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Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.bridgewater.edu/bridgewater_magazine THE BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE MAGAZINE I FALL 2015 I VOL. 91 NO.1

BridgewaterTHE MAGAZINE of BR IDGEWATER COLLEGE VOL. 91, NO. 1 I FALL 2015

Bridgewateris published three times a year by the Officeof Marketing and Communications foralumni, parents, &culty, staffand friendsofBr idgewater College. Officeof Marketing and Communications College Box 16, Bridgewater, VA 22812 '[email protected] I bridgewater.edu EDITOR Charles Culbertson AR T DIRECTOR Debra L. Sheffer'80 EDITORIAL BOARD Colby Horne James S. McCumber Ellen Burkholder Miller '79 Jeffrey H. Pierson Giving Back DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND FAMILY RELATIONS Ellen Burkholder Miller '79 This issue of Bridgewater is dedicated to some of the faculty,staff, students and alumni of PRESIDENT OF BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE Bridgewater who share with the world the good fortune that has blessed their lives. The needs of Dr. David W. Bushman the community, whether local or global, continue to grow, and Bridgewater's people continue to ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS rise to the challenge. Sherrie K. Wampler '8 5 - President JeffreyK. Miller '93 - President-Elect 10 Literacy, Learning and the Personal 15 Good Sports: Athletes Give Back R. JeffreyPostans '79 - Secretary Melvin E. Williams '9 5 - Past President Connection Modeling positive behavior that inspires It's more about humanity than nationality. lifelonglearning. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. D. Cory Ad,mson The Rev. Lawrence M. Johnson 11 Meeting Community Needs 17 Funding Community Service The Hon. G. Steven Agee Dr.KrishnaKodukula It'sharder to judge people once you've heard Overcomingthe pricetag. Mrs. Nancy M. Bowman Dr. Michael K. Kyb theirstories. Mrs. Pamela S. Brady Mr. J. Allen Layman 18 Food for Life Mr. J. Russell Bruner Mr. Nathan H. Miller 12 Disrupting the Cycle You can't talk to people about nutrition Mrs. Susan L Craun Mr. Wilfred E. Nolen Mr. Mense! D. Dean Jr. Mrs. Bonnie F. Rhodes Whatdo you want them to be like? ifth ey don't havefood to eat. Mr. Michael D. Del Giudice Mr. Robert I. Stolzman 13 Practicing Philanthropy 19 A 'Model of Citizenship' Mr. Willi,m S. Earhart Mrs. Donna P. Walker Mr. Carl R. Fike Mr. James H. Wals h Learning how the philanthropic The intersection ofrecreation and Dr. MaryG. Garber Dr.G. Benjamin Wampler process works. environmental responsibility. Mrs. Donna R. Gaver Mr. James L. Wilkerson Mr. A. Wesley Graves VI Mr. Dewey M. Williru:d 14 A Place for Living Mr. Stephen L. Hollinger Ms. Kathy G. Wright A heartfar service.

Bridgewater College has partnered with the U.S. FEATURES Department of Agriculture to obtain resources to enhance the College's facilities, including the recent addition to and renovation of the College's primary 20 Bringing Hope Through Healing athletic facility. The College is posting the following How a Bridgewater alumnus's commitment to underserved populations reaches Africa. notice as required by federal law by organizations which benefitfrom the USDA's funding program: 22 Honduran Odyssey NOTICE: Campus landscaper Kevin Lam helps improve the lives of families in rural Honduras. If you wish to filea Civil Rights program complaint of discrimi· nation, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fil­ 25 Where Are They Now? ing_cust.html, or at any USDA offire, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of Bridgewatercatches up with Grace Steinberg. the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us ti; mail at U.S. Departmentof Agriculture, Director, Officeof Adjudication, 1400Indepen­ dence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) DEPARTMENTS 690-7442or email at [email protected]. 2 Message from the President 27 Class Notes wnnea with Bidgewater thruh: 3 Across the Mall 31 Memorials fiCC To update mailing address, call 540-828-5448 or email 26 The Alumni Bridge [email protected]. © 2015 Bridgewater College, Bridgewater,VA

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Thereare many around us today who question the value of higher education. "Is college really worth it?" they ask. Ofi:enthese same voices consider college to be job training and measure the value of the degree by the salary of the first job afi:ergradua­ tion. At Bridgewater, we have always taken a broader view of the purpose and goal of higher education. Certainly, a degree is an important part of financialindependence and professionalsatisfaction, but we see it also as the beginning of a lifewell lived, and we are committed to something more forour students. We are committed to educat­ ing and graduating individuals who see themselves as members of communities-local, national and global-and who are prepared to serve those communities and lead lives of meaning and purpose. Thiscommitment is an integral part of everything we do, and the proof is everywhere in the lives of our students, facultyand staff. We provide our students with opportunities and support: opportunities to learn and grow and become something more and the support of giftedand caring facultyand

staffso that each of them can achieve success. But our students must play an active role. Theycannot be passive "receivers" of an education; they must engage the opportunities around them. Theymust be dedicated to their own success and to the broader goals and purposes of the Bridgewater Experience. In my two years at BC, I've seen firsthandthat our students are dedicated and hardworking, and they understand the real value of an education. Along with facultyand staffwho have guided and mentored them, and with the alumni who were students here beforethem, our students are committed to an education that changes their lives and the lives of others. I'm proud to be a part of such an exceptional community, one in which individuals are able to see beyond their own needs and desires and consider the needs of those around them. And, importantly, to recognize their obligation to use their gifi:sand talents in service to the many communities of which they are a part. Thisissue of Bridgewater is dedicated to just that. It's an illustration of the many ways our students, faculty, staffand alumni are daily serving the world around them. I hope you'll experience this same level of pride forthe Bridgewater community as you enjoy this issue. And I hope

you'll consider ways you too may give back and furtherthe College's ideals of Goodness, Truth, Beauty and Harmony.

With best regards,

DavidW Bushman, Ph.D. President

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Four Bridgewater College faculty members have been she is adviser for the social work appointed to head up a new divisional structure designed to minor, Alpha Phi Omega and the address major initiatives in the College's strategic plan. Dialogue Club. Her research expe­ Bridgewater's reorganization of its academic departments rience lies in the area of scholarship under four divisions was developed by the College's Office of teaching and learning, with a of Academic Affairsover the course of the 2014-15 year. The planned project addressing the new structure will support strategic plan initiatives including pedagogies of public discourse. developing new academic programs, intensifying the quality of Dr. JeffreyPierson, Professor of existing programs, improving Communication Studies, will head pre-professional and graduate the Division of Communications, school preparation programs, Fine Arts and Literature, which developing new strategies includes the Departments of Art, for resource sharing and Communication Studies and The­ management, and building ater, English and Music. Pierson Dr. Jefrey Pierson opportunities and communi­ earned his bachelor's degree from cation networks for faculty North Carolina State University, development. his master's from Temple University and his Ph.D. from Dr. Philip Spickler, Rutgers University. His research interests include television, Dr. Philip Spickler Professor of Physics, will as­ film, popular culture, communication law, argumentation and sume the role of head of the debate, and international media. Division of Natural Sciences, which includes the Departments Dr. Barbara Long, Associate Professor of Health and Hu­ of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, man Sciences, Director of the Athletic Training Program and Physics and Psychology. Spickler, who received his bachelor's Department Chair, will head the degree in physics from Bridgewater College in 1985, also holds Division of Professional Studies. a master's degree in physics from Ohio University and a Ph.D. The new division includes the in physics from The Departments of Economics and College of William and Business Administration, Edu­ Mary. His research in­ cation and Health and Human terests include spectros­ Sciences. She graduated in 1988 copy, solar physics and from Bridgewater College with a acoustics. bachelor's degree in biology, and Dr. Harriett Hayes, holds a master's degree in sports the Lawrance S. and medicine and fitness manage­ Carmen C. Miller ment from the United States Chair in Ethics, is an Sports Academy. She completed Associate Professor of her doctor of education degree Dr. Harriett Hayes Sociology, Department in organizational leadership from Dr. Barbara Long Chair and Co-Director Shenandoah University in 2012. of Academic Citizenship who will now head the Division of Long's research experience includes projects and presenta­ Humanities and Social Sciences. The new division includes the tions on pathogens in athletic training, hydration levels in Departments of History and Political Science, Philosophy and athletes and fall prevention in the elderly. Religion, Sociology and World Languages and Cultures. Hayes earned her bachelor's degree from Kenyon College and her master's and Ph.D. from Brandeis University. At Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER 3 acrossthemall College Opens New Center for Engaged Learning

On Oct. 14, Bridgewater College officiallyopened its new Cen­ and skills to challenges outside the classroom. TheCenter will orga­ ter for Engaged Learning. The Center is located at Third and East nize existing and new programs to build a culture of responsibility Broad streets. to-and active participation in-local and global communities." TheCenter for Engaged Learningunites three important institu­ Frueh said the Center will also cultivate a vibrant academic tional initiatives at the College-the Zane D. Showker Institute for environment that is characterized by members who "embrace active Responsible Leadership, the Kline-Bowman Institute for Creative lifelong curiosity, peaceful problem solving and the responsibilities Peace building and the new Wade Institute for Teaching and Learn­ of!eadership." He said the Center will work to build new norms of ing. In addition, several existing programs under the Office of Aca­ engagement by "creating more opportunities forstudents to experi­ demic Affairs,including the Foundations in Liberal Arts (FILA) ence and appreciate the joys of a liberal arts education." general education program, study abroad, endowed lectures and Frueh said the Center brings together core academic curricu­ convocations, the Flory Fellows Honors Program and the Center lum and extra-curricular programs that enhance and intensifythe for Cultural Engagement will also finda home in the Center for academic experience. Engaged Learning. Bridgewater has named the following individuals as directors At the dedication and open house on Oct. 14, President David who will report to Frueh: W Bushman announced the naming of the new Wade Institute for Anne Marsh, Coordinator for the Center forEngaged Learning Teaching and Learning, named in honor of Ben and Janice Wine and Director of Study Abroad; Dr. Robert Andersen, Director Wade, both members of the class of 1957. Thenaming recognizes of the Kline-Bowman Institute for Creative Peacebuilding; Dr. the Wade's contributions to the College throughout their lives and Randall Young, Director of the Zane D. Showker Institute for their service to higher education, including Dr. Wade's legacy as Responsible Leadership; Dr. James Josefson, Director of the BC's first Provost. Wade Institute for Teaching and Learning;Joanne Harris-Duff, "The mission of the Center is to initiate, facilitate and promote Director of the Center for Cultural Engagement; Dr. Brandon the integration of classroom learningand student engagement;' said Marsh, Director of the Flory Fellowship of Scholars; Dr. Stanley Dr. Jamie Frueh, a Professor of History and Political Science and Galloway, Director of Convocations; and Ernest "Skip" Director of the new Center. "Student engagement is defined by en­ Burzumato, Director of Endowed Lectures. thusiastic, creative participation in practices that apply knowledge

The mission of the Center is to initiate, facilitate and promote the integration of classroom learning and student engagement:'

-DR. JAMIE FRUEH, PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE AND DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR ENGAGED LEARNING

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Carol Scheppard Chosen as CoB Moderator-Elect

Dr. Carol A. Scheppard, Vice Presi­ dent and Dean for Academic Affairs, has been chosen as moderator-elect of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, in an election of new denominational leadership. She will serve as moderator-elect for next year's Conference in 2016, and as moderator for the 2017 Conference. Scheppard is a member of Lebanon Church of the Brethren in Mt. Sidney, Va. She grew up in New England, living at various times in Thomaston, Conn., Salem, Mass. and Putney, Vt. It was in Putney where she first encoun­ tered the Brethren, joining Genesis Church of the Brethren under the leadership of pastor Paul Grout. With blessings fromthe Genesis community, she completed her master of divinity degree at Princeton Theologi­ gious studies from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. cal Seminary and was ordained. When not engaging in the work of higher education, she enjoys Scheppard also holds a bachelor's degree in special education time on her small farm, sharing life with a rescued and adopted me­ from Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass., and a doctorate in reli- nagerie including two goats, a horse, a dog, two cats and four fish.

Four former star athletes will be inducted into the Bridgewater College Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 6. The ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Nininger Hall Gymnasium. The inductees for 2015 are Diana Beard '87, Bill Duke '66, Sarah Pritchett Hayward '03 and Mark Luiggi '85. The Bridgewater College Athletic Hall of Fame was established to honor those who, by outstanding achievement in athletics at Bridgewater College and service thereafter, have made lasting contributions in the community, government, church and/or workplace. Members of the Bridgewater College Athletic Hall of Fame are selected annually by the selection committee from nominations submitted by staf, alumni and friends of the College.

BC Gains National Media Mentions as President Emeritus Phillip C. Stone Asswnes Sweet Briar Leadership

On July 2, Bridgewater College President in August due to financial and enrollment ing the Chronicle ofHigher Education, Emeritus Phillip C. Stone became the woes, but a "Save Sweet Briar" campaign Washington Post, USA Today and ABC 12th president ofSweet Briar College near among alumnae and supporters raised $21 News, among others. Amherst, Va. million in pledges, elected a new board and Stone, a member of the Bridgewater Stone's ascension to Sweet Briar's propelled Stone into the school's top leader­ College class of 1965, ser ved as Bridge­ presidency came afi:er a highly publicized, ship position. water's seventh president from 1994 to four-month battle over the school's future. The "saving ofSweet Briar" made national 2010. He returned to campus last spring, In February, the former president and board news, catapulting Stone into the spotlight. his 50th class reunion year, to deliver the of trustees announced that Sweet Briar, Along with him, Bridgewater College was Commencement address to the BC Class foundedin 1901, would permanently dose mentioned in myriad publications, indud- of 2015.

BRIDGEWATER 5 acrossthemall Bridgewater Announces Hiring of New Associate Dean in Student life

Margaret "Meg" Dutnellhas joined the College as the Associate liberal arts foundation and leadership;' said Dutnell. "I, too, believe Dean of Students. She comes to Bridgewater from the University in a community that focuses on the person as a whole, including the of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, N.C., where she was Director of all-inclusive elements of the mind, body and spirit." Campus Life. She noted that, in today's society, it is imperative that students "We are very excited develop a strong foundation ofknowledge that is based in goodness, to have Meg Durnell join truth, beauty and harmony. the department of stu­ "This knowledge;' she said, "is significant in the students' growth dent life as the Associate into well-rounded citizens, capable ofthinking critically, communi­ Dean of Students;' said cating effectivelyand making a differencein their communities and William Miracle, Dean beyond." of Students at Bridge­ Dutnell, who earnedher Ed.D. in educational leadership from water. "Her breadth of WesternCarolina University, has spent a number of years working experience and depth in college and university student-life positions. At the University of knowledge will serve of North Carolina-Asheville she worked as assistant director of stu­ Bridgewater students dent development and director of student activities and integrative well. Meg's enthusiasm for this particular job, accompanied by her learning.At the University of Central Florida in Orlando she was can-do attitude, will allow her to have an immediate impact." associate director of student activities, and at Midway College in At Bridgewater, Dutnell's responsibilities willinclude coordinat­ Kentucky she worked as director of student activities. ing staffdevelopment opportunities for the Department of Student Dutnell is a member of the American College Personnel Associa­ Life,directing operations of the student conduct system and over­ tion, the National Orientation Directors Association, the North seeing student housing. Carolina Personnel Association and the SouthernAssociation for "I truly resonate with the College's history, mission, core values, College Student Affairs.

Harris-Duffis New Director of Center for Cultural Engagement

Joanne Harris-Duff'98 of Staunton, Va., and mentor for under-represented students; and was a football and basketball cheerlead­ has joined the College as the Director of the and working directly with multicultural and er for the Eagles. She earnedher master's Center forCultural Engagement. She comes in liberal studies from Hollins University to Bridgewater from Mary Baldwin College, where she studied social sciences. where she was the Director of Diversity and At Mary Baldwin, Harris-Duffalso Advocacy. worked as an instructor of sexuality and "Many people on campus know Joanne gender studies and was a cultural compe­ Harris-Dufffrom her years here as a student tency educator and a safe zone training and from the many times she has been back officer.She was also a mental health youth here in recent years to help build programs;• counselor at Ly nchburgJuvenile Services said Dr. Jamie Frueh, Director of Bridgewa­ and a mental health support services super­ ter's Center for Engaged Leaming. "Having visor at Valley Community Services Board Joanne back on campus full time will create in Staunton. energy that willcascade throughout the Harris-Duffis a member of numerous student body and help the campus meet the professional associations, including the goals of the strategic plan to be an open and Association of Higher Education and Dis­ welcoming community that explores our ability,the National Association of Student differencesin the context of an underlying, AffairsProfessional s, Gay Allianceand the encompassing humanity." National Association ofMental Illness. Harris-Duff'sduties include developing first-generation students to ensure that they She is also the author of]ustLike Other and implementing programs that deepen connect with appropriate campus resources. Couples-But Without Rights, which details cultural awareness and understanding; Harris-Duffreceived her bachelor's de­ her family's journey towards winning the providing inter-cultural interventions, gree in English from Bridgewater in 1998. right to be married in Virginia. mediation and support services to students While at Bridgewater, she helped found the and staff; serving as an advocate, counselor Black Student Association, played softball

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SHRM Chapter Wins Superior Rare Bible at Bridgewater College Nominated for Merit Award Statewide Preservation Program

TheVe nice Bible-which was printed in Italy in 1482-83 and now reposes in the The Society for Human Resource Reuel B. Pritchett Museum Collection at Bridgewater College-was a nominee in the Management (SHRM) has awarded a Virginia Association of Museums' Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program. 2014-2015 Superior Merit Award to The program is designed to build awareness of artifacts that sometimes need constant the Bridgewater College SHRM stu­ daily care and of the important work that museums do to maintain their collections. dent chapter fr providing exceptional The "Top 1 O" honorees are selected by an independent review panel of collections and conservation experts from the Library ofVirginia, Preservation Virginia, Virginia growth and development opportunities Conservation Association, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and an to its student-chapter members. independent conservator. TheVe nice Bible, which is also known as the Biblia Latina cum postillis Nicolai de SHRM is the world's largest association Lyra, 1482-1483, was donated to Bridgewater in 1954 by the Rev. Reuel B. Pritchett. devoted to human resource manage­ It is listed on several important lists of incunabula-the first printed books-and is ment. Representing more than 275,000 printed in Latin. The 2,715-page volume contains some untranslated, handwritten professional and 20,000 student mem­ annotations and features some capital letters illuminated with gold lea£ Some pages bers in more than 160 countries, the feature decorative flourishes. It is bound in vellum. Stephanie Gardner, Special Collections Librarian at the College's Alexander Mack association serves the needs of human Memorial Library, said the Bible needs basic cleaning and conservation as well as re­ resources professionals and advances housing to a more suitable environment. the interests of the human resources "It is an honor to participate in the program and to share profession. with the College and local communities some of the cura­ torial work that we do with special collections, in­ The Bridgewater chapter earned the cluding theVe nice Bible:' said Gardner. "The award based on the number of activi­ Bible was housed in a special showcase ties it completed from April 1, 2014, to for many years. We discovered, March 31, 2015. Recent initiatives that recently, that while beautiful, the housing was not provid­ led to the award include the chapter's ing proper preservation for fcus on addressing the skills gap this important artifact. problem and fr its involvement with "It's a special privilege the Shenandoah Valley professional to be a steward of this chapter. rare part of history:' said Andrew Pearson, Director of The chapter will be recognized in the Mack Library. SHRM's publications and at conferences.

"This is the furth year in a row fr re­ ceiving merit recognition and our third year fr the Superior Merit Award;' said Dr. Lou Pugliese, Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Administration at Bridgewater and adviser for the stu­ dent chapter. "We couldn't be prouder of the student work that goes into this achievement and our relationship with the Shenandoah Valley SHRM profes­ sional chapter that gives our SHRM club outstanding support:' Alumni and students joined President Bushman (above) to help move in BC freshmen on August 21. "Welcome to Our World" was the theme for the event.

BRIDGEWATER 7 acrossthemall

Bridgewater Welcomes Twelve New Faculty Members

Bridgewater College welcomes 12 new full time faculty mem­ Martin Kalb asAssistant Professor of History and Szymon Stojek bers for the2015-16 academic year. as Visiting Assistant Professor oflnternational Studies. Kalb earned David Morris joins the Department of Chemistry as an Instruc­ a Ph.D. in history from Northern Arizona University. Stojek holds tor, Stockroom Manager and Chemical Safety Officer. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from The University of Georgia. a master's in chemistry from The University of Sheffield and a The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science wel­ master's in chemical methodology and design from University of comes Cheryl Downs as an Instructor of Mathematics and Janne Newcastle-upon-Tyne, both in the United Kingdom. Flory as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Information Systems

The Department of Communication Studies welcomes Jessica Management. Downs holds an M.S. in mathematics from Mar­ Brophy as anAssistant Professor and Lisa Ady Dewey as a Visiting quette University. Flory earned a Ph.D. in information systems Instructor. Brophy earneda Ph.D. in communication fromthe from Virginia Commonwealth University. University ofMaine, and Dewey holds an M.P.A. from the Univer­ Joining theDepartment of Physics is Jason Ybarra as a Visiting sity of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government. Assistant Professor. He earnedhis Ph.D. in astronomy from the Joining theDepartment of Economics and Business Administra­ University of Florida. tion is Marcellina Hamilton as Associate Professor of Business Grace Martin joins the Department of World Languages and Administration. She earneda Ph.D. in organizational leadership Cultures as an Assistant Professor of Spanish. She holds a Ph.D. in from the University of Maryland, EasternShor e. Hispanic studies from the University of Kentucky. Hope Rias has received a teaching fellowship in the Department Ian McNeil 'O 8 has been promoted to full time Assistant Profes­ of Education. She earned an M.A.T. in education fromBrown sor of Chemistry. He joined Bridgewater in August of2013 as a University. VisitingAssist ant Professor. He earneda Ph.D. in physical chemis­ Nicole Yurcaba '10 joins the Department of English as an In­ try fromthe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. structor. She received a master of humanities in English from Tiffin Lacey Johnson '07 has been promoted from adjunct to full time University. Instructor ofMusic. She received an M.M. in piano performance Joining theDepartment of History and Political Science are from James Madison University.

The Bollingers Bridgewater College has been home and alma mater to generations of family members. Parents, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren­ there's just something about Bridgewater that keeps them coming here. The Bollinger family is a case in point. Pictured seated are David Bollinger'63 and his wife, Janet (Huffman) Bollinger'62, of Sebring, Fla. Standing behind them, from left to right, are Glenn Bollinger'87 and cur­ rent students Andrew Bollinger'16 and Josh Bollinger'l 7, all of Bridgewater. The photo was taken by Glenn's wife, Debbie.

Want to be considered as a Legacy Family for this space in the maga­ zine? It's easy. Gatherthe Bridgewater College graduates in your family, take a high resolution (I MB or larger) photo and ema il it to us with a description of who's in the picture You can submit Legacy Family photos to [email protected].

8 FALL 2015 A BRIDGEWATER TRADITION

Giving back-two words with which the Bridgewater College community is intimately acquainted. Since its founding, Bridgewater's people have mirrored the College's guiding virtues of goodness, truth, beauty and harmony by bettering the world in ways too numerous to count. Whether serving on local boards or helping to improve the lives of people in foreign lands-and everything in between-the faculty, staff, students and alumni of Bridgewater have approached giving back earnestly and with dedication. The pages of Bridgewater have frequentlytold their stories-the alumni who serve in the Peace Corps, helping bring knowledge and higher standards of living to people in far-flungregions of the globe, or who devote their specialized talents to needy communities here and abroad; students who combat sexual assault, aid the homeless and work for peace in theMiddle East; the facultywho address environmental issues and staffwho work forthe preservation of American Civil War sites; and the supporters who establish scholarships and foundations that enable students to continue reaching out to the world. These are but a few examples of the ways Bridgewater College has contributed to society. That tradition, and that concept, are alive and well at Bridgewater today. The needs of the community, whether local or global, continue to grow, and Bridgewater's people continue to rise to the challenge. This issue of Bridgewater focuseson telling some of their stories, presenting in broad strokes some of the many ways in which the Bridgewater College community shares with the world the great, good fortune thathas blessed their lives, in the hopes that they, in turn, will positively affect the lives of others. ridgewater's students have, over the "She told the story of an immigrant from Erickson said. "The students also developed Byears, extended themselves well beyond Iraq who had come here with his family, a slide show presentation set to music for the borders of the College in many ways and when he was asked what it was like to the dinner." and in many venues. Thanks to a revision live in the U.S.,he said, 'no more bombs;" After the dinner, Erickson's students took of the Personal Development Portfolio said Erickson. "That powerful statement to the podium to talk about their experi­ (PDP) program at the College two years caught my attention. I started to talk with ence with Skyline Literacy's learners and ago, students in Ben Erickson's "Sites of Elizabeth about the possibility of my what they gained from it. Struggle" class found themselves connect­ students interviewing some of her learners. "I remember one student, Kamilla ing with people they most likely would not I wanted to give my students a chance to be Voznuk, talking about how her family otherwise have met. exposed to people who have had different immigrated from Ukraine and how it was Erickson, an Instructor of Commu­ experiences than their own." interesting to talk with someone who had nication Studies at Bridgewater, said a Erickson said his students spent from 20 an experience that related to hers;' said large component of the revised PDP was minutes to an hour talking with English­ Erickson. "They even spoke to each other in a service project of some kind. To assist language learners, as well as people who their native language a bit." faculty with this segment of the program, were preparing for their citizenship test. Erickson said he had other students who the College brought in representatives from The students developed their own sets of had little experience outside of the Valley non-profitorganizations in the Harrison­ questions that, mostly, dealt with what the and who were amazed at some of the learn­ burg area. Each representative, he said, gave interviewees missed most about their home ers' stories and experiences. The students, a presentation about their organization. countries, what their journey to the United he noted, seemed to connect with them as Catching his attention was the presenta­ States had been like, what they most liked people, not just as "immigrants." tion of Elizabeth Girvan, Executive Director about the U.S. and what adjustments they "I think it illustrates the power of a story of SkylineLiter acy in Harrisonburg, a non­ had had to make once they got here. and storytelling;' he said. "If you can con­ profit dedicated topromoting learningand "My students then took quotes from nect with them on a personal level, I think literacy throughout the Shenandoah Valley. their interviews and photos of the learners it becomes more about humanity than The organization uses trained volunteers to to prepare table tents for the 'Thanks for nationality. It was great to see Bridgewater provide needs-based instruction for adults in Giving' dinner that SkylineLiteracy holds students connecting with members of our Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in every year to recognize their volunteers, do­ local community." literacy, English and citizenship. nors, board members and other supporters;'

10 FALL 2015 Meeting Community Needs by Charles Culbertson

ne of the best examples of faculty 0 and students jointly working to assist those in need can be found in the personal and community health class of Dr. Jill W. Lassiter, an Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science at Bridge­ water College. Our Community Place Since 2009, Lassiter and her students have partnered with Our Community Place (OCP), a Harrisonburg, Va.-based center dedicated to providing support and activities to people struggling with poverty, addiction and difficultlife circumstances. Dr. Jill Lassiter' students help build exercise stations at Our Community Place in Harrisonburg. Lassiter, who also serves on the OCP board of directors, requires students in her class to be active with the organization, which shows them how difficultit can be to work assessments. Once the programs have been has resulted in projects that range from as­ with people who don't share their enthusi­ approved by Mercy House staff, they are sessing health needs and designing exercise asm for exercising. presented to the residents-but not by the equipment to fundraising and building "They learn something about working students who developed them. relationships. with a demographic they're unaccustomed "These programs are developed in the fall "I require my students to perform service to:' she said. "It emotionally challenges by one group of students and are presented because I think it's harder to judge people them. But just as importantly, of course, in the spring by an entirely differentgroup once you've heard their stories and walked what they're doing helps these members of students:' said Lassiter. "Necessarily, the and talked with them:' she said. "It gives of the local community become involved programs must be complete and detailed in the students a valuable and completely and to interact in a healthful pastime that every way." different perspective. I can tell the stories crosses racial, social, educational and physi­ Lassiter is involved because she feels of these people over and over again, but it cal boundaries." strongly about the missions of the organiza­ doesn't have the same effect as experiencing Mercy House tions. it firsthand." "I feel a great deal of compassion for Her students also work with Mercy people who are struggling with difficultlife Currently, Lassiter's students are involved House in Harrisonburg, an organization in a program that encourages OCP's clients circumstances, especially with food insecu­ that feeds, clothes and houses homeless to become physically active. Between 3 rity:' she said. "I have witnessed that in my families with dependent children in a safe and 5 p.m. every Thursday, students visit own family, and I have a connection to what community, while assisting with services OCP and offerto engage the clients in they're trying to do." that will allow clients to overcome barriers games including ping-pong, dodge ball and While her students are initially involved that have led to their situations. Frisbee. Lassiter said her students-who are in OCP and Mercy House because of a Using surveys, Lassiter's students assess passionate about being healthy-don't have class requirement, a genuine commitment the needs of Mercy House's residents, and much experience trying to motivate people to community service is ofi:enthe result, then develop formal, one-hour health­ who don't share their passion, and that the a commitment that remains long afi:erthe promotion programs based on those personal interaction for those two hours course is completed.

BRIDGEWATER 11 ers don't continue to return;' Brazill said. Classes are aimed at educating and connect­ ing the prisoners to available resources and employment followingtheir release. Brazill is also on the board of directors forGemeinschafi: Home in Harrisonburg, a transitional home for non-violent offenders dealing with substance abuse. His fervent desire is to demonstrate that these various efforts are making a difference,through data collection and research. " "\Vfhat do you want them to be like At the state level, prisoner re-entry Brazill has been happy to foster the W when they get home?" That's the programming has been focusedon those in involvement of many students, both in the key question Tim Brazill, Associate Profes­ department of corrections (DOC) facilities sociology major and in the crime and justice sor of Sociology at Bridgewater College, operated by the commonwealth, where ded­ minor, in various roles related to prisoner asks his students to consider when they icated resources and training are available. re-entry. "Students ofi:enget exposed to think about how society should treat pris­ Because of this, the HRP Re-entry Council this work through classes in the crime oners who will one day be released. It's also decided to focuson providing resources to and justice minor and get excited about been a motivating force in his dedication to those in local jails. The council facilitates the possibility of helping create positive prisoner re-entry programs and education. re-entry classes and rotating workshops on change. They then seek out internships at Brazill came to Bridgewater College in key topics-including parenting, employ­ Gemeinschafi: Home or other non-profit 2004 to develop the crime and justice minor ment, anger management and financial agencies providing re-entry services, as well in the Department of Sociology. Required management,-at the Rockingham-Harri­ as the local jails, the Harrisonburg Men's classes in the minor include Adjudication sonburg Regional Jail, along with classes for Diversion Center, other DOC facilitiesand and Corrections and the Senior Practi- the Ro ckingham-Harrisonburg prisoners Commonwealth Probation and Parole of­ cum in Crime and Justice. These classes in housed at the Middle River Regional Jail in fices. Many BC graduates find employment particular interact with the correctional Augusta County. in this field soon afi:ercommencement. field through touring facilities and placing Brazill not only takes part in teaching Three formerstudents have been employed students in the field for the practicum. As re-entry classes at the jails, but he also serves at Gemeinschafi: Home alone, and one is a Brazill made connections in the commu­ in numerous roles forthe council. He is Shifi:Superv isor there now." nity through teaching these classes, he was the secretary for the full council, manag­ Brazill continued, "In the Department eventually asked to be part of new initiatives ing communications and attending the of Sociology, our mission is to put our for prisoner re-entry. quarterly meetings. He is also a member of 'Imagination in Action.' As my students and He officially joined the Harrisonburg the action committee, which is the re-entry I carry out scholarship in the area of pris­ Rockingham Page (HRP) Re-entry Council council's version of an executive commit­ oner re-entry, we are simultaneously taking in March 2012, joining the heads of the tee; the chair of the pre-release committee, action to strengthen services and to smooth department of social services and office which governs the activities and classes held out road blocks forthese returning citizens. of probation and parole and a number of in the jails; and is in charge of data manage­ When they come home and create success­ volunteers. The HRP Re-entry Council is ment forthe council, as they try to learn fullives for themselves and their families, one of 42 regional councils that have been more about the population they serve. we all win.'' foundedacross Virginia as a result of the "The goal is always to 'disrupt the cycle' Virginia Adult Re-entry Initiative. and prevent recidivism, so that the prison-

12 FALL 2015 Practicing Philanthropy Student Support Foundation at Bridgewater by Karen Doss Bowman '91

n aspiring social worker, Ashley Clark, project to promote environmental aware­ A'17, is applying classroom lessons to ness at the school. real life as President for the newly founded The organization was established last Student Support Foundation. The organiza­ spring on Bridgewater's campus, with a core tion, sponsored by the Morgridge Family group of about 12 students. They developed Foundation, will allow her to advocate for bylaws, established procedures and elected fellow Bridgewater students in need by pro­ officers.The process includes privacy pro­ viding small grants for emergencies such as tection for applicants as well as methods to textbook purchases, study abroad expenses verify their needs. The club hopes to recruit or graduation supplies. more members in the fall and will begin "It seemed to fit perfectly with what I'm advertising their mission and accepting ap­ passionate about-giving to other people plications for funds. "I believe I'll learn and helping others:' said Clark, a sociology The group's adviser, Dr. Jamie Frueh, Pro­ major from Lynchburg, Va. "I believe that fessor of History and Director of the Col­ how to help others I'll learn how to help others in the commu­ lege's Center for Engaged Learning,says the nity and to know what the needs are." Student Support Foundation will provide in the community The Student Support Fund is a youth another way outside of the classroom to and to know what philanthropy club found in high schools keep students engaged in their community and colleges throughout the country. At the and learninghow to be responsible citizens. the needs are." beginning of each academic year, the Mor­ "The Morgridge Family Foundation fits - ASHLEY CLARK '17 gridge Family Foundation awards $4,000 with Bridgewater's philosophy of student to each club, to be distributed as needed to empowerment:' said Frueh. "The students support other students on campus. The club will learn about philanthropy and how the members are responsible for establishing philanthropic process works. They also will an application process and guidelines to develop leadership skills through the experi­ determine which requests will be granted. ence that benefit them as they go out in They also must keep a detailed record of their communities and become full-fledged each transaction, write a budget, submit an members of the democracy. They will learn annual report and grant report that includes to work with other members of their com­ a success story. munity to solve problems." According to the Morgridge Family Foundation, the Student Support Foun­ dation "strives to give students hands-on experience in the grant-making process, to make their school and community a better place." The student-driven Student Support Foundation is required to raise $250 each year, as well as to participate in a "green"

BRIDGEWATER 13 A Place for Living by Mary Kay Heatwole

eeking an alternative way for students BC takes nearly 20 students each year. The Sto spend their spring breaks-in lieu of trip is managed by student leaders, while the traditional beach scene-Bridgewater Miller lends counsel and troubleshoots. College chaplain Robbie Miller and five Sometimes students are able to work with students opted for working with Habitat for the people whose house they are helping to Humanity in inner-city Newark, N.].,in the build. "It puts a face on the work they are spring of 1996. doing;' noted Miller. When they came back to campus after For 18 years, either Miller or other faculty their Newark trip, two of those students, and staffmembers have been traveling with Roberta Rinker '97 and Greg Chester '98, BC students all over the southeastern Unit­ set to work creating a campus chapter of ed States during spring break. In addition Habitat for Humanity. One of the campus to visiting Miami three times, groups have chapter's agenda items was to plan a Spring traveled to Philadelphia, New Orleans and Break Collegiate Challenge with Habitat for Independence, Mo. They also have visited Humanity to Miami for the spring of 1997. Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North and In January of 1997, Melissa Jett, class of South Carolina and Texas. 1999, was struck by a car on College View "I believe these Habitat alternative spring Drive and died from her injuries. break trips are among some of the most "Melissa was this very outgoing, vivacious, significantand memorable experiences that Melissa Jett '99 service-oriented student who I was just get­ our students have;' stated Miller. "We talk ting to know;' said Miller. about transformative education, and these Jett was planning on being a part of the trips really are transforming for some of our Habitat photos by Natasha Hudok '13 Collegiate Challenge in Miami-a dream students." and Holly Donahue '14 that was cut short. Many of her friends and As the firstdirector of what was then the classmates decided to make the trip in her College's Service-Learning Center, Miller memory. As a result, the group of fivestu­ implemented the Melissa Jett Community dents in 1996 grew to 40 students making Service Award. the trip to Miami one year later. "Jett demonstrated a heart for service and During the Collegiate Challenge, students it seemed only natural to name the award work with local Habitat affiliatesdoing after her;' Miller said. construction projects. Since the trip in 1997,

14 FALL 2015 l•·►i·HI

Good Sports: Athletes Give Back by Mark Grifn '79

uring the 2014-15 school year, the Bridgewater College athletic D teams not only excelled in competition but were also winners in the community. Each team foundits unique opportunity to "give back" to the greater campus community throughout the year. The fall athletic teams got the year of service offto a great start. Thefield hockey team hosted a "Stick It to Cancer" game against Randolph-Macon in October. Team members sold T-shirts with all proceeds being donated to the National Foundation for Cancer Research. Members of the women's soccer team and coach Mike Van Horn took time to read to kindergartners and first-graders at Stone Spring Elementary School in Harrisonburg, Va. Bridgewater's athletic teams have also given back to the commu­ nity in the followingways: » Coach Erin Albert's volleyball team hosted a "Dig Pink" game against Hollins University. Donations and fundraisingbenefited the Side-Out Foundation to raise breast cancer awareness.

BRIDGEWATER 15 Rachel Kinsey '18 and Kenneth Waught '14 read to area children.

>> The baseball team held an "It's On Us" Harrisonburg and Rockingham County ticipated in the "Read With An Eagle" promotional game to raise awareness of Canteen Valentine's Day and Luau program, where they regularly visited sexual assault. The team also spent time dances. John Wayland Elementary School in cleaning the National Forest around Bridgewater to read with the students. » Since 2000, Coach Mike Clark and his Switzer Dam in Rockingham County. football team have hosted one of the » During Sexual Assault Month, Coach >> The men's and women's cross country top-producing blood drives by Virginia Mic Grant and his men's lacrosse team teams worked the local High-School Blood Services in the state. hosted an "It's on Us" game to raise Cross Country Invitational, the city­ awareness of how to help student­ » During the winter season, Coach Jean county meet and the Family Weekend athletes learn the warning signs when Willi and her women's basketball team meet. They also worked a day at the someone is a victim of sexual assault. took part in their annual "Think Pink" Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham game that raises money for the Kay >> In the spring, the men's soccer team County helping disabled adults with life Yow Cancer Fund. Yow, who coached held a benefitgame to help support the skills. at North Carolina State, fought along soccer team at Blue Ridge Christian >> Bridgewater College equestrians partici­ battle with cancer before dying. The School in Bridgewater. The Goal-a-than pated in the Relay for Life cancer fun­ team donned pink uniforms, collected contest, which included alumni, raised draiser and hosted the annual Horses' donations at the gate, held a raffie and $3,000. Christmas event, proceeds from which bake sale and raised $1,400. >> The men's and women's tennis teams went to combat hunger. » The men's basketball ream hosted its an­ assisted the Bridgewater Retirement >> The men's golf team participated in the nual Don Glick Memorial Tournament Community with Christmas decora­ annual Relay for Life cancer fundraiser. in December. During the two-day event, tions and held a free tennis clinic at the >> The women's golf team also participated fans donated canned food as admission, Ironwood Community Center. which was donated to the local food in the Relay for Life and volunteered at >> Coach Ryan Bennison's men's soc- bank. Team members also conducted a the Rockingham County Retirement cer team helped Aletheia Church in free basketball clinic, which was attended Community Auxiliary Show. Addition­ Harrisonburg set up classrooms at by 80 youngsters. Throughout the year ally, the team worked with the Arc of Eastern Mennonite High School. Team the men's basketball team also par-

16 FALL 2015 members also assisted people in the County for a reading blitz. They read can inspire them to be lifelong learners." community who needed help moving 10,000 pages to preschool and elementary Bridgewater Athletic Director Curt and held a Goal-a-than to raise money students in the area. Kendall said he is excited that Bridgewater's for local soccer. "We were thrilled when Bridgewater Col­ student-athletes are involved in the commu­ The week of April 6-10 was designated by lege Athletics approached us and wanted to nity and are giving back in so many ways. the NCAA as Division III Week. During donate their time and talents during Divi­ "Their commitment to service is a reflec­ that week, BC's Student Athletic Advisory sion III week:' said Laura Toni-Holsinger, tion of Bridgewater College's long-standing Council had more than 500 Bridgewater Executive Director of the Harrisonburg/ tradition of giving back to the communitY:' athletes who partnered with the United Rockingham County United Way. "By serv­ he said. "We are very proud of the contribu­ Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham ing as mentors, Bridgewater College volun­ tions our student-athletes provide to our teers are modeling positive behavior that community."

Funding Community Service TheR. Coleman and Anne MurrayReid Endowment Fundfar Community Service by Charles Culbertson

erforming community service is a laud­ involved with and helping the community:' address the problem and a budget outlining Pable pursuit, but it ofi:enbears a price said Anne Reid. "We knew that if they had the funds needed to finance the project. tag. While faculty and staffare ofi:enable to the opportunity to do these things outside Grants are generally awarded for projects meet the financial demands of community the College, they would gain valuable expe­ to be completed within one semester, but service projects, students frequently are not. rience helping others." the selection committee can consider a With this in mind, R. Coleman (Sam) and The endowment, which is now fully project requiring an entire academic year Anne Murray Reid, members of the class funded, provides grants to individual stu­ for completion. of 1960, established the R. Coleman and dents or student groups who need financial Students have utilized the funding made Anne Murray Reid Endowment Fund for assistance to carry out a College-sanctioned available by the Reids to complete com­ Community Service. community service project. Annual earn­ munity service projects including raising The Reids were inspired by the com­ ings from the endowment allow project awareness and funds for the American munity service component of the College's funding in the range of$50 to$1,500, Cancer Society, promoting environmental Personal Development Portfolio (PDP) although larger awards are possible depend­ sustainability, conducting a local book program and established the endowment ing on the availability of funds. drive, providing professional develop­ in February 2006 to help strengthen that Students requesting a grant must submit ment awareness for disadvantaged youth component of the program. a two-page proposal to a selection commit­ and utilizing music to upliftpeople and to "We established the endowment because tee. The proposal must describe the prob­ promote humanity by participating in free we were very interested in students being lem to be addressed, the project that will community concerts.

-ANNE MURRAY REID

BR IDGEWATER 17 Food For Life by Charles Culbertson

or Deborah Dunn-Frederick, there is Fone immutable truism when it comes to nutrition and wellness: The students then prepare "You can't talk to people about nutrition packages of food that the if they don't have food to eat." USDA will dispense to Hope Dunn-Frederick, an Instructor ofNutri­ Distributed Inc., a food bank tion and Wellness at Bridgewater, draws located in Harrisonburg, Va. upon her vast clinical dietetics experience But her students' involvement to impress upon her students this single goes far beyond that. Theyalso overarching fact and uses it to guide them package and deliver other food through an academic and community­ items donated to the organi­ service program with two important out­ zation from grocery stores, comes: feeding the hungry and nurturing a churches and individuals. sense of caring among her students. "We package fresh produce It all begins in Dunn-Frederick's com­ and talk with the volunteers munity nutrition class, in which she and her and recipients about ways to students study and discuss U.S.Depart­ use the food that's been do­ Clockwise: Deborah Dunn-Frederick; students in her nutritional ment of Agriculture (USDA) commodity nated and how to prepare the science class study and discuss USDA commodity food programs; food programs. It is in the classroom that food;' said Dunn-Frederick. produce is boxed at Hope Distributed Inc. in Harrisonburg, Va. Dunn-Frederick shares her knowledge of "Overall, it is a hands-on expe- hunger and impresses upon her students the rience with all ages of people receiving the "The students' involvement in the com­ necessity of addressing it. food, and also with many diverse cultures." munity leads them to take an active role in "One out of four children go to bed While all nutritional science students are the lives of the people who live near them hungry every night in our country;' she said. required to take the class and to participate and can also foster empathy and compas­ "Childhood is when the human brain de­ with the Hope Distributed project, the good sion for others;' Dunn-Frederick said. "It is velops or doesn't. Without nourishing food, will and concern for a basic human need at rewarding and a confidence builder when not just filling food, that development can't its core goes beyond academic requisites. students reach out to others in the commu­ nity and see how their actions can help and "The students' involvement in the community leads improve the lives of others." She said that students just being present, them to take an active role in the lives of the people packing food, distributing it and sharing who live near them, and can also foster empathy and information about nutrition knowledge is helpful and appreciated from this group of compassion for others." - DEBORAH DUNN-FRrnrn1cK people. "It also demonstrates to the community that Bridgewater College students are occur. Our elderly also sufferfrom food Dunn-Frederick said friends of students in caring and respectful individuals;' Dunn­ insecurity, and the working poor as well. the class have also volunteered with their Frederick said. "The experience has taught Thereis so much excess food that certainly families at the food bank. In addition, my students even more than they can learn we should not see people going hungry. We students oftencontinue to volunteer at Hope in a classroom. Their words, not mine." have a way to distribute it to people who Distributed-or another food bank in their need it and don't have any other means." home areas-afterthe class is finished.

18 FALL 2015 ly fishing is more than a pastime to Jim Area near Waynesboro, Va., that opened in through participation in civic organizations, FJosefson, Associate Professor of Political 2011. whether that's a special interest organiza­ Science at Bridgewater College. To him, it's As part of the effort, Josefsonand his tion such as Trout Unlimited or the Rotary an avocation that encompasses a passion for fellow chapter members spoke to local land­ Club. All are opportunities to "take respon­ improving the health of fisheries and rivers, owners to negotiate access and worked with sibility in the community." His goal is to taking responsibility forthe environment various entities in local and state govern­ show how citizenship operates and train the and modeling how to be a better citizen in ment, including the Virginia Department next generation to contribute as well. one's community. of Game and Inland Fisheries. Regarding Josefson wants to introduce his Bridge­ A longtime member of Trout Unlimited, the establishment of the fishery, he said, water students to this aspect of citizenship, an organization dedicated to the conser­ "It's not just about a desire to fish. It's about too. He's the adviser for theFly Fishing vation of coldwater fisheries and their a desire to create the kind of environment Club, which started in 2014 and provides watersheds across North America, Josefson where wilder fish grow and thrive." a new opportunity for students to partici­ is currently the president of the Shenan­ Working in partnership with local busi­ pate in the intersection of recreation and doah Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited and nesses, community members and govern­ environmental responsibility. worked with the chapter to create a new ment is ultimately a model of citizenship, fishery, the South River Special Regulations he explained. It might be part of a job or

BRIDGEWATER 19 Bridgewater Gradjs Commitment to Underserved Populations Reaches Africa by Karen Doss Bowman '91

s a primary care doctor for more than 30 years, Allen Clague '50 was dedicated to providing health care to A underserved people. His contributions had a signifcant impact on the communities he called home-from serv­ ing as a volunteer physician at the Roanoke County Pediatric and OB-GYN Clinic and as one of the Roanoke Free Clinic's frst physician volunteers to helping establish a free clinic in Henderson County, N .C., and initiating a program that distributed free medi­ cations valued at over $100,000 to low-income people ineligible for Medicaid. "It's an idea I've had for a long time, that I didn't turn people away [from my practice];' said Clague, an Alabama native. "When I was in solo practice, if someone couldn't pay, they just needed to tell me, and I'd continue to see them. I always had the idea that people who needed help should get help:' One of Clague's mostg recent eforts is bringing improved health care to Kampala, U nda, where he and his wife, Naoma, helped establish the Allen Medical Center.g The clinic, which opened in 2011, is run by Jane Namug [Kabanda], MD-an obstet1ician/ gynecologist whom the Clagues frst sponsored through Christan Children's Fund (now Child Fund International). Initially established to provide OB-GYN services for women, the clinic has transformed into a community facility that serves the diverse needs of a population that has for many years lacked quality medical care.

20 FALL 201 5 "We thought we could help Jane's country by helping her in a "For women in my home country, this will mean treatment with profession that is sadly lacking there;' said Clague, who practiced expertise with the best options of treatment that can be offered;' familymedicine in Kingsport, Tenn., Roanoke, Va., ( where he she said. "I will have to spearhead advocating forscreening, treat­ spent 30 years) and Bridge­ ment and research facilitiesin Uganda to make gynecologic cancer water, Va. "She was a young treatment better. I am hoping for an increase in the number of person who had aspirations, cancer survivors.'' and we helped her fulfillthose with the idea that it would Hope for a Bright �uture be one way we might have an The Clagues hope that Jane will be able to help train other future impact on her." doctors and expand her impact throughout Uganda and beyond. They see her as a role model of leadership and service to others in A Childhood Dream her community. "So many times you don't know if you've had an affector not;' Come True Clague said. "In this case, we have direct informationon what our Naoma Clague and her first support has been able to accomplish.'' husband, David, now deceased, Though the Clagues have never been able to travel to Uganda began sponsoringNamugga to see the clinic they helped fund,they plan to stay involved and about 30 years ago, when she continue supportingJane's work. was in elementary school. By "We wouldn't give up on it now;' said Mrs. Clague, a former the time she was about 14 years teacher and librarian. "We've got too much invested, both emo­ old, she decided she wanted to tionally and financially.'' become a doctor. As forJane Namugga, the generosity shown to her by the ''At that time I took care of Clagues throughout her lifehas been inspirational. She appreci­ my grandmother who had a ates the opportunities their support has provided forher and her stroke from high blood pres­ family, and she plans to give back to her community in the coming sure;' recalledNamugga via an years. email interview. "Every time "People like Allen and Naoma Clague might not know it, but she needed position chang­ they have indirectly contributed to improvement of health care LEFT TO RIGHT: Naoma Cague, Jane ing she would call me and say, Namugga and Alen Cague in my community in many different ways;' she said. "Because they 'Jane, come and be a doctor gave me an opportunity to study medicine, I have a better socio­ and help me.' Those years were lifechanging for me, and I realized I economic status than the people who gave birth to me. That puts needed to help those in need.'' When the Clagues married 21 years ago, they continued to­ gether to support N amugga through college and medical school. They have admired her persistence through the challenges of pursuing an education-particularly forgingthrough the finalyear of medical school while pregnant with her firstchild. When the couple decided to support her through college and medical school, they specifiedthat they wanted her to practice in Uganda to help improve health care in her community. The Clagues think ofNamugga as one of their own children and an integral part of their family. Janefeels the same affection for the Clagues, who she met for the first time in June during a trip to the United States. "Their support has meant the world to me;' said Namugga, who Dr. Jane Namugga works in her ofce in Uganda. has two children, Naomi, 5, and Lauryn, 3, with her husband, Charles Kabanda. "It has been the backbone of my education and it me in a better financialposition to help other needy children that has made me blessed and so privileged. At a certain point in my life, require education or assistance to develop a career.'' they ceased being just my sponsors, but my parents-so they are "Their support has served as a lifeexample that everything I my American mum and dad. They went to all the extent a parent do, I do it to the best of my ability, and I do not hold back help would go to have the best for their child. I am forevergrateful.'' whenever I can offerit;' she added. "I really do not know how to Namugga currently is being trained in gynecologic oncology thank them except to be the best I can be and carry on their legacy. through a two-year fellowship at Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. I thank God I was able to meet them in my lifetime. My education Once she completes the training, sponsored by the University of was a smooth sail through. They changed my life forever, and I will CaliforniaSan Francisco, she will be Uganda's first gynecologic do the same for others.'' oncologist.

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Left to right: Lam with a Honduran family; the construction of a new house; and a fmily poses proudly in font of their newly constructed home. (Photos courtesy of Kevin Lam)

or most of the year, you can find Kevin Lam just about congregation in Honduras. Lam jumped at the opportunity. anywhere on campus, in any kind ofweather, knee-deep He began his work by performing myriad tasks as a construction in projects designed to keep Bridgewater College beauti­ helper, all the while picking up the language a little at a time and fuland functional. getting to know the Honduran people. As a whole, he said, they FBut around December of every year, Lam-who is Landscape are extraordinarily friendly and welcoming of strangers and will do and Special Projects Supervisor at Bridgewater-disappears to whatever they can for you despite having limited resources. spend as much as three weeks in a balmier southern clime. How­ "If you go to visit a family,you can expectto receive a Pepsi when ever, don't expect to receive a postcard fromMyrtle Beach; Lam you get there;' he said. "It's something special to them. If you go to goes much furthersouth than that-to the Central American several houses in a day, you're going to get a Pepsi at each place, so nation of Honduras. you should be prepared forthat." Lam doesn't forsake the Shenandoah Valley forHonduras' Acclimatizing himself to the sweltering heat and navigating a tropical weather, or for the country's emerald waters and brilliant language he didn't know were only two ofthe hurdles Lam faced. white beaches. A working vacationer, he helps build houses for Equally as daunting was seeing the raging poverty and deplorable people who live in squalid, oftenunsanitary and unsafe structures living conditions ofa people whose income averages between $150 that are fabricated from scavenged building materials. It's a hard, and $200 a month. hot and often challenging way to spend his time off,but, forLam, "People who have houses with cinderblock walls and a concrete it's a labor oflove and one he wouldn't trade for anyone's idea ofa floorare doing well;' Lam said. "They're a step up fromeveryone traditional vacation. else. Many rural houses are made from scraps. People take metal Lam, who has worked at Bridgewater since 1995, became barrels, flattenthem out and use them forwalls and roofs. Odds involved through the Mt. Olivet United Brethren Church in Mt. and ends of sticks and other pieces of wood that they findlying Solon, of which he is a member. In the 1980s, Bob Eberly,a United around actually form the structural support. Dirt floorsare com­ Brethren member in Pennsylvania who was a contractor and mon." former missionary, made regular trips to Honduras to erect church Hurricane Mitch in 1998 was a game changer for everyone buildings because of the rapid growth in that country. In 199 2 involved in the Honduran project. he asked Lam ifhe wanted to join him and other members of the The storm, which made landfall just east of La Ceiba with winds

11 lf you go to visit a family,you can expect to receive a Pepsi when you get there. It's something special to them. If you go to several houses in a day, you're going to get a Pepsi at each place, so you should be prepared for that." -KEv1N LAM

B R I D G EWA TE R 23 Clockwise from top: Lam in the library of a Honduran school; boys haul frewood to their new ho me; a church in the village of La Ceiba; and three Honduran children relax with smiles in the back yard of their new home.

of up to 130 miles per hour, produced the worst flooding in Hon­ houses. He has had ample opportunities for delving into the cul­ duras in the 20th century. It destroyed more than 35,000 houses ture and lives of the people, and lends a helping hand when he can. and damaged 50,000 more. As much as 20 percent of the country's 0 n each trip he arrives with a load of items procured and donated population was lefi:homeless. The president of Honduras estimated in the United States, including school supplies and laptops. that 50 years of economic development had been wiped out. Once, as he and his brother were walking by an elementary "Bob Eberly said our church's discipline advocates the elimina­ school, the teacher flaggedthem down and motioned them inside, tion of poverty and providing decent housing for everyone, and where they were regaled with a horrifying story. Some time earlier, that he didn't see much of that:' said Lam. "So he shifted from a gang member had gone inside the full classroom and shot one of church-building construction toward building houses for people the teachers, thinking, erroneously, that she was a gang member as who didn't have them, especially in the wake of Hurricane Mitch." well. Some children hid under their desks, others fled outside. Lam said Eberly purchased 15 acres of a former orange orchard The core of the story was that many of the children now had in the La Ceiba area, keeping as many of the old orange trees as he emotional problems as a result of the shooting; Lam and his could, and laid off90lots for homes. Lam and his fellow volunteers brother were asked if they had contacts in the United States who then began to devote 100 percent of their efforts toward building could help. Lam alerted his church's headquarters and efforts are homes in a communitythey named Monte Hebron. now under way to find help for the children. Eberly and a committee of Honduran church leaders established Lam also brings back to the guidelines for which residents were most in need of the houses that States a unique collection of would be built and laid out a few rules foroccupancy, as well. Lam colorfuland durable handbags Keep up with Lam and his said that in addition to donating "sweat equitY:' home recipients one mother crochets from plastic Honduran adventures at the pay $20 a month for three years in order to own the homes. Also, shopping bags and table cloths. blog, "Rura I Honduras: The Trials he said, recipients are not allowed to sell the houses for quick He sells them here and returns and Triumphs of Daily Life; at: cash-and thereby become homeless again-but were able only to the money to the mom. ruralhonduras.word press.com pass the houses along to family members. Lam, who is now proficientin In addition to building houses for the homeless and those af­ Spanish, tutors school children fected by Hurricane Mitch, Lam's church builds them for pastors in English. He said while the who are retiring and who will no longer have homes provided to governmentof Honduras requires English classes, most of the them by their churches. teachers don't actually know English. They simply tr y to teach it Lam said the finishedhouses have concrete floors, walls made from a book, with sketchy results. from cinderblocks and roofs of zinc. Louvered glass windows are When asked why he does it all, Lam said his reasons are selfish­ protected by welded-in metal bars-a necessity in a country where that he enjoys it, but it's also a way to do small things that eventu­ security isn't always the best. The homes also have an indoor bath­ ally make a big difference. He also pointed to the Bible, and this room with shower and an outdoor "pila;' a concrete laundry sink from 1 John 3, verse 17: with a scrub board. Materials for the houses are obtained locally "But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in and are paid forby donations from the church and its supporters. need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in Each house costs approximately $8,500 to build. h!ill.. ," Lam, of course, doesn't spend all his Honduran time building

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by Karen Doss Bowman '91

etired BC professor Grace Stein­ degree from the University of Missouri. berg takes pride in the accom­ She and David moved to Harrisonburg in plishments of her former students. 1975, when she began teaching at James She enjoys receiving Christmas Madison University-a position she held cards showing pictures of their growing for fve years. She started her own dress­ families; catching up with them over making business for a year before joining lunch and reading about their successes the Bridgewater faculty in 1981. in newspaper articles. Now, she enjoys gardening, taking care "It's rewarding to hear from former of her home and walking through her students and to read about what they're neighborhood. These walks have given doing;' saidSteinberg, who lives in Har­ her the chance to meet neighbors she risonburg, Va., with her husband, David. never knew well during her years at "I enjoy looking back and thinking about Bridgewater. She also still sews some, the good times that we had:' mostly making gymnastics leotards for her great-nieces. She recalls trips with fashion merchan­ dising and interior design students­ The Stein bergs, who don't have children, riding in Bridgewater's 15-passenger enjoy spending time with their four vans-touring mansions in Newport, R.1.; nieces, three nephews, 11 great-nieces visiting New York City and touring furni­ and four great-nephews. Since around ture design studios in Hickory, N.C. She 2001, they have sponsored "Camp Grace;' especially enjoyed the times students hosting a few of the younger great­ would stop by during ofce hours. nieces and great-nephews for 10 days or "I enjoyed just shooting the breeze so. During these visits, they have taken about academics or about their families;' the kids on trips to Virginia sites such as Monticello, the Museum of American Steinberg said. "I enjoyed teaching at said, laughing. "It's been fun to reconnect Frontier Culture, Montpelier and James­ Bridgewater because I really felt like I got with family and with childhood friends. town. to know the students with the smaller I didn't have time to do all these things class sizes:' "We want the kids to experience what's when I was teaching:' Steinberg retired from Bridgewater in available in Virginia;'Steinberg said. Steinberg enjoys catching up with former students 2008, after teaching at the College for 27 Retirement also has given the Stein bergs and invites them to contact her at grace/ 226@ years and serving as Chair of the Depart­ a chance to reconnect with Grace's two comcast.net. ment of Family and Consumer Sciences. sisters and their spouses. Tgether, they During those years, she taught courses have taken numerous trips around the primarily in clothing textiles and fashion country, including a visit to The Moun­ merchandising. tain View Grant Resort and Spa in New Hampshire, where her father worked as a Steinberg, who began sewing at age nine through 4-H, earned her bachelor's server during his youth. degree from William Woods College (now "I realized why my dad loved fancy William Woods University) and a master's things after visiting this resort;'Steinberg

B R I D G EWA TE R 25 ABOVE: Group photo at the lndaba Hotel in Johannesburg. RIGHT, TOP: Guided tour ofan infrmal settlement or shantytown in Soweto near Johannesburg, given by one of the residents. RIGHT, BOTTOM: Hluhluwe-lmflozi Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal Province. BC Alumni Abroad: South Africa 2015 In May of 2015, 33 Bridgewater College alumni and friends, along his family, wasa real treat that only furthersolidified my connections with President and Mrs. Bushman, journeyed to South Africa.The to Bridgewater and the amazing people that come together at this trip was led by Dr. Jamie Frueh, Professor of History and Political institution." Science and Director of the Center for Engaged Learning, who, since Louis Sanchez, Admissions Counselor 2007, has led both students and alumni to South Africaon six occa­ and BC class of2010 sions. Frueh has made many personal trips to the nation, as well-so many that he says, "I have spent more than two years of my life in "It was a rewarding trip in that we were able to learn about a new South Africa, if you addit all together." Below are some impressions culture while traveling throughout the country. Combining learning of the 2015 trip from Frueh and alumni who participated. with travel is really amazing. I was impressed that no matter where you go, even in areas with extreme poverty, you're welcomed with Jamie Frueh, Professorof History and Political Science open arms." "The Alumni Abroad trip to South Africaand Zambia was an TtayneSpangler, BC class of1953 adventure in the best sense of the word. We experienced the natural Carol Spangler, BC class of1956 topographical beauty and animal wildlife of Africafirst hand, and there were many opportunities foreveryone to push the comfort "This trip showed us some of the natural diversity of the land­ zones typical of our own culture. vineyards, sugar cane and aloe fields, penguins and rock rats. And, of More importantly, we interacted course, the wild animals that so many go to see. The tour of Man­ with people who understand the dela's prison on Robbens Island was sobering. We were touched by world so differently and learned the words of our guide who was also a political prisoner there with about their cultures and values. Mandela. Besides organizing a trip that Wayne's most exciting excursion was his early morning microlight would maximize these experi­ Bight over Victoria Falls. It was funbeing in the same hotel as the ences, my contribution was to President of Zambia who was there to open a UN conference. Carol provide occasional presenta­ enjoyed watching the baby lion play with Wayne and, as the oldest tions on the historical, social, female in the group, playfully accepted being called Mama, a term Wayne Spangler '53 meets a baby lion. economic and political context of respect for older women in South Africa. Our canoe trip on the of what we were seeing. Doing all this with members of the BC Zambesi River showed that the two of us still have things to learn community fromages 19 to 85, including President Bushman and after 61 years of marriage."

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Avenlea Thomas '13 (front row: 5th from left) and Stephen Howard '12 (behind Avenlea) were married June 27, by Henry Eggleston Jr. '02. Stephen previously worked for the Admissions Officeat BC and now works at James Madison University. Avenlea teaches at Pleasant Valley Elementary School. The couple lives in Harrisonburg, Va.

Email your news on births, deaths, 1944 1960 marriages, job changes, achievements, etc., DR. ELIZABETH GLICK-RIEMAN RAMONA WHETZEL of La Verne, to [email protected] of Ellsworth Maine, and CHAR­ Calif., stays busy working at her LOTTE WEAVER ANDERSON church and volunteering with Login to bridgewateralumni.com of Concord, Calif., enjoy a 71-year the library and the local disaster friendship that began in the preparedness group. music department at BC. Elizabeth Or, mail to Ofce of Alumni Relations, published her ffth book, The College Box 40, Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, 1965 Unfnished Feminist, a memoir, in VA 22812 On April 21, DR. WANDA RAN­ April of 2015. DALL FERRELL of Centreville, Va., Remember to include your name, maiden was named the 2015 Distinguished name, class year, spouse's name and class year 1958 Alumnus from the University of if applicable, mailing address, phone and email DR. ED JEFFRIES of Lakeland, Tennessee's (UT) Department of address. Please avoid using abbreviations and Fla., was inducted into the Polk Physics and Astronomy. The award limit your submissions to 75 words or less. County (Fla.) Sports Hall of Fame. recognized her accomplishments We look forward to hearing from you! This is his fourth "hall;' which in leading the U.S. Department of includes Bridgewater College, Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Florida Southern College and the Measurement (ARM) Climate Re­ Sunshine State Conference. search Facility to be recognized as the world's premier ground-based

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observations fcility advancing Boards Association. The Valley Re­ climate research. She earned her gion consists of 16 school districts/ Ph.D. from UT and was elected boards in the Shenandoah Va I ley. American Meteorological Society Fellow in 2013. She retired in 2014 1989 afer 20 yea rs in leadership. KENNETH S. STROUPE JR., of RALPH MACPHAIL JR., of Charlottesville, Va., was nominated Bridgewater,Va., has donated his for a 2015 Emmy Award for Best extensive collection of Howdy Instructional Programming that he Doody memorabilia to the Jerome co-produced with University of Vir­ Lawrence and Robert E. Lee The­ ginia Professor Larry J. Sabato. The atre Research Institute at The Ohio eight-hour series of video lessons State University. explores the legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Kenneth is associ­ 1966 ate director and chief of staf of the CHARLES SHIPP and Kathy have UVA Center for Politics. adopted a daughter, Hope, who is six years old. The family lives in 1995 Woodstock, Va. MIKE FAUS of Richmond, Va., was voted the Virginia Chapter of the 1980 National Wrestling Hall of Fame DR. AUDREY PUCKETT CH URCH 2015 Coach of theYear. During his has been elected as the 2016-17 14 years as a wrestling coach at American Association of School New Kent High School,the team Librarians (AASL) president. She wi II serve as president-elect du r­ ing 2015-16. She is an associate Paul Shaver '04 eared a master of divinity degree from Bethany Theological Seminar in May 201 S. He fives in Staunton, Va. professor and graduate program coordinator at Longwood Univer­ sity in Farmville, Va. Before joining 2002 2004 Longwood, she was a school SARAH WYANT MITCHELL and MICAH MORRIS and Casey have librarian in Lunenburg County (Va.) has won eight district champion­ Tdd have their second daughter, a son, Parker Isaac, born Sept. Public Schools. She earned her ships,four regional titles and Hannah Lynn, born Feb. 9. Sarah 25,2014. The family, which also Ph.D. in education from Virginia fnished in the top four in state is a research laboratory supervisor includes a daughter, Bailey,lives in Commonwealth University. competition eight times. He also is at the Institute of Human Virology. Quicksburg, Va. 1987 a history/special education teacher The family lives in Baltimore. ELIZABETH CUPP PACKER and at New Kent. Matt have a son, Emmett Frank, KEVIN D. HENKEL and BruceW. 2003 born July 12. The fmily,which Bosselman were married June 13. 1999 MICKI RIGGS CAVINESS served includes another son, Garret, and Kevin works in the technical ser­ DR. KENNETH NEWBOLD be- in the U.S. Air Force fr four years. a daughter, Rebecca,lives in Mount vices department of McKee Foods came provost of Goshen College in She, along with her husband, Sidney,Va. Corporation in Augusta County. Goshen, Ind.,on July 1. Previously, Ryian, and two sons, Bryson and The couple lives in Waynesboro, Va. PAUL SHAVER earned a master he was associate vice provost for Jayson, lives in Portsmouth, Va. of divinity degree from Bethany 1988 research and scholarship at James In May 2015, DR. SARAH R. Theological Seminary in May 2015. Madison University, where he HUFFMAN earned a Ph.D. in ap­ He lives in Staunton,Va. In May, RON RAMSEY of earned a doctorate in strategic plied linguistics and technology Staunton, Va., was re-elected to leadership. from Iowa State University. She has the Staunton City School Board, 2008 accepted a post-doctoral position of which he has been a member SETH CARPENTER and Joyce have 2000 in the Academic Communications for 10 years and is serving as chair a son, Wyatt, born Sept. 2, 2014. and Program in the Graduate College until June 30, 2018. In April, at the MELISA GRAY GREENE Seth spent four years in the U.S. Mathew have a daughter, Reese at Iowa State to continue her regional Spring Forum,he was Air Force. The family, which also Lillian, born Jan. 1. The family lives research. elected to serve as chair of the includes a daughter,AbigailWright, in Fredericksburg,Va. Valley Region of the Virginia School lives in Abingdon, Va.

B R I D G EWA TE R 29 CHAD and ELIZABETH FLEISH­ married June 6 by NICHOLAS MAN RHODES '10 have a daugh­ 2011 PICERNO, campus police chief at 2015 ter, Ava Claire, born April 11. The TYLER and COURTNEY SHACK­ Bridgewater College. The couple CINAMA SOPHIE MUGOMOKA family lives in Dayton, Va. ELFORD BROYLES have a daugh­ lives in Yale, Va. of Leesburg, Va., attended Athgo ter, Sydney, born Feb. 8. The family lnternational's sixth Global In­ JENNIFER UPSHAW of Freder­ STEPHEN HOWARD and AVEN­ lives in Manassas, Va. novation Forum at the Wo rid Bank icksburg, Va., is trafc and continu­ LEA THOMAS '13 were married headquarters in Washington, D.C. ity assistant for Alpha Media, a CALLIE INGRAM CLARKE and June 27, by HENRY EGGLESTON on Aug. 12-14. Attendees join media company that owns 99 radio Daniel have a daughter, Everly JR. '02. Stephen works at James teams and collaboratively generate stations across the United States. Layne, born May 4. The family lives Madison University and Avenlea startups. At the end of the forum, in Penn Laird, Va. teaches at Pleasant Valley Elemen­ the teams with the most promising tary School. The couple lives in 2009 startups were awarded Innovation Harrisonburg, Va. KIM FORBES and David Mellinger Grants. were married Sept. 6, 2014. The couple lives in Newville, Pa. 2013 AVENLEA THOMAS (see Stephen 2010 Howard '12). MEGAN SMITH MCKEE and Jim have a son, Maverick James, born 2014 Jan. 19. Megan teaches ffth grade Holy Leann Bird '12 and Marshal CHRIS MICHAEL was named at Sandy Hook Elementary School Wood Dunn '12 Teacher of the Year at Linville­ in Strasburg, Va. The family lives in Edom Elementary School. He Maurertown, Va. 2012 leads art classes at Linville-Edom ELIZABETH FLEISHMAN and Peak View and Lacey Spring HOLLYLEANN BIRD and RHODES (see Chad Rhodes '08). elementary schools. He received an MARSHALL WOOD DUNN were engraved clock and a cash award.

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MABLE STRITE KINZIE '40 of member of Elkhart City Church of '50 of Roanoke, Va., died May 22, a charter member of the Valley Roanoke, Va., died July 20, at the Brethren. at the age of 90. He was a U.S. Players and performed in many the age of 96. A member of the HOBERT "HOPPY" BODKIN '49 Merchant Marine. He worked for plays at the Barter Theatre. He was Troutville Church of the Brethren, of Bridgewater, Va., died on May Hercules Powder Co. for 20years a member of the Mill Creek Church she taught Sunday School and was 21, at the age of 91. He served as and then worked 18 yea rs for the of the Brethren. He enjoyed search- a member of the church choir fr a combat Marine inWorld War 11, Environmental Protection Agency ing for relics in CivilWar camps and 60 years. She played the accordion, including a reconnaissance and as a quality assurance specialist. battlefelds. violin and harmonica. mine-clearing mission in Okinawa He received several bronze awards THE REV. CHARLES WALTER LOIS ARTHUR LEE '44ofNew and the assault and capture of for his work with the quality of pol- GREEN '52 of Fairplay, Md., died Bern, N.C., formerly of Linville, Va., Peleliu. He retired as a regional lution measurement systems. He April 12, at the age of 96. He died July 2, at the age of 92. She sanitarian for the Virginia Depart- atended the Windsor Hills Baptist served in the U.S. Merchant Marine worked at Rockingham County ment of Hea Ith after 30 years of Church in Roanoke, Va., for many in 1946 and accompanied a load Farm Bureau. service. He enjoyed hunting and years. of cattle to Poland as a Seagoing MARV RUTH WEVBRIGHT the outdoors. He is survived by his VERLIN WRIGHT BAKER '51 of Cowboy. He was a member of MARCUM '45 of ljamsville, Md., wife, Phyllis. Waynesboro, Va., and formerly Allensville Church of the Brethren, died March 26, at the age of 90. DR. FAY JAYNES REUBUSH '49 of Stuarts Draf, Va., died June where he served as pastor for 65 She earned a master's degree from of Harrisonburg, Va., died April 2, 26, at the age of 92. He served in years. Hewas a lifelong farmer and Towson State Teachers College. at the age of 88. She earned M.Ed. the U.S.Navy during World War a vendor at the Hagerstown City She taught music in the Baltimore and Ed.D. degrees from the Univer- II in both the Pacifc and Atlantic. Farmer's Market for more than 60 City Public Schools for more than sity ofVirginia. She was employed He worked for 32 years at ACME years. 20 years. She was a member of the by the public schools of Charlotte Visible Records. He was a member ROBERT GARLAND "BOB" Frederick Church of the Brethren, and Rockingham counties and by of the Waynesboro Church of the REEVES '52 of Bridgewater, Va., where she sang in the choir. She James Madison University. She was Brethren. He is survived by his wife, died May 13, at the age of 84. He was a docent at the Brunswick a member of the First Presbyterian Emma Jean. and his wife, Eva Mae who survives, Railroad Museum. She and her Church in Harrisonburg. DR. THOMAS ELMER WAGNER founded and operated R.G. Reeves husband performed with the Go- SUSAN PATRICIA "PAT" MYERS '51 ofWaynesboro, Tenn., died Construction Inc. from 1962 until Getters musical group. BOOTHE '50 of Floyd, Va., died June 20, at the age of 89. He his retirement. He was a member JAMES H. MASON '48 ofNorth May 23, at the age of 85. She served in the U.S. Army Air Force of the Bridgewater Church of the Manchester, Ind., died May 27, at taught elementary and high school duringWorld War II from 1944-47 Brethren and served on the board the age of93. His wife, Dorothy, for 25 years in Loudoun and Floyd and in the U.S. Army Dental Corps of trustees for Oak Lawn Cemetery. died May 21, at the age of91. He counties, the Trust Territory in the from 1955-57. He graduated from He was active in the community served in Civilian Public Service South Pacifc and the Flandreau the University of Maryland Dental and a Bridgewater Ruritan with 50 from 1942-46. He received a de- Indian School in South Dakota. School and practiced dentistry for years of perfect attendance. gree in occupationa I therapy from She retired in 1980 and moved to 40years in Mechanicsville, Md. He JAMES EDWARD HOV JR. '57 of Richmond Professional Institute. Floyd, where she was activities co- is survived by his wife, Betty. Harrisonburg, Va., died May 30, at Before retiring inNorth Manches- director at SkylineNursing Home. VALLEY PENCE BAKER '52 of the age of 86. He was a U.S. Army ter, he lived in Elkhart, Ind., where Later, she worked at the Jessie Weyers Cave, Va., died March 24, veteran of the Korean War, serving he worked as an occupational Peterman Library. She is survived at the age of 94. He retired from in the First Calvary Division in therapist with Oaklawn Mental by her husband, Lowell. Baker Brothers in Staunton, Va., Korea and Japan. He attended the Hea Ith Center. He was an active RAYMOND C. "ROCKY" RHODES after 30 years of service. He was State Police Academy and was an

BRIDGEWATER 31 EMLYN HARLEY KLINE '49, a life trustee of Bridgewater College, passed away July 20 at the Bridgewater Retire­ ment Village. He was 87. Born in Manassas, Va., on April 8, 1928, he was the son ofWilmer and Nora Harley Kline. He marriedVera Louise Compton, who survives, on Apri 112, 1953. A lifelong resident of Manassas, Kline was a dairy farmer and devoted member of the Manassas Church of the Brethren. After World War II ended, he was one of the Seagoing Cowboys that delivered cattle to war-torn Europe. In the early 1950s he volunteered with BrethrenVolunteer Service and spent several years in Greece. He traveled to China in 1975 on an agricultural tour when that country opened up to western tourists. He was a member and served on the board of the Soil and Water Conservation District of Prince Wi II ia m County for many years. He was elected as a member of the board of trustees fr Bridgewater College in 1985. In 2000, he became a life trustee of the College. He was an avid pilot who received his license at the age of 16 and a downhill skier. After attending Bridgewater College, he gr aduated fromVirgi nia Tech and enjoyed spending time with his extended family and friends.

ofcer for the Harrison burg Police Va. In retirement, he substituted, He spent most of his career as a and a frst-year student at Bridge­ Department from 1959 until retir­ taught driver's education and senior software developer, specia I­ water Co liege, died Sept. 9 at ing in 1990. He was a member of drove the activity bus at Cape Hat­ izing in the hotel and gaming Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Va. Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church. teras School. He is survived by his industry and retail sofware, in the She was from Ladson, S.C., and is SAMUEL MILES POPE '57 of Rich­ wife, Shaun. Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nev., area. He survived by her parents, June and mond, Va., died March 13, at the MARIANN MOORE VAN BUREN was an accomplished sailor and Mark Reid; paternal grandparents, age of 8. He served in the U.S. Air '63 of Fishersville, Va., and frmerly pilot. He was a champion skeet and James and Ida Reid; and aunts, Force and received various medals. of Waynesboro, Va., died June sporting clay shooter. He enjoyed uncles and other relatives. He retired as general manager for 12, at the age of 73. She was a backcountry skiing, hunting, fy William P Poythress Pharmaceu­ secretary at Crompton Industries fshing, sailing, golfng, camping, ticals after 30 yea rs of service and for many years and later managed diving and biking. later retired as district manager The Statler Brothers Gift Shop. She REBECCA MEKEEL HARDING from Central Pharmaceuticals in was a member of the Waynes- '79 of Luray,Va., died May 3, afer 1995. In retirement, he worked boro Church of the Brethren. She living with cancer for nearly 20 part-time as a marshal and starter enjoyed gardening. years. She was 57. She earned at the Country Club ofVirginia. He LOIS ANN LUCABAUGH a master's degree in menta I is survived by his wife of 58 years, HARCUM '66 of Midlothian,Va., health counseling from St. Francis BeBe. died June 28. She was a member University in Fort Wayne, Ind., and JAMES L. "GIG" GERHARD '63 of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist a master of divinity degree from of Buxton, N.C., died Apri I 9, at Church. She is survived by her Bethany Theologica I Seminary. She the age of 77. He earned a master husband of 50 years, Gary. was pastor ofluray Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her in education degree from the CHARLES LEONARD "CHUCK" husband, Leland. University ofVirginia. He spent his SNYDER Ill '74 of Bridgewater, career teaching, coaching and as Va., died April 19, at the age of 62. ALEXANDRIA S. REID '19, a an administrator in Woodbridge, history and political science major

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