COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMMay 17, 2014

College of Arts and Humanities

College of Business and Social Sciences

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

College of Professional Studies

Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.President

D. Stephen &. Diane H. Walker Convocation Center. Institute, West Virginia

WHAT IS WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE?....~------------------------------------------------------------------------~--~~~~What is West Virginia State College? It is all of us who believe in it - who absent or present, work in it andwish it well. Its constituency is the living and dead, and from them the College enjoys an unrestrained loyaltyand willing service. It is an exponent of trust which sweeps aside the petty jealousies of men and all propagandicproposals which would minimize or depreciate personality. It is an institution containing faults and defects whichchallenge the constructive efforts of students, teachers, officers, and graduates. It is incomplete and desires to remainso, to be in an advantageous position for changing life situations.

What is West Virginia State College? It is spirit; it cannot be touched by hand; it is based upon communionsbetween the living and those who though dead yet live in immortality made practical through enlistment in thecollege program, which of necessity requires eternity for completion. What is the College? You and those graduatesahead of you are the College.

John W. DavisFifth President, West Virginia State College, 1932

HISTORICAL SKETCH OFWEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

•••••West Virginia State University was founded under the provisions of the Second Morrill Act of 1890 to provideeducation to black citizens in agriculture and the mechanical arts. Like many other states at that time, West Virginiamaintained a segregated education system. On March 17,1891, the Legislature passed a bill creating the WestVirginia Colored Institute to be located in the Kanawha Valley. Federal funds provided $3,000 for faculty salariesand the West Virginia Legislature appropriated $10,000 to purchase land and to construct a building. We nowcelebrate that as the official "Founders Day" of West Virginia State University.

In 1915, the West Virginia Collegiate Institute began offering college degrees. Under the leadership of PresidentJohn W. Davis, academic programs were expanded and new buildings were constructed. In 1927, the Institutereceived accreditation from the North Central Association and in 1929 it became West Virginia State College.

After the 1954 United States Supreme Court historic decision outlawing school segregation, West Virginia StateCollege became an integrated institution serving a predominately white, adult, commuter student population. Atthat time, land-grant status was lost due to a decision of the West Virginia Board of Education; West Virginia StateCollege was the only 1890 land-grant institution to lose that status. The College regained land-grant status in 2001,by an act of Congress.

With reinstatement of its 1890 land-grant status, and accompanying federal funding, West Virginia State Collegestrengthened its mission of teaching, research and service to the community. The first graduate degree programsbegan in fall 2003. With the passage of Senate Bill 448 during the 2004 legislative session, the institution becameWest Virginia State University.

From a modest beginning, West Virginia State University has emerged into a multipurpose institution serving adiverse student body. From a small tract ofland and one building, the University has developed into a multimillion-dollar education system.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONYMay 17,2014

Order of Exercises 10:00 a.m 2

College of Arts and Humanities Candidates 4

College of Business and Social Sciences Candidates 4~S

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Candidates 5

College of Professional Studies Candidates . ........................ 6~7

.. 8Commencement Speaker .

Honorary DoctoratesDr. Bruce L. BerryCol. (Ret.) Vandy 1. Miller 8

WVSU Alumni Pledge 8

Class of 1954 9

Academic Honors 10~1l

The Academic Procession .. . 12

The Mace 13

College Banners 13

The St a r-Spa ng le d Banner .............................................. Back Cover

Alma Mater Back Cover

WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITYCOMMENCEMENT

MAY 17, 2014 10:00 A.M.ORDER OF EXERCISES

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PRE LU DE Classical Selections

PRO C E S S ION A L Pomp and Circumstance

MARCHING ORDERGrand MarshalCollege Flag BearersFaculty and AdministratorsPlatform PartyCandidates for Degrees

POSTING OF THE COLORS Yellow Jacket Battalion Color GuardUnited States Army ROTC

N AT ION A LAN THE M .. . West Virginia State University Concert ChoirPiano Accompaniment by Kenneth Morrison Jr .

INVOCATION . . . . . . . . . . .Reverend Seth Polk, LeadCross Lanes Baptist Church

GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Dr.AnnBrothersSmithVice Chair, West Virginia State University Board of Governors

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Dr.R.CharlesByersProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

COM MEN C E MEN TAD D RES S . . . .. . . Dr. Bruce L. BerryChair, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

CONFERMENT OF HONORARY DEGREE Dr. BruceL. BerryChair, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

CONFERMENT OF HONORARY DEG REE VandyL. MillerRetired United States Army Colonel

MUSICAL SELECTION True Light WVSU Concert ChoirDr. DirkJohnson, Director

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•CONFERMENT OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts and Science Dr. Katherine L. HarperDean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Dr. R. Charles ByersProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Brian O. HemphillPresident

Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts and Science....... . Dr. David BejouDean, College of Business and Social Sciences

Dr. R. Charles ByersProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Brian O. HemphillPresident

The Director of Registration and Records, Ms. Donna L. Hunter, announces the names of the graduates

during the conferring of degrees by President Hemphill.

REMA RKS Dr. Brian O. HemphillPresident

ALUMNI PLEDGE Mr. Charles BoddyPresident, WVSU National Alumni Association

ALMA MATER Chris BartonPiano Accompaniment by Kenneth Morrison Jr.

CLOSING REMARKS Dr.R.CharlesByersProvost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

BENEDICTION . ....... Reverend Seth Polk, Lead

Cross Lanes Baptist Church

RECESSIONAL. .. Grand March

Please remain seated while the graduates recess.

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PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATESAND CONFERRING OF DEGREES

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COLLEGE OF ARTSAND HUMANITIES

Master of Arts in Media Studies

Lisa A. BraggTawonna Deqwon FlowersTimothy Raju MahajanJohn Michael MeadowsMegan Leigh SheetsAdam Justin Stover

COLLEGE OFNATURAL SCIENCESAND MATHEMATICS

Master of Science inBiotechnology

Olasupo Bolaji OkubajoBradley P. SchellRussell Paul Wisser

COLLEGE OF ARTSAND HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Arts in Art

Sarah Randy CopelandSara Brooke DenisonRonald Dustin StowersAnthony Peyton Young, II

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSAND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Richard Mason AndersonCora BernaMarcus Jamaal ClevelandWesley David HendersonLaryssa Danielle HoskinsKarla Danielle SantmyerBrandi Nichole SayreBachelor of Arts in English

Carissa Ann MedeirosStevi Lynn RyderJason Alan ThaxtonKadijaJoyce TylerChristina Marie WeeseBrandon Maxwell Whitt

Bachelor of Arts in History

Thomas Keith BoslaughJoshua Richard CarpenterChristopher Randall CarterCourtney Lynn DejohnDevin Demonte GentryGlen K. JacksonJordyn Leigh ReedLillie Mae RoseDerek Michael TaylorSteven Troy Taylor

Bachelor of Science inCommunications

Amanda Renee CarteDominic Elijah KingJoseph Stacy LuskTony Dona Patterson, Jr.Alyssa D. PerryLesley Kay SattesJenna Leigh SkeenAdam Wesley StrikerLorraine N. Tyson

Bachelor of Arts inInternational Studies

Thomas Keith BoslaughRebekah C. HodgePaulo Marcio Losada MaiaJesus Alberto Rivero SotoAndreea Iulia Slusarciuc

4A name on the program does not assure that final degree requirements have been met.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATESAND CONFERRING OF DEGREES

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Bachelor of Arts inPolitical Science

Richard Mason AndersonRyan J. JewettJordyn Leigh ReedDerek Michael Taylor

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Burzener Ophelia BegoTrevor Scott BoggessJennifer Ann BurfordMark Allen CadleSara Annette CliffordNakeilaJuannette DuffieldJamie Ann HallBrittany Tianna HolsteinChelsie Paige HuntEric Allen JettErica Beth JohnsonErica Brianne LacyStephen Edward McGillA'Lee Jean~Marie MillerLauren 1- MillerElizabeth Marie Walker

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Karen Sue AdamsMarshall D. Little

Bachelor of Science inBusiness Administration

Cora BernaMarilyn De'Angelique BlackburnJeffrey S. CantrellDene Iman CarterLoren Nicole ChinneryEric Nathan CristHoward Douglas, IIIKelli Anne DrakeKimberly R. DuffMaria Jo FemiaCharles Eric FieldsClifton Daniel GibsonCourtney Marie GilhamChristina Kay GrahamTaylor Thomas GreenLa Crista Nicole HastonJoseph Andrew HatfieldWesley David HendersonJeremy Grant HeslepLaryssa Danielle HoskinsRaven L. Thomas JeffersAmanda Jane JonesDaetron Anthony JonesBrian Curtis KraftJohn Randall LloydGarth A. Mariani, IIHazel Maria MeadChristina Elizabeth NealJulian Cochise ReidKarla Danielle SantmyerBrandi Nichole SayreAndrea Iulia SlusarciucChase Michael Wysong

COLLEGE OF NATURALSCIENCES ANDMATHEMATICS

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Cierra Danielle BoydAmanda Renee CartePatricia Michelle JohnsonMarkie Paige McCoyRebecca Dawn OcheltreeThomas Kelly PaynterTimothy Aaron PaynterKaitlin Christine ScarberrySarah Ann SigmonKaitlyn Tabra TaylorDesiree Michelle Breanna UnseltElisha Marie WestfallStephen Paul Workman, IIEyasu Yirdaw Yiman

Bachelor of Science inChemistry

Noah Daniel BlackhurstAsia-Bryanne Caroline GreenleafRobert J. Morris

Bachelor of Science inMathematics

Talana Nicole HarrisMorgan Taylor HopkinsChalcie Marie Raker

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PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATESAND CONFERRING OF DEGREES

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COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONALSTUDIES

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Trevor Scott BoggessGregory Jacob BowlesWyatt Peter BurgessDaniel J. CastoCarly Jo DeanJohn Junior DolceAlexander Reece GrimmettJessica Areta HarrisMark Tyler KennedyStephen Lee MeadowsHannah Paige MillerTiffany Nicole MyersJazmyne Nachele NewsonTaniqra Yvonne PayneAngela Dawn ReedyRosaL. RoseJoshua David SaulDarnesha Charnae TomlinsonChristopher Alan TownsendSean Michael Wilson

Kaitlin Marie DewhurstMegan Christine EmmettRichard Stokes FerrellMary Elizabeth GilkersonWhitney Christine HaroldCrystal Dawn HaysDanielle Nicole HensleyShayla Marie HughesEmily Ann HunterJacklyn Kate KennedyChelsea Danae LewisTeresa Dawn MartinKayleigh Marie MeltonHaley Nicole MooneyMelinda Sue RichardsonCassandra Lee RichmondCandace Breanna RinckRickey Donell Saunders, IIAndrew Donald ShamblinRonald Raymond Starcher, Jr.Ross Curtis ThorntonSara Elizabeth TulleyDesiree Michelle Breanna UnseltElisha Marie WestfallJustin John WilcoxEmily Michaela Wood

Bachelor of Science in Education

Emily Claire AlfordAndrew Keatley BaldwinTanesa Lynn BowmanJeremy Brandon BuchananElizabeth Marie BurdetteGarrett Arthur BurdetteBrandon James ClineJoshua Daniel ColeCassandra Jean CoonBritney Jo CottrellJessica Morgan CrinerAndrew Wayne Crisco, IIBryan Shomo Davis

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Shaun Pearcy ClarkCourtney Michelle DekeyzerNiya Lavie JacksonJames Eugene Johnson, Jr.Jacob Keith RhodesFelicia Ann Roark

Bachelor of Science in Recreation

Joseph Daniel McCormick

6A name on the program does not assure that final degree requirements have been met.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATESAND CONFERRING OF DEGREES

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Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Whitney Nicole AndersonAndrea Yvonne BausleyJordan Lindsey BrowningLauri Alison CookCharlotte Rae DealMichelle EliasVanes a Marie FloraEmily Noel FordNatalie Yvette HallErin Elizabeth HolmesJennifer Jo LaneBriana Michelle RoyJennifer A. SilerBridgette Eileen SummersMary Alice SurfaceShakela Shanae TunstalleChristopher Drew Willis

Andrea Nicole DentChristopher L. DunnMichael Kevin ElkinsMelissa Kay EndicottJohnnie Adonis GavinCharles Garland Griffith, Jr.Renee Lynne HerdmanJean Ellen HolleyAnton Darvell HutchinsJuan J .JohnsonKarl E. JohnsonTaurean DashawnJohnson *Jacqueline Marie JonesTina M.JonesJoyce Atkinson KeoughSherry L. KernsNoah Randall KinneyMelissa Jane LarsenCheryl Ann LawsCathy Lorraine LogginsKatedra Amelle McCoyMichelle Elizabeth MeltonNathanael Wade MolesRyan Patrick MooreDewey Bruce MurphyScherri Lynn NapierAkeem Oluwatoyin NofiuDaniel Curtis ParcellCrystal Lynn PauleyBeverly Burns RaynesKristan Renee RutledgeDavid Lee ShafferBarbara Anne SingleyStephen R. StarksKatherine StevensJacqueline Ann Szasz-SowardsIva Demetria ThomasJerry Michael Thomas, IIIJoshua Shane TroyerSherri Dawn Turley-KirkBrittany Nicole WhiteJolene C. WillardBrittany R. Yates

Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies

Tyler Jordan ButcherDonovan Reenere CoxJane S. JacksonOscar Javier NavarreteCaleb Lee ToparisFrederick Bernard Wilson *

Regents Bachelor of Arts

Earl Thomas AllenJennifer Marie BaileyDavid Eugene BergerWhitney Rae BerryCheryl Ann BiceJohn Allen BlountPhilip Dennis BryantBrandon Leo CarteMereaha Nicole CooperAndrew B. CoxJennifer Dawn CrumHillary Lynn DeanLeslie Marie Delapas

*Denotes December 2013 GraduateA name on the program does not assure that final degree requirements have been met.

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERDR. BRUCE L. BERRY

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Bruce L. Berry, M.D. is Chair of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the organization thatdevelops and oversees a public policy agenda for West Virginia's four-year colleges and universities. Dr. Berry, aMorgantown resident, recently retired as the medical director at Colombo &. Stuhr, P.L.L.c. where he oversawrisk management and quality assurance.

For nearly 30 years, Dr. Berry practiced medicine at a private practice in Charleston. Dr. Berry also served asa clinical instructor, clinical assistant professor and clinical associate professor at West Virginia University'sSchool of Medicine campus at the Charleston Area Medical Center. In addition to his work with WVU, Dr.Berry served as a clinical associate professor with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Berrygraduated with an A.B. in biology, M.S. in embryology and a M.D. from West Virginia University.

HONORARY DOCTORATES•••••

Honorary degrees at West Virginia State University are conferred upon distinguished alumni and otherindividuals who have achieved prominence in education, government, business and other professions.

Dr. Bruce L. Berry, Chair of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy CommissionHonorary Doctorate of Science

Col. (Ret.) Vandy L. MillerHonorary Doctorate of Humanities

WVSU ALUMNI PLEDGE•••••

To join hands with other alumni in perpetuating the ideals of West Virginia State University, nurturing itsgrowth and promoting its programs, to serve with honor in my chosen profession, and to make myself a symbolof the best traditions of West Virginia State University - this is my commission and my challenge.

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CLASS OF 1954•••••

On May 17,1954, the United States Supreme Court gave its historic decision prohibiting school segregation.The consequence of this decision for West Virginia State College was a rapid transition to a fully integratedinstitution that would become known as a living laboratory of human relations.

For the Class of 1954, its members had the opportunity to experience the College as one of the leading publicinstitutions of higher education for African-Americans as well as to witness the beginning of its transformation.

On May 31, the Class of 1954 became the last class to graduate from West Virginia State College prior toits integration. A total of 161students graduated; 32 of them received commissions in the Officers ReserveCorps and eight received commissions in the regular army. Other class members went on to become leaders inbusiness, education and many other professions.

In celebration of 60 years of integration at West Virginia State, the University is honoring graduates of theClass of 1954 and the special role they played in the history of the institution.

Attending today from the Class of 1954 are:

Mr. W.D. BankettCol. (Ret.) Vandy L. MillerMr. James G. MorrisDr. Carl E. MoylerMs. Mattie G. Taylor

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ACADEMIC HONORS....••~--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Magna Cum LaudeCandidates who have attained cumulative gradepoint averages between 3·50 and 3.74

Alpha Delta MuNational Honor Society in Social WorkRita Brown, advisorVanessa Marie FloraEmily Noel FordMary Surface

Cum LaudeCandidates who have attained cumulative gradepoint averages between 3.25 and 3-49

Summa Cum LaudeCandidates who have attained cumulative gradepoint averages of 3.75 and above

Alpha Epsilon RhoNational Broadcasting SocietySherri Shafer, advisorAdam Wesley Striker

With DistinctionCandidates, who are graduating with a secondbachelor's degree, who have completed at least 30hours beyond the first degree and have attaineda grade point average of 3.5 and above in theseadditional hours.

Alpha Kappa MuJunior and Senior National Honor SocietySonya Armstrong, advisorPhilip Dennis BryantJoshua Richard CarpenterCassandra Jean CoonTaylor Thomas GreenAsia-Bryanne Caroline GreenleafWesley David HendersonJohn Randall LloydHazel Maria MeadKayleigh Marie MeltonJordyn Leigh ReedCassandra Lee RichmondKaitlin Christine ScarberryDesiree Michelle Breanna UnseltChristina Marie WeeseEmily Michaela Wood

Graduating Seniors in Honor SocietiesTo become a member in a University Honor Society,a student must have earned 30 hours toward his/her degree and must have met the society's specificrequirements for eligibility.

Congratulations to the seniors listed for yourcommitment to academic excellence and thank youfor the national and international recognition thatyou bring to West Virginia State University by yourmembership in these societies.

Alpha Phi SigmaNational Criminal Justice Honor SocietySamuel Swindell, advisorTrevor S. BoggessGregory J. BowlesPhillip D. BryantKaitlin DewhurstAlexander R. GrimmettTiffany N. HaynesRebekah HodgeRosa L. RoseLillie M. RoseDarnesha C. Tomlinson

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Beta Kappa ChiNational Scientific Honor SocietyKevin Barry, advisorAsia GreenleafRobert MorrisKaitlin Scarberry

Phi Eta SigmaNational Honor Society for FreshmenJames L. Spencer, advisorJoshua R. CarpenterCassandra J. CoonSarah R. CopelandRebekah C. HodgeShayla M. HughesErica B. LacyJulian C. ReedKaitlin C. ScarberryJenna L. SkeenDerek M. TaylorChristina M. Weese

Alpha Psi OmegaNational Theatre Honor SocietySusan Marrasb-Minnerly, advisorJenna Skeen

Delta Mu DeltaInternational Honor Society in BusinessJohn Hodges, advisorWesley David HendersonJohn Randall LloydJulian Cochise ReidBrandi Nichole Sayre

Kappa Delta PiInternational Honor Society in EducationPaige Carney, advisorElizabeth Marie BurdetteKaitlin Marie DewhurstWhitney Christine HaroldDanielle Nicole HensleyChelsea Danae LewisTeresa Dawn MartinKayleigh Marie MeltonHaley Nicole MooneyCandace Breanna RinckSara Elizabeth TulleyDesiree Michelle Breanna Unselt

Pi Sigma AlphaNational Political Science Honorary SocietyFrank Vaughan, advisorRichard AndersonJordyn ReedDerek Taylor

PinnacleNational Honor Society forNon-Traditional StudentsKellie Toledo, advisorEmily AlfordCheryl BiceKim Duff

Omicron Delta EpsilonInternational Economics Honor SocietySuvayan De, advisorRichard Mason AndersonMarcus Jamaal ClevelandWesley David HendersonBrandi Nichole Sayre

Psi ChiInternational Honor Society in PsychologyJames 1. Spencer, advisorTrevor S. BoggessMark A. CadleNakeila J. DuffieldChelsie P. HuntErica B.JohnsonErica B. LacyStephen E. McGillJenna L. SkeenElizabeth M. Walker

Phi Alpha ThetaNational History Honor SocietyTJ Park, advisorJordyn L. ReedDerek M. Taylor

WVSU Honors ProgramGenia Sklute, coordinatorNoah BlackhustMarkie McCoy

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THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION•••••

The Academic Procession is composed of administrators, honored guests, faculty, graduates and the UniversityBoard of Governors. This procession is led by a marshal, a graduate of West Virginia State University, who seatsthe graduates, faculty and platform guests. Faculty members wear costumes that had their origin in the MedievalEnglish University system. The costumes were devised to distinguish academic persons from lay persons, sinceeveryone wore robes or gowns to ward off the cold. The recession is in reverse order, with the platform guestsleaving the dais first, followed by the faculty and the graduates.

The colors of the academic dress have a significance deeply rooted in the tradition of academic life and are specifiedby a uniformed code maintained by the American Council on Education. Caps are black and are usually mortarboards with tassels. Doctors of Philosophy wear gold tassels, usually of metallic thread; other degrees wear blackor discipline colors.

The bachelor's gown is simple and black with long, pointed sleeves. Master's gowns, also black, are longer thanbachelors. Older gowns have sleeves that terminate at the elbow, while those since 1960 have sleeves extended tothe wrist. Doctor's gowns are full, with bell-like sleeves. The front is marked by velvet panels, and the sleeves aremarked by three velvet bars. While most gowns are black with black velvet, one variation is to replace black velvetwith velvet in the discipline color. A second variation is a colored gown, usually of the university's colors.

All hoods specify the level of degree, the discipline studied and the awarding institution. First, degree level issignified by the size of the hood with bachelor's smallest, master's larger and doctor's quite large and of a differentshape. West Virginia State University does not award hoods for bachelor's degrees. The width of the velvet trimalso conveys the degree. Secondly, the discipline is indicated by the color of the trim edging the hood to formthe throat over the gown. Finally, the color of the hood's lining specifies the awarding institution. The colors aredisplayed in combinations that are drawn from heraldry.

The colors of the tassels worn by candidates for bachelor's degrees represent the fields of study in which thedegrees will be conferred. At West Virginia State University, the following colors are used to designate thevarious degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts - White• Bachelor of Science - Yellow• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Drab• Bachelor of Science in Communications - Yellow• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Royal Blue• Bachelor of Science in Education - Light Blue• Bachelor of Science in Recreation Service - Yellow• Bachelor of Science in Social Work - Citron• Master of Arts in Media Studies - White• Master of Arts/Science in Biotechnology - Yellow

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THE MACE•••••

The Academic Mace precedes the entire procession. The Grand Marshal carries in his hand this ceremonial staffthat is used as a symbol of authority. Its placement and removal from a place of honor signifies the opening andclosing of ceremonial sessions. The mace had its origin in the Middle Ages, being used first as a weapon by royalbodyguards to protect their monarchs in processions. Today, the mace is primarily used in academic processions,particularly in English-speaking countries.

The original mace used by West Virginia State University had historical significance in that it was created froma spindle used in the staircase of West Hall, the second building erected on the campus, in 189S. This mace wasrestored by James Huffman when he was the assistant director of Admissions at the University.

The mace used today was designed by former Art faculty member Dr. Cubert Smith. The circular ring design in itscenter symbolizes the four colleges of the University: Arts and Humanities, Business and Social Sciences, NaturalSciences and Mathematics, and Professional Studies.

COLLEGE BANNERS

••••• ~West Virginia State University students will proceed to their respective places behind gonfalons. Gonfalons areflags or banners hung from crosspieces on poles, used since medieval times in the republics ofItaly as symbols ofstate or office. Universities and colleges around the world have adopted gonfalons to increase the ceremonial natureof commencement exercises.

This new tradition associated with commencement symbolizes the accomplishments of the graduates whom wehonor on this occasion and the University's commitment to their success.

Four gonfalons of the old gold with black lettering will be carried by two faculty members from each College: theCollege of Arts and Humanities; the College of Business and Social Sciences; the College of Natural Sciences andMathematics, and the College of Professional Studies.

Banner CarriersArts and HumanitiesDr. Joshua MartinProf. Susan Marrash-Minnerly

Grand MarshalProvost and Vice President for Academic AffairsDr. R. Charles Byers

Business Administration and Social SciencesDr. Frehot HailouDr. Michael Workman

Natural Sciences and MathematicsMs. Jackie FletcherDr. Michael Fultz

Assistant MarshalsProf. Debra Anderson-ConlifleDr. Daton DeanProf. Sam HoldrenProf. Patricia KingDr. Walter StroupeProf. Patricia Wilson

Professional StudiesDr. Jenelle RobinsonDr. Kerri Steele

THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNERFrancis Scott Key

REFRAINWest Virginia's praise we'll sing-Lift our voices 'til heavens ring-

As we gaily march along-We'll sing a song-For Alma MaterHow we love her

Pride of all our loyal hearts-From her we will never part-

Thoughts of thee will ne'er be fewAlma Mater we love you.

Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early lightWhat so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thru the perilous fight,O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

ALMA MATERErnest Wade '30, Martha Spencer '31

There is a place we love so dear-Its name we'll ever praise and revere

'Tis West Virginia State we love-Just one more step from there is Heav'n above.

We'll love her more as days go by,And send her praises to the sky;

To place her over all the rest,And keep her e'er the dearest and the best.

Shadowed 'neath a deep blue sky;Is STATE for whom we'll live and we'll die-

Arise! 0 men of God and sing;We're loyal, and to her we'll always cling.

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