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Sabato’s Crystal Ball Wins Top Honors in 2006 Prediction Success Caps Banner Year for Election Analysis Site

arry Sabato’s Crystal Ball “came race, and over 95% of individual House Lcloser than any other of the 10 contests nationwide. top political predictors this cycle,” said Although the business of political The Pew Research Center and Pew prognostication always involves a cer- Charitable Trusts’ Project for Excellence tain amount of luck, much of the Crystal in Journalism (PEJ) in recognizing the Ball’s success in 2006 can no doubt be accuracy of Sabato and the U.Va. Center attributed to hard work and state-by- for Politics in predicting results of the state, district-by-district research to 2006 Midterm Congressional elections. determine the true dynamics in each “Perhaps Larry Sabato really does have race. Between the start of 2005 and the a crystal ball,” noted representatives of November 2006 elections, the staff for the PEJ. the Crystal Ball produced and published Indeed, it over 50 newsletter installments and would have countless website updates packed with been exceed- analysis relevant to the battles for gov- ingly difficult to ernorships and control of Congress. come any closer Under the guidance of Director Larry to predicting the Sabato, Senior Editor Matt Smyth, and year’s election House Editor David Wasserman, the outcome than Crystal Ball continued to enhance its did the Crystal reputation as a leading handicapper of Ball. The final presidential, congressional, and guber- burchett

pre-election natorial politics, all while keeping its update for con- resources free for students, educators, philip gressional races political junkies, and interested voters hit the nail on alike. Teams of talented and dedicated the head: Sabato student interns contributed hundreds Prof. Larry Sabato and Crystal Ball of hours of research and assistance over offers Crystal Ball predictions during staff at the Center for Politics success- the course of 2006 to help make this Tucker Carlson’s fully predicted the exact Election Night possible. During the fall, five student live broadcast at the U.Va. Democratic gains of 6 seats in the House interns served as Crystal Ball regional Rotunda. and 29 seats in the Senate. The Crystal correspondents, regularly advising staff Ball’s election triumph included cor- on relevant developments within their rect final predictions for each individual coverage areas. Senate race, all but one gubernatorial c o n t i n u e d ■ ■ Be sure to bookmark and visit the website often! The Crystal Ball can be found on the web at: Center for Politics www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball

Staff Larry J. Sabato, Director Reggie Jackson, Assistant ■ ■ The year 2006 also election cycle, the Crystal Ken Stroupe, Chief of Staff, Director of Development marked a period of signifi- Ball site will see enhanced Director of YLI Vanessa Freeman, cant growth and improve- ease of use for all visitors, Michael Baudinet, Corporate and Foundation Relations ment for the Crystal Ball and an increased subscriber Executive Assistant to the Director Matt Smyth, Director of and its resources. In addi- base that now totals well Danelia I. Robinson, Communications tion to more frequent mid- over 20,000. Among other Administrative Assistant to David Wasserman, Deputy term election updates, e- upgrades, the Crystal Ball Chief of Staff Director of Communications mail newsletters issued dur- plans to introduce new Mary D. Brown, Chief Meg Heubeck, YLI Director ing the fall campaign season syndication options and a Financial Officer of Instruction featured new HotRace new graphic design for its Jennifer D. Page, Office Jenny Merrill, YLI Deputy Manager and Fiscal Director of Instruction Readings™ charts to clearly readership as it embarks on Administrator Kristin Durst, YLI Outreach display the Crystal Ball’s rat- comprehensive coverage Daman Irby, Director of Coordinator ings for Senate, House, and of the 2008 battles for the Operations Howard Ernst, Senior gubernatorial races. As we White House, Congress, and Megan Davis, Director of Scholar Programs enter what is sure to be an statehouses. ★ Bruce Larson, Senior Tara Saylor, Director of Scholar exciting 2008 presidential Development

Fall 2006 – Spring 2007 Interns Jim Bailey Melissa McDowell Margot Bolon James Noel Jeremy Branch P.J. Podesta Angela Briggs Logan Pugh Sophia Brumby Meredith Ramsey Katy Cannon Brenan Richards Chandni Challa Michael Rocks Marta Cook Lindsey Ruhf Alex Covington Clare Seekins Lee Crumpler Bayless Sword Julia Duncan Savannah Thompson- Anne Harris Hoffman Sarah Harvey Catherine Tobin Michelle Jamrisko Alexander Wong Erin Levin Brady Zedd

Board of Advisors Mr. Dan Alcorn Mrs. Eva S. Hardy Mr. Frank Atkinson Ms. Betty Massey Mr. Fred Barnes Mr. Richard Norman Mr. Mark Bowles Mr. John Rasmussen The Hon. Kirk Cox The Hon. Ken Stolle The Hon. John Hager

S p r i n g ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ p  Top: Conference attendees gathered at the Jefferson Hotel. Bottom left: Anne Holton, First Lady of As an extension of the Center for Politics Virginia Political History Project, the Bottom right: Mary Sue Center collaborates annually with the Terry, former PBS Community Idea Stations to produce Virginia Attorney documentaries highlighting content and General figures important to the history of the Commonwealth. Central to the mission of the Center is the pursuit to renew civic interest and participation in the electoral Virginia Political History Project process, particularly among our nation’s 2006: Women in Politics youth. Thus, it is fitting that in 2006 we turned our focus to J. Sargeant he 2006 Virginia Political History Paving the Way, discussed the challenges Reynolds, whose legacy is largely TProject on Women in Politics and celebrated the triumphs of former defined by his commitment to engage saw the conference’s largest turnout and present female political leaders. Virginia’s young people in the political to date. Held on July 21, 2006 at the This panel was introduced by Robin process. Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, DeJarnette and moderated by Susan “Sarge Reynolds: A Documentary” the one-day conference, co-sponsored Magill. The panelists included Dr. Deirdre shows Reynolds’ tireless devotion to by the Weldon Cooper Center for Condit, Secretary Vivian Watts, Senator promote racial equality and public Public Service, featured remarks and Yvonne Miller, Senator Eva Scott, former education throughout the state, as well panel discussions by women who have First Lady of Virginia, Senator Edwina as delves into the reasons for his extreme served the Commonwealth in a variety Dalton Phillips, and Eva Teig Hardy. popularity and his ability to communicate of elective and appointive offices. The second panel, titled Toward the to the youth of the tumultuous ’60s. These women shared their experiences Future: Women’s Leadership in Virginia Through interviews with family, friends in politics, and provided insight and Government and Politics, was introduced by and political historians, award-winning encouragement for future generations of Larry Sabato and moderated by Secretary producer/director Mason Mills (“Wilder: female leaders in Virginia. . The panelists discussed An American First”) explores how the The present First Lady of Virginia, present and future trends and challenges death of this former lieutenant governor, Anne Holton, introduced the keynote for women in politics and included who some say was on the fast-track speaker, former Virginia Attorney Secretary Jody Wagner, former First Lady to the presidency, left a void in the General , the only of Virginia Dr. Roxanne Gilmore, Delegate Democratic Party and changed Virginia’s woman to be elected to statewide office Terrie Suit, Delegate Jennifer McClellan, political landscape. in the Commonwealth of Virginia thus and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor far. The first panel, titled Political Pioneers: Leslie Byrne. ★

p  ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ S p r i n g American Democracy Conference

The 2006 Midterm Elections and the 2008 Presidential Election

ith the sweeping results of the beltway insiders and members of the Wmidterm elections still fresh political community was treated to a on the national political scene, an all- full day’s worth of insightful discus- star cast of journalists and political sion focused on both the dramatic operatives from both sides of the aisle Democratic sweep of Congress three assembled in Washington, weeks earlier and the quickly develop- D.C. on November 30, ing free-for-all race for the presidency 2006 for the ninth annual in 2008. American Democracy To the victors go the spoils, and Conference, titled “The Democrats in attendance were able to 2006 Midterm Elections begin the day by listening to an enter- and the 2008 Presidential taining address from one of their favor- Election.” ites. Democratic consultant and former Held at the Ronald Clinton campaign guru James Carville, Reagan Building and this conference’s keynote speaker, pro- generously sponsored vided a lively and engaging introduc- by the Wrinkle in Time tion to the day’s three panels. Carville Foundation, the confer- told attendees of all political persuasions ence drew one of its larg- he believes the nation will witness one The “ReDEMption” panelists discuss est crowds to date and of its most exciting and consequential the “sixth year itch.” was the ninth joint venture between the presidential contests ever in 2008 Center for Politics and The Hotline, the thanks to a lack of an incumbent and National Journal Group’s daily politi- several larger-than-life figures who are cal briefing. The audience of nearly 500 expected to run. Moderated by Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato, the first panel, titled “ReDEMption,” aimed to decon- struct the results of the “sixth year itch” elections of 2006. Weekly Standard Executive Editor Fred Barnes and Slate Chief Political Correspondent John Dickerson offered insights from their coverage of the elections. John Lapp, Executive Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, added his perspective as one of the engineers of his party’s takeover of the House. Federal Election Commission Chairman Michael Toner, who picked apart the role of fundraising and spend- ing in the elections, and Democratic mega-consultant Donna Brazile (the only non-U.Va. graduate of the group), James Carville was the 2006 ADC keynote speaker. rounded out the panel.

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Center for Politics Student Poll Worker Program

Left: Donna Brazil, Democratic consultant Right: Fred Barnes, Executive Editor, Setting sights ahead to the next elec- Weekly Standard tion, The Hotline’s Chuck Todd moderated The Center for Politics received a grant Panel 2, The 2008 Republican Presidential through the Help America Vote Act Contenders. Clearly enlivened by prospects the strategies and goals of the likely (HAVA) in August 2006 to recruit and of an improved election result in 2008, group of Democratic presidential con- train college students to serve as poll the group of featured GOP political testants. The panelists included Anita workers in election precincts in the City consultants and insiders discussed likely Dunn (media consultant for Sen. Evan of Charlottesville and the neighbor- campaign strategies and hurdles of the Bayh), Steve Murphy (media consul- ing County of Albemarle. The Center announced and several other potential tant for Gov. Bill Richardson), Jennifer for Politics recruited students from the Republican presidential challengers. Palmieri (strategist for former Sen. John nearby Piedmont Virginia Community Already jockeying for their horses in Edwards), Jessica Vanden Berg (strate- College and the , the race, David Kenzinger (strategist for gist for retired Gen. Wesley Clark), and and interested students received training Sen. Sam Brownback), Mark McKinnon at-large-Democratic-consultants Doug through the city and county Offices of (media consultant for Sen. John McCain), Sosnik and Jim Jordan. Concerning Voter Registration. Those who success- Jan van Louhizen (pollster for former the pre-primary money chase in 2008, fully completed training were invited Gov. Mitt Romney), joined at-large- Jordan warned: “There’s an opening bid to attend a swearing-in ceremony in GOP-strategists Alex Vogel and Rich somewhere between $20 million and the Dome Room of the University of Galen on the dais. “I think there is an $30 million, but $60 million isn’t twice as Virginia Rotunda. Larry Sabato hosted unusual constellation of candidates and good as $30 million; there are diminish- this event and several public officials primaries this particular year,” remarked ing returns.” attended, including EAC Commissioner McKinnon. “You could have someone If elections are the seminal events in Gracia Hillman, Virginia State Secretary pop in Iowa, someone else pop in New the life of our democracy, then it is alto- of Elections Jean Jensen, and City of Hampshire and someone else pop in gether fitting that an examination and Charlottesville Mayor David Brown. South Carolina.” appraisal of our democracy’s landscape On Election Day 2006, twenty-nine The final panel, The 2008 Democratic take place in conjunction with them. As college students worked through this Presidential Contenders, mirrored the star we count down the months remaining program, and preliminary analysis of quality of the preceding group featur- until the presidential election in 2008, a student survey shows that students ing a spirited lineup of six leading the Center for Politics looks forward to enjoyed participating and plan to work Democratic minds. Moderated by The future programming opportunities such Hotline’s John Mercurio, these politi- as the American Democracy Conference the polls again in the future. cal consultants of the party hoping to dissect the state of American politics to reclaim the White House discussed and its prospects for the future. ★

p  ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ S p r i n g YLI’s Mock Election program Nearly 1 million votes cast as students learn the importance of civic involvemnt

etween October 23 and November My students had never been asked B2, 2006, students from all 50 states to vote before and they felt as if they and the District of Columbia cast nearly 1 million votes in the nations largest, had done something important… student-only online mock election. In they practiced using the most addition to the state-wide races pro- powerful weapon in the defense of vided by YLI, this year’s Mock Election democracy, their vote. offered educators the opportunity to customize their ballots to include local Peggy Lear Bowen races and referendum issues, enabling Middle School Teacher teachers to connect to Reno, Nevada students on the federal, state and local levels, thus making the Mock Election a more authen- to register to vote when they turn 18 tic tool for teaching stu- and vote until the day they die!” dents about voting and In addition to providing support- democracy. ing lesson plans for teachers on topics In this congressio- such as campaign advertising, elections, nal mid-term election debate watching and more, YLI also cre- year, students voted for ated lessons comparing the gubernato- candidates vying for rial candidates for each of the 36 states the offices of Governor, in which that race was held. Senator, and U.S. House The Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Students at Jackson P. Burley of Representatives, depending on their Mock Election program offers K-12 Middle School participate in state. The customization feature was educators nationwide and abroad the the 2006 Mock extremely popular with teachers. Many opportunity to directly engage students Election. expressed their appreciation for being in the excitement of the American elec- able to tailor ballots to toral process. “This year’s mock election reflect issues important was unique in that YLI enabled educa- to their communities, tors to create online ballots that were schools and classrooms. truly relevant to students’ voting experi- Peggy Lear Bowen, a ence while creating excitement in this middle school teacher mid-term election,” said Meg Heubeck, in Reno, Nevada noted YLI Director of Instruction. this about her students’ A detailed listing of national voting experience with the YLI statistics and statewide results can be Mock Election, “My stu- found by accessing the Mock Election dents had never been Results area of the YLI website at www. asked to vote before youthleadership.net. Invite a teacher you and they felt as if they know to join the excitement! ★ had done something important…they practiced using the most powerful weapon in the defense of democracy, their vote. My students plan

S p r i n g ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ p  Awards for Civic Excellence

Center for Politics and Youth Leadership Initiative Announce ACE Awards Civically Active Students to Inspire Excellence in Civics Education The Center is also granting ACE Awards to University students for political and other civic-related internships. These he national Youth Leadership Creating Lesson Plans internships may include assistantships TInitiative (YLI) at the U.Va. Center Established as a way to show apprecia- in the offices of government officials, for Politics has announced an exciting tion for tremendous contributions to work on political campaigns, efforts that opportunity to recognize and extend the the field of civics education, YLI invites promote voter registration and/or voter talents of outstanding civics and govern- all teachers participating in the program turnout, and other political and civic- ment educators across the nation as part to submit instructional materials for related community efforts and outreach. of the Center for Politics’ new Awards for consideration. Open to teachers of all These ACE awards will always be distri- Civics Excellence (ACE). YLI is conducting grade levels, lesson plan submissions buted to ensure balance among politi- a lesson plan contest that will recognize will be accepted through April 30, 2007. cal parties and ideologies. In the fall of YLI educators who have created outstan- Educators may submit materials on 2006, two U.Va. undergraduate students ding instructional materials that promote topics including citizenship, leadership, interned with two local elected officials lifelong civic participation. The awards third parties, foreign policy, balance of — Republican Virginia Delegate Rob Bell, also recognize civically active University power, grassroots organizations, and and Democratic City of Charlottesville of Virginia students, and help to place many more. Councilman David Norris. Each student them in civic-related internships. Entries will be reviewed by a commit- received an ACE award following the Funded by Center for Politics Director, tee and winners will be announced in completion of their internship. Future Dr. Larry J. Sabato, the ACE Awards spring 2007. There will be several awards student internships through the ACE will allow interested educators to per academic level; each receiving an award program will commence in the demonstrate how civics, government honorarium. All winning lesson plans summer and fall of 2007. and the political process can enliven will be posted on YLI’s website (www. Through the ACE Awards, YLI and the the classroom. The Awards for Civics youthleadership.net) for use by other Center for Politics endeavor to inspire Excellence further the Center’s mission to educators. and promote creative experiential effectively connect individuals with their learning in the field of civics and place in a self governing civic society. government. ★

Justice Alito Supreme Court Justice Visits Center

n February 6, 2007, The Center for Politics and U.Va. Professor Larry J. OSabato hosted United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. for a day that included a reception in Pavilion IV, a lecture to Sabato’s Introduction to American Politics class, and dinner with students. Sabato noted how exceptional it was for a sitting Justice to visit an undergraduate class anywhere in the country. Justice Alito recounted a very exhausting confirmation process, and enlightened students to the daily routine of a Supreme Court Justice. Careful not to reveal secrets of the High Court’s proceedings, Alito did note that it was his job as Junior Justice to answer the door during conference sessions if there were an interruption. addison With the confirmation process complete and a more settled routine at the dan court, Alito said that he could once more agree that “Politics is a good thing!”

p  ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ S p r i n g International Youth Democracy Summit

Opens Jamestown 400th Commemoration

n August 2006, the University of with approximately 200 guests, took IVirginia hosted the opening confer- part in an opening ceremony for the ence of the federal Jamestown 400th Summit and Conference series where Commemoration. The International the Honorable Karen P. Hughes, U.S. Youth Democracy Department of State Undersecretary of Summit (IYDS) opened Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, the Conference series, delivered the keynote address. and was made pos- Larry Sabato, Director of the Center sible through the coor- for Politics, opened the following dination of the U.Va. day with a presentation on the 2006 Center for Politics and elections and the importance of civic its partner, Presidential engagement to government. The Classroom. IYDS focused delegates responded with complex on the importance of civic questions such as, “With the polarization engagement for a healthy of the parties, what is the likelihood democracy, specifically of a president being elected that will how service to commu- better unify the country?” and, “Does nity is one of the impor- the electoral college take away power tant legacies of the 1607 settlement at from the individual and discourage Jamestown. The Summit was a resound- participation?” Later in the afternoon ing success, attracting 300 civically active Jeff Looney of the Thomas Jefferson high school student delegates from 42 Foundation addressed the group on Mr. states and 22 nations to the Grounds of Jefferson and his view of leadership as the University of Virginia. well as the role of documentary editors The Jamestown 400th During the Summit, student delegates in preserving history. One student Commemoration Commission’s engaged in informative seminars, cross- inquired, “After proofing and editing fire debates, and caucuses designed many of Thomas Jefferson’s works, International Conference to explore areas of civic participation what do you find are some of his most Series on the Foundations and and engagement. Participants visited distinguishing writing mannerisms?” Future of Democracy is taking Jamestown, Williamsburg, Monticello, Throughout the Summit delegates posed the opportunity of the 400th and the U.S. Capitol, sites important well considered questions, confirming to the foundation and continuation their selection from a very competitive anniversary of the settlement’s of modern democracy. Delegates also applicant pool. The IYDS students were founding to reflect on the past four developed Civic Action Plans that deter- not the only people to benefit from centuries of progress and to explore mined areas of need in their respective the Sabato and Looney presentation: how democracies can survive and schools and communities and how to C-SPAN recorded all sessions and aired lead civic action to address those needs. them to a national audience. flourish in the years ahead. Visit Soon after the delegates arrived at Delegates also had the opportunity to www.JamestownJourney.org for the University they received a tour of gather in the University Amphitheater information on series events. Central Grounds. Dan Roberts, well- to view and take part in an energetic known for his “A Moment in Time” radio performance by Red Crooked Sky, an broadcast, then gave a presentation on American Indian dance troupe made up the historical significance of Jamestown. of individuals representing numerous Later that evening, the delegates, along tribes from across the country. Following

S p r i n g ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ p  Left, Frederick Douglass IV and B. J. Douglass inspire Summit delegates as they re-enact the lives and struggles of aboli- tionist Frederick Douglass and wife Anna Vietnam War memorials. Delegates also of Jamestown to the founding of the Murray Douglass. Right, Chief Thomas toured the U.S. Capitol where former American nation and the beginning of Lewis of the Meherrin Indian Tribe leads a Snake Dance for 150 Summit delegates. Oklahoma U.S. Representative Mickey modern democracy. One delegate stated, Edwards led the students in a seminar “I’ve wanted to do a service project at the performance, Karenne Wood, Chair conducted on the floor of the U.S. House my school, and the Summit gave me of the Virginia Council on Indians, lec- of Representatives. step-by-step instructions on how to tured and answered questions on the The delegates returned to their get started.”Nigerian A fellow teacher delegate Mrs. said Onwudiwe that instructs her students using YLI’s Virginia Indian experience. home communities with a greater her interest inDemocracy Jamestown Corps was piqued, program. On the delegates’ final night on understanding of the necessity of civic and she wanted to learn more. Another Grounds, Frederick Douglass IV and his engagement for a healthy democracy, stated, “I’ve had a jaded view of our wife B.J. Douglass gave a dramatic reen- now equipped with tools to improve government, but I now see that it and actment of the lives of the original Mr. civic engagement in their own our democracy have important ideals. and Mrs. Frederick Douglass. The follow- communities. Furthermore, they have a My generation needs to take part and ing morning the IYDS moved back to stronger awareness of the importance make it work the way it should.” ★ Washington, D.C., where students toured the Lincoln, Jefferson, Korean and

Civic Instruction Abroad After discovering YLI’s programs on the internet, Mrs. Onwudiwe, a classroom teacher in southern Nigeria, requested a copy of YLI’s service learning pilot, Democracy Corps. Despite YLI’s focus on American Civics and government, Mrs. Onwudiwe has been using the resources to educate her students about how they can become active and informed citizens. She writes, “[Democracy Corps] gives the student[s] the opportunity to be involved in their community…as well as… government meeting[s]. By so doing they will be able to know their civic responsibility” as well as the role of the government’s responsibility in democracy. Since first requesting YLI’s Democracy Corps, Ms. Onwudiwe has also used many of YLI’s other resources. When the pilot phase is complete, YLI plans to launch Democracy Corps as a nationwide resource.

p  ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ S p r i n g All Star Lineup Left: Geraldine Ferraro, first female Vice Presidential candidate speaks at U.Va. Middle and Right: Jennifer Dunn, congresswoman from Washington state and Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher of California participate during the Center’s Symposium on Women and Politics held at UC Berkeley in July.

possible U.S. presidential contenders. The April 30 issue of Parade Magazine included an article about the White House proj- National Symposium Series ect’s 8 for ‘08 campaign that featured an online adult poll, as well as the youth Women and Politics eginning in the spring of 2006, poll hosted by the Center for Politics’ Bthe Center for Politics hosted its Youth Leadership Initiative. Candace National Symposium Series (NSS), with McAdams, Director of Marketing and this year’s focus upon Women and Communications for the White House Politics. Expanding on previous sympo- Project noted that this vote can provide sia, the 2006 NSS featured partnerships some valuable clues as to the pulse of with other leading national civic edu- the nation regarding women leaders over cation organizations, as well as major the next several years. events on the East and West coasts. The The second event in the 2006 NSS, almost year-long series was comprised of What Women Really Want, was an April components designed to explore the role discussion by authors and pollsters that women have played in the political Kellyanne Conway and Celinda Lake process, while also inspiring a new gen- on the roles and opinions of and about eration of women leaders. women in contemporary American soci- Women and the Presidency: 8 for ’08, a ety, as examined by their book What panel discussion held at U.Va. and co- Women Really Want: How American Women sponsored by the White House Project, Are Quietly Erasing Political, Racial, Class, and kicked off the 2006 NSS in February. Religious Lines to Change the Way We Live. Panelists included Dee Dee Myers and Women comprise a majority of voters, Marie Wilson. The White House Project college students, first-time homebuyers, and the Center for Politics also con- and make up more than 80 percent of all ducted a national poll measuring public consumer purchases. support for several prominent women as The Center for Politics partnered with

S p r i n g ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ p 1 0 the Institute of Governmental Studies at In Bookstores Now the University of California at Berkeley for a two-day conference in Berkeley, California titled Women in Politics: Seeking Health Care Half Truths: Too Many Myths, Not Office and Making Policy. Distinguished Enough Reality practitioners and leading academics from Arthur Garson, Jr., MD and Carolyn L. Engelhard around the country explored the status Through the of women in the worlds of politics and re you fed up with exciting new public policy in this June 2006 event. Ahearing that the The conference brought elected officials, American Political American health care “system” political consultants and researchers Challenges series is broken? Well, being from across the country together to dis- exasperated about it doesn’t cuss the changing roles of women in with Rowman and change the reality! The system politics, and materials from the confer- Littlefield publishers, is terminal: your bills that ence were published on the Center for Larry J. Sabato cannot be understood — or Politics website (www.centerforpolitics. paid; your 8-minute doctor and the Center org) following the event. visit, with the chronic referrals; A public lecture by Geraldine Ferraro, for Politics tap your own child who was just to-date the only female major-party leading political laid off, and whose family nominee for Vice President of the has no health insurance. These are all symptoms of authors to present United States, highlighted the 2006 NSS a dire situation. Our health care system should not in September. Ferraro was introduced cogent diagnoses be fixed by those in smoked-filled backrooms or the by Mary Sue Terry, the first and only and prescriptions boardrooms of insurance conglomerates. Each of us, in woman to have been elected to statewide our own way, must be inspired to work on it — whether for improving office in the Commonwealth of Virginia. directly as practitioners or indirectly as voters — or our Ferraro spoke about her own experiences both politics and healthcare system, and by extension, our own health as a woman in politics, and what young government. The will continue to deteriorate. people today can do to become involved Health Care Half Truths diagnoses the health care crisis, books are short, to in the process. “We have to keep remind- addresses and debunks 20 commonly held perceptions, ing them what it was like before, so they the point, and easy and delivers a system that meets the needs of patients, recognize that the only way they are to understand (if physicians, and politicians. going to make it better for the future difficult to implement — for their future and their children’s future — is by becoming involved politi- against the political The Sixth Year Itch: The Rise and Fall of the George cally,” Ferraro said. grain). They take W. Bush Presidency For the Women and Politics Political Larry J. Sabato a stand and show Leadership Training, the Center for Politics partnered with Harvard’s John how to overcome he Sixth Year Itch contains F. Kennedy School of Government obstacles to change Toriginal chapters by Sabato, for a two-day workshop in Boston, as well as contributed chapter and allow readers to Massachusetts. Governor Jeanne by prominent journalists and Shaheen, the first female governor grasp the breadth of scholars who are on the political of New Hampshire and Director of the challenges that frontlines. Each essay offers Harvard’s Institute of Politics, kicked face our political trenchant commentary, insider off the event. Twenty women in under- perspectives and unique insight graduate and graduate programs from system. into the campaigns, the issues, the University of Virginia were selected and the strategies of parties and by the Center for Politics to participate candidates of the 2006 Midterm in the training activities led by various Congressional elections and its implications not only female academics and leaders in politics for the remainder of the Bush presidency, but for his and policy. ★ 2008 successor as well.

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S p r i n g ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ p 1 2 The Leadership List

The Center for Politics relies on the support of U.Va. graduates, friends, The Community Foundation corporations, foundations, and organizations to provide excellent The Dutko Group, Inc. programming and research. We would like to express our gratitude The Foundation for Enhancing Communities to the following individuals and organizations that have made our The Grace Jones Richardson Trust programs excel. The Leadership List includes donors to the Center for The Greene Company The Herb Block Foundation Politics who have made particularly generous contributions from the The National Journal Group, Inc. inception of the Center through December 31, 2006. The Norfolk Foundation The Praxis Foundation $1,000,000 and above Richard S. Reynolds Foundation James B. & Bruce R. Murray The Richard Norman Company Dr. Larry J. Sabato Norfolk Southern Foundation Foundation The State Affairs Company Mr. David A. Salem Mr. G. Gilmer Minor, III and Mrs. The State Legislative Leaders Foundation $500,000 - $999,999 Charlotte M. Minor The Vectre Corporation Ms. Eleanor Shannon Anonymous Morison-Know Holden Melendez & Thomas Advisors, Inc. Mrs. Anna B. Thompson* Mr. Richard L. Sharp and Mrs. Sherry Prough, LLP Tidewater Research Foundation Sharp Mr. Paul H. Saunders and Mrs. Victoria TimPAC $250,000 - $499,999 The Praxis Foundation Tissue News B. Saunders Anonymous Troutman Sanders LLP Mr. Willy Willow SunTrust Foundation, MidAtlantic Trust of E. Stuart James Grant Commonwealth Foundations Wrinkle in Time Foundation, Inc. UPS Foundation Tullis Educational Foundation Mr. William H. Goodwin, Jr. and Mrs. $25,000 - $49,999 Verizon Foundation Ukrop Foundation Alice T. Goodwin Ukrop’s Super Markets, Inc. Altria Corporate Services, Inc. Mr. John O. Wynne and Mrs. Susan Mr. Bruce C. Gottwald and Mrs. Nancy S. Wynne United Way of King County H. Gottwald Claude R. Lambe Foundation United Way of the National Capital CSX Corporation $10,000 - $14,999 Universal Leaf Foundation $100,000 - $249,999 Mr. William H. Fishback, Jr. and Mrs. Bell Atlantic Universal Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc. Anonymous Sara Fishback Mr. J. Stewart Bryan, III and Mrs. Lissy University of Virginia Alumni Association The Honorable Harry F. Byrd, Jr. University of Virginia Foundation Estate of Donald C. Flood Bryan U.Va. McIntire School of Commerce CIRCLE: The Center for Information Franklin L. Haney Company Ms. Patricia Daniels Cornwell & Research on Civic Learning & U.Va. Richmond Chapter Alumni Club Engagement John McLaughlin & Associates, Inc. General Motors Corporation UPS Foundation The Community Foundation Mr. John P. Jones and Mrs. Sandra Mrs. Katherine B. Godwin US Airways Group, Inc. Jones UST Public Affairs, Inc. Dominion Mrs. Teresa T. Gregson and Mr. Jeff S. UST, Inc. Mr. Andrew B. Kingston and Ms. Gregson Mr. John A. Griffin and Mrs. Amy Patricia Marie Petersen VA Cable Telecommunications Association Mitchell Griffin Mr. J. Robert Harris and Mrs. Patricia Ms. Sarah Kraine Marquigny S. Harris Vantage Point Consulting, L.L.C. John and Amy Griffin Foundation Verizon Foundation McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC Mr. John T. Hazel, Jr. and Mrs. Anne Virginia Beach Foundation Mr. Robert V. Hatcher, Jr. and Mrs. Merill Hazel Jennifer D. Hatcher Mr. Michael S. Miller and Mrs. Nancy Virginia Education Association Richards Miller Mr. William A. Hazel and Mrs. Eleanor Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Assocation Trust of E. Stuart James Grant Ms. Sonja Hoel Perkins C. Hazel Virginia Review $50,000 - $99,999 Mr. Joshua B. Rales Mortgage Bankers Association of Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute, Inc. America Virginia State AFL - CIO California Teachers Association RFI Foundation, Inc. Norfolk Southern Railway Company Virginia Tech Services, Inc. Ms. Andrea B. Currier The Herb Block Foundation Virginia Waste Industries Association Mr. Joshua P. Darden, Jr. and Mrs. Oracle Corporation Virginians for Jerry Kilgore PAC Mr. Robert S. Ukrop and Mrs. Jayne Elizabeth D. Darden Ukrop Mr. E. C. Robins, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Warner-Lambert Company Ellen Robins Mr. William Heywood Fralin, Sr. and UST, Inc. Washington Gas Light Company Mrs. Cynthia K. Fralin Mr. Ralph D. Rocks* Washington Group International, Inc. West Group Properties, LLC Smithfield Foods, Inc. Waste Management, Inc. Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust West Group Properties LLC Markel Corporation $15,000 - $24,999 The Dutko Group, Inc. Western Mass. Office Ms. Annegret Massey Mr. Daniel S. Alcorn and Ms. Kathryn The State Legislative Leaders A. MacLane Wiley, Rein & Fielding LLP Mr. Ivor Massey, Jr. Foundation Williams Mullen PC Capital One Services, Inc. The United States Election Assistance Wrinkle in Time Foundation, Inc. Mr. James B. Murray, Jr. and Ms. Bruce Randolph Murray Hunton & Williams Commission Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Vantage Point Consulting, LLC * Deceased p 1 3 ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ S p r i n g The 2006 Honor Roll

Thank you to all donors in the 2006 Fiscal Year (June 1, 2005 - July 30, 2006).

$500,000 and above J. Brady Lum ’89 and Jill Morehouse Lum ’89 J. Christopher Lynch ’84 and Barbara K. Lockridge founders society, dome level Nancy Richards Miller ’75 and Anna Szaz Lynch ’84 Michael P. Lynn ’71 and Anonymous Michael S. Miller ’74, ’77 Evelyn Marshall ’69 and Virgil H. Marshall Barbara Golden Lynn ’74 Larry J. Sabato ’74❖ Thurston R. Moore ’68, ’74 and Markus H. Meier ’82 Margaret A. Maloney ’02❖ and Daniel Maloney Corell L. Moore National Group Protection, Inc. Richard D. Marks ’66 and Cheryl L. Marks $200,000 - $499,999 Morison-Knox Holden Melendez & Prough LLP Noland Memorial Foundation Michael D. McCurry and Debra McCurry founders society, dome level Lewis F. Payne, Jr. ’73 and Susan K. Payne Joseph C. Palumbo ’52 and George N. McMath ’54 and Emma McMath Jamestown 400th Commemoration The Grace Jones Richardson Trust Sandra C. Palumbo Commission Lloyd F. Miller ’44 and Ruth E. Miller Boyd C. Tinsley ’86 and Emily S. Tinsley Mary Beth Rennick Elizabeth C. Millett $50,000 - $199,999 S. Prewitt Semmes, Jr. ’50✳ and $1,000 - $2,499 Calvert Saunders Moore ’90 and founders society, dome level Virginia Semmes George B. Moore Ann Pendleton Alexander Anonymous Prewitt & Valerie D. Semmes Foundation James K. Murray, Jr. and Sandra High Murray Allen, Allen, Allen, & Allen Richard L. Sharp ’69 and Sherry Sharp Stephen K. White ’70✳ and Patricia H. White Lloyd U. Noland, III ’66 and Helen Noland W. Coleman Allen, Jr. ’79 and Anne A. Allen The Community Foundation U. Va. Club of Washington Steven M. Pesner ’67 and Michele Pensner Ronald W. Crouch ’78 and Shana Crouch $25,000 - $49,999 $250 - $499 Gregory Franklin Polk ’98 and Lawrence S. Eiben ’94 and Virginia Long Eiben Anne Holland Polk founders society, dome level Nancy Lewis Alvarez ’79 and Jonathan S. Finger ’82 and Karen Finger Jeffrey L. Reider ’74 and Charles F. Otis Altria Michael U. Alvarez ’77, ’80 Paul D. Fraim ’73 and Elizabeth Peer Fraim Patrick R. Riccards ’95 and Andrea B. Currier Wyatt G. Andrews ’74 and William Heywood Fralin, Sr. ’62 and Jennifer L. Riccards Robert V. Hatcher, Jr. ’53 and Amy Koenig Andrews Cynthia Fralin John Ritchie, Jr. ’54 and Virginia H. Ritchie Jennifer D. Hatcher John J. Austin ’61 and Ann H. Austin Kevin J. Gates ’94 John L. Ross and Jill W. Ross Wrinkle in Time Foundation, Inc. Jessica Barrows Beebe ’91 and Richard J. Gates ’94 and Benjamin R. Sachs ’06❖ Anne Schwartzman Gates ’94 Andrew Beebe $15,000 - $24,999 Jeffrey Bergner Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Richard S. Gordon ’82 and Laurie Gordon ❖ founders society, colonnade level Steven V. Betz ’98 and Cheri Betz Joshua J. Scott ’00 and Claude R. Lambe Foundation Elmon Gray and Pamela B. Gray Mark T. Bowles and Kathy M. Bowles Anne Iverson Vest Scott ’00, ’03 Jeffrey H. Gumenick Frank A. Shea, III ’72 and Barbara K. Shea $10,000 - $14,999 Robert G. Byron ’73, ’76 and William A. Hazel and Eleanor C. Hazel The Coca-Cola Company founders society, colonnade level Cheryl Thompson Byron ’77 Thomas H. Kennedy, Jr. ’78 Tullis Educational Foundation Commonwealth Foundation J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Vincent F. Callahan, Jr. and Yvonne Callahan William H. Goodwin, Jr. ’66 and Jason P. Conti ’99 Eli W. Tullis ’51 and Deborah Tullis John G. Macfarlane, III ’79 and Robert J. Wade and Barbara B. Wade Alice T. Goodwin Dudley W. Macfarlane Walter W. Craigie, Jr. Robert W. Weiler ’86 and Melissa V. Weiler Joshua B. Rales ’79 Norfolk Southern Railway Company Devon Cushman Nicholas Wilson, III RFI Foundation, Inc. Sonja Hoel Perkins ’88 Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The United States Election Assistance ✳ Fork Union Military Academy Clifton A. Woodrum III ’64 and R.K. Ramazani ’54 and Emily A. Woodrum Commission Nesta Shahrokh Ramazani ’89 William C. Foutz $5,000 - $9,999 Franklin D. Robertson ’67 James G. Giuseppe ’82 $100 - $249 founders society, serpentine level Six R Realty Robert W. Goodlatte and Maryellen F. Goodlatte Anonymous ✳ Daniel S. Alcorn ’77, ’80 and James Scanlon Norman A. Graebner and Mary Graebner ’44 Mark C. Allen ’84, ’88 and Kathryn A. MacLane C. Norman Stallings, Jr. ’71 and Jessica S. Graney ’75 and Kristen Sheehan Allen ’90 J. Stewart Bryan, III ’60 and Lissy Bryan Lauren C. Stallings Patrick C. Graney, III ’75, ’81 Virginia Cummings Amiss ’46 and L. Preston Bryant, Jr. TFS Capital Langdon B. Greenhalgh ’97 Lester R. Amiss ’50 ❖ ❖ Joshua P. Darden, Jr. ’58 and Ukrop’s Super Markets, Inc. Michael L. Greenwald ’01 Stephen N. Ander ’05 Elizabeth D. Darden The Vectre Corporation Alexander Hamilton, IV ’56 and Betsy Hamilton Christopher M. Barbuto ’90 Teresa T. Gregson and Jeff S. Gregson Mark R. Warner and Lisa D. Collis ’77 Andrew D. Hart, Jr. ’51 and William M. Barnett ’96 and Lisa Barnett G. Gilmer Minor, III ’66 and Charlotte M. Minor Hays T. Watkins and Betty Jean Wright Watkins Margaret Hager Hart Meredith S. Barrett ’95 and Kevin W. Emerson John J. Rasmussen ’95 and Krittika Onsanit Paul P. Wisman ’48, ’50 and Carolyn Wisman Randall W. Hatcher and Marilee Hatcher Irving M. Blank and Rhona M. Blank William S. Hitchcock ’91 and Jonathan T. Blank ’92, ’95 and Paul H. Saunders ’77 and Victoria B. Saunders $500 - $999 S. Buford Scott ’55 and Susan Bailey Scott Catherine E. Hitchcock Susan Kuhn Blank ’95 Francis B. Atkinson ’82 and Diane T. Atkinson Susan B. and S. Buford Scott Trust Roger A. Hofford ’76, ’80 and William F. Blue, Jr. ’81, ’86 and Betsy N. Blue Frank Batten, Sr. ’50 and Jane Parke Batten Cynthia M. Hofford SunTrust Foundation, MidAtlantic David V. Body Roy E. Bertolatus ’74 and Lynette Gaido Douglas W. Hopkins Verizon Foundation Raymond E. Brann, Jr. and Geraldine Brann Joseph C. Blanton, Jr. ’80 and Felecia Blanton Ivor Foundation Vantage Point Consulting, LLC Eugene A. Bratek ’67 and Rose Marie Bratek Harry F. Byrd, Jr. ’35 Joseph L. Jennings III ’85 and Irving H. Brownfield and $2,500 - $4,999 Charles H. Edwards, II ’69 and Mary Edwards Michelle W. Jennings Jacqueline Sweetwood Brownfield ’51 founders society, pavilion level Thomas Beverley Evans, Jr. ’53, ’56 and Neil E. Kohler ’86 and Louise Kohler Henry L. Burton and Trish Chambers and Dunbar N. Chambers, Jr. Mary Page Evans Jeffrey A. Kramer ’81 and Maxine Craddock Burton ’52, ’75, ’79 Dominion Foundation for the Carolinas Diane Frye Kramer ’80 Sara J. Butcher and Andrew J. Butcher Thomas Francis Farrell, II ’77, ’79 and Michael P. Grady ’98, ’02 Bruce A. Larson ’98❖ and Alice E. Carter ’93 Gilbert E. Butler, Jr. and Margaret D.M. Butler Anne Garland Farrell ’77 John H. Hager and Maggie Hager Jerris Leonard and Mariellen M. Leonard Bruce H. Cabell ’71 and Terri P. Cabell Albert M. Groh II ’66✳ and Anne S. Groh J. Robert Harris and Patricia S. Harris Douglass W. List ’77 Frederick H. Campbell Hunton & Williams W. Daniel Hicks, Jr. ’81 and Robert H. Lockridge✳ and Melville S. Carico Debra Powers Hicks S p r i n g ■ 2 0 0 7 ■ p 1 4 Jeffrey Charles Carlton L. Kimball Payne III ’82, ’84 and Rebecca Dunlap Glander ’94 and Rosanna L. Bencoach ’81 Henry L. Carter and Judith Carter Leslie M. Payne Michael W. Glander Judith P. Blumberg and Peter S. Blumberg ’66 Salvador A. Casente, Jr. ’85 and Alison Spong David Y. Peyton ’74 and Joy Peyton Laura Steeves Gogal ’85 and Stephen J. Blumberg ’92 and Claire H. Casey and Leo J. Casey Christian Francis Pineno ’90 and David Gogal ’85, ’88 Stephanie L. Collier ’92 Warner O. Chapman ’41, ’50 and Denise Campbell Pineno ’92 Barry A. Greene and Eydie K. Greene Linda M. Broadbent Grace P.K. Chapman Jonathan A. Plucker ’95 and Anthony H. Griffin and Lucy H. Griffin Haskell Creelman Brown III ’95 Marty A. Childress and Sue R. Childress Kathleen Whitman Plucker ’92, ’96 Aaron Michael Grisdale ’05 Huey P. Brown Colby Trexler Clark ’96 and Sabra R. Purtill ’84 Ann R. Hallmark Mary D. Brown❖ Christopher J. Clark Robert A. Rankin ’74 and Judy Rankin Nancy H. Jones ’61 and Kelly E. Campanella ’02 Inis L. Claude, Jr.✳ and Marie S. Claude Bruce L. Reynolds✳ and James W. Jones ’62, ’65 Thomas F. Dowd, Jr. ✳ George M. Cochran ’34, ’36 and Yoke San L. Reynolds Gary D. Kaefer and Virginia Lee Kaefer Kristen M. Durst❖ and Daniel J. Durst Lee S. Cochran Glenn T. Reynolds ’84, ’88 and Jeff Kirk ’94 David W. Eaton and Sharon E. Eaton Sarah Pekkanen Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo Forrest M. Landon and Barbara Landon James W. Eyler ’75 and John Warren Cooke Richard S. Reynolds III and Pamela Reynolds Stanley M. Lefco ’68 and Jane D. Lefco Kel-Ann Sheldon Eyler ’77 James S. Cremins, Sr. ’49 Jill Tietsort Rinehart ’80 A. Jeffrey Lesher ’84 and Amy L. Bess Lesher Margie R. Fisher Alison D. Crews ’45 Joel R. Rubin ’75 and Sara Jo Rubin William M. Little ’77, ’81 and Henry D. Flach ’01 and Pharra Flach Rebecca Robbins Crider ’88, ’91 and Scott A. Sandridge ’85, ’87 Maryrose C. Little Kira Fonteneau Fraser ’98 and Omar Fraser Stephen T. Crider Elliot S. Schewel and Rosel H. Schewel Thomas Preston Lloyd, Jr. ’04❖ Paul O. Given ’87 and Julia Michael Given ’85 ✦ John J. Davies, III Joseph M. Scolnick, Jr. ’61, ’65 Dennis E. Logue, Jr. ’90, ’96, ’01 and B. Hunt Gunter and Mary Scott Gunter ✳ Dennis D. Dorin ’65, ’74 and Charlotte H. Scott Rebecca McGarry Logue ’97, ’00 James A. Henricks and Saundra L. Henricks ✳✦ Jo Ann Cannon Dorin ’64, ’66 Nathan A. Scott, Jr. Don W. Lovett ’71 and Candee G. Lovett Margaret F. Heubeck❖ Thomas M. Dunkenberger, Jr. ’86 and Mary E. William G. Secen ’46 and Helen Secen Angus Macaulay ’71 and Holly H. Macaulay Julia S. Hysom Dunkenberger ’86 ❖ Ben Sellers ’03 Scott M. Matheson and Robyn K. Matheson Daman A. Irby❖ Patricia W. Earle ’46 and George O. Curme, III ✦ Shenandoah Community Foundation Janet J. Michie Reggie G. Jackson ’99❖ Charles J. Fanning, Jr. ’81 and Brian H. Siegel ’91 Thomas M. Neale ’74 and Hunter Wood Jamerson ’05 Melinda L. Haag Barbara Barrett Neale Robert A. Silverman ’77 and Wayne A. Jones ’92 and Brenda Mattivi Jones Robert Fatton, Jr.✳ Patricia Stewart Silverman ’80 David D. Newsom and Jean C. Newsom Madge H. Karickhoff ’68 and John Karickhoff Jeremy FitzGerald ’85 Warren E. Slater ’53 and Renate Slater Matthew S. Norman ’94 and Julie Firestone Kemper ’87 and Bonnie J. Ford✳ Heather Cannova Norman ’94 Elizabeth Roberts Smith ’84 and Alex R. Kemper Martha Tyahla Foster ’77, ’81 and Anthony W. Smith ’87 Daniel J. O’Connor III ’91 Sandra Henning Kulynych ’90, ’91 and David M. Foster ’75, ’81 James R. Smith Mathias J. Paco ’95 Steven Kulynych ’92 Matthew P. Freeman ’82 and H. Gordon Smyth and Mary Smyth Vito A. Perriello, Jr. ’62 and Linda G. Perriello Peter P. Leventis IV ’99 Amanda Freeman John V. Snyder ’82 Brandon Scott Peters ’92 Rebel Matera and James Matera Warren B. French, Jr. ’47 and Patricia T. French Debbie Beecher Spartin ’84 Charles S. Peterson ’86 and Thomas J. McKee, Jr. ’01❖ and Leslie H. Friedman ’61 Charles M. Terry, Jr. ’49 and Johnnie Terry Aurelia B. Peterson Alison M. Cunnane ’02 Joel B. Gardner ’70, ’74 and Gayle Gardner Carol H. Terwilliger and George J. Terwilliger M. Cristina Portuondo ’92 and Scott Marcus Jennifer Lee Merrill ’04❖ and L. Tucker Gibson, Jr. ’68 and University of Virginia McIntire School of Cameron Paige Quinn ’86 Duane G. Merrill, III ’00 Dorothy S. Gibson Commerce Carole Kirkland Ramser ’85, ’89 and Anne P. Michie ’83, ’86 and John I. Michie Harvey A. Goldman ’67, ’71 J. Gordon Valentine ’81 Scott E. Ramser Perry W. Miles, III Michael Goodhart ’92 and Susan Hoppe ’91 E. Michael Vergason ’72, ’76 and Elizabeth C. Rider ’78 and Susan Kay Smith Nesbit ’78 Jennifer Flaherty Goodlatte ’05❖ Allen B. Rider, III ’76, ’83 Victoria Peters Vergason ’84 Jennifer D. Page❖ Mary Lou Grier Michael Paul Roe ’01 Anne Kay Vest and W. Dudley Vest ’67 George J. Peery ’69 and Mary Miller Stair Bradley H. Gunter ’63, ’69 and Rishi A. Roy ’05❖ Gordon P. Washington ’93 and Christopher J. Reese ’86, ’89 and Meredith Strohm Gunter Taunya English Washington Eric A. Schaffer ’76 and Michelle Gray Schaffer Laura L. Reese Gardiner M. Haight ’51, ’54 and Rosalie Haight Peyton E. Weary ’55, ’61 and Janet G. Weary Edward R. Slaughter, Jr. ’59 and Frank L. Reynolds, Jr. and Emily B. Reynolds Douglas E. Hamel ’72, ’76 and Anne L. Slaughter Brad Edward Wilmouth Diana Akers Rhoads ’79 and Steven E. Janet Palmer Hamel ’74, ’78 Bradford Annan Wynne Timothy J. Smith and Cynthia L. Smith Rhoads✳ Joshua S. Harris ’99 Melody Rouzer Spatz ’79 and William V. Spatz Keith W. Rizzardi ’91 and Suzie I. Rizzardi Michael J. Huppe ’90 and Maria E. Huppe $50 - $99 ’79, ’82 Curtis L. Ross ’92 and Pamela J. Ross D. Bailey Izard ’85 and Kerry Izard Kathleen McGinn Almy and Thomas B. Almy John C. Spinrad ’80 and Patricia Ayres Christopher Ryan Christopher S. Johnson ’03 Phyllis P. Ander Jason B. Steinbaum ’88 and Miriam Kleiman Lance S. Sapera ’86 and Michelle L. Sapera Carol Johnston Norman C. Anderson ’50 Kenneth S. Stroupe, Jr. ’03❖ P. Reed Saul❖ Richard H. Lee ’77 and Kathryn M. Lee Richard T. Arndt George Zachary Terwilliger ’03 and Tara Lee Saylor ’06❖ and Ryan R. Saylor ’02 Paul C. Loizeaux and Joan L. Loizeaux Robert G. Babbitt ’77, ’82 and Anne Greenfield Terwilliger ’02 Christopher S. Seeger ’97 and Elizabeth A. Margaret M. Morton ’79 Derek A. Thomas ’00 Leslie M. MacCallum ’89 and Seeger Bruce MacCallum Scott E. Barat ’82 and Dorothy A. Barat Patricia S. Ticer Brian C. Smith ’02 and Anne L. Macdonald Lawrence L. Barroll ’52 and Cynthia S. Upson and Don Upson Margery Hitch Barroll Kristin B. Longhauser ’02 Kate Driscoll Malliarakis Anna Clark Vergos ’04 Matthew V. Smyth ’98❖ Jane S. Manns Koren B. Blair ’78 Gregory P. Vining ’87 Margaret A. Bowlin Ellen M. Stout ’46, ’49 Michael L. Marshall and Tanya C. Marshall Mary Jones Walker ’73 and Charles E. Strikwerda ✳ Mary Frances Fulton Bruce ’50 Kenneth J. Walker ’75 H. Clifton McCleskey and Mary Jo McCleskey Justin A.W. Taft ’98 Kevin B. Burgess ’74 and Deborah S. Burgess Douglas L. Wampler ’76 and Thomas J. Michie, Jr. ’56 and Janet J. Michie Donald R.Teeter, Jr. ’03 Robert H. Burnett, Sr. and Mary Burnett Patricia S. Wampler Bruce M. Milam ’74, ’76 and Wilma Milam David Wasserman ’06❖ Stephen Elias Milo ’86 and Sara Cintron Milo Lisa M. Callaghan ’88 Elizabeth L. Young Weeden ’97 and Haley D. Collums ’69, ’80 Raymond A. Weeden, Jr. ’99 Brenda J. Wells and James S. Wells Robert James Morgan ’51 Andy Wright James F. Nelms and Jo A. Nelms Lorraine M. Cote Zirpoli ’05 Paul D. D’Amato ’86 Cynthia S. Newman ’44 ❖ Denotes current or former Center for Jacqueline Williams Etheridge ’53 and $1 - $49 James A. Norton✳ and Fay Tyler M. Norton Anonymous Politics Faculty, Staff, or Intern James E. Etheridge, Jr. ’51, ’60 ✳ Neilson J. November ❖ Denotes University of Virginia Faculty David T. Flournoy ’91, ’94 Colin C. Allen ’03 and Colleen C. Allen ’02 John T. O’Connell ’79 and Anita D. O’Connell Stuart I. Anderson or Staff Member Gloria Heidi Frank ’82 and Alan S. Frank ✦ Clifton W. Pannell ’62 and Sylvia J. H. Pannell Michael A. Baudinet ’04❖ Deceased

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