Elizabeth City State University

National Alumni Association

 

Welcome Message from the ECSU National Alumni Association President

 
Dear Fellow Vikings,
 
Greetings from the Elizabeth City State University National Alumni Association (ECSU NAA)!
 
As President of this incredible organization, it is my honor to extend a heartfelt welcome to you, our cherished alumni. Whether you graduated decades ago or just recently, you are a vital part of the Viking family, and your connection to ECSU remains invaluable.
 
Our alma mater has a rich history of excellence, perseverance, and community. As alumni, we carry the legacy of ECSU in all that we do, and together, we continue to make a positive impact in our respective fields, communities, and beyond. The ECSU NAA is here to foster those connections, celebrate your achievements, and provide opportunities to give back to the institution that shaped so many of us.
 
Through events, programs, and initiatives, the ECSU NAA strives to keep you engaged and informed about the progress of our university. Your support enables us to provide scholarships for deserving students, enhance campus resources, and strengthen the bonds that unite us as Vikings.
 
I encourage you to stay involved—whether by attending an event, joining a local alumni chapter, mentoring current students, or contributing to the growth and success of ECSU. Together, we can ensure that future generations of Vikings have access to the transformative education and opportunities that ECSU has always provided.
 
Thank you for your continued loyalty and dedication to our university. I look forward to connecting with you, celebrating our shared Viking pride, and working together to support our beloved Elizabeth City State University.
 

With Viking Pride,

James W. Cherry, II
President
Elizabeth City State University National Alumni Association
Office of Alumni Relations

Marion D. Thorpe Administration Bldg.

252-335-3224

 

JOIN THE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Membership in the ECSU National Alumni Association is an easy way to show your Viking pride. Through your active membership, we will be a stronger organization, which will allow us to provide unwavering support to ECSU and its students far into the future.

We encourage you to get involved and stay connected  by sharing the elite status of membership with other members of our alumni community. Pay your annual dues or purchase your life membership online today.

(Annual Membership Year: January 1 – December 31)

Call for Nominations

NAA Board of Directors and National Officers

Nominations are open for key positions within the NAA Board of Directors (4 positions) and NAA Officers for the January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027 term.
 
The positions available for consideration include:
 
Four (4) NAA Board Positions
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
 

To submit your nomination, please use the following link: Submit Nomination 

 
Nominators should verify that the nominee satisfies the eligibility requirements as outlined in the Constitution of the Elizabeth City State University National Alumni Association, Incorporated before submitting a nomination. The nominator must also be a financial member.
 
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 28, 2025

 

ECSU National Alumni Association

MR./MS. ALUMNI PROGRAM

 

About Mr./Ms. Alumni

The Mr./Ms. Alumni Program of the ECSU National Alumni Association celebrates the dedication and achievements of Elizabeth City State University's distinguished alumni. Each year, one alum is selected for their exemplary service, leadership, and contributions to the ECSU community. This individual embodies the spirit and values of ECSU, serving as an ambassador who inspires and connects with current students, fellow alumni, and the broader community. Their efforts help strengthen the alumni network, support university initiatives, and ensure the continued success and legacy of ECSU. Through this program, the association highlights the remarkable impact alumni make, fostering a sense of pride and unity within the ECSU family.

The official coronation ceremony takes place during Homecoming. This grand event not only honors Mr./Ms. Alumni for their outstanding contributions but also symbolizes the rich traditions and pride of the ECSU culture and community.

View the 2024- 2025 Alumni Coronation Program

 

Additional NAA Information

Chapters/Presidents

Atlanta Metro
Trequita Overton
John H. Bias
Matthew Coates
matthew@photographybymadison.com                 
 
William T. Bowser, Sr.
Dr. Edward Newsome, Jr
A.P. Lester
William Johnson
 
Bertie County
Linda Peele
 
Elizabeth City
Arlinda Halfacre
 
Eva J. Lewis
Mary Cates
marycates737@yahoo.com 
 
Goldsboro-Wayne
Charles Moore
moorehq@gmail.com
 
Greater Charlotte Chapter
Shalon Hawkins Sharpe
 
Greater Triad
Glasher S. Robinson
 
J.T. Doles

Mark A. Barfield

Kinston-Lenoir
Maxine Cooper
 
Raleigh-Durham-Wake
Cherelle James
 
Roanoke-Chowan
Lee Stephenson
 
Rosa B. Riddick
Robert E. Williams, Sr.
 
Tri-County
Kelvin Turnage
ktown2be@gmail.com
 
Washington County
Rodrigo Hyman
roperjoeblack@yahoo.com
 
Wilmington
Harris McIntyre
New York/Long Island
Wylia Slade-Chestnut
 
Robert E. Harvey Tri-State
Mikel Brabham
Dr. Herman G. Cooke
James Cherry, II
 
E.A. Johnson
James Spence
 
Peninsula
Margaret M. Jones
 
Portsmouth
Darnley Archer
 
Richmond
Gloria Burke
 
Virginia Beach
Ethel Ferebee Cox
Washington, DC Metro
Tony Swain

NAA Leadership

 
 
James Cherry, II ’96
President 
(Jan. 1, 2022-Dec. 31, 2024)
 
Trequita Overton ’99
(Jan. 1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2026)
Dr. Catherine Edmonds
Chancellor, Ex Officio – Voting
Abdul Sm Rasheed ’71
Immediate Past President
Ex Officio – Non-Voting
(Jan. 1, 2022- Dec. 31, 2024)
Barbaina Houston-Black ’80 – Chair
(Jan. 1, 2022-Dec. 31, 2024)
 
Keith O. Richardson ’03
(Jan. 1, 2022-Dec. 31, 2024)
Cherelle James ’99
(Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2025)
 
Dr. Demetra Tyner ’71 – Vice Chair
(Jan. 1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2026)
Dr. Jenelle Simpson '02
(Jan. 1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2026)
 
Shalon Hawkins Sharpe ’99
(Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2025)
Dr. Edward Newsome, Jr. ’73
(Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2025)
Barbara B. Sutton ’74
(Jan. 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2024)


President
James Cherry, II '96
 
Recording Secretary
Melvin Norman, '77
First Vice President
Dr. Sandra S. Newsome, '70
 
Corresponding Secretary
Courtnay Jordan, '05
Second Vice President
Michael N. Johnson, '96
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
James Spence, ‘73
Treasurer
Sharonne Sawyer-Sutton, ‘02
Financial Secretary
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