more Capital Campaign church pastored by a more consideration when one realize that diversified student body in which of Lincoln Univer- realizes that it was put together in a Lincoln graduate the Lincoln has taken resident hall discussion will stretch sity. on an interna- across cultural, ethnic and geographic scant two months, with some alumni Recently, owners third Sunday in tional flavor boundaries. meeting for the first time. It is hoped that this will serve as an incentive to of a Philadelphia February (Feb. 21). through the In Cleveland, Ohio, plans are being television station Center for Public visited Lincoln. It is Policy and Diplo- The Lincoln University Lion is published semi-annually by Lincoln University, envisioned that from this visit all macy, and that the projections are to Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 19352. Telephone: (215) 932-8300. areas of our great University — have students living in areas of Contributions are welcome. administrative, development, physi- domitories according to their disci- Entered as second class mail at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, under Act cal and student affairs — may be plines? By realizing these things, you of August 24,1912 USPS 313-940. highlighted to the television viewing may feel more comfortable in recom- Compiled and edited by the Office of Public Relations and Publications, audience. This enhanced view of mending students to Lincoln and Lincoln Hall Fourth Floor, Room 406. Lincoln should benefit us through giving Lincoln University the needed increased corporate giving by area media exposure in your area. Director of Public Relations and Publications Gordon L. Hesse corporations and assure us of a Hopefully, this new pride in Editor Mary Alice Lyons constant flow of excellent area Lincoln — our past, present and Designer ...;..... Bradley A. Robison students. future — will lead to increased Production Assistant < Susan White We will also use the media to alumni giving, more active alumni Director of Alumni Relations ', Wyatt Johnson initiate a Lincoln Day Worldwide chapters, matching funds from Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association Bruce M. Benson when Lincoln ministers will speak on corporations, and gifts from founda- Special Assistant to the , the Alma Mater. One graduate, tions as we strive ahead in the President for Alumni Giving Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman William J. Simmons '35, has a televi- academic realm. The Lincoln Lion 3
New Executive Secretary Pledges Devotion, Commitment by Bruce M. Benson '75
According to the constitution of cil, or Executive Committee legisla- closely with the Director the General Alumni Association of tion or policy; to work in conjunction of Alumni Relations. Lincoln University, it shall be the and cooperation with the president in I shall endeavor to duty of the executive secretary to take carrying out all orders and measures bring to this office the minutes at all meetings of the General adopted by the General Alumni same devotion and Alumni Association, the Council, and Association, the Council, or the commitment demon- the Executive Committee; to record Executive Committee; to receive and strated by my predeces- these minutes in a book provided for deposit all funds and fees with the sor, Dr. H. Alfred Farrell. this purpose; to notify the member- treasurer; to submit annually to the (Mr. Benson was ship of all meetings; to keep an Council a report of the activities of appointed to the position accurate membership directory with the office and of the Association for of executive secretary at addresses certified by the various the current year, together with the Homecoming meet- local chapters; to serve as secretary of recommendations for enhancing the ing of the Council. Dr. the Executive Committee; to present Association's capacity for accom- Farrell will assist him as at each annual meeting of the Asso- plishing its objectives; and to work assistant secretary.) Bruce M. Benson ciation a tentative list of the members who died in the intervening year; to supply each regional vice president with the roster of alumni in the region and other useful information; TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM to assist the president in executing all Social Security Number. Date General Alumni Association, Coun- Name (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) _Presently Attending _Campus P.O.Box (or) _Date You Last Attended Lincoln University (or) _Date of Graduation from Lincoln University
. . Reunion class secretaries v:-:'; Current Address (3's and ti'sfaxe reiriin^ed that ; nominations ofdeserying',/'•':'.'• r! Please send . Copy(s) of my transcript to: should reaclvthe Executive; • Setfetary oh; or; before Febru- ary 15. The names of rtomi- - nees are sent to the Nominat- ing Committee, which picks.... the names to be presented to TRANSCRIPT(S) REQUESTED IS NEEDED FOR (check where appropriate): the Council of the Association. The Nominating Committee 1. Scholarship 3. Employment 5. Professional School takes into consideration the _2. Transfer 4. Graduate School _6. Student Use nominee's contribution to Lincoln as well as his or her FEE: $5.00/copy non-refundable (First unofficial and first official copy are free) achievements in a chosen field. Awards are limited to reunion Official transcripts are prepared and mailed directly to official agencies ONLY. Official classes so that over the years transcripts are not given to students. Unofficial transcripts are given to students only. every alumnus or alumna has ALL DEBTS WITH THE UNIVERSITY MUST BE SATISFIED BEFORE YOUR REQUEST the opportunity to be nomi- CAN BE HONORED. PLEASE ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS FOR PROCESSING. nated. Awards usually go to alumni who have been out of Lincoln for 20 or more years and who are financially current with the Alumni (Student Signature) (Business Office Approval) Association at the time of their FOR REGISTRAR'S OFFICE USE ONLY nomination. .Payment Received Date. The Lincoln Lion 4
Atlantic City Weekend: Alumni, Students & Music
The Martin Luther King, Jr. college fair and a concert by the artist-in-residence at School Complex in Atlantic City was Lincoln University Concert Choir. Lincoln, provided a the site on November 20 - 21 of a The two-day event was attended by stirring selection of guidance counselors representing 14 gospel and tradi- schools and several hundred alumni tional music, along and community and religious lead- . with compositions by ers. accompanist Dr. John The weekend began Friday D. Cooper, '47. afternoon with an information The Choir sings seminar for high school guidance for chapel services, directors and college career person- convocations and nel. The seminar included the other special campus presentation of the history and occasions and background of Lincoln, courses of presents programs at study, admission requirements, fees, schools, churches and financial aid and scholarships. conventions through- Saturday afternoon's session for out the East. Per- high school students and their forming with such parents offered background on varied artists as courses of study, student life and Clifton Davis, H. B. cultural events. Retired Atlantic City Barnum, and Melba Dr. Amaza M. Lockett, Atlantic City Honoree Mayor James Usry '46; Dr. Charles Moore, the group Edington, Vice President for Enroll- recently sang at the Kennedy Center the voices of many inner city youths ment Planning and Student Life; Ms. in New York and the Hilton Ballroom for high school and college choirs. Krystal Miller '91, counselor with the in Washington, D.C. She was also instrumental in estab- Office of Admissions; Dr. Frank The concert was held in honor of lishing the Guest House at Lincoln. "Tick" Coleman '35; and Wyatt Dr. Amaza Lockett, a leader in the Dr. Lockett's father, two brothers, Johnson, III '65, Director of Alumni Lincoln University Ladies Auxiliary and her husband, the late Richard T. Relations, made presentations to the and a teacher in Atlantic City for Lockett, all graduated from Lincoln. At the Lincoln University Weekend in college fair attendees. more than 50 years. Dr. Lockett The concert was co-sponsored by Atlantic City, Mayor James Whelan On Saturday evening, the Con- directed the choirs at various the Jethro Memorial Presbyterian recognized honorce Amaza Lockettfor decades cert Choir, under the direction of churches in Atlantic City as well as Church Men's Club, Bally's - Atlantic of positive influence upon the community. Doris M. Mayes, mezzo soprano and the local YMCA where she developed City, the Ladies Auxiliary of Lincoln University and the Lincoln University Alumni Associa- tion. The evening's program was emceed by Dr. Lockett's former student, former Mayor James Usry. Current Atlantic City Mayor Whelan paid tribute, and Ms. Redinia Gilliam-Mosee of Bally's-Atlantic City also honored Dr. Lockett. Dignitaries from the state and local community were in attendance as were former students and teachers. Wyatt Johnson, III, was cited by Rev. Clifford E. Richards, pastor of Jethro Memorial Presbyterian Church, for outstanding contributions and achievements. Jethro has been pastored by a series of Lincoln gradu- ates, including CM. Cain '12, Former Atlantic City Mayor James Usry '46 einceed the Lincoln University Weekend which featured the Concert Choir O.T. Davis '27, and Wyatt B. directed by Doris M. Mayes, mezzo soprano and artist-in residence at Lincoln. Johnson Jr. '36, Seminary '39. The Lincoln Lion 5 Class Notes '34 degree from Hahnemann, holds five NY. The couple resides in a suburb of U.S. patents. Philadelphia, PA. The W. BERNARD HOWARD Wing of the Newport News General Hospital in Virginia was dedicated '68 Dr. RON WELBURN, a scholar- '84 on November 20. PATRICIA W. WILSON Bishop QUINTIN E. PRIMO JR. consultant for the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities, poet WITHERSPOON has successfully was the celebrant for mass on June 28 completed the medical school at the Cathedral of St. John in and lecturer, has been appointed an Associate Professor in the English curriculum at the Pennsylvania State Wilmington, DE, marking 50 years of University College of Medicine. Dr. ordination in the Episcopal priest- Department of Massachusetts at Amherst. Witherspoon graduated on May 17 hood. He was further honored on and plans to intern at Richland November 21, when St. Matthew's Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC. Episcopal Church paid him tribute at '70 a program at Downs Cultural Center MICHAEL KEYSER resigned as in Wilmington, DE. director of the control division of the '87 & '89 number games after 15 years of TRACEY J. HUNTER, former service with the Pennsylvania Special Collections Librarian at '36 Lottery, during which time $12.7 Lincoln, and KATHLEEN JEAN The H. CARL MOULTRIE I Court- billion in sales and $6.6 billion in BUTLER were married in Philadel- house of the District of Columbia was winnings were effected. phia on July 26. Mr. Hunter has also Dr. E. Trent Andrezus '58 dedicated on July 2. been selected as the 1992-93 Ameri- '74 can Library Association Minority '58 DARRYL W. JACKSON recently Fellow; he is the first Black male E. TRENT ANDREWS, M.D., an became a partner in Arnold & Porter, chosen for this honor. associate clinical professor of the largest law firm based in Wash- In Memoriam orthopaedic surgery at the University ington, D.C. '91 of California in San Francisco and an New Jersey Governor Jim Florio has BENJAMIN G. DOYLE, the internationally recognized medical '75 & '80 appointed Master of Human three-year-old son of DEBRA LONG inventor, has been elected to the JEROME LEE MUNFORD and Services graduate YVONNE DOYLE '76 and Robert Doyle and the Board of Trustees of Hahnemann DEBRA KIM HARPER were mar- BONITTO-DOGGETT of Atlantic nephew of CHARLES LONG '76, University in Philadelphia. Dr. ried on June 20,1992. Munford is a City deputy director of the Casino died on November 19 of an unknown Andrews, who earned his medical federal administrative law judge. Reinvestment Development Author- illness. Expressions of sympathy in ity. She formerly served on the the form of contributions may be sent '81 Authority's board. The CRDA "In Loving Memory of Benjamin G. JAMES T. DAVIS II, Executive Director commented on the Doyle" to Children's Hospital Critical a former appellate law appointment: "I think she's an Care Unit, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, clerk to Hon. James H. excellent choice, knowing her profes- Washington, D.C. 20010. Coleman Jr., has been sional and academic background. made a member of She has a unique insight, having '31 Brach, Eichler, served on the board and helped LEROY D. JOHNSON, who retired Rosenberg, Silver, develop policy." in 1979 after 22 years as dean of Bernstein, Hammer & Master of Human Services Program Lincoln University, died on September Gladstone, Counsel- graduate CHRIS MULLIKIN was 3. Homecoming Services were held in lors at Law. The firm recently appointed co-director of the Mary Dod Brown Memorial Chapel has offices in Collaborative Care Program at the on September 6. Roseland, NJ, and Memorial Hospital in Easton, MD. A New York, NY. graduate of the Macqueen Gibbs '34 Willis School of Nursing, she is also GIBEON L. "GIB" YOUNG, a '83 continuing her duties as nurse resident of Mount Airy, PA, died on V:,. CAROLE M. manager of the Hospital's September 26 at the age of 80. BECKETT was 2-East North. (Left to right) Concert Choir member Tshela Hardnett, hoiwree married to Dwight J. Dr. Amaza Lockett, and former Atlantic City Mayor James Usry '60 Washington on July RUSSELL P. DANIEL JR. died in '46 at the Lincoln University Weekend in Atlantic City. 11,1992, in Queens, '92 SIPHO SITHOLE was accepted, Germantown Hospital in Philadel- with full funding, by the London phia, PA, on September 29. He was 55. School of Economics in London, Class Notes England. '72 Master of Human Services Program GEORGE A. ADAMS, of Sewickley, graduate BLONDELL PARSONS PA, died on January 18,1992. Contributions Welcome has been appointed Executive Lincoln Alumni/ae are invited to submit news of their recent accom- Director of the YMCA of Philadel- '83 plishments, employment changes, new endeavors, marriages, etc., for phia. The first Black female to hold DAVID J. WAY, 38, of West Chester, inclusion in Class Notes. Please send to The Lincoln Lion, Office of Public the position, she formerly worked as PA, died on December 13 in Jefferson Relations, Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA 19352. a DUI coordinator for Philadelphia Hospital, Philadelphia, following County. injuries sustained in an accident. Homecoming Day Parade participants Paul Agoha and Carla McKenzie strike a happy pose.
Dr. Theodore O. Randolph '21 is presented an Alumni Achievement Award from the Lincoln University Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi by Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman '35 and jereleigh Archer '57 on Homecoming Day.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority steppin' at the Greek Sing, Homecoming '92.
Lincoln's exciting 4-0 soccer game win added to the festivities of Homecoming '92. Homecoming President Niara Sudarkasn is flanked by (left to right) Harold Ford Jr., son of Tennessee Corigressman Harold Ford Sr.; Jesse Jackson Jr., son of activist Jesse Jackson; and Michael Brown, son of Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown. The three campus visitors attended Homecoming Day at Lincoln to encourage all to vote in last November's election.
A Lincoln student models a shiny nexu outfit at tb.e Homecoming '92 Fashion Show.
Lincoln University Cheerleaders demonstrated vim, vigour, and that "Old Lincoln Spirit" at the Homecoming '92 Pep Rally.
'.coming '92.
Some of the alumni participants who returned to Lincoln University for the Professional and Entrepreneur Evening Seminar at Dickey Hall were (left to right) Tracey Hunter '87, Dr. H. Alfred Farrell '34, Robert Byrd '52, Dr. Alvin Cuff '53, Carla Ray '82, William Scott '51, Dr. Philip Skerrett '47, Dr. Ralph Lowry '55, Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman '35, Mary Shropshire '81, Allen Shropshire '56, Alfred Shropshire '56, John Laivton '42, Andristine Robinson '74, Rev. John Polk '51, Sam Mason '50, Nilda Roman '80, and Rev. John Parkinson '51. The Lincoln Lion 8
Dedication of the Alumni Memorial Arch
(Editor's Note: The following, written b\j Dr. George E. Cannon, Lincoln Class of Lincoln men now living to re-dedicate themselves to the noble cause for 1893, is reprinted from the Lincoln University Herald, June-July 1922. It ivas which Lincoln stands, and to the service of humanity. contributed to The Lion by Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman.) The dedication prayer, full of devotion to God, love for mankind It was thought that interest in the President's visit would overshadow the and loyalty to Lincoln, was made by Rev. Dr. Chas. S. Freeman, of other commencement exercises, but after all the climax of the season was Philadelphia. reached in the dedication of the Alumni Memorial Arch, spanning the main A masterly "Presentation Address" was made by Dr. Benjamin B. Jeffers of entrance to the campus, and erected by the Alumni to "The men of Lincoln Steelton, Pa. He closed one of the most eloquent addresses ever made at University who served their country in the World War." The dedica- Lincoln by appealing to nature to cause the winds to blow gently tion followed the commencement exercises at 3:30 p.m., and the rains to fall softly on the Memorial Arch so the procession headed by the Alumni, wending 'Ii/ • .. that, like the pyramids in their silent eloquence, it their way across Rendall Field to the Arch at might endure forever. the northern entrance to the University. Rev. Dr. John B. Rendall, President of Dr. George E. Cannon, of Jersey City, the University, in an address full of N.J., President of the Alumni emotion and praise accepted the Association, was master of Arch in behalf of the Trustees. ceremonies, and introduced as Prof. Wm. Hallock Johnson first speaker, Dr. William T. painted a glowing picture of a Carr, Jr., of Baltimore, who greater Lincoln University spoke on "Our Alma made possible by the Mater." His address was devotion and loyalty of her scholarly and full of Alumni. "Dear Old fervor, and he said that Lincoln," the Alma Mater Lincoln students got song, was sung, with Mr. something not in the Joseph N. Hill leading; catalogue —the conse- and Rev. Dr. John T. crated spirit of Lincoln Colbert, of Baltimore, University, made so by Secretary of the the devoted Christian Alumni Association, life of the lamented ex- pronounced the president, Dr. Isaac N. benediction. Rendall, and kept alive by At the top of the those who succeeded him. memorial tablet placed in Hon. Walter G. Alexander, the wall of the Arch is the of Orange, N.J., member of head of Abraham Lincoln, the New Jersey Legislature, for whom the institution is made the Dedication Oration, named, with the inscription and spoke of the remarkable around it: "If the Son shall make success of Lincoln graduates in all you free, ye shall be free indeed." walks of life and their contribution to With a brilliant Junior Oratorical human progress. In probably the Contest in the morning and a fine greatest speech of his career, Dr. Alexander Commencement program in the after- dedicated the Arch to the Lincoln men who noon, the dedication of the arch marked "the served in the World War, and then called on the end of a perfect day."
Reunion Class Representatives Looking forward to a large turnout of alumni/alumnae, we have planned an interesting schedule of Commencement events. The venue for the banquet will be Manuel Rivero Hall, where class pictures will be taken. You may contact your class agent regarding specifics, as follows:
1928 Joseph A. Bailey 212-795-6904 1963 Sylvester Murray 216-687-2139 1933 Roscoe Carroll 213-733-4321 216-486-4195 1938 "Beak" Bailey 915-775-0575 1968 Lloyd Asparagus 215-932-8300 1943 Al Jordan 914-725-0306 1973 Michael Benjamin 215-842-1565 Theodore Cordan 301-588-3757 1978 Nathan South 215-932-8300 1948 William Hutchings 912-742-7036 1983 Arthur Robinson 718-398-3581 1953 Peyton Gray 215-472-7036 212-772-8835 1958 Rev. Jesse Anderson 215-473-3065 1988 Brian Haynesworth 615-525-9671 The Lincoln Lion 9
It's the Percentage that Counts! by Dr. P. J. Kennedy, Vice President for Development and External Relations
When approaching foundations named for the anti-slavery gifts under $100. There were 229 such Class of 1977 - $3,785 to contribute to our Capital Cam- activist who founded Lincoln and contributors in Fiscal Year 1992. Class of 1982 - $2,865 paign, we find we are at a disadvan- provided the school's early principal When alumni make individual If your Lincoln University educa- tage. One of the evaluation criteria support from his personal funds, donations, the contributions are tion has enabled you to succeed for securing capital grants is an includes a growing circle of success- counted toward the total class gift. in your desired career, procure alumni contribution rate of at least ful alumni/ae and friends who have Reunion classes for 1992 made the employment, mature into a well- 25%. While our alumni donations invested $1,000 or more in Lincoln's following donations of at least $2,500: rounded individual, or pursue any have increased from less than 1% in mission. Last year, a total of 76 of a myriad of other personal en- 1985 to 9.5% in 1992, we cannot earned this distinction. Class of 1937 •$4,100 deavors, it is now up to you to give Class of 1942 • compete with institutions whose Membership in the Horace Mann $60,779 something back. Your participation, Class of 1947 • alumni giving patterns are in the 35% Bond Society, named in honor of $3,550 to whatever degree is possible, is Class of 1952 - to 67% range. We must reach the the 1923 graduate who became the $9,425 extremely important and will be Class of 1957 • goal of a minimum 25% in order to first black president of Lincoln, is $3,850 greatly appreciated. Please mail Class of 1967 • qualify for funding from many extended to individuals who contrib- $5,365 your contribution, no matter the Class of 1972 • sources. ute annual gifts of $500 to $999. In $10,235 amount, today! Many alumni/ae tend to wait to 1992,53 became members of this support their Alma Mater until society. they can afford to contribute a Joseph Newton Hill, the 1920 substantial amount. While these are Lincoln graduate and first faculty admirable intentions, they postpone member of African descent, also has a Lincoln University Plans participation until later life. Often, society named in his honor. The J. the desired height of income is never Newton Hill Society is for those who reached. Lincoln needs your dollars, donate $251 to $499; in Fiscal Year 92, International Center but we need your participation far 29 qualified. Pennsylvania Gov. Robert P. the auditorium will be the center of more. The H. Alfred Farrell Society, Casey announced on October 8,1992, the University's international pro- Please understand that dues paid named for Professor Emeritus that Lincoln University will receive grams and cultural events. The to the Lincoln Alumni Farrell '34, who has served 55 years $12 million in state funds for a new Center will also include seminar and Association do not constitute a in the academic field as a dedicated $21 million International Center for conference rooms, an international donation to your Alma Mater. Also, educator, counselor and administra- the Arts and Humanities. The reading and listening room, a gallery be aware that a donor may stipulate tor, includes contributors of $100 to University will be responsible for to display part of the University's (restrict) the gift; e.g., for scholar- $250. One-hundred-fifty-six have raising the remaining $9 million. African art collection, a multipurpose ships, specific academic department, been identified in this society. Contributions from alumni and staff room, faculty and administrative athletic team, Chapel, etc. Finally, the Frank "Tick" Coleman will be vital to successfully reaching offices, a snack bar, and a guest wing Beginning with Fiscal Year 1992, Society, which honors the the University's share of costs. for visiting artists and professors. donations are being recognized Philadelphia hero who is a living The International Center will The $12 million award brings the by membership in societies named treasure at Lincoln nearly 58 years house international programs and total of state funding for Lincoln for some of our most prestigious after graduation, recognizes the provide a state-of-the-art auditorium University building projects to more founders and advocates. many alumni/ae and friends who for world-class cultural events. With than $35 million over the past five The John Miller Dickey Society, characterize loyalty and spirit with a capacity for 2,500 to 3,000 people, years.
How Your Gift Keeps on Giving A Note to Donors Contributions to Lincoln Your gift to Lincoln University helps Unfortunately, the percent of alumni making an University cannot be desig- beyond the dollars you contribute. It is used as annual commitment to Lincoln is far below the nated to a certain Society. a measure of an institution's worthiness and average. The John Miller Dickey, encourages the support of other individuals, While a large gift is indeed appreciated, Horace Mann Bond, J. Newton groups and institutions. At many institutions, the participation of many with lesser contribu- Hill, H. Alfred Farrell, and 40% to 60% of the alumni participate on an tions is also extremely important. Please give Frank "Tick" Coleman Societ- annual basis with contributions. regularly, according to your means. ies have been established as a means to recognize Lincoln's Yes, I want to support my Alma Mater. Enclosed is my check for the following tax-deductible gift: financial supporters. Every Amount future donor will automati- Title/Name Class Year cally become a member of one Street Address Society; specific membership is dependent upon amount City State Zip .Telephone ( ). contributed. The Lincoln Lion 10
Alumni/ae Addresses Needed Do you know the whereabouts of any of the following alumni/ae? Schmoke, Harold L. Proctor, Ronald E. Listed below are members of the reunion classes whose addresses are Shodekeh-Williams, David G. Ramer, Patricia L. currently unknown. If you can supply any information concerning them, Smith, Burney E. Raycross, Donald please contact the Office of Alumni Relations, LincolnUniversity, Smith, George N. Reed, Claude J. Lincoln University, PA 19352. Snead, Kenneth Smith, David Watterson, Clifford R. Smith, McCormick Jr. Wymans, Thomas H. Stocks, Donald M. Young, Harold A. Taylor, Albert M. CLASS OF 1928 Kennedy, James H. Young, Harry T. Thompson, Mitchell J. Tittle, Herbert L. Mosee, William J. Mason, Robert L. Mbura, Kobina CLASS OF 1953 Washington, James A. Jr Watts, Charles L. CLASS OF 1933 Mckenzie, Sanford B. Adams, Archie W. Weldon, Clarence J. McTeer, William A. Adeyemo, Abjul Cunningham, George E. Sr. Williams, Herbert LaVan Mills, Julius T. Akinrele, Olufemi Hall, Woodland E. Williams, Tracey E. Moore, Marcus M.D. Alston, Ora B. Hawkins, Rudolph N. Williams, Wesley A. Ojike, Robinson M. Barrick, Warren A. Schenck, Douglas G. Winbush, James A. Okedas, Charles J. Bigelow, Ronald Wilson, Charles B. Orizu, Christopher N. Wolfe, Guy Woodland, Ellroy H. Brown, Hugh V. II Parker, Walter P. Brown, Nathan L. Perrodin, Herman C. CLASS OF 1958 CLASS OF 1938 Bryant, Robert Pierce, Harold E., M.D. Burton, Raymond P. Akpanah, Gladstone Brittingham, Harry L. Richards, William E. Conner, Christopher B. Bivins, Leonard E. Robinson, Harry Collins Ely, John B. Davis, Edward III Bivins, Robert W. Roman, Manson M. Fairfax, Cardars M. Dorsey, William E. Boulware, Frederick Jr. Sargeant, Stanley Martin, James R. Favis, F. L. Brown, Charles Ronald Saunders, Joseph H. Mills, B. Alexander Field, Joseph Jr. Coles, William W. Streater, Garland W. Foster, Alfred W. Davis, James Rudolph Wallace, Robert L. CLASS OF 1943 Foster, Leonard Davis, Rudolph James Wilson, Henry W. Alves, Paget L. Gaines, Albert H. Driggins, John F. Wright, Nathan H Jr. Beatty, Joseph H. Gainey, Lawrence O. Fisher, George A. Young, Kenneth E. Boseman, Charles L. Graves, Wesley O. Gaines, Chester Franklin Brandt, Julian J. Gregg, Lloyd S. Green, Sofiri Brown, Ralph CLASS OF 1948 Grimes, Andrew B. Griffin, Seabron Brunner, Harry R. Allen, Charles Hall, Joseph C. Haley, Ronald A. Buchanan, William F. Benson, Charles H. Howard, Harrison Hardy, Arthur Burton, William E. Butt, Robert J. Jr. Hunter, Richard Allen Harrison, Lawrence M. Cannon, Elton M. Carpenter, Samuel C. James, William A. Henderson, Alexander Chukwuemexa, Michael N. Clark, Harvey L. Jefferson, Frank R. Lewis, Russell O. Church, Granville E. Dixon, Walter J. Jenkins, Bernard Matthews, S. Randolph Davidson, Richmond Mere Eby, Charles William Johnson, George A. McCown, Coleman Preston Durant, Theodore A. Edwards, Thomas J. Johnson, William S. Minley, John Lee Fauntleroy, Wilbur A. Ford, Richard B. Jones, Charles Jr. Mirreh, AN H. Franklin, William H. Fulcher, Quentin R. Jones, George Brandt Oh, Tae Whan Friend, Robert J. Gordon, Matthew E. Jones, Perry Warren Overton, Kermit E. Geiger, Edward S. Grant, Christopher C. Kase, Alfred J. Patterson, Ralph Edward Gillenwater, Charles A. Harris, Junius Lawson, Charles W. Pinder, James Albert Glover, Samuel I. Harris, Norman T. Lee, Oliver Berchard Saunders, Joseph Purnell Glover, Woodrow C. Harris, Roderick B. Lemeh, Charles N. Schuette, Dorothy V. Goss, James Edward Johnson, Albert Lewis, Gerald J. Scott, Joseph Hurlong Hall, Joseph A. Johnson, Melvin Lowery, John E. Sims, Coiet F. Hall, Robert G. Johnson, Rudolph Marshall, Robert C. Smith, Robert George Hinton, Warren M. Jones, William M. Martin, Frederick W. Tabor, Willis C. Hughes, Louis J. Labat, Fabian A. Moore, Austin S. Thomas, Herbert Malama Hurst, Nathaniel J. Lewis, Archie J. Moore, Jimmie W. Thompson, Lewis E. Hutto, John Lasarus Manraj, Abdoul S. Muldrow, Howard B. Tildon, John W. Jackson, Harry J. Marius, Fitzalbert M. Nims, Frederick L. Jr Waters, David C. Jackson, William H. Mason, Rhondal S. Nnubia, Charles A. Wilkins, Warren Seymour Johnson, Pierce E. Miller, Edward M. Okoroafor, Emmanuel B. Williams, Campbell S. Jones, Albert W. Moore, George A. Jr. Okoye, Chukwuemeka Williams, Jerome Dean Jones, David N. Nnochiri, Enyinnaya Olubajo, Funso O. Williams, Roland Jr. Jones, Silas H. Peterkin, William H. Perrine, Theodore A. Jr. Young, Samuel A. The Lincoln Lion 11
Young, Watt Henry Mugo, Nicholas Muratha "Beth" Bumside, Herbert E. Stanley Malianga, Quinton F. Nailor, John R. Byrd, Ralph Gerald Martin, Aloysius A. CLASS OF 1963 Nickens, Robert A. Cameron, Walter Merrice Mason, Deborah J. Barnes, Allen Richard Oswald, Blaine Robert Charlton, Roland L. Matondo, Jean Drack Basa, Ruben O. Oyil, Christopher C. Cobb, Bruce J. Mbonu, Jonathan O. Beaman, Donald G. Pierce, Anthony H. Corrado, Martin John Miller, Frederick A. Best, William G. Pratt, Christopher Corrigan, William James Miller, Thomas Arthur Brown, Warren K. Preston, Hilliard Dawkins, John M. Morgan, Beale E. Chappell, William P. Pyle, Clyde E. Daye, Jesse Earnest Ndoro, Massango J. Charles, Edward I. Randall, Melvin Denney, David Charles Ndu, Charles Okezie Covington, Rushton T. Reason, J. Paul Dilba, Rimgaudas A. Obodo, Felix Cunningham, Herbert Alexander Roper, Kenneth S. Dingwall, Fabian Fairbanks Osakwe, Edwin A. Cuyjet, Ignatius S. Sawyer, Rinico W. Dunbar, Paul M. Phillips, Michael R. Davis, Robert E. Simms, Robert Eugene Dupree, Herbert Prince, Michael V. Dejoie, Bonnie J. Simpkins, Earl M. Edwards, Larry J. Pusey, Solomon Jesse Diggs, Charles Spencer, Sidney A. Ekanem, Udo F. Richards, George H. Edmiston, Alonzo Jr. Staplefoote, Clarence T. Ellis, David Keer Robinson, Edward H. Edmonds, Nathaniel Terrell, James E. Ettang, Dominic A. Robinson, James L. Emanuel, Gene Kenneth Thomas, Calvin B. Godette, Thaddeus Jr. Rodgers, Raymond Curtis Fletcher, Donald Eddie Townsend, Percy Calvert Greene, Carl H. Sechele, Juni M. Francis, Olric L. Ukpong, Igantius Isaac Greene, John R. Silver, Herschel Gerson Grimes, James D. Walls, Orville Russel Greene, Richard Simmonds, Alric V. Hack, Arnold L. West, Bernard Gilmore Hairston, Isaiah S. Smith, Charles J. Hadden, Wilbert G. Wilson, Michael E. Hamutenya, Hidipo Spaulding, Kenneth Allen Hansard, Roy E. Yancey, Charles William Hanwell, Thomas M. Sudzina, George Hardy, Dempsey Harris, Leslie Hurd Svanoe, Thomas W. Harris, Leslie T. CLASS OF 1968 Harroff, Robert Patrick Taylor, Richard Walter Haynes, William C. Hempton, Robert F. Togar, John W. Agbugui, John I. Hutchins, Joel M. Walls, Charles Rodney Hereford, Baylor G. Albriton, James W. Jackson, Andrew Fleming Irwin, George Emery III Walton, Lloyd Alexander Arvizu, Daniel E. James, Arthur H. Watson, Mark William Jacobs, Stanley Barton, James Edmund Jones, John George Jaunakais, Maris J. Watt, Donald Alan Basnight, Frederick Jeter, Darlyn J. White, Carl D. Lawrence, Ronald K. Beeman, Robert Mann, Robert H. Kashimawo, Tajudeen Ade Wilkinson, Rienzi Brock Blackwell, William L. King, James Albert Williams, Chester C. Martin, Linwood Blount, Brenda Bonita May, Michael K. Komorowski, Francis S. Wilson, Donald R. Boyles, Robert F. Lee, Stephen A. Woodard, Walter Rodney Mayo, Lawrence E. Brown, James H. McGuire, William A. Leinaeng, Pule B. Wright, Ernestine D. Brown, Malcolm M. LeVere, Ronald Gerald Zenker, Edward R. Middleton, C. T. Buckley, David W.
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