2017 Honor Roll of Donors Supporting the next generation of 2017 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 3 Claflin University Statistics 15% Student13:1 to of student body in faculty ratio the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College #1 1869 Rank among HBCUs Year founded in alumni giving 66 2,100 student clubs Claflin’s all-time high and for student enrollment organizations 4 | 2017 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2017 Honor Roll of Donors Table of Contents Claflin University Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, '65 President’s Message 4 President Donors Contribute $5,183,202.64 to Claflin 5 Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, '73 Vice President for Institutional Advancement The Honor Roll 6-41 Mr. George Johnson Jr. Assistant Vice President for Communications & Marketing Ways t o Give t o Claflin 42 Mr. J. Craig Cotton Public Relations Director Mr. Colin Myers, '07 Web Communications Manager and Photographer Mr. Cecil Williams, '60 Photographer The Honor Roll of Donors is published annually by Claflin University's Division of Institutional Advancement. Comments or suggestions should be addressed to: Editor c/o Office of Communications & Marketing Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 If you have any questions about the 2017 Honor Roll of Donors, please contact Ms. Andrea Grant at 803.535.5357. Claflin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age. This non-discriminatory policy covers admissions, financial aid, educational services, and employment. 2017 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE For nearly 150 years, Claflin University has nurtured a standard for excellence in higher education. We greatly appreciate the overwhelming support the University continues to receive from its various stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, corporations, and foundations. It is extremely gratifying for the overwhelming support the University continues to receive from its various stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, corporations, and foundations. I am convinced one of the reasons is the Thanks to University is an invaluable investment in the future of our nation. your support Claflin Thanks to your support, Claflin University is building a stronger future. Contributions University from donors have enabled the University to offer scholarships to the best and brightest and others who seek a high-quality education. Taught by a world class faculty, our is building students will be prepared and qualified to assume leadership roles for the global a stronger challenges ahead. future. Your support is greatly appreciated. I am hopeful that Claflin University can count on you in the future in efforts to be recognized as a leading 21st Century institution of higher education that develops a diverse and inclusive community of globally engaged visionary leaders. As stated earlier, our nation’s future depends on students like those attending Claflin University—gifted and talented visionary leaders who will make advancements in research, societal issues and public service. I assure you of our commitment to continue to produce the next generation of change agents for the world. Your sustained support will enable the University to continue its upward trajectory to higher levels of distinction and recognition. The following pages demonstrate our gratitude for your investment in Claflin University. Sincerely, Henry N. Tisdale, ‘65 President 6 | 2017 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS LEVELS OF GIVING 2017 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY DONORS THE KENNEDY FELLOWS GIVE $5,183,202.64 $50,000.00 AND ABOVE Thank you for your gifts and investment in Thank you for Claflin University. Your support is crucial as your gifts! THE MIDDLETON FELLOWS we strive for excellence and to become one $25,000.00 - $49,999.99 of the premier liberal arts institutions in the nation. It also will enable us to attract the THE MANNING FELLOWS best and brightest students and preserve $10,000.00 - $24,999.99 the Claflin legacy of developing visionaries, men and women with the lifelong desire THE WALKER FELLOWS to transform society through selfless $5,000.00 - $9,999.99 leadership and service. We also thank all donors for advancing THE 1869 SOCIETY the growth and development of $1,869.00 - $4,999.99 Claflin University. This report includes contributions for the period January 1, 2017 THE CLAFLIN ASSOCIATES through December 31, 2017. $1,000.00 - $1,868.99 We appreciate all you do in support of THE FOUNDERS’ CLUB Claflin University. $500.00 - $999.99 Sincerely, THE QUARTER-MILLENNIUM CLUB $250.00 - $499.99 THE CENTURY CLUB Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, '73 Vice President for Institutional Advancement $100.00 - $249.99 Note: Congratulations to Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton THE DONORS’ CLUB who received the Cecelia E. Washington Award at the 2018 UNCF Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga. LESS THAN $100 The Cecelia E. Washington Award is presented to an outstanding UNCF alumnus who has made noteworthy contributions to UNCF in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, giving, facilitation of corporate or government contributions to UNCF or extensive work with UNCF-member groups. 2017 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 7 THE MIDDLETON FELLOWS Whittaker V. & Lillie Middleton Jerry Harrison *William Thompson $25,000.00 - $49,999.99 Walter & Laura Moore *Moses & Emma Harvin Ollie W. Thompson-Brisbane R. Douglas Neal Henry N. & Alice Carson Tisdale **Hezekiah L. Hayes Dorothy B.Wanton Ronald L. Rhames *William H. & Annette Johnson Michelle M. Henry Hattie M. Whitmire *Isaac & Ella Templeton, Jr. Granville A. & Cynthia J. Hicks Bronco H. Wilkes-Crooke Lamar & Verlie Tisdale THE MANNING FELLOWS James L. Hodges Alford Williams Aubrey & Gustena Tucker $10,000.00 - $24,999.99 Rodney & Tijuana Hudson *Nancy Wilson Young **Leo F. & Rosa Twiggs Shirley A. Hugee Ellen S. Wright Allen G. Britt **Earline H. Ulmer Johnny N. & Joetta Jackson Harry & Julia R. Wright **Bessie H. Byrd Karl & Marcia Wright Tennille S. Jean-Paul Louis & Barbara Cannon John & Gail Young Carolyn P. Jenkins THE CLAFLIN ASSOCIATES Claflin University International Jeremy C. Jenkins $1,000.00 - $1,868.99 Alumni Association THE 1869 SOCIETY Charles & Deloris Johnson Mary F. Adams Gregory A. & Marilyn Cummings $1,869.00 - $4,999.99 Vermelle J. Johnson Glenda G. Davis Audree C. Allen Alice M. Alexander Rosa W. Kennerly-Dance ##Marianna W. Davis Drexel B. Ball Walter R. Allen Joan T. Lee *Willie & Betty Frazier Carolyn W. Barnes Dorothy Allen-Greene Gloria A. Lee-Hawkins Wilhelmenia J. Jefferson Nora O. Barr Spencer R. & Minnie Anderson **Jessie R. Littlejohn Larry D. & Gloria McCutcheon John Baynes & Suzanne Thorpe **Charles E. & Lillie Atchison Clifton & Lorrie S. Mack Alvin Belton **Alice M. Behlin Mary F. Mack THE WALKER FELLOWS Amy M. Belton Richard K. Blake Carolyn W. Martin $5,000.00 - $9,999.99 Mary G. Blake **Gwendolyn Boyd-Bright **Ernest & Gina Mensah Iris D. Bomar **Robert A. & Stephanie Bates Essie M. Brown Vela M. Mitchell **Carolyn Briscoe *James & Cynthia Bennett Candis I. Bugg Gladys P. Morgan Bell Howard C. Butler **Clyde & Sherry Bess Chad D. Burgess George Myers Juliette W. Byrd William F. Blue Marcus & Leandra Hayes-Burgess Emmaline M. Page *David & Reba Campbell Leon & Deborah Bradley Cherry Canaday Angela W. Peters William P. Carter **Edna Calhoun Norvell Chambers Kenneth & Carol Pinkney Mattie E. Cheek Samuel & Alma Cooper Lannie E. Clayton Betty M. Rivers Marshall F. Clarke Howard & **Theresa T. Davis Jessie L. Cook Kevin Saucier Bernard Coaxum Judith Dorrah John & Rebecca Cunningham Franklyn C. Scott Veronica M. Cohen Charles & Gertrude Ellis Franklin & Clay Sandra Dash Susie W. Sexton Thomas M. Colter Richard E. Fields Cred U. Dobson *Albert & Jimmie B. Shuler Juanita B. Cooper Frances D. Finney H. Richard Edlund Carolyn R. Snell *Ted Creech Friends of Jim Clyburn Leroy C. Fogle Ronald E. Speight Maxine R. Cunningham Fred Golden Willie E. Ford Barbara A. Steadman Chappell Angela J. Dash **Robert C. Gordon *Belinda Gergel *Joan Steward-Stevens Juanita J. Davis Sadie D. Jarvis Northan F. Golden Dozell Stewart Marilyn G. Drayton Cathy L. Jordan *Virginia M. Grose Shellie Stroman 8 | 2017 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Brianna Williams and Trisana Fairweather achieved 4.0 cumulative grade point averages and were presented Presidential Academic Excellence Awards during Claflin's 2018 Commencement Convocation. Williams and Fairweather are attending graduate school and both were members of the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College. Williams is in the master’s program for psychology and counseling at the University of Illinois. Fairweather is pursuing a master's degree in accounting at Indiana University "I am very excited about everything I accomplished at Claflin," said Fairweather, who delivered the “Senior Challenge.” She was Claflin's first-ever NCAA Division II national champion and All- American in track in the 200 meters. "I came to Claflin on an academic scholarship and joined the track program as a walk-on. I did not come here expecting to become a national champion but working hard, training hard, and doing my best enabled me to excel," said Fairweather. Fairweather also received scholarship support from the Passport to College program, a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for qualified students from developing countries who are strong in STEM to attend college. As a first-generation graduate, Fairweather understands what her degree means to her family. "The commencement was a one-in-a- million, extraordinary event for my family," said Fairweather. "My mother could not make the trip from Jamaica, but she was able to watch the live streaming of the ceremony on the computer. She was very, very happy and excited." Williams described her Claflin experience as “academically stimulating” and said that her mentors and advisors contributed to her success in the classroom and her personal development. “Claflin has prepared me with the skills to navigate in a world of diverse attitudes and cultures,” Williams said. “Claflin taught me how to think critically as a visionary leader and transformed me into a responsible adult ready to affect positive change in the world.” Williams plans on earning a doctorate in counseling psychology.