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Page 3Faculty SpotlightFaculty Attends White

House Initiative

Page 4Art Students Create MuralPharmacy Chapter

RecognizedTechnology Fun

Page 7American Education WeekInternational Education WeekVeterans’ LunchClub Football Record

Page 6Bell Named to Hogan TeamPresident’s MessageGladys Goslee Remembered

Page 5Thurgood Marshall ScholarsDesign Project Winners Physical Therapy Achieves

100 Percent Pass Rate

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Commentary

Golfer Charlie Sifford had the rarehonor of being recognized on anational stage and meeting a newgeneration preparing to follow the cartpath he blazed more than a half centuryago.

The first African-American to playon the PGA tour after the PGA abolishedits “Caucasian Only” clause in 1961,Sifford received the Presidential Medalof Freedom during a White Houseceremony Thanksgiving week. At theU.S. Capitol hours later, UMES hosted areception in his honor to express itsappreciation to the civil rights pioneer.

UMES is the nation’s lonehistorically black institution that offersa PGA-accredited golf managementdegree. UMES President Juliette B. Bellcalled the presidential medalpresentation “a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity for our university toshowcase the next generation of minority golfers and highlight the continuingimportance of broadening the diversity of those playing and working in the

Student members of UMES’NAACP chapter staged a peaceful rallyDec. 2 to demonstrate solidarity withpeers troubled by the Aug. 9 shootingdeath of Ferguson, Mo. teenager Michael Brown.

After gathering in the Student Services Center’s ballroom to welcomemore than 100 supporters, organizers led the group on a brisk march acrosscampus to the steps of the Frederick Douglass Library. They carried signsthat read “Black Lives Matter” and “Stop Police Brutality” while chanting “Nojustice – no peace.”

Once on the fog-enshrouded Academic Oval, participants in the crowdstepped forward to offer thoughts. The consensus was that organizersdemonstrated leadership by drawing attention to a simmering nationaluneasiness over racial tensions in the aftermath of Brown’s death.

"I feel like it's an opportunity for us to have a voice and to make adifference," sophomore Dwayne D. Jones II of Gaithersburg said.

The rally – along with guest-speaker events and an earlier group photodemonstrating support for Brown’s family – are among activities studentshave sponsored to elevate the NAACP chapter’s campus profile.

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business of golf.” The event, emceed by UMES

junior Patrick Harris and ScottWalker of the Golf Channel, attractedmore than 150 guests, includingWendell J. Haskins, PGA seniordirector for diversity andmulticultural initiatives; FredThompson Jr., chief administrativeofficer of Thompson Hospitality, aPGA diversity supplier; and Roland S.Martin, TV host and newscommentator.

Among the members of Congresspaying tribute to Sifford were Rep.Elijah Cummings, D-Md., who helpedarrange the event, and Rep. JamesClyburn, D-S.C, who led a bi-partisaneffort lobbying President Obama tohonor Sifford.

“You have been what I call theJackie Robinson of golf. I feel very

strongly about that,” Clyburn said to Sifford sitting a few feet away.Clyburn, an avid golfer, called the Presidential Medal of Freedom given

UMES salutes golf pioneerCharlie Sifford

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“A lot of people think the schoolis scared to stand up for certainthings,” senior Kianna Harris said. “Ithink this shows that’s not the case.”

Harris, her twin sister, Kim, and asmall group of their peersspearheaded the revival of the campusNAACP group as a university-recognized student organization twoyears ago.

“People who weren’t there (at therally) hopefully will see that we are doing something that matters,” Kim Harrissaid.

Dr. Kirkland Hall, a long-time member of Somerset County’s NAACPbranch and the UMES chapter adviser, said, “These young people—I admire

Standing up and being heardUMES students rally in support of Michael Brown

President Juliette B. Bell and a group of UMES’ PGA golf managementstudents with Charlie Sifford, African-American golf pioneer.

A WMDT-TV reporter interviewssophomore Dwayne Jones II ofGaithersburg during the rally.

Dr. Gurbax Singh, professor of physics, joined theUMES faculty in 1970 and retired this past spring. Overthose 44 years, he taught as well as served as theDepartment of Natural Sciences’ acting chair and asacting chair of the Department of Engineering andAviation Sciences.

He was “Senior Resident Research Fellow” at theNational Institute of Standards and Technology in the mid-1980s, conducting research into radiation effects on field-effect transistorsand related areas involving semi-conductors. He also worked with scientistsat the Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., for 10summers.

His Bachelor of Science degree in physics (Honors Program) and Masterof Science in nuclear physics are from the University of Delhi. He continuedto pursue a doctorate in nuclear physics and after four refereed publications,he joined the “Quantum Electronics” research group at the University ofMaryland to complete his doctorate.

Modern equipment to teach physics was sparse when he arrived at UMES,so he took on the responsibility to procure funds for development andresearch. Combining grants from the National Science Foundation, NASA,NOAA and UMES funding, he led the way in modernizing physics labs to thecaliber of larger universities.

Shelton J. Handy ofCentreville, Md. will deliver thestudent commentary at UMES’2014 winter commencementexercises.

Handy, who receives adegree in math with honors, waschosen from among 13 seniorsinvited to audition for the honorof addressing classmates, theirfamilies and friends.

Handy already has a jobwaiting; he will be teachingfreshman math starting inJanuary at nearby Washington High School, where as anundergraduate he served as a mentor.

Judges said this semester’s auditions produced a strong cohortof top candidates with compelling messages, and Handy, 24, stoodout.

In addition to working with high school students in the PrincessAnne community, Handy has served as a UMES Writing Center tutorand is a “proud brother of Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity Inc.”

“I love to see people smile,” he said, adding, “and I love to sing.I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason — goodand bad.”

He also said his Christian faith has played a central role in hislife and credits it with his success.

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UMES honors two as professor emeriti at Winter CommencementDr. Joseph Okoh is a retired

chemistry professor and former chairman ofthe Department of Natural Sciences.

He earned his Bachelor of Science(Hons.) degree in chemistry from theUniversity of Lagos, Nigeria and his doctoratein inorganic chemistry from HowardUniversity. While at UMES, he also worked atthe Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center andOakridge National Laboratories investigatingcarbon surface reaction chemistry.

With nearly three decades of experiencein graduate and undergraduate education, Okoh served as a member of ormajor advisor to 20 graduate students’ committees – a majority graduatingin marine estuarine and environmental sciences disciplines.

He worked to expand UMES’ academic programs, including physicianassistant studies, pharmacy, quantitative fisheries and resource economics,chemistry and biochemistry and played a key role in developing more thantwo dozen new courses. He also was Principal Investigator, director or co-director of more than $40 million in grants for student and facultydevelopment, enhancement of instructional and research infrastructure andfor departmental research.

Future math teacher selected as studentcommentator for Winter Commencement

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Sifford “one of my proudest moments as a member of Congress.”Regarded by peers during his prime as a championship-level competitor,

admirers pointed out Sifford broke down barriers without a support networkcommon in team sports. Testimonials during the reception portrayed him as a popularand respected gentleman away from the course.

Among those taking in the tributes was UMES junior Norman Blanco.“I really enjoyed hearing all those stories,” Blanco said. “It was an eye-opener.

It makes me believe I can do much more with my life.”When Sifford was Blanco’s age, he played golf in an era of segregation, much

the way other African-Americans did who aspired to play sports professionally.Blanco was among a diverse delegation of UMES PGA golf management students

and alumni who attended the reception.Freshman Anthony Ward had heard stories as a child about Sifford’s sacrifices

and struggles to integrate professional golf.“He’s been a mile-marker for me,” Ward said. “I’ve always looked up to him, and

now, getting a chance to meet him – this is a special day in my life.”PGA member Anthony Stepney, coordinator of UMES’ diversity and inclusion

initiatives in the golf industry, challenged reception attendees to draw inspirationfrom Sifford’s accomplishments and actively encourage minorities and women totake up the game.

“The time for talking is over,” Stepney said. “The time for action is now. We needyou to be part of it.”

Kimberly Dumpson, UMES’ executive vice president, said "our students, most ofwhom are minorities and women, are pursuing a dream of working in the golfindustry. We have an obligation to let them know of the impact of Charlie Sifford andremain committed to perpetuating his legacy of diversity and inclusion."

To commemorate the event, guests received a copy of Sifford’s book, “Just Let MePlay,” and Sifford received a keepsake drawing of his likeness by aspiring artist TaylorDumpson, signed by nearly all guests in attendance.

Faculty SpotlightDr. Derrek Dunn, professor and chair of UMES’

Department of Technology, is the 2015 president-electof The Association of Technology, Management, andApplied Engineering’s Electrical Electronic ComputerTechnology Division Board of Directors.

Dunn will serve a two-year term. He stepped upfrom serving as the division’s vice president since2010.

The mission of the EECT division of ATMAE is tocarry out the purposes and objectives of theassociation as they apply to professional personnel employed in EECTpositions in business, industry, education and government. The EECTdivision was established at the 2002 National Association of IndustrialTechnology (now known as ATMAE) convention.

Dr. William B. Talley, UMES’ departmentchair for rehabilitation services and interim assistantdean for the School of Pharmacy and HealthProfessions, was appointed to a three-year term tothe Maryland Higher Education Commission FacultyAdvisory Council.

The council is an organization of college anduniversity faculty members who represent allsegments of higher education in Maryland. Its roleis to “advise the Maryland Higher EducationCommission and the Secretary of Higher Education in

developing and implementing policies that affect higher education inMaryland and in advising them about matters that particularly concernfaculty in Maryland.”

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UMES representatives attended anHBCU invitational forum, “Innovation inScience, Technology, Engineering andMathematics: National Prioritiesand NIST,” organized by the De-partment of Commerce and theNational Institute of Standardsand Technology. The four fac-ulty members joined over 80participants from HBCUs inthe nation at the Nov. 3-4 eventat NIST in Gaithersburg, Md.

The forum focused onNIST activities driving U.S. na-tional priorities in economic de-velopment and job creation. Gen-eral Sessions addressed issuessuch as advanced manufacturing,cyber security, advanced commu-nications, forensic science, disasterresilience and health care and bio-science. Other discussions were

Dr. Ayodele Alade, Dean of the School ofBusiness and Technology, attended The Presidents’RoundTable’s 2014 Scholarship Awards Gala Nov.14 to accept a $3,500 scholarship as part of theorganization’s Reach Foundation designated for aUMES business or technology student.

The organization is committed toentrepreneurial education and has awarded$30,000 over the past two years to studentsattending the five HBCUs in the Baltimore-Washington region.

The group of African-American entrepreneurs is committed to sharingtheir knowledge and resources with generations. They strive to “improveaccess to opportunities for all minority entrepreneurs and encouragegrowth, sustainability and success for their enterprises.”

Dr. Ernest Boger, chair of UMES’ Departmentof Hospitality and Tourism Management, was apresenter at the Charm City Cultural Heritage TourismSymposium Nov. 6-8 at the Reginald Lewis Museumof Maryland in Baltimore. The event was sponsoredby the Baltimore African-American Tourism Council ofMaryland Inc.

Cultural heritage tourism is an emergingeconomic engine, according to Boger. The NationalTrust for Heritage Preservation defines it as “traveling

to experience the places and activities that authentically represent thestories and people of the past and present.”

Boger spoke on “Millennium Trends in African-American Tourism.”

NIST’s Lab-to-Market program andthe federal government’s role in tech

transfer innovation. Attendees were made

aware of faculty and stu-dent opportunities atNIST and toured thecenters for neuron re-search and nanoscalescience and technology.

The key messagefrom the meeting, atten-dees reported, is “HBCUsshould be involved in in-novative and entrepre-neurial activities that willresult in lab-to-market en-terprises and should accessfunds available through fed-

eral and private agencies thatsupport these activities to in-

crease their revenue streams.

UMES faculty attend White House initiative HBCU Stem Symposium

From left, professors Yuanwei Jin, electrical engineering; Marcos A.Cheney, environmental chemistry; Kausiksankar Das, physics; andJoseph O. Arumala, civil engineering; attended an HBCU invitationalforum, “Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics: National Priorities and NIST.”

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If you stroll by the Powell building onSalisbury’s Downtown Plaza (parking lot side),you can see a mural created by students in UMESadjunct faculty member Corinne Beardsley’sDrawing III class.

The temporary urban art is the first in aseries of a project by the public arts sub-committee of the Salisbury Arts and EntertainmentDistrict Committee, said committee chair andUMES Mosely Gallery Director Susan Holt. Artists,art professors and their students or communitygroups can submit design proposals to beselected for a rotation in the project.

Known as “wheat paste murals,” the art isfirst created on paper in the studio and thenattached to an exterior wall of the building with apast made from flour, sugar and water. After athree or four month period, the effects of weatherbegin to deteriorate the mural and then it can bereplaced with a new one, Holt said.

The UMES students, she said, met on a coldand blustery Saturday morning to attach themurals to the building. Several curious passerbysand one of the local TV stations took note of theprocess: the paste is first spread on the wall, thenon the back of the individual pieces of art onpaper and pressed carefully onto the surface, andthen overtop of the entire mural to complete.

“It was messy, cold and windy, but thestudents did a really good job,” Holt said. “It tookall morning, but was well worth the effort.”

UMES’ chapter of the American PharmacistsAssociation Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) received the Chapter Challenge Award recognizingthe most active chapter in the region leading up to themid-year meeting held in Morgantown, W.Va. The regionincludes 20 pharmacy schools located in Maryland, NewJersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

“The meeting provided a great opportunity for thechapter and its members to be recognized at theregional level,” said Dr. William J. Harbester, assistantprofessor of pharmacy practice.

Students Ziad Haddad, Brittany Galiano, SahilSheth, Bhumy Dicorato and Hillary Schlerf presentedroundtable discussions, while Bart Anderson andShannon Riggins served as chapter delegates. DallasTolbard served as a member of the regional nominatingcommittee and Chapter President Salematou Traorewas elected by peers as the regional delegate for the2014-2015 cycle. Schlerf, the “Operation Heart” chairfor UMES’ chapter, received a regional recognitionaward for her efforts.

“The UMES chapter hopes to continue theirsuccess at the APhA annual meeting in San Diego thisupcoming March,” Harbester said.

Salisbury buildingfeatures urbanmural by UMES artstudents

Professor Mike Shealey's "Intro toTechnology" students ended the fall semesterwith an improvised table-top basketball gameemploying mini-catapults inspired by hisclass lectures and fashioned from Popsiclesticks, rubber bands and spoons. Miniaturemarshmallows masqueraded as the "ball."

The finished project.

UMES studentpharmacychapterrecognized

Students have some fun with

technology

Hillary Schlerf, the “Operation Heart”chair for UMES’ APhA-ASP chapterreceives an award.

Left: Asiah Graycarefully presses thedesign painted onpaper onto the exteriorwall of the building.

Kristina Miller and ElijahWhite paste the finalcoat of wheat paste toseal the mural.

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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s physical therapyprogram rightfully promotes itself as a place where every graduate leaveswell-prepared to pass the national licensure exam required to treatpatients. The Class of 2014 did its part this fall.

All 28 graduate students qualified for licenses to practice, giving theuniversity the distinction of producing an entire class that achieved a 100percent pass rate on the first try. According to the most recent availabledata from a year ago, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapyreports that 12 percent of the nation’s 210 accredited physical therapyprograms had a 100 percent first-time pass rate.

UMES is one of two universities in the state authorized to offer aDoctor of Physical Therapy degree, a credential that is mandatory forthose who want to practice in that field of health care.

According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment ofphysical therapists is projected to grow 36 percent (through) 2022,much faster than the average for all occupations.”

The group that received degrees in September is UMES’ 10th tocomplete three years of doctorate-level instruction, which includesextensive hands-on field work in clinical settings across the country.

Dr. Michael C. Rabel, the physical therapy department’s interimchairman, said “the entire department is proud of the Class of 2014. A100 percent first-attempt pass rate has been achieved in some of theprior years and everyone is very excited that the program continues itsexcellent record of success.”

Interim health professions dean Cynthia Boyle said, UMES’ “corefaculty members … work extremely hard to ensure that (physicaltherapy) students receive a quality, competitive education.”

In addition to Rabel, those faculty members include: Cynthia Gill,Janet Mutschler, Dennis Klima, Michelle Gorman, Les Keniston andprogram founder Raymond Blakeley.

UMES students chosen as Thurgood Marshall CollegeFund Scholars via an interview process in October attendedthe organization’s conference Nov. 9-13 in Washington, D.C.They joined representatives from the 47 publicly-supportedHistorically Black Colleges and Universities.

“The conference gave students a first-hand professionaldevelopment experience providing them the opportunity tolearn from and exchange ideas with some of the world’s topleaders of business and government,” said Aundra Roberts,TMCF campus coordinator and assistant director of UMES’Richard A. Henson Honors Program.

Students attended a recruitment fair among otheractivities. The TMCF for the past 14 years has nurturedstudents’ leadership skills, introduced career opportunities,created a community of scholars, provided companies accessto a talented and diverse student population and helpedstudents make connections that lead to internships and full-time positions, Roberts said.

Attendees at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund conference from left, are: (firstrow) Tochukwu Dike, Kelsey Tate, Abena Boatemaa Acheampong-Okyere, IragenaSerge Bangamwabo, Taiwo Ola, Tahja Cropper, Sarra Malik, Olivia Coleman,Roberts, (second row) Jessica Akioyamen, Noman Choudhry, TMCF StudentAmbassador Chanal Carlise, Adel Kamara, Donta Sampson, Stephanie Abaga,Mariah Dennis and Courtney Rhoades.

Team Pita Delight from left, are: Stacy Shaw, MariahJones, Tymeia Taylor, Mikelea Jones and Barry Hannah.

Tourism and Hospitality studentscompete in design project

UMES students selected as Thurgood Marshall scholars

PT class achieves 100 percentpass rate on licensure exam

Results are in for the winners of the eighth annual HospitalityManagement Design Project. It’s a tie—the first time in thecompetition. Teams Pita Delight and Diner or Dash will split a $2,000cash prize.

Team Diner or Dash from left, are: Alyssa Davis, Stephanie Abaga,Tarsha Barnwell, Jamia James, Kaila Cornelius and TanishaDeshields.

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UMES President Juliette B. Bell is among 20people who have accepted Maryland governor-electLarry Hogan’s invitation to serve as advisers assistingwith his transition into office in January.

“This presents an opportunity to provide input forissues impacting not only the Eastern Shore, but ouruniversity, the University System of Maryland andhigher education as a whole,” Bell said. “I lookforward to working with Governor Hogan and othermembers of the committee to help move the stateforward.”

Bell was one of three appointees from the EasternShore to the Hogan-Rutherford transition team, joiningstate Sen. Steve Hershey (R-Queen Anne’s County) andDel. Jeannie Haddaway (R-Talbot County) who isleaving elected office.

President Juliette B. Bell announced during anall-campus meeting in mid-November transitions inthe university’s senior leadership that will occur as2014 draws to a close.

With Dr. Ronnie Holden’s Dec. 31 retirement,Nelva Collier-White has agreed to serve as actingvice president for Administrative Affairs until theposition is filled.

Dr. James White will serve as acting vice president for Student Affairs and EnrollmentManagement until a replacement for Dr. Anthony Jenkins is identified. Jenkins has accepted asenior management position at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

National searches currently are underway to fill both vice president positions.“I want to thank both Drs. Holden and Jenkins for their leadership in the cabinet and at

the university,” Bell said.Bell also told faculty and staff she has named Stephen McDaniel “as our vice president

for Institutional Advancement. Stephen has served (the past year) in an interim role prior tohis permanent appointment.”

The president announced she has appointed Dr. Patrick Liverpool as provost and vicepresident for Academic Affairs “so that we can address the critical issues necessary for theacademic transformation at the university.” Liverpool joined Bell’s administrative team as aninterim appointee in July.

“Transitions in senior leadership are challenging, but they are not an uncommonphenomenon in higher education,” Bell said. “I see this time of transition as one in which wecan identify new leadership to guide us in the next phase of our university’s journey.”

Two other well-known UMES employees also are set to retire Dec. 31.Leon Bivens, the long-time physical plant director, hands the reins over to his deputy,

Kenneth Belton.And Richard A. Henson Honors Program director Michael Lane announced assistant

director Aundra Roberts also has decided to retire at year’s end.

Gladys B. Goslee, a member of UMES’Board of Visitors since 2009, died Nov. 5.She was 78. Mrs. Goslee taught for fourdecades, most of that time in WicomicoCounty public schools. She and herhusband, Charles, established ascholarship in UMES’ English andModern Languages department, whichher obituary recommended as a recipientof contributions in her memory.

Bell named a Hogan transition adviser

In memoriam

Larry Hogan, left, is flanked by Ellen Sauerbrey, Jimmy Rhee and Bell—three of 20appointees to the newly elected governor’s transition advisory panel.

President’s

Message

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Ericka Gregory, Miss UMES, reads to the children of the ChildDevelopment Center on campus in celebration of American EducationWeek, Nov. 17-21. During the week, a host of UMES students from theSGA, athletic department and student organizations read to thechildren at the Center and at Princess Anne Elementary school.

American Education Weekat UMES

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment hosted its annual Veterans’Luncheon November 11. Veterans were greeted by UMES PresidentJuliette B. Bell, saluted by Admissions Director Tyrone Young andgiven a special gift by the Links organization. UMES honors all whohave served in the military—in times of war or peace and appreciatesthem on Veterans’ Day and every day.

Veterans honored at luncheon

International students at UMES hosted an Ethnic Festival themed,“Passport to the World,” Nov. 20 in recognition of International Edu-cation Week. Its goal is raising awareness of education abroad op-portunities and to share the benefits of student exchange programs.

UMES is doing its part to increase the number of U.S. students thattake advantage ofeducation pro-grams around theworld, Sarah Ac-quah, director ofUMES’ Center forInternational Edu-cation said. “Werecognize that stu-dents who partici-pate in educationabroad gain theknowledge, skillsand self-reliance that are needed to compete in today’s globalized econ-omy. Studies show that employers are increasingly interested in inter-national experience among job applicants.”

UMES celebrates International Education Week

Displaying their traditionalapparel fromIndia, from left,are: VenkattaSandhya D.Seethi andKeerthiVeeramachineni.

“Entering a professional school in the United States for

international students can be quite difficult. Fortunately,

UMES has provided me with a conducive environment

and educational programs that have made it easier to

overcome this difficulty. It has also taught me that if I

study hard and focus on my future plans, I will have better

career opportunities. The professors are also very helpful

and supportive and UMES students are very friendly and

they always make me feel at home.”Keerthi Veeramachineni,

an international graduate student from India pursuing amaster’s degree in applied computer science.

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them. They are willing to stand up for what they believe.”Hall recalled growing up in Princess Anne when college students he looked up to demonstrated to end

segregationalist attitudes in the local business community as well as on campus to oppose school rules they disliked.Hall told participants the rally was the first of its kind he had seen in nearly three decades as a UMES faculty

member.Afterwards, the Harris sisters, freshman Kayana Green and sophomore Eric Gross were part of a round-table

interview with a National Public Radio correspondent, where each discussed the impact of Brown’s death.“Even though we are young,” Gross said, “we can still have our voice. We can still be heard.”Kianna Harris, the NAACP chapter president, said when she heard a grand jury declined to recommend charges

against the police officer who shot Brown, “I dropped my phone. I was shocked. I got very emotional.”She decided to channel those emotions into an activity to rally others who felt the same way.The rally attracted attention of lower Eastern Shore journalists, who accurately characterized the rally as respectful

and inspirational.“We are so proud of you,” said Roxie Dennis, an NAACP member from Worcester County. “Change takes time. Hold

on. Hold out.”Added James Pinkett, a Dorchester County NAACP branch member who came to UMES to support the students:

“Freedom comes with a price. Keep up the good work.”Kianna Harris views Brown’s death and similar events involving young African-Americans with measured caution.“I’m happy with the (rally’s) turnout,” she said. “I was very nervous. It was a good feeling to see so many people

and have the administration’s support.”But, she added, events of the past four months conjured unsettling advice that her parents offered her and her

siblings about the world they would be entering when they left home.“I don’t want to raise an African-American male in this society as it is now,” she told the radio interviewer.Gross, one of the students who also did the radio interview, said, “I feel change can happen.”

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