THE BULLDOG ONNECTION Newsletter of the Atlanta Chapter of South Carolina State University National Alumni Association WINTER 2021

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT BULLDOG BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Greetings Bulldogs, Beverly Curry, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers It’s my pleasure to address each of you and to express my overwhelming In 1995, Beverly joined the consulting thanks and gratitude to the greatest firm of Asset Property Disposition, alumni chapter in our association. a minority-owned real estate and We have endured much during this marketing consulting firm. As a Real pandemic; however, we are still Estate Marketing Consultant, she worked Bulldog strong. To those who have experienced a loss of a loved with local governments and non-profits in the revitalization of inner and central city neighborhoods. Her work involved the development ones during this pandemic, I offer my sincere condolences. It is of a unique marketing strategy for the disposition of rehabilitated my prayer that you felt the love from members in the chapter distressed property aimed at increasing home ownership in those during those difficult days. It is comforting to know that others are under served communities. thinking about you, praying for you, and reaching out while you are going through your storm. Bulldogs, please continue to check on Beverly became a licensed Realtor in 2001 with Better Homes and each other and remember each other during these tough times. Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers. For the past 20 years, she worked with buyers, sellers, and builders throughout Georgia with Bulldogs, we were recently asked to show our love and support purchase and sale of homes. She has also had the pleasure of to the SCSU Athletic Department. Because of budget cuts, the representing several alumni/clients with their real estate transactions, pandemic, and the cancellation of several sporting events, the including alumni relocating to Georgia. SCSU alumni have been department requested alumni assistance. Our chapter rallied to an integral part of her real estate success and she thanks you and the call and offered support to help maintain scholarships for our certainly welcomes your continued support. In addition, Beverly athletes. Thanks to those who purchased State Club Memberships, received from both companies national recognition and numerous season tickets, raffle tickets and/or made donations. We are still awards as a Top Producer, Top Individual Sales Associate, and Top working toward our goal of $15,000.00 and your help is needed. New Home Sales Agent. Beverly has had the honor of being Please consider making a $50.00 donation that will be used to featured in her company’s newsletter “Spotlight” as the MVP of New support the needs of our athletic department. Home Sales. As you chart your course of engagement, start with these simple After 20 years as a Realtor, Beverly still immensely enjoys her work. activities that inspires your pride and build our chapter. It has and continues to afford her the opportunity to create lasting relationships that have translated into a database for repeat business. • Wear It Out! – Proudly show off our SC State apparel She lives by the mantra: “Put your heart, mind, and soul into even wherever you are! your smallest acts.” This is her secret to success. • Bark It Up! – Share your SC State experience with Beverly also believes: “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do prospective students, parents, and fellow alums! Become what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” a SCSU Alumni Ambassador! Beverly Curry is from York, South Carolina, and currently resides in • Explore It All! – Attend alumni events and monthly chapter Jonesboro, Georgia. She can be reached at 678-791-7551 or by meetings to stay informed! email at [email protected]. • Get Involved! – Volunteer your time and expertise. Join one of our many committees that are working hard to support the chapter! It’s a New Year! Bulldogs, again, thank you for all you do to help support our Out with the old in with the new! chapter. We look forward to the day that we will all be able to gather and fellowship. Until then remember, “Love Changes Happy New Year! It’s a new year, 2021! May Things!” the new year bless you with health, wealth, and With Bulldog Tenacity, happiness. Out with the old, in with the new! Michael A. Patterson, ‘82 Happy New Year! Here’s hoping you make the most of 2021! May the new year bring you peace, Chapter President Atlanta Alumni Chapter joy, and happiness. Wishing you and yours, health [email protected] and prosperity in the new year. Page 1 of 7 BULLDOGS COUPLES LOVE is in the air and such a beautiful feeling for our Bulldogs Couples. These couples met through the connections of South Carolina State University and is happy to share their love story. Jane and Gregory (Greg) Williams Yolanda (Faye) Brown and Jane ‘1979 and Gregory ‘1985 met Charles (Rock) Stone in Washington Dining Hall at SCSU. Faye ‘1979 and Charles ‘1979 were Jane stayed in Mays Hall and Greg introduced at SCSU their freshman in Bethea Hall. Most of Greg’s friends year in August 1975; however, no date dated Jane’s friends, but Jane only took place. Fast forward 39 years later, thought of Gregory as her “Little Faye was living in Knoxville, TN and Brother.” Charles in Chicago, IL, when they got In 1987, Greg was home for Christmas reacquainted at a Bulldog football game and made plans to meet Jane at in Atlanta, Georgia, October 2014. After Pappy’s in Augusta, GA after visiting the game, they happen to attend a his aunt. He offered Jane and her party at Jane and Greg Williams’ home. friend some of his aunt’s 7up pound They decided to attend the November cake. February 14,1988, Greg called homecoming together that same year Jane to let her know he really liked as a first date; which was the coldest and strangest weather that day her and no longer wanted to be her “Little Brother.” for a reacquainted love connection! Gregory proposed to Jane in March 1988. Along with her Bulldog When Faye returned home, she started receiving flowers. When the Glam Squad (Ms. T, Brenda Reid, and Carletta Wynn), they planned first set of flowers arrived at her home, she knew they were not for and orchestrated the wedding in 10 weeks. Jane and Greg are the her until she read the card and wonder how Charles got her address? proud parents of an adult daughter, Ashley Lynnette of Maryland. On The flowers started being delivered to her work place, as well! Charles was saying and doing all the right things to capture her heart July 2, 2021, they will celebrate 33 years of marriage. “Together is our and the flowers kept coming! This was the beginning of Faye and favorite place to be.” Charles journey! Through the thought of being considered only a “Little Brother,” Greg’s aunt famous 7up pound cake, and the awesome Glam Squad, love has They vacationed in Las Vegas and got engaged in April 2015 brought Jane and Gregory everlasting happiness! in Florida. Faye and Charles were married on July 4, 2015 and honeymooned in St. Lucia! They built a home in Covington, Georgia and are still on their journey, five and a half years later! Have“ enough Jean and David Bell courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” Jean ‘1980 and David ‘1977 initially As for the Stones’ love story, reacquaint love captured Faye’s heart met on a warm summer day in and her flowers symbolize the forever love that Charles has for her! September 1976. She was a freshman and he was a senior at their beloved Queen and Eric Washington SCSU. Jean was a cheerleader Queen Smalls ‘1982 from Huger, and they were performing in front SC and Eric Washington ‘1980 from of Duke’s Gym during a pep rally Bronx, NY met in the fall of 1978 at before the first home football game. SC State College. David noticed this cute freshmen They started hanging out and cheerleader and he actively pursued spending time talking on the her. Shortly thereafter, they went on swings at Felton Laboratory Charter their first date at the Pizza Hut. It School. They had conversations wasn’t too much longer, David told his about everything from classes mom, “Mamma, I Found that Girl”; a to football, especially the Dallas Jackson 5 song title. They dated Jean’s entire four years at SCSU and Cowboys! That was a huge deal for married shortly after her graduation on August 9, 1980. Jean continued Eric; a nice girl who loved the Cowboys! Queen knew he was the one at SCSU and obtained a Master’s in Education while David deployed when he gave her a half-eaten bag of chocolate chip cookies after a to South Korea on an Army short tour. They have been married for 40 disagreement. The more time they spent together, the closer they felt years and have two children and six grandchildren. “Every moment is a towards each other and realized their feelings were changing from fresh beginning.” friendship to something more and it continued to grow. The lyrics of Mama, I found that Girl is Jean and David perfect love Queen and Eric said, “I do” on September 1, 1984, and have three story. Here is a verse shared by David of his sunshine.“Oooh, mama, wonderful, handsome sons. The couple continues to enjoy being in she’s that beautiful dream – That I dream each night, She’s that hurdle each other’s presence watching and attending football games and of... – On those wings, of their flight – She’s those words left, When traveling the world. “We Are One, Always and Forever!” there’s no more to say – She’s my sunshine, At the end, of a perfect day. – Mama, I know, I know I found that girl.” Queen knew that when Eric shared his bag of chocolate chip cookies it was indeed a sign of Eric’s true love, the greatest gift of all! Page 2 of 7 BULLDOGS COUPLES LOVE is in the air and such a beautiful feeling for our Bulldogs Couples. These couples met through the connections of South Carolina State University and is happy to share their love story. Francina and Ellaway Amiker Rosa and Cornelius Hall In the fall of 1977, Francina was a At church in 1966, a cousin Freshman and Ellaway was a Junior introduced Rosa and Cornelius at SCSU. Their romance began when and they became high school Ellaway was on the field at band sweethearts. After Rosa graduated practice and saw a group of young from high school in 1969, she ladies on the sideline watching. He enrolled in SCSU in January 1970 caught the eyes of the most beautiful and Cornelius enlisted in the United set of “cat eyes” that he had ever States Air Force (USAF). seen. Seeing how intrigued Francina During the years Rosa and was, as she watched the band, he Cornelius were away from each other, their theme song was “Some found himself wanting to impress Day We’ll be Together” by Dianna Ross and the Supreme. her and really stepped up his game. Being the Head Drum Major, Ellaway Rosa graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business seized the opportunity to showcase Administration in 1974 and received her Master of Education Degree his phenomenal skills during practice. Being so caught up in what he in 1978. Cornelius returned from the USAF in 1973 and received his was doing, he turned around and noticed that she was gone; however, Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Education in 1979. They that same night, the 101 participated in a “Pep Rally” in front of Dukes were married on August 31, 1974. Gym, where Francina reappeared out of the crowd. Ellaway was so Rosa and Cornelius have been married for 46 years; they are blessed thrilled to see Francina that he quickly asked for her name and what with 4 children: three daughters and one son; 11 grandchildren: dormitory she lived in. Immediately after the pep rally, Ellaway 6 girls and 5 boys. headed straight to Miller Hall to see her. They took a walk toward Rosa and Cornelius bible verse they live by is “Trust in the Lord with the band room which gave them adequate time to engage in a more all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, in all your serious conversation. ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.” After a fun filled two years courtship, Ellaway graduated in 1979 In the enjoyment of retirement, the couple love song is “Fortunate” by and moved to Atlanta and Francina graduated in 1981 and relocated Maxwell. “Fortunate to have you girl, I’m so glad you’re in my world, to Cheraw, SC. The relationship ended for a couple of years, then Just as sure as the sky is blue, I bless the day that I found you!” eventually, Ellaway and Francina were reunited. One day they decided to go back to visit SCSU and as they approach the band room, they sat on that same brick wall. As they began reminiscing about the years Sharing a special meal to help make YOUR evening a delight! that they spent at SCSU, Ellaway stood up, then knelt down on one In celebrating with the Bulldog Couples, Chef Robert Holmes would knee and asked Francina to marry him, and of course her response like to share one of his famous dishes with you to help make your was, “YES!” evening a delight! After 36 years later, Ellaway and Francina have been blessed with Grilled lamb chops, scalloped potatoes, pan seared brussels sprouts 3 wonderful children. They currently reside in Atlanta, GA. “The Best is with pink grapefruit. Yet to Come.” Lamb chops Ellaway always emphasized that SCSU gave him the best gift ever, and 1 rack frenched lamb chops that is his wife, Francina Whiteside Amiker! Slice into 1 bone chops Season with salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, and chopped garlic In idle dreams of long ago, Grill 2 minutes per side for medium rare Scalloped potatoes I imagined my true lover; 2 potatoes peeled and sliced thin 1 cup heavy whipping cream A perfect match, a soulmate Salt and pepper to taste An angel from above. Bake @ 350 for 25 minutes Brussels Sprouts Now you’re here, and now I know Remove stems and slice in half Pan sear, cut side down until golden brown season with salt & pepper Our love will stay and thrive and grow. Fresh grape fruit sections — Joanna Fuchs Don’t forget to purchase her favorite wine and stop by the “Chocolate Box” to get the best hand dipped chocolates! Page 3 of 7 Congratulations Benjamin and John for Your Achievements! Benjamin Middleton was born in New Congratulations Trustee Haven, CT and raised in St. Stephens, SC. A John J. Funny ‘87 graduate of South Carolina State University SCSUNAA President (2006), Capella University (2010), and John Funny is the 2020 Michigan State University (2019). Benjamin recipient of the Exemplary was a member of the Marching 101 and the Public Service Award SCSU Bulldog Battalion ROTC Program. He is given by the American a current member of the National Society of Association of Blacks in Pershing Rifles, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Higher Education (AABHE). Inc., and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, The AABHE Exemplary Public International. Service Award is awarded After completing his Master’s in psychology to individuals whose public and his Army Reserves service, Benjamin lives and careers have been superlative with regard to addressing went into Information Technology, formed a real estate rehabilitation broad policy issues relating to the welfare of Black Americans. company, and a small music production company in the Atlanta, GA The award recognizes those public service leaders who have area. He thrived in these fields until he was accepted into the Michigan implemented community, political, or business programs designed State University College of Law. to stimulate Black American participation or influence in those As a law student, Benjamin focused on all areas of law with a same sectors. special focus on trademarks, copyrights, privacy and technology, and Funny is the national president of the South Carolina State University the First Amendment. After his first year of law school, he was selected National Alumni Association. He graduated in 1987 with a degree in as a summer legal intern with the University Rijeka, Croatia to handle Engineering. Funny is President and Chief Executive Officer of Grice intellectual property licenses, cyberlaw, and data privacy issues under Consulting Group. In 1995, John incorporated his own planning the newly enacted European Union General Data Protection Regulation. and engineering firm, named for his mother, the late Sadie Grice During his second year, Benjamin became a student attorney with the Funny. Grice Consulting Group has become a nationally recognized Great Lakes First Amendment Clinic where he taught First Amendment city/urban planning, transit planning, traffic and transportation law to high school students in the Detroit, Michigan area. He also engineering, water resources, airport planning consulting firm with addressed copyright and privacy issues for student media departments its corporate headquarter office in Atlanta, GA, and a regional office in in this capacity. As a student attorney, he was interviewed and Washington, DC. He is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all published by two Michigan news publications for his work with corporate business related matters, strategic business development, the clinic. strategic planning for growth and technical advisor for major projects. Benjamin is now a licensed Georgia attorney. Currently, he is completing his fellowship program with Georgia Lawyers for the Arts SCSUNAA Candidates for Officers 2021-2023 where he assists artists with contracts, copyright, trademark, and business entity formation. He continues to record music for select artists, mentor first year law students, and manage his real estate company in his spare time. Benjamin is a proud member of the Atlanta Alumni Chapter of South

Carolina State University, the National Society of Pershing Rifles, Kappa President President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Int., and Hank Allen Sharon Wigfall Valerie Wrice Yolanda Williams Michigan State University. He lives in Smyrna, GA with his loving wife Nicole (Howard University alumna) and his two beautiful daughters Jeneen, and Lana. With Bulldog Pride. Hail! Hail! Dear Alma Mater!

Associate Judge Gary Washington appointed to Probate Recording Secretary Financial Secretary Corresponding Corresponding Court judge position Sandra Mack Carl May Secretary Secretary Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Associate Probate Court Kesha Berry Pamela Thompson Judge Gary Washington to succeed Clarence Cuthpert, Jr. as the Probate Court Judge Rockdale County. Judge Washington is the husband of Alumna Evetta Washington (’81), sister-in-law, Alumna Queen Washington (’82), and brother of Alumnus Eric Washington (’80). Washington’s appointment was effective March 1, 2021. The appointment will continue to be in effect Corresponding Treasurer Chaplain until a special election is held in June 2021. Secretary LeToya Johnson Constance Barnes Annie Williams “I am excited to take this next step in serving my fellow citizens of Rockdale,” said Washington. “Our court is already one of the best in the state, Voting will take place in April. I look forward to building on what we already have and making it even better for the people who interact with us.” Page 4 of 7 February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements, sacrifices, and contributions made by Black Americans. Who are your black history leaders? Is it Harriett, Martin, Mae, John, Rosa, Kamala, Barack, Malcolm, Althea, Frederick, Sojourner, or Jackie just to name a few. Whomever they are let’s gain a broader understanding of our Black leaders throughout the year. Let’s continue to teach our children the understanding of our great achievements and being true to our culture, history, and SELF. “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” — President Barack Obama

The Orangeburg Massacre is one of the most violent episodes of the civil rights movement, yet it remains one of the least recognized. On February 5, 1968, a small group of students from both SC State and Claflin went to All-Star Bowling Lanes to protest its whites-only policy. The owner refused them entry and they left peacefully; word of refusal spread across both college campuses like wildfire. On the night of February 8, 1968, nine South Carolina Highway Patrolmen fired their weapons into a crowd of black students protesting on the front of the campus of South Carolina State College. The event became known as the Orangeburg Massacre and is one of the most violent episodes of the civil rights movement, yet it remains one of the least recognized. Three students were killed and twenty eight were injured. The three students killed were Freshman Sammy Hammond Henry Smith Sammy Hammond Delano Middleton who was shot in the back; 17-year-old high school student Delano Middleton, whose mother worked at SC State was shot seven times; and 18-year-old Henry Smith was shot three times. The student protesters were joined by Cleveland Sellers, a native South Carolinian and civil rights activist. After graduating from Howard University in 1967, Sellers returned to South Carolina with the goal of teaching students about black history. His activism, however, put him on the government’s radar and earned him a reputation as a “black militant.” Sellers was taken into custody at the hospital and charged with inciting a riot. He was brought to trial in September 1970, but the state couldn’t prove he’d incited a riot at SC State on the night of February 8. The judge, however, allowed the state to charge him with rioting at the bowling alley instead and he was convicted and sentenced to one year of hard labor. He was released after seven months. In 2006, Cleveland Sellers’s son Bakari was elected to the South Carolina Legislature. Despite official government apologies, most survivors of the Orangeburg Massacre feel South Carolina continues to suppress knowledge of what really happened. More than fifty years later, they’re still haunted by the carnage that took place and vow to continue to honor the victims and work to bring the truth to light to prevent a repeat of the tragedy. - History.com Editors To read the full article: https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/orangeburg-massacre

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ALUMNI PROGRAMMING MEMBERSHIP (CONT.) The Alumni Programming and Planning Committee is continuing to As of to date, we have 224 financial members. If you have not paid plan enjoyable virtual events this chapter year. While using the virtual your 2020-2021 membership dues, we are accepting dues until platform, we hope you will attend all upcoming events and activities. March 31st. Dues for the fiscal year, July 2021-June 2022 is upon us. During our “Black History and Love Month,” the Alumni Programming Annual dues are $65 and can be paid by check, money order, credit and Planning Committee showed “love” to our Bulldog business card, Cash App or PayPal* on our website. National Life Membership owners by highlighted them on the chapter’s website each Thursday is also available. *Fees added via the electronic payments*. Alumni during February. that paid their dues after December 31, 2020 will not be able to vote in the National Alumni Election. On February 14, 2021 (HBCU Sunday), the chapter worshiped virtually with our very own alumnus, Reverend Phillip A. Spann at Please provide your birthday and anniversary to the Courtesy Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. We celebrated the history and & Welfare Subcommittee, Rosa Hall [email protected]. contributions of HBCUs and represented SCSU by wearing our The SCSU Atlanta Alumni Needs YOU to be an alumni member. We Bulldog attire. We received a wonderful timely word from their guest look forward to your membership! minister and Howard Alumnus, Reverend Randall Mangham. We were PUBLIC AFFAIRS reminded of the shoulders we stand on and how we should continue President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office on to push forward to build our S.C. State Bulldog legacy. January 20. Harris has made history as the first female, first Black ATLANTA METROPOLITAN SCHOLARSHIP and first South Asian American vice president. Harris is the daughter of immigrants to the United States from Jamaica and India. The Scholarship committee is our chapter’s recruitment and funding to current SCSU students. The main responsibility of the committee TECHNOLOGY is to advertise and oversee the scholarship process for our annual The Technology Committee still seeks dedicated, energetic, and Warren-Reese Scholarship award and other financial resources enthusiastic Bulldogs to join their committee. Technical experience is to students. The committee is mutually responsible for assisting helpful but not a requirement. admissions with recruiting prospective students at local college fairs and events, while marketing the university, the campus, and WAYS AND MEANS undergraduate majors. Our work doesn’t stop there! We also assist, With a reduced budget and COVID-19, the SCSU Athletics Department when and where needed, with the application and financial process initiated the Bulldog Relief Fund. The goal is to alleviate financial to ensure a smoother enrollment process for incoming students. The challenges. chapter currently supports several students who have received our scholarships, as well as provided emergency financial assistance to Alumni, supporters, and friends were asked to donate at least $50 to other students enrolled from the Metro Atlanta Area. the cause. The Atlanta Alumni Chapter rallied to her call! An amount of over $15,000 will be donated to Athletics! Contributions are still being Please notify the chapter of any college fairs or recruitment made. If you have not donated, you still have time to do so! Please go opportunities at [email protected]. to our Chapter’s website https://scsuatlbulldogs.org/bulldog-relief- MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS fund and make your donation. Share the link with others! The Marketing Committee will continue to keep you informed about To all who have supported the Bulldog Relief Fund, we appreciate the awesome things taking place in our community and alumni who you enormously! Your names are in “Bulldog Lights” on our chapter’s continue to make an impact through our quarterly newsletter. If you website! Also, thanks to the following chapter members who created have any news, concerning members, committees, and community, an awesome video that you have seen weekly via Constant Contact: please don’t hesitate to share with us. President Michael Patterson, Doug Stewart, Tyler Moore, LaTeshia McFadden, and Pia Scott. If you have not seen them, they can be MEMBERSHIP found on YouTube. We hosted our first virtual happy hour on January 15th. It was a great event full of games, giveaways, a chance to chat with alumni The Unspoken Reason African Americans Need to Take the members, and an opportunity to grab a drink and have snacks while COVID-19 Vaccine. maintaining safe, social distance at our homes. We featured Alumnus Dr. Anthony Fauci and other national health leaders have said that African Jamaal Fairley, (DJ Hothands Performance of Florence SC) as our Americans need to take the COVID-19 vaccine to protect their health. What virtual DJ. He was awesome in providing great music, interacting Fauci and others have not stated is that if African Americans don’t take the with the alumni members, and getting us on our feet! We are in vaccine, the nation as whole will never get to herd immunity. Yes, it is true the process of putting together our next virtual happy hour event in that African Americans will benefit from the COVID vaccine, but the full truth is that the country needs African Americans and other population subgroups conjunction with the Alumni Programming Committee. So, if you with lower reported COVID-19 vaccine acceptability rates to take the vaccine. missed out on the first virtual happy hour you will have to be on-line Without increased vaccine acceptability, we stand little to no chance of for the next one! community wide protection. -Debra Furr-Holden, Associate Dean for Public Health Integration, Michigan State University To read the full article: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/unpsoken- reason-african-americans-need-take-covid-19-vaccine-175188

Page 6 of 7 March Is Women’s History Month DID YOU KNOW? March is National Women’s History Month, In celebration of Women’s History Month, we would like to an annual celebration to honor the women recognize our past women presidents who have served the who came before us and fought for equality Atlanta Alumni Chapter. among all races and genders. It was established in 1987. While America is full of influential women today, hundreds of women came before them, paving the way. Women’s History Month serves as a way to not only remember them but keep Bernice Bell Audrey Tyler Batiste Willie Mae McLeod Phyllis Williams Davenport carrying their torch onward. America now has its first female vice-president, every board “Do not follow where the of directors in the S&P 500 has a woman on the board; and, path may lead. Go instead where there is no path following the 2020 election, women now make up a quarter of and leave a trail.” all members of the 117th Congress. - Muriel Strode (Poet) Women’s History Month is designed to celebrate the Beverly Curry Valerie Wrice contributions women have made to the U.S. and recognize the Atlanta Chapter of SCSU National Alumni Association specific achievements women have made over the course of PRESIDENTS American history. -Mahatma Gandhi Michael A. Patterson, Greenwood SC, Term: 2018 – Present To read the full article: Elgin Mazone, Aiken, SC, Term: 2014 – 2018 https://miami.cbslocal.com/2021/02/25/march-womens- Valerie Wrice, Orangeburg, SC, Term: 2010 – 2014 history-month/ Teddy Carter, Bamberg, SC , Term: 2006 – 2010 MONTHLY VIRTUAL MEETINGS Beverly Curry, York, SC, Term: 2000 – 2006 Monthly chapter meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of each month, Cleo Graves, Marion, SC, Term: 1998 – 2000 unless otherwise indicated. Meeting notifications are sent via email or Stanley Green, Bronx, New York, Term: 1996 – 1998 Calling Post. Hiram S. Lagroon, Greenwood, SC, Term: 1994 – 1996 Address: SCSUNAA, INC. – Atlanta Chapter Phyllis Williams Davenport, Bennettsville SC, Term: 1992 – 1994 Post Office Box 310774, Atlanta, Georgia 30331-0774 Abraham Mack, Pineville, SC, Term: 1987 – 1992 Voice Mail: (404) 622-SCSU (7278) Text @scstate to 81010 Willie Mae McLeod, Orangeburg, SC, Term: Served as President Cash App: $AtlantaAlumniSCSUNAA in the 1980s PayPal: https://scsuatlbulldogs.org/membership Dr. Wesley Wilburn, Term: Served as President in the 1980s E-mail address: [email protected] Audrey Tyler Batiste, Orangeburg, SC, Term: Served as President in the 1980s, SCSUNAA National President, 1989-1993 Website: www.scsuatlbulldogs.org Additional Presidents: Herbert Dodd, Charles Harrison, Twitter: SCSU Atlanta Alumni@SCSUATLALUMNI Clyde Reese, and Switzon Wigfall SCSUNAA new website: https://scsunaa.site-ym.com/ Disclaimer: There may be oversights among past presidents

THE BULLDOG ONNECTION Support Black-Owned Businesses Sponsored by: Marketing & Communications Committee Are we supporting our Black-Owned Businesses to our full capacity? (Raushanah Butler, Brenda Holmes, Pia Scott, Doug Stewart, Who is a better support system than our community. Let’s shop, Faye Brown-Stone, and Greg Williams) share, and support our Black-Owned Businesses. The newsletter is targeted to come out each season. If you would like to submit a poem, quote, etc., please email to Pia Scott ([email protected]) and Brenda Holmes ([email protected]).

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