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Dr. Robert Smith, 1987
A portrait of Dr. Robert Smith, who served as Southern University at Shreveport's third Chancellor from 1987-1992
Alumni Banquet, 1987
This video features an Alumni Banquet. This video opens with music from the Watson Grove Family Church followed by alumni acknowledgements from Rev. Pruett, the National Alumni President (00:09:30) and introductions of alumni. At 00:14:30, Rev. Smith recognizes students of the Seminary Extension Program. At 00:18:40, American Baptist College (ABC) of American Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS), President Odell McGlothian gives remarks and thanks to students, staff, and faculty. At 00:28:42, President McGlothian introduces Dr. Johnie H. Flakes, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ABC of ABTS who encourages alumni to financially contribute to ABC of ABTS, especially during the Founder’s Day and ABC Day. This video recording concludes with a prayer and the singing of the ABC of ABTS alma mater (00:37:42)
President Scholarship Banquet, 1987
This video recording features an annual President’s Scholarship Banquet, a program that provides scholarships to high school graduates for higher education. This video opens with announcements and a welcome from Dr. Grimmett, followed by a sermon on the topic of “Oh Lord God, You Know. Now, Oh Lord God, I Know” by Rev. Charles Hudson, American Baptist College Professor of Math, Science, and the Bible (00:13:48). At 00:44:35, a speaker and President McGlothian welcomes participants to the President’s Scholarship Banquet, followed by presentation of awards. At 01:33:45, guest speaker Dr. Henry J. Lyons quotes the bible verse Exodus 15:26-27 and gives a message about Elim, a place with an abundance of wells and trees. At 02:05:22, the video shifts to remarks by Dr. Grimmett, followed by a lecture about the relationship between resurrection and judgment (02:16:23). At 03:18:00, Rev. E. Edward Jones, the 13th President of the National Baptist Convention of America (NBCA) gives a sermon on the topic, “The Victory is in His Hands,” and emphasizes how to be victorious with having God on ones’ side. At 03:56:20, President McGlothian encourages students to follow God’s guidance to achieve American BAptist College’s missions and goals. This video concludes with music from the choir
Yearbook Page, 1987
Snapshots of Spike Lee's visit at Fisk, as shown in the 1987 Yearbook
Tyronza Richmond Awarding Emma Marable, 1987
Chancellor Tyronza Richmond is shown presenting Mrs. Emma Marable with a plaque in honor of her impending retirement and contributions to the university at the North Carolina Central University Board of Trustees meeting. Mrs. Emma Marable joined North Carolina Central University in 1949, and she provided more than thirty years of service as secretary to five North Carolina Central University chancellors
Eva Marie Hill, 1987
Eva Hill poses for a picture in her crown. Eva Hill, a senior broadcasting/advertising major from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was the 57th "Miss Southern" and also the first such native to hold the title of "Miss Southern". She reigned as Miss Southern from 1987-1988
University of the District of Columbia President Dr. Rafael Cortada, 1987
Dr. Rafael Cortada (1934-2017) served as fourth President of UDC from 1987 through 1990. Cortada received his BA in philosophy from Fordham in 1955; his MA in secondary education from Columbia University, in 1958; and his P.D. from Fordham in Latin American and modern European history in 1967. Before serving as president of UDC, Cortada served as president of Metropolitan Community College in Minneapolis, from 1974-1977; the Community College of Baltimore, 1977-1982, and El Camino College in Torrance, CA, from 1982-1987. He pushed for funding for UDC's Mt. Vernon property into a campus for a proposed community college and other schools. After leaving UDC, Cortada was president of Wayne County Community College in Detroit; Central Ohio Technical College in Newark Ohio, from 1994-1999. From 1999-2001, Cortada taught history education at Ohio State University in Newark. He retired in 2001
Yearbook Page, 1986
"Homecoming Concert Presents Atlantic Starr", as shown in the 1986 Yearbook
Sharon Denise Briscoe, 1986
Sharon Briscoe poses for a picture in her crown. Sharon Briscoe, a native of Jennings, Louisiana, was the 56th "Miss Southern" and was the first "Miss Southern" to ever be crowned in the A. W. Mumford Stadium with over three thousand people in attendance. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Student Government Association. She reigned as Miss Southern from 1986-1987
American Baptist College Chapel Messages, September 1986
This video recording features American Baptist College Chapel Messages moderated by Rev. John Grimmett. This video opens with remarks by President McGlothian followed by a sermon Rev. Dr. Vincent L. McCutcheon, Pastor of Antioch Church in East Chicago, Indiana (36:35) who preaches on the “Right Winged Mentality.” At 01:36:02, the video transitions to remarks by President McGlothian who speaks on the importance of passing on a legacy and waiting on the Lord. This video continues with sermons on different topics such as “How to Have a Successful Christian Life, a Successful Christian Ministry, and a Successful Career” (02:21:36), “The Keys to Enter the Kingdom of Heaven”, “And the Books Will Open” (03:46:30). At 04:26:46, Dr. Lucas speaks on the topic of “What Do You Think of Jesus?” This video concludes with seven questions posed to the audience (05:21:40)