land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountainside
let freedom ring! My native country, thee, land of the noble free, thy name I love;.
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Administrative Contact Information Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. President/CEO
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Deborah Armstrong Vice President of Administrative Services
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Dean Barbara Bradley Hasty Dean of Student Services
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Dean B.T. Brown Dean of Curriculum Programs
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Dr. Linnie Carter Vice President of Institutional Advancement/ Director of HCC Foundation Inc.
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Dr. Erica Holmes Vice President of Academic Affairs
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Dr. Edwin Imasuen Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning
252- 536-7260
Dr. Vera Palmer Dean of Continuing Education/ Community Services
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Staff Emeritus Awards Halifax Community College Board of Trustees Mr. Frank V. Avent, III, Chair Mr. Reginald Baird Mr. Jay A. Baker Mr. William J. Boseman, III Mr. David Cairns Ms. Bettie C. Cofield
Janet Clarke
Retired Payroll Officer Janet Clarke is an HCC aluma of the Interior Design program and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She served as the Payroll Officer from 1998 – 2011 and as a receptionist from 1995 – 1998. She has also been an asset to her community serving in the First United Methodist Women Organization.
Mrs. Bernella W. DeLaMora Dr. Stanley Edwards Mrs. Rachel K. Hux Rev. Robert W. Knight Mrs. Lillie J. Solomon
Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr., Secretary
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee
Janet Humphries
Retired CNA Coordinator Janet Humphries retired in 2011. She served as the Coordinator for the Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Being an RN Nurse herself, she helped to prepare many HCC graduates to work in the medical field. She was also a major contributor to the community serving in various roles in the State Council of Government, State & National Association of County Commissioners, and the NCACC Board of Health & Education.
My country,' tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring!
Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet freedom’s song; let mortal tongues awake; let all that breathe partake; let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong.
My native country, thee, land of the noble free, thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills; my heart with rapture thrills, like that above.
Our fathers’ God, to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing; long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light; protect us by thy might, great God, our King.
All Hail to Dear Ole HCC Ruby Vincent Ward Retired Evaluator
Ruby Vincent Ward most recently retired as the Advancement Services Coordinator. In this role she was active in helping with raffles at the Centre and adding to the overall success of the fund drive. She has many recognitions in the college in community including the HCC Spirit Award and the NAACP Mother of the Year. She started the HOPE (Helping Other People to Excel) program. Ms. Ward has served the college in a number of roles including College Recruiter, Transfer Specialist, Literacy Instructor, Bookstore Volunteer, and ASPIRE Evaluator.
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Chorus
The birth of dear ole HCC Brings new life, as you can see Her strength, her plight upon the path Leads us to the victory.
The spirit of ole HCC Is here forevermore To make us ready for the tasks Beyond her walls and doors.
All hail to dear ole HCC The best is yet to come Where learning comes to life In pursuit of excellence.
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We pledge to dear ole HCC Her colors bring us alive We strive to represent her well Blue and tan are worn with pride
Why stand in doubt, go and be blessed Let her fill your mind and soul Each step you take along the way Leads you to your final goal.
Faculty Emeritus Awards Founder’s Day 2011 Program Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. presiding
Cathy Pruitt
Retired English Instructor Posting of the Colors My Country ‘Tis of Thee* ........................................................................................ Amazing Voices of HCC Invocation ............................................................................................................... Rev. LaCount Anderson Union Mission
Cathy Pruitt was an English Instructor from 2005 to 2011. She was instrumental in serving as a liaison for the recent reaffirmation of accreditation from 20062009. She also served on the Academic Excellence Committee, 40th Anniversary Committee, and Phi Theta Kappa. HCC has recognized her efforts over the years with the Innovator Award and President’s Leadership Award.
Welcome .......................................................................................................................... Frank V. Avent, III Chairman of the Board of Trustees, HCC Remarks from the NC House of Representatives ......................................... Representative Angela Bryant Senator Edwards Jones Faculty Founder’s Day Tribute ..........................................................................................Deborah Hawkins Wynette Richardson Introduction of Speaker ............................................................................................. Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. President/CEO, HCC
George Shell
Retired Electrical Instructor George Shell taught in the Electronics Technology Certificate program from 2001 – 2011. He is a licensed Master Electrician and a Master Plumber. He is a member of the Tradesman Association and the Board of Contractors. His community projects include working on the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Electrical, Automotive, and Plumbing Advisory Committee.
Founder’s Day Address ............................................................................................... Hilda Pinnix-Ragland Chair, North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges Musical Selection .................................................................................................... Amazing Voices of HCC Board of Trustee Awards ............................................................................................ Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. Faculty Emeritus Awards ................................................................................................... Dr. Erica Holmes Vice President of Academic Affairs Staff Emeritus Awards .................................................................................................. Deborah Armstrong Vice President of Administrative Services Closing Remarks ......................................................................................................... Dr. Ervin V. Griffin, Sr. Alma Mater*............................................................................................................. Amazing Voices of HCC *Audience please stand and participate Reception immediately following the program
Gloria Tysinger
Retired Advertising & Graphic Design Instructor Gloria Tysinger began working with the college in 1975 as a Public Information Officer. She has served in various other positions including Media Specialist, Vocational Education Grant Director, and most recently, Instructor in the Advertising & Graphic Design Program. Her creativity has kept the program strong for many years. In her 36 years of service she has led and participated on many committees including Technology, Advising, Distance Learning, and Curriculum Improvement.
Current Trustees for Halifax Community College
Hilda Pinnix-Ragland Chair, North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges Rachel Hux 2003 - 2014
Lillie J. Solomon 1985 - 2012
Rev. Robert Knight 2003 - 2013
Hilda Pinnix-Ragland is Vice President-Corporate Public Affairs for Progress Energy, a Fortune-500 electric utility company headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. In that role, Hilda has responsibility for working with officials at the federal, state and local levels to develop responsible public policy that protects consumers and businesses. She also serves as Vice Chair of Progress Energy’s Corporate Diversity Council. She joined Progress Energy, then Carolina Power & Light in 1980, and has served in a variety of -construction, maintenance and restoration, customer service, economic development, management services, treasury and auditing functions. She has been an officer of the company since 1998. Before coming to CP&L, she was an auditor with Arthur Anderson & Co. and an accountant with ColgatePalmolive, both in New York. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from N.C. A&T State University in 1977 (graduating magna cum laude) and a master’s degree in business administration from Duke University in 1986. Among numerous honors and awards she has received are: 2009 Appointed by Governor Perdue to the Budget Reform and Accountability Commission (BRAC); 2008 Appointed as a 2008 Appointed to the North Carolina Institute of Medicine; 2008 NC 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award, 2008 Featured in the NC Magazine; 2007 James E. Stewart Award the highest award given each year by the American Association of Blacks in Energy, 2006 L. Richardson Preyer Alumni Award from Leadership North Carolina. She was chosen by the General Federation of Women of North Carolina to be a 2006 recipient of the Women of Achievement Award, and she has been elected Chair of the State Board of Community Colleges for four terms: 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011. She was also recognized as Tar Heel of the Week by the Raleigh News and Observer Feb. 13, 2005. She has received the 2005 Sisters Delany Honor Society Achievement Award/ N.C. Women of Distinction, the 2005 Kappa Psi Phi Distinguished Citizen Award and the 2004 National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Distinguished Alumni Citation of the Year Award. She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from N.C. A&T State University in 2003. Ms. Ragland was awarded the 2010 National "Best of Black Business BOBB Award in Energy presented by the American Academy of Business and Commerce. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Blacks in Energy (former national chair), the NC State Board of Community Colleges (chair), the Downtown Raleigh Alliance Board of Directors (former chair), the Wake Education Foundation Board of Trustees (former chair), and the Research Triangle Institute International (RTI) Board of Directors. Hilda was recently confirmed to the National Parks Foundation Board of Trustees, the NC College Foundation Board of Trustees and the NC A&T University Board of Visitors. Hilda enjoys traveling, gardening and reading. She and her husband, Al, have a daughter, Katherine. They live in Cary, N.C.
Former Trustees for Halifax Community College
Current Trustees for Halifax Community College
A. Edwin Akers 1967 - 1981
Hugh Bazemore
Harry Branch 1989 - 2001
Kenneth Brantley 1989 - 1993 & 1997 - 2005
Jay A. Baker
Helen Brown
Doris Cochran
David Cairns
1998 - 2010
Roger Dalton 2002 - 2008
1997 - 2003
1971 - 1991
E. Houston Fuller 1982 - 1996
Frank V. Avent, III Chairman 2005 - 2013
2007 - 2014
2005 - 2013
Bernella DeLaMora 1994 - 2000 & 2003 - 2014
Reggie Baird 2008 - 2012
William Boseman, III 2007 - 2011
Bettie Cofield 2010 - 2014
Dr. Stanley Edwards 2002 - 2014
Former Trustees for Halifax Community College
Becky Yates 1983 - 1999
George Young 1979- 1985
Former Trustees for Halifax Community College
Frankie Young 1987 - 2003
Herman Hargrove 1981
A. D. Haverstock
Betsy Tom-Homewood 1991 - 1997
Edgar Hutchinson
C. Kitchin Josey 1971 - 1975
Sarah Kittner
Robert Baylor Metcalfe, Sr.
Michael Mills
1967 - 1981
1967 - 1977
1979 - 1994
1983 - 1998
1991 - 1994
Former Trustees for Halifax Community College
Jack Moore 1994 - 2004
Former Trustees for Halifax Community College
T.W. Myrick 1973 - 1979
Neal C. Phillips 1996 - 2002
Suetta Scarbrough
Watson N. Sherrod
Dr. C. L. Shoffner
1967 - 1983
Val Short
2000 - 2002
1983 - 2001
1967 - 1987
Dr. Phillip W. Taylor 1993 - 2001
Jim J. Temple 1985 - 1997
William Thorne 1971 - 1981
Robert Thorne 1979 - 1991
Faye J. Twisdale 1971 - 1989
E.K. Veach, Sr. 1967 - 1985
Frederick Webb
William O. White, Jr.
Barry Wilson
1977 - 1984 & 2003 - 2007
2001 - 2005 & 2009 - 2011
2002- 2006
