GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 1 of 64 : president’s letter

GEM OF THE HILLS contents JSU President William A. Meehan, Ed.D. ’72/’76

VICE President FOR university ADVANCEMENT Dr. Charles Lewis

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Dear Alumni, AND EDITOR Kaci Ogle ’95/’04

I am pleased to report that on April As we do once a year, this edition COORDINATOR OF PUBLICATIONS Mary Smith ’93 26 at the spring commencement, JSU features the JSU Honor Roll of Contributors from the previous calendar awarded 707 degrees, our second largest Graphic designer class ever. Next month we will begin year. We thank all those who have helped Morgan Christopher ’10 support our institution and programs welcoming our incoming fall freshman Staff writers class at summer Gamecock Orientation throughout the years. Your generosity Angie Finley continues to make a profound impact on Heather Greene, Graduate Assistant sessions. It is a great time to be a Ashley Siskey, Graduate Assistant Gamecock! our university and the students that we Emil Loeken, Graduate Assistant serve. On page 10 you will see some of In this edition of the Gem, you will photographer learn about our CORE partnership and our generous scholarship donors and their Steve Latham Matt Reynolds, Student Photographer how our relationship with our local k-12 recipients who joined us for our annual northeast Alabama community schools Founders Day luncheon in March. COPY EDITOR Bill Hubbard is evolving in an innovative and As always, we hope you enjoy this collaborative way. You will also read edition of the Gem. We want to see you back on campus for Homecoming on 28 alumni association about how one of our own, Dr. Donald executive officers: Prudlo, was invited to serve as a historical October 12, if not before. David Hammett ’73/’81/’94 correspondent on Vatican Radio during president

the papal conclave. And speaking of one Darren Douthitt ’88/’97/’00 of our own, we are excited to introduce VICE president Sincerely, you to JSU’s new head football coach, Chris Reynolds ’85 treasurer Bill Clark. Coach Clark becomes the first Nancy Turner alumnus to hold that position. Read about recording secretary him and his family and the upcoming 18 25 26 Kaci Ogle ’95/’04 season on page 28. William A. Meehan, Ed.D. DEPARTMENTS executive director This spring, JSU also welcomed a new President Alan Renfroe ’88/’07 head soccer coach. Neil McDonald comes FOUNDATION BOARD assistant director 18 adds three new members 2 to us from Mississippi State University. To Gem of the Hills is published by the learn about his background and plans for 4 Division of University Advancement: the 2013 season, see the article on page 20. DR. PRUDOLO 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, 25 Alabama 36265 © 2013 Jacksonville reports from vatican 20 State University 32 phone: (256) 782-5404 or 877-JSU-ALUM fax: (256) 782-5502 CORE email: [email protected] 26 a partnership between the university 36 web: jsu.edu/alumni and the regional school system JSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 42 institution and does not discriminate based on age, religion, race, color, sex, veteran’s status, national origin, or disability. Pursuant to Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Director of BILL CLARK Government Relations, 101 Bibb Graves Hall, phone 28 returns home 256.782.5278 is the coordinator for Sec. 504/ADA. 76-13 University Publications 5/13

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 3 of 64 news news jsu greeks get involved Sara Beth Drake crowned miss jsu 2013

By Heather Greene

In January, former Miss JSU Beth start…children need to start learning how former Miss JSU, at the Miss Alabama Milam crowned Sara Beth Drake as the to read very early.” pageant last year helped draw her to JSU new Miss JSU 2013. Eighteen contestants Drake will be partnering with First in her college search, in addition to the competed for the crown, making it one Book, an organization that raises money campus size and community surroundings. of the largest preliminary pageants in the for books to give to parents of newborn She values the experience she gained state this year. babies at hospitals to start the learning from the Miss Alabama pageant last year Drake tap danced her way into first process early on. She plans to have a book and feels it has helped her to be better place in the pageant’s talent competition drive and raise money for First Book with prepared for this year’s competition. in addition to winning the overall crown. the assistance of various organizations Drake is a member of the Marching Although this is her first year at JSU, a around campus such as SGA, the Senate, Ballerinas, the GoGo basketball dance fast track program at Drake’s high school and Freshman Forum. Drake will also read team, Phi Mu Sorority, and Freshman allowed her to complete forty-eight credit weekly to children in the community at Forum. She describes herself as a “risk- Fraternity and sorority life at Jackson- organizations achieved GPAs above the all hours through Wallace State Community the Jacksonville Public Library. taker” and “outdoorsy” in her hobbies. ville State University is doing extremely undergraduate average and fifteen of the College thereby giving her sophomore Drake is excited about working on “I love to skydive,” said Drake. She also well in the areas of leadership, academics, eighteen organizations achieved a 2.5 for more status. campus during the year ahead. “I really lists rock climbing, hiking, dancing, and and philanthropy. During 2012, JSU’s or higher GPA. As all contestants are required to want to get more people involved in more reading among her other activities. Greek community raised over $68,000 The 2013 Panhellenic recruitment information

select a charity or cause to represent, organizations around campus. Our campus Drake looks forward to representing JSU to be donated to various philanthropic will be held August 16-19. IFC recruitment about the national Drake’s platform is Improving Literacy has so much to offer, and I just want to get and the Jacksonville community at Miss efforts. They also performed over 13,500 will follow on August 23-27. panhellenic council (nhpc) Throughout Your Community. Drake every student involved,” she says. Alabama. hours of community service. contact kristen smith, explains that she selected this platform In June, Drake will compete with For more information about the Greek students are leaders on campus. director of greek life after working at her parents’ law firm last other young women across the state for the Miss JSU pageant, visit our website at Currently ten of the fifteen Gamecock summer and having her eyes opened to the title of Miss Alabama. However, this will www.jsu.edu/studentlife/miss-jsu Orientation leaders are fraternity or [email protected] reality of illiteracy present today. not be her first trip to the state competi- sorority members. “Literacy is just such a huge factor tion. Drake won the title of Miss Wallace For the fall of 2012, all five of the in our state today,” says Drake. “It is not State 2012 and was a contestant in the Panhellenic organizations at JSU earned just the adults in our state, but it is also 2012 Miss Alabama pageant last June. above a 3.0 cumulative grade point average the children and that’s where it needs to Drake explained that meeting Ms. Milam, (GPA), eleven of the eighteen

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 5 of 64 news news

This was the third year JSU’s team had entered the robotics contest. The first year, the robot won its first round of competition but was disqualified in the second round due to complications following a battery failure. Last year, the team was second. This year’s winning robot was appropriately named “Anita Wynn.” At the conference the students had the opportunity to participate in profes- sional development workshops and sit in on several of the breakout sessions where they learned about current trends in applied engineering education. LEFT: (Left-Right) Tina Civitello, Ben Ledbetter, Jessica The JSU Robotics Team won for best Civitello and instructor Phillip Dean. Team members electronic controls, best fabrication, and not pictured are, Sam Thompson, team leader, Jonathan had a perfect score during the competition * Thompson, Morgan McDonald, Aimee Montgomery, and phase. Slayton Acker.

Robotics Team Winners in National Competition Choosing the right home can By Dr. Dana Ingalsbe be difficult, but choosing the RIGHT Real Estate Agent does At the 2012 conference of the The team was made up of students (without human control) go to a table not have to be... Association of Technology, Management, from different academic majors. Students and pick up thirty-six ping-pong balls and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) in majoring in design and applied manufac- (red, green, blue, and yellow) and back Carra Smith...right for you! Nashville, Tennessee, the JSU ATMAE turing engineering and applied electron- out of the circle. The team received one Robotics Team won first place in the ics engineering took care of the robot point per ball picked up by the robot. The nation with a perfect score during the building and programming, while there robot, while sorting the balls by color, robot competition. The team members was an art student who made the poster. next backed out of the circle. The student were Mr. Sam Thompson, Ms. Jessica The students presented their posters to the controller reestablishes remote control and Civitello, Ms. Tina Civitello, Mr. Jonathan judges, and also had to provide a detailed drives to four different drop off points. Thompson, Mr. Benjamin Ledbetter, write-up documenting their project. The team received two points for each ball Ms. Aimee Montgomery, Mr. Morgan The task for the ATMAE robot correctly dropped off in the designated Carra Mcwhorter Smith C/O ‘93 Go GAMECOCKS! McDonald, and Mr. Slayton Acker. The competition was to remotely drive the color area. Blue balls dropped off correctly [email protected] faculty sponsors are Mr. Phillip Dean and robot into a ten foot circle in the confer- were worth four points. Mr. Earl Bonds. ence hotel ballroom, then autonomously

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 7 of 64 news we need your help jsu!

To commemorate our 130th birthday, which we officially celebrated on February 22, we are beginning a special project inspired by the New York Times’ “A History of New York in 50 Objects.” Our goal is to find fifty objects MASTER OF BUSINESS that tell the JSU story and we are calling upon our alumni, ADMINISTRATION students, employees and friends to help to identify and JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY photograph those objects.

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GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 9 of 64 news news JSU Celebrates Founders Day

This year marks the 130th anniversary of Jacksonville State University’s beginning as a State Normal School in 1883. In March, students, alumni and donors celebrated JSU’s rich tradition at the annual scholarship luncheon. At the event, scholarship donors were introduced to their recipients and learned how their generous donations were making a difference in their recipient’s life. In 2012, the JSU Foundation awarded approximately $470,000 to deserving JSU students.

founders day scholarship recIpient group

Ms. Bergan bolt mr. tom & mrs. freida richey dr. marcus and mrs. jean reid dr. glen and mrs. becky mr. jack and mrs. kathy mr. gary lewis with jennifer russell with rachel white with jackson pearson browder with daniel o’neil womack with katie donaldson with toshiko sims

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earl warren [email protected] (256) 782-5608 ms. pam young mrs. mary johnson mrs. margaret roberts mr. Bob and mrs. lou with wesley minton with joy robinson with pamela mcconathy-torres kennamer with athena gibson

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 11 of 64 news Allyson g. barker named acting vp of ADMINISTRATIVE and BUSINESS affairs

By Ashley Siskey

LEFT: Allyson Barker, Acting VP of Administrative and Business Affairs. Clint Carlson, former VP * of Administrative and Business Affairs.

After a decade of service at guidance, JSU continues to be a sound Mrs. Barker was the director of finance Jacksonville State University, Clint institution financially. He has supported and accounting at the Alabama Institute Carlson resigned as vice-president, the administration and trustees through for the Deaf and Blind for seven years. administrative and business affairs. significant and successful capital projects. From 1985–87, she was a research JSU president, Dr. Bill Meehan says I am personally grateful for the support analyst for JSU’s Center for Economic of Carlson’s departure, “Over the last ten he provided to me as a trustee, always Development. Mrs. Barker has served years, JSU has seen significant advances available to answer my questions in a under Mr. Carlson for over ten years and in our administrative services, financial professional and candid manner. He will says, “I hate to see Clint leave. I have affairs, physical plant and business be missed.” learned so much and wish him well. I am operation as a direct result of Mr. Allyson G. Barker, CMA, was excited about this new opportunity for Carlson’s leadership, not the least of named acting VP, effective March 1. me and see it as a career fulfillment. these accomplishments being a continued “Mrs. Allyson Barker, university controller, I appreciate the confidence the university ‘A’ Standard and Poor’s bond rating.” will be the acting vice president until and Dr. Meehan have placed in me.” Mr. Carlson accepted a position at we identify a candidate for approval by Clemson University. Ronnie Smith, the board later this year. Mrs. Barker has a JSU Board of Trustees member, adds been associated with the university for to Dr. Meehan’s sentiments, saying, more than twenty-five years and will be “Clint Carlson has been a valuable part an excellent intermediate in this position,” of JSU during his tenure. He has been says Dr. Meehan. A forty-year veteran an excellent steward of JSU’s financial in public, manufacturing and educational assets over a period of time, which has accounting, Mrs. Barker received her BS been economically challenging due to in accounting, as well as her MBA, from reduced state support. Under his JSU. Prior to her position as controller,

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 13 of 64 news howell scholarship endowment

By Heather Greene

LEFT: Dr. Meehan with Ken and * Jenny Howell.

Ken and Jenny Howell have recently Mr. Howell made the decision to Inc. He and his wife teach a non-credit endowed a scholarship through the JSU attend JSU because it allowed him to continuing education ballroom dance class Foundation, which will begin in the fall continue to live at home and work, while for JSU and compete in ballroom dance of 2013. Mr. Howell, a native of Cold- also gaining his degree. competitions. They are involved with USA water, Ala., is a 1972 JSU alumnus who When asked why they made the Dance and will be going to Baton Rouge majored in accounting and participated decision to endow a scholarship, in June for a competition. The Howells in the advanced ROTC program. His Mr. Howell explains, “It was difficult for currently reside in Anniston, Ala. own experience at JSU set the criteria for me to go to school because I had to work the scholarship, which specifies that the to put myself through school…I would not student be an accounting major, prefer- have been able to finish had it not been ably a cadet in the JSU ROTC program, for the stipend provided by ROTC…I’ve and a graduate of any Calhoun County reached a point now where I can give back high school. The scholarship will be in the and keep somebody else from having as amount of $12,500 for the year awarded hard of a time financially as I did.” and is renewable provided that the student Currently, Mr. Howell is the presi- continues to meet the requirements. dent and CEO of Auto Custom Carpets,

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 15 of 64 news

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owen reappointed

Randy Owen was recently reap- Owen has raised millions of dollars pointed to his second twelve-year term as for charity. One of the most prominent the at-large member of the Jacksonville recipients is St. Jude Children’s Research State University Board of Trustees. Owen Hospital, where he was awarded the currently chairs the Trustees’ Academic Founder’s Award, a prestigious honor Committee and during his first term was that founder Danny Thomas bestowed a champion for the completion of JSU’s only on very special occasions. When like US Little River Canyon Center, notable informed of his reappointment, Owen as a LEED (Leadership for Energy and said, “I am very honored to serve my on facebook Environmental Design) registered struc- university and extremely proud to ture that utilizes geothermal heating and represent JSU through my reappointment stay in touch with cooling, recycled materials, added insula- to the Board of Trustees.” your fellow alumni, tion and many other innovative and sus- keep track of various tainable design elements. Owen dropped JSU alumni activities out of school in ninth grade but was and network! persuaded to come back by his junior high school principal. He became an excellent student, graduated, and went on to attend JSU where he earned a degree in English. Along with his band, “Alabama,” Owen went on to become one of country music’s biggest and brightest stars and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of www.facebook.com/ Fame in 2005. JSUAlumniAssociation www.jsu.edu/alumni

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 17 of 64 news news

board of directors of Noble Bank & Trust, the Calhoun County Home Builders Association, Knox Concert, YMCA of Calhoun County and the McClellan Development Authority. He is a past chair- man of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and serves on the executive board of the Greater Alabama Council for Boy Scouts of America. In addition, he is a member of the Anniston Rotary Club, Anniston Quarterback Club, Governors Circle-State of Alabama, St. Clair County Home Builders Association, Greater LEFT: Immediate past president of the JSU Foundation Board of Birmingham Home Builders Association, Directors, Julia Segars, passes the Alabama Concrete Industries Association * gavel to the incoming president, and the Association of General Greg Brown. (Left-Right: Dr. Bill Contractors of Alabama. Meehan, Greg Brown, Julia Segars, Dr. Jeff Ryan, is currently the Dr. Charles Lewis). department head for the Department of ABOVE LEFT: Dr. Jeff Ryan, Emergency Management at JSU and has Emergency Management served as an associate professor in the de- Department Head. partment since 2005. He is a retired Army lieutenant colonel, published author and ABOVE RIGHT: Nancy Chambers, certified instructor and research scientist Founder and Principal Consultant experienced in diagnostics development, for Lassiter & Associates. clinical trials, entomological sciences, LEFT: Phil Webb, Owner of Webb course development and technical writing. Concrete & Building Materials. He has research experience and a network of collaborations in twelve countries. foundation board adds three new members

The JSU Foundation Board, Inc. serves. We are very pleased that they have Ga., and is a member of the ARCS added three new directors in January – agreed to serve on the foundation board as Foundation Atlanta (Advancing Science in Nancy Chambers (Atlanta), Phil Webb we seek to assure a bright future for JSU.“ America), the ARCS Foundation National (Anniston) and Dr. Jeff Ryan (JSU Nancy Chambers, founder and prin- Board, and the Technology Association Faculty). Dr. Charles Lewis, executive cipal consultant for Lassiter & Associates, of Georgia. She also serves on the director of the JSU Foundation states that has more than twenty-five years of experi- Community Relations Committee of “each of these individuals brings skills and ence marketing technology and healthcare The Buckhead Club and the Board of knowledge that will be of great value to the related products and services. Before estab- Visitors for the College of Arts and foundation in our mission to support the lishing her own business, Ms. Chambers Sciences at JSU. Ms. Chambers is a 1968 university’s fundraising priorities. They are held a number of corporate sales and graduate of JSU. passionate about the impact that JSU can marketing positions with firms such as Phil Webb, a native of Heflin, Ala., is have in the lives of our students and in Information Systems of America, Arthur the owner of Webb Concrete & Building the greater community that the university Andersen, and IBM. She lives in Atlanta, Materials, Inc. He currently serves on the

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 19 of 64 sports sports

neil macdonald jacksonville state university NEW HEAD SOCCER COACH

Neil Macdonald was named the third Macdonald began his coaching College Association of America (NJCAA) Macdonald joined the staff at Missis- a mark that matched the 2009 squad’s 8-0 head coach in the history of Jacksonville career as an assistant at Iowa Central national tournament, including his final sippi State in 2003 as a volunteer assistant start for the best opening to a season in State’s soccer program earlier this year. Community College (ICCC) in 1997, season in 2002 when the squad advanced coach and was promoted to a full-time school history. Macdonald has posted a 207-137-19 record where he helped coach both the men’s through to the Final Four. assistant later in the year as he helped the Born May 16, 1972, in Banff, during his fifteen year coaching career, and women’s soccer teams. In his initial Over the same five years, he led the 2003 squad turn in a program best 0.86 Scotland, Macdonald currently holds including the last nine years as the head season, the women finished the season as women’s soccer team to the same success goals against average. That team finished his coaching license from the Scottish coach at Mississippi State University. regional champions with a 9-3-1 record as the Lady Tritons won five consecutive the year 9-8-3 and recorded the program’s Football Association. Two years ago, The Inverness, Scotland, native came and featured the nation’s leading scorer regional championships, including an first wins over nationally-ranked teams, in- Macdonald returned to his home country to the United States in 1997, where he at that level. The men’s team also won the appearance in the Elite Eight in 2002. cluding a victory over number six, Florida. and completed his Scottish FA UEFA B Stay up to date with was four-year starter for Augusta State. regional championship with an impres- During his five-year tenure at ICCC, The next season, Macdonald became license, one of the top coaching certifica- all the latest Macdonald captained the team during his sive 15-4-1 record and a No. 14 national Macdonald compiled an impressive 149- head coach of the Bulldogs and was the tions in international soccer. news and sports junior and senior seasons and was also a ranking. 34-5 coaching record. At the conclusion most-successful rookie head coach in Mis- information at recipient of a handful of team awards, as Following a 1998 campaign that saw of the 2002 campaigns, he was honored sissippi State history, taking the team to well as one conference Player of the Week both the Tritons and Lady Tritons march with NJCAA Region Coach of the Year nine victories and an SEC Tournament accolade. He played and started in every to regional and national rankings, Mac- accolades, along with being named one of berth. game he was eligible for during his illustri- donald was named head coach at ICCC three finalists for NSCAA National Coach In 2011, MSU secured its most SEC ous career at Augusta State, and he left the and over the next five seasons, he would of the Year honors. He was also lauded victories since 2004, including upsets of distinguished academic institution as the guide the men’s team to five regional with inclusion in Who’s Who two Top Twenty teams for the first time career record holder in games played and championships, four times reaching the of America’s Teachers. since 2003. The 2012 Bulldogs opened the JSUGamecockSports.com games started. Sweet Sixteen of the National Junior year with an eight-game unbeaten streak,

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 21 of 64 sports sports former gamecocks go pro

Tori Mobley signs with carolina panthers

Jacksonville State offensive lineman He saw action in forty-one games and Tori Mobley signed as a free agent with posted thirty-three starts during his four- the Carolina Panthers following the 2013 year career with the Gamecocks. Mobley National Football League draft. finished with a career record of 30-14, and Mobley, a native of Columbus, Ga., helped JSU win the school’s eighteenth started ten games on the offensive line and conference championship in 2011. He also graded better than eighty percent with five helped the Gamecocks post one of the pancake blocks after playing 697 snaps as a school’s biggest wins with a 49-48 double- senior in 2012. overtime road win at Ole Miss to open the Mobley was named to the All-Ohio 2010 season. Valley Conference second-team after Mobley will become the seventy- Alan Bonner helping lead a Gamecock rushing attack seventh player in Jacksonville State’s Drafted by the Houston Texans that averaged 191.0 yards per game to rank football history to sign with a professional follow JSU twenty-seventh nationally, and over 413 football team. yards of total offense to rank thirtieth in Jacksonville State’s Alan Bonner was ing game for the last few hours and I was Bonner appeared in forty-four games the country during the 2012 season. drafted by the Houston Texans in the just filled with joy when I saw my name on for the Gamecocks over a four year span sixth round of the 2013 National Football the screen. starting as a true freshman in 2009 and League draft. “I’m just so excited to have the earned a spot on the All-OVC Newcomer have news and weather Bonner becomes the eighth player in opportunity to continue my playing Team. He led Jax State in catches (50), Jacksonville State history to be drafted and career,” said Bonner. “I’m ready to take my receiving yards (859) and touchdowns (8) updates sent straight the first player since David Gulledge and game to a whole another level.” as a senior in 2012. JSU FOOTBALL NFL DRAFT HISTORY to your computer or Darrell Malone were taken in the 1991 The Newnan, Ga., native is Jackson- Bonner played in the inaugural PLAYER TEAM Y year rd pick cell phone. NFL draft. He was the twenty-seventh pick ville State’s all-time career leader in punt Raycom All-Star Classic and was also Alan Bonner Houston Texans 2013 6 195 of the sixth round (overall pick number return yards (972) and punt returns (87), invited to the Senior Bowl earlier this year. Darrell Malone Kansas City Chiefs 1991 6 162 195) and the second Ohio Valley Con- while ranking second on the career pass David Gulledge Washington Redskins 1991 11 299 ference player taken in this year’s draft, receiving yards (1,986) and pass receiving Eric Davis San Francisco 49ers 1990 2 53 behind UTM’s Montori Hughest (fifth touchdowns with twenty. He also set the Orlando Adams Philadelphia Eagles 1990 10 273 round/Indianapolis Colts). school single-season record with 648 kick Keith McKeller Buffalo Bills 1987 9 227 “It’s been a long journey and it’s just a return yards on twenty-five returns during Jesse Baker Houston Oilers 1979 2 50 blessing,” Bonner said after learning of his the 2010 season. David Robinson Kansas City Chiefs 1971 4 94 www.twitter.com/JSUnews draft selection. “I was just playing the wait-

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 23 of 64 sports GAMECOCK football 2013

Dr. Prudlo Reports from Vatican

by Emil Loeken

Dr. Donald Prudlo, associate professor the pope take this exceptionally unusual “It is a strange situation,” Dr. Prudlo of ancient and medieval history at Jackson- step. said. “Usually, you have a period of nine ville State University had the misfortune of “The normal thing is for the pope to days of mourning and funerals for the being sick on Monday, February 11. While remain in office until he is dead,” pope. In this case, fifteen days must elapse unable to sleep, Dr. Prudlo came across Dr. Prudlo said. “My first thought was between the vacancy and the start of the DATE OPPONENT T time the shocking news of Pope Benedict XVI’s that the resignation was health related. conclave.” resignation. Pope Benedict XVI is the fifth oldest pope Dr. Prudlo served as a historical cor- Aug. 31 at Alabama State University TBA Dr. Prudlo first thought it was a hoax. in history, nearing his eighty-sixth year. respondent helping out Vatican Radio and Sept. 7 Jacksonville University, FL 6 pm He contacted his friends at the Vatican This is an office that requires an immense Zenit. Sept. 14 University of North Alabama 3 pm (Band Day) and they confirmed that it was true. amount of energy and there is a vast Dr. Prudlo teaches both halves of Sept. 21 at Georgia State T tba Indeed, the pope had resigned at 10:30 amount of pressure on the person who Western Civilization as well as Ancient Sept. 28 Murray State 3 pm (Preview Day) a.m., Central European Time. holds office. I believe that with all the and Medieval history at JSU. He also Oct. 5 at UT Martin T tba “This was just virtually unprecedent- issues facing the church, Pope Benedict teaches Christianity and Historiography of Oct. 12 Tennessee State 3 Pm (Homecoming/Family Day) ed,” Dr. Prudlo said. “This is something XVI knew that the Catholic Church the Ancient World, Middle Ages, and the Oct. 19 OPEN that has not happened for six hundred needed someone strong at the helm to face Reformation. Oct. 26 AT Tennessee Tech TBA years.” these difficult issues. I think he wanted to His first book, The Martyred Inquisi- Nov. 2 AT Austin Peay State TBA Dr. Prudlo was soon asked by Vatican eliminate the possibility of being used as a tor: The Life and Cult of Peter of Verona, Nov. 9 Eastern Kentucky 3 pm (Southerners Reunion) Radio to do a live interview. With a couple pawn for political gain.” was released in 2008. He has written many Nov. 16 AT Eastern Illinois University TBA of facts in hand, the JSU professor Some may be surprised that popes articles and recently edited a book on the discussed four papal resignations of the can, in fact, resign. The pope is an types of mendicancy in the Middle Ages. Nov. 23 SEMO 3 Pm past. Dr. Prudlo’s commentary went viral absolute sovereign. He has full immedi- His most recent work on the development within hours, gaining exposure on major ate ordinary jurisdiction in the Catholic of papal canonization is expected to be All Times CT (schedule and times subject to change) news outlets such as the New York Times, Church, meaning that he does not actually published by the end of the year. The Atlantic, BBC, Houston Chronicle, resign. All he has to do, according to To learn more about Dr. Prudlo, JSUGamecockSports.com Boston Globe, National Geographic, Zenit (a canon law, is to freely manifest that he is visit the jsu website at Rome based news organization), CBS, and going to resign. After the pope’s resigna- www.jsu.edu/history/prudlo.html. NBC. tion, two cardinals will be in charge of the twitter.com/JSUGamecocks Dr. Prudlo believes something very church governance until the new pope is facebook.com/JacksonvilleStateUniversityFootball @CoachBillClark significant must have transpired to make elected.

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 25 of 64 LEFT: Area educators gathered in the Stadium Club level of JSU Stadium for the CORE Technology * and Learning Environment workshop. Included on the agenda was the iPads @ Work: Tools For Business Productivity, with Jack Quattlebaum, Presenter, Apple Executive Briefing Center.

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visit the core website Partnerships between a regional instructors are increasingly innovative, and The goals of CORE include: impact the classroom and prepare students The January 25, 2013 workshop, www.corepartners.org st university and local school systems are educational institutions are increasingly • To prepare students for college and for the 21 century workforce. Technology and the Learning Environ- or email [email protected] uncommon, but not at Jacksonville State supportive of system-wide change and career through increases in 21st Century The CORE professional development ment, focused on how technology impacts University. During the summer of 2012, community-wide partnership building. skills series began on November 1, 2012 with the classroom. Speakers included educa- JSU formed CORE. CORE is a partner- The mission of the center is to fuel trans- • To expand methodologies and a partnership building workshop. Over tors from local school systems such as Fort ship between Jacksonville State University formation in K-12 and higher education technologies in the classroom ninety administrators, technology direc- Payne City Schools and Roanoke City and approximately twenty K-12 school classrooms through professional develop- • To create sustainable support for tors, and superintendents attended this Schools. The speakers discussed what they systems in northeastern Alabama. Under ment, project-challenge-based learning, system-wide change management conference. During this partnership build- were doing with technology in their classes the auspices of the Center for Collabora- technology, classroom support, change As part of the CORE model, profes- ing workshop, over twenty school systems and provided the attendees with practical tive Regional Education in the Institute management and partnership building, sional development workshops are provid- were represented and discussed the vision advice for implementation. for Research and Collaboration (IRC), evaluation and research, dual enrollment, ed to assist superintendents, teachers, and of the collaborative and how the school visit the irc on facebook at www.facebook.com/Jsuinstitute the vision is to transform P-20 education and innovative teacher preparation. administrators with communication and systems and JSU can work together. forresearchcollaboration so students are increasingly engaged, an understanding of how technology can

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 27 of 64 High School in 1999. Jennifer’s nursing On December 18, 2012, Clark was career allowed her to transition from place hired as the thirteenth head football coach to place with her husband. She spent most at Jacksonville State University. He is the of her nursing career in labor and delivery. only alumnus to hold that position in the As head coach of the nationally school’s 130 years. ranked Prattville High School, Clark won And finally, twenty years after they a pair of Class 6A state championships wed, Bill and Jennifer Clark are making as his last two teams won thirty straight Calhoun County their home once again. games. He first led the Lions to the state Jennifer says that being back at Jack- playoffs in 2000, only his second season sonville is “like a dream” and Bill says it is guiding the program, where they lost by really exciting and has been fun for him two points in the opening round. Clark to talk to people he grew up with, played earned his first postseason victory a year with and went to school with. He says with later, helping the team advance to the the excitement he feels from the people he quarterfinals before falling to the eventual talks to, he also feels “a responsibility to state champion. the people in our community, former play- Prattville made its first state champi- ers, alumni and, of course, our (current) onship game appearance under Clark in players. We feel like we are playing for a 2004, with the team allowing only three lot of people and we want to make them touchdowns in four postseason contests proud.” leading up to the final, including record- Clark wants to create an atmosphere ing a pair of shutouts. He posted a 107-11 of family. “I want our players to demon- overall record during his tenure there. Fol- strate all of the characteristics of a great lowing his final season at Prattville, he was student athlete. If we train and practice named the Alabama High School with great effort we will be successful on Athletic Association Coach of the Year the field. We want to be successful as and was also selected as the Schutt South- students and people as well.” He says that east Regional Coach of the Year. obviously winning championships is fun After nine years at Prattville, Clark and always a goal, but his most rewarding ON THE joined the University of South Alabama experience in his coaching career is “the Bill Clark as an assistant head coach and defensive relationships with coaches and players COVER coordinator in 2008. In 2009, the South because they are ongoing.” Alabama defense forced twenty-five sacks Anyone in the coaching world knows and twenty-three turnovers in only seven that it is a very fickle lifestyle. “I really Returns Home games. They gave up only 5.9 points and believe coaching is a calling just like being 234 yards per game. In 2010, USA went a minister,” says Clark. He believes that by kaci ogle It was during that time that he met his 10-0 only allowing thirteen points and before going into this profession, one future wife. Jennifer was in her sophomore 254.6 yards per game. South Alabama should know that they want to commit year at JSU. John and Jada Grass who were posted the best record of any Division I to that life. Clark says with the constant ill Clark always knew he wanted to be a football coach. As a child, he would watch dating at the time set the couple up on a FCS Independent in 2011 after winning scrutiny by the media on the coaches and film with his dad and draw up plays. He loved everything about it. At the age of blind date. That was all it took and the the first seventeen games in the program’s players coupled with the high emotional forty-four, he still does. Coach Clark earned his Bachelor of Science degree in couple married in June, 1992. Jennifer history the previous two years. In 2012, swings, being a coach can be tough. physical education from JSU in 1990. He immediately went to work as an assistant earned her nursing degree shortly thereaf- Clark’s defense finished second in the Sun Being a coach’s wife is not any easier, coach at Piedmont High School. ter and the couple took off to conquer the Belt Conference in total defense as the just ask Jennifer. “I have had to learn to be coaching world. Clark continued with his Jaguars completed their first full season of thick skinned and not take it (comments) B competition in the league. personal.” But even after twenty-one years, coaching career with time at Tuscaloosa County (Ala.), Coffee County (Ga.), and it is still hard for her to hear someone in Dothan, before settling in at Prattville the stands being negative. She says it is

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 29 of 64 MARCHING SOUTHERNERS difficult because she “knows how hard Bill and learned from one of the best, his dad, back and support our team with their works and how much he truly loves not the first Coach Clark. Bill says that he presence. I hope they know how much we only the game, but also his players.” would hope that his dad is proud to say want them back.” He also hopes that our Bill and Jennifer’s children have that Coach Bill Clark is a man who loves alumni will help our athletes in the job Mark your calendars for the 2013 upcoming grown up in the football stands. Katie, the his players and the game of football. market after graduation if they have the events & reunions oldest, is eighteen and will graduate from What can Gamecock fans look opportunity. “This goes back to the family annual Southerners alumni reunion! Spanish Fort High School this month. She forward to under Clark’s leadership? atmosphere we are trying to promote,” September 28 plans to attend the University of Alabama According to Clark, the goal is to have Clark says. Friday, November 8 Fabulous 40s & Nifty 50s this fall. Jacob (Jake), who is sixteen, has an extremely disciplined, well-organized, Annual Luncheon recently transferred to Piedmont High physical and motivated team. Current and Saturday, November 9 School to finish out his sophomore year. Gamecock wide receiver, Dalton Screws, The Gamecocks home Former Peer Counselors As you would imagine growing up from Wellborn, Ala., certainly sees that opener is September 7, & GO Leaders Reunion surrounded by football, Katie is a cheer- goal becoming reality. He sees Coach at 6:00 pm JSU vs. EKU, 3:00 PM leader and Jacob plays football. Clark as “the true definition of a player’s October 11 For season ticket info. ROTC Alumni Banquet When asked to describe their parents, coach” who has gained the respect of the Registration will be available beginning October 1 Jake says his mom “is such a girl and dad team by showing them that he cares about contact the is such a coach.” Katie offered a little more them not only as players, but as people. JSU Athletic Department Class of 1963 “Golden detail and describes Jennifer as “support- “Everything we do in the weight room, at 256-782-8499 Have you heard about this year’s show? Gamecock Reunion” ive and dedicated” and someone who gets the classroom and on the field is coming or visit the website into football games more than almost together and will affect how we play this Check it out! 60s Group Annual BBQ anyone she’s ever seen, even the coaches! fall.” She describes her dad as “kind and a hard Clark and his staff are excited about Criminal Justice Alumni worker who never gives up on anything or their first season. To assist with the team’s Reception anyone.” success, he wants to make sure that the For more information Those who know the Clark family program has involvement from former www.JSUGamecockSports.com visit www.jsu.edu/alumni know that Bill comes by football naturally players. “We need former players to come www.marchingsoutherners.org

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 31 of 64 with alumni with alumni with alumni JSU Alumni everywhere are gathering and having fun. pictured are scenes from just a few alumni events held over the past few months.

LEFT: Photo of Ruby Sumners * today and in the early 1930s. RUBY SUMNERS 1936 Jacksonville State Teachers College Graduate

chattanooga area dinner ATLANTA AREA AFTER-HOURS birmingham state of At the age of 102, Jacksonville State campus librarian and she employed Ruby university dinner Teachers College (JSTC) graduate, while she was taking classes to help with Ms. Ruby Corrine Sumners, is still going expenses. During the time Ruby had to strong. return home to work, Dean Wood advised Ms. Sumners grew up in Clay and her which classes she should take through Talladega counties living most of her child- the correspondence courses to ensure hood in Sylacauga, Ala. After graduating they would transfer back to JSTC and she from high school in 1929, she borrowed would be able to complete her degree as $50 from Avondale Mills, packed up a suit- planned. case, got a ride to Jacksonville and began As one would imagine, Ruby has seen Stay up to her higher education. At the completion many changes to the world during her life- of two years, her sister, Mary, also time. Those she finds most impactful were enrolled at JSU. The family didn’t have the installation of electricity and telephone the financial resources to support both of service in homes and the development of Catch up on all the latest alumni news and events at the girls at school so Ruby returned home airline travel. It wasn’t until the late 1950s BLOUNT COUNTY DINNER calhoun county shrimp boil nashville alumni dinner www.jsu.edu/alumni and back to work at the mills. But she that she took her first airplane ride. stayed on track with her studies by taking While the world has changed and Don’t miss out on important correspondence courses from the Univer- things seem to work at a much faster information. We need your sity of Alabama while at home. speed, Ruby believes that the simple things e-mail address. Please e-mail In 1935, she was able to return to Jack- in life should be appreciated. Her advice us at [email protected]. sonville and room with her sister to com- for today’s students is simple: plete her teaching certificate. Together, the Don’t spend money you don’t have. sisters graduated in the summer of 1936. Apply the Golden Rule to all people. Use Mary began teaching in Madison County, the power of positive thinking to find the Ala. and Ruby returned to the mill before bright side in each situation. Learn from landing a government civil service job that your mistakes. Trust in the Lord for he has provided her with a stable career. the master plan. Simple never goes out of Ms. Sumners favorite memories of her style. Sumners currently resides in marshall county ETOWAH COUNTY ALUMNI DINNER huntsville area time on campus involve Dean and Mrs. Cullman, Ala. alumni dinner ALUMNI DINNER Claude Wood. Mrs. Wood served as the

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 33 of 64 with alumni JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Gussing, Austria EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Former Mayor Learned “The Getting You Ready American Way of Life” at jsu for the Challenges Ahead. Online or on Campus.

Peter Vadasz was born and raised near After returning home he made a After a teaching career and nineteen Gussing, Austria. In 1963, the American career in education before entering the years in political office, he decided to Embassy in Vienna offered him a scholar- political arena in 1992 when he was elect- retire in 2011. He and his wife Monica, ship to the International House Program ed mayor of Gussing. During his tenure as have three children and four at JSU. He enrolled for the two year mayor, Gussing, a town of 4,000, became grandchildren. program, came to Jacksonville, learned an international role model for renewable the English language and as he says, “the energy. He has traveled across the world American way of life.” educating others about what his town has been able to accomplish.

bachelor of science in emergency management

master of science in emergency management

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*Cody Weston Brown ’11 and Lauren Ashley Turner, Lt. Col. (Ret.) William Clinton “Bill” Smith, Pelham, 1950-1959 Wynsol R. Collier ’53, Piedmont, Ala., December 1, December 22, 2012, Oxford, Ala. Mr. Brown is Ala., January 12, 2013. He had been a lieutenant 2012. Mr. Collier served in the U.S. Army and was employed by the Oxford City School System. Mrs. and paramedic with the Pelham Fire Department. Paul Ransel Adams ’50, Rockford, Ala., September retired from the Alabama Army National Guard with ALUM Brown is attending nursing school at JSU and is He had also served in the Army as a combat engineer 11, 2012. Mr. Adams was a Marine during World the rank of major. He had served as commander notes employed in the JSU Admissions Office. officer serving in Central and South America and War II and served with the Army during the Korean of the 151st Engineering Battalion in Piedmont two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, War. He played football for JSU from 1945 to 1950 for many years. Mr. Collier was the owner of W. R. Christopher Cannon ’11 and Lindsey Brooks, *Jeff Christopher ’06 and his wife, Morgan ’10 where he received the coveted Combat Action Badge and was elected into the JSU Athletic Hall of Fame. Collier General Contracting Company. He had been November 10, 2012, Alexandria, Ala. Mr. Cannon BIRTHS announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Jane, --- among his numerous military citations and awards He coached high school and professional football in commissioned through the JSU ROTC program. *pictured below is employed at Agility Fuel Systems, Anniston, Ala. January 18, 2013. She weighed six pounds, fourteen throughout his career. After retiring in 2010, he con- Alabama and Florida for more than thirty years. He Mrs. Cannon will graduate JSU Spring 2013. She is ounces and was eighteen inches long. Mr. Christo- tinued to serve in a civilian capacity at the US Army was elected into the National High School Sports Ruth Pirkle Groover ’54, Trussville, Ala., January 4, 2000-2013 interning as a graphic designer at The Supply Room, pher worked with the football team during his time Sustainment Command. He was also a scoutmaster Hall of Fame as a coach. 2013, following a brief illness. Her career in educa- Oxford, Ala. at JSU while pursuing his BS in business. He is now in Pelham. tion was spent as a home economics teacher and she *Lee A. Hinkson ’00/’02 and his wife, Kelly Elizabeth a partner at Christopher Oil Company. Morgan Ceylon Munroe Hale ’50/’66, Anniston, Ala., Febru- retired from Cleburne County High School after Nye Hinkson ’03/’04/’05, announce the birth of Monica Rosemary Upton ’11 and Thomas David earned her BFA and is now the graphic designer in Virginia Sutley Wells, Weaver, Ala., at the age of 91. ary 3, 2013. Mrs. Hale was retired from the Calhoun receiving numerous awards for her work. their third daughter, Kierslee, on February 23, 2012. Balaban ’12, December 1, 2012, Bessemer, Ala. Mrs. the Marketing Services Office at JSU. They reside in County School System. Mr. Hinkson played baseball for JSU. He is employed Balaban was a member of Alpha Xi Delta. Mr. Bala- Weaver, Ala. Bobby Ray Whatley, Jr., Oxford, Ala., February 28, Don Baldwin ’55, Boynton Beach, Fla., November 4, by the Paulding County (Ga.) Board of Education. ban was a member of the Southerners. 2013. He had worked at the Anniston Army Depot. Martha Sue Boyd Howell ’50, Tuscaloosa, Ala., Sep- 2011. He taught physical education but his passion Mrs. Hinkson is a record-holding former member of Mr. Whatley had been a member of the Southerners. tember 12, 2012. Mrs. Howell taught for twenty-two was coaching football. He was the end coach at the JSU women’s basketball team. She is a teacher/ years in Odenville, Decatur, and Banks High Schools Seacrest High School, which became Atlantic High coach for the Paulding County (Ga.) Board of Educa- WEDDINGS OBITUARIES 1940-1949 and Jefferson State Community College. Her last School, for thirty years and he had a very positive tion and currently serves as an at-large member of the *pictured below (Unless otherwise noted, the following information twenty years were spent at Tuscaloosa High School impact on every student he coached. Mr. Baldwin JSU Alumni Association Board of Governors. They was taken from newspaper obituary notices) Dr. Clay Vester Brittain ’43, Williamsburg, Va., before retiring in 1986. She received many awards played football at JSU. have two other daughters, Kalee and Kenzie, at home 2000-2013 January 24, 2013. He served in the Navy until 1946, throughout her career, including accolades for Math enjoying spending time with their new little sister in attended only or date of completed his education and then taught psychology Team leadership at Central High and the Presidential Geneva D. Carter ’55, Cedar Bluff, Ala., December Dallas, Ga. Capt. Michael Allen Miller ’07 and Sara Elizabeth graduation UNKNOWN and education courses at JSU and at Emory Univer- Award for Alabama Mathematics Teacher of the Year 6, 2010. The alumni office was notified recently by a Smathers, April 27, 2012, at Langley Air Force Base, sity, Atlanta, Ga. He was the author or co-author of in 1986. family member that she had passed away in 2010. Billy Glenn Collier, Marietta, Ga., November 18, *Justin Davis ’05 and his wife Anna Lessley Davis Va. Capt. Miller is employed as a logistics officer numerous articles published in professional journals. 2012. He was a retired engineer with Georgia Public proudly welcomed Ava-Marie on May 24, 2012. She by the U.S. Army. Mrs. Miller is an auditor for the After leaving teaching, he worked for several govern- Ann Dawkins Lorren ’51, Huntsville, Ala., May 28, Katherine E. Thomas, ’55, Anniston, Ala., November Service. He was also a World War II veteran. weighed six pounds, four ounces and was eighteen U.S. Army. They currently reside in Kaiserslautern, ment offices and bureaus and from 1975 until his 2012. The alumni office was notified during the 16, 2012. inches long. Mr. Davis was a member of SGA, the Germany. Capt. Miller was commissioned through retirement in 1995, he worked for the Individual recent phonathon that Mrs. Lorren had passed away. Hugo Parkman, Palmetto, Ga., November 20, 2012. Marching Southerners, and Sigma Pi Fraternity at the JSU ROTC program and was a member of Sigma Training Support Directorate, Army Training Sup- She was married to Robert Bradford Lorren ’50. Bill Haas ’56, Huntsville, Ala., November 15, 2012. A Navy Seabee, he served in the Solomon Islands JSU. He is employed by BancorpSouth in Gunters- port Center, Fort Eustis, Va. He had been a coach and farmer all of his adult life. Phi Epsilon. in the South Pacific and also as a communications ville, Ala. The family resides in Boaz, Ala. Rachel Hughes ’51, Fyffe, Ala., The post office noti- Mr. Haas played basketball for JSU. officer aboard the submarine, the USS Finback, Juanita Julia Stinson Longshore ’48, Ocoee, Fla., fied the alumni office that Ms. Hughes is deceased. Derrick Wilson ’07 and Tonya Phares ’08, June 24, whose crew’s job was to rescue American pilots shot Josh Nix ’06/’09 and his wife, Ashley Hellums April 2012. She had been a member of the Baptist Bobby W. Kennedy ’58, Arab., Ala., December, 2012. 2012, Gadsden, Ala. Mrs. Wilson is currently an down by the Japanese. One of these Navy pilots that Nix ’08, welcomed their daughter Lucille Betty on Campus Ministry during her college years. The Betty Brooks Levie ’51/’78, Ashland, Ala. She was He had been commissioned through the JSU ROTC MFA student in visual communication and design at he rescued was George H.W. Bush, who later became November 16, 2012 in Rome, Ga. They reside in alumni office was notified during the phonathon retired from the Clay County Board of Education Program. The alumni office was notified during the JSU. They reside in Jacksonville, Ala. vice-president and then president of the United Ooltewah, Tenn. that Mrs. Longshore had passed away. as a teacher. Mrs. Levie is the mother of former phonathon that he had passed away. States. One of his greatest pleasures was the relation- Southerners member Jeannie Levie Walters ’75, Jack- *Rebecca Lynne Kelly ’08 and Randy Adam Naves ship he developed with the future president and the Breanna Kaye Shipman Cox ’07 and her husband Dixie Finley Roberts ’49, Oxford, Ala., December sonville, Ala., who is married to longtime JSU Direc- Fred Dewitt Arrington ’59, Huntsville, Ala., January ’12, August 11, 2012, Peachtree City, Ga. Mrs. Naves memories they shared in later years of that time they Justin welcomed the birth of their daughter, Hadley 1, 2012, following a brief illness. She was a retired tor of Marching Bands, Dr. David L. Walters ’76. 3, 2013. He had been a contract price analyst with was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and is employed spent on the small sub in the Pacific Ocean. After Kate, December 18, 2012. Mrs. Cox is employed science teacher with the Oxford City School System. NASA. by Belk as the human resources assistant. Mr. Naves leaving the Navy, Mr. Parkman went into business by the Calhoun County Board of Education. They After retiring from teaching, she enjoyed volunteer Bernice Wilson Burson ’52, Roanoke, Ala., Novem- was a member of Kappa Sigma and is employed by developing real estate. He later served as a foreign reside in Lincoln, Ala. work and was a founding member of the Oxford ber, 2012. Kenneth Dooley ’59, Broken Arrow, Okla. The Madison County. He is a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. missionary with his wife in the Philippines as busi- Meals on Wheels program. Mrs. Roberts was a alumni office was notified by the post office that Marines and has served for eight years. ness manager of the Philippine Baptist Mission for member of the Baptist Campus Ministry during her Johnnie Quillen Bell ’53, Fyffe, Ala., July 27, 2012. Mr. Dooley is deceased. twenty-five years. The alumni office was notified by college years. Tabatha Nicole Rankin ’08 and Jarrod Ervin Ashley, Mr. Parkman’s wife that he had passed away. December 29, 2012, Gallant, Ala. Ben M. Perkins ’59, Bowdon, Ga., October 24, 2012. Mr. Perkins served in the Navy and saw action in the Korean War. He had been a high school coach in Altoona and Sardis, Ala. and Bowdon, Ga. Mr. Perkins was named Alabama and Georgia Coach of the Year. The alumni office was notified by his wife that he had passed away.

1960-1969

Theron Dupree Boland ’60, Bremen, Ala., June 25, 2010. The alumni office was recently notified through the phonathon that Mr. Boland had passed away in 2010.

Kierslee Hinkson (left), Ava-Marie Davis (middle), Emma Jane Christopher (right) Rebecca Lynne Kelly and Randy Adam Naves (left), Cody Weston Brown and Lauren Ashley Turner (middle)

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William Henry “Bill” Veazey ’62/’76, Anniston, Ala., Robert “Bob” Norton Keathley ’71, St. Augustine, Hershell L. Evans ’75, Anniston, Ala., January 17, Donna Clark Barefield ’81, Arley, Ala., December Max Joe Carpenter, Jr. ’86, Hokes Bluff, Ala., March 1960-1969 November, 2012. Mr. Veazey was retired from the Fla., June, 2012. Mr. Keathley was a U.S. Army 2013. Mr. Evans spent all thirty-three years of his 2, 2012, from gastric cancer. She worked for twelve 16, 2012. He had worked as a teacher and then was Alabama Department of Public Health as a field rep- veteran. He had been employed by Merrill Lynch career in education in the Calhoun County School years at Parisian, where she was named Buyer of the employed by the Alabama Employment Service and Bobby M. Junkins ’69/’72, Gadsden, Ala., was resentative. He enjoyed being known as the “Singing Pierce Fenner & Smith, receiving his New York Stock System. He taught, and was later the assistant princi- Year for three consecutive years. She also worked the state Department of Human Resources. sworn in as probate judge of Etowah County for his Santa” and loved entertaining in that character. Mr. Exchange license in 1977. In 1980, he was hired by pal, at Wellborn High School, principal at Pleasant for 1928 Jewelry, where she served as regional vice- fifth consecutive term on November 3, 2012. Judge Veazey was a member of the Southerners and Baptist VAW of America as National Sales Manager and, Valley High School and principal at the Alternative president for two years and at Tommy Hilfiger where 1990-1999 Junkins celebrated a thirty-year anniversary in elected Campus Ministry during his college years. in 1999, he became a vice president of the German- School. He was married to June Hunt Evans ’70/’73. she launched the company’s jewelry line. In 2003, offices in the Alabama legislature and as Etowah Co. owned corporation. He was a charter member of she started her own sales brokerage company where Ira Joe Patterson ’92, Gadsden, Ala., September 30, probate judge. Burl Byron Kell ’63, Ringgold, Ga., November 19, Alpha Tau Omega, established in 1968, and met his Eva Ruth Jackson ’75, Talladega, Ala., ,January 7, she catapulted the Erica Lyons Jewelry Company into 2012. The alumni office was notified by family 2012. Mr. Kell played football for JSU. wife, the former Donna Rhinehart (Rome, Ga.) while 2013. one of the top five fashion jewelry lines in the na- members that Mr. Patterson had passed away. 1970-1979 a student at JSU. Both Mr. and Mrs. Keathley retired tion. Mrs. Barefield was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Alta Grover Cornutt ’63, Rainbow City, Ala., Janu- from VAW in 2005. The alumni office was sent this Col. William F. Rickett, Jr. ’75, Jacksonville, Ala., where she had served as president. She was married Sharma Dutton Price ’92, Boaz, Ala., November 3, *Gary Lynn Bryant ’74, Fort Myers, Fla., was recently ary 25, 2013. He enjoyed volunteering at the local information by Mrs. Keathley. January 11, 2013. Col. Rickett served his country for to Jon Allen Barefield ’83. 2012. She had been a regional manager for Astellas. named president and CEO of Disabled Veterans Boys’ Club and assisted in coaching many children. thirty-three years in the U.S. Army during the Korean While at JSU, Mrs. Price was a four-year student Insurance Careers, dedicated to helping disabled H. Reed Moore III ’71, Talladega, Ala., November 9, War and Vietnam and received numerous awards Ronald Len Young ’81, Oxford, Ala., January 26, assistant in the Office of Admissions and Records. U.S. veterans by providing new opportunities for James G. Nabors ’63, Talladega, Ala., September 2012. He was a community banker at First Na- and commendations. He was a past president of the 2013. Mr. Young had played football and baseball She was a member of Phi Mu. training and employment in the insurance industry. 29, 2012. The alumni office was notified by a family tional Bank and was past president of the Talladega Jacksonville Exchange Club and was a retired JSU for JSU. He has twenty years of active military duty, serving member during the annual phonathon that Mr. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Moore also served as a professor of military science. Phillip Jeffery Cobb ’95, Anniston, Ala., November as an Army aviator and on Gen. Schwarzkopf’s staff Nabors had passed away. He had been employed by director at Citizens Hospital and was active in many Patti Dianne Aaron Howard ’82, Albertville, Ala., 16, 2012. He was an officer for the State Parole and in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He Kimberly-Clark. civic organizations. Neal Autry Ballard ’76, Anniston, Ala., January 21, April 27, 2011. She had been a teacher with the Probation Office for ten years and an officer for the was appointed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush to serve 2013. Mr. Ballard was retired from Tyson Foods and Albertville City Board of Education. city of Anniston for nine years. on the Florida Commission for the Transportation Gary Grimes Leach ’64, Montgomery, Ala., May 12, William Carl Day, Sr. ’72, Ellijay, Ga., February 8, was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was an active volunteer Disadvantaged and was elected to the statewide office 2012. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was involved in hotel 2013. An Army veteran, he had been employed by with Habitat for Humanity and the JSU Gamecock Michael Carlson ’83, Toccoa, Ga., July 31, 2012. Camille Nakia Middleton ’97, Gretna, La. The of president, Florida Association of Community and motel management at Callaway Gardens, Ga., Telaid Communications as a project engineer in the Club. Mr. Ballard was married to Sarah Coker Mr. Carlson was an Army veteran. alumni office was notified by a family member Transportation Systems. Mr. Bryant was commis- and Panama City Beach, Fla. He became Alabama telecommunications field. Ballard ’69/’75/’82. during the annual phonathon that Ms. Middleton sioned through the JSU ROTC program. State Parks Director in 1987 and retired in 1998. Kelly Jean Reed ’83, Roswell, Ga., ,January 8, 2013, had passed away in 2008. She had been a member Carl Maxey Phillips ’73/’75, Cookeville, Tenn., Gordon E. “G” Driver ’76, West Palm Beach, Fla., after an extended battle with cancer. She worked of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Dr. Robert Edward Blackwelder ’75/’76, Piedmont, Sara Rivers Aderholdt ’65, Jacksonville, Ala., December 15, 2012. The alumni office was notified February 13, 2013. He had worked for many years for several years at Scottish Rite and Eggleston Ala., spent his life researching, interviewing and November 11, 2012. She taught English at White during the phonathon that Mr. Phillips had passed in estate management, including seventeen years in Hospitals. For the past sixteen years, she was a nurse 2000-2013 compiling information on serial killers such as Plains High School and was a retired instructor in away. Washington, D.C. as butler/house manager for the practitioner at Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Charles Manson and Ted Bundy. Now a retired the JSU English Department. late Senator Edward Kennedy. He retired in 2009. P.A. (PAMPA). In her earlier nursing career, she was Frederic Lajohn “Coach T” Taylor ’03, Piedmont, professor, he didn’t want his fifty years of research Roger H. Prestridge ’73, Alabaster, Ala., April 12, a volunteer at Camp Sunshine. She served on the Ala., October 28, 2012. He had served on the coach- to go to waste, so he has donated his collection to Jerry Neal Guest ’65, Smyrna, Ga., December 12, 2012. He had been employed as an accountant and Joseph Carlin Woolf ’76, El Paso, Tex., October 5, national Board of Directors for Nurse Practitioner ing staff at Piedmont High School and Cherokee JSU for use as a valuable resource for increasing 2009. The alumni office was notified during the then an officer with the Stonewall Insurance Co. 2012. The alumni office was notified by a family Certification. Ms. Reed was a member of Phi Mu. County High School. Mr. Taylor played football for knowledge on the subject for current and future stu- recent phonathon that Mr. Guest had passed away (now Infinity Insurance Co.) member during the annual phonathon that Mr. JSU. dents in several academic disciplines. Dr. Blackwelder in 2009. Woolf had passed away. Frank Perry Dobson ’84, Sylacauga, Ala., March 25, and his wife Shirley have also established a scholar- Trannie Wayne Sanderson ’73, Stanwood, Wash., 2012. He retired from Avondale Mills after forty years Jonathan Michael Brothers ’07, Boaz, Ala., April 20, ship at JSU for a student majoring in social work. Joan Elizabeth Goff Carlisle ’68, Lewisville, Tex., July 27, 2012, after a battle with cancer. A retired Connie Carrell Benson ’77, Bryant, Ala., January of service. 2012. January 20, 2013. She had worked as a social worker colonel, he had served in the Army Chemical Corps 10, 2011. The alumni office was notified during the 1980-1989 for the Alabama Department of Pensions and for twenty-six years and held a variety of command recent phonathon that Mrs. Benson had passed away Kris Eric Gordon ’84, Des Moines, Ia., January 21, Security and an intake counselor at C.A.R.P. in and staff positions in the U.S., Vietnam and Ger- in 2011. 2013. The alumni office was notified during the ALUMNOTES Brenda Lindley Anderson ’81, Huntsville, Ala., has West Palm Beach, Fla. many. After his retirement, he worked for EG&G phonathon that Mr. Gordon had passed away. *pictured below transferred to a new position at NASA’s Marshall and Battelle. Fornie William Hinds, Jr. ’78/’00, Weaver, Ala., Space Flight Center. She’s is now working on the James William Rhodes ’69, Shorter, Ala., December December 4, 2012. Mr. Hinds had worked for the Douglas Louis Blackburn, Jr. ’85, Grant, Ala. The attended only or date of Safety Assessment Team (SAT) as the system safety 25, 2005. The alumni office was recently sent a copy Joseph Richard Snow ’73, Birmingham, Ala. The State of Alabama. alumni office was notified by the post office that graduation UNKNOWN representative. The SAT serves as the independent of Mr. Rhodes’ obituary notice from 2005. He had alumni office was notified by the post office that Mr. Blackburn is deceased. assessor of internal products at Marshall. She has also played football at JSU. Mr. Snow is deceased. He had been a member of Zola Nicola Daniel ’79, Roanoke, Ala., July 23, 2012. Eric Davis, who played football for JSU between 1986 won the Individual Time Off Award for outstanding Delta Chi. and 1989, was one of eight individuals inducted into efforts in the development and delivery of the Space 1970-1979 Merri Etta Moore ’79, Anniston, Ala., December 3, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2013. An Launch System (SLS), System Safety Analysis Report Wilena Williams Little ’74, Albertville, Ala., May 7, 2012. Anniston native, he was drafted by the San Francisco in support of the SLS System Requirements Review/ Lovella Hitt ’70, Boaz, Ala. The alumni office was 2012. 49ers in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft and System and the Group Achievement Award to SMA notified by the post office that Ms. Hitt is deceased. 1980-1989 played thirteen seasons in the NFL with the 49ers, SLS SRR/SDR Review Team for outstanding support Thomas Gerald Richardson ’74, Gadsden, Ala., Janu- Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and Detroit to the Safety and Mission Assurance Review Team James D. Savage ’70, Huntsville, Ala., February 19, ary 8, 2013. He was retired from the accounting field. Jacqueline L. Marcus ’80, Henrico Va. The alumni Lions. He was named to two consecutive Pro Bowls for the Space Launch System Systems Requirement 2012. The alumni office was notified by Mr. Savage’s office was notified by the post office that Ms. Marcus (1995 and 1996). He is one of just two players in Review and Systems Development Review. brother, Johnny, that he had passed away. Jean Boozer Rogers ’74/’76/’83, Jacksonville, Ala., is deceased. NFL history to have five or more interceptions in December 20, 2012. She taught in the Calhoun five consecutive seasons and is the NFL leader in Lynn Johnson Greene ’87 is now a physician, having Barbara Joan Norton Sharpton ’70, Gadsden, Ala., County School System for many years, with her last Marlon Brando Slaughter ’80, Birmingham, Ala., consecutive playoff games with at least one intercep- earned her degree from the University of Alabama March 5, 2012. She taught school for many years in teaching assignment before retirement at Alexandria December 26, 2012. He had been a member of the tion (5). He was a member of the 49ers Super Bowl (Birmingham) School of Medicine. She was a mem- Etowah County. Elementary School. She was an accomplished pianist Baptist Campus Ministry while in college. XXIX Championship Team in 1994 and was selected ber of Alpha Xi Delta. and violinist. She was the widow of Ralph William for the JSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999. Mr. Davis Rogers, Jr. ’73, who had been commissioned through recently completed his second season on the 49ers the JSU ROTC program. Radio Network and co-hosts “NFL AM” each week- day morning on the NFL network.

Gary Lynn Bryant

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1995-1999 Charlene Bass Rose ’10, Phenix City, Ala., has been named Teacher of the Year at Lakewood Primary Dr. Banyon Allison ’95/’96/’02, Oxford, Ala., was School, Phenix City. She is married to Allen Jamar recently selected for the Commissioned Ruling Elder Rose ’09 who played baseball for JSU. Program of the Presbyterian Church (USA). He will be taking online classes offered through Dubuque Michael Finn ’11, Jacksonville, Ala., has been quite Theological Seminary. Dr. Allison is currently an busy since leaving JSU! After graduation, he accepted assistant principal at Alexandria High School where an internship with Sen. Jeff Sessions with the Senate alumni association he serves as the AEA building representative. He Committee on the Budget in Washington. The is also employed as an adjunct history instructor at internship was supposed to be for four months, but Gadsden State Community College. He and his wife was extended through the summer. While there, life members Christina have a two-year-old daughter, Karma. Dr. he was accepted to the Johns Hopkins University Allison played football for JSU. Advanced Academics Program. After eight months, he decided to return to Jacksonville to work in his 2000-2013 field to gain experience, but continues his education at Johns Hopkins online. He currently is working for Paul Michael Brown ’72 Gregory Mikell ’05/’09, New York City, NY, a Merrill Lynch in Anniston and is also the administra- professional actor in New York City has formed his tive assistant at Word Alive International Outreach. Noel W. Fendlason ’89/’95 own entertainment production company, Acclaim While at JSU, he was assistant director of the Miss Theatricals. His first film on racial profiling is in JSU Pageant for four years and continues to work Aurelia Lavette Gooden ’07/’09/’12 production. Mr. Mikell has worked with such top within the Miss Alabama Organization judging pag- stars as Kristin Wiig, Sam Rockwell, Helen Hunt and eants, helping with pageant production and auditing David M. Bowles ’80 Brian Dennehy and has done voiceover work for ABC pageant scoring. After eighty percent of his online Did you leave your name in 20/20 and National Geographic. classes are complete, he must return to the D.C. Anita L. Sparks ’72 campus to complete his studies. Erin Chupp Sintos ’05/’09, Atlanta, Ga., and her Bourtney Coleman ’04 husband Bryan ’09, have started Tin Can Photog- Billy Jack Bonner III ’12, Toxey, Ala., has been ... raphy. She also works at Miss Mamie’s Bakery in selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric stone at your Marietta on a part time basis and, in that position, Administration Corps for an appointment in the Thank You for she ended up competing on the hit Food Network Corps. He left in January 2013 for the U.S. Coast TV show Cupcake Wars – and won! Guard Academy in New London, Conn., for training Your Support! through May. When completed, he will be an NOAA alma mater? Krystle Nicole Lange ’07, Colby, Wis., has graduated Corps officer. from the Des Moines University School of Osteo- Make sure you left your mark at pathic Medicine. *Preston Crider ’12, Birmingham, Ala., has been commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army JSU for future generations to see! Ryan Alan Youngblood ’07, Cedar Bluff, Ala., has Reserve. He has worked at Shelby Baptist Medical graduated from the Des Moines University School Center and works full time at Trinity Medical Center Purchase a brick to be placed at of Osteopathic Medicine and is working in the field as an operating room nurse. the JSU Alumni house for only $50. www.jsu.edu/alumni/alumniservices.html of health care administration. Proceeds from this brick program will be used to fund Andrew Russell Christie ’08, Knoxville, Tenn., scholarships for deserving students at JSU. Thank you for your support! graduated from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk Join today at College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, Tenn. Alumni Brick Order Form $50 per brick www.jsu.edu/ Please complete the following information and return to: Ashley Elizabeth West ’08, Winston-Salem, N. Car., giving JSU Alumni Relations Office, 700 Pelham Road North Method of Payment (please check one) has graduated from Campbell University in Dunn, Jacksonville, AL 36265 North Carolina, with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Check (make your check payable to: Purchaser’s Name (please print) ______JSU Foundation) Address______VISA Mastercard American Express City______State______Zip______HOW TO SUBMIT Phone (Home)______(Work)______Account # ______Exp. 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GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 41 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future The Honor Roll of Contributors recog- Mr. Lee and Mrs. Rebecca* Herring stocks, real estate and planned giving. Mrs. Golden G. Burke AOD Federal Credit Union Mr. Anthony Blevins Judge Arthur C. Murray Dr. Doug and Mrs. Mary Jane Peters nizes donors investing in JSU’s future Mr. Gary* and Mrs. Sandra Holaway Earnings from the Athletic Scholarship Calhoun County Insurance Center Ms. Christie Atkerson Ms. Melinda Blount Mr. Porter and Mrs. Shelley Nelms Mr. Clarence R. Prater through gifts to the Jacksonville State Mr. Jack Hopper* Endowment provide support for the Inc. Bank of America Foundation BNSF Railway Company Noble Bank & Trust, NA Mr. Jay and Mrs. Cynthia Prater University Foundation from January Ms. Leigh Humphreys overall athletics department. Our con- Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Mr. Albert and Mrs. Patricia Barber Ms. Cindy G. Boudreaux Ms. Jana T. Norton Mr. Ted and Mrs. April Propes 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Mr. and Mrs. Julian W. Jenkins tributors are playing a significant role Mr. Alan B. Cheney, Jr. Bojangles’ Restaurants, Inc. Mr. Billy Boulden Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Kaci Ogle Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Purcell Dr. Loaz and Mrs. Maybeth Johnson* in reducing the financial burden on Council for Leaders in Alabama Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Lee Callaway Mr. David and Mrs. Abigail Bowles Ms. Bonnie R. Parker Regions Bank Heritage Society Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Kennamer the university for our athletic program. Schools Mr. John Coleman, III Drs. Joseph and Syble Brindley Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Diana Parker Dr. Gene Rhodes The Heritage Society recognizes those Ms. Katherine Killebrew* We appreciate very much the following Mr. James L Coxwell, Sr. Mr. Pat Courington, Jr. Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Parker Hannifin Foundation Ms. Martha Richey individuals who have made planned Ms. Dorthy Kimbrell* people who have made current or Crosscreek Television Productions, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crowe Mr. Barry Penny and Ms. Kay Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Parris Mr. James and Mrs. Debra Rigsby gifts (bequests, trusts agreements, Dr. Theresa Kisor planned gifts of at least $50,000 in Inc. Mr. Jeffrey Davis Mr. Bill and Mrs. Betty Bussey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Patterson Mr. Mack Roberts annuities, life insurance, etc.) to leave Mr. Gary O. Lewis support of JSU’s Athletic Scholarship Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Dedrick, Sr. Judge Horace D. Buttram, Jr. Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg & Moore PC Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rogers an enduring legacy of support to Mr. Roy E. MacNeill, Jr. Endowment. Mr. David F. Dean Farmers & Merchants Bank of Calhoun County Bar Association Jacksonville State University through Mr. Sol J. Mandel Dean Electric Company, Inc. Piedmont Ms. Doreen A. Campbell their estate plans and have notified Mr. Donald B. Martin Mr. Earl Abbott* (In Memoriam) Delta Chi Fraternity Farmers & Merchants Bank of Mr. Clint Carlson the JSU Foundation of these provi- Mr. Pete Mathews* The Music Group Alabama Family Savings Federal Credit Union Jacksonville Mr. and Mrs. Jack P. Causey sions. We are pleased to recognize the Ms. Eloise Y. McClendon* Anonymous Fort McClellan Credit Union First Educators Credit Union Mr. Richard and Mrs. Nancy 2013 Foundation Board of Directors following people for their support. Mr. Clyde McSpadden Farmers & Merchants Bank Mr. Harold E. and Mrs. Laura B. Mr. Taylor V. Gilbert Chambers *Please note that former Legacy Society Mr. James L. Coxwell Dr. Martha Merrill Greer, Jr. Dr. Cynthia and Mr. Randy Harper Cheaha Bank Mr. Charles Leesburg members are now included in the Mr. Frank and Mrs. Jimmie Nell Miller Mr. James* and Mrs. Miriam Haywood Ms. Edith Street Hallman Mr. and Mrs. Don Hedden Classic Catering Inc. Officers: Heritage Society. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Peacock* Mr. Jack* and Mrs. Janice* Hopper Mr. Tony and Mrs. Gloria Ingram Mr. Lee Herring Mr. Thomas Coleman Mr. Greg Brown Birmingham, Alabama Mr. Ted Propes Mr. Julian and Mrs. Anita Jenkins Jacksonville Bookstore, Inc. Ms. Sandra Rice Holaway Mr. W. E. “Duck” and Mrs. Jo Jo Mr. John Mann Mr. Rudy Abbott (in memory of his JSU Alumni Association President Ms. Allison B. Rains* Jason Junkins, MD LLC Mr. Kenneth A. and Mrs. Jenny Connell, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia brother Earl Abbott) Mr. Robert E. Ringer Mr. Bob and Mrs. Lou Kennamer Jim Coxwell GMC, Inc. Howell Mr. and Mrs. Danny Craven Oxford, Alabama Mr. L.W. Allison* Mr. Harold L. Shamblin* Mr. Pete Mathews* Ms. Sally C. Johnson James E. Etheredge Family Trust Crews Control, Inc. Mr. Roger Whitaker Mr. Don Martin Mr. Edward and Mrs. Shirley Mr. Sidney Shorts* Mr. Bill and Mrs. Sandra Stone The Estate of Alfred Jones Mr. Jack and Mrs. Betty Lawler Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Cunningham Atlanta, Georgia Blackwelder Ms. Mattie Snow* Mr. Ernest* and Mrs. Kitty Stone* JSU College of Commerce & Business Mr. Gary Lewis Dani V. Bone, P.C. Vice President Ms. Penny N. Bolen Ms. Sara B. Staples* Mr. Jim* and Mrs. Brenda Thornton Administration Mr. Drew and Mrs. Joy Linn Dr. Joe and Mrs. Melanie Delap Madison, Alabama Mr. Jay Prater Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Ethel Boozer Ms. Kitty Stone* Dr. James M. Williams JSU President’s Office M. D. G., Inc. Donald B. Martin Properties Mr. Floyd Kirby Auburn, Alabama Mr. Golden E. Burke* Mr. and Mrs. James Storey (*deceased) Mr. Steve and Mrs. Kelly Kendrick Dr. Tony McCutchen Mr. and Mrs. Mike Douglas Mr. James L. Coxwell, Sr. Mr. Seymour M. West, III Mr. Bob and Mrs. Lou Kennamer Dr. W. Legare McIntosh, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Emanuel Treasurer Mr. Ted Propes Mr. Ken and Mrs. Charlene Currie Ms. Rebecca Wilkinson Founders Society Mr. Sam and Mrs. LaDonna Kinsaul Dr. and Mrs. William A. Meehan Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jacksonville, Alabama Atlanta, Georgia Dr. Susie Francis Dempsey Annual contributions of $5,000 Mr. Gilbert T. Williams Mr. W. David and Mrs. Elizabeth Randy Jones Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. William T. and Mrs. Jacqueline M. Dr. Charles Lewis Ms. Sara L. Dryden (*deceased) or more are recognized by honorary Kinsaul Mr. and Mrs. Randy Owen Fielding Mr. Phil Purcell Mr. Robert C. Dryden* membership in the Founders Society. Dr. and Mrs. T. Kevin Lackey Mr. David and Mrs. Carla Patterson Flamingo Oil Company Executive Director/Secretary Birmingham, Alabama Dr. Hon E. Duncan* We are pleased to acknowledge these Jacksonville, Alabama Lemak Sports Medicine & Sarrell Regional Dental Center Mr. and Mrs. James E. Folsom, Jr. Mr. Charlie Robinson Mr. Joseph Walker Elliott* Athletic-Scholarship Endowment individuals, businesses, foundations Orthopedics Show Choir Nationals Mr. Bobby Foster Mr. Ray Emanuel The Gamecock Athletic Department or organizations for their support. Lawrence John Lemak, MD COL F. Richard Spencer Mr. John A. Freeman Ex-officio Directors: Pell City, Alabama Mr. James Epik currently provides more than 300 Life Insurance Co. of Alabama State Farm Companies Foundation Ms. Arthel P. Frith Dr. Jeff Ryan* Drs. Wayne and Sara* Finley scholarships for men’s and women’s Affinity License Plate Donors Dr. William A. Meehan Long Leaf Lodge Mr. Bill and Mrs. Sandra Stone Dr. Charles and Mrs. Gail Gamble Ohatchee, Alabama Ms. Marjorie Floyd* athletics. While we were successful Alabama Power Company Mr. and Mrs. John B. McPherson Stringfellow Memorial Hospital Mr. Jim and Mrs. Belinda Garmon JSU President Mr. Robert F. Fulscher in meeting and surpassing our original America’s First Federal Credit Union Ms. Deborah M. Mitchell The Gadsden Times Mr. Tim Garner Mr. Tim Garner Ms. Kay W. Savage Mr. Philip and Mrs. Towana Fuqua goal of $1M for the scholarship BASF Corporation Paradise Central Corporation The House of Refuge Mr. John T. Garrett McClellan, Alabama Birmingham, Alabama Mr. Tim Garner program, there remains an ongoing Battelle Memorial Institute Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Parker Triple O. Medical Services, P.A. GE Foundation Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Adrienne* Gilbert need for additional funding to support Mr. and Mrs. David R. Belcher Mr. Stephen Penington WalMart Foundation Greater Anniston Bus. & Professional Ms. Jade Wagner Ms. Julia Segars Ms. Dorothy A. Guiliani our athletic program. Scholarships Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Pinnacle Rental & Supply, LLC WAVU - WQSB Association SGA President Anniston, Alabama Haynes Family Trust may be endowed through cash Mr. Edward E. Bonds Rogers For Congress Westinghouse - Anniston Mr. John Guthrie Mr. William Stone Mrs. Miriam W. Haywood contributions, securities, appreciated Mr. William and Mrs. Mary Brantley Rotary International District 6860 WKXX - FM Mr. and Mrs. David F. Hale Directors: Mrs. Lela J. Sarrell Young Oil Company, Inc. Mr. Tom Hampson Jacksonville, Alabama Mr. Jeffrey J. and Mrs. Tomiko Smyth Dr. and Mrs. Ben A. Hardy, Jr. Mr. Marc Angle Mr. Phil Webb Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Magnolia Society Mr. Greg and Mrs. Manda Harley Plano, Texas Making a Difference Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stewart Donors of $1,000 to $2,499 are recog- Ms. Ruby Hill Anniston, Alabama Mr. Alex Baker Stewart & Stewart, P.C. nized through honorary membership Mr. Cecil Hinds Mr. Millard Young Sunny King Motor Co. Inc. in the Magnolia Society. Members Jacksonville Exchange Club Birmingham, Alabama This Honor Roll of Contributors lists the names of alumni, friends, and businesses Jackson Mortgage Company, Inc. of this society provide a vital source The James Rosen Charitable Piedmont, Alabama who made a financial commitment to JSU during 2012. Many of the names in this Mr. John Thornell Thomas of funds to the JSU Foundation. Foundation Ms. Nancy Chambers Unrestricted funds, along with desig- Atlanta, Georgia Emeritus Directors: Honor Roll appear for the first time. Others have been recognized in past Honor Top O’ The River Mr. Todd and Mrs. Michelle Jones Van Wagner Dorna USA, LLC, nated gifts for scholarships and other Ken Currie Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. Ronnie Clayton* Mr. Bob Kennamer Rolls for their financial support. Mr. Jon and Mrs. Teri Vice programs, enhance JSU’s academic Dr. Michael and Mrs. Brenda Kimberly Anniston, Alabama Wakefield’s, Inc. and athletic programs. Dr. Ed and Mrs. Anne Kimbrough Jacksonville, Alabama Mr. Roger and Mrs. Debra Whitaker Mr. Joe and Mrs. Barbara Kirkland Mr. Jim Farrell Mr. Malcolm Street, Sr.** Each donor plays an important role in helping make JSU an even better place to Agnes McIntyre Manes Foundation Mr. Jeremy and Mrs. Jamie Wilson Dr. Ted Klimasewski Anniston, Alabama Anniston, Alabama study, learn, and prepare for life’s great challenges. Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Womack Alacote, Incorporated Mr. Derek Lemons YBE Oxford, LLC Albertville Rotary Club Dr. Charles and Mrs. Jane Lewis Mr. David Glass Mr. James F. Storey Mr. and Mrs. Gary Angel Mr. Billy and Mrs. Jane Lindsey Jacksonville, Alabama Gadsden, Alabama Donor support is greatly appreciated. Reviewing the names in this Honor Roll may Mimosa Society Mr. and Mrs. Marcus E. Angle, Jr. Mr. William L. and Mrs. Catharine Jacksonville State University is becom- Anniston BPOE Lodge #189 Lundy, Jr. Mr. Greg Harley even bring back warm memories of people with whom supporters have shared some *faculty member ing ever more dependent on the Anniston Community Education Mr. Jack B. Lyle Atlanta, Georgia very special times. faithful support of alumni, friends, Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Mann **deceased and organizations who believe in JSU’s Anniston Ear, Nose, & Throat, P.C. Mr. Danny and Mrs. Carolyn Ms. Louise Hodges mission. Honorary members of the MAJ Stephen A. Armstrong Matthews Birmingham, Alabama Those who did not make a contribution to the JSU Foundation during 2012 are Mimosa Society have contributed from B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steve McCarley encouraged to do so during 2013. Remember, “The building of a great university $2,500 to $4,999 this past year. Their Mr. Alex D. and Mrs. Suzy Baker Mr. Mark and Mrs. Terri McCutcheon Dr. Sarah Latham* commitment to making Jacksonville Mr. Jon Allen Barefield Medisys Jacksonville, Alabama is a task which is never complete. Each generation shoulders the responsibility to State University one of the best institu- Bill Miller Photographers, Inc. Mike Douglas Insurance Agency, Inc. continue the effort.” tions in the state of Alabama is greatly Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Belinda Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mitchell appreciated. ABS Business Systems, Blackburn Ms. Shirley A. Mogil Inc. Ms. Tara Day Blanchard

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 43 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future Dr. Don and Mrs. Diane Salls Mr. Hubert and Mrs. Marcelline Barry Mr. William R. Gore NE Alabama Military Officers Mr. Michael D. Sandefer Ms. Barbara Ramey Bellman Mr. M. Keith Goss Association Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Elise Sanguinetti Ms. Debbie Benk Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Gowens Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Newell Beau Lowe, Freshman - Exercise Science and Wellness Dr. Perry L. and Mrs. Kay Savage Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bennett Mr. Ken and Mrs. Barbara Green Mr. Amado Ortiz Ms. Julia H. Segars Ms. Jan Fondren Black Dr. John B. Hammett, II Mr. Glenn Painter C. Timothy Garner Scholarship 2012-2013 Student Recipient Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Serviss, Jr. Mr. Greg and Mrs. Amanda Bonds Mr. and Mrs. David Hammett Ms. Linda Parris Dr. Alicia and Mr. Steve Simmons Mr. Dani V. Bone Mr. Kenneth Hancock Mr. Michael V. Parris Beau Lowe of Centre, Ala., says Jacksonville State University is special to him because of the many Mr. and Mrs. William R. Smith Mr. James M. and Mrs. Ethel Boozer Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward Harrell Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parton Solutia, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Boozer Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips people from his high school attending the university. He came to preview day at JSU while in high Southern Company Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Boozer Mr. C. W. Hayes Mr. Gregory Poole school and was very impressed by what he saw. He also enjoys being able to live and study in close Dr. Andrea Porter Dr. Betty and Mr. Donald Sowell Dr. and Mrs. David W. Boyd Mr. James Henderson proximity to his hometown. Beau is a freshman majoring in exercise science. He plans to earn his Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Spears Mr. Chuck Brown Mr. Tim and Mrs. Donna Hightower COL and Mrs. Gregory Potts Staley Colvert, DDS Mr. Jesse C. Brown, II Mr. James Hixon Mr. Lowell C. Preskitt bachelor’s degree from JSU and then transfer to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to obtain Mr. Jim and Mrs. Sherry Brady-Storey Mr. Paul M. Brown Ms. Patricia Hobbs Quintard Jewelry & Pawn a master’s and doctorate in physical therapy. He aspires to one day open his own rehabilitation office Dr. Gregory E. Sumner Bud Turner, Attorney At Law, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hodges Ms. Kay Reaves in Alabama. In his free time, Beau enjoys playing ultimate Frisbee and basketball. He has also Talladega Superspeedway Mr. Carl R. Burchfield Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Holland Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reid Th’ Promise Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burke Mr. Gene Howard Mr. Thomas J. and Mrs. Freda Richey volunteered more than 1,200 hours at Camp Sumatanga in Gallant, Ala. The Colonnade Group Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Gail Burns Mr. T. Keith Howell Mr. and Mrs. Ken Roberts The Community Foundation, Inc. Carl Burchfield State Farm Mr. Bill Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rosson The Robinson Law Firm, P.C., Dr. Jan and Mr. Jim Case Mr. Ronald H. Hulsey Royal Automotive, Inc. Ms. Gwen Westbrook Mr. and Mrs. Darren Douthitt Mr. William and Mrs. Helen Martin 6 Star Rental, LLC, Mr. Charles Robinson Mr. David Cates Mr. Gary E. Ingram Mr. Guy J. Rutland Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Whorton Mr. Eric Boyd Dryden Mr. Michael and Mrs. Vicki McCorsley Mr. S. Gerald Acker, Jr. Dr. Carla and Mr. Cleophus Thomas, Center for Domestic Preparedness Mr. Rusty Jessup LTC (Ret) Johnny Mack Savage Ms. Kimberly Wigley Ms. Carole Ducato Ms. Jana Bright McGinnis Ms. Mabel Joyce Acton Jr. Employee Association JF Smith Group Mr. Gregory K. Seitz Mr. Christopher G. Willett Mr. James Dunkerley Ms. Dianne M. Meagher Dr. Milton and Mrs. Lois Acton Dr. Jennifer Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ceravola Mr. and Mrs. Bobby D. Johnson Mr. Kurt and Mrs. Darcy Senff Mr. Mickey and Mrs. Gayle Williams Ed Logan, CPA Mid-South Specialty Advertising Mr. Johnny L. Adams Dr. Charlotte M. Thornburg Mr. and Mrs. Carey Chandler Ms. Helen M. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Serviss Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilson Mr. Gavin Ellis Mr. Curtis P. Mitchell Trantham Services, Inc., Mr. Thomas Erwin Chandler, Jr. Mr. Mark Jones Mr. and Mrs. Tim Shadrick Alabama Federation of Women’s Ms. Pamela Young Ms. Telea Buttram England Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moreland, Jr. Mr. Troy Trantham Mr. Joseph Chastain LTC (Ret) Richmond G. Jones Mr. Jeremy S. Sharpe Clubs Samco Express Mart Mr. Noel Fendlason Mr. Joseph Nichols Mr. Roy and Mrs. Sue Turman Ms. Phyllis Clopton JSU 60’s Group Brick Fund Mr. Gordon T. and Mrs. Ruth B. Ms. Thelma G. Alexander MAJ T. J. Finley Ms. Angela Odom Dr. Rebecca and Mr. Arlin Turner Ms. Sharon E Conner Mr. and Mrs. Morris O. Kay, III Simpson Mr. David and Mrs. Cornelia Allan Patrons Club Dr. Lisa Ginn Franklin Mr. Stephen L. Oliver University Sports Publications Co., Charles A. Cooper, D.M.D. Mr. Don Killingsworth, Jr. Mr. Bobby Sirmon Mr. Cary and Mrs. Sarah Allen Donations to the Jacksonville State Mr. Rusty and Mrs. Joy Fuller Mr. John P. Orr Inc. COL Giles and Mrs. Vickie Crider Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kinzy Dr. Jerry L. Smith Allsport Powersports, Inc. University Foundation in the amount Mr. Tim Gann Paccar Foundation Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Lynn Varcak Mr. Michael and Mrs. Kimberly Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kirby Mr. Rickey D. Smith Alpha Phi Sigma of $250 to $499 will qualifies the giver Dr. Joanne Gates and Mr. Gregory M. Mr. Miller and Mrs. Jennifer Parnell Mr. Braxton E. Wade Dalesandro Mr. Waylan and Dr. Theresa Kisor Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sparrowhawk Mr. Jason M. Altham for the honorary membership in the Halligan Mr. Dan H. Perry WAKM Companies, LLC Mr. Harold Day Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Klug Ms. Jeannie Stanko Ms. Kannyetta S. Ammons Patrons Club. A growing member- Mr. Don and Mrs. Nancy Gaugler Ms. Denise Priest Mr. Charlie Waldrep Mr. Frank and Mrs. Nancy Dean LGK Sales & Marketing Mr. Roland G. and Mrs. Janet Starnes Anniston Body Shop ship helps to ensure opportunities for Mr. Allen W. Gilbert Mr. Robert M. Reagan Waldrep, Stewart & Kendrick, LLC Mr. Bryan Jason Delauney Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Latta State Farm Insurance, Mr. Stewart Lee Anniston Emergency Medical Services student achievement. Mrs. Shaun Gray Mr. M. Jay Rhodes Ms. Nancy O. Waters Drs. Wayne and Susie Dempsey Dr. George Lauderbaugh Ms. Marie H. Storey Mr. Stephen L. Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grimes Mr. Pat Ryan Wells Fargo Bank Mr. Terry and Mrs. Tammy Echols Law Office of Raymond L. Pharo, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stubbs Mr. Steven Lloyd Armstrong LTG (Ret) and Mrs. Ronald E. Adams Mr. Stephen Gross Ms. Ruth Kirby Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Dallas C. Wilcox, Jr. Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Crystal Edmiston MG (Ret) Larry E. and Mrs. Nancy Lee LTC John R. and Mrs. Elizabeth Mr. B. Scott Austin Mr. James Akins Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hammett Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Jeanette Sherer William T. Coplin, Jr. LLC Mr. Dean K. Eelman Mr. Charles W. Leesburg Sudduth, III Mr. Stephen Austin Mr. Kamal A. Ali Mr. Jethro and Mrs. June Harbison Shroom-Mates, Inc. Mr. Michael and Mrs. Tracy Pollard Elite Letterman’s Club Mr. Ed and Mrs. Sharon Lett Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Sandra Sudduth Mr. Russell D. and Mrs. Kimberly Mr. Bill Arnett Ms. Meredith L Harvey Sixth District AHSAA Principals and Williams Mr. Anthony Emanuel Mr. Donald J. Lilly Dr. L. Gordon and Mrs. Vicki Sumner, Ayres AT&T Foundation - Matching Gift Ms. Annease M. Hastings Coaches Association Mr. E. C. and Mrs. Mattie J. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Stan Engelhart Mr. Joseph Maloney Jr. BAE Systems - Matching Gifts Program Ms. Miriam Haywood Ms. Jauneth Skinner Mr. Steve and Mrs. Vicki Worthy Mr. Paul S. England Mr. Lee and Mrs. Jetta Manners Surgical Clinic of Anniston, PA Program, United Defense System BER Properties Mr. Arland B. Henning Mr. Joe O. Smith XYZ Snack Foods Enterprise Holdings Foundation Ms. Marie Manning Mr. Gregory M. Swindall Mr. S. Tallent Baggett Dr. Karen and Mr. John Henricks Mr. Donald Keller Speaks Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Pam Findley Mr. Greg Marshall Ms. Wenona J. Switzer Mr. Michael Henry Baker Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bailey Mr. Earl C. Hicks, Jr. Mr. Scott E. and Mrs. Miryam Stewart Benefactors Club Mr. and Mrs. Steve Findley Mr. John E. Marshall Telecom Pioneers Mr. Zack and Mrs. Sandra Barfield Mr. Talmadge Bailey Mr. and Mrs. James T. Hobbs Rev. and Mrs. James Styles The Benefactors Club was established Flow Dynamics & Automation, Inc. Mr. John Mayfield Mr. Bryan Townsend Ms. Suzeanne Benet Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ballard Ms. Blanche Hodges Mr. Dale and Mrs. Peggy Taylor to salute donors who give $500 to Mr. Benjamin C. Franklin Ms. Carol McGinnis Mr. Pete and Mrs. Margaret Turner Bill Atkinson & Associates Mr. Ted and Mrs. Anita Barila Mr. Bobby W. Hydrick Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Stephanie Taylor $999 annually. These gifts are vital Mr. Leroy Gaines Mr. Kyle and Mrs. Robbie Medders Mr. William Tutwiler, Jr. Mr. William Shook Blankenship, Jr. Mr. Robert Barnett Ms. Janis Lynn Ioannides Mr. Don and Mrs. Lisa Thacker to the education of Jacksonville State Mr. Joe Garner Mr. Jerry Mills Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Upton Blue Mountain BZ, Inc. Ms. Cynthia Puckett Barreda J. Brittain Associates The Donoho School University students. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Garris Mr. Scott Moody Ms. Gay Brewer Vance Ms. Jennifer Davis Bomian Ms. Linda W. Bass Dr. and Mrs. Harvey H. Jackson The Ely Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gauldin Mr. R. Terry Moore Mr. Bill Wakefield Boral Bricks, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Baswell Ms. Mary Virginia Jackson Mr. Jack Trawick Alabama June Jam, Inc. Mr. Jon Scott Gavin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Moore Mr. Robert H. Waldrep Mr. Walter Craig Broughton Mr. William and Mrs. Janice M. Jacksonville Hotel, LLC Mr. David Troupe Mr. Thomas Perry Andrews Mr. Bob and Mrs. Sally Germany Mr. Timothy Moore Mr. and Mrs. Earl Warren Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brown Battles, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jenkins Mr. John David Walker Mr. Aaron Arp Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gibson Mr. John W. Morris, Jr. Mr. Jim and Mrs. Jan Webster Mr. Wade B. Brown Mr. Henry P. Baugh, Jr. Dr. Laurie and Mr. William Jones COL Robert and Mrs. Susan Warren Ms. Sheri Chris Barber Mr. Steven and Mrs. Maria Godbey Multimetco, Inc. Dr. Bobby and Mrs. Maudellen Welch Mr. Lance Bruce Mr. Cosper and Mrs. Aleta Bell Mr. Scott Burleson Mr. James H. and Mrs. Kimberly* Mr. and Mrs. Ted Watson Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bell Burr & Forman LLP Joyner, Jr. Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Gloria Bennett Mr. Ronald H. Butler Mr. Randy Kappus Ms. Linda West Ms. Gwendolyn W. Bentley Mr. Ross Caldwell Mr. Charles and Mrs. Nanette Kicker Mr. and Mrs. Paul West, III Mr. Randy Bice Casey Walker, Senior - Finance Mr. Terry W. Casey Dr. Franklin and Mrs. Christine King Mr. Patrick White Ms. Susan S. Bilyeu Dr. Janet Johnson Cash Ms. Renee Lanham Mr. Ken Wiggins Mr. Welton N. Birdwell Roger and Debra Whitaker Accounting Scholarship 2012-2013 Student Recipient Centre Middle School Drs. Joel and Sarah Latham Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson Mr. Robert O. Bishop Ms. Elene Chastain Dr. David Lewis, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Wiseman Ms. Ellen Black Rev. and Mrs. Arthur E. Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lewis Mr. Matthew York Casey Walker of Douglas, Ala., says JSU is special to him because of the small class sizes. “At JSU, Mr. Benjamin Blair Mr. Efram B. Clark Liberty Mutual Group Ms. Cindy Young Mr. W. Don Blakely the instructors address the students by name,” says Casey. “At other universities, students seem to Clyde Jenkins Farm Mr. Michael and Mrs. Deborah Mr. Thomas H. Young Mr. James Michael Boozer, Sr. be like numbers.” A senior majoring in finance, Casey is planning a career in management in charge Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coley Limerick Mr. James L. Bowen Century Club of guest relations in the hotel industry. He currently works full time in guest services at the Hampton Mr. and Mrs. Cale Collins Mr. Ryan B. Livingston Mrs. Janet A. Bowen Mr. Scott Corbin Ms. Connie Locke Broad-based financial support is a Mr. Peter Brandt Inn in Jacksonville and really enjoys a job that allows him to interact with people. He also serves as a Mr. David Cox Mr. William Loennig key to JSU’s continued growth and Dr. Ralph Brannen senior advisor for Phi Eta Sigma, is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and volunteers as a vacation Mr. Phillip Crawford Mrs. Sydney Fox Long development. Members of the Century Ms. Sonja Brantley bible school teacher at his church. Dr. David and Mrs. Lesa Cummings Ms. Melesia Love Club, those who contribute $100 to Braun & Proctor, CPA’s, P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Curtis Ms. Sandra B. Lovvorn $249, have acknowledged their desire Ms. Pamela Brazzell Dan’s Vans, LLC Dr. Eric and Mrs. Robin Mackey to assist the university in its never Mr. and Mrs. Dafford Brewster, Jr. Drs. David and Heidi Dempsey Ms. Dianne Marsh ending pursuit of excellence. Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Lisa Bright

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 45 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future Ms. Sarah D. Bright Ms. Karen Chambers Dalton Ms. Kiyomi Griffin Dr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Jenkins Ms. Willodean S. McCain Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Potts, Jr Ms. Bonnie Earle Ridgeway Mr. and Mrs. George N. Rosenbloom Ms. Janet J. Brittain Ms. Irby Davis Ms. Niyah E. Griffin Ms. Regina Jenkins Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Judy McCarver Ms. Nona Proctor Mr. DeLeath Rives Mr. Doug and Mrs. Lisa Rosser Ms. Gwen Brothers Mr. Steven Davis Mr. Jack Grizzard Jim Thomas and Associates Mr. Ray McCay Mr. Randy Proctor Mr. Zack Roberson Ms. Barbara C. Rossie Mr. Gary and Mrs. Ethelyn Brown Ms. Judith D. Davis Mr. Charles Groover Mr. Billy Joe Johnson COL Woody and Mrs. Myrt McCluer Ms. Mary Propes Dr. Terry G. Roberson Mr. Richard J. Rotters Mr. Kenneth D. Brown Ms. Kaye W. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guyton, Sr. Mr. Edward Johnson Ms. Barbara McClure Mr. and Mrs. Jermelle L. Pruitt Mr. Eugene A. Roberts Ms. Rose Rush Mr. Lawrence A. Brown, III Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis Ms. Christine Hackett-Roman Mr. and Mrs. Gerald K. Johnson Ms. Karen McCormick Dr. Jean M. Pugliese Mr. M. L. Roberts, Jr. Ms. Rachel A. Rushing Ms. Christa Bryant Mr. William Kenneth and Mrs. Ann Ms. Donna Broome Hair Ms. J. Patrice Johnson Mr. Ronald F. McCrimon Mrs. Dorothy G. Quarles Mr. Richard D. Roberts Ms. Kathy Russell Mr. Derrick Bryant H. Day Mr. Daniel Hall COL Jonathan A. Johnson Mr. John M. McCulloch Mr. Jeffrey Thomas Randolph Mr. Randy Robertson Dr. Jeff R. Ryan Mr. Tracy Bryant Mr. David Lee Deal Mr. Daniel Scott Hamilton Ms. Stacey C. Johnson Mr. Gary McEntire Ms. Leigh Read Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Robinson Mr. Michael S. Rynard Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bryson Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Janice Dean Mr. John C. Hamilton Mr. Ben Johnston Mr. Irvin McFarland, Jr. Mr. Brandon Reaves Mr. Gary B. Rodvelt Mr. Malcolm Sanders Mr. Tony Burch Dr. LaJoyce Debro Ms. Kay Hanlin Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Joiner Mr. and Mrs. Barry McGriff Regional Health Management Corp. Mrs. Elaine Romano Dr. and Mrs. Warren Sarrell Mr. Mike Burford Mr. Jack Decker Dr. Robert M. and Mrs. Mary Hanvey Ms. Janet Jones Ms. Allison R. McInnis Rex Evans Construction Company Mr. Jim and Mrs. Janis Romine Mr. I. B. and Mrs. Linda Schiff Mr. Gerald Wayne Burns Mr. Sid and Mrs. Kym Deerman Mr. Benjamin G. Harbin Mr. William and Mrs. Martha Jones Mr. Grady McKay Mr. Robert C. Bussey Dell Giving - YourCause, LLC Dr. Kingsley O. Harbor Mr. William Don Jones Ms. Anne McNabb Mr. Walter Gray Butler, Jr. Mr. Stephen Dempsey Mr. Mike and Mrs. Kellie Hardy Mr. and Mrs. William R. Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Don McWhorter Mr. Billy R. Cagle Ms. Christie W. Dietz Hardy Logging Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. McWhorter COL Lloyd Cain Mr. and Mrs. Erskine G. Donald, IV Mr. George Harmon Mr. and Mrs. John Ed Jordan, III Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. McWhorter, III Remember Us in Your Will Mr. Kermit and Mrs. Vivian Caldwell Mr. Frank Douthit Ms. Virginia Harper Mr. and Mrs. David A. Judge Mr. James Meigs Mr. David Wayne Callicutt Mr. and Mrs. Mac Downs Ms. Kim Harris Mr. Harold Junkins COL Joseph L. Methvin Alumni and friends of Jacksonville State University support the JSU Foundation generously. Mr. H. Stephen Camp Ms. Rebecca M. Duckett Mr. Neal Harris Ms. Leah B. Junkins Ms. Nancy Michel Contributions are evidence of a deep interest and a determination to see the university serve Mr. Drew Campbell COL John and Mrs. Katherine Dugger Mr. Terry Harris Mr. and Mrs. James C. Justice Ms. Dixie N. Minatra for generations to come. The JSU Foundation was established expressly for receiving dona- Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Sharon Mitchell Mr. Robert and Mrs. Kathy Campbell Mr. Klaus Duncan Mr. William C. and Mrs. Lila Anne Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Rae Kelley tions and bequests that will benefit the university. Ms. Vera Durham Campbell Ms. Kristi Durham Harris Mr. Larry K. Kelley Mr. Kenneth Allan Mitchell Mr. Christopher S. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Z. R. East Mr. Larry and Mrs. Patricia Hart Mr. Richard Harding Kelley, Jr. Mr. Aaron Mobley Ms. Celeste B. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Felton Easterwood Ms. Florence Harvey Mr. Gene P. Kelly Mr. Harris Montgomery All who have included the Jacksonville State University Foundation in their wills are appreci- Mr. Bobby Joe and Mrs. Marie Carter Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Edwards Ms. Virginia Harwell Mr. Jack O. and Mrs. Joyce Kerby Mr. George Moore ated and JSU urges our other alumni and friends to consider providing for the university in Mr. Luke V. Carter Ms. Brenda Elder Dr. David F. and Mrs. Edie Hay LTC Todd E. Key MG James E. “Buddy” Moore Mr. Michael R. and Mrs. Wanda CPT James D. Eldridge, Jr. Ms. Brandi Haynes Kid Gym Mr. Stephen J. Morey their estate plans. Please notify the JSU Foundation if you have included JSU in your will. Carter Mr. Robert Ellington Ms. Carolyn W. Haynes Ms. Shelia Kiker Mr. Matthew P. Morgan Those who wish to make provisions for the Jacksonville State University Foundation in their Mr. Christopher Carver Ms. Virginia Ventress Ellis COL Jerry D. Heard Kiker Real Estate, Inc. Mr. Rodney Morrison will; may find these suggestions helpful: Mr. Jerry Casey Employees of the City of Dothan Dr. and Mrs. Mark Hearn Mr. William F. Killough, III Ms. Cindy Moses Mr. Randy E. Casey Mr. Page Eppele LTC and Mrs. Edward J. Helms Dr. Debra Ann King Ms. Faye Most Ms. Elaine F. Odom Ms. Ladonna Estrada Mr. Ed and Mrs. Elaine Henderson Ms. Patsy S. Kinney Mr. Steven Moxham AN UNRESTRICTED GIFT COL John M. Castleberry Mr. Allen and Mrs. Jan Evans LTC Helen M. Henley Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kirkland Ms. Gwen Mulligan “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jacksonville University Foundation the sum of Mr. Sakon Charoobhathiran Ms. Paula Entrekin Evans Mr. Cary L. and Mrs. Carol Herring Ms. Deborah Kirkland Ms. Jennifer Nadzadi $ ___ (or other specifically described personal or real property) to be used for the general Cheaha Bank Mr. Donald V. Ewing Mr. Greg S. Hickey Mr. Bill and Mrs. Stacy Klein Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neill Ms. Tina Denise Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faison Ms. Gwendolyn Hicks Ms. Linda Klimasewski Mr. Thomas Carow Nelson, Jr. purposes of the Jacksonville State University Foundation.” Ms. Maria Jane Chiepalich Mr. Barry Gregg Farrar Mr. Walter Higginbotham Ms. Alison A. Knappenberger Ms. Mary Frances Newton Childress Heating & Cooling, LLC Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Juli Faulkner Mr. Jerry B. Hill Ms. Martha Knox Mr. Brian and Mrs. Mary Newton “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jacksonville State University Foundation an amount Ms. Gena Estes Christopher Mr. James L. Finley Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hill Ms. Jennifer Simpson Koch Mr. Steve Nix Mr. Brian and Mrs. Sharon Clark Mr. Barclay C. Fisher Ms. Robbin Hill Mr. David Lamb Mr. Juan G. Nix equal to ___ percent (___%) of the value of my estate at the date of my death to be used for Mr. and Mrs. Cotton Clark Ms. Amelia Watts Fletcher Ms. Martha J. Hinton Mr. Stephen E. Lambert Mr. David L. Normand the general purposes of the Jacksonville State University Foundation.” Mr. James H. and Mrs. Gloria Clayton, Mr. Gary W. Flint Mr. David R. Hofland Ms. Judith Lamberth Mr. Louis Noto Ms. Mary Lou O’Barr Jr. Mr. David N. Foote Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Hollingsworth Ms. Mary Elton Landrum GIFT FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE Ms. Lisa H. Cleveland Dr. Donnie and Mrs. Marla Ford Mr. Craig Holman Ms. Joy Langford Ms. Margenia C. O’Neal Ms. Rebeccia Jean Cline Mr. Edwin R. Ford Honeywell International Charity Ms. Deborah S. Langley Ms. Ann Lay Oaks “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jacksonville State University Foundation the sum of Mr. Vance and Mrs. Dianne Cline Mr. Tobly Ford Matching Ms. Fannie Pearl Lanier Odyssey Health Spa & Fitness, Inc. $ ___ (or the property herein described) for ______(state purpose).” Clokey Realty, Inc. Mr. David L. Foster Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hood Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lanterman Mr. Donald Barry Olinger Ms. Jane Cobia Dr. Guillermo A. Francia, III Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hooks Mr. Ted Lee, Jr. Mr. Marcus D. Owsley Ms. Debra Cochran Ms. Barbara Smith Franklin Ms. Dianna Horner Mr. M. Chris Lee Mr. David Painter “I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jacksonville State University Foundation an amount Ms. Diane Cochran Mr. Don C. and Mrs. Joan Frazier Ms. Lanette A. Horton Ms. Lou Ann LeMaster Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Painter equal to ___ percent (___%) of the value of my estate at the date of my death to be used for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cochran Mr. William A. Frees Mr. Samuel L. Horton, Jr. Dr. Russel W. Lemmons Ms. Katie Sue Parker ______(state purpose).” Dr. Anne Cody Ms. Susan French Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hoult Mr. E. Earl Lindsay Mr. Kevin Parker Mr. Patrick Lee Colbert Mr. Mark N Frolick Mr. Vinson L. Houston Mr. Robert Lindsey Ms. Sara Futral Patterson Mr. Ryan Colburn Ms. Michelle Bailey Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Jim Howard Ms. Dana M. Lingerfelt LTC Randall and Mrs. Suzanne Pauley RESIDUAL BEQUEST Ms. Courtney C Coleman Mr. Leland M. Fuller Mr. John H. Howell Ms. Lara Little Mr. Donald Payne “I hereby give, devise, and bequeath all of the residue of my estate, both real and personal, Ms. Lisa Colvert Mr. Richard L. Fuller Mr. Mark Howell Loco Mex Mr. William Payne to the Jacksonville State University Foundation.” Mr. Gus W. Colvin, Jr. Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Donna Gambrell Mr. William Donald Howell Mr. George and Mrs. Mary Lord Mr. and Mrs. David W. Pearson Ms. Lisa Shumaker Conary Mr. Michael Gentry Mr. Robert T. and Mrs. Suzi Howle Mr. David Wayne Love Mr. Michael Pearson Mr. Tim and Mrs. Wendy Conrad LTC Keith and Mrs. Glenda Gentry Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Hubbard Mr. Joe A. Love Pell City Cleaners CODICIL Mr. Stephen P. Cook Dr. George W. Gibbins, M.D. Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Ann Hughes Ms. Joann A. Luker Mr. Tandy and Mrs. Margaret Pendley “Having herein before made my last will and testament dated ___ , I (your full name) being Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cordova Mr. Don Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Katheree Hughes, Jr. Mr. Eric R. Maddox Ms. Judith Percy Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Corlett Ms. Marilyn Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Huey P. Humphrey Ms. Charlotte Maise Mr. and Mrs. Bynum Perkins of sound mind do hereby make, publish, and declare the following codicil thereto:___ (here Mr. Vincent M. Costanza Mr. and Mrs. Corley L. Gilliland Mr. Michael Humphries Mr. Stephen J. Major Personnel Staffing, Inc. insert the additional clause) ___ . Except as herein changed, I hereby ratify, confirm and Mr. Lenn L. and Mrs. Jenny Costner, Ms. Carol A. Glover Industrial Products, Inc. Mr. Robert F. Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Joey Peters republish my last will and testament.” Jr. Mr. Jessie Godbey ING Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Terry Marbut Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Mary Pettus Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Cousins Gold Star Realty Mr. Douglas E. Ingle Marchmaster Ms. Lisa L. Petty Mr. James Cowan Dr. Michael D. and Mrs. Donna Mr. Tony and Mrs. Lauren Inglis Mr. Ken Marion Mr. Jonathan Pfiefer It is important to seek independent legal and tax counsel where appropriate. Dr. Charles Mr. Robert Cox Goodlett Mr. Daryl A. Isbell Ms. Suzanne Marshall Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Rita Pickette Lewis, the Foundation’s executive director will be pleased to discuss planned giving Mr. Don Wilson Croft Mr. Reginald O. Goodloe Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Isom Mr. John W. Martin Ms. Patricia Pike programs and gift opportunities on a completely confidential basis. He may be reached Ms. Cynthia Crouch Ms. Teresa Gore Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Keith Martin Pilot Club of Anniston Ms. Debra Culbert Mr. Jackson L. Grady Ms. Helen P. Jaggears Ms. Nancy D. Martin Mr. Michael D. Pitts by mail at Jacksonville State University, 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL, 36265, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cundiff Mr. Bob and Mrs. Beth Gray Mr. and Mrs. Barry James Mr. Ralph E. Martin Plant Automation, Inc. by phone at (256) 782-5003 or (800) 231-5291 extension 5003. Dr. Lewis can also be Mr. John Curlee Mr. John H. Green Mr. Chris James Mattox Rentals, LLC Ms. Donna M. Poe reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Mrs. Eileen Curtin COL (Ret.) Therman R. Greene James Hanks Real Estate LTC Timothy and Mrs. Rita Mays Mr. and Mrs. Sean Ponder Ms. Adrianne Curvin Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Griffin Jefferson’s Mr. Bobby R. McAfee Mr. Kim Porch

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 47 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future Mr. David Schmuck Mr. Larry L. Stoudemire Ms. April W. White Mr. Allan and Mrs. Lori Abbott Ms. Jennifer Scott Judge Malcolm Street, Jr. Mr. Doug and Mrs. Diana White Ms. Hana Abdul-Ghani Ms. Sarah F. Screven Ms. Samantha Strickland Mr. Gary White Mr. David Abels, Jr. Lauren Lowrey, Junior - Biology Ms. Gloria C. Sedney Mr. Charles Sumner Mr. J. Wesley Whitten Mr. Joseph Abercrombie Ms. Patricia Ann Sharpton SunBelt Golf Corporation Dr. Steven J. Whitton Mr. Rex and Mrs. Jo Ann Abernathy Earlon and Betty McWhorter Scholarship 2012-2013 Student Recipient Mr. Joseph F. Shaw MSGT Alvin E. Sutton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Judson S. Whorton Ms. Charlotte Smith Abner Mr. Harry L. Sherman Mr. John and Mrs. Jeannie Swart Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Carol Wideman Mr. and Mrs. Benny Abney Ms. Deborah Shevin COL (Ret) Louis A. K. Sylvester Ms. Angela Wilborn Ms. Carolyn Abood Lauren Lowrey of Gadsden, Ala., says she truly believes Jacksonville State University is the friendli- Ms. Marnie Shewmaker T. Neal Graves & Company Mr. and Mrs. H. Gregory Williams Ms. Karen Abrams est campus in the south and she would not want to attend college anywhere else. A senior majoring in Ms. Henrietta Acker Mr. Thomas Y. Shields Mr. Arthur G. and Mrs. Kathy Mr. James E. and Mrs. Mildred biology, Lauren serves as the historian of the biology honor society. She also volunteers at the Gadsden Mr. and Mrs. Byron Shipp Tapscott Williams Mr. and Mrs. Donald Adams COL Alan and Mrs. Martha Sibert Mr. James Tarvin LTC and Mrs. Lenton G. Williams Mr. Alton and Mrs. Brenda Adams Surgery Center helping patients in recovery and job-shadows at Gadsden Family Practice. In her free Ms. Charlotte M. Sieber Ms. Diana Fuller Tate Ms. Peggy Williams Mr. David James Adams time, Lauren enjoys riding horses, traveling, snow skiing and spending time with her family. “My career Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Mr. Charles Mark Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Winston Williams Ms. Julie P. Adams goal is to attend the University of South Alabama Medical School,” says Lauren. “I want to be a family Gamma Society Mr. and Mrs. James M. Telling Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Sara Williamson Ms. Michelle Adams Silver Lakes Golf Course Teresa’s Catering Mr. Chris Williamson Ms. Sonja Adams practice physician and open up a clinic in my hometown.” Mr. Jack D. Silvers The Covenant Group, Inc. Mr. Dale Wilson Mr. Tyler Adams Mr. Steven M. Sirmon The Home Depot Political Action Ms. Norma J. Beaty Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Doyal Adamson Dr. Mary Jo Sisson Committee Mr. Herb Winches Ms. B. Jean Adderhold Ms. Amy Smith Mr. James Thomas Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Illogene Witt Dr. Titilayo Adeoye-Aremu Mr. Richard and Mrs. Cheryl Smith Mr. and Mrs. John C. Thomas Mrs. Louise M. Woodall Uwem I Akpan Mr. Ronnie Blake Arthur Ms. Regina Bentley Mr. Terence L. Bowens Ms. Paula R. Buchanan Dr. Edwin H. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Fernand Thomassy Mr. John T. Woody Alabama 60 Plus Golfers Association Ms. Sandra E. Ash Ms. Elizabeth Berry Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bowers Ms. Judy Buck Mr. Lecil N. Smith Mr.. David Thompson Mr. Charles and Mrs. Julia Wooster Alabama Neurosurgeons, P.C. Ms. Kimberly Atkins Mr. Gregory Scott Berry Mr. Curtis L. Bowie Ms. Sabrina Oden Buettner Ms. Margaret S. Smith Mr. Paul Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Worthy Mr. Thomas M. Albro Ms. Amy M. Austin Ms. Janet Berry Ms. Mary Bowie Ms. Karen Bull Mr. Marion E. Smith Ms. Lisa Thompson Mr. Clyde Wyatt Ms. Mary Aleshire Dr. Adrian F. Aveni Mr. Keith Berry Ms. Patricia Bowlin Ms. Alene Bullard Mr. Mitchell Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Thompson Dr. Pu-Sen Yeh Mrs. Eleanor Alexander Ms. Marie M. Ayers Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Berry Ms. Katie Bowman Mr. Derek Bullard Dr. and Mrs. Roy Smith Mr. Michael and Mrs. Debbie Dr. Virginia and Mr. Harry W. Yocum Mr. and Mrs. Micah Alexander Ms. Brenda Babbs Ms. Mary Ella Berta Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Bowman Mr. Keith and Mrs. Lori Bullard Mr. and Mrs. William O. Smith Thornton Ms. Betty M. Young Ms. Deborah Alford Mr. and Mrs. William Baber Ms. Deborah Beverly Ms. Joy A. Boyd Mr.Eddie and Mrs. Lolita Bullock Mr. Weldon Smitherman Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thrasher Mr. and Mrs. Garry Young Ms. Joyce S. Alford Ms. Kay Baggett Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Mary Bevis Mr. Kenneth W. Boyd Mr. Clester Burdell Dorothy Snider Ms. Tameeka L. Thurman Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Young Mr. Christopher W. Allen Mr. Billy Bailey Mr. David Bew, III Mr. Shaun and Mrs. Tara Boyd Mr. John and Mrs. Jennifer Burdick Mr. Alden Snow Mr. and Mrs. William E. Tipton, Jr. Mr. Mike Zenanko Ms. Jennifer Allen Mr. Charles Bailey Ms. Tonya Hope Bice Ms. Mary Brackett Mr. Stan and Mrs. Beulah Burger Southern Food Brokers Torbert Integral Ms. Kimberly Bumpus Allen Ms. Mary Bailey Ms. Ruth Biddle Ms. Bethany Bradford Mr. Bradley S. Burgess Ms. Linda Lou Spalding Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tredaway Additional Donors Ms. Ouida C. Allen Dr. Sandra Bailey Mr. Jack O. Biddy Mr. Russell Brand Mr. Charles Burgess Mr. and Mrs. David L. Spear Ms. Prosperita Trujillo Those individuals not listed in the Mr. Lehman and Mrs. Angela Alley Mr. Steven Bailey Ms. Lori Bielawski Mr. Josh Brandon Ms. Martha L. Burgess Dr. Ted and Mrs. Shirley Spears Ms. Ann Burnham Trumbly Society or Club giving levels are Mr. Joseph G. Allinder Mr. Howard E. Bain Mr. Tracy and Mrs. Kathleen Billings Mr. Eric P. Brasher Ms. Mary Sue Burgess Mrs. Nancy Spradlin Mr. H. Paul Tumlin included as Donors in this Honor Mr. Charles L. Allison, Jr. Mr. Charles Baker Mr. Joseph Anthony Billingsley Mr. and Mrs. Nathan L. Brenner Mr. George and Mrs. Martha Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Ms. Sonja M. Turner Roll of Contributors. The support Allstate Ms. Kimberly G. Baldwin Mr. Charles A. Bircheat Ms. Lacresha Brewster Burkhalter Spraggins Ms. Wilhemina Kindell Turner of the many alumni and friends who Ms. Jessica D. Alston Mrs. Latosha Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey P. Birdwell Ms. Rosamond Briegel Ms. Peggy Burleson Mr. Melvin A. Springs LTC (Ret) Garold Van Doren, II made contributions through the JSU Ms. Jesicca Althouse Mr. and Mrs. Lowell P. Barnes Ms. Janice Bishop Mr. Glenn Bright Mr. Andrew Burroughs Mr. Rusty Sprouse Mr. Kitchavat Vetchapoom Foundation is greatly appreciated. Ms. Norma Alverson Mr. and Mrs. William G. Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Kandy Bishop Mr. Robert and Mrs. Janie Brimer Mr. James Scott Bursmith Ms. Treva Staggs Ms. Sara Viernum Ms. Marjorie Coe Alvis Mr. Barry and Mrs. Stephanie Barnett Ms. Mary E. Bishop Ms. Evelyn Britton Ms. Amanda S. Butler Ms. Caryl Lynn Stahl Mr. Jimmy Vincent Ms. Hana Abdul-Ghani Mr. Joe and Ms. Mary Ammons Mr. Tony J. Barnwell, Jr. Mr. William Y. and Mrs. Rose Marie Ms. Donna Brock Mr. Eddie J. Butler Ms. Jule Anne Stahl Dr. Clarence D. Vinson, Jr. Mr. David Abels, Jr. Ms. Janet C. Amos Ms. Vivian C. Barr Bishop Mr. Gene R. Brock, Jr. Mr. Randall James Buys Ms. Mary Lee Stahl Ms. Uma Vullaganti Mr. Joseph Abercrombie Ms. Wanda Lee Andereck Mr. Zac Barringer Mr. Steve and Mrs. Karen Bishop Mr. James and Mrs. Joyce Brock Ms. Deborah Byars Ms. Karen B. Stallings Mr. Steven and Mrs. Veronica Walker Mr. Rex and Mrs. Jo Ann Abernathy Ms. Amy Anderson Ms. Susan Barrs Ms. Deborah D. Bivins Mr. and Mrs. John E. Brookes Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Byars Mr. Keith Starnes Mr. Arnold D. Wallace Ms. Charlotte Smith Abner Ms. Brenda Lindley-Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bass Mr. Dennis W. Black Ms. Connie B. Brooks Mr. James and Mrs. Karen Byers Mr. Michael E. Stedham Dr. David and Mrs. Jeannie Walters Mr. and Mrs. Benny Abney Mr. Jim and Mrs. Dot Anderson Mr. William Bass Mr. Jimmy Black Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Bynum Ms. Helen S. Stephens Mr. Michael C. Walters Ms. Carolyn Abood Mr. Ted and Mrs. Judy Anderson Ms. Naleesa D. Bates Ms. Linda Kay Blackburn Ms. Jamie Brooks-Rice Ms. Barbara Byrd Mr. Michael and Mrs. Charissa Mr. Albert Ward, Jr. Ms. Karen Abrams Ms. Judy C. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Bates Ms. Gay Blackwell Mr. George R. Brothers Ms. Becky R. Byrd Stephens Mr. Danny K. Warrell Ms. Henrietta Acker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anglea Ms. Helen Batson Mrs. Lucille Blackwood Mr. Kevin Browder Ms. Brenda W. Byrd Mr. Russell Steward Ms. Betty Ann Watkins Mr. and Mrs. Donald Adams Mr. Darren and Mrs. Kimberly Anglin Ms. Marcelle Battle Ms. Brianna Bladen Dr. and Mrs. Glen Browder Mr. and Mrs. Robin K. Byrom Mr. Charles and Mrs. Marie Stewart Ms. Hazel B. Watters Mr. Alton and Mrs. Brenda Adams Mr. Peter and Mrs. Wanda Anzulewicz Mr. Toney Battle Mr. Alan Blair Ms. Alice Chamlis Brown Mr. Billy C. Cabbil Mr. Randall Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Bob Weathers Mr. David James Adams Mr. Steven Michael Armstrong Ms. Bessie Battle-Williams Mr. Charles E. Blair Mr. Brandon Brown Ms. Diana Cadwallader Mr. Ronald R. Stewart Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Joyce Webb Ms. Julie P. Adams LTC (Ret) Billy R. Arnold Ms. K. Michelle Battles Mr. Gregory Blake Ms. Connaka R. Brown Ms. Allison Cain Mr. James Michael Stiefel Mr. Dewayne Wells Ms. Michelle Adams Ms. Kathryn Arnold Mr. John Bauer, Jr. Ms. Holli Blass Mr. Phillip and Mrs. Cynthia Brown Ms. Ruth Cain Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Stoker Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Westmoreland Ms. Sonja Adams Mr. Randy and Mrs. Linda Arp Ms. Tracie Bayer Ms. Patricia Abercrombie Blount Ms. Grace C. Brown Mr. Thomas V. Caldwell Ms. Rita Stone Mr. Matthew G. Whitaker Mr. Tyler Adams Mr. Marlin Arrington Ms. Phyllis Bayes Mr. Tracy Blount Mr. Harold S. Brown Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Lynne Caldwell Ms. Charlene Bazzle Mr. Kyle E. Bluestein Ms. Jacqueline Brown Ms. Georgia Calhoun Mr. Marshall Beall Mr. Ken Bodiford Mr. Jerry N. Brown Ms. Naquisha L. Calhoun Mr. Tony Beam Mr. Charles L. Bohannon Mr. Kenneth Brown Ms. Donna Yarbrough Callan Tolulola Dawodu, Senior - Nursing Ms. Joyce Bearden Mr. A. Richard Bohanon Ms. Kimberly D. Brown Dr. Kenneith Calvert Carol Layne Lawler Memorial Scholarship 2012-2013 Student Recipient Mr. and Mrs. George Beasley Mr. and Mrs. James Bohanon Ms. Martha S. Brown Mr. William and Mrs. Sherry Calvert Mr. Dale Beason Mr. Joshua S. Bolton Ms. Twanna Brown Ms. Diana Camargo Mr. Ron Beaucham Mr. A. L. and Mrs. Rachel Bonds Mr. Gil and Mrs. Sherry Bruce Mr. Elton Camp Tolulola Dawodu of Lagos, Nigeria, is a senior nursing major at Jacksonville State University. She finds Ms. Donna D. Beavers Ms. Ruby Jo Bonds Ms. Jean J. Brumbeloe Mr. Forrest and Mrs. Melissa Campbell Ms. Deanna Dean Beck Mr. Allen Bonds Mr. Danny F. Bryan Ms. Gerry Campbell JSU to be a very friendly campus with an extremely supportive staff. “I especially love the International Mr. Charles D. Becraft Ms. Dolores Booth MG (Ret) James D. Bryan Mr. Glenn Campbell House Program that sponsored me to begin my college education at JSU,” says Tolulola. “It is indeed Mr. Gary Beegle Ms. Angie Boozer Ms. Sue Bryan Ms. Lesa Campbell a home away from home.” She works as an academic tutor at JSU’s Academic Center for Excellence Mr. Neal M. Belitsky Mr. Jadie M. and Mrs. Dianne Boozer Mr. and Mrs. William B. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Cantwell Mr. Devon and Mrs. Christy Bell Mr. Ray Boozer Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Mary Bryant and is a certified nursing assistant at Jacksonville Health and Rehab. She also sings in the choir at Mr. James and Mrs. Beth Carder Ms. Jane O. Bell Ms. Vickie Boozer Mr. Jack Kenney Bryant Mr. Donald Lamar Cardwell her local church and serves as a leader of its college ministry program. After graduating this spring, Ms. Krystle E. Bell Mr. William and Mrs. Ann Boozer Ms. Kristan Bryant Mr. Thomas Carleson Tolulola seeks to work as a registered nurse in the United States for five to ten years before entering Ms. Donna Benefield Ms. Vickie Borrell Ms. Mabel Bryant Ms. Kathy Carlyle Ms. Scarlet Bryant medical school to become a doctor. Her long term career goal is to work as a medical missionary and Mr. Jim and Mrs. Barbara Bennett Ms. Lena M. Boswell Ms. Jackie Carmack Mr. Douglas S. Bennett Mr. Brent Bottoms Ms. Sharon L. Bryant Mr. Charles Carpenter improve the healthcare system of her home country. Mr. Tony M. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Barry Bouchillon Dr. Kirby and Mrs. Shirley Bryant Mr. Clay T. Carpenter Ms. Alisa M. Bentley Ms. Catherine S. Bowden Ms. Kimberly A. Buce Ms. Bernice P. Carr

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 49 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future Ms. Tracey Carr Mr. James Clayton Mr. Marc Comisac Mr. Timothy Cummings Ms. Lynne Duck Mr. Michael Foltz Ms. Deborah M. Godwin Ms. Carol Shannon-Hall Ms. Ginger R. Carroll Mr. Ronald Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Conaway Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cunningham Ms. Charlotte C. Duckett Mr. Addison E. and Mrs. Linda Ford Ms. Jana Godwin Ms. June Codianne Mr. Jimmy W. Carroll Mr. Archie J. Cleckler Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Linda Cone Mr. Hugh Cunningham Ms. Patricia Duckworth Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Ford Ms. Tammy Lyn Goggia Mr. Tracy D. Hall Ms. Lisa Carroll Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Georgene Mr. Brian Connell Ms. Simonia Cunningham Ms. Briana Duke Mr. James Morris Ford, Jr. Ms. Ashleigh P. Goggins Ms. Patsy Hammett Mrs. Sandra Carroll Cleckler Ms. Angelia Conner Ms. Alice J. Curtis Mr. Christopher M. Duke Ms. Joan Ford Mr. and Mrs. Terrel Goggins Ms. Ruth Hammon Ms. Edith Carter Ms. Linda Clement Mr. William and Mrs. Sherri Conner Ms. Pamela J. Curtis Mr. Joel Duke Ms. Jill Ford Ms. Ella E. Goodwin Mr. Robert and Mrs. Elaine LTC Joseph Carter Mr. Freddy Clements Mr. Pete and Mrs. Roxana Conroy Ms. Whitney E. Curtis Mr. Ronnie and Mrs. Vicki Dukes Mr. Stephen A. Fordham Ms. Vickie Gord Hammonds Ms. Patrice E. Carter Mr. Larry Russell Clemmer Mr. and Mrs. Billy R. Cook Mr. David Curvin Ms. Cathy Duncan Ms. Teresa Ross Forrester Mr. James Gordon Mr. John Hamner Ms. Yolanda Brumfield Carter Ms. Charlene Cleveland Mr. Jeffrey A. and Mrs. Brooke Cook Mr. Larry Ralph Curvin Ms. Martha Joan Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Foster Dr. Douglas Gordon Mr. Rick and Mrs. Mary Hanby Mr. Jeffrey D. Cash Mr. Jerry Cleveland Mr. Jack S. Cook LTC and Mrs. Jason D. Czar Mr. Michael and Mrs. Sharhonda Ms. Patricia Foster Ms. Elysa W. Gordon Ms. Susan Hancock Ms. Cristina Catlett Mr. Samuel Clevenger Dr. Llewellyn Cook Mr. Craig and Mrs. Susan Dabbs Duncan Ms. Rikesha Suelena Foster Mr. Jeffrey Gordon Dr. and Mrs. James E. Hanks Mr. Thomas J. Cato Mr. David K. Click Mr. Danny M. Cooley Ms. Rosemary B. Dallam Ms. Shirley S. Duncan Ms. Tiffani S. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Dee Gorey Mr. Roy Hanlin Mr. Larry W. Causby Mr. and Mrs. Marion Clifton Ms. Elizabeth Cooley Mr. R. L. and Mrs. Patricia Dalton, Jr. Ms. Wanda Dunahm Ms. Patsy Fowler Ms. Elizabeth Gorham Ms. Helen Hannah Ms. Catherine Causey Ms. Sherry Cline Mr. Andrew Cooper Ms. Joyce Morgan Danford Ms. Claire Dunn Ms. A. Jane Fox Ms. Michele Gortney Mr. Dale Harbin and Mrs. Donna Ms. Claudia Cauthen Ms. Ardith Williams Coates Mr. Gayland Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Danforth Mr. Sherburne W. Dunn Ms. Gail Fox Mr. Joseph Goswick Harbin Slick Ms. Leigha M. Cauthen Ms. Veda L. Coates Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Cooper Mr. Eddie Daniel Ms. Landi C. Dunne Dr. Nancy Fox Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Paula Grace Mr. Jerry Harbour Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Chambers Mr. James Cobb Mr. Tyler Cooper Mrs. Judy Darnell Ms. Holly Durbin Ms. Antionette D. Frails Ms. Susan Wright Grace Mr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Harden Ms. Patsy S. Chambers Ms. Jo Ann Cobb Ms. Emilea Smith Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Darnell Mr. Gordon Emory Durham, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Frasier Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Grady Mr. Gerald Paul Harding Ms. Carol Champion Ms. Rachel Cobb Mr. Robert E. Copeland Ms. Mary Jim Daugherty Ms. Vicky Durham Ms. Bonnie Fredricks Ms. April Graham Ms. Nancy Ann Harding Mr. Jimmy W. Champion Ms. Helen Cobia Mr. William Coplin, Jr. Ms. Cynthia L. Davenport Ms. Kimberly Durr Ms. Windy Freeman Ms. Diane S. Graham Ms. Gina P. Hardman Mr. and Mrs. W. Gregory Chandler Mr. Fred Coble Ms. Kimberly Corbin Mr. James D. Davenport Mr. James Dyar Mr. Forrest A. French Mr. Glen Graham Mr. Jeremy D. Hardy Mr. Bart Chandler Ms. Marolyn Cochran Mr. Bruce Cornutt David E. Milam, CPA, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jerry H. Dyar Mr. Robert French Mr. and Mrs. John S. Graham Ms. Patricia F. Hardy Mr. Erwin Chandra Mr. Michael Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cornutt Ms. Alicia Davis Mr. Clark Dyer Mr. and Mrs. David Freshour Mr. and Mrs. John-Bauer Graham Mr. James H. Harlow Mrs. Jimmie Chapman Mr. M. Dale Cockrill Ms. Charlotte Ligon Cosby Ms. Darlett Davis Ms. Ruth Dyer Ms. Frances C. Fry Mr. Randy Grammer Ms. Marianne Harmon Mr. Nicholas Charles Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Carol Codding Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Costas Mr. and Mrs. David Davis Mr. William R. Earley Mr. James Frye Mr. Christopher L. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Harner Ms. Willie Kate Charley Ms. Jennifer Cofield Ms. Ernestine Cothran Mr. Edwin F. Davis, Jr. Mr. William Eason, Jr. Ms. Emily Fuller Mr. Gary and Mrs. Jo Evelyn Gray Mr. Jeremy D. Harper CPT Janie Chatham Ms. Ranae Coheley Mr. Joe Cotney Ms. Elizabeth S. Davis Mr. John C. Edgecomb Ms. Jane A. Fuller Mr. Howard W. Gray, Jr. Mr. John Harper Ms. Theresa Chatman Mr. David and Mrs. Sharon Coheley Mr. Richard L. Cotney Mr. Greg and Mrs. Sherron Davis Mr. William Ekey Mr. Mark Fuller Dr. Larry Gray Mr. Michael Grant Harper Ms. Jeri Chauta Mr. James Randall Coker Mr. Arthur Cottingham Mr. James M. Davis Ms. Donna Elling-Thompson Mr. Robert and Mrs. Dianne Fuller Ms. Marylene Gray Ms. Amber Harrell Ms. Tuwanda Childs Ms. Sharon F. Coker Mr. Colin Cotton Ms. Janis H. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lee Ellis Mr. James Fulmer Ms. Brenda D. Green Ms. Angela Garrett Harrell Ms. Brenda Choron Ms. Emmalie Cole Ms. Deborah Russell Ms. Paulette Phillips Davis Mr. Robert Ellis, II Ms. Bonnie Funderburg Mr. Donald W. Green Ms. Carley Harrell Mr. Greg Christian Ms. Janice Cole Mr. George F. Cox Dr. and Mrs. Randall Davis Mr. John and Mrs. Betty Ellison Gadsden Music Club Mr. James R. Green Mr. Brian Harris Ms. Cheryl Christopher Mr. Jeffery Cole Ms. Patsy Cox Dr. Rick and Mrs. Lea Davis Mr. Shane Ellison Mr. James L. and Mrs. Sharon Gaines Ms. Jill W. Green Mr. Donald W. Harris Mr. Dustin Christopher Mr. and Mrs. Marion B. Cole Mr. William Cox Ms. Ruth E. Davis Ms. Martha Ellison Ms. Laura Gallagher Ms. Joni Green Mr. Tim and Mrs. Donna Harris Church of the Good Shepherd Mr. Randall Cole Mr. Joshua C. Craft Mr. Samuel Davis Mr. Richie L. Ellison COL James Franklin Gamble Ms. Kimberly Green Mr. Gary and Mrs. Linda Harris Ms. Noemi B. Churchill Mrs. Shane Cole Ms. Marjorie B. Crawford Mr. Terry L. Davis Ms. Brittany L. Elrod Mr. and Mrs. Wiley A. Gammon Mr. Robert Green Mr. Joseph Harris Ms. Pamela J. Clanton Ms. Beverly Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Crenshaw Ms. Vanessa L. Davis Mr. Joe and Mrs. Frances Elrod Ms. Jennifer Gardiner Mr. Steve and Mrs. Miriam Green Ms. Rita Harris Mr. Charles Clare Ms. Cathy Coleman Ms. Louise Crews Mrs. William G. Davis Mr. and Mrs. John R. Emerson Ms. Ann Marie Gardner Mr. George Greene Mr. Carl Harrison Ms. Corliss C. Clark Ms. Dodie Coleman Ms. Judith Crider Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Emfinger Mr. Charles M. Gardner Ms. Jane Greene Ms.Cathy Champion Harrison Mr. David Lloyd Clark Mr. Jason Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Larry F. Criswell Dr. Kenneth W. H. Day Mr. Timothy Enalls Mr. Kevin D. Gardner Ms. Judith J. Greene Mr. Jason M. Harrison Ms. Jayne Clark Mr. Markee Deon Coleman Ms. Nancy Criswell Mr. Charles De Arman Mr. Pequer Q. English Ms. Elaine Gargus Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Greene Mr. Robert and Mrs. Judy Harrison Mr. Lamar Clark Ms. Rosie Nell Coleman Ms. Karen Crockett Mr. Auber Dean Mr. James Epik Ms. Bethany Garmn Ms. Lynn C. Johnson Mr. Robert and Mrs. Cornelia Hart Mr. T. Alan Clark Mr. and Mrs. John Collier Mr. Brent Lee Crowder Mr. John Deason Ms. Lori Epik Ms. Maxine Garmon Mr. Walter Greenhall Ms. Jo C. Hart Ms. Andrea Clayton Dr. Myrtice J. Collins Mr. Coy and Mrs. Judith Culver Ms. Martha Sue Deason Episcopal Church Women - Grace Ms. Raena Garmon Dr. Kelly and Mrs. Karen Gregg Ms. Beth Hartley Ms. Carol Clayton Ms. B. Michelle Combs Mr. John Culver Ms. Michelle Deazley Episcopal Church Ms. Janis Garner Ms. Christi Gregg Mr. David and Mrs. Mary Hartman Ms. Dalene Decker CPL Frederick Perry Erkins Ms. Vicki M. Garrard Ms. Angela Grennier Mr. M. Raymond Harwell Mr. James T. Decker Ms. Annette Espy Ms. Elania Garrett Mr. James D. Griffey Mr. Elma Haskew, Jr. Ms. Christine Deed Mr. Jamie and Mrs. Donna Etheredge Ms. Jennifer Garrett Ms. Connie Griffin Ms. Cindy Hawkins Mr. Brian T. Degaetano Ms. Elaine Eubanks Mr. William H. Garrett Mr. L. Troy Griffin Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hawkins, Jr. Is Your Name Missing? Mr. Guy D. Deluca Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Evans Garrett Counseling & Consulting Dr. Nell Griffin Mr. William Hawkins Mr. Keith Dempsey Ms. Janet Ezekiel Ms. Wendy Garrison Mr. Jeremy Ray Griffith Mr. Winston T. and Mrs. Patricia Hay Ms. Sabrina Dempsey Mr. Farid Farahan Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gaskin Ms. Mary Lou Griffith Ms. Janice B. Haydu Listed in this report to donors are all contributions made during 2012 to Jacksonville Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dempsey, III Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fargason Ms. Jessica Gattis Ms. Angela G. Griggs Mr. Rod L. Hayes State University through the JSU Foundation, the fundraising arm of the univer- Mr. William and Mrs. Mary Dendy Mr. Kenneth E. Farler Mr. Rodney Geer Ms. Carrie M. Griggs Ms. Beverly Haynes sity. Every effort has been made to verify names for accuracy and completeness. If Ms. Kathy A. Denney Mr. Daniel Farr Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gentry Mr. Charles and Mrs. Nancy Griggs Mr. and Mrs. Delton Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Jerrold Denson Ms. Joyce Farrell Ms. Jasmine George Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grimes Mr. Glen and Mrs. Tammy Haynes your name is not included and you think it should be, the following may explain the Mr. Edwin L. Deupree Mr. Stephen W. Farros Ms. Sharon George Ms. Kathy Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Haynes omission. Mr. Oscar H. Dewberry Mr. Anthony Fava Ms. Pamela N. Getty Mr. Larry Grimes Mr. Jerry Haynie Ms. Sarah A DeWeese Ms. Rebecca D. Fearon Mr. Mohammad Ghayournejadian Mr. Zachary and Mrs. Whitney Grimes Mr. Joe M. Hazelrig Mr. Shannon Dewitt Mr. Donald G. Fears Mr. Kay K. Gibbs Mr. Willard L. Grizzard Ms. Carol A. Head 1. You made your gift prior to January 1, 2012, or after December 31, 2012. Dr. Carmine and Mrs. Susan DiBiase Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ferguson Ms. Carol Jean Gibson Mr. Larry C. Grogan Mr. R. Glenn Heathcock Ms. Angela L. Dickert Mr. Edward J. Ferjak Ms. Anita Gilbert Ms. Anita Grooms Ms. Nan Hedgspeth Mr. and Mrs. James Dickinson Ms. Barbara Ferrigno Ms. Staci Lynn Gilbert Ms. Beth Guarnieri Mr. David Heffelfinger 2. You made a pledge instead of a gift. This listing includes only gifts received. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Diffley Ms. Shirley Ferry Ms. Anne M. Giles Ms. Peggy B. Gudger Ms. Nancy Hellams If you made a pledge during 2012 but elected not to begin payment on it until Ms. Carol Elam Dillard Ms. Brooke Jaye Fielding Mr. and Mrs. W. Charles Gillespie Mr. Carroll Gulledge Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hembree Ms. Tracy Dillon Mr. Michael R. Fincher Ms. Angela Gilliland Ms. Petula Gunn Ms. Glenda Hemozkiy after December 31, 2012, you will be listed on next year’s Honor Roll. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dobbins Mr. Jim S. Finlay Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gilliland, Jr. Mr. Eugene Gurley Ms. Lani M. Henderson Ms. Joyce Dobbs Mr. Robert Finley Ms. Patsy B. Gilmore Ms. Kay G. Gurley Ms. Lisa Henderson 3. We goofed. Even though the listings were checked and rechecked, mistakes could Mr. Robert Dobbs First United Methodist Church Mr. and Mrs. Derek Gindlesperger Mr. Milton and Mrs. Denise Gwin Ms. Janie Y. Hendrix Mr. Terry and Mrs. Suzanne Dobson Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Fisk, Jr. Ms. Mary Givens Mr. Lothar W. Hadder Ms. Jessica L. Hendrix have been made. We humbly apologize in advance. If you have questions, please Ms. Katharine S. Donahue Ms. Barbara Fletcher Mr. Jerry Lamar Gladden Ms. Valisa L. Hadley Ms. Elizabeth P. Henley contact the JSU Foundation office at (256) 782-5306 or (800) 231-5291 extension Ms. Jennifer Donovan Ms. Gloria Floyd Ms. Bobbie M. Glassco Dr. Garrett J. Hagan, Jr. Ms. Iris L. Henry Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Doss Ms. Kimberly Vann Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Glover Ms. Mai L. Hagan Mr. Steven D. Henry 5306 so we can recheck our records and make the necessary corrections. Our e-mail Mr. Robert Downing Ms. Rose Flurry Mr. Nicholas A. Goble Mr. Jack Haggard Ms. Alisha Henson address is [email protected]. Ms. Hillary A. Downs Dr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Fockele Mr. Leo D. Goddard Ms. Maisie Hales Mr. Kenneth Herlong Ms. Toni Marie Driskill Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Folsom, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Godfrey Ms. Kathy Haley Mr. Jerry L. Herrell

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 51 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future Mr. Steven and Mrs. Emily Herriott Mr. Jonathan Hosler Mr. Van Lee Jacobs Ms. Martha Justice Mr. and Mrs. James D. Hicks Ms. Christianne C. Houston Mr. George Jarrell Mr. John Kadle Mr. Jimmy Hicks Ms. Donna Houston Mr. Charles and Mrs. Mary Jarrell Mr. Lawrence Kallus Ms. Frances Higginbotham Ms. Genny L. Howard Ms. Susan J. Jeffers Mr. Firat Karsu Tamicka Jones, Senior - Nursing Ms. Cathy Higgins Mr. Leon M. and Mrs. Susan Howard Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Jenkins Mr. Kenichi Kato Mr. William Higgins Mr. Mike Howard Mr. Michael Jenkins Ms. Peggy Anderson Keasler Barbara Moersch Scholarship 2012-2013 Student Recipient Ms. Carrie Hightower Ms. Sandra M. Howard Ms. Sherry Jenkins Ms. Carolyn Keech Mr. Dennis Hightower Mr. Steven and Mrs. April Howard Mr. John Jennings Ms. Gloria C. Keel Tamicka Jones of Oxford, Ala., is a senior majoring in nursing. JSU is special to her because of the Rev Grant Hignight Mr. Gary Howell Ms. Susan Kennedy-Jennings Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Marianne Keith Mr. and Mrs. David Hilburn Mr. Robert Howell Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jensen COL and Mrs. Charles D. Keith, Jr. excellent opportunities it provides its students to excel both academically and in developing great Ms. Alicia Hill Mr. William B. Howell Ms. Valerie P. Jensen MAJ George R. Kelley, Jr. character traits. “The leadership that is available to students helps provide a strong foundation that Ms. Debbie Hill Mr. and Mrs. William T. Howle Ms. Kathleen Jester Mr. Donald and Mrs. Jackie Kelley is needed to achieve goals and accomplishments,” says Tamicka. Currently Tamicka is working in Ms. Gina Hubbard Ms. Leslie Jewell Dr. and Mrs. James F. Kelley Ms. Heather Hill a local hospital. She plans to continue her career as a registered nurse and work towards moving into Dr. and Mrs. Lester Hill, Jr. Mr. James and Mrs. Jane Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. W. Richard Johns Ms. Mary Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Hill Mr. and Mrs. Al Hudgins Mr. R. Larry Johns Mr. Calvin Kennedy a management position. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and hiking. Ms. Vanessa C. Sparrow Hill Ms. Betty Jo Hudson Ms. Lee Rhea Mabry Ms. Dorothy Kennedy Ms. Christa Hilley Ms. Carol Hudson Ms. Alicia Johnson Mr. Earnest L. Kennedy Ms. Stephanie L. Hillman Ms. Kim Hudson Mr. Andrew Johnson Ms. Verlinda Kennedy Ms. Brandi Hilson Ms. Marilyn Hudson Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Debra Johnson Mr. Walter Kennedy Ms. Kelly E. Hinds Mr. Samuel Hudson Mr. Bruce W. Johnson Ms. Rebecca J. Kenney Mr. James P. and Mrs. Stacey Matthews Mr. Michael McWaters Mr. Jerry F. Hinkle Ms. Michelle Huffer Ms. Carolyn Johnson Ms. Kathleen Melton Kennington Ms. Deborah Landers-Scott Mr. and Mrs. John J. Lombardi Mr. Kenneth A. Matthews Ms. Erma Hinson Ms. Ophelia Ann Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Cary Dale Johnson Ms. Sherri Kent Mr. Clyde Lane Mr. Lee London, Jr. Mr. Hugh A. and Mrs. Suzanne Ms. Regina Humphries Matthews Mr. Alan Hipps Ms. Glenda Hull Ms. Elizabeth O. Johnson Ms. Letetia Kestler Ms. Shelly Laney Ms. Lisa Long McWhorter, Jr. Ms. Linda McCoy Mattox Ms. Danon L. Hoagland Mr. Tony Hulsey Ms. Felicia Johnson Ms. Frances Kidd Mr. and Mrs. Joel Langford Ms. Susan I. Long Ms. Deborah Meadows Mr. John Maurer Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Doris Hobbs Mr. Wilburn and Mrs. Martha Mr. James D. Johnson Mr. James and Mrs. Kathy Kilgo Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Langley Ms. Vicki T. Long Mr. Jerome Measles Mr. Michael A. Maxwell Ms. Suzanne J. Hobbs Hunkapiller Mr. James R. Johnson Mrs. Rhonda Kilgo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Langston Ms. June Longshore Mr. Walter W. Medlock Ms. Veronica J. May Mr. and Mrs. George T. Hoblitzell, Jr. Mr. Mitchell Hunt Mr. Jamie R. Johnson Ms. Cindy Kilgore Ms. Diane Langwith Ms. Natalie A. Lopez Mr. and Mrs. William Meeks Mr. and Mrs. James H. Mayben Mr. Richard Hodges Ms. Carole Hunter Ms. Jennifer T. Johnson Ms. Martha Killion Ms. Beverly Lashall Ms. Virginia Love Ms. Kimberly Megill Ms. Sydni Maye Mr. Charles Hoffman III Mr. Vincent Hunter Ms. Julia Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Rex Killough Ms. Kelli Lasseter Mr. Opal R. Lovett Mr. Forrest Walls Meigs Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mayfield, Jr. Mr. Paul Hoffman Mr. William C. and Mrs. Alice Hurst Ms. Karen Johnson Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Ida King Ms. Marzell Lasseter Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lovin Mr. Randle Mellen Ms. Tracy Mayfield Ms. Angela Hoge Ms. Karen Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Marion Johnson Dr. Nina Marrs King LTC Whitt and Mrs. Jeffie Latham Mr. Fred T. Lovvorn, Jr. Ms. Faye Meluch Mr. and Mrs. George Mayne Mr. Chris and Mrs. Renea Holcomb Ms. Lana Hurst Mr. Roger A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs*. Rufus Kinney Mr. Chad Latta Mr. and Mrs. Justin D. Lovvorn Ms. Nikki A. Meroney Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. McAbee Ms. Ellen Holcomb Mr. Randy and Mrs. Julieann Hurst Ms. Ruth M. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Kirby Mr. Franklin and Mrs. Susan Latta Ms. Lisa Lovvorn Ms. Bettye Meyer Ms. Janet McBroom Ms. Kendra Holcomb Ms. Debra Hutchins Ms. Jean M. Johnson Ms. Kelli M. Kirby Mr. Kenneth Lauyans Mr. Scott Loyd Dr. John C. Milewicz Mr. Ralph D. McCall, Jr. Mr. George W. Holcombe, Jr. Mr. Thomas Hutchins Ms. Sallie Johnston Mr. Keith and Mrs. Kim Kirby Mr. Marc Laxer Ms. Kimberly B. Lumpkin Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Melinda Miller Mr. and Mrs. William McCall Mr. R. Stanley Holcombe Mr. Douglas P. Hutchinson Ms. Lana J. Joiner Mr. Kenneth Kirkland Mr. William H. Lazenby Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gene Lusk Ms. Heather C. Miller Ms. Whitney C. McCarson Ms. Susan Holder Mr. Dan Huth Ms. Martha Gail Joiner Dr. and Mrs. John Kirkpatrick Mr. Bill and Mrs. Deborah Leach Ms. Ann Lyda Ms. Kathleen Miller Ms. Kayla McCay Ms. Linda Holland Mr. and Mrs. Richard John Hutnik Ms. Anna L. Jones Mrs. Ginger Batcheler Kisela Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Leach Dr. James and Mrs. Katherine Lyday, Mr. Larry Miller Ms. Donna L. McCleskey Mr. Gary and Mrs. Lynne Mr. John J. Hyde Mr. Charles and Mrs. Linda Jones Mr. Grover H. Kitchens, II Mr. and Mrs. Steve League Jr. Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Katherine Miller Mr. George Jeffery McCool Hollingsworth Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hydrick Ms. Deloria Rawls Jones Mr. Michael Kittrell Mr. Joseph W. Leary, Jr. Ms. Virginia B. Lyons Ms. Sylvia L. Miller Ms. Carol E. McCord Ms. Stacy Holloway Dr. Robert Hymer Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Jones Ms. Amie H. Knight Ms. Carolyn Lee Mr. Wallace and Mrs. Glendacile LTC Victor L. and Mrs. Vera D. Miller Mr. James and Mrs. Jana McCourry Mr. Roger and Mrs. Beatrice Holman IBM Corporation Ms. Frances E. Jones Mr. Kristopher Knight Mr. Charles Lee Lyons Mr. Barry A. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Johnny McCrary Mr. Buford D. and Mrs. Betty Holt Mr. Harold and Mrs. Dean Igou Mr. John J. Jones Mr. William Lee Knight Mr. John D. Lee, Jr. Ms. Helena Mabrey Mr. Robert Mills Ms. Linda McCrelles Mr. and Mrs. Kerry R. Holt Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Donna Ingram Ms. Ladonna K. Jones Mr. Cecil C. Knowles, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Lemmond Mr. Donald Macargel Ms. Catherine A. Minerich Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCullars Mr. Joseph Hood Mr. James E. Ingram Mr. Marlon F. Jones Ms. Buffa S. Koontz Les Amis Study Club Ms. Kim Macinnis Ms. Kathy D. Minton Ms. Sandi J. McCullough Mr. James William Hooks Mrs. Marilyn G. Ingram Ms. Carrie Jones Ms. Patricia Gibbins Koors Ms. Betty Lester Ms. Virginia MacRae Ms. Lindsey Minton Ms. Barbara McCutchins Ms. Mary B. Hooks Mr. Keith Irvine Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jones, Jr. Ms. Janet R. Kornegay Ms. Sharon Lester Mr. and Mrs. Timothy MacTaggart Ms. Jean Keel Mitchell Ms. Linda McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Hopkins Mr. Chuck Isbell Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones, Sr. Ms. Jane Koury Ms. Betty Lewis Ms. Ashley Michelle Maddox Ms. Kimberly L. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. McDermott Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Louise Hopper Ms. Lea Isbell Ms. Ruth Brown Jones Ms. Janie Kratzert Mr. Clark Lewis Mr. and Mrs. James H. Maddux , Jr. Mr. Steven Mitchell, Jr. Ms. Catherine McDonald Ms. Remona Sharp Hopper Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Diane Israel Mr. Sam Jones, Jr. Dr. Daniel Krejci Mr. David Lewis Mr. David H. Mahaffey Ms. Martha Mitchell Ms. Jacqueline McElderry Mr. James and Mrs. Jane Hopson Mr. Andrew D. Jackson Mr. Derrick Jordan Mr. William A. Lacey Mr. Franklin T. Lewis Justice Jim and Mrs. Gale Main Mr. Rex Mitchell Mr. Joe McElroy Ms. Cindy Hoptroff Ms. Ariel J. Jackson Ms. Donnita Jorges Ms. Jill S. Lackey Ms. Kathleen Lewis Mr. Fred and Mrs. Anita Maki Mr. Tony and Mrs. Joann Mitchell Ms. Linna McElroy Mr. Christopher Horne Mr. James H. Jackson Ms. Madeline Jorges Mr. Peter T. Lafakis Ms. Meredith B. Lewis Mr. Steve Malcom Ms. Valerie Mitchell Mr. Mathew McEntyre Ms. Donna E. Horne Ms. Patricia Jackson JSU English Department Mr. Stephen J. LaFollette Ms. Cathy D. Liang Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Malone Ms. Rhonda Mitchum Mr. and Mrs. Paul McFall Ms. Sara C. Horrocks Mrs. Suzanne B. Jackson Mr. Luiz J Juan Ms. Taylor Lamb Ms. Ethna Licata Ms. Kelly Mangus Maltagliati Ms. Lydia G. Mix Ms. Jerry B. McGaugh Ms. Gloria P. Horton Mr. John Jacobs Ms. Sandra A. Julich Mr. Thomas W. Lamberth Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lindblom Ms. Debora Reaves Mange Ms. Pamela W. Mixon Ms. Dinah H. McGowan Ms. Kathy Horton Ms. Pamela Jacobs Ms. Glenda A. Justice Ms. Paige Landers Mr. J. Cecil Lindley Ms. Andrea R. Manley Mr. Lawson Mize Ms. Sara S. Lindsay Mr. Steven Manley Ms. Betty McGriff Mr. Jamie Moncrief Mr. Leon Lindsey Mr. and Mrs. John G. Mann Mr. John McGriff Ms. Wanda Moncus Mr. Tony Lindsey Ms. Robyn Mann Mr. James D. McGuire Ms. Jana Monday Levi Hulsey, Junior - Management Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lisborg Mr. Gibril Mansaray Ms. Joyce H. McKinney Ms. Angela Moody Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Little, Jr. Ms. Lanis G. Marbut Ms. Karen McKinney Ms. Frances A. Moon Wells Fargo Scholarship 2012-2013 Student Recipient Mr. Ernie Littlefield Mr. and Mrs. Scott Marcum Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McKinney Ms. Antionette L. Moore Ms. Wilma R. Littleton Ms. Amy Marolt Mr. Charles and Mrs. Margaret Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Moore Ms. Frances Engle Litzel Mr. Bobby and Mrs. Betty Martin McLeod Mr. Juan Moore Levi Hulsey of Fruithurst, Ala., is a junior majoring in management. He says JSU is special to him Ms. Lanita Lloyd Mr. Darryl Martin Ms. Kelly McMahan Mr. Keith B. Moore because of its environment and “down-home” feel. “The faculty and staff are some of the nicest, most Ms. Lori H. Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Martin Mr. John and Mrs. Lisa McManaway, Mr. Bryan S. Morgan IV helpful people I have ever met,” says Levi. “It’s not uncommon to have a conversation with a stranger Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lockett Mr. Donald P. Martin Mr. Christopher J. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. W. Jason Lockmiller Mr. and Mrs. Everett P. Martin COL (Ret) James T. McManus Ms. Dona Morgan on the way to class.” Levi is a supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and a nursing home Ms. Abby Lockridge Mr. Harvey A. Martin, III Mr. Rodney McMillian Mr. Charles and Mrs. Brenda Morgan volunteer. He enjoys working on the farm, gardening, riding horses and spending time with his family. Mr. J. Dennis Lockridge Mr. James R. Martin Mr. Dixon and Mrs. Laurie McNair Mr. Gary and Mrs. Sara Morgan He is very involved in Greek Life on campus, serving as a GO! Leader during summer orientations. Mr. Richard and Mrs. Betty Loeb Mr. and Mrs. John B. Martin Mr. Lane McNaron and Ms. April Mr. Barry and Mrs. Linda Morris Mr. Chris Logan Ms. Laura Nicole Martin Jackson COL Ellis R. Morris His career goal is to develop his own small business. Mr. David Logan Ms. Natalie S. Martin Mr. Charles W. McNutt, Jr. Ms. Frances Knight Morris Mr. Ralph E. Logan Ms. Elizabeth Maryanski Mr. David McPherson Mr. George M. Morris Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Lokey Ms. Willodene Mathews Ms. Dora G. McQueen Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Morris Ms. Katherine Lomax Ms. Doris F. Mathis Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McQueen Ms. Beth P. Morris

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Mr. Phillip Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Ross Osborne Ms. Brenda Pigott Ms. Kathy S. Reyna Mr. Kenneth Scroggin Mr. Reginald A. Smith Ms. Phyllis R. Morrison Mr. Roy Osborne II Ms. Tonya T. Pike Mr. Billy and Mrs. Charlotte Reynolds Dr. and Mrs. Bill Scroggins Ms. Sallie Smith Ways of Giving to the Ms. Renee Simmons Morrison Ms. Alice Oswalt Ms. Cynthia Pilley Mr. and Mrs. John P. Reynolds Mr. Gentery L. Sebastian, Jr. Ms. Shirley R. Smith Dr. Troy and Mrs. Frances Morrison Mr. Jimmy Owen Mr. Ben Pillitary Ms. Martha Reynolds Mr. James and Mrs. Loretta Segars Mr. Taylor M. Smith, Jr. JSU Foundation Ms. Anne Morrow Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Kathy Owens Pine Ridge Farms Mr. Rolfe B. Reynolds Mr. Rodney and Mrs. Deborah Self Mr. Ronald Joel Smitherman Mr. Jeffrey Morrow Mr. Jeppy Owens Ms. Susan Pinkard Ms. Lena Gill Rhinehart Mr. Wallace Self Ms. Anne Smoot Mr. Larry Morton Ms. Karon J. Owens Ms. Nicole M. Pitman Ms. Sharon Rhinehart Self Images Mr. James and Mrs. Teresa Smoot Ms. Melinda Moseley Dr. Lori Owens Ms. Carole Sue Pitts Rev. and Mrs. David Rice LTC F. Hugh Selman Mr. Phillip D. Sinder, Jr. Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Kellee Moses Mr. Steve and Mrs. Melanie Owens Mr. Bradley A. Plante Mr. Glenn Rogers Rice Mr. and Mrs. Lewe H. Sessions Ms. Elaine Snow Ways of giving to the Jacksonville State University Ms. Joyce Moultis Mr. and Mrs. David Ownby, Sr. Ms. Wilma Fischer Playford Ms. Juanita M. Rice Ms. Heather Severns Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Snow Foundation are listed below. If you have questions, Ms. Michelle R. Moulton Dr. Norman Padgett Mr. John J. Plunkett Mr. and Mrs. Allyne L. Richards Mr. Derrick L. Sewell Mr. William Ken Snowden please call the JSU Foundation office at (256) 782-5306 Mr. and Mrs. James W. Mullis, Jr. Mr. Gene Padgham Mr. John Robert Podskoc, Jr. Mr. John L. Richardson Ms. Jessica L. Sewell Ms. Linda Snyder or (800) 231-5291 extension 5306, or send an e-mail Ms. Lucretia Murdock Mr. Rodney Max Pair Ms. Ann Poe Ms. Margaret Bauer Richardson Ms. Remona Kay Sewell Mr. Alessandro Soares to [email protected]. Mr. Robert Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Micheal W. Palmer Mr. and Mrs. James Poe Mr. T. Lynn and Mrs. Marilyn Ms. Ann N. Sexton Mr. and Mrs. David M. Sok Mr. and Mrs. Walter Murry Ms. Barbara Jean Panazze Ms. Connie Pointer Richardson Ms. Paige N. Shaddix Ms. Linda L. Sosebee Mr. Danny M. Musick Drs. William and Elaine Pannell Ms. Heather Pollard Mr. Terry Wilson Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shaddix Mr. Jason Soth Mr. Donald Brent Myers Ms. Caitlen Ann Parish Mr. Freddie Pollard Ms. Pam Richey Mr. Greg Shadrick Mr. and Mrs. Clay Sparks Current Gifts Mr. Jackie Myers Ms. Barbara A. Parker Ms. Lisa Polsky COL William F. Rickett, Jr. Mr. Michael S. Shadrick Ms. Donna Sparks Judge C. Thomas Nail Ms. Christina S. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Donny Ponder Ms. Celeste Ricks Mr. Scot W. Shankles Mr. and Mrs. Freddie R. Spears Mr. and Mrs. George Nancarrow Ms. Sherri Holcomb Ms. Izola D. Porter Mr. Bobby Riley Ms. Crystal Sharp Dr. and Mrs. Dan Spector Cash: Mr. Danny Nance Parman Products, LLC Mr. Timothy Posey Mr. Richard Riley Mrs. Mary Sharp Mr. Sean C. Spell Checks ensure donors a proper record of their contributions. Mr. Bill and Mrs. Deva Nash Ms. Cheryl Parr Mr. David Pounds Mr. John H. Risse Mr. Dalton Abraham Sharpton Mr. Douglas E. Spells Make checks payable to the Jacksonville State University National Writing Project Ms. Keri Parrack Mr. Art Povyeryennov Ms. Paula Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sheheane Ms. Suzanne A. Spiceland Foundation. The JSU Foundation will provide receipts, Mr. Andrew V. Nazareth Ms. Melissa Ann Parris Ms. Amy D. Powell Mr. Ronald Roberson Mr. Charles E. Shell Ms. Jimmie Nell Spivey which may be required by the IRS. Ms. Debra Neal Mr. Edward Dixon Parsons, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Powell Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roberts Mr. Donnie Shellhorse Mr. Douglas E. Spoon Ms. Theresa C. Neason Mr. James R. Partain Mr. and Mrs. Eric Powell Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts Ms. Rachelle M. Shelton Ms. Elizabeth Spoon Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Nee Ms. Anna S. Partlow Ms. Jo Ann Powell Ms. Kelly Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Shepard Ms. Rebekah Spradlin Securities: Mr. Robert Neill Ms. Jo Paschal Ms. Kate R. Powell Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Roberts COL and Mrs. Wison J. Sherrell Mr. Frank Sprayberry Investment-grade stocks and bonds that have increased in Dr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Nelson Mr. John T. Paschal LTC and Mrs. William S. Powell Ms. Phaedra Roberts Mr. Jarrod E. Shields Ms. Norma Kay Sprayberry value make excellent gifts, providing the securities have Mr. Matt Wayne Nelson Mr. Sam A. Passantino Ms. Cindy Powers Mr. Danny Robertson Mr. Franklin and Mrs. Annette Shirrell Mr. John Springfield been held for the required period of time. Mr. Neil P. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Passmore Mr. Michael Powers Ms. Estelle S. Robertson Ms. Halimeh M. Shubair Ms. Lindsey Spurlock Mr. Skylar Nelson Ms. Sue Walters Patrick Ms. Frances H. Prater Mr. Kenneth M. Robertson Mr. John H. Shugart, Jr. Mr. Mark Spurlock Ms. Brandy Nettles Mr. Kenneth Patterson Ms. Jo-Ann Pressberg Ms. Gayle Robinson Mr. Dewane Shumate Mr. James Alex St. Cyr Real Estate: Ms. Meg Nevels Mr. Richard L. Patty Mr. William Prestridge Mr. Harvey R. Robinson Mr. Walter Shumway Mr. Williams R. Stanfield Property that has appreciated in value makes an excellent Ms. Melanie Nevels Mr. Charles and Mrs. Brenda Pauley Mr. and Mrs. Jimmey Prestwood Mr. Phil Robinson Mr. Billy Shupe Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Stanford gift because the full value of the gift is deductible by the Ms. Jackie Pierce Newby Mr. and Mrs. James Payne Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Rita Price Mr. Robert S. Robinson, III Mr. Ravi Sibal Starr Accounting Services, donor, and the donor’s profit will not be taxable as a capital Mr. James R. Newell Mr. Jesse M. Payne Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Price Mr. Stephen Wilson Robinson Ms. Kimberly J. Sibert Ms. Lynda Stec gain. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Newman Mr. Jeffrey Pearsey Ms. Janet Langley Price Ms. Gail Rodgers Ms. Melanie Sides Ms. Anita Stedham Ms. Mary Lynn Newman Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pearson Mr. Ronnie and Mrs. Brenda Prince Mr. Broughton W. Rogers Ms. Lori Tidwell Silberblatt Mr. Larry Steed Ms. Terran Newman Ms. Jo Ellen Pearson Program Office for Aviation Brigades Ms. Carol Hall Rogers Mr. Robert H. Simmons Mr. Zachary Steed Ms. Willene L. Newman Ms. Stephanie L. Pearson Progressive Study Club Mr. Alan T. Roggli Mr. and Mrs. Tony Simmons Ms. Frances Rhett Steel Deferred Gifts Ms. Lynn S. Newton Ms. Qualisa L. Peasant Ms. Genne Puckett Ms. Sonya Rollins Mr. Ernest Charles Simpson Mr. Joe Steele, Jr. Ms. Penny Newton Ms. Eleanora Peek Mr. Frank and Mrs. Sarah Pugh Ms. Anita D. Ross Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sim Ms. Sara Anne Steinken Life Insurance: Dr. Alfred Nichols Ms. Roula V. Peeples Mr. Jerry Pullen Ms. Edith Berry Roughton Mr. Robert C. Sims Ms. Amy Stephens The cash surrender value of a life insurance policy is nor- Mr. David Nichols Mr. Darryl and Mrs. Kristina Mr. John Quinn, Jr. Ms. Keela Rowan Mr. Donny and Mrs. Tessa Sims Mr. Donald Stephens Mr. and Mrs. William K. Nichols Pendergrass Mr. David and Mrs. Taska Raburn Mr. Kevin Rowan Ms. Mona Singer Ms. Tammy Stephens mally immediately tax deductible, and later gifts made to Mr. Timothy Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Pennell Mr. Jackie Ragland Mr. Robert J. Rowan, Jr. Ms. Melba Sirmon Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stephenson pay the premiums will also be deductible. More importantly, Mr. John Nimitz Mr. Brian Pentecost Ms. Rosemary Ragle Mr. Donald and Mrs. Marilyn Rowe Mr. Billy and Mrs. Rhonda Sizemore Ms. Kimberly Stevens donors have the satisfaction of providing the Jacksonville Ms. Dorothy Jane Nisbet Ms. Jane Pentecost Ms. Phyllis Rainwater Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rowe Ms. Carol Friar Skinner Ms. Connie Stevenson State University Foundation with a more sizable gift. Mr. Windell Nix Ms. Joanne B. Pepper Ms. Connie Ramsey Ms. Kenna Rowland Mr. Ralph Skinner, Jr. Mr. James Michael Steward Mr. Rickey Wayne Nixon Ms. Courtney Peppers-Owen Ms. Nicole M. Rankin Mr. Symon Rubens Ms. Leah Skinner Mr. Robert Mark Steward Trust and Annuities: Mr. Kenneth Franklin Noell Ms. Peggy Cassidy Perkins Mr. Randall Rankin Ms. Janice M. Rudder Ms. Shelby Williams Skinner Ms. Voncile Steward Mr. Eddie Nolen Mr. Ron Perkins Ms. Wendee P. Rannow Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rush Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Marie Skipper Ms. Carolyn Robertson Stewart Cash, marketable securities, or real property may be used to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Nordgren Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wayne Perry Ms. Catherine Rasmussen Mrs. Amber V. Russell Ms. Helen Slaughter LTC John Roy Stewart, Jr. establish a charitable trust or annuity from which the donor Ms. Charlotte Norris Ms. Mary Perry Mr. Blakley Ratliff Mr. Matthew D. Russell Mr. Earl Slayton Mr. Larry and Mrs. Deborah Stewart would receive income for life. Upon his/her death, the assets Ms. Margaret C. Northrup Ms. Destini K Perry-Glaze LTC John Ratliff S and H Auto Center Ms. Jo Ann Smallwood Ms. Megan Stewart would go to the Jacksonville State University Foundation. Mr. and Mrs. David Norton Ms. Angela Perryman Mr. Steven D. Raulston Ms. G. Anna Saffels Mr. Tyrone M. Smiley Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Stewart There are favorable income tax, capital gains tax, and estate Ms. Frances Norton Mr. Stephen Persons Mr. Kim and Mrs. Karen W. Rawlins Saints John Lodge 931 Mr. Allen G. Smith, Jr. Ms. Patsy Stockton Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Salamone tax treatments for such gifts. Ms. Julia Payne Norton Ms. Ruth Peters Ms. Amber Ray Ms. Amy Smith Mr. Rance J. Stogner Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Virginia Norton Mr. James G. Petterson Mr. Anthony Ray Mr. Neil Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smith Mr. Jon Stone Mr. Michael A. Novosel Ms. Marlo Pettis Ms. Dana A. Ray Ms. Anita Sargent Mr. and Mrs. David A. Smith Ms. Teresa Stone Bequest: NSA Mr. Scott and Mrs. Nicole Petty Mr. and Mrs. George M. Ray Ms. Gale D. Satchel Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Mr. Randall L. Stoner The JSU Foundation has been fortunate to receive Mr. Harry Nuttall Mr. Raymond Pharo Ms. Janice E. Ray Dr. Roger A. Sauterer Mr. Ernest W. Smith, Jr. Ms. Luanne Stratton several major gifts in the form of bequests. This is Ms. Karen C. O’Bannon Ms. Anita Phillips Mr. Jeff Ray Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Sawyer Mr. Albert and Mrs. Evelyn Smith Mr. Michael Strickland a simple, inexpensive way to leave a legacy as well LTC Joyce O’Claire Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Barbara Phillips Mr. and Mrs. James Rayburn Mr. Tony C. Saxon Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Rochelle Smith Mr. Steven Stricklin Ms. Kaye Nelson O’Connor Mr. Charles and Mrs. Olivia Phillips Ms. Amanda Read Ms. Patricia Saye Ms. Breann Smith Mr. Charles and Mrs. Teresa Stricklin as an excellent way of possibly reducing your estate Mr. Thomas E. O’Dell, III Mr. Clyde Phillips Mr. Christopher Reason Ms. Sabrina Scales Ms. Janice F. Smith Ms. Kay F. Stringer taxes. Your bequest can be directed toward a specific Ms. Joyce O’Donnell Ms. Edna Phillips Ms. Janice Reaves Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Scoggins Ms. Jennifer Smith Mr. Markell Stringer purpose, such as establishing a scholarship fund that Mr. Steve Olaveson Dr. and Mrs. Greg S. Phillips Ms. Sandra L. Reaves Ms. Ashley Crawford Scott Ms. Josephine H. Smith Mr. James B. Striplin will benefit deserving students. Mr. Timothy E. Oldham Mr. James Phillips Ms. Susan Reece Ms. Brenda A. Scott Ms. Katrina Smith Ms. Barbara McCraw Studdard Ms. Laura Oleska Ms. Janet Dale Phillips Ms. Patricia Reed Ms. Catherine Scott Ms. Kelly M. Smith Ms. Carol Studdard Note: All gifts to the Jacksonville State University Foundation Mr. James Oliver Mr. Jeremiah N. Phillilps Ms. Karen Grant Reeder Mr. Clayton and Mrs. Johnnie Scott Ms. Linda Pruett Smith Ms. Diane Graham Studdard Mr. Warren Michael Oliver Mr. John Edward Phillips, Jr. Mr. Justin Reese, III Mr. Demetrius Scott Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Smith Ms. Gretchen Studdard are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Ms. Cheryl L. Orange Mr. Jordan E. Phillips Mr. Mark and Mrs. Lesia Reese Mr. John Scott Ms. Mary Allen Smith Mr. Timothy Sudduth Dr. Diane and Mr. Michael C. Ms. Freida C. Pierce Ms. Barbara C. Reid Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas Scott Ms. Melanie Smith Ms. Kathleen F. Summers Orlofsky Mr. and Mrs. Bryan L. Pigg Ms. Judy Reid Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Scott Ms. Phyllis M. Smith Mr. Kerry Ray Sumner Ms. Pamela Ortiz

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 55 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future Mr. Steven Sumners Ms. Melia N. Toney Dr. J. E. Wade Mr. Thomas J. Whiddon Mr. Philip M. Suter Mr. Mark and Mrs. Becky Tow Mr. Jerry Wayne Wade Whit’s Cattle Farm Mr. Anthony Swain Ms. Lisa Townsend Mr. Leonard Deward Wade, Jr. Mr. Martin K. Whitaker Ms. Catherine Swanger Mr. Christopher J. Traylor Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Waid Ms. Sheila Whitaker Raven Thompson, Senior - Elementary/Early Childhood Education Ms. Helen Swann Ms. Linda Traylor Mr. William G. Walden Mr. Howard and Mrs. Mary White Ms. Caroline W. Swartz Mr. Ed and Mrs. Patricia Traylor Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Waldrop Mr. Brandon White Esther Hall Greer and Hester Hall Rushing Scholarship 2012-2013 Student Recipient Ms. Sherry Swindall Ms. Teresa Treadaway Mr. James D. and Mrs. Bette Walker Ms. Mary D. White Mr. Alan Swindle Ms. Rachel Tripp Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Walker LTC and Mrs. Richard E. White Ms. Frances White Swope Ms. Linda Truett Mr. Robert G. Walker Ms. Sandra White Raven Thompson of Anniston, Ala., is a senior majoring in elementary education. “JSU is a place Ms. Gabriella Szenes Mr. E. Dan Truitt, Jr. Ms. Sheneka B. Walker Mr. Sherry White where I feel comfortable and encouraged,” says Raven. “I know I can always ask for help and there Mr. Robert F. Tankersley Ms. Bonny C. Tubbs Mr. and Mrs. Tommie E. Walker Ms. Virginia White are people that care.” Involved with one of the largest organizations on campus, Raven is a member Dr. William Wall, III Mr. Bryan Whitehead Ms. Jelisa Tanniehill Mr. Bruce R. Tucker of the Marching Southerners as a Ballerina. She currently works at a local daycare and volunteers Ms. Carolyn Tate Ms. Karen H. Tucker Ms. Darlene J. Wallace Ms. Teressa D. Whiteside Ms. Edna F. Tate Mr. Larry D. and Mrs. Connie Tucker Ms. Janice S. Wallis Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Alta Whitfield at her church. After graduation, she plans to continue her education in hope of entering the education Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Charlotte Taylor Mrs. Charles E. Tucker Mr. Thomas Walsh Ms. Margery C. Whitlock field as an administrator. Ms. Myra Sue Taylor Mr. Robert P. Tucker Mr. Paul F. Walter Ms. Tina Whitmore Mr. Todd M. Taylor Ms. Stacie Tucker Mr. William Walter Mr. Brandon Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Teague Ms. Susan A. Tucker Mr. David and Mrs. Rhonda Swindall Mr. and Mrs. Shane Wiley Ms. Daphaine Prater Teague Ms. Angela Turner Walters Mr. H. Vernon Wilkes Ms. Chelsey Turner Ms. Janice Walters Mr. Robert Wilkins Mr. Gregory Alan Teel In Honor Of Mr. Anthony Teem Ms. Janet P. Turner Mr. Joel Jennings Walworth Mr. Wayne Wilkinson Ms. Lisa Haskew Witcher CPT Kyle Comfort Matching Gifts Mr. Marc Angle Ms. Amanda H. Terry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Earl Turner Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Wamsley Dr. Barry Williams Mr. Shane Withey Mr. Dale Cunningham More than 1,000 corporations in Mr. Rex Angle Mr. Mark and Mrs. Giovanna Terry Ms. Nancy Turner Mr. Brett M. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne A. Wood Mr. Jonathan Tyler Currie this country have aid-to-education Mr. Rick Bragg Ms. Nancy Smith Terry Ms. Rebecca E. Turner Ms. Cynthia W. Ward Ms. Charlotte L. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lee Wood LT William O. Davis programs which will match gifts an Dr. Glen Browder The Auto Super Center Mr. T. Boice Turner, Jr. Ms. Margaret Ward Mr. Edward Keith Williams Mr. Joseph H. Wood Van and Bonnie Deerman employee makes to the Jacksonville Mr. Jim Case The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Ms. Christine Annette Tye Ms. Hazel Ware Ms. Dianne Williams Ms. Melba Mitchell Wood Ms. Sharon L. Dempsey State University Foundation. This Mr. Pete Conroy The Cherokee County Connection Ms. Ester Uesry Ms. Peggy Ware Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Williams Mr. Peter H. Wood Mr. William J. Farrell is an excellent way to double the size Dr. David Wayne Dempsey Mr. Paul and Mrs. Lisa Thiessen Mr. Robert Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Warmack Mr. and Mrs. Greg Williams Mr. Wendell and Mrs. Donna Wood Mr. John Bernard Hammett of your contribution. In some cases, Dr. Tina Deshotels Ms. Donna Thigpen Mr and Mrs Joshua Underwood Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Rosemary Ms. Misty W. Williams Ms. Ramona Woodard Mr. Danny B. Hicks corporations will match an employee’s Gavin Folsom Ellis, Jr. Mr. Daniel Thomas Mr. Mark Upton Washam Mr. Pierce Williams Ms. Jillian Wooden Mr. Ed Hill gift three-to-one. Last year, the founda- Dr. Guillermo A. “Sonny” Francia Mr. George Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Usry Ms. Melissa C. Washington Mr. and Mrs. Shad Williams Mrs. Louise C. M. Woodfin Mr. Gene Hobbs tion received matching gift contribu- Ms. Whitney Gaut Ms. Leeta Higgins Thomas LTC and Mrs. Robert T. Usry Mr. Hugh K. Watson Mr. and Mrs. Shane Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Royce B. Woodruff Mr. Phillip Lynn Hollingsworth tions from the corporations listed Dr. Sue Granger Mr. Michael Thomas Mr. John J. Ustica Mr. William and Mrs. Minnie Watson Ms. Tabitha Williams Mr. Edmond M. Woods Mr. William Thomas Hood below. Check with your personnel Mr. Gavin and Mrs. Amber Mr. Miles Thomas Ms. Martha Jean Utter We Pay Mr. Terrell Ray Williams Ms. Yolanda Woods Mr. Derek Thomas Jensen office today or call the JSU Foundation Harrington Dr. Franklin L. King Mr. Donald H. Thompson Mr. Anthony Gerard Valentino Mr. Neil Weathington Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams Ms. Robin A. Woolsey Mr. James H. and Mrs. Myra Hume office at (256) 782-5306 or (800) Mr. Floyd W. Kirby Ms. Julia Ann Thompson Mr. John T. Van Cleave, II Ms. Myrus J. Weaver Ms. Tiffany S. Williams Mr. and Mrs. William Wooten, Jr. Jones 231-5291 extension 5306 for more Mr. Warren Koegel Ms. R. Jane Thompson Ms. Jo Edeker Van Dam Ms. Phyllis Weaver Ms. Tracie J. Williams Dr. Patricia Worrall Mr. L. R. “Rush” Jordan information or e-mail us at jsufnd@ Past and Present Brothers of Lambda Mr. T. Michael Thompson Mr. Robert T. VanDine Mr. Benjamin Webb Mr. Zachary S. Williams Ms. Robyn Wortham Mr. Fred Kemp jsu.edu. Gamma of Kappa Sigma Mr. Wendell Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy VanEgmond Ms. Martha Weeks Mr. Gordon Williamson Mr. Carl Worthington Ms. Carol Layne Lawler Ms. Donna Leaf Mr. Danny M. Thornton Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Deborah Ms. Rebecca Weeks Ms. Naomi Howell Williamson Ms. Jill Worthy Mr. Loy Scott Lee Allstate Dr. Tony McCutchen Mr. Wesley Thornton VanHuss Mr. Tom and Mrs. Liz Weems Mr. Tracy Lynwood Williamson Mr. Charles N. Wright Ms. Rozelle Lentjes AT&T Foundation William and Beth Meehan Mr. Neal and Mrs. Tina Thrash Mr. Dale Vann Ms. Katherine W. Weiser Ms. Michele Willingham Mr. Charlie Wright Mr. Grady E. McBride, III Sanofi-Aventis Mrs. Kaci Ogle Ms. Sandy Thrasher Mr. Cecil Vaughan Ms. Latricia Welch Ms. Teresa P. Willis Mr. Derrick Wright Mr. Leon McCluer BAE Systems Mr. Jeffrey A. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Terry Threadgill Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Vaughn Ms. Lisa Welch Mr. Bill R. and Mrs. Ruth Willoughby Ms. Judy Wright Mrs. Mary Moore McCluer Bank of America Foundation Mr. Tom Richey Ms. Patsy Thweatt Mr. Samuel B. Vavonese Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Wells Mr. Louis and Mrs. Ellaree Willoughby Ms. Leianne Wright Dr. Harold McGee BASF Corporation Dr. Frank A. Romano Ms. Brenda Tidwell Mr. Troy Veal Wells Fargo Community Support Ms. Mildred Willoughby Ms. Pamela Wrobel Mr. Jerry W. McNabb Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation JSU ROTC Graduates Mr. Ray and Mrs. Dorene Tidwell SFC Lenn T. Veasley Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Wills, Jr. Ms. Audrey Wallace Wyatt Mrs. Mildred McSpadden Caterpillar Ms. Jackie Rush Ms. Michelle Tilson Ms. Louise Veasley COL and Mrs. Stephen K. West Mr. Richard and Mrs. Barbara Wills Mr. Howard Keith Wyatt Mr. Bill Miller Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mrs. Lela Blocker Sarrell Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. “Happy” Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Vereen Mr. John Westerfield Mr. Donovan Wilson Ms. Nikki Wynn CPT Richard C. “Charlie” Miller IBM Corporation Mr. Joe Serviss Tinsley Ms. Marcella K. Verrier Ms. Portia K. Weston Mr. Eric Dale Wilson Mr. Thomas Wayne Yarbrough Mr. Stan Moore Parker Hannifin Foundation Mrs. Rochelle Smith Mr. and Mrs. James A. Todd Mr. D. Ferrell Vest Mr. Rex Whatley Ms. Holly Wilson Ms. Mary A. Yates Mr. Larry D. Musick Pfizer Foundation Mr. John T. Thomas Mr. Wesley Evan Todd Ms. Betty Vice Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wheatley Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wilson Ms. Elain Yerigan Mrs. Hilda Dean Norton Regions Financial Corporation Dr. Rebecca Turner Mr. Robert Tolar, Jr. Ms. Loretta Smith Vice Ms. Cindy P. Wheeler Mr. Robert and Mrs. Shirley Wiltshire Mr. John Yevick, II Dr. Richard Osband, M.D. State Farm Companies Foundation April Walker Mr. Duane Tolbert Mr. and Mrs. Noel D. Vice Mr. Daryl and Mrs. Sarah Wheeler Mr. Ben Windom Ms. Janet Marie Yoke Mr. Jack Pauley The GE Foundation Mr. Carlton Ward Mr. Hal and Mrs. Tammy Tolleson Mr. Thomas Vinson Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wheeler Mr. Keith Winsell Ms. Marsha L. York Mr. Charley Pell Verizon Foundation Mrs. Carla Willingham Ms. Rosemary Tolliver Ms. Ann Q. Vise Ms. Angela Whetstone Ms. Diane Winsor Ms. Carol Young Mr. Richard Moss Perry Wells Fargo Foundation Dr. Virginia Yocum Ms. Angie R. Toney W. Harrison & Son’s, Inc., Mr. Jon Headrick Whiddon Wireless Expressions, Inc. Ms. Kendra Young Ms. Paige E. Pike Ms. Peggy Ann Young Ms. Pam Young Mr. James A. Reaves Courtesy Car Dealers Ms. Susan Young Mrs. Jan Rhodes Corporate Sponsors’ donations help to Mr. Tye and Mrs. Kimberly Young In Memory Of Dr. Frank Romano supplement the Athletic Department’s Ms. Julie Zanzig Ms. Bester A. Adams Dr. Warren G. Sarrell budget. We are pleased to recognize Andy Hoang, Freshman - Nursing Mr. and Mrs. David Zeigler Mr. and Mrs. Luther Almaroad LTC Jerry Savage their contributions to Jacksonville Mr. Marcus E. Angle, Sr. Mr. A. C. Shelton, Jr. State University. To find out more Charlie and Edith Hallman Scholarship 2012-2013 Student Recipient Tribute Gifts Mrs. Athena Arrington Ms. Esther Sherman about becoming a Corporate Sponsor, Few tributes are so lasting as a gift Dr. Fred C. Ballard Mrs. Joanne C. Smith please contact Donna Callan, that helps promote excellence in Mrs. Donna Clark Barefield Mr. Sperry Snow Manager of Athletic Marketing and Andy V. Hoang of Guntersville, Ala., is a freshman majoring in nursing. He enjoys attending JSU education. Each year the Jacksonville Mr. Ja’Karl Barnett Mr. Justin Sollohub Promotions at (256) 782-5564. because of the great learning environment, faculty and students. He says it was easy for him to State University Foundation receives CPT Donnie Belser Jr. Dr. John R. Stewart tribute gifts in memory and honor Mrs. Janet B. Bennett Mr. Ronnie Stisher, Jr. Buster Miles decide to enroll at JSU after visiting the campus. As a nurse, he hopes that by helping people in of a relative or friend. The follow- 2LT Matthew Blount Mr. Harold Summerville Cooper Chevrolet need, he will start a positive chain reaction that will improve the lives of people at large. He enjoys ing individuals have been honored Mr. Mutt and Mrs. Margie Bryant Mrs. Doris Louise Tatum Sumner Lenn Costner Auto Sales playing basketball, bike riding and ultimate frisbee. through tribute gifts to the Jacksonville Ms. Linda Trotter Cain Dr. Roland Thornburg, Sr. Moultrie Toyota State University Foundation. Ms. Kathy Carlson Ms. Charlotte E. Trathen Sunny King Toyota Mr. Benjamin Carnes Mr. Robert D. Trathen Superior Hyundai MG Fred Casey Mr. Bruce James “B.J.” Turner Dr. Louise R. Clark Mr. Brittain Watters Mr. John H. Collins Ms. Virginia Watters Dr. George Whitesel

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 57 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future Corporate Sponsors Alabama Power Scholarship: Belser (CPT Donnie R.) ROTC Calhoun (Charles and Doris): Cole (Martha) Memorial Duncan (Dr. John E.) Scholarship: Floyd (Marjorie) Scholarship: Greer and Rushing (Ester and Alabama Power Company Established by the Alabama Power Scholarship: Established by the JSU Established by the family of Mr. and Scholarship: Established by Ms. Established by Dr. John E. Duncan of Established through a bequest of Ms. Hester) Scholarship: Established by Allstate Foundation for deserving students ROTC Class of 2001 for a deserving Mrs. Calhoun for the benefit of a Kitty Stone, wife of former JSU Gadsden, Alabama, for the benefit of Marjorie Floyd to benefit descendants Harold Greer and Franklin Greer America’s First Federal Credit Union enrolled in the College of Commerce student enrolled in military science deserving full-time junior or senior President Ernest Stone, to honor the a deserving full-time undergraduate of her father, Mr. Bufford N. Floyd. in the name of their mother, Esther AOD Federal Credit Union and Business Administration. courses in honor of CPT Donnie student admitted to the College of memory of another first lady of JSU. student from Etowah County. If there are no applications from de- Greer and her sister, Hester Rushing Blue Cross Blue Shield Almaroad (Mr. and Mrs. Luther) Belser who was killed in action in Iraq. Education and Professional Studies Martha Bellinger Graves of Gadsden, Dryden Memorial Scholarship: scendants, then the scholarship will be for the benefit of a deserving student Bojangles’ Restaurants, Inc. Memorial Scholarship: Established by Recipient of the scholarship must be who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Alabama, married Dr. Houston Cole Established in memory of Mr. Robert open to members of the First Baptist who is a resident of Alabama and plans Boral Bricks, Inc. Sam Almaroad in memory of Mr. and at least a sophomore and must be a Calhoun County Alumni Chapter in 1952. She served as a gracious host- C. Dryden for the benefit of deserving Church of Centre, Alabama, who a career in teaching. Effina’s Tuscan Grill Mrs. Luther Almaroad and will benefit contracted ROTC Cadet. Selection will Scholarship: Established by this alum- ess and contributed to the social life of students. plan to pursue a career in teaching, Grimes (Charles and Mary) GHS Farmers & Merchants Bank an incoming freshman from Pleasant be made by the Professor of Military ni chapter for the benefit of deserving Jacksonville and the JSU campus. Ms. Edwards Memorial Scholarship: medicine, religion, law, engineering, or Scholarship: Established by Charles First Educators Credit Union Valley High School. Science. students from Calhoun County. Martha Cole was the first president’s Established in memory of A.D. (Gus) business. and Mary Grimes for the benefit of Fort McClellan Credit Union Amerson (Minta) Scholarship: Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship: Calhoun County Medical Alliance wife to reside in the President’s Edwards, former dean of men, for the Ford Scholarship: Established by a deserving Gardendale High School Hampton Inn Established in memory of Minta Established for the benefit of a deserv- Society Scholarship: An annual Mansion, where she lived for nineteen benefit of a deserving member of the Joe and Brenda Ford of Gadsden, graduate. Jacksonville Book Store, Inc. Amerson for the benefit of a deserving ing student. scholarship established by the Calhoun years until her husband retired in 1971. Kappa Alpha Order. Alabama, for the benefit of a deserving Grimes (Charles and Mary) MJHS Jackson Mortgage Company, Inc. full-time graduate student enrolled Blount County Alumni Chapter County Medical Alliance Society to The scholarship will benefit deserving Elite Letterman’s Club Leadership full-time undergraduate student from Scholarship: Established by Charles Jillybeans in the College of Education and who Scholarship: Established by this alum- benefit a junior or senior student students. ROTC Scholarship: Established by the Etowah County. and Mary Grimes for the benefit of Mike Douglas Insurance Agency, Inc. graduated from Berry High School in ni chapter for the benefit of deserving enrolled in the College of Nursing and Collins Memorial Scholarship: ELC Leadership for the benefit of a Fort McClellan Credit Union a deserving Mortimer Jordan High Quintard Mall Berry, Alabama. The first scholarship students from Blount County. Health Science who plans to practice Established in memory of Mr. John H. deserving contracted ROTC cadet with ROTC Annual Scholarship: The School graduate. Quintard Jewelry & Pawn will be awarded in 2008. Bolt Scholarship: Established by nursing in Calhoun County upon Collins, a former JSU faculty member an academic standing of sophomore, credit union established this scholar- Hale (David F.) Scholarship: Rogers For Congress Anniston Elks Lodge #189: Birmingham attorney A.W. Bolt, this completion of degree. in the Department of Accounting. junior, or senior who has commit- ship for deserving ROTC cadets. It Established by David F. Hale for the Shroom-Mates, Inc. Established for the benefit of a scholarship is for the benefit of deserv- Calhoun/Cleburne County Bar CPT Kyle A Comfort Memorial ted to serve an eight year military is reserved for students enrolling in benefit of a deserving student who is a Solutia, Inc. deserving student enrolled in Military ing students. Association (CCCBA): Established by Scholarship: Established by his family service obligation as an Army officer. Military Science III or IV. Selection brother of the Delta Chi fraternity. Stringfellow Memorial Hospital Science courses and of a class stand- Blount (2LT Matthew) ROTC the Calhoun/Cleburne County Bar and the ROTC Class of 2005. Kyle Selection will be made by the Professor is made by the Professor of Military Hallman Scholarship: Established Surgical Clinic of Anniston, PA ing of sophomore, junior or senior. Scholarship: Established by Melinda Association for the benefit of a deserv- was killed in action while serving in a of Military Science. Science. in honor of Charlie and Edith Talladega Superspeedway Selection is made by the JSU Professor Blount for a deserving student enrolled ing full-time, undergraduate student combat zone in Afghanistan on May 8, Elliott Scholarship Trust: Freeman (Charles B. and Stephanie Hallman for the benefit of deserving The Anniston Star of Military Science. in military science courses with a class with a major in criminal justice. 2010. This scholarship is to be awarded Established through a bequest of R.): Established by Charles and students who have graduated from The Gadsden Times Anniston Rotary International standing of sophomore, junior, or Preference will be given to a student by the Professor of Military Science to Ms. Marve P. Elliott of Piedmont, Stephanie Freeman for a deserving full- Guntersville High School. Top of the River House Scholarship: Established by senior and have committed to serve an from the Calhoun/Cleburne County a deserving cadet who is contracted Alabama, to honor her husband, Mr. time undergraduate student majoring Hamric (Grace) Scholarship: University Sports Publication Co., Inc. the Anniston Rotary Club for the eight year military service obligation as area. to serve in the armed forces upon Joseph Walter Elliott. in accounting. Established by Grace Hamric in Van Wagner Dorna USA, LLC benefit of deserving students who are an Army officer. Selection will be made Carr (Dr. William D.) Scholarship: commissioning. Etowah County Alumni Chapter Gadsden Music Company memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hamric Wakefield’s, Inc. members of JSU’s International House by the Professor of Military Science. Established by Dr. William Carr for de- Cottingham (Harry and Jean) Scholarship: Established by this alum- Scholarship: Established by the for the benefit of an incoming fresh- Westinghouse – Anniston Program. Boozer Scholarship: Established serving students who previously served Scholarship: Established by Diane C. ni chapter for the benefit of deserving Gadsden Music Company, Inc., for the man who is a graduate of Jacksonville YBE Oxford, LLC Areno (Tony) Scholarship: by Mr. S. David Boozer, an Anniston as an ambassador or peer counselor. DeSante and Deborah C. Cottingham students from Etowah County. benefit of a child or grandchild of a High School. Young Oil Company, Inc. Established by Faye Pritchett in honor architect, for a deserving student. Applicants must be currently enrolled to recognize Mr. Harry and Mrs. Jean Exchange Club of Jacksonville: An former Southerner. Harvey Memorial Scholarship: of Tony Areno for a deserving nursing Boozer (James and Ethel) ROTC in graduate school. $1,000 per recipi- Cottingham and their contributions annual scholarship established by the Gamble (Linda Gail Waldrop): Established in memory of Brian Scholarship Funds student who is considering a career in Scholarship: Established by James and ent will be awarded for five years to to our local community. This scholar- Exchange Club of Jacksonville for the Established by Charles Gamble in Harvey for the benefit of deserving The following scholarships have been the specialized field of neurology, offer- Ethel Boozer for a deserving student qualified candidates. ship will benefit a student enrolled in benefit of a deserving entering fresh- honor of his wife, Gail, to benefit a College of Nursing students. established by individuals, groups, or ing services to brain injured patients. enrolled in military science courses Central Alabama Alumni Chapter: the College of Education and majoring man from the Jacksonville community. deserving full-time undergraduate Heathcock (Col. James T.) ROTC businesses with the JSU Foundation. Arnold Memorial Scholarship: and of a class standing of junior or Established for a deserving student in in math or science. Farmers and Merchants Bank enrolled in the College of Education. Memorial Scholarship: Established The scholarships range from money for Established in honor of Dr. Herman senior. Selection is made by the JSU the Greater Montgomery, Ala. area. Cox (Christopher) Memorial: Scholarship: Established by the Garner Scholarship: Established by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Heathcock the purchase of books to full tuition, R. Arnold, a Baptist minister for more Professor of Military Science. Chemistry Department Established by Mr. Richard Mayfield in Farmers and Merchants Bank of by Mr. Tim Garner of McClellan, in memory of his brother, James (Jim) room, and board. Some scholar- than fifty years, and his wife, Sallie C. Bragg (Margaret) Scholarship: Scholarship: Established by members memory of his roommate and Sigma Piedmont for the benefit of a deserving Alabama, to benefit a deserving incom- T. Heathchock. This scholarship is ships are funded annually by their Arnold, a well-known artist and art Established in honor of Mrs. Margaret of the JSU Department of Chemistry Nu fraternity brother. student from Piedmont, Alabama. ing freshman student from Cherokee reserved for an Advanced ROTC cadet donors; others have been established instructor. Bragg by her son Rick Bragg, a 1996 for the benefit of a deserving student Criminal Justice Alumni Finley (Nile Borden): Established County High School. or an ROTC contract student. as endowed funds, ensuring that the Arrington Memorial Scholarship: Pulitzer Prize winner, for a deserving majoring in chemistry. Scholarship: Established by this alum- in memory of Nile Borden Finley, a Georgia Alumni Scholarship Fund: Higginbotham Scholarship: scholarship fund will benefit students Established in memory of Ms. Athena student. Cherokee County Alumni Chapter ni chapter for the benefit of deserving Calhoun County, Alabama elementary Established by JSU alumni living in Established by the family of Ms. for generations to come. Arrington, a 1954 graduate of JSU, for Browder (Glen, Becky, and Jenny) Scholarship: Established by this alum- students majoring in criminal justice. school teacher, for the benefit of a ju- Georgia to provide needed assistance Miriam Jackson Higginbotham, who the benefit of a deserving senior major- Scholarship: Established by the Glen ni chapter for the benefit of deserving Curley Memorial Scholarship: nior or senior majoring in elementary for deserving students in the state. was the dean of women at JSU for Those scholarship funds housed ing in elementary education. Browder family for a deserving full- students from Cherokee County. Established in memory of Mr. Andrew education. Gibbins Nursing Scholarship: many years. with the university’s business office Art Achievement Scholarship: time undergraduate student majoring Clark Louise Rhodes Scholarship: Curley to provide support for an Finley (Drs. Wayne and Sara*) Established by the Calhoun County Hill (Ed) Memorial Scholarship: are not included in this list. If you Established by Dr. Karen Henricks, in political science. Established by Dr. Louise Rhodes upper-level student in education. Scholarship: Established by Drs. Medical Society to honor Dr. George Established in memory of William would like more information on how Mr. Marvin Shaw, Ms. Diana Burger King/Ingram Scholarship: Clark, who retired in 1982 as the head Daugette Memorial Fund: Wayne and Sara Finley of Birmingham, W. Gibbins of Anniston, Alabama, for Edward (Ed) Hill, longtime photogra- you can establish a scholarship with Cadwallader, and Mr. Gary Gee of the Established in honor or Mr. John of the home economics department. Established in memory of Colonel Alabama, and founders of UAB’s his enlightened and dedicated leader- pher for Jacksonville State University. the JSU Foundation, please contact Department of Art for the benefit of Ingram, a former offensive lineman on The scholarship will benefit deserv- Clarence W. Daugette, Jr., a for- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, to ship and service to his community and The scholarship will be awarded to a us at Jacksonville State University an undergraduate student majoring in JSU’s football team. Mr. Ingram was ing students in family and consumer mer member and chairman of the benefit undergraduate students from its citizens. deserving student who either has an Foundation, 700 Pelham Road, N. art. named one of Burger King’s scholar- sciences. Jacksonville State University Board of the Alabama counties of Clay, Coosa, Greater Birmingham Area Alumni interest in photography or wants to Jacksonville, AL 36265 or call (256) Athletic Scholarship Endowment: athletes during 1995. Cleo and Carla Thomas Trustees, for the benefit of deserving or Randolph. Preference will be given Scholarship: Established by the alumni pursue a career in photojournalism. 782-5306 or (800) 231-5291 extension Provides assistance through the JSU Burke (Golden Gray) Scholarship: Scholarship: Established by Cleophus international students participating in to students majoring in mathematics chapter for the benefit of deserving Holaway (Gary and Sandra) 5306 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Foundation for members of the JSU Established by Mr. William and Mrs. Thomas, Jr. and Carla Thomas of the university’s International House or science, either pre-professional or students in the Greater Birmingham Scholarship: Established by Ms. athletic program. Golden Gray Burke for a deserving Anniston, Alabama. Mr. Thomas is Program. secondary education. Only students area. Sandra Holaway in memory of her Adams (Bester A.) Memorial Bailey (Patricia C.) Scholarship: student enrolled In the College of chairman and chief executive officer of Dedrick (Thomas and Angelita) who have attained junior or senior Greater Rome Area Alumni husband Gary, former member of the Scholarship: Established by Ms. Established by Kevin and Lee Callaway Education. Will be available approxi- A.G. Gaston Corporation, and Mrs. Scholarship: Established by Mr. status and have at least a B average will Scholarship: Established by JSU Southerners and past president of the Bonnie Parker in memory of her in honor of their dear friend and mately 2014. Thomas is an Anniston physician. Thomas Dedrick, a trustee of be eligible for the scholarship. alumni living in Georgia for the Gray Echelon. The recipient will be uncle, Mr. Bester A. Adams, former mentor, Patricia C. Bailey, for the Bush Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship will benefit deserving Jacksonville State University for the Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship: benefit of deserving students from the selected by the JSU marching band teacher and mayor of Oxford, Alabama benefit of a deserving, rising senior in Established in memory of Newbern students. benefit of a deserving full-time under- Established by the family of Ms. Greater Rome, Georgia area. director and will go to a full-time un- and graduate of JSU for a deserving JSU’s nursing program. Student must Bush, a retired faculty member who Cole (Leone) Memorial graduate student from Greensboro Martha B. Fitzpatrick in her memory. Greater Washington DC Area dergraduate student who is a member incoming freshman who graduated demonstrate good character and have taught mathematics. The scholar- Scholarship: Established by the High School. Ms. Fitzpatrick was a former member Alumni Scholarship: Established by of the Southerners, is enrolled in the from Oxford High School in Oxford, the potential for mentoring others in ship is to be awarded to a full-time, Jacksonville Book Club in memory Dempsey Memorial Scholarship: of the Jacksonville State University this alumni chapter for the benefit of College of Education and Professional Alabama. The student must be en- nursing. native-born Alabama student who has of Ms. Leone Pruett Cole. Ms. Cole, Established in memory of Ms. Sharon Board of Trustees. deserving students from the Greater Studies, and is majoring in early child- rolled in the College of Education. Bannister (Chris) Memorial attained junior status and is majoring former wife of JSU President Houston Dempsey who, at the time of her Washington DC area. hood or elementary education. Only Alabama Federated Women’s Club Scholarship: Established in memory of in mathematics. Cole, died in 1949. death, taught mathematics. Recipients students who demonstrate academic International House Scholarship: Chris Bannister for deserving students. Judge H. Dean Buttram, Jr. of this scholarship will be restricted aptitude shall be eligible for this award. Established by Alabama Federated Scholarship in Pre-Law: Established to mathematics or mathematics Recipients of the scholarship must Women’s Club for the benefit of by Judge H. Dean Buttram, Jr. for the education majors who have attained march in the fall semester to receive a deserving female international benefit of deserving students majoring at least junior status. Applicants must the award. student who is a member of JSU’s in political science, history, psychology, have completed at least 30 hours of International House Program. sociology or criminal justice. their education at Jacksonville State University.

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 59 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors recognizing donors investing in JSU’s future Howell (Ken and Jenny) Endowed Jensen Memorial Scholarship: Jones (James H. and Myra Hume) Knighton Memorial Scholarship: Madison County Alumni Miller (Bill) Photography Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg & Moore Rogan (Major James P.) ROTC Scholarship: Established by Ken and Established by the Center for Domestic Scholarship: Established in memory Established in memory of Ms. Audrey Association Scholarship: Established Memorial Scholarship: Established in Scholarship: Established by the Annual Scholarship: Established by Jenny Howell for the benefit of a de- Preparedness Employee Association of Dr. James H. Jones and Myra Hume Knighton to benefit social work majors by this alumni chapter for the benefit memory of Mr. Bill Miller to promote Birmingham accounting firm for a Robert E. Rogan to benefit deserving serving graduate of a Calhoun County in memory of Derek Thomas Jensen Jones by former members of the during the field instruction phase of of deserving students from Madison the education of a deserving full-time, deserving upper-level student majoring students enrolling in military science High School majoring in accounting. for the benefit of a junior or senior International House Program, friends, their instruction. County. first-time freshman student graduating in accounting. courses and of a class standing of Preference will be given to a student student majoring in Emergency associates, and children of Dr. and Kroc (Ray A.) McDonald’s Manes Memorial Fund: Established from an Alabama high school with a Peacock (Bill and Catherine junior or senior. who is a cadet of the JSU ROTC Management who is a child of a local, Mrs. Jones. Award of the scholarship Scholarship: Established by through a trust agreement from the cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0. Scholarship): Established by Catherine ROTC Alumni Chapter program. state or tribal responder or the child of shall be made to a full-time undergrad- McDonald’s of Jacksonville to ben- Agnes McIntyre Manes Foundation Miller (Richard C.) ROTC Peacock for the benefit of a deserv- Scholarship: Two chapter scholarships Ingram Memorial Scholarship: a current CDP employee or a retired uate student who is a member, in good efit deserving employees attending to assist deserving students with emer- Scholarship: Established by Dr. and ing full-time students enrolled in the are awarded annually to deserving Established by the family of Mr. Federal CDP employee. Must have a standing, of the International House Jacksonville State University. gency loans. Mrs. James E. Hanks and by Mr. College of Education and Professional ROTC cadets. The scholarships are Stanton B. Ingram for the benefit of minimum GPA of 3.0. Program. Lambda Gamma of Kappa Sigma Manners Scholarship: Established Bobby and Mrs. Maudellen Welch and Studies. reserved for ROTC cadets in Military deserving students who are members Joey Crews Scholarship in Art: Jones (Joseph C., Jr.) Memorial Scholarship: Established by the by Mr. Lee and Ms. Jetta Manners for the Class of 1965 in recognition of Mr. Peacock Honors Endowed Science III or IV. Selection is made by of JSU’s International House Program. Established by Joey Crews for a deserv- ROTC Scholarship: Established by Lambda Gamma chapter to promote the benefit of deserving students ma- Richard Charles Miller. Scholarship: Established by Catherine the Professor of Military Science. Jackson Company Scholarship: An ing full-time undergraduate majoring Reverend and Mrs. Joseph Jones in the education of a deserving full-time joring in art. Ms. Manners worked in Moersch Nursing Scholarship: Peacock for the benefit of a deserving ROTC Anniston Elks Lodge annual scholarship established by Mr. in art. memory of their son, Joseph, Jr. The undergraduate or graduate student. the Office of Admissions and Records Named in honor of Dr. Barbara L. full-time Honors student. Scholarship: Established by the Larry Jackson for the benefit of a Saks Johnson (J.C.U) Scholarship: scholarship is reserved for ROTC ca- Larry Miles Memorial Scholarship: until her retirement. Mr. Manners was Moersch of Jacksonville, Alabama, by Pell Scholarship: Established in Anniston Elks Lodge to benefit a de- High School (Anniston, Alabama) Established by Ms. Elizabeth Lloyd dets enrolling in Military Science III or Established in memory of Dr. head of the Department of Art when family and friends for the benefit of a honor of Mr. Charley Pell, former JSU serving student enrolled in the ROTC student who has demonstrated good Johnson in memory of her husband. IV. Selection is made by the Professor Lawrence R. Miles, a long-time dean of he retired. Mr. Manners has been se- deserving upper-level student majoring head football coach, by his former play- program. citizenship. The scholarship will be The scholarship will benefit deserving of Military Science. admissions, for the benefit of deserv- lected as an emeritus faculty member. in nursing. ers and friends. ROTC Endowed Scholarship: selected by the Saks High School junior, senior or graduate students JSU Alumni Association ing students. Marshall County Alumni Moersch Scholarship: Established Phi Beta Kappa Association Established by the Army ROTC Scholarship Committee. from Calhoun County majoring in Scholarship: An endowed scholarship Lawler Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship: Established by this in honor of Dr. Robert and Ms. Eloise Scholarship: Established by the Alumni Chapter to benefit a deserv- Jenkins Scholarship: Established by education. established by JSU’s National Alumni Established in memory of Ms. Carol alumni chapter for a deserving student Moersch by family and friends for Northeast Alabama Phi Beta Kappa ing full-time student enrolled in the Mr. Julian Jenkins, an Anniston archi- Johnson (Loaz W. and Maybeth B.) Association for the benefit of deserving L. Lawler by her family and friends for in the Marshall County area. the benefit of a deserving upper-level Association for the benefit of a deserv- ROTC program. tect, for the benefit of a JSU or transfer Memorial Scholarship: Established students. the benefit of a student in the College Matt Morris Cheerleading finance or economics student. ing upper-level student. Saks High School Good Citizenship student who is a sophomore student or through a trust agreement by Dr. Loaz JSU Faculty Women’s Club of Nursing and Health Science. Scholarship: Established in memory Montgomery Scholarship: Physical Plant Association Scholarship: An Annual Scholarship above with a designated major in art, W. Johnson and Maybeth B. Johnson Scholarship: Established by the Faculty Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship: of Matt Morris, a JSU cheerleader who Established in honor of Dr. Theron Scholarship: Established by members established by Mr. Larry Jackson for who has demonstrated, in the opinion to assist deserving students. Women’s Club of Jacksonville State Established in memory of Ms. Doris lost his life in an automobile accident. E. Montgomery, president emeritus of of the university’s physical plant for the the benefit of a Saks High School of the art faculty, an exceptional cre- University for the benefit of a deserv- Ledbetter, a career Calhoun County Scholarship will benefit a deserving JSU, for the benefit of a deserving stu- benefit of its employees and families. (Anniston, Alabama) student who ative ability and dedication to the arts. ing young lady from Calhoun County. educator, by her sisters, for the benefit JSU cheerleader. dent. The Northeast Alabama Phi Beta Piedmont Alumni Scholarship: demonstrated good citizenship. The Justice Scholarship: Established to of a student majoring in either educa- McBride (Grady E., III) Memorial Kappa chapter makes the selection. Established for the benefit of deserving scholarship will be selected by the Saks honor Karen A. Justice ’93, upon her tion or nursing. ROTC Scholarship: Established by Nabors (Wallace A.) Scholarship: students from Piedmont. High School Scholarship Committee. graduation from Jacksonville State Lee (Loy Scott) Memorial ROTC JSU ROTC commissionees of years ‘68 Established by Dr. Alice and Mr. Greg Political Science Department Sarrell (Lela Blocker) Nursing University by family friends, Bill and Scholarship: Established by Major and ‘69 in memory of Grady McBride, Cusimano for the benefit of a full-time Scholarship: Established by faculty Scholarship: Established by Dr. Liz Roberts of Birmingham, Alabama. General (Ret.) and Mrs. Larry E. Lee ‘68, who was killed in action in undergraduate student who is a gradu- of the JSU Department of Political Warren and Mrs. Lela Sarrell for a This scholarship will benefit deserving of Ohatchee, Alabama, in memory of Vietnam. The scholarship is reserved ate of Glencoe High School, Etowah Science for the benefit of a student deserving student enrolled in the students enrolled in the College of their son, Loy Scott. The scholarship is for ROTC cadets enrolling in Military County, Alabama. Must be admitted majoring in political science. College of Nursing. Must have a GPA Nursing. reserved for ROTC cadets in Military Science III or IV. Selection is made by to the College of Education and Pope Scholarship: Established by of 3.5 or higher and be willing to work Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kendrick Science III or IV. Selection is made by the Professor Military Science. Professional Studies with an overall Mr. Horace M. and Dr. Margaret J. in Calhoun County upon graduation Scholarship: Established for deserving the Professor of Military Science. McClendon (Eloise Y.) Memorial GPA of 3.0 or higher. Pope to benefit deserving students for one year. Will be available approxi- students who are pursuing manage- Lewis (Aaron H.) Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory Nixon (Alethea) Marshall County majoring in health and physical mately 2014. ment or accounting majors, and who Scholarship: Established by Mr. Lewis of Mrs. Eloise Y. McClendon, a former Alumni Scholarship: Established in education. Savage (Kay Webb & Perry L., are residents of the state of Alabama for students from Cherokee County. JSU Foundation board member for the memory of Ms. Alethea Nixon who Price-Montgomery (WJSU-TV) M.D.) Family Scholarship: Established and who graduated from an Alabama Lewis (Gary O.) Scholarship: benefit of deserving students. was a volunteer firefighter. The scholar- Scholarship: Established by Anniston by Dr. Perry L. and Ms. Kay Webb high school. The first scholarship will Established by Mr. Gary Lewis for the McNabb (Jerry W.) Memorial ship is for the benefit of a junior or Broadcasting Company, Inc., for the Savage of Birmingham, Alabama, be awarded in fall of 2009. benefit of a deserving full-time sopho- ROTC Scholarship: Established senior who graduated from Marshall benefit of deserving students enrolled for the benefit of deserving students Kennamer Scholarship: Established more that is a graduate of Gadsden by classmates in memory of Jerry County High School or a transfer from in the Department of Communication. who are children of employees of by Bob and Lou Kennamer of City High School(Etowah County, AL) McNabb, ‘59, who was killed in ac- Snead State and who is majoring in Reid (Marcus and Jean) Alabama Orthopedic & Spine Center. Anniston, Alabama, for deserving with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA. tion in Vietnam. The scholarship is emergency management. Scholarship: Established by Mr. Students from Piedmont, Alabama and students from Cleburne County Lindsey Scholarship: Established reserved for ROTC cadets enrolling Northeast Alabama Military Marcus and Mrs. Jean Reid for the Calhoun County will have second pref- High School, Ranburne High School, by Mr. Billy S. Lindsey of Anniston, in Military Science III or IV. Selection Officers Association (MOAA) ROTC benefit of a deserving full-time under- erence in the award of this scholarship. Scottsboro High School or Kate Alabama, for the benefit of a deserving is made by the Professor of Military Annual Scholarship: The association graduate student who is a graduate of Savage (Jerry) Memorial ROTC Duncan Smith DAR School (Grant, student. Science. established this scholarship for deserv- Jacksonville High School, Anniston Scholarship: Established by Mr. Ala.). Mr. Kennamer is a trustee emeri- Morris and Essie Longshore McSpadden Scholarship: ing ROTC cadets. It is reserved for High School, or Bob Jones High Tom Gilbreath of Boaz, Alabama, in tus of Jacksonville State University. Scholarship: Established in memory of Established by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde students enrolling in Military Science School. memory of his classmate, Jerry Savage, King Memorial Scholarship: An Mr. Morris and Ms. Essie Longshore McSpadden in honor of Mr. III or IV. Selection is made by the Reaves Memorial Scholarship: ‘67, who died while on military active annual scholarship established by by their daughter, Betty Longshore McSpadden, JSU professor emeritus, Professor of Military Science. Established in memory of Dr. James duty. The scholarship is reserved for the Greater Anniston Business and Cameron. The scholarship will benefit for deserving science education majors. Nursing Alumni Chapter A. Reaves, former vice president for ROTC cadets in Military Science III or Professional Association through full-time undergraduate students who McWhorter (Earlon and Betty) Scholarship: Established by this alum- academic affairs, for the benefit of a IV. Selection is made by the Professor proceeds from the Sunny King Charity demonstrate academic aptitude. Scholarship: Established by Earlon ni chapter for the benefit of deserving deserving student. of Military Science. Golf Classic. The scholarship, which Lovett Scholarship: Established by and Betty McWhorter of Anniston, students majoring in nursing. Rhodes (Janis C.) Memorial Selig (Ernst S.) Corrections Officer is established in memory of Mr. E.D. Mr. Opal R. and Ms. Opal A. Lovett* Alabama, for the benefit of deserv- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Theta Scholarship: Established in memory Scholarship: Established to promote “Sunny” King, Jr., will benefit a deserv- for a deserving student majoring in his- ing upper-level or graduate students Eta Chapter Annual Scholarship: of Mrs. Janis (Calhoun) Rhodes by her the education of a deserving full-time ing student from Calhoun County. tory, English, or art who has achieved who have demonstrated academic Established by the Theta Eta Chapter husband, Dr. Earl E. “Gene” Rhodes undergraduate enrolled in crimi- King Toyota Entrepreneurial sophomore or higher status. Mr. Lovett aptitude and who have demonstrated to promote the education of a deserv- and friends. Must be a drama Major nal justice with a concentration in Scholarship: Established in memory was the university’s photographer prior involvement in campus functions and ing full-time, freshman or sophomore with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be at corrections. of Mr. E.D. “Sunny” King, Jr., a to his retirement. Ms. Lovett taught in organizations. undergraduate student. the junior or senior level. Will be avail- Sentell (Mark A.): Established by prominent Calhoun County au- the English department prior to her re- Merrill Scholarship (Dr. Martha): Manila Henegar Brooks Pachoud able approximately 2014. Mark A. Sentell for the benefit of de- tomobile dealer, by Toyota Motor tirement. Ms. Lovett has been selected Established by Dr. Martha Merrill to Scholarship: Established for the Richey (Tom and Freda) serving students enrolled in College of Sales U.S.A. Inc., and Southeast as an emerita faculty member. acknowledge the value of education benefit of a deserving student enrolled Scholarship: Established in honor of Business and a member of the Human Toyota Distributors, Inc., for the Lowery Memorial Scholarship: and to encourage continuing that in the College of Education and Mr. Tom Richey for the benefit of a de- Resources Management Society that he benefit of a deserving student in the Established in memory of Ms. Mary education. Preferably a graduate of a Professional Studies. serving student enrolled in the College founded in the early 80’s. College of Commerce and Business L. Lowery for a deserving student in Calhoun County High School. Will be Parker Scholarship: Established by of Education and Professional Studies. Administration. family and consumer sciences. available approximately 2014. Mr. Jeffrey A. Parker for the benefit of Robinson (Ernest) Scholarship: a deserving senior-level student in the Established by Ernest Robinson for the College of Commerce and Business benefit of a deserving student majoring Administration. in nursing.

GEM of the Hills | Spring 2013 61 of 64 2012 Honor rollof contributors Serviss (Joseph A. and Carolyn H.) Stewart (John Morgan) Scholarship: Watters Scholarship: Established Wilson (P. O. and Margaret) Scholarship: Established by Mr. Joseph Established in memory of John Morgan by Virginia Watters for the benefit of a Achievement Scholarship Fund: A. and Mrs. Carolyn H. Serviss to Stewart and his wife, Vera Stewart, of deserving graduate of Fayetteville High Established by Mr. P. O. and Mrs. benefit a deserving student from the Piedmont, Alabama. The scholarship School. Margaret Wilson to promote the state of Alabama who is enrolled in the will be awarded to a senior class mem- Whitaker (Roger and Debra) education of academically superior, nursing program. ber graduating from Piedmont High Accounting Scholarship: Established entering freshman, full-time students. Shamblin Family Scholarship: School or Spring Garden High School. by Roger and Debra Whitaker for the Recipients will be known as “Wilson Established through a bequest of Mr. Stewart Scholarship: Established in benefit of a deserving student majoring Scholars”. Harold C. Shamblin of Gadsden, honor of Dr. John R. Stewart, former in accounting. Womack (Jack and Kathy ) Alabama, for the benefit of deserving director of the JSU International Whitestone Scholarship: Scholarship: Established by Jack and students from Cherokee, Etowah, or House Program, by his former students Established in honor of Ms. Heather Kathy Womack for the benefit of a Calhoun Counties who have been and friends for the benefit of a deserv- Whitestone, a former JSU student who deserving full-time student graduating accepted into the College of Education ing International House student. was selected as Miss America for 1995. from Oneonta High School. Must and Professional Studies. Stone (Kitty) Memorial Scholarship: The scholarship is to be awarded to have a 3.0 GPA from high school and Sheppard (Mildred L.) Scholarship: Established in memory of Kitty Stone, a deserving student who qualifies for maintain a 2.5 GPA during college. Established by the board of directors a leader in local public education. The support and services through JSU’s Woodrow Scholarship: Established of the Country Day School, Inc., scholarship is to be awarded to benefit Disability Support Services. in honor of Ms. Ann Jackson Montgomery, Alabama, to honor graduate study in elementary educa- Whorton Scholarship: Established Woodrow, a 1977 graduate of JSU’s Miss Mildred Louise Sheppard, the tion. in honor of Mr. J.P. Whorton, a 1951 Lurleen B. Wallace College of Nursing. school’s founder and only headmas- Tate (Dewey) ROTC Annual graduate of JSU, by friends for the The scholarship will benefit deserving ter. Scholarships will benefit those Scholarship: Established by Mr. Dewey benefit of a deserving student from the students admitted to the nursing students who will commit in writing to Tate to benefit deserving students Sand Mountain area. program. major in education and teach K-12 for enrolling in military science Williams (Major Dwayne) Business Yates (Melvin) Memorial no less than two years. courses and of a class standing of Scholarship: Established for the Scholarship: Established by Shirley Sodexo Scholarship: Established junior or senior. benefit of a deserving full-time Thornburg in memory of her uncle, by Sodexo services for the benefit and Thompson (Robert Samuel “Sam”) undergraduate student enrolled in the Melvin Yates, a 1932 alumnus of JSU. internship of a student in family and Memorial Scholarship: Established College of Commerce and Business This is a general scholarship created consumer science field. in memory of Mr. Sam Thompson, Administration. by Mrs. Elizabeth “Beth” Yates for the Sollohub (Justin) Memorial a beloved teacher, drama coach, and Williams (Major Dwayne) benefit of a full-time student. Scholarship: Established in memory music director who touched the lives Memorial ROTC Scholarship: Yocum (Dr. Virginia): Established of Officer Justin”Sollo”Sollohub for of so many students. The scholarship Established by Ms. Pearl Williams and in honor of Dr. Virginia Yocum to pro- a full-time undergraduate student will benefit a deserving Alabama high friends in memory of her son, Major mote the education of junior level, full- enrolled in the College of Criminal school graduate, who is junior or senior Dwayne Williams who was killed at time, undergraduate enrolled in the Justice. majoring in music or drama. Student the U. S. Pentagon on 9/11. Selection Department of Family and Consumer SouthTrust Bank Scholarship: must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. of the recipient will be made by the Sciences. Must have a minimum GPA Established by SouthTrust Trathen (Robert D.) Memorial: JSU Professor of Military Science to of 3.0 or higher. Corporation of Birmingham, Alabama, Established in memory of Mr. Robert contracted ROTC cadets. Young Scholarship: Established for the benefit of deserving students D. Trathen and in honor of Ms. Williams-Blair Scholarship: in tribute to Ms. Ruth L. and Mr. enrolled in the College of Commerce Charlotte C. Trathen. Mr. Trathen was Established by Ms. Rebecca Williams Millard V. Young, Sr., for the benefit and Business Administration. an instructor in the accounting depart- Blair and Mr. Forrest Randall Blair for of a deserving student from Piedmont, Sowell Scholarship: Established in ment. This scholarship–which embod- the benefit of a deserving student. Alabama. The Millard V. Young, Sr. honor of Dr. Elizabeth Sledge Sowell, ies the theme of Scholarship, Integrity, Williams (Ruth F. and Billy R.) family and the Martha Young Norton professor of family and consumer Service–is for the benefit of senior-level Scholarship: Established in honor of family established the scholarship. sciences, by Ross Laboratories for the accounting students. Mrs. Ruth and Mr. Billy Williams for Zeta Tau Alpha Scholarship: benefit of senior students majoring in Vice (Teresa Cunningham) the benefit of a deserving full-time un- Established by the Zeta Tau Alpha nutrition and foods. Scholarship: Established by Teresa dergraduate student. First scholarship Sorority for the benefit of a deserving Spain-Hickman Scholarship: Cunningham Vice for the benefit of will be awarded In fall of 2011. Zeta Tau Alpha member at JSU. Established by Rotary International deserving full-time, undergraduate Willman (Dorothy and Leon) District #6860 in honor of Mr. Frank students enrolled in JSU’s nursing Music Scholarship: Established by E. Spain and Mr. Roy Hickman. Mr. program who demonstrate academic Leon and Dorothy Willman for the It’s not just about where you decide to get your degree. It’s about the journey and being prepared Spain and Mr. Hickman are former aptitude and reside in Alabama. benefit of a deserving full-time under- for wherever that may take you. It’s about sitting down and asking the important questions. What presidents of Rotary International. Vietnamese/International graduate student majoring in music. The scholarship will benefit deserving Scholarship: Established by Ms. Wilson (Barbara T. and Jimmy do I want to become? What do I want to achieve? And how will I get there? At Jacksonville State International House students partici- Nguyen Le for the benefit of a deserv- D.) Scholarship: Established by Ms. pating in JSU’s International House ing Vietnamese student currently study- Barbara T. Wilson on her retirement University, we not only help you answer these questions, we help you find where you’re going. Program. ing in the English Language Institute. from Jacksonville State University. Sparrowhawk Memorial Waldrep (Charlie D.) Scholarship The scholarship will benefit a full-time Scholarship: Established in memory of Fund: Established by Charlie Waldrep undergraduate student enrolled in ele- Master Miles Timothy Sparrowhawk, for the benefit of a deserving full time mentary education or secondary health infant son of Paul and Connie undergraduate student from the city of and physical education. Only students Sparrowhawk of Jacksonville, Alabama. Birmingham. who have a 2.5 through 4.0 grade The scholarship will benefit deserv- Walters Scholarship: Established in point average, have been an Alabama ing undergraduate members of the honor of Dr. David L. Walters, long- resident for a minimum of seven years Southerners who are enrolled in sum- time director of the Southerners, by prior to applying, and have completed mer courses. former members and friends. at least 30 hours of their education at Stamper (Colonel Archie) Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Jacksonville State University shall be Memorial Scholarship: Established Marino Scholarship: Established eligible for this award. by the Retired Officers Association, by Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Wilson (Clyde and Jerry) northeast Alabama chapter, in memory Kimbrough, LLC for the benefit of Scholarship: Established by Dr. and of Colonel Archie Stamper. a deserving full-time, undergraduate Mrs. Jerry B. Wilson for the benefit Stanfield (Don V.) Memorial student who is majoring in accounting. of deserving students majoring in Scholarship: Established by Kathy Student must have a minimum GPA of education. Stanfield in memory of her husband, 3.0. www.jsu.edu | 256-782-5268 Don V. Stanfield to promote the education of a deserving full-time undergraduate student.

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