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These Indies of Cunningham Hall are Oberserve the uniforms of tliese former Wlietherin thefields ofscience, business,
showing that work and play do go to- Oakwoodities. Though thedressand faces or the arts; Oakwood always strives for
gether. Nozu more than ever, student havechangedover theyears, thestudents excellence in education while preparing
lifeencompasses thepln/sical,social,and of Oakwood are still a unified student students foreternity
spiritual facets ofthe Oakwoodexperi- body.
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Sports Organizations Colossial Moments
These ladies ofOakivoodaregeared upfor With organizations like SIFE, Science Inside is a glance ofOakwood through the
a rousinggameofvolleyball. With activi- Club, thePre-lawClub,andthevast num- years. These pages will shozo that although
ties such asflagfootball basketball soft- berofchoirson campus,studentsaregiven the times havechanged, some things will
ball,andsoccer, Oakwoodstudents never the opportunity to unite under common remmn the same,
run out ofways to release some energy. interests and skills.
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PRESIDENT
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Welcome to Acorn 2000, the special millennial edition of the Oakwood College yearbook.
As we are on the verge of a new milleniumy so we are also on the verge of becoming a new
Oakwood. This is the time of:
-Dynamic, talented, ethnically diverse students from all over the world.
-Strategic goals motivating us to prepare for the future and for the coming of the Lord.
-Refocusing ofprograms and courses to equip students for new challenges.
-Adapting the campus to more fully utilize technology as a means to facilitate learning.
-Integration offaith and learning in the classroom to create leaders for now and for
eternity.
-Positioning Oakwood as a center of
research and training.
-Moving toward university status
All this and more are creating a
new spirit and a new beginning at
Oakwood. From the new Adventist
Blvd. a visitor can look out and see
the many directions Oakwood is
planning to grow-the much- needed
Business and Technology Complex
and the anticipated Health and
Wellness Center.
For those of us who study here,
live here, and love Oakwood, we
can see much more. We can see
Oakwood living up to the ideal of
God's plan for this institution.
We can see what we have done,
but also what needs to be done. We
are committed to providing the best
of scholarship, teaching, and sup-
port.
Undergirding every aspect of the
Oakwood program is a firm belief in God's guidance in the past and His sure providence
for the future. God has led and will continue to lead this great institution. And all of us—
students, faculty, and administrators— have the privilege of being a part of this powerful
circle of Providence.
Join with us in developing an Oakwood that reaches the lofty vision established by
our pioneers, and especially the motivating force in our founding, Fllen G. White. The
vision was simple that Oakwood would be a Spirit-led educational institution for the
training of Black people to take their place in a new society.
We continue this tradition of excellence. We continue this tradition of great vision.
We continue this tradition of spiritual leadership as we invite you to join us-students,
graduates, friends—in reaching new heights of service in learning until we have the privi-
lege of meeting Christ at His promised coming.
Delbert W. Baker, Ph. D.
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MESSAGES
God truly revealed Himself as a friend to me this year. Before stepping into this
I acknowledged my Saviour as a considerate provider, but I didn't truly
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believe that He loved me. I had not yet encountered His true nature. He was per-
sistent, though. He wanted me. He pursued me with sweet promises. He sang
hymns to me. He rehearsed His past works for me. He showed kindness to me. At
the end of it all, I was left totally wooed by my sweet Jesus! He left me breathing
the following prayer:
""Would that my life be as a rose.
Spreading its fragrance afar;
Leading one's thoughts from
things of this earth,to
beauty of gates ajar.
Where Jesus the Rose of
Sharon, is waiting in
Heaven above.
To welcome His earthly chil-
dren.
Into His arms of love.''
Enough about me
. . .
""Make it happen!'' This was
the phrase coined as our motiva-
tional theme this year. Just as
God worked in my life. He was
given the opportunity to work on
every student present. I was
blessed with a dynamic Executive
Committee and a wonderful body
of Senators. It is because of them
that I can look back and say, ""Mis-
sion accomplished!"
Our goal was to create a focus on service and sacrifice in hopes offostering a
oneness in the student body and a desire to make this year on earth our best!
I sincerely appreciate the support that our sponsors have provided. Kesslyn
Brade, Dr. Newborn, and Dr. Mckenzie were Godsends. They stood by us and
counseled us when our vision was slightly blurred.
It has been a blessing to serve you. It has been a privilege to be used. I look for-
ward to looking into your eyes in the kingdom . . . I long for Jesus to come.
In anticipation,
Cynthia Gordon
USM
President
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