2014 Alumni Honoree Gala

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni Association

Washington, District of Columbia Chapter

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2014 Alumni Honoree Gala

Chapter Award Recipients
With Generous Support from

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Washington, District of Columbia Chapter

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Highlighted Achievements
Kristen Rutledge is a native Washingtonian, a graduate of H.D. Woodson High School. She earned her bachelors degree in Computer & Information Systems in 1989 and continued her studies in the MBA program at the University of Maryland - University College.

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Since the mid-1990s, Kristen has been an active member of the DC Chapter. She served ably on numerous committees at the chapter, local and regional levels. Furthermore, she has been elected to numerous positions.

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DC Chapter Nominee for the Julia S. Brooks ! Kristens involvement in North Carolina A&T Alumni Associa 2014 Dr. Issac Woodard Distinguished Service Award Achievement Award

Kristen Rutledge

Kristen R. Rutledge, is a native Washingtonian and graduate o School in the Northeast quadrant of the city. She graduated fro Technical State University with a Bachelor of Science in Compu May 1989, and continued her studies in the MBA program at th University College.

Kristen served as chapter president from 2011 - 2013. During Class her tenure, chapter the 2012 Large ofthe 1989 |won Computer & Infor Chapter of the Year from the National Black College Membership since th Alumni Hall ofDC Fame.Chapter Supported the chapters effort to donated over $400,000 to the annual fund campaign for the university.

Kristen Rutl

the Washington, DC Chapter. During her first chapter meetin 2 all of the community service activities that were being discussed

Highlighted Achievements

Felicia is a native of Greenbelt, Maryland and a 1989 graduate from the School of Business and Economics with a degree in Business Administration. She earned her Masters in Organizational Development from Bowie State University in 1993. Felicias involvement with the DC Chapter began in 1990 where she and other recent graduates quickly became active in community service, fundraising, student recruitment and chapter socials. During the mid-90s Felicia served as the chair of the chapters annual Boat Ride fundraiser.

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In 2004, Felicia became the first female to serve as the chair of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Felicia served the chapter as First Vice President (2007-09) and Second Vice President (2010-11). Furthermore, she served two consecutive terms as Recording Secretary for the National Alumni Association Felicia D. Brown graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High Scho (2009-2012).

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2014 DC Chapter Nominee for the ! Howard C. Barnhill 2014 Joseph McKinney Achievement Award Felicias involvement in the North Carolina A&T Alumni A Distinguished Service Washington, DC Alumni Chapter. At that time it was she and

Felicia Brown

graduated from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical St Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concent she went on to receive her Masters of Arts in Organizational State University.

quickly became active in the chapter by participating in comm

Highlighted Achievements

Darryl Foster, born in Newark, New Jersey but raised in Atlanta, Georgia is a 2004 graduate of the College of Engineering with a degree in Computer Science. Since June 2004, Darryl has been an active member of the chapter motivated by our seasoned Aggies to take risks and hone his leadership skills. He served on community service committees, student recruitment and fundraising.

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Young Alumnus

In 2006, he became the chapter Treasurer, then the youngest member of his executive board. After completing a term as treasurer he served as a Member-at-Large on the Board of of chapters 2004 Chaplain. | Computer Directors until returningClass 2011 as the Today, Darryl is a committed member of the DC Chapter encouraging Aggiesis oforiginally all ages to become more involved withgrew Darryl B. Foster, from Newark, NJ but the chapter and as donors to the university.

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DC Chapter Nominee for the ! Velma Speight Young Darryls involvement in North Carolina A&T Alumni Asso Alumnus Award 2014 Mae Holmeswith Young Alumnus Award the Washington, DC Chapter. Motivated by the seaso

Darryl Foster

up graduated from Westlake High School in Atlanta, GA. He Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) wit Computer Science, in May 2004.

decided to become active in the chapter. He has remained

2014 Alumni Honoree Gala

With Generous Support from

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni Association

Washington, District of Columbia Chapter

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2014 Alumni Honoree Gala

2014 Alumni Honorees
With Generous Support from

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni Association

Washington, District of Columbia Chapter

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Highlighted Achievements
Anthony TJ Jackson is a Senior Engineer Rocket Scientists with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Born in raised in the District of Columbia he excelled in math and athletics which led him to NC A&T on a baseball scholarship. TJ earned his bachelors (1981) and masters (1983) degrees in Electrical Engineering with support from the GEM Foundation. His published thesis is entitled: Methods of Depositing Insulating Films on III-V Semiconductors for Device Applications. Since returning to the District, TJ has been an active member of the chapter serving on nearly every chapter committee and board of directors. He is also the chapters point person for both our Adopt-aHighway and Maryland Aggie tags projects. Nationally, TJ has been honored with the Young Alumnus Award, served as Parliamentarian, chaired the Constitution and By-laws committee and is a member numerous advisory committees for the College of Engineering.

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Highlighted Achievements
Colonel David McElveen, US Air Force retired, was a native of Pamplico, South Carolina and the oldest of four brothers. A graduate from North Carolina A&T in 1953 with degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics entered the Air Force and served ably for 26 distinguished years. Upon retiring from the Air Force, Col. McElveen worked as a Student Affairs Administrator at the George Washington University. Even after retiring a second time, he served in various positions at Fort Foote Baptist Church. McElveens commitment to service was developed while a student at A&T and developed into active leadership at the local, regional and national levels. For many years, McElveen served as class reunion coordinator for the dynamic class of 1953. He actively recruited his family and youth from all over to attend A&T.

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Alumni Achievements

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Class of 1953 Class Reunion Coordinator

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Highlighted Achievements
Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Parsons, US Army retired, is a native of Wadesboro, North Carolina. Presently he is a contract manager for The Ravens Group, a veteran-owned government contractor. Lt. Col. Parsons graduated from A&T with a degree in Accounting in 1969. He is also a graduate of the Armys Command & Staff College and Virginia Commonwealth University. For 24 years, Lt. Col. Parsons served his country worldwide. Locally, Parsons has served as a member and chairperson of numerous chapter committees. He also served as a Vice President and later President of the DC Chapter. Under his leadership progress was made toward obtaining an independent 501(c)3 designation for the local chapter. Furthermore, his leadership continued to keep DC has a leader in alumni annual giving to the university.

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DC Chapter Achievements

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Chair, Various Committees Vice President

2014 Alumni Honoree

Highlighted Achievements
Oliver Farrand Wallace, P.E., known fondly as Ollie to family and friends, was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Bethlehem High School and briefly served in the US Navy. Oliver was a transferred from Penn State University to A&T where he graduated with high honors in 1953 from the College of Engineering. During his senior year, he met Ruth Carter whom he married in 1956 upon her graduation from A&T. Oliver served as a project engineer/manager for the Veterans Administration, US Army Corps of Engineers in government and private service worldwide. A fearless trailblazer, Oliver has traveled the world while always working to advance young black engineers and his alma mater. While in his semi-retirement he worked to support efforts to prepare for renovations of the Aggie House. Today, his wife Ruth Carter Wallace continues to encourage us to remember the work that Oliver and others have done and Save our Aggie House.

DC Chapter Achievements

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Basement Renovation

2014 Alumni Honoree

2014 Alumni Honoree Gala

Achievement Awards
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Highlighted Achievements

Herbert R. Tillery, a 1970 graduate of North Carolina A&T State University has been the Executive Director of the College Success Foundation District of Columbia (CSF-DC) since 2006.

2014 National Achievement Awa

where he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High Scho He has aof proven track record success in training Bachelor Science degree inof Sociology from North Ca and leadership positions requiring solid organizational University in Greensboro, NC and was commissioned as a Sec skills and is known byduty, his reputation for innovation, 1970. While on active he earned a Master of Public Adm and tenacity. from Jacksonville vision State University. After 26 years in the mili with the rank of Colonel.

Tillery is responsible for providing leadership in the Class of 1970 | Sociology establishment, development and management of all Herbert in Morehead City, Program. NC and raised in aspectsTillery of the was DCborn Achievers Scholarship

Herbert Tiller

! Award Description! ! 2014 National Achievement Award

The award nominee must be an

Herbert Tillery

Tillery has held a variety of senior executive leadership positio military service and in the public sector. From 1996 1998 deputy chief operating office and the chief of staff for the DC also served as executive officer in the Office of the Deputy As Defense for Personnel Support, Families and Education; dep the Armys Criminal Investigation Command; commander fo 2 of Defenses only maximum security prison (2,100 convicted

Highlighted Achievements

Former Congressman Edolphus Ed Towns, a 1956 graduate, recently retired after 15 terms and 30 years as a Member of the United States House of Representatives from New Yorks 10th Congressional District in Brooklyn.

2014 Nationa Achievement Aw

Rep. Towns has supported NC A&T and the Alumni Association nationally through his Class legislative of 1956advocacy, | Sociology work on various congressional caucuses and direct engagement. During the mid-1990s, Rep. Towns was a Former Congressman Edolphus Ed Towns recen key supporter of the chapters basement renovation terms and 30 yearsefforts. as a Member of the United City Chapter.

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Rep. Towns currently is a member of the New Representatives from New Yorks 10thYork Congres

Award Description!

The award nominee must be an alumnus of North Carolina A&T who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in his/her profession, community or in public

Edolphus Ed Towns

Brooklyn. During the 112th Congress, his last, To

2014 National Achievement Award

Energy and Commerce Committee, serving on thr Health; Communications, Technology and th Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. He was 2 Member of the Subcommittee on Governme

2014 Alumni Honoree Gala

With Generous Support from

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni Association

Washington, District of Columbia Chapter

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Alma Mater
Dear A&T, Dear A&T, a monument! indeed, Around thy base with! grateful hearts behold thy students! kneel. We bless the power that! gave thee birth to help us in our! need, We'll ever strive while here on! earth all loyalty to yield.
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With joy, with joy, dear A&T, thy! students turn from thee To spread thy trophies year by year from Dare to Cherokee.
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2014 Alumni Honoree Gala

With Generous Support from

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni Association

Washington, District of Columbia Chapter

#DCAggieGala