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174 TH
COMMENCEMENT
SATURDAY, MAY , 2022 at 9:00 A.M.
Robert L. Vaughan Center | Elizabeth City, NC
Elizabeth City State University
Spring Commencement
May 7, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Robert L. Vaughan Center
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Peter Weddick Moore
First President 1891-1928
174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 3
Message
Message from
the Chancellor
Office of the Chancellor May 7, 2022
1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Phone: 252-335-3228 Welcome to Elizabeth City State University’s 174th Commencement Ceremony. We are
Fax: 252-335-3731 delighted to celebrate the members of the Class of 2022. Today, we salute their resilience
www.ecsu.edu and hard work as we recognize their accomplishments.
A special note of thanks to our keynote speaker, Mr. Nahum Jeannot. Your inspiring
presence means a great deal to our university and our students.
Graduates, you now join a distinguished group of more than 20,000 ECSU alumni who
continue to make a difference in their communities and beyond. You are in great company
to do great things in the world!
Thank you to the supportive families and friends of our graduates. Because of your
dedication, these graduates will now take the next step as they become productive and
engaged citizens in a global society.
Graduates, on behalf of the entire university family, I extend our sincere congratulations on
this significant milestone in your life. We are extremely proud and honored to have been a
part of your journey. Go forth and conquer your dreams!
With Viking Pride,
Karrie G. Dixon, Ed.D.
Chancellor
4 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Program
Presiding: Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon
PRELUDE .................................................................................................................................................................... The University Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Mrs. Juliet Boykins, Conductor
ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL ............................................................Fanfare and Processional....................................................... Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
The University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Mrs. Juliet Boykins, Conductor
POSTING OF COLORS ............................................................................................................................................................................. ECSU ROTC Color Guards
*NATIONAL ANTHEM ................................................................. “The Star Spangled Banner” .................................................. Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)
The University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Mrs. Juliet Boykins, Conductor
*MUSICAL SELECTION ..................................................................“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” ....................................... James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938)
The University Choir J. Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954)
*INVOCATION............................................................................................................................................Elder Dena Banks, Freedom Church, Elizabeth City, NC
WELCOME ..................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Stephanie D.B. Johnson, ECSU Board of Trustees
GREETINGS .......................................................................................................................................... Mrs. Sonja P. Nichols, Member, UNC Board of Governors
Mr. Jimmy Chambers ‘22, President, Student Government Association
MUSICAL SELECTION………........…...........”Make Them Hear You” from the musical Ragtime ................................... Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens
Ms. Jasmyn M. Cooper, Conductor
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER...............................................................................................................................................................Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS............................................................................................................................................... Nahum Jeannot, Founder of GoOats
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS..................................................................................................................................................................... Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon
2021-2022 BOARD OF GOVERNORS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING .............................. Mrs. Sonja P. Nichols, Member, UNC Board of Governors
CONFERRAL OF PROFESSOR EMERITUS STATUS................................................................................................................................ Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon
Dr. Charles D. Cherry
PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREES........................................................................... Dr. Farrah J. Ward, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Senator Philip E. Berger & Dr. Jeanette H. Evans
OATH OF OFFICE.......................................................................................................................................... CPT Austin M. Neal, Department of Military Science
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES .............................................................................................................................................. Dr. Farrah J. Ward
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Ms. Melanie Baker and Mr. Kevin Wade, Announcers
CONFERRING OF DEGREES ................................................................................................................................................................. Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon
FAREWELL REMARKS..........................................................................................................................................Ms. Jasmine Riddick ‘22, Senior Class President
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY .......................................................................................................................................... Mr. James Cherry, II, ‘96
President, ECSU National Alumni Association
CHANCELLOR’S CHARGE TO GRADUATES ........................................................................................................................................... Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon
REMARKS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon
*ALMA MATER......................................................................................................................................................................... Joy W. Brown & Evelyn A. Johnson
The University Choir Ms. Jasmyn M. Cooper, Conductor
*BENEDICTION........................................................................................................................................ Elder Dena Banks, Freedom Church, Elizabeth City, NC
*RECESSIONAL..................................................................................Fanfare and Recessional....................................................... James Ployhar (1926-2007)
Mrs. Juliet Boykins, Conductor
*Audience, please stand.174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 5
Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Nahum Jeannot
COO, GoOats
Nahum Jeannot is the Founder & Chief appearance on season 12 of “Shark Tank,”
Oatmeal Officer of GoOats, the maker of the brand has become a household favorite,
delicious, crispy on the outside, oatmeal bringing a quick, convenient, mess-free
in-a-ball. Jeannot grew up with childhood option to busy mornings. You can now find
mornings surrounded by oatmeal. This wasn’t GoOats in over 2000 retail stores nationwide,
your normal microwaveable meal. It was made and counting.
from scratch by his mother and grandmother,
with real ingredients including milk, spices Jeannot graduated from Culinary Arts and
and fruit to make the perfect bowl. His love Hospitality Management at The Restaurant
for breakfast drove him to study culinary and School and Walnut Hill College and currently
hospitality, turning his passion into a career. resides in Burke, Virginia.
While working at a hotel opening, Jeannot was
hit with the idea of making oatmeal a finger
food, and in 2017, GoOats was born, making
breakfast a ball! Jeannot knew he could create
something special to help others continue to
share those special moments he remembered
in his mother’s kitchen.
Jeannot now leads the brand’s daily operations
as Chief Oatmeal Officer; he conceptualizes
new, delicious, wholesome innovation and
flavors, regularly interacts with consumers,
supports the growth of the company and
leads the team to success. Propelled by an6 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Highlights
Historical Highlights
Founding Carolina system with 16 public institutions, including
On March 3, 1891, Hugh Cale, an African-American ECSU. Together, those institutions became constituents
representative in the N.C. General Assembly from of The University of North Carolina (July 1972).
Pasquotank County, sponsored House Bill 383, which
established a normal (teaching) school for “teaching Today
and training teachers of the colored race to teach in the Academics. Currently ECSU offers over 30
common schools of North Carolina.” The bill passed, undergraduate and graduate degree programs,
and Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) was born. with several online degree options. From business to
The institution’s first name was Elizabeth City State education to aviation and emergency management,
Colored Normal School (1891-1939). ECSU prepares students to compete in the global
work force. We achieve our commitment to the highest
Early Leadership quality education by maintaining a rigorous focus on
The first leader, Peter W. Moore, was called a Principal academic excellence through liberal arts programs
(subsequent leaders would be called President, then and using innovative and flexible technology-based
Chancellor). Moore served as Principal and then instruction models to enhance our signature areas:
President until his retirement as President Emeritus, on integrating technology with education, improving
July 1, 1928. During his tenure, enrollment increased human health and wellness, and advancing the natural
from 23 to 355 and the faculty from two to 15 members. and aviation sciences. As of May 2020, undergraduate
During the tenure of the second president, John Henry and/or graduate degrees have been conferred upon
Bias, the institution was elevated from a two-year normal more than 20,000 students.
school to a four-year teacher’s college (1937). Two years
later, the institution’s name was officially changed to Rankings. Over the years, the university fared well
Elizabeth City State Teachers College (1939-1963). The among publications that rank institutions. ECSU has
growth and elevation to teachers college changed the earned national acclaim for its advancements: U.S. News
mission to include training elementary school principals and World Report ranked ECSU #7 Top Public Schools,
for rural and city schools. The first Bachelor of Science #14 Top Performers in Social Mobility, #22 Top HBCUs,
degrees in elementary education were awarded in May #36 Best Regional College, South (2020-21). Washington
of 1939. Monthly ranked ECSU #11 Best Bang for the Buck
Colleges (2020-21). ECSU ranks 4th in Best Colleges
Continued Growth Top 10 HBCUs in the Nation (2021). ECSU has, for the
Between 1959 and 1963, the institution became more sixth time, been ranked as one of the nation’s Military
than a teaching college, adding 11 academic majors to Friendly Schools for small public universities, ranking
the original elementary education major. In 1961, the 5th in the nation for small schools (2021-22). Military
college joined the Southern Association of Colleges Times ranked ECSU 84th in the nation for Best Bet for
and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Vets (2020). Best Historically Black Colleges ranked
accrediting group and maintains its accreditation with ECSU #6 (2020).
that body to the present. In 1963, the N.C. General
Assembly changed the institution’s name from Elizabeth Leadership. On December 14, 2018, Dr. Karrie G.
City State Teachers College to Elizabeth City State Dixon was named12th Chief Executive Officer and 7th
College (1963-1969) and on July 1, 1969, the college Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. Dr. Karrie
became Elizabeth City State University. In 1971, the G. Dixon was installed on October 11, 2019.
General Assembly redefined the University of North174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 7
Elizabeth City State University
Chief Executive Officers
Hugh Cale Jimmy Raymond Jenkins, Ph.D.
Founder and member of the Chancellor, 1983-1995
N.C. General Assembly Chancellor Emeritus, 1995-
Peter Weddick Moore, A.M., LL.D. Mickey Lynn Burnim, Ph.D.
Principal, 1891-1928 Chancellor, 1995-2006
President Emeritus, 1928-1934
John Henry Bias, A.B., LL.D. Willie James Gilchrist, Ed.D.
President, 1928-1939 Chancellor, 2007-2013
Harold Leonard Trigg, Ed.D. Charles L. Becton, J.D.
President, 1939-1945 Interim Chancellor, 2013-2014
Sidney David Williams, A.M., D.PED. Stacey Franklin Jones, Ph.D.
President, 1946-1958 Chancellor, 2014-2015
President Emeritus, 1969-1974
Walter Nathaniel Ridley, Ed.D. Thomas E. H. Conway, Jr. Ph.D.
President, 1958-1968 Chancellor, 2016-2018
President Emeritus, 1988-1996
Marion Dennis Thorpe, Ph.D. Karrie G. Dixon, Ed.D.
President, 1968-1972 Chancellor, 2018-
Chancellor, 1972-19838 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Regalia
Academic Regalia
Colors
Colors
The pageantry of today’s academic procession harks Modern times have allowed some variation in color
back to the middle Ages. From the monk’s habit has scheme, including both the color of the gown and
evolved the long black gown, and from the cowl, which sleeve stripe, but most generally, discipline colors
monks wore as shoulder covering, comes the hood. The are restricted to the hood. The lining of the hood
square “Oxford Cap” with stiff crown, known as the is usually done in the colors of the institution
conferring the degree, and the bars of color on the
mortarboard, was developed from the skull caps worn
hood represent the academic field in which the
by churchmen. American colleges and universities degree was awarded. Although not all-inclusive,
adopted the custom of wearing the gown, hood, and examples of discipline colors are:
cap from English universities, and this ceremonial
attire has withstood centuries of modifications in form, Arts, Letters, Humanities ..................................... White
fabric, and color from its early European inception.
Business Administration/Commerce .................. Drab
In 1895, a uniform code for academic costumes was Economics ........................................................... Copper
adopted by most colleges and universities in the United
States. This code prescribes the style of gown and hood Education ........................................................Light Blue
worn by the degree recipient. Fine Arts (including Architecture) ....................Brown
THE GOWN Journalism ..........................................................Crimson
BACHELOR’S GOWN - black, has long pointed Law.......................................................................... Purple
sleeves, and is worn closed. Library Science ...................................................Lemon
MASTER’S GOWN - also black, is usually worn Medicine ................................................................Green
open, and has longer, narrower, closed Music .........................................................................Pink
sleeves which extend below the knee.
Nursing .................................................................Apricot
DOCTORAL GOWN - usually black also, but may Oratory (Speech) ......................................... Silver Gray
be of a color representing the institution
granting the degree; two, five-inch wide Philosophy .......................................................Dark Blue
velvet panels extend from the collar to the
Physical Education .....................................Sage Green
hem along the front edges of the gown,
worn closed, and the bell-shaped sleeves Public Administration/
have three velvet bars. Foreign Service ....................................... Peacock Blue
Public Health ............................................ Salmon Pink
Science Golden ....................................................Yellow
Social Science ..................................................... Cream
Social Work ...........................................................Citron
Theology ...............................................................Scarlet174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 9 The Mace Bearer of the Mace & Shield The Mace, was designed by Professor Alexis Joyner, former Chair of the ECSU Art Department, and unveiled at the installation of Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim on October 18, 1996. The Mace is 70 inches tall and consists of three dynamic centers of significant components. The focal point is a replica of a Viking’s head, cast in bronze, with brass rays extending from the center depicting knowledge, enlightenment, wisdom and democracy; a bronze seal of the University adorns the reverse side. Chosen for its durability and dark, rich color, the Mace’s wooden staff is crafted from black walnut, topped with a hand-turned polished brass finial, and is footed with a base replicating the ancient, time-defying pyramids. The Shield, currently being designed by Professor Joyner, will be revealed in spring 2022. Bearer of the Mace: The student who entered ECSU as a first-time freshman and has the highest cumulative GPA in the graduating class for the prospective commencement exercise. Bearer of the Shield: The student who entered ECSU as a transfer student and has the highest cumulative GPA in the graduating class for the prospective commencement exercise. GRADUATION HONORS To be eligible for degrees with distinction, a student must have earned at least 55 semester hours in residence at Elizabeth City State University. The student must also have the required overall average in all course work attempted. The degrees of distinction announced during the public commencement ceremony and indicated in the printed commencement materials will be assigned according to the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the previous semester. CUM LAUDE (With Honor) White Cord Awarded for a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 to 3.59 MAGNA CUM LAUDE (With High Honor) Gold Cord Awarded for a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 to 3.79 SUMMA CUM LAUDE (With Highest Honor) Scarlet Cord Awarded for a cumulative grade point average of 3.80 to 4.00
10 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Graduation
Candidates for Graduation
HONORS Jimmy Lee Chambers, Jr., Homeland Security & Criminal Justice
Baccalaureate Josiah S. Carroll, History
Veronica Gail Downing, History
SUMMA CUM LAUDE (With Highest Honor)
Jesse Delano Ellis, IV, Criminal Justice
Kylan Luke Bunch, Aviation Science
Thaddeus Kyron Ellis, Computer Science
Christopher James Colvin, II, Aviation Science
Natasha Simmons Green, Social Work
Robert Alden Douglass, Aviation Science
Shauntae Raven Holloway, Criminal Justice
Devin Jamil Harden, Criminal Justice
Alexander Bryant Jones, Aviation Science
Jordan Wallace Hathaway, Criminal Justice
Brian Omar Lopez Trabal, Aviation Science
Achaunti Tinaya Hayward, Psychology
Krystal Ruby Lopez, English
Savannah Mary Hess, English
Andrew McGee, Music
JerVondra DenNell Jordan, Criminal Justice
Michael George Anthony Oliver, Biology
Wanda Williams Joyner, Social Work
Cameron Harlon Parchment, Aviation Science
Kevin Lopez, Aviation Science
Nomar Mosiah Proctor, Aviation Science
Martin Missey, Aviation Science
Aerial L. Sehlemeyer, Birth through Kindergarten
Nafe’ Tuyet Moore, Criminal Justice
Sheila Marie Shiflett, Social Work
Andrea Nevola Alvarado, Accounting
Cassandra Jean Sims, Interdisciplinary Studies
Tiffany Ann Packard, Social Work
Amari Briante Wood Elementary Education
Hailey Danielle Ryan, Graphic Design
Zionna Briell Wood, Social Work
Allyson Louise Skinner, Birth through Kindergarten
Nakira Shaunte Smith, Business Administration
CUM LAUDE (With Honor)
Sydney Elizabeth Smith, English
Jaelah S. Adkins, Kinesiology
Ioana Taylor, Interdisciplinary Studies
Zackery Ambrose, Computer Science
Sydney Jordan Atwood, Psychology
MAGNA CUM LAUDE (With High Honor)
Nalexia Dwan Brooks, Kinesiology
Gordon T. Adams, III, Business Administration
Melody D. Chandler, Homeland Security
Benny Baker, Computer Science
Kasi Ciara Cross, Digital Media Arts
Anastasia Lavoye Boyd, Criminal Justice
D’Angelo Shemar Davis, Engineering Technology174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 11 William McKinley Deaton, Aviation Science Briana Kalia Veil, Social Work Sandria Stevauna Dorsey, Accounting Barry D. Ward, II, History Charles-O’Brien Sinclair Eaton, Aviation Science Kiana Nicole White, Business Administration Mathis Joseph Farrior, Criminal Justice Renada Jhanay White, Kinesiology Paris Jene’ Fields, Kinesiology Jeana Lee Williams, Birth through Kindergarten Zaccheus O. Hobbs, Interdisciplinary Studies Taimara-Sydnei Marc’a Hoffler, Biology MASTER OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Iya Monina Holley-Reid, Kinesiology Myraida Santana Morales, School Administration, Elizabeth City, NC Cierra Nicole Jones, Social Work Vivian Simmons, School Administration, Roanoke Rapids, NC Denarra Anisha Kimble, Kinesiology Gabriel Robert Kirkendoll, Kinesiology MASTER OF EDUCATION Naterria D. Luster, Kinesiology Meredith Lenore Barnhill, Elementary Education, Sunbury, NC Catherine Elise Marquis, Business Administration Tifani Michelle Bogue, Elementary Education, Elizabeth City, NC Zedric Ramon McKennon, Aviation Science Tykita Necole Burnette, Elementary Education, Rocky Mount, NC Luis Medina, Jr., Business Administration Jessica Michelle Eason, Elementary Education, Roanoke Rapids, NC Chrislynn Mills, Social Work Danielle Nicole Evans, Elementary Education, Wilson, NC Maria Lourdes Pagara, Engineering Technology Victoria Sue Gibson, Elementary Education, Henderson, NC Lastasia Latrice Peacock, Social Work Darlene W. Holtvoigt, Elementary Education, Roanoke Rapids, NC Ty-shan Pickenpack, Social Work Shedell Monique Smith, Elementary Education, Charlotte, NC Ja’Ree Shondale Pitt, Social Work Kaleb Andrew Spaugh, Elementary Education, Elizabeth City, NC Sincere Ponton, Computer Science Jasmine Riddick, Business Administration MASTER OF SCIENCE Tykeria Natalyia Riddick, Business Administration Trey Darius Brister, Mathematics, New Orleans, LA Jaise Malek Rivens, Aviation Science Juan Pablo Fabian-Garcia, Biology, Creedmoor, NC Matthew Amerigo Rizer, Business Administration Michael Ryan Hall, Biology, Elizabeth City, NC Gabrielle Denise Rodgers, Interdisciplinary Studies Kayla Whitley Johnston, Biology, Elizabeth City, NC Sophie Jean Runyon, Aviation Science Darlette Precious Mary Spencer, Mathematics, Rocky Mount, NC Travis Monquette Silver, Jr., Business Administration Chelsey Darlene Aurelus, Biology, Valley Stream, NY Amaya Luv Simpson, Criminal Justice Kevin Eric Fitzgerald Simmons, Mathematics, Camden, NC Unique Christina Taylor,Social Work Gerena Shadaya Thomas, Kinesiology Glenasha Sheleah Trafton, Computer Science
12 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Keveon Jamar Bryant, Business Administration, Windsor, NC
Shelby Danielle Jones, Elementary Education, Elizabeth City, NC Kylan Luke Bunch, Aviation Science, Hayesville, NC
Tiara Re’Gine Jones, Birth through Kindergarten, Baltimore, MD Josiah Daymon Burnette, Biology, Four Oaks, NC
Lloyd Rojay Lindsay, Elementary Education, Powder Springs, GA Christopher Lynn Burrow, Jr., Engineering Technology, Wilsons, VA
Tramar Eugene Pettaway, Elementary Education, Southampton, NY Davaye’ Jamel Butler-Taylor, Kinesiology, Elizabeth City, NC
Aerial L. Sehlemeyer, Birth through Kindergarten, Hertford, NC ZyQuan O. Carter, Engineering Technology, Roper, NC
Allyson Louise Skinner, Birth through Kindergarten, Elizabeth City, NC Marisha Dereka Chalmers, Criminal Justice, Southern Pines, NC
Caitlin Marie Taylor, Birth through Kindergarten, Marion, NC Jimmy Lee Chambers, Jr., Homeland Security & Criminal Justice,
Indian Trail, NC
Jeana Lee Williams, Birth through Kindergarten, Elizabeth City, NC
Melody D. Chandler, Homeland Security, Camden, NC
Amari Briantae Wood, Elementary Education, Elizabeth City, NC
Christopher James Colvin, II, Aviation Science, Elizabeth City, NC
Aujameq Shykeef Daniels, Kinesiology, Greenville, NC
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
D’Angelo Shemar Davis, Engineering Technology, Jackson, NC
Gordon T. Adams, III, Business Administration, Elizabeth City, NC
Darius J. Davis, Computer Science, Ahoskie, NC
Jaelah S. Adkins, Kinesiology, Elizabeth City, NC
Derrica Lytazhia Davis, Criminal Justice, Greenville, NC
Ty’Neil LaShon Alston, Aviation Science, Chesapeake, VA
Asia Monay Deal, Criminal Justice, Norfolk, VA
Zackery Ambrose, Computer Science, Gatesville, NC
William McKinley Deaton, Aviation Science, Star, NC
Robert Austin Andrews, Aviation Science, Moyock, NC
Joemel Malik Dennis, Engineering Technology, Hampton, VA
Erik Larin Armstrong, Biology, Elizabeth City, NC
Khadimou Rasoul Dia, Biology, Jacksonville, NC
Sydney Jordan Atwood, Psychology, Williamsburg, VA
Phillip Allen Dobbins, Aviation Science, Elm City, NC
Benny Baker, Computer Science, Elizabeth City, NC
Able Dodo, Computer Science, Elizabeth City, NC
Lacey Marie Balmer, Criminal Justice, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Sandria Stevauna Dorsey, Accounting, Elizabeth City, NC
Antoine Samill Baskerville, Jr., Business Administration, Winterville, NC
Robert Alden Douglass, Aviation Science, Elizabeth City, NC
Ty’Rese Trevor Bazemore, Computer Science, Lewiston, NC
Ronnie Coleman Durham, Graphic Design, Washington, DC
Anthony Jamar Bell, Computer Science, Lewiston, NC
Tamecia Eason, Criminal Justice, Murfreesboro, NC
Brandon Truesdale Alonzo Beloti, Business Administration, Apex, NC
Charles-O’Brien Sinclair Eaton, Aviation Science, Greenville, NC
Derek Eugene Boone, Accounting, Camden, NC
Zaire Naiem Edwards, Sport Management, La Grange, NC
Mar’Asya Danaé Bowe, Biology, Elizabeth City, NC
Jesse Delano Ellis, IV, Criminal Justice, Neward, DE
Anastasia Lavoye Boyd, Criminal Justice, Tarboro, NC
Thaddeus Kyron Ellis, Computer Science, Elizabeth City, NC
Roosevelt Tyrone Bradley, Jr., Business Administration, Chesapeake, VA
Mathis Joseph Farrior, Criminal Justice, Charlotte, NC
Cheyan Rene Brasseur, Kinesiology, Hertford, NC
Paris Jene’ Fields, Kinesiology, Hampton, VA
Nalexia Dwan Brooks, Kinesiology, Charlotte, NC
Reuben Y. France, Kinesiology, Winston Salem, NC
Marissa Grace Brown, Criminal Justice, Sumerduck, VA174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 13
Alexiyana Jon’ay Gaston, Business Administration, Waldorf, MD Jonathan Israel Lopez, Aviation Science, Gastonia, NC
Nathaniel Gedeus, Kinesiology, Miami, FL Kevin Lopez, Aviation Science, Hudson, NC
Jamonte JaQuan Grant, Engineering Technology, Garysburg, NC Brian Omar Lopez Trabal, Aviation Science, Elizabeth City, NC
Antoinette Rael Griffin, Business Administration, Huntsville, TX Angela Marie Love, Criminal Justice, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Devin Jamil Harden, Criminal Justice, Elizabeth City, NC Naterria D. Luster, Kinesiology, Richmond, VA
Khalif Levar Harper, Jr., Business Administration, Ayden, NC MacArthur Lynch, III, Kinesiology, Franklinton, NC
Alexis Tonett Harris, Business Administration, Elizabeth City, NC Juanya’ O’Neal Majette, Business Administration, Hampton, VA
Tres Warren Harris, Pharmaceutical Science, Washington, NC Catherine Elise Marquis, Business Administration, Elizabeth City, NC
Jordan Wallace Hathaway, Criminal Justice, Quinton, VA Caleb Jabez Mayo, Engineering Technology, Windsor, NC
Armani Kanese Hawkins, Biology, Chesapeake, VA Zedric Ramon McKennon, Aviation Science, Moyock, NC
Achaunti Tinaya Hayward, Psychology, Elizabeth City, NC Luis Medina, Jr., Business Administration, Windsor, NC
Tikeyla Shanta Hill, Criminal Justice, Como, NC Erick Mejia, Business Administration, La Plata, MD
Latonya Denise Hinton, Business Administration, Wendell, NC Jessie Leigh Miller, Graphic Design, Elizabeth City, NC
Michael Lee Hinton, Engineering Technology, Tarboro, NC Martin Missey, Aviation Science, Elizabeth City, NC
Taimara-Sydnei Marc’a Hoffler, Biology, New Haven, CT Tyreke Deandre Mitchell, Criminal Justice, Pendleton, NC
Alexis Renee Holley, Psychology, Murfreesboro, NC Derrick Deshawn Moore, Business Administration, Conway, NC
Iya Monina Holley-Reid, Kinesiology, Norfolk, VA Nafe’ Tuyet Moore, Criminal Justice, Washington, NC
Justice Carnell Holloway, Kinesiology, Enfield, NC Andrea Nevola Alvarado, Accounting, Margate, FL
Shauntae Raven Holloway, Criminal Justice, Enfield, NC Shamale Trequan Norman, Aviation Science, Plymouth, NC
Nigeul Ahmad Hyatt, Business Administration, Asheboro, NC Adedayo Haruna Adenola Okusaga, Aviation Science, Norfolk, VA
Pierce Ingram, Graphic Design, Monroe, NC Michael George Anthony Oliver, Biology, Elizabeth City, NC
Felicia Mone’t Jackson, Business Administration & Chemistry, Maria Lourdes Pagara, Engineering Technology, Windsor, NC
Alachua, FL
Cameron Harlon Parchment, Aviation Science, Elizabeth City, NC
M’Kala LaTonya Jackson, Business Administration, Elizabeth City, NC
Jennifer Christyn Parker, Psychology, Elizabeth City, NC
Lanece Genae Johnson, Biology, Portsmouth, VA
Sincere Ponton, Computer Science, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Alexander Bryant Jones, Aviation Science, Glenville, WV
Kevon Harrison Price, Emergency Management, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Destiny Antionique Jordan, Criminal Justice, Portsmouth, VA
Nomar Mosiah Proctor, Aviation Science, Upper Marlboro, MD
JerVondra DenNell Jordan, Criminal Justice, Sunbury, NC
Albert Tashawn Purdie, Psychology, Lumber Bridge, NC
Denarra Anisha Kimble, Kinesiology, Virginia Beach, VA
Daimon Lugene Rawlinson, Aviation Science, Elizabeth City, NC
Gabriel Robert Kirkendoll, Kinesiology, Jacksonville, NC
Rahterika N. Rawls, Biology, Jacksonville, NC
Kashari Danae Knight, Criminal Justice, Wilson, NC
Jasmine Riddick, Business Administration, Elizabeth City, NC
Mercades Leacock, Aviation Science, Norfolk, VA
Raegan Riddick, Business Administration, Chesapeake, VA14 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY Tykeria Natalyia Riddick, Business Administration, Garner, NC Rayshon Randolph Watson, Business Administration, Bayboro, NC Zion Brasjuan Riddick, Engineering Technology, Ahoskie, NC Richard Randolph Watson, III, Sport Management, Bayboro, NC Jaise Malek Rivens, Aviation Science, Salisbury, NC Ingrid Elizabeth Watts, Aviation Science, Oriental, NC Matthew Amerigo Rizer, Business Administration, South Mills, NC Kiana Nicole White, Business Administration, Elizabeth City, NC Astazzia De’Audry Robinson, Biology, Roanoke Rapids, NC Renada Jhanay White, Kinesiology, Elizabeth City, NC Azhante Seymone Rodgers, Business Administration, Portsmouth, VA Airys Savon Williams, Engineering Technology, Upper Marlboro, MD Grace Meralys Rodriguez Betances, Graphic Design, Elizabeth City, NC Gregory Williams, Jr., Business Administration, Roxobel, NC Sophie Jean Runyon, Aviation Science, Huntersville, NC Michael Winebarger, Aviation Science, Edenton, NC Hailey Danielle Ryan, Graphic Design, Newton, NC Jordan J. Woodard, Kinesiology, Brooklyn, NY Jesse Stanley Sawyer, Engineering Technology, Camden, NC Casie Elizabeth Wright, Accounting, Gasburg, VA Travis Monquette Silver, Jr., Business Administration, Enfield, NC General Novian XO, Aviation Science, Williamsburg, VA Amaya Luv Simpson, Criminal Justice, Elizabeth City, NC Orvis Skinner, Engineering Technology, Dudley, NC BACHELOR OF ARTS Nakira Shaunte Smith, Business Administration, Winterville, NC Sarah Beth Atwell, English, Elizabeth City, NC Sammie Joe Smith, Pharmaceutical Science, Elizabeth City, NC Ashley Dance Basnight, Interdisciplinary Studies, Roanoke Rapids, NC Star-Asia Darlene Smith-Walley, Graphic Design, Halifax, NC Gregory Bruce Bassett, III, English, Edenton, NC April Smyth Soto, Emergency Management, Tyner, NC Nate’ Renell Blount, Interdisciplinary Studies, Greenville, NC Dominic Michael Spagnuolo, Aviation Science, Goldsboro, NC Tirenique Broadwater, Interdisciplinary Studies, Acworth, GA Nakyra Raechelle Spearman, Biology, Burgaw, NC Mya Alexandria Brown, Interdisciplinary Studies, Elizabeth City, NC Kevon I.J. Spigner, Business Administration, Chesapeake, VA Maurice Antoine Carpenter, Music, Elizabeth City, NC Auburn Chantael Stevens, Accounting, Lincolnton, NC Josiah S. Carroll, History, Elizabeth City, NC Ahmad Casim Julius Taylor, Biology, Knightdale, NC Kasi Ciara Cross, Digital Media Arts, Gates, NC Tramont Taylor, Business Administration, Littleton, NC Veronica Gail Downing, History, Edenton, NC Gerena Shadaya Thomas, Kinesiology, Elizabeth City, NC Tyreek Rashawn Dupree, Interdisciplinary Studies, Farmville, NC Ron Allen Thompson, Aviation Science, Garner, NC Kimone R. Facey, Interdisciplinary Studies, Bridgeport, CT Alia DoMonique Toussaint, Criminal Justice, Tarboro, NC Britnie Nacole Galloway, Interdisciplinary Studies, Plymouth, NC Glenasha Sheleah Trafton, Computer Science, Elizabeth City, NC Courtney Taylor Hancock, Digital Media Arts, Windsor Mill, MD Pierre Twaibu, Aviation Science , Greensboro, NC Savannah Mary Hess, English, Elizabeth City, NC Brittney Shanay Martha Tyler, Pharmaceutical Science, Portsmouth, VA Zaccheus O. Hobbs, Interdisciplinary Studies, Maysville, NC Antonio Vallez, Computer Science, Elizabeth City, NC Keegan Alexis Holder, English, Elizabeth City, NC Brian Joseph Van Dyck, Graphic Design, Chocowinity, NC Essence Sereita Hunter, Music, Belvidere, NC Luke C. Volk, Aviation Science, Mooresville, NC Hannah Gail Hutchinson, English, Eure, NC
174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 15
Erica Lashawn Johnson, History, Wendell, NC Kimberly Renee Parker, Social Work, Winfall, NC
Asia Janee Jones, English, Rocky Mount, NC Lastasia Latrice Peacock, Social Work, Elizabeth City, NC
Krystal Ruby Lopez, English, Four Oaks, NC Ty-shan Unique Miraclle Pickenpack, Social Work, Archdale, NC
Andrew McGee, Music, Como, NC Ja’Ree Shondale Pitt, Social Work, Ahoskie, NC
Madison Laine Murphy-Canto, Interdisciplinary Studies, Havelock, NC Jac’Quasia Brielle Ruffin, Social Work, Edenton, NC
Treonte Nathaniel Myrick, History, Suffolk, VA Sheila Marie Shiflett, Social Work, Moyock, NC
Bryan Edward Peterson, English, Elizabeth City, NC Ciara La’shaey Singleton, Social Work, Chesapeake, VA
Endea Lyreese Robinson, English, Greenville, NC Da’Mar Na’Vin Sutton, Social Work, Elizabeth City, NC
Gabrielle Denise Rodgers, Interdisciplinary Studies, Chesapeake, VA Shaunisha Latrayso’ Swain, Social Work, Roper, NC
Brandon Lee Joseph Shaw, English, Lumberton, NC Unique Christina Taylor, Social Work, Grandy, NC
Cassandra Jean Sims, Interdisciplinary Studies, Farmville, NC Briana Kalia Veil, Social Work, Chesapeake, VA
Sydney Elizabeth Smith, English, Halifax, NC Alexis Warren, Social Work, Elizabeth City, NC
Ioana Taylor, Interdisciplinary Studies, Elizabeth City, NC Zionna Briell Wood, Social Work, Elizabeth City, NC
Kiara Leshon Thomas, Music, Wilson, NC
Sherrie Amanda Vinson, Interdisciplinary Studies, Enfield, NC
Barry D. Ward, II, History, Elizabeth City, NC
John Dumont Weeks, Interdisciplinary Studies, Aydlett, NC
Kelly Jermane Winborne, Interdisciplinary Studies, Ahoskie, NC
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Erica Acheampomaa, Social Work, Raleigh, NC
Trishawna Prisilar Belgrove, Social Work, Chesapeake, VA
Jessica Koryn Byrd, Social Work, Halifax, NC
Jay P. Cotton, Social Work, Grimesland, NC
Naja Kay Cotton, Social Work , Greensboro, NC
Lauren Arvee Fisher, Social Work, Cary, NC
Natasha Simmons Green, Social Work, Elizabeth City, NC
Sarah Elizabeth Hupp, Social Work, Edenton, NC
Cierra Nicole Jones, Social Work, Hookerton, NC As final action cannot be taken by the time this program is printed, the listing of
candidates and honor rankings is tentative. The university reserves the right to
Wanda Williams Joyner, Social Work, Elizabeth City, NC withdraw or add names and honors after the printing of this program.
Chrislynn Mills, Social Work, Winterville, NC
Tiffany Ann Packard, Social Work, Southern Shores, NC16 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Dedication
Senior Class Dedication
TREASURER
Senior Class Officers
Ms. Carneshia White
PRESIDENT
SENATOR
Ms. Jasmine Riddick
Ms. Gabrielle Rodgers
VICE PRESIDENT
MISTER SENIOR
Mr. Jhawan Sutton
Mr. Daimon Rawlinson
SECRETARY
MISS SENIOR
Ms. Destiny Jordan
Ms. Renada White
With Special Thanks and Appreciation
When we arrived, we were told that we would make this voyage together. How were we to know we would encounter and endure
such ebbs and flows of the river current as we learned more about ourselves and the world by the river’s bend. We not only
persevered through a global pandemic, but we also learned the tools to aid us in persevering through life. We may have pivoted,
but we did not pause and kept our goal of completing this chapter at the forefront. However, we could not have made this
journey without the opportunities, challenges and examples of fearless leadership demonstrated by the staff, faculty and family
that is...ECSU. We were taught and required to learn how to be resilient, and ACE everything we have yet to experience. Thank
you to Chancellor Karrie Dixon, administrators, faculty, and staff for your incomparable support. We came to discover but we most
assuredly are leaving as conquerors.
Commissioned
Newly Commissioned Second
Lieutenants in the United States Army
2LT Marrisa G. Brown, Army Reserve, Transportation Corps
2LT Jordan W. Hathaway, Active Army, Military Police Corps174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 17
Thesis
Thesis for Master of Education
Tifani Bogue | Dr. Cheryl Luton, Thesis Advisor
“Methods and Outcomes of Effective Literacy in elementary school: The Ed.TPA Way”
Micah Lynch | Dr. Bryan Wilkins, Thesis Advisor
“Using School Improvement plans: A school improvement plan is the foundation of growth for the
school year.”
Shedell Smith | Dr. Aresta L. Johnson, Thesis Advisor
“National Board Certification: A distinguished teacher shows evidence of all four components in their
learning environment.”
Kaleb Spaugh | Dr. Timothy Goodale, Thesis Advisor
“Becoming The Educator, I Needed”
Thesis
Thesis for Master of School Administation
Vivian Simmons | Dr. Bryan Wilkins, Thesis Advisor
“Professional Learning Communities in Reading.”
Thesis
Thesis for Master of Science in Mathematics
Trey Brister | Dr. Kenneth Jones, Thesis Advisor
“ Using R/RStudio in the Teaching of Statistics”
Kevin Simmons | Dr. Mohammed Talukder, Thesis Advisor
“Risk Factors Associated with COVID-19”
Victoria Vacca | Dr. Julian A.D. Allagan, Thesis Advisor
“Introducing Hypergraphs to Early College Students”18 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Thesis
Thesis for Master of Science in Biology
Chelsey Aurelus | Dr. Hirendra Nath Banerjee, Thesis Advisor
“The Role of Pluripotent Mesenchymal Stem Cells and CD44 Cancer Stem Like Cells in the Tumor
Microenvironment”
Juan Pablo Fabian-Garcia | Dr. Dolapo Adedeji, Thesis Advisor
“The Effects of Artesunate and Paclitaxel on Human Prostate Cancer Cell Lines”
Michael Hall | Dr. Colby Hunter, Thesis Advisor
“Detection of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein using a Novel Label-free Electrochemical Biosensor”
Thesis
Honors Program Senior Thesis
Zionna Wood | Dr. Kim Downing, Thesis Advisor | Department of Health and Human Studies
“The Effects of Child Abuse and Neglect on Social Interactions.”
Nomar Proctor | Dr. Chandra Asthana, Thesis Advisor | Department of Aviation and Emergency Management
“UAS Implementation in USCG Ice Operations”
Krystal Lopez | Dr. Karra Shimabukuro, Thesis Advisor | Department of English and Digital Media
“How White Normative Literature in High School Classrooms Erases Black, Indigenous, and Chican
Narratives as seen in The School Days of an Indian Girl by Zitkala Sa, Chicano! A History of the
Mexican American Civil Rights Movement by Dr. Francisco Arturo Rosales, and The Hate U Give by
Angie Thomas.”174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 19
Commencement Officials
Officials
BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEGREE MARSHALS
Dr. Stephanie D.B. Johnson, Chair
GRADUATE PROGRAM
Dr. Tiffany Jones, Vice Chair
Dr. Dorothy Kersha-Aerga
Ms. Christine Evans, Secretary
Dr. Bryan Wilkins
Mrs. Phyllis N. Bosomworth
Bishop Kim W. Brown BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
James R. Copland, IV Dr. Kulwinder Kaur-Walker
Mr. Andy Culpepper BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Mr. Stephen Friedrich Mr. Orestes Gooden
Mrs. Jan King Robinson
Mr. Johnny Tillett BACHELOR OF ARTS
Mr. Paul Tine Dr. Tina Craddock
Mr. Justin Waddell BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Mr. Jimmy Chambers, Ex-Officio Dr. Kim Downing
FACULTY MARSHALS
PHOTOGRAPHER
Dr. Shelia Williams, Chief Marshal
Mr. Pedro Holley
Dr. Chyna Crawford, Platform Marshal
Dr. Margaret Young, Floor Marshal
Mrs. Valerie Price, Staff Marshal/Administrative/
Baton Marshal20 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Commencement Officials
Officials
HONOR MARSHALS
FRESHMEN JUNIORS
Kercy K Ayers William J Bailey
Nahom M Beyero Faith L Christian
Danielle L Coleman David R Christman
Catlin Day Joseph E Cole
Jonesha J Green Caden C Colvin
Katina H Lawrence Vladimir Deriglazov
Austen I Mark Makeba Gibson
James T Matheney Ashley B Jeeves
Benjamin R Parham Karen L Lalonde
Shanae N Perry Darrell A Newsome
Madison G Whaley Brandon M Nguyen
Kaitlyn A Pierce
Wynton E Rut
Jazmyne D Smith
SOPHOMORES
Emma L Swinney
Ashley R Archuleta
Logan K Teger
Kiara L Bradner
Kelvin R Thornton
Ryan H Brotherton
Jeffrey L Church II
Siana M Elliott
Matthew J Harrell
Autumn M Healy
Aniya L Martin
Carrie M Mora-Rios
Alexis D Neathery
Greyson B Pierce
Jada L Strome
Jordan O Thornton
Jaheim L Williams
Keegan S Williams174TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 21
The Oath
The Oath of Allegiance
I hereby solemnly pledge unbroken allegiance
to my Alma Mater in appreciation for the
opportunities for development afforded me as a
student at Elizabeth City State University.
I pledge active membership in the National
Alumni Association wherever I may be. Through
association with my fellow alumni, I shall forever
do my best to uphold the ideals and traditions of
my Alma Mater.
I pledge, as a person, to exemplify high ideals by
rendering positive and dignified service to the
community, state, nation, and world, thus living to
Elizabeth City State University is a constituent institution
bring honor and respect to my Alma Mater. of the University of North Carolina System. An equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.22 ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Musical Selection
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
Lift every voice and sing We have come, treading our path through the
Till earth and heaven ring, blood of the slaughtered,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Out from the gloomy past,
Let our rejoicing rise Till now we stand at last
High as the listening skies, Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past God of our silent tears,
has taught us, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has
light,
brought us,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God,
Let us march on till victory is won.*
where we met Thee,
Stony the road we trod,
Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the
Bitter the chastening rod,
world, we forget Thee;
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Shadowed beneath Thy hand,
Yet with a steady beat,
May we forever stand.
Have not our weary feet True to our God,
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? True to our native land.
We have come over a way that with tears has been
watered,
National Anthem
The Star Spangled Banner
O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, streaming?
What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
gleaming, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still
there,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the
perilous fight O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
*Please be seated.Alma Mater
The Alma Mater
To thee Dear Alma Mater,
A tribute song we sing,
Of thy true worth to all of us
O may we honor bring.
Refrain
Hail to thy lovely halls, ECSU
We’ll hear when duty calls, ECSU
Faithful and ever true, we’ll be to you.
For in our hearts, we’ll still love thee ECSU.
So now we’ll join together
For thee O’State to work
Let none of us be faint at heart
Nor any duty shirk.
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