Past Presidents

Past National Presidents

Since its establishment in 1889, the Alumni Association has had 38 Past National Presidents, whose names and years of service are listed below. The current immediate past president is Dr. Michael Rainey.

19th Century

Years Served

1. N.T. Goldsbery 1889 - 1892

2. R. L. Fitzgerald 1892 – 1894

3. J.T. Newsome 1896 – 1899

4. Josie P. Harris 1899 – 1901

	Years Served
1. N.T. Goldsbery	1889 - 1892
2. R. L. Fitzgerald	1892 – 1894
3. J.T. Newsome	1896 – 1899
4. Josie P. Harris	1899 – 1901

20th Century

	Years Served
5. C.L. Winfree	1901 - 1902
6. William H. Hughes	1902 – 1903
7. Milton T. Bailey	1903 – 1932
8. Paterson R. Carter	1932 – 1934
9. Helen Brett Hunter	1934 – 1940
10. Dr. Samuel A. Madden	1940 – 1944
11. Walter P. Jefferson	1944 – 1948
12. Georgia Davis Tyler	1948 – 1950
13. A. McKee Banks	1950 - 1952
14. Lullian E. Oliver	1952 – 1954
15. Reuben Lawson	1954 – 1956
16. Richard Pegram	1956 – 1958
17. Sumner Madden	1958 – 1960
18. C. Shelby Rooks	1960 – 1962
19. O.R. Johnson	1962 – 1964
20. Leory T. McAllister	1964 – 1966
21. James Wynder	1966 - 1968
22. Mary Parrish	1968 - 1970
23. Ethel Lowe	1970 - 1972
24. Sylvester Blue	1972 - 1977
25. Edward A. Ragland	1977 – 1981
26. Hon. Jean W. Cunningham	1981 – 1984
27. Elnora Burton	1984 – 1985
28. Dr. Mildred Fitzgerald-Johnson	1985 - 1987
29. Frank Hendrick	1987 – 1990
30. Dr. Foster B. Miles	1990 - 1993
31. Anne R. Pollard	1993 – 1996
32. Marvin Parker	1996 - 1999

21st Century

	Years Served
33. J. Otis Harris, Jr.	1999 – 2002
34. Willis E. Gay	2002 – 2006
35. Charlyne Jackson Fields	2006 – 2010
36. Ernest Miller	2010 – 2014
37. Franklin Johnson, Jr.	2014 - 2021
38. Dr. Michael Rainey	2021 - 2024

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VSUAA- Baltimore Metro Chapter

02 February 2024

Important information: Pick-up Location Change for the VSUAA Baltimore-Metro Chapter Road Trip to the Battle of the States football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Norfolk State University - William "Dick" Price Stadium.

The originally advertised site - Oxon Hill Park and Ride (6712 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745) - has been closed.

The new pick-up location is:

Branch Avenue Metro Station
4707 Old Soper Road
Suitland, MD 20746

This location is approximately 6.3 miles north of the original site and offers free 24-hour parking on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Please note that the 11:30 AM ET pick-up time for the DMV site remains unchanged.

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Join members of the VSUAA Baltimore Metro Chapter as they travel down for the Battle of the States football game between VSU and NSU.

Prices include Roundtrip Transportation and Game Ticket (General Admission ticket in Section 16, behind the visitors' bench): $90

Round-trip Transportation Only: $55

Departure from Baltimore: 1030 AM

Old Court Road Metro Center
4314 Old Court Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208

New 'DMV' Departure: 1130 AM (same time)

Branch Avenue Metro Station
4707 Old Soper Road, Suitland, MD 20746

Get your tickets!!!

There is still time to pay your $25 per person non-refundable deposit (which will be deducted from your final balance). Please see the QR Code on the flyer below.

Final payment is due by Friday, August 29, 2025.

Norfolk State hosts an extraordinary celebration, and we’re thrilled to announce that Michael Vick is the new head coach at NSU! The event promises an amazing atmosphere, with a fierce rivalry as NSU and VSU go head-to-head. Don’t miss out—JOIN US for an unforgettable experience!