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The Program Dr. Patrena Benton
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Presiding
Prelude
“Know Your Place”
Hymn of Celebration
Platinum Jazz “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (first verse)
The Invocation
The Rev. April Rhinehardt
University Chaplain
The Welcome
Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy
President, Shaw University
The Occasion and Recognition of Special Guests
Dr. Benton
Scholastic Achievement Awards President’s List Dean’s List The Gold Pin The Silver Pin The Bronze Pin The Honor Pin Outstanding Students by Major
Dr. Paulette Dillard
Dr. James McCallum Dr. Evingerlean Hudson
Outstanding First Year Student Award
Student Academic Honors Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges — SUDS
Dr. David Forbes
Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society Professor Patricia Nwosu & Dr. Lillian Cummings Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society Dr. Lillian Cummings Phi Alpha Honor Society Dr. Monique Holsey-Hyman Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success Mrs. Nikesha Rollack Honors College Dr. Kim Leathers Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team Dr. Kim Leathers
Video Presentation The Presentation of Scholarships
“What Does it Mean to be a Shaw Bear?” Dr. McCallum and Dr. Forbes
Endowed Scholarships Richard Brown '77 Memorial Scholarship Shaw University National Alumni Association Scholarships Raleigh-Wake Chapter, Shaw University National Alumni Association Scholarships United Negro College Fund Scholarship Recipients The Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship The Dereck Whittenburg Foundation Scholarship Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation Scholarship Xerox Scholarship
Closing Remarks and Announcements
Dr. Benton
The Alma Mater The Benediction
Rev. Rhinehardt
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The President's List Congratulations to these full-time students with a cumulative GPA of 4.00, Fall 2015. Daniel AC Carlette Atkinson Taylor Brown John Brown Jacqueline Bunch Ashley Clement Angela Cline Jess Cowman Lamisa Dumas Mark Gibson Shayanna Hicks
Treena Jackson Dante' Lowe-Rogers Kimberly Lucas KlinTisha Martin Christopher McCormick, Jr. Kenneth Moore Marvin Morris Kelly-Anne Murphy Christine Ngeve Samuel Nyandwaro Shanise Palmer Lexis Perry
Kayla Prince Nica Rawley Tracy Ross Javier Saez Gatico Emmanuel Scott Asia Silver Tomicka Stanley Jessica Terrell Kimberly Williams Georgia Williamson Gwendolyn Wise-Blackman
The Gold Pin is awarded to full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 to 4.00, Fall 2015. Full-time students recognized today with a cumulative GPA of 3.0-4.0, Fall 2015, are hereby acknowledged as students on the Dean’s List.
Daniel AC Lenora Allen Christopher Artis Carlette Atkinson Carolyn Bell Diamond Bonaparte Taylor Brown John Brown Jacqueline Bunch Lanika Clark Ashley Clement Angela Cline Jess Cowman Gabriel Crudup Debra Daniels-Smith Shanita Davis Mervin Davis Deneda Daye Lamisa Dumas Carrie-Lee Farnham Kimberly Gamble Mark Gibson Dawn Glaspie Mauricio Gonzalez Danielle Hankinson Renwycke Harris Candra Harris Sharon Hayes Yvonne Head Shayanna Hicks
Teresa Horne Kaula Jacks Treena Jackson Kimani Jiggetts Carol Jones-Wilson Marilyne Kamegne Justice Lang Dante' Lowe-Rogers Kimberly Lucas Chanel Martin Klintisha Martin Christopher McCormick, Jr. Nikima McCrimmon Juan Moody Kenneth Moore Marvin Morris Kelly-Anne Murphy Christine Ngeve Joe Nguyen Samuel Nyandwaro Shontonia Owens Shanise Palmer Trina Parker Keyona Patterson Brenda Peace-Jenkins Sherrie Peacock Elisa Penn Lexis Perry Kayla Prince Nica Rawley
Phoebe Roberts Tracy Ross Jerry Rudd Javier Saez Gatico Hermia Sands Esmelda Santos Emmanuel Scott Edith Serrano Asia Silver Marilyn Solomon Vicki Spears Heather Sroka Tomicka Stanley Christina Stewart Jessica Terrell Sandra Tillman Bach Tran Branisha Tripp Malik Turner Brulicia Venable Jonitta Wallace LaShawn Whitaker Kimberly Williams Cotina Williams Georgia Williamson Alexa Winston Gwendolyn Wise-Blackman Amirah Wright
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The Silver Pin is awarded to full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74, Fall 2015. Full-time students recognized today with a cumulative GPA of 3.0-4.0, Fall 2015, are hereby acknowledged as students on the Dean’s List.
Simbiat Aleem Tabatha Anderson Nia-Taijah Austin Mackenzi Badger Brandon Baksh Omolola Balogun Courtney Berry Camille Bonacasta William Booth Ulanda Brooks Tamiah Bryant Dwight Campbell Spencer Chisholm Diego Choque Christopher Chunn Sonjia Colson Courtnie Cook Jasmine Cromartie Shanice Currie Gladys Darden Rhonda Dashiell
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Sharon Dixon Joshua Edwards Brianna Fontenette Elisha Godbout Ravon Grant Jasmine Hammond Jaelyn Harris Shaniece Hartsfield Sidney Kazmierczak Kea Kelly Joyce Kreibick Deja Lowe Danette Majette Guido Margiotta Briona May Gary McManus IV James Mcravion Shanekia Merritt Robert Morris Laura Olesco Christian Phipps
Steven Quimby Natavia Ray Mariely Reynoso Marisa Richardson LaTonya Ridges Ana Ruzir LeAndre Scott Marchelle Smith Kaleeuh Steele Sandra Stevenson Sharon Stokes Bianca Torrence Elmo Vance Briana Washington Dwyne Watkins Na'eem Wilkins Dynia Wilkins Destinee Williams Patricia Williams Gregory Yon
The Bronze Pin is awarded to full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 to 3.49, Fall 2015. Full-time students recognized today with a cumulative GPA of 3.0-4.0, Fall 2015, are hereby acknowledged as students on the Dean’s List.
Merideth Alexander Shanice Anderson Alexis Andrews Tearra Arrington Macualay Baker Renetta Barksdale Charlene Bell Quincy Bethea Quanitra Boomer Alphonso Boone Michael Boyd Candice Brown Acacia Cadogan Ashanti Caldwell Tanetta Caple Constant Carlton Reginald Carter Joe Clark Lakeisha Collins Larry Connor Jamar Cooper Darrell Cozart Kesha Curry Clifton Daye III Alvin Ducre Lorraine Dulin Akem Durand Chandra Durham Margaret Eaddy Tyrell Epps Dorothy Evans
Terrell Flournah Kenneth George Vivian Geter Jasmine Goode Tekeyiah Goodman Marie Goodman Jordan Goodman Ashley Gordon Precious Grimes Chynna Gross Hailli Hanna-Cooke Briana Harper Dateja Hawley Gloria Hayes Dominic Herbin Derrick Herring Belinda Hester Joell Hopkins, Jr. Deshawna Johnson Lawrence Johnson, Jr. Keenan Johnson Darneisha Jones Jeremy Jones Toy Lee Daija Lewis Markita Lewis Tah-Tiana Lux Shionna McCarty Tamara Meadows Blake Middleton Pricilla Morrow
Kelsey Nicholson Quentillia Oliver Naija Parker Kayla Pearson Latasha Peele Frances Perry Meory Perry Nakita Pitre Janai Priester Morghan Robinson Janel Robinson Glenn Rountree, Jr. Desmond Scarborough Courtney Scott Ty'Shonna Sims Shari Smith Benarta Sutton TaJa Tatum Kiana Trice-Hill Latisha Turner Melanie Venable Brianna Washington Kalile Waters Michael Weaks Rogerline White Andree Whitsett Jenise Wilkerson Emanuel Williams IV Terrance Williams Lois Williams Rahim Winston, Jr.
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The Honor Pin is awarded to full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 to 3.24, Fall 2015. Full-time students recognized today with a cumulative GPA of 3.0-4.0, Fall 2015, are hereby acknowledged as students on the Dean’s List. Gabrielle Adams Tyrell Adams Olubukunola Adeoti Azaan Ali Toya Anding Cristal Atkinson Khaila Barkley Emmanuel Bass Benjamin Baylor Parrish Billups Au-Zhanae Black Steven Blount Meredith Bolden Germann Bostic Raheem Bramwell Aaliyah Brown Rachel Brown Matthew Brown Jeremy Bullock Douglas Cannady Curtis Carr Marshea Chambers Jaquan Chaplin Jeremy Chasak Maurice Cole II Maurice Connelly Keyona Cooper Ebony Copeland Eddie Corbett Myya Davis Sharon Davis Shannelle Day Devon Dove Breanna Edgerton Mia Eldridge Ronald Elliott II Anthony Epps Jawnte Everette Tashonna Farmer Bryanna Fenner Tadijah Fleming Anthony Flowers Mieasha Freeman Markus Frye
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Sergio Gardner Drawde Graham Roland Green Randy Griffin Myesha Hall Shanika Hargrove Kendall Harmon Marquela Harris Dashawn Harris Courtney Harvin Terranni Hicks Timothy Hinton, Jr. Kacee Holley-Steverson Alexis Hughes-White Camery Hunt Melquan Huntley Limiracle Huntley Cynthia Jackson Akira James Mariam Janneh Shanita Jefferson Lorane Johnson Tanya Johnson Ciara Johnson Jaleel Johnson Morgan Jones Bethany King Shanice King Gi Juan Knight Kayla Lafrades Zahrea Lewis Terrill Lloyd Travis Lock, Jr. Devyn Locke Duane Lytch Jamel Manley Tasia Marsh Tityuna McGill Lossie McLean Shateria McLean Talia Mclean Eboni McLeod Jayme McMillan Charles McNeil
Sterling Mitchell James Moore Alexis Moore Almari Moore Darius Moore Brandon Odum Michelle Olmeda Robert Overby Antonia Parker Jarrett Pealer Frederick Pierce Jameko Pinder Cesar Pinero Carlos Quintero Arthur Reese, Jr. Larry Richardson II Dashawn Ricks Jameaka Robinson Taseanna Robinson Kiana Rogers Briana Sears Tajmirah Slade Tonia Smith Terry Smith Stephany Smith Jessica Smith Miles Spruiell Asia Stevenson Cierra Swindell Cordelia Tate Titanagia Thompson Tamarea Townes Dawn Warren Keivone Warren Darius Washington Tyrone Whitaker Dennis White Venice White LeHia Williams Stuart Williams Jerome Williams Tiara Woodard Aniya Wood-Reynolds Hisaun Yates
Outstanding Student Honorees by Major The following students have been selected by their respective faculty members as those excelling in their respective fields of study, and are both Raleigh Day and CAPE students. Most are graduating seniors.
MAJOR
CONCENTRATION
RECIPIENT
Concentration: Kinesiotherapy
Hailli Hanna- Cooke
ALLIED HEALTH Adapted Physical Education Athletic Training
Kaula Jack
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Angela Cline
Exercise Science
Merideth Alexander
Recreation Management
Jamar Cooper
Recreational Therapy
Shavonchey Brisson
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Administration
Concentration: Accounting
Jameko Pinder
Business Administration
Concentration: Management
Ana Ruzir
Public Administration
Jessica Smith
COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Information Systems
Miranda Cozart
Computer Science
Omolola Balogun
DIVINITY Master of Arts in Christian Education
Carol Wilson Jones
Master of Divinity
Mark Gibson
EDUCATION Birth-Kindergarten Education
Camry Hunt
Early Childhood Education
Chanel Martin
Elementary Education
Morgan Jones
English Education
Dynia Iquan
Master’s Curriculum & Instruction
Lamisa Dumas
LIBERAL STUDIES
Jessie Crowder
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Troy Thomas
NATURAL SCIENCES Biology
Marilyne Kamegne
Chemistry
Jordan Galloway
Mathematics
Tanetta Caple
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Shari Smith
SOCIAL SCIENCES Political Science
LeAndre Scott
Psychology
Denzel Gills
Sociology
Concentration: Criminal Justice
Steven Quimby
Sociology
Marissa Patterson
SOCIAL WORK
Marilyn Solomon
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Concentration: Music
Jasmine Goode
Outstanding First Year Student Award These students have excelled in the classroom and demonstrate good character
Jordan Goodman
Kayla Pearson
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Shaw University’s 2015-2016 United Negro College Fund Scholarship Recipients NAME
FUND NAME
AWARD AMOUNT
Alexis Andrews Brandon Banks
UNCF Marion Kellogg Scholarship UNCF CESA Scholarship
$2,500.00 $2,500.00
Joyce Barnes
UNCF Lowe's CESA Scholarship
$2,500.00
Joyce Barnes
UNCF CESA Scholarship
$800.00
Brandon Bell Tevin Boone
UNCF CESA Scholarship UNCF CESA Scholarship
$2,000.00 $2,500.00
Deborah Bryant Tamiah Bryant
UNCF CESA Scholarship UNCF Doris & John Carpenter
$3,000.00 $4,000.00
Courtnie Cook Michele Douglas
UNCF Solon Summerfield Scholarship UNCF Lowe's CESA Scholarship
$4,500.00 $2,500.00
Victoria Durham Dierde Elliss Anthony Epps
UNCF Legacy Scholarship UNCF CESA Scholarship UNCF Doris & John Carpenter
$1,701.00 $1,342.00 $4,000.00
Jawante Everette LaToya Foster Markus Frye
UNCF Marion Kellogg Scholarship UNCF Lowe's CESA Scholarship UNCF John W. Thomas, M.D. Endowed Scholarship
$1,000.00 $2,500.00 $4,000.00
Kimberly Gamble
UNCF Michael Jackson Scholarship
$3,000.00
Kimberly Gamble
UNCF Bryant Gumbel Scholarship
$4,000.00
Elisha Godbout Ashley Gordon
UNCF Wyeth Aryst/AHP UNCF Lowe's CESA Scholarship
$175.00 $1,195.00
Drawde Graham Bryann Guyton Hanna-Cooke Haillia Gillian Hallmon Gillian Hallmon
UNCF Marion Kellogg Scholarship UNCF Cooper Industries Scholarship UNCF CESA Scholarship UNCF Lowe's CESA Scholarship UNCF Marion Kellogg Scholarship
$2,500.00 $2,500.00 $3,000.00 $2,374.00 $2,500.00
Cynthia Jackson
UNCF Wyeth/AHP
$4,845.00
Georgette Johnson Jamel Manley Tina Mapp
UNCF Michael Jackson Scholarship UNCF Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation Scholarship UNCF Lowe's CESA Scholarship
$3,000.00 $4,000.00 $2,500.00
Angelique Naňes Nakita Pitre
UNCF CESA Scholarship UNCF CESA Scholarship
$3,000.00 $2,000.00
Manderia Pratt Manderia Pratt Steven Quimby LeAndre Scott
UNCF CESA Scholarship UNCF Legacy Scholarship UNCF Doris & John Carpenter UNCF CESA Scholarship
$2,500.00 $2,500.00 $4,000.00 $2,500.00
Galia Sims Kiana Trice-Hill Latisha Turner
UNCF Doris & John Carpenter UNCF CESA Scholarship UNCF Lowe's CESA Scholarship
$2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00
Malik Turner
UNCF Kia Motors America STEM Scholarship
$5,000.00
Chelsea White
UNCF CESA Scholarship
$3,000.00
Na'eem Wilkins
UNCF Marion Kellogg Scholarship
$500.00
Emanuel Williams IV
UNCF Intel Scholarship
$5,000.00 TOTAL AWARDED: $114,432.00
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2015-2016 Endowed Scholarship Recipients Recipients were selected by application and based on criteria specific to each scholarship, such as GPA, classification, and major. All awards are credited to students’ accounts ONLY if students have completed their FASFA and all financial requirements!
James Arnette Scholarship RECIPIENT: Telley Pender-Lucas Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5+ selected by the scholarship committee
Pauline Goodwin Scholarship RECIPIENT: Alexis Andrews Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5+ selected by the scholarship committee
Oscar Bullock Scholarship RECIPIENTS: Treena Jackson and Telley Pender-Lucas Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00 Presented to: a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5+ selected by the scholarship committee
Preston Grantham Scholarship RECIPIENT: Omolola Balogun Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a science major with demonstrated academic performance who exemplifies the ideals of Mr. Grantham
Mary W. Davis Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Jamel Manely Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a student from Pollocksville, NC or North Carolina with a GPA of 2.5+ who demonstrates strong leadership abilities and high standards of moral conduct
William Hearst Scholarship RECIPIENT: Mariam Janneh and Undrell Wilson Amount of Scholarship: $1,500.00 Presented to: a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5+ selected by the scholarship committee
Edward Dolby Scholarship RECIPIENT: Shanelle Day Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5+ selected by the scholarship committee
Doris Hugh Scholarship RECIPIENT: Tekeyiah Goodman Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5+ selected by the scholarship committee
Carolyn Ennis Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Jasmine Hammond Amount of Scholarship: $3,100.00 Presented to: a resident of Johnston County who has a high regard for obtaining education (as evidenced by a GPA of 3.0+) and exhibits leadership, followship, friendship, campus involvement, work ethics and academics
Annie Dew Hurdle Omega Psi Phi Scholarship RECIPIENT: Ahmad Hobbs Amount of Scholarship: $3,000.00 Presented to: a junior student with a 3.0 grade point average who is a member of the Delta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Fayetteville-Cumberland County Shaw University Alumni Association Scholarship RECIPIENT: Devon Dove Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00 Presented to: a junior or senior student , involved in church, community and University activities, preferably from Fayetteville or Cumberland County with a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ Richardson Johnson Fields Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Bria Haskins (incoming freshman) Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3 chosen by the donor John and Hortense Fleming Scholarship RECIPIENT: Maria Lisa Mosher Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a junior or senior with a GPA of 3.5+ selected by the scholarship committee Ford Motor Company Scholarship RECIPIENTS: Tasia Marsh, Christopher McMullens, and DeJon Talley Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a student with a GPA of 3.0+ selected by the scholarship committee
W.W. Hurdle Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Kendall Evans Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: an African American man, preferably majoring in teacher education who shows leadership ability, maintains a GPA or 2.0 or better and is a member of the Delta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Cedric Hughes Jones, Sr. Commitment to Church and Educational Leadership Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Telley Pender-Lucas Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a student with a track record of involvement in the Christian Church, a commitment to educating others, and a 3.0 grade point average Rudolph and Mildred Jones Memorial Scholarship RECIPIENT: Mackenzi Badger Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a full-time student at Shaw University determined to be of good character by the selection committee with a GPA of 3.0+ Thomas and Elnora Kee Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENTS: James Bickems, Raheem Bramwell, Taylor Brown, Keelan Jones, and Dante Lowe-Rogers Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00 Presented to: a student-athlete who has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and who, by precept and example, has exemplified outstanding traits of character and a spirit of loyalty and devotion to the university as a Christian institution of higher education
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2015-2016 Endowed Scholarship Recipients Recipients were selected by application and based on criteria specific to each scholarship, such as GPA, classification, and major. All awards are credited to students’ accounts ONLY if students have completed their FASFA and all financial requirements!
Arthur Landis Scholarship RECIPIENT: Ronald Elliott Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5+ selected by the scholarship committee
Beryl O'Kelly Memorial Scholarship RECIPIENT: Edith Serrano Amount of Scholarship: $3,000.00 Presented to: a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5+ selected by the scholarship committee
John H. Lucas Scholarship RECIPIENT: Kaula Jacks Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a student with highest GPA actively involved in the organized athletic and physical education departments recognized by CIAA
Bettie Esther Parham Scholarship Award RECIPIENT: Treena Jackson Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00 Presented to: a deserving student selected by the scholarship committee
Lumbar River Baptist Association Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Alexis Andrews Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a junior or senior student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, is involved in church, community, and University activities, student has financial need, preferably from Robinson, Bladen, or Columbus County, and scholarship recipient is expected to attend the Lumber River Baptist Association Shaw Day John and Christy Mack Scholarship Amount of Scholarship: $5,500.00: RECIPIENTS: Nia-Taijah Austin, Shanice Anderson, Christopher Artis, Macualay Baker, Brandon Baksh, Omolola Balogun, Diamond Bonaparte, Tamiah Bryant, Charlene Bell, Acacia Cadogan, Tanetta Caple, Lakeisha Collins, Sonjia Colson, Christian Davis, Myya Davis, Delmar Dial, Akem Durand, Margaret Eaddy, Joshua Edwards, Anthony Flowers, LaToya Foster, Kimberly Gamble, Elisha Godbout, Precious Grimes, Jasmine Hammond, Renwycke Harris, Dashawn Harris, Teresa Horne, Kaula Jacks, Shanita Jefferson, Deshawna Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, Jr., Georgette Johnson, Darneisha Jones, Ashley Jordan, Sidney Kazmierczak, Justice Lang, Devyn Locke, Chanel Martin, Briona May, Lionel Morgan, Maria Mosher, Nakita Pitre, Steven Quimby, Janel Robinson, LeAndre Scott, Jessica Smith, Kiana Trice-Hill, Jenise Wilkerson, Dynia Wilkins, Emanuel Williams IV Amount of Scholarship: $2,750.00: RECIPIENTS: Brandon Bell, Gladys Darden, Jordan Galloway, Marie Goodman, Shayanna Hicks, and Kelsey Nicholson Presented to: sophomore, junior or seniors students with a 3.20+ gpa who are U.S. citizens or an eligible non-citizen and have a financial need North Jersey Alumni Chapter Scholarship RECIPIENT: Frances Perry Amount of Scholarship: $500 Presented to: a student from New Jersey who has a GPA of 2.5+ and has completed at least 24 hours North Star Scholarship RECIPIENT: Vicki Spears Amount of Scholarship: $4,000.00 Presented to: a deserving student selected by the scholarship committee Jeremiah and Annette O’Keefe Scholarship Fund RECIPIENT: Marilyne Kamegne Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00 Presented to: a junior or senior biology, chemistry or environmental science major with a GPA of 3.5+
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William Pretty Scholarship RECIPIENT: Shaikh Alamin-Khashoggi and Lorraine Dulin Amount of Scholarship: $4,515.00 Presented to: a full-time business major with a “B” or better average who is a North Carolina native and a good citizen on campus Science and Math Scholarship RECIPIENT: LaQuanda Berry and Aynell Jackson Amount of Scholarship: $2,000.00 Presented to: a full-time student majoring in a STEM field with a GPA of 3.0+ selected by the scholarship committee Quincy and Constance Scott Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Ezra Ruffin Amount of Scholarship: $1,730.00 Presented to: a student involved in the campus ministry Edna W. Shack Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Gillian Hallmon Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a student from Pollocksville, NC or North Carolina with a GPA of 2.5+ who demonstrates strong leadership abilities and high standards of moral conduct Talbert O. and Marlene W. Shaw Scholarship RECIPIENT: Ashley Gordon Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00 Presented to: a junior with a GPA of 3.0 + who demonstrates excellence in ethical conduct and leadership on campus Ethel C.R. Smith and Jessie J. Smith Scholarship Fund RECIPIENT: Frances Perry Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00 Presented to: a junior majoring in education with a GPA of 3.0+ Rev. Samuel L. Suitt Endowed Scholarship RECIPIENT: Tersa Horne Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 Presented to: a junior majoring in religion and philosophy with a GPA of 3.0+
TOTAL AWARDED: $ 355,560.00
Annual Scholarships Richard Brown '77 Memorial Scholarship 2016-2017 RECIPIENT: Jarrett Pealer Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 Presented to: a new or continuing student with a GPA of 3.0+, who is a member of the Marching Band OR the Delta Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Shaw University National Alumni Association Scholarship 2016-2017 Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 RECIPIENT: Teresa Horne Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00 RECIPIENTS: Diamond Bonaparte, Shayanna Hicks, Georgette Johnson, Chanel Martin, KlinTisha Martin, and Cortina Williams Presented to: a currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior with a 3.5 GPA + with non-academic achievements, community service, sports, drama, music, or involvement in extracurricular organization(s) Raleigh-Wake Chapter Shaw University National Alumni Association Scholarship 2016-2017 RECIPIENTS: Adeoti Olubukunola, Diego Choque, Kendall Harmon, Shayanna Hicks, Darneisha Jones, Guido Margiotta, Chanel Martin, Jessica Smith, Bach Tran, Cotina Williams, and LeHia Williams Amount of Scholarship: $1,000.00 Presented to: a Wake County resident currently enrolled as an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 + and demonstrated non-academic achievement/community service The Luther and Mary Ida Vandross Scholarship Amount of Scholarship: $1,250.00 RECIPIENTS: Alexis Andrews and Mandiera Pratt Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00 RECIPIENTS: Jawnte Everette Presented to: a student in the third, fourth or fifth year of study leading to an undergraduate degree, with a GPA of 2.50 + and demonstrated financial need The Dereck Whittenburg Foundation Scholarship RECIPIENT: Lawrence Johnson, Jr. Justice Lang, Chanel Martin, Lionel Morgan Amount of Scholarship: $5,000.00 Presented to: select students recommended by three faculty members and the student’s record of academic accomplishment, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation Scholarship RECIPIENTS: Quanitra Boomer, Christopher McMullens, Nakita Pitre, and Dashawn Ricks Amount of Scholarship: $3,125.00 Presented to: a student enrolled full-time with a GPA of 2.80+ who is in good standing in their respective institution, demonstrates a financial need, and is the first in their immediate family to attend college Xerox Scholarship RECIPIENTS: Simbiat Aleem, Mackenzi Badger, Parrish Billups, Tanetta Caple, Diego Choque, Jordan Galloway, Chynna Gross, Marilyne Kamegne, Dante' Lowe-Rogers and Tiara Woodard Amount of Scholarship: $2,500.00 Presented to: a full-time STEM major of any classification with a 3.10+ GPA
TOTAL AWARDED: $ 66,100.00
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Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges Shaw University Divinity School Nichole L. Glover Carolyn Bell
Mark Gibson Carol Wilson-Jones
Rogerline White Margie P. Worthy
Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society NC Eta Chapter Dr. Lillian Cummings and Professor Patricia Nwosu, Faculty Advisors Meredith Alexander Nia-Taijah Austin Macualay Baker Charlene Bell Courtnie Cook Lakeisha Collins Sonjia Colson
Hailli Hanna-Cooke Jess Cowman Lorraine Dulin Margaret Eady Dawn Glaspie Tekeyiah Goodman Renwycke Harris
Shayanna Hicks Kaula Jacks Markita Lewis Kimberly Lucas Chanel Martin Lionel Morgan Quentillia Oliver
Trina Parker LaTonya Ridges Marilyn Solomon Sharon Stokes Heather Stroka Jenise Wilkerson Georgia Williamson
Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society Shaw University Chapter Dr. Lillian Cummings, Advisor Jordan Galloway
Lionel Morgan
Phi Alpha Honor Society (Social Work) Pi Upsilon Chapter Professor Monique Holsey-Hyman, Faculty Advisor Alexis Andrews Barbara Chapman Lanika Clark
Rhonda Dashiell Tadijah Fleming Dawn Glaspie
Gillian Hallmon Georgette Johnson Joyce Kreibick
LaTonya Ridges Heather Sroka
Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success Shaw University Chapter Mrs. Nikesha Rollack, Primary Advisor Ms. Amber Hanks Secondary Advisor
Azaan Ali Acacia Cadogan Sonjia Colson Courtnie Cook Lorraine Dulin 14
Lawrence Johnson Jamel Manley Lossie McLean Maria Lisa Mosher Steven Quimby
LaTonya Ridges Desmond Scarborough Dwyne Watkins Tyrone Whitaker Gwendolyn Wise-Blackman
The Honors College 2015-2016 Dr. Kim Q.B. Leathers, Director FRESHMEN Mackenzi Badger Jasmine Cromartie Alvin Ducre Carrie-Lee Farnham Chynna Gross Daija Lewis Shionna McCarty Nikima McCrimmon Kayla Pearson Marisa Richardson Morghan Robinson Terrance Williams
SOPHOMORES Alexis Andrews Brandon Baksh Diamond Bonaparte Christian Davis Ravon Grant Taleisha Holmes Shanita Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Jr. Chanel Martin KlinTisha Martin Briona May Chamon McCray Christopher McMullens Nakita Pitre Natavia Ray Kaleeuh Steele Emanuel Williams IV
JUNIORS Nia-Taijah Austin Macualay Baker Acacia Cadogan Sonjia Colson Jaelyn Harris Aynell Jackson Marilyne Kamegne Justice Lang Guido Margiotta Janel Robinson Jessica Smith
SENIORS Merideth Alexander Omolola Balogun Jordan Galloway Breegan Ladd Lionel Morgan Le'Andre Scott Na'eem Wilkins
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team COMPETITION SQUAD Christopher McMullens Lionel Morgan Naija Parker Kaleeuh Steele
PRACTICE SQUAD Christian Davis Jordan Galloway Sean Kinlaw Na’eem Wilkins
Dr. Shelby Palmer, Campus Coordinator
Dr. Kim Q.B. Leathers, Coach
The 2015-2016 academic year marked Shaw University’s full return to the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge program for the first time in six years. Students diligently practiced and competed in a regional competition hosted by North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina in January 2016. They earned the university a $1,000 grant as a participating school.
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Honors Criteria Shaw University students are eligible for academic awards if they meet the following criteria: Full-time enrollment in the Fall 2015 semester who EARNED at least 12 hours undergraduate, 9 hours graduate (divinity) or 6 hours graduate (education), and cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the end of the fall 2015 semester. Cumulative GPAs which qualify students for awards and the students’ names as listed in this program and on certificates or awards are officially verified by the Registrar’s office. The Gold Pin is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.75 to 4.00. The Silver Pin is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.50 to 3.74. The Bronze Pin is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.25 to 3.49. The Honor Pin is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.00 to 3.24. Bachelor’s degrees with Latin honors are awarded to undergraduate students who have earned 50 or more semester hours in residence at Shaw University, in accordance with the following scale: 3.75-4.00, summa cum laude; 3.50-3.74, magna cum laude; and 3.25-3.49, cum laude. Graduates will be presented with honor cords at the graduation rehearsal. HONOR SOCIETIES The Alpha Chi Honor Society is a coeducational academic honor society that promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students. It is for students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.25 and above who have earned at least 60 credit hours. The Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society is for sociology majors who demonstrate a serious interest in sociology within an official program of the host institution. Candidates must be at least a junior, have a GPA of 3.0, rank in the top 35% of their class in general scholarship; must have maintained the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA in sociology courses and must have completed at least four regular courses in sociology prior to initiation Shaw University is the Omega chapter of North Carolina. It is currently inactive. The Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society promotes and develops an appreciation for scholarship and scholarly endeavor in others. Candidates must be at least juniors, have completed 50 percent of the requirements for graduation, be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class, and exemplify good character, have a cumulative GPA of 3.50+ and earned at least 60 credit hours at Shaw University or 45 hours if a transfer student. There are no new initiates this year. The Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society is for outstanding students in the natural sciences. A chapter functions under the guidance of the area of mathematics and sciences. Membership is based upon scholastic achievement in the sciences. The Phi Alpha Honor Society’s goal is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. The Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. It offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters and a community where like-minded, successoriented individuals come together and help one another succeed.
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Great Is Thy Faithfulness “Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Refrain Great is Thy faithfulness!” “Great is Thy faithfulness!“ Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided— “Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me!
Alma Mater Thy Sons revere thy name, Long shall thy works be proud, Undimmed thy fame.
Noble thy hallways, Noble thy grassy plains, Nobler the hearts of men, Where thou dost reign.
Time shall thy praises sing, Glory repay thy tears, And loud thy praises ring, Thru all the years.
All we who love thy name, Stout hearts that shall not fail, All rise and loud proclaim, Alma Mater, Hail!
HAIL, Dear Old Shaw U,
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE Dr. Renata Dusenbury Dr. Stanley Elliott Dr. Ojebe Ifegwu Dr. Kim Leathers Mrs. Zakiya Middleton Ms. Gwendolyn Webb Ms. Kevi Dixon, chair
AWARDS DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE Ms. April Barner Dr. Linda Bryan Professor Bernard Bugg Dr. Loňieta Cornwall Dr. James Holmes Dr. Evingerlean Hudson Dr. Wilberforce Mundia Ms. Monica Noa Ms. Jennifer Reaves Rev. April Rhinehardt Mrs. Zakiya Middleton Dr. Kim Leathers, chair
Special Thanks: The Office of the President The Office of Academic Affairs The Office of the Chapel The Department of Public Relations The Department of Mass Communications The Office of Financial Aid
For future reference, the Awards Day programs from 2005 to present may be found on the university website at www.shawu.edu/honors.