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Trip to Biltmore Estates continued...
In the salon, a chess set that was owned by Napoleon Bonaparte and wall hangings
made by 17 th century French statesman Cardinal Richelieu were observed.
In the music room there was a woodblock print by Albrecht Durer. The tapestry
gallery featured Flemish tapestries.
Reminiscent of the “The Phantom of the Opera”, a big four story iron chandelier
weighing 1,700 pounds was suspended over the Grand Staircase.
The second floor consisted of the tower room, living rooms, and bathrooms,
while the third floor consisted of beautiful rooms with beautiful paintings.
The basement featured a gymnasium, the pool, a bowling alley, pantries, cooking,
and laundry facilities.
Ashley Nichols capped the day, “It was beautiful, all 250 rooms!”
Visit to Charleston, South Carolina
by James Cuthbertson
Approximately 40 students and chaperones, which included Mr. James Saunders,
Director; Mrs. Cathy Jones, Dean of Students; and James Cuthbertson, Reading and Language
Specialist, were given the royal treatment in Charleston, South Carolina recently.
The day began at the Visitor’s Center where we picked up a pass for the bus to be
able to tour the Charleston area, an area of many narrow streets and historical sights. Our
sights were then set on the College of Charleston where we would complete the first part of
our objective, a visit to a graduate school.
The students arrived at the College of Charleston and were immediately treated to
an introductory luncheon where university officials were introduced to the students.
Dr. Elise Jorgens, Provost of the College of Charleston welcomed us to the university.
After a very tasty luncheon in Craig Cafeteria, Student Support Services students
participated in a seminar in which university officials gave tips on applying to graduate
school, being successful in graduate school, passing the graduate entrance exams (GRE,
LSAT, GMAT and others), how to write personal statements, and how to get good recommendations.
Another key point discussed was how to obtain financial assistance.
The College of Charleston is located in the center of Charleston, South Carolina.
The University has about 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Charleston is located
on a peninsula, rich in flora and fauna; attractive to visitors, residents and students.
The university provides programs leading to a masters degree in accounting, early
childhood and elementary education, special education, early childhood and elementary and
middle level, education in special education, education in languages, English to speakers of
other languages, bilingual legal interpreting, and education in science and mathematics.
Also English, history, public administration, computer and information sciences, marine
biology, environmental studies and several certificate programs.
Later in the evening, we quickly checked into the hotel, then boarded a bus for a
trip to the reception that was held in our honor in one of the most beautiful buildings on
campus, Randolph Hall.
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Allen received the Christopher W.
Kemp Award for Musical excellence.
Carter received the Calvine Shadd Battle
annual scholarship of $5,000 awarded to
a sophomore with a 3.5 GPA.
Davis received an award for having the
highest GPA in communication arts.
Gibson, who also presented the inductees
into Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman
Honor Society, received the A.O. and
Dorothy Steele Scholarship of $1,500
given to the rising junior with high academic
achievement, proven leadership
skills, and commitment to services.
Greene received a $2,000 Charlotte
Alumni Scholarship awarded to graduates
of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
with a 3.0 GPA or better with participation
in extracurricular activities.
Receiving the Schlafhorst Endowed
Scholarship of $1,000 for Computer
Science, Engineering, Biology, or
Chemistry major who live in the Metrolina
area and have a 3.0 or higher as a
rising junior or senior was Jamaal Griffin.
Tyrell Hughes received the Smith-
Underwood-Scott Award given to a liberal
arts major who has demonstrated
leadership and academic excellence.
Donna Paul received the Wall Street
Journal Award for the most outstanding
student in Business and Finance.
Duke Power Engineering Scholarships
went to Jamaal Griffin, Travis Hentz,
Ryan Neely, Roashelle Rose and Shayla
Smith.
Also honored with athlete/scholars recognition
awards were LaQuanda Higgins,
bowling; April Lewis, Patricia
Ofori, tennis; Lydia Biggs, Indya Davis,
Casarae Gibson, Charla Jordan,Ariel
Jackson golf; Nikia Beachem, Tia
Dixon, Latoya Jackson, softball and
Ryan Blassingame in men’s golf.
With grades being so important, the
President’s List which featured students
with a 4.0 included Student Support
Services students from Fall 2004. Those
honored were Quinzzy Pratt, Jallah
Rouse and Antoine Singleton.
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Also the Fall 2004 dean’s list of students
with 15 or more hours and a 3.0 grade
point average included the following:
Melissa Anderson, Nikia Beachem,
Jimmy Bean, Kecia Benson, Alexis
Bibbs, Lydia Biggs, Aisha Blackwell-
Hardge, Brandy Brown, Suvondra
Brown, Stacia Browne, Travis Burgin,
Bridget Chisolm, Christopher Coffee,
Shana Collins, Frederick Engram, Amber
Enoch , Torri Flenor, Ja’nae Gadsden,
Gregory Gatewood, Carol Gerald,
Reginald Goins, Akiba Griffin, Terris
Harris, Zarinah Harris, LaQuanda Higgins,
Candace Hill, Tyrell Hughes, Jeffrey
Hunt, Khalila Islam, Ariel Jackson,
Latoya Jackson, LaVonya James, Lionel
Johnson, Veronica Jones, Charla Jordan,
Thasaian Jordan, and T’Erica Kennon.
Others making the Fall Dean’s List were
Brandi Laribo, Aisha Lide, Nicole Mallory,
Coreea McCopppin, Marquis
McElvine, Leah McPherson, Elysa Melton,
Iman Miles , Christina Moody,
Charra Moore, Jackyne Mullings, Ryan
Neely, Patricia Ofori, Donna Paul , Devonna
Penny, Reginald Randolph Jr.,
Lakesha Reid, Shakima Ruffin, Jontel
Scott, LaSherise Simpson, Shayla Smith,
Jannice Stratton, Michelle Sturdivant,
Albert Suber, and Delora Turner.
Making the Honor’s List of Students
with 12 hours or more and a 3.0 grade
point average were Kera Carter, Kayla
Clark, Ronisha Cody, Tynika Collins,
Indya Davis, Dakeela Dunlap, Tariq
Evans, India Fisher, Crystal Foster,
Tyannia Foster, Crystal Gavin, Rosie
George, Casarae Gibson, Makeia Judkins,
Marcus Lyles, Takia Meggett, and
Malisa Previtire.
Also making the Honor’s List were
Sandra Ramsey, Brian Richards,
Roashelle Rose, Patricia Seraphim, Carmen
Shepherd, Jonathan Shropshire,
Iviance Smith, Nekeya Swann, Bonice
Tyler and Faheem Wesley.
On this great day, several students were
inducted into Honor Societies:
Honors College: Taurus Turner, Quinzzy
Pratt, Antoine Singleton
Delta Mu Delta International Business:
Kera Carter, Candace Hill
Pi Gamma Mu : Carmen Bell, Ja”Nae
Dr. Sumita Furlong, Director of The Multicultural Center and Services and Mr.
Victor Wilson, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs offered us a hearty welcome to the
College of Charleston.
Then after a walk through the MARKETPLACE, we dined at Bubba Gump’s
Shrimp Company. The students enjoyed drinks, salads, an ice cream sundae and choices of
“Mama Blue’s Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp, Forrest’s Fresh Catch of the Day, Dumb
Luck Coconut Shrimp, Dixie Style Baby Back Ribs or Charbroiled Chicken Breast.”
The night was concluded as everyone dug in at Howard Johnson’s Riverfront Hotel
in West Charleston.
The morning began with a full buffet of delicious eggs, bacon, and sausage.
Then the group was ready for the Gullah Tour of Charleston.
A highlight of the day during the Gullah Tour was a visit to the home of Mr. Philip
Simmons, a master of iron and the creator of many of the iron gates that are located around
Charleston. He has been designated as a national treasure.
Mr. Alfonso Brown, our guide, teased us with some Gullah words.
For instance, “ ‘Tie yuh mout’ ” (hush, stop talking) or “ ‘E bad mout’ me” (he
cursed me).
The tour offered visits to the Underground Railroad sights of Charleston, Catfish
Row (Setting for ‘Porgy and Bess’), The Old Slave Mart, Emanuel A.M.E. Church, the Battery,
Jones Hotel, The Old City Market, and the Old and New Custom House, just to name a
few.
After the tour, the MARKETPLACE was at full blast and the students enjoyed the
exhibits and the art galleries before heading back to Charlotte.
“I enjoyed the trip,” said Crystal Gavin, a 19 year old Student Support Services student,
“I learned how much graduate school costs and the different opportunities to obtain
monies. Everyone was friendly, it was motivating.”
Snapshots
Charleston, SC
Student Support Services Lab Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 9 am - 11 am, noon - 2 pm, 3 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9 am - noon, 1 pm - 5 pm
Friday: 9 am - 4 pm
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