17 USC § 107 (LIMITATIONS On EXCLUSIVE Rights - FAIR USE) Greetings! I just wanted to take the time out of my busy Community Activist schedule and share with Friends and the Public/World the News that I received earlier this year from Dr. Joseph Ramsey (Chairman of the Sports Hall of Fame) at Florida A&M University that the 1984 Women’s 4x400 Relay Team will be Inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame this Fall. Let me say that I am very humble and moved to have bestowed upon me (as a Member of this NOTORIOUS and FABULOUS Relay of Powerful Women) such a Great Honor and the opportunity to have such Track & Field achievements become a part of HISTORY at the TOP and NO. 1 Black/African-American University in the United States of America!

1. Greetings!
I just wanted to take the time out of my busy Community Activist schedule and share
with Friends and the Public/World the News that I received earlier this year from Dr. Joseph
Ramsey (Chairman of the Sports Hall of Fame) at Florida A&M University that the 1984
Women’s 4x400 Relay Team will be Inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame this Fall.
Let me say that I am very humble and moved to have bestowed upon me (as a Member of
this NOTORIOUS and FABULOUS Relay of Powerful Women) such a Great Honor and the
opportunity to have such Track & Field achievements become a part of HISTORY at the TOP
and NO. 1 Black/African-American University in the United States of America!
WOW JUST KEEPING IT REAL: Then to go on to become one of the MOST SOUGHT
after Civil Rights Activist and Christian in the 21st Century by the Jews/Zionists and the
United States of America’s Government ONLY makes me smile. YES, I wear such attacks and
hatred against me as a BADGE OF HONOR! As I shared with the Lady Ratters in 2011, “That
if you would have told me when I was at FAMU (back in 1984) that in 2008, I would be
in Washington, DC addressing the attacks on Blacks/African-Americans, I would have
probably laughed” because I had my life laid out that I was going to get married, have four
children. . . . Also sharing, “If you would have told me in 1984 that the United States
Government would be out to destroy my life, I would have told you THEN, ‘They are
fighting a LOSING Battle!’” As you can see, God set me on an entirely different course!

2. During our (Mary Jones, Pamela Porter and Pamela Oliver) 2011 Reunion at the FAMU
Relays, my Teammates were NOT surprised that I have moved in the direction I am in today.
While I could have pursued FAME, FORTUNE, BACKSTABBED in the Climb Up The Corporate
Ladder, my PASSION has ALWAYS been for Civil Rights! Because even back in 1984, my
Teammates shared with me at the 2011 Reunion they saw the PASSION for Community
Activist/Civil Rights work while I (on the other hand) was NOT aware at the time the GIFT that
God had placed within me. What I did KNOW was that I have ALWAYS had a LOVE for God’s
People. I NEVER thought that I was SECOND Class to any other race. Neither did my parents
raise me to think that! I was ALWAYS determined to attend a Black/African-American
College so that my education was NOT tainted in a manner in which the WHITE man WANTED
me to THINK! As you can see, I have NO Regrets!
I close giving ALL Glory and Honor to God, the CREATOR and AUTHOR of my Life who
KNEW BEFORE I was born that such a DOOR in HISTORY would be opened to me!
To God’s CHOSEN Nation of People, I am just so humble and blessed to be
SELECTED/CHOSEN to serve you, the Public and the World on such a MAGNIFICENT and
ELEVATED Platform!
Closing with the slogan, “IF You DON’T Hear the RATTLE – Then FEEL The BITE!”
REMEMBERING what my Mother (Pearl Newsome) INSTILLED in me as a child – DON’T
ever FORGET where you come from and DON’T ever FORGET your people!
It was INSTILLED in me at Florida A&M University – “PROTECT The FAMILY!”
This being the REASON WHY you see LOVE in ACTION!
With PEACE and LOVE,
Vogel Denise Newsome
PHONE: (513) 680-2922
Alternate (601) 282-7119

3. By: Florida A&M Sports Information
Release:03/30/2016
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FAMU Sports Hall of Fame To Honor 11 In 2016
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 30) – The Florida A&M University
(FAMU) Sports Hall of Fame officially announced on Wednesday the
members of 2016 class to be inducted during ceremonies on Friday,
September 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. the Alfred Lawson
Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium.
The 11-person class includes the 1984 Women’s 4x400 Relay team of
Mary Jones, Pamela Porter, Vogel Newsome and award-winning
Fox Sports reporter Pam Oliver; golf coach Marvin E. Green; Jr.,
All-America middle distance runner Kevin Hicks; baseball ace
Thomas Lomack; Irene Nelson Holden, as a Supporter of Athletics;
along with a trio of All-American football greats, defensive back William
Carroll, wide receiver Robert Wilson and kicker Jimmy Vertuno.
The 2016 Class, the 41st in the illustrious history of the FAMU
Sports Hall of Fame, will be formally enshrined during the Friday
ceremonies, and they will be further recognized during the Sports Hall
of Fame Game on September 24, when FAMU faces South Carolina State at Bragg Stadium. Kickoff will be 5:00 p.m.
Tickets for the induction ceremony are $50 each and tables seating eight (8) are available for $400.
Contact FAMU Sports Hall Chairman Dr. Joseph P. Ramsey, II at (850) 545-3725 for ticket reservations.
Limited tickets will also be available at the FAMU Athletic Box Office in the Lawson Center beginning in July.
Here are the profiles of the 2016 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Class:
2016 SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS
1984 WOMEN’S 4X400 RELAY TEAM
A talented quartet of athletes featuring Mary Jones, Pamela Porter, Vogel Newsome and Hall of Famer Pam Oliver,
performed with distinction for the Rattlerette Track Program. Collectively, they won the 1984 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference titles
in the 800 and 1600 meters. The quartet qualified for the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Outdoor
Nationals in the 1600 meter relay, where they advanced to the finals, earning All-American honors. All four women were individual
standouts as well ranging from sprints to middle distance event performances.
CARROLL, WILLIAM (1988-91)
This two-time All-America defensive back was a key defender on two MEAC championship squads in 1988 and 1990, anchoring a
ball-hawking secondary that made life miserable for opposing receivers.
The Mobile, Alabama native finished his career with 23 pass interceptions, tying a school record with nine (9) interceptions in
1990, following that up with eight (8) picks in 1991, earning first-team All-MEAC and Black College and FCS All-American honors
both years.
Carroll, an honor student who was also a trained jazz pianist, tied a single game school record for interceptions, with four (4) picks
against Tennessee State in his senior season of 1991.
GREEN, JR., MARVIN E. (Coach, 2001-Present)
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4. @ Finished Division One National Minority Team Runner Up in 2002, 2003, 2007, 2014
@ Featured on HBO’s Real Sports w/ Bryant Gumble in 2002 for having a Stellar Minority Golf Program
@ Coached Four National Minority Championship Medalists
(Jason Owens- 2002, Jay Sandhu- 2003, Jason Still -2007 & Dominick Vennari- 2014)
@ Annually has one of the Top 5 Ranked Golf Teams among HBCUs
(there are over 25 teams Nationally- MEAC, SWAC, CIAA and SIAC)
@ Selected to the African American Golfers Hall of Fame – May 2012
“College Golf Coach of the Year”
@ Coached and Mentored former FAMU Golfer and Two –Term SGA President and University Board of Trustee Member Gallop
Franklin 2009 & 2010
@ President of the National Black College Golf Coaches Association from 2003-2013 (Serving Five Consecutive 2- year
terms)
@ Has fostered a relationship with an outside, nationally known philanthropic group (Bill Dickey Scholarship Association )
that has awarded over $120,000 in scholarship support to many members of his team.
@ One of the Founding Member Coaches of the MEAC Golf Conference Championships-2014
@ Has Graduated over 95% of his Student Athletes.
HICKS, KEVIN (Track, 2004-05)
As a collegiate sophomore Kevin Hicks became the first Florida A&M track star to qualify for the World Championships since 1990,
by kicking his way to a third-place finish in the Hershey's 800 Meter Final at the 2005 USA Outdoor Championships. Hurdler Reggie
Davis of Tallahassee was the last FAMU athlete to reach the World Championships stage in the late 1980s. Hicks captured the first
USA Indoor title for an FAMU runner since Bob Hayes (60 meters) in 1964, on February 27, 2005 with a victory in the 800 meter
final. Hicks has made great progress in 2005 and in the future will look to become the third FAMU track athlete as a U.S. Olympian
joining the late Bob Hayes (1964) and Rey Robinson (1972) - the present FAMU coach…..
2006: 5th in opening round at USA Outdoors (1:49.78)…1st at Kansas Relays (1:47.58)…7th at adidas Classic (1:47.05)…best of
1:47.58.
2005: 3rd at USA Outdoors (1:46.99); 2nd at NCAA Outdoors (1:44.94); USA Indoor 800m champ (1:48.73)ranked #3 U.S. by
T&FNbest of 1:44.94…. MEAC 800m and 1500m champion… Outstanding Male Performer at MEAC Indoor and Outdoor
Championships.
2004: MEAC 800m & 1,500m champion (1:49.41/3:53.33)best of 1:48.02. Outstanding Male Performer at MEAC Indoor and
Outdoor Championships.
HOLDEN, IRENE NELSON (Supporter)
Passionate for Florida A&M University, Irene Nelson Holden served the institution for over 40 years in the accounting department.
Extremely active in the FAMU National Alumni Association and the FAMU Booster Club, Holden also worked with Athletics during
home events and closely with the business managers in Athletics during her tenure.
Holden has been honored by the National Alumni Association with its’ Leadership Award for her work with the Weekend of
Rededication, and for spearheading activities with the Association.
Additionally, the National “F” Club presented her with its’ Outstanding Contribution to Athletics Award several years ago.
LOMACK, THOMAS (Baseball, 1966-69)
An Alabama-born performer, who starred in basketball and baseball at old Tallahassee Lincoln High, Lomack was a four-year
letterwinner for the Rattler Baseball team, as an outfielder and catcher… Drafted out of high school by the Cleveland Indians in 1965,
Lomack elected to attend FAMU, where he served as team captain of the nationally-ranked 1969 SIAC Championship team, which
went on to NAIA regional tournament play. A two-time All-SIAC Tournament selection (1968, 1969), Lomack finished his career at
FAMU with a nifty .356 batting average over four seasons.
VERTUNO, JIMMY (Football, 1987-90)
A clutch performer on special teams throughout his four-year career, Jimmy Vertuno was a three-time All-Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference selection (1988, 1989, 1990) and a 1988 Sheridan Network All-America as a placekicker. The Tallahassee native led the
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5. Rattlers in scoring in three of his four seasons (1987, 1988, 1990), scoring a career best 71 points in the Rattlers MEAC
Championships season of 1990….. He scored 230 career points, #2 all-time, having connected on 113 of 123 point after attempts, and
making 39 of 56 field goal tries…. In 1988, his four field goals, which tied a school record at the time, helped FAMU end a 13-year
losing streak to Tennessee State in a 23-6 win on a rainy night in Nashville.
WILSON, ROBERT (Football, 1993-97)
One of the first star receivers in coach Billy Joe’s Gulf Coast Offense, this Big Bend native set the standard for pass catchers in the
Orange and Green.
Wilson finished his dazzling career number two all-time in FAMU history in career pass receptions with 218, and career receiving
yards with 3,027.
A three-time All-MEAC selection, Wilson captured All-America honors in 1996, when he had single season highs in receptions (78)
and receiving yards (1,161).
That season, he snared 10 receptions against Tennessee State, and had 155 receiving yards against North Carolina A&T.
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