SUMMER 2019
READY FOR THE WORLD Graduating Class of 2019
Contents
Messages from the International President and International 2nd Vice President
Phi Beta Sigma’s annual legislative gathering lobbies for gun control and host 14 collegians for the Walter W. Mitchell Collegiate Leadership & Policy Training Institute
Nu Sigma Sigma Chapter and Sigma Sigma Sigma Chapter show proof that collegians’ future does matter to alumni chapters
A Pictorial Gallery of Sigma Graduates of 2019
Gamma Upsilon Gamma Chapter charters at Oregon State University
ON THE COVER Bro. Andre Lopes, Spring 2015 initiate of Beta Epsilon Chapter and 2019 Graduate
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
EDITORIAL OFFICE
Steve E. Ballard
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 145 Kennedy Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-5294 (202) 726-5434 www.phibetasigma1914.org
thecrescent@phibetasigma1914.org
EDITORIAL STAFF ABOVE PHOTO Bro. Christopher Marshall, Spring 2016 initiate of Gamma Xi Gamma Chapter and 2019 Graduate
Dr. Kent Poindexter
LAYOUT & DESIGN Steve E. Ballard
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Assemble in the Nation’s Capital to Voice Support for Stronger Gun Control Legislation FOURTEEN COLLEGIANS SELECTED FOR 4-DAY TRAINING INSTITUTE
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GAMMA UPSI
CHARTERS AT OREGO
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LON GAMMA
ON STATE UNIVESITY
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COLLEGIANS
MATTER ALUMNI CHAPTERS SHOW PROOF THAT COLLEGIATE BROTHERS’ FUTURE ARE A MATTER OF PRIORITY
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READY FOR THE WORLD Graduating Class of 2019
YURIK BETHUNE Gamma Epsilon Chapter Alabama A & M University
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EACH YEAR THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS PROUDLY STROLL ACROSS STAGES AND PLATFORMS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AROUND THE WORLD TO RECEIVE OF ONE OF THE MOST CHERISHED AND HARD-EARNED DOCUMENTS THEY’LL EVER RECEIVE IN A LIFETIME – THEIR COLLEGE ACADEMIC DEGREES. PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY IS PROUD TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE CONSCIOUS MEN OF SIGMA WHO’VE ACHIEVED THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS OF A BACCALAUREATE, MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE. ON THE FOLLOWING ARE SIGMA MEN WHO DESIRED TO SHARE THEIR SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT WITH THE ENTIRE BROTHERHOOD. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019
THE MASTERS
JEFFERY W. BREWINGTON Beta Chi Sigma Chapter Arkansas State University Sports Administration
Brian Dewberry Lambda Pi Chapter University of Central Oklahoma Health Promotion
Latrell Floyd Eta Alpha Sigma Chapter Eastern Kentucky University Public Administration
Alexander Gatewood Alpha Beta Chapter Spring 2014 Initiate
Michael A. Hermes Webster University Human Resource Management
Nicholas Herring Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter Xavier University of Louisiana Special Education
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THE MASTERS
Eric L. Mitchner Henderson State University
Ehizele Osehobo Gamma Psi Sigma Chapter Duke University Neurology
Darrell Allen Epsilon Delta Sigma Chapter Fresno State University
Maurice Conner Theta Gamma Sigma Chapter American College of Education
Devin Stevenson Epsilon Nu Sigma Chapter Morgan State University Social Work
Jarrett Davis Theta Gamma Sigma Chapter University of San Francisco
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THE MASTERS
MICHAH MILLS Lambda Kappa Sigma Chapter University of Arizona
THE DOCTORS
Jimmy C. Herring, Jr. Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter Southern University Law Center-Baton Rouge Juris Doctorate of Law
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Alonte Holliday Epsilon Gamma Chapter Northern Illinois University Juris Doctorate of Law
Dr. C. Stone Theta Sigma Chapter St. John Fisher College Education in Executive Leadership
THE BACHELORS
Afolabi Adeoti Lambda Iota Chapter San Diego State University
Jordan Hatten
Dondie Franklin
Rosean Brown
John Alvin, III Gamma Rho Eta Chapter McKendree University
Bryon Amerson Mu Lambda Chapter San Jose State University
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THE BACHELORS
Devon Atkins Rho Zeta Chapter Radford University
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Trevis Belle Florida International University
Eric C. Brown Beta Kappa Chapter Tuskegee University Mechanical Engineering
Sedaka Brown Kappa Delta Sigma Chapter University of Southern California Jerry Burks Sigma Zeta Sigma Chapter Ashford University
Dejan Belle South Carolina State University Mechanical Engineering Technology Julian Buchanan Lambda Iota Chapter San Diego State University
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THE BACHELORS Christopher L. Butler, III Xi Kappa Chapter University of Houston-Downtown Interdisciplinary Studies
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Jeremy Carter Xi Chapter Grambling State University Criminal Justice
Christopher Eckford Zeta Chi Sigma Chapter Washington Adventist University Organizational Management
Eddie Chappell Lambda Xi Chapter Arizona State University
Tyler Cowan Lambda Xi Chapter Arizona State University
Givon Conner University of North Texas
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THE BACHELORS
Jeffrey Ferdinand Alpha Beta Iota Chapter Florida Atlantic University Biology
Malcolm Henry Alpha Chapter Howard University
Chris Edomwande Gamma Pi Gamma Chapter Lake Forest College Biology
Tye Howze Florida International University
Tajaro Hudson Iota Pi Chapter University of Central Arkansas Communications
Jonathan D. Lyte Pi Zeta Chapter University of Nevada-Las Vegas Political Science
Andre Lopes Beta Epsilon Chapter Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Jayvier R. King Gamma Upsilon Chapter Delaware State University
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THE BACHELORS
Christopher Marshall Gamma Xi Gamma Chapter University of North Texas at Dallas Business Administration
Shane Mansfield Rho Zeta Chapter Radford University
Terrance Mitchell Gamma Omicron Chapter Cheyney University Recreation & Leisure Management
Clexton Middleton Selma University
Zakariyah Noor Gamma Mu Gamma Chapter Lindenwood University Criminal Justice & Sociology
Trenton J. Miller Alpha Beta Mu Chapter Wright State University Marketing
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Oluwatomisin Osinfolarian Lambda Iota Chapter San Diego State University
Rotimi Olu Nu Beta Chapter Georgia Institute of Technology
Nicholas Randolph Lambda Iota Chapter San Diego State University
Godson Raheem Epsilon Xi Chapter University of Illinois at Champaign Psychology & Communication Reshawn Redmond Epsilon Psi Sigma Chapter Fresno State University
Nelson Raphael Nu Beta Chapter Georgia Institute of Technology
THE BACHELORS
Michael G. Thomas Beta Chi Sigma Chapter Limestone College Liberal Studies
Jermey Robinson Psi Chapter Clark Atlanta University
Darin J. Sills Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter University of Indianapolis Graphic Design & Communication
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Ahmad Tucker Alpha Beta Chapter JacksonOn StateThe University Crescent: Yard Computer Engineering
Jeremiah T. Tucker University of Wisconson-Whitewater
Marvette Williams, Jr. Zeta Iota Chapter Northwestern State University Criminal Justice
Jabriel White Mu Lambda Chapter San Jose State University
Thomas Charles Wilson Nu Beta Chapter Georgia Institute of Technology
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JULY 9 - 14, 2019