University of Maryland Eastern Shore Campus - Hawk Yearbook (Princess Anne, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1986 volume:

liJniversity oj s . ■ v ' :- . ' ■- ' r- ' k ' ■r ' i I ' fe: r V:i n-i -.r ' l ' . - i ' TABLE 0F E0NTENTS PflGE DEDIE nTIQN 4 STUDENT LIFE 6 SENIGR EL-flSS 1985 31 5ENIGR EL flSS 1886 38 QRE-nNIZ-flTIQNS 56 FflEULTY Si STAFF 66 EENTENNIflL REVIEW 81 ' HEIMEEEIMING 87 SPGRTS 113 SPEEIflL EVENTS 128 •fIRGUND TtiE YARD 148 ERflDUflTIQN 177 EflMPUS IN BLQQM 186 fl MATTER EJF SUPPQRT 2 184 1QQ YEARS EIF PROGRESS HND PRIDE With the strong support of the University of Maryland Board of Regents and Central Administration, UMES has developed an academic program above and perhaps more impressive than any other higher educational institution of its size in the East. ?seA9ft Today, the University offers not only a well-constructed and varied academic program, but a beautiful setting that is conducive to learning. It provides each student a wholesome experience in a non- threatening environment, an opportunity to develop into a well-rounded individual who is able to assume leadership in today ' s society. As the University enters its second century, there is no limit to the progress that can be made or the educational apex that can be reached. DEDICATIO] Dr. William P. Hytche, Chancellor In appreciation of ten years of outstanding service and achievements, the staff readily selected Dr. William P. Hytche, as the honoree for the Centennial Yearbook. As a campus, we are appreciative of his tireless service, his loyalty, his dynamic leadership, his genuine concern for students and his personal commitment to the academic enhancement of UMES through research and programs. His duties and responsibilities have carried him to many countries abroad, and this has added to the international flavor that is prevalent on our campus. This dedication page is our small way of saying, Thanks for bringing this campus successfully in another century. Mrs. Deloris Hytche Grandchildren Dr. and Mrs. Hytche and Family Student Life The Process Continues HARD AT IT . . . while some consider it a serious case of perpetration, others know that they are hard at their work. During class everything is taken seriously as students prepare themselves for making the grade here and eventually making it in the real world. AND TAKING IT EASY And when it comes to a time for just cooling out, students tend to put the books aside and make the best of their free time. And when this happens, sometimes studies are far from their minds in an attempt to escape. From the sometimes hot and dry yard, to the cool comfort of the Student Development Center, students find a nice place to take a break. While some engage in meaningful conversation or playful moments, others enjoy the solace of solitude. But everyone knows that this free time does not last forever, and it ' s back to being hard at it. THE MANY FACES OF OUR CAMPUS U.M.E.S. has an array of per- sonalities all rolled up into one beauiful campus. The scenic quiet setting of the yard and its surrounding structures, as well as, the jovial attitudes that the students display give visitors a sense of our beautiful home away from home. ■L Looking in Different Directions As the year settles in and students enjoy the campus, there appears to be an air of diversity about. Even still, students from different modes of campus life are able to enjoy themselves, from the fraternal in- volvement of finding that diamond in the sky — to the Sigmas cooling out on their plot — to the Alphas who simply have a chill effect. Who will ever real- ly know which way to go? PBP ' ;5 w % It ' s Fall Festival Time. The Student Development Center vi as soaring with action as various organizations and groups joined together to make the Fall Indoor Festival a success. There was music to dance to, games to play, good food to indulge in, and plenty of people to converse with. A lot of energy was exerted by those who had an active hand in making the Fall Festival come alive, and the student body was able to enjoy the experience to the fullest. r i - ««w r n - m Em ' - ' -- Hi B I 1 VR ' M People The Process Continues . . . Throughout the day as students juggle their classes, work and extracurricular activities, they encountered many different people. Some were faculty members who motivated and challenged them. Others were fellow students out to fulfill dreams. But, whether they were students, faculty or staff members they each brought a special magic to the UMES experience. Senior Class of 1985 Catherine Abbey Kingsley Annan Pamela Ashford Charlettta Ayers Mulyate Boniface Lloyd Bowser Linda Carter Vincent Chigbu Cynthia Colbert Lenox Coles Janice Collins Donna Dixon Jeff Dixon Elisha Edwards Lucille Evans Margaret Foster Awoyinka Gabriel Joan Gibbs Ihianacho Godson Karen Johnson Mona Jones Richard Lindsey A K«: ■ 7, i W 1 ph ' ' M ' ■ jfcX ' mJl B Tammy Lomax Michael Morrison Stephanie Nix Robert Omodi Jeanetta Robinson Catherine Robinson Sherrie Ross Adrienne Showell Rick Stewart Kenneth Tilghman Angela Tyer Phyllis White Roslyn Williams Tina Wilson Stephen Amobi Business Administration M. Esquire Anthony Biology Bonnie Barnes Home Economics Education Denise Be ckett Business Administration Kendall Blackston Business Administration Veronica Brisco Business Administration Meredith Britton Sociology Ronald Brooks Computer Science Lance Brown Biology Tonya Brown Electrical Engineering Tech Mareesa Burnette Computer Science Gordon Canty Business Administration Suresh Chandra Hotel Restaurant Management Mathias Chijioke Accounting Terri Crawford Business Administration Duane Davis Business Administration Gary Davis Computer Science Carlissa Dennis Computer Scinece Florence Ennals General Home Economics Kenneth Evans Sociology Jacqueline Facey Sociology Wavie Gibson, II Biology Betty Grogan Physical Therapy Dennis Hackett Hotel Restaurant Management Annette Harrigan Business Administration Towanda Hawkins Computer Science Glenn Hayes Business Administration Scarlette Howard Computer Science Darin Hungerford Business Administration Paul Jefferson Business Administration II Charlene Kelly I Computer Science Paul Lewis Sociology Cynthia Lilly Physical Education Carlton McCullough Computer Science Stephanie Mcintosh General Home Economics Leroy Maddox, Jr. Sociology Radhia Magoma Physical Therapy p ' Alison Martin History Susan Mitchell Elementary Special Education Sylvester Mitchell Social Science Lisa Moore Business Education Sharon Murray Business Administration Herald Pearsall Computer Science Emma Perry General Studies Kimberly Pierce Business Administration Pius Efobi Business Administration Ozetta Posey Physical Education Karen Raison Business Administration Anthony Ruffin Sociology Lohsel Shagaya General Agriculture Doraetbia Shorter Sociology Barbara Thomas Accounting Sharon Walker Physical Therapy Lovell Walls Business Administration Tyrone Watkins Physical Education Linda Wiles Computer Science Al Doran Willis Hotel Restaurant Management Craig Willis English Tamika Wise Business Administration Jeffrey Wutoh Christopher Young Sociology Underclassmen Wyndetta Valentine, William Garrett, and Valerie Norwood take a break to catch up on reading and beauty. Danette Anderson Danon Ashton Anthony Audrey Van Barnes Amenda Burrough Robert Bell Karen Berry Titus Better Michael Blandford Eric Brown Theresa Brown Nadine Campbell Kenneth Chapman Trevol Chapman Ben Chelsedine Rodney Coleman Catana Cooper Maurice Cotton Connie Cropper Linda Dempsey Kevin Dixon Elgerthia Dodds Robert Bell chats with a friend. Stephanie Faison Jackie Folkes Aaron Frazier Betty Fuller Karen Glover Kimberly Gloster Barrel Green Steve Green Milroy Harried Andrea Hawkins Lance Hawkins Robert Henry Derrick Hill Shannon Hines Anthony Holmes Stacy Hux Jenae Hyman Phyllis Hyman Rhonda Jackson Tracey James Wanda Jefferson Lenard Jenkins Carlos Johnson Darryl Johnson Larry Johnson Sonja Johnson m S HRBBSBB V Lisa Jones Monica Jones Lenae Leach Edmond Lee Howard Linsey Rosalyn McGinnis Ingrid Mattliews DanieJ MerrifieJd Darren MiJbourne Nichole Minor Namon MitcJieJl John Morman Anthony Murrill Michael Paylor Clarence Polk Sharron President Cynthia Randolph Michelle Robinson Victor Rouse Bertina Selman Robin Shelton Bryon Showell John Sica Michele Simple Cheryl Smiler Andre Stover Twanda Swann Linda Tankerson Sandra Taylor Glenda Tilghman Eric Torrain Kevin Turner Pedro Valdez Trinna Walker Dawn Wallen Trina Ward Kimberly Weaver Daniel Welch Gary West William White Angle Williams Enor Williams Stacey Wills Nadine Wilson Melicia Woodland Odetta Wynter Al Young Jesslyn Haskin ? ? ?? ? ■y. Organizations The Process Continues . . . Fraternity Brothers Perform at Step Show Gary Davis Kendall Blackston Artie Williams Lawrence Bailey Rick Stewart Antonio Bateman Gordan Canty Hamilton Parrar III Harold Pearsal Jr. James Corley Mike Morrison Richard Lindsay Glenn Hayes Timothy Smith sa Denise Goode, Linda Carter Kim Flannigan, Linda Davis Brenda Davis, Juanetta Robinson Sharon Edwards, Michom Washington Mildred Strange, Cyn- thia Colbert Radia Magoma, Annette Harrigan, Tina Wilson, Sharon Drig- gins, Alice Allen, Donna Dixon AKA ' s perform at step show Cynthia, Karen, AUegra Ozetta, Michele, Emma Bonnie, Etta, Lena, Tammy DELTA Zetas move to the music Kelli King, Phyllis White, Angela Tyer, Jeanne Delta Pledgees in a somber stance Willis, Ramona Haggarty, Stella Carver, Cheryl Smiler, Barbara Thomas, Stephanie Bryant, Eunice Bedminster Cheerleaders U.M.E.S. Hawk Cheerleaders on the move Pom Pom Squad help Cheer Hawks to victory. Student Activity Board Seated, Left to Right: Allen Taylor, Kevin Briscoe, Robert Dowery, Ad- visor, Eric Bell, Edmund Lee. Standing: Patrice West, Lisa Davis, The Board that plans major campus Angela Butler, Tracee Holman, Shelby activities Hill, Susan Mitchell, Lisha Scriber, Michelle Mack. Jazz Band Takes Time to Jam, Tune-up, and Kool Out FACULTY AND STAFF Mr. James Lockwood Mr. William Miles Dr. Metaferia Dr. Britt Kirland Hall Donzella Gaines Always In Action Dr. Shaw Cheryl Holden Lillian Ballard Craig Cotton Faculty Staff Dr. Elvin Webber Ms. Lauren Taylor Ms. Susan Beckett Mr. Norman Bromley 1. Dr. Arya 2. Sgt. Custis Ms. Lynette Messick Dr. Henry Brooks Ms. Elaine Lankford Ms. Brenda Wiltbank Faculty Staff Ms. Alverta Polk fl B i Mr. David Wells ■HH Dr. William Pender l Bfl Mr. Norman Tilghman L A Ms. Susan Tull Dr. Raymond Blakely Ms. S. Sabaratnam Ms. T. Ann Lucas Ms. Allena Bagwell Dr. Mortimer Neutville Dr. Howard Rebach Mr. David Alls Dr. John Groutt Ms. Judy M. Daniels Dr. Anthony Pescatore Mr. Steve Williams Faculty and Staff a v I Dr. Diann Showell Ms. Rebecca Palmer Dr. Gerald Johnson Dr. Youssef Hafez Mr. Al Constantine hear . ..and I forqef. see ...and I remember mif i Faculty and Staff Ms. Beatrice Wright Dr. Jeanine H. Dennis Ms. Jackie Handy Ms. Sharon Brooks Ms. Shirley Hyman-Hendricks Ms. Florence Jones Ms. Linda Corbin Ms. Veronica Miles Ms. Juanesta Cannon V. 4 Coach Howie Evans Ms. Sharon Brooks, Library k . t1 Otis Conway, Andrew Turner, Security r Rochelle Peoples, Admissions Filmore Corbin, Security Security Policeman Diane Johnson Public Relations Director Alan Fritch Track Coach Ian Daley Dr. Joel Roache Ms. Delia D. Johnson Lois Smith, P.Ed. Dr. David Johnson ■ ■ 1 1 ( VJ 1 .kJ John Lamkin, Music Dept. Germaine McCauJey, P.Ed. Thomas Wiles, Photography Instructor Dining Hall Managers, D. Anderson and M. Hairston -j . ' ■, - iSk i — «« ' • ' S - w - ae H aniaKW tK ,-jl ' ' f m 9 j g , ?? ' ; J ■ - p Coach Corbett Ms. Edwina Morse, Admissions Office Corporal Armwood, Securi- ty Police « ' ir ii v UNIVERSITY OF MARYLa! EASTERN SHORE ffttNCESS ANNE, MARYLANO AUDITORIUM COMPLETED 1973 MARVIN MANOEL. GOVERN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MAIVIH WANOEL GOv [lOai L«OIOSTEIN CO. ' M JOHN A. UfTIf MEYER im UmVERSITY OF MARYLAf BOARD OF REGfNT lOaiS LKAPLAN. CHAl f !. ■. ttCHAIOKCASE aMCIMIT MOWN . ' SAUJc: H H HAItV MKIITTLE EOWADC V K P UMLAUCf H.MO GAN HuCH t Mc M f. OtOVf Mlilf ■. JH. I • £ Mn.WieNAtlJlOEEGAN.JR EMF PRESIDENT WIUON H EtHNf CHANCELLOR AICHIE l.BUfFK;NS OEWUmHENT OF GENERA OiOiei riEwis sFcar sietai.MiLis c ei.HK, A( ' J.« 51A«(0 BAIHIIU t «ONViNC. CtNi - 100 Years of Pride and Progress MARYLAND STATE COLLEGE ALMA MATER To thee dear Alma Mater We raise our grateful song Thou, through thy noble teachings Hast made thou children strong; And thousands still shall praise thee. All earth shall hear their swell. And bind our hearts yet closer. To thee we love so well. We love thy spacious campus. We love thy tow ' ring halls. And hallow ' d are the lessons We ' ve learned within thy walls. Stand thou forever glorious. Full rob ' d in living green; Shine thou in endless splendor Beneath thy trees serene. Maryland, Maryland, home of Maroon and Grey Maryland, Maryland, thee we will love always. All hail to thee fair Maryland All glory be to thee! Grow thou in strength and honor Through all eternity! ,,1., Wifilfff li ' , University of Maryland Eastern Shore Taking Pride in Our Long History Residenls or Somersel County who like progress can J point with pride to Maryland Stale College, the local Eastern Shore Institution, which has grown from humble origins to a great enterprise for the education of youth of Maryland. The College is now a recognized landmark rendering many worthwhile services to the citizens of the State. The Old Milk House Campus as it used to be . Olney, Built In 1798 First Classes Held in Olney, Built 1798 Founded in 1886, the College held its first classes in an old colonial dwelling called Olney. This building was situated near the outskirts of town on the unpaved road to Salisbury. Ezekiel Haynie, a physician of Snow Hill, built Olney in 1 798 when George Washington was still alive. With many claimants, Olney remained in possession of the heirs of Haynie until a court decision in 1867 ordered the property to be sold under the trusteeship of Isaac D. Jones, then a lawyer of Princess Anne and Attorney General of the State. Jones sold the entire Haynie estate to his friend James U. Dennis, one of the wealthiest men of the County. Eventually, Olney passed through the hands of Louis W. Morris, Beulah Hirst, Aaron D. Woodruff, and John A. B. Wilson. Morris and Woodruff were local residents and Wilson was presiding elder in the Methodist Church. Persuaded by Joseph Waters, a native of Fairmount, Wilson sold the property to the school despite some local objections. John F. Goucher, after whom Goucher College was name, made the down payment. By the time Olney was deeded to the school, it was badly in need of repairs, hav- ing deteriorated to the extent of being used as a granary. Trees, weeds, and tall grass were all around Olney when the school first opened. Inside the building the walls were beginning to crumble. The elegance of Olney in Haynie ' s day had passed, never be- ing entirely recaptured or recreated. College officials now say that Olney will be torn down, but the building is still in use despite some destruction by a fire in 1919 and the telling effects of lime and age. Pezavia OConnell 1861-1930 Third Principal 1899-1902 First Students and Teachers Methodist Control The firsl sluderils enrolled in September of 1886 were put lo work cleaning ihe grounds and making repairs on OIney. There were only nine students to enroll, there were thirty-seven in attendance. Most of the firsl students came from the County, bear- ing such well known family names as Dennis, Gale. Maddox. Tilghman. and Waters. The firsl teachers were Benjamin 0. Bird, the principal, his wife Portia, and an assis- tant named Jacob C. Dunn. Bird and his wife were natives of Virginia, but Dunn came from Queen Anne ' s County. Bird was a faithful worker for school and community and for many years the school preserved his memory through the Bird Lyceum, a student organization that passed out of existence by 1930 ... In 1940. Crystal Bird Fauset. a former member of the Legislature dedicated a new mechanic arts building in his memory. Bird died in 1897 and was buried on the campus. Most of the names were given when the school was under the control of the Methodist Church. Methodists really look the lead in founding the school. They ad- ministered it until the State took over completely in 1936. Early Methodists set up the school as a Branch of the Centenary Biblical Institute of Baltimore with the idea in mind that the school would be a preparatory one. Receiving support from various Methodist Conferences during the early years, the school look the name of the Delaware Conference in which it was located. Although graduation certificates were given yearly beginning in 1887, there was no four year graduating class unli ' 1904. Methodist discipline and leadership were planted early in the history of the school and continued until 1936. ELIZA SMITH, father gave first girls dormitory in her memory. College Given Many Names The college has had many names in its history and the various names seem lo have indicated the type of program and control in existence at the school. There have been such names as the Delaware Conference Academy, Industrial Branch of Morgan Col- lege, Princess Anne Academy, Eastern Branch of the Maryland Agricultural College, Princess Anne College, and since 1947, Maryland State College. Oldlimers slip up referring lo early names. Graduating Class of 1894 Frank Trigg 1850-1934 sH Fourth Principal, 1902-1910 4. Federal and State Support From High School to College Most of the financial support after 1900 came from I-ederal land-grant funds under the Morrill Acts and the Nelson Amendment. In order for the State of Maryland to continue to receive Federal funds under an act of 1812, it was necessary for the State to give its legislative assent to the Morrill Act of 1890. This act set up the principle that no land-grant funds for education were to be used in any state where a distinction of race or color is made. Land Grant Funds went to the Maryland Agricultural College in College Park, a predecessor of the present University of Maryland. Receiving only six thousand dollars in appropria- tions from the State, officials in College Park dicl not wish to lose the badly needed funds which made up a large part of the budget. Accordingly the President of the Maryland Agricultural College, Henry E. Alvord. was very interested in having Federal funds continue at his college until the Assembly could meet and take action on the Morrill Act of 1890. The Assembly was then meeting biannually on even numbered year ' s and would not hold its next session until 1892, two years after the Morrill Act of 1890 became effective. This would delay the receipt of funds at College Park. So Alvord go in touch with Goucher and the two men drew up a contract on December 31, 1890 designating the Academy to receive Federal funds in compliance with Morrill Act of 1890. The Academy was given the name of the Eastern Branch of the Maryland Agricultural College by this contract, and the institu- tion in College Park was set up as the administrative agency. But in reality control continued to be exer- cised by the Trustees of Morgan College. One month after the contract was signed, Alvord reported to Governor Elihu Jackson of Salisbury that the land-grant issue was of utmost importance, and that the Board of Trustees at College Park desired to fully meet the spirit of the new law by designating the Academy. Alvord ' s report contained the following statement: To save time and economize expenditures, advantage was taken of the existence of a school for colored persons in Princess Anne, in Somerset Coun- ty, known as the Normal and Industrial Branch of Morgan College of Baltimore. A legal contract has been made witn the representatives of that institution, by which the school in Princess Anne, becomes the Eastern Branch of the Maryland Agricultural College and will so continue until the next meeting of the General Assembly of the State, At the next Assembly, legislators gave legal assent to the Morrell Act of 1890 and indicated approval of the contract. Under the Nelson Amendment to the Morrell Acts, the school ' s share of Federal funds was increased to a sum of $10,000 by 1913. This sum with student fees, made up practically all of the income of the Academy. Yet, some persons in the State attempted to have this income distributed among other scnools, including the teacher ' s college at Bowie. But the United States Bureau of Education insisted that the Academy and the institution in College Park were to remain the sole recipients of Morrill funds. In 1936, the State agreed to pay the Trustees of Morgan for their interests in the school. In 1936, the old Academy had been transformed from a high school to a college. This transforma- tion had been brought about during the principalships of Frank J. Trigg and Thomas W. Kiah. A native of Virginia, Trigg served as the principal of the Academy from 1902 until 1910. Trigg brought with him the influence of Hampton Institute and Booker T. Washington, his classmate. Trigg and his staff did much to make the Academy a first rate high school. Thomas W. Kiah, a native of Virginia served as principal from 1910 until his death in 1936. With an increase in free public educa- tion, there was a decline in the Academy ' s enrollment after World War I. A junior college program was instituted under Kiah to meet the competition from public schools. This idea failed to bring desired results so it was later abandoned to make the Academy a full fledged four year college. The State was reluctant to make appropriations for expansion and furthermore World War II intervened with its inroads into student enrollment. A major program was instituted shortly after the end of World War II. The program was designed to revolutionize life at the College. The development added a new outlook at the school. By almost any yard- stick, the changes made since the War have led to the establishment of a first rate four year college program. The changes have been for reaching, touching every aspect of college life. For example the construction of many buildings has changed the shape and size of the campus. Old timers who come back have been amazed and well pleased with the progress. Buildings constructed dur- ing the past two years include two dormitories for men, a classroom building, a dining hall, a faculty apartment building, faculty cottages, a dairy and poultry plant, and a splendid agriculture building. An athletic field has been built; pavements have been laid; and several old structures have been razed or moved. The face of the campus has been lifted by landscaping, drainage, and changing the course of the old road to Salisbury which passes by the campus. There have been many other changes since the War: A competent and well qualified staff was obtained to carry out the offerings in several specialized fields. The staff was greatly enlarged under the new program. The entire organization of the College was streamlined, being divided into four major divisions of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Home Economics, and Mechanical. Industries. A new curriculum was carefully devised for each Division and published in new catalogues. The student enrollment was increased considerably, to three times the size for any given year since the school first opened. Appropriations for maintenance nearly quadrupled those for pre-War years and an Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps was added. The College Library increased fifteen times its number of volumes and athletic programs became nationally recognized. An impressive list of na- tionally known speakers has continually added much to the community. The College received its present name as a symbol of its new program. INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIAL ARTS AND HOME ECONOMICS Activities and social events were encouraged. Football, homecoming, cheerleading, and ROTC are some of the many programs thai are now or have flourished over the years. y f 1 Mmb m tmmm JsM H 1 ill i J- J [ft- L,k. ' , -i-j- j pis ilii J- J Hilt The Board of Regents of ihe Universily of Maryland employed the flrsl presidenu Dr. John T. Williams. Dr. Williams was a native of Oklahoma and a former dean of Kentucky State College. Able as an administrator, he provided leadership with distinction in making a newer and better College in Princess Anne. The College is intimately a part of the history of Somerset and the Shore. Its roots are deep. Its work has been a lasting contribution to the people of the County and the State. Its future is more promising than ever before. Us doors are always open to visitors and friends. Maryland Stale College has truly become The Peo- ple ' s College. ' In 1948, the Eastern Branch of the University of Maryland popularly known as Princess Anne College became officially Maryland Stale College, A Division of The University of Maryland. The first head of the institution to bear the title of president had been employed in September 1947. When the new administration of the college was begun, the President was instructed by both the executive of- ficer of the Board of Regents and the chairman at that lime that he musl build a good college; the land-grant function musl be carried out; and as well as possible the graduates of the school must be of such caliber that their educational status would be unquestioned. Dr. John T. Williams and the Board of Regents According to the catalog of 1947-48, the purpose of the College is to offer training in theory and practice by which a student can make advancement in his field of study and develop his powers to understand the world in which he lives; to choose wisely his life work, and to function agreeably and effectively in the society which he must help to maintain. The realization of this purpose is sought through: 1. Carefully planned four-year curricula in Agricultural Education, Home Economics Educa- tion, Mechanic Arts and Industrial Education, and two years of Arts and Sciences. 2. Wholesome extra-curricular activities for training in good sportsmanship, health development, and the proper use of leisure time. The Legislature for the first time (Maryland Legislature) almost quadrupled the annual appropria- tions for maintenance of the College by raising it from $33,183.00 to $113,633.00. This increase meant a better paid faculty, a larger faculty, and more efficient teaching for students and the beginning of research. In September 1947, the President of the University and the Chairman of the Board of Regents met in the office of the President of the Princess Anne College (now Maryland State College) and carefully emphasized the importance of students and employees respecting the mores and folkways of the people of the local geographic area, and the immediate need of strengthening the offer- ings of the college. In 1947, Higher Education in Maryland made a recom- mendation that Princess Anne College should be abolished. The principal reasons being: 1. The college is unfortunately located, access is difficult. 2. The institution has no recognition by national or regional accrediting agencies. 3. It can never hope to attract a student body for effi- cient operation. 4. As a branch of the University of Maryland it has been shamefully neglected. 5. The control of a negro college by a Board of Regents w hose main interest is in a State University for white students is not likely to result in satisfactory facilities for negro students. On December 17, 1947, the Legislative Council met on the campus of Maryland State College to consider for- mally the necessity for continuing the existence of this particular state-suppcrted institution. The growth of the campus was accelerated during this time. A general feeling of opposition was directed toward the decision of the group that recommended that the col- lege should continue its operation. Views expressed by the news media and certain groups in the State were so adverse that a newly elected Governor of Maryland in his inaugural address included a statement to the effect that there would be no increase in funds for the college until certain answers were forthcoming and a number of decisions had been made. In 1947, the assertion rang so loudly throughout the State, negro citizens organized the Eastern Shore Citizens ' Association in an attempt to defend the college. The association sent 750 people to Annapolis to witness the attempts of their elected officers to explain to the Governor of the State their desire to have the programs of the college continued and improved. The Maryland State College National Alumni Association was motivated to send several different small groups and committees to seek the ear of the Governor and the members of the Board of Regents. The Governor did not see fit to grant or recommend funds for capital outlay for the construction of buildings. Not one single appropria- tion was granted the college over an eight-year period. The years mentioned were crucial years for the Col- lege. A new administration had just begun, and there was almost universal questioning of the accreditation of the college, in comparison with the status of the College Park area of the University. The State Legislature of 1957 made the first clear-cut appropriation of funds for the construction of buildings since 1949. By this time, there could be no question con- cerning the accreditation of the institution, because in 1953 the Middle States Association, in a separate evalua- tion, had given its approval for full accreditation of Maryland State College. By way of comment, the Middle States Accrediting Association in its report of that year stated, in part: Finally to be noted is the extraordinary spirit of cohesiveness and optimism which pervades the Princess Anne campus. From the President to the last freshman, these people are convinced that there is a job to do, con- fident that they can do it, grateful for the resources which have already been put at their disposal, hopeful that their very considerable needs will continue to be met by the University and State. Ella Fitzgerald at the dedication of the Ella Fitz- gerald Center for the Performing Arts Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Commencement Speaker Famous Faces Over the Years Dr. John Taylor Williams (deceased) and Dr. Martin Luther King. Coi mem Speaker and Board of Regents Members Mrs. Corella Scoll King, accepts key to the City of Salisbury during her pearance as guest of the AKA Sorority. Mrs. King addresses AKA Founders Day Celebration 1QQ YEfIRS EIF PRIDE -HND PRQEREiS Within the One Hundred Years of University history, there have been many changes, both physically and academically. For instance, Kiah Hall, once a landmark on the campus outgrew its usefulness and safety, as a result, it was recently dismantled. For Maryland Staters Kiah Hall holds many memories of commencements, cultural programs, homecoming dances, and basketball games. Waters Dining Hall is still standing, noted not only for its scrumptuous meals, but also for the opportunity it offered to meet and eat. Wilson Hall and Enghsh are synonymous so if one graduated from UMES or Maryland State, they passed through Wilson Hall. If the walls of Murphy Hall could talk, they would weave a best seller. Homecoming 1986 T ' r J. w ©WW WEfli: p imi e:-! 11 ' «■ • i flp, r ■ ' ' AttA m aa Mfc Jv III.. f9S5 — ■■■— « jifc_ SGA President, Carlton McCullough presents flowers to Mrs. Deloris Hytche. Coronation Mistresses of Ceremony Carolyn Mercer Lisa Parson and Robin Harmon and Maria Hull entertain. Cynthia Randolph Milroy Harried entertains S t t 3 ■ff- , m, Grand Court Florence Ennals Pamela Highsmith Delphine Johnson LaVerne Sylvester Jeanine Green Towanda Hawkins Ardelia Jackson Martiza Carnegie Sharri Faulcon Julia Ford Stephanie Hunter Karmalita Contee Phyllis Hendricks Stella Carver Wyndetta Valentine Robyn Thompson Rachel Fisher Katanya Cooper Tyrea Mitchell Antionette Lopez Patrice West Cynthia Lilly Campus Organization Queens Ann Lopez, Ms. Residence Life Patrice West, Ms. Student Activity Board 4fi 1 1 I 1 The Thrill of the Night is Seen on Faces! Profile of Her Majesty Veronica Brisco Her majesty, Veronica Yvonne Brisco, is the second of four children born to Mr. and Mrs. John William Brisco. She was born on June 3, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Business Administration is Ms. Brisco ' s major with a concentration in management. Upon completing her education here at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Veronica plans to further her education by going on to graduate school. Ms. Brisco believes that God is always on her side in times of hardship and in glory. Nothing comes to you on a silver platter. One must strive for success and advancement in life; for he who toils tenaciously for what he wants will learn to appreciate it more, because he has worked hard to get it. She also believes that self-respect will flow from such individual effort and striving. Happiness comes from within, one must believe in himself in order for others to believe in him. Her motto in life is, the bonds that chain the body cannot imprison the spirit, so fly as high as thy wings will allow , and always remember the sky is the limit. Accept Me I am I Do not change me Condemn me nor put me down Accept me for what I am No . . . you need not agree with me But accept me, for I am total in being I have my faults, I have my guilts But that is who I am Perfect I will never be Do not put me down . . . nor make me feel unhappy about me I am I and I like being what I am Me. Each year the prestigious title of Miss U.M.E.S. is af- forded a young lady by stu- dent votes representative of the UMES Campus. Com- peting for the title addresses such criteria as academic excellence, campus in- volvement and senior class status. The young lady chosen is recognized with a gala cor- onation fit for a queen (move over Princess Di). Ms. Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior serve as the Imperial Court. The Grand Court is represented by queens from the various campus organizations; all of whom entertain the queen and present her with a gift of their choice. Miss U.M.E.S. gets her last thrill by getting her photo in the Ebony magazine. Br ' • ' ' JK-iiiB .= ' . ..- ' ' ' 1 11 1 Vi lRHIilv Miss UMES ' 85- ' 86 Ms. Veronica Brisco escorted by Mr. Michael Robinson Ms. Portia Dennis — Miss U.M.E.S. 1984-85 Dr. William Hytche, Chancellor Miss U.M.E.S. 1985-86 tsimi. , ' ._jij Roy Ayres and His Band set the mood for Homecoming ' 86 j ' ' sS K • :- ' ' - , y 1 YAMAHA ' ' sports Captured by the Spirit! Jt Howard U. looks on as UMES at tempts a shot. I ' m trying Hand up, we need this ball! On our way to victory! Pass it to me, I ' m your man! I tiave got to try this shot. What is this, one on one? You can ' t block that shot! You ' d better get out of the way, I ' m coming through t P - - A jv ' 1 dB L , lyH ■ ' ' ■ ' ' t ' O PS| K ' «.J ' ' V|| K ' % § X LADY HAWKS IN ACTION! Don ' t just stand there, HELP! You call this a lump Shot It ' s rolling off my fingers. i ' ' ..J IM M : Hawks at Attention Cheer up, don ' t look so sad We are happy! Race! Look at him fire that ball! Strike one! I got him! Here it comes! There it goes! i This is how you pick it up. «Si Put it here! What a stance! READY, SET, GO! Oh, My Arm Sliding In ff: A campus community project that recognizes the many cultures on UMES ' S campus. Patrons and participants enjoy a cultural program and a wide variety of exotic foods and native dress. Proceeds are used for student scholarships, book loans, and financial aid. n-- _:w • ■. . f ! - ' M .J® 13 ■ ClJBBEtlJCflB V 7 4 (t €i ( Ua The gala dinner theatre was held on the stage of the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. The Department of Hotel Restaurant Management prepared and served the scrumptuous meal which was followed by a musical recalling favorites of the last one hundred years at UMES. Costen Taylor Linda Wiles Tina Leatherbury Craig Willis Tracy Rogers David Hearn Amos King Augusta Kilpatrick The Annual Somerset County Health Fair is utilized by County residents as well as students. Most of the services are free except for the various blood tests. HEALTH FAIR 1986 RECITALS ' 86 Dr. Smith, Faculty Member on flute Dr. Smith and Ms. |ulie Barton, guest oboist Linda Wiles, Senior Voice Recital Zinnie lones. Guest Flutist Kenny Jones Senior Art Exhibit HONORS CONVOCATION Dr. Boyd makes presentation in Computer Science. C Chancellor Hytche accepts check from Mrs. Omega Frazier for the Kiah Scholarship. Dr Showell recognizes outstanding student. Dr. Gerald Johnson congratulates recipient in music. Technology Fair ' 86 New Building ' ' ' % New Equipment L fim. Black History Celebration Faculty and guest artists par- ticipated in the Black History Week celebration: Jacqueline Sue, Marci Bryant, Lois Smith, Rosalyn Boyd, Patricia Tilghman, Annette Noble and Velma Nutter Johnson. 1 C IV) Eric Bell Bodies Q Eunice Bedminster Dis Stephanie Macintosh tiLive J Valerie Gooden Play Angela Williams iJi Lisa Parsons AWARDS AND ' vF IF a ;. I - ' , fl|v . M M ' tT i nM B m5i RECOGNITION DAY RH ■JdE ' |flp . Wj ' S:rBmlB i eon Leadership Convocation ALUMNI CONCERNS mi JUk Around the Yard Wm m 1 r=w H Mm A ■ W m J r 1 . i W ' ■ ' B H 11. n 1 1 V f • ' - - ' ?•;.,: r Take a Chance Who s Who in American Colleges and Universities Felicia Norman Florence Ennals Anthony Esquire Sherrie Worth Towanda Hawkins Arthur WilHams Lance Brown Who ' s Who STUDE] T LEADERIS Paul Lewis Drama Society Linda Wiles Choral Society Kathy Scarborough, Editor Hawk Yearbook ' 85- ' 86 Edmund Lee, President Caribbean International Janice Collins, President Senior Class ' 85 Darrin Hungerford, President Groove Phi Groove Veronica Briscoe Miss UMES ' 85-86 Carlton McCullough President, Student Government Carrol Hebron, President Freshman Class Stella Carver, President Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Florence Ennals, President Human Ecology Club Meredith Britton UMES Judicial Board Ronald Brooks, President Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Alice Allen, Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Esquire Anthony, President Senior Class Barbara Thomas, President National Student Business League 7 0T Aoa i M _ N( Reception % n Commencement Speaker 1986 Dr. John Slaughter Chancellor of the College Park Campus Dr. John S. Toll President of the University of fTlaryland Dr. Joel Corrington member of Board of Regents Dr. William P. Hytche Chancellor of UfTlES Confers Rn Honorary Degree upon John Wilson, Civic Leader JC ampud n I as loom I ' ' Maryland, Maryland, Home of Maroon and Gray ' ' Maryland, Maryland, Maryland All Glory All hail to thee fair in strength Grow thou and honor II (I Through all eternity! campus administrators ' 85- 86 Dr. Edward V. Ellis, Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs Dr. Herman Franklin, Vice-Chancellor Student Affairs Dr. Mortimer H. Neufville, Dean School of Agricultural Sciences Dr. Chester Hedgepeth, Jr. Dean School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Leon Coursey, Dean School of Professional Studies Mr. Ronnie E. Holden, MBA Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs a matter of support national alumni president Valerie watts State legislators the president of the U.S. ronald reagan the governor of maryland harry hughes and senator paul sarbanes umes and international relations In the picture above, Dr. William P. Hytche, Chancellor of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is shown signing for the United States of America, an $8 million plus grant wfith the government of Cameroon for education and research. Signing for the Cameroon government is the Minister of Higher Education Abouem a Tchoye. Looking on is the U.S. Ambassador to the Cameroon, Frechette. The signing of thie $8 million protocol took place October 2, 1986. ■ Q u E E N for a Y E A R Freda Harris Miss UMES 1986 Miss Veronica Brisco Miss UMES 1985 Portia Dennis Miss UMES 1984 Sandra Smith Miss UMES 1983 i k , ■ ' I v V If 1 Greta Elliott Miss UMES 1982 Vicki Hairston Miss UMES 1981 Catherine Christmas Miss UMES 1980 Sharon EUiott Miss UMES 1979 Donna Walton Miss UMES 1978 Carol Ann Perkins Miss UMES 1977 Miss Gloria Maye Miss UMES 1976