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— - OAKWOOD COLLEGE ARCHIVES Twenty Seventh Annual OAKWOOD COLLEGE Alumni Urnm Wee/ima Association fâtU 1-3, /994 On "nheseSîmcs'' '''ôcusin^ Ookuuood College flbbamo Huntsville, Digitized by the Internet Archive 2013 in http://archive.org/details/alumnihonnecomingv27oakw OAKWOOD COLLEGE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION S^JMrn^ ^Welc^>nte^ Dorothy Smith - Homecoming Coordinator Chlora M. Jones - National Alumni President Dolores K. Etter, Journal Chairlady Edna Lett Williamson, Associate OAKWOOD COLLEGE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS - 1991-94 M. President Chlora Jones Vice President Thomasine L. Wright Recording Secretary Dolores K. Etter Corresponding Secretary Beverly Preston Treasurer Richard Norman Assistant Treasurer Jennifer Stone Parliamentarian EardellJ. Rashford Chaplain ElderJ.P. Willis Sgt.-At-Arms MichaelJones Public Relations Edna Lett Williamson REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS Allegheny East Janet P. Arms Allegheny West Connie S. Mayfield Central States Elder Gene Carter Lake Region Lizzie L. Strange Northeastern Antoinette Garrett Pacific Union Ellen H. WiUiams South Atlantic Thelma Boyer South Central Oliver Davis Southeastern Ruth B. Stokes South West Region Christine Herbert . Greetings from Oakwood College The evidence of our glorious past and the strength for our promising future We rests with our distinguished alumni. are proud ofyour achievements; we are grateful for your presence, and we salute your sacrifice and support ofour beloved Oalcwood College. Welcome to this the Twenty-seventh Annual Homecoming that moves us rapidly along the path ofCentennial Countdown 1996. Benjamin F. Reaves President We/come^ Alumni and visiting friends ofOakwood College, 1994 has greeted us with some ofthe most challenging issues ever to face ourworld. Times from the pastyears were alarming, however, todaythey seem more frightening as we behold the moral fiber ofhumanitytearing into shreds. Being aware ofthe prophetic warnings referring to the end oftime, Oakwood CoUege has overtheyears endeavoredto instiUwithinits students a Christlike fashion ofsoul thatwould always remain in style with heaven. Inthepast, thousands have gathered everyHomecomingweekend, respondingtotheinvitationto meet at Oakwood to have their hopes renewed in receiving inspiration to face the challenging issues yet before us. This weekend is yours to enjoy, as well as accepting the idea ofreaching our goals for Oakwoodwith a burning ambition. We thank you for your support over the years and welcome you to another weekend ofsocial, yet spiritualvision for Oakwood. ChloraJones President NationalAlumni Association Grace and Peace Alumni and Friends You presence here at the "Oaks"will make a tremendous impactwhich wUl be We felt around the nation. can generate this weekend with true humility, contrition, and prayer. This years theme is not by happenstance, nor are the planned events. May I encourage you to participate with an open heart and mind. Thankyou foryour continued efforts to supportyourAlmaMater. Dorothy Smith Homecoming Coordinator Dear Fellow Oakwoodites: Homecoming '94 comes at a time when Oakwood College is nearing another crossroads in its history- its 100 birthday! Theseyears ofthe college's existence leading up to our centennial celebration have afforded us tremendous opportunities to demonstrate quality Christ-center education and to preserve in memory the accomplishment and dignityofour black heritage. I encourage each ofyou to keep faith with Oakwood as it strives to attain the CAPITAL CAMPAIGN financial footing it needs via its first to assure its long-term viability as an institution ofhigher Seventh-dayAdventist education. I urge you to letyour heart remain committed to the treasure that resides in our Dear Ole O.C. Please enjoy your visit to the campus. Take time to notice our progress and growth, but also take a moment to see our needs and project howyou can help us address these concerns. Your humble servant, Fred A. Pullins / Director ofAlumniAffairs Necrology 1993 - 1994 Memoriam In "Awaiting the call ofthe Life-giver'' DC Terrell A. Allen Washington, DC Allan A. Anderson Washington, VA Charles Anderson Richmond, Elder Eugene Armstead Daytona Beach, FL Agnes Barkley Orlando, FL WA David Beal Seattle, Godfrey Beckett, Sr Washington, NJ MD Martha Mason Bell Baltimore, AL Michael Boatwright Huntsville, AL Elysee Brantley Huntsville, NY Celeste Bridges Bronx, TN Barbara Elizabeth Brown Nashville, DC Howard Brown Washington, TN James Earl Brown, Sr Nashville, AL Viveca Calhoun Huntsville, TX Mrs. E. L. Carethers Houston, Annie Chancy Philadelphia, PA OH Ralph Davis Columbus, NY Marsie Dormer Brooklyn, NYC Ralph Garrett NY Rita Gill Livingston, GA Elder Samuel Gooden Atlanta, Donald Goulbourne New RocheUe, NY ElderJohn Guy Chicago, IL NYC Elizabeth Cassell Hall GA Erma Miller Hagans Atlanta, EUine Holland Indianapolis, IN Mary Ann Hughes Fort Myers, FL MI FrankJackson Berrien Springs, MI Robert E. Jackson Benton Harbor, DC MiltonJohnson Washington, OH WiUiam Lynch Cleveland, Necrology 1993 - 1994 - Continued NY Elizabeth Stewart Manderson Springfield Gardens, NY Louis Matthews Bronx, NYC Elizabeth Martin McLoud PA Jethro Philadelphia, MO Monk Elder Paul Kansas City, NYC Elder Herman R. Murphy CA Elder Samuel D. Myers Inglewood, Loma CA Louise Blake Neil Linda, NYC Harold Nelson MS Solomon Outlaw Greenwood, MD Cleo Alice Pitts Ellicott City, M. AL Gilbert Preston, Sr Huntsville, AL Genevieve Laurence Richards Huntsville, NYC Bernice Sideboard Sylvia Simpson New Rochelle, NY AL Elder Samuel Stovall Huntsville, DE ElderJohn Street Millsboro, DE Myrtle Street Millsboro, NY Mattie Tyler Bronx, Etta Thurman Philadelphia, PA GA Jonathan Walker Atlanta, Stanley Ware Huntsville, AL NY Winnie Washington Long Island, Lucile Akers West Ft. Lauderdale, PL PA Mildred Hall Wiley Philadelphia, OH Alma Williams Toledo, TN Adolph Wilson Nashville, Louise Duncan Davis Pittsburg, PA OH David Lester Columbus, OH Joseph Rhyne, Sr., Columbus, CA Annabell Underdew Anaheim, All eligible names you wish to appear and the Memorial Page ofthe HomecomingJournal, maybe sent byJanuary 15, 1995 to Mrs. Sarah M. OH Lester, 2851 Manola Dr., Columbus, 43209 HOMECOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1994 - TIME EVENTSANDLOCATION COORDINATOR THURSDAY-March31. 1994 9:00a.m. GolfTournament, GoosePond (Scottsboro,AL) L. Ross 10:00 a.m. BasketballTournament, O.C-AshbyGym Douglas/PhiUips/Paschal 12:00p.m. C-100AnnualConstituencyLuncheon,Wade Hall T.CantrelVG. Millet 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. Assoc. ofBlackSDANurses (ABAN) Meeting-DepartmentofNursing D. Manier 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Alumni Registration, O.C. Blake CenterMall B. Preston 7:00p.m. UNCFBanquet, VBCC (North Hall) M.Davis FRIDAY-Aprill, 1994 8:00 a.m. GolfTournament, Goose Pond (Scottsboro,AL) L. Ross ABNA 8:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m. Conference, Department ofNursing D. Manier & 8:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BlackEducators' Conference Workshops, Anna Knight Bldg F. Bhss 8:30 a.m.-12:00p.m. RhyneMedical Symposium, O.C. Science Complex V. Duncan 9:00 a.m. BasketballTournament, O.C.AshbyGym Douglas/PhiUips/Paschal 9:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. SoccerTournament, O.C.Athletic Field M. Selassie 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Alumni Registration, O.C. Blake CenterMall B. Preston 9:30 a.m.-12:00p.m. Trust Services Seminar,WadeHall B. Robinson 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Museum/Oakwood HeritageMoments, O.C. Library M. Dixon 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Alumni Officers' Business Session, O.C. Blake Center Conf. Rm C.Jones 6:30p.m. Vesper, O.C. Church(Speaker: ElderWilliamWinston) G.Collins 7:30 p.m. Mini Concert, O.C. Church R. Foster 8:00 p.m. FridayNightMusical, VBCCArena S. Cox 8:30 p.m. Religion Forum, O.C. Church C. Ross SABBATH -April2, 1994 9:00 a.m. Youth Sabbath School, VBCC ConcertHall A. Medley VBCC 9:00 a.m. Sabbath School, Arena D. Foster 11:00 a.m. DivineWorship, VBCCArena(Speaker: ElderDelbert Baker) C.Jones 11:00 a.m. Youth DivineWorship, VBCC ConcertHaU (Speaker: ElderJonathanWard) ... A. Medley 3:00p.m. TownHallMeeting, VBCC ConcertHaU D.Willis 4:30 p.m. AlumniAwards, VBCC Concert HaU E. L.WLUiamson 5:00p.m. Drama Presentation "Last Days Kids", MoranHaUAuditorium F. Merchand 6:00p.m. CoUege Choir Reunion (Eurydice Osterman, conducting) VBCC Concert HaU E. Osterman & . 7:30p.m. Gospel Concert(John P. Kee,Witness, andAngie DebbieWinans) M. Moody/M. Flowers 7:30 p.m. "The MustHaves'for Spring", Parisians' Mezzanine S. CampbeU 8:00 p.m. Presidential Gala, HuntsviUe Hilton S. Oakman/F. PuUins 8:00p.m. BasketbaU Game, UniversityofAlabamainHunstviUe Gymnasium Douglas/PhiUips/Paschal . . SUNDAY -April3. 1994 8:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. Assoc, ofBlackNurses (ABAN) Meeting, Department ofNursing D. Manier 10:00 a.m. BasketbaUTournament, O.C. AshbyGym Douglas/PhUhps/Paschal 10:00 a.m. SoccerTournament Finals (Reaves Cup), O.C. AthleticField M. Selassie 10:00a.m.-12:00 a.m. Trust Services Seminar, WadeHaU B. Robinson 10:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. HumanEnvironmental Sciences Breakfast, O.C. Science Complex(ByInvitation) R. Davis . . 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. GeneralAlumni Business Session, O.C. Science ComplexAuditorium C.Jones 10:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. Museum/Oakwood HeritageMoments, O.C. Library M. Dixon 11:00 a.m.-l:00p.m. FastPitch SoftbaU, O.C. SoftbaU Field R. Cartwright 1:00p.m. DramaPresentation "Last Days Kids", MoranHaUAuditorium F. Merchand NATIONALALUMNI PRESIDENT: Mrs. ChloraJones GENERALHOMECOMING COORDINATOR: Mrs. Dorothy Smith REVISED:2/28/94 "FocusingOn TheseTimes" Vesper Speaker William L. Winston Elder William L. (Bill) Winston is a native of Durham, N.C., the fifth of six children born to the late Samuel G. Winston Sr. and Sharon Dickerson Winston. He is a graduate of Merrick-Moore High School. In 1984, Elder Winston received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Oakwood College with majors in Theology and Business Administration, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He served as President of the class of '84, participated in the Campus Outreach Ministries and completed a two year Internship at the Oakwood College Church under Elder E.C. Ward. The South Atlantic Conference extended a call to Elder Winston in the Spring of 1984 and sponsored him to the Seminary. He received his Master of Divinity Degree from Andrews University in 1986. Elder Winston has pastored the New-Covenant District in Savannah, GA which included a church in Ridgeland, SC and companies in Beaufort SC and in Reidsville, GA. He presently serves in South Carolina as pastor of the Florence-Darlington-Lake City District. The former Eula Pulliam of Burlington, N.C. and Elder Winston were married 26 years ago. They have two daughters, Emilie and Mrs. Lori Jones and two granddaughters, Whitney and Melanie. During his ministry the Lord has blessed Elder Winston to evangelize and baptize, to build and dedicate, to shepherd and nurture. His greatest desire is to see Jesus.