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Greetings:

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students at Clafl in University, Alice and I are pleased to welcome you to the Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala and its 20th Anniversary under the theme, “Celebrating 20 Years of Visionary Leadership.”

It has taken the effort and support of a number of Clafl inites and friends to reach this milestone. We thank you for embracing the goal of the gala, enabling the University to attract and retain academically gifted and talented students who are identifi ed as Presidential Scholars. These scholars are destined to sustain the Clafl in legacy of producing visionary and ethical leaders who make their mark on the global stage.

We also offer our deepest appreciation for your continuous support. It is vitally important to ensure that the prosperity of our nation is in the hands of visionary leaders who are best able to compete successfully and contribute to the enhancement of the human condition. We believe graduates from Clafl in University will meet and conquer world challenges of today and tomorrow.

Thank you again for all that you do to help keep Clafl in on the path to excellence.

Sincerely,

Henry N. TisdalePresident

Message from the PresidentMessage from the President

Message from the ChairpersonMessage from the ChairpersonOn behalf of the 2013 Presidential Scholarship Gala Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you this evening as we celebrate 20 years of visionary leadership. This year marks a special anniversary of bringing the community together to support student scholarships. We are delighted that so many of you have remained dedicated donors and patrons to this event year after year. The Gala has become a signature event for the Orangeburg community, and provides us with the opportunity to reconnect with friends, establish new ones, enjoy the entertainment and celebrate the future of this great institution.

This Gala was launched to celebrate the history of the University, salute members of our Hall of Fame, and provide academic scholarships for students. These scholarships help ensure that talented students of all backgrounds have access to a world-class Clafl in University education. Your support of this event enables us to prepare visionary leaders to compete in a chal-lenging global workforce. Our Scholars excel in their chosen professions and are attaining positions of leadership in companies, schools and social organizations all across the world. They demonstrate attributes consistent with confi dent, motivated, servant leaders.

As we celebrate tonight, we refl ect on the opportunities that have been afforded to students over the years, laud the new class of inductees into our Hall of Fame, applaud the vigor of outstanding young alumni and, especially, thank you for your continued support. As chairperson, I am privileged to engage with our visionary students, and work with our extraordinary University faculty and staff and dedicated Gala committee members. Thank you for your untiring support, loyalty and commitment to Clafl in University. Enjoy the evening.

Charlene D. SlaughterInterim Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing

Chairperson, 20th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala Committee

The Alice Carson Tisdale Honors CollegeThe Alice Carson Tisdale Honors CollegePresidential ScholarsPresidential Scholars

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TIMOTHY ALSTONClass: JuniorMajor: Environmental ScienceHometown: Germantown, MD

HELEN BRYANTClass: SophomoreMajor: BiochemistryHometown: York, SC

MYRTLE BRYANTClass: SophomoreMajor: BiochemistryHometown: York, SC

JESSICA COLEClass: SeniorMajor: BiologyHometown: St. Louis, MO

SAKSHYAM DAHALClass: FreshmanMajor: Computer EngineeringHometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

TRANG DOClass: JuniorMajor: Business AdministrationHometown: Hanoi, Vietnam

AMARACHI EJIAWOKOClass: SophomoreMajor: BiologyHometown: Spanway, Washington

TONEY GAINESClass: SeniorMajor: Mass CommunicationsHometown: Amelia Courthouse, VA

SHALEIA JAMESClass: JuniorMajor: MusicHometown: Hinesville, GA

TALISA KINSALEClass: SeniorMajor: ChemistryHometown: Trinidad and Tobago

PATRICIA OKWENAClass: SophomoreMajor: Computer ScienceHometown: Nairobi, Kenya

BISHARA PIERREClass: FreshmanMajor: BiologyHometown: Orlando, FL

DIONTA POSEYClass: SophomoreMajor: MusicHometown: Spartanburg, SC

CHARLES SCHULTZClass: SophomoreMajor: Computer ScienceHometown: North, SC

COLLINS SIRMAHClass: SophomoreMajor: Computer ScienceHometown: Eldoret, Kenya

JALEN THOMPSONClass: SophomoreMajor: BiologyHometown: Missouri City, TX

EBONE’ TRAPPClass: JuniorMajor: ChemistryHometown: Columbia, SC

JASMYNE WALLClass: SeniorMajor: ArtHometown: Laytonville, MD

ProgrammeProgrammeMaster of Ceremonies ......................................................................................................... Mr. Steve Brown Comedian

Greetings ................................................................................................................Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, ‘65 President, Clafl in University

Invocation/Grace ....................................................................................................... Rev. Lee C. Bines, ‘70 Pastor, Wesley United Methodist Church, Pinopolis, SC

DinnerMusic by Clafl in University Jazz Combo

Mr. Christopher G. Andrews, Interim Director

Introduction of Presidential Scholars .............................................................. Mrs. Alice Carson Tisdale First Lady of Clafl in University/Director of the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College

Recognition of 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees and Recognition of 2013 Young Alumnus Visionary Award ...................................... Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, ‘73 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, ‘65

Ms. Natasha N. Carter, ‘06 President, Clafl in University International Alumni Association

MenuAsparagus Tomato Salad with Feta on Radicchio

Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Jumbo Prawn in a Creamy Pesto Alfredo Sauce

Savory Hoppin’ John

Southern Style Mustard Greens

Bread Pudding with Blackberry Mini Cheesecake

Rolls w/Honey Whipped Butter

Tea, Water, Coffee

S T E P H A N I E M I L L S

Stephanie Mills has one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, an ultra-soulful songstress whose onstage energy and power inspires standing ovations wherever she performs. She is a legendary Grammy and America Music Award-winning recording artist with fi ve bestselling albums and 10 Billboard #1 singles.

Over the span of 35 years, Mills has distinguished herself as an actress and performer who is as at home on the Broadway stage as she is in the recording studio. Hit records such as “I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love,” “Home” and “Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin” have become enduring classics. Mills’ critically acclaimed appearances in shows like the four-time Tony Award-winning “The Wiz” and “Your Arms Too Short To Box With God” have assured her of a consistently loyal following among fans, industry insiders and critics alike.

Her voice abilities became evident early on, and by the age of nine, she was mesmerizing crowds in her fi rst Broadway musical “Maggie Flynn,” sharing the stage with co-stars Shirley Jones and the late Jack Cassidy. For six consecutive weeks, an 11-year-old Mills won the famous Amateur Night at the renowned Apollo Theater, and a fi rst recording, “I Knew It Was Love,” landed her the much coveted role of Dorothy in the Broadway musical “The Wiz” at the age of 15. For fi ve years, Mills wowed packed houses with her amazing vocal gift.

Mills was responsible for a string of hit singles and albums. “I Have Learn To Respect The Power Of Love” (1986), I Feel Good All Over” and “You Puttin A Rush On me” (both from 1987), and “Something In The Way You Make Me Feel” and “Home” (both 1990 recordings) all topped the R&B charts. The 1987 album “If I Were Your Woman” was No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart and was a Top 30 pop bestseller, while the 1989 album “Home” was also a Top 5 R&B and Top 100 charted LP.

Following a dazzling performance at comedian Sinbad’s Soul Festival in Aruba, Mills began touring again in 2001 and has been wowing audiences on shows with artists like The O’Jays, Teddy Pender-grass, The Isley Brothers and Carl Thomas, and at festivals that have included Mary J. Blige, India Arie, Alicia Keys, Babyface and Smokey Robinson.

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ROSE PERRY ANDERSON, EDUCATION Rose Perry Anderson was born in Dublin, Georgia, and received an associ-ate’s and bachelor’s degree in education from New York University and a master’s degree from Teachers College, both in New York City. Mrs. Anderson dedicated 34 years of service to the New York City Department of Education as an elementary school teacher. From 1990-2002, she taught reading and writing through creative art and design for the Big Apple Program at DeWitt Clinton and Morris High Schools. Mrs. Anderson has been an honorary member of the New York Alumni Chapter of Clafl in since 1987, and has served as treasurer since 2007. She is a recipient of the NYAC of Clafl in Award and the Orangeburg South Carolina Alumni Chapter of Clafl in Award. She is a member of Thessalonia Worship Center Baptist Church. Mrs. Anderson has three children and fi ve grandchildren.

SPENCER R. ANDERSON, MILITARY Spencer R. Anderson was born in Liberty, South Carolina, and received his secondary education in the Pickens County Public Schools. He graduated magna cum laude from Clafl in College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management. After graduating from Clear View High School in 1963, Mr. Anderson enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for 30 years. He performed various duties including working in supply, computer maintenance, satellite communications, logistics and as chief electronics branch enlisted manager. During his military career, he was assigned to 15 different locations world-wide, earned two Air Force Achievement Medals, six Air Force Commendation Medals, four Air Force Meritorious Service Medals, Humanitarian Service Medal, and three Outstanding Unit Awards. Mr. Anderson is a life member of the Clafl in University International Alumni Association. He is active in Trinity United Methodist Church, and maintains his membership at Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church in Liberty, where he serves as chairman of the trustees. He is married to the Reverend Minnie Anderson of Orangeburg. They have three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

2013 Hall of Fame Inductees2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

ALICE M. BEHLIN, EDUCATION

Alice M. Behlin is a native of Hampton County, South Carolina, and a 1976 magna cum laude graduate of Clafl in College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She earned a Master of Education Degree and a Sixth Year Certifi cate from the University of South Carolina. Ms. Behlin has worked in Hampton District One for 38 years as a class-room teacher and guidance counselor. Presently, she is a counselor at Varnville Elementary School and serves as director of guidance for the district. Mrs. Behlin has served as the assistant secretary and secretary of the Clafl in University International Alumni Association. She chairs the Recruit-ment Committee of Clafl in’s Board of Visitors, and is a member of both the Individual Committee for the Capital Campaign and the Alumni Repositioning Task Force. Ms. Behlin is a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

EMMA L. FLAGLER COOPER, EDUCATION

Emma L. Flagler Cooper of Kingstree, South Carolina, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Clafl in College 1954 and a master’s degree in education from South Carolina State College. Mrs. Cooper did further studies at the University of Alabama, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University. Mrs. Cooper served the Williamsburg County School System for 34 years as a classroom teacher, Title 1 Instructional Coordinator and principal of W.M. Anderson Primary School. She received the professional honor as an outstanding principal for three consecutive years from the District XXII PTA. Mrs. Cooper is a member of the Clafl in Alumni Association. She serves on the Trustee Board and as secretary of the United Methodist Women Organization at Bethel United Methodist in Kingstree. Mrs. Cooper is the wife of the late Bookertee W. Cooper. She has two children and two grandchildren.

ROBERT MILLER, SCIENCE

Robert Miller, a native of Danville, Virginia, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Clafl in College in 1966. He was a member of Clafl in’s last football team. Mr. Miller served in the United States Army for two years, which included a 13-month tour in South Korea. He began his career in science and medicine as an environmental science technician at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Mr. Miller was later employed by Dow Chemical Company in Detroit, Michigan, where he became one of the fi rst African-American pharmaceutical sales representatives and the fi rst African-American to be named a manager in the company’s Health and Consumer Products Division. Mr. Miller is a life member of the Clafl in University International Alumni Association and serves as president of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Alumni Chapter. In 2010, he became chairman of the chapter’s Capital Campaign, which has raised more than $300,000. He lives in Kettering, Maryland, and has two children and four grandchildren.

HAYWARD RENEL JEAN, YOUNG ALUMNUS VISIONARY AWARD

Hayward Renel Jean, originally from Langley, South Carolina, is principal of Mellichamp Elementary School in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He is a 2004 magna cum laude graduate of Clafl in University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and a 2011 graduate of Cambridge College, where he earned a master’s degree in school administration. He was the fi rst Mr. Clafl in University. As principal of Mellichamp Elementary School, Jean helped to lead the school from an academic rating of “F” to an “A” in one year, as determined by South Carolina’s standardized testing results. Mr. Jean is a member of the inaugural class of the nationally acclaimed Call Me MISTER program, and plays an active role in the program through mentoring, recruitment and other activities. In addition to serving as an educator, Mr. Jean is also men’s ministry president and assistant pastor of The Feast of the Lord. He and his wife, Mrs. Starlette Jean, have two sons and are expecting a daughter this month.

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Mrs. Dorothy Allen-GreenAlpha Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.Mrs. Rose P. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Spencer R. AndersonMs. Alice M. BehlinMr. and Mrs. Clyde A. BessBeta Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Buckhead United Methodist ChurchClafl in University Board of VisitorsClafl in University School of EducationClafl in University President’s Cabinet

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