Professor Lee Barron: Pathfinder and Trailblazer Salute to an eminent communication educator By Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob Gracing eternity’s hall of fame Struts Prof. Lee as a hero without blame Smiling at his grand bequest Glittering as noble conquest Famous and renowned teacher He inspired as a star preacher Outstanding, energetic and assiduous Determined, dedicated and meticulous Valiant man of honor and integrity He treated all with dignity Lee always outshined as a celebrity Who championed ethical probity Brave warrior for all seasons Lee outsmarted with reasons Thoughtful, dutiful and careful Like the wise, industrious and truthful Eminent communication educator Prof. Lee shined as a facilitator Guide, mentor and pathfinder Helper, torchbearer and trailblazer Ace strategist who championed pro-action He tactfully tackled diverse reaction Astute, diplomatic and skilful Lee excelled as a crisis manager Foremost planner, designer and organizer Lee towered as a builder Illustrious achiever who paved avenues He assisted many reap golden revenues Salute to a victor, friend and motivator Like catalysts, Lee served as an activator Reliable friend, ally and family head Lee outrivals forever as a star that leads Greetings Professor Lee Barron Pioneer, founder and pathfinder Dr. Jerry Komia Domatob is an associate professor in the Department of Mass Communication, Alcorn State University Lorman, Mississippi. He is currently working on two poetry books. His contact address is: [log in to unmask] --- On Sun, 3/22/09, Stringer, Sharon <[log in to unmask]> wrote: From: Stringer, Sharon <[log in to unmask]> Subject: FW: Items needed for the Barrow Special Edition MAC Newsletter To: [log in to unmask] Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 8:56 PM Greetings all, Many of you agreed that we should dedicate an edition of the MAC Newsletter to Dr. Barrow. James Kiwanuka-Tonda has indicated that he has not received your tributes. If you are planning to write a tribute for Dr. Barrow for the newsletter, please do so immediately. We want this to be a memorable edition befitting of Dr. Barrow's contribution to academia and the organization. James will assemble the March newsletter in a week or so. Thanks in advance for your support of this effort. You can email James at [log in to unmask] Sharon Stringer MAC Division Chair