From UMES' Bygone Era
Name the Decade, Part 2
Who's in Charge?
What's in the Name?
They went here?
100
Kiah Gymnasium
Hytche Gymnasium
Tawes Gymnasium
This gym, built in the 1940s, was named after one of the longest-serving leaders in UMES history. It was where MLK, Jackie Robinson, and others gave commencement speeches. 
What is Kiah Gymnasium?
100
1980s
1990s
2000s
President William P. Hytche stepped down, and the gym that bears his name opened in this decade.
What is the 1990s?
100
Dr. Heidi M. Anderson
Dr. Juliette Bell
Dr. Thelma B. Thompson
Serving as UMES' 16th leader, notable highlights during her tenure include the opening of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions building and the incoming School of Veterinary Medicine.
Who is President Anderson?
100
Want to catch a basketball or volleyball game? Stop here in this building named for the president who served from 1975 to 1997.
What is the (William P.) Hytche Athletic Center?
100
This College and Pro Football Hall-of-famer was twice named an All-American and a three-time All-CIAA tackle. He played for the Oakland Raiders and was the first black coach in modern NFL history.
Who is Art Shell?
200
J.T. Williams Building
Bird Hall
Richard A. Henson Center
This building that houses the administrative offices, including President Anderson's office, used to be accessible by driving up from Broad Street. Now the flag mall might make that a little tough.
What is J.T. Williams Building?
200
1950s
1970s
1990s
UMES men's basketball was invited to the National Invitational Tournament after finishing 26-1, and the women's basketball program begins.
What are the 1970s?
Host: Both of these happened during the 1973-74 season.
200
Benjamin O. Bird
Thomas Kiah
John T. Williams
Upon his death in 1897, this leader was buried on campus with a headstone representing the old oak tree he wished to be buried under. His wife joins him as well.
Who is Benjamin O. Bird?
Host: The tombstone is one of six that can be found on the campus.
200
Your parents looking for somewhere to stay on their surprise visit to the Shore? With a reservation, they can get a room in this event center/hotel. Book soon because those rooms go fast.
What is the Richard A. Henson Center?
200
Education majors might know this 2019 Maryland Teacher of the Year award winner and UMES graduate. In fact, he's still here on campus helping to develop the next generation of educators.
Who is Dr. Richard Warren, Jr.?
300
Richard Hazel Hall
Food and Technology Center
Harford Hall
On the previous site of this building sat what was once known as the "Practice House," where Maryland State College home economics students would take care of a real-live child named "Prince Leroy" who would be on loan from a local orphanage. That can't be legal, right?
What is Hazel Hall?
300
1940s
1950s
1960s
This was the decade when the Academic Oval is bolstered by the additions of Trigg and Waters halls.
What is the 1950s?
300
Dr. William P. Hytche
Dr. John T. Williams
Benjamin O. Bird
Before becoming UMES president, this then-math teacher operated a store called "The Hawks' Nest" on the street named for them just off campus.
Who is Dr. Hytche?
Host: The Hawks Nest on campus was named in tribute to his old restaurant, which was opened due to segregation in Princess Anne.
300
Have an idea to create your own business? Stop by this building that houses UMES' Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and talk with Dr. Allison. While you're at it, find some professional business clothes in the "President's Closet."
Where is Kiah Hall?
300
If you know the name of the ABC Network show, then you'll know that this 1983 graduate of UMES taught Quinta Brunson in elementary school in Philadelphia and left a lasting impact on her.
Who is Joyce Abbott?
(Take Abbott Elementary as well)
400
The Ebony Experience Band
The Soul Patrol Marching Band
The Soul Explosion Marching Band
Members of this group, led by Rev. Kenneth L. Martin, were a big part of campus life during and after the end of the football era on campus.
What is the Soul Explosion Marching Band?
400
2000s
2010s
2020s
This was the decade when the Engineering and Aviation Sciences Complex (EASC) opened.
What are the 2010s?
Host: The EASC opened in 2016.
400
Dr. Archie Buffkins
Dr. William P. Hytche
Dr. John T. Williams
The Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center is opened and dedicated with a performance by Ella Fitzgerald herself. This president was an avid supporter of the arts.
Who is Dr. Buffkins?
Host: Chancellor Buffkins served from 1971 to 1975.
400
Have an interest in E-Sports? Check out the new facility inside this building where the I.T. Department is housed.
What is Waters Hall?
400
David Banner
Clark Kent
Hal Jordan
Though he didn't finish his master's degree in education while attending UMES, this rapper/music producer/actor has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and others.
Who is David Banner?
500
DelCon Hall
Onley
Eliza Smith Hall
This building, also known as "The Manse," was the one building in UMES' origin story of "nine students, two teachers, and one building." It lasted 86 years before it was torn down.
What is Onley?
500
1970s
1980s
1990s
This was the last decade that UMES fielded a football team.
What is the 1970s?
Host: Football ended at UMES following the 1979 season.
500
Dr. Delores Spikes
Dr. Jackie Thomas
Dr. Thelma B. Thompson
The William P. Hytche Athletic Center opens, and construction of the Student Services Center is completed before this leader's retirement due to health issues.
Who is Dr. Spikes?
Host: Dr. Spikes was president from 1997 to 2001.
500
This building, named for the noted Revolutionary Era surveyor, mathematician, and inventor, used to house the construction management department.
We're not so sure what it's being used for now.
What is (Benjamin) Banneker Hall?
500
Clarence Clemons
Charlie "Bird" Parker
Miles Davis
At 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, he came to Maryland State College to play football. But following a car crash that ended his career, he turned to playing the saxophone and became a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as part of Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band.
Who is Clarence Clemons?