Pioneers:
COE African American Doctoral Graduates 1965-1975
Dedication of the Pioneers' Room (010 STB)
April 2, 2004,the College of Education honored 1965-1975 African American doctoral graduates and dedicated the student lounge on the first floor of the Stone Building.
Please read a cover story in 2004 Winter/Spring Torch. Please view the pictures below (click on a picture
to enlarge) and meet event participants.
Dean Richard Kunkel addressing the Pioneers and Guests.
Dr. Beverly Bower, Chairman of Pioneers Committee, addressing the Pioneers and guests.
President T.K. Wetherell addressing the group.
The Pioneers cutting the ribbon to open the newly dedicated "Pioneers" Room.
Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon (1972), Dr. Robert L. Mitchell (1970), and Louis Dilbert, President SACA .
Dr. Marvelene Hughes (1969), President of California State University, addressing the group.
Dr. Barbara Edwards, Assistant Dean for Student Services, with Dr. William Muldrow (1972) .
Dr. Edwin Thorpe (1975) .
Dr. Marvelene Hughes (1969) and Dr. Velma Blackwell (1973) .
Dr. Marvelene Hughes (1969) Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon (1972), Mr. Dennis McLendon
(standing).
Dr. Edwin Thorpe (1975) and Mrs. Diane Johnson, Chairman,
COE Alumni Association (sitting).
Dr. Marvelene Hughes (1975), Andrew Watkins, Development Officer, and Dr.
Edwin Thorpe (1975).
Dr. Velma Blackwell (1973) addressing the group.
Dr. Addie Hall (1975) addressing the group.
Dr. Jack Gant (1971) and former Dean, COE, addressing Pioneers and guests.
Dr. Stanley Marshall, former President FSU, addressing group - Dr. William Muldrow (1972) and Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon (1972) (sitting).
Keith Carr, President, Black Alumni Association, addressing the group.
Louis Dilbert, President, Student Advisory Council Association, addressing the group.
Standing - Dr. Marvelene Hughes (1969), Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon (1972), Mr. Dennis McLendon and (sitting) Dr. Edwin Thorpe (1975) and Diane Johnson, President COE Alumni Association.
President T. K. Wetherell and Dr. Marvelene Hughes (1969) .
President T. K. Wetherell, Dr. Marvelene Hughes (1969), and Dr. Stanley Marshall.
Dr. Samuel Mosley and Dr. Robert L. Mitchell, graduated together in 1970.
Dr. Robert L. Mitchell (1970) and Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon (1972).
Dr. Robert L. Mitchell (1970) and Dean Richard Kunkel.
Dr. Sally Karioth, Dr. Stanley Marshall, and Dr. Velma Blackwell (1973).
Dr. Stanley Marshall and Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon (1972) .
Dr. Robert L. Mitchell (1970) the photograph on the wall behind him is of his and Dr. Samuel Mosley’s hooding.
Back row left to right - Dr. Robert L. Mitchell, Dr. Benjamin Groomes,Dr. Jack Gant, Dr. Edwin Thorpe, Dr. Addie Hall
Front row left to right - Dr. Freddie Groomes-McLendon, Dr. Velma Blackwell, Dr. Marvelene Hughes, Dr. Joseph Orr, and Dr. William Muldrow
Dr. Jack Gant (1971 Pioneer and former Dean, COE) and Dr. Barbara Edwards.
