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ALL SHOWS BEGIN AT 7:30PM 26 | Homecoming 2017 BOX OFFICE: 919.497.3300 30 | Hurricane Athletics Recap 39 | Honor Roll of Donors 2014 CASE Special Merit (TOLL FREE) 866.773.6354 Award Winner for 54 | Class Notes Print & Digital Publications APR. 12, 2019 www.JPACarts.com Columns - Spring 2018 | 1 COLUMNS STAFF OUR MISSION PRESIDENT’S CABINET BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ward Sylvester Related by faith to The United Methodist Church, Roger G. Taylor ’68 Creative Director + Graphic Designer Louisburg College is committed to offering a Dr. Gary M. Brown Franklin T. Roberts | Chairman Jason A. Williams Sequoia Sady | Manager of Creative Services supportive community which nurtures young President Ely J. Perry, III ’84 | Vice Chairman Peggy Winstead men and women intellectually, culturally, socially, Lynda C. Lumpkin | Secretary Co-Executive Editors physically and spiritually. As a two-year institution, Chad Barefoot Chad Barefoot | Vice President for Institutional Advancement we provide a bridge for students to make a Vice President for Institutional John A. Allen ’85 EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES Sequoia Sady | Manager of Creative Services successful transition from high school to senior Advancement Bill Boddie, Jr. ’04 colleges and universities. Charles Knight ’87 Anne D. Bowen Assistant Editors Michael Holloman ’83 President of the Alumni Association Steven E. Brooks Meridith Berson | Manager of Advancement Services Athletic Director Sharon H. Bryson Jamie Patrick | Alumni Engagement Officer QUESTIONS? Haley Sheehan W. Britt Cobb, Jr. ’69 Robert Poole | Director of the Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC) Please contact our Manager of Creative Services Jackie McLaughlin President of Louisburg College SGA Marla Gupton Coleman ’62 Sequoia Sady at (919)497-3324 or email Interim Chief Financial Officer William R. Cross ’71 [email protected]. Columns is published for Rev. Gray Southern David “Tad” DeBerry ’85 CONTRIBUTORS alumni and friends of Louisburg College annually Jason Modlin Capital District Superintendent, Sidney E. Dunston Wally Hurst | Director of the Norris Theatre in the spring by the Office of Institutional Vice President for Student Life NC United Methodist Conference H. John Hatcher, Jr. Brittany Hunt | Registrar & Director of Institutional Effectiveness Advancement. Emily Hodges Dr. Kelvin Spragley | Associate Professor of History & Education Stephanie Tolbert ’97 Lynda W. Hudson ’68 Emily Zank | Dean of Faculty Development & Academic Support, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Linda F. Johnson ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Interim Vice President for Academic Life Management Charles Knight ’87 Charles Knight ’87 Bill Norris ’82 Emily Zank President of the Alumni Association T. Russell Odom ’68 PHOTOGRAPHY Dean of Faculty Development & Bobbie Richardson Rebecca Kiser | rebeccakiserphotography.com 501 N. Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549 Academic Support, Interim Vice Paul Wilson ’61 William C. Shelton ’69 (including cover photo) President for Academic Life President of the Golden Anniversary louisburg.edu | (800)775-0208 | (919)496-2521 John F. Strotmeyer ’68 Council C. Boyd Sturges, III 2 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 3 Louisburg Calls Its 28th President

Get to Know Dr. Gary M. Brown

When I arrived at Louisburg College, I was delighted to learn about the rich tradition of the institution, its alumni and our community. Since our founding in 1787, Louisburg College has educated thousands of students by providing a nurturing college family and a pathway of opportunity for their journey in higher education.

At Louisburg College, we believe strongly in the value of a two-year, supportive, opportunity-driven education that is committed to nurturing young men and women both inside and outside the classroom. Our College family is focused around a philosophy that puts students first.

Small classes, close interaction with faculty and a caring community define the Louisburg College experience. Rebecca Kiser Photography Character is also important to us at Louisburg College, and we consistently work to turn our students from learners into leaders. On November 16, 2017, Louisburg College was excited to banks, a hospital and several service organizations and announce Dr. Gary M. Brown as the 28th president of this charitable organizations. Our students confidently enter colleges and universities historic institution. like NC State, Elon, Appalachian State, UNC Chapel “The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Dr. Gary M. Hill and East Carolina University, knowing that they are Dr. Gary M. Brown, an accomplished dean, academic Brown as our next President,” said Franklin Roberts, Chair of prepared. This continues a long history of Louisburg administrator and community leader, comes to Louisburg the Board of Trustees. College students continuing their education post- College with more than three decades of experience in higher graduation. education administration. “We believe that his combination

We are also proud to continue the tradition of being For more than fifteen years, he led Mercyhurst North of leadership and administrative America’s premier private two-year college, as you will East, a private two-year, residential campus in North East, experience in the private, two-year read about inside the pages of this magazine, and I am Pennsylvania as Executive Vice President and as Executive residential higher educational setting excited to be part of the Louisburg College family. Dean. is going to benefit Louisburg College For the College, During his tenure, Brown oversaw the growth of Mercyhurst greatly as we plan for a new and North East from an enrollment of 148 students to 1,100 students. He helped the campus expand with the addition of exciting chapter of the College’s Rebecca Kiser Photography new residence halls, a new academic complex with a library, storied history.” Dr. Gary M. Brown new science labs and three new athletic fields. Brown was also instrumental in raising $2 million to support the first endowment for the Mercyhurst North East campus. The Louisburg College Board of Trustees selected Brown on October 30, 2017, upon the recommendation of the At Mercyhurst North East, Brown created a reputation of Presidential Search Committee. The Presidential Search being a student-centered, supportive campus that went out Committee conducted the search over a seven-month period, of its way to help students become successful. Throughout and members included current and former trustees, alumni, his career, Brown’s leadership roles included serving as a faculty, staff, community leaders and the president of the director on boards for the Chamber of Commerce, local Student Government Association.

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Louisburg College Honored by the Arbor Day Foundation

Louisburg College was recently honored with 2017 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “Students are eager to volunteer in their communities and become better stewards of the environment,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Participating in Tree Campus USA sets a fine example for other colleges and universities while helping to create a healthier planet for us all.”

Tree Campus USA, an Arbor Day Foundation program, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The Tree Campus USA program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Louisburg College achieved the title by meeting Tree Campus USA’s five standards, which include maintaining a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for its campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and a student service-learning project. Currently there are 344 campuses across the United States Rebecca Kiser Photography with this recognition.

Q&A with Dr. Brown “Here at Louisburg College, we are committed to preserving and enhancing both our community and Where are you and Laurie from What is one of your favorite originally? home cooked meals? our environment. Louisburg College has always had a I am from Albany, NY and my Spaghetti and meatballs...it’s all deep connection to “The Oaks.” It’s only fitting that we wife is from Poughkeepsie, NY. about comfort food. And I am a We actually got married in chocoholic, so you can’t go wrong receive national recognition, acknowledging that we Poughkeepsie, and this July will with anything chocolate for dessert. are a college that promotes environmental stewardship, be our 34th anniversary. Rebecca Kiser Photography Do you have any favorite sports a healthy community forest and student involvement.” Now that you are living in the teams? I really enjoy watching basketball, South, what is one thing you’re - NATHAN BIEGENZAHN, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF FACILITIES excited about? so I cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers. My wife and I really love the beach, I also like the Pittsburgh Steelers so we look forward to taking some and the Butler [University] Bulldogs long weekends and relaxing by the – my daughter went there. The Arbor Day Foundation is a million member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to water. inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. The Arbor Day Foundation has helped campuses throughout the country Do you have any hobbies? plant thousands of trees, and Tree Campus USA colleges and universities invested more than $48 million in campus forest Do you have a favorite go-to Golfing is one of my favorite things management last year. More information about the program is available at arborday.org/TreeCampusUSA. restaurant? to do. I also like going on walks, Olive Garden. Their lasagna and gardening, doing yard work or really salads are delicious. anything that gets me outside.

Where is the most amazing place What is one of your favorite you have traveled to? pastimes? I’ve been to Hawaii, twice, and My family and I would go on I love it. The volcanoes and beaches vacations every year to the North are gorgeous, and they have the Carolina coast. Also, for the last most magnificent rainbows. Hawaii 10-15 years, we have been going is very relaxing because you feel so to Marco Island, in Florida, for far away from everything. Christmas.

6 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 7 Rebecca Kiser Photography Commencement

Graduating Class of 2017

On May 12, 2017, Louisburg College conferred degrees for Louisburg College was also pleased to welcome Jason Brown 101 students: 13 earned an Associate of Science in General as the 2017 Commencement speaker. Brown, a native of Science degree; two were awarded an Associate of Science in Henderson, N.C., is a former NFL lineman. At age 29, he Business degree; 86 earned an Associate of Arts in General walked away from his lucrative career to become a farmer. College degree. Among them, six graduated summa cum laude, 10 graduated magna cum laude, and 27 graduated An honors graduate of Northern Vance High School, Brown cum laude. excelled in football and won state championships in discus and shot put. He studied interpersonal communications at Kathryn O’Leary – cheerleading captain, honors student, UNC Chapel Hill while on a football scholarship, but he Hurricane Advisor, student ambassador and president of the maintains that his greatest accomplishment at UNC was College’s PBL Business Fraternity and PTK Honors Society meeting his wife, Tay Brown. chapters – was chosen to address her classmates. “This experience has not been a mere stepping stone,” she said. Brown and his wife returned to rural North Carolina to serve their neighbors by farming, although they had no prior “Louisburg College laid the experience. The couple bought 1,000 acres near Louisburg and called it First Fruits Farm. They now live with their four foundation that we all need to be children in a century-old farmhouse heated with a wood stove. successful in the next part of our Each year, Brown grows sweet potatoes, cucumbers and journey. The values and lessons other produce, then gives away the first fruits of his harvest Congratulations, Louisburg College Class of 2017! we learned here will help guide us to local food pantries and churches. His mission: “to share the love of Christ and aid in hunger relief in eastern North through our next steps in life.” Carolina.”

2018 COMMENCEMENT AWARD WINNERS

Naomi Dickens Shaw Award for excellence in teaching: Tommy Jenkins, Associate Professor of English Allen P. Brantley Award for outstanding scholarship and highest cumulative GPA: Troy Bates and Dajah Denis I.D. Moon Award for outstanding leadership, scholarship and citizenship: Nehemiah Harris and Phoenix Spivey Alumni Appreciation Scholarships to graduating sophomores: Donnell Loury, Paul Appiah, Dajah Denis and Alyssa Pickens

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Check Out What the College Family Has Been Up To This Year

AFRICAN-AMERICAN READ-IN READ ACROSS AMERICA

Together, the Robbins Library and Louisburg College The Louisburg College baseball team recently English Department hosted the African-American spent an afternoon at Laurel Mill Elementary Read-In, a national event held during Black History to celebrate Read Across America – an annual Month. Thousands of schools and libraries across reading motivation and awareness program the country highlighted the achievements of African- that encourages children to celebrate reading. Americans across all genres, disciplines and media. The baseball team truly enjoyed meeting and About 60 students, staff and faculty members read reading to local children, as they always strive aloud from the many rich genres of African-American to build character through community service. literature, scholarship, art and popular culture ranging from Frederick Douglas to Morgan Freeman.

SUMMER CONCERT ETHICS BOWL

The Caribbean came to Louisburg when the JPAC hosted Bluffett and The Son of a Sailor Band( a Louisburg College students recently competed Jimmy Buffett tribute) to kick off the 2017-2018 in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Allen de Hart Concert Series. Before the concert Universities Ethics Bowl and won three out of four began, guests enjoyed beach music, food and games of their competitions! The debates revolved around while scoring giveaways and taking photos with the concept of “community” and the identities of props at a photo booth. Jimmy Buffett fanatics hometowns, college campuses, churches and social (above) dressed to impress and participated in a media. The Canes, led by Wally Hurst and Susan Parrotthead costume contest. The event was a huge Ranes, came together to defeat Campbell University, success and everyone had a fun time! Livingstone College and Catawba College. Over 120 students competed at the event, which was held at the State Legislative Complex in Raleigh. STUDENT ART SHOWS CHRISTMAS AT LOUISBURG Louisburg College students have the opportunity to display their work in the Lumpkin Gallery of Christmas Carolers welcomed patrons to the JPAC. This semester, students were tasked an extraordinary night of joy, wonder and with telling their personal stories through different Christmas celebration at the JPAC. The annual artistic mediums by focusing on their past, present event began with a dinner for patrons and and future. One example of this is shown in the their guests and was followed by the annual New Yorker project. Using colored pencils, students tree lighting ceremony. Attendees were invited recreated magazine covers and explained how that to bring gifts that were donated to children specific cover related to a personal experience. They also created self-portraits of clay and painted a in Franklin County. The North Carolina memory of a time or place from which they needed Symphony’s full-time, 66-member professional to escape. As a final project, they created amphorae orchestra took the stage with an outstanding that revealed what they hoped to do or who they performance of sing-a-longs and holiday favorites. wanted to become.

10 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 11 HURRICANE DAY Leading from the Stage At Louisburg College, Hurricane Day is all about positivity, success, respect By Wally Hurst, Director of the Norris Theatre and community. Students gathered in the intramural field to experience an annual event full of music, inflatables, games, prizes, community discussions about respect and a BBQ dinner. In addition, a seldom-seen solar eclipse College Ethics Bowl Team, Gettinger has a played an even attracted over 500 Louisburg College more prominent role in the Norris Theatre. students, staff and faculty members. Attendees were provided safe viewing Gettinger portrayed the dual roles of Belinda and Flavia in glasses and took the opportunity to Noises Off last fall, Lily St. Regis in Annie at Christmas, the view the sun in a way they had never title role in Shakespeare’s Macbeth in February and the lead before seen. Dr. Bruck, Professor of role of Scaramouche in the spring musical, We Will Rock You. Environmental Science, provided a demonstration about what causes a Gettinger carries a high GPA as well, excelling in classes and solar eclipse. managing her time well between her various projects and responsibilities. Gettinger believes her time at Louisburg has been well-spent.

BAN THE R-WORD “The Norris Theatre has become my home and every member of The Louisburg College Learning Partners program the theatre, my family. Because of participated in a national campaign to promote inclusion and acceptance, focusing on the elimination Louisburg College, I have the courage of the R-word (retard/ed) from our speech. Over to pursue my dream of becoming an 200 students from local high schools united with actor. I would not have been able to Louisburg College students, staff and faculty to promote respect. Students with and without Molly Gettinger, a transplanted New Yorker by way of Cary, do this without the College’s love disabilities played kickball, danced and laughed chose to attend Louisburg College during her senior year of and encouragement. together while encouraging one another to have fun high school. She decided that theatre would be an exciting and just be themselves. The week-long campaign also thing to do while she was earning her associates degree, offered students the opportunity to sign a banner and it looked like the Director of the Norris Theatre, Wally Wally has been the best mentor pledging to personally refrain from using the R-word. Hurst, would be fun to work with. Gettinger also knew that, TAR RIVER CENTER FOR by attending Louisburg College, opportunities for major stage anyone could ever ask for, and I will HISTORY & CULTURE (TRCHC) roles wouldn’t be taken by juniors and seniors. always keep him and the friends I’ve made at Louisburg close to my heart.” 2017-18 LECTURE SERIES What a great ride it has been! Gettinger has been in every Norris Theatre production – even the community The TRCHC at Louisburg College promotes a sense productions – since she arrived on campus in August of Wally Hurst returns the compliment: of community and shared history by helping citizens 2016. She has played a nun in Catch Me If You Can, a of all ages and backgrounds explore the rich culture, gossipy Baptist church lady in The Best Christmas Pageant “Molly Gettinger represents the epitome of the type of architecture and history of the upper Tar River Ever, Titania, Queen of the Fairies, in Shakespeare’s A student who excels at Louisburg College. She is unafraid of region of North Carolina. The 5th-Annual Lecture Midsummer Night’s Dream and a street urchin in Little Shop a challenge, and by learning to budget her time well and her Series featured four professionals who spoke about of Horrors. willingness to ‘get involved’ on campus, she has packed a North Carolina’s involvement in WWI. Their topics lot of learning and growing into two short years. I wish her included: The Great War: An Overview, Black North All in her first year at Louisburg! nothing but success, and I know she will continue to pursue Carolinians as Soldiers, Women on the Home Front her dreams. I am so proud of the person she has become.” and North Carolina’s Progressive Reputation. As a sophomore this year, in addition to her duties as a resident advisor on campus and a member of the Louisburg

12 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 13 Passion and Purpose

Take a Look at Why Our Faculty Love Teaching at Louisburg

After many years of teaching at Louisburg College, I recognize that students enjoy learning Faculty members arrive at Louisburg College along many paths. Some choose teaching early on, while others pursue teaching any subject with the proper encouragement. Louisburg College allows me the academic after careers in industry. No matter how they arrived here, a common thread keeps faculty members at Louisburg College freedom to keep students engaged. College life is very much like a job: students eventually semester after semester: the desire to significantly impact students’ lives. realize work production is measured by grades earned. Students become more work-oriented and recognize academic study paves the way for progressive learning.

Most students in my mathematics and religion courses will admit they appreciate the challenge, produce good work and are proud of the grade they earned. I am an educator because God gave me the skills to teach. As a Christian, I want to use those skills to Education is transformative. I became a special educator once I realized my passion lay CHARLES SLOAN help others. I teach my students the logic of mathematics as well as the importance of a less in my content area (history) and more in working with and helping students, relationship to God. I feel very comfortable engaging with my students to teach them these particularly those who have yet to find their own voice. PROFESSOR OF important concepts and skills to maintain a valuable and productive life. EDUCATION, Every student deserves to feel successful and to have a champion. It’s my mission to give MATHEMATICS & RELIGION Each day I look forward to coming to Louisburg College. I don’t see teaching as work. a voice to students who are often not heard. Through education we can make the world Instead, I am a mentor to students who want to learn. Louisburg College is a stepping more accepting and inclusive. stone for students in continuing their well-rounded education about the realities of life. I am one of those persons with whom they engage to better understand and relate to others. I came to Louisburg College from the public K-12 system for the small environment Indeed, how can I but enjoy my role and responsibility as I look forward to each day at DANIELLE DIETZ and my co-workers. However, I have stayed because of my students. I enjoy the nurturing Louisburg College? community that helps students realize their potential and break down the walls they LEARNING SPECIALIST, put up around themselves. In my short time here I have been fortunate to witness this LEARNING PARTNERS After working at Louisburg College since 1987, Professor Sloan will retire in May. Thank you, Charles, for serving in many capacities transformation. Bearing witness to their success is a privilege! as our institutional research director, golf coach, and instructor (and other roles in between!) you have influenced hundreds of lives.

Each semester, I work with my writing students on finding their “why.” What is the I became an educator to share my passion for education and history with others. I love motivation behind their work? Do they have a “life’s purpose” underlying and enriching teaching at Louisburg College, where I get to know my students as people and have the all they do? Inevitably, one will ask me about my “why.” I tell them I’ve thought it over privilege of learning about their diverse cultures, beliefs, abilities and perspectives. carefully, and my purpose is to help young people feel respected and become empowered. This is why I became an educator. “I challenge young men and women to realize their potential, and I do that through inspiring I knew from my first interview at Louisburg College that I would like to work with the down-to-earth, caring and friendly faculty who sat around that table. In the world of higher my students, pushing them to think critically education, the phrase “family atmosphere” can be cliché, but in our case it’s absolutely true. and helping them find their purpose.” My colleagues are interesting, hard-working, kind-hearted and hilarious, and Louisburg is, SUSAN RANES CAITLIN WITHERS indeed, like a “family” to me. My “work friends” are real friends. My supervisors are people I can trust and count on. An atmosphere of generosity and understanding pervades the ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR OF campus. I have taught at other schools, but there really is no place like Louisburg College. PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH EDUCATION & HISTORY

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By Jamie Eller Patrick ’84, Alumni Engagement Officer

Q&A with Charles Knight Knights were professional cavalrymen of the Middle Ages. As parents enrolled them at Louisburg after seeing the successes the top soldiers to the kingdom, they protected it at all costs. of students in the Learning Partners program. They served with chivalry – an ancient code of honor, love What is something that makes Louisburg and sacrifice. And fathers proudly handed down their sacred “I had fond memories of Louisburg, and we wanted them to College a contender for anyone embarking coats of arms to their sons. People alive today who have been make the same memories,” said Knight. “Through Learning on a collegiate journey? granted knighthood include Sir Robert Redford, Sir Sean Partners, they’ve become their own best advocates and If one has the desire to be successful and is Connery, and Sir Paul McCartney. developed confidence in their abilities to be successful, even willing to take an active role in their learning though they learn in ways differing from most of their peers.” by applying themselves in their journey And then there are born Knights. Caroline graduated from Louisburg in 2014 and is enrolled Anna Cornelia Gibbons Knight ’63 towards success, the Louisburg College faculty in the NeuroDiagnostic Technology program at Pamlico and staff will help when the burden is more “I was a late bloomer. I didn’t know what I wanted to do Community College. She plans to work with Alzheimer’s than they are capable of bearing. with my life,” recalls Charles Knight ’87, who heroically patients in a hospital setting after graduation. serves Louisburg College as both Trustee and Alumni Association President. “No one in my immediate family had Sophomore Cameron “Cam” is on track to graduate in 2018. If you could offer one piece of wisdom to a four-year degree. I had several jobs after high school, but “Caroline and I have wished that Louisburg could be a four- Louisburg College students, what would it be? I could not find my groove. I remembered that my mother, year school,” said the former Louisburg College Ambassador Actually, here are seven... Anna Gibbons Knight, attended Louisburg College from of the Year. “I’m so thankful to feel safe and at home here. 1962 until 1963. I decided it might be a place for me.” It’s like a family. I want my kids to find those same feelings, Strive to know what you don’t know. so I keep praying and thinking and hoping that Louisburg A presale engineer and systems architect for Canon USA, will still be here for them.” Ask questions. Knight proudly shares his educational and professional Charles Knight ’87 journey with anyone who will listen. As the youngest Knight, Cam observes, “I would not be the Be curious. man I am without Louisburg College.” He will attend William Peace University this fall and wants to have a career in Don’t accept things at face value. “I would not be where I am today Special Education or Elementary Education. Meanwhile, he without my time at Louisburg is getting experience by volunteering in a special education Engage your mind, think things through and classroom during semester breaks. come up with your own conclusions. College. It is still, after 231 years, the best kept secret in North And while he’s far too humble to identify with “Sir Charles,” Resist the temptation to “go with the flow” the elder Knight unapologetically flies his College colors and the herd mentality. Carolina.” high. “I need to give back to the institution that took a chance and never gave up on me. Louisburg will never give Trust yourself and always be the very best up on a student who does not give up on themselves. I would Caroline Knight ’14 version of you. The Knight clan of four includes Charles, wife Cathy, like for my grandchildren to attend and continue our family’s daughter Caroline, and son Cameron. Both children had legacy. I am passionate about Louisburg College, and get In what ways do you hope the Knight documented learning disabilities in high school, so their quite emotional talking about it.” family legacy will inspire people? Eventually, our family would like to endow a scholarship for a student or students who are not able to partake in Learning Partners due to financial reasons. Too much good happens here and too many lives are transformed for more people not to know about Louisburg College. Cameron Knight ’18 16 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 17 LAUREN WILKERSON ’10

Opportunity + Engagement I used to be embarassed knowing that I had a different learning style than my peers. However, because of Louisburg Students Thrive On and Off Campus LOUISBURG the Louisburg College Learning Partners program, I discovered that at the end of the day, we all learn COLLEGE’S differently than one another. Once I began attending East Carolina University, I realized that I was able LEARNING to advocate for myself after having a conversation At Louisburg College, we strive to ensure that every single one of our students is given the opportunity to excel in the PARTNERS classroom and within the campus community. Our students are part of a learning community where faculty and staff with one of my professors about my testing anxiety. enthusiastically offer the support they need to discover their paths in life and reach their full potential. Whether they find Learning Partners helped me overcome my fear of success as a Louisburg College student, after they transfer to a four-year institution or once they begin their dream job, we speaking up for myself. I owe a lot of my success to are incredibly proud of every accomplishment our students achieve. Take a look at some of our past and current students, and Louisburg College and will always have a relationship learn about the goals they have been able to reach because of the opportunities they were given at Louisburg. with my LP specialist, Ms. Kaye!

DAJAH DENIS ’17 DAVID WILLIAMS ’18

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) was a great experience for Being a member of Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) created SIGMA me, filled with people who taught and supported me PHI BETA an avenue for meeting published authors and engaging KAPPA every step of the way. Before I joined the Louisburg with peers in new-found environments. To see these College chapter, I would lose my mind just thinking LAMBDA prominent authors face-to-face and hear what they DELTA about public speaking. But now, I am confident in my had to say really opened my eyes. Interacting with ability to effectively deliver my work to an audience BUSINESS people who are passionate about their work and are ENGLISH in a way that connects with them. I came in 1st at constantly pursuing education has been an incredible the State Leadership Conference in 2016 and 2017 FRATERNITY experience. I will be attending App State in the fall HONORS and 1st at the National Leadership Conference in and will major in Special Education. My ability to 2016. I’m currently studying Marketing Analytics and remain calm in high-stress situations and connect with SOCIETY Intelligence at UNC Charlotte, and thanks to PBL at students who have learning differences helped gear me Louisburg, I’m more prepared for a career in business! towards this career path.

NICHOLAS SKERPON ’15 KIMBERLY ANGE ’18

My experience here was truly what I always thought As treasurer of the Louisburg College SNCAE Club, STUDENT college should be like growing up. I made my best ROGER G. I have been given the opportunity to assume leadership friends, created unbelievable memories and had the roles and become more involved in a broad range of NORTH greatest professors I could have asked for. Louisburg activities. I believe that this would not have happened TAYLOR to me as a freshman or sophomore at a larger school. College gave me the freedom to become a young adult My favorite thing about Louisburg is the small, family CAROLINA while also providing me the guidance I needed at HONORS atmosphere. I came here because I wanted an environment that age. Louisburg also gave me the opportunity to that would enable me to easily communicate with ASSOCIATION grow as a student. I will forever be grateful Louisburg PROGRAM faculty members who truly care about my development. College. After graduating, I transferred to Ithaca College When I graduate from Louisburg, I plan to attend OF EDUCATORS in New York. I am currently an intern for Corning UNC Wilmington and pursue a degree in Elementary Incorporated, and I also serve on Louisburg College’s Education. I want to help local children develop their Alumni Association Board. abilities, just like I was helped at Louisburg.

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I decided to return to Louisburg College because I Giving Students a Voice wanted to work in a place where I could give back LOUISBURG By Brittany Hunt, Registrar and Director of Institutional Effectiveness what was given to me. When I was a student here, the faculty and staff were incredibly helpful and COLLEGE encouraging to me. My past experiences at Louisburg College were phenomenal. Being one of seventeen ADMISSIONS cousins, I am all about family. I really love being able to help people when they are in need, and that is COUNSELOR Although there are many student organizations and clubs a student ambassador. Hill is awaiting decision letters from exactly what Louisburg gave to me. This place is my vying for students’ attention at any given college, the Student several institutions, with NC State University as his top home-away-from-home, my second family and a great Government Association (better known as SGA) is without preference. environment where I can get involved on campus and a doubt the one that represents the voice of the students. meet new people. SGA serves as a way for students to voice their concerns “Both of my positions and, indeed, has given students a voice. Advised by Jason [in SGA] have been Modlin, Vice President for Student Life, SGA has three more fulfilling than I campus improvement projects that are all moving forward. could have expected,” First, lights for the outdoor sand volleyball area will be added so students can safely play as the day grows darker. KATHRYN O’LEARY ’17 says Haley Sheehan, Next, extended hours for the Robbins Library are underway spring 2018 graduate after a successful trial run. Finally, new computer equipment and SGA President. for the Davis Computer Lab is in the final approval process Being a Student Ambassador was one of my favorite after a resounding vote of support from President Dr. Gary leadership opportunities at Louisburg College! I came LOUISBURG Brown. “Dr. Brown wanted to get it started the same day,” to realize how much I enjoy interacting with people Sheehan started in SGA as a Freshman Senator and fell in recalls Hill with a laugh. and sharing my passion for my institution. I am COLLEGE love with the position. “SGA has prepared me as a leader,” currently a student at UNC Wilmington, and I am able Sheehan explained. “For instance, sitting in on Board of In this, Sheehan and Hill agree: College staff have stepped to apply my past experiences from Louisburg every STUDENT Trustees meetings was intimidating at first, but it is building in as mentors and curators of the SGA’s impact on campus. day in my positions as a tour guide and orientation AMBASSADOR speaking skills and allowing me to literally give students SGA has responded in kind with the desire to cultivate leader. Very much like my time at Louisburg, I’m a voice.” Sheehan also serves as a student ambassador the relationship between the SGA and the students that it becoming more and more involved each day. I am (presenting herself as a face of the College by assisting represents and serves. Sheehan recommended a suggestion so thankful to be able to work in areas where I can Admissions with campus tours and events that welcome box be created for students to anonymously submit their share my college experiences with fellow students and prospective students), as well as actively expanding her requests. Hill proposed reviving town hall meetings for communicate my past and present passions in life. world-view through the Canes for Change living-learning students to candidly voice their opinions to staff and community. Sheehan is a member of the track and cross administration. country teams and plans to pursue an Associate of Arts in Education at UNC Greensboro. “There are so many opportunities to lead with SGA when we are freshmen and sophomores at Louisburg College,” says ALEJANDRO For Hill, becoming Vice Sheehan. Hill confirms this, wishing to “empower students” President was a mere to take advantage of using their voice and making actual, RIVERA QUINTERO ’18 extension of his desire sometimes immediate, changes in the College. PHI THETA to lead. “I thought In keeping with this initiative, the College’s Student Life Being the president of PTK and a member of Emerging [SGA] was a great way team also recently began Louisburg Listens, a program which Leaders gave me leadership experience that I will take KAPPA for me to give students prompts the Louisburg College community to participate with me when I leave Louisburg College. I improved in an open forum focusing on issues that are currently upon my communication skills and learned how to (PTK) a voice,” he says. impacting our students’ lives. The first session was held in verbally express my thoughts in front of my peers. February and four more are planned for the spring semester. I also discovered what it took to work as a team to HONORS Sheehan’s right-hand is Vice President Latrell Hill, another The College community has been encouraged to participate achieve a common goal. This semester, I organized SOCIETY spring 2018 graduate and member of the Louisburg College in this civil dialogue and voice issues on their minds. a project where we collected books and donated football team. Hill first joined SGA in his current role as Vice them to local children. My goal is to attend NC State President. He also serves as a resident advisor (overseeing The students’ voice – as championed by Hill and Sheehan – University and major in material engineering. students in a residence hall), is a member of MADE to has never been louder nor heard with more desire for change LEAD (enrichment opportunities for student leaders) and is than now. 20 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 21 Opportunity Grows

For Louisburg College Students, Faculty, and Alumni

ALIZA WILLIAMS ’18 boasts incredible academic TYREE DAYE, former Cum laude graduate Brantley Award Winner achievements as she is a instructor of English, BREHANNA DANIELS ’14 STEPHANIE TOLBERT ’97 member of PBL and PTK, a was featured on WUNC’s became the first has risen to the rank of Co-Chief Marshall (4.0 GPA) The State of Things for his African-American female Senior Vice President and on the volleyball team. book of poetry, River Hymns, pit crew member in of Enrollment and served which won the American NASCAR history. as Interim President Poetry Review/Honickman after working at her alma First Book Prize. mater for 15 years.

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With a proven record of DON FISH ’60 was named extraordinary service to Tar Heel of the Week by the the State, SUSAN MCKEEL Raleigh News & Observer TJ WATKINS ’16 caught CASPER ’72 was presented for his achievement and his first career [an 84-yard] with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award success as Director of the While at Louisburg, touchdown for Appalachian that can be bestowed upon NC Sports Hall of Fame. LARRELL MURCHISON ’17 State University. He was a North Carolina citizen. became an honor student, featured in the Winston- team captain and Junior Salem Journal and several College All-American before newspapers across the state. he signed with NC State University on a full football scholarship. 22 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 23 A Methodist Calling High Tea at Person Place Religious Life with Louisburg College Chaplain, Rev. Shane Benjamin A New Louisburg College Tradition

Join us throughout the summer for Louisburg College’s rendition of a classic full tea!

Related by faith to The United Methodist Church, Louisburg College is a college committed to offering a supportive community which nurtures young men and women intellectually, culturally, socially, physically and spiritually. Each butlered service includes: a variety of teas, coffee, crafted ice beverages and a prix fixe menu of freshly baked breads, sweets and savory bites. The College’s Chaplain, Rev. Shane Benjamin (pictured below), seeks to empower each of our students with a belief in their infinite value and worth. They are constantly challenged to reflect upon their faith, especially in relation to what is happening in the world, with the hope that they will make lifelong commitments to building and serving in communities Contact Alex Cheek at (919) 497-3315 dedicated to justice and peace. Reservations required. Group accommodations for up to 12 guests can be made with deposit.

Please join us for Chapel! Services are held Tuesdays at 11:00 am.

The Benson Chapel is the hub for spiritual formation and growth on campus, helping students and the College family with individual and communal journeys of faith. Throughout the school year, the Chapel hosts a variety of exciting events ranging from community meetings, gospel concerts, weekly worship, prayer services and Bible studies, to lectures and other activities offered by groups such as The Tar River Historical Society or Daughters of the American Revolution. This kind of holistic approach involving the physical, spiritual and academic needs of students shows that Louisburg College is committed to providing opportunities for our students’ success during their college years and beyond.

24 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 25 ALLEN DE HART HUMANITARIAN AWARD DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD was given to Charley-John Smith. For over 30 years, was given to Daniel Thomas ’07, an acclaimed chef, cookbook the name Charley-John Smith was synonymous with author and philanthropist. After graduating from Louisburg Homecoming on Main Louisburg College Theatre. During his time here, College, Chef Daniel Thomas graduated from the Culinary Smith mentored, coached and directed thousands Institute of America. Thomas grew up in Washington, D.C. Reviving an Old Tradition of Louisburg College students (and sometimes and has spent much of his career serving culinary creations faculty and staff). He directed over a hundred to politicians, entertainers, athletes, celebrities, foreign Heads stage productions, including two outdoor dramas, a of State and even the President of the United States. A career feature length horror movie and his famous musical highlight was serving with the team of chefs at the Annual adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol! Vision, Kennedy Center Honors Awards Program. In 2009, he had the dedication and creativity are words that best describe honor to cook for the nation’s 44th President, Barack Obama, this man who has touched the lives of so many, not the First Lady and Vice President Joseph Biden during the only at Louisburg, but on stages across the nation. Presidential Inauguration.

Homecoming on Main was a fun- filled day and a sweet reminder of the wonderful friendships and experiences that Louisburg College offers to alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Old friends and classmates gathered around a delicious buffet of chicken ’n’ waffles and a live bluegrass band. Alumni and their families also enjoyed lawn games, a moon bounce and, of course, the company of old and new friends. Pictured from left to right: Brittany Hunt, Charley-John Smith, Daniel Thomas, Scott Shook and Daniel Wilson The stands were packed, spirits were high and the football team did not disappoint. With a 48-17 victory, the CECIL W. ROBBINS PUBLIC OUTSTANDING YOUNG HENRY DOUGLASS “DOUG” Hurricanes notched another win in SERVICE AWARD ALUMNUS AWARD LINDSAY III ’66 YOUNG their undefeated season. was given to Scott Shook ’90, born was given to Brittany Hunt ’10. After ALUMNUS SERVICE AWARD and raised in Raleigh. Shook was graduating from Louisburg College, was given to Daniel Wilson ’06. Growing the second of three in his family Hunt earned her undergraduate degree up as a first-generation college student, to attend Louisburg College. At in English from North Carolina Wilson was blessed to start his academic Louisburg, Shook established State University. She then joined journey at Louisburg College. Wilson himself firmly in his pursuit of the Louisburg College staff full-time also earned a basketball scholarship to learning and then later attended NC with the Office of Admissions before play at Louisburg under head coach State University, before enrolling transitioning into the role of Director Enid Drake. From here, he went on to at East Carolina University. Shook of Institutional Effectiveness. Hunt receive another basketball scholarship at was awarded a degree in economics now also serves as the Registrar for her Longwood University, where he obtained before embarking upon a successful alma mater and helps to ensure that his bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He career in banking and finance. In Louisburg students are on the path to earned a master’s degree from Liberty 2013, he was appointed by Governor academic success. During her time at University and a Ph.D from The Chicago Pat McCrory to serve on the NC Louisburg, Hunt has been recognized School of Professional Psychology. Wilson State Board of Community Colleges. with several awards, including the is currently the Associate Dean of Student In 2015, Shook was elected chair Henry Douglass “Doug” Lindsay III ’66 Enrollment Services at Nash Community and re-elected in July of this year. Young Alumnus Service Award in 2015. College. 26 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 27 Louisburg Advances in STEM Opportunities grow for students at Louisburg College. Success is a tradition here, By Meridith Berson, Manager of Advancement Services and for the past 231 years we have been helping bridge the gap from high school to highly selective four-year institutions. If you or someone you know is interested in attending Louisburg, contact our Admissions Office today!

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STEM degree. The coursework – which also provides exams “Crucial to science education is hands-on involvement: for the NABCEP solar and wind certification, the US-EPA showing, not just telling; real experiments and field pollution prevention certification, and the US Labor-OSHA trips and not just virtual reality.” 40 hour HAZWOPER certification – prepares students to seamlessly transfer into a four-year college or enter the – Martin Rees, Ph.D., astrophysicist and cosmologist workforce.

“We are proud of all of the The natural sciences are a crucial and unique part of a student’s education. They require the student to transform opportunities we can offer our dormant textbook theories into living, manifested students and excited about adding experiments. They teach creative experimental design and nurture mental grit and perseverance. The outcomes shape to these opportunities,” said Emily and fuel the everyday lives of tomorrow. Zank, Interim Vice President for

In response, Louisburg College’s Associate of Science in Academic Life. “It highlights the General Science degree utilizes a hands-on philosophy to mission of Louisburg College and prepare and equip students for their subsequent bachelor’s degrees and the workforce. With the addition of 3D printers, displays our relentless pursuit of which are used in chemistry, biology and biotech lab courses, equipping our students for success.” students are able to print models for closer examinations.

With the future addition of DNA sequencers, students will Interest in this degree continues to grow and, at the bequest be able to study cloning, polymerase chain reactions, high- of the late Allen de Hart, the Louisburg College de Hart performance liquid chromatography and genome sequencing. Gardens will soon be the site of a wet lab where students can Many of these experiments will mirror those used by police examine samples collected from the grounds and surrounding forces and crime labs. areas.

All of these new technologies build on Louisburg’s expanded It will also provide a secondary lecture hall for classes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and allow students to complete their examinations and program and the new Associate of Science in General Science experiments on site.

28 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 29 Rebecca Kiser Photography UNDEFEATED

The nationally ranked Louisburg College Football team Members of the sophomore class (pictured left) at celebrated another undefeated season as the Hurricanes Louisburg College will graduate in May, having never lost closed out a 7-0 record in 2017. This accomplishment a football game as Hurricanes. comes on the heels of the 2016 undefeated season. Led by head coach Trevor Highfield, the Hurricanes achieved Coach Highfield and his staff do a great job of developing an 8-0 record, notching wins against teams like Nassau character and talent by helping student athletes reach their Community College, NC Wesleyan, Palmetto Prep potential at Louisburg College. As a result, players are able Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy. to adapt to a college lifestyle in and out of the classroom.

30 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 31 #WeAreTheStorm

Highlights and Accomplishments of Some of Our Nationally-Ranked Athletic Teams

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Louisburg Track & Field member, Zach Boyers, won the state title in shot-put.

The Lady Canes Basketball team played in the Region X Championship after winning a first round bye, finishing their season with a record of 23-5 (18-4 in the conference). The Men’s Basketball team was crowned Region X Champions after a 96-95 win against Richard Bland.

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The Louisburg College Cheerleading Team Men’s Cross Country won the Region X Conference Championship and head coach, Men’s Soccer won both the 2017 NJCAA Region X Championship took home the 3rd place trophy from the NCA Josh Hayman, was voted the NJCAA Atlantic Region Men’s Coach of the Year. and the NJCAA Southeast Division Tournament. National Cheer Competition in Daytona Beach, FL.

Rebecca Kiser Photography Rebecca Kiser Photography Rebecca Kiser Photography Baseball is off to a 19-11 start, Sophomore and middle infielder Monica Pepe (above ) was one of only fifteen and is currently ranked 3rd Three Lady Canes Volleyball players were selected to the Region X Softball players in all of Division I NJCAA to be named to the All-American team. in the Region X Conference. All-Conference teams and eight made the Hurricane Scholar Athlete list.

32 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 33 Training Future Educators LOUISBURG COLLEGE DANCE COMPANY Coming Fall 2018! If you know a dancer who would be By Dr. Kelvin Spragley, Associate Professor of History & Education interested in auditioning for a dance scholarship, call us today!

In spring of 2017, the Louisburg College Board of Trustees Advanced Issues in Education. In these courses, students approved the new Associate of Arts in Education degree for examine past and present education policies, the history of students who are interested in pursuing a career in K-12 education in America and the state of education today. education. The pathway – which is ideal for students who Another benefit of the new education program is that want to be teachers, school counselors, school social workers, students are provided an opportunity to join the affinity school administrators or coaches – provides students with group, Student North Carolina Association of Educators both theoretical and hands-on experiences while pursuing (SNCAE), which is affiliated with the National Education the degree. In addition to completing at least 61 semester Association (NEA). hours of course work, students are also required to accrue 60 volunteer hours in an educational setting, complete a three- By joining this professional organization, students not only chapter capstone project, participate in a mock interview and receive liability insurance as a safety measure to protect them take a practice version of the Praxis tests. while visiting classrooms, they also participate in pre-service teacher trainings, receive a quarterly e-newsletter, and attend When the new degree path was initiated, eight Louisburg statewide conferences where they collaborate with their College students switched their major to the A.A. in peers from other institutions. When students leave Louisburg Education degree path, all of whom are scheduled to College and transition to senior institutions, this membership graduate in spring/summer of 2018. Currently, the program is maintained and they are allowed to renew. has 25 students who are registered as education majors. As the program continues to grow, there are a number of Throughout the 2017-2018 academic year, students in activities planned. One of the goals is to visit more local high education courses have visited more than 10 schools. While schools to encourage students to attend Louisburg College. on these visits, Louisburg College students toured campuses, With a small student-to-teacher ratio, this pathway is observed classes and participated in education panels with structured to provide the one-on-one attention that students teachers, administrators, and students. In most cases, students need to assess their interest in the area of education. continue to stay in touch with teachers at these schools via a program referred to as “electronic mentoring.” The electronic Finally, to better assist students with transferring, Louisburg mentoring concept allows students to ask practitioners seeks articulation agreements with senior institutions. This questions in real time regarding education issues that students becomes increasingly important as students strive to make are discussing in class or that are discussed in the media. sure that all of their classes will transfer into their program of interest when they leave Louisburg College. To aid students with their intellectual development in the area of education, the following courses are required for Needless to say, we are proud of our accomplishments thus graduation in the A.A. in Education program: Foundations far, with hopes of achieving even greater success in the of Education, Classroom Management & Instruction and future as the program evolves.

AMY TAYLOR Director of the Louisburg College Dance Company [email protected] | (919) 497-3166 LouisburgCollegeDance

“We are never more truly and profoundly human than when we dance.” - José Limón

34 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 35 EDUCATIONAL RECENT REAL WORLD LEARNERS VALUE RANKINGS IMPACT TO LEADERS

Student-faculty LC students donated interaction at over 1,500 hours Louisburg College is of community double the national x2 service last year. 99% average (CCSSE) of our students receive Of our graduates who transfer, financial aid 92% go on to 4-year colleges and universities Men’s Basketball finished 2nd of our clubs, place in the + organizations, 2017 NJCAA 42 and sports Championship teams are all led by freshmen and sophomores Zippia.com ranked Louisburg the #1 two-year college in NC The Phi Beta Lambda for graduate job placement (PBL) Business Fraternity students 44 students are enrolled 14:1 won 1st place in the in the 2017-2018 2017 National Taylor Honors Program Student-to-faculty ratio Business Competition

Here at Louisburg College, we are proud of our students and every year, we are able to award our students students, faculty and staff. They excel in the scholarships because of your generous gifts to the College. classroom, on the athletic fields and on the stage. You should be proud to be connected to such an OPPORTUNITY There are many ways you can help the College continue to inspirational and transformational institution of higher thrive: make an annual gift to the Louisburg Fund, establish education. an endowed fund for scholarships or faculty development or remember Louisburg College in your estate planning. There are many areas in which your generosity is put to Louisburg College made an impact on your life; please make work. Louisburg College is a place where OPPORTUNITY GROWS an impact on Louisburg! Thank you for your continued GROWS, and those opportunities exist because of you! support of Louisburg College. You truly help the College For over 230 years, Louisburg College has educated THROUGH GIVING succeed.

36 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 37 Philanthropy Leads to Progress Honor Roll of Donors

By Chad Barefoot, Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Louisburg College alumni and friends generously contributed $2.29 million to the College between June 1, 2016 and May 31, 2017. Nearly 1,100 donors supported the Louisburg Fund, student I cannot begin to tell you If you are hearing about these wonderful events for the first scholarships, endowments, academic and athletic programs, fine arts and improvements to buildings what a pleasure it was to time, then connect with us! We want you to stay engaged celebrate the culmination with your alma mater. You can stay up to date through and grounds. Every gift, no matter how big or small, makes an impact at the College. We are of the 230th Anniversary social media or our monthly e-newsletters. By donating to extremely grateful for the committed support and desire to see Louisburg College succeed. Because of Louisburg College the College, you will receive a quarterly print publication of these donors, opportunities continue to grow at Louisburg each and every day. with many of you at the called Opportunity Grows that features the latest news and Louisburg Society Plaque happenings around campus. Dedication earlier last fall. I am in awe of the Your support helps us continue a legacy of growing generosity and kindness opportunities for students. Alumni and the Louisburg College of Louisburg’s supporters. family have been investing in our students for over 230 THE SOCIETY OF 1787 Thank you for always years. We are so thankful that you are a part of that tradition. Estate of Mr. Bobby Coy Davis ’48 Estate of Ms. Virginia Waddell Novo Nordisk BioChem, Inc. Members of the Society Estate of Mr. S. Allen de Hart Hudgins Estate of Mrs. Frances Brower making the College a top The impact that your donation has on the lives of countless of 1787 have generously Mr. David “Tad” ’85 and James E. & Mary Z. Bryan Paschal ’39 priority. students, faculty and staff is incalculable. On behalf of them, contributed $50,000 or more to the College in their lifetime. Mrs. DeBerry Foundation Ely J. Perry Foundation we are most grateful because opportunity grows through DEPCOM Power, Inc. James and Vedna Welch The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Reginald The 231st year of Louisburg College’s history has been every gift at Louisburg College. Estate of Mrs. Frances Boyette Foundation W. Ponder an exciting one. We’ve welcomed a new president and A.J. Fletcher Foundation Dickson ’35 Mrs. Ann B. Jennings* Estate of Dr. C. Ray Pruette the College is experiencing historic levels of giving The Hon. Lucy Allen Estate of Mr. John Lee ’38* and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Jones Pruitt Lumber Company and philanthropy. We listened to you, and the Office of Branch Banking & Trust Co. Mrs. Mattie Pickett* Edwards Mr. Robert L. Jones Renaissance Charitable Institutional Advancement has redesigned the Louisburg Aramark Management Services Eli Lilly & Co. Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. Jordan, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Society, which now boasts historic participation levels with Estate of Mr. Samuel T. Arrington Estate of Ms. Elizabeth Faulkner Ms. Katherine B. Jordan* Mr. Fred ’62 and Mrs. Roberson Mr. Ronald Rucker Bagwell ’66 membership featuring exclusive events, concerts, newsletters Mr.* Fred Lumsden ’35 and Mr. E. Carroll Joyner Ms. Sue C. Robertson Ms. Jackaline M. Baldwin-Dunlap and recognition on campus. Last year, the Louisburg Society Mrs.* Fearing Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. La Branche Mr. William and Mrs. Julia Mr. Paul B. Barringer, II Felix Harvey Foundation Mr.* and Mrs.* Robert Leggett Rodenbeck experienced an 81% increase in membership with over 240 Mr. Marvin ’53 and Mrs. Baugh First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Estate of Mr. Nelson Leonard Estate of Ms. Sarah Rodgers active members. Estate of Mrs. Marina Jarvis Baum Flagler Systems, Inc. Lettie Pate Whitehead Roger G. Taylor and Associates BB&T Franklin County Tourism Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers Culturally, the campus remains vibrant and alive. Under the Mr. Clifton L. Benson* Development Authority Estate of Ms. Katharine B. Lewis Seby B. Jones Family Foundation leadership of JPAC Director Robert Poole, the annual Allen Mr. Michael “Mike” ’77 and Franklin Veneers Estate of Mr. Calvin Little Sprint de Hart Concert Series continues to be a smashing success. Mrs. Boddie Franklinton United Methodist Mr. Robert L. Luddy Mr. S. Judge Starnes, Jr. ’41* We have made the North Carolina Symphony’s Holiday Pops Mr.* and Mrs. Bayard L. Bragg Church Mr. James “Parker” and Mrs. Estate of Mrs. Doris Swindell an annual tradition at the College. Professor Will Hinton’s Estate of Mr. Larry Brown Mr.* T. Scott ’46 and Mrs.* Lynda Lumpkin, II Mrs. E. Hoover Taft, Jr.* Burroughs Wellcome Company traveling art exhibitions are impressive and thought Louisburg College’s Endowment funds saw a huge increase Gardner Mr. Willie Lee Lumpkin, III Mr. Roger G. ’68 and Mrs. Taylor Estate of Mr. Richard P. Butler provoking and Norris Theatre Director Wally Hurst’s in the 2016-17 fiscal year, thanks to the bequests of General Board of Higher Mrs. Edith C. Lumpkin* Mr.* and Mrs. Hal A. Thompson alumnus John Edwards and Faculty Emeritus S. Allen de Hart. Mrs. Beulah Cameron* Education and Ministry The Marshall Group Tri Properties productions are entertaining must sees! Dr.* and Mrs. John Cameron GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Estate of Mr. Jack Russell United Methodist Foundation Cannon Foundation Mrs. Ann J. Goodwin Morris ’36 Victor R. Small Trust Mr. Thomas E. Chandler Estate of Mrs. Frances Gwinn ’41 Estate of Mrs. Roberta B. Morris W. R. Rodgers Trust Charles K. Dunn Charitable Trust Dr. and Mrs. Donald L. Estate of Mr. Willie B. Mullen Mrs. Rebecca M. Walker ’40* Your gifts help support Louisburg College in many areas around campus: Chartwells Corporation Henson NC Community Foundation Mr. T. Max Watson* Mr. John T. Church* Hilda Scarboro Trust Estate of Pliny Newton Estate of Venie J. Weaver Estate of Mrs. Mamie B. Estate of Elnora Hill The Nicholas B. and Lucy Mayo Mrs. Lois Brown Wheless ’40* Clayton ’36 Hodges Insurance Boddie Foundation Ms. Anne Wilcox* Coastal Lumber Company Ms. Emily Hodges Mrs. Beth M. Norris Estate of Ms. Lucy Massenburg Coca-Cola Foundation Mr. John H. Hodges* The North Carolina Conference Wilson ’30 Student Renovation Student Academic Religious Faculty Athletic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Robert P. Holding Foundation of the United Methodist Church Winston-Salem Foundation Scholarships Projects Engagement Programs Experiences Development Teams Mrs. Carolyn V. Cotton ’57 Mr. W. Seymour ’49 and Mrs. Holt North Carolina Independent Mr. Kenneth Wooten, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis Estate of Effie McDuffie Howard Colleges and Universities Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

38 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 39 Mr. Carl Wood Brown Mrs. Carolyn V. Cotton Mr. Morise and Mrs. Mollie Evans Ms. Emily Hodges Mr. William “Bill” ’82 and OLD MAIN SOCIETY LOUISBURG SOCIETY Mr.* and Mrs. Hugh T. Jones Mrs. Louise Brown Mr. James ’61 and Linda ’62 Mr. Francis F. “Bucky” Falls ’62 Mr. Michael “Mike” ’83 and Mrs. Norris The Old Main Society Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. Jordan, Jr. The Louisburg Society, the Bryan Family Foundation Cottrell Farrington Foundation Mrs. Dana ’90 Holloman Mrs. Beth Norris recognizes alumni and friends Mr. and Mrs. T. Franklin Joy College’s premiere annual Ms. Katherine Burden Mr. W. Dempsey Craig ’62 Mr. James Munford Mr. W. Seymour ’49 and Mrs. Holt North Carolina Independent who support Louisburg giving program, recognizes The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Mr. Christopher Burns ’74 Mr. William R. Cross ’71 Featherston, Jr. ’42 Mr. Yuille Holt, III ’63 Colleges and Universities College through an estate gift. annual gifts of $1,000 or more H. Kirby in the 2016-17 fiscal year. Mr. K. Wayne ’62 and Peggy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Mr. Larry S. Howell, DDS Mr. Thomas Russell Odom ’68 Mr. James “Parker” and Mrs. Whitt ’62 Burris Mr. William Moore Davis ’61 Mr. Donald “Don” ’60 and Mrs. Ms. Lynda Wootten Hudson ’68 Parker and Lynda Lumpkin Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Barringer, II Lynda Lumpkin, II Mr. Robert “Bob” Butler Davis, Sturges & Tomlinson, Alice ’59 Fish Mr. Richard E. Hunter, Jr. ’68 Philanthropic Trust Mrs. Mary M. Beauchamp Mr. Thomas Parson, IV ’73 The Hon. Lucy Allen Mr. H. Dwight ’57 and Mrs. Byrd PLLC Dr. Diane Fleming Mr. John “Bill” W. Hurley ’53 Mr. Robert D. Parrott ’63 Mr. Gordon ’60 and Mrs. Mrs. Julia Florence Paul ’48 Mr. John A. Allen ’85 Mrs. Joan Cameron Estate of Mr. S. Allen de Hart Mr. Robert Fuller Fleming ’64 IBM Corporation Mr. Thomas Parson, IV ’73 Hannah ’62 Bohannan Mr. Lee H. Pearce ’74 Allred Mechanical Services, Inc. Mrs. Stephanie Cametas Mr. David “Tad” ’85 and Franklin County Tourism Ms. Elizabeth Tempie Ijames ’89 Mr. Jason and Mrs. Jamie ’84 Mrs. Beth M. Norris The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Reginald Andrejev Studios Mr. Richard L. Cannon, Jr. ’52 Mrs. DeBerry Development Authority Dr. Alice Marie Peedin Jacobs ’64 Patrick Mr. Randy L. Brantley ’83 W. Ponder Mrs. Carolyn Riddle Armstrong ’66 Mr. G. Maurice Capps ’57 DEPCOM Power, Inc. Mr. Russell W. ’54 and Mrs. James and Vedna Welch Estate of Ms. Phyllis Patten Mr. Richard L. Cannon, Jr. ’52 Mr. Walt M. ’63 and Mrs. Mr. Tom ’69 and Camille ’71 Mr. Clifton Douglas Chalk ’57 Mr. Jimmy Allen Dew ’60 Clara Wright ’55 Frazier Foundation Mrs. Jean Austin Patterson ’71 Mrs. Frances Cherney ’42 Carolyn ’ 63 Pulliam, Jr. Arrington, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Champion Mrs. Patricia Wilson Dixon ’58 Ms. Betty Whitaker Frazier Mr. Horace Jernigan ’47 Mr. Irv and Mrs. Ann Mr. E. Wilson Clary, Jr. ’74 Mr. Peter Bland Saunders ’80 Mr. John Andrew Bacik ’85 Mr. Thomas E. Chandler, Sr. North Carolina Conference of Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman Johnny Bull’s Steakhouse Cameron ’68 Pearce Mrs. Anne H. Coghill LTC William C. ’69 and Mr. Larry Williams Barefoot ’64 Chartwells Corporation the United Methodist Church Mrs. Elaine Weldon Fuller ’39 Mrs. Linda Funke Johnson Ely J. Perry Foundation Mrs. Carolyn V. Cotton ’57 Mrs. Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Chad Barefoot Mrs. Patricia Burnette Mr. William H. Dove Mr. and Mrs. David Gardner Senter, Stephenson & Johnson, PA Pizza of Clinton, Inc. Mr. William Moore Davis ’61 Mr.* John Clark ’69 and Mr. Kenneth A. Barlow ’56 Chastain ’80 Mr. Ed ’53 and Bernice L. ’52 General Board of Higher Mr. Gary R. Jones ’65 The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Reginald Mr. J. Jackson Dean Mrs. Spotswood ’69 Shotton Mrs. Alyse Berry Barnes ’43 Mr. Alexander ’94 and Driver Education and Ministry Mr. Walter B. ’65* and Mrs. W. Ponder Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeBerry Dr. Raymond Allen Stone ’47 Mr. Marvin ’53 and Mrs. Baugh Mrs. Sara ’14 Cheek, Jr. The Rev. Sidney E. Dunston Mr. Jimmy W. Goldston Sylvia Jones Mr. Greg and Mrs. Mary Ann Mr. David “Tad” ’85 and Mr. Howard Hoywah Tang ’70 Mr. Robert “Bob” Beck ’53 Mr. Britt Cobb ’69 Dr. and Mrs. Jim Eck Mr. Peter H. Green ’91 Seby B. Jones Family Foundation Poole, Jr. Mrs. DeBerry Mr. Roger G. ’68 and Mrs. Taylor The Rev. Shane Benjamin Coca-Cola Bottling Company Estate of Mr. John Lee ’38* and Mrs. Faye Strickland Griffin ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. Jordan, Jr. Mrs. Shanda Proctor Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Eury Dr. Robert S. ’64 and Mrs. Walton Mrs. Lillian Benton Coca-Cola Foundation Mrs. Mattie Pickett* Edwards Mr. Peter G. Griffin ’67 Dr. Raymond E. Joyner ’62 Mr. Bland and Mrs. Mr. William Pete Franklin ’52 Mrs. Anne Jones Weathersbee ’49 Mr. Warren Benton Mrs. Anne Coghill Mr. Charles B. ’70 and Mrs. Mr. Harry Harles, Jr. ’70 Ms. Suzanne Laughinghouse Kayne Margaret ’62 Pruitt Mr. Kelman P. Gomo Mr. Benjamin Hicks Whitaker ’86 Mr. William Boddie, Jr. ’04 Mr. T. Gary Cole ’70 Lea Barnes ’70 Efird Harris Development Company Mr. Thomas S. Kenan, III Mr. Gordon “Wayne” Ray Jr. ’84 Mrs. Ann J. Goodwin Mr. Barna and Mrs. Peggy Mr. Michael “Mike” ’77 and Mr. Ned ’62 and Marla ’62 Mr. J. Craig and Mrs. Alicia ’65 Mr. William L. Harris, Jr. ’66 Mr. Charles ’87 and Mrs. Cathy Mr. Max G. Reece, Jr. RPh ’73 Mrs. Carol Bessent Hayman ’45* Ann ’60 Wilder Mrs. Boddie Coleman Eller Mr. John L. Hatchell, Jr. ’65 Knight Mr. Gregory M. Reynolds ’68 Mr. W. Seymour ’49 and Mrs. Holt Ms. Delano Riddle Borys Mr. James E. Compton ’65 Mr. Jimmie ’55 and Mrs. Anne Mr. and Mrs. John Hatcher, Jr. ​KP’s Lawn Care & Landscaping​ Mr. Joe and Mrs. Donna Rhoden Mr. Randy L. Brantley ’83 Mrs. Jean T. Compton Long ’58 Ellington Mr. Will and Mrs. Pat Hinton Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. La Branche Richards Oil Co., Inc. Brentwood Flooring America Consolidated Electrical Mr. Marion Frank Erwin ’58 The Hon. Robert and Mrs. Mr. T. Michael Lampros ’71 Mr. Thomas Riggan, Sr. ’59 Dr. Steven E. and Mrs. Virginia Distributors, Inc. Esponsor Now, Inc. Martha Hobgood Mr. James L. ’67 and Mrs. Mr. Dwight “Dee” ’86 and Louise “Jennie” ’71 Brooks Ms. Sheilah R. Cotten Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Eury Hodges Insurance Ann Pearce ’68 Lanier Mrs. Jennifer ’88 Riley Mrs. Jane Austin Lee ’71 Mr. Fred ’62 and Mrs. Roberson Mr. John C. R. Lentz ’87 Robert P. Holding Foundation Lettie Pate Whitehead Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Roberts Foundation Ms. Sue C. Robertson Mrs. Jane Moon Linsky ’43 Rochelle Moon Realty THE LOUISBURG SOCIETY The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Loftis Mr. William and Mrs. Julia Mr. James “Parker” and Mrs. Rodenbeck Lynda Lumpkin, II Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers This beautiful plaque (pictured left) is a wonderful Mr. Willie Lee Lumpkin, III Mr. Robin R. Rose ’75 reminder of the College’s rich history. It honors more Maggie Holding Endowment Mr. Charles M. Rucker ’72 than 240 Louisburg Society contributors who generously Marion S. Covington Foundation Rustic Building Supply Co. Inc. donated $1,000 or more to the College in 2016-17. The Mr. Daniel “Danny” Massey ’62 Mr. Russell Sears ’66 plaque hangs right inside the front door of Main where Mr. Duane Nelson McDonald ’65 Mr. James D. Semans it can be seen by every prospective student, alumnus, Ms. Rachael Modlin ’50 Mr. Joseph Shearon ’51 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Modlin LTC William C. ’69 and employee and visitor who walks through the doors. Mr. William David ’45 and Mrs. Shelton Mrs. Moon Mr. Thomas Sherratt ’69 By giving to the Louisburg Society, you provide countless Mrs. Gwynn Torrence Morris ’58 Mr. Charles Sloan opportunities for both current and future Louisburg Mr. Roger Moulton Mr. Woody Smith ’75 College Students. It is because of the generosity and love National Management Mr. Ken and Mrs. Paula ’74 Smith of our donors that the College has been able to change Resources Corporation Mr. Emmett Snead, III ’71 students’ lives for 230 years. Thank you for your continued Mrs. Jane Earley Newsome ’64 Mr. Grady Snyder ’50 support. Because of you, Opportunity Grows at Louisburg. Nicholas B. and Lucy Mayo Mr. William R. ’67 and Mrs. Boddie Foundation Rebecca Willis ’67 Spade Mr. Richard D. Niedermayer ’65 Mr. Richard Stabell ’59

40 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 41 $500-$999 DONATION Mr. David ’66 and Mrs. Stephens Ms. Cherry Ayscue Mr. Glenn D. Bullock Mrs. E. Carolyn Williams- Mrs. Linda Edwards Foster Ms. Vada V. Harbison Interfaith Youth Core Mr. Glendel ’52 and Mrs. Includes anyone who has Mr. Fred Stanley Ayscue ’62 Mr. George Philip Bunn ’54 Dearing ’66 Mrs. Marsha Fuller Fowler ’67 Mrs. Martha Foster Harper ’59 Mr. John Deane Irving ’66 donated to the College during Stephenson Mr. George H. Bailey ’73 Mr. Alan Burne Mr. Martin Dell Mr. William Pete Franklin ’52 Mr. Jeffrey A. Harper Mr. Wesley Franklin Jackson ’60 the 2016-17 fiscal year. Mr. Wallace C. Stepp ’64 Mr. Billy Alex Baker, Sr. ’55 Mr. Charles Allen Burns ’55 Mr. and Mrs. Dean DeMasi Mr. Sidney Thaxton Frazier Jr. ’65 Mr. Leon R. Harris ’45 Mr. W. Patrick Jackson, Jr. ’78 Mr. Neal ’75 and Mrs. Mr. Carl Edward Baker ’79 Ms. Judith W. Burwell Mrs. Cindy DeMoss Mrs. Brandy Winstead Frazier ’00 Mr. John Wynton Harris ’71 Mr. Hunter Lewis Jacobs ’63 Kelly ’82 Stewart Ms. Patricia G. Alston Mr. William Anderson Banks ’69 Mr. Robert Clay Byrd ’62 Mr. and Mrs. E. Wayland Ms. Angela Marie Frederick ’96 Mr. Robert Ray Harris Mr. Donald C. Jaekel Mr. John F. ’68 and Mrs. Mr. Ronald ’65 and Mrs. Axselle Mr. William Randolph Mrs. Dorothy W. Cahoon Denton ’75 Mr. Oscar Macon Fuller ’44 Mrs. Ruth C. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jamerson Strotmeyer Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. Barksdale, IV ’78 Mrs. Mary S. Cardozo Mr. Glynn “Doug” and Future Financial Services, LLC Mr. H. John Hatcher, III ’82 Mr. Eric Ralph Joerg ’69 Stupp Brothers Bridge & Iron Dixon & Kee HVAC, LLC The Rev. Dr. Clarence B. Bass ’42 Ms. Michelle Carlson Mrs. Dickerson ’61 Mr. Ernest P. Gaster, Jr. ’50 Ms. Brenda G. Hawks Mrs. Jean Johnson ’53 Co. Foundation Mrs. Laurie Curtiss Eakes ’75 Mr. John E. Beaman, Jr. Dr. Patrick W. Carlton ’57 Ms. Ellen Divens Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Giani Ms. Elizabeth L. Heffernan Mr. Tapley Johnson ’60 Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Sturges, III Mr. John Freeman Mrs. Sandra Beasley Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carnes Mrs. Ann Dunham Donnell ’45 Mr. Johnnie Rufe “J.R.” Gilliam ’02 Mrs. Kathryn Gray Hester ’69 Mrs. Frances T. Johnson Mr. Leon Ward Sylvester, III ’83 Mrs. Rose Anne Gant Mrs. Mary M. Beauchamp Mrs. Kimberly S. Carroll Mr. Adrian Bradley Dozier ’60 Mrs. Betty Ellis Goodbar ’50 Mr. Richard L. Hibbits Mr. Vernon Johnson Mr. Howard Hoywah Tang ’70 Mr. Michael J. Gleason Mrs. Linda H. Beck Ms. Mary M. Cashwell Mr. Jerry Lee Drake Dr. Larry Goode Mr. Stuart Spence Higgins ’86 Ms. Rebecca A. Johnson Mr. Roger G. ’68 and Mrs. Taylor Mr. Thomas W. Graves, Jr. Ms. Christy W. Beck Mr. Wayne Douglas Causey ’76 Duke Energy Foundation Mr. James Goodnight Mr. James Overton Hillsman ’67 Ms. Christina Johnson Ms. Jennith Thomas Mrs. Rubie Riggan Hecht ’52 The Rev. James D. Bell ’77 Mr. Obie Maynard Chambers ’67 Mr. Thomas Hunter Dula ’61 Mr. Willis A. Goodrum ’52 Mrs. Deborah Maureen Ms. Carmen S. Johnston ’01 Mr. Glen Neal Titus, Jr. ’65* Mr. Tommy Jenkins Mrs. Bobbie Kennedy Berry ’58 Mr. James Thomas Mr. Charles Frederick Echols ’70 Mr. Robert Anthony Gormly ’60 Hinkle ’98 Mr. Russell Pascal Jones ’51 and Mrs. Linda Titus Mr. Gregory Bryan Johnson Mr. Billie Coleman Biggs, Jr. ’70 Chandler, IV ’67 Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Samuel V. Greco, Jr. Mrs. Ruby Massenburg Mr. Robert Lewis Jones ’66 Mrs. Linda Crocker Todd ’64 Louisburg United Methodist Mr. David Carlton Birdsong ’60 Mr. Joseph Dale Cheely ’75 Mr. Thomas Shelton Edwards ’65 Mrs. Ann B. Greene Hinson ’42 Mrs. Candace Lester Jones ’99 Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Church Ms. Wendy Blankenhorn Mr. E. Wilson Clary, Jr. ’74 Mrs. Charla Ellis Mr. Rob Greene Mr. Dennis Conley Hobbie ’66 Ms. Helen M. Jones Stephanie Tolbert ’97 Nationwide Foundation Mr. Mark Leonard Blanton ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clinebelle Mrs. Meg Ellis Mr. John and Mrs. Candy Mr. Joe Beauron Hobbs ’61 Mrs. Mary S. Jones Toney Lumber Company, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Foundation Mr. Al Bolton Ms. Connie S. Coartney Ms. Cynthia D. Ellis Gregor Mrs. Martha C. Hobgood Mrs. Joyce Brewer Journigan ’58 Toney Ace Hardware Mr. William Ivey Orrell ’93 Mr. Raymond G. Boutwell Coastal Carolina Foot and Ms. Jennifer L. Farris Mr. James Kenneth Dr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Mr. Mark L. Joyner Mrs. Edith Boone Toussaint ’49 Orthopaedic Specialists of NC Mrs. Mary Wheless Boyette ’76 Ankle Care Mr. Jerry Arnold Faulkner ’54 Gregory Jr. ’62 Hobgood, Jr. Mr. Jon Charles Judge ’76 Mr. Joseph Umphlette ’64 Mrs. Susan Mixon Parris ’64 Mr. William Clifton Branch ’68 Ms. Griffin Cole ’80 The Faulkner Family Trust Mrs. Brenda Hunt Grieshaber ’71 Mrs. Edeth Hill Hodnett ’68 Mrs. Jocelyn Judge United Methodist Foundation The Rev. G. Paul Phillips Mr. Glenn DeLeon Brewer ’65 Dr. Diane Cook Ms. Robin Faulkner Mrs. Carol B. Griffith Mrs. Celeste Hughes Hoffman ’84 Kem Sales, Inc. Victor R. Small Trust Mr. Joe and Mrs. Donna Rhoden Mr. H. Vinson Bridgers, Jr. ’70 Mrs. Virginia Brittain Mr. Charles Ray Felmlee ’64 Mr. Graham Paraham Holden Executive Enterprises ’69 Mrs. Barbara Ann Kessling ’60 Mr. Wilhelm and Mrs. Ms. Dawn Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Stan C. Broadway Copping ’50 Dr. William Finn Jr. Grissom ’36 Mr. Lennon Woodward Mr. W. H. Kincheloe Ingrid Volk Mr. and Mrs.* Charley-John Smith Mr. Matthew A. Brown ’68 Mrs. Geraldine S. Cotten First United Methodist Church Guardian Life Insurance Hooper, Jr. ’50 Mr. John G. Koch Dr. Robert S. ’64 and Spivey’s Carpentry Mrs. Velma Ferrell Brown ’60 Mrs. Rita H. Cox ’98 of Cary Mr. William Jennings Hair ’48 Hopkins Lumber Contractors Dr. Sangsoon Koh Mrs. Walton Mrs. Grace W. Stafford Mrs. Mary Mitchell Brown ’78 Mr. Frank Price Cuthrell ’55 Mr. John Baxton Flowers, III ’62 Mr. Arthur B. Hall Mrs. Lois Mainwaring Houpe ’65 Mr. John G. Koster, Sr. Mrs. Anne Jones Weathersbee ’49 Mr. Robert Francis Stevens ’66 Ms. Gail Brown Mr. Tucker Dewitt Daniel ’60 Mrs. Joan Forbes Mrs. Mary Helen Cooper Mr. Kevin Scott House ’97 Mr. Timothy Lawrence Kunkle ’73 Wells Fargo Foundation Dr. Warren Trent Strickland ’61 Dr. Robert Bruck Mr. Terry Stanley Davis ’70 Mr. David Foster Hamlet ’56 Mr. Randy Hulshof Mrs. Sandra Gail Lamm ’64 Mrs. Allison Westmoreland Mr. and Mrs. Tim Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brummitt Mr. R. G. Dawson, Jr. Mrs. Velma K. Foster Dr. Douglas I. Hammer Mrs. Alice Faye Hunter Lamm & Lamm Farms Mr. John Wheelous, III ’69 Substance Abuse and Mental Mr. and Mrs. Barry Whitaker Health Administraton Mr. Donald Reeves Westminister Presbyterian Whitaker, Jr. ’76 Church Mission, Inc. Mr. Nelson DeHaven ’63 and Mrs. Nancy Rollins Wilson ’45 Mary Frances ’87 Whitley Ms. Kaye Yadusky Mr. Barna and Mrs. Peggy E. CARROLL JOYNER Ann ’60 Wilder Mr. Wilton Williams ’49 Mr. Paul Lewis Wilson ’61 $100-$499 DONATION Mrs. Nancy Rollins Wilson ’45 On December 8th, 2017, Louisburg College named the Taft lobby after E. Carroll Joyner for his continued Mr. Dennis A. Winstead ’81 Includes anyone who has generosity towards Louisburg. Mr. Joyner has been a pillar of Louisburg College and the surrounding community Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Peggy donated to the College during for years. He has been instrumental in the renovation of the Arthur Person House and the Taft Building. the 2016-17 fiscal year. Winstead Winston-Salem Foundation The Person House, now known as the E. Carroll Joyner Student Residence, provides eight bedrooms for fifteen Mr. Ray Womble, Sr. ’48 Dr. Michelle Aheron Mr. Edwin ’56 and Mrs. Mrs. Ida P. Albright students, five bathrooms, a common living & learning area and a laundry room. He has also helped support the Woodhouse, Sr. Ms. Haven Cooper Allen ’84 update of Louisburg’s technological systems, provided the means to host honors events and concerts and much Mr. James T. Wooters ’42 Allstate Giving Campaign more. Estate of Mr. Arnold L. Wright Mrs. Gloria Tabron Alston ’72 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mr. Robert W. Alston, Jr. ’60 Mr. Joyner is active in the community, and his philanthropy has touched the lives of people in Louisburg, Wake Yarborough The Hon. James F. Ammons, Jr. ’75 Mr. Maurice ’73 and Mrs. York Mrs. Ginger McFarland Forest, Raleigh and all over North Carolina. We are continually grateful for everything Mr. Joyner has done to Anderson ’83 support and advance the experience of our students and our town. Mr. Peter Carolyn Dr. Thomas James Aurand ’70

42 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 43 Mr. Roderick Earl Lane ’84 Mr. John McArthur, Jr. ’63 Mrs. Susan Hosier Owen ’63 Dr. Robert Nathan Rosenstein ’68 Mr. Andrew Stokes Mrs. Jane Rosser Warfel ’41 Mr. William Jenkins Mr. Ronnie J. Battle Mrs. Gail Fathera Laney ’66 Mr. William A. McCarty ’66 Mr. Charles Thomas Ms. Hazel Ann Ross ’71 Ms. Kristin B. Stout Mr. Robert G. Warner Williamson ’68 Mrs. Elizabeth Benton Beck ’65 Mr. John Harry Lange, Jr. ’61 Mrs. Gloria Faye McFarland ’61 Pappendick ’58 Mrs. Katherine Blair Rowe ’85 Mr. Robert Perry Strickland ’82 Mr. Charles Hillsman Warren ’69 Mr. B. N. Williamson, III Mrs. Anne Stephenson Beck ’70 Mrs. Dorothy Rathmell Mr. Charles Latta McKee ’67 Dr. Earl W. Parker Mrs. Virginia Royall Mr. Charles Stringfellow Mr. Glenn Alan Warren ’78 Mr. Julian Hudson Williford ’64 Mr. Haskins Rogers Bell ’73 Langshaw ’69 Ms. Sherryl McLaughlin Mrs. Rebecca Fisher Parks ’81 Ms. Elizabeth Denise Sapp ’71 Ms. Harriette Sturges Mr. Douglas Randolph Ms. Ruth M. Willis ’42 Mr. Scott Benrube Mr. Michael Cole Lashley ’87 Mrs. Melba Katherine McLean ’66 Mr. Josh Parrott Ms. Janice Anne Sapp ’71 Mrs. Janie Lee Sutton ’58 Warrick, Jr. ’75 Ms. Patricia Ann Willis ’68 Ms. Mary Lynne Benton ’76 Ms. Patsy Conwell Lawrence ’59 Mr. Michael Alex McLean Mrs. Vicky C. Patronis Mr. Frank Sargent, II Mr. Garland Franklin Swartz ’63 Ms. Joyce W. Watkins Mr. Stephen Nelson Wilson ’71 Ms. Meridith Berson Dr. Tony Gwen Letrent-Jones ’70 Mrs. Jacquelyn Allen Ms. Pamela Patton Mr. Alan Gregory Saunders ’73 Mrs. Susan Treihart Teague ’68 Mrs. Ruby Gaskill Webster ’81 Mr. Arnold Wayne Wilson ’69 Mr. Nathan Biegenzahn Mr. Terence Bryon Lewis ’82 McNamara ’73 Ms. Harriett Pavon-Rosado Mrs. Dorothy Marie Sawyer ’51 Mrs. Susan Gay Temple ’69 Mrs. Carol Dement Weeks ’65 Wilsons Heavy Equipment Repair Ms. Gladys Blevins Ms. Deysis Linares The Rev. Dr. Charles Henry Mr. Clarence W. Pearce, Jr. ’54 Mrs. Bobbie Finch Schatz ’80 Mrs. Barbara Tetterton ’56 Mrs. Rebecca W. Wells Mrs. Frances Neathery Ms. Teresa Blumenauer Lincoln Financial Foundation Mercer, Sr. ’38 Mr. Lee Hutcheson Pearce ’74 Mr. James Bolivar Scott ’80 Mrs. Jane Thompson Dr. James P. West Winslow ’67 Mrs. Laura W. Boggs Mrs. Cherie Lindsey Mr. Charles Merritt Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Pegram Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sharko Mrs. Betty Edwards Ms. Paula Ann Westlake Mr. Dan R. Winslow ’61 Mrs. Hannah Sykes Bohannan ’62 Miss Jan L. Linsky Ms. Gayle Hart Michener ’70 Mrs. Janice S. Pence Mrs. Betty Delbridge Sharpe ’58 Timberlake ’59 Mrs. Karen Knopf Wharton ’66 Mrs. Jean Cook Woodruff ’58 Mrs. Lee Ann Boles ’75 Mrs. Tracy S. Liston Dr. Linda L. Miles ’73 Mr. Roger Glenn Penland Mrs. Sadie M. Simerly Ms. Julia Tingle Mrs. Jennifer Mitchell Wheeler ’97 Mrs. Terry Ball Wright ’87 Mr. Michael Bovan Mr. Gregory Mark Lloyd ’82 Dr. D. Edmond Miller Mr. Danny A. Pennell Mrs. Barbara Wethington Ms. Doris Tingle Mrs. Ruth Harris Wheless ’66 Mr. Freddie Marvin Ms. Nancy Bowers Ms. Mary Louise Lockhart ’71 Mrs. Dorothy Byrd Miller ’57 Mr. Archie Clay Perdue ’68 Simmons ’63 Mr. Glen Neal Titus, Jr.* ’65 Mrs. Joyce Smith Whitaker ’48 Yarborough ’72 Mr. Randall Hunter Bowman ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Long Mrs. Eula Hux Miller ’51 Mr. Charles Jeffery Perry ’80 Mr. David George Singleton, Jr. ’66 Mr. Francis M. Toney, Jr. Mrs. Angela White Mr. Aaron Donald Yarbrough ’56 Mr. Gregory G. Brannock Mr. Michael G. Lutz Mr. David Minard Mrs. Mary Anne Petteway ’69 Mr. John Oliver Sledge, III ’65 Trinity United Methodist Church Ms. Christi P. White The Yard Doctor, LLC Ms. Samantha Bray ’12 Ms. Linda Lutz Mr. John Charles Mitchell ’70 Dr. Jonathan David Phillips ’76 Mr. Archie Thurston Smith ’65 Mrs. Delores Cole Tune ’62 Ms. Norma G. White The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Mr. Michael Alexander Brewer ’62 Ms. Margarette O. Lynch Mr. Joe Alton Mobley ’69 Pilot Lions Club Mrs. Cynthia Smith Mrs. Evelyn Smithwick Turner ’43 Mrs. Tracey Walker Thomas S. Yow, III Mrs. Sheron Ussery Brewer ’71 Mr. William A. Macaulay, Jr. Mrs. Jeannette Harrison Mr. Frederick William Pittard ’77 Mr. Darrell Smith Mrs. Jean Winstead Twisdale ’65 Whitehouse ’86 Ms. Emily Zank Ms. Susan A. Bridgeman Mr. George Theodore Mallis ’65 Montgomery ’60 PrestoSports, Inc. Mrs. Stella L. Smith UFP Franklinton, LLC Mrs. Dorothy Blalock Mr. David Shane Zumbro ’90 Mr. Lewis William Manie P. Currin & Associates, LLC Mr. Samuel Aaron Moore ’76 Pumping and Shoring Mr. Michael D. Smith Mr. David ’76 and Mrs. Whitfield ’61 Bridgforth, III ’90 Mr. Gary Paul Mann ’67 Mrs. Elizabeth Coor Morris Solutions, LLC Mrs. Mary Spector Vaughan ’76 Mrs. Ann Cone Whitley ’92 Mrs. Robah A. Britt Mr. & Mrs. Roberto J. Mariano Mr. Garland Elias Mustian ’48 Mr. John Glenmore Ransone ’71 Ms. Mary B. Spillman Mrs. Sandra Garman Vickers ’68 Mrs. Louis R. Wilkerson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brohawn $1-$99 DONATION Mrs. Doris Cochrane Marks ’56 Ms. Michele Neelakantappa Mr. Warren W. Raper Dr. Kelvin Spragley Mr.* Thomas L. and Mrs. Walden Mrs. Nellie Stallings Williams ’47 Ms. Helen Elizabeth Broome ’54 Mrs. Veronika Gertrude Mr. Paul Leroy Nevitt ’77 Ms. Kimberly A. Reaves ’90 Mr. Dudley Barbee Stallings ’46 Mr. Grayson Watkins Walker ’64 The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Includes anyone who has Mr. Charles Broughton Marquoit ’67 Mr. Lee Nicholson Mr. Jesse W. Reel Jr. ’61 Mr. Gilbert Stallings Mrs. Christine Walker Williams donated to the College during Ms. Sharon Wells Brown the 2016-17 fiscal year. Mrs. Rose Woodard Marshall ’56 Mrs. Betty Catlette Norcom ’62 Mrs. Dorothy Robertson Mr. Graham and Mrs. Anna The Rev. Lynn T. Wall Mr. Robert Wayne Williams ’86 Mrs. Rosemary H. Brown Mr. Walter Forrest Norfolk FOP #3 Bingo Mrs. Dori Liles Rockefeller ’61 Stallings Mr. William Wall Mr. Gregory Alan Williams ’69 Ms. Maura Budusky Matthews, Jr. ’64 Mr. Larry Wesley Oakley ’69 Mrs. Carolyn Storey Rogers ’64 Mrs. Marcelle K. Stanley ’45 Ms. Tracy Walthour Mr. James A. Williams Mr. and Mrs. William Spurgeon Mr. Jefferson Carson Bulluck ’66 Mrs. Mildred Boney Matthis ’46 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Odom Mr. Eddie Roland Mrs. Jennifer J. Steelman Mrs. Ruth Coggins Ward ’49 Mr. Carlton Forrest Abbitt ’63 Mr. Donald L. Burgess Mr. Willis Charles May ’75 Mr. and Mrs. John O’Neil Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ronan Mr. M. Graham Stewart ’49 Ms. Evangeline A. Ward Williamson ’74 Ms. Elaine Adams ’77 Ms. Georgette Burnette Mrs. Sarah C. Adams Ms. Ann Burns Ms. Susan Steed Adcock ’67 Mr. James Hudson Burton, III ’66 Mrs. Angela Adkins Ms. Linda Burton Mr. Damon Adkins Dr. Lindley S. Butler Ms. Genya V. Afanasyeva Mr. Edward Lionel Callear, Jr. ’67 Mr. Robert Lynn Alexander ’47 Mrs. Frances Stephenson R. NELSON LEONARD Mrs. Lisa Allen Callender ’63 Ms. Deloris Ann Alston ’77 Mr. Thomas A. Calvery Mr. Kenneth Rolf Andersen ’79 Camp Skyline Anonymous Ms. Martha Carden In 2017, Louisburg College received one of the largest gifts in the College’s history, a $3.8 million gift from the Estate of Mr. Ray B. Ashe Mr. Bruce Caress R. Nelson Leonard. The unrestricted bequest follows an additional $300,000 gift received by the College at the time of Mr. Ebub Blackman Autry, Jr. ’99 Mr. Mackenzie Carr Leonard’s passing in 2012. Leonard was a longtime Wake Forest businessman and owner & operator of Tar Heel Veterinarian Mr. Jon Ayers Ms. Karen Jane Caruthers ’69 Supply. He also founded Tuxedo Junction. Mr. Roderick Bailey Ms. Katherine Causby Mr. Frank J. Bailey Mr. Herman Christopher Clark ’84 Leonard had given generously to the College during his life, supporting Louisburg College’s Learning Partners program, Mr. Rossie Vivian Baker, Sr. ’57 Mr. William Barkley Cleland ’92 athletic scholarship programs and various capital projects. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to use Leonard’s gift to Mr. Keenan Baker Mr. and Mrs. Gerry F. Cohen further the mission of Louisburg College. Ms. Cynthia Baldwin Mrs. Janet Woodlief Cole ’64 * Mr. William Stacy Barbour Mr. Cheshire Jackson Cole, Jr. ’66 Leonard’s gift is one of many estates that continually help to sustain the College. Estate gifts afford Louisburg College the Ms. Stormi Barham Mrs. Virginia S. Coleman ’42 Mrs. Suzanne Barker Mrs. Hazel Lassiter Collier ’45 ability to responsibly map out a strategic plan, renovate and improve the campus, support students through scholarships, retain Ms. Ruth Barnes Mrs. Lois J. Collins ’65 qualified faculty and staff and expand our academic programs. If you are interested in making an estate gift, please contact Mrs. Saunders Barnes Mrs. Helen P. Combs Chad Barefoot at [email protected] or (919)497-3325. Mrs. Ann Bartholomew Mr. Edward Troy Cooper ’71 Mr. Daniel Bartholomew Ms. Ida Humphrey Cooper ’50 Mr. Paul Gulley Bass ’50 Mr. W. J. Cooper

44 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 45 Ms. Dorothy Cooper Mr. Kim Elliott Griffin ’57 Mr. John Scott Kanich ’92 Mrs. Jean Williams Lloyd ’59 Mr. Ben Holland Neville, Jr. ’66 Mr. Marcus Herbert and Mrs. Ms. Kari Rudolph Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stager Mrs. Mae Cox ’47 Mr. Daniel Grinnan, Jr. ’64 Mr. Thomas Carroll Kaufman ’60 Mrs. Carol Myrick Long ’69 Mr. Marvin Newsom, III Potter ’68 Mrs. Elizabeth Pittman Rush ’61 Ms. Lisa C. Stewart Mr. James Milton Cox ’69 Ms. Cynthia Grover Mrs. Olivia Burton Kemp ’70 Ms. Melanie Lovin Mrs. Sara Collier Newton ’68 Mrs. Tracy N. Potter ’13 Ms. Jennifer Sabatini Ms. Nicole Stovall Mr. Cornell Woodall Cox ’55 Mr. Daniel W. Guin ’69 Ms. Gertrude H. Kennedy Mr. Kenneth A. Lowry Mrs. Debbie H. Niblock Ms. Amy F. Presley Mrs. Sequoia Sady Mrs. Gayla Strickland ’70 Mrs. Connie Faye Crenshaw- Ms. Kristen Gupton Mrs. Shirley G. Kennett Mrs. Jean Woodard Maddox ’50 Ms. Cindy Nicholson Mr. James L. Price Ms. Dee T. Saller Mr. Aubrey Lee Strother ’59 White ’80 Mr. John B. Hall Mr. Steven Alan Kidd ’83 The Magali Alonso Revocable Mr. Ryan Overton Pump It Up The Rev. and Mrs. John Neal Ms. Guylene H. Stroud Mrs. Kimberly A. Culp Mr. John Leroy Hancock ’63 Mrs. Mandy Kiger Living Trust Mr. George Owen Ms. Alyssa Rabert Salter, Jr. ’72 Mrs. Tracy M. Strowd Dr. Clifford Gray Cutrell ’47 Ms. Dorothy Harkins Mr. Winfred McDonald Ms. Patricia Magner Mrs. Sarah Howlett Pardue ’92 Ms. Susan Ranes Mr. Brian W. Sanders Mrs. Terri Hines Stutts ’75 Ms. Kathryn Allen Dabbs ’68 Mr. James Allen Harper ’74 King, Jr. ’76 Mrs. Joy Hamlin Mangum ’51 Mr. Gilliam Bryan Parham ’75 Mrs. Donna Ransone Mr. Peter Bland Saunders ’80 Mr. and Mrs. James M. Sullivan Ms. Della Raye Dail ’64 Mrs. Ruth Bell Harrelson ’72 Mrs. Sara Purser King ’77 Ms. Ruth L. Martin Mrs. LeNelle Jones Patrick ’92 Mrs. Glenda C. Rasberry Mrs. Karen Schmidt Ms. Marie Flynn Sutton Mr. Danney Ray Dailey ’01 Mrs. Jo Ann Moss Harris ’64 Mr. William Gary Kirkman ’76 Ms. Linda Manson-Gorham Mr. Forest Efird Patterson ’85 Mr. Brandon Rasberry Mr. Richard Bernard Ms. Rebecca F. Swearingen Ms. Bonnie L. Dann Ms. Leewyn Elisabeth Hatch ’96 Ms. Caroline Helen Knight ’14 Mr. Robert L. Masterson Mrs. Anne Hall Patterson Mrs. Dorothy White Rascoe ’47 Schneider ’73 Ms. Doris B. Talbert Mrs. Laura Zeeman Darden ’94 Mr. William Tate Hayman ’89 Ms. Christy Lynn Knight ’90 Mr. Kenneth Welton Mauck ’60 Mr. Brett Frederick Patton ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ray Ms. Betty Schuster Mr. Gary Tawney Mr. Steven Blane Davis ’72 Mrs. Robin Vann Ms. Amy Parrott Knott ’70 Mr. John Milton May ’69 Mrs. Kathryn Paul ’51 Mrs. Barbara Jean Raynor ’58 Mrs. Julie Hobart Soles ’86 Mrs. Jeanne Turnage Taylor ’73 Mrs. Annie L. Davison Heatherington ’96 Mr. Jay Koloseus Mr. John Clarence McAllister ’72 Mr. David N. Pence Mr. Paul Dean Reavis ’74 Seagroves Realty, Inc. Ms. Lisa M. Taylor Mrs. Kaydene Dean Mrs. Elizabeth Troutman Ms. Judy Kuykendall Dr. Mike McCormick, Jr. Mrs. Betty Haithcock Peoples ’56 Mr. Christopher Reid Mr. Alan Howard Shackley ’60 Mr. Gene Tharrington Mrs. Irene C. Dejordy Hennings ’56 Mr. John Lambert Mrs. Barbara Hudson McCoy ’64 Mrs. Delaine Meek Perkinson ’70 Mrs. Earline Revelle ’45 Mrs. Alice L. Sharpe Mr. Jermaine Thomas Mr. Mark P. Deluca Mrs. Linda Dail Herring ’62 Mr. Robert Finley ’77 and Mr. Emry McKinney Mr. D.P. Perryman Mrs. Edna Johnson Rhodes ’50 Mr. Stephen Todd Shearon ’87 Mr. Trent Thomas Mrs. Joyce Boone Dickens ’52 Mrs. Patricia Monk Hester ’53 Mrs. Lancaster, Sr. Mrs. Lisa M. McLaughlin Mr. Mark M. Person Ms. Zona Ridout Ms. Theresa Shifflett Kelly Sawyer Thrower ’87 Mr. Willard A. Dickerson ’63 Ms. Teresa L. Heyn Mrs. Barbara Lancaster Mrs. Audrey Marsh Mr. Thomas Wood Mrs. Mary Strowd Riggsbee ’45 Mr. William Leonard Ms. Kendra R. Timmerman Ms. Dorothy D. Dickerson Mr. Alfred David Hicks ’70 Mrs. Sharon Turner Landreth ’67 McPherson* ’50 Peterkin, Jr. ’65 Ms. Rosa Rivera Sikkelee ’62 Mr. Raymond Tingle Mr. Thomas M. Dillon Mr. Trevor Highfield Mrs. Nancy Charlton Langford ’63 Mrs. Frances Mansfield Mercer ’72 Mr. William Horace Petty ’46 Mrs. Betsy Brodie Roberts ’75 Mr. Nicholas Skerpon ’15 Triangle Insurance & Mr. Anthony Lloyd Driver ’99 Mrs. Clare Highfield Mrs. Theresa D. Larrabee Mrs. Elizabeth Michael Ms. Katherine Lankford Mrs. Carla Puryear Roberts ’83 Mrs. Betsy Turlington Associates, LLC Ms. Gina Driver Mr. William M. Hill, Jr. ’55 The Laughter Family Ms. Michelle Ann Michael ’86 Pharr ’73 Mrs. Nancy Garner Robertson ’59 Smith ’64 Mrs. Teresa W. Trumbo Ms. Lora A. Durham Mr. Aaron Hill Revocable Trust ’60 Mrs. Louise Reaves Mills ’46 Mr. William E. Phelps, Jr. ’48 Mrs. Margaret Louise Mr. James Roland Smith, Jr. ’70 Mr. Robert Leroy Turnage ’66 Mr. Michael Davis Eaves ’76 Mrs. Barbara Dunn Hilliard ’59 Mrs. Sue Hardwick Lewis ’69 Mrs. Peggy T. Mims Ms. Kimberly Phelps Robinson ’58 Mr. William Jeffrey Smith ’80 Ms. Shirley Vaden Ms. Amy Eaves Mr. Ronald Paul Hodul ’78 Ms. Ann Lewis Mr. C.R. Moody Mrs. Mary West Phillips ’77 Mr. Claude Edward Mr. and Mrs. Julian J. Smith Mr. Daniel Varela Ms. Barbara Burrell Edgerton ’77 Mr. Larry B. Holeman Mrs. Katheryn Coor Lewis Ms. Delores Moore Ms. Nicole H. Phongsa Rodriguez ’68 Mrs. Amy Southerland Mrs. Sherry Glynn Vaughan ’75 Mrs. Betty Hunter Edwards ’59 Ms. Joan H. Holeman Lickskillet Custom Woodwork Ms. Anne Elizabeth Morgan ’75 Mr. Robert Warren Pickard ’61 Mr. M. Edward Roebuck, Jr. ’61 Mr. Stephen Eugene Mr. Derrick Wayne Vause ’14 Ms. Tammy Evans Mr. Edward Lee Holland ’61 Mr. Dan E. Liebenow ’72 Mr. Christopher N. Murphy Mr. Hugh Pollock Mrs. Carolyne Gupton Spainhour ’70 Mr. Rickie Logan Wagstaff ’77 Mr. Arthur C. Farris Mr. J. Peter Holland, IV ’68 Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Linsky Mr. Charles Floyd Murray, Jr. ’83 The Rev. Reginald Wallace Rogerson ’70 Mrs. Cozette Spears ’80 Ms. Terra W. Walker Ms. Michelle Faulkner Ms. Melissa Holland ’00 Mr. Edward Trotter Lippy ’61 Ms. Laurie Neff Ponder, Jr. ’84 Mrs. Juanita L. Ross Mrs. Donna Lynn Spence ’83 Ms. Sandra Ward The Rev. Horace Taylor Mr. Elmar Newton Holmes ’58 Mr. Christopher D. Lisane Mrs. Gwen Nelson Mr. Robert Poole Mr. Charles Alton Royal, Jr. ’50 Mr. Emerson Leo Spivey, Jr. ’52 Mr. Thomas E. Wardrick ’90 Ferguson ’60 Ms. Jacqueline Y. Holmes Mrs. Betty Jean Ferrell ’60 Mrs. Anne Harrell Hondros ’62 Mr. Robert Mingledorff Fields ’63 Mrs. Ashley T. Hooks Mr. Stuart A. Finch Mr. and Mrs. Roland E. Horne First Citizens Bank & Trust, Co. Ms. Kimberly Hough Dr. Nancy Porst Floyd ’58 Mr. Franklin Thomas House ’64 Mr. Ethan Pierre Fontaine ’10 Mr. Teddy Howell LETTIE PATE WHITEHEAD Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forrest, II Ms. Martha Tipton Howlett ’67 Mrs. Lynn Sadler Forsythe ’74 Mrs. Danylu Palmer Hundley ’79 Dr. Jimmy W. Foster ’60 Ms. Brittany Leigh Hunt ’10 Lettie Pate Whitehead led a life of hard work and philanthropy that continues to benefit those for whom she cared. Her Mr. Morgan Scott Foster Mr. Matthew Hunter Mrs. Betty Peatie Frazier ’63 Mr. Wally Hurst husband, an attorney, began bottling Coca-Cola and was sold the exclusive rights. When he died only seven years later, Lettie Mrs. Amy Freeman Ms. Phyllis M. Ihrie Pate took over the business and led it to great success. Lettie Pate remarried in 1913 and settled in Virginia. She became active Mr. George Harward Mrs. Joyce Mustian Inabinett ’58 in civic affairs and poured herself into great philanthropic projects. Her work lent care and support to people at home and Galtress, Jr. ’66 ITG Brands abroad. Mr. Brian Gano The Rev. Wilbur Ivan Jackson Ms. Jacqueline Gardner ’84 Ms. Markisha Jackson In 1934, Coca-Cola named Lettie Pate to the Board of Directors. She was one of the first women in the United States to serve Mr. William Conrad Glass ’85 Mr. Thomas Adolphus on the board of a major corporation. When she died in 1953, her legacy only grew. Her entire estate was left for charitable Mrs. Martha Mitchell Jennings ’70 causes, including lending scholarship support to Christian women in the Southeast. Goodman ’77 Ms. Robin Johannesen Mr. Phillip Ayers ’68 and Mrs. Helen Johnson ’74 Today, the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation supports 216 institutions across nine states. It has gifted over $2.4 million to Mrs. Gordon Ms. Martha Sue Johnson ’61 Mr. John Walker Gourley ’77 Mr. James Thomas Johnson ’67 Louisburg College to help women achieve their dreams of a college education. Louisburg College is continually grateful for the Mrs. Lee McLean Gram ’66 Mr. Paul C. Jones, Jr. ’56 care and dedication that the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation has shown to her students. Ms. Joyce Parris Grant ’57 Mrs. Faye M. Kallam Mr. Jeffrey Alex Greentree ’73 Ms. Judy Journigan Kallgren ’64

46 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 47 CORPORATIONS, Mrs. Arameta Warren Mrs. Grace Hayes Woodlief ’48 FOUNDATIONS, AND Innovative Pest Solutions The Nicholas B. and Lucy The C. Wade Goldston The R. Edward & The Marvin and Mary Jo Mr. M. David Watson ’69 Mr. Steven Bradley Wright ’77 MATCHING GIFTS James E. and Mary Z. Bryan Mayo Boddie Foundation Endowment Louise K. Hunter Baugh Endowed Mr. Norman T. Watson Mrs. Peggy Wyatt ’47 Foundation The Yard Doctor, LLC Ms. Virginia Royall Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Fund Mrs. Elizabeth W. Watts Ms. Lori Wyatt The following companies have James & Vedna Welch Toney Ace Hardware given to Louisburg College Dr. Steven E. and Mrs. Virginia Mr. Marvin ’53 and Mrs. Baugh Ms. Lucy Weathersbee Mrs. Evelyn Edith York ’50 Foundation Toney Lumber Company through their corporate giving The J. Enid Drake Louise “Jennie” ’71 Brooks Ms. Joanne Weaver Mr. Lewis Graham Young ’69 or matching gift. Johnny Bull’s Steakhouse Triangle Insurance & Endowed Scholarship Mr. Richard E. Hunter, Jr. ’68 The Peter A. Carlton Ms. Katelyn Weilbrenner Mrs. Amanda Sarah Young ’98 Lamm & Lamm Farms Associates, LLC for Men’s Basketball Endowment Scholarship Mr. Randall Scott Wells ’64 Mrs. Janice H. Young Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation UFP Franklinton, LLC Element One, Inc. The Gary Ward Paul Dr. Patrick W. Carlton Mr. and Mrs. Gene T. Wells Mr. Derwood Ronald Allstate Giving Campaign Lincoln Financial Foundation United Methodist Foundation Mr. Woody Smith ’75 Endowment Mr. Lawrence Martin Werger ’69 Zickafoose ’64 Andrejev Studios, LLC Michael P. McCormick, Jr., DDS Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. Emmett Snead, III ’71 Mrs. Sarah C. Adams The Sarah E. Foster Endowed Mr. Fred Barden West ’62 Ms. Catherine Ziencik BEJ, Inc. Modern Exterminating Co., Inc. Wilsons Heavy Equipment Mrs. Saunders Barnes Scholarship in Music Mr. Thomas Glenn Wester ’76 Mr. Kevin Michael Zoltek ’88 Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. Nationwide Foundation Repair The Coleman-Robertson- First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Ms. Phyllis Bailey Whitaker ’53 Franklin Co. Democratic Brentwood Carpets NC Community Foundation Winston-Salem Foundation Hannah Sykes Bohannan Coltrane Endowed Mr. and Mrs. Stan C. Broadway Mr. James Melton White, Jr. ’76 Exec. Committee Chartwells Corporation North Carolina Independent Mr. Paul Lewis Wilson ’61 Scholarship Ms. Judith W. Burwell Mr. Herman Deal College Foundation, Inc. Coastal Carolina Foot and Colleges and Universities Mrs. Annie L. Davison Whitehead, Jr. ’61 Beech Grove United Methodist Ankle Care Northwestern Mutual Ms. Sue C. Robertson The Roger G. Taylor Mrs. Barbara Lancaster Mr. George F. Whitfield Church Coca-Cola Bottling Company Pizza of Clinton, Inc. Endowment ENDOWED FUNDS Mr. Emry McKinney Ms. Lauren Bradlee Coca-Cola Foundation Pump It Up The Coor Family Scholarship Mr. Roger G. ’68 and Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Mary Strowd Riggsbee Wilkerson ’10 College Foundation, Inc. Pumping and Shoring The following donors have Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brohawn Ms. Juanita L. Ross Mr. David Lee Wilkins ’76 Consolidated Electrical Solutions, LLC made contributions to one Mrs. Katheryn Coor Lewis The Vivian Proctor of the College’s Endowed Ms. Kari Rudolph Mr. Robert Vaughn Wilkinson ’66 Distributors, Inc Ric and Suzanne Kayne Mrs. Elizabeth Coor Morris Mitchell Endowment ESTATES investment funds during Mrs. Dorothy Marie Sawyer Mr. Scott Taylor Wilkinson Cook Shack Catering Richards Oil Company, Inc. the 2016-17 fiscal year. Mrs. Alice L. Sharpe Mary Mitchell Brown Mrs. Willie Louise Williams ’55 The following donors have Covington Foundation Robert P. Holding Foundation The de Hart Botanical Mrs. Tracy M. Strowd Mr. Curtis Rudd Williams ’69 left a legacy by leaving part Davis, Sturges & Tomlinson, Rochelle Moon Realty Gardens Endowment of their estate to the College. Mr. and Mrs. Gene T. Wells The W. Blair Tucker Mr. Douglas P. Williams PLLC Rustic Building Supply The Anne Jones Christian Mrs. Sheron Ussery Brewer College Foundation, Inc. Memorial Scholarship Mrs. Helen Willie ’46 Duke Energy Foundation Seagroves Realty, Inc. Leadership Scholarship Mr. John and Mrs. Candy Gregor Ms. Betsy S. Winborne Mr. John Lee ’38 and Element One, Inc. Seby B. Jones Family Foundation Mrs. Anne Jones Weathersbee ’49 The Hooper-Meekins The Herbert & Elsie Miller Mr. H. John Hatcher, III Mr. M. Lee Winder, Sr. Mrs. Mattie Pickett Edwards Esponsor Now, Inc. Senter, Stephenson & Johnson, PA Endowment Endowed Scholarship Mr. John and Mrs. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. Christopher Winstead Mr. S. Allen de Hart First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Spivey’s Carpentry The Blankenhorn Family Mrs. Mary M. Beauchamp Mr. Ian Wolf Mrs. Phyllis Patten Guardian Life Insurance Stewart’s Jewelers The Rev. Dr. Charles Henry Endowed Scholarship The William D. Moon & Ms. June Ritner Wollett ’71 Mr. Al Wright Hampton Inn Stupp Brothers Bridge & Iron Mercer, Sr. Ms. Wendy Blankenhorn Jane Moon Linsky Mrs. Brandy L. Wood Hopkins Lumber Contractors Co. Foundation Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Delores Jean Woodard ’64 IBM Matching Grants The Farrington Foundation The Isaac Deane Moon Music Scholarship Ms. Jan L. Linsky Mr. William David ’45 and Mrs. Jane Moon Linsky ’43 Mrs. Moon Mr. William David ’45 and Mrs. Moon The John and Mattie Edwards Endowed ROGER G. TAYLOR Scholarship for Christian Education Mr. John Lee ’38* and HURRICANE CLUB Roger G. Taylor attended Louisburg College in 1967-1968 where he was captain of the basketball team. He went on to be the Mrs. Mattie Pickett* Edwards The Hurricane Club consists captain at NC Wesleyan and was named the Most Outstanding Student-Athlete, Most Valuable Player and All-Conference player, of donors who have helped to and became an All-American. The John L. Cameron support the College’s many Athletic Scholarship athletic programs during the 2016-17 fiscal year. Taylor was the owner of Roger G. Taylor & Associates, a financial services firm located in Rocky Mount, NC, for over 40 years. Mrs. Jane Austin Lee ’71 He now serves on Louisburg College’s Board of Trustees and is also a member and past president of the Louisburg College Louisburg College’s Hurricane Club. Taylor has served as president of the Louisburg College Alumni Association, and in 1992 was presented with Mrs. Ida P. Albright General Endowment Mr. Ray B. Ashe the Distinguished Alumnus Award. In 2007, he was inducted into the Louisburg College inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. James Allen Harper Mr. Jon Ayers Mr. Frank J. Bailey In 2012, the Holton Gymnasium was renamed the Roger G. Taylor Athletic Center to honor Taylor’s longtime contributions The Lumpkin Faculty Mr. Keenan Baker and generosity to Louisburg, including his role in a $500,000 fundraising effort to upgrade the facility. Taylor also founded the Salary Endowment Ms. Cynthia Baldwin Taylor Honors Program, which offers enhanced learning and travel opportunities, as well as additional scholarship funding, to Mr. James “Parker” and Mr. Ronnie J. Battle qualified students. Taylor continues to be an invaluable part of Louisburg College both in his service and philanthropy. Mrs. Lynda Lumpkin, II Mrs. Elizabeth Benton Beck ’65 Mrs. Linda H. Beck Ms. Christy W. Beck

48 | Columns - Spring 2018 Columns - Spring 2018 | 49 Beech Grove United Methodist Ms. Christina Johnson LTC William C. ’69 and Louisburg United Methodist Mr. Graham and Mrs. Anna Mr. Robert Keith Caudle Ms. Velma Ferrell Brown ’60 Dr. Mark La Branche Church Kem Sales, Inc. Mrs. Shelton Church Stallings Ms. Mary Lib Loftis Cobb ’41 Mr. Robert Butler Mr. James Allen Lancaster Mr. Al Bolton Ms. Amanda Ryan Kiger Ms. Theresa Shifflett The North Carolina Conference Mr.* and Mrs. Thomas L. Walden Mr. Worth Cotton Ms. Ruth M. Cooke* Mr. Cy Larson Mr. Michael Bovan Mr. John G. Koch Mrs. Sadie M. Simerly of the United Methodist Church Mr. Jim and Mrs. Rebecca Wells Ms. Mary M. Council Mr. Nicholas Costas ’13 Ms. Katheryn Coor Lewis Mr. Gregory G. Brannock Mrs. Theresa D. Larrabee Mr. Charles Sloan Trinity United Methodist Church Mr. John Wheelous, III ’69 Mr. S. Allen de Hart Ms. Sarah Davis Ms. Jane Moon Linsky ’43 Brentwood Carpets Ms. Deysis Linares Mrs. Stella L. Smith Westminister Presbyterian Mrs. Ann Cone Whitley ’92 Mr. Marion Edwards Mr. Benjamin Duke The Rev. Thomas Loftis Ms. Sharon Wells Brown Mrs. Cherie Lindsey Ms. Mary B. Spillman Church Mission, Inc. Mr. Barna and Mrs. Peggy Ms. Sarah Foster Dr. James C. Eck Mr. Palmer Scarborough Mrs. Rosemary H. Brown Mr. Christopher D. Lisane Mr. Joe Spivey Ann ’60 Wilder Mr. William C. French Ms. Carolyn A. Francis Midgett, Jr. ’60 Mr. Alan Burne Mrs. Tracy S. Liston Mrs. Jennifer J. Steelman Dr. and Mrs. Larry Williams M. Shawn Gallagher Mr. Haike Manuel Giragosian Mr. William Moon ’45 Mr. Robert “Bob” Butler Ms. Melanie Lovin Ms. Lisa C. Stewart Ms. Charlotte Usher Gardner ’45 Mr. Lawrence Gurley Mrs. Colleen Moon Ms. Mary M. Cashwell Mr. Kenneth A. Lowry Ms. Kristin B. Stout Ms. Laura Goodfellow ’84 Ms. Helen Hobbs Ms. Bessie Norwood FRIENDS OF THE ARTS Mr. Clifton Douglas Chalk ’57 Mr. Michael G. Lutz Ms. Guylene H. Stroud Ms. Nina Guice Mr. Michael “Mike” Ms. Patricia Cording Pearce ’58 Ms. Connie S. Coartney Ms. Linda Lutz Mr. and Mrs. James M. Sullivan Friends of the Arts includes Ms. Merlene Cooley Gupton ’50 Holloman ’83 Ms. Sue C. Robertson BRAVO SOCIETY Coca-Cola Foundation Ms. Margarette O. Lynch Ms. Marie Flynn Sutton individuals who have donated Ms. Frances C. Guy Mr. Wil Jackson Mr. James D. Semans Coca-Cola Bottling Company Mr. William A. Macaulay, Jr. Ms. Rebecca F. Swearingen to support the Allen de Hart The Bravo Society includes Ms. Kathy Paul Hardy Mr. Don L. Jenkins Mr. Denis F. Soden Concert Series during the Ms. Griffin Cole ’80 The Magali Alonso Revocable Ms. Doris B. Talbert companies who have donated Ms. Hazel Holloman Mr. Ben E. Jordan, Jr. The Rev. Vance Way 2016-17 fiscal year. to support the Allen de Hart Mrs. Helen P. Combs Living Trust Mr. Gary Tawney Ms. Mary Wheless Hughes ’52 The Rev. Dr. Wallace Kirby Mrs. Peggy Lee Wilder ’60 Consolidated Electrical Ms. Patricia Magner Ms. Lisa M. Taylor Concert Series during the 2016-17 fiscal year. Mr. Sandra Y. Hughes Mr. Michael Kuhlman Ms. Emily Zank Distributors, Inc Ms. Ruth L. Martin Mr. Trent Thomas Ms. Delano Riddle Borys Ms. Mary Kastelberg Ms. Dorothy Cooper Ms. Linda Manson-Gorham Ms. Kendra R. Timmerman Ms. Gina Boutwell Mr. Owen Kenan ’66 Ms. Sheilah R. Cotten Mr. Robert L. Masterson Triangle Insurance & Mr. Robert “Bob” Butler 27587 Magazine Mr. Harvey J. “Butch” Lamm ’71 Mrs. Geraldine S. Cotten Dr. Mike McCormick, Jr. Associates, LLC Mrs. Joan Cameron Andrejev Studios Mr. Carson Roger Lindsey ’18 Mrs. Kimberly A. Culp Mrs. Lisa M. McLaughlin Mrs. Teresa W. Trumbo Mr.* and Mrs. Jim Carnes Chartwells Corporation Mr. C. S. Loftis, Jr. Ms. Bonnie L. Dann Mr. Michael Alex McLean UFP Franklinton, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Champion Cook Shack Catering Mr. Charles B. Loftis Mrs. Irene C. Dejordy Mr. Charles Merritt Ms. Shirley Vaden Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clinebelle Franklin County Tourism Mr. Frank G. Louthan Dixon & Kee HVAC, LLC Ms. Delores Moore Ms. Terra W. Walker Mr. S. Allen de Hart* Development Authority Mr. Willie Lumpkin, Jr. Mr. Jerry Lee Drake Ms. Michele Neelakantappa Ms. Sandra Ward Mr. and Mrs. Dean DeMasi The Franklin Times Ms. Jane Maddux Lickskillet Custom Woodwork Mrs. Gwen Nelson Mrs. Arameta Warren Dr. and Mrs. Jim Eck Franklin County Economic Mr. Thomas G. McMurtrie Dr. James C. Eck Norfolk FOP #3 Bingo Mr. Douglas Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Edwards Development Commission Mrs. Gwendolyn DeBerry Railey Ms. Barbara Burrell Edgerton ’77 Mr. and Mrs. John O’Neil Warrick, Jr. ’75 Mr. J. Craig and Mrs. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. The Rev. L. Graham Royall ’67 Esponsor Now, Inc. Orthopaedic Specialists of Ms. Joanne Weaver Alicia ’65 Eller Hampton Inn Ms. Jean C. Sewall Mr. Arthur C. Farris North Carolina Ms. Paula Ann Westlake Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman Hardee’s Ms. Betty Harris Smith Ms. Jennifer L. Farris Mrs. Anne Hall Patterson Westminister Presbyterian Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Giani Innovative Pest Solutions The Rev. Sidney Stafford Ms. Michelle Faulkner Ms. Pamela Patton Church Mission, Inc. Mrs. Ann B. Greene Johnny Bull’s Steakhouse Mr. Jordan Lee Strickler Mr. Morgan Scott Foster Mrs. Janice S. Pence Mrs. Angela White Mr. Arthur B. Hall Johnny’s Barbecue Mr. George Thomas Ms. Betty Whitaker Frazier Mr. David N. Pence Ms. Christi P. White Mr. and Mrs. Rea Harkins Moore Printing and Graphics Ms. Bettie Wootten Tussey Mr. Russell W. ’54 and Mrs. Mr. Danny A. Pennell Mr. George F Whitfield Ms. Alice Faye Hunter Novozymes North America The Rev. Ivey J. Wall, Jr. Clara Wright ’55 Frazier Mr. D.P. Perryman Wilsons Heavy Equipment Repair Ms. Judy Kuykendall Our State Magazine Mr. Stokes Williams Mrs. Brandy Winstead Frazier ’00 Ms. Nicole H. Phongsa Mr. Christopher Winstead Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. La Branche Rochelle Moon Realty Ms. Nancy Hayes Harris Mrs. Amy Freeman Pizza of Clinton, Inc. Ms. Lori Wyatt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Long Union Bank Yarborough ’42 Mr. Jimmy W. Goldston Mr. Hugh Pollock The Yard Doctor, LLC Mr. James “Parker” and Mrs. WCPE Mr. John York Mr. Thomas W. Graves Jr. Ms. Amy F. Presley Mrs. Janice H. Young Lynda Lumpkin, II Mrs. Carol B. Griffith PrestoSports, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Odom Ms. Vada V. Harbison Mr. James L. Price Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Pegram Mr. Jeffrey A. Harper Pump It Up Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Herbert MEMORIAL GIFTS Ms. Teresa L. Heyn Mr. Warren W. Raper HONORARY GIFTS CHURCHES Potter ’68 Mr. Aaron Hill Mrs. Glenda C. Rasberry Mr. Fred ’62 and Mrs. Roberson Memorial gifts were made Honorary gifts were made in Mr. Larry B. Holeman Mr. Brandon Rasberry The following churches have Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers in memory of the following recognition of the following supported the College in the alumni and friends of the Ms. Joan H. Holeman Richards Oil Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ronan alumni and friends of the 2016-17 fiscal year. College who have passed away. College. Mr. Michael “Mike” ’83 and Ms. Rosa Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schuster Mrs. Dana ’90 Holloman Mr. Eddie Roland Mr. and Mrs.* Charley-John Smith Ms. Kimberly Hough Mr. Robin R. Rose ’75 Beech Grove United Methodist Mr. Darrell Smith Mr. B. C. Bean Mr. Andy Bean Mr. Randy Hulshof Rustic Building Supply Church Mr. Michael D. and Mrs. Anne Mr. Wayne Benton Mr. Earl Beshears Mr. Matthew Hunter Ms. Jennifer Sabatini First United Methodist Church Smith Mr. Rueben W. Berry ’49 Mr. Bruce Blankenhorn ’68 Ms. Markisha Jackson Mr. Peter Bland Saunders ’80 of Cary Mr. Julian and Mrs. Dorothy Mr. John W. Borys Mr. John W. Borys Mr. Gregory Bryan Johnson Mrs. Karen Schmidt General Board of Higher Smith Ms. Nellie Loftis Bryan Ms. Nadine Brohown Rebecca Kiser Photography Ms. Rebecca A. Johnson Mr. Russell Sears ’66 Education and Ministry Mr. Stan and Mrs. Doris Stager Ms. Nancy McCrary Burgess ’66 Mr. Clyde Brooks

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A Glimpse Into 231 Years of Life on Campus CAMPUSCAMPUS ATHLETICSATHLETICS STUDENTSSTUDENTS DININGDINING

The Alma Mater

Alma Mater, shelt’ring college Thou hast been our guiding friend, From thy fount of flowing knowledge We would drink until the end. Be thy children’s inspiration, Glowing light to cheer and guide; Stand, Old College, Alma Mater, Through the changing years abide.

Greater love and veneration Be thy portion, Mother dear; May each coming generation Bring rich gifts thy heart to cheer. May thy stalwart columns heavenward Ever point the way of life. Stand, Old College, Alma Mater, Through the changing years abide.

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IN MEMORIAM Class Notes MARK JOYNER began working The Stories and Successes of Our Alumni at Louisburg College in 2003 and shepherded the College into the 21st Century by establishing the technology infrastructure that the HARRY LANGE, county DEBORAH J. MOORE THOMAS “PHIL” DARK LEWIS BRIDGFORTH, III JENNIFER MITCHELL College relies on for operation today. ’61 commissioner for 18 years, ’70 Watercolor, oil, and acrylic ’79 just received the 2017 ’90 recently accepted a new ’97 WHEELER was the As the Chief Technology Officer, was named Harris County, GA paintings by Deborah J. Moore can Grower of the Year award from position in the field of data analytics. inaugural recipient of the Louisburg Joyner was constantly dreaming of Citizen of the Year, inducted into be found at Frangipani Gallery A and the North Carolina Nursery and College Faye Griffin Service Award the next big innovation he could Atlanta Buckhead MiLB Coaches Stone Soup Gallery in Key West. Landscape Association. in May 2017, which recognizes a implement to better educate students, Hall of Fame, and will be sworn in Louisburg College administrator who to provide tools to faculty, and to as President of Association County exemplifies excellence and service to Commissioners (ACCG) of Georgia. JIM HART is the Campus the College. support staff in their various roles. ’93 Pastor and Director of EMMETT SNEAD recently CARL BROWER is the Christian Education at Crossnore Joyner also served as the “Voice of ’71 turned the settings of his ’80 chairman of Greensboro School and Children’s Home. the Hurricanes,” announcing and childhood into a work of historical Parks and Recreation Commission. live streaming countless athletic JIM HOGSETT is founder fiction.Yankees In the Cornfield is a ’03 ANGEL JONES was a events and providing tech and ’64 and president of Worker story set in 1960’s Fredericksburg, shortstop on the Louisburg sound services for the Allen de Hart College softball team, and now her Ministries, which promotes the VA and is available on Amazon. Concert Series. Through his work, Christian work ethic throughout the ANWAR ATKINSON son, Matthew Mayes, is currently DALLAS TROY GLOVER ’96 is a U.S. Customs and attending Louisburg College and is Joyner’s dedication to the College world. He authored A Worker Need was unquestionable, but, more than Not Be Ashamed, a book concerned ’86 graduated from Vance- Immigration Agent. a shortstop on the baseball team! He with how to live the Christian life in Granville Community College with came with her to practice when he anything, Joyner was a beloved, the workplace. MAURY YORK was elected a medical assisting diploma. In 2017, was a toddler. “It means the world to irreplaceable colleague who was ’73 president of the Historical he received his Registered Medical me that his baseball career is starting always willing to lend a hand Society of North Carolina in October Assistant (RMA) certification from at Louisburg!” and crack a joke to brighten 2017, for a term of one year. American Medical Technologists. TRAVIS CHERRY, two- someone’s day. ’96 time Grammy-nominated JAMES V. ORR is officially music producer, musician, and ’65 retired from Frost National songwriter finished 2017 with Bank as of 2008. two new album releases: Case and DERRICK VAUSE will JAMES “JIM” FLOYD ROBERT GEORGE retired Demetria McKinney. His music has ’14 graduate from North ’75 AMMONS, JR., the Senior ’88 from the New York City been featured on four TV shows Carolina State University in May Resident Superior Court Judge in Police Department (NYPD) after in 2017 -- “Unsung” in February, 2018 and has been accepted into SOPHIA AGNES SPIVEY CODY Cumberland County, received the 23 years at the rank of Sergeant “Bobbi Kristina” in October, Campbell Law School. He and wife, ’38 passed away peacefully at her ’66 MERCER M. FAULKNER J. O. Tally, Jr. Award from the Detective. He spent most of his career “Superstition” and “Soul Train Ashley, recently celebrated the birth residence on April 14, 2017 after a retired from Wells Fargo Fayetteville Kiwanis Club on assigned to the Intelligence Division, Awards” in November. of their son, Lincoln. in 2011 after working in risk two-year battle with cancer. She was February 9, 2018, for “Distinguished and was fortunate to travel to 18 97. Sophie was born in Louisburg, management for 43 years in South Leadership and Manifest Loyalty to different countries. He is starting Florida. He sold his beach properties graduated valedictorian, and studied the Kiwanis Family.” his fifth year working with the NY organic chemistry at UNC Chapel and moved to Kansas farmland. “I METS baseball organization. manage my son’s farms and his cattle, Hill. plus our farm. It all keeps me busy “[I have] nothing but great memories seven days a week. Life is good!” from Louisburg College, especially As the first female realtor in the MICHAEL EAVES retired ’76 the baseball ones.” state, Sophie made sure the G.I. December 31, 2017 after WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Bill helped returning veterans find 34 years of service with USDA-Farm homes. She also helped raise funding Service Agency. His last position was PETER GRIFFIN retired in Administrative Officer in the state Tell us about your news! Did you get a promotion? Get married? Travel to build a new facility for Goodwill ’67 October 2017 from Wells to an exotic location? Win an award? Did an exciting, life-altering event Industries in 1959, thus, providing office in Raleigh, NC. DR. M. DAVID Fargo Advisors (WFA) in Norfolk, ’88 happen to you? Do you just want to let your classmates know you are a transformative expansion of jobs VA. He led the financial advisory CHAMBERS is entering doing well? The Class Notes section in Louisburg College’s annual alumni and services. Sophie was named team Griffin-Hines Investment Group his 22nd year on staff at Antioch “Goodwill Woman of the Year” and of WFA for 125 families, overseeing Baptist Church in Timberlake, NC. magazine, Columns, is the perfect vehicle to let your classmates – and He is also celebrating the publishing also received the Junior League $165 million. Griffin loves being JONATHAN PHILLIPS alma mater – know what is new with you! Award for Outstanding Community with his wife of 47 years, Laura, two ’76 was awarded a major of two books: The Best Is Yet To Come and Perpetuity. A third book Service. sons, and five grandkids. He is active lifetime achievement award in Please email all class notes to [email protected]. in his church, Rotary Club and loves Geomorphology, the Melvin Marcus entitled Heaven will be published this exercising. Distinguished Career Award. year from Hammock Publishing.

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