Henry Arthur Callis Academy 2014 Journal Vol 2 by Mu Lambda Foundation's Henry Arthur Callis Academy

Black & Gold Charity Ball Armor J. Blackburn Auditorium Saturday, April 5th 2014

Stimulating and Developing Intelligent Leaders

Table of Contents Links to the video of the H. A. C. Black & Gold Gala

Message from the President of Mu Lambda Foundation

Message from the President of the Mu Lambda Chapter

Master of Ceremony for the Black & Gold Charity Ball

Members of Mu Lambda Chapter

Sketches of The Mu Lambda Foundation’s Community House

Mu Lambda’s National Programs of 2013/2014

Mu Lambda’s Community Service of 2013/2014

Mu Lambda’s Notable Highlights of 2013/2014

Mu Lambda’s Social and Reclamation Events of 2013/2014

Henry Arthur Callis Academy & Scholar Bios

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Black & Gold Charity Ball Photos

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Ad Sponsors

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Patrons

LINKS TO THE 2014 HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS BLACK & GOLD GALA Click the links below to view video… Part I  http://youtu.be/u0AFbgh-tGQ Part II  http://youtu.be/C1R6CZofKZg Part III  http://youtu.be/KVIqCxPLYfM

Mu Lambda Foundation

April 5, 2014 To: The Scholars, families, honored guests, friends, and brothers I bring you greetings and welcome you to our Black & Gold Charity Ball. We are delighted and pleased that you have decided to support our annual event and the Henry Arthur Callis Academy Scholars that we honor tonight. I express my sincere appreciation and thanks to those who shared their time and expertise in conducting workshops, training sessions and lectures during the academic portion of our academy program. A special thanks to Brothers Lawrence Clark and Arthur Fields, whose efforts made this sixmonth program a success. To my fellow Foundation Board members, I thank you for your guidance and confidence in me. I would also like to thank my Mu Lambda and fellow Brothers in Alpha, without whose moral and financial support, tonight would not have been possible. Thanks for holding high the light of Alpha. To the Scholars, as you commence “A New Start”, I share words with you from Bro. Callis: “in order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure”. I commend you on your accomplishments to date and wish you continued success in the future. Sincerely,

Julius H. Brice President Mu Lambda Foundation

April 5, 2014

To: The Scholars, families, honored guests, friends, and brothers On behalf of the 207 members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Mu Lambda Chapter, I welcome you to this grand occasion. Tonight, we celebrate 11 extraordinary young men as they prepare to embark upon new endeavors, achievements, and adventures in life. Since its founding in 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has provided voice and vision to the struggle of people around the world. The brothers of Mu Lambda Chapter have been making a difference in Washington, DC since 1923. Mu Lambda’s work in the development of educational, cultural and social programs for young men stands as an example of the Fraternity’s commitment to the development of our youth and outreach to our community. Mu Lambda has held a Beautillion Class since 1995, and took a leap of faith this year in establishing the Henry Arthur Callis Academy. The primary mission of the Academy is to ensure our youth are admitted, prepared, and succeed in college. The Henry Arthur Callis Academy is in line with the most recent Brother’s Keepers initiative of President Barrack Obama. Tonight we hail the arrival of the next generation of African-American leaders - the first graduating class of the Henry Arthur Callis Academy: Damon Bailey; Brandon Boodie; John Boyd; Gary Gross; Malik Harvin; Nicholas Heyward; Aswan Mangrum; Rodrick Murray; Douglas Smith; Micah Street; and Alex Walters. Thank you for joining us for this celebration. Sincerely,

Eddie Neal

Master of Ceremony Brother Isaac W. K. Thweatt Brother Isaac W. K. Thweatt was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on Saturday, December 8, 2001 through the Iota Alpha Chapter seated at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA). Today, he is an active Brother in the fraternity through Mu Lambda Chapter (Washington, D.C.) as a student development workshop facilitator, performer, event producer, and fundraising consultant. As Director of Alumni Outreach at American University (Washington, D.C.), Brother Thweatt creates, manages, and develops affinity alumni programs, alumni benefits and services, and student-alumni initiatives including the alumni admissions program and the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinguished alumni speaker series. Prior to this position, he was Associate Director of Development for the George Mason University School of Management. A tireless advocate for community service, higher education, and personal development, Brother Thweatt has volunteered in pageantry throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia local and state pageants as an executive director, producer, choreographer, judge, and prep team volunteer specializing in personal brand development, talent development and execution, on-stage interview, and modeling. Brother Thweatt stays engaged in his professional community as a strategist, presenter, and social media volunteer for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE, District I and II) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP, DC Chapter and National African-American Affinity). He is a two-time district level presenter for CASE (stellar rating) and in 2013, was acknowledged as Who's Who in Black Washington, D.C. Thweatt is a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a master of science in management (leadership) and George Mason University with a bachelor of music in voice (performance).

Sketches Of The Mu Lambda Foundation’s Community House By Julius Brice Chairman of The Mu Lambda Foundation

In a recent conversation with Rod Richardson, Executive Director of Mu Lambda Foundation, he requested that I share a historical perspective on the facilities that had been used in the past. Rod added that he had current information about our present location but had heard that the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha had other locations prior to the current location. I directed Rod to some documented research sources but at his insistence shared the following non-specific historical memories about previous houses owned by Mu Lambda. I first learned about Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity when I was discharged from the Army. I returned to the United States from Japan, and became a student at South Carolina State University in 1946. I became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in December of 1948. While a student at South Carolina State, Dr. Belford V. Lawson, the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at that time, visited our campus. I was very impressed with his presentation and particularly impressed with his conversation about Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. When I relocated to Washington D.C. in 1950 I phoned Dr. Belford, who was a D.C. resident, to inquire about associating with my Alpha Brothers in Washington. After arriving in D.C., I became aware of a facility previously owned by the Beta Mu Lambda Corporation located on Third Street. While I am unfamiliar with the activities of that facility, I do recall after that time a house that was located at 1800 New Hampshire Avenue NW at the corner of “Q” Street and New Hampshire. It’s my understanding that this house was a joint venture between the Mu Lambda Graduate Chapter and the undergraduate Chapter at Howard University. This house was used for social events, chapter meetings and also served as a dormitory for seven or eight brothers. As time passed, lack of adequate parking space became an increasing problem the brothers decided that the needed renovations to resolve the parking problem were cost prohibitive and decided to sell the facility. The purchase of our current facility in 1997, at 2405 First Street N.W. was a suggestion made by Brother Morris Hawkins. The primary purpose of this facility is promotion of scholarship, and the enhancement of knowledge and achievement of males of all ages. We will soon launch a “Capital Campaign” that will enable us to take advantage of this location in the Howard University community. We look forward to your assistance with our Capital Campaign. 8

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity National Programs Completed ·

A Voteless People is a Hopeless People – Special guest speaker Ms. Khyla Craine Esquire, legal fellow at the NAACP office of the General Counsel February 6, 2014.

Voter Registration Drive completed January 18, 2014, during the MLK Holiday weekend.

Go to High School Go to College – Brother 2 Brother Youth Conference in conjunction with Beta Chapter November 15, 2013

Founded the Henry Arthur Callis Academy to educate young men and prepare them for college. The academy started with the 12th grade and will add 11th graders in 2014-2015, 10th graders in 2015-2016, and finally 9th graders in 20162017. The young men are taught college preparatory work. Mu Lambda pays $1,000 per participant for each young man to attend the academy, where they are also provided a well-balanced meal.

The G Project, encouraging boys to be Gentlemen and to strive for greatness. From September 23- September 27, brothers volunteered in mentoring young men within the S.E. DC community. This program and the activities performed fall under the auspice of Go To High School Go to College.

Go To High School Go To College – Mu Lambda mentors and educates high school seniors every Sunday. October 2013 through April 2014

Project Alpha – Held at Hart Middle School in SE Washington, DC January 25, 2014.

Brothers Keepers – Mu Lambda held two symposiums on Wills and Estates.

Brothers Keepers – Mu Lambda brothers removed snow and ice during winter 2014 storms.

Brothers Keepers – Mu Lambda brothers made financial contributions as well as clothes, shoes, and gift cards for a brother who lost his house in a fire in March 2014.

Community Service in 2013/2014 ·

DC Beautification Day at a DC elementary school in SW DC – August 2013.

Mu Lambda participated in the March on Washington

Hosted Congressional Black Caucus Social

Attended Phi Beta Sigma’s 100 year Founder’s Day event.

Provided box lunches to Shiloh Baptist Church for the March on Washington

AIDS Walk on Washington (Chapter raised and donated over $200 to Whitman Walker Health)

Capital Area Food Bank Mu Lambda (over 30 brothers participated)

Child and Family Services – Toy Drive and Delivery – December 2013.

Served as volunteers for Frederick Douglass 196th Birthday Celebration

Clean The Block (over 60 attendees, cleaned general area of our neighborhood, gave away book bags and school supplies as well as food) – August 2013

Provided a cookout for the neighbors surrounding the Mu Lambda Community House – August 2013

Conducted a Black History Program at Rosedale Public Library in NE DC- February 2013

Mu Lambda partnered to present a symposium on improving your FICO score. – April 2014

Notable Highlights In 2013/2014

Mu Lambda increased its membership from 203 (fraternal year 2012/2013) to 207. It retained 60 percent of the 2011 initiates, and reclaimed 12 brothers.

Mu Lambda won the AARP Black Male Fitness Challenge, with a prize of $2500

Mu Lambda celebrated 90 years of chartering on October 1, 2013

Mu Lambda performed community service in all four quadrants of DC (NE,NW,SE and SW)

On February 6, 2014, Mu Lambda distribute4d over 100 certificates to brothers celebrating 20, 50,55, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80 years in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Mu Lambda has two brothers on the MAAC staff, four brothers on the Eastern Region Staff, and two brothers on the General President’s staff

Mu Lambda had 85 brothers in attendance at the MAAC Founders’ Day Breakfast

Mu Lambda has supported events of every Alumni Chapter in Maryland (Anne Arundel, Charles, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties), and DC as well as the college chapter events in DC.

Mu Lambda established a committee to address the concerns of the senior brothers in the chapter. It also established a committee to address the concerns of the younger brothers in the chapter

Mu Lambda performed six Omega Services for brothers who were not affiliated with Mu Lambda

Mu Lambda brothers are leading in their fields

Mu Lambda has paid all assessments. It has also registered its delegate strength at the District Conference and Regional Convention

Established the Beta Advisory Group to give more support to our college brothers

Placed an ad in the MAAC souvenir journal

Placed an ad in the Eastern Region souvenir journal

Mu Lambda completed a clean internal audit of its financial records

Mu Lambda is proposing a Retire Your Debt Symposium (to raise $1, 000,000) with Harry Johnson, DC City Leaders, and local business leaders – April 2014

Social and Reclamation Events In 2013/2014

Founded the Mu Lambda Pharaoh’s step team to focus on reclamation of brothers through stepping. The team has performed for Step Afrika in September 2013, and the Nu Beta sponsored “ Step your Game Up” charity step show held at George Washington University on February 1, 2014

90th Chartering Day Anniversary over 100 attendees – October 2013

Black Ice Founders Day party over 200 attendees – October 2013

Super Bowl Party over 180 attendees (Including past General President Darryl Matthews) – February 2013

Men Who Cook over 250 attendees (Partnership with Xi Zeta Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority) – March 2013

Annual Crab Feast with over 200 attendees

Annual Golf Tournament

Mu Lambda Night at the Theatre – where brothers and guests went to see The Tallest Tree in the Forest

Mu Lambda brothers worshipped three time during the fraternal year (Alfred Street Baptist Church (2013), Metropolitan AME Church (February 2014), and Shiloh Baptist Church (February 2014))

Mu Lambda’s Black and Gold Charity Ball – April 2014

Mu Lambda has ascended to the third largest chapter in Alpha

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Dean of Henry Arthur Callis Academy Brother Lawrence M. Clark Bro. Lawrence M. Clark is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Maryland College Park’s Center for Mathematics Education. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Hampton University, and M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees from Emory University. Prior to joining the Maryland faculty, Dr. Clark was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics at the University of Michigan. While at the University of Michigan, Dr. Clark was a member of the research team for BIFOCAL, a professional development project designed to enhance middle grades teachers’ capacity to select and facilitate cognitively demanding mathematics tasks. Prior to his appointment at the University of Michigan, Dr. Clark served as the National Director of Mathematics for Project GRAD USA, a national school reform initiative in several urban school districts. Dr. Clark is currently Principal Investigator of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded University of Maryland Noyce Math Scholars Program and co-Principal Investigator of the University of Maryland Noyce Science Scholars Program. Dr. Clark is also currently a Research and Development Fellow for the NSF-funded TheMAT project. Dr. Clark has experience as a mathematics teacher in the U.S. and Ethiopia. Dr. Clark’s research interests focus primarily on examining and exploring influences on teachers’ mathematics instructional practice in schools with a history of low achievement. In service to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Brother Clark is committed to developing and managing programs focused on increasing students’ success in school, high school completion, college admission, and college completion.

Assistant Dean of Henry Arthur Callis Academy Brother Arthur L. Fields The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think Critically. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of education.--Bro. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bro. Arthur L. Fields currently holds a PhD from Capella University, a Masters of Social Work degree from Howard University, and is currently enrolled as a full-time student in Georgetown University Executive Masters in Leadership program. As an educator, he takes tremendous pride in opportunities in his professional and personal life to shape and mold young minds through guidance and mentorship. As Deputy Chief of the Office of Youth Engagement with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), he is charged with ensuring that students are treated equitably, as well as providing common sense, real world solutions to ensure the school environment is conducive to inspiring interest in learning amongst often disenfranchised and troubled youth. As Director of Education for Mu Lambda Chapter and Assistant Dean of the Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Dr. Fields has helped to create and develop a program that is not only working to ensure that young African-American males are getting accepted into higher academia, but that they graduate within four years. These fraternal and work responsibilities afford him the opportunity to consistently use his academic background and expertise to work closely with young adults and utilize a wealth of experience to support student development and growth from an academic and personal standpoint. As a native of New York, and long-term resident of Washington, D.C. he is primarily inspired by supporting students in overcoming socioeconomic challenges confronted and endured daily by residents of inner-city communities and urban metropolitan areas. In understanding the negative social factors and influences that permeate many urban communities, he has embraced a role in providing youth empowerment and upliftment through engaging adolescents and young adults on issues of financial literacy, social & civic responsibility, and personal conduct for youth development. These efforts are propelled from a conviction in a personal responsibility to leverage his position of leadership to support advocacy for troubled and disenfranchised youth in attaining higher education and subscribing to values of integrity, discipline and hard work to reach individual goals. 16

Henry Arthur Callis Academy The Mu Lambda Foundation HAC Academy originated from the Mu Lambda Foundation Beautillion Program. After close to 20 years of successfully hosting the Beautillion Program, the Mu Lambda Foundation took the lessons learned and established the Henry Arthur Callis Academy. Since its inception in 1995, the Mu Lambda Foundation Beautillion Program has provided weekend workshops, social experiences, mentoring, and scholarships to the more than 190 young men. One hundred percent of the participants graduated high school and over ninety percent attended college. The Beautillion Program was conceived as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;rites of passageâ&#x20AC;? experience where young men learn critical information as they move from adolescence to manhood. In 2013/14, the HAC Academy started with 11 high school seniors. For six months, the Scholars engaged in courses and structured activities that increased their capacity to be successful during their first year of college. Academy courses and activities were designed to improve the Scholars organization and study skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability, presentation and pubic speaking skills, and capacity to manage college life. The 2013/14 HAC Academy components included: 1) Core Courses 2) Additional Courses 3) College Visit 4) Mentoring 5) Job Shadowing 6) Participation in Project Alpha* *Project Alpha is a national program of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

A focus and emphasis on critical thinking, decision-making, and communication (both written and verbal) are throughout all components of the HAC Academy. In 2014/2015, we will be adding high school juniors to the academy. In the summer of 2015, the Henry Arthur Callis Academy will a summer enrichment camp for eighth and ninth graders focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Bro. Lawrence Clark, Academy Dean, discusses goals of the Academy and expectations and responsibilities of Academy Scholars.

Core Courses HAC Scholars completed a six-month curriculum that focused on research-based information and strategies. The curriculum was designed to support HAC Scholars in their senior year and successfully transition them into their first year of college.

Pictured above: Bro. Arthur Fields, Director of Education and Assistant Academy Dean, leads a group discussion on collegereadiness during an early Academy session.

Organization and Study Skills Scholars engaged in activities that examined and improved their organization and study skills. Scholars were exposed to what organization and study skills will be demanded of them in college and developed a Personal Organization and Study Skills Improvement Plan that supported their efforts to successfully complete their freshman year (and beyond).

Pictured above: Bro. Michael Gallion facilitates a discussion in the Organization and Study Skills course.

Finding Your Focus - The College Major Personal interests and goals were examined and discussed for the purposes of choosing the best major. Their intended college majors were examined from multiple perspectives such as: 1) 2) 3)

personal interest forecasts for demand of college graduates with their desired major undergraduate majors that will best prepare them for professional or graduate schools (medical, law, dental, and other graduate programs).

Discussions were facilitated highlighting the contemporary and future value of majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

University alumni association representatives provided scholars information. Pictured: Calvin Ruffin of the Hampton University Alumni Association.

Financing College A focus on a deeper understanding of financing college and making sound financial decisions were presented to both Scholars and parents. Upon completion of this course, our scholars examined their top college choices and had a prepared plan that described the financial resources they will draw on to manage college expenses.

Pictured above: Scholars and parents engaged in college selection and financing discussions.

Presentation and Public Speaking This course provided instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis was on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students are able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches with appropriate audiovisual support.

Pictured above: Scholars met at Howard University for Presentation and Public Speaking course, facilitated by Bro. Antwan Lofton and Bro. Isaac Thweat. Scholars also learned to properly tie their bowties in preparation for their presentations.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving This course covered common missteps that people often make in everyday reasoning. It was designed to enable our Scholars to better recognize these common missteps and to avoid making them. The course also involves class group work that helped develop skills in evaluating and making viable, logical solutions or arguments.

Pictured above: Scholars engaged in a critical thinking activity led by Bro. Villareal Johnson.

Additional Courses HAC Scholars completed activities and discussions related to additional topics, including: · · · · · ·

Health & Nutrition for the Black Male Men’s’ Style (appropriate dress and grooming) Conflict Resolution & Stress Management Productivity Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Money Management College Life 101 (Social and academic do’s and don’ts)

Pictured above: Bro. David Banks facilitates a discussion about healthy eating during the Health and Nutrition course.

College Visit HAC Scholars visited the University of Maryland and met with African American male college students to share experiences. Scholars shadowed college students throughout the day and sat in on college classes. The day culminated with a debriefing and reflection session.

Pictured above: Scholars engaged in discussions and show AfricanAmerican male college students at the University of Maryland.

Job Shadowing Each HAC Scholar was paired with a member of the Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and shadowed them at their place of employment. Scholars and fraternity brothers were paired based on Scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests and professional aspirations.

Pictured above: Scholar Rodrick Murray job shadowing at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) with Bro. Kevin Dixon (L) and AGU Director of Science, Billy Williams (R).

Project Alpha HAC Scholars engaged in activities with a group of younger African American males (ages 12 to 15) for the purposes of learning about personal responsibility, sexual health, teen pregnancy, and the importance of developing and maintaining high levels of self-esteem and self-worth. Project Alpha is a national program of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Henry Arthur Callis Scholar

Damon Kyree Bailey Parents/Guardian: Damon Inniss and Nicole Bailey High School: Laurel High School Extracurricular Activities:

· 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · 2014 Feed DC Initiative Volunteer · 2014 City Year Martin Luther King Day Volunteer · Laurel High School Varsity Football Team Member Future College/University: · Stevenson University Intended Major: · Health, Wellness and Fitness Promotion Career Goal: Damon is interested in pursuing a career in health, wellness, and fitness promotion. Reflection on Academy: “The Academy activities have helped me a lot. The interactions with instructors and mentors have definitely built my confidence.” 29

Henry Arthur Callis Scholar

Brandon Boodie Parent(s)/Guardian: Melford and Leza Boodie High School: Laurel High School

Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · National Art Society Member · Laurel High School Football Team Member · Laurel High School Basketball Team Member

H e a d S h o t W i l l

Future College/University: Montgomery College and University of Maryland Intended Major: Aeronautical Engineering Career Goal: Brandon plans to pursue a career in aviation engineering. Reflection on Academy: “In the Academy, I learned to establish goals to work towards, be organized with my work, be proactive, plan ahead, prioritize, and be flexible.”

G o H e r e

Henry Arthur Callis Scholar

John Boyd

Parent(s/Guardian: Rhonda Boyd High School: DeMatha Catholic High School Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.-Mu Lambda Chapter · 2014 Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Competition · 2013 Eagle Scout, Boy Scout Troop 1657 · 2013, 2011Magna Cum Laude, National Latin Examination · 2012 Second Place Winner, Dematha Catholic H.S. Annual Science Expo · 2014-2010 Member, Dematha Catholic High School Football · 2014-2011 Member, First Baptist Church of Glenarden’s Gideon’s Army · 2014-2002 Member, Tots & Teen, Prince George’s Chapter Future College/University: Has been accepted into Sacred Heart University, Delaware Valley College, West Virginia University, Seton Hill University, Old Dominion University, and Bethany College Intended Major: Sports Management Career Goal: John plans to pursue a career as a sports agent. Reflection on Academy: “It was a great Academy. I feel the activities involving public speaking and time management have helped me to become more organized and prepared for college.” 31

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Gary Gross

Parent(s/Guardian: Gary Gross High School: Frederick Douglass High School Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · Varsity Football Team Member Future College/University: Nassau Community College Intended Major: Kinesiology Career Goal: Gary intends to pursue a career in physical therapy and personal training. Reflection on Academy: “The Financing College course helped me understand and try to find ways to get money for college.”

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Malik Julini Harvin Parent(s/Guardian: Levi & Charlene Harvin High School: Laurel High School

Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · Laurel High School Track & Field Team Member · Laurel High School Performing Arts Stage Hand · Prince George County Special Olympics Volunteer · Laurel High School Varsity Football Team Member Future College/University: Bowie State University Intended Major: Biology Career Goal: Malik intends to pursue a career in either physical therapy or in the natural sciences. Reflection on Academy: “In the Conflict Management sessions I learned that you have to have a steady head (keep your cool), talk your problems out, and get help if you need it.” 33

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Nicholas Heyward

Parents/Guardian: Dr. Joyce-Bowling Heyward & Mr. Charles Heyward High School: DeMatha Catholic High School Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · Boy Scouts Troop 1657, rank Life Scout · First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Audio/Visual Ministry · DeMatha Catholic High School Cross Country Team Member · Snowboarding Enthusiast · Producer/DJ Future College/University: Berkelee College of Music or University of Maryland Baltimore County Intended Major: Music administration/music technology Career Goal: Nicholas is interested in pursuing a career in production and management in the music industry. Reflection on Academy: “I am very impressed with the Academy. The activities are helping me become more comfortable with the transition because I am more knowledgeable. The activities are helping because they help me to stay focused on why I’m going to college and how to be successful while I’m there.”

Henry Arthur Callis Scholar

Aswan Mangrum

Parent(s/Guardian: Willard & Monique Mangrum High School: St. Vincent Pallotti High School Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · Varsity Basketball, Baseball, and Football Team Member · School Leadership Team Member · Mentor and Referee for Cheverly youth programs Future College/University: University of Maryland Eastern Shore Intended Major: Business; Automotive Design Engineering Career Goal: Aswan intends to pursue owning his own automobile design business. Reflection on Academy: “I learned that colleges love it when you are involved in the community. Also, I learned that you should apply for as many scholarships and grants as possible.” 35

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Rodrick Murray II Parent(s)/Guardian: Rodrick & Jenise Murray Jamell & Crystal Thrower High School: St. Albans School

Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · Youth for Conservation Volunteer · Varsity Football Team Member · Varsity Track Team Member · Varsity Wrestling Team Member Future College/University: Birmingham-Southern College Intended Major: Environmental Science Career Goal: Rodrick intends to work in wildlife conservation and is committed to saving the natural habitats in which animals live. Reflection on Academy: “The Academy is a great resource for college life in general. The conflict resolution and planning classes have helped me understand how to work through my issues whether they are people issues or scheduling conflicts.”

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Douglas U. Smith, III Parent(s/Guardian: Douglas & Bridgett Smith

High School: DeMatha Catholic High School Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · Boys Scouts of America, Troop 1657, First Baptist Church of Glenarden · Gideon’s Army, First Baptist Church of Glenarden · Mount Oak Sports High School Basketball Team Member · Prime-Time AAU Basketball 17U Team Member · First Baptist Church of Glenarden 9th Grade Team Coach Future College/University: Morehouse College Intended Major: Business, Engineering, or Psychology Career Goal: Douglas intends to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. Reflection on Academy: “On the college visit I observed a very nice campus. I saw a lot of different types of people. I learned what a college class is like and how the typical day of a college student goes.”

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Micah Street

Parent(s/Guardian: Armeana & Timothy Street High School: Home schooled Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · Basketball Team Member · Debate Team Member · Piano Future College/University: Temple University Intended Major: Finance Career Goal: Micah intends to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. Reflection on Academy: “The Academy has encouraged me to finish college, prioritize, and prepare to be independent.”

Henry Arthur Callis Scholar

Alexander Scott Walters Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Shanita L. Wilkins High School: Southern High School, Harwood, Md. Extracurricular Activities: · 2014 Scholar, Henry Arthur Callis Academy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Lambda Chapter · Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutor · Southern High School Varsity Basketball Team Member · Superintendent's Teen Advisory Council · Executive Council Member, Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Council (Board of Education · University of Maryland, Young Scholars Program Future College/University: Morehouse College or Florida Gulf Coast University Intended Major: Business Career Goal: Alex is interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing management. Reflection on Academy: “The Academy has exposed me to new things such as how to dress for success as well as exposing me to career ideas. I have matured since I enrolled in the Academy through the activities and information I have been exposed to.”

Gala Photos 40

An Evening of Musical Entertainment with:

The Wildflower Band 41

Ad Sponsors 58

Patrons 66

2014 Patronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List Mr. & Mrs. Wiley Bowling Mr. & Mrs. Gareth Diedrick Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Favors Ms. Joyce Felder Robert & Debra Flowers Ms. Pat Henley Gordon Ms. Carolyn Hainsworth Joyce Bowling-Heyward Ms. Isabelle Mack John & Lannie Morehead Bro. Rudolph Scipio Mrs. Alice R. Scipio 67

2014 Henry Arthur Callis Academy Journal Committee

Bro. Garrett Miller ………..……Committee Chair Bro. Keith Hinnant ....Marketing & Production Bro. Eddie Neal…………..….Henry Arthur Callis Academy Chair 68