Join Young Alumni Lincoln University in celebrating the rising leaders and proud legacy-makers of LU.

Join us to celebrate alumni whose impact continues to shape the legacy of Lincoln University — the 2025 honorees of the prestigious 820 Chestnut Award and the Dr. David B. Henson Trailblazer Award.

We invite you to celebrate these outstanding Blue Tigers at the

2025 Young Alumni Honors Gala

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Cocktail Hour: 6:00 PM | Program Begins: 7:00 PM

special guest host Shay Moore of Power 105.1 FM 

Including a guest presentation by Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and the introduction of the inaugural Lincoln Legend Award

R.D. Goppert Event Center at Unity Village

1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065

Tickets, tables, and sponsorship opportunities are available now at www.youngalumnilu.com. Formal attire is encouraged.

For questions, please contact info@youngalumnilu.com.

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Dr. David B. Henson Trailblazer Award 2025 Honorees

Named in honor of Lincoln University’s 17th President, Dr. David B. Henson, this award recognizes alumni who lead with vision, courage, and conviction. These trailblazers break barriers and light the path for others to follow.

Chris Dawson

Director of Community Outreach

Jefferson City School District

Hon. Rodney Holmes ’90

Judge

Eastern District of Missouri

Darren L. Smith ’00

Sports Reporter and Radio Host

Kansas City, MO

Dr. Marjorie Williams ’75

Education, Civic and Community Leader

Kansas City, MO

The 820 Chestnut Award 2025 Honorees

The 820 Chestnut Award honorees represent a profound impact and enduring legacy at Lincoln University. Their influence extends beyond their time on campus — uplifting and inspiring generations of Blue Tigers through leadership, service and excellence.

Jack Bush Jr. ’70

Former Head Football Coach

Dr. Dick Dalton

Associate Professor of Health and Wellness (retired)

Theressa Ferguson

Student Engagement & Dance Troupe

Misty Nunn ’00

Executive Director of University Relations

Ruby Stewart ’66

Director of Student Support Services

Victor Thomas

Head Track & Field Coach

Dan Turner

KJLU Program Director

Lincoln Legend Award 2025 Honorees

Jack Bush Sr. ’49 (posthumously)

legendary basketball coach

Ollie Gates Sr. ’54

owner

Gates BBQ

Young Alumni Class of 2025 Honorees

Idonuagbe Akogun ’07

Program Coordinator

The Electronic Education Initiative

LaTonya AnNoor ’09

Sr. Executive of Corporate Affairs - Community Relations/Social Impact

Walmart Inc.

Talisa Boswell ’14, ’17

Director of Student Engagement

Central State University

Ryan Frederick ’03

Finance Assistant Controller

HCA Florida JFK Hospital

Shakera Garrard-Brown ’15

Licensed Professional Counselor

Brightside Health & Sondermind Inc.

Luther Glover ’06

Owner

Luther Glover Workouts

Qubieinique Greer ’10

Director

LU's Academic Success Center

Dr. Precious Hardy ’15

Educational Psychologist & Postdoctoral Associate

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Cassandra Horton ’09

Attorney

Mitchell Silberberg Knupp LLP

Jonathan M. Jackson ’17

Executive Director of Admissions

Avila University

Iman Jefferson ’06

Head of Employee Communications

NetApp, Inc.

Shaquire Jones ’18

Manager of Exhibitions

The Franklin Institute

Dawn Kendrick ’11

Executive Director

Primrose Retirement Community

Devon Martin ’04

Business Development Director

BI Worldwide

Ke'yanna McCall ’13

News Producer

KMOV-TV

Kendra Kemp McGee ’05

President

Kemp McGee Arts Culture & Community Foundation

Maurice McKinney ’07

UX Architect

Usio Technologies

Shamon Moss ’13

Attorney

Holland Law Firm

Kortnie Napier ’08

Philanthropy Manager

JCPenney

Asia Richardson ’08

Executive Director

NFL Wives Association

Edward Stewart ’03

Regional Sales Manager

Grundfos USA

William Swatson ’08

Senior Molecular Clinical Specialist

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

Ge'ron Tatum ’10

Executive Director

Teach For America

James "Church" Taylor ’13

Assistant Principal

KIPP Legacy High School

Kwira Vickers ’05

Middle School Director

St. Louis Catholic Academy

Terri Walker ’04

Information Security Project Management

Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Lakeitha White ’10, ’13

Senior Customer Success Service Manager

Scholastic, Inc.

Ryan Wilson ’03

Senior Director of Community and Student Engagement

Saint Louis University

Darius Wynn ’10, ’12

Operations Data Management Manager

Southern California Gas Company

Lincoln University of Missouri, a historically Black, 1890 land-grant, public, comprehensive institution, provides a diverse population access to excellent educational opportunities through teaching, research, and extension services within a nurturing, student-centered environment.

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