Published August 21, 2024
MONROE, LA – ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥'s annual freshman convocation will be held on
Wednesday, August 28, at 6:00 p.m. at Malone Stadium. Convocation will kick off with
the traditional parade across the bridge at 5:45 p.m. Ìý
Freshmen are the focus of convocation, which begins with a walk across the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ bridge
on Northeast Drive and ends in Malone Stadium. The walk represents the beginning of
their academic journey and its ending when they receive their degrees at graduation.
ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥â€™s spirit groups and Sound of Today marching band will join the freshmen in their
march across the bridge, along with ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ administrators, faculty, and staff.ÌýÌý
Convocation is not only for first-time freshmen but also for all students who are
new to ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥, in addition to any returning students who wish to attend.ÌýÌý
President Ron Berry will address the students, along with featured ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ alumnus guest
speaker Montrell Marshall, Student Government Association President Jadyn Maloney,
and Campus Activities Board President Beau Benoit.ÌýÌý
Guest speaker Montrell Marshall, M.A.T, M.Ed., is a three-time ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ graduate with a
B.S. in Biology and master’s degrees in Educational Technology Leadership and Secondary
Education.Ìý
Marshall is the principal of Carroll Jr. High and a Doctorate Student at ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥. He is
the co-founder and co-CEO of Main Event Entertainment LLC. He is a member of the Mu
Tau chapter of Omega Psi Phi where he participates in numerous community service efforts
throughout Monroe and the surrounding area.Ìý
Convocation will be immediately followed by a pep rally featuring The Sound of Today
Marching Band and ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ spirit groups.ÌýÌý
Convocation Schedule:Ìý
5:30 p.m. – Begin lining up in front of the libraryÌý
5:45 p.m. – March across the bridgeÌý
6:00 p.m. – Convocation at Malone StadiumÌý
6:30 p.m. - Pep Rally at Malone StadiumÌý
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