Gallery One
18th Annual African American Recognition Ceremony


Academic Procession to the Stadium Led by Professor Arthur Wint, Master of Ceremonies, Flanked by Maxine McDonald, Graduation Committee Chair (17kb) Dr. Yaw Oheneba-Sakyi, Chair of Africana & American Indian Studies, Enters the Stadium (21kb) Dr. Malik Simba, Chair of the History Department, Prepares to Enter the Stadium (24kb) Graduates Begin Streaming Down to the Stadium (19kb) Proud Students Prepare to Join the Procession (20kb)
A Day to Remember ... Lawrence Jason II Poses for the Camera (24kb) Mary Ann Opuku (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Officer) Enters the Stadium with a Big Smile (19kb) Professor Harvey Wallace, Chair of the Criminology Department (in purple hat) Attends the Ceremony (27kb) Abdullatif Touncara Beats the African Drum to Usher in Graduates and Faculty to the Stadium (29kb) Members of the Platform (from left) Dr. Benton, Dr. Oheneba-Sakyi, Professor Wint, Rev. Coleman, and Dr. Oliaro (37kb)
Students Get Ready for the Invocation (20kb) Tawanda Bowers-Hall, University Outreach Services, Gives the Invocation (23kb) Dr. Jim Walton, Chair of the English Department, Addresses the Graduates (23kb) A Proud Student Receives the Service Award from Frankie Moore, Student Activities & Leadership Development (24kb) A Proud Student Receives the Award for Academic Honors (27kb)
The Fresno State Gospel Choir Performs at the Ceremony (25kb) A Cross-Section of Participating Graduates (20kb) Dr. Paul Oliaro, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Addresses the Graduates (25kb) Faculty Participants Dr. Robert Mikell and Marvita Gowdy (27kb)