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Bishop Samuel Duncan, Jr.Bishop Samuel Duncan, Jr.Evangelist Dorothy L. DuncanEvangelist Dorothy L. Duncan

Pastor & Elect LadyPastor & Elect Lady

Class ofClass of

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Call to Worship ........................................................................... Minister Russell Davis

Invocation ....................................................................................................Imani Malone

Scripture Reading ..........................................................................................James Hosey

Praise and Worship ............................................................................Youth Praise Team

Ministry of Giving ................................................................................................................

Introduction of Speaker ....................................................................Elder JoEl Watson

Commencement Message .................................................. Minister Mark D. WilliamsFaith Fellowship Baptist Church

Class of 2013 Graduate Recognition ..........Aspiring Missionary Nicole CampbellSister Barbara Pryor

Remarks ................................................................................Bishop Samuel Duncan Jr.

Benediction ..............................................................Aspiring Missionary Cameo King

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Commencement SpeakerCommencement Speaker

Mark D. Williams received a bachelors of artsin accounting and masters of science in hospitality busi-

ness at Michigan State University. During his time at

MSU, he has held various positions on campus such as

Resident Mentor in Rather Hall, Cultural Aide in Hub-

bard and Campbell Halls, A Complex Coordinator for the

Office of Cultural and Academic Transition and an Assis-

tant Hall Director in Hubbard Hall.

He was very active in organizations such as Black Student Alliance and the Nation-

al Association of Black Accountants. Upon completing his masters, Mark worked

for Deloitte and Touche in Detroit, MI. He moved back to Lansing and began

working for Auto-Owners Insurance. Mark made a career change to serve stu-

dents and is currently a Community Director in Hubbard Hall at MSU. His future

goal is to purse a doctorate in university administration with a focus on the reten-

tion of students of color. Mark accepted his calling to ministry on February 7,

2010 and has been a youth minister at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church for the

past three years. He is also the president of the East Community Action Center

which serves the needs of the community on the eastside of Lansing. He is also a

campus leader for Just for Christ Campus Ministry as he tries to help students

stay grounded in their relationship with Christ to help them succeed in life.

And we know that all things work together for good to

them that love God, to them who are the called according

to [his] purpose. Romans 8:28


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Shunkea AliDavenport University

Amber BoydHolt High School

Victoria CarterSexton High School

Jalen HayesSexton High School

Victoria Carter is the daughter of Lori Carter of Lansing and Larry

Carter of Jackson. Victoria will attend LCC in the fall to take her

core basics, after completing them she plans to transfer to a 4-year

college to study education with the hopes of one day becoming a

teacher. During high school, Victoria was a cheerleader,

participated in The Sisterhood, 21st Century, and was a member of

the Student Court.

Jalen Hayes is the son of Denon and Myra Hayes. Jalen is

attending Oakland University on basketball scholarship, but

is not sure of a major yet.

Amber Boyd, daughter of Pamela Boyd and Terrel Boyd, will

attend Lansing Community College (LCC) and major in

performing arts. While in high school, Amber participated in theLeadership Academy, the Holt HS Step Team, and LINKS, which

assists autistic children.

Class of 2013Class of 2013Shunkea Ali, proud parent to Cadence and granddaughter of FannieHutchinson, graduated from Davenport University with an associate's in

business administration and a bachelor's in finance. This fall she is

returning to Davenport to begin a graduate degree in finance. Shunkea is a

member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and Business

Professionals of America. Her plan is to become an actuary. She gives

praise to God for guiding her steps.


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Jawan HayesSexton High School

Kamara MillerAlbion College

Mercedes MitchellWaverly High School

Kierra MooreJackson High School

Korey ParkerArt Institute of Tennessee

Kamara Miller, daughter of Charles and Liz Miller, graduated from

Albion College with a bachelor of arts in theatre. Kamara's passion for

arts started at a very young age beginning with Easter and Christmas

productions here at Lansing COGIC. She was very active in theater at

Pattengil Middle School as well as Eastern High School. During her time

at Albion, she performed in many productions both on stage and behindthe scenes. Her future plans are to own a theatre dedicated to producing

plays for and by minorities.

Jawan Hayes is the son of Denon and Myra Hayes. Jawan is attendingLansing Community College on a two-year scholarship majoring in

photography.

Mercedes Mitchell is the daughter of PJ Mitchell and Theoplis Mitchell ll.

Mercedes has been attending The Early College program at LCC for thepast two years and next year plans to transfer to Spelman College major-

ing in pre-med. She wants to become an obstetrician, and with the Lord as

her guide she knows nothing can stop her from achieving these goals.

Korey Parker is the son of Ed and Teresa Parker.

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Khadijah Radcliff, daughter of Lynn Radcliff and Tracy Radcliff, will

be attending Saginaw Valley State University in the fall majoring

in mechanical engineering. Her passion is bowling and hopes to

become a well-known bowler one day. With Christ as the head of her

life, she knows nothing is impossible.

Artrease PopeOkemos High School

Khadijah RadcliffEverett High School

Nathaniel SaundersOkemos High School

Ikea SmithUniversity of Texas

Ikea Alexis Smith, is a December 2012 graduate of the University of

Texas at San Antonio, Texas. She received a bachelor of science degree

in educational development and community health. Upon exiting UTSA,

she received a 4.0 GPA. She is currently employed by an importing/

exporting International Management Company in San Antonio, Texas.Her future plans are to pursue a career of health and research for the

state of Texas or wherever the Lord directs. Ikea is the daughter of

Elder Bill and Evangelist A. Nora Smith and the younger sibling of April

Smith.

Nathaniel Saunders is the son of Noland and Cheryl Saunders.

Nathaniel is attending LCC to complete basic studies and plans to transfer

to four-year university. He participated in marching band for the past 7

years and was awarded three medals in three ensembles. He also is

SW3s reigning Young Man of Valor.

Class of 2013Class of 2013Artrease Pope is the daughter of Marl Pope. She is will attend

Lansing Community College (LCC) and then transfer to a 4-year

university to study fashion design. Artrease was a cheerleader for

three years and currently serves as a youth nurse at LCOGIC.


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Xavier StewartRockford High School

Sade TurnerMichigan State University

Andrufus Day WatkinsBattle Creek 6/8 LCC

Lexis WellsEverett High School

Xavier V. Stewartis the son of Liberty Y. McPike. Xavier has yet to

decide which college he will attend, but is considering Lansing

Community College.

Andrufus Day Watkins is the son of Melissa Angell. He will

attend Lansing Community College and then transfer to Michigan

State University.

Sade Turner the daughter of the late Charese Pierce and Tracey Turner

but raised by my grandmother Sandra Turner. Today, June 9th is her 22nd

birthday and she graduated from MSU on May 3, 2013 with a bachelors

degree in media arts technology, concentration in radio/TV with a

cognate in human development family studies. Sade will continue on to

pursue a second bachelors, then attend graduate school. Her biggestpassion is writing poetry and working with children. She hopes to become

a child therapist. 2 Cor. 5:17 says "If any man be in Christ he is made a

new creature." Sade is definitely a new creature allowing God to take

total control of her life, and letting Him use her daily in any way He sees

fit.

Lexis Shavonte Wells is the daughter of Tamia Armstrong. She will

attend LCC and will then transfer to the University of Toledo tostudy psychology. Lexis participated in the SW3 Scholastic Motiva-

tion Quiz Bowl competition, loves to dance, and is a member of the

LCOGIC Soul Steppers.

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