WSSU HOMECOMING
WSSU's event
is more than
just a parade
BY TEV1N ST1NSON
THE CHRONICLE
The booming sound of
bass drums, mixed with
joyous laughter echoed
through the crowded
streets of downtown
Winston-Salem this past
weekend as Winston
Salem State University's
annual Homecoming
parade pounded the pave
ment.
The parade began at
Fourth and Poplar Streets
and ended at Bowman
Gray Stadium, located on
Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive.
Over the years the
parade has become one of
the most anticipated events
associated with WSSU's
homecoming, not just for
alumni and students but for
the community as well.
For many who live in
the vicinity of the histori
cally black university,
attending the parade is a
family tradition.
A number of residents
said they remember their
parents taking them to the
parade and felt it was
important to pass that tradi
tion on to their children .
Lakiesha Robinson said
she looks forward to the
parade because it gives her
a chance to see people she
hasn't seen in years or
since the previous year's
parade.
"The parade is definite
ly a tradition for my family
and friends," she contin
ued. "It's more than just a
parade. It feels more like a
family reunion than any
thing else."
A number of attendees
showed up over an hour
early to beat the rush and
find a good spot to stand.
Some even brought lawn
chairs for a more comfort
able view.
In years past, over
1,000 people crowded the
streets just to catch a
glimpse as local bands,
step teams and dance
troops did their thing.
Marching bands from
Walkertown, Parkland and
Carver high schools all par
ticipated in this year's
parade. A number of bands
from other states partici
pated as well, including
Crossland High School
from Maryland, and
Heritage High School,
which traveled ^ from
Florida.
Heritage band director
Brandon Jenkins, a WSSU
alumnus, said, although the
weather was cooler than
they are accustomed to, the
opportunity to participate
in the parade is one he, nor
his students will never for
get.
"Bringing the band to
North Carolina was cool,
both figuratively and liter
ally," he said. "We are still
on Cloud Nine."
Throughout the jour
ney, Chancellor Elwood L.
Robinson and his wife,
Myra, frequently got out of
the vehicle they were rid
ing in to greet and mingle
with members of the com
munity.
A number of residents
welcomed Robinson to the
city with handshakes and
words of encouragement.
A few mentioned that see
ing Robinson blend with
residents showed them that
he is a man of the people.
James Herd said seeing
the newly installed chan
cellor walk parts of the
parade route was different
and exciting at the same
time.
"All the years I've
attended the parade, I don't
think I've ever seen a chan
cellor do that," he contin
ued." I'm excited to see the
impact he makes on the
university and this commu
nity."
Photos by Tevin Stinsun
A member of Winston
Salem State University's
Marching Band makes
his way down Fourth
Street during the
Homecoming parade on
Saturday, Oct. 31.
Nurses' banquet
honors trendsetters
BY TORI P. HAYNESWORTH
FOR THE CHRONICLE
The Winston-Salem
State University Nursing
Alumni Organization had
its annual scholarship ban
quet on Thursday, Oct. 29,
at the McNeil Banquet Hall
in the Anderson
Conference Center >, on
WSSU's campus.
The banquet took place
during WSSU's homecom
ing, held Oct. 24 through
Oct. 31.
The evening captured
two honorees who were
given awards for being
trendsetters of the 21st cen
tury, and taking their nurs
ing careers to the next level
going above and beyond
the call of duty. Both of the
recipients were graduates
and alumni of WSSU.
"A trendsetter is a game
changer, a risk taker, an
inspired innovator, and a
love of culture," said alum
na Constance Carlton.
"These two honorees are
people on the move in the
health arena. They are lead
ers, pace makers, and pace
setters who are inspiring
the next generation."
Bettie Little presented
an award to the first hon
oree, Dr. Clifton Kenon.
Dr. Kenon has many
years of experience being a
lactation nurse helping
women with breastfeeding
and helping infants with
their nutrition, as well as
working in public health.
"I want to thank every
family that has trusted me
with their care, whether it
being the hospital or at the
community setting," said
Kenon. "You, the patients,
the people that I had the
opportunity to serve, are
truly the highlight of my
t f
career."
Dr. Kenon also took the
time out of thanking his
first nursing manager at
Duke University Medical
Center, who helped him
pave the way to pursue his
nursing career, breaking
the color barrier and defy
ing the odds of being a
male nurse. Kenon also had
the pleasure of meeting
with First Lady Michelle
Obama.
Sandra Wilder present
ed the next award to the
second honoree, Capt.
Twanda Scales.
Scales, after graduating
from WSSU, started off
working at Brenner
Children's Hospital, before
taking an interest in
becoming a travelling
nurse. She now resides in
Maryland working for the
National Institute of
Health.
"Nursing is a serious
profession, it's nothing that
you take for granted. And I
just have to consider is this
something I can do, work
with people, knowing that
they trust me, to make sure
that they can exit the hospi
tal and they get the best
care from someone who is
compassionate," said
Scales.
Capt. Scales reflected
how she was determined to
complete the nursing pro
gram, and how study
groups and help from the
faculty was much appreci
ated. She also acknowl
edged her family and
friends being a support sys
tem.
Another highlight of
the ceremony was when
Charlena Garrison, presi
dent of the WSSU Nursing
Alumni Organization, rec
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Capt. Twanda Scales
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