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FEATURES

2 Life After Death Row BY BETH ENGLISH Once released from prison, how do individuals wrongly convicted of a capital crime resurrect their lives?

10 The World's Her Stage BY RANDALL DAVID COOK Mary-Mitchell Campbell may make her living by entertaining, but she lives for her non-profit work.

16 The Measure of a Man BY RONALD HYATT Remembering Hubert Ray "Red" Dobson, who had a profound and lasting influence on many Furman students.

22 Remade to Order A $5 million renovation turns the Charles E. Daniel Dining Hall into a campus showplace.

24 What's Calling You Now? BY KEVIN SPEARS Alumni return to campus for a weekend retreat designed for reflection, exploration and critical self-examination.

DEPARTMENTS

26 FURMAN REPORTS

32 PHILANTHRO PY

33 ATHLETICS

34 ALUMNI NEWS

48 THE LAST WORD

COVER PHOTO BY N. WARREN WINTER

ath row

icted of a capital crime dra Davis Westervelt

FURMAN I FALL 2006 3 Three YEARS AGO. SAUNDRA DAVIS WESTERVELT BOARDED A PLANE TO VISIT FORMER DEATH ROW INMATE

CHARLES FAIN IN IDAHO.

Westervelt, a 1990 Furman graduate and associate professor of sociology at the University of North

Carolina-Greensboro, wanted to talk with him about how he was readjusting to society. About how

he handled small things like doorknobs and metal utensils and spicy food. How he adapted to ATMs

and pay-at-the-pump gas stations. How he handled finding a job, getting health insurance, and maybe

sleeping with another person. How he dealt with people who still thought he was guilty.

Fain had served 18 years on death row for struggling with things the vast majority can't the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl. At his imagine. And they manage it with integrity trial,microscopic hair analysis and two jailhouse and dignity. Faith and integrity and dignity." snitches provided the evidence needed to sentence She discovered that Fain coped by turning him to death. DNA analysis was not yet in use. to the church. He had found comfort in religion Eighteen years later,the snitches recanted while on death row. After his release he joined and DNA examination of the hairs found on the a large,contemporary church in his community BY BETH ENGLISH girl revealed that they were not Fain's. He spent and attended services faithfully. 18 years of his life in a single cell for something Their interview took place on a Saturday, he didn't do. and he invited Westervelt to go with him to Westervelt's research project,funded in part service that evening. She accepted. They sat by UNCG and titled "Life After Death: Life amid a large group singing worship songs. Then Histories of Innocents After Their Release from the minister got up to deliver the sermon. Death Row," examines the impact of a wrongful "And the sermon was about Paul and Paul's capital conviction and incarceration on exonerees. years while he was incarcerated for preaching," As of October, 123 people nationally had been she says. "It was about the letters that he wrote. released from death row due to substantial It was about hope,about how to find hope when evidence of their innocence. Westervelt and you're imprisoned for something you didn't do. " her co-investigator, Kimberly Cook from the She sat listening in stunned disbelief. University of North Carolina-Wilmington, "And I finally looked over at Charles and have interviewed 18 of them. said, 'I can't believe I'm sitting here listening As a sociologist,Westervelt is particularly to this,sitting next to you.' And he just looked interested in the coping strategies exonerees use. at me and said, 'God works in mysterious ways.' Do they confront issues head on? Do they It was one of those," she shivers, "chill moments seclude themselves? What types of factors affect .. .. We have many moments like that. Chilling their abilities to cope and move forward? moments. Wrenching moments." "These are people suffering trauma in the most acute way," Westervelt says. "They are

4 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Oppose the Death Penalty!

PRACTICAL CONCERNS not going to really reach fruition, so I just kinda For the rest, it's far trickier. Every employ­ "Hope is like a little kid learning to walk. He falls, coast, not much different than death row." ment application asks: Have you ever been he falls. He don't stay on the ground. He cries. Westervelt and Cook categorize the issues convicted of a felony? What do you do when He finds ways to get up and walk again. I've been exonerees confront into four basic areas: practical the answer is yes, but you were later cleared? in there almost 18years. But you just find ways problems (financial problems, employment, Applications do not offer an area to explain. to get up and walk again. just like a little kid. The relearning the basics), grieving and loss, stigma Exonerees have tried a variety of solutions. whole thing is to think positive."- Juan Melendez, and loss of reputation, and reintegration. Some attach an explanation. Shabaka Brown convicted of the murder of a beauty salon owner First on the list for many when they are simply wrote n/a (not applicable). A few months based on the testimony of the actual murderer. released is finding employment. For some, it's later, he got a call from the company saying an easy matter. Fain, who was cleared with DNA he had lied on his application. But he felt it Factors that impact exonerees' re-entry into evidence, didn't have too much difficulty because was the most honest answer he could give. society range from mundane things, such as learn­ people felt more definitive about his innocence. Having records expunged would be the most ing to walk near a fence without fear, to life­ And Juan Melendez was a hero for the people helpful thing for exonerees, but that typically altering emotional issues, such as dealing with of Puerto Rico. Crowds met him at the airport involves asking for a pardon from the governor. a loss of self. when he arrived. He had an old friend who For Alan Gell, that's more than he can do. "He "I was just lost, a lost soul," Greg Wilhoit owned a plantain plantation who offered him says, 'I didn't do anything wrong. I don't want said in the July 24, 2001, issue of Investigative a job on the spot. to ask for a pardon. I absolutely won't do that,' " Reports. "Am still not completely found. And "They're the lucky ones," Westervelt says. Westervelt says. I'm not a whole person anymore. I'm just a part Some become self-employed. Kirk An alternative is to sue the state to expunge of a person. I don't have any high expectations Bloodsworth was a crabber, Gary Gauger the records, but that requires money, which again anymore like I used to because I know they're a farmer. requires a job.

FURMAN I FALL 2006 5 The difficulty in finding a job complicates GRIEV;NG AND LOSS "I can hear him talking about this and getting medical insurance. And quite a few ''A bout a month and a hal f,tw o months after my just sobbing," Westervelt says. "Y ou know that of the exonerees have medical problems that arrest, I had a dream. And I was speaking with guttural kind of sobbing- the kind you hear range from vision issues to arthritis and joint my mother. And then I realized, I said, 'Oh, wait from children who are so completely over­ problems. Several also complain of stomach a minute, but you were killed.' And then she faded whelmed, and how awful that experience was problems,which Westervelt attributes to their away. I asked for a hug [begins to cry], I asked for him. That she never got to see it (the exon­ diet while in prison: "No spicy foods. No salt, for a hug and then she faded away,and I started eration) all come to fruition. And he never got no condiments. Lots of starch, potatoes,turkey, crying. And I woke up crying,and I ...that, to say goodbye." chicken." I suppose would have been the . . .that was as He told Westervelt about going to his family's Some also have trouble with stamina. close as I had come to mourning their murders, house and encountering all his mother's things. Melendez talked about relearning to walk their deaths .... I feel like I'm a plastic barrier He would go in her closet just to smell her clothes. because he was only outside for an hour holding back the ocean. You kno w,not much One morning he was having a hard time getting a day during his prison years. su bstance and a lot of weight."- Gary Gauger, up and he thought he heard her. He went to who was convicted of killing his parents in their the kitchen and could have sworn he smelled home and later released when the actual killers her cigarette, as if she had just left the room. confessed. Shabaka Brown lost two brothers while he was in prison. One died because he couldn't get Beyond the practical concerns of everyday a kidney transplant. Shabaka had been tested life are the emotional costs of prison. With their and matched as a potential donor,but he wasn't time in prison ranging from two to 26 years, allowed to leave prison long enough to have many exonerees with whom Westervelt has the operation to save his brother.

Above: Perry Cobb was convicted based on the spoken experienced the loss of loved ones. Re-establishing ties with existing family testimony of one eyewitness. Years later, it was Kirk Bloodsworth lost his mother, his primary members is also difficult, Westervelt says. Perry revealed that the witness drove the getaway car source of support, five months before he was Cobb's daughter was kidnapped and raped while for her boyfriend, the actual offender. released. he was in prison. Westervelt says, "He has guilt for not being there. Lost time, lost memories. Nine years later, he was exonerated by DNA Perry Cobb was sentenced to death based No amount of compensation can give that back evidence. Ten years after that, the DNA on the testimony of one eyewitness. The physical to you." identified the actual killer. evidence didn't match. And then there is the loss of friends. Juan But for those 10 years, Kirk lived with the Years later, it was discovered that the Melendez said that one of the hardest parts of specter of his supposed crime. He lived with eyewitness was the woman who had driven being on death row was when someone was led people who wrote "child killer " in the dust on the getaway car in the murder. She was off to be executed: "You got a man next door his truck, which was his home for the first several deflecting attention from her boyfriend, to you for nine years, 10 years. You become months after his release. Or, as happened one the actual offender. attached without even knowing it. And now they come, they snatch him, they kill him. Then you think, 'I'll probably be next.' So that was the part that I say was the hardest part to me in there, when they kill people." STIGMA .. I'm this person ...this heinous murderer that stomped my ba by. My oldest child ... in the book [a chapter on her case appeared in a book about women on death ro w] it says I took him and thre w him out ofa mavin' pi ck-up tru ck .... They have just destroyed my li fe .... And I'm angry. I am very angry be cause I can't get ba ck what they took from me! I can't get that ba ck! And that's the part that makes me mad [getting emotional]. It makes me mad be cause I got children,and my kids hear day as he went door to door looking for work, "Sometimes I'm still surprised by how wrong this. 'OK. Well,you kno w your mama ain't no someone recognized him and yelled, "Child it can go," Westervelt says. "I've seen some of the good ... your mama killed your brother.' That's killer in the neighborhood! Child killer most egregious stories. Oh my God, you wouldn't why I went and got my tu bes tied [laughing] be cause in the neighborhood! " believe it." ... I was scared to have another ba by here in "And then the prosecutor put the DNA In one case, a paid attorney showed up drunk Colum bus, Mississippi."- Sabrina Butler-Porter, in the database and got a hit, and lo and behold every day in court. He even threw up in the convicted of felonious child abuse in the death if the actual offender didn't live right down the judge's chambers. And yet the decision for death of her 9-month-old son, later released when new hall from him while they were both in prison," stood. witnesses corroborated Butler's side of the story says Westervelt. "They could have spared him In response to some of these issues, North and the medical examiner re-evaluated the that." Carolina has created an Innocence Commission, evidence of abuse. DNA evidence is something most people the only one of its kind in the United States. feel definitively clears a person of the crime. The commission takes on policy issues, such "They want so desperately for people to But out of 123 exonerees, only 14 were released as mistaken eyewitness testimony, and creates believe them," Westervelt says. "People call as a result of DNA testing. Many more are new procedures to be followed and distributes them out in the grocery store. They think released because of prosecutorial misconduct. them to police departments. they got out on a technicality." The misconduct takes many forms- When Westervelt and Cook ask the not turning over evidence that would clear exonerees what they do when people think they the defendant, not revealing inducements are still guilty,most say they try to ignore it. given to jailhouse snitches, mistaken eyewitness "But it makes them angry, of course." testimony, police problems, false confessions. Kirk Bloodsworth was convicted of brutally killing and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old, one of the most heinous crimes of all. Eyewitness testimony linking the two together was the primary evidence at trial.

FURMAN I FALL 2006 7 Gary Gauger, who was cleared of killing his parents, finds it easier to cope with freedom by isolating himself from society.

ON THE OUTSIDE "I've been very blessed, very fortunate. I don't wanna let my friends do wn. I can't pay 'em back money- wise. The only thing I can hope fully do is make 'em proud and let 'em kno w ...that I am Those who have family support, a public Whenever Gauger speaks of his death row who I am because they helped save my li fe .... apology by officials, the identity of the actual experience, it shuts him down for three to four I'm gonna make them proud for the rest ofmy offender and community acceptance have an days, Westervelt says. li fe.... They struggled and stressed for those easier time than those who do not. Some move to evade community opinion. 10years while I was in prison ... worry in' about Ultimately, Westervelt and Cook have One North Carolina exoneree, who Westervelt me, wonderin' what they could do, while they're found that exonerees usually choose one of hasn't had an opportunity to interview, moved stil!livin' their own lives,takin' care oftheir own two approaches to coping - strategies based to Hawaii. "Now that's a management strategy," families, wonderin' what they can do to help Ray. on a promotion focus or those based on a she says. "Some choose to isolate and rebuild It's like,you kno w,that's something [pauses because prevention focus. a new identity not founded on this." he is getting emotional]. That's gonna be my mis­ Those who choose a prevention-focused While Bloodsworth stayed in his sion,my goal."- Ray Krone, convicted of the strategy try to avoid negative consequences by community, he initially tried running from murder and kidnapping of a female barkeep and using self-destructive behavior (alcohol, drugs, his past. But as time went by, he discovered released when DNA from hairs found on the etc.), avoidance and isolation from others as such an approach wasn't working for him. victim were not his but matched a convicted a strategy to get through the day. They also Then he attacked it head-on. sex offender who lived 600 yards from the bar. findthey have an inability to make meaning His shift isn't unusual. "People's coping from what happened to them. practices change through life," Westervelt says. Ray Krone is one of the lucky ones. Having Gary Gauger, the man who was accused Those who shift to a promotion-focused a support system is critical to making a readjust­ of killing his parents, tends to choose isolation. strategy try to create positive outcomes by ment to society. As Westervelt says, "It matters "I hate to even have the phone ring. I don't like disclosing their past, making meaning out what they have to go back to." to talk to people on the phone. So, what's the of what happened to them, becoming public People used to cross the street so they point? I can't write letters. I can't talk on the advocates and connecting to fellow exonerees. wouldn't have to walk near Kirk Bloodsworth. phone. I don't like to visit. I don't like to go Many choose to fight for legislation that Sabrina Butler-Porter can't get a job as a Wal­ anywhere. I don't like to leave the house. would abolish the death penalty. Mart greeter because she's so recognizable. What's the point? I tried to initiate contact "It allows them to tell their stories over "When the community accepts you, it makes (with my grown children) and I couldn't follow and over and over. And most of the time their all the difference," Westervelt says. "The prose­ through. So I just ... you know ...and you stories get validation," Westervelt says. "It cutor can make things better or worse. The media think I'll do better in the future, and the days validates their reinterpretation of self. That's can make things better or worse. To some extent, go by, and pretty soon it's one year, it's three helpful for coping. It allows them to reconstruct it matters what kind of crime you were convicted years, it's five years, it's, you know? . . . Don't a new identity based on the incident. If you look of. And I would venture a guess it matters who wanna bust out of my comfort zone. Don't at trauma survivors in general, retelling their you are." wanna grow." stories is important."

8 fURMAN I fAll 2006 But it has a down side. Such work is Ultimately, she wants this research to help She believes the system has a continuing exhausting on a number of levels. Shabaka those who work with exonerees and inform those obligation to help these people as they readjust Brown used to fightagainst the death penalty who have an opportunity to change things for to life. But before the system fulfills these needs, but does not do it anymore. "I think it tires them. it must be aware of what the needs are. them out," Westervelt says. "Most consider the exoneration to be the "It's not enough to say, 'You're out now.' victory. But it's not a victory if we revictimize We have an obligation to them. As a society, the person when they get out." we owe them a debt." IFI CoMPENSATION In some states, compensation is offered "I have a 4-year-old no w. It's important that to the exoneree, but not in every state. This arti cle is reprinted with permission from the I I choose to do something for resear ch that is valu­ "We would argue stringently it's a good thing Spring 2006issue ofUNCG Research,an annual able enough in my mind,something worthy of being but it's not the end-all thing," she says. pu bli cation ofthe University of North Carolina­ away. I want to do something to make this a better For one, most don't know how to manage Greens boro. The author is editor ofUNCG pla ce."- Saundra Westervelt money. Kirk Bloodsworth received $300,000 Researchand ofthe university's quarterly and it quickly dwindled away. alumni magazine. Hearing all of these stories does not come "They are not very adept at social inter­ without personal reactions. Westervelt is a action, and people come out of the woodwork researcher, but she's also a mother and a person and want money," says Westervelt. "It can't who cares deeply about what happens to these be thought of as the only solution." wronged people.

Ariminolog ckground

SAUNDRA DAVIS WESTERVELT '90 planned Victimization Became a Criminal Defense came Westervelt says, to be an English major at Furman- until, needing out in 1998, and in 2001 she and UNCG colleague "We hope to draw

an elective one term her freshman year, she chose John A. Humphrey co-edited Wrongly Convicted: some conclusions

to enroll in an introductory criminology course. Perspectives on Failed Justice. about the similarities

Taught by Paul Kooistra '74, the class fascinated Her current research on former death row and differences in these

Westervelt and introduced her to a new world of inmates is likely to produce another book. For this people's experiences.

study. "After all, no one takes criminology in high project, Westervelt and colleague Kimberly Cook How do they cope

school," she says. started with a list of exonerees provided by the with this stigma they're forced to live with? How

She began signing up for every criminology­ Death Penalty Information Center. All 110 people do they manage their new identity? What are their

related course Furman offered and went on to earn on the initial list had faced execution dates (the list survival mechanisms?"

a double major in English and sociology. She also now numbers 123). The conversations can be draining, for both

spent a summer conducting research with Kooistra. Although many of the former prisoners could interviewers and exonerees. And, as Westervelt

After graduating she headed to the University of not be traced, Westervelt and Cook worked through points out, even though they have been exonerated,

Virginia, where Kooistra also studied, and com­ intermediaries (attorneys, other researchers) to most of her subjects still face a bumpy road.

pleted her Ph.D. in sociology. locate as many as they could. They then sent letters "In these cases, there aren't many happy

Since joining the faculty at the University of explaining their interest and requesting interviews. endings," she says.

North Carolina-Greensboro in 1997, she has com­ Some were willing to talk; others declined. To date, -JIM STEWART

pleted two well-received books, both published by Westervelt and Cook have completed 17 face-to­

Rutgers University Press. Shifting the Blame: How face interviews and an 18th by mail. Photo by Ch ns English, UNC-Greensboro

FURMAN I FALL 2006 9 BY RANDALL DAVID COOK

THE WoRLD's HER STAGE

How a young woman from a small town in North Carolina ends up orchestrating the most anticipated Broadway revival of the 2006�07 theatre season - and owning an orphanage in India.

TIMES SQUARE, 49TH STREET. Theatregoers stream out ofvarious Last year Campbell created Artists Striving to End Poverty (ASTEP), Broad way houses as curtains come do wn for the evening. Near the "Chi cago" a humanitarian organization that combines her love of the arts and artists marquee,ex cited fans try to gra b a glimpse of pop star Usher exiting the with her desire to fight for the children most in need of advocacy. And stage door after his mu ch-pu bli cized opening night. in addition to getting the established artists with whom she works involved Do wn the blo ck stands the stately O' Neill Theatre, where a smaller in ASTEP, she also has access to some of the country's brightest upcoming but no less passionate cro wd gathers at the stage door waiting for the stars talents as a faculty member of The Juilliard School, where she has been on of "S weeney Todd "to emerge. Out comes Mary- Mit chell Camp bell,dressed staff since 2003 -and holds the distinction of being one of the youngest in bla ck,arms full ofpapers and musi c. Fans hoping to see Patti LuPone sigh individuals to serve on that distinguished faculty. as they realize their wait will have to continue,and Camp bell,unre cognized, How Campbell achieved so much in so little time is, well, a tale walks purpose fully past the mo b ofstar-seekers. There's still mu ch work to worth attending. be done this evening. "Sorry it took me so long,"she says. "Kevin Kline wanted to say hello." ACT I. "SWEET CHARITY" LAUNCHES CAMPBELL'S CAREER­ A DECADE AFTER GRADUATING FROM Furman, Mary-Mitchell Campbell '96 AND CHARITY WORK BECOMES HER PASSION. findsherself working on Broadway and in Hollywood as a music arranger and orchestrator for many of the most talented and successful people To THE CONSTERNATION OF MANY OF HER MUSIC PROFESSORS, Campbell, in the world of show business. who hails from Wilson, N.C., chose not to attend graduate school after In November alone she made her Broadway debut as an orchestrator Furman but to instead move to New York and brave the Great White and also served as conductor for Tony Bennett's 80th birthday celebration Way by taking any and all gigs that came her way. And like a classic in Los Angeles, which was co-hosted by Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, heroine in one of those Broadway musicals with which she now works, Bruce Willis, George Clooney and Billy Crystal and featured such perfor­ Campbell landed a doozy of a firstjob: collaborating with composer mers as Kelly Clarkson, Marc Anthony and Rascal Flatts. And before Cy Coleman on a special anniversary benefit performance of his biggest the year is done her solo album, "Songs I Grew Up On," will be released. Broadway hit, "Sweet Charity," at Lincoln Center. Even more extraordinary is that as exciting as her career is at the The event, laden with some of the theatre's biggest names, including moment, a life in theatre is not what really drives her. She may make the original Charity herself, Gwen Verdon (in what was to be her last stage her living by entertaining, but she lives for her non-profit work, which performance), was a smashing success, and Campbell realized that she'd she confirms with her description of why she works so tirelessly in both found gold in her firstprofessional mentor: "It was like winning the lottery." areas but has no problem prioritizing: "It's a matter of feeling creative For despite his great success, Coleman, the Tony Award-winning composer versus people dying." of "City of Angels," "Barnum" and "The Will Rogers Follies," was not one

10 FURMAN I FALL 2006 to rest on his laurels and was a strong supporter of younger musicians Upon returning stateside, Campbell landed the dream job of orches­ and composers in the theatre industry. trating the music of Stephen Sondheim, Broadway's most revered composer, "He believed it was important to never stop creating, no matter for an updated production of "Company," the Tony-winning musical in how old you are," says Campbell. "He was working 12-hour days at age 75. 1971. The director would be John Doyle, a Brit known for having the I learned from him to work hard and stay focused." In addition to basically performers in his shows double as an onstage orchestra. Given this style, saying yes to any job offered to her, Campbell continued working with the orchestrators in his productions play an enormously important role Coleman until his death from a heart attack in 2004. that puts them more in the spotlight The year 2004 also marked another major turning point than usual. in Campbell's life. "It never occurred to me that The presidential election of that year upset her greatly. I'd get this job," Campbell says. Partisanship aside, what bothered her most, she says, "But John wanted an all-American "was the way we treated each other as fellow Americans. team for this show, thinking All the name-calling, the it would be irresponsible, given insults. No real conversations the material, not to have one. were had, no attempts to So he needed a new collab­ connect were made, 1 orator. It's all a bit magical almost everything was and a bit overwhelming." fear-based." Wanting to find And again, Campbell's something to take her mind timing was perfection. Doyle, off of the state of affairs at previously unknown in the home, she booked a trip to United States, opened his spend time the following version of "Sweeney To dd" year in India, working on Broadway in 2005 to with children. rave reviews and strong The trip would box office, so interest change her life. in "Company" escalated accordingly. Suddenly, WHEN SHE FIRST ARRIVED IN INDIA, SHE STAYED IN producers were flying BANGALORE WITH THE FAMILY OF THE DOORMAN OF HER BUILDING to see "Company" when IN NEW YORK. She lived in Bangalore for six weeks, volunteering it opened in Cincinnati last March. in an orphanage for physically challenged girls. There she realized Many were pleased with what they saw, including the that corruption was rampant and that a lot of money meant for the critic from The Ne w York Times, who called the show a "sleek, stylish orphanage was being pocketed. production" and made ample note of Campbell's contribution: ".. . The She then went to Calcutta and volunteered at one of Mother Teresa's lively new orchestrations, by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, find the various missions. Upon arrival, she immediately picked up a little girl, then noticed couples communicating in musical notes, sometimes in happy harmony, a large sign on the wall that said, "Don't pick up kids! They have highly sometimes in more complicated patterns. These wordless colloquies hint contagious tuberculosis." at the subterranean levels of congeniality that marriage can bring.. .. Campbell remained healthy, and shortly thereafter she met a couple We are reminded that for many long-partnered pairs, speech is only with an orphanage in the village of Nelamangala, in southern India. the most public of many modes of communication, and it can By chance, they were looking for someone to take the place over, a leader be a misleading one." who wanted the orphanage for reasons greater than merely acquiring Such a review from the Times can create momentum for a show, and the land. After meeting Campbell and showing her the facility (also for soon thereafter, a transfer to New York with the entire cast was announced. disenfranchised girls), the couple offered to give the orphanage to her. In June, Doyle won the Tony Award for Best Director for "Sweeney Todd," Although surprised by the offer, Campbell accepted- and immediately immediately making "Company" the must-see musical revival on Broadway realized she had an incredible challenge on her hands. this fall- and putting a very bright spotlight on Campbell. "I believe we're responsible for what we know. Once I went to India, I then knew," says Campbell. "We're at a point where we can, one, accept things as they are, or two, choose to fight. Children are our only hope for creating a different world, and as a result, they're worth fighting for."

12 FURMAN [FALL 2006 INTERMISSION. CAMPBELL REFLECTS ON HER EXPERIENCES AT FURMAN AND THE WORLD AT LARGE THROUGH A SERIES OF RAPID,FIRE QUESTIONS.

FAVORITE CLASS AT FURMAN? IN 2002 YOU HAD THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY Social Problems. "The poverty tour [part of TO REASSEMBLE A "LOST" AARON CoPLAND the class] opened my eyes and was the emotional SCORE FOR TWO STAR-STUDDED PERFORMANCES foundation for what would become ASTEP. OF ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S "THE WORLD OF NICK From that point forward I learned how important ADAMS," THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WENT TO it is to use your heart in a way that is for the BENEFIT THE PAINTED TURTLE CAMP, ONE greater good." OF PAUL NEWMAN'S SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES. FAVORITE PROFESSOR? WERE YOU INTIMIDATED? Dr. Albert Blackwell, religion. "Because of my age, a lot of the actors initially thought I was an intern. Once that idea was MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? corrected, I cracked the whip as normal, just "While I was accompanying the Chamber that time with Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Singers at a humor-in-music seminar in Tennes­ Tom Hanks, among others. It's always impor­ see in front of 350 music educators, the piano tant to be present, to be where you are and face bench fell apart. Everyone thought it was part illusion versus the realities of the world. As of the act. It wasn't." people we all have so much more in common than differences. We'd be better off recognizing FAVORITE PART OF THE FURMAN EXPERIENCE? that we're all the same." "Having come from a conservatory background in high school [North Carolina School of the WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE STUDENTS Arts], I really enjoyed the liberal arts aspect AT }UILLIARD? of Furman, being able to learn a wide array "They're very inspiring - all that unharnessed of materials." energy and enthusiasm. I work in the drama division. I much prefer actors to singers. It's IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND CHANGE ONE PART wonderful to watch their bravery as they make OF YOUR FURMAN CAREER, WHAT WOULD IT BE themselves vulnerable." AND WHY? "I would work less and spend more time with BOOK MOST RECENTLY READ? my friends." India Untou ched by Abraham George. And The Zen of Fundraising. PERSON YOU MOST ADMIRE? Abraham George, a business entrepreneur who IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE created the George Foundation after serving as WORLD, WHAT WOULD IT BE? a managing director at a global investment firm "Many people have way more than they need. and founding and heading a software company, We don't need to feel guilty for what we have, the profits of which he uses for the foundation. but we do need to be conscious of what we waste, such as buying food we don't eat. When you PEOPLE YOU MOST WANT TO WORK WITH? think about that, the fact that people are starv­ Alanis Morissette, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Kushner, ing in the world is inexcusable." "and people who have money to invest in the children!" WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT FURMAN? "The beauty of the campus, and the simplicity of what I knew. Being a little ignorant made life simpler." ACT II. And for the artists? "It gives actors real perspective. After they How CAMPBELL TURNED SOMETHING PAINFUL INTO SOMETHING do one of our programs, they seem more grateful and have more apprecia­ POSITIVE, AND WHY STATISTICS PLAY SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART tion for the many things we take for granted. They have something more IN HER LIFE. to say in their art and have more important stories to tell." ASTEP now has a staff of six. Though it relies on her heavily, Campbell REALITY HIT CAMPBELL UPON HER RETURN TO NEW YORK FROM INDIA. hopes the organization will eventually function independently and be able She now owned an orphanage, which is called Ashakiran ("Rays to strengthen non-profit structures already in existence. As part of that of Hope"). And she needed a way to run and provide for it, a task that latter mission, ASTEP has expanded beyond the orphanage in India would be daunting for anyone, much less for someone with a full slate to include: of work on the other side of the world. Many of her colleagues were > Workshops based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where a surprised at her determination, including Sondheim, who upon hearing shockingly high 32 percent of the population has HIV or AIDS. about Campbell's acquisition asked, "Couldn't you say no?" > Workshops in Homestead, Fla., where the focus is on children Campbell couldn't say no, and instead started investigating how of migrant workers with combined annual incomes of $10,000 to $15,000. she could create a non-profit organization that would include managing > ArtCents, the primary fundraising arm of ASTEP, in which artists the orphanage but would also be able to expand into other areas. Once donate their spare change, the idea being that "Small change makes again, timing played its part. big change." Campbell's marriage had ended, and the brownstone apartment she once owned had to be sold as part of the divorce settlement. Rather than WHEN SHE'S FEELING OVERWHELMED, WHAT KEEPS CAMPBELL GOING buy another place, Campbell used her half of the money to create ASTEP. ARE THE STATISTICS, WHICH SHE CAN RATTLE OFF AS EASILY AS SHE ASTEP is an arts-based organization that strives to combat child CAN PLAY A C-MAJOR SCALE. poverty by bringing together artists and children who can benefit from "A billion children live in poverty. That's half the children in artistic encounters. Campbell believes in the power of art to teach: the world. Six hundred forty million children have inadequate shelter, "Art is a vehicle to get to know the children, get them to open up, get and 400 million struggle to get safe drinking water. I believe it's my duty to the real issues. We use art to access all that other stuff that stands to protect and educate those impoverished children with whom I come in the way of breaking the cycle of poverty." into contact."

14 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Phone rings, door chimes, in comes "Company:" The new version of this unconventional musical about love and commitment, which first played on Broadway in 1970, was scheduled to open November 29. In this year's revival, the performers also serve as the on-stage orchestra. Mary-Mitchell Campbell's work as music supervisor and orchestrator received prominent billing in an October 1 ad in The New York Times.

She admits it's not always easy to main­ tion and a member of the ASTEP board, says, tain her intense schedule. She makes lots of "Mary-Mitchell is ruthless in her pursuit of the lists, she says, and typically gets by on only better side of human nature. Working with her four or five hours of sleep. At times, she adds, has reinvigorated my own commitment to the she has to force herself to stop and take a breath. world's poor and marginalized. She possesses Still, she thrives on the pace and variety an artist's curiosity and hunger for information of her life. "I don't expect everyone to do about everything from the structure and gov­ what I do," she says, "but I do believe you ernance of non-profits to land reform laws can be very successful in your field and still be in northeastern India. able to give a lot. You don't have to sacrifice ambition." "The world would be a far better place if more artists could break With that attitude and drive, it's not surprising that Campbell out of their creative shells and engage with real, difficultissues like poverty, makes a strong impression on those she meets. Paul Newman and Joanne disease, corruption and oppression, [as] Mary-Mitchell has done. She Woodward, who have mastered the art of using celebrity to encourage is an incredibly inspiring force in my life these days." others to support charity, are friends and mentors. Tom Hanks took The stages of Broadway present very different challenges to the realities her trick-or-treating with his kids. of the world, realities that include great poverty and suffering. No matter Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony-winning actress starring in the current the challenge, Campbell faces all obstacles in the same manner. Broadway revival of "The Apple Tree," recently completed a concert tour "You don't have to not be scared," she says. "The desire just has with Campbell and says, "I love how committed she is to music, her students to be greater than the fear." IFI and her friends. I love that with her spare time, of which she barely has any, she started this non-profit ASTEP. The author,a 1991 Furman graduate,is a play wright and businessman ''All she wants is to stay on her path. She knows what her purpose in Ne w York City. His "In a To wn Called Faith"is scheduled for is and will stay the course. She is an optimist and has incredible faith. an off-Broad way opening in 2007. That's why people love to be around her! She's a source of inspiration to all who meet her." Tim Thomas, the executive director of MTV's Staying Alive Found a-

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me and said, 'Bobby, I don't believe that boy said that, do you? He is too good a young man to say that. I don't believe he said it.' And then he gave us a 15-minute address on clean speech." Another story, from Dobson's Spartanburg High days: During a faculty meeting, the subject of improper grammar came up. An English instructor suggested that "in every school activity, good English should be emphasized." Dobson stood, cleared his throat and said, "I have too much trouble introduction to Hubert Ray "Red" Dobson came in in the gym keeping them from saying 'damn' and 'hell' to worry about the fall of 1951, when as a freshman at Furman I enrolled them saying 'ain't' and 'nary.' " M in one of his physical education activity classes. On Students looked up to Dobson, and he did not let them down. Y the first day he entered the room, introduced himself He was a little bit of what every boy wanted to be when he grew up, and began going over the class rules: and a lot of what grown men wished they had become. "We're going to be OT-OT: on target, on time and ready for the kickoff." At 5-11 and 190 pounds, he was strong and sturdy, as befitan expert "We will never laugh at you, but we will laugh with you." gymnast and superior swimmer. With his red hair, rugged face, football "In this course, everybody is somebody." nose, bright eyes and excellent teeth, he cut quite a figure. He went on to say, "We're going to learn sports skills and how to make I had the honor of being an intramural student manager at Furman friends. We're going to take a clean shower and smell like a flower, because under Red Dobson. My job was to set the schedules, organize tournaments, even your friends will tell you when you don't smell good." see that the games started "OT" (on time) and ensure that students had He then informed us that the hot water was out in the gymnasium. fun- and that they played "in a clean, wholesome setting according We would soon discover that this was not an unusual occurrence. But to the rules." we followed him into the shower room, turned on the water and, as he On game days the managers would load the equipment bags into said, "Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, run through the water, it's quite a trick." Dobson's red Buick, preparing to head out to the playing fields. Dobson would hop in with his bulldog, Rex, who always sat in the front passenger Furman faced many challenges after World War II. Its student seat, wearing a cap. The managers sat in the back. body had been depleted by the war, its facilities were aging, and both Once I suggested that I had been a pretty good fellow all week, its academic and athletic programs were in need of an overhaul. all year in fact, and that I deserved to ride in the front. "Oh no," Dobson One of the people the university asked to help it regain its footing said. "Rex means king, and a king should be given the seat of honor." was Red Dobson. A 1925 Furman graduate, all-Southern Conference So we'd ride around campus, with Dobson and Rex stopping to chat football player and four-sport letterman, Dobson had been a highly with passers-by while the managers hid so the girls wouldn't see us. One successful teacher and coach at Spartanburg High School. His football day a member of the staff laughed at me and, calling me by my nickname, teams lost only five home games in 19 years and finished unbeaten four said, "Hunkie, unless that dog dies you're never going to get to ride in the times, and his basketball teams won six state championships. front seat!" Spartanburg was not happy to lose Dobson, who was a beloved figure He was right. I never did sit in the front seat, at least while Rex in the community. Indeed, word came that the city had agreed merely was around. to "loan" Dobson to Furman. Before he departed he was named Spartan­ burg's most valuable citizen. Hubert Ray Dobson was born in 1900 in Duplin County, N.C. And no wonder. He was extroverted and caring, a man of strong During his youth his family, which included four children, moved first faith and character who developed strong character in his students. to Teachey and then to Smithfield, where his father died in a fall. They He never used profanity and modeled ethical behavior. eventually settled in Wilmington, where his mother opened a boarding Bobby Morrow '51, a longtime Southern Baptist minister, recalled that house. Dobson once stopped a Furman gym class when a boy uttered an oath while Wilmington was a railroad, logging, shipyard and seaport town that playing basketball. Morrow says, "Mr. Dobson blew the whistle, turned to hugged the Cape Fear River. Dobson struggled academically in high school

FURMAN I FALL 2006 17 but enjoyed scouting and worked at a garage, repairing motorboats and motorcycles. During World War I he worked in the shipyards. In 1919, at the urging of a family member, he entered Carolina Military Academy near Hendersonville. He began playing football ­ and caught the attention of Billy Laval, the Furman coach, who offered him a scholarship. Dobson arrived at Furman in September of 1921 and became one of the university's greatest athletes, lettering in four sports. A.P. "Dizzy" Mcleod, then an assistant football coach and later head coach, recalled that Red "was a clean as well as a hard-hitting player. A fine Christian young man who never cursed on or off the field, he was a fine influence for clean play and always had at Furman, where Alley enjoyed a distinguished career as basketball coach a good word for the other players." A popular student, Dobson was and athletic director. described in the 1925Bonhomie as "a generator of pep and fun on campus." After graduation Dobson worked briefly at an elementary school before In 1927 Dobson decided to start a summer camp in the mountains moving to Spartanburg High. There he quickly became a legend, of western North Carolina. Known as Camp Pinnacle, it continues winning state championships and the hearts and minds of his students. to thrive to this day. Many Furman alumni spent their youthful summers He was a master sport psychologist long before the term had been at the camp, first under Dobson's direction and later under Walter invented. One day he gathered his team around him and announced that Cottingham, another former physical education professor and director people in the community had told him they had seen some of the players of intramurals at Furman. smoking in public. A number of Furman students were lucky enough to be invited by Smoking was an absolute no-no for Dobson, who was also concerned Dobson to serve as counselors at the camp. During my junior year he about his team's public image. But instead of lecturing, he looked at the asked me to be a counselor. My response was, "Mr. Dobson, those campers assembled group and said, "I know these people are wrong and none of you aren't my people. They come from a wealthy background and I come from would smoke, but let's go out as a team and take 25 laps just to show them a different one." He looked me dead in the eye and said, "I don't want you what good physical condition we're in!" to meet them. I want them to meet you." I wound up having one of the Among those who came under Dobson's influence at Spartanburg greatest summers of my life. High was Gen. William Westmoreland, who would go on to command U.S. Dobson set high standards for the camp and the campers. As he military operations in Vietnam. And little could Dobson have known that pointed out, "Camp Pinnacle is so named because it is the highest moun­ another of his Spartanburg students, a lightweight, spindly-legged, three­ tain, and we should always aim high." sport standout named Lyles Alley, would eventually become his colleague One night we gathered around the fire for the "special event" that always

18 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Dobson was one of the university's greatest athletes,

lettering in four sports. A popular student, he was

described in the 1925 Bonhomie as "a generator

of pep and fun on campus."

opened a new session of camp. As darkness fell over Wolfe Lake, Chief Dobson emerged. Dressed in a beautiful headband with his towel hanging over his belt, he turned toward the lake and shouted, "Fire God! Strike!" In the meantime, two counselors had slipped into the boathouse and begun paddling a canoe, sight unseen, toward the center of the lake. They had also picked up a can of gasoline- instead of the kerosene they were supposed to use. Chief Dobson spoke again: "Fire God! Strike!" The counselors poured the gasoline over the side of the canoe and lit a match. The result­ ing explosion rocked everyone on shore. Across the lake we saw the canoe silhouetted against the fireand slowly sinking into the water - and we heard the frantic, distant splashing of two swimmers escaping the blaze. After a moment, Dobson turned to us in all his regal splendor, raised his arms and announced, "Campers and counselors ...the Fire God is angry this year." And so Camp Pinnacle began a new session.

The loves of Red Dobson's life were his wife, laura Mae, and his daughter, Carolyn. Laura Mae's father was a Baptist minister who had served churches throughout North Carolina. When she enrolled at Furman she followed in his footsteps, as well as those of her grandfather, aunts and two brothers. She met her future husband in 1923 when she was a freshman, living in "The Zoo," and he a junior. After a lengthy and loving courtship they became engaged. On July 6, 1927, in Bladenboro, N.C., the all-Southern football player and his college sweetheart were married. Her father performed the ceremony. Over the next 32 years, Laura Mae Dobson was a valuable source of inspiration for her husband and a true partner in his work. Together, they raised a delightful daughter, Carolyn. Laura Mae also sewed uniforms for his players, fixedfood for sports banquets, practiced first aid and motherly love on campers, went to strange towns to root for Spartanburg High and Furman, and hit the right note hundreds of times on the piano for a banjo to be tuned. Dobson was known as a "clean and hard-hitting player [who] always had a good word Banjo tuning? Yes. Among his many talents, Dobson was a superb for the other players." Opposite: Furman president John Plyler took time one summer banjo player who often joined with students and faculty members to to visit Dobson at Camp Pinnacle.

FURMAN I FALL 2006 19 "From New York to Miami to Oklahoma City,

wherever a Furman identity was made, the question

of 'How is Red Dobson?' was inevitable, and it was

warm and asked with admiration."

entertain the university community at campus events. He loved to sing. And this from history professor Albert Sanders: "Red Dobson was And at the end of every performance, if Laura Mae was in the audience, a gentle man with a great concern to keep people from being defiled by he would close by dedicating the song "Have I Told You Lately That the ugliness in the world. He deplored intolerance, unfairness and bad I Love You?" to her. language. He was the most sincere lover of his fellow man- and lived by that philosophy- that I have ever known." Years ago I had planned to write a book about Dobson, and in preparation I contacted many of his former students Dobson served Furman as athletic director, intramural director and colleagues for their recollections. They offered a stream and instructor in physical education . When he arrived in 1946, of stories and superlatives. the university was ready to initiate a program in physical education Donny Wilder '54, a former South Carolina state representative and and coaching, and he had just earned a master's degree from Columbia a retired journalist, recalled "the bounce in [Dobson's] step" and how "the University with a focus on professional preparation for physical education. energy that radiated from him was catching. Even college students who During his years at Furman, Dobson enjoyed the love of students and were trying on a cloak of cynicism for the first time usually succumbed to the respect of his colleagues- and, each summer, the adoration of a new his enthusiasm." Frank Selvy '54, the legendary basketball star, described group of campers. All seemed right in his world until early 1959, when Dobson as "one of the greatest men I ever knew." Dobson began missing classes. This was cause for concern, because no Bill Cox '54 remembered occasionally "snickering a little behind his one could recall Dobson ever being sick. back at some of his statements or demonstrations, but not one of us would He had begun having severe headaches. Laura Mae said, "He didn't have wanted him any other way. No one ever doubted that he was sincere complain, but his sight wasn't as good as it had been, nor was his driving." in all he did and that he would do anything to help us." And Boyd Ayers Finally, as the headaches worsened, Dobson visited a doctor. The 'SO described the sensitivity that Dobson showed when Boyd's first child news was bad: a brain tumor. He underwent surgery, but his illness had was born- and Dobson overpaid him for his week's work at camp. Boyd progressed too far. On March 25, 1959, Red Dobson died at the age of 58. said, "He was a giant among men." Area newspapers were filled with tributes to Dobson's integrity, Dobson's colleagues on the Furman faculty were equally effusive. character and influence. Dan Foster '49, sports editor of the Gr eenville Winston Babb, the noted history professor, said, "I remember Red as the Piedmont at the time, wrote, ''Among the big men in the athletic world, one man whom I have known who never had anything bad to say of he was a big man.... In athletic travels from New York to Miami to anyone. I remember the enthusiasm and drive with which he approached Oklahoma City, wherever a Furman identity was made, the question everything he did." English professor Edward P. Vandiver said, "Coach of 'How is Red Dobson?' was inevitable, and it was warm and asked Dobson's smile and friendliness are what I especially remember, and those with admiration. qualities would be valued highly in a world where too much sarcasm and "It is just as true that he was a character and that he was unique ­ too little sincere friendship exist." and that he is irreplaceable." Dean Olivia Futch recalled his "friendliness and genuine interest in In the April 1959 issue of The Furman University Magazine , editor people." She told of how once, on a trip to Florida, Dobson had stopped Fletcher Allen wrote, "Truly great men need not be great according to in to see her mother in Alachua, "just to give her a personal greeting national or international standards. They need only to be consecrated because he knew me. This was his own idea, not a request from me. to God and dedicated to their fellow man. The rest falls into place. I always appreciated his thoughtfulness." Such a man was Red Dobson."

20 FURMAN I FALL 2006 a number of jobs to help pay for my education. Aside from my position with the intramural program, I worked in the dining hall, drove buses between classes, and took the night shift at Campbell's Pharmacy in downtown Greenville. I sent what money I could home to support my mother and grandmother in Latta, S.C. One year, Furman notifiedme that I owed the university $80 and that unless I paid it, I would not be allowed to take my final exams. For me, this was the last straw. I was tired of worrying about finances. I decided to leave. I took my two loads of clothes, put them in the car, said goodbye to my roommates, and went to tell Mr. Dobson goodbye. He said, "I'm glad you came by. Come with me, I have to visit some places on campus." And for what may have been the only time, I rode in the front seat of the red Buick. We made several stops, and after about 30 minutes returned to his officein the gym. There he handed me a receipt marked "Paid in Full - Services were conducted at a mortuary in Greenville, after which Furman Business Office." Without my knowledge, he had taken care his body was taken to Spartanburg for burial. The hearse moved slowly of my bill. through the rain toward a large group of people standing at the city limits. For the first time in my life, I got angry with Mr. Dobson. "I didn't Neville Holcombe, mayor of Spartanburg, walked to Laura Mae's car and come by here for money from you or anybody," I said. "I'm going home to said, "We just wanted to welcome Red Dobson back home." Latta, and I'll be OK." The 200-car funeral caravan headed down Main Street, which was He looked me straight in the eye and said, "No, Ronald, you're going to lined with people who were there to pay homage to their beloved stay in school, and you're going to finish Furman, and you're going to make friend. During the graveside service, the rain stopped - and a rainbow something out of yourself." broke through the clouds. So I returned to my dorm room. And for the past 50 years, I have been trying to make something out of myself. After finishing Furman, I went on to teach on the secondary and When I was green and needed to be educated, I met a man who made college level. I wound up at the University of North Carolina, where I all the difference in the world to me and to countless others, a man of have worked since 1966. I directed the intramural program at UNC for character and faith and humility who demonstrated unwavering love many years, applying the principles and philosophies I learned under Red for his students and his institution. Dobson. I also wrote a book on intramural sports, which I dedicated to him. His name was Hubert Ray "Red" Dobson, and he was a man But I never did write that biography of Dobson. I suppose this article of Furman. IFI will have to do. As a point of personal privilege, I have reserved the epilogue for myself. A pro fileof th e au th or, who graduated from Furman in 1956,appeared I did not grow up a man of means, and during my years at Furman I held in th e summer issue of Furmanmagazine.

FURMAN I FALL 2006 21 REMADE TO 0 R DER DANIEL DINING HALL GETS A HIP NEW LOOK.

Hardwood floors. Detailed woodwork. A lake­ yogurt parfaits at the new upstairs cafe (courtesy view mezzanine level. Open cooking and food of Einstein Bros. Bagels), then hang out around preparation areas. the cozy fireplace until 2 a.m. The late hours It's a new day for the Charles E. Daniel are in keeping with the night-owl schedules Dining Hall - or DH, in the vernacular of the of today's students. 21st-century Furman student. The totally hip dining hall also offers a host A three-month, $5 million makeover has of new and diverse menu items, ranging from fire­ PHOTOS BY CHARLIE REGISTER radically changed the look and feel of the place. oven pizzas to locally grown produce. Assorted Gone are many old architectural features, most farms within a 150-mile radius of campus now noticeably the ramps and the stage. So if "Up serve the DH, thanks to student requests for more With People" stops by any time soon, they'll local products. Dining Services is also working have to sing and dance on the tables- as long to expand its selections of such items as organic as they promise not to scuff them up. foods and hormone-free beef and chicken. And now, if the urge strikes after 11 p.m., Take a tour of the new facility with Edward students can relax with coffee, sandwiches and Crouse '07 at www.furmanchannel.com. FURMAN I FALL 2006 23 What$ Calling Yo u Now?

A summer weekend brings Furman faculty, staff and alumni together to examine their lives, work and beliefs.

BY KEVIN SPEARS to the light in each workshop. They showed how one's vocation can be expressed in work, in relationships, and through faith and spirituality. In the small groups we turned these facets in our own hands and listened to each other make sense of voca­ tion in our own lives. I rounded the curve under that cool, green canopy of leaves But the master lectures were and drove through Furman's front gate. I passed the firstfo untain the real highlights. Over three and followed signs directing me to the check-in for student housing. days, five current and former I collected my keys and meal card and, with equal parts curiosity and professors and one longtime staff reluctance, went off to meet my new roommates. member offered their individual I am not a Furman freshman and haven't been for almost 20 years interpretations of vocation as it has now. But on that August day, I and 25 other alumni who graduated been expressed in their disciplines, between 1975 and 1995 were arriving on campus to be students again. careers and lives. They were Albert Over the next three days we would live in student housing, eat in the Blackwell, retired professor of religion; PalaDen, listen to lectures and say to ourselves periodically, "You know Bruce Schoonmaker, professor of music; what? Itis a beautiful campus." Jim Leavell, recently retired professor We had chosen to take part in a program sponsored by Furman's of history/Asian Studies; Don Aiesi, professor Center for Theological Exploration of Vocation titled "What's Calling of political science; Helen Lee Turner, professor You Now?"- the first retreat for alumni hosted by the center. of religion; and Carol Daniels, coordinator of student Since January of 2000 the CTEV has engaged faculty, staff and services. students in projects, retreats, workshops and conversations that pose Each lecture differed in style and content. Some speakers the question, "How do your most deeply held beliefs shape your personal, brought carefully crafted notes, while others threw a leg over the professional and public lives?" Ann Quattlebaum, center coordinator, front of a desk and talked informally. Some discussed the paths that and professors Elaine Nocks and David Bost, co-directors, have been brought them to Furman, showing how lives become stories with meaning the instigators of these programs, and they decided that it was time as time passes. Some spoke from their academic disciplines, offering to ask the same questions of alumni. wisdom on vocation - on being fully human. All of them spoke very Professionally speaking, we were a diverse group. There were personally. the usual ones- a doctor, a lawyer, a salesperson, several teachers, Furman has long been the kind of institution where professors and a professor or two. And there were a few surprises- a pilot, a radio staff could be open and human with students, but this was a different type producer, an officer in the Army Reserve, a tuberculosis specialist of encounter for us. They were not only making sense for us of what they for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. know, but of who they are and have been. We also had a variety of reasons for being there. Some came seeking The impact was powerful. This was evident in the earnest conversa­ help in making pressing decisions in their personal or professional lives. tions that followed in the coffee breaks and in the way we lingered around Some came just because they enjoy these kinds of conversations. Others the speakers, drawing out more of their stories and telling our own. And came to be with friends. it was evident in the questions the lectures provoked. On the first night, The retreat was organized around three components: thematic work­ following lectures by professors Blackwell and Schoonmaker on living an shops, lectures by Furman faculty and staff, and small group discussions. authentic life, the first question posed to them was, "What do you do when In the workshops, Ann and Elaine illuminated the notion of vocation ­ you know what it is you are called to do, but you just can't bring yourself the idea that everyone has a calling- by turning a different facet to do it?"

24 FURMAN I FALL 2006 This came from someone with immediate and pressing concerns about profession and calling. But even those of us who attended the retreat out of passing interest or curiosity could not elude our own "big questions" as we made our way to Sunday. In our last discussion groups on Sunday morn­ ing, it seemed that everyone had of restrooms in theological and philosophical discourse-J ohn's suggestion arrived at a place of deep contem­ turned out to be emblematic of the weekend. plation on the question of vocation. Like the campus, none of us looks exactly as we did 15, 20 or 30 years ago. We have all had our additions and renovations- spouses, children, houses, advanced degrees, careers, career changes, dead-ends, compromises Unless you have been an and new directions. And as the manifestations of our personal, professional undergraduate at Furman at some and public lives have accrued and unfolded over time, it is not uncommon point during the last 10 years, being for us to look around and ask ourselves, "Where am I?" - to be disoriented back on campus can be a disorienting in our lives, or perhaps to wonder if we can take a look at the blueprints. experience. Buildings occupy the once During the retreat, Ann and Elaine offered us an insider tip, suggesting grassy expanses between the library, Furman that we delve into some tucked away corners of ourselves where we haven't Hall and Plyler Hall. Fine wood paneling and changed a thing- down to our beliefs, our values, our deep desires, our carpeted floors have replaced the old cinder block best dreams- and then, having spent a little time with them, to emerge and linoleum in Furman Hall, and Plyler Hall is and perceive the original form in the current structure. an empty shell awaiting similar treatment. The dining On the last page of the retreat agenda was a line that read, "Three hall now has mezzanine seating, open kitchen stations and questions to keep in mind." They were short and simple, but there an Einstein Bros. Bagels. was an enormity in their brevity. They were: But most baffling by far is the student center, or the University Center Who am I? as it is called today. You still enter the building from the same direction What do I believe ? but, to one who has fond memories of the green shag risers in Burgiss What does the world need ? Lounge (which no longer exists) and the Eisenhower-era post office, To get some sense of what the alumni retreat was like, carry these all other vestiges of the past have been erased. questions around in your head or heart for three days. You just may find I mentioned this over lunch to John Harris '91, a professor of math­ yourself doing a little theological exploration of vocation of your own. ematics at Furman and a retreat participant. He gave me an insider tip: The one thing I am sorry to report is that the alumni retreat will not To get re-oriented, he said, I should go into the men's room on the ground be offered again until the summer of 2008. But contact Ann Quattlebaum floor. A couple of moments there and I would be able to perceive the at [email protected] or at (864) 294-2511 if you would be phantom outline of the old student center. "Except for the new stall interested in taking part in a weekend like the one I have described. dividers," he said, "they haven't changed a thing in there." If interest in a 2007 retreat is strong enough, Furman might feel called As one might expect from a mathematician, he was right on the to offer it again. IFI money. I stepped into that tucked-away corner of the building for a moment and, when I walked out, I could almost feel the old, familiar For more on the Center for Theologi ca l Exploration of Vo ca tion,visit the We b student center take shape around me, and I knew where I was standing at www.furman.edu lilly./ Au thor Kevin Spears '92is a regional dire ctor with in the new one. the Fund for Theologi ca l Ed ucation,an At lanta- based organization that advo­ As strange as the analogy may be -and despite the rarity ca tes exce llen ce and diversity in pastoral ministry and theologi cal scholarship.

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Homecoming 2006: A weekend for floats, fans and fun galore

Homecoming highlights, this page: Major award winners were Peggy Ellison Good '67, a Greenville community and civic leader, Gordon L. Blackwell Alumni Service Award; John Ludwig '94, Greenville entrepreneur, Outstanding Young Alumni Award; and Chuck Ambrose '83, president of Pfeiffer University, Distinguished Alumni Award. Students worked through three nights on Furman Mall to create their "floats;" fans exult after a late Paladin interception. Opposite: Folks turned out to pack the home side of Paladin Stadium and enjoy the festivities. And who's that behind those Foster Grants? It's former Paladin football coach and athletic director Dick Sheridan, with son Jonathan '90 and granddaughter Isabella. Photos by Charlie and Mona Register

26 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Glenn proposes massive energy project

John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, called for the United States to launch a "Manhattan Project for storing energy" during his appearance at Furman September 25. Glenn, who represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate from 1974 through 1998, was the keynote speaker for a national conference on "The Environment: Critical Issues of the 21st Century," sponsored by the Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics and Public Leadership. In his talk before a packed house in Younts Conference Center, Glenn referenced the massive government effort to develop nuclear weapons as he proposed that the nation investigate the possibility of large-scale storage of electrical energy to help avert a future energy crisis. "We can convert the forces of nature to electrical energy, but we can't store it," he said, adding that the individual who succeeds in developing such a process would "change the energy patterns of the world." As he pointed out, "Societies basically succeed or fail based on how they use energy." Although he acknowledged that the United States is the largest polluter and consumer of energy of any nation, he reminded the audience that the environmental crisis is not strictly an American problem. Solutions, he said, require cooperation and collaboration. "Water and air blow and flow across our boundaries, and we need to all work together to respond to the recent unprecedented changes in climate," Glenn said. The three-day conference featured a variety of lectures and panel presenta­ tions by politicians, journalists, activists and pundits on topics ranging from the state of the environment in South Carolina to global issues such as biodiversity and the oil crisis. For a video of Glenn's talk, visit the newly established Furman Channel at www.furmanchannel.com.

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Harris helps students combat math anxiety

At the end of John Harris' Math 15 (Ideas in "Having success in math is more than Mathematics) final, students find a message from having right answers," says Harris. "It's a their teacher: "Never again can you say that you process that is often far more important than are bad at math." that." He goes on to explain that it is about The course is for non-majors, and the message struggle and persistence. Conveying these larger addresses a common script delivered by so many lessons to students helped Harris earn the non-math people determined subconsciously to Alester G. Furman, Jr., and Janie Earle Furman A native of Atlanta and 1991 Furman keep it that way: "I'm no good with numbers." Award for Meritorious Teaching for 2005-06. graduate, Harris can relate to the struggle. He Harris, who comes from a family of teachers "Math is more than endless formulas and remembers his freshman year and the realization (his dad is a religion professor at Mercer Univer­ rules that you memorize," says Harris, who has that what "cut it" in high school would not work sity and his mother teaches elementary school), traced his academic influences as far back as at Furman. He sorted things out, though, and knows differently. He realizes that, for the non­ 17th-century Germany. "It's a language to eventually earned his Ph.D. from Emory Uni­ major, his course is most likely the last opportu­ describe patterns, a language that can inspire versity. He taught at Appalachian State for five nity to encounter math in a formal way- and people to discover new patterns. And anytime years before joining the Furman faculty in 2000. the last chance for students to gain a little better you have that inspiration, that's using your Students enjoy Harris' classes for their creative perception of what math is and is not. mind to its fullest potential." flair. As an example, he assigns a project to students at the end of his Ideas in Mathematics course, then watches as they turn math into an interdisciplinary study. Their presentations often marry drama, music, poetry, creative writing and Furman recognized for green building efforts the visual arts to mathematical themes. For one project, Harris even guest-starred on The South Carolina chapter of the According to the organization, Furman's an "episode" of the popular TV show "The Suite U.S. Green Building Council has awarded efforts have been a model not only for private Life of Zack and Cody," during which he went Furman its Leadership Award in the Private institutions and organizations, but for the on sabbatical to teach math to identical twins Sector for the university's commitment state's public and non-governmental institu­ in middle school. At least, that's how a student to sustainability and green building design tions. It said that the university's Herman envisioned things. and construction. N. Hipp Hall, which was completed in 2002 Students also appreciate Harris' openness The honor was one of four leadership and is the firstbuildin g in South Carolina and accessibility. For his part, he enjoys working awards given to recognize outstanding to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and with students one-on-one or in small groups. individuals and organizations that have Environmental Design) certification, "remains "I remember approaching certain professors shown vision, leadership and commitment the benchmark for future green buildings in graduate school during office hours and imme­ to the advancement of green building and in the state." diately feeling like I was bothering them," says construction in South Carolina. LEED promotes a whole-building approach Harris. "I don't think this was a conscious inten­ The U.S. Green Building Council to sustainability by recognizing performance tion on the professor's part, but I'm committed is the nation's leading non-profit coalition in five key areas of environmental health: to making myself available." for advancing buildings that are environ­ sustainable site development, water savings, -JASON STRAND '04 mentally responsible and profitable and energy efficiency, materials selection and that are healthy places to live and work. indoor environmental quality. Pro files of Bill Pierce and Sandra Roberson, the 2005-06 advising award winners, will appear in the winter issue.

28 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Students respond to Knight's balanced approach

Known as one of the most difficult classes at on establishing my reputation as a scientist and Furman, Physical Chemistry challenges students at the same time taking classroom preparation to test the limits of their abstract thinking skills. seriously. I realized later that the two were not As one student puts it, "Even the basic principles so independent. Staying active as a scientist of quantum physics are enough to make the most is very much related to being a good teacher." brilliant chemistry student's head spin." His students concur. One student who Yet every year Lon Knight, Charles Ezra nominated Knight for the teaching award wrote to providing practical advice on everything from Daniel Professor of Chemistry, engages his students that working in Knight's lab "has been the most course schedules to graduate and professional and helps them prove to themselves that they are profound engaged learning experience of my aca­ school choices. capable of mastering the course material. demic career." The student felt overwhelmed at Not one to be overly philosophical about his "It's about finding analogies that work, that the start of a summer research project but points work or the impact of his teaching, Knight offers students can understand," says Knight, a recipient out, "Dr. Knight believed that I would be working a concise explanation of what has worked for him of the Alester G. Furman, Jr., and Janie Earle very independently by the end of the summer, through the years: "Put your effort in and keep Furman Award for Meritorious Teaching for and I was." your enthusiasm up, and you will accomplish 2005-06. "If you develop some basic under­ Students also admire Knight's ability to shift your goals." standings with some positive feedback, then easily from solving technical problems in the lab -JASON STRAND '04 you can keep students from being discouraged. Then you can begin to harvest their potential." When illustrating particle movement and photon bombardment, some of Knight's favorite analogies employ the principles of racquetball Wright shares in NSF grant supporting women scientists and Ping-Pong- which happen to be among his La ura Wright, who has taught chemistry in the upper ranks of our colleges that hobbies. Nearly all students who spend any time at Furman since 1983, is one of four women it is important to find ways to enhance with Knight realize that he's almost unbeatable chemists sharing a $500,000 grant from the the careers of these women," Wright says. in Ping-Pong. He is, in fact, a multiple winner National Science Foundation to support the "This will allow them to become better role of the Ping-Pong tournament contested annually advancement of senior women scientists at models for the women who are beginning by faculty and students participating in the liberal arts colleges. their careers in academia as well as for the department's summer research program. The three-year, NSF ADVANCE female students who are trying to evaluate Knight's students respond enthusiastically Partnership for Adaptation, Implemen­ whether they want to pursue a career in to his ability to strike a balance between the . tation and Dissemination Award will support sc1ence. " intensity of the classroom and lab and light­ a collaborative research effort to establish One major objective of the project hearted extracurricular activities. They're also mentoring alliances of senior women scien­ is to facilitate the advancement of senior impressed by his mechanical acumen. His tists. women scientists at liberal arts colleges boyhood interest in ham radios and everything Wright's colleagues in the project are to the highest ranks of academic leadership. electronic has served him well in his career, as Kerry Karukstis of Harvey Mudd College, Wright says that the proposed horizontal he oftentimes builds the lab equipment he needs Bridget Gourley of DePauw University mentoring alliances will directly impact to conduct specific experiments. and Miriam Rossi of Vassar College. the career development of 20 women Having taught at Furman since 1971 and "There are so few women scientists faculty members. served as department chair since 1981, Knight says, "I think early on my goals were focused

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2006-07 Furman Fellows named; environmental advocates honored

During Opening Convocation September 13, > ASH LEY SISCO, EVANS, GA. > KEVIN FRAZIER, MAULDIN, S.C. Furman recognized the 2006-07 Furman Fellows Ashley is a music education major who partici­ Kevin is absent from the photo because he and awarded honorary Doctor of Humanities pates in a host of university ensembles. She has is studying abroad this fa ll. The theatre arts degrees to Atlanta businessman Arthur Blank exceptional leadership skills, and music faculty major has designed lighting schemes for three and environmental activist Brad Wyche. praise her imagination and creative approach Furman Theatre productions and has been a The Furman Fellows awards, first presented in all she undertakes. resident advisor and a counselor for the Bridges in 2005, are $5,000 fellowships given annually > KARTIKEYA SING H, GREENVILLE. to a Brighter Future program. to five seniors who have demonstrated creativity, Last year, thanks to Kartikeya's leadership, imagination, innovative problem-solving ability, Furman led all U.S. universities in raising funds In addition, Furman used Opening Convo­ and potential for future success. The awards to support Oxfam's "micro credit" fund, which cation to launch the "Year of the Environment" are made possible through the generosity of provides loans to poor residents of developing on campus. The university will emphasize envi­ Furman trustee Robert Buckman and his wife, countries. He is a Morris K. Udall Scholar ronmental citizenship throughout the year Joyce Mollerup. and designed his own major in ecology and through programs, lectures and other events. This year's Furman Fellows (below, left sustainable development. In keeping with the theme, Furman awarded to right): > MICHAEL VA GNINI, WINTER SPRINGS, FLA. honorary degrees to Wyche, a Greenville attorney, > DAVID SI BLEY, CAMDEN, S.C. A double major in chemistry and Spanish, and Blank, co-founder of Home Depot and owner A chemistry major known for his ability to work Michael is a Beckman and Goldwater Scholar of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, effectively with faculty and students alike, David and a strong advocate for the environment. who held their summer camp at Furman from recently redesigned the department's Web site. He participated in the spring 2005 service­ 1999 through 2004. He is active in Habitat for Humanity and Canter­ learning trip to Cuba sponsored by the Center Wyche, co-author of Gu ide to En vironmental bury (the Episcopal student community). for Theological Exploration of Vo cation. La w in South Carolina , is fo under of Upstate Forever, a non-profit group that promotes sustain­ ability and land preservation while combating urban sprawl. His father, Greenville attorney To mmy Wyche, received an honorary degree from Furman in 1997. Blank was honored for his business acumen and civic-mindedness, as the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation supports assorted programs in the arts and education. In 2004, in recog­ nition of construction practices that helped minimize its environmental impact, the Blank Family Office Building was named the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold-certified building in Georgia ­ and the first gold-certified office building in the Southeast. The full text of the honorary degree citations is available on-line at http://www. furman.edu/press/pressarchive.cfm?ID=3882.

30 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Tending Body, Heilrt, Mind &Soul

Bookmarks: Featuring summaries of books by faculty and alumni

FROM ALUMNI vation and insight into the erosion of Paxson H. Jeancake '94, The Art of Worship: on tourism affected the social and racial Kirk H. Neely '66, Comfort and Joy: Nine American society - and how [to] reverse Opening Our Eyes to the Beauty of the climate in the city. The book is part of the Stories for Christmas (Hub City Writers Pro­ this trend. [Americans] hold a unique, Gospel (Wipf and Stock, 2006). According "Making the Modern South" series. ject, 2006). The author, pastor of Morning­ blended belief and attitude system which to the publisher, the book examines the side Baptist Church in Spartanburg, S.C., values joy and happiness, optimism, domes­ "various facets of worship to help worship FROM FACULTY writes and presents an original tale of faith tic and world peace, and universal fair play. leaders, worship planners, pastors and Mary Jane Gorman, Te nding Body, Heart, and hope to his congregation each year Yet, these attributes have been diminished laypeople experience and plan gospel­ Mind, and Soul: Following Jesus in Caring as a special Christmas gift. Now he has or abandoned. What has happened to centered worship that is contextual and for Ourselves (Abingdon Press, 2006). The compiled these "odes to the redemptive cause this state of affairs7 Who has con­ creative, for the glory of God and the edi­ publisher says, "We hear a lot about what power of Christmas" into a book, illustrated tributed most to the demise of our positive fication of his people." The author adds Jesus said. But what did he do? How did by June Pitts Neely Kern '97, a teacher and enthusiasm and our ability to create and that the book is "a resource for exploring he live? During the days of his ministry, artist in Nashville, Tenn. You may recall sustain family, community and economic the intersection of gospel, art and worship." how did he care for his own body, heart, their collaboration for Neely's story "The stability? What can we do about these Jeancake is director of worship and arts mind, and soul?" The author, who taught Devil Made Them Do It" in the Winter conditions?" Anders, who lives in Cali­ at East Cobb Presbyterian Church in Atlanta economics at Furman from 1982 to 1998, 2006 Furman magazine. The publisher fornia, holds a Ph.D. from the University and founder of Rhythm of Worship, a "looks behind and between the words of describes this "cozy collection of contem­ of Georgia and heads a private business ministry that provides musical resources, Jesus to discover his humanity, painting a porary holiday stories" as being filled with management and leadership development formative teaching and practical training. vivid portrait of the life he called us all to "unforgettable characters and images." consulting practice. Visit his Web site, He and his wife, Allison, are frequent live." Edgar McKnight, William R. Kenan, www.tedanders.com. consultants and presenters at conferences Jr., Professor Emeritus of Religion, calls this Robert Whitlow '76, Mountain Top (West­ and churches and have produced a CD, work "a book on caring for ourselves that bow Press/Thomas Nelson, 2006). In this Monte Dutton '80, Tr ue to the Roots: "Rhythm of Worship." Visit the Web site, uses the New Testament portrait of the book, the author's seventh novel, myste­ Americana Music Revealed (Bison Books/ www.rhythmofworship.com. historical figure of Jesus as a guide." rious visions appear to be more curse than University of Nebraska Press, 2006). blessing when they land Sam Miller in jail "Americana music" is defined as "American J. Mark Souther '94, New Orleans on Paul L. Thomas, Reading, Learning, Teach­ for crimes he did not commit. Mike roots music based on the traditions of Parade: To urism and the Tra nsformation ing Kurt Vonnegut (Peter Lang, 2006). Andrews, a lawyer-turned-minister, rep­ country." The publisher describes it as of the Crescent City (Louisiana State Uni­ The publisher points out that "English resents Miller and must uncover the truth "a state of mind" and says, "Dutton charts versity Press, 2006). The publisher says classrooms are often only as vibrant as about the visions' origin and meaning. the coordinates of this state of mind with that this urban biography "explores the the literature that we teach. This book The publisher describes the book as "a a series of interviews and intimate portraits city's architecture, music, food and alcohol, explores the writing of Vonnegut, who compelling Southern legal thriller" -not from the heart of alternative country, often folklore and spiritualism, Mardi Gras festiv­ offers readers and students engaging surprising coming from Whitlow, who has known to its adherents simply as OKOM: ities, and illicit sex commerce in revealing fiction and non-fiction works that confront been dubbed the "John Grisham of the Our Kind of Music." The book profiles a how New Orleans became a city that pa­ the reader and the world. Here, teachers Christian market" by Publisher's Weekly. range of performers, from Brad Paisley to rades itself to visitors and residents alike." will find an introduction to the life and A winner of the Christy Award for Contem­ Robert Earl Keen to bar bands. All of them, Souther, a history professor at Cleveland works of Vonnegut and an opportunity porary Fiction, Whitlow lives in Charlotte, says the publisher, represent how State University in Ohio with a Ph.D. from to explore how to bring his works into the N.C., and is a practicing attorney. Visit his Americana music can "thrive outside Tulane University, examines "the ascendancy classroom as a part of the reading and Web site, www.robertwhitlow.com. a mainstream increasingly controlled by of tourism in New Orleans through the final writing curriculum. This volume attempts corporate culture and commercial con­ decades of the 20th century and beyond, to confront what we teach and how we

Ted Anders '78, Raping Miss Liberty and straints." Dutton is motor sports writer the 1984 World's Fair, the collapse of Loui­ teach as English teachers through the Her Path to Recovery (Signature Book Print­ for the Gaston (N.C.) Gazette and NASCAR siana's oil industry in the eighties, and the vivid texts Vonnegut offers his readers." ing, 2006). The publisher says that the columnist for AOL Sports. He has written devastating blow dealt by Hurricane Katrina Thomas has taught education at Furman author "brings together 25 years of obser- five NASCAR-themed books. in 2005." He also analyzes how reliance since 2002.

FURMAN I FALL 2006 31 Furman PHILANTHROPY

Solid returns: University's endowment boasts strong rate of growth

Harva rd University reported in September that Although Furman's endowment has grown its endowment had grown to almost $30 billion. ENDOWMENT PER significantly during the past decade, the univer­ That's more than the annual gross domestic UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT sity still lags behind many of its peer institutions product of Estonia, Yemen and Panama ­ in the "endowment per student" ranking, which Fiscal Year OS S per UG Rank combined. Williams (MA) 757,503 1 is an accurate gauge of a university's financial Furman's endowment, at $450 million, is Richmond (VA) 426.403 2 resources. For example, Furman's endowment not quite the equal of Harvard's, but the Furman Bowdoin (ME) 348,317 3 per student through fiscal year 2005 was approx­ community can take pride in the knowledge that Washington & Lee (VA) 304,866 4 imately $158,500. Compare that figure to the the university's nest egg outperformed Harvard's Trinity University (TX) 302,002 5 endowment per student of such similar schools for the 2006 fiscalyear. Carleton (MN) 278,946 6 to Furman as Richmond ($426,400), Washington While Harvard's endowment earned a 16.7 Davidson (NC) 227,070 7 & Lee ($304,900), Davidson ($227,100), Wake percent return on its investments, Furman's Oberlin (OH) 220,054 8 Forest ($215,400) and the University of the South return was 19.8 percent. That's the highest rate Southwestern (TX) 215,504 9 ($178,600). of return among similar clients served by Cam­ Wake Forest (NC) 215.444 10 Schools with larger per-student endowments bridge Associates, the university's investment Wesleyan (CT) 203.413 11 typically are able to cover more of their financial consultant. DePauw (IN) 191,052 12 aid awards and salaries with endowed or outright Each year Furman uses about 4.5 percent Colgate (NY) 185,509 13 gifts, instead of supplementing from their operat­ 178,612 14 of its endowment earnings to fund such vital Univ. of the South (TN) ing budgets. 166,358 15 needs as scholarships, professorships and operat­ Holy Cross (MA) The gap could be closing soon, however. With 163,349 16 ing expenses. A growing endowment helps the Franklin & Marshall (PA) construction under way on the Townes Center 17 university meet the demands in these areas. FURMAN 158 527 for Science, improvements to the Lay Physical Centre (KY) 143.402 18 And in spite of a somewhat sluggish stock Activities Center on the drawing board and Bucknell (PA) 136,792 19 market, Furman's endowment has doubled during a new theatre under consideration, Furman is Rhodes (TN) 134,791 20 the past eight years. Most of this growth can nearing the end of an extended capital improve­ Wofford (SC) 97,553 21 be attributed to new gifts- most notably the ment program intended to bring the quality of Stetson (FL) 52,160 22 bequest of $115 million from Greenville business­ campus facilities up to the quality of the faculty Source: CA E Vo luntary Support of Education and students. man John D. Hollingsworth '39, through the Survey (a djusted fo r University enrollments) Hollingsworth Funds established in his will. Looking ahead, the university plans to devote During the past decade Furman has recorded more of its resources to enhancing programs and an average annual return of 11.2 percent on its increasing scholarships and financial aid. The endowment. According to the National Associ­ committee, consisting of knowledgeable trustees focus of the university's next fundraising ation of College and University Business Officers, and friends. The group, chaired this year by campaign will be on building the endowment. the 10-year average return for university endow­ David Ellison '72, monitors returns and approves "With continued support and superior ments valued between $2 00 million and $500 asset allocations and specific investments. investment strategy, we expect Furman to com­ million was 9.3 percent. The 10-year return for "The university's strong investment growth pare favorably to our peer institutions in the the Standard & Poor's 500 was 9.9 percent. is reassuring to our friends and donors," says important category of endowment per student," While Cambridge Associates helps craft Don Lineback, vice president for development. says Lineback. "More importantly, this will help Furman's investment strategy, most of the credit "It illustrates that we are taking great care with us be even more competitive in attracting and for the better-than-average endowment return their investment in Furman and encourages more supporting our students and faculty." can be attributed to the university's investment people to give endowed funds." -JOHN ROBERTS

32 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Furman AT HLETICS

Furman basketball, Jackson appear to be perfect match

Jeff Jackson didn't know a whole lot about Furman before football for two years before a separated shoulder and a he went to Vanderbilt as an assistant basketball coach in 1999. concussion convinced him to give up the sport. Thinking He had grown up in New York City, attended Cornell Uni­ basketball might be less stressful physically, he joined the Big versity and pursued the nomadic life of a young coach in such Red JV team. diverse locales as California, Colorado and New Hampshire. But the injuries kept coming, and he finally settled in But one of his fellow coaches at Vanderbilt, Steve with the basketball program as a student assistant coach. Shurina, had gone through the interview process in 1997 He graduated in 1984 with a degree in industrial and labor when Furman was looking to fill the head coaching position relations. He also married his wife, Carolyn, during his senior that would ultimately go to Larry Davis, and Shurina had year, so continuing as an assistant coach at Cornell seemed some intriguing things to say. a logical thing to do. "He kept telling me how great a situation he thought After two years, Jackson moved on to a graduate Furman was," Jackson says of Shurina, an assistant at assistantship at Southern California, then served stints Davidson at the time who would later become coach at at St. Bonaventure (1986-89), Colorado State (1989-92) Western Carolina. "He said it was very much akin to and Stanford (1992-96). Davidson's, and there was the same potential for success. He got his opportunity to be a head coach in 1996 when That definitely piqued my interest in Furman." he took over at the University of New Hampshire. At 35, he \ So when Davis announced last April that he was leav­ was one of the youngest Division I coaches in America. Aftet - ing Furman after nine seasons, there was no question that posting a 21-60 record in three years, he moved to Vanderbilt, / Jackson would apply for the job. Since he had attended where he remained until the Furman job presented itself. an Ivy League school and coached at both Stanford and "I really liked coaching there," Jackson said. "But in Vanderbilt, Furman seemed the right school for him. terms of success, it's a monster job. No one has had a great "If you look at my background and the environments deal of success there. But it was a great opportunity for me I have been comfortable with, my interest is in coaching to be a head coach at such a young age, and it was a great quality student-athletes," he says. "I'm not going to laboratory to get a better understanding of how to coach, be comfortable at a school that doesn't have the same manage and recruit." priorities and the same intentions when it comes to what The Furman job has its own challenges. The Paladins it wants to accomplish academically." have had only eight winning seasons in the past 26 years, and Jackson, 45, was named Furman's coach on April 24. their last Southern Conference championship came in 1991. And although it may appear that he has traveled a long way But Jackson also knows that Davis' last few teams were from home, he may have actually landed closer to his roots competitive- the Paladins were 15-13 last season, 8-7 in the than he would have thought possible. league - and that four talented seniors return. Guards Eric His father grew up in Edisto Beach, S.C., and his mother Webb and Robby Bostain (pictured, left) and forwards Moussa was a native of Charleston. The family moved to Harlem, Diagne and Gerard Punch combined to score nearly 45 points where Jackson was born, and later lived in the South Bronx a game last season. Joining them is sophomore center Stanley and Queens. Jackson played football and basketball in high Jones, who averaged 6.7 points per game. school, but it was his test scores that really caught the "We have a great group of guys in terms of their character attention of his football coach. They were good enough and how they carry themselves on and off the court," Jackson that the coach suggested that Jackson consider an Ivy says. "So my expectations are very high for what they will be League college. able to accomplish."

Jackson received a scholarship to Cornell and played -VINCE MOORE

FURMAN I FALL 2006 33 CAMPUS RESTORATION PROJECT: NEW OUTLOOK FOR THE LAKE ...

The beauty of Furman's thinning of the trees: Feeding bread (or whatever) will be long lasting and will make your future visits campus is legendary. I to the waterfowl is bad for their health and for to the lake safer, healthier and much more enjoyable. drive down Furman Mall the health of the lake. A more extensive article on plans for the lake every day just to experi­ For years the lake was a popular swimming hole. will appear in a forthcoming issue of the magazine. ence the glory of its spec­ Alumni from the '60s and '70s probably remember tacular canopy of trees. diving into the lake to take their swimming test ­ > Special note: We've barely completed When my oldest which they had to pass to graduate. Homecoming 2006, but the planning is already daughter, Pearce '02, But those days are long gone. Today the lake well under way for Homecoming 2007. was a Furman student, is extremely polluted. One reason: The growing Classes ending in 2 and 7 will be celebrating she called me one day population of geese and ducks. At the start of this reunions next year at Homecoming, which is and, clearly upset, school year, the lake's avian population was six times scheduled for November 2-4. If you are interested exclaimed, "Dad, they're cutting down the trees on larger than recommended for a body of water its in volunteering to be on your reunion committee the mall!" I was somewhat shocked to hear this, but size (28 acres). or would like more information, please contact Tina as a middle school principal at the time, I had learned In particular, Canada geese, once rarely seen, Hayes Ballew '78, associate director of the Alumni not to react immediately to shocking statements. have made a remarkable comeback, especially in the Association, at [email protected] or by calling I did not call the president's office to ask why Southeast Their comeback has been so successful 1-800-PURPLE3. Furman was chopping away at these stately symbols that they are becoming nuisances at golf courses, We hope to see you at Homecoming 2007! of the university. Knowing that Furman for the most parks, college campuses and many other places, -TOM TRIPLITT '76 part employs bright, thoughtful people, I assumed including Furman. that the school was doing something that needed The lake and lakeshore are being fouled by the The author is director of the Alumni Association. to be done. waterfowl, to the point that it is becoming a health I also surmised, thanks to my biology degree, hazard. When the wind blows in a certain direction, that the tree thinning my daughter had described was students can be heard grumbling about the stench CAMPUS DIRECTORY probably done to improve the life spans of the trees emanating from the lake. And while being thrown and the beauty of the mall. The oaks had evidently in the lake on one's birthday is still a Furman tradition, (a rea code 864) grown so tall over the years that they were impinging many students come down with the "birthday flu" Main University Number 294-2000 on each other and endangering their health. soon after going for their swim. Feeding the birds 294-3616 Of course, the work was performed seamlessly. simply attracts more birds to the lake - and per­ Academic Records (Registrar) You can't even tell that almost every other tree on petuates the problems. Admissions 294-2034 the mall has been removed. The most visible part of the lake restoration Alumni Association 1 -800-PU RPLE3 project will be changing the shoreline to add natural This year, as part of its celebration of the "Year Athletic Ticket Office 294-3097 of the Environment," Furman will embark on another vegetation. As the project progresses, Furman will also Bookstore 294-2164 project that, were my daughter still enrolled, would take humane steps to reduce the waterfowl population. Furman Fund 294-3475 likely have caused her to call with yet another com­ The project is being developed by an interdisci­ plaint: "They won't let us feed the ducks anymore!" plinary Lake Restoration Task Force. The group hopes Parents Programs 294-3463

No doubt this statement reads like blasphemy the lake will become a valuable educational resource For numbers of other administrative offices, to many alumni and friends, but the reasoning behind for Furman and the Greenville community. Although call the main number. the new policy is just as sound as the one for the the cleanup is likely to take several years, the benefits

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is the 2006-07 president of Baptist Child 31 Anne Pickens Collins of Chester, 74 NEXT REUNION IN 2009 80 NEXT REUNION IN 2010 Care Executives, the national association S.C., has received the Order of the Silver linda Heatwole Jacobs' book Summer Elizabeth Powers Keller has become of Baptist children's homes. He recently Crescent, the state of South Carolina's of Fire, published in 2005 by Medallion principal of Shoal Creek Elementary School concluded a term as president of the highest honor for volunteer and community Press, earned the 2006 WILLA Literacy in San Diego, Calif. Southeastern Child Care Association. service. A former newspaper reporter, she Award for original softcover fiction. David West has been appointed director

is an author and historian who has written The WILLA awards recognize outstanding of corporate development by Group & 67 NEXT REUNION IN 2007 or collaborated on eight books. Among literature featuring women's stories set Pension Administrators, Inc. (GPA) in Dallas, The South Carolina Theatre Association the honors she has received are Service to in the West. Linda lives in Las Cruces, N.M. Texas, one of the largest third-party benefit presented Jim and Kay Thigpen the Mankind awards from the Chester Sertoma Mark S. Patterson has been named administrators in the Southwest. He was Lifetime Achievement Award for their Club and Old Hickory Sertoma District. president of Heritage Labs International, previously with Mercer Health & Benefits/ contributions to theatre in the state. a medical reference laboratory specializing Marsh EBS, where he was a senior The Thigpens are co-founders of Trustus 48 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 in immunology, chemistry and infectious associate and vice president. Theatre, the only professional theatre Ray Bell of Atlanta received the Wright disease testing. He is a co-founder of the in Columbia. Brothers Master Pilot Award for continuous lab, which is based in Olathe, Kan., and 81 NEXT REUNION IN 2011 ADOPTION: Tom and Linda Adcox, flying for 50 years without an accident or previously was its senior vice president Thomas Fisher has opened Fisher a one-year-old daughter, Stephanie, from violation. Of continuous flying pilots, less for sales and marketing. Financial Strategies in Cambridge, Mass. Kazakhstan, June 20, Hendersonville, N.C. than 200 have received the award. The firm provides financial planning and

75 NEXT REUNION IN 2010 investment advice and is a member of 68 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 51 NEXT REUNION IN 201 1 Steve O'Dell of Holly Springs, N.C., the Garrett Planning Network. Betty Shelton Walker was named the Everette Smith retired as pastor of Lystra has become group director for project Nancy Edmunds Hannah, an attorney 2006 Staff Employee of the Year at Shorter Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, N.C., in June. management in the cardiovascular and with Vann & Sheridan, LLP, in Raleigh, N.C.. College in Rome, Ga. She and her husband, diabetes section of Quintiles in Research has been elected to the board of Legal Aid Lewis Walker, were recognized for 20 53 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 Triangle Park. The company conducts of North Carolina. She chairs the Wake years of service at Shorter, he as a professor Bill Bagnal has published Daddy, Read clinical studies for major pharmaceutical County/Tenth Judicial District Bar's of education and she as administrative Me a Story, a collection of stories from companies. Swearing-in Ceremony Committee and assistant to the dean of the School his experiences as a Baptist missionary, is a member of the Construction Law of the Arts. Vietnam veteran and U.S. Army chaplain. 77 NEXT REUNION IN 2007 Section's council, chairing the group's

Now retired, he lives in Murrells Inlet, S.C. David Lane Huddleston has been pro bono projects. 69 NEXT REUNION IN 2009 Visit his Web site, www. billbagnalbooks.com. appointed banking officer by Carolina Christopher Lauchner of Newton, Pa., Larry Phillips of Taylorsville, N.C., First Bank in Greenville. has returned to the States after a yearlong is a Hispanic consultant with the 60 NEXT REUNION IN 2010 deployment in Iraq with the Army Reserve's Baptist State Convention. Donald E. Ward of lrmo, S.C., was awarded 79 NEXT REUNION IN 2009 80th Division, which helped train the Iraqi Marshall Williams has earned a Doctor an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree Susan Peterman DuPuis is assistant band forces. of Ministry degree from Gardner-Webb from North Greenville University in May. director at Cario Middle School in Mount University. He is pastor of Emmanuel He is president of Benefit Controls of the Pleasant, S.C. 82 NEXT REUNION IN 2007 Baptist Church in Greenville. Midlands and has been a trustee at North Elizabeth Lynn Grimsley, choral director John Clanton was guest conductor when

Greenville. at Mid-Carolina High School in Prosperity, the National Symphony Orchestra presented 73 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 S.C., has been inducted into the South two outdoor concerts at the Carter Barron Alan Harvey of Decatur, Ga., ran the Big 63 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 Carolina Music Educators Association Amphitheatre in Washington, D.C., in July. Sur International Marathon in California John Singletary retired as pastor of Hall of Fame. She served as president John is director of the U.S. Army Chorus on April 30. Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Pittsboro, of SCMEA from 1999-2001 and as choral and a 2006 graduate of the NSO's National Samuel Lee has been named executive N.C.. in July. division president from 1995 to 1997. Conducting Institute. director of Habitat for Humanity in She is currently chair of the choral division MARRIAGE: Clifford Smith II and Alicia Greenville County. He previously was 66 NEXT REUNION IN 2011 of the All-State committee. Gomez, August 8, 2005. They live in a vice president with Fuji Photo Film, Inc., Ben Davis, president of Connie Maxwell Athens, Ga. of Greenwood, S.C. Children's Home in Greenwood, S.C.,

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Georgia Middle School Band Festival in 88 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 December. As a member ofthe Cobb 2006-2007 ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ricky Creech has become chief culture Wind Symphony, Andrew will perform at officer at Trinity Medical Center in Harriet Arnold Wilburn '74, president; Randolph w. Blackwell '63, president the January meeting of the Georgia Music Birmingham, Ala. He oversees the pastoral elect; Clare Folio Morris '83, vice president; James H. Simkins, Jr. '78, Educators Association. care program, pastoral advisory council, past president; Rebecca Ann Armacost '89; Venita Tyus Billingslea '81; Eric and Courtney Carr Cowles have mission integration committee and patient John M. Block '63; Edna Wells Boyd '54; J. Chris Brown '89; Rosalie Manly relocated from Texas to Redding, Conn. advocates, among other administrative Burnett '49; H. Furman Cantrell '61; Bobby E. Church '78; David S. Cobb '90; Eric works at the L'Oreal U.S. headquarters duties. He had been executive director Allen Cothran '01; George L. Johnson '68; Vicki Bieksha Johnson '93; in Manhattan. He has been promoted of the Birmingham Baptist Association. L. Yates Johnson, Jr. '59; William A. Lampley '4 1; Charles W. Linder '59; to vice president of marketing in the BIRTHS: Alan and Maki Beckham, a son, J. Cordell Maddox '54; Joseph C. Moon, Jr. '76; Ellison L. Smith '89; company's Skinceuticals division. Ray, June 27, Tokyo, Japan. Alan is an Cynthia Black Sparks '80; Heyward M. Sullivan '59. MARRIAGE: Tracy lynne Hulsey and assistant professor at the University of Johnson Harper Bond, August 26. She is Maryland University College-Asia. Ex-Officio and Other Members: David E. Shi '73, president; an attorney with the U.S. District Court Bryan and Noelle Robinson, a son, Griffin Donald J. Lineback, vice president for development; Tom Triplitt '76, and he is a Deputy U.S. Marshall. They Lee, December 20, 2005, Cumming, Ga. director of Alumni Association; Jane Dungan, associate director of Alumni live in Greenville.

Association; Tina Hayes Ballew '78, associate director of Alumni Association; BIRTHS: Andrew and Holly Harris 89 NEXT REUNION IN 2009 C. Todd Malo '95, president, Young Alumni Council; Tyner Ray '07, president, Misirly, twins, Leah Kate and Andrew Matthew Bostick of Piedmont (S.C.) Student Alumni Council; Carrie Beth Wallace '07, president, Association Mark, July 20, Atlanta. Tax Service has become a member of the of Furman Students; Will Bryan '07, president, Senior Class. lan and Deanna Quattlebaum, a daugh­ National Association of Enrolled Agents. ter, Larsen Elizabeth, June 26, Greer, S.C. Jennifer Marshall Champagne has been Lan is product manager with ScanSource. elected to the board of Shareholders of Randle and Noel Thomas Raggio, a son, Cornerstone Bancorp, holding company John David, August 14, 2005, Baton and amplifiers for the home electronics for Cornerstone National Bank of 83 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 Rouge, La. industry. He had been vice president of Greenville. She is the bank's senior vice MARRIAGE: lee Belcher McFadden and Anthony and Melissa Stone, a son, Nicholson's Hi-Fi for more than 15 years. president and chief financial officer. Larry Owens, May 28. Lee is a corporate Graham, May 22, Greer, S.C. Chris DeJarnett of Big Canoe, Ga , paralegal with Leatherwood Walker Todd 86 NEXT REUNION IN 2011 has been promoted to industry segment & Mann, P.C.. in Greenville. Larry is 91 NEXT REUNION IN 2011 BIRTH: Kevin and Audra Esval, a son, manager for higher education with Xerox employed with IBM Global Services. William Cook has been named a visiting Chad Christian Lars, January 2, Nashville, Global Services. He coordinates the BIRTH: Ricardo and Janet Nicholson assistant professor at the Charleston (S.C.) Tenn. development and marketing of consulting Benitez, a son, Jamin Samuel, September School of Law, where he has been an adjunct and services for colleges and universities 2, 2005, Anderson, S.C. professor. He teaches property law and 87 NEXT REUNION IN 2007 across North America. appellate practice. He most recently Jeffrey Biering is in his second year ADOPTION and BIRTH: Mark and 84 NEXT REUNION IN 2009 worked as an attorney at Hulsey Litigation portraying George S. Kaufman in the Gabriela Bustos Brucker of Augusta, Ga., Stanford Jennings was enshrined in the Group, LLC, and is a member of the board off-Broadway production of Th e Ta lk adopted a daughter, Clara Jane, born South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame May of the Preservation Society of Charleston. of the To wn. August 26, 2005. They had a son, 22, becoming the 17th Furman alumnus to Margaret Riddle Scoopmire has joined Jeffrey Guckert of Bethesda, Md., has Benjamin Andrew, on March 9. be inducted into the hall. He was the first the Greenville office of Haynsworth Sinkler been named head of the Upper School BIRTH: Greg and Leslie Joy Taylor, football player in Southern Conference Boyd law firm. Her practice primarily of Sidwell Friends School (Quaker) in a daughter, Sidney Hampton, January 23, history to be named the league's Player of concentrates on real estate, commercial Wa shington, D.C. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. the Year three times. A nine-year veteran transactions and corporate matters. BIRTH: Ben and Bonnie Barwick Sloan, of the National Football League, he works BIRTHS: Dan Whitaker and Page a daughter, Bianca Juliette, March 19, NEXT REUNION IN 2010 with New Balance in Atlanta and serves 9Q Anderson, a son, Sam Anderson, August Decatur, Ga. The band at Hightower Trail Middle School on the Furman board of trustees. 25, Decatur, Ga. Page is an assistant in Marietta, Ga , directed by Andrew Brian Warford of Nashville, Te nn., has professor in the psychology department Cole, was scheduled to be one of the been named vice president of sales for the at Georgia State University. featured groups at the University of LSA Group, manufacturer of loudspeakers

36 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Dan and Dana Jacobson Dokman, a manufacturer and supplier of on-site sign Geoffrey Wayne and Jane Keith Fritts, consulting in music, worship and spiritual

a daughter, Sloane Elizabeth, August 1, products and services based in Knoxville, a son, Calvin Keith, August 29, 2005, formation.

Minneapolis, Minn. Te nn. Boiling Springs, S.C. MARRIAGE: Christie Rene Perry and

Greg and Shannon Rhodes Hill, a son, Derik '93 and Erin Snyder Shelor live Lance and Meredith Lentz '94 Lewis, Brian Leigh Carlson, June 17. They live in

Holland McKee, March 19, Nashville, Te nn. in Millersville, Pa ., where Erin is an assistant a daughter, Sanders Katherine, June 5, Fountain Inn, S.C., where he is a solutions

Cory and Christa Renfroe Hurley, professor of history at Millersville Univer­ Wilmington, N . C . manager at Fort Dearborn Company. She

a daughter, Patricia Grace, October 21, sity. Derik has started Shelor & Sons, teaches at Simpsonville Elementary School.

2005, Atlanta. a publishing company. 93 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 BIRTHS: James and Charity Villapiano

BIRTHS: David and Maurisa Hooks Kevin Johnson has become associate Higbe, a son, Addison James, September

92 NEXT REUNION IN 2007 Beaver, a son, Jonathon Thomas, April 22, pastor of First Baptist Church of Boone, 16, Jacksonville, Fla. James is a division

Melanie Best Robinson has been named Concord, N . C . N.C. He also heads Micah Ministries, director with Technology Service Partners,

director of human resources by lmagePoint. which provides training, resources and Inc.

REMINDERS OF FURMAN'S DOWNTOWN ROOTS ......

The question usually comes up about midway through the conversation: Where was the "old" campus and how would I recognize it? No matter their year of graduation, many alumni are curious about the Furman that existed before the current, "new" campus - which is now almost 50 years old. The answer, of course, is that there were two old campuses - one for the women, the Greenville Woman's College, and one for the men, Furman University. The schools coordinated in the 1930s but maintained separate campuses at opposite ends of downtown Greenville until the men began the migra­ tion to the present site in 1958. The women followed in 1961. To preserve the connection between the old and the new, many organizations (Quaternion, Senior Order, Furman Singers), names (Ramsay, Judson, Manly, Poteat), buildings (Old College, the Shack), and even some of the bricks made the trip down Poinsett High­ way to the new campus. But for hundreds of alumni, "Furman" is still "The Zoo" (the residence hall at GWC) and "Old Main" (the central building on the men's campus). Over time, the university's former locations have changed to reflect the needs of Greenville and its men's campus is today shared by County Square (the existed. Furman continues to maintain the markers out citizens. The area where the GWC campus stood, on office complex for county government) and the of respect for the university's history and traditions.

College Street, is now known as Heritage Green. It is South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and - BETSY MOSELEY '74 the home of the Greenville Little Theatre, the county Humanities. Director of Planned Giving art museum, the Image Nation Children's Museum of Historical markers erected at each site in 1975

the Upstate, and the main branch of the county library. inform the curious about Furman's downtown heritage For directions to the sites of the former Furman and

The land on University Ridge once occupied by the -and are the only indications that the two campuses GWC campuses, e-mail betsy. [email protected].

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Christopher and Julie Howdeshell,

a son, Grafton Thomas, May 9, 2005,

Hattiesburg, Miss. Chris is an associate NEYS HONORED FOR LOYALTY, COMMITMENT

attorney with Pittman Law Firm. Furman recognized Jim and Carol Nichols Ney's Earl and Ami Snedaker, a son, Jack, service to their community and to their alma mater April 24, 2005, Lake Mary, Fla. at Opening Convocation September 13 when it

presented them the Bell Tower Award. 94 NEXT REUNION IN 2009 The award recognizes exceptional achievements Mark Grabarczyk is now associated with and meritorious service to the university. In presenting Upstate Cardiology PA in Greenville. the award (right), president David Shi emphasized the Marc St. John is lead communications Neys' " loyalty, generosity and selfless commitment engineer at Mitre Corporation, a think tank to improving the lives of others," as well as their in Mclean, Va .. His wife, Allison Rinker "significant and lasting contributions" to Furman. '96 St. John, received her doctorate in Jim Ney '64 is an Atlanta attorney who recently clinical psychology from George Washing­ completed his second term on the Furman board. ton University, where she teaches. He is a founding partner in the firm Holt, Ney, Zatcoff MARRIAGE: Mark Souther and Stacey & Wasserman and has been designated one of the Shull, July 15. They live in Cleveland "Best Lawyers in America." In 1995 the Cobb County Heights, Ohio. Chamber of Commerce presented him its "Outstanding force in developing the Atlanta Furman Club into BIRTHS: Bill and Melanie Krone Community Service" award. Carol Ney '67 has worked the model for the other 50 groups in the Furman Armstrong, a son, William Matthew, with Jim to support civic, community and educational Club network. August 23. Bill is an engineer with GE-Gas projects throughout the Atlanta area. The Neys have provided substantial financial Tu rbine Operations in Greenville. Melanie At Furman the Neys are former chairs of the support for numerous university projects and are active was previously associate director of the Richard Furman Society, for donors of $10,000 or more in the Furman Partners scholarship program. Two of Furman Alumni Association. annually. Under their direction the society more than their three daughters, Lynn Ney Smith '84 and Karen Chris and Angela Glotzbach Bryson, doubled its membership. They were also the driving Ney Tracy '88, are Furman graduates. a daughter, Emma Kay, May 6, West

Columbia, S.C. Angela is a sales

representative with Ortho-McNeil

Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Scott and Dena Sloan Gambrell, a son, client advisor in the New York office of Derek Oliver, a U.S. Army psychologist, BIRTHS: Daniel and Anne Yaggy Bishop,

Aidan Michael, April 21, Greenville. Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown, the U.S. is currently assigned to Camp Bucca, Iraq, a son, Brennan Paul, February 6, Montclair,

Jeffrey and Nicole Ferrini Klimek, Private Client Services division of Deutsche with the 21st Combat Support Hospital, Va.

a daughter, Kendall Nicole, May 19, Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank where he provides health care services James and Wendy Gibson '00 Duncan,

Naperville, Ill. Jeff is owner of Techno­ Private Wealth Management. He was to detainees. a daughter, Addison Grace, December 28,

Structure Incorporated. previously a vice president with Credit MARRIAGES: Andrea Bigner and Barry 2005, Gaithersburg, Md.

Christopher and Tara Lamond, a daugh­ Suisse Private Client Services. Koslow, March 4. Andrea is employed Cass and laura Chalmers Netherton, ter, Lucy Jean, November 30, 2005, Kine Fails Geathers has become principal at American Red Cross National Head­ a daughter, Ava Corinne, March 15,

Washington, D.C. Chris is employed at Sandtown Middle School in Atlanta. quarters in Washington, D.C. Atlanta.

by Federalist Group, L.L.C. She was previously a curriculum assistant Ryan Hough and Ana Kincaid, December Thomas and Carrie Codega Pomian,

Brian and Maria Aiesi Pokluda, a son, principal at Banneker High School and 3, 2005. Ryan is regional manager for Caro­ a son, Thomas Pa ul Ill, August 10, Atlanta.

Wesley Allen, February 22, Coppell, Texas. a counselor at North Springs High. lina Fresh Farms. They live in Lyman, S.C. Jay and Catherine Zachar Rowzie, a son,

Eric and laressa Teal McCarty are David Lanning and Adriana Bolanos­ William Mackey, June 28, South Riding, Va.

95 NEXT REUNION IN 2010 owners of The Light Photography in Davila, January 1. They live in Simpsonville, Brandon and Lisa Sanders, a son, Noah

Heather Emmert Cudmore of Johnson City, Te nn. Their work has been S.C., and David works as development Campbell, May 13, Cumming, Ga.

Melbourne, Fla., is study abroad director chosen for publication in several major project manager with B.S.A. International. Rogers and Christine Stinson, a son, Rogers at Florida Institute of Technology. magazines. Visit their Web site, laura Steitler and Hadley Panzer, Septem­ Lesslie Ill, March 29, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Michael Fontaine has been named a www.thelightphotography.com. ber 3, 2005. They live in Asheville, N.C.

38 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Bomar, a daughter, Anna Brown, July 19, BIRTHS: Addison and Caroline Kocher MARRIAGES: Mandy Collinger and 96 NEXT REUNION IN 2011 New Bern, N.C. '00 Dana, a son, Addison Albright II, Anyan Parsons, June 17. They live in Jonathan Bassett, assistant professor Robert and Ashley Barr Causey (M.A. '05), April 17, New York City. Franklin, Te nn., where Mandy owns of psychology at Lander University in a daughter, Kathleen Adelle, September Bill and Lyndi Plant Freund, a daughter, a music public relations company. Greenwood, S.C., was named the school's 19, 2005. Ashley is social studies chair for Madison, June 18, 2005, Taylors, S.C. Kimberly Greisch and Patrick Byrne, 2006 Yo ung Faculty Scholar of the Year. the eighth grade at Berea Middle School Lyndi is director of finance for Centex July 16, 2005. Kim teaches at Hunter He is author or co-author of more than in Greenville. Destination Properties. Street Elementary School in York, S.C., a dozen published papers, has made more Luke and Katy Seaver Cross, a son, TJ and Stephanie Yo ung McGoldrick, and Patrick is a sales manager for than two dozen presentations at confer­ Matthew Thomas, April 12, Surprise, Ariz. a daughter, Elliott Rae, May 29. Wachovia. ences and has received two research Jeramiah and Kim Corpening Dooley, Paul and Kristy Hahn Woolf, a son, Rhys Rafal Kazimierz Kamieniecki and grants. a son, Ryan Xavier, August 5, Charlotte, N.C. Beckett, July 11. Kristy received her J.D. Catherine Anne Funderburk, July 22. The Historic Foundation of Richmond, Va., Brent and Lindi Eubanks Metcalf, degree from George Washington University They live in Travelers Rest, S.C. appointed Joshua Gillespie as director of a daughter, Brantley Elizabeth, February 23, Law School in May. Helen Rich and Patrick Cavasin, June 17. preservation services. He previously served Moore, S.C. They live in New Orleans, La . Helen as director of preservation for the Historic David '98 and Maria Tempenis Shelley, NEXT REUNION IN 2009 is scheduled to graduate from Tulane Columbia (S.C.) Foundation. Joshua earned 99 a son, John Lawton, October 12, 2005, Jennifer Oster Gonzalez of Greenville University in the spring with an M.D. a Master of Historic Preservation degree lrmo, S.C. David is pursuing a Ph.D. in is associate well ness manager with the degree and a master's in public health. from the University of Georgia. geology at the University of South Carolina. Cliffs Communities, Inc. Leah Versteegen and Joel Brown, June Rob McMahan graduated from Bethel Celia Jacobs of Decatur, Ga., works with 11, 2005. They live in Boise, Idaho, where Seminary in St. Pa ul, Minn., with a master's NEXT REUNION IN 2008 the American Cancer Society South Atlantic Leah is a physical therapist with St. Luke's degree in theological studies. He is a 98 Stewart Austin has become director Region. Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Services. pharmacy manager with Humana in of strategic sales with Acumen in Briana Lewis earned her Ph.D. in French BIRTHS: Jason and Julie Akers, a son, Louisville, Ky., where he develops medica­ Greenville. He previously worked for literature from the University of North Evan James, May 24. Jason is in his third tion therapy management programs. NuVox Communications. Carolina and this year is visiting assistant year of a radiology residency at the MARRIAGE: Elizabeth Hodges and Lee Meredith Stone Howard graduated professor of French at Grinnell College University of Cincinnati. David Pollet, May 12. They live in from Syracuse University in May with in Iowa. Britt and Nikki LaCount Brandt, a son, Charlotte, N.C. Elizabeth is communica­ a Master of Science degree in library and Dawn Loffredo has become executive Riley Campbell, June 18. Nikki, a cost tions manager with Wachovia and David information science. She earned a certifi­ assistant to former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole. accountant with Scan Source, Inc., in is a director of sales for Bankrate. cate of advanced studies in digital libraries She lives in Alexandria, Va. Greenville, earned the certified public BIRTHS: Rhea and Christine Wilson '01 and was inducted into Beta Phi Mu inter­ Matt Myers is an administrative resident accountant designation in March. Byrd, a son, Douglass Rhea, September 1, national honor society. at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Jonathan and Kimberly Jolly Chasteen, Simpsonville, S.C. Jeff McGehee has joined BankGreenville Fla. He earned a master's degree in a daughter, Ella Kate, July 18, 2005, Allen and Susan Looper '98 Cooper, as vice president for lending. He previously healthcare administration from the Greenville. a daughter, Sarah Allyn, May 23, Easley, S C. worked for Carolina First and Central University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Jeff and Mary Moore Deloach, a son, Scott and Ta mmy Engle Powers, a son, Carolina banks. Andrew Waskey earned dual master's William Isaac, May 12, 2005, Athens, Ga. Miles Avery, June 24. They live in Douglas­ MARRIAGES: Matthew Bettini and degrees in business administration and Jeff is an attorney with Forston Bentley ville, Ga. Tammy is manager of women's Maria Zakharova, June 17. Matthew is international business from Georgia State and Griffin. resources with WeiiStar Health System. a fourth-year Ph.D. student studying University. He is a program manager for Leonard and Stephanie Duke Ezell, Robert and Britt Riedl Young, a daughter, immunology and molecular pathogenesis CIFAL Atlanta, a branch of the United a son, Jackson Paul, July 19, Athens, Ga. Sadie K61ea, March 1, Honolulu, Hawaii. at Emory University in Atlanta. Nations Institute on Training and Research Michael and Tricia Casto Fuller, a

Gregory Clepper and Yen-Wen Yu, that develops training on economic daughter, Morgan MacKenzie, August 1, 97 NEXT REUNION IN 2007 June 3. Gregory is a dentist. They live development and quality of life issues Cullman, Ala. Stephen Childress has joined the Erwin­ in Suwanee, Ga. for local governments, primarily from Charles and Jenna Bates Shive, a son, Penland ad agency of Greenville as senior Shane Spears (M.A.) and Kristin developing nations. William Ta nner, February 7, Greenville. copywriter. McKenney (MA '05), July 23, 2005. Jeannie Haubert Wei I is a faculty Chris and Elizabeth Hankla Smith, a son, MARRIAGE: June Pitts Neely and lan Kristin teaches at Lake Forest Elementary member in the sociology/anthropology Reuben McNab II, June 24, Nashville, Tenn. Kern, July 29. They live in Nashville, Tenn. in Greenville and Shane owns The Strike department at Winthrop University Liz is a registered dietitian at the Vanderbilt BIRTHS: Ben and Janet Belliveau '98 Zone, a baseball training facility. in Rock Hill, S.C. University Medical Center.

FURMAN I FALL 2006 39 Furman ALUMNI NEWS

Randy and Summer Dilgren Teegardin, Deborah works as a special agent in the of Georgia and is currently doing a one­ Hong Bui earned his medical degree from

a son, Matthew John, August 24, U S Office of Personnel Management/ year general practitioner's residency the University of South Carolina School

Charleston, S.C. Federal Investigative Services Division. in Augusta, Ga. of Medicine and is a pediatric resident at

BIRTHS: Brian and Joan Warfuel '01 Melanie Currin Lucero graduated from Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C.

00 NEXT REUNION IN 2010 Brewer, a daughter, Mary Helen Grace, the University of Georgia in May with Jacquelyn Cornet is a research fellow

Rebecca Hendrich of Knoxville, Te nn., May 24, 2005, Brunswick, Ga. a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. with LMI in Mclean, Va. She earned a

has earned a Master of Arts degree in Jeremy and Anna lang Cass, a daughter, MARRIAGES: Carrie Elizabeth Beaty master's degree in coastal environmental

professional counseling from Argosy Adalene Abigail, August 11. Jeremy is an (M.A. '03) and James Edward Johnson, management from the Duke University

University. She is pursuing a doctoral assistant professor of Spanish at Furman June 17. They live in Greenville where he Nicholas School of the Environment and

degree in counselor education and and Anna is a research associate in quality is employed with Old Colony Furniture Earth Sciences.

supervision. management with the Greenville Hospital Company. She has earned her national Jean Crow and laura Lunde Ringo are

Jennifer Corbyn Holson has earned System. board certification and teaches fourth co-directors of Partners for Active Living,

her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree Michael and Stacey Hamilton Morgan, grade at Blythe Academy. a non-profit organization in Spartanburg,

from the University of Georgia. a daughter, Sydney Lee, July 1, 2005, Miranda Louise Beutell and Paul Erik S.C., that promotes pedestrian- and bicycle­

lzetta Simmons of Silver Spring, Md., Woodstock, Ga. Pace, June 2. They live in Powder Springs, friendly communities.

is a foreign service officer with the U.S. Giff and Ashley Clark Ransom, a son, Ga. Having earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine

Agency for International Development. Samuel Atticus, March 19, Raleigh, N.C. Dan Butler and Crystal Lovan, March 24. degree from the University of Alabama­

MARRIAGES: Russell Chambliss and Ashley '01 and Jennifer Bales Stowe, Dan practices with the McNair Law Firm Birmingham, Katherine Fry is an endo­

Rebecca Stetler, June 24. They live in a daughter, Elizabeth Jayne, July 6, Aiken, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. dontic resident at Tufts University in Boston.

Birmingham, Ala., where Russell is market­ S.C. Ashley is currently conducting Brooke Jackson and Shawn Blair, Decem­ Courtney Horner '02 Kenna graduated

ing director for the Mason Corporation. hydrogen fuel research at the Savannah ber 10, 2005. They live in Orlando, Fla. from the University of South Carolina­

Melissa Lynn Freeman and Warner River National Laboratory David Hill Koysza and Catherine Carol Aiken in May with a Master of Science

Douglas May, June 3. Melissa received Timothy '01 and Melanie Gladding Black, July 1. She teaches in the Greenville degree in clinical psychology.

a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing Van Steen burgh, a son, Connor Scott, County school system and he is with the Ryan Saunders lives in St. Petersburg, Fla.,

from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School September 24, 2005, Gainesville, Fla. Wyche Burgess Freeman and Parham law and works as product manager with Bright

of Nursing at Emory University and is now firm. House Networks.

a cardiac nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital 01 NEXT REUNION IN 2011 Mary Traylor Larus and David Hall, June Abby Sellers has become board certified

in Atlanta. Brendan and Erica Kitchen Betts have 10. They live in Smyrna, Ga. Mary is client as a women's health nurse practitioner

James Hudson Howell and Melinda moved to Raleigh, N.C., where he is the service administrator with Nease, Lagana, and works in high risk obstetrics in the

Chao, June 3. They live in Jacksonville, head age-group coach for the Y of the Eden & Culley, Inc., and David teaches Greenville Hospital System.

Fla., where Hudson is business develop­ Triangle Area Swim Team. Erica earned at Schenck School. Vance Smith of Orlando, Fla., earned

ment director for Fidelity National Financial. a master's degree in women's studies Brooke Steinke and Brad Smith, June 17. an M.B.A. degree from Crummer Business

Emily Leahy and Chris Walker, August 12. from Georgia State University and is the Brooke, who is studying for a master's School at Rollins College. He is a senior

They live in Alexandria, Va. Emily is the development coordinator for Planned degree in special education, teaches at associate with the Trammell Crow Company.

coordinating producer for Home and Parenthood of Central North Carolina. Wren Elementary School in Piedmont, S.C. MARRIAGES: Ala ina Burgess and Josh

Garden Te levision's "I Want That." Joe Biedlingmaier has joined defense Morris, May 20. They live in Snellville, Ga.,

Lee Mack Smith and Susan Lovelace contractor Northrop Grumman in Mclean, 02 NEXT REUNION IN 2007 and Ala ina teaches orchestra at Lanier

Clemmons, July 8. She is a technical Va., as a project manager. Justin Alexander is a paralegal with Middle School.

information specialist at the Centers for Kyle and Christal Stieb '03 Jones have Sam Harms Law Firm in Greenville. He Hilary Eldred and Beau Seagraves, May

Disease Control and Prevention. He is moved to Arlington, Texas. Kyle is music is currently secretary and immediate past 27. They live in Clinton, S.C., where Beau

pursuing a Ph.D. degree in American director at First United Methodist Church chair of the Upstate Young Republicans is director of residence life and summer

religious history at Emory University of Mansfield, teaches voice and piano at and serves on the county's Republican programs at Presbyterian College.

and is the academic advisor in residence the Arts Institute of Mansfield, and has Executive Committee. Lauren Huguet and William Derek Bush

at Emory College in Atlanta. He is a contracted with the Dallas Opera to sing Elizabeth Bernard received her J.D. '03, June 3. Derek is pursuing a Ph.D.

minister in the American Baptist Church. in productions of Verdi's "Nabbucco" and degree from Wake Forest University in chemistry at Duke University. Lauren

Deborah leigh Sorrow and Jeff Spitler, Wagner's "Lohengrin." in May and works as an attorney with works in the executive M.B.A. program

April 22. They live in Hanover, Md. Trey Kenna received his Doctor of Dental the firm of Leitner Williams Dooley at Duke's Fuqua School of Business.

Medicine degree from the Medical College Napolitan in Nashville, Te nn. Elizabeth Ingram and Joey Shands, July

40 FURMAN I FALL 2006 22. Elizabeth earned a master's degree Bryn Erin Rose and Rodney Coleman prior to being transferred to San Diego, which is used to create computer-generated

in general psychology from the University Robison, May 21. They work at JC Rose Calif., for additional flight training. three-dimensional animation and special

of Memphis (Tenn.), where she is pursuing and Associates in Greenville, she as a lawson and Michelle Clary, a son, Hudson effects.

a Ph.D. with a concentration in school project manager and he as a field service Drew, June 19. Lawson is an athletic Chris lowery is an engineer in the systems

psychology. representative. academic advisor at Clemson University. operations department of the Knoxville

Erin Lyttle and David Do, August 5. Christina Soldo and Ryan Lindstedt, May (Tenn.) Utilities Board.

Erin is a legislative research analyst for 20. Christina is a personal trainer on Hilton 03 NEXT REUNION IN 2008 Marc and Michelle Roberts Masters live

the Tennessee Offices of Research and Head Island, S.C., and Ryan is regional sales Mahan and Ashley Dickson '04 Ellison in Piedmont, S.C. She earned her M.B.A.

Education Accountability in Nashville. manager for a horticulture company. Their are working this year with the Japan degree from Clemson University and is

David is a physical therapist. wedding was featured on WETV's (Women's Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). employed as controller and treasurer with

Andrew Moritz and Piper Lanier '04, Entertainment) Platinum Wedding series Whitney Dallas Jones recently became the Regional Management Corporation.

June 17. They live in Richmond, Va. in early September. assistant volleyball coach at Jacksonville Heather Prince received her Master of

lauren Myers and Steve Jax, July 22. Sarrin Towle and Rob Warfield, June 10. (Fla.) University. She has earned a master's Divinity degree from Princeton Theological

They live in Philadelphia. She is a Penn They live in Naples, Fla. degree in sports management from Georgia Seminary in May and is a candidate for

State graduate assistant in developmental BIRTHS: Ryan (M.A.) and DeLesline State University. ordination in the Presbyterian Church

psychology and he is a postdoctoral Caulder, a daughter, Olivia Evelyn, April Mick Larkins is a technical artist with (USA). She lives in Bethesda, Md.

research fellow at the University of 23. Ryan was awarded his wings as an Hi-Rez Studios in Atlanta and is the author Brett Shumate graduated magna cum

Pennsylvania. aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps in June or co-author of software tutorials on Maya, laude from the Wake Forest University

MED STUDENTS DECIDE TO RIDE COAST TO COAST FOR A CURE .....

An off-hand remark from one Despite the demands of medical medical student to another led to their school they were able to train decision to take a cross-country bicycle throughout the spring and early ride to support cancer research. summer. On July 1 they embarked from Ben Ristau, a 2004 Furman San Francisco. Traveling through the graduate, and Jeremiah Tracy, his heartland of America and stopping first-year classmate at the University along the way to visit friends and of Connecticut medical school in acquaintances - and to absorb the Farmington, were chatting last December sights - they made excellent time, about their summer plans. If they were averaging 95 to 100 miles per day. going to do something "different," On August 17, they rolled tri­ the summer of 2006 was the time to umphantly into Farmington to the do it, they reasoned, since there would rousing cheers of friends and family. be no more summer breaks until they They brought a celebratory end to the completed their medical studies. Ristau trip on September 2 with a ride from (blue shirt) tossed out a suggestion: Farmington to Milford, Conn., where

a bicycle trip across the United States. they rolled to a stop in the shallow The idea quickly morphed from waters of the Atlantic. a casual "what if?" to a plan, as they The results? They raised more than decided to use the trip to raise money $25,000 (so far) toward leukemia and for a cause that was close to both their lymphoma research. They experienced hearts. They selected Lea's Foundation for Leukemia when he was 18, a factor that had led him to pursue the trip of a lifetime. And they earned the satisfaction Research, a non-profit organization in nearby Hartford, a career in medicine. Ristau, who majored in psychol­ of knowing that they had done something tangible for and the University of Connecticut Health Center as ogy at Furman, had spent 2004-05 conducting the greater good. the beneficiaries of their fund-raising effort. research on myeloma at the National Cancer Institute To read their account of their journey (with photos), Tracy's mother, Elizabeth, had died of cancer in Bethesda, Md. visit http://coasttocoastforacure.blogspot.com.

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Stephanie Haik and Steve Greenwell, from Wake Forest University as a Master CLASS NOTES POLICY May 20. Stephanie is a technical Teacher Fellow and was awarded a master's representative with NIKE in Dallas, Texas. degree in secondary social studies education. Because of the large number of submissions and clippings Furman Sarah Leever and Robert Verdier, Susan Heimburger was scheduled to for the magazine's class notes section and the time needed receives September 17, 2005. Sarah is a systems begin study in September for a master's to rev iew, compile and edit so much information, news items frequently analyst with Fort Dearborn Company. degree in higher education and student are not published until five or six months after they are submitted. They live in Simpsonville, S.C. affairs at Ohio State University. Furman magazine does not publish dated items (anything more than Edward William Overdyke and Holly Latoya Michelle Mitchell, a third-year 18 months old at time of publication) or engagement announcements. Janet Brown, June 3. They live in Atlanta graduate student at Wake Forest School Birth and marriage announcements for alumni couples who graduated where he is a financial planner/insurance of Medicine, has passed the candidacy in different years are included under the earliest g raduation date (except specialist with Capstone Financial Partners/ exam for a Doctor of Philosophy degree if requested otherwise); they are not listed under both classes. When Mass Mutual and she is an employee in microbiology and immunology. In May submitting items, please include your spouse's or child's name, whether benefit sales consultant with UnumProvident. she presented a portion of her thesis work your spouse is a Furman graduate, and the date and city where the birth BIRTHS: Shane and Karla Cheshier at the annual meeting of the American or marriage occurred. Cannon, a son, Drew, February 8, Greer, Association of Immunologists held in Boston. Send news to the Office of Marketing and Public Relations, S.C. Karla works in human resource Anna Price is a graduate research assistant Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, S.C. 29613, services and recruiting with Human working toward a Ph.D. in the Department or e-mail to [email protected]. Selected information submitted to the Technologies, Inc. of Health Promotion, Education & Behavior on-line alumni registry (http://alumni.furman.edu) is included in class notes. Jon and Becca Gunter '04 Wood, a son, at the University of South Carolina.

Brennan David, August 14, Ta llahassee, Fla. Jimmy West is a special agent with the

Jon was granted military leave from Mosul, Georgia Bureau of Investigation in Decatur.

Iraq, to be home for his son's birth. He Julie Wright has joined the Bemis Center School of Law and is now a clerk for Chief Web site for the film, which examines hate is part of a U.S. Army mission helping in Omaha, Neb., as communications officer, Judge Edith Jones of the Fifth Circuit Court crimes in America after the 9/1 1 terrorist to shape the Iraqi army. with responsibility for public relations, of Appeals in Houston, Texas. attacks, at www.dwf-film.com. marketing and special events. She recently Lauren Simmons is a Young Adult Katie Woolf is assistant conductor for 04 NEXT REUNION IN 2009 completed a master's degree in arts Volunteer with the Presbyterian Church, the Radcliffe Choral Society at Harvard Katherine Lee Bachman earned a master's management from the H. John Heinz Ill USA, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She University in Boston, Mass. She earned degree in social work from the University School of Public Policy and Management works with Whitehouse Presbyterian a Master of Music degree from Boston of Georgia. She works in program support at Carnegie Mellon University. Church in youth and children's ministries University. with Children's Restoration Network, MARRIAGES: Richard Burnette and and with the 174 Trust, a community MARRIAGES: Megan Ayers and Jesse a non-profit organization that assists Alicia Brindley, August 5. Alicia is a manager outreach program. Visit her blog, Bridges, June 24. Megan is assistant homeless children and their mothers with Walgreens and "Blue" is studying for http://lau renin belfast. blogspot.com. director of admissions at Furman. in Metro Atlanta. an M.B.A. degree at Colorado State Uni­ Jeremy Uecker of Austin, Texas, earned Brian Stephen Bridges and Katie Anne Christina Barger completed her master's versity. He then plans to attend law school. a master's degree in sociology from the Hunt, July 22. They live in Charleston, S.C., degree in genetics counseling at the Mark Curtis and Lindley Sharp, May 13. University of Texas and is a pre-doctoral where Brian is employed at Carolina University of South Carolina School of They live in Durham, N.C. trainee in the school's National Institute Orthotics and Prosthetics. Katie is a senior Medicine and now works as a counselor Eric Peter Guth and Meg han Leslie of Child Health and Human Development. at the Medical University of South Carolina at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Arnold, June 17. Eric teaches at Christ Tracy Wells earned her Master of College of Dental Medicine. Hospital. Church Episcopal School in Greenville. Theological Studies degree from Harvard Erin Caldwell and Jeff Zellmer '04, June At the 2006 Southeast Regional Emmy Brent Lineberry and Megan Leigh University and is an intern with the 3. Erin is a marketing consultant with Awards, Melissa Bayles, a producer at Robinson '05, May 27. Megan is program Episcopal Church in Omaha, Neb. The Thunder Road Brandworks in Charlotte, WYFF-TV in Greenville, received her first director for children's ministries at North­ documentary "Divided We Fa ll: Americans N.C., and Jeff is a radio/television producer Emmy. She was a co-winner of the award side United Methodist Church in Atlanta in the Aftermath," for which she served as with Fox Charlotte (WCCB). for Specialty Assignment Report (News and Brent is Internet store manager for communications director (and which she Anna Gene Garrett and Clint Verner, Feature). High Country Outfitters. wrote about in the Winter 2006 Furman June 17. Anna is associate director of Eric Cain teaches in the Ta lented and Jonathan Adam Moore and Kristen magazine), is now touring the United special gifts at Belmont University in Gifted Department of Alpharetta High Elizabeth Koteles, May 31. They live States, Canada and England. Visit the Nashville, Te nn. School in Fulton County, Ga. He graduated in Greer, S.C.

42 FURMAN I FALL 2006 Corey Lee Ottosen and Anna Kathryn Elaine Harris and Corey Crowder, Kyle Flanders teaches English in in Greenville where Jessica is office

Kirby '05, July 29. They work in September 3, 2005. They live in Ta ylors, S.C. Kyrgyzstan with the Peace Corps. manager with Waddell & Reed.

Bloomington, Ind., she as an associate Nathan Hatcher and Katie Koczwara Amanda Grapes is senior technician Cynthia Arwen Ford and Judson

instructor of Spanish at Indiana University '06, June 24. They live in St. Petersburg, with Georgia Oilmen's Services, Inc., Hurlbert, July 1. Cynthia is assistant

and he as a paramedic with Bloomington Fla., where Nathan is a second-year law in Stockbridge. director of operations with The Princeton

Hospital and Columbus Regional Hospital. student at Stetson University. Sherry Greene lives in Greenville and Review in Vienna, Va.

Joanna Rickard and Ryan Henderson Bethany Hooker and Jeff Eyrich, June 24. works as a marketing associate with Heath William Garris and Ashley

'05, August 12. "Tanner" is a stockbroker Jeff is a building engineer in Atlanta, and Level 1. Elizabeth Duggins, July 15. Heath is with Scottrade in Wilmington, N.C., where Bethany is a publisher's assistant with Jillian Grimsley has joined Jeff Dezen a graduate assistant in biology at the they live. Joanna earned a Master of August House Publishers, Inc. Public Relations in Greenville as an assistant University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Education degree in college student David Jennings Hughes and Rebecca account executive. affairs administration from the University Ann Murchison '06, August 5. He is Dax Griggs is a leadership consultant DEAT HS of Georgia and is a program manager a well ness coach at Zest Quest Associates for Pi Kappa Phi in Charlotte, N.C. Ruth Boger Jones '30, August 20, with the University of North Carolina­ in Travelers Rest, S.C., and she teaches Kelsey Grodzicki attends Stetson Brunswick, Ga.

Wilmington Alumni Association. at Liberty Elementary School. University College of Law in Florida. Claudine Thomas Chisolm '35, August

Melanie Elizabeth King and Thomas Mikael Jacobs is a consultant with Health 28, Brunson, S.C. She taught school for

05 NEXT REUNION IN 2010 Chase Samples, May 20. Both are students Planning Source. He lives in Morrisville, N.C. 48 years before retiring in 1976.

Michael Overby completed a one-year at the University of Georgia. Melanie is Leah Keyes is pursuing a master's degree James Thomas Crane '37, July 1, program in human rights at the Universidad a graduate research assistant while pursu­ in choral conducting at Louisiana State Greenville. After serving in the U.S. Army

lberoamericana in Mexico City through the ing a Master of Arts degree in teaching, University. during World War II, he opened a dental

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship program. and Chase is a second-year law student. Katherine King teaches at Brushy Creek office in Greenville and practiced for 47

He is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Emily Posey and Zach Lalor, May 6. Elementary School in Greenville. years. international affairs at the Elliott School They live in Nashville, Tenn. Chrissy Moss teaches music in Florence lorena Johnson Evans '37, June 29, of George Washington University. Holly Sanders Spann and Jonathan Henry (S.C.) School District 3. Abbeville, S.C.

MARRIAGES: lan Bramhall and Cindy Watkins, July 1. They live in Greenville. Ross Mullinax attends the University Dorothy Imogene Truesdale '37, August

Whitcomb, July 23, 2005. They live She is a client representative with Marsh of South Alabama College of Medicine 6, Kershaw, S.C. She taught in the public in Greenville. USA, Inc., and he is a sales consultant with in Mobile. schools of Marlboro, Lancaster and Kershaw

Nicholas Bruce and Christina Minotty, ScanSource, Inc. Quynh Ngoc Pham is an associate with counties until her retirement in 1979. In

May 20. They live in Mesquite, Texas. Heather Marie Ta rpley and Wade McGiadrey & Pullen in Charlotte, N.C. addition to teaching French and English, linda Marie Brzuchalski and Matt Hampton Godfrey Ill, June 2. Heather is Katie Piburn is pursuing a master's degree she was also a librarian.

Turner, April 29. Linda is a process an exercise physiologist at North Greenville in writing and publishing at Emerson Harvey Morrow Campbell '38, August specialist with Milliken and Company. Fitness in Travelers Rest, S.C. Trey attends College in Boston. 19, Tupelo, Miss. He taught chemistry and

They live in Greenville. Greenville Technical College and is Stephanie Reese teaches in Spartanburg biology and was dean of men at North

Meredith Edwards and Josh Green, employed by Best Buy. County (S C.) School District 1. Greenville College before entering dental

August 12. They live in Nashville, Te nn., Mandrallius Robinson is a sports reporter school. He practiced in Tupelo for 44 years where Josh is a law student at Vanderbilt 06 NEXT REUNION IN 2011 with The Greenville News. and was a life member and Fellow of the University. Connor Snowden Atkinson is an invest­ Kathryn Salley has joined Linning-Smoak Mississippi Dental Association and the

Diana Estes and Adam ligler, July 8. ment banking analyst with Wachovia Public Relations in Greenville as account Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontists.

Diana is a Spanish teacher at Nansemond­ in Charlotte, N.C. manager. He was a past president and Fellow of the

Suffolk Academy in Suffolk, Va. Julia Cleveland is pursuing a Master Loch Saslow is a student at Elan University American College of Dentists and a Fellow

Christopher Flury and Emily Reinhold, of Science degree at the Rollins School School of Law. of the International College of Dentistry.

May 6. They live in Marietta, Ga. of Public Health at Emory University. Jennifer Shores has joined Showcase He was a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason,

Emily Catherine Greyard and Geoffrey Leah Elizabeth Coakley is a volunteer Marketing in Greenville as a production was past president of the Tupelo Kiwanis

Cannon Mitchell, June 10. They live for Americorps, assigned to Tacoma, artist. Club and was a recipient of the Legion in Tu cson, Ariz., where Geoff is a Ph.D. Wash., through August 2007. Katie Webb of Rural Hall, N.C., is of Honor as a 45-year member. He was student in the University of Arizona's cancer Paul Baylor Deal is site director for the employed with Teach for America. a member of the Lee County Cattleman's biology program and Emily is a field National Student Leadership Conference MARRIAGES: Jessica Jeane Bolden Association and the Rural Community representative for Leadership Institute. in Washington, D.C. and Jeremy Spencer, June 10. They live Development Council.

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Raymond Smith '38, August 21, years on local, regional and national boards Mabel Morsbach Meiners '40, July 29, a member of the committee that helped

Charleston, S.C. He was an Army veteran of the YWCA and led the Greenville Y Cincinnati. She taught for years in establish Baptist College of Charleston

of World War II. He worked for more than through a major construction and reloca- Cincinnati Public Schools, including 13 (now Charleston Southern University).

50 years as a chief financial officer for tion project. She taught natural history years at the Madisonville School, and also He was pastor emeritus of Holland Avenue several automobile dealerships and was and outdoor life at summer camps in the taught language arts and social studies Baptist Church in West Columbia and a member of the Charleston Area Blue Ridge Mountains and helped establish on educational television. She retired Springvale Baptist Church in Lugoff.

Automobile Dealers Association. As the Greenville Natural History Association. as a supervisor for the department of A scholarship fund has been established a youth he became the youngest person F. Ray Dorman '40, July 30, Eustis, Fla. instruction. She authored a history book in his name at Gardner-Webb University.

in the Carolinas to earn the Eagle Scout He worked in a number of Florida schools, for fifth-graders, another on Communism Robert William Fitzer '41, July 8, Cedar designation. including Bolles in Jacksonville, the Univer- for junior and senior high schools, and Bluff, Va. He was retired from the Tazewell

Alice Mobley Callison '39, June 26, sity of Florida in Gainesville and The First a third on prominent African-American County (Va.) school system, having taught

Greenwood, S.C. She was a former Academy in Orlando. He was director of men and women. for more than 30 years. He was also

member of the American Legion and development for Lake Highland Preparatory Paul Haynesworth Bullington '41, July 9, a former principal at Baptist Valley Elemen­

Self Memorial Hospital auxiliaries and School and former president of the Chris- Lugoff, S.C. He was pastor of Southern tary School and served in the U.S. Army volunteered with the Girl Scouts. tian Endowment Foundation. His military Baptist churches in South Carolina from Air Force during World War II.

Dorothy May Snipes Thomson '39, career included service in World War II, the 1945 to 1989, followed by 10 years as William Edwin Tucker '41, August 27,

July 2, Greenville. She served for many Korean War and on the LSM "Lucky 17." an interim pastor in Kershaw, S.C. He was Greenville. He served in the U.S. Army in

ALUMNI FELLOWS ON THE JOB ......

Six young alumni didn't have to look far for a job last spring.

The university has launched an Alumni Fellows

Program to help meet staffing needs and provide career development opportunities to recent graduates.

The Fellows are guaranteed full-time employment for a year and have the option to remain for a second year.

The 2006-07 Alumni Fellows are, from left:

Darsey Culpepper '06 (Marketing and Public

Relations). Darsey, who majored in art, is a member of the department's graphic design team.

Rod Kelley '06 (Housing). A business major,

Rod helps to coordinate Furman's Engaged Living program, which involves 100 freshmen with faculty and staff in a specially designed living and learning community.

Kim Bass '06 (Career Services, Intern Programs,

Alumni Association). Having completed a major in psychology, Kim's primary responsibility is to network with Upstate alumni and business groups to develop career and internship opportunities for Furman students.

Jason Strand '04 (Marketing and Public Relations). Robert Knox '03 (McAlister Auditorium). Robert Adam Murphree '06 (Computing and Informa­

Jason majored in English and is a writer and editor for is putting the skills he developed as a computer science tion Services). Adam, who completed a double major university publications. He and Darsey have already major to work as assistant technical director of in English and computer science, is developing academic developed a newsletter for Furman parents. McAlister Auditorium. software and assisting with video production work.

44 FURMAN I FALL 2006 World War II and was awarded a Bronze Sybil Donnan Peters '43, July 7, Marian DeCoursey Aughtry '46, June 8, a past president of the Paladin Club. He

Star for meritorious service. He received his Columbia, S.C. During World War II Greenville. She was a former member was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. optometric license in 1948 and practiced in the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of the Heritage Green board and former Norman Merrell '49, June 14,

Greenville for 48 years. He was president in Charlotte, N.C., asked her to help with secretary of the Greenville Historical Hendersonville, N.C. He was a Baptist of the South Carolina Optometric Associa­ the war effort by working in the bank's war Society. She served two terms on the City minister in the Carolinas, Te nnessee and tion in 1959 and received the association's bonds department. She later taught in the Beautification Commission and was a Texas. After leaving full-time ministry,

Optometrist of the Year Award in 1973 and Charlotte and Columbia public schools. member of the Kanuga Board of Visitors he served two interim pastorates in a Special Service Award the following year. C. Frank Pittman, Jr. '43, September 1, in Hendersonville, N.C., and the board of North Carolina.

He was president of the state Board of Pickens, S.C. He was employed by South the Sara Simpson Gossett Home, She was Paul Nix, Sr. '49, August 19, Rock Hill, S.C.

Examiners in Optometry and was a life Carolina National Bank, where he was the also a member of the Republican Women's A Baptist minister, he pastored South member of the American Optometric vice president over the corporation and Club and the Daughters of the American Carolina churches in Anderson, Barnwell

Foundation. He was president of the manager/chief executive officer over the Revolution. She was a nationally accredited and Pickens and retired from Washington

Sertoma Club of Greenville and past post Pickens branch until his retirement in 1980. landscape design consultant and a flower Street Baptist Church in Winnsboro, S.C. commander of Greenville American Legion He served on the boards of Cannon show student judge. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during

# 3. He was a director and secretary of the Memorial Hospital and of North Greenville Thomas Earl Vaughn, Sr. '46, June 25, World War II.

Poinsett Savings and Loan Association. College. He was in the U.S. Army during Lexington, S C. He was a Baptist minister Rhonald Hodges Baggott, Jr. '50,

Roy Lee Walters '41, September 10, World War II and was active in the American for more than 60 years at churches in four August 19, Moncks Corner, S.C. He served

Monroe, N.C. He was a commissioned Legion. He was a member of the Pickens­ South Carolina cities. He retired from the in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World officer in the Marine Corps, was a member Liberty Lions Club, was named Lion of the S.C. Baptist Convention as the field repre­ War II and was a retired superintendent/ of the 1st Marine Division of World War II Year in 1997 and was named Pickens sentative of the Southern Baptist Conven­ boilermaker with Combustion Engineering, and retired after 29 years in the Reserves. Citizen of the Year in 1987. tion Annuity Board. He was a dramatist Inc. He was past president of Boiler Makers

He was co-founder and president of Frank Randolph Rivers '43, July 27, and in retirement served numerous churches Union 687, a former member of the

Monroe Oil Company and later founded Sarasota, Fla. He was a medic in the U.S. as interim pastor. Charleston (S.C.) City Council and

Royal Oil Company and Royal Distributors. Army during World War II, losing a leg in Jack Wallace Cole '48, June 14, Greenville. a former Mason.

He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, a land mine explosion at Normandy. His He was a priest in the Anglican Church of James Berry Ta nkersley, Sr. '50, July 15,

Optimists and Jaycees, as well as president teaching career began in 1947 when he America and was the vicar of Holy Trinity River Falls, S.C. He was a U.S. Air Force of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. became a biology and chemistry teacher Anglican Church in Greenville. He also veteran of World War II, after which he

Margaret Elizabeth Wright Williams at Sarasota High School. He went on to served parishes in Tennessee, Texas and began a career in law enforcement. He

'41, July 23, Honea Path, S.C. She taught be assistant principal at Sarasota High, Sumter, S.C. He was a U.S Navy veteran. retired as an agent with the U.S. Treasury science and mathematics for more than then principal at Central School and William Harleston Julian '48, June 9, Department in the Alcohol Tobacco Tax

40 years before retiring from Honea Path Phillippi Shores Elementary, where he Greenville. He served in the U.S. Air Force Division. He was a member of the South

Middle School. She was also a florist. She served for 23 years. He was a state during World War II and was retired from Carolina Law Enforcement Association and volunteered with Meals on Wheels, served representative for the Florida Education Mechanic's Choice. the National Association of Retired Federal on the Honea Path Cemetery Foundation Association and a member of the National Edna Elizabeth Barton Cox '49, August Employees. He was a Mason and a Shriner and was a member of the Daughters of the Education Association. 27, Anderson, S.C. and a member of Sam Poe Lodge, Hejaz

American Revolution. The Honea Path Ralph Ragsdale Chandler '45, September Janie Elizabeth Davis Currie '49, March Te mple and Hejaz Director's Staff.

Civitan Club presented her the Citizen 3, Ware Place, S.C. A Baptist minister, he 11, Lake View, S.C. She was a retired Horace David Turner '50, August 4, of the Year Award in 1999. retired in 1982 as a counselor with South supervisor caseworker and acting director Simpsonville, S.C. He was a U.S. Army

Julius Aiken '43, August 15, Greenville. Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation. He was of Dillon County Social Services. Air Corps veteran of World War II and

He served in the U.S. Army during World elected to the Greenville County school William Edward Lay, Jr. '49, August 20, had retired from the W.R. Grace Company

War II, receiving the Purple Heart and the board in 1976 and was twice elected chair Greenville. He was retired from The Liberty where he worked as a cost accountant.

Bronze Star. After his military service he during his two terms on the board. In Corporation, having served as senior vice James Lamar O'Steen '51, June 17, received his law degree and practiced in 1998 he received the Order of the Palmetto, president of administration and on the Columbia, S.C. He retired from BeiiSouth

Greenville for more than 60 years. He was the state of South Carolina's highest civilian board of directors. He had been president in 1986 and was a member of the Tele­ a temporary Family Court Judge and was honor, and in 2005 the Greenville school of the Administrative Management phone Pioneers. He was a U.S. Air Force a member of the county and state Bar board unanimously approved naming Association and was chair of the Greenville veteran of World War II. associations. He was a life member of the a new middle school in his honor. United Way for 1972. He received Furman's Stan Lee, Jr. '52, August 6, Piedmont, S C.

Monaghan Lodge Ancient Free Masons. Alumni Service Award in 1970 and was

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Alfred E. "Jack" Watkins '52, September worked as women's page editor of the White House) and in Japan. At the time of Ellen Hartsfield '82, August 17, Jackson­

13, Greenville. He was a U.S. Army veteran Greenville News-Piedmont. She was active his death his work was included in a show ville, Fla. She had worked for the Internal

and was retired from Texaco Oil Company in the Salem Lions Club, the Marine Corps at the New Art Center in New York City. Revenue Service as a taxpayer advocate.

in Houston, Texas. League Women's Auxiliary and the National Having taught at Georgetown University, Vicki Bullock Sartorius '84, September 8,

Joseph Allen McCullough Ill '52, June Association of Retired Federal Employees. he had worked for Montgomery County Herndon, Va. After graduation she was

21, Honea Path, S.C. He built and operated Donald Lee Knighton '55, August 6, (Md.) Public Schools since 1985. He joined a missionary with the Southern Baptist

a dairy farm and was an accredited farm Greenwood, S.C. He was an Air Force the staff of Northwest High School in Convention's North American Mission

and land broker. He served in the Army veteran and had retired from Monsanto, Germantown, Md., in 1998 as an art Board at Columbia Baptist Church in Falls

Air Corps during World War II and on Greenwood Plant, as a supervisor. He resource teacher in the art and music Church, Va., serving the embassies and

the board of Christ School for 25 years. was also an ordained Baptist minister. department. consulates in nearby Washington, D.C.

Martha Moore Crabtree '54, June 11, Bobbie Redick '60, June 21, Cleveland, James William Duncan '67 (MA '74), She then joined the Meetings and

Cincinnati. She had a 50-year association S.C. She was a piano teacher and a rural August 24, Taylors, S.C. He taught in Expositions Department of the American

with the University of Cincinnati College­ postal carrier. Spartanburg County Schools and was Physical Therapy Association and for seven

Conservatory of Music as a voice teacher Louise Quilliam Miller '63, September 6, owner and manager of Two Birds Antique years coordinated meetings and national

and administrator. She held the posts Gaffney, S.C. She was a French teacher at Shop in Landrum, S.C. He served with and international conventions in the United

of assistant dean of women, coordinator Heritage Christian School for 15 years and the U.S. Army in Vietnam. States and Canada. She left the APTA in

of musical activities and facilities, and was listed in Who's Who of American Maude Esther Holton '67 (MA '72), 1995 as director for exposition services.

assistant to the dean. She was president Te achers. August 5, Greenville. She taught at Lake She later taught piano lessons, focusing

of the CCM Alumni Association from 1984 Harry Thomson Waikart, Sr. '63, June 9, Forest Elementary School where she was primarily on developing skills in pre-teen to 1987. She was a national finalist in the Columbia, S.C. He served on active duty a former Teacher of the Year. She was children, and was associated with the

1959 American Opera Auditions and in with the U.S. Army Military Intelligence for elected to Delta Kappa Gamma Society Fairfax-Loudon Music Fellowship, which

1976 was a soprano soloist with the two years and then for 38 years in the Army International, a professional honorary she served as treasurer.

Cincinnati Ballet in "Dear Friends and Reserves, where he taught in Command society of women educators, and was Henry Jackson Flanders, Jr., June 20,

Gentle Hearts," a piece for the nation's and General Staff School. After retiring a lifetime member of the Greenville County Temple, Texas. He taught religion at

Bicentennial. She was a soloist at Hyde from military duty, he worked for South Educators Association, the South Carolina Furman from 1950 to 1962, chairing the

Park Community United Methodist Church Carolina Congressman William Jennings Educators Association and the National department and serving as university for 23 years. Bryan Darn in Washington. He earned a Educators Association. chaplain. He was pastor of First Baptist

Charles Alvis Edwards '54, August 6, J.D. degree in 1970 and was a trust officer Chris Gallos '71, March 8, Winston-Salem, Church of Waco, Texas, from 1962 to 1969

Greer, S.C. He was a business owner and vice president of new business for C&S N.C. and chair of the religion department at

and was involved in various civic and Bank in Columbia for 13 years. He went Mary Butler Garrett, M.A. '73, July 26, Baylor University from 1969 to 1992, when community organizations in Columbia, S.C. into private law practice in 1983, and in White Rock, S.C. She taught English and he retired. He also taught law, ethics and

In retirement he returned to his hometown 1987 he opened the Friddle and Waikart drama in high schools in Greenville and morality for nearly three decades at Baylor of Greer where he and his wife, Martha, law firm. He was a Mason and a member Lancaster, S.C., for more than 30 years. Law School. A founder of the College

researched and wrote a unique crossword of Broad River Lodge 218. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Association of Baptist Teachers of Religion,

puzzle dictionary, Crossword Solutions Ransom Lewis Bryan, M.A. '64, July 11, Society International, a professional he was a past president of the Baylor

(self-published). Brunson, S.C. He was a coach, teacher honorary society of women educators, Alumni Association. The university named

Dee Riles Bielecki '55, July 8, Salem, S.C. and principal for 38 years in schools in the and the American Association of University him a Distinguished Alumnus in 1986, and

She retired after 32 years as teacher of South Carolina counties of Allendale, Aiken Women. in 1995 he received a Baylor Retired Faculty dependent children of military and federal and Edgefield. He was an active member Pamela Upton '77, June 21, Durham, N.C. Award. employees in Puerto Rico and 15 years as of the Brunson Lions Club. She was employed for more than 24 years professor of English at North Greenville Edna Alice White '64, August 24, by the University of North Carolina Press,

College, which awarded her an honorary Greenville. She served with the U.S. Army most recently as a managing editor.

Doctor of Letters degree in 2004. At the Air Corps in World War II, after which she Thad Dean LaVance '78, July 7, Duluth, time of her death she was commissioner worked for Ballenger Paving Company, Ga. He was an entrepreneur. of the South Carolina Commission on Leonard Edward Cave '67, July 11, Valerie Huch Reynolds '81, July 24,

National and Community Service, and Jefferson, Md. He was a nationally known Columbia, S.C. was a member of the board of the School sculptor whose works have been shown

District of Oconee County. She also throughout the United States (including the

46 FURMAN I FALL 2006 THE SECRET OF HOGAN'S SWING: ALUM'S BOOK EXPLAINS ALL ......

Legendary golfer Ben Hogan, who died in 1997, was one of the greatest ball­

strikers the game has known. And Of Thomas Bertrand's book, Book list says, while Hogan left behind a finely detailed "If you read golf instructionals, this one is a must. " blueprint of his much-admired swing -

his book, Five Lessons: Th e Modern Funda­

mentals of Golf. remains a classic of golf instruction - there has always been speculation that Hogan did not reveal everything he knew. their way back to the East Coast, Bertrand remained The list of folks who have proffered a guess in the Golden State. There he met John Schlee, as to what constituted Hogan's "secret" includes a former PGA Tour winner perhaps best known for former caddies, golf writers, teachers and, of course, finishing second to Johnny Miller in the 1973 U.S. Open. Hogan's fellow golfers. The secret, they surmised, Schlee had developed a close relationship with Hogan was the position of the right knee during the swing, or and listened carefully as the master expounded on the allowing the body to slide forward rather than turn during intricacies of the golf swing, including the one bit of instruction the downswing, or opening the clubface just a bit at address. that Hogan had never revealed publicly. Thomas Bertrand, a 1979 Furman graduate, has joined the Bertrand began working with Schlee in his Maximum decades-old conversation in a big way. His book, The Secret of Golf Schools in the early 1980s, first as a pupil and later Hogan's Swing, hit stores in October and is likely to be the subject as an instructor. Since Schlee taught the fundamentals of some controversy. Co-written with Printer Bowler, author of of Hogan's swing, Bertrand learned them as well.

The Cosmic Laws of Golf. and published by Wiley & Sons, the book Bertrand's relationship with Schlee waxed and promises to divulge that one piece of information that Hogan kept waned over the next 15 years; Schlee tried to play to himself. the Senior Tour, and Bertrand eventually left Maximum "I think the book will be a little controversial because people Golf Schools to open a restaurant. But Bertrand never have such a sense of what Hogan's swing was all about, what made forgot what Schlee had taught him, especially the him such a great ball-striker," Bertrand says. "I just hope to help "missing link" in Hogan's instruction. people understand where Hogan was coming from when he was Schlee died on his 51st birthday in 2000 after talking about his swing." a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. That's when Bertrand So how did the 49-year-old Bertrand come to know Hogan's began to think about writing a book that would detail secret? How can he claim to have discovered what Hogan's everything he had learned about Hogan's swing. contemporaries could only speculate about? "Once John died, I felt it was important to tell people

It's a long story, and it's no stretch to say it began at what I know," says Bertrand, who lives in Vista, Calif, with Furman. Bertrand, a native of New Jersey, transferred to his wife and three children, and is back teaching golf at the Furman in 1977 after attending community college in the Olympic Resort. "I wrote this book in honor of John and what state and playing on the school's championship golf team. he passed on to me." He chose Furman because it had a golf course and was If you expect Bertrand to provide you with that single piece located in a temperate climate. of advice that will suddenly allow you to hit the ball like Hogan, But the financial aid package he needed to play you will be disappointed. Instead, the book's text and instructional golf for the Paladins never fully materialized, and he photos offer an exhaustive, finely detailed description of how Hogan got a part-time job instead to help pay the bills. Still, swung the club, from set-up to follow-through. he enjoyed his Furman experience and graduated in 1979 According to Bertrand, there is within that sequence a new piece with a degree in political science. of instruction that, for the first time, makes Hogan's swing thoughts After graduation, Bertrand and two buddies - Steve Salvatore '80 complete. And while he will say that it has to do with how Hogan and John Riley '81 -slowly made their way across the country, playing was able to square the clubface so consistently at impact, you'll have golf during the day and working in restaurants at night. They finally to buy the book to learn more. settled in California, and while Salvatore and Riley ultimately made -VINCE MOORE

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