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THE INAUGURATION OF THE
THIRTIETH PRESIDENT
B. DAVID ROWE
ON APRIL 8, 2010
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THE INAUGURATION OF
B. David Rowe

The Board of Trustees
of
Centenary College of Louisiana
invites you to attend the
Inauguration of
B. David Rowe, Ph.D.
as the Thirtieth President of the College
Thursday, the eighth of April
Two thousand ten
at two o’clock in the afternoon
in the Gold Dome
on the campus of Centenary College
The favor of your reply is requested.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Chapel Service
11:10 A.M.
BROWN CHAPEL CENTENARY COLLEGE
Inauguration Ceremony
2:00 P.M.
GOLD DOME CENTENARY COLLEGE
Fais-dodo
(A CAJUN COUNTRY DANCE PARTY)
6:00 P.M. FOX CREEK FARMS
11958 ELLERBE RD., SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Casual Country / Denim & Boots
TRANSPORTATION: All students must ride the shuttles which will load and unload in front of Bynum
Commons starting at 5:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to reserve your seat on the shuttle!
Deadline for reservations is March 19th. Please RSVP to eeverett@centenary.edu.
If you are at least 21 years of age and plan to drink alcoholic beverages at the party, you must
have a wristband. YOU MUST SHOW YOUR ID with your date of birth on it at the DPS table to get
a wristband just before boarding the shuttle. Keep your ID with you during the party.
Everyone will receive two beverage tickets at the party to be used for non-alcoholic or alcoholic drinks.
Beverages can also be purchased, so please bring cash if needed.

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THE INAUGURATION OF
B. David Rowe
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The Board of Trustees
of
Centenary College of Louisiana
invite you to attend the
Inauguration of
B. David Rowe, Ph.D.
as the Thirtieth President of the College
The favor of your reply is requested
Thursday, the eighth of April
Two thousand ten
at two o’clock in the afternoon
in the Gold Dome
on the campus of Centenary College
B. DAVID ROWE
The Thirtieth President
of
Centenary College
of Louisiana
INAUGURATED
APRIL 8, 2010
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APRIL 8, 2010 2 PM GOLD DOME SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
THE INAUGURATION OF
B. David Rowe
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INAUGURATION OF
B. David Rowe, Ph.D.
30TH PRESIDENT
APRIL 8, 2010
TWO O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON
GOLD DOME
CENTENARY COLLEGE
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
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B. David Rowe, Ph.D.
An ordained United Methodist minister, President Rowe holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Southwestern University,
a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University and a Certificate in
Ecumenical Studies from the World Council of Churches and the University of
Geneva. He earned the Ph.D. from Georgia State University where his research
led to the dissertation entitled Cultural Leadership and Peace: An Educational
Response to Religious Violence.
With more than 18 years in higher education administration, and with extensive planning, fundraising,
and institutional marketing experience, Dr. Rowe has served Wesleyan College, Oxford College of Emory
University, and the Candler School of Theology. His professional interests, which include organizational
transformation and global sustainability, complement his research specialization in leadership development and
social change. He is the co-founder of a non-profit organization, Oikos (oý-kos), which focuses on systemic
solutions for global sustainability.
Dr. Rowe joins Centenary at a time of transition for the College and looks forward to helping to find ways
to propel Centenary into the future. Against the backdrop of the nation’s faltering economy, a new vision is
emerging for Centenary College: to define church-related liberal arts education for the 21st Century.
The challenge will be to create such a program while optimizing the use of shrinking resources.
With these moves, Centenary is charting a bold new course into this century and beyond. A renewed focus
on undergraduate arts and sciences programs will set the stage for complementing these programs with graduate
professional programs, and to investigate the creation of more opportunities for students to engage global
cultures through sustained and well-crafted international study experiences.
A native Texan, Dr. Rowe is married to the former Jodi Hyde of College Park, Ga. They have two sons –
Carter (8) and Philip (6).
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Order of Procession
GRAND MARSHAL: Dr. David E. Thomas
FACULTY MARSHAL: Dr. Beth E. Leuck
THE TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE
DELEGATES FROM COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND LEARNED SOCIETIES
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVES
THE PROFESSORS EMERITI
THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGE
THE PLATFORM PARTY
The Reverend Betsy B. Eaves ’78
Honorable Cedric B. Glover
Honorable Lorenz “Lo” J. Walker
Honorable Judge Carl E. Stewart H’98
Dr. Gloria W. Raines
Mr. Edward J. Crawford III
Dr. R. Matthew Weeks
Mr. David T. Henington ’82
Mrs. Cindy Gleason Johnson ’81
Mr. Matthew L. Wallace ’10
Dr. F. Stuart Gulley
Dr. William G. Anderson ’70, HD’09
Dr. John H. Allen
The Reverend Dr. Donald A. Webb H’88, HD’91
Dr. Kenneth L. Schwab H’08
The Reverend Dr. B. David Rowe
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The Inaugural Program
*ACADEMIC PROCESSION
Dr. David E. Thomas, Grand Marshal
Dr. Beth E. Leuck, Faculty Marshal
Trumpet Voluntary ...........................................................................Jeremiah Clarke
Centenary Brass
*INVOCATION
The Reverend Betsy B. Eaves ’78
Vice President for Student Development and Chaplain of the College
*HYMN
As a Fire is Meant for Burning .................................................................. HYFRYDOL
AS A FIRE IS MEANT FOR BURNING WITH A BRIGHT AND WARMING FLAME,
KINDLE HEARTS FOR GREATER VISION, BY OUR HANDS EARTH’S CALL PROCLAIM.
NOT TO PREACH OUR CREEDS OR CUSTOMS, BUT TO BUILD A BRIDGE OF CARE,
JOINING HANDS ACROSS THE NATIONS, FINDING NEIGHBORS EVERYWHERE.
WE ARE LEARNERS; WE ARE TEACHERS; WE ARE PILGRIMS ON THE WAY.
WE ARE SEEKERS; WE ARE GIVERS; WE ARE VESSELS MADE OF CLAY.
BY OUR GENTLE, LOVING ACTIONS WE WOULD SHOW THAT LOVE IS LIGHT.
IN A HUMBLE, LISTENING SPIRIT WE WOULD LIVE TO GOD’S DELIGHT.
* Please stand as you are able.
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AS A GREEN BUD IN THE SPRINGTIME IS A SIGN OF LIFE RENEWED,
SO MAY WE BE SIGNS OF ONENESS ‘MID EARTH’S PEOPLES, MANY HUED.
AS A RAINBOW LIGHTS THE HEAVENS WHEN A STORM IS PAST AND GONE,
MAY OUR LIVES REFLECT THE RADIANCE OF GOD’S NEW AND GLORIOUS DAWN.
WELCOME & GREETINGS
Elected Officials ............................................................Honorable Cedric B. Glover
Shreveport Mayor
Honorable Lorenz “Lo” J. Walker
Bossier City Mayor
Academic Officials ........................................ Honorable Judge Carl E. Stewart H’98
Dillard University ’71
Dr. Gloria W. Raines
Louisiana State University of Shreveport &
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Centenary Officials .......................................................Mr. Edward J. Crawford III
Board of Trustees Chairman
Dr. R. Matthew Weeks
Faculty Coordinating Committee Chair
Mr. David T. Henington ’82
Senior Direcctor of Donor Relations
Mrs. Cindy Gleason Johnson ’81
National Alumni Association President
Mr. Matthew L. Wallace ’10
Student Government Association President
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ANTHEM
Have You Not Known .......................................................................... K. Lee Scott
Centenary College Choir
INTRODUCTION
Dr. F. Stuart Gulley
President of Woodward Academy
INSTALLATION
Mr. Edward J. Crawford III
Presentation of the Centenary College Charter ................................Dr. John H. Allen
Dr. Donald A. Webb H’88, HD’91
Presidents Emeriti
Presentation of Mace ....................................................... Dr. Kenneth L. Schwab H’08
President Emeritus
Dr. David E. Thomas
Faculty Marshal
Presentation of the College’s Medallion .............. Dr. William G. Anderson ’70, HD’09
ACCEPTANCE
The Reverend Dr. B. David Rowe
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*ALMA MATER
Where the sleepy silver bayou
Gleams among the pines,
Watching o’er the throbbing city
Alma Mater shines.
Forward, Forward, Centenary
Time and tide may fail,
But our hearts shall love thee ever,
Centenary hail!
*MUSICAL BENEDICTION
The Lord Bless You and Keep You ...........................................................Peter Lutkin
Centenary College Choir
*RECESSIONAL
Rondeau ................................................................................... Jean-Joseph Mouret
Centenary Brass
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College Maces
The Centenary College Seal
The official seal of Centenary College states the motto of the institution. Translated,
the Latin phrase “Labor Omnia Vincit” means “Work conquers all.” It is through this
commitment to hard work that Centenary College, and the entire Centenary
family, has
distinguished itself in many fields of endeavor since its founding in 1825.
A mace is a highly ornamented staff of metal or wood, carried before a sovereign or other high
official in civic ceremonies by a mace-bearer, intended to represent the official’s authority.
Processions often feature maces, as on parliamentary or formal academic occasions. casions.
Centenary College’s academic processional maces were requested by President
Emeritus Donald A. Webb in 1989 and designed in collaboration with Professor
Emeritus Willard G. Cooper. The maces incorporate the symbols of Centenary
College of Louisiana; the College Seal and the Yoncopin flower.
The Charter
The Presidential Medallion & Chain of Office
The bronze presidential medallion was first given to Dr. John Horton Allen at his
inauguration on October 21, 1970 by George D. Nelson, Chairman of the Board of
Trustees and the first to be used in the history of the College. The medallion is in the
form of the College Seal and carries the Latin inscription “Sigillum Officiae Praesidie,”
which translated means “The Seal of the Office of the President.”
It is part of the president’s academic dress for all ceremonial occasions, casions,
and has been handed down through the years to succeeding presidents.
Centenary College of Louisiana adopted its charter in 1848. It was adopted after the
merger of the College of Louisiana and Centenary College. The 1848 charter was
reproduced several times and has had a series of amendments added over the years.
President Rowe will be presented with a handwritten reproduction of the charter
made sometime after 1871 (and likely before 1900).
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Centenary College Presidents
COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA
(JACKSON, LA.)
1826-1829 Jeremiah Chamberlain
1829-1834 Henry H. Gird
1835-1840 James Shannon
1841-1845 William B. Lacey
CENTENARY COLLEGE
(BRANDON SPRINGS, MS.)
1841-1844 Thomas C. Thornton
CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA
(JACKSON, LA.)
1844-1848 David O. Shattuck
1848-1849 A.B. Longstreet
1849-1853 Richard H. Rivers
1855-1866 John C. Miller
1866-1871 William H. Watkins
1871-1882 Charles G. Andrews
1882-1885 D.M. Rush
1885-1888 T.A.S. Adams
1888-1894 W.L.C. Hunnicutt
1894-1898 Charles W. Carter
1898-1902 Inman J. Cooper
1902-1903 Henry B. Carré
1903-1906 Charles C. Miller
CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA
(SHREVEPORT, LA.)
1907-1910 William L. Weber
1910-1913 Felix R. Hill
1913-1918 Robert H. Wynn
1919-1921 W.R. Bourne
1921-1932 George S. Sexton
1933-1943 Pierce Cline
1945-1964 Joe J. Mickle
1964-1969 Jack S. Wilkes
1969-1976 John Horton Allen
1977-1991 Donald A. Webb
1991-2009 Kenneth L. Schwab
2009-present B. David Rowe
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Academic Regalia
The academic attire of today has a history of
nearly eight hundred years, first in the church
and then the guilds. In Medieval Europe, men
and women typically wore gowns or robes that
had a great deal of variety in color and material,
depending upon the position and wealth of the
wearer. Gradually there developed distinctive gowns
for various professions, trades and religious orders.
Students and teachers in many medieval universities
organized themselves into guilds. Gradually the
academic attire became distinctive for Bachelors
of Arts (the apprentices), Masters of Arts (the
teachers), and Doctors (teachers who had completed
postgraduate studies).
Principal features of academic dress are the gown,
the cap and the hood. Early, it became necessary for
universities to set rules and standards to preserve the
dignity and meaning of the academic attire. In 1895,
the United States set for its universities a uniform
academic costume code, which is reflected in most
of the regalia worn today. Meanwhile, European
universities maintained their right to variety. The
vivid diversity of regalia for European degree holders
brings to the American commencement such visual
pleasures as sable berets, cardinal robes and other
distinctive garb.
THE ROBE OR GOWN: Originally worn as
protection against the cold of unheated buildings,
the gowns used in American academic ceremonies
today vary according to the highest degree awarded
to the wearer. Bachelor’s gowns have pointed sleeves,
and are worn closed. Master’s gowns have oblong
sleeve, open at the wrist, with the base hanging
down, and rear part of the oblong cut square while
the front arc cuts away. These robes have fasteners so
they can be worn open or closed. The doctoral gown
is a more elaborate costume faced down the front
with black velvet and across the sleeves with three
bars of the same; these facings and crossbars may be
of velvet of the color distinctive to the field of study
to which the degree pertains. The doctoral gown has
bell-shaped sleeves and may be worn open or closed.
All three gowns are usually black, though some
colleges and universities use the color of the school.
THE CAP: The mortarboard cap is standard,
although soft square-topped caps are permissible.
Recipients of doctorates may wear a gold tassel
fastened to the middle point of the top of the cap;
all others wear black. The color of the tassel denotes
the discipline.
THE HOOD: The hoods are lined in silk with
the official color or colors of the institution which
granted the highest degree held by the wearer; more
than one color is shown by division of the field color
in a variety of ways, such as by chevron or chevrons.
The binding or edging of the hood is in velvet, with
widths of two inches, three inches and five inches
for the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees
respectively; the color of the border indicates the
field of study to which the degree pertains.
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COLORS associated with the academic disciplines:
Agriculture
Arts, Letters, Humanities
Business Administration, Management,
Finance, Marketing, Accounting
Dentistry
Economics
Education
Engineering
Fine Arts
Forestry
Journalism, Communication Arts, Electronic
Media, Print Media, Public Relations
Law
Library Science
Medicine
Music
Nursing
Oratory (Speech)
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physical Education
Public Administration, including Foreign Service
Public Health
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Mathematics, Computer Science
History, Political Science, Social Work,
Sociology, Psychology
Theology
Veterinary Science
Maize
White
Drab
Lilac
Copper
Light Blue
Orange
Brown
Russet
Crimson
Purple
Lemon
Green
Pink
Apricot
Silver Gray
Olive Green
Dark Blue
Sage Green
Peacock Blue
Salmon Pink
Gold
Citron
Scarlet
Gray
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Board of Trustees
Mr. Edward J. Crawford III H’02
Chairman
Mr. George D. Nelson Jr.
Vice Chairman
Mr. Austin G. Robertson Jr. MBA’89
Treasurer
Dr. John F. George Jr. ’82
Secretary
Dr. William G. Anderson ’70, HD’09
Past Chairman
Ex-Officio Members
Rev. Dr. William Wayne Hutchinson HD’03
Bishop of the Louisiana Conference
Rev. Douglas L. Cain ’71
Shreveport District Superintendent
Rev. Dr. B. David Rowe
President of the College
Mrs. Cindy Gleason Johnson ’81
President of the Alumni Association
Mr. Matthew L. Wallace ’10
President of the Student Government
Association
Dr. Juan R. G. Rodriguez ’80
Chair, Faculty Personnel Committee
Dr. R. Matthew Weeks
Chair, Faculty Coordinating Committee
Term Expires in 2010
Dr. William G. Anderson ’70, HD’09,
Shreveport, La.
Dr. Nancy Mikell Carruth HD’82, Bunkie, La.
Mr. J. Stafford Comegys ’82, MS’91,
Shreveport, La.
Dr. John F. George Jr. ’82, Shreveport, La.
Mr. Jay A. Greenleaf ’84, Shreveport, La.
Mr. Percy V. Hubbard ’64, Bossier City, La.
Mr. Roy S. Hurley H’00, Shreveport, La.
Dr. Daryl W. Mitchell, Shreveport, La.
Mr. George D. Nelson Jr., Shreveport, La.
Mr. Jeffrey W. Robertson ’85, Dallas, Texas
Mr. Andrew M. Shehee ’78, Shreveport, La.
Mr. Michael H. Woods, Shreveport, La.
Mrs. Nancy Boone Word ’70, Austin, Texas
Term Expires in 2011
Rev. Dr. Chris H. Andrews HD’93,
Baton Rouge, La.
Mr. C. Ellis Brown Jr. ’79, Shreveport, La.
Mr. Kenneth Q. Carlile ’79, MS’91,
Marshall, Texas
Mr. C. Walter Dobie ’54, Lafayette, La.
Mr. G. Archer Frierson II, Shreveport, La.
Mr. William T. Green ’71, Laurel, Miss.
Mr. Robert B. Hamm, Shreveport, La.
Mr. O. Delton Harrison, Shreveport, La.
Mrs. Jane Hutchinson James ’57,
El Dorado, Ark.
Mr. Thomas E. McElroy, Shreveport, La.
Mr. Harry E. McInnis Jr., Minden, La.
Rev. Dr. Charles B. Simmons ’71, Houston, Texas
Mr. Murray W. Viser ’77, Shreveport, La.
Term Expires in 2012
Mr. John E. Atkins, Shreveport, La.
Mr. David A. Barlow ’92, Shreveport, La.
Judge Eugene W. Bryson Jr. ’63,
Shreveport, La.
Mr. Edward J. Crawford III H’02,
Shreveport, La.
Rev. Kenneth M. Fisher ’70, Shreveport, La.
Mr. Daryl R. Fultz, Shreveport, La.
Mr. J. Joseph Hardt ’77, Dallas, Texas
Dr. P. Michael Mann ’63, Houston, Texas
Mr. Austin G. Robertson Jr. MBA’89,
Shreveport, La.
Rev. Carol Borne Spencer ’69, Jackson, Ms.
Judge Carl E. Stewart H’98, Shreveport, La.
Dr. W. Juan Watkins ’57, Shreveport, La.
Life Members
Dr. Charles Ellis Brown ’48, HD’04,
Shreveport, La.
Mrs. Katherine T. Cheesman ’47,
Shreveport, La.
Mrs. Gretchen S. Crow H’05, Shreveport, La.
Gen. J. Spencer Hardy ’38, Shreveport, La.
Dr. Charles D. Knight ’41, Shreveport, La.
Rev. Dr. Douglas L. McGuire HD’71, Ruston, La.
Mrs. Patricia A. O’Brien, Shreveport, La.
Mr. John T. Palmer, Shreveport, La.
Rev. Dr. William D. Peeples ’61, HD’01,
Shreveport, La.
Dr. C. Vernon Sanders ’53, Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. George R. Schurman ’57, MS’90,
Shreveport, La.
Dr. Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee ’43, HD’02,
Shreveport, La.
Mrs. Miriam Sklar H’02, Shreveport, La.
Mr. Fletcher Thorne-Thomsen H’98,
Shreveport, La.
Mrs. Sally S. Treat ’46, Shreveport, La.
Mr. J. Hugh Watson H’92, Shreveport, La.
Dr. Nicholas H. Wheless Jr. H’80, HD’01,
Shreveport, La.
Mr. Hoyt L. Yokem H’85, Shreveport, La.
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Inauguration Committee
Chair
Dr. Katherine Rowe Fell
Vice President for Advancement
Members
Ms. Carla E. Alsandor MBA’04
Director of Alumni Relations
Chief H. Zeke Aull
Director of Public Safety
Mrs. Carol B. Lewis
Administrative Assistant to
Vice President for Advancement
Mr. Christopher E. Brown ’01
Archivist / Cataloger
Dr. Greg Q. Butcher
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
Mrs. Francine A. Campbell
Conferences and Facilities Coordinator
Mr. Rick DelaHaya
Director of Marketing and Communications
Rev. Betsy B. Eaves ’78
Vice President for Student Development
and Chaplain of the College
Ms. Connie T. Harbuck ’86
Executive Assistant to President
Mr. David A. Hobson ’98
A.C. “Cheesy” Voran Choir Director
Mr. Don J. Hooper
Chair of Theatre and Dance Department
Mrs. Cindy Gleason Johnson ’81
President, National Alumni Association
Miss Suneera Kompelli ’10
Student Representative
Mrs. Christine McIntosh
General Manager for Sodexo Services
Dr. Elizabeth L. Rankin
Professor of Economics
Mr. Dennis F. Taylor
Director of Career Services and
Acting Dean of Students
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About Centenary College
Centenary College is the oldest chartered liberal
arts college west of the Mississippi River and is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools. With a student body of about 1,000,
Centenary is a private, coeducational, residential,
four-year arts and sciences college affiliated with the
United Methodist Church.
The College traces its proud lineage and tradition
of preparing students for their futures back to its
founding in 1825 when the College of Louisiana
opened in Jackson, La. The College of Louisiana had
established itself as one of the leading educational
institutions in the country, rivaling even Harvard’s
enrollment, as nearly 300 students attended the
College. But, as was the case with many schools
during this time period, even though the school
enjoyed early success, it struggled and in 1845
merged with Centenary College in Clinton, Miss.,
creating Centenary College of Louisiana. A Mississippi
Methodist institution, Centenary College was
originally founded to celebrate the 100th Anniversary
of John Wesley’s organization of the Methodist
Societies of England. Centenary too was struggling
financially and the newly merged Centenary College
of Louisiana remained in Jackson, La.
The incorporation of the two schools proved to
be a good move for both institutions. Before the
Civil War, the College enjoyed many productive
years, including the construction of a magnificent
classroom/administration building, flanked by two
residence halls, one of which is still standing as a
museum and relic. But for all the growth the College
enjoyed during the pre-Civil War era, the war in
effect, dealt another blow to Centenary and Jackson,
La. The College closed during the conflict, and six of
the 10 seniors were killed in battle or died of wounds
and illness. The College was used as a hospital and was
captured and recaptured by Union and Confederate
forces. The campus itself was the scene of more
than one battle. The campus at Jackson never really
recovered from the War. However one of the best
things that can be said of the postwar years in Jackson
is that finally in 1895, 70 years after its founding,
women were admitted to the College. In 1903, four
of the 20 graduates were women.
Never regaining the footing it had in the 1840s
and 1850s, through the efforts of prominent
Shreveport Methodists and community leaders,
the College moved to Shreveport in 1908 and
immediately enjoyed success. By the mid-1920s
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Centenary had firmly established its role as a small,
coeducational, undergraduate, residential, liberal arts
institution. During the 1920’s and 1930’s, under
the leadership of President George Sexton, former
minister of First Methodist Church in Shreveport,
the College underwent a period of campus growth
and prosperity, including the architectural design
that largely remains today. The school during this
time also became a football powerhouse and enjoyed
wins over rivals such as Louisiana State University,
University of Texas at Austin, and University of
Notre Dame.
After World War II, the campus was made up of
only three brick buildings – the current Meadows
Museum (then the Administration Building), Jackson
Hall (originally a residence hall, a science and classroom
building, and a cafeteria), and Haynes Gym. Through
the mid 20th century, under the direction of President
Joe J. Mickle, Centenary added more buildings, most of
which still stand today…a tribute to his vision.
The academic reputation of Centenary has
remained strong since the 1920s. Highly ranked as a
national liberal arts college, Centenary receives high
marks in the annual college and university rankings
published by U.S. News and World Report. The
Princeton Review recently named Centenary “One
of the Best 371 Colleges,” followed by Forbes.com
recognizing the College as “One of America’s Best
Colleges,” “One of America’s Best College Buys,”
and “One of America’s Best Private Colleges.” In
2007, Newsweek named Centenary the “Hottest
Liberal Arts School You Never Heard Of” in its
“25 Hottest Universities” feature.
Today, Centenary is in the process of
transforming itself once again and is entering a
new era of leadership in church-related liberal arts
education and new circles of excellence in academics,
in the arts, and in athletics.
Centenary is currently in its 185th year.
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Purpose Statement
Centenary is a selective liberal arts college offering programs in the
arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, which strengthen the
foundation for students’ personal lives and career goals. Students and faculty
work together to build a community focused on ethical and intellectual
development, respect, and concern for human and spiritual values, and the
joy of creativity and discovery.
Consistent with its affiliation with the United Methodist Church, the
College encourages a lifelong dedication not only to learning but also
to serving others. It strives to overcome ignorance and intolerance; to
examine ideas critically; to provide an understanding of the forces that have
influenced the past, drive the present, and shape the future; and to cultivate
integrity, intellectual and moral courage, responsibility, fairness,
and compassion.
In pursuit of these ideals, the College challenges its students throughout
their education to write and speak clearly; to read, listen, and think critically;
to comprehend, interpret, and synthesize ideas; to analyze information
qualitatively and quantitatively; to appreciate the diversity of human cultures;
to respect the value of artistic expression; and to recognize the importance
of a healthy mind and body and the interdependence of people and
the environment.
Academic and co-curricular programs, as well as the example of those
who teach and work at Centenary, support students in their development
and encourage them to become leaders in the work place, the community,
the nation, and the world at large.
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Thiel College
Toccoa Falls College
Tulane University
University of Evansville
University of Indianapolis
University of Puget Sound
Wesleyan College
West Virginia Wesleyan
Wofford College
Delegates from Academic Institutions
1831 LAGRANGE COLLEGE
Quincy D. Brown, D.Min., Chaplain
1836 EMORY UNIVERSITY
Jill Williams, Ph.D., Alumna
1836 WESLEYAN COLLEGE
Rebecca Bullard Powers, A.B., Alumna
1840 SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Jake B. Schrum, M.Div., President
1847 OTTERBEIN COLLEGE
Samuel R. Ziegler Jr., M.Ed. Alumnus
1864 UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Sara B. Hebert, M.A., Alumna
1869 TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Christopher M. Kinsey, M.B.A., Alumnus
1884 NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Lisa Abney, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic
and Student Affairs

1891 RICE UNIVERSITY
V. Elaine Thompson, Ph.D., Alumna
1894 LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
Kenneth W. Rea, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs
1904 OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Mark Y.A. Davies, Ph.D., Dean
1908 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Elizabeth Everett, M.A., Alumna
1912 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
Floyd E. del Corral, B.B.A., Alumnus
1925 XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
Wallace Davenport, J.D./Ed.D., Alumnus
Student Class Representatives
Matthew T. Blanchard, Junior
F. Mellynn Baker, Sophomore
Kendall M. Hughes, Freshman
National Alumni Association Past Presidents
’68-69/’85-86 M. Wayne Hanson ’50
’70-’71 Mitzi Lowe Perry ’57
’84-’85 Eneile Cooke Mears ’66
’87-’88 James M. Goins ’61
’91-’92 Mark McCrocklin ’85/M.B.A. ’95
’93-’94 Charles B. Moore ’49
’94-’96 Margaret L. Bray ’66
’04-’05 Chatham H. Reed ’64
’05-’06 Charles C. Grubb ’68
’07-’08 Hoyt D. Bain ’63
’08-’09 William “Wishy” E. Nolan ’54
Institutions Sending Greetings
Agnes Scott College
American University
Aquinas College
Austin College
Berry College
Boston University
Caldwell College
Centre College
Coker College
DePauw University
Dickinson College
Emory University
Emory and Henry College

Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
April 8, 2010
Schedule of Events
and RSVP

Schedule of Events
Chapel Service
11:10 a.m.
Brown Chapel x Centenary College
Inauguration Ceremony
2:00 p.m.
Gold Dome x Centenary College
Fais-dodo
(A Cajun Country Dance Party)
6:00 p.m. x Fox Creek Farms
11958 Ellerbe Rd., Shreveport, LA 71106
Casual Country / Denim & Boots
Directions and Accommodations can be found at www.centenary.edu/inauguration.
P L E A S E D E TA C H A N D R E T U R N I N E N C L O S E D E N V E L O P E .
ALUMNI Card
Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
I/We will attend the Chapel Service at Brown Chapel at 11:10 a.m.
I/We will attend the Inauguration of the Thirtieth President of
Centenary College on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
I/We will attend the Fais-dodo at Fox Creek Farms, 11958 Ellerbe Rd.,
Shreveport, LA 71106 at 6:00 p.m. Number in party: ___________.
Name(s)______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone_________________Class Years (if applicable)_ _________________
The favor of your reply is requested by March 26, 2010.

Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
April 8, 2010
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
AND RSVP
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Inauguration Ceremony
2:00 P.M.
GOLD DOME
CENTENARY COLLEGE
Fais-dodo
(A CAJUN COUNTRY DANCE PARTY)
6:00 P.M.
FOX CREEK FARMS
11958 ELLERBE RD.
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Casual Country / Denim & Boots
Directions and Accommodations can be found at www.centenary.edu/inauguration
P L E A S E D E TA C H A N D R E T U R N I N E N C L O S E D E N V E L O P E
GUEST CARD
Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
I/We will attend the Inauguration of the Thirtieth President of Centenary
College on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
I/We will attend the Fais-dodo at Fox Creek Farms, 11958 Ellerbe Rd.,
Shreveport, LA 71106 at 6:00 p.m. Number in party: ___________.
Name(s) _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone_________________Class Years (if applicable) ________________________
Organization __________________________________________________
The favor of your reply is requested by March 26, 2010.
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Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
April 8, 2010
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, DELEGATE RESPONSE
AND RSVP
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DELEGATE RESPONSE INFORMATION
The Inauguration of B. David Rowe
Our institution/organization will be represented by a delegate.
We will not be represented.
The delegate will march in the Academic Procession.
The delegate will not march in the Academic Procession.
The favor of your reply is requested by March 26, 2010.
Name of Institution/Organization _________________________________
Year of Founding ____________________________________________
Delegate’s Name ____________________________________________
(Please print as it should appear in the program)
Spouse/Guest of Delegate _______________________________________
Delegate’s Institutional Title or Position _____________________________
Delegate’s Highest Degree ______________________________________
Delegate’s Business Address _____________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Daytime Phone______________________Fax ____________________
Email ___________________________________________________
All Delegates are asked to provide their own Academic Regalia.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Chapel Service
11:10 A.M.
BROWN CHAPEL CENTENARY COLLEGE
Luncheon
12:15 P.M.
WHITED ROOM, BYNUM COMMONS CENTENARY COLLEGE
Inauguration Ceremony
2:00 P.M.
GOLD DOME CENTENARY COLLEGE
Fais-dodo
(A CAJUN COUNTRY DANCE PARTY)
6:00 P.M.
FOX CREEK FARMS
11958 ELLERBE RD., SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Casual Country Denim & Boots
Directions and Accommodations can be found at www.centenary.edu/inauguration
P L E A S E D E TA C H A N D R E T U R N I N E N C L O S E D E N V E L O P E
GUEST CARD
Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
I/We will attend the Chapel Service at Brown Chapel at 11:10 a.m.
I/We will attend the Luncheon in the Whited Room at 12:15 p.m.
I/We will attend the Inauguration of the Thirtieth President of
Centenary College on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
I/We will attend the Fais-dodo at Fox Creek Farms, 11958 Ellerbe Rd.,
Shreveport, LA 71106 at 6:00 p.m. Number in party: ___________.
Name(s) ____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone_________________Class Years (if applicable) ________________
Organization _________________________________________________
Delegate Response Information is listed on reverse side of card.
The favor of your reply is requested by March 26, 2010.
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Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
April 8, 2010
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
AND RSVP
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Historical Tour
9:00 A.M.
MEET AT BROWN CHAPEL CENTENARY COLLEGE
Chapel Service
11:10 A.M.
BROWN CHAPEL CENTENARY COLLEGE
Inauguration Ceremony
2:00 P.M.
GOLD DOME CENTENARY COLLEGE
Fais-dodo
(A CAJUN COUNTRY DANCE PARTY)
6:00 P.M. FOX CREEK FARMS
11958 ELLERBE RD., SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Casual Country / Denim & Boots
Directions and Accommodations can be found at www.centenary.edu/inauguration
P L E A S E D E TA C H A N D R E T U R N I N E N C L O S E D E N V E L O P E
FACULTY AND STAFF CARD
Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
I/We will attend a Historical Tour of Campus at 9:00 a.m.
(Please meet at Brown Chapel)
I/We will attend the Chapel Service at Brown Chapel at 11:10 a.m.
I/We will attend the Inauguration of the Thirtieth President of
Centenary College on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
I/We will attend the Fais-dodo at Fox Creek Farms, 11958 Ellerbe Rd.,
Shreveport, LA 71106 at 6:00 p.m. Number in party: ___________.
Name(s) _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone_________________Class Years (if applicable) _________________
The favor of your reply is requested by March 26, 2010.
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Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
April 8, 2010
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
AND RSVP

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Chapel Service
11:10 A.M.
BROWN CHAPEL CENTENARY COLLEGE
Inauguration Ceremony
2:00 P.M.
GOLD DOME CENTENARY COLLEGE
Fais-dodo
(A CAJUN COUNTRY DANCE PARTY)
6:00 P.M. FOX CREEK FARMS
11958 ELLERBE RD., SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Casual Country / Denim & Boots
Directions and Accommodations can be found at www.centenary.edu/inauguration.
P L E A S E D E TA C H A N D R E T U R N I N E N C L O S E D E N V E L O P E .
ALUMNI CARD
Centenary College of Louisiana
Presidential Inauguration
I/We will attend the Chapel Service at Brown Chapel at 11:10 a.m.
I/We will attend the Inauguration of the Thirtieth President of
Centenary College on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
I/We will attend the Fais-dodo at Fox Creek Farms, 11958 Ellerbe Rd.,
Shreveport, LA 71106 at 6:00 p.m. Number in party: ___________.
Name(s) _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone_________________Class Years (if applicable) _________________
The favor of your reply is requested by March 26, 2010.

EUCHARISTIC LITURGY
The Inauguration of
Robert A. Gervasi, Ph.D.
Twenty-second President of Quincy University
April 3, 2009
This order of worship has been printed for one time use only. All music contained has been printed
with the permission of Oregon Catholic Press, Portland, Oregon. Used with permission.

Presider
Homilist
Deacon
Readers
Offertory Procession
INAUGURATION MASS
Fr. Michael Jennrich, OFM
Fr. Ralph Parthie, OFM
Rev. Mr. Angelo Gervasi
Dr. Caroline Collins
Joe Wagner
Jennifer Gervasi
Clare Gervasi Kalb
Irene DeLuna
Sofia DeLuna
Sarah Sullivan
Presider: May the Lord bless you and keep you.
All: Amen.
Presider: May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
All: Amen.
Presider: May He look upon you with kindness and give you
peace.
All: Amen.
Presider: May the Lord bless you!
All: Amen! Amen!
Presider: May God bless us all. In the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Dismissal
Closing Hymn
Companions on the Journey
Carey Landry
Ministers of the Altar
Ministers of the Eucharist
Ministers of Music
Jessi Roach
Trevor Pullinger
Lisa McDonald
Jacob McGuire
Campus Ministry Choir

Communion Hymn
Gift of Finest Wheat
Robert E. Kreutz
Opening Hymm
Table of Plenty
Dan Schutte
Communion Meditation
Ultima
Comments
Prayer after Communion
Blessing of Dr. Robert Gervasi
(From the Book of Numbers, 6:24-26)
Dr. Gervasi comes to the center.
David Costigan, Ph.D.
All are invited to hold out your hands in the traditional gesture
of blessing. Please respond to the words spoken by the Presider.
Introductory Rites
Opening Prayer
Reading One: Sirach 4:11-18
Response
The Lord is My Shepherd
Reading Two: Colossians 3:10-17
Gospel Acclamation
Dr. Caroline Collins
Joe Wagner

Gospel: Luke 5:1-7
Memorial Acclamation
Marty Haugen
Homily
Fr. Ralph Parthie, OFM
Vice President for Mission & Ministry
Intercessory Prayers
Offertory
Procession with Gifts
Jennifer Gervasi
Clare Gervasi Kalb, Irene DeLuna,
Sofia DeLuna, Sarah Sullivan
Amen
Marty Haugen
Holy, Holy, Holy
Marty Haugen
Lamb of God
Marty Haugen