Past Presidents

Since the Alumni Association's inception in 1889, there have been 37 National Presidents. Provided below are their names and the years they served.  The Association's immediate past president is Franklin Johnson, Jr.

  • 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
  • 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

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VSUAA Baltimore Chapter & VSUAA Woo Woo Alumni Chapter

The VSUAA Baltimore-Metro Alumni Chapter, along with the Woo Woo Alumni Chapter, will kick off the CIAA 2024 Youth Sports Cheer Clinic on February 24, 2024, from 8 AM to 3 PM at the Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness Center in Baltimore, MD.
 
More than 200 youth are expected to attend the sports clinic, while around 80 will participate in the Cheerleading Clinic. The event will feature a panel discussion on topics such as being a student-athlete, preparing to be a competitive cheerleader, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle before and after college.
 
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VSUAA Washington DC Chapter

Calling all Small Business Vendors!   The VSUAA Washington DC Chapter will a Small Business Vendor Fair on April 6, 2024 from 10AM - 2PM at the Ridge Road Community Center in Washington, DC.  If interested in being a vendor please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. 

VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter

Join the VSUAA Richmond Metro Chapter for worship service in celebration of VSU Founder's Day on March 17, 2024.  The chapter will celebrate together at 10AM at the Saint Peter Baptist Church in Glen Allen, VA.  

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Check out other upcoming chapter activities:  

VSUAA- Phiner Ladies Alumni Chapter

Phi Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (Virginia State University) 95th Charter Anniversary Celebration.

Friday, April 12, 2024 / 2 PM
Adopt-A-School Service Project - Allergy/cold/flu and school supply drive
Lakemont Elementary School, Petersburg, VA

*Monetary donations are accepted


Saturday, April 13, 2024 / 5 PM - 10 PM 
Hollywood Glam 95th Charter Anniversary Gala
Appomattox Event Center, Petersburg, VA

*Tickets, sponsorship, and ad options can be purchased here