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Homecoming 2022 Brings More National Awards
Congratulations!
Evans James
Presidential Medal of Excellence
Richard Chisholm
Family of the Year
Evans James (L) and Richard Chisholm (R) after receiving honors at the "Friday Night Live" Awards Ceremony on Oct. 7, 2022 at Savannah State University
See more photos on the Homecoming and Special Events Page.
Calendar of Events
Compiled by Member James Brown
January 20 E- Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
23 Chapter Meeting – 07:30 PM
February 8-10 GAAHBSU
24 E- Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
27 Chapter Meeting – 07:30 PM
March 12 Southern Regional Conference
18-20 Grady Young 19th Annual Memorial Scholarship Weekend
24 E- Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
26 College Recruitment Fair: South Gwinnett High School
Evans James, Contact
27 Chapter Meeting – 07:30 PM
27 Care Packs & Recruitment
New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist, Mary Mack, Contact
31 Scholarship Application Due
April 21 E-Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
14 SSU Honors Program
30 Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame- Cmdr. Donnie Cochran
24 Chapter Meeting – 07:30 PM
May 4 Canby Lane Elementary Teacher/Employee Support
Class of 1976 Atlanta Area
Mary Mack, Contact
6 SSU 200th Commencement
7 SSUNAA National May Meeting Hybrid (Virtually & In-person)
19 Draft Budget
19 E- Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
22 Chapter Meeting – 07:30 PM
TBD Recognition of Class of 1976 Scholarship Graduate Emmanuella Martin
June 23 E- Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
26 Chapter Meeting – 07:30 PM
26 Budget Approval
26 Election of Chapter Queen
26 Nomination for Awards for Class of 1976 (SSUNAA)
July 21 E- Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
24 Chapter Meeting – 07:30 PM
TBD HBCU Run/Walk Project
Ann Clark, Contact
August 3 Canby Lane Elementary Back to School, Mary Mack, Contact
25 Class of 1976 Awards Nomination Packages due
25 E- Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
27 SSU Foundation 50th Anniversary- 6:00 PM @ SSU
28 Chapter Meeting – 7:30 PM
September 1-Homecoming Ad Done- SSUNAA
1 Awards Packages Done- SSUNAA
12 College Expo Night @ Grayson High School, 6PM-8 PM,
Evans James. contact
Registration for Homecoming
22 E-Board Meeting – 7:30 PM
25 Chapter Meeting – 7:30 PM
26-30- Doublegood Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser
October 1-9 Homecoming Schedule (Click here)
7-Homecoming Raffle Drawing
20 E- Board Meeting – 7:30 PM
23 Chapter Meeting-7:30 PM
TBD Care Packages to Scholars
TBD Relay for Life (Breast Cancer Awareness)
November
5 5K Book Bolt and Fun Run
9:00 am Griffin-Spalding, Ann Clark, Contact
17 E- Board Meeting – 07:30 PM
Seckinger High School Recruitment Fair Buford, GA, 7:30 PM
Evans James, Coordinator
20 Chapter Meeting – 07:30 PM
21-26 SSU Thanksgiving Break
December Season of Giving
7 Alumni Pinning Ceremony, 3:30 PM, Student Union
9 Undergrad & Grad Commencement, 10 AM
13 Final Grades issued for Scholars
14 Canby Lane Elementary Holiday Project
Class of 1976 Atlanta Area
Mary Mack, Contact
17 National Wreaths Across America-Join in your local communities
31- Final Date Requested for annual assessment
Happy Holidays-No Meeting in December!
The '76'ers Do It Again: Several Awards Collected During the 2021 Homecoming Celebration
Congratulations to the following chapter members:
Reginald Campbell & Family, Family of the Year, James Brown, Medallion of Excellence, and Audrey C. Rhodes, Entrepreneur of the Year
President Kimberly Ballard-Washington presents SSUNAA plaque to member Reginald Campbell and his nephew Josey Sheppard, Jr. who works in Student Financial Services.
Mary Allen Mack is Alumna of the Year for 2020-2021!
James Brown with his medallion and plaque
Audrey Rhodes and a creation from her award-winning business Audrey's Attic
The 2020 National Chapter Award Recipients
Willie Roberson and the Roberson Family, National Family of the Year 2020!
Dr. Luthenya C. Wright, Entrepreneur of the Year 2020
Announcing Our
2022-2023 Scholars!
Entering Freshmen Class Scholars
Ms. Sydnee-Jordan McCloud, Kennesaw Mt. High School, Electronic Engr. Tech.
Ms. Khalia Knighton, M.L.K. High School, Lithonia, GA, Marketing Mgt.
Continuing Student Scholars
Mr. Alexander Richardson, Middle Grades Ed., Sophomore
Mr. Braxton Chadwick, Middle Grades Ed., Junior
Our 2022-2023 Returning Scholars
Retained since 2020!
Ms. Dianah Anderson: Major: Biology
Ms. Amaya Bennett: Major: Mass Communications, Senior
Mr. Nigel Smith: Major: Computer Science, Senior
News to Share
From The Griffin Daily News, Nov. 4, 2022
Anne McGhee Clark Elected Vice President of Hospital Auxiliary
Charles Young Leads Grady Young Foundation
Alum Pat West Co-Authors Textbook
Classmate Cmdr. Donnie L. Cochran Inducted into Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame!
Several classmates attended the enshrinement banquet for classmate Donnie Cochran as he was honored by the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. The event was held on April 30, 2022 at Epps Aviation in Atlanta.
Class of '76 Chapter Pledges and Awards $8,500 in Scholarships
Gallery photos of our Class of 2020-21 Scholarship Awardees:
Dianah Anderson, Amaya Bennett, Nigel Smith,
Erianna S. Hammond, Emmanuella Martin
2019-2020 Miss SSU Aaliyah Buckholts and Briana Byrne
Congratulations to:
2021-22 Awardees
1.Ms.Dianah Anderson: Sophomore, Major: Biology
2. Ms. Amaya Bennett: Sophomore, Major: Mass Communication.
3.Mr. Nigel Smith: Sophomore, Major: Computer Science
4. Ms. Eriana Hammond: Senior,(graduation Dec.),Major: Marine Science
5.Ms.Emmanuella Martin: Senior, Major: Forensic Science.
Congratulations!
Graduating Seniors, Dec. 2020
Aaliyah Buckholts, Honor graduate, Mathematics Education
Recipient of the President's Second Mile Award Briana Byrne, Honor Graduate, Forensic Science
Current Officers
President-- Charles Young
Vice President--Evans James
Secretary-- Audrey C. Rhodes
Corresponding Secretary-- Patricia Ann West
Treasurer-- Willie Roberson
Financial Secretary--Mary Allen Mack
Chaplain-- Rev. Thomas Williams
Executive Board
James Brown
Richard Chisholm
Queens on Parade Gallery
2017-2018 Mary Mack
2018-2019 Dr. Luthenya Wright
2019-2020 Audrey C. Rhodes
2020-2021 Shirley B. Marshall
2021-2022 Anne McGhee Clark
Queen Mary Allen Mack
Describe your image
Anne McGhee Clark
Queen Mary Allen Mack
Donnie Cochran Inducted in Georgia's Alumni Hall of Fame
Regent Don L. Waters with Donnie Cochran
(Photo credit USG Foundation)
The outstanding achievements of retired Commander Donnie L. Cochran, Class of 1976, were recognized by the University System of Georgia on Feb. 8 during a black-tie gala at the St. Regis Atlanta.
According to the USG website, the purpose of the award is to "recognize distinguished alumni and friends for outstanding achievements in their professional lives, personal integrity and stature, and dedicated service to a University System of Georgia institution."
View the video salute presented during the gala and also available online. Congratulations, Donnie! We appreciate all you do for our chapter and our Alma mater, Savannah State University.
A Seriously Impressive Class
We are proud of each of our classmates. Click on each picture here to discover a few outstanding stories and accomplishments. Contact us to share your news.
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