BEAR - STRIDES TO EXCELLENCE: # / j WHY NOT THE BEST?' .- * s * n i • . * ; \* t » » Ttf MUI [VERSITY n "Moving Towards Higher Ground! Shaw University Founded 1865 by Henry Martin Tupper One Hundred Thirty Five Years of Dedicated Service Shaw Dr. Talbert O. President 118 East South Street NC Raleigh, 27601 919-546-8300 Historical Perspective Estey Hall On December 1, 1865, when Henry Martin Tupper undertook the organization ofa theology class as a mean ofteaching Freedmen to read and interpret the Bible, no one envisioned the end result ofthis being the establishment ofa university. Rapid growth in the size ofthis class led to the purchase ofland in 1866 for the purpose oferecting a building to serve as both church and school. The school was named the "Raleigh Institute", and it functioned as such until 1870, when it was supplanted by the "Shaw Collegiate Institute". In 1875, it was incorporated as the "Shaw University", which name it still bears, with the charter specifying that students were to be admitted without regard to race, creed, or sex. The school does not bear the name ofits founder but ofElijah Shaw, the benefactor who provided funds for the first building, Shaw Hall, erected in 1871. The coeducational emphasis ofthe institution was noted with the erection ofthe Estey Seminary (1873), the first Dormitory in the United States for "Black Women". Named for its primary benefactor, Jacob Estey, the building was used as a residence hall for women until 1968 and for men from 1968 to 1970. The building is listed in the National Register ofHistoric Places and now serves as a cultural center for Raleigh community. The University graduated its first college class in 1878, its first class ofmedical doctors in 1886, awarded its first law degree in 1890, and its first pharmacy degree in 1893. In 1909, the Normal Department was supplanted by an Education Department, and in 1910, the Preparatory Department became a four-year academy. The professional schools were closed in 1918, but the college, theological department, and academy were continued, the latter existing until 1926. The theological department became a theological seminary in 1933, and continued as part ofthe University until 1976, when it became an independent institution. Since 1921, Shaw has functioned primarily as a liberal arts college, although it has retained its name as a university. In 1931, the University elected its first Black president, Dr. William Stuart Nelson, who was president from 1931 to 1936. In 1963, the University elected its first president who is an alumnus ofthe school. Dr. James E. Cheek. He remained president from December 1963 through June 1969. Dr. Talbert O. Shaw, the current President ofShaw University, has led the institution in its "strides to excellence" since 1987. He and Shaw University was the subject ofa March 1994 cover article in The Chronicle ofHigher Education, this country's most importantjournal on colleges and universities. The article focuses on the University's recent history, remarking on the great strides it has made and the momentum it has developed. The Shaw University Crest Table of Contents ^HB L" mww^^^^ !-^^»^M President's Message 5 "^^^jm^^^tPBOT Academics 19 ^^^ ^^ ^^ |ST# p»\^ Seniors 33 ^ r^B Juniors 49 t t.s- ^L V^^^H Sophomores 59 Freshmen 69 ^-'V 7 '- 4 "''-" Divinity School 79 Administration & Faculty/Staff 82 :«*. . •r •••• 7'/ -• -..- .., -•.•' Student Life 97 •-••". ••/--'- " .•-•-:'..•--•-::*•,'•% • Homecoming 113 The Dove, a Christian symbol, portrays the institution's commitment to a Religious Life 139 religious heritage, which started with the first class that eventually led to the Clubs & Organizations..168 establishmentofthisUniversity. ItwasaclassintheologytaughtbyDr. Henry Martin Tupper. December 1, 1865. The institution has remained an advocate Greekdom 182 of the Judeo-Christian faith. The Olive Branch emphasizes victory and the pursuitofexcellence. The Torchcarries withitthe ideaofthe lightthatshows Sports 210 the pathway to truth. The Human Figures represent all whohave come to and Senior Ads 237 gone from Shaw imbued with the spirit so clearly enunciated in the life ofthe founder. The Stained Glass Pattern connotes the interrelation and interde- Senior Directory 245 pendence of religion and learning proclaimed in the school motto: PRO CHRISTO ET HUMANITATE. Religion and learning conceived as ajoint Editor's Note venture so that character can grow with knowledge has been an integral part *• of Shaw's tradition since its' founding in 1865. Board ofTru A *.lma Mater Nickname: ShawU t£ University Colors: Garnet and White University Mascot: The Bear *? s .••• t? 1 Dr. and Mrs. Talbert O. Shaw Office oi the President President Message 's "Strides to Excellence: WhyNot The Best?" Dear Shawites: The production and publication ofa yearbook capture the essence ofa University and permit one to view from apictorial perspectivethevibrancyofits diverse constituency. Certainly the effortsto present the life and times ofShaw University2001 represent, without question, anotherexample ofthe excellence that can beachievedwhen administrators, faculty, staff, and studentsdirect theirenergies in achieving specified and positive goals. Thispublicationcomes atacriticaljuncture inthe history ofourUniversity. Atthisverymoment,plansare underway to evaluate the entire University in preparation for reaffirmation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2002. I am excited about this chance for us to see where we stand in reference to national accrediting standards. I have no doubt that we will do well. When one looks at our competitive curricula offerings, energized by a faculty ofwhom 68% hold terminal degrees, it is not by chancethatontheannual exitevaluationdonebygraduatingseniors in2000,theUniversity wasgiven94% rating as being highly effective in preparing them for the world ofwork in their related fields of study. Conversely, itis interestingto notethatover80%ofentering students in 2000ratedtheUniversityas highly capable ofmeeting the academic challenges facing the higher education community. As the Shaw University family looks to the future, it sees that the prospect is promising. One instance of promiseisthesignificantupgradingofphysical facilities. TheS13 millionTalbertO. ShawLiving-Learning Center, and the recently completed renovation ofLeonard Hall, the old medical school building, represent abuilding renaissance on campus. WhenonelooksatthefactthatShawUniversityhasbeendesignatedasaLevelIIIinstitutionbytheSouthern AssociationofCollegesand Schools atitsannualmeetinginAtlanta, Georgiaon December4-8, 1999, more impetus is given to our administrative motto of"Strides to Excellence: Why Not The Best?" Graduate degrees are being offered by the Shaw University Divinity School which has received full accreditation by theAmerican Theological Society(ATS) and the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools. Plans are underway for the University to offergraduate degrees in Education and Business. These are exciting times for us! A committed Board of Trustees, a highly competent faculty, a student enrollment which has increased seventy-one percent, and over 11,000 alumni scattered throughout this country and many foreign countries suggest to me, as president, that the University is healthy and is ready to continue preparing students to be high quality leaders ofAmerica. I applaud the entire Shaw University family for documented excellence. Shaw Family—your President is still committed to "'Strides to Excellence: Why Not The Best?" & CelebratingExcellenceSince1865 ma 118 EAST SOUTH STREET- RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27601-2399 - 919-546-8300 - FAX 919-546-8301 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Willie E. Gary Chairman Dr. Vernon Malone, Vice Chairman Dr. Geneva B. Chavis, Secretary Ms. Janet Spry, Alumni Representative Ms. Tracy D. Wright, Student Representative Dr. Joseph N. Bell, Jr. Mr. Isaac Horton, III Dr. Thomas J. Boyd Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr. Dr. Priscilla A. Brodie Dr. Don King Dr. Garrett Briggs Rev. W. B. Lewis Bishop Melvin E. Clark, Sr. Dr. Archie Logan Dr. Calvin C. Craig Dr. John H. Lucas Mr. Thomas F. Darden Dr. Larry Monteith Dr. George C. Debnam Dr. Robert Morgan Mr. Edward C. Dolby Dr. Dimple M. Newsome Dr. Chancy R. Edwards Mr. William Pretty, Jr. Dr. Lewis M. Fetterman Dr. Leon Riddick (Emeritus) Rev. David C. Forbes Dr. Ida Silver Wiggins Dr. John Foster Mrs. Maria Spaulding Dr. John Fuller Gen. (Ret.)G. L. Turner, Jr. Mrs. Thelma Goodrich Dr. David Walker Dr. Arlee Griffin, Jr. Dr. Lorenzo Williams Dr. Evander Holyfield