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Furman Spring 2003

FEATURES

THE GEZORK INCIDENT 2 Was Herbert Gezork a heretic or a scapegoat? An exploration of his case and its importance in Furman's history. by John C. Shelley

LEGAL ACTION 10 Started in 1995, Furman's mock trial program has quickly risen to national prominence. by John Roberts

A HEALING JOURNEY 14 A returnto Vietnam after 30 years helps a veteran come to terms with the legacy of his war-time experiences. by Patrick K. Wiggins

A SCHOLAR'S LIFE 22 A.V. Huff's talents as a teacher and administrator are equaled, if not surpassed, by his eminence as a historian. by Jim Stewart

FURMAN REPORTS 24

PHILANTHROPY 30

ATHLETICS 32

ALUMNI NEWS 34

THE LAST WORD 48

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ON THE COVER

Photographer Charlie Register's keen eye led him to this early spring view of the James B. Duke Library.

organization. At the Baptist World fiancee, Ellen Markus. But soon, with against five Furman professors, each Alliance meeting in Berlin in 1934, their debts mounting, an offer from from a different department (religion, Gezork delivered an address sharply Furman would appear to the newly Classics, English, philosophy and modem critical of Hitler and his regime. The married couple as a true godsend. languages). The board of trustees Nazis responded by dissolving the In 1937, a vacancy arose in the investigated the charges and reaffirmed German Baptist Youth Movement and religion department at Furman when Furman's commitment to historic forbidding Gezork to continue as a professor Frank Pool was granted a two­ Christian faith, but absolved the five Christian pastor. year leave of absence to complete his professors on the grounds that the charges By 1936 the Nazis had become even doctorate at Duke University. Gezork, were vague. more brazen in crushing political dissent, who held a doctorate from Southern Geer faced a similar situation in 1936 and Gezork, fearing for his life, made Baptist Theological Seminary, applied, when a group of influential Baptists plans for voluntary exile. He booked and with the support of strong recommen­ attacked the religious teachings of passage on an American ship and applied dations from distinguished Baptist Professor Edwin McNeill Poteat. for a passport under the guise of a lecture scholars and seminarians who praised Theologically liberal, Poteat was a past tour in the United States. As he walked his scholarship and character, he was president of Furman ( 1903-16) and had up the gangplank, he was stopped by offered a two-year contract as assistant returnedin 1934, at Geer's invitation, two members of the Gestapo who were professor of religion with an annual salary as professor of religion. Geer and the checking the names of passengers against of $2,100. board stood firm against the outcry and a list of persons to be arrested should issued Poteat a letter of confidence. they attempt to leave the country. For­ ennette E. Geer assumed the presi­ Poteat's death within a year momentarily tunately for Gezork, his name was not dency of Furman in 1933 after quelled the opposition, but after the yet on the list. President William J. McGlothlin incident every new faculty hire would Landing in New York with less than and his wife were killed inan automobile be carefully monitored by both sides. $4 in his pocket, Gezork cobbled together accident. McGlothlin leftan outstanding Such was the atmosphere on campus odd jobs and speaking engagements in faculty - much of which he had built when Gezork arrived, and some of his and around the city, including service -whose progressive ideas were creating former students have attested that sus­ as part-time interim pastor of the German strains with South Carolina Baptists. picions about his religious views sim­ Baptist Church. The meager income In 1932, for example, a group of mered as early as his first term. They supported subsistence living and enroll­ ministerial students committed to biblical boiled over during Religious Emphasis ment in courses at Columbia University. inerrancy enlisted the help of the local Week in late February 1938. His financial situation became desperate Baptist Association to bring charges of The speaker was Gordon Poteat, in May 1937 when he was joined by his "liberalism, evolutionism, and atheism" a Furman alumnus and the younger son of Edwin McNeill Poteat. He was Professor of Christian Social Ethics at Crozier Seminary - and just as liberal theologically and socially as his father. Pushing the claim that Christianity is a way of life more than a body of dogma, Poteat attracted much attention and no little support from the majority of students. During a question-and-answer ses­ sion after the speech, a student asked Poteat whether he believed inhell. Poteat replied: "If there is a hell, I'm sure that Jesus will be there! " Many students were puzzled by this remark and later asked Gezork what Poteat had meant. Bennette E. Geer Edwin McNeill Poteat John L. Plyler Gezork, perhaps indicating some sym­ pathy with Poteat, interpreted the remark

Th e board of trustees' treatment of Gezork may have been a fa ctor to meanthat Jesus will befound wherever in President Bennette E. Geer's decision to resign in 1938; like Gezork, human beings suffer. Edwin McNeill Poteat was also attacked for his religious teachings; A few students were also troubled President John L. Plyler encouraged the board to adopt the 1940 by Gezork's off-hand comment in class Statement on Academic Freedom and Te nure. Previous page: Th e main entrance to the old campus. that the story of Samson killing 1,000 Philistines with a single jawbone of an ass had the essential characteristics of

4 a folk tale, possibly constructed around a core of historical truth. The offended Acknowledgments students appealed to J. Dean Crain, a sympathetic member of the board of trustees. Crain helped compile a list I am indebted to Alfred S. Reid's Furman University: Toward a New Identity 1925-75 of charges against Gezork that apparently included denial of the Virgin Birth, denial (Duke University Press, 1976), an excellent starting place for exploring Furman's history of scriptural infallibility, denial of an in the middle of the 20th century. eternal hell and suspicion about revivals. In addition to Reid, I owe much gratitude to several individuals and institutions for Crain then arranged for the board's their assistance. Glen Clayton and his assistants, Carolyn Lancaster and Melissa May, Committee on Social and Religious Life, were pleasant and able guides in the Baptist Historical Collection at Furman, where I on which he sat, to investigate the spent long hours poring through Furman's official records from the late 1930s. Furman's charges. Gezork appeared before the Research and Professional Growth Committee funded a four-day expedition to the committee sometime prior to the meeting Gezork archives at Andover Newton Theological School. Dean Allen, a 1990 Furman of the full board on May 27-28, 1938, graduate who is dean of the faculty at Andover Newton, and Diana Yount, special but I have found no record of this hearing collections librarian, offered warm hospitality and generous assistance during my or of the committee's report. research. Jim Stewart has been a most capable and perceptive editor. Finally, Ellen In his semi-annual report to the Gezork has graciously filled in personal details that are rarely found in official records. board, Geer commended the conversation - John C. Shelley inspired by Religious Emphasis Week and offered an eloquent defense of aca­ demic freedom and freedom of con­ science. He never mentioned Gezork by name, but he did invoke the name reported that Gezork refused to resign; of the Virgin Birth, teaching "too strong of "our beloved Doctor Edwin M. further, Gezork insisted that he had been a social gospel," and denying an eternal Poteat," reminding the trustees of the misunderstood by the Committee on hell (thus implying that those who die attacks on the elder Poteat two years Social and Religious Life and requested without salvation will be given another earlier and of the board's unwavering that he be allowed to speak to the Execu­ chance after death): support for the embattled teacher. tive Committee. Geer, who would soon Pushing his command of English to Clearly, Geer's intent was to defend be gone, excused himself from the de­ its limits, Gezork's apology was direct, Gezork by linking his case to that of his liberations at that point, and the Executive passionate and courageous. It revealed predecessor. Committee agreed, without formal action, a young man still wrestling with many Then, as he finished his report, Geer that Gezork should have a second hearing aspects of Christian doctrine, a consci­ offered his resignation as president, before the Committee on Social and entious teacher committed to giving all "effective in the discretion of the Board." Religious Life. sides of an issue and to sharing his own It is not clear whether Geer's resignation The second hearing took place on struggles, and a Christian convinced that came as a surprise to board members, June 9. Only three of the seven com­ how one lives is more important than the but the resignation seemed to be tied mittee members were present, thereby dogmas to which one assents. to his frustration with the board over depriving the proceedings of the quorum When pressed, for example, Gezork two issues: the athletic program and the necessary to change its official recom­ denied that he ever told his students that unfolding plot to dismiss Gezork. Gezork mendation to the board. Among those he did not believe in the Virgin Birth. is not mentioned by name in the minutes absent was J.D. Crain, the trustee who He framed his response in terms of of the May 27-28 meeting, but there is had initiated the charges. Chairman a student who asks whether one can a cryptic paragraph referring to "certain Richard Clyde Burts, who was sympa­ be a Christian and not take the Virgin matters under discussion [that] would thetic to Gezork, decided to proceed Birth literally. be left to President Geer to work out in without a quorum. Having the foresight "For me," Gezork said, "the question a manner satisfactory to all concerned, to engage the services of a stenographer, of the Virgin Birth is this -I see if possible." Burts left a remarkable transcript of the theologians through the centuries down two-hour conversation. to our days and even in our days on both n the minutes of the June 1 meeting Gezork came with a prepared state­ sides- [those] who believe in it and of the board's Executive Committee, ment, apparently anticipating several those who question or deny it. This we learn more precisely what these areas of inquiry: the VIrgin Birth, heaven seems to me to prove that it is one of the "certain matters" were. The board, and hell, John the Baptist, the infallibility questions that is [not] essential for being without formal action, had instructed of the scriptures, baptism, the blood of called a Christian .... There are men in Geer to seek Gezork's voluntary resig­ Jesus, and revivals. The committee, Germany today in jail for allegiance to nation and, if unsuccessful, to refer the however, carefully narrowed the focus Jesus Christ. If you asked them, 'Do matter to the Executive Committee. Geer to three charges: denying the historicity you believe Jesu-s was bornby a Virgin?' 5 most of them would answer, 'I have never cannot resign is that young Baptists in and dominate more and more our heard much about it'." this country and Europe have looked individual, social, economic, political, Gezork went on to admit his own toward me as a Baptist youth leader. and cultural life." struggles with the doctrine: "As I said, These people would be bewildered if Gezork did admit to the importance before, I personally rather believe in they heard I had been expelled from of some beliefs - belief in a personal the Virgin Birth. However, I am still a Christian college for my doctrine." God, belief in immortality, belief that wrestling with it. If one digs deep into The fundamental disagreement Jesus Christ came as the Son of God into the word of God he will think constantly between Gezork and his opponents was this world to inaugurate the Kingdom of about these things." He then emphasized twofold: Was Christianity primarily God. "I believe in the saving power of his responsibility as a teacher: "I think a creed or a way of life? And should the his life and death, his death on the cross, it advisable to give to the students both college classroom simply be a place for and I believe in his resurrection," he said. sides and help them to come to their own passing on the received tradition, or "I do not regard any one who denies conclusions." a place of critical engagement with that these fundamentals as a Christian .... When questioned as to whether his tradition? It is part of our faith as Christians teaching may have "decried dogma and that we have to talk about these magnified practice," Gezork said, "I put or Gezork, the real miracle of the things." very much emphasis upon the dynamic Incarnation was not how Jesus was Shortly after the conference with of the Christian life. I always put born but how he lived, and that Gezork, R.C. Burts, chair of the Com­ emphasis on the fact that dogma alone meant challenging students to think: mittee on Social and Religious Life, does not mean anything, unless we try "It would have been easy for me just committed suicide. Crain then pressured to follow Christ. It is inevitable for to present to them the material of the the Executive Committee to fire Gezork teachers to be misunderstood at times . course, to have them learn and memorize at its meeting on July 14, but the group . . . Many students tell me my courses it, write their exams, and be done with voted to take the matter to the entire have meant a new and deeper attitude, it. However, I saw in the situation an board at a special called meeting on July and the beginning of a new spiritual life. earnest task and a great challenge. I tried 22. There was a flurry of activity by This has made it impossible for me to to show them that to be a Christian means faculty and students in support of Gezork, resign ....If I did not believe in Jesus more than just to accept a creed and go but the board went on to approve a Christ I would be in Germany now. I to church; that Christian faith must be motion that "Gezork be relieved of left everything behind for my Christian a dynamic power in our lives, affecting his duties ...immediately. " faith and then to be stamped as a radical every thought, word, and deed; that Christ Gezork was notified of the decision is an injustice. Then another reason I is living and that His spirit must permeate by letter in Mexico City, where he was doing research. He did not challenge it, but he did plead for the board to detail "which of my doctrines have been so offensiveor unbearable." Several months later he was called as interim pastor of Clarksburg Baptist Church in West Virginia, and in the fall of 1939 he resumed his academic career at Wellesley College. He would eventually move to Andover Newton Theological School, which he would serve as president with distinction from 1950-65.

had the opportunity to interview Gezork in 1982, and during our con­ versation he suggested two additional factors that may have contributed to his John Bozard Wesner Fallaw William Keys dismissal. The first had to do with cultural mores regarding relationships Th e firing of professors Bozard, Fa llaw and Keys in 1939 prompted inquiries of blacks and whites. Gezork and his from the national office of the American Association of University Professors wife often employed a black gardener and questions from such organizations as Phi Beta Kappa and Th e Duke to work in their yard. Gezork provided Endowment. Opposite: Sirrine Stadium, the symbol of big-time fo otball, transportation because the man had no opened in 1936. Gezork believed his support of Geer's efforts to scale back the fo otball program in 1938 may have contributed to his dismissal. car - and violated a Southern taboo by allowing the man to ride in the front ·seat. Gezork was told that this practice 6 infuriatedpeople in the local community, accustomed to playing," which in those "You vote to fire Gezork, we'll vote for including some trustees. days included Clemson and South big-time football." This is, of course, The second factor had to do with Carolina. difficultto prove - trustee minutes tend athletics. President Geer, long opposed Two months later, the Southern to be sanitized -but it is quite plausible to athletic scholarships, had won the Association of Colleges and Schools in view of the board's preoccupation with support of the board to abolish them declared Furman's athletic situation athletics throughout 1938. shortly after becoming president in 1933. "alarming" and "distressing" and re­ But with the completion of Sirrine quested a full report by December 15. ezork's dismissal set in motion Stadium in 1936, the board had voted, The board responded at its November a series of events that changed the over Geer's strong objections, to reinstate meeting by abolishing concessions for character of Furman for both good athletic scholarships. In early 1938, after athletics and by changing its accounting and ill. Several members of the faculty two years of athletic deficits, Geer tried procedures - designating coaches as soon organized Furman's firstchapter of again to scale down or even drop the faculty and declaring the payment to the the American Association of University football program. Students and faculty City of Greenville for Sirrine Stadium Professors to press for greater protection signed petitions supporting Geer. Among as a capital investment. of academic freedom. Phi Beta Kappa, the signers was Herbert Gezork. Gezork was told by supporters on which had been leaning toward granting But the board was of a different the board that there was not a majority a charter to Furman, withdrew its interest; mind, and at a special called meeting on in favor of his dismissal and that he was it would be another 35 years until the March 15, 1938, it approved a motion the victim of an alliance between those university was granted a chapter. Gordon "to continue the present athletic policy" who opposed his retention on theological Poteat wrote a tribute to Gezork for the and to "maintain football on a competi­ grounds and those who favored a big­ student newspaper, but it was censored tive basis with other institutions we are time football program. Quid pro quo: by the administration.

7 Then, in March 1939, new president "avoid making or approving any state­ Moreover, like Socrates in ancient John Plyler dismissed three faculty mem­ ments which run counter to the historic Athens, he was dangerous because many bers for reason of financial exigency: faith or the present work of Baptists, and students had been captivated by his John Bozard in English, Wesner Fallaw so far as is consistent with the teacher's prophetic passion and his courage in in religion and William Keys in psy­ conscientious view and professional opposing the Nazis. chology. To be sure, Furman was duties he shall advocate and advance the On November 15, 1938, the South carrying a significantdebt, and the board causes fostered by said denomination." Carolina Baptist Convention took the had instructed Plyler to cut expenses. The clause remained a part of faculty unprecedented step of singling out But the firings raised suspicions, as the contracts until the early 1970s, when it Furman for commendation because of three chosen for dismissal were Gezork's was removed by President Gordon W. its dismissal of Gezork. In its resolution, most active supporters among the faculty. Blackwell and Dean Francis W. Bonner which passed overwhelmingly, the con­ And Bozard had unquestioned seniority, in anticipation of a Phi Beta Kappa vention praised the trustees for "purging having been at Furman for ten years and chapter, which was awarded to Furman from Furman University teachers who even serving as dean for a time. in 1973. believe and teach doctrines contrary to In response, the local AAUP, led by the fundamentals of our faith and [for] economics professor Arthur Gwynn as Gezork a heretic? Was he too securing teachers who believe and teach Griffin, contacted the national office, W radical for Furman in the 1930s? our great fundamental and essential which initiated a preliminary investi­ He was certainly more liberal doctrines." Gezork was the scapegoat gation through correspondence with than the typical South Carolina Baptist, whose sacrifice ushered in two decades Plyler. The matter ended without an but it's not clear that his teaching was of harmony between Furman and South official investigation, but pressure from out of line for Furman religion faculty Carolina Baptists. several quarters - SouthernAssociation in the 1930s. Many good things happened during of Colleges and Schools, Phi Beta Kappa After studying Gezork's lecture notes those 20 years, most notably the adoption and The Duke Endowment- convinced from 1937-38, I do not believe that the of the policy guaranteeing academic free­ Plyler of the wisdom of a written state­ content of his teaching was so different dom and the move to the new campus. ment on academic freedom and due from that of his predecessors and col­ But there were costs. First, the incident process. leagues such as Edwin McNeill Poteat sullied Furman's academic reputation Thus, on November 1, 1940, the and Frank Pool. In fact, he seems to and impeded its advance toward aca­ trustees adopted the 1940 Statement have made extensive use of Pool's demic excellence. Surely AI Reid is on Academic Freedom and Tenure. In mimeographed handouts on biblical correct in his assessment that "not for his book Furman University: Toward literature. I suspect that Gezork's pro­ another thirty years would Furman rise aNew Identity 1925-1975, Alfred S. Reid phetic passion and dialogical style in the to such educational prominence." calls this decision "the most important classroom made him seem more radical. Second, the dismissal of Gezork step that Furman ever took to protect the Perhaps, then, we should thinkof Gezork implicated the university in a human quality of instruction and the intellectual not as heretic, but as scapegoat. tragedy: refusing hospitality to a stranger. atmosphere at Furman." In a classic study titled The Scape­ In a letter to the trustees in support of The statement establishes the princi­ goat, French philosopher Rene Girard Gezork, a group of 11 pastors fromacross ple of academic tenure, which recognizes describes how warring factions often the state put it this way: "Because Dr. the freedom of the teacher to teach and divert their hostility to an outsider. With Gezork has faced persecution and publish without threat or interference. no clear resolution in sight, they turn oppression in Germany, and has come It acknowledges the teacher as a citizen their wrath upon a vulnerable stranger to America, a land of religious liberty entitled to civil rights, including freedom who is suddenly identified as the real and freedom of thought, in order that he of speech, and it establishes stringent cause of the discord. Joining forces to might be freeto serve Christ, we consider criteria and due process for the dismissal remove the scapegoat, either by death or it especially unfortunate that he should of tenured faculty. Plyler, with good exile, the parties find common ground meet obstacles to the free service of his reason, would later refer to this as one that ushers in a period of relative peace. saviour. " of his greatest accomplishments. Recall the attacks on five faculty Finally, given the trajectory of The 1940 Statement also allows members in 1932 and the similar protests Gezork's career at Wellesley and denominational schools to spell out any against Edwin McNeill Poteat four years Andover Newton, it is clear that Furman doctrinal limitations, and in 194 1 the later. On both occasions the board stood lost a very talented, conscientious and trustees approved such a clause as a part firm against the attackers. When conflict exemplary teacher. of every faculty contract. The clause flared again in 1938, Gezork was an called attention to Furman's character obvious scapegoat. He was a vulnerable The author is chair of the religion as "a Christian institution, founded and stranger- young, poor, a foreigner with department at Furman, where he supported by the South Carolina Baptist a funny accent, theologically liberal, has taught since 1980. Convention," and bade faculty members heedless of Southern racial taboos, to lead an "exemplary Christian life" and unappreciative of big-time football. 8 I An exemplary life Gezork became known as courageous prophet, superior teacher

Herbert Gezork rarely talked about his dismissal from Furman. sixties, preferring the unity of Christians and others in the He did tell me in 1982 that he had come to view the incident cause of justice. "I have never felt the true unity of the body as a blessing in disguise, for it had launched his remarkable of Christ," Gezork once said, "as deeply as on that memorable career as a scholar, teacher and preacher. He also recalled day in Selma, Alabama, when we marched silently from with a wistful smile the overwhelming support offered him by Brown's Chapel to Dallas County Court House, thousands Furman faculty and students in 1938. There was no evidence of Whites and Negroes of many different denominations, of lingering-bitterness, but Gezork acknowledged the wound led by a Greek Orthodox archbishop, a Baptist minister, left by painful memories of those difficult days. a Methodist labor leader, and three Roman Catholic nuns." Following their brief stay in Greenville, Gezork and his Gezork remained active in retirement, averaging 40 wife, Ellen, moved to West Virginia, where he was called speaking and preaching engagements annually and serving as interim pastor of as a visiting professor at Brown, Harvard and Kanto Gakuin Clarksburg Baptist University in Japan. He and Ellen returned to Germany Church. In 1939 they almost every year in retirement, enjoying especially their moved to Massa­ hikes in the Alps and the Black Forest. chusetts, where he Gezork died in 1984. Ellen survives and divides her time became professor of between Vero Beach, Fla., and Amherst, Mass. social ethics at Andover Herbert Gezork is remembered by colleagues and Newton Theological students as an outstanding teacher and preacher. In the School and lecturer pulpit he was said to have few equals, and his manuscripts at Wellesley College. burn with prophetic vision and courage. He was fearful of At Andover Newton, the toll materialism took on community and personal character. Gezork quickly distin­ He was wary of committees, organizations, institutions and guished himself as especially the state, and he constantly reminded his students an admired teacher that ministry is always fundamentally about people, not Gezork at Andover Newton and eloquent preacher. institutions. Not surprisingly, given his outspoken opposition to Hitler When Gezork retired in 1965, the faculty of Andover in the early 1930s, he was also in demand as a commentator Newton broke with precedent and elected him to give the and interpreter of the events unfolding in Europe. Commencement address. The result was one of his most The Gezorks became American citizens in 1943, and the memorable sermons. The final paragraph, aimed directly at family would come to consist of three sons and a daughter. young men and women about to enter various forms of After World War II Gezork learned that his parents, trapped Christian ministry, reveals something of Gezork's eloquence between the German and Russian lines, had died of exhaus­ and prophetic passion: tion and exposure and were buried in a mass grave. In the five years immediately after the war, Gezork was I salute you, then, as you enter a life in which you pressed into service on three different missions with the U.S. will have more than the average person's share military command in Germany. His most extensive service of joy, of satisfaction, but also of agony and pain. came during a 16-month stint between 1946 and 1948 as People will admire and flatter and praise you, but Chief of Protestant Affairs under General Lucius Clay. His don't take all this too seriously. People will love responsibilities focused on the rehabilitation of religious life you. Accept that love in gratitude and humility. in Germany, which included eradicating the influence of People will despise you. Don't let that break your Nazism and militarism in churches and theological schools spirit. You will be lonely, but never forget that you and advising the U.S. High Commissioner in Germany on are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses and who should be brought to trial for atrocities against the Jews. stand in a noble succession of prophets and In 1950 Gezork was elected president of Andover Newton, priests of the Most High. And may you, in your a position he held until his retirement in 1965. Under his darkest hours, hear the voice from the ramparts leadership the size of the student body and faculty grew sub­ of eternity: "Lo, I am with you always, even until stantially. During this period he also served as president of the end of the world." the American Baptist Convention (1959-60), joined a group of seven other Protestant clergy in a much publicized visit As I read these words last fall, I was moved both by their to Russia, and participated in ecumenical dialogue in both power and by a haunting question: What was Gezork thinking the National and World Councils of Churches. He was when he wrote them? Were his memories only of Nazi granted honorary degrees by a number of Baptist-related Germany and the fearful flight to freedom? Or was he also institutions, including Brown and Colgate. thinking of those dark days in 1938 when he was labeled a He pushed tirelessly for Christian unity but was suspicious radical and driven away by Furman University? of the high-level ecumenical consultations so popular in the - John C. Shelley

9 LEGAL ACTION BY JOHN ROBERTS

IN MOCK TRIAL, THE AT 5:30P.M. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5, members of the Furman mock trial A-team gathered around a van on the Drake University campus in Des Moines, Iowa, listening to their coaches COURTROOM BECOMES A in quiet, disappointed silence. Just a day before, the senior-led team had entered the American Mock Trial Association's CLASSROOM AND STUDENTS National Championship Tournamentwit h a quiet, self-assured confidence. The squad owned a dominating 28-2-2 record in mock trial competitions this year and had two tournament titles EXPERIENCE JUDICIAL to its credit. Tw o months earlier, the team had played the University of Iowa - a tournament favorite and defending national champion - to a draw. PROCEEDINGS FffiSTHAND. Furman had finished in the top 10 of its division at the national tournament each of the previous five years. Many mock trial coaches and officials felt 2003 would be Furman's year. But the team suffered a major setback Friday evening in its first-round matchup against Florida A&M. One judge scored the trial for Furman, but the other gave his ballot to Florida A&M. The result: a split decision. On Saturday morning,the team defeated Dartmouth, but during the Saturday afternoon trial, Furman earned a second split decision, this time against a polished UCLA team. Now, gathered in the parking lot, coaches Linda Vallar Whisenhunt '86, David Gantt '86 and Scott Pfeiffer '88 told the team members that they were mathematically eliminated from winning the national championship. "It was tough, because we had come in confident," says Brad Rustin '03, the senior attorney on the A-team. "We came in second last year and ninth the year before. We thought this would be our year." ILLUSTRATIONS BY JULIE BUNNER During dinner at Cracker Barrel, though, the mockers soon realized that the Furman B-team, composed mostly of underclassmen, was still in the hunt for the national crown. Rustin pulled out his legal pad before dessert was served and began sketching the outline for an improved case strategy for the B-team's Sunday morningmatch against tournamentpower Howard University. 10 In addition to their accomplishments on the national level,

Furman mockers are the four-time undefeated champions

of the South Atlantic Region, which includes five states.

When both Furman teams returned to their hotel at 9 p.m., they headed straight for a conference room. Drinking coffee and Mountain Dew, the students and coaches did not emerge until 2 a.m. Successful mock trial participants must be persuasive orators, agile learners and critical thinkers. They must be sure of their facts and strategy. But during that late night strategy session, Pfeiffer, a Greenville attorney, began to realize that the students had taken something much more valuable away from the experience. They had learned to sacrifice for one another and to work together as a team. "I wouldn't trade what I saw that night for two or three national championships," says Pfeiffer. "That's what it's all about - developing students." The next morning,the Furman B-team played Howard to a draw and went on to finish seventh in the tournament. The A-team finishedin fourth place. Iowa defeated Howard for the title.

THE ROAD TO DES MOINES BEGAN LAST AUGUST, when professor Glen Halva-Neubauer received an e-mail from the AMTA directing him to a Web site. There he found the outline for a fictional case that would be tried more than a thousand times by college mock trial teams during 2002-03. Halva-Neubauer, a political science professor who founded the Furman mock trial program in 1995, read this two-sentence summary of the case: "On February 8, 2002, Derric Smith, a seven-year-old boy, died as a result of allegedly being struckby a vehicle in frontof his home in State Center, Midlands. J.J. Thompson, the defendant, is being sued by the parents of Derric Smith for allegedly hitting their son, thereby causing his wrongful and untimely death." The case package called for affidavits from ll witnesses. They included Abe Brun, a forensic expert and specialist in accident reconstruction; Carter Palmer, a homemaker and eyewitness to the accident; Jo Blount, a bartender at McGee's Tavern where Thompson had been drinking before the accident; and Erin Harper, one of the worker's co-defendants. Halva-Neubauer e-mailed the information to the 30 returningmembers of the Furman mock trial team. During the next seven months the case and its cast of characters would become an integral part of the students' lives. Some would get to know their fictional friends - their likes, dislikes and personalities - better than their hallmates. He also forwarded the information to volunteer coaches Pfeiffer, Gantt and Whisenhunt, who would spend a combined 700 hours coaching and traveling with the team during the school year.

IN JUST ITS EIGHTH YEAR OF MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION, Furman has established itself as one of the largest and most successful competitive university teams. In addition to their accomplishments on the national level, Furman mockers are the four-time undefeated champions of the South Atlantic Region, which includes five states. The AMTA currently ranks the Furman mock trial program third in the country, behind the University of Iowa and Miami University of Ohio. "Furman is one of the premier programs in the nation," says Brad Bloch, AMTA's national tournament director since 1988. "They have a deep, experienced program that allows their younger players to learn from the more experienced ones. Each year Glen and his coaches do a phenomenal job." Although most mockers are political science majors, the program attracts students from a variety of academic backgrounds. And they join for the same reason: Mock trial is engaged learningat its best. Participants are not passive learners, memorizing case law and trial proceedings. By playing the roles of attorneys and witnesses, they take an active role in learning. Mock trial teaches them to organize their thoughts, develop strategy and think on their feet. It's prelaw, philosophy, communication studies, sociology and theatre arts wrapped together in 11 a judge's robe and pounded home with a gavel. It instills teamwork, confidence and competitiveness. "So much of academics is about the individual," says Gantt. "Furman has so many bright students, but some do not have great interpersonal skills. Many of the students in the program did not play a competitive sport in high school. Mock trial helps them improve their communication skills and also teaches them the importance of teamwork." Indeed, Furman mockers often use sports terminology to describe their efforts, frequently slipping such terms as "game strategy," "sacrificingfor the team" and "giving 110 percent" into the conversation. Catching a witness in contradictory testimony is the equivalent of snaring a touchdown pass, and driving a point home with the judge is comparable to driving home the game­ winning run in the bottom of the ninth. "It's an adrenaline rush," says Libby Weith, a freshman business administration major from St. Louis, Mo. "When you're out there you are focused on nothing else. Afterwards, you're drained. It's exhausting."

FIFTY·TWO STUDENTS BEGAN MOCK TRIAL IN THE FA LL, enough to field five teams. By spring term, the group had been whittled to 20. Mockers spend about 10 hours per week in practices and meetings, not including two-day weekend tournaments several times a year. Some leave the program because they findthe time requirements too demanding. Others are simply cut. "It's like adding a class or joining a varsity sport," says Weith. And like a varsity sports team, mock trial has specialized coaches. Gantt's bailiwick is courtroom strategy. A former prosecutor, he instructs students on case themes and theories. Pfeiffer, Gantt's law partner, is the expert on such topics as objections and the Federal Rules of Evidence. He works with students on tactics for questioning witnesses, both on direct and cross examination, and helps them understand how to ensure that exhibits will be entered into evidence. Whisenhunt, who also practices in Greenville, serves as head coach. Although she has many roles to play, she specializes in showing students how to be convincing witnesses by helping them develop their characters and select appropriate courtroom apparel. Says Pfeiffer, "We don't spoon-feed. We focus on teaching the kids the concepts and how to adapt [to unexpected developments]. Some teams are scripted. If you throw something at them that's out of context, they implode. We're not like that." While the coaches play an important role, they agree that Halva-Neubauer is the program's foundation and driving force. He is the team manager, recruiter and biggest cheerleader. Coaching aside, Halva-Neubauer takes care of everything. He rents vans, reserves hotels, organizes practices, lobbies for funds, and has been known to cover expenses from his own pocket when the program's budget has been exhausted. A native oflowa, Halva-Neubauer has a classic Midwestern work ethic. He frets over details Mockers spend about 1 0 hours per week in practices and meetings, and works tirelessly. "His passion and energy for mock not including two-day weekend tournaments several times a year. trial are amazing," says Gantt. For his outstanding contributions to law-related education, the AMTA awarded Halva-Neubauer the Congressman Neal Smith Award in 2002. He was also the recipient of the 2001 Liberty Award, given by the Greenville Bar to a non-lawyer who has promoted public understanding of the law in the local community.

To ILLUSTRATE IIALVA·NEUBAUER'S DEVOTION TO MOCK TRIAL, students and coaches point to the team's annual trip to the national tournamentin Des Moines. For the past six years, on the eve of the event, Halva-Neubauer has hosted the team on his 250-acre family farm near Garden City, Iowa. Students get to test the equipment, feed livestock and experience farm life. 12 In 1998, the team began a tradition of holding a pretournament "scrimmage" against an opposing school at the Garden City Community Building. The next year, curious spectators stopped by to watch the proceedings, and by 2000 the event had drawn so much interest that it was moved to the local American Legion Hall. This April, more than 100 people attended the scrimmage, which was presided over by Iowa district court judges. During the summer, Halva-Neubauer helps teach a one­ week course on mock trial to high school students through the Furman Summer Scholars program. Students and coaches from the Furman team participate in the course, which intro­ duces high schoolers to proper courtroom etiquette and tactics, the structure of opening and closing statements, and other matters related to trying a civil case. Mock trial programs are growing in high schools and are becoming recruiting tools for colleges. And once students begin participating on the college level, they tend to develop a camaraderie that extends beyond their undergraduate years. Former Furman mocker Matt Holson '99, for instance, drove from Minneapolis to Des Moines to support the Furman team at nationals this year. The squads also received encourage- ment from David Cross '97, who coached his Columbia University team to a sixth-place finish in Des Moines, and Chris Bowden '01, a second-year law student and mock trial coach at Yale. Brad Rustin graduates this spring, and the All-American attorney is ready to join the growing group of Furman mock trial alumni who faithfully monitor the team's success fromafar. "Once someone joins the program, they realize the passion that students, coaches and faculty have for mock trial," says Rustin. "That passion extends to the alumni, too. "There is a real sense of family."

MOCK TRIAL: How IT WORKS

According to the American Mock Trial Association attorneys serve as scoring judges, grading each (AMTA), 236 colleges and universities in the United component of the trial from the opening statements to States have a mock trial program. Some schools, the closing arguments. The student attorneys are Furman among them, have more than one team. This evaluated on their effectiveness as advocates, while year, more than 460 mock trial teams took part in at witnesses are assessed for their credibility. The team least one AMTA-sanctioned competition. that wins the votes of the greatest number of judges A mock trial team consists of at least six students. over the four trials wins the tournament. Three act as attorneys and three serve as witnesses. During the winter, the AMTA sponsors 17 regional Each August, the AMTA distributes a case that will qualifying tournaments. The top two finishers in each be argued throughout the upcoming season. The of these tournaments receive an automatic bid to the information includes a case summary, affidavits, AMTA National Championship Tournament, a three­ case law and other supporting evidence. day competition held the first weekend of April in Des More than 20 mock trial invitational tournaments Moines, Iowa. In addition to these 34 teams, the AMTA are held throughout the United States during the fall, also awards 30 other teams an at-large bid. most of them at colleges or universities. To urnaments In Des Moines, the teams are split into two 32- consist of four trials, and teams represent both the member divisions. Competition begins Friday and plaintiff and defense side of the case twice. concludes Sunday afternoon, when the winners of Usually a seasoned attorney or an actual jurist each division face off to determine the national presides over the proceedings. Two practicing champion.

13 I I I I

• STORY AND PHOTOS BY PATRICK K. WIGGINS

A Healing Journey

A WAR VETERAN RETURNS TO VIETNAM TO CONFRONT HIS PAST -AND FINDS DELIVERANCE.

I. AMERICA, 1985-2001

February 1985: An unfinished tapestry It is 6 o'clock on a cold morning in our nation's capital. I emerge from the Washington Hotel and am jogging on the mall toward the Vietnam War Memorial. It snowed last night and the temperature hangs below 15 degrees. The snow strikes me as an undisturbed shroud; it is white but not glorious. Everything seems gray this morning, and very cold. Gusts of wind bite at my nose and eyes. The only sounds I hear are the crunching of snow and my breathing. I am a Vietnam veteran but reserve that term for others. As far as I know I am running this morning for exercise. Perhaps I will take a moment to pay my respects to the unlucky, but I am not in search of a moment. The Wall does not rise from the earth but sits in it, like a mother pulling a black shawl over her shoulders. The names of her dead children are carved into black granite. One catches my attention. I wonder about his parents, his brothers and sisters, his friends. I begin to feel the enormity of their loss and then it hits me: There are more than 58,000 names here. That's more than 116,000 parents, perhaps more siblings, and then there are grandparents, and nieces and nephews, and friends, and friends of friends. I am dizzy with dark permutations. The moment I did not seek is upon me. The black granite with too many names and the biting wind and the snow spin me into 15 A schoolhouse in Quang Tri Province still bears the bullet holes and other scars of fierce hand-to-hand combat. The area was the scene of some of the most brutal ground fighting during the war.

October 1995: Pogo's grace It is a sunny October morning. On Easter Sunday last April we buried our beautiful daughter in a picturesque little cemetery with subtle hills and a surprising number of oak trees draped with Spanish moss. Claire's name is carved in the gray granite of a simple headstone. Beneath her name are the obligatory dates of her birth and death from which one can quickly deduce that she died absurdly young, and beneath the dates are two words: "An Angel." For those who were privileged to know her, this epithet is read as a compliment to angels. I am driving along a familiar city street when something dislodges a cluster of biochemical messages that got stuck around the time of my daughter's death. They arrive in a flurry, and once again I am experiencing her death for the first time. I pull off the road. This is a maddening feeling, and I am clawing for something I can hold to avoid a freefall into a bottomless pit. The windows are rolled up and I wail, as a trance. From each name there are crossing lines of grief if I want to wake my dead ancestors in Ireland and scream, that weave their way to the hearts of those who mourn, who "See! See what good any of this has done! We still watch each day must tug the strands ever forward. This is a horrible, our children suffer! We still watch our children die!" perpetually unfinished, self-weaving tapestry of which I am a I am seized by the thought that I cannot endure this part, but which I must deny. The Wall would pull me into her, recurring experience of my daughter's death for the rest of but I will not yield; I step back and I weep. I walk back to the my life. It is just a matter of time before I go mad. A voice hotel, tears frozen on my face. in my head says, "OK, I'll just go mad. It can't be any worse than this." And I just give up. I do not care whether I ever May 1985: Not much to talk about leave this car or whether I am taken away in a jacket without It is three months later and I am watching on television New zippers. I let go of the notion that I have to be there for my York's welcome home parade for Vietnam veterans. I am 37 son, who continues to struggle with the dreadful loss of his years old and happy in the way that men under 40 are happy. sister. The single hardest thing I have ever done was to tell When I was in Vietnam I was 23 and unhappy the way young him that his sister was dead, yet in this moment, I accept the men in the Army are unhappy. I would be unhappy now but awful realization that I may add to his burdens by dying to I got lucky. I fell in love and chose family life over ambition. the world. I surrender. We have been married for 10 years and have two children, Then an odd thing happens. My wailing breaks into deep, Claire who is 5 and Ben who is 3. My wife and children have shuddering sobs, which resolve into slow, calm breaths. I shown me something of my natural depths, and I am blessed am immersed in feelings pure and beautiful. Whatever Life with a good life. I am certain that I will be married to my is, I am in it, and it is in me. The pain of loss is so exquisite children's mother for the rest of my life. I am grateful for what that I am taken full circle into pointless, formless bliss. I am the years since Nam have brought, and I embrace the future not somewhere else, but here in this moment, in this car, in with the innocent confidence of one who is not aware. this body, in these feelings. I am more aware, more alive As I watch the parade my eyes tear briefly. My wife than I have been in a very long time. comes up behind me. I am happy for the moment, but I know that it is only "I guess Vietnam must have been horrible," she says. a moment and that it shall pass. I know that there will never "No, not really," I answer. "Why do you say that?" be a day that I do not think of my daughter, that whatever "Well, you never talk about Vietnam. And when anyone "stages" of grief one must go through, I'll have to go through brings it up, you change the subject." them, and that if experience is any indicator, I'll repeat a "I wasn't aware I did that," I say truthfully. ''There's really couple of the stages just to make sure I don't miss anything. not much to talk about." But I have just surrendered into what I feared was madness I return to the TV and say nothing more. Te n years later without exit - and was somehow delivered into joy and our daughter will be dead and we will be divorced. I don't gratitude. The irony does not escape me: It appears that believe we ever really spoke about the war. for some time I have panicked at the prospect of my own healing. Pogo wires for help: "We have met the enemy and he is us. Please advise." I wire back: "Surrender at once." 16 30-4-1975 30-4-2002

A state-sponsored banner, flying in Quang Tri Province, celebrates the country's Independence Day.

September 2001 : Irish eyes are weeping I am watching television. The Protestants and Catholics in Belfast are at it again. This time it has something to do with Protestants objecting to Catholic children attending a certain school in a certain area. The Protestants are crazy. It may be that the Catholics are crazy, too - I wouldn't put it past them - but on this particular day the Protestants are certainly crazy. Protestant mothers are forcing little Catholic girls to run a gauntlet of screams to get to school. Protestant mothers are screaming at little girls who are indistinguishable from their children because the parents of these little girls worship the same

God in a different way. Disarmed landmines and unexploded ordinance (UXO), such as For the next couple of days, this scene preoccupies me. artillery shells, mortar rounds and grenades, are displayed at At first I think it has something to do with guilt I may have the Project Renew offices in Quang Tri. About 3.5 million land­ about my own daughter's suffering, but that doesn't quite fit. mines and 300,000 tons of UXO remain buried throughout Vietnam. Maybe I'm troubled by an older question: "Why do good people get together to do bad things?" And then it dawns on me: This is not about Claire and me. This is about me The 8th RRFS was located in the northern part of South and Vietnam. Vietnam, about 10 miles from Hue. Phu Bai was, without doubt, a dump. Our barracks were dilapidated trailers lined end to end. A couple of rows had been torn down to make I I room for the brick barracks being built, which were later known II. VIETNAM, 1971.L72 I as two-story targets. We found it odd that the Army was �.... ----- � paying for the construction of these buildings, given Nixon's reassurances that we were pulling out. At the time I was UPON GRADUATION FROM FURMAN IN 1970, I HAD TWO more concerned with the practical effect than with the hypocrisy: IMMEDIATE CAREER OPTIONS: MILITARY SERVICE OR We were cramped for space and I was to be the fifth man in CANADA. I chose the military and enlisted for four years on a room designed for two. a recruiter's assurance that I would not be sent to Vietnam. I found my new room and introduced myself to a Specialist "So if I sign here, I won't have to go to Vietnam?" I asked 4th Class sitting on the one single bunk. He quickly told me for clarification. that this was his room, and I could not live there. Where I "Not unless you volunteer," he said. ended up was not his problem, _but if I wanted to stay healthy Tw elve months later, having been volunteered, I found I would not take a single step further. He was a Morse code myself stepping onto the Ta rmac at Bien Hoa airfieldand intercept specialist - an 05H - and had been in-country moving smartly into the cover of a hangar. As our Tiger Airlines about eight months. He told me that 05H's stuck together, jet approached for landing, we had been briefed, perhaps a and that he would see to it that if I did not go away I would bit too enthusiastically, about the possibility of a rocket attack. be taken care of. I didn't want to be sent to Vietnam, but if I had to seNe I ignored him and threw my stuffon the empty top bunk. there, one base was as good as another as long as it wasn't As in the scene from the movie "Stripes", he then laid out his the 8th Radio Research Field Station at Phu Bai. By all parameters. If I ever stepped into his space I would be taken accounts the 8th RRFS at Phu Bai was so dismal that one care of. If I ever touched his stuff I would be taken care of. had to learn new profanity just to describe it. So naturally If I ever woke him up, I would be taken care of. If I ever made that's where I was assigned. him angry I would be taken care of. In fact, I would probably 17 be taken care of as a matter of general principle. In the end I tried to imagine who might be tryingto kill me. I assumed I was thankful that he didn't mark his territory and bite at my he was Vietnamese, although I suppose it could have been throat. We never did bond. friendly fire. Where was he born? Were his parents alive? The latrine was out the door and down the hall on the Did he hate us or was he showing off for a girlfriend? I left. The johns were raised on a platform and were seeking wondered what my parents were doing and how it was that ground level. Two had shifted to a 45-degree angle as they I came to be in this particular place at this moment - and sank through the floor, while two more filled their cubicles with not at the point of impact nearby. Or worse, in the bush. a fine spray. Frequent flushing was not advised. Three of I had flown 18,000 miles to this hiding spot so that some the sink faucets would not turn off and two would not turn on. stranger could try to kill me from his hiding spot for reasons The latrine floor had a hole, and we treaded lightly. The that seemed hidden from both of us. showers were cold. I didn't bond with them either. I recall emerging from the bunker with the dark realization My work was classified top secret. I prepared forgettable that none of this made sense, that nothing made any sense reports relating to intercepted radio communications. Some anywhere, that life was futile, that we were pathetic creatures, of my reports may have been used to help target other humans a blight on the universe and insults to the God we said we for death by bombing. Occasionally I gave a briefing. We worshiped. It is this felt sense of bitter meaninglessness that worked 12 hours a day, 13 days on and one day off, with the permeates my memories of Vietnam, that has persisted deep day off being the worst day, the day of longing. within me, and that occasionally works its way to the surface I remember little of the reports I compiled, but I do to push me toward that place where despair overwhelmsfaith. remember disquieting incidents. Once I was told to make a change in a report destined for a House of Representatives committee. "Won't that be lying to the Congress?" I asked the veteran sergeant. He looked at me as if I were a hopeless . Ill. AMERICA, AUGUST 2002 idiot. "We lie to them every day," he said. "You can't run a war by democracy." I wish I could report that this attitude was unusual, but to I AM NOT SURE WHY THIS "FELT SENSE OF BITIER our country's disgrace it was not. Lying was the order of the MEANINGLESS" TOOK SUCH DEEP ROOT IN ME, BUT IT day and I found it sickening. WAS LIKELY THE RESULT OF PREDISPOSITION BEING One night I sat with 10 others in a small bunker of arched NURTURED BY CONTEXT. I had a naive idealism that took corrugated steel and layered sandbags while somebody seriously such shibboleths as "duty'' and "honor'' and "country." lobbed mortars in our direction. It was a little unnerving, I was not wrong to value these things, but I valued them in mainly because we didn't know whether the incoming was a way that blinded me to reality. When reality forced me to foreplay or the entire act. see something of its dark outlines, I simply could not assimilate the experience. I am not just speaking of external reality, but also the reality of who I am. There are partswithin me, as in all of us, that are weak, greedy, mean, cowardly and base, and I did not want to see them. As for context, in my experience Vietnam was sortof a crock pot where a number of factors were slow-cooked into me. I cannot recall all of the ingredients that went into my particular stew, but I know a few: moderate yet inescapable stress, a sense of betrayal by the community that demanded both loyalty and service, an impairment of my capacity to understand the world in new ways, and my decision to reject community by retreating into social isolation. But I was actually lucky. My downward spiral into despair and alienation bottomed out at a benign level where I harbored an unhealthy distrust of institutions. For example, in Sunday school I was taught that "wherever two or more are gathered, He is there." After Vietnam I would say, "Wherever two or more are gathered, don't trust them." I suspect that if you throw anyone into a similar situation, his or her sense of community will be corroded and a little madness will result. If the Belfast school incident stimulated my bit of madness around Vietnam, the events of 9/1 1 and its aftermath supercharged it. I responded to the building disquiet within mostly through benign neglect, if not denial. By August 2002

The author's son, Ben Wiggins, traveled to Vietnam with his father. I had to admit that whatever was going on, it was not a case He admires the locket of a student at Lewis Potter School. of passing emotional indigestion. I had work to do. A rice field north of Hue. Vietnam is the world's largest exporterof wet rice.

It occurred to me that I might have to return to Phu Bai After 30 minutes of confident walking, I realized that not to see if I could understand what had happened there 30 only had I missed the river, but I had no idea where I was. years ago, but the likelihood seemed remote. Vietnam? "Right on schedule," I thought to myself. Using my random To paraphrase W.C. Fields, on the whole I would have rather walk method, I eventually hit a street I recognized and headed gone to Philadelphia. back to the hotel. I had been out about an hour when I saw And then an inscrutable universe dropped an opportunity two elderly ladies playing badminton on the sidewalk. I in my lap. I was invited to return to Vietnam as part of an stopped to take their picture. As I walked by one asked, official delegation being sponsored by the Vietnam Memorial "Fran<;:ais?" Fund (VMF). Even better, I could take a companion. I chose "No, American," I said. She smiled and I smiled and my son, Ben, who was 19. For me, the synchronicity and I walked on for a few more steps, and then turned back. symmetry were too rich for a meaningless universe. "Parlez-vous fran<;:ais?" I asked. Her face lit up. "Oui, un peu. Et vous?" ''Tres un peu," I said. � . "Aiors, Monsieur," she said, "bonjour et au revoir!" She IV. VIETNAM, SEPTE�I;R 2?0� .}'\t bowed grandly and swept her hand along the ground as if spreading rose petals at my feet. "Merci beaucoup! Au revoir!" Having exhausted both WE BEGAN OUR TOUR IN HANOI, ARRIVING IN THE LATE my French and my sense of direction, I turned and walked EVENING. The next morning I woke up before five for an jauntily back to the hotel. early morning stroll. I was told that I could not miss the river if I just walked straight from the hotel. I wanted to see the OUR NEXT STOP WAS HUE, ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN city come alive with barges of flowers and produce as they THE COUNTRY. Hue is the capital of the Ancient Kingdom headed into the markets. I walked for an hour and saw not (the home of the real Citadel) - and only about 10 miles from a drop of water. But I did see Hanoi come alive. Phu Bai. I was making special arrangements to visit my It was not yet light, but vendors were already staking out former base, which loomed before me like some mythical day positions on sidewalks, pulling plastic sheets over their wares of reckoning. But before I could return to whatever was left to protect against a hint of rain. Clusters of folks sat around of the 8th RRFS, I had to travel a bit north with the delegation small fires in clay pots, cooking breakfast, talking and smoking. into Quang Tri Province on an "official" visit to VMF projects As I walked along it became lighter and people began in the area. gathering to practice T'ai Chi and Chi Gung in several small About 3.5 million landmines and 300,000 tons of unex­ parks. Along the streets men and women jogged. I saw four ploded ordinance (UXO) remain buried throughout Vietnam, westerners, probably Europeans. Men on bicycles pedaled too much of it in Quang Tri Province. The area saw some of their baskets and other wares down the streets; most the fiercest ground fighting during the war. We were told that impressive were the ones carrying stacks of mattresses on from 1966 through 1975 more bombs were dropped on their backs. I was told that the Vietnamese were early risers the province than on Europe during World War II - which and assumed that this was the result of native industriousness, explains why at war's end only 11 of the province's 3,500 but it may simply be because they sleep on hard floors. villages remained. 19 uniforms set off by red scarves and raincoats of translucent rose, blue and aqua. Almost immediately the rains came again, perhaps even harder. The festivities were cancelled and the children released. They were giddy, happy the way kids are when regi­ mentation is relaxed and friends are nearby and it just seems good to be alive. As they laughed and played, it occurred to me that they had been alive for only a few years, and that perhaps they too were a legacy of the war. If that were the case, the unfinished tapestry was more than just dark moments being threaded forward into a bleak future. The obvious again struck me: Whatever it is that we call Life was where it has always been, right there in the ever­ changing moment. And in that moment, Life was in the faces of the children, in their laughter and joyful play. There was rain and wind, and it felt fresh, and it was Life. There were Vietnamese adults, strangers, to my left; there were new friends to my right; and there was my son a few feet away; and they were Life. There was my heart, now opening in places closed for 30 years, and it was Life. There were my lungs taking air into these old places, changing me and the air, and then spilling out something new into the world, and this was Life as well. And most of all there were the children, these joyful dancers, this moving wall of laughter and color, who would pull me into their midst, into Life itself, if I would only yield to the thing I desired most in this moment: to be touched by a joy that The entrance to Marble Mountain, a popular tourist attraction ran deeper than fear. outside Da Nang. The area features caves with Buddhist temples. Children have always brought out the best in me. I stepped down from the porch and walked toward them. They rushed toward me, screaming in delight, a moving wall of joyful faces. I held my camera at chest level and started Immediately following 1975, the Vietnamese Army snapping shots, capturing the moment of my deliverance. conducted a massive campaign to clear the province of Joy washed over me. My delight was as exquisite as landmines and UXO. Still, at the turn of the century, roughly any pain that I had ever known, and I was again transported one person a week was being maimed or killed by these into pointless, formless bliss. I was more aware, more alive explosives. In December 2000, the VMF partnered with the than I had been in a long time. Whatever Life was, I was in Quang Tri Province People's Committee to initiate Project it, and it was in me. In ways that surely must remain a mystery, Renew, a pilot project about the dangers of landmines and joy and grief danced within me. I even fancy that for the UXO. Since Project Renew began two years ago there have briefest of moments, these dancers found union. I knew that been only three UXO-related injuries, none of which were this experience was real and not illusion because as I walked fatal. along with the children I was not thinking. I was just breathing, We boarded the bus on a Saturday morning and headed moving and feeling. I knew that the healing had begun. into Quang Tri to learn more about Project Renew and other VMF projects. Our first destination was to be the Memorial Fund's Community Library Project in Dong Ha. Some of us harbored doubts that we would actually make it. A wet typhoon V. AMERICA, PRESENT had parked itself in the South China Sea, and we were being ...... pelted by bands of heavy rain. Fields and roads alike were flooded, and to my eye the last secondary road we had to THE HEALING CONTINUES. When I returned from Vietnam travel was impassable. Nevertheless, the driver inched the last September, I proposed this article for Furman magazine. bus down the road while speaking animatedly in Vietnamese. Well, not exactly this article. I had in mind an article around I imagined that he was saying, "Why, this is nothing. During the emerging theme "Vietnam - it's a country, not a war." the American War.... " But in my pitch, I mentioned something about going back to We arrived at the steps of the library for a ceremony that Vietnam as part of a "healing journey," which magazine editor I think was supposed to involve toasts and parading children. Jim Stewart suggested as the subject. We milled around a bit, watching the hard rain fill the glasses I accepted the suggestion but allowed that the article set out for toasts. At some point, the rain let up and the kids "might be tricky," which was my way of confessing panic. began to gather in front of us. They wore blue and white What I did not realize was that part of my disease was the 20 "These joyful dancers, this moving wall of laughter and color ...Child ren have always brought out the best in me. I stepped down from the porch and walked toward them. They rushed toward me, screaming in delight."

withdrawal from my community around my "felt sense of In my experience, moments of grace are not marked by embitteredness," and that ultimately part of the cure would thunderous miracles or by manic flights from reality, but rather lie in reconnecting with community. Obviously this reconnection by luminous subtlety. These are moments in which I experience was primed by the children of Quang Tri, members of the a compassionate spaciousness in the face of "what is." delegation, and others I met in Vietnam. Whatever the pain of loss, whatever the heaviness of guilt, But more was required. I had to share with my community whatever the gulf of isolation, these difficultiesdo not magically the humiliation I feel around Vietnam, yet do so in a way disappear in moments of grace. that strengthened my sense of community. Writing this Rather, in these moments we find ourselves held in the article is one part of the healing, but just as important is awareness of ineffable love, and in that gentle embrace our your reading it. wounding finds the space to loosen and to unwind, and in So, what to make of the healing journey? Perhaps it that unwinding stuck experiences are released into flow. is as simple as this: The impulse toward health, toward And in the experience of flow, we understand that in wholeness, would have us embrace life as it is, not as our the healing journey all things must conform to a fundamental fears would shape it. We seek pleasure and avoid pain rule of Life on the 3rd Rock: By the grace of God, this too according to our understanding of the world, and it is our shall pass. blessing and curse that our understanding must continually evolve to embrace a reality that will always shatter our latest The author, a 1970 Furman graduate, practices law understanding. in Tallahassee, Fla. Were it not for moments of grace, we might just skip the whole trip. We would be like a petulant child who sits down in the aisle at the supermarket, refusing to budge. But the impulse toward health calls to us, and maybe that call is also heard by God. In my experience, healing moments are moments of grace, and in them I am shown by His touch how to be childlike in my openness to the wonder of it all, rather than childish in my refusal to face things that really hurt. 21 A Scholar's Life

A.V. HUFF RETIRES AFTER AN ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER AS A TEACHER, ADMINISTRATO R AND HISTORIAN.

By Jim Stewart A.v.Huff, Jr., is a true son of the South, Which, on occasion, the young scholar his roots deeply embedded in the soil of was apparently willing to do. Bill Lavery, the South Carolina midlands. his undergraduate years at Wofford College, who joined the Furman history department He has spent virtually his entire life he earned high honors in history and studied the same year as Huff (1968), recalls once in his native region, taking a brief break in under two influential historians: Charles seeing his colleague, dressed in "full priest­ the late '50s and early '60s to study theol­ Cauthen, a South Carolina specialist, and ly regalia" and carrying a chalice, hurrying ogy for a year in Edinburgh, Scotland, be­ Lewis P. Jones, a Southern history expert. down the hall to a humanities class. fore moving to New Haven, Conn., to earn So he decided to say goodbye to the "What are you doing?" Lavery asked. a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Yale. parish ministry and head to Duke University ''I'm saying mass," said Huff in At first, the ministry seemed to be for graduate study. There he encountered passing. Then he paused, turned back to his calling, and after finishing at Yale he yet another influential historian, Robert Lavery and said, "That'll hold our Baptists returned to the Palmetto state to work at Woody, co-author of the groundbreaking for a while." a Methodist church in Columbia. But he South Carolina During the Reconstruction. For the most part, though, Huff has soon realized that he was spending an Huff would later co-edit a book of essays tended to behave himself while bringing excessive amount of time writing reports honoring Woody, and the historian's history to life for thousands of Furman and attending committee meetings - "two photograph would occupy an honored students. things I hated," he says now. place in Huff'sFurman office. Eric Spitler '81, deputy director of the What he wanted was to read, teach and After receiving his master's degree Office of Legislative Affairs for the Federal write about history, particularly that of his from Duke, Huff began looking for a Deposit Insurance Corporation in home region. As a child he had delighted teaching job while he completed his Ph.D. Washington, D.C., got a double dose of in hearing the stories told by Civil War It just so happened that a Southern Baptist Huff, first as a student and again, almost veterans, and an inspiring teacher and school in his home state was in need of a 20 years later, as a participant in Furman's family friend, Arsinoe Foster Geiger, also card-carrying Methodist to come in and Executive Week program. Spitler says he nurtured his interest in the past. During stir things up. enjoyed Huff'sclasses as an undergraduate but gained "a new perspective" on his faculty of tomorrow, he has overseen He also points out that he arrived at former professor during Executive Week. significant growth in the university's Furman just when the university was "In one class, he was able to weave research and internship programs, major beginning to pursue the dream of "greatness a seamless lecture on influences in New improvements in facilities and resources, by national standards" espoused by South society that ranged from religion and a substantial expansion of inter­ President Gordon W. Blackwell. Huffsays to education to shape note singing," Spitler disciplinary offerings. that some at the time may have thought says. "It was at that point I recognized Blackwell was overreaching, but he adds what a talented educator he is and how Now, as of the close of Commencement with pride, "We're there. It's happened. fortunate his students have been to learn May 31, Huffwill have more time to pursue And it was great to be part of it." from him." the scholarly interests that he put on hold Today, he is ready to return to a less John Block, who also joined the history while attending to his myriad duties as stressful life - one that will afford him faculty in 1968 as the third member of the dean. Having completed 35 years at time to pursue his interest in the paradoxes trio dubbed the "Young Turks" by depart­ Furman, he has decided to retire. of his native region. As he says, "With the ment chair Albert Sanders, echoes Spitler's He plans to enj oy more time with his South, we're talking about a people that comments and adds, "Students have always family - Kate, his wife of 31 years; son are typically warm-hearted and friendly found A.V. very approachable. I can't Vernon '97 and his wife, Kara Stewart and generous - and yet, at the same time, recall hearing one say anything derogatory Huff '95; and daughter Mary '99 and her that can be extremely violent and mean­ about him - unless you count that he was husband, Andrew Henderson. But he also spirited and hateful." slow getting their papers back." looks forward to the chance to manage his From his perspective, these inconsis­ No doubt Huff's success in the class­ own schedule and to resume work on such tencies make the South a fascinating place. room is helped by his affable, easy-going projects as a study of Methodism in the He echoes William Faulkner as he says, manner. A master blend of Old South South and an examination of efforts to "In this little postage stamp of soil lies all gentility and New South progressivism, diversifythe South Carolina economy since the great questions of human existence." he quickly puts people at ease. World War II. Huffhas seen the inconsistencies first­ Ye t his talent as a teacher is equaled, As he steps down from the senior hand. His grandfather belonged to the Ku if not surpassed, by his eminence as administration, he believes he is leaving Klux Klan - "I have his membership a historian. the academic program in good shape for card," he says matter-of-factly - and yet The author or editor of six books, Huff his successor, Thomas Kazee (see page spent untold amounts of money sending is known for his careful, exhaustive re­ 28). "I think it's clear to all of us that the children of black sharecroppers north search and fluid writing style. His canon since World War II, Furman has followed to attend school because they couldn't get includes the highly popular middle school a steady trajectory in improving its aca­ a good education in the segregated South. textbook, Th e History of South Carolina demic quality," Huff says. "We've been Huffalso recalls that, as a child, his in the Making of a Na tion (1991), and his constantly raising standards and strengthen­ family employed an African-American Greenville: The History of the City and ing the faculty. These were areas I was housekeeper whom they dearly loved ­ County in the South Ca rolina Piedmont committed to and wanted to work with and yet he was bitterly scolded for eating (1995) is described by Walter Edgar, a more closely, and I've always fe lt that with her family. distinguished historian at the University if you don't leave a place better than "I had stepped over a line that I didn't of South Carolina, as "a model county you found it, you haven't fulfilled your know existed," he says. "It didn't make history." mission." sense to me then, and I've been trying to As Edgar points out, "A.V., like all too He is particularly pleased with the figure it out ever since." few academic historians, has always known university's recent success in developing Perhaps now, he'll have the time that for history to be history, for it to be interdisciplinary courses. More and more to do so. known and appreciated by those whose of today's faculty, he says, are trained in story it really is, that it must be engagingly interdisciplinary modes and are looking At his re tirement dinner April 25, written. His works are unmarred by histori­ for opportunities to collaborate with A. V. Huffre ceived the Order of the cal or theoretical fads and fancies." colleagues and share their expertise with Palmetto, the highest civilian honor Nor does Huffoperate as an ivory students. During Huff's tenure as dean, awarded by the state of South Carolina. tower historian, content to observe and the university has introduced inter­ In addition, it was announced that Furman comment from the sanctuary of his office. disciplinary concentrations in classical has renamed its Center fo r the Study of He has worked tirelessly with historical studies, environmental studies, Latin Piedmont History in honor of Huff groups in the state and the region to ensure American studies and women's studies, Since the fa ll of 1999 the center has that the lessons of the past are not lost on with a fifth, in African-American studies, sp onsored the historyde partment's intern­ future generations. under review. ship program, placing majors at local Throughout his academic career, his As for the faculty, Huffis impressed historical sites and museums. An endow­ passion for his discipline has been matched with the talents of the new, young instruc­ ment honoring Huff has been established by his interest in the welfare of the univer­ tors hired during the last eight years. to support expanded programsfo r the sity as a whole. Having held various leader­ "Furman has always been fo rtunate to center; includingsummer research oppor­ ship positions during his Furman career ­ have an exceptional group of teachers tunities fo r history majors. department chair, faculty chair, American and scholars," he says. "What we've To contribute to the fund, or to learn Association of University Professors presi­ worked to do is ensure that the tradition more about the HuffCenter fo r Piedmont dent - he became, in 1995, vice president continues, and I believe that the younger History, contact Betsy Moseley '74, director for academic affairs and dean. For the last faculty in place now will lead us to yet of planned giving, at (864) 294-3491 or eight years, while helping to build the another level of excellence." by e-mail, betsy. moseley@fu rman.edu.

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Top honors Six individuals earn recognition during Founders We ek convocation

The university's 14th Founders Week, held April 7-11, once again fe atured programs and events celebrating Furman's heritage. The activities, planned and executed by the Student Alumni Council, ranged from food (birthday cake and purple and white M&Ms) to a panel discussion featuring Furman alumni and an afternoon tea with university first ladies Beatrice Plyler, Martha Mauney Johns and Susan Thomson Shi. The only hitch came from the inclement weather, which forced the annual carnival, filled with rides and games, to be rescheduled for two weeks later. As usual, the centerpiece of the week was the Wednesday morning Founders convocation, when Furman honored some of its own who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to society and to alma mater. The university presented an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree to Karen Furman," they are members of the Furman Elizabeth Foreman '84, organizational Heritage Society, fu nd two football development and governance specialist scholarships each year, are Wall of Honor with Habitat for Humanity International donors to Timmons Arena and are primary and former international director for Habitat donors to the new Paladin Plaza area in Affiliates Worldwide. Foreman, a past frontof Paladin Stadium. In addition, they recipient of Furman's Outstanding Yo ung recently provided fu nds for the purchase Alumni Aw ard and a former member of of new uniforms for the Furman Marching the Alumni Association Board of Directors, Band, and they are major contributors to was recognized for her devotion to "a cause the Bell Tower restoration project. that builds homes and nurtures people." The Richard Furman Baptist Heritage Her citation stated that "in giving to others Award, presented annually to a Furman so selflessly, you demonstrate a steadfast graduate who reflects Baptist ideals by commitment to humankind and bring great thinking critically, living compassionately honor to alma mater." and making life-changing commitments, Foreman, who lives in Brazil with her went to David L. Odom '8 1, founder and husband, Miguel Tello, and their year-old president of the Center for Congregational son, also delivered the convocation address. Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. See page 48 for an excerpt from her speech. The center works with more than 600 To p: President David Shi (b ack row, right) with some of the Founders Week honorees. Front The Bell Tower Award is given ministers in the United States and Australia ro w from left: SonnyHorton '52, Keeter Horton, annually by the board of trustees to to develop healthier communities of faith David Odom '8 1. Back left: Karen Foreman '84. recognize exceptional achievement and through an array of services that focus on Bottom: Chiles-Harrill recipients Faye Jordan meritorious service to Furman. Honored helping congregations to clarify their (left) and Myra Crumley. this year were Keeter and E.M. "Sonny" mission and heighten their morale. Odom Horton '52, longtime university supporters was recognized for his "servant leadership, and leaders in the Greenville community. extensive work in building, sustaining and of students. Honored this year were Myra Sonny Horton is a former Paladin football healing congregations, and dedication to Davis Crumley, chemistry department player, a member of the university's Athletic the ideals of faithful service shaped by his assistant, and Faye Sams Jordan, director Hall of Fame and a longtime member of Baptist heritage." of student employment. the Paladin Club Board of Directors. Keeter The Chiles-Harrill Aw ard, named for Combined, they have worked at Horton, a graduate of Winthrop University, former administrators Marguerite Chiles Furman for a total of almost 60 years. serves on the executive committee of the and Ernest E. Harrill, is presented each Both received glowing praise from Founders Circle gift society. year to a member (or members) of the colleagues, supervisors and students Recognized for their "exemplary faculty or administrative staff who has for their humility, compassion, and interest leadership, generosity and loyalty to made substantial contributions to the lives in and love for students. A class in T'ai Chi, taught by FULIR member Betty Greer, is a popular choice among Learning in Retirement participants.

Curiosity never retires Learning in Retirement program going strong after 10 years

Think back to when you were in school. Wouldn't it have been fun South Carolina anticipates that one-third of its residents will be 50 to learn new ideas, listen to fascinating speakers and attend or older by 2015. A sharp rise in the percentage of college-educated workshops, if only you hadn't had to study for exams? Wouldn't senior adults is also expected. the ideal have been to take the courses you wanted to take rather The people who participate in FULIR are busy. They fit their than those that were required? classes in "England and the Celtic Fringe" around their golf games, At Furman, you can do exactly that. No tests. No credits. "Digital Photography" around deliveries for Meals on Wheels and Study only topics that interest you. work at soup kitchens, and "Southeast Asia: Crossroads of Culture" How? Through Furman University Learning in Retirement around their family and church activities. (FULIR, pronounced "fuller"), a program of non-credit classes for When the program began in 1993, I thought that the curriculum people of any age and any educational background. Now completing was the major draw. However, the many social benefits may be its 1Oth year, FULIR has grown from modest beginnings, with less just as important as the intellectual ones. It's unique to find someone than 60 people and a curriculum of seven courses, to its current else who revels in learning about memoir writing, the plays of robust status, with approximately 350 people choosing among 57 Eugene O'Neill, the Internet or the history of the Dark Corner. courses. FULIR students find that they enjoy going to lunch together, attending FULIR is one of the Lifelong Learning Institutes offered by more plays or athletic events on campus, or attending the many musical than 300 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. programs, art exhibits and other cultural events Furman offers. Each is operated somewhat differently, depending on the interests Members become close friends and often offer supportto each of its participants and the availability of campus space. other during difficult times. We've even had two marriages among Programs at some schools meet only on Friday afternoons, FULIR members! when campus facilities are available. Others meet off campus in Our oldest member (who will admit his age) is Nick Cassano, churches, retirement centers or library meeting rooms. FULIR is now 91 . His 90th birthday party was such a hit with his FULIR fortunate to be able to offer classes Monday through Friday, from friends that we decided to have a party for any member when they 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., in several locations around the Furman campus. reached 90. We've had two more 90th birthdays and have a handful Lifelong Learning Institutes are health clubs for the brain. of members within a year or two of their 90th. Recent research shows that mental fitness can help to ward off FULIR classes are taught by Furman professors, retired Furman dementia. Even as we get older, the brain is capable of developing faculty, Furman students, FULIR students, and people from the fresh neural pathways of reasoning. community - all for free. Instructors are offereda $50 honorarium Classes and new learning can help mitigate the effects of aging (not enough to pay for their gas back and forth to the campus for on the mind. FULIR members indicate that they are interested in 10 weeks) -or the far more popular voucher for membership in keeping both mentally and physically fit by signing up for classes the program the next term. ranging from Tai Chi to chess, hiking, Spanish, ballet appreciation The real "pay" for their instruction is a class full of truly interested and Shakespeare. students who want to be there and want to learn what the professor Elderhostel, begun 37 years ago, is a non-profit group based has to teach. This seems to be the essence of good education: on the premise that it is never too late to learn. FULIR is a member competent teachers passionate about their subject and students of a network of Lifelong Learning Institutes that form one branch of who are eager to learn. Elderhostel. Instead of going on a trip somewhere to study, you As they pass FULIR students in the hallways between classes, can learn at your nearby college or university. Other programs near Furman undergraduates see that learning is a lifelong pursuit. And Furman include those at Duke University, University of North Carolina­ in being introduced to the excellent quality of teaching at Furman, Asheville, University of South Carolina branches at Aiken and FULIR members have become some of the university's strongest Beaufort, College of Charleston, Anderson College and a new advocates in the community. program this year at Clemson University. FULIR is giving its members a fuller life, and showing others The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that the population of those that curiosity and learning never need to retire. 65 and older will grow from one in eight Americans today to one in - Sarah Fletcher six by 2020. The mature adult population will total 53.3 million, Th e author has been director of th e Furman Un iversity Learning representing a 61 .5 percent increase over today's count of 33 million. in Retirement program since 1993. 25 Furmanre ports

Luce Foundation selects Brooks for prestigious award

Richard Brooks '00, a third-year medical he needs to pursue his interests in such student at Duke University, has been named more specialized areas as epidemiology, a Luce Scholar by the Henry Luce nutrition, and environmental and occupa­ Foundation. tional medicine. This year, the foundation is providing For now, though, he is enthusiastically stipends and internships for 15 young anticipating the opportunity to, as he says, Americans to live and work in Asia for a "learn, in depth, about another culture year. The program's purpose is to increase with which I have absolutely no prior awareness of Asia among future leaders experience." He adds, "The year in Asia in American society by providing an will expand my horizons and give me a opportunity for study and cultural and new perspective that I wouldn't be able to personal enrichment. gain in any other way. In the process, I Candidates must be American citizens also hope to learn more about myself and who have received at least a bachelor's about U.S. culture. There's no better way degree and are no more than 29 years old to learn what it really means to be from on September 1 of the year they enter the the United States than to travel in another program. Furman is one of 65 select country." colleges and universities nationwide invited A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Brooks to submit nominations for the prestigious Richard Brooks earned the 2000 graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum award. Scholarship Cup. laude from Furman with a degree in Brooks, who is also completing a biology. At the 2000 Commencement master's degree in public health at the language learning before the trip even he received the Scholarship Cup, awarded University of North Carolina, will spend begins. So I'll spend the summer in to the graduate with the highest academic the 2003-04 year in Thailand, then return Madison, Wisconsin, at the Southeast Asia average. to Duke for his fm alyear of medical school. Studies Summer Institute, learninglanguage Furman's fi rst Luce Scholar, Cass His options will likely include a govern­ there." DuRant '89, worked in a foreign policy ment agency or think tank, a university Brooks says he is especially drawn think tank in Seoul, South Korea, in 1996- with a department of public health, or an to the relationship between health, global­ 97. Today she works for the international agency associated with the United Nations ization, urbanization and the environment. affairsdivision of the Office of Manage­ or another global group. He hopes to do a residency in internal ment and Budget in Washington, D.C. He says, "The Luce is great in so many medicine after graduating from Duke, ways. They pay for a summer of intensive which will give him the broad background

Class of 2006 Survey turns up interesting fa cts and fig ures about firs t-year Paladins

Since 1972 Furman has participated in an annual survey of the • Almost 90 percent intend to pursue an adv,anced degree. nation's college freshmen coordinated by the Higher Education • Fourteen percent plan to become physicians, 9 percent Research Institute and the American Council on Education, based lawyers, 8 percent business executives. at UCLA. When asked what objectives they considered to be essential The survey is a valuable source of information about entering in their lives, 85 percent said "raising a family," 73 percent said students' high school experiences, their attitudes and their "integrating spirituality into my life," 72 percent said "helping others expectations of college. who are in difficulty," 64 percent said "becoming an authority in Here are a few selected facts from Furman's Class of 2006 - my field," and 57 percent said "developing a meaningful philosophy the freshmen who entered in the fall: of life." • Almost 80 percent had average grades of A- or higher in Students' top three reasons for choosing to attend Furman were high school. the university's academic reputation, size and the amount of financial • Twenty-two percent live more than 500 miles from Furman. aid they received. More than half said that they expected to take • More than 90 percent took at least one Advanced Placement part in a study abroad program while at Furman, and about half course in high school. Forty-six percent took more than three. said the chances were very good that they would participate in • Twenty-four percent applied to more than five colleges. volunteer or community service work. Ninety-nine percent brought • Eighty-three percent reported that Furman was their first a computer with them or said they intended to buy one this year. choice college. More than half brought laptops. • Seventy-three percent had traveled outside the United States Eighty-five percent said that the federal government should before coming to Furman. do more to discourage energy consumption. Forty-six percent • One-third said that they frequently feel overwhelmed by characterized their political views as conservative, 17 percent all they have to do. as liberal. Go fly a kite - or at least design one

When art professors Ross McClain and a variety of commemorative activities Matt West heard about SMART Paper's that take place on the National Mall. The Graphic Design Kite Contest last fall, they winners were invited to attend the festival first thought it would be a great project for and were feted at the historic Hay-Adams students. Hotel on Lafayette Park across from the "We saw it as a good opportunity for White House. them to look at form and function in a "It was an interesting time to be there, different way," says McClain. because the anti-war protesters were out Then the teachers rethought. Maybe, in force," says McClain.

they decided, this would be a good thing And the best thing about the contest? Matt West (left) and Ross McClain show off for us to try as well. The kite didn't have to fly - it just had to their grand prize-winning kite. In the end, it was a very good thing. look good. But McClain and West seem Pooling their skills, McClain and West fairly convinced that theirs would fly. "It Council for the Advancement and Support came up with a design that incorporated would at least make a couple of swoops in of Education. the brochures distributed by SMART Papers the air," says West. Charlie Shipman '03 received an Award to advertise the contest. Turned out their McClain, who joined the Furman faculty of Excellence for his design of the 2002-03 work could fly, as they were named one of in 1999, teaches design concepts, typogra­ poster for "Mainstage," Furman's student 10 grand prize winners from more than 500 phy, art appreciation, digital graphics talent showcases held in the University entries. and computer art. West, who taught Center. Jermaine Johnson '02 won an The contest, sponsored by the Smith­ at Furman during the fall and winter, Award of Merit for the poster and program, sonian Associates and the National Air and is a local sculptor. designed before he graduated, of the Space Museum, was held in conjunction All the contest winners can be found university's May 2002 symposium on "Race, with the 37th annual Smithsonian Kite on the SMART Papers Web site at Religion and the Liberal Arts." Festival in Washington, D.C., March 20-23. www.smartpapers.com. Both were competing against entries The winning entries were displayed at the submitted by graphic designers representing Smithsonian Institution's Arts and Industries In other art department news, Furman the wide variety of institutions - from small Building. graduates from 2002 and 2003, respectively, independent schools to comprehensive The festival honors the first flight of received major honors in an awards research universities - in the nine South­ Orville and Wilbur Wright and features competition sponsored by District Ill of the eastern states that comprise District Ill.

R.E. Hughes, 191 7-2003 Journal focuses

Robert Earle "Red" Hughes expansion of Upstate South on digital technology '38, a native of Greenville who Carolina. went on to become a corporate A founding trustee of the The Associated Colleges of the South (ACS), and civic leader in his home­ Hollingsworth Funds, Hughes a consortium of 16 selective liberal arts town, died April 23. was a good friend of John D. colleges and universities of which Furman "He succeeded in achiev­ Hollingsworth, the textile exec­ is a member, has created an electronic ing his number one goal: to utive and former Furman journal that explores the social, political and make the world a better place. student who left 45 percent economic impact of digital information He did that through his pro­ of his substantial estate to the technology. jects, his donations and uni versity at his death in 2000. The first issue of Transformations: mainly through his family," Former Furman president Liberal Artsin the Digital Age was published on-line March 15. The journal will be said grandson Robert Hughes. John E. Johns said, "I've always felt that published twice a year and will include Hughes was a Coast Guard veteran Red's personal friendship with John essays and scholarly papers, student of World War II. A real estate developer D. Hollingsworth influenced Mr. Hollings­ papers, and regular columns and features. since his college days, he built shopping worth to include Furman in his estate." Thomas Allen, computer science chair centers, subdivisions and industrial At Furman, Hughes served as chair at Furman, is managing editor of the journal centers throughout Greenville and of the Advisory Council and was twice and serves on its nine-member editorial the Southeast. elected to the board of trustees. He re­ board with departmental colleague Ken His influence and counsel contributed ceived the university's Distinguished Abernethy, director of Furman's Rushing to the work of many local and national Service Award and the Bell Tower Award. Center for Advanced Te chnology. boards, including the Greenville YMCA The Robert E. Hughes Professorship in "The journal will examine the role of Foundation, the Urban Land Institute, the Economics and Business Administration digital information technology and its impact on liberal arts education," Allen says. "We Urban Land Research Foundation and is named in his honor, and the new hope to address such issues as how this the Home Builders Association. He served Greenville County library is named for new technology affects the way we acquire on the boards of the Greenville Chamber him and his late wife, Mary Cary Hughes. and dispense knowledge, the impact it has of Commerce, the county planning com­ Memorials: Furman University, on individuals and societies, and where the mission and the Greenville Tech Founda­ 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, S.C. technology is going." tion. As chair of the Appalachian Regional 29613, or Alzheimer's Association Transformations: Liberal Arts in Development Commission in the 1960s he of Greenville, 301 University Ridge, the Digital Age can be accessed at played a central role in the growth and Greenville, S.C. 29601 . http://www.colleges.org/transformations. 27 Furmanre ports

Kazee appointed VP and dean; Libby heads to Stephens College

furman gains one vice president and loses another this summer. Thomas Kazee, most recently dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the South in Sewanee, Te nn., will become Furman 's vice president for academic affairs and dean July 1. He will succeed A.V. Huff, Jr., who retired at the close of the academic year. On the same day, We ndy Libby, vice president for business affairs and chief fm ancial officer at Furman since 1995, will assume duties as the 23rd president of Stephens College, a women's liberal arts institution in Columbia, Mo. Kazee had been dean at the University Thomas Kazee Wendy Libby of the South since 1999, managing the college's 130-member faculty and directing of South Dakota Senator Tom Dasch!e. university's financial and facilities the academic program. Before going to The author of numerous journal articles resources. She has overseen a wide variety Sewanee, he taught in the political science and reviews, Kazee is editor of Who Runs of construction projects and directed the department at Davidson College for 18 fo r Congress: Ambition, Context and development of a new campus master plan. years, serving as chair of the department Candidate Emergence (Congressional Before coming to Furman, she was the his last 10 years there. He received the Quarterly Books). He earned his under­ chief finance and business officer at Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award graduate degree in 1974 from Baldwin­ We stbrook College, a private liberal arts in 1996. He also spent three years on the Wallace College and received his Ph.D. institution in Portland, Maine. She also faculty at Tulane University. from Ohio State University. held administrative positions at the Uni­ A specialist in American politics, versity of Hartford, the University of American institutions, Congress, the presi­ Stephens College trustee George Ann Connecticut Health Center, Ohio State dency, public opinion, media and Southern Harding describes We ndy Libby as University and Cornell University. She politics, he received a Congressional "a visionary leader who has had experience has been active in the Association of Fellowship from the American Political in a small school environment and who College and University Business Officers Science Association for 1987-88 to serve colleagues, students and fac ulty at Furman and in the Society for College and Univer­ in Washington as a policy analyst for the laud as a collaborative manager who is sity Planning. U.S. House Subcommittee on Te lecom­ inclusive, decisive and action-oriented." Libby holds undergraduate and M.B.A. munications and Finance. In addition, At Furman, Libby has been responsible degrees from Cornell and a Ph.D. from the he worked as a legislative aide in the office for the management and planning of the University of Connecticut.

Show of shows: Visit the theatre arts photo archive

Alumni who performed in a play during the last 35 years at Furman can enjoy an on-line "revival" of their production(s), thanks to the theatre arts department. Last summer, as a Furman Advantage project, theatre arts major Will Lowry '03 teamed with professor Rhett Bryson to develop a searchable image database of plays presented at the Furman Theatre since the late 1960s. Slides from the plays were digitized and placed on-line in the database, which was programmed by Lowry. Playbills for the shows were included as well. To view scenes from the shows, visit the department's Web site at http://alpha.furman.edu/%7Ebryson/dramadepU dramadept.html and click on the link to the database. From there, perform a search, using the specially designed search engine, to find the year or show(s) you're interested in viewing, or click on the "random image generator" to see photos from assorted productions. Shows may have anywhere from 15 to 70 photos. A scene from this fall's production of Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Gazette. The publisher says engaging book also exhibits the Postcards offe rs "the compelling persistence of political philosophy inside story of the wealthy car at a time when the pervasive owners who pay the bills, the influence of 'ideology' and daring drivers who risk Life and 'historicism' Lead many to deny its Limb each week, and the harried possibility. Although the authors crewmen who build and service of these essays differ on the nature the incredible raci ng machines of Aristotle's contri bution, all are with breathtaki ng efficiency.... united by the conviction that he Dutton goes far beyond the typical has something important to teach facts and figures of each race, citizens of modern political instead weaving an insightful societies." account of the daily Lives of these The editor is a professor modern-day gladiators." Praised of political science at Furman. her much about what really RECOMMENDED by critics and colleagues for his matters in Life. The book Leans witty, provocative style, Dutton Ronald J. Granieri, Th e Ambivalent heavily on the wonders of nature Ross Ki ng, Brunelleschi's Dome: is also editor of Ta king Stock Alliance: Ko nrad Adenauer, the and the enduring qualities of faith, How a Renaissance Genius (2002) and author of At Sp eed CDU/CSU, and the We st, 1949- even a faith that includes the Reinvented Architecture (Walker (2000), Jeff Gordon: The Racer 1966 (Berghahn Books, 2003). mysterious Our Lady of Chains. & Co., 2000). More than 120 years (2000) and Rebel with a Cause: When asked to name his greatest - Ann Anshus Quattlebaum '64, after the cornerstone was Laid on A Season with NA SCA R Star To ny accomplishment as West Germany's coordinator, Lilly Center Florence's cathedral of Santa Maria Stewart (2001). first chancellor, Konrad Adenauer del Fiore, it came ti me to decide would invariably reply: "The how best to finish the structure's alliance with the free West." FROM ALUMNI P. David Lusk 74, Saul of Tarsus: Last but most magnificent piece: A Docu-novel (Essence Publishing, Scholars also consider integration a vaulted dome that would be an 2003). According to Virgil A. into the American-Led West the L. Dean Allen '90, Rise Up, 0 Men astonishing 143 feet in diameter Mitchell, general superintendent key to West German postwar of God: The "Men and Religion at its base. Such an element emeritus of the Wesleyan Church, recovery. But even as they built Fo rward Movement" and the would require the construction of this book "seeks to create a deeper the alliance with the West, "Promise Keepers " (Mercer the highest and widest vault ever appreciation of the Life and Labors Adenauer and his party, the University Press, 2002). This attempted -with no visible of the great missionary, the CDU/CSU, remained ambivalent marks the first comparative means of support. This story Apostle Paul ...by weaving about the ultimate relationship analysis of two major evangelical opens in 1418 as a competition together the Biblical account between Europe, Germany and Christian men's movements in fo r solving the dome's construction of Paul's Life within the context the United States, torn between the United States. The Men and is under way. We are soon im­ of cultural patterns, historical Continental European integration Religion Forward Movement of mersed in a culture and community events and traditional customs based on Franco-German recon­ 1911-12 attracted almost 1.5 that are roili ng in bitter social ...It is a fascinating presentation ciliation and an Atlantic com­ million. In 1991, Promise Keepers and physical conditions and even worthy of your examination." munity Linking Europe and the began sponsoring well-publicized harsher rivalries between artists, Paul D. Faulkenberry, reti red pro­ "A nglo-Saxons." Granieri, an conferences for men in athletic artisans, guilds and cities. Yet fessor of psychology at Southern associate professor of history stadiums, with attendance totaling this era is equally remarkable for Wesleyan University, says the book at Furman, takes advantage of more than fo ur million. According its mix of talent, perseverance offe rs "intriguing glimpses into recently opened archives to trace to the publisher, "Allen analyzes and creative skill. With Fillipo the Life of Saul/Paul as he grew the ambivalence behind images both groups' constructions of Brunelleschi's genius as center­ and matured in the cross currents of Cold War unity and to explore masculinity and social ethics in piece, this book follows the of the first century to become one a Legacy that still influences relation to the family, the church, construction process to its of the primary intellects and contemporary German-American and a prominent social issue" and triumphant conclusion while spiritual Leaders of the era." and European-American relations. discovers that they "developed staging humanity and art in contrasting constructions of an entertai ning and sometimes Shusuke Ya gi, co-translator, masculinity and divergent social baffli ng drama. FROM FACULTY Japanese View of Nature: Th e ethical calls for action." MRFM -Steve Richardson '77, Wo rld of Living Th ings by Kinji men sought to be "strong, calm, associate librarian Aristide Tessitore (editor), Im anishi (Routledge/Curzon, and Logical ...efficient, active Aristotle and Modern Politics: 2002). Ya gi, an associate and practical Leaders in fa mily, Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life The Persistence of Political professor of Japanese and Asian church, and society. " Promise of Bees (Viking, 2002). With a Philosophy (University of Notre Studies at Furman, helped with Keepers worked to establish South Carolina setti ng and an Dame Press, 2002). The publisher this first translation of Imanishi's themselves as servant Leaders ethos that is Likely to create both says, "Despite the separation influential book into English and by developing "an image of men nostalgia and melancholy in any between classical and modern wrote the foreword to the book. as sensitive, caring and emotion­ woman who came of age in the theories of government, contri­ Imanishi's work, which is based ally expressive" South in the middle of the 20th butors to this book fi nd that on a wide knowledge of science The author is dean of the century, Kidd weaves a tender Aristotle is a useful interlocutor and the natural world, was faculty and vice president for story of connection. The story for assessing both possibilities originally published in Japan academic affairs at Andover follows young Lily Owens, who and Limitations in contemporary in 1941 and had an enormous Newton Theological School. is exa mining her past so that politics. In this collection, noted impact in the country because she might better know her self. political scientists, theologians of its disti nctive view of nature Monte Dutton '80, Postcards from She encounters the hazards of and philosophers discuss the and how it should be studied. Pit Road: NASCAR's 2002 Season "otherness" and questions why magnitude of Aristotle's presence It is particularly important as (Brassey's Inc., 2003). This diary things have to be as they are. in contemporary debate and a background to ecology, prima­ of a year on the NASCAR circuit Throughout her experience, Lily demonstrate some of the ways tology and human social evolution is the fifth book by Dutton, an is grounded in the security of her in which he sheds new Light on theory in Japan. award-winning motorsports relationship with gentle-hearted, contemporary problems. This reporter for Th e Gaston (N.C.) strong black women who teach 29 Furmanph ilanthropy

Purple hearts Few can match Carol and Jim Ney when it comes to loyalty to alma mater

How would you describe the ideal Funnan alumni couple? Faithful? Loyal? Generous? Compassionate? By any measure, Jim and Carol Ney fit this description. Just mention their names to anyone on campus or to any Furman volunteer and you will hear a stream of accolades about their contributions of time and talent to Furman. Their story together begins when they were 5-year-old classmates at Mrs. Bloodworth's Kindergarten in Atlanta, Ga. They remained steady friendsthrough school, even serving as seventh grade co-captains of the safety patrol at Morris Brandon Elementary School. In high school their friendship blossomed into love, and the two married and enrolled at Funnan. Carol says, "We have been together so long, there are no secrets!" After Jim graduated from Funnan in 1964 and then completed law school at the University of Georgia, the Neys settled into their lives in Atlanta. Their three girls - Lynn Ney Smith '84, Karen Ney Tracy '88 and Arden Ney Brewer - kept them busy, and Jim's law practice flourished. In 1984 he became a founding part­ ner in the Holt, Ney, Zatcoff, and Wasserman firm and has since been selected for all seven editions of Best Lawyers in America. The Neys became active volunteers with their church, and Jim has held various leadership roles in the Atlanta area, including serving on (and chairing) the board of trustees of both the Schenck Carol and Jim Ney spend time with two Lady Paladin tennis players, School, for children with learning disabilities, and Community Krista Th omson '03 (left center) and Gene Holman '02. Friendship, Inc., which works with mentally handicapped adults. Carol devoted a great deal of time to the Center for the Visually Impaired, where she served two terms on the board. in Atlanta when the women play in the area. Gene Holman '02, Despite their involvement in so many activities in their a Ney Scholar, says, "Without the Neys' generosity, Furman would hometown, the Neys still fe lt a need to do more - especially for not have been a possibility for me. I am so thankful for their Furman. While attending an Atlanta Furman Club event 15 years financial contribution as well as their interest in me as a student­ ago, they met Don Fowler, Furman's director of development, and athlete. They are an amazing couple with a genuine interest in expressed their desire to give something back to Furman because Furman and its students." of its influence on their lives. In the days following that meeting, The Neys also understand the importance of unrestricted gifts, they volunteered their services. which can be used to support any area of the university. Since Little did Fowler know how much the Neys were offering. 1994 they have been members of the Richard Furman Society, the Over time they helped to build the Atlanta Club into a powerhouse gift club that recognizes donors who support Furman with unre­ -the model of an active Furman Club. stricted gifts of $10,000 or more. Since 2000 they have co-chaired Since then, whenever Furman has requested their help, they the society's executive committee. Under their leadership the have responded with a resounding "yes." From support of capital group's membership has grown by a whopping 22 percent and projects (such as the renovation of the James B. Duke Library and promises to grow further. the construction of John E. Johns Hall, Minor H. Mickel Tennis "We owe so much to Carol and Jim Ney," says Don Fowler. Center and Nan Trammell Herring Music Pavilion) to donations "They have been the driving force in developing the Atlanta area for scholarships and unrestricted gifts, the Neys have given into such a vital resource for Furman, not just in terms of finan­ unselfishly to Furman. cial support but also in recruiting students and volunteer leaders. Aside from Jim's service on the alumni board and the board Furman is truly blessed to benefit from their generous spirit." of trustees, where he's now in his second term, their most recog­ What makes this extraordinary couple remain so loyal to alma nizable contributions have been in support of scholarships and the mater while balancing the needs offamily, work, community,three Richard Furman Society. They were leaders in the establishment children, three sons-in-law and five (almost six) grandchildren? of the Atlanta Furman Club's annual scholarship, and in 1991 they According to Jim, "Furman has been such an important part of our endowed the James and Carol Ney Athletic Scholarship for football Jives for so many years that we feel strongly that we should give or baseball athletes from Georgia. In 1999 they developed the back to the university. We have loved Furman for more than 40 Carol Ney Women's Te nnis Scholarship as part of the Furman years, and we know that our lives were forever changed in a positive Partners Scholarship Program, which encourages donors and way by the influence of this marvelous university. scholarship recipients to develop a close relationship during "We want to do our part to help Furman achieve the greatest the time the student is enrolled. success possible and to ensure that worthy students can attend." Indeed, the Neys are ideal Partners. Besides fu nding the - Susan Day Gray '78 scholarship, they also entertain the entire tennis team in their home Stewardship Director Furman maintains strong program Philanthropic spirit of grant support Furman supporters step up and respond in challenging times

For members of the faculty and staff at Philanthropy - the love of humankind ­ and its resources. Parents have lost jobs, Furman, funding from corporations, foun­ helps define who we are as a nation. and market forces have battered the univer­ dations, and federal and state agencies Americans see a need and fill it. We reach sity's endowment income. In answering contributes significantly to research, out to those less fortunate. We help others this call, alumni and friends helped Furman achieve their potential. And in doing so, maintain a longstanding tradition: a bal­ scholarships, internships, capital improve­ we touch individual lives and make a dif­ anced budget, for the 27th year in a row. ments and equipment acquisitions, as well ference in society. Nationwide, the American tradition of as to endowments for these and other Over the past 177 years, Furman has philanthropy is being challenged more than purposes. Although 2002-03 has been produced hundreds of individuals whose at any time in recent memory. The country's a difficult year for the nation's economy, philanthropic spirit led them to become sense of well-being is bruised, and its opti­ Furman has been successful in continuing teachers, social workers and professionals mism is threatened by financial concerns to attract funding for a wide variety of in a wide range of work that enhances the and international insecurity. In this uncertain projects. well-being of others. It has also led them climate, charitable support has waned and Several grants from the Andrew W. to share their time and talents with Furman. donors have become much more selective Mellon Foundation will support faculty Until 1996, on average, one Furman in their giving. development. Furman is one of eight alum in three supported the university Perhaps Furman alumni, parents and colleges sharing a four-year, $2.5 million financially. But something changed during friends have something to teach their fellow Mellon award, and Furman and Rhodes the last seven years. Americans about philanthropy. Clearly, they College received a separate $650,000 The sense of philanthropy among take responsibility for seeing that needs are filled and opportunities seized -even in Mellon grant for collaborative faculty Furman alumni, combined with the know­ ledge that their university will be as strong the most challenging times. This is their development programs. In addition, as their commitment enables it to be, has Furman, and it will continue to be as strong Jane Love, director of the Center for led them to levels of generosity never before as they want it to be. Collaborative Learning and Communi­ seen. Four out of five alumni made a gift This exemplary, long-term philanthropy cation, and computer science professor to Furman - or, more accurately, to Furman - love of humankind, those living now and Kevin Treu received a $25,500 planning students - during the course of the Forever those in the future - is becoming one of grant to create an on-line database that Furman campaign (1996-2002). Furman's distinctive traditions, and one will promote cross-disciplinary teaching. This spring, Furman alumni and friends of the finest elements of the American Other recent grants have come from: responded to a call for greater generosity, character. • The South Carolina Commission on made all the more urgent because of the - Donald J. Lineback Higher Education, which awarded $37,816 effect of the economy on Furman's students Vice President for Development to support the Summer Teacher Institute sponsored by Furman's Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics and Public Leadership. • NASA, to support research on Honor a professor by endowing a faculty office prospective memory by psychology pro­ fessor Gil Einstein, ongoing work by "I wouldn't be where I am toda y ifit ha dn't interest has been expressed (and gifts Hayden Porter of computer science, and been for ..." are being received) to honor the late a project by David Moffett of the physics Schaefer B. Kendrick. The challenge department that involves monitoring the When alumni recall their Furman years, gift is expected to be in place soon. sun and Jupiter through radio wavelengths. they often make comments like this about Also in Hipp Hall, a gift from Michael • The Freeman Foundation, whose a professor whose classroom skills, empa­ Mclain '80 has made it possible to name $46,000 gift goes toward supporting a thetic advising and friendly support proved an office for Dixon Cunningham, who retired Center for Teaching About Asia. invaluable during their student days and in 2002 after 26 years on the economics Through late April, with two months afterward. and business faculty. Mike found this an remaining in the fiscal year, Furman had Now, Furman is offering alumni the ideal opportunityto remember this friend opportunity to endow a faculty office in the and mentor. received grants and awards totaling more name of a professor. In Herman N. Hipp Naming opportunities for offices are than $6.1 million. With $5.1 million in Hall, for example, gifts to name two offices available in virtually all departments. Reno­ pending grant proposals, the university in the Department of Economics and Busi­ vations are to begin this summer on Furman was assured of surpassing its 2001 -02 ness Administration suite are being sought. Hall, and the refurbishment will offer the figure of $6.2 million in grants received ­ A donor has provided two challenge gifts chance to endow offices in honor of pro­ an impressive feat in these challenging for half the $25,000 required to name each fessors in classics, communication studies, economic times. office. An additional $12,500 is needed in English, history, modern languages and - Aynoka Bender matching funds. literatures, philosophy and religion. Grants and Sponsored Programs The named offices will honor two of Gifts are payable over three to five the department's beloved professors, both years. For information, call Bob Fuzy, Visit www. furman. edu/grants/index.htm now deceased: T. Benton Sellers and director of major gifts, at (864) 294-3732, for more information. J. Carlyle Ellett. In addition, significant or e-mail [email protected]. 31 a athletics

Paladin standouts Profiles of fo ur student-athletes wh ose performances merit a closer look

Shealey's best yet to come Da Luz a well-rounded star

With a roster of only nine players and From the time he set foot on the Furman precious little experience, first-year Lady campus in 1999, it was clear that Paladin basketball coach Sam Dixon Guilherme (Gieer-MAY) Da Luz was needed big performances from his no ordinary basketball player. veteran players in 2002-03. He was already nearing his 20th He certainly got one from junior birthday and had experience as a mem­ guard Deshara Shealey, who played ber of the Brazilian Junior National Te am. well enough to be named Southern As a 6-3 point guard he also had enviable Conference Player of the Year by the size, and his ball-handling skills and league's coaches. Shealey paced the team in scoring (14.9), assists court awareness harkened back to a more fundamentally sound (3.8) and minutes played (34.8), and finished second in steals (2.1) time in college basketball. while leading Furman to a 16-13 record. During the next four years, Da Luz didn't disappoint. He started Shealey's task was made that much more difficult because she 116 of 117 games - missing just one game his senior year due to and the rest of the team had to learn Dixon's system. And like every an injury - and contributed to the team every way imaginable. He other returning player, Shealey had no idea how a new coach would finished his career as Furman's all-time leader in assists (668) and mesh with the team. steals (205), and averaged 10.7 points per game. In fact, Da Luz 'We had to adjust to a different system and a different personality," became the only player in Southern Conference history to register Shealey says of the transition between Dixon and his predecessor, at least 1 ,000 points, 600 assists, 500 rebounds and 200 steals for Sherry Carter. "But it wasn't hard. We adapted pretty quickly." a career. The Lady Paladins struggled early against a tough schedule, But Da Luz came to Furman for more than just basketball. He but reversed their fortunes on December 14 with a 58-56 upset of has been an excellent student, majoring in health and exercise sci­ Virginia. The game was played in Charlottesville, just 45 minutes ence. He has been active in campus life and could be seen at just from Shealey's hometown of Green Bay, Va., and the Lady Paladins about any Furman soccer game watching his second favorite sport. won when Shealey scored with less than a second remaining. "He was a great student, very conscientious and always "All my family and a prepared," HES professor lot of people from my high Julian Reed says of Da Luz, school were there," she who held the Selvy-Fioyd says. "I couldn't have Scholarship. "He was asked for a better ending." a pleasure to have in class." The Lady Paladins Despite spending four played six games over .500 years away from his home­ the rest of the season and town of Sao Paulo, Da Luz set the tone for the future says he never got home­ of the program. This year's sick, although he admits, team had no seniors, and "It was a little tough to get Dixon is said to have a used to the American fast "strong" recruiting class food tradition." He added coming for 2003-04. In that his years at Furman addition, Mivvi Strickland have been "by far the best has transferred to Furman experience of my life, both from Alabama and will be academically and athle­ eligible in the fall. tically. I wish every kid in "I think we're going to the world had the same be really good next year," opportunity that I did." Deshara Shealey is a two-time Guilherme Da Luz's leadership Shealey says. "We play an all-league performer. After graduation, skills will be missed. exciting and intense style of Da Luz's first hope is to stay basketball, and I think the program is just going to get stronger." in America and play basketball professionally. Option No. 2 will And, of course, it helps to have the returning player of the year. be to play overseas. Either way, he plans to spend the off-seasons Shealey was ranked near the top of every major category in the working on a master's degree. league, and there's no reason to think she won't get even better. "My only regret is not getting a (conference) championship ring "Deshara had an outstanding season from every possible during my four years at Furman," Da Luz says. "But I don't have point of view," Dixon says. "I wouldn't trade her for any player any control over that. I just try to do my best." in the conference." There is no doubt he accomplished that.

32 Stories by Vince Moore Photos by Charlie Register and Patrick Collard

Johnson, Furman a great fit Bear makes name for himself

It wasn't hard for Furman softball coach If he had been known to the football Bonnie Flynn to decide that Meagen world as William Stanley Rinehart Ill, Johnson would be a good fit for the Lady would he still have been able to run those Paladin program. same precise pass routes across the As a senior at Georgetown (S.C.) middle so fearlessly? Would he still have High School, Johnson pitched seven no­ handled just about any pass thrown in hitters (including four perfect games), his direction and finished his career as batted .479 and was named To ast of the Furman's all-time leading receiver? Coast Player of the Year by the Myrtle We'll never know, because Rinehart Beach Sun News. But that wasn't all. She was also valedictorian has always been known as "Bear," in honor of legendary Alabama of her class, a Rotary Scholar and winner of the McDonald's SAT football coach Bear Bryant. And what else are you going to do with Award. a nickname like that? Whatever the moniker, there is no question "She was a perfect and natural fit for Furman," Flynn says. that Rinehart was something special. "There was no question she had the ability to play at any level, He came to Furman from Seneca (S.C.) High School, where but she also wanted to be challenged as a student." he played five positions and was named All-State. He committed In fact, it was such a perfect fit that there wasn't much doubt to Furman early and never wavered, although Clemson and South about where Johnson would be matriculating. Carolina joined the recruiting battle near the end of his senior year. "I didn't pursue other schools very hard once I realized Furman Granted, he did develop a few doubts his first year, when during was interested in me as a student-athlete," Johnson says. "I knew practice he would go up against hard-hitting safety John Keith, a this was where I wanted to spend the next four years of my life." future professional player. "He beat me to death," Rinehart recalls. Furman is glad she felt that way. In addition to being a dean's "I couldn't even get off the line of scrimmage. I called home a few list student, she has excelled on the softball field. For the 2003 times and told them I wasn't sure I was going to make it." regular season, she batted .377 and led the team in earned run But he did. He was the Paladins' leading receiver his sophomore average, wins and innings pitched. She was also the team leader and junior seasons, made the All-Southern Conference team and in home runs, doubles received the Baron Garrett and RBI, and tied for Scholarship. In 2002, his the lead in triples. She was senior season, the political named Southern Confer­ science major caught a ence Pitcher of the Week school season record 70 on March 12 and the passes for 892 yards and league's Player of the three touchdowns, helping Week on March 31 . Furman to an 8-4 record "Meagen does a little and a fourth consecutive of everything for us," Flynn 1-AA playoff appearance. says. "She's a starter In addition to finishing and a reliever, plays first as Furman's all-time leading base and hits in the No. 3 receiver, Rinehart averaged spot. She's producing the a school record 12.8 yards kind of numbers you tend on 28 career punt returns. to see from a senior. It's This spring, the Greenville hard to believe sometimes To uchdown Club named she's just a sophomore." him South Carolina Player Perhaps she simply of the Year. has the genes for such "Bear had great foot- Meagen Johnson was a three-time Bear Rinehart was known for making athletic success. Her all-state player in high school. ball savvy," says Paladin clutch catches. brother, Michael, is a senior coach Bobby Lamb. "He first baseman at Clemson and a top major league prospect. was a real route technician and had tremendous hand-eye coor­ Meagen is more certain than ever that she made the right choice dination. In football terms, he was a gamer." in coming to Furman. And while she has yet to decide on a major, Now that his Furman days are ending, Rinehart, who plays she says she is interested in teaching high school Spanish, which guitar and is lead singer in a rock band, "Needtobreathe," plans to could surprise some people. tour and record with the band full time. And don't be surprised if "Most people laugh when I say that, because my thick Southern he makes it big. He just happens to play guitar and sing with the accent hinders my Spanish accent somewhat," she says. same precision he used to run those pass routes across the middle. Furmanalumni news

ALUMNI ACTIVITIES Time to vote Homecoming/Class Reunion plans for Alumni Board Did you graduate in a year that ended in 3 or 8? If so, then it's time for a class reunion! Homecoming 2003, October 24-26, is the place to be for friends, food, Furman alumni, take note: It's time football and fun. once again to elect new members to Be sure to check your mailbox for important the Alumni Association Board of reunion information coming your way soon. Your Directors! reunion committees, led by the following folks, are The biographies of the can­ already hard at work to plan a festive weekend. didates for election, and a clip-out 1953: Jim Daughtry ballot, are on pages 46 and 47. This 1958: Marietta Martin Bolt year's candidates represent specific 1963: Mickey Waldrep Coker decades for which we seek further 1968: Committee representation. Thanks to all the 1973: Vic and Janet Jacobs Greene nominees - Bill Lampley '41, Henry method, you have produced an 1978: Ed and Tricia Toole Boehmke Barton '49, Furman Cantrell '61, Luke enthusiastic and active board to 1983: Clare Folio Morris Curtis '68, Cindy Black Sparks '80, represent your interests and views 1988: Mary Gilbreath Clare Folio Morris '83, Rebecca to the Furman administration. Since 1993: Paul Good 1998: Benj amin Barnhill Armacost '89 and Chris Brown '89 the process began, a number of - for their willingness to serve. elected Alumni Board members have Busy spring for Furman Clubs Over the past nine years, we gone on to be appointed to the Furman Clubs have had a busy spring. A.V. Huff, Jr., have tested different methods of university's board of trustees! retiring vice president for academic affairs, led alumni promoting the board election Please vote only once, but with in the North Carolina Triad on an entertaining and four ways to vote, we want to process. This year, there are four informative tour of Old Salem. The Richmond (Va.) hear from all 24,000 of you! The ways to vote. Furman Club celebrated the arrival of spring at the deadline for voting is July 10. We hope that most of you Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. The month of May As you consider your choices, will use the easiest way: on-line, brought flowers and Furman coaches to Charleston through Furman's Web site. Go to remember the mission statement (S.C.) and Atlanta (Ga.), where alumni and friends www.furman.edu/admin/alumni and adopted by the Alumni Association heard about prospects for next year in Paladin sports. follow the link to the ballot. If you Board of Directors, which states that Meanwhile, the Music City Club in Nashville, prefer, mark and cut the ballot from the board will: Tenn., is up and running again. The club recently held the magazine and mail it promptly to Provide support, guidance a meeting to plan new ways for alumni in that area the Alumni Office, Furman University, and leadership to Furman; to reconnect. Charlotte (N.C.) has also enjoyed a Greenville, S.C. 2961 3. You may Serve as a liaison group to resurgence in its club activities, and has scheduled also call in your choices at 1-800- represent the opinions, needs and an evening with President David Shi for June 21. PURPLE3, or e-mail them to interests of alumni in the life of the Also in June, the Atlanta Furman Club will host [email protected]. university; its fi rst alumni coffeehouse, in which alumni will For many years, members of the Serve as a model of par­ showcase their talents. Harry Shucker '66, vice Alumni Board weren't elected. They ticipation in alumni activities and president for student services, will visit the Northeast were simply nominated, approved support the fund-raising efforts of Florida Furman Club on June 19. To learnmore about Furman Club events, contact by the board and then announced the university; Melanie Krone '94 at 1-800-PURPLE3 or go to to the alumni body. In an effort to Serve as ambassadors for www.furman.edu/alumni/upcomingevents.htm give alumni a stronger voice in the Furman by promoting the Furman selection of their leaders, the Alumni message whenever possible. Alumni College in Ireland Board decided nine years ago to hold Thank you for your continued The Alumni Officehas partnered with Alumni Holidays support of Furman. If you have ideas head-to-head elections, with alumni International©to bring you an exciting trip to Kinsale, or questions about how to strengthen from as many decades as possible Ireland, September 28-0ctober 6. the Alumni Association, please call represented on the ballot. Nomi­ Join fellow alumni as you journey to the Blarney the Alumni Office. nations come from the general Castle, where you might kiss the Blarney stone. Delight alumni body. in the breathtaking scenery found along the Ring of Since we began this direct - Pam Underwood Thomason '76 Kerry and visit Charles Fort, Europe's finest star­ election process, we have seen President, Alumni Association shaped fortress and the "Old Head of Kinsale." an increase in voting interest. By Request a brochure about the trip by calling responding to this direct-election the Alumni Office at 1-800-PURPLE3. ClASS NOTES SPRING 2003

Columbia astronauts' remains 36 61 68 fromLufkin, Te xas, to Dover Augusta (Ga.) State University Next reunion in 2006 This year is reunion! Air Force Base in Delaware for has named its physical education/ As the result of a gift from Frank Jerry Wood of Sautee­ examination and identification. athletics complex in honor of Shaw and his wife, Susan, the Nacoochee, Ga., is a senior • Michael McKeehen has George A. Christenberry, the Scottish Heritage Center at St. design specialist with Catalyst moved to the San Francisco, school's president from 1970- Andrews Presbyterian College Telecom. Calif., area and works with K­ 86. in Laurinburg N.C., has renamed Force Merck Consultant as a its annual March symposium the senior certified clinical research 70 associate. • Chip and Margaret 49 Charles Bascombe Shaw Next reunion in 2005 Memorial Scottish Heritage Rice To lleson have moved to Frances Claire Lollis Gaston and Barron Kennedy Ill of Tazewell, Symposium Weekend in mem­ Charlotte, N.C., where Margaret her husband, Bill, of Spartan­ Tenn., has been appointed ory of Frank's father. The Shaws has been named a planner with burg, S.C., were selected to regional coordinator and fire have a special interest in Scottish Belk Store Services.• receive the 2002 Annie Dove instructor forthe Tennessee Fire history and are active with MARRIAGE: Joanne Meder Denmark Aw ard, Anderson Service and Codes Enforcement Scottish heritage groups. and David Newlon, December College's highest recognition Academy. 28. They live in Columbia, S.C. for those who have served She is a speech language sacrificially and in a manner that 62 pathologist in School District has advanced the programs and Next reunion in 2007 71 Next reunion in 2006 Five of Lexington/Richland the highest aims of the college. Jim and Jeanette Lamas '64 Bill Epps of Cincinnati, Ohio, Anderson's Frances Lollis Bowers are co-branch managers is director of outpatient services Gaston Endowed Music of First Allied Securities, Inc. for the Central Community Scholarships are named in They live in Watkinsville, Ga., Health Board. He also teaches her honor. Bill is chair of the where he also serves as vice chair Furman.edu psychology at Northern Anderson College Foundation of the North Georgia Bank, Kentucky University. • Tom Council, on which Frances which he helped form. provides forum Oder, formerly a news editor for serves. The Atlanta Journal and on war in Iraq 63 Constitution, is managing editor 51 This year is reunion! of COXnet, the virtual news­ Syderas Ross Sanders of Elgin, Bill Turner of Cornelius, N.C., room of Cox Newspapers Inc. When the war in Iraq began S.C., was a teacher, principal is director of marketing for in mid-March, it had an imme­ and music teacher before Universal Apparel. diate impact on the Furman retiring. She now works with 73 community. Professors This year is reunion! home-bound students. quickly incorporated the sub­ Jerry Adams is director of public 64 ject into classroom discus· Next reunion in 2004 affairs for the South Carolina sions, and the university W. Louise Peter has her own Department of Social Services. 52 hosted several standing-room· Jimmy Stewarthas been elected business, Eagle Eye Proof­ • Furman president David Shi only forums on the conflict. 2003-04 chair of the retirees reading, in Chicago, lll. was named Greenville To give Furman faculty, group of the South Carolina Magazine's Nelson Mullins staff, students, alumni and Technical Education Associa­ Business Person of the Year for friends an opportunity to tion. He and his wife, Corrinne 65 2002 in recognition of his efforts Next reunion in 2005 express their opinions, to spark (M.A.'75), have continued to to strengthen ties between Jack Ellenburg, a retired Baptist discussion and debate, and to live in Greenville since his Furman and the Greenville minister and former chair of the provide the chance for people retirement fromGreenville community. Anderson (S.C.) College board Technical College. She teaches to respond immediately to of trustees, has become develop­ language arts at Northwood breaking news, the university ment officer for the school. In Middle School. established a Web site at addition, he is the college's 74 www.furman.edu/community/ Next reunion in 2004 director of counseling services index.htm. The site provides Eric Berg, chief of the Anatomic 59 and is also interim member care an overview of the campus Next reunion in 2004 Pathology Service in the pastor for Concord Baptist reaction to the war, links to 0. Kermit McCarter, Jr., who Blanchfield Army Community Church. He served as acting related sites, comments from retired from teachingin the Hospital's Department of Path­ president of Anderson College faculty and students, and a States, has moved to Chiang in ology at Fort Campbell, Ky., 1995. message board for those who Mai, Thailand, and is a social was one of five forensic wish to share their feelings studies teacher for the children pathologists to assist NASA, and concerns. of missionaries at Grace FEMA and the FBI with International School. transport of the space shuttle 35 counties, and he is a test and Counseling Center, an outpatient development supervisor with 79 82 facility affiliated with Mount FreightLiner Custom Chassis. Next reunion in 2004 Next reunion in 2007 Pisgah United Methodist Church Michele Bowser Carroll is the Jeff Edge of Huntersville, N.C., in Alpharetta, Ga. Jill Shipley 75 2003 president of Women in has been named to the board of Thompson has become a partner Next reunion in 2005 Logistics, a non-profit organi­ directors of the 600 Festival in the law firm of James, Bates, Pope Spivey, LLP, in Macon, Edward Bonn is president and zation in the Bay Area of San Association that celebrates & CEO of Southern Regional Francisco dedicated to helping NASCAR racing in Charlotte, Ga. She practices real estate law. • Richard Tuttle (B.A. '86) Health System in Georgia. women succeed in logistics, in N.C., during the month of May. of Grand Blanc, Mich., is cur­ To mmy Garrick of Greer, S.C., business and in life. • Edie He has also been named to the rently a project manager with is international sales manager Moore McGee of Millersville, advisory board of the North EDS and has been certified as for Kuesters Machinery Md., is an attorney with the U.S. Carolina State University a Project Management Profes­ Corporation. Merit Systems Protection Board. Industrial Extension Service. Carolyn Hipps Williams has BIRTHS: Christopher sional . • MARRIAGES: David become president of the Fort and Tammy Murrell, a son, Schilli and Mary McGlinch, 76 Mill/Rock Hiii/Tega Cay United Christopher Kincade, November October 19. She is an attorney Next reunion in 2006 Way in Rock Hill, S.C . • 1, 200 1, Greenville. • Joe and and real estate developer. • Roy Crabtree of St. Petersburg, BIRTH: Brooks and Lindy Robbie Whisnant, a daughter, Steven Kenneth Ward and Amy Fla., has been named adminis­ Gibson, a son, Gabriel, Alice, November 19, Charlotte, Diane Moody, March 1. She trator of NOAA Fisheries December 12, Kannapolis, N.C. N.C. is the laboratory and compliance Southeast Region, becoming manager for the town of Lyman, one of the nation's top fishery S.C., and he is an RTD with managers. The National Oceanic 80 83 Federal Express. • BIRTHS: Next reunion in 2005 This year is reunion! and Atmospheric Administration John and Julia Fichtner Krahm, Fisheries, which encompasses Stan Harlow, an Army officer Robert Capers has begun work eight coastal states and nine and chaplain, is based at Fort as an insurance agent with State inland states, as well as the Knox, Ky. • Timothy G. Hayes, Farm in West Columbia, S.C. • commonwealth of Puerto Rico senior vice president and North Bruce Getz (M.A.), head trainer and the U.S. Virgin Islands, is American region head for the at Furman from 1984-94, is 20n2ALUMNI ASSO-20n3CIATioN dedicated to protecting and Consumer Care Division of director of sports relations at the BOARD OF DIRECTORS preserving living marine re­ , Bayer HealthCare LLC, has been Hughston Sports Medicine sources through scientific named chairman-elect of the Center in Columbus, Ga. Pamela Underwood Thomason '76, presi­ dent; James H. Simkins, Jr. '78, president research, management, enforce­ Consumer Healthcare Products Tom Taylor is technology Association, a trade association coordinator for Spartanburg elect; Steven B. Smith '83, vice president; ment and the conservation of George E. Linney '65, past president; marine mammals and other that represents U.S. manufactur­ (S.C.) School District 5. He also Rebecca Hood Becherer '89; Randolph protected marine species and ers and distributors of over-the­ directs the Chancel Choir at Williams Blackwell '63; Rosalie Manly their habitat. counter medicines and nutri­ McCarter Presbyterian Church Burnett '49; John R. Cassady '62; Bret tional supplements. He will in Greenville and performs with Alan Clark '88; Diane Maroney Estridge assume the chairmanship in various vocal ensembles. '66; Brian H. Fenn '91; Joe E. Gentry '53; Julia Meeks Glenn '63; Hal E. Henderson 77 2004. • Sally Pence recently Next reunion in 2007 '92; Catherine Hunter Hightower '55; became director of the Jacob Philip Kilby, an attorney in Bel 85 Elizabeth Jean Howard '81 ; George L. Family Resource Center in Johnson '68; Rebecca Pullin Kay '86; Air, Md., is part owner of both Next reunion in 2005 Louisville, Ky. Charles W. Linder '59; Donald H. Lindsey Leslie Boyette is a paralegal an abstracting company and a '54; J. David Nelson '61 ; Paul B. Nix, Jr. title company. He also directs in the Atlanta, Ga., law firm of '77; Robert E. Poerschke '41 ; James G. community theatre and has 81 Drew Eckl & Farnham. He is Revels, Jr. '62; Jenna C. Robinson '74; written the book, lyrics and Next reunion in 2006 also organist and choirmaster Ginger Malone Sauls '75; David M. Schilli music for several children's Deborah Cowan Flint of Union, at St. Andrew's Episcopal '85; Catherine Rakestraw Smith '92; S.C., who has worked with Girl Church in Peachtree City. • Mickey ArthurWalker '55; Ronald L. theatre production. Walker '84; Davin K. Welter '89; Harriet Scouts and Boy Scouts for many Holly Holcombe-Gorrell of Arnold Wilburn '74. years, has received the Palmetto Taylors, S.C., is employed 78 Council Aw ard, the highest by Cornerstone Marketing/ Ex-Officio: David E. Shi '73, president; This year is reunion! award that can be presented Mid-West Health Insurance Donald J. Lineback, vice president for Jan Hunt Hollar has been to a Scout volunteer on the Company, selling health and development; Donald E. Fowler, director promoted to executive vice of development; To m Triplitt '76, director council level. Dawn Jackson life insurance geared toward president at First Charter Bank of Alumni Association; Jason Curtin, Semones lives in Parrish, Fla., small-business owners or other of North Carolina in Charlotte. associate director of Alumni Assocation; and is self-employed. individuals. • Robin Kowalski Melanie Krone '94, associate director of Lorie Morris has received her MARRIAGE: David Russell joined the psychology faculty at Alumni Association; William J. Lavery, doctorate in psychology. She Brown and Paula Tate, October Clemson University in January. faculty liaison; David G. Ellison '72, trustee lives in Silver Spring, Md., and 26. They live in Greer, S.C. Ray Rowley of Madison, Ala., liaison; Katie Clerkin Benston '92, is a clinical psychologist in president, Yo ung Alumni Council; Sheana Rusty is a research analyst with is manager of software develop­ private practice. Cavitt '04, president, Student Alumni Datastream Systems. ment for Northrop Grumman Council; A.B. Puckett '03, president, Missions System. • David Smith Association of Furman Students; Jeffrey is director of the Summit Sirolly '03, president, Senior Class. 36 a daughter, Grace, March 9, 2002, West Stockbridge, Mass. Furman Singers reunion scheduled August 1-3 Joe and libby Smith-Purcell, a daughter, Elisabeth Grace, Former Furman Singers, mark your • Sunday, August 3: Sing during October 22, Atlanta, Ga. Roger and Elaine Roark '92 calendars. the morning worship service at Thomas, a son, Henry Wilson It's time once again - actually, it's Greenville's First Baptist Church. Thomas, August 25. Roger is the 13th time - for the always popular Founded by DuPre Rhame in pastor of Northeast Baptist Furman Singers reunion. The biennial 1946 and directed by Bingham Vick, Jr., Church in Atlanta, Ga., and event, which always attracts a large con­ since 1970, the Singers are the oldest Elaine is a staffpharmacist at tingent of former Singers from through­ choral ensemble at Furman and take Emory University Hospital. out the country, is scheduled August pride in their almost 60-year tradition • Jim and Anna Mary 1-3 in Greenville. of discipline, excellence, beauty and Bloomfield Winer, a daughter, All 1,600 alumni of the Furman commitment. Mary Victoria, November 20, Singers are invited to return to campus All Singers alumni were recently Atlanta, Ga. for a weekend of fun, reminiscing and mailed a newsletter containing a reunion outstanding music. The plans for the registration form. Any former Singers 86 reunion: who have yet to receive information Next reunion in 2006 • Friday evening, August 1: about the reunion should e-mail BIRTH: Jimmy and Sarah Rehearsal in the Nan Trammell Herring [email protected] or call him Armacost Holliman, a daughter, Music Building's Harper Hall, with at (864) 294-2161. Hayden Suzanne, May 15, 2002, its magnificent acoustics. Following Oakland, Calif. rehearsal, enjoy a party at the home of Gordon '65 and Sarah Weaver 87 Herring '66. Next reunion in 2007 • Saturday, August 2: Scott Bunn was included in Morning and afternoon rehearsals, a recent feature story in the followed by an evening banquet. Daytona Beach (Fla.) News­ Journal about franchising and its increasing popularity in the workplace. He is president of Puszewski, Race Way Foods and owns nine a daughter, Jenna, with the firm of Butler Pappas David John, December 2, April 19, 2002, Lawrenceville, Subway restaurants in Florida. Weihmuller Katz Craig, LLP, Savannah, Ga. Craig and Ga. Scott and Karen Pyles '88 in Tampa, Fla. He specializes Stephanie DeMatteis lowry, a MARRIAGES: Carla Fay Spearman, a daughter, Sally Christian and James Austin in bad faith and extracontractual son, Andrew Cole, November Cheves, September 20. They insurance defense litigation. 25, Gastonia, N.C. Tilo and Wingate ill, December 28. Mike Robin Brown Carla is systems manager at live in Huntsville, Ala., where and '92 Deborah landan Spranger, a Scott is employed by Computer Malinovsky Michelin Americas Research live in Atlanta, Ga., daughter, Jordan Rachel, Science Corporation and is where Robin is senior associate and Development Corporation October 17, Exton, Pa. in Greenville and James is office working on a NASA contract. with Impact Consulting Ser­ administrator at Madawaska vices. Mike is general manager 90 Hardscape Products, Inc. for the Embassy Suites Hotel Next reunion in 2005 88 in Alpharetta. Richard l. Richard Furman Hewitt, Jr., This year is reunion! Wendy McCarthy Deming has Nelson, formerly a manager for and Amelia St. Claire Bowie, Will Powell now lives in been promoted to the position US Airways, has become stake­ February 1. She is a sales Marietta, Ga., and is employed of chief of staffwith the Ve nice holder liaison for the new representative at Container by Bank of America. Greg Foundation in Florida. She was Transportation Security Admini­ Company of Carolina and he Wei maker of Collegeville, Pa., previously an accountant for the stration at the Greenville­ is employed by Elliott Davis, is senior research scientist foundation. lindsay Jackson Spartanburg International LLC. They live in Columbia, with Wyeth Research. Holland has received her Ph.D. Airport. He will interact with S.C. BIRTHS: lee and Mary ADOPTION: Rex and degree in psychology from the the airlines, airport and local Kathryn Brill, a daughter, Lillian Stephanie Doyle Trevitz, University of North Carolina­ media regarding aviation Lee, February 3, Tampa, Fla. a daughter, Addison Grace, Greensboro. Dave Maxfield security matters. Bonnie Ken and Susan Norris Carter, born June 17, 1997; adopted is an attorney with the Columbia Smith is a human services a daughter, Kathryn Rainey, October 7, 2002. (S.C.) firm of Trotter and instructor at Greenville March 22, 2002,Plano, Te xas. Maxfield. He focuses primarily Technical College. She is also Hunter and DruAnn Byrom on consumer law cases involv­ writing her doctoral dissertation lutinski, twin daughters, 89 ing credit reporting, lending Next reunion in 2004 for Clemson University's Victoria Wallis and Sophia Faith, violations and warranty work. Tom Brink, who became an Educational Leadership October 25. The family lives in BIRTHS: Ken and Martha attorney aftermore than 10 years program. BIRTHS: Chip and Moscow, Russia. James and Villanueva Milam, a son, Cooper with Prudential Insurance, works Suzette Duvall '90 Harris, a son, Deborah Jean Schamay Joseph, September 24, Newnan, 37 Ga. • Randal and Noel Thomas Raggio, a daughter, Jenna Claire, SPONSOR HOTELS October 11, Columbus, Ohio. AMERISUITES* 864.232.3000 $69

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Resorts of America. • Michael WESTIN POINSETT Robertson is a planner for the 864.421.9700 $ 109 town of Mount Pleasant, S.C., approving the design of new *complimetJtary breakfa st commercial construction and alterations within the town's historic district. He is also an October 24-26 adjunct professor of historic preservation at College of FRIDAY Oc TOBI:R 24 Charleston . • MARRIAGE: ALUMNI GOLF HORSEPLAY Newt Collinson IV and Kim Buchanan, November. He ALUMNI ART SHOW PEP RALLY is marketing director for CARNIVAL ON THE MALL FIREWORKS INVESCO in Atlanta, Ga . • REUNION DROP-INS BIRTHS: Ken (M.A. '93) and Diana Fernandez (M.A. '93) SATURDAY Oc r )Ui I 25 Baker, a son, Andrew Ken, ALUMNI BREAKFAST LUNCH ON THE LAWN November6, 2001, Shelby, N.C. • Dan and Dana Jacobson DEPARTMENT DROP-INS PARADE Dokmanovich, a son, Nicolas GOLDEN PALADIN DROP-IN FOOTBALL VS. ETSU Quinn, April 21, 2002, Chicago, DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY REUNION BANQUETS Ill. • Mike and Heather Meeks Gatchell, a son, Elijah James, SuNDAY Ocrm LR 26 February 14, Mount Pleasant, WORSHIP SERVICE ALUMNI RECITAL S.C. • Sloan and Denise Yokley '93 Martin, a daughter, Anna Kathryn, September 12, Duluth, Ga. • John and Kristina York Wooten, a daughter, Audrey 8 J FURMAN Virginia, December 27, 2001, Chamblee, Ga. Visit on-line at: www.furman.edu/alumni. 92 e-mail: [email protected] Call: 1.800.787.7533 Next reunion in 2007 laura Hammond Austill has joined First National Bank of Spartanburg, S.C., as assistant to complete requirements for the applications manager with the Cleveland, Ohio. Bert Wa llace vice president and controller. Ph.D. at Duke University. He Arlington County (Va.) Depart­ of Dunn, N.C., is an assistant • Jennifer Baldwin has earned is a postdoctoral fe llow at the ment of Human Services. professor of theatre at Campbell a Master of Social Work degree Carolina Population Center at Bryan Metcalf has joined the University. • MARRIAGE: from the University of North the University of North Carolina. Nashville, Tenn., law firm of Kathryn McCrorey and Greg Carolina and works as a trainer • lisa Bunce of Summerville, Bass, Berry & Sims. He works Pisocky, September 28. They for the Family Member Pro­ S.C., has completed her master's in the tax practice area. • Alden live in Falls Church, Va ., and grams Flight at Travis Air Force degree in public health and is Milam IV is completing a one­ Kathryn works as a legal Base in California. • Scott a middle school teacher in the year fellowship in orthopaedic assistant with Sprenger & Lang. Brown successfully defended Berkeley County School District. spine surgery at Case We stern • BIRTHS: Davis and Sarah his dissertation in December • Kerry Gantt is Anasazi clinical Reserve University Hospitals of Dill '94 Barlow, a daughter, 38 Hunter Grace, November 4, & Associates, a cultural 2001, Birmingham, Ala. • Clint resources consulting firm. • Class notes policy and Christine Thompson Cook, Ryan Livezey has been named a son, Jordan James, May 27, head football coach at Holy 2002. • Jeffrey and Cathy Innocents' Episcopal School Because of the large number of submissions and clippings Fanning Fowler, a son, Isaac, in Atlanta, Ga., where he will be Furman receives for the magazine's class notes section and December 10, 2001, Mauldin, starting the program. His wife, the amount of time it takes to review, compile and edit S.C. • Michael and Laura Bates Pamela Clay Livezey, works so much information, news items frequently are not published Garretson, a daughter, Riley in sales. • BIRTHS: David and until five or six months after they are submitted. Bates, July 13, Franklin, Tenn. Candice Ashburn, a daughter, Furman magazine does not publish dated items • To mmy and Alison Hager, Maddie Rae, November 9, a daughter, Foster Elizabeth, Toronto, Canada. • Michael and (anything more than 18 months old at time of publication) November 13, 2001, Raleigh, Wendy Cannon Bell, a son, or engagement announcements. B irth and marriage N.C. • Mike and Kim Beckham Reece Preston, February 28, announcements for alumni couples who graduated in different Hatfield, a son, Shane Michael, 2002, Columbia, S.C. Wendy years are included under the earliest graduation date (except August 14, Springfield, Va . • is a forensic toxicologist with if requested otherwise); they are not listed under both Christopher and Ami Fletcher the South Carolina Law classes. We ask that you include your spouse's or child's Jarrett, a son, Paul Christopher, Enforcement Division. • David name and the date and city where the birth or marriage January 16. Ami is the manager and Chamblee Cline, a daughter, occurred. of Sam's Club Pharmacy in Claire Julia, June 4, 2002, Send news to the Office of Marketing and Public Douglasville, Ga. • Lance and Pearland, Texas. David is Relations, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Meredith Lentz '94 Lewis, associate pastor at Fellowship a daughter, Pearce, January 11, Bible Church, overseeing out­ Greenville, S.C. 29613, or e-mail to [email protected]. 2002, Avondale Estates, Ga. • reach and assimilation ministries. Selected information submitted to the on- line registry at James and Maribeth Pollock • Bums and Lyn Blackwell furman. edu/admin/alumni is also included in class notes. Loynes, a son, Matthew Thomas, Edmonds, a son, Hunter Bums, July 1, 2002, New London, N.H. September 12, Greenville. • • David and Susie McKenney­ Christopher and Betsy Harter, Hines, a daughter, Kylie a son, William Gavin, May 7, U.S. history and coaches Elizabeth, December 4, Kenne­ 2002, Watkinsville, Ga. • baseball and football at Collins saw, Ga. • Mike and Cindy Richard and Laura Driscoll 95 Hill High School in Suwanee, Patrick, a son, Ryan Thomas, Hughes, a daughter, Margaret Next reunion in 2005 Ga. • MARRIAGE: Charles October 8, Chattanooga, Tenn. Dana, May 8, 2002. • Craig After graduating from the Girard and Stella Peacock, • Andrew and Cammy Collins and Pam McCoy, a daughter, Brandeis School of Law at the March 23, 2002. Charles is Whitman, a son, Daniel Andrew, Claire Elizabeth, July 12, 2002, University of Kentucky and a research associate at the Uni­ Peter January 12, 2002, Bath, Maine. Mooresville, N.C. • Christopher passing the bar, '96 and versity of South Carolina. • '94 and Margaret Haskell Leanne Kittrell Diakov are prac­ BIRTHS: Scott and Julie Holt Rinker, twins, a son, Christopher, ticing in Louisville. Peter is with Barnstead, a daughter, Emma, 93 and a daughter, Elizabeth, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, This year is reunion! May 30, 2002, Newberry, S.C. February 12, Tampa, Fla. • Kota and Leanne is with Fernandez, Robert Cone of Greenwood, • David and Kathleen Kelley, a and Rhonda Suttle, a daughter, Friedman, Grossman, Kohn & S.C., is an attorney with son, John Edward, August 12, Rachel McKenzie, February 9. Son. • Laura Tragesser McDonald, Patrick, Tinsley, Wilmington, Del. • Mike and Morrison • Monty and Elizabeth Anne plans to study for the Baggett, and Poston, L.L.P. Hannah Bright Morris, a Hillmer Walton, a daughter, Tennessee and Virginia bars this He practices civil, domestic and daughter, Mary Cannon, Mary Lewis, December 28, summer, after which she plans govemmenta1 1aw. • Geoffrey September 8. They live in El 2001, Knoxville, Tenn. to join the law firm of Porter, Crumrine is portfolio manager Segundo, Calif., where Hannah Wright, Morris & Arthur in its and regional sales director with has started a sales recruiting Washington, D.C., office. • Oppenheimer Funds in 94 business and conducts job search After completing his Ph.D. in Charlotte, N.C. • Marshal Next reunion in 2004 training classes for people in clinical psychology at Miami Giggleman is a contractor with Jonathan Bartsch works in career transition. • Richard and University, Derek Oliver went Teksystems. He is working on commercial and industrial sales Shannon Simpson Riley, a son, on active duty as a U.S. Army a major upgrade of Windows with the Square D Company of David Harris, June 20, 2002. officer in January. When he XP for approximately 16,000 Nashville, Tenn. • Greg Elliott Shannon is president of One completes the Officer Basic computers at the United Services received a master's degree in Stop Environmental and Richard Course at Fort Sam Houston in Automobile Association in San business administration from is a project manager with San Antonio, Texas, he will then Antonio, Te xas. • Jennifer Clemson University last May Simpson Commercial in serve as MEDDAC psychologist Brown Leynes of Trenton, N.J., and continues to work for the Birmingham, Ala. • Brian and at Fort Benning, Ga. • Julie teaches an introductory course Fluor Corporation in Greenville. Katherine Schneider Simmons, Fischer Powell has been named on historic preservation at the • Mike Johnson and two part­ a daughter, Sara Elizabeth, the 2003-04 Teacher of the Year College of New Jersey and ners have opened a restaurant in November 13, Germantown, at Greenville High School, works part time as an architec­ Orangeburg, S.C., called The Md. where she teaches history. tural historian for Richard Grubb 1058 Grill. • Scott Wild teaches

39 Life cycle

Afterscare, Ambroses set fo r 1,000-mi/e ride to boost cancer awareness

Chuck and Kris Allen Ambrose will be riding them to mountain biking, she and Chuck their bikes together in the heat and humidity caught the off-road bug. of July from their home in Misenheimer, Then, late last summer, while stuck N.C., to Boston, Mass., proving that they in summer vacation traffic during the long have come a long way since their first car ride from NorthCarolina to Kris' New interaction as freshmen at Furman. Hampshire hometown of Derry, Kris "I walked up to her during Orientation suggested to Chuck that they could make Week - we were on brother and sister the trip faster on their bikes than in the car. halls - and tried to start a conversation. Although made in jest, her remark quickly She looked right through me and wouldn't became the catalyst for an ambitious project. give me the time of day," says Chuck, with Soon the Ambroses were talking to their an expression that suggests he's still a little riding partners about how much fun it would perplexed and hurt by the experience. be to bike from North Carolina to Boston for Four years later, Kris, a three-time New this summer's annual meeting of United Hampshire State Amateur golf champion Methodist college presidents. They envi­ and four-year member of the Furman sioned an effort that would help others women's team, had a change of heart and also give something back to those who for Chuck, a three-time all-Southern Con­ had helped them during Kris' battle with The Ambroses ' 1, 000-mi/e ride fits with Pfeiffer's emphasis on "servant leadership " ference soccer player whom she often saw cancer. this academic year. at meetings of the Fellowship of Christian Thus was the "Ride for the Ribbon" Athletes. Eighteen months after they born, with a goal of raising more than graduated from Furman in 1983, they got $100,000 toward cancer research and fortunate to be a part of a university that married - and have been a great team awareness. Joining the Ambroses will be embraces that same very special quality." ever since. David Joyce (a Pfeiffer grad and president While he's always quick to give credit In 1998 they moved to Misenheimer of Union College), his wife, Ly nne, and Jean to others, Chuck has overseen a period when Chuck, who is a former vice president Givin, a close family friend. of unprecedented growth and campus of advancement at Carson-Newman College Some of the funds they raise will aid improvements at Pfeiffer at a time when (and a past director of the Paladin Club), research at the Baptist Medical Center. The many other small institutions are struggling was named president of Pfeiffer University. remainder will go to help college students to survive. By striving to bea "model church­ Just a few years later, in June of 2001 , they whose lives have been affected by cancer. related institution preparing servant leaders faced a frightening test when Kris, who had During the 1 ,000-mile ride, which will pass for lifelong learning," Pfeiffer has chosen just turned 40, was diagnosed with breast through Derry, they will hold fund-raising Robert Frost's less traveled road -and it cancer. With the support of Chuck and their and cancer awareness events. Merrill Lynch has made a real difference for the institution. two children, Charlie (now 1 0) and Kathryn has signed on as a corporate sponsor. (Interesting note: Frost lived and wrote in (7), Kris took on the challenge with the same (More information is available on-line at East Derry, N.H.) quiet determination that people who watched www.ridefortheribbon.com). The Ambroses' 1 ,000-mile ride has her play golf at Furman would remember. By the time they embark on their been driven by many but ridden by very "I would be lying if I said it wasn't ambitious journey, Chuck will be nearing few. Once again, they will be associated a shock," says Kris. "But you can either sit the end of his fifth year as president of with the road less traveled. And they really and feel sorry for yourself or decide to take Pfeiffer. During his presidency, several hope it will make a difference. it on face to face." members of the campus community have Kris and Chuck Ambrose would love With this kind of attitude, it should come been stricken with cancer, so the effort hits to hear from anyone who would like to help as no surprise that Kris recovered fully from close to home on many levels. with or has ideas for the "Ride for the her illness, with the help of early detection "Pfeiffer, like Furman, is a special place Ribbon." They can be contacted at and excellent comprehensive care at Wake because of people's commitment to one (704) 463-1 360 or by e-mail at Forest University Baptist Medical Center ­ another," says Chuck. "I left Furman inspired [email protected]. where her anesthesiologist was an old friend to make a difference, having enjoyed an - Matt Marvin from Furman, Tim Smith '85. environment that emphasized the impor­ The author is director of institutional After surgery, chemotherapy and tance of a nurturing community and service communications at Pfeiffer University. radiation, Kris worked hard to get back to to others. Kris and I have taken that gift full strength. When good friends introduced with us throughout our lives, and we are

40 She has received district-wide and Jennifer Elliott '00 Mathis, a pastor at Dayspring United Parcel Service in Jacksonville, recognition for her success in who live in Locust Grove, Ga., Methodist Church in Phoenix, Fla. Jamie and Christine her AP courses, with 82 percent are both laboratory scientists, Ariz., and he is a student at Williams Duncan have moved of her students scoring 3 or she with the Georgia Department Midwestern School of Medi­ to Cleveland, S.C. Jamie higher on the college-level AP of Transportation and he with cine. Leah Lauren Manley graduated from Southeastern examinations. MARRIAGE: the Georgia Bureau of Investi­ and Jason Sanders Blanton, Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., Jennifer Joanna Zubrod and gation. Kelly Riley works for November 30. They live in and is associate pastor of student Christopher Brant Taylor, June IBM in Raleigh, N.C., as a tech­ Greenville. Both are sales ministries at East Pickens Baptist 22, 2002. Jennifer teaches nical solution architect with representatives, she for Glaxo­ Church. Austin Hood is an mathematics at Lexington (S.C.) responsibility for creating SmithKline Pharmaceuticals insurance defense attorney with High School and Brant is a real Helpdesk, Deskside and IMAC and he for Mead Johnson the Brown and Brehmer law firm estate agent with ERA Wilder solutions and cost cases for Nutritionals. Rachel Zola in Columbia, S.C. John C. Realty. BIRTHS: Andrew external customers. • and Jon Hutchison, December Leslie has become catalog and Molly Crosby, a daughter, MARRIAGES: Emily Fletcher 28. Jon is a software engineer librarian and assistant professor Morgen, February 12, 2002. and Danny Kapic, August 24. for Northrop Grumman. They at the University of Mississippi. Andrew is president of Crosby­ They live in San Francisco, live in Reston, Va. • BIRTHS: Brian Nick is press secretary Vo lmer International Communi­ Calif., where she is northwest Dan and Teri Smith Brinkman, for Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-North cations in Memphis, Tenn., and sales manager with Martha a son, Calvin Dillon, September Carolina. He was deputy is also a partner in International Stewart Living and he is a sales 18, Greenville. Weston '02 campaign manager for Dole Construction Services, which manager for Maxim Integrated and Cheryl Mason Cheatham, during her run for the Senate provides renovation and security Products, a computer chip a son, William Colby, September last fall. • Jeff Noblin is an upgrades to U.S. embassies in company. Kristen Nevins and 12, Columbia, S.C. Cheryl is administrative fellow for Phoebe the Middle East and Africa as George E. Linney Ill '98, August a teacher and coach and Weston Putney Health System in Albany, well as overseas construction 3. They live in Durham, N.C., is an associate team member Ga. • Ann Reeves is employed management for private where Kristen is a clinical at Palmetto GBA. • Robert by Liz Lapidus Public Relations companies. Brian and Laura research nurse at Duke Univer­ and Debbie Pyfrom Dill, a son, in Atlanta, Ga. She is a publicist Kirchoff Harper, a daughter, sity and George is pursuing Jackson Robert, November 14, for several high-end restaurants. Carolyn Elaine, April 7, 2002, a Master of Divinity degree Greenville. Mark and Angela Elizabeth Bielefeld Rowe lives Atlanta, Ga. Michael '96 at Duke Divinity School. • Rail Gabb, a daughter, Hannah in Bozeman, Mont., where she and Amy Castleberry Johnson, Sarah Neal Revis and Justin Elizabeth, January 4, Marietta, works in loan operations with a daughter, Caroline Hope, Daniel Wyatt, May 18, 2002. Ohio. Brian and Claudia Wood Rocky Mountain Bank. November 200 1, Alpharetta, Ga. She is a physical therapist at Strow, a son, Tucker Kent, MARRIAGES: Valerie John and Anne Wilson Jordan, Physician's Health and Rehab December 17, Bowling Green, Horsley and Matt Rodeheffer, a daughter, Elisabeth Grace, in Clinton, S.C., and he is a Ky. • Eric and Kerri Saller October 19. Valerie is studying December 27, Charlotte, N.C. systems programmer at QS/1 Wallace, a son, William for a Ph.D. in biochemistry at • Matthew and Melanie Storie, Data Systems in Spartanburg, Townsend, October 22, Nash­ Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. a son, Aidan Matthew, Novem­ S.C. Anne-Marie Sanders and ville, Tenn. Eric is in his second • Katie McCord and Richard ber I 0, 200 I. Matthew finished Dann Angeloff, July 6. They year of general surge1y residency We rner Grice, May 18, 2002. a Master of Divinity program at live in Charlotte, N.C., and she and Kerri is a teacher. She is a preschool teacher and Campbell University Divinity is completing medical school. he is an attorney in Atlanta, Ga. School in December and is min­ Rachel Stander and Gregory 98 Robin McGary and Jim ister to students and Christian Manning, October 5. They live This year is reunion! Herrnstein, August. They live activities at Edenton (N.C.) in Chantilly, Va ., where Greg is in Boston, Mass. • Michael Staci Shields Bolton of Marietta, Baptist Church. Scott and a computer programmer for Russell and Nicole Lauria, Ga., is pursuing a doctorate Leslie Edwards '97 Weikle, America OnLine. BIRTH: August 3. They live in Lake­ in clinical psychology at the a daughter, Lillian Proctor, Mark and Anna Winstead wood, Ohio, where he is a Georgia School of Professional September, Taylors, S.C. Beelaert, a daughter, Sarah chiropractor. • Ginger Ann Psychology. William Broneill Preston, October 17, Denver, Thomas and Roger Owens, of Manchester, Conn., is an Colo. August 10. Ginger is an asso­ attorney with the fmn of Barlow, 96 ciate pastor at Epworth United Next reunion in 2006 Murphy & Lavigne, LLP. • Methodist Church in Durham, Kevin Haas was scheduled to Ryan and Miriam Ta lley '01 97 N.C. BIRTHS: Mark and complete the Master of Inter­ Next reunion in 2007 Brooks live in Fort Worth, Texas, Angela Bledsoe, a son, Aidan national Business/International Amber Haselden Griffin of where Ryan is finishing a Master Thomas, October 28, Oregon, M.B.A. Program at the Univer­ Monroe, N.C., is a senior soft­ of Divinity degree at South­ Wis. David and Michelle sity of South Carolina this ware engineer with Standard western Baptist Theological Harbin '99 Frazer, a son, spring. Mark Kemp is music Register. Barb Lauerman Seminary and Miriam is a first Zachary Walter, November 25, director for We stminster recently moved to Portland, Ore., grade teacher. • Sally Ryan Irving, Te xas. • Daniel and Presbyterian Church in Green­ and is employed with First Burgess of Richmond, Va ., has Nichole Livengood, a daughter, ville. • Gabe Loving is director Technology Credit Union. • completed her master's degree Sien·a Va ssar, February 21,2002. of music and worship at Christ MARRIAGES: Melanie Lynn in history and is teaching at an Daniel is a certified public Covenant Presbyterian Church Dobson and John Cleveland alternative high school. Lee accountant. in Farragut, Tenn. Matthew Hughes, December 28. She is Drake is a supervisor with United

41 'Trading Spaces' taps Furman alums

You've probably seen it, or at least heard about it: "Trading grown steadily since the program began airing in September Spaces," The Learning Channel television program in which 2000. neighbors get the chance to redo a room Among its fans are Brian and Tracee Minnix Wade, 1995 in each other's house with the help of Furman graduates. When they heard that one of the show's decorators. "Trading Spaces" was coming to Green­ As the "Trading Spaces" Web ville, they contacted their neighbors site says, "They have two days, a and close friends (at least for the set budget, and they're not allowed time being), Julie and Steven back into their own homes until the Stewart, and asked if they'd like to moment of truth. This is how-to with apply for the show. The Stewarts a neighborly twist." The show's pro­ agreed immediately, and both couples duction staff is there to film the fun for were thrilled when they were selected. broadcast at a later date. Depending on how Ta ping was held April 13-15 (no outside things go, participants can wind up with a cameras allowed), with the program scheduled triumph, a disaster or something in between. to air June 21 at 9 p.m. on TLC. Watch it - then Whatever the case, "Trading Spaces" is The Learning watch for Tracee's account of the experience in the summer Channel's highest-rated show, with an audience that has issue of Furman.

The department oversees all Nashville, Tenn., after which November 30. She is a cosme- 99 of the town's annexation, devel- she plans to begin work as a tologist at The Gallery of Hair Next reunion in 2004 opment and conservation issues. registered dietitian. • Jennifer in Greenville and he is a teacher Having earneda law degree • Jaime Henkel Holbert of Walton has moved to Gray, and coach at Greenville High from the University of South McDonough, Ga., is a preven- Maine, and plans to start law School. • BffiTH: Michael '00 Carolina, Courtney Armstrong tion specialist with the State school in August. • and Stacy Rowell Owings, a son, is an attorneywith Carlock, of Georgia Division of Mental MARRIAGES: Andrew Carroll Jackson Blake, July 5, Irmo, S.C. Copeland, Semler and Stair Health, Developmental Dis- and Rachel Winkles, June 23, in Atlanta, Ga. She focuses abilities and Addictive Diseases. 2002. They live in Chattanooga, 00 on medical malpractice defense. • Kenneth Kuenzli, a behavior Tenn., where he is a geologist Next reunion in 2005 intervention specialist at the for the state of Tennessee and • Aaron Bomar is a U.S. Army Jonathan Butcher, who has been Charles Lea Center in Spartan- an environmental consultant officer stationed with the 2-58th an internat The Heritage Foun- burg, S.C., is working on a through the University of Infantry at Fort Benning in dation in Washington, D.C., master's degree in rehabilitation Tennessee. She is a third Columbus, Ga. • Amy Maris has been named to a permanent counseling and a certificate of grade teacher in the Hamilton Bruff, who received her Master position on the foundation's graduate study in psychiatric County Department of Edu- of Education degree from domestic policy team as a re- rehabilitation from the Univer- cation. • Linda Rae Flannery Vanderbilt University in Decem- search assistant for education sity of South Carolina. • and Brian Garrett Walker, ber, is a special education teacher and social sciences. • Curtis Stephen long, a Ph.D. candidate December 22, 2001. They in the Metro Nashville (Tenn.) Callaway works for Stanley in political science at the Uni- live in Summerville, S.C., and Public Schools. • Tricia Casto Benefit Services, an employee versity of North Carolina, is both are teachers, he of eighth earned her J.D. degree from benefits firm in Greensboro, in the early stages of writing grade and she of second grade. Cumberland School of Law, N.C. • Cathy Ewald is a designer his dissertation and is teaching • Brandi Thomas Fuduric and passed the Alabama bar and for Downs and Associates, a an introductory course in inter- Matthew Clayton Augustus i"s working for a defense firm furniture design company in national politics. • Akiteru Deets, January 18. They live in Birmingham, Ala. • Ta ra Denver, Colo., and is working Makida joined the Japanese in Greenville where Brandi Fogleman lives in Savannah, toward a second degree in Air Force and is set to graduate teaches second grade at Sirrine Ga., and is studying for a interior design. • Whitney from Officer Candidate School Elementary School. He is an master's degree in marine Jackson of Washington, D.C., as a second lieutenant. • account specialist with Citi science. • After completing is employed with United Michael and Amber Mann Group. • Susan Amanda his master's degree in urban Communications Group in Martin live in Fort Mill, S.C., Mancke and Jonathan David and regional planning at the Rockville, Md. She is an editor where she teaches fifth grade Sherer, February 1, Cayce, S.C. University of Tennessee, Shaw and reporter for a national news- at Riverview Elementary. • Liz • Michelle Rogers and Hershal Henry became a planner with letter focusing on Medicare. • Hankla Smith is completing Pleasant '00, June 23, 2002, the Community Development Nicholas Pennington is commu- a dietetic internshipat Vanderbilt Greenville. • Bradley Martin Department of Bluffton, S.C. nications assistant manager for University Medical Center in Rollins and Angela Fay Walters,

42 the Palace Hotel in New York City. Graham Seagraves is national sales director for Global Distribution Strategies in Boston, Mass. The company Th eatre arts department enjoys is an employee-owned firm specializing in the strategic benefits of 'guru in residence ' development and distribution of investment products. • The sky is no longer the limit for Gene Funderburk. Charles and Alice Morrison '01 For his sake, we may have to rephrase that age­ Shan lever live in Winston­ Salem, N.C. She is in her second old maxim and declare that the stratosphere is year of law school at Wake the limit. Forest University and he teaches Why? Amid recreational weather forecasting, drama at West Forsyth High traveling and gardening, Funderburk also finds School. Jordan Tidrick lives time to build and navigate hot-air balloons. No in Marietta, Ga., and is a science patch of blue is beyond his personal range of teacher at North Cobb High visibility. In fact, he has flown balloons over the School. Tracy Towle is coor­ Taj Mahal and Italy, as well as through the Swiss dinator of alumni relations at Alps. Gene Funderburk works with Dani Dillard Miami (Fla.) Country Day in the Th eatre's scene shop. School. MARRIAGES: I was nearly exhausted after listening to Kristin leigh Blackwell and Funderburk spout off the preceding list of activities, Jason Ray Foster, October 12. but I had to hold on one more minute because of extracurricular activities at Furman? Not exactly. They live in Goldsboro, N.C., he recently picked up yet another hobby: he But Funderburk - whose given first name is where Jason is employed as lean is now the official "guru in residence" for Furman's Furman - has been friends with Rhett Bryson, manufacturing/quality super­ Department of Theatre Arts. longtime theatre arts professor, for 20 years. He visor at Invensys-APV Systems. This doesn't mean that he occasionally attends says, "Rhett and I were computer geeks back Heather Hudson and Scott a play and passes out programs. Instead, he when nobody had computers." Sistare, August 24. He is an installs new lighting at the Theatre, builds sets Because Bryson also shares a passion for officer in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Orlando, Fla. • and works to digitize the entire sound system. hot-air balloons, the two have spent lots of time BIRTH: Bubba and Cortney When asked if there is anything he can't do, together. The opportunity to persuade Funderburk Smith, a son, Isaac Ryan, Funderburk merely smiles and says, "I have to volunteer in the department actually emerged December 22, 2001, Hampden­ a short attention span." during a conversation the men had at a Christmas Sydney, Va. Bubba is an He paid attention long enough to graduate party last December. After thinking over the assistant basketball coach at from Furman in 1967 with a double major in proposal, Funderburk accepted. When telling the Hampden-Sydney College. physics and math. He also found time to play story, he grins and asks, "Where else can I get in the Furman band and with the Greenville the use of such a well-equipped shop for free?" 01 Symphony. After graduation, he went to work The Furman students around the department Next reunion in 2006 for Mitsubishi Plastics in Greenville and remained are excited about the presence of the new "guru Daniel Atkinson, a law student with the company for 32 years before retiring. in residence." However, rather than adopting this at Washington and Lee Univer­ In the meantime, he also built a strong family. particular moniker, Funderburk prefers the title sity, was selected "Best Oralist" And like their father, Funderburk's three one of his sons gave him years ago. At the time, for the Mid-Atlantic Regional of the Phillip C. Jessup Inter­ children possess an array of interests. John is Funderburk was a theoretical physicist, but his national Law Moot Court a chef, David is a poet and musician, and Sarah son called him a "theatrical physicist." competition, which simulated will graduate in June from MIT with a degree in No matter how you refer to him, Funderburk's proceedings of the International brand and cognitive sciences. efforts are greatly appreciated by the folks in Court of Justice. The compe­ Funderburk's wife, Frances Smith '69, fits theatre arts, where his wit, wisdom and unlimited tition featured teams from right in with this group. She is a dialysis nurse, energy are regularly put to use. Georgetown University, the but in addition to possessing a degree in nursing, Funderburk shrugs off the work he's doing University of Pennsylvania, the she also has a degree in piano pedagogy. Cer­ and says that he's just "giving back and keeping University of Vrrginia and Johns tainly one of her husband's remarks about the busy." Perhaps that's how he deals with his short Hopkins School of International Studies. Bridgett Giles is Furman theatre arts department is also true of attention span. Yet whether or not he realizes it, finishing her fr rst year at his well-rounded family: "There is no dearth he's forging an example for both current Furman Springfield (Mass.) College as of activities around here." students and alumni to follow. a sport management major while Yet as a double major in math and physics, - Kensey Cone '03 completing an internship at how did he become involved with Furman's theatre The author, a resident of Thomasville, Ga. , earned ESPN. Austin Hardy is on arts department? Was theatre also on his schedule her B.A. degree in English this spring. deployment with the U.S. Army

43 at Camp Stronghold Freedom in appointed special representative at Spartanburg Regional Uzbekistan. In November he DEAT HS and later manager of the New Medical Center for 10 years. was promoted to the rank of first South Life Insurance Company, Christine Patrick Kelso '33, lieutenant and had the honor of Joseph Clarke Robert '27, from which he retired in 1982. January 8, Greenville. She was receiving his pin from Gen. March 8, Richmond, Va. He was During World War II he served a teacher and teaching principal Richard B. Myers, chairman of a professor emeritus at the Uni­ as commander of auxiliary for the Greenville County the Joint Chiefs of Staff.• Jeff versity of Richmond where he police in Greenville Civilian School District and was a Knox is a software developer for held the William Binford Ve st Defense. He held membership member of the Greenville CoLinx in Greenville. • Paul Professorship in History. Previ­ in and served on the boards of County Retired Educators Leese, previously assistant men's ously he had served as president a number of local organizations. Association. soccer coach at Elon University, of Coker College in Hartsville, He was a member of Furman's has been named assistant men's S.C., and of Hampden-Sydney Athletic Hall of Fame, was Julia Bates Sessions '36, coach at Furman. • Melissa College in Virginia. He was the a fo under of the Greenville February 18, Adel, Ga. She lewis has moved to Colorado author of several books, and his Touchdown Club and was past taught school in South Carolina Springs, Colo., and is working research on the late U.S. Attor­ president of the Greater Green­ and Georgia for 37 years and for the Dale House Project, a ney General William Wirt was ville Baseball Club, Inc. was recognized in 1956 as the home and emancipation program published by the Supreme Court first Teacher of the Ye ar in Cook Joseph Benjamin DuRant '31, for teens in crisis. She is also Historical Society. He was County, Ga. She was a life February 16, Florence, S.C. attending Fuller Seminary, doing a former president of the Virginia member of the Georgia Associa­ He was a prominent Florence graduate work in clinical psy­ Historical Society and held tion of Educators and also of humanitarian and philanthropist. chology and counseling. • Eric honorary doctorates from Cook Retired Educators, which In 1997 he was presented the Myers attends medical school Furman, Washington and Lee she served as president. key to the city of Florence and at the University of Tennessee University and the Medical also received South Carolina's in Memphis . • MARRIAGE: College of Virginia. Charles Hill Wells '37, highest civilian honor, the Order Scott Charles Heaberlin and December 30, Burlington, N.C. Fannybelle Dickinson Allen '28, of the Palmetto. He was a Rebecca Dianne Bundrick, He served in the U.S. Army December 15, Greenville. In veteran of World War II and February 1, Columbia, S.C. She during World War II and was addition to teaching in the joined the Coastline Railroad is employed by Lexington the fmmer owner of Anderson­ Greenville County schools, she before becoming a contractor Medical Center/Sandhills Family Wells Marble & Tile Co. He was a well-known artist and and developer. He also taught Medicine. He works with held offices in the Burlington received numerous awards in in Florence area schools and BlueCross-BlueShield. Rotary Club, American Business area art competitions. She was served as a principal at Clausen Club, North Carolina Tile Asso­ a member of the South Carolina School. ciation and the Mid-Carolina 02 Water Color Society and Lung Association. Next reunion in 2007 Greenville Artists' Guild and was R. Archie Ellis '31, December Chris Elledge of Pompano associated with Tempo Gallery 18, Greenville. He was the Ruth Elizabeth Wertz '37, Beach, Fla., is working on his for many years pastor of Baptist churches in the January 4, Greenville. She master's degree in develop­ two Carolinas, including 17 was an employee of the Mary lewis Doster Fox Danieley mental psychology at Florida years at First Baptist Church of Greenville County Library. '28, February 13, Greensboro, Atlantic University. • Sarah Columbia, S.C. He later became John Manly Pollard, Sr. '38, Scopel has been studying N.C. She taught school in commissioner of social services December 16, Wilmington, N.C. management, economics and Belmont, N.C., and Blacksburg, for the state of South Carolina. He was a Navy veteran of World internationalrelations at St. S.C., and later helped her family He was a former president and War II, managed fertilizer manu­ Andrews University in Scotland. open Fox Cleaners in member of the executive board Greensboro. facturing plants for 42 years and She plans to move to Chicago of the North Carolina Baptist Convention and also served as was a longtime volunteer for this summer and enter law school Nellie Trammell Cain Thackston vice president of the Southern Mother Hubbard's Cupboard. at Northwestern University. • '28, January 2, Greenville. She Baptist Convention from 1958- Kimberly Simms has joined the was a member and a past presi­ Martha Sue Groce Shives '38, 59. He was the recipient of the architectural finnof Neal Prince dent of both the Crescent Com­ December 24, Greenville. Valley Forge Freedom Founda­ & Partners in Greenville as a munity Club and the Crescent tion Aw ard, as well as numerous Dorothy Geer Smith '38, marketing coordinator. Garden Club. She was also other community service awards. November 14, Vero Beach, Fla. Stephanie Stallings is studying involved with the Greenville for a master's degree in historical The grand niece of former Historical Society and the Robert Hobson Shirey '31, musicology at Florida State Furman president Bennette E. American Legion Auxiliary. November 11, Fort Payne, Ala. University. • MARRIAGE: Geer, she taught school for Jefferson Adams (M.A.) and J. Kenneth Cass '30, March 9, Frank Gilreath Kendrick '32, many years in South Carolina Wendy Hinson, December 27, Greenville. Active in Greenville January 12, Spartanburg, S.C. and Florida. Irmo, S.C. They live at Fort government, he was a city leader He was a U.S. Army veteran Tillie McKenzie Grodem '39, Bragg, N.C., where he is for 28 years, 14 as an alderman of World War II and had retired January 5, Fort Myers, Fla. assigned to the U.S. Army's and 14 as mayor. He was the from sales at Taylor Colquitt­ 118th Military Police Company owner of Kenneth Cass Tire Southern Wood Piedmont. After lucious B. Marion '39, January Airborne. Company and was the former his retirement from Taylor 3, Clarksdale, Miss. A former secretary of Balentine Packing Colquitt, he was a part-time Furman trustee, he was a retired Company. In 1965 he was employee in communications Baptist pastor and was the orga- 44 nizer and former headmaster of in Spartanburg. He was instru­ Clarksdale Baptist School. He mental in the organization of Former professor Monahan dies served as vice president of the Drayton Rescue Squad No. 15. Brotherhood Commission of the Paula Moore Ward '47, October William Juchter Monahan, a professor of modern languages Southern Baptist Convention and 22, Charleston, S.C. as a faculty member at Gulf at Furman from 1962 to 1973, died February 1 in Greenville. Shores Baptist Assembly. He Mary Jenness Watson '47, Monahan, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, held was a Melvin Jones Fellow for December 22, Greenville. She bachelor's and master's degrees from Emory University and Lions Club International. was retired from the Greenville did additional graduate work at the University of North Caro­ County School District. lina. He taught at Davidson College, North Carolina and James Crawford Martin '39, Auburn before coming to Furman. December 6, Greenville. He saw Joe E. Patterson '48, February He also served as the first foreign language consultant service in World War II with the 15, Greenville. He was a retired U.S. Army and was associated teacher, having taught in New with the School District of Greenville County. He later became with Leawood Laundry and York City, St. George, S.C., and consultant for English as a Second Language and worked Cleaners. Charlotte, N.C., and was a life with foreign students and parents in the Bilingual Center. member of the North Carolina After retiring he played trumpet with several small Nora Lee McNeill '39, December Association of Educators. He jazz groups, the Greenville Civic Band and Pat Throneburg's 24, Inman, S.C. was an Army veteran of World Jazz Orchestra. Eleanor Hunt Bishop '40, January War II. Memorials: Fourth Presbyterian Church, 703 Washing­ 23, Greenville. She developed Victor Woodruff Prince '48, ton St., Greenville, S.C. 29601 ; United Ministries, 606 Knollwood Heights in Mauldin, January 31, Anderson, S.C. Pendleton St., Greenville, S.C. 29601 ; or to the charity of S.C., and was director of the first He was a Baptist minister. one's choice. kindergarten in Mauldin. She was a member of Greenville 31 Anne Trott Jenkins Sawyers '48, Order of the Eastern Star for January 17, Charleston, S.C. more than 50 years. Evelyn Tinsley Forest '51, Juanita Gillespie Scott '5 1, David William Hanis '49, January 16, Greenville. She February 18, Greenville. She Samuel Floyd Donnald, Jr. '41, January 27, Coral Springs, Fla. was a bookkeeper for 25 years. was a church organist for 40 October 7, Anderson, S.C. He He practiced law for 42 years in She and her husband also ran years. was the retired owner and Passaic, N.J. He served in the antiques booths in Greenville operator of Donnald Drugstore. U.S. Navy during the Korean Thomas Dover Hinkle '53, and Spartanburg, S.C. War and later served in the Air Jenelle Garrett Cox '42, December 7, Sunset, S.C. Force Reserves. December 29, Clemson, S.C. James Thomas Grant, Jr. '5 1, He was retired from the Singer February 4, Anna Maria, Fla. Company. She was a retired elementary Henry Arbutus Lazar '49, He was a former elementary school teacher. February 3, Greenville. He saw Walter A. Campbell '55, school principal and held mem­ duty with the U.S. Army in the December 3, Manchester, Ky. Sarah Aiton Davenport '42, bership in the Florida Associa­ European and Pacific Theaters, December 9, Clemson, S.C. tion of Elementary Principals after which he worked in auto­ Max Edward Ferguson '55, and Florida Association of Virginia Ann Jones Kellett '44, mobile sales in Greenville for January 17, Gainesville, Ga. School Administrators. From January 12, Rock Hill, S.C. She 45 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran 1982 until his retirement in 1985 was a partner in T.E. Jones & of the Korean War. He was em­ Edmund Hynson Emora Cass he was in charge of the fe deral Sons Furniture until 1970, when ployed by Firestone Tire and '50, December 6, Greenville. programs for the Polk County she started working for York Rubber Company and General He served with the Army Air school system. He served in the General Hospital. After the Tire and Rubber Company until Corps in World War II as a Navy Seebees during World War hospital was sold, she remained 1947, and was co-founder of bombardier and navigator and II. as an employee of Piedmont Atlanta Commercial Tire, Inc. later was an officer in the U.S. Medical Center and later worked George William Lockaby '5 1, Air Force Reserves. He retired Charles M. Merritt '55, February for Piedmont Surgical Associates December 26, Belton, S.C. as vice president of claims 15, Greenville. He was a U.S. until her death. After service in the U.S. Navy administration for Liberty Life Army veteran of World War II during World War II he was the Reba Dew McNeil Smith '44, Insurance Company and was and was retired from the Dunean pastor of Baptist churches in February I, Winston-Salem, N.C. vice president of Barksdale Cass Plant of J.P. Stevens & Co. South Carolina and California She taught high school home Associates. He was a member for more than 30 years. He also Mary Helen Stroud Loper (M.A. economics, biology and chem­ of the South Carolina Insurance taught homiletics at Fruitland '58), January 5, Greenville. She istry for 33 years. Commission and Southern Baptist Bible Institute in taught in several Greenville Claims Association. Alvin Heyward Comer, Sr. '46, Hendersonville, N.C., authored County schools and served as December 16, Spartanburg, S.C. Charles B. Rollins '50, January the "By George" articles for the founding director of Greenville He retired as a minister after 32 21, Greenville. He was a Baptist Belton Ne ws-Chronicle, and was Christian School. years of service at Drayton minister. the author of many religious Baptist Church. After his retire­ books. ment he served as an interim minister for a number of churches 45 Sara Vinity Johnson Moore Baird Bowman '63, December the Palmetto and Pickens- recognized for her outstanding (M.A. '59), December 2, 25, Greenville. He was a retired Twelve Mile associations. contribution to education by the Spartanburg, S.C. textile salesman. During the S.C. Association for Supervision Susan Robinson Ta lerico '7 1, Korean Conflict, he served in and Curriculum Development. Gary Michael McKitrick '61, December 16, North Augusta, the U.S. Army in the Division She taught at Seneca High January 6, Arlington, Ohio. He S.C. She was a former employee Honor Guard and later served School for more than 15 years was a broadcaster with several of South Carolina National Bank as part of the Peace Keeping and served as the school's radio stations, most recently and was a Delta Air Lines fl ight Force. assistant principal for nine WFOB in Fostoria, Ohio. attendant for 28 years before years before retiring in 1997. Before starting his broadcasting James William Ogden '66, retiring in 2001. She was career, he worked for Marathon December 28, Beaufort, S.C. crowned Miss Florence (S.C.) Samuel 0. Poole, Jr. '74, Oil Co. and Cooper Tire & He was a retired sales executive in 1969. December 4, Brentwood, Te nn. Rubber. He also worked for with Wal lace Computing Service He was a former partner in Frank lane Baker, Sr. '72, WFIN radio in Finley, Ohio, in Columbia, S.C. the accounting firm of Peat- January 31, Charleston, S.C. and was particularly well-known Marwick and had been working William Herbert Jeffords '68, For much of the 1970s and '80s for having walked two miles as a management consultant. December 5, Laurens, S.C. he managed WZLD radio in through a howling storm in He was a Baptist minister and Columbia, S.C. His family James Te rrence Tru nk '81, 1978 to get to WFIN where pastor of churches in the two founded Baker Broadcasting December 25, Fort Lauderdale, he manned the microphones Carolinas. He retired as director in 1996, and he managed the Fla. He was employed by single-handedly for more than of missions of the Laurens Breeze Radio Network for SBMT Charitable Trust as 30 hours during the blizzard. County Baptist Association the company until 2001. an administrative trustee.

· Cecil Rogers Clifford (M.A. '62), and held various positions More recently, he worked Francis Cecelia Barrineau '82, February 9, Chapel Hill, N.C. with the South Carolina Baptist for Prudential Realty. November 26, Alexandria, Va. She had successive careers as Convention. He served with Sandra Ray lay (M.A. '73), She was employed as a legal a social worker for the North the U.S. Army in the Korean December 14, Mountain Rest, secretary by the law firm of Carolina Department of Public Conflict. S.C. She was a former Oconee Calwalder, Wickersham and Taft Welfare, as an insurance planner C. Ellis Edmonds '69, December County Te acher of the Ye ar and in Washington, D.C., and spent and salesperson for Jefferson 24, Greer, S.C. He was the received recognition from the time as a mentor and tutor Standard Life Insurance Com- pastor of a number of Baptist U.S. Department of Education volunteer with the USO. pany, and as a history teacher at churches in South Carolina for her work in curriculum Anderson (S.C.) Junior College. and served as moderator of development. She was also

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Alumni have several options in electing the 2003-2004 class of the Alumni Association Board of Directors: • Clip and complete this ballot and return to the Alumni Office, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, S.C. 29613. • Vote on-line at www.furman.edu/admin/alumni, or e-mail your choices to [email protected]. • Call the Alumni Office at 1-800-PURPLE3. Biographies of the candidates in this year's election are featured on the opposite page. Deadline for submitting your ballot is July 10.

o Bill Lampley '41 o Cindy Black Sparks '80

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0 Henry Barton '49 0 Clare Folio Morris '83

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William Askew Lampley '41 H. Furman Cantrell '61 Cynthia Black Sparks '80 Rebecca Ann Armacost '89

A retired surgeon from Furman is director of micro- Cindy was an admissions coun- Rebecca lives in Atlanta, Ga., Hendersonville, N.C., Bill earned biology (research and selor at Furman for a year after and works in the field of diversity his medical degree from the development) for DAIICHI graduating, then returned to her and workplace ethics with University of Maryland and later Pharmaceuticals and is founder hometown of Columbus, Ga. Georgia Power. She was pre- did graduate work at the Uni- and managing editor of "Anti- There she has been associated viously associated with Mobile versity of Pennsylvania. Active Infective Therapy Guide," a guide with the Brookstone School as Comm, Te ch Data and Inter- in local and national medical for physicians. A leading lecturer a teacher and director of national Educational Services. associations and in the Kiwanis on healthcare issues, he is active admissions and currently as Holder of a master's degree Club, he is a past president of with the South Carolina Lung college coordinator. From 1999 from Fielding Graduate Institute, the Henderson County Cancer Association, the American to 2001 she was coordinator for she is president of the Atlanta Society. He was for many years Rhododendron Society and the servant leadership at The Furman Club. She has also the team physician for state branch of the American Pastoral Institute. She is on the been active with Furman Clubs Hendersonville High School. Society for Microbiology. boards of the Columbus Sym- in Florida (Suncoast Club A three-time reunion chair At Furman, he has been phony Orchestra, Yo ung Life and founding member), Los Angeles for the Class of '41 , he served a head agent, been named Class The Family Center. and New Yo rk City. She is on the Alumni Review Commitlee Agent of the Year and served as She has been a longtime involved with Habitat for Human- in the early 1990s. He and Mary chair of the Presidents Club. A class agent for the Class of '80. ity, the American Cancer Society, Ann have three children. resident of Piedmont, S.C., he She and Jay have two children. the Leukemia Society and the and Myra have two children. Atlanta Humane Society.

Henry Edmond Barton '49 Luther Cullens Curtis '68 Clare Folio Morris '83 J. Chris Brown '89

A Greenville resident, Henry was A resident of Marietla, Ga., Luke Clare, who has a master's degree Chris, who lives in Greenville a sales representative with earned a law degree from the from the University of South with his wife, Joda, earned a law Norfolk Southern for 33 years. University of Georgia in 1971 . Carolina, is communications degree from Mercer University. Deeply involved in civic en- Today he is a member of the law director and university liaison for He is a partner with Babb & deavors, he is a past president firm of Miller & Martin LLP and the South Carolina Department Brown, P. C., and is active in of the Greenville chapter of the serves as the managing partner of Commerce. She was press the Chamber of Commerce American Cancer Society and of the firm's office in Atlanta. secretary and media aide to and North Greenville Rotary the Greenville Humane Society. He is actively involved with the South Carolina governor Mark Club. Greenville Magazine Active in First Baptist Church, he Muscular Dystrophy Association Sanford '83 during his years in named him one of the city's "Best is also past president of Creek- and has also served as the mem- Congress. As an army wife, she and Brightest" for 2002. side Residents Association and bership chair for the Downtown is the veteran of 1 0 moves in 16 Active in the Yo ung Alumni past secretary of Rolling Green YMCA. years. Council and Paladin Club, he Village Residents Association. At Furman he has been She chairs the 20th reunion has been a class agent, worked At Furman, he has been a class agent (and head agent) committee for the Class of '83 with the Links leadership pro- a class agent and a member of for the Class of '68. Married to and helped with the 15th reunion. gram, and serves as fraternity the Paladin Club and of the Class Cindy, he has two children and In addition, she has been a advisor for Sigma Chi. In 2001 of '49 reunion committee. He a stepdaughter. longtime class agent. She he was named Student Organi- and Sarah have two children. and Jim have two boys. zation Advisor of the Ye ar. 47 The Last Word

During her Founders We ek address April 9, Karen Foreman '84 spoke on how she became involved with Habitat fo r Humanity International, which she serves as an organizational development and governance specialist. She spoke specifically of three events at Furman that influenced her career choices, starting with Collegiate Educational Service Corps.

At Furman it's almost an assumption that students in 1980, long before anyone had heard of Habitat. will be involved in the community through CESC. Dr. Pitts maintained contact with Fuller, and The value of service and giving back to the during spring break in 1984, associate chaplain community is instilled, expected and facilitated. Vic Greene led a student group to Habitat What other university turns its campus into headquarters in Americus, Ga. A friendof mine, a playground on May Day Play Day? What other Brian Warford '84, went on the trip and was so university maintains a fleet of cars and vans for impressed that he decided to volunteer at Habitat students to drive to their volunteer work? aftergradua tion. I visited Brian in Americus­ Through CESC I met Paula, a 14-year-old and got hooked. middle school student who needed a tutor. Soon But the Furman/Habitat story goes deeper. after we met, Paula told me· she wouldn't be Not many people know that the spiritual founda­ coming to school anymore. She was pregnant tion of Habitat comes from Millard Fuller's and had decided to leave school. I continued experiences at Koinonia Farms, a Christian to visit Paula and her family throughout my four community outside of Americus. Koinonia years at Furman. Sometimes I think I learned was founded in 1942 as a "demonstration plot more about life, the cycle of poverty and teen for the kingdom of God." There, people sought pregnancy in that family's kitchen than anywhere to have their lives and work demonstrate the love else. and teachings of Jesus Christ. I also took two courses that still influence Over the years, people at Koinonia have me greatly: a sophomore honors course with done some wild things - at least, wild to the professors Charles Alford (economics and local community at the time. Things such as business), James Edwards (philosophy) and farming with respect for the land, or walking Karen Foreman '84is currently based in Brazil with Habitat for Humanity Duncan McArthur (English); and foreign study up to doors of white churches with African­ International. in England and Belgium with professors Willard Americans and being blocked at the steps by Pate (English), Donald Aiesi (political science) church elders with shotguns. Wild things ... and Richard Stanford (economics and business). like eating lunch together, white fo lks and black Although the subject matter was important and folks, or starting a catalogue business for their interesting, it was the culture and processes of products because the Klan had blown up their these courses that made the difference. They roadside stand -twice. And starting something offered extended time with professors and called Partnership Housing, which eventually included interaction between them and between became Habitat for Humanity International. students. Both teams of professors provided Koinonia was founded by two couples, environments of mutual respect and spirited Clarence and Florence Jordan and Martin and inquiry. They treated us as students and as Mabel England. It turns out that Martin England colleagues. was a graduate of Furman. Obviously, these professors knew their I love that Furman participated in the subjects. But the manner in which they taught spiritual, intellectual and emotional formation provided us opportunities to feel that we not only of this man who, with his wife, was willing took away knowledge but also contributed know­ to join the Jordans and put their lives and faith ledge for the other students and for them. They on the line. The Jordans lived out their lives provided examples of confidence in learning at Koinonia; Martin and Mabel eventually left from others, and of insatiable intellectual curiosity. to become missionaries in India. I'm sure Martin The third influence: At Furman I was intro­ had no idea that his participation in the formation duced to Habitat for Humanity. of a Christian community farm in a tiny town in Chaplain Jim Pitts knew Millard Fuller, the southwest Georgia could someday spawn another founder and president of Habitat for Humanity organization that would build homes for more International. In fact, Fuller had spoken at Furman than I 00,000 families around the world. 48

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