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GreetinGs from the President Greetings, on behalf of our campus community, i want to welcome all our alums and other committed supporters to the 2016 scholarship Luncheon. this annual fundraising event is at the very heart and soul of our efforts to support the dreams and goals of our dedicated student scholars. this luncheon uniquely reflects the student-centered commitment we all hold dear to intellectual achievement at fort Valley state University. through your tireless efforts, we are able to assist our students in facing some of their fiscal challenges in navigating the growing costs of pursuing a college education. Because of your generosity, we are able to continue our institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enduring mission to nurture, inspire and support the pursuit of knowledge and the creation of academic excellence. As we continue writing the next transformational chapter in our institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 120-year history, we will not only rely on your continued devotion and fiscal support, but also invite you to help us seek ways to infuse fresh energy, ideas and innovation into how we serve our students and the surrounding communities. together, we will lead the change that we want to see in the world. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients for your steadfast commitment to excellence and scholarly pursuits. We celebrate you today and encourage you to remain steadfast in your endeavors. You are indeed the embodiment of our university motto, Be Bold. Be Amazing. Be Prepared. Let me end by again thanking everyone for their efforts to make this event a success and i hope you all have a wonderful time in the Valley. sincerely, Paul Jones, Ph.d. President

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ConGressmAn sAnford BishoP U.s. rePresentAtiVe for GeorGiA’s seCond ConGressionAL distriCt Congressman Bishop was born february 4, 1947 in mobile, Ala., the son of the late sanford d. Bishop, sr., first president of Bishop state Community College, and the late mrs. minnie s. Bishop, a librarian. he graduated from morehouse College in 1968 and from emory University Law school in 1971 with a Juris doctorate degree. he served in the U.s. Army, completed basic training at fort Benning, Ga., entered Advanced reserve officers training and received an honorable discharge in 1971. he resided in Columbus, Ga., from 1972 to 1996, where he was the primary partner in the law firm of Bishop and Buckner, P.C. he is an eagle scout, a 32nd degree mason, and a shriner. he is a resident of Albany, Ga., where he is a member of the mount Zion Baptist Church. Congressman Bishop has held leadership positions at the community, state and national levels, including serving as Georgia's representative on the southern Growth Policies Board and on the Governor's Advisory Council on drug Abuse. for the last several years, he has been named by Georgia trend magazine as one of the 100 most influential Georgians. Bishop has received numerous awards, including the distinguished eagle scout Award from the Boy scouts of America, the eagle scouts Award for distinguished career achievement; spirit of enterprise Award from the U.s. Chamber of Commerce; man of the Year Award from the men’s Progressive Club of Columbus, Ga.; friend of the Children Award from the Child Advocacy Coalition; and commendations from the national federation of independent Business, Georgia Association of educators, Georgia municipal Association, Georgia school Bus drivers Association, Georgia Council for the Arts, the fraternal order of Police and the American Legion. Congressman sanford d. Bishop, Jr. is serving his eleventh term in the U.s. house of representatives, representing Georgia's second Congressional district, which covers 29 middle and southwest Georgia counties: Bibb (in part), Baker, Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Crawford, Crisp, decatur, dooly, dougherty, early, Grady, Lee, macon, marion, miller, mitchell, muscogee (in part), Peach, Quitman, randolph, seminole, schley, stewart, sumter, talbot, taylor, terrell, and Webster. the middle and southwest Georgia legislator seeks to use the legislative process to “create a higher, better quality of life for all citizens by promoting jobs and a stronger, more diversified economy, better education, safe and secure communities, a clean environment, affordable and accessible health care, sustainable agriculture, energy independence, and a strong national defense—all within the context of a balanced budget.” he is married to the honorable Vivian Creighton Bishop. mrs. Bishop serves as the elected clerk of the municipal Court of Columbus, Ga. (court administrator). they have a daughter, Aayesha J. reese, and a granddaughter, Londyn.

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rePresentAtiVe CALVin smYre GA.’s distriCt 132 And ChAir, fVsU foUndAtion, inC. state rep. Calvin smyre, business executive, legislator, community and national leader, earned his Bachelor of science degree from fort Valley state University with a major in business administration and a minor in accounting. named in January 2014 to the international Civil rights Walk of fame at the martin Luther King Jr. national historic site in Atlanta, smyre’s career path has taken him from a community organizer and director of the “War on Poverty” program in Columbus to his current positions as executive vice president for corporate external affairs at synovus and president of the synovus foundation. he is a former member of the company’s eight-member corporate executive group. synovus is a financial services holding company with more than $34 billion in assets, based in Columbus. synovus provides integrated financial services including banking, financial management, insurance, mortgage and leasing through 34 banks, 440,000 Atms and synovus offices in Georgia, Alabama, south Carolina, florida and tennessee. synovus has been named one of “the 100 Best Companies to Work for” in America by Fortune magazine and has been recognized in its hall of fame for consecutive appearances on the list since its inception in 1998. in 2004, synovus was also named as one of “America’s most Admired Companies.” smyre was elected to the Georgia house of representatives in 1974 as its youngest member at 26 years of age. As a 39-year legislative veteran and one of the deans of the house, he serves on the Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for dividing up the $20 billion state budget, on the calendar-setting rules Committee, and serves as chairman of the house democratic Caucus. smyre served as chairman of the house rules Committee and University system of Georgia Committee, which has oversight of the state’s 34 public colleges and universities (1993 - 1999) and served as chairman of the house industrial relations Committee from 1991 to July 1993. rep. smyre has a distinguished legislative record, which includes authoring the legislation making dr. martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a state holiday and legislation creating the Georgia dome, home of the Atlanta falcons. he was also co-sponsor of historic legislation creating a new Georgia state flag. nationally, smyre is president of the national Black Caucus of state Legislators; a member of the Assembly on state issues of the national Conference of state Legislators; and serves as a synovus representative on the financial services roundtable; all three headquartered in Washington, d.C. smyre has lectured at a number of colleges and universities and has received more than 200 local, state and national honors and awards. in 1980, he was selected by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of the “ten Best Legislators” in the state and in 1985 and 2005 was selected by his peers as the “national Legislator of the Year.” he has been honored twice as “Citizen of the Year” in his hometown of Columbus, Ga. smyre is a lifelong member of Ward Chapel A.m.e. Church in Columbus and serves as a member of the Board of trustees.

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mAGGie dAVis LeGACY AWArd reCiPients dr. eva Adams, a native Georgian, graduated from fort Valley state University in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Political science. Later she earned a master of Arts and doctor of Philosophy in history, respectively, as well as a Post doctorate in African history. she was employed for 33 years at fort Valley state University in the area of history. While employed at fVsU, she received the John W. davison outstanding faculty Award. dr. Adams is a dedicated and ardent supporter of fort Valley state University. she is a life member of fVsU national Alumni Association, inc. and a member of fort Valley Area Alumni Chapter where ADAMS she serves as vice president. Adams is a member of Zellner Chapel first Born Church in fort Valley, where she serves as a sunday school teacher and president of the Ushers Board and vice president of houston-macon-Peach Ushers’ Union. she is also a life member of delta sigma eta sorority, inc. and a member of fort Valley Alumnae Chapter of delta sigma eta sorority. edward L. Boston’s hometown is newnan, Georgia, where he graduated from Central high school. he earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and Political science and a master of science in Guidance and Counseling at fort Valley state University. his diverse career spans more than 40 years at every level of the organizational chart with increasing roles of responsibility. Boston holds numerous honors and awards including Leadership development, sales Achievement, mars tie Club, and nAfeo in higher education distinguished Alumni. BOSTON his unwavering commitment to fVsU is demonstrated as a member of Wildcat nation, Women in Gold, inc., and fVsU national Alumni Association, inc., where he once served as president. Boston and his wife daphne tabor, ’72, live in fayetteville, Ga. they have two sons: Christopher edward and Brian matthew. Barbara hollimon Palmer is a native of macon, Ga. and a product of the Bibb County school system. in 1962, she matriculated at fort Valley state College where she studied french and graduated valedictorian of the class of 1966. Palmer enrolled in Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University) and graduated in 1967 with a master of Arts degree in french. during her thirty-six year career at fort Valley state, she taught on every level, advancing to affirmative action officer and assistant to the university president. thomas J. Palmer earned a degree in secondary education with a concentration in the PALMERS social sciences at fort Valley state College and a master’s in counseling and guidance from Atlanta University. After working in the public school systems of spaulding and Bibb counties for more than a decade, he became the first executive secretary of the fort Valley state College national Alumni Association in 1967. in 1970, mr. Palmer transferred to the office of student Affairs from which he retired as vice president in 1997. he now holds the title of vice president emeritus. Because of their firm desire to give back, the Palmers established the hollimon-Palmer scholarship endowment to financially assist deserving students. the Palmers, who are members of trinity Baptist Church in fort Valley, are parents to Cheryl Palmer, dr. tomia Palmer (dr. Alvin) harmon, felice Palmer (Juanson) Pitt, Corey m. Palmer (a great nephew who came to live with the Palmers at the age of eight). they have seven grandchildren: Jaden, Christian, and mason Pitt; Christina and Alexander harmon; malik and mikah Palmer. troy Young, pastor of hope for today ministry and the owner of troy Young realty, is a Georgia native who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance from fort Valley state College in 1969 and 1972 respectively. Upon graduation, Pastor Young worked as a teacher and counselor for several years before becoming the first African-American realtor in macon to obtain a real estate license. thereafter, he also became the first African-American realtor to obtain a real estate broker’s license and own his own agency. Young remains an active alumnus of fort Valley state University, and has served in the following YOUNG capacities: fVsU foundation, inc. board member; Wildcat Commons, LLC board member; Lifetime member of the national Alumni Association; member and current Chaplin for the macon Chapter of the fort Valley state University Alumni Association; and chair and co-chair of the Black history month scholarship Luncheon Committee for many years. 5

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2016 fVsUsL honors AWArd reCiPients tifton, Ga. native fred C. Greer is a staunch fort Valley state University supporter. he received his education in tifton’s public school system before moving on to earn degrees from Abraham Baldwin College and Valdosta state College. in 1966, Greer began his banking career at the Citizens Bank in tifton. three years later he joined the fort Valley branch as assistant vice president, eventually becoming its president and chief executive officer in 1995. the financier attends first Baptist Church of fort Valley where he serves on the Board of deacons. GREER A few of Greer’s activities include serving on the fVsU Board of directors, membership in the fort Valley Kiwanis Club, the fort Valley Gun Club, the Peach County Chamber of Commerce and the development Authority of Peach County. Greer was married to the late Vickie Lee. his adult children are Chuck and Angela. his hobbies include target shooting, gun collecting, world history, current events and reading. James A. Latimore is a life member of fort Valley state University national Alumni Association, inc. and past treasurer of the fort Valley Area Alumni Chapter, he received an undergraduate degree from h. A. hunt high school in fort Valley, Ga. and furthered his education at fort Valley state, where he received a bachelor of arts degree and later, at Georgia state College, he received a master of science degree. the alumnus was employed 44 years as a flight chief in the aircraft maintenance area at the robins Air force Base. he also served in the U.s. Army for four years and retired from the Air force reserve after 27 years of service. LATIMORE Latimore was married to the late frances Green Latimore. he resides in fort Valley and is the parent of one son, James m. Latimore (Angelecia), and the grandparent of two grandchildren, James Jr. and noah Latimore. Charles robinson Jr. is president and Ceo of sadie G. mays health and rehabilitation Center. Listed in U.s. news and World report’s Best nursing homes list, the facility received an overall five-star rating in 2015. having led the organization since 1996, robinson manages a team of 225+ employees. robinson graduated with honors with a business administration degree. he later obtained a master’s degree from Brenau University. his career is flanked by many commendable firsts: the first African American to become a certified fellow in American College of healthcare Administrators (1993); first African American to serve as chairman, Board of directors for Georgia healthcare Association (1998ROBINSON 2000); first African American to serve as Georgia Chapter of American College of healthcare Administrators’ president (1996-1997). robinson is also the 2012 recipient of the American College of healthcare Administrators’ facility Leadership Award. robinson is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, inc., a 33° Prince hall mason and a Vietnam-era veteran. robinson is married to Belinda. their immediate family consists of two sons, Keino and Kip; daughter, Zanetta; and three grandchildren, Keino Charles ii, Keiton and Zoie. With an infectious personality, Paul robinson Jr. has maintained his love and support for fort Valley state University throughout the years. Born in fort Valley, but raised in Worth County, robinson was surrounded by fort Valley state alums and educators. from his siblings to his aunts, fVsU was their school of choice. robinson attended from 1948 to 1952, earning a degree in agriculture education and horticulture. he went on to earn a master’s degree in Adult education and Counseling from the University of Georgia in 1976. spanning from 1959 to 1991, robinson actively impacted students’ lives. he taught science to elementary and middle school students; became a guidance counselor, assistant principal, athletics coach ROBINSON and educator for adult learners in Georgia correctional institutions. he retired in 1991. A regular contributor, providing thousands each year to support student scholarships, robinson is a member of the fVsU President’s Club, lifetime member of the fVsU national Alumni Association and fVsU dekalb County Alumni Chapter, to name a few. robinson and marilyn Padjot have been married for 35 years. 6

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2016 fVsUsL sChoLArshiP reCiPients former fort Valley state University today scholar Program member, deja Clay is a junior biology student from oglethorpe, Ga. she holds a perfect 4.0 in the College of Arts and sciences. Clay graduated high school with 44 credits before joining fVsU full-time in the fall of 2015. Clay has received numerous academic scholarships and honors: Zell miller scholarship, e urgood marshall scholarship , CdeP scholarship, delta sigma eta sorority, inc. scholarship (fort Valley Area Alumni and Americus Alumnae chapters), Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, inc. scholarship (Warner robins Chapter) and the James h. Porter scholarship. CLAY Clay’s role model is my mom because, according to the future cardiovascular surgeon, she is the perfect example of what perseverance and self-discipline is. in addition to CdeP, Clay is a member of the national society of Black engineers. her hobbies include reading and spending time with her family. her favorite quote is by nelson mandela: “e greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

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Artrico King is a junior animal science major from Peach County, Ga. the first-time fort Valley state University scholarship recipient is a 2013 graduate of Peach County high school. during his matriculation at fVsU, King has been recognized during the university’s honors Convocation in 2014 and 2015. he also received the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency Certificate of Achievement in 2015. King holds a 3.9 grade point average in the College of Agriculture, family sciences and technology. the future small animal veterinarian enjoys swimming, ice skating, and drawing.

Kelly tidwell is a fort Valley state University senior, early childhood special education major from roberta, Ga. tidwell holds the highest GPA among her peers in the College of education, with a grade point average of 3.8. TIDWELL

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2016 scholarship Luncheon Monday, February 15, 2016 • Noon • Fort Valley State University • Health & Physical Education Complex

Master of Ceremonies mr. elijah Porter Alumnus, Class of 2015, Student Government Association Senator 2014-2015 Grace delivered in the lobby at 11 a.m. Please proceed to the buffet. Enjoy your meal. Music provided by the FVSU Jazz Band

Welcome..........................................................................................................................................mr. edward L. Boston 2015-2016 FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Chair invocation..............................................................................................................................................mr. Bobby dickey 2015-2016 FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Co-Chair Greetings ......................................................................................................................................................dr. Paul Jones Fort Valley State University President *song ............................................................“Lift every Voice and sing” ................................ dr. Luciana m. Green occasion/history................................................................................................................................dr. odessa mcnair 2015-2016 FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Member introduction of maggie davis Legacy Award recipients ................................................honorable sanford Bishop U.S. Representative for Georgia’s Second Congressional District, FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Co-Host Dr. Eva Adams Mr. Edward L. Boston

Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Barbara Palmer Mr. Troy Young

solo ................................................................................................................................................ms. Courtney howard FVSU Student, Class of 2015 introduction of honors recipients ........................................................................................honorable Calvin smyre Georgia State Representative, FVSUSL Co-Host Mr. Fred Greer Mr. James Latimore

Mr. Charles Robinson Mr. Paul Robinson

~Video Presentation~ recognition of scholarship recipients ..............................................................................................ms. Vernita smith Student Government Association President Ms. Deja Clay

Mr. ArtRico King

Ms. Kelly Tidwell

College of Arts and sciences 4.0 GPA

College of Agriculture, family sciences and technology 3.9 GPA

College of education 3.8 GPA

recognition of sponsors....................................................................................................................ms. Jessica hatcher Miss Fort Valley State University, 2015-2016 Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................................mr. Courtney Lester Mr. Fort Valley State University, 2015-2016 Benediction ..................................................................................................................................mr. Christopher Carter FVSU Office of Spiritual Life Director *see Page 82 • Audience, Please stand

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sChoLArshiP sPonsors

CORPORATE $10,000 & Above fVsU national Alumni Association, inc. PLATINUM $5,000 - $7,499 fVsU Class of 1955 GOLD $1,000-$4,999 eva Adams Arthur & Bernice Johnson Unrestricted or scholarship fund sara Bealing Beulahland Bible Baptist Church edward Boston tommy Brown melody Carter CB&t Bank Central Union missionary Baptist Church City of fort Valley Cool n dry self-storage isaac Crumbly dorothy Crumbly Barbara davis development Authority of Peach County Bobby dickey helen epps Annie evans first Baptist Church of Garmon flint energies fVsU Albany Area Alumni Chapter fVsU Area Alumni Chapter fVsU Class of 1964 fVsU macon-Bibb County Alumni Chapter Gamma Pi omega Chapter marilyn Gantt

John Graham rufus Green robert Green freddy Greer Clarence hicks ira hicks edward hill hope for today, inc houston orthopaedic surgery & sports medicine, P.C. myrtice Johnson Johnson & Johnson family of Companies Alfred Jones Paul Jones Kattie Kendrick Phyllis Kitchens James Latimore Albert Luce Lynmore James farms Joe maddox magnolia Baptist Church Alfrieda manson Ulysses marable maulvin engram educational foundation Aurie mcCrary Chandra mincey Colette nash new hope Baptist Church

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$1,000-$4,999 norfolk southern foundation irma Penn rosie Petties Quantum dynamics, inc. Gwendolyn reeves sadie G. mays health & rehabilitation Center saint Peter A.m.e. Church sigma Gamma rho stafford Builder/Consultants, inc. erogers stinson sunmark Community Bank

trinity Baptist Church troy Young realty Union Grove Baptist Church Valley insurance service, inc. Jeraldine Walker hosie Waters Council Wilcox Charlia Williams melba Wilson Woodbury miracle fellowship Center

SILVER $500-$999

Juanita Bellamy inez Brewton Collis Brown Annie Corker Critter fixer Veterinary hospital david danzie/fall Line Contractors, inc. sandra fluellen Gita Gardner Green Grove Baptist Church Kristie Kenney mildred Ladd Catherine Lemons

mark Gray insurance, inc. William mcCullough major mcKenzie Cheryl mcneil-Jordan Gita Phelps Grace ragland Gentle raines Andrew reese Brencleveton truss o.t. Walton mygleetus Wright BRONZE $250-$499

eugene Barden James Basley darlene Brown Krystal Conner John dubriel diane easley marie flanders eugene fluellen fVsU staff Council Kendall isaac Alecia Johnson daniel Jolley

mamie Jordan Charles King Jeanette Lamar Karla martin melissa miller Janice nelson haywood simmons springhill Baptist Church dorothy stripling delia taylor U-save-it Pharmacy, inc. Carolyn Vason

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U.S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Proudly Serving the Second District of Georgia

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On Behalf of Fort Valley State University, Thank You Sponsors and the Scholarship Luncheon Committee for Your Loyal Support!

PreSidenT PaUL JOneS and FirST LadY SYLVia JOneS Fort Valley State UniVerSity

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To Members of the FVSU Annual Scholarship Luncheon Committee:

“Thank You!” For Your Loyal and Devoted Service to Fort Valley State University Student Scholarships ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Edward L. Boston,’70 & ’72 FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Committee Chair, 2015-16

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The Mighty Class of 1964

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Best Wishes to Fort Valley state UniVersity

“Making an Investment in Tomorrow’s Leaders”

Rev. Hosie Waters & Family

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Mrs. Charlia Williams FVSUSL Member and 2015 Mag gie Davis Legac y Award Recipient

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Memorial dr. alonza Leroy epps Your Faithfulness Continues...

WWii Veteran • Principal Counselor • Teacher

Congratulations on the 29th anniversary of the Scholarship Luncheon Proud Supporters of the Fort Valley State University Helen reese epps

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Congratulations to Fort Valley State University & The FVSU Annual Scholarship Committee

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to The Fort Valley State University As You Celebrate The Annual Scholarship Luncheon Saint Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church Family 502 State University Drive Fort Valley, GA 31030 Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Church School: 8:45 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesdays - 7:00 p.m.

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The College of Education Dr. Edward Hill, Dean

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BEST WISHES FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ON YOUR ANNUAL FVSU SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON Barbara Williams, Mayor Jimmy Barnes West Ward

Melba Hester West Ward

Juanita Plant Bryant East Ward

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Monthly Chapter Meetings Every 2nd Tuesday at 6 p.m. • Founders Hall Oﬃcers Ashley Ballard – President Dr. Eva Adams – Vice President Melissa Miller – Treasurer Frances Caldwell – Financial Secretary Wilmetta Langston – Secretary Barbara Corker – Assistant Secretary Dr. Ira Hicks – Parliamentarian Laurone Pete – Chaplain Brenda King – Immediate Past President & Reporter

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Wishing Fort Valley State University The Best!

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Dr. Eva Adams Class of 1967 Retired Associate Professor of History and 2016 Maggie Davis Legacy Award Recipient

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New Hope Baptist Church State Route 26 East Montezuma, GA 31063 Reverend Allen Waters, Pastor Worship Services: Sundays - 11:00 am (1st-4th) Bible Study: Tuesdays - 7 pm Sunday School: Sundays - 10 am “Reaching the Lost and Teaching the Saved”

29th Annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon: Celebrating Scholars

29th annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon: Celebrating Scholars

29th Annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon: Celebrating Scholars

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Larry and Barbara Davis Class of 1973

Class of 1974

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29th Annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon: Celebrating Scholars â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lift every Voice and singâ&#x20AC;? James Weldon Johnson Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won. stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed. We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered; out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way; thou Who hast by thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee. Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee. shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand, true to our God, true to our native land.

29th Annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon: Celebrating Scholars

the fVsUsL Committee Edward L. Boston, Chair Bobby Dickey, Co-Chair Melody L. Carter, Ex-Officio Juanita Bellamy

ruby Jefferson

Pamela Berry-Johnson

Alecia Johnson

travis Bowens

Cheryl Jordan

darlene Brown

Kenney Kristie

Gene Bryant

shonda Lewis

Brian Byrd

odessa mcnair

matthew Conyers

melissa miller

dorothy Crumbly

donald moore

isaac Crumbly

thomas Palmer

Barbara davis

Art rolack

marilyn Gantt

michelle sands

rufus Green

dorothy stripling

freddy Greer

Jason tate

Linda harris

oliver Walton

sylvia harris

Council Wilcox

ira hicks

Charlia Williams

Jeanette huff

desmond Williams

Lorene ingram

troy Young

Be Bold • Be Amazing • Be Prepared Fort Valley State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s and educational specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Fort Valley State University. Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc. 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, Georgia 31030-4313 (478) 825-6474 • www.fvsu.edu/give-online Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or marital or veteran status.