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A publication of Gardner-Webb University Summer/Fall 2005

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Centennial Celebration m.

International Explorations

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• September 3 HOMECOMING GWU vs. Union - 6:00 pm November 4-5 • September 8 Brunch for the Decades, Parade, Tailgating, Football, Volleyball Tournament, Hall of Fame GWU vs- Belhaven - 6:00 pm Banquet, Reunions and more • September 24 GWU THEATER PRODUCTIONS < GWU vs. UT Martin - 1:30 pm PQ 24 Hours H • October 8 September 3-7:30 pm O GWU vs. Hampton - 6:00 pm 2 Millennium Playhouse • October 29 Purqinq Mary I GWU vs. Liberty - 6:00 pm October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 • November 5 @ 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm x Sunday - 2:30 pm GWU vs. Charleston Southern - 1:30 pm Millennium Playhouse o November 19 GWU vs. Wofford College - 1:30 pm GWU Festival of Lights December 1 - 7:00 pm Dover Theatre FAMILY WEEKEND September 23 - 24 10th Annual Salvation Senior Pinning, Faculty/Staff Variety Show, Army Benefit Concert Football and more featuring Carl Cartee December 3 - 7:00 pm Dover Theatre

For information on alumni events contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 704'406G862 or online at: www.alumni.gardnenwebb.edu.

For information about GWU sports check out: www.gwusports.com. For infonnation regarding GWU Fine Arts call 704"406-4448. V The Webb [ www.gardner-webb.edu

Vol. 39, No. 2 Summer 2005 A publication of the Gardner-Webb 4 Office of University and Media Relations, Division of University Relations and Development

PRESIDENT. Dr. A. Frank Bonner ONTENTS

SR. VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT. Ralph W. Dixon, Jr.

MANAGING EDITOR. Noel T. Manning, II FROM THE PRESIDENT ... 2-3 DESIGN AND PRODUCTION EDITOR. Kathy Martin NEWSWORTHY... 4-7 EDITORIAL ASSISTANT. Amanda Wood

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS. FACULTY & ACADEMICS ... 8-9 Pamela Darnell, Amanda Wood Paul Foster, Lou Ann Gilliam Dawn Anthony, Jeff Porter Marc Rabb, Randy Capps, John Roberts STUDENTS ... 10-11

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS. Lee Adams, Angela Wyatt, Kaylin Bowers ATHLETICS ... 12-13 Jeff Melton (The Shelby Star), Chris Breedlove Joel Fluty, Scott Flolstein, Christina O’Grady Doae Cooper, The Gaffney Ledger, Belmont Banner, Spartanburg Flerald ALUMNI... 14-32

You may contact The Webb at: PO Box 997 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 GWU Phone: 704-406-4631 E-mail: [email protected] GRADUATION 2009

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“Reflections of the Past — Dreams for the Future”

his is the last time I will write to you as the through the difficulties we were experiencing with the President of Gardner-Webb University. I have NCAA and to assist in the process of securing the new previously used this space to update you about president. T the progress, programs, and people at The above three have been accomplished. The institution Gardner-Webb University. This issue is full of information is now functioning in I WILL ALWAYS on these important subjects, so I want to use this column to positive ways. Gone are tell what I feel in my heart about Gardner-Webb. I came to the polarization and BE PROUD OF MY Gardner-Webb in the fall of 2002 at the invitation of the conflict that dominated the TENURE HERE. Board of Trustees. It was a turbulent and stormy time in the scene then, and a very life of this institution. The trustees asked me if I would come good spirit now pervades My thoughts and and work on the campus to relieve the tension and create this place. The NCAA PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS an atmosphere that could get us back to our main task. investigation has ended, They also asked me to give the institution leadership and we have done all that CONTINUE FOR GOD'S is required of GREAT SCHOOL IN us, so now we are in full Boiling Springs, compliance. Gardner-Webb Our penalties have ended, University. our athletic program is clean, and our teams are excelling both on and off the court. The presidential search has been conducted both professionally and carefully by a committee composed of trustees, students, faculty, alumni and administrators. It has been an excellent committee. During the first year I was at Gardner- Webb, I became convinced that among other things we needed to reorganize the academic administration. We secured a consultant from SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) who suggested a working model which we adopted and went to work on it. It has proved to be an effective vehicle and will continue to bear results in the future.

2 The Webb The Board of Trustees then asked me if I would stay until well. I thank them for this reorganization was in place and functioning well and a helping us to work president elected. I agreed to extend my stay, and I have together as a team never regretted it. I have and to each of them had numerous surprises for being a friend. since coming to So to all persons Gardner-Webb, but the in all the offices biggest has been how across this campus I much I have come to want to thank you love this place. Gardner- for making my life on this campus so pleasant. It is my Webb has a way of opinion that all these people genuinely believe that what getting into your blood they do here is "about students," and that is what makes and your heart. Gardner-Webb special. Our external constituents have also I found here students been supportive and continue to demonstrate their devotion who are among the to our university. I have enjoyed working with our alumni, brightest and best I have with our generous observed anywhere. I donors, our supporters have enjoyed getting to know them and sharing so many and most of all with the functions with them. Many people in our world today are men and women who concerned about the future of our nation - I am, but not to have served on our the point of our future leaders. Our future will be in good Board of Trustees. They hands with graduates like the students at Gardner-Webb. I have accepted their found the faculty at Gardner-Webb competent and responsibility for setting committed to students. The faculty were even better than I the policy of this had been told they were, and I soon recognized that our institution, and they will faculty is second to none, which means that our students continue to give their are getting the finest possible educational experience they leadership in the years could have. I have enjoyed working with the faculty and ahead. want to thank them I find myself not wanting to leave, but knowing for for working with various reasons I must. Part of my heart now resides in the me and allowing same place where the hearts of many readers of this me to be their publication lie - at Gardner-Webb. When I came to colleague. Gardner-Webb in the fall of 2002 I was asked to be The staff and Interim President. A year later the Board dropped the word administration "interim" and gave me the privilege of being the 11th have been President of Gardner-Webb University. I again thank them enormously for this high honor. I will always be proud of my tenure generous to me. here. My thoughts and prayers will always continue for Their cooperative God's great school in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb spirit and University. dedicated interest in Gardner-Webb to make this a better place has made my job much easier. Every person, regardless of the position God's blessings to you, they hold in this institution, is extremely important, and I am grateful for all our staff and administrators. I have been particularly blessed and found great enjoyment with the opportunity of working with our Senior Staff. Each one of them are knowledgeable in their area of work and take great pride in what they do, and they do it

www.gardner-webb.edu Summer 2005 3 GARDNERWEBB BIDS FAREWELL TO PRESIDENT FRANK CAMPBELL Impact Made by University's 1 1 th President Will Be Felt for Decades to Come

Dr. Frank R. Campbell was not a stranger to the life of that every Baptist Colleges when he was called upon to lead Gardner- decision is Webb University as its 11th president. He had served as made with President of Averett University for 17 years before retiring in the the students' Summer of 2002; however, his retirement was short-lived. In welfare in the October of 2002, after the resignation of former Gardner-Webb forefront," President Dr. Chris White, Dr. Campbell was called on to lead noted the University through an interim period while the Board of Gardner- Trustees organized a plan to determine who would be the next Webb long-term appointment to the GWU Presidency. After several Student months the board requested that Dr. Campbell become the Government President, Kellie Robinson. "He is an example of permanent president at Gardner-Webb, and he held that everything that our university is built upon, from Christian values position until June 2005. to integrity to higher learning. God has blessed us generously at His three-year stay with Gardner-Webb will be noted as Gardner-Webb, and one of the most amazing blessings that we one of the most important in the 100 years of the Institution. His have had is the service of Dr. Frank Campbell." duty was as much that of a statesman as that of chief executive This tenure was not without its tangible results as well. An officer. An eloquent communicator. Dr. “Dr. Campbell’s coming to Gardner-Webb in October of 2002 was providential. The Campbell drew University has been blessed by his extraordinary wisdom, his leadership, his together a university COMPASSION, HIS CHRISTIAN EXAMPLE, HIS LOVE FOR STUDENTS AND COLLEAGUES, AND HIS community that was DEDICATION TO THIS UNIVERSITY AND ITS PEOPLE. WE WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR WHAT HE in need of HAS DONE FOR US.” cohesiveness Dr. Frank Bonner - Incoming President, following the abrupt Gardner-Webb University departure of his predecessor. Working with the trustees, administration, faculty, staff, students, the ambitious five-year plan was set by the University's Board of community and alumni, he immediately set about calling groups Trustees to embark upon many physical improvements to together to focus campus, including major renovations and construction of new on the main academic facilities, a stadium complex which was completed, purpose of the and additional student housing. In addition. Dr. Campbell led the Institution: the University through a time of adhering to new National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) standards for the GWU education of its athletic program. Internal programs and policies were created in students. ''Dr. conjunction with NCAA mandates to better establish Gardner- Campbell has Webb's operation as an NCAA Division I Institution. been a part of the During his short stay with the University, Dr. Campbell not family here at only brought vision and leadership to a campus in transition but Gardner-Webb. actively built upon 100 years of excellence in education by He has been strengthening community relationships, increasing enrollment, consistently forging new development prospects, and instilling a renewed thoughtful and confidence in Gardner-Webb as a leader in Christian Higher earnest in the fact Education.

4 The Webb Educator, Community Leader and Long-time Provost Becomes 1 2th President of GWU

A. Frank Bonner Named to Succeed Frank Campbell

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"Your search committee has Sunday school teacher in First Baptist Church, Shelby, for the past 13 months engaged N.C. He is also a retired colonel in the Army Reserve. in a nationwide search for the "1 truly believe that the best days are ahead for most able candidate to be Gardner-Webb," noted Bonner. "My hope is that president of the university/' said Gardner-Webb University will become known as one Frank Beam, chairman of the presidential search of the best Christian universities in the nation." committee and of the board of trustees. "After this Bonner is married to Florence "Flossie" Black, also thorough search we came a Furman graduate and a native of Chester, S.C. She to the conclusion that we is a retired teacher. They are parents of two adult had the most qualified daughters and two grandchildren. candidate right here at the Bonner comes from a family of distinguished University/' educators. His father. Dr. Francis W. Bonner, is retired

And with that. Dr. A. after many years as vice president and provost of ♦ Frank Bonner was named Furman University. His mother, Nilouise Bonner, is a on May 2nd as the 12th retired teacher. president of Gardner- Bonner succeeds Dr. Frank Campbell, who has Webb University. He was been president since October 2002. "I want to thank elected in a special called Dr. Campbell for his support and encouragement, his meeting of the board of wisdom and mentorship, and most of all for his trustees, on friendship," noted Bonner. "In many ways I am going recommendation of a 10- to seek to emulate his example." member search committee. Bonner noted that his goals for Gardner-Webb The new president would be ongoing, working constantly to maintain and joined the Gardner-Webb strengthen them with the assistance of faculty, staff, administrative staff in 1987 alumni, supporters and the community. "1 am looking as dean of the college. He forward to the challenges ahead for me and for was promoted to provost Gardner-Webb," Bonner remarked. "Some of my and senior vice president in 1992. Bonner assumed the goals include wanting to see Gardner-Webb increase presidency on July 1, 2005. its endowment and make improvements on campus Bonner grew up in Greenville, S.C., and facilities and programs. 1 also want Gardner-Webb to graduated from Furman University. He has an M.A. continue to challenge its students academically and degree from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. spiritually, and most of all I want Gardner-Webb to from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. continue to be a place where future leaders are born.' Prior to joining the GardnerAA/ebb administrative staff he was a faculty member and associate dean of Anderson College, Anderson, S.C. "Dr. Bonner is the most qualified and i Bonner has been active in Baptist life, the BEST CANDIDATE TO OCCUPY THIS OFFICE. He community and civic organizations most of his career. KNOWS AND LOVES ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE AT He is a member of the Rotary Club, has served on the Gardner-Webb/' YMCA board, the United Way, past-chair the Cleveland County Chamber, and is deacon and -Dr. Frank Campbell, 1 1th President, GWU

www.gardner-webb.edu Summer 2005 5 Since We Last Met

Over 700 Students Receive School of Divinity Degrees in Reaccredited For Ten Years Commencement Exercises The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools Dr. Frank Campbell gave his farewell (ATS) in the United States and Canada address to has reaccredited the Gardner-Webb 721 University School of Divinity. After an Centennial extensive process of examination of the Seniors as academic years of 2002-2004, the he commission accredited the school for a challenged GWU Nursing Facilities Extend period of ten years (the maximum length them to Beyond Campus Boundaries possible for ATS accredited schools). remember Spring 2005 marked the beginning of a “This success is a testament to the hard work, credentials, teaching ability, “the lessons new phase in the historic partnership and scholarship of an outstanding faculty,” taught to between GWU and Crawley Memorial notes Dr. Darlene J. Gravett, associate them at Hospital. An open house and dedication provost for schools at Gardner-Webb. The Gardner-Webb.” He encouraged them to ceremony celebrated the agreement to ATS Commission accredited both the “make wise choices and always remember utilize Crawley’s former emergency Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree their educational roots.” A total of 726 department for student nursing labs and program and the Doctor of Ministry degrees were conferred in two separate clinical conferences. (D.Min.) degree program (the university’s ceremonies on May 14 with several The extension of the nursing facilities first doctoral degree, launched in 2001). graduates earning dual degrees. is a welcomed addition to accommodate Dr. Robert Canoy, Associate Dean of A Centennial documentary featuring the increasing number of nursing students. the Divinity School says, “The visiting interviews with students, alums, faculty During the spring semester, nearly 350 committee was impressed with the school’s and staff made its debut during the students were enrolled in the School of total commitment to its mission and with exercises as well. This historical Nursing, which includes associate’s, the emphasis we place on the spiritual formation of our students. In other words, documentary featured rare footage, archive bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. we are very true to our purpose statement photos and inspirational music to explore The Gardner-Webb nursing program is the - ‘The preparation of persons for Christian the traditions and heritage of Gardner- only one of its kind in the state of North ministries.’” Canoy adds, “Each M.Div. Webb. Produced by two Gardner-Webb Carolina and is fully accredited by the student is mentored by a faculty member Seniors (Chris Breedlove and Sue National League for Nursing Accrediting in the area of concentration in which he Rettinger), this project offered students of Commission (NLNAC). or she is studying. The Faculty mentor today a connection to students of the past. Gardner-Webb and Crawley Memorial goes beyond that of an academic advisor. Awards were presented to graduates have a rich history. In 1949, Royster Faculty mentors assist each student in his exemplifying excellence in academics and Memorial Hospital was built on what is or her personal spiritual journey.” citizenship. Nisreen Abu Atta of Jerusalem now the Gardner-Webb campus. As the “This latest achievement speaks to the was presented awards for both the need for a larger community hospital strength of the school and its commitment outstanding female graduate and scholastic became apparent, The Royster building to the church and the students,” adds achievement. The outstanding male became a part of the GWU facilities and Canoy. “The school knows who it is and graduate honor was presented to Timothy the new Crawley hospital was built. what it wants to accomplish. Our dedication to training leaders for the Joel Gribble of Richmond, Va., while a “We are grateful to all who made this churches of North Carolina and beyond is scholastic achievement award also went to liaison possible,” says Dr. Shirley Toney, evident. Our strong relationships with Clifford David Merryman of Millington, dean of the School of Nursing. GWU will North Carolina Baptists and the Tenn. benefit from the enhancement of these Cooperative Baptist Fellowship only serve new facilities and Crawley Hospital will to enhance the future of this school and benefit from GWU nursing students its students.” assisting in the care of patients.

The Webb SINCE WE EAST MET.

PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM RECIPIENT SPEAKS AT GARDNER-WEBB

Distinguished pastor, civil rights leader, has been called the “dean of the educator and motivational nation’s black preachers.” Under his 42-year leadership, speaker, Dr. Gardner C. his church became the most prestigious black church in Taylor visited Gardner-Webb America. During his tenure, his leadership established in April as guest lecturer several ministries, including the Concord Baptist Church for the C. O. Greene Elementary School, a school designed to give children Lecture Series. the disciplines that train them for leadership roles in A recipient of the society. Presidential Medal of The lecture series is named for the Reverend and Freedom, Taylor’s voice has Mrs. C.O. Greene of Lawndale, N.C. Greene pastored been a source of inspiration churches in Pineville and Cary, N.C. before returning to for generations of civil the Gardner-Webb area to pastor New Bethel, Lawndale rights activists. He is the and Double Shoals Baptist churches. During his career senior pastor emeritus of he was named Rural Minister of the Year for North the Concord Baptist Church Carolina by Progressive Farmer and Emory University. of Christ in Brooklyn, N.Y. Taylor, an author and early

Gardner-Webb Honors Faculty and Staff at Annual Awards Luncheon

At Gardner-Webb University’s annual awards luncheon, Outstanding staff members are selected through a nomination Apples and Accolades, the University presented honors to the process from faculty and staff. educator of the year, staff and faculty members completing ten Twelve faculty and staff members were recognized with ten- and twenty-five years of service, and male and female staff year service awards; Dr. Sheri Adams, Dr. Bob Bass, Sandra Belue, members of the year. Eric Brewton, Dr. Tamara Cox, Sonda Hamrick, Bruce Moore, Dr. Tim Zehnder, associate professor of biology, was named the Ruby Patterson, Mike Robuck, Rick Scruggs, Dr. Matt Theado, Excellence in Teaching Award winner. Faculty members are and Roderick Wood. nominated by students for this honor and chosen by a committee Four faculty and staff members were awarded 2 5-year service of trustees, past recipients, students and a local educator. awards; Dr. Terry Fern, Dr. Tom Jones, Cheryl Potter and Pam Carolyn McKinney, assistant director of admissions for the Scruggs. international and transfer students, was named Female Staff One retirement award was presented to long-time professor member of the Year. Assistant Dean of Students and Minister to Dr. Joyce Brown. Brown served Gardner-Webb’s Department of the University, Tracy Jessup was named Male Staff Member of the English Language and Literature for 39 years. Year.

Carolyn McKinney, assistant director of Dr. Tim Zehnder, associate professor of Tracy Jessup, assistant dean of students admissions for the international and transfer biology, was named the Excellence in and minister to the university, was students, was named Female Staff Member Teaching Award winner. named Male Staff Member of the Year. of the Year. www.gardnei--vvebh.edii Summer 2005 7 ACADEMICS

"TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH Biblical T eachings"

GWU School of Divinity Names National Scholar, Minister and Author as New Dean

3 o his is another giant step for our School of Divinity, I and I am excited about what lies ahead for this fine university/' noted Dr. Frank Campbell, president of

Gardner-Webb University. Those words were

shared upon the naming of Dr. Charles B. Bugg as the new

dean for the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity.

Dr. Bugg, a distinguished scholar, minister and author,

began his new role on June 1st. Bugg was selected after an

extensive nationwide search produced a strong field of candidates representing various phases of Baptist life. "We are delighted to have a person in this position with the character and theological caliber of Dr. Bugg. He is an educator and a preacher who can relate to all walks of life," added Campbell.

In addition to being named dean. Dr. Bugg will also serve as

Professor of Church Ministry and Leadership. "I was impressed

with the emphasis placed on congregational enrichment at

Gardner AA/ebb," stated Bugg. "My goal for the Divinity School time to be able to describe how faith in Jesus transforms lives," is to continue to prepare ministers who are skilled in academic noted Bugg. competencies and who are caring and informed practitioners A native of Miami, Fla., Dr. Bugg completed his of the ministry." undergraduate studies at Stetson University and received his Bugg was the founder and director of the Chevis F. Horne M.Div. and Ph.D. at the Southern Baptist Theological Center for Preaching and Worship at the Baptist Theological Seminary. Known as an outstanding speaker and preacher, Seminary at Richmond, Va, where he most recently held the Bugg is constantly in demand for conferences, seminars and distinguished Kenneth Chafin Chair - Professor of Preaching. In lecture series. His commitment to Baptist life is reflected in his addition to his enormous success in the classroom, Bugg has extensive list of denominational activities. Dr. Bugg has served also served in numerous well-known Baptist pastorates, and/or chaired a number of committee appointments with the including; Providence Baptist in Charlotte, N.C.; First Baptist Baptist state conventions of North Carolina, Georgia and of Augusta, Ga; and First Baptist Church, Deland, Fla. Bugg Florida. He also has a long history of civic involvement with has also served as Senior Editor for the Abingdon Preaching the Rotary Club. Dr. Bugg is married to the former Dianne Annual and has written numerous articles and books reflecting Poston, a nurse and native of Kentucky. Together, they have Christian life, biblical teachings and Baptist heritage. "The two children, Laura Beth and David. addition of Dr. Bugg to the Divinity School will only serve to Dr. Bugg s addition to the School of Divinity will be an enhance our reputation as a place where students gain first asset to students, faculty, staff and the community," added class theological education and practical ministerial Campbell. He is a man of character, compassion and great preparation," added Dr. Campbell. "We want our divinity wisdom." school students to be able to define their faith and at the same

8 The Webb ACADEMICS “Deep Impact”

Outstanding Professor Leaves GWU After Nearly Four Decades of Service

"She touched lives, she opened today," Blackburn said. "When all minds and she challenged students is said and done, the only thing to step out beyond their comfort that really matters is the good we zones," noted one former student do, and nobody has done more of Dr. Joyce Brown, upon hearing good at Gardner-Webb than Joyce word of her retirement. Friends, Brown. Joyce Brown, in my colleagues and students gathered in opinion, is to be numbered among the Dover Campus Center on April the top handful of movers and 22 to celebrate the career of Joyce shakers in this institution's history." Compton Brown, one of Gardner- Chris Davis, assistant professor Webb University's longest-tenured of English, dedicated the 2005 professors. edition of GWU's literary During her retirement dinner, magazine, "The Broad River Gardner-Webb President Frank Review," to Brown, who served Bonner surprised Brown by for 16 years as its advisor. The announcing the university's 2005 edition features a special decision to name the Life of the reproduction of six of Brown's then as a friend." Scholar Lecture Series in her poems. "In looking through the GWU alumna Debbie Cravey honor. Beginning in Fall '05, it will (previous) issues I found some traveled to Boiling Springs from be called The Joyce Compton wonderful poems," Davis said. Portland, Ore., to thank Brown for Brown Lecture Series. "She has been a force to be her dedication. "We didn't just Brown, a professor of English, recognized over the years. Many of read literature in her classroom, we retired at the end of the 2004-05 the best issues were directed by explored it, we experienced it, we academic year, after 39 years at Joyce." rooted around in it," Cravey said. GWU. "I've known Joyce longer Darlene Gravett, associate "She taught us how literature than just about anybody," said provost of schools and professor of affects our lives." Barry Hambright, professor of English, presented Brown with a Cravey, an English major, said political science. "We all love you. memory book of messages from she took most of the classes Brown We're all going to miss seeing you students, colleagues and friends. taught during her four years at everyday. We'll still see you." Award-winning author and Gardner-Webb. In fact, she said Former G\A/U Vice President GWU alumnus Ron Rash she only missed one class in four for Academic Affairs Gil Blackburn videotaped a message for Brown. "I years. Cravey also served as a served as one of the keynote do want you to know how much work-study student for Brown for speakers at the dinner. Blackburn of an impact you had on my life," several years. "She has truly been a said Brown and her colleagues Rash said. "You were the first mentor and a friend for me, and I played a significant role in the person who really encouraged me, cannot think of Gardner-Webb school s transition from junior made me believe I could be a without thinking of Dr. Brown," college to senior college in 1969. writer. Gardner-Webb has been Cravey said. "They made Gardner-Webb the lucky to have you. 1 have been respected institution that it is lucky to have you, first as a teacher. -Amanda Wood

www.gardner-wehh.edu Summer 2005 9 STUDENTS

Age of Discovery

Middle Eastern Student Explores

Hidden Treasures at GWU

Abu Ata’s time at GWU also encouraged her to mature spiritually. “The fact that I’m able to talk about my faith with someone else has meant a great deal to me, and I think it’s helped me to grow, too,” she said. “The fact that my professors have also been really strong in their faith has encouraged me - the fact that you can be a scholarly person On a sunny, humid August day in 2001, Jerusalem-native Nisreen and have faith at the same time.” Abu Ata stepped into the Gardner-Webb University family. “I remember Abu Ata plans to pursue a career in medicine. This summer, she thinking that the campus was just beautiful,” the 2 I-year-old chemistry began medical school at Ben Gurion in Israel, in conjunction with a graduate said. “Friendly people - that’s what I got from the first.” Abu program at Columbia University’s school of medicine. “I’ll return back to Ata discovered GWU through her father and uncle, both travel agents Israel for three years, and then I'll come back to Columbia the last year.” who worked with students visiting Israel. Abu Ata hasn’t yet decided which medical field she’ll specialize in. “They used to take divinity students to the Holy Land,” Abu Ata “As my professors say, the sky’s the limit,” Abu Ata said. She also said. “That’s how I heard about the school, through them. I wanted to doesn’t know if she’ll work in the Middle East, although the violence in come because of the many opportunities that it grants, the liberty and her homeland influenced her decision to be a doctor. “It started because I freedom that it grants, and the fact that you can be yourself and express wanted to believe that there is hope in the place of the world where there your views, and you’re not obligated to be somebody else.” really is no hope,” Abu Ata said. “I saw medicine as the one thing in the Abu Ata said living in Boiling Springs changed her perspective of Middle East where I could make it through the fires. And then I saw it as America. “I grew up in the city in Jerusalem,” she said. “I never expected a challenge because I’d be meeting external and internal barriers - both to see the rural side of America. I didn’t think I’d be seeing pastures and from outside and within me.” cows and little houses and mountains. I wasn’t expecting the history and Abu Ata sees her career as her chance to bring compassion to the culture of the South.” situation in the Middle East. “I also see medicine as a social activism tool According to Abu Ata, experiencing cultural diversity in America because we each want to make a difference,” she said. “It’s a question of taught her about understanding and choice. “The openness - embracing how you want to make the difference. For me it’s medicine. That’s how I and being able to live together,” she said. “I saw that. It’s a place where want to make the difference.” you can be whatever you want to be. Americans, I think, are always Abu Ata plans to work to improve the Palestinian healthcare system. trying to understand. Understanding and choice - they’re going hand-in- “I think I want to do something with an international vision,” Abu Ata hand to me.” said. “I think I want to do something with the Americans, Israelis and Abu Ata said the international students’ table in the cafeteria brings Palestinians, for now. The American and Israeli systems are advanced and fond memories.“The past four years, it’s one of my favorite places can help Palestinian healthcare.” because it’s all different countries coming together,” Abu Ata said. “It’s Abu Ata said her time at GWU has prepared her for the challenges almost as if you don’t have to travel. They bring the world to you.” ahead. “The experiences and encounters with other people have taught According to Abu Ata, the international table enriched college life by me a lot about myself - those I will take with me,” Abu Ata said. “And helping her learn about other cultures and allowing her to share definitely my faith. According to Abu Ata, GWU inspired her to go out Palestinian culture. “It’s an exchange between all of us,” Abu Ata said. into the world and build a spirit of kinship. “I’ve come to see the “All of us from different countries, we find our homes with each other.” importance of having a community and the sense of community,” she Abu Ata also remembers her professors. “They’ve been the greatest said. If somebody is sick or something falls through, somebody is always in the educational process," she said. “Some have encouraged me. Some trying to help that other person. I think that has given me a vision for have challenged me, and they allowed me to grow (as a student). the future.” Whatever idea I had they would discuss it. They let me run with it. They - Amanda Wood even opened up more worlds to me. especially the science faculty.”

10 The Webb explosion international

GWU Department Changing the World ... One Language at a Time

global and inclusive of all people.” Webb and the community at large. is an alum of this program herself. The department does more than This fall, a linguistic scavenger Originally from France, Davaut just teach students how to read hunt and a foreign film series are came to the States to work as a and write French, Spanish, and in the works. Last spring, another teacher assistant at Webster German. They also offer courses part of this celebration included an University in St. Louis. focusing on international literature, event called “Language During their time at GWU, the as well as American Sign Language Ambushes.” Students of ASL, participants were required to meet (ASL). New study-abroad programs French, German, and Spanish with Dr. Davaut for weekly in the future will carry GWU quizzed area shoppers on their planning sessions, take two classes students to Asia. One student who second language skills. themselves per semester, and teach participated in a study-abroad Another program associated their own language labs. They gain program in the past was overheard with this department brings both cultural and language as saying, “this study-abroad international graduate students to experience while at GWU and program changed my life. When a GWU to assist with in-class receive certificates from the HE at A brand-new department person has an opportunity to instruction. Each year, teacher the end of their service. name, international teacher experience a new culture firsthand, assistants are provided to GWLI Some of their fondest assistants, a language ambush, one’s life is forever changed.” with the assistance of the 1.1.E. memories included participating in and study abroad programs. Those In other news related to the (Institute of International GWLI events, enjoying American are just some of the things going department, The American Council Education). The HE has a long music, being at a Christian on in the Department of World of Teachers of Foreign Languages, history at GWU and was started institution and making wonderful Languages, Literatures and the U.S. Senate, N.C. Governor by the efforts of former friendships. When it comes to the Cultures during this year of Mike Easley, and GWLI President department professors Dr. Charles classroom setting, the assistants all celebration - “2005 - The Year of Frank Campbell all officially Andrews and Dr. Bob Morgan. say they enjoyed teaching the Languages.” proclaimed the year 2005 as “The Each year, only a few are American students, and that the According to associate Year of the Languages.” In chosen out of numerous experience enabled them to grow professor Dr. Charles Moore, “the celebration, the department is applications to participate in this both professionally and culturally. mission of teaching language is planning activities for Gardner- program. The four teachers chosen They also added that they will for this past year miss the day-to-day relationships were Isabelle with the faculty. They also Fourcade of appreciate the many ways the France, Esther professors provided both Medelez of professional supervision and Mexico, and constant encouragement. Caroline Torres Gardner-Webb students will and Yuly Gonzalez long remember Caroline, Yuly. of Colombia. Their Esther and Isabelle, and the advisor. Assistant Department of World Languages. Professor Dr. Literatures, and Cultures now Nathalie Davaut, awaits their next group of serves as international teaching assistants instructor for the coming for the fall semester. group. Dr. Davaut -Poui Foster

www. gard ner-webb.edu Summer 2005 ATHLETICS

SEASON OF SURPRISES Men's Basketball Team Exceeds Expectations

The men's basketball Gardner-Webb found itself in an unusual position after the season was nothing short of conference tournament, waiting to see if it would land a bid to a thrill ride for the Runnin' the NIT. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, they were passed over Bulldogs. It began with a for one of the 40 available bids. "It was exciting for us to even blowout win over North be considered," said Scruggs. Greenville on a Saturday Next year is an exciting proposition for the 'Dogs, as all five night in November and starters and three of its top reserves will return. That group of didn't fully end until being players accounted for 88.8 percent of the Runnin' Bulldog snubbed by the (National offense last season, 83.3 percent of the team's rebounding, and Invitation Tournament) NIT 86.5 percent of the team's minutes played. Brian Bender (15.4 selection committee on a PPG, 6.6 rebounds), Simon Conn (14.2 PPG, 7.4 rebounds) and Sunday night in early Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year Tim Jennings (12.6 March. In between, Atlantic PPG, 2.6 steals) lead a strong group of veteran players that will Sun Coach of the Year Rick take the floor for Scruggs. Scruggs' squad posted an 18-12 record — including a 30-point Factor in three quality recruits, a strong returning group of win over Conference USA member East Carolina — and players and a fan base that puts GWU on top of the A-Sun in captured its first-ever Atlantic Sun regular season championship. attendance — despite the fact that Gardner-Webb is one of the That's not too bad for a team that was selected in the preseason to finish number The men's basketball season was nothin© nine in the conference (A-Sun Coaches and Media Poll). SHORT OF A THRILL RIDE FOR THE RUNNIN'BULLDOGSo In their final game of the season, the Bulldogs fell short in their quest for the school's first NCAA league's smaller schools — and another serious run at an Tournament appearance, losing 63-54 to Central Florida in the NCAA Tournament bid in 2006 looms on the horizon. Minutes Atlantic Sun Tournament final. While Scruggs was disappointed after the team's loss to Central Florida, Scruggs was already with the loss, he took the time to appreciate the season as a pointing to next season. "We've already got our motto for next whole. Scruggs said after the game, "This has been one of the year," he said. "It's unfinished business." most fun basketball years I've had because of the guys and their -Randy Capps '98 being so much fun to coach."

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www.gwusports.com THE NATURAL JunioT Pitches Headed to the Big Leagues

"I've told him before that 'you've got a gift that God play baseball at a dropped down to one in a million/ and there's a Division-1 school," Ward responsibility that goes along with that," noted GWU Head said, "and he (Stroupe) Baseball Coach Rusty Stroupe, when asked about future just showed up one day major leaguer Zach Ward. Ward, a junior pitcher, will soon and made me an offer. It take that gift to the big leagues after receiving a phone call was a miracle or more of on June 7 at his home in Kannapolis, N.C. That's when he a blessing really." learned that the Cincinnati Reds had picked him early in the Ward's crowning Major League Baseball Draft. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound achievement came on fireball pitcher was selected 92nd overall in the third round. February 1 9, 2005 in Rock Hill, S.C., as he struck out 11 Ward became the most heralded pick ever for a Diamond batters in a complete-game no hitter vs. Akron. That was the 'Dog - surpassing former bulldog David Heffner, who was first no hitter in 31 seasons at Gardner-Webb. tabbed in the ninth round (200th overall pick) by the For his three-year career, the former Kannapolis A.L. Montreal Expos in 1973. Brown High School star made his mark in the GWU record The fact that Ward even came to GWU was nothing more books, finishing first in career strikeouts (284), strikeouts per than a chance encounter with GWU head baseball coach nine innings (10.8), and most strikeouts in a season (127). Rusty Stroupe. It was pure luck that put Stroupe at a During his time with the Diamond 'Dogs, Ward also picked Kannapolis/Concord American Legion game in the summer up several notable wins over major Division-1 opponents, of 2002. It was also coincidence that a tall, skinny right¬ including top-30 programs Georgia, Florida, University of hander named Zach Ward was on the mound for Kannapolis Central Florida, Florida Atlantic and Troy State. that night. "The first few innings, he was dominating people. "He's handled it all very well. He's very even-keel about He was throwing 81-84 miles per hour, and the ball was this, and he's not impressed with himself," Stroupe says. "He moving all over the place," remembered Stroupe. "I thought understands that with this gift comes a responsibility to give for sure he had signed somewhere." back, and he's already doing that. I truly believe that in the Ward was still available, and Stroupe decided to take a future he will give back to society and to baseball as much as chance. "He hadn't gotten a lot of attention, but I thought by has been given to him." his sophomore or junior year, he might be able to get college hitters out. The rest, I guess, is history." -Randy Capps '98 contributed to this story It was a surprise to Ward as well. "I always wanted to www.gardner-webb.edu Summer 2005 13 ALUMNI AND THEIR STORIES

The Doctor is In

For Greta Setzer Harper '80 - Saving Children is Just Another Day at the Office

Greta Setzer Harper's white lab coat stands out against the bright red, blue and green shapes on the walls of the children's hospital at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, S.C. As the Gardner-Webb University alumna makes her rounds in the pediatric intensive care unit, she still displays the determination and drive of a Bulldog. Harper, now a pediatric intensivist and the first black, female chief of staff at Palmetto Health Richland, decided to pursue a career in medicine while earning a chemistry degree at Gardner-Webb College. "Basically, you can kind of think of me as a high-tech pediatrician,'' Harper said. According to the hospital's web site. Harper oversees the care of more than 82,000 infants, children and adolescents each year. "1 see a spectrum of kids," Harper said. "I also take care of children that just need a little help to get better." Harper graduated as valedictorian from Bessemer City High School in Bessemer City, N.C. in 1976. She says basketball led her to GardnerAA/ebb. "As a high school senior, my high school coach, Coach Dixon, and I made a trip to Gardner-Webb," the University of Florida and returned to Palmetto Health Richland as former Bulldog point guard said. Harper says she enjoyed the the hospital's first pediatric intensivist. Harper is board-certified by family-like atmosphere at the school. "1 guess I just enjoyed the American Board of Pediatrics and serves as associate professor college life." of pediatrics at the University of South Carolina School of During her first days as a chemistry major. Harper thought she Medicine. would end up doing laboratory work. "I didn't know that 1 Palmetto Health Richland elected Harper chief of staff in wanted to be a doctor for a while," Harper said. Harper decided 2005. "My biggest challenge at this point is the sleep deprivation to pursue a career in medicine after her sister introduced her to a aspect of it," Harper said. "The public only has a Harper said her professors at GWU helped her reach her goal of becoming a birds-eye view of what it doctor. "I walked away from Gardner-Webb prepared for medical school." really takes to take care of a sick patient in terms of black doctor from Virginia. "It was the first time 1 saw anyone resources." Harper was recently honored by the March of Dimes who looked like me as a physician," Harper said. "That was an for her work in pediatric medicine. insightful encounter." Harper says she finds her greatest joy in her two daughters, Harper said her professors at GWU helped her reach her Alanna and Arielle. goal of becoming a doctor. "I walked away from Gardner-Webb "I think of my kids and recognize that having healthy, happy prepared for medical school," Harper said. "Also, socially, I was children is a true blessing in life," Harper said. "I'm thankful for prepared for life in general. Spiritually my life was indeed my supportive husband, James." solidified during my time there, as well." Harper says she wishes her alma mater success in the future. After graduating at the top of her class in 1980, Harper I wish that Gardner-Webb has continued success with educating attended the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in students and setting their graduates up for success in life." Chapel Hill She completed her residency at the University of South Carolina, working at Palmetto Health Richland. -Amanda Wood After her residency. Harper completed her fellowship at the

14 The Webh Civil War photo courtesy of 1 Doae

As he spent time researching for his honors' thesis paper, Gardner^ together," Barkley said. "It's about family." Webb Alumnus Wes Barkley ('00) discovered more than the history of Barkley said writing about historical events presents certain Catawba County. He discovered a series of novels - "The Anderson challenges. "The hardest part about doing a civil war novel is being

Chronicles." accurate to the Civil War," Barkley said. "The book is about the real Fascinated by the Civil War, Barkley wanted to know why 126 men company of men." Barkley's friends and fellow historians help him from Catawba County traded their homes and polish the historical details in the trilogy. As a part of families for battlefields. "It wasn't about the big his research for the second novel, Barkley and his issues," Barkley said. "They joined up because they HOW THK friends traveled to an actual battlefield and found the didn't want to be left behind." They joined the war (JHUiWT FEU. spot where the Catawba Company fought. "I got to because their brothers, cousins and neighbors joined walk in the shoes of the Catawba men — 126 of the war, according to Barkley. them," Barkley said. After Barkley turned in his thesis, his GWU In his trilogy, Barkley plans to portray the actual North Carolina history professor told him it would battles the Catawba Company fought in - like make a great novel. Barkley took her advice. Barkley, Fredericksburg and Antietam. "The only negative to a political science and history major released his first the story was that they were also at Gettysburg,” novel, "How the Gallant Fell," in 2004, and he is Barkley said. "And anybody that knows the history of finishing two other novels to complete the series. Gettysburg knows that a lot of people didn't come "The GardnerAAfebb experience in several ways back from that.” According to Barkley, the Catawba impacted the book,” Barkley said. Barkley, a former Company entered the Battle of Gettysburg with 1 1 7 GWU baseball player, wrote his friends, coaches and Diamond 'Dog men, and only 12 men survived the battle. "The company didn't survive teammates into the novels. "A lot of this ties into how GardnerAA/ebb past Gettysburg.” Barkley said. was, and the roommates 1 had, and the friends I had, and the baseball For that reason, Barkley decided to write only three novels. "1 team I had, and the way we felt about each other,” Barkley said. haven't written the ending to the third yet. I'm having a hard time doing He created five fictional brothers, modeled after four of his GWU that because 1 am so attached to the characters and don’t really know friends and his own brother. "They have impacted my life in a certain how I want to end it. way, so I wanted to show their characteristics, what they were made Volume two of The Anderson Chronicles, "Upon Fields of Fire.” of,” Barkley said. "If I had five brothers, I'd want them to be these guys, is scheduled for release this summer with the final chapter of the and if I was going to war. I'd want these guys to go with me.” trilogy scheduled for a 2006 release. More information is available on Barkley's novel centers on the five Anderson brothers and the Barkley and The Anderson Chronicles online at www. effects of war on friends and family, he said. "Once they (the Anderson publishedauthors. net/ wesbarkley. brothers) join up (with the Confederate Army), it's a battle to stay - Amanda Wood

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_j Gardner-Webb Junior scholarship and graduated from GWJC

College alumnus Robert in 1944. The retired theology professor

Crapps drove to Boiling Springs said he hopes Gardner-Webb University from Greenville, S.C. on April will continue to put students first as it

16 to celebrate Gardner-Webb moves forward. "I would hope that it

University's Centennial would maintain its commitment to high

Weekend. After watching the academic standards and its vision of filling of GWU's centennial what's best for each student," Crapps

time capsule, Crapps said.

joined members of At the Half-Century Club luncheon,

Gardner-Webb GWU President Frank Campbell told

University's Half- alumni the school has a bright future.

Century Club for "Only the best is yet still to come,"

lunch in O. Max Campbell said. "This school is here

Gardner Hall. because God wanted it to be. That's the

Crapps earned the reason we've survived. It is a great place

first O. Max Gardner to be." Campbell, who retired July 1,

said in the future numbers will

grow and needed facilities will be

built. "Many wonderful things will

happen," Campbell said. "Can you imagine what Gardner-Webb will the university. Later that day, be like 25 years from now?" guests gathered in O. Max

After the luncheon, GWU alumni, Gardner Hall for the Centennial students, faculty, staff and the Art Exhibit featuring the work of community enjoyed inflatable games on “Centennial Artist” Robert the quad, train rides, horse and buggy Doares. The grand finale of rides, face painting, scavenger hunts, GWU's centennial weekend science experiments and performances came on Sunday by local show choirs and dance groups. afternoon, as GWU's

GWU’s fine arts department also hosted orchestra and choir a kiln opening and pottery sale in the joined guest performers new art facility. Later in the afternoon. from the community for

Mack the Bulldog invited everyone to the centennial concert in

GWU’s official 100th birthday party on the Paul Porter Arena. the quad. After eating cake, the crowd - Amanda Wood enjoyed concerts by the GWU Jazz

Band and FlintHill, a local bluegrass band.

On Sunday morning, GWU held a worship service in Dover Chapel to celebrate God's presence in the life of

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Championship Football Coaches Acknowledge GWU For Successful Careers

There's nothing quite like the atmosphere on a fall Friday at Austin Pea University in Clarksville, lenn. He says with a

night at high school football stadiums throughout the nation. smile, Tm always proud to tell everyone how much

In the GardnerA/Vebb region, there are strong winning Gardner-Webb means to me."

traditions among many of the high schools. The kind of Coach Roy Kirby ('79) is head coach of the Crest

gridiron battles and traditions that make it hard to find a good Chargers, where he's held the position since 1997. Kirby has

seat if you don't arrive early. The best part about this made five trips in all to the state championship. As a

winning formula is that many of these successful head defensive coordinator, when

coaches attended Gardner-Webb. So grab your blow horns, the Chargers won it all in 1994

pom-pom's, and football gear, as we introduce you to six and 96, and most recently

state championship coaches, who have fond memories of when his teams won back-to-

their days in the classroom and on the field in Runnin' back titles in 2003-04. Kirby

Bulldog Country. believes in passing on a simple

We begin in the university's home county of Cleveland, but effective message to his

where currently three of the four high schools have head players. The message is to stick

coaches who are GWU alums. At Shelby High School, together like family and be able

head coach Chris Norman ('84) is in to count on each other, on and

his 2 1 st year of coaching and 1 5th for off the field. Kirby gives credit to the Gardner-Webb

the Golden Lions. Coach Norman coaches who influenced him with that same message -

became head coach in 1998 after coach Oval Jaynes and assistant coach Mike Bogart. Kirby

serving as defensive coordinator. In hi graduated with degrees in Business Administration and

very first year as head coach, his team Physical Education. Kirby was also a part of the team that set

won the State 2-A High School a scoring record when Gardner-Webb beat Lenoir-Rhyne

Football Championship. In his tenure with the school, 76 to 6 in 1976.

Shelby also won a state championship in 1987 and Also from Cleveland County, comes Burns High School

competed in the state finals in 1988. 1997 and 2004. head football coach Ron Greene ('73). Coach Greene

Norman played football under "Tom Moore from 1980-84 played under GWU coaches Norman Harris and George and graduated with a degree in physical education. Litton in the early 70 s. While at GWU, Greene was not

Norman s favorite GWU memories were playing with guys only playing football for the Bulldogs, but he also found time

like Quarterback, Chip Stewart, Charlie Harbison, and to get married, get a job and excel in classes. Greene was a

Carroll McCray, who now serves as the head football coach graduate of Gardner-Webb's first four-year class in 1973.

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The biggest thing that stands out to him about the GWU rivals, but are coached by GWU alums, as well.

days - was first and foremost the Doc Davis (75) has been the head coach for the

education. Greene says “it was Spartanburg Vikings

and still is a great place to prepare since 1990. Davis has

future teachers and leaders for more current

tomorrow/' Under the direction championships than anybody else on our of Coach Greene, the Burns

Bulldogs captured the 1994 State list. They include five Division 1—Big 16 4-A 3-A championship, and they always seem to have a team in State Titles between a position to be a state championship contender year after 1991 -2001. Davis says year. his four years at At South Point High in Belmont, N.C., former GWU GWU under head product John Devine ( 95) is headed into his 15th year of coach George Litton coaching at the school. helped him realize that He began there as an he wanted to be a coach himself. "I soaked up everything 1 assistant coach in 1990 could, just like a sponge.” He continues to carry Gardner- and became head coach Webb s message of hard work and perseverance with him to * in 1995. Since that time

Devine's Red Raiders this day. Just off 1-85 lies the land of the have been on quite a roll. world-famous giant peach of Gaffney, To date they have South Carolina, home to Coach Phil clinched six straight Strickland (78) of Gaffney High School. conference titles and The legendary coaches Oval Jaynes won the 2003 State 3"A and Billy Kinard also coached Championship. In his Strickland. Strickland says, "I learned from a lot of great GWU football days, Devine was a player under the people (at GWU) that helped to make me a better person.” coaching talents of Oval Jaynes, Billy Kinard, and Tom In 2003, Strickland's Gaffney squad captured the Division Moore. Devine graduated with a degree in Physical I—Big 16 4-A State Championship. This fall, Strickland is Education and credits the coaches, staff and faculty at GWU beginning his third year as head coach. with preparing him for this success. That list includes These are but a few of the head coaches around the assistant coach Kenny Sanford and professors Dr. Gil country crediting their time at GWU as pivotal in their lives. Blackburn, Dr. Dee Hunt, Dr. Lonnie Proctor, and Dr. Nell All of them believe that teamwork and discipline along with Griggs. a good education are a keys for being successful in whatever In upstate South Carolina, if you don't attend a football you do. Something they all agree was learned right here on game on a Friday night, then you're not a native of the area.

Two long-time winning programs, Gaffney and Spartanburg, this very campus.

continue that legacy today. Both schools are not only big Summer 2005 WWW..gardner-webh.edu 19 ALUMNI LINKS

Ed Denton ’80 B.A. is serving as pastor of Durham Memorial Baptist Church. g ^ Katherine Hardy-Pendergrass ’81 < 2 B.A. is serving as president of Zeta Mu < Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha e Sorority. She is also president of the % s KELL Group which specializes in D < professional and personal development. Q 02 Brooks E. Piercy, former George “Bert” Weathers ’71 B.S. member of Board of was honored for 31 years of < O Carolyn Bratton ’82 B.S. is serving Advisors, was awarded North state service to South 02 O as pastor of Shiloh AME Zion Church. Carolina’s highest civilian Carolina. He is a section O OS Under her leadership, the church began honor, the Order of the Long supervisor with Disability 02 Ch a soup kitchen in 2000 and has started Leaf Pine. He was recognized Determination Services in exercise classes for adults and Bible g J for 41 years of teaching and Greenville. studies for kids. Plans are being made to leadership in the agricultural Z< expand the soup kitchen around East industry. Robert Grant ’73 B.A. has completed DO Gaston. FCBA and CCBA certification through O the National Association of Church Carlisle Hostetter ’55 Calvin Frady ’82 B.A., ’95 M.A. is Business Administration and the A.A. is a retired principal serving as the associational missionary Southern Baptist Church Business having served Marion Senior High for the South Roanoke Baptist Administration. He is the director of School in Virginia. He also served as Association. church administration and buildings for basketball coach and athletic director for [email protected] Lees-McCrae College for 13 years in the South Carolina Baptist State Convention. addition to coaching basketball in Robert Louis Hunter, Jr. ’82 B.A. [email protected] Virginia for 16 years. was the author of the family Bible study series for the Biblical Recorder, Jerry Coleman White ’74 B.A. has Dillard Hiatt ’57 A.A. is a retired October-December 2004. been elected president of the South public school teacher having taught [email protected] Carolina Baptist State Convention. He is humanities and English. the pastor of Riverside Baptist Church. Barbara Blackburn ’83 B.S. has been [email protected] Judith M. Flake Tait ’62 A.A. retired elected president of the National May 2005 as a teacher with Duval Association of Professors of Middle Rick Fisher ’75 B.A. has been County Schools. She and her husband, Level Education. In this position, she appointed to the board of trustees for Jim, will spend half the year in will serve as chair of the board of North Greenville College. He is pastor Jacksonville, Fla. and half the year in directors and provide leadership during of Lexington Baptist Church in South Wadesboro, N.C. the two-year term. Carolina. [email protected] Olivia Gwaltney Riddle ’83 B.S. has Richard “Ric” Walters ’75 B.S. is Drew Bridges ’67 A.A. announces the been serving as principal of Lake the food service director for TAP- graduation of his daughter, Suzanna, Norman Elementary for five years. She Headstart. from New York University’s Tisch will serve as principal of a new [email protected] School of the Arts with honors in theater elementary school. Woodland Heights and the University’s Scholar’s Program. Elementary, opening August 2005. Linwood Crawford ’76 B.S. has been [email protected] appointed assistant superintendent for Neal Alexander, Jr. ’84 B.S. has Rutherford County Schools. He was the Reg Alexander ’71 B.S. has been been awarded the W.S. Lee Leadership former principal at Harris Elementary named citizen of the year by Region C, Award by Duke Power. The award School. a four-county law enforcement honors a Duke Power employee who association. As owner of Regal demonstrates outstanding leadership on LaSandra Strickland Grimsely ’77 the job and in the community. In Ventures, he has produced the passion B.A. is a media specialist for W.M. addition, the recipient is awarded to an play. Crosswalk. He also does graphic Anderson Primary. design, plans an annual youth retreat in employee who inspires others to greater [email protected] Florida and schedules nationwide levels of achievement. Alexander has worked for Duke Power for over 38 ministry events. Mike Briggs ’79 B.S. has been named years and is the vice president of human head football coach at Ashbrook High resources. Gary Simpkins ’71 B.S. was honored School. He has coached high school for 33 years of service to the football for over 23 years. state of South Carolina. He Jeff Powell ’84 B.S. has been named as the operations manager for WGWG is a counselor in the S.C. Benjamin William Barr, Jr. ’80 B.A. 88.3 FM, Boiling Springs, N.C. He Vocational Rehabilitation is working for Katahdin Times Weekly recently served three years as station Department’s Rock Hill Newspaper in Millinocket, Maine. Office. manager for WSGE, Gastonia, N.C. He [email protected]

20 The Webb ALUMNI LINKS is married to Lydia Powell ’91. The Brenda Childers ’86 B.S. has education/emotional growth couple reside in Boiling Springs, earned a Master of Science in Adult boarding school in Hendersonville, N.C. with their children (Jacob, Education from Appalachian State N.C. [email protected] University. 8d Sarah and Leah). Joyce Lail Smith ’86 B.S. has >s a J. Michael Hegarty ’85 B.S. is Julie Mitchell ’86 B.S. is a sales earned national board certification. tn the director of sales for Comag executive with Nortel. She is a teacher at Cramerton Sd Marketing Group. [email protected] Middle School. so O [email protected] o so Jennifer Mincey Stepp ’86 B.S. Randy Rogers ’86 B.S. has been o > Russell Shead ’85 B.S. recently promoted to regional manager for and Kevin Stepp welcome the so a released his second instrumental Carolina Farm Credit. He will newest members of their family, > c guitar compact disc, “Strings of supervise the Credit’s 10 most Joseph Alexander (3) and Julia £ Faith,” a collection of classical western branches. Grace (9 months). The Stepps £5 hymns arranged for solo guitar. This adopted the children from tn project and his Christmas release are John Singleton ’86 B.A., ’88 Vladivostok, Russia. They join older > available at www.russellshead.com M.A. has been named Academic siblings Lauren (15), Patrick (11) c z and Blair (7). [email protected] Director of New Leaf Academy of a North Carolina by the Aspen [email protected] 1 Education Group. The Academy is an all girls’ special

GWU Alumni Attend a Real ICEBREAKER

Gardner-Webb University alumna Janet Elliott took a walk down memory lane on Feb. 25. Elliott joined other GWU alumni for dinner and a hockey game at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, S.C. "I really enjoyed it" Elliott said. Elliot also got to share this experience with a future alum, her son, Kevin, currently an MBA student at GWU. "I’m proud to be here with her" Elliott said. The event served as a time for Alumni, students, and the remaining Gardner-Webb family to come together for fun, fellowship and a few fistfights. GWU Baseball Coach Rusty Stroupe was the featured speaker during the pre-hockey match dinner. "Gardner-Webb alumni are as passionate about their institution as any group I've ever met," Stroupe said. 'They feel some connection here that they're very proud of. I'm proud to work at Gardner-Webb because I get to experience some of that same passion." Gardner-Webb students Kathryn Salmon and Jessica Adams also attended the

hockey game. "I think the alumni love to do this," Salmon said. 'They're so nice. They're really easy to talk to." Adams also enjoyed her time getting to know the alumni. "I think it’s great to meet some of the alumni," Adams said. “The fact that they were willing to come to something like this shows they enjoyed the school they went to, and they want to (continue to) be a part of it." If you would like more information about upcoming Alumni events and activities, call the office of Alumni Relations at 704-406-4255.

- Amanda Wood

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Kenneth Kessler ’87 B.A. Jenny Outlaw ’91 B.S. has retired Crystal Dawn Gosnell ’93 B.S. and is now serving as the senior after holding various positions at David Partee Walker were married on leadership consultant for Richmond Community College. During December 18, 2004. She is the human g ^ associational partnerships and her time at the school she served as resource manager for Statesville Auto < the senior coach for Lake secretary for evening faculty, worked in Auction. He is a technician for Thor-Lo. 3 Hickory Training Center for the registrar’s office and taught ESL The couple resides in Statesville, N.C. w < the Baptist State Convention classes among other positions. ofN.C. Karen Lynn Hogan ’93 B.S. and S3 s Jack Richards ’91 B.S. and Kristin Shane Alan Cagle were married on D < Q p£ Kara England Luckadoo Richards, along with big brother Rex, December 4, 2004. She is a senior ’87 B.S.N. and Lee Andrew are pleased to announce the birth of accountant for Maxton C. McDowell, < O O Lail ’97 B.S. were married Romey Emily, bom April 1, 2005. CPA. He is employed by the North [email protected] Carolina Highway Patrol O P* on November 20, 2004. She Pi Ph is a school nurse for Communications Division in Rutherford County Schools. E.V. “Van” Tate ’91 B.S. is serving as Greensboro. The couple resides in g _| He is a history teacher and a master state trooper in Mount Airy, Asheboro, N.C. football and track coach at N.C. East Rutherford High School. Mary Wright ’93 B.S. has released a P o The couple resides in Sherri Weeks ’91 B.S. has earned book entitled “Justice For All.” The o Ellenboro, N.C. National Board Certification. She is a fictional story concerning the triumph of school counselor in King’s Mountain, good over evil takes place on the Wes Westmoreland ’88 B.A. N.C. campus of GWU. received the Entrepreneur of the Year [email protected] Award from the Cleveland County Stephanie Lauren Burgess ’92 Chamber of Commerce in January. His A. D.N, ’01 B.S.N. and Charles David Noel T. Manning, II ’94 B.A. company has received national Downey ’00 B.S. were married on has been named as the Director of recognition for its printing and state-of- October 2, 2004. She is a registered University and Media Relations at the art equipment. nurse at Rutherford Hospital. He Gardner-Webb. He is married to Beth workers for Turner Trucking Company. Lamb Manning ’89 B.S. The couple Amy Dellinger ’89 B.S. has been The couple resides in Forest City, N.C. resides in Boiling Springs, N.C. and are inducted into the Cherryville Hall of parents to two children (Kathryn and Fame for her standout career in Rev. Erik Cummings ’92 B.A. was Thomas). ntmanning@gardner- basketball and softball at Cherryville honored in December 2004 with a webb.edu. High School during the 1980’s. She has Pastor’s Appreciation Celebration for coached at the high school and college three years of ministry to New Life Laura Lynn Marsh ’94 A.D.N. and levels. She is now assistant principal at Baptist Church of Carol City, Fla. Michael Lee Agerton were married on South Rowan High School. December 18, 2004. She is a nurse with Michael Duncan ’92 B.S. joined the Gaston County Mental Health. He is Joey Ashley ’91 B.A. and Victoria Lancaster Fire Department in April employed by the Gaston County announce the birth of their fourth child, 2004. He graduated from the South Sheriff’s Department. The couple lives Alexander Ashley, born November 24, Carolina Fire Academy in October. He in Gastonia, N.C. 2004. Joey is the director of sales for and his wife, Wendy, have two sons, Belcan’s Engineering Software Division. Rutledge (12) and Grady (8). Beverly Cooper Watson ’94 B.S. [email protected] and Michael Chad Watson ’94 B.S. Anne Marie Bame ’91 B.S. recently announce the birth of Caroline Lily, recorded her first gospel album, “From Elizabeth Ann Couch Jordan ’92 born October 14, 2004. She joins older the Heart.” She has started a solo B. S. is currently watching after her brother, Cooper (3). ministry. You can check out her web site father. She has three children. Marshall at www.annebamemusic.com (16) will play on a varsity football team Jennifer Mitchell Shelley ’95 B.S. [email protected] in the fall. Tabitha (14) graduates from has earned national board certification. the 8th grade this year. Mary Katherine She is a kindergarten teacher at Molly Duncan Blanton ’91 B.S. was (12) plays softball and loves to sing. Weaverville Primary School. selected to serve as the curriculum [email protected] coordinator for Cleveland County Michael Cain ’93 B.S. is the senior Schools. She has taught kindergarten Chris Sloan ’95 B.S. ’97 M.B.A. is children’s court attorney for the New since 1991 at Jefferson Elementary serving as the postmaster for the USPS Mexico Children Youth and Family School. She is a national board certified in Earl, N.C. He started the position on Department in Las Cruces, N.M. He has teacher. She and her husband, Kevin, February 19, 2005. been employed since 2001 as an have a daughter, Adeline (9) and a son, assistant district attorney with the Office Nicolas (6). Jim Davidson ’96 B.A., ’99 M.Div. has of the Third Judicial District Attorney. [email protected] returned from serving in Operation Iraqi Mike graduated from Regent University Freedom II from February 2003 to School of Law in 1999. He and his wife, Mahalakshmi S. Gingrich ’91 B.S. January 2005. He was the chaplain for Leanne, have one daughter. has earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and the 1/252 Armor. [email protected] teaching in December 2004 from the [email protected] University of North Carolina- Greensboro.

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Jason Kerr ’96 B.A. and Denise R. Adams ’97 B.S. and Jason Farr ’97 B.A. and Jennifer Cindy Kerr ’96 B.A. announce Junhuung Lee announce the birth of Farr ’98 B.S. announce the birth of a the birth of Brendan Matin bom Jadon Lee, bom October 21, 2004. She daughter, Abby Michelle, bom January 31, 2005. He joins older earned her ESL teaching certificate in November 30, 2004. brother Aedan. 2004. The family resides in Irvine, Calif. [email protected] [email protected] Michelle Norman ’96 B.A. see Lee Andrew Lail ’97 B.S. see Kara Matthew Norman ’97 B.A. listing. Timothy Chilton ’97 B.A. England Luckadoo ’87 listing. and Holly Heath were married on Jason Ty Eaker ’96 B.S. and Deborah January 1, 2005. He is pursuing a Derina Dee Morrison ’97 B.S. and Lee Tessneer were married on January bachelor of science degree. She is a Kevin Brent Pyles were married on 29, 2005. He works for the Employment student at Southeastern Baptist November 11, 2004. She is a personal Commission. She is employed by Seminary. The couple resides in Raleigh, trainer and kickboxing instructor. He is Westview Baptist Church Day Care. The N.C. the owner of American Martial Arts couple resides in Shelby, N.C. Academy. The couple own 24/7 Fitness Amy Carrolle Poplin Dunatov ’97 Center and reside in Winston-Salem, Jody Wright ’96 B.S. is serving as the B.S. and Christopher announce the birth N.C. director of the Forest City Parks and of their frist child, Joseph Christian, Recreation Department. He previously bom February 17, 2005. served as the interim recreation director. [email protected]

A Century of Her Own

Gardner-Webb's oldest living alumna, Edna Wright Washburn Jenkins, will celebrate her 107th birthday this summer. Jenkins spent three years at Boiling Springs High School during World War I. "Oh she loved that," said Jenkins' daughter-in-law, Betty Washburn. "She had a grand time." Jenkins set tables in the dining room before each meal to pay part of her way through school. After graduating from BSHS, Jenkins took a job teaching grades four through seven at Shanghi School. After a year, she moved back to her home in Double Springs to teach at Double Springs School. Jenkins married D. Purvis Washburn in 1920. For their honeymoon, the couple traveled by train to Charlotte where they spent one night. "Mother depended on Dad a lot till after he died," said Jenkins' oldest son, Gene Washburn. "Then after he died, she just kind of took over and became independent. She's been in charge ever since." Jenkins raised four children and kept her farm alive during the Depression. "She just did what she had to do," Betty Washburn said. "That lady could work. She could work like everything." Betty Washburn said she and her mother-in-law canned 100 cans of green beans one season. In addition to canning, she took joy in cleaning her house and growing vegetable and flower gardens. "She enjoys her life, I think," Betty Washburn said. "She just does what she has to do without any complaints. She is a good Christian woman, too. That is really important to her." Jenkins also loved to cook. "She was an excellent cook," Gene Washburn said. "She was famous for her apple pies." -Amanda Wood

www.gardner-'webb.edu Summer 2005 23 ll ALUMNI L INKS Matthew Norman ’97 B.A. Meredith Cornette Confer ’99 Cristen Watson ’00 A.D.N. and and Michelle Norman ’96 A.D.N., ’01 B.S.N. is a registered nurse Joshua Watson ’00 B.S. announce the B.A. announce the birth of at Forsyth Medical Center. birth of their daughter, Lily Kathryn, §1 their second child, Aaron [email protected] born January 27, 2005. Matthew, bom January 17, < 3 [email protected] 2005. The parents have been Shelly Hartley ’99 B.S. is the I serving on the Global Service e < evidence technician for Caldwell Nichole Gardner Watson ’00 B.S. Corp through the 5 s County. In the position, she collects and Kevin Watson ’99 B.S. announce D < Cooperative Baptist evidence from crime scenes for the the birth of their son, Kolby Michael, Q X Fellowship. Matthew is now sheriff’s office. bom December 27, 2004. < O [ serving as the Associate P3 O Coordinator for Affiliate and Jonathan Brad Huss ’99 B.A., ’05 Stephanie Lauren Burgess ’01 Career Selection for the O M. B.A. and Jada Anne Hipp ’02 B.A. B.S.N. see Stephanie Lauren Burgess Ph Ph Cooperative Baptist were married on December 11, 2004. ’92 A.D.N. listing w . Fellowship. She works at Tryon Elementary School. Q d [email protected] The couple resides in Kings Mountain, Roger DeCato ’01 B.S. has been 2 < N. C. promoted to the position of bank officer 2 o Michael G. Smith ’97 B.S., for Peoples Bank. He previously served ’03 M.B.A. and Amanda Christie Carol Jenkins “C.J.” ’99 as a business development officer with o were married on April 3, B.S. and David Zimmerman were the bank. 2003. He is a branch married in June 2004. She works with manager for Citi Financial. She is a the deaf/hearing impaired. He is a Debora Gilbert ’01 B.S.N. ’03 recreational therapist for Gaston pastor. The couple resides in Columbia, M.S.N. has received National Board Memorial Hospital. They reside in S.C. [email protected]. Certification for School Nurses. She is a Lawndale, N.C. school nurse with Polk County Schools [email protected] Tanya Renee Graybill ’99 B.S. and and is the chairman of the Polk County Kevin announce the birth of their first Schools Health Advisory Committee. Crystal Dawn Bumgardner ’98 B.S. child, Tyler Ray, born November 15, and John Daniel Falls were married on 2004. [email protected]. Laura King ’01 B.S. has been named October 23, 2004. She is budget analyst the director of 4-H and youth for the City of Gastonia. The couple Christina Whitehouse development for the North Carolina resides in Smyrna, S.C. Suggs ’99 B.A. and Matthew Cooperative Extension’s Union County [email protected] announce the birth of their Center. She previously served as the daughter, Kara Josephine, director of the development fund for Carol Ann Hoard ’98 M.Div. and born February 21, 2005. Mayland Community College. Joel announce the birth of Willis Phillips bom April 17, 2005. He joins big Kevin Watson, 99 B.S., see Nicole James Chesley Maxwell, III ’01 brother Lavery. Gardner Watson ’00 B.S. listing. B.A. is working at the Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind in the optical Carlton Hurt ’98 B.A. won first place Jaime Michael Boyles ’00 B.S. and laboratory. He is hoping to become a ' for sports columns and third place for Stephen Wayne Honbaier II were licensed optician. He is living in | sports feature writing from the North married on March 5, 2005. She is Kemersville, N.C. Carolina Press Association. He is a staff employed by Lincoln County Schools. [email protected] sports writer for the Lexington Dispatch. He is employed by Clark Tire and Auto. The couple resides in Crouse, N.C. iviAKGAKET L.ALEY rARKER UI B.5., Angela Miller ’98 B.S. has signed a ’03 M.B.A. and Nathan contract to write a serial for Charles David Downey ’00 B.S. see Trevor Forbes were married keepitcoming.net. The serial is entitled Stephanie Lauren Burgess ’92 A.D.N. on January 1, 2005. She is “Fate Steps In.” listing Associate Director of )l [email protected] Admissions at GWU. He is Tabitha Marie Goforth ’00 B.A. and working on a degree in I Jennifer Truncer Bryan ’99 B.S. and Jeffrey Head were married on December education and is a gymnastics instructor. ; Mark Bryan welcomed their daughter, 4, 2004. She is a workforce specialist I E1la Belle, on September 2, 2003. for Upstate One Stop Career Center. He Daniel Raymond Salmon ’01 B.S. is a laser technician with Progressive was appointed in 2002 as the district Daniel Call ’99 B.A., ’04 M.Div. has Screens, Inc. The couple resides in overseer of the King-Stokes District for j graduated from Commissioned Gaffney, S.C. the Western Carolina Church of God. In Officers Training at Maxwell Air Force [email protected] October of 2004, he was honored by Base in Montgomery, Ala. He began being named to the North Carolina his career duty assignment as a chaplain Amber Michelle Goode ’00 B.S. and Church of God State Council. He has S at Tyndall Air Force Base. On December Jonathon Martin Proctor were married also been appointed to serve as North 16, 2004, he was commissioned as a on December 11, 2004. She is a CBS Carolina state administrator for the first lieutenant in the Air Force. professional with Unique Beginnings in Church of God School of Ministry. Shelby. He is employed by Allied- [email protected] Barton Protective Services. The couple resides in Shelby, N.C.

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Gina Marie Callicutt ’02 B.S. Emilee Fox ’02 B.S. and Scott Greg Lloyd ’02 B.S. is the head and Joshua Grant were married on Myers were married on March 26, coach for East Gaston High School. December 18, 2004. She is a special 2005. She is a teacher with Lincoln education teacher for Randolph County Schools. He is a developer Dan McClellan ’02 B.A. has County Schools. He is a sheriff’s with Compass Group NAD. The been named as the Broadcast deputy with the Randolph County couple resides in Shelby, N.C. Production Technology Program Sheriff’s Department. The couple Coordinator for Gaston College - resides in Asheboro, N.C. Matthew Robert Hillman ’02 Dallas, N.C. Dan spent the last three B.A. and Brooke Lindsey Hoffman years working as station manager Melissa Beth Eller ’02 B.S. and were married January 8, 2005. He is for WGWG 88.3 FM. David Scott Hutchins were married a case manager for Support, Inc. She Brian Nuckols ’02 B.S. and on February 12, 2005. She is a is a student at Gardner-Webb. The Tiffany Nuckols ’02 A.D.N. Brian children’s case manager with New couple resides in Shelby, N.C. was promoted to hospital sales force River Behavioral Healthcare. He is with Johnson and Johnson, which employed by Economy Copying Jada Anne Hipp ’02 B.A. see led the couple to relocate to New Systems. The couple resides in Jonathan Brad Huss ’99 listing. Orleans, La. Tiffany is applying for Purlear, N.C. R.N. licensure. [email protected]

Chris Sloan ’97 M.B.A. see Christopher S. Hefner ’03 ^afiz £oi Chris Sloan ’95 B.S. listing. M.B.A. and Kristin Marie Jim Singleton ’88 M.A. see Hefner were married on January Jim Singleton ’86 B.A. Jim Davidson ’99 M.Div. see 8, 2005. He is a supply * Jim Davidson ’96 B.A. coordinator for Frye Regional Medical Center. She is a piano DLIlS QOl instructor for Christian Family Naomi White Harwood ’92 Academy. The couple resides in M.A. is a math teacher at Chase Hickory, N.C. High School. She has also met IE OOl the requirements of the National

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Brandy Bettis Borders ’03 He will launch a new IV bag Michelle Lea Harrold ’04 B.S. and B.S. and James Daniel Curtis manufacturing line at the company’s Michael Paul Triplett were married on were married on March 26, plant in Union, S.C. December 26, 2004. They are both 2005. She is first-grade teacher [email protected] employed by Mountain Community 9 I at Elizabeth Elementary Supports. The couple resides in Boomer, School. He is a service Rebecca Jeanette Rogers ’03 B.S. N.C. manager for Cintas. The couple and Kenneth Ross Payton, Jr. were resides in Shelby, N.C. married on November 27, 2004. She is a Bradley Hendren ’04 B.S. has been g < paralegal with the McIntosh Law Firm. recognized as the Newton Police Jason Edward Burton ’03 He is a mechanic at Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Department’s officer of the year by the o < B.A. and Jessica Marie The couple lives in Mooresville, N.C. American Legion Post # 16. He has Q eg Robbins ’04 B.A. were been working with the department for < o married on July 30, 2004. He Jonathan Spangler ’03 B.A. and 12 years. He serves as the traffic o is the minister of music at Kori Spangler ’05 B.A. announce the coordinator for the department. O etf Reepsville Baptist Church. She birth of their first child, Emma Grayce, * eu is a choir teacher at West bom July 11, 2004. Julia Maness-Little ’04 B.S. is a Lincoln High School. The state probation/parole officer for couple resides in Vale, N.C. Samantha Staton ’03 B.A. was the Montgomery County. M< winner of the Metropolitan Opera Jeannine McSwain ‘04 B.S. and Brock Christopher Tate National Council regional auditions held po McDonald were married on October 2, Campbell ’03 B.S. and January 15, 2005. o 2004. She is employed by Gardner- Natalie Joann Sipe were Webb University in University married on January 15, 2005. Lee Adams ’04 B.A. placed first, Relations. He is employed by Carolina He is a teacher and coach with Gwinnett second and third in the North Carolina Grating and Sight Development. The County Schools. She is a speech- Press Photographers Association couple resides in Shelby, N.C. language pathologist for Life Care monthly clip contest for January in the Center. The couple resides in photo story category. He is a Jessica Marie Robbins ’04 B.A. see Lawrenceville, Ga. photographer and reporter for “Yes! Jason Edward Burton ’03 B.A. listing. Weekly.” Leigh Ann Elmore ’03 B.S. and [email protected] Tara Shubert ’04 B.S. is a special Robert Keith Earwood were married on education teacher for Gaston County March 26, 2005. She is a physical Natalie Brown ’04 B.A. is pursuing a Schools. education teacher and coach at Bums master of arts in professional [email protected] Middle School. He is the operator of communication at Clemson University. Kebo’s Convenience Store. The couple She works as a graduate lab assistant in April Nichol Smith ’04 B.S. and resides in Double Shoals, N.C. the Multimedia, Authoring, Teaching Victor Howard Kennedy were married and Research Facility and as a graduate on June 5, 2004. She is a legal assistant Marvin Joiner ’03 B.S. is serving as a research assistant in the Center for for Deaton, Biggers & Goulden. He is pharmaceutical product development Collaborative Research. employed by MasTec. The couple manager with Haemonetics Corporation. [email protected] resides in Shelby, N.C.

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Rev. Marvin Willis, Sr. ’49 A.A. died Barry Allen Dodson ’75 B.A. died Marjorie Crisp, former faculty December 15, 2004. He served in the U.S. October 23, 2004. He was involved in member, died February 12, 2005. She Army for two years and ministered in church ministry for over 30 years through served on the faculty at Wake Forest various churches for 45 years. During that music, teaching and discipleship. He worked University for 35 years and was the first full¬ time, he served as minister of music and at Jackson’s Music Studio teaching music to time female member of the faculty. She was education and as pastor. After his retirement, children. He is survived by his wife, three a retired professor of physical education and he served as the minister of music at East children, father, brother and several nieces was the first director of women’s athletics. Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, and nephews. She is survived by two sisters, tw o brothers son, daughter and three grandchildren. and 13 nieces and nephews. Mary Lou Causby ’77 A.D.N. died March Charles Ronald Kiser ’53 A.A. died 31, 2005. She was an avid supporter of the Nettie R. Gidney, professor emerita of February 8, 2005. He was a sports columnist Christian Service Organization at Gardner- music, died April 9, 2005. She was a voice for the Cherryville Eagle for 56 years. He Webb and volunteered much time working instructor at Gardner-Webb from 1945-1947 was a member of the Cherryville Hall of with the University’s international students. and again from 1953-1975. Fame and the North Carolina American She was also a life trustee of Limestone Legion Hall of Fame. He was awarded the College and was awarded an honorary Rev. Harold M. White, former trustee, Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his service doctorate degree of public service in 2004 died January 30, 2005. He was a pastor of to community and state in 2004. from the College. Mrs. Causby was a Baptist churches in North Carolina, Texas Sunday School teacher for 55 years at First and Virginia and worked for the Baptist State James L. “Rock” Roland ’58 A.A. died Baptist Shelby and served as the church Convention of North Carolina for 18 years in March 4, 2005. He was a U.S. Navy veteran historian, president of the Women’s the field of stewardship education and having served in the South Pacific and Missionary Union and was a deacon. She promotion. He is survived by his wife, two Japan. He worked for the Statesville Record was also the first female moderator of the sons, two grandchildren and two sisters. and Landmark in a variety of capacities Kings Mountain Baptist Association. She including pressroom assistant and foreman had traveled to over 70 countries on short¬ William Clyde Miller, former of the pressroom until his retirement in term mission trips. She was elected woman BASEBALL COACH AND ASSISTANT ATHLETICS 1995. He is survived by his wife and of the year three times in Shelby: 1968, 1993 director, died March 22, 2005. He served daughter. and 1999. She was currently serving as Gardner-Webb for 16 years; 13 years as the chairperson of the Mainland Advisory head baseball coach. During Calvin Wayne Dixon ’62 A.A. died Council of the Hawaii Baptist Academy. She that time, the team achieved a February 27, 2005. He was a Navy veteran is survived by her husband, two sons, an school record of 326 victories. of World War II and served as a highway exchange student, several grandchildren, a He led the team to the most patrol officer for North Carolina before great-granddaughter, sister and several successful season in the entering the ministry in 1960. He served as nieces and nephews. University’s history in 2000 pastor to churches throughout North with 44 wins, an NCAA Southeast Region Carolina and Washington, D.C. Most Martha Thompson Blanton ’89 B.S. died title and a trip to the NCAA Division II recently, he served as stated pastoral supply February 4, 2005. She was a teacher at World Series. That year he was named coach at Love Valley Presbyterian Church. He was Harris Elementary School and member of of the year for the South Atlantic also an active pilot and member of the Grays Creek Baptist Church. She is survived Conference, and in 2001, he was awarded Statesville Airport Commission. He is by her husband, two sons, mother, stepfather the N.C. Baseball Coaches’ Association survived by his wife, three children, three and one brother. Meritorious Service Award. Overall, Coach grandchildren, a brother and two sisters. Miller served as a collegiate coach for 32 Ellen Beam, former trustee, died March years and amassed 835 victories. He was a 8, 2005. She served as president of Security Linda Carol Matheney Hamrick ’73 member of the Southeast Bulloch High Insurance and served as a teacher for 42 B.S. died February 12, 2005. She was a School, Georgia Southern University and the years. She was a member of Fallston Baptist teacher for 32 years with Rutherford County South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame. He Church. She was also former president of the Schools. She is survived by her parents, was a member of Boiling Springs United Democratic Women of Cleveland County husband, two daughters, two sisters, a Methodist Church. He is survived by his and a charter member of Fallston Women’s brother, two nieces, four nephews and a wife, two sons, a daughter, six Club. She is survived by three sisters, a great-nephew. grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. brother-in-law, one brother, two sister-in- laws, two step-grandsons, two nieces, three nephews and five great-nieces and great- nephews.

www.gardner-webb.edu Summer 2005 27 “That’s Amokt” A w ItallcvvyJourvuxb E ntry CjWll farvuly cwvd/ frieA^d^T TroveE to- Italy for Sprvnyy'Br&cik/

"When I went to Italy, I went home. In Venice, I was near two science museums. Also in Florence, a hearty group of my daddy's roots for the first time," said Mary Ruth Dixon 81. women climbed the 464 steps to the top of the dome of Santa

The people of Venice Maria del Fiore, the landmark of Florence. While we waited

recognized my maiden to enter the church, Paula Galloway'05 and Michelle Burr 05,

name (Zannon) as commented that we might feel a little foolish standing in line

'Venetian/ and one shop and paying real money just to have to climb 464 steps. But

owner even said after we had scaled the steep steps through narrow, dim

'welcome home' to me. I passages and emerged at last to light and a grand view of

felt a deep sense of Florence, we did not feel at all foolish.

comfort and peace there While we women were climbing, Keith Dixon '76, and that is beyond explanation. I did not want to leave/ Glenn Bottoms were eating strawberries and cream and

Dixon, whose father was originally from Italy, joined me "discovering" The Baptistry. Some of us purchased Florentine and eleven GWU alumni, students, faculty and friends on a leather. Paula's red bag will carry her belongings on trips for spring break trip there in March. Together, we had lunch at an years to come, and Bill Graziano '99, 04 will wear his Italian

Autogrille somewhere east of Milan in northern Italy. We ate leather jacket and shoes through fire if necessary. delicious Italian sandwiches and drank blood orange juice. Lunch at an olive mill on the way to Assisi was delicious,

When we loaded ourselves back onto the bus with twenty- but Assisi itself was the highlight of the day. The church of St. seven fellow travelers from Oklahoma, we were on our way Francis and the church of St. Clare were two of the to Venice with a stop to visit Verona and 'Juliet's balcony." It opportunities for Dr. Carolyn Billings to enjoy the art of Italy. was in Verona, scarcely six hours after landing in Italy, that When asked about their favorite part of the trip, most of some of us had our first cone of gelato. the group had trouble answering. Indeed, we all may share

Like Angela Parris '84, '88, many of us enjoyed our Mary Ruth's feelings. "I am still in mourning because I am not gondola ride. Angela was not the only woman who did not in Italy." Join us when we return to Italy next spring. mind at all that her gondolier was very handsome, as beautiful This time we are going to Rome, Naples, Sicily, and as anything she saw in Venice. points in between. Contact Nancy Bottoms at

In Florence, biologists Amy Pardue 00 and Kristi Tipton [email protected] or call her at 704-406- used part of their free time to cross the River Arno and visit 3905 for further information. -Nancy Bottoms

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'90 Alum Remembers GWU Experience as Pivotal Time in Her Life

Though her Gardner-Webb classmates may remember her as Chrissy Vaughn, today she answers to a new name: Dr. Coley. "But Chrissy is fine," she says with a laugh. She has not let that title change who she is. She greets maintenance workers that she passes by name and has a conversation about family with the cafeteria worker at the cash register. While at Gardner-Webb, Dr. Coley '90 served as SGA President, graduated at the top of her class and received the distinguished Etta L. Curtis Award for outstanding female graduate. She went on to obtain advanced degrees from The University of South Carolina (USC) and Georgia State University, earning a master's in student personnel services and a doctorate in higher education. She is currently employed as Dr. Jim Taylor was another faculty member of whom she had the director of retention and planning at USC. great respect. As she wrestled with her decision of what major to Her four years as a Gardner-Webb student were "the most choose. Dr. Taylor encouraged her to look for "classes that fulfilled transformative years of my life," Dr. Coley remarks. "GWU provided me," she recounts. He was instrumental in helping her figure out her a nurturing environment to explore and opportunities to grow. It was passions in life, which lead to her decision to major in liberal arts. comfortable and challenging at the same time." "He was actually my first model of retention," she explains, referring As she reflects, she is grateful for the lessons learned outside the to her own job as a retention specialist at USC. classroom as well. "GWU focused on us as holistic students," Dr. Dr. Coley feels that her undergraduate studies at Gardner-Webb Coley explains, "Not just academically or spirituality, but as a whole. I gave her a strong foundation for her future. As much as students may needed that, and Gardner-Webb provided." groan over the amount of books to read and papers to write in a Dr. Coley is a firm believer in being a well-rounded student by semester. Dr. Coley looks back and appreciates their necessity. "All of participating in extracurricular activities. She says that her leadership that made it much easier for me to handle the rigors of grad school," positions, SGA president, SEA chair, and Residence Hall Chaplain, to she says, and prepare me for life. name a few "helped me to gain confidence as a student, as well as a When asked what she would say to current or prospective leader." And because of those exceptional leadership abilities, she Gardner-Webb students, she describes her Alma Mater as a place influenced countless students during her years at GWU. with a heart. This is a place where you will matter. You will be Dr. Coley is especially appreciative of the impact that was made challenged and supported. Dr. Coley suggests that students take on her by GWU faculty members. The personal care and attention advantage of every opportunity that is presented because the (college) was one of many reasons why she loved being a Bulldog. "I didn't years don't last long. have a professor whom 1 thought didn't care about me," she states. "I don't mean to say that being married, being a mom, and having "They really wanted us to grow and develop and do well." a career are not important. Dr. Coley states. But my time at GWU A smile spreads across her face as she fondly recalls memories of was the most pivotal, the most transformative.' She says those years Dr. Tom Jones and their snorkeling trip to Florida, Dr. Tony Eastman, helped to set the direction for the rest of her life. She shakes her head "smoking his pipe," and gaining wisdom from Dr. Alice Cullinan's with a smile and says, "I don't know where I'd be without those four religion classes."She really made that text come alive for me," says Dr. years at Gardner-Webb." Coley. -Pamela Darnell

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Member Receives Honor

From Long-time Friends

“He is a wonderful friend and deserving of being the last 10 years. He’s a very special friend of Gardner- honored," said Ella Mae Nichols, who, with her husband, Webb’s and a very special friend of mine. He’s just a very Mailon, presented a substantial financial gift to Gardner- special person.” Webb University in honor of Rev. Bruce Rabon. Rabon GWU President Frank Campbell agrees that WE serves as GWU’s assistant vice president for Rabon makes a significant impact at GWU. SAW WHAT A development for religious studies. “As I reflect on my time here, I think about “We met Bruce in 1996,” Ella Mae DEDICATED CHRISTIAN those individuals who have been my Nichols said. “It was instant friendship. AND SERVANT OF GOD partners in the work of ministry at His smile and enthusiasm are so real. We HE IS. HIS FAITH AND Gardner-Webb,” Campbell said. “At the saw what a dedicated Christian and DEDICATION TO top of my list, I will place the name of servant of God he is. His faith and GOD AND GARDNER-WEBB Bruce Rabon. I look forward to the dedication to God and Gardner-Webb is reports I will be getting of the good IS ALWAYS EVIDENT. always evident.” work that Bruce and others will be doing -Ella Mae Nichols Rabon, who graduated from Gardner-Webb in the future.” in 1964, came back to the university to work in Mailon Nichols serves as a member of 1993 after serving as pastor at Double Springs Baptist GWU’s board of trustees. He is retired from the U.S. Air Church in Shelby, N.C. He works as chief fundraiser for the Force and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. He and his wife reside in department of religious studies and the school of divinity. He Taylorsville, N.C., where they are active members of Antioch also plays a significant role in the university’s Christian Baptist Church. Service Organization (CSO). If you have someone special that you would like “He’s had a special love for helping young people prepare to honor with a gift such as this, contact Dr. David for ministry,” said Scoot Dixon, senior vice president for Boan, assistant vice president for development - university relations and development. “The CSO’s major gifts at 704-406-3251 or via e-mail at endowment has grown significantly under his leadership over [email protected].

30 The Webb A Gift Worth Giving

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www.gardner-webb.edu Summer 2005 31 Officers of the Corporation Nancy L. Kistler, Charlotte, NC Officers and Alumni Board of Directors

Franklin V. Beam, Chairman William W. Leathers, III, Hickory, NC Ashley Abbott ‘00 Anita Burnette ’06 - Student Alumni Council H. Gene Washburn, Vice Chairman Fred R. Mauney, Shelby, NC Representative

Dorothy A. Spangler, Secretary Bettye A. Moore, Boiling Springs, NC Sue Camp ’73 - Faculty Representative Roger Dixon ‘64 Adelaide A. Craver, Treasurer Frank Nanney, Rutherfordton, NC John Durham ‘00 A. Frank Bonner, President Mailon Nichols, Taylorsville, NC Kelly Durham ‘00 Fred A. Flowers, Attorney Thomas E. Philson, Charlotte, NC Larry Durham, Jr. ’99 - Vice-President

Not yet named., Assistant Secretary Ganell Pittman, Roanoke Rapids, NC Melissa Durham ‘98 Dorothy Edwards ’35 - Lifetime Member Donnie O. Clary, Assistant Treasurer James E. Robbins, Forest City, NC Amanda Eller ‘98 John E. Roberts, '49, Greenville, SC Brandy Faught ‘98 2005 — Board of Trustees Alfred H. Senter, Wadesboro, NC Joseph Freeman ‘84 C. Neal Alexander, Jr., '84, Denver, NC Wade R. Shepherd, Hickory, NC Lucille Hamrick ’44 - Lifetime Member Hoyt Q. Bailey, Shelby, NC Dorothy A. Spangler, '47, Shelby, NC Brad Huss ‘99

Franklin V. Beam, Shelby, NC Helen M. Stinson, Greensboro, NC Stella Keefe ‘00 Rebecca Love ‘99 Robert H. Blalock, Gastonia, NC Lisa C. Tucker, '89, Concord, NC Chris Madden ‘oo W. A. Blanton, Forest City, NC Thomas L. Warren, Hickory, NC Gay Melton ‘67 Adelaide A. Craver, Shelby, NC H. Gene Washburn, Boiling Springs, NC Gary Mitchem ‘95 Grady S. Duncan, Belmont, NC Marilyn W. Withrow, Charlotte, NC Pam Mitchem ‘94

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Complete, clip and mail to: Jeff Porter, The Webb magazine, Gardner-Webb University, PO. Box 997, Boiling Springs, NC 28017 or submit your class note online at: www.gardner-webb.edu/alunnni/classnofe.shtnnl The 2004^05 academic professional baseball (page 13) and the men’s basketball year has been one full of team fought their way to a conference championship and excitement, celebration was just one step shy of the NCAA tournament (page and reflection. It was also a 12). In fall 2005, a heavy schedule of action is planned time of rediscovery and for GWU athletics, including seven home football games. change. It was a time to Gardner-Webb also continues to pride itself on a truly remember what a world-class faculty and staff (pages 8 - 9). In fall ’05, “Great” university we have many students will meet for the first time Dr. James R. in Gardner-Webb. Dire, associate provost for arts and sciences, and Divinity In April, GWU School Dean, Dr. Charles Bugg. Students will also notice celebrated its “Centennial” that Dr. Joyce Brown is no longer a Gardner-Webb with concerts, alumni fixture. After nearly 40 years of service, Dr. Brown is reunions, a family festival, retiring from the University, but the name of Joyce Compton Brown will live on. The annual Life of the a birthday party and more (Pages 16 -17). The event was a commemoration of our past, present and our future. It Scholar lecture series will carry her name. We also continue to celebrate our students and truly was the “Celebration of the Century.” The success of alumni. Everyday, we witness Gardner-Webb products this festivity has given way to another event that we hope exemplifying our motto, “For God and Humanity.” We will become an annual affair. Mark your calendars for have current students and alums providing leadership and Saturday, April 1. More information about this will be honoring their GWU heritage in hospitals (page 10 & forthcoming. 14), on the playing field (pages 18 - 19), in the ministry, This summer marks a time when Gardner-Webb says in educational settings (page 29) and in various career farewell to a compassionate leader and friend, Dr. Frank choices around the world (pages 20-29). We commend Campbell. Dr. Campbell is leaving GWU after dedicating several years and countless hours to a university in you and thank you. And in closing, we invite you all to experience transition (Pages 2 - 4). His impact on the Gardner-Webb Gardner-Webb throughout our upcoming academic year. community and beyond will be felt for years to come. His Concerts, athletic events, theatre, lecture series and tenure as president will be remembered as one of the most alumni events are all on slate for you as you explore the important times in Gardner-Webb history. He will be Gardner-Webb experience. missed. Remember, at Gardner-Webb, we always have great As we are saying our goodbyes to Dr. Campbell, we also welcome our new president, Dr. Frank Bonner (page things in mind for you. 5). Dr. Bonner has been an essential part of Gardner- Webb for nearly 20 years. He has been active in Baptist Regards, life, the community and several civic organizations during his career. He brings proven leadership and a strong vision for the future of our university. Please join me as we welcome Dr. Bonner as the 12th president of Gardner- Ralph “Scoot” Dixon Webb. Sr. Vice President for 2004-05 will also be remembered as a time when University Relations and Development GWU athletics took on the national spotlight as well. GWU baseball player, Zach Ward pitched his way into .

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