: president’s letter GEM OF THE HILLS

JSU PRESIDENT contents William A. Meehan, Ed.D. ’72/’76 VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Dr. Charles Lewis

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND EDITOR Kaci Ogle ’95/’04 DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, COORDINATOR OF PUBLICATIONS I am pleased to report that on May Football has a new leader in coach Mary Smith ’93 2 at the spring commencement, JSU John Grass and our baseball and GRAPHIC DESIGNER awarded 729 degrees, our largest softball coaches reached record wins Morgan Christopher ’10

class ever! This month we will begin this season. We are looking forward STAFF WRITERS welcoming our incoming fall freshman to another exciting season of Angie Finley Heather Greene, Graduate Assistant class at summer Gamecock Orientation Gamecock sports. Emil Loeken, Graduate Assistant sessions. It is a great time to be a As we do once a year, this Gamecock! edition features the JSU Honor Roll PHOTOGRAPHER Steve Latham In this edition of the Gem, you of Contributors from the previous Matt Reynolds, Student Photographer will be introduced to Dr. Alicia calendar year. We thank all those COPY EDITOR Simmons who directs our CORE who have helped support our Bill Hubbard initiative and in the process, learn institution and programs throughout more about our CORE partnership the years. Your generosity continues and how our relationship with the to make a profound impact on our ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: K-12 systems in Northeast Alabama university and the students that we 16 is evolving in an innovative and serve. On page 4 you will see some Darren Douthitt ’88/’97/’00 PRESIDENT collaborative way. of our generous scholarship donors Andrea Mercer Clayton ’83/’86 Given the national spotlight on and their recipients who joined us VICE PRESIDENT

sports and sporting events, we believe for our annual Founders Day Chris Reynolds ’85 now is the right time to put a sports luncheon in February. TREASURER injury prevention program into action. As always, we hope you enjoy Nancy Turner RECORDING SECRETARY Read about JSU’s partnership with this edition of the Gem. We hope Dr. James Andrews for this new to see you back on campus for Kaci Ogle ’95/’04 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR program on page 14. Homecoming on November 1, 1 20 21 Alan Renfroe ’88/’07 As always, JSU athletics are in the if not before. DEPARTMENTS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR spotlight. Read about Coach Rick Pietri’s CORE PROGRAM TO GO NATIONAL outstanding first season as the women’s Sincerely, 16 with $11.67 million federal grant 2 president’s letter Gem of the Hills is published by the basketball coach and meet our new Division of University Advancement: 4 news 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, volleyball coach, Terry Gamble in Alabama 36265 © 2013 Jacksonville the sports section starting on page 8. $350,000 AT&T GRANT State University 19 to JSU in support of CORE 9 sports phone: (256) 782-5404 or 877-JSU-ALUM William A. Meehan, Ed.D. fax: (256) 782-5502 24 with alumni President email: [email protected] $25,000 REGIONS SCHOLARSHIP web: jsu.edu/alumni 20 regions bank gives to business students 30 alum notes JSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate based on age, religion, race, color, sex, veteran’s status, national 42 honor roll origin, or disability. Pursuant to Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Director of $300,000 ALABAMA POWER GRANT Government Relations, 101 Bibb Graves Hall, phone 21 boosts applied engineering programs 256.782.5278 is the coordinator for Sec. 504/ADA. 157-14 University Publications 5/14

2 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 3 news news JSU Celebrates Founders Day

Jacksonville State University began as a state normal school in 1883. In February, students, alumni and donors celebrated JSU’s rich tradition at the annual scholarship luncheon on campus. At the event, scholarship donors were introduced to their recipients and learned how their generous donations were ROGER WHITAKER WITH DR. ALICE CUSIMANO DR. THERON MONTGOMERY GARY LEWIS WITH making a difference in their recipient’s life. In 2013, the JSU Foundation awarded JOELLA BUJAN WITH JORDAN SIMMS WITH CALEB STEWARD TOSHIKO SIMS AND RAVEN ASH over $400,000 to deserving JSU students.

LEFT: Dr. William A. Meehan, JSU President and Greg Brown, JSU Foundation WATCH THE VIDEO *President present a SCAN THE QR CODE AND WATCH THE resolution to Ted Propes FOUNDERS DAY VIDEO PRODUCED upon his election as an BY JSU’S NEW INTERACTIVE TEAM. Emeritus Director of the JSU Foundation.

RICK BRAGG MARGARET ROBERTS WITH ERIKA MR. TOM AND FREIDA RICHEY To learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of students through WITH MICHAEL MEGILL VARGAS, BRIANNA ROBERTS WITH MARY ELIZABETH OLIVER establishing a scholarship contact: Earl Warren, [email protected] or (256) 782-5608 AND JAMIE DOLLAR

Founders Day Scholarship Recipients

4 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 5 news news DR. JOSEPH WALSH MASTER OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSUMES POSITION OF JSU ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT REACHES SIGNIFICANT BENCHMARK

BY EMIL LOEKEN

Jacksonville State University’s in 2008 when I became the director of According to Dr. Krejci, the program Master of Public Administration program the MPA program. We have been through offered at JSU allows students to choose download the (MPA) has received accreditation by two self-studies, providing as much as a concentration that is most appropriate the internationally recognized National 1,300 pages worth of documentation to their career goals. NEW JSU APP Association of Schools of Public Affairs demonstrating how we meet the standards “We offer concentrations in the and Administration (NASPAA). of NASPAA,” Dr. Krejci said. “Now, with following areas: administrative manage- MYJSU MOBILE HELPS YOU The Commission on Peer Review the accreditation granted, we must work ment, criminal justice, education, STAY CONNECTED LIKE NEVER and Accreditation (COPRA), the hard to maintain it. Every year we have emergency management, environmental BEFORE. YOU’LL HAVE ACCESS accrediting arm of NASPAA, found to provide a maintenance report, illustrat- science management, geographical TO GREAT FEATURES THAT WILL JSU’s MPA program to be in conformity ing how the program moves forward with information systems, and political MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT with NASPAA Standards, accrediting its plans, how we continue to recruit and science,” Dr. Krejci said. “Our concentra- JSU MORE EFFECTIVE, MORE the program for a period of seven years. retain minority faculty and females in tions are certainly the backbone of our EFFICIENT, AND MORE FUN! NASPAA Standards are the quality our organization, what we are doing to program.” benchmark used by graduate public evaluate our curriculum, what percentage Of the concentrations, five can service programs around the world. of classes we are teaching, etc.” be completed on-line: administrative According to the organization, NASPAA’s Dr. Krejci is grateful for the faculty’s management, criminal justice, education, On January 2, Dr. Joe Walsh assumed In addition to working with highly accreditation process is mission-based and ongoing commitment to the program. emergency management, and geographical the position of associate vice president for impressive colleagues and being made driven by public service values. With the “The faculty, both public administration information systems. educational technology and support for to feel very welcome by the “friendliest accreditation, NASPAA requires JSU’s and concentration, did a fantastic job To learn more about the MPA Jacksonville State University. campus in the South,” Dr. Walsh says MPA program to contribute to the knowl- during the accreditation process and program, please visit our website Dr. Walsh comes to JSU from the that his favorite part of being at JSU is edge, research, and practice of public deserves the greatest acknowledgement. at www.jsu.edu/polsci University of Montevallo where he served its focus on students. “Creating meaning- service, establish observable goals and We could not exist without their help,” as a professor of educational technology ful opportunities for students to learn outcomes, and use information about Dr. Krejci said. “I am very proud of and the director of the Malone Center and grow seems to be the top priority the program’s performance to guide them and grateful for their assistance for Creative Teaching, Learning, & on this campus, and every decision is its improvement. Dr. Dan Krejci, in finishing the task of moving the Technology. made with careful consideration of its associate professor and director of program forward towards accreditation He is a two-time graduate of the impact on JSU students. That’s not the MPA program, is proud of the which Dr. Lawson Veasey, Dr. Bill Lester, University of Memphis, with a Master always the case in higher education, important benchmark. and I started in fall 2005.” of Science in curriculum and instruction and it makes me extremely proud to be “The quality of the education and The MPA is a professional program (’93) and a Doctor of Education in instruc- part of a university so deeply committed the curriculum we offer our students is designed for students who are looking tional design and technology (’96). For to its students’ best interests.” on par with any universities in the United for administrative careers in federal, state, nearly two decades, Dr. Walsh’s research Dr. Walsh enjoys reading and travel- States that are NASPAA accredited, in- and local government agencies as well has focused on the use of technology ing and is the proud father of “two of the cluding your larger metropolitan universi- as non-profit organizations. The program to enhance teaching and learning. world’s best teenage sons”, Adrian and ties,” Dr. Krejci said. “We are one of five is also designed for those who are already DOWNLOAD IT FROM YOUR He has published widely in his field, Julian. universities in Alabama to currently hold in the public administration field and who APP STORE TODAY! AVAILABLE made numerous national and internation- this prestigious accreditation.” are looking to extend their knowledge FOR IPHONE, IPAD AND al presentations, and worked with a wide Being awarded the NASPAA accredi- or enhance their promotion possibilities ANDROID DEVICES. range of P-12 schools and school districts tation has been far from an easy project. with a graduate degree. in Alabama. “It has been a five-year process starting 6 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 7 sports RICK PIETRI NAMED OVC COACH OF THE YEAR

After leading Jacksonville State It marked the best finish for JSU since Sports Writers Association and was also women’s basketball to one of its best joining the Ohio Valley Conference in named the Press Register Coach of the seasons in recent history, JSU Head 2003-04. Year for Southwest Alabama each season Coach Rick Pietri was honored by the The New Orleans, La.-native is the he coached at B.C. Rain (1994-98). Ohio Valley Conference with the 2014 second JSU women’s basketball coach to Under Pietri this season, the OVC Coach of the Year award, as voted receive a league’s yearly coaching award. Gamecocks turned in an 8-6 mark in its by the league’s head coaches and sports Former Gamecock and then head coach fourteen home games, the best home court information directors. from 1993-03, Dana Austin earned the mark since it won eleven games in 2003-04 Pietri, brought to Jacksonville to 1997 Trans America Athletic Conference and in 2004-05. The Gamecocks posted The NEW JSU Website change the culture in the women’s basket- Coach of the Year honor. Pietri is the first six league wins at Pete Mathews Coliseum What Improvements were we Looking for? How did we Work with the Team What is the Process for Getting ball program, engineered a monumental JSU women’s hoops mentor to win the - the most since 2005-06. JSU won five • Responsive Design at Beacon Technologies, Inc.? Feedback from End Users of the turnaround from a season ago. After honor since the Gamecocks joined the consecutive home OVC games for the first • Intuitive Navigation • Weekly Conference Calls and JSU Website? posting a 1-27 season in 2012-13, OVC. time ever as a member of the league and • Audience Funnels Screen Sharing • A Website Feedback Form the Gamecocks turned in a 14-18 overall The honor is the first of his fourteen the first time since 2003-04 when JSU was • Traditional Look • Members of the JSU Website is Available in the Footer mark in 2013-14 – a plus-13 win total from year collegiate coaching career, but Pietri a member of the Trans America Athletic Show Our History Rebuild Committee were Tim of Every Page. • a year ago with eight scholarship players. is no stranger to honors throughout his Conference. Garner, Graham Lewis, Chris How did we Develop our List of Wants, After starting OVC play with four entire coaching career. He has earned JSU split the season series with four Newsome, Shannon Crutchfield, Needs, etc.? consecutive losses, Pietri stayed the course multiple postseason honors while coach- OVC East foes. After falling on the road Angie Finley, Morgan Met with Our Target Audience; and guided JSU to eight wins in the last ing in the Alabama high school ranks. • Christopher, and Mary Smith. at Tennessee State, Eastern Kentucky and Student Organizations on twelve games to finish the OVC slate at He was a six-time Mobile (Ala.) County Belmont, the Gamecocks were able to Campus and Local High School 8-8 and a spot in the 2014 OVC Women’s Private School Coach of the Year while on avenge the setbacks with wins at home Students Basketball Tournament, where the the coast. Pietri was named the 1998 5A over those programs. • Reviewed Numerous Top Gamecocks advanced to the semi-finals. State Coach of the Year by the Alabama University Websites SPRING 2014 : 9 sports sports

during the season, Grass’ offense threw for squad in that Class 6A State champion- and 1999, including the school’s first-ever a school record 3,033 yards. Quarterback ship as Prattville claimed a 14-0 win. 10-0 regular season record in 1999. Eli Jenkins earned Freshman All-America Grass coached at Moody High Grass also served as an assistant coach honors after throwing for 887 yards and School from 2003-2005, where he took at Eufaula High School and Ashville High running for 953 more, while junior Max over a team that had won six games in School. While at Eufaula High School Shortell threw for 1,608 yards to earn the previous six years before he took from 1993-1994, he served as defensive Second Team All-OVC recognition. control. In 2004, he led his team to the coordinator and strength and condition- Freshman receiver Josh Barge was also 2004 Class 4A quarterfinals for the first ing coach while helping the school reach a Freshman All-American after setting new time in school history. the 5A quarterfinals in 1993. JSU freshman records for catches (58) and From 2002-2003, Grass was head He began his coaching career at receiving yards (885). He led a corps of coach at Albertville High School, a school Ashville High School from 1990-1992, nineteen different JSU players to catch that had won five games in the three years where he served as offensive coordinator at least one pass during the season. before he took over, and led them to the and strength and conditioning coach. Prior to coming to JSU in 2013, 2002 Class 5A quarterfinals. While at While at Ashville, he helped the school Grass was head coach at Oxford High Albertville, Grass was named the 2002 reach the state semifinals for the first time School from 2008-2012, where he posted Class 5A Coach of the Year. in school history. five straight winning seasons and a 41-16 Grass spent two seasons as the offen- Grass graduated from Jacksonville record. He helped the Yellow Jackets reach sive coordinator for Hoover High School State in 1990 with a degree in physical GRASS the playoffs four out of the five seasons he from 2000-2001. He ran an offense that education. He received a Master of TO LEAD THE GAMECOCKS IN 2014 SEASON was there, including the school’s first-ever posted an impressive 28-2 record during Physical Education from JSU in 1997 appearance in the Alabama High School his two seasons, including the 2000 Class and an EdS in administration in 2010 Athletic Association Class 6A State semi- 6A State Championship and an appear- from Lincoln Memorial University. He finals in 2011. ance in the State Championship again is married to Jada Arnold Grass ’94, and Jacksonville State University named After a loss at No. 3 Eastern sixty-five touchdowns were a new school While serving as head coach at Spain in 2001. they have three children, Jud (11), Jules (8) John Grass as the new head football coach Washington in the Quarterfinals, the record, while its school record forty-eight Park High School from 2006-2007, Grass Grass’s first head coaching job came and Jace (5). in January. Gamecocks were ranked No. 10 in The rushing touchdowns also broke the OVC was named the 2007 AHSAA Class 6A at Ashville High School, where he coached Grass served as the Gamecocks’ Sports Network FCS Top 25, the highest mark. Coach of the Year after leading his team from 1995-1999. He guided his team to assistant head coach and offensive coordi- in the program’s Division I history, while Leading the rushing attack was junior to the state championship game. Grass back-to-back postseason appearances for nator in 2013 and orchestrated an offense a No. 12 ranking in the FCS Coaches Poll All-American DaMarcus James. Also a first led his team against Clark’s Prattville the first time in school history in 1998 that set numerous school, OVC and tied the previous high set in 2010. The team All-OVC selection, James ran for a national records. He replaced Bill Clark, Gamecocks finished the year with an 11-4 school record 1,477 yards and was second who resigned to take the head coaching record, the most wins in the program’s nationally with twenty-nine rushing touch- vacancy at UAB. Division I history and tying the 1977 team downs to break the JSU and OVC records A 1990 graduate of JSU, Grass joined for the fourth-most wins in a season in in that category. James’ 174 points scored Clark’s staff in 2013 after serving as a head school history. also broke the previous JSU and OVC coach at the high school level for over Grass’ offense was record breaking records. seventeen years and compiling a 122-61 in every phase and highlighted a season James also set a JSU and OVC record career record along the way. that saw the Gamecocks set a total of forty- with five rushing touchdowns at Austin Visit us at www.thejacksonvillebookstore.com His first season at JSU exceeded nine school records, thirteen Ohio Valley Peay and joined teammates Eli Jenkins, all expectations. His offensive unit was Conference records and three NCAA Troymaine Pope and Miles Jones, to 302 Mountain Street, NW Jacksonville, AL the most prolific in JSU history, break- records. become the first foursome to each run (256) 435-7407 ing school records en route to helping Using a quick-strike attack that for one hundred yards in the same game the Gamecocks post an 11-4 record and scored twenty-four times on drives of less in FCS history against Jacksonville on across from Stadium Tower advance to the quarterfinals of the FCS than one minute, the Gamecock offense September 7. & Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium playoffs. JSU rolled over No. 16 Samford, amassed 6,637 yards of total offense, 1,755 The ground game wasn’t the only 55-14, in the first round before a convinc- yards more than any team in school his- thing that guided the Gamecocks in 2013. Save on JSU ing 31-10 win at No. 6 MicNeese State in tory, and racked up 528 points, 107 more Despite having to start three different the second round. than the previous record set in 1991. JSU’s starting quarterbacks because of injuries Textbooks & Souvenirs

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GAMBLE SOFTBALL & BASEBALL COACHES REACH RECORD WINS JSU’S NEW HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH Jacksonville State head softball coach Jana McGinnis won her 700th game at JSU on March 15 in a doubleheader sweep of Tennessee Tech at University Field. In her twenty-first season at the helm of the Gamecocks’ softball program, McGinnis reached another milestone in a career that has seen her claim seven Ohio Valley Conference championships, two Atlantic Sun championships, six NCAA Regional appearances and one NCAA Super Regional appearance. Just the second coach in program history, she has coached eight conference players of the year, six NFCA all-region players, 103 all-conference players and 144 academic Terry Gamble will lead the Gamecock Gamble has spent most of his Gamble, a graduate of the United all-conference players. She has been named conference coach of the year four times, once in the A-Sun and three times in the OVC. volleyball team into the 2014 season. coaching career in the junior college States Sports Academy, helped his 1997 Gamble has coached at the collegiate level ranks, coaching at Midland Lutheran team win the National Championship Jacksonville State baseball became the first team in the history of the Ohio Valley Conference to win six-straight elimination games for eighteen years, where he has compiled College before taking over at McNeese and was an All-American as a setter on to win the OVC Conference Championship, the fourth under head coach Jim Case. After losing 2-1 in the opening game to fall into a 799-236 overall record. He was elected State in 2009. the Western Michigan men’s club team. the elimination bracket, JSU reeled off six straight wins - the longest winning streak of the season - to eliminate every single team in to the NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Hall Gamble’s coaching honors include this year’s tournament. The Gamecocks defeated SIU-Edwardsville (7-5), and then won two nine-inning games beating Eastern Illinois of Fame in 2007, and he also won three two NJCAA Division II Coach of the Year (13-2) and Morehead State (7-1). The Gamecocks went on to win two more nine-inning games defeating No. 1 Southeast Missouri (6-2) National Championships. He spent awards; three District C Coach of the and No. 2 Tennessee Tech (10-7) to force the if necessary game the following day, where the Gamecocks defeated Tennessee Tech 4-2. the last four years as the head coach Year nods; three District D Coach of the JSU also won the OVC Tournament Championship in 2004, 2006 and 2010. at McNeese State. Year awards; one District 8 Coach of the “We are very excited to have Coach Year; seven Regional Coach of the Year Gamble lead our volleyball program,” honors and six Conference Coach of the Athletics Director, Warren Koegel said. Year accolades. He has won eight regional “He is a proven winner with almost eight championships, six state championships hundred career wins, and he has been suc- and twelve conference championships over cessful throughout his coaching career.” his career. Gamble took over a McNeese State Gamble has coached fourteen All- program that had struggled prior to Americans, seventeen Academic All- his arrival, and led the Cowgirls to the Americans, three NJCAA National Players CATCH UP ON ALL Southland Conference tournament in of the Year, seventeen All-Tournament THE GAMECOCK his first season. He coached four McNeese players, nineteen Regional Players of the CHAMPIONSHIPS AT players who were named to the All- Year, thirty-three All-Region Tournament Southland Conference team, including players, twelve conference Players of the RIFLE TEAM WINS OVC CHAMPIONSHIP GAMECOCK SOCCER REUNION GAME the 2012 SLC Newcomer of the Year. Year, one conference Newcomer of the “I’m very excited about the oppor- Year, All-State/All-Region players, forty- The Jacksonville State rifle team won its eighth Ohio JSU soccer alumni returned to campus in March for an tunity at Jacksonville State University,” six All-Conference and thirty-five All- Valley Conference Championship and it also was the third alumni reunion game. Current players teamed up with alumni Gamble said. “This program has been Conference honorable mention players. straight OVC title for the Gamecocks. The JSU rifle team for an afternoon game followed by a cookout. successful in the Ohio Valley Conference He had a Top Twenty National Ranking also made its thirteenth trip to the NCAA Championship - in the past, and I hope we can return back in fourteen of his fifteen junior college JSUGamecockSports.com the fourth straight - and finished seventh in the NCAA to the top of the league.” seasons. Championships. The Gamecocks are coached by Ron Frost.

12 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 13 TAKE THE PLEDGE Be an advocate for sports safety!

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PREVENTION• Not play through the PROGRAMpain if I am injured. • Tell my parents, coaches, athletic trainers and health care providers when I’m injured. BY JACK CROWE AND• TARRANTake VAILLANCOURT,the proper COACHSAFELY preventive steps to reduce my risk of injury by participating in annual pre-season physicals, stretching before and after workouts, staying hydrated during

Sports injuries are a widespreadpractices andthat games, over 60% of and these injuriesnot over-training.are prevent- to develop and implement an emergency is it targets the parent as well as the coach. we believe now is the right time to put issue. In fact, over 5.5• millionHelp children my teammatesable with proper understand education. there canaction be plan long-termwill be taught. To consequencesaccomplish andWe effects believe parents of youth are an integral part of a sports injury prevention program into experience a sports injurysports each year. Thisinjuries. Jacksonville State University is proud these goals, a series of online courses are the solution to reducing sports injury since action. I’m proud JSU is setting the stage for more may not seem that surprising – you may to announce a plan to help combat youth being developed by JSU in collaboration parents know their child better than any- for other education institutes around the remember getting injured• Supportas a child on the sportsSTOP injuries: Sports the JSU SportsInjuries Medicine campaign with AREI by and telling other partners. my Thefriends initial and familyone about else does.” it. Hammett also states that, country to address this issue. It is extreme- INFORMATION your local sports team of choice. The news Education Initiative. JSU is working close- course will focus on junior high and high “other unique features of the program are ly important to educate athletes, at every AND TO LEARN MORE ABOUT is peppered with stories on sports injuries ly with Andrews Research and Education school coaches. Other courses will follow the organization of the content, method of age, parents, coaches and teachers about THE NEW SPORTS INJURY lately,For from NFL more lawsuits information and payouts, to Institute and (AREI), details, STOP Sports visit Injuries, the eventfocusing pageon parks andat recreation coachesFacebook.com/STOPSportsInjuries delivery, and the available certification.” how to prevent sports injuries.” PREVENTION PROGRAM AT JSU local articles about your hometown star. Protecting Athletes and Sports Safety and parents. JSU plans to embed the “We are pleased to work with JSU The initial course for P-12 coaches is PLEASE VISIT THE STOP SPORTS The impactwww.STOPSportsInjuries.org sports injuries have on a com- (PASS), and others or to bring Fan together and/or sports contentFollow in undergraduate us at: and graduate on this sports injury prevention initia- scheduled to be launched in fall 2014. The INJURIES WEBSITE munity is a big one. medicine experts and professional educa- physical education courses for prospectiveTwitter.com/SportsSafety tive. AREI is involved in various research course for parks and recreation coaches High school athletes alone suffer two tors to develop a robust sports medicine coaches. Upon completion of a course, the projects on this very topic; it’s refreshing and parents will follow. We imagine high stopsportsinjuries.org million injuries, a half million doctor visits education program. participant (excluding parents) will take an to work with a well known university like school coaches and administrators, youth twitter.com/SportsSafety and thirty thousand hospitalizations each The vision of the initiative is to de- examination in order to become certified JSU on a course to help reduce sports sports coaches and administrators, and facebook.com/STOPSportsInjuries year. More than half (62%) of the time,Name velop best practices to help reduce the inci- in sports medicine education. injuries,” said Dr. James Andrews, founder parents will be very interested in the key organized sports-related injuries occur dur- dence of head related injuries, heat related According to Dr. John Hammett, and president of the Andrews Institute. elements of this course. ing practices. And in remote,Organization/ rural settings, injuries, sudden cardiac arrest, and over dean of the College of Education and “The stats around preventable sports inju- CoachSafely is working closely with this often means visits to the ER insteadSchool training/overuse injuries in young athletes. Professional Studies at JSU, “the result ries are staggering. We are looking forward JSU and AREI to advocate youth sports of a sports injury trained medicalAddress profes- 1The goal is to teach the necessary skills to of combining the expertise in pedagogy to building best practices in sports injury injury prevention. For more information sional. In fact, emergency room visits from recognize the symptoms associated with offered by JSU and the content knowledge prevention with JSU as our partner.” on its mission or the JSU course, please youth sports injuries rack up nearly $1 bil- these common injuries and the appropri- of Dr. Andrews and his colleagues should JSU president, Dr. William A. contact CoachSafely PR Director, Tarran SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE lion each year, according to SafeKids.org.Address 2ate action to take if the symptoms are be an effective sports medicine educational Meehan noted, “Given the national Vaillancourt at [email protected]. STOP SPORTS INJURIES VIDEO The encouraging news is health experts say observed. 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By checking this box, I certify that I am of at least 18 years of age or am completing this pledge under the supervision of a parent or guardian present. ATHLETE partners: the American Association of A component of JSU’s Institute State Colleges and Universities (AASCU); for Research and Collaboration, CORE the Council for Aid to Education; and the began in 2010 as a partnership be- National Repository of Online Courses tween Jacksonville State University and (NROC). ICF International will serve as Piedmont City Schools. Armed with the the grant evaluator. knowledge that the future success of stu- The CORE model integrates technol- dents required 21st Century skills as well ogy in classrooms and provides teach- as a new approach to teacher education, ers with professional development that the educational institutions were trans- prepares them to use technology as a tool forming classrooms at all levels “from the to support individualized learning. Other inside out,” according to Dr. Simmons. components include partnership building, From this nucleus grew a partnership of classroom support, dual enrollment and eighteen public school systems and three change management. private school systems representing 72,600 The i3 grant will build upon what students, or almost ten percent of all has already been established for CORE, Alabama public school students. with the long-term goal of implementing The first CORE workshop, which the program nationwide. There is also a took place at JSU in November 2012, strong research and assessment compo- hosted seventy attendees from these nent, as participants will be followed and part-ner schools. These educators data will be collected throughout the life discussed the CORE model and helped of the grant. fine-tune the CORE vision. Two months One of the most exciting benefits later, in January 2013, the second CORE of the grant, according to Dr. Simmons, workshop took place. There, partners is the addition of CORE Scholars, which discussed and demonstrated how they will provide five hundred dual enroll- used technology in their classrooms. CORE Program ment scholarships per year during the first By early June, when the inaugural CORE three years of the grant. Dual enrollment Academy took place on the JSU campus, allows high school students to take college 273 participants including teachers, to go National courses and earn credit toward a degree superintendents and other school ON THE while they are still in high school. systems staff joined JSU fac-ulty and WITH $11.67 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT “Our data tells us that first time staff to discuss and learn more about COVER freshman who took at least one dual teaching with technology, collaborative enrollment course at JSU have an eighty- classrooms, Bring Your Own Device BY ANGIE FINLEY five percent first-year retention rate, seven- (BYOD) initiatives and implementation, teen points higher than all JSU first-time and learning management systems. Dr. The award was for a proposal Dr. freshmen, so we know that dual enroll- Mark Milliron, a nationally recognized Simmons and her team had submitted ment has a very positive impact on student speaker on the topic of educational inno- months earlier to validate and expand success,” she says. vation, delivered the keynote. JSU’s Collaborative Regional Education “As a result of this grant, we will be Fast forward several months, to T WAS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST GIFT DR. ALICIA SIMMONS COULD HAVE RECEIVED ON THAT FRIDAY (CORE) comprehensive model, an already recruiting students, particularly students January 2014. After the December grant AFTERNOON LAST DECEMBER AS THE JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS WAS EMPTYING FOR successful program that brings technology who might not otherwise be able to pay award, the team that put together the THE HOLIDAYS. A DING FROM HER INBOX SIGNALED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN THE OFFICE to high-need, rural classrooms with the for dual enrollment courses.” grant application—Dr. Simmons, Lynn OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH/INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION THAT SHE HAD AN goal of improving college and work readi- To further understand the impact Garner and Allison Newton— had little INCOMING MESSAGE. IN THAT ONE MESSAGE, YEARS OF HARD WORK PAID OFF IN THE FORM OF AN ness among 8th-12th grade students. The of the grant on the future of CORE, one time to rest on their accomplishment. $11.67 MILLION GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S HIGHLY COMPETITIVE grant is for a five-year period and included I must first take a look back, at CORE’s By the time classes resumed after the INVESTING IN INNOVATION (I3) PROGRAM. a $1.2 million match requirement, which beginnings. holidays, the grant period had kicked in. was quickly exceeded by roughly $700,000 Dr. Simmons and her team hit the ground due to some very enthusiastic national running. 16 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 17 Some will also receive iPads. These teach- ers will return throughout the summer $350,000 AT&T GRANT and fall for additional training and sup- port. In August, there will be a CORE TO JSU IN SUPPORT OF CORE assessment data collection workshop for the participants. On June 3-5, JSU will host the second annual CORE Academy. Anticipated attendance is five hundred teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, special education coordinators and others LEFT: Fred McCallum, AT&T interested in technology and practical Alabama president (front row center), presents a check for implementation methodologies for the * $350,000 to Dr. Alicia Simmons, classroom. executive director, JSU Office As year one winds down, the work of Planning and Research/ will have only just begun. Year two calls Institute for Research and for expansion of the program and the next Collaboration; and Dr. Bill step on the journey to nationwide CORE Meehan, JSU president; while State Rep. K.L. Brown (front integration, the recruitment of additional row, left) and State Senator universities to serve as CORE incubators. Gerald Dial (front row, right) look on. In addition to Dr. Simmons, who “Everything is about collaboration; serves as project director, the grant man- we couldn’t have done any of this without Recently, representatives of the and career readiness of high school have access to the technologies that will agement team consists of Garner, project our wonderful partners and staff,” says for more AT&T Foundation, state legislators students throughout the state and put allow them to compete. I’m excited to manager; and Nina King, assistant project Dr. Simmons. INFORMATION and Jacksonville State University them on a path to future success.” see this program going strong right here director. “This project is really about the excite- gathered on the JSU campus for On behalf of JSU, CORE staff, at home.” Among the first items on the ment of everyone who is involved in edu- AT&T Foundation’s presentation and local, state and national partners, State Representative K.L. Brown, to-do list were working with i3 staff in cation in our state. It is trans-formative, VISIT THE CORE WEBSITE of a $350,000 contribution to the Dr. Alicia Simmons, executive director who lives in Jacksonville, added, “I’m Washington to handle grant specifics, and it allows us to be leaders in education, university in support of its Collaborative for Planning and Research/Institute for so proud to see our hometown univer- hiring the ten staff members needed to not only in our region and state, but corepartners.org Regional Education (CORE) model Research and Collaboration and project sity making a difference in the lives of manage components of the grant, and nationally,” she adds. OR EMAIL program. After the presentation at Bibb director of the CORE i3 grant, thanked Alabama students. This type of program planning a meeting of the partners, which What is next for CORE? [email protected] Graves Hall, the delegation visited nearby the AT&T Foundation for the generous will make a real difference in the future took place March 19-21 at JSU. In April, CORE grant evaluator ICF Ramona Wood Building to meet CORE contribution to the CORE i3 initiative. of our state.” Also on the JSU campus that week International will draw a sample of sixty- teachers, who were on campus to receive “The enthusiasm for the Collaborative were nearly seventy CORE school sys- six teachers from the original CORE technology and instruction. Regional Education (CORE) initiative tem representatives, who converged on participating rural school systems to Fred McCallum, AT&T Alabama is infectious and we welcome AT&T as JSU’s Stadium Tower on March 20 for a determine who will be part of the state president, made the presentation for a generous benefactor that understands Learning Management Systems Workshop. CORE study. Of the participants, half the AT&T Foundation. Also in atten- the importance of working together to The free, full-day workshop focused on will be the active group and half will be dance were State Senator Gerald Dial and better prepare our students for college software and building curriculum. In the control. All will get funding for their SCAN THE QR CODE State Representative K.L. Brown, along and career,” said Dr. Simmons. “This addition to technology presentations by classrooms. Also in April, students in TO WATCH THE with executive leadership from AT&T and gift will be put to good use as we learn their peers, the teachers were able to meet these classrooms will begin taking the CORE VIDEO the university. from each other through professional some of the partners who have demon- College and Work Readiness Assessment “AT&T is proud to support JSU development, teacher support and strated their commitment to CORE. (CWRA). as the university expands student learning technology.” The presence of all these entities on In mid-May, the teachers selected and technology capabilities in rural class- State Senator Gerald Dial added, the JSU campus together was one more to be part of the CORE study group will rooms here in Alabama,” said McCallum. “With an increasingly global economy, reminder of why CORE exists. come to JSU for training, where they will “Working together, we can increase college it is crucial that we make sure our students be issued a MacBook laptop computer.

18 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 19 $25,000 REGIONS SCHOLARSHIP $300,000 ALABAMA REGIONS BANK GIVES TO BUSINESS STUDENTS POWER GRANT BOOSTS APPLIED ENGINEERING PROGRAMS

Soon, students in Jacksonville State and starting salaries among the highest will provide our students with enhanced LEFT: (left-right) Dr. Charles University’s applied engineering programs of any degree program on campus. learning experiences.” Lewis, Vice President for will have the opportunity to learn and Graduates are typically employed within Beyond the benefit of a transforma- University Advancement; work on equipment comparable to what manufacturing organizations in Alabama tive technological learning environment * Dr. William A. Meehan, they will use in modern manufacturing and the surrounding region. Local for JSU students, the industrial robotic JSU President; Linda Jenkins, facilities, thanks to a very generous grant employers that seek to hire JSU gradu- cells purchased with the grant money will Anniston City President from Alabama Power Foundation. ates include Honda Manufacturing, be available to K-12 teachers participating of Regions Bank; and Wayne Johnson, Jacksonville Branch In January, the foundation an- Parker Hannifin, Industrial Automotive in the Science, Technology, Engineering Manager of Regions Bank. nounced that it would donate $300,000, Components, CVG, Hyundai, Mercedes, and Mathematics (STEM) initiative. STEM which will be used to develop a series of Anniston Army Depot, North American introduces K-12 students to careers in industrial robotics cells to replace the Bus Industries, Solutia, and Doncasters. these fields. JSU offers professional devel- fifteen year-old educational robot units Further, many employers have established opment for K-12 teachers and gives them currently in use. relationships with the program, which opportunities to demonstrate the career “The department bought its first provides opportunities for JSU students pathways through robotics integrated Regions Bank recently gifted the directors of the Lakeshore Foundation, robots in the mid-‘90s, but these robots to gain cooper-ative education experience into the curriculum. university $25,000 for a scholarship Birmingham Education Foundation, were designed specifically for educational as they pursue the degree program. Another positive result of the grant benefiting an incoming business student. and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater settings,” explains Terry Marbut, head Marbut says the new equipment will be enhancement of JSU’s ability to This scholarship will support the recipient Birmingham. He is also involved with of JSU’s Department of Technology will be more like that used in automated fulfill its service mission to manufacturing for a period of four years, giving $6,250 numerous other civic and community and Engineering. “The Alabama Power manufacturing plants. Faculty members industries in the region. JSU will create annually. organizations. “Jacksonville Foundation donation will allow us to and students will program the devices a test bed for future projects relating to “Jacksonville State University is a Of the opportunity to give back to replace these dated educational systems to paint, weld and prepare metal for robotic systems, which manufacturers in cornerstone of our community,” said his alma mater, Horton said, “A quality State University with state of the market industrial equip- production. the region may utilize to develop and test Linda Jenkins, Anniston City president of education is the foundation of success. is a cornerstone ment needed to ensure that we are “It will help the students tremen- potential design modifications in robotic Regions Bank. “It is a privilege to support For more than 125 years, Jacksonville continuing to prepare students to meet dously. When they step out into their job processes in a non-productive environ- the academic outreach of a local university State University has given students that of our community. the needs of Alabama’s manufacturing as an engineer in [the] industry, they will ment, thereby minimizing downtime. that has a major impact across the state foundation by not only teaching essential ” industries.” already have experience with the exact type Julia Segars, vice president of and around the world. Regions Bank is skills, but also fostering a commitment to - Linda Jenkins JSU’s technology and engineering of equipment [that they will use in the Alabama Power’s Eastern Division, committed to supporting education, and integrity, service and leadership. Regions department has three academic majors: workforce],” he explains. says the grant is part of the company’s this scholarship will help a deserving Bank believes in the mission of JSU, and Ap-plied Manufacturing Engineering, It is anticipated that the bid process commitment to preparing students for student receive the tools needed to achieve we are honored to help support academic Applied Electronics Engineering to purchase the equipment will begin this future success. success in the years to come.” excellence in our home state. Regions val- and Occupational Safety and Health summer. “Connecting students with technol- Bill Horton, the North Central ues its relationship with JSU, and we look Management. Students in the applied “We will incorporate the develop- ogy means connecting them with opportu- Alabama president of Regions Bank, forward to building on our support in the engineering programs learn to use the ment of the robotic cells into our courses nity and preparing graduates to meet the signed the scholarship. Horton received years to come.” latest industrial manufacturing technology, to provide valuable, practical experiences current and future needs of manufacturing his bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville which will ready them for the jobs that for our students,” says Marbut. “The plan industries in our region. Alabama Power State University and is a graduate of the await them after graduation. is to develop several robotic cells with believes in the power of education and its Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana And those jobs are definitely avail- each cell designed for a specific industrial role in propelling us into the future, and State University. He has been with Regions able. Graduates of JSU’s applied engineer- application. This process will take time but we are delighted to partner with JSU in for forty years and serves on the board of ing programs are in high demand with this effort.” placement rates above ninety percent 20 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 21 While attending Jacksonville State The Randy and Debra Jones Annual University in the seventies, Randy Jones Scholarship provides $25,000 a year for didn’t exactly have it easy. At times he the next two years for scholarships for worked as a carpenter’s and plumber’s as- promising students with financial need sistant. He took most of his classes at night who are transferring to JSU from Gadsden because he worked during the days. Randy State Community College, Snead State graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Community College or Northeast marketing in 1976 and Debra followed Alabama Community College. Randy and soon after in 1982 earning a Bachelor of Debra have also made plans to leave their Science in accounting. legacy at JSU through a $1,000,000 estate RANDY AND Jones is the principal agent of Randy gift. Jones & Associates, Inc. and currently Dr. Charles Lewis, executive director at Jacksonville State University DEBRA JONES serves as a member of the JSU Board of of the JSU Foundation, Inc., says “Randy Trustees. He and his wife attribute their and Debra have been enthusiastic sup- by Supporting our Future SCHOLARSHIP success to earning their degrees. “It all porters of JSU and especially the students BY SHELBY DELAP starts with education,” he says. Jones from their region who attend here. Their emphasized that this is not just a scholar- gift for transfer scholarships will encourage ship for a strong academic achiever; he students from area community colleges hopes that the funding will go to deserving to achieve their dream of obtaining a students with drive, “not necessarily for four-year degree at JSU. Additionally, the Consider your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our students someone who got a 32 on their ACT and Jones’ estate gift will join with other such and programs through a planned gift to Jacksonville State University. has a 4.0 GPA.” gifts in the decades to come, providing the It’s easier than you might think. Through a gift in your estate enhanced private funding that will assure the university prospers in the future.” or a life-income gift you can partner with us in assuring that future generations of students at JSU have the resources they will need

This February saw a moment of I need[ed] to be. We’ve enjoyed Samford, to unlock their dreams and reach their potential. You don’t have to be marked generosity: an endowed scholar- but JSU is our love. It was time to try to a certain age or very wealthy to provide a gift that changes students’ ship to Jacksonville State University from do something special.” lives. There are several ways you can make a lasting impact at JSU Dave and Sue Belcher. After coming to The Belchers established an endowed Jacksonville from Roanoke, Dave originally scholarship at the Jacksonville State through a planned gift: include JSU in your will, donate a portion of your planned to transfer to Auburn after two University Foundation with very open retirement assets to the university, or name JSU as a beneficiary years. He soon realized the opportuni- and generous terms, reflecting their wish of a life insurance policy, just to name a few. Your gift can be designated ties that Jacksonville State presented and to help underprivileged students of all decided to stay. As a student, Belcher was backgrounds. The gift may be given to to establish a scholarship fund or provide ongoing resources involved in the Baptist Campus Ministry, undergraduate or graduate students who for an academic or athletic program. Become a part of our future ROTC, played football, and served as maintain a 3.0 grade point average. It is president of the Student Government preferred that applicants be U.S. citizens and support our students on their journey to where they are going! Association. He graduated from the who are residents of Alabama. College of Education in 1959. Since then, Dr. Charles Lewis, executive director the Belchers have had a history of support- of the JSU Foundation, Inc. says, “We are ing academia. Dave currently serves as a very grateful that Dave and Sue Belcher MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY DAVE AND SUE trustee at Samford University. He and his have chosen to make such a wonderful gift WWW.JSU.EDU/GIVING wife, Sue, reside in Birmingham where to the university. Through their generos- BELCHER they own a business. ity they have created a legacy at JSU that Reflecting on his life in Jacksonville will provide financial assistance to future For more information contact SCHOLARSHIP and meeting his lifelong love, Sue, Dave students who may not have been able to Dr. Charles R. Lewis BY SHELBY DELAP Belcher said that he realized, “this is where attend JSU without the Belchers’ direct (256) 782-5003 | [email protected] investment in their lives.” 22 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 23 with alumni with alumni

STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WITH ALUMNI Eleven of the SAA Ambassadors attended the District 3 ASAP Leadership Conference in February. SAA’s Katherine Lee was elected as the Alabama State Representative for the JSU ALUMNI EVERYWHERE ARE GATHERING AND HAVING FUN. 2014-2015 school year. JSU alumnus and former president of the organization, Mr. Chris PICTURED ARE SCENES FROM JUST A FEW ALUMNI EVENTS Lundy, met with the current students to give them some advice on what to expect in the HELD OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS. ‘real world’ after graduation.

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The 6th Annual Student Etiquette Dinner was held on March 5 in Leone Cole Auditori- um and had a record attendance of 125 students. At the dinner students are taught both Catch up on all the latest dining and business etiquette skills to help them prepare for professional situations. alumni news and events at ST. CLAIR COUNTY DINNER DR. MEEHAN WITH THE CORNELIEUS BLOUNT COUNTY ALUMNI AND www.jsu.edu/alumni FAMILY WHO DONATED 1928 & 1929 STUDENT COOKOUT YEARBOOKS TO JSU AT THE Don’t miss out on important BLOUNT COUNTY COKOUT information. We need your e-mail address. Please e-mail us at [email protected].

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FOUNDATION BOARD ADDS NEW DIRECTORS

WILLIAM R. “BILL” JONES CLASS OF ’70 HONORED

In February, Mr. Bill Jones was serving eight presidents (two interim) and including, the Montgomery Symphony honored at the annual Higher Education three chancellors. During this time, he Orchestra Board, Easter Seals Rehabilita- Partnership (HEP) Alumni Task Force took a leave of absence to serve two years tion Center Board, Montgomery Rotary banquet in Montgomery, Ala. The HEP as special assistant of Dr. David Mathews Club Board of Directors and the Brewbak- Leadership Award is based on personal who was selected to become the secre- er School PTA Board of Directors. contributions that help make the case tary of the then, Health, Education and Mr. Jones graduated from Jacksonville that higher education is important to the Welfare Department in Washington, D.C. State University in 1970. It was there that people of Alabama. Mr. Jones was recog- He is also retired from the Alabama Air he met his wife, Mrs. Victoria (Vicky) Wag- nized because of his service and dedication National Guard with twenty-one years of ner Jones, through the JSU International to higher education throughout his career. service. House Program. He and Vicky reside in Recently retired from government He has served in leadership posi- Tallassee, Ala. and have two grown sons. KEN HOWELL GARY ANGEL DR. CHRISTIE SHELTON relations, Mr. Jones was employed by the tions in a volunteer capacity in numerous University of Alabama for forty-two years; community and charitable organizations The JSU Foundation Board, Inc. has of Fame in 2009. He and his wife Brenda added three new directors-Ken Howell Walker Angel ’70 have been loyal and (Anniston), Gary Angel (Jacksonville) and significant donors to JSU over the years. Dr. Christie Shelton (JSU Faculty). Dr. Christie Shelton is a 1996 and Ken Howell is a 1972 graduate of 2002 graduate of JSU with a Bachelor of JSU with a Bachelor of Science degree Science and a Master of Science degree in in accounting. He is the president of nursing. She also holds a PhD from the like JSU Auto Custom Carpets, a multi-million University of Alabama in Birmingham. dollar corporation located in Anniston She is the dean of the College of Nursing on facebook that employees over 150 workers in two at JSU. She has worked with the depart- STAY IN TOUCH WITH states. Ken is a CPA and formerly owned ment for more than thirteen years. Her YOUR JSU ALUMNI an accounting firm in Anniston. He is an positions have included associate dean, AND ACTIVITIES! avid supporter of JSU and JSU athletics. College of Nursing, director of the Bach- IT IS A GREAT RESOURCE He also serves on the Oxford City School elor of Science in Nursing program, mem- FOR RECEIVING JSU INFO. Foundation and as president of the Annis- ber of the nursing faculty, clinical associate AND PROFESSIONAL ton Country Club. He and his wife Jenny for the nursing arts lab, and co-principal NETWORKING. recently established a full scholarship at investigator/project director for a $3.2 mil- JSU. lion grant to study health effects of PCBs Gary Angel is a 1969 graduate of JSU (polychlorinated biphenyls) in Anniston. with a Bachelor of Science degree in math. He is a general contractor and the owner of the Calhoun Development Company. Gary, who played basketball at JSU, is an active member of the Gamecock Club and facebook.com/jsualumniassociation was inducted into the JSU Athletic Hall

26 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2013 : 27 with alumni Join the JSU National Alumni Association 9TH ANNUAL JSU for a taste of Ireland! SPRING SHRIMP BOIL March 24-31, 2015 The Calhoun County Alumni Chapter and the Student Alumni Association teamed up for their 9th annual JSU Alumni Spring Shrimp Boil on April 17. This year’s event was the JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY largest yet with over 350 attendees. The JSU steel drum band provided the entertainment. Join us next year - April 16, 2015! A ASSOCIATION

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28 : GEM OF THE HILLS view the trip schedule at www.jsu.edu/alumni alumnotes alumnotes

Benjamin Jacob Ledbetter ’13 and Kaycee Ellen Dil- Commission and Foundation and served in many Seymour West, Jr., Jacksonville, Ala., November 10, lion, October 27, 2013, Rome, Ga. capacities with the Alabama Broadcasters Association 2013. He owned and operated West Hardware, West (1968-70). He was selected Broadcaster of the Year Construction and West Realty in Jacksonville for ALUM Casey Walker ’13 and Lauren Gentry Walker ’13, (1978) and was inducted into the Alabama Broadcast- many years and was a two-term member of the City notes September 14, 2013, at Wills Creek Vineyards, Atal- ers Hall of Fame (2008). Council. la, Ala. Mr. Walker is the assistant general manager at *Allison Renae Reed Jenkins ’12 and her husband, *Julianna E. McGathy ’08 and Wesley Couch, Octo- The Hampton Inn of Jacksonville, Ala. Mrs. Walker Jerome Elder Coleman, Newnan, Ga., March 31, JSU RETIRED FACULTY/STAFF BIRTHS Patrick, Fort Payne, Ala., announce the birth of their ber 26, 2013. Mrs. Couch is employed by Anniston is an office administrator for NBIS in Atlanta, Ga. 2014. Mr. Coleman played both football (1976-’79) *pictured below She was president of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority at and baseball (1978-’81) for JSU. He also played minor Maria Jane (Ria Jane) Clinkscales Chiepalich, daughter, Madeline Jade, January 5, 2014. Mrs. Jen- Army Depot. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Jacksonville, Ala., February 18, 2014. She was an kins is an RN at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Business Management from JSU. Mr. Couch is part JSU. The couple resides in Kennesaw, Ga. league baseball with the Montreal Expos organiza- 1990-1999 tion and was inducted into the Coweta County (Ga.) officer in the U.S. Navy Waves during World War II While at JSU, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta, owner of Couch’s Jewelers in Anniston, Ala. Mrs. Meghan Worthington ’13 and Andy Street, March 8, Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. Mr. Coleman was active where she was able to attend Massachusetts Institute the JSU Ambassadors and the Southerners. Couch and her husband reside in Anniston, Ala. Kenneth Massenburg ’95 and Jana Osborne Massen- 2014, Rainbow City, Ala. in coaching aspiring athletes with the Coweta County of Technology studying meteorology. She forecasted burg ’96, Glencoe, Ala., welcomed the birth of their weather for navy pilots in training in Jacksonville, Beverly Diane Neal ’08 and Darryl Fitzgerald Hous- Recreation Department and he played baseball with fourth child, Ahna Kay Lucille, February 2, 2014. Fla. Mrs. Chiepalich was a member of the JSU math ton, December 7, 2013, at the Main Post Chapel at the Newnan Pirates in the Amateur League. Ahna Kay has two big sisters, Adley (11) and Aida WEDDINGS department faculty from 1961 until her retirement *pictured below Fort Stewart, Ga. The couple resides in Hinesville, OBITUARIES (9) and a big brother Aaron (4). Mr. Massenburg is in 1982. Ga. Mrs. Houston is employed by the U.S. Army. (Unless otherwise noted, the following information William Earl Dabbs, Eastaboga, Ala., January 8, a tech specialist at Earthlink Business and Mrs. Mas- 1960-1969 was taken from newspaper obituary notices) 2014. He served in the U.S. Army with the 167th senburg is a dietitian at Healthsouth. Infantry, 31st Division. He fought in World War II, Dr. Nell Griffin, Gadsden, Ala., January 9, 2013. Ashley Nichole Stewart ’08/’10 and Benjamin She was a retired JSU English professor with twenty- Thomas Singleton, December 28, 2013, Piedmont, RETRACTION Pacific Conflict, in New Guinea and was honorably 2000-2012 Joe A. Garner ’61 and Doris Wright Hubbard one years of service. Ala. Mrs. Singleton is employed by the Cleburne discharged as a staff sergeant in 1945. ’65/’74, January 18, 2014, Birmingham, Ala. Mr. In our winter 2013 GEM, we mistakenly listed Garner was a JSU cheerleader and active in the County Board of Education. Chad Wesley Cofield ’00 and Randi Fowler Cofield ELIZABETH ANN SKIDMORE HAAS ’57, Madi- M. David Dawson, Anniston, Ala., January 25, 2014. Margie Kirby Harmon, Jacksonville, Ala., February SGA. He was also commissioned through the JSU son, Ala., as deceased. We received that information 25, 2014. She was retired from JSU as a housekeeping ’07, Boaz, Ala., welcomed the birth of their son, 2010-2014 He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega at JSU. Mr. Case Walker, July 17, 2013. The Cofields also have ROTC program. Mrs. Garner was a member of the in error and apologize to her, her family and friends. Dawson was active in the Anniston community, supervisor. a daughter, Caroline Weslee (5). Mrs. Cofield was a Southerners. She is now Ann Skidmore Walden and currently Jessica Leigh Turner ’10 and Bradley Jay Gaines, serving as the chairman of the City Planning Com- JSU cheerleader. resides in Madison, Ala. Dinah Ray Horn Hudson ‘72, Ohatchee, Ala., January 11, 2014, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Mrs. Gaines mission and as city councilman for Ward 4. He also 1980-1989 served on the board of directors for both SouthTrust December 25, 2013. She was a JSU nursing instruc- was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. CORRECTION *Fayelle Ward Ewuakye ’04 and her husband, Samu- Bank and the Berman Museum. Formerly employed tor until her retirement in 1989. el, Powder Springs, Ga., welcomed the birth of their Noel Winston Fendlason ’89/’95 and Lynn Houck, Molly Carol Easter ’12 and Brody Lee Thomas, Dr. Tom Cochis was incorrectly listed as having been by Anniston Pathology, he also served as the assistant second daughter, Noelle Sophia Kukuua, November September 19, 2013, Birmingham, Ala. Mr. Fendla- Floyd David Lockridge, Piedmont, Ala., December 8, December 28, 2013, at the Michael Wedding Barn. a retired JSU Coach. He was a retired JSU biology coroner for Calhoun County. 6, 2013. They also have another daughter, Naomi. son is employed by the Social Security Administra- 2013. Employed by JSU for many years, he took pride Mrs. Thomas is employed by the Chambers County professor. We apologize to his family and friends for Mrs. Ewuakye was a housing RA while at JSU. tion in Birmingham. in keeping the facilities and grounds clean. (Ala.) Board of Education. this error. Margaret Fuqua Deason, Alpharetta, Ga., Febru- ary 16, 2014. Mrs. Deason was one of the original D. Brian Smith ’05 and his wife, Miranda Long 2000-2009 1930-1939 Angela Delane Evans ’12 and Nathan Wesley ATTENDED ONLY OR DATE OF employees of Jacksonville State Bank as assistant Smith ’06, Trussville, Ala., announce the birth of Formby, November 16, 2013, Alexandria, Ala. Mrs. GRADUATION UNKNOWN manager at the Weaver location and VP and branch their first child, Caroline, November 5, 2013. Mr. Daniel Leon Brooks ’02 and Aprile Dawn Presto, Jewell Phillips Tucker ’35/’57, Ottawa Hills, Ohio, Formby is employed by the Calhoun County Board manager in Jacksonville until retiring from South- Smith was a member of the Pi Kappa Phi frater- September 23, 2013, on the island of Antigua. They Charles Frank Boman, Gadsden, Ala., January 26, date of death unknown. The alumni office was noti- of Education as a substitute teacher. Trust Bank (now Wells Fargo). nity and Mrs. Smith was a member of the Alpha followed with a reception at the JSU Alumni House 2012. He had served in the military in the Korean fied during the annual phonathon that Mrs. Tucker Omicron Pi sorority at JSU. Mr. Smith is employed War as chief announcer and program director of is deceased. on October 26. The couple resides in Huntsville, Ala. Julia Elizabeth Griffin ’12 and Matthew Lee Parris Jeannette Irwin Gallahar, Jacksonville, Ala., Novem- as an attorney and the disability practice manager at Armed Forces Radio Services. In 1958, he became ’13, January 18, 2014. Mrs. Parris was a member ber 23, 2013. She was a secretary at Calhoun County Wettermark Keith, LLC, Birmingham. Mrs. Smith is known for naming Gadsden the “City of Champi- 1940-1949 *Misty Faith Cassell ’04/’07 and Brandon James Ray, of Alpha Xi Delta and is employed as an account Career Technical Center and Calhoun County the marketing and communications coordinator at March 22, 2014, Saks, Ala. Mrs. Ray is employed by ons.” He was manager and stockholder of WGAD, Material Center. manager with Omega Financial Inc., Columbus, Ga. Inez Williams Livingston ’45, Marietta, Ga., January Thompson Tractor Company, Birmingham. JSU as the assistant athletic director for compliance. treasurer and stockholder of WEYY (Talladega) and Mr. Parris was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and is 1, 2011. The alumni office was notified by the post She was a peer counselor and active in the Baptist bought WETO (Gadsden) in 1963 and changed its Mary Ann Shanklin Gullion, Linton, Ala., October pursuing a teaching career in Columbus, Ga. office that she is deceased. She had been a retired Campus Ministry while a student at JSU. The couple call letters to WJBY. In 1966, he put what is now 22, 2003. The alumni office was recently notified teacher with the Cobb County (Ga.) Board of Educa- resides in Jacksonville. known as Q-104 (WLJM-FM) on the air. Mr. Boman during the annual phonathon that Mrs. Gullion is was commissioner of Alabama Public Television’s deceased. tion. Mrs. Livingston had been married to the late James Richard Livingston ’45. Warren Lee, Birmingham, Ala., December 15, 2013. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. The alumni John A. Hammond ’47, Reform, Ala., February 15, office was notified by Sig Ep Chapter Counselor, 2013. The alumni office was notified during the Randy Vice, of his death. annual phonathon that Mr. Hammond is deceased. He had played football for JSU and was retired from Curtis Vaughn McDaniel, Anniston, Ala., November Sears. 7, 2013, of a massive heart attack. He played football for JSU in 1992 and 1993 and played on the 1993 Catherine Trotter Jordan ’48, Fort Payne, Ala., Au- National Championship team. He was named an gust 5, 2013. Mrs. Jordan was a retired teacher. While All-American his senior year. at JSU, Mrs. Jordan was a member of the Baptist Campus Ministry. She was married to the Carolyn M. Tate, Norcross, Ga., November 13, 2013. late James P. Trotter ’49. She was a teacher at Norcross Elementary for twenty- five years, always stressing to her students to continue Clement Thomas Burgess, Jr. ’48, Perry, Fla., January their education and strive for as much education as 15, 2013. The alumni office was notified during the possible. She was also very well known for being one annual phonathon that Mr. Burgess is deceased. of the best southern cooks around. Sarah Cox Pope ’48, Marietta, Ga., December 20, 2013. She taught English at Sprayberry High School in Marietta.

30 : GEM OF THE HILLS Noelle Sophia Ewuakye (left), Madeline Jade Jenkins (middle), Misty Faith Cassell and Brandon James Ray (right) Julianna E. McGathy and Wesley Couch (left) SPRING 2014 : 31 alumnotes

Carter Lee Smith ’48, Virginia Beach, Va., August James Vernon Thorne ’54, Leesburg, Fla., May 14, Judith Summerville Lucas ’61, Rome, Ga., December 6, 2010. At the age of fifteen, he became a volunteer 2013. Mr. Thorne was a retired superintendent of the 30, 2013. The alumni office was notified by another firefighter with the Franconia Fire Department Cullman County (Ala.) Board of Education. He was JSU alumna that Mrs. Lucas is deceased. She was a (founded by his father and uncle) and was an active married to Nelta Cagle Thorne ’54. retired teacher with the Floyd County Board of Edu- volunteer for fifty years. He served in the Army and cation, having taught at East Rome and West Rome worked for other government agencies until his retire- Billy Wayne Mayfield ’55, Gadsden, Ala., September High Schools before eventually settling at Coosa ment to Virginia Beach in 1992. 2, 2013. After graduation, he taught at Disque Junior High where her career spanned four decades. After High for two years, and then served as principal retirement, she ran a seasonal store (The Christmas George Hugh Warren ’48, Florence, Ala., December at Dwight Elementary School. He also worked in Shop) before transitioning to the year-round store 9, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army in World War public relations for Coca Cola for five years. He then The White Rabbit for twenty years. During the years, II in North Africa, Italy and Okinawa. Rev. Warren served as Etowah County assistant superintendent of she treated downtown Rome to a different pictur- accepted the call to ministry and his pastorates in- education and retired with the Gadsden City School esque Christmas window scene each year. cluded churches in Gadsden, Kosciusko (Miss.), and System as assistant superintendent with thirty-eight in Florence, where he retired in 1986 after serving years of service. He was the federal project director Henry Edmund Arnold, Jr. ’62, Centre, Ala., Septem- twenty-two years. Mr. Warren was married to Mary for both county and city systems and taught night ber 28, 2013. Mr. Arnold served six terms (twenty- Frances Lockridge Warren ’46 since 1943. classes at Gadsden State. four years) as Cherokee County superintendent of education. 1950-1959 Willie Bettie Love Cobb ’56, Anniston, Ala., September 23, 2013. Mrs. Cobb taught school in Charley “Catfish” Baker ’62, Gadsden, Ala., January Doris Dean Nunnelley Hughes ’50, Albertville, Ala., the Tallapoosa (Ga.) City School System for eight 28, 2014, of a heart attack. Commissioned through January, 2014. She was a retired teacher with the years and then returned to Alabama to teach for the the JSU ROTC program, Mr. Baker also played Guntersville City Board of Education. Mrs. Hughes remaining thirty-three years of her career at Oxford football for JSU. He was a teacher, coach, business- had been married to the late James Earl Hughes ’51. Middle School. man and served as assistant auditor for the State of Did you leave your name in Alabama. Margaret Story Gallahar ’52, Gulf Breeze, Fla. The Robert Bishop ’57, Centre, Ala., date of death alumni office was notified by the post office that unknown. John E. Phillips ’62, West Palm Beach, Fla., May 30, she is deceased. She was a retired teacher with the 2013. Mr. Phillips played football for JSU. He was a Albertville (Ala.) City Board of Education. Ray Jerome Carter ’57, Cedartown, Ga., October retired teacher and coach. STONE... AT YOUR 21, 2013. The alumni office was notified by a family Anne Moore Giles ’52, Jacksonville, Fla., March member during the recent phonathon that Mr. Joseph Franklin Gilliland ’63, Russellville, Ala., 13, 2014. She began her teaching career in Atlanta, Carter is deceased. He had been a retired teacher March 23, 2014. Judge Gilliland started his law career Ga. before moving to Jacksonville, Fla., where she with the Haralson County Board of Education. in 1972 as an attorney in Franklin County. He then ALMA MATER? taught at Englewood Elementary for thirty-five years served as district court judge for Franklin County. (1954-1989). David Homer Myer, Sr. ’57, Jacksonville, Ala., Janu- He later taught as an adjunct professor at Northwest Make sure you left your mark at ary 22, 2014. Community College. Afterwards, he served as a judge Kenneth Earl Conaway ’53, Anniston, Ala., March for the Social Security Administration in Montgom- JSU for future generations to see! 6, 2014. He was a chemical engineer and a retired Vera Lee Jones ’59, Gadsden, Ala. The alumni office ery before transferring to the Florence, Ala., office. U.S. Army Lt. Colonel. Mr. Conaway had worked for was notified by a family member recently that Ms. His final position was hearing office law judge for the Purchase a brick to be placed at Westinghouse, Engelhard Minerals and Chemicals Jones is deceased. She was a retired teacher. Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication and and Bickerstaff Clay Products during his career. He Review in Florence. While at JSU, Judge Gilliland the JSU Alumni house for only $50. www.jsu.edu/alumni/alumniservices.html played football for JSU. Horace Edwin “Bill” Kirk ’59, Tuscaloosa, Ala., April was a member of the Baptist Campus Ministry and Proceeds from this brick program will be used to fund 8, 2013. He served in the Alabama National Guard the Southerners. scholarships for deserving students at JSU. Thank you for your support! Faye Pace Little ’53, Anniston, Ala., February 28, and was active for years in farm equipment and 2014. Mrs. Little was a retired accountant for Frame automotive equipment sales. Hoyt LeCroy ’63, Clarkesville, Ga., November 4, ALUMNI BRICK ORDER FORM $50 PER BRICK Engineering with forty-two years of service. 2013, after a battle with cancer. He was a percussion Please complete the following information and return to: Benjamin Meriwether Smith ’59, Fort Payne, Ala., leader with the Southerners at JSU and that legacy JSU Alumni Relations Office, 700 Pelham Road North Method of Payment (please check one) Wren Waites ’53, Talladega, Ala., March 9, 2013. August 13, 2013. lives on through his granddaughter Kathie who is Jacksonville, AL 36265 Mr. Waites was a postal carrier for the Talladega Post currently marching with the Southerners. Mr. LeCroy Check (make your check payable to: 1960-1969 Office for over thirty-five years. He also served as the was a retired instrumental music coordinator with Purchaser’s Name (please print) ______JSU Foundation) clerk/treasurer at the Cherry Street Church of God the DeKalb County (Ga.) Board of Education. He for over twenty years. Bobby Louis Williamson ’60, Vestavia Hills, Ala., July was married to Karen Adams LeCroy ’64. Address______VISA Mastercard American Express 11, 2013. Mr. Williamson was a retired underwriter City______State______Zip______Harold Lloyd “Luke” Worthy ’53, Boaz, Ala., August with American Insurance Brokers, Inc. Annie Jewel Fowler ’65, Grove Oak, Ala., June 26, Phone (Home)______(Work)______Account # ______Exp. Date______12, 2013. Mr. Worthy was a retired instructor 2010. She was a retired teacher with the Dekalb at Snead State Community College. He played Barbara Goodson Garrett ’61, Pensacola, Fla. The County Board of Education. E-mail Address ______Signature ______basketball at JSU. The alumni office was notified by alumni office was notified during the annual phona- a family member during the annual phonathon that thon that Mrs. Garrett is deceased. She was a retired Mary Elizabeth Sellers Riddle ’65, Prattville, Ala. The “I’m purchasing a brick as a gift for:” Mr. Worthy is deceased. teacher with the Escambia County (Ala.) Board of alumni office was notified by the post office that Ms. Name______BRICK SIZE: 4” x 8” Education. Riddle is deceased. She was a retired teacher with the Address______Three lines, 16 characters or spaces per line (Indicate your engraving Calvin Coolidge Goza ’54, Fyffe, Ala., February 14, Autauga County Board of Education. City______State______Zip______information in the boxes below) 2009. Mr. Goza was a World War II veteran and was a retired farmer. Yes, please notify recipient of my gift.

Willadene Kane ’54, Birmingham, Ala., June 25, 2013. She was a retired teacher. The alumni office In Memory of or (name) was notified by her stepson of her death. Samples: (name) Class of ’____ Class of ’____ Go Gamecocks

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Ralph L. Watkins ’65, Wedowee, Ala., January 25, Terry Floyd Sanders ’69, Alabaster, Ala., March 31, Thomas Sidney Downing ’72/’73, Anniston, Ala., 2014, from complications of open heart surgery. 2014. Mr. Sanders was retired from the Jefferson April 30, 2011, at the age of ninety-three. He was He served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Watkins had a County Board of Education, having served as voca- founder and president of the Peoples Finance Com- long and successful career in the banking industry, tional teacher at W.A. Berry High School (1970-’77), pany of Anniston and, along with his wife, founded beginning as a branch manager with First National as assistant principal/principal at Leeds High School the Mary Carter Paint and Supplies Store, later Bank (which later became SouthTrust Bank) of (1977-’84), at Greenwood Jr. High (1984-’90), at known as Downing’s General Store in Anniston. Anniston and eventually becoming the executive Pleasant Grove High (1990-’95), and at Greenwood He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. vice president at SouthTrust. After thirty years in An- Elementary (1995-’00), concluding a total service niston, he relocated to Randolph County where he career of thirty-two years. Wayne Alan Boozer ’73, Davenport, Iowa, March 7, served as president of SouthTrust there and retired 2014. Commissioned through the JSU ROTC pro- in 1996 after almost forty years in banking. He was Leeta Higgins Thomas ’69, LaFayette, Ala., February gram he served as an army officer from 1974 to 1977. active in many civic organizations and was an avid 3, 2013. She spent more than thirty-five years teach- He retired in June, 2012, from the U.S. Army where fisherman. He developed an interest in Aladdin-style ing in area schools and served for more than sixty he served as a DA civilian for over thirty years with lamps, researching their history, collecting them and years as pianist and organist for her church and at his most recent position being an engineer assigned attending national exhibits and eventually became an local nursing homes. to ARDEC at Rock Island Arsenal. Mr. Boozer was a Aladdin Knight. member of the Baptist Campus Ministry at JSU. Terry Woodrow Owens ’69, Decatur, Ala., October Kenneth Vernon White ’65, Rogersville, Ala., No- 27, 2012. Mr. Owens played football and basketball Richard Milton Flor ’73/’75, Anniston, Ala., Decem- vember 5, 2012, after a battle with cancer. He retired at JSU. He was drafted by both the NFL’s Chicago ber, 2013. He was retired from the Anniston Police in 2001 after twenty-eight years with International Bears and the AFL’s San Diego Chargers in 1966. He Department after twenty years of service. Paper and then ran a sawmill for several years. He opted to play for the Chargers, playing eleven years also raised cattle. until a back injury forced him to retire. Afterwards, Barnett Franklin Jackson ’73, Altoona, Ala., March Mr. Owens became a State Farm Insurance agent for 20, 2011. The alumni office was notified by the post Hugh Thomas Hurt ’66, Arlington, Tex., December more than thirty-five years in Decatur, Ala. office that Mr. Jackson is deceased. He was a retired 21, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army and then spent teacher and had been a member of the Baptist Cam- almost thirty-nine years as an executive in the phar- 1970-1979 pus Ministry at JSU. maceutical industry. Mr. Hurt was also very active in mission work for his church. Thomas Leslie Camp ’70, Jacksonville, Ala., October Randy Burns Brooks ’74, Anniston, Ala., October 23, 2013. Mr. Camp was a member of the Baptist 14, 2012, of accidental drowning. He practiced law Leota Gregg Hodges ’67, Somerville, Ala., March 18, Campus Ministry and a charter drummer of the in Anniston for over thirty years and was a senior 2005. The alumni office was recently notified by the Southerners. He was a retired teacher with the partner of Brooks, Harmon and Johnston. A member post office that Mrs. Hodges is deceased. Dekalb County Board of Education. of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Associa- tion, he served on its board of directors and was a Herman Douglas Ponder ’68/’77, Jacksonville, Ala., Juanita Weems Hinton ’70, Gadsden, Ala., February long-time regional vice president. He was also a past December 12, 2013. He was retired from Gads- 20, 2011. She taught English at Disque Junior High president of the Calhoun-Cleburne County Bar den State Community College where he was the and later retired as the librarian at Hinson Middle Association. information technology director. After retirement he School. She continued to attend writing classes, served as adjunct faculty at JSU and Ayers Technical to write and to share her many stories. Her book, Edward Daniel Deavers ’74, Dallas, Ga., February 12, School. Mr. Ponder also served his country during Dear David, When I Was Young, was written for her 2010. The alumni office received information during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He was married to only grandchild, David Hinton Lawrence, and was the annual phonathon that Mr. Deavers is deceased. Martha Brown Ponder ’54. published in 2006. The book recounted stories of He had been a member of the Southerners and was a her childhood as the daughter of cotton mill workers professor at The Walker School. James Woodrow Waldrop, Sr. ’68, Hueytown, Ala., in Piedmont during the Depression and led to her October 19, 2013. Mr. Waldrop served in the U.S. column in the Messenger and the Piedmont Journal Wanda Sue Cockrell Fehl ’74, Dacula, Ga., January Army. He worked for Alabama Power for twenty years called “Better Times A’Comin’.” 22, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. and for Regions Bank. Linda Joyce Jones ’70, Covington, La., February 24, Robert Wayne Fuller ’74, Jacksonville, Ala., March Harold Steven Wilson ’68/’70, Jasper, Ala., Novem- 2014. She was a cheerleader for JSU in 1966 and 9, 2014. Mr. Fuller retired from the Army National ber 24, 2012. He was retired from Drummond Co. 1967. Guard after eighteen years of active service and and the Walker County Board of Education. Mr. served during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Wilson was married to Gloria Guin Wilson ’68/’71. Kathleen Melton Kennington ’70, Hokes Bluff, Ala., March 19, 2014. She taught at Hokes Bluff Elemen- Myra Alford Guthrie ’74, Gadsden, Ala., February George G. Adams ’69, Atlanta, Ga., February 6, tary from 1970 to 1987. 19, 2014. Mrs. Guthrie was retired from the Etowah 2014. Mr. Adams was a member of the Alpha Tau County Board of Education with forty years of Omega fraternity and a cheerleader for JSU. He was Peggy Galloway Smallwood ’70/’80, Albertville, service and served teachers throughout Alabama with retired from the American Red Cross. Ala., June 23, 2012. She had been a teacher with the her work in the EEA. Mrs. Guthrie was married to Dekalb County Board of Education. Billy Guthrie ‘77/’95. Beverly Ann Kiker ’69, Missoula, Mont., January 1, 2013. Although a one-time business owner, she devot- Virginia Boozer Lyons ’71/’78, Madison, Ala., March Patsy Bowen Morrison ’74, Pelham, Ala., February ed her last years as a real estate broker in Missoula. 26, 2012. Mrs. Lyons taught for awhile at JSU but she 20, 2014. She taught special education at Ensley High was retired after twenty-five years of service with the School and was a cheerleading sponsor until she Jimmy T. Lacy ’69, Albertville, Ala., July 22, 2013. Cherokee County School System. retired in 2000. Mr. Lacy owned and operated Lacy’s Carpet & In- teriors Inc. for thirty years, retiring in 2008. He was Bobby Dean Dailey ’72, Homewood, Ala., January married to Rosemary Spencer Lacy ’68 for forty-four 13, 2013. The alumni office was notified by his wife years and was a member of the Delta Chi fraternity. of his death.

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Russell Eugene “Gene” Taylor ’74/’81, Weaver, Ala., David Luther Miller ’77, Jacksonville, Ala., December Walter Thomas Lee ’87, Panama City, Fla., January Elizabeth “Beth” Liner ’95, Jacksonville, Ala., March safety communications, Mrs. Jance was employed by December 1, 2013. He began his coaching career in 27, 2013. The alumni office was advised by Mr. 22, 2014. He served as chairman of the board of 21, 2014. Ms. Liner had been employed at Lab Corp the St. Louis County Communications Department Rockdale County, Ga. in 1974 and coached at several Miller’s wife during the annual phonathon that Mr. commissioners for the Anniston Housing Authority. for twenty-five years. not only as a first line dispatcher, but as a center schools in Georgia before moving to Alabama where Miller is deceased. He was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class after supervisor for 911. She and her husband also raised he began coaching at Walter Wellborn High School serving his country for twenty-eight years in Vietnam James Ronald Mason ’95/’98, Anniston, Ala., miniature horses and, at one time, had a herd of and ended at Lincoln High School. He is best known Kathy Lois Cunningham ’78, Huntsville, Ala., Febru- (three tours), Germany (two tours), Korea, Japan and October 11, 2013. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who sixty. for his coaching success in high school wrestling ary 20, 2014. Ms. Cunningham had been employed various other duty stations. He played professional served two tours in Vietnam and was the recipient of where his Weaver High teams won Class 1A-4A State as a senior project/program leader with Southern baseball with the U.S. Army baseball team. He was the Purple Heart. After military service, Mr. Mason Robert Charles Dafoe ’05/’10, Chattanooga, Tenn., Championships in 1993, 1996-1999, 2001-2004. Research in Huntsville. With her passion for raising also retired from his second career with the Alabama worked domestically and internationally with FMC December 17, 2013, after a battle with cancer. He The team’s 221 winning streak still stands as the Great Danes, she showed and bred Harlequins for State Employment Service where he found employ- Corporation. had been employed as an environmentalist at the second longest winning streak in the nation. He was many years. ment for disabled veterans. Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department. honored nine times as Alabama’s wrestling coach of Richard Lewis Kell, Jr. ’96, Anniston, Ala., July 24, the year, twice as USA wrestling coach of the year for Susan D. Pettis Moon ’78, Guntersville, Ala., March Paula Spears Burch ’89, Piedmont, Ala., November 2012. He had worked for many years as a chef and the southeastern U.S. and once as Calhoun County’s 31, 2012. She had been a teacher with the Gunters- 28, 2013. Mrs. Burch taught at Piedmont Middle caterer. Mr. Kell was also a seminary graduate and ALUMNOTES baseball coach of the year. In 2010 he was selected for ville City Board of Education. School and Piedmont High School and was a Na- loved to preach. *pictured below the Alabama High School Sports Association Hall tional Board Certified Teacher. of Fame and in 2011 the Calhoun County Sports 1980-1989 Janet Penland McArthur ’99/’00, New Orleans, La., ATTENDED ONLY OR DATE OF Marietta (Ga.) Daily Journal Associate Hall of Fame. He also was a successful baseball and 1990-1999 2010. The alumni office was notified during the an- GRADUATION UNKNOWN Publisher Jay Whorton ’52, Marietta, football coach. Jason Adam Klonowski ’80/’81, Huntsville, Ala., nual phonathon that Mrs. McArthur is deceased. November 5, 2013. He had been a member of the Hugh A. McWhorter, Sr. ’90, Gadsden, Ala., Sep- 1960-1969 Ga., died March 3, 2014. A dedicated ad Reubin Wilson Kemp ’75, Anniston, Ala., November Delta Chi fraternity at JSU and was president of the tember 29, 2013. He was commissioned through the salesman for nearly forty-five years, he was 28, 2013. He served in the US Army and was retired American Indian Museum and Procare Security. JSU ROTC program in 1986. Mr. McWhorter was 2000-2014 *Sarah Henry Danforth ‘66 and her husband Larry, still selling ads for his newspaper from his from the Anniston Army Depot. Mr. Kemp also The alumni office was notified by a friend of Mr. married to Charlotte D. McWhorter ’92. Herndon, Va., recently discovered a connection to owned K & R Furniture Store for twenty years. Klonowski of his death. Katrina Vinzant Barksdale ’00, Southside, Ala., Calhoun County (Ala.) right near where they live in hospital bed the week before he died. He Peggy Merrell O’Dell Shrum ’90, Smyrna, Ga., July March 22, 2014, in a plane crash. Ms. Barksdale was Northern Virginia! Driving through the countryside, was an outstanding baseball, basketball and Deborah Owen Robinson ’75/’80, Oklahoma City, Maj. James E. Bush III ’81, Gautier, Miss., March 25, 2013. Mrs. Shrum was a former accountant for an office manager for Keith McDuffie, DMD. they noticed an Alabama flag on a side road near Okla., September 23, 2013. She taught school for 23, 2014. Maj. Bush served in the U.S. Army, was a Rainbow City, Ala. tennis player at JSU, earning scholarships to Brandy Station. The area saw a lot of action during many years in Heflin, Ala., and in school systems in veteran of Desert Storm and received the Legion of Thomas Peyton “Pete” Roberts ’00, Santa Rosa the Civil War and Brandy Station was the site of the play each sport. He was named one of JSU’s Pensacola, Fla. Merit. He had been commissioned through the JSU Alice Dawn Gault Taylor ’90, Spartanburg, S. Car., Beach, Fla., October 7, 2013. He was employed by largest cavalry battle of the war. The flag was flying 100 Greatest Athletes of all time. His skill at ROTC Department. April 13, 2013, from auto accident injuries. Intrawest Resorts at Sandestin, Fla., and had spent over a memorial to Maj. John Pelham --- the name- Carol Bobo Bussey ’76, Atlanta, Ga., October 27, almost his entire career in resort sales with Intrawest. sake of Jacksonville, Alabama’s Pelham Road where bat earned him a minor league contract with 2003. The alumni office was recently notified by Mrs. Harry Winfield Gowen III ’81, Harvest, Ala., June Carol Lynn Abernathy ’91, Oxford, Ala., 2011. JSU is located. Pelham was mortally wounded nearby the New York Yankees, but he gave that up Bussey’s daughter that she had passed away in 2003. 12, 2013. He had been an executive for Target stores. The alumni office was notified during the annual Mark M. Weber ’00, Rosemount, Minn., June 13, 151 years ago. phonathon that Ms. Abernathy is deceased. She was 2013. Lieutenant Colonel Weber was a military in favor of life with his new bride, Laura Ar- Victor McCarley ’76, Birmingham, Ala., September James Daniel Barnard ’82, Lawrenceville, Ga., March connected with the radio station at JSU when she veteran. Bobby M. Junkins ’69/’72, Gadsden, Ala., was rington Whorton, and began a new career 28, 2013, after a battle with cancer. He formerly was 21, 2011. The alumni office was notified by the post was a student. sworn in as probate judge of Etowah County for his in the newspaper business. After jobs in an employee of the Calhoun County Insurance Cen- office that Mr. Barnard is deceased. He was a navy Anthony Jerome Brown ’03, Anniston, Ala., Novem- fifth consecutive term on November 3, 2012. Judge ter in Jacksonville, Ala. Mr. McCarley was married to veteran serving as a machinist mate aboard the USS Lee Harris Crocker ’92, Oxford, Ala., December 15, ber 18, 2013. Seargent First Class Brown retired from Junkins celebrated a thirty-year anniversary in elected Scottsboro and Fort Payne, Ala., and twelve Judy Knight McCarley ’76. Abraham Lincoln and the USS Wabash where he 2013. She was a preschool teacher in the Carrollton active military duty in 1995. offices in the Alabama legislature and as Etowah Co. years as ad manager of the Times Free Press received the National Service Medal and Sea Service (Ga.) City School System. She had also taught for probate judge. Oakley G. Patterson ’76, Hokes Bluff, Ala., April 14, Ribbon. After an honorable discharge, his career several years at The Church of the Good Shepherd in Lorraine Anne Streckwald Jance ’03, Chisholm, in Carroll County, Ga., he was hired to run 2013. ranged from retail store manager to becoming a the Golden Springs area. Minn., October 12, 2012, after a struggle with ALS 1970-1979 the advertising department for the Marietta courier and then retiring as an administrator with the (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Mrs. Jance was a U.S. Navy Daily Journal (MDJ) and Neighbor Newspa- Bettye Ann Griffin Tolleson ’76, Rainbow City, Ala., Atlanta-based courier service. David Michael Engle ’94/’95, Northport, Ala., April veteran who excelled as an ocean systems technician Major General James David Bryan, U.S. Army October 25, 2013. She taught special education for 13, 2013. He had taught at Gadsden State Commu- through 1979 when she was honorably discharged. (Ret.) ’70, Alexandria, Va., has joined DB Networks’ pers. He became the face of MDJ with his twenty-five years in the Calhoun County School Donald Eugene Smith ’82, Lincoln, Ala., February nity College and the University of Alabama. From 1980 to 1987, the U.S. Air Force utilized her board of advisors. The company is an innovator of constant smile, winning personality, people System and was retired from Saks Middle School. 17, 2014. Mr. Smith was a Vietnam War veteran. talents to monitor and analyze data. After complet- behavioral analysis in database security. He is a senior ing her degree in emergency management and public skills, sincere honesty and his ability to member of the Board of Directors of the Armed George Edward Walker ’76, Cropwell, Ala., January William Don Decker ’84, Los Angeles, Calif., Decem- Forces Communications and Electronics Association always put his best foot forward. He always 30, 2011. The alumni office was recently notified by a ber 23, 2013. He was a medical research specialist at International Education Foundation. Mr. Bryan is referred to himself as “Dr. Jay,” welcom- family member that he had passed away in 2011. Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles working in pedi- a recognized expert in cyberspace security. Commis- atric aids research. The alumni office was notified by sioned through the JSU ROTC program, he began ing everyone with his bubbly cheerfulness. Donald C. Atkinson ’77, Anniston, Ala., March 16, a friend of Mr. Decker’s death. his military career in 1970 as a signal officer and He spent fourteen years on the board of 2014. A U.S. Marine veteran, he was a retired supervi- retired in 2004. Today, Mr. Bryan serves as founder sor with ABS Office Systems in Anniston. Renee Konrady Swan ’85, West Palm Beach, Fla., the North Georgia State Fair and led it to and president/CEO of Bryan Business Management November, 1990. and Technology. While at JSU, he was a member of record profits during his tenure as its presi- Conette Murphree Earnest ’77, Oneonta, Ala., Sep- the Southerners and the Delta Chi fraternity. He was dent in 2011-12. He also was well known for tember 18, 2013. She had been employed as a teacher MSgt. Gerald Lee Hamby, USAF (Ret.) ’86, An- selected in 1996 as the JSU Alumni Association’s with the Blount County Board of Education at the niston, Ala., March 20, 2014. He served in the U.S. Military Alumnus of the Year. helping the nonprofit faith-based Calvary Appalachian School. The alumni office was notified Air Force in Okinawa, Germany, Vietnam, England, Children’s Home in Powder Springs to get during the annual phonathon that Mrs. Earnest is Thailand and throughout the United States. He was *Dr. Keith Byron Moore ’73, Columbia, Tenn., was deceased. married to Lonnette Reaves Hamby ’83. financial support. He adored pranks, even if presented in recital by the JSU Opera Theater on January 26, 2013. It was a nostalgic event because he he was on the wrong end of one. Happy Day Betty Charlotte Belcher Goularte ’77, San Antonio, had sung his senior recital in the same hall on the Mr. Whorton, Happy Day! Tex., December 9, 2012. She was a retired registered JSU campus back in 1973. Dr. Moore currently serves nurse. as coordinator of vocal studies at Belmont University (Nashville, Tenn.), having taught there for over thirty

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years. He has performed professionally throughout 1980-1989 *Michael Walker ’90 is making melodies and helping the United States and Europe. While at JSU, Dr. children with their math skills in the process. He Moore was active in the Baptist Campus Ministry. Phillip Anthony “Andy” Arnold ‘81/’82, Lafayette, recently began Musical Learning Tools (MuLT), Ga., was sworn in as mayor of Lafayette on January which essentially takes the approved common core Purchasing a JSU tag will help *Warren Freeman ’76, Delta, Ala., just released his 2, 2014. Mr. Arnold was a member of the Pi Kappa curriculum being taught in K-12 classrooms and adds first novel, An Evil Wind. It is a story of the seedy Phi fraternity. He is married to Teresa Gail Kirby music and lyrics to it. MuLT has been featured on Ask for the give JSU more visibility on world of drug cartels, greed and heartbreak with the Arnold ’80 who was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta ABC 33/40’s Talk of Alabama and WEAC TV 24’s our roadways and support the homespun world of an Alabama preacher with his sorority. East Alabama Today. MuLT’s freshman project is general scholarship fund at the own sins, culminating in the redemption of the fallen a CD called Multiply. It teaches kids multiplication and the saving of two men --- all of it told with raw David L. Dixon ’81, Maylene, Ala., received his facts 0-12 in a fun and exciting way. It can be ordered JSU CAR TAG university! Get yours today! reality, humor and warmth. More information can Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University online at www.musicallearningtools.com. Multiply be found at www.warrenfreemanauthor.com. Mr. of Alabama, December, 2013. He previously served was written and produced by Mr. Walker. He is Questions? Contact JSU Alumni Freeman is a criminal defense attorney and novelist. as a teacher in the Shelby County School District employed by JSU as an audiovisual technician and PERSONALIZE 4 Relations at 256-782-5404 or He opened a music store after graduation from JSU before accepting the positions of assistant principal is married to Angela Woodard Walker ‘97/’00. The and sold instruments, taught piano and worked as a and principal at Columbiana Middle School. He couple resides in Anniston, Ala. (only $50 more than your regular tag) FREE 877-JSU-ALUM piano technician while studying law. After being ad- currently is employed at the University of Alabama mitted to the Alabama Bar in 1994, he began a busy ACCESS Support Center as the manager of teacher Jimmy Dewayne Bowen ’93, Calhoun, Ga., is a finan- law practice and established himself as a successful development and curriculum. Dr. Dixon was a mem- cial advisor and partner with the financial services trial lawyer. In January, he received the Merit Award ber of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the Southerners. firm of Edward Jones in Calhoun. He was elected to from the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Associa- the Gordon County Board of Education and is the tion for outstanding representation and performance Dr. Rasem N. Kayed ‘83/’85, Palestine, is currently past chairman of the board of the Calhoun/Gordon in a criminal case. serving as the head of the Business Administration Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Bowen is also a charter and Marketing Department and deputy dean of the board member of the Calhoun/Gordon County Timothy Cyril Tyson ‘76/’79, Norwalk, Conn., has Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences at Sports Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Pi been appointed to the Board of Directors of Caldera the Arab American University-Jenin (AAUJ) in Pal- Kappa Phi fraternity. Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiary XRpro Corp. Mr. estine. He previously was a lecturer in international Tyson has over thirty years of experience and is an business at the College of Business at Massey Uni- Gregory Mikell ’95, New York, NY, appears in the internationally recognized leader in the pharmaceuti- versity (New Zealand) and an adjunct senior lecturer film 7E with an all-star supporting cast which is up cal industry. He is currently chairman of Aptuit, a at the New Zealand School of Export. Dr. Kayed has on Amazon and will soon be on Netflix. He has also contract research organization providing services to co-authored several books and has published a num- auditioned recently for six different theater compa- the pharmaceutical industry. His previous leadership ber of peer reviewed papers in preferred academic nies in New York City, all with positive feedback, and positions include his tenure as CEO of Aptuit and international journals and chapters in edited books. has had support from such celebrities as Al Pacino, CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals. He has also held In addition, he sits on the editorial advisory board Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman (with senior executive positions at GlaxoSmithKline and at of a number of internationally renowned journals whom he worked on Rabbit Hole), Johnny Depp and Bristol-Myers. Mr. Tyson was selected as JSU’s 2007 of Islamic banking and finance. Dr. Kayed has over Kate Moss! Alumnus of the Year. twenty-five years of experience both in the commer- cial and academic worlds in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Banyon Allison, EdD ‘95/’96/’02, Alexandria, Ala., Alan Douglas Darnall ’79, Jacksonville, Ala., and New Zealand and Palestine. was selected as the 2014 Alabama Education Associa- his wife, daughter and son-in-law have purchased tion Assistant Principal of the Year. Dr. Allison cur- Jefferson’s restaurant in Jacksonville. It became 1990-1999 rently serves as the assistant principal at Alexandria a family-owned business when they bought the High School. He is a former president of the Football franchise recently. Daughter Lauren Darnall Phillips W. Kevin Porter ‘90/’99, Gaylesville, Ala., has been J-Club at JSU. worked at Jefferson’s while going to college, was its named the new principal (effective Jan. 1, 2014) at general manager for two years, and fell in love with Cedar Bluff High School, Cedar Bluff, Ala. He previ- the business. ously served as its assistant principal for seven and a half years. He is married to Leann Woodall Porter ‘97/’00, who teaches in Chattooga County (Ga.). Two of their three children are current JSU students. follow JSU ON INSTAGRAM #JSU

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*Shane Browder ‘96/’98/’04/’07, Lynnville, Ind., Juan T. Moore ’02, Stone Mountain, Ga., has earned D. Jarrod Lee ’08, Baltimore, Md., is a bass baritone. originally from Spring Garden, Ala., recently complet- his EdD and his PhD and can now be addressed as He recently participated in “American Voices” at the ed his doctorate in educational philosophy at Indiana Dr. Moore! He currently serves as an instructional Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Wash- State University. His dissertation focused on change assistant principal in the Atlanta metro area. After ington, D.C. This summer he returns to the Aspen HOW TO SUBMIT capacities in schools. Dr. Browder also holds an edu- completing his studies in radiology, he plans to work Music Festival as an Aspen Opera Theater scholar- cation specialist degree in educational administration in higher education. ship recipient. As a featured soloist, Mr. Lee has (‘07), a master’s degree in educational administration performed with the Air Force String Orchestra and INFORMATION (‘04), a master’s degree in special education (‘98), and Jeremy J. Brush ’03, Alabaster, Ala., is a staff sergeant the Maryland Choral Arts Society. In addition, he ASSOCIATION LIFE MEMBERS a bachelor’s degree in special education (‘96) from and firefighter assigned to the Air Force’s 117th Civil performed for President Obama and the First Family Jacksonville State University. He has also completed Engineering Squadron. He was recently selected as and Rev. Al Sharpton during their respective visits ALAN BATES ’93 DAVID A. MCPHERSON ’74 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT an urban education leadership certification from the 117 ARW Airman of the Quarter - NCO category to the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church in Washington. Brown University (‘10). In 2012 Dr. Browder was for saving the life of an infant while deployed in Mr. Lee has performed operatic roles in such well LIBBY OTINGER BATES ’80/’83 PATRICK O’BRIEN ’91 INFORMATION CONCERNING named Principal of the Year in Southern Indiana. September, 2010. After receiving a call that a female known operas as The Barber of Seville, La Traviata, A WEDDING, BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT, He is currently employed in the Evansville Vander- airman was prematurely giving birth, the medical The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance and Tosca, JEANNE BATEY BOYD JASON G. SELF ’00/’06/’10 burgh School Corporation as the principal of Plaza team rushed to and attended to both mother and among others. While at JSU, he was a member of the Park International Prep Academy. While at JSU, Dr. baby. Sgt. Brush performed CPR on the baby at chamber singers, gospel choir and show choir. NEW JOB OR PROMOTION, AN JOHN R. BOYD ’98 LAURA COUCH SELF ’98 Browder was a coach for the women’s basketball team the scene and for an hour at the emergency room OBITUARY NOTICE, AWARDS OR (1998-2001). Dr. Browder is married to Courtney until the baby was breathing on its own. Both the *Kizzie Shant’a Gooden ’10, Anniston, Ala., worked Goldenberg Browder ‘05 who was a member of the mother and baby’s lives were saved that day and Sgt. with WEAC TV 24 part time while a student at JSU JAMIE BROOKS-RICE DR. GARY TALLEY ’76/’88/’03 OTHER RECOGNITION, PLEASE Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Brush received the Air Force Achievement Medal doing whatever the station needed her to do so she for his actions. He was a member of the Sigma Phi could build her career in the media field. Shortly af- DEE WILLIAMS BROWN ’80 SUSAN PELHAM ULREY ’71 EMAIL [email protected] OR MAIL Chris Glover ’98, Pike Road, Ala., has been named Epsilon fraternity at JSU and is married to Courtney ter graduation, she was promoted to master control/ THE INFORMATION TO: the 2013 Product Liability Lawyer of the Year for Edmunds Brush ’03 who was a member of the Alpha program manager. Ms. Gooden also has started to di- GREGORY D. BROWN ’79 the Beasley, Allen law firm. He was also selected by Xi Delta sorority. rect shows such as Calhoun County’s Most Wanted and Super Lawyers as a 2014 Alabama Rising Star. He Veterans Issues. While growing up in Detroit, Mich., JAMES COLE III ’95 JSU ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE, was a JSU SGA president and member of the Delta Boyd Scoggins ‘03/’07, Jacksonville, Ala., is the she always dreamed of working in the television field Chi fraternity. Mr. Glover is married to Erin Henley employee assistance program coordinator at the and was fascinated by its behind the scenes world. 700 PELHAM ROAD NORTH, Glover ’99, who recently began teaching at Trinity Anniston Army Depot. He also serves as a member- JSU gave her the chance while working at TV 24. SANDRA ANGELETTE JULICH ’89 Presbyterian School, Montgomery, Ala. Mrs. Glover at-large for the Alabama Chapter of the Employee As- JACKSONVILLE, AL 36265. served as president of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at sistance Professionals Association. Mr. Scoggins was a Estefania Cuevas Wilcox ’10 and Eric Wilcox ’12, TIMOTHY A. KING ’05/’07 JSU. member of the Baptist Campus Ministry at JSU and Albuquerque, N. Mex., are current graduate students is married to Margaret Cunningham Scoggins ’01. at the University of New Mexico. Mr. Wilcox is the ELIZABETH MARYANSKI ’76 2000-2014 voice teaching assistant at the university and sings Alan Jesser Dees ’06, Casper, Wyo., graduated from with its opera theater. Mrs. Wilcox is an online music ANGIE LEDBETTER MCPHERSON ’82/’85 Jason Ronald Thompson ’00, Lafayette, Ga., is a de- the University of Wyoming with a Juris Doctor appreciation teaching assistant at the university and tective with the Dalton City Police Department. He degree. While in law school, he also attended Temple also sings with the opera theater. She also sings with was recently named the 2013 Officer of the Year. Mr. University in Tokyo, Japan, studying Japanese law Opera Southwest and Mr. Wilcox is being considered THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Thompson played football for JSU and was a member and international relations. He is now licensed to for future parts with the opera company. of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. practice law in the State of Wyoming and is an associ- ate attorney with Ochs Law Firm in Casper. Mr. Dees Brittany Travens Wills ’12, Vincent, Ala., is teaching JOIN TODAY AT WWW.JSU.EDU/GIVING Steven Brooks ‘01/’07, Zebulon, N. Car., was pro- is married to Kelley Turner Dees ’08. Mrs. Dees is family and consumer sciences at Childersburg High moted to division sales manager in Raleigh, N. Car., employed as a legal assistant for Lansing Law Offices School. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha with Lorillard Tobacco Company, October, 2013. Mr. and Ochs Law Firm. sorority. Brooks was a peer counselor at JSU and was a mem- ber of the Baptist Campus Ministry and the Pi Kappa Beverly Diane Neal ’08, Hinesville, Ga., has just Tamara Reed ’13, Leland, Miss., has become Wash- Phi fraternity. He is married to Kara Rasberry Brooks published a book. A Spiritual Health Assessment for ington County’s (Ala.) newest deputy emergency ‘06/’08/’10 and the couple has one daughter. Military and DOD Civilians is a look into their lives manager. She previously worked for thirteen years as constantly moving national defense personnel. with the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s Leland Project Office as an engineering technician where she became experienced in disaster response in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Now, in her new position in the county’s emergency management department, she oversees the E911 database and Emergency Operations Center. One of her goals will be to establish a community emergency response team in Washington County.

40 : GEM OF THE HILLS Shane Browder (left), Kizzie Shant’a Gooden (right) SPRING 2014 : 41 2013 HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTORS RECOGNIZING DONORS INVESTING IN JSU’S FUTURE

The Honor Roll of Contributors recog- Haynes Family Trust Athletic-Scholarship Endowment Founders Society The Community Foundation for NE Magnolia Society Mr. Harold E. and Mrs. Laura B. LTC John D. Hopson nizes donors investing in JSU’s future Mrs. Miriam W. Haywood The Gamecock Athletic Department Annual contributions of $5,000 Florida Donors of $1,000 to $2,499 are recog- Greer, Jr. Mr. Bobby W. Hydrick through gifts to the Jacksonville State Mr. Lee and Mrs. Rebecca* Herring currently provides more than 300 or more are recognized by honorary Jackson Mortgage Company, Inc. nized through honorary membership Mr. and Mrs. John Guthrie Jacksonville Bookstore, Inc. University Foundation from January Mr. Gary* and Mrs. Sandra Holaway scholarships for men’s and women’s membership in the Founders Society. Top O’ The River in the Magnolia Society. Members Mr. Winford S. Hanson Jacksonville Exchange Club 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Mr. Jack Hopper* athletics. While we were successful We are pleased to acknowledge these Van Wagner Dorna U.S.A., LLC of this society provide a vital source Dr. and Mrs. Ben A. Hardy, Jr. The James Rosen Charitable Mr. Kenneth A. and Mrs. Jenny in meeting and surpassing our original individuals, businesses, foundations Dr. James E. Wade of funds to the JSU Foundation. Mr. Greg and Mrs. Manda Harley Foundation Heritage Society Howell goal of $1M for the scholarship or organizations for their support. Wakefield’s, Inc. Unrestricted funds, along with desig- Dr. Cynthia and Mr. Randy Harper Ms. Sally C. Johnson The Heritage Society recognizes those Ms. Leigh Humphreys program, there remains an ongoing Mr. Charlie Waldrep nated gifts for scholarships and other Mr. and Mrs. Don Hedden COL Charles D. and Dr. Leigh Ann individuals who have made planned Mr. and Mrs. Julian W. Jenkins need for additional funding to support Affinity License Plate Sales Waldrep, Stewart & Kendrick, LLC programs, enhance JSU’s academic Ms. Robbin Hill Keith gifts (bequests, trusts agreements, Dr. Loaz and Mrs. Maybeth Johnson* our athletic program. Scholarships Affinity Ortho Prac WKXX - FM and athletic programs. Ms. Ruby Hill Ken Currie Insurance Agency, Inc. annuities, life insurance, etc.) to leave Mr. and Mrs. Randy Jones may be endowed through cash Alabama June Jam, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Womack Mr. David R. Hofland Mr. Steve and Mrs. Kelly Kendrick an enduring legacy of support to Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Lou Kennamer contributions, securities, appreciated Alabama Power Company YMCA of Calhoun County Ms. Martha Abney Jacksonville State University through Ms. Katherine Killebrew* stocks, real estate and planned giving. America’s First Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Millard Young, Jr. Agnes McIntyre Manes Foundation their estate plans and have notified Ms. Dorthy Kimbrell* Earnings from the Athletic Scholarship AOD Federal Credit Union Young Oil Company, Inc. Alabama Teachers Credit Union the JSU Foundation of these provi- Dr. Theresa Kisor Endowment provide support for the Ms. Christie Atkerson Mr. Eloy H. Alcivar sions. We are pleased to recognize the Mr. Gary O. Lewis overall athletics department. Our con- BASF Corporation Mimosa Society American Coach Lines 2014 Foundation Board of Directors following people for their support. Mr. Roy E. MacNeill, Jr. tributors are playing a significant role Blastcrete Equipment Company, Inc. Jacksonville State University is becom- Mr. and Mrs. Gary Angel *Please note that former Legacy Society Mr. Sol J. Mandel in reducing the financial burden on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama ing ever more dependent on the Mr. and Mrs. Marcus E. Angle, Jr. members are now included in the Mr. Donald B. Martin the university for our athletic program. Mr. Rick and Mrs. Dianne Bragg faithful support of alumni, friends, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Angle OFFICERS: Mr. Ken Howell Heritage Society. Mr. Pete Mathews* We appreciate very much the following Buffalo Rock Company Pepsi Cola and organizations who believe in JSU’s Anniston BPOE Lodge # 189 Mr. Greg Brown Anniston, Alabama Ms. Eloise Y. McClendon* people who have made current or Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Butler mission. Honorary members of the Anniston Ear, Nose, & Throat, P.C. President Mr. Charles Leesburg Mr. Rudy Abbott (in memory of his Mr. Clyde McSpadden planned gifts of at least $50,000 in Calhoun County Insurance Center, Mimosa Society have contributed from Mr. and Mrs. Blake Arthur brother Earl Abbott) Dr. William A. and Mrs. Beth Meehan support of JSU’s Athletic Scholarship Inc. $2,500 to $4,999 this past year. Their B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc. Oxford, Alabama Birmingham, Alabama Mr. L.W. Allison* Dr. Martha Merrill Endowment. Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Lee Callaway commitment to making Jacksonville Batey & Sanders, Inc. Mr. Roger Whitaker Mr. John Mann Mr. Edward and Mrs. Shirley Mr. Frank and Mrs. Jimmie Nell Miller Cedar Street Charitable Foundation State University one of the best institu- Mr. and Mrs. David R. Belcher Atlanta, Georgia Blackwelder Mr. and Mrs. George W. Peacock* Mr. Earl Abbott* (In Memoriam) Mr. Pat Courington, Jr. tions in the state of Alabama is greatly Mr. Anthony Blevins Vice President Ms. Penny N. Bolen Mr. Raymond Pharo The Music Group Alabama Mr. James L. Coxwell, Sr. appreciated. BNSF Railway Company Madison, Alabama Mr. Don Martin Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Ethel Boozer Mr. Ted Propes Anonymous Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation Mr. David and Mrs. Cindy Boatfield Mr. Floyd Kirby Atlanta, Georgia Drs. Joseph and Syble Brindley Ms. Allison B. Rains* Farmers & Merchants Bank Deck Foods, Inc. ABS Business Systems, Inc. Dr. Benjamin Bryan Boozer, Jr. Mr. Golden E. Burke* Mr. Robert E. Ringer Mr. James L. Coxwell Mr. Clarence W. Daugette III Alabama Army National Guard Mr. David and Mrs. Abigail Bowles Treasurer Mr. Jay Prater Mr. James L. Coxwell, Sr. Mr. Harold L. Shamblin* Mr. James* and Mrs. Miriam Haywood DentaQuest Alabama Treasure Forest Association Ms. Hollie Ann Bowyer Jacksonville, Alabama Auburn, Alabama Mr. Ken and Mrs. Charlene Currie Mr. Jack* and Mrs. Janice* Hopper Mr. Albert and Mrs. Patricia Barber Mr. James B. Brindley Mr. Sidney Shorts* Health Care Delivery Dr. Charles Lewis Dr. Susie Francis Dempsey Ms. Mattie Snow* Mr. Julian and Mrs. Anita Jenkins Family Savings Federal Credit Union Mr. Jon Allen Barefield Drs. Joseph and Syble Brindley Mr. Phil Purcell Ms. Sara L. Dryden Ms. Sara B. Staples* JSU Alumni Association Farmers & Merchants Bank Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Belinda Mr. Walter C. Broughton Executive Director/Secretary Birmingham, Alabama Mr. Robert C. Dryden* Mr. Bob and Mrs. Lou Kennamer Jacksonville, Alabama Ms. Kitty Stone* Jacksonville Blackburn Mr. Chuck Brown Mr. Charlie Robinson Dr. Hon E. Duncan* Mr. and Mrs. James Storey Mr. Pete Mathews* Mr. and Mrs. Jim Farrell Bojangles’ Restaurants, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Brown Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dupree Mr. Greg and Mrs. Elizabeth Swindall Mr. Bill and Mrs. Sandra Stone Fort McClellan Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Dedrick, Sr. Mr. Barry Penny and Ms. Kay Brown EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS: Pell City, Alabama Mr. Joseph Walker Elliott* Mr. Seymour M. West, III Mr. Ernest* and Mrs. Kitty Stone* Mr. Kenneth A. and Mrs. Jenny Mr. and Mrs. Mike Douglas Calhoun County Bar Association Dr. Jeff Ryan* Mr. Ray Emanuel Mr. Jim* and Mrs. Brenda Thornton Dr. William A. Meehan Ms. Rebecca Wilkinson Howell Mr. Jamie and Mrs. Donna Etheredge Mr. Kevin R. Campbell Ohatchee, Alabama Mr. James Epik Mr. Gilbert T. Williams Dr. James M. Williams Mr. Tony and Mrs. Gloria Ingram G.L.S. & Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jack P. Causey JSU President Drs. Wayne and Sara* Finley (*deceased) (*deceased) Ms. Mary Elizabeth Johnson Mr. Tim Garner Mr. Richard and Mrs. Nancy Mr. Tim Garner Ms. Julia Segars Ms. Marjorie Floyd* Mr. Tsuneo Kano Dr. Robert and Mrs. Michelle Holland Chambers Anniston, Alabama Mr. Robert F. Fulscher Mr. Bob and Mrs. Lou Kennamer Garver Mr. Thomas E. and Mrs. Patricia McClellan, Alabama Mr. Philip and Mrs. Towana Fuqua Ms. Patricia M. King Mr. Russell Gordon Chandler, Jr. Ms. Jade Wagner Dr. Christie Shelton* Mr. Tim Garner Mr. Sam and Mrs. LaDonna Kinsaul Ms. Edith Street Hallman Cheaha Bank - Oxford SGA President Heflin, Alabama Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Adrienne* Gilbert Dr. and Mrs. T. Kevin Lackey Ms. Sandra Rice Holaway Mr. Efram B. Clark Mr. William Stone Ms. Dorothy A. Guiliani Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC Jack’s Family Restaurants, Inc Classic Catering Inc. DIRECTORS: Life Insurance Company of Alabama Ms. Mary Virginia Jackson Cleghorn HVAC Services Jacksonville, Alabama Mr. William L. and Mrs. Catharine James E. Etheredge Family Trust Mr. John Coleman, III Mr. Marc Angle Mr. Phil Webb Lundy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Jones Mr. Thomas Coleman Plano, Texas Making a Difference Mac-Gray Services, Inc. Mr. Gary Lewis Mr. W. E. “Duck” and Mrs. Jo Jo Anniston, Alabama Mr. Gary Angel Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Martin Liberty Mutual Group Connell, Jr. Mr. Millard Young Mr. and Mrs. John B. McPherson Mr. Drew and Mrs. Joy Linn Mr. William Coplin, Jr. Jacksonville, Alabama This Honor Roll of Contributors lists the names of alumni, friends, and businesses Ms. Deborah M. Mitchell M. D. G., Inc. - Miller Development Mr. and Mrs. Danny Craven Piedmont, Alabama who made outright gifts or payments on pledges to JSU during 2013. Many of the Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Morrow Group Mr. Joey A. Crews Mr. Alex Baker Mr. and Mrs. Randy Owen MC Associates Crews Control, Inc. Birmingham, Alabama EMERITUS DIRECTORS: names in this Honor Roll appear for the first time. Others have been recognized in Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Diana Parker Dr. and Mrs. William A. Meehan Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Cunningham Ms. Nancy Chambers Mr. Bob Kennamer past Honor Rolls for their financial support. Parker & Lundy Law Firm Mid-South Urgent Care, PC Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Charlene Anniston, Alabama Pinnacle Rental & Supply, LLC Mike Douglas Insurance Agency, Inc. Currie Atlanta, Georgia Dr. Gene Rhodes Deborah Kay Miller, Esq. Dr. Alice and Mr. Greg Cusimano Dr. Ronnie Clayton* Mr. Ted Propes Each donor plays an important role in helping make JSU an even better place to Ms. Shirley A. Mogil Mr. David F. Dean RMC Jacksonville Jacksonville, Alabama Atlanta, Georgia study, learn, and prepare for life’s great challenges. Rogers For Congress Northwestern Mutual Dean Electric Company, Inc. Ronnie Watkins Ford Mr. David and Mrs. Carla Patterson Dr. Joe and Mrs. Melanie Delap Mr. Jim Farrell Mr. Malcolm Street, Sr.** Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Vickie Satterfield Quintard Mall Mr. Ted and Mrs. Barbara Densmore Anniston, Alabama Anniston, Alabama Donor support is greatly appreciated. Reviewing the names in this Honor Roll may Mr. Ernst S. Selig Rotary International District 6860 Effina’s Tuscan Grille Mr. James F. Storey even bring back warm memories of people with whom supporters have shared some Mr. Jeffrey J. and Mrs. Tomiko Smyth Dr. David L. and Mrs. Donna Smith Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. David Glass Sodexo Management, Inc. Mr. Gregory Lee Smith Mrs. Jacqueline Moersch Fielding Jacksonville, Alabama Gadsden, Alabama very special times. Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Dr. Betty and Mr. Donald Sowell Gov. and Mrs. James E. Folsom, Jr. Mr. Greg Harley Solutia, Inc. Bishop F. Richard Spencer Mr. John A. Freeman *faculty member State Farm Companies Foundation Mr. Jim and Mrs. Sherry Brady-Storey Ms. Arthel P. Frith Atlanta, Georgia Those who did not make a contribution to the JSU Foundation during 2013 are Mr. Bill and Mrs. Sandra Stone Dr. Gregory E. Sumner and Mrs. Mr. Rusty and Mrs. Joy Fuller **deceased encouraged to do so during 2014. Remember, “The building of a great university Stringfellow Memorial Hospital Shani Dr. Charles and Mrs. Gail Gamble Ms. Louise Hodges Sunny King Motor Co. Inc. Talladega Superspeedway Mr. Joe Garner Birmingham, Alabama is a task which is never complete. Each generation shoulders the responsibility to Mr. Dewey and Mrs. Brenda Tate The Colonnade Group Dr. Joanne Gates and Mr. Gregory M. continue the effort.” The Bevill Foundation, Inc. The House of Refuge Halligan Mr. Bill Wakefield Greater Anniston Business & Mr. and Mrs. John C. Watters Professional Association Mr. Roger and Mrs. Debra Whitaker Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Barbara Green 42 : GEM OF THE HILLS Mr. Taylor L. Wiggins SPRING 2014 Ms. Pearl K. Williams : 43 2013 HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTORS RECOGNIZING DONORS INVESTING IN JSU’S FUTURE

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Brenda Kimberly Ms. Shirley Thornburg Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ceravola Mr. T. Keith Howell Mr. Ed and Mrs. Anne Kimbrough Trantham Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Carey Chandler HRW Consulting, Inc. Mr. Joe and Mrs. Barbara Kirkland Mr. Roy and Mrs. Sue Turman Mr. Joe and Mrs. Millie Chastain Mr. Phillip Hudspeth Mr. David G. Lann Dr. Rebecca and Mr. Arlin Turner Mr. James T. Cole, II Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Isbell BAILEE MILLS, Junior - Exercise Science and Wellness Mr. Charles W. Leesburg Mr. Ed Wade Ms. Lisa Shumaker Conary Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Jackson Williams-Blair Scholarship 2013-2014 Student Recipient Mr. Doc Lett Warren Averett Companies, LLC Dr. and Mrs. Charles Cooper Mr. Rusty Jessup Dr. Charles and Mrs. Jane Lewis Ms. Nancy O. Waters Copland Law, LLC JF Smith Group Mr. Jack B. Lyle Mr. Phil Webb Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Crook Mr. and Mrs. Bobby D. Johnson Bailee Mills of Southside, Ala., was voted Miss Friendly at JSU for 2013-2014 and says, “Being Mr. and Mrs. John G. Mann Webb Concrete & Building Materials Mr. Clarence W. Daugette, III Ms. Helen M. Johnson able to represent JSU in such a positive way is truly what makes this college so special to me.” Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Mann Wells Fargo Bank Mr. Harold Day Mr. Mark Jones She is the philanthropy chair for Phi Mu sorority, a Go-Go Dancer for Gamecock basketball, and Mrs. Cathy K. Mashburn Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. Leonard Deloteus LTC and Mrs. Richmond G. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Steve McCarley Mr. John M. White Drs. Wayne and Susie Dempsey JSU 60’s Group Brick Fund a member of the Hyper Club and Psychology Club. She volunteers for Children’s Miracle Network MediSYS, Inc. Mr. James E. and Mrs. Mildred Ms. Sherron DeWeese Ms. Sandra A. Julich Hospitals and has served as an intern at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Ms. Mills has Mizzell Heating and Air Conditioning Williams Mr. Eric and Mrs. Donja Dryden Mr. and Mrs. Morris O. Kay, III maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her college career. She plans to attend graduate school and Judge Samuel H. Monk, II Mr. Michael and Mrs. Tracy Pollard COL John and Mrs. Kathryn Dugger Mr. Charles I. Kennedy Mr. R. Terry Moore Williams Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Crystal Edmiston Mr. Timothy A. King become an occupational therapist. Mr. John W. Morris, Jr. Mr. Chris Williamson Mr. Dean K. Eelman Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kinzy Mr. Refrigeration, Inc. Mr. E. C. and Mrs. Mattie J. Wilson Elite Letterman’s Club Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kirby Judge Arthur C. Murray Ms. Pamela Young Mr. and Mrs. Stan Engelhart Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Klug Randy Jones Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. Allen and Mrs. Jan Evans Mr. Randy and Mrs. Ladonna Lagod Mr. and Mrs. Bynum Perkins Patrons Club Mr. Kenneth Hancock NE Alabama Chapter of the AL Benefactors Club Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Pam Findley Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Latta Mellow Mushroom Ms. Mary Jane Peters Donations to the Jacksonville State Mr. Donovan Hand Society of CPA’s The Benefactors Club was established Dr. Donnie and Mrs. Marla Ford Dr. George Lauderbaugh Sixth District AHSAA Principals and Phi Delta Kappa, Chapter 211 University Foundation in the amount Mr. William C. and Mrs. Lila Anne Noble Bank & Trust, NA to salute donors who give $500 to Mr. Benjamin C. Franklin LTC and Mrs. Michael J. Lentz Coaches Association Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips of $250 to $499 will qualifies the giver Harris Northwestern Mutual Foundation $999 annually. These gifts are vital Ms. Susan French Mr. Billy and Mrs. Jane Lindsey Mr. James and Mrs. Sarah Sloan Mr. Gregory Poole for the honorary membership in the Ms. Annease M. Hastings Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Kaci Ogle to the education of Jacksonville State Mr. Joshua Fuller Ms. Melesia Love Mr. George L. Smith Dr. Andrea Porter Patrons Club. A growing member- Ms. Miriam Haywood Ms. Bonnie R. Parker University students. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Garris Justice and Mrs. James Allen Main Ms. Lisa Smith COL and Mrs. Gregory Potts ship helps to ensure opportunities for LTC Helen M. Henley Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Parker Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gauldin Mr. Joseph Maloney Mr. Rickey D. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reid student achievement. Mr. Arland B. Henning Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Parris Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Linda Abbott Mr. Bob and Mrs. Sally Germany Mr. Lee and Mrs. Jetta Manners Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood S. Sparks Dr. Terry G. Roberson Dr. Karen and Mr. John Henricks Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg & Moore PC Dr. Jerald D. Abercrombie Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gibson Ms. Marie Manning Donald Keller Speaks Mr. Eugene Roberts LTG (Ret) and Mrs. Ronald E. Adams Mr. Michael M. Hicks Mr. Dan H. Perry Mr. Perry and Mrs. Judy Andrews Mr. Allen W. Gilbert Mr. Greg Marshall Ms. Caryl Lynn Stahl Mr. Mack Roberts Alpha Psi Omega - JSU Drama Mr. Jerry B. Hill Mr. Jay and Mrs. Cynthia Prater Appalachian University Systems, Inc. Mr. Taylor V. Gilbert Mr. John E. Marshall Mr. Randall Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rosson Mr. Jim R. Andrews, II Mr. and Mrs. James T. Hobbs Mr. Lowell C. Preskitt AT&T Foundation - Matching Gift Ms. Aurelia L. Gooden Ms. Elizabeth Maryanski Telecom Pioneers Mr. Brett and Mrs. Sandra Rothwell Mr. Michael Henry Baker Mr. Craig Holman Mr. Ted and Mrs. April Propes Program Mr. William R. Gore Mr. Jake Mathews Mr. David Thompson Royal Automotive, Inc. Mr. Henry P. Baugh, Jr. Holman Baseball, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Purcell Bama Warehouses Mr. M. Keith Goss Mr. Danny and Mrs. Carolyn Mr. James and Mrs. Kristi Triplett Mr. Guy J. Rutland Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bell Mr. Jonathon Holtzclaw BG Curt Rauhut Bank of America Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Gowens Matthews Mr. David Troupe Mr. Brent Satterfield Bill Atkinson & Associates Mr. Gary E. Ingram RC Properties, Inc. Ms. Terri Barber Mr. John H. Green Mr. John Mayfield Mr. Al and Mrs. Patricia Vanderpol LTC (Ret) Johnny Mack Savage Mr. Benjamin Blair Jacksonville Christian Academy Regional Medical Center - Anniston Mr. Hubert and Mrs. Marcelline Barry Dr. John B. Hammett, II Ms. Carol McGinnis Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Lynn Varcak Mr. Gregory K. Seitz Ms. Sarah Ann Bonds Mr. Chris James Regions Bank Ms. Linda W. Bass Mr. and Mrs. David Hammett Ms. Jana Bright McGinnis Verizon Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Tim Shadrick Ms. Jamie Brooks-Rice Mr. William and Mrs. Martha Jones Ms. Martha Richey Mr. and Mrs. Gregory H. Beason Mr. Mark Hampton Dr. W. Legare McIntosh, Jr. Mr. John David Walker Mr. Gordon T. and Mrs. Ruth B. Mr. Paul M. Brown Dr. Laurie and Mr. William Jones Dr. Braden Richmond, MD PC Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bennett Ms. Sara Hare Mr. Michael S. McKibben Mr. Albert Ward, Jr. Simpson Mr. Gil and Mrs. Sherry Bruce JSU Freshman Forum Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rogers Ms. Kimberly Bible Mr. Charles E. Harris, Jr. Mr. David and Mrs. Angie McPherson Mr. and Mrs. Ted Watson Ms. Cindy Sims Bruce E. Cunningham, DMD PC Mr. Don and Mrs. Kristi Killingsworth, Dr. Don and Mrs. Diane Salls Mr. Mitch and Mrs. Jan Black Mr. Robert and Mrs. Judy Harrison Mr. Kyle and Mrs. Robbie Medders Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Dr. Jerry L. Smith Mr. Andrew W. Burgin Jr. Mr. Michael D. Sandefer Ms. Tara Day Blanchard Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Hartline Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Matching Gifts Mr. Brett O. Socha Mr. Billy R. Cagle Larry Currie Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Elise Sanguinetti Mr. Greg and Mrs. Amanda Bonds Hat Creek Land Company, LLC Miller’s Office Furniture Ms. Linda West Ms. Anita Sparks Calhoun County Principal & Coaches Mr. Jack and Mrs. Betty Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Joe Serviss Mr. Dani V. Bone Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Paul West, III Ms. Donna Sparks Association MG (Ret) Larry E. and Mrs. Nancy Lee Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Serviss, Jr. Mr. James M. and Mrs. Ethel Boozer Henson’s Wrecker Service, Inc. Mr. Shea Monroe Dr. Steven J. Whitton Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sparrowhawk Mr. Terry W. Casey Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lewis Dr. Alicia and Mr. Steve Simmons Mr. and Mrs. John R. Boyd Mr. Earl C. Hicks, Jr. Mr. Scott and Mrs. Sharon Moody Mr. Ken Wiggins Mr. Rusty Sprouse Ms. Tina Denise Cherry Mr. Robert Lindsey Mr. and Mrs. William R. Smith Mr. Pete and Mrs. Carolyn Brooks Mr. Earl Douglas Hicks, Jr. Mr. Patrick N. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Greg Williams Dr. Staley Colvert Mr. Odell and Mrs. Gena Christopher Mr. William Loennig Southern Company Services, Inc. Mr. Wade B. Brown Mr. Tim and Mrs. Donna Hightower Multimetco, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Wiseman Mr. and Mrs. William J. Steele Dr. Anne and Mr. Richard Cody Dr. Eric and Mrs. Robin Mackey Square Zero Buffalo Rock Company Dr. Charlene and Mr. Rodney Hill Mr. J. Lamar Murphree Mr. Charles and Mrs. Julia Wooster Mr. Scott E. and Mrs. Miryam Stewart Ms. Courtney Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Terry Marbut Ms. Jeannie Stanko Mr. Ralph Burke Mr. Cecil Hinds NE Alabama Military Officers Mr. Matthew York Dr. Mary and Mr. Ronnie Stinson Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coley Mr. William and Mrs. Helen Martin Ms. Helen S. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Ross Caldwell Mr. James Hixon Association Mr. Darryl Storey Community Criminal Justice Mr. and Mrs. Keith Martin Mr. David and Mrs. Cecelia J. Talley Mr. and Mrs. Boyce A. Callahan, Jr. Ms. Patricia Hobbs Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Newell Century Club Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stubbs Foundation, Inc. Mr. Harlan Mathews Mr. Dale and Mrs. Peggy Taylor Dr. Jan and Mr. Jim Case Mr. Wade Hodges Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Notar Broad-based financial support is a Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Sandra Sudduth Dr. Patricia Corbin Ms. Willodean S. McCain The Estate of Beth Wallace Yates Mr. Steven Cates Mr. and Mrs. Tom Holland Mr. Patrick F. O’Brien key to JSU’s continued growth and Ms. Wenona J. Switzer Mr. David Cox Mr. Michael and Mrs. Vicki McCorsley Dr. Jennifer Thomas Center for Domestic Preparedness Houchens Food Group, Inc. Mr. Michael V. Parris development. Members of the Century Mr. Gary Dwite Talley Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crowe Mr. and Mrs. Barry McGriff Dr. Charlotte M. Thornburg Employee Association Mr. and Mrs. Gene Howard Mr. Wayne Parris Club, those who contribute $100 to Mr. Farlie Templeton Mr. Michael and Mrs. Kimberly Mr. Lane McLaughlin $249, have acknowledged their desire Drs. Roland and Gena Thornburg Dalesandro Ms. Denise Medders to assist the university in its never Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Mark DaParma Ms. Michelle Merritt ending pursuit of excellence. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Upton Dell Giving - YourCause, LLC Mid-South Specialty Advertising CATELYN SWINDALL, Senior - Political Science Ms. Gay Brewer Vance Mr. Jerome A. Duncan Ms. Deborah Miller Aamco Transmission Mr. Steven and Mrs. Veronica Walker Extreme Auto Spa, LLC Mr. David M. Mogil Mr. John D. Abbott, III Judge H. Dean Buttram Scholarship 2013-2014 Student Recipient Mr. and Mrs. Earl Warren MAJ T. J. Finley Mr. Terry Newsome ABS Business Systems, Inc. Mr. Jim and Mrs. Jan Webster Ms. Gloria J. Frazier Ms. Lella G. Nolan Dr. Milton and Mrs. Lois Acton Dr. Bobby and Mrs. Maudellen Welch Drs. Rodney and Kathleen Friery Ms. Angela Odom Catelyn Swindall of Alexandria, Ala., feels “very blessed” to be a third-generation JSU student. Mr. Jonathan Adams Ms. Gwen Westbrook Jefferson’s Restaurant PACCAR Foundation Mr. James Akins She says, “I am always encouraged by the faculty and staff at JSU.” After completing her degree, Mrs. Laura Whorton Mr. Stanley E. Garrett Mr. Kenneth Ray Pell Mr. Joseph Akpan she plans to attend law school and eventually open her own practice. Ms. Swindall received Mr. Mickey and Mrs. Gayle Williams Mr. Jon Scott Gavin Mr. and Mrs. Steve Peterson Alabama Neurosurgeons, PC a summer internship with the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. She volunteers Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Willingham Mr. Reginald Goodloe Mr. Raymond Pharo Alexandria Muffler and Brake Service, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wilson Mr. Gary and Mrs. Jo Evelyn Gray Mr. Robert Pitts Inc. with the Children’s Miracle Network and Alacare Home Health and Hospice locally. On campus, Mr. Herb Winches Mrs. Shaun Gray Mr. David Pleak Mr. Cary and Mrs. Sarah Allen she is involved with the JSU Ambassadors, Pre-Law Society, Tocqueville Society, and the College Dr. Virginia and Mr. Harry W. Yocum Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Gregory Mr. Timothy R. Ray Allison J. Miller, Attorney At Law Republicans. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Griffin Mr. T. Lynn and Mrs. Marilyn Alpha Phi Sigma Ms. Cayce Grimes Richardson Ms. Susan D. Alsobrook Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grimes Mr. David Roberts Ms. Jayme Amberson Mr. Glynn L. Grisham Ms. Ruth Kirby Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy Anderson Mr. Bud and Mrs. Linda Schiff 44 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 45 2013 HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTORS RECOGNIZING DONORS INVESTING IN JSU’S FUTURE

Mr. George R. Archer, Jr. Mr. James Cobb Friends of the Preserve at Little River Ms. Rita F. Holder Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lindblom Ms. Marilyn S. O’Donnell Ms. Sheila Patterson Mr. Michael D. Pitts Ms. Jennifer L. Argo Dr. Richard Cobb Canyon Ms. Carolyn Herndon Holliday Lipscomb Auto Sales Ms. Margenia C. O’Neal Mr. Randy Pauley Mr. Millard H. Pitts Mr. Steven Lloyd Armstrong Ms. Sheron M. Cobb Mr. Mark N Frolick Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick M. Honeycutt Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lisborg Ms. Ann Lay Oaks Dr. and Mrs. John R. Payne Mr. Sammy and Mrs. Nancie Plaia Mr. Henry Atwater Ms. Debra Cochran Ms. Susie F. Gamble Honeywell International Charity Ms. Jean Lisenby Ms. Mary Bruce Ogles Mr. Donald Payne Ms. Donna M. Poe Autumn Ventures, LLC Mr. Ryan Colburn Mr. Dane Gaskey Matching Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston Dr. Lori Owens Ms. Virginia L. Peabody Mr. and Mrs. Sean Ponder BAE Systems - Matching Gifts Judge and Mrs. Randall L. Cole Mr. Don and Mrs. Nancy Gaugler Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hooks Ms. Connie Locke Mr. Marcus D. Owsley Mr. Michael Pearson Ms. Nona Proctor Program, United Defense System Ms. Cathy Coleman Mr. John R. Gentle, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Chris Horsfield Mr. Robert Logan Ms. Donna L. Pace Ms. Joyce Ann Peck Progressive Study Club Ms. Anne Barber Mr. and Mrs. Cale Collins Ms. Louise Gerontakis Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hoult Ms. Natalie Loggins Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Padgett Ms. Judith Percy Ms. Mary Propes Ms. Allyson Barker Mr. Dustin E. Cook Mr. Don Gibson Mr. Vinson L. Houston Mrs. Sydney Fox Long Mr. David Painter LTC M. Shane Perkins Ms. Peggy Prucnal Dr. Jordan M. Barkley Mr. Jack S. Cook Ms. Marilyn Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Jim Howard Long Leaf Lodge Mr. Paul J. Painter Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wayne Perry COL and Mrs. Terry Quarles Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Barnett Ms. Emilea Smith Copeland Mr. Leon S. Gill, Sr. Mr. John H. Howell Mr. George and Mrs. Mary Lord Mr. James Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Joey Peters Randy Wood Campaign Ms. Cynthia Puckett Barreda Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cordova Mr. and Mrs. Corley L. Gilliland Mr. Robert T. and Mrs. Suzi Howle Mr. Justin C. Lord Ms. Sara Futral Patterson Mr. Charles and Mrs. Olivia Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Norris Ray Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Baswell Mr. Colin Cotton Ms. Libby Glass Mr. Randy and Mrs. Julieann Hurst Mr. David Wayne Love Mr. William and Mrs. Janice M. Mr. Christopher Courtney Ms. Bobbie M. Glassco Dr. Dana Ingalsbe Ms. Virginia MacRae Battles, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Cousins Ms. Caroline K Godbey Ms. Janis Lynn Ioannides Mr. Eric R. Maddox BB&T Bank Mr. James Cowan Dr. Michael D. and Mrs. Donna Mr. Daryl A. Isbell Mr. Syed Mahmood Mr. Edward O. Beck, Jr. Mr. Casey D. Cox Goodlett Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Isom Mr. Stephen J. Major Remember Us in Your Will Mr. Larry Beck Mr. Robert Cox Mr. Steven Goodman J. B. Pennington High School Class Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Joy Maloney Ms. Christine Beeler Mr. Jerome Crawford Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Gordon of 1957 Mr. Robert F. Maloney Alumni and friends of Jacksonville State University support the JSU Foundation generously. Dr. Noureddine Bekhouche Rex Byron Creswell Mr. Evan Gossett Dr. and Mrs. Harvey H. Jackson Mr. John W. Martin Contributions are evidence of a deep interest and a determination to see the university serve Mr. Cosper and Mrs. Aleta Bell Mr. Don Wilson Croft Mr. Jackson L. Grady Mr. Morris J. Jackson Mr. Michael and Mrs. Melanie for generations to come. The JSU Foundation was established expressly for receiving dona- Maxwell Ms. Barbara Ramey Bellman Ms. Deborah Crosson Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Grady Ms. Helen P. Jaggears tions and bequests that will benefit the university. Dr. Doris S. Bennett Mr. Larry and Mrs. Shirley Crotzer Mr. and Mrs. John-Bauer Graham Mr. and Mrs. Barry James LTC Timothy and Mrs. Rita Mays Ms. Gwendolyn W. Bentley Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cundiff Mr. Tony Gravette Ms. Judy H. James Mr. Bobby R. McAfee Mr. Ronald Lee Bentley Dr. and Mrs. Brent Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Green Mr. Jeffrey S. Jiles Ms. Seketha R. McCall All who have included the Jacksonville State University Foundation in their wills are appreci- Mr. and Mrs. James Stephen Benton Ms. Suzanne H. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Rodney P. Green Jim Thomas and Associates Dr. Cynthia and Mr. Patrick McCarty ated and JSU urges our other alumni and friends to consider providing for the university in Mr. Paul Franklin Berry Mr. John Curlee Ms. Jane Greene Ms. Amiko D. Johnson Mr. Ray McCay Mr. Randy Bice Mr. Willis M. Curls Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Greene Ms. Billie S. Johnson Mr. Charles C. McCombs their estate plans. Please notify the JSU Foundation if you have included JSU in your will. Ms. Ellen Black Ms. Katherine M. Czaja COL (Ret.) Therman R. Greene Mr. Edward Johnson Mr. Ronald F. McCrimon Those who wish to make provisions for the Jacksonville State University Foundation in their Mr. Joseph Boggs Ms. Amy Reaves Daley Mr. Jeffrey Lee Griffin Ms. Elizabeth O. Johnson Mr. John M. McCulloch will; may find these suggestions helpful: Mr. Steve Lamar Booker David Judge, MD, PC Mr. David and Mrs. Connie Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Gerald K. Johnson Mr. Gary McEntire Booker Tax and Accounting Service Ms. Irby Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grizzard Ms. J. Patrice Johnson Ms. Ruth McGaha Ms. Norma Boozer Ms. Judith D. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Tony Guerra Ms. Katie G. Johnson Ms. Allison R. McInnis AN UNRESTRICTED GIFT Dr. Patricia and Mr. Allan Borstorff Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis Ms. Alicia Gulledge Mr. Shawn M. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell McKay “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jacksonville University Foundation the sum of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Bowman Dr. Randall and Mrs. Denise Davis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guyton, Sr. Ms. Stacey C. Johnson Mr. Ron McKinney $ ___ (or other specifically described personal or real property) to be used for the general Mr. Peter Brandt Mr. Rick D. Davis Ms. Donna Broome Hair Mr. D. Johnston Mr. Buddy McLeod Dr. Ralph Brannen Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dawson Ms. Denise Hall LTC Terry Jordan McLeod Electric, Inc. purposes of the Jacksonville State University Foundation.” Ms. Sonja Brantley Mr. William Kenneth and Mrs. Ann Mr. Barton Hallum Mr. and Mrs. John Ed Jordan, III Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. McRoberts Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Pamela Brassart H. Day Ms. Janet Sivley Hamby Mr. Harold Junkins Ms. Lydia Fay McVicker “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jacksonville State University Foundation an amount Ms. Pamela Brazzell Dr. LaJoyce Debro Mr. Joseph Hamilton K. L. Brown for House District 40 Ms. Dianne M. Meagher Mr. and Mrs. Dafford Brewster, Jr. Ms. Amy Delaney Mr. Todd Hamilton Keith Devers CPA, PC Mr. James Meigs equal to ___ percent (___%) of the value of my estate at the date of my death to be used for Mr. Kenneth D. Brown Mr. Keith Devers Mr. W. Joseph Handschumacher Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Rae Kelley Ms. Lisa A. Mercurio the general purposes of the Jacksonville State University Foundation.” Mr. and Mrs. Koven Brown Mr. A. Glenn Dobbs Dr. Robert M. and Mrs. Mary Hanvey Mr. Eugene P. Kelly Mr. Travis J. Merrell COL Joseph L. Methvin Ms. Kimberly Broyles Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Doss Mr. Bob A. Haon Mr. Jack O. and Mrs. Joyce Kerby GIFT FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE Ms. Teresa Liebl Mr. Frank Douthit Mr. Benjamin G. Harbin Mr. Charles and Mrs. Nanette Kicker Ms. Megan Miller MG (Ret) James D. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Darren Douthitt Mr. Jethro and Mrs. June Harbison Ms. Shelia Kiker LTC Victor L. and Mrs. Vera D. Miller “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jacksonville State University Foundation the sum of Mr. and Mrs. Dan R. Bryant Ms. Rebecca M. Duckett Mr. Mike and Mrs. Kellie Hardy Dr. Rhonda Kilgo Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. Minter $ ___ (or the property herein described) for ______(state purpose).” Mr. Derrick Bryant Mr. Klaus Duncan Mr. George and Mrs. Connie Harmon Mr. William F. Killough, III Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin V. Minton Mr. Tracy Bryant Mr. Kurt Duryea Ms. Susan Harper Dr. Kihyun Kim Mr. Kenneth Allan Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bryson Mr. James Dyar Mr. Gavin and Mrs. Amber Mr. Joe Kines Momma Goldberg’s Deli “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jacksonville State University Foundation an amount LTC Guy H. Buice Mr. and Mrs. Felton Easterwood Harrington Ms. Patsy S. Kinney Mr. Harris Montgomery equal to ___ percent (___%) of the value of my estate at the date of my death to be used for Mr. Gerald Wayne Burns Ed Logan, CPA Ms. Teresa Harrington Ms. Deborah Kirkland Mr. George Moore ______(state purpose).” Mr. Mack and Mrs. Rebecca R. Burt Mr. Jerry Ellington Mr. Donald W. Harris Mr. Waylan and Dr. Theresa Kisor Ms. Stacy Moore Buster Miles Chevrolet, Inc. Mr. Robert Ellington Mr. Gary and Mrs. Linda Harris Mr. Bill and Mrs. Stacy Klein Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Moore Mr. Eddie J. Butler Ms. Virginia Ventress Ellis Mr. Neal Harris Ms. Linda Klimasewski Mr. T. Jeff Moore RESIDUAL BEQUEST COL Michael Caldwell Mr. Page Eppele Mr. Terry A. Harris Mr. and Mrs. W. James Knight COL Ellis R. Morris “I hereby give, devise, and bequeath all of the residue of my estate, both real and personal, Ms. Donna Callan Mr. Ernest F. Estes Mr. Carl Harrison Mr. Warren “Moose” Koegel Dr. Troy and Mrs. Frances Morrison to the Jacksonville State University Foundation.” Mr. David Wayne Callicutt Ms. Paula Entrekin Evans Mr. Robert and Mrs. Cornelia Hart Dr. Phillip E. Koerper Ms. Faye Most Mr. Jimmy W. Carroll Mr. Donald V. Ewing Mr. Brandon Scott Harvey Mr. Ron and Mrs. Ulla LaGrone Ms. Gwen Mulligan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Carroll Mr. Alex E. Farish Ms. Florence Harvey Ms. Judith Lamberth Mr. Jackie Myers CODICIL Mr. Michael R. and Mrs. Wanda Mr. Barry Gregg Farrar Mr. Raymond Harwell Ms. Mary Elton Landrum Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Mynatt “Having herein before made my last will and testament dated ___ , I (your full name) being Carter Mr. and Mrs. Steve Findley Mr. Elma Haskew, Jr. Dr. Robert J. Landry, III Ms. Janice Nabors Ms. Lauzanne Casson Mr. Jim S. Finlay Ms. Brandi Haynes Ms. Renee Lanham Mr. Bill and Mrs. Deva Nash of sound mind do hereby make, publish, and declare the following codicil thereto:___ (here COL John M. Castleberry Ms. Janet G. Fisher Dr. and Mrs. Mark Hearn Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lanterman Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Nee, Jr. insert the additional clause) ___ . Except as herein changed, I hereby ratify, confirm and Ms. Sarah E. Cavender Five Star Products, Inc. Mr. R. Glenn Heathcock Drs. Joel and Sarah Latham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neill republish my last will and testament.” Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Chappell Ms. Kristen L. Fleeger Mr. Dan Herrin Mr. and Mrs. Ted A. Law Ms. Deborah L. Nesbit Mr. Nicholas Charles Ms. Amelia Watts Fletcher Mr. Lee Herring Mr. Duane Lawson Mr. and Mrs. James A. Newman Cheaha Bank - Jacksonville Mr. Douglas H. Ford Dr. Miriam Helen Hill Lawton & Associates Dr. M. Maureen Newton It is important to seek independent legal and tax counsel where appropriate. Dr. Charles Mr. Grant B. Chester Mr. Tobby Ford Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hill Dr. Marc Laxer Mr. Brian and Mrs. Mary Newton Lewis, the Foundation’s executive director will be pleased to discuss planned giving Dr. Wayne H. Claeren Mr. Danny Fordham Mr. R. Wayne Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Ledford Dr. Alfred Nichols programs and gift opportunities on a completely confidential basis. He may be reached Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark Mr. David L. Foster Hilton Garden Inn - Oxford Mr. Ted Lee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Noonan Mr. and Mrs. Cotton Clark Ms. Anita L. Fountain Ms. Martha J. Hinton Mr. M. Chris Lee Mr. David L. Normand by mail at Jacksonville State University, 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL, 36265, Mr. T. Alan Clark Ms. Barbara Smith Franklin Ms. Marlane Fairleigh Hodges Dr. Russel W. Lemmons Mr. Michael Noyes by phone at (256) 782-5003 or (800) 231-5291 extension 5003. Dr. Lewis can also be Mr. James H. and Mrs. Gloria Clayton, Mr. Mark A. Freeman Mr. Charles Hoffman III LF Accessories Group, LLC Mr. Harry Nuttall reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Jr. Mr. Forrest A. French Ms. Andrea F. Hoke Mr. Michael and Mrs. Deborah Ms. Mary Lou O’Barr Mr. Vance and Mrs. Dianne Cline Ms. Charla D. Holbrook Limerick Mr. John O’Brien, Jr.

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Mr. Brandon Reaves Mr. Marion E. Smith Mr. and Mrs. William E. Tipton, Jr. WPA Allstars Ms. Kay Reaves Ms. Rhonda L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. James A. Todd Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wyatt Red Mountain Expresso Mr. Russell H. Smith Mr. Mark and Mrs. Becky Tow Ms. Betty M. Young Ms. Barbara C. Reed Dr. and Mrs. S. Rush Smith Ms. Prosperita Trujillo Mr. Rodney Young ISIAH BURGIN, Junior - Applied Electronics Engineering / Military Science Mr. Mark and Mrs. Lesia Reese Ms. Shirley R. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Roger Tudor Mr. Mike Zenanko Regions Financial Corporation Mr. Weldon Smitherman Mr. H. Paul Tumlin James Heathcock Memorial Scholarship 2013-2014 Student Recipient Foundation Mr. Phillip H. South Ms. Falynn Turley Additional Donors Mr. Dwight Rice Southern States Bank Ms. Sandy Turner Those individuals not listed in the Mr. Glenn Rogers Rice Dr. and Mrs. David M. Spalding Dr. Tommy Turner Society or Club giving levels are Isiah Burgin of Alexandria, Ala., says of JSU, “I enjoy the people here, and I really appreciate Ms. Bonnie Earle Ridgeway Ms. Linda Lou Spalding Mr. William Turner included as Donors in this Honor the faculty and how the teachers are very helpful.” An ROTC cadet, Isiah is serving his country Mr. S. Stewart Ridgeway Mr. and Mrs. Clay Sparks Mr. and Mrs. W. Neil Turner Roll of Contributors. The support in the National Guard and as a member of the Alabama Military Funeral Honors Program. After of the many alumni and friends who Mr. DeLeath Rives Mr. Preston Spears Mr. Alva Umphrey graduation, he plans to become an officer in the National Guard and, eventually, a government Dr. James and Mrs. Margaret Roberts Dr. Ted and Mrs. Shirley Spears Valley Heating & Cooling, LLC made contributions through the JSU Dr. W. Tim Roberts Mrs. Nancy Spradlin LTC (Ret) Garold Van Doren, II Foundation is greatly appreciated. contracted engineer. In his spare time, Mr. Burgin enjoys honing his marksmanship on the firing Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Robinson Ms. Valerie Spratt Mr. Curtis Vandeford range. Mr. Gary B. Rodvelt Mr. and Mrs. Jack Starck Mr. Kitchavat Vetchapoom Mr. Joseph Abercrombie Mr. and Mrs. Hoover C. Rogers Ms. Devery B. Starr Dr. Clarence D. Vinson, Jr. Mr. Michael D. Abernathy Mr. Jim and Mrs. Janis Romine Mr. Russell Steward Mr. Braxton E. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Abernathy Mr. and Mrs. George N. Rosenbloom Mr. Charles and Mrs. Marie Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Troy Wagnon Ms. Charlotte Smith Abner Mr. Doug and Mrs. Lisa Rosser Mr. Jason B. Stinson Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Waid Mr. and Mrs. Benny Abney Mr. Patrick K. Roszell Mr. and Mrs. John Stokesberry Mr. Arnold D. Wallace Mr. Jeffrey Abney Ms. Amy Anderson Mr. Joe and Mrs. Michelle Battles Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Bittle Mr. and Mrs. Jody Box Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rowe Mr. Ernest A. Stone Mr. G. Alan Wallace Ms. Carolyn Abood Ms. Brenda Lindley-Anderson Mr. Mason Heath Battles Ms. Rhonda Bittle Mr. Kenneth W. Boyd Ms. Tina Royer Mr. Larry L. Stoudemire WalMart Supercenter - Attalla Ms. Karen Abrams Ms. Cynthia Anderson Mr. Elijah Bauer Ms. Deborah D. Bivins Dr. Michael Boynton Ms. Kathy Russell Judge Malcolm Street, Jr. Dr. David and Mrs. Jeannie Walters Ms. Henrietta Acker Mr. Ted and Mrs. Judy Anderson Mr. John Bauer, Jr. Ms. Kathy Bizarth Mr. Stuart N. Bozeman Mr. Malcolm Sanders Dr. Mary G. Street Mr. Michael C. Walters Mr. and Mrs. Donald Adams Mr. M. Kent Anderson Ms. Phyllis Bayes Ms. Beth R. Black Ms. Bethany Bradford Mr. Edward and Mrs. Gail Sandlin Rev. and Mrs. James Styles Ms. Cynthia W. Ward Mr. Alton and Mrs. Brenda Adams Mr. Perry and Mrs. Judy Andrews Mrs. Makenzie Bayles Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Black Mr. Robert C. Bradford Sarah Cavender Metalworks Ms. Kathleen F. Summers COL Robert and Mrs. Susan Warren Ms. Linda Adams Ms. Theresa R. Andrews Ms. Charlene Bazzle Mr. Randal Blades Ms. Cheryl Huddleston Bragg Mr. Warren G. Sarrell, Jr. Mr. Charles Sumner Warren Freeman Attorney At Law, Ms. Sonja Adams Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anglea Mr. Marshall Beall Dr. Benjie Blair Ms. Apryl S. Bragg-Simmons Mr. David A. Saxon MSGT Alvin E. Sutton, Jr. LLC Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Adams Anniston High School Class of 1968 Mr. Jack and Mrs. Melinda Beam Mr. Corey Clinton Blair Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Brakel Ms. Beverly Trice Scarborough Swank Boutique Ms. Betty Ann Watkins Mr. and Mrs. Doyal Adamson Ms. Wendy Appling Dr. Tom Beam Mr. Russell L. Blair Mr. Frankie D. Bramblett Dr. Bill Schmidt COL (Ret) Louis A. K. Sylvester Mr. James H. Watkins Ms. B. Jean Adderhold Mr. Ricky Gene Arledge Mr. Tony Beam Mr. Robert Wayne Blake Mr. Russell Brand Mr. Clayton and Mrs. Johnnie Scott Mr. Earl D. Taylor Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Joyce Webb Ms. Ena Aguilar Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Armstrong Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Beard Mr. W. Don Blakely Ms. Abby Brasher Mr. Demetrius Scott Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Stephanie Taylor Mr. and Mrs. James F. Wescott Ms. Oye Akisanya Ms. Linda Arnold Mr. and Mrs. George Beasley Ms. Merri Blankenship Ms. Kimberly Brasher Ms. Jennifer Scott Team Sports, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Westmoreland Dr. Safaa H. Al-Hamdani Ms. Dru Taylor Arnold Mr. and Mrs. George B. Beasley Mr. William E. Blasingame Mr. Randolph Bratton Mr. Jerry Lee Scott Mr. Don and Mrs. Lisa Thacker Mr. Larry Arnold Whisenant Alabama League for Nursing Ms. Amy Sue Arnts Mr. Dale Beason Ms. Maxine Blessing Mr. Colin Braun Dr. and Mrs. Bill Scroggins The Bank of New York Mellon Ms. April W. White Mr. Philip S. Albury, Jr. Mr. Randy and Mrs. Linda Arp Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Beason Mr. Ronnie L. Blevins Ms. Teresa Braun Ms. Susan Sellers Community Partnership Mr. Mark White Ms. Amanda Bird Alexander Mr. Scott Arrington Mr. David and Mrs. Judith Beason Ms. Patricia Abercrombie Blount Mrs. Jana Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Emory R. Serviss The Covenant Group, Inc. Wholesale Sox Network, LLC Ms. Anne Allen Mr. Fred Asbell Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Beason Mr. Devyn Chase Boatright Ms. Lauren Brewer Ms. Heather Severns The Herrin Group, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Judson S. Whorton Mr. Christopher W. Allen AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Mr. Ron Beaucham Mrs. Robbie B. Boggs Ms. Lacresha Brewster Mr. Thomas E. Sexton, Jr. The Home Depot Political Action Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Carol Wideman Ms. Dana Carroll Allen Mr. Donald C. Atkinson Ms. Alison Beck Mr. Charles L. Bohannon Ms. Rosamond Briegel Mr. Joseph F. Shaw Committee Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Wigington Ms. Jennifer Allen Dr. Adrian F. Aveni Ms. Sharon Beck Ms. Deanna Bohannon Ms. Sarah D. Bright Mr. Thomas Shelton The Protocol School of Alabama Ms. Kimberly M. Wigley Ms. Kimberly Bumpus Allen Mr. and Mrs. Paul Avery Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Becker Mr. A. Richard Bohanon Mr. Glenn Bright Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Jeanette Sherer The Sunday Morning Runners Mr. and Mrs. H. Gregory Williams Dr. Linda Allen Ms. Brenda Babbs Ms. Gail K. Beckman Ms. Kelly Bollinger Ms. Janice Brim Mr. Harry L. Sherman Dr. Carla and Mr. Cleophus Thomas, LTC and Mrs. Lenton G. Williams Ms. Lori Yvonne Allen Mr. and Mrs. William Baber Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bedford Mr. Joshua S. Bolton Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brock, Jr. Ms. Deborah Shevin Jr. Ms. Patti Moss Williams Mr. Joseph G. Allinder Ms. Lacey M. Bacchus Mr. Gary Beegle Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Boman Mr. Mohammed Nusrat Broker Ms. Marnie Shewmaker Mr. Daniel Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Shad Williams Mr. Charles L. Allison, Jr. Ms. Kay Baggett Ms. Kelly Beegle Mr. A. L. and Mrs. Rachel Bonds Mr. and Mrs. John E. Brookes Ms. Sherry M. Shows Ms. Debra Langston Thomas Mr. Shannon and Mrs. Valerie Ms. Teresa B. Allison Ms. Tiffani Bagley Ms. Martha D. Behna Mr. Brandon Bonds Ms. Angela Brooks Ms. Charlotte M. Sieber Mr. George Thomas Williams Ms. Susan E. Almon-Matangos Mr. Charles Bailey Ms. H. Sue Bell Ms. Emily S. Bonds Ms. Augustina B. Brooks Silpada Designs Mr. James Thomas Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Sara Williamson Ms. Jesicca Althouse Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bailey Ms. Jane O. Bell Mr. Gary Bonds Ms. Connie B. Brooks Mr. Jack D. Silvers Mr. Donald H. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. Wilson Ms. Norma Alverson Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bailey Ms. Sandra M. Bell Ms. Nancy Bonds Mr. William H. Broome Mr. and Mrs. Randy Simpson Mr. Paul Thompson Mr. Penn Wilson Ms. Marjorie Coe Alvis Dr. Sandra Bailey Ms. Allison M. Benefield Mr. Allen Bonds Dr. and Mrs. Glen Browder Ms. Amy Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Thompson WinSouth Credit Union Mr. Jack O. Amberson Ms. Sheila Bailey Ms. Donna Benefield Mr. David M. Bonorato Ms. Alice Chamlis Brown Mr. and Mrs. Wade Smith Mr. David Charles Thornton Mr. Joseph H. Wood Mr. Joe and Ms. Mary Ammons Mr. Steven P. Bailey Ms. Mary D. Benefield Ms. Dolores Booth Ms. Donna Margo Brown Ms. Claudette Smith Mr. Michael and Mrs. Debbie Mr. Randy Wood Ms. Kannyetta S. Ammons Mr. Chris Bain Ms. S. Luette Benefield Ms. Angie Boozer Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Brown Dr. Edwin H. Smith Thornton Mrs. Louise M. Woodall Ms. Janet C. Amos Mr. Howard E. Bain Ms. Renetta Bennefield Mr. Jadie M. and Mrs. Dianne Boozer Ms. Gail Brown Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Rochelle Smith Mr. Zachery L. Thornton Mr. Brian Keith Woodfin Ms. Wanda Lee Andereck Mr. Bobby L. Baker, Jr. Ms. Anna Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Boozer Mr. Gary and Mrs. Ethelyn Brown Mr. Joe O. Smith Dr. Gail Dobbs Tidemann Mr. John T. Woody Ms. Amy A. Anderson Ms. Cynthia Baker Mr. Calvin Bennett Ms. Saundra R. Boozer Ms. Grace C. Brown Mr. Timothy Balentine Mr. Douglas S. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Ted Boozer Mr. Steve Brown Mr. Tony Ball Mr. Jason D. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. James K. Borders Mr. Jerry N. Brown, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Ballard Dr. Jeremy Benson Ms. Vickie Borrell Ms. Lindie K. Brown Ms. Julie Ballenger Ms. Alisa M. Bentley Mr. William Bostick Ms. Martha S. Brown EMERALD PADGETT, Senior - Exercise Science and Wellness / Military Science Mr. and Mrs. Randy Barber Ms. Regina Bentley Mr. Nii A. Botchway Mr. Michael David Brown Ms. Cynthia Barclay Mr. Stanley D. Bentley Ms. Bettye J. Bothwell Ms. Portia C. Brown Major Dwayne Williams Memorial Scholarship 2013-2014 Student Recipient Mr. Zack and Mrs. Sandra Barfield Mr. W. Brady Benton Mr. Brent Bottoms Ms. Sue Brown Mr. Terrell W. Barkley Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bergman Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bouchillon Mr. Taylor A. Brown Mr. and Mrs. John R. Barnard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Berry Mr. and Mrs. Victor Boudolf Mr. Terry Alan Brown Emerald Padgett of Dallas, Ga., says that four years ago she came to JSU as an undecided major Mr. and Mrs. Lowell P. Barnes Ms. Carmen R. Bertot Ms. Cindy G. Boudreaux Mr. William Brown to run cross country and fell in love with the campus. “The quality students and outstanding faculty, Ms. Tanya R. Barnes Ms. Deborah Beverly Ms. Teresa Johnson Boullemet Mr. Brandon Brown especially in the ROTC and ESW departments, have made my college experience more than I could Mr. Ted Barnicle Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Mary Bevis Ms. Catherine S. Bowden Ms. Jean J. Brumbeloe Mr. Tony J. Barnwell, Jr. Ms. Tracy M. Bibbs Ms. Margaret Bowden have hoped for.” After running on the cross country team for three years, Emerald is now a member Ms. Dannie Leigh Bryan Mr. Daniel Keith Barrier Ms. Tonya Hope Bice Ms. Leanne D. Bowen Ms. Amy Bryant of the ROTC Ranger Challenge team. She plans to request an education delay from the military Ms. Laura Barrow Ms. Lori Bielawski Mr. Curtis L. Bowie Mr. Jack Kenney Bryant in order to continue on to graduate school in preparation to become an active duty physical Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bass Mr. Richard Billingslea Mr. Hal G. Bowie Ms. Scarlet Bryant Ms. Patricia Bowlin therapist in the army. Mr. William Bass Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Billingsley Ms. Sharon L. Bryant Ms. Jocelyn D. Bates Mr. Charles A. Bircheat Mr. Chris Bowman Mr. Thomas Bryant Ms. Marcelle Battle Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Birdwell Mr. Elgin Bowman Ms. Kimberly A. Buce Mr. Toney Battle Ms. Mary E. Bishop Ms. Mary Ellen Bowman Ms. Paula Buchanan

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Mr. Ed and Mrs. Nelda Buckner Mr. Robert and Mrs. Kathy Campbell Mr. and Mrs. David K. Click Mr. Phillip Crawford DJS Lawn Consulting & Service Mr. Farid Farahan Gary T. Mann State Farm Insurance Mr. Willie L. Buford Mr. Jack L. Camper Dr. Adrian and Mrs. Ruth G. Ms. Leigh Ann Clifton Ms. Karen Crockett Mr. Robert Dobbs Ms. Susie A. Farley Agency Ms. Joella M. Bujan Mr. Edmond Canady Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Marion Clifton Ms. Ebun Croom-Osaze Mr. Terry and Mrs. Suzanne Dobson Ms. Denita Farmer Ms. Rosemary Wessinger Garza Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Burdell Mrs. Ellen Cannon Ms. Shirley M. Chandler Mr. William Andrew Clingan Ms. Polly Crow Dr. Jeffrey Dodd Mr. Daniel Farr Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gaskin Mr. John and Mrs. Jennifer Burdick Mr. Raymond Cannon Mr. Floyd A. Chaplin Mr. Mike and Mrs. Phyllis Clopton Mr. Jacob Crump Ms. Lisa Dollar Ms. Ione Farrar Mr. Rodney Geer Ms. Stacey Burgess Mr. John Cantlin Mrs. Jimmie Chapman Ms. Ardith Williams Coates Ms. Brittany Cruse Don Temple Terrell Attorney at Law Ms. Joyce Farrell Mr. Mohammad Ghayournejadian Mr. Steven Burgess Mr. Salomon Cardenas Mr. Neal Chapman Ms. Jo Ann Cobb Ms. Yvonne Crye Mr. Michael Donahoo Mr. Kevin Fathi Ms. Jewel Gibbs Mr. Scott Burleson Mr. Donald Lamar Cardwell Ms. Theresa Chatman Ms. Kimberly Cobb Ms. Debra Culbert Ms. Suzanne Donaldson Ms. Brandy K. Faulkner Mr. Justin G. Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Burnett Mr. Zach Cardwell Chattanooga - Hamilton County Ms. Helen Cobia Mr. Henry Culp, Jr. Ms. Tammy Donaldson Ms. Rebecca D. Fearon Ms. Carol Jean Gibson Ms. Candace C. Burnett Ms. Margie Mask Carey Health Department Mr. Carl Cochran Ms. Martha S. Culp Ms. Suzanne M. Donovan Dr. and Mrs. Robert Felgar Mr. and Mrs. D. Shawn Giddy Mr. Mark Burnett Ms. Jackie Carmack Cheaha Women’s Health and Ms. Marolyn Cochran Ms. Lois A. Culpepper Mr. Matthew Cole Doolittle Mr. Noel Fendlason Ms. Angie Gidley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Burnham Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Carpenter Wellness, LLC Mr. Robert L. Cochran, III Dr. David and Mrs. Lesa Cummings Mr. Robert Downing Mr. Alex and Mrs. Alison Ference Mr. Thomas Gilbreath Ms. Candace Leigh Burns Mr. Thomas Carpenter Ms. Tina Cheatham Mr. M. Dale Cockrill Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cunningham Mr. Ernest Lloyd Downs Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Ferjak Mr. Lawrence Gillespie, Jr. Ms. Christy Burns Ms. Tracey Carr Mr. Christopher L. Cheatwood Mr. Gerald Cofer Ms. Margaret Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Doyle Ms. Barbara Ferrigno Mr. and Mrs. W. Charles Gillespie Ms. Deborah Ann Burrill Ms. Peggy Carell Mr. Woodrow and Mrs. Mary Ms. Hannah G. Coffman Mrs. Eileen Curtin Doyle Real Estate Agency, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Ficklen Ms. Kaylon Gilley Mr. Andrew Burroughs Ms. Elizabeth Carroll Cheatwood Ms. Kay Coger Ms. Adrianne Curvin Mr. and Mrs. David Draper Mr. Michael R. Fincher Ms. Angela Gilliland Mrs. Shavon Bush Ms. Ginger R. Carroll Ms. Marilyn B. Cheney Mr. Daniel S. Coheley Ms. Haley Curvin Ms. Toni Marie Driskill Ms. Angie Finley Mr. Joe and Mrs. Sue Gilliland Dr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Butler, Sr. Ms. Lisa Carroll Ms. Angelina H. Chestnut Ms. Ranae Coheley Mr. Christopher Cushing Ms. Courtney A. Drube Mr. Robert Finley Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gilliland, Jr. Judge Horace D. Buttram, Jr. Mr. Sidney Mark Carroll Mr. Greg Christian Ms. Emmalie Cole Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Cushing Mr. Torsten A. Dryden Dr. Wayne Finley Ms. Patsy B. Gilmore Ms. Carol H. Butts Ms. Edith Carter Ms. Cheryl Christopher Ms. Janice Cole Mrs. Patricia Dabbs Ms. Alice Duckett Ms. Christiane Fisher Mr. Jerry Lamar Gladden Mr. Randall James Buys Mr. Scott and Mrs. Jalynn Carter Mr. Dustin Christopher Mr. Jeffery Cole Mr. R. L. and Mrs. Patricia Dalton, Jr. Ms. Charlotte C. Duckett Ms. Jacqueline Goodlett Flenord Ms. Judy L. Glass Mr. Thomas George Buzan, Jr. LTC Joseph Carter Mr. Jeffery Dwayne Christopher Mrs. Shane Cole Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Danforth Mr. David Duckett Mr. Gary W. Flint Ms. Kay Smith Glass Ms. Deborah Byars Ms. Kathryn A. Carter Mr. Steven Chubay Ms. Beverly Coleman Mr. Eddie Daniel Ms. Patricia Duckworth Mr. Stephen Floyd Ms. Cynthia S. Glover Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Byars Dr. Shawn and Mrs. Lori Carter Ms. Malissa D. Chumley Mr. Jason Coleman Mrs. Judy Darnell Mr. Colton Duke Dr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Fockele Ms. Jana Godwin Mr. James and Mrs. Karen Byers Mr. and Mrs. Nathan L. Carter Ms. Noemi B. Churchill Ms. Shannon Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Darnell Mr. Joel and Mrs. Nancy Duke Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Folds Mr. L. Andrew Goggans Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Bynum Ms. Audrey Cartwright Mr. Donald G. Cifelli Collegiate Licensing Company Ms. Denise DaSilva Mr. Joseph Arnold Duke Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Folsom, Jr. Mr. Terrell and Mrs. Tekeisha Goggins Mr. Jimmy Byram Mr. Justin E. Casey Ms. Beth B. Clanton Ms. Linda Anne Collier Ms. Mary Jim Daugherty Ms. Lori Duke Mr. Cecil Fomby Mr. Tomas Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Neil Byrd Mr. R. Michael Casey Mr. Bobby Kyle Clark, Jr. Ms. Felicia R. Colquitt Ms. Cynthia L. Davenport Ms. Valerie G. Duke Mr. Jeremy C. Fomby Mr. Ted M. Good Ms. Emilee Dawn Cabaniss Mr. Jeffrey D. Cash Mr. Brian and Mrs. Sharon Clark Mr. George Alexander Compton Mr. James D. Davenport Mr. Charles Dunaway Mr. Christopher Forbes Mr. William C. Goode Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Cagle Ms. Rachel Castrenze Ms. Haili D. Clark Ms. Caroline J. Conde Ms. Alicia Davis Ms. Shirley S. Duncan Mr. James Morris Ford, Jr. Ms. Kizzie S. Gooden Ms. Julie Cain Mr. William R. Cate Mr. Lamar Clark Mr. Brian Connell Ms. Cara Davis Ms. Vicky Duncan Ms. Rhonda S. Ford Mr. Carl Goodgame Ms. Kimberly Cain Mr. Richard and Mrs. Linda Cater Ms. Marilyn L. Clark Mr. Pete and Mrs. Roxana Conroy Mr. and Mrs. David Davis Ms. Betty Jean Dunn Ms. Jennifer A. Fortenberry Dr. Debra and Mr. Phillip Goodwin Ms. Linda L. Cain Mr. David Scott Cates Ms. Teresa Barrett Clark Ms. Christy Cook Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Davis Ms. Claire Dunn Mr. Carl Foster Mr. Duane Goodwin Mr. Kermit and Mrs. Vivian Caldwell Mr. Thomas J. Cato Mr. Donald and Mrs. Kathy Clay Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lee Cook Mr. Greg and Mrs. Sherron Davis Ms. Landi C. Dunne Ms. Carolyn Foster Ms. Ella E. Goodwin Mr. Thomas V. Caldwell Mr. James A. Causey Ms. Andrea Clayton Dr. Llewellyn Cook Ms. Hannah L. Davis Ms. Connie M. Durham Mr. and Mrs. Danny Foster Ms. Ona Goodwin Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Lynne Caldwell Ms. Claudia Cauthen Ms. Carol Clayton Mr. Stephen P. Cook Mr. Jay C. Davis Ms. Kristi Durham Ms. Martha Fowler Ms. Precious J. Goodwine Ms. Jessica Lauren Calhoun CF Kids Court Mr. Ronald Clayton Mrs. Henrietta Winston Cooley Mr. Justin Davis Ms. Vicky Durham Ms. A. Jane Fox Ms. Vickie Gord Ms. Jacaques Simone Calloway Ms. Julie M. Chadwick Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Georgene Mr. Barry S. Cooper Ms. Kaye W. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jerry H. Dyar Dr. Guillermo A. Francia, III Ms. Alice Gordon Dr. Kenneith Calvert Ms. Brandi Chafin Cleckler Ms. Brittany Cooper Ms. Lisa A. Davis Ms. Joy R. Ebaugh Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Frank, Jr. Ms. Michele Gortney Mr. William and Mrs. Sherry Calvert Ms. Ginger Burton Chamberlain Ms. Linda Clement Mr. Calvin J. Cooper Dr. Rick and Mrs. Lea Davis Mr. Danny C. Echols Mr. Kenneth Free Ms. Darlene Goss Mr. Elton Camp Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Chambers Mr. Freddy Clements Mr. and Mrs. Danny Cooper Mr. Robert J. Davis, Jr. Mr. Terry and Mrs. Tammy Echols Mr. Charles and Mrs. Ruth Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gossett Ms. Imogene Stone Camp Mr. Jimmy W. Champion Mr. Rainer Haspel Clements Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cooper Ms. Sally Ruth Davis Ms. Thelma N. Edgar Ms. Dianne L. Freeman Mr. Joseph Goswick Mr. and Mrs. Michael Camp Mr. Charles William Chandler Mr. Larry Russell Clemmer Mr. Kevyn Cooper Mr. Terry L. Davis Dr. Windon Edge Mr. William A. Frees Mr. Kurtis J. Graben Mr. Forrest and Mrs. Melissa Campbell Ms. Kathleen Chandler Ms. Charlene Cleveland Ms. Roberta Cooper Ms. Vanessa L. Davis Mr. John C. Edgecomb Mr. Demechiko French Mr. and Mrs. John S. Graham Mr. Glenn Campbell Mr. Bart Chandler Mr. Jerry Cleveland Ms. Skylar Cope Dr. Kenneth W. H. Day Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edmondson Mr. Michael A. Frost Mr. Larry Graham Mr. Robert E. Copeland Ms. Megan E. Day Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Edwards Mr. Cedric A. Fuller Mr. Stephen Gralewski Mr. Shannon R. Coplin Ms. Vickie Day Mr. William Ekey Ms. Michelle Bailey Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Rick Gramling Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Coppock Mr. Charles De Arman Ms. Shelley L. Elkins Mr. Leland M. Fuller Mr. Marvell D. Granville Is Your Name Missing? Mr. Scott Corbin Mr. David Lee Deal Ms. Donna Elling-Thompson Mr. Richard L. Fuller Mr. John and Mrs. Jada Grass Mr. W. Jason Corley Mr. Auber Dean Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lee Ellis Ms. Rita Fuller Mr. Christopher L. Gray Ms. Heather Cortez Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dean Ms. Martha J. Ellis Mr. James Fulmer Dr. Larry Gray Listed in this report to donors are all contributions made during 2013 to Mr. Vincent M. Costanza Mr. and Mrs. John Deason Ms. Paula Ellis Ms. Mona Furst Ms. Sara Gray Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Costas Ms. Tatum V. Deason Mr. Robert Ellis, II Mr. and Mrs. Clark H. Gable Ms. Angela M. Green Jacksonville State University through the JSU Foundation, the fundraising Mr. and Mrs. Barry Costello Ms. Michelle Deazley Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ellis, Jr. Gadsden Music Club Ms. Courtney T. Green arm of the university. Every effort has been made to verify names for Mr. Clay Costner Mr. James T. Decker Mr. William E. Ellis Ms. Laura C. Gallagher Mr. Donald W. Green Ms. Ernestine Cothran Mr. Sid and Mrs. Kym Deerman Mr. John and Mrs. Betty Ellison Ms. Renee Galloway Mr. James R. Green accuracy and completeness. If your name is not included and you think Ms. Misty Cothran Mr. Brian T. Degaetano Ms. Kathy Beal Ellison Ms. Lori Galloway Ms. Kimberly Green it should be, the following may explain the omission. Mr. Joe Cotney Ms. Peggi Deleuil Ms. Martha Ellison COL James Franklin Gamble Mr. and Mrs. Mark Green Ms. Pamela Couch Ms. Sabrina Dempsey Mr. Richie L. Ellison Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gamble Ms. Regina Green Ms. Tammy Couch Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dempsey, III Mr. Brian W. Ellyson Ms. Kristina Megan Gamble Mr. Steve and Mrs. Miriam Green 1. You made your gift prior to January 1, 2013, or after December 31, 2013. Ms. Stephanie R. Couey Mr. William and Mrs. Mary Dendy Mr. Robert Elrod Ms. Willa Jo Gamble Dr. Kelly and Mrs. Karen Gregg Ms. Gail D. Countryman Mr. Andy Dennis Mr. Tony W. Elrod Mr. and Mrs. Wiley A. Gammon Ms. Vesta C. Gregory Ms. Sharon Covington Ms. Letitia Dennis Ms. Deborah Elston Mr. Joshua Gannaway Ms. Martha Gribble 2. You made a pledge instead of a gift. This listing includes only gifts received. Mr. Charles B. Cowart Mr. Clifford D. Dennison Ms. Freida Emanuel Ms. Meredith S. Gant Mr. James D. Griffey If you made a pledge during 2013 but elected not to begin payment on it until Mr. George F. Cox Ms. Sherry A. Devineni Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Emfinger Ms. Carmen M. Garcia Ms. Melanie Griffis after December 31, 2013, you will be listed on next year’s Honor Roll. Mr. Leland and Mrs. Brenda Cox, Jr. Ms. Kendra Dewey Mr. Michael Emfinger Ms. Ann Marie Gardner Ms. Angela G. Griggs Mr. and Mrs. Phillip D. Cox Mr. Shannon Dewitt Dr. Elizabeth Engley Mr. Charles M. Gardner Ms. Carrie M. Griggs Mr. Clayton Cox Dr. Carmine and Mrs. Susan DiBiase Mr. Ronald Erwin Mr. Joshua Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grimes 3. We goofed. Even though the listings were checked and rechecked, mistakes Mr. Joshua C. Craft Ms. Angela L. Dickert Mr. Mark and Mrs. Karen Eskins Ms. Teresa J. Gardner Ms. Judy Grimes Ms. Heather D. Craig Ms. Victoria N. Dickie Ms. Wanda Esponge Ms. Elaine Gargus Mr. Willard L. Grizzard could have been made. We humbly apologize in advance. If you have questions, Ms. Renee Craig Mr. and Mrs. James Dickinson Ms. Elaine Estes Ms. Bethany Garmon Mr. Bobby Grogan please contact the JSU Foundation office at (256) 782-5306 or (800) 231-5291 Mr. Matthew T. Crandon Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Diffley Ms. Carol Eubanks Mr. and Mrs. Dale T. Garner Mr. Larry C. Grogan extension 5306 so we can recheck our records and make the necessary corrections. Ms. Suzy Crandon Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Lou Dillard Ms. Elaine Eubanks Ms. Lynn Garner Mr. Charles Groover Mrs. Kim Craven Ms. Martha M. Dingler Ms. Virginia Eubanks Ms. Jennifer Garrett Ms. Carolina Grover Our e-mail address is [email protected]. Mr. Clinton Crawford Ms. Samantha Ditzler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Evans Mr. William H. Garrett Mr. Gregory L. Gudger Ms. Lacy Crawford Ms. Sally Dixon Ms. Patricia Bartlett Evans Mr. Stephen G. Garrison Mr. Robert M. Gudger

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Ms. Pearl Arnett Guier Mr. John T. Harper Ms. Molly Henson Ms. Donna E. Horne Dr. Elizabeth Gulledge Ms. Pam C. Harper Ms. Kimberly Shae Herald Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy J. Hosier Mr. Carroll Gulledge Mr. Patrick Harper Mr. Jerry L. Herrell Mr. Jonathan Hosler Mr. David E. Gunn Mr. Steven Harper Ms. Gail E. Herring Ms. Samantha Jo Hosler Mr. Frank Gurley, Jr. Ms. Virginia Harper Mr. Steven and Mrs. Emily Herriott Ms. Christianne C. Houston DIAMOND FORD, Sophomore - Early Childhood Elementary Education Ms. Kay G. Gurley Ms. Angela G. Harrell Mr. Craig and Mrs. Leigh Hethcox Ms. Donna Houston Charlie Waldrep Scholarship 2013-2014 Student Recipient Mr. Steven Gurley Mr. Shane Harrelson Ms. Latisha Rena Hewlett Mr. Edgar Dennis Houston Mr. Spencer Guy Mr. Brian Harris Ms. Gwendolyn Hicks Ms. Keyrunta L. Houston Ms. Sheila Guyden-Stubbs Mr. Tim and Mrs. Donna Harris Mr. Kevin Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Houts, Jr. Diamond Ford of Birmingham, Ala., cites JSU’s friendly atmosphere and strong teacher education Mr. Milton and Mrs. Denise Gwin Ms. Helene R. Harris Ms. Renae Hicks Mr. Barry C. Howard program as major assets. Her campus activities have included Freshman Forum and JSU Ambassadors. Ms. Carolyn Haberer Ms. Pamela Harris Ms. Frances Higginbotham Mr. Leon M. and Mrs. Susan Howard Mr. and Mrs. James Hadaway Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris Mr. and Mrs. William A. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Brian Howell She also volunteers at the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home in Oxford and the Girls and Boys Club Mr. Scott Haga Ms. Cathy Champion Harrison Ms. Carrie Hightower Mr. Charles Howell in Anniston. Regarding her future plans, Ms. Ford says, “I plan to receive my master’s degree in early Ms. A. Lenore Hagood Mr. Jason M. Harrison Mr. Dennis Hightower Mr. William B. Howell childhood/elementary education and begin teaching in an elementary school.” Ms. Patsy Halbrook Ms. Kelly Ann Harrison Mr. Chris Hill Mr. Bill and Mrs. Barbara Hubbard Ms. Carmen Hale Ms. Kristine Q. Harrison Ms. Debbie Hill Ms. Kim Hudson Mr. H. Douglas Hale Ms. Malvina Harrison Ms. Gurtie Hill Ms. Margaret Hudson Mr. Sherrill A. Hale, II Mr. Matt and Mrs. April Harry Ms. Gwen Hill Ms. Tena Fagan Hudson Ms. Maisie Hales Ms. Jo C. Hart Mr. James Hill Mr. Michael and Mrs. Natalie Huff Ms. Jo Hall Ms. Nancey Hartline Mr. Joshua Hill Dr. and Mrs. William Hug Dr. and Mrs. John Kirkpatrick Mr. Tim and Mrs. Rebecca Leppert Ms. June Codianne Dr. Gordon Harvey Ms. Mandy Hill Ms. Sandra K. Hughett Jackson Healthcare - Matching Gifts Ms. Deanna Jones Ms. Kimberly Klein Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Michelle Hall Ms. Rachel R. Hatchett Mr. Seddrick Hill Mr. Tommy D. Hughley Program Mr. Dylan Blake Jones Ms. Sharon Lester Dr. Ted Klimasewski Mr. Tracy D. Hall Mr. Jacob Hathcock Ms. Vanessa S. Hill Mr. Ben H. Hulgan Ms. Pamela Powell Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Jones Mr. Ed and Mrs. Sharon Lett Ms. Amie H. Knight Ms. Zandra Hall Ms. Patsy Hatley Ms. Christa Hilley Ms. Kari Hulsey Mr. Van L. Jacobs Mr. Jason Jones Mr. Jason Edward Levi Ms. Carley Knight Ms. Charline Anne Haltiwanger Ms. Cindy Hawkins Mr. Jerry F. Hinkle Mr. Tony Hulsey Ms. Pala Jarecki Ms. Jennifer G. Jones Ms. Deborah Lewallen Mr. Michael D. Knight Mr. Rodney Hamby Ms. Helen E. Hawkins Ms. Charlene T. Hitchcock Mr. Joseph Humphrey Mr. George Jarrell Mr. Marlon F. Jones Ms. Betty Lewis Mr. William Lee Knight Mr. J. Keith Hamil Mr. Kenya G. Hawkins Ms. Elaine Hite Ms. Brenda Hunt Ms. Abigail Jaskowski Ms. Mary Jones Mr. Dan L. Lewis Mr. Cecil C. Knowles, Jr. Ms. Amy Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hawkins, Jr. Ms. Wendy Hjelden Ms. Raechel Martin Hunt Jason Junkins, MD LLC Mr. Michael T. Jones Mr. David Graham Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Kochan Mr. Daniel Scott Hamilton Mr. William Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. H. Harold Hobbs Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Beth Hunt Ms. Susan J. Jeffers Mrs. Nancy W. Jones Mr. Thomas W. Lewis, Jr. Mr. Kerry M. Koehler Mr. John C. Hamilton Dr. David F. and Mrs. Edie Hay Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Doris Hobbs Mr. Ted Hunt Mr. Ryan A. Jefferson MAJ Robert Jones, Jr. Ms. Ethna Licata Mr. and Mrs. Matt Koetzle Ms. Sherry S. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Hay Mr. and Mrs. George T. Hoblitzell, Jr. Mr. Blake L. Hunter Ms. Angela Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones, Sr. Mr. Joe C. Lilly Ms. Katy Kon Ms. Mary Wein Hammett Mr. Robert E. Hayes, III Ms. Blanche Hodges Mr. Vincent Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Jenkins Ms. Ruth Brown Jones Mr. Robert Lilly Ms. Patricia Gibbins Koors Ms. Patricia Hammett Ms. Betty Jean Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hodges Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hurlbutt Mr. and Mrs. Julian Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. William R. Jones, Jr. Ms. Kathlyn Lindeboom Ms. Janet R. Kornegay Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hammett Ms. Carolyn W. Haynes Ms. Amanda Hoffman Mr. William C. and Mrs. Alice Hurst Ms. Sherry Jenkins Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Sonya Jordan Mr. J. Cecil Lindley Ms. Susan Marie Kotula Ms. Ruth Hammon Ms. Hazel Haynes Mr. Paul Hoffman Ms. Gay Hurst Ms. Wendy R. Jenkins Mr. Brad Jordan Ms. Sara S. Lindsay Ms. Lexi Krier Mr. Daniel G. Hammond Ms. Jeannie Haynes Ms. Angela Hoge Ms. Lana Hurst Ms. Ann Jennings Ms. Madeline Jorges Rep. and Mrs. Richard Lindsey Dr. Jane Kushma Ms. Elena Hamric Mr. R. Barry Haynes Ms. Melanie Hogue Mr. Cortney A. Hutcheson Ms. Jan Jennings Ms. Barbara D. Joubran Mr. Richard O. Lindsey, Jr. Mr. Gerald Kyle Mr. Rick and Mrs. Mary Hanby Mr. Jerry Haynie Ms. Ellen Holcomb Mr. Thomas Hutchins Mr. Eddie Jennings, Jr. Dr. Jason C. Junkins Mr. Tony Lindsey Ms. ShaRita Kyle Mr. William R. Hancock, Jr. Ms. Melissa Haynie Ms. Kendra Holcomb Mr. Justin C. Hyman Ms. Dixie Lou Jensen Ms. Martha Justice Lindsey Brothers, Inc Mr. Dylan Kyser Dr. and Mrs. James E. Hanks Ms. Kimberly Anne Hays Mr. George W. Holcombe, Jr. Dr. Robert Hymer Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jensen Mr. John Kadle Ms. Carol B. Link Ms. Amy B. La Rue Mr. Roy Hanlin Ms. Dinah Heald Mr. R. Stanley Holcombe Mr. Harold and Mrs. Dean Igou Jerry McCullars Agency, Inc. Ms. Mary Susan Kallus Ms. Angela P. Lipscomb Ms. Adrienne Labudde Ms. Helen Hannah Mr. Bruce F. Heard Mr. John W. Holder Dr. Augustine Ihator Ms. Randee Mae Jeske Ms. Lauren Brooke Kandziorski Mr. Jonathan C. Lipscomb Mr. William A. Lacey Ms. Dana M. Hanshaw Mr. and Mrs. Randy H. Hedgecock Ms. Jean Holderfield Independent Reading/Counseling Ms. Leslie Jewell Dr. Richard Kania Mr. Wade Lipscomb Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lachapelle Mr. Mike Harbison Dr. Jeffrey B. Hedrick Mr. William R. Holland Service Ms. Alicia Johnson Ms. Aeryn Francelia Kauffman Ms. Amanda List Ms. Jill S. Lackey Mr. and Mrs. Joey Harbison Dr. Kimberly Helms Mr. Tim and Mrs. Mary Holloway Ms. Lisa Ingle Mr. Andrew Johnson Ms. Peggy Anderson Keasler Mr. Alex D. Little Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lackey Dr. Kingsley O. Harbor Ms. Glenda Hemozkiy Mr. Roger and Mrs. Beatrice Holman Mr. and Mrs. Gene Inglis Ms. Angela Johnson Ms. Sharon Keasler Ms. Jenifer Lynn Littlefield Mr. Peter T. Lafakis Mr. Jerry Harbour Ms. Betty J. Henderson Ms. Lana Holmes Ms. Gretchen A. Ingram Ms. Becky L. Johnson Ms. Holly Keeling Ms. Frances Engle Litzel Mr. Stephen J. LaFollette Mr. William R. Hard, Jr. Ms. Chrystal Henderson Mr. Michael Holmes Mrs. Jennifer Morris Ingram Ms. Carolyn Johnson Mr. Louis S. Keilman, Jr. Mr. Jack and Mrs. Kristin Lloyd Mr. Stephen E. Lambert Mr. Christopher Grant Hardeman Ms. Lani M. Henderson Ms. Bethany Holsomback Mr. Keith Irvine Ms. Crystal Johnson Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Marianne Keith Mr. Jimmy Richard Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Landers Mr. James and Mrs. Carol Harden Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Henderson Mrs. Brenda Holt Mr. Donald Floyd Irwin, Jr. Mr. Dennis Sherwood Johnson II Ms. Elizabeth W. Keller Ms. Lanita Lloyd Ms. Deborah Landers-Scott Mr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Harden Ms. Janie Y. Hendrix Mr. Buford D. and Mrs. Betty Holt Ms. Terri Irwin Ms. Felicia Johnson Mr. Donald and Mrs. Jackie Kelley Mr. Brooke R. Locke Mr. Clyde Lane Ms. Nancy Ann Harding Ms. Elizabeth P. Henley Ms. Charlotte Homesley Mr. Chuck and Mrs. Kim Isbell Mr. Jackson Johnson Ms. Mary E. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lockett Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roscoe Lane Dr. Pitt Harding, III Mr. Justin O. Henry Ms. Barbie Hood-Schomburg Ms. Kathy Isbill Mr. James D. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. James F. Kemp Ms. Abby Lockridge Mr. Charles Lankford Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Hardman Mr. L. Patrick Henry Mr. James William Hooks Ms. Diane Connell Israel Mr. James R. Johnson Ms. Kathleen Jester Mr. Richard and Mrs. Betty Loeb Ms. Kara Danielle Lankford Mr. Jeremy D. Hardy Mr. Steven D. Henry Ms. Remona Sharp Hopper Ms. Cindy Ittner Ms. Jennifer Johnson Mr. Clifford Kennamer Mr. Chris Logan Ms. Penny L. LaTaste Mr. James H. Harlow Ms. Diana Hensley Ms. Cindy Hoptroff Mr. Andrew D. Jackson Mr. J. Timothy Johnson Mr. Calvin Kennedy Mr. David Logan Mr. Chad Latta Mr. Daniel Lee Harper Ms. Alisha Henson Mr. Christopher Horne Mr. James H. Jackson Mr. Joseph Lee Johnson, Jr. Ms. Sherry Kennedy Ms. Louise Lokey Mr. and Mrs. David J. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Kent Ms. Kimberly E. Latta Ms. Katherine Lomax Ms. Karen Johnson Ms. Sherri Kent Mr. Tyler Law Mr. and Mrs. John J. Lombardi Mr. and Mrs. Marion Johnson Ms. Christine E. Kepler Ms. Reginald Lawley Ms. Debra Garrett Lomoro Mr. Nelson Johnson Ms. Sallie Ann Kerr Mr. Blake A. Lawson Ms. Lisa Long Mr. R. Eric Johnson Ms. Letetia Kestler Ms. Emily Lawson Ms. Vicki T. Long LUKE HAGGERTY, Senior - Accounting Ms. Ruth M. Johnson Ms. Shana L. Key Mr. Terry Lay Ms. June Longshore Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Jean Johnson Ms. Cindy Kilgore Ms. Brenda S. Layfield Ms. Donna Love Robert Trathen Memorial Scholarship 2013-2014 Student Recipient Mr. Stanley Johnson Ms. Martha Killion Mr. and Mrs. William H. Lazenby Mr. Joe A. Love Mr. T. Michael Johnson Ms. Barbara Kimberly Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Mary Eloise Leake Ms. Virginia Love Mr. Wes Johnson Mr. Benjamin Trammell Kimble Ms. Rhonda K. Ledbetter Mr. Opal R. Lovett Luke Haggerty of Stuart, Fla., came to JSU to play football for the Gamecocks. Unfortunately Mr. Ben Johnston Mr. Dan and Mrs. Amanda King Ms. Amy Lee Mr. Fred T. Lovvorn, Jr. a shoulder injury ended his playing career after two years on the team. Since then, he has Ms. Lydia Johnston Dr. Debra Ann King Mr. Charles Lee Ms. Ava Lowe Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Ida King Ms. Doris G. Lee found other avenues of involvement, including a stint as president of the Student Accounting Ms. Sallie Johnston Mr. Joshua F. Lowe Mr. and Mrs. William D. Johnston Ms. Kelsia King Ms. Katherine A. Lee Mr. Thomas R. Lowe Association and an internship at a local CPA firm. His future plans include earning a master’s Ms. Lana J. Joiner Mr. Kenneth King Mr. Stewart Lee Dr. Bill Lowe degree in accounting, passing the CPA exam, and eventually starting his own CPA firm. Ms. Martha Gail Joiner Dr. Nina King Ms. Janice R. Lee-Njoku Mr. Neil Lowrey Ms. Betty Rose Jones Mr. Wayne King Mr. and Mrs. William Lemmond Mr. Clint Lucas Mr. Chad Andrew Jones Ms. Emily Brooke Kirk Mr. Stanley F. Lemon Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Luttrell Mr. Charles E. and Mrs. Linda Jones Mr. Jeremy G. Kirk Ms. Kelly Lenard Ms. Ann Lyda Dr. Dani and Rev. Les Jones Ms. Caitlin Kirkland Ms. Shawna Leong Ms. Emily Lynch Ms. Jean Lynch 52 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 53 2013 HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTORS RECOGNIZING DONORS INVESTING IN JSU’S FUTURE

Mr. Wallace and Mrs. Glendacile Ms. Caroline Sue McCoy Mr. Shane and Mrs. Valeria Miller Ms. Melanie Nevels Mr. Kenneth Patterson Ms. Linda Prickett Lyons Ms. Janice W. McCracken Ms. Noelle Millirons Ms. Lynn S. Newton Ms. Margaret Patterson Mr. Ronnie and Mrs. Brenda Prince Ways of Giving to the Ms. Helena Mabrey Mr. and Mrs. Johnny McCrary Mr. Barry A. Mills Ms. Penny Newton Mr. Barry G. Patton Mr. Gregory W. Prince Ms. Judith L. Mabry Mr. Fred McCreless Mr. Dennis Mills, Jr. Mr. Stan and Mrs. Allison Newton Mr. Charles and Mrs. Brenda Pauley Mr. Timothy S. Prince JSU Foundation Ms. Casey MacAllister Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCreless Ms. Dixie N. Minatra Mr. David Nichols Ms. Cecelia G. Paulson Mr. Jacob Pritchett Mr. Donald Macargel Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCullars Ms. Catherine A. Minerich Mr. Henry D. Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Jim Payne Ms. Connie Proctor Mr. Neil Macdonald Mr. Jerry McCullars Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Sharon Mitchell Mr. Joseph Nichols Mr. and Mrs. James Payne Ms. Amber N. Provenzano Ms. Stacey Mackey Ms. Brittany McCurdy Mr. Rex Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. William K. Nichols Mr. and Mrs. J. Bailey Payne Mr. Ronnie “Hal” Pruett Mr. and Mrs. Timothy MacTaggart Mr. Billy McDanal Mr. Tony and Mrs. Joann Mitchell Mr. Carl Nicholson, Jr. Ms. Duangpen Pearson Ms. Temple S. Pruett Ways of giving to the Jacksonville State University Ms. Annette Maddox Ms. Florence Dew McDaniel Mr. Tommie L. Mitchell Mr. Timothy Nicholson Ms. Jo Ellen Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Jermelle L. Pruitt Foundation are listed below. If you have questions, Ms. Ashley Michelle Maddox Ms. Linda McDaniel Ms. Lydia G. Mix Mr. Michael and Mrs. Beverly Niemzak Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Pearson Ms. Debra Puckett please call the JSU Foundation office at (256) 782-5306 Mr. Brandon Maddox Mr. Ronald C. McDaniel Ms. Pamela W. Mixon Mr. Billy Joshua Nippers Ms. Qualisa L. Peasant Ms. Delores H. Puckett or (800) 231-5291 extension 5306, or send an e-mail Mr. Scott Maddox Ms. Sarah Lynn McDaniel Ms. Linda Mize Ms. Julie Nix Ms. Eleanora Peek Dr. Jean M. Pugliese to [email protected]. Ms. Wanda Maddox Ms. Heather McDivitt Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Mobley, Jr. Ms. Lois P. Nix Ms. Roula V. Peeples Ms. Lisa L. Pugliese Ms. Charlotte Maise Ms. Catherine McDonald Ms. Marion C. Moersch Ms. Monique Nix Mr. Michael Pelaez Mr. Jerry Pullen Ms. Mary K. Mallory Mr. Gregory McDonald Ms. Kimberly P. Molnar Ms. Shirley V. Nix Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Pelz Ms. Lisa Pullen Mr. Darrell Malone Mr. William Tommy McDowell Mr. Jamie Moncrief Mr. Matthew Nixon Ms. Edna C. Pendergrass Ms. Shannon R. Putman CURRENT GIFTS Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Malone Ms. Linna McElroy Ms. Wanda Moncus Mr. Rickey Wayne Nixon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Pennell Mr. Andrew Quigley Mr. and Mrs. Tim Malone Mr. Scott McFall Ms. Joni Money Ms. Donna Nolan Ms. Janet Perander Ms. Barbara K. Quinn Ms. Kelly Mangus Maltagliati Mr. Michael McFry Mr. Derek Moody Ms. Amberly Noland Ms. Deborah Perkins Ms. Cammie Quinn Cash: Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mandli Ms. Jerry B. McGaugh Ms. Mary B. Moody Mr. Eddie Nolen Mr. Edward O. Perman, III Mr. Alfred Henry Quirouet, Jr. Checks ensure donors a proper record of their contributions. Ms. Debora Reaves Mange Ms. Gayle McGee Ms. Jana M. Moon Mr. Michael W. Noles Mr. Donald R. Perry R. C. Watson & Associates Make checks payable to the Jacksonville State University Mr. Eranio Mangubat Ms. Patricia S. McGee Ms. Alice A. Moore LT and Mrs. Denver H. Nolin Mr. and Mrs. Myles A. Perry Mr. David and Mrs. Taska Raburn Foundation. The JSU Foundation will provide receipts, Mr. James Lee Mangum Mr. William M. McGill Mr. and Mrs. Christopher H. Moore MSG Obie C. Norris Mr. Stephen Persons Ms. Sheila Raby which may be required by the IRS. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Manley Mr. Tim McGinnis Mr. and Mrs. Dannie Lynn Moore Ms. Frances Norton Ms. Sheryl Pesnell Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Rackley Mr. and Mrs Eugene T. Mann, III Ms. Dinah H. McGowan Mr. Juan Moore Ms. Julia Payne Norton Mr. Scott and Mrs. Nicole Petty Mr. Jackie Ragland Mr. Gary Mann Dr. John P. McGrail, III Ms. Martha Moore Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Virginia Norton Ms. Anita Phillips Ms. Rosemary Ragle Securities: Ms. Linda L. Mann Ms. Betty McGriff Mr. Stephen J. Morey Mr. Michael A. Novosel Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Barbara Phillips Ms. Kelsie Ragsdale Investment-grade stocks and bonds that have increased in Ms. Vikki Mann Mr. John McGriff Mr. Bryan S. Morgan Nunnally’s Custom Framing Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Phillips Mr. Joshua D. Raine value make excellent gifts, providing the securities have Mr. Richard Maples COL Michael R. McGuire Ms. Caroly F. Morgan Ms. Karen C. O’Bannon Mr. Clyde Phillips Ms. Andrea M. Rains been held for the required period of time. Ms. Lanis G. Marbut Mr. and Mrs. John McKay Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Morgan Ms. Susan W. O’Bryant Ms. Edna Phillips Ms. Phyllis Rainwater Mr. Jeremy Margolis Mr. Terry McKelvey Mr. Gregory Morgan Ms. Kaye Nelson O’Connor Mr. James Phillips Mr. William A. Randlett Ms. Winnelle Marsengill Ms. Dorothy L. Hill Ms. Judy Morgan Ms. Joyce O’Donnell Ms. Janet Dale Phillips Ms. Jacquelyn Johnson Randolph Real Estate: Ms. Jill Marsh Dr. Paige McKerchar Mr. Melvin I. Morgan Dr. Douglas O’Keefe Mr. Jeremiah N. Phillilps Mr. Randall Rankin Property that has appreciated in value makes an excellent Ms. Diane Marshall Dr. Todd McKerchar Mr. Charles and Mrs. Brenda Morgan Mr. Joseph M. O’Sullivan Mr. Jordan E. Phillips LTC John Ratliff gift because the full value of the gift is deductible by the Ms. Addie Ruth Marslender Ms. Josephine S. McKinney Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Brinda Morris Ms. Jane Oddo Ms. Kailey Madison Phillips Ms. Sharon Rauh donor, and the donor’s profit will not be taxable as a capital Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Martin Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McKinney Ms. Frances K. Morris Mr. Carl Odom Ms. Laurie Phillips Mr. Bradley L. Raulston gain. Mr. Freddy W. Martin Mr. Robert McLendon Mr. George M. Morris Mr. John L. Offord Ms. Leslie C. Phillips Mr. Steven D. Raulston Mr. Harvey A. Martin, III Mr. Joshua Heath McLeod Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Morris Mr. Steve Olaveson Mr. Timothy A. Phillips Mr. Kim and Mrs. Karen W. Rawlins LTC James R. Martin Mr. Al McMahan Ms. Shannon E. Morris Mr. James Oliver Mr. Doug and Mrs. Tracy Phillips Mr. James B. Rawlinson Ms. Lajean Martin Mr. Dustin L. McMahan Mr. Tommy Ray Morris Ms. Stephanie Oltman Mr. James M. Phipps Ms. Amber Ray DEFERRED GIFTS Ms. Meghan S. Martin Mr. Philip Emory McMahan Mr. Alvin R. Morrison, Sr. Dr. Diane and Mr. Michael C. Mr. Joseph Piazza Mr. Anthony Ray Ms. Natalie S. Martin COL (Ret) James T. McManus Ms. Renee Simmons Morrison Orlofsky Ms. Susan Pierce Mr. Billy Joe Ray Life Insurance: Ms. Regina Martin Mr. Anthony McMath Mr. James Larry Morrow Ms. Alesha Orman Mr. James D. Pierson Ms. Dana A. Ray The cash surrender value of a life insurance policy is nor- Ms. Yvonne Martin Mr. Dixon and Mrs. Laurie McNair Mr. Jeffrey Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Ross Osborne Ms. Barbara J. Pike Ms. Janice E. Ray Mr. Justin Marvasty Mr. Lane McNaron and Ms. April Ms. Gale Morton Mr. Tyrone Paul Oswalt , Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Pike Mr. Jeff Ray mally immediately tax deductible, and later gifts made to Mr. Blake Mashburn Jackson Mr. Larry Morton Mr. Chip Otwell Ms. Tonya T. Pike Mr. Larry and Mrs. Nancy Ray pay the premiums will also be deductible. More importantly, Mr. Jason M. Mashburn Ms. Rebecca McNeal Ms. Ruth Moseley Mr. and Mrs. Noel Overton, Jr. Ms. Kathy O. Pileggi Mr. and Mrs. James Rayburn donors have the satisfaction of providing the Jacksonville Mr. Nathan Mason Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. McNeal Ms. Melinda Moseley Mr. Jimmy Owen Ms. Cynthia Pilley Ms. Margaret H. Raymond State University Foundation with a more sizable gift. Ms. Willodene Mathews Ms. Sharon Stamps McNeely Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Kellee Moses Ms. Marley Owen Ms. Nicole M. Pitman Ms. Leigh Read Ms. Elizabeth Mathis Mr. Angus D. McPhaul Ms. Joyce Moultis Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Kathy Owens Mr. Tyler W. Pledger Mr. Christopher Reason Trust and Annuities: Ms. Jean Black Matteson Mr. Michael McWaters Mr. Damien S. Moyer Ms. Lynetta Owens Mr. John J. Plunkett Mr. Jerry O. Reaves Mr. Mark and Mrs. Kathy Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. McWhorter Mr. Jimmy Mundy Dr. Mary B. Owens Ms. Susan M. Ponder Ms. Lisettet Reaves Cash, marketable securities, or real property may be used to Mr. Kenneth A. Matthews Ms. Megan Cordle Ms. Rita Mundy Ms. Patricia Owens Ms. Hillarie Whitney Poole Ms. Patricia Reed establish a charitable trust or annuity from which the donor Mr. Mark and Mrs. Kathy Matthews Mr. Ronald O. Meadows Mr. Wiley C. Murphree Dr. and Mrs. Micheal W. Palmer Ms. Pamela R. Pope Mr. Justin Reese, III would receive income for life. Upon his/her death, the assets Ms. Regina Humphries Matthews Ms. Brenda Measles Ms. Heather M. Murphy Dr. William Palya Ms. Dana Shelnutt Porcic Ms. Linda A. Reeves would go to the Jacksonville State University Foundation. Mr. John Maurer Mr. Jerome Measles Mr. Steven and Mrs. Katherine Ms. Barbara Jean Panazze Ms. Cynthia Porter Ms. Cheryl P. Reid There are favorable income tax, capital gains tax, and estate Mr. and Mrs. Steven May Mr. Roger Measles Murphy Drs. William and Elaine Pannell Ms. Janis Porter Mr. and Mrs. Alan Renfroe Mr. Daniel Joseph Paracka tax treatments for such gifts. Ms. Veronica J. May Ms. Mica Mecham Mr. David Murray Ms. Judy L. Porter Ms. Kathy S. Reyna Mr. and Mrs. James H. Mayben Mr. Walter W. Medlock Mr. and Mrs. Walter Murry Ms. Caitlen Ann Parish Mr. Timothy Posey Mr. Billy and Mrs. Charlotte Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. E. Hill Mayfield, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Meeks Mr. Danny M. Musick Ms. Alice M. Parker Ms. Melissa Potter Mr. and Mrs. Chris Reynolds Bequest: Mr. Jimmy R. Mayfield Mr. Randle Mellen Ms. Krysten T. Musso Ms. Christina S. Parker Mr. David Pounds Mr. John T. Reynolds The JSU Foundation has been fortunate to receive Ms. Stephanie Mayfield Ms. Melinda Melton Ms. Ashley D. Myers Ms. Donna Parker Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Powell Ms. Martha Reynolds several major gifts in the form of bequests. This is Ms. Tracy Mayfield Ms. Sheri Michelle Mendiola Nabot Transport Solutions, LLC Ms. Connie Parkerson Mr. Drew Powell Mr. Rolfe B. Reynolds a simple, inexpensive way to leave a legacy as well Mr. and Mrs. George Mayne Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Marsha Merrell Ms. Barbara Jeter Ms. Abby Parks Ms. Jo Ann Powell Ms. Sharon Rhinehart Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. McAbee Ms. B. Carol Merritt Judge C. Thomas Nail Mr. Miller and Mrs. Jennifer Parnell LTC and Mrs. William S. Powell Ms. Madison A. Rhoads as an excellent way of possibly reducing your estate Ms. Donna McCarley Ms. Andrea S. Messick Mr. and Mrs. Billy E. Nale Mr. James Craig Parris Ms. Cindy Powers Ms. Juanita M. Rice taxes. Your bequest can be directed toward a specific Ms. Kayla McCay Ms. Bettye Meyer Mr. and Mrs. George Nancarrow Mr. Edward and Mrs. Melissa Parris Mr. Michael Powers Mr. John L. Richardson purpose, such as establishing a scholarship fund that Mr. and Mrs. Mark McClendon Mr. Bryan A. Miller Mr. Randy Naves Mr. John R. Parrish, III Ms. Frances H. Prater Ms. Margaret Bauer Richardson will benefit deserving students. Ms. Donna L. McCleskey Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller Ms. Bronwyn Naylor Mr. Edward Dixon Parsons, Jr. Mr. J. Howard Preskitt Ms. Pam Richey Mr. David Allan McCollum Mr. Joseph E. Miller Mr. Robert Neill Ms. Jo Paschal Ms. Jo-Ann Pressberg Mr. Robert H. Richey Note: All gifts to the Jacksonville State University Foundation Mr. Harris McComb Ms. Karen L. Miller Ms. Madeleine H. Neither Mr. Kenneth Paseur Mr. Sidney Blake Pressley Mr. Thomas J. and Mrs. Freda Richey Mr. George Jeffery McCool Mr. Lance and Mrs. Stephanie Miller Mr. Daniel Keith Nelson Ms. Madison Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Jimmey Prestwood Ms. Celeste Ricks are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Ms. Carol E. McCord Ms. Maury Miller Dr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Nelson Mr. Earl F. Patterson Ms. Judy D. Price Mr. and Mrs. Donald Riddle Ms. Cassie S. McCord Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Katherine Miller Mr. Neil P. Nelson Mr. Lane Patterson Dr. Kay Prickett Dr. Erin Rider Mr. Brian McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Miller Ms. Meg Nevels Mr. and Mrs. K. Larry Patterson Mrs. Deborah Prickett Mr. Don Riggins Mr. James and Mrs. Jana McCourry 54 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 55 2013 HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTORS RECOGNIZING DONORS INVESTING IN JSU’S FUTURE

Mr. Bobby Riley Ms. Tanya T. Sasser Ms. Martha Simmons Mr. Phillip D. Sinder, Jr. Mr. Richard Riley Ms. Amy Savage Mr. and Mrs. Tony Simmons Ms. Linda Snyder Ms. Valerie Rimpsey Ms. Patricia Saye Mrs. Shirley A. Simmons-Sims Mr. and Mrs. David M. Sok Ms. Betty Rinehart Ms. Tracey Sayre Mr. Ernest Charles Simpson Mr. Max Solley PAULA VALLE, Junior - Family & Consumer Science Mr. Raymond Ringer Mr. David Schmuck Ms. Sara Simpson Mr. Carlos Somoza Mr. John H. Risse Ms. Kimberly Hutcheson Scoggins Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sims Mr. Michael D. Spath A.W. Bolt Scholarship 2013-2014 Student Recipient Ms. Amy S. Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Scoggins Ms. Chareda Sims Mr. Joshua Spears Mr. Joseph K. Roberson Mr. Jason Scogin Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Sims Ms. Lynda Spears Ms. Jennifer L. Roberts Ms. Catherine Scott Mr. Donny and Mrs. Tessa Sims Dr. and Mrs. Dan Spector Paula Valle of Anniston, Ala., says, “Jacksonville State is special to me because it has given me Mr. and Mrs. Greg Roberts Mr. Kenneth Scroggin Ms. Melba Sirmon Ms. Susanna D Speegle the opportunity to study a career that I love. It has made me grow mentally and has broadened Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Roberts Mr. William Thomas Scroggin Mr. Jimmy Ray Sitz Mr. Greg and Mrs. Sissy Spence my expectations.” After completing her degree, she hopes to work as a dietician or, possibly, Mr. Gentery L. Sebastian, Jr. Mr. Billy and Mrs. Rhonda Sizemore Ms. Suzanne A. Spiceland Ms. Tawana Roberts a healthcare worker in a hospital or clinical setting. When she is not doing schoolwork, Ms. Valle Mr. Brian Roberts Ms. Kimberly Seelbinder Ms. Leslie Sjostrom Mr. Kevin Spoon Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Jennifer Mr. James R. Segars Ms. Shelby Williams Skinner Mr. William Spraggins works as a professional photographer and enjoys playing piano and drums. She also volunteers Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Mac Seibert Ms. Savannah D Slater Ms. Tammy Spurlin at the Anniston YMCA and has made a number of mission trips to Ecuador. Mr. Randy Robertson Ms. Marsha Sellers Ms. Helen Slaughter Ms. Treva Staggs Ms. Estelle S. Robertson LTC F. Hugh Selman Mr. Earl Slayton Ms. W. Annette Stahl Mr. Kenneth M. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Lewe H. Sessions Ms. Nancy Sloman Mr. Williams R. Stanfield Dr. Shannon E. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sessoms Ms. Gail Smalley Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Stanford Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Robinson Ms. Betty Sewell Mr. Phillip Smart Mr. Norman L. Stanley SGM (Ret) Manuel Robinson Ms. Remona Kay Sewell Mr. Jeffery Smedley Ms. Vickie Starkey Ms. Ruth Stopak The Fifth District Dental Society Ms. Angela Turner Mr. Roland Walker Mr. and Mrs. William John Robinson Ms. Ann N. Sexton Ms. Amy Smith Ms. Kathy Starr Mr. and Mrs. Titus M. Storey The Morning Blend Ms. Chelsey Turner Dr. William Wall, III Mr. Jeffrey Lee Robinson Ms. Kelsey Ann Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smith State Farm Insurance, Mr. Lee Ms. Myriamm Catherine Strauss Mr. Terry Thiel Mr. Christopher B. Turner Mr. David L. Wallace Ms. Teresa Jackson Roby Ms. Meghan Shackelford Mr. Carl C. Smith Dr. Melinda O. Staubs Dr. and Mrs. Jack Street Ms. Jerica Marlene Thielsen Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Wendy Turner Ms. Hattie Wallace Ms. Nancy Rochester Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shaddix Dr. Carole W. Smith Ms. Anita Stedham Ms. Lisa West Strickland Mr. Christopher L. Thigpen Ms. Nancy K. Turner Mr. Wayne Wallace Ms. Rosalyn M. Roderick Mr. Greg Shadrick Ms. Carra McWhorter Smith Mr. Larry Steed Mr. Michael Strickland Mr. James M. Thomas Ms. Rebecca E. Turner Ms. Janice S. Wallis Mr. and Mrs. Neal Rodgers Mr. Matthew Shaffer Mr. Charles T. Smith Ms. Frances Rhett Steel Ms. Ryne Alexander Strickland Mr. Keith and Mrs. Janice Thomas Ms. Sonja M. Turner Ms. Belinda A. Wallner Ms. Gail Rodgers Ms. Crystal Sharp Mr. Christopher L. Smith Mr. Joe Steele, Jr. Mr. Thomas Wayne Strickland Ms. LaDawn K. Thomas Mr. T. Boice Turner, Jr. Ms. Karen N. Walls Mr. Broughton W. Rogers Ms. Jesslan Marie Sharp Ms. Claire E. Smith Ms. Nelda Hughes Steele Mr. James B. Striplin Mr. Miles Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Mike Twilley Ms. Elizabeth M. Walsh Mr. David Rogers Mrs. Mary Sharp Mr. C. Ray Smith Mr. and Mrs. David R. Stephens Mr. Richard D. Stubbs Ms. Teresa Thomas Ms. Betty W. Tyler Mr. Thomas Walsh Ms. Jordan H. Rogers Mr. Dalton Abraham Sharpton Dr. Paula and Mr. Dallas H. Smith Mr. Donald Stephens Mr. Branden D. Studdard Ms. Maria Thomason Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Tyler Mr. David and Mrs. Rhonda Swindall Mr. Robert Rollins Ms. Patricia Ann Sharpton Mr. Brian and Mrs. Miranda Smith Ms. Heather Stephens Mr. Byron Studdard Ms. Julia Ann Thompson Ms. Ester Uesry Walters Ms. Sandra Romine Mr. Jacob Sharrock Mr. David and Mrs. Cindy Smith Mr. Jordan Dale Stephens Ms. Carol Studdard Ms. Robyn Wortham Dr. Udo F. and Mrs. Rita Ufomadu Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Wamsley Ms. Rose Roosevelt Mr. Kerry and Mrs. Sandy Shaver Ms. Eunice Smith Ms. Adet Stephens Mr. Larry Studdard Mr. Danny M. Thornton Mr. James B. Ulrey Ms. Hanrong Wang Mr. Patrick Rose Ms. Barbara Shaw Ms. Eva Smith Mr. Michael and Mrs. Charissa Mr. Timothy Sudduth Mr. and Mrs. Evan Thornton Mr. Clifford J. Underwood Mr. Brett M. Ward Mr. Eugene Rothman Dr. Denise Shaw Ms. Breann Smith Stephens Mr. Grant and Mrs. Laura Sullivan Ms. Jenine Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Underwood Ms. Cassandra L. Ward Mr. Richard J. Rotters Mr. James Ray Shell Mr. and Mrs. Homer Smith, Jr. Ms. Tammy Stephens Ms. Nancy D. Summey Mr. Wesley Thornton Ms. Glenda Urso Ms. Margaret Ward Ms. Keela Rowan Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shelton Mr. James H. Smith Ms. Bette Jean Sterling Mr. Jason Sumner Mr. George B. Thorpe Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Usry Ms. Hazel Ware Mr. Kevin Rowan Mr. John A. Shelton, Jr. Ms. Janie Smith Steve Burgess Agency, Inc. Mr. Kerry Ray Sumner Ms. Brenda Tidwell LTC and Mrs. Robert T. Usry Ms. Peggy Ware Mr. Brandon Rowland Mr. Keith Shelton Ms. Jennifer Smith Mr. Dana D. Stevens Mr. Steven Sumners Mr. Tony Tidwell Mr. Daryl L. Ussery Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Warmack Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rowland Mr. David Shepp Mr. John and Mrs. Rebecca Smith Ms. Kimberly Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Surrett Ms. Alexis S. Tiller Mr. Travis Valdez Mr. Danny K. Warrell Ms. Nan Christian Roy Mr. Christopher E. Sherman Ms. Josephine H. Smith Ms. Connie Stevenson Mr. Philip M. Suter Ms. Cathy Tillery Ms. Jo Edeker Van Dam Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth N. Warren Ms. Karen Ruff COL and Mrs. Wison J. Sherrell Ms. Kaitlyn Smith Mr. James Michael Steward Ms. Amy Sutherland Mr. David Tillison Mr. and Mrs. Timothy VanEgmond Mr. and Mrs. Loren Warren Ms. KaSandra Russaw Ms. Nadine H. Shipp Ms. Kristi Smith Mr. Robert Mark Steward Mr. Brian Sutherland Ms. Michelle Tilson Mr. Allen Vendergriff Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Rosemary Mr. Matthew D. Russell Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Shirey Ms. Martha Smith Ms. Shelia Steward Ms. Paige Danielle Suttles Mr. Keith and Mrs. Donna Timmons Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Deborah Washam Ruth Circle - First United Methodist Ms. Angie Shockley Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Smith Ms. Voncile Steward Ms. Apryl Swafford Ms. Mauricia Timmons VanHuss Ms. Martha G. Waskey Church Ms. Emi Shoga Ms. Melanie G. Smith LTC John Roy Stewart, Jr. Mr. Anthony Swain Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. “Happy” Ms. Charlcie P. Vann Ms. Darlene Watson Mr. Michael S. Rynard Ms. Margaret Sholar Ms. Michelle A. Smith Mr. Larry and Mrs. Deborah Stewart Ms. Helen Swann Tinsley Mr. Dale Vann Mr. Mike and Mrs. Cynthia Watson S and H Auto Center Mr. Johnny H. Shook Ms. Pamela Marie Smith Ms. Megan Stewart Ms. Karen Swann Mr. Timothy A. Tipton Ms. Windy Vanover Mr. Randy Watson Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Salamone Mr. Blake Shrader Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Smith Mr. Robert A. Stewart Mr. Reginald Swanson Mr. Jackie Todd Mr. Cecil Vaughan Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Watson, Jr. Ms. Tammy W. Sallee Mr. Walter Shumway Ms. Teresa J. Smith Mr. Thomas Glover Stewart Ms. Caroline W. Swartz Mr. Wesley Evan Todd Ms. Sarah P. Vaughan Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Watts Ms. Tracy Salter Mr. Billy Shupe Ms. Thelma Smith Ms. Austen C. Stoelting Mr. Lee Swenson Ms. Anne Tolbert Ms. Codie Vaughn Mr. Matthew Weathers Ms. Mary Ann Sampson Mr. Tarmen Siaway Mr. Travis E. Smith Mr. Rance J. Stogner Mr. Andy Swift Mr. Duane Tolbert Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Vaughn Ms. Cheryl Weathington Mr. Frealon Tracy Sanders Ms. Melanie Sides Ms. Anne Smoot Mr. Alton D. Stone Ms. Sherry Swindall Ms. Virginia M. Tolley Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Vaughn Mr. Neil Weathington Mr. Neil Sanders Ms. Marva Sikes Mr. James and Mrs. Teresa Smoot Mr. Jon Stone Mr. Alan Swindle Ms. Twiaina N. Tolliver Ms. Louise Veasley Mr. Mark Weaver Ms. Gentry Sanford Mr. Alan Ray Simmons Mrs. Carey Smouse Ms. Rita Stone Ms. Kristi Talbot Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Toney Mr. Darien T. Vechinski Mr. Benjamin Webb Ms. Anita Sargent Ms. A. Leah Simmons Drs. John and Cynthia Sneed Ms. Teresa Stone Ms. Yingqi Tang Ms. Melia N. Toney Ms. Marie Vernon Ms. Debora Webb Mr. Robert F. Tankersley Mr. Randy C. Torbert Ms. Marcella K. Verrier Ms. Vanessa Weddington Ms. Elizabeth S. Davis Torbert Integral Ms. Betty Vice Ms. Denise D. Weed Ms. Diana Fuller Tate Ms. Norma Jean Tow Ms. Loretta Smith Vice Ms. Rebecca Weeks Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Tate Ms. Kim Townsel Miranda Atwood Vickers Mr. Tom and Mrs. Liz Weems Reginald Swanson, Senior - Secondary Education Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Charlotte Taylor Mr. Michael Trainer Mr. Thomas Vinson Ms. Suzetta Weinstein Ms. Debbie Taylor Ms. Vanitra Trammell Mr. Tim Vinson Ms. Katherine W. Weiser Robert Dryden Memorial Scholarship 2013-2014 Student Recipient Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Taylor Ms. Page Trantham Ms. Ann Q. Vise Ms. Ann C. Welch Ms. Jane Taylor Mr. Ed and Mrs. Patricia Traylor Ms. Olivia Skye Vise Ms. Ann E. Welch Ms. Myra Sue Taylor Mr. Adam B. Treadwell W. Harrison & Son’s, Inc Mr. Bobby W. Welch Reginald Swanson of Pinson, Ala. has found “many opportunities to grow as a person and Mr. Norman and Mrs. Elaine Taylor Dr. Jimmy K. Triplett Mr. Jerry Wayne Wade Ms. L. Deneen Welch get involved with campus activities at JSU.” After finishing his bachelor’s degree, he hopes Ms. Rachel Taylor Dr. and Mrs. George W. Trivoli Ms. Kathryn Amanda Wade Ms. Lisa Welch to continue his education at JSU through the graduate program. His goal is to become Mr. and Mrs. Snooky Taylor Ms. Linda Truett Mr. Cyrus Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weldon Mr. Todd M. Taylor Mr. E. Dan Truitt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Wagoner Ms. Dinah Wells an English teacher at the secondary level. Mr. Swanson works as a resident assistant Ms. Alice Taylor-Colbert Ms. Ann Burnham Trumbly Dr. Phyllis B. Waits Ms. Heather Wells on campus and is a volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. He is a member of the Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Teague Mr. and Mrs. Billy Trussell Mr. William G. Walden Ms. Brittney West Student Alumni Association and the Alpha Omicron Omega fraternity. Additionally, Ms. Daphaine Prater Teague Ms. Cindy A. Tubbs Mr. Howard Waldrep COL and Mrs. Stephen K. West Mr. Joseph A. Teal Mr. Bruce R. Tucker Ms. Stefanie Walfield he enjoys reading, writing, and mentoring. Dr. Chris and Mrs. Michelle Westley Mr. Don T. Terrell Ms. Karen H. Tucker Ms. Brenda Walker Mr. Daniel Weston Ms. Amanda H. Terry Mr. Larry D. and Mrs. Connie Tucker Mr. James D. and Mrs. Bette Walker Ms. Portia K. Weston Ms. Kayla E. Thacker Mr. William B. Tucker Dr. Laura Pruitt Walker Mr. Danny Whaley Mr. Robert G. Walker Ms. Frankie Whaley 56 : GEM OF THE HILLS SPRING 2014 : 57 2013 HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTORS RECOGNIZING DONORS INVESTING IN JSU’S FUTURE

Mr. David Coleman Whatley Ms. Nancy W. Wilson Dr. Sarah Latham Mrs. Hilda Dean Norton America’s First Credit Union Scholarship Funds Administrative and Business Anniston Elks Lodge #189: Mr. Rex Whatley Ms. Norma J. Beaty Wilson Little River Canyon Center Mr. Patrick L. O’Kelley AOD Federal Credit Union The following scholarships have been Affairs Scholarship: Established for Established for the benefit of a deserv- Ms. Cindy P. Wheeler Dr. Priscilla G. Wilson Ms. Mary R. Newton Ms. Liza Parker Anniston Star established by individuals, groups, or the benefit of a deserving full-time ing student enrolled in military science Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wheeler Mr. Robert and Mrs. Shirley Wiltshire Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Parks Mr. Toby Peoples Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama businesses with the JSU Foundation. undergraduate or graduate student courses and of a class standing of Ms. Angela Whetstone Mr. James Winnette Mr. Tom Richey Dr. Doug Peters Bojangles’ The scholarships range from money for who is either a Jacksonville State sophomore, junior or senior. Selection Whit’s Cattle Farm Mr. Keith Winsell Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rush Ms. Gertie A. Prater Calhoun County Insurance Center, the purchase of books to full tuition, Administrative and Business Affairs is made by the JSU Professor of Mr. Martin K. Whitaker Ms. Amy Wisdom Dr. Jeff Ryan Mrs. Ramona Love Prater Inc. room, and board. Some scholar- employee or a dependent of a current Military Science. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Whitaker Mr. Shane Withey Mr. Steven B. Sanders Ms. Ina Beatrice Presley Deck Foods, Inc. ships are funded annually by their Administrative and Business Affairs Anniston Rotary International Mr. Ronnie Whitaker Mr. Randall Wolfe Mrs. Lela Blocker Sarrell Mr. James A. Reaves Eastman Chemicals donors; others have been established employee. House Scholarship: Established by Ms. Debora White Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne A. Wood Bishop F. Richard Spencer Eero Repo Effina’s Tuscan Grill as endowed funds, ensuring that the Alabama Federated Women’s Club the Anniston Rotary Club for the Ms. Emily White Mr. Dylan J. Wood Ms. Rita Springer Mrs. Jan Rhodes Farmers & Merchants Bank scholarship fund will benefit students International House Scholarship: benefit of deserving students who are Ms. Janet Phillips White Ms. Ekaterina Funtikova Mr. John T. Thomas Mrs. Dorothy Roberts - Jacksonville for generations to come. Established by Alabama Federated members of JSU’s International House Mr. Kerry and Mrs. Carol White Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lee Wood Ms. Pearl K. Williams Mr. Arrie and Mrs. Geneva Roper Fort McClellan Credit Union Women’s Club for the benefit of Program. Ms. Lacey White Ms. Melba Mitchell Wood Dr. Virginia Yocum Dr. Warren G. Sarrell Gadsden Times Those scholarship funds housed a deserving female international Areno (Tony) Scholarship: Ms. Lindsay White Mr. Peter and Mrs. Jane Wood LTC Jerry Savage IGA with the university’s business office student who is a member of JSU’s Established by Faye Pritchett in honor Ms. Mary S. White Mr. Wendell and Mrs. Donna Wood In Memory Of Ms. Kaylene Schoenberg Houchens Food Group, Inc. are not included in this list. If you International House Program. of Tony Areno for a deserving nursing Ms. Sandra White Mr. Brandon Wood Mr. Nick Abrahamsen Mr. Bobby R. Shropshire Jack’s Family Restaurants, Inc. would like more information on how Alabama Power Scholarship: student who is considering a career in Ms. Stacey Burke White Ms. Katy W. Woodall Ms. Bester A. Adams Mr. Edwin L. “Butch” Shropshire Jackson Mortgage Company, Inc. you can establish a scholarship with Established by the Alabama Power the specialized field of neurology, offer- Mr. Thomas D. White Ms. Ramona Woodard Mrs. Mary “Mimi” Albury Mr. Edwin L. “Eddie” Shropshire, Jr. Jacksonville Bookstore, Inc. the JSU Foundation, please contact Foundation for deserving students ing services to brain injured patients. Ms. Teressa D. Whiteside Ms. Erin Woodruff Mr. and Mrs. Luther Almaroad Mr. Justin Sollohub MC Associates us at Jacksonville State University enrolled in the College of Commerce Arnold Memorial Scholarship: Ms. Margery C. Whitlock Ms. Yolanda Woods Mrs. Athena Arrington Ms. Lois Jean Stahl Mike Douglas State Farm Foundation, 700 Pelham Road, N. and Business Administration. Established in honor of Dr. Herman Mr. Don Whitlow Ms. Nancy L. Worley Mr. Neal Ballard A. Ballard, Jr. Dr. John R. Stewart Mizzell Heating and Air Conditioning Jacksonville, AL 36265 or call (256) Almaroad (Mr. and Mrs. Luther) R. Arnold, a Baptist minister for more Ms. Darlene J.Widick Dr. Patricia Worrall Mrs. Donna Clark Barefield Mr. Harold Summerville Quintard Mall 782-5306 or (800) 231-5291 extension Memorial Scholarship: Established by than fifty years, and his wife, Sallie C. Ms. Erika Wiggins Ms. Mechele Worthington Mr. Buddy Beam Ms. Lucy Thomas Braden Richmond, M.D. 5306 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Sam Almaroad in memory of Mr. and Arnold, a well-known artist and art Mr. T. Wayne Wigley Ms. Andrea Wright Mr. Tad J. Beaton Mr. Tracy Glenn Watkins RMC Jacksonville Mrs. Luther Almaroad and will benefit instructor. Mr. and Mrs. Tull Wigley Ms. Deborah A. Wright CPT Donnie Belser, Jr. Mr. Brittain Watters Rogers For Congress Adams (Bester A.) Memorial an incoming freshman from Pleasant Arrington Memorial Scholarship: Mr. Eric C Wilcox Ms. Glenyda Wright Mr. William Boeckle Ms. Virginia Watters Stringfellow Memorial Hospital Scholarship: Established by Ms. Valley High School. Established in memory of Ms. Athena Mr. Brandon Wiley Mr. Jared C. Wright Mr. Tyler Bojo MAJ Dwayne Williams Struts Bonnie Parker in memory of her Amerson (Minta) Scholarship: Arrington, a 1954 graduate of JSU, for Ms. Cheryl Wilkerson Ms. Judy Wright Mr. Ira Paul Bowers, Jr. Mr. Horace Williams Talladega Superspeedway uncle, Mr. Bester A. Adams, former Established in memory of Minta the benefit of a deserving senior major- Mr. Glenn Wilkerson Ms. Pamela Wrobel Ms. Paula Spears Burch Mr. Jim Williams The Colonnade Group teacher and mayor of Oxford, Alabama Amerson for the benefit of a deserving ing in elementary education. Mr. Russell T. Wilkerson Ms. Audrey Wallace Wyatt Mr. Chris Bush Dr. and Mrs. Leon Willman Thompson Cat Rental Store and graduate of JSU for a deserving full-time graduate student enrolled Art Achievement Scholarship: Mr. H. Vernon Wilkes Mr. Howard Keith Wyatt Mr. Wesley Byrd Mr. Melvin Yates Top O’ The River incoming freshman who graduated in the College of Education and who Established by Dr. Karen Henricks, Mr. Jack S. Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Max Wynn Mr. J. P. Cain Wakefield’s, Inc. from Oxford High School in Oxford, graduated from Berry High School in Mr. Marvin Shaw, Ms. Diana Ms. Kathy Wilkinson Ms. Nikki Wynn Mr. Wayne Cannon Matching Gifts Young Oil Company, Inc. Alabama. The student must be en- Berry, Alabama. The first scholarship Cadwallader, and Mr. Gary Gee of the Dr. Barry Williams Mr. Burk Yarbrough Mrs. Grace Carnes More than 1,000 corporations in Woodard Broadcast WVOK-FM rolled in the College of Education. will be awarded in 2008. Department of Art for the benefit of Ms. Blaire Williams Mr. Thomas Wayne Yarbrough Mr. Douglas Cartmill this country have aid-to-education an undergraduate student majoring in Ms. Bobbie J. Williams Ms. Elizabeth Yates Mrs. Ann Taylor Casey programs which will match gifts an art. Ms. Brandy Williams Mr. John Yevick, II MG Fred Casey employee makes to the Jacksonville Ms. Charlotte L. Williams Mr. Stephen C. Yocum Mr. Verlon O. Casey State University Foundation. This Mr. Christopher S. Williams Ms. Janet Marie Yoke Mr. William Harold “Jack” Casey is an excellent way to double the size Ms. Davina Williams Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Ann Young Ms. Emily Rose Cassidy of your contribution. In some cases, Mr. Donnie R. Williams Mr. Bryan Young Mr. John H. Collins corporations will match an employee’s Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Williams Ms. Peggy Ann Young CPT Kyle Comfort gift three-to-one. Last year, the founda- We’re not just another credit union. Ms. M. Faye Williams Ms. Stephanie E. Young Dr. Eustace and Mrs. Evelyn Corbin tion received matching gift contribu- We are your financial partner. Ms. Misty W. Williams Mr. Steven and Mrs. Tiffany Young Mr. Jonathan Tyler Currie tions from the corporations listed Mr. Raymond and Mrs. Anna Williams Mr. Stephen R. Zauche Mr. Robert Charles Dafoe below. Check with your personnel Mr. Richard D. Williams Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Dr. W. Jerryl Davis office today or call the JSU Foundation Mr. Stanley and Mrs. Jennifer Williams Mr. Cary S. Zimmerman Mrs. Margaret De Leeuw office at (256) 782-5306 or (800) Mr. Terrell Ray Williams Mr. Van and Mrs. Bonnie Deerman 231-5291 extension 5306 for more Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams Tribute Gifts Mrs. Audrey Farrell information or e-mail us at jsufnd@ Mr. Gordon Williamson Few tributes are so lasting as a gift Mrs. Sally J. Green jsu.edu. Mr. Jimmy Williamson that helps promote excellence in Mr. Charles P. Hall Mr. Tracy Lynwood Williamson education. Each year the Jacksonville Mr. Eugene & Mrs. Mary Harrington Courtesy Car Dealers Mr. Bill Williamson State University Foundation receives Mr. Ed Hill Corporate Sponsors’ donations help to Mrs. Carla Willingham tribute gifts in memory and honor Mrs. Mary Hobbs supplement the Athletic Department’s Ms. Shalonda Lavette Willingham of a relative or friend. The follow- Ms. Suzie Howell budget. We are pleased to recognize Ms. Arnetta Willis ing individuals have been honored Mr. Derek Thomas Jensen their contributions to Jacksonville Mr. Neika D. Willis through tribute gifts to the Jacksonville Mr. James H. and Mrs. Myra Hume State University. To find out more Mr. Bill R. and Mrs. Ruth Willoughby State University Foundation. Jones about becoming a Corporate Sponsor, Mr. Louis and Mrs. Ellaree Willoughby Mrs. Willie Louise Kimmons please contact Donna Callan, Ms. Mildred Willoughby In Honor Of Mrs. Patti Clark Lampru Manager of Athletic Marketing and AlaTrust understands your financial needs Dr. Richard Armstrong Promotions at (256) 782-5564. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Wills, Jr. Ms. Carol Layne Lawler change with time. We have the products Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Wills Ms. Margaret Bragg Mr. Loy Scott Lee Mr. Blake Wilson Mr. Rick Bragg Ms. Rozelle Lentjes Buster Miles Chevrolet and solutions for each step of your journey. Ms. Cala M. Wilson Mrs. Ellen Cannon Mr. Robert MacRae Buster Miles Ford Ms. C. Elizabeth Wilson Dr. C. Neal Canup Mr. Melvin Malkove Donohoo Auto Sales Come visit us at our new Jacksonville Ms. Charleen B. Wilson Mr. Bill Clark Mr. Tom Malone Lenn Costner Auto Sales branch location and experience the credit Mr. Mike and Mrs. Phyllis Clopton Ms. Cheryl Osborn Wilson Mr. Alan Matthews Sand Mountain Toyota union difference! Mr. Derrick L Wilson Dr. Patricia Corbin Mr. Grady E. McBride, III Superior Hyundai Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson Mr. George Davis Mr. Victor D. McCarley Sunny King Honda Mr. Donovan Wilson Dr. Susie Dempsey Mr. Leon McCluer Sunny King Toyota 1001 JD&L Drive Jacksonville, AL Mr. Eric Dale Wilson Ms. Ellen Hartsaw Mrs. Mary Moore McCluer The Kia Store 1.800.264.8031 Ms. Jennifer R. Wilson Mr. Ken and Mrs. Jenny Howell Dr. Evelyn McMillan Mr. Jeremy and Mrs. Jamie Wilson JSU Music Department Faculty and Mr. Jerry W. McNabb Corporate Sponsors www.AlaTrustCU.com Mr. John Wilson, Jr. Staff Ms. Nicole Cannon McNair Alabama Army National Guard Mr. Kevin Wilson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Lou Kennamer CPT Richard C. “Charlie” Miller Alabama Power Company Mr. Warren Koegel Ms. Monheim Alabama Teachers Credit Union 58 : GEM OF THE HILLS gem of the hills ad.indd 1 SPRING4/2/2014 2014 11:43:26 : 59 AM 2013 HONOR ROLL OF CONTRIBUTORS TM WHERE YOU’RE GOING.

Athletic Scholarship Endowment: Browder (Glen, Becky, and Jenny) Cherokee County Alumni Chapter Cox (Christopher) Memorial: Provides assistance through the JSU Scholarship: Established by the Glen Scholarship: Established by this alum- Established by Mr. Richard Mayfield in Foundation for members of the JSU Browder family for a deserving full- ni chapter for the benefit of deserving memory of his roommate and Sigma athletic program. time undergraduate student majoring students from Cherokee County. Nu fraternity brother. Bailey (Patricia C.) Scholarship: in political science. Clark (Louise Rhodes) Scholarship: Criminal Justice Alumni Established by Kevin and Lee Callaway Burger King/Ingram Scholarship: Established by Dr. Louise Rhodes Scholarship: Established by this alum- in honor of their dear friend and Established in honor or Mr. John Clark, who retired in 1982 as the head ni chapter for the benefit of deserving mentor, Patricia C. Bailey, for the Ingram, a former offensive lineman on of the home economics department. students majoring in criminal justice. benefit of a deserving, rising senior in JSU’s football team. Mr. Ingram was The scholarship will benefit deserv- Curley Memorial Scholarship: JSU’s nursing program. Student must named one of Burger King’s scholar- ing students in family and consumer Established in memory of Mr. Andrew demonstrate good character and have athletes during 1995. sciences. Curley to provide support for an College of Nursing the potential for mentoring others in Burke (Golden Gray) Scholarship: Cleo and Carla Thomas upper-level student in education. nursing. Established by Mr. William and Mrs. Scholarship: Established by Cleophus Daugette Memorial Fund: Barnard (Grace) Memorial Golden Gray Burke for a deserving Thomas, Jr. and Carla Thomas of Established in memory of Colonel Scholarship: Established in memory of student enrolled In the College of Anniston, Alabama. Mr. Thomas is Clarence W. Daugette, Jr., a for- RN-BSN/MSN/Certificate Option Ms. Grace Barnard for a full-time stu- Education. Will be available approxi- chairman and chief executive officer of mer member and chairman of the dent demonstrating academic achieve- mately 2014. A.G. Gaston Corporation, and Mrs. Jacksonville State University Board of ment with high moral character. Bush Memorial Scholarship: Thomas is an Anniston physician. Trustees, for the benefit of deserving Bannister (Chris) Memorial Established in memory of Newbern This scholarship will benefit deserving international students participating in Welcome to your future! At Scholarship: Established in memory of Bush, a retired faculty member who students. the university’s International House Chris Bannister for deserving students. taught mathematics. The scholar- Cole (Leone) Memorial Program. Jacksonville State University, our Belcher (David R. and Sue) Endowed ship is to be awarded to a full-time, Scholarship: Established by the Dedrick (Thomas and Angelita) Scholarship: Established by David and native-born Alabama student who has Jacksonville Book Club in memory Scholarship: Established by Mr. Sue Belcher for a deserving full-time attained junior status and is majoring of Ms. Leone Pruett Cole. Ms. Cole, Thomas Dedrick, a trustee of focus is getting you ready for undergraduate or graduate student. in mathematics. former wife of JSU President Houston Jacksonville State University for the Preference will be given to a student Judge H. Dean Buttram, Jr. Cole, died in 1949. benefit of a deserving full-time under- where you are going! Our nursing graduating high school in the State of Scholarship in Pre-Law: Established Cole (Martha) Memorial graduate student from Greensboro Alabama. by Judge H. Dean Buttram, Jr. for the Scholarship: Established by Ms. High School. Belser (CPT Donnie R.) ROTC benefit of deserving students majoring Kitty Stone, wife of former JSU Dempsey Memorial Scholarship: students are prepared to care for Scholarship: Established by the JSU in political science, history, psychology, President Ernest Stone, to honor the Established in memory of Ms. Sharon ROTC Class of 2001 for a deserving sociology or criminal justice. memory of another first lady of JSU. Dempsey who, at the time of her patients in many settings and to student enrolled in military science Calhoun (Charles and Doris): Martha Bellinger Graves of Gadsden, death, taught mathematics. Recipients courses in honor of CPT Donnie Established by the family of Mr. and Alabama, married Dr. Houston Cole of this scholarship will be restricted Belser who was killed in action in Iraq. Mrs. Calhoun for the benefit of a in 1952. She served as a gracious host- to mathematics or mathematics achieve positive patient outcomes. Recipient of the scholarship must be deserving full-time junior or senior ess and contributed to the social life of education majors who have attained at least a sophomore and must be a student admitted to the College of Jacksonville and the JSU campus. Ms. at least junior status. Applicants must Nursing today requires a workforce contracted ROTC Cadet. Selection will Education and Professional Studies Martha Cole was the first president’s have completed at least 30 hours of be made by the Professor of Military who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. wife to reside in the President’s their education at Jacksonville State Science. Calhoun County Alumni Chapter Mansion, where she lived for nineteen University. armed with advanced education Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship: Scholarship: Established by this alum- years until her husband retired in 1971. Dixon (Gov Frank) Scholarship: Established for the benefit of a deserv- ni chapter for the benefit of deserving The scholarship will benefit deserving Established for deserving full-time stu- and skills to provide exemplary ing student. students from Calhoun County. students. dents from Alabama who demonstrate Blount County Alumni Chapter Calhoun County Medical Alliance Collins Memorial Scholarship: academic achievement. Scholarship: Established by this alum- Society Scholarship: An annual Established in memory of Mr. John H. Duncan (Dr. John E.) Scholarship: care to anyone, anytime, anywhere! ni chapter for the benefit of deserving scholarship established by the Calhoun Collins, a former JSU faculty member Established by Dr. John E. Duncan of students from Blount County. County Medical Alliance Society to in the Department of Accounting. Gadsden, Alabama, for the benefit of Bolt Scholarship: Established by benefit a junior or senior student Connell (Jodie) Scholarship: a deserving full-time undergraduate Birmingham attorney A.W. Bolt, this enrolled in the College of Nursing and Established for a deserving full-time student from Etowah County. scholarship is for the benefit of deserv- Health Science who plans to practice student. Dryden Memorial Scholarship: ing students. nursing in Calhoun County upon CPT Kyle A Comfort Memorial Established in memory of Mr. Robert Blount (2LT Matthew) ROTC completion of degree. Scholarship: Established by his family C. Dryden for the benefit of deserving FULL AND PART TIME OPTIONS - YEAR-ROUND ADMISSION - ALL COURSES AVAILABLE ONLINE Scholarship: Established by Melinda Calhoun/Cleburne County Bar and the ROTC Class of 2005. Kyle students. Blount for a deserving student enrolled Association (CCCBA): Established by was killed in action while serving in a Edwards Memorial Scholarship: in military science courses with a class the Calhoun/Cleburne County Bar combat zone in Afghanistan on May 8, Established in memory of A.D. (Gus) standing of sophomore, junior, or Association for the benefit of a deserv- 2010. This scholarship is to be awarded Edwards, former dean of men, for the RN-BSN (STEP) M SN MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - COMMUNITY HEALTH senior who has committed to serve an ing full-time, undergraduate student by the Professor of Military Science to benefit of a deserving member of the eight year military service obligation as with a major in criminal justice. a deserving cadet who is contracted Kappa Alpha Order. an Army officer. Selection will be made Preference will be given to a student to serve in the armed forces upon Elite Letterman’s Club Leadership by the Professor of Military Science. from the Calhoun/Cleburne County commissioning. ROTC Scholarship: Established by the REQUIRES ONE YEAR TO COMPLETE SELECT A VULNERABLE POPULATION OF INTEREST Boozer Scholarship: Established area. Copeland (Rex) Memorial ELC Leadership for the benefit of a by Mr. S. David Boozer, an Anniston Carr (Dr. William D.) Scholarship: Scholarship: Established by Emilea deserving contracted ROTC cadet with architect, for a deserving student. Established by Dr. William Carr for de- Copeland in memory of Rex an academic standing of sophomore, INDIVIDUALIZED CLINICAL PROJECTS PREPARATION AS ADVANCED COMMUNITY HEALTH Boozer (James and Ethel) ROTC serving students who previously served Copeland, whose legacy was his joy junior, or senior who has commit- Scholarship: Established by James and as an ambassador or peer counselor. of life. The scholarship will benefit a ted to serve an eight year military NURSE IN PRACTICE, EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT, Ethel Boozer for a deserving student Applicants must be currently enrolled junior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. service obligation as an Army officer. CONSULTATION & RESEARCH ROLES enrolled in military science courses in graduate school. $1,000 per recipi- Cottingham (Harry and Jean) Selection will be made by the Professor GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN and of a class standing of junior or ent will be awarded for five years to Scholarship: Established by Diane C. of Military Science. NURSING EDUCATION OPTION senior. Selection is made by the JSU qualified candidates. DeSante and Deborah C. Cottingham Elliott Scholarship Trust: CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN YOUR LOCAL AREA Professor of Military Science. Central Alabama Alumni Chapter: to recognize Mr. Harry and Mrs. Jean Established through a bequest of TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL GOALS Bragg (Margaret) Scholarship: Established for a deserving student in Cottingham and their contributions Ms. Marve P. Elliott of Piedmont, Established in honor of Mrs. Margaret the Greater Montgomery, Ala. area. to our local community. This scholar- Alabama, to honor her husband, Mr. Bragg by her son Rick Bragg, a 1996 Chemistry Department ship will benefit a student enrolled in Joseph Walter Elliott. Pulitzer Prize winner, for a deserving Scholarship: Established by members the College of Education and majoring Etowah County Alumni Chapter student. of the JSU Department of Chemistry in math or science. Scholarship: Established by this alum- for the benefit of a deserving student ni chapter for the benefit of deserving majoring in chemistry. students from Etowah County. jsu.edu/nursing

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Exchange Club of Jacksonville: An Freeman (Charles B. and Stephanie Hale (David F.) Scholarship: Jackson Company Scholarship: An JSU Faculty Women’s Club Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship: Martin (Don and Margaret Ann): Miller (Richard C.) ROTC annual scholarship established by the R.): Established by Charles and Established by David F. Hale for the annual scholarship established by Mr. Scholarship: Established by the Faculty Established in memory of Ms. Doris Established by Don and Margaret Ann Scholarship: Established by Dr. and Exchange Club of Jacksonville for the Stephanie Freeman for a deserving full- benefit of a deserving student who is a Larry Jackson for the benefit of a Saks Women’s Club of Jacksonville State Ledbetter, a career Calhoun County Martin for a deserving student. Mrs. James E. Hanks and by Mr. benefit of a deserving entering fresh- time undergraduate student majoring brother of the Delta Chi fraternity. High School (Anniston, Alabama) University for the benefit of a deserv- educator, by her sisters, for the benefit Matt Morris Cheerleading Bobby and Mrs. Maudellen Welch and man from the Jacksonville community. in accounting. Hallman Scholarship: Established in student who has demonstrated good ing young lady from Calhoun County. of a student majoring in either educa- Scholarship: Established in memory the Class of 1965 in recognition of Mr. Farmers and Merchants Bank Gadsden Music Company honor of Charlie and Edith Hallman citizenship. The scholarship will be Justice Scholarship: Established to tion or nursing. of Matt Morris, a JSU cheerleader who Richard Charles Miller. Scholarship: Established by the Scholarship: Established by the for the benefit of deserving students selected by the Saks High School honor Karen A. Justice ’93, upon her Lee (Loy Scott) Memorial ROTC lost his life in an automobile accident. Miller (Richard C.) ROTC Farmers and Merchants Bank of Gadsden Music Company, Inc., for the who have graduated from Guntersville Scholarship Committee. graduation from Jacksonville State Scholarship: Established by Major Scholarship will benefit a deserving Endowed Scholarship: Established by Piedmont for the benefit of a deserving benefit of a child or grandchild of a High School. Jenkins Scholarship: Established by University by family friends, Bill and General (Ret.) and Mrs. Larry E. Lee JSU cheerleader. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Heathcock in student from Piedmont, Alabama. former Southerner. Hamric (Grace) Scholarship: Mr. Julian Jenkins, an Anniston archi- Liz Roberts of Birmingham, Alabama. of Ohatchee, Alabama, in memory of Matthews (Hazel) Memorial memory of CPT Richard “Charlie” Financial Management Association Gamble (Linda Gail Waldrop): Established by Grace Hamric in tect, for the benefit of a JSU or transfer This scholarship will benefit deserving their son, Loy Scott. The scholarship is Scholarship: Established in memory Miller ’65, who died in the service Excellence Fund: Established for Established by Charles Gamble in memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hamric student who is a sophomore student or students enrolled in the College of reserved for ROTC cadets in Military of Ms. Hazel Matthews for deserving of his country during hostile combat a deserving full-time student with honor of his wife, Gail, to benefit a for the benefit of an incoming fresh- above with a designated major in art, Nursing. Science III or IV. Selection is made by student majoring in consumer sci- actions. This scholarship is reserved a designated major or minor in a deserving full-time undergraduate man who is a graduate of Jacksonville who has demonstrated, in the opinion Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kendrick the Professor of Military Science. ences. for an Advanced ROTC cadet or an College of Commerce and Business enrolled in the College of Education. High School. of the art faculty, an exceptional cre- Scholarship: Established for deserving Lewis (Aaron H.) Memorial McBride (Grady E., III) Memorial ROTC contract student. Administration field of study who is a Garner Scholarship: Established Harvey Memorial Scholarship: ative ability and dedication to the arts. students who are pursuing manage- Scholarship: Established by Mr. Lewis ROTC Scholarship: Established by Millican (E.L.) Scholarship: current member of FMA International. by Mr. Tim Garner of McClellan, Established in memory of Brian Jensen Memorial Scholarship: ment or accounting majors, and who for students from Cherokee County. JSU ROTC commissionees of years ‘68 Established for a deserving full-time Must demonstrate exemplary leader- Alabama, to benefit a deserving incom- Harvey for the benefit of deserving Established by the Center for Domestic are residents of the state of Alabama Lewis (Gary O.) Scholarship: and ‘69 in memory of Grady McBride, student. ship in some capacity within the FMA, ing freshman student from Cherokee College of Nursing students. Preparedness Employee Association and who graduated from an Alabama Established by Mr. Gary Lewis for the ‘68, who was killed in action in Moersch Nursing Scholarship: as identified by FMA advisor with County High School. Heathcock (Col. James T.) ROTC in memory of Derek Thomas Jensen high school. benefit of a deserving full-time sopho- Vietnam. The scholarship is reserved Named in honor of Dr. Barbara L. a minimum GPA of 2.5 in business Georgia Alumni Scholarship Fund: Memorial Scholarship: Established for the benefit of a junior or senior Kennamer Scholarship: Established more that is a graduate of Gadsden for ROTC cadets enrolling in Military Moersch of Jacksonville, Alabama, by coursework. Established by JSU alumni living in by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Heathcock student majoring in emergency by Bob and Lou Kennamer of City High School (Etowah County, Science III or IV. Selection is made by family and friends for the benefit of a Finley (Nile Borden): Established Georgia to provide needed assistance in memory of his brother, James (Jim) management who is a child of a local, Anniston, Alabama, for deserving Alabama) with a minimum 2.5 overall the Professor Military Science. deserving upper-level student majoring in memory of Nile Borden Finley, a for deserving students in the state. T. Heathchock. This scholarship is state or tribal responder or the child of students from Cleburne County GPA. McClendon (Eloise Y.) Memorial in nursing. Calhoun County, Alabama elementary Gibbins Nursing Scholarship: reserved for an Advanced ROTC cadet a current CDP employee or a retired High School, Ranburne High School, Lindsey Scholarship: Established Scholarship: Established in memory Moersch Scholarship: Established school teacher, for the benefit of a ju- Established by the Calhoun County or an ROTC contract student. federal CDP employee. Must have a Scottsboro High School or Kate by Mr. Billy S. Lindsey of Anniston, of Mrs. Eloise Y. McClendon, a former in honor of Dr. Robert and Ms. Eloise nior or senior majoring in elementary Medical Society to honor Dr. George Higginbotham Scholarship: minimum GPA of 3.0. Duncan Smith DAR School (Grant, Alabama, for the benefit of a deserving JSU Foundation board member for the Moersch by family and friends for education. W. Gibbins of Anniston, Alabama, for Established by the family of Ms. Joey Crews Scholarship in Art: Ala.). Mr. Kennamer is a trustee emeri- student. benefit of deserving students. the benefit of a deserving upper-level Finley (Drs. Wayne and Sara) his enlightened and dedicated leader- Miriam Jackson Higginbotham, who Established by Joey Crews for a deserv- tus of Jacksonville State University. Morris and Essie Longshore McGee (Dr. Harold) Scholarship: finance or economics student. Scholarship: Established by Drs. ship and service to his community and was the dean of women at JSU for ing full-time undergraduate majoring King Memorial Scholarship: An Scholarship: Established in memory of Established in honor of former JSU Montgomery Scholarship: Wayne and Sara Finley of Birmingham, its citizens. many years. in art. annual scholarship established by Mr. Morris and Ms. Essie Longshore President, Dr. Harold McGee for a Established for the benefit of a full- Alabama, and founders of UAB’s Greater Birmingham Area Alumni Hill (Ed) Memorial Scholarship: Johnson (J.C.U) Scholarship: the Greater Anniston Business and by their daughter, Betty Longshore deserving non-Alabama resident with a time student majoring in communica- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, to Scholarship: Established by the alumni Established in memory of William Established by Ms. Elizabeth Lloyd Professional Association through Cameron. The scholarship will benefit 3.0 GPA. tions. benefit undergraduate students from chapter for the benefit of deserving Edward (Ed) Hill, longtime photogra- Johnson in memory of her husband. proceeds from the Sunny King Charity full-time undergraduate students who McNabb (Jerry W.) Memorial Nabors (Wallace A.) Scholarship: the Alabama counties of Clay, Coosa, students in the Greater Birmingham pher for Jacksonville State University. The scholarship will benefit deserving Golf Classic. The scholarship, which demonstrate academic aptitude. ROTC Scholarship: Established Established by Dr. Alice and Mr. Greg or Randolph. Preference will be given area. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate is established in memory of Mr. E.D. Lovett Scholarship: Established by by classmates in memory of Jerry Cusimano for the benefit of a full-time to students majoring in mathematics Greater Rome Area Alumni deserving student who either has an students from any high school in “Sunny” King, Jr., will benefit a deserv- Mr. Opal R. and Ms. Opal A. Lovett* McNabb, ‘59, who was killed in ac- undergraduate student who is a gradu- or science, either pre-professional or Scholarship: Established by JSU interest in photography or wants to Calhoun County, Alabama. ing student from Calhoun County. for a deserving student majoring in his- tion in Vietnam. The scholarship is ate of Glencoe High School, Etowah secondary education. Only students alumni living in Georgia for the pursue a career in photojournalism. Johnson (Loaz W. and Maybeth B.) King Toyota Entrepreneurial tory, English, or art who has achieved reserved for ROTC cadets enrolling County, Alabama. Must be admitted who have attained junior or senior benefit of deserving students from the Holaway (Gary and Sandra) Memorial Scholarship: Established Scholarship: Established in memory sophomore or higher status. Mr. Lovett in Military Science III or IV. Selection to the College of Education and status and have at least a B average will Greater Rome, Georgia area. Scholarship: Established by Ms. through a trust agreement by Dr. Loaz of Mr. E.D. “Sunny” King, Jr., a was the university’s photographer prior is made by the Professor of Military Professional Studies with an overall be eligible for the scholarship. Greater Washington DC Area Sandra Holaway in memory of her W. Johnson and Maybeth B. Johnson prominent Calhoun County au- to his retirement. Ms. Lovett taught in Science. GPA of 3.0 or higher. Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship: Alumni Scholarship: Established by husband Gary, former member of the to assist deserving students. tomobile dealer, by Toyota Motor the English department prior to her re- McNair (Nicole Cannon) Memorial Nixon (Alethea) Marshall County Established by the family of Ms. this alumni chapter for the benefit of Southerners and past president of the Jones (James H. and Myra Hume) Sales U.S.A. Inc., and Southeast tirement. Ms. Lovett has been selected Nursing Scholarship: Established to Alumni Scholarship: Established in Martha B. Fitzpatrick in her memory. deserving students from the Greater Gray Echelon. The recipient will be Scholarship: Established in memory Toyota Distributors, Inc., for the as an emerita faculty member. promote the education of a deserving memory of Ms. Alethea Nixon who Ms. Fitzpatrick was a former member Washington DC area. selected by the JSU marching band of Dr. James H. Jones and Myra Hume benefit of a deserving student in the Lowery Memorial Scholarship: full-time Alabama High School gradu- was a volunteer firefighter. The schol- of the Jacksonville State University Greer and Rushing (Ester and director and will go to a full-time un- Jones by former members of the College of Commerce and Business Established in memory of Ms. Mary L. ate enrolled in the College of Nursing. arship is for the benefit of a junior or Board of Trustees. Hester) Scholarship: Established by dergraduate student who is a member International House Program, friends, Administration. Lowery for a deserving student in fam- McSpadden Scholarship: Established senior who graduated from Marshall Floyd (Marjorie) Scholarship: Harold Greer and Franklin Greer of the Southerners, is enrolled in the associates, and children of Dr. and Knighton Memorial Scholarship: ily and consumer sciences. by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McSpadden in County High School or a transfer from Established through a bequest of Ms. in the name of their mother, Esther College of Education and Professional Mrs. Jones. Award of the scholarship Established in memory of Ms. Audrey Madison County Alumni honor of Mr. McSpadden, JSU profes- Snead State and who is majoring in Marjorie Floyd to benefit descendants Greer and her sister, Hester Rushing Studies, and is majoring in early child- shall be made to a full-time undergrad- Knighton to benefit social work majors Association Scholarship: Established sor emeritus, for deserving science emergency management. of her father, Mr. Bufford N. Floyd. for the benefit of a deserving student hood or elementary education. Only uate student who is a member, in good during the field instruction phase of by this alumni chapter for the benefit education majors. Northeast Alabama Military If there are no applications from de- who is a resident of Alabama and plans students who demonstrate academic standing, of the International House their instruction. of deserving students from Madison McWhorter (Earlon and Betty) Officers Association (MOAA) ROTC scendants, then the scholarship will be a career in teaching. aptitude shall be eligible for this award. Program. Kroc (Ray A.) McDonald’s County. Scholarship: Established by Earlon Annual Scholarship: The association open to members of the First Baptist Griffith-Lavender Scholarship: Recipients of the scholarship must Jones (Joseph C., Jr.) Memorial Scholarship: Established by Manes Memorial Fund: Established and Betty McWhorter of Anniston, established this scholarship for deserv- Church of Centre, Alabama, who Established by Dr. Martha G. Lavender march in the fall semester to receive ROTC Scholarship: Established by McDonald’s of Jacksonville to ben- through a trust agreement from the Alabama, for the benefit of deserv- ing ROTC cadets. It is reserved for plan to pursue a career in teaching, for the benefit of deserving full-time, the award. Reverend and Mrs. Joseph Jones in efit deserving employees attending Agnes McIntyre Manes Foundation ing upper-level or graduate students students enrolling in Military Science medicine, religion, law, engineering, or undergraduate nursing student Howell (Ken and Jenny) Endowed memory of their son, Joseph, Jr. The Jacksonville State University. to assist deserving students with emer- who have demonstrated academic III or IV. Selection is made by the business. transferring from Gadsden State Scholarship: Established by Ken and scholarship is reserved for ROTC ca- Lambda Gamma of Kappa Sigma gency loans. aptitude and who have demonstrated Professor of Military Science. Ford Scholarship: Established by Community College to JSU’s College Jenny Howell for the benefit of a de- dets enrolling in Military Science III or Scholarship: Established by the Manners Scholarship: Established involvement in campus functions and Nursing Alumni Chapter Joe and Brenda Ford of Gadsden, of Nursing and Health Sciences. serving graduate of a Calhoun County IV. Selection is made by the Professor Lambda Gamma chapter to promote by Mr. Lee and Ms. Jetta Manners for organizations. Scholarship: Established by this alum- Alabama, for the benefit of a deserving Grimes (Charles and Mary) GHS High School majoring in accounting. of Military Science. the education of a deserving full-time the benefit of deserving students major- Merrill Scholarship (Dr. Martha): ni chapter for the benefit of deserving full-time undergraduate student from Scholarship: Established by Charles Preference will be given to a student Jones (Randy and Debra) undergraduate or graduate student. ing in art. Ms. Manners worked in the Established by Dr. Martha Merrill to students majoring in nursing. Etowah County. and Mary Grimes for the benefit of who is a cadet of the JSU ROTC Scholarship: Established by Randy and Larry Miles Memorial Scholarship: Office of Admissions and Records until acknowledge the value of education Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Theta Fort McClellan Credit Union a deserving Gardendale High School program. Debra Jones for a deserving full-time, Established in memory of Dr. her retirement. Mr. Manners was head and to encourage continuing that Eta Chapter Annual Scholarship: ROTC Annual Scholarship: The graduate. Ingram Memorial Scholarship: undergraduate, entering transfer stu- Lawrence R. Miles, a long-time dean of of the Department of Art when he education. Preferably a graduate of a Established by the Theta Eta Chapter credit union established this scholar- Grimes (Charles and Mary) MJHS Established by the family of Mr. dent from Gadsden State Community admissions, for the benefit of deserv- retired. Mr. Manners has been selected Calhoun County High School. Will be to promote the education of a deserv- ship for deserving ROTC cadets. It Scholarship: Established by Charles Stanton B. Ingram for the benefit of College, Snead State Community ing students. as an emeritus faculty member. available approximately 2014. ing full-time, freshman or sophomore is reserved for students enrolling in and Mary Grimes for the benefit of deserving students who are members College or Northeast Alabama Lawler Memorial Scholarship: Marshall County Alumni Miller (Bill) Photography undergraduate student. Military Science III or IV. Selection a deserving Mortimer Jordan High of JSU’s International House Program. Community College. Established in memory of Ms. Carol Scholarship: Established by this alumni Memorial Scholarship: Established in Manila Henegar Brooks Pachoud is made by the Professor of Military School graduate. JSU Alumni Association L. Lawler by her family and friends for chapter for a deserving student in the memory of Mr. Bill Miller to promote Scholarship: Established for the Science. Scholarship: An endowed scholarship the benefit of a student in the College Marshall County area. the education of a deserving full-time, benefit of a deserving student enrolled established by JSU’s National Alumni of Nursing and Health Science. first-time freshman student graduating in the College of Education and Association for the benefit of deserving from an Alabama high school with a Professional Studies. students. cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0.

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Parker Scholarship: Established by Regions Bank Annual Scholarship: Savage (Jerry) Memorial ROTC The scholarship will benefit deserv- Mr. Jeffrey A. Parker for the benefit of Established by Regions Bank for a full- Scholarship: Established by Mr. ing students participating in JSU’s a deserving senior-level student in the time entering freshman student who Tom Gilbreath of Boaz, Alabama, in International House Program. College of Commerce and Business is from a high school in Alabama and memory of his classmate, Jerry Savage, Sparrowhawk Memorial Administration. who is enrolled as a pre-business major. ‘67, who died while on military active Scholarship: Established in memory of Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg & Moore Rhodes (Janis C.) Memorial duty. The scholarship is reserved for Master Miles Timothy Sparrowhawk, Scholarship: Established by the Scholarship: Established in memory ROTC cadets in Military Science III or infant son of Paul and Connie Birmingham accounting firm for a of Mrs. Janis (Calhoun) Rhodes by her IV. Selection is made by the Professor Sparrowhawk of Jacksonville, Alabama. deserving upper-level student majoring husband, Dr. Earl E. “Gene” Rhodes of Military Science. The scholarship will benefit deserv- in accounting. and friends. Must be a drama Major Selig (Ernst S.) Corrections Officer ing undergraduate members of the Peacock (Bill and Catherine with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be at Scholarship: Established to promote Southerners who are enrolled in sum- Scholarship): Established by Catherine the junior or senior level. Will be avail- the education of a deserving full-time mer courses. Peacock for the benefit of deserving able approximately 2014. undergraduate enrolled in crimi- Stamper (Colonel Archie) full-time students enrolled in the Richey (Tom and Freda) nal justice with a concentration in Memorial Scholarship: Established College of Education and Professional Scholarship: Established in honor of corrections. by the Retired Officers Association, Studies. Mr. Tom Richey for the benefit of a de- Sentell (Mark A.): Established by Northeast Alabama Chapter, in MASTER OF BUSINESS Peacock Honors Endowed serving student enrolled in the College Mark A. Sentell for the benefit of de- memory of Colonel Archie Stamper. Scholarship: Established by Catherine of Education and Professional Studies. serving students enrolled in College of Stanfield (Don V.) Memorial ADMINISTRATION Peacock for the benefit of a deserving Robinson (Ernest) Scholarship: Business and a member of the Human Scholarship: Established by Kathy full-time Honors student. Established by Ernest Robinson for the Resources Management Society that he Stanfield in memory of her husband, JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Peoples (Toby M.) Annual benefit of a deserving student majoring founded in the early 80s. Don V. Stanfield to promote the Scholarship: Established for the ben- in nursing. Serviss (Joseph A. and Carolyn H.) education of a deserving full-time efit of a first-time freshman enrolled Rogan (Major James P.) ROTC Scholarship: Established by Mr. Joseph undergraduate student. as a full-time student. One student Annual Scholarship: Established by A. and Mrs. Carolyn H. Serviss to Sterne (Dorothy) Scholarship: from each of the eight High Schools in Robert E. Rogan to benefit deserving benefit a deserving student from the Established for a deserving full-time Blount County shall be eligible for this students enrolling in military science state of Alabama who is enrolled in the student. award. courses and of a class standing of nursing program. Stewart (John Morgan) Scholarship: Pell Scholarship: Established in junior or senior. Shamblin Family Scholarship: Established in memory of John honor of Mr. Charley Pell, former JSU ROTC Alumni Chapter Established through a bequest of Mr. Morgan Stewart and his wife, Vera head football coach, by his former play- Scholarship: Two chapter scholarships Harold C. Shamblin of Gadsden, Stewart, of Piedmont, Alabama. ers and friends. are awarded annually to deserving Alabama, for the benefit of deserving The scholarship will be awarded to a Phi Beta Kappa Association ROTC cadets. The scholarships are students from Cherokee, Etowah, senior class member graduating from Scholarship: Established by the reserved for ROTC cadets in Military or Calhoun County who have been Piedmont High School or Spring Earn Your MBA Online Northeast Alabama Phi Beta Kappa Science III or IV. Selection is made by accepted into the College of Education Garden High School. Association for the benefit of a deserv- the Professor of Military Science. and Professional Studies. Stewart Scholarship: Established in ing upper-level student. ROTC Anniston Elks Lodge Sheppard (Mildred L.) Scholarship: honor of Dr. John R. Stewart, former Physical Plant Association Scholarship: Established by the Established by the board of directors director of the JSU International Scholarship: Established by members Anniston Elks Lodge to benefit a de- of the Country Day School, Inc., House Program, by his former students Education is more than just a destination, it’s a of the university’s physical plant for the serving student enrolled in the ROTC Montgomery, Alabama, to honor and friends for the benefit of a deserv- benefit of its employees and families. program. Miss Mildred Louise Sheppard, the ing International House student. Piedmont Alumni Scholarship: ROTC Endowed Scholarship: school’s founder and only headmas- Stone McCurdy Scholarship: journey. So if you’re looking for an MBA experience Established for the benefit of deserving Established by the Army ROTC ter. Scholarships will benefit those Established in memory of Kitty and students from Piedmont. Alumni Chapter to benefit a deserv- students who will commit in writing to Ernest Stone and Hershellene and Political Science Department ing full-time student enrolled in the major in education and teach K-12 for Howard McCurdy, parents of Bill that will engage your mind, enrich your perspective Scholarship: Established by faculty ROTC program. no less than two years. Stone, ‘69 and Sandra (McCurdy) of the JSU Department of Political Saks High School Good Citizenship Snow (Mattie) Scholarship: Stone, ‘69. The scholarship is to be Science for the benefit of a student Scholarship: An Annual Scholarship Established for a deserving full-time awarded to benefit a student in family and expand your horizons–instead of looking for just majoring in political science. established by Mr. Larry Jackson for student. and consumer sciences. Pope Scholarship: Established by the benefit of a Saks High School Sodexo Scholarship: Established Stone Memorial Scholarship: Mr. Horace M. and Dr. Margaret J. (Anniston, Alabama) student who by Sodexo services for the benefit and Established for the benefit of a full- another degree–you’ve come to the right place. Pope to benefit deserving students demonstrated good citizenship. The internship of a student in family and time junior or senior. majoring in health and physical scholarship will be selected by the Saks consumer science field. Tate (Dewey) ROTC Annual education. High School Scholarship Committee. Sollohub (Justin) Memorial Scholarship: Established by Mr. Dewey Prater, Ramona Love Prater Music Sarrell (Lela Blocker) Nursing Scholarship: Established in memory Tate to benefit deserving students en- Scholarship: Established in memory of Scholarship: Established by Dr. of Officer Justin”Sollo”Sollohub for rolling in military science courses and Mrs. Prater to benefit a deserving full Warren and Mrs. Lela Sarrell for a a full-time undergraduate student of a class standing of junior or senior. time undergraduate junior or senior deserving student enrolled in the enrolled in the College of Criminal Thompson (Robert Samuel “Sam”) For more information please visit our website at www.jsu.edu/mbainfo level music major. College of Nursing. Must have a GPA Justice. Memorial Scholarship: Established Price-Montgomery (WJSU-TV) of 3.5 or higher and be willing to work SouthTrust Bank Scholarship: in memory of Mr. Sam Thompson, Scholarship: Established by Anniston in Calhoun County upon graduation Established by SouthTrust a beloved teacher, drama coach, and Broadcasting Company, Inc., for the for one year. Will be available approxi- Corporation of Birmingham, Alabama, music director who touched the lives benefit of deserving students enrolled mately 2014. for the benefit of deserving students of so many students. The scholarship in the Department of Communication. Savage (Kay Webb & Perry L., enrolled in the College of Commerce will benefit a deserving Alabama high Reid (Marcus and Jean) M.D.) Family Scholarship: Established and Business Administration. school graduate, who is junior or Scholarship: Established by Mr. by Dr. Perry L. and Ms. Kay Webb Sowell Scholarship: Established in senior majoring in music or drama. Marcus and Mrs. Jean Reid for the Savage of Birmingham, Alabama, honor of Dr. Elizabeth Sledge Sowell, Student must have a minimum GPA of benefit of a deserving full-time under- for the benefit of deserving students professor of family and consumer 3.0. graduate student who is a graduate of who are children of employees of sciences, by Ross Laboratories for the Trathen (Robert D.) Memorial: Jacksonville High School, Anniston Alabama Orthopedic & Spine Center. benefit of senior students majoring in Established in memory of Mr. Robert twitter.com/jsunews High School, or Bob Jones High Students from Piedmont, Alabama and nutrition and foods. D. Trathen and in honor of Ms. #JacksonvilleState School. Calhoun County will have second pref- Spain-Hickman Scholarship: Charlotte C. Trathen. Mr. Trathen Reaves Memorial Scholarship: erence in the award of this scholarship. Established by Rotary International was an instructor in the accounting Established in memory of Dr. James District #6860 in honor of Mr. Frank department. This scholarship–which A. Reaves, former vice president for E. Spain and Mr. Roy Hickman. Mr. embodies the theme of Scholarship, facebook.com/jacksonvillestateuniversity academic affairs, for the benefit of a Spain and Mr. Hickman are former Integrity, Service–is for the benefit of deserving student. presidents of Rotary International. senior-level accounting students.

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Vice (Teresa Cunningham) White (Wanda) Scholarship: Mrs. Ruth and Mr. Billy Williams for Womack (Jack and Kathy ) Scholarship: Established by Teresa Established for deserving full-time the benefit of a deserving full-time un- Scholarship: Established by Jack and Cunningham Vice for the benefit of student who demonstrates academic dergraduate student. First scholarship Kathy Womack for the benefit of a deserving full-time, undergraduate achievement and good character. will be awarded In fall of 2011. deserving full-time student graduating students enrolled in JSU’s nursing Whitestone (Heather) Scholarship: Willman (Dorothy and Leon) from Oneonta High School. Must program who demonstrate academic Established in honor of Ms. Heather Music Scholarship: Established by have a 3.0 GPA from high school and aptitude and reside in Alabama. Whitestone, former JSU student, Leon and Dorothy Willman for the maintain a 2.5 GPA during college. Vietnamese/International who was selected as Miss America for benefit of a deserving full-time under- Woodrow Scholarship: Established Scholarship: Established by Ms. 1995 to benefit a deserving student graduate student majoring in music. in honor of Ms. Ann Jackson Nguyen Le for the benefit of a deserv- who qualifies for support and services Wilson (Barbara T. and Jimmy Woodrow, a 1977 graduate of JSU’s ing Vietnamese student currently through JSU’s Disability Support D.) Scholarship: Established by Ms. Lurleen B. Wallace College of Nursing. studying in the English Language Services. Barbara T. Wilson on her retirement The scholarship will benefit deserv- Institute. Whorton Scholarship: Established from Jacksonville State University. ing students admitted to the nursing Waldrep (Charlie D.) Scholarship in honor of Mr. J.P. Whorton, a 1951 The scholarship will benefit a full-time program. Fund: Established by Charlie Waldrep graduate of JSU, by friends for the undergraduate student enrolled in ele- Yates (Melvin) Memorial for the benefit of a deserving full time benefit of a deserving student from the mentary education or secondary health Scholarship: Established by Shirley undergraduate student from the city of Sand Mountain area. and physical education. Only students Thornburg in memory of her uncle, Birmingham. Williams (Major Dwayne) Business who have a 2.5 through 4.0 grade Melvin Yates, a 1932 alumnus of JSU. Walters Scholarship: Established in Scholarship: Established for the point average, have been an Alabama This is a general scholarship created honor of Dr. David L. Walters, long- benefit of a deserving full-time resident for a minimum of seven years by Mrs. Elizabeth “Beth” Yates for the time director of the Southerners, by undergraduate student enrolled in the prior to applying, and have completed benefit of a full-time student. former members and friends. College of Commerce and Business at least 30 hours of their education at Yocum (Dr. Virginia): Established Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Administration. Jacksonville State University shall be in honor of Dr. Virginia Yocum to Marino Scholarship: Established Williams (Major Dwayne) eligible for this award. promote the education of a junior by Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Memorial ROTC Scholarship: Wilson (Clyde and Jerry) level, full-time, undergraduate enrolled Kimbrough, LLC for the benefit of Established by Ms. Pearl Williams and Scholarship: Established by Dr. and in the Department of Family and a deserving full-time, undergraduate friends in memory of her son, Major Mrs. Jerry B. Wilson for the benefit Consumer Sciences. Must have a student who is majoring in accounting. Dwayne Williams who was killed at of deserving students majoring in minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student must have a minimum GPA of the U. S. Pentagon on 9/11. Selection education. Young Scholarship: Established 3.0. of the recipient will be made by the Wilson (P. O. and Margaret) in tribute to Ms. Ruth L. and Mr. EM AD Watters Scholarship: Established JSU Professor of Military Science to Achievement Scholarship Fund: Millard V. Young, Sr., for the benefit by Virginia Watters for the benefit of a contracted ROTC cadets. Established by Mr. P. O. and Mrs. of a deserving student from Piedmont, deserving graduate of Fayetteville High Williams-Blair Scholarship: Margaret Wilson to promote the Alabama. The Millard V. Young, Sr. School. Established by Ms. Rebecca Williams education of academically superior, family and the Martha Young Norton Whitaker (Roger and Debra) Blair and Mr. Forrest Randall Blair for entering freshman, full-time students. family established the scholarship. Accounting Scholarship: Established the benefit of a deserving student. Recipients will be known as “Wilson Zeta Tau Alpha Scholarship: by Roger and Debra Whitaker for the Williams (Ruth F. and Billy R.) Scholars.” Established by the Zeta Tau Alpha benefit of a deserving student majoring Scholarship: Established in honor of Fraternity for the benefit of a deserving in accounting. Zeta Tau Alpha member at JSU.

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