Property of Alumni Affairs LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE * 701 West Monroe Street * Salisbury, NC * 28144 * 704.216.6000 * 2002 Livingstoniari TresicCent My Dear Livingstonians: Members ofthe Livingstone College Class of2002, Congratulations! You have arrived at an important and well- deserved milestone in your life. I am certain that during your first year at Livingstone graduation seemed to be a destination far into the future. Yet, here you are at the end ofa longjourney that began years ago with each step, each day, and one year in time. You have made it with time to spare. I am so proud ofyour accomplishment. Earning a college degree is not easy and you made the sacrifices that were required ofyou to achieve your goals. Because ofyour sacrifice and acquired knowledge you are better equipped to handle challenges that may await you on the next leg ofyour lifejourney. May I encourage you to face uncertainties with the samejoyful anticipation that you brought with you to Livingstone College. I also pray that you keep your life focused and maintained by your determination and faith in Father God. As you depart, please know that the true measure ofa successful person is one who is willing to render service and to extend to others in your profession and in life the gifts that you have been blessed to receive and share. May God richly bless you and keep you in His care. And please remember your alma mater. Livingstone needs you more now than ever. Sincerely, Algeania W. Freeman, Ph. D. President 1 To the Graduating Class of2002, Overthecourseofthisyear,IhavehadthepleasureofservingyouastheSGAPresident. Throughout this year we have had our challenges and issues; howeverwe have been able to overcome them with unprecedented success. I have also had the opportunity to gain valuable advise from numerous members ofthis class. As this chapter of your life comes to an end, always rememberthat you must exceed expectations. It is possible to sit on top ofthe world; however in order for you to succeed, you must bebetterthenthebest,youmustrun fasterthanthefastest,jumphigherthan the highest, and always remember the three rules ofwork: 1) Out ofClutter, Find Simplicity; 2) From Discord, Find Harmony; and 3) In the Middle ofDifficulty Lies Opportunity. Yours in Student Service, D’Andre W. James-Daniels Student GovernmentAssociation, President 2001-2002 DearFellowLivingstonians, Boy, time sure flies when you are matriculating. The infinite possibilities that await you are your own personalrewardforwhatyouhaveandwillcontinuetoacheive.Asyourfellowpeer,Iunderstandthatthe road hasbeenrocky, but the experiencethat life gives is sometimesarockyone.Youhavearrivedat an importantmilestoneinyourlife,andyouhaveaccomplishedagoalthatmanynevergettheopportunity acheive. Your discipline has allowed you to develop during these unforgettable Livingstone years. I am proud ofall ofyou, and it has been an honorto serve and grow withyou. With your diploma in hand, it is time for you to look into the future. This means making wise decisions that will provide you with long-term happiness. As you wear your black and Columbia blue,rememberthatyouarenottoo small ortobigforthereal world.Youareoneofmanypeoplein thiscolossalworldthatwillcontinuetoworktowardsmakingoursocietyanimprovedplaceforallto live in. Asmy motherone toldme, “Yourrules, yourviews, andyourattitude arenotthe sameasthe rest ofthe world’s. You must learn to become an open minded and free -spirited person.” I think it would be in yourbest interest to listen to my mother, too. The Class of2002 is a class that has seen the many components and alterations ofLivingstone College, andthisexperienceisatrueillustrationofwhattheworldwillbelike.Neverletanythingdauntordeteryour development. Livingstone has taught many priceless lessons, and has opened doors for many ofyour. Never lookdownonthisinstitution,andremembertogiveback. Livingstoneisnothingwithoutfaithfulalumni.Youmust vow to do yourpart and give back forthe betterment ofour institution ofhigher learning. Remember: “Beneath thy maples and thy oaks, thy zephyred breezes blow. Just as they will in years to come, no matterwherewego.” Scottie D. Posey 2 Senior Class President 2001-2002 J. C. Allen III Darell Austin, Jr. Torrance Barnhardt Travis Barnhardt Memphis,TN Hempstead.NY Washington, DC Washington, DC as English/LiberalArts Business Admin. Business Admin. Armah Rashad Bell Antwan Brown Francella Buck Randi Davis Calvert,AL Washington, DC PennsGrove, NJ Alexandria, VA Biology as ElementaryEd. Psychology Erica Deas Adrienne Deese Anthony Edmond Damion Edwards Sumter,SC Charlotte, NC Winston-Salem,NC St.Catherine,Jamaica CIS Biology CriminalJustice CIS 3 Ernestina Ekeman Joseph J. Enoch Takia Ervin Markus Flucker Nigeria, WestAfrica Georgetown, SC Charlotte,NC Mobile,AL Biology Math/Liberal Arts CriminalJustice Sports Management Nigel Folkes Martha Foye Shannon Friend Gerald Gayle Kingston,Jamaica HighPoint,NC Chester,VA Kingston,Jamaica Math/English Math Music/Liberal Arts Business Admin. Paul Gordon Melodie Grace Adia Green Keyana M. Hawkins Kingston, Jamaica Goldsboro,NC NewHaven, CT Knoxville,TN Math/Chemical Eng. ElementaryEd. Political Science Business Admin. 4 D’Andre Hopper Veronica James Chauneen Y. James Crystal Jiles Shelby,NC Trinindad, Tobago Williamston.NC Georgetown,SC Sociology CriminalJustice Psychology Biology Deddeh Johnson Erica Johnson Tralissa Jones Daniel Kinai Monrovia,Liberia Winnsboro,NC Washington, DC Nairobi,Kenya CIS PoliticalScience CriminalJustice CIS Amy Yasah Robyn Lavala Linder Kimberly Livingston Calvin Lockhardt Monrovia,Liberia WarnerRobins,GA CIS Trinidad, Tobago as Sports Management Business Admin. 5 Corey Lyons W. D. Moore Loriane Morgan Lametta Moton Largo,MD Salisbury, NC Queens,NY Eden,NC CIS CriminalJustice Political Sci./Psychology Sports Management Rashid H. Muhammad LakishaNelson Delpheny Outland Kenya Perry Easthampton, NJ Windsor,CT Monrovia,Liberia SocialWork English/LiberalArts Psychology CIS Judyann Phillip Ryan Pickard Zsaquita L. Poag Lashawnda Powell SilverSprings, MD Ruffin,NC Salisbury,NC Lumberton,NC English/LiberalArts Business Admin. Biology SocialWork 6