Voorhees College Update on Academics in Light

of the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic:

Message Four:

ACADEMIC HONORS CONVOCATION AND

ATHLETIC AWARDS BANQUET

From the Office of Dr. Ronnie Hopkins

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

rhopkins@voorhees.edu

803.780.1029/1021 (office); 803.260.5956 (cell)

*********************************** Dear Valued Voorhees Tigers:

The College’s Annual Honors Convocation Ceremony and Athletic Awards Banquet was

scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2020. In lieu of holding the annual event in the Dawson

Arena, this issue of Update on Academics in Light of the COVID-19 Virus provides a platform

for the virtual celebration of both Honors Scholars and Student Athletes. The Honors

Convocation and Athletic Awards Banquet is the opportunity for the College to pause and

celebrate the rigorous commitment and dedicated hours of study, critical thinking, and

scholarship that our students engage in, as well as, the dedicated hours of athleticism,

competition, and valor demonstrated by our student athletes. This event is the College’s

concerted effort to celebrate our best and brightest students and most acclaimed student athletes

at the same venue. Awards will be mailed to all honorees. We are proud of you and salute you

all. Voorhees is a better place because of you.

Congratulations and God’s peace.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

A Salute to Academic Excellence and Athletic Pride:

WE ARE VOORHEES COLLEGE!!!

Dr. W. Franklin Evans

President and CEO

In light of the COVID-19 Virus, it is an honor and special privilege to salute the

honors awardees and student athletes via this virtual platform of the Annual

Honors Convocation Ceremony and Athletic Awards Banquet. It warms my heart

to pause to honor the varied academic achievements of Honors Awardees and the

outstanding accomplishments of die-hard, ferocious Student Athletes. Let me

express the pride and joy that we have for all of our dedicated students who

seriously devote their time to rigorous study in the classroom and in the library and

to those who sacrifice and honor their commitment to playing hard on the courts

and on the fields. Either way, through academics and athletics, our students serve

as premiere ambassadors for Voorhees College. Academic Excellence and Athletic

Pride is the true ethic of Voorhees College. As such, this is a celebration of

excellence and pride.

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Academic Honors and Awards

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President’s List Presented to students earning a 4.0 grade point average by semester.

Spring 2019

Shakaria Bethea Jaqwana Blakely Calvin Coach

Demitres Evans Dawn Freeman Nathan Freeman

DeAngela Fuller Melvin Jackson Donald Lauer IV

Janice Lawton Kirsten Littles Jesus Morel

Charlie Murray, Jr. Tynasha Nelson Benny Patterson

Joel Rivera Christopher Rivers Charles Scott

Denzel Walls Audrey Williams Kimeyata Willis

Fall 2019

Rekell Benton Bradford Curry Akayshia Donaldson

Christina Donovan Kimberly Eagle Nathan Freeman

Lakeveundra Hillard Valerie Jordan Donald Lauer IV

Timothy Lewis Kirsten Littles Chad Matthews

Tre’shana Meyers Joel Rivera Charles Scott

Juanisha Sease Franklin Ukoha Rondaijah Wynn

Mario Young

Presidential Scholarship Henriadam Brower Roderick Byrd Eriann Card Ashley Johnson Donald Lauer IV Asha McKinley Denzel Walls Derina Webber Terrell Windom Keyana Yeoman Phanisha Williams

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Dean’s List Presented to students earning a 3.0-3.99 grade point average by semester.

Spring 2019

Chauncey Aiken Christopher Alexander S’Nasia Allen

Fiona Barbazuah Michael Barnes Diamonte Bentley

Tyonnia Blackwell Courtney Bradford Henriadam Brower

Shaneen Brown Qunisha Brown Ternesha Brown

Shaleek Brown Quntaz Campbell Ca’Washa Caesar

Antwan Chandler Jamaal Chea Diamond Culver

Jaqonda Cureton Bradford Curry Kyla Dingle

Quatasia Donaldson Daresha Durant Kimberly Eagle

Johnathan Eleazer Selena Ellison Naomi Exum

Eugene Farrell Katrina Faulkner Joi Felder

Willie Ferguson Tatiyana Figgers Char’Azaria Fludd

Jerry Fluellen Dyanna Freeman Steven Gandy

Andretta Gandy Lisa Gandy Di’Andrae Glover

Jasmine Goodwine Shaquanna Green Jasmyn Greene

Shiloh Grovner George Hairston Rodnique Hanley

Infiniti Harrison Nyrea Hicks Jaylen Hill

Lakeveundra Hilliard Emmanuel Hodges Brianna Holmes

Orlando Jackson David James Shanetta James

Diamond Jamison Natalya Jenkins Kiara Johnson

Samathya Johnson Ashley Johnson Raven Jones

Jujuan Jones Kaylah Jones Octavia Keitt

Jewel Kluttz Lillie Leach Titiana Lemon

Dashun Lewis Timothy Lewis Mariah Lorick

Chad Matthews Stacy Maxwell Keyonna McClurklin

Miles Mccoy Asha McKinley Maya McNair

Tre’shana Meyers Gabriel Miles D’Asia Miller

James Miller JonPaul Montgomery Quinndon Montgomery

Yasmine Mosby Indiaonna Myers Shayla Pearson

Denise Person Ashton Pierce Jenesis Priester

Mikayla Pumphrey-Montgomery Destiny Ramsey

Cherrish Richards Osiah Rivers William Robinson

Patrick Rollins Darius Ruff Zandreia Scott

Richard Simmons Dajonia Smith Perriyona Smith

Jaelynn Snyder Jaslynn Tate Stacia Townsend

Jamaria Tucker Shavondiya Walker Ke’Ondra White

Tyus Williams Jade’ Williams Jaalen Williams-Butler

Destiny Wilson Quandeja Wright Chandler Wright

Madison Wright Rondaijah Wynn Temah Yarsiah

Malachi Young

Fall 2019

Thailand Adams Latraivia Adkins Chauncey Aiken

Javari Albergottie S’Nasia Allen Ra’Keycia Alston

Malik Bailey Von’Tasia Banks Fiona Barbazuah

Michael Barnes Zay’Aunna Beard Shakaria Bethea

Tyonnia Blackwell Jaqwana Blakely Cheyenne Blakeny

Jordan Blount Courtney Bradford Alex Brooks

Henriadam Brower Eboni Brown Rayshawnda Brown

Tawon Buie Aubrey Callum Kenneth Cannon

Ca’Washa Caesar Jamaal Chea Ka’Deaja Chestnut

Teresa Close Calvin Coach Marrisa Coffing

Charleah Collington Keith Collins Steven Cook

Tamia Crawford Diamond Culver JaMorri Cunningham

Jaqonda Cureton Breianna Dixon Quatasia Donaldson

Alasia Duncan Joshua Duncan Javeene Elliott

Selena Ellison Tymia Exum Naomi Exum

Eugene Farrell Katrina Faulkner Willie Ferguson

Char'Azaria Fludd Jerry Fluellen Tikeria Ford

Denise Freeman Dyanna Freeman Dawn Freeman

DeAngela Fuller Keon Fulwood Shataria Gaines

Xavier Gamble Andretta Gandy Lisa Gandy

Jessica Gaston Joshua Gayle Tysamin Glaze

Di’Andrae Glover Javontie Goss Kyneisha Graham

Aleathia Greene Jasmyn Greene Shiloh Grovner

Jakobe Hamilton Keonna Harris Kamaya Haskins

April Hawes Jaylen Hill Clarance Hits

Emmanuel Hodges Brianna Holmes Patricia Holmes-Reed

Dailisia Hurley Melvin Jackson Orlando Jackson

David James Tionne Jamison Natalya Jenkins

Ashley Johnson Kaylah Jones Raven Jones

Octavia Keitt Quinara Lawson Lillie Leach

Harold Lemon Tatiana Lemon Dashun Lewis

Mariah Lorick Jarvis Martin Stacy Masten

Stacy Maxwell Ashlee McCanick Keyonna McClurkin

Miles Mccoy Shanyi’a McDowell Maya McNair

Jameaze McNeal Kwali Mickle Tieulda Mike

Gabriel Miles Zykevia Mitchell Kijuana Moore

Dalvin Morris Zafirah Morton Charlie Murray Jr.

Indiaonna Myers Shamaria Myers Trinidy Neddham

Tynasha Nelson Keyanna Odom Omar Odom

Dontavious Patrick Lateasa Perry Denise Person

Jenesis Priester Mikayla Pumphrey-Montgomery

Bryce Reed Cherrish Richards Derrick Richemond

Christopher Rivers Osiah Rivers Kiara Roberts

Laporshe Robinson William Robinson Patrick Rollins

Taylor Ross Zandreia Scott Donte Sheppard

Byron Sherman Ambrozzia Shipman Michele Simmons

Zakra Simpkins Corey Simpson Chyna Smalls-Jenkins

Dajonia Smith Jaelynn Snyder Teneva Stewart

D’Andria Stroy Bryan Thompson Malik Timmons

Stacia Townsend Jamaria Tucker Shavondiya Walker

Denzel Walls Chiara Watson Castillo Watson

Derina Webber Ke’Ondra White Danielle Williams

Bryce Williams Phanisha Williams Joslyn Williams

Jordan Williams Za’Teveya Williams Audrey Williams

Mazzani Williamson Kimeyata Willis Destiny Wilson

Terrill Windom Monica Woodley Quandeja Wright

Delasia Wylds Temah Yarsiah Keyana Yeoman

Malachi Young

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Departmental Awards

Presented to the senior student earning the highest grade point average in

each academic department by semester.

Spring 2019

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Charlie Murray, Jr.

Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Cynthia Dukes-Kelley

Department of Science, Technology, Health and Human Services Joel Rivera

Fall 2019

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Temah Yarsiah

Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Lakeveundra Hillard

Department of Science, Technology, Health and Human Services

Joel Rivera

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Student Support Services

Awards are given for each cohort year to a male and female program

member with the highest grade point average. Spring 2019 Fall 2019

Cohort 2019

********** Kimyetta Willis Joshua Duncan

Cohort 2018 Briana Holmes Malachi Young Briana Holmes Malachi Young

Cohort 2017 Lakeveundra Hillard Jaalen Williams-Butler Tynasha Nelson Patrick Rollins

Cohort 2016 Zandreia Scott Omar Odom Zandreia Scott Omar Odom

Cohort 2015 Aliyah Tucker Nathaniel Kemp

Cohort 2014 Tiffany Larts

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W. Franklin Evans Honors College

Latraivia Adkins Zay'Aunna Beard Rekell Benton

Cherokee Buggs Aubrey Callum Ca’Washa Ceasar

Jamaal Chea Marrisa Coffing Steven Cook

Tamia Crawford Khadijah Daniel Joshua Duncan

Javeene Elliott Selena Ellison Tymia Exum

Di’Andrae Glover Javontie Goss Kyneisha Graham

April Hawes Patricia Holmes-Reed Orlando Jackson

Raven Jones Zykevia Mitchell Keyanna Odom

Denise Person Jenesis Priester Joel Rivera

Kiara Roberts Patrick Rollins Taylor Ross

Zandreia Scott Juanisha Sease Ambrozzia Shipman-

Smalls

Chyna Jenkins Teneva Stewart Derina Webber

Jordan Williams Za’Taveya Williams Kimeyata Willis

Destiny Wilson Monica Woodley Keyana Yeoman

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Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

Jewel Kluttz- Captain Nathan Freeman- Co-Captain Kham'ren Myers

Derina Webber Chyna Smalls-Jenkins

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Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society

(Mu Epsilon Chapter)

Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society is designed to promote high scholarship;

to encourage sincere and zealous endeavor in all fields of knowledge and

service; to cultivate a high order of personal living; and to develop an

appreciation for scholarship and scholarly endeavor in others. A 3.3

cumulative grade point average is required for membership.

Calvin Hurley Coach II Marrisa Michelle Coffing Quatasia Amour Donaldson

Kimberly Denise Eagle Tymia T. Exum Katrina Sabrina

Faulkner

Dyanna L’Shai Freeman Andretta Lynette Gandy Lakeveundra

Keonshae Hillard

Patricia A. Holmes-Reed Melvin Jackson Jr. Jewel Kluttz

Stacy Da’Shon Masten Chad Lee Matthews Charlie L. Murray

Jr.

Tynasha Sha Nelson Benny Patterson Jr. Denise Renae Person

Dontavious Ladelle Patrick Zandreia Moeshia Scott Juanisha Nacole Sease

Stacia Grant Townsend Denzel James Antonio Walls

Temah Esther Yarsiah

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Student Veterans Award

Highest Academic Achievement Award

Timothy Lewis Patricia Holmes-Reed

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VOORHEES COLLEGE

ATHLETICS

THE TRIBUTE TO VOORHEES COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Congratulations from the Athletic Director!!!

Mrs. Charlene Myers Johnson

Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics

On the behalf of President W. Franklin Evans, the Executive Cabinet, faculty, staff

and students, I would like to offer my sincerest congratulations to each of the

Voorhees College athletic teams, players, coaches, cheerleaders, athletic trainers

and support staff. In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, we completely understand

how disheartening it has been for many teams to forego the season. However, as

the vigilant Voorhees Tigers you are, you remained steadfast, positive,

enthusiastic, and are currently preparing for the next level of challenges in life:

physically, mentally, spiritually, and academically. Whether you were able to

compete or not for the 2019-2020 season, please know we are so proud of you and

your efforts to represent Voorhees College, your families, and yourselves with

absolute honor and distinction. Your selfless attitudes, individual and collective

encouragement, and willingness to strive forward in the midst of adversity does not

go unnoticed. Certainly, your tenacity, persistence, and commitment to excellence

is a testament to the enduring legacy and True Blue spirit of Tiger Pride at

Voorhees College.

Athletic Awards

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CROSS COUNTRY

Men Women

MVP – Nathan Kee MVP – Shakaria Bethea

Most Improved – Larry Hunter Most Improved – Keiana Littleton

Newcomer – Jakobe Hamilton Newcomer – Keyana Yeoman

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD

Men Women

Best in Jumps – Thanton Jordan Best in Jumps – Brandy Mackey

Best in Throws – Dalvin Morris Best in Throws – Naceema McMath

Best in Sprints – Kenneth Cannon Best in Sprints – Keyana Yeoman

Best in Distance -- ********** Best in Distance – Shakaria Bethea

Most Outstanding – Kenneth Cannon Most Outstanding – Keyana Yeoman

Most Improved – Larry Hunter Most Improved – Breantto Waldrop

Best Newcomer – Jakobe Hamilton Best Newcomer – Keyana Yeoman

Service Award- Dontavious Patrick Service Award – Jordan Williams

Senior Awards

Shakaria Bethea NaDera Yarborough Shaleek Brown,

Dontavious Patrick Lakavis Williams

Head Coach Jeffery Hughes

2019-2020 SPIRIT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AWARDS

Most Improved

Jaqwana Blakeny Mazzani Williamson

Most Dedicated

Diamonte Bentley

Most Valuable

Shaniah Nelson Zay’Aunna Beard

Head Coach Merrill Gadsden

MEN’S BASKETBALL AWARDS

Hustle Award - Dominique Mixon

Top Scorer - Alex Brooks

Top Rebounder - Adonnis Bailey

Defensive Award -Vantellious Johnson

Newcomer of the Year - Sunnie Diamond

Leadership Award - Ashton Pierce

Senior Award

Vantellious Johnson Alex Brooks

Adonnis Bailey Ashton Pierce Dominique Mixon

Service Awards

Ms. Beverly Johnson Mr. Sanford Pickens

Mr. Willie Jefferson Ms. Ola Stokes

Head Coach Derrick Mitchell

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AWARDS

Offensive Award

Ca’Washa Ceasar Ashley Johnson

Defensive Award

Erianna Card

Best All-Around Award

Ca’Washa Ceasar

Coaches Award

Jessica Gaston

Leadership Award

Dyanna Freeman

Newcomer of the Year

Marissa Coffing

Rookie of the Year

Anaze Ravenell

Service Awards

Ms. Rachel Blocker Mr. Kenneth Carter Mr. Shawn Roundtree

Ms. Ola Stokes Jawon McCray Dajonia Smith Lavasia Palmer,

Ke’Vaune Robinson Kwantice Ravenel

Senior Awards Ca’Washa Ceasar Dyanna Freeman D’Asia Miller

Head Coach Edward Glover

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Voorhees College Baseball 2020 Roster

*********************************** Ardonnish Adside Logan Bostic Henriadam Brower Calvin Coach Jamorri Cunningham Darrius England

Eugene Farrell Donald Lauer Miles McCoy

Jameaze McNeal Gabriel Miles Quinndon Montgomery

Quaddrekus Petty Bryce Reed Joel Rivera

Christopher Rivers Julio Santana Harvey Smith

Mario Sumpter Calvin Washington Tyus Williams

Head Coach Marcus Smith

[Photo Courtesy of Mr. Curtiss Sumner]

Voorhees College Athletics Acknowledges the following:

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Head Softball Coach Charles Zeigler

************************************* Athletic Compliance and Dean of Students

Adrian West

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Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Marcus Amos

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Sports Information Director Ola Stokes

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Sports Announcer Willie Jefferson

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Curtiss Sumner and Clarence Jones VC Tiger Sports Live Stream

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Athletic Training Cora Health Services

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2019-2020 Cross Country Team

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2019-2020 Lady Tigers Basketball Team

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2019-2020 Tigers Basketball Team

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2019-2020 Spirit Program

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