Benedict College Campus
BC Band of Distinction
HBCU History
African American in Sports
American Cities
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This building houses the office of the President, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Human Resources, and the statue of our founder.
What is the Administration Building
100
This person believes that "Music is a message that brings universal love to one and all and with that being said “Life is Grand." He is a Lincoln High School and SCSC graduate. Currently he serves a the 3rd Director of Bands for the BC Band of Distinction
Who is H. Wade Johnson
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She is graduate of West Virginia State College Institute and Vanderbilt University. She served as University Provost along with numerous other roles at Mountain State University. She was past present at Florida Memorial University. She currently served at the 14th President at Benedict College.
Who is Roslyn Clark Artis
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A graduate of Grambling State University. He was black STARTING quarterback to win a super bowl
Who is Doug Williams
100
This city considered the "Gateway to the World" because it has the world's busiest airport. It played an important part in both the Civil War and the 1960's Civil Right Movement.
What is Atlanta
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Formally dedicated on December 5, 1970; this building was named after one of the first Yankee teacher to come to the South to train and teach the newly freed slave children.
What is Mather Hall
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Graduated from Alabama State University. He was the first Director of Bands for the Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction
Who is Dr. Shawn E. Daniels
200
Institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving African Americans
What are Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs)
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He served as Chancellor of North Carolina Central University. He was the first black president of the United States Olympic Committee. He is a Benedict College Alum.
Who is LeRoy T. Walker
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Founded in 1670. This city is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts.
What is Charleston
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This building is named after a former Benedict College President who served only one term (1930). This person was the first black President of Benedict ans was the first Benedict College Alum (Class of 1891) to become President of Benedict College.
What is Starks Hall
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Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction was named "Band of the Year" for the SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).
What is 2006
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This University was the first HBCU established in the South in after the American Civil War
What is Shaw University (1865)
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_____of the 303 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame played at an HBCU
What is Twenty-Nine (29)
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This city is known for it's "Deep Dish Pizza," skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the John Hancock Center and Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower). It is also the birthplace of Dwayne Wade and Bernie Mac.
What is Chicago
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This building is named after the 11th President of Benedict College. This building received an award from the Academy for Education Development for Energy Conservation. This building houses the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).
What is Henry Ponder Fine Arts Center
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A graduate of Burke High School and SCSU. He served as Director or Bands at Columbia High School and then at Lincoln University. He currently is the Chief Arranger and Assistant Director of Bands for the BC Marching Tiger Band of Distinction.
Who is Ronald T. Green
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This act authorizes the "Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program" and the "Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions Program."
What is The High Education Act of 1965
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He was the first black head coach to win a Super Bowl
Who is Tony Dungy
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Known as the "City of Angels."
What is Los Angeles
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This building was built in 1932. It is named after the last Caucasian President here at Benedict College.
What is Antisdel Chapel
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In 2006, this person was named Chief Arranger and Assistant Director of Bands of the the BC BOD. In Fall 2007, he was named Director of Bands. He served as Director of Bands from 2007-2016.
Who is Herman Jones Jr.
500
Founded by Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys as "Institute for Colored Youth," this institution is the oldest HBCU in the country
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
500
He was the first and only African American manager to win a World Series
Who is Cito Gaston
500
The oldest city in the United States
What is St. Augustine (1565).