HOMERUN FOR EDUCATION
Junior psychology major Cyrell Roberson of Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Magnet High) visits with Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron and wife Billye after he was selected as the recipient of the 2011-2012 Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream 4 for 4 Endowed Scholarship at Xavier. Roberson was cited for his solid academic performance and his unselfish commitment to service.
Photo by Casey McDaniel (Caselove, LLC).
SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT
President Norman C. Francis presents a gift of appreciation to Crystal Ashby, Executive Vice President-Government & Public Affairs for BP America, in recognition of her company’s lead sponsorship for the 4th Annual Dr. Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Benefit Concert.
Al Jarreau (center with sweatshirt) hams it up with the XU Jazz Ensemble the night before his headliner performance at the 4th Annual Dr. Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Benefit Concert. The student musicians were treated to a private meeting with the Grammy Award winning artist just minutes before their own homecoming concert.
photo by Irving Johnson III
LAW OF THE LAND
A well-attended homecoming reception for Xavierites in the legal profession included no less than 10 alumni now serving as judges. On hand were (front row from left) Hon. Brian Jackson ‘82, Hon. Angelique Reed ‘82, Hon Vivian Broussard Guillory ‘75, Hon. Karen Wells Roby ‘83 and Hon. Ivan Lemelle ‘71; (standing) President Norman Francis ‘52, Hon. Charles Jones ‘71, Hon Marc Johnson ‘86, Hon. Dennis Bagneris Sr. ‘70, Hon. Benedict Willard ‘87 and Hon. Lee Faulkner, Jr ‘87.
photo by Irving Johnson III
CELEBRATION ON THE YARD
The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) get reacquainted during Homecoming’s annual Celebration on the Yard event, including (front row, from left) Dr. Marie Best ’51, Judith Johnson ’53, Mildred Gardner ’56 and Lois Gonzales ’51, and (back row) Jennifer Lapeyrolerie ’88, Veronica Farve ’78, LaJuana Chenier ’88, Lisa Ray ’91, Kelder Summers, Brendolyn Miller McKenna ’67, Valencia McCrimmon ’87, Sabrina Johnson ’90, Nedra Alcorn ’92 and Christy Lagarde ’02.
photo by Irving Johnson III
CORONATION BALL
Mia Holmes, a senior biology/premed major from New Orleans, waves her scepter in recognition of applause from a packed University Center Ballroom audience after she was officially crowned Miss Xavier 2011-12. Looking on approvingly are her parents, Eugene and Ginger Holmes, and President Norman Francis.
photo by Irving Johnson III
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS
Members of the XU women’s volleyball team celebrate their first-ever Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular season title after defeating SUNO in four sets. The Gold Nuggets went on to win the GCAC tournament title as well.
photo by Irving Johnson III
Area donors show their support for Xavier at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon hosted by the New Orleans chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the Sheraton Hotel. On hand for the event were (from left) Randall Hithe, LaJuana Chenier ‘88, Lloyd Dupre, Beverly Dupre ‘56, Karl Turner, Brendolyn Miller McKenna ‘67, Danielle Burrell ‘97, Monika McKay, Karl Conner ‘91 and Kenneth St. Charles.
photo by Rod Teamer