Quantcast

VUU grads rejoice

5/13/2016, 7:16 a.m.
Tears of joy, smiles and cheers mark the graduation ceremony last Saturday for Virginia Union University’s Class of 2016.
Football star Kevius Morgan happily reacts after receiving his diploma. Looking on, from left, are Dr. Walton Belle, who was awarded an honorary doctorate for his 45 years of service as physician to VUU’s athletic teams; Dr. Frederick D. Hayes III, an activist minister who also received an honorary doctorate; Carolyn W. Jacobs, president of the VUU National Alumni Association; and commencement speaker Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.

Tears of joy, smiles and cheers mark the graduation ceremony last Saturday for Virginia Union University’s Class of 2016.

Photos by Sandra Sellers

Football star Kevius Morgan happily reacts after receiving his diploma. Looking on, from left, are Dr. Walton Belle, who was awarded an honorary doctorate for his 45 years of service as physician to VUU’s athletic teams; Dr. Frederick D. Hayes III, an activist minister who also received an honorary doctorate; Carolyn W. Jacobs, president of the VUU National Alumni Association; and commencement speaker Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.

Football star Kevius Morgan happily reacts after receiving his diploma. Looking on, from left, are Dr. Walton Belle, who was awarded an honorary doctorate for his 45 years of service as physician to VUU’s athletic teams; Dr. Frederick D. Hayes III, an activist minister who also received an honorary doctorate; Carolyn W. Jacobs, president of the VUU National Alumni Association; and commencement speaker Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott.

VUU President Claude G. Perkins congratulates valedictorian Veronica Pegram of Mechanicsville, who earned her degree in biology.

VUU President Claude G. Perkins congratulates valedictorian Veronica Pegram of Mechanicsville, who earned her degree in biology.

VUU graduates wave to family and friends at Hovey Field.

VUU graduates wave to family and friends at Hovey Field.

Theology school graduates, from left, Donna Cosby, Sheila Dent, Rona Evans and Alice Freeman shed tears of joy as the VUU choir sings.

Theology school graduates, from left, Donna Cosby, Sheila Dent, Rona Evans and Alice Freeman shed tears of joy as the VUU choir sings.

Dr. Perkins hoods businessman and VUU supporter William A. Royall Jr. with an honorary doctorate.

Dr. Perkins hoods businessman and VUU supporter William A. Royall Jr. with an honorary doctorate.