29th annual fvsu scholarship luncheon program - feb. 15, 2016

29th Annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon: Celebrating Scholars

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Greetings,

on behalf of our campus community, i want to welcome all our alums and othercommitted supporters to the 2016 scholarship Luncheon. this annual fundraisingevent is at the very heart and soul of our efforts to support the dreams and goalsof our dedicated student scholars.

this luncheon uniquely reflects the student-centered commitment we all hold dearto intellectual achievement at fort Valley state University. through your tirelessefforts, we are able to assist our students in facing some of their fiscal challenges in navigating the growing costsof pursuing a college education. Because of your generosity, we are able to continue our institution’s enduringmission to nurture, inspire and support the pursuit of knowledge and the creation of academic excellence.

As we continue writing the next transformational chapter in our institution’s 120-year history, we will not onlyrely on your continued devotion and fiscal support, but also invite you to help us seek ways to infuse fresh energy,ideas and innovation into how we serve our students and the surrounding communities. together, we will leadthe change that we want to see in the world.

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients for your steadfast commitment to excellence and scholarly pursuits.We celebrate you today and encourage you to remain steadfast in your endeavors. You are indeed the embodimentof our university motto, Be Bold. Be Amazing. Be Prepared.

Let me end by again thanking everyone for their efforts to make this event a success and i hope you all have awonderful time in the Valley.

sincerely,

Paul Jones, Ph.d.President

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Congressman Bishop was born february 4, 1947 in mobile, Ala., the son of thelate sanford d. Bishop, sr., first president of Bishop state Community College, andthe late mrs. minnie s. Bishop, a librarian. he graduated from morehouse Collegein 1968 and from emory University Law school in 1971 with a Juris doctoratedegree. he served in the U.s. Army, completed basic training at fort Benning, Ga.,entered Advanced reserve officers training and received an honorable dischargein 1971. he resided in Columbus, Ga., from 1972 to 1996, where he was the primary partner in the law firm ofBishop and Buckner, P.C. he is an eagle scout, a 32nd degree mason, and a shriner. he is a resident of Albany,Ga., where he is a member of the mount Zion Baptist Church.

Congressman Bishop has held leadership positions at the community, state and national levels, including servingas Georgia's representative on the southern Growth Policies Board and on the Governor's Advisory Council ondrug Abuse. for the last several years, he has been named by Georgia trend magazine as one of the 100 mostinfluential Georgians.

Bishop has received numerous awards, including the distinguished eagle scout Award from the Boy scouts ofAmerica, the eagle scouts Award for distinguished career achievement; spirit of enterprise Award from the U.s.Chamber of Commerce; man of the Year Award from the men’s Progressive Club of Columbus, Ga.; friend of theChildren Award from the Child Advocacy Coalition; and commendations from the national federation ofindependent Business, Georgia Association of educators, Georgia municipal Association, Georgia school Busdrivers Association, Georgia Council for the Arts, the fraternal order of Police and the American Legion.

Congressman sanford d. Bishop, Jr. is serving his eleventh term in the U.s. house of representatives,representing Georgia's second Congressional district, which covers 29 middle and southwest Georgia counties:Bibb (in part), Baker, Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Crawford, Crisp, decatur, dooly, dougherty, early, Grady,Lee, macon, marion, miller, mitchell, muscogee (in part), Peach, Quitman, randolph, seminole, schley, stewart,sumter, talbot, taylor, terrell, and Webster.

the middle and southwest Georgia legislator seeks to use the legislative process to “create a higher, better qualityof life for all citizens by promoting jobs and a stronger, more diversified economy, better education, safe and securecommunities, a clean environment, affordable and accessible health care, sustainable agriculture, energyindependence, and a strong national defense—all within the context of a balanced budget.”

he is married to the honorable Vivian Creighton Bishop. mrs. Bishop serves as the elected clerk of themunicipal Court of Columbus, Ga. (court administrator). they have a daughter, Aayesha J. reese, and agranddaughter, Londyn.

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state rep. Calvin smyre, business executive, legislator, community and nationalleader, earned his Bachelor of science degree from fort Valley state Universitywith a major in business administration and a minor in accounting.

named in January 2014 to the international Civil rights Walk of fame at themartin Luther King Jr. national historic site in Atlanta, smyre’s career path hastaken him from a community organizer and director of the “War on Poverty”program in Columbus to his current positions as executive vice president forcorporate external affairs at synovus and president of the synovus foundation.he is a former member of the company’s eight-member corporate executive group. synovus is a financial servicesholding company with more than $34 billion in assets, based in Columbus. synovus provides integrated financialservices including banking, financial management, insurance, mortgage and leasing through 34 banks, 440,000Atms and synovus offices in Georgia, Alabama, south Carolina, florida and tennessee. synovus has been namedone of “the 100 Best Companies to Work for” in America by Fortune magazine and has been recognized in its hallof fame for consecutive appearances on the list since its inception in 1998. in 2004, synovus was also named asone of “America’s most Admired Companies.”

smyre was elected to the Georgia house of representatives in 1974 as its youngest member at 26 years of age.As a 39-year legislative veteran and one of the deans of the house, he serves on the Appropriations Committee,which is responsible for dividing up the $20 billion state budget, on the calendar-setting rules Committee, andserves as chairman of the house democratic Caucus. smyre served as chairman of the house rules Committeeand University system of Georgia Committee, which has oversight of the state’s 34 public colleges and universities(1993 - 1999) and served as chairman of the house industrial relations Committee from 1991 to July 1993.

rep. smyre has a distinguished legislative record, which includes authoring the legislation making dr. martinLuther King Jr.’s birthday a state holiday and legislation creating the Georgia dome, home of the Atlanta falcons.he was also co-sponsor of historic legislation creating a new Georgia state flag.

nationally, smyre is president of the national Black Caucus of state Legislators; a member of the Assembly onstate issues of the national Conference of state Legislators; and serves as a synovus representative on the financialservices roundtable; all three headquartered in Washington, d.C. smyre has lectured at a number of colleges anduniversities and has received more than 200 local, state and national honors and awards. in 1980, he was selectedby the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of the “ten Best Legislators” in the state and in 1985 and 2005 was selectedby his peers as the “national Legislator of the Year.” he has been honored twice as “Citizen of the Year” in hishometown of Columbus, Ga.

smyre is a lifelong member of Ward Chapel A.m.e. Church in Columbus and serves as a member of the Boardof trustees.

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Barbara hollimon Palmer is a native of macon, Ga. and a product of the Bibb Countyschool system. in 1962, she matriculated at fort Valley state College where she studied frenchand graduated valedictorian of the class of 1966. Palmer enrolled in Atlanta University (nowClark Atlanta University) and graduated in 1967 with a master of Arts degree in french.during her thirty-six year career at fort Valley state, she taught on every level, advancing toaffirmative action officer and assistant to the university president.

thomas J. Palmer earned a degree in secondary education with a concentration in thesocial sciences at fort Valley state College and a master’s in counseling and guidance from

Atlanta University. After working in the public school systems of spaulding and Bibb counties for more than a decade,he became the first executive secretary of the fort Valley state College national Alumni Association in 1967. in 1970,mr. Palmer transferred to the office of student Affairs from which he retired as vice president in 1997. he now holds thetitle of vice president emeritus.

Because of their firm desire to give back, the Palmers established the hollimon-Palmer scholarship endowment tofinancially assist deserving students.

the Palmers, who are members of trinity Baptist Church in fort Valley, are parents to Cheryl Palmer, dr. tomiaPalmer (dr. Alvin) harmon, felice Palmer (Juanson) Pitt, Corey m. Palmer (a great nephew who came to live with thePalmers at the age of eight). they have seven grandchildren: Jaden, Christian, and mason Pitt; Christina and Alexanderharmon; malik and mikah Palmer.


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dr. eva Adams, a native Georgian, graduated from fort Valley state University in 1967 with aBachelor of Arts degree in history and Political science. Later she earned a master of Arts and doctorof Philosophy in history, respectively, as well as a Post doctorate in African history. she was employedfor 33 years at fort Valley state University in the area of history. While employed at fVsU, she receivedthe John W. davison outstanding faculty Award.

dr. Adams is a dedicated and ardent supporter of fort Valley state University. she is a life memberof fVsU national Alumni Association, inc. and a member of fort Valley Area Alumni Chapter whereshe serves as vice president.

Adams is a member of Zellner Chapel first Born Church in fort Valley, where she serves as a sunday school teacherand president of the Ushers Board and vice president of houston-macon-Peach Ushers’ Union. she is also a life memberof delta sigma eta sorority, inc. and a member of fort Valley Alumnae Chapter of delta sigma eta sorority.

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edward L. Boston’s hometown is newnan, Georgia, where he graduated from Central high school.he earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and Political science and a master of science in Guidance andCounseling at fort Valley state University.

his diverse career spans more than 40 years at every level of the organizational chart withincreasing roles of responsibility. Boston holds numerous honors and awards including Leadershipdevelopment, sales Achievement, mars tie Club, and nAfeo in higher education distinguishedAlumni.

his unwavering commitment to fVsU is demonstrated as a member of Wildcat nation, Womenin Gold, inc., and fVsU national Alumni Association, inc., where he once served as president.

Boston and his wife daphne tabor, ’72, live in fayetteville, Ga. they have two sons: Christopher edward and Brianmatthew.

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troy Young, pastor of hope for today ministry and the owner of troy Young realty, is a Georgianative who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance fromfort Valley state College in 1969 and 1972 respectively. Upon graduation, Pastor Young worked as ateacher and counselor for several years before becoming the first African-American realtor in maconto obtain a real estate license. thereafter, he also became the first African-American realtor to obtaina real estate broker’s license and own his own agency.

Young remains an active alumnus of fort Valley state University, and has served in the followingcapacities: fVsU foundation, inc. board member; Wildcat Commons, LLC board member; Lifetime

member of the national Alumni Association; member and current Chaplin for the macon Chapter of the fort Valleystate University Alumni Association; and chair and co-chair of the Black history month scholarship LuncheonCommittee for many years.

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tifton, Ga. native fred C. Greer is a staunch fort Valley state University supporter. he received hiseducation in tifton’s public school system before moving on to earn degrees from Abraham BaldwinCollege and Valdosta state College.

in 1966, Greer began his banking career at the Citizens Bank in tifton. three years later he joinedthe fort Valley branch as assistant vice president, eventually becoming its president and chief executiveofficer in 1995.

the financier attends first Baptist Church of fort Valley where he serves on the Board of deacons.A few of Greer’s activities include serving on the fVsU Board of directors, membership in the fort Valley

Kiwanis Club, the fort Valley Gun Club, the Peach County Chamber of Commerce and the development Authority of PeachCounty.

Greer was married to the late Vickie Lee. his adult children are Chuck and Angela. his hobbies include target shooting,gun collecting, world history, current events and reading.

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Charles robinson Jr. is president and Ceo of sadie G. mays health and rehabilitation Center. Listedin U.s. news and World report’s Best nursing homes list, the facility received an overall five-star ratingin 2015. having led the organization since 1996, robinson manages a team of 225+ employees.

robinson graduated with honors with a business administration degree. he later obtained a master’sdegree from Brenau University. his career is flanked by many commendable firsts: the first AfricanAmerican to become a certified fellow in American College of healthcare Administrators (1993); firstAfrican American to serve as chairman, Board of directors for Georgia healthcare Association (1998-2000); first African American to serve as Georgia Chapter of American College of healthcare

Administrators’ president (1996-1997). robinson is also the 2012 recipient of the American College of healthcareAdministrators’ facility Leadership Award.

robinson is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, inc., a 33° Prince hall mason and a Vietnam-era veteran.robinson is married to Belinda. their immediate family consists of two sons, Keino and Kip; daughter, Zanetta; and threegrandchildren, Keino Charles ii, Keiton and Zoie.

James A. Latimore is a life member of fort Valley state University national Alumni Association,inc. and past treasurer of the fort Valley Area Alumni Chapter, he received an undergraduate degreefrom h. A. hunt high school in fort Valley, Ga. and furthered his education at fort Valley state, wherehe received a bachelor of arts degree and later, at Georgia state College, he received a master of sciencedegree.

the alumnus was employed 44 years as a flight chief in the aircraft maintenance area at the robinsAir force Base. he also served in the U.s. Army for four years and retired from the Air force reserveafter 27 years of service.

Latimore was married to the late frances Green Latimore. he resides in fort Valley and is the parentof one son, James m. Latimore (Angelecia), and the grandparent of two grandchildren, James Jr. and noah Latimore.

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With an infectious personality, Paul robinson Jr. has maintained his love and support for fort Valleystate University throughout the years. Born in fort Valley, but raised in Worth County, robinson wassurrounded by fort Valley state alums and educators. from his siblings to his aunts, fVsU was their schoolof choice. robinson attended from 1948 to 1952, earning a degree in agriculture education and horticulture.he went on to earn a master’s degree in Adult education and Counseling from the University of Georgiain 1976. spanning from 1959 to 1991, robinson actively impacted students’ lives. he taught science toelementary and middle school students; became a guidance counselor, assistant principal, athletics coachand educator for adult learners in Georgia correctional institutions. he retired in 1991.

A regular contributor, providing thousands each year to support student scholarships, robinson is a member of thefVsU President’s Club, lifetime member of the fVsU national Alumni Association and fVsU dekalb County AlumniChapter, to name a few.

robinson and marilyn Padjot have been married for 35 years.

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former fort Valley state University today scholar Program member, deja Clay is a juniorbiology student from oglethorpe, Ga. she holds a perfect 4.0 in the College of Arts and sciences.

Clay graduated high school with 44 credits before joining fVsU full-time in the fall of 2015.Clay has received numerous academic scholarships and honors: Zell miller scholarship, eurgood marshall scholarship , CdeP scholarship, delta sigma eta sorority, inc. scholarship(fort Valley Area Alumni and Americus Alumnae chapters), Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, inc.scholarship (Warner robins Chapter) and the James h. Porter scholarship.

Clay’s role model is my mom because, according to the future cardiovascular surgeon, she is theperfect example of what perseverance and self-discipline is.

in addition to CdeP, Clay is a member of the national society of Black engineers. her hobbies include readingand spending time with her family.

her favorite quote is by nelson mandela: “e greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising everytime we fall.”

Kelly tidwell is a fort Valley state University senior, early childhood special education major fromroberta, Ga.

tidwell holds the highest GPA among her peers in the College of education, with a grade pointaverage of 3.8.

Artrico King is a junior animal science major from Peach County, Ga. the first-time fort Valleystate University scholarship recipient is a 2013 graduate of Peach County high school.

during his matriculation at fVsU, King has been recognized during the university’s honorsConvocation in 2014 and 2015. he also received the Collegiate Assessment of Academic ProficiencyCertificate of Achievement in 2015.

King holds a 3.9 grade point average in the College of Agriculture, family sciences and technology.the future small animal veterinarian enjoys swimming, ice skating, and drawing.

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2016 fVsUsL sChoLArshiP reCiPients

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testimonies from our

2016 FVSUSL

Scholarship recipients.

2016 scholarship LuncheonMonday, February 15, 2016 • Noon • Fort Valley State University • Health & Physical Education Complex

Master of Ceremoniesmr. elijah Porter

Alumnus, Class of 2015, Student Government Association Senator 2014-2015

Grace delivered in the lobby at 11 a.m. Please proceed to the buffet. Enjoy your meal.

Music provided by the FVSU Jazz Band

Welcome..........................................................................................................................................mr. edward L. Boston2015-2016 FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Chair

invocation..............................................................................................................................................mr. Bobby dickey2015-2016 FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Co-Chair

Greetings ......................................................................................................................................................dr. Paul JonesFort Valley State University President

*song ............................................................“Lift every Voice and sing” ................................ dr. Luciana m. Green

occasion/history................................................................................................................................dr. odessa mcnair2015-2016 FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Member

introduction of maggie davis Legacy Award recipients ................................................honorable sanford BishopU.S. Representative for Georgia’s Second Congressional District, FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Co-Host

solo ................................................................................................................................................ms. Courtney howardFVSU Student, Class of 2015

introduction of honors recipients ........................................................................................honorable Calvin smyreGeorgia State Representative, FVSUSL Co-Host

~Video Presentation~recognition of scholarship recipients ..............................................................................................ms. Vernita smith

Student Government Association President

recognition of sponsors....................................................................................................................ms. Jessica hatcherMiss Fort Valley State University, 2015-2016

Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................................mr. Courtney LesterMr. Fort Valley State University, 2015-2016

Benediction ..................................................................................................................................mr. Christopher CarterFVSU Office of Spiritual Life Director


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Dr. Eva AdamsMr. Edward L. Boston

Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Barbara PalmerMr. Troy Young

Ms. Deja ClayCollege of Arts and sciences

4.0 GPA

Mr. ArtRico KingCollege of Agriculture, family sciences

and technology3.9 GPA

Ms. Kelly TidwellCollege of education

3.8 GPA

Mr. Fred GreerMr. James Latimore

Mr. Charles RobinsonMr. Paul Robinson

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sChoLArshiP sPonsors*

CORPORATE$10,000 & Above

fVsU national Alumni Association, inc.

PLATINUM$5,000 - $7,499

fVsU Class of 1955

GOLD$1,000-$4,999

eva AdamsArthur & Bernice Johnson

Unrestricted or scholarship fundsara Bealing

Beulahland Bible Baptist Churchedward Bostontommy Brownmelody Carter

CB&t BankCentral Union missionary Baptist Church

City of fort ValleyCool n dry self-storage

isaac Crumblydorothy Crumbly

Barbara davisdevelopment Authority of Peach County

Bobby dickeyhelen epps

Annie evansfirst Baptist Church of Garmon

flint energiesfVsU Albany Area Alumni Chapter

fVsU Area Alumni ChapterfVsU Class of 1964

fVsU macon-Bibb County Alumni ChapterGamma Pi omega Chapter

marilyn Gantt

John Grahamrufus Greenrobert Greenfreddy Greer

Clarence hicksira hicks

edward hillhope for today, inc

houston orthopaedic surgery & sports medicine, P.C.myrtice Johnson

Johnson & Johnson family of CompaniesAlfred JonesPaul Jones

Kattie KendrickPhyllis KitchensJames Latimore

Albert LuceLynmore James farms

Joe maddoxmagnolia Baptist Church

Alfrieda mansonUlysses marable

maulvin engram educational foundationAurie mcCrary

Chandra minceyColette nash

new hope Baptist Church


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sChoLArshiP sPonsors

BRONZE$250-$499

norfolk southern foundationirma Penn

rosie PettiesQuantum dynamics, inc.

Gwendolyn reevessadie G. mays health & rehabilitation Center

saint Peter A.m.e. Churchsigma Gamma rho

stafford Builder/Consultants, inc.erogers stinson

sunmark Community Bank

trinity Baptist Churchtroy Young realty

Union Grove Baptist ChurchValley insurance service, inc.

Jeraldine Walkerhosie Waters

Council WilcoxCharlia Williams

melba WilsonWoodbury miracle fellowship Center

Juanita Bellamyinez BrewtonCollis BrownAnnie Corker

Critter fixer Veterinary hospitaldavid danzie/fall Line Contractors, inc.

sandra fluellenGita Gardner

Green Grove Baptist ChurchKristie Kenneymildred Ladd

Catherine Lemons

mark Gray insurance, inc.William mcCullough

major mcKenzieCheryl mcneil-Jordan

Gita PhelpsGrace raglandGentle rainesAndrew reese

Brencleveton trusso.t. Walton

mygleetus Wright

SILVER$500-$999

eugene BardenJames Basley

darlene BrownKrystal Conner

John dubrieldiane easley

marie flanderseugene fluellen

fVsU staff CouncilKendall isaac

Alecia Johnsondaniel Jolley

mamie JordanCharles King

Jeanette LamarKarla martin

melissa millerJanice nelson

haywood simmonsspringhill Baptist Church

dorothy striplingdelia taylor

U-save-it Pharmacy, inc.Carolyn Vason

Gold (continued)$1,000-$4,999


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Congratulations and Best Wishes

U.S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.Proudly Serving the Second District of Georgia


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29th annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon: Celebrating Scholars

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PreSidenT PaUL JOneS

and FirST LadY SYLVia JOneS

Fort Valley State UniVerSity

On Behalf of

Fort Valley State University,

Thank You Sponsors

and the Scholarship Luncheon

Committee for Your Loyal Support!


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To Members of the FVSU Annual

Scholarship Luncheon Committee:

“Thank You!”For Your Loyal and Devoted Service to

Fort Valley State University

Student Scholarships

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Edward L. Boston,’70 & ’72FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Committee Chair, 2015-16


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Congratulations and Best WishesFor a Successful

FVSU Scholarship LuncheonFrom

The Mighty Class of 1964


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Best Wishes to

Fort Valley state UniVersity

“Making an Investment in Tomorrow’s Leaders”

Rev. Hosie Waters & Family


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Mrs. Charlia WilliamsFVSUSL Member and

2015 Mag gie Davis Legac y Award Recipi ent


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Congratulations on the

29th anniversary of the Scholarship Luncheon

Proud Supporters of the Fort Valley State University

Memorialdr. alonza Leroy eppsYour Faithfulness Cont inues. . .

Helen reese epps alonza Leroy epps, Jr.

WWii Veteran • Principal

Counselor • Teacher


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2960 Napier AvenueMacon, GA 31204(478) 738-9770Fax (478) 738-0445

1342 Bethune StreetValdosta, GA 31601(229) 316-1198Fax (229) 316-1219


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ProUdly SPonSored by

MelVin e. and Jeraldine Walker

of Walker Enterprise

Congratulations FVSU!


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Trinity Missionary baptist Church

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Service Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday Noon & 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Church 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11:00 a.m.


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Valley Insurance Service, Inc.

216 N Camellia Blvd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030

(478) 825-2034

Proud Supporter of FVSU


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Rufus C. Green, IIProud Alumnus and fVsU foundation Board member



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Alpha Phi Alpha

Fraternity, Inc.

Gamma Sigma Lambda Chapter

Black HistoryIs America’s History!


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Congratulationsto

Fort Valley State University &

The FVSU Annual Scholarship Committee

Rosie PettiesRetired Director of the FVSU Learning Support Program


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Congratulations

and

Best Wishes

to

The Fort Valley State University

As You Celebrate The

Annual Scholarship Luncheon

Saint Peter African Methodist

Episcopal Church Family502 State University Drive

Fort Valley, GA 31030

Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Church School: 8:45 a.m.

Bible Study: Wednesdays - 7:00 p.m.

Rev. Robert Angrish, Sr.

Sr. Pastor


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Congratulations toFort Valley State University

and theFVSU Scholarship Committee

The College of Education

Dr. Edward Hill, Dean


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FVSU alUMni ChaPTer

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Congratulations &Best Wishes

Fort Valley state University

and the FVsU

scholarship luncheon Committee

irma B. Penn


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Best WishesAs you observe the

29th Annual FVSUSL

From Dr. Isaac & Mrs. Dorothy Crumbly


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BEST WISHES FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ON YOUR ANNUAL FVSU SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

Barbara Williams, Mayor

Jimmy BarnesWest Ward

Juanita Plant BryantEast Ward

LeMario Brown At Large

Melba HesterWest Ward

John D. Lane, Jr.At Large

Alonzo AllenEast Ward

Martha McAfeeCity Administrator


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Best Wishes for Continued Success!

Albert Luce

Congratulations tofort Valley state University’s

scholarship Committee


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Congratulations &Best Wishes

Fort Valley state University

and the

FVsU scholarship

luncheon Committee

arthur & Melba Wilson


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Proud Supporter!

29th Annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon

“Alumni Making a Difference for Our HBCUs”

Fort Valley Area Alumni ChapterMonthly Chapter Meetings

Every 2nd Tuesday at 6 p.m. • Founders Hall

Officers

Ashley Ballard – President

Dr. Eva Adams – Vice President

Melissa Miller – Treasurer

Frances Caldwell – Financial Secretary

Wilmetta Langston – Secretary

Barbara Corker – Assistant Secretary

Dr. Ira Hicks – Parliamentarian

Laurone Pete – Chaplain

Brenda King – Immediate Past President & Reporter


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Wishing Fort Valley State

University The Best!

Fred Greer2016 FVSUSL Committee Member and

Member of the FVSU Foundation

Board of Directors


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sunday school: 11:00 a.m.sunday Worship services: 12:00 p.m.

tuesday Bible study: 7:00 p.m.friday services: 8:00 p.m.

10165 highway 85 • Woodbury, GA 30293www.woodburymiraclefellowship.com


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Dr. Ira and Mrs. Annie Hicks

Best Wishes to Fort Valley

State University

FVSU Student Amenities Building


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Congratulationsto

Fort Valley State Universit y &

The FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Committee

Dr. Eva AdamsClass of 1967

Retired Associate Professor of History

and 2016 Maggie Davis Legacy Award Recipient


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Congratulationsto

Fort Valley State University &

The FVSU Scholarship Luncheon Committee

Lynmore JamesRepresentative EmeritusProudly Serving House District 135

Proud Sponsor and Supporter of theFVSU Scholarship Luncheon


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AnniE n. CoLLiEr, ShEritA ADAmS-hAUgAbook, hAroLD WALtErS AnD DoriS mEADoWS

roberT and Mildred ladd

JaMeS byron • darlene o. broWn

reTired TeaCherS and aSSoCiaTeS

in loving Memory of Mrs. erma hankerson

A Dedicated Supporter of FVSU

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“We are not makers of history. Weare made by history.”- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Much Success

on the

29th Annual

FVSU Scholarship

LuncheonFrom

Collette Williams Nash

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development authority

of Peach CountyDavid Cleveland, Chair

John Demons, Vice Chair

Fred Greer, Secretary and treasurer

Bobby Vinson • Ben McDaniel • Kevin Bentley • albert o’Bryant

Jeff liipfert, attorney • Charles Sims, Director • Jillian Bowen, Project Manager



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dr. Ulysses l. Marable iii1030 Peach Pkwy Suite 9

Fort Valley, Ga 31030

Telephone:(478) 825-3000

Fax:(478) 825-3099

Visit us online at:

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New Hope Baptist ChurchState Route 26 East

Montezuma, GA 31063

Reverend Allen Waters, Pastor

Worship Services: Sundays - 11:00 am (1st-4th)

Bible Study: Tuesdays - 7 pm

Sunday School: Sundays - 10 am

“Reaching the Lost and Teaching the Saved”

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Proud Sponsor ofFort Valley State University

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Fort Valley State UniVerSity’S

29th annUal ScholarShip lUncheon

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alecia JohnSon

Celebrating the

29th annual FVSU Scholarship Luncheon

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The Office of Marketing and Communications


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Celebrating the

29th annual FVSU


“Celebrating Scholars”

Best Wishes FVSU!

annie Grace Corker

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Best Wishes

to the Fort Valley State University Foundation

Catherine Lemons


The Office of external affairs


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dr. Gita Williams Phelps


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Dr. Donta Truss

Proud Sponsor of the29th Annual FVSU Scholarship

Fort Valley State UniVerSity’S

29th annUal FVSUSl

iS proUdly SponSored by

elVin & Sandra FlUellen


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Dr. Mygleetus Wright

Proudly SupportingFort Valley State University and the Annual FVSU Scholarship Program


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Open: Tuesday - Saturday

“Guaranteed to take Care of your Hair”

201 east Church Street

Fort Valley, Ga 31030

(478) 825-8619


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“Lift every Voice and sing”James Weldon Johnson

Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring,

ring with the harmonies of liberty;

Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies,

Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,

sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;

facing the rising sun of our new day begun,

Let us march on till victory is won.

stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod,

felt in the days when hope unborn had died;

Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet,

Come to the place for which our fathers sighed.

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered,

We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered;

out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last

Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears,

thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way;

thou Who hast by thy might, led us into the light,

Keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee.

Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee.

shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand,

true to our God, true to our native land.


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the fVsUsL Committee

Juanita Bellamy

Pamela Berry-Johnson

travis Bowens

darlene Brown

Gene Bryant

Brian Byrd

matthew Conyers

dorothy Crumbly

isaac Crumbly

Barbara davis

marilyn Gantt

rufus Green

freddy Greer

Linda harris

sylvia harris

ira hicks

Jeanette huff

Lorene ingram

ruby Jefferson

Alecia Johnson

Cheryl Jordan

Kenney Kristie

shonda Lewis

odessa mcnair

melissa miller

donald moore

thomas Palmer

Art rolack

michelle sands

dorothy stripling

Jason tate

oliver Walton

Council Wilcox

Charlia Williams

desmond Williams

troy Young

Edward L. Boston, ChairBobby Dickey, Co-Chair

Melody L. Carter, Ex-Officio

Be Bold • Be Amazing • Be Prepared

Fort Valley State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to

award baccalaureate, master’s and educational specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,

Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Fort Valley State University.

Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc.

1005 State University Drive

Fort Valley, Georgia 31030-4313

(478) 825-6474 • www.fvsu.edu/give-online

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students or

employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or marital or veteran status.

29th annual fvsu scholarship luncheon program - feb. 15, 2016

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