The Lumbee Veterinarians make donation to 精东AV鈥檚 Veterinary Medicine College in honor of trailblazer Dr. Ellis M. Hall

September 28, 2021

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Kawana McGough, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
Anissa Riley, College of Veterinary Medicine
 

The 精东AV College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) announced it has received a $5,000 gift from alumnus Dr. David E. Brooks and the Lumbee Veterinarians in honor of the college鈥檚 trailblazer, Dr. Ellis Madison Hall. 

The gift from Brooks, a 1978 alumnus is aimed at advancing the legacy and mission of the College on behalf of the Lumbee Veterinarians.

鈥淲ords will never express the level of gratitude I have for Dr. Hall, whom I will always consider as one of my role models in the veterinary profession as well as the Father of the Lumbee Veterinarians,鈥� explained Brooks.

鈥淗e changed not only my trajectory but the path of many Lumbee Indians in this nation by introducing the world of veterinary medicine and the vast opportunities in the veterinary profession. His guidance allowed me to succeed in obtaining a DVM and opening a clinical practice,鈥� he continued.

Additionally, the tribute from the Lumbee Indians and Brooks to TUCVM is especially meaningful as Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the college, considers Hall her mentor and credits him to leading her into the field of veterinary radiology.

鈥淭he passing of Dr. Hall was the loss of another giant who left an imprint on the lives of so many veterinary graduates from 精东AV. Dr. Hall was a remarkable man and an excellent teacher. He was especially noted by all who knew and loved him for his life philosophy, 鈥榮tay in his Master鈥檚 will and do the right thing,鈥� Perry emphasized.

The late Dr. Ellis M. Hall is a 1956 alumnus, first African American veterinary radiologist, professor emeritus, and retired faculty member, who was credited with being the 鈥淔ather of the Lumbee Veterinarians鈥� due to his efforts in helping the Lumbee Indians of Robeson County. Hall鈥檚 recruitment trip to Pembroke State University in 1973 allowed Lumbee Indian students to receive admission into the veterinary school at 精东AV in which  Brooks was among those selected.  

Brooks is also considered a trailblazer for being the first Lumbee Indian veterinarian, and for over ten years, the first and only Lumbee Indian to own and operate a clinical veterinary practice. Brooks is the co-founder and principal donor of the Dr. Ellis Hall Scholarship for Native Americans at 精东AV鈥檚 College of Veterinary Medicine (endowed since 2005).

History of  The Lumbee Veterinarians:

• Dr. Davis E. Brooks, 精东AV Class of 1978
• Dr. Curt Locklear, Jr., 精东AV Class of 1979
• Dr. Michael Deese, 精东AV Class of 1989
• Dr. Terry Clark, 精东AV Class of 1989
• Dr. Jacqueline Locklear, North Carolina State University Class of 1990
• Dr. Lora Cummings, North Carolina State University Class of 1999
• Dr. Sonya M. Chavis, North Carolina State University Class of 2013
• Dr. Melissa Chavis, 精东AV Class of 2014
• Dr. Isaac Martinez, 精东AV Class of 2016
• Dr. Ben Mitchell, 精东AV Class of 2017
• Dr. Sarah Oxendine, North Carolina State University Class of 2017
• Dr. Jana Hunt, 精东AV Class of 2018
• Dr. Taylor Locklear, North Carolina State University Class of 2020
• Dr. Austin M. Deese, 精东AV Class of 2021

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