C/O 2020 Spring Commencement Booklet

“Jackson Fair”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T.D. Pawley Arranged by F. D. Hall Led by Jabarrie Evans, Junior Music Education Major University Symphonic Band (Audience stands) Jackson Fair, Jackson Dear Thee I love, my dear old college home Thee I love wherever I may roam Jackson Fair, Jackson Dear.

Jackson Fair, Jackson Dear Thee I love thy colors rich and bright Thee I love, the blue and the white Jackson Fair, Jackson Dear.

Refrain Hail, hail to thee, yes, hail to thee; Hail to the college of my heart, Hail, hail to thee, yes, hail to thee; Hail, to the college of my heart. *Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “God Be With You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Tomer Led by Jabarrie Evans, Junior Music Education Major Mr. Jerry Smith, Department of Music Staff Accompanist (Audience remains standing) God be with you till we meet again;

By His counsel guide, uphold you.

With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again!

God be with you till we meet again; Keep love’s banner floating o’er you; Smite death’s threat’ning wave before you; God be with you till we meet again!

Refrain Till we meet, till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus’ feet, Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again! Amen (Audience remains standing) *Following the custom initiated by President Luther G. Barrett, the hymn “God Be With You” has been sung at all Jackson State University Commencements since 1911.

Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kevin Kosh Wesley Foundation Awarding of Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. President, Jackson State University Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Coronation March From the Prophet”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giacomo Meyerbeer Arranged by D. Eymann The University Symphonic Band (Audience remains seated) jackson state university | 13