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Preserving History Our Nature Trail

THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE OF JARVIS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Summer 2011

Jarvis Christian College

Imagining the Possibilities One Learner At A Time!
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Executive Council

(2011-2012 Academic Year)

Dr. CornEll ThomAs President Dr. CArolYn hErnAnDEz sr. Advisor to the President rEginAlD DiCkEns Vice President for Finance & Administration Dr. martin Yale Vice President for Academic Affairs

The Jarvisonian is published twice a year by Jarvis Christian College, P. o. Box 1470, hawkins, Texas, 75765, free of charge for alumni, donors, trustees and friends of the college. Publication content, design and printing are under the direction of the office of institutional Advancement and Development. For inquiries and information, contact ms. Phyllis A. Bodie by phone at 903769-5754 or via email at pbodie@jarvis.edu.

Jarvis Christian College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the southern Association of Colleges and schools (sACs) to award baccalaureate degree.

For information concerning regional accreditation, contact: southern Association of Colleges and schools Commission of Colleges 1866 southern lane Decatur, gA 30033-4097 Telephone: 404-679-4500 Fax: 404-679-4558 Website: www.sacscoc.org 2

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SUMMER 2011

Imagining the Possibilities . . . One Learner at a Time

Message from the President, Dr. Cornell Thomas Student Spotlight Cory Hamilton Save the Dates Institutional Advancement & Development (Celebrating 100 Years) Nature Trail Opens Million Dollar Baby Campaign Student Accepted into the George Washington University Washington Politics Program Crowning of Miss UNCF/Jarvis 2010-2011 Upward Bound Program Hosts, Black History/ National TRIO Day Celebration Financial Aid Awareness Week Women-2-Women: Behind the Veil Community Involvement Dr. John Mangram Conference Commencement Calling All Alums Founders Homecoming 2011 Annual Masquerade Ball Alumni Updates & Activities Bulldogs Beyond The Wall

22 Distinguished Alumnus 2011

ContributorS
Mr. Autry Acrey Ms. Phyllis Bodie Mrs. Cynthia Brown Mr. Bob Bruggerman Rev. Olin Fregia Dr. Carolyn Hernandez Ms. LaNasha Houze Ms. Lela Jackson Dr. Mary Leonard Dr. Jo Beth Taylor Dr. Cornell Thomas Mr. Chris Wooten

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A Message from the President

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Student Spotlight: Cory Hamilton

mr. Cory hamilton, a Dallas native and graduate of W.W. samuell high school, will be a senior Biology major at Jarvis Christian College during the 20112012 academic year. mr. hamilton was chosen to present his research paper, study of signal Peptide interaction within the Archaeal signal recognition Particle, at the Emerging researchers national (Ern) Conference in science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (sTEm) held in Washington, D.C. on February 23-26, 2011. Cory is an intern for Dr. shakhawat Bhuiyan, Associate Professor of Biology, and has worked on the research for several years. Dr. Bhuiyan has encouraged Cory, guided him through the process of how to conduct research, and has been one of his strongest supporters. Cory is once again a Presidential scholar, and a member of Tri Beta honor society. he will spend his summer at george Washington University interning with the Quality Education for minorities (QEm) network internship Program conducting biomedical research. The internship is funded by the national science Foundation (nsF) who provides many students with these types of opportunities. interview with Cory: What are your plans after graduation? i have two plans actually; i want to go to graduate school and pursue my m.D. and Ph.D at a top ranked school. Depending on how high my score is on the mCAT will determine whether or not ill pursue medical school. In what organizations are you involved? i am a member of Tri-Beta, Beta kappa Chi, and national institute of science. These organizations deal with scholastics in the science field. in addition, they help to improve students social networking within the science community. What do you like to do in your free time? in my free time, i tend to either read or practice on the acoustic guitar. i like the latter more though. its funny, because i never really had any interest in music until about 3 years ago. Why did you decide to attend Jarvis? i heard about Jarvis from my high school counselor and from people i knew at church. i attended AsEP and really enjoyed the college classes. i havent regretted my decision of coming to Jarvis since. What is your most memorable moment about your freshman year? i believe it was how college classes were taught. i expected the professors to be something like in the movies where they really dont aid you at all. i was really surprised when i asked for help and they gave it to me. interestingly enough, thats also another reason why ive chosen to stay at Jarvis. Who is your favorite Professor? Thats actually a tough question. i like taking hard classes and a professor that can explain the subject well. i guess under those circumstances, it would have to be Dr. Bhuiyan. The first time i took his classes, he made biology in itself, so easy. What is your favorite class? i love mythology. You hear about myths youve never thought about or knew. This causes you to look at myths in a different light. What is one lesson that you learned last year that you would like to share? Always stay on top of your work. in some instances you may have gotten behind in your assignments and the professor gives you more work to do in addition to the work you have already. Your mole hill now becomes a mountain of paper work.

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Save the Dates 2012 Centennial Celebrations

January 21, 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . masquerade Ball (Fundraiser) march 19-25, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Founders homecoming march 24, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pioneer hall of Fame April 10-11, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mangram institute may 5, 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . graduation 2012 August 11, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . night at the Jubilee in Fort Worth hosted by Dr. and mrs. Cornell Thomas (Fundraiser) october 12, 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jarvis Centennial golf Tournament (Fundraiser) march 24, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . grand opening of heritage house January 2013 will be the closing of the Centennial with masquerade Ball and special miss UnCF Ceremony.
We reserve the right to make amendments to this schedule. Please be sure to regularly check www.jarvis.edu for timeline updates and to send updated address and email information to cwooten@jarvis.edu to ensure receipt of all Jarvis alumni updates.

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Jarvis Christian College A Celebration of 100 Years

This year marks an excellent time to reflect on your life changes and current goals and to ensure that you have a plan to provide for the most important people in your life. While you are putting your plans together, we hope you will keep Jarvis Christian College in your heart and mind as you plan to give your gift so the Jarvis legacy continues for centuries to come. Join the more than 300 individuals who each year make an immediate impact where it is needed. These alumni, students, parents, and friends realize that an annual gift is leverage in imagining the possibilities for excellence and moving from surviving to thriving. Your annual gift to the college or campus program will strengthen the institution which will also preserve the legacy of Jarvis for the next 100 years. office of institutional Advancement and Development Jarvis Christian College Post office box 1470 Hawkins, texas 75765 903-769-5724

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Jarvis Christian College Goodwin Nature Trail Opens

on march 25, 2011, Jarvis Christian College held the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new nature trail. After 19 months of securing permits from the Corp of Engineers, the nature Trail opened. students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests, heard mr. Juan merriweather, from the Texas Forest service, talk about the importance of preserving the wildlife. The nearly 2-mile trail passes through and around natural wetlands found in the northeastern corner of the Jarvis property. The trail includes an elevated boardwalk exceeding 1,500 feet in length. The plant and animal diversity of the trail area is still being studied, but at least 20 species of non-flying mammals of squirrel size or larger are known to be present, and more than 40 species of trees have been identified within 15 feet of the trail corridor. The trail will be open to the public on a regular basis. it was a beautiful day and after the ribbon cutting ceremony, the attendees were encouraged to walk the trail. The two-mile trail winds through the woods with native plants, trees, and wildlife and marshlands on either side. in recognition of Dr. goodwins diligent and hard work, the President saw fit to name the nature trail after him. Dr. goodwin was instrumental in obtaining the $200,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on behalf of Jarvis Christian College. one of the requirements is that the College match 25 percent of the grant. To date, Dr. goodwin said about $190,000 has been spent building the boardwalk, walking trail and outdoor classroom/pavilion. The outdoor classroom is located adjacent to the north side of the meyer science and math Building. Jarvis Christian College is transforming lives. According to Dr. goodwin, Biology and science students can meet in the outdoor classroom, and area schools will be invited to use the facility. scouts can enjoy the nature trail and study the plants and wildlife, also. When alums and friends come to the campus, everyone will be able to visit the nature trail which features a 1,600-foot boardwalk over the marshland. There are several areas that one will be able to stop and enjoy the scenery, one of which is the historic marker that was dedicated in 2008. in the months to come, Wood County master gardener will assist in the beautification of key areas. Additionally, an Urban medicinal garden is planned and area native plants will be planted as well. The nature trail will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm daily.
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Nature Trail and its green surrounding

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Summer 2011

Million Dollar Baby Campaign

JARVIS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE NATIONAL ALUMNI ( JCC/NAA) PLEDGES $1,000,000
Jarvis Christian College national Alumni Association (JCC/nAA) launched a campaign to celebrate 100 years of excellence at the school and promote the Colleges theme of imagining the Possibilities . . . one learner at a Time. The goal of the million Dollar Baby Campaign is to raise $1,000,000 for Jarvis by the homecoming Celebration in march 2012. Proceeds from this campaign will benefit the JCC/nAA scholarship fund and retention efforts of freshman students through the JCC lEgACY Program which focuses on assisting new students in becoming successful in college. organizers of the million Dollar Baby, Fred hearns, and ron hay, Class of 67, are asking that all alumni contribute in the effort. JCC/nAA recognizes that each alumnus does not have the ability to write a check to Jarvis for $5,000, $10,000, or $25,000. Therefore, the JCC/nAA and organizers of the million Dollar Baby Campaign have developed the following method so that the campaign can reach this goal. The JCC/nAA is asking that each class (1960-2010) participate in the campaign and that each class collectively donates $25,000. Each alumni class will be divided into ten teams, with five class members on each team. These ten teams are asked to contribute or raise $2,500 or more, which amounts to $500 for each team member. The JCC/nAA is confident that every class member can contribute or raise this amount. if every alumnus were to ask twenty (20) family members, friends, co-workers or church members to donate $25 to Jarvis, each member will have his or her $500. if an alumnus does not have the capacity to personally donate $500 then such alumnus may also reach his or her $500 goal by selling 100 or more raffle tickets. Please see the list of coordinators below to determine who your contact person is for your class. To obtain raffle tickets or additional details about the million Dollar Baby Campaign please call (903) 769-5717. JCC/nAA Websites | social media Channels JarvisnationalAlumni . org JarvismillionDollarBaby . org The Coordinators of the million Dollar Baby Campaign are as follows: Coordinator 1 Dr. Dorisula hawkins: Class of 1962 Coordinator 2 mrs. Jewel harris: Class of 1965 Coordinator 3 ms. mavonee Jeffries: Class of 1970 Coordinator 4 mrs. Jeannette Doddy : Class of 1965/mr. William hampton: Class of 1978 Coordinator 5 ms. Jennifer hervey Jones: Class of 1981 Coordinator 6 mr. John kendrick: Class of 1985/rev. olujimi Brown: Class of 1999 Coordinator 7 ms. Tamica Woodson: Class of 1991/ms. Paulette Daniels: Class of 1990 Coordinator 8 mrs. marcella strahan: Class of 1995 Coordinator 9 mr. Jason Jackson: Class of 2000/ms. Courtney Jackson: Class of 2000 Coordinator 10 ms. mikarla ross: Class of 2008/ms. meagan Jiles: Class of 2011

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Ca ndis Davis Accepted into The George Washington University Washington Politics Program

sophomore Candis Davis was selected to attend The george Washington University semester in Washington Politics for the spring 2011 semester. During her time in Washington, D.C., Candis also served as an intern with the Congressional Black Caucus. ms. Davis is currently pursuing a double major in Criminal Justice and Business. she was one of 14 college students selected for the spring internship. ms. Daviss time in D.C. consisted of attending classes at george Washington University and gaining practical experiences in the various aspects of the political arena. she plans to use her experiences to change educational legislation and open a private school dedicated to servicing minorities, at-risk youth, and youth involved in the criminal justice system. President Thomas, after hearing the news, said, We are indeed proud of and excited for miss. Davis. This will be an experience of a lifetime. i know her time in Washington will prove invaluable as she continues to prepare for a promising future as an advocate for change.

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Crowning of Miss UNCF/Jarvis 2010-2011

Tiffany Elliot, a senior Business management major, was crowned miss Jarvis UnCF and placed second runner-up at the national miss UnCF Pageant, hosted in Birmingham, Alabama. Through her efforts, Tiffany raised more than $3,000 for the United negro College Fund, the nations largest and most successful higher education assistance organization for minorities. she raised the funds through a series of events and donations. she credited the support of her parents, mr. Edward Elliot and mrs. melva Elliot and friends in her successful bid to be crowned miss Jarvis UnCF. lasherene Watson, a junior social work major from Ft. Worth, was named first runner-up and Jamaica Thomas, a junior religion major from houston, finished as the second runner-up. ms. Elliot is involved with several student organizations including concert and gospel choirs, student ministries Association, and steps of Praise. she is also a very proud member of two honor societies, Delta mu Delta honor society and Alpha kappa honor society. After Jarvis, she plans to enter into a masters program in Business Administration as well as enter law school to obtain her JD. Tiffany plans to become an attorney in Family and Entertainment law, and also hopes to help her father run his restaurant business. There were a total of five students who attended the national UnCF Pre-Alumni Council Conference in Birmingham. The students were Tiffany Elliot, lasherene Watson, Jamaica Thomas, Jassmine Jones, and sonny Erskine. The students said the conference was informative and they recognized that they have to continue to work harder. in addition, over the last six decades, the UnCF has raised more than $2 billion to help over 300,000 minority students attend college. The UnCF also provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 39 historically Black Colleges and Universities. Jarvis affiliation with the UnCF began in 1972. since becoming a member, the College has raised millions of dollars from its annual UnCF campaign which is run yearly from August to march.

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Jarvis Christian College Upward Bound Program Hosts

Black History/National TRIO Day Celebration

on saturday, February 26, 2011, the Upward Bound Program at Jarvis Christian College hosted its Black history/national Celebration event. The students and parents participated in educational workshops and other activities. The culminating activity of the day was the Black history/ national Trio Day Program which included a tribute to Black history month. guest speakers, along with dancing, singing, and poetry, was performed by our Upward Bound students. national Trio Day is a day of celebration, reflection and action around increased access to higher education for underserved students. Federal Trio Programs (Upward Bound, Talent search, and student support services) assist low-income and first generation students enter college and earn a college degree. Every year, on the last saturday of February, high school, college students, teachers, members of Congress, local officials, Trio Program staff, Trio alumni and many others celebrate the positive impact of Federal Trio in our communities throughout the nation which are reflective of the importance of education and the impact they make in our society. The Upward Bound Program on the Jarvis Christian College prepares and motivates 9th and 10th grade students for success in post-secondary education. The program is designed to empower students with the focus on developing the skills necessary for success in education. The Upward Bound Program was enacted under the 1964 Economic opportunities Act (the original War on Poverty statute) and is funded by the U.s. Department of Education.

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FINANCIAL AID AWARENESS WEEK

ms. Alice Copeland, Assistant Director of Financial Aid (left), presents a laptop computer to Dajae Williams (right), a Jarvis Christian College freshman from Dallas, Texas. Dajae was selected from a random drawing as the winner of the 2011 Financial Aid Awareness Week grand Prize. The Financial Aid Fair was held on February 24th at the Auxiliary gym located in the rand Center. students received Financial Aid literacy information and were given instructions on how to complete their financial aid for the next school year. however, the entire event was not without fun activities as students had their names drawn and played the game Jeopardy, to win door prizes. students eligible to win the computer attended the Financial Aid Fair and completed the Free Application for Federal student Aid (FAFsA) by march 15th. The drawing occurred during Assembly on march 22nd and the student was required to be present to win. The Financial Aid office wishes to thank the following businesses and individuals for providing door prizes: Chris Wooten, isaac Adeeko, Bertha Brown, maEsther Francis, Alice Copeland, melissa Jones, Jo mcCarty, hollywood Theaters, Time square Cinema, southside Bank, nail 7, and sonic Drive-in. The funds to purchase the grand Prize of a laptop computer were secured by miss Phyllis A. Bodie from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.

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Women-2-Women: The Ministry Continues

2011 Theme: And we who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lords glory are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory which comes from the Lord who is the spirit. 2 Cor. 3:18

JCC WomenToWomen Bible study ministry celebrated its second year of taking Jarvis Christian College students to the l.o.V. ministries Womens retreat. The retreat was held at the hilton garden inn, lewisville, TX and hosted by l.o.V. ministries, southlake, TX. Founder and Pastor is Tina Williams. her husband, Xavier Williams is a member of Jarvis Board of Trustees. last year, with the help and support of a grant from The Disciple Women of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and gods mercy, twenty young ladies attended the retreat and learned how to Walk in The Promise. This year, again with support from Jarvis, local Disciple of Christ Churches, student fundraising activities, and the gracious heart of mr. and mrs. Williams, forty young ladies attended the retreat and went Behind the Veil. Even though the young ladies were unable to raise the entire cost of the retreat, thanks are extended to Pastor Tina and Xavier Williams that no students were turned away from the retreat due to their inability to pay. The retreat offered guest speakers, intercessor prayers, workshop presenters, worship leaders and praise dancers which included Pastors, Apostles, and Evangelists. it was truly gods work. Presenters flew in from new Jersey, Chicago, Atlanta and many other cities. This year a faculty member from Jarvis, Dr. mary A. leonard, also joined the team of workshop presenters. it was such a blessing to see and experience the hand of god and the anointing of god as he touched everyone present. Dr. leonard and many of the young ladies agreed, We will never be the same again. sponsors for Women-to-Women are Founder and Teacher - Dr. mary A. leonard, mrs. lela Jackson and First lady Johnetta Thomas.

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Community Involvement:

Job well done! Undergraduate members of Delta sigma Theta sorority and the Director of Enrollment management, Dr. robert harper, presented their African American inventors museum to 300 elementary students at Big sandy Elementary school. The museum featured over 20 objects invented by African Americans and information on when the objects were invented. The Delta sigma Theta members and the office of Enrollment management celebrated Black history month by honoring and recognizing the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to shape and define our country. February 10, 2011 was a memorable day for the Theta kappa Chapter of Delta sigma Theta sorority, inc. as well as the students and staff at Big sandy Elementary.

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Dr. John D. Mangram Ministers Conference

The bells rang once more as Jarvis Christian College hosted the 5th Annual Dr. John D. mangram ministers Conference and Bell ringer service Award & scholarship luncheon on April 12th and 13th. For more than 50 years, Dr. John D. mangram, Professor Emeritus, has trained some of the most dynamic men and women in ministry, earning him the title, The Teacher of Preachers. The theme of the Conference this year was: Preaching in real Time. The focus was the challenge of keeping preaching real in a time when we are bombarded with receiving information instantaneously, Facebook, tweeting, texting, etc., are elements of attraction being driven by the entertainment industry. if we are to continue positively, attracting young people to church we must preach to them in a manner they will understand and keep it (our preaching) real. The conference was also an opportunity to support the next generation of ministry innovators by making gifts to the Dr. John D. mangram scholarship .
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SPEAKER FOR THE 99th COMMENCEMENT SERVICE

Dr. Angela Chambers

Commencement was held on saturday, may 7, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. in the Anthony robinson Varsity gymnasium of the E.W. rand health, Physical Education, and recreation Center. The graduating seniors all wore the Jarvis Bulldog colors of blue and gold robes. honored at the Commencement were the 50 year golden graduates, class of 1961; mr. Earl Culbert of Alexandria, louisiana, and mr. laray Johnson, from Big sandy, Texas. other honors went to Dr. ralph Brown, Professor Emeritus who was thanked for his dedication to Jarvis and the students. Trustee, nancy shaw, who retired from the Board at the may meeting, was also recognized by Dr. Thomas for her years of service. The speaker for the 99th Commencement ceremony was Dr. Angela Chambers of Tyler. Dr. Chambers began her presentation with moment for life by nikkie minaj, which resonated for the 2011 graduating class. she went on to say that this was a great moment for Jarvis Christian College as we approach the Centennial Anniversary 100 years of educating men and women to make a difference in society. Dr. Chambers message was simple - have a Vision. she told the graduating seniors that it would be through developing a vision and sticking to it, that they would have success in their careers and their future. Proverbs 29:18 teacheswhere there is no vision, the people perish. Another point of emphasis given to the JCC students and Commencement attendees, was that you can learn from James 2:17: Faith, without works, is dead. she encouraged everyone to remember the moment, as we continue, imagining the Possibilities.

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Centennial Celebration Continues Calling all Alumns, Where Are You Now?
As you may know, the College will be celebrating its 100th year anniversary soon. This celebration promises to be exciting and it is hoped that all Jarvisites will participate in the series of planned events. There will be many activities celebrating people and organizations, such as: miss Jarvis; miss UnCF; greek organizations; teachers/educators; athletes; choir members; and band members. As part of the celebration, Dr. John D. mangram is writing a book that tells the history of Jarvis Christian College. The book details Jarvis from the beginning to today. The desire is to include as much information as possible about how and why Jarvis started, information about the founders, students, faculty, staff, and trustees, as well as the current status of the College. The intent is that this be a comprehensive history. Therefore, for inclusion in parts of the history of Jarvis Christian College, certain features will require contributions by individuals and/or organizations. For example, there will be a section on the various young ladies who have been miss Jarvis. This will include photographs and a brief biographical statement. While the College has the photographs of most campus queens and knows when they were crowned, the College does not have current photographs. We are currently gathering information and are asking that if you previously served as ms. Jarvis., please contact mr. Christopher Wooten, Director of Alumni Affairs, at 903-769-5724 or cwooten@jarvis.edu to ensure the Alumni Affairs office has a picture and the year you were crowned. The same applies to miss UnCF. if you previously served as ms. Jarvis/UnCF please contact mr. Christopher Wooten, Director of Alumni Affairs, at 903-769-5724 or cwooten@jarvis.edu with the year you served as ms. UnCF (if it is not listed below). Also, please send or email past and present photographs to ensure you are included in the Centennial publications. Year 2010 2007 2004 2001 1998 1995 1992 1989 1986 1983 1980 1977 MISS UNCF Tiffany Eliott Kamren Williams _______________ Libra Green Sherri Williams Susan R. Johnson Tyra Gamble Nicole Whitfield Sondra Hill Darlene Duffy Harriet Roberts Dorothy Hinchen 2009 2006 2003 2000 1997 1994 1991 1988 1985 1982 1979 1976 Bettina Hardin MiKarla Ross Michaela Ross Terri Gordon Anita Diggles Bernice Porter Michele Fair Conitancia Whitten Shirley Mitchell Kathy Bowens Sharlyn Cannon Jean Hinehen 2008 2005 2002 1999 1996 1993 1990 1987 1984 1981 1978 1975 Shannel Baxter Tralandria Miller Crystal Shepherd Shaunte Morehouse Charmion Harris Shannon Grant Hovlyn Hill Yolanda Thompson Karen Sneed Vivian Bettis Dorothy Jean Hinchen-Williams Pamela Griffin

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Centennial Celebration Continues

SGA Presidents / Presidential Scholars The College is also in the process of updating the information concerning the student government Association Presidents. Perhaps you can help. Who was the sgA president each year you were at Jarvis? Publications have you published a book, article, research paper, reviews of manuscripts, or anything similar? if so, would you please forward a copy of your publication(s) to the 100th Year Anniversary Committee. The complete address is at the end of this invitation. if you know Jarvisites who have published, forward their names and addresses to the Centennial Celebration Committee. For example, the Committee has received three novels that we will display during Centennial Celebration, one written by kimberly Denay green (lost and Found), and another written by Avis lamb Brown (my Friend, my lover, my husband), and a book by David Pilgrim. Advanced Degrees have you earned a degree beyond the bachelors degree? if so, forward this information with all the particulars (degree, where received, year received, etc.) to the Centennial Committee. if you personally know of Jarvisites who have earned advanced degrees, again, please send the information to the Centennial Committee. Accomplishments have you received recognition for the work you have done at your place of employment (e.g. teacher of the year) or efforts in your community? Again, send this information to the Centennial Committee. Quilt As part of the celebration, organizations and individuals are encouraged to have a panel (square) in a quilt, which will be unveiled during the Centennial Celebration. The quilt will be permanently displayed in the olin library. Each panel will be 12 inches by 12 inches and will cost $100. Each panel must be ready to be sewn into the quilt. The address for the Centennial Celebration Committee is: Jarvis Christian College Centennial Celebration Committee Post office Box 1470 hawkins, TX 75765 or contact Cindy Brown special Events Coordinator cbrown@jarvis.edu

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2011 Distinguished Alumnus Isabell Marshall Smith

isabell marshall smith was born in Bolton, mississippi and grew up in Edwards, mississippi. she was born the sixth of ten children to mr. and mrs. roscoe marshall, now deceased, who were pioneers in the Chapel hill community. she completed her elementary and middle school education at the Chapel hill Public school, north Chapel road, in Bolton and her high school education at southern Christian institute, Edwards, mississippi. mrs. smith came to Jarvis where she received her Bachelor of science degree in 1956. she later enrolled at Jackson state University, Jackson, mississippi, where she received the masters degree in Elementary Education in 1980. Further studies were pursued at Jackson state University. mrs. smiths teaching career began in 1961, teaching 5th grade at the smith robinson Elementary school, Jackson, mississippi. her professional experiences include teaching at Boyd Elementary school and Casey Elementary school, both in Jackson mississippi where she remained until her retirement in 1992. she served commendably as an effective demonstration teacher for the Jackson Public schools where she also served as supervisor of student teachers. mrs. smith found time to tutor students after school. she was a member of the superintendents Advisory and shared governance Committee, Chairman of American Education Week Committee, and member of the P.T.A. board. During her professional career, she held membership in the Jackson Teachers Association, mississippi Teachers Association and national Teachers Association. Although mrs. smith was quite busy with her professional responsibilities, she found time to be involved in social and civil services. she was a member and volunteer for the Farish street Branch Y.m.C.A., member of Church Women United, league of Women Voters, and volunteers for the international Ballet Competition. she is a member of the United Christian Church, Jackson, mississippi where she has held numerous positions: she has served as an usher; choir member; sunday school Teacher; superintendent of sunday school; President of CWF; Chair of the membership Committee; Chair of the Worship Committee; Trustee; and moderator of the Church Board. Presently, she serves as an Elder and Teacher of an Adult sunday school Class. Among her many state and national church related services are: President of District iii; Chairman of leadership Workshop for mississippi Christian missionary Convention; President of CWF for mississippi Christian missionary Convention; President of CWF for national Convocation; Vice President of the national Convocation; member of iCWF Cabinet; Director of stewards for Quadrennial Assembly; Youth sponsor for mississippi Christian missionary Convention; CoDirector of magnolia Camp and Conference; member of the nominating Committee for the general Assembly (Christian Church Disciples of Christ); and member of The Church Womens Coordinating Council. mrs. smith has received many certificates and awards for dedicated service. she was honored with a CWF 40th Anniversary Celebration Certificate that was given recognition of her outstanding contribution to CWF. in 1992, she was featured in Whos Who Among American Teachers. This honor was exceptionally gratifying since it came from a successful student who indicated she made a difference in his life. in 1998, mrs. smith was nominated outstanding lay Women for the southern region. she was honored with this nomination because of the love, concern and steadfast dedication she has shown in the sharing and giving of herself, actively and financially at her church, her school, region and national level. she has ministered to the sick, bereaved and to those less fortunate. she has been an encouraging force to those in need, and an inspiration to her fellow workers. mrs. smith met and married, the late mr. Allen F. smith, sr., a graduate and former coach of Jarvis Christian College. They are the parents of two children: reverend Cheryl Diane smith (Bill) of Ypsilanti, mi; and mr. Allen F. smith, Jr. (helen) of Atlanta, gA; and two adorable grandchildren: samantha and Cameron smith, also of Atlanta, gA.

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2011 Distinguished Alumnus Anna L. Goodma n

A native Texan, but reared in Tulsa, oklahoma, Anna goodman graduated from Booker T. Washington high school in Tulsa in 1961. she began her college career at huston - Tillotson College in Austin, Texas and later transferred to Jarvis Christian College. While at Jarvis, she was selected as Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities, miss les Chevalier and miss Jarvis of 1965. she graduated in 1965 and began her professional career as an educator in lubbock, Texas. in 1966 ms. goodman moved to los Angeles, California, where she began graduate studies in history at Pepperdine University. in 1971 she received a masters of Arts Degree in Pupil Personnel services from laVerne University in laVerne, California. ms. goodman spent the reminder of her thirty-two years as an educator in the los Angeles Unified school District. she taught secondary and adult education classes for several years, and later she worked in secondary and elementary school counseling. her later years were spent in Pupil Personnel services as student Attendance review Board chairperson in East los Angeles. she was privileged to work with the los Angeles Country District Attorneys office and other city, county, and state offices. she was also a member of the national Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, and United Teacher of los Angeles until her retirement in 1998.

ms. goodman utilized her education and professional training in community work as an activist, parent support group facilitator, and board member with the gwen Bolden Youth Foundation of south los Angeles, an at-risk youth counseling, tutoring, and mentoring program. she spent more than twenty years working with the south los Angeles nAmi Chapter (national Alliance for the mentally iii), a support group for families of individuals who suffer with brain disorders. Anna relocated to Texas in 2004, where she resides in sherman. she is a member of new hope Christian Church Fellowship in Denison, Texas and serves as chairperson for two auxiliaries. she is also a participant and member of the Dallas/Jarvis national Alumni and Jarvis Alumni chapters.

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Founders Homecoming 2011

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ALUMNI BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET Founders Homecoming 2011

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Founders Homecoming 2011

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SAVE THE DATE THE 8TH ANNUAL MASQUERADE BALL

JANUARY 21ST, 2012 Lets make this bigger for Jarvis Centennial Year!
As promised, the 7th Annual masquerade Ball was an evening of fun for all in attendance. The king of this years masquerade Ball was none other than mr. kenneth gregory, the reigning king for that past six years. The entertainment for the evening featured one of our own lady Chaz, (Charlotte lee), and the Tramps. This year more of the attendees participated in the casino gaming. A big thank you to our corporate and community sponsors.
Mr. Kenneth Gregory our 2011 Masquerade Ball King

Lady Chaz, songstress, and her band The Tramps, entertained the attendees.

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Gaming, dancing, and photo ops. A good time was had by all!

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ALAbAMA CHAPTER
The Alabama Area Alumni Chapter of Jarvis Christian College is alive and well. Their 2010 Theodore Ted Hawkins Scholarship Banquet was held in Birmingham in November and was a success. They have approximately 22 active members from all over the state of Alabama. The members love Jarvis Christian College, and work very hard every year to support the scholarship banquet and the College. The Alabama Chapter meets every other month, usually in Birmingham. However, their January meetings were held in Montgomery and hosted by one of themembers, Mrs. Jessie Daniels Turner, Class of 1957. The Alabama Chapter is asking for your prayers for their most senior member, Mr. Cleveland Bedgood, Class of 1955, who had a stroke in November, 2010. He is on the road to recovery, but he needs your prayers. The Chapter is proud to announce that in May of 2010, thesecond Alabama student graduated from Jarvis Christian College, and is now pursuing an MBA degree. Currently, there are four Alabama students enrolled at the college and the Chapter is very proud of all of them. One of our main goals as a Chapter is student recruitment. Because of the emphasis on the upcoming Million $$ Babycampaign by the National Alumni to raise one million dollars to commemorate Jarvis Centennial, the Alabama Chapter will not hold its annual scholarship banquet in November, 2011. Instead, all of their fund-raising efforts will focus on the Centennial. The President, Eugene Harris, Class of 1966, has as one of his goals to increase our membership to 40 active members by 2014. He is encouraging all Jarvis alums currently residing in the state of Alabama to join the Chapter and support their efforts to help our beloved Jarvis Christian College.

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DALLAS ALUMNI CHAPTER

Officers Bennie Barner Chapman-President Harold Woods- 1st Vice President Julia Huff- 2nd Vice President Delores Fambles-Secretary Zelma Washington-Treasurer John Chapman-Chaplain Anita Baker-Parliamentarian Reginald Everett-Sergeant at Arms

Members Top row, left to right: Bennie Chapman, Nina Williams, Harold Woods, Anita Baker, Erma Victor, Gloria Woods, Maude Hay, Ron Hay. Bottom row, left to right: Fred Hearns, Zelma Washington, Wanda Woods The Dallas/Jarvis Thirteenth Annual Heritage Scholarship Banquet was held February 26, 2011 at the Ft. Worth Westin Hotel in Irving, TX. There were nine Heritage Awards presented and one Lifetime Achievement Award. For the first time there was also a Heritage Helping Hand Award presented to Pastor Doug Skinner, of Northway Christian Church. The banquet is the major fundraising event of the year and was very successful. The goal of the Dallas Alumni Chapter is to distribute detailed information in an efficient and timely manner. The association is in the process of establishing a web site that will provide tremendous benefits to the organization as they leverage the internet for fundraising, outreach and donor cultivation. As membership is a vital part of the alumni chapter associations growth and success they encourage graduates to join the Alumni Association and help make great things happen for Jarvis Christian College.

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HOUSTON ALUMNI CHAPTER

Officers Marcella Jones Strahan President Benjamin Dotson Vice President Jean Times Turner Recording Secretary Thelma Pittman Coyle Corresponding Secretary LaRay Johnson Treasurer Dr. Shameika Holiday Assistant Treasurer Rev. Chandra Mitchell Dotson Chaplain Billy Jefferson Parliamentarian

The Houston Area Alumni Chapter has had a successful year and looks forward to many more! The Houston Area chapter held a toiletry drive as they gathered for a Family, Fun Day at the Park in September. Over 50 grab bags were delivered to the campus consisting of toothpaste, toilet paper, soap, razors, and deodorant. The Dr. E.W. Rand Memorial Scholarship Banquet was successful due to the diligent efforts of the banquet committee under the leadership Jean Times Turner, banquet coordinator. Honorees for the banquet were: Dr. Annlil S. Driver, Stephanie Nero, Tommy Portley, Regina Robertson, Reverend Willie R. Davis, and John Charles Samples. The Houston Area Alumni Chapter and banquet honorees and guests were enlightened with the motivational keynote address provided by Tonea Stewart. The Houston Area chapter supported the Alabama and Dallas chapters at their annual scholarship banquet. The partnership between the Houston chapter and the Houston HBCU Alumni Association has been renewed. Marcella Jones Strahan and Thelma Coyle Pittman represented JCC in their Bulldog Blue and Gold as the Houston HBCUs participated in the Dr. Martin Luther King Parade. Jaffar Milledge is leading the way as the chapter prepares for representation in the Texas Black Expo on May 21-22, 2011. The Houston Area Alumni Chapter looks forward to increasing membership and continuing to spread the good news of Jarvis Christian College. Plans are already underway for the Thirteenth Annual Dr. E.W. Rand Memorial Scholarship Banquet to be held on December 3, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Houston South Loop. All are invited to join in our efforts to support deserving students at Jarvis Christian College.

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ALUMNI UPDATES AND ACTIVITIES

The NEAT Chapter (North East Area Texas) of the Jarvis Christian College Alumni Association
2010 - 2012 Officers:
Dr. Howard Hawkins, President Mrs. Jeanette Doddy, Vice President Ralph Crabtree, Secretary Mrs. Doris Wooten Crabtree, Treasurer
The above officers were elected to serve the organization for the 2010-2012 school years. NEAT has since expanded their territory to include a much-wider focus and Longview, and Texarkana have joined them to form a true North East Area of Texas. NEAT also contacted Hawkins, but they decided to remain autonomous. NEAT is currently rotating sites and to date has had meetings in Mt. Pleasant, Longview, Hawkins, and Texarkana.

Regular monthly meetings Attendance at Cabinet Meetings Support for the Alabama, Houston, and Dallas Banquets National Jarvis Day at area Churches Alumni Night at the basketball game Support for the College-Sponsored Events, especially Homecoming & Commencement Sponsoring at least one fundraiser (details to be announced, but tentatively it includes an event to be held on campus during the month of July. It will be a carnival type event that will include a raffle). Developing Group t-shirts

NEAT Activities include the following:

NEAT salutes their founder Dr. Dorisula W. Hawkins and president Dr. Howard Hawkins on being selected honorees by Alabama for their November 2010 Ted Hawkins Scholarship Banquet.
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Campaign Initiative
Repair Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200,000 New Stone Entrance with Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000 Building Signage across Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Parking Lots: Across from Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Parking Across from Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Conference & Visitor Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000,000 Modular Building for Childcare Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$800,000 Walking/Jogging Trail with Exercise Equipment Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100,000 Refurbish Heritage House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000 Tile Flooring in Fellowship Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40,000 Tile Flooring in Administration Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 12 15 Passenger Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 Cinder Block Wall along Back of Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Solar Lighting Across Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Digital Security Cameras across Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000 Covered Patio Outside Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Upgrade Locker Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 New Furniture in Athletic Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000 New Mattresses for Students Old Dorms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Conversion of Old Dorms to Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000/each Music Technology Recording Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 Establish/Refurbish Spirit Store Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

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Bulldogs Beyond The Wall

It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of our beloved Jarvis family members.
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Mr. Leroy Hillmon Ms. Fuller M. Burns Rev. Lloyd E. Facen (Brief) Sr. Mrs. Margaret J. Woolbright Henderson Mr. Leroy Jenkins Dr. Dorothy C. Lanier Ms. Mary O. Stewart Mr. Albert James Wilson 1955 1962 1960

GRADUATE YEAR
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October 2010 December 4, 2010 December 20, 2010 November 24, 2010 February 12, 2011 February 12, 2011 February 21, 2011 February 27, 2011

They are gone, but their memories live on.

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100 Years of Educating the Head, Heart and Hand...Moving Forward

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