National Alumni Association
A New Chapter Begins: A Message from Your ECSU NAA President
Dear Viking Family,
It is with great humility, pride, and excitement that I greet you as the newly elected President of the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) National Alumni Association (NAA). I am truly honored to serve this incredible network of alumni who represent the heart, history, and future of our beloved Elizabeth City State University (ECSU).
ECSU is more than a university — it’s a legacy. It’s where we come to discover our voices, built lifelong friendships, and shaped the paths that led us to where we are today. As your President, I am committed to honoring that legacy while guiding our association into a future full of promise and purpose.
United by Legacy, Driven by Purpose
Together, we will:
- Reconnect alumni across generations through meaningful programs and events
- Support our students with mentorship, scholarships, and opportunities
- Champion ECSU’s mission through service, advocacy, and shared pride
Whether you graduated or attended decades ago or just received your diploma, your place in the Viking family is permanent — and your voice matters. This association belongs to all of us, and your engagement is the key to our continued success.
Let’s Move Forward — Together
As we embark on this journey, I invite you to:
- Join a local alumni chapter
- Attend upcoming ECSU NAA events
- Mentor a current Viking
- Share your story and stay connected
Thank you for your trust, your continued support, and your unwavering Viking Pride. I look forward to working alongside you to uplift ECSU and ensure its legacy thrives for generations to come.
With Viking Pride,
Mone't B. Earle
Director of Alumni Relations & Engagement
ecsualumni@ecsu.edu
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)
MR./MS. ALUMNI PROGRAM
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.
2025 ECSU Mr./Ms. Alumni Coronation
Thursday, November 6, 2025
5pm - 7:30pm
Join us in an evening of elegance and glamour to celebrate our newly crowned Mrs./Mr. Alumni 2025-2026
Meet Your 2025 Mr./Ms. Alumni
Additional NAA Information
Chapters/Presidents
Shalon Hawkins Sharpe
Kinston-Lenoir
NAA Leadership
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James Cherry, II ’96
President
(Jan. 1, 2022-Dec. 31, 2024)
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Dr. Catherine Edmonds
Chancellor, Ex Officio – Voting
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Abdul Sm Rasheed ’71
Immediate Past President
Ex Officio – Non-Voting
(Jan. 1, 2022- Dec. 31, 2024)
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Barbaina Houston-Black ’80 – Chair
(Jan. 1, 2022-Dec. 31, 2024)
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Cherelle James ’99
(Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2025)
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Dr. Jenelle Simpson '02
(Jan. 1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2026)
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Shalon Hawkins Sharpe ’99
(Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2025) |
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Dr. Edward Newsome, Jr. ’73
(Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2025)
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Barbara B. Sutton ’74
(Jan. 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2024)
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President
James Cherry, II '96
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Recording Secretary
Melvin Norman, '77
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First Vice President
Dr. Sandra S. Newsome, '70
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Corresponding Secretary
Courtnay Jordan, '05
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Second Vice President
Michael N. Johnson, '96
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Sergeant-at-Arms
James Spence, ‘73
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Treasurer
Sharonne Sawyer-Sutton, ‘02
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Financial Secretary
VACANT
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