Emma Joahanne Thomas-Smith
Dr. Shine was truly a gentleman and a scholar. Never have I seen him behave in a rude or unprofessional manner regardless of the pressures around him as he dealt with the sometimes recalcitrant or frustrated who thought he was pushing too hard or exacting too much. He was patient to a fault but never compromised quality. He produced many outstanding performers but he also produced many a non-theatre majors who gained the confidence and courage from his classes or from helping with productions to prepare them for whatever endeavor they sought to pursue. Everyone with whom I have spoken to about his passing has said he was truly a good human being. What is certain? He contributed in a major way to making PVAMU the University it has become. A check of the foundation will reveal is indelible impression.