Wall of Fame
Wall of Fame
The Wall of Fame, located in the Black Community Room (formerly the African American Resource Room), highlights the achievements and contributions of African American/Black students and organizations at Elon. This exhibit serves as a learning opportunity for students, faculty, and staff, celebrating the legacy and impact of Black excellence on campus.
As the centerpiece of the Black Community Room, the Wall of Fame traces milestones in Elon’s history—from the first Black graduate to the establishment of the first Black Greek organization—honoring those who have shaped and enriched the university community.
Visitors are welcome to explore the exhibit during operating hours.
Glenda Phillips
The first Black person to attend Elon College, fall of 1963
The first Black student to perform with the Elon Marching Band
Eugene Perry, Class of 1969
The first Black person to graduate from Elon College, 1969
Gail Fonville, Class of 1970
The first Black female to graduate from Elon College, 1970
John Rascoe, Class of 1974
The first Black person appointed to the Board of Trustees, 1975
Bryant Colson, Class of 1980
The first Black person to serve as Editor in Chief of the school newspaper, The Pendulum, 1978
The first Black person elected President of the Student Government Association, 1979
Mary Carroll, Class of 1981
The first Black person crowned Homecoming Queen, 1979
Donna Hill Oliver, Class of 1972
The first Black person to be recognized as a Young Alumnus of the Year, 1987
William Walker, Class of 1993
The first Black person to serve as President of the Student Union Board, 1991
Tonya Taylor, Class of 1994
The first Black female to serve as Editor in Chief of the school newspaper, The Pendulum, 1993
David Bynes, Class of 1997
The first Black person crowned Homecoming King, 1993
Kebbler McGhee, Class of 1998
The first Black female appointed to the Board of Trustees, 1998
Sherrika Stanley, Class of 2000
The first Black female to serve as President of the Student Union Board, 1998
Akilah Weaver, Class of 2000
The first Black female to serve as Executive President of the Student Government Association, 2000
Darris Means, Class of 2005
The first Black male to serve as President of the Interfraternity Council, 2004
Janelle Bennett, Class of 2011
The first recipient of the Elon Black Alumni Network Scholarship
Jasmine Spencer, Class of 2011
The first Black anchor of the Phoenix14 news and member of the team, earning the first collegiate Emmy award for news
Andrew Stevenson, Class of 2013
The first Black Student to be inducted into Elon’s Phi Beta Kappa Chapter