Founder’s Day Convocation Program Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D., President Presiding *Invocation..................................................................................................................................Reverend Thomas L. Wynn, Jr. Campus Minister *Posting of Colors................................................................................VSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Trojan Cadets *National Anthem........................................................................................................................................Dr. Brian Fenderson VSU Assistant Professor of Music *Lift Every Voice & Sing............................................................................................Virginia State University Concert Choir Dr. Craig L. Robertson Director of Choral Activities Welcome......................................................................................................................................... Melvin Cooper, Jr., Mr. VSU Marquis Mason, SGA President Victor K. Branch, Rector, VSU Board of Visitors Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Student Memorial Tribute...................................................................Laurie M. Carpenter, `87 39th National President of VSU Alumni Association *Presentation of the Wreath..............................................................VSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Trojan Cadets *Taps.......................................................................................................................................... Jordan Jones, Psychology Major Musical Selection........................................................................................................Virginia State University Concert Choir Introduction of Speaker................................................................................................President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. Historical Reflection & Address.................................................................................The Honorable Kimberly Pope Adams Delegate Representing House District 82 Alma Mater.................................................................................................................Virginia State University Concert Choir Words by Felicia D. Anderson Arrangement by Johnnella Frazer Jackson Benediction..................................................................................................................................Reverend Thomas L. Wynn, Jr. Campus Minister *Retiring Colors ..................................................................................VSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Trojan Cadets *Please stand
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