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JCSU CLASS NOTES Class of 1964 The Charlotte Post featured an article on Dorothy Counts-Scoggins as the first African-American student in the fall of 1957 to desegregate Harding High School in Charlotte. Counts, then 15, was yelled at, spat on, and had debris thrown at her by angry whites. Now, 50 years later, Scoggins, a grandmother, is thankful her grandkids do not think about skin color. Class of 1965 The Herald Independent in Winnsboro, S.C. recognized The Reverend Robert Langford for outstanding services rendered with Presbyterian Churches in Ridgeway, S.C. He is stated supply pastor at the Nazareth Presbyterian Church (USA) in Winnsboro and the Little River Presbyterian Church (USA) in Blair, S.C. He is also a member of Trinity Presbytery, where he serves on the division of ministries and racial ethnic committees. Class of 1977 A job well done goes to Dr. Ronald E. McFarland and wife Hortensia. They were named 2005 Tennesseans of the year for their efforts assisting Hurricane Katrina and Wilma evacuees who relocated to Tennessee. The selection was made by the state's largest newspaper, The Tennessean, and the article appeared in the December 25, 2005 issue. Class of 1981 Dwight S. Miller is the new Head Men's Basketball Coach at Mallard Creek High School opening this fall in Charlotte. He has been an assistant varsity coach at West Charlotte High and junior varsity coach for 15 years. Miller will also work as a Guidance Counselor at Mallard Creek High School. The Connecticut State Missionary Baptist Convention elected The Reverend Boise Kimber of New Haven as its president. Kimber is pastor of the First Calvary Baptist Church of New Haven, where he has served for the last 20 years. Steve Jarrett resigned from IBM and will be taking a new role as senior vice president of human resources for The National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), the primary private-sector regulator of America's securities industry, and a world leader in capital markets regulation. Jarrett will be working from their headquarters location in Washington, D.C. He held a number of key leadership roles in his 26 years with IBM. Class of 1992 Congratulations to Felicia Lossie Walton who was wed to Herbert A. Gray of Durham, N.C. on May 5, 2007, at Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church in Charlotte. By taking a chance to speak with a nationally known educator, Sophia Jackson will receive a $10,000 scholarship to the Freedom Writers Institute. Erin Gruwell is a former teacher who used writing to inspire her students in a troubled Long Beach, Calif., high school. She and her students published a book, "The Freedom Writers Diary, "which later inspired a motion picture "The Freedom Writers." Jackson met Gruwell while working at the Summer Teacher Institute. Jackson is a ninth grade English teacher at Garinger High School in Charlotte and will travel to California in November to begin her training. Class of 1996 The Greenville News of Greenville, S.C. reported that Winthrop University Head Basketball Coach, Randy Peele, has added Larry Dixon Jr. ,as an assistant basketball coach. Larry served as an assistant coach at East Carolina University for the past three years. He was also assistant coach at SC State from 2003-2005. Class of 1997 Brunson-Dargan Elementary School in Darlington, SC has a new principal. Meredith Thomas Taylor accepted the position for the upcoming school year with great anticipation. For the past two years, she has served as the assistant principal at Hartsville Middle School. Taylor earned her master's degree in counselor education and her Education Specialist degree in education leadership and Administration from South Carolina State University. Born and raised in Hartsville, S.C., Taylor wanted to give back to her community so she returned home after graduation. In 2003-2004 she was chosen Teacher of the Year for West Hartsville Elementary in S.C. Class of 1999 Congratulations to LaTonya S. Wright who received the Master of Arts degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, N.J. Princeton Theological Seminary, founded in 1812 as the first theological school of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, is the largest Presbyterian seminary in the country. Class of 2002 Letisha S. Crawford is currently serving in Iraq. She is with the United States Army and should be returning to the United States early 2008. Crawford welcomes any emails from her classmates, friends and JCSU alumni. Her email address is sedett4u@hotmail.com .Class of 2003 Doritha N. Ross received the Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in government management from Southeastern University in Washington, D.C. on June 17, 2007. Ross received the Certificate of Academic Excellence in MPA Government, graduating with a 4.0. Congratulations to Shavon Daise who graduated with the Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan. Davis will remain in Michigan and work within the area of economic development with low income women in Washtenaw County. Class of 2004 Congratulations to Ronald J. Brown II who received his Juris Doctor degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. Brown is studying to take the California State Bar Exam in July and will be moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment law and civil litigation. Brown states that the education he received and experiences he had as a student at JCSU undoubtedly prepared him for his journey through law school. He wants everyone to know that he is a living testament that the familial environment provided at JCSU produces successful individuals and wants to sincerely thank the JCSU family. Mark "The Bull" Saunders was inducted into the Winston-Salem Forsyth County High School Hall of Fame. Saunders was a former Anderson and Parkland High (1978 graduate) standout. His power running style with a power sweep earned him the name "The Bull." As a senior, Saunders rushed for 1,178 yards and 12 touchdowns. Remember the information on Regina Neal posted in the last issue of our e-bulletin? Well in preparation for her departure to Togo, West Africa, she has now given her blog address for all JCSU alumni, family and friends. You can keep up with Neal by visiting http://reginatakesontogo.blogspot.com/Class of 2005 We have another alumnus, Dwayne Robinson, who is stationed in Iraq. Robinson can receive emails or letters from his JCSU alumni and friends at 1LT Dwayne H. Robinson, D Troop 1-9 CAV, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division, Camp Marez, Iraq APO AE 09334 Back to top 100 CLUB NEWS  Greetings, I hope that I've found each of you in the best of health. As you know, the Athletic Department at Johnson C. Smith University has just completed an outstanding performance this year! We are so proud of what our Athletic Director, Steve Joyner, and his staff have accomplished. He is very appreciative of the support he receives through the JCSU 100 Club. The 100 Club presented a check to the Athletic Department in the amount of $6,000 at the Athletic Banquet on April 30, 2007, bringing our total giving for the 2006-2007 school year to $18,000. Back to top CHAPTER NEWS (If you would like to have your Chapter information included in the e-bulletin, please send your information to Denise Green, dgreen@jcsu.edu by the 15th of each month.) Atlanta Chapter
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Back to top DECEASED ALUMNI William Travis Alexander ('62), July 1, 2007 Dr. Harold Holt ('56), June 30, 2007 The Reverend James William Barnette ('37), June 23, 2007 Ida Mae Henderson McConnell ('45), May 31, 2007 Gwendolyn Yvonne Marshall Pickett ('54), May 13, 2007 The Reverend Henry L. Pinckney, Sr. (T'67), March 2007 Back to top SAVE THE DATES! LET'S PLAY FOOTBALL! SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 @ 4:00PM Reservations can only be made by calling the hotel directly at 912-356-1234. Please identify yourself as being with the "JCSU Alumni" and give the group code: JCSUNV in order to receive the discount rate. SEPTEMBER 15, 2007 @ 1:30PM (DEADLINE FOR MAKING RESERVATIONS IS AUGUST 17, 2007!!!!!)
Only SINGLE/KING rooms AVAILABLE for Friday, October 27th! LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Alternative Housing - Homecoming 2007 Hilton Garden Inn Courtyard Charlotte City Center Back to top CIAA 2008 TOURNAMENT HOTEL INFORMATION  It is the intent of the Office of Alumni Affairs to provide hotel accommodations for alumni interested in attending the 2008 CIAA tournament. However, because of the high demand for rooms, and to give alumni the opportunity to participate, we have implemented the following procedures for making reservations at the three hotels: HOLIDAY INN CENTER CITY-230 COLLEGE STREET RATE - $169 PER NIGHT PLUS TAX FOR DOUBLES OR KINGS. The first night's room and tax deposit is due within two (2) weeks from the time that the reservation is made. Complete the following 2008 CIAA Room Application and fax to Jackie Berkowitz at 704-334-9589. Jackie's office number is (704) 335-5400 x470. Deadline for reservations is September 15, 2007 and IS based on availability. http://www.jcsu.edu/news/docs/CIAA2008roomapp.docTHE CROWNE PLAZA-201 S. MCDOWELL STREET-DOWNTOWN RATE- $179 PER NIGHT PLUS TAX FOR DOUBLES OR KINGS. Hotel offers free shuttle service within a five mile radius. Deadline- Jan 25, 2008. *** There is no deposit required to make your reservation. To make reservations, please click on the link below. THE DRURY INN & SUITES-415 W WT HARRIS BLVD RATES - DOUBLES-$95.99 KINGS-$105.99 KING $115.99 (rates are for single occupancy and include free daily full breakfast. To make reservations, please call: 800-325-0720 and give the group code: 217025/Massey Basketball. Deadline-January 25, 2008. Back to top
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