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Friday, February 08, 2008
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CSU Alumni Relations
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2007 HOMECOMING RECORDED AS “OUTSTANDING”
The weekend weather was perfect …slightly cool and clear
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“Homecoming at Central State University is more than football, step-shows, and vendors. It is a family reunion as well as an on site visit and inspection by some of the nations leading citizens that happen to be proud graduates of Ohio's only historically Black State Institution. As director of the Central State University Chorus for more than 27 years, the alumni continues to play a major role in the development of the Chorus; therefore, making it one of the leading choral groups in the nation. Thank you for your support. For God, for Central, for state.”
Words of William Henry Caldwell, Associate Professor of Music, Acting Director of Music Dept
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The 2007 Homecoming will be recorded as “Outstanding”.
The weekend weather was perfect …slightly cool and clear.
Everyone looked beautiful…You know…CSU Oh So Fine – Real Folk!
Homecoming was held October 10-14th and there were an estimated nine (9) thousand alumni, students, and friends on the yard.
The Dayton Marriott Hotel served again as the host hotel with over 600 sleep-night guest plus alums and friends stayed at nearby over-flow hotels.
Once again, the CSU – GAA took customer service to new heights. We offered “At Your Service” throughout the weekend which included a shuttle service to and from nearby Dayton area hotels to the “Marriott”. This service was provided by CSU transportation and alums were very appreciative of this special new addition and “first-time” experience.
Highlights of the Homecoming Weekend
Wednesday, October 10th
Gospel Concert – The CSU Chorus and performing artist Laurence Ingram performed under the direction of William Henry Caldwell. The performances were outstanding! President Garland and members of the Board and Cabinet were present.
Thursday, October 11th
The coronation ceremony for Miss CSU, Sierra Byers, along with her Royal Court took place at the Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center. Miss CSU looked absolutely gorgeous and the ceremony was truly royal in every sense of the word.
Friday, October 12th
The College of Business & Industry’s Annual Scholarship golf-outing was another great success with full participation from the “College, Alums, and Friends”.
Jammin’ at Noon in Honor of the late Jay “B-Bop” Crosby ’50 -- was a lot of fun with great food, and line-dancing.
Alumni Awards & Recognition Banquet
Director, Office of Alumni Relations, B. Cato Mayberry, ‘77 served as the Master of Ceremony. Several well deserving alumni received awards for their commitment and service over the years to the institution.
1. Frances “Kay” Welch was awarded “Alumnus of the Year”.
2. Dr. James A. Elam was awarded the “2006 Top Alumnus Contributor”
3. Teresa “Coach” Check ’74, William “Billy” Joe, and Josh Culbreath were inducted into the “Athletic Hall of Fame”
4. Dr. and Mrs. John E. Angell were honored as the “2006 Legacy Donors”.
5. Special acknowledgement was made to the 2007 Achievement Hall of Fame inductees:
a. The Honorable Joyce Beatty, PhD. ’72
b. Mr. Edward T. Dixon ’54
c. Mrs. Carolyn Farrow-Garland ’70
6. The Honorable State Representative Fred Strahorn, Assistant Minority Whip – 40th House District was given the “Award of Distinguished Recognition” plaque, and made an honorary alumni and member of the General Alumni Association
The “2006 Class Reunion Challenge Winner” was awarded to the Class of 1971. Cassandra Easterly ’71 accepted the award on behalf of her class-mates.
The 2007 “Classes in Reunion” are 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, and 2002. To date the classes in reunion have contributed over $230,000.
The Class of 1957 is the 2007 Legacy Class. Vaughn Pleasant ’57 made arrangement to have an aircraft fly over McPherson Stadium in honor of Tuskegee Airman Lewis A. Jackson, and former CSU President 1970 -1972. The Class of 1957 fellowshipped on the greens of the Alumni Tower under a tent. Coo
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