Excellence in AchievementByron E. Price (’93) debued his new book in March 2006called, Merchandizing Prisoners: Who Really Pays forPrison Privatization. The non-fiction work makes theclaim that incarceration is the new form <strong>of</strong> slavery whiledebunking many <strong>of</strong> the rationales for prison privatization.In analyzing the decision to privatize state prisons,Price reveals the political bias that <strong>of</strong>ten drives thesepolicy choices, and how this impacts African-Americancommunities.David P. Baugh (’75) was recently honored by theVirginia State Bar with the Lewis F. Powell Jr. Pro BonoAward for 2006. A defense lawyer, Baugh was selectedbecause <strong>of</strong> his representation <strong>of</strong> First Amendment cases,his zealous defense <strong>of</strong> indigent criminal defendants andhis work in teaching other criminal defense lawyers.Before going into private practice he was an assistant U.S.attorney in Richmond and, before that, in <strong>Texas</strong>.John Scroggins (’72, ’78) has joined the Unity NationalBank as executive vice president and chief lending<strong>of</strong>ficer. Mr. Scroggins will be based in Houston and willfacilitate the growth <strong>of</strong> the loan portfolio, the overallasset quality and the development <strong>of</strong> business bankingproducts and services. Scroggins is a veteran in thefinancial industry with over 25 years <strong>of</strong> experience.Timothy Webb (’95) was recently appointed chairmanto the <strong>Texas</strong> Physician Assistant Board by GovernorRick Perry. Webb has served on the <strong>Texas</strong> PhysicianAssistant Board since 2000. The board is responsible forestablishing and maintaining standards <strong>of</strong> excellence usedin regulating physician assistants and ensuring qualityhealth care through licensure, discipline and education. Anative <strong>of</strong> Houston, he is an attorney with the Law Offices<strong>of</strong> Webb and Associates. His term will expire Feb. 1,2007.Aulston Taylor (‘03) has joined the field sales team asAccount Executive, Mid-Atlantic Region for the Disneyand ESPN Media Networks team. In his new capacity,Aulston will be responsible for leading distribution andmarketing activities throughout Maryland, Delaware andthe District <strong>of</strong> Columbia. Most recently, Taylor served ascustomer marketing and service supervisor in our ESPN/ABC customer marketing and sales department.Antoinette Allison-Samuel (‘77), executive director <strong>of</strong>ASPA, was recently appointed to The United NationsAssociation – USA Council <strong>of</strong> Organizations ExecutiveCommittee and The American Society <strong>of</strong> AssociationExecutives (ASAE) 2005-2006 Executive ManagementCouncil.Dr. Ngozi Caleb Kamalu (‘81), pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> politicalscience at Fayetteville State <strong>University</strong>, was among the 16winners <strong>of</strong> The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina Board <strong>of</strong>Governors 12 th Annual Awards for Excellence in Teaching.Dr. Kamalu received a commemorative bronze medallionand a $7,500 cash prize.The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: heleadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths <strong>of</strong>righteousness for his name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley <strong>of</strong> the shadow<strong>of</strong> death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thyrod and thy staff they comfort me.IN MEMORIAMA Tribute to Departed AlumniIn loving memory, <strong>Texas</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>University</strong> extendsheartfelt sympathy on the passing <strong>of</strong> our beloved alumni:Thou preparest a table before me in the presence <strong>of</strong>mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; mycup Runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all thedays <strong>of</strong> my life: and I will dwell in the house <strong>of</strong> theLord for ever.(Psalm 23)ROYLIN BRADLEY, SR. ‘76 RICKEY VANCE CASSEL, SR. ‘78MARY LOUISE BROWN ROBERTS ‘5928 Spring 2006 • <strong>Generations</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pride</strong>
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