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Senior sensory scientist EARLY COLLEGE Carol BoNey ’73 helps products achieve HIGH SCHOOL their perfect flavor students ‘dream BIG dreams’

AS ECHS@DSU OPENS, alumni share memories of the former campus Laboratory High School Letter from the president the

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It’s an exciting time to show Harry L. Williams Fall 2014 EdD, president echo your support for Delaware State Alton Thompson PhD, provost and vice Dear DSU alumni and friends, president for Academic Affairs

t is with great excitement that Carolyn S. Curry we have launched into the 2014- vice president for Institutional Advancement, 2015 academic year, full of high chief of staff I expectations that Delaware State THE BUZZ University will experience new and Teresa Hardee Grant-funded projects will aid wonderful developments in its ongoing 6 EdD, vice president of Finance sickle cell and Alzheimer’s disease, success over the next 12 months. Noureddine Melikechi neuroscience research and much more An impressive new structure is rising DPhil, vice president up on campus with the construction of for Research, Innovation and Phase I of the Optical Science Center for Economic Development, dean Applied Research (OSCAR) Building. As of Thomas P. Preston, Esq. Laboratory High School memories this summer, the project was progressing general counsel on schedule toward being completed by 24 Alumni share their experiences at the first campus high school, which operated from 1921-1952 the spring of 2015. The new facility will be Candy E. Young 20 Full Homecoming 2014 event schedule: a tremendous enhancement for the DSU Athletics director — Fall into Jazz festival will feature research portfolio. 14 Carol BoNey Roy Ayers and Javon Jackson ’73 works Another point of pride is the DSU BOARD to ensure establishment of the Early College High OF TRUSTEES products School at DSU, which welcomed its first appeal to the IN EVERY ISSUE class of about 130 ninth-graders in late senses Claibourne D. Smith The Buzz 4 Giving to DSU 28 August. This is the first such high school PhD, chairman charter in the state of Delaware to access Alumni 14 Athletics 34 Dr. Harry Lee Williams David G. Turner the resources of a University and offer 17 Maggy vice chairman François Chapter Notes 26 Class Notes 38 a high school curriculum with strong ’94 has a emphasis in the science, technology, to support this campaign to complete the John J. Allen Jr. multifaceted engineering and mathematics disciplines. I $9.7 million needed to reach the goal. Robert E. Buccini career in On the cover: Science teacher Nancey Cannon am particularly proud that it is DSU leading The OSCAR Building, the Early College Michael N. Castle the fashion talks with Early College High School students. the way in this secondary school endeavor. industry Douglas Gibson ’50 is a waterfowl carver High School and the Greater Than One José F. Echeverri 22 Photo by Carlos Holmes campaign will position DSU greatly to The University has also launched its Barry M. Granger biggest-ever fundraising initiative — the address the needs of our students. But we Lois M. Hobbs Greater Than One: Campaign for Students cannot do it without you. Please join with the University in transforming the lives of The Echo is a publication of the Division of Institutional Advancement at Delaware State University. Alumni news for future — that is critically necessary to support Charles S. McDowell, Esq. editions may be sent to Dr. Lisa Dunning, assistant vice president for Alumni Relations, at [email protected]. our students and thereby building a mass our students’ aspirations to become the Wesley E. Perkins the echo She can also be contacted at 302.857.6050. professionals and leaders of the future. The of new legacies that will make their marks fundraising goal is bold but very attainable indelibly on the world. Bennie L. Smith Editor Contributors Photographers — $20 million. Through its own efforts, the James W. Stewart III Jennifer Rickard Carlos Holmes, director of News Services Vita Pickrum, senior associate vice president Carlos Holmes Campus photo University has already raised $10 million, Leroy A. Tice, Esq. associate director for Development and Alumni Relations Peter Howard coordinator: and now it is looking to our alumni, donors Dr. Lisa Dunning, assistant vice president of Integrated Blake Saunders Tracy Channel and friends to keep the momentum going Mark A. Turner for Alumni Relations Lorene Robinson, director of donor relations Marketing Charity Shockley, grants manager Devona E. Williams, PhD Dennis Jones, assistant director of Athletic Media Relations

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The Echowww.desu.edu Fall 2014 The Buzz Students work in a laboratory classroomatDelawareStudents work inalaboratory StateUniversity’s newEarlyCollegeHighSchool. unique isthestrong collaboration opening. school secondary historic director, said sheisexcited about this of Delaware. Dr. Judi ECHS Coffield, HighEarly College inthestate School of higher education. years once enrolled inaninstitution graduate from inonly 2-3 college hours, enable which will themto credit 30to 60college with school at DSU.curriculum that isintegrated therelevant with andmathematicsengineering (STEM) concentrating onscience, technology, Delaware students acurriculum with isto provideDSU highly motivated grade students. D Early HighSchool College welcomes inaugural class “What makes the ECHS@DSU isthefirst-everECHS@DSU The Students graduate will from high ECHS@ The mission ofthe its first class of132ninth- High onAug. School 25with launched itsEarly College elaware State University

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TAKES SHAPE Learn abouttheplan’s sixgoals, objectives, desu.edu/strategicplan. forachievingeachandmetricsat strategies thenextdecade. andbeyondaswemovetoward Delaware academic excellence, producingandplacing outstandinggraduates, thecitizensof andeffectivelyserving arethehigh-level, goalsthat toachieveDSU’soutlines sixstrategic keyareasoffocusnecessary visionof University|PRIDE2020: State PlanforDelaware The Strategic Personal ResponsibilityinDeliveringExcellence DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITYunveils its PRIDE2020Strategic Plan FACILITY OPTICS art optics research facility that will serve as the new site of the Optical art opticsresearch asthenewsiteofOptical facilitythatwillserve Construction isunderway onDelaware StateUniversity’s state-of-the entrepreneurial, intellectualthinktankinthepursuitofnewlearning. offices, meetingspaceanddedicatedtobehubsofinnovation for collaboration withindustry. Slatedforcompletioninspring2015, Science Centerfor Applied Research (OSCAR), housinglaboratories, the facility—locatednext tothe Village Café—willpresent many new cutting-edge opportunities for students and will serve as an asan new cutting-edgeopportunitiesforstudentsandwillserve

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From left, Drs. Andrew Lloyd, Sabrina McGary, Leonard Davis, Michael Boone and Rebecca Fox-Lykens

$400K grant | NSF funding will facilitate STEM cyber learning Dr. Cherese Winstead and Dr. Dula Man A group of faculty members led by Dr. Andrew Lloyd of the Department of Biological Sciences has GRANTS Students Lennea Davis, left, and Brandon Davis, been awarded a National Science Foundation grant that is expected to put the University in the forefront right, with Dr. Mukti Rana, assistant professor $1.78M NIH grant of higher education institutions by implementing “cyber learning” strategies to improve STEM (science, of physics and engineering, will get hands-on & research technology, engineering and mathematics) instruction and increase student achievement and retention. experience in electrical power supply analysis. DSU, Nemours to partner The three-year grant totalling $399,908 will enable DSU to invest in information technology resources to expand distance learning infrastructure. Cyber learning technologies will be used to implement an DSU Engineering Students to Benefit inverted or “flipped” classroom model in the core courses for students majoring in the biological sciences. on Comprehensive from Software Donation In a flipped classroom, learning activities normally carried out inside the classroom, such as lecturing and Sickle Cell Research Center PowerPoint presentations, take place outside of class, and learning activities normally completed at home, The Department of Physics and Engineering such as applying the course concepts in homework assignments, become the focus of in-class work. has received an in-kind donation of computer Delaware State University has received a Grant co-principal investigators are Dr. Leonard Davis, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences; software valued at $430,750 from Operation five-year, $1,783,188 grant to partner with the Dr. Sabrina McGary, associate professor of biological sciences; Dr. Michael Boone, associate vice president Technology Inc. that will help DSU engineering Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders of distance learning; and Dr. Rebecca Fox-Lykens, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. students get hands-on training in electrical to establish a Delaware Comprehensive Sickle power system analysis. The ETAP software will Cell Research Center. $200,000 NSF HBCU-UP GRANT will BOOST NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH be used in a newly developed senior course The funding to DSU is part of a $10.2 million, “Power System Analysis” and in future courses From left, Drs. Hankoua Bertrand, Samuel Besong, Marikis Alvarez, Albert Essel and Michael Casson five-year grant from the National Institutes Dr. Murali Temburni, assistant professor of biological sciences, has been taught in the area of electrical power. of Health (NIH) to study the genetic mutation awarded a two-year, $200,000 Research Initiation Grant by the National Science Dr. Mukti Rana, assistant professor of Foundation HBCU-UP for his neuroscience research on understanding “The Role that causes sickle cell disease and to improve $1.4M USDA grant physics and engineering, facilitated the of Astrocytes in Neuronal Synchronous Activity in the Brain.” Because abnormal care and outcomes for affected children. Dr. development of the department’s relationship synchronization can lead to epileptic seizures, Temburni’s research strives to gain Marie Stuart, director of hematology research with Operation Technology, resulting in Faculty to provide project expertise in West Africa region a better understanding of the development of neuronal networks as well as make at Nemours, is the principal investigator of the software donation. Rana noted that Dr. Dr. Murali Temburni progress in the development of therapies for epilepsy. Noureddine Melikechi, dean of the College of the grant, designated as an NIH Centers of The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has environment and trade in 21 countries of West Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) award. enlisted a team of Delaware State University Africa. It will also assist in the development was also helpful in the endeavor. Dr. Dula Man, DSU assistant professor of faculty members to provide technical expertise of a Regional Center of Excellence, which $175,000 DoD AWARD will fund ACQUISITION OF SPECTROMETER chemistry, is a co-investigator of the grant, in researching and evaluating ongoing USDA will be a facility in Ghana where monitoring Dr. Hacene Boukari, associate professor of physics and a scientist in the Optical along with Dr. Robin Miller and Dr. Steven projects in the West Africa region. and evaluation training will be given to West Science Center for Applied Research (OSCAR), has been awarded a $175,000 Reader, both from Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Tuition, Fees and Housing COSTS The U.S. Department of Agriculture is African countries. grant from the U.S. Department of Defense that will fund the acquisition of a Hospital for Children. HELD STEADY FOR SECOnd Year providing the DSU faculty team with a $1.4 Dr. Marikis Alvarez, associate dean for world-class fluorescence correlation spectrometer, which will give OSCAR a Dr. Man’s work in the laboratory will million grant over five years as part of its research in the DSU College of Agriculture and state-of-the-art capability in quantitative imaging. The technology will enable DSU For the second year in a row, Delaware State manipulate the affected sickle red cell by a novel “Analytical Support Services and Evaluations Related Sciences, is the principal investigator, scientists to apply a fluorescence correlation spectroscopy technique that exploits University made affordability a priority by not process of gene editing in an attempt to correct for Sustainable Systems in Agriculture, heading a DSU team that includes: Dr. the specificity of fluorescence to investigate diverse physical and chemical increasing its tuition, housing and fee rates for Dr. Hacene Boukari the abnormal hemoglobin in the red cell without Environment and Trade (ASSESS)” program, a Albert Essel, associate dean for Cooperative phenomena as well as biological functions at near single-particle level. the 2014-2015 academic year. “This is a major harming other cell functions. Dr. Eric Kmiec, partnership between DSU, University of Rhode Extension; Dr. Samuel Besong, chair of the step on our part to recognize our responsibility professor of chemistry, will mentor Dr. Man. Island and Kwame Nkrumah University of Department of Human Ecology; Dr. Hankoua $100,000 GRANT will SUPPORT STUDY OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE as members of the higher education community Dr. Cherese Winstead, assistant professor Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. Bertrand, senior research scientist; and Dr. to control our costs and alleviate the burden of chemistry and chair of the Department of Through the program, the DSU team Michael Casson, director of the University Dr. Michael Gitcho, assistant professor of biological sciences, has been awarded a on our students and their families,” said Dr. Chemistry, will work on another project that will will evaluate the impact of U.S. government Center for Economic Development and $100,000 research grant from the Alzheimer’s Association to support his ongoing Claibourne D. Smith, Board of Trustees chair, involve the growth of hematopoietic stem cells projects related to agriculture, the International Trade. investigations in the area of Alzheimer’s disease. Gitcho’s research focuses on of the decision at a special executive board on multilayer nanofiber scaffolds. a protein (TDP-43) that is critical to the normal function of the brain cell. When meeting in May. “We have chosen to make TDP-43 is altered, this results in the development of neurological diseases, such major changes in how we operate so that we Visit desu.edu/news to read more about these grant awards and research projects as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the do not have to increase the weight of tuition Dr. Michael Gitcho most common form of dementia, accounting for 70 to 80 percent of all cases. and fees on the backs of students.”

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DSU reaches accords with schools in Ghana and China Donna Covington is new President Harry L. Williams recently traveled traveled to China, where new agreements College of Business dean to China and Ghana, where he signed new were signed with Changchun University of agreements with five institutions that will Science and Technology and Dalian University of Delaware State University has welcomed facilitate cooperative degree programs, faculty/ Technology’s School of Continuing Education. Donna T. Covington as the new dean of the student exchanges and other collaborations. Two eight-year formal cooperative degree College of Business. Williams and representatives of the College program agreements with Changchun Covington served the of Agriculture and Related Sciences — Dr. University (in the province of Jilin) will provide previous year as interim Dyremple Marsh, dean; Dr. Albert Essel, associate Chinese students with an opportunity to dean of the College of dean for Cooperative Extension; and Dr. Marikis study computational mathematics and optical Business and Computer Alvarez, associate dean for research — were in information science/technology at DSU during Science at Kentucky State the West African country of Ghana in June, where their senior year after completing the first three University. Prior to that, agreements were signed with the University of years of their degree requirements at Changchun. from 2010 to 2013 she Cape Coast, Ghana Institute of Management and A five-year formal accord with Dalian was director of Title III and Public Administration, and Kwame Nkrumah University (in the province of Liaoning) will Donna Covington Special Projects at KSU. University of Science and Technology. enable qualified students to enroll in DSU’s Her tenure in The Memorandums of Understanding with Master of Business Administration program. academia was preceded the Ghanaian institutions of higher education will The students from both Changchun and by more than 25 years in the corporate world facilitate faculty/student exchanges, research Dalian will pay out-of-state tuition for their time and two years in church administration. collaborations, joint grant proposals and other at DSU. The recent agreements with these two After holding managerial posts early in her academic and development activities. Chinese universities are an expansion of faculty/ career at Texas Instruments and IBM, Covington Williams and Dr. Fengshan Liu, associate student exchange agreements reached with served in an ascending succession of director vice president of International Affairs, also DSU several years ago. and executive posts with Lexmark International Inc. from 1991 to 2007, rising to vice president of supply chain and vice president of customer service. She was executive director for Bethel Harvest Church in Nicholasville, Ky., from 2007-2009, and administrative and leadership development director for Consolidated Baptist Church of Lexington, Ky. Covington earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Centre College in Danville, Ky., a Master of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Master of Arts degree in Christian Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky.

University, FORMER VICE PRESIDENT Recognized for Financing Innovation

The sustainability efforts and financial creativity of DSU and Dr. Amir Mohammadi, Students study the controls of a plane that is part of the University’s fleet housed at the Delaware Airpark. former executive vice president and University treasurer, were recognized this spring by the Obama Administration’s Better Buildings Airpark improvements will benefit Aviation Program Challenge. At a summit in Washington, D.C., DSU was among seven entities recognized for A $5 million grant to update and expand the Delaware Airpark in Cheswold, Del., will greatly benefit “Sharing Innovative Solutions” to achieve energy the DSU Aviation Program, which maintains its fleet of 11 planes and conducts its flight training at the reductions. Specifically, DSU was recognized for facility. This project is Phase XI of an ongoing multi-year project to expand the airport by constructing a coming up with an innovative way of mobilizing new runway, its parallel taxiway, connector taxiways and apron system. It will include site preparation, capital — the brainchild of Mohammadi — to $20 MILLION environmental mitigation and construction of a new airport perimeter road. finance energy upgrades on campus that will Capt. Stephen Speed, DSU Aviation Program director, said the improvements “will improve the safety save the University millions of dollars in energy margin and give our instructors more flexibility in what they allow the students to do in their training.” costs over the next 20 years.

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Dr. Ladji Sacko, associate professor in the Department of Campus English and Foreign Languages, is DSU’s latest recipient NEWS MAKERS of the J. William Fulbright Award. It Dr. Ladji Sacko is the second time that Sacko has been named as a Fulbright scholar. Dr. Melikechi named to serve From left are 2014 Faculty Excellence Award recipients Dr. Dawn Lott, Dr. Jung-Lim Lee, Dr. Raymond Tutu Sacko will spend the 2014-2015 school and Dr. Clytrice Watson. year at the University of Abidjan, in the on NASA’s Mars 2020 team country of Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in West Africa, where he will train teachers to give Dr. Noureddine Melikechi has been named by NASA 2014 Faculty Excellence Award recipients honored English instruction in secondary schools. to serve on a select team that will be involved in the development of a sophisticated instrument — the SuperCam — that will be used on the space agency’s Dr. Raymond Tutu Dr. DAWN LOTT Faculty Excellence in Teaching Faculty Excellence in University/ DR. HECKSCHER APPOINTED planned Mars 2020 mission. Dean and Doctoral Student Recognized by NASA TO NATURAL AREAS COUNCIL Melikechi — dean of the DSU College of Community Service Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology; vice As members of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory ChemCam Instrument Development & Science Dr. Raymond Tutu, assistant professor of Team, Dr. Noureddine Melikechi and Alissa Mezzacappa, a Ph.D. candidate in optics, have received history, political science and philosophy, has Dr. Dawn Lott, professor of mathematics, Delaware president for Research, Innovation and Economic Gov. Jack Markell Development; and founder of the DSU Optics Research one of NASA’s Highest Honor Awards — the Group Achievement Award. The ChemCam team was become noted for his student-centered teaching has demonstrated a commitment to service recognized “for exceptional achievement defining ChemCam’s scientific goals and requirements, philosophy that inspires innovative and critical that is easily seen in her multiple roles in has appointed Program — is presently a member of the NASA Dr. Christopher ChemCam Team that is connected to the current Mars developing the instrument and investigation, and operating ChemCam successfully on Mars.” The thinking. His teaching methods include class her department and college, as well as on award is presented to a number of carefully selected teams who have distinguished themselves Heckscher, assistant Mission taking place on the Red Planet. interactive discussions, field trips, seminars, the University level. While she has served on by making outstanding contributions to the NASA mission. As active members of the ChemCam professor in the NASA’s search for life on the planet Mars will oral presentations and the use of technology. numerous committees for her Department team, Melikechi and Mezzacappa have assisted in the analysis of data sent back from the Regarding program and curriculum development, of Mathematical Sciences and College of College of Agriculture continue with the launch in 2020 of a rover similar in Curiosity Rover that has been on Mars since August 2012. and Related design to the current mission’s Curiosity Rover. NASA through the inclusion of a Geographical Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Information System he has revised the Population she has also served the University on the Dr. Christopher Sciences, to serve recently announced the seven sophisticated instruments Heckscher as a member of the that it selected to be part of this new scientific mission. Analysis elective course in the Department Excellence Award Committee, Living-Learning “This new instrument will have more potential and more capabilities than the current of Sociology and Criminal Justice. He and a Commons Committee, Provost Council, Student Delaware Natural These instruments will use a multitude of detailed Areas Advisory Council. measurements, including geophysical, geochemical one on the Red Planet. I am delighted that SuperCam was selected to be one of colleague were awarded a DSU PRIDE Grant to Affairs Strategic Planning Committee and further enhance and integrate the University’s University Strategic Planning Council. In addition, An eight-member council created and atmospheric, that will provide clues to determine the instruments for the Mars 2020 mission. This selection demonstrates the power by state law, the DNAAC advises the the past and/or present potential for habitability of the internationalization through curriculum Lott has been the director of the DSU Honors of the laser and its great potential to help solve some of the biggest scientific and development and student/faculty exchanges. Program since 2009. cabinet secretary of the Delaware Natural planet. One of the instruments — the SuperCam — will technological questions of our times. Our students will no doubt benefit from this Resources and Environmental Control on consist of a laser; its second harmonic will provide the administration of nature preserves and tremendous spectroscopic capabilities to the mission. mission in one way or another.” | Dr. Noureddine Melikechi Dr. JUNG-LIM LEE Dr. CLYTRICE WATSON the preservation of natural areas. Faculty Excellence in Research/Creative Activities Faculty Excellence in Advising

Dr. Kalavacharla IS DelBio’s HIGHER EDUCATION Educator of the Year Dr. Jung-Lim Lee, assistant professor of food Dr. Clytrice Watson, associate professor of DR. MORRISON HONORED BY and nutritional sciences, has been an exemplary biological sciences, has made advising and MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Dr. Venugopal “Kal” Kalavacharla, director of CIBER (Center for Integrated Biological and faculty member in the Department of Human mentoring a major focal point of her DSU tenure. Environmental Research) and associate professor of plant molecular genetics and genomics, has Ecology. To initiate actual research activities in In addition to serving as an academic advisor, Music Teachers been recognized by the Delaware BioScience Association as the 2014 Educator of the Year for the department, he set up its first laboratory she has advised students — ranging from high National Association Higher Education. named “Food Microbiology lab” in 2011. Lee school to graduate — in scientific research. honored Dr. Mable Kalavacharla was nominated by Lori Maramante and Barbara Wiggins, Delaware Technical has been successful in attracting funds to Watson is the primary advisor for forensic Morrison, associate Community College instructors who are well-acquainted with his academic instruction programs. support his research endeavors. Of the 15 grant biology majors and minors, an academic professor of music, Maramante said Kalavacharla was deserving of the award due to “his role in developing proposals he has submitted, eight have been program she was instrumental in developing. as a 50-Year undergraduates through the well-designed National Science Foundation Research for successfully funded, resulting in just over $1.4 Tracking the success of her students has been Member at the 2014 Undergraduates summer internship program he has spearheaded and for his leadership in million in federal grants for DSU. As a research critical in improving her advising and mentoring MTNA National Dr. Mable Morrison developing an academic pipeline for bioscience students in the state.” advisor, Lee has trained and mentored 17 practices to ensure that she provides her Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Wiggins noted Kalavacharla’s role as the principal investigator of DSU’s portion of the Delaware- Dr. Venu Kalavacharla, right, associate professor in the undergraduate and graduate students through students with the adequate tools they need to Morrison — a pianist, soprano and EPSCoR grants shared by the University of Delaware, DSU, Delaware Tech and Wesley College, College of Agriculture and Related Sciences, receives various projects. succeed beyond DSU. accompanist — has been a DSU faculty as well as the benefit gained by students involved in DSU’s National Science Foundation-funded the Delaware BioScience Association’s 2014 Educator of Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Molecular Genetics and Genomics program. the Year for Higher Education award. member for 52 years.

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MAY 2014 DSU in the Commencement community

Delaware State University was well-represented at fairs and events More than 550 graduates walked throughout Delaware during the spring and summer. across the stage to celebrate the completion of their degrees 1. The Approaching Storm Marching Band brought its sounds to parade during the May Commencement spectators during the Dover Days festival in downtown Dover. Ceremony at Delaware State 1 University’s Alumni Stadium. 2. Alumnus Bernard Carr ’77, left, was among the volunteers who shared insights about DSU with visitors to the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.

3. From left, Director of Government and Community Relations Victor Santos, Director of University Events and Ceremonies Brenda Farmer and Gov. Jack Markell pause for a photo at DSU’s booth at Delaware 3 Today’s Best of Delaware Party in Wilmington. LEFT: President Harry L. Williams presented Presidential Academic 4. From left are Angela Shorter, Excellence Awards to Roderick coordinator of Lifetime Fitness 2 King of Wilmington, Del., left, and Wellness, and Dr. Sonja R. and Noah Link of Dover, center, Jackson-McCoy, associate director who earned Bachelor of Science for Mentoring and Advising, at degrees in Biological Sciences DSU’s booth at the Peach Festival in and Mathematics Education, Wyoming, Del. respectively, and maintained 5. Carr, right, and from left, Delbert perfect 4.0 GPAs during their Dixon and alumna Phyllis Hayes- undergraduate years. Clarence Dixon ’62 join U.S. Sen. Chris Coons J. Banks of Wilmington, right, at DSU’s booth at the African- who earned a Bachelor of American Festival in Dover. Science degree in Marketing, 5 received the Presidential 4 Leadership Award. Photos courtesy of Bernard Carr and Brenda Farmer

Three Delaware State University students of Education’s July 1 commemoration of the “These individuals were beaten and they of their journalism and videography skills. They Three DSU students this summer received firsthand accounts of 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bled for what they believed in,” said Green. videotaped interviews of the Freedom Riders and take trip with living what it was like to be a part of the dangerous signing. As part of the experience, the students “There is nothing more humbling than sitting others for a documentary — titled “A Ride of a Freedom Riders’ journeys through the country’s joined the Freedom Riders for a bus trip from shoulder to shoulder with someone who has Lifetime” — that they have been asked to share Freedom Riders Deep South during the early 1960s. Washington, D.C., to the old House Chambers been spit on, smacked, hosed, bitten and beaten with the U.S. Department of Education. The students — junior Jonpaul Brown, senior in Richmond, Va. The living veterans of those so that we can be treated fairly and so that our Green is a student activist whose community Kristyn Green and sophomore Jacquaniese protests shared stories of their experiences on dreams can be obtained.” involvement and strong application won her Far right: From left are Jacquaniese Washington — all mass communications majors, their rides through Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi Brown and Washington were chosen as inclusion in the event. She will give a reflection Washington, Jonpaul Brown and Kristyn Green were selected to take part in the U.S. Department and Louisiana four decades ago. student documentarians for the event as a result presentation on her experience this fall at DSU.

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TOP AND LEFT: Carol BoNey, a senior sensory scientist for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., works with flavorist team members to compile the results of a taste test for a beverage product. BoNey has worked in food development and sensory science for 40 years.

In pursuit of the Senior sensory scientist Carol BoNey ’73 helps products to achieve PERFECT FLAVOR their final taste

he palate and taste buds of alumna Carol BoNey are so critical to her livelihood, it’s T surprising that she has not taken out an insurance policy on them. When BoNey first enrolled in 1969 in then- Delaware State College’s Home Economics degree program, her aspiration was to become a teacher. Carol BoNey, center, meets with General Foods officials as a student at then- Then she was introduced to a valuable a new flavor for a product or with a particular flavor that would Delaware State College. BoNey got her start in the industry as a result of a internship opportunity at General Foods in Dover. cost a company less to produce. scholarship and internship with General Foods, who she went on to work for Fast forward 40-plus years later, and she is “Carol has a caseload of 30 products, about $25 million from 1973-1989. worth of business on her plate,” said Dawn Messina, director of now a senior sensory scientist for International Sensory and Consumer Insight at IFF’s North America Division Flavors & Fragrances Inc., where many of the new in Dayton, N.J. “The data she turns around and the insights she “I got to work on Jell-O, Jell-O Pudding Pops, provides, Carol does with her own unique style. Her knowledge beverage flavor solutions have to pass through her and experience can’t be replicated.” Stove Top Stuffing and Good Seasons Salad Dressing. discerning palate and taste knowledge. BoNey said product development is not something I also had to go to New York City to make up the Jell-O for the Carol BoNey shows off a photo of her time as a member of the commercial with Bill Cosby. I got to meet him.” Approaching Storm Marching Band on campus in the early 1970s. Companies seeking specific flavor solutions for understood well by the everyday consumer. “A product that is being developed goes through a number or their beverage products contract IFF to achieve the stops, and the last place is in sensory science,” BoNey said. Carol BoNey ’73 on her time at General Foods  Story and photos by Carlos Holmes wanted results. IFF might be asked to come up with BoNey marshals together a team of “flavorists” that will pull

14 The Echo www.desu.edu Fall 2014 Fall 2014 www.desu.edu The Echo 15 “ I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for DSU. ” | Carol BoNey ’73

The BoNey family are all Delaware State University graduates. Shown with Carol, center, are son Dwight Jr. ’03, left, who graduated with a degree in Primary Education, and husband Dwight Sr. ’72, who graduated with a degree in Elementary Education; both went on to careers in education. Dwight Sr. was the first kicking specialist in Hornet football history. apart the attributes of a product. She takes charge of the testing BoNey also has two brothers who graduated from DSC — and the data collection, and using her experience she crafts the Edwin Milo Burke ’74 (deceased) and Don Burke ’75, both right research approach to properly address the proposed product accounting majors. issue before her. While the elder BoNey would go on to teach in the “She is well known in the industry,” Messina said. “She is Appoquinimink School District, his wife’s growing expertise in respected and she is a role model.” food and nutrition continued to be in demand. She was part of her department’s expansion that caused it to outgrow its section Positive change in career direction at the Dover General Foods facility, prompting it to be relocated to Her unique vocation is exponentially a far cry away from the Cranbury, N.J., and as a result making the BoNey family residents original aspiration she brought with her to DSC as a freshman in of New Jersey. 1969. The native of Hertford, N.C., simply wanted to earn a Home After the 1989 Kraft buyout of General Foods, she worked one Economics degree and become a teacher. year for Presco Food Seasonings in Flemington, N.J. She took a From DSU to the “But one day Jethro Williams (then-Admissions director) called job with Best Foods in northern New Jersey, where she first began me to his office to tell me that General Foods had a scholarship, working in sensory science. but that it would require me to change my Home Economics She worked for Best Foods until 2003, when it was bought out emphasis to Food and Nutrition,” BoNey said. by Unilever. The new owner of the company brought her back as a FASHION It was at that point her career direction changed for good. sensory scientist consultant for two years, and then hired her to be aggy François seems to have a knack for finding her The General Foods scholarship also led her to an internship its full-time principal sensory scientist. original aspirations detoured onto other roads that with the company at its Dover facility. Upon her 1973 graduation, Because Unilever honored the retirement policy of Best Foods, lead to successful destinies. she began working full time for the company in the food BoNey was able to retire in 2007. But she wasn’t ready to quit RUNWAY M She began her higher education at Wesley College development area, remaining with General Foods until 1989 working. in Dover with the desire to earn a nursing degree, (when the company was bought out by Kraft). “I never stopped looking for a job close to home, and I was able believing she would then join a convent in her native Brooklyn, “I got to work on Jell-O, Jell-O Pudding Pops, Stove Top Stuffing to land a job with IFF,” she said. “I retired on a Friday in 2007 and N.Y., to become a nun/nurse. and Good Seasons Salad Dressing,” BoNey said. “I also had to go went to work on the next Monday for IFF.” She instead discovered that the fashion industry was the to New York City to make up the Jell-O for the commercial with It is not lost on BoNey that she has a unique job. Maggy François ’94 has career path for her, and also that there was a nearby black college Bill Cosby. I got to meet him.” “A lot of people don’t know about the profession of sensory built a multifaceted career where she would feel more comfortable and which would Her life was also moving in a definite family direction as well, scientist,” she said. “My job is always in demand.” prepare her well for that field. beginning with her introduction at DSC to her future husband BoNey said Del State deserves a lot credit for her success. She producing shows, planning After earning a Home Economics degree that focused Dwight BoNey Sr., who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in points to instructors such as Courtney Stevens, who was the head events and teaching students on Clothing, Textiles and Merchandising (with a minor in Elementary Education in 1972. of the Home Economics Department at DSC, and Ora Bunch, Marketing), François’ goal was to become a personal buyer in Mr. BoNey also represents some Del State football history, who taught food nutrition, as both having great impact on her. the ins and outs of the industry fashion. The 1994 Delaware State University graduate instead as he became the first kicking specialist in Hornet history. Prior She also noted that Williams went beyond his traditional Office of found a diverse profession niche of producing fashion shows, to him, CIAA teams (the league Del State played in at the time) Admissions duties to ensure she was taken care of at DSC. planning events and teaching fashion design. always went for the 2-point conversion instead of kicking an extra Because of her gratitude, BoNey regularly gives back to DSU by Her previous plans notwithstanding, she has made a name point; punting and kickoff were done by other position players. funding a scholarship she has established in the name of her late for herself through her self-titled Maggy François event planning Dwight Sr. and Carol’s union produced Dwight Jr., a 2003 brother, Edwin Burke. company. She has produced fashion shows up and down the East DSU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education. “I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for DSU,” BoNey  Story and photo by Carlos Holmes Coast for CW/DC 50tv Fashion, the Beauty & Lifestyle Expo, He currently teaches at William Henry Middle School in Dover. said. the Ethiopian Bridal Expo, the Black Fashion Designers

16 The Echo www.desu.edu Fall 2014 Fall 2014 www.desu.edu The Echo 17 “I studied Clothing, Textiles and Merchandising with a Alumni highlights minor in Marketing (at DSU), which is everything in a basket. I had great exposure with that major at Del State.”

Maggy François ’94

Association and the Smithsonian Institution Folklife Festival, just to name a few. She has also produced events for the Tigerlily Foundation, Baby Bash & Bling, DJ Neekola, Tia Mowry, Washington’s Urban Inspirational Radio Station Heaven 1580, Kenneth E. Flanagan Boutique and many others. Photo courtesy of Maggy François François is also a 16-year educator, currently teaching fashion In 2000, Maggy François launched her self-titled event planning company, design/industry at West Potomac Academy in Alexandria, Va. through which she produces fashion shows. She is also a 16-year educator, The road to those career endeavors began in 1991 when she currently teaching fashion design/industry at West Potomac Academy in transferred from Wesley to then-Delaware State College. Alexandria, Va. “I didn’t even know Del State was there until a girlfriend took me to a party at the college,” François said. “I went over there to event planning and hadn’t started my business yet. But that and saw my people there. I called my dad up and told him that I laid the foundation for me to get my clients after that.” wanted to go to Del State.” She worked with the Black Caucus for several years on that She said while Wesley had a fashion marketing program, event, which she said was a “real confidence builder.” she found DSC was far more comprehensive in addressing her “I met with so many people —the who’s who of Capitol Hill — newfound fashion industry aspirations. “Del State offered more. and I learned from them,” she said. “I learned how to have tough I studied Clothing, Textiles and Merchandising with a minor in skin, and that helped me with my industry and people I have to Marketing, which is everything in a basket,” she said. “I had great deal with now.” exposure with that major at Del State.” In 2000 she launched her Maggy François company, and she While she credits Rebecca Walsh — her instructor in her has been on an event planning/fashion show-producing roll major focus area — for preparing her exceptionally well, she also ever since. François said a large part of her success has been her Members of the Class of 1964 visited campus to attend a 50th anniversary reception during Commencement weekend gives an appreciative nod to someone outside that academic ability to work with many different people. in May, and 15 donned regalia to take part in the ceremony. From left, in front, are David Wilkins, Edgenell Jones, discipline — Del State band director Randolph Johnson, who “In the events world, you have to learn how to dance with Sandra Swiggett White, Irene H. Jones (Smith) and Shirley E. Roberts Johns (Cole). Second row: Clarence H. Jordan, helped her get into DSC. everyone,” she said, “because everyone has their own personality Class of Dorothy Delores Taylor (Harris) and Courtney E. Johnson. Third row: Dr. Roland E. Livingston, Nathaniel Swinton, Donald She said Johnson met her, found out she could dance and saw and you have to mesh with everyone to make the event work.” Conway and Dr. Pauline Palmer-Young (Allen). Back row: Woodrow Hayward, Dr. Paul Ferrell Jr. and Dr. James Davis. that she could help him revive the then-defunct DSC Dance Team. François also found her knowledge in the fashion industry “He made me the captain of the team and got me some could fill a public school need. She has been a fashion design scholarship money,” François said. “I loved being on the team. teacher for the last 12 years at the West Potomac Academy. Mr. Johnson stands out because he gave me the opportunity.” “Kids come to me their junior and senior years, and I teach She was captain of the DSC/DSU Dancing Dolls all three them about the fashion industry and help them develop their 1964 50th Anniversary years she was at the University. portfolio,” she said. “They come in wanting to be a fashion designer, but after being in my class two years, I might have one Getting her start student a year that ends up doing fashion design. My job is to Class members who took part As part of her preparation for the fashion industry, François teach them the whole industry.” in the reunion: and her classmates produced a number of fashion shows on To ensure her students are exposed to the breadth of fashion campus. She also interned at Simon’s Bridal Salon in downtown world work possibilities, François takes them to New York City • Watson Brown • Donald Conway Dover, which gave her great experience in the wedding industry. where they meet designers, fashion magazine writers, as well • Dr. James Davis Following her graduation, she was persuaded by a girlfriend as people like herself who excel behind the scenes in making • Dr. Paul Ferrell Jr. to move to Maryland, where she began her career as a fashion shows happen. • Woodrow Hayward merchandising and shop director for Limited Brands. “This is a $500 billion business and there is a diversity of • Shirley E. Roberts Johns (Cole) “Meanwhile, I had some people ask me to plan their weddings, careers within it,” she said. • Courtney E. Johnson and I actually ended up doing a lot of other weddings for people In addition to imparting her knowledge and expertise • Edgenell Jones from Del State,” François said, adding that her eyes began to open professionally, François gives of herself from her personal side. • Irene H. Jones (Smith) concerning business possibilities of event planning. A breast cancer survivor, François said the early stage • Clarence H. Jordan TOP: In the front row, Clarence H. Jordan and Dr. Paul Somewhere along the line, she met the right person whose diagnosis and the support of her fiancé, family and friends were • Dr. Roland E. Livingston Ferrell Jr., and in the back row, Donald Conway and Loretta reference resulted in her getting the job of producing a late 1990s critical as she went through her treatment and minor surgery. • Dr. Pauline Palmer-Young (Allen) Sudler Pleasant enjoy a reception with President Harry L. Congressional Black Caucus Spouses’ Fashion Show. In 2013, she received the Courage Award from the Tigerlily • Loretta Sudler Pleasant Williams held in honor of the Class of 1964. “I had never planned a big event like that, but decided that Foundation in recognition of her example in confronting her • Nathaniel Swinton Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Dr. I am going to act like I’ve done it,” François said. “It was a gala cancer with courage and the support she gives to others battling • Dorothy Delores Taylor (Harris) BOTTOM: Among the classmates catching up at the Lisa Dunning leads the 50th anniversary class onto fashion show/dinner, and I had to do everything from the the disease. François notes that “if you look and feel good inside • Sandra Swiggett White reception were, from left, Sandra Swiggett White, Irene H. Jones (Smith) and Watson Brown. the field at the May Commencement. tasting, to the décor, to the lighting, to the music. I was still new and out, it will help you recover gracefully.” • David Wilkins

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Friday, October 17 Saturday, October 18

Alumni Affinity Reunions Alumni Welcome Home Breakfast Alumni have the opportunity to take part in a meet and greet reception.  8 – 10 a.m.   3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Conrad Hall (newly renovated!)   Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, Price: $15 2nd floor  Free Homecoming Parade Established by the Office of Alumni Relations, DESU.EDU/FALLINTOJAZZ  10 a.m. Alumni Affinity Groups offer an opportunity for  Downtown Dover OR CALL 302.857.6055 alumni communities who share common interests and professions to come together as groups, exchange ideas and act as resources to their respective college degree programs and the students they serve. Alumni & Friends Unity Tent Activities at this year’s tent will be sponsored by the Delaware State University Foundation, DSU Inaugural Alumni Circle and DSU Alumni Association. & Friends Art FESTIVAL  Noon – 6 p.m. This cultural arts event and exhibition will  DSU campus near Alumni Stadium join alumni and friends with lively music.  Free  4:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Martin Luther King Student Center, Parlors A-C Football Game — DSU  Free admission vs. North Carolina A&T  Vendors will pay a $25 setup fee  Meet waterfowl carver Douglas Gibson ’50,  2 p.m. featured on Page 22  Alumni Stadium  Tickets: Homecoming Reserved Seating – $40 Homecoming General Seating – $30 DSUAA Legacy Mixer Who will be the most divine among the nine in 2014?  9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Fall into Jazz Concert  Location: Lobby, Bank of America Building Through October 17, the Divine 9 Challenge  Tickets: $25 Held in partnership with Delaware Charitable unites the DSU Greek community to provide Music Inc., the concert will feature the scholarships for students as part of the Godfather of Neo-Soul, Vibraphonist Roy Ayers, Greater Than One campaign. This Homecoming Schedule and opening artist Javon Jackson. 7 P.M. of Events is tentative. For the most desu.edu/DSUDivine9 FEATURING up-to-date schedule, please visit  7 p.m. 10.18.14 DOORS  Theater, Education and Humanities Building ROY DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY OPEN AT JAVON desu.edu/homecoming  Premium Ticket Price: $55 (includes Net proceeds from all alumni JACKSON E&H THEATER 6 P.M. a Meet the Artists reception – 5:30 p.m. AYERS & For more information, please call events listed will support in the Bank of America Building Lobby) 302.857.6050 or email [email protected]. General Admission: $35 DSU student scholarships. Alumni highlights

Douglas Gibson, shown in his Milford, Del., home studio, has received numerous honors for his waterfowl carvings, including being named the 2000 Artist of the Year by the Delaware Chapter of Ducks Unlimited for his contributions to wildlife conservation. About five years ago he took the Blue Ribbon honor when he In Memoriam exhibited his works at the Smithsonian Institution’s River and Wildlife exhibition. We sorrowfully acknowledge the following deaths within the DSU family and extend heartfelt condolences to their survivors. would be among the veterans who would Waterfowl carving beginnings triple the enrollment population of DSC Gibson said he was first exposed to ALUMNI after World War II. He noted that in those the decoys as a boy, watching his father Rev. Dr. Charles E. Nov. 4, 2013 years the college was short on funds and use crude tools to make his own decoys Drummer Jr. ’78 struggled as an institution. “The college for his hunting activities. Gibson said he James S. Leone ’90 Dec. 7, 2013 was not equipped to be a top school at got started carving duck decoys at Del Kareem Coleman ’08 April 20 the time.” Tech circa 1970. Robert A. Davis ’63 May 10 Virgiree Moore ’71 May 15 However, Gibson said, the school had “I was teaching engineering full time Wesley E. Bleen ’56 May 31 some outstanding faculty such as Edwin at Del Tech, and they wanted me to teach Reynold O. Harris ’74 May 24 Edmond, assistant professor of social a class at night,” he said. “So instead of Rev. Gilbert Frisby ’57 July 4 studies, as well as a math professor who driving home after the day classes only Clarence Austin ’66 July 12 later became one of the longest serving to have to drive back that night, I stayed Donna J. Sturm Starcher ’76 July 31 and prolific presidents in DSU history — there and started developing decoys.” Hilda Norwood Grinnage ’47 Aug. 13 Luna I. Mishoe. In addition to being an educator and Dr. Michael Anderson Sr. ’91 Aug. 15 Gibson recalled that Mishoe taught artist, in the mid-1990s Gibson became math in his military uniform, as he the second-ever African-American to FACULTY & STAFF Dauphine C. Drummond ’02 June 9 himself had just left the military as well. serve as a Milford city councilman, an Secretary, 1969-2004 “You couldn’t play around with his elected post he held for two terms. classes,” Gibson said. “If you got a ‘C’ in He retired in 1988 from teaching and his class, you could probably get an ‘A’ in concluded his stint in politics before the other classes you took.” turn of the century, but his active passion After completing his DSC degree and for his art has never wavered. Over the subsequently taking a brief teaching post last 40-plus years, Gibson estimates he in Maryland, Gibson became part of a has produced more than 2,000 works. historic group of African-Americans who Gibson’s carvings include all duck CARVING A NICHE were permitted to enroll in the University species, but most frequently he does of Delaware as a result of the nationally black mallards and brown mallards. The in a unique art form precedent-setting 1950 Delaware Court selling price for his decorative decoys DR. MICHAEL ANDERSON SR. of Chancery ruling that required the average between $200-$500. His most The DSU community mourns with the institution to admit blacks. expensive work — the white swan — has family of alumnus Dr. Michael Anderson ouglas A. Gibson, age 91, has his home in Milford, Del. He would go on to earn a master’s been sold for $1,700. Sr. ’ 91, who passed away Aug. 15, 2014. Anderson was featured in the Spring 2012 Douglas Gibson ’50 long since retired as a public A frequent participant in folk art shows degree in School Administration from Some of Gibson’s carved waterfowl issue of . The first graduate of school educator, but he still in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond — The Echo has produced thousands UD and enjoy an industrial arts teaching decoy collection will eventually be in DSU’s Minority Access to Research Careers D presses on as an artist. such as the Nov. 14-16 Waterfowl Festival career spanning 38 years — 17 years at the the possession of DSU. He recently (MARC) Program, Anderson received of works during decades Gibson, who graduated from then- in Easton, Md. — Gibson notes that segregated Benjamin Banneker Middle completed bequest paperwork that Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics/ of crafting duck decoys Delaware State College in 1950 with a his uniqueness at such events extends School in Milford, followed by 21 years directs some of his remaining collection Physics with an Engineering emphasis/ Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial beyond his duck carving artistry. as an instructor at Delaware Technical & be donated to the University. Mathematics from then-Delaware State Education, has for many years been a “I have never seen another African- Community College. Gibson said he continues to be a College. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in renowned duck decoy carver. Even at his American decoy carver in my whole He also made a life for himself productive artist because he stays healthy. 1999 from the Biomedical Engineering advanced age, he teaches duck carving career,” he said. in Milford, where he built his home “I don’t put anything in my body that Ph.D. program at Rutgers University, a joint classes, while still producing and selling A native of Trappe, Md., Gibson — an 83-foot brick rancher — for he I think is going to hurt me,” he said. “A program that also involved the University his waterfowl works. attended Robert Russo Molton High and his wife Dorothy, who was also a doctor who examined me recently said I of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Anderson is survived by his wife, Ebony, a As a practitioner of the North School, where he was taught by a 1951 graduate of DSC. Their marriage am going to live to be 100.” DSU Class of 1994 alumna, and three sons. American folk art that dates back to the then-future DSU legend — Dr. Richard produced two children, Dawne and He said the downside to his nine mid-1800s, Gibson has established a Wynder. Gibson would go on to enter Darrald. Mrs. Gibson passed away in decades of longevity is that he has Note: Death notices sent to the Office of Alumni reputation for the feather details in his the U.S. Navy and serve in Hawaii during 2004 and Dawne, a journalist who wrote outlived most of his contemporaries. “But Relations must be accompanied by creditable work that he painstakingly etches into World War II. for Time, Ebony and Essence magazines, it is a wonderful state to know that you’ve documentation such as a news clipping, death  Story and photo by Carlos Holmes certificate or funeral program. each duck he carves at his studio next to Following his Navy stint, in 1946 he died in 2012. lived this long,” Gibson said.

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DELAWARE STATE COLLEGE LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL | 1921-1952 ‘A good part of my life’ Graduates share memories of their experiences at the first campus secondary school

elaware State University’s After getting its start as a result of funding provided by Delaware philanthropist Pierre S. DuPont, the newly launched Early Delaware State College Laboratory High School operated from 1921-1952. College High School shares ABOVE: Mildred Holmes (’43 high school valedictorian and ’47 DSC) shows a May 1943 issue of The D some similarities with its Lantern campus newspaper featuring a photo of the high school seniors at bottom right. predecessor — the Delaware State College Laboratory High School, which RIGHT: William Ross (’47 high school and ’51 DSC) and his sister, Dr. Reba Hollingsworth (’45 high school existed from 1921 to 1952. salutatorian and ’49 DSC), stand outside the former school, which has been used as the Student Health The ECHS@DSU introduces its Center since its closure. students to the University environment, puts them in contact with DSU segregation era. The modest Lab High from lower New Castle County in the Hollingsworth said. “Many had to stay school students were expected to do The high school experience on faculty and students, and sets a tone School was one of only two possibilities north, as well as Kent and Sussex counties and work to support their family.” chores on campus. campus led many to continue their for educational pursuit. The former (Howard High School was the other) for in central and lower Delaware. Only so “My job was to work in the cafeteria in education at DSC. Laboratory High School also exposed its black Delaware students to complete many African-American teens could be High school experiences Conrad Hall, where high school students “By the time I was ready to enroll in students to the college faculty of its day high school prior to 1950. enrolled in the limited sized building. Mildred Holmes, who graduated from were assigned their own table,” Holmes the College, I already knew the campus,” and gave students a greater mind-set for Renowned Delaware philanthropist “If you didn’t have a relative in the high school in 1943 as valedictorian said. “The food was served family style; said Carolyn Gould Jackson, who the importance of education. Pierre S. DuPont was instrumental in Wilmington (to go to Howard High and from DSC in 1947, said when she if you got to your table late, the food that graduated from the high school in 1944 Just like the ECHS@DSU will provide making the Del State high school a School) or the motivation to go to the attended, a bus transported students was on your table might be gone. I had and from DSC in 1949. “It certainly was a strong bridge from secondary to higher reality through his donation of $17,382 Lab High School at Del State, then your from northern Kent County and lower some (Hornet) football players mad at not as big as it is now.” education, the experiences of students for the 1921 construction of a Practice education stopped at the ninth grade,” New Castle County. But she said there me over that one time.” The surviving high school alumni in the Lab High School prompted many School on the campus of the then-State said William A. Ross, who graduated was no bus service for students who Holmes said also the matrons recalled the principal of those years to continue their education by earning a College for Colored Students. from the DSC High School in 1947 and came from areas south of the college. watching over the female students paid as Evelyn Easterly and teachers such degree at DSC. While it provided a place for the DSC in 1951. “That’s the tragedy of those “So because I was from Milford (south attention to their grades and if need be, as Miriam Tookes, Ruth Laws, Gladys And while ECHS@DSU students are college students to get hand-on teaching times.” of DSC) I had to live on campus in Lore required them to attend study hall. Weaver and Thomas “Tank” Conrad, taking advantage of the opportunity to experience, the College’s Board of Dr. Reba Hollingsworth, Ross’ sister, Hall,” she said. Ross, who recalled the high school among others. gain a competitive edge in the STEM Trustees also passed a resolution to who graduated from the Del State High Holmes noted that the high school boys lived in Canon Hall, said he With the construction of William (science, technology, engineering and make the building an on-campus high School in 1945 as salutatorian and DSC officials kept a close eye on its students. especially enjoyed his high school Henry High School for black students in mathematics) area and accelerate school and received the blessing of the in 1949, noted that often it was economic “We could go to football games and experience at Del State. Dover, the College closed the Laboratory their University academic journey, state Board of Education to do so. circumstances that kept many from the dances afterward, but you weren’t “That was a good part of my life,” High School in 1952. The former Lab the opportunity for Lab High School Named the DuPont Building, the pursuing a high school diploma. allowed to have a boy walk you back to he said. “Because my sister was older High School has been used ever since as students to earn a diploma was secondary school was known as a “If you had to live on campus, only Lore Hall,” she said. “You couldn’t have and enrolled in the college, all of the Student Health Center. something not afforded to the majority Laboratory High School, which bespoke those whose parents could afford to visitors in your rooms.” her girlfriends treated me like a little of their teen contemporaries in the its modest size. Its students were attracted pay for a boarding school could attend,” Like the college students, the high brother.”  Story and photos by Carlos Holmes

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Greater Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter

CHAPTER MEETINGS The Greater Hampton Roads Chapter meets every other second Saturday at 1 p.m. at Dudley’s Driving Center, 2845 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, Va. Conference call meetings are held every other second Tuesday at 8 p.m. (Free call-in number: 559.546.1000. Participant access code: 251316#). Questions? Contact Chapter President Al Weal Jr. at [email protected]. Photos courtesy of Bernard Carr Photo courtesy of Bernard Carr Theressa W. “Tessie” Holmes, chapter president, left, and Ned W. Brown Kent County Alumni Chapter Jr., chapter past president, right, congratulate honorees at the New Castle DSUAA elects County Chapter’s 33rd Annual Scholarship Luncheon. HIGHLIGHTS 2014-16 Kent County Alumni Chapter officers for the 2014-15 year are: leadership • Philip G. Sadler, president • Dr. Geraldine J. Jones, vice president The Delaware • Dr. Rebecca Fox-Lykens, recording secretary State University Alumni • Heather Adams, corresponding secretary Association hosted its • Veronica Hopkins, treasurer 2014 annual meeting President: Vice President: Recording Secretary: Assistant Recording Treasurer: Assistant Treasurer: • Cecelia Dunning, chaplain and elections during Sheila M. Davis ’01 Joy C. Hopkins-Keita ’99 Theadora White ’98 Secretary: Dr. Rebecca Veronica Hopkins ’96 Troy Ashley ’96 dsuaapres2014 [email protected] [email protected] Fox-Lykens ’92 [email protected] [email protected] May Commencement @yahoo.com rebecca.lykens09 • Paid membership reached 87 in 2013-14 toward the chapter’s goal of weekend. @comcast.net 100 members. The chapter looks to meet its goal in 2014-15. At right are the • A Summer Cookout was held with the DSU Athletic Boosters Club to ABOVE: The New Castle Chapter national officers elected encourage membership in both organizations and support for DSU. awarded a scholarship to Malcolm to serve terms from Evans, second from left, at the event. June 2014-July 2016, Evans is shown, from left, with his The following are planned for 2014-15: parents, Kevin Evans and Terry Evans, except where noted. • A post-game reception for alumni Nov. 15 after the last home football game. and Brown and Holmes. He was one of • Donations of Thanksgiving baskets for needy families to Delaware Hospice. six students to receive scholarships. Above, Glen Wolff • In conjunction with the New Castle County and Sussex County chapters, ’74, left, swears in decorating Loockerman Hall for the holidays and sponsoring the annual LEFT: Malcolm Evans, left, and Tiffany members of the DSUAA Alumni Alumni Chaplain: Parliamentarian: Chairman of Immediate Past Representative: Representative: Rev. Theressa Dr. Reba Nominating President: open house. Hicks were among students attending leadership and chapter the chapter’s sixth annual Summer Bernard W. Carr ’77 Clarence Davis ’94 Holmes ’78 Hollingsworth ’49 Committee: Dr. K. Bernard • A January post-holiday mixer for alumni to encourage membership and presidents during the (2013-2015) (2014-2016) tesswholmes@ rebe_rh_19904 Albert S. Weal Jr. ’74 Chase ’72 Send-Off for matriculating students. enjoy fellowship. May meeting. [email protected] davisclarence@ gmail.com @yahoo.com [email protected] drkbchase1 • Chapter representation at DSU functions, including the Athletic Hall of icloud.com @verizon.net Fame Banquet, President’s Prayer Breakfast and President’s Scholarship Ball. New Castle County Alumni Chapter INTERESTED IN JOINING THE DSUAA? | Visit dsuaa.com to become a member. CHAPTER MEETINGS HIGHLIGHTS The Kent County Chapter meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. on  6th Annual Summer Send-off and 33rd Annual Scholarship Luncheon the DSU campus in Room 104 in the Agriculture Annex Building. Questions? The New Castle County Chapter held two events in August, the Sixth Annual Sussex County Alumni Chapter Contact Chapter President Philip Sadler at [email protected]. Summer Send-off and the 33rd Annual Scholarship Luncheon. At the Send-off, matriculating students were celebrated and received book scholarships. At HIGHLIGHTS the Scholarship Luncheon, Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha, 1st District Wilmington  Fifth Annual Holiday Dinner Dance Philadelphia Alumni Chapter City Council member; Dr. C.T. Curry, senior pastor of Ezion Fair Baptist Church; The Sussex County Chapter will host its fifth annual Holiday Dinner Dance Kishma A. George, founder and president of KISH Home Inc. (Kingdom on Saturday, December 6, from 5-11 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, HIGHLIGHTS Investments in Single Hearts); and Dr. Andrew J. Goudy, DSU chemistry 322 Wilson Highway in Millsboro. The evening will feature dinner, dancing, • The Philadelphia Chapter held its annual Summer Cookout on Aug. 2. professor, were honored for their work to uplift the community and DSU. community service awards and a souvenir booklet. Tickets are $45. Held • The Philadelphia, New Castle and Kent County chapters planned to host Sponsored in partnership with the DSU Foundation Inc., net proceeds from the in partnership with the DSU Foundation Inc., proceeds benefit the chapter’s a tailgate before the DSU vs. Temple football game at Lincoln Financial Field event provide scholarships for New Castle students matriculating at DSU. Scholarship Fund. For more information, please contact Chapter President in Philadelphia on September 20. Robert Draine Sr. at 302.947.4580 or [email protected]. CHAPTER MEETINGS CHAPTER MEETINGS The New Castle County Chapter meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 CHAPTER MEETINGS Philadelphia Chapter meetings are held the first Saturday of the month at p.m. at DSU@Wilmington on Kirkwood Highway. Questions? Contact Chapter The Sussex County Alumni Chapter meets the first Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. at Bromley House Apartments, 6901 Old York Road, Philadelphia. President Theressa W. “Tessie” Holmes at 302.229.5909 or tesswholmes@ Photo courtesy of Bernard Carr at 7 p.m. at the Old Landing 11 Community Center, 400 Wilson St. in Questions? Contact Chapter President Dr. Jillian Inge at [email protected]. gmail.com. Members of the Sussex County Alumni Chapter gathered for fellowship and a Millsboro, Del. The chapter’s new mailing address is PO Box 108, Millsboro, Fish Fry on Aug. 16 in Millsboro, Del. DE 19966.

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to DSU Delaware State University’s people will give you money for Division of Institutional work in those areas.” Advancement recently hosted a DSU President Harry L. number of regional Historically Williams also addressed the Black Colleges and Universities symposium, speaking about at its second annual HBCU the history of DSU and HBCUs, Philanthropy Symposium on July embracing legacies and the 24-25 in the Martin Luther King importance of showcasing Giving Jr. Student Center. institutional successes. Representatives of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences — from left, The symposium’s objective is In addition to host school DSU, Natalie Belcher, Rhonda Thompson, Dr. Donald Becker, Dean Marshall Stevenson, to build a consortium of regional Bowie State University, Cheyney Ruth Thomas Jackson ’46 holds a photograph Dr. Adenike Davidson, Karen Robinson and Stephanie Hardwick-Brown — display the HBCU institutions to establish a process in which University, Coppin State University, Lincoln of her late husband, Gilbert H. “Slew” Jackson Battle of the Colleges Trophy the college will hold for the second consecutive year. philanthropic outreach solutions can be shared University, Morgan State University, University of Jr. ’48. and to empower schools to effectively address Maryland Eastern Shore and the University of the the fundraising challenges they face. The District of Columbia also took part. Jackson contributes consortium will allow each institution to better Attendees engaged in interactive dialogue leverage funding opportunities in an increasingly to determine initiatives that could immediately $20,300 to alma mater competitive market for philanthropy dollars. become collaborative efforts among all of the The keynote speaker this year was Johnny participating schools. The most significant issues for endowed scholarship C. Taylor Jr., president and CEO of the Thurgood discussed were increasing student philanthropy Marshall College Fund. “I applaud Delaware and strategies to get more support from university Alumna Ruth Thomas Jackson ’46 has State University’s leadership in convening presidents and trustees. Other topics included contributed $20,300 to Delaware State CAHSS tops fundraising for second year a group of our public HBCUs to prepare how to increase annual giving, engage alumni University to create the Gilbert H. “Slew” themselves for fundraising success,” he said. and strategically make asks for transformational Jackson Jr. and Ruth Thomas Jackson Taylor shared his sage perspective, noting gifts to the respective universities. Athletic Endowed Scholarship. For the second consecutive year, the CEHPP wins Participation Challenge Ruth and the late Gilbert Jackson ’48 College of Arts, Humanities and Social that in order to attract significant donors, HBCUs Representatives from Delmarva Power, must focus their work on things that matter. JPMorgan Chase, the Thurgood Marshall College met and married while attending then- Sciences has emerged at the top of The 2014 Battle of the Colleges featured a Delaware State College in the late 1940s. the Battle of the Colleges fundraising new competition this year — the Participation “People with dollars want you to solve societal Fund, the Council for Advancement and Support problems,” he said. “We have to go out and of Education and CFRE International also Gilbert Jackson, known as “Slew,” was competition, raising $8,033.54. Challenge — which recognized the college that a transfer student who was among several reposition the work we do. Areas like national participated in the symposium, sharing their The CAHSS surpassed its 2013 had the highest percentage of faculty and staff World War II veterans taking advantage of security, future water shortages and Africa, knowledge as guest speakers and panelists. winning total by a little more than $1,000 who made donations. the educational benefits provided by the GI ($7,023.01). The College of Education, Health and Public Bill. He was a gridiron standout who pursued While the CAHSS did some fundraising Policy won the challenge with 72 percent of plans to become a teacher, graduating with through a spring social gathering and a its faculty and staff making donations. As the a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education basketball tournament, the majority of winner, the college received $2,500. Marshalls create endowed scholarship with $10,000 gift from DSC and later earning a master’s funds it raised came from the personal Shown at left are President Harry L. Williams degree in Health and Physical Education Alumni James “Frank” ’62 and Mary Jane donations of faculty, staff, students, alumni and Dr. Marshá Horton, CEHPP interim dean. from Columbia University. Marshall ’75 have contributed $10,000 to form and friends. Ruth Jackson — a cheerleader and an The CAHSS edged out the second place the James Frank and Mary J. Marshall Endowed athlete who excelled in basketball — taught College of Business, which raised $7,908. Scholarship. English and French at the DSC Laboratory “I’m sure I speak for all of the faculty, Frank Marshall earned a bachelor’s degree High School after her graduation from staff and students who are members of the in Biology, and Mary Marshall received a DSC with a bachelor’s degree in English. CAHSS that we are proud and privileged to bachelor’s degree in Sociology from then- She also served as the Hornets women’s once again be called ‘The Best of the Best’ in Delaware State College. basketball coach. She is a life member of the Battle of the Colleges,” said Dr. Marshall 2014 Battle of the Colleges totals Students with at least a 2.5 GPA who the New Castle County Chapter of the DSU Stevenson, CAHSS dean. “I want to thank this demonstrate a financial need and are biology or Alumni Association. sociology majors and who participate in football year’s Battle Captains Dr. Francine Edwards, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences $8,033.54 With the support of the Jacksons, avid or basketball will be eligible. Dr. Sam Hoff and Dr. Raymond Tutu and Mr. College of Business $7,908 Hornet fans with a passion for their alma Throughout the years, the Marshalls have and Miss DSU, Charles Robinson-Snead and College of Education, Health and Public Policy $4,628.12 mater, the endowed scholarship will benefit faithfully supported their alma mater, mainly Chascidy Reeves, who ‘rallied the donors’ via College of Agriculture and Related Sciences $4,563 student athletes in football, basketball, and through their passion for Athletics. As strong social media, door to door appeals, phone College of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology $1,200 Mary Jane ’75 and James “Frank” Marshall ’62 track and field who demonstrate a financial advocates for an athletic booster organization, calls, student newspaper ads and other Total $26,332.66 need and meet GPA requirements. activities such as our ‘Last Week of Class the couple was compelled to be among the capacity, they gave leadership and have spent founders of the DSU Athletic Boosters. In this more than three decades in service to DSU. Bash’ and ‘Dollar Days’.” All funds raised go to the appropriate colleges for their use.

28 The Echo www.desu.edu Fall 2014 Fall 2014 www.desu.edu The Echo 29 Giving to DSU Bank of America partners with DSU Collaboration Scholarship Sunday Committee members to assist aspiring Delaware entrepreneurs presented President Harry L. Williams, right, with with UPenn will a display check representing more than $25,000 A longtime supporter, Bank of America recently granted $25,000 to Delaware State University’s raised as part of Scholarship Sunday. From left, Delaware Center for Enterprise Development to partner in alleviating Delaware’s economic crisis with Williams, are the Rev. Pamela Adams, DSU in many communities as more firms and high paying jobs leave the state. In the past four years, support STEM director of spiritual life and University chaplain; the Rev. Frances Rogers, co-pastor of Central Baptist more than 3,450 jobs have been cut from various industries in Delaware alone. Church of Dover; the Rev. Anthony Wallace, pastor As the U.S recovers from the recent economic recession, many individuals frustrated at the lack achievement of Crossroad Christian Church of Dover; the Rev. of job opportunities are now exploring self-employment options. For displaced employees trying to Shanika Perry, executive minister at Bethel AME secure a job in the current economy, entrepreneurship is an option for livable wage income. Delaware State University was recently Church of Wilmington; and the Rev. Rita Mishoe- Housed in the University’s College of Business, the DCED’s programs and services assist awarded a $50,000 capacity grant to support aspiring entrepreneurs in Delaware who have limited resources and knowledge about business Paige, pastor of Star Hill AME Church of Dover. a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ownership. With Bank of America’s support, DCED continues to provide small business training and Mathematics) initiative, the “HBCUs as and entrepreneurial education to help create and grow enterprises; operate a commercial kitchen Leaders and Teachers in STEM Education Grant incubator for food-based businesses; provide entrepreneurial classes and workshops; and offer Competition.” Churches donate $25,000 for students through Scholarship Sunday one-on-one technical assistance to entrepreneurs and workers within economically distressed neighborhoods. Through the Mobile Entrepreneurial Training Initiative, DCED provides training and An offering of the University of The dividends of Delaware State University’s • Calvary Baptist Church, Dover • Mount Calvary AME Church, Seaford technical assistance to low-income micro-entrepreneurs at various community locations using a Pennsylvania’s Center for Minority-Serving third annual Scholarship Sunday were • Camden Friends Meeting, Camden • Mount Carmel Seventh Day Adventist, Harrington fully equipped mobile training bus. Institutions, the grant competition requested celebrated this spring with a check presentation • Canaan Baptist Church, New Castle • Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Wilmington proposals from four-year Historically Black representing more than $25,000. • Central Baptist Church, Dover • Mount Plymouth AME Church, Felton Colleges and Universities to present two models Scholarship Sunday was held March 9, when • Christ Episcopal Church, Dover • Mount Zion AME Church, Dover of success, or programs and practices, which participating churches in Delaware took special • Crossroad Christian Church, Dover • Mount Zion Church, Georgetown support and improve student achievement in collections on behalf of scholarships for DSU • Fairview AME, Woodlyn, PA • New Elizabeth AME Church, Wilmington the STEM gateway courses. DSU was one of 10 • First Baptist Church of Cheswold • New Life Fellowship Ministries, Lincoln students. The 42 participating churches raised HBCUs that were selected for the project. • First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Camden • Pentecostal Church of God, Lincoln $25,172.84. DSU will utilize grant funds to expand the • Friends Meeting House, Camden • Simpson United Methodist, Wilmington The participating churches included: • Friendship Baptist Church, Lewes • Solid Rock Baptist Church, Dover use of “flipped” classes throughout all STEM • Beacon Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Dover • Graham AME Church, Greenwood • Star Hill AME, Dover disciplines across the College of Mathematics, • Bethel AME Church, Smyrna • Hubert AME Church, Frederica • Tabernacle FGB Cathedral, Wilmington Natural Sciences and Technology. • Bethel AME Church, Wilmington • Jesus Is Our Lord (Church of Deliverance), Dover • The Resurrection Center, Wilmington A flipped classroom is a form of blended • Bethuel Seventh Day Adventist Church, Dover • John Wesley AME, Dover • Union Baptist Church, Lincoln learning in which students learn new content • Burton Chapel AME, Milton • Macedonia AME, Seaford • Wesley UM Church, Dover online by watching video lectures outside of • Buttonwood United Methodist Church, New Castle • Manna Christian Fellowship, Wilmington • Whatcoat UM Church, Dover classroom hours; assigned problems are done • Byrds AME Church, Clayton • Mother AUFCMP Church, Wilmington in the classroom with instructors offering more personalized guidance and interaction with students, instead of simply lecturing. Through the use of technology such as $25,000 Greater Detroit alumni contribution will create scholarships Members of the “Unique Boutique,” winners of the 2014 Junior Entrepreneurs in Training Summer Echo 360 active learning, instructors are able Camp business plan competition, show off their trophies. to pre-record lectures and make them available The Greater Detroit Michigan Alumni of From left, Woodrow via the Blackboard educational tool; students Delaware State University have contributed Hayward ’64, Laffey-McHugh Thanks to support from the Laffey-McHugh Foundation with therefore have 24/7 online access to lecture $25,000 to DSU to establish the Greater Detroit President Harry Foundation GRANT a $6,000 grant, Delaware State University’s Junior Entrepreneurs materials. Michigan Alumni Scholarship, which will provide L. Williams and HELPS MIDDLE- in Training Summer Camp continues to provide students with DSU’s principal directors on the grant are an annual $5,000 to full-time students in need, Loretta Washington SCHOOLERS LEARN entrepreneurship training and teaches them about their potential for Dr. Dawn Lott, professor in the Department with out-of-state students from Detroit given ’78 hold a display BUSINESS SKILLS self-employment. of Mathematical Sciences and director of the priority. check representing By participating in the two-week JET Summer Camp on campus, Honors Program; co-director, Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay, Representing the Detroit alumni, Woodrow a donation of around 40 middle school students each year have the opportunity to $25,000 by the professor in the Department of Agriculture and Hayward ’64 and Loretta Washington ’78 explore entrepreneurship as a career option. During camp activities, Greater Detroit Natural Resources; and co-director, Dr. Clytrice presented a display check representing the gift students learn experientially by starting a mini-business and Michigan Alumni Watson, associate professor in the Department to President Harry L. Williams in May. competing in a business plan competition. In addition to the efforts of Hayward, of DSU. of Biological Sciences. The camp was developed by the Delaware Center for Enterprise The opportunity was made possible by the Washington and other Detroit-area DSU alumni, Development in 1997. the late Colene Pearson, Esq., ’71, is also credited Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. for being a driving force in the fund’s creation.

30 The Echo www.desu.edu Fall 2014 Fall 2014 www.desu.edu The Echo 31 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Alton Thompson, right, pauses for a photo with NASCAR driver Paulie Harraka and the No. 44 car he drove during that weekend’s NASCAR race at Dover International Speedway. 2014 President’s Society Reception honors University’s top donors

Delaware State University honored the generosity of its President’s Society-level donors — who contribute $1,000 or more annually to the University for scholarships — during a May reception. For the second year, the event’s theme was Racing for Scholarships, coinciding with NASCAR race weekend. This year, DSU partnered with DelDOT’s Click It or Ticket campaign. No. 44 NASCAR driver Paulie Harraka was the guest speaker, and donors had the opportunity to have their picture taken with the car he drove that weekend.

1. Ned W. Brown Jr. ’71 and his wife, Dr. Aleta Hannah Brown, attended the reception.

2. From left are Associate Provost Dr. Bradley Skelcher and his wife, Dinah De Moss.

3. Also visiting campus for the reception were the Rev. Albert Gaither Jr. ’72 and Michael Waite.

1 2 3 4. President Harry L. Williams greets Dr. George E. Stevens at the reception, where Williams thanked donors for their support as he highlighted DSU’s successes over the past year.

5. From left are Verlie Gaither and Marion E. Gibbs ’61.

6. Also attending were Richelle Talbert and retired Maj. Gen. Ernest Talbert Jr.

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WHY I GIVE | IN THE WORDS OF AN ALUMNUS “Denis Waitley is credited with stating, ‘It’s not who you are that holds you back; it’s who GOAL: you think you’re not.’ Fortunately, DSU has been teaching this for a very long time. This University has GOAL: $20 MILLION played an integral part in who I am as a human being. This family, the DSU family, is part of my DNA, part of my legacy. Consequently, why I give back is very simple. It’s my responsibility.”

Kevin D. Wright | Class of 1991 A managing partner at Aeriis Insights Group in Golden Valley, MN, Wright received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from DSU.

Fall 2014 www.desu.edu The Echo 33 Don’t miss OCTOBER & NOVEMBER Basketball coaching staffs take shape home games at Alumni Stadium!

October 18 | HOMECOMING 2 p.m. vs. North Carolina A&T

October 25 | OPEN HOUSE Athletics 2 p.m. vs. Hampton

NOVEMBER 15 | PARENTS DAY 2 p.m. vs. Florida A&M From left, Kevin Washington, Keith Johnson and Alex Stone Hornet

VISIT DSUHORNETS.COM TO BUY TICKETS Men’s Basketball HAS THREE NEW FACES and see the full season schedule, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Keith Walker has introduced his which continues through November 22 coaching staff for the 2014-15 season. Keith Johnson will serve as assistant head coach, while Kevin Washington and Alex Stone have been appointed as assistant coaches. Prior to joining the DSU staff, Johnson was associate head coach at Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rival Coppin State for the past 13 seasons; he previously served as head coach and two stints as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Cheyney University in Pennsylvania. Washington is most noted as a successful high school basketball coach and administrator at ALL-MEAC PRESEASON HONORS Keith Walker Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, N.C., for nearly two decades; he is graduate First team: Senior wide receiver Milton Williams III, Second team: Senior defensive tackle Rodney Gunter, a 2013 of St. Augustine’s College (N.C.). Stone most recently served in the a 2013 All-MEAC and HSRN Black College First Team All-MEAC First Team and 2014 SportsNetwork FCS Preseason Athletics Compliance Office at Notre Dame University for two years; a and 2014 Collegiate Development Football League All-America second team selection; junior wide receiver ‘Bo” former teacher and coach at Sophie B. Wright Charter School in New (CDFL) FCS Preseason All-America Team selection, Ceravolo; and sophomore offensive tackle Jerron Searles. Orleans, he played two seasons at New Jersey Tech (NJIT) and two at was tops in the MEAC in receptions (5.3 per game) Xavier University (La.), his alma mater. and receiving yards (80.7 per game) last season. Third team: Junior running back Dae-Hon Cheung and junior cornerback Ronald “J.R.” Robinson Walker was named head men’s basketball coach in April after serving as interim head coach for the final 11 games of the 2013-14 season. He joined the Hornet staff as an assistant coach in 2000.

HORNETS AT THE RIVERFRONT WOMen’s Basketball ADDS TWO ASSISTANT COACHES Hornets fans had the opportunity CALLING ALL FLORIDA AND GEORGIA HORNETS! to meet coaches and players Under the direction of third-year head coach Tamika Louis, the during the Hornets at the Riverfront Join DSU President Harry L. Williams for a reception before women’s basketball program recently announced the addition of Lou preseason pep rally at the Hare the Oct. 4 DSU at Bethune-Cookman game. Hamilton and Jaresha Obey to the Lady Hornets coaching staff. Pavilion in Wilmington.  OCT. 4 | 1:30-3 p.m. (football game begins at 4 p.m.) Spending the last two seasons at Grambling State, including last Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center, Dolphin Room year as the interim head coach, Hamilton will serve as the recruiting Right: Head Coach Kermit Blount, coordinator and assistant coach at DSU. A graduate of Fayetteville 2700 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, Fla. 32118 right, introduces Hornet football State University, he was previously practice and recruiting coordinator players at the event. The Hornets More details: Alumni Relations at 302.857.6050 or [email protected] at MEAC rival North Carolina A&T. returned 41 letter winners, Obey will also be an assistant coach with the Lady Hornets. She including 12 starters, this fall An Alumni Golf Outing is also planned! comes to DSU after four years at Rochester College in Michigan, her from the 2013 squad.  OCT. 3 | 3 tee times starting at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $45 alma mater, where she was an assistant coach women’s basketball Jones Golf Course, LPGA International Golf Resort, coach and admissions recruiter. 1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach, Fla. 32124 More details: Alfred Outlaw at 215.680.3040 or [email protected] Visit dsuhornets.com for 2014-15 season schedules and details

34 The Echo www.desu.edu Fall 2014 Fall 2014 www.desu.edu The Echo 35 Hornets athletes top MEAC Commissioner’s Summer camps at DSU

All-Academic Team for 7th time in 8 years During summer 2014, Delaware State University A school-record 136 Delaware State University student athletes have offered a wide variety of camps for children and been honored by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for their success in the teenagers encompassing topics ranging from classroom. The Hornet athletes are among 1,018 from the 13 MEAC schools aviation, athletics and business to science, art and named to the 2013-14 Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, which honors etiquette, and robotics. non-freshman student athletes with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. “I’m extremely proud of our scholar-athletes for their commitment to academic excellence,” said Candy Young, director of Athletics. “Our record number of MEAC scholars is also a credit to the University administration, student athlete academic support team and our coaching staffs.”

9 EARN SOFTBALL, 7 EARN OUTDOOR TRACK ACADEMIC HONORS Nine DSU student athletes were named to last season’s MEAC Softball Academic Honors list: Nicole Gazzola, Samantha Gross, Morgan Hobbs, Jessica Madrid, Nkili Matthews, Rachel Meagley, Chloe Oro, Rochelle Sablay and Jordan Stamps. Seven athletes achieved Outdoor Track & Field Academic Honors list recognition: Chelsea Clark, Ketsia Dornevil, Maria Gwengi, Anaya Reid, Tiffani Savage, Djnab Williams and Janae Wilson. In order to qualify, each athlete must be an upperclassman with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA or a transfer who has been in residence at the institution for at least one year.

5 FROM BOWLING TEAM HONORED FOR ACADEMICS Five members of the DSU women’s bowling team also earned national One of the summer programs offered — the Gains in the recognition for their work in the classroom during the 2013-14 academic Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Program year. Senior Crystal Connelly, freshman Amoni Knight, sophomore Stephanie — gave rising sixth- to ninth-grade middle schoolers the Sheridan, sophomore Ryanne Tyler and junior Noe’l Walker achieved opportunity to serve as student interns as they explored new National Tenpin Coaches Association Academic All-America Honorable pursuits in crime scene investigation and expanded upon their The Third Annual Faculty and Staff Ice Cream Social sponsored by DSU Athletics and Academic Services for Student Athletes at the end of the Spring 2014 semester Mention recognition. To be honored, student athletes had to achieve a current interests with unique hands-on experiences. celebrated the accomplishments of Hornet athletes who earned 2013 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner’s All-Academic recognition. minimum of a 3.4 grade point average during the recent academic year.

Spring 2014 in review

Baseball wins MEAC North title; players achieve honors FOUR SOFTBALL PLAYERS, COACH RECOGNIZED BY CONFERENCE Four members of the Delaware State softball program earned Mid- The Delaware State Hornets baseball team Alexander was also named to the 2014 Eastern Athletic Conference honors this spring, and Coach Janice Savage posted a 30-17 overall record and captured its American Baseball Coaches Association/ was named MEAC Coach of the Year. third straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rawlings All-East Region Second Team. During the regular season, Savage led the Hornets to a conference-high Northern Division championship with a 17-7 32 overall wins, in addition to finishing 147th in the RPI rankings, the highest mark during the 2014 season. NCAA LEADERSHIP of any team in the MEAC. In conference action, DSU won its most games  In addition to his ALL-MEAC honors, Nardone (15) since 2006 on its way to earning a share of the MEAC North title. ALL-MEAC HONORS was a NCAA statistical leader in two categories On the players’ side, sophomores Nicole Gazzola, Sandy Hawthorne and Delaware State’s four All-MEAC First Team this past season. Nardone was tops among Jessica Madrid all earned First Team All-MEAC honors and freshman Tara members and five total selections were tops all Division I players with a .521 on-base Tursellino was named Rookie of the Year and recognized as a Second Team among all league teams. percentage. In addition, he led the nation in All-MEAC selection. Tursellino also received National Fastpitch Coaches Senior outfielder Aarron Nardone and senior walks at 1.02 per game. Nardone had 55 hits, Association (NFCA) Mid-Atlantic All-Region Third Team honors, and Gazzola Another science-focused summer enrichment program, catcher Mike Alexander were selected to the 48 walks and was hit by nine pitches in 47 earned Capital One Academic All-District II Team honors. Science and Technology Academy for Residence Scholars All-MEAC Baseball First Team for the second games (152 at bats) during the 2014 campaign. (STARS), was designed to stimulate and extend the interest of high school students in the fields of mathematics, time in their careers, while senior shortshop  The Hornets topped all Division teams with HORNETS TENNIS PLAYER NAMED TO ALL-MEAC FIRST TEAM science and information technology and encourage them to DJ Miller and senior pitcher Matt McClain were a .331 batting average this year, collecting 531 investigate careers in these disciplines. The STARS program also named to the first team. Third baseman Junior Ksenia Kozlova has been named to the 2014 All-Mid-Eastern hits in 1,603 at bats this past season. DSU was combined hands-on experimentation with an extensive use Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis First Team. Kozlova posted an 11-1 Cameron Cecil was selected to the All-MEAC also the nation’s leader with a .431 on-base of technology. Photo courtesy of Rodney Adams Second Team. percentage in 2014. record at No. 2 singles and was 10-2 in doubles matches this season. Senior outfielder Aaron Nardone She was 5-0 in singles and doubles in MEAC contests this spring.

36 The Echo www.desu.edu Fall 2014 Fall 2014 www.desu.edu The Echo 37 1973 2000 2007

Janet Williams-Coger has been named chair Dr. Jamila K. Chase was recognized by her Duncan W. Harrison Jr. was elected in May to of the Charitable Gaming Commission for the family, colleagues and the American Board the Trenton (N.J.) City Council for one of its three state of Delaware. of Pediatric Dentistry in Boston. She has at-large positions. Harrison was the youngest

Notes met specific standards of excellence and person in a race with nine other candidates for qualifications required by the board and was the seats, two of which were held by incumbents awarded the status of Diplomate in the practice seeking a second term. Harrison is the associate of Pediatric Dentistry. Chase provides oral executive director of UIH Family Partners. A health care for infants, children, adolescents native Trentonian, he received his Bachelor of 1977 and patients with special health care needs in private practice with Arts in Sociology with a focus on Criminal Justice from Delaware State her father, Dr. K. Bernard Chase ’72, and at Med Star Southern University and his Master of Public Administration from Bernard M. Class Bernard W. Carr was recently hired as an armed Maryland Hospital in Prince George’s County, Md. Chase received her Baruch College, City University of New York, as a National Urban Fellow. school safety monitor for Delaware’s Indian River David Sauls shares prostate cancer information at a health fair. undergraduate degree in Biology from Delaware State University. School District, a position in which he will provide physical security and assist with the school 1967 2007/2010 safety plan. Carr retired from the Metro Transit 2004 Police Department after 30 years as a police David R. Sauls, a nine-year prostate cancer survivor and Dr. Amystique Y. Harris Church has been officer in Washington, D.C. He also served three advocate, recently participated in the evaluation of research Crystal Jackson Wynn received her Ph.D. in invited to present at the 2014 American years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence analyst applications submitted to the Prostate Cancer Research Public Health from Walden University in May. Association for Adult and Continuing Education and four years in the FBI as an intelligence assistant. Carr received a Program sponsored by the Department of Defense. As a She is currently an assistant professor and (AAACE) in Charleston, S.C., on the topic Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Delaware State University. consumer reviewer, Sauls was a full voting member, along the director of the Dietetic Internship Program “Testing Credentialing: Community Partnership with prominent scientists, at meetings to help determine how at Virginia State University. Jackson Wynn Assisting Adult Learners for Workforce the $80 million appropriated by Congress for fiscal year 2013 received her undergraduate degree in Food, Readiness.” Church will also present at the 1981 would be spent on future prostate cancer research. Consumer Dietetics from Delaware State University. 13th Annual Hawaii International Conference on reviewers are asked to represent the collective view of patients, Education on the topic “The Impact of Adult and Continuing Education Gerald “Jerry” P. Barnes was appointed vice president of business family members and persons at risk for the disease. programs and Testing Certifications on a Workforce Economy.” and sales development at Park Electrochemical Corp. He was formerly vice president of sales–Americas at Via Systems Group Inc., senior vice 2004/2007 president of marketing and sales at DDI Corp., vice president of sales 2010 of TTM Technologies Inc. and president and chief operating officer of Micah Bradley-Freeman was recently promoted to supervisor of Dr. Quincy A. Rose, assistant professor of Toppan Electronics Inc. Barnes received a Bachelor of Science degree nurses for Trenton Public Schools in Trenton, NJ. In this role, she will Education at Tusculum College in Tennessee, John L. Torrence of Philadelphia recently joined the National in Business Administration from Delaware State University. lead the Office of School Health Services and oversee school nurses has been promoted to director of teacher Limousine Association as its new membership coordinator. Torrence within the school district. Bradley-Freeman earned a Bachelor of education. In this role, she will serve in an has previous experience in nonprofit membership management and Science in Nursing from Delaware State University and a Master of administrative capacity as the chair of the trade publishing. Torrence received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass 1991 Science in Nursing with a concentration in Leadership in 2009 from Education Department as well as chair of the Communications from Delaware State University and a Master of Fine Wilmington University. Married for 15 years, she has two teenage sons. Master of Arts in Teaching program. Arts degree in Publishing from Rosemont College. Dr. Jude Pfister published his fourth book, America Writes Its History, 1650-1850, with McFarland Publishing in May. Pfister received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Delaware State University. 1997 ALUMNI LEND A HAND DURING WELCOME WEEK can be featured in Tamara Hackett-Swain has been a parent YOU an Echo Class Note 1992 educator for seven years with the Parents Alumni volunteered their time in August to help welcome and as Teachers New Castle County Program, a acclimate new freshmen to Delaware State University during Do you have something exciting to report As head coach of Randallstown (Md.) High School’s 2014 varsity position in which she works with families Welcome Week activities sponsored by the Office of Student to your fellow alumni? Have you changed careers, baseball team, Marc Stevens led the Rams to their first Division D to help them adjust to parenthood. She was Leadership and Activities in the days before the semester began. been promoted or expanded your family? District IV Championship in 11 years. The team finished with a 10-6 featured in an interview with WDDE 91.1 FM Alumni volunteers assisted new freshmen with campus move-in record and returns seven starters next season. Four of his players in June discussing the positive impact of her day; facilitated Men Only and Women Only panel discussions; Share your news in the next issue of The Echo: made 1st Team All-Baltimore County and six players made 1st Team work. Hackett-Swain received a Bachelor of and participated in the Hornet Induction Ceremony. Email [email protected] | Visit www.desu.edu/echo-form All-Division. Stevens was a member of DSU’s 1989 MEAC Baseball Science degree in Community Health from Delaware State University. Championship team. An English teacher at Randallstown High School and an assistant varsity basketball coach, Stevens has four children. 1998/2010

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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Dover Downs Hotel and Casino | Dover, DE Join us for an exciting evening 6 – 7 p.m. Cocktail Reception | 7 – 11 p.m. Seated Dinner and Dance to benefi t student scholarships General Admission: $150 | Premier Seating: $200 y Black tie attire Purchase tickets today: y Music, dancing and camaraderie desu.edu/presidents-scholarship-ball y Live and silent auctions Dover Downs has special accommodation packages available through November 28, 2014.