African-American Students of Distinction honored

3:30 p.m., May 20, 2005-More than 230 African-American Students of Distinction were recognized for their achievements in a special ceremony attended by family members and hosted by UD President David P. Roselle on May 7 in Clayton Hall.

Joining Roselle in recognizing the African-American students of distinction were Judith Y. Gibson, assistant vice president for affirmative action and multicultural programs, and keynote speaker Erica Armstrong Dunbar, assistant professor of history.

Musical performances at the ceremony included “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” composed by Margaret Bonds on a poem by Langston Hughes, and performed by baritone Nathan A. Hall, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, and accompanied by Jae-Hee Cha on piano. The closing musical selection featured “Walk Together Children,” arranged by Moses Hogan and performed by Hall and Cha.

Dunbar, in her talk, “A Long Road to Hoe: African Americans and the Personal Journey Through the Academy,” congratulated the audience for their achievements in the academy and in the community.

“The students in this room have proven themselves to be the cream of the crop, the best and brightest of the students at the University,” Dunbar said. “Today is the day when we celebrate your achievements as young scholars and enlightened men and women who have chosen to better themselves and the communities from which they come.”

The importance of community, Dunbar said, has been “a central theme for African Americans since their arrival in the ‘New World’ or to mainland North America almost 400 years ago.”

“Enslaved Africans turned to one another for crucial support to survive in a slave society that failed to consider them as human beings,” Dunbar said. “As African Americans journeyed through the centuries, they depended upon one another for employment, education and various other forms of communal support.”

In extending wishes for continued success to the honorees, Dunbar asked the students to “remember the assistance, support and guidance that you have received from others throughout the course of your life and offer it back to those who come after you.”

“You have done well on this long road. You have navigated the bumps and detours and have arrived at this splendid place called success.”

African-American Students of Distinction honored by UD are listed by college below.

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Candice N. Brooks, Entomology, Wildlife Conservation
Isis U. Johnson, Wildlife Conservation
Keith J. Johnson, Animal Science
Ayeley A. Okine, Animal Science
Latonia V. Polk, Food Science and Technology
Jarvon S. Tobias, Animal Science

College of Arts and Sciences

Yolanda V. Acree, Latin American Studies, Anthropology
Mary Akhimien, English
Jared G. Ali, Biological Sciences
Robyn N. Alston, Psychology
Anteneh A. Anteneh, Computer and Information Science
Samantha J. Archey, Communication
Kim L. Arrington, Chemistry
Olubunmi M. Babalola, Criminal Justice, English
LaToya D. Bailey, Political Science
Darreisha M. Bates, Psychology
Daniella A. Betts, Biological Sciences
Jessica L. Bohbot, International Relations, History
Tiffany M. Booth, Criminal Justice
Yvonne M. R. Boykin, Psychology
Shannan J. Brady, Criminal Justice
Stacy N. Burwell, Spanish Education
Danielle C. Caby, Communication Interest
Curtis E. Callender, Psychology
Shaylene E. Campbell, Criminal Justice
Fiona Caramba-Coker, English, Communication Interest
Kheshia R. Cashwell, English
Ashley A. Cephas, Biological Sciences
Richelle A. Chapman, Visual Communications
Sean B. Connally, History
Tifanni D. Cooke, Political Science
Jullion M. Cooper, Criminal Justice
Navarro I. Copes, Music Education, Instrumental
David W. Cornish, Criminal Justice
Tiffany N. Cradle, English, Communication Interest
Todd T. Dale, Communication, Marketing
Paulina E. Davis, Political Science
Theodore J. Davis, Criminal Justice
Valarie V. Day, Spanish Education
Deanne Dewar, History
Alicia R. Downer, Anthropology
Charles E. Drummer, Biological Sciences
Adrianne J. Dudley, Psychology, Women's Studies
Tyesha M. Dwight, Music Education-General/Choral
Mesha L.D. Eaton, Psychology, Biological Sciences
Michael P. Edwards, Criminal Justice
Candace E. Eggleston, Criminal Justice
Sherin M. Fahmy, International Relations
Maria E. Feurer, International Relations
Cordell L. Fields, Political Science
Lionell M. Flamer, Political Science
Shinita L. Freeman, Criminal Justice
Nicole D. Gardner, Biological Sciences
Alihah Gaspard, Psychology
Starvonsky S. Gibbs, International Relations
Stephen L. Grant, Criminal Justice
Nicole K. Griffin, Political Science
Melissa K. Griffiths, International Relations
Christopher Hamilton, Computer and Information Science
Judith M. Harper, English
Wade M. Harvey, Sociology
Frankie D. Heyward, Psychology
Amber Hikes, English
Bettina M. Holden, Visual Communication
Jerome D. Holder, Theatre Production
Jennifer T. Hoque, Psychology
Roxanne K. Horrell, Biochemistry
Ariana K. Horry, English
Danielle N. Ingram, Music Education, General/Choral
Linda J. Jenkins, History; Political Science
Andrea R. Joseph, Biological Sciences
Candace N. King, Biological Sciences
Kathryn C. King, Women's Studies
Kholiswa M. Laird, Chemistry
Tarilyn R. Little, Psychology, Sociology
Jade N. Logan, Psychology
Brian A. Martin, History
Stephanie A. Martin, Women's Studies
Darrell A. McBride, Biological Sciences
Diona F. McIntire, Spanish Education
Aklecia V. McVoy, Biological Sciences, Foreign Languages and Literatures
Ifeanyi K. Mmagu, Biological Sciences
Naomi J. Moore, History Education
David M. Nelthropp, Criminal Justice
Emmilyn L. Nesmith, Mathematics
Jennifer A. Newell, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Psychology
Jacqueline A. Niba, Political Science
Desiree L. Norwood, History Education
Chinedu U. Nworu, Biological Sciences
Ronald C. Ogbonna, Psychology
Ayeley A.K. Okine, Psychology
Shaila G. Parker, Biochemistry
Sarah K. Peterson, Music Education, General/Choral
John M. Pullen, Applied Music, Instrumental
Karen D. Queen, History
Aaron R. Queener, Music Education, Instrumental
Tiffany N. Reed, Criminal Justice
Alexandra G. Reid, Music Education, Instrumental
Kelly S. Ringgold, History Education
Bryan E. Robinson, Computer and Information Science
Colin C. Rock, Psychology
Krystal A. Rodney, Biological Sciences Education
Wali W. Rushdan, Political Science
Donald A. Scott, Computer Science
Adriane L. Smith, Psychology
Jea P. Street, Music Theory and Composition
Devon L. Streett, Criminal Justice
Bethany D. Terrell, English
Denise K. Thomas, Sociology
Nicole R. Thornton, History Education
Anthony Tibuah, Biological Sciences
Chelina N. Tirrell, Biological Sciences
Candice B. Tolud, Biological Sciences
Kaneisha N. Trott, Psychology, Sociology
Noelle P. Tucker, International Relations
Idongesit T. Umo, Political Science
Kyle L. Vaughan, Spanish Education
Olita T. Veasley, Psychology
Shanna E. Veasley, Criminal Justice
Stacey L. Watson, English Education
Mia J. White, Psychology
Bryana M. Williams, Biological Sciences
Gervan G. Williams, Biological Sciences
Michelle A. Williams, Psychology
James E. Wilson, Computer Science
Kiesha S. Wright, Psychology
Chati L. Zony, Biochemistry

Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics

Chris B. Akhimien, Business Administration
Tamesha M. Broughton, Marketing
Kristina M. Campbell, Business Administration
Kathleen Y. Chappel, Marketing, Finance
Sherif G. Collins, Accounting
Taylor N. Davis, Business Administration
Larry D. Depte, Finance
Jeffrey M. Fisher, Management
Latoya J. Griffith, Management, Marketing
Andrew O. Hinkson, Business Administration
Aaron M. Holloway, Finance, Accounting
Samiyah Y. Iddinn, Accounting
Uzoamaka S. Idigo, Marketing
Dayna B. Jallice, Accounting
Donald Kinsey Jr., Accounting
Landon A. LeDoux, Accounting
Pedro Moore, Marketing
Sophia S. Smith, Accounting
Grace G. Wanjare, Economics
Shawnna M. Williams, Finance
Gary D. Yeisley, Finance

College of Engineering

Jordan L. Ballard, Chemical Engineering
Allison R. Bruton, Mechanical Engineering
Kevin M. Carter, Computer Engineering
Christopher W. Dixon, Computer Engineering
Hampson H. Fields, Electrical Engineering
Khadir A. Griffith, Electrical Engineering
Patrice S. Hughes, Mechanical Engineering
Claire A. Jones, Mechanical Engineering
Brian D. Lewis, Electrical Engineering
Jessica K. Nance, Computer Engineering
Maureen A. Wanjare, Chemical Engineering
Donald S. Williamson, Electrical Engineering

College of Health and Nursing Sciences

Ibironke A. Akanji, Nursing
Catherine Asem, Medical Technology
Victoria A. Bakre, Athletic Training Interest
Deneatra S. Barkley, Athletic Training Interest
Carla M. Bostic, Nursing
Yvette M. Boyd, Dietetics
Jennifer D. Brown, Dietetics
William T. Brown, Exercise Science
Johnita R. Christmas, Medical Technology Interest
Brandon D. Harrison, Health Behavior Management
Lisa D. Kennedy, Health Behavior Management
Tiffani D. Lee, Nursing
Jessica V. May, Medical Technology Interest
Ieachia R. McQueen, Nursing
Charles B. Nesbitt, Health and Physical Education
Elizabeth O. Okonkwo, Medical Technology Interest
Laide O. Olaogun, Athletic Training Interest
Monica Osei-Afriyie, Nursing
Lauren D. Palmer, Exercise Science
Carolyn A. Petty, Applied Nutrition
Richard L. Rosenblum, Health Behavior Management Interest
Tyechia L. Smith, Health Behavior Management
Monica Taylor, Nursing
LaShaya N. Terrell, Nursing
Cy R. Wilkins, Exercise Science

College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy

Samuel H. Assefa, Human Services and Public Policy
Lawanda E. Bowe, Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design
Kaywana L. Broomer, Family and Community Services
Ashleigh R. Brown, Human Services and Public Policy
Kheshia R. Cashwell, Fashion Merchandising
Le’Toya J. Chisholm, Elementary Teacher Education
Sean B. Connally, Elementary Teacher Education
Brigid C. Creque, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Angela L. Dickinson, Elementary Teacher Education
Emily M. Easterling, Family and Community Services
Laurice H. Elia, Early Childhood Development and Education Elizabeth Galimore, Apparel Design
Brandi R. Gilbert, Elementary Teacher Education
Carolyn B.M. Graves, Human Services and Public Policy
Terranze E. Griffin, Leadership and Consumer Economics
Germanae S. Grinnage, Family and Community Services
Dana M. Jackson, Elementary Teacher Education
Tamika L. Johnson, Fashion Merchandising
Tiffany N. Johnson, Human Services and Public Policy
Jean L. Kennedy, Family and Community Services
Alicia R. Kingcade, Elementary Teacher Education
Kassandra D. Lance, Family and Community Services
Danielle J. Lanier, Early Childhood Development and Education
Shantee L. Morris, Leadership and Consumer Economics
Latania C. Murray, Fashion Merchandising
Michael A. Nelson, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Alexandra Patterson, Early Childhood Development and Education
Shawneila N. Pierre, Human Services and Public Policy
Lisha L. Purnell, Apparel Design
Deidra C. Ramsey, Early Childhood Development and Education
Eryn N. Roberts, Elementary Teacher Education
Danielle P. Robinson, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Sha’Laina N. Sample, Early Childhood Development and Education
Yvonne L. Sanya, Elementary Teacher Education
Gordon E. Sebree, Leadership and Consumer Economics
Tokyahama B. Wright, Early Childhood Development and Education

University Studies

Victor Balque-Burns
Useff H. Chase
Jeffrey M. Fisher
Kervin Michaud
Brandon D. Morris
Renee S. Salter
Erik S. Sutherland
Noelle P. Tucker
Shanna R. Wilkerson

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