Inauguration Booklet

Gregory J. Vincent, J.D., Ed.D.

PRESIDENTIAL
INAUGURATION

NOVEMBER 4, 2022



Dr. Gregory J. Vincent

TWENTY-FIRST PRESIDENT OF

TALLADEGA COLLEGE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING

table of contents

UNIVERSITY SYMBOLS AND TRADITIONS..................3 INVESTITURE CEREMONY................................. 14
TALLADEGA COLLEGE...........................................................7 THE PLATFORM PARTIES.................................... 16
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.............................................................8 DELEGATES.................................................................17
PAST PRESIDENTS....................................................................9 INAUGURATION COMMITTEE......................... 18
PRESIDENT GREGORY J. VINCENT..................................11 ALMA MATER........................................................... 21

University Symbols and Traditions

THE COLLEGE Seal

The design, which comes from the Middle Ages, is from a piece of work in Battell
Chapel at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Upon the outer of two
concentric rings is found “Collegium Talladegense,” the charter title of the College.
Upon the inner ring is found the Latin motto, “Pro Cristo et Patria” meaning “For
Christ and Native Land” indicating that the work of the College is primarily Christian,
and that its work for the country will consist of promoting patriotism, but patriotism
controlled and guided by Christian education. The word “Patria” later changed to
“Humanitate,” meaning humanity. The ornamental filling of the two rings is thirteen
stars which symbolize the original thirteen states of the Union. 
In the center of the seal is found the Latin Cross, the symbol of sacrifice. On either side
of the head of the cross are found the letters “A.D.” which, with the Roman number at
the foot, gives the date the College charter was issued. These letters (in the cross) make
the following Latin words: Rex, Dux, Lex, and Lux, which signify King, Leader, Law,
and Light offices and attributes of the Savior. The central letter in the group is the letter
“X” which is known as the Cross of St. Andrew, for tradition has it that it was upon a
cross of that form that the Apostle Andrew suffered martyrdom. 

The Ceremonial Academic Mace

The ceremonial academic mace emerged in European universities during the fourteenth
century as an amalgamation of two much older staff-like devices of similar length
and shape. These were the regal scepter and the medieval battle mace. Assyrian and
Babylonian kings carried scepters as insignia of the lawful authority of just rulers. The
scepter was one of the principal symbols used in the coronation of kings and emperors
throughout the Medieval and Renaissance periods of history. Medieval princes first
used the mace as an effective weapon in battle. 
In the fourteenth century, the royal scepter and the battle mace were combined to
produce the ceremonial academic mace that now symbolizes the traditions and
principles of the institution using it. At Talladega College, it is carried in the academic
ceremony by the faculty marshal. It is engraved with the date of the founding of the
College, A.D. 1867, and embossed with the College’s seal. 

The President’s Chain of Office

The concept of the medallion originated in biblical days as a symbol of authority.
The medallion was worn for adornment, and its likeness served as the official seal.
The President of Talladega College wears a medallion representing the College’s seal
at official ceremonies. The medallion symbolizes the authority of his office and his
responsibility of leadership to the academic community. 

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History of Academic Regalia

Scholars began wearing caps and gowns during medieval times. Since the halls of learning were unheated, this
custom may have originated more for warmth than for any other purpose. For whatever reason since its initiation,
scholars have worn this traditional apparel. 
In the United States a uniform code for academic costume was established in 1894 by a special commission of
representatives from colleges and universities, thus standardizing academic regalia for American scholars. 
Scholarly rank and academic disciplines are denoted through the symbolism of color and through the cut of the
costume. A bachelor’s gown is black and untrimmed and has long, pointed, open sleeves. The hood is three feet long.
The gown for a person holding a master’s degree is black and untrimmed and has sleeves in the shape of an arc. The
hood is three and one-half feet long. 
A scholar who holds a doctorate wears a black gown faced with velvet, with three velvet panels on bell shaped
sleeves. The hood is four feet long. 
The binding of the hoods shows departmental colors as follows: Arts, Letters, and Humanities, white; Business
Administration, drab; Economics, copper; Education, light blue; Fine Arts, brown; Law, purple; Library Science,
lemon; Medicine, green; Music, pink; Philosophy, dark blue; Physical Education, sage green; Public Administration,
peacock blue; Rehabilitation, sage green; Science, golden yellow; Social Work, citron; and Sociology, white. Colors
of the institution which granted the degree are carried on the silk lining of the hood, which usually has one or more
chevrons. Crimson and blue are the colors of Talladega College. 
The academic cap or mortarboard is derived from caps worn in medieval times by members of the clergy. They are
traditionally black with a black tassel, with the exception of the doctoral cap, which has an optional gold tassel. 
Gold honor cords are worn to designate academic honors. Honor cords of various colors are worn to designate
members of honor organizations.

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Talladega
College

“In the Beginning…Talladega College”

The history of Talladega College began on Meanwhile, the nearby white Baptist Academy
November 20, 1865, when two former slaves, built in 1852-53 by slaves, including Savery and
William Savery and Thomas Tarrant, both Tarrant, faced a mortgage default. A speedy plea
of Talladega, met in convention with a group for its purchase was sent to General Swayne who,
of Freedmen in Mobile, Alabama. From that in turn, persuaded the American Missionary
meeting came this commitment, “We regard the Association to buy the building, and some 20 acres
education of our children and youth as vital to the of land. Grateful parents renamed the building
preservation of our liberties, and true religion as Swayne School. It opened in 1867 with about 140
the foundation of all real virtue, and shall use our pupils. Thus, a building constructed with slave
utmost endeavors to promote these blessings in our labor for white students, subsequently, became
country.” the home of the state’s first college dedicated to
serving the educational needs of Blacks.
With a solemn pledge, Savery and Tarrant, aided
by General Wager Swayne of the Freedmen’s In 1869, Swayne School was issued a charter as
Bureau, began in earnest to provide a school for Talladega College by the Judge of Probate of
the children of former slaves of the community. Talladega County. Swayne Hall remains the symbol
Their leadership resulted in the construction of a and spirit of the College.
one-room schoolhouse made of lumber salvaged
from an abandoned carpenter’s shop. The school
overflowed with pupils from its opening, and it
was soon necessary to move into larger quarters.

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Board of Trustees

Dr. Isaiah Hugley, ‘79, Chairman Ms. Valerie D. Lewis
Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, President Ms. Rica Lewis-Payton, ‘81
Dr. Tracey Morant Adams, Vice Chairman
Ms. Zenda Bowie, ‘73, Secretary Mr. Marc A. Love, ‘93
Dr. John Mascia
Mr. Douglas Brewer
Mr. Robert Dickerson Mr. Charles R. Matthews, ‘78
Dr. Monique Gardner-Witherspoon Dr. Robert P. Ryan
Mr. Russell Holloway, ‘71 Mr. Terry Smiley
Mr. Jimmy E. Kelly, III, ‘87 Dr. Edgars Patani
Mr. Jeremy Upton

Emeriti Board Members
Dr. Harry L. Coaxum, ‘75
J. Mason Davis, Jr., Esq., ‘56
Dr. Richard A. English, ‘58

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Past Presidents of
Talladega College 

Reverend Henry E. Brown, 1867-1869 Dr. Aaron Brown, 1976-1977 (Interim) 
Reverend Henry S. DeForest, 1879-1896 Dr. Joseph N. Gayles, 1977-1983
Reverend George W. Andrews, 1896-1904 (Acting) 
Reverend Benjamin M. Nyce, 1904-1908 Dr. Randolph W. Bromery, June-December 1983 (Interim) 
Reverend John M. P. Metcalf, 1908-1916 Dr. Paul B. Mohr, Sr., 1984-1988
Reverend Frederick A. Sumner, 1916-1933 
Dr. Joseph E. Thompson, 1988-1991 (Interim) 
Dr. Buell G. Gallagher, 1934-1943 Dr. Joseph B. Johnson, 1991-1998
Dr. James T. Cater, 1943-1945 (Acting) 
Dr. Marguerite Archie-Hudson, 1998-2001 
Dr. Adam D. Beittel, 1945-1952 Dr. Henry Ponder, 2001-2004
Dr. Arthur D. Gray, 1952-1964 Dr. Oscar L. Prater, 2005-2007 
Dr. Herman H. Long, 1964-1976 
Dr. Billy C. Hawkins, 2008 - 2021
Dr. Lisa Long 2021-2022 (Acting)

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President Gregory J. Vincent

21ST PRESIDENT OF TALLADEGA COLLEGE

Dr. Gregory J. Vincent is an award-winning educator, offspring of Caribbean immigrants, Gregory’s father,
executive, acclaimed civil rights attorney, and Cyril Vincent, worked as an electrical engineer and
community leader who serves as the 21st President of executive. His mother, Gloria, served as a counselor and
Talladega College located in Talladega, Alabama. Dr. was elected community school board member for the
Vincent recently served as Professor of Educational Bronx School Board District 8 (1970-1983). Both Cyril
Policy and Law, Inaugural Executive Director of and Gloria removed the glass ceiling, becoming first-
the Education and Civil Rights Initiative, and generation college graduates. His parents bestowed
Program Chair of the Ph.D. Senior Diversity Officer three priceless gifts: unconditional love, a love of
Specialization at the University of Kentucky. His reading, and a church home, St. Phillip’s Episcopal
personal and educational achievements and career Church in Harlem, where he could start his own journey
milestones demonstrate his commitment to education, of faith.
which included serving as Vice President for Diversity
and Community Engagement and W.K. Kellogg Gregory attended New York City public schools and
Professor at the University of Texas at Austin from 2005 graduated from Bronx High School of Science. He
to 2017. He also held executive leadership positions received a full academic scholarship to attend Hobart
and professorships at several flagship universities. In and William Smith Colleges, where he exemplified
addition, Dr. Vincent served as Grand Sire Archon the term of scholar-athlete and competed on the
(Chief Executive Officer and Chairman) of Sigma Pi school’s basketball, cross country, and track teams.
Phi (The Boule’), which is the oldest African American Gregory earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
Greek-letter organization. and Economics. While there, he received the Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award. The
We can trace Dr. Vincent’s foundational and award recognizes a student who exhibits exceptional
educational roots to New York, New York. The leadership qualities that honor the life and legacy of

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He also served as the 16th Commission and vice president and lead counsel for
President of his Alma Mater. Dr. Vincent earned a Bank One. Later, Vincent served as the spokesperson for
Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz the University of Texas in Fisher v. University of Texas
College of Law, where he serves on the National at Austin (UT) United States Supreme Court Case,
Advisory Council and was recognized in 2012 for his which held that the race-conscious admissions program
distinguished service. In 2022, he was presented the used by UT was lawful under the Equal Protection
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award by The Ohio Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
State University Moritz College of Law. Additionally,
Dr. Vincent earned a Doctor of Education from the Dr. Vincent is also a successful entrepreneur founding
University of Pennsylvania, where he was named Gregory Vincent Law, an Ohio law firm focusing on
Educator of the Year in 2016. civil rights, education, and employment. In addition,
he co-founded and, from 2018 to 2022, served as CEO
In addition to his distinguished career in academia, of Vincent Strategies, a global diversity, equity, and
Dr. Vincent is a civil rights attorney. He served as the inclusion consulting firm.
assistant attorney general in the Office of the Ohio
Attorney General and successfully argued several major When Dr. Vincent is not in a class, court, or boardroom,
civil rights cases before the Supreme Court of Ohio. you can find him investing his time, talents, network,
Those impressive wins propelled him to Director for and resources to help others. He has chaired multiple
Regional and Legal affairs for the Ohio Civil Rights boards, including the Austin Area Urban League,

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Communities in Schools of Central Texas, the Standing with Gregory throughout this incredible journey. Kim
Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Also, is an attorney, entrepreneur, and Diversity, Equity,
as a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Inclusion (DEI) Expert. She is the founder and
Incorporated, Dr. Vincent chaired the fraternity’s owner of Wilson Vincent Law, PLLC, CEO of Vincent
Commission on Racial Justice. Government Solutions, and Co-Founder and CEO of
Vincent Strategies, LLC. In 2017, The Texas Governor’s
Several organizations and institutions have recognized Office commissioned Attorney Vincent a Yellow Rose
Dr. Vincent for his distinguished community service. of Texas for her outstanding work in child advocacy,
He received a commission as a Kentucky Colonel, leadership in the arts, and distinguished community
the highest honor bestowed by the commonwealth’s service. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
governor for outstanding community service, in Sorority Incorporated and The Links Incorporated.
October 2019. In addition, Mayor Steven Adler and the
City Council of Austin, Texas, proclaimed June 13, 2017, Together, the successful couple are the proud parents
Dr. Gregory J. Vincent Day in Austin, Texas. Similar of six successful children, two daughters and four
honors were bestowed on July 15, 2018, in Baton Rouge, sons, of which three are HBCU graduates. Continuing
Louisiana, and Louisville, Kentucky, on October 27, Dr. Vincent’s legacy of scholarship, leadership, and
2019. Dr. Vincent is the 2022 recipient of the Lifetime community are Ashleigh (Louisiana State University
Achievement Award from the Black Professional ‘13, Xavier University New Orleans M.Ed. ‘17); Camille
Alliance (BPA). (Spelman College ‘14, Georgetown University M.A
‘21, Howard University Ph.D. Student); Gregory Jr.
The old saying goes, beside every great man stands (the University of Texas at Austin ‘15); Raymond
a phenomenal woman, and Kim Wilson Vincent, (Morehouse College ‘21); Shawn (Berklee College of
a community leader, award-winning attorney, and Music ‘23); and Cameron (Lake Travis High School ‘23).
business powerhouse in her own right, has partnered

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Investiture Ceremony
Friday, November 4, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.

Dr. Isaiah Hugley, ‘79, Chairman of the Talladega College Board of Trustees

Presiding

THE PRELUDE

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROCESSIONAL

* “National Anthem”...................................................................................................................................................... Frances Scott Key

* “Lift Every Voice and Sing”.................................................................................................................................James Weldon Johnson

*THE INVOCATION............................................................................................................................... Pastor Ricky J. McKinney
Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church

WELCOME...........................................................................................................................................................Dr. Isaiah Hugley, ‘79
Chairman, Talladega College Board of Trustees

GREETINGS:

Talladega Community
Mr. Timothy L. Ragland, Mayor

United Negro College Fund
Dr. Lodriguez Murray, Sr. Vice President, Public Policy and Government Affairs

Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
General Paul M. Hankins, President

Business and Corporate Community
Mr. Chad Jones, President and CEO, First Bank of Alabama

Talladega College Board of Trustees

Ms. Rica Lewis–Payton, ‘81

Talladega College National Alumni Association

Mr. Russell Holloway, President, ‘71

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Barbara J. Johnson, Executive Vice President and Provost

Sigma Pi Phi (The Boule’), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 100 Black Men of America

Dr. Darryl R. Matthews, 32nd General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Student Government Association of Talladega College

Ms. Makayla Buchanon, SGA Vice President

CHORAL SELECTION............................................“Encourage Yourself”.......................................................... Donald Lawrence
Soloist: Christian McKinney, Business Management, Junior

TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDERS.......................................................................................................Ms. Sybil Kay Andrews, ‘78

CHORAL SELECTION.....................................“Every Time I Feel the Spirit”.............................................................W. L. Dawson
Talladega College Male Ensemble

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The Installation of

THE 21ST PRESIDENT OF TALLADEGA COLLEGE

PRESENTATION OF PRESIDENT.................................................................................. Dr. Monique Gardner-Witherspoon
Member, Talladega College Board of Trustees

INVESTITURE OF THE PRESIDENT...............................................................................................................Dr. Isaiah Hugley
Chairman, Talladega College Board of Trustees

PRESENTATION OF THE MACE............................................................................................................. Dr. Harry Coaxum, ‘75
Trustee Emeritus

PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIN OF OFFICE ....................... Mr. J. Mason Davis, Jr., Esquire, ‘56
Trustee Emeritus

THE PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT..................................................................................................................Mr. Jeremy Upton
Student Representative, Talladega College Board of Trustees

(In Unison)
Because we cherish the unique history of Talladega College and the undaunted faith of its founders;
because we know the enormity of your task, we pledge ourselves to assist in your leadership towards
excellence. We will not cease to pray for you, and for those whose lives will be affected by the style and
character of your administration. God strengthen your heart and mind and soul and body.

THE INAUGURAL PRAYER....................................................................................... Rev. Jonathan C. Augustine, J.D., DMin.
Senior Pastor, St. Joseph AME Church

General Chaplain, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.......................................................................................................... Dr. Gregory Joseph Vincent
President, Talladega College

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......................................................................................................................................Dr. Isaiah Hugley

THE ALMA MATER.............................................................................................................................................. “Dear Old Talladega”
Words by William Pickens, 1902
Music by E.B. Greer

THE BENEDICTION............................................................................................................................................. Bishop Van Moody
The Worship Center

CHORAL RESPONSE.......................................................................................................................“The Lord Bless You and Keep You”

*THE RECESSIONAL

*PLEASE STAND

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The Platform Parties

Macebearer Mr. Michael Grant
Vice President
Dr. Alison Brown
Dean of Faculty Athletic Director

Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Mr. Alfred Norris
Vice President
Members of the Board of Trustees
Chief Budget Officer
Dr. Isaiah Hugley,‘79, Chairman
Ms. Zenda Bowie, ‘73 Mr. Christopher Anderson
Mr. Douglas Brewer Chief of Police
Mr. Robert Dickerson
Ms. Marsetta Lee, J.D.
Dr. Monique Gardner-Witherspoon Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Russell Holloway, ‘71
Mr. Jimmy E. Kelly, III, ‘87 Ms. Abina Billups, J.D.
Ms. Valerie D. Lewis Deputy to the President for
Governmental Affairs and Title III Programs
Ms. Rica Lewis –Payton, ‘81
Mr. Marc A. Love, ‘93 Platform Guests
Dr. John Mascia
Pastor Ricky J. McKinney
Mr. Charles R. Matthews, ‘78 Mayor Timothy Ragland
Dr. Edgars Patani Dr. Lodriguez Murray
Mr. Terry Smiley General Paul Hankins
Mr. Jeremy Upton
Mr. Chad Jones
Trustee Emeriti Mr. Russell Holloway
Dr. Darryl Matthews
Dr. Harry Coaxum, ‘75 Ms. Makayla Buchanon
J. Mason Davis, Jr., Esquire, ‘56 Ms. Sybil Kay Andrews, ‘78
Rev. Jonathan C. Augustine, J.D. DMin.
President’s Leadership Team
Bishop Van Moody
Dr. Barbara J. Johnson
Executive Vice President and Provost College Deans

Dr. Pernella Deams Dr. Angela Walker
Sr. Vice President for Division of Humanities and Fine Arts
Student Life and Success and UNCF
Transformation Officer Dr. Jonathan Elimimian
Division of Business Administration
Dr. Kristie L. Kenney
Sr. Vice President for Our 21st President

Institutional Advancement, Dr. Gregory J. Vincent
Strategic Initiatives and Communications

Mr. Soma Mondeh
Sr. Vice President for
Finance and Campus Operations

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List of Delegates

Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 1822 & 1908 Talladega College Alumni Association, Atlanta Chapter
Ms. Chevanne DeVaney - Director, Alumni and Alumnae Relations Mr. Norman Pitts - Chapter Representative

Duke University - 1838 Talladega College Alumni Association, Michigan Chapter
Dr. Karla Holloway - Dean and James B. Duke Professor Emerita Geneva Jones Young, President

University at Buffalo, State University of New York - 1846 Talladega College Alumni Association, Tampa Bay Chapter
Dr. Keith Alford - Dean, School of Social Work Ms. Rosalyn Earl - President

Hampton University - 1868 Talladega College Alumni Association, Tennessee Chapter
Dr. Walter T. Tillman, Jr. - Vice President and Chief of Staff Delesilyn Elston - President

Lawson State Community College - 1949 Talladega College Alumni Association, Tuscaloosa Chapter
Dr. Cynthia Anthony - President Ms. Vanessa Coleman - Chapter Representative

Drake State Community and Technical College - 1961 Talladega College Alumni Association, Talladega Chapter
Dr. Carolyn Henderson - Dean of Instruction Ms. Anita Elston - President

Trenholm State Community College - 1963 Anniston Army Depot
Dr. Charles Smith - Dean of Community Engagement and Grants Eric McCoy - Commander
Lauren Wills - EEO Specialist
Talladega College National Alumni Association
Mr. Russell Holloway - President

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★★★★★

Mace Bearer
Dr. Alison Brown

Marshals for the Investiture
Dr. Angela Walker **Ms. Tiffany Sayles
Dr. Michelle Bridgewater Ms. Dottie Rimpsey
**Mr. Sayed Akbari
Dr. Andrew Coleman

**Marshall Assistants

Inauguration
Committee Members

*Dr. Kristie L. Kenney, Chair Dr. Barbara Johnson
*Mr. Anthony Jones, Co-chair Mr. Allen McQueen
Chief Christopher Anderson *Ms. Marianne Ogutu
*Mr. Darrius Pearson
*Ms. Nadine Ballard *Ms. Dottie Rimpsey
Trustee Monique Gardner-Witherspoon Ms. Tamera Stanford
Ms. Norda Threatt
Dr. Edward Hill
*Ms. Cynthia Jones Mr. Perry Trice
*Ms. Marsetta Lee, J.D. *Ms. Rachelle Williams
*Dr. Racquel Lipscomb-Peck

Talladega College Choir - Mr. William Mitchell, Director
Talladega Concert Band - Mr. Adrian Thompson, Director

Ushers - Talladega Staff

*Event Chairs

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★★★★★

Lift Every Voice and Sing
Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938)
Music by J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954)

Lift every voice and sing,
‘Til earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;

Let our rejoicing rise
High as the listening skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on ‘til victory is won.

Stony the road we trod,
Bitter the chastening rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;

Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary feet
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed.
We have come, over a way that with tears has been watered,
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
Out from the gloomy past,
‘Til now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years,
God of our silent tears,
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who has by Thy might

Led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet, stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee,
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee;

Shadowed beneath Thy hand,
May we forever stand, True to our God,

True to our native land.

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★★★★★

alma mater

Dear Old Talladega

There shines upon this nation
A college galaxy

Like that harp constellation
Hung in our northern sky.
With stars of magnitude both great and small
But proud old Talladega

Is Alpha Lyrae Vega
Is Alpha Lyrae Vega

Of them all.

Chorus
TALLADEGA, Crimson and Blue
TALLADEGA, We will be true.

We’ll love and honor thee.
We’ll live and die for thee.
TALLADEGA, TALLADEGA, Crimson and Blue

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