Can you believe that it has been 40 years (1979 to 2019) since we first arrived at our Home By The Sea?

What a journey! These 40-year-old historical documents give us a glimpse into the future that we could not see in September of 1979. Let’s take a peek.

Do you remember the Memorial Church? That Clock Tower is a symbol of Hampton University and that branding still appears on many publications today.

Do you remember what the sermon was on September 2, 1979? Probably not. I would not have known either but I scribbled it down on the chapel’s bulletin (click the link to view images of the bulletin): “What Is Your Life Built On? “ Forty years later, can you answer that question? We see some very familiar names in the program: Dr. Roland M. Carter and The Rev. M. A. Battle. Probably the most interesting announcement is the special welcome to the Freshman Class…us.

Do you remember the Student Leader Inauguration (click the link to view images of the program) held on September 9, 1979 in Ogden Hall? We see some very familiar names here too: Charles…. didn’t we call him “Chucky” Hines.

I was lucky to get the editor of Essence Magazine’s autograph. How did I do that…hmmmmm?

How about the legendary Greer Wilson…. who we know became Dr. Wilson.

I look at the list of student leaders, and I see two Ms. Hampton. Do you know their names? Who do you see? What information can you add about these documents? Let us know.

Sharon Joyner Callahan