Morehouse College inaugurates 11th president

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Morehouse College inaugurates 11th president

Student body president A.J. Simonton brings in the school Mace in front of Tobe Johnson, class of 1954, Macebearer and Chief Marshal during the processional. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Student body president A.J. Simonton brings in the school Mace during the processional. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. greets faculty and staff as they enter during the processional. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

The statue of Martin Luther King Jr is seen behind President John S. Wilson Jr. (left) and Willie "Flash" Davis as they enter during the processional. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. greets faculty and staff as they enter during the processional. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. greets faculty and staff as they enter during the processional. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Honorary alum Bill Cosby gave remarks via Skype during the program. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Morehouse students Jonathan Hall (from left), Hugh Gayle Jr, Justise Black and Blake P. Stoner, listen during the program. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Bill Cosby signed off his remarks, "I'm Bill Cosby and I approve this message." Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

The Morehouse College Glee Club sings the Inaugural Anthem "My Strength and My Song," an original piece composed by Robert Tanner, commissioned for the inaugural service. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. smiles as he is presented the symbols of his office during the program. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. smiles after he is presented the symbols of his office during the program. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. (right) is given the school Mace by Jim Moss, class of 1970, during the program. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. gives his inaugural address during the program Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Faculty, staff and students sing the college hymn, "Dear Old Morehouse" during the program. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. and his wife, Dr. Carol Espy-Wilson, greet well wishers after the program. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Andrew Young (center) gave President Wilson the affirmation and charter during the program Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Founder's representative, Hardy Spurgeon Bennings III, Pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church, Augusta, rings the bell during the program. Morehouse was started in the basement of the church in 1867. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. (left) smiles during the program. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. is given the affirmation and charter by Andrew Young. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

President John S. Wilson Jr. looks towards the school seal as he gives his inaugural address. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

Spelman College president Beverly Daniel Tatum, gives the benediction. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

African drummers play during the processional. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

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Student body president A.J. Simonton brings in the school Mace in front of Tobe Johnson, class of 1954, Macebearer and Chief Marshal during the processional. Morehouse College hosted the inauguration of its 11th president John Silvanus Wilson Jr. Friday, February 14, 2014. Wilson has been on the job since January 2013. Wilson is a 1979 Morehouse graduate.

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