2014 nc a&t alumni - washington,dc chapter honorees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni AssociationWashington, District of Columbia Chapter

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Chapter Award Recipients

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Kristen Rutledge2014 Dr. Issac Woodard Distinguished Service

Award

Highlighted AchievementsKristen Rutledge is a native Washingtonian, a

graduate of H.D. Woodson High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer & Information Systems in 1989 and continued

her studies in the MBA program at the University of Maryland - University College.

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.

Kristen served as chapter president from 2011 - 2013. During her tenure, the chapter won the 2012 Large Chapter of the Year from

the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. Supported the chapter’s effort to

donated over $400,000 to the annual fund campaign for the university.

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Felicia Brown2014 Joseph McKinney Achievement Award

Highlighted AchievementsFelicia 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. Felicia’s 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 chapter’s annual Boat Ride fundraiser.

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 (2009-2012).

Darryl Foster2014 Mae Holmes Young Alumnus Award

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.

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 Directors until

returning 2011 as the chapter’s Chaplain.

Today, Darryl is a committed member of the DC Chapter encouraging Aggies of all ages to become more involved with the chapter and as donors to

the university.




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2014 Alumni Honorees

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Anthony “TJ” Jackson2014 Alumni Honoree

Highlighted AchievementsAnthony “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 chapter’s point person for both our “Adopt-a-Highway”

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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David McElveen2014 Alumni Honoree

Highlighted AchievementsColonel 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.

McElveen’s 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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Eugene Parsons2014 Alumni Honoree

Highlighted AchievementsLieutenant 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

Army’s 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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Oliver Wallace2014 Alumni Honoree

Highlighted AchievementsOliver 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.”




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Achievement Awards

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Herbert Tillery2014 National Achievement Award

Highlighted AchievementsHerbert 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.Tillery is responsible for providing leadership in the establishment,

development and management of all aspects of the DC Achievers Scholarship

Program.He has a proven track record of success in training and leadership positions requiring solid organizational skills and is known by his reputation for innovation, vision and

tenacity.

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Edolphus “Ed” Towns2014 National Achievement Award

Highlighted AchievementsFormer 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 York’s 10th

Congressional District in Brooklyn.Rep. Towns has supported NC A&T and the

Alumni Association nationally through legislative advocacy, his work on various

congressional caucuses and direct engagement. During the mid-1990s, Rep.

Towns was a key supporter of the chapter’s basement renovation efforts.

Rep. Towns currently is a member of the New York City Chapter.




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Alma Mater

Dear A&T, Dear A&T, a monumentindeed, Around thy base with

grateful hearts behold thy studentskneel.

We bless the power thatgave thee birth to help us in our

need, We'll ever strive while here onearth all loyalty to yield.

With joy, with joy, dear A&T, thystudents turn from thee

To spread thy trophies year by year from Dare to Cherokee.




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2014 nc a&t alumni - washington,dc chapter honorees

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