Prairie View A&M University host Homecoming 2018 Celebration

Prairie View Today take this moment to remember the passing of a Prairie View Icon and Pillar, Mr. George E. Higgs, a long-time resident, who passed on October 21, 2017. The community will forever remember Mr. Higgs and his contributions, anecdotes and reminders that Prairie View A&M University produces productive people with purpose and vision. Mr. Higgs was one of the hardest working man in Prairie View for a number of years. Higgs was the epitome of the Power of One, he believed in getting things done and doing it well! Thus his leadership skills helped him to serve as President and founder of the Prairie View Chamber of Commerce, Prairie View Athletic Club, Prairie View A&M University National Alumni Association and its first Executive Director, Prairie View Local and Hempstead Alumni Club; Prairie View Retired Teachers Association, Class of 1956, Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Phi Delta Kappa; the All Faiths Chapel Advisory Board and Chairman of the Board, Manager and Treasurer of the Prairie View Federal Credit Union. He was a long-time member of Mount Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Higgs was married to Hattie Olivette Jackson (deceased) of Arkansas and that union produced two children, Cherie (Calvin Singleton) and Marcus (Amecia Smith) and three grandchildren Carlton E. and Calvin Clinton, III Singleton and Morgan Alicia Higgs.

EARLY VOTING has begun in Waller County on October 22 and runs through November 2 at the at Waller County Courthouse on 836 Austin St., Hempstead, Texas from October 22-28. During Early Voting, Voters can vote at any Location Prairie View Voters we suggest you Vote Now! Voting on October 29-31, 2018 – 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Willie A. Tempton Student Center, Prairie View A&M University, L. W. Minor Street and November 1-2, 2018 – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Waller County Community Center, FM 1098 – next to Prairie View Post Office. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 – ELECTION DAY from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. as follows: PRECINCT 309: Memorial Student Center PVAMU and PRECINCT 310: Prairie View City Hall, 44500 Bus. 290. We encourage you to vote early!

The Prairie View Federal Credit Union continues its Holiday Loan promotion for its members through December 21. Members can also secure Auto Loan for new vehicles and cut their interest loans in half for refinancing of automobiles. Come join the Prairie View Federal Credit Union, the only financial organization in Prairie View, located at 704 University Drive in Prairie View. Call 936-857-4925 for information. Your prayers and encouragement are welcomed for Ada Beal, Amy Boykin, Irene Davis, B. J. Freeman, Pearl Martin, Willie Smith, Mary Ann Stubblefield, Otelia Watson and Sandra Watson. Special prayers for the students, staff and faculty, and alumni and friends who will celebrate PVAMU’s Homecoming 2018.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATIONS TO: John Jacob Boyer (1), Elaine Jackson (2), Michael Munnings (3), Allen Roberts (3), Andre’ Berry (6), Glen Berry (7), Deleanor Kirkpatrick (9), Kimberley Hunter (12), Irene Davis ( 14), Lorraine Kirkpatrick ( 24), Carlita Solomon ( 24), Gloria Sandles Armstrong (25), Glenda Sandles Jones (25), Andre’ Wade (25), Anthony D. Hill (27), Alvin Coleman (27), Linda Greenleaf (27), Anthony Jones (27), Senora Webster-Sims (27), Margie Beard (29), Carl Jones (29) and Ryan Harden (30).

A VIEW FROM THE HILL: The Prairie View A&M Foundation Gala held on October 13 at the Hilton Hotel in Houston on Post Oak is now history. And what a success it was? More than 500 alumni, staff, friends and guests enjoyed the festivity, with NBC’s 2’s Anchor Kahmbrell Marshall as the Host. Among those bringing greetings and saluting the guests were Mr. Roy G. Perry, Foundation Chairman and Dr. Ruth Simmons, president of Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Simmons also expressed thanks to Mr. Perry, who also honored the newest deans to the university from the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences and the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering. Dr. Simmons became the 8th president of the university on November 9, 2017. From all account the event was a huge success and is expected to bigger and better in 2018. For information on the foundation, visit www.pvamf.org/ or call (800)707-8138.

The 2018 Homecoming for PVAMU family is in full swing. The festivities runs October 21-27 and was ushered in with a spirit filled Gospel Fest on October 21 with featured artist Gospel Singer/Songwriter/Producer and Minister Fred Hammond along with Social Media Sensation and Gospel Comedienne Miss Sherlene. Several student performers provided the opening singspiration with song and praise dancing.

The events continued on October 22 with special events around campus, to include a Special Memorial Service for the Notable Playwright, Director, Teacher and mentor Dr. Theodis Shine, former head of the Theater Program at Prairie View A&M University. Among the persons paying tribute to Shine were Dr. Lucius R. Wyatt, retired Head of the Department of Music and Theater, Dr. Dianne Jemison Pollard, Dean of the Honors College at Texas Southern University, Eileen Morris and Rachel Dickson Artistic Directors for the Ensemble Theater, Andrea Bell Miller, former student, Dr. Mark Phillips head of the Department and Dr. Danny R. Kelly, Dean of the Brailesford College of Arts and Sciences.

Special readings were provided by Dr. John L. Cornelius and Dr. Vicki Seldon from the Music Department. The King and Queen's Ball highlighting Mr. & Miss Prairie View A&M University will be on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium. Other events include the Homecoming Concert with Boosie, Hip Hop Artist, followed by the Stage-breakers Step Show (Oct. 26), parade (Oct. 27) and the football game with the Panthers and the Alcorn University Braves on October 27 in the Blackshear Field Stadium at 2:00 PM. For information, visit: https://pvamuhc.com/schedule/#top. The City of Prairie View will join the University with vending on October 26-27 with a Vendors area on FM 1098. For information call 936-857-3711.

The Prairie View A&M University National Alumni Association will hold its Fall Alumni Meeting on Friday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. in the Alvin I. Thomas Auditorium (Administration Building). All alumni are invited to attend and to share their thoughts and reflect on thier days on the Hill. The Annual Homecoming Banquet will be in the evening at 7p.m. in the Ballroom of the Willie A. Tempton Sr. Student Center. The association will honor and recognize the Golden Anniversary Class of 1968 with special medallions. Featured entertainment for the evening will be provided by Alumnae Sonya Freeman, fresh from her off-broadway tribute to the legendary singer - Phyliss Hyman.

Until next week, in the words of Larry J. Sabato, “Every election is determined by the people who show up and VOTE.” Keep the news and achievements coming to prairieviewtoday@yahoo.com or P. O. Box 2906, Prairie View, TX 77446.