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DEPARTMENTS FEATURE 2 General Stats 20 Generals’ Report 22 A Dramatic Entrance By the numbers Hall of Fame inductees —> By Laure Stevens-Lubin
3 Speak 21 Lewis Hall Notes ALUMNI PROFILES Letters to the editor Order of the Coif, a visit from Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito 28 Shannon Bell ’00 Brings 4 Along the Colonnade Appalachia to Academia 32 Milestones —> By Laure Stevens-Lubin President Ruscio on recent issues; construc- Messages from the Alumni Association pres- tion update; the Shepherd Poverty Con- ident and Annual Fund president; alumni 30 A Cut Above the Rest: sortium; books; new trustees; noteworthy news and photos; Young Alumni Weekend Paul Trible ’03 accomplishments and Homecoming —> By Rich Griset On the Cover: Jemma Alix Levy, new assistant professor of theater. Photo by Kevin Remington
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Volume 90 Number 3 Numbers Fall 2014 General StatsGeneral J Julie A. Campbell EDITOR
Louise Uffelman MANAGING EDITOR & LAW EDITOR
Brian Laubscher SPORTS EDITOR
Happy 90th birthday to this magazine, which has Jennifer Mero been bringing W&L news to alumni, families and CLASS NOTES EDITOR friends since November 1924. Patrick Hinely ’73 Kevin Remington UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHERS Washington and Lee University 90! Rich Griset has contributed 13 graduates to Teach for America’s 2014 teacher Julie Grover Peter Jetton TEACHFOR corps, placing it among the top Laure Stevens-Lubin AMERICA 20 small colleges and universities Sarah Tschiggfrie in the country for the second CONTRIBUTORS straight year. Bart Morris, Mary Woodson GRAPHIC DESIGN
Mary Woodson 13 DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS
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Brian H. Eckert EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS achieve AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS more· Julie A. Campbell ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS The SAT scores of the Class of 2018 averaged above 700 for Waller T. Dudley ’74, ’79L SAT.the first time: 707 in critical EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS reading and 704 in math, WASHINGTONANDLEE and their average composite ACT score was a record-high 32. The class UNIVERSITY comprises 239 women and 234 men admitted from 5,801 applicants. Lexington, Virginia They represent 390 secondary700 schools in 40 states and 18 countries. 2 W&L Alumni Magazine From the Editor: alone demonstrates some of the un- sensitive eyes and minds of a group While the University received during derlying racism that exists within our of namby-pambies, or should the the summer many letters, e-mails country. Why assume a student of names of both Lee and Washington Speak and phone calls about the topics color has to be on scholarship? be removed from the school’s name discussed on pp. 4–11, the magazine Even if students are on scholarship, (after all, both Lee and Washington Volume 90 Number 3 received only a handful of letters to does that imply they have no right to were slave owners at one time). Then Fall 2014 the editor on those topics. Here is express their opinions? Institutions we could call it No Name University. a sampling of those missives, all of of higher learning should be places I say, put the flags back where they Julie A. Campbell them edited for space. of civilized discourse, questioning were, and instruct the Committee to EDITOR and evolution of thought and at- get their education someplace else Louise Uffelman The Civil War cannot be slipped titude. I applaud the “rabble-rousers,” if seeing the flags is more than their MANAGING EDITOR & LAW EDITOR under the rug; relics of that war are as one writer called the students, for ultrasensitive level of tolerance can important to understand who we are their courage in drawing attention endure. Brian Laubscher as Americans. But they are relics and to these issues. No institution will James D. Deacon ’55, M.D. SPORTS EDITOR artifacts. The Confederate symbols create a truly diverse setting unless Waynesboro, Virginia Jennifer Mero of that war were used in the 19th and it encourages all participants to ex- Staying Connected to W&L CLASS NOTES EDITOR 20th centuries (and sometimes now) plore issues of race, class, creed and as symbols of hate and injustice; gender. For the last few years, I’ve served Patricia Jorgenson P’14 Patrick Hinely ’73 thus, they are fine for museums but as the alumni admissions program Editor the to Letters Kevin Remington not for American institutions. W&L Kalamazoo, Michigan chair for Chicago. Recently I heard UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHERS is at an important crossroads—much from Charlotte Karp ’16, whom I in- Unfortunately, history also informs terviewed a few years ago: “You were Rich Griset like Lee faced when he received THE Julie Grover letter from Lexington. Do we self- us that George Washington once the first W&L connection I ever Peter Jetton justify and focus on the past, or do owned slaves, inherited from his spoke to, and I have been incred- Laure Stevens-Lubin we, as an American institution, with wife’s family. Therefore, the name ibly happy with my choice.” This is Sarah Tschiggfrie Lee’s guidance and inspiration, focus Washington & Lee is doubly indicted why I donate my time (and money) CONTRIBUTORS on the reality of the present and for being politically incorrect. So, to W&L. It’s a special place for a improving the future? I, for one, fol- here’s a suggestion: Why not revise lot of us, and knowing I’ve helped Bart Morris, Mary Woodson low Lee’s example and focus ahead. the name, but still retain a tenuous someone else discover this is special GRAPHIC DESIGN It is with this sense that I support relationship to what we might look to me, too. I’d encourage you to Mary Woodson President Ruscio’s decision. back on as the university’s dated remain connected to the University. DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS Andrew Hollinger ’73 identity? My suggestion, which is We spend only four years in college, Bedford, Texas simple, innocuous and short: George but we are alumni for the rest of our Published by Washington and Lee University, Lexington, & Bob University. I don’t think lives. VA 24450. All communications and POD forms 3579 should be It is unbelievable to me that our anyone who attends Washington & Stephanie Hardiman Simon ’10 sent to Washington and Lee University, Alumni Magazine, national culture of victimhood has Lee should be embarrassed to admit Chicago 7 Courthouse Square, 204 W. Washington Street, Lexington, VA reached a point where a small group he or she attends Washington & Lee, 24450-2116. Periodicals postage paid at Roanoke, Va. of students can claim to be ag- a fine university with an unfortunate Corrections to the grieved, issue demands, and shame name. Summer 2014 issue: an institution like Washington and James I. Greene ’60 The photo at the top of p. 5 is of University Advancement Lee into disavowing its own history. Dallas Nelson O’Bryan, not Christopher It will be a bland world indeed when Pelling, the Oxford scholar who Dennis W. Cross VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT anything that could offend anyone Walking to lunch and wearing my received an honorary degree. Our must be removed, neutralized or W&L cap, I was stopped by a very apologies to both men. Brian H. Eckert suppressed. I miss the days when nice young man from our area, who EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS wanted to know about my cap. I In the story on p. 6, we misspelled AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS we—as individuals, as a University community and as a nation—cher- told him that I’d graduated in 1950. Sofia Sequeira’s name, called Em- Julie A. Campbell ished our history rather than apolo- He said he had just completed his manuel Abebrese ’15 a member of ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS gizing for it, as we so often do today. first year at W&L, and he loves our the Class of 2016, and misidenti- AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Charles H. Warner ’81, M.D. school. I am very proud of President fied Mohammed Abudayyeh; he Roanoke, Virginia Ruscio’s decision about the Confed- is Trevin Ivory’s housemate. Our Waller T. Dudley ’74, ’79L erate flag. I loved my years at W&L! apologies to these residents of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS The tone of one of the letters (in the Dr. Bob Mendelsohn ’50 Global Service House. Summer 2014 issue), implying the Clayton, Missouri students were on scholarship and And the URLs on pp. 28 and 30 therefore had no right to protest, was What’s next—remove the statue so should be go.wlu.edu/89at25 and particularly galling. That statement that it does not offend the ultra- go.wlu.edu/hagey.
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Along Colonnade the Respect, Democracy J and Purpose at W&L BY PRESIDENT KENNETH P. RUSCIO ’76
Over the past several months, President Ruscio has communicated with the W&L com- munity about issues raised this spring by some School of Law students—enumerated on pp. 5–6—and covered extensively in the media. For the readers of the alumni magazine, we have adapted his message of July 8 and his Sept. 10 Convocation speech. (You may read the original messages and speech at wlu.edu/presidents-office.)
A Community Based On Mutual Respect (Adapted from a July 8, 2014, letter to the community)
ver since the law students’ letter to me and to mem- Lee—our respect for one another, the civility we accord bers of the Board of Trustees became public in April, each other even when we disagree, our appeals to reason Emisinformation and erroneous as- rather than emotion, our reverence for sumptions have combined with emotion- We are committed history along with our courage to ex- ally charged reactions to create more heat amine it critically and learn from it, and than light. The often-divisive nature of to telling the our focus on the future even as we draw the conversations may have occasionally University’s strength from the past. diverted our attention from these essential These ualitiesq complicate rather questions: How do we sustain a commu- history accurately, than simplify the resolution of these is- nity that is based on mutual respect for sues. That is the price an institution with everyone? How do we effectively celebrate including the a firm set of values and a complex history our varied backgrounds and experiences, stories of many should willingly pay. These are legiti- as well as what we have in common? mately complicated matters, and they As we examine these questions individuals who are often uncomfortable, too; I fervently and the broader issues, though, I want should not be hope that one of the outcomes of these to address several specific questions. In deliberations is that we become more considering them, I have tried to call upon overlooked. comfortable dealing with them than we our principal values at Washington and have been before.
4 W&L Alumni Magazine 1. The question about the regimental battle flags I trust their judgment and will support their decision. in Lee Chapel requires us to clarify the purpose, I have recommended, however, that they not cancel meaning and history of the flags, as well as the classes. The question has never been whether we "fully purpose and meaning of the chapel and the mu- recognize" King Day; the question is how we honor seum below the chapel. In 1930, several original and Dr. King. For many years, we have offered the W&L historic battle flags—“colors” that had been captured and Lexington communities or surrendered to the Union army—were placed an impressive array of presen- near the statue of Lee. The University did not own tations, service projects and I cannot them. They were the property of the Museum of performances to commemorate imagine another the Confederacy, now part of the American Civil Dr. King's life. I worry that these War Museum, which asked us to return them in the compelling events would give institution more 1990s because the manner of display in the chapel way to an uneventful three-day was causing their deterioration. They were replaced weekend. Canceling classes may challenged by with reproductions, which are not historic and are have symbolic significance; I pre- the complexity not genuine artifacts. fer the substance of our current The purpose of historic flags in a university programs over the symbolism of history while setting is to educate. They are not to be displayed for of a day off. (Editor's note: The fac- at the same time decoration, which would diminish their significance, ulty voted Nov. 3 to cancel classes or for glorification, or to make a statement about on King Day beginning in 2016.) more capable past conflicts. The reproductions are not genuinely historic; nor are they displayed with any information of illuminating 3. The University will continue or background about what they are. The absence of to study its historic involve- not just our own such explanation allows those who either “oppose” ment with slavery. We acknowl- or “support” them to assert their own subjective and history but the edge that this was a regrettable frequently incorrect interpretations. chapter of our history, and wider scope of our Consequently, we have removed these re- we must confront and try to productions from their current location and have understand this chapter. At nation’s. entered into an agreement with the American Civil Washington and Lee, we learn War Museum, in Richmond, to receive on loan one from the past, and this is an or more of the original flags, now restored, for dis- episode from which there is much to learn. In 1826, play on a rotating basis in the Lee Chapel Museum, Washington College came into possession of be- the appropriate location for such a display. In this tween 70 and 80 enslaved people from the estate of way, those who wish to view these artifacts may do “Jockey” John Robinson. Until 1852, the institution so, and the stories behind them can be properly told. benefited from their enslaved labor and, in some (You may view a history of the flags in the chapel at cases, from their sale. Acknowledging that histori- go.wlu.edu/chapel-flags-history.) cal record—and acknowledging the contributions of those individuals—will require coming to terms 2. I have urged the undergraduate faculty to decide with a part of our past that we wish had been differ- whether to cancel classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ent but that we cannot ignore. We are committed to The faculty have authority over the academic calendar. telling the University’s history accurately, including
Lee deserves, and his record can with- stand, an honest appraisal by those who “ understand the complexities of history. His considerable contributions to this institution are part of that record.
”Fall 2014 magazine.wlu.edu 5 r We are interested in how we build a community “of respect and trust for all who belong to it, where cooperation prevails over confrontation, and thoughtful consideration of diverse views is seen not as a weakness, but as a strength.
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the stories of many individuals who should not be personally take pride in his significant accomplish- overlooked. That process is now underway through ments here and will not apologize for the crucial a special working group that was initially convened role he played in shaping this institution. Affection in fall 2013. It has developed a timeline of the his- for and criticism of historical figures living in com- tory of African-Americans at the University and is plicated times are not mutually exclusive positions, exploring other ways in which we can illuminate however, as the scholar Joseph Ellis concluded after and recognize this history. (See go.wlu.edu/af-am- his study of Thomas Jefferson. Ellis found it difficult timeline.) to “steer an honorable course between evisceration and idolatry” when it came to Jefferson. As I have 4. Groups not affiliated with the Universitymay listened to and read comments about Lee these past continue to use Lee Chapel for events so long as few months, I have felt the same way. Lee was an they do so in accordance with our imperfect individual living in imperfect times. Lee established policies and guidelines. deserves, and his record can with- This includes such non-University A university— stand, an honest appraisal by those who events as the annual lecture spon- understand the complexities of history. sored by an outside group as part and, I hope, His considerable contributions to this of the statewide Lee-Jackson Day institution are part of that record. observance in Lexington. (W&L Washington does not observe that state holi- and Lee— These important conversations will day.) As a private university, we are instills certain continue, as they should; they will be not bound by the same legal and fruitful only if those on all sides are constitutional First Amendment virtues in its willing to listen to one another with constraints as public institutions. As respect. As challenging as these issues an educational institution devoted students, certain are, I firmly believe there is considerable to free and open inquiry, however, intellectual common ground that we will find if we we are bound by these values. We work together in a spirit of cooperation can and do impose conditions for virtues, rather than confrontation. I regret that Lee Chapel’s use and for the use of without which the conversation seemed to begin with all campus facilities. For example, a what divides us rather than what unites group may not “march” on our cam- a democracy us. I hope the future is one of continued pus or use our campus as a platform careful examination and further defining for its own displays or statements. cannot survive. of our common purpose. If it wishes to use the chapel for a This is also an opportunity. I can- lecture and adheres to our policies, not imagine another institution more however, it may do so. challenged by the complexity of history while at the same time more capable of illuminating not 5. In five years as president of Washington College just our own history but the wider scope of our nation’s. (and in three as superintendent of the U.S. Military We cannot and should not avoid these issues. Indeed, we Academy), Robert E. Lee displayed his estimable ought to lead in addressing them. skill as an innovative and inspiring educator. I I hope that will be the case. •
6 W&L Alumni Magazine Higher Education’s Contributions to Democracy (Adapted from the Sept. 10, 2014, Convocation address)
eremonies are few on the University calendar. We and Lee. The staff members who take pride in knowing they have Opening Convocation, Founders Day, Bac- too contribute to the education of our students. Alumni, C calaureate and Commencement. They serve the who are separated from the campus only by geography, important purpose of helping us understand what it means remain with us in spirit just as their University remains with to belong to a community. Those of us here today occupy them every day of their lives. only a small span of time in Washington and Lee’s long It is a community, and while I care about each and every history. Occasions like these remind us of our past and the one of you, I care perhaps even more, given my position, future, our indebtedness to those who came before us, and about what we achieve together. We are many. We are also our obligations to those yet to come. one. We exist as a university so that we learn together what So at Convocation, the faculty don their academic we cannot learn alone. robes. Students dress a little differently than is typical on a I said that recent events have caused me to reflect summer Wednesday afternoon. We gather in the shadows of on these deeper questions. Our new students may be the graceful, dignified architecture of Washington Hall and blissfully unaware of what I mean by “recent events.” Your Lee Chapel, two buildings that are so much more than mere thoughts are probably exactly where they should be. You bricks and mortar. Our University Singers grace us with are excited about what lies ahead. The courses you will their beautiful music, their many voices merging as one, an soon start. The professors you will soon meet. The friends act perfectly symbolic of what a convocation should be. The you will soon make—who will be a part of your lives well seniors process to their seats through the ranks of the faculty, beyond your time here as a student. The teams you will a few high-fives along the way, the realization dawning play on. The clubs you will join. The offices you will hold. among them that their student days are numbered—260, to The decisions to be made: your major, your summer jobs, be exact. your lives upon graduation. It is a meaningful occasion. Even some of the faculty may be blissfully unaware of Today, however, I want to put formality aside and what I mean. Immersed in their research and writing this speak to you personally. That’s not to say the topics will be summer, they may have filtered out the noise and concen- frivolous. It’s just that the events and issues of the past few trated on their own professional development. That hasn’t months and especially this summer have caused me to think been because the events I’m referring to have been ignored hard about the purpose of a university and, specifically, in the media. Our local papers and television stations Washington and Lee’s purpose. plunged into the unexpected drama of the summer. So did This is your community. It is my community. It is our the regional and national media. We have been praised in community. It is a place where many individuals pursue their most quarters, vilified in some others. personal dreams and ambitions. Students, of course. And I’m referring, of course, to our decisions to remove the faculty who dedicate their professional lives to Washington decorative, replica Confederate battle flags from the statue
Colleges and universities must be the insti- tutions in society that push hard against the “headwinds of complexity, straining always to work towards the truth, never surrender- ing and retreating to the calmer, safer har- bors of simplicity.
” Fall 2014 magazine.wlu.edu 7 r No matter the differences across time and across generations and across the many indi- “viduals who live here today, a common unifying thread binds us all. This is a community based on trust and respect, one that seeks common ground and celebrates our differences. JAlong Colonnade the chamber in Lee Chapel’s public space and thereby return addressing a few other” matters, including the misguided that area to the way it was envisioned originally by Lee’s attempt by the Department of Education to rate colleges on family and Lee’s friends and the way it stood for its first 60 a series of metrics that have little to do with the quality or years; to restore some original flags and display them in the essence of education. Lee Chapel Museum, which is the appropriate way for an The story bouta higher education these days, sadly, is educational institution to treat genuine historic artifacts; to more about confusion than disruption—confusion about examine our history straightforwardly and accurately, with what colleges and universities contribute to a democracy. It all the respect history deserves, including the contributions is a story of defining education down, reducing it to a purely of enslaved African-Americans from 1826 to 1850; to honor instrumental pursuit and overlooking the historic responsi- our traditions reverently, but not blindly; to behave, in short, bility that universities have been assigned to preserve, define as an academic institution ought to behave, especially one and develop the virtues a democratic society requires. mindful of its future as well as its past. I had a choice this summer: to immerse myself fur- And I’m referring to protests against ther in the details of our particular con- those steps by groups and individuals who I am proud troversy and those beyond, or to think have no connection to the University, who about broader lessons for Washington are not part of our community, and whose that we stand and Lee, for higher education, and for purposes diverge sharply from ours. They for something. higher education’s place in a democracy. have every right to voice their disagree- I chose the latter. ment. We have an equal right to say that From time to Democracy is both a strong and these matters are for Washington and Lee delicate political form. As the philosopher to decide, and that we do not exist as a time, we need to Martha Nussbaum explains, democra- platform for them to assert their views. describe what we cies are capable of “great and rational This is not a response to them. We powers,” but also “prone to some serious do not wish them ill. They are who they do confidently, flaws in reasoning, to parochialism, haste, are; we are who we are. And we can’t be forcefully and sloppiness, and selfishness.” This country distracted by those who object to one piece was and is a test whether the promise of of what we have done, while we are con- unapologetically. democracy can prevail over its perils. “It sumed, as we should be, with the nobler has been frequently remarked,” Alexander purpose of defining the kind of community Hamilton wrote in the very first paragraph we wish to be. of the very first Federalist Paper, “that it seems to be reserved Controversies other than our own have also gained my to the people of this country, by their conduct and example, attention. In June, the reputable Economist magazine had a to decide the important question, whether societies of men cover story on the “welcomed earthquake” that will “disrupt” are really capable or not of establishing good government higher education. Not to be outdone, the September edition from reflection and choice or whether they are forever des- of Atlantic Monthly had a dramatic cover depicting a wreck- tined to depend for their political constitutions on accident ing ball blasting through the walls of higher education, with and force.” the stark headline “Is College Doomed?” I serve this year as At Washington and Lee, we are not as confused as chair of the board of the Association of American Colleges some other places. We know what we are about. The arc and Universities, an association representing more than of our own institution’s history, which begins with Liberty 1,300 colleges and universities, and so have found myself Hall and Augusta Academy, moves through the time of
8 W&L Alumni Magazine The benefits of a Washington’s gift, Lee’s presidency, and liberally educated is not the creation of knowledge. into our present day, tracks so well the arc Our opinions flow more freely and of our nation’s history, from the Founding mind spill with less restraint these days. But a few speed Era through the Civil War and also into bumps along the way may not be a bad thing, the challenges we face today. We have long over from the if they cause us to pause and reflect and give committed ourselves to educating students individuals who it what we used to call “a second thought.” for lives of responsibility and integrity and The symptoms are apparent. for the larger public good, and for graduat- acquire it into The emotion that pervades our ing productive citizens—productive, yes, the quality of the public discourse at the expense of reason; but importantly citizens. the misinformation that gets repeated so We can never take that mission and society we create. often that it becomes impossible to correct sense of history for granted, nor can we as it enters the stream of communications back away from the obligations it imposes with such velocity; the personal invective on us. that, coupled with the intense emotion, pushes substantive, Nor should we be smug in believing that we always rational discussion far to the margins; the premium placed achieve our ideals and aspirations. Asserting them is not a on pithy simplicity at the expense of subtlety, precisely at a conceit that we perfectly fulfill them. But I am proud that we time in our history when we are dealing with issues that are stand for something. From time to time, we need to describe enormously complex and challenging; the new mechanics of what we do confidently, forcefully and unapologetically. information delivery, which tempt us to depend upon such Let me start in an unlikely place. things as “curated” news sites, thereby creating our own echo In his recently published book on the economic crisis chambers; the certitude that overwhelms humility and elimi- of the past few years, former Treasury Secretary Timothy nates the possibility of actually changing your mind because Geithner describes his frustration dealing with those who you learned something new. have “excess conviction relative to knowledge.” You don’t Thoreau, a writer we rightly revere, once advised every- have to agree with Secretary Geithner’s policies to sympa- one to “simplify, simplify, simplify” (although, as the cartoon- thize with the sentiment. In fact, if I had to characterize the ist Garry Trudeau noted, if Thoreau really meant it, he would state of public discourse these days across a broad spectrum have just said, “simplify”). I’ll grant Thoreau his poetic license of issues, it would indeed be “excess conviction relative to and, in fairness, his admonition was to live simply, not think knowledge.” Opinions are the starting point for pronounce- simplistically. ments; analysis and reason come later, if at all. There is an Still, another symptom of the current age is seeking implicit belief that ratcheting up the volume and the level of refuge from complexity by fleeing into the protective arms offensiveness is a compelling path to persuasion. of ideology. A. Bartlett Giamatti, the president of Yale from There probably was never a golden age of public dis- 1978 to 1986 and later commissioner of Major League Base- course. Maybe there were times when it was even worse ball, was an eloquent defender of the same values of higher than it is now. But current conditions cause us to tremble education I am setting forth this afternoon. for the future of democracy. I lay some of the blame at He was writing in a time with different challenges. The the feet of advancements in technology. The quality of Moral Majority movement was ascendant when he was argument has diminished in direct relation to the growing president at Yale, and President Giamatti wondered whether, ease of transmission of opinions. That is not the prevailing in their dogmatic adherence to a simple set of positions, their view, which is that easy access to more information makes call was “a cry of exhaustion, a longing for surcease from the for an enlightened and empowered citizenry. But informa- strain of managing complexity.” He was an equal-opportuni- tion is not the same as knowledge, and the massing of data ty critic, however, calling out the atmosphere then on college
Alumni, who are separated from the campus only by geography, remain with “us in spirit just as their University remains with them every day of their lives.
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The most important things we do at a uni- versity are the most difficult to measure, es- “pecially at a college such as ours that claims to be educating students for character.
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campuses and blaming it in part on “the voices of the Moral must be true to ourselves, we must be parties in the work. Minority, the voices that for every cause—social, political, A university is, according to the usual designation, an alma academic, sexual, religious or ethnic—demand satisfaction, mater, knowing her children one by one, not a foundry, or a NOW. These voices are scornful of complexity, indifferent mint, or a treadmill.” A rating system of a few metrics would to ambiguity, contemptuous of competitive views or values. be worthwhile for measuring outputs—if higher education They are enemies of give-and-take, of the open conversation consisted of foundries, mints and treadmills. that is the process of education. Hungering for Decree, for One other symptom of the plight in which higher Absolutes, these voices are encouraged because they are said education finds itself is the frenzy over innovation or, even to be ‘idealistic.’ What they are is precisely not idealistic, but, better, “disruptive” innovation. I attribute this point to the in their simplifying, reductionist.” Harvard historian Jill Lepore. She notes that we used to talk Giamatti’s point—and mine—is that colleges and about progress, with all the connotations it had for improve- universities must be the institutions in society that push hard ment and advancement. Innovation, as it is currently used, against the headwinds of complexity, straining always to is an empty vessel, an end in itself, revealed in the supposed work towards the truth, never surrendering and retreating truism, “innovate or die.” to the calmer, safer harbors of simplicity. It was true when he But innovate to what purpose? When reading the in- was writing a few decades ago. It is even truer now. novation literature, or perhaps the “gospel,” I find too little The grasping of simplicity to avoid the concern with how innovation improves learn- burden of complexity reveals itself in another We choose reason ing as opposed to making it cheaper or more discussion of higher education today, and over emotion; entertaining; and I worry that the vacuum of that is the attempt by the Department of purpose will be filled with goals that are very, Education to find a system of metrics to rate knowledge over very different from those we currently attach colleges. The most important things we do at to liberal education. Innovation is not neces- a university are the most difficult to measure, information; sarily progress. especially at a college such as ours that claims humility over So the purposes and values of higher to be educating students for character. But if education reveal themselves in the choices you are a metrics-obsessed person, you need certitude; progress we make. something to measure. So the trend in higher over innovation; We choose reason over emotion; education is to measure what can be easily knowledge over information; humility over measured, not what is important. complexity over certitude; progress over innovation; com- When I have been engaged lately in plexity over simplicity; and education over discussions over the proposed rating system, simplicity; and indoctrination. These are not tactics. They are I find myself hearing the echo of a voice past, education over not parts of the higher education playbook, to that of John Henry Cardinal Newman, the be found in discrete courses or readings; not 19th-century Irish educator whose words re- indoctrination. outcomes to be measured in surveys or exit main some of the clearest about the purpose interviews to determine the return on one’s of a liberal education. “Education is a high investment in a college education. word,” he wrote. “It is the preparation for knowledge, and it is They are instead habits of the mind and virtues of the the imparting of knowledge in proportion to the preparation. … heart. They form a foundation for how we think and how The best telescope does not dispense with eyes; the print- we treat each other. They constitute an intellectual tempera- ing press or the lecture room will assist us greatly, but we ment, a touchstone for any liberally educated citizen and
10 W&L Alumni Magazine leader. And because the benefits of a liberally educated mind Dear President Ruscio: spill over from the individuals who acquire it into the quality of the society we create, even if we could measure return to I have been following the issues. … I write to offer my the individual, we’d miss a vitally important outcome: a civil unqualified endorsement of your response to those issues and vibrant democracy in pursuit of the public good, as well —especially your forceful support of my great-grandfather’s as private benefit. presidency of Washington College and your plans for the It was Cardinal Newman again who told us that at a Confederate battle flags. … university, “a habit of mind is formed which lasts through I believe that the five years he spent as Washington Col- life, of which the attributes are freedom, equitableness, calm- lege’s president were as important to him as they were to the ness, moderation, and wisdom. This is the main purpose of college. His passion for using his position there to help heal a university in its treatment of its students.” A university— the wounds of war was apparent through both his words and and, I hope, Washington and Lee—instills certain virtues deeds. in its students, certain intellectual virtues, without which a Based on everything I have heard or read, it is clear to democracy cannot survive. me that President Lee would wholeheartedly support your I want to return to where I began, which is why the goals of making Washington and Lee a welcoming environ- events of this summer were at least one reason for me to ment for all students who choose to come there today. As a consider these deeper questions. proud alumnus, I, too, support those goals. In the midst of some of the In my view, removing the flags from the statuary cham- At Washington criticisms we have received from ber is overdue. … At the same time, we should not simply those outside the community, ignore the flags and their undeniable historical significance. and Lee, we are and a few from within, it has Your plan of returning the actual battle flags to the Lee not as confused as been tempting to respond di- Chapel Museum is the ideal way to study and care for these rectly. But we have refrained for important artifacts. some other places. a variety of reasons, sometimes I am proud of my alma mater. I am certain that my We know what we because we have a university to great-grandfather would be proud of the institution he once run, and sometimes because we led. And I know he would appreciate the civil manner in are about. would have to engage on terms which you have approached what must be emotional discus- that have little to do with how a sions. But most important of all, I trust that today’s students university operates. We have a will be reminded of just how important the University’s core different position because of the values and ideals we hold, values are. In my opinion, the qualities of honor, responsibil- and we have a different way of expressing that position, also ity, civility, service and leadership that Washington and Lee because of the ideals and values we hold. instills in each generation of students are just as important In the end, though, we are interested in how we build as the exceptional education it provides. a community of respect and trust for all who belong to it, Please know that you have my full support and my best where cooperation prevails over confrontation, and thought- wishes. ful consideration of diverse views is seen not as a weakness, —Robert E. Lee IV but as a strength. With that in mind, from all the letters I received this These discussions are significant for us. They are about summer, let me share with you portions of some that capture what Washington and Lee has been in the past, what it is that spirit—and captured my attention. today, and what it will be in the future. No matter the dif- Such as the one from the father of an incoming stu- ferences across time and across generations and across the dent who found the University’s position so “thoughtful, many individuals who live here today, a common unifying rational, even-keeled, as to make me realize once again thread binds us all. This is a community based on trust and just how fortunate we are that our son will be matriculat- respect, one that seeks common ground and celebrates our ing” in September. differences, one that seeks, in Giamatti’s wonderful phrase, The mother of a current student whose ancestry traces to become a “free and ordered space,” one where freedom is back to graduates of what was then Washington College, coupled with responsibility, where individuality is coupled and whose relatives fought in the Civil War on the side of the with a commitment to a common good. A place, in other Confederacy, who applauded the University’s ability to look words, that prepares our students for lives as responsible deeply at its own history and the nation’s. citizens in a democracy. The black alumnus who viewed our steps as advancing This is what any university should do, but especially this the dialogue over history—as he said, not “their” history only, one. In the months ahead, in the years ahead, we should not but also “my history.” shy away from these matters, mindful of our past, mindful And then there is this letter, from an alumnus of the of our future, and mindful of our responsibilities today to Class of 1949: preserve and enhance this community of trust and respect. •
Fall 2014 magazine.wlu.edu 11 r Construction Projects Upgrades and Renovations on Campus While the Colonnade has undergone the most obvious renovation and restoration, other familiar landmarks on campus are getting spruced up as well. Along Colonnade the
The duPont gallery and auditorium were removed A closer look at the back of duPont. from the back of the building.
As a central component of the pedagogies and technologies in innovative teaching spaces. duPont Hall strategic plan and the capital Anyone entering the building will sense immediately how its campaign, the renovation of duPont Hall into the Center for architecture, technology, design and programming create a Global Learning will transform international education at global marketplace of ideas and activities. With the transfor- W&L. It will house an innovative, comprehensive program mation of duPont Hall, global learning at W&L will occupy a to prepare all graduates for the challenges of the 21st century. central location on campus that symbolizes its importance to a The center will be an incubator for experimentation with new liberal arts education in the 21st century.
A hallway showing the removal of old materials to make way The exterior will remain At work in one for the updated walls, ceilings, essentially unchanged. of the dorm rooms. doors and floor.
Graham-Lees As part of an overall plan time, developed real fondness for it,” said John Hoogakker, to improve residential life executive director of facilities. “We plan to take advantage of its Dorms for first-year students at the distinctive character. But the fixtures and finishes in Graham- University, Graham-Lees is undergoing renovations. “Genera- Lees are extremely worn, and the building does not have air tions of W&L students have lived in the building and, over conditioning. This will be a major upgrade.”
12 W&L Alumni Magazine other familiar landmarks on campus are getting spruced up as well. upas spruced are getting campus on landmarks familiar other renovation restoration, and obvious the most undergone has While the Colonnade Upgrades andRenovationsonCampus Construction Projets Association and The Law News, occupy spaces. the new Law News, andThe Association ofthe including student theSome Student organizations, Bar onthe lower floors. natural light especially into the building, directly connects thethird second, directly connects andfourth floors. accessible fromthe mainlobbythat stairwell andanew spaces, visitor parking near the onthe floor ground to the building, try study, for homes four ofthe school’s new well as as clinics. legal more created flexibleect space for student collaboration and adramatic renovation overtheunderwent summer. Theproj- Law School Law The renov The additionof numer Brian Connolly, project manager, Connolly,Brian coordinator. project Wade, planning law Suzanne alumni/career and including the new entrance, behind her—with behind the newincluding entrance, (l.to r.) Toles William Ryan ’15L, Redd ’92,’95L, Law Dean Nora Demleitner cutting the ribbon to celebrate renovations to celebrate to Hall— Lewis the ribbon cutting Demleitner Nora Dean Law ation also included a new and more obvious en- andmore obvious anew ation included also ous exterior windows allows more ous exterior allowsmore windows the School of Law since 1976, since ofLaw the 1976, School Hall, the homeof Lewis Sydney The new entrance is located by the faculty-staff parking lot. lot. parking faculty-staff by the located The new is entrance carrels, which now look out onto the out courtyard. now look which carrels, The new windows provide more light to study study to more light provide The newwindows PHOTOS BY PATRICK HINELY ’73
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13 Along the Colonnade Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty r Students share their hopes and frustrations during August gathering on campus
“Every day was high stakes,” said Jackie Yarbro ’15 at the closing conference of the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP). Like her peers who spent eight weeks interning at nonprofits Along Colonnade the across the country, Yarbro devoted J her days to the Department of Pub- lic Advocacy in London, Kentucky, assisting public defenders and their clients, ferrying messages, drafting motions and arranging bonds. “The attorneys were handling about 500 cases each and got two new ones a day. It’s difficult to provide effec- tive counsel under those circum- Chris Ahn ’15 (second from left) reported on his summer internship stances,” she said. “Our clients were with Guilford County Public Defenders office in Greensboro, getting hammered by a system that North Carolina, during a panel discussion. just wanted to get them in and out of court as quickly as possible. They were receiving fines for and I hope you’ve learned a lot.” Cleveland, Ohio. His work guiding misdemeanors that they couldn’t Provost Daniel A. Wubah also the homeless and the mentally ill to pay and would be sent to jail. I saw spoke, recalling his years growing resources revealed what an uphill that happen over and over again.” up in famine-stricken Ghana. “I battle the indigent face. “It takes quite Now in its 14th year, the know what it feels like not to have a bit of time to get people connected consortium has grown from the enough to eat. When the person to basic services,” said Arnold. He three original participating schools next to you is hungry, your human- discovered, as did many of his peers, (Berea, Spelman and W&L) to 22. ity is challenged. Efforts by you to that there is never just one issue, but The goal, however, has remained study and analyze these problems many that need to be targeted con- the same: to prepare students for a will make the world a better place.” currently; e.g., a mentally ill person lifetime of work and civic participa- During the two days, students might need medication, therapy, job tion in the fight against poverty in shared their observations through counseling and housing. “It’s never the U.S. Retired professor Harlan panel discussions grouped into sufficient to address an issue from Beckley, president and executive specific areas: housing, health care, just one angle. You have to hit it from director of SHECP, addressed the criminal law, immigration, addiction many perspectives,” he said. 97 students at the opening of the and education. “It was a powerful And there’s the rub. Students conference: “The purpose of getting experience to see what health-care noted over and over how frustrat- together is to ask tough questions, options are out there for people in ing it was to see inefficiencies but no one expects you to be an crisis,” said Zach Arnold ’15, who within the organizations, lack of expert. You have done a lot of good, interned with Frontline Service, in communication among agencies,
This year, the SHECP focused on health care and pover- at W&L, provided a highly nuanced lecture on “The Af- ty, offering three notable speakers to reflect on the sub- fordable Health Care Act and Low-Income Americans.” ject. Jeanne DuBois, executive director at the Dorchester And Dr. David Longworth, chair of the Medicine In- Bay Economic Corp. (Boston) spoke on “Organizing stitute at Cleveland Clinic, spoke about his experiences People and Money for Power and Transformation.” in “The Affordable Health Care Act and Low-Income Timothy Jost, the Robert Willett Family Professor of Law Americans: Implications for Care Delivery.”
14 W&L Alumni Magazine O nal acts.” - tomental healthproblems crimi led their were goingthey to jailbecause people’s these to hear stories—how heartbreaking It was tion strategies. - oninterven maybe weshouldfocus incarceration, ofmass said. “Instead other intheirwith issues lives,” he that helpnizations can defendants much findorgacan - more easily existed, butnowthe defender’s office resource manual. “Nothing like this compilinginvolved a114-page information, buthismainproject background andresearched nesses potential wit interviewed Carolina, ers Office, North in Greensboro, Guilford County- PublicDefend at Ahn’15,whointerned the Chris ing andnon-existent publicpolicies. - lowfund caseworkers, overloaded small nonprofit, youhave a to wear said,“Ina Collaborative, inBoston, Career ton with ’15,whointerned Turling- Jean students discussed. atopic many experiences was elaborateness it must have been a very wealthy person,”elaborateness avery itmust have been said owner, the original identify butfrom the decorativeness and “We on by the instrument. serial number the can’tfirmed inlay,brass 7’8”inlength.Its 1814construction iscon- expressly works compose for the fortepiano. andpianomanufacturer.editor amongthe first to He was teacher, apianist, also who was conductor, music publisher, ratherpianos than onthe fortepiano. rare grand madeonsuch square haveon Clementi instruments been much expensive. Mostrecordings less andwas keys fewer morethat common, smaller, was had 1807 smallsquare piano byClementi celebrate that piano’s 200th birthday. His Fortepiano” (Navona Records), to a CD, “Clementi Grand:HisWorks, have members recorded three faculty Playing thatsic. instrument, treasured ofMu inthenow resides - Department of them, glory, former restored to its in the world—and one to have survived Fee Muz Washing W&L’s Clemen ling burned outbytheir ling burned father of the piano, are known father ofthe piano,are known Clementi,built byMuzio the fortepianos grand nly seven io Clementi (1752–1832) was an Italian composer anItalianio Clementi composer (1752–1832)was ton and Lee also owns an an owns also ton andLee ti grand fortepiano is hand-carved, with with ishand-carved, fortepiano ti grand Rare Clementi Grand Piano, Record CD Record Piano, ClementiRare Grand - W&L Music Faculty Play Faculty W&L Music my efforts as a step along the way.as astep along the my efforts I clients isn’t to view enough.Itried thatknowing what youdofor your lot ofdifferenttakecan a toll It hats. you’ve learned alot.” getting together is to ask tough questions, questions, tough ask you to be an expert. an to be expert. you You done have alot of good, and Ihope of good, president executive and but no one expects “The purpose“The of director of SHECP of director —Harlan Beckley,—Harlan he said. ton and Lee to benefit students of music. students to of benefit tonmusic. andLee The Smithsrate then donated cabinet. the piano to - Washing andre-decorating the strings the elabo re-wiring - hammers, state byre-coveringthe original restored instrument to the its had an amateur musical instruments, musician whocollects in1995. Dr. Museum ofArt from the Metropolitan Smith, Lawrence it Smith Ganelle, ’58,andhiswife, whopurchased Watanabe. “It wa The Clementigrandf “It’
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15 Along the Colonnade ments in museums are seen but never heard. But this beginning of Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute Overture,’ composed 10 instrument will be used as a learning tool for students, so years later.” There was no copyright law at that time and, as that when they play Mozart or music of the Classical or the CD’s liner notes state, no one knows whether this was a early Romantic period, they will know what the sound of direct steal, a subliminal swipe or an underhanded compli- r the piano was at that time and have an idea of what the ment to Clementi. composer heard.” Also included on the CD are the rarely recorded “Char- The recording features only works by Clementi, includ- acter Pieces,” in which Clementi donned the mantle of six of ing two piano duets for four hands played by Gaylard and his contemporaries. Gaylard plays the two composed in the Watanabe. “It’s really exciting,” said Gaylard, “because you style of Mozart, and Watanabe plays the two pieces in the get a better sense of the range of the instrument and a fuller style of Haydn. sound when you have four hands playing instead of two.” Watanabe also plays a set of sonatinas that Clem- Gaylard also plays Clementi’s “Piano Sonata in B-flat enti wrote to help his students develop their skills. “Piano Major,” which Clementi included in his famous 1781 piano students usually play these pieces at some point in their train- duel with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in front of Emperor ing,” noted Watanabe. “It’s a great teaching tool for them to Joseph II. “The emperor was aware of Clementi’s fame at hear Clementi’s works on this instrument instead of on the that time,” noted Gaylard, “and since the Italian pianist was modern piano.”
Along Colonnade the a bit of a rival to Mozart, the emperor wanted to see them “Clementi Grand: His Works, His Fortepiano” is J together. It’s interesting to note that the opening theme available at Navona Records navonarecords.com/catalog/ from the first movement of Clementi’s sonata is also the nv5966/.
Meet the New Trustees
Washington and Lee University welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees during the fall meeting, Oct. 24–25.
Joseph W. Luter IV ’88, of Virginia to Judge H.E. Widener ’53L, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Beach, Virginia, spent 22 years with Fourth Circuit. Rachford has served on the W&L Law Smithfield Foods in positions rang- Council and the reunion committee for the Class of 1984L, ing from a product scheduler to and is an advisor for the Law School’s Professional Develop- president of Smithfield Packing and ment Program. executive vice president of Smith- field Foods. Luter left Smithfield Lizanne Thomas ’82L, of Atlanta, in October 2013 after its sale to is partner-in-charge of the Jones pursue entrepreneurial dreams. His Day office and heads the firm's current activities include commod- corporate governance practice, ity trading, real estate investment, a restaurant start-up and advising corporate boards in the looking for the right operating opportunity. Luter earned a U.S., Europe, the Middle East and B.A. in history from W&L and is a graduate of the advanced Asia. She participates in more management program at Harvard. He is married to Frances than 100 board meetings per year Patteson Luter, and they have two teenage children. as counsel to a number of public companies. She has lectured on Laurie A. Rachford ’84L, of governance to leading business organizations, companies, Houston, is general counsel at Exx- and universities throughout the world. She represents onMobil Chemical Co. She joined special committees in going private and other control the ExxonMobil Law Department transactions, as well as internal investigations involving in 1990, and prior to that held a issues from financial restatements to allegations of variety of professional and manage- executive misconduct. ment positions in ExxonMobil’s Thomas was managing editor of the Law Review Law Department, in the Upstream, while at W&L and is a former president of the Law Downstream and Global Services Council. She serves on the boards of Krispy Kreme companies in Texas and Virginia. Doughnuts Inc., Georgia Research Alliance, and the Before joining ExxonMobil, she was in private practice in Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and as chair of the Washington and in Houston. She also served as a law clerk Georgia Chapter of CEOs Against Cancer.
16 W&L Alumni Magazine Women for the alumnimagazine. of the National Federation ofPress in the annual communications contest and editor, afirst-place received award communications andpublicaffairs ikova Biology professors Biology Patrick Hinley ’73 Campbell Julie Stephan Fafatas at Accounting the American Association’s conference. Four ofthe Accounting members wonawards Department Whitworth of five distinguished photographers photographers of fivedistinguished one also don andLexington. He was Warsaw, festival, Jazz the Berlin - Lon from 1974to from 2012,include shots dating Thephotos, in Darmstadt. Darmstadt, Jazzinstitut jazz—the largest publicresearch archive on photographs at Europe’sof hisjazz tographer, mounted aone-manshow counting.” through Ac “History forHistorians class, hisinnovative Education AwardHistory fromthe Academy ofAccounting Accounting, the inAccounting received 2014Innovation obesity. the systemand reproductive between to research the interaction assistants andundergraduateenables faculty lab Award It Research. inInterdisciplinary , Sarah Blythe Sarah Ge Bai Ge have wonaJeffress Trust , associate director of director of , associate , the Lawrence Associate Professor of Professor of , the Lawrence Associate (front), professor, assistant wonthe 2014 Natalia Topor , University pho- and Greg Greg - Noteworthy logical Survey (a consortium member). (a consortium Survey logical Water Center Science ofthe U.S.- Geo Robert Humston Robert this year. which celebrated 50th anniversary its exhibiting festival, at Jazz the Berlin Matthew Kordonowy ’16 Kordonowy Matthew monitoring equipment, and equipment, monitoring quality- receive new will laboratory Bay. grant, to Thanks the Humston’s of the Jamesto River the Chesapeake to fromthe track headwaters pollution DuPonttion andthe Ball Jessie Fund MeadWestvaco, Founda Dominion - that a$560,000grant from received ofbiology,sor ofaconsortium ispart in central York New to their grow University, office received space also Viktor astudent at Colgate Mak, summer. andco-founder Kordonowy York Entrepreneursfund ofNew this $15,000 grant fromthe venture capital administrationness major, a received Kitch ’16 worked last summer at the summerat the last worked - , associate profes , associate (IMA). (IMA). Award from the Institute ofManagement Accountants Foundation’s Research IMA Manuscript EmergingScholar Megan Hess ’97 Hess Megan multi-national strategy. corporate tax ofthe conferencesection for their onthe paper of ethics Contribution to Teaching Award fromthe PublicInterest , abusi- Gabriella Gabriella Raquel Alexander Raquel
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17 Along the Colonnade r In “Victory Fever on Guadalcanal: The story of banking in 20th-century Scott Mason ’84 is a feature re- Japan’s First Land Defeat of Oklahoma is also the story of the porter who wanders the back roads WWII” (Williams-Ford Texas A&M Sooner State’s first 100 years, asMi - for WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North aUniversity Military History Series), bchael J. Hightower ’77’s new book, c Carolina. He loves to eat hot dogs, William H. Bartsch ’55 draws on “Banking in Oklahoma: 1907–2000” hamburgers, biscuits and barbecue in correspondence, interviews, diaries, (University of Oklahoma Press), old-timey, mom-and-pop landmarks memoirs and official war records, demonstrates. Oklahoma statehood with faded awnings and wooden including those translated from coincided with the Panic of 1907, and booths. He celebrates these classics Japanese sources, to narrate the failed both events signaled seismic shifts in in “Tar Heel Traveler Eats: Food Jour- attempt to recapture Guadalcanal’s state banking practices. neys across North Carolina” (Globe vital airfield. Pequot Press). JAlong Colonnade the Bookshelf
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Barton A. Myers, assistant profes- William Peak ’73’s debut novel is Debra N. Prager, associate professor sor of history, has published “Rebels “The Oblate’s Confession” (Secant of German, authored “Orienting the Against the Confederacy: North hPublishing). A work of literary iSelf: The German Literary Encounter gCarolina’s Unionists” (Cambridge historical fiction, the book is set in with the Eastern Other” (Camden University Press). The publisher Anglo-Saxon England during the House). Her book follows the evolu- describes the book as an analysis 7th century—a time of war, plague tion of the Orient as a literary device of “the secret world of hundreds of and religious strife. For more infor- and demonstrates how it was used to white and black Southern Union- mation, visit williampeak.com. explore subjectivity and the possibility ists as they struggled for survival in a of wholeness. new Confederate world, resisted the imposition of Confederate military and civil authority, began a diffuse un- “Three Story House” (William Morrow derground movement to destroy the Paperbacks) is Courtney Miller Santo Confederacy, joined the United States ’98’s second novel. While renovating a Army as soldiers, and waged a series historic Memphis house, three cousins of violent guerrilla battles at the local jdiscover that their spectacular failures level against other Southerners.” in love, career and family provide the foundation for their future happiness.
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L. to r.: Jan Hathorn, director of athletics, with Hall of Fame inductees Jessica Mentz Fitzgibbons '02, Paul Wallace '02, Whitney Parker Kestner '98, Coach Chuck O'Connell and Pope Hackney '01.
Whitney Parker Kestner ’98 total ranked as the seventh highest States Lacrosse Coaches Associa- was one of the finest women’s lacrosse in the history of Division III women’s tion. He also was the president of the players in W&L history. A four-year basketball in Virginia when she gradu- United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse letter winner, she served as a team cap- ated. The W&L Outstanding First-Year Association, the co-chair of the 1980 tain for her senior season. She played Female Athlete Award recipient, she USILA North-South Game held at in 60 of a possible 61 games during her capped her career by earning the Pres W&L, and a nationally recognized career, starting every game in which Brown Award as the Outstanding lacrosse official. Generals’ Report she played. The midfielder finished Senior Female Athlete. He served as assistant ath- with 91 career points on 77 goals and Paul Wallace ’02 had one of letic director from 1983 to 1990, also 14 assists, to go along with 194 ground the finest careers of any soccer player coaching the football program. In balls. She capped her outstanding in W&L history. He was a four-year his 18 seasons with the Generals, he career by receiving the Pres Brown letter winner, serving as a team captain spent 13 as the defensive coordinator. Award as the Outstanding Senior for his junior and senior seasons. O’Connell helped lead the Generals to Female Athlete at W&L. He played in 64 career games as a ODAC Championships in 1981 and Pope Hackney ’01 is one of the midfielder and defender, totaling eight 1985, while also coaching 16 players to greatest all-around lacrosse players at goals and 10 assists. The Washington First Team All-ODAC recognition. W&L. He was a four-year letter win- and Lee Outstanding First-Year Male O’Connell also served as director ner and two-year captain, helping lead Athlete Award winner, Wallace was of physical education, senior assistant the team to a 56–8 overall record, two also recognized as the co-recipient of athletic director and interim ath- ODAC Championships and three trips the Pres Brown Award as the school’s letic director. He has been an Athletic to the NCAA Division III Tourna- Outstanding Senior Male Athlete. Department advisor and depart- ment. A midfielder, Hackney gradu- Chuck O’Connell had a long, ment point man on the Wilson Field ated ranking 12th of all time at W&L distinguished career, serving the renovation and a volunteer coach for in scoring (160 points) and seventh in University for better than 35 years. He women’s and men’s lacrosse. goals scored (112). He also notched arrived in 1973 as assistant professor of A two-time All-America attack- 48 assists and 192 ground balls, while physical education and assistant coach man at Denison University, O’Connell winning 97 of 169 (.574) face-offs. of football and lacrosse. He spent 10 belongs to their Athletic Hall of Fame. Jessica Mentz Fitzgibbons ’02 is seasons as the top lacrosse assistant, He also is in the Ohio Lacrosse Hall of the greatest women’s basketball player serving as offensive coordinator and Fame and the Maryland Lacrosse Club of the sport’s first 20 years at W&L. goalkeeper coach. He mentored 15 Hall of Fame. A four-year letter winner and a team All-America offensive players, while captain during her senior season, she two of his goalies earned the C. Mark- To read more about the in- finished her career as the school re- land Kelley Award as the Outstanding ductees and to watch videos of their cord holder in 21 different categories, Goalkeeper in the Nation. acceptance speeches, see their indi- including career scoring (1,742) and O’Connell served as the vice vidual profiles atgeneralssports.com/ career rebounding (973). Her scoring president and president of the United information/hall_of_fame/index.
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New professors at Washington and Lee don’t start their careers here on the first day of their first class of the fall term. Before that moment, they have met their colleagues, settled into an office, found their way around campus and learned how to operate classroom technology. They’ve also moved to a new town, gotten to know neighbors and chosen a grocery store. Here we get to know Jemma Alix Levy, the new assistant professor of theater and the head of acting and directing, as she gets to know W&L. A Dramatic Ent A Dramatic BY LAURE STEVENS-LUBIN
22 W&L Alumni Magazine When exactly did Jemma Alix Levy join the W&L community? Long before the beginning of fall term, however, Levy Perhaps that moment came when she was stuck in a tunnel on a tackled her first challenge—moving to Lexington. Her Manhattan subway train, this past winter, after she’d interviewed husband, Steve Smith, lives in New Jersey and works in for the post. “I got the call from Dean [Suzanne] Keen,” Levy Manhattan, so he commutes to Lexington on the weekends. Wremembered. “I had two other offers on the table, but this was Levy and Smith have two children, Ruthie, 3, and Dylan, 8. the one I wanted. I probably should have negotiated, but I She hired an au pair to help with the kids, but she still had to said ‘yes’ then and there.” set up an entirely new Soon thereafter, her new household. This spring department chair, Owen she shuttled back and Collins, called her up, forth between New described her generous Jersey and Virginia, budget, and asked her to hunting for a house and find guest speakers for the shopping for furniture. upcoming theater master One day, while looking classes. at furniture with her Levy dove right in, mother, Levy ran into her beginning her job before new colleague Kimberly she ever stepped foot in Jew, associate professor her new office on the of theater. Jew invited her second floor of the Lenfest to dinner with Domnica Center. “I thought Owen Radulescu, the Edwin A.
PHOTOS BY REMINGTON KEVIN just wanted my input, Morris Professor of but he said, ‘No, you’re in Romance Languages and charge,’” she said. With a playwright. “In part nearly 20 years’ experience because of that meeting, as a director at theatrical I’m now affiliated faculty companies in Texas, New of the Medieval and York and Illinois—not to Renaissance Studies mention at educational Program,” said Levy, institutions such as the “which was an exciting Brearley School, in New present when I showed York City, and Mary up on campus.” Baldwin College, in By a happy Staunton, just up I-81 from coincidence, the Levy- Lexington—she has plenty Smith family found of connections to draw a house next door to upon to help her students another colleague, and new colleagues at Jenefer Davies, associate W&L. Son Dylan helps unpack in Levy’s new office. professor of dance and “I didn’t want to bring theater. “It wasn’t on in people who do what I’m already capable of; I wanted to fill our realtor’s list,” said Levy, “but we asked to see it.” Another in the gaps,” she said. “Because we’ll be doing ‘Spamalot’ in the neighbor is Rob Mish ’76, director of the Lenfest Center, who spring, and accent is so much a part of that, I knew we’d need a hosted a departmental dinner at the beginning of the school voice coach. Finding people wasn’t difficult; making schedules year. “It was lovely,” she said, “and because I live nearby, I was work with theater people was the tricky part.” able to walk home afterward.”
“Because we’ll be doing ‘Spamalot’ in the spring, and accent is so much a part of that, I knew we’d need a voice coach. Finding people wasn’t difficult; making schedules work with theater people was the tricky part.”
Fall 2014 magazine.wlu.edu 23 Levy sets up her computer account with the assistance of daughter Ruthie and Bob Shaeffer, a senior technology integration specialist with Information Technology Services.
With housing nailed down, Levy concentrated on moving me, but with two small children in the house, I wasn’t able into her office in the Theater Department, preparing for to have it out. Now it has a place.” The “Norton Facsimile classes and waiting for the arrival of her students—“while of Shakespeare,” open to “The Life of Henry V,” reposes on simultaneously living in a house with no dining room table and a stand near her desk, in stark contrast to the brand new no couch.” Levy’s office began to take on her personality. “My MacBook she received from Information Technology Services, goal was to get all of the boxes in my office unpacked before the which contains her packed calendar. students showed up,” she said. “I was already in unpacking mode Levy welcomed the start of Fall Academy. (It takes place in since I was simultaneously moving into my house.” When her August and comprises two weeks of workshops for faculty and new colleagues in the Theater Department were wondering what staff on such topics as classroom technology, first-year seminars to do with a couch in the rehearsal room, Levy joked, “We could and grant budgets.) After her first week in town, she had settled put it in my office.” The next thing she knew, a couple of work- the children in school but hadn’t yet engaged with the W&L study students were carrying it in. community. To do so, she signed up for about three classes a An axe, covered in autographs and hanging on the wall, day, including one on the Live Well program for staff and faculty; makes for an arresting item of office décor. “That’s from the before long she was sporting a step-counting device known as first show I directed as an undergraduate, ‘Blood Relations,’ a Pebble. “It’s right there,” Levy said, pointing to her sneaker. “I about Lizzie Borden,” Levy explained. “My cast gave it to don’t know if it’s working, but I’m pretending it is.”
An axe, covered in autographs and hanging on the wall, makes for an arresting item of office décor. “That’s from the first show I directed as an undergraduate, ‘Blood Relations,’ about Lizzie Borden,” Levy explained.
24 W&L Alumni Magazine Levy conducts Acting 1 in a Lenfest Center classroom.
Levy confessed that each day, she usually skipped one faculty member (Caleb Dance) who is interested in theater, and Faculty Academy class. “I’d decide I needed to talk to a person I’m interested in classical Greek theater.” I’d met instead.” In fact, she made a point of connecting with one She also made sure to attend the various beginning-of- or two people in each session. “When I see them on campus, school social events that W&L hosts, including the picnic I can say, ‘Hi, I know you, we met at this workshop.’ I made a for College faculty and staff at Liberty Hall ruins, which she special effort to meet the people who were most likely to be attended with her family. “It was really traditional Southern my colleagues, including all three Shakespeare people in the picnic food, really good Southern fried chicken and banana English Department. I met a new faculty member in the History pudding,” she said. “We brought our German au pair with us, Department (Michelle Brock) whose area of expertise is the so it was cool to be able to say, ‘This is culturally very typical same era of Shakespeare in England. I also met a new classics and authentic cuisine.’”
Taking care of business with departmental colleagues (l. to r.) Owen Collins (associate professor of theater and department head), Jill Straub (administrative assistant) and Jenefer Davies (associate professor of dance and theater).
Fall 2014 magazine.wlu.edu 25 least two people Levy knew. On their date night at the Southern Inn, the couple bet on how many people she would know at the restaurant. “I really enjoy being in a place where there are familiar faces around,” Levy said. “Especially since my husband isn’t living here, if I’m craving adult conversation I know that I can go to a coffee shop or restaurant and run into someone I can talk to, and that’s a joy. Now not only do the people who work at the coffee shop know me and know what I’m going to order, but I always run into someone there I know. “It’s my way,” she added. “I’m used to going out and saying ‘Hi, this is my theater program, please give us money.’ So it is easy for me to say, ‘You look interesting to me, there’s something I want to talk about.’ I’m happy to go right up and start talking.” Chatting with Tammy Futrell, associate dean of students, Levy honed those skills by founding two theater companies before marching out of Washington Hall for Convocation. (see sidebar on p. 27), and she remains the producing artistic director of the Muse of Fire Theatre Company, in Evanston, Ill. Levy also attended the first-ever mixer hosted by the After her first week of Faculty Academy, in fact, she hopped on University Library. “In the past, we used to give a classroom a plane to Illinois for a weekend to check on the transfer to a presentation to new faculty, but we wanted to make it more new performance space of “Romeo and Juliet,” which she had fun this year,” said Yolanda Merrill, humanities librarian, “a directed for Muse of Fire over the summer. “I was mostly here, way for new and old faculty to mingle in the library with a but a tiny bit of my brain was there,” Levy admitted. glass of wine in hand.” There Levy met new professors in the departments of history, Romance languages, computer science, religion and biology. She also spoke with veteran faculty in journalism and mass communications. “My general impression was that I have found my people,” she said. “I love the range of interests expressed by each faculty member I have met, and I am impressed over and over again at how interesting and interested everyone is. The level of intellectual curiosity among the faculty I have met excites me tremendously. I am looking forward to many lasting friendships with colleagues in many different departments.” After the first faculty meeting of the year, in which all new professors are formally introduced, Owen Collins, her department chair, escorted her to the president’s reception for new faculty at Lee House. “Because of the kind of person I am, I felt like I already knew a lot of the people at the president’s reception,” Levy observed. “I felt like I actually might know more people than a lot of the people who showed up at it.” During one of her husband’s September weekends in Lexington, they stopped in at the Rockbridge Pie Festival and, Learning the ropes from Molly Michelmore, associate of course, at the place every new home owner visits, Lowe’s professor of history, in Michelmore’s Newcomb Hall office. Home Improvement. Everywhere they went, they ran into at
“My general impression was that I have found my people. I love the range of interests expressed by each faculty member I have met, and I am impressed over and over again at how interesting and interested everyone is.”
26 W&L Alumni Magazine Jemma Alix Levy Assistant Professor of Theater Head of Acting and Directing Education - M.F.A., Shakespeare in Performance, Mary Baldwin College in association with The American Shakespeare Center - M.A., Humanities, University of Chicago - Andrew W. Mellon Directing Fellowship, The Juilliard School - B.A., Theatre and Dance, Amherst College Two Decades of Directing - Started and ran Runamuck Theatre Company, Austin, Texas - Served as artistic associate with Kings County Meeting a student during the Academic Fair, Shakespeare Company, Brooklyn, N.Y. in Leyburn Library. - Served as artistic director of Muse of Fire Theatre Company, Evanston, Ill. Because she learned over the summer that she’d be directing Teaching at W&L a show at W&L in March 2015 (“Monty Python’s Spamalot”), - she made sure to get her syllabi, and all the preparatory Acting 1 work that goes with them, done early. She had plenty of past - Directing 1 experience to draw on—she has taught at schools ranging from Levy’s upcoming W&L productions: the Chicago College of the Performing Arts to Mary Baldwin, - Dec. 10–11: Advisor, 10-Minute Plays where she also received one of her three higher degrees. - “Everyone asks me, because I’m from Chicago and New York, March 12–15, 2015: Director, “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” the Robert O. and Elizabeth M. Bentley Musical whether I am going through culture shock. But I was already familiar with the area—I went to school here. Overall, being in a PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS town this size is both old hat and comfortingly familiar.” For Muse of Fire Theatre Company: She found it somewhat of a relief when the students arrived - “Romeo and Juliet” and classes finally began on Sept. 11. Watching Levy teach what - “The Taming of the Shrew” she calls “a shoes-optional class” makes you wish you either - had her job, or at least could take her class. When the students “Summer and Smoke” (staged reading) became too quiet, she made them stand up, circle around and - “Julius Caesar” play a rhythm game called Typewriter, which involves stamping - “Fuente Ovejuna” (staged reading) your feet, clapping your hands, and “hitting the typewriter - “As You Like It” button,” all while trying to remember which letters you represent - “Macbeth” and typing out “The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy - “Henry V” yellow dog.” For their second class, she assigned homework that required the students to check their favorite children’s book A sampling of productions for other companies: out of the library; in the process, she transformed the class into - “The Loman Family Picnic” (12 Miles West) a theatrical version of story hour. “I was delighted to find my - “Hamlet and The Duchess of Malfi” students eager to learn and engaged with the subject. Their (Kings County Shakespeare Company) intelligence shone, even after one meeting,” said Levy. - “Jenny Aloo” (Bailiwick Director’s Festival) “I’ve been trying to figure out how to balance all the - “Even the Dirt Bleeds Down Here” (staged reading, different pieces,” she continued. “In addition to teaching, I’m also International Centre for Women Playwrights) prepping for my Spring Term class—I was surprised I’d need a - “Richard III,” “Measure for Measure” and syllabus so quickly for a class I won’t teach until April. I also have “Battery (A Love Story)” (Runamuck Theatre Company) a paper due for a conference I’m presenting in this fall, and still wrapping up the administrative stuff for the end of the season of A sampling of academic productions: my theater company, and of course being a wife and mom and - “Henry VI, Part 1” (The Brearley School) finishing putting the house together. - “Found A Peanut” (The Brearley School) “So far the balance seems to be that I don’t get quite enough - “King John” (Mary Baldwin College) sleep,” she mused. “But I’m one of those people who, once they - “Faire Playe” (Roosevelt University) know what they are going to do, want to start doing it right away. I was hired quite a long time ago, so I have been raring to - “The Comedy of Errors” (Wabash College) go. Now things are starting, and I’m ready.” • Fall 2014 magazine.wlu.edu 27 Shannon Bell ’00 Brings Appalachia to Academia BY LAURE STEVENS-LUBIN
The career path of Shannon Bell ’00 has taken several turns, but it has always flowed toward the same goal— not unlike Cabin Creek, which snakes through Dawes, West Virginia, the coal- mining town where Bell has staked a moral claim. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANNONPHOTO BELL
Bell, an assistant professor of sociology at the University rural Appalachia. “When I was deciding where to go to col- of Kentucky, first came to Cabin Creek in the late 1990s, as a lege, I looked for a small liberal arts school, not too far from W&L student on an eight-week Shepherd Poverty Program in- Maryland, where I could play tennis and major in neurosci- ternship. Ever since, she has invested herself in the Appalachian ence,” she recalled. Washington and Lee fit the bill. In her first region, with research falling at the intersection of environmen- year, Bell took a New Testament class with Alex Brown. “It was tal sociology, gender and social movements. so interesting and different from the other classes I was taking Bell kindled her engagement with social justice while she in the Science Center. I felt that I needed to balance the work I was in high school in Buckeystown, Maryland, during week- was doing there and use another part of my brain.” long “servant events” with her church, repairing homes in A University Scholar, Bell found she loved biology and ul- southwest Virginia’s mining country. “That was my first expo- timately decided to double major in that and religion. “I had the sure to injustice,” she noted. “Many of the houses we worked on flexibility in many of my classes to engage problems that had had structural damage from underground mine blasting, but interested me since high school, like the effects of coal extrac- most owners were not compensated because their homes did tion on people’s health and lives.” not fall within the required angle of the mining operations.” She took classes like anatomy and physiology with Jack After just a few days in the area, she was appalled to find Wielgus, “and again, that tied into my interest in the effects that when she blew her nose, the tissue turned black. “This, I of environmental pollutants on populations.” In an indepen- learned, was the result of coal dust in the air. As a somewhat dent study with John Knox on medicinal plants, she learned sheltered 16-year-old from suburban Maryland, I was shocked about herbs that are traditionally gathered in the Appalachian that people lived under those conditions. They were being Mountains, like ginseng and mayapple. “Herb gathering is part assailed not only in their homes, but also in their own bodies. of many Appalachians’ culture and history, a way they augment This first confrontation with corporate greed came at a forma- their family incomes,” she explained. “But with mountaintop tive time in my life.” removal mining, huge swathes of land are closed off, denying In response, Bell determined to become a physician in residents access to these areas.”
“I had the flexibility in many of my classes to engage problems that had interested me since high school, like the effects of coal extraction on peo- ple’s health and lives.” —Shannon Bell ’00
28 W&L Alumni Magazine “I realized afterward I had romanticized the idea of what it would be like to be a rural physician. The health professionals I saw were all talented and committed, but the shortage of health professionals in the area meant that they had to function a bit like mechanics.”
Bell’s interest in the Appalachian ronmental sociology and its reputation focusing on the impacts of mountain- region even crept into her religion hon- for attracting social-justice-minded top removal mining. Each summer, she ors thesis, which she initially planned to students,” she said. Bell examined the returned to southern West Virginia to be a comparison of liberation theology social and environmental effects of conduct field research. Her interviews and engaged Buddhism. After visiting coal extraction in central Appalachia, with 12 women activists fighting ir- a Pentecostal serpent-handling church responsible coal-mining practices in in West Virginia, however, she was their communities became the basis inspired to do an ethnographic study of of her book “Our Roots Run Deep as the church under the guidance of Ken Ironweed: Appalachian Women and White, and wanted to weave it into her the Fight for Environmental Justice.” thesis. “My thesis advisor, Professor Tim It won the Association for Humanist Lubin, was very kind and patient when I Sociology Book Award, a silver medal went off on this tangent—he was a good from the Nautilus Book Awards and a mentor because he supported me, even spot as runner-up at the Green Book though it wasn’t the most natural fit Festival; Bell donates 30 percent of her with what I had planned,” she said. book royalties to organizations fighting She tied her decision not to become mountaintop removal. a doctor to her experience as a Shep- For another project, Bell turned herd Poverty Intern at the Cabin Creek from interviews to the Photovoice Health Center, under Harlan Beckley’s method—providing cameras to 40 guidance. “I realized afterward I had ro- women living in five coal-mining com- manticized the idea of what it would be munities in southern West Virginia—so like to be a rural physician. The health they could tell the story of their com- professionals I saw were all talented and munities through photos and narratives committed, but the shortage of health (see wvphotovoice.org). In 2013, she professionals in the area meant that they won the Robert Boguslaw Award for had to function a bit like mechanics, fix- Technology and Humanism from the ing the immediate problems without be- Bell’s first book won the Environment and Technology Section of ing able to address the environment that Association for Humanist the American Sociological Association was causing the poor health outcomes.” Sociology Book Award, a silver for this work. After her internship, Bell halted Notwithstanding her Ph.D., teach- her applications to medical schools. “I medal from the Nautilus Book ing and research in sociology, Bell did needed to slow down. I was uncertain Awards and a spot as runner-up not embark on that topic at W&L until about the correct path to take.” Follow- at the Green Book Festival. She her senior year. “I needed a sociology ing graduation, she spent five years at class for my general education require- the Cabin Creek Health Center, doing donates 30 percent of her book ments. I actually tried to get out of it,” community organizing around public royalties to organizations fighting she confessed. Reluctantly, she took Da- health issues. During that time, she also mountaintop removal. vid Novak’s Introduction to Sociology. completed two master’s degrees—one “It turned out to be one of my favorite in social work, and the other in applied Her second book, “Fighting King classes ever. That is a testament to the community change and conservation. Coal: The Barriers to Grassroots liberal arts model.” Wanting the tools to more critically • examine the structural factors leading Environmental Justice Movement to the environmental problems she was Participation in Central seeing in Appalachian coal communities, Appalachia,” is under review with Read more at Bell began studying for a Ph.D. in sociol- ogy at the University of Oregon in 2005. an academic press. shannonelizbell.com “I was drawn to the University of Oregon because of its strength in envi-
Fall 2014 magazine.wlu.edu 29 Paul Trible at Ledbury headquarters in Richmond. “I’ve always dressed like a professor, and the fact that it became cool was just luck,” he says.
A Cut Above the Rest: Paul Trible ’03
BY RICH GRISET
His medium comprises plaids, checks and solids. His canvas is the finest Italian-woven cotton, stitched into place by European tailors, crowned with mother-of- pearl buttons. The works of art that Paul Trible ’03
creates? Men’s shirts. KEVIN REMINGTON BY PHOTOS
30 W&L Alumni Magazine Since he founded his company, In late 2009, with fellow Oxford Ledbury, in 2009, he has seen it grow grad Paul Watson, and with backing 100 percent each year. And Trible is from W&L friends and other inves- just getting started. Born in Newport tors, he founded Ledbury. News, Virginia, he spent his early Starting a luxury business in years in Washington; his father, Paul the middle of the Great Recession S. Trible Jr. ’71L, is a former U.S. sen- didn’t sound like the best idea to ator and representative (and current some. “A lot of people thought we president of Christopher Newport were nuts for opening a high-scale University). Being the offspring of a clothing line at the bottom of the legislator impacted his current line market,” Trible says. “Someone of work: “We were pretty formal in told us that we should make burlap the way we dressed,” he said. “I think shirts because of where the market I had a double-breasted suit at the was going.” age of 7.” With Trible as CEO and de- When it came time for college, signer, Ledbury made a number of Trible chose Washington and Lee minor changes to the classic Oxford because the alumni he spoke with shirt. To help the collar stay up un- described it as one of the best expe- der a blazer or sweater, it includes a riences of their lives. He agrees, and Paul Trible with the tools of his trade. canvas inner lining. The second but- he cherishes the relationships he In 2003, W&L named him a Distinguished ton from the top is lower than on built with his instructors, particu- most shirts, preventing the garment Young Alumnus. larly history professors Ted DeLaney from being buttoned up too high ’85 and Henry Porter. DeLaney “not or too low if one is not wearing a only took a serious interest in my tie. The shirts also feature European academic success, but in who I was.” Porter would take students fabrics with high yarn counts that ensure softness. out for dinner to “discuss the politics of the day.” Trible landed “He has a good eye for style and aesthetics,” says business on a history major thanks to his growing-up years in a com- partner and Ledbury COO Paul Watson, his Oxford friend. monwealth steeped in the past, not to mention attending a “He’s a very friendly, outgoing individual who’s obviously very university with its own rich history and traditions. intelligent, switched on.” He also grew fond of the school’s fashion sense. “The Since its founding, Ledbury has sold more than 100,000 Washington and Lee tailgate is one of the most interesting fash- shirts in more than 1,000 styles designed by Trible; fans include ion experiences out there,” Trible says. “They were dressed to the television figures Anderson Cooper, Joe Scarborough and the nines, and that had not been my experience with football.” Willie Geist. The company’s top 50 customers own more than He thought about going to law school after graduation 60 shirts each. but wanted to spend a couple of years pursuing humanitarian “I’ve always dressed like a professor, and the fact that it be- work. And so Trible landed at Operation Smile, a nonprofit came cool was just luck,” Trible says. “We’ve been blown away that provides free surgeries around the globe for children with by the response to the business. Willie and Joe probably have 20 facial deformities. He felt drawn to the organization because shirts apiece.” it changed a child’s life through a one-hour surgery, and he The company derives part of its success from its embrace liked being with people who cared deeply for their work. He of online sales. Though Ledbury has operated a storefront in organized and led medical missions in South America, Africa Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom for the past two years, 97 percent and southeast Asia. “Two weeks after graduating, I was in south of its sales are online. By cutting out the wholesaler, Ledbury Vietnam, coordinating 40 doctors from all over the world,” provides its shirts to customers at a more economical price. Trible says. “Coming from the utopia at Washington and Lee to Ledbury also maintains a strong Washington and Lee pres- a hospital in south Vietnam was a little jarring, but it was a nice ence; the annual investors’ meetings, which include 15 alumni, juxtaposition of worlds.” He eventually led Operation Smile are a homecoming of sorts. “I don’t think any of us thought it U.K. from its London headquarters. would be this big runaway success, but that we can attribute to After four years with the nonprofit, Trible earned his Paul,” says investor and classmate Elliott Kyle ’03, of Nashville, M.B.A. from the University of Oxford. He had planned to Tennessee. “He’s a very hard-working guy, and he’s remained work in emerging-market finance, but the market had other humble as the company has taken off.” plans. “I ended up graduating the day before Lehman Brothers Ledbury recently expanded its offerings to include ties, collapsed, and quickly realized that for me and other people, blazers made in Italy and sweaters made in Florence. Trible and things were changing.” company are considering opening a new store in Washington, The job he had lined up disappeared, so Trible thought and Ledbury’s pop-up stores have been popular with alumni about starting a small business. He had always loved clothing, across the country. and so, inspired by the British styles he admired so much, he As his company continues its rise, Trible acknowledges decided to become a shirtmaker. After convincing a bespoke how his time in Lexington and the relationships he forged there London tailor, Robert Emmett, of his commitment and vision, set him on his current path. “At Washington and Lee you’re Trible spent nine months learning the trade from Emmett, who part of this very smart, talented, passionate group of people,” he PHOTOS BY KEVIN REMINGTON BY PHOTOS told him, “Be the best, make the best, and the rest will follow.” says. “I think that spirit is sort of contagious.” • Fall 2014 magazine.wlu.edu 31 Fairfield County, Conn., area and wrote a book, “Platform Tennis,” in 1975. Now semi-retired and living in Naples, Fla., and Kirkwood, Mo., he enjoys his five children and 15 r grandchildren.
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Haywood M. Ball has practiced Gregory R. Ruthig ’98 (right) with W&L Dan C. Pinck ’46 speaking with 1961 trustee Billy Webster ’79 at the finish line President Barack Obama at the 70th law in Jacksonville, Fla., for over 50 of the 2014 Big Sur Marathon in Carmel, anniversary of D-Day at Colleville-sur- years. He was recognized as a 50-year Calif., on April 27. This was Ruthig’s 11th Mer, France, on June 6. During World member of the Florida Bar Associa- career marathon in 2:53:54, finishing War II, Pinck served with the Office tion in June. He has been married to 10th overall in a field of over 4,000 of Strategic Services, the World War his wife, Anne, for 52 years, and has runners. He is a professor of biology II predecessor to the CIA and the U.S. three children (including Sally ’96) and and ecology at North Central College in Special Operations Command. Naperville, Ill. eight wonderful grandchildren. He celebrated his 75th birthday with a trip to Prague, followed by a cruise on the Danube to Budapest.
Peter T. Straub (’64L) received Gov. Terry McAuliffe appointed him Stephen M. Quillen (’57L) 1955 the 17th District Vice Commander of a commissioner on the Virginia Port received the Tradition of Excellence the Year Award from the American Authority. Award from the Virginia State Bar’s Legion Department of Virginia for general practice section. his work with four American Legion posts in the district. He commands James F. Williamson Jr. Post 123 at Greenspring retirement 1968 , a profes- sor of architecture at the University Robert G. Callaway community in Springfield, Va. 1956 was in- of Memphis, received the the 2014 ducted into the Platform Tennis American Institute of Architects Hall of Fame in Scarborough, N.Y. A Edward S. Frey Award at the AIA racquets professional for over 40 1966Val S. McWhorter (’69L) is a National Convention, for career years and a former national senior founding partner in the Tysons Cor- contributions to religious architecture champion, Callaway coached ner, Va., law firm of Smith, Pachter, and support of the allied arts. This players who won over 60 national McWhorter. The 30-lawyer firm national honor goes to an architect championships. He worked at a specializes in construction and gov- who has demonstrated a passion for number of clubs running tennis, ernment contract law, with a national and dedication to quality worship paddle and squash programs in the and international client base. In 2014, and sacred spaces, including fostering spiritual values and promoting a cross- denominational community focused on religious arts and architecture.
1971B. Christopher Lee, a shareholder at the Philadelphia law firm of Jacoby Donner P.C., was inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Member- ship is by invitation only and limited to attorney mediators and arbitra- tors who are distinguished by their hands-on experience in the field of Four members of the 1954 Delta Upsilon pledge class held a 60th reunion during a cruise civil and commercial conflict resolu- to Alaska with their wives: L. to r.: Tom O’Brien, Mike Barry, Lew John, Max Caskie. tion and by their commitment to the practice.
32 W&L Alumni Magazine 1976 1975 1973 While in many number, stories no 1965.First postdated row, l. r.: to Frank Young ’63,Ed Meyers ’61, Hayne Hipp ’62, Henry Hawthorne ’62. Second row: George Gans ’61, Allen Gans George ’61,Allen row: Hawthorne Hipp ’62.Second ’61,Hayne Meyers ’62,Henry ’62, Mike Foltz Spalding ’62,Harry ’62,’65Land Jim Bob Ambler ’62.Third row: Young ’63, Rocky Gaut ’60,Charlie Commander ’62,Chuck Vance Van ’63, Bob Rensselaer ’63 We we all lucky and looked how were the good attending. how 23spouses at marveled The The stories weredeeply intellectual, ranging“The Little from Boys” “The Hollins to Inn.” Charlie Conway ’62, David Geer ’65,Mackey Tilman ’63,John Gulick ’63,David Knight of theof world—25 members,and seen us of many each had other not 50-plus for years. In the May, of members Virginia Chaptergathered Zeta Phi of at Theta Delta Pawleys Northcutt ’63,JohnNorthcutt Farmer ’61, Ike Callaway ’62,Bill Offutt ’61,Dave Smith ’57,’60L, Island, South Carolina, the largest gathering post-graduate of Phi in the Delts history the Capitol HillClubinWashington. at areceptioninJuly at recognized was He ideals. andits Party Republican to the service ofdedicated and years ing professional accomplishments - for hisoutstand Association Lawyers the Year National bythe Republican of Lawyer 2014Republican named Dr. Ellis Barry Embree R. John (’76L) Braden Marshall E. career. for Carolina in North the rest ofher remain intheir ofthe neck woods Margaretanything will to it, dowith have If dadandmom(Langhorne) Children’s inWinston Hospital Salem. Forest Center Medical Brenner’s at Wake residency herpediatric begin graduate ofWofford will College, his daughter, Ellis, Margaret Bryan tion director. - atennis associa ofdirectors as board the International Tennis Hall ofFame on to invited serve was Association, director ofthe U.S. Professional Tennis is proud to announce is proud to announce , CEO and executive andexecutive , CEO and Holmes Morrison ’63, ’67L. and Holmes Morrison ’63,’67L. was was 1982 McLean ’90. Everyone had great fun and had great ’90.Everyone funMcLean and ’90, Steve Head ’88,Frank ’90, DeMento Tom Bullotta’89, Rowan Ed ’90and Bill ’91, Matt Harrington ’88,Chris Cerone and relive memories from some their to r.:to Paul ’90,John McManus Gilbert combined years in Lexington. From Lexington. in years combined l. a group Chi of Psi in graduates, met Edward T. Rowan Jr. ’90,along with Washington up catch 18to May on Michael J. Malesardi J. Michael with other Phi Kaps from his class, otherwith Phi Kaps fromhisclass, Virginia.in northern He remains close Kelly,wife, and12-year-old live twins the across U.S. and services He andhis solutions ITinfrastructure advanced of aprovider ofPresidio Inc., treasurer controller as sixth year andassistant lots of laughs. laughs. of lots completed his completed his
1983 1985 crampons, helmets and ice axes, and the axes,crampons, and ice and the helmets (14,410 feet) on July 8. The climb covers July on 8.The (14,410 feet) climbcovers Lewis F. Powell ’74and III his daughter, two very long and arduous using very days, two Hannah ’18, summited Mount Rainier Rainier Mount summited ’18, Hannah summit 55percent. rate is only about subcommittee. A former director of subcommittee. director Aformer of Committee andthe DiversitySummit including Bar the Minority mitties, com oftheactive inanumber PBA - Payne is HouseofDelegates, the PBA of Amember Annual Meeting. PBA atof governors the conclusion ofthe board Association Pennsylvania Bar an at-large onthe governor minority as term athree-year begin mittee, will L.L.P. diversitycom andchair ofits - Philadelphia’s White andWilliams Attwell ’83 Attwell into Theresa Attwell,wife of Mary Evans. Mary hope providers. hope studentsformer whohave been also other dosome are, as whothey know They help to himovermany years. andpresent) for(past their continued andsociology of philosophy (past) He wouldlike to thank also professors W&L football androle there. models timewith hisshort andvalues credits adrawback. He this as notsee he does team, onaswim never though hewas Al- R.I. at Beach, Misquamicut Rescue lifeguardfor Westerlyan ocean Surf as his16th summer Conn., finished ding anniversary inHawaii, ding anniversary While celebrating their- 25th wed Torres R.K Mark W. Payne IV Robert L. Ross L. together to reminisce W&L. about for anannual weekend get-who meet Fall and his wife, Alyson, ran ran Alyson, andhiswife, 2 014 , andtheir daughter,
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33 Milestones the Pennsylvania Defense Institute, he is the president of the Philadelphia As- sociation of Defense Counsel. Active 1989Dr. Donald J.W. Hatfield, an assis- in pro bono and civic activities, Payne tant professor at the Berklee School of r serves as president of the Pennsylvania Music, is a 2014-15 Fulbright Scholar. Legal Aid Network and co-president His project on the influence of the of the Philadelphia Diversity Law far ocean fishing trade on Taiwanese Group. He is a member of the boards indigenous kinship and soundscapes of directors for the Homeless Advo- has also received a grant from the
Milestones cacy Project and the Bethesda Project. Wenner-Gren Foundation. He will be J He was listed as a Pennsylvania Super in residence in A’tolan, Taiwan, during Lawyer in 2012 and 2013, and the his grant tenure. Philadelphia Tribune selected him as Mathew Partrick ’99 (left) and Michael one of its Top 60 African-American O. Lavitt ’80 participated in an Explorers Attorneys in Philadelphia. He received Club flag expedition to map the historic the 2013 Multicultural Leadership 1990James T. Busenlener is managing wreck of the Robert J. Walker, in August. Award from the Diversity Law Group partner of the recently opened New The Walker was a U.S. Coast Survey ship and was named an Unsung Hero by Orleans branch office of Matthiesen, that sank off Atlantic City, New Jersey, Wickert & Lehrer S.C. He practices in 1860 in a collision with another ship, the Legal Intelligencer for his pro bono resulting in the loss of 21 crew members. work. insurance coverage, subrogation and The Walker was an early steam-driven, defense litigation in Louisiana and dual-paddle wheel ship that mapped Texas. extensive areas of the U.S. coast. Partrick, a member of the Explorers 1987Jonathan W. Hedgepeth, found- Lorraine Richardson Lord (’96L) Club, was the expedition physician and ing partner at Hedgepeth, Heredia, is chief staff attorney for the Virginia also dove on the wreck. Lavitt, who got his initial scuba training at W&L, was Crumrine & Morrison, in Atlanta, has Supreme Court. Previously, she was been named a 2014 Georgia Super one of the divers who mapped the wreck senior counsel in the complex com- in an attempt to learn more details of Lawyers and a member of the Legal mercial litigation practice group at this early steamship and its loss. Elite by Georgia Trend. He practices McGuireWoods L.L.P., in Richmond. in all areas of family law, including divorce and separation, and is also a certified practitioner of collaborative law. He has also been listed in Worth 1991Cecily Tynan was the guest meteo- meteorologist for WPVI-TV, the ABC magazine’s Top 100 Attorneys, and is rologist for ABC from June 9 to 11, fill- affiliate in Philadelphia. a member of the Charles Longstreet ing in for the honeymooning Ginger Weltner Family Law Inns of Court and Zee on “Good Morning America,” past president of the Family Law Sec- discussing severe weather with David Shane Kimzey is chief compliance tion of the Atlanta Bar Association. He Muir on “World News Tonight” and 1992 officer of CEVA Logistics, a global lectures at CLE family law seminars hosting “GMALive!” She wrote, “The supply chain management company. and is recognized as an authority on hours were tough, since I usually He lives in Houston with his wife, Erin, prenuptial agreements in Georgia. work nights. But I had a great time. I and their children, Reagan and James, His wife, Jane, is a real estate attorney. especially enjoyed working with Robin and recently spent a long weekend in They have two teenage children and Roberts, George Stephanopoulos Asheville, N.C. with Broderick Grady live in the Buckhead neighborhood of and David Muir. They made me feel ’92, Mike Wigert ’92, Erik Jones ’91 Atlanta. very welcomed.” Tynan is the chief and Paul Matuch ’92.
1993Ramona Franks Hagmaier is the director of clinical education of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of South Ala- bama. Prior to this, she was a certified physician assistant for over eight years. She resides in Mobile, Ala., with her husband, Jason, and daughter Megan. Jason is an attorney, and Megan is in ninth grade at UMS-Wright.
While visiting Graz, Austria, Edward F. Judt ’71 (left) met with Dr. Herwig “Johnny” Brandstetter ’54 and Irmtraut Richter-Trummer at the Outdoor Beer Garden of the old and atmospheric Gasthaus Brandhof. 1994M.C. Cottingham Miles, of San Antonio, Texas, was elected as the 2013-2014 chair of the oil, gas and
34 W&L Alumni Magazine 1996 P’18, Sage TimberlineP’18, Sage ’15,Alyssa ’15,Ginny Zaidi Hodges ’11,Anne Masich ’12,Hannah six trails on miles in the James River Park System, an urban wilderness and the on north Victoria Cervantes ’14, Hagood MorrisonVictoria Cervantes ’14,Hagood ’09,Noah Walters ’09,Stephanie Hardiman students in attendance: Jarrett ’11,Hannah Brotzman Muther ’11,Sakina Kapasi ’15, Simon ’10,Joel Poelhuis ’10,Karlyn ’06,Katie Gold Ehrlich ’06,Kip ’82,Leigh Gordon Gary BokinskyGary ’67,JacobGeiger ’09,Beth Yeakel, Steve Yeakel Caldwell ’78,Dan P’17, Sackfield ’13, ElizabethBaskin,Sackfield Garrison.Mary Back row, to l. r.: Brandt Surgner P’18, Richmond alumni from five different decades gatheredRichmond alumni Saturday from in five different ona to decades hike June of potatoes for distribution for and pantries shelters. Chicago-area to potatoes of Alumni food and Sally Caldwell,Sally Jack Caldwell Baskin ’17,Bob ’78,Mitt Younts ’73, Calvert ’72,George its director ofdevelopment. its 6-12inSaco, Maine,as grades serving ton Academy, school anindependent Jonathan Coffman G. ’94 Erin M.Nelson State ofTexas. Bar resources ofthe energy law section Tracy, andchildren, and Lucy. Thomas in Fort Wayne, hiswife, Ind.,with College.He resides andHenry Emory at the CollegeofCharleston andat coaching tenure includes stops also His coach for three seasons. the last Fort Wayne assistant as serving after Indiana University-Purdue University men’s head named basketball coach at on Aug.on largerof a team packed group 2.The morethat part was than 13,000lbs. south banks of the of south banks river in the Richmond. of city Front row, l. r.: to Amanda Surgner The The alumniChicago chapter volunteeredat the Greater Depository Chicago Food Anna Thomure ’05, ’18 JosephZoeller and Brett Kearney ’08. - Thorn joined Bill Garrison Younts. ’76and Peggy has been been has 2001 Portland, Ore. Portland, Ore. &Clark Collegein athletics at Lewis Richmond. Rehabilitation ing Arms Centers in Foundation,Arms ofShelter part director ofphilanthropy at Sheltering named been Richmond,has bury Westminster with 11 years Canter Francis D. McWilliams IV(’09L) Francis D.McWilliams Levine Shana N. Merricks Kelly Campo del contract law. liability,ers products construction and litigation cov andalso oncivil focuses West &Taylor 2013.He inOctober Trent Johnson of Houston, joined is director of isdirector of , after , after
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JMilestones H. Robert Huke ’92 to Hannah Kemp- ski on May 5, 2013, in Boston. Many Erin Waskom ’06 to M. Clark Barrineau ’06 in Annapolis, Md., on July 27, 2013. Generals attended, including Phi Gamma Front row, l. to r.: Melissa Clarke ’06, Karlyn Gold ’06, Lyndsay Polloway ’06, Mina Azodi Delta brothers Rick Hughes ’92 and ’06, Alli Foley ’06, Becky Grant Weintz ’06, Lis Juterbock ’06, ’12L, Tiffany Todd Updegraff Gordon Wilkins ’92. The couple reside ’06, Kate Norby ’06, John Garth ’75, Will Lewis ’06, Ben Riggs ’06, Zak Bausch ’05 and Chris in Jamaica Plain, Mass., where Robert is Salmon ’06. Back row r. to l.: Peter Dawson ’06, Dan Eisenhauer ’06, Chris Kimmel ’06, John the communications and development Regni ’06, Corbin Blackford ’07, John Crum ’17, Alex Weintz ’06, Drew White ’06, Richard director at the Grand Lodge of Masons Juterbock ’68, the groom, the bride, Dennis Bailey ’06, Katherine Kilpatrick ’06, Chris Colby of Massachusetts, and Hannah is the ’05, ’08L, Elizabeth Eckman Dawson ’07, Susan May Eckman ’82L, Reed Evans ’06 and marketing manager at The Briar Group Mike Ginder ’07. Restaurants. Wedding ScrapbookWedding
Christopher K. Salmon ’06 to Mairead Conley on Dec. Lee Dunham ’00 to Michael Hickman in Lee Chapel on July 12. 28, 2013, in West Chester, Pa. From l. to r.: Matthew Debnam Bridesmaids included Colleen Calvey ’00 and Anna Parris Walker ’06, Erin Waskom Barrineau ’06, Chris Buckley ’06, Clarke ’00. In attendance were Howard Sanborn ’01, Bob Walker ’01 and Barrineau ’06, the groom, the bride, Eric Reitz ’09, Kate Polly Davis Doig ’00. Professor Harlan Beckley officiated, professor Norby ’06, Lil Brandler Danowski ’08, Lis Juterbock Dua ’06, Timothy Gaylard played the organ and Patrick Hinely ’73 was the ’12L, Sean Danowski ’07, John Calve ’07, Ben Riggs ’06, Will photographer. Lee is a bankruptcy attorney, and Mike is the CTO Young ’07 and Doug Dua ’13L. of TextUs.biz, a Boulder, Colo.-based technology company. The couple reside in Boulder.
Laura Sanders ’09 to Baker T. Boles ’09 on April 12 in Richard J. Allen III ’06 to Amanda R. Harley, on Nov. 16, 2013, Commerce, Ga.. From l. to r.: Scott Russell ’09, Ty Parino ’09, in Greenville, S.C. Members of the wedding party included Barrett Tommy Matteo ’09, Sean McKinley ’09, Will Porter ’09, the Daws ’06 (best man), Brian Gallagher ’06, David Mackenzie ’06, bride, the groom, Harriet Kilgore ’09, Sam Wilmoth ’09, Lynn ’11L, Ryan Hoover ’06 and the groom’s father Richard J. Allen Jr. Bazzel ’10, John Scully ’09, Reilly Ward ’09, Coleman Nalley ’80. Also in attendance were Adam Turer ’06, Liam Murray ’06, ’09, Lane Nalley ’74, Hagood Morrison ’09 and Andrew Sims Taylor McConnell ’06, Brad Bradenham ’06, Courtney Bradenham ’09. The couple reside in Piedmont, S.C., where Baker is ’06, John Tsoukalis ’06 and Sarah Hess Mackenzie ’09L. The couple completing his medical residency, and Laura works as a news reside in Atlanta, where the groom is a custom home builder, and producer at WSPA-TV. Amanda is a segment producer for The Weather Channel.
36 W&L Alumni Magazine Adoptions & Births in commercial realestate brokerage at ColliersInternational. Amanda practices law at Pepper Hamilton L.L.P., andAlex works ’09 andNoahWalters ’09.The couple in reside where Washington, Taylorgroomsmen ’09,Tyler Lawch ’09,CraigMalkmes Parrino man)and ’09(best Bryan Hobson included also party wedding and Michael Wagoner ’07(brother-in-law The ofthe groom). ’71 (father SaraWagoner ofthe groom), ’06(sister ofthe groom) May,in Cape N.J. Alumniinattendance John Duckworth included J. Alexander Duckworth ’09 Duckworth Alexander J. wife, wife, Tampa, Fla. on Marchfamily in 21.Thereside in Taylorstown, Va. Samuel,family Thereside 21months. June, onMay brother 1.Emmajoins busy.” herdaddyvery and flowers keeps ofenergy,happy andfull music loves “She isvery N.J. John writes, Park, Lincoln family in Thereside Owen. on Nov. brother 22,2013.She joins ter, born Catherine,whowas Mariann Lindsay WoodLindsay Brown ’98 ’98 Anderson Dr. R. Scott on Jan. 28. “Liddy,” Ripley “Wills” andElizabeth Amy T.William ’97 Elkins ’97 Cook Cathy Merritt Bator ’97 N. John Weaver B. Richard ’96 Jr. Chappell B. William ’94 on July 10. her husband, wife, wife, family reside in Alexandria, Va. reside inAlexandria, family March 17.Hebrother joins Jonah. The wife, wife, A. Cook ’95 Cook A. Chelsea Millay Missy , twins, William , twins, Arthur Thomas , adaughter, Emma , adaughter, SadieCole, , a son, Samuel, ason, Tyler, on , a son, Sutton, ason, Williams, Chris adopted adaughadopted - , adaughter, and his wife, and hiswife, and and his andhis to AmandaGilmore onApril 19 and his andhis Joshua Joshua and his andhis and Rwanda gorillatrekking do to and came At Volcano National Park in Rwanda, l. also there the see to mountain gorillas. Aaron L. Haberman ’99and his wife, Aaron L. across Katie Clemmons ’17,who was wife, wife, Jonathan A. Gorab ’98 Gorab A. Jonathan neth Wood ’74. including her grandfather, J.Ken- were onhandto welcome Layton, Colo.Allgrandparents Longmont, 26,2012,in onSept. Alecia, Layton Tampa, Fla. family residein The offices in India. oftheir and recently visited several Model team, GlobalDelivery its isadirector in for 16years, PWC with 17, 2012.Jonathan been has Francessandria “Frankie,” onApril Keri Dunphy ’99,were recently in to r.:to Katie, Keri and Aaron. Frances , adaughter, Ales- Alexandra Harper ’11 Harper Alexandra and Alexandra works forand Alexandra FleishmanHillard. works The couple livein New York City, wherefor Macy’s, Charles works attendance of1985to 2012. fromthe were Classes alumniranging SmithCorinne ’12,Ethan Smith ’10andKate in ’11.Also Speare ’11, ’11,Jennie Norcini ’11,James Pymm ’12, Alexandra Massey ’11,Malcolm ’10,Greg Kurkis Hines Gould ’11,AnnieMartin GusCavanaugh ’10,John Fitzgibbons ’12,Katherine ’11, ’14L, York17, inNew Bohdan City.Lauren included party Thewedding andhis
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John C. Easterberg ’40, of Rich- mond, Ill., died on June 15. He served in the Air Force as a weatherman. He
Milestones worked in the legal department of Allstate Insurance. He belonged to Phi Delta Theta. This gathering was held at the annual shareholders’ meeting of the Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club near Rockport, Texas. The club was founded in 1912 and is the oldest Adelbert D. Boggs ’41L, of hunting club still in operation on the Texas coast. Great duck hunting, great fishing and great fellowship—just about all a Mink could want. Go, Generals! Huntingdon Valley, Pa., died on Dec. L. to r.: Maurice McAshan ’65, John Kisalus ’80 and Ed Duvall ’77. 12, 2010.
William A. Murray ’41, of Venice, Fla., died on May 28. A World War II Caroline Windfelder Eachus ’02 V, on June 11. He joins sister Louisa. veteran, he served as a flight instruc- and Brian M. Eachus ’01, a son, The family has relocated to Savan- tor at the Enid, Okla., Army base. He Davis William, on Jan. 22. He joins nah, Ga., where Tucker will practice was president of the H.W. Madison sister Virginia. The family live in Min- emergency medicine at Savannah Co. and subsequently a director of neapolis. Memorial Hospital. the J.M. Smucker Co. He belonged to Sigma Chi. Emily Peck-McClain ’02 and Katie Weber Wolf ’07 and Tyler her husband, Andrew, a daughter, R.T. Wolf ’05, ’08L, a daughter, Robert A. Lawton ’42, of Central Phoebe Nell, on May 30. She joins Baker Elizabeth, on April 25. The fam- City, Ky., died on July 13. He served sister Zoë. ily reside in Atlanta. on the U.S.S. Case in the South Pacific and then joined the family- Walter W. Baker ’01 and Susan- owned business C.A. Lawton and nah Hewlett Baker ’04, a daughter, Son Insurance. He was president of Herbert Rudlin ’34 Anna Kimball, on June 17. Annie joins Obituaries, of Richmond, the Independent Insurance Agents brother Wilson and sister Eliza. The died on April 12. He was an AP of Kentucky, receiving the 1959 family reside in Washington. correspondent, Stars and Stripes col- Association’s Insurer of the Year umnist and writer for murder mystery Award, and director and chair of Katie Howell Beckman ’04 and magazines. He served during World the board of First National Bank of her husband, Daniel, a daughter, Lou- War II as an Army Air Force intel- Central City/Muhlenberg County. ise Magnolia, on April 2. The family ligence officer in the 513th Squadron. He received the 2009 Lifetime Busi- live in Washington. He worked for over 50 years at Adams ness Achievement Award from the Camera Shop. He belonged to Phi Muhlenberg County Chamber of G. Logan Young ’’04 and his wife, Epsilon Pi. Commerce. He served on the board Margaret, a son, Hayes Freeman, on of regents for Murray State Univer- Aug. 8. The Youngs reside in Chat- Frank T. Reese ’38, of Bedford, sity. He belonged to Phi Delta Theta. tanooga, Tenn. Texas, died on June 17. He worked for American Airlines, retiring as Donald J. Crawford ’43, of Roderick A. Dowling Jr. ’05 and director of flight operations. A World Adamstown, Md., died on April 16. A Erin Teichgraeber Dowling ’06, a War II veteran, he served with the Air World War II veteran, he was a tank daughter, Parker Anne, on Aug. 2. Transport Command in the North commander with the 3rd Armored Pacific and Europe as a navigator. He Division and landed on Omaha Elizabeth Wilson Harris ’05 and belonged to Phi Kappa Psi. Beach in Normandy in June 1944. He her husband, Brett, a son, Christian received the Bronze Star for Valor. He Wagner, on Feb. 25. The family live in Calvin R. Allen ’40, of Atlanta, died worked at State Farm Insurance and Leland, Miss. on Nov. 9, 2013. He was a veteran of served on the planned gifts committee World War II and owned a manufac- at Frederick Hospital. He belonged to Brian A. Fishero ’06 and Abigail turing business. He belonged to Delta Phi Kappa Psi. Weichel Fishero ’07, twin sons, Kappa Epsilon fraternity Luke Hudson and John Emory, on Byron P. Redman Jr. ’44, of Mont- April 12. The family live in Charlot- James V. Bitner Jr. ’40, of Rockport, gomery, Ohio, died on Nov. 25, 2013. tesville, Va. Maine, died on Oct. 18, 2012. He He belonged to Beta Theta Pi. worked at the Martin Co., designing M. Tucker Laffitte IV ’07and his equipment for airplanes and missiles. George T. Bird ’45, of Clarkston, wife, Caroline, a son, Moses Tucker He was president of the instrument Mich., died on April 30, 2011. He
38 W&L Alumni Magazine 17, 2013. He belonged to Chi. 17, 2013.He Sigma belonged Weeki Wachee, onMarch died Fla., Charles C. Stieff II ’45 Stieff C. Charles ’45 David D.McClintock ’45 III Burriss E. Robert Brantley’45 C. James Kappa Psi. inthe Navy. served to He Phi belonged belonged to AlphaEpsilon. Sigma belonged ton, Va., onApril died 19,2011.He the family business, Stieff Co., the sil- the business, family Group. He303rd in worked Bomb radar operator the with 8th AirForce’s World a War as veteran, heserved II on May Md., died 17.A eysville, Lambda ChiAlpha. Lambda directors for ahospice. to He belonged onthe of board Store. He served Seed andoperator ofthetime owner City the long- andwas the Reserve Navy in onMay died 4.He served S.C., son Communications. andMass ofJournalism andstudents for faculty ofthe Department especially for tool teaching avaluable andresearch, as andserves Collections Special in resides Newspapers ofHistorical The Collection Farrar newspapers. more upwith War-era than andin2012followed 150Civil topapers W&L, talks. andgiving andbooks newspapers Petersburg. inSt. Healso traveled widely, searching for additionalhistorical Petersburg Times (Florida) andtaught Elderhostel coursesat Eckerd College, in1990. lished the university, where- estab aFrederic B.Farrar was AdvertisingScholarship resource. He held professor emeritus status aprimary at as from hiscollection newspapers historical andheused inPhiladelphia, ofCommunications, School America” andFox Morning, on“Good News. interviewed was He magazines. Editor Preservation &PublisherandHistoric Digest, History teachers to interesthistory students inthe U.S. Bicentennial. 1759-1789,”Newspapers byhighschool in1975andused published which was and CommonChannel Revolution to Independence: “This abook, became inhistory. Hismaster’s anM.A. that himto apassion earn led thesis papers, news collecting hebegan years, those andEngland.During Canada States, Times, Star-Tribune the Minneapolis andmany other inthe papers United executive representing advertising forpaper Angeles the the Los next 34 years, sophomore his year. during whichon the started team, firstlacrosse Chi,the Delta nationaland Sigma fraternity. professional journalism He played Kappa Omicron Delta Pi fraternity. to twohonorsocieties: Hebelonged also Theta andpresident amember ofthe Beta hewas Whileat W&L, in journalism. Frederic B.Farrar ’41,ofClearwater, July died aB.A. with 29.He graduated Fla., Collection Newspaper ofHistorical ’41,Donor Farrar Frederic B. In 2005,Farrar dona That year t In 1980,hebegan In addition,Farrar w W During , he moved to Florida, where he became aconsultant to the where St. hebecame to Florida, , hemoved orld War inthe AirForce. Farrar II, served anews He as worked , ofArling - , ofCock eaching the history of journalism at Temple ofjournalism theeaching history University , ofAnder rote for The Dictionary of Literary Biography,Literary of rote for TheDictionary Media ted his lifetime collection of 1,500 historical news of1,500historical hislifetime collection ted , of , of - - World War andthe II Korean War. inthe during Navy He served 40 years. inToledo anesthesiology practiced for nesaw, 21,2011.He onAug. died Ga., belonged to Kappabelonged Sigma. He inthe Philippines. stationed was in the World Army during War and II onFeb. died have, 23.He served Ariz., Roy J. Grimley Jr. Grimley Roy J. ’48 Dr. Taylor J. Robert ’46 to Nu. Sigma and James W. Stieffbelonged ’74. He ’78 StieffIII and father to C. Charles brother N. Stieff towas Gideon Jr. ’52 He School. Latin oftheboard Boys’ FundScholarship onthe andwas School the Independent Baltimore Star-Spangled FlagHouseand Banner for Florence the Crittenton Service, He volunteered ofMaryland. Bank Eye GuildandofthePewter Medical president oftheHe American was versmith hisgrandfatherestablished. , ofFort Mo- , ofKen- -
- - Stewart Banker Pendergrass Banker ’05. Stewart Givens ’46andgrandfatherto Ann facility. cousin to W. He Ambrose was residential education special private the fourth-generation director ofthe as whereHome heserved &School, onthe Stewart focused His career Award. Service Distinguished KMA the andreceived 1996 Association cal president ofthe Kentuckywas - Medi Navy. Frankfort’s he firstradiologist, Ky., inthe onJune died 14.He served Chi. of United Way. to He Sigma belonged president former andas and CAMC ofthe Universitytrustee ofCharleston a as Heserved also National Bank. andTeaysnational Bankshares Valley andTrustBanking Company, Inter president anddirector ofKanawha aPOW.He was chairman, He was the 8th AirForce, Group. 401stBomb WorldDuring War with heserved II, Charleston, W.Va., onMay died 14. William N. Shearer Jr. N. William ’49L P.John ’48 II Stewart ’48 Petrie Mitchell H. J. Glenwood Strickler ’50,’52L Strickler Glenwood J. ’50 D.Lethbridge John Butler ’50 A. Charles for the Western ofVirginia. District trustee the Chapter 13bankruptcy John O. Strickler, as served andalso law practicing hisfather, with began Aprilof Roanoke, died 28,2014.He terian Churchterian inAtlanta. Tenn. for Heworked also the Presby ChurchPresbyterian inNashville, administratora business for the First andthen was Korea, inSouth Belle, Mary hiswife, with missionary carrier a World War a veteran. He II was Tenn., onJune died 29,2013.He was Pharmacy. andShenandoah Luray Apothecary hedidrelief work for retiring, After and later for worked Pharmhouse. War. Butler’s He owned Pharmacy in the the Army during Korean Va., onJan. 30,2013.He died served belonged toTau Delta belonged Delta. of the He National Distillersdivision. vice president andgeneral manager where as heretired Corp., Chemical atworked the National Distillersand War, the He rankofcaptain. achieving the during Korean the Corps Marine in onJuneConn., died 26.He served Fall 2 014 maga , of Frankfort, , ofFrankfort, , ofLuray, , of Nashville, , ofNashville, , ofWilton, zine.wlu.edu , of , of - - , r _J
39 Milestones John R. Browning ’51, of Noko- Capt. Robert Peniston, Retired Lee Chapel Director mis, Fla., died on April 27, 2010. He served in the Korean War with the Marine Corps and was a member of r Capt. Robert C. Peniston, the retired the Chosen Few in the 1st Marine Navy officer who served as director of Lee Division. He and his family founded Chapel from 1976 until his retirement in a small grocery, Browning’s Inc., as 1998, died on Aug. 2, in Lexington. He well as Browning’s Hardware and was 91. Sporting Goods.
Milestones “To everyone on campus who J knew him, as well as to those who were William R. Davis ’51, of Wilmette, just visiting the chapel for a day, he was Ill., died on May 11. He worked in always the consummate gentleman,” said the municipal bond business in Chi- President Ken Ruscio ’76. “Throughout cago. He belonged to Sigma Alpha his distinguished career, he personified Epsilon and was uncle to J. Withers our finest virtues of civility and duty to Davis III ’72. others.” Peniston was born on Oct. 25, John F. Kay Jr. ’51, ’55L, of Rich-
PHOTO BY KEVIN REMINGTON BY PHOTO 1922, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He attend- mond, died on Aug. 13. During the ed the University of Wichita before join- Korean War, he served in the Marine ing the Navy in 1943. He graduated with a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy Corps. He practiced law with Mays in 1946, as a member of the Class of 1947, and earned an M.A. from Stanford and Valentine in Richmond. He University in 1958. He also attended the CIC Officer School and the Naval War served as president of the Virginia College. Bar Association, president of The During his Navy service, Peniston served as executive officer of the USS Virginia Board of Bar Examiners, Nicholas (DDE-449) and as commanding officer of the USS Savage, USS president of the W&L Law School Tattnall, USS New Jersey and USS Albany. He also served aboard the USS Put- Association and chairman of the nam, USS Cone, USS Nicholas, USS Willis A. Lee and USS Williamsburg, the board of Collegiate Schools. He was presidential yacht. He held several administrative positions in the Navy, retiring a fellow of The American College of from the military in 1976. Trial Lawyers and of The American Peniston helped decommission the USS New Jersey in December 1969 Bar Foundation, a charter fellow with these words: “Rest well, yet sleep lightly; and hear the call, if again sound- of The Virginia Bar Foundation, a ed, to provide firepower for freedom.” member of The National Associa- During his 22-year directorship of Lee Chapel, he oversaw the redesign tion of Railroad Trial Counsel and of the museum, as well as the renovation of the chapel, which marked W&L’s a member of the Judicial Confer- 250th anniversary. ence of the United States Court of After his retirement from Lee Chapel—which he called his final tour of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He duty—Peniston nonetheless reported for yet another duty, volunteering in Spe- was cousin to John W. Kay ’51 and cial Collections in W&L’s Leyburn Library. Over six years, he transcribed more belonged to Pi Kappa Alpha. than 3,000 letters to and from Robert E. Lee, his wife and children. Peniston contributed to several publications op-eds, letters to the editor Thomas C. Martin ’51 of Mount and articles, including “Firepower for Freedom,” about the decommissioning of Laurel, N.J., died on April 30. He was the USS New Jersey, for Sea Classics magazine. a decorated veteran and paratrooper His military decorations included the Legion of Merit and three Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was Meritorious Medals. Among his civilian awards were the George Washington president and CEO of Kennedy Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Cross Mortgage Co., and his company of Military Service from the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and W&L launched the first 235 HUD lending made him an honorary alumnus. program for low-income families. His wife of 53 years, Frances McKelvy Peniston, and his son, Robert C. He belonged to Sigma Chi. Peniston ’75, predeceased him. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Sieg, and her husband, Patrick Sieg ’76; by his grandchildren, Robert, Erica and Stephan Sieg; Warren L. Snead ’51L, of Green- and by his siblings, Dr. Francis Peniston, John Peniston, Dan Peniston, Shirley ville, Tenn., died on Dec. 20, 2013. A Read and Lila Hole. World War II veteran, he served in For those wishing to make a gift in his memory to Special Collections, con- the Army with the the 463rd Para- tributions may be sent to Washington and Lee University, Development Office, chute Field Artillery Battalion. He 204 W. Washington St., Lexington VA 24450-2116. received the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in France in 1944. He was owner and president of Bob Smith Construction and served on He was a scoutmaster of Boy Scout provided free legal advice to people the board of directors of Tusculum Troop 10, volunteered with the in need. He was father to William College. He was father to Dr. War- Roanoke City Rescue Mission and Strickler ’79. ren L. Snead Jr. ’83 and belonged to Sigma Chi.
40 W&L Alumni Magazine belonged to Kappabelonged Alpha. on the Portsmouth He CityCouncil. twoterms andserved Association, Bar dent ofthe Portsmouth-Chesapeake lege ofTrial presi- andpast Lawyers Greer, afellow Col- ofthe American Williams, with partner Kelly and Force asenior He was for twoyears. inthe ofthe JAG Air Corps served Portsmouth, Va., onJune died 13.He The Hon. James C. James Hon. The Turk ’52L ’52 Moore Stewart ’52 Q.Imholte John W. Temple Webber Jr. ’53 Delta. to M.He Phi belonged Gamma & A. ofthemaster Wayne No. 581F. Lodge Continental Chapter, apast well as as Philadelphia Revolution, American ofthe ofthe Sons amember and was law inWayne, for over30years Pa., inthe Army. served He practiced onApril died 13.He Audubon, Pa., W. Jr.Littleton Roberts ’53 Jr. Oast Edward L. ’53L Pi Kappa Phi. M.T.Thomas Turkbelonged ’84. to He Maynardto S. Turk ’52Landuncle to brother He was more than 40years. inRoanoke’spresided court for federal judge, himafederal andhe named ate. In1972,President Richard Nixon & Turk inthe state- sen before serving thewith ofDalton, Radford firm Poff in the Army andthen law practiced Radford, Va., onJuly died 6.He served Alpha Epsilon. Webber to ’78.He Sigma belonged III David F. Webber ’85andW. Temple fatherFine Houston. to He was Arts Cancer Center andthe Museum of including it boards M.D. Anderson - non-prof onseveral serving the years, ofthe communityactive member over an He was NationalSouthern Bank. for Texas andOld National Bank onJulyHouston, died 24.He worked Squad. He belonged to He PiKappaSquad. belonged Phi. thewith Fort Snelling Rifle Memorial 1861-1865”andvolunteered ment, of the First Volunteer Minnesota - Regi wrote “The First History Volunteers: He Morris. University ofMinnesota, provost andchancellorment, at the depart chair ofthe history He was spotter inthe Korean War.an artillery as onAprilMinn., died 20.He served died onAprildied 4. , ofSalem,Va., , of Saint Paul, , ofSaint Paul, , of , of , of , of , of , of , of , of - Dr. J. Randolph Calvert ’54 Dr. Calvert Randolph J. J. Ellis CrosbyJ. Jr. ’54 belonged to Alpha Epsilon. Sigma belonged father to Russell B. Crosby ’90and He was Guardthe Reserve. Coast in 22years served andalso ness busi- thelumber family joined 16.He onAug. died Fla., sonville, He belonged toHe Kappa belonged Alpha. Atlanta Outpatient Center. Surgery and Hospital Northside Medicine, of University andSchool Hospitals Atlanta at for 40years the Emory in He anesthesiology practiced onJune died 28. Prescott, Ariz., Antwon Toliver. Julian and Green andhisnephews, McNeil andVirginia Jessica Lucas; nieces, Larissa his andOsaoldoGreen; McNeil, Luciane Peggy KennethGreen Stuart, siblings, inthe W&L Marketplace; whoworks Stuart, hisstepmother, Kathrine his Green; hadcontributed $48,000. nearly more thanfund, 1,000people the closed Bythe timethey expenses. andfuneral to medical help with hisfamily ing, heardof Stuart’s when immediately effort they initiated anonlinefund-raising pass heknew.”that were person the important they most dents,” saidMike Young, director ofpublicsafety. retired student feel “He madeevery welcome andat home.” feel to make everyone taken careof.Hisdailymissionwas wouldbe everything that knew andI event, social be working a or events, his offhoursandon check 2116. University, Office, Development 204 W. St., LexingtonWashington VA24450- Lee and commitment to the community. Contributions may sent to Washington be anaward toprovide astudent year each who exemplifies Stuart’s character and ofacommunity.” apart be day what to itmeans every who work students with us indifferent He showed ways. aroleus for model other “He public safety officers was of students. and of for those alcoholabout awareness andself-defense. Stuart taught W&Lin1985.Amonghismanyjoining students public-safety duties, inthe U.S. forand the before four late years Corps HeMarine GlenGreen. served PHOTO BY PATRICK HINELY ’73 Stuart Larry Sgt. Senior Public Safety Larry S Larry In hismemory, e W&Lhas Two oftha members And that’ “People e cannot Stuart w tuart is survived by his wife, Deborah Stuart; hisdaughter, Stuart; Deborah byhiswife, Sierra issurvived tuart Bettie as born onFeb. born as 13,1960,inRockbridge County, McNeil to AnnieLee s not all, said Sidney Evans, vice president for student affairs and dean vice president Evans, for students notall,saidSidney anddean affairs ven imagine the positive impact the hehadonthousands positive ofstuven imagine - , ofJack- t community, ’14, ’14andClaire Stevenson EmilyBruner
stablished the Larry Stuart Fund. Memorial It the will Larry stablished , of at W&L. “He wouldmake roundsat on W&L. fora colleague Stuart’s entire career director ofpublicsafety and associate our students,” Tomlinson, saidSteve interest “He apersonal in took at W&Lfor 29years. 54,hadworked whowas Stuart, Hospital. on July Roanoke Memorial 26at Carilion ofthe W&Lcommunity,member died andrespected public safety andabeloved W. Larry sergeant senior in Stuart, Phi Kappa Psi. to He belonged andstate politics. local Ky.,Owensboro, activein andwas W.H.owned Supply Greer Co.in 8.He onAug. died Grove, N.C., The Hon. AnthonyHon. The ’54 Valen ’54 Greer H. George ’54 Freedman A. James Beta Tau.Beta Framing Store. to He Zeta belonged Cohen’sHe owned Custom Picture Va.,bridge, onNov. died 15,2013. law practice. He was a Butler County law aButler County practice. He was hisown andestablished prosecutor inthe Army. 17. He a served He was onJune Ohio, died of Middletown, Fall 2014 magaz , of Sugar , ofSugar ofWood- ine.wlu.edu - , r _J
41 Milestones Common Pleas Court judge and commander, a ranger with the 101st formed a patient advocacy com- continued his career as a 12th District Airborne, 3rd Training Regiment pany devoted to reducing the cost of Court of Appeals judge. He belonged at Fort Jackson, S.C., and a military medical care and served as a volunteer to Delta Upsilon. police officer at Fort Bragg, N.C. interviewer of prospective students at r He practiced with several law firms, UCF College of Medicine. He formed Walter B. DeGree Jr. ’55, of Wil- including Chester, Pfaff and Brother- the Loren Quinn Institute, named af- liamsburg, Va., died on June 14. He son. He was a member of the Indiana ter his stepdaughter, who was killed in served in the Army for 24 years. His Supreme Court Character and Fitness a car accident. He belonged to Sigma civilian career spanned 40 years as an Committee and on the board of law Alpha Epsilon.
Milestones auditor for Burlington Industries. He examiners. He was active in the Eagle J belonged to Delta Tau Delta. Lake Association and with Youth for Thomas J. Bibb ’56, of Ridgefield, Christ, YM/YWCA and the Salvation Conn., died June 5. He was an Army Peter F. Matera ’55L, of West Park, Army, where he received the Others veteran and worked as an architect in N.Y., died on June 1. He served in the Award. He belonged to Beta Theta Pi. New York, London and Texas. Army as a tank mechanic and instruc- tor. He formed the law firm Matera James D. Ritter ’55, ’60L, of Exton, Donald F. Stine ’56, of New & Matera, with one of his brothers. Pa., died on July 23. He served in the Kensington, Pa., died on March 29. He He taught hunter safety courses for Navy and was an international tax law- served with the Army Airborne, with over 40 years and was a member of yer for the Sperry Corp. and the Unisys overseas assignments in South Korea, many civic organizations. He was also Corp. He belonged to Sigma Nu. West Germany and Vietnam. He a deputy game warden and an Ulster received numerous military honors, County special deputy sheriff. He was Dr. Jasper B. Becker Jr. ’56 of Win- including the Army Commendation father to Peter F. Matera ’85L. ter Springs, Fla., died on April 2. He Medal, the Korean Defense Service served in the Army Medical Corps in Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal Robert A. Pfaff ’55, of Edwards- Vietnam with the 93rd Evac Hospital. and the Bronze Star. After his dis- burg, Mich., died on May 9. He served He had a private urology practice charge, he joined PPG Industries Inc. in the Army as a small unit infantry and later worked for VA Urology. He He belonged to Delta Tau Delta.
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J r Walter S. Lockhart III ’69, of James C. Rees IV, Honorary Degree Recipient Charlotte, N.C., died on June 9. He taught at at St. Mary’s Country Day School, Charlotte Country Day James C. Rees IV, who received an honorary degree from W&L in 2012, died on r School, Central Piedmont Commu- Sept. 9, in Markham, Virginia. He served as president and CEO of Mount Ver- nity College and Gaston College and non, the historic home of George Washington, from 1994 until retiring in 2012. was an administrator with Charlotte A native of Richmond, he held a B.A. from the College of William and Mary and Mecklenburg Schools and assistant an M.P.A. from George Washington University. Before joining Mount Vernon principal at Butler High School. He
Milestones in 1983, he held positions at the Daily Press, William and Mary and the National volunteered with summer camp Trust for Historic Preservation. He is credited with increasing the number of programs for underprivileged children J visitors to Washington’s home, doubling the staff, raising millions of dollars, and and with Habitat for Humanity. He renewing the public profile of the first president (and W&L benefactor). Rees belonged to Kappa Alpha. also wrote a 2007 book, “George Washington’s Leadership Lessons: What the Father of Our Country Can Teach Us About Effective Leadership and Character.” Albert M. Orgain IV ’71L, of Manakin-Sabot, Va., died on June 27. He served in the Army during Vietnam and flew 99 combat mis- C. Bruce Bartels ’61 of Chilmark, Weldon J. Smith ’64L, of Mill sions with the 9th Infantry Division. Mass., died on August 2, 2011. He Valley, Calif., died on Aug. 5. He He earned two Distinguished Flying served in the Navy. He worked for was a self-employed finance at- Crosses, two Purple Hearts and six Air Eastman Kodak Company as world- torney. Medals. He also served in the Virginia wide director, marketing communi- Army National Guard. A specialist cations practices. He founded Good Christian H. Clarke ’65, of Dal- in aviation litigation, he worked for Thinking Unlimited, a company las, died on April 30. He served Sands, Anderson, Marks & Miller. devoted to educating those not in the Army and belonged to Phi He was named multiple times one trained in advertising. He belonged Kappa Sigma. of the Best Lawyers in America and to Phi Delta Theta. a Virginia Super Lawyer. He was a Joseph D. Schwerin ’65L, of former chairman of the Virginia Avia- Victor K. Lasseter ’61, of Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, died on tion Historical Society, which inducted Bakersfield, Calif., died on March April 21. He served in the Navy and him into the Virginia Aviation Hall of 13. He was a founding member worked on Wall Street. He belonged Fame in 2010. He belonged to Kappa of the California State College, to Chi Psi. Alpha. Bakersfield. As professor of English, he taught literature and served as Robert E. Watkins ’67, of Nash- James W. Brown ’73L of Newark, department chair. He belonged to ville, Tenn., died on June 10. He served Del., died on April 24. He worked for Pi Kappa Phi. in the Army in Vietnam. He was the Army JAG Corps and W. L. Gore an international trade specialist for & Associates. He volunteered with Hayward F. Day Jr. ’62, ’68L, of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Delaware Service Academy Selection Dorset, Vt., died on May 24. He director of international affairs for the Board and the Union Hospital board served in the Marine Corps. He Motor Vehicle Manufacturers’ Asso- of directors and was a past president was a partner with Blatz & Blatz ciation and deputy assistant secretary of the Delaware Valley Corporate before becoming a a sole practitio- of commerce for Automotive Affairs. Counsel Association. He belonged to ner. He was a member of the Ches- He also worked for the Metropolitan Lambda Chi Alpha. ter (N.J.) planning board, trustee of Nashville government and Metro Purnell School and trustee of Up- Nashville Public Schools. He belonged George L. Harris III ’73, of Proctor, per Raritan Watershed Association. to Lambda Chi Alpha. Mont., died on June 19. He was a He belonged to Phi Gamma Delta. building contractor and then moved Stuart H. Ferguson II ’68, of into financial planning and insurance. James S. Maffitt IV ’64, ’66L, Albuquerque, N.M., died on July 5. He He belonged to Phi Gamma Delta. of Easton, Md., died on July 29. served in the Army during Vietnam, He was a partner at several law earning a Bronze Star with a V device Keith C. Mohler ’74, of Lancaster, firms before esablishing his own and the Vietnamese Cross of Gal- Pa., died on July 31. As a jazz bassist, firm in Easton. He served as a past lantry. He worked as an accountant, he toured nationally with several orga- president of the Bar Association of controller and chief financial officer. nizations, including the Glenn Miller Baltimore City and was involved He taught classes in business and fi- Orchestra. He worked on establishing in many civic organizations, nance at the University of Phoenix. He jazz series at area nightspots and was a including the board at Chesapeake served as commissioner of the New board member of the Central Pennsyl- College, the Grace B. Kerr Fund, Mexico State Judo Games in 2011 and vania Friends of Jazz. He also worked United Way of Talbot County, Lon- won the national and world senior with the Lancaster County District donderry on the Tred Avon and the judo championships in 2001. He was Attorney’s Office and SPCA to enforce Academy Art Museum in Easton. father to Erin Ferguson Myers ’01 and state animal-cruelty prohibitions, and He belonged to Pi Kappa Alpha. belonged to Sigma Nu. was president of Farm Sanctuary.
44 W&L Alumni Magazine T wooden bridge. bridge. wooden ofthe14th-century famous aview with panoramaofthe along tacular Alps Lucerne. Thehotelwith aspec comes onLake Hotel, located strategically Schweizerhof the five-star Lucerne was of the Jungfrau. welcome Our haven in stop inInterlakenand abrief for aview lunch inthe ofBerne, capital historic tour, inLucerne awalking after arrived the final four days in Switzerland. We however, the highlight ofthewas trip Amsterdam For to Basel. ofus, most noon adventure with a drive to Kriens adventurenoon to Kriens adrive with weather,perfect ourafter webegan 1792. Well-nourished with andblessed in inParis XVI Louis who defended to the Swiss Guards dedicated ment, Monu the Lion near famous - located Old Swiss House,builtin1859and forfore lunch at meeting the renowned - tour to be relax ortake awalking free thew T.thew ’09. Anderson father toKappa Mat Alphaandwas Episcopal to He Pi belonged School. Center andthe AnnaJulia Cooper ofPeterboards Paul Development Church rector. its as onthe He served recently James at Episcopal the St. Less most ofdioceses, inanumber served onMay 27.He of Richmond,died William C. Connor ’79L Connor C. William The Rev. David ’76 T. Anderson Greensboro firm of firm Greensboro Duggins. Tuggle He commercial practiced law at the onApril died 28. Jamestown, N.C., The following mor The following Upcoming the Valley Rhine cruising from ler offered an exciting of week ofthe W<ravelhis edition - 2015 Trips Antarctica: VoyageAntarctica: to Continent the Seventh ning, we were wewere ning, wlu.edu/special-programs •Follow us Facebook on •[email protected] Botswana: TheAnimalKingdom’sBotswana: , of , of Great Journey Through Through Europe Journey Great - Feb. 21–March 3 Feb. 21–March Water Wilderness - W&L Traveller Jan. 27–Feb. 8 Jan. , - to the ofSwitzerland. majesty amoreintroduction glorious imagine to Lucerne. difficulton Lake It was for boat acruise apaddlewheel boarded Lucerne.of Lake Once at the lake, we a dramatic to three-mile the trip shore train,the Pilatuscogwheel Railway, on aboard the5,300 feet world’s steepest ofthe before descending Alps view 360-degree we savored aspectacular to Here the Pilatus. feet summitofMt. us7,000 thatto gondolas board carried
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The Class of 2004 smiles for the camera after their brunch.
e explored the Shepherd Program. We honored two new Distinguished Young Alumni. We cheered for volleyball, soccer, field hockey and football. We had brunches and Wbarbecue. In short, it was a fine Young Alumni Weekend. Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 19-21 Weekend, Alumni Young
Distinguished Young Alumni Grace Andrews ’09 and Kevin Coppersmith ’04 display Homecoming royalty: Kelly McManus their awards with (l. to r.) Beau Dudley ’74, ’79L, executive director of Alumni Affairs; ’15 and Albert Civitarese ’15 at halftime President Ken Ruscio ’76; and Patrick White ’96, president of the Alumni Association. of the football game.
Helen Hughes Sanders ’04 and Ross Jager ’04 present Selwyn Turner ’09 and Charlie Yates ’06, ’10L the Class of 2004’s reunion gift to President Ruscio. present the Class of 2009’s reunion gift to President Ruscio.
46 W&L Alumni Magazine Just months their four after graduation, Nate Hayes, Alvin at Youngat Weekend. Alumni admissions an isnow Hayes Thomas and Nathan Kelly represent the Classof 2014 These folks seemed to be enjoying seemed to folks These Young Weekend. Alumni counselor at W&L. counselor at Members of the of Members 2012women’s cheer the to for back current team came players. soccer The The Classof 2009 during the Young Alumni Weekend brunch.
Lots of mingling of Lots the went at on reception co-sponsored by the Student Association for Black Unity, the Multicultural Unity, Black for Association the Student Student and Association the Pan-Asian for Association the Larry Stuart Memorial Fun Memorial RunWalk. and Stuart the Larry
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47 Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 19-21 Reunion r Sturdy Foundations BY PATRICK J. WHITE ’96, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
s I completed this I suspect I will never forget my first visit to Lee Chapel during column, a 6.0-magnitude orientation, where anyone unwilling to abide by the Honor Milestones A earthquake occurred in System was asked to leave. Taking unmonitored tests and leaving J Northern California, not far from bags unattended seemed like the natural way of things. It is no where I live. While the earthquake surprise that we alumni return to Lexington whenever possible did little more than wake my wife to re-experience and reconnect with this special community. and me up at an inconvenient hour, I believe that during my time as an Army infantry officer, it caused serious injury to a number leading a rifle platoon in Iraq, these W&L values helped foster of individuals and significant dam- a level of trust between my non-commissioned officers and me age to buildings and homes closer that helped us live, train and fight in a manner that accomplished to the epicenter. For some alumni in You can contact White the mission and brought our entire unit home safely. In my the wine business, it caused damage at [email protected]. career in finance, I believe, as well, that choosing the hard right to inventory and equipment. over the easy wrong has allowed me to develop exceptionally Despite the comparatively minor damage (thankfully) of the strong relationships based on respect and trust. earthquake, my wife and I still felt the need to count our bless- W&L has a compelling history. I am glad that the Universi- ings and take the opportunity to instruct our children. I believe ty is facing that history honestly and openly, with the benefit of a that my blessings in life are tied, at least in part, to my values and 265-year-old foundation, while observing the sensitivities of all in moral foundation. I trace my core values to my parents. As I our community. I know that W&L will not gloss over hard issues grew up, their lessons were indelibly reinforced by my teachers, in hopes of leaving some unsavory stones unturned, or make coaches and church. hasty or hidebound decisions in an attempt simply to move past W&L represented not only the advancement of my studies, the issues. As we are mindful of the future, our core values of but also the strengthening of my moral and ethical foundation. honor and integrity will lead the way forward, as always. • Something Great: The Annual Fund
irst, a word of heartfelt thanks. The Annual Fund had a ington, Doremus, Evans, Lewis, Lenfest, Duchossois, Johnson grand year in 2013–14! It set records on all the impor- and the many others who have made extraordinary contribu- F tant metrics, including the most significant—dollars tions that have sustained and enhanced our University over raised ($9.3 million for the Undergraduate Annual Fund, Law its 265-year history. Similarly, since the 1930s, W&L has Annual Fund and Parents Fund); total number of under- benefitted from a yearly transformational gift given through graduate, law and parent donors to any area of the University the collective generosity of its parents, friends and alumni— (12,147); and undergraduate alumni participation rate in the Annual Fund. Last year it represented the equivalent of giving to the University (54.7 percent). The fund’s staff and the earnings from an additional $200 million in unrestricted volunteers—parents, law and undergraduate alumni—worked endowment. By participating, all of us have a collective, mate- tirelessly and with great enthusiasm, and the results reflect the rial impact on today’s W&L, its students, faculty, coaches and quality of their efforts. The fund’s donors—you—responded staff. with the loyalty and generosity that have come to be the hall- What in today’s parlance is referred to as “paying it marks of the Annual Fund. forward” has been a recognized trait of honorable women and As is the case with annual funds, the close of a success- men for ages. Whether voiced as “to whom much is given, ful year brings the challenges and opportunities of a new year. much is expected,” or, more eloquently, noblisse oblige, or sim- This upcoming year is a special one for the Annual Fund—we ply giving back, the concept is the same: those who have come conclude our three-year Generals’ Challenge with a goal of 55 before should make it possible for those who follow to enjoy percent undergraduate alumni participation, and we hope to the same (or better) opportunities and benefits. Remember deliver financial results that will add a proper dancing partner the opportunities we were afforded at W&L—academic, ath- to the much-anticipated conclusion of the Honor Our Past, letic and social—and consider the benefits that we all enjoy as Build Our Future capital campaign. The fund’s theme for a result of engaging those opportunities. We should all do our 2014-15 is “Choose to Do Something Great!” I hope you will part, individually and collectively, to ensure that W&L students consider, and respond favorably to, the invitation to join in this of today, and those in the years to come, can tread the path we year’s Annual Fund. walked. I hope you will make that happen by contributing to W&L has, throughout its history, benefitted from trans- the Annual Fund. Choose to do something great! formational gifts made by generous donors. Think of Wash- —Chip Nunley ’81, Annual Fund Chair
48 W&L Alumni Magazine For information on planned giving, please contact Hank Humphreys at (540) 458-8997 or [email protected]. Gene Pearce ’65 (second from left) with Professor Paul Cabe, Ainsley Bloomer ’15 (left) and Bradleigh Navalsky ’16.
Gene Pearce III ’65: Teaching and Gift Planning are Crucial to the University’s Future
“Our 50th reunion is a significant milestone,” observed Eugene “Gene” Pearce III ’65, who is serving on his reunion committee. Recently retired as president of Buckhead Capital Management, in Atlanta, Pearce set up a charitable remainder trust several years ago to reap the tax benefits. He wrote the trust flexibly so he could add new beneficiaries. “There couldn’t be a more opportune time to write in the University as a beneficiary, as well,” said Pearce.
“Washington and Lee has been Endowment for Excellence in Teach- sor of biology. “This kind of research very meaningful in my life. Not only did ing—established in 1990. “This could be with students is some of the most enjoy- I receive a fabulous education, but I also a significant addition to that endow- able teaching I do during the year.” made lifelong friendships that remain ment,” Pearce said. “As you know, the “I would encourage my classmates important to me today,” he noted. Pearce teachers are the backbone of the Univer- to consider making a planned gift,” said recalled how, as a 21-year-old, he found sity, and we must compensate them Pearce. “It benefits you and gives you one of his professors, Chuck Phillips, fairly and reward them for doing a job the opportunity to benefit an institution challenging and enlightening. “Teaching well done.” that means something to you. It’s a win- is fundamental to the University, and if The Class of 1965 Endowment for win situation. In my reunion class, most possible we should enhance the recogni- Excellence in Teaching annually pro- of us are about 71. It is time to do our tion and remuneration of the faculty,” he vides special grants to selected members best estate planning now. Having been added. of the faculty. “This grant helped me to in the financial services industry, I have While it has not yet been decided, fund a summer research project with counseled people on how to manage Pearce hopes his gift will enhance the two biology majors,” said one of this their retirement assets and savings. This Class of 1965’s 25th reunion gift—the year’s five recipients, Paul Cabe, profes- is a piece of that puzzle.”
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A common reflection: Elliot Emadian ’17 walks down the spiral staircase in the Commons. Last Look PHOTO BY REMINGTON KEVIN !