THE INSIDER - SPRING/SUMMER 2023

Man of God, educator, author, and philanthropist Rev. Dr. Willie C. Champion served as the speaker for Founders' Convocation. Though now retired from active ministry, Rev. Dr. Champion carries an impressive record of service to the CME Church, ascending to the ranks of Presiding Elder, as well as the General Secretary of Evangelism and Mission. In addition to his ministerial duties, Rev. Dr. Champion also served Texas College as Acting President, as well as Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Professor of Religion, and in a multitude of other capacities. Rev. Dr. Champion delivered a powerful and insightful message to commemorate the occasion. While he recount ed his experiences at Texas College, he transitioned his message toward currently enrolled students. "Your experi ences here at Texas College will unite you, as well as change you...the day you stepped on this campus, your life began to change," noted Rev. Dr. Champion. "Being here at Texas College is the opportunity of a lifetime...you may never have a chance like this again." He continued his message, challenging students to embrace moments of opportunity and to seize all that Texas College has to offer. Additional remarks were provided from Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Orenthia Mason, Trustee and Alumna, Dr. Cynthia Marshall - Biggins, Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Jan Duncan, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mr. Isadore Stewart III, Student Government Association President, Miss Kai'Lyn Primus, Miss Texas College, and Mr. Dexter Jones, Texas College National Alumni Association - Tyler Chapter President and Alumnus, as well as performances by the Texas College Choir. Founders' Convocation was also live streamed for those unable to physically attend. Provided below is the convocation's stream for review. Additionally provided for review is the Historical Montage video presentation, Texas College: An Historical Montage, which was shown during the program. For a closer look into Texas College's history, A Brief Historical Overview is also provided below.

VIEW FOUNDERS’ CONVOCATION STREAM

VIEW HISTORICAL MONTAGE VIDEO PRESENTATION

VIEW BRIEF HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

President Dwight J. Fennell

Miss Kai’Lyn Primus,

Dr. Orenthia Mason, Trustee & Alumna

Mr. Isadore Stewart III, 2022-2023 SGA President

2022-2023 Miss Texas College

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