Conferring of the Degrees.....................................................................................................Melva K. Wallace, Ph.D.
Induction of Graduates into the International Alumni Association........................................... Thedencia Horne, ’06 President, International Alumni Association Huston-Tillotson International Alumni Association Graduates Induction Oath As an alumnus(a), I do solemnly swear to uphold the legacy of Huston-Tillotson University. Imbued by the spirit of the University’s mission and our century’s standard and commitment to excellence, I pledge active membership in the International Alumni Association wherever I may be. I will endeavor to earn my own place among alumni who, by their devotion to this ideal, have brought support, recognition and honor to our beloved institution. I solemnly swear to commit myself to the highest standards of services to humanity wherever my life allows me to impact others. I further swear to provide morale, intellectual and generous financial support; and I will encourage others to attend my alma mater. I solemnly swear to stand in UNION with Huston-Tillotson University and provide STRENGTH to the foundations on which she stands with steadfast love and purpose true, rendering service to community, state and nation, and so to live as ever to bring honor and respect to Alma Mater. Response from the Class of 2025.................................................................Senior Class President, Trinity Clay, ’25 President’s Remarks..............................................................................................................Melva K. Wallace, Ph.D. Music “Hallelujah Chorus” (Messiah) ......................................................................................................George F. Handel . Piano, Burnaman The Alma Mater*.......................................................................................................................................Fred Waring Benediction*....................................................................................................................Reverend Marcus Jones, ’10 University Chaplain Recessional*....................................................................................................................Pomp and Circumstance . Huston-Tillotson University Philharmonic Orchestra . arr. John Whitney Dr. William Oliver, conductor .
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