National Hampton Alumni Association

ALUMNI NEWS
October 1, 2014
NATIONAL HAMPTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
2014—2015, Issue 1
Greetings Hamptonians...
NHAA Inc.
2014-2016
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
Dorothy M. Lee-Murray, ‘80
1st VICE PRESIDENT
Dyanne B. Baldwin, ‘80
VICE PRESIDENT EAST
Shirley Farr, ‘64
VICE PRESIDENT WEST
Gregory W. Whiting, ‘68
RECORDING SECRETARY
Carol D. Bell, 07
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY
Gloria Thorpe Doyle, ‘73
TREASURER
Wayne G. Greene, ‘83
CHAPLAIN
Rev. Richard C. Keller, Jr., ‘74
Inside this issue:
Student Recruitment
2
Alumni Giving Cor-
3
Biennial Conference
Review
5
I am excited about my new responsibilities leading the NHAA,
Inc., and I look forward to representing you as your National
President during my tenure.
This administration plans are to work together to provide
resources and support to our Chapters and Regions to strengthen
our network and Association. We will be utilizing social media to
improve our communication with our fellow Hamptonians and
improve the Association’s visibility with our Hampton University
students to prepare them to join us as alumni as they graduate.
NHAA Inc. President
Dorothy M. Lee-Murray
Our Alumni Giving Co-Chairs will be implementing goals that
will embrace Chapters, Regions, Class Leaders, individual alumnus to participate in
giving back to our alma mater. We have a responsibility to make sure that our “Home by
the Sea” sustains and endures for years to come.
The NHAA’s mission statement is very simple…Recruit the best students to attend
Hampton University and financially support our alma mater to become and remain the
“BEST” educational institution to attend.
We are all proud of our “Home by the Sea” and the Legacy that it represents, so what
better way to show our “Blue & White” pride than to work together as a TEAM and
support Hampton University and the students through donations and scholarships. The
students need us and it is time to pay it forward and do the right thing. All donations,
regardless of the amount, are very important in achieving our goal.
The Executive Board of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. is ready to
“ROCK the BLUE & WHITE” and increase our Donor Base…Please join us!
Alumni Events
9
Mid Atlantic Region
11
North Atlantic
Region
16
Let’s work together to make giving back to Hampton University a reality every single
year! “Together…We Make A Difference”
North Carolina
Region
17
In the Hampton Spirit,
Southeast Region
23
Sports
25
NHAA Contacts
26
Dorothy
Dorothy M. Lee-Murray ‘80
President
National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc.
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STUDENT RECRUITMENT CORNER
Greetings and Salutations Hamptonians,
We are Calvin Ruffin, Jr., class of 2005, and Carole Dupree-Fennell, class of 1991, and we are your new
National Student Recruitment Chairs for the 2014-16 term. We are excited to serve Hampton and to work
with you all as we continue to recruit highly qualified and talented future Hamptonians. We would like to
share with you some basic information that will be helpful when speaking to students and parents. It is our
goal to unify our recruitment efforts and to act as an extension of the university. Please note the following
admission criteria as they have changed within the last two years:
Average GPA: 3.2
Average SAT: 1050 (critical reading and math only)
Average ACT: 22
For best consideration:
GPA:3.0
SAT: 1000 (critical reading and math only)
ACT: 21
Hampton is now test-optional: Students in the top 10% of their class or who have a cumulative GPA
of 3.3 in the core courses do not need to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, scores must be
submitted to be considered for scholarship.
For scholarship consideration students must apply and submit all documents before November 1.
Scholarships range from $5,000-$25,000 with a minimum of a 3.0 and SAT 1000/ACT 22.
Tuition- including room, board, and fees- is $31,702
We look forward to meeting and working with you and your local student recruitment chairs. If you have
any questions about recruitment please feel free to contact your local recruitment chair or contact us
directly at cruffin@nhaainc.org or cdupree@nhaainc.org.
In the Spirit of our Alma Mater,
Calvin Ruffin, Jr. c/o 2005
Carole Dupree-Fennell c/o 1991
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY F ACTS AT A GLANCE
Founded
President
Location
Campus Size
Number of Buildings
Motto
Nickname
University Colors
Conference
Affiliation
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April 1, 1868 as Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Dr. William R. Harvey
Hampton, Virginia, United States
314 acres
118
"The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life"
Pirates
Reflex Blue and White
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
NCAA Division I FCS
2014-2015
Undergraduate Tuition,
Room, & Board
Tuition (All Students)
Comprehensive Fee
Total Tuition
Room/Board
Undergraduate
Per Credit Hour
$19,548
$2,212
$21,760
$9,692
$496.00
Additional estimated expenses
include books, supplies,
transportation and other personal
expenses that are determined by
lifestyle and other cost-saving
avenues.
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ALUMNI GIVING CORNER
As we write this message as incoming Alumni Giving Co-Chairs, we reflect on how important Hampton University has been in our lives. I daresay the same is true for all Hampton Alumni. The tools you were given,
the hard-edged thinking process you learned, the friends you made and the degree you earned have likely
been among the main pillars of the life which you have built. We have been blessed by the opportunity to attend Hampton University.
Our appreciation for our education, however, is not the primary thing that motivated us to accept this position.
We took on this role for a very specific reason: although we consistently rank among the most elite HBCUs in
America, our percentage of alumni giving (14%) ranks well below those schools against whom we compete –
and this must change. We want to be part of that change with you.
So why would it be that we rank so low in alumni giving? After all, our highly ranked school produces many
successful lawyers, doctor, judges, accountants, teachers, military officers, etc., and our national alumni association is viable. There is no reason to think that our alumni are any less generous than those of the schools
against whom we compete. No, it’s not a lack of generosity or a lack of love for our school. We firmly believe that our 14% alumni giving rate is the product of the misperception that their funding does not matter or
that the University is thriving without it. And we are convinced that correcting that misperception will trigger
our alumni to rally in support of our school and to give. As in all things, knowledge is key.
Bottom line: if we wish to keep Hampton University at or near the top of the heap, we alumni must help to
maintain its preeminence, and advance the school to greater recognition for the benefit of itself and its alumni. We can no longer be satisfied with 14% alumni giving. It is up to us, the alumni, to help our
school. Alumni contributions assist with off-setting student tuition; building maintenance, supporting Federal
matching grants and under-pinning philanthropic Foundation support.
Your Alumni Giving Team is composed of Alumni Chapter and Regional Presidents, Office of Alumni Affairs and fellow graduates who are committed to this effort. We are spreading the word and working to increase the level of participation. Our alumni base is like a sleeping giant which, once awakened, will lead the
school to ever greater heights.
As Winston Churchill once said, “We make
a living by what we get; we make a life by
what we give.”
Andre DeBose, ‘80
Michael Byrd, ‘80
2014-2016 Alumni Giving Co-chairs
National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc.
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WAYS TO GIVE TO HAMPTON ...
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY NEEDS OUR SUPPORT TO...
 Provide support to students who need financial assistance to stay in school.
 Help increase our alumni participation giving rate. (We are currently behind Claflin,
Spelman, Morehouse, Tuskegee, Livingstone, and Central State!)
 Enhance the quality and reputation of our alma mater; improve our ranking,
therefore, the value of our degrees.
 Show corporations and foundations that alumni are supporting Hampton so they
should support Hampton, too.
 Strengthen the credibility of our University and enable it to continue to attract
experienced faculty and highly driven students.
 Help keep our alma mater relevant and secure.
Give Online: Use HU’s secure online gift form.
Check or Money Order: Fill out an online Giving Form, designate amounts and areas, make checks payable to
Hampton University, and send a printout of the form with your check to: Office of Development, Hampton
University, Hampton, Virginia 23668
Credit Card Gifts: For this convenient method that entitles you to the same income-tax deduction as a gift of
cash, use HU’s secure online gift form.
Electronic Fund Transfer: Print, complete and return the online Authorization Form to: Office of Development,
Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia 23668. Your checking account will be automatically debited in the amount
you designate at the same time each month and you may change or cancel your authorization at any time.
Wire Transfer: Contact the Cashier’s Office at 757-727-5663 Monday through Friday between 8:30AM and 4PM.
Matching Gifts: Thousands of companies will match an employee’s charitable contribution and in some cases,
companies even match gifts made by retired employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy,
you can use HU’s online search engine.
Gift Pledges: Complete your gift by making regular payments over time. Each payment is eligible for an incometax charitable deduction.
Securities/Stock: Appreciated Securities/Stock such as stocks, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets
are a great tax-efficient method for making a gift to Hampton. In most instances, you can take a tax deduction for
the full market value of the gift and avoid any capital gains tax. If you have further questions, or want assistance in
making a gift of securities/stock, contact the Office of Development.
Planned Gifts: HU’s planned giving staff will work closely and confidentially with you and your financial advisers
to ensure that your gift achieves your individual goals and expresses your personal vision for Hampton. For
additional information or assistance, contact the Office of the Vice President for Development at 757-727-5356.
For more information, assistance, and/or to get the indicated forms, visit online at
http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/ways.cfm or contact the Office of Development at 757-727-5764.
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2014 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE REVIEW
The July 24-27, 2014 Biennial Conference—Moving the Legacy Forward “Rocking
the Blue & White in Cleveland” at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland East
Beachwood, 3663 Park East Drive, Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, USA - was a big hit!
If you missed it, you truly missed a treat! From the Board of Director’s meeting
and mix and mingle in the hospitality suite to Friday’s opening session with Dr.
Harvey, workshops, the awards luncheon, installation of officers and president’s
reception, choir concert and dessert reception, to Saturday’s general meeting of
NHAA Inc and another mix and mingle to Sunday’s inspirational moment and
memorial service, it was truly an exciting weekend of updates, Q&A on key issues,
networking opportunities, good times and great friends coming together for a
common purpose.
Moving
the Legacy
Forward—
“Rocking the
Blue & White
in Cleveland”
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NHAA Inc.
Board of
Directors
Meeting
Opening
Session
with
Dr. William
R. Harvey
Workshops
Dr. Gladys Hope Franklin White presents a $10,000 scholarship
contribution from Dr. Margot James Copeland, class of 1973, to the
Hampton University School of Business!
Awards
Luncheon
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Anne Wims
Awards
Luncheon
with
Attorney
Sashi Brown
HU CO ’98
Executive VP
& General
Counsel for
the
Cleveland
Browns
(Speaker)
Installation
of Officers
President Dorothy Lee-Murray given Oath of Office by Past
President Dr. Patricia Larkins Hicks
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1st VP Dyanne Baldwin, VP East Shirley Farr, and VP West
Gregory Whiting take Oath of Office
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Recording Secretary Carol Bell and
Corresponding Secretary Gloria Doyle take
Oath of Office.
Treasurer Wayne Greene takes
Oath of Office.
Chaplain Richard Keller, Jr. takes
Oath of Office.
Installation
of
Officers
&
President’s
Reception
President Dorothy Lee-Murray, Parliamentarian Duane Boone,
1st VP Dyanne Baldwin, and Past NHAA Inc. President &
current HU Board of Trustees Member I. Emerson Bryan III
Student Recruitment & Retention
Co-chairs Calvin Ruffin Jr and
Carole Dupree-Fennell with
President Dorothy Lee-Murray
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Choir Concert
&
Dessert Reception
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Sunday
Morning
Inspirational
Moment
&
Memorial
Service
NHAA, Inc. Chaplain
Rev. Richard Keller, Jr.
gave us this wonderful
uplifting message before
we all returned home:
President Lee-Murray with Memorial Service Leader Edna
B. Johnson and Chaplain Rev. Richard Keller, Jr.
Communion servers with President Lee-Murray & Rev Keller —
Immediate Past President Joan Wickham (left),
Protocol Chair Edna B. Johnson (middle) and
Nominations Chair Kamala Lee Rolle. (right)
You can be alone by
choice, but you are
never alone if you have
accepted Jesus Christ as
your Lord and Savior!’
ALUMNI EVENTS...
JULY
18
SEPTEMBER (Continued)
Blue & White Marina Party in Washington DC
24-27 NHAA Inc. 11th Biennial Conference in
Cleveland, OH
13
North Atlantic Region One-Day Leadership
Conference, Boston MA
14
HBCU Jazz Brunch, Boston MA
20
Fall 2014 NHAA Inc. Mid-Atlantic Regional
Conference
AUGUST
1-2
35th Annual Hampton Ladies Luncheon
26-28 Parents Weekend at Hampton University
24
Yankee vs White Sox Scholarship Fundraiser
OCTOBER
24
4th Annual Gala of Hope
SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
6
Alumni Day (Pirates vs William & Mary)
12
Hampton Richmond Chapter Mix & Mingle
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1
-HU Homecoming (Pirates vs Morgan State)
-Platinum Experience HU Homecoming Party
12
Bus trip to Harrington’s Raceway Casino
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY BOOSTERS CLUB
BUS TRIP
HARRINGTONS RACEWAY CASINO
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH
Come travel with us to Delaware to enjoy a day of fellowship, and gaming.
$55 per person. Receive $10 in free slots and a buffet meal valued at $15.
Net cost to you is only $30. Trip payment is due by October 29th.
No payments morning of trip, unless cleared by Joe, Calvin, or Ike.
Invite your Family and Friends. Bus will leave the Burlington Coat Factory (Hampton)
parking lot on Power Plant Drive at 7:00 a.m., and return around 10:00 p.m. Please be
at lot by 6:30 a.m. Open to the first 52 people to sign up. Make check or money order
payable to: Hampton University Boosters Club. Make your reservation by calling
Ike Jones at 757-813-0511 or Calvin Pearson at 757-380-1319.
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MID
MID--ATLANTIC REGION
Mid-Atlantic Region President—
Toni Johnson-Conner ‘75
I am excited to serve as Mid-Atlantic Region President. The 2014-2016 theme
“Together…We Make a Difference” sends a message of unity, strength and
inclusiveness. I’m looking forward to an exciting two years.
Toni Johnson-Conner’75
MAR/President
Toni Johnson-Conner’75
MAR/President
Washington, DC Chapter...
The Washington, D.C. Chapter is excited to welcome the newly
inducted officers for the 2014-16 term:
Calvin Ruffin ‘05
President
Karina S. Allbritton ‘99
Treasurer
Carlene Reid ‘06
Vice President
Williet Hunt ‘81
Financial Secretary
Courtney Dobbins ‘07
Secretary
Felici Brown ‘79
Chaplain
The DC Chapter also awarded $2700.00 to four
students at Hampton for Fall 2014. The following
students were recipients of the chapter scholarship:
1. Matthew Austin - - $1000
2. Jared Bourke - - $1000
3. Justin Jenkins- - $350
4. Julian Boyd - $350
The chapter participated in DC Beautification Day on
August 23, 2014. The chapter supported Patterson
Elementary School, where the principal is fellow
Hamptonian Victorie Thomas. During the day the
chapter assisted with landscaping, painting and trash
pickup around the school and community.
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The Middle Atlantic Region is excited to support
two scholars at Hampton University, Kayla Brooks
and Shanice Wormley.
Kayla is a freshmen Business Administration major
from Upper Marlboro, MD.
Shanice Wormley is a sophomore Flight Education
major from Forrestville, MD.
Both young ladies applied and were offered scholarships of $2500.00 for the academic year. The Middle
Atlantic region is excited to provide financial support and encouragement as they matriculate at
Hampton University.
Thank you,
Calvin Ruffin, Jr.
MAR Scholarship and Retention Chair
Shanice Wormley
Kayla Brooks
Current DC Chapter Calvin Ruffin and Past Presidents Carolyn
Jackson, Jamie Tettey, Daniel Wilson, and Tony Cheatham
MAR Executive Board Induction, September, 20, 2014
Calvin Ruffin, Jr.
DC
Chapter
President
MAR
Scholarship &
Retention
Chair
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NHAA Inc.
Student
Recruitment &
Retention
Co-chair
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Northern Virginia Chapter of Hampton Alumni (NOVA)...
A Record Turnout for Gala by Northern Virginia Chapter of Hampton Alumni
By Carolyn P. DuBose
More than 700 people attended the 35th Anniversary Gala of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the National
Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. The annual event was held at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View
Hotel in Crystal City.
The crowd turned out in record numbers to celebrate this historic milestone. A special feature this year was
the recognition of 35 Hampton University Alumni, with diverse backgrounds, from throughout the
Metropolitan region. The honorees were: Melanie Bates, Todd Bell, Kendra Brown, Rev. Dr. Grainger
Browning, Jr., Judith Burton, Ataveus Cash, Victoria Christopher Murray, Edda Collins Coleman, Adimu
Colon, Dr. Alvin Crawley, Dr. Courtney Davis, Lieutenant General Robert S. Ferrell, Captain Norma
Hatot, Tiffanee Gale, Tamara Lumpkin and Sherry Maragh, M.D.
Also, Regina Milteer-Rock, M.D., Colonel Joseph E.Nickens, Sr.,USA(Ret.), Louise Nickens, Spencer
Overton, Marcia Milton, Pam Perkins, Randy Phillip, Leonard Powell, Welford Roberts, Allison Seymour,
Lani P. Shaw, Esq., Natasha Smith, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent Adams, PhD, RN, Patricia F. Ware, Lori
Williams, Ronald Williams, Esq., Daniel Wilson, Andre Anthony Wells and Siraaj Hansan.
Thirty-nine years ago, the Chapter was organized in Arlington, Virginia with 14 founding members. Gen.
Wallace Arnold, Patricia Y. Hollingsworth, Nancy S. Smackum, Joshua Thomas and Carolyn P. DuBose
were among those who attended the Gala. They were recognized at the event by chapter president Kelli D.
Boyer.
The evening included a star-studded lineup that featured a special performance by Grammy Award-Winner
Chrisette Michele. Also on the program were three media personalities and Hampton alumni: Adimu
Colon, Allison Seymour and Todd Bell.
One of the crowd pleasers was the appearance of three Virginia queens
wearing their crowns. All Hamptonians, Miss Hampton 2013-2014 Shayma
Sulaiman, Miss Black Virginia USA 2014 Shayna D. Jamison and Miss
Virginia USA 2013 Desiree Williams.
Past NHAA Inc & Mid-Atlantic Region
President Anthony Cheatham and Guest
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In the 35-year history of NOVA-NHAA, Inc. the Chapter has awarded an
incredible $200,000 in scholarships to local students attending Hampton
University. The Chapter has also distinguished itself by its service to the
community and the university. "Because of the efforts of the Northern
Virginia Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc., many
students have been exposed to the Hampton experience," wrote President
William R. Harvey in a letter of congratulations.
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Photos from the 35th Anniversary Gala of NOVA...
Thirty-five Hamptonians, from the Metropolitan area, are honored for their accomplishments
Miss Black Virginia
USA 2014
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Miss Virginia
USA 2013
Miss Hampton
2013-2014
NOVA-NHAA Founders (L-R) Major General (Ret.) Wallace C.
Arnold, Nancy Smackum, Patricia Hollingsworth and Carolyn P.
DuBose recognized by current President Kelli Boyer (red dress) and
Vice President Michelle Hudgins (left)
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More Photos from the 35th Anniversary Gala of NOVA...
Alumni LTG Robert & Monique Ferrell
Grammy Award Winning Recording Artist Chrisette Michele
Columbia, Maryland Chapter...
It just keeps getting better with time!
The Chesapeake Bay crabs, the professionally catered
meal, and the crowd of Hamptonians with their
friends & families! It is Columbia, Maryland
Chapter’s annual scholarship fundraiser--a crab
feast that is in its 10th year. It was held this year on
August 10th at our usual pavilion in Patapsco State
Park. The event was once again a success thanks to
dedicated chapter members and the many attendees
who supported the event. Have your Hampton attire
ready, and join us next year for a day of hardy eating
and fun!!! Watch for the Save the Date flyer!
. . . Submitted by: Kitola Pleasants Henderson,
Chapter President
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Montgomery County Maryland Chapter...
The Montgomery County Maryland Chapter (MCMD) is excited to announce that the Scholarship Committee
has selected Marisa Tukpah as the recipient of the Chapter’s $1,500 scholarship for the Fall 2014 semester.
Marisa is a resident of Germantown, Maryland and will be a senior Chemical Engineering major. Marisa has
a GPA of 3.18 and is active in the community through volunteering at the Hampton Virginia Medical Center
and the Peninsula Food Bank. Marisa serves as a mentor for Hampton University's Emerging Youth Leaders
program. In this program, she demonstrates teamwork by collaborating with other mentors to not only plan
but facilitate sessions that educate secondary students on leadership, interviewing skills and public speaking.
Marisa is also active in professional organizations including National Society of Black Engineers, American
Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers.
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
NHAA Long Island Chapter 60th Anniversary...
November is approaching quickly; the 60th Anniversary Ball is right around the corner. Please join us as we
celebrate 60 monumental years of the NHAA Long Island Chapter with an afternoon of dining & dancing.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 ~ 12 noon- 4pm ~ Terrace on the Park ~ Semi-Formal Attire ~ Donation-$75
You don't want to miss this!! To be apart of our chapters milestone, purchase tickets NOW!!
Contact Robyn Granby (516) 729-1994 OR Carol Bell (917) 532-0322
New York Hampton Alumni Chapter...
NYHAC Runs New York
On Saturday, August 2, 2014, the New York
Hampton Alumni Club, Inc. hosted fitness coach
Bakari Taylor for a workout in Central Park.
Andrew Nguyen, ’12 and Personal Trainer Bakari
Taylor, ’12 are Co-Founders of BodyBYBakari, a
realistic approach for clients to achieve a healthy
lifestyle instead of just a healthy phase. The duo
made the stop in New York City as part of the No
Excuses Summer Fitness Tour. With over 50
participants, the event was a fun opportunity for
alumni and friends to learn useful techniques for
developing a healthier lifestyle.
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Boston Chapter...
NORTH CAROLINA REGION
Winston-Salem Chapter...
Rev. Moss served as the senior pastor of
Cascade United Methodist Church in
Atlanta for 8 years until June 2014 when he
began his appointment at Salem United
Methodist Church in New York.
Prior to joining Cascade, he was the senior
pastor at St. James United Methodist
Church in Alpharetta, which grew from less
than 200 members to more than 1,200
under his leadership.
Mark your calendars now to come support
your fellow Hamptonian, hear a dynamic
man of God deliver the Word, and be
revived. You won't regret it!
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Annual Revival
St. Paul
United Methodist Church
2400 Dellabrook Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
www.stpaulumcws.org
Monday - Wednesday
October 27th - 29th
7:00 pm
Rev. Dr. Marvin Moss
Pastor, Salem United Methodist
Church, New York City, NY
2190 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
New York, New York
www.salem-harlem.org
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Raleigh Chapter...
Something BLUE Brunch - The Raleigh Chapter NHAA jump started the new fiscal year and its 2014-2015 membership drive
with our 2nd Annual Something BLUE Brunch. This year’s Hampton alumnae event was held on Sunday, August 10 th at the
Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC. We were guests of Raleigh Chapter alumna, Dr. Artrice Bader ’56. The event was a sea of
blue & beauty and our Hampton sisterhood shined. Local Hampton alumnae are already looking forward to next year’s brunch.
Hampton Alumnae, Moms & Daughters at the 2 nd Annual Something BLUE Brunch
The Raleigh Chapter NHAA is having at least two fundraisers this year to help raise scholarship funds for local Hampton
students. Please support our $18.68 Hampton University Shirts and/or $68.18 Motown Musical Fundraisers.
$18.68 Shirts for Scholarships: Please email raleighnhaa@yahoo.com to purchase your $18.68 HU shirt(s) for
scholarships. Please specify quantity and size needed. Sizes are available in children and adult sizes (Child Small through Adult
3XL). Please mail your donations payable to Raleigh Chapter NHAA to The Johnsons PO Box 702 Morrisville, NC 27560 or pay
via PayPal ($19.68 online) at http://www.paypal.com and send $19.68 per shirt to raleighnhaa@yahoo.com. Note: All chapter
PayPal orders will have a $1.00 surcharge. You may also give money to any chapter officer or chair listed below.
Sample Picture of our $18.68 Shirt for Scholarships
2014-2016 Chapter Officers – Jenisha Henneghan ‘00, President; Malcolm Revere ‘13, Vice-President; Gerri Furlow ‘86,
Secretary; Morris Johnson ’89, Financial Secretary; Leroy Sturgis ’66, Treasurer or Leslie Johnson ’89, Alumni Giving &
Membership Chair and Student Recruitment Co-Chair.
$68.18 Pirates' Play Date for Scholarships - Let's get together to see Motown the Musical at the DPAC in Durham. We have
group tickets for our alumni, family and friends to see the musical, Motown, on Sunday, Feb. 22nd @ 6:30PM. Please make plans
to attend to support one of this year's scholarship fundraisers. Donation is $68.18 per ticket via check (normal ticket price is $86.05
& up (Grand Tier Section). Note: At the time of this article, the Grand Tier section has sold out. If you want to attend the musical
with us and support the fundraiser, please email us at raleighnhaa@yahoo.com to join our play date in another seating section (based
on availability). Tickets are almost sold out for all dates so contact us ASAP to reserve your seating. If available, Balcony seating
will be only $50 per ticket.
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Raleigh Chapter (continued)...
Motown is the "true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight
music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and so
many more." Featuring more than 50 hits, including "My Girl" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," the musical "tells the story
behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack of change in
America.”
2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients – Every year, the Raleigh chapter awards at least $3,000 in scholarships to local Hampton
students. This year’s scholarships recipients include Tia Westmoreland ‘18 & Zyrus Johnson ‘18 for our Raleigh Chapter
Scholarships for incoming students and Arriana McLymore ‘17 & Gizelle Harris ’17 for our Allie Muse Peebles scholarship for
continuing students. In 2008, the chapter implemented a scholarship for continuing students and it was named in honor of Allie
Muse Peebles ’47 for her lengthy service as the chapter’s Student Recruitment Chair. In addition, Crystal Sykes was a recipient of a
student retention scholarship sponsored by Raleigh member, Claude Trotter ‘63.
2014-2015 Membership Drive: If you would like to join our chapter and/or donate to our Raleigh Chapter Scholarship Fund, please
mail a check payable to Raleigh Chapter NHAA, PO Box 26222 Raleigh, NC 27611. Dues are $35 (or $20 for Classes 2011-2013).
Due are waived for class of 2014. Please indicate on check memo, if for Dues and/or Scholarship Fund.
2014 Turn it BLUE BBQ – The Raleigh Chapter NHAA welcomed our Sesquicentennial Scholars, the Class of 2018, and their
families at our Annual Turn it BLUE BBQ on Sunday, June 1. Over 70 Hampton alumni, students, family members and friends
attended our fiscal year-end family event at Laurel Hills Park in Raleigh, NC.
Ogres: Shanice Graham ’15, (center), pictured with our Sesquicentennial Scholars, the Class of 2018.
Raleigh NC Hampton University On-Site Admissions Event
November 6, 2014
"You could be a part of any university. Only one becomes a part of you."
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Raleigh Chapter (continued)...
The Hampton University Office of Admissions and the Raleigh Chapter National Hampton Alumni Association invite
you to attend an On-Site Admissions and Information Event
Thursday, November 6, 2014 @ 6:00 PM
Martin St. Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1005 E. Martin St. Raleigh, NC 27601
High School Seniors will receive an immediate admissions decision at the event and are automatically
considered for merit scholarships (if eligible).
Note: The initial review process for scholarships begins in December.
All high school students, parents, and counselors are welcome to attend the information session.
For more information on admissions requirements, please visit: http://admissions.hamptonu.edu/
For more information on scholarship eligibility requirements, please visit: http://admissions.hamptonu.edu/
page/Scholarship-Information
High School seniors need to bring the following information to participate in the on-site admissions
process:
Please apply online at https://hunet.hamptonu.edu/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon, print the Signature Page & bring
it with you to the on-site
1. Application fee of $35.00 (non-refundable). Only cashier's check or money order accepted.
2. A copy of your social security card (for Federal Financial Aid verification).
3. Standardized Test Results ACT or SAT scores Note: ACT/SAT scores submission is optional for students with at
least a 3.3 cumulative academic GPA or who rank in the top 10 percent of their class, but mandatory for all students
wishing to be considered for merit scholarships.
4. OFFICIAL high school transcript Note: Wake County Public Schools students may bring an unofficial transcript to
the on-site as long as the official transcript is sent to the school.
5. One (1) letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher
An autobiographical essay/personal statement
Please RSVP to Raleigh Chapter NHAA at raleighnhaa@yahoo.com (email) or 919-906-6361 (phone
or text) by November 3, 2014. Please include your name, class year, phone number, high school
and intended major in your RSVP message.
Greensboro Chapter...
INVITE FROM NCR PRESIDENT APRIL BROADWAY:
Join us as we welcome the our New AD and other Pirate Guests to our
GREAT Region! Following the Mixer we will cheer the Pirates to
Victory as they take on the Aggies of NC A & T. See you there!
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The upcoming events for our chapter are as follows;

College Day at the Greensboro Coliseum October 7, 2014

Hampton Alumni Mixer at Grafitis Bistro in Greensboro
October 8, 2014 6pm-9

Hampton vs NCAT Game in Greensboro October 9, 2014 at
7pm

Crop Walk Volunteer Event in Greensboro October 19, 2014
at 2:30 pm
With regards,
-Jessica K. Jackson ‘11
Corresponding Secretary
jackson.jessicak@gmail.com
Tanya Thacker ‘93
President
tanya.d.thacker@gmail.com
ALUMNI NEWS
Greensboro Chapter (Continued)...
Hampton University Alumnus Inducted Into The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame...
Greensboro Chapter member Dr. Gladys Hope Franklin White received the
Lifetime Achievement Award on September 26th at the National Black College
Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony in Atlanta. Hall of Fame honorees are Black
college graduates who are nominated by their alma mater and selected by the
Board of Directors of the Hall of Fame. They are individuals who, through
work, participation or support, have brought honor and recognition to their alma
mater, their profession and their community. They are held in high esteem by
their peers, and are deemed to be of high moral character and outstanding
integrity. They have become one of the standards by which Black college
graduates are measured.
Dr. White attended Hampton Institute, Class of 1939, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in
elementary education and supervision. She later earned her Master of Arts degree in curriculum, teaching,
and reading at Columbia University and her Doctorate of Education in reading education from the
University of Sarasota.
Dr. White has worked tirelessly as an educator for many years. After her retirement from North Carolina
A&T State University, she founded Project CARE – Coaching Accelerates Rich Excellence. Designed as
the city’s first community church SAT/ACT Test Prep project, Project CARE has rendered invaluable
assistance netting students many college scholarships and awards.
Dr. White is widely admired as a champion of proficient reading and test prep instruction and for her
outstanding and true devotion to Hampton, the later of which has been recognized by the University naming
a campus residence facility in her honor—The Gladys Hope Franklin White Hall.
White was married to the late Dr. Frank H. White, graduate of Hampton University and the former dean of
North Carolina A&T State University College of Arts and Sciences; the mother of two daughters, Hampton
graduates, The Honorable Johnese White Howard and the late Dr. Sharon White Williams, associate
professor at Hampton University.
Dr. White said, “Plainly, my life is based on the premise that ‘All that you send into the lives of others
comes back into your own,’ while I ‘Let my Life Do the Singing.”
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Durham-Chapel Hill Chapter...
Raleigh Chapter (continued)...
CHAPTER OFFICERS FOR 2014DCH-NHAA Chapter officers for this biennium include:
PRESIDENT—Fredrick Davis II, ‘05 (davis.fredrick@gmail.com)
1st VP & ALUMNI RECRUITMENT—Doval Watson Jr. ‘13
2nd VP & STUDENT RECRUITMENT—Jameya Green, ‘11
RECORDING SECRETARY—Agnes DeWitt, ‘68
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY—Carol A. Nicholson, ‘73
TREASURER—Harriette V. Davis, ‘71
CHAPLAIN—Kenya Cherry Cook,’95
ALUMNI GIVING—Gloria T. Doyle, ‘73
BACK-TODCH-NHAA hosted its annual Back-To-School
Reception August 14th. Incoming Freshmen and
their parents, current students, and local alumni got
together to share college & Hampton tips for
success, delicious food, fun, and fellowship.
Students received gift bags of school supplies and
tips for success from current students while parents
got expert advice from Parent & Student Advocacy
Chair Theresa Watson. (Her spouse and four of her
children are Hampton graduates!!!). There was also
a drawing for a book scholarship.
Hampton Pirates will come to Durham November
8th to play the NCCU Eagles for their Homecoming.
If you are coming to the game, please stop by our
Tailgate Party and help
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Chapter President Fredrick Davis II with
new Hampton students from DCH Chapter area.
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SOUTHEAST REGION
Atlanta Chapter: GA Peaches To VA Beaches...
The Atlanta Chapter hosted the “GA Peaches to VA
Beaches” networking event Saturday, August 16th. The
event is to introduce incoming freshmen and their parents to
one another and to current alumni. This years event had a
span of 5 decades of alumni in attendance.
The fifteen incoming freshmen and their parents were
greeted with Hampton Hugs from the thirty-five alumni in
attendance and left understanding the "Friends for Life"
saying. Each freshmen left with a care box containing a first
aid kit, cup of noodles and school supplies with most
supplies donated by alumni.
Incoming Freshmen from the Atlanta Chapter area.
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Incoming Freshmen and their parents
ALUMNI NEWS
South Florida Hampton Alumni Chapter...
On August 17th, Hampton alumni from Broward, Dade, and
Palm Beach counties came together for food, fun, and
fellowship! This was our inaugural annual summer cookout as
the newly-merged South Florida Hampton Alumni Chapter.
Alumni, current students, family, and friends gathered to
celebrate our future Hamptonians as they begin their journey at
our “HOME BY THE SEA.” We even had two aspiring
Hamptonians (2015 and 2019) join us. Our most “seasoned”
alumnus, Mr. Gilbert Raiford of Miami (Class of ‘54), was in
attendance and provided us all with an account of his time at
Hampton, such rich history!!! Following the food and fun, we
held a brief meeting introducing our new officers, discussing
members’ financial responsibilities, and highlighting upcoming
plans and future events for the chapter. We, the South Florida
Hampton Alumni Chapter, are extremely excited about this year
and we’re definitely ready to “Let Our Lives Do The Singing.”
“To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting
sentence or quote from the story here.”
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ATTENTION FORMER STUDENT ATHLETES...
All former Hampton University student-athletes are invited to return to campus on the weekend of the Pirates’ football game against Norfolk State, Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18.
The game will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.
A reception will be held in the student center on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 30 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 18, there
will be tailgating, free admission to the football game, and recognition of the returning student-athletes during
the game.
“We are extremely excited to host this event that will honor all of our past athletes who paved the way for our
current Pirates,” Donovan Rose, Assistant Athletic Director for Development and Hampton class of 1978,
said. “I have received communications from former athletes from 1949 through 2013.”
All former student-athletes interested in attending should RSVP to Rose no later than Friday, Oct. 10. He can
be reached at (757) 727-5138 or donovan.rose@hamptonu.edu.
HAMPTON PIRATES FOOTBALL
8/30 Old Dominion (A,L)
9/6 William & Mary (H, AD, L)
9/13 Richmond (A, L)
9/20 Miles (H, W)
9/27 South Carolina State (H, CG, L)
10/9 NC A&T State U (A, CG) 7:30p
Maurice D. Williams
Director of Sports Information
Hampton University
210 Holland Hall
Hampton, VA 23668
(757) 727-5757 - Office
(757) 727-5813 - Fax
www.hamptonpirates.com
H=Home / A=Away / HC=Homecoming / CG=Conference Game / AD=Alumni Day / W=Win / L=Lost
JOIN HAMPTON
NATION TODAY!
WHAT IS HAMPTON NATION? A website? A
fan forum? A movement? An athletic support
club? It is all of these things. We represent a
national forum for all alumni, fans, and
supporters of Hampton Athletics to renew
their support for the university. Not only do
we want to showcase our teams through new
and exciting ways, but also to engage and
acknowledge our most valuable asset….YOU.
Visit www.hamptonnation.com
information and to join.
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SCHEDULE...
10/18 Norfolk State (H, CG) 1p
10/25 Delaware State (A, CG) 2p
11/1 Morgan State (H, CG, HC) 2p
11/8 NCCU (A, CG) 2p
11/13 Bethune-Cookman (H, CG) 7:30p
11/22 Howard U (A, CG) 1p
for more
WATCH THE HAMPTON FOOTBALL
TEAM PLAY LIVE ON THE PIRATE
SPORTS NETWORK
NATIONAL HAMPTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
ALUMNI NEWS
2014—2015, Issue 1
WHO TO CONTACT ...
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NORTH CAROLINA
REGION PRESIDENT
April Broadway
abroadway@nhaainc.org
PRESIDENT
Dorothy M. LeeMurray
dleemurray@nhaainc.org
SOUTHEAST REGION
YVONNE SAXON
PRESIDENT
ysaxon@nhaainc.org
FIRST VICE
PRESIDENT
Dyanne B. Baldwin
dbaldwin@nhaainc.org
SOUTHWEST
REGION PRESIDENT
Velda R. Faulkner
vfaulkner@nhaainc.org
VICE PRESIDENT
EASTERN REGIONS
Shirley Farr
sfarr@nhaainc.org
IMMEDIATE PAST
PRESIDENT
Joan McMillan
Wickham
jwickham@nhaainc.org
VICE PRESIDENT
WESTERN REGIONS
Gregory W. Whiting
gwhiting@nhaainc.org
RECORDING
SECRETARY
Carol D. Bell
cbell@nhaainc.org
ALUMNI GIVING
CO-CHAIRS
Andre DeBose
Michael Byrd
adebose@nhaainc.org
mbyrd@nhaainc.org
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY
Gloria Thorpe Doyle
gdoyle@nhaainc.org
STUDENT
RECRUITMENT
CO-CHAIRS
Carole Dupree-Fennell
Calvin Ruffin, Jr.
cfennell@nhaainc.org
cruffin@nhaainc.org
TREASURER
Wayne G. Greene
wgreene@nhaainc.org
TECHNOLOGY
CHAIR
Raquel Watson
rwatson@nhaainc.org
CHAPLAIN
Rev. Richard Keller, Jr. rkeller@nhaainc.org
PARENT & STUDENT
ADVOCACY CHAIR
Karen Tanner-Oliphant
koliphant@nhaainc.org
MENTOR & CAREER
NETWORK CHAIR
Norma J. Hatot-King
nking@nhaainc.org
OTHER OFFICERS
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Duane Boone
dboone@nhaainc.org
MEMBER
ADVANTAGE CHAIR
Lauren Legette
llegette@nhaainc.org
LEGAL COUNSEL
Attorney Lani P. Shaw
lshaw@nhaainc.org
NOMINATIONS
CHAIR
Kamala Lee Rolle
krolle@nhaainc.org
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
REGION PRESIDENT
Toni H. JohnsonConner
tconner@nhaainc.org
TELLER
Theresa R. Matthews
tmatthews@nhaainc.org
MIDWEST REGION
PRESIDENT
Evelyn M. Disher
edisher@nhaainc.org
PROTOCOL CHAIR
Edna B. Johnson
ejohnson@nhaainc.org
NORTH ATLANTIC
REGION PRESIDENT
Gena Pemberton
gpemberton@nhaainc.org
EMERITUS CLASS
REPRESENTATIVE
Dr. Gladys Hope
Franklin White
gwhite@nhaainc.org
NHAA Inc.
Office of Alumni Affairs
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
This newsletter is published
quarterly. Send news and
information to
Corresponding Secretary
Gloria Doyle at
gdoyle@nhaainc.org by
September 30, December 31,
March 31, and June 30.
The National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. seeks to be inclusive and to include alumni, students, parents, faculty,
administration, staff, friends, partners,
significant others, and pre-alumni. Our
mission is to raise funds for the University, help with the recruitment of students,
develop alumni chapters, and to enhance
the Hampton Legacy.
“Together...We Make A Difference”