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Spring/
Summer
2010
The Philanderian
Commencement 2010
Tom Joyner-Speaker
Alumni Reunion Weekend
&
National Alumni Association Convention
M.L. Harris Society
Celebrating the Renaissance of Philander Smith College
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�Message From The President
Leading The Way For A New HBCU Movement
“
Many [HBCUs]
are essentially trying
to recruit an iPod
generation with an
8-track mentality.
Philander Smith
College is staying
relevant.
T
his past June, I received an invitation from North Carolina Central
University Chancellor Dr. Charlie Nelms to participate in the school’s
centennial symposium. With a theme of setting the agenda for historically
Black colleges and universities, more than 300 persons participated in the event
that was featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, the nation’s most wellrespected higher education publication.
There were a number of great speakers, including U.S. Secretary of
Education Arne Duncan who reiterated President Obama’s commitment to
HBCUs, while challenging the group to become even more engaged in producing
a higher number of college graduates. In his speech, “Changing the HBCU
Narrative: From Corrective Action to Creative Investment,” Duncan called
for improved graduation rates, and cited Philander Smith College for having
a “laser-like focus” on our rates. This is the second major speech given by Secretary Duncan concerning HBCUs, and
Philander Smith College is the only HBCU he has cited in both instances.
”
During my symposium speech, I pushed the audience to think about how HBCUs must change the way in which we
operate, citing a 2007 study which said:
I liken higher education to the auto industry. Many of the companies are losing market share by
not embracing how much things have changed. They are arrogant, complacent or in denial. It
is the same in higher education. The rate of change in higher education is inadequate compared
to the rate of change in the world around higher education. We are going to have problems.
Just look at the past ten years: Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, iPod, September 11 and Katrina did not exist in 2000, but
they all have meaning today. In terms of HBCUs, 10 years ago 16 of the top 20 schools that graduated Black students were
HBCUs. Today, it is down to nine, with the largest producer being the University of Phoenix, surpassing FAMU, and four of
the top 20 are either online or for-profit.
I suggested that HBCUs need a “Starbucks movement,” meaning that Black colleges and universities must become
so appealing that students and parents go out of their way for this experience. This won’t happen with lots of marketing;
Starbucks did none for many years, but that what they did do was to make something so exceptional that people talked
about it, drawing in others.
Too often, HBCUs find themselves stuck in the past, talking about how we did things back in the day. Many are
essentially trying to recruit an iPod generation with an 8-track mentality. Philander Smith College is staying relevant.
Examples? Record numbers of students are applying. Major foundations are considering funding proposals. We’re
receiving national media coverage in The New York Times and Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
This is not the time to become complacent. We have to keep developing new programs, new techniques, new services
that are remarkable, because what we’re doing now will be outdated in ten years or sooner. Your support is critical for us to
continue leading the way in the HBCU Starbucks movement.
Walter M. Kimbrough, Ph. D.
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�CONTENTS
The Philanderian
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
President
Walter M. Kimbrough, Ph.D.
Vice President For Advancement
Shannon Fleming, Ed.D.
Director of Public Relations
Shareese Kondo
Director of Alumni Affairs
Yvonne C. Alexander ‘73
Production Coordinator/Photographer
Dan Pierce
Board of Trustees
Mr. Bob Birch, Chair
Ms. Lynda Byrd ’69, Vice Chair
Dr. Freddye Davy ’53, Secretary
Rev. Artee Williams ’70, Treasurer
Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III ‘93
Bishop Charles N. Crutchfield
Rev. C. J. Duvall
Dr. Joycelyn Elders ‘52
Mr. Barnett Grace
MG (Ret.) Harold Gwatney
Dr. Frances R. Harris ‘76
Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson
Mr. Excell LaFayette, Jr.
Mrs. Pat Lile
Ms. Betty Marshall
Rev. C. E. McAdoo ‘69
Dr. Roddy McCaskill
Mr. Arthur Montgomery ‘68
Mr. Don Riggin
Rev. Larry Ross ‘69
Ms. Stacy Sells
Dr. Christy Walker
Mrs. Erma P. Williams ‘63
Dr Betty Dickson (Ex-Officio)
Mr. Gerald Thomas (Ex-Officio)
Dr. Walter Kimbrough (Ex-Officio)
The Philanderian is published with news
from the National Alumni Association and
the Office of the President. To submit story
ideas, photos, feedback and suggestions
contact: Shareese Kondo, Director of
Public Relations, skondo@philander.edu.
Alumni news and photos:
Yvonne Alexander Director of Alumni
Affairs, yalexander@philander.edu
www.philander.edu
Editor — Sericia Cole/Shareese Kondo
Photography and Design — Dan Pierce
FEATURES
4
Alumni Spotlights: Judge L. Clifford Davis ‘45 & Carla Johnson ‘05
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Kresge Foundation $1.2 Million Grant
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Bless The Mic Lecture Series
10
15th Annual Elijah Pitts Golf Tournament
12-17 Cover Stories: Alumni Reunion Weekend, Commencement 2010
& National Alumni Association Convention
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Honor Roll of Donors
DEPARTMENTS
12 & 16 Alumni News
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Around Campus
20
Student Life
23
Faculty/Staff News & Admissions/Recruitment
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Message from the Alumni Association President
Commencement 2010
Dr. Kimbrough talks with
Commencement speaker Tom
Joyner before the event.
page 14
Jazz Brunch
Tawanna Campbell entertains the audience
during Alumni Reunion Weekend
page 12
On the Cover:
Top—Tom Joyner gives the Commencement 2010 address
Bottom— M. L. Harris Society inductees from left: Kathryn Worthen, Mr.
Harry Roberson, Mrs. Erma Williams, Mr. Bennie Williams, Judge L. Clifford
Davis, Dr. Freddie Nixon, Reverend Larry W. Ross, Mrs. Lillian Ross, Dr.
Sherman E. Tate, Mr. Claybron Wisham and Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough
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�GIVING
Alumni Spotlight
Living Justice: Judge L. Clifford Davis ‘45
L
ong before we were called upon to Think
Justice, the Honorable Judge L. Clifford
Davis ‘45 was living it. For more than 50
years, a commitment to justice has flowed through
the veins of this soft-spoken pioneer who continues,
even now to think, live and, above all, fight for justice.
The Wilton, Ark., native, graduated from
Philander Smith with a degree in busines
administration in 1945, and his quest for justice
began. After
earning his
law degree
from Howard
University in
1949, he was
fully equipped
to carry the
torch that
continues
to light
the path of
righteousness
for so many.
Taking
charge is
nothing new
for a man who
left Arkansas
for the Fort
Worth,
Texas, area
early in his
legal career.
Having to endure such indignities as being called
“boy” by some judges, receiving hate mail and
being hung in effigy would prove no match for the
legal lion whose legacy as a civil rights champion
includes being teamed with the likes of the Honorable
Thurgood Marshall and other warriors for equality.
As Philander Smith College propels its social
justice initiative, not surprisingly, Davis, a member of
the College’s top giving club, the M.L. Harris Society,
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has now stepped up as a donor to the Renaissance
100 Scholars program.
He understands that his financial support is
crucial to funding the College’s justice project, just
as other donors and major foundations such as the
prominent Kresge Foundation are contributing in a
major way to help establish a Center for Social Justice
at the campus.
Though still handling cases in Fort Worth, work
has never
stopped Davis
from making the
five-hour trip to
Little Rock to
visit Philander
Smith College.
Whether he
is counseling
students,
chatting with
faculty and staff,
or just strolling
the yard, his
presence
does not go
unnoticed.
Of course, he
does not have
to travel five
hours just to
see students;
he need only
stop by the
L. Clifford Davis Elementary School in Fort Worth
to touch the lives of young people, which he does
regularly.
While Philander Smith’s mission – to graduate
academically accomplished students, grounded as
advocates for social justice, determined to change
the world for the better – was modified only recently,
the life and career of Judge Davis foretold what was
to come at the institution where he received his solid
�GIVING
footing more than 50 years ago.
Thanks to his generosity and continued support,
another promising Philanderian will have the
opportunity to make the world better for others,
following in the mighty footprint Judge Clifford L.
Davis continues to impress.
Last year, Davis told the Texas Bar Blog in a
profile feature about him that giving is at the heart of
everything he does.
“I’ve known a lot of people around here for a long
time,” he said. “If I can help them out, I help them
out. If they can pay something, that’s good. If not, I’ll
do it anyway.”
According to the blog piece, Davis said he tries
to minimize work that may land him in court.
“At my age, I don’t want to take on any lengthy
litigation because I always want my work to be up
to my standards… The community has been good
to me. I’ve been able to make a living and I’ve been
supported for public office. I’m basically trying to
give back.”
His commitment to service and philanthropy is
evident in the way he’s molded his career within a
legal framework built on hard work combined with
generosity. “Pro bono has become a much more
acceptable part of the practice of law, especially at
large law firms. Almost every lawyer at some point
will do some kind of pro bono work. It’s a great idea
and a great service.”
After 60 years as a lawyer, Davis has no plans to
let up. “I have a little saying: ‘Never stop because it’s
hard to get started.’ “
Stepping Up, Giving Back: Carla Johnson ‘05
C
arla Johnson knows about sacrifice
during challenging times. After high
school, the Indianapolis, Ind., native
entered Philander Smith College on a full
academic scholarship. Once on campus, she had
no difficulty immersing herself
in student life and even wore
the crown of Miss PSC. Upon
graduating summa cum laude in
2005, however, her life took an
unfamiliar turn.
Pursuing her dream of
becoming an attorney, Carla
was enrolled as a full-time law
school student, but an extremely
disappointing first year found her
fighting for her law school life.
On the brink of losing her free
education, she was forced to reach
deep within, as well as outward and back in the
direction of her Philander Smith College mentors.
It was with their encouragement and support that
she gained the confidence to successfully petition
for re-entry into law school.
Not only was Carla able to resume her law
studies, but in 2009, she proudly graduated with
honors from the William H. Bowen School of
Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Today, she is based in Memphis, Tenn., where she
is an associate attorney with the Baker, Donelson,
Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz firm.
Carla epitomizes the type
of student Philander Smith College
hopes to continue to attract. And
because of the great support
she received to complete her
education she fully understands the
importance of paying it forward.
This is why she recently
pledged her support to the
Renaissance 100 Scholarship
Program. Since graduating,
Carla has remained active in
campus affairs and her financial
commitment is just the latest
expression of her continued interest in her alma
mater.
With a newfound focus on helping fund
scholarships for deserving students, Carla now
provides support for Philander Smith scholars
like her younger self – those who may need a little
extra boost to help survive challenging times.
Stories by Reginald L. Hameth, Development Officer at Philander Smith College
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�GIVING
D
Kresge Foundation Award
$1.2 Million Grant to Creat
designed to establish a Center for Social Justice.
uring a press conference on Aug. 12,
“I’m honored to present this grant on behalf
Philander Smith College announced its
of The Kresge Foundation because the vision for
first major gift toward its social justice
the Center for Social Justice at Philander Smith
initiative, a $1.2 million grant from The Kresge
College is aligned closely with the objectives we
Foundation. This gift will establish the Center for
have focused on
Social Justice on
for more than
the campus of the
80 years,” said
private, historically
William Moses,
black institution
program officer
and includes
for The Kresge
a $300,000
Foundation.
challenge grant.
“Our
Kresge’s multieducation work
year support will
supports greater
help fund the
post-secondary
hiring of key staff
access and success
that will oversee
for low-income and
the college’s social
under-represented
justice initiative.
students. We are
An executive
impressed not only
director and
William “Bill” Moses, program officer for The Kresge Foundation, announces
with Philander
program staff
support for Philander Smith’s social justice initiative.
Smith’s proud
will train faculty
tradition as an HBCU committed to these same
to infuse social justice into their curriculum,
values, but with the creation a new Center for Social
establish a visiting professor program in the field
Justice that will exemplify them everyday.”
and implement an incentive program for students
The challenge portion of the grant requires the
to focus on civic engagement, among other projects
college to raise $300,000 in private
support by Dec. 31, 2012 to secure
a matching $300,000 gift from
Kresge. The goal of the challenge
is to help increase the college’s
endowment and rate of alumni
giving.
“We are extremely grateful
to The Kresge Foundation for
their confidence in our mission
to graduate students who are
grounded as advocates for social
justice,” said Philander Smith
College President Dr. Walter M.
Kimbrough. “In 2007 when we
adopted the social justice initiative,
our vision was to create a Center
The announcement was made before faculty, staff, administrators, students and
community/business leaders.
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�GIVING
ds Philander Smith College
te Center for Social Justice
On hand for remarks at the news conference announcing The
Kresge Foundation grant were Bob Birch, regional president of
Centennial Bank of North Little Rock, Ark., and chairman of the
Philander Smith board of trustees, along with John Silvanus Wilson
Jr., executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically
Black Colleges and Universities.
devoted to these issues. Now, with Kresge’s
support, we are able to make some monumental
strides toward the realization of that goal.”
“We are thrilled about Kresge’s support of
our social justice project, and the foundation’s
challenge grant to help increase our endowment
and alumni giving will help to fortify Philander
Smith’s fiscal strength for years to come, and
for that we are truly grateful,” said Dr. Shannon
Fleming, vice president for advancement.
The Kresge Foundation is a $3.1 billion
Michigan-based private, national foundation that
seeks to influence the quality of life for future
generations through its support of nonprofit
organizations in six areas of interest: health, the
environment, community development, arts and
culture, education and human services.
Grants from The Kresge Foundation are highly
sought after and considered a loud statement
in support of the recipient organization and its
projects.
Selection Underway for Social Justice Initiative Leader
T
he job description of the person hired to fill the role of the Philander Smith College
Director of the Social Justice Initiative reads like one that could be used to recruit the
leader of social conglomerate like AmeriCorps, the Red Cross or even a small country.
When Dr. Walter Kimbrough developed the job description did he have someone in mine for
the job like Nelson Mandela or Julian Bond?
“Not at all, even though the 29 applications I have are quite impressive,” Kimbrough said.
“And not all of them represent academia. I see someone filling this job with the background and
experience that takes this message of social justice beyond this campus.” He said he hopes to
have the position filled before the end of the Fall semester.
The job opening is no longer posted on the PSC website. To get a better understanding of
what the person will be doing besides reporting directly to Dr. Kimbrough and developing the
social justice initiatives and implementation strategies, here’s what the job will entail:
The director is charged with managing the initiative, fund raising, forging partnerships with
campus supporters, engaging local, regional and national groups and agencies committed to
justice issues, and infusing social justice into the curriculum.
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�P
Michelle Singletary
Iyanla Vanzant
Dr. Tricia Rose
Sapphire
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‘Spring Season 2010’
Bless the Mic
ersonal finance guru
Michelle Singletary
kicked off the Spring
2010 semester of the Bless the
Mic Lecture Series on Jan. 21
with practical advice on how
to manage the affairs of the
pocketbook.
Using a PowerPoint
presentation to illustrate
her talk, Singletary was
alternately humorous and gravely serious lecturing to a crowd of mostly
students about how to achieve financial success. Singletary gave five
steps to financial freedom which included: Save automatically; Invest
early; Eliminate debt; Vary your investment; and Spend less than is
earned.
Her advice was sprinkled with childhood reflections on the personal
finance advice of her beloved “Big Mama,” who raised Singletary and her
four siblings on a nurse’s aide salary. Her grandmother never paid her
bills late and always saved a portion of her paycheck for retirement. “It
was amazing how she handled money,” Singletary shared.
Describing herself as “cheap,” Singletary also wove in comical stories of
how she and husband handle money matters while raising their three
children.
Singletary writes the syndicated column “The Color of Money”
for the Washington Post. She has hosted radio and TV programs as a
finance expert and is the author of three books including her latest, The
Power to Prosper: 21 Days to Financial Freedom, released in January
2010.
Fittingly, the talk concluded with Singletary challenging the audience
to a 21-day fast from unnecessary spending – not using a debit or credit
card and buying only necessities.
Writing about her visit on his blog, President Kimbrough said
Singletary “takes the honors for best Bless the Mic speaker” on account
of the abundance of practical information she offered and her “down-toearth” presentation style.
Besides Singletary, other notable speakers gracing the stage this
past spring were motivational
speaker and author Iyanla
Vanzant (March 16), Dr.
Tricia Rose (March 25),
Brown University professor
and author of The Hip Hop
Wars and Sapphire (April 21),
author of the novel Push, which
became the basis of the Oscar
nominated film Precious.
�THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Author,
Professor, and Cultural Critic
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
NeNe Leakes, The Real Housewives
of Atlanta
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010
Anya Kamenetz, Author, Generation
Debt
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010
Leslie Sanchez, CNN Republican
Strategist
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011
Dr. Steve Perry, Founder & Principal,
Capitol Preparatory Magnet School
(Hartford, CT) and Author, Raggedy
Schools
5
th
Anniversary
2010-2011
Lecture
Schedule
All lectures in the BlessTheMic
series begin at 7 p.m. in the
M. L. Harris Auditorium,
are free and open to the public.
For more information please
call 501-370-5279.
No tickets or RSVPs required
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
Dr. Ian Smith, Health and Fitness
Expert and Author, The Fat Smash
Diet
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011
Jacque Reid, Media Personality
900 Daisy Bates Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
www.philander.edu
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�GIVING
Y
The 15th Annual Elijah Pitts
Memorial Golf Tournament
ears after its founding, the
Elijah Pitts Memorial Golf
Tournament is still going
strong. Each year teams from across
the central Arkansas area look
forward to taking the Rebsamen
Golf Course in Little Rock for a day
of golf and fellowship all in the name
of raising scholarship funds for
Philander Smith students.
This year’s tournament took
place May 15 and was co-hosted by
Ron Pitts of California, the Fox
Sports broadcaster and son of Elijah
Pitts for whom the event is named.
Pitts was a member of one of the
21 teams that competed that day. In
addition to a good time on the golf
course, golfers also receive lunch
and prizes.
The 15th annual tournament
raised $15,000.
The Tournament’s
Namesake Elijah Pitts was a
running back for the Green Bay
Packers from 1961 to 1969 and again
in 1971. Though the Mayflower, Ark.,
native enjoyed a successful career,
winning four NFL championships
and two Super Bowls (I and II),
his was hardly an obvious path. A
sharecropper’s son, Pitts attended
high school in Conway (the high
school at Mayflower was too small
to field a football team) and chose
to play on the collegiate level at
Philander Smith College. He was
taken by the Green Bay Packers in
the 13th round of the 1961 draft.
Pitts established the golf
tournament to raise support for his
alma mater. Although he lived in
Buffalo, New York, he was active
with the event until his death in
1998 at age 60.
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President Walter M. Kimbrough and host Ron Pitts address the participants before the
tourny begins.
Thanks to this year’s sponsors:
Dillard’s
Verizon Wireless
Stephens, Inc.
Alessi-Keyes Construction
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Bank of the Ozarks
Centennial Bank
City of Little Rock
Cortinez Law Firm
Fed Ex
Golden Eagle of Arkansas
Magna IV
Pepsi
AmeriServe
Tournament participants warm up before
teeing off.
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GIVING
Your
Mark
dars!
Calen
3rd Annual
Alumni Reunion Weekend!
2011
&
National Alumni Convention
April 28 - May 1
Commencement
&
Baccalaureate Service
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�
ALUMNI NEWS
M
The Absolute Gift of Song
PSC alumnus, Tawanna Campbell ’05, created a soulful
afternoon of entertainment that had hands clapping and
feet patting at the Jazz & Champagne Reception held
during Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010. With songs
ranging from neo-soul to the blues, Campbell’s talent
displayed her way of giving back to honor her alma mater.
The room filled with rhythmic sounds as she bantered with
the crowd throughout her performance. Alumni danced
and sang along with the hometown girl turned educator. As
the requests poured in, the music continued.
Philander Smith College also had a request for her.
When asked if she would participate in Alumni Reunion
Weekend, she responded “absolutely.” Can in-kind
donations make a difference? Well, our answer was
absolutely.
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ay 1-3, 2010 was a
weekend to remember
as the jointly held
nd
2 Annual Alumni Reunion
Weekend and 54th Annual
National Alumni Association
Convention converged with
the 2010 Commencement
ceremonies to make a scrapbook
full of memories for the more
than 150 registered alumni who
were in attendance.
The weekend’s theme,
“Uniting with History,”
encompassed the passion and
purpose of all three events and
at the Baccalaureate worship
service, many alums turned out
in full regalia and proudly kept
with tradition marching behind
the alumni banner. Additionally,
the Jazz Champagne Reception,
the Alumni Dialogue Circle
with board members, the State
of the College address and the
class meetings provided several
opportunities for engagement.
The highlight of a weekend
with so many high points was
the Celebration Banquet
Continued on page 16
�ALUMNI NEWS
Proud PSC Panther Athletes of the ‘50s ‘60s (left to right): Bennie Williams, William Rush,
and Howard Hill. Frank James, Hubert “Geese” Ausbie, Harry Roberson, Theodore
Clements, Claybron Wisham, Manuel Twillie, and Wilbert Gaines.
Adell Thompson, Mary Ragston, and former PSC President
Myer L. Titus go through the buffet line during the Alumni
Reunion Weekend picnic.
President Walter M. Kimbrough with NAA
President Erma Williams and husband
Bennie R. Williams
Alum, Alice Charles ’70 selects her favorite karaoke song to perform
during ARW picnic.
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�COVER FEATURE
Commenceme
Dr. Frank James ‘61, Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Crisshaundra Pullom
P
Speaker Tom Joyner and members of the President’s Cabinet
Kamara Wilson, senior
Jamal Williams, Senior Class President
Harry Roberson, Jr., ‘50, receives the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from President
Walter M. Kimbrough and Rev. Larry Ross, Board of Trustees chair
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hilander Smith College held its
133th Commencement Ceremony
at the Statehouse Convention
Center on Saturday, May 1, 2010. A
total of 96 graduates received their
degrees. Of those graduates, 33 were
awarded Honors or were designated
with Distinction in Field.
Mr. Thomas “Tom” Joyner,
Host of the nationally syndicated The
Tom Joyner Morning Show,
founder of REACH Media Inc.,
the Tom Joyner Foundation, and
BlackAmericaWeb.com. delivered
the keynote address to an audience of
more than 2,000.
Mr. Joyner and alum Harry
Roberson Jr. ‘50 were awarded an
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
for their contributions to the College.
Prior to Commencement, the annual
Baccalaureate Service took place at the
M. L. Harris Auditorium at Philander
Smith College on Friday, April 30. Rev.
Dr. H. Beecher Hicks, Jr. Senior
Minister Metropolitan Baptist Church,
Washington, DC was the speaker to the
audience of more than 400.
“We are very proud of our 2010
graduates,” said Walter M. Kimbrough,
President. He added that it is an honor
to have these wonderful speakers
participate in the commencement
ceremony.
The Philander Smith Collegiate
Choir performed at both services
under the direction of Professor Karliss
Chapple. The Chosen Generation,
Philander’s Gospel Choir, performed
at the Baccalaureate Service under the
direction of Jeremy Carter, PSC senior.
�ent 2010
Marcel Jagne-Shaw
president, Student Government Assoc.
Professor Karliss Chapple, Director of the
Philander Smith Collegiate Choir
Tameaka Brooks, sophomore
Brittany James,senior
Rev. C. E. McAdoo ‘69
Lauren Allen, Vice President Senior Class
Rev. Dr. H. Beecher Hicks
Tariq Cummings, senior
Acolytes — Senior class members
Erin Lett and Edward Wiley
Rev. Ronnie Miller-Yow
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�ALUMNI NEWS
Manuel A. Twillie stresses a point during NAA Convention General
Session
Dialogue Circle Q & A with alums who are members of the Board of
Trustees
Banquet keynote speaker, President Walter M. Kimbrough,
delivering candid message to alums
V. P. for Institutional Advancement, Dr. Shannon Fleming, extends
greetings to alumni and friends during the Celebration Banquet.
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Continued from page 12
held at the Hilton Little Rock hotel.
President Walter M. Kimbrough was
the keynote speaker and delivered
a candid message focused on the
seriousness of alumni giving.
“Maximizing Alumni Reunion
Giving,” specifically for scholarships,
was the recurrent theme of his
presentation.
Fortunately, the alumni responded
positively to the president’s message
because by the banquet’s end, more
than $28,000 was raised. Further,
at the urging of outgoing Board of
Trustees Chair Rev. Larry Ross ‘69,
35 alumni stood up and committed
more than $350,000 in scholarship
pledges.
The banquet not only was a
showcase for the record number of
alumni giving, but it also included the
inductions of the newest members
of Philander Smith’s pinnacle giving
club, the M.L. Harris Society, as
well as the Minton Legacy Society.
Plus, the Golden Alumni were given
special recognition and the honor
of NAA Alumni of the Year was
awarded to Sybil Bunn ’59.
PSC student, Ms. J
wows banquet atte
selection.
The 2010 Golden A
Alums stand as they
�Jasmine Walker,
endees with a
ALUMNI NEWS
Dr. Jill E. Trice, Chair of the Distinguished Alumni Committee, presents
the 2010 award to Sybil W. Bunn ‘59 graduate.
NAA President, Erma Williams presents donor
award to ’63 alumnus, Dr. Etta F. Carter ‘63.
Alumni Celebrants after receiving their 50-year stoles
y pledge their support to the Renaissance 100 Scholars Program.
Professor Karliss Chapple, PSC Director of Choral Activities and
Assistant Professor of Music, directs members of the combined
Collegiate and Alumni Choir.
Outgoing board chair, Rev. Larry W. Ross, appeals to fellow alumni for their
commitment to the Renaissance 100 Scholars Program.
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�AROUND CAMPUS
I
Religious Emphasis Week: Feb. 21-26, 2010
n the three years since its inception, Religious
Emphasis Week at Philander Smith has grown
into one of the most anticipated observances
of the academic year. Sponsored and coordinated
by the Office of Religious Life, led by Chaplain Rev.
Ronnie Miller-Yow, Religious Emphasis Week is an
ecumenical celebration highlighted each year by the
community-inspired Living Legends Banquet.
Warming things up at the Opening Worship
Service at Wesley Chapel was retired United
Methodist Bishop Violet Fisher, the guest minister.
The week’s other impressive speakers were Dr.
Abraham Smith of the Perkins School of Theology
at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas,
and Min. Kevin Cooper ’08, a graduate student
at the Interdenominational Theological Center in
Atlanta, along with Dr. Vashti Murphy McKenzie,
presiding prelate
of the Thirteenth
Episcopal district
of the African
Methodist
Episcopal (AME)
Church and the
first woman
elected bishop in
the AME church.
The Living
Legends Banquet
at the Kendall
Center rounded
out the week’s
events that also
Bishop Vashti McKenzie
saw an American
Red Cross blood drive and a ministry fair. The ‘living
legends’ feted this year were community activist
Annie Abrams ‘72; Rev. O.C. Jones, pastor
of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in North Little
Rock, Ark.; Dr. Raphael Lewis ‘62, PSC Division
of Social Science chairman and professor; retired
Arkansas Conference United Methodist Bishop
Kenneth Hicks; and Philander Smith College junior
Chinelo Bivens.
Religious Emphasis Week 2010 culminated with
Rev. E. Dewey Smith, senior pastor and teacher of
the Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church-The House
of Hope of Decatur, Ga., who set Wesley Chapel ablaze
with his fiery preaching of the gospel.
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Rev. Ronnie Miller-Yow leads a song of praise
PSC students participate in the blood drive
Kevin Cooper ’08 during Chapel
Dr. Raphael Lewis ‘62,Annie Abrams ‘72, Rev. O.C. Jones, Bishop
Kenneth Hicks, Chinelo Bivens
�AROUND CAMPUS
On-campus Housing Expands with new ‘Green’ Dorm
O
n August 26, Philander Smith College officials held the grand opening ceremony for a new 60-bed, three
story dormitory registered to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification
(LEED).
“Building a LEED-certified or green building is just
another way for us to demonstrate our social justice
commitment and, in this case, to increase campus
awareness of environmental justice,” said President
Walter M. Kimbrough.
The 19,770-square foot Residential Suites is now
home to 60 upperclassmen since the start of the fall
semester. Suite amenities include 12 private single
occupancy rooms with private baths and 48-private
single occupancy rooms with shared double occupancy
bathrooms. Additional amenities are card access entry,
Internet and cable TV access, lounge/common areas and
President Kimbrough makes remarks at the grand opening of
living learning communities.
the new dorm.
Minority Health Summit: “Healthy People 2020”
T
he Arkansas Minority Health Commission
collaborated with a host of community partners
April 15 to convene the Arkansas Minority
Health Summit 2010 on the Philander Smith College
campus.
Among the distinguished speakers who were
focused on the conference theme of “Healthy People
2020: Health Equity for all Arkansans” was a
panel of former U.S. Surgeon Generals including
Dr. Richard Carmona, Dr. David Satcher and 1952
Philander Smith alumnus Dr. Joycelyn M. Elders.
From left, Carmona, Satcher, Elders ‘52
P
Campus Treated to Phenomenal Music Event
SC Director of Cultural Affairs Lawrence
Hamilton and One Special Angel sponsored
a performance of the American Spiritual
Ensemble on Feb. 1 in the M.L. Harris Auditorium.
Founded in 1995, members of the American Spiritual
Ensemble have sung in theaters and opera houses around
the world showcasing dynamic repertoire ranging from
opera to spirituals to Broadway. The Ensemble’s mission
is to keep the American Negro spiritual alive.
Each year Hamilton exposes his dynamic theatrical
and cultural acumen to an audience composed of
primarily faculty, staff and the Central Arkansas
community.
The Ensemble’s performance was a free and public
event.
The American Spiritual Ensemble performs in Harris Auditorium
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�STUDENT LIFE
Jamal Williams makes the presentation to President Kimbrough
Senior Gift 2010
White
Royalty Revealed
Students also have elected
a new Miss Philander Smith
College for the 2010-2011 term:
Felicia White, a senior math and
business major from San Antonio,
Texas.
Felicia will be crowned in
September at a formal coronation
ceremony. She succeeds
Francennett Herrera, who was the
first woman of Hispanic origin to
serve as Miss PSC.
The Philander Smith College Class of 2010 will be remembered for
many things, but chief among those memories will no doubt be their
remarkable senior class gift.
Jamal Williams, senior class president, worked all year to make
the presentation, a commissioned sculpture of Mr. Philander Smith for
whom the College is named, possible by securing contributions from the
majority of his fellow seniors.
President Kimbrough was particularly impressed by the Class of 2010’s
gift, remarking that it was “definitely the best one in my almost six years
here.”
The bust was created by Dr. Blake Ketchum, a traditional figurative
sculptor based in Pennsylvania, Pa., whose work has been commissioned
by clients all over the world.
Visitors to campus can view the sculpture which is located at the south
entrances t the Kendall Center.
New SGA Administration
The 2010-2011 academic year will begin with new
student government leadership.
Billing themselves as “A Real Administration
Addressing Real Problems, Offering Real Solutions,”
the students slated to serve in the upcoming year are:
Gerald Thomas, president; Sade Daniels, vice
president; Carmela Myles, secretary; Bryshondra
Williams, vice president of finance; Kiara Potts,
sergeant-at-arms; Thurman Green, constitutional
advisor; and Cessily Martre, chaplain.
Gerald Thomas and Sade Daniels
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�STUDENT LIFE
A Fiscal Victory
The Second Annual Budgetball Tournament on
the National Mall in Washington, D.C., gave the eightman team from Philander Smith College a second
chance to avenge last year’s stinging tournament loss.
And this time, the Philander Smith squad did not
leave the nation’s capital empty-handed.
On May 21, 16 teams of real-life fiscal
policymakers (including the U.S. Department of
Treasury and the Committee for a Responsible
Federal Budget) and students from five colleges and
universities journeyed to D.C. on an all-expenses paid
trip to participate in the championship on the grounds
of the Washington Monument.
During tournament play, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Tim Geithner’s stopped by the action and his
appearance apparently gave the Treasury’s team a
boost in the semifinals against Central State
University. But Central State roared back to advance
in the finals against Philander Smith which had been
quietly winning games on its side of the brackets.
Ultimately the Panthers outwitted their finals
opponent and walked away with 2010 Budgetball
bragging rights.
Budgetball debuted in an exhibition tournament
at Philander Smith in March 2009. The new sport
is designed to raise awareness about the issue of
the federal debt and encourage discussion and debate
about America’s fiscal future.
Chaplain Rev. Ronnie Miller-Yow served as Budgetball
campus advisor and freshman Carmela Myles was the
student coordinator. Students Kenneth Meredith, Javon Brown, Terrance Thornton, Brandon Bell, Ivory
Warmack, Cori McReynolds, Shalonie Hutcherson and
Joy Robertson made up the winning tournament team.
BMI + PBD = Student Success
The Black Male Initiative (BMI) and Platinum by Design (PBD) programs are forging ahead with
their work of reaching out to the male and female students. Participants and mentors from both groups
recently came together for a group picture on the steps of the Cox Administration building.
In the photograph, the women
are outfitted with their special PBD
scarves which they wear in the manner
that best expresses them individually
and the males are sporting custom
BMI ties.
Michael Hutchinson, assistant to
the President, directs the Black Male
Initiative and Dr. Juliana Mosley,
vice president for student affairs, is
the brainchild behind Platinum by
Design. Both programs are generating
buzz throughout the higher education
community for their innovative
approaches.
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�Save The Date
Homecoming
2010
Nov. 7 - 13
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�FACULTY/STAFF NEWS
ADMISSIONS / RECRUITMENT
2010 Renaissance
Awards Banquet
Hundreds Attend High School Open House
Clifford and Alma Minton
Student Award
Sade Daniels, senior
Student Employee of the Year
Award
Joell Etienne, senior
Lacerine Walsh Faculty
Award
Lawrence Hamilton
Director of Cultural Affairs
Willie Mae Shockley Staff
Award
Chris Watson
Assistant Director of Title III
Faculty/Staff Retirements
Jesse Gatewood,
Assistant Professor of
Psychology retired after 13
years.
Gracie Carter, left, archivist
for the Reynolds Library and
Technology Center retired after
19 years.
More than 400 high school students from 15
states participated the High School Open house
on March 27. The annual event is sponsored by
the Philander Smith College Office of Admissions.
Several schools brought buses full of students and
a number of scholarships were awarded that day to
applicants.
The Office of Admissions said that the number
of students attending was a new record. The event
helped recruit nearly 200 first-time freshmen this
fall.
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�Message From The National Alumni Association President
Dear Alumni,
It is truly my pleasure to greet you as president of the National
Alumni Association of Philander Smith College. I am humbly honored
to serve a second term in this position, and I sincerely thank all of you
for your support during my first term. Our successes can be directly
attributed to your hard work and dedication to our dear alma mater. I
solicit your loyal and continued support to Philander Smith College and
the National Alumni Association for the next two years.
In my second term, I would like for us to continue to focus on
increasing our total membership, with special emphasis on alumni in the
central Arkansas area, and our at-large membership. I would appreciate
your feedback, comments and suggestions as to how we can accomplish
this task.
In case you missed it, the 2010 NAA Convention was a historic
event. For the first time ever, we joined with the college for the National
Alumni Convention/Alumni Reunion Weekend during Commencement
weekend. This created a unique opportunity for alumni not only to
reminisce with other alums, but also to attend the graduation exercises
as well as other entertaining activities on campus.
I would like for
continue
us to
“
to focus on
increasing our
total membership,
with special
emphasis on
alumni in
the central
Arkansas area,
and our at-large
membership.
Evaluations received from alumni were overwhelming positive.
Thanks very much to the Class Agents who worked tirelessly to contact
their classmates. Thanks to their efforts, alumni attendance was at an all
time high for the Reunion Banquet. Please save the date for next year’s
NAA Convention/Alumni Reunion Weekend, April 28 – May 1, 2011.
I would also like to express my thanks and appreciation to alumni
for the very generous contributions and pledges which were made to the
College during the convention. For the second year in a row, we have
contributed in excess of $25,000. In addition to the contributions made,
32 alumni made four-year pledges to the Renaissance 100 Scholars
Program.
Alumni you have been great! Again, thanks for all that you did to
make the successes of the past two years possible. I look forward to
working with you for the next two exciting years.
Sincerely,
”
Erma P. Williams
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�Honor Roll of Donors
P
h ilander Smith College wishes to offer sincere appreciation to the host of
individuals and organizations whose generous philanthropic contributions have
increased our capacity to offer much needed scholarship support to our deserving
students, in addition to ensuring operational support for the College.
Therefore, on the following pages we recognize donors who made gifts to Philander Smith
College from the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
While every effort was made to accurately list our benefactors, errors and omissions
sometimes occur. If this is the case, please accept our sincere apologies and be sure to contact
the Office of Institutional Advancement at (501) 370-5392 or (501) 370-5271. You may also
send an e-mail to amarshall@philander.edu.
Support for the Renaissance 100 Scholars Program was increased greatly during the
fiscal year. Alumni graciously committed to an additional 35 scholarships amounting to over
$90,000/year for four years at our Reunion weekend. Members of the Board of Trustees also
committed to another five Renaissance 100 scholarships at the $17,500 level amounting to
$87,500 for 2010-2011. Totals for the Renaissance 100 (verbal commitments and signed gift
agreements) are 63 donors committed to 73 scholarships.
We realize that the past couple years have been difficult financial times for our nation, so
your continued philanthropic support means all the more to us. Even in these precarious times,
we have seen many alumni step up their levels of giving and we have proudly welcomed new
donors into the fold. For each and every dollar, we are grateful.
It is because of your steadfast partnership that we are able to continue the work of
graduating a new generation of leaders ready to change the world for the better.
Thank you!
Shannon Fleming, Ed.D.
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Thank you
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�Honor Roll of Donors
Thanks to individual donors:
M.L. HARRIS
($25,000 and above cumulative)
Robert Blue
Frank James
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
($15,000 and above)
Bank of the Ozarks
Robert Blue
Clifford L. Davis
Frank Fletcher
Harold Gwatney
Rush Harding
Arkansas Conference United Methodist Church
General Board of Higher Education & Ministry
Arkansas Independent Colleges/Universities
Crews & Associates, Inc.
PSC National Alumni Association
Illinois Chapter
United Negro College Fund
Herbert H. McAdams II Foundation
Harry Roberson
University of Arkansas
Windgate Charitable Foundation
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
($10,000 - $14,999)
Sammie Ruth Dixon
Fred Darragh Foundation
Walter L. Kimbrough
Walter M. Kimbrough
Hubert Scott
Bennie and Erma Williams
CUM LAUDE
($5,000 - $9,999)
Alltel Corporation
Lula Carter
Centennial Bank
Delta Beverage Group, Inc. A PepsiAmericas Co.
Dillard’s Inc.
Federal Express
Sterling King
John A. Riggs IV
Isaac and Frances Jack Starks
UNCF Special Programs
Kathryn F. Worthen
PRESIDENT’S LIST
($1,000 - $4,999)
Gloria Aboagye
Bob Birch
Elizabeth V. Blass
Carolyn A. Booker
Shirley Brown
Shirley J. Brown
S.E. Bullock
Lynda R. Byrd
Winnie Camp
Ethel J. Campbell
Etta F. Carter
Cecil Wayne Cone
Charles N. Crutchfield
Herman L. Davis
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Joyce L. Davis
Lawrence DeLoach
Huey V. Dredd
Joycelyn Elders
Thelma Faulkner
Shannon Fleming
Teresa Hughes Franklin
Erseline Johnson Gillespie
Minnie Glover
Richard Goldsby
Barnett Grace
Marva C. Grant
Greater Little Rock Alumni Chapter
Rush Harding
Fred Harper
Terry C. Harper
J. Violetta Harris
Lloyd Edward Hervey
Beverly J. Hines
Vivian Hines
Rosie Holloway
Cleodis Howell
Adah M. Hull
Mary L. Hunter
Ernest Jacobs
Jonathan Doyle Keaton
Alberta G. Kilgore
Kathadaza H. Mann
Louise Anderson Mattie
C.E. McAdoo
Roddy McCaskill
Jearlene Miller
Marjorie Moore
Irigene Morehead-Howell
Jimmy K. Mosby
Freddie Nixon
Lillie Paddio
June G. Pembroke
Carreather Perry
Eulah L. Peterson
Petrella Pollefyt
Atalee C. Pounders
PSC Alum Assoc/Detroit
PSC Alumni/Kansas City, MO
PSC Los Angeles Alumni Chapter
Eddie Reed
Jo Freda Richards
Alice L. Richardson
Angela M. Ross
Erica N. Ross
Rosalyn Scruggs
Sherman E. Tate
Beverly L. Thompson-Brooks
Jesse M. Trice
Gwendolyn Twillie
Terry Wallace
Emery Washington
Violene Webb
Anika Whitfield
Harvey Wiley
Rachel L. Williamson
Sam’s Club
The Links, Inc.
Centennial United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel UMC
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
AT & T Foundation
BKD, LLP
City of Little Rock
Comcast Cablevision
Entergy
First Community Bank
Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP
Little Rock School District
Metropolitan Bank
Mount Moriah Grand Chapter O.E.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
PDC Construction, Inc.
Regions Bank
Signup 123
State Golden Circle
Stephens Inc.
United Supreme Council Charitable
Foundation
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas Foundation
Dreams of the Heartland Foundation
United Methodist Foundation of Arkansas
DEAN’S LIST
($500 - $999)
Orville Abrams
Wade Banks
Burnis Brazil
Marion C. Butler
Jewel Black Canady
Marian M. Chappelle
Sandra E. Davis
Freddye T. Davy
Oscar C. Dyer
Annie Waugh Enoch
Terry L. Esper
Wilbert Gaines
Carolyn A. Galbreath
James Goodwin
Carl G. Harris
Crit Harris
Althalene G. Harrison
Clemmie F. Hill
Earl Johnson
Odie Jordon
Marian Morrison
Dorothy Lee Nelson
Teresa Ojezua
Rodney Parks
Philander Smith College Alumni Assn.
Little Rock Chapter
June Johnson Phillips
Lois Raines
Lupita Rasheed
Ella E. Ravnell
Silas Edward Redd
Dorothy Reid
Gracie H. Reynolds
Beverly Richardson
Beverly J. Bennett-Roberts
Sylvia Carmelita Smith
Thank you
John Talley
Shelby Taylor
Linda Jayne Tolefree
Claudia L. Watson
Linda Watson
Brian L. Williams
Milgret J. Woods
Ronnie Miller-Yow
Alessi-Keyes Construction Co.
Ameriserve
Chicago Original Chapter Scipio A. Jones
Cortinez Law Firm
IBM International Foundation
Pyramid Art Books and Custom Framing
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
St. Peters Rock Baptist Church
United Methodist Women
HONOR ROLL
($100 - $499)
Elijah Agnew
Yvonne Alexander
Louis Alfred, Jr.
Maxine Y. Allen
Sanford O. Ames
Lashel J. Anderson
Alvin Anglin
Steven M. Arnold
Faye A. Arrington
Evelyn Avis Baker
Sherman Wiley Baker
Pearl Beatrice Baskin
Deborah Bell
Jo Ann Benjamin
Cynthia Bond Hopson
Ora Booker
Donald Ray Booth
Bowen Cabe Sunday School Class
United Methodist Church
Maxie Bracy
Letha M. Branch
Wesley E. Britt
Shirley F. Buckner
Cynthia Burroughs
Jackie R. Calhoun
Eddie Mae Carter
Gracie P. Carter
William Carter
Cascade United Methodist Church
Central District Board of Missions of the
United Methodist
Herbert B. Chappelle
Allice Charles
Yvonne Chase
Theodore R. Clement
Betty Cole
Sericia Cole
Tondalya Coleman
Jonnie W. Collier
Columbus Chapter NAA PSC
James H. Cone
Gertrude E. Cooper
Jewel Smith Cowan
Valerie J. Cox
�Honor Roll of Donors
James W. Crawford
Pearl T. Crump
Mary M. Cunnigham
Albert Davidson
Mary Davis
Betty A. Deaton
Sueveria Dickens
Betty Dickson
Betty S. Drake
Duncan United Methodist
Annie Waugh Enoch
Govan Ermon
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Richard Earl Farmer
Gloria B. Fender
Violet L. Fisher
John Fluker
Carrol D. Forte
Odell Foster
Rachel B. Foster
Roosevelt Fraction
Loretta Furlough
Fred Galbreath
Earlene S. Gantt-Marcus
Berthenia Hill Gill
Frances Glover
Mollie Goza
Grand Avenue Temple United Methodist Church
Lester Grant
H.O. Gray
Peggy Williams Gray
Christine B. Green
Thomas E. Green
Patricia Griffen
William Lee Griggsby
Reginald Hameth
Sybil Jordan Hampton
Earl Hardaway
Henry Harris
Larry E. Harris
Langston E. Harrison
Philip Hathcock
Ethel L. Hayes
Heifer International Foundation
Betsy Dyer Henderson
Dr. L.E. Hervey
Hayward Hill
Howard D. Hill
Richard H. Horton
Houston Independent Schools
Denisho Howse
Randal F. Hundley
Lydia B. Hunter
Mary Frances Hunter
George Iggers
Nancy J. Ingram
Bruce James
Eason B. Jean
Kelly E. Jenkins
Benjamin Johnson
Florine Johnson
James Johnson
Joyce A. Johnson
Wondrue Mary Johnson
Chester R. Jones
Joseph Jones
Barbara B. Jordan
Geneva Jordan
Donald Keels
Sherman K. Kilimanjaro
J.J. Lacey
Piccola Lamb
Jesse B. Lee
Maxine Lewis
Vincent Liddell
Harlan London
Beverly N. Lowe
Beverly J. Lowe-Nash
Leenora Lowery
James V. Lyles
Alysia Madden
Betty Gene Mann
Joyce E. Marks
Andrea Marshall-Simpson
Joyce A. Marvel
Levada Mason
Vivian S. Matthews
Wendy Maxie
Charlie Edward McAdoo
Gloria P. McAdoo
Jimmie S. McCollum
Daniel McDonald
Alvernon McHenry
Linda Joyce Medley
George Merritt
Crawford Mims
Prentiss Mitchell
Amanda Morris
Letha Mosley
Lou Ethel Nauden
Myrtle Neal
Annie Waugh Nelson
Veronica G. Nesbitt
Ronald Newsome
Marvin Nichols
Victor Nixon
Brenda J. Norwood
Faye C. Norwood
Legora Norwood
Oakland United Methodist Church
Adelie Owens
Florine Owens
Danita W. Paige
David Paige
Lutitia Papailler
Dr. Sharon Parker
Mamie W. Patton
Eleanor Raye Pearce
M. Peoples
Yvonne Peters
Mary N. Peterson
Philander Smith College Cleveland Chapter
Dan Pierce
Pauline C. Piggee
Ronald D. Pitts
Samuel J. Pitts
Shirley Pleasant
Oshie Lee Pledger
Michael Poole
Adrian Price
PSC Alumni Memphis/Crittenden
PSC Senior Class Gift
Pulaski Heights UMC
Mary Ragston
V.S. Randolph
Albert Reed
Emma Kelly Rhodes
Carolyn Rice
James E. Rush
Lenora Roberson
Quinetta Roberson
Billy Ray Robinson
Charles H. Robinson
Larry Wayne Ross
William Rush
Dolores M. Samples
Virginia E. Samples-McGhee
Alyce B. Sanders
Roscoe Thomas Sanders
Hazel Ramsey Scroggins
Shining Star 318 OES
Estella Shipp
Deborah Shurn
Olin Shurn
Yvette Simpson
Chester and Marva Sims
Mildred J. Singleton-Evans
Carolyn P. Slater
Carolyn Ann Smith
Cleo G. Smith
Dorothy A. Smith
Frank L. Smith
Mildred H. Smith
Robert T. Smith
Ronnie E. Smith
Roy Hull Smith
Robert Solari
Mercille H. Springer
St. Paul UMC of Maumelle
Larry Staggers
Yvonne Stovall
Alice Straughter
Steven Strode
Student Government Association
Jan R. Sullivan
Donnie Sutton
John Sutton
Betty Tarrant
Captoria Taylor
Tommie Lee Taylor
Carolyn J. Thomas
Adell Thompson
Jacques D. Thompson
Ruth Thompson
Barbara Tinkshell
Myer Titus
Shirley Colen Tolefree
Emogene Toms
Lee E. Townsel
Wesley Townsend
Jovis W. Tuggle
Cecil B. Twillie
Less Doll Twillie
United Methodist Church Manchester
Village United Methodist Women’s Society
Thank you
Celestine Walker
Eric Walker
Garland L. Washington
Elizabeth A. Weeams
Gloria White
Robert L. Whitfield
Frankie E. Whyte
Lewis Wickliffe
Loletha Marie Wilkins
Molice Hudson Wilkins
Wilson D. Willerfred
Carolyn Sue Williams
James Williams
Margaret Williams
Arnell Willis
Janice M. Wilson
Claybron O. Wisham
Dorothy Witherspoon
Marion E. Woods
William Henry Woods
Elizabeth T. Workman
Young Black Professionals
John L. Young
Gwendolyn Stron Zeigler
Acxiom
Arkansas BMCR
Arvest Bank
AT&T United Way
CBM Construction
CenterPoint Energy
Change Agents, Inc.
Christian Ministerial Alliance
City of Rifuge Community Church
Community Bakery, Inc.
Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon, and
Galchus
Friends of Blanche Lincoln Cam Com
J & W Janitorial Specialist
Methodist Federation for Social Action
Arkansas Little Rock
Mosaic Templars
National Recoveries, Inc.
Ramsey, Krug, Farrell & lensing
Randy L. James
The Hatcher Agency
Williams & Dean Associates Architect, Inc.
Windstream Communications, Inc
Donors recognized
made gifts to Philander
Smith College between
7/1/09—6/30/10.
While every effort was
made to ensure complete
accuracy, please contact
the Office of Institutional
Advancement in the
event of any accidental
omissions or errors.
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