Crescent On The Yard: Summer 2019 Edition

SUMMER 2019

READY FOR THE WORLD Graduating Class of 2019

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  Messages from the International President and International 2nd Vice President

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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

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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

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                                                                                                        

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                                                           

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                                                                                            

                                     

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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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 

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             

                     

   

   

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 

 

 

 

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10 The Crescent: On The Yard

               

 

    

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  



  

  

  

  

   

      

  

  

  

 

       

       

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  

       

  



     

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 

 

   

   

   

    

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GAMMA UPSI

CHARTERS AT OREGO

14 The Crescent: On The Yard

LON GAMMA

ON STATE UNIVESITY

Summer 2019 15

             

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Summer 2019 17

COLLEGIANS

MATTER ALUMNI CHAPTERS SHOW PROOF THAT COLLEGIATE BROTHERS’ FUTURE ARE A MATTER OF PRIORITY

18 The Crescent: On The Yard

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                                    

                                   

             

 

                  

          

 

      

                           

  

       

        

                                            

        

    

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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

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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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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

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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