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The Rev. Earle J. Fisher received his doctor of philosophy degree during the UofM Fall Convocation of the 107th Commencement at FedExForum (Dec. 16). (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)

At the UofM graduation, Michael Thomas Newman celebrated his bachelor of arts with his family. (Tyrone P. Easley)

Members of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. signal jubilation at the UofM graduation. (Photos: Tyrone P. Easley)

Third Sunday Baptism…Pastor Melvin D. Watkins Jr. (left) and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood had four candidates for baptism last Sunday, including 7-foot-4 inch Jordan Wilmore, who plays basketball for Whitehaven High School. Also stepping forward were Jayden Riddick, Christian Riddick, Christopher Riddick, Jordan Riddick, Christopher Miller, Deadrick Wilkins and Angela Alexander. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)

Whitehaven coach Faragi Phillips and his players turned out for the baptism of Jordan Wilmore. (Photos: Tyrone P. Easley)

The Annual Holiday Soiree at the Halloran Center has become a Memphis holiday staple. Guests are encouraged to bring a toy for the Christmas-donation collection. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)