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A L U M N I N E W S M O R G A N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS Class of 1958 Raises the Bar With $62,500, for Class Gifts During the 68th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion on May 17, 2008, MSU’s Class of 1958 surpassed its goal with a contribution of $62,500 to the University. The Class of 1958 is to be commended for their tenacity and “stick-to-itiveness” that allowed them to be so successful. Working with a small group, they did not give up. They persevered until the end, holding monthly meetings and sending out countless mailings to class members to encourage their participation. We salute, with gratitude and appreciation, the Class of 1958! Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Now, Class of ’58, 50th Reunion On the weekend of May 16–18, 2008, MSU’s Class of ’58 celebrated its 50th reunion with the theme, “Together Again: Giving Back to Morgan.” The celebration began with a Friday night hospitality room at the Holiday Inn Baltimore-Towson, followed by registration and a “Meet and Greet” at the new University Student Center. Good feelings abounded from seeing each other, some for the first time in 50 years according to Judith Kitz. The Meet and Greet was a casual affair, where classmates shared information about their lives, danced and enjoyed the scrumptious food provided by Morgan’s caterers. One of the highlights of the evening was the showing of a DVD that had been produced especially for and by one member of the class. It featured actual footage of the graduation, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who gave the commencement address; Dr. Martin Jenkins, President of Morgan at the time; and many candidates in caps and gowns or military regalia. On Saturday, May 17, classmates attended the University’s Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon and were joined by family members and friends. The Class of ’58 was featured at the luncheon and presented funds to the University for student scholarships. On Saturday night, a dinner dance was held at the Holiday Inn, where the class honored Joyce A. Brown, MSU’s Director of Alumni Relations, and 6 Alumni News • Fall 2008 John Gartrell of the Maryland Archives, who is a member of MSU’s Class of 2004. Mrs. Brown and her staff were recognized for their tremendous assistance in planning and implementing the weekend’s activities, and Mr. Gartrell spoke about Dr. King’s 1958 Commencement address, which Mr. Gartrell located in print after it had spent almost 50 years in obscurity. Several class members were cited for their work in bringing the reunion to fruition. The class also remembered and paid tribute to departed classmates, whose class pictures were displayed on easels. On Sunday, classmates sported their caps and gowns and marched in the Commencement processional with the Class of 2008. This solemn and grand occasion brought back many pleasant memories. Several classmates were pictured in the Afro- American Newspaper a few days later. This reunion achieved its goal of bringing the class together again, with classmates in attendance from Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, South Carolina, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, Maryland, Illinois and North Carolina. In his Commencement address, Dr. King spoke of agape love and defined it as “an overflowing love which seeks nothing in return.” The Class of 1958 asked its members to love their alma mater in the same manner. They responded resoundingly. It was a memorable and enjoyable reunion. Classes Ending in ‘4’ and ‘9,’ It’s Reunion Time! How fast the years fly. Can you believe it has been almost five years since your last reunion? Five years ago, you were challenged to meet during the five-year interval in preparation for your next reunion. The time has arrived: Reunions for ALL classes ending in “4” and “9” will be held in 2009. Are you prepared? If not, it’s time to start collecting for your class gift and get the word out about the 69th Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon, so you will be well-represented. The Annual Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2009, in the University Student Center. Class agents for the reunion classes are listed below. If you have not heard from your agent, anyone can step up to the plate. Please do not hesitate to contact the Alumni Relations office for mailing lists and labels for your classmates. We stand ready to assist you in any way we can. Don’t let it be said that only the 50th Anniversary Class thinks its reunion is important. We hope to hear from you, and we certainly look forward to seeing you at the luncheon. Please make this important commitment. Morgan and the students we serve need you! Class of 1949 Mrs. Elaine Blackwell . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 363-0750 Mrs. Edith Howard Henry . . . . . . . . (410) 542-8065 ehowardhenry@aol.com Class of 1954 Mrs. Elizabeth Dyett . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 323-4827 Liibethd11@netzero.com Mrs. Sylvia Gundy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 747-7752 sgundy1223@aol.com Class of 1959 Mr. Jim Ward (313) 861-3334(H) (313) 244-8660(W) jamesawardjr@earthlink.net Class of 1964 Mrs. Anita Turks-Hunter . . . . . . . . . (410) 922-9107 anitahunter3332@comcast.net Mrs. Laura Byrd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (410) 669-4594 laurapbyrd@yahoo.com Class of 1969 Mrs. Nellie Maskal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 445-1433 nelliemaskal@hotmail.com Class of 1974 Mr. Floyd E. Taliaferro, Jr . . . . . . . . .(443) 885-3120 floyd.taliaferro@morgan.edu Class of 1979 Ms. Sonia Maynard . . . . . . . . (340) 773-1604 (Eve) (340) 773-0295, Ext. 215 (Day) Morganstateuniversity1979@hotmail.com Class of 1984 Ms. Sheila Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (301) 814-1238 swilsonmsuagent@hotmail.com
A L U M N I N E W S M O R G A N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y CHAPTER AND CLASS NEWS Class of 1989 Ms. Novlette Jackson-Williams . . . (443) 739-9266 novjackson@destinygrp.net Class of 1994 Leandra Ollie, Esq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 572-8707 msuclassof94@yahoo.com Class of 1999 Ms. Dominique Mitchell . . . . . . . . . (347) 256-9477 dmitchell98@hotmail.com Class of 2004 Ms. Melanie Thompson . . . . . . . . . . (571) 344-2242 melaniegthompson@yahoo.com First-Ever Doctoral Alumni Chapter Chartered On April 19, 2008, MSUNAA’s first-ever doctoral alumni chapter, the Community College Leadership Doctoral Alumni Chapter, was chartered. To mark the historic occasion, the group held a wonderful luncheon with approximately 70 attendees. The chapter held its first fundraising event, a farewell gala in honor of the chapter’s founder, Dr. Christine Johnson-McPhail, on Saturday, May 24, 2008 in the University Student Center. Proceeds from that event went toward establishing the Dr. Christine Johnson- McPhail Endowed Scholarship Fund for Community College Leadership. Dr. Lorenzo Esters, the chapter’s president, received his doctorate on May 20, 2008. L.A. Chapter Meetings Scheduled The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter has scheduled its remaining 2008 meetings for Sept. 20 and Nov. 15. The first meeting of 2009 will be held on Jan. 17. Meetings are held at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 9300 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305. Dues are only $25 for the 2008 calendar year. Please call Paula Clagon at (310) 801-5865 for more information. Class of ’69 – Save the Date! The Class of 1969 Committee is planning a Homecoming Brunch for Oct. 25, 2008, before the game, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the new University Student Center. All interested 1969 classmates, please contact Erica Fry Cryor at (443) 885-3040 for more information. We look forward to celebrating with you. Harford County Gets New Chapter Wanting to “get that Morgan Spirit back,” a small group of Morgan alumni in the city of Havre de Grace, Md., decided to establish a MSU Alumni chapter for their county. The Morganites, including Joyce Byrd, ’52, Eva Williams, ’48 and Catherine Burke, ’50, contacted Joyce A. Brown, MSU Director of Alumni Relations, who made a presentation to a group of Morgan alumni from Harford County on April 10, this year. Shortly thereafter, the group voted unanimously to establish a chapter and elected its officers. The Harford County, Md. chapter of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association is now a reality. Chapter President Bruce D. Lewis Jr., ’91, says, “We are excited about the opportunity to help Morgan students and the University as a united body here in Harford County. So many of us have benefited from the valuable experience we received at Morgan, we could never repay the debt of gratitude. “We want the Harford County chapter to be the model and premier chapter by raising an unprecedented amount of funds for Morgan students,” Lewis adds. “I have told our group that we should use every avenue and every tool of technology to raise donations to help the MSU National Alumni Association and the Morgan Foundation further the mission of the University.” To become a charter member of the Harford County alumni chapter, call Bruce Lewis: (410) 612- 0374, or e-mail him atblewis@totalurgentcare.com. The Harford County chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at St. James AME Church, 716 Green St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078. Howard County Chapter Holds Scholarship Events The Howard County Alumni Chapter sponsors two annual events in support of its Scholarship Program. This year, in April, the chapter hosted an Oldies But Goodies Cabaret/Silent Auction, and on Sunday, November 2, 2008, the group will sponsor its Annual Toby’s Dinner and Show, featuring the Mel Brooks musical “The Producers.” This year, the Howard County chapter awarded $8,000 in scholarships to five students. These students, listed below, were asked to describe themselves in one word. Lynda Aboag ye, rising sophomore – “Efficacious” Shayna Murphy, scheduled to graduate in December 2008 – “Determined Jeremy Dunlop, 2008 freshman – “Jolly” Marina Locks, 2008 freshman – “Driven” Susan Sturtevant, 2008 freshman – “Giving” New Officers for Howard County Alumni Chapter The Howard County Alumni Chapter has installed the following officers: Dr. Iantha Tucker, President Robert Sturtevant, Vice President Helen Nuttall, Treasurer Jackye Malloy Jones, Financial Secretary Joan Hash, Recording Secretary Patricia Waddy, Corresponding Secretary For information about joining the Howard County Alumni Chapter, please contact President Tucker at (410) 730-5325 or tuckeriel@aol.com. Installation of New Officers for New Jersey Alumni Chapter The New Jersey Alumni Chapter has installed the following officers: Roseanna S. Robinson, President Jerome Boyd, Vice President David Briddell, Treasurer Dolores Curtis, Financial Secretary Sandra Harrison, Secretary If you are interested in joining the New Jersey Alumni Chapter, please contact President Robinson at (908) 768-8818 or info@njmorganalum.org Hats Off to Our New National President! Morgan’s Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Alumni Chapter is honored and overjoyed by the election of Mrs. Gloria Wayman to the position of President of the MSU National Alumni Association. Mrs. Wayman served as President of the Cornish chapter from 1999 to 2003 and enabled the chapter to achieve and maintain significant accomplishments. Since that time, she has successfully led the awards and public relations efforts for our annual breakfast. A committed and conscientious leader, she will lead the MSUNAA with aplomb. Congratulations and blessings to Gloria as she undertakes this awesome role. Continued on page 9 Alumni News • Fall 2008 7
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