Morehouse School of Medicine
National Alumni Association
Alumni Reunion Dinner
Saturday, May 17, 2014
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Twelve Hotel Atlantic Station
361 - 17th Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30363
PROGRAM
Presiding
Edward K. Bass, III, M.D.,’93, President, National Alumni Association
Welcome and Introduction……………………………………………Edward K. Bass, III, M.D.,’93
Invocation……………………………………………………..…………..Marvin Crawford, M.D., M. Div.
DINNER
Remarks…………………………………………………………………..John E. Maupin, Jr., D.D.S., M.B.A.
President
Valerie Montgomery Rice, M.D.
Dean and Executive Vice President
Award Presentation…………………………………………………….………….Kevin Thomas, M.D.,’93
-DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARDBESSIE CHAPMAN JONES, M.D.,’84
Memorial Tribute……………………………………………………………….Xaviera M. Estes, M.D.,’09
Closing Remarks…………………………………………………….…………………………………………Dr.Bass
Distinguished Alumni Award
Bessie Chapman Jones, M.D. MPH, MS
As the first in her family to attend college, Dr. Bess Jones always dreamed of
becoming a physician.
When she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Talladega College
in 1957, there was no money for her to attend medical school so she became an
educator, married, raised a family and earned a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry
from Indiana University in 1962. She was accepted into Morehouse School of
Medicine’s third charter class in 1980 and went on to receive her M.D. from
Emory School of Medicine in 1984, as well as a Master of Public Health Degree
in 1986. But, it was MSM that she considered to be her true alma mater.
Dr. Jones returned to MSM as the first resident graduate of the Department of
Community Medicine. While employed by the DeKalb County Board of Health to
staff community health centers, she served the MSM National Alumni Association
as treasurer for over 10 years and has been on the MSM Student Admissions
Committee for nearly 20 years.
Now retired, Dr. Jones travels with her husband, Dr. Herb Jones, volunteering for
medical service stateside and abroad. They have served the Red Cross, taught
in the Gross Anatomy Lab, and continually care for babies in their home who are
in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services.
In addition to their commitment to serve MSM, the dynamic duo created the
Chapman Jones Memorial Endowment for special community projects in honor of
their parents. Most recently, they established the Jones Family Fund to provide
a $5000 student scholarship annually, with the goal of helping others to achieve
their dreams.
“Of all our experiences, we most value our association with the MSM
community. We all do it for the students...for we see in them the future, the spirit
and the mission of our beloved MSM.” – Bessie Chapman Jones, M. D.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Edward K. Bass, III, M.D.,’93
President
Kevin Thomas, M.D.,’92
President Elect/Vice President
Aleron K. Kong, M.D., ‘10
Secretary/Marketing
Leslie Holmes, M.D.,’95
Treasurer
Augustus Stephens, M.D.,’91
Assistant Treasurer/Development
MISSION STATEMENTS
MSM National Alumni Association
Established in May 1982, the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM)
National Alumni Association supports and advances the interests of
MSM and its alumni and fosters interest among prospective students
and the community.
Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the health
and well-being of individuals and communities; increasing the diversity
of the health professional and scientific workforce; and addressing
primary health-care needs through programs in education, research,
and service, with emphasis on people of color and the underserved
urban and rural populations in Georgia and the nation.