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| In this issue you will read: JCSU Ranks 10th in the Nation JCSU Class Notes National Honors is a First for JCSU Senior Vote Coach McNeill as the Nation's Best Football Coach Class News JCSU Hires Alum as Associate VP of Academic Affairs JCSU Featured in September Issue of Ebony Magazine JCSU Corporate Relations Launches Web Page JCSU Office of Admissions Needs Your Help New Rules for JCSU Trademarks We need your support Chapter News Athletic News Deceased Alumni Save the Dates JCSU Ranks 10th in the Nation "We are pleased that U.S News & World Report has recognized our outstanding academic programs and students by including JCSU at the top of their list," said Johnson C. Smith University Public Relations Director Benny L. Smith. "This recognition goes hand in hand with our president's (Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy) vision and strategic plan for JCSU to become recognized as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation where stellar graduates are produced," Smith said. Founded in 1867, Johnson C. Smith University offers 27 majors to approximately 1,400 students. Each student is provided with a laptop during the beginning of the school year providing them with complete access to a campus-wide network and Internet through both wired and wireless connectivity. On September 21, 2007, a dedication of the Jack Martin football stadium was held at West Charlotte High School in memory of Thomas M. "Jack" Martin. From 1938 until 1969 Martin was head football coach and also head coach in basketball, baseball, and track well into the late 1960's. Coach Martin retired from West Charlotte in 1969. Class of 1948 Former Laney High School football coach David Dupree was featured in the Augusta Chronicle regarding his recollection of the courageous football game his team played against an all white school during the segregation years. This game against Aquinas High Shamrocks in 1967 was the first integrated football game played in the state of Georgia. Laney defeated Aquinas 30 - 0 in the nonviolent contest. Both coaches became friends after facing each other on the gridiron 40 years ago. Class of 1964 Dr. Paula Faulkner who is the daughter of Paul Faulkner and wife Mary ('63) has joined the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education at NC A&T State University as an assistant professor. Class of 1977 Georgetown City Councilman Rudolph Bradley was featured in The Times newspaper in Georgetown, SC with regard to his candidacy for a second term. If he is reelected, Bradley said he wants to do what he can to see Front Street flourish with an increase in tourism as well as push commercial development and bring more businesses to the area. Congratulations to Dr. Delores Hicklin Lee on her position as a professor in the Education and Leadership Department at UNC-Charlotte. Lee also directs the program for School Administration. Dr. Lee is invited four times a year to Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey to exam and grade tests for those striving to become superintendents or principals. Class of 1982 Congratulations to Janice G. Sanker whose only son, Justin C. Sanker, is attending Fayetteville State University on a scholarship program. Janice says she is very proud of her son because of the many obstacles he has overcome throughout his life. She also would like to thank her Washington DC Chapter for being there to support them and says she will always hold JCSU close to her heart. Class of 1987 Congratulations to Kelvin (Tariq) Davis who received his Masters degree from New Jersey City University in 2006. Kelvin was a member of the JCSU Golden Bulls football team while here at Smith, went on to play with the NY Giants for one year and had a try- out with the New York Jets in 1987 and 1988. Davis is currently teaching special education in Paterson, NJ. Class of 1989 Congratulations to Gwenarda Isley who was recognized by the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners. Isley is one of the coaches for the Charlotte Flights Track and Field Club youth athletes who qualified for the 2007 United States Amateur Track and Field National Olympics in Walnut, California. She has been coaching female athletes for 7 years for age groups 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10. Under Isley's coaching the team has received 2 team age group awards and she has had age group athletes competing and medaling in the National Olympics. For more information on the Charlotte Flight Track and Field club, visit Class of 1992 Congratulations to Patrick Graham! On September 17th he became president and CEO of the Urban League of Central Carolinas. The agency, located in Charlotte, NC is a chapter of the National Urban League and focuses on economic self-sufficiency, offering clients job training that includes its "Work Development and Training Program." In the past, Graham helped revive his hometown's Martin Luther King Center, an agency that provides job and literacy training for blacks in Long Beach, NY. Representative Christopher L. Smith is running for Florida Senate 2008 and is pleased to announce the launch of his newly redesigned website which is updated regularly and provides valuable information regarding his 2008 campaign. Visit his web address at Class of 1998 DLB Tours owned by Dion Butcher invites you to join them on an unforgettable journey to Africa during the next five years. DLB Tours will be traveling to Ghana in 2008, Senegal in 2009, South Africa in 2010, Egypt in 2011, and to Kenya in 2012. The fee for Ghana is $2,950 per person, April 20-30, 2008 and includes roundtrip airfare from JFK airport in New York; transportation throughout Ghana and hotel accommodations. For more detailed information, please contact Dion at 773-744-0471 or Class of 1999 Congratulations to Gwendolyn Devins on her nomination and selection as the 2007 NCAAHE (North Carolina Athletic Association Health Education) High School Teacher of the Year. Gwendolyn is employed at Harding High University in Charlotte, NC. NCAAHE is proud of her accomplishments and commitment to health education and will honor her at the 2007 NCAAHPERD Convention in Greensboro, NC on Friday, November 9, 2007. Class of 2001 Congratulations to Syeetah Hampton-EL on recently passing the Maryland Bar Exam. She is now employed as an Assistant District Attorney for Baltimore City. Syeetah says she owes her determination and success to Dr. Daniel N. Hoffman and a few other professors in the Political Science Department of JCSU. Class of 2005 Iman Graham has a new position with the Coalition for Christian Outreach to work as a campus minister at Villanova University and Bethany Collegiate Presbyterian Church located in Philadelphia, PA. To show your support in her ministry please visit the website at Congratulations to Akiba Griffin on her acceptance to Long Island University for the Graduate Program in Media Arts. Griffin was also awarded a Grad Assistantship and she will be working under their general manager of WLIU Radio. The station targets over 500,000 listeners. Akiba would like to thank Professor Herman Howard of JCSU for the encouragement and inspiration he has given her. "Splendor On the Sea" The JCSU Class Elite '64 is sponsoring a 7-day 2008 Thanksgiving Odyssey aboard Carnival's newest fun ship "Splendor" on Saturday, November 29th - December 6, 2008. Dr. Johnson's most recently came to JCSU from Clafin University in Orangeburg, S.C where he served as an Associate Professor of English and founding Director of the Jonathan Jasper Wright Institute for the Study of Southern African American History, Culture and Policy. His other administrative experience within higher education includes serving as Director, Ronald McNair Undergraduate Research Program/TRIO at The University of South Carolina. EBONY was founded 60 years ago, with the first issue being published in November 1945, to offer new hope in a world that showed few positive images of African-Americans. There are more than 12 million monthly readers of the magazine which profiles successful African-American role models; discusses the issues that our community faces today; goes one-on-one with the hottest celebrities and community leaders; and brings you tips on career, relationships, health, parenting, personal finance and much more. October 8, 2007 6pm-8pm The 2nd Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, INC HBCU College Fair Anderson SC Columbia SC Chapter Who: The Columbia Chapter Sponsors Philadelphia Chapter October 14-21, 2007 - Join the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on a Fundraiser Caribbean Cruise. The cruise is on the Carnival Valor, visiting the western Caribbean islands of Grand Cayman, Isla Roatan, Belize, and Costa Maya. They will be leaving from Miami and the price includes cruise, meals, shipboard gratuities, entertainment, activities, taxes, fees, roundtrip air from PA, NC, NY, NJ, and CT AND a donation to JCSU. Please join them! Contact Pat Owens, October 6th Virginia Union Charlotte, NC 6:00 pm Weekly Football Coach's Corner JCSU has resumed its Weekly Football Coach's Corner. It started Tuesday, September 4, 2007at Prime Sirloin Family Restaurant. Head Football Coach Daryl McNeill along with selected players will be on hand to discuss upcoming and past games. The Coach's Corner will begin every Tuesday promptly at 11:00 am with lunch being served to members of the working media. Prime Sirloin will serve as the official sponsor of the Weekly Football Coach's Corner during the 2007 football season. It is located at 3302 S-I-85 Service Road Charlotte, NC 28208. Homecoming Golf Tournament Let's Dance the Night Away As you are aware, the 2006 Golden Bulls football team had its first winning season 1998. They have been predicted to finish Third this year in the CIAA West division by the league's coaches. Rebuilding and maintaining a winning tradition takes time and money. The Golden Bulls 100 Club has sponsored fund raising events since being founded.Realizing not every student will become as famous as Freddie "Curly" Neal of the Harlem Globetrotters, we are proud to say our efforts benefited 46 student athletes who received degrees from JCSU in 2007; (23 of whom graduated with honors). Alternate Housing - Homecoming 2007 Hilton Garden Inn Courtyard Charlotte City Center Class Agent Meeting Calling all class agents! There will be a meeting CIAA Tournament 2008 Monday, February 25th - Sunday, March 2, 2008 For CIAA tournament information visit: All CIAA rooms at the Holiday Inn Center City, 230 College Street are SOLD OUT!! Reunion Weekend 2008 (May 2-5, 2008) The classes ending in 3 and 8 will be in reunion along with the GOLDEN Anniversary class of 1958 and the SILVER Anniversary class of 1983! Alternate Hotel Information
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Johnson C. Smith has secured a top spot in U.S. News & World Report America's Best Black Colleges ranking released today. The national publication ranked JCSU 10 out of the more than 70 Historically Black Colleges and Universities that were ranked. This is the first year that the national magazine has conducted such a list for black colleges. 
Senior Ralph Manns, Jr. (Atlanta, Ga.) has been named Don Hansen Football Gazette's National Offensive Linemen of the Week for Division II. He anchored an offensive line that had 364 yards of total offense; the best offensive production all season. Manns had no penalties against St. Augustine College Falcons and the line only gave up one sack versus arguably the best defensive line in the conference. . He was previously named CIAA Offensive Lineman of the Week for his efforts as well. Congratulations Ralph!
Johnson C. Smith University recently promoted Brian L Johnson, Ph.D. as its Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and an Associate Professor of English/Honors College Core Faculty. He received his B.A. in English from the Honors College at Johnson C. Smith University in 1995. Dr. Johnson then completed his M.A. in English from The University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998. In 2003, earned his Ph.D. in English from The University of South Carolina at Columbia where he concentrated in 17th-19th Century American literature and African American literature. 
The September magazine issue of Ebony Magazine features Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as a section dedicated to African-American fashion. Ebony Magazine is part of the Johnson Publishing Company and has 12 million readers.Johnson C. Smith University is the only HBCU in the Carolinas featured in the special "Campus Updates" story. The story focuses on Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy's last year at JCSU. Yancy announced this summer that she would end her 13-year tenure as president at the university on June 30, 2008. Also, key university events, such as JCSU's Homecoming in October and Founder's Day in the spring, are mentioned in the "Campus Calendar" section of the magazine.
The name and symbols of Johnson C. Smith University represent our institution's heritage and prestige. To protect and promote the university's legacy, several indicia (identifying marks) have been trademarked:
