Morgan State University - Promethean Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 178 of the 1988 volume:

11 Morgan State Promethean Campus Life...........Page 4 Contents Seniors....................Page 16 I Underclassmen...........Page 33 2 1 Juniors...Page 34 Sophomores....... ........Page 39 Special Events......Page 95 Sports...........Page 85 Yearbook Staff... Page 80 CAMPUS LIFE Morgan State’s campus is en- gulfed with much enthusiasm and vitality. Students from different walks of life congregate and exchange ex- citing ideas and share varied experiences. 5 THE PEOPLE 6 THE SNOW 10 Mm i ARGONNE v 13 CREW 14 15 Seniors Patricia Y. Beniamin Oladipo Adegbite Cynthia G. Anderson Maurice D. Bailey Tanya Barton Annette Bell Emmanuel Anasoh SI Jerry Austin Stephanie Bailey Bruce R. Battle Deneen Berry Vera M. Boardley Ronald S. Brisbane Cynthia L. Adams Aaron Anakaraonyc Allen Bailey Tina M. Barnes Paul Adegbrto Edmund Anyanwu Edna L. Barnes Felicia Becoate % .. vA Charles Eg be Timothy L. Fitts Rotalyn V Frederick Chuks Eleonu Wayne Evan Ceylon Frett Amy Georgia Lisa Eley Tri Fatnbee Seydou Ganou William Elliot Iblnabo Elite-Dokubo Jamclla Ferguton Gary W. Field . Jr. Ltea Fowler Brian Garrett Kenneth M. Francta Beverly Garritor 20 Stephen W Gathungu Ruth Gilliam Chrlttle Gray Robert Green Brian T Hammond Kevin Hawkins Cyril A. Iweh Nicole Hammond Saturday U. Ibok Felicia A. Guyton Angela M Hughe Archibald Ihegaranya Jaquelln Hair Pamela Harris Darrel Hunt Joseph lleleii Morris Hamlin Donald K. Hart Cynthia LaVcrnc Horton Janls C. Isacc 21 Michael Briscoe John H. Brttttngham Charles Brooks Kelley Clark Samuel Chisolm Gregory Clark Sheldon Bullock 18 Pamela Cleckley Rhonda Clinton Raynett Colston Patricia Cromwell Marsden Coates Candice Distance Cyril Echebiri I • 4 Velda S. Curtis Susan Edukc Felicia R. Coleman Saundra Davenport Abdlaziz Dualeh Beverly Collins Pamela Craft Warren Davis Claudia Edwards Stephen Collymoro Raymond S. Dingle Fnday M. Efcytni 19 Karen Jackson Kevin Paul Johnson Sandra D. Johnson Ursula Jones Miriam Jackson Andre Johnson Luther M. Johnson Tina Johnson Shelley Joyner David Knrangu Doreene Keene Rotunda Jenkins Donald Fellah ' Johnson Sandra Johnson Kioka Jones Lois C. Ketno ■ 22 John Klelnberg Cuny Marc Teresa McCassell Bernard W. Lewis Kevin Little Kim Manning Alex Martinez StL. Deberry Maranrique 23 Tonya McCombs Lisa A McCoy Berna Me Elroy Donna McFadden Ellen MeGoinsy Tracey McNamara Marte Denise Mirabeau Stephanie Murchison Christopher McKinney Eugene H Moody Dale Newman Robert L. McSee Inglish Morgan Gall Newman Henry Me la In Ronda Morgan Omar Muhammad Ifcanyl Ngene Charlene Mdeod Felicia L. Morrison Duncan Mukira Irene S.S. Nlba 24 Anthony C. Nsoku Matthew Odezugo Nnamch Okeke Sean 0 bome Devi C Phear Inyang Ntekun «It Chari e Ogada Mac Uchenna Okoli Trevor Phillip Simon Nwatgwe Elkana Ogba Ify Onyemah Marvin J. Perry Jame E. Pierce III Fldebs Nytvth Florence Oht JeliH Ogundele Adedayo S Ojo Ablola T Opere Benjamin Orugbam Genevtt C. Pcterkm Darlene M Pollard Leon L. Pettaway Ltsa Pott 25 Fabian Prine Timothy Robinson Tony Rose Lisa Shane Jenese Pringle Darren L Purnell Monica Rankin Brian Keith Short Carla Richardson Cynthia A. Scott Berwyn A. Simms Carmen Pulley Lisa M. Punter LaTonya Richardson Oscar Sckete % Thomas Sledd Aleta Pulliam Donita Robinson Slacl T. Shands Ann Snowden 26 Bagatunde Sonircgun Rochelle Stevens Brtdgcttc Smith Cheryl Stewart Daphne A. Smith There E. Smith Janice Stewart Doneen Talley Curley Thom a 27 Pamela Taylor Phillip Taylor Yolanda Taylor Carla Thomas Lillie Mae Walker Joyce E. Washington Sherri Watkins Darmey Tolllvar I. J. Uzombo Vanessa Walker Lashaun Washington Kevin Weddington Deborah Torain DeAnnc Wade Krusheta Walton Tracey Washington Patricia Weems Melissa A. Wade Tamara Washington Michele Welch Ronald Tucker S. Vanessa Wagner Tonya Warren Karl Waters Byron Wickham 28 Kyle White Cherdynn Williams Mire H. Yusuf Warren Wilson Stacey L. Yates WllUam Wilson Yolunda V. Young 79 Juniors Sharon Authur Tania Bell Raquel Benlmgcr Keith Bennett Tracey Berryman Deirdre Blue Nicole Burle 34 Yolanda Cabodevilla MKael Canady Sheila Carmon Shawn Christian James Gray 3$ Vickie Johnson Tamara Lee Racheile Marshall David Mlncey A Janet Lattie Lattice Nelson Deam� Odlc Sheree Odum Bridge� PatiBo L 38 Sophomores Shereem Atkins Dana Brown Nina Baker Tracy Boyland Mark Branch Tacey Brown Daniel Carter Arlene CoJe 19 Sophomores in a class by themselves. Son:a Coles Valerie Colmorc Carol Jones Sabina Ferguson — — Liva Gerald . A 4 Joel Jefferson 40 41 42 n 43 Fredrick Banks Lee Harold Barton Bridget Marie Bender Nedenia Bennett Sheranc Bunting Aprtl Cain Michelle Brantley Yvonne Campbell Michele Braxton Sabrina Bruce Paullette Cart ledge Kim Dailey Regina Davenport Katrina Dorsey James Dozier Roslyn Briscoe Lynctte Duke Jackie Quart Timothy Douglas J Andro Fordo Ann George Mark Gray Tammy Griffin Gary Gray ) ia WL i . Tammy Griffis Reginald Hendricks 48 49 fl Sewly Mickle Byron Miller Renee Wevcrson Charles Neverdon Ruth Odamitten George Parker Allyson Pemberton Richard Pitt Ronald Potocher Alphonso Ragln 50 Rosalind Shropshire Mark Robinson Pamela Smith Raymond Solomon Nicole Smith Sheronda Smith Shonda Smith Ladonna Stanley Tonya Stroman Lyndon Turner Faculty— Staff — Administrators The President’s Message To the Class of 1988: Completing your undergraduate education is an exhilarating and thrilling time in one’s life. You have reached a milestone in your life, and you are about to enter the professional world of work or continue your education at the graduate level or both. Should you enter the world of work, remember all that Morgan has instilled in you about the role of the professional and the need to accept challenges as well as be initiatory in all your efforts. Should you pursue graduate education, be most conscious of the independent nature of graduate study and the desire to discover new ideas and concepts which will add to the storehouse of knowl- edge for all humanity. Your world will also broaden now in terms of family and loved ones. You will be a role model for younger members of your fam- ily. You will be a symbol for your own offspring. You will be a source of pride for your parents and older relatives. You must take care of your loved ones and remember your responsibility to them and to your extended family of Morganites. There are many decisions to be made in future years, and must be certain to be a part of that decision-making process. Chart your course and make your contribution whether it is in the natural sciences, the social sciences, or the humanities. Never forget your heritage, “Fair Morgan” and the fact that “You Owe Your Children a Black College.” To each and every one of you, I wish you good health, excellent careers, and joyful living. — Earl S. Richardson President Earl S. Richardson Faculty — Staff — Administrators Dr. Jean Clark Dr. Esther J. Ridley Acting Dean, Arts and Sciences Dr. Gilbert Maddox Dr. Vernon Gray Dr. Emestein Walker Dr. William Nelson Dr. Milford Jeremiah Dr. Leila Curry 56 Dr. Gladson Nwannc Dr. William Proctor Dr. Gosslc Hudson Dr. Frederick Oliver Dr. Udo Esslen Prof. Denke Rival Dr. Maureen Byrd Mm Dr. Howard Alford Dr. Wallace Gatewood Dr Wendell Jackson Dr. Frederick Anderson Tanner Cl-r) Dr. Ernesteln Walker (History). Dr. Clarence Faulcon. Physical Education-Health. Dr. James Hudson. Prolessor Cynthia Harvey. Director of Academic Computer Center Dr. Dclroy Comtek Dr. Frederick Oliver Dr. Leon Donaldson Dr. Ernest Silversmith Dr. Jerelyn Manual Dr. Alex Aning Dr. Karen Robinson Dr. Anthony Jones Col. Robert Cheeks 57 ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA AKA Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc. was founded at Howard Uni- versity on January 15. 1908. The sorority consists of a group of goal-oriented young ladies who are determined to stand for ex- cellence. The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is to cul- tivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards and to promote unity and friendship among college women. 61 A £A ALPHA PHI ALPHA Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., the first Black Greek-ietter fraternity, was founded December 4, 1906 at Cornell University, Ithaca. New York, by seven men. Since then, over 150.000 men have passed though the ranks in chapters throughout the United States and abroad. Some national projects include the Boy Scouts, teen pregnancy, education, entreprenuershlp and voter registration. 63 Iota Phi Theta Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. was founded at Morgan State University on September 19. 1963. Iota’s purpose is to establish brotherhood and a sense of mature responsibility, while maintaining one’s pride and self-confidence. GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA Gamma Sigma Sigma was founded in 1952 at Beekman Towers in New York City. Gamma Sigma Sigma was reactivated in March 1980 on Morgan’s campus. 64 Groove Phi Groove Groove Phi Groove was founded at Morgan State University in 1962. Its purpose is to promote unity and love among their brothers and sisters, nationally and internationally. 65 Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Alpha Psi was founded January 5, 1911. The fraternity consists of group of intelligent young men wh j display qualities of leadership, responsi, bility and, above all, brilliance and Intel, lectual stamina. This fraternity is very active concerning campus beautification projects and sponsoring projects for th community, on a national level. They are very concerned about the assault on illiterary and denunciation of apartheid. 66 Omega Psi Phi 67 i Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. was founded at Howard University In 1911. and Pi Chapter was founded at Morgan State In 1923. The fraternity was founded on four principles: manhood, scholarship, perserverance, and uplift. Phi Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc was founded at Howard University on January 3. 1914. Sigma’s promote Greek- letter organizations’ historical ideas and Ideals. as Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded at Butler University on November 31, 1922. The Beta Tau Chapter of the sorority was established at Morgan State on November 16, 1954. Sigma Gamma Rho Is devoted to motivating youth to greater achievements, wholesome living. Inspired actions, and new horteons. 69 1 Zeta Phi Beta Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Inc. was orga- nized at Howard University on January 16. 1920. The objectives of Zeta Phi Beta are service, sisterly love, and scho- larship. 70 The French Club Morgan State University’s French Club is composed of a number of dedicated students. The club’s purpose is to acquaint students with French culture in order to further enlighten them. 71 Marketing Club The Marketing Club gives majors a chance to col- laborate on devel- oping their market- ing skills. The club also promotes learning about new marketing techniques and 77 new avenues. career International Students International students assist in an aculturating students to the Ameri- can society and to the Morgan State Family. Students come from countries on three dif- ferent continents. 73 Society for the Advancement of Computer Science (SACS) The purpose of the Society for the Advancement of Computer Science is to learn and maintain techniques in programming and data processing and to delve into the many facets of com- puter science, particularly those related to their major areas of study. Peer Counselors The Peer Counselor Program began in the fall of 1974. Under the supervision of faculty advisors, Peer Counselors as- sist counselors with freshmen. 75 Sophomore Class Executive Board The sophomore class executive board plans trips, hold confer- ences and generally inform sopho- mores of the activities on the campus. 76 m i Department of Recreation The recreation department’s aim is to provide Morgan stu- dents with an extracurricular outlet. The recreation center is located on the ground floor of the McKeldin Center which is very convenient to all stu- dents. The center is equipped with eight pool tables and a number of video games. It also has chess tables, and snack machines. Mr. Moses Rivers headed the recreation area during the 1987-88 school year. 77 Winners of the pool tournament sponsored by the Recreation Depart- ment receive tro- phies presented by Floyd Taliaferro, Director of the McKeldin Center. 78 Student Government Association The Morgan State University Student Government Association is comprised of three branches: the Ex- ecutive Board, the Student Judiciary, and the Stu- dent Senate. SGA serves as a liaison between the student body and the University administration. In addition to working for the betterment of our edu- cational environment, SGA also provides its con- stituents with social activities. Activities included trips to football and basketball games, a trip to Harlem, New York, a sneak preview of Spike Lee’s “School Daze”, and the infamous one-dollar party! SGA members work diligently for their constituen- cy, and you can be sure that some will be Ameri- ca’s future leaders. A likely candidate is President Candice Distance. The yearbook staff worked ardously to produce the 1988 Promethean. The staff re- ceived no monetary com- pensation, but had the satisfaction of knowing that it gave the class of ’88 a beautiful remem- brance of its college years. The staff Included: Joel Jefferson (Editor-in-Chief). Cecelia Ross (Office As- sistant). Antonn Robinson (Layout Specialist). Ngozi Okara (Public Relations), Lisa Lewis (Business Manager). Tom Gibson (Photographer). David Eller (Writer), Lauren Chavis (Sports Editor), Johnathan Brunson (Pho- tographer), Staci Jackson (Campus Editor), Carla St. Rose (Layout Specialist), Ande Johnson (Photographer), Robert Wright (Photographer), and lastly Dr. Wendell Gorum (Advisor). The staff sacrificed other ex- tra-curricular activities and even study time to make this yearbook memorable, but they felt it was worth it. so 81 Layout Specialist Antonn Robinson The Spokesman The Spokesman, Morgan’s Stu- dent newspaper, keeps the stu- dents abreast of current issues that affect the university. Working as a team the Spokes- man staff prepares to print out yet another interesting issue. 82 83 8- The Morgan State Bears Football Team The Bears under Coach Jesse Thomas experienced a season filled with many challenges. A group of spirited players, a strong defense, and tough running backs will paint a bright future for the Bears. 87 Morgan State Cheerleaders .1 d Morgan State Wrestling Team The wrestling team is a perenial power nationally. They are tough competitors with a strong sense of achievement, with several members receiving All-Ameri- can status. The Basketball Team Morgan’s Basketball Team experienced a season full of challenges that they met head on. Under the leadership of Coach Nat Frazier, the Bears have found new strength and are on the road to bringing Morgan back to national prominence. 97 � 3 HI Special Events HANDS ACROSS MORGAN! Hands Across Morgan is an event that promotes student- faculty union. Inspired by Hands Across America and joined by actor Ossie Davis, the Morgan family joins hands to sing. President Earl Richardson officially opens the ceremony. i 99 Homecoming 1988! too VA YOU OWL YOUR r £m CHILDRFN a BWm 131 ACK UNIVFRSHY YOUR OWE YOU children a s black university — 101 102 1 103 President of Student Government Association. Miss Candice Distance Miss Delta Sigma Theta, Miss Kimberly Jackson 104 106 108 Miss Morgan, Adrianne Edwards, enjoys the gala happenings. 109 Laveria Jackson and friends lend their voices in opening the Homecoming game. 112 113 114 A Night to Remember Miss Morgan’s Coronation Miss Morgan 1987-88 Adriane M. Edwards Homecoming Week began with the official coronation of our queen, Adriane M. Edwards. With support from campus organizational queens, class queens, and her court of ladies in waiting escorted by gentlemen known as “Miss Morgan’s Men,” Miss Morgan’s Coronation was truly a “night to remember.’’ Rodney Witherspoon and Sonjla Johnson Earl Bannister and Carol Vanderpool Kevin Johnson and Ronnette Bannister Mike Cannady and Stacey Yates Mi� Senior Traci Hall and court 118 121 Glamourage 1987! 135 126 128 —A Tributes Reginald Allen Congratulations and best wishes upon your graduation. We hope that this will only be a steppingstone to greater things for you in your career. May God’s riches and blessings be with you always. All of our love and prayers are forever with you. Love, Mrs. Lucille G. Allen Eugene Allen, Jr. Stephanie Bailey Congratulations to our daughter, Stephanie Michelle, for being the first in our family to complete four years of college. You have shown us what great strength, courage, de- termination and knowledge you have at- tained at Morgan State University. This, in- deed, is a remarkable accomplishment, which has made us very proud of you. Con- tinued success and may God Bless You. Mom and Dad Robin C. Brown Robin, congratulations on your graduation. We all had faith in you, but the important thing was that you possessed it within your- self. You have made your dream, as well as ours, a reality; and words can only begin to express how proud we are of you. Your hard work, hours of studying, frustrations, and sacrifices have finally paid off. May God Bless you, Your Loving Family Charles D. Brooks Charles, there are not enough words for us to express how proud you have made us. Your continued success is our daily prayer. Remember, we love you and will always be there for you. But, if we fall short, God is your best friend; and he will never leave you. Mr. and Mrs. David Carter, parents Mr. William Brooks, brother Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, grandparents Ms. Lois Daniels, special aunt 133 Krystal D. Charles Dear Krystal, Lauren, This is in tribute to your loving grandfa- ther, Otis Walker (July 18, 1914 —December 26, 1987). Continue to make the family proud of you and good luck in all of your future endeavors. Keep a positive outlook on Congratulations to a wonderful young lady. We wish you the best of everything. You have always been sweet and loving. Contin- ue to stay that way. life, and you will definitely succeed. We Love You, Mommy, Nana, Skip Love Always, Mr. and Mrs. John McPherson and Brian Lauren, Watching you grow and develop through Lauren Chavis the years has been both gratifying and beau- tiful. You have brought joy and pleasant memories to our lives. We wish you much success in your future endeavors. Congratulations! The future can only hold bright prospects for you if you continue to apply yourself to reach your goals. Love Always. Mom and Dad Love Always, Cornell, Cheryl Jarrett 134 Lauren Chavis Congratulations! To Lauren Chavis. Samuel Chisolm Sometimes the task becomes hard to com- plete, but you our Son were difficult to beat. Whatever your desire, we could not ask for more. Congratulations to my Brother Sam. Frank, Jackie, Francis, John Matthew Blesso Love, Mom and Dad, Love, Charlesetta Gregory A. Clark “It is glorious way —the upward way.” May the spirit of God continue to guide you through, Congratulation! You have made one more step of achievement. Continue escalating. May life unfold in its splendor All the beauty, love and happiness Given to those who follow the path of righteousness . . . For it is His will wherein lies the Truth. Love always. Your Cus and family Jean Aunt Rosa 135 To Gregory Clark: Gregory A. Clark Congratulations, Best Wishes, and God’s Gregory, Blessing. May your future be filled with the best that life has to offer. Aim high and You’re number one in my book. I’m proud maintain your standards. of you! I watched you grow with no regrets. I’m very proud of your achievements. Stay Love ya. as sweet as you are always, and I wish God’s The Rollocks continuous blessings in your further years. Aunt Olga, Uncle Winston Your cousins, Winston Jr., Sharon, Bernice McPherson Wayne Bradley Brian says, “Me too.” Gregory A. Clark: Gregory A. Clark: May this great step be the beginning of a life of success and continuing achievements. “Man is the architect of his own destiny,” it is said; but there should also be enough courage and faith in order to endure through the difficult times that will inevitably appear every now and then. God grant you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, courage to change the things you can, and wisdom to know the difference. Continue climbing the ladder of success. Daisy and Clifton Clark Mom and Dad Hector, Virginia Tony Miller 13 Raymond S. Dingle Gregory A. Clark Congratulations, 2nd Lt. Raymond Scott Dingle, U.S.A. Best of luck to you, Sonja, and Ashleah for a successful, happy and Congratulations!! We wish you continued success in your future endeavors. healthful future. May God be with you and your family in all of your endeavors, goals and achievements. Love, The Murrell’s Love Dad, Raymond I Dingle, 33° U.S. Capitol Police Officer House Division One Addie Griffin Morris Hamlin To Morris: You have shown your best by doing your Dear Addie, Congratulations on completing your requirements for your Bachelor’s de- gree in Psychology. We are very proud of you. Your hard work and determination paid off. We love you. best in everything you’ve done. In taking pride in who you are your faith has seen you through. You have shown respect and confidence which helped produce a healthy body and productive mind and a wise human being. So you have shown us your best in Your Parents Warren and Vivian Griffin everything you’ve done. In taking pride in who you are, your faith has seen you through. We are proud of you. With love always. Your family Rhonda-Ann Clinton To My Mother: Because you love me, I have much achieved, Had you despised me then I must have failed But since I knew you trusted and believed, I could not disappoint you and so prevailed. — Langston Hughes Thank you Mother for all of your love and guidance Love always, Rhonda-Ann Rhonda-Ann Clinton Congratulations to a sweet granddaughter. May all of your ventures in life be met with success and fulfilling happiness. Continue to strive for your dreams. Love, Pop-Pop and Gloria Dear Rhonda-Ann Congratulations and best wishes on your graduation and your continued quest for education. Love, Aunt Connie, Uncle Wendell, April, Phil, and Matt Dear Auntie, Congrats on your graduation. I love you and I am very proud of you. Love, Elise Nicole 138 Rhonda-Ann Clinton Dear Rhonda, Congratulations and best wishes to our loving and delightful granddaughter. We are proud of you. Love, Grandmom and Grandpop Arrington Congrats and best wishes to my sister Rhonda. As you commence your lifelong quest for a successful and happy future, I want you to know that 1 am behind you 100%. I love you and I am very proud of your accomplishments. I wait to see what the future holds! Love always, Tina My dearest niece Rhonda, Dear Rhonda-Ann, It gives us great pleasure and pride to Congratulations! We are extremely proud witness your arrival to another major goal in that you have held fast to your dreams. your life. It is an honor for us to be able to Protect what you have by putting God first. participate in this great celebration of your May the nicest things life holds be yours to- graduation. We wish you the best of day and always. A daughter brings sunshine everything in your new endeavors. GOD to brighten your days. And she brings worlds BLESS YOU. of joy through her warm loving ways. Thank you for bringing us joy. Love always. Aunt Ersell, Uncle Adolphus Love always. Sobig, Kenny Mother and J.B. 139 Pamela C. Harris Pamela, Evelyn R. Holland We are so proud of your accomplishment. Completing your requirements for your Bachelor’s degree is a major step towards your goal in life. Please continue to build Congratulations and Best Wishes to my niece Evelyn Ruth Holland on completing the requirements of the Bachelor’s degree. May God Bless you, and may you be successful in all of your future endeavors. upon the knowledge obtained at Morgan State University in order to adjust to Love, continuous changes in society. You should perform well in your efforts to meet the chal- lenges which lie ahead. Mom and Dad Mrs. Esther P. Brooks Mrs. Beatrice H. Golder Mr. Charles Holland Luther M. Johnson Lisa A. Lewis Our congratulations to you, Luther, on the receiving of your Bachelor’s degree. You Dear Lisa, have educated yourself, spiritually as well as academically. We are very proud of you. We wish you God’s speed and continued success. Special congratulations to you. 1 am so proud of you and am looking forward to your return and assistance to Theta Chi Chapter. Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Family Rev. Boston Thomas, Pastor Catherine T. Ammons 140 Lisa A. Lewis To Lisa: I cannot think of a nicer person to pay tribute to. You have made your parents and friends so very proud. New, you have com- pleted another phase in your life. As you go forward, 1 hope you will find the future al- ways be as lovely to you as you have made it for others. Congratulations and God’s Blessing. Dear Lisa, Congratulations and best wishes on your graduation. We wish you continued success in all your endeavors. We are indeed proud of your achievement and pray that God will bless you, not only today, but always. Aunt Agnes and Uncle Winston Sincerely, Annie Roett Dear Lisa, To Lisa, Congratulations to an industrious and personable young lady. Professor Shirley Y. Foy Family Congratulations and Best Wishes. Sincerely, Mrs. Sandra Sauders 141 Lisa A. Lewis Hi Lisa, To My Sister: Congratulations, Good luck and best wish- es in all your future endeavors. Congratulations and good luck in your new career. Love, Cherilyn Love, Ruth M. Summerford L.L. = Loving Life Dear Lisa, If you continue to be your Loving self, life I am very proud of your accomplishments and wish you God’s Blessing always. will be a glorious unfoldment of Blessing upon Blessing. Welcome new growth and beginnings, knowing they will help to fulfill Love, your dreams. Uncle Chuck Sincerely, Mrs. Earline Louviere 142 Lisa A. Lewis Dear Lisa, To Lisa Lewis: We are happy and proud to extend con- gratulations and best wishes to a sweet and lovely young lady. May you enjoy health, happiness and success in the future and accomplish all the things you set out to do. We love you and may God bless you. Good Luck and Happiness. From, Virginia Lewis of Theta Chi Chapter Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hicks To Lisa: You’re currently making a new start in your life. We are praying for new doors to open before you. Conditions are right for success and happiness. You have the poten- tial-go for it. Congratulations to Lisa. May God keep you always in the palm of His hands, The Bankheads Theta Chi Chapter Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. 143 Lisa A. Lewis Dearest Lisa, Lisa, You are a true friend! A friendship which is cherished. You possess many qualities that I know will contribute to your success in your future endeavors. I wish you happiness, prosperity and may God keep, guide and strengthen you always. This is a glorious beginning for you. There are new heights and new goals to reach as you continue to strive for success and recognition. With your head high, your eyes toward the stars, and God always by your side, there is no limit as to how far you can go. You have always been precious to us; and, we are oh, so proud of you! Love, Pep We Love you, Mom and Dad Hey Little Girl, Helena Martin Never dreamed that there would come a day when I’d say, or even put on paper, that I’m very proud of your accomplishments, and that my baby sister has grown into a remarkable woman. Way to go! Now that Lisa’s ready for the business world, is the business world ready for Lisa? (smile) Congratulations Helena, we cannot express the joy and happiness we are feeling. This is truly a blessed occasion for all of us. Contin- ue to believe in “God” and yourself, and with these all things are possible. We love you. Love Always, John I, Glorious, JohnKK, Keymonte, Daria, Nana, Marie, Booker, and Raymond Big bro David 144 Lisa A. Lewis Dear Lisa, To my lovely niece, Lisa Anne Lewis: Your contribution to humanity and your Congratulations and best wishes for a sue- concern for your fellow human beings will cessful career in whatever you do. 1 will al- set an example for other young people to ways love and admire you for your abilities follow. May God continue to give you the and determination. strength and will to help others. Also, may Health, Happiness, and Prosperity be a ma- Love, jor part of your future. Auntie Sincerely, Wilhemina Liggons To a dedicated, conscientous young lady: “Climb every mountain Congrats to: Cross every stream Lisa Lewis Follow every rainbow “Reach for the Stars ...” Until you find your dream.” Love, The Brogdon Family Mr. and Mrs. Bryce 43 Barbara Morillo Querido Hija, Barbara que Dios ilumine tu futuro con salud, suerte, orientacion y establilidad. Para que continues siempre tan estudiosa, obediente, activa con ese deseo de superarte con honestidad y tantas cualidades bellas que posees. Gracias por tener una hija de tan lindos sentimientos Te quiere. Tu mami. Catalina Para “Mother” Lisa Y. Potts Trevor Anthony Phillips The journey here has just begun. Remember always from whence you’ve come and never play the forgetful game. March on with pride and dignity. Conceive that which you would achieve. Enjoy your days —live carefully and soberly. Remember the power above all powers and always maintain integrity. Congratulations, my son. My best to you, Love Mom To; Lisa Potts L = Lovely for the lovely young lady that you are. I = Integrity to achieve your goals thus far. S = Special for you bring special joy to us. A = Affection and love that we feel for you; thus, we are so proud and happy to celebrate with you on this wonder- ful occasion of your graduation from M.S.U. Love, Mommy and Leo Bianca Pulley Bianca you’ve earned your Bachelor’s de- gree, and we are proud of your achieve- ments. You know we love you. God loves you. Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which she has overcome while trying to succeed. Mom, Bertha, Bruce, Brian, Joan 46 Monica Rankin Monica Rankin Congratulations, Monica, I’m proud of you. You’re an intelligent woman. When you gather up your memories and focus on a future filled with promise, al- ways remember that I love you and I’m praying that the years ahead will bring us happiness, good fortune, and the best of everything. It is gratifying to know that my granddaughter has successfully completed the requirements to become a graduate of Morgan State. This is a great milestone to accomplish, and I’m very thankful for your effort. May all your endeavors be successful. Kevin Robinson Mrs. Ella Rankin Monica Rankin Monica Rankin Monica, we hope for you that the past four years have been filled with great expecta- tions and good friends. Now that it’s over may your future hold for you happiness and prosperity. “Remember the best is yet to come.” Your proud family. Congratulations: Mom, Dad, Franchell, Maurice and David “Hats off to the graduate for scholarship is man’s greatest achievement.” You have sought great goals and achieved them. You have laid the foundation for your future. . . . And your recent achievements are but a mere beginning to what life has in store for you. MUCH SUCCESS!! Rankin Love, Your Cousin, Sharon 147 Monica Rankin Monica, Words cannot express how happy I am of Congratulations To Monica C. Rankin your graduation. I know you have invested much hard work in attaining this goal and that makes me even more proud of you. Monica, let this be an incentive for you to strive for the star at the top of success. Dorothy R. Smith Remember that: “She who has reached the heights of her ambition no longer lives but merely exists.” Good Luck, Uncle James “Bo” and Family Dunn, North Carolina Monica Rankin Monica Rankin Trust in the Lord and do good; inhabit the land and practice faithfulness. Have your delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:34) Monica, Continue to seek his guidance each day in all you strive to do. Love and Congratulations! Monica, as a grandmother I am so proud of you. You have been so smart and worked so hard to complete your requirements for your special day. Don’t stop now. Keep on until you reach the top. You are almost there now and I am so proud to be your grand- mother. The Goodwin Family Mrs. Jadie Eason U8 Tony Rose I am pleased and very proud to be writing this tribute to my son, Tony Rose. His com- pletion of undergraduate work at Morgan makes me very happy. It feels joyous as a parent seeing my son move into life’s mainstream a better rounded individual. Best wishes and good luck in the future. Love, Sara S. Rose Bridgette Smith On this very special day that means so much to you, Congratulations upon your Bache- lor’s degree. We are proud of you and hap- py that you are our daughter, we love you very much. We wish you happiness and success. Love Mom and Dad Dare L. Smith Dear Dare, We are very proud of your hard work to achieve your goal, and we wish you much success in your future endeavors! We love you, Uncle Songree and Aunt Brenda P.S. Congratulations Dare, I’m glad you made it! Luv, your cuz, Souenda Patti T. Spencer Patti With great pride and greater love, knowing how proud we are of you, we salute and congratulate you on having accomplished your investment into the future and the ef- fort and determination put forth in your studies to receive your Bachelors degree. So good luck and good wishes. Thank you for hanging in there. Ruth and Howard Spencer 149 Lillie M. Walker Lillie Congratulations! Here is to a woman who has given the front portion of her life for her family, and now in the prime of her life she is doing something for herself. Here is to her Diligence Here is to her determination Here is to her patience Here is to the love she has shared with her family. Willie, Camille, and Colette Kevin E. Weddington Congratulations! May you have a wonderful future with much success and happiness always Love, Joan and Brian Weddington Stacey Lynn Yates My graduation is truly dedicated to my beloved parents Thomas C. and Dorothy Elaine Yates Love Always, Stacey Lynn 150 151 •J � 52 M 134 155 15 • 57 Joel Jefferson Editor-In-Chief r Serving as Editor of the 1988 Promethean was a challenging experience. The people I’ve worked with came just in time to get this yearbook out on time. Mainly I’m thankful to God for the strength to move when I didn’t think I could. This wasn’t a solo effort, so I’d like to thank: Student Government . . . money and standing behind me when I needed support; my advisor Dr. Gorum . . . for advice that guided us to our ultimate goal. Heaven sent helpers . . . Lisa Lewis, James Wright (the Spokesman) where would I be without you . . . Jerome Banks-Bey (Spokesman) thank you. Rhonda and Pam, you know when to come because your help was surely appreciated. Lauren Chavis, you and Lisa know how to come in you were needed, also thanks for the patron idea, it was a success . . . the Executive Board, for support and maintaining the unity of student offices which is very important ... all organizations, for being understanding when we tried getting together for pictures . . . the Senior Class, this is your yearbook and 1 hope it serves as a positive remembrance of your time spent here at Morgan . . . Faculty and Administration, especially my professors, now that the yearbook is complete I can concentrate on my studies . . . Sharon, you inspired me to go on when I felt down and I thank you . . . The Staff, WE DID IT! It’s been a pleasure working with all of you . . . Vera (Spokesman) what else can I say, thank you for being my friend . . . and anybody else I foolishly forgot to mention . . . Joel Jefferson Editor-in-Chief Promethean 15V Simply Wonderful Musical genious Stevie Wonder was on hand to celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday here at Morgan. The evening went on full of smiles and song. 160 The Honorable Kurt Schoke, Baltimore’s first Black elected mayor, meets the press. 162 Rosa Parks relates her experiences during the civil rights movement with Morgan students. 163 164 165 '68 169 170 MORGAN’S HISTORY History of Morijan State University Morgan’s history began in 1867. The Centenary Bible Institute (1867-1890), the first epoch, was established by the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church to train young Black men as ministers for their congregations. The Centenary Biblical Institute was governed by a five-member board of trust- ees composed primarily of ministers. Morgan College (1890 1939), the second important phase in the institution’s development, signaled a broadening of the mission to educate men and women for careers other than the ministry. With the changing of the name to Morgan College, the mission became “to prepare Black persons of good moral standing for careers in public school teaching and other careers.” Morgan College remained private and church-controlled, but its govern- ing board was expanded to include prominent citizens in the community. Morgan State College (1939-1975) was created in 1939 when the institution was purchased from the Methodist Episcopal Church by the State of Maryland. As a state-supported college, goverance passed to an independent board of trustees (from 1939 to 1967) and to the State Board of Trustees of State Col- leges (from 1967 to 1975). This third phase of development saw Morgan’s mission expand from teacher training to a balanced liberal arts education. Morgan State University (1975 ) is the fourth stage in the institu- tion’s development. In its transition from being a predominately Negro College to becoming a multi-racial university, Morgan retains its historical commitment to train Black students in liberal arts, selected professions, and graduate study. Now one of three doctoral degree granting institutions in the state, Mor- gan has become Maryland’s first urban-oriented university. THE ALMA MATER • FAIR MORGAN FAIR MORGAN. WE LOVE THEE. SO TRIED AND SO TRUE OUR HEARTS AT THY NAME THRILL WITH PRIDE; WE OWE THEE ALLEGIANCE. WE PLEDGE THEE OUR FAITH A FAITH WHICH SHALL EVER ABIDE. CHORUS WE PLEDGE THEE OUR LOVE. WE PLEDGE THEE OUR FAITH WHATEVER THE FUTURE MAY BRING AND THUS OUR DEVOTION. FIDELITY TOO AND HOMAGE WE PAY AS WE SING FAIR MORGAN AS ONWARD THE YEARS QUICKLY FLY. AND THOU LIVEST IN MEMORY SWEET. WE BRING THEE OUR LAURELS WHATEVER THEY BE. AND LAY THEM WITH JOY AT THY FEET Velda S. Curtis Congratulations on your achievement. We are very proud of you. The road is rough and long but may you continue to do your best. May God bless you, always. We love you very much. Robert and Lois Curtis Kimberly J. Macklin Dear Kimberly, Congratulations on your graduation from Morgan State University. We are very proud of your accomplishment in at- taining your Bachelor’s degree, and hope that you will endeavor to fulfill all your goals in life. May all your dreams come true, and remember that nothing is impossible. Love Always, Your Parents Nicole A. Hammond N'This is a very special day for you and we wanted to let you know how proud we are of you. May the coming years bring you as much happiness and joy as you have brought us. May God continue to watch over you. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Brian, Doc, and Lady. 74 Luther M. Johnson Congratulations Marty: You’ve come this far by Faith. May God continue to Bless and keep you. We want- ed you to do it, we knew you could do it. You wanted to do it and we are all proud of you. Love, Rev. Dolly M. Johnson, Luther Johnson, Gina Johnson, Lisa and William Byard. Carol A. Call wood To a wonderful daughter, from your loving mother. I am so very proud of you, and 1 am hap- py to know that you have completed the requirements of the Bachelor’s degree. I hope that this is not end end of your edu- cation career. 1 wish you God’s blessings as you go further and excel. Love Mom. Lisa Lewis To Lisa, With Love and Kudos on your most recent accomplishments. Love, Aunt Harriette, Victor and Craig. Deneen F. Berry “Keep aiming high —there is alot of room at the top!” Congratulations and Best Wishes to Deneen Berry! From, Mother, Denise and Auntie 175