Fayetteville State University Homecoming ‘96 Edition Page 7 cS Ins>tallation Evonts 0^ ■-I- iT Ml ■m The North Carolina Jazz Ensemble, directed by FSU alumnus David Leggett (front row middle), performed for an Inaugural Concert on Thursday, September 19. The NCJE’s repertoire of Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Woodie Herman and Count Basie hits delighted the audience. (Far left) Dr. Samuel Proctor delivered a thought-provoking keynote address to an audience of2,000. (Middle) Dr. McLeod (standing) chats with guests at festive reception that followed the Installation Ceremony. (Right) Dr. and Mrs. McLeod and 500 guests truly enjoyed themselves at the Chancellor’s Inaugural Dinner and Ball held Friday evening at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux. President C.D. Spangler, Jr. (left) introduced (left to right): Jeff McLeod, son of Dr. McLeod; Dr. Willis B. McLeod; Mrs. Jacqueline Cumbo McLeod; and Mrs. McLeod’s mother, Mrs. Wilma F. Cumbo, before the Oath of Office was administered to Dr. McLeod. 1 % I ■ FSU student Clarence Webb presented Anthony T. Grant, senior vice president of NationsBank, with a token of thanks at die Corporate Breakfast held on Wednesday, September 18. Mr. Grant urged area business | executives to support education because it is the basis of all progress. Members of FSU’s Kappa Alpha Psi chapter congratulated Dr. McLeod at the Bronco Bar-b-que on Saturday, September 21, 1996 which featured a variety of live bands and drew over 300 people. Mrs. McLeod (right) chats with Adrien Johnson of Coca Cola, a sponsor of the Chancellor’s Picnic on Saturday. Students in music, drama, and dance performed at an Arts Extravaganza tribute to Chancellor McLeod on Tuesday. W " A Thank You to Fayetteville from Chancellor and Mrs. Willis B. McLeod Dear Clierislied Friends: ’ Jackie and 1 are sincerely grateful for the warm support you have shown to us since our return home to Fayetteville. We especially appreciate your best wishes, your j)resence, and your moral sup])ort during the recent week of activities celebrating my Installation as Chancellor of Fayetteiille State University. May God continue to richly, bless each and every one of you. Sincerely, . Dr. & Mrs. Willis B. McLeod

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