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FREDERICK S. HUMPHRIES, PH.D., UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, Presiding

PRELUDE: "BLESSED ARE THEY," from

"A GERMAN REQUIEM" ................................................................ Johannes Brahms

University Symphonic Band

PROCESSIONAL: "WAR MARCH OF THE PRIESTS,"

from "ATHALIA" ................. ..... ..... ......................... Felix MendelssohnUniversity Symphonic Band

William P. Foster, ED.D., Director

Julian E. White, Ph.D., Associate DirectorCharles S. Bing, M.A., Assistant Director

MEDITATION ................ ...................... Reverend Lawrence BarrinerDirector, Campus Ministry

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ........................ ................ The University President

COMMENCEMENTA D D R E SS ...................... .......................................... ..................... G arth C . R eeves

Publisher EmeritusMiami Times

Miami, Florida

PRESENTATION OF THE DEANS ........................ ............. James H. Ammons, Ph.DProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

CONFERRING OF DEGREES..................................The University President

ADMINISTRATION OF THE MILITARYO ATH O F O FFICE ...... ............................................................. Jerry Cheatom

LT Colonel, U.S. ArmyProfessor of Militar" Science

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AWARDING OF U.S. ARMYCOMMISSIONS ............................................................................... Jerry Cheatom

LT Colonel, U.S. ArmyProfessor of Military Science

SENIOR TRANSCENDENT CEREMONY ....................... Bennie W. Samuels, Ph.D.Treasurer

FAMU National Alumni Association

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS--

ALMA MATER

BENEDICTION ..................................................... Reverend Lawrence Barriner

RECESSIONAL: "POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE" .................... ............. Edward ElgarUniversity Symphonic Band

(The Audience will remain seated during the Processional and Recessional)

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Candidates for the baccalaureate degree who maintain high scholarship are graduated with honors.Graduation with honors is based on earning a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours at FAMU andmaintaining a cumulative 3.00 grade point average or higher for all work completed prior to the award-ing of the degree. Candidates graduating with honors wear cords during the Commencement Exercises.The averages necessary for earning graduation honors for all bachelor and doctor of pharmacy degreesare listed below.

Summa Cum Laude: 3.70-4.0-Orange and Green

Magna Cum Laude: 3.30-3.69-Green

Cuin Laude: 3.00-3.29-Orange

The printing of this program is completed before final action is taken on all candidates. The list of can-didates and honors is tentative only. The University reserves the right to withdraw or add names.

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DECEMBFR 16, 1995

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

PRESENTED BY AUBREY M. PERRY, PH.D., DEAN

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Stacey Dionne ArnetteEddie Bayonne*Neika Etoy BerryGwendolyn B. BryantErnest Graham

Albert Lewis Adderson, Jr.**Jerry Lamar Andrews, Jr.Ronnell Christina BarkerVenica RaShandle BlakelyMichael Maurice BurnsLaShun Patrece Caldwell*Jeffrey Jerome CozartAlvin W. DenmarkVanessa Marie GarlandPaula Yette Goodman

Albert Lewsis Adderson, Jr.*Jabani Mmara-Krado AkilLiana Lucretia BakerLamar BarnesBeverly Ann BeardGary S. BeharieAron C. Bell*Keith Tyrons BlakeAvis Valorese BoldenCatrena NeLai BoothJohn Andrews Bowden, Jr.LaTonia Y. BrennanOctavia Olga Brown*Steven M. BrownLa Taasha Denise ByrdKeith Claroy CampbellJennifer Denise CarawsayAvis Chiqutia ChaseHoward Frank ConolyAquana Bevanna CovingtonLinda Eaye CozartTaressa Camille CrossAmelia Celeste DavisAngela Seretta DavisPamela Lavenia DavisStephanie J. Dixon

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude

Garrett L. Homne Wilton Antoine Person*Matalyn Karleen Johnson Isaac Pierce**Brenda Joyce Mays Monique Gizelle Shaw*~Leirma Nichole Miller Tinika Nicole Thompson

Benita Arzella U~dell*

BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICETrellini Chariese Hart LaRhonda J. SmithKyle Mark Jackson Taqwanya Chenise Smith*-*Freddie Jeffery Kimberly R. StubbsJohnathan Houston Jones Laskesha ThomasMichael Shea Jones Lori Deanna WashingtonShaun Levan Marshall Larry James West. Jr.Cynthia Katina McDowell Louis Odell WilliamsLance G. Medley Nichelle Deshon WilsonJames Poney Pressley, Jr. Kisha LaShawn Wright*Renwyck Lydell Randolph Rhoshonda Anita YoungGeorge R. Richardson

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEDarren Lanier Duncombe Robert Lee McDonald. Jr.Dwsain Scott Faulk Apreal Sheronda MitchellLatasha Renee Fuller Vaughn Raphel MitchellNikki Afrnka Garrett Thelma J. MordicaStephanie Danielle Gentry Antssan Jermaine NelsonNichola P. Grant Stanley Lorenzo NelsonIra George Hall Robert Yi Palmore*Tern LaShawn Hall Chasitdy Mionique ParksNikki Yolanda Hammond*' Phillip 1. PatrickManie Ivette Hampton** Darren PettyJayne Leslie Harrell** Renee V. S. Possell-TolliverStephoneck Keith Harvey Debby Mania Presley-Jonathan Hilliard* James Poney PressleyTawana Lishon Hudson Eddie Lee Pressley, Jr.Tory DeAndre Hunter* Scott Pierre PrnceKeishon Jamil James Shalonda Monique RandallMark Evan Jefferson Rhonda Renee ReavesDavina Fleurette Johnson** Tonya Yvette ReedShannon Danielle Joiner* David Scott RichardsDonna Ann Jones Greg A. Rigby*Rodney James Jones, Jr. Yolanda Yoki RogersKevin Xavier Kaigler Jerrv Deshield Samuel---Michele Celeste Lewis Raymond Johnnie Sands, Jr.CaLana D. Loveless Rhonda Andrea SappAngela Jacqueline Mialden Tonya Denise Scarborough-Mirnam Ann Marlov, Yameche D. Sherman

***Summa Cum L aude

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Lichelle Tameria ShulcrTahembi M4 Simmons **

Nikenna D. Smart*Lcewin E. SneadRodney Van StatenJohn Edward Stewart, 11

Felicia Ann TompkinsWilliam Wade Tucker, Jr.Sia Ann WalkerMary Joyce WashingtonAndrea Aziza Weathersby*Gabriel Jabbar WileyCheryl Antoinette Wilks

Carlos Arthur WVilliamsKeith Reniardo WilliamsNina Serrelda WilliamsSherrie LaToria WilliamsCorey Decasta WilsonStephanie Nicole Wilson*

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMA'TION SYSTEMS

Dianne DeLicia AshfordVikki R. BernardEalithan Dion BlamneMarlon Jermaine CheathamMary Ann Clarke**Tijuana LaShun EberhardtKiah LaShawn GrahamJacques Cornelius Greenwood*Joseph D. Henderson

Psaunita G'nyne AndrewsKarole Denise BlakeRoslyn Denise Caldwell

Ronald Eugene H enry IIIlenry Jason HerbertJamal Carlisle JacksonMichael Anthony JohnsonDikila LaShay JonesPatrick Maurice JonesRicardo Roberto Garcia Lowe**Stacee Monique Mickens

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Kenyonn Kimberely DanielsSuzette Gibbs-Aloi

Steven Edward MoodyTill ani Celi na P~orterGregory Allen RichardsonLenzy Tyroiie Rutfin, Jr.*Jeff rey Leonard SimmonsIsrcal Smith, Jr.Trenton Eugene ThompsonSherry DeeEster White*Tameeka Latasha Williams

Deborah F. Hleeg*Edward RobinsonLaRosa Teri Taylor

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONPRESENTED BY MELVIN F. GADSON, PH.D., DEAN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Kalonda LaShon AlvinTenishelah Juan BarganierShermanitta Marquetta BensonYolanda Evette Benson*Monica Shilisa BradwellGregory William BrownKimberly Nicole Bryant*Brandon Scott Buchanan*Angela Ginene ButlerRon A. Butler*Sandra S. Byrd**Vandylia Michele Caldwell**Sherrial Trevor ClarkDelicia Joyce-Arvette CollinsDerek Arvin CollinsPaul Duane Collins*Gloria Vashanara Cullcr*Yolonda Ann Davis*B~ilandra Denise Dinkins**Michael Earl DozierNikki Lynn Edwards*<Jessie CherylI Flows rs-"Dawn Anncttc FountainMalinda 1Lanier FreemanRuth Aim Fross **

Margaret N. Fill

'C nt iau **c \I ri C ur IU&mii

Lesley Dawn Fry**Lamona Edythe GjillRonnie Hayden GrayErika Cherease Green**Cora Brown GriffinMarvette Detrece Gwinn**Christopher L~amar JacksonGary N. Jackson**~Audrey Rolle JamesLori Marie Jewett~***LaTona Marre6 Johnson**Tenishelah J. JohnsonDeborah Pac Jones***Michael Todd JonesEspanita Renee JordanDana Michele KaiglerKimberly Kaye Kersey*Kimberly Denise KirbyLeigh Sheniese KirbyJesse Earl Lamb**('haiilena L orriane Land**Jenniter Camr I c*'"Kasonja I-elisha I evcrettLori Anne LoseStephanie Ann McCallWalter H enry Mc.Kelvey, Jr.Kaii Rose Mohley **

Denise LaShawn MooreVernita Trinnette MorrisMegan McCline NelsonRalph Odom, Jr.Genevee Valdese Rawls*Rafael Frederick ReidPamela Lconna Rivers*David Anthony Rodriguez**Barry Duwanc RossRhonda Smith Rossignol**Jcrad Allan SamsAyanna Michelle Slater*Corey Anthony Smoo**Kimberly Gayle St. John- Register**Nicole A. StrongAlthea Renca SwansonLaRosc Toni "TaylorKim-Thi Thi Thai*Johnni i "DrucilIla" Washington*Ronald A. Watkins**Precious A\nn White*Eddie Lee Williams, Jr.Maxine F'elgar Williams**David Phillip Wood***Mary A. WrightLawsanna C. ZLimnermann**

**mSLIiM~M C um 1I I'

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FAMU/FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

PRESENTED BY CHING-JEN CHEN, PH.D., DEAN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGRobert Okang Bozeman* Shannon Adele Grady* Jamiyo Kenyatta Mack**Bess Wydedra Brockington* Toshika Claudette McConnehead

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Christopher James Campbell*** Tiphanie Chiquita Jinks Jenniter Lucille Penha**

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGEarl Anthony Bravo. Jr. '* Jeffrey Jordan Lamar WarnerLarry D. Davis, Jr. Gisela Nuzeth Kelley Nathaniel Andrew Wilson, IIIChristopher Perry Forbers Marsha Marketta Parker Peter Andrew WintAngela M. Harrold*"

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Charita LaTrice Bishop** Kenneth Theodore Watkins**

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGErwin Basil Flowers Shawn Darren Mayo

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE

PRESENTED BY ROBERT R. BRADFORD. PH.D., DEAN

Alonza Boston, Jr.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRI-BUSINESSHonxsan Dante Byrd Carmen Jennifer Gill

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

Lurleen Marie McCormick

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYIvey Chnistopher Kearson. Ill Anthony David Martin

*Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude **Summa Cum Laude

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Richard L. BuieEdsel Lamont Moore, Jr.

Corey D. PressleyMichael Beck Quick***

Michael Eugene ShepardAdam Richmond Taylor

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Earl Harold Johnson Spencer Bernard Long Ricardo RodriguezWendell Laurent Moore

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Brent Michael Chapman Joseph Steven Cook** Dustin M. Mizell**

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCESPRESENTED BY JACQUELINE B. BECK, Et)D.., DEAN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

Beryl Antoinette BlackKimberly D. Derico

Cynkeithia Michele LadsonMakeba Maisha Morgan**Monvette Va' Shon Pauling*

Ricardo Rolle***LaQusia Michelle Simon*

Jorge Cristian Catalan

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREPRESENTED BY" Rom F. KNIGHT, M.ARCH.. DEAN

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURETimothy David Chin* Rawle H. Gooding*

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES

Sunday EdukoreLourdes Mania GarciaSherril Elizabeth Jackson

Hyacinth Gweneth JohnMark D. Lewis

James Arthur Murray*P. B. Naki NarteySerge J. Rodrigue

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

PRESENTED BY SYBIL C. MOBLEY., PH.D., DEAN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Jenaya Pattrese AndersonWynette Jenene Benson*Elliot Thomas Bonner, Jr.LaWanda Demetria Brown*Quentin Howard BurrellMonica Patrice Campbell*Monique DaShaun Chapman **Horace Malara Clark, Jr.Erica Dione ColleyShane CrookMichael A. Davis*Ako Kayode DrewJerri Lynn Edwards*Kelli K. FisherBridget Michelle Fleming*Ray Fregia, Jr.David Eldridge Fuller**Kimberly Michele GambleByron Dion Gautier*

Michelle Yvette GilesRodney D. GoodsonSheronn V. Harris*T. Nicole Herrng*Oni A. Holley*Marsha Nichole Hopwsood**Deidra Michelle Joseph***Kristal Chemaine Marsh**~Trent Armontce McCain*Nicole Denika McCrayJames Calbert McMillan III*Roderick K. L. MerrixMarcie Angclo Pettis*

izona PhillipsJennifer Glennis Pittman*Jerome Robert Pittman, Jr.Darryl Dwight RobinsonStacy N. RobinsonRichard A. Rodney**

LaTasha Sheffield-Battle**Tracy Lynne Simmons*Laetitia Alana Sims*Barry Eric SmithBloneva Bethell Smith**Renalda L. Stallworth*Ingrid Patreace StephensMiaya Natanya StevensonReginald Jason Thomas. 11*Tiffany Alexis Thorn""Robert TurnerCorey Andre WarrenLona Veronica Watts*Tamara Yvonne WebbKilus J. White, Jr.Tiffany Paulette WhittleyDelan WightKatina Marie WilliamsKeith Harlin Woods

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM, MEDIA, AND GRAPHIC ARTSPRESENTED BY ROBERT M. RI:GGLES, M.A., DEAN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC ARTS TECHNOLOGY

Greer Annesha Alford Shantel Cachet Ervin

Nelson Jay Thomas**

Dianna Lynn Van Horn iii

Joy Chalisa McKinney

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGNSteven D. Powsell Eric J. WhiteAaron Edward Robinson

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALSIM

Parise Bostale BaileyJeffery L. CameronKevin Gerard Carter

Sheila Kayc ChesterBrian Jason Hines*"Natasha Lashaiin Jackson

Natalie C. PierceAva Nichol Smith**Hillary Alexis Sterling

Curn Laude *Mana (urm Laude -"Summam Cum La;ude

SCHOOL OF NURSINGPRESENTED BY MARGARET W. LEwIs, R.N., PH.D., DEAN

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Annette King AndersonEreka Darnell AndrewsChrnsty Elaine Ax*Arlene N. Barrett*Leslie Michelle Blackwell**Gary Bonner*Janice Veronica CailRosemarie Anntoinette CampbellKevin T. CassioRenee Lynette Holt-CopelandAnissa Andrea Dav is

Janice A. FaircloughThomas John FalzoiAlicia Deanna Fields*Keisha Renee FordMelanie Garvin*Michael R. Gill**~Michelle Lynette Greene*Brian C. H~am*Aloyn Dexter Hawthorne, Sr.Maya Angela JohnsonPamela JonesKatina DeKeshia Lynn

Gina R. MasseyGretchen MaurasJacqueline Lorraine McBrideSteven Edward MeeksCarol Herzeg RedwineTraci Lei Lani Jean SellersEssie Victoria SmithRebecca Lea White*Shawanna Denise WilderKia Kone WilliamsElsunasserwolth Kendall Winstead

SCHOOL OF GRALDUATE STUDIES, RESEARCH

AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONPRESENTEDo BY CHARLEtS U. SMITH, PH.D., Dean

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESAUBREY M. PERRY, PH.D., DEAN

MASTER OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCESCharles E. Hobbs, II

B.S., Morehouse College, 1994Gail Elisa Sutton

B.S., Florida A&M University, 1994

MASTER OF SCIENCETerra Lynette Bowen

B.S., Florida A&M University, 1992Tangela Reshe Clark

B.A., Florida A&M University, 1992Jawahar Lal Jain

M.Ed. Florida A&M University, 1992XiaoXiao Liu

B.S., Peking University. 1991Cherrolyn Catrece Mays

B.S., Flonida State University, 1991Title ot Thesis: "Indications of Self Complexityin Substance Abusers and Nonusers and itsRelation to Self Consciousness.

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude

Jacob Cobb Mays, IllB.S., Boston University, 1993

Title of Thesis: "The Vital Signs of LifeQuestionnaires Assessing the Relationshipbetween Individual Items and PsychologicalVaniables."

Bereket MochonaB.S., California State University, 1993

*'umma Cum Laude

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMEL\ IN F. GADSON. PH.D., DEAN

MASTER OF BUSINESS EDUCATIONDiane Wynn Viegbesie

B.S., Benedict College. 1971

Alva Melissa ArchibaldB.S., Florida A&M University. 1993

Cleveland Nathaniel Arnold 11M.Ed., Flonida A&M University, 19~

Aline Cloud BarkleyB.S., Florida A&M University. 1977

Andrea Delores BradleyB.S., Fonida A&M University. 1992

Warren Patrick CarringtonB.S., Flonida A&M University, 1993

Linda CribbB.A.. Florida A&M University, 1993

Wayne Fitzgerald GreenB.S., Florida A&M University. 1992

Betty Green-WhiteB.S., Florida A&M University. 1980

Bart Neel HarrellB.S., Florida State University, 1984

Nancy Dove JanousekB.S., Florida A&M University, 1994

Renee Lynette LemonsB.S., Florida A&M University. 1994

Faybrena J. WalkerB.S., Florida A&M University, 1994

MASTER OF EDUCATIONMichael Patrick Mullen

B.S., California University, 1983Felicia Nicole Pope

92 B.S., Florida A&M University, 1994Constance Denise Richardson

B.S., Florida A&M University, 1988Mlpenda Maat' Sa-Ra

B.S., Tuskegee University, 1993Angela Neal Smith

B3.S., Florida State University, 1989Franoiis Renai Stallworth

3 B.S., Florida A&M University, 1991David Lamont Valentine

B.A.. Florida A&M University, 1991Ann Weichelt

B.S.. Flonida State University, 1970Joan Denise Wimberly

B.S., Florida A&M University. 1977Terri Ann Wimberly

M.B.E., Florida A&M University, 1992

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONDawn K. Holley

B.S., Flonida A&M University. 1994

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTUREROBERT R. BRADFORD. PH.D.. DEAN

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Rolando R. GomezB.S.. Florida A&M University, 1991

Azfarul HaqueB.S., Florida A&M University. 1993

Cnistal Gail NicholsB.S., Florida A&M University. 1993

Anthony J. SamuelB.S., Florida A&M Lniversity, 1992

Nornis Dexter SumrallB.S., Flonida A&M University, 1991

Marcus Eric WilliamsB.S. Fort Valley State University. 1993

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESHENRY LEWIS III, Pharmn.D., DEAN

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

Rosa Marn Bassett

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESMamakiri Florence Maponya

B.S., University of The North, 1991Title of Thesis: "Pharmacological Evaluation ofNew Steroidal [16a, 17(x-dJ IsoxazolineDerivatives as Anti-Intlammatory Agents."

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYSimone Olivia Heyliger

B.S., University (of the Virgin Islands, 1988Dissertation Title: "The Effect of QuinolinicAcid on the Inflammatory Response."

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURERoy F. KNIGHT, M.ARCH., DEAN

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

Jose BurgosB.S., Florida A&M U..niversity, 1993

Tite of Thesis: "Place Making: Building aConnection Between the Organization ofExternal and Internal City Spaces.

Daniel MortsB.S.. Florida A&M University, 1992

Tiite of Thesis: "Architecture as Ritual."Robert Carl Rice

B.S., Florida A&M University, 1993

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

SYiBIL C. MOBLEY., PH.D., DEAN

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONDa' Lana E'vette Ballard LaVerne Charmaine Comerie

B.S. Florida A&M University. 1994 B.S., Florida A&M University, 1994Edith Dashan Browxn Debra Marnita Gaymon

B.S., Florida A&M University. 1994 B.S. Florida A&M University, 1994Nikaya Dwana Brown Jipaum Gipson

B.S. ,Flornda A&M University, 1994 B.A., Georgia State University. 1986

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Thomas Anthony GibsonB.S., Tuskegee Institute, 1983

T. Nicole HerringCurtis Coywin Hunter

B.S., Florida A&M University, 1993Kimberly Romal Jackson

B.S., Florida A&M University, 1995Adrnan E. Liburd

B.S., Florida A&M University, 1995Robin Natashia Mobley

B.S., Florida A&M University, 1995

Shane Mark PaulB.S., Ohio University, 1992

Arlissa Colette SandersB.S.. Florida A&M University. 1994

Tracey Lynne SimmonsSean Ante Walker

B.S., University of Florida, 1992Cednick Andrew Walta

B.S., Flornda A&M University, 1994Melani Dawsn Wilson

B.A.. The George Washington University, 1991

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM, MEDIA, AND GRAPHIC ARTSROBERT M. RU GGLES, M.A.. DEAN

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN JOURNALSIMDoreen P. Major

B.A.. University of Miami. 1978Mark A. Riordan

B.S.. Catholic University of America. 1987

Ann WeicheltB.S.. Florida State University. 1970

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LTC Jerry W. Cheatom, M.S. PRO-FESS~OR OF NAVAL~ SCIENE:

Anissa Andrea DavisDikila L ashay Jones

Robert Lee McDonald, Jr. Is~aac Pelarrio PierceLen/N Tyronne Ruffin

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in f4 mnitth ' tatee Nal~flrnCOL Melford M. Johnson, UI.S.M.C., PROFESSOR OF NA\ AL SCIFNCE

David ReadManie HamptonRobert Palmore

Dav id RodrieueiScott WAesterfield

"Disuinguished Mlilitary Graduate

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Amos GainesTheodore RogersMareatha D. Lightsey

Rogers GlennTom L. Dewberry, Jr.Catherine T. Maples

Ella P. DickeySimon Britt, Jr.Luke Thomas

GRAND MARSHAL: Charles U. Smith, Ph.D.ASSOCIATE GRAND MARSHAL: Eva C. Wanton, Ph.D.

Brenda Thompson Wright, Ed.D.Maurice Holder, Ph.D.

Virden Evans, Ed.D.Gladys C. Lang, Ph.D.

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About the Speaker...

Garth C. ReevesPublisher Emeritus of the Miami Times

Garth C. Reeves,publisher of the South'slargest African-Americannewspaper, The Miami .Times, is a native ofMiami, Florida.

A 1940 graduate ofFlorida A&M University,Reeves is the first African-American journalist tohave a million-dollar chairnamed in his honor. The Garth C. ReevesEminent Scholar Chair is located in the FAMUSchool of Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts.

Reeves graduated from Miami's Booker T.Washington High School in 1936. He thenattended Florida A&M University where hereceived his bachelor's degree in printing.Shortly after graduation, Reeves served hiscountry as a technical sergeant in the Europeanand Pacific Theatres. In 1945 he returned toMiami to work for his father as a reporter at TheMiami Times. He has also been a columnist,managing editor, and publisher at the Times.During his career, the newspaper won 25 awardsfor journalism. Reeves used the newspaper asthe black community's voice. Times editorialshave questioned the handling of police brutalitycases, inequities in municipal services and fund-ing, and other problems. During a county elec-tion in the 1970s, a red headline told blacks to getout and vote: they did, ousting a politicianReeves did not endorse.

His community involvement, however, hasnot been limited to publishing The Miami Times.In 1959, Reeves led a group of blacks armed withtheir tax bills to Dade County's beaches to protestthe city's segregationist policies. Ignoring a lineof police officers. Reeves and crew went swim-

ming. Blacks have been swimming at Dadebeaches ever since.

Reeves broke the color barrier in Miami'swhite establishment, becoming the first black toserve on the governing boards of Miami-DadeCommunity College, Barry University, the GreaterMiami Chamber of Commerce, the United Way ofDade County, and other prominent communityorganizations.

Reeves has had a variety of professionalexperiences. He served as chairman of the Boardfor the National Industrial Bank from 1963 to1975, president of National Industrial Banking in1971 and as vice chairman of the Board of CapitalBank of Miami in 1976. In 1977 and 1978,Reeves served as a Pulitzer Prize JournalismJuror.

He currently serves as president ofAmalgamated Publishers of New York City andchairman of the Board of People's National Bankin Miami. Reeves also is past president of theNational Newspaper Publishers Association. Heis a member of the Board of Trustees at FloridaMemorial College, chairman of the Dade CountyEducational Facilities Authority, vice president ofSouth Florida Council of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica, and vice president of the Black ArchivesResearch Foundation. Reeves is a life member ofthe NAACP and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Among his honors and awards are: theFAMU Meritorious Award, FAMU DistinguishedAlumni Award, FAMU Outstanding LeadershipAward, the 1993 Nova University EntrepreneurHall of Fame, 1987 National Kool AchieverAward in Communications and the NationalNewspaper Publishers Association, Publisher ofthe Year in 1977, 1982 and 1988. He has receivedhonorary doctorates from B.F. Lee Seminary andBarry University in Miami.

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Mr. Michael JamesMr. Kendall JonesMr. Ralph G. Coleman, Jr.Dr. William P. FosterMr. Roland GainesCol. Melford M. JohnsonDr. Charles U. SmithMr. Archie V. HannonDr. Arvid V. MukesCol. Charles HobbsMr. Randolph Stirrup

Mr. Harold WaltonMr. Henry KirbyMr. Ozel MartinMr. Keith MilesMs. Tammy HendersonMr. Larry TaitMr. Eddie JacksonDr. Julian E. WhiteMrs. Jean Williams-AdamsLTC Jerry W. CheatomCommander Clinton Baker

Mr. Leo P. Sam, Jr., Chairman, Ex-OfficioMrs. Dorothy P. Williams. Co-ChairMr. Samuel Washington, Co-Chair

Dr. Gladys Lang, Co-Chair

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Vdnmmentcement (fammitfee Amfbers

College of love and charityWe gather 'round thy noble shrine;We lift our voice in praise to thee,And ask a blessing all divine

ChorusFAM-U! FAM-U! I love theeI'll fight and win what'er the battle beThe Orange and the Green thy Sons shall e'er defendAnd loyal to thy voice of love attendFAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee!

On gridiron, diamond, track and field,Thy sons the vict'ry never yield,-And while they tread a broader lifeThy love shall stay them in the strife.

(repeat chorus)God ever keep us true to thee;Thy faith that truth shall make men free.Shall guide thy loyal sons arightAnd fend them thru' the skeptic night.

(repeat Chorus)