VOLUME 46 | ISSUE 4 | SUMMER 2014 WOFFORD TODAY MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT Summer 2014 Volume 46 | Issue 4 Incredible things are wofford.edu/woffordtoday happening at Wofford College.

EDITOR Since the spring issue of Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 Wofford Today, our men’s DESIGNER basketball team traveled to Wisconsin to play in the Michelle Griggs NCAA tournament. Ten of our CONTRIBUTING WRITERS athletics teams received praise Doyle Boggs ’70 from the NCAA through Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 the annual scoreboard of Laura Hendrix Corbin academic achievement. Two recent graduates – David W. Tyrell Jemison ’14 Moore and Anna Le – Annie Mitchell received prestigious Fulbright appointments. Work continued Phillip Stone ’94 on the strategic plan for Wofford’s bright future. Prema and I PHOTOGRAPHERS “officially” became members of the Wofford family following a Mark Olencki ’75 very special inauguration ceremony and campus and community celebration. Most importantly, 360 of our students became Clay Terrell alumni, armed with the education and skills they need to COORDINATOR OF WEB CONTENT positively impact the world. Craig Sudduth ’09 I’m pleased that the incredible things happening at Wofford College now will be told on the pages of this refreshed and rebranded Wofford Today magazine. The magazine style Printed by Martin Printing, Easley, S.C. used by the college since 2002 has been replaced with what we believe will better tell our story through targeted articles, stunning pictures and streamlined design. This update also is reflected online at wofford.edu/woffordtoday, where you will find enhanced online content and the ability to share stories via social media platforms.

Wofford Today (USPS 691-140) is published four times each year Over its next issues, Wofford Today will continue to chronicle by the Office of Marketing and Communications, Wofford College, both the world at Wofford and Wofford in the world, and we will 429 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. 29303-3663, for alumni and have some important stories to tell. friends of the college. Issued quarterly: fall, winter, spring and summer. In our fall issue, we will share highlights of the college’s Periodicals postage is paid at Spartanburg Main Post Office, strategic plan. When implemented, the plan promises to Spartanburg, S.C., with an additional mailing entry at Greenville, S.C. reaffirm our institutional mission by expanding and deepening the academic program; enriching community and inclusiveness; SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: making more of our physical campus; and extending the college’s Alumni Office, Wofford College reach beyond our borders. 429 N. Church St. Spartanburg, S.C. 29303-3663 » [email protected] | 864.597.4200 | fax 864.597.4219 Summiting Tennent Mountain I am excited to have the opportunity to share in this journey by Alexander Bentley ’17 with you, and I look forward to our incredible future. Will Pharr ’14 and Alexander Bentley ’17 are Wofford College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, taking part in the Carolina Mountain Clubs SB6K religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual challenge. The challenge is to summit all 40 Go, Terriers! orientation or any legally protected status. The following persons have mountain peaks of North Carolina that are more than 6,000 feet tall. In this picture Will and Alex been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination are making their way toward the top of Tennent policies: Director of Human Resources, 864.597.4230, or Mountain (elevation 6,040 feet) on the Art Loeb Nayef Assistant Director of Residence Life, 864.597.4066. Trail in Pisgah National Forest. AROUND CAMPUS TABLE of CONTENTS

COBURN RETIRES AS DEAN OF THE LIBRARY, EMERITUS AYERS FACES WOFFORD SHARP- Oakley Coburn retired from the college as SENIOR STUDENT-ATHLETES SHOOTER MCKELVEY IN SHOOTING 26 dean of the library and was given the title HONORED AT BOSSCARS COMPETITION of dean of the library, emeritus, during Lucy Reser ’14 (volleyball) and Jon Boyd On April 23, head football coach Mike the college’s Commencement Exercises. ’14 (football) were among the 75 graduating Ayers and Tommy McKelvey ’16, one of Coburn has been responsible for the Sandor student-athletes honored during a Wofford’s top shooters on the rifle team, Teszler Library since 1984. He also has reception for seniors prior to the Bosscars. squared off in a special shooting exhibition directed cultural events for the college and The Bosscars is a red carpet event that in the Benjamin Johnson Arena. They each was a champion of the arts on campus and imitates the “ESPYS” in which Wofford shot two rounds (10 shots per round) from in the Spartanburg community. On a wider student-athletes are honored in various 33 feet. McKelvey, who holds the college scale Coburn served as a mentor to newly categories for superb athletic achievement. record in rifle, remained the champion at appointed library directors at various the end of the evening. Visit wofford.edu/ colleges and universities in the Southeast. woffordtoday for the full gallery » Read the full story at wofford.edu/ SPARTANBURG HOSTS SOCON TRACK woffordtoday » AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Wofford played host to the 2014 SoCon outdoor Track & Field Championships on April 26-27. The championships marked 4 12 the 90th annual Outdoor Track and Field Championship for the men and the 28th annual championship for the women. INAUGURATION… WOFFORD STYLE Wofford College inaugurates Dr. Nayef H. Samhat HIGH IMPACT FELLOWS 4 Launched by a $200,000 grant awarded as 11th president to Wofford in 2010 by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, the High Impact COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND Fellows program continued this spring. MEN’S SOCCER CELEBRATES SOCON 12 Wofford holds its 160th Commencement The program brings faculty from area CHAMPIONSHIP high schools together with Wofford The Wofford men’s soccer team enjoyed SCHOLARLY PURSUITS WOFFORD DEDICATES SCULPTURE faculty and students to collaborate in reliving the highlights of a Southern OF PANTHERS FOUNDER/OWNER developing classroom-ready materials Conference championship season during 18 Wofford students earn prestigious Princeton, Fulbright JERRY RICHARDSON ’59 that reflect current research in multiple their ring ceremony. The Terriers are and Goldwater recognitions Every summer since 1995, football academic disciplines. looking forward to defending their title fans from all over the country have in the fall. For a complete schedule of CALLED TO SERVE staked their claim on a grassy hill above games, visit woffordterriers.com » Wofford’s football practice fields in the 22 Wood ready to hit the road as senior vice president hopes of seeing stars. To commemorate for development the 20th anniversary of the Carolina Panthers training camp at Wofford, the MAKING AN IMPACT Wofford Board of Trustees honored Jerry Richardson ’59 with the installation of a 26 Jenny Bem Johnson named SCICU professor of the year sculpture of his likeness. The sculpture, created by noted California artist Todd A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL Andrews, stands on the patio of the Harley 30 RELATIONSHIP Room in the Richardson Physical Activities PREMA SAMHAT SWORN IN AS A MANCKE RETURNS TO WOFFORD TO Rob Welborn ’07 offers college prep opportunities Building. The sculpture depicts Richardson UNITED STATES CITIZEN SHOW STUDENTS THE WORLD ready to walk over to Gibbs Stadium to SPARTANBURG AREA ALUMNI for local high school students Having passed her citizenship exam, In the spring, Rudy Mancke ’67 took watch the Terriers in action. The Panthers GATHERING WELCOMES MUCH- Prema Samhat, wife of Wofford President Wofford’s senior environmental studies return to Wofford this summer with an LOVED PROFESSORS Nayef Samhat, was sworn in as a U.S. students on a voyage of natural history OUR BOLD VISION opening day Back to Football celebration Dr. J. R. Gross, professor emeritus of fine citizen on May 2. The Honorable Dennis discovery at the Goodall Environmental 32 The Wofford of the future is closer than you think, and and practice on Saturday, July 26, from arts, and Dr. Vivian Fisher, professor Shedd ’75, a judge on the U.S. Court of Studies Center. “Mancke is a genius of 4-9 p.m. The training camp runs through emeritus of English, enjoyed visiting the college will be ready Appeals, presided over the ceremony. place and like his mentor, John Harrington, Aug. 13 with Panthers Pals kids programs with Wofford alumni, friends, faculty Family (including daughter Jehan, left) advised, showed us how ‘to see a world,’” at each practice and other promotions and and staff at the Spartanburg area alumni CLASS NOTES and Wofford friends came to celebrate says John Lane ’77, professor and the special events. Read the full story at meeting. For information about future with the Samhats. college’s director of the Goodall Center. 34 Alumni updates, Terriers in the News, Treasures from wofford.edu/woffordtoday » gatherings, visit wofford.edu/alumni » the Archives, In Memoriam

2 3 INAUGURATION ...Wofford Style Wofford inaugurates

Dr. Nayef H. Samhat as » Flash mobbed the college’s 11th president Excitement over President Nayef Samhat’s inauguration spilled over during inauguration weekend By Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 events, culminating with a student-led flash mob.

4 5 For Wofford College President Nayef Samhat, the journey to his inauguration as the college’s 11th president has been an unexpected one.

n a moving inaugural address, punctuated by daughters as well as his mentors and the people who strategic rays of sunlight on the misty morning have welcomed him into the Wofford community. event on the lawn of Main Building, Samhat I “My wife, Prema, and daughters, Alia, Jehani and shared his story before telling stories of Wofford’s past and eventually giving the challenge to the entire Leila, have given me a peace of heart and soul, a Wofford community to help write the story of the reason to be and to do, and have given worth to my college’s future. life. Simply by their being, they make me a better person – and like the smart women they are, they are sure to “One does not enter into the academy necessarily to let me know when they think otherwise! become an administrator or provost or president, but because one loves the act and duty to learn and to “I stand here because of the support and mentorship of educate, one loves to engage students in intellectual wonderful colleagues in my career. … In the course of explorations, and to participate in the extraordinary life, one’s path crosses in most unexpected ways with transformation of young lives that define the experience others, individuals whose honest advice, encouragement we teachers – all of us engaged in this enterprise and support can have the most profound impact on whether in the classroom, the residence hall, the fields or your imagination of life’s possibilities. These people, courts of play, the stages or the studios – the experience in particular, did precisely that – believing in me and we teachers all feel and in which we find a deep and offering me the opportunity to imagine a career and abiding personal and professional fulfillment. … professional path that has led me and my family to this day, on this ground and this stage. To all of them “My sisters, Diane and Sharon, and I, are first- I am forever grateful. And so we officially join the generation college graduates, raised by a mother Wofford family. We know that institutions stand not and father who grew up in the Depression-era in as buildings but as stories, stories of the people who Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Canada, and had have shaped a history and informed a future, and I am little opportunity to attend college. But to be sure, in proud and humbled to share in the extraordinary and their lives and words, they have modeled all of those transformative stories of so many before me.” qualities that define a good life; true wisdom, love, family, understanding and the fulfillment derived The stories of Wofford that Samhat shared during from a dedicated work ethic and compassion and his inaugural address included tales of Dr. John empathy for others. Whatever good I have become, I Harrington, Dr. John Q. Hill, Dr. Gus Papadopoulos owe to them.” ’54, Roger Milliken, Dr. Michelle Phillips Hudspeth ’95, Dr. Doug Wood ’90 and Dr. Paige West ’91.

In front of a crowd of students, faculty, staff, alumni, » “… that is what the stories of Wofford College are delegates from other institutions, and members of the Inauguration address Spartanburg community who just wanted to be a part all about. … They are about making a difference in After accepting his charge as president of the college, Dr. Nayef the lives of young people so that they may, too, make a Samhat delivered a moving inaugural address. The Bible used of the celebration, Samhat also thanked his wife and during the inauguration was that of Wofford’s founder, Benjamin difference in the world around them – whether through Wofford. Prema Samhat held the Bible during the installation.

6 7 commerce, law, medicine, teaching, social work, public By the end of the weekend, everyone felt like a service or parenting and friendship. And in so doing, part of the Samhat family, and the Samhats felt all of us, the Wofford family here today present and thoroughly welcomed into the Wofford family. those to follow, will remain true to the trust handed Here were some of the highlights: down by the generations of this great family that preceded us.” 1 Samhat also referenced an essay, “Civilization’s Starter Kit,” from the New York Times by astrophysicist Lewis STUDENT EXPO Dartnell as he challenged others to join Wofford in Students representing various campus groups such as the Student- Athlete Advisory Council, The Space, Bonner Scholars, StarTalk, developing the successful graduates of the future. etc., lined the sidewalk between the Roger Milliken Science Center and the Burwell Building, where the community picnic “And let us be clear on a crucial point and principle. following the inauguration was held. They shared information 1 2 3 For us, as educators and places of higher learning, about their projects with visitors from across the country. whether public or private, large or small, no matter the type of institution, to fulfill our responsibility to nurture this starter kit we must commit to the preservation and 2 defense of the principle of academic, intellectual and MOVING PHOTO BOOTHS creative freedom in all that we do and practice. The Giant Polaroid-type frames floated around the picnic so people classroom, the campus ground, and the individual, could take commemorative photos. #welcomeNayef popped up are the preserves of liberty and human progress if, and on social media feeds for weeks. #welcomePrema also picked up speed. Check out the Wofford Facebook page for more only if, the fetters of those who fear inquiry, debate and #welcomeNayef photos » change are cast aside. We at Wofford, with institutions in our state and nation, will lead in word and deed in the defense of this most high principle. And to this end, 3 I therefore assert that our kind of education, a liberal DOTTIE’S TOFFEE 4 4 arts education, is the highest form of preparation Guests at the presidential reception and dinner left with a for the breadth and depth of learning, the intimacy commemorative package of Dottie’s Toffee, specially made and of pedagogy, and the formation of character and labeled for the occasion by owner Nick Belmont ’02 and his staff. community, all contribute to the capacity to embrace challenge and change without fear or hesitation. … 4 “As we create a vision for Wofford in the coming FLASH MOB, SAM HATS times, how might we as a community of learners fulfill AND THE PARTY OF THE DECADE a responsibility to educate young women and men Wofford students, wearing SAM hats, surprised Wofford who, themselves, are responsible for supporting our President Nayef Samhat with a special gift – a flash mob to civilization? What, in other words, will we contribute Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” It was part of a celebration for the to their ‘Starter Kit?’ Because the world and its change campus community attended by enthusiastic students, faculty, staff and their families. is constituted by an infinite volume of particular acts – of kindness and cruelty, of creation and destruction, of 5 exchange and theft, we are all responsible for nurturing 5 this kit for students today and into the future.” COLLEGIATE DELEGATES In his formal acceptance of the presidency of Wofford Colleges and universities across the country sent delegates who College, Samhat said: “I accept the charge of leading processed in order of their year of founding. Schools also sent elaborate greetings, many of which were displayed in the Great this great institution, founded on the principle of Oaks Hall during the weekend. John Wesley to ‘take care of the rising generation;’ the vision of its first president, William Wightman, to promote ‘broad and liberal views;’ and in the spirit 6 offered by Benjamin Wofford and that resonates and BOSS’S BREW TERRIER ALE resounds to this day and beyond: Intaminatis fulget John Bauknight ’89 and RJ Rockers Brewing Co. repackaged honoribus – shining with untarnished honor.” its Pale Ale as Boss’s Brew Terrier Ale for the presidential inauguration. The “liberal arts libation” was served during the • presidential reception and dinner before the inauguration and at the campus party after the inauguration. 4 6 2

8 9 » Inaugural procession Processing with President Nayef Samhat to the installation ceremony were (left to right) R. Michael James ’73, a member of the Wofford Board of Trustees and chairman of the

presidential search committee, who gave the charge; Laura » Kate Gamble ’14, Wofford Presidential International Scholar, who read a passage from President William Wightman’s Partying through the night remarks at the laying of the cornerstone of Main Building; The campus-wide Inauguration Party, held in the and the Rev. Dr. B. Mike Alexander ’73, a member of the Michael S. Brown Village Center and lawn, featured Wofford Board of Trustees, who gave the benediction. food by Cribbs Kitchen and music by Back 9.

10 11 » The 50 Year Club Members of the Class of 1964 celebrated their 50th college reunion by processing with the Class of 2014 then congratulating them after Commencement.

12 13 Dr. Nayef H. Samhat delivered his first Commencement address since becoming Wofford College’s president at the 160th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, 2014.

egrees were conferred to 362 graduates, three ALGERNON SYDNEY SULLIVAN honorary degrees were presented, and two AWA R DS Dteaching awards were given. Samhat became The college also presented the prestigious Algernon president in July 2013, and his inauguration was held Sydney Sullivan Award to graduating senior Phillip April 25 of this year. Commencement was held in Jervey Roper ’14, a biology major from Greenville, Benjamin Johnson Arena due to the weather. S.C., and Curt McPhail ’96, president of Greenlab Strategies in Spartanburg and project manager of the HONORARY DEGREES Northside Initiative. Dr. Charles Edward (Ed) Coffey ’74, vice president and CEO of Behavioral Health Sciences at Henry MARY MILDRED SULLIVAN AWARDS Ford Health System in Detroit, Mich., received the The student recipient of the Mary Mildred Sullivan honorary doctorate of science degree; the Rev. Susan Award was senior Laura Kate Gamble ’14 from Thurston Henry-Crowe, the general secretary of Summerville, S.C., who is majoring in biology and the United Methodist General Board of Church and Spanish with a concentration in Latin American and Society, received the honorary doctorate of divinity Caribbean Studies. She will graduate in December. degree; and Dr. George D. Kuh, the Chancellor’s The non-student recipient was Paula Black Baker, a Professor of Higher Education Emeritus at Indiana Wofford trustee and a Spartanburg community leader. University-Bloomington and adjunct professor of higher education policy at the University of Illinois, HONOR GRADUATE received the honorary doctorate of humanities degree. The honor graduate – the graduate with the highest GPA (3.99) – was Katherine Lee Kelly ’14 of Blythewood, TEACHING AWA R DS S.C., an English major with a minor in history. She also The Roger Milliken Award for Excellence in the was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa this year. Teaching of Science was presented to Dr. Anne J. Catlla, assistant professor of mathematics, and 50 YEAR CLUB the Philip Covington Award for Excellence in the Members of the Class of 1964 participated in the Teaching of Humanities and Social Sciences went to weekend’s activities, including a class reunion and Dr. Carol Brasington Wilson ’81, associate professor participation in the processional and other events of English and coordinator of academic advising. surrounding Commencement. » Baccalaureate For a gallery of Baccalaureate and Commencement Baccalaureate Saturday provided blue skies and cool photos and biographies of honorary degree and award temperatures for graduates recipients visit wofford.edu/woffordtoday » and their families.

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Martha Tucker Kayla Bethea Carlin Connelly Ty rel l Jem ison Rome, Ga. Lake Mary, Fla. Orangeburg, S.C. North Charleston, S.C. Psychology and Spanish Mathematics and Philosophy French and Finance Humanities In August, Tucker Commissioned as a In October, Connelly Jemison will attend will begin the doctor second lieutenant during will begin a seven- film school in the of physical therapy Commencement weekend, month teaching fall at the Savannah program at Mercer Bethea’s first assignment is assistantship program College of Art and University (Atlanta Fort Sill, Okla., where she in France. She will Design. campus). is stationed with the Air be teaching English Defense Artillery Branch to elementary school of the U.S. Army. students in the Loire Valley.

Going » Lindy Pence Hoover, Ala. Biology, Business minor Pence has accepted an offer to attend medical school and Places graduate school in the combined M.D./ Ph.D. program at the Mayo Clinic in What the future holds Rochester, Minn. for the

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Katherine Kelly

Honor Graduate » Blythewood, S.C.

English, History minor

Shri Selvakumar Kelly is working on » Ridgeland, S.C. the A Bar A Ranch in » Business Economics and Wyoming this summer Kane Sherrill Government, concentration in before interning with Mooresville, N.C. World Politics, Finance minor an environmental Accounting and Finance Chase Timmons After interning over the nonprofit organization in After working with Spartanburg, S.C. summer with a boutique Washington, D.C. During KPMG in Greenville, Biology investment bank in her internship, she will be S.C., during the summer, Timmons is attending Charlotte, N.C., Selvakumar studying for the LSAT and Sherrill will begin a dental school at the has accepted a position applying to law schools. She master of accountancy Medical University with Deutsche Bank in eventually plans to practice program on the way to of South Carolina in Manhattan. environmental law. earning his CPA degree. Charleston.

16 17 Wofford graduates receive prestigious Princeton and Fulbright appointments, and a student-athlete earns a Goldwater Scholarship.

reyson Mann ’14 (left) spent four years Middlebury language program. “It was an amazing looking forward to walking across the experience that pushed my academic abilities to their Gstage at Wofford’s recent graduation – “the limit,” Mann says. “However, I began to immerse single most important weekend in a college student’s myself and study so much that I actually neglected career” – but he missed it. my own health. If it wasn’t for the care of a Wofford friend’s father, who was a native of Beijing, I might He doesn’t regret it, though. Instead, the Chinese and not have recovered so quickly and continued to government major from Laurel, Md., was attending a achieve all that I did.” mandatory orientation session for his next big thing – a two-year teaching fellowship with Princeton in The experience demonstrated the sort of kindness Asia (PiA), a Princeton University-affiliated program Mann says he’s experienced in China and was part aimed at promoting the free interchange of the best of the reason he always will be passionate about ideals of the civilizations of both East and West. improving Chinese and U.S. relations, one person at a time. “I had to tell myself I’ve already given up so much for my dreams, I just can’t stop now,” Mann says. “I don’t think I ever had just one moment when I realized that the Princeton in Asia program was He immersed himself into his studies – especially an ideal opportunity for me to pursue,” he explains. Chinese language and culture – while at Wofford “It honestly just always felt right, and the natural and wants to continue that focus. progression of my studies.” “All four years of college have led to this appointment,” Mann says PiA looks for “passionate and adventurous he says. “Whether it was my Chinese language and candidates” for its fellowships, and he believes his government studies, or my extracurricular activities passion for influencing personal health and wellness here at Wofford, I always focused on fostering greater issues in China was among the reasons he was understanding for international issues.” selected. Mann got his first taste of Asia when, after graduating “Throughout my travels in China I have been shown from Fork Union Military Academy, he and his best immeasurable courtesy, which has made my travels friend took a summer trip to Shanghai, where he will smoother and arguably even saved my life once or be going with PiA. “He introduced me to Chinese twice,” he says. “These experiences also have helped culture and helped spark the passion I have had me gain a greater sense of self-understanding, the past four years for learning the language and because I have been forced to break my comfort understanding its culture.” barrier.” Since then, he has remained immersed, including At the end of their initial two-year tenure with PiA, studying abroad in China last spring with the every fellow is eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant,

18 19 with which Mann would like to open a Western- Gutenberg-Universität Mainz and at the Pacific style health center. Northwest National Laboratory. Currently, he is completing an internship in Chicago. Moore will “I have noticed that the physical, mental and attend Rice University following the completion of emotional stress of Chinese students is taking an his Fulbright assignment. extremely negative toll on youth, and even leading to suicide in extreme cases,” he says, adding that he Le, who will go to Vietnam under the program, was envisions a health center with a gym, counseling inducted into Phi Beta Kappa while at Wofford, where and other resources needed to relax and gain both she majored in chemistry and was on the Dean’s List mental and physical stability. every semester. She was the recipient of the Arthur B. and Ida Maie S. Rivers Award at Wofford in 2013, and Mann says he likely will be teaching language arts she studied abroad in Vietnam, Italy and Chile. in both English and Chinese, and perhaps coaching sports while at the YK Poa School in Shanghai. Le spent the past year attending Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, N.C. She plans to “PiA will be an amazing two-year experience attend medical school at Tulane University after her that will help me continue to improve my Chinese Fulbright assignment is completed. language ability and knowledge of the culture,” he says. “The PiA experience also should help me • improve my resume and gain acceptance to a top- tier graduate school for international relations in two years.” BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP He praised Dr. Li Qing Kinnison, associate professor

of Chinese studies; Dr. John Farrenkopf, professor Alissa Williams ’15 of Kentwood, Mich., a student-

» of government; and Dr. William DeMars, professor athlete who runs cross country, indoor track and » outdoor track, was named a Goldwater Scholar by and chair of the department of government, with David Moore ’13 Anna Le ’13 contributing to his “pursuit, success and decision to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence

in Education Foundation. Justin Whitaker ’15, a participate in PiA.” » student-athlete from Alpharetta, Ga., received an • honorable mention. Alissa Williams ’15 and Justin Whitaker ’15 Williams is majoring in biology and computer science with a minor in mathematics and an emphasis FULBRIGHT TEACHING in computational science. She is a member of Beta ASSISTANT PROGRAM Beta Beta, the biology honor society. She also is a 2014 Papadopoulos Scholar, earning her a research David Moore’13 and Anna Le ’13 have known each internship this summer at the European Bioinformatics other for years – they were neighbors who met in the Institute in Cambridge in the United Kingdom. second grade and graduated from Paul M. Dorman High School in Spartanburg, S.C. Williams says that receiving this scholarship “is a culmination of the work and effort of many people, Now, they’ll be neighbors, of sorts, again as they both without whom this would never have been possible. take 2014-15 English Teaching Assistant Program I’m grateful for all of the people who have helped assignments this fall in Asia through the prestigious me get to this point – my summer research mentors, Fulbright U.S. Student Program. my professors, my parents, my teammates and my friends.” Moore, a triple major in chemistry, mathematics and German and a Richardson Scholar, was the college’s Williams also is a member of Wofford’s record- 29th Presidential International Scholar. He will go to setting 4x800 meter relay and distance medley teams South Korea on the Fulbright. in outdoor track. For more on Alissa Williams and Justin Whitaker, visit wofford.edu/woffordtoday » At Wofford, Moore studied abroad in Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Italy and South • Korea. He conducted research in nuclear chemistry during an internship in Germany at the Johannes

20 21 22 23 WISEMAN TO SERVE AS INTERIM PROVOST Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, previously dean of the Center for Innovation and Learning and the Reeves Family Professor of Foreign Languages, has been appointed interim provost, effective July 1. Wiseman has taught French, advised students, chaired the department, led the college’s institutional effectiveness and accreditation initiatives and served “David Wood is the ultimate team player,” says President as a dean – all roles that have allowed him to view the Nayef H. Samhat. “He has filled lots of roles at the college through a variety of windows. college depending on the need at the time. Now we “There aren’t too many people who know all of need his experience in the area of development and the the moving parts,” says Wiseman. “I don’t claim relationships he has cultivated over the years to help to know all of them, but I do know whom to ask. continue Wofford’s upward momentum.” Serving as provost will be a voyage of discovery, and I was much surprised and gratified when President Samhat asked me to serve. I will… as ood came to Wofford in 1997 to serve as vice communicate effectively that Wofford produces. The well as possible.” president and director of athletics, leading college’s new strategic planning process is designed to Wthe college into its first year of Southern identify new initiatives and programs that will continue Wiseman came to Wofford in 1979. He and Conference Division I intercollegiate athletics competition. to strengthen Wofford’s mission and make the college his colleagues in the Department of Modern In 2001, he became senior vice president, and in 2007, dean even more distinctive. Although long-range funding Languages, Literatures and Cultures have helped of the college. He was named provost in 2013. priorities will come out of this plan, Wood says several the college grow into one of the country’s top needs are either ongoing or have pushed their way to undergraduate institutions with a reputation “My approach in every job I’ve been asked to fill at the the top of the list. Those include building participation for successful study abroad programs and the college has been rooted in the same philosophy – that we’re in the Annual Fund, reconstruction of the Greek Row development of global citizens. Now internationally here to serve,” says Wood. “Working at Wofford is a calling.” and significant renovation and expansion of the college’s respected for his expertise in the field, Wiseman In his new role, Wood says he is most looking forward Sandor Teszler Library. has been called to present at national and international conferences. His job as interim to reconnecting with alumni, friends and parents of “Private, higher education is costly, but worth it,” the college. As provost, he says he enjoyed building provost may keep him on campus a bit more, but says Wood. “Wofford can only thrive with the help he looks forward to the new challenge. relationships with students, faculty and staff. Now he and generosity of those who love, care about us and turns outward. understand the importance of what we do.” “I’d say the greatest challenge of this job will be » the reasonable management of expectation and “We have a great story to tell, and we’re telling it to Under Wood’s umbrella as senior vice president of Interim Provost people who already love Wofford,” says Wood. “My focus pace,” says Wiseman. “We have a really ambitious, Dr. Dennis Wiseman at an development are: the offices of Alumni and Parents young and interconnected faculty that wants to international Moodle conference held is on keeping our constituents connected, involved and Programs, Annual Giving (including the Unrestricted on Wofford’s campus. interested in the important work we do at the college.” make the undergraduate experience the best that Annual Fund, Terrier Club and Friends of the Library), it can be for our students, but we can’t do it all Step one on Wood’s agenda will be visiting Wofford Fund Development, Donor Relations, Foundation and today. We’re going to have to work to identify the supporters, and he won’t be alone. According to Wood, Corporate Relations, Gift Planning, and Grant Writing. major thematic learning outcomes that will make the college’s newly inaugurated president will be with That means Wood and his wife, Judy, will be in the center the greatest impact on our community and that we him as much as possible. of Homecoming, Family Weekend and regional alumni can support well over time.” events. They’ll be cheering on the Terriers both at home “Making sure people know what’s going on and engaged and away and will be thanking constituents at volunteer • in the mission of educating the citizen leaders of leadership meetings and events. Wood will be the person tomorrow is first, second and last on the agenda,” says to talk with about establishing endowed scholarships,

Wood. “Ultimately giving and volunteer service to the building corporate partnerships or starting a fundraising college will flow from that involvement.” or participation challenge, and he’s eager for all of it. »

Wood firmly believes that now more than ever before “We have so many people to thank and so many Wofford (Left to right) Pam and Bill Mitchell ’75, our nation needs liberal arts colleges and the types of success stories to share,” says Wood. “I’m ready to get out David and Judy Wood, and Richard and Carol Johnson at the Spartanburg Area global citizens with the ability to think critically and there and get started.” Alumni Oyster Roast.

24 25 26 27 “From the student perspective, it’s an incredibly Dr. Ryan Johnson, whose academic specialty is in valuable experience in dealing with unusual problems auditing. Now they are both members of the Wofford with care and sensitivity,” Johnson says. “Two years faculty and are raising their children on the campus. ago a client came in for help because the IRS had Their annual Halloween Party, where they host notified him that he had not filed a return in 10 years! Wofford students, is one of the highlights of the year He had to bring his status up to date. Our students for majors in their department. often are better at such things than typical volunteers because they have actually completed tax courses and “We strive to be a student-centered department know some of the latest changes. anchored in the liberal arts,” Johnson says. “Ryan and I feel very lucky to be here.” “Beyond that, of course, is the satisfaction we share in “The key is to know every student as a whole person doing good for individuals, families and communities, • such as the college’s neighbors on Spartanburg’s and learn what motivates each individual. It’s Northside.” Johnson says. “It means a lot to us when different every semester,” Johnson says. “That’s one one of last year’s clients comes back and asks how the reason I make it a point to spend as much time as I student who worked with her then is doing.” Jenny and Ryan Johnson, both can with students outside of class, and why I do most student favorites, enjoy working After Johnson had been at Wofford for a year, another together on campus. of my grading and preparation at home at night.” opening in the department attracted her husband, »

hat professional concept aligns well with that “I always loved the idea of preparing the next of the South Carolina Independent Colleges generation of accountants,” she says. She took elective Tand Universities (SCICU) consortium, which courses in teacher education to be prepared, and she since 1953 has supported this kind of teaching on each taught basic accounting as an adjunct professor on of its 20 campuses. different campuses in the Charlotte area. “Teachers who come to our liberal arts institutions When a retirement opened a position in the work one-on-one with students whom they also serve Department of Accounting and Finance at Wofford, as advisers, mentors and friends… they are value- Johnson applied and was chosen. centered, passionate, creative and caring,” says SCICU President and CEO Mike LeFever. “Jenny Johnson quickly became known as a wonderful teacher, campus citizen and colleague,” This year during South Carolina Independent says Lillian Gonzalez ’91, head of the department. Colleges and Universities Week, SCICU honored “She’s extraordinarily dedicated to the idea of finding Johnson as one of 20 winners of an Excellence in connections in accounting and finance to the liberal Teaching Award. The award, which includes a learning experience.” $3,000 professional development stipend, goes to one nominee from each of the state’s independent colleges. For example, Johnson welcomes students from government and history into her courses, not only “The idea of being perceived as making an impact on because of the value of basic accounting skills to almost students is exciting,” Johnson says. “Also, I have great any profession, but also because they help others in the respect for previous winners and to be included in class explore answers to the key background questions. their company is a tremendous honor. “The business model all good students can learn in “It meant a great deal to have my parents travel accounting courses is applicable to personal finance several hundred miles to attend the awards banquet,” and many other aspects of life,” Johnson says. she says. “My father hates to put on a suit as much as anyone I know.” An example of Johnson’s approach is the United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, Johnson attended Appalachian State University where she is a site coordinator at Wofford. For several to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. After years now, Wofford students have prepared almost standing successfully for her C.P.A. credentials, she 300 individual tax returns for low and moderate- worked for eight years in large accounting firms in income visitors from the community at no charge. the Charlotte, N.C. area.

28 29 Rob Welborn ’07 and SC Test Prep helped Patricia Orozco prepare for the SAT. Welborn also helped her narrow her college choices and edit her admission essay. The result… Orozco begins at Wofford in the fall with a full scholarship as a Bonner Scholar. She plans to become a physician and return to Spartanburg to provide health care for the Hispanic community.

elborn tells similar stories about other first- can comfortably afford it — for success in undergraduate generation college students like Orozco whose admission and scholarships. The Spartanburg County Wimproved educational opportunities will change Foundation’s Citizen Scholars program contracted with SC the trajectory of their lives and the lives of their families. “Test Test Prep to do college planning and test preparation classes scores are only good to get students into the school that’s for their high school-aged scholars. The classes were held best for them by helping meet requirements and helping earn on Wofford’s campus. SC Test Prep and The Space in the merit-based scholarships,” says Welborn. “Unfortunately, Mungo Center at Wofford also will partner on internship many students haven’t been taught how to demonstrate what opportunities beginning in the fall. they’re capable of doing on these standardized tests.” “Because we’re a start-up, we can offer a Wofford student a Welborn, communications director and educational variety of experiences,” says Welborn. “They’ll be wearing consultant for SC Test Prep, and Executive Director Derrick lots of hats and learning on the job how to do their job. Their Smith aren’t just teaching students “tricks” to help them liberal arts background will be a huge asset.” boost their test scores. “The SAT and ACT remind me of In addition, Welborn is working with Wofford to offer logic games I played in my elementary school gifted and service-learning opportunities for Wofford students to talented program. They reward critical thinking. That’s work with SC Test Prep to provide additional tutoring and what we do at SC Test Prep; we teach students how to mentoring to local middle and high school students. demonstrate their critical thinking skills within the limited application of standardized tests,” says Welborn. Welborn majored in religion with a minor in philosophy at Wofford. He then earned a master of theological studies In addition, SC Test Prep helps students navigate the college from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. admission and financial aid process as well as develop a His thesis was on the role of religious communities in strong transcript and extracurricular resume. They are not improving higher education opportunities for youth. the only group out there offering these services, but SC Test Welborn has worked in college admission for Wofford, Prep is different because of its nonprofit status. Emory and Georgia State University. He is an associate According to Welborn, whether real or perceived, the racial member of the Independent Educational Consultants or socio-economic bias in standardized testing has become Association, as well as a member of the National and increasingly problematic with recent studies showing that Southern Associations for College Admission Counseling. only 5 percent of African-American test-takers met the ACT He brings a liberal arts education, his experience in benchmark in all four subject areas. admissions, and a passion for helping others to every class and every student he teaches and counsels. “How must it feel to be a high school student, particularly a minority student, to hear this news and to know, before you Orozco says raising her SAT score was the first step ever submit an application, that you are statistically unlikely toward college and eventually medical school. “My scores to be considered prepared for college or even capable of went up more than 100 points,” she says. “My parents are earning a score necessary for admission?” says Welborn. extremely proud of me. They see in me what they weren’t able to do. Going to Wofford is a great accomplishment for SC Test Prep exists to prepare South Carolina’s diverse me and my family.” students, families and schools — not just the ones who

30 31 The Wofford of the future is closer than you think. And the college will be ready.

ast spring, members of the Wofford community A dynamic open forum was held on campus in March, began a journey to prepare the college for its giving everyone at the college another opportunity to Lsuccessful future. Since that time, hundreds of hear updates from each working group and share in individuals, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, idea formation. The working groups submitted their parents, friends and members of the Board of Trustees, final recommendations in mid-April, followed by have given input in the strategic planning process in four another on-campus open forum to give the Wofford specific areas: the college’s 21st century learning agenda, community an opportunity for review, discussion and leadership development, strengthening the campus and inclusion. community, and expanding Wofford’s scope. Over the summer, the overall plan will be drafted, The plan promises to be aspirational, visionary, bold reviewed with the Board of Trustees, and vetted on and characteristically Wofford. Recommendations campus in the fall. The final plan will be submitted to will be made that expand and deepen the college’s the board for approval in October. academic program, connect professional development for students to the liberal arts core, enrich community STRATEGIC PLAN and inclusiveness, increase internal communication and WORKING GROUPS transparency, make more of Wofford’s physical campus and expand the college’s reach. Group 1: 21st Century Learning Agenda The Charge: Explore and recommend the scope of The journey began with a series of listening sessions the liberal arts mission that positions Wofford as a with more than 160 members of the student body, leading 21st century liberal arts college. faculty and staff. These sessions were designed to help the college learn more about the qualities and practices Group 2: Developing Leaders for the 21st Century that make Wofford great, define features to make the The Charge: Recommend the shape of a residential college more powerful and discover new investments to life program that positions Wofford as a leading 21st help the college achieve its highest aspirations. Similar century liberal arts college. listening sessions were conducted with members of Group 3: Strengthening Campus and Community the Board of Trustees, Alumni Executive Council and The Charge: Recommend ways to strengthen the Parents’ Advisory Council. campus and community including collaboration/ interaction across campus, internal communication, Following the listening sessions, an independent higher transparency and governance, pluralism of all kinds education consultant analyzed the feedback and worked including diversity and inclusiveness, and globalism with Wofford President Nayef Samhat and the board and its capacity to enrich the campus culture. to create the focus for each of the four working groups. Over the course of many months, the working groups Group 4: Expanding Wofford’s Scope pursued their charges, including forming subgroups to The Charge: Recommend ways to expand the explore questions, holding meetings to discuss topics college’s scope, incorporating the global dimension in depth, consulting with colleagues and experts across with study abroad, local and regional collaboration campus, gathering information from peer institutions and partnerships, branding and marketing, and and developing promising ideas. recruitment, admissions, financial aid and enrollment.

32 33 1977 Department from 2006-2011, is launching a new South Carolina-based private equity ’77Bill Comer was the speaker during firm. Southland Capital Partners, based in CLASS NOTES University of South Carolina Union’s Columbia, will fill the state’s need to help spring commencement. A CPA and fellow Have a life update to share? Submit your news to be considered for the next issue of Wofford Today. Submit updates fund promising start-ups or companies in the Healthcare Financial Management with serious growth prospects. An article electronically by visiting wofford.edu/alumni and clicking “Share Your Story.” You also can call the Alumni Office Association, Comer spoke of the importance about Taylor’s new venture appeared in at 864.597.4185 or write to us at Wofford Today, 429 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303. of his liberal arts and professional education. the Sunday, May 11, 2014, Charleston Post and Courier. Taylor also is a member of the Kaiser Permanente has named Dr. Frank M. Wofford Board of Trustees. Flowers Jr. as its area medical director for the Riverside, Calif., area. 1946 1960 After 46 years of service to Spartanburg 1981 School District 7, Tommy Stokes retired In his role as Chattooga River manager for Class Chair - G. Patrick Watson 50 Year Club Chair - Harry Williams ’42 In April, the Salvation Army recognized in May. Stokes spent the past six years as ’81 ’46 ’60 the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Dave Perrin Spartanburg oncologists, Dr. Julian principal at Houston Elementary School. was interviewed for an article that was Walter Hammond shared news of the Josey and James Bearden, at its annual Danny Trapp is the executive director Before that, he spent 25 years as principal published in the Greenville News on May death of his wife, Carmen Hammond, Toast of the Town event. Josey and of Mecklenburg Ministries in Charlotte, of Pine Street Elementary School. He will 11, 2014. Perrin, who has lived and raised his on March 11, 2014. The Hammonds were Bearden spearheaded a campaign that N.C. He and his path to the ministry were continue to work with young people in the family on the river, encourages others to married in 1946 and had six children. Those led to the creation of the Cancer Care featured in the Our Towns section of the district. enjoy swimming, wading and rafting. children then gave the Hammonds 14 Committee and the Gibbs Cancer Center. Montgomery Herald in Troy, N.C. grandchildren. Hammond writes that the Josey also helped establish a dedicated Johnson-Ross inducted into family as a whole holds 34 college degrees oncology floor at Spartanburg Medical 1968 1978 1982 plus several year-long special training Center. In May, the University of South Phi Beta Kappa ’68Class Chair - Ronnie Bruce Class Chair - Armando Llorente Class Chair - Madison Dye courses. “We credit Wofford and Winthrop Carolina Upstate awarded Josey an ’78 ’82 Wofford’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for giving us a good foundation to build honorary degree. The Rev. Dr. Bert Blomquist, interim pastor Jerry Vevon has joined Life Cycle Engineer- A third-grade teacher at E. Melvin this year inducted Dr. Debora upon,” writes Hammond. at Morningstar United Methodist Church ing as vice president of the firm’s enterprise Honeycutt Elementary in Fayetteville, Johnson-Ross ’81 (above right) as in Canton, N.C., offered the sermon during 1961 information technology solutions division. N.C., Karen Thomas Callahan lives in an alumna member based on her the Canton Community Lenten Service in He has 35 years of federal government and 1957 Class Chair - Richard Robinson Fayetteville with her husband, Dennis, character and scholarly achievements ’61 April. private-sector experience. and their children Adam, West Point class In April, the University of South Carolina since graduation. She joins Dr. ’57 of 2016, and Hope, an eighth-grader. honored Dr. Don Fowler, former chairman Hendersonvillelightening.com has featured Paige West ’81 of Barnard College- of the Democratic National Committee Don Jones in the May 29 online issue. Jones, 1973 1979 The American Gem Society elected Columbia University and Dr. David and former chairman of South Carolina’s who is retiring after 14 years as executive Attorney and partner with Smith Moore ’73 Class Chair - Wade E. Ballard Spartanburg jeweler Louis Smith of Pittman ’94 of the Wofford faculty as Democratic Party. He has taught courses director of the Henderson County Education Leatherwood in Greenville, S.C., William ’79 Smithworks Fine Jewelry as president on politics and the mass media for 50 years. Foundation, loves to tell stories of the Dennis was named by South Carolina recent winners of this distinction. As assistant treasurer for Oglethorpe Power of the society’s board of directors. Smith children who the foundation has helped as Super Lawyers magazine as a top attorney Co. in Tucker, Ga., Lansing Patterson is will hold the presidency until April 2016. Johnson-Ross earned her doctorate well as stories from his college days playing in 2014. Fewer than 5 percent of attorneys 1958 responsible for cash, debt and investment in international relations at the Wofford football with Jerry Richardson ’59. in each state are selected for the list. management. OPC is the nation’s largest Class Chair - John Brown University of South Carolina. She is ’58 electrical cooperative with revenues in 1988 currently a member of the faculty at 1966 excess of $1.2 billion and assets of $9 billion. Class Chair - C. Lane Glaze Myles Whitlock Jr. was honored in April 1975 ’88 McDaniel College in Westminster, when the Spartanburg Water System Class Chair - Hayne Culler Class Chair - John O. Moore ’66 ’75 Chuck Talbert and Diane Hurst Talbert live Walt Barefoot writes that he enjoyed Md., where she also has served officially renamed the Lake Blalock Water in Charleston, S.C., where Chuck is a partner seeing fraternity brothers and friends at as associate dean of academic Treatment Plant in his honor. Whitlock The Beaufort Gazette featured Stiles John Riddick has joined CresCom Bank as with Webster Rogers LLP, a major CPA firm his 25th class reunion in 2013. “It’s hard served as a commissioner of public works Harper Jr. and his famous collection of vice president and commercial loan officer. affairs since 2009. She has been a serving the Southeast. His professional to believe it has been that long since for 24 years. orchids in the May 23 issue. More than He is based in the downtown Charleston, Fulbright Scholar and Ambassador experience includes specialized industry we graduated,” he writes. Barefoot is an 1,000 attended an event that showcased S.C., branch. and has been honored as Most knowledge in manufacturing, distribution Harper’s flowers, home and riverside attorney with MGC Law in Florence, S.C. and utilities along with corporate Valued Professor by the college’s 1959 property. Harper also is known in the governance consulting experience. Talbert Multicultural Student Leaders. Class Chair - Bill Bradford Bluffton community for his gourmet 1976 ’59 also has extensive experience in the 1989 cooking, farming and music. Class Chair - John Gandy There are today 283 chapters of Phi ’76 governmental and non-for-profit sectors Class Chair - Michael R. Sullivan Dr. William H. Hester has been appointed ’89 Beta Kappa, representing a small assistant dean for medical student Greenville business leader Jackson Hughes providing audit and attest services. As an education specialist with the fraction of the 3,000 four-year education at the University of South 1967 Jr. has been elected president of the Delaware Department of Education, Lynn colleges and universities across Carolina School of Medicine’s new medical ’67The Greenville News featured William Carolinas Golf Association. Hughes was a 1980 Fulton-Archer coordinates and supports education campus in the Pee Dee area. Brown for his work in establishing Legacy student-athlete on the men’s golf team at the United States. In addition to Class Chair - Paul Kountz the implementation of 20 elementary Beginning in summer 2014, USC medical Charter, a K-12 school in Greenville, S.C. Wofford. He earned co-medalist honors at ’80 undergraduate members in course, immersion programs in Spanish and students will spend part of their clerkship The article, published in the April 13 issue, the 2004 U.S. Mid-Amateur in Fort Worth, a chapter may initiate one honorary Joe E. Taylor Jr., who helped recruit the Boeing Chinese as part of the Governor’s World rotations in Florence. discusses Brown’s journey from CPA and Texas. Hughes is the president of Hughes 787 assembly plant to North Charleston, S.C., Language Expansion Initiative. member and three alumni in each business owner to school founder. Commercial Properties Inc. while serving as head of the S.C. Commerce triennium.

34 35 The School District of Pickens County Mike Gentry has been chosen as the new Mac Leaphart now calls Nashville, Tenn., based in Colorado Springs, Colo. In 2013 board of trustees has named Danny director of athletics at Landrum (S.C.) home. He hosts a songwriter’s night, he received a master’s degree in military Merck as superintendent of schools. High School. He has been serving the Southpaw Supper Club, each Thursday and strategic studies from Australian Merck had been serving as principal at school as a mathematics teacher and at Soulshine and continues to play with National University. Daniel High School in Central, S.C. offensive coordinator for the football team a variety of bands including Damn Fine as well as assistant boy’s basketball coach Company, Five Way Friday, and Truth & In November, Phillip Merry was re-elected at Chapman High School. Salvage Co. He returned to South Carolina 2004 to a four-year term on the Aiken (S.C.) City in April and May for several shows and a Class Chair - Fred Byers II benefit concert and just recorded an album ’04 Council representing the sixth district. The Clinton Chronicle featured Dr. Stanley Merry is a business development officer Walsh Jr. in its Feb. 26, 2014, edition. He “Low in the Saddle, Long in the Tooth.” Working as a post-doctoral researcher at with Hutson Etherredge Companies. enjoys life as a doctor in a small town; no Stanford University, Dr. Gray Camp lives two days are the same, and he is able to NAI Avant awarded Macon Lovelace with in Palo Alto, Calif. He earned his doctoral Eva Smith has been awarded tenure spend quality time with his family. Walsh its Top Overall Producer award in the degree at the University of North Carolina and promoted to associate professor of also enjoys participating in community Columbia, S.C., market. Lovelace, a broker Chapel Hill in 2012. business and organizational leadership activities, including local Laurens County with the firm, is currently a member of the by the Brevard College Board of Trustees. Community Theatre performances. 2013-14 class of Leadership South Carolina. Mary Bates Cooper was born June 30, 2013, Smith also does research in hospitality and He played the apple seller in a recent to Paul and Elliott Bates Cooper, They live in tourism business and education trends production of “Annie.” According to the Bari and Keith Schiff announce the birth of Charleston, S.C., where Elliott is a development and serves as president of the Southeastern paper, Walsh’s line, “Get yer apples! An Harvey Jameson Schiff, born Nov. 27, 2013. officer with The Citadel Foundation. » Chapter of the Council of Hotel, Restaurant apple a day keeps the doctor away! Apples!” They live in Greenville, S.C. Remembering the Dean and Institutional Educators. got quite a chuckle from the audience. The Charleston (S.C.) Regional Business Dean of Students Emeritus Mike Preston ’63 Hilary Ward Sill and Kevin Jacob Sill ’00 with current Dean of Students Roberta Bigger ’81 Journal featured Simons Johnson in its May and Preston’s granddaughter, Grace Gruebmeyer. announce the birth of Garrett Ward Sill, 4, 2014, issue. Johnson is principal, corporate 1992 1998 born Sept. 10, 2013. They live in Colorado real estate adviser with Colliers International. ’92Class Chair - Nikki Palmieri Chunn ’98Class Chair - Casey B. Moore Springs, Colo. He works in corporate, industrial real estate assisting clients with lease negotiations, site Remembering Dean of Students Emeritus Mike Preston Karen Rush and Nathan Whaley were David Gibson IV is the vice president of 2002 selection, strategic planning and more. In 10 married on March 8, 2014, in an intimate Gibson & Associates Inc., an insurance years, Johnson has completed more than 5 J. Michael “Mike” Preston ’63, died and empowered students to lead. ceremony with family and a few close brokerage firm, in Columbia, S.C. ’02Class Chair - L. Yorke Gerrald million square feet of transactions. on June 15, 2014, in Brevard, N.C. He attended most college events friends, including Karen’s Wofford Nancy Dubuisson Barker lives with her and never sat down at a Wofford roommate, Lori Bartel Child. Karen is Jarvis H. Jones joined Edward Via College Students from the 1970s, ’80s 1999 husband, Zachary, in Lafayette, La. She is football game. a teacher with Greenville (S.C.) County of Osteopathic Medicine in August 2013 and early ’90s remember Preston Schools, and Nathan is an engineer with Class Chair - Zach O. Atkinson an anesthesiologist with Lafayette General as a financial aid and student services ’99 Medical Center/Parish Anesthesia. for his unflappable approach “As a student I always wondered General Electric. specialist at the Carolinas Campus. Jones to student problems. He once why,” says Bigger. “Now as dean Robert Wilkins is a partner and the owner is active in the Spartanburg community as of Wilkins & Bouton in Greenville, S.C. He Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Fred likened his philosophy on of students I realize that standing The chief financial officer of North American a member of the Partners for Active Living Rescue, a company that specializes in rescue and his wife, Stephanie Elgin Wilkins ’02, Blevins as a residential sales agent in its board of trustees, Spartanburg Young managing student life to teaching on the fence during football and first aid equipment,Stephanie Brown have two children, Whit and Clary. Greenville, S.C., office. Blevins and his wife, Professionals board of trustees and the a child to bake cookies. games at Snyder Field allowed Coates lives in Boiling Springs, S.C., with Rebecca, live in Greenville with their daughter, United Way of the Piedmont Nonprofit him to be open to students in a Miller (3), and their son, Bo (10 mos.). “It’s easier to say ‘get out of my her husband, Michael, and daughter, Grace. 2000 Fellows Program. non-obtrusive way.” way,’ but it’s better for them if ’00Class Chair - Anthony D. Hoefer, Jr. Will Johnson, an attorney with Haynsworth Kat Taylor Oswald was born Dec. 6, 2013. they do it for themselves,” he After retirement Preston suffered 1993 Sinkler Boyd, received the South Carolina Proud parents are Jeremy and Chelsea explained. “I made sure the from heart problems, but that did ’93Class Chair - Sarah C. Sawicki Jennifer Anne Chapple Jacobson is chief Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law Award Grimsley Oswald. They live in Atlanta, Ga. important stuff got done, and that not keep him from working the financial officer for Research Planning Inc. on March 13, 2014. Johnson practices in tax in Columbia, S.C. She and her husband, Eric, and economic incentive matters. they didn’t get hurt, but I stayed farm in Brevard that he and his Rich Williams has been named senior vice Congratulations to Elizabeth Rhem and president, growth markets, at Colonial Life have two children, Eli (5) and Sophie (2). Matthew Cavenaugh on their March 8, 2014, out of their way.” wife, Jane, considered their home and & Accident Insurance Co. in Columbia, S.C. Eric Nash Dr. Erin Caudill Nash wedding. They were married in Houston, and sanctuary. He spent his days announce the birth of Mills Joseph Nash, According to Dean of Students He is responsible for leading the company’s Blair Goodrich Baumgardner and her Texas, where Liz works with Dini Spheris, a mending fences, hauling hay and husband, Neil Baumgardner of Falls Church, born May 2, 2014. The Nash family lives Roberta Bigger ’81, one of the first brokerage, direct, large-account and public- consulting firm in the non-profit sector. remodeling the split-log cabin sector marketing programs and services. Va., announce the birth of John Allen “Jack” in Spartanburg where Eric is an assistant women to live on campus, Preston football coach for the Terriers. originally built in the 1800s. Baumgardner, born June 11, 2014. was instrumental in assuring 2005 Tony and Libby Stephenson Prestipino the success of co-education He and Jane continued to care for 1996 Class Chair - Ryan M. Waller Class Chair - Curt L. Nichols Jr. 2001 announce the birth of Charles Robert ’05 at Wofford. He hired the first legions of cats as well as several ’96 Class Chair - Jenna Sheheen Bridgers Prestipino, born April 4, 2014. The family female assistant dean of students dogs and horses. ’01 lives in Columbia, S.C. Beth Butler Paschos is now living in Seoul, and maintained an open-door Mark Alexander is CEO of Innovative South Korea, where her husband, a pilot, Memorials may be made to Therapy Concepts in Hawkinsville, Ga. The Living in Greenville, S.C., Elizabeth A major in the U.S. Army, Tanner Spry is stationed. “It’s been a great experience policy with Wofford women. He company provides health therapy staffing Blalock Fletcher is the vice president for Wofford College. serves in the operations office for the 1st learning a new country, culture and handled judicial matters swiftly and management. He lives in Greensboro, Ga. strategy and business development for language,” she writes. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade

36 37 GOLD & BLACK 2006 2008 Ad Boyle is a benefits broker handling 2011 insurance sales and employee benefits ’06Class Chair - Hadley Green Inabinet ’08Class Chair - Nathan Madigan with KeenanSuggs BowersElkins in ’11Class Chair - Nam Hai Pham Gatherings Columbia, S.C. Visit wofford.edu/alumni for more In April, Jacquelyn Shurburtt Burkhead Austin Michael Baker married Lauren Monier Abusaft had his first article information. was promoted to commercial finance Patricia Robbins on March 8, 2014. He On May 11, 2014, Andrew Paul Dobson published in the Washington Times. “Left August 9 manager with Johns Manville. She leads is a teacher at Dorman High School in married Sarah Marie Yates. Dobson is a Jab at Affirmative Action” was published in Baltimore Orioles Pregame/Game a finance team responsible for monthly, Spartanburg. She is a teacher at Sara CPA with McAbee, Schwartz, Halliday & the March 5, 2014, issue. Abusaft graduated August 14 yearly and long-term sales planning and Collins Elementary School in Greenville. Co. in Spartanburg. from Vanderbilt Law School in May. Treasures from the Archives Atlanta Young Alumni Event reporting for the insulation systems They live in Duncan, S.C. T-shirt Collection division. She lives in Spartanburg. Emily Uldrick and Daniel Hall were August 15 Samantha Jenaye Hall lives in Charlotte, Yes, the college archives has a few Family Movie Night Living in Gainesville, Va., Joshua Collier N.C. and works as a commodity manager married on July 27, 2013, in Piedmont, S.C., works as an air traffic control specialist for for Electrolux. surrounded by family and lots of Wofford T-shirts in its collection. Some of August 16-28 2007 the Federal Aviation Administration. friends. Emily is finishing her third year of these shirts date from the 1970s. World War I & II Battlefields Trip ’07Class Chair - Hunter L. Miller Thomas Michael Weber lives in Cincinnati, pharmacy school at the Medical University Whether it’s for Homecoming, Spring August 21 Randolph Chapman Revercomb Jr. and Ohio, where he is a sales analyst with of South Carolina. Daniel is a third-year Weekend, Greek events, or even an all- Pickin’ Crackin’ and Shuckin’ Wilson Grandy and Tippins Crosby Grandy Melissa Anderson Williams ’10 were Pepperidge Farm Inc. He earned his MBA dental student at the Medical University of night fundraiser in the library, college ’09 announce the birth of John Wilson married on April 5, 2014, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina. They live in Charleston. August 30 from Xavier University in 2013. students love having T-shirts. They’re Wofford vs. GA Tech Pregame “Wils” Grandy III. Wils, born Aug. 25, 2013, She is employed by The McCammon Group joins big sister Eloise Tippins Grandy. a great way to document student in Richmond, Va. He works with Wurth Concetta Wilson has taken a position September 4 2012 life, and in the future, it’s quite likely Charleston Young Alumni Event Revcar, also in Richmond. as career services adviser with Belmont Playing the role of Jean Valjean in “Les University College of Law in Nashville, ’12Class Chair - Hallie Marie Willm students will look at these with some September 11 Miserables,” Matias Mariani wowed Whitney Steelman earned his doctor of Tenn. She now assists current law students amusement. Let us know if you have Columbia Young Alumni Event audiences in the Greenville (S.C.) Little Neely Rose Bailey and Andrew Chandler pharmacy degree from the University in acquiring jobs and internships in the one that you’d like to donate to the September 16 Theatre’s production of the musical. of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in Darr were married on March 8, 2014, in legal field. collection. Anderson Area Alumni Event According to an article in the Greenville Lexington. He now works with Walgreens. Spartanburg. Neely is the Internet sales Read the full article at wofford.edu/woffordtoday (and find September 25 News from May 18, more than 201 manager for Vic Bailey Automotive. Winston-Salem Alumni Event actors auditioned for the 36 roles on the Andrew and Laura Lynn Williams Stubbs 2010 out just what SUTWAK means…) » show. Mariani, a graduate of the Boston welcomed Anna Kate Stubbs, born Feb. 12, Class Chair - Kari Harris 2013 October 3-5 Conservatory and now a music recruiter ’10 Family Weekend 2014. The family lives in Rock Hill, S.C. for Converse College, says the role of Steven Kenneth Fagan Jr. and Katelyn Faith ’13Class Chair - Morgan Victoria Amick October 18 Valjean is one of the toughest he’s ever A physician with Thomas Jefferson University Christopher were married on March 8, Wofford vs. Samford Pregame faced, but he has enjoyed this opportunity in Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. Elizabeth Steadman 2014. Steven is the director of web services Seth Knight is a financial analyst with October 20-28 to step outside of his comfort zone. married Michael Andrew Talley on March 9, at Florence-Darlington Technical College Raymond James in Charlotte, N.C. Adriatic Cruise 2014. They live in Cherry Hill, N.J. in Florence, S.C. October 24-25 Dr. Leandra Parris, an assistant professor • Homecoming Weekend at Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., Living in New York, N.Y., Susan Simons Michael Gault recently joined the completed her Ph.D. in 2013 from Georgia Swanson is an associate of Crescent Capital Spartanburg-based law firm of Harrison, State University. She and her husband, Ben Group focusing on investor relations. She White, Smith & Coggins, P.C. He Griffin, live in Bloomington. previously worked in the marketing group graduated from the Charleston School of at Apollo Global Management. Law in 2013. He will practice in the areas Starks recognized with A logistics officer with the U.S. Army in Fort of criminal defense, personal injury and Hood, Texas, Roshonda “Ro” Rogers lives in Mary Blanton Wheeler married Dr. Jeffrey general civil litigation. diversity award Killeen with her husband, Stephen Thomas, Covell, Sept. 28, 2013. They live in Lexington, Dr. B. Chad Starks ’94 was given the and their 1-year-old daughter, Julianna. Ky., where Mary Blanton is a clinical A physician assistant with Southeast To submit a Class Notes update: pharmacist in cardiology at the University Lung Associates in Savannah, Ga., Nancy Louis L. Redding Diversity Award in Bascom Lawrence Self was born on March of Kentucky. Ellerbe Halligan graduated in March with 1. Visit wofford.edu/alumni and May from the University of Delaware. 07, 2014. He is the son of Justin and Laura a Master of Science degree from South click “Share Your Story,” or Starks, who had been serving as Studstill Self. They live in Columbia, S.C., 2009 University. space grant associate director for Alumni receive medical degrees where Laura is a senior auditor with 2. Call the Alumni Office at the university, received the award Elliott Davis. Class Chair - T. Peyton Hray Virginia Regan and Dr. Jonathan Foote from USC School of Medicine ’09 864.597.4185, or for efforts he has made that have were married March 9, 2014. They live in enhanced and implemented diversity John Thomas Whitmire and Anne Pearce The Rev. Josh Blackwelder is associate Charleston, S.C. 3. Write to us at: May 9, 2014 - Back row: Duncan Norton ’07, Thrailkill were married March 8, 2014, in pastor at Central United Methodist Church programs and activities that have Jonathan Hufford ’10, Sammy Nassri ’10, Greenville, S.C., where they live and work. in Florence, S.C. He graduated from Duke Jared Tetrick is the CEO and manager Wofford Today resulted in a significant change in Richard O’Neal ’10, Andy Steadman ’10, Mazi Divinity School with a master’s degree in of Happy Valley Memorial Park in Office of Marketing & the campus climate. Starks also has Alimohamed ’09, Branson Hyatt ’10. Dr. Robert Sidney Williams is a professional divinity in 2012. Blackwelder was ordained Elizabethton, Tenn. He manages day- Communications accepted a tenure-track position Front row: Amanda Ruscin Vartanian ’09, development analyst for UnitedHealthcare as a full elder by the South Carolina to-day operation for the perpetual care in the criminology department at in Westerville, Ohio. He lives in Columbus. Conference in June 2014. 429 North Church Street Monica Ploetzke ’10, Erin Herstine ’08, cemetery. Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Va. Aubrey Senn Sowell ’98, Meredith Calcina ’10. Spartanburg, SC 29303

38 39 Walter Carlisle Guy Jr., March 27, 2014, 1973 Aiken, S.C. Guy taught mathematics and William Herman Sandifer Jr., March 18, science and coached football and golf at 2014, Orangeburg, S.C. Sandifer retired Minnie B. Kennedy School in Aiken for 31 from South Carolina Bank and Trust, IN MEMORIAM years. where he worked as a financial adviser. 1938 Wallace Mathias Wright, March 5, 2014, 1955 Bonneau Driggs Lesesne, March 14, 1976 William Jerome Colvin Jr., March 23, 2014, Boerne, Texas. Wright served with the U.S. The Rev. Foster Barney Fowler Jr., May 2014, Andrews, S.C. Also a graduate of Dr. Hampton Wade Collins III, April 16, Holly Hill, S.C. Colvin served as a captain Air Force as a captain during the Korean 16, 2014, Charleston, S.C. A World War II the Culinary Institute of America, Lesesne 2014, Columbia, S.C. Collins was a cardiac in the 25th Infantry Division in Guadalcanal War. He was an attorney with the U.S. Navy veteran, Fowler was a motor machinist was the owner and operator of several electrophysiologist and partner at Columbia and the Philippines during World War II. Department of Justice and then the IRS mate third class. He entered the United restaurants in the Florence area, including Heart. He also served as director of the He earned two Purple Hearts for his service. before entering private practice with Jones Methodist ministry in 1952 and served The Greenbriar, Bonneau’s, Heritage Inn Electrophysiology Laboratory at Palmetto After the war he was vice president of Holly Day, where he spent more than 25 years. churches until his retirement in 1988. and Villa Bonneaus. Lesesne was featured Health Richland and as a clinical associate Hill Lumber Co. and later president of Santee Memorials may be made to the Class of 1949 in Southern Living magazine and on the professor of medicine at the University of Portland Cement. scholarship fund at Wofford. 1957 cover of Table Top Dining. He was also a South Carolina School of Medicine. Joseph Franklin Carter Sr., April 3, 2014, professional drummer. 1944 1950 Charleston, S.C. A chemist and plant manager 1988 Dr. Charles William Love Sr., May 21, Allen Edison Cranford, May 1, 2014, Union, with Astro American Chemical Co., Carter 1962 Tamatha R. Williams, April 22, 2014, 2014, McColl, S.C. Love practiced dentistry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a proud Joseph Elihu Smith Jr., March 15, 2014, Spartanburg, S.C. Williams earned a master S.C. Cranford retired as co-owner of J. Cohen Co. member of Underwater Demolition Team 11. in McColl for more than 43 years. After Ridgeland, S.C. Smith retired from Smith of library and information sciences from the retirement he opened The McColl Museum. Charles E. “Chuck” Morgan, April 3, 2014, Maurice G. Cox Sr., March 5, 2014, Ford Motor Co. and Bankers Trust. After University of South Carolina. She enjoyed He received the Order of the Silver Crescent Atlanta, Ga. In 2008, Morgan established Spartanburg, S.C. A Marine Corps veteran retirement he was employed by Nimmer Turf. her work as a children’s services librarian. from the state in 2007. The music department the Betty and Charles E. Morgan Endowed of the Korean War, Cox was a real estate at McColl Middle School is named in his honor Scholarship Fund at Wofford. After the agent for more than 50 years. 1963 1997 as is the C.W. Love Sports Complex. addition of his estate, the fund balance now Dr. Robert D. Capell, Feb. 19, 2014, Laurie Lomas Patton, March 3, 2014, SAVE THE DATE! stands at $564,000. Morgan worked in 1958 Easley, S.C. After an internship in the Travelers Rest, S.C. Patton was a seventh- 1946 the telephone communications business in Henry C. Bonner Jr., March 1, 2014, Spar- Navy, Capell graduated Submarine Medical grade resource teacher at Berea Middle Homecoming 2014 Dr. Henry Wright Gibson, April 12, 2014, Clearwater, Fla., until his retirement. The tanburg, S.C. A retired building contractor, School studying hyperboric medicine School. Columbia, S.C. Gibson practiced family family has asked that memorials be made to Bonner served with the Navy Reserve. and radiation physics. He made three war October 24 – 25 medicine in Barnwell County for 63 years the Wofford College Terrier Club. patrols on a Polaris Sub and served in a 2001 Reunions for classes ending in 4 & 9 until his death. He received numerous Clifton Brown Crosland, April 18, medical office of Submarine Squadron Four Bobby M. Ketchie, March 4, 2014, honors for his commitment to his patients 1951 2014, Irmo, S.C. Crosland was director in Charleston, S.C. After a long medical Charlotte, N.C. Ketchie was president of 50 Year Club dinner inducting the and practice. A B-24 bomber pilot during Dr. William Robbins Ewing Sr., May 21, of athletics, coach and teacher at Wallace practice in California, he became medical Ketchie Inc. in Concord. He was involved in Class of 1964 WWII, Gibson flew 25 missions. He is 2014, Anderson, S.C. Ewing had a successful High School for more than 30 years. The director for a national insurance company. local and international mission work. also the founder of the Carolinas Honduras OB/GYN practice in Anderson and served school’s athletics field was named in his 15th Annual Terrier Ball Health Foundation. the South Carolina United Methodist honor in 1979, and in 2010 he was inducted 1967 2015 Conference in a variety of roles. into the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Joe Harrison Edge, Feb. 15, 2014, Duncan, Dongwook “Jeremy” Yoo, April 22, Townhall meeting with 1947 Association Hall of Fame. S.C. Edge served two tours of duty in Viet- 2014. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Yoo President Samhat Dr. John Caldwell Guilds Jr., March 10, Jesse Pinson Walker, April 3, 2014, Union, nam. He retired from Cryovac after 30 years. was studying abroad at the University of 2014, Columbia, S.C. Dean Emeritus of the S.C. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Army 1959 St. Andrews in Scotland at the time of his Lunch on the Lawn J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Air Corps of Engineers, Walker retired as a The Rev. Dr. J. Larry Amos, March Francis Kirk Peterson, March 12, 2014, death. He was a philosophy and sociology Tailgating Sciences and a distinguished professor of plant manager from Milliken & Co. 5, 2014, Decatur, Ga. Amos served the Columbia, S.C. Peterson was president and major. humanities at the University of Arkansas, United Methodist Church North Georgia owner of Vision Care Group. Wofford vs. VMI football game Fayetteville, Guilds was a well-known Dr. Charles H. Weaver, May 13, 2014, Conference for 41 years. Friends authority on the work of William Gilmore Raleigh, N.C. Weaver was an educator for 1968 Frances Holland “Frankie” Hardy, May Street Party with an exciting band 1960 Simms. Guilds also was a decorated World 45 years, serving as a teacher, assistant Samuel Kirkland Ham, April 14, 2014, 18, 2014, Spartanburg, S.C. Hardy, along Classes without Quizzes War II veteran, earning a Purple Heart. principal, principal, assistant superintendent Retired Col. Richard Darwin Koon, May Florence, S.C. Ham’s life revolved around with her husband, the late Dick Hardy, and superintendent of schools in Pasquotank 4, 2014, Moore, S.C. Koon retired from the his work as an optometrist and his was an avid supporter of Wofford. She And more! 1948 County. In 1995, he retired as assistant state U.S. Army in 1984 then served as president philanthropic work in the community. also volunteered at Mary Black Memorial The Rev. Herbert Carl Floyd Sr., April 13, superintendent in the Department of Public and CEO of Cubic Worldwide Technical Hospital in her later years. 2014, Spartanburg, S.C. During his 43 years Instruction. Services and as vice president of logistic and John William Patterson, March 30, 2014, of ministry, Floyd pastored 10 churches support services for Cubic Defense Systems. Charlotte, N.C. After serving two tours of Marjorie Russell Holliday, June 7, 2014, For more information and across the state. Active in the community, he 1952 duty in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Gallivants Ferry, S.C. Holliday is the questions contact the Alumni Office 1961 was a member of the South Carolina United John Alfred “Jack” Anderson, May 19, Army’s Special Forces, Patterson finished widow of John Monroe Holliday, who has at 864-597-4185 or: Methodist Conference. 2014, Charlotte, N.C. A U.S. Navy veteran, G. Marshall Burns, Dec. 24, 2013, his Wofford degree in 1972. He worked an endowed scholarship in his name at Campobello, S.C. In the finance business Anderson retired from Flowers Industries. for Dunlop Sports before starting his own Wofford. Gifts may be made to that fund in Homecoming in general Dr. Edward Donald Sumner, March 7, 2014, for 30 years, Burns was owner and operator sales company. her memory. of Check to Cash in Inman. Mount Pleasant, S.C. Sumner served with 1953 DEBBI THOMPSON ’88 [email protected] the 4th Construction Battalion (Sea Bees) David P. Cook, Feb. 21, 2014, Concord, N.C. George T. Case Jr., March 30, 2014, The Hon. Wade S. “Chip” Weatherford III, Ellen Lee Tillett, May 27, 2014, Spar- on Guam during World War II. Following Cook attended Wofford before being called to March 31, 2014, Gaffney, S.C. Weatherford tanburg, S.C. Tillett served the college as Columbia, S.C. Case was the owner of CMA Reunions naval service, he graduated from Wofford. He serve in the Korean War. A well-loved teacher Financial Services in Lexington, S.C. was an attorney and Municipal Court judge. director of public services in the Sandor was a professor of pharmacy at the Medical and coach, Cook served as the director of the He was a certified Circuit Court mediator Teszler Library. She was much-loved by THOM HENSON ’96 University of South Carolina for 25 years. Kettering Institute IDEA innovative summer Dr. William Adam “Buck” Derrick and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. students, faculty and staff for her unfailing [email protected] seminars. He initiated the Department of Jr., April 29, 2014, Boone, N.C. Director good humor, quick wit and integrity. She 1949 Defense Environmental Center – Project of Student Health Services emeritus at 1972 was married to Wofford biology professor Terrier Ball information/donations The Rev. Jesse Bentley, March 31, 2014, Bold program in Berthesgaden, Germany and Appalachian State University, Derrick also E. Wayne Chapman, March 6, 2014, Dr. Doug Rayner. Wofford’s Archivist, Dr. TERRI LEWITT Union, S.C. Bentley served during WWII in served as principal at the Juvenile Stonewall helped teach sign language courses at the Spartanburg, S.C. Chapman worked in Phillip Stone, wrote a tribute to Tillett in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a graduate Jackson School and as director of education for university and volunteered widely in the the school system for 37 years, including his “From the Archives” blog. Read it at 864-597-4096 of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. the North Carolina Department of Corrections. community. He served as a captain in the U.S. 14 years as director of Daniel Morgan blogs.wofford.edu/from_the_archives » [email protected] Army and as a flight surgeon in Japan. Vocational School. 40 41 Postmaster: Send PS 3579 429 N. Church Street to Wofford College Spartanburg, S.C. 29303 429 N. Church Street 864.597.4000 • wofford.edu Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663

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