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Historically Black Colleges and Universities Illustration by Leaders Share a Legacy of Kadir Nelson Music, Culture, Outreach... and Family Recipes HBCUs AND THEIR BANDS

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played an important role in African-American history. Since the origin of the first institution in 1837, these more than 100 public and private, two- and four-year institutions have paved the way for many African-Americans to pursue higher education.

Some of the pride and legacy of these institutions can be demonstrated through the spirited performances of their marching bands, which showcase combined artistry with musicianship to fellow students, faculty, alumni, fans and friends. Today, the marching bands’ influence has extended far beyond the borders of the football fields to film, television, presidential inaugurations, international events and more.

During Black History Month 2008, Wal-Mart and Kraft Foods proudly salute the HBCU marching bands as highly regarded symbols of school MARCH OF THE MIGHTY MARCH OF THE MIGHTY spirit and showmanship — and for their exemplary work as ambassadors of their schools’ powerful legacies. Carter G. Woodson PROFILES IN PRIDE PROFILES IN PRIDE BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2008

African-American history has been a celebrated part of American history since 1926 when a scholar named Carter G. Woodson introduced Black History Week to celebrate the contributions of people of African descent to American society. This was originally observed the second week of February, coinciding with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and activist Frederick Douglass — both major promoters of African-American freedom in this country.

In 1976 — the year of the nation’s bicentennial celebration — Black History Week was extended to a month-long observance known as Black History Month. Today, the month of February is filled with celebrations and events nationwide which highlight the significant contributions made to American society by African-Americans. Thurgood Marshall

A SALUTE TO THE Wal-Mart SALUTES UNCF THURGOOD MARSHALL Wal-Mart is proud to support the United Negro College Fund COLLEGE FUND (UNCF), which has been making academic dreams come true since its creation in 1944 to assist private HBCUs in providing quality, affordable education. The organization supports about True to the legacy of the late Thurgood Marshall — the 65,000 students a year at 900 schools — including its 39 member MARCH OF THE MIGHTY MARCH OF THE MIGHTY first African-American associate justice of the United schools — through numerous initiatives: providing operating States Supreme Court — the Thurgood Marshall College funds for its member schools; a scholarship and internship Fund (TMCF) was founded in 1987 to provide support to program for students from low- to moderate-income families; students attending 47 public Historically Black Colleges and an annual telethon, which focuses national attention on the and Universities (HBCUs) and six Historically Black Law organization and solicits financial support. Schools. Since that time, the organization has provided more than $68 million in scholarships and support PROFILES IN PRIDE PROFILES IN PRIDE UNCF was founded with 27 member schools led by Frederick programs and remains the only organization founded Patterson and Mary McLeod Bethune, former presidents of solely to provide merit scholarships and programs and Tuskegee Institute and Bethune-Cookman College, respectively. capacity-building support for the nation’s HBCUs. Today, the presidents of UNCF member schools continue to play an important role in ensuring a positive future for the organization. Currently, 80 percent of HBCU students are enrolled in a TMCF member institution. At the same time, TMCF is As the nation’s largest, oldest and most successful minority currently registering a 98 percent graduation rate of its higher education assistance organization, UNCF has raised more scholars — proof of its success. than $2.5 billion to help more than 350,000 students attend and graduate from college. More than 60 years after its founding, From student scholarships to faculty and administrator UNCF continues to live up to its motto “A mind is a terrible thing professional development training, the program is to waste.” designed to ensure success for both the students and the institution they attend. As a continued tribute to the For more information, visit www.uncf.org. legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the program continues to make impressive strides in the effort to prepare a new generation of leaders.

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PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY of the Southern HeritageClassicweekend.of theSouthern Medical Center inMemphis, Tenn., aspart appearance at Le Children’s Bonheur Each year, themarching bandmakes an of performance “Porgy andBess and inaNashville Symphony Orchestra Music Awards BigandRich, withartists Town the2005CMT Stuart, by Marty inamusicvideoforMagic performed Clinton’s inaugural parades; and inbothofPresidentparticipated Bill in Bowl Tokyo, Japan. The bandalso duringtheMirage when itperformed The band’s influence becameinternational parade —President JohnF. Kennedy’s. inapresidential inaugural perform In 1961,itwas thefirstHBCUbandto band to appearonnational television. game,Rams itbecamethefirstHBCU 1955 at vs. theChicagoBears The bandhasenjoyed numerous firsts. In characterizedstyle by energetic tempos. demonstrate ahigh-stepping marching musicalarrangements the Aristocrats’fine 200 instrumentalists and13majorettes, director, Jordan Today,“Chick”Chavis. with Aristocrat was ofBands foundedby its In 1946, Tennessee State University’s Nashville, Tennessee Tennessee State University DIRECTOR OFBANDS Edward L.Graves .” “Boogie Wonderland“ byEarth, Wind &Fire. has played? What isyour favorite songthat theband want to march intheirfootsteps. asrole modelsforserve young peoplewhosomeday many brightens lives,community andbandmembers toand becomeproductive the citizens. Service into thefuture ethicthatourstudentscantake work the Tennessee State Bandhelpsdevelop University a of in apositive way onadailybasis. Beingapart band room to encouragestudentsto usetheirminds onthewallofour We have theword “Think” serve.” The Tennessee State motto University is work, “Think, university? help fulfilltheoverall missionofthe In what ways doesthemarchingband with my familyandfriendsover theyears.” meat, thesecret isinthesauce. This recipe hasbeenabighit withgood “I love to starting thatnext to grill —andIknow MAKES 7CUPS 2. 1. 1 2 1 cloves garlic, minced 8 large onion, finelychopped 1 BarbecueSauce Root Beer 1 4 cups ketchup ⁄ ⁄ 1 1 2 3 ⁄ ⁄ 2 2 to boiling. tomato paste, liquidsmoke, brown sugar, salt, pepperandhotsauce, stirringwell. Bring Combine onion,garlicandroot beerinlarge oven; Dutch cook over medium-highheat cup Worcestershiresauce cup white vinegar cups molasses cups root beer Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 20minutes, stirringoccasionally. 5 minutes oruntil onionistender. Add ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, to 3tsp. hotsauce 1 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. cuppacked darkbrown sugar salt 1 1 1 ⁄ ⁄ 4 2 to to cup tomato paste 1 ⁄ 3 cup liquidsmoke

PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY Rhonda Harper BAND DIRECTOR Lincoln University of Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri

With 106 members and a lot of spirit, the What do you consider to be your greatest Lincoln University Marching Band dates back to the early 1930s. The band is proud success and challenge? to be a small body of students who not My greatest success is making Lincoln University Chicken and Noodles only demonstrate musical skill but also proud. As an alumnus, I’m proud of giving this band a wonderful direction toward excellence. My greatest personal character. The band is focused 1 challenge is making sure students stay in line with the 1 ⁄2 lb. boneless skinless chicken Seasoning packet from 1 (3-oz.) pkg. on creating opportunity and demonstrates direction I am taking the band, and to make sure my breasts, cut into chunks Ramen noodles MARCH OF THE MIGHTY MARCH OF THE MIGHTY its school spirit through music and 1 students graduate! 1 small onion, chopped ⁄4 tsp. black pepper

outreach to the community. 1 ⁄2 (12-oz.) pkg. egg noodles In what ways have you seen students’ The band has been featured in the popular Circle City Classic and holds the horizons expand as a result of being 1. Bring 10 cups water to boiling in large Dutch oven over high heat. distinction as one of the bands considered band members? 2. Add chicken; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add onion, to participate in The Honda Battle of the They develop self-discipline and become more PROFILES IN PRIDE PROFILES IN PRIDE noodles, seasoning packet and pepper; cook 10 to 15 minutes more or until noodles Bands Invitational Showcase. involved. I have seen them join the Student are tender. Government Association and other organizations. Under the leadership of the only female They become great ambassadors for the university. MAKES 8 SERVINGS HBCU band director, the band is most proud of its support for the local Boys and What is the song you have always wanted “This recipe brings back fond memories of a similar dish my Girls Club. The band — which works with your band to play? grandmother used to make.” the club’s drumline and allows the kids to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” because it’s a beautiful march with the band during its parade — song and I’ve always wanted to arrange it for my band. sees this as a way to give exposure to the It reminds me of my job, which I wanted for 20 years, so organization and to inspire young people this song has become my personal theme song. to pursue musical careers. Thurman Hollins DIRECTOR OF BANDS Johnson C. Smith University Charlotte, North Carolina

Known as The International Institution In what ways does the marching band of Sound, the Marching Golden Bulls at Johnson C. Smith University has been a help fulfill the overall mission of the symbol of university pride since it was university? Chicken Bog founded in 1907. The 75 members of the The band is one of the most visible organization on organization work tirelessly to demonstrate campus, so we’re ambassadors for the university. The 2 cubes chicken bouillon, divided 1 cup long grain white rice

leadership in their musical studies. University’s motto is “Surround Yourself With Success.” 1 1 medium onion, chopped ⁄2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced MARCH OF THE MIGHTY MARCH OF THE MIGHTY I believe we reflect this very well. In 1991, the band had the honor of 1 tbsp. salt 1 tbsp. Italian-style seasoning traveling to Ireland to perform. What is your favorite song that the band 1 (3-lb.) pkg. whole cut-up chicken has played? In order to give back to the community, “The Purple Carnival.” 1. Place 12 cups water, 1 bouillon cube, onion, salt and chicken in Dutch oven. Bring to the band is in the process of implementing boiling. Reduce heat; cook 1 hour or until chicken is tender. an adopt-a-student program, hosting PROFILES IN PRIDE PROFILES IN PRIDE What is the song that you have always band clinics for students interested in 2. Remove chicken; let cool, reserving broth. Remove skin and bones from chicken; chop pursuing musical studies and sharing wanted your band to play? chicken into bite-size pieces. 1 their passion for music. “Adagio for Strings” by Samuel Barber. 3. Skim fat from reserved broth; add 3 ⁄2 cups broth to Dutch oven. Add rice, chicken, sausage, Italian seasoning and remaining bouillon cube, stirring well. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally 30 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid has evaporated.

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

“This dish is a coastal South Carolina delicacy, and was inspired by a recipe from the Loris, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.” Kevin L. Jones DIRECTOR OF BANDS Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, Georgia

The Fort Valley State University marching In what ways does the marching band band was established in 1946 and currently has 100 members. Known for its help fulfill the overall mission of the unique marching style and famed horn university? Macaroni and Cheese flashes, the Blue Machine Marching Band The Fort Valley State University band provides a has distinguished itself in the state of learning and living environment that enables its 1 (8-oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese Georgia by winning the Battle of the graduates and all who come under the band’s 3 eggs 1 tsp. salt MARCH OF THE MIGHTY MARCH OF THE MIGHTY Bands competitions in Macon, Savannah influence to become innovative and critical thinkers, 1 1 and Augusta. problem solvers and responsible citizens. 1 ⁄4 cups lowfat milk ⁄2 tsp. pepper 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar When it’s not performing, the band’s How does the marching band help keep cheese affiliate organizations, Kappa Kappa Psi the legacy of the university alive? and Tau Beta Sigma, provide outreach The band has a commitment to public service, 1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. programs to assist the local Boys and Girls continuing education and technical assistance — PROFILES IN PRIDE PROFILES IN PRIDE Club and serve as mentors to area high plus economic development activities that address 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. school students. needs, improve the quality of life and raise the 3. Whisk together eggs, milk, both cheeses, salt and pepper in large bowl. Stir in macaroni, educational level within the university’s scope of mixing well. Place mixture in lightly greased 11x7-inch baking dish. influence. 3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

What is the song you have always wanted MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS your band to play? “Last Night” by Sean Combs and Keyshia Cole. “This delicious dish has a spot on the table at all of my family’s gatherings.” PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY programs andevents to support. programs ortheycanchoosetheirown events or band-sponsoredservice are required to incommunity participate For outreach, community bandmembers parade onMardi Gras day inNewOrleans. American-operated and-sponsored Zulu Mardi Gras Parade, theonlyAfrican- more than20years; and The Krewe of first HBCU-related event in heldinthecity Silver ClassicinLos Dollar Angeles, the intwo landmarkevents:participating the The bandmaderecent by history InvitationalBands Showcase. NBA games;and The HondaBattle ofthe and at NFL Bowl; the Super performed ABCandNBC.Ithas Network, Cartoon television, includingMTV, MTVU, The The bandhasappeared infilmandon “House ofFunk.” music hasearneditthenickname The band’s emphasisonperforming been inexistence since theearly1920s. marching bandat Morehouse College has Spelman College, the86-member Morehouse College andtheall-female Comprised ofstudents from theall-male Atlanta, Georgia Morehouse College DIRECTOR BAND Jones Melvin UeM”by . “Use Me” has played? What isyour favorite songthat theband apositive impact. make models onalllevels, Ibelieve thebandcontinuesto asrole and thoseoftheindividualstudentswhoserve spectators. African-American Through theseefforts, or stereotypes to ouraudienceofyoung whichmay promotemusic orlyrics negative behaviors of arespectfulnature, aswe prefer notto endorseany to exclusively effort play music every The bandmakes community? on theAfrican-American hasthebandmade What impact cultural appreciation meantalotto bandmembers. time ofstruggle. expressions of The overwhelming band for their theirtimeandtalentsduring sharing expressedparade onlookers theirgratitude to the areas ofthecity, whichhadn’t beenrebuilt, andthe The paraderoute beganinoneofthemore urban themselves, to remember. anditwasanexperience for NewOrleans to seepost-Katrina opportunity Parade lastyear. inNewOrleans The studentshadthe intheMardi GrasZulu through ourparticipation One ofthegroup’s mostrecent successescame greatest success? What doyou considertheband’s “I love thisrecipe becauseit’s soeasyto makeandsatisfying!” MAKES 8 TO 10SERVINGS 2. 1. 1 (1 Chicken NoodleSoup mediumonion, diced 1 mediumgreen bellpepper, seeded 1 stalkscelery, diced 3 are tender. Increase heat; bringsoupto boiling. Add noodles;cook 10to 15minutes oruntil noodles minutes oruntil chicken istender. onion, butter, salt, Italianseasoning andpepper. Cover, reduce heat andsimmer25to 30 Bring 10cupswater to boiling inlarge Dutch oven. Add chicken, celery, bellpepper, and diced pieces chicken breasts, cutinto 1-inch 1 ⁄ 2 -lb.) pkg. boneless, skinless 1 1 1 1 2 tsp. salt ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ 1 2 2 4 ⁄ 2 (12-oz.) pkg.(12-oz.) eggnoodles no-yolk tsp. pepper tsp. Italianseasoning cup butter ormargarine

PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY are makingahugeimpact. band students, theMarching Marauders orwhilehelpinghighschool performance Whether it’s duringa with PRIDE.” oftheband’sOne mottos is, “We perform event.Bands for thenational highschoolBattle ofthe from oneoftheChicagoschoolsqualified its greatest successes was whenstudents schools throughout theMidwest. of One helping buildbandprograms at innercity by thecommunity The bandsupports Dave Chappelle’s comedy “Block Party.” and madeitsmovie debutincomedian audiences fromentertained Ohioto Spain This musicalforce powerful has sound withasmallbandsize.” described by itsdirector as “a bigband music ofthe100-memberbandisbest program at Central State University. The been makingitsmarkonthemusic Since 1952,theMarching Marauders has Wilberforce, Ohio Central State University BANDS OF DIRECTOR Key Ramon ”Knights by Night” performed by Cameo. performed byNight” ”Knights has played? What isyour favorite songthat theband in college. arebirth. It’s like band andremember what itfelt whentheywere like to 40years later. People willcomeback andseethe peoplecoming back30 iswhatkeeps sense ofpride. It The marching bandiswhatestablishestradition, the oftheuniversity alive?the legacy How doesthemarchingbandhelpkeep system, where theseprograms are currently beingcut. ofbandswithinthepublicschool of theimportance society. greatest My challengeisgeneratingawareness degrees membersof andbecomecontributing success willbeseeingthesestudentscomplete their scholarships for schools. innercity Aneven greater greatestMy successhasbeencreating band your greatest successandchallenge? In your role, what doyou considerto be “This ismy mother’s“This recipe. Shemakesthisfor meallthetime!” MAKES 4 TO 6SERVINGS 1. 1 1 pkg. (16-oz.) frozen large cooked 1 lb. boneless, skinlesschicken 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 Jambalaya 2. ⁄ ⁄ 2 2 Stir inonion,bellpepperandgarlic;cook 5minutes more. Add tomatoes, chilisauce, Heat oilinlarge oven Dutch over mediumheat. Add chicken andshrimp;cook 5minutes. shrimp, thawed breast, cutinto 1-inchpieces minutes, stirringoccasionally. cup water, thyme, blackpepperandcayenne pepper, stirringwell. Cover; simmer25to 30 and chopped medium green bellpepper, seeded medium onion,chopped Serve overServe rice, ifdesired. 1 (14 cloves garlic, minced 3 1 1 1 cupshotcooked rice (optional) 4 Dash cayenne pepper ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ 4 2 2 tsp. blackpepper tsp. driedthyme leaves cup chilisauce 1 ⁄ 2 -oz.) candiced tomatoes-oz.) 1 ⁄ 4

PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY school musicians. national elementary, middleandhigh a bandleadershipcampforlocaland series; andforthepast13years, hosting concert hosting anannualcommunity concert, jazzandmarching bandfestivals; impressive asonthefield—sponsoring In thecommunity, thebandisjustas Orchestra magazine. featured onthecover and Band ofSchool television, madeacommercial andwas has appeared onlocalandnational KirkFranklin. with gospelartist The band andthe2005Stellar XXXVIII; Awards Bowl basketball andbaseballgames;Super events, includingprofessional football, at prestigiousThe bandhasperformed dazzling anddynamicdance routines.” drills, stellar stereophonic soundand describes asits “kaleidoscopic precision band ischaracterized by what thedirector Band. Comprised of200members, the Texas University’s Southern ofSoul Ocean In 1969,Maestro Butlercreated Benjamin , Texas Texas University Southern BANDS OF DIRECTOR Richard F. Lee TtlPas”by Richard Smallwood. ”Total Praise” your bandto play? What isthesongyou have always wanted person heorshewillbecome. We of assistourstudentsindecidingwhichtype happen; andthosewhosay, “Uh, whathappened?” thingshappen;thosewhowatch things who make There are those ofpeople intheworld: three types oftheband? students by beingapart What lifelong values areinstilledin our students. to successful organization is ofequalimportance the dynamicsrequired to beamemberorleaderin horizons are broadened. Learning which ourstudents’ way in successful organization is animportant ofa and exciting product.Beinganintegral part to achieve asuccessful to perform function particular Eachofushasa ismusicalperformance. purpose ofaunitwhose Our studentsbenefitbybeingpart band members? horizons expand asaresultofbeing In what ways have you seenstudents’ “This recipe issimplebuttasty!” “This MAKES 8SERVINGS 4. 3. 2. 1. 1 cansweetened (14-oz.) 1 Lemon Ice Box Pie 3 eggs, separated ⁄ 2 Cover loosely;refrigerate 4hoursorovernight. Bake 12to 15minutes oruntil peaksare lightly browned. Cool onwire rack 30minutes. sugar 1tablespoonat atime, beating until peaksform.Spread soft over lemonmixture. mixer atBeat eggwhites until highspeedwithelectric andcream foamy. oftartar Add into piecrust. Whisk together lemon juice condensed and eggyolks milk, inmediumbowl; pourmixture condensed milk cup fresh lemonjuice Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 (9-inch)ready-made graham 1 3 tbsp. sugar ⁄ 4 cracker piecrust tsp. cream oftartar

PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY metropolitan area. and specialevents throughout theD.C. inparades also befoundperforming college bandexperience. The bandcan camp to introduce area students to the school bands, aswell asaspringband clinics forarea highschoolandmiddle The bandsponsorsworkshops and Thanksgiving Day Parade. Music Festival andtheMacy’s in London; theKennedy Center’s Annual MusicFestivalincluding theShrewsbury at national andinternational events, Also, thebandhasbeeninvited to appear Pittsburgh Steelers andBaltimore Ravens. Jets, BuffaloBills, Washington Redskins, for thePhiladelphiaEagles, New York at numerousperformances NFLgames The Marching Bisonhasdelivered stirring vocalists anddance routines. noted foritssound, precision drills, the SpiritofUniversity, thebandis A organization. University’s Howard largest student 160-member Marching is Bison Band With ofmore than60years, alegacy the Washington, D.C. Howard University SR. DIRECTOROFUNIVERSITYBANDS John Newson ffectionately regarded as of Distinction. of Distinction. byFriends originally performed inCircles,” “Going has played? What isyour favorite songthat theband transferred to any job. ethicyou canbe lessons becausethework learn out ofthecountry. Overall, thebandteaches lifelong festivalheritage in2005wastheirfirsttrip in Bermuda traveled. For ofourbandstudents, the themajority Before goingaway to college, many studentshaven’t band members? horizons expand asaresultofbeing In what ways have you seenstudents’ footballduring season. show consecutively for halftime 12weeks entertaining The greatest challengeispresenting anenergetic and 10HBCUmarching bands. as oneofthenation’s top Our greatest successwaswhenUSA Today us ranked your greatest successandchallenge? In your role, what doyou considerto be have it,itreminds meofgrowing upinLouisiana.” wasoneofmy mother’s“This favorite dishes. timeI Every MAKES 3 TO 6SERVINGS 2. 1. 1 1 1 smallyellow onion,finelychopped 1 cupsplainbreadcrumbs 2 Turkey Drumsticks 3. ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ 2 4 2 Combine breadcrumbs, onion,sage, garlic, registers 180°F. over Serve noodles, ifdesired. seal eachfoilsheet;place onbakingsheet. Bake 1houroruntil meat thermometer remaining saltandpepper. Press breadcrumb onto mixture turkey legsto coat. Tightly Arrange eachturkey legonindividualsheetoflightly greased aluminumfoil;seasonwith pepper inlarge bowl. Add egg, melted butter and tsp. salt, divided tsp. minced garlic tsp. ground sage Preheat oven to 375°F. 1 ⁄ 4 Hot cooked noodles(optional) 1 turkey drumsticks(about1 3 tbsp. butter, melted 3 egg, lightly beaten 1 ⁄ teaspoon ofthesaltand 2 tsp. pepper, divided 1 ⁄ 4 cup hotwater, mixingwell. 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon ofthe 1 ⁄ 2 lb.)

PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY students to musiceducation. band campcreated to introduce young they spendtimesponsoringahighschool they are ahostoffans, notentertaining games andjazzfestivals inJapan. When President William Tolbert andinbowl in Africa fortheinauguration ofLiberian crossed international borders, performing Coca-ColaNetwork, andmore. They have commercials forESPN, The Cartoon andin the 2002movie “Drumline” I. Bowl The bandhasalsobeenfeatured in at games, Bowl Super includingSuper forU.S.strides, performing presidents and Since that time, thebandhasmadegreat Diego,San Calif., in1964. Football League championshipgamein their firstmajorevent —theAmerican for captivating itsfans, beginningwith the bandhasanestablishedreputation Comprised today ofmore than250members, memberRalph by faculty W. Jones. a university icon since itsfoundingin1926 State University Marching hasbeen Band intheLand,The Band theGrambling Best World Famed Tiger Marching and Band Regarded by colleagues andfansasthe Grambling, Louisiana Grambling State University DIRECTOR OFBANDS Dr. Pannell Larry Broadway play ofLaMancha.”“Man from the The classic— Dream” Impossible “The has played? What isyour favorite songthat theband public service. intellectually, socially, economicallyandthrough through heritage developing African-American thatenhancetheir exposing studentsto opportunities HBCU marching bandshave by hadaculturalimpact community? African-American marching bandshadonthe haveWhat impact cultural HBCU descent. of African-American ofpeople theheritage foras arepository preserving appreciation ofdiverse cultures, andthatserve thatenhancetheirpotential for opportunities We fulfillourmissionbyexposingstudentsto university/college? help fulfilltheoverall missionofthe In what ways doesthemarchingband 3. 2. and events.” alongstretch mealafter ideal comfort ofbandpractice “Slow Cooker Stuffed favorite Chickenisatasty andan MAKES 4 TO 6SERVINGS 1. 1 1 1 tsp. seasonedsalt, divided 1 Slow Cooker Stuffed Chicken green onions, chopped, divided 2 (2-lb.) broiler-fryer chicken 1 ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ 2 2 2 Serve withsweet potatoes,Serve ifdesired. Cover; cook onlow heat 8hoursoruntil meat inthighregisters thermometer inserted 180°F. yellow onion,bellpepperandgarlic. Place chicken into slow cooker. Add broth, 1cupwater andremaining green onion, half ofgreen onions, yellow onion,bellpepperandgarlic. Rub chicken with 1 1 divided medium yellow onion,chopped, tsp. blackpepper, divided tsp. garlicsalt, divided ⁄ ⁄ 4 4 teaspoon garlicsaltand teaspoon oftheblackpepper. Sprinkleremaining 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon oftheseasonedsalt, 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon blackpepperinsidechicken. Stuffchicken with Hot cooked mashedsweet potatoes 3 cups clove garlic, chopped, divided chicken 1 broth mediumgreen bellpepper, seeded 1 and chopped, divided (optional) 1 ⁄ 1 4 ⁄ 2 teaspoon ofthegarlicsaltand teaspoon seasonedsalt,

PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY “The Ellen Degeneres Show shows. The bandhasbeenfeatured on events,NCAA andNFLNBAhalftime opening ceremonies fortheDaytona 500, events,at majorsporting including UPN andMTV; andhasmadeappearances national coverage onNBC,ABC,BET, ESPN, Wildcats iscomprised ofabout University MarchingBethune-Cookman university bands, the performing Regarded asoneofthenation’s top- Daytona Florida Beach, University Bethune-Cookman BANDS OF DIRECTOR Donovan Wells college-level banddirectors andstudents. live oncampusforaweek andwork with young to musicianshave anopportunity through itssummerbandcampwhere The bandgives backto thecommunity commercial forCadillac. mostrecently ina “Drumline”and 300 members. The bandhasreceived ,” in themovie “Amazing Grace.” by Vestaand Williams; Z; Jay “Congratulations” by KEM; LovingYou” by “Show Me What You Got” by The O’Jays; to Heaven” “Stairway “I Can’t Stop byPatti performed Labelle; Only “If You Knew” song, but afew inevery would be: characteristic I can’t pickjustonebecauseIcanfindaunique has played? What isyour favorite songthat theband all ofhumanity. to serve when theydepart inthebandprogram willbecalledupon participating training andfoundation thatstudentsreceive from motto is, to Serve.”The “Enter to Learn andDepart commitment to educatingouryouth. The college was awoman ofhighmorals, valuesandastrong our founder Dr. McLeod Bethune. Dr. Mary Bethune outthechallenge, andvisionof principles carrying By oftheuniversity alive?the legacy How doesthemarchingbandhelpkeep discipline andcompassion. preparation leadershipskills, andplanning,learn accountable, team players theyalso andpunctual; able to compete onalllevels. to be Studentslearn program andto to be begoodattheircraft firstlearn citizen, employee, parent andspouse. Studentsinour to beaproductive necessary some ofthesameskills for asuccessfulbandmemberare necessary The skills and why? students by beingabandmember, What lifelong values areinstilled in pastime Ishare withmy father.” 73-year-old cook Fishing themthatsameafternoon. isstill a special We would catch fish—usuallycroaker —inthemorningand “I grew upfishingontheJamesRiver in Virginia withmy dad. MAKES 6SERVINGS 2. 1. white fishfillets, (6-oz.) suchas 6 tsp. Creole seasoning 1 mix cupsseasonedfishfry 2 Crispy Fried Fish immediately with hot sauce and/or tartar sauce,immediately ifdesired. withhotsauce and/ortartar fish,inbatches,medium. Fry 7to 8minutes oruntil golden;drain onpapertowels. Serve Pour oilto oven; skilletorDutch depthof2inchesinto anelectric heat to 350°For lightly to coat bothsides. andCreoleCombine seasoninginresealable fishfry plasticbag. Add fish;sealandshake flounder ortilapia Tartar sauce (optional) Hot sauce (optional) Vegetable oil

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PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY 10 minutes. Let stand5minutes before serving. BAKE Cheese Sauce from Macaroni; Pouch. cover Stirindry withtight-fitting lid. pkg. (14oz.) Deluxe KRAFT Macaroni 1 20%DV calcium,15%DV iron. 890mg sodium,46gcarbohydrate, fiber, 2gdietary 6gsugars, 14gprotein, 10%DV vitaminA,0%DV vitaminC, Nutrition Information Per Serving: each cooked peasandchoppedcooked chicken whenstirringinsourcream. Continue bakingasdirected. Stir-in Ideas: top ofcasserole after stirringin sour cream. Continue bakingasdirected. Topping Idea: after stirringinthesourcream. Continue bakingasdirected. Up: It steamed vegetables. Suggestion: Serving MAKES 4SERVINGS. PREHEAT 1 PREP: Easy HomestyleMacaroni &Cheese 2- ⁄ 2 1 ⁄ 4 & CheeseDinner tsp. dry mustardtsp. dry cups hotwater 30 minutes. Uncover; stirinsourcream. Bake, uncovered, anadditional 10 min. oven to 375°F. water andmustard Mix in1- Sprinkle some KRAFT ShreddedSprinkle someKRAFT lightly Cheddar Cheeseandpaprika over themacaroni andcheese Reduce water to 2cups. Add 1cupeachchoppedcooked broccoli andchoppedhamOR1cup Combine BAKE: 1 Serve thisfamilyfavoriteServe withacrisp, mixed green saladandyour favorite ⁄ 40 min.plusstanding 2 cup crushedcrackers and1 Tbsp. melted butter ormargarine. Place on mixture 380 calories, 15gtotal fat, 9gsaturated fat, 55mgcholesterol, 1 ⁄ 2 Sour CreamSour cup BREAKSTONE’S orKNUDSEN 1 ⁄ 2 -quart casserole. -quart Whisk in 4 bone-in porkchops, bone-in 4 Tbsp. lightsoy sauce 2 Tbsp. choppedgreen onion 2 © 2003by theAmericanDiabetes Association andtheAmericanDietetic Association. Exchanges (or ExchangeDietary Calculations) based onExchange ListsforMealPlanning Exchange: 20g sugars, 32gprotein, 15%DV vitaminA,20%DV vitamin C,8%DV calcium,25%DV iron. 510 calories, 9gtotal fat, 2.5gsaturated fat, 60mgcholesterol, 900mgsodium,77gcarbohydrate, fiber, 7gdietary Nutrition Information (porkchops withrice Per andpeas): Serving Nutrition Bonus: Substitute: vegetables ortossed green salads. Creative Leftovers: MAKES 4SERVINGS evenly onto chops. Measure PREHEAT 1 Crispy BarbecuedPork ChopsDinner PREP: BAKE PLACE of chopswithcoating mix. ⁄ 4 (about 5oz. each) Barbecue Sauce cup BULL’S-EYE Original 30 minutes oruntilchopsare withrice cooked andpeas. through (165°F).Serve 15 min. pineapple in 13x9-inch baking dish;top withchops.pineapple in13x9-inchbaking oven to 375°F. barbecuesauce, Mix green onionandsoy sauce; spread 3- Prepare asdirected, Sauce. Barbecue Original usingKRAFT 1 ⁄ 2 Starch, 1Fruit, 3Meat (L) TOTAL: Help your themthislow-fat familyeat right mealtonight. by serving For aquickburstofflavor, sprinkleunusedSHAKE ‘N BAKECoating Mixover hotcooked 45 min. 1 ⁄ 4 inch thick 1 ⁄ 2 cup coating mix;place inshallow dish.Coat bothsides cupshotcooked peas 2 cupshotcooked rice 3 cans (8oz. each)pineapple 2 1 ⁄ 2 slices, drained CoatingSeasoned Mix cup SHAKE ‘N BAKEOriginal Pork

PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY 0%DV vitaminC,6%DV calcium,6%DV iron. 370mg sodium,24gcarbohydrate, fiber, lessthan1gdietary 7gsugars, 4gprotein, 0%DV vitaminA, Nutrition Information Per Serving: muffin cups. Bake at 400°Ffor15to 20min.oruntil goldenbrown. Makes 1muffineach. 16servings, Cornbread Muffins: Cracklin’ before spooninginto prepared bakingpan. eggs 2 PREP: pc rcln Cornbread: Cracklin’ Spicy MAKES 16SERVINGS. BAKE SPOON mix justuntilmoistened. Add porkrinds;mixlightly. PREHEAT 1 1 Cornbread Cracklin’ ⁄ ⁄ 3 2 cup milk cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing 25 to 30min.oruntilgoldenbrown. 10 min. evenly into pan;smoothtop. greased 13x9-inchbaking oven to 400°F. Beateggs, dressing andmilkinlarge bowl. Stirincorn muffin TOTAL: 40 min. Prepare asdirected, adding Prepare asdirected, spooningbatter evenly into 16paper-linedmedium 170 calories, 6gtotal fat, 2gsaturated fat, 30mgcholesterol, pkg. (8- 2 cupsfriedporkrinds, coarsely 3 crushed 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. ground red pepper(cayenne) to thebatter 1 ⁄ 2 oz. each)corn muffinmix STIR Bring to boil;cover. simmer15min.,stirringoccasionally. Reduce heatto low; 1- 15%DV vitaminC,6%DV calcium,10%DV iron. 60mg cholesterol, 1170mgsodium,29gcarbohydrate, fiber, 2gdietary 7gsugars, 18gprotein, 8%DV vitaminA, Nutrition Information (about1cup): Per Serving fresh chicken. Substitute: Suggestion: Serving MAKES 8SERVINGS,ABOUT1CUPEACH. ADD tender andbacon iscrisp. COOK pkg. (14oz.) OSCARMAYER Smokies, 1 stalkcelery, finelychopped 1 large onion,chopped 1 mediumgreen pepper, chopped 1 slices OSCARMAYER Bacon, chopped 4 PREP: Quick Chicken Jambalaya 1 ⁄ 2 cut into cups choppedcooked chicken in tomatoes. Cook untilheated through. Smokies, chicken,1- Smokies, 10 min. bacon and vegetables in 3-qt. saucepan or large skillet untilvegetables saucepanbacon orlarge are andvegetables skillet in3-qt. 1 Substitute 1pkg. (6oz.) MAYER OSCAR GrilledChicken Breast Strips, chopped, forchoppedcooked ⁄ 2 -inch pieces TOTAL: Serve withcorn breadServe andasideofgreen beans. 30 min. 1 ⁄ 2 cups water, rice, barbecuesauce, saltandred pepper. 1 1 cupsinstantwhite rice, uncooked 2 can (14- 1 tsp. salt 1 ⁄ ⁄ 2 4 undrained tsp. ground red pepper(optional) Originalcup KRAFT BarbecueSauce 340 calories, 17gtotal fat, 6gsaturated fat, 1 ⁄ 2 oz.) diced tomatoes,

PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY PROFILES IN PRIDE MARCH OF THE MIGHTY Tbsp. orangemarmalade 2 2%DV calcium,6%DV iron. 480mg sodium,18gcarbohydrate, fiber, 0gdietary 12gsugars, 21gprotein, 0%DV vitaminA,4%DV vitaminC, Nutrition Information Per Serving: Suggestions: Serving MAKES 4SERVINGS,ONECHOPEACH. BAKE COMBINE PREHEAT 1 PREP: Baked Chops Saucy 4 bone-in center-cut porkchops(1lb.) center-cut bone-in 4 ⁄ 2 cup KRAFT Originalcup KRAFT BarbecueSauce 45 min.oruntilchopsare cooked through (160°F). 5 min. oven to 400°F. dish. Place chopsin8-inchsquare baking sauce, marmalade, ginger andgarlicpowder; spoonevenly over chops. TOTAL: 50 min. Serve withahotbaked potatoServe and steamed broccoli. 230 calories, 7gtotal fat, 2.5gsaturated fat, 60mg cholesterol, tsp. garlicpowder 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 BAKE well blended. Pour into greased dish. 8-inchsquare baking toGradually addeggmixture remaining hotgrits mixture, stirringconstantly until lightly insmallbowl. Add to smallamountofhotgrits mixture eggs;mixwell. stiruntilcheeseand pepper; VELVEETA are completely melted. aside. Set Beateggs 20%DV calcium,2%DV iron. 500mg sodium,18gcarbohydrate, fiber, 0gdietary 1gsugars, 9gprotein, 10%DV vitaminA,0%DV vitaminC, Nutrition Information Per Serving: square bakingdish.Makes 16servings. To Double: ofabreakfast or brunchbuffet.fresh aspart fruitor serve Suggestion: Serving MAKES 8SERVINGS. ADD low. Cook 5min.,stirringoccasionally. Remove from heat. high heat.Graduallyaddgrits, stirringconstan PREHEAT 1 cupKRAFTShredded SharpCheddar 1 grits cupquick-cooking 1 1 qt.(4cups)water 1 PREP: Baked CheeseGrits 10 min.Let stand10min.before serving. ⁄ ⁄ 4 2 Prepared CheeseProduct, cutup lb. (4oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Cheese, divided tsp. salt 1 ⁄ 30 min; sprinkle withremaining 30 min;sprinkle 10 min. 2 cup oftheCheddarcheese, the VELVEETA, butter, garlicpowder andred oven to 350°F. Bringwater andsaltto boilinmediumsaucepan onmedium- Prepare asdirected, doublingallingredients andsubstituting a13x9-inchbakingdishforthe8-inch TOTAL: 1 hour Wake upwithBaked CheeseGritsforaspecialSaturday morningtreat! with Serve 210 calories, 12gtotal fat, 7gsaturated fat, 85mgcholesterol, 1 ⁄ 2 cup Cheddarcheese. Bakeanadditional Tbsp. butter ormargarine 2 1 1 eggs 2 ⁄ ⁄ 4 2 tly untilwell blended. Reduce heatto tsp. ground red pepper(cayenne) tsp. garlic powder

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ADRIANE HOLT, CLINTON JUNIOR COLLEGE • ALAINA SIMMONS, FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY • ALESHA BAKER, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY • ALYCE AMAH, EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE • AMBER LEE WILLIAMS, OAKWOOD COLLEGE • ANDREA BLOUNT, BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • ANGELA HARRIS, CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY • ANGELITE ARMENTO - MCWHORTER, SPELMAN COLLEGE • ANNIE HAGER, WILBER FORCE UNIVERSITY • ANTHONY SEMELKA, ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE • ANTHONY SMALLS, CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY • BAUDELIO ALEGRIA, GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • BEATRICE HOUSE, RUST COLLEGE • BETRU TEKLE-WOLD, LANGSTON UNIVERSITY • BONNIE JOHNSON, DILLARD UNIVERSITY • BRANDY BROWN, JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY • BRYAN PETERSEN, CLINTON JUNIOR COLLEGE • CAROLYNE ADAMS, ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY • CATHY HEYWARD, ST. AUGUSTINES COLLEGE • CEPHONI JACKSON, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, PINE BLUFF • CHARLES WALKER, HOWARD UNIVERSITY • CHARLIE BACKEY, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY • COURTNEY BERRYHILL, COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE • COURTNEY TATE, WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY • DAKAQUE LEWIS, DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY • DAVID EVANS, BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • DAVID SAMPSON, STILLMAN COLLEGE • DAWNETT BURGESS, UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS • DELTRINAE HODGES, TOUGALOO COLLEGE • DERRICK COLE, MOREHOUSE COLLEGE • DIANN MCNEIL, SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY • DINTREE GREEN, SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • DORISE MCNEIL, • EARNEST AVERY JR., MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY • EBONY THOMAS, MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE • EBONY WHITE, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE • EMANUELLE DAGGETT, SPELMAN COLLEGE • EMILEEN TINDLE, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY • ERICA AKINS, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, PINE BLUFF • ERIK BLACK, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY • ESTHER SILVER-PARKS, NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY • ETHEL BREEZE, • EUGENE NETTLES II, HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE • FLYNN ETTIENNE, GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY • FORSTENE JOHNSON, MORRIS COLLEGE • GABRIEL AJAK, HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE • GARY JOHNSON, COPPIN STATE COLLEGE • GENE DALTON, CLINTON JUNIOR COLLEGE • GEORGE NELSON, SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • GERALDINE COOK, TALLADEGA COLLEGE • GLYNN HORNYAK, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY • HERBERT BURNETT, LINCOLN UNIVERSITY • HOWARD MINGO, MOREHOUSE COLLEGE • HOWARD HARD, SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE • INDIA TRAYLOR, RUST COLLEGE • JACQUELINE HOWARD-CLARK, MILES COLLEGE • JAMES MILLERBORG, CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY - ED • JAMES TYLER, PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE • JANICE CONNER, JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY • JAQUATA BROOKS, RUST COLLEGE • JARROD ANTONIO, XAVIER UNIVERSITY • JASMINE DANIELS, JARVIS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE • JASON SIPPLE, DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY • JASON ROOP, NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY • JEFF FLUCKER, HAMPTON UNIVERSITY • JENNIFER STEVENS, CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY • JENNIFER ANIM, HOWARD UNIVERSITY • JENNIFER ADAMS, SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE • JERRY CORONA, ST. PHILLIP'S COLLEGE • JOHN HINSON, FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY • JOHN PITTS, HAMPTON UNIVERSITY • JOHN HILLS, LANE COLLEGE • JOYCE SAVOIE, XAVIER UNIVERSITY • KAWANA ROBINSON, • KEENAN BELL, BENEDICT COLLEGE • KENNETH SHEARROW, CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY • KENNETH MCLEOD, ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY • KENNETH LEVELS , UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE • KIMBERLY CUTLEY, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY • LACREISHA PARHAM, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY • LARKIN ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY • LAURA ANDERSON, ST. PAUL COLLEGE: COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL • LAUREN DOYLE-DAVIS, FISK UNIVERSITY • LAUREN DOYLE-DAVIS, MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE • LEAH BROWN, SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY • LEE CHEATHAM, ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE • LEE DOBYNES, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY • LETICIA SHELLEY, PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE • LISA MEANS, STILLMAN COLLEGE • MARIA PITTMAN, ST. PHILLIP'S COLLEGE • MARLOW LENORD, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY • MARY BATTLE, EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE • MICHAEL SMITH, WILEY COLLEGE • MICHELLE JACKSON, SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY • MICHELLE BOWDEN, VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY • MICHELLE VANCE, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY • NATHAN ADAMS, FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY • NGUYET PETERSON, UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS • NICOLE ALLEN, CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY • NURUDEEN ABIOYE, TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY • ODESSA SUMLIN, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY • OLIVER COLEMAN, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY • PARIS COBLE, ST. AUGUSTINES COLLEGE • PATRICIA MEEK, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY • PATRICIA HUMBLE, WILEY COLLEGE • PHYLLIS WALKER, JARVIS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE • PHYLLIS BAGLEY, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY • RACHEL PETERS, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY • RAYQUAIL MOORE, • ROBERT THOMAS, ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY • RONETTE FRANCIS, FISK UNIVERSITY • ROS AVERY, COPPIN STATE COLLEGE • ROSA AIKEN, ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY • SADE EVANS, FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY • SANDRA ATHERTON, CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY • SANDRA NELSON, COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE • SHA DAWN SMITH, ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY • SHALITHA YOUNG, GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY • SHAMARA ELEY, VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY • SHANTI DANIELS, DILLARD UNIVERSITY • SHARON A'NEAL, LANGSTON UNIVERSITY • SHASHONNA FERGUSON, WILBER FORCE UNIVERSITY • SHAWN SHEPARD, SHAW UNIVERSITY • SHAWNDA COOPER, NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY • SHELETHA SHELTON, TOUGALOO COLLEGE • SHONNA STOOT, TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY • STEVEN MAGEE, WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY • SYLVESTER JOHNSON, ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY • TAMIKA THROWER, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, PINE BLUFF • TERESA BEAM, BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE • TERESA MELVIN, FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY • TERRY PHILLIPS, LINCOLN UNIVERSITY • TIFFANY EDWARDS, BENEDICT COLLEGE • TIFFANY JONES, WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY • TIMOTHY FLETCHER JR, MILES COLLEGE • TRACY CONNER, JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY • TRAVIS PACE, BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE • TREMAYNE BASS, BETHUME COOKMAN COLLEGE • TYANA STITH, NORTH CAROLINA A & T STATE UNIVERSITY • TYREE JEFFERSON, VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY • VALLERY AUSTIN, ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY • VANESSA VARGAS, ST. PAUL COLLEGE: COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL • WAYNE JEFFERSON, NORTH CAROLINA A & T STATE UNIVERSITY • WILLIAM CARPENTER, LANE COLLEGE • WILLIAM BROWNING, MORRIS COLLEGE • WILLIAM SCOTT, TALLADEGA COLLEGE • WILLIE CRUTCHFIELD, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY • YUSEF NEAL, FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY • YVETTE WILLIAMS, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY • ZARQA LATIF, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY