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Oiiiuu^i Chalknges the future I Thirtieth Annual Alumni Association Homecoming March 27-30, 997 1 I Oakwood College Huntsville, Alabama ^ Welcomes ALUh4Ni and Friends TO THE 30th Annual Homecoming Oakwood College Alumni 896- 997 1 1 Delbert W. Baker President Chlora M. Jones National Alumni President Fred Pullins Alumni Reladons Director Lovey D. Verdun Homcomming Coordinator Dolores K. Etter Journal Chairperson Edna Lett Williamson, Mildred E. Gill V Associates National Alumni Association Officers 1994-1997 President Chlora M. Jones Vice President Edward Woods, ]r. Recording Secretary Dolores K. Etter Correspnding Secretary ]oan ]. Tynes Treasurer Richard S. Norman AssistantTreasurer Jennifer M. Stone Parliamentarian Eardell ]. Rashford Chaplain ].P. Willis Sergeant-At-Arms Michael Jones Public Relations Edna Lett Willaimson Regional Vice Presidents Allegheny East Marie H. Seard Allegheny West Connie S. Mayfield Central States Ralph Reld Lake Region Myrna Baker-McClain Northeastern Antoinette W. Garrett Pacific Union Gwyndolyn Collins South Atlantic Charles Campbell South Central Elizabeth ]. Nunez Southeastern Kuth B. Stokes Southwest Christine Herbert V Executive Secretary, Dolores K. Etter Oakwood College welcomes ALUMN ALL Atmosphere Festive Inspirational Music FRIEAND NQS Christ-centered seminars, lectures, workshops, etc. to O.C.Alumni Village HOMECOMING 1337 Centennial sales (Memorabilia) Food/Refreshment Units Award winning campus and to our beautification features, etc. Beautiful Campus Come and Sec! D1R)F LJ J.L. Beardsley J.A. Tucker J.L. Moran 1917-1923 1923-1932 1932-1945 F.L. Peterson G.J. Millet ^''^ A.V. Pinkney 1945-1954 1954-1963 1963-1966 F.W. Hale Jr. C.B. Rock E.A. Cooper 1966-1971 1971-1985 Interim Fall 1985 B.F. Reaves m D.W. Baker 1985-1996 1996-Present ence HFisician iduicaiioui J D. elbert W. Baker, Ph.D., theStory(An Anthology). 1996; Make such as The American Society of a native ofOakland, California, is the us One (Editor), 1995; Secret Keys Training and Development, National 10th president of Oakwood College. (Editor), 1993; Profiles of Service Association of Black Journalists, Prior to assuming office (November (Coauthor), 1990;FromExiletoPrime National Communications Associa- 17, 1996), Dr. Baker served as Special Minister, 1988 (translated into Portu- tion, Trans-Africa Organization, and Assistant to the President and Director guese, 1992),The Unknown Prophet, the American Management Associa- ofDiversityatLomaLindaUniversity, 1986. He has also worked as a tion. a health science institution located in counselor and was an instructor at Loma Linda, California. During his Howard University. Among his many awards are: Who's tenure, besides administrative Who Among African-Americans, duties, he was aprofessorandtaught 1996-97; NAFEO Education for in fourofthe six schools on campus. Alumni Distinction, 1992; Associ- ated Press Award of Excellence, His education includes: West Indies 1989, 1991; Marquis Who's Who in College Academy, Mandeville, Ja- America, 1989-92; International maica, 1968; Oakwood College Who's Who, 1990; Who's Who in Academy where he graduated in Black America, 1990; Editorial 1971; Oakwood College, B.S., 1975; Awards, 1987-92; Outstanding AndrewsUniversity,BerrienSprings, Young Men of America, 1985; Michigan,M.Div., incounselingand Oakwood College Alumnus of the pastoral administration, 1978; Year, 1985. He has also received Howard University, Ph.D., in orga- many journalism, community, and nizational communication, 1992. civic service citations. Dr. Baker brings a rich background President Baker has traveled to five Delbert W. Baker, Ph.D., of professional experience which continents with visits to 26 nations includes work as a pastor in Ohio and in Africa. His hobbies include Virginia. Hehasservedaseditorofthe Dr. Baker served on numerous mountain climbing, running mara- Message Magazine, located at the committees and boards including: thons, andcollectingworldcurrencies. Review & Herald Publishing Associa- Loma Linda University Board of He is married to Susan Lee Baker, a tioninHagerstown, Maryland. During Trustees (1992-96); OakwoodCollege graduate of Oakwood College and his seven years as editor of the BoardofTrustees(1987-92); Kettering Loma LindaUniversity. Mrs. Baker is Message Magazine, the journal real- Medical Center Board of Trustees a registered Physical Therapist and a ized a dramatic increase in circulation (1982-85); North American Division Certified Specialist in Geriatric Ph\si- and international readership. As a Committee (1990-92); General Con- cal Therapy. She is a candidate for a researcher and writer, Dr. Baker has ference Committee (1988-92); Re- doctorate in the Allied Health area. written scores of articles, developed gional Presidents' Council (1985-92); The Bakers havethree sons: Da\ id 19. training modules, and delivered hun- Review & Herald Administrative Benjamin 17, and Jonathan 14. dreds of professional presentations. Committee (1985-92). He is a member He is the author ofsix books: Telling of many professional organizations ^te^ldenlsy yVetcomey March 28, 1997 Dear Alumni, Friend and Supporter: Welcome to the 30th Annual Homecoming weekend. It is a privilege to greet each of you to Oakwood College and to the city of Huntsville. We have planned, worked, and prayed that this weekend will be pleasant, informative, and ofcourse, spiritually enriching. Year after year we have visited HomecomingWeekend in the past. However, this weekend takes on special meaning. This is the first time that my wife, Susan, and I have had to greet you since ac- ceptingthe responsibility to be President of Oakwood College. Now it is our privilege to serve you in this special capacity. Please let us or any ofthe faculty and staff know ifthere is a way we can serve you better. In your plans for the weekend, please include a visit to the Oakwood College campus. We have arranged tours, events, activities, and then the featured attraction, the new Alumni Village—held on the track field area behind the gym. This area contains all vendors and eating places for your convenience. So please, don't leave town without visiting the Alumni Village and our beautiful campus. I'm sure it will inspire you and bring back warm memories. Finally, there are some exciting, progressive, and spiritual plans in store for Oakwood College as we journey to the 2 1 st century. We take the charge to train your sons, daughters, and others very seriously. We want them to receive the best education possible to prepare them for service in this life and the life to come. So, we encourage you to entrust them to our care. Please keep us in your prayers and support. Success and continued blessings to you. Verysincerely, DelbertW. Baker, Ph.D. President V / elcome alumni and visiting friends of Oai<wood College to the 30th Annual Homecoming. We consider you as distinguished guest; we are proud ofyour achievements, we are grateful for our jDresence, and we salute your sacrifice and the support you have given our College through the years. This weekend is yours to enjoy. God bless you in every way and keep the spirit of Oakwood alive in your prayers and in your hear^ Chlora M. Jones, President National Alumni Association Homecoming Coordinator Dear Alumni and Friends of Oai<wood College elcome to the 101 st year of Oakwood College! and the first year of Dr. Delbert Baker, ^" tenth President. History surrounds Oakwood, and your presence this weekend adds to the fine tradition of excitement, fun, and worship that we have come to expect during our annual alumni homecoming weekend. Your generous financial support is solicited and needed to cover weekend expenses and provide schol- arship funds for Oakwood students. The classes ofthe sevens, and anniversary classes 1 987, 1 972 and 1 947 should give special thank offerings. Each person present is asked to give an offering of $25 or more Sabbath morning. Begin the first year of the second centennial with the largest offering ever collected for alumni homecoming weekend. This is my challenge to you! Please review the Calendar of Events for the weekend and make your selection for the activities and events. Activities on campus Sunday beginning at 7:00 a.m. will satisfy your fun, food, souvenir and other needs. Planned entertainment will be near the steps of the Gym and Moran Hall sporadically from 1 1 :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Don't miss it. Til be there! We pray for your safe arrival. God bless Oakwood, every alumni and friend, and all aspect ofour annual homecoming weekend. I Yourssincerely. Lovey D. Verdun