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Thank You

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Thank you for joining us for the 31st mid-winter conference. The survey results indicate that the conference was a tremendous success. It is all because of you! For the 347 individuals that registered, I say "Thank You". For those that purchased luncheon, Motown Revue, or banquet tickets, you helped to make all of the events a success. I hope you took away memories that will last until next year's conference in Houston.

Again, thank you and I'll see you in Houston!

D-Day Begins Tomorrow

The fireworks starts tomorrow. We're ready! Are you? There will be more purple and gold in Michigan over the next few days than we have ever seen. Usually we see maize and blue (Michigan) and green and white (Michigan State) with a few other colors in between. But purple and gold will bring a display of pride, dignity, and royalty. Let's show everyone how we love "Alcorn" by showing our colors and our sense of family. See you in the "D"!

2 Days toGo

We're almost there. Sorry I missed a few days. I had some technical difficulties that took me off line. So you will be ready when you get here, I'll complete the schedule of events.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Registration 1st Floor Main Hallway 9:00AM –12 Noon

Vendors Open 9:00AM – 5:00PM

AM General Bus.Session Peninsula Grand Ballroom 9:00AM -12 Noon

Lunch On your Own 12 Noon – 1:30 PM
See Conference Registration Desk
for Suggestion List

PM General Bus. Session Peninsula Grand Ballroom 1:30PM – 4:00PM

Banquet Peninsula Grand Ballroom 8:00PM – Midnight
By Ticket Only - Attire: Formal/After Five 7:00 – 7:30 Outside Ballroom

See you in the "D"

6 Days to Go

Part II of Conference Schedule
Friday, February 22, 2008

Registration 1st Floor Main Hallway 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Vendors Open 9:00AM – 9:00PM

Workshops Dennison Rms I-IV & Niles I-II 9:00AM -12 Noon
See Concurrent Session Page

Foundation Meeting Athens Room 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Heritage Luncheon Salon A - D 12:30PM – 2:00PM
Admission By Ticket Only The State of University
Dr. George E. Ross, President

Committee Meetings Salon A - D 2:15PM – 3:15PM

Dialogue w/President Salon A - D 3:30PM – 5:00PM

Executive Board Meeting Salon A - D 5:30PM – 7:00PM

Motown Revue Salon E - H 8:00PM - Midnight
Suggested Attire: Business Casual/Dressy
Admission By Wristband Only

Hospitality Suite Open Rm 1512 10:00PM – Midnight
Unregistered guest must be accompanied
by Registered guest

7 Days to Go

CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE
Day 1
Thursday, February 21, 2008

Registration 1st Floor Main Hallway 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Vendors Open 1:00PM – 5:00PM

Shop or Sightsee On Your Own

See Hotel Concierge for
Transportation within 5 miles
Or directions by car

Purple & Gold Reception Mediterranean Room 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Suggested Attire: Purple & Gold
Registered Guest Only

Hospitality Suite Open Rm 1512 9:00PM – Midnight
Unregistered guest must be accompanied
By Registered guest

8 Days to Go

Step 6. No sleeping in on Friday morning. We have some exciting workshops and enthusiatic presenters that will be waiting for you. Don't let them down. Check the list below and make your selection. Sign up sheets will be available on Thursday at registration desk and if you get in too late for sign-up, don't let that stop you. Come on down!

Workshops - Friday, February 22, 2008

Concurrent Session I
(9:00 AM – 9:50 AM)

1. Socio-economic between Males & Females
2. Managing Diabetes & Hypertension
3. Business Trends & Women Businesses
4. Facial Makeovers

Concurrent Session II
(10:00 AM – 10:50 AM)

1. Reducing the Incidents of Domestic Violence
2. Retirement Planning
3. Money Matters
4. Facial Makeovers

Concurrent Session III

(11:00 AM - 11:50 AM)

1. Self Protection Techniques for Females
2. Reducing Your Risk of Identity Theft

& Protecting Your Privacy
3. Getting Your Child Excited about Saving
4. Avoiding Foreclosure

9 Days to Go

I heard it through the grapevine...not much longer before conference time. So you better Get Ready. Don't forget...

Step 4 Pick out your wardrobe. Thursday night attire should be purple & gold, Friday night attire should be business casual/dressy, and of course Saturday night is your time to shine with formal/after five attire.

Step 5. Take one last look at the old yearbook so you will recognize your classmates. After all, they haven't changed a bit.

Stay tuned tomorrow for other steps. I am sure there are some more coming.

Ten Days to Go

Throw Down In Motown

As Sam Cooke's song says "We're having a party...dancing to the music played by the DJ on the radio. The cokes are in the ice box, popcorn on the table". Detroit is waiting for you. We're ready to keep those records playing and dance to the music. All we need to get started is you!

Step 1. You completed step 1 when you registered and book your room and transportation.

Step 2. If you are flying in, you need to call Aristocat Limo (1-800-682- 1453) and make reservations for pickup. Call Now! If you're coming by train, see Charles Davis on the train.

Step 3. Get your dancing shoes and your Motown lyrics ready!

I can't give you all the steps at once, so stay tuned.

Attendees from the Class of 1970

Well 1970 graduates, I held out as long as I could. I just knew you would not let me down. I'm sorry to say that not enough of us came through. We came in second place with the number of graduates registered. The class of 1965 beat us. To date, they have 26 individuals registered. We have 23 and they are: Emma Allen, Lemore Allen, Randy Barnes, Robert E. Cole, Connie Coleman, Deloris P. Doster, Bettye Eichelberger, Spencena J. Hinton, Belinda P. Johnson, H. C. Johnson, Mary B. Johnson, Vera L. Mannery, Johnnie L. Moore, Bessie Norwood, Josephine M. Posey, Betty J. Rojas, John Smith, Willie J. Taylor, Jr., Robert Tucker, Donald Vardaman, Patricia Vardaman, Jo Ella Walls, and Irma. R. Walton. Even though we are second in numbers, let show everyone how much we care about each other and Alcorn.

Starting tomorrow, we will start the conference countdown!

Attendees from Class of 1964

I am getting close to the end of the class list. Today’s list from the class of 1964 is next to the last class to be published. But believe me it is just as important as the first because the following individuals were a member of that class: Willie O. Brown, Henry Harris, Wiley F. Jones, Charlie S. Parker, Lillian B. Townsend, Gladys Z. Vaughn, and Harper B. Wilson. Two from Michigan and five from Mississippi. What was happening in Michigan and Mississippi in 1964? In Michigan, Ford rolled out the first Mustang and Malcolm X delivered his "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech. In Mississippi, the civil rights movement suffered some of its worst blows: Schwerner, Goodman, and Chaney were murdered and Henry Hezekiah Dee and Charles Eddie Moore were beaten to death in Meadville. But there were positive strives also: the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party registered more than 60,000 voters and sends its own delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Fannie Lou Hamer made a passionate pitch for inclusion at the convention. The delegation was not seated but their presence and argument had a lasting impact of politics. Where is the rest of the class of 1964?

Attendees from Class of 1963

What happened in 1963...etched in all our minds is the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Most of us can remember where we were on Friday, November 22, 1963. The following individuals had graduated from Alcorn about 6 months earlier: Mordine Bailey, Alice G. Brown, Oliver Brown, Jr., Willie M. T. Carter, Charles F. Christian, Delphine W. Coleman,Juanita D. Harper, Savannah B. Hill, James W. Hill, Artis H. Lewis, Joseph Lloyd,Mary A. Martin, Daisye R. McGee, Freddie L. Owens (deceased), Monroe Stewart Jr., Helen M. Warner, Doris F. Williams, Jessie A.W. Wilson, and Edith O. Wright. The march on Washington took place where Dr. King recited his "I have a dream" speech. Four little girls were killed when the 16th Baptist Church was bombed in Birmingham, AL. George Wallace, then governor of Alabama, stood in the door of the University of Alabama and promised segregation "today, tomorrow, and forever". That was 45 years ago...yet not that long. That brings me to our conference theme: Alcornites Stepping Up---Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow! We can't go back! Only you can continue to take us forward.

The 30's

What happened in the 30's? Well, FDR was president. The great depression continued and unemployment was around 20%. Why am I talking about the 30's? Because we are blessed to have two individuals that will be attending the conference that graduated from Alcorn during that era. Mr. Calvin Rhodes of Detroit, MI graduated in 1934 and Mrs. Ernestine Watson of Vine Grove, KY graduated in 1938. How many of you knew that during that time Alcorn operated a high school that led directly into the college? Truly a college prep high school!

In 1935, Congress passed the Social Security Act creating a federal retiree pension system. However 73 years later, it questionable how long it will it will last. In 1938, Joe Louis knocked out German's Max Schmeling in the first round for the heavyweight championship. In the 30's, black swing was golden. It was led by Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and many others. Ella Fitzgerald had her first hit record with the Chuck Webb Band "A-Tisket, A-Tasket. During the period from 1935 to 1938, gasoline was 10 cents a gallon, a loaf of bread was 8 and 9 cents, and you could buy a car for $625 to $763. I don't know how much a mule and wagon cost, but I'm sure there were more sales of them than cars.

Attendees from the 1980's

As of today, we have 318 individuals that have registered for the conference. Among them are the following individuals from the 1980's (1980-1989): Sandra Crowley, Karen G. Matlock, Lillie Stewart, Judith Ward, Calola Williams, William Sanders, Jacqueline Shorter, Zelda Jones Hines, Dywane T. Powell, Esther Ramsom, Marvin Rankin, and Sam Washington. By the 1980's, Motown had left Detroit for the warm weather of California. But the change in location didn't stop the old groups from putting out the hits. Releases included Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie's "Endless Love", Marvin Gaye's "Sexual healing", and Stevie Wonder's "I just called to say I love you". Kool & The Gang sang "There's a party goin' on right here...Let's Celebrate". The Cosby Show premiered in 1984 and kept people glued to their TV until 1992. Stone washed jeans were introduced and now they are mainstay. In 1986, about 73 seconds into its launch, the space shuttle Challenger exploding killing the entire crew of seven including Ronald McNair, the second black astronaut to be on a space flight.

Conference Attendees from 1960 - 1962

The 2008 conference begins 3 weeks from today. Are you ready? Detroit is ready for you! OK ladies, it time to go shopping for that knock-out outfit for the banquet. The attire for that event is formal/after five. So you have three weeks to find just the right thing.

The following individuals from the classes of 1960, 1961, and 1962 are ready. So join John Trammel, Deloris Cagins, Christler Chaffee, Erlexia L. Johnson, Emma S. Jordan, Barbara B. Quinn, Christine L. Simmons, Dora P. Simpson, Mary L. Smith, Larry Claiborne, James Clark, Pearl Clark, Sheral A. Jones, James U. Paige, Celia G. Pearson, Bertha L. Reed,Willie N. Simpson, Grace S. Smith, Emma B. Stamps, Elnois Tucker, James L. Tucker, Queen C. Van Norman, Mary R. Wiley, Doris Williams, Malvin A. Williams, and Tina Williams in stepping up and stepping out in style. While these folks were studying and hanging out on the "yard", what else was going on? John F. Kennedy was elected President, Alan Shepard made the first U.S space flight, and four students from North Carolina A & T begin sit-in at a segregated Woolworth lunch counter. The first Walmart was opened in 1962 in Bentonville, AR. We could make breakfast for the entire family for less than $1.50 with bacon at 67 cents a pound, eggs at 30 cents a dozen and make biscuits with flour at 49 cents for a 5 pound bag. After eating a big breakfast, we could exercise it all off by dancing to Chubby Checker's songs: "The Twist", "Huckebuck", "Pony Time" and "Limbo Rock". We lost weight because there was a"Whole Lotta Shaken Goin'On".

1971 and 1972 Attendees

Last Day to Get Your Registration Postmarked

Today's attendees are from the years of 1971 and 1972. Remember the year of graduation is as accurate as your registration form. So these individuals put 1971 and 1972 on their form: Martha B. Aikens, Lecrease Hicks, Eunice Hollingworth, Bernice W.Maxwell, Annie M. Moffett, Betty H. Mosley, Vivian Brandon, Lettie S. Brox, Jewell Cole, Harry Crockett, John Evans, Patricia Moncrief-Maxie, Alvin Moore, Richard A. Mosley, Dorothy K. Wilbourn. These years saw some firsts: Shirley Chisholm, the first African American congresswoman, announced her candidacy for president of the United States; Bob Douglas was the first African American elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame; and Satchel Paige was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. These were the disco years. We danced to Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady", Kool and the Gang's "Love the Life you Live",and Denise Lasalle's "Trapped by a Thing Call Love". In 1971, the Nasdaq debuted and in 1972, the Dow closes above 1,000 for the first time. Nike debuted it "Swoosh" trademark and FedEx started up. If I had only known then what I know now, I could afford someone else to keep this site updated. In 1971, a gallon of gas was 40 cents, a first-class stamp 8 cents, and a movie ticket average $1.50. Those were the good old days!

Attendees from 1950 through 1954

2 Days to D-Day

Late Registration Ends January 31, 2008

As promised, another edition of conference attendees. Today's list is from the classes of 1950 to 1954. They include Virginia Henderson, Thelma Johnson, Mildred S. Neal, Gertrude Payton, Helen J. Pointer, Wallace Rayborn, Esco Hemphill, Christine F. Doby, Willie C. Harper, Alpha L. Morris, Henry Purnell, Melville C. Tillis, Bessie Fowler, Robert L. Prater, Floyd Stewart, Bennye Hayes, Elijah Moore, Helen Moore, Esther M. Rigsby, John D. Rigsby. In music, Nat King Cole was on a roll. His hit records: Mona Lisa ('50), Too Young ('51), Pretend ('53), and Answer Me My Love ('54) kept everyone humming. At the end of that period in 1954, Hank Aaron began his career with the Milwaukee Braves. Yes, you youngster---that is not a mistake, the Braves (now the Atlanta Braves) started in Milwaukee. 1954 was also the year of the historic Brown vs Board of Education decision. In that year, you could buy a Ford, made in Detroit, for $1,548; buy a gallon of milk for 92 cents; a gallon of gas for 21 cents; a loaf of bread for 17 cents, and if you were really rich, you could buy a T-bone steak for 95 cent a pound. Of course, some of us grew our own T-bone steak. It was called a "cow".

Countdown to Late Registration Deadline

3 Days to D-Day.

Time is running out! Late Registration must be postmarked by January 31, 2008. Remember forms available at http://www.alcorndetroit.com/.

Come back tomorrow for another edition of conference attendees.

Conference Attendees from 1967 - 1969

Someone wanted to know about 1968...you know who you are! Well today's edition of conference attendees are from the years of 1967, 1968, and 1969. Is there anyone here you know?
Mary T. Davis, F. Ruth Gee, Edith K. Glaspie, Gloria M. Griffin, Henry Houze, Addie M. Lowe, Lillian McDonald, Cleon McKnight, Eula R. Morant, Mary W. Reese, Nancy J. Stewart, Mamie J. Williams, Joan G. Bradshaw, Bobby Dykes, Alice D. Gill, Eleanor D. Goines, Pastella Hampton, Selestine N. Hardy, W.C. Johnson, Eddie L. Murphy, Audrey C. Murphy, Percy Norwood, Jr., Norma R. Oliver, Joseph W. Reese,
Percy L. Reese, Susie M. Thompson, John E. Walls, Jr., Frank M. Wilson, Audrey D. Beck, Juanita Bell, Charles E. Davis, Mary L. Dunlap, John W. Hearns, Julia V. Hudson, Gloria L. F. Mcknight, Pearlean Y. McReynolds, Jean Morgan, Susie L. Ware.

What else happen during these years? These were the years that we lost some of our greats: Dr. Martin Luther King, Langston Hughes, Robert Kennedy and Otis Redding. But it was also the years of our first: Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice on October 2, 1967. Motown greats kept putting out the hits: Love Child, Respect, I Wish it Would Rain,, Standing in the Shadows of Love, ---just to name a few. Come see where it all started!

1/31 Deadline for Late Registration and Hotel Registration

January 31, 2008 is less than a week away and that is the deadline for late registration at $75. After that date, registration must be made onsite and goes up to $100. Also, our hotel room rate of $99 per night expires. If you have not registered and reserved your room, you need to do it now. If you have misplaced the registration form, you can print one at our website: http://www.alcorndetroit.com/

Don't let the date pass! We can't do this without you!

Conference Attendees from Class of 1965

Today's attendees are from the class of 1965. So far, this class has the largest number of classmates registered. Get ready to share memories with: Shirley Bittings, Dorothy S. Chesser, Betty J. W. Coleman, Isabell Coleman, Fred Davis, Brenda P. Earhart, James Gladdis, Maggie Gladdis, Annie Harper, Barbara Hooper, Carnell Lewis, Gertrude Magby, Wilma R. Mason, Juanita M. Norwood, Joyce C. Nzerem, Clara M. Pinkney, Earlean Rainey, Tommie Ratliff, Nate Smith, Eleanor E. Stewart, Mat Thomas, Ola Mae Tucker, Sarah H. Tucker, David Williams, Jr. What else happened during 1965? The march from Selma, Al to Montgomery was stopped at the Pettus Bridge. Fifty marchers were hospitalized after police used tear gas, whips, and clubs against them. Later this year, the Voter Rights Act was signed. Malcolm X was assassinated and the great Nat "King" Cole died. The cost of a first class stamp was 5 cents.

Conference Transportation Instructions

Train
Roundtrip bus transportation for the group that is arriving at the Detroit Amtrak Station at 6:49 PM on 2/21/08 and back to the Train Station on 2/24/08 has been arranged. Roundtrip cost is $25.00 per person (includes gratuities) payable to Mr. Charles Davis during your arrival train trip. Since contract for buses must be guaranteed, there will be no refund for anyone that decides to return to train station other than by bus. On 2/24/08, the return bus is estimated to begin boarding at 9:30 AM and depart from the hotel at 10:00 AM. This will ensure that luggage is loaded and unloaded in a timely manner.

Airport (Shared Passenger Service)
Agreement with Aristocat Limousine Services has been arranged to transport conference attendees to the hotel and back. Reservations must be made at least 24 to 48 hours prior to arrival and must be guaranteed by credit card. Credit card will not be charged until completion of service. Once reserved, cancellation must be made at least 4 hours prior to scheduled airport arrival. Agreement requires that a minimum of 3 passengers must be present to obtain the lowest rates. It is critical that reservations are made in advance so Aristocat can notify the Detroit Alumni representative when there are less than 3 arriving within a particular time window. If there are less than 3 passengers, the Detroit Alumni representative will provide transportation. When advance reservations are made, airport transportation will average from $25.00 to $35.00 per person each way depending on how many arrive in the same time window. If advance reservations are not made, or if one person decides to take limo alone, transportation can exceed $75.00 each way. Limo driver will meet passengers in the airport baggage claim area with Alcorn sign.

To reserve Airport Transportation, contact Aristocat Limousine by phone from 9:00 AM to midnight (leave message if no answer). Please have the following information ready: date of arrival, airline, flight #, time of arrival and names of all passengers in your party. Please make return reservations at the same time.

Phone: 1-800-682-1453
or email: nancy@aristocatlimo.com

With other questions, contact the Detroit Alumni representatives:
Donald Vardaman (Home: 248-948-7054) before conference or (Cell: 248-910-9365) during conference dates or Robert Tucker (Home: 248-366-8737) before conference or (Cell: 248-535-2489) during conference dates.

Transportation Update

Transportation arrangements are almost complete. For those of you that completed the survey on SurveyMonkey, thank you. It was very helpful in negotiating with the limo company. In the next few days, you will be getting an email or telephone call with instructions. Please read and follow the instructions. If you did not include your email address on your registration form, you can still provide it by going to http://www.surveymonkey.com/ and enter it into the survey.

Stay tuned to this site for additional updates.

Conference Attendees from Classes of 1940 - 1949

Today's edition of conference attendees are from the classes of 1940 - 1949. They include Vera G. Hunter, Cyrus H. Nero, Rosa B.W. Williams, Alma Edwards, Millicent B. Jackson, Evelyn R. Palmer, Gladys Owens, Lurene J. Traynham. The 1940's were dominated by World War II. This was the first exodus of women into the workplace to replace men gone off to war. It was also the exodus from the south to find work in the automotive factories of Detroit. The average salary was $1,299 per year and the minimum wage was 43 cents per hour. Radio was the lifeline of Americans as we danced the jitterbug to music by Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dizzy Gillespie.

Come back tomorrow for an update on conference transportation.

HAPPY MLK DAY

As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King today and pledge to keep his dream alive: let's remember how he stepped up during the bus boycott in Montgomery, AL in 1955; remember how he stepped up to lead the Southern Leadership Conference in 1957; remember how he stepped up and was named the "Man of the Year" by Time Magazine in 1963; remember how he stepped up with his "I have a Dream" speech during the march on Washington in 1963; remember how he stepped up and was the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964; and remember the ultimate in stepping up--giving his life in Memphis, TN in 1968.

Now it is your time to step up and give back to Alcorn State University. Take the first step by registering for the 2008 Mid-Winter Alumni Conference to be held in Detroit, MI on February 21 - 24, 2008. You won't be sorry!

Conference Attendees from the Years of 1990 -2007

1990 - 2007 graduates - I know you're out there! What are you waiting on to step up and get involved? Call your friends and tell them to join you for a great time in Detroit. If your friends can't come, come along and join James F. McDonald*, Latrina D. Bledsoe, Erica R. Willis, Janice H. Gibson, Taunya Smith, Katalba N. Allen, Terry Sadler, Zenobia L. Harris in developing a strategy to get your classmates to Houston in 2009.

The Years were 1955 - 1959

1955 - 1959 We witnessed the explosion of television. The westerns: Gunsmoke ('55), Cheyenne('55), Bonanza ('59), and Rawhide ('59) and soaps: As the World Turns ('56), and The Edge of Night ('56)premiered and drew a loyal following. The average home price was $10,950 and gas was 23 cents a gallon. Minimum wages were a $1.00 per hour but the following conference attendees manage to graduate from Alcorn State University: John W. Bennett, Henry L. Berry, Jennie L. Burton, Samuel S. Jackson, Richastine P. James, Bernice A. Long, Bernice V. Ott, Theresa Prater, Mary V. Stewart, Bettye B. Thompson, Davis Weathersby, Exie T. Williamson, Bertha F. Byers, Mary P. Denby, Benjamin Harper, Jr., Audrey W. Jones, Susie Koonce, Jewell C. Lockhart, Lucy V. Myricks, Marva S. Russell, Mamie S. Thompson, Commattee S. Anderson, Warren E. Cox, Marguerite C. Davis, Grady C. Jordan, Ida M. Raspberry, Dorothy B. Risby, Hollis Stevens, Myrna R. Turner, Bertha M. Brown, Cora S. Carter, Elnora Lee Jackson, Sidney James, Lavern C. Johnson, Ruth S. Lockhart, Clynell G. Moses, Fred C. Prater, Joseph C. Risby, Clyde A. Smith, Doris J. Smith, Sarah G. Britton, Pearl E. Dunlap, Katie McCullough, Irene B. Moore.

Final Opportunity for Souvenir Ad and Another Addition of Conference Attendees

Your final opportunity to get your ads in the souvenir book is here. Contact Juanita Bell or Patricia Vardaman to ensure that your ad makes the deadline for publication.

Today's list of registered conference attendees are from 1973 through 1979. The era began with the average cost of a new home at $32,500 and the cost of a gallon of gas at 40 cents. By 1979, the average cost of a home was $58,100 and a gallon of gas had skyrocketed to 85 cents. A couple of songs introduced during that time were "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye (1973) and "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor (1979). As the countdown to the conference continues, our member are ready to welcome you. Again the years were 1973 through 1979 and the following individuals left the "yard": Elner D. Booth, Mildred Crockett, Melvin Hicks, Mildred L. Holland, L. B. McGill, Victory D. Mumford*, Imogene V. Stubbs, James C. Stubbs, Addie Walker, Evelyn B. Dawson, Mary E. Welch, Gloria McGill, Marian Mixon, Arthetta Owens, Robbie S. Price, Augustus Russ, Frank E. Taylor, Beulah C. Walker*, Jerry E. Paige, Marilyn Shelton, Debra S. Stamps, Andre V. Young, Evelyn Johnson, Arthur Matlock.

Conference Attendees from the Class of 1966

Oh, how time flies. The 2008 Mid-Winter Conference is just under a month away. We are looking for Alcornites and "We ain't too proud to Beg" (Temptations). So we're reaching out, waiting for you to say "I'll be there" (Four Tops). Remember when the average price of a home was $14,200; the price of a gallon of gas was 32 cents; and the following registered conference attendees graduated from Alcorn State University: Shirley S. Christian, Wellington Cox, Yvonnie H. Dillard, Edith L. Harris, Charles Johnson, Sr.*, Barbara B. Kennedy, Norva D. Kitchens, Andrea M. Martin, Bobbie H. Minor, James A. Minor, Zelmarine A. Murphy*, Willie Jean Odom, Walter T. Sheriff, Roosevelt Tardy, Henry Tucker, George Warren, and Alberta Whitaker. The year was 1966.

Come back tomorrow for more conference details and see who else is coming to Detroit! Register today! As the Supremes said in 1966, don't "keep us hanging on".

Registration Update

You still have time to join your alums for the conference. So far, 286 alums and friends have registered. To avoid being left out in the "cold", get your registration in today. Stay tuned to this site for a list of those that have registered and other updates regarding transportation, dress code for events, and other information of interest.

Souvenir Booklet Deadline

The January 15th deadline for the souvenir booklet is only two days away. Get your ads in Now! We don't want to go to press without you! We need all chapters to participate in order to make the conference a success. Your registration, attendance at all functions, response to transportation survey, and ads in souvenir booklet are all factors in making the conference a worldclass event. Stay tune to this site for up-to-date information.