PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES, PARENTS, ALUMNI, AND FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY
n behalf of the Board of Visitors, administrators, faculty, and staff of Norfolk State University, it is my privilege O to welcome you to the 106th Commencement Ceremony. I am honored to salute and extend congratulations to the May 2021 graduating class, and to welcome your families, friends, and supporters. While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reimagine traditional events and celebrations, the University recognizes the importance of celebrating our students’ achievements. Commencement marks the completion of an important milestone of higher education. This ushers in an exciting, new chapter in your life. We celebrate the graduates and are very proud to have been a part of your growth and achievements while a member of the Spartan Family.
Each academic year in December and May, Norfolk State University takes great pride in presenting for graduation more than one thousand well-prepared candidates for baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. These educated citizens will take their places of leadership in our increasingly globalized and interconnected world, and they will add substantial value to the Commonwealth of Virginia, and communities where they will live and work.
Each of you came to NSU with distinct hopes and dreams and today, as you graduate, you have fulfilled your goal of attaining a college education. Whether you pursue graduate studies or begin your career journey, I encourage you to keep on learning, being inquisitive or growing.
Your NSU education is the foundation for a lifetime of intellectual advancement and professional success. Today, as you graduate and become the newest members of the Norfolk State University Alumni Association, I urge you to give back to those who follow you. The next generation of Spartans will need your moral guidance and financial assistance to achieve their full potential. As you proceed in your endeavors, I ask that you remember your many achievements as members of the Spartan Community.
Congratulations on your academic accomplishments. Your efforts are commendable and I wish you success and happiness in your future.
Behold,
Javaune Adams-Gaston, Ph.D. President
The 106th Commencement • 3 NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY Board of Visitors Members 2020-21
Joan G. Wilmer Dr. Deborah M. DiCroce Devon M. Henry Rector Vice Rector Secretary
Dr. Terri L. Best Dwayne B. Blake Mary L. Blunt Bishop Kim W. Brown
The Honorable BK Fulton Larry A. Griffith Dr. Harold “Harry” L. James W. Dyke, Jr. Watkins, II
4 • The 106th Commencement To Our Guests We welcome you to the 2021 Spring Commencement Exercise.
ommencement, a solemn but joyful climax and recognition of the graduates’ years of study, is an important and meaningful occasion to the University, its faculty, staff and students. In order Cto maintain the dignity and tradition of the graduation ceremony, we are requesting that all cellular phones and other electronic devices be shut off or changed to silent mode. We further request that for the benefit of all involved, all guests and participants refrain from using cellular phones, talking and moving about during the exercise. We also ask that all signs and symbols and noisemakers be left outside the arena/stadium.
Only authorized working press and University photographers are permitted on the field of the stadium to take pictures. Thank you for joining us and being a part of this momentous occasion.
Order of Procession
Army ROTC Navy ROTC Candidates for Doctoral Degrees Candidates for Master’s Degrees Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Candidates for Associate Degrees
Associate and Assistant Vice Presidents NSU Alumni Association Officers
Faculty Emeriti Faculty
President’s Party Head Marshal Deans Vice Presidents University Registrar Army and Navy ROTC Officers Senior Class President NSU Alumni Association President Special Guests Members of the Board of Visitors Clergy Rector of the Board of Visitors Provost Commencement Speaker University President
The 106th Commencement • 5 Order of Exercises
Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston President of the University Presiding
Academic Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” – Edward Elgar Norfolk State University Spartan Legion Marching Band
Presentation of Colors Army ROTC
The National Anthem – Francis Scott Key Arranged by Dr. Carl W. Haywood ’71 Norfolk State University Virtual Concert Choir
Invocation Reverend Dr. Joy D. Carrington Director of Campus Ministry Wesley Westminster Foundation
Greetings Joan G. Wilmer ’99, Rector Norfolk State University Board of Visitors
The Senior Class Statement Zavier Andrew, President Norfolk State University Senior Class
Introduction of Speaker Dr. Adams-Gaston
The Commencement Address Jerry Brooks aka “J.B. Smoove” Actor, Comedian, Entrepreneur
Honorary Degree Conferral Dr. Adams-Gaston
Awarding of Presidential Commencement Medallion Dr. Adams-Gaston
6 • The 106th Commencement Order of Exercises (continued)
The Commissioning Ceremony LTC Lisa M. Abel Professor of Military Science
The Conferring of Master’s Degrees Dr. George E. Miller, Dean School of Graduate Studies and Research
The Presentation of Honor Graduates Dr. DoVeanna Fulton, Provost
The Conferring of Associate and Baccalaureate Degrees Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Dean College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Michael O. Keeve, Dean College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Glenn R. Carrington, J.D. ’77, Dean School of Business
Dr. Denelle Wallace, Interim Dean School of Education
Dr. E. Delores Dungee-Anderson, Interim Dean The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work
Induction into the Norfolk State University Alumni Association Antonio Harrison ’92, President Norfolk State University Alumni Association
The Alma Mater - Dr. Carl W. Haywood ’71 Norfolk State University Virtual Concert Choir
Closing Dr. Carrington
The Academic Recessional “Behold” – Paul I. Adams Norfolk State University Spartan Legion Marching Band
The 106th Commencement • 7 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER & HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT Jerry Brooks “J.B. Smoove” Actor, Comedian, Entrepreneur
Born in Plymouth, North Carolina and raised in Mount Vernon, NY, J.B. Smoove is an award-winning writer, comedian and actor, who continues to entertain audiences all over the world with his unique brand of comedy. His breakout role in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as Leon Black has firmly planted him as one of the best comedic actors today.
Smoove joined HBO’s Emmy winning “Curb Your Enthusiasm” in its sixth season and has remained an integral part of the show since that time. During his run, Smoove has received a SAG nomination as a part of the series ensemble cast in 2018 as well as an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2012. The show will return for a highly anticipated eleventh season.
Recently, Smoove was seen in the third season of “The Last O.G.” alongside Tiffany Haddish and Tracy Morgan and lent his memorable voice to Hulu’s comedy “Woke,” as the black marker. Last year, Smoove starred alongside Tom Holland in the latest installment in the Spider-Man franchise SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME in addition to appearing in the DC Universe as part of the animated “Harley Quinn” series. Smoove split his time between filming and entertaining audiences nationwide on his “Lollygaggin” comedy tour, which sold out shows across the country.
Smoove began his career in 1999, when he moved to Los Angeles and landed a recurring role on MTV’s “The Lyricist Lounge Show,” as well as featured guest spots on “The Chris Rock Show” and “Premium Blend.” This led to his first big feature film, where he narrated and starred in the cult classic POOTIE TANG, reuniting with Rock. Smoove subsequently followed this up with a co-starring role opposite Adam Sandler in MR. DEEDS in 2002.
After a season as a cast member on the sketch comedy program “Cedric the Entertainer Presents” in 2003, Smoove moved back to New York City where he landed a coveted writing position on NBC’s iconic sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live.” During his fourth year on the show, Smoove received a 2007 Writers Guild award for “Best Comedy/Variety Series” for his work.
An accomplished stand-up comedian, Smoove has hosted NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” the Comedy Central stand-up series “Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus” and shot his own one-hour stand-up special “How I Dooz It” for the cable channel. Smoove’s show “Four Courses with JB Smoove” where he hosted comedians, athletes and entertainers during four-course meals to discuss everything New York City, ran for four seasons on the MSG Network.
Smoove’s previous film credits include: DATE NIGHT, HALL PASS, THE DICTATOR, TOP FIVE, WE BOUGHT A ZOO, BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT and ALMOST CHRISTMAS. Past television credits include: “Everybody Hates Chris,” “’Til Death,” “Bent,” “The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” “The Millers,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” and “Life in Pieces.” Smoove’s unique comedic voice has also been utilized extensively in the animation space, where he had voiceover roles in both ICE AGE 4 and THE SMURFS 2 on the big screen, and in TV shows such as “American Dad” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
Smoove is a car enthusiast, an avid sports fan and a proud supporter of the Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club.
8 • The 106th Commencement Presidential Commencement Medallion
he Presidential Medallion is one of the Tmost prestigious awards bestowed by the University upon an individual. The conferring of this meritorious award by the President of Norfolk State University honors and recognizes the distinctive contributions the honoree has made to the University through a demonstrated commitment to the success of Norfolk State University students, exemplified dedicated service in public or private endeavors that enhance the academic and professional community and/or through the personification of the ideals and mission of Norfolk State University. The conferral of the Presidential Medallion is being granted to Ms. Joan G. Wilmer, who is delivering the commencement keynote address at the 3:00 p.m. Commencement Ceremony in honor of the Class of 2020 on May 15, 2021.
The 106th Commencement • 9 Administrative Officers Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston President
PRESIDENT’S CABINET DEANS
Pamela F. Boston, Esq. Glenn R. Carrington, J.D. University Counsel School of Business
Dr. Leonard Brown Dr. E. Delores Dungee-Anderson, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work Management Dr. Michael O. Keeve Ericke S. Cage, J.D., LL.M. College of Science, Engineering, Executive Advisor to the President and Board and Technology of Visitors for Policy, Compliance and University Dr. George E. Miller Ombudsman School of Graduate Studies and Research Dr. DoVeanna Fulton Dr. Khadijah O. Miller, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College
Dr. Gerald E. Hunter Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander Vice President for Finance and Administration College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Justin L. Moses Dr. Denelle Wallace, Interim Vice President for Operations and Chief Strategist School of Education for Institutional Effectiveness
Clifford Porter, J.D. Vice President for University Advancement
Melody Webb Athletics Director
Tanya S. White Chief of Staff
10 • The 106th Commencement The Academic Costume he custom of wearing academic dress stems from the Middle Ages, when scholars were also clerics and wore the costume of their monastic order. The hood was originally a cowl attached to the gown, which could be Tslipped over the head for warmth. The cap was originally round, but has changed to the varieties that we see today. The gown varies for the respective degrees. The Bachelor’s gown is worn closed and can be distinguished by its long, pointed sleeves. The Master’s gown is designed to be open with the arms worn through the slits in the elbows of the sleeves. The Doctor’s gown also worn open, has full, bell-shaped sleeves with three horizontal bars stitched across the upper arm. There is a velvet panel draped around the neck and stitched down the front edges. This velvet trimming may be either black or the same color as the velvet border of the hood. The hood also varies for the respective degrees. The Bachelor’s and Master’s hoods are of the same design, pointed at the base. The Bachelor’s hood is three feet long; the Master’s hood is three and one half feet long. The Doctor’s hood is four feet long, of fuller shape and rounded at the base. The hood is bordered with velvet, the color of which indicates the field of study in which the degree was earned. The colors listed below will be worn by graduates of the various disciplines at Norfolk State University:
MAJOR HOOD COLOR MAJOR HOOD COLOR
Accounting Drab Journalism Crimson Administration Drab Library/Media Lemon Business Education Drab Mass Communications Crimson Office Administration Drab Music Pink Drama and Theatre Brown Nursing Apricot Economics Copper Physical Education Education Light Blue & Recreation Sage Green Engineering Orange Political Science White English White Psychology White Fine Arts and Graphic Design Brown Sciences Golden Yellow Foreign Language White Social Work Citron History White Sociology White Home Economics Maroon Speech Pathology Industrial Arts & Education Light Blue & Audiology White Interdisciplinary Studies White Technology Orange
The silk lining of the hood represents the institution which granted the degree. If more than one degree is held, the gown and the hood of the higher or highest degree is worn. The linings seen in today’s academic procession may include:
Green, gold – Norfolk State Bright red – Wisconsin Light blue, white chevron – Columbia Plum, white scarlet – London Dark blue – Yale Maroon – Chicago Blue with white chevron – Duke Crimson – Harvard Dark blue, two orange chevrons – Illinois Carnelian, two white chevrons – Cornell Light blue, two white chevrons – North Carolina Cardinal – Stanford Old gold, maroon chevron – Minnesota Red, tri-chevron in center – Heidelberg Gold, blue chevron – California Dandelion yellow – Michigan Gold – Virginia Maize, azure blue chevron – Sorbonne Purple, gold chevron – Northwestern Yellow and white – Rochester Purple – New York
The 106th Commencement • 11 The Academic Degree
he first known degree was a doctorate conferred by the University of Bologna in the middle of the 12th century. Originally, the doctor’s and master’s degrees were used interchangeably, each indicating that the Tholder was qualified to give instruction to students. The bachelor’s or baccalaureate degree indicated only entrance upon course of study preparatory to the doctorate or mastership. Gradually, however, the bachelor’s degree came to mean successful completion of one level of study preparatory to the higher degrees. The use of academic degrees later spread to English universities. Harvard University, The College of William and Mary, and Yale University followed the British pattern in the New World. Today, there are more than 1,600 different academic degrees currently conferred by American colleges and universities.
The Bachelor’s Degree* The bachelor’s degree represents completion of a four-year course of study of collegiate grade and is the oldest academic degree used by American institutions of higher learning. The degree of Bachelor of Arts was the first conferred in America in 1642 on nine young men comprising the first graduating class of Harvard College. Yale conferred its first Bachelor of Arts in 1702; Princeton in 1748; William and Mary in 1753; Pennsylvania in 1757; Columbia in 1758; and Norfolk State University in 1958.
The Master’s Degree The master’s degree is an academic honor conferred upon students who have successfully completed one or two years’ work beyond the baccalaureate. A thesis and an oral examination are usually required. The word “magister” connected with a qualifying phrase was used among the Romans as a title of honor; but its present meaning must be traced to the time of the establishment of the oldest universities. Regularly organized faculties were not then known as they now exist in the universities. The whole circle of academic activity was limited to seven liberal arts, and those who received honors in the completion of their course of studies, for their diligence and knowledge, and who had already received the degree of baccalaureus (bachelor), were called magistri atrium (masters of the liberal arts).
The Doctor’s Degree** The doctor’s degree represents the most advanced degree conferred by American institutions of higher education. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a doctor in the academic sense as “one who, in any faculty or branch of learning, has attained the highest degree conferred by a university.”
There are two major types of doctoral degrees: earned and honorary doctorates. Earned doctorates are further divided into two distinct types–the research degree and the professional or practitioner degree. The distinguishing feature of the research degree is that it normally requires a lengthy scholarly dissertation which is usually designed to constitute a substantial contribution to the existing body of knowledge in its field. The most important doctorate of the research type in American institutions of higher education is the Doctor of Philosophy. The only other earned doctorate of the research type which has secured wide recognition and use by a large number of leading American universities is the Doctor of Education. The honorary doctorate degree is awarded by colleges and universities in recognition of scholarly or creative attainments or distinguished public service. Since 1860 most honorary degrees have taken the form of doctorates. Presidents, governors and leaders of the judiciary are often honored as well as educators, clergymen, authors, artists and leaders in mass communication. The most commonly awarded honorary doctorates are: Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), first conferred in 1773; Doctor of Letters (Litt.D.), first awarded in 1892; Doctor of Science (Sc.D.), first conferred in 1884; and Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.), first awarded in the 1880s.
*Sometimes designated as the baccalaureate degree, from the Latin terms baccalaris “under the influence of” and laurus “Laurel” used as a designation of honor, distinction or fame.
**Eells, Walter Crosby: Degree in Higher Education. New York. The Center for Applied Research in Education, Inc., 1967.
12 • The 106th Commencement Candidates for Degrees
School of Graduate Studies and Research College of Liberal Arts College of Science, Engineering, and Technology School of Business School of Education The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work
The list of Candidates for Degrees has been prepared by the Office of the Registrar. Within the time limitations imposed, every effort has been made to make an accurate printed record of the names of the graduates. The roster of candidates listed in this program is a compilation of those eligible to participate. It should not be construed either as a complete or official list of those who will receive a University degree. Due to printing deadlines, names of some degree recipients may not appear, while names of degree candidates may appear even though they have not completed their degree requirements. Honors distinctions are based on the candidate’s academic record at the time of publication. The academic honors are listed as follows:
Summa Cum Laude: Bachelor degree candidates with 3.75 – 4.00 cumulative grade point average Magna Cum Laude: Bachelor degree candidates with 3.50 – 3.74 cumulative grade point average Cum Laude: Bachelor degree candidates with 3.00 – 3.49 cumulative grade point average
Degrees will be distributed to those students who have no University encumbrances. The degree of the University and the transcript of record, signed and sealed by its proper officers remains the official testimony of the possession of the degree. The University’s official registry for conferral of degree is the Office of the Registrar, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504.
The 106th Commencement • 13 Academic Honors Summa Cum Laude (BACHELOR DEGREE CANDIDATES) 3.75 – 4.00 cumulative grade point average
College of Liberal Arts Imani Wade School of Business Nya Zhane' Wilkins Ronald W. Armstrong Dutchess Wilson Taylor Lashaun Johnson Da'Jour Joseph Brown Brandi Aurisa Elaine Moore Akiiki Moses Byaruhanga College of Science, Engineering, Leah Bethany Smith Natshawn Roell Charity and Technology Ridge G. Walker Oshay Edwards Joy P. Fraser Karissa Carter Ethelyn R. Strong Tori Arielle Henderson Elijah Graves School of Social Work Tyree R. Jones Deyana M. Holley Nikita Ann Marie Philbrick Andrew William Howe Pleasant C. Thomas-Smith Aubree M. Sethman Mychael Adrianna McKeever Tytianna Smith Alicia Mitchell Sydney Catherine Elizabeth Suddoth Terra Laretta Brown Riddick Symone Latrice Thomas Lydia Alexandria Georgia Smith Daminica Oriana Tynes Tiarra Reneea Warren
Magna Cum Laude (BACHELOR DEGREE CANDIDATES) 3.50 – 3.74 cumulative grade point average
College of Liberal Arts Versace Trimayne Robinson Samaya Shedrick Kalani Arian Sanders Faith Deborah Tolson Zavier Raphael Andrew Korey Harris Singh Kory Jamal Wells Erica Danielle Baldwin Tikia Monique' Smith Kayla Branch Ashlee Elizabeth Starks School of Business Mariah Faith Burrell Domonique DeLaran Sumler Thomas Cerja, IV Murrell W. Thornhill IV Anthony Matthews Reynolds Destiny Unique Childress Ty'Ana Nicole Tynes Olanrewaju David Sholaja Trezure Bre'Von Coles Micah Alyse Thompson Jazmine Ariana Craig College of Science, Anna Patricia Williams Djomeni Mikel Djonkam Engineering, and Technology Taylor-Anne Duncan School of Education Dominique Antoinette Emery Mario Alcaraz Ashley Monique Floyd Jaylon Austin Carr Daniel Edward Hosley Zivan Holloway, Jr. Jenna Crawford De'Asia Kaneisha Jackson Makayla Marie Hyman Alexis Rae Davis Jaliah L. Johnson Isabella Suezzana Diaz Jenne Ethelyn R. Strong Teddiana Johnson Skylar Grimsley School of Social Work Da'Shaun De'Andre Jones-Griffin Myles David Huntington Brianna Jnae Kent Astra' Aurianna Jessamy Shanita Hawkins Kevin Patrick Mayers Jonathan J. Montes, Jr. Adriana Yeraldin Moore Geo Albert Serrano Mirador Roscoe C. Pretlow, IV Raymond Deshaun Mitchell, Jr. Lillian Bethany Richardson Iman Neha Muhammad Tiera Bianca Newby
14 • The 106th Commencement Academic Honors Cum Laude (BACHELOR DEGREE CANDIDATES) 3.00 – 3.49 cumulative grade point average
College of Liberal Arts Noa Chastity Neubia Fernande-Carolyn Amber Cox Akilia Christauna Newby Sarah D. Crumpler Kevin Alexander, Jr. Jeremiah O'Bryant Steeve M. Dauphin RaShaad Beaver Joshua O'Bryant Kimberly A. Davis Brianna Ky'air Bethea Kennedie Denise Oden Zameer Davis-Sowell Tyler Booker Amari Anwar Owes Denysha Lynea Dunkley Dia Naztie Bowley Raeqawn Rashad Porter Jannel I. Ezeagwu Shannon Renee Brothers Michael Israel Quarles Maniah Autiana Shapre' Gunn Arryn C. Brown Lychelle Shanice Richardson Mia Celina Holmes Natae' Shamar Bush Isaiah Jarrell Corneilous Robertson Salim Abdul Jackson Devante' Carter Kianni Qierra Robinson Juwan Davonte' Jones Dejah Michelle Charles Danielle S. Rodgers Angelica Brielle Kirk Shadai Desmon Collier-Jones Elita Rushin Victoria Amari Kouassi Treyvon A. Darby Angel Michaela Savage Britney Danielle Lawrence Toni Corshae Edwards Serena Savage-Vaughan Kevin Ly Ton'Talia Briona Eggleston James Shiels, III Miyanla McConner Tacora T'Nek Fields Brianna Nicole Silver Angel Lee Moore Troy Freeman, Jr. Khie Sa'ra Simms Kristen Elizabeth Moore Ahnika Gantt Jasmyne Cornellia Lechez Spivey Jessica Howard Nesmith Brendon Marcellus Garcia Derrick DeWayne Taylor, Jr. Tori Parker Danyael Freedom Goodhope Robert F. Terrell Noelle Janae Pierce Henry Gray Tehonna Monique Terry Steven Pringle, II Quiana A. Griffin Helen Tesfahunegn Ti'Aja Russell Karolyn Janelle Hairston Kelly Theresa Todd Jasmyne Sims Marquis Christopher Hall Sydney Kye Vazquez Tamya Karlise Stacy Ashawnta Tashay Hardy Naomi Iman Warrington Raven Simone Stewart Braxton Paul Harris Lauren Evanne Wheeler Skylar Jessica Swain Taylor Unique Harsley Dominique R. Whitaker Dameon Nayquan Turner Mikyah Alanna Henderson Alsander Drake Womack Vincent Alexander Williams Ayanamonet A. Herron Taj Amir Worthy Amirah Monique Young-Muse Colondra Shyneece Howard Christopher Jennings College of Science, School of Business Olivia N. Jones Engineering, and Technology Zane Clarence Keith Killgo Malik Tyrese Allen Lauryn Taylor Kinard Ei'yanni Takeah Adams Amasowa Kimberly Asemota Christofer Lamarr D'Kyra Andrews Graham Emoni LaShai Bright Aurelio Antonelli Lawrence Ashley Renee Artis Ciara Elizabeth Coleman Shayonna Aneesah Lewis Miciah Barnes Isryel Cruz Craig M. Lindsay Takeya J. Best Damour C. Patrick Mary Brook Malcom Francis O. A. Boakye Daesia Mylinh Dixon Asia Renae McClary Heather Dawn Bradley NaTalyia Jamae Dunn Zoe Milan McMillian Ashley LaQuan Braxton Jourdon Deangelo Griffin Nandi Ayinde Monteith Nia Brockman Ignacio Guevel Kaneshea Deishauna Moody Chey'Na Bunch Jaylen Eric Hairston Daja Monique Moorer Brandon Jamel Clifton Jazzmaine Hammond Ella Mae Mustard Anderson Camille Leigh Corprew Kevin Marquis Hicks
The 106th Commencement • 15 Academic Honors Cum Laude (BACHELOR DEGREE CANDIDATES) 3.00 – 3.49 cumulative grade point average
Seth Dakota Hockett Ethelyn R. Strong Amir B. Humphries, Jr. School of Social Work Essence Sharmiar Lee Keontae Martin Taisha Kiondra Belton LaKisha Renee Mompremier Nykia Bland Tamia Roberson Shannalee Brown Denon Smith Deja Marian Clark Mason Rourke Velasquez Andrea Monique Davis Monique Walker Nadine Brielle Driver Ashton Walter White Jasmine Vanyell Fernanders Bria Whyte Natalya Kaneese Foster Jay'sha John'tae Harris School of Education Crystal L.e'Shay Hollinger Jamie Kaye McCullar Dorcas Arthur Amber Martine' McGill Charles Edward Birdsong, IV Deyla Moore Amoni Chantel Carmichael Taniqua Cheyenne Norman Briana Nicole Hale Brooke N. Reid Jocelyn M. Hill Felicia Delouise Smith Malik J. Jenkins Candice Sherese Whitfield Michael Lamont Smith Jeremiah Anthony Wright
16 • The 106th Commencement The 106th Commencement • 17 Candidates for Degrees
GRADUATE SCHOOL______MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Joycelyn Opoku Agyeman Lorton VA MASTER OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Sandra D. Allen Chesapeake VA Tatiana Oliveira Bonnell Chesapeake VA Jasmine Monisha Albert Hampton VA Kristal Brehon Brooks Norfolk VA Shannon Mae Bancroft Portsmouth VA Brandon Jay Brown Chester VA Noel Fredrick Clarke, Jr. Hampton VA MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY Dazah Davenport Lancaster VA Grantrina A. Davis Newport News VA Gloria O. O. Griffiths Atlanta GA Shelby Marie DesChamps Virginia Beach VA Walter N. Murphy Norfolk VA Nicole Rochelle Elliott Chesapeake VA Kanesha J. Washington Chesapeake VA Terri Jaciene Evans Newsoms VA Charia Alyce Williams Chester VA Ebony Melvina Fisher Norfolk VA Shatorra Lavonne Flowers Suffolk VA MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS Katy Elyse Garrett Chesapeake VA ENGINEERING Lois Shaleka Hammond Norfolk VA Sherese Evon Hargrove Portsmouth VA Michael Adetunji Manassas VA Tamika Veronica Hargrow Chesapeake VA Bincy Ben Norfolk VA Alexis S. Hayden Richmond VA Ruth Achiaa Frimpong Chesapeake VA Shonda Tychella Hines Hampton VA Charles Owusu-Ansah Chesapeake VA Vincent Eugene Hodges Norfolk VA Jugal U. Patel Chesapeake VA Shaia Jalisa Hubbard Chesapeake VA Dylan Konarzewski Chesapeake VA Dana Olivia Leaphart Newport News VA MASTER OF ARTS IN MEDIA Mark Anthony Manuel Hampton VA AND COMMUNICATIONS Maurice Mark McKay Chesapeake VA Morgan Quenae McKenzie Chesapeake VA Joseph Austin-Francis Chase Chesapeake VA Danielle Cierra Monroe Chesapeake VA James Fincher Norfolk VA Angya M. Moore Chesapeake VA Anderson Langston Hayes Yorktown VA Natasha Owens Portsmouth VA Kashaun JL Hicks Jersey City NJ Shandera Reynolds Chesapeake VA Bobbie Marie Johnson Newport News VA Selena Gabrielle Ruiz Leesburg VA Kevon C. Monroe Virginia Beach VA Kaitlyn Marie Seminerio Chesapeake VA Danyelle Anissa Renay Owen Portsmouth VA Jessica Samantha Snyder Virginia Beach VA Alexis Demetrious Pipkins, Jr. Florence SC Carrie L. Speller Norfolk VA Jaylen Veal Portsmouth VA Hunter Brock Staylor Virginia Beach VA Jill Cameron Washington Norfolk VA Zahyria Lanice Temple Norfolk VA Christal Shanta' Thompson Norfolk VA Jasmine Renee Thompson Portsmouth VA MASTER OF MUSIC IN MUSIC Tuyen Ngoc Tran Hampton VA Winter Rochelle Vann Chesapeake VA Jonathan D. Pigford Portsmouth VA Mai Linh Thi Vu Hampton VA Johnnie Charles Watkins, Jr. Virginia Beach VA David A. Walter Sr. Newport News VA Antonia Anita Joyce Young Portsmouth VA MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Rachel Snipes Camilleri Suffolk VA
18 • The 106th Commencement Candidates for Degrees
MASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN AFFAIRS BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Shari K. Haynes Portsmouth VA Johnnie Frank Jones, III Hampton VA Taylor Unique Harsley Norfolk VA Dehon Fulford Mack Virginia Beach VA Zane Clarence Keith Killgo Arlington VA Deborah K. Mizelle Portsmouth VA Angel Michaela Savage Newport News VA
MASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY
Britney Deanna Blackman Virginia Beach VA Tyler Booker Brunswick VA Shakira Kianna Gwendolyn Doby-Romar Calvin Linwood Evans II Suffolk VA Virginia Beach VA Asia Renae McClary Hampton VA Davyne L. Hughes-Davis Portsmouth VA Nikita Ann Marie Philbrick Wakefield VA Jakia Shenea Johnson Norfolk VA Lychelle Shanice Richardson Norfolk VA Delores Perry Suffolk VA Robert F. Terrell Norfolk VA Kevon Jamal Purdie Pittsburgh PA Patrice Irene Thomas Hampton VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Myeshia Womack South Boston VA IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Constantina W. Adams Suffolk VA COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS ______Jacquala Monique Adams Portsmouth VA Danee' Allred Chesapeake VA BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DRAMA AND THEATRE Shanda Renee Barnes Newport News VA Lashawn Linessa Belvin Virginia Beach VA Zavier Raphael Andrew Newport News VA Kayddie Naomi Brito Norfolk VA Natae' Shamar Bush Waldorf MD Nakia Janel Brown Portsmouth VA Trezure Bre'Von Coles Newport News VA Thomas Cerja, IV Virginia Beach VA Dominique Antoinette Emery Chesapeake VA Troy Freeman, Jr. Chesapeake VA Joy P. Fraser Brooklyn NY Kai Nicole Howard Williamsburg VA Zivan Holloway, Jr. Spring Grove VA Aisia Vochelle James Newport News VA Candunn Latrice Jennette Chesapeake VA Kayla Monae Jones Virginia Beach VA Tyree R. Jones Camp Creek GA Kenneth Kirby, Jr. Williamsburg VA Craig M. Lindsay Huntersville NC Aurelio Antonelli Lawrence Virginia Beach VA Zeandra Manley Suffolk VA Geo Albert Serrano Mirador Norfolk VA Raymond Deshaun Mitchell, Jr. Lathrup Village MI Christopher John-Lee Myers Murfreesboro TN Nandi Ayinde Monteith Petersburg VA Edward Cornelius Parker Suffolk VA Kennedie Denise Oden Compton CA Raeqawn Rashad Porter Virginia Beach VA Aubree Malea Sethman Newport News VA Nay'R Robinson Emporia VA Lauren Evanne Wheeler Stafford VA Danielle S. Rodgers Virginia Beach VA Serena Savage-Vaughan Portsmouth VA BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH Lenicia Lee Smith Silver Springs MD Tikia Monique' Smith Chesapeake VA Olivia Alexandra Baughans Hampton VA Tehonna Monique Terry Richmond VA Mikyah Alanna Henderson North Chesterfield VA Murrell W. Thornhill IV Goode VA Kingsley D. Hunter Chesapeake VA Kelly Theresa Todd Henrico VA Kennedie Denise Oden Compton CA Jamari C. Veal Norfolk VA Naomi Iman Warrington Fredericksburg VA
The 106th Commencement • 19 Candidates for Degrees
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM Danyael Freedom Goodhope Norfolk VA Henry Gray Virginia Beach VA Tamia Renee Boyd South Boston VA Ayanamonet A. Herron Newport News VA Jaliah L. Johnson Hampton VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MASS Jeremiah O'Bryant Forestville MD COMMUNICATIONS Kianni Qierra Robinson Chicago IL Tytianna Smith Lafayette AL Kevin Alexander, Jr. Cantonsville MD Symone Latrice Thomas Killeen TX Joseph Battle, III Portsmouth VA Nya Zhane' Wilkins Petersburg VA Dia Naztie Bowley Baltimore MD Destiny Williams Newport News VA Da'Jour Joseph Brown Bronx NY David Braxton Lee Yancey Virginia Beach VA Duante' Rayneal Brown Hyattsville MD Kraya Campbell Jacksonville FL BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY Jasmine Briana Cousins Portsmouth VA Karolyn Janell Hairston Virginia Beach VA Ronald W. Armstrong Herndon VA Braxton Paul Harris Goochland VA Erica Danielle Baldwin Stafford VA Hershai Yvonne James Henrico VA Jayme Barksdale-Harris Richmond VA James Kaloko Woodbridge VA Kayla Branch Washington DC Christofer Lamarr Pittsburgh PA Shannon Renee Brothers Chesapeake VA Deshawna Latrice Lee Chesapeake VA Mariah Faith Burrell Hampton VA Mercedes Akeya Mangrum Hampton VA Dejah Michelle Charles Lanham MD Desaree' Alexis Mitchell Suffolk VA Destiny Unique Childress Norfolk VA Daja Monique Moorer Washington DC Shadai Desmon Collier-Jones Braselton GA Iman Neha Muhammad Glendale CA Jazmine Ariana Craig Norfolk VA Noa Chastity Neubia Williamsburg VA Treyvon A. Darby Norfolk VA Kiese Kibubidi Nianda Chesapeake VA Nyia Virginia Dunbar Detroit MI Tatiyana Mornae' Rhodes Dewitt VA Taylor-Anne Duncan Brooklyn NY Isaiah Jarrell Corneilous Robertson Newport News VA Oshay Edwards Chesapeake VA Versace Trimayne Robinson Norfolk VA Toni Corshae Edwards Ruther Glen VA Kyle Selby Chesapeake VA Tacora T'Nek Fields Norfolk VA James Shiels, III Suffolk VA Gabrielle Nicole Taylor Portsmouth VA Korey Harris Singh Midlothian VA Brendon Marcellus Garcia Virginia Beach VA Christopher Michael Vanderhorst Portsmouth VA Quiana A. Griffin Virginia Beach VA Kevin Deon Wells Virginia Beach VA Dominique Alexandria Henderson Chesapeake VA Alsander Drake Womack Waxhaw NC Tori Arielle Henderson Chesapeake VA Tariq Wali Wrim Norfolk VA Melinda Lou Holt-McKay Portsmouth VA Teddiana Johnson Chesapeake VA BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSIC Olivia N. Jones Hampton VA Brianna Jnae Kent Virginia Beach VA RaShaad Beaver Richmond VA Shayonna Aneesah Lewis Richmond VA Arryn C. Brown Newport News VA Kevin Patrick Mayers Woodbridge VA Natshawn Roell Charity Richmond VA Vanessa McClendon Richmond VA Makayla Marie Hyman Woodbridge VA Brittany Janae McIver Chesapeake VA Christopher Jennings Hampton VA Alexis Mcpherson-Stepney Newport News VA Amari Anwar Owes Virginia Beach VA Kimberly Morgan Midlothian VA Michael Israel Quarles Chesapeake VA Ella Mae Mustard Anderson Suffolk VA Hervey Emmons Sherd, III Richmond VA Akilia Christauna Newby Norfolk VA Tiera Bianca Newby Hampton VA BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Najae' Te'kiae Patron Glen Allen VA LaShelle Price Norfolk VA Krystal Terrell Chambers Henrico VA Raven Lynesha Roberts Portsmouth VA Ahnika Gantt Brandywine MD Khaya Ruffin Richmond VA
20 • The 106th Commencement Candidates for Degrees
Elita Rushin Chester VA Jenee' C. Williams Lancaster CA Shuness M. Sledge Chesapeake VA Taj Amir Worthy Newport News VA Ashlee Elizabeth Starks Rapidan VA Sydney Catherine Elizabeth Suddoth Virginia Beach VA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, Domonique DeLaran Sumler Norfolk VA ENGINEERING, AND Helen Tesfahunegn Arlington VA Sydney Kye Vazquez Fayetteville NY TECHNOLOGY______Imani Wade Paterson NJ Danielle Waiters Hampton VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY Danielle Walker Roanoke VA Dominique R. Whitaker Washington DC Ei'yanni Takeah Adams Norfolk VA Arica White Norfolk VA Ashley Renee Artis Wilmington DE Dutchess Wilson Newport News VA Miciah Barnes Pineville NC Ashley LaQuan Braxton North Chesterfield VA BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY Victoria Ashley Clay Chesapeake VA Jenna Crawford Chesapeake VA Brianna Ky'air Bethea District Hts MD Kimberly A. Davis Norfolk VA Akiiki Moses Byaruhanga Chesapeake VA Isabella Suezzana Diaz Jenne Norfolk VA Jayla Carrington Norfolk VA Leedwin Duplan Bridgeport CT Devante' Carter Newport News VA Jannel I. Ezeagwu Stafford VA Kyonze Chavis Chesapeake VA Skylar Grimsley Newark OH Octavia T. Davis Newport News VA Astra' Aurianna Jessamy Houston TX Djomeni Mikel Djonkam Springfield VA Britney Danielle Lawrence Carrsville VA Ton'Talia Briona Eggleston Washington DC Nakilla Tanell Livingston Virginia Beach VA Tanikqua Epps Hague VA Mychael Adrianna McKeever Virginia Beach VA Ashley Monique Floyd Lafayette AL Alicia Mitchell Charlotte NC Marquis Christopher Hall Norfolk VA Kristen Elizabeth Moore Portsmouth VA Ashawnta Tashay Hardy Norfolk VA Roscoe C. Pretlow, IV Chesapeake VA Antwan Hoskie, Jr. Chesapeake VA Tamika L. Redd-Jones Virginia Beach VA Colondra Shyneece Howard Halifax VA Chyna Michelle Reed Waynesboro VA Da'Shaun De'Andre Jones-Griffin Henrico VA Lillian Bethany Richardson Norfolk VA Mercedes Alia Joyner Virginia Beach VA Terra Laretta Brown Riddick Norfolk VA Lauryn Taylor Kinard Washington DC Jasmyne Sims Chesapeake VA Cristian Lewis Brooklyn NY Lydia Alexandria Georgia Smith Norfolk VA Mary Brook Malcom Norfolk VA Skylar Jessica Swain Portsmouth VA Christian Lowell McManus Williamsburg VA Mariah Thompson Washington DC Zoe Milan McMillian Springdale MD Jovana'e B. Wallace Richmond VA Kyler Lenoah Moffett Norfolk VA Davida Varchelle Williams Heathsville VA Kaneshea Deishauna Moody Dunnsville VA Keyontae Saevon Norfleet Norfolk VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION Joshua O'Bryant Forestville MD MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Jhamir Poulson Onley VA Micah Kareem Ricks Chesapeake VA Laniya E. Andrews Chesapeake VA Jackson Alexander Collin Sanchez Virginia Beach VA Francis O. A. Boakye Alexandria VA Kalani Arian Sanders Oakland CA Justin Barnard Jackson Chester SC Brianna Nicole Silver Chesapeake VA Dashaun Mathews Chesapeake VA Khie Sa'ra Simms Chesterfield VA Geonte Stevenson Washington DC Jasmyne Cornellia Lechez Spivey Chesapeake VA Anthony Williams Jr Norfolk VA Derrick DeWayne Taylor, Jr. Stafford VA Daminica Oriana Tynes Newport News VA Ty'Ana Nicole Tynes Norfolk VA
The 106th Commencement • 21 Candidates for Degrees
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Jaylon Austin Carr Harrisburg NC Karissa Carter Newport News VA Steeve M. Dauphin Norfolk VA Alexis Rae Davis Monroe NC Brian Keith Goodman, III Norfolk VA Zameer Davis-Sowell Hampton VA Salim Abdul Jackson Hampton VA Aundrea DéShanae Linzy Suffolk VA Dwight Dino Riddick, Jr. Chesapeake VA Jonathan J. Montes, Jr. Virginia Beach VA Raven Simone Stewart Upper Marlboro MD Noelle Janae Pierce Washington DC Tiarra Reneea Warren Norfolk VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Kory Jamal Wells Annapolis MD IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Gandhi Nii Addy Ashburn VA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Fidelia Owusu Agyare Stafford VA Takeya J. Best Bridgeport CT D'Kyra Andrews Graham Virginia Beach VA Nyasia Michelle Boone Chesapeake VA Deyana M. Holley Virginia Beach VA Nia Brockman Arlington VA Mia Celina Holmes Moyock NC LaPrecious Bynum Midlothian VA Kevin Ly Alexandria VA Brandon Jamel Clifton Norfolk VA Brianna Michelle Scott Chesapeake VA Fernande-Carolyn Amber Cox Norfolk VA Faith Deborah Tolson Portsmouth VA Maniah Autiana Shapre' Gunn Roanoke VA Dameon Nayquan Turner Norfolk VA Dejaneke Nicole Jones Chesapeake VA Vincent Alexander Williams Charlotte NC Angelica Brielle Kirk Hampton VA Miyanla McConner Hampton VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER Farah Nazmeah Muhammad Portsmouth VA ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Jacqueline Katrina Peebles Suffolk VA ENGINEERING Disheal Lakoll Persons Chesapeake VA Tiffany Saunders Virginia Beach VA Steeve M. Dauphin Norfolk VA Samaya Shedrick Chesapeake VA Brian Keith Goodman, III Norfolk VA Khadeim Tyrell Smith Norfolk VA Salim Abdul Jackson Hampton VA Tamya K. Stacy Virginia Beach VA Dwight Dino Riddick, Jr. Chesapeake VA Deliesha Williams-Thompson Stafford VA Raven Simone Stewart Upper Marlboro MD Kierra Michelle Wyatt North Dinwiddie VA Garrett Thomas Warren Whitley Suffolk VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING Kyle Roberts Portsmouth VA Mario Alcaraz Willoughby OH Elliott Andre Andrews, Jr. Lynchburg VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS Chey'Na Bunch Norfolk VA Elijah Graves Williamsburg VA Denysha Lynea Dunkley Chesapeake VA Myles David Huntington Fredericksburg VA Ti'Aja Russell Fredericksburg VA Juwan Davonte' Jones Washington DC King David Nsiah Norfolk VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Heather Dawn Bradley Hampton VA IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING Jamie Marie Carrington Hampton VA Camille Leigh Corprew Chesapeake VA Stephanie D. Hicks Lanham MD Sarah D. Crumpler Chesapeake VA
22 • The 106th Commencement Candidates for Degrees
Victoria Amari Kouassi Carrollton VA Trenton X. Grant Norfolk VA Laila Akilah Lewis Newport News VA Jourdon Deangelo Griffin Virginia Beach VA Kierra Ann Maddox Hampton VA Ignacio Guevel Norfolk VA Angel Lee Moore Norfolk VA Jaylen Eric Hairston Danville VA Jessica Howard Nesmith Suffolk VA Kevin Marquis Hicks Norfolk VA Tori Parker Chesapeake VA Seth Dakota Hockett Centreville VA Amirah Monique Young-Muse Pikesville MD Amir B. Humphries, Jr. Suffolk VA Boaz Jean Richmond VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Taylor Lashaun Johnson Portsmouth VA IN OPTICAL ENGINEERING Efstratios Kalogerias Norfolk VA Essence Sharmiar Lee Virginia Beach VA Andrew William Howe Laurel MD Keontae Martin Norfolk VA Steven Pringle, II Fort Mill SC Corey A. McCoy Norfolk VA Christian Lowell McManus Williamsburg VA ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Denyelle Shervone Miller Crofton MD IN ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING Kavoss Delbraun Mobley New Braunfels TX Emanuel Perez Norfolk VA Xavier Andrew Deshawn Smith Portsmouth VA Rashaad Pressey Newport News VA Anthony Matthews Reynolds Baltimore MD Tamia Roberson Newport News VA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ______Daria Ene Roberts-Tyler Dedham MA Tevin Charles Rockett Portsmouth VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY Olanrewaju David Sholaja Norfolk VA Aaron Justin Smith Glen Allen VA Amasowa Kimberly Asemota Haverhill MA Denon Smith Norfolk VA Raeshawnda Nicole Best Williamston NC Leah Bethany Smith Bowie MD Emoni LaShai Bright Newport News VA Stormm Malik Smothers Danville VA Marcus Cooper Richmond VA Regan Blair Taylor Suffolk VA Damour C. Patrick Norfolk VA Tatyana Taylor Bronx NY Na’Talyia Jamae Dunn Norfolk VA Micah Alyse Thompson Chesapeake VA Kerene Hall Newport News VA Mason Rourke Velasquez St. Port Joe FL Jazzmaine Hammond Detroit MI Monique Walker Washington DC Taylor Lashaun Johnson Portsmouth VA Ridge G. Walker Locke NY LaKisha Renee Mompremier Chesapeake VA Ashton Walter White Chesapeake VA Bria Whyte Brooklyn NY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM Malik Tyrese Allen Jacksonville FL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Amasowa Kimberly Asemota Haverhill MA Qaamel Nesta Baynard Hampton VA Daesia Mylinh Dixon Newport News VA Martha Bissah Norfolk VA Gabrielle Meschelle Jones Suffolk VA Martevus Dontre'l Blount Farmville VA Brandi Aurisa Elaine Moore Norfolk VA Connie Lynnette Boone Suffolk VA Bria Whyte Brooklyn NY Lynetta Marie Chavis Portsmouth VA Anna Patricia Williams Virginia Beach VA Ciara Elizabeth Coleman Chesapeake VA Isryel Cruz Portsmouth VA Jaran Davis Triangle VA Adrian Carlo Dews, Jr. Chesapeake VA Na'Talyia Jamae Dunn Norfolk VA Taliyah Marie Edwards Suffolk VA Tiana Gourdine Fort Washington MD
The 106th Commencement • 23 Candidates for Degrees
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ______Shanita Hawkins Portsmouth VA Crystal L.e'Shay Hollinger Hampton VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Courtney Lee Marble Hampton VA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Jamie Kaye McCullar Chesapeake VA Amber Martine' McGill Chesapeake VA Amoni Chantel Carmichael Smithfield VA Adriana Yeraldin Moore Chesapeake VA Ashley Renae Judge Richmond VA Deyla Moore Chesapeake VA Michael Lamont Smith Washington DC Taniqua Cheyenne Norman Smithfield VA Deandre' Danyeal Speller Chesapeake VA Brooke N. Reid Woodbridge VA Gabrielle Monet Scott Smithfield VA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE Diamond Settles Norfolk VA SCIENCE/HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Albert Smith, Jr. Norfolk VA Felicia Delouise Smith Norfolk VA Dorcas Arthur Woodbridge VA Pleasant C. Thomas-Smith Suffolk VA Charles Edward Birdsong, IV Hampton VA Candice Sherese Whitfield New Bern NC Daiysa Monet Burrell Upper Marlboro MD Rayfield Williams Smithfield VA Kimberly Etienne Brooklyn NY Tyrin Jacobe Everette Chesapeake VA Briana Nicole Hale Norfolk VA Jocelyn M. Hill Oxon Hill MD Daniel Edward Hosley Vienna VA De'Asia Kaneisha Jackson Newport News VA Malik J. Jenkins Hampton VA Jeremiah Anthony Wright Round Hill VA
ETHELYN R. STRONG SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ______
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Taisha Kiondra Belton Virginia Beach VA Nykia Bland Midlothian VA Shannalee Brown Chesapeake VA Te'shira Sabrine Chisman Newport News VA Deja Marian Clark Washington DC Andrea Monique Davis Norfolk VA Nadine Brielle Driver Norfolk VA Jasmine Vanyell Fernanders Portsmouth VA Natalya Kaneese Foster Richmond VA Ebony D. Goodman Norfolk VA Jay'sha John'tae Harris Virginia Beach VA
24 • The 106th Commencement Members of National Honor Societies
Alpha Delta Mu Psi Chi CANDIDATES FOR National Social Work Honor Society The International Honor Society COMMISSIONING in Psychology Shelby Marie DesChamps Second Lieutenants, Christal Shanta' Thompson Domonique DeLaran Sumler United States Army Sydney Kye Vazquez Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Imani Wade Gabrielle Nicole Taylor Honor Society Davyne L. Hughes-Davis ______Da'Shaun De'Andre Jones-Griffin Zavier Raphael Andrew Kevin Patrick Mayers Trezure Bre'Von Coles Asia Renae McClary Robert C. Nusbaum Christian Lowell McManus Beta Gamma Sigma Honors College Raeqawn Rashad Porter The Honor Society for AACSB Micah Kareem Ricks Accredited Business Programs Ashley Renee Artis Ti'Aja Russell Amasowa Kimberly Asemota Symone Latrice Thomas Brandi Aurisa Elaine Moore Da'Jour Joseph Brown Daminica Oriana Tynes Leah Bethany Smith Thomas Cerja, IV Taj Amir Worthy Jazmine Ariana Craig Oshay Edwards Ensigns, United States Navy Beta Kappa Chi Shanita Hawkins National Scientific Honor Society Raymond Deshaun Mitchell, Jr. Treyvon A. Darby Kianni Qierra Robinson Brendon Marcellus Garcia Ei'yanni Takeah Adams Versace Trimayne Robinson Kevin Ly Miciah Barnes Lydia Alexandria Georgia Smith Britney Danielle Lawrence Tytianna Smith Mychael Adrianna McKeever Domonique DeLaran Sumler Alicia Mitchell Micah Alyse Thompson Terra Laretta Brown Riddick Elita Rushin Kory Jamal Wells
Golden Key International Honour Society
Emoni LaShai Bright Destiny Unique Childress Ahnika Gantt Lillian Bethany Richardson Kianni Qierra Robinson Lydia Alexandria Georgia Smith Ty'Ana Nicole Tynes Kory Jamal Wells
The 106th Commencement • 25 A Brief History of Norfolk State University
orfolk State University was founded in 1935. The College, brought to life in the midst of the Great Depression, Nprovided a setting in which the youth of the region could give expression to their hopes and aspirations. At its founding, it was named the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University.
In 1942, the College became the independent Norfolk Polytechnic College, and two years later an Act of the Virginia Legislature mandated that it become a part of Virginia State College. The College was able to pursue an expanded mission with even greater emphasis in 1956 when another Act of the Legislature enabled the institution to offer its first baccalaureate degree. The College separated from Virginia State College and became fully independent in 1969. Subsequent legislative acts designated the institution as a University in 1979 and authorized the granting of graduate degrees. Today, the University is proud to be one of the largest predominantly black institutions in the nation. Furthermore, it is committed to pursuing its vital role of serving the people of the Hampton Roads area, the state and the nation.
First Administration and Classroom Building G.W.C. Brown Hall (Formerly Tidewater Hall) The Mace The mace which symbolizes academic authority is borne by the Head Marshal.
A crown of sterling silver rests upon the head of the mace symbolizing the emergence as an independent four-year- degree-granting institution on February 1, 1969. There are five sterling bands placed horizontally around the solid rosewood mace. All but the first are inscribed with one of the previous names of the University. The first band is inscribed with the current name. These bands symbolize the five developmental periods of the University’s existence.
The First Period, 1935-1942 ...... The Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University The Second Period, 1942-1944 ...... The Norfolk Polytechnic College The Third Period, 1944-1969 ...... The Norfolk Division of Virginia State College The Fourth Period, 1969-1979 ...... Norfolk State College The Fifth Period, 1979-Present ...... Norfolk State University A History of Leadership
Samuel F. Scott, First Director Lyman B. Brooks, First President Harrison B. Wilson, Second President Marie V. McDemmond, Third President Carolyn W. Meyers, Fourth President Tony Atwater, Fifth President Eddie N. Moore, Jr., Sixth President Javaune Adams-Gaston, Seventh President
26 • The 106th Commencement Oath of Induction Norfolk State University Alumni Association
In the presence of these worthy sons and daughters of Norfolk State University, as a member of the graduating class, I hereby pledge my love and loyalty to the University.
I promise to take my stand with other alumni and to do my part in helping to perpetuate those ideals for which the University stands; to engage actively in support of its programs; to work diligently toward the improvement of whatever community of which I am a part; and to make my life count for much in the service of humanity.
This I will endeavor to do, God being my helper.
Alma Mater Words and Music by Dr. Carl W. Haywood ’71
By Virginia’s golden shore, There’s a place that we adore Where Norfolk’s sun shines bright Down on our campus site. The walls of Brown Hall Will always give a call To all striving to succeed, Forging onward, bound to lead.
Though the years we spend are few, You will teach us what to do. In splendor we’ll relive The glorious time you give. We’ll wave the green and gold To praise thee a thousand-fold. A guiding light to us you’ve been Unwav’ring to the end.
CHORUS Oh, Norfolk State, we love you. Oh, Norfolk State, we’ll always be true. And when we leave we’ll shed a tear, For to us you’ve been so dear. And leaving shed a joyful tear For our Alma Mater dear.
The 106th Commencement • 27 Commencement Committee Mrs. Crystal Square-Williams Chairperson
Stevalynn R. Adams William H. Beathea Wanda L. Boone Sylvia D. Brooks Michael D. Carpenter Towanda Colquiett Deputy Chief Brian K. Covington Lateef M. Gibson Misti D. Goodson Michelle D. Hill Dr. Rosalie Kiah Cassandra R. Krah Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander Maris I. Rence Rasool A. Shabazz Obie Smith Hope E. Strachan Tarrye L. Venable Terry Woodhouse William Woodson Dr. Harlan Zackery, Jr.
Commencement Reader
Anthony M. Stockard Director of the NSU Theatre Company
28 • The 106th Commencement Head Marshal
Dr. Messaoud Bahoura Professor / Director of the Center for Materials Research
Commencement Marshals
Dr. Beatrice Darden-Woody Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
Damani J. Drew Department of English and Foreign Languages
Dr. Tarin T. Hampton Associate Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
Dr. Aliecia McClain Professor, Department of Chemistry
Michael A. Parker Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics
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