Place: Cramton Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Sidney A Ribeau
Celebration: 141 school years
Thoughts:
Howard University's Convocation was a very inspirational ceremony, it gave Howard students like myself an eagerness to live the full Hu experience by accomplishing what seems impossible. The phenomenal orchestra and choir were unforgettable as their loud yet beautiful songs manifested throughout the auditorium. Dr Sidney Ribeau talked of Howard aspiring to new goals, which included customer service, more financial aid, reconstruction of buildings,more international coverage, and plenty other important plans for Howard University future. As he amplified these strong promises the crowd rose to their feet and applauded in concurrence. Many may have thought that Dr. Sidney Ribeau speech was inappropriate because it was spoken in a formal style. However, I believed this technique made his speech more personal, and if it was not for the close connection he built with his audience speaking formally he would have put most to sleep. Ribeau was speaking to a very diverse audience so it was essentially for him to be more personal with his delievery. Overall the convocation was an excellent experience, but I am not sure if I will attend next year, for it seems as if convocation is more of a freshman experience. Those freshman who did not attend this year really missed out on a treat, and might want toconsider going to convocation at least once before they graduate.
Speaker: Dr. Sidney A Ribeau
Celebration: 141 school years
Thoughts:
Howard University's Convocation was a very inspirational ceremony, it gave Howard students like myself an eagerness to live the full Hu experience by accomplishing what seems impossible. The phenomenal orchestra and choir were unforgettable as their loud yet beautiful songs manifested throughout the auditorium. Dr Sidney Ribeau talked of Howard aspiring to new goals, which included customer service, more financial aid, reconstruction of buildings,more international coverage, and plenty other important plans for Howard University future. As he amplified these strong promises the crowd rose to their feet and applauded in concurrence. Many may have thought that Dr. Sidney Ribeau speech was inappropriate because it was spoken in a formal style. However, I believed this technique made his speech more personal, and if it was not for the close connection he built with his audience speaking formally he would have put most to sleep. Ribeau was speaking to a very diverse audience so it was essentially for him to be more personal with his delievery. Overall the convocation was an excellent experience, but I am not sure if I will attend next year, for it seems as if convocation is more of a freshman experience. Those freshman who did not attend this year really missed out on a treat, and might want toconsider going to convocation at least once before they graduate.
