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Mr. Ballard attended Bowie State College from 1961-1966 and majored in Secondary Education with a concentration in Math. Mr. Ballard served as the President of the Student Body and Vice President of the Jr. Class. Just to name a few of his academic achievements included attending the Washington Post Small College All- Maryland Team and All Maryland in scoring from 1962-1963. He made all conferences in his Jr. and Sr. year and All Tournament Teams. His most outstanding effort was against Delaware State - 0 points 1st half - 30 points in the second half.
Mr. Ballard’s professional career consisted of the following organizations and titles; Teacher of Math for 5 years in Baltimore County, Sears and General Electric. Mr. Ballard had been with MNCPPC for 28 years. Mr. Ballard is a widower of Mrs. Pauletta C. Ballard (former Ms. Bowie State). He has (4) children, Michele A. Mendez, Myron A. Ballard, Maria A. Ballard and Adrian Delesi, (3) grandchildren, Arbette, Arliss, and Jay Mendez.
Mr. Ballard’s Highlight - When I became a starter my freshman year, then I knew I belong on the college level.
Dione F. Bowlding I
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CRAIG A. BROWN
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Craig A. Brown of Annapolis, M.D. graduated from Bowie State College in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. WE NEED POST BOWIE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
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Craig began his athletic career at the age of 5 pitching in a 6 & 7 year old youth softball league. In high school, Craig was an all-county 4A soccer player. At Bowie State, he recorded more wins as a pitcher than any pitcher in Bowie State history (19) and had the most wins (6) in a season twice (1981 & 1982). Mr. Brown started in 3 double headers and over the 4 years he played all positions except center field and catcher. During his college career, Bowie State baseball team: 1980 the team made it to the NAIA District Tournament, 1981 Bowie State received runner-up in the District NAIA Tournament.1982 Bowie State entered the CIAA and won the Championship & 1983, as the team captain the team was runner-up in the CIAA Tournament where he pitched an entire game for a win against St. Paul. Craig had a career batting average of .370 (high of .433 in 1983). Moreover, as a two sport letterman, Craig also holds the record for the longest punt of 82 yards for the Bowie State Football Team.
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In his community, Craig is simply known as Coach. A named bestowed to him by generations of boys and girls that he has coached throughout the years. He served as coach for Bywater Boys & Girls Club (B&GC), Columbia Park Rec. and Glenarden B&GC (Football, Basketball & Soccer). Craig is also AAU coach who has coached for PG Jaguars AAU boys basketball team and currently coaches for Team SOL AAU girls basketball. Craig’s community service extents to his church the First Baptist Church of Glenarden(FBCG) where he faithfully serves on the Male Choir, feed the hungry ministry, Sunday School Teacher and Brothers In Discipleship (BID) ministry.
Craig is a member of Omega Psi Phi and served as a SGA Treasurer.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
He has worked over 30 years in the Accounting and Finance field where he is currently a Business Finance Manager for the Department of the Navy.
FAMILY
Craig is married to his college sweetheart Angela and they have 2 children Justin and Bianca, and is the proud grandparent his lovely granddaughter Kayla.
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Women's Professional Basketball Player
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Robert Sterling Green
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Received Bachelor of Arts 1974.
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Two-Time Bowie State Baseball MVP selection as an outfielder/pitcher.
Started and played in every inning of every Bowie State Baseball game for over three seasons.
MVP of the Southern Maryland Independent Baseball League, and Triple Crown Winner.
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in Business Administration with a concentration in Management (December 2000).
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Specialist within the Department of the Navy.
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Over 14 years of football coaching experience in Prince George's County, Maryland. Taught,
mentored, and coached over 400 student athletes. Most of the young men (predominately
African Americans) graduated from high school to attend and graduate from two year and four
year colleges/universities. Eight of the young men advanced to play professional football (active rosters and/or practice squads).
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John Sidney Sheppard, aka J. Sidney Sheppard, attended the Maryland State Teachers College at Bowie, known today as Bowie State University. He graduated from Bowie in 1947, with a Degree in Education, which was four years behind his original classmates due to a tour of duty in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Sheppard received an honorable discharge at the rank of Second Lieutenant.
Mr. Sheppard went on to earn a Master's Degree in Physical Education in 1954 from New York University.
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Mr. Sheppard is a four year lettermen in Men's Basketball and after serving his time in the U.S. Army, he was proclaimed as one of the most outstanding players on the team. Mr. Sheppard is widely recognized as the "Father" of the Bowie State College Hall of Fame because it was at his direction, as President of the Bowie State College Alumni Association, that the Bowie State College Hall of Fame was reconstituted.
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Mr. Sheppard is a former, twice elected, President of the Bowie State University Alumni Association, Inc. and a Lifetime Member. He is a Member of the Fred Carroll Alumni Chapter and he is a Member and Former Chairman of the BSU Foundation. Sidney Sheppard is also a Former member and Chairman of the Bowie State College Board of Visitors.
In addition to being active with BSU, Sidney Sheppard is involved in several other community endeavors. He is the Executive Director of the William T. Dorsey Educational Fund, an organization that makes an annual monetary contribution to Bowie State. He was the Executive Director of the David Shockley Foundation, which has an established endowed scholarship at Bowie State University. He is the Vice President of the Former Students of Robert Moton High School, Inc. Sidney is a member of James Mosher Associates, one of Baltimore's outstanding little league associations. He managed a team for James Mosher for over 12 years and also served as the organization's President, Chairman of the Board, General Manager, Commissioner, and Secretary. Mr. Sheppard is also a founding member of the Zeus, Inc., a men's social and service club, and is an active member of the White Rock United Methodist Church in Sykesville.
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Mr. Sheppard served for over 37 years as a Teacher, Coach, and Administrator in the State of Maryland's Public School system, with his last assignment as the Department Chair of Physical Education at Calverton Junior High in Baltimore.
FAMILY
Sidney was married to Evelyn Pritchett, Class of 1947, for 37 years until her death in August 1988. Sidney and Evelyn had two children, John Sidney Sheppard, Jr. (deceased) and Traci Sheppard Allotey. Sidney is a proud grandfather to three - Lori Sheppard, Kaaya Allotey, and Cameron Allotey.
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· Attended Bowie State University from 1994 to 2003.
· Received Bachelor of Science degree in 2003.
· Attended Towson University from 2009 to 2012. Received Master of Music degree in 2012.
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· Played IFL football with the Erie Invaders in 2000
· Athletic Career began as a running back in 1994.
· Freshmen year had the highest team average per carry.
· Also lead the team in rushing his senior year that helped the Bulldogs turn the corner into the winning column.
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· Serves on the trustee ministry for the Fountain Baptist Church in East Baltimore City
· Member of the BSU Southern Alumni Chapter
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Public School Teacher
· Harford County Public Schools, Band Director/Music Teacher
· Music & Arts, Trumpet Teacher
· Professional Jazz Trumpeter
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· Married: Geri E. Strother
· Children: Emmett H. Strother
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· Freshmen year averaged 8.5 yards per carry against the 8th ranked Division II team in the nation. (New Haven University)
· Ran for 149 yards and a 40 yard touchdown against Cheney University in September of 1997
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1999 - CIAA CHAMPIONS
Nakia Butler, Monique (Vaughn) Drummond, Brenda (Jackson) Gray, Naronda Leggett. Jessie Hicks, Sharna Gray (Garrett), Douglas Robins
Rebecca Rolle, Tenille (Thomas) Stokes, Dawn Shawntel Lewis, Clarence Williams, Denay Fields, Trenita Shields, Keisha Todd, Kaymina Thompson
Jocelyn Williams
Head Coach: Edward C. Davis
Assistant Coaches: Douglas Robertson and Jessie Hicks
Manager: Moniques R. White-Chiselom
Team Members: Rashida Brooks, Anita (Creek) Thomas, Dawn Hancock, Brenonda Jackson-Gray, Neleya Lee, Brandey (Lemons) Blunt, Yolanda Matthews, Kimberly (McCall) Ford, Uti Middleton, Rebecca Rolle, Noell (White) Grant, Tarsha (Wilson) Cavanaugh and Beverly Winstead
Head Coach Clarence Thomas Offensive Coordinator • Robert Caldwell Defensive Coordinator Jerry Ricucci
Coach Sidney Hall Coach Fred Sumrall
Donald Ball - Captain, Dwaine Bryant, Harvey Collier, Ronald Evan, Sid Gardner, Larry Hawkins, Charles Jackson, Randy kinney, Ervin Mcbride, Kevin Mitchell, Gregory Parks, Norris Roy, Earl Speights - Captain, Phil Vaughn, Donald Williams, Stewart Benn, Tony Byrum, Mike Collins, Dennis Fleming, Mike-Collins, Raymond Gerald, Vernon Henderson, James Jones, George lee, Andre McCollough, Ricardo Mitchell, Steve Pittman, Ricky Simmons, Melvin, Stokes, MdVln Stokes, Aubrey Waddy, Floyd Williams, Dione Bowlding, Milton, Carr, Tony C:osby, Kevin Fleming, Tim Hall, William Holiday, Paul Jones, Butch Lyons, Gregory McCollough - Captain, David Nickens, Richard Rolle, Brian Smith, Michael Thomas, Stanley Walder, L.eo, Melvin Beckwith, Antonio Clatterbuck, Charles Davis, Brian Freeman, Alvin Hailstorks, Arthur Jackson
Richard Kelly, Jacques Maultsby, Wilkins McNair, Arcie O'Neil, Greg Rosser, Bruce Smith, William Valentine, Kerry Whitehood, William Travers
Athletic Director: A.C. Jordan Sports information Director: Willie Mason
Cheerleaders: Regina Guyther Captain: Sharon Henderson, Valerie (Taylor) Hebert Smith, Sheila Thorne Valentine. Tywanna Henry
Trainers: Fred Mathis and Ronnie
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