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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 38th Annual Scholarship Breakfast

Page Donor: Dr. Margaret E. Pittman
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Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter, MSUAA

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 38th Annual Scholarship Breakfast

Page Donor: Dr. A. Lois De Laine
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Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter, MSUAA

Page Donor: Stewart & Penelope Taylor
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Page Donor: Catherine P. Stansbury
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Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter Presidents

Virginia B. Coleman, ’50 Lorenzo Felder, ’49 Arzella F. Stevenson, ’59 George M. Brooks, ’50 Gloria E. Wayman, ’90
Founder President: 1987-1989 President: 1989-1995 President: 1995-1997 President: 1999-2003
President: 1997-1999
President: 1982-1987

Cherlyn V. Mitchell, ’74 Julia E. Davidson-Randall, ’64 Delores C. Cooke, ’64 Gloria E. Wayman, ’90 Carole A. Jeffries, Esq., ’64
President: 2003-2006 President: 2006-2009 President: 2009-2017 President: 2017-2022 President: 2020-Present

Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter
Presidential Medallion

The Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of the Morgan State University Alumni Association
was founded on Monday, June 14, 1982. Presidents of the Chapter have been: Virginia B. Coleman, Lorenzo
Felder, Arzella F. Stevenson, George M. Brooks, Gloria E. Wayman, Cherlyn Mitchell, Julia E. Davidson-Randall,
and Delores C. Cooke.
As George M. Brooks was ending his term as President, he asked Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury to prepare a special
ceremony for the new officers, who would be installed on May 3, 1997.
Dr. Stansbury decided that each Chapter president should wear a presidential medallion. He designed the me-
dallion, which was, then, executed by Gordon H. Stills, an alumnus of the Class of 1954.
The medallion is circular and has a blue and orange ribbon. Each has a black background with gold letters. The
printed inscription contains the name of the president, his/her years in office, the name of the Chapter, and the
name of the University.
On May 3, 1997, a medallion was placed around the neck of each of the first four past presidents. At the Chapter
general membership meeting, held on June 7, 1997, it was approved that, on the date of his/her installation, each
subsequently elected president would be presented with a medallion as a symbol of the office.

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Howard L. Cornish Chapter Appreciation Award

Dr. Melvin N. Miles, Jr.

Melvin N. Miles, Jr. is a native Baltimorean, a graduate of
Frederick Douglass High School and of Morgan State University
from which he received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts
in Music Education, and Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees
in 1973, 1978 and 2022, respectively. He attended The Catholic
University of America for doctoral studies in Music Education.

For fifty years (1973-2022), Miles was “The Music Man” in the Morgan
State University Department of Fine and Performing Arts, where
he taught Instrumental Music Methods, Brass Methods, Woodwind
Methods, Instrumental Music Repertoire, Instrumental Conducting, and
where he served as Wind, Percussion and String Faculty Coordinator.
As Director of Bands, he conducted the University Symphonic Winds
and Concert Bands, the Jazz Ensemble, the University Marching Band,
The Magnificent Marching Machine, the Bear Band and the Pep Band.

At Morgan and beyond, Miles is known as an accomplished and prolific musician, arranger, guest conductor,
adjudicator, and workshop/seminar presenter in all styles and genres of music. He has performed in several
local bands, including The Sound Experience, has recorded several albums which charted on Billboard, and
has appeared with many national artists of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Miles arranged and performed several
selections for, and appeared in, the Barry Levinson movies, “Diner” and “Avalon”. And, for many years,
he composed, adapted, arranged musical scores, and served as the Musical Director for the Encore Dinner
Theater, as well as for the MSU Fine and Performing Arts productions of “Raisin”, “Ragtime”, “Sarafina”,
“Crowns”, “The Color Purple”, and “The Wiz”. Not to mention, performances at the Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day Parade and the Sunday Night Football Ravens/Patriots game! Although formally retired, Miles plans
to continue to support the band by raising funds through his endowment and by archiving and writing
Morgan’s Band history.

Miles’ many honors and awards include: Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity “Distinguished
Service to Music Medal” and Stanley G. Finck Awards (2015); Morgan State University “Outstanding
Creative Achievements and Accomplishments” (2011-2012); “Outstanding Man” (2006) and “Outstanding
Alumni” Awards; Howard L. Cornish Chapter “Community Service Award”; HBCU National Band
Director Consortium Honoree (2022); Jazz Journalist Association “Jazz Hero Award-Baltimore” (2017);
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority “Living Maker of Black History Award” (2022); “National Association for Equal
Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Presidential Citation” (2002); Richard Robinson Service
Award (2016); Scarborough Lifetime Achievement Award (2016); and inductee into the inaugural class
of the Minority Band Director’s Association Hall of Fame (2022).

Miles holds active membership in numerous professional and fraternal organizations, including membership
in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Tau Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. Melvin Miles resides in
Baltimore with his wife, Cathy Miles.

Page Donor: Dr. A. Lois De Laine

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Howard L. Cornish Chapter Humanitarian Award

Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III

Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III, raised in Baltimore and in the Church,
graduated from Morgan State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Psychology, from Virginia Union University in
2005 with a Master of Divinity Degree, and from Wesley Theological
Seminary in 2014 with a Doctor of Ministry Degree.

In 2008, after stints with a Johns Hopkins University youth violence
prevention and mentoring program (2002-2004) and with the Maryland
Mentoring Partnership (2004-2008), Rev. Brown, at age 28, became
the youngest-ever senior pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church
(Baltimore). During his fourteen-year tenure (2008-2022), the church
experienced tremendous growth and garnered national attention for
Brown’s visionary and innovative approach to ministry, including his
signature initiatives, Orita’s Cross Freedom School, founded in 2010 and
The Black Church Food Security Network, founded in 2015.

Orita’s Cross Freedom School is a youth development program, based upon the Freedom Schools of the
1960’s, to reconnect Black youth with their African heritage, to provide firsthand learning to spark their
creative genius, and to teach them essential vocational skills. The Black Church Food Security Network
is a national alliance of Black churches partnered to address food insecurity in Black communities by
creating a Black-led food ecosystem which controls the means of production and distribution of healthy
foods to our communities. The Black Food Network, through Rev. Brown, has received grant funding and
awards from numerous foundations, including: $200,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (May 2022);
$500,000 from the Kataly Foundation (February 2021); $250,000 from the Claneil Foundation along with
its coveted Emerging Leaders Award (May 2019); $125,000 from the Town Creek Foundation (2017-2021);
and $25,000 from the New Visions Foundation (2018).

Rev. Brown has received the Ella Baker Freedom Fighter Award; the Afro American Newspaper “25 Under
40 Emerging Black History Leaders” Award; and the Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights Food Justice
Award. In 2011, Urbanite Magazine named Brown one of the “Change Makers of Baltimore City”; a
$10,000 Fellowship from The Beatitudes Society which named him one of eight of the country’s leading
young progressive Faith leaders; in 2016, Grist.Org named him one of “The 50 People You’ll Be Talking
About This Year”; in 2018, Baltimore Magazine named him a Visionary of the City; in 2021, he was
inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College; in 2022, he was
chosen an Ashoka Fellow – placing him among the world’s most influential social entrepreneurs.

Rev. Brown has lectured at many religious institutions, including the Black Theological Leadership Institute
at Princeton Theological Seminary; Drew Theological School; Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary;
Interdenominational Theological Center; Memphis Theological Seminary; Methodist Theological School
of Ohio; St. Mary’s Seminary; Virginia Union University; and Wake Forest School of Divinity. When not
working, Rev. Brown loves spending time with his family, journaling, and hanging out with friends.

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Howard L. Cornish Chapter Community Service Award

Senator Charles E. Sydnor, III

Senator Charles E. Sydnor III was born and raised in Baltimore City.
He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1992 and from
Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
in 1996. In 2020, Sydnor received both his master’s degree in Political
Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and his
Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. He
is admitted to practice before the Maryland, District of Columbia, and
United States Supreme Court bars.

After a clerkship in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Sydnor began
his legal career with Enterprise Community Investment, Inc., a national
organization, based in Columbia, Maryland, which provides investment
capital and development services for affordable housing and community
revitalization. He currently serves as Senior Attorney.

On January 8, 2015 and January 8, 2020, respectively, Sydnor was
sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 44B (Baltimore County) and into the
Maryland Senate representing District 44 (Baltimore City & Baltimore County). In the House, he served
on the House Judiciary Committee, Civil Law & Procedure and Criminal Justice subcommittees, on the
Commission for Body-worn Cameras, and on the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Law, Criminal
Justice & Public Service Committee. In the Senate, Sydnor serves on the Judicial Proceedings Committee,
the Joint Committee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Biotechnology, the Joint Committee
on Ending Homelessness, and the Joint Committee on Children, Youth & Families. He also sits on the
State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy and on the Law Enforcement Body Camera Task Force,
as its Vice Chair.

Sydnor has received numerous awards, including Johns Hopkins University’s Student Excellence Award for
Leadership and Service Award (1996); Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition’s Most Promising Legislator
Award (2017); Daily Record’s Leadership in Law Award (2012); University of Maryland School of Law
Black Law Student Association’s Graduate of the Year Award (2020); University of Maryland Francis
King Carey School of Law’s Public Service Award (2000); Maryland Nurses Association’s Legislator of the
Year Award (2020); Johns Hopkins University Black Faculty and Staff Association’s Indispensable Role of
Blacks Award (2022); and Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s Visionary Award (2022).

The Senator is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He resides in Catonsville with his wife, Myra
Sydnor, and their three children, Camryn, Cailyn and Chyler.

Page Donor: Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury

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Howard L. Cornish Chapter Distinguished Service Award

Joyce A. Brown

Joyce A. Brown was employed with the State of Maryland for fifty-one
years, forty-five of which were with Morgan State University. On January
1, 2022, Ms. Brown retired from Morgan as Assistant Vice President for
Alumni Relations & Strategic Engagement and as Executive Director
of the Morgan State University Alumni Association (MSUAA).
During her tenure at Morgan, Ms. Brown earned both her Bachelor
of Science Degree in Business Administration and Master of Business
Administration (MBA) in 1986 and 2001, respectively.

As Assistant Vice President, Ms. Brown developed and managed a
nationwide alumni program of activities and events to address the specific
needs and interests of alumni and to organize alumni in their support
of University needs in student recruitment, academic programming,
scholarship aid, fundraising and legislative initiatives.

As MSUAA Executive Director, Ms. Brown planned, coordinated and
hosted Alumni Day and Homecoming activities, including the Annual Memorial Service for deceased
alumni, faculty, staff and students, and bus trips and events for away football and basketball games, including
the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). She managed the MSUAA dues and affinity programs,
provided advice and assistance in establishing new chapters, support and guidance to existing chapters
and interest groups, and assistance in reviving defunct chapters. And, Ms. Brown oversaw the MSU Class
Agents Program, a vehicle through which class members could financially support the University and
prepare for their special reunions.

Ms. Brown managed the operation and use of Alumni House, a campus facility which includes eight guest
rooms, a dining area, and several offices and conference rooms. She provided guidance and leadership for
preparation and dissemination of alumni publications such as the Alumni News and the Alumni Directory.
Ms. Brown represented the University and the MSUAA at University, alumni, student, and community-
sponsored events and, for many years, she served as an Associate Marshal for Commencement and Honors
Convocations.

Ms. Brown has received several honors and recognitions including the Howard L. Cornish Chapter
Appreciation Award, the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter President’s Award, the Washington, DC. Chapter
Service Award, the Gala IX and Gala X Leadership Award, the Hedges and Highway Ministries Community
Service Award, and the Preacher’s Hall of Fame Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Jr. Black Leadership
Award.

Ms. Brown is a life member of the MSUAA, of the Howard L. Cornish Chapter, and a charter member of
the Morgan On-Campus Alumni Chapter. Ms. Brown is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,
Epsilon Omega Chapter.

Page Donor: Marshall Brookes

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Howard L. Cornish Chapter Anthony C. McPhail
Leadership Legacy Award

Dr. Earl S. Richardson

Dr. Earl S. Richardson is Morgan State University President Emeritus
and retired Distinguished Professor & Research Associate at the Robert
M. Bell Center for Civil Rights in Education.

Born on Maryland’s Eastern Shore (Somerset County), Richardson
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Maryland State College (now the
University of Maryland Eastern Shore) and Master of Science and Doctor
of Education degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. He served in
the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969. As a Ford Foundation
and Kellogg Foundation Fellow, Richardson conducted extensive
research on critical problems in higher education related to racial
autonomy, desegregation and integration and authored several articles
on the implications of proposals to merge historically Black institutions
with white institutions and on inter-institutional cooperation in higher
education. Prior to Morgan, he held administrative positions at the
University of Maryland Eastern Shore and in the University System of Maryland.

During Richardson’s twenty-six-year tenure as Morgan’s nineth President (1984-2010), Morgan grew from
a small liberal arts college to a doctoral urban research university with expanded academic offerings at
the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Doctoral programs increased from one in urban education
leadership to fifteen. The Schools of Architecture; Communications; Computer, Mathematical & Natural
Sciences; Engineering; Public & Community Health; and Social Work were formed. Student enrollment
doubled, the operating budget increased more than six-fold, and capital improvements exploded. The
University renovated several landmark and historic buildings, replaced others, and planned or constructed
new state-of-the-art academic, administration, residence and student affairs buildings, the new Murphy
Fine Arts Center, and a connecting bridge between the east and west campuses. In addition, the University
acquired or expanded to the Northwood Shopping Center, the Montebello Hospital Complex, and
the satellite estuarine Research Center in Southern Maryland. To now see most of the facilities either
completed or under construction is for Dr. Richardson “a dream come true.”

Dr. Richardson has received numerous recognitions and awards, including honorary doctorates from
Benedict College, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Morgan State University; Distinguished
Alumni Award from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; the Maryland Senate Prestigious
Citizenship Award; Fisher and Koch’s “Entrepreneurial College Presidents” list; and the President Barack
Obama “Outstanding Service to American Higher Education” recognition.

Dr. Richardson is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternities. He is married to Sheila
L. Bunting Richardson, Ph.D.; they have one son, Eric Anthony Richardson, MBA.

Page Donor: Sheila M. Eley

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Guest Speaker

Dena Freeman-Patton

On May 3, 2022, Morgan State University President David K. Freeman-Patton was also appointed as the 2020 chair of the
Wilson announced the appointment of Dena Freeman-Patton NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and
as the new vice president and director for intercollegiate in 2018 was named as the Women Leader in College Sports
athletics, overseeing the Athletics Department, Intramural Administrator of the Year.
sports and activities. With her selection, Freeman-Patton
became the first woman in Morgan’s 155-year history hired to A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Freeman-Patton was a
lead its athletic operations. three-sport athlete at Lake Clifton High. She also lettered as a
Division I student-athlete in basketball at Liberty University,
“Among those expressing a high interest from across the where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management
country, Dena Freeman-Patton was the most impressive, in 1996. She received a master’s in sports administration from
offering a wealth of experience and the requisite leadership Georgia State University, in 1999.
capabilities to oversee a rising D1 athletic program. We
welcome Dena to the Morgan team and look forward to her “It’s great to come home and have an opportunity to join such
taking the reins and advancing our athletic programs to even an historic and mission-focused institute of higher learning
greater heights. In her, we have the right person for the job” such as Morgan State University,” said Freeman-Patton.
Wilson stated. “Being a native of Baltimore, I have always held a special
place in my heart for Morgan, because of its connection to
As an administrator and executive in intercollegiate athletics, the city and what it has meant for the futures of so many. I am
Freeman-Patton brings nearly 25 years of experience. She proud to represent the family members, friends and colleagues
comes to Morgan from California State University, Dominguez that have poured into me over the years, especially my parents
Hills (CSUDH), where she most recently served as associate Calvin and Doris Freeman (Morgan alum c/o 1969). It is an
vice president and director of Athletics, overseeing 10 sports, honor to be appointed as the first woman to serve in this role
and managing more than 50 personnel, including staff and and I hope to inspire other women and girls in sports. I thank
coaches. Before her time at CSUDH, she served as deputy President Wilson this unique opportunity to lead the Athletics
athletics director and chief operating officer for the University Department and make a positive impact on Morgan’s student-
of New Orleans, deputy athletics director at California State athletes. “There are a lot of great things happening within
University, Bakersfield, associate athletic director at Georgia Morgan Athletics. It is a jewel among HBCUs, and I hope to
State University and associate director of Academics and make it shine brighter,” said Freeman-Patton.
Career Development at the University of Maryland, College
Park. Freeman-Patton reports directly to the president and serves
on his Cabinet as a member of the senior administrative team.

Page Donor: Mattie Gaines
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Program

Ms. Sina Gebre-Ab – WJZ-TV 11 News Anchor
Mistress of Ceremonies

INTRODUCTION OF MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES ………………………………… Mrs. Valerie Cherry-Jones
Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter

ANTHEMS ……………………………………………………………………………………… The Morgan Singers
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”
“We Shall Overcome”

BOARD OF REGENTS GREETINGS ……………………………………………… The Honorable Kweisi Mufme
Chairman, Morgan State University Board of Regents

UNIVERSITY GREETINGS ……………………………………………………………………… Dr. David Wilson
President, Morgan State University

ALUMNI GREETINGS …………………………………………………………………………… Mrs. Phyllis Davis
President, Morgan State University Alumni Association

MUSICAL SELECTIONS ……………………………………………………………………… The Morgan Singers
Dr. Eric A. Conway, Director

INVOCATION …………………………………………………………………………………… Rev. Thomas Rich
Senior Pastor, River Of Life Christian Center
Upper Marlboro, Maryland

* * * BREAKFAST * * *

Music provided by: The Morgan State University Jazz Ensemble
Dr. Jorim Reid, Director

MORGAN MEMORABILIA DOOR PRIZES ………………………………………………… Mrs. Patricia Briggs
Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter

PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS ……………………………………………….………………… Mrs. Carole A. Jeffries
President, Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter

CATCH-A-RISING STAR …………………………………………………………………………… Mason Byron

PRESENTATION OF 2023 MLK HONOREES ………………………………………………… Ms. Sina Gebre-Ab

Howard L. Cornish Appreciation Award
Professor Melvin N. Miles, Jr. - Morgan State University

Howard L. Cornish Community Service Award
Charles E. Sydnor, III - Maryland State Senate, District 44

Howard L. Cornish Humanitarian Award
Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III - The Black Church Food Security Network

Howard L. Cornish Distinguished Service Award
Mrs. Joyce A. Brown - Morgan State University

Anthony C. McPhail Leadership Legacy Award
Dr. Earl S. Richardson - President Emeritus, Morgan State University

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS …………………………………………………………… Mr. Anthony C. McPhail
Chairman, 2023 MLK Scholarship Breakfast

Page Donor: Anthony & Diane McPhail

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SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS ……………………………………………………… Mrs. Gloria E. Wayman
Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter

Howard L. Cornish Scholars - $2,500
Israel Tate

Howard L. Cornish Scholars - $2,000
Jaylin Jennings

Shirley F. Reason Memorial Scholar - $1,200 Tau Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Scholars - $1,000
Aaiyah Pierce Kristen Sweets   Tyrome Fowlkes, Jr.

Donald Tyners, Sr. Memorial Scholar - $1,200 Susan Taylor King “We Can Do It” Scholar - $1,000
Kajah Watkins James Pringle

Marian R. Finney Memorial Scholar - $1,200 Raymond Anthony Briggs Scholar - $1,000
Scott Thompson Jazyme Kelly

Patricia Burns Memorial Scholar - $1,200 Edward E. Stokes, Sr. Memorial Scholar - $2,000
Shaimeira Meekins Breena Dorsett

Dr. Leah G. Hasty Memorial Scholar - $1,200 Leroy H. Coles, III Memorial Scholar - $1,000
Noah Spencer Michael Anthony

Margaret C. Ogle Memorial Scholar - $1,200 Dr. Barbara Wheeler Scholar - $500
Jasmine Murray (+Laptop)) Kristen Sweets

Gregory Gage Ogle Memorial Scholar - $1,500 MLK Souvenir Journal Cover Design Winner - $1,000
Kailyn Smith Alexandria Wingate (+ Laptop)

Tau Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Scholars - $2,000 MLK Promotional Video Producer - $1,000
Serena Chapple Dakaree Kondo-Banks (+ Laptop)

Tau Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Scholars - $1,500
Gabrielle Carter   Tamia Richburg

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER ……………………………………………………… Ms. Mattie Gaines
Howard L. Cornish Chapter

2020 MLK SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST ADDRESS ………..…………….………… Ms. Dena Freeman-Patton
Director & Vice-President of Inter-Collegiate Athletics, Morgan State University

PRESENTATION OF SPEAKER AWARD ……………………………………………… Mr. Anthony C. McPhail
PRESENTATION TO MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES ………………………………… Mr. Anthony C. McPhail
KENT FISHER DOOR PRIZES …………………………………………………………… Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury
BENEDICTION …………………………………………………………………………………… Rev. Thomas Rich
THE ALMA MATER …………………………………………………………………… Led by The Morgan Singers

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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Page Donor: Anthony & Diane McPhail
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST

2023 PLANNING COMMITTEE

Anthony C. McPhail Carole A. Jeffries Dr. Clayton C. Stansbury Marshall Brookes
Chairman HLC President Ticket Captain Emeritus Ticket Captain

Ticket Captain Chairperson - Hospitality

Gloria E. Wayman Delores Cooke Catherine P. Stansbury Valerie Cherry-Jones
Chairperson - Scholarship & Ticket Captain

Awards Committee

Mattie Gaines Ralph Cooke Patricia Briggs Russell Riley
Door Prizes

William Fuller Erica Waters
Chairperson
Public Relations

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2023 MLK SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST
2023 MLK SCHSOPLAORNSHSIPOBRRELAIKSFATSITNPAGTRSON LISTINGS

Alston, Dale Jackson, Otis & Yvonne Smith, Rachel
Alston, Josephine Jeffries, Carole A. Scott, Eva Rae
Atkinson, Rosemary Johnson, Alvin Solomon, Milton
Bishop, Jonathan M. Jones, Louis W. Stansbury, Cassie
Briggs, Priscilla Jordan, Andre Stansbury, Catherine P.
Briggs, Raymond Logan, Bonnie D. Stansbury, Dr. Clayton C.
Briscoe, Sr., Brandon Matthews, Milburn Stewart, Harold
Brookes, Debra McKenzie, Chantelle Stewart, Scott
Brookes, Marshall McPhail, “Mojo” E. Morgan Stukes-Maurice, Joan
Brookes, Thelma McPhail, Diane Talley, Barbara
Brooks, Rosa McPhail, Erin Talley, Plummer
Burrell, Carolyn McPhail, II, Anthony C. Taylor, Patricia
Calvert, Tina McPhail, Sr., Anthony C. Taylor, Penelope
Cooke, Ralph & Delores Mitchell, Cherlyn V. Taylor, Stewart
Davis, Clarence Neal, Catherine Walters, Cieres
Davis, Deanna Neal, Robert Walters, John
Davis, Kayla Nelson, Catherine Waters, Erica M.
Davis, Marion & Adelaide Nelson, Garrett Watkins, Jay
Fassett, Dr. Linda Young Nelson, Zebia Watkins, Virginia
Gaines, Mattie Wayman, Gloria
Goldsborough, Mary A. Neverdon-Morton, Dr. Cynthia Wells, William & Gail
Goode, Joy Wilson, Delores
Goode, Tyrone Pittman, Dr. Margaret E. Wright, Dena
Goodwin, Greta Pollard, Charles Wright, Frank
Hall, Jacqui Poulson, Alan Wright, Ralph
Hardison, Larry & Julia Proctor, C. Sylvia Wright, Williard
Harvin, Joan Randall, Dorothy C. Wynder, Michelle
Howell, Dennis & Jacqueline Reid, Mel
Riley, Russell
Simon, Monica

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Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing

James Weldon Johnson

Lift ev’ry voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise, high as the lis’tning 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 till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast’ning 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 have been watered;
We have come, treading our path thro’ 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 hast brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who has by Thy might, lead 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;
Shadow beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand,
True to our God, True to our Native land.

Page Donor: Carole A. Jeffries, Esquire

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The Alma Mater

I
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.

II
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.

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