The Hawk Flyer Oct-Dec 2022

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Hawkcoming 2022 Reflection

FROM TIFFANY PENN, 3RD VICE PRESIDENT

The new year is a great time to reflect on the past, present and future As I think about the past and to prepare for the future, I reminisce about Hawkcoming 2K22 and the great memories it created The Life Member and Class Reunion Masquerade Sneaker Ball on Thursday was a class act and the perfect kickoff for the alumni events If you missed out, be sure to add this event to your list of MUST ATTEND events this year Thursday night's event is the perfect mix of fun, fashion and

f ed a few new events for a different spin on things The "In The Game M ailgate inside the game, was well received by all from the bar, to food, v e hoping to add this to our homecoming traditions. We ended the h an R&B Brunch and a private screening of Wakanda. These events were open to student hawks as well as alumni. Sunday's events provided us a different setting to allow us a chance to network and fellowship with one another.

Year over year, we continue to be blessed with amazing weather for the tailgate. It was also a great day for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the alumni house now named after the last known oldest living graduate of Princess Anne College, Lt Colonel Louis F Martin He transitioned on November 27th, 2021 at the age of 104 He was also the oldest living member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Overall, Hawkcoming 2K22 was truly a week like no other

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All My Best!

Tiffany Penn, 3rd Vice President

*TeonnaWallopisalsothePresidentofUMESSouthernMarylandAlumniChapter,Inc andHopeGreeneisalsothePresidentofNYCTri-StateAlumniChapter Notpictured:ImaniPayne(CorrespondingSecretary) NatashaRoss(Chaplain) DamonThompson-Estes(Sgt atArms) EricSpencer(FinancialSecretary) KeeshaWallace (UMESBaltimoreAlumniChapter,Inc) LarryPenn(GreaterAnnapolisAlumniChapter),GregAllen(OrganizationalLeadershipAffinityChapter),JustinKing(Tri-CountyAlumni Chapter) Ernestine"Tina"Kearney(SoutheasternVirginiaAlumniChapter) JohnLucas Jr (WashingtonMetropolitanAreaAlumniChapter) KadeemTurnbull(UMESDirectorof AlumniRelations)&JamesIvery(UMESStudentGovernmentAssociationPresident)

Photographer:ValerieRobinson UMESSouthernMarylandAlumniChapter Inc Classof2002

*Teonna Wallop, President

*Hope Greene, 1st V President Akira Ali, 2nd V President Tiffany Penn, 3rd V President

Scarlette Howard, Rec Secretary Randy Fitzgibbons, Treasurer Dr Thomas Holt, Parliamentarian

Ted McIntosh, President Philadelphia Alumni Chapter

Christina Haygood, President Greater Atlanta Alumni Chapter

UMES SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI

CHAPTER, INC.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter, Inc's Membership Committee hosted a Meet & Greet, under the leadership of Shenika Sledge, 2nd Vice President, on Friday, October 14, 2022, to increase chapter and National Alumni Association membership The chapter welcomed fellow Hawks alongside the Executive Board Members, Teonna Wallop, President; Lisa Jackson, 1st Vice President; and Akira Ali, Parliamentarian. Alumni gathered at Blue Dyer Distilling Co., fellowshipped with complimentary food and drinks, reminisced about their college experiences, and learned about local and national alumni benefits and events The event helped increase the chapter members to 41 members If you missed it, you missed a great time

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter, Inc's Ways & Means Committee, hosted its first Halloween Costume Party, under the leadership of Lisa Jackson, 1st Vice President, on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Blue Moon DC to raise money for their Fallen Hawks Fund and their efforts to support the UMES Pep Band The event was a success, the costumes were amazing and Alumni DJ, Sean the Monsta kept the party lit

NATIONAL & CHAPTER EVENTS

NYC TRI-STATE ALUMNI CHAPTER

UMES BALTIMORE ALUMNI CHAPTER, INC.

OnDecember15,2022,UMES BaltimoreAlumniChapter,Inc. heldtheir2ndAnnualBowling PartyandToyDrive The chapterincollaborationwith othercommunity organizationsassistedThe ChristmasforCommunity Partnership,toprovide Christmasgiftsforover100 childreninBaltimoreCityand County.

Oneoftheorganizationsthat thechapterprovidedgiftsfor istheChristopherPlace EmploymentAcademy Thisis anorganizationthatprovides menthatwererecently releasedfromincarceration withthesupporttheyneedto beproductivecitizens.The chapterprovidegiftstohelp themtoreunifywiththeir children Familysupport reducesrecidivism

Pictured:HopeGreene ChapterPresidentofNYCTriState&NAA1stVicePresident RobTapper NYC Tri-State3rdVP,Dr ThomasHolt,UMESNAAParliamentarian&NYCTri-Statechaptermember,Ray Lewis,memberandsomeoftheHBCUHubadvocates

University of Maryland Eastern Shore New York City Tri-State Alumni Chapter attended The Harlem Renaissance Classic 2022 held at The City College of New York on November 19, 2022 They were met by other HBCU alumni at the event as well

NATIONAL & CHAPTER EVENTS

TRI-COUNTY ALUMNI CHAPTER

On December 16, 2022, UMES Tri-County Alumni Chapter hosted its "12 Days of Hawkmas" fundraiser The fundraising efforts allowed the chapter to provide 20 boxes of food to international students who remained on campus over the winter break Efforts to support student hawks that remain on campus during the holidays is an annual initiative for the chapter

UMES SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALUMNI CHAPTER, INC.

OnDecember16,2022,UMESSouthernMarylandAlumniChapter, Inc.'sCommunityOutreachCommitteehosteditsannual"Adopta-Hawk" initiative which brings awareness to homeless college students and food insecurities. The chapter was able to raise enough funds to provide holiday gift baskets to 8 students that remainedoncampusfortheholidays. Lastyeartheywereable tosupport4studenthawkssothisyear,thesupportdoubled.In additiontoprovidinggiftbaskets,theywereabletoprovidelunch for40students

NATIONAL & CHAPTER EVENTS

NYC TRI-STATE ALUMNI CHAPTER

On December 17, 2022, UMES NYC Tri-State Alumni Chapter hosted its Hawksgiving Brunch Coat & Toy Drive to benefit P.S.93 The Magnet School of STEAM, Isaiah House of East Orange and the TriState Alumni Scholarship Fund. The two benefitting organizations were able to distribute coats and toys to children and parents in need.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Garland R. Hayward,Sr.,

recentlyretiredVice President of the Princess Anne Town Commissioners in Princess Anne, MD was the first African American to be elected as a Commissioner for the Town of Princess Anne. He is a dedicated community member and continues to work tirelessly to improve living conditions for community members of Princess Anne, MD He worked effortlessly to provide recreational facilities for youth intheTownofPrincessAnne,andin2008,thetownnameditsfirst everyouthfacilityinhishonor,TheGarlandHaywardYouthCenter and Park. Mr. Hayward is a retired State of Delaware school teacher and taught at Delmar Senior High School for thirty years While at Delmar, he served as teacher, advisor, head basketball coach, and head baseball coach He received the Delaware CoachoftheYearAwardforbasketball

Mr HaywardwasalsonominatedasteacheroftheYearfortheDelmarSchoolDistrict Mr Hayward workedmanyyearsstrivingtodevelopastrongTownandGownworkingrelationshipwithhisAlma MaterUniversityofMarylandEasternShore HisdesiretobecomeateacherstemsfromhisupbringinginaruralsettinginSomersetCounty(Oaksville).Asayoungster,hewould“playschool”withhis youngersiblingswhereheportrayedtheroleofteacher.Helikestoboastthathe“taught”hisyounger sistersandbrothertoreadandwrite.

Mr Haywardattendedanall-blackelementaryandhighschool HeisagraduateofSomersetJr SeniorHighSchool(nowKiahHallonthecampusoftheUniversityofMarylandEasternShore) He attendedMarylandStateCollege(nowUMES)onafour-yearscholarship.Duringhismatriculationat UMES,hemarriedhishighschoolsweetheart(Mildred)andstartedtoraiseafamily.Becausethe scholarshipwasnotsufficienttosupportafamily,hehadtoworkandbecameemployedwithDresser Industries Thoughhewasabletosupporthisfamilywithhissalary,workingfull-timeandgoingto collegefull-timetookatollonhisgradepointaverage,whichdroppedfrom35to25 Consequently, helosthisscholarshipandbecameverydiscouraged,andcontemplateddroppingoutofcollege At theencouragementandinsistenceofhiswife,hecontinuedtoworkandattendcollegefull-time He becamemorefocusedonhisstudiesandwasnowmoredeterminedthanevertofinishcollegeso thathecouldfulfillhislife-longdreamofbecomingateacher.Yet,fatewouldnotyetallowhimto realizethisdream.Inhisfourthyearofcollege,hewasdraftedintotheArmytoservehiscountry.After servinghiscountry,hereturnedtoPrincessAnneandwasre-employedwithDresserIndustriesandreadmittedtoMarylandStateCollege,wherehereceivedhisBSinAgricultureEducationin1975 Helater pursuedhisMaster’sDegreeinAgricultureExtensionEducation Mr Haywardisalsoretiredmilitary; havingserved2yearsintheUSArmy,10yearsintheNationalGuard,and15yearsintheAirForce Reserve.Mr.HaywardservedasChapelManageratDoverAirForceBaseduringthe9/11/2001attack wherehehelpedprocesstheremainsofthevictimsfromtheattack. Mr HaywardiscurrentlyaLaySpeakeratSt

Heis veryactivewithprogramsattheGarlandHaywardYouthCenter,toincludetheGHYCAfterSchool Program,YoungMenofDistinction,SistertoSisterandCommunityGardenProgram,tonameafew.He isalsoamemberoftheAmericanLegion,EastGateMasonicLodge,theDelawareRetiredTeachers Association,MarylandMunicipalLeagueofCitiesHallofFameandDelawareAfro-AmericanSports HallofFame Hehasreceivedmanyaccoladesandawardsforhisinvolvementinthecommunityand surroundingareas Mr Hayward’sphilosophyis“EveryonehasagiftgiventothembyGod,useitand bethebestthatyoucanbe WeareallKingsandQueens”Mr HaywardandhiswiferesideinPrincess Anneandhavetwosonsandseveralgrandchildren

OnDecember17,2021,GarlandreceivedanhonoraryDoctoratefromUniversityofMarylandEastern Shore.

Starletta

DuPois,

agiftedveterancharacteractress, has breathed life into a bevy of unforgettable roles both onstage and onscreen Starletta is recognized from her roles inmanycultclassicsincludingFridayAfterNextwithIceCube and Mike Epps, Big Momma's House with Martin Lawrence, andOliverStone'sSouthCentral.Shewasrecentlyseeninthe faith-based film Mosaic, the inspirational drama Boarding House, and the screen adaptation of the popular book True To The Game. She can also be seen in the film, Magic Max playingMrs.Chambers. Throughoutherillustriouscareer,she has shared the screen with many gifted luminaries such as James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, Jack Nicholson, Lou Gossett Jr Robert Duvall, Steve Harvey, Gena Rowlands, Marla Gibbs, DenzelWashington,andthelateJamesGarner

However,millionsaroundtheworldstillrememberherplayingthelateWhitneyHouston's motherinWaitingToExhale.Ontelevision,herresumeisequallyasimpressive.Smallscreen highlightsinclude:Lost,ColdCase,AnyDayNow,Strapped,TheCarmichaelShow,TheRich& TheRuthless,andtheLifetimemovieMichaelJackson:SearchingforNeverlandwhereshe playedJacksonfamilymatriarchKatherineJackson

Hertheaterrootsrundeepandhavegarneredhernumerousrecognitionsstartingwithher TonyNominationforTheMightyGentsandaNAACPTheaterAwardnominationforMissEvers BoysattheMarkTaperForum.ShehasalsodoneatonofregionaltheaterincludingIntimate Apparel,KingHedleyII,andBeforeItHitsHomeatStLouisBlackRepwhereshereceivedThe WoodieAward,namedforhertheatricalmentoranddearfriendWoodieKingJr.Shealsohas thedistinctionoforiginatingtheroleofBerniceinAugustWilson'sThePianoLessondirectedby LloydRichards.

Anotheruniqueandremarkablefeatisthatfactthatshehasplayedallthreefemale charactersinLorraineHansberry'sARaisinInTheSun NotonlydidshereceiveanNAACP ImageAwardforherportrayalofRuthYoungerinthelandmarkPBSAmericanPlayhouse productionoppositeDannyGlover,shewasawardedaBestActressawardforplayingLena YoungerattheRoyalExchangeinLondon,England.HerworkhasalsobeenlaudedbytheLos AngelesWomen'sTheaterFestivalwhichgavehertheirEternityAward,andistherecipientof notonebuttwoLivingLegendAwards:onefromTheGivingBackCorporationandthesecond fromtheNationalBlackTheaterFestivalinWinston-Salem,NorthCarolina.

THREE-TIME UMES ALUMNUS

Dr. Kadeem Turnbull,hasbeenservingasthe DirectorofAlumniRelationsandSpecialEventsforthepast three years at the university. Mr. Turnbull earned all three of his degrees, undergraduate, Masters and Doctorate, from UMES.Kadeemhasbeenanactivememberoftheuniversity community since his arrival on campus almost ten years ago Hehasservedinmanyrolesduringhisundergraduate career and post-graduation as an Area Director and Graduate Assistant in the Office of Residence Life He is activeinthecommunityandveryinvolvedwithMetropolitan United Methodist Church in Princess Anne. Kadeem works alongsidetheNAAPresident,TeonnaWalloptocreateatrue partnership while bridging the gap between alumni and the university.

Kadeem doesn't believe the work stops at 5 o 'clock. After work, he serves on campus in the capacity of teaching theatre203and204 Hestated“Ourstudentsneeddifferent outlets to express themselves the way they want to” His visionisthesame,“OneHawkatatime”Whileinhiscurrent position he has learned that in order to be successful the team needs to cohesively match one beat. His primary focus is our alumni community and making sure the eing made. There is ll much more work to

TURNBULL

"The UMES ommunity is my village and I owe all my success to the Hawk ommunity. "

KADEEM

ALUMNI SPOTLIG HAWK TV DEBUT

Brandon Larkins,

isaproudClassof2001alumnus Brandon attended the university on a track scholarship, where he majored in Rehabilitation Services He is originally from Baltimore, MD but now residing in Los Angeles, CA In November 2022, Brandon joined ABC’s long-running daytime drama General Hospital as the new character, Axel Larkins is known from previous appearances on FOX’s 9-1-1: Lonestar, and TBS’ Cougar Town

Aside from acting, Larkins is also an executive producer of the series, Chronicles of Jessica Wu The series just wrapped its third season This upcoming season of the series will introduce veteran award-winning actress, Jasmine Guy to the cast

Larkins is also the creator and writer of the new sitcom “ON THE PHINTZ”, (pilot presentation currently being pitched to networks)

Brandon Larkins is repped by agent Sueanne Edan of Tangerine Talent and publicist LaTonya Carmouchè of Carmouchè PR.

General Hospital is both the longest-running American soap opera and currently in production and the longest-running scripted television drama currently in production. The show has won the Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Drama for a record 15 times

Harold A. Fowler,AviationScienceprogram

alumnusandBaltimorenative,wasnamedasthenewChief ofAirportOperationsandMaintenancefortheMartinState AirportinMiddleRiver,about10mileseastofdowntown Baltimore HepreviouslyservedastheDirectorofFixedBase OperationsforMartinStateAirport Hisearlierairportand aviationmanagementexperienceincludespositionswith SignatureFlightSupport,AircraftServiceInternationalGroup, andBBAAviation.Mr.Fowleralsoservedinaleadership supportrolewithMDOT’sOfficeofMinorityBusiness Enterprise.HesucceedsAlPollard,whorecentlyretiredafter 30yearswithMDOTMAAandMartinStateAirport.

Dr. Alyssa Reese,Classof2022pharmacyprogram, wontheNext-GenerationPharmacist'sFuturePharmacist Award.Thisawardisgiventostudentswho“demonstrates spiritandpassionfortheprofession,primarilythrough academicachievement,inconjunctionwithoneormore ofthefollowingcriteria:industryadvocacy,patient advocacy,technologyinnovation,civicleadershipand/or environmentalstewardshipwithregardtopharmacy,” accordingtotheNextGenerationPharmacistwebsite.

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SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INCORPORATED CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

"Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc was organized on November 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin and Cubena McClure The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University

Soaring To Greater Heights of Attainment Around the World, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc, as a leading national service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service"

Celebrating 100 Years

The Nu Delta Chapter was charted on our campus on October 17, 1992.

During Homecoming weekend, on November 12, 2022, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated celebrated 100 years of service WITH SERVICE! On November 12, 2022, they participated in their Annual Restock the Pantry National Day of Service Project. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated solicited snacks, drinks, hygiene products and canned foods for the UMES Hawk Shares Pantry to assist UMES students facing food insecurities They also adopted a family on the lower eastern shore and provided them with holiday gifts In addition, they provided holiday cookies and greeting cards to the residents at the Candle Light Cove Assisted Living Center.

The Nu Delta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho also celebrated its 30th charter anniversary on October 17, 2022 Members of the charter class of 1992 and past members of the Nu Delta Chapter celebrated during the Homecoming 2022 festivities

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Class of 1972

UMES Class of 1972 celebrated their 50 year anniversary, in conjunction with the Class of 1971, during Homecoming. On Saturday, November 12, 2022, our Golden Hawks held their celebration in the Student Services Center The success of their anniversary celebration allowed them to raise $20,00000 to donate back to our alma mater

UMES Class of 2002 kicked off their 20 year celebration he Life Member & Class Reunion Masquerade ker Ball on Thursday, November 10, 2022. During ent they raised $1,00000 to donate back to our ma mater to commemorate their anniversary.

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Class of 2012 10th Anniversary

UMES Class of 2012 kicked off their 10 year celebration on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Fountains Wedding & Conference Center and then concluded the celebration with a table at the tailgate.

ALUMNI RECRUITERS ALUMNI RECRUITERS

Alumni Recruiters assist the UMES Office of Admissions & Recruitment by covering college fairs that our Admissions & Recruitment staff are not able to attend They also accompany our recruiters for added support All alumni recruiters go through virtual training on a yearly basis to obtain and maintain their certification

WINTER COMMENCEMENT WINTER COMMENCEMENT

Congratulations to the Fall Graduating Class of 2022

On December 16, 2022, Madam President led the Class in taking the alumni oath. As they recited the alumni oath, our newest alumni were joined by our Golden Hawks and all alumni present during the commencement ceremony While the alumni oath was new for our newest alumni, for all other alumni it was a chance to renew their oath to the association. All new alumni receive a free membership to the National Alumni Association for one full year.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We have raised $3,77881 towards our effort to raise $30,00000 to support our Student Hawks While scholarship has always been the main focus of our donations, we noticed that our Student Hawks have some additional needs. The Pep Band could use new uniforms and instruments. Harry the Hawk could use a makeover and the student wearing the uniform could benefit from a scholarship The proceeds will be split in three ways to accommodate those needs You have the option to give a one-time donation or recurring payments. No amount is small and we certainly understand if you are not in a position to give. If you would like to avoid the fundraiser fee, we accept checks and Zelle The email address associated with the Zelle account is financialsec@umesnaaorg For questions about fundraisers, please contact us at development@umesnaaorg

GREATER ATLANTA ALUMNI CHAPTER

UMES NIGHT WITH THE ATLANTA HAWKS

Join our Greater Atlanta Alumni Chapter for UMES Night with the Atlanta Hawks! The game is on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $38.00. Your ticket includes $10.00 towards food and/or drink inside of the arena

UMES SOUTHERN MD ALUMNI CHAPTER, INC.

Safe travels to our Southern MD Hawks who take flight to Tulum, Mexico for their 2nd annual Hawks Take Flight international trip from February 16-20, 2023.

Join us and rep your HAWK PRIDE by wearing school colors and UMES paraphernalia at HBCU Night at Capital One Arena on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Join us in Norfolk, Virginia from March 8-11, 2023 to support our women and men ' s basketball teams in the MEAC. Alumni event planning is underway. Book your hotel accommodations soon as hotels sell out quickly.

NECROLOGY

This section is to pay tribute to our Fallen Hawks. This section is to pay tribute to our Fallen Hawks.

"Gone but Not Forgotten" "Gone but Not Forgotten"

Jackie "Jack" Allen

Class of 1973 12.25.22

Orlando McElroy Class of 1972 12.25.22

Granville Robert "Bobby" Cannon 12.28.22

Sharon Cecile Johnson Hammond Class of 1979 12.29.22