alumni news spring 2006

Lawrence "Phil" Johnson (’73), a mathemat-ics major who was a member of theesteemed MSU Choir and the ROTC pro-gram, has become one of the true supportersof MSU and the National AlumniAssociation. In recognition of Mr. Johnson'spublic service, personal and professionalachievements, financial support, communityservice, and demonstrated leadership ability,the Morgan State University NationalAlumni Association has named him theAlumnus-of-the-Year for 2006.Mr. Johnson is a long-time member of theHoward County Alumni Chapter. In the early1990s, he co-chaired the Chapter's CollegeBound Program that lead to a partnershipbetween the Howard County Board ofEducation and MSU. From this union, 23students received assignments to practiceteach in the county. After graduating, 13 ofthe students were hired as full-time HowardCounty teachers. A tireless worker for MSU,Mr. Johnson served as a recruiter for theOffice of Undergraduate Admissions andRecruitment in the Howard County area.

Mr. Johnson said,“I appreciate being select-ed as this year’s top alumnus but it has beenan honor for me to serve the university andthe alumni office. I am pleased that I canlend my support to Morgan. The adminis-tration is working hard and you can see thatfrom the new construction on campus andthe financial support coming to the school.”

“All of my life, I have been taught by my par-ents, Ernest and Mary Johnson, to serve andgive support when and where I can. Whetherit is financial support or serving as an advo-cate for the university, I am willing to dowhat I can when they call on me. It’s nice tobe honored by your alma mater,” he said.

For 13 years, Mr. Johnson held the positionof financial secretary for the MSUNAA.During his tenure, he managed more than$1,000,000 in income that provided scholar-ships and other financial support to the uni-versity. Mr. Johnson is also credited withoverseeing the work, which assisted theNational Alumni Association through twosuccessful audits.

Alumnus ofthe YearLawrence Phillip Johnson

M o r g a n S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y n B a l t i m o r e , M a r y l a n d

A l u m n i • N e w s

MSU Alumni HouseBaltimore, Maryland

CONTENTSAlumni Day 2006 . . . .1

Alumnus of the Year . 1

MSUNAA President’sLetter . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Special AchievementAward . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Alumni On the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter and Class News . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Necrology . . . . . . . . . 6

Alumni Calendar . . . . 7

Class Agent . . . . . . . . 8

Spring 2006

A STAUNCH UNIVERSITY SUPPORTER ANDOUTSTANDING ALUMNI VOLUNTEER

Lawrence "Phil" Johnson (’73)

This year’s Alumni Day celebration, to beheld on Saturday, May 20, promises to bespecial. Those who attend will be the first tochristen the new Student Center that willformally open this spring. It will be fun tocompare the new center with the old stu-dent union building that many of youremember.

The day gets off to a good start at 9:30 a.m.in the Murphy Fine Arts Center, Recital Hallduring the annual business meeting whereMSU President, Dr. Earl S. Richardson, willaddress the alumni. Dr. Richardson willimpart his special perspective on news andaffairs about the university.

The 66th Annual Awards & Class ReunionLuncheon begins at 12:00p.m., with areception followed by the luncheon at 1:00p.m. in the New Student Center. The Classof 1956 will be celebrating its 50th anniver-sary and all other classes ending in “1” and“6” will receive special recognition duringthe luncheon.

Alumni Day2006 Promisesto be Special

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We need your help in identifyinglost alumni.If you know of any alumni who are not receivingour mailings, please contact the Alumni RelationsOffice at 443-885-3015.


Ella Moultrie HarrisPresident, MSU NationalAlumni Association

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Sincerely,

Ella Moultrie Harris, ’57President, MSU National Alumni Association

P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e

M S U N a t i o n a l A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n

Greetings Alumni and Friends:

It’s spring! Just the word brings to mind renewal, rebirth,promise and hope. As we move through spring, we do sowith gratitude, having accomplished so much over the pastmonths. When was your last visit to Morgan? You may notknow your way around any more. Many new or refur-bished buildings are all over our campus. It is a wonderfulsight!

It is important that we always remember to ‘cherish theheritage, and embrace the future’ of Morgan StateUniversity, which under the leadership of our dynamicpresident, Dr. Earl S. Richardson, has grown like a beauti-ful rare flower! Please continue to support our “FairMorgan” with your donations to our Capital Campaign.The goal of 25 million dollars or more can be reached - ifwe all give back!

• Help the university recruit students.

• Participate in the National Alumni Association as anactive volunteer and dues paying member.

• Come to the campus; visit our new beautiful AlumniHouse located on the Montebello campus. For infor-mation, call the Director of Alumni Relations, Mrs.Joyce A. Brown, 443-885-3015.

• Support the special events of Morgan’s fundraisingprograms and other activities.

• Keep the alumni office informed about your change ofaddress, so that you can be informed about newdevelopments.

• Join a chapter, or start a chapter in your area. Findout how by visiting our web site,www.morgan.edu/alumni.

A strong alumni association will ensure a strong Morgan! We need ideas for fund raising. Join us for Alumni Day,May 20, 2006. Information can be obtained by calling the Alumni Relations office at 443-885-3015.

Here are a few ways that alumni cancontinue to support their alma mater:

Devoting her life to Caring and Service

Diane McPhail (’77), graduated Cum Laude with aBachelor's degree in social work. Since receiving thedegree, she has devoted her life to medical social work,caring for the physically and mentally ill, homeless andelderly. Having worked in Maryland, Florida, and NorthCarolina, her primary goal has been to provide herpatients with services that enhance their ability to becared for in their own homes, or to place them in facili-ties that can provide the best medical care for theirneeds.

Despite this intense, challenging career, McPhail hasfound time to become one of Morgan’s most dedicatedalumni. She has proudly served as Co-Chairperson ofthe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfastfor the past 16 years. This event has generated over

$500,000 in scholarship funding and awarded 60 lap-top computers to deserving Morgan students.

McPhail said,“It has been a pleasure to serve in thiscapacity because when I was a student, scholarshipassistance and financial aid allowed me to obtain mydegree.”

McPhail has been a member of the MSUNAA for thepast 18 years, and an active member of the Howard L.Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter.

“I work for Morgan because it’s my way of giving otherpeople the opportunities that were available to me. Iwas really surprised when I was told that I received thisaward. I am quite humbled and overwhelmed. I have tosmile each time someone mentions the award to me. Itis really an appreciated honor,” she said.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Diane McPhail is 2006 Honoree

Diane McPhail (’77),graduated Cum Laude witha MSU Bachelor’s degree insocial work.

“I work for Morgan becauseit’s my way of giving otherpeople the opportunitiesthat were available to me.”

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MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Each year, the MSU National AlumniAssociation evaluates the work of its chap-ters and decides which has made the great-est contribution toward the support of theAssociation and the university. For 2006,the Chapter of the Year Award goes to theWashington, DC Metropolitan Area AlumniChapter.

Charles Pollard (’57), who is serving hissecond term as president of the D.C. metro-politan chapter, said he can sum up thesuccess of the group in one word—“dedi-cation.”

“We have dedicated members who startedthis chapter some years ago and are stillactive. We are not a very large group but wework diligently to support Morgan and thealumni association. Our members don’twork for personal gain, we work becausewe want Morgan to be successful,” Mr.Pollard said.

Twelve enthusiastic local graduates estab-lished the Washington-area chapter in1947. Mrs. Dorothy Amis and Mrs.Vestah

W. Blye, two of the original members, arestill active.

In 2005, the chapter established a $10,000scholarship fund in the name of one of itschartered members, Mrs.Vestah W. Blye.Since the establishment of the fund, thechapter has contributed over $20,000 to theMorgan State University Foundation, Inc. tofinance scholarships for worthy studentsfrom the Washington, DC metropolitanarea.

Each year the chapter provides three to fivescholarships for area students to attendMorgan. Each scholarship recipient isrequired to volunteer in the Office ofAlumni Relations.

The chapter has supported the universityand the National Alumni Association bymaking contributions to the Alumni DayAwards Luncheon, Homecoming activities,the annual Homecoming Gala, the MorganChoir, and the Morgan Parents Club. Two ofthe chapter’s premier events are its AnnualCrab Feast and the Morgan Choir Concert.The profits from both of these events arefor the benefit of the scholarship fund.

The Chapter has 155 registered dues payingmembers and numerous Life Members inthe National Alumni Association. Eightmembers became Life Members in 2005.

Update: Keeping Our Alumni Informed

Morgan in Your Community: Alumni RecruitmentThere is something exciting happening atMorgan State University. The growinginterest in Morgan is reflected in the largenumbers of applications received daily.Thanks to alumni like you, more studentsare becoming aware of the great pride andlegacy that Morgan has to offer, but help isstill needed to continue the growth ofMaryland’s Public Urban University.

Alumni chapters are encouraged to arrangecampus tours for prospects in their area.

This is a great way to establish contact withparents and potential students in your area,and to promote the activities of your chap-ter to the surrounding community.

An ideal candidate for admission has atleast a 2.0 GPA and a combined CriticalReading & Math SAT Score of 850. On-the-spot admission decisions are availableevery Wednesday until 7:00 p.m. Anyincomplete application will be returned tothe applicant.

Students who have submitted a completedapplication portfolio by November 15 willbe notified no later than February 15 withan admission decision. Application portfo-lios received after February 15 will be noti-fied no later than April 15. Students inter-ested in applying to Morgan may applyonline, at www.morgan.edu.

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A l u m n i o n t h e M o v eDr. Harold L. Aubrey, ’92, has recentlybeen appointed Assistant Provost forInstitutional Effectiveness at Bowie StateUniversity. In the position, he is responsiblefor the university’s planning, institutionalresearch and assessment areas. In addition,Dr. Aubrey has associate professorial rank inthe College of Education.

Terese Brown, ’03, is currently enrolled inthe third year of Law School at theUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore,Maryland.

Reverend Dr. Delores Carpenter, ’66,recently celebrated her 20th anniversary asthe pastor of Michigan Park ChristianChurch, which is located in Washington, DC.Dr. Carpenter is the first woman senior pas-tor of the 110-year old church. In additionto her duties as pastor, Dr. Carpenter is alsoa professor of religious education at HowardUniversity School of Divinity.

Nancy K. Carpenter, ’83, was recently pro-moted in July 2005 to CommunityMitigation Branch Chief of the MitigationDivision in Region 3 Office of the FederalEmergency Management Agency (FEMA),part of the Department of HomelandSecurity.

Kevin Darby, ’03, served as a ScreenwritingConsultant for the Disney motion picture“Music High.” The movie is now in produc-tion with locations in Baltimore and willsoon be distributed by Disney.

J. Terry Edmonds, ’73, recently accepted aposition as chief speechwriter for RichardParsons, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer for Time Warner. Mr. Edmonds waschief domestic speechwriter for formerPresident Bill Clinton. Edmonds was thefirst African American to serve in this posi-tion.

Phillip L. Gilliam, ’81, inventor of theBodyguard products and President ofAntibody Inc. has received a U.S. Patent No.

5,957,878 on the "Theory of Stored ElasticEnergy Transfer" (SEET) whereby rubberand rubberized materials can be used toreduce musculoskeletal injury and enhancehuman physical performance. His companyprovides products to 19 of 32 NFL Teams. Afull ergonomic study on Bodyguard waspublished in The Journal of Sports Sciencesin August 2003 (Journal of Sports Sciences,2003, issue 21, page 601-610).

Jeffrey J. Grice, ’90, is a senior editor andwriter for Fox Sports Net of New England,Boston, MA. Mr. Grice covers the BostonCeltics basketball team and has received histhird Emmy Award from The National

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences forhis work on “The Legend of Red,” a sportsdocumentary on former Boston Celtic’scoach Arnold “Red”Auerbach.

Melvin Jackson, II, ’96, has recently takenthe position of Fulfillment (Training) FieldRepresentative with the Whitney EducationGroup, Inc., in Florida. The company pro-vides advanced real estate, business devel-opment, financial investment, and asset pro-tection training to students around theglobe. In his new job, he will work closelywith classroom instructors and personalmentors/investors. He will also contributeto their newsletter and write feature articleson some of the successful students of thecompany.

Jan Leftridge, ’69, is senior director forbusiness diversity at the HarrisburgRegional Chamber of Commerce. In thisposition, the new director has used creativi-ty and energy to ensure that area businessesgain the benefits from diversity. In her firstyear, Leftridge met with 80 companies andsponsored a 4-part seminar on small busi-ness development. Through her efforts, larg-er companies are assisting minority andwomen-owned firms in becoming moresuccessful.

Vincent O. Leggett, ’75, works as a specialproject coordinator in the Department ofNatural Resources Office of Education,Chesapeake Bay Policy and GrowthManagement, Anne Arundel County,Maryland and serves as president of theBlacks of Chesapeake Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Brenda Evans A. Lorick, ’68, joined thefaculty of Morgan State University, Collegeof Liberal Arts, as Interim Assistant Dean.She comes to Morgan after recently servingat Howard Community College.

Benjamin F. Mason, ’58, trustee of BonSecours Baltimore Health System andExecutive Vice President of Plexus/ComGroup was elected as board chair of theMaryland Hospital Association (MHA).Mason previously served as the first vicechair and secretary of MHA’s ExecutiveCommittee and Board, and the MHA Budgetand Pension Committees.

DeQuincy McRae, Jr., ’88, has recentlybeen promoted to Director of Crew Planningfor Amtrak. He is responsible for the systemwide scheduling process for Amtrak Trainand Engine employees, Mr. McRae has beenwith Amtrak for 16 years.

Johnathan Nelson, (Attended ), won “Songof the Year” for his song “I’m Healed” at the21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.He performs with the singing group,Johnathan Nelson and the Purpose.



Dr. Karen Olson, ’72, recently celebratedthe publication of “Wives of Steel: Voices ofWomen in the Sparrows Point SteelmakingCommunities,” a history of black and whitewomen married to steelworkers at theSparrows Point steel mill.

Margaret D. Pagan, ’63, employed at SocialSecurity Administration, has recently pub-lished her first book titled “More Than aSlave: The life of Katherine Ferguson(2003).” In addition, she is the author ofStories from Peggy’s Trunk (2002).

Jacob Panikar, AIA, ’95, has been promot-ed to Senior Associate at CSD, an architec-ture and interior design firm headquarteredin Baltimore, with offices in Dallas, Texas.

Panikar, who holds amaster of architecturedegree from MSU, iscredited with designingthe new HigherEducation Building atChesapeake College inWye Mills, MD. He also

designed a retirement community inWestminster, MD.

Dr. Shinette Sirmans–McRae, ’91, hasbeen recently promoted to Lead Hospitalistat Lourdes Medical Center in BurlingtonCounty. Dr. Sirmans-McRae is responsiblefor in-patient care for the 300-bed facility inaddiction. She is also responsible for thecenter’s addictive medicine department.

Aisha Oliver-Staley, Esquire, ’02, is cur-rently working at the McKenna, Long andAldridge Law Firm in Atlanta as a corporateattorney specializing in mergers and acqui-sitions. She passed the bar on October 28,2005 and was admitted to the Georgia Baron November 10, 2005.

Rodney P. Scott, ’80, is the Director ofFinance for the “Studer Group” in Pensacola,Florida. The Group’s mission is to providecontinuing medical educational programs

for hospitals and various healthcare institu-tions so as to improve patient satisfactionand safety, clinical outcomes, staff retention,physical performance and the overall deliv-ery of healthcare.

Charles Dix Shepherd, ’66, recently retiredas President and CEO of the Urban Leagueof Southwestern Connecticut (1995-2005) inStamford. He is a former first lieutenant inthe U.S. Army.

Rochelle Stevens, ’88, two-time Olympicmedallist and 11-time NCAA All-American,has been elected to the Tennessee SportsHall of Fame. She was inducted at anawards banquet on February 24, 2005 at theRenaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thomas Tipton, ’55, has establishedHymns of Healing which includes speakingengagements, church worship services andconcerts, musical performances at socialand sporting events, including singing at the2005 Humphrey Dinner before over 2,000guests. His ministry has a specialized focuson the needs of those in assisted living andnursing homes.

Donal Ware, ’98, has formed the DWCommunications, LLC firm based inFuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

Katina Webster, ’96, was inducted into theManchester Who’s Who Executive and

Professional Registry. The ManchesterRegistry recognizes Ms. Webster for her pro-fessional accomplishments. She is a StaffDevelopment Content Specialist for theMontgomery County Public Schools-Officeof Organizational Development.

Colonel (Ret.) James Stanley White, ’54,the 2005 Alumnus of the Year was recentlygiven the honor of having the TempleUniversity residence hall on Broad Streetnamed after him. The James S. WhiteResidence Hall is a 558-bed dormitory andis the first major construction project he ledat Temple. A portrait of White was recentlyhung in the lobby of the hall in his honor.

Irving C. Williams, ’54, received the$100,000 Cardinal Health Children’s CareAward for his lifetime contributions to thehealth and well-being of children. He spentthe last four decades providing comprehen-sive health services to children in Gambia,Tanzania and the United States.

Dr. Calvin E. Woodland, ’65, was inaugu-rated on October 7, 2005 as president ofCapital Community College in Hartford,Connecticut. Prior to his appointment, Dr.Woodland served as Vice President forStudent Services at Bergen CommunityCollege in Paramus, New Jersey.

Alumni on the Move (continued)

Morgan Bears 2006 Men's Football ScheduleDate Opponent Location Time8/31/2006 Towson Baltimore, MD —9/9/2006 — — —9/16/2006 Bowie State Baltimore, MD 6:00 p.m.9/23/2006 MEAC vs. Hampton Meadowlands, NJ 4:00 p.m.9/30/2006 MEAC Bethune-Cookman Baltimore, MD 6:00 p.m.10/7/2006 MEAC vs. North Carolina A&T — —10/14/2006 MEAC Howard Washington, DC —10/21/2006 MEAC Delaware State (HC) Baltimore, MD 1:00 p.m.10/28/2006 MEAC Florida A&M Tallahassee, FL —11/4/2006 MEAC Norfolk State Norfolk, VA —11/11/2006 MEAC South Carolina State Baltimore, MD 6:00 p.m.11/18/2006 — — —

FOOTBALLS A V E T H E D A T E

March 5-10, 2007 • RBC CenterRaleigh/Wake County, NCMEAC



C h a p t e r & C l a s s N e w sPhiladelphia Alumni Endows itsScholarship GivingFor over 50 years, the PhiladelphiaAlumni Chapter has provided scholar-ship funds to Morgan students from thegreater Philadelphia area. In recentyears and currently, these funds areawarded from the Francis WalkerScholarship Fund. Francis Walker was a1951 graduate of Morgan and an activemember of the Philadelphia AlumniChapter. At the October, 2005 meetingof the Morgan State UniversityFoundation, the Philadelphia AlumniChapter presented a $10,000 check toestablish the Philadelphia AlumniChapter Endowed Scholarship Fund.The proceeds from the endowment willnot be utilized until such time that theFrancis Walker Scholarship Fund isexhausted. The endowment fund willalso be restricted to students from thegreater Philadelphia area.

MSU President RichardsonAddresses Alumni During AnnualMEAC TournamentThis year, the annual Mid-EasternAthletic Conference (MEAC) tourna-ment was held in Raleigh, NC and itgave Dr. Earl S. Richardson an opportu-nity to address Morgan alumni from thearea. Dr. Richardson was the keynotespeaker during a luncheon hosted bythe MSU National Alumni Associationat the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary, NCfor association members in NorthCarolina and South Carolina. Onenotable attendee was Mrs. MinettaEaton, a member of the Class of 1936and an active member of the NorthCarolina Alumni Chapter.

Class of 1956The Class of 1956 has been meeting ona regular basis in preparation for their50th class reunion. If you would likemore information, please contact Mr.George K. McKinney, e-mail him at 443-226-1954 [email protected].

Class of 1958Maureen “Candy” Miles recently sentletters to classmates urging their partic-ipation in planning: for their 50th classreunion. Ms. Miles can be reached at301-984-5919. All correspondence maybe sent to: 5919 Empire Way, N.Bethesda, MD 20852 or you may con-tact the Alumni Relations Office on 443-885-3015.

Class of 1961The 45th Class reunion is fastapproaching for the Class of 1962. Theyhave been meeting regularly to cele-brate this auspicious occasion in Mayduring the Alumni Class Reunion andRecognition Luncheon. A mailing fromthe reunion committee was mailed inMarch to members of the class outlin-ing their activities and how class mem-bers can assist. For more information,contact Mr. John W. Patterson (Pat) at410-884-7738 or e-mail him [email protected].

Class of 1966Members of the Class of 1966 have beenmeeting regularly since their 20-yearreunion in 1986. Some members of theclass met recently in preparation fortheir 40th year reunion that is to takeplace this year. The group decided thatthey will work towards establishing a$500,000 endowment for their 50thanniversary celebration in 2016. Thisendowment will be used for scholar-ships and continued support of theLibrary. For further information, con-tact Ms. Karen Robertson at 443-885-3477 or Ms. Evelyn Davis at 443-885-3462.

Class of 1976The Class of 1976 has been meetingregularly for their upcoming 30threunion. The Class of 1976 was official-ly the first class to graduate under thestatus of Morgan State University. Theyare in the midst of a scholarship drivewith the intentions of raising $30,000 incommemoration of 30 years. A checkwill presented at this year’s Alumni DayLuncheon.

N e c r o l o g y

MSU Deceased Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Students Deceased Date DeceasedVictorine Q. Adams, ’40 . . . . . . . . . .01/07/2006Leroy Adams, ’74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11/10/2005Nina M. Baker, ’90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09/16/2005William B. Barnes, Sr., attended . . .11/15/2005C. Thomas Beck, ’68 . . . . . . . . . . . . .09/19/2005Frank C. Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11/24/2005 (former faculty)Fredie W. Bingham, ’47 . . . . . . . . . .01/17/2006Joyce Faye Boone, ’59 . . . . . . . . . . .12/05/2005William R. Brown, attended . . . . . . .09/16/2005Grace W. Burkett, ’37 . . . . . . . . . . . .02/16/2006William Caranda, ’04 . . . . . . . . . . . .02/19/2006Samuel Casson, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09/07/2005Carl M. Cole, ’83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/30/2005Tonisha A. Conquest, attended . . . .11/12/2005Marsha Z. Cummings, attended . . .10/08/2005Barbara Ann Cook Davis, ’69 . . . . .01/02/2006Spencer G. Dobson, Jr., attended . . .10/04/2005Barbara Exum, attended . . . . . . . . .12/15/2005Lorenzo “Bus” Felder, ’49 . . . . . . . . .12/08/2005Beverly Ann Fogg ’73 . . . . . . . . . . . .04/06/2006 (former staff)James J. Ford, attended . . . . . . . . . . .11/12/2005Benjamin Hawkins, ’38 . . . . . . . . . .10/15/2005Dorothy Hawkins, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . .04/19/2005Barbara Hill, ’73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10/25/2005Ginger P. Howell, ’57 . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/25/2005Donald W. Hughes, ’57 . . . . . . . . . . .11/21/2005Joseph A. Hunter, ’67 . . . . . . . . . . . .09/17/2005Bernard Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02/14/2006 (staff)Rev. Dr. Cynthia B. Jones, ’72 . . . . . .11/18/2005Harold Patrick Kelly, ’61 . . . . . . . . . .03/14/2005Louana M. Lackey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/09/2005 (former faculty)James C. Lattimer, attended . . . . . . .11/16/2005Geraldine Stewart Lawson, ’28 . . . .01/31/2006Archibald “Archie” Lewis, ’48 . . . . .02/07/2006Jerry C. Lymas, ’71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02/01/2006Bernagale McElroy, ’88 . . . . . . . . . . .04/19/2005Dr. Mildred McKinney, ’57 . . . . . . . .10/12/2005 (faculty)Dr. Richard I. McKinney . . . . . . . . .10/29/2005 (Emeriti faculty)Emanuel Montgomery, ’70 . . . . . . .03/09/2006Linwood B. Morton, ’57 . . . . . . . . . .01/27/2006Sarah L. Nance, attended . . . . . . . . .12/17/2005Innocent Okechukwu, ’87 & ’91 . . .07/13/2005Audrey J. Pinderhughes, attended . .10/06/2005Blanche R. Powell, ’46 . . . . . . . . . . . .07/27/2005James Rogers, attended . . . . . . . . . .11/03/2005Everett J. Sherman, Jr., ’66 . . . . . . . .11/29/2005Eugene W. Slacum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08/21/2005Catherine Juanita Starke . . . . . . . . .08/27/2005 (faculty)Courtney Michael Terry, ’82 . . . . . .07/22/2004Esther L. Thomas, ’45 . . . . . . . . . . . .10/18/2005Deborah L. Thompson, ’70 . . . . . . .12/09/2005Dr. J. Tyson Tildon, ’54 . . . . . . . . . . .02/28/2006Sadie Muriel Taylor Turner, ’52 . . . .04/07/2005Wilbur “Vib”Valentine . . . . . . . . . .10/22/2005Richard C. Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/02/2005Reginald J. Washington, Sr., ’72 . . . .09/22/2005Rose Weems, ’57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06/27/2005Timothy M. Williams, ’81 . . . . . . . .11/21/2005Ruth Williamson, ’73 . . . . . . . . . . . .11/17/2005


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Alumni 2006 Events - Information 443-885-3015

May 8—MSU 17th Annual Golf Tournament – TurfValley Resort & Conference Center • $125 per per-son • Registration Starts at 7:30 a.m. • StartingTime: 9:00 a.m. • Contact: Joseph McIver – 443-885-4675

May 20—Alumni Day Business Meeting - 9:30 a.m.(Murphy Fine Arts Center – Recital Hall) • 66thAlumni Awards & Class Reunion Luncheon • New Student Center – Ball Room • Reception -12:00 noon • 1:00 p.m. (Lunch & Program) •(Celebrating classes ending in "1" & "6")

May 21—Morgan State University Commencement,10:00 a.m., Hughes Stadium

Jun. 14—Class of 1950 Cruise & Crab Feast • $75 •Contact Virginia Coleman 410-362-9417

Jun. 17—MSU National Alumni Association BoardMeeting - 12:00 noon - Alumni House

Aug. 6—Washington, DC Metropolitan Area AlumniChapter 22nd Annual Crab Feast at Martin’s West,6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, MD. Tickets - $50per person. For ticket information contact:Dorothy Amis - (202) 581-4444

Sept. 17—MSU National Alumni Association BoardMeeting - 12:00 noon

Oct. 20—Alumni Homecoming Meeting - 12:00 noon Oct. 20—Gala XXII – Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood

Rd., Baltimore, MD • Tickets Gala $125, VIP $175,more information call: Mary Clay 443-885-3080.

Oct. 22—Memorial Service for Deceased Alumni,Faculty, Staff and Students, 11 a.m., MorganChristian Center

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MSU Choir Events - For more Information, visit www.msuchoir.org

May 21—10 a.m. - Morgan State University Commencement.

Jun. 8, 9, 10, & 11—Performance with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Mahler 2nd Symphony. Members of MSUChoir will join members of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, and past members of the Baltimore SymphonyChorus in the final performance of BSO Music Director Maestro Yuri Temirkanov.

July 4, 5, 6—MSU Choir performs with Maestro Paul Freeman, Czech National Symphony Orchestra in Prague,Czech Republic.

Sept.16—7 p.m. - Ardmore Presbyterian Church, Montgomery Ave. and Mill Creek Rd., Ardmore, PA 19003.

Sept. 24—4 p.m. - Sharp St. United Methodist Church, 1206 Etting Street, Baltimore, MD 21217

Oct. 8 – 4 p.m. - Colonial Baptist Church, 9411 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133

Nov. 10—7 p.m. - Bethel AME Church, Moorestown, NJ.

Nov. 12—6 p.m. - New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 North Monroe Street, Baltimore, MD 21217

Nov. 19—5 p.m. - Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1225 R Street NW, Wash., DC 20009

Dec. 10—4 p.m. - Annual Christmas Concert, Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr., Baltimore, MD21251- Tickets: $25, $20, $10 through Ticketmaster.

Murphy Fine Arts Events 2006 - For more information: Events 443-885-4440 • Tickets 443-885-4443

Sat., May 13 — MSU Jazz Ensemble Concert • Melvin N. Miles, Jr., Director - • 8:00 p.m. • All seats: $10

Sun., May 14 — Travis Winkey presents “IN PERSON” • A Mother’s Day Fashion Show Gala that is more than‘just a fashion show.’ - 7:00 p.m. • $30, $40, $100

Fri., & Sat., May 19 & 20 — “A World of Dance” • Kiddie CATS Performing Arts Series for Children • 4:00 p.m. •All seats: $10

Sat., May 27 — Urban Comedy Showcase II • BET Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo, and TV’s Bad Boys ofComedy. The lineup: Sikba, Mike Brooks, Rip Micheals and Roz G. • 8:00 p.m.

Sat., Aug. 26 — Charm City Family Jazz Festival - The music event of the summer! All-day event • 11:00 a.m. –11:00 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 8 — Sneakin’ Out…At The Royal – written and directed by Cherri Cunningham Cragway - A nostal-gic look at the famed ROYAL THEATER. One performance only! • 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 8 — 49th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair • 4:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 15—Alvin Ailey II – See one of the most popular dance companies in the United States. • 8:00 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 29 — The Baltimore Choral Arts Society - A concert performance that partners the Baltimore ChoralArts Society and the Morgan State University Choir. • 3:00 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 11 — An Evening with Bill Cosby • 8:00 p.m.

Fri. & Sat., Nov. 17 & 18 — The 30th Dorothy P. Stanley Dance Festival - The annual dance festival hosted by theMSU Modern Dance Ensemble, Dr. Iantha Tucker, Director. 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 2 — “The Magnificent Marching Machine” • MSU Marching Band led by Melvin N. Miles • 4:00 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 10 — MSU Choir Annual Christmas Concert • Dr. Eric Conway, Director • 4:00 p.m.

MFAC Schedule Subject to Change • www.murphyfineartscenter.org • 443-885-4440

Oct. 21—Homecoming Game, MSUvs Delaware State University 1:00 p.m., Hughes Stadium

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One of the ways to give is through increased alumni participation. Last year, we increased alumni annual giving from three to fivepercent. That's a start, but that means that out of 23,000 Morgangraduates, only 1,100 contributed an annual gift to the university.You can help Morgan State University Foundation meet its goal of10% alumni participation in 2006.Your gift counts, whether it is $25 or $25,000! Please contribute to the Morgan State University Foundation'sAnnual Fund. Your gifts will make an immediate difference in thelife of a young man or woman struggling to realize the dream ofa quality education. Send your gift today or donate online atwww.givetomorgan.com.

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