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Mr. WILLIAM G. BOSTIC, JR. *BASEBALL 1972-1976* HOF 2016
October 1, 1954, Baltimore, MD
EDUCATION
Baltimore Public School System, City College, Baltimore, MD 1969-1972
Attended Bowie State College/University 1972-1977; Business Management Major;
Received Bachelor of Science Degree 1977
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Baltimore’s Forest Park Pony League – All-Star 3rd baseman, 1968 State Champions;
All-Star 1st baseman, 1969 State Champions
City College Baseball – 1970-1971, Outfield, Pitcher
Bowie State Baseball Team – 1972-1976, 1975 NAIA Conference Champions, first
baseball team conference champions
Pitching Record 18-7, 5 saves
Two-one hitters
Five Pick-offs, including two in one inning without throwing pitch
Allowed one home run in four seasons
Inducted into Bowie State Hall of Fame – 1988
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
United State Census Bureau - Began Census Bureau career in 1976 as a statistician trainee, as a co-op student. Presently, a
statistician and the Census Bureau’s Associate Director for Economic Programs, since August 2010. Oversee operations of the
Census Bureau’s Economic Programs Directorate. Serves as the advisor to the Census Bureau Director and Deputy Director on
economic statistics programs. The Economic Directorate has more than 1400 employees and an annual budget of more than $400
million. Has served in the ranks of the Senior Executive Service for the last 18 years. Received numerous awards including three
Bronze Medal Awards from the Census Bureau for Superior Federal Service; two Silver Medals and one Gold Medal Awards from
the Department of Commerce for Distinguished Achievements for Federal Service. With more than 40 years of public service at
the Census Bureau, retiring at year’s end.
In 2011, appeared on C-Span’s “America By the Numbers” program where he presented monthly statistics and trends, 1996-2011,
on residential construction, international trade for goods and services, and retail sectors, respectively. These data provided a
snapshot of the U.S. economy recovery from the Great Recession.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
Vice-President, African American Federal Executive Association
Member-At-Large, Bowie State University, College of Business, newly formed Alumni Advisory Board
Charter Member of the Mid-Atlantic BSU Alumni Chapter-Prince George’s County, Maryland
Lifetime Member of the Bowie State University National Alumni Association.
FAMILY
Married: Ann Bostic
Adult Children: Carla Johnson, Niquia Spencer, Dawn Tucker
Sons-in-law: James Johnson, Harold Spencer, Michael Thompson
Grandchildren: Sidney Spencer, Dasia Thompson, Darren Tucker
MICHAEL R. BOURNIQUE *TENNIS* HOF 2016
December 8, 1955
Richmond, Virginia.
EDUCATION
- Richmond Public School System. 1970 - 1974, John Marshall High School, Richmond, Virginia.
- Bowie State College, 1974 - 1978, Bowie Maryland.
- Electronic Computer Programming Institute, 1987.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Captain and Co-Captain, John Marshall High School Varsity Tennis Team, 1972 - 1974.
- Member of the Bowie State College Legacy Men's Tennis Teams, 1974 - 1978.
- Selected Most Valuable Player, 1974 - 1978, Bowie State College.
- Selected League's Men's Singles Tennis Champion, 1978.
- Selected as the number 1 ranked Singles and Doubles Men's Tennis Player, Bowie State College.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- Grafton Integrated Health Network, YEARS, Residential Life Coach, Richmond, Virginia.
- Micro Industries, Years, Systems Repair Specialist, Columbus, Ohio.
- Young Men's Christian Association, YEARS, Camp Director for Physical Education, North Richmond, Virginia.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Member of the Bowie State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (BSUNAA)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Virginia
- Past Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA)
- An avid cyclist, Michael participates in fundraising bike-rides for the Virginia chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Breast Cancer Society and Autism Society of America.
FAMILY
- Parents: Adolph and Doris Bournique
- Siblings:
HIGHLIGHTS
Michael's parents, now deceased, encouraged him to succeed and gave him his first tennis racquet. He also thanks his sister, brother and cousins for their continuous support. Michael acknowledges his team mates, coaches, athletic staff and the extended Bowie family. Black and Gold forever.
RASHIDA S. BROOKS *WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 1969-1999* HOF 2016
May 16, 1975
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
EDUCATION
- Philadelphia Public School System. West Philadelphia High 1990-91; Overbrook High, 1991-1994.
- Bowie State University, 1994-1999, Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Member of the Bowie State University 3 Time Champion CIAA Women's Basketball Team.
- Rashida was the 3rd woman in Bowie State's history to reach the 1,000 point plateau.
- Rashida is the 3rd All-Time Career Scoring Leader with 1,565 points.
- Rashida became one of the first female to grab over 1000 rebounds (1034 in total) and 234 blocked shots. Rashida ranked in Top 10 in the CIAA in scoring, field goal percentage, rebounds and blocked shots.
- During the 1998 CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament, Rashida registered her first triple double netting 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 blocks to help the Lady Bulldogs move easily to the final round and on their way to capture their second CIAA championship title.
- In the 1996-97 CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament, Rashida was selected to the CIAA All-Tournament Team and the 1996-97 CIAA All-Conference Team.
- 1997-98, Rashida was again selected to the CIAA All-Tournament Team and All-Conference Team. Also, Rashida was selected to the 1997-98 All-South Atlantic Regional Team.
- 1997-98, Rashida was selected as the Best Western Basketball Holiday Classic's Most Valuable Player. 1998-99, Rashida was selected to the CIAA All-Tournament Team and All-Conference Team.
- 1998-99, Rashida was selected as the CIAA Conference's Player of the Year.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- Positive Resolutions, 2008 - Present, Clinical Case Coordinator.
- Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging, 2006 - 2008, Care Manager.
- Delaware State University, 2000 - 2001, Graduate Assistant Coach.
- Istanbul and Italy, 1999, Invited for Professional Women's Basketball Tryouts.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- National Association of Case Management (NACM)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Member of the Bowie State University National Alumni Association, Inc.
FAMILY
- Children: Enaya Brooks, Isaiah Brooks
- Mother: Adele Brooks
- Sister: Page Peterson
- Brother: James Brooks. Troy Peterson and Guye Peterson.
HIGHLIGHTS
Rashida led the CIAA in field goal percentage at .557; Registered 12 double-doubles in the regular season; Averaged 15.2 points a game (53.2 percent shooting from the field); Averaged 13.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.5 blocked shots a game during the 96-97 season; First Bowie State Basketball Player (men's or women's) in school history to score 1,500 points and grab 1,000; First-generation graduate; 1997 and 1999 All American (Honorable Mention); 2015 Sports Hall of Fame Team Inductee.
MS. LAWANNA DENISE (AIKENS) DOWTIN
September 27, 1956
Washington, D.C.
EDUCATION
- District of Columbia Public School System. 1972 - 1975, Western Senior High.
- Bowie State College, 1975 - 1981, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
High School Athletic Achievements.
- Coach and Cheerleading Team Captain, 1978 -1980.
- Member of the 1976 and 1977 Cheerleading Teams.
- Ms. Calendar Girl Contest - Selected Miss November (1981-1982).
- Modern Dance Outstanding Award, 1981.
- Successfully advocated for the Cheerleaders acceptance in the BSU Sport Hall Of Fame.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- Verizon Communication and Associated Communication Companies, 1982 - 2010.
- Verizon Central Office Technician, 2000-2010.
- Bell Atlantic Network Operations and Technical Support, 1992- 2000.
- Bell Atlantic National and Local Advertising Specialist, 1984 - 1992.
- C&P Telephone Repair Clerk, 1982 - 1984.
- District of Columbia Public Schools System, Teacher, 1981-1982.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Founder and Manager, Maryland Magic Dream Teams Boys and Girls, Ages 7-18, Prince George's County, Maryland, 1992-2010.
- Chair of the 1992 "Strut" Scholarship Fundraiser for the American Business Women’s Association.
- Member of the American Business Women's Association
- Bowie State University's Golden Girls (GG) Cheerleading Team, Volunteer, 2013-2015.
- Lifetime Member Bowie State University National Alumni Association (BSUNAA), 2014.
- Member of the BSUNAA Membership Committee, 2014 - Present.
- Bowie State University Sports Hall of Fame Alumni Chapter, Executive Director, 2013 - Present.
- Member of the BSU Sports Hall of Fame Alumni Chapter's Selection Committee, 2013 - Present.
- Sweetheart, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Bowie State Chapter 1976.
FAMILY
- Parents: James (deceased) and Antonell; Sister Toinette (Deceased); Sons; Marcus, etc.
HIGHLIGHTS
Lawanna holds a great passion for sports and cheerleading in particular. She established sports teams to involve her young sons in sports programs which developed their character. She coached, cheered and encouraged as her sons became standout athletes at the high school and college level. Her middle son was signed to an National Football League (NFL) contract in 2012. Lawanna is now encouraging her two young grandchildren to participate in Boys and Girls Clubs sports programs.
Special Note: To Dr Audrey Lucas Brown. Thank you for the Nomination to Bowie State H.O.F. We share this presentation now and forever more. To my parents: James (deceased) and Antonell Thompson. When I did not know, you always knew. Thank you for your love and guidance. To my sister, Toni (deceased), this is for all the times we shared at BSC. I miss and love you. GOLDEN GIRLS SAY WHAT…..“HEY GGs.“
DWAYNE A. FROST *FOOTBALL 2004-2008* HOF 2016
November 2, 1982, Washington, DC
EDUCATION
- Prince George’s County Public School System, High School-Largo High School, Largo, MD, 2000 Graduate
- College- Bowie State University, 2004-2009, Bachelor of Science- Communications Degree,2009 Graduate
ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- 4 year starter at Left Tackle
- 3 Year Team Captain (2006-2008)
- 2004-BSU Strength and Conditioning Most Improved
- 2005-CIAA All rookie Team
- 2005-Member of Eastern Division Champion Team
- 2005-Member of Pioneer Bowl team
- 2007- All CIAA Pre Season 1st team
- 2007- All CIAA 2nd Team
- 2007- Don Hanson’s All South East Region 3rd Team
- 2008-All CIAA Pre Season 1st team
- CIAA Offensive Lineman of the Week- 9/1/2008
- 2008- All CIAA 1st Team
- 2008-HBCU All American team
- 2008- East Coast Bowl Participant Voted Best Overall Lineman Award
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- Federal Government, Personnel Security Specialist,2014-Present
- Department of State, Data Integrity Specialist, 2011-2014
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- P.I.T.S. Sports, Contributor, Non-Profit Organization 2013- Present; The Goal and mission of the P.I.T.S league is to effectively impact the community through avenue of sports. We seek to provide an outlet for the youth to participate in sports by educating them on how sports can be used as a vehicle to bring about endless opportunities.
FAMILY
- Married: Wife- Ebony Frost
- Children: Daughter- Nevaeh D. Frost
- Parents: Michael, Sr. and Rosalind Frost
- Siblings: Michael, Jr. and Alice Frost
HIGHLIGHTS
- Anchored the Offensive line with 39 of 42 game started; helped pave the way for two league leading rushers with over 1000 yards each.
VICTOR ALAN JACKSON *FOOTBALL 1977-1981* HOF 2016
August 6th 1959
EDUCATION
- Prince Georges County Public School Duval High School Seabrook Maryland. 1974 - 1977
- Attended Bowie State College/University from 1977 to 1981 and Majored in Business Administration. Received Bachelor of Science Degree 1981.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- High School, Washington Post 2nd Team All Metropolitan - 1977
- College, 2nd Team All CIAA 1976
- College 1st team All CIAA Defensive Back & 1st team All CIAA Return man 1980
- College 1st team All American Sheridan Broadcasting Network 1980
- College 1st team Kodak All American 1980
- College 1st team Associated Press All American 1980
- College 1st team NAIA All American 1980
- College Played in Sheridan Black College All America Game in Jackson Mississippi 1980
- College Member of Bowie State Men’s Basketball team 1977
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- New Orleans Saints Football Team (NFL) 1980
- Washington Federal Football Team (USFL) 1982-1983
- Orlando Renegades Football Team (USFL) 1984
- Indianapolis Colts Football Team (NFL) 1986
- Los Angeles Raiders Football Team (NFL) 1987
- Capital Copy Products Office Equipment Sales Manager 1987-1991
- Fujitsu Office equipment District Sales Manager 1991- 1995
- DANKA Regional Sales Manager 1995-1996
- Xerox Major Account Sales Representative 1997 -2000
- Konica Minolta District Sales Manager 2000- Present
- Owner Professional Referee Organization 2005 -Present
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- High School Football Coach Largo High 1998- 2006
- High School Basketball Coach 2004- 2006
FAMILY
- Married: Kathleen Jackson
- Adult Children: Westley Jackson & Matthew Jackson
HIGHLIGHTS
- Marrying Kathleen Durham October 5th 1987
BRANDEY LEMONS-BLUNT *WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 1993-1997 *HOF 2016
EDUCATION
New Kent Public School System, New Kent High School, New Kent, Virginia, 1989 - 1993.
Bowie State University, 1993 - 1997, Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education.
Virginia Commonwealth University, 1998 - 1999, Sports Medicine
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
New Kent High School - Averaged 24 Points per game; 4.7 Assist per game; and 5.9 Steals per game.
New Kent High School - All-Time Leading Scorer with 1,800+ points. Selected to: All-District, All Regional, and All State Girls Basketball Teams. Selected as the Daily Press' Girls Basketball Player of Year, 1993. Boo Williams AAU Girls Basketball Program - Selected to play in the AAU All-Star Game at Rutgers University, Trenton, NJ. Selected to play in the State of Virginia's All-East/West Game in Hampton, VA.
Bowie State University - Four year starter for the Lady Bulldogs Women's Basketball Team.
CIAA Conference - All-Rookie Team, 1993-1994; CIAA Conference - All-Conference Teams - 1994-1995, 1995-1996, and 1996-1997.
CIAA Conference - All-Tournament Teams - 1994-1995, 1995-1996, and 1996-1997.
Selected to the Black College Sports Information Directors' Association (BCSIDA) All-Rookie Team, 1993-1994.
Selected as an All-American by the Black College Sports Information Directors' Association, 1995.
NCAA Division II Kodak All-American, 1995-1996.
Best Western Women's Basketball Holiday Classic - Selected Most Valuable Player (MVP) 1996.
CIAA Conference - Player of the Year, 1997; CIAA Conference - CIAA Tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP), 1997.
All-South Atlantic Region Team Selection, 1997.
Bowie State University's All-Time Scoring Leader with 1,645 points, 1997. Now 2nd All-Time Scoring Leader.
CIAA Conference - Ranked in Top 10 in Scoring, Steals, and Field Goal Percentage, 1997.
CIAA Conference - Leading Free Throw Shooting 78%, 1997.
CIAA Conference - CIAA Legends Game - Most Valuable Player (MVP), 1998.
Bowie State University Sports Hall of Fame Team Inductee, 1996-97 Women's Basketball CIAA Championship Team, 2015.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Verizon Communications - 2000 - 2003
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach - Phoebus High School, Hampton, VA - 2004-2006
Head Girls Basketball Coach - Lakeland High School, Suffolk, VA. - 2007 - Present
Independent Senior Consultant - Thirty-One Gifts, Inc. 2012 - Present
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
Bowie State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (BSUNAA)
FAMILY
Married: Dr. Steven G. Blunt (13 Years); two children - Nakari (10) and Kori (4).
Mother: Gayle Lemons; Aunts: Talitha Lemons, Renalda Lemons-Turner, Hermione Lemons-Otey and Charlita Lemons.
Uncles: Herman Lemons, Jr., Thomas Anderson.
HIGHLIGHTS
Scored a career high 41 points vs Norfolk State on my Birthday, 01/23/95. Led the Bowie State University Lady Bulldogs Women's Basketball Team in Scoring all 4 years. Inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame, 1999. CIAA Conference - CIAA's Top 100 All-Time Greatest Players and Coaches - #28 of 100, 2012.
MARLENE D. MANNING *WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD 1977-1980* HOF 2
January 17, 1958, Fort Knox, Kentucky
EDUCATION
- Prince George’s County Public School System, 1973-1976, High Point High School, Beltsville, MD.
- Bowie State College, 1976 - 1980, Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Science. Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Conferred May 1981
- Bowie State University, 2001 - 2004, Master of Arts Degree, Human Resources Development
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Member of the Legacy Women’s Track and Field Team, 1977-1980.
- Only female member of the Track Team in 1978.
- Member of the Women’s Volleyball Team, 1977-1978
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- United States Postal Service, 1988 - Present. Various positions: Information Systems Specialist/Security Control Officer, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Services Technician, Payroll and Time and Attendance Clerk and Clerk.
- Disclosure Information Group, Clerk, 1986-1988.
- Raleigh Haberdashery, Marketing/Sales Representative, 1984-1986.
- Prince Georges County Public School System, Teacher, 1981-1983.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., 1978 to present.
- Member of Toastmasters International, Achieved Distinguished Toastmaster (DMT).
- Jurisdictional Team Leader for the Mount Calvary Holy Churches of America, Inc.
- Member of the Voices Of Calvary Choir, 1983 to Present. Choir president 1983-1993.
- Section Leader of the Voices of Calvary, 2007 – Present.
- Senior Parental Aide for the Junior Voices of Calvary Children’s Choir, 1999-2007
CHURCH AFFILIATION
- Minister Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, 610 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002.
FAMILY
- Married to Joseph W. Manning Adult Children: Channae D. Manning and Aaron M. Manning
- Sister, Sandra Collins, Brother, Andre Collins and Sister-in-love Graduated from Bowie State. Daughter, Channae Manning, Graduated from Bowie State University, 2015. Bowie State University is our family’s College of choice.
HIGHLIGHTS
DR. JOHN ORGAN * COACH FOOTBALL 1976-1986*HOF 2016
JAMES BARNEY WATERS AWARD
The Honorable Dr. John Organ
Lynchburg, Virginia
Dr. John M. Organ received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Virginia State University in Health, Physical Education and Recre-
ation; received his Master of Education Degree from Lynchburg College in Physical Education; and received his Doctorate Degree
from George Washington University in Administration.
Dr. John M. Organ has taught Health, Physical Education and Sports Management at Bowie State University since 1976. He was
Athletic Director at Bowie from 1980 until 1985, and Head Football Coach from 1976 until 1985, all while maintaining a full trach-
ing load.
Dr. Organ was responsible for Bowie's gaining entrance into the Central Intercolliege Athletic Association (CIAA) Conference after
talking to former President Dr. Rufus Barfield with the idea. Once the idea was approved, the President found out Bowie did not
have funds for the entrance fee. This did not stop Dr. Organ because providing our students' with this opportunity to join the CIAA
was extremely important. As the head football coach, he discussed the problem with the football team and how they could help
Bowie State join the CIAA Conference. They were willing to play away games so they could raise every dollar for the guarantees.
These young men made the sacrifice for dear old Bowie and without them the current student-athletes and coaches would not be en-
joying the fruits from those defeats.
Prior to coming to Bowie State, Dr. Organ taught at Howard University where he was an Assistant Football Coach, Head Wrestling
and Golf Coach. His wrestling teams won six Championships, 3 CIAA and 3 MEAC, during his six years of coaching. Additional-
ly, the golf teams won four Championships in six years of competition. Dr. Organ won and received numerous coaching awards
from the Western District Football Association in Virginia, CIAA, MEAC, and NAIA.
Dr. Organ was selected as an official to referee Regional District Wrestling Championships from 1966 until 2000. He received other
honors including the NAIA District Football Coach of the Year in 1978; the DC Coach of the Year in 1978; received the DC Coach-
es Association Football Appreciation Award in 1981; the AKA Outstanding Leadership Award in 1991; appointed to the Montgom-
ery County Physical Fitness Commission in 1986; and induction into the Lynchburg, Virginia Chamber of Commerce area Sports
Hall of Fame in 1997.
Dr. Organ and Dr. Stewart wrote and presented Bowie State's Sports Management Program which was approved by the USM Board
of Regents and Maryland Higher Education Commission in the fall of 2007. The Sports Management Program includes eight (8)
concentrations in Business (4) and in Communication (4). Nighty eight percent of the graduates have 3.00 GPA or better.
Dr. Organ says his main objective has been to help provide our students with a quality education. "I feel and always have felt; if I
would not want my children to be poorly treated I could not stand silent while other parents' children are not Bowie's first priority."
MYRA R. (GREEN) ROBINSON *WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 1974-1978* HOF
April 11, 1956
Washington, D.C.
EDUCATION
- DC Public School System, Cardozo High School, Washington, D.C. 1972 – 1974
- Bowie State College/ University - 1974-1978, Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting 1978
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Cardozo Senior High School, 1972 - 1974, Girls Basketball Team Captain Junior and Senior year.
- Cardozo High Girls Basketball Team, 1973, won the Interhigh Girls Basketball Championship title.
- Cardozo High Girls Basketball, 1974, ended high school career as one of the All-Time leaders in points scored, assists and steals.
- Inducted into the Cardozo High School's Hall of Fame, 2013, Girls Basketball.
- Lettered in Track and Softball in High School.
- Bowie State College Women's Basketball Team 1974 - 1978.
- Four year starter for the Bowie State Women's Basketball Team 1974-1978.
- Lead the Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team to the Maryland State Women's Basketball Final Four in 1972, 1973 and 1974.
- Selected All-Tournament Team in 1972, 1973 and 1974.
- Bowie State Women's Basketball, Team Captain Junior and Senior year.
- Led team in steals, assists and free throws.
- First Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team to win a Championship (1978).
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- Goddard Space Flight Center Computer Analyst - 1978 to 1979
- Department of Agriculture - Auditor - 1979- 1982;
- Defense Contract Audit Agency - Auditor; Supervisory Auditor - 1983 to present
- Six Flags America - Cash Control - 10 years part time.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Member of the Hall of Fame, Membership Committee
- Member of 70’s/80’s Event Committee
- Member of the Cardozo Senior High School 1974 Class Reunion Committee
- Board Member of the Criminal Justice Forum
FAMILY
- Single
- Adult Children: Teranse Robinson, April Robinson and Anjel Washington
- Son-In-Law: Cory Washington
- Grandchildren: Jordan and Jaedynn McDaniel, Cory Jr. and Morgan Washington
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ms. Sophomore
- Ms. Junior
- Ms. Bowie State University 1978
NORRIS WILLIAM "BUBBA" ROY, JR. *FOOTBALL 1972-1975* HOF 201
September 19, 1952 - 2000
Washington, DC
EDUCATION
- Catholic Private School Systems in the District of Columba and Prince George's County Maryland.
- DeMatha Catholic High School, 1969 - 1972, Hyattsville, Maryland.
- Bowie State College, 1972 - 1977, Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- High School athletic Achievements
- DeMatha Catholic High School, Member of the Football Team, 1969 - 1972
- DeMatha Catholic High School, Starting Defensive Tackle, 1972
- DC Coaches East All Star Team, 1972, RFK Stadium Washington DC
- Member of the Bowie State College Bulldogs Football Teams, 1972 - 1977
- Original member of the newly reinstated Bowie State College Football Program, 1972
- Member of the 1972 Legacy BSU Sports Hall of Fame Football Team
- Bowie State College Football Team Captain, 1975
- Member of the NAIA's number 1 ranked Defensive Football Team, 1975
- Member of the 9 wins and 1 loss Nationally Ranked Black College Champion Football Team, 1975
- Member of the Jet Magazine's number 1 Independent Black College Champion Football, 1975
- Member of the Jet Magazine's 4th Nationally Ranked Football Team, 1975, among all HBCUs
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- American Control Security - Supervisor
- Xerox Corporation - Executive Sales Representative
- Digital Equipment Corporation [COMPAQ] - Executive Sales Representative
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Commissioner of the Crofton Youth Basketball Program
- Coached of the Crofton Youth Football, Soccer and Baseball Teams
- Coached the Gambrills Odenton Recreation Council (GORC) Football Teams
- Won Several Team and League Championships in Football and Baseball
- Coached Severn High School Junior Varsity Football Team
CHURCH AFFILIATION
- Greater Mount Nebo Baptist Church
- Chair of the New Church Building Project
- Director of the Men's Praise and Worship Team
- Member of the Men's Master Life Discipleship Class
- Member of the Vision to Victory
- Mount Nebo named a wing in the new sanctuary in his honor, Norris Roy
FAMILY
- Wife - L. Rae Roy, Children - Norris and Alexia Roy
- Grandchildren - Natasha D. Roy, Norris Bryant Roy
- Siblings - Kenneth Roy, Francina Raynor, Janice Drake
- Father - Norris Roy
HIGHLIGHTS
Bubba believed that he had the greatest balance in his life through his devotion to his church and was overjoyed with seeing how God was moving in his life and the lives of his family and friends. Bubba lived a life full of love and service and was a man of faith, family and friends.
RICKIE W. SIMMONS *FOOTBALL 1974-1978* HOF 2016
April 10, 1955
Pulaski, Virginia
EDUCATION
- Prince Georges County School System, 1970 - 1973, Laurel Senior High School, Laurel, Maryland.
- Tusculum College, 1973 - 1974, Greeneville, Tennessee.
- Bowie State College, 1974 - 978, Majored in Business Management.
- University of Maryland University College, Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- High School, Lettered in Baseball, Basketball and Football. Captain of the Basketball and Football. 1st Team All-Prince Georg's County, Football -1973; American Legion Outstanding Student Leadership Award, 1973.
- Tusculum College, 1973 - 1974, Varsity Basketball.
- Bowie State Football, 1974 - 1978, Four Year Starter at Wide Receiver; Led the team in total receptions, each season.
- Baltimore Sun’s All State College Team, 1974, 1976, 1977, Wide Receiver
- School Record, Fourth Longest: Catch and Run from scrimmage vs. Fairleigh Dickinson of 76 yards, 1974
- NAIA District 19 All Star Football Team, 1975
- Kicked Game Winning Field Goal against Fayetteville State to win Homecoming Game 17-15, 1977
- Most Outstanding Offensive Player, 1976-77 Season and 1977-78 Season
- Team Captain, 1977-1978
- Scouted by Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins, 1977-1978
- Participant at NFL Combine in Atlanta, 1978
- Jet Magazine's Independent Black College Champions 1975, Ranked 4th Nationally among All HBCUs
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- Digital Equipment Corporation- Sales Representative, Apple Computer – Business Development Executive, Silicon Graphics Inc. Regional Sales Director, Oblix, Inc.(Acquired by Oracle) – Oracle, Inc. - Vice President of North American Security Sales, SoleraNetworks, Inc. (Acquired by Blue Coat) Vice President of North American Sales 20011 - 2013, Axway. Inc., Vice President of Federal Sales, Brocade Communications, Inc. - Director of Federal and Eastern Region Software Sales
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Lions Club –Grant Recipient for Outstanding Athletic Accomplishments, 1973
- Catholic Youth Association, Volunteer Basketball Coach Washington, D.C.
- Volunteer Basketball Coach for Howard County Youth Program
- Laurel Boys and Girls Club – Volunteer Basketball and Football Coach, Basketball Referee
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Charter Member of the Mid-Atlantic BSU Alumni Chapter – Hall of Fame
FAMILY
- Married (31 years): Janet M. Simmons
- Adult Children: Shawna A. Simmons Sabato and Lauren E. Simmons
- Son-In-Law: Joshua Sabato
HIGHLIGHTS
- Leading receiver on the 1975 Jet Magazine's Independent Black College Champions
- Most Outstanding Offensive Player Junior and Senior Years, 1976 - 1977.
- Kick game winning field goal in 1977 to win Homecoming game against Fayetteville State
- Team Captain, Senior Year 1977-78
- Participated in the NFL Combine in Atlanta, 1978
*MEN'S BASKETBALL 2002-2003* HOF 2016
2002-2003 MEN'S CIAA CHAMPION BASKETBALL TEAM
Coaching Staff
Head Coach Luke D'Alessio
Assistant Head Coach Fred Burroughs
Assistant Coach - Jeff Harshman Assistant Coach - Timothy Thomas
Team Manager - Marvin King
Film-Stats/Manager - Michael Ursone
Team Members
Gabriel Como
Nathaniel Fields
Shawn Hampton
Arthur Lewis, Jr.
Cornelius McMurray
Stephen Moss-Kelly
Allen Van Norden
Shawn Ross
John Smith
Omarr Smith
Tim Washington
Jamar Wood
Donte' Wright-Nelson
Athletic Department Administration
Athletic Director - Renardo Hall Special Assistant to Athletic Director - Charles Gilford Sports Information Director- Scott Rouch Trainers Head Trainer - Keith Hnilicka Student Trainer - Cole Campbell
*WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 1997-1998* HOF 2016
1997-98 WOMEN'S CIAA CHAMPION BASKETBALL TEAM
Coaching Staff
Head Coach Edward Davis
Assistant Coach - Douglas Robertson Assistant Coach - Jessie Hicks
Team Manager - Monique R. White-Chiselom
Team Members
Rashida Brooks
Nakia Butler
Anita (Creek) Thomas
Tarsha (Wilson) Cavanaugh
Brenonda (Jackson) Gray
Denay Fields
Nelaya Lee
Naronda Leggett
Sharna Gray (Garrett)
Rebecca Rolle
Dawn Shawntel Lewis
Beverly Winstead
Athletic Department Administration
Athletic Director Sports - Larry Wilson
Sports Information Director - Scott Rouch
Trainers
Head Trainer - Clarence Williams
Trainer-Tennille(Thomas)Stokes
Trainer-Monique(Drummond)Vaughn
Trainer-Alberto Alvarez
Rashida Brooks
Nakia Butler
Anita (Creek) Thomas
Tarsha (Wilson) Cavanaugh
Brenonda (Jackson) Gray
Denay Fields
Nelaya Lee
Naronda Leggett
Sharna Gray (Garrett)
Rebecca Rolle
Dawn Shawntel Lewis
Beverly Winstead
Athletic Department Administration
Athletic Director Sports - Larry Wilson
Sports Information Director - Scott Rouch
Trainers
Head Trainer - Clarence Williams
Trainer-Tennille(Thomas)Stokes
Trainer-Monique(Drummond)Vaughn
Trainer-Alberto Alvarez
*WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 1998-1999* HOF 2016
998-99 WOMEN'S CIAA CHAMPION BASKETBALL TEAM
Coaching Staff
Head Coach Edward Davis
Assistant Coach - Douglas Robertson Assistant Coach - Jessie Hicks
Team Manager - Monique R. White-Chiselom
Team Members
Rashida Brooks
Nakia Butler
Anita (Creek) Thomas
Tarsha (Wilson) Cavanaugh
Deidra Fields
Denay Fields
Sharna (Gray) Garrett
Naronda Leggett
Tiffany Moss
Trenita Shields
Keisha D. Todd
Kaymina Thomas
Joycelyn Williams
Beverly Winstead
Athletic Department Administration
Athletic Director - Larry Wilson
Team Advisor - Arlene Creek
Sports Information Director - Scott Rouch
Trainers
Head Trainer - Clarence Williams
Trainer - Tennille (Thomas) Stokes
Trainer-Monique(Drummond)Vaughn
Trainer-Alberto Alvarez
LEGACY *BASEBALL TEAM 1967* HOF 2016
1967 LEGACY BASEBALL TEAM
Coaching Staff
Head Coach A.C. Jordan *
Assistant Coach - Reverend James Caldwell
Team Members
Arnold Ballard, James Baxter*, Tommy Blake, Emerson Brown, Calvin Faulkner*, Walter Freeman*, Herbert Hardy, Milton Jews, Dwight Johns*, Norman Outten, Norman, Parran*, Alvin Pindell, James Raft, Gordon Sampson, Raymond Showell, Sammy Williams*
Athletic Department Administration
Athletic Director - A.C. Jordan* Team Managers Jerry Anderson, Monroe Cornish * Deceased
WOMENS BOWLING TEAM *CIAA CHAMPIONS 2005* HOF 2016
2005 WOMEN'S CIAA CHAMPION BOWLING TEAM
Coaching Staff
Head Coach - Kenneth Scott
Team Members
Maia Barber, Janine Canlas, Kristin Galemore, Caroline Seda, Keisha Scott, Kellye Underwood
Cassie Williams
Athletic Department Administration
Athletic Director - Derek Carter
Sports Information Director - Gregory Goings
Dr. John A. Word, Sr. *FOOTBALL 1972-74 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
FOOTBALL 1972-74 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD* HOF 2016
Congratulations! The Bowie State University Sports Hall of Fame Alumni Chapter is pleased to announce your selection as the 2016 recipient of the J. Sidney Sheppard - Lifetime Achievement Award. This special award is given to former Bowie State athletes who have demonstrated a commitment to both Bowie State Athletics and the Bowie State Alumni Association.
As a Bulldog, in 1972 you were among the first group of young men to reestablish the football program and who ushered in the new era of collegiate level football being played at Bowie State, after a lengthy absence. Although, the football team's overall record was 2 victories and 4 loses, the team's spirited play attracted football players who had not considered Bowie State as a football option. Your recently inducted 1972 Sports Hall of Fame Football Team, laid a solid foundation for the football program.
In 1973, you played a key role in advocating for the newly sanctioned football program. You personally helped to organize your teammates to affect changes in pre-season housing conditions and meal services. The day long lead protest which boycotted practices yielded immediate results. Your service, as a key spokesman, helped to negotiate better overall conditions with housing, meals, and the treatment of your teammates.
Your time on the grid iron concluded and several years after your graduation, you returned to Bowie State as an adjunct professor and devoted over sixteen years of service to teaching Bowie State students.
You continued your service to the Bowie State community and in 2012, you were elected as President of the Bowie State University National Alumni Association, Inc. (BSUNAA). Your service as President led to an over 100% resurgence in Alumni memberships and participation. Your specific focus on increasing Alumni Lifetime Memberships generated an over 300% increase in this membership category over a three-year period.
In 2013 under your leadership, the BSUNAA established the Sports Hall of Fame as a committee, thereby reestablishing the Hall of Fame. The committee inducted its first Sports Hall of Fame Class in 2014 with 16 Individual Members and the 1972 Football Team. Since, the Sports Hall of Fame Committee has become a fully sanctioned Alumni Chapter and has inducted 32 Individual Members and 3 Teams. The induction of these individuals and teams represent the honoring of over 150 former Bowie State Athletes.
Dr. John A. Word, Sr. is a two time alumnus of Bowie State University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Master of Education in Secondary School Supervision and Administration in 1977 and 1981 respectively. He received his Doctorate in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the George Washington University in 1995. He is a past President of the Bowie State University National Alumni Association, Inc.
Dr. Word began his career in education as a high school social studies teacher in Charles County Maryland. Since 1979, he has served the field of education as instructional supervisor, assistant principal, principal and university adjunct faculty member.
Dr. Word retired in 2016 after having served as the principal of Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, Virginia, since February of 1998. Prior to the principalship of Kenmore, Dr. Word worked as principal of Garnet-Patterson and MacFarland Middle Schools in Washington, DC. He also served as assistant principal at Kelly Miller, Stuart Hobson Middle Schools and Phelps Vocational High School also in Washington, DC. Dr. Word worked as an adjunct faculty member at Bowie State University beginning in 1983 and served consecutively in the College of Education for 17 years from 1995-2012. He has also worked as an adjunct faculty member of the George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development.
As an undergraduate student Dr. Word was selected to student teach in Jamaica, West Indies. In 2007, Dr. Word was accepted into the Japan Memorial Fulbright Program, which afforded him an opportunity to spend three weeks in Tokyo and Kagoshima, Japan. From 2006 until 2013, Dr. Word represented all secondary school principals in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the At Large Board Member on the Virginia Association of Secondary Schools Principals (VASSP) Board of Directors. In 2005 and 2015, Dr. Word was nominated by his faculty as Principal of the Year for Arlington County. In 2011, Dr. Word’s school hosted President Barack Obama as the president urged congress to reauthorize the No Child Left Behind Act. Dr. Word testified before the Federal Communication Commission in 2013 on the state of the federal E-Rate program. In 2015, Dr. Word was selected to witness the historic presidential signing of the Every Child Succeeds Act.
Dr. Word is a member of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. and a founding member of the Prince George’s’ County Graduate Chapter. of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. He directed an effort to improve the lives of young men through the Groove Leadership Academy and the Kenmore Scholars Project. Dr. Word is married to Dr. Marsha Mims-Word who is a distinguished 3X Bowie State University alumna and retired former assistant to the Dean for Doctoral Studies and Outreach in the College of Education. They have three adult sons, five granddaughters and one grandson. They reside in Bowie, Maryland.
