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2013 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS THANK YOU THANK YOU 2013 Honor Roll of Donors Table of Contents Claflin University President’s Message 2 Dr. Henry N. Tisdale President Donors Contribute $6,642,097.99 to Claflin 3 The Honor Roll 4 Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton Vice President for Institutional Ways to Give to Claflin 40 Advancement The Honor Roll of Donors is published annually by Claflin University, Division of Institutional Advancement. Comments or suggestions should be addressed to: Editor c/o Office of Communications & Marketing Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 If you have any questions about the 2013 Honor Roll of Donors, please contact Mrs. Tamika Bowman-Williams at 803.535.5351. Claflin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age. This non-discriminatory policy covers admissions, financial aid, educational services and employment. 2013 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE We are pleased to provide you with the 2013 Honor Roll of Donors. It is one of the ways the University conveys its appreciation for your support in helping sustain Claflin’s reputation as one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education. Claflin emainsr keenly aware of the very important role it plays in educating young men and women in a globally competitive world. Support from alumni, friends, and corporate and community partners is key to the institution’s success as a relevant influence in higher education. These gifts have also significantly bolstered the success of Claflin’s historic $96.4 million capital campaign. We are excited and pleased with achieving an annual alumni giving rate of 52.2 percent, among the best in the nation. I encourage you to read the pages of this publication. You undoubtedly will note the University’s commitment to access and success, helping students realize their dreams and President Henry N. Tisdale extending their academic and professional reach well beyond the walls of Claflin University. They will be prepared to navigate world challenges, solve critical problems, and succeed at whatever endeavors they pursue. Your investment in Claflin University is appreciated. It will help make a difference and I invite your continuous support. Henry N. Tisdale ‘65 President 2 | 2013 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS THANK YOU LEVELS OF GIVING DONORS CONTRIBUTE $6,642,097.99 TO CLAFLIN The Kennedy Fellows Thank you for your gifts and investment in Claflin University. Your support is crucial as we $50,000.00 and above strive for excellence and to become one of the premier liberal arts institutions in the nation. It also will enable us to attract the best and brightest students and preserve the Claflin legacy The Middleton Fellows $25,000.00 - $49,999.99 of developing visionaries, men and women with the lifelong desire to transform society through selfless leadership and service. The Manning Fellows $10,000.00-$24,999.99 We also thank all donors for advancing the growth and development of Claflin University. This report includes contributions for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. The Walker Fellows $5,000.00 - $9,999.99 We appreciate all you do in support of Claflin University. The 1869 Society $1,869.00 - $4,999.99 The Claflin Associates $1,000.00 - $1,868.99 The Founders’ Club $500.00 - $999.99 The Quarter-Millennium Club $250.00 - $499.99 The Century Club $100.00 - $249.99 The Donors’ Club Less than $100 2013 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 3 THE KENNEDY FELLOWS James L. Hodges Ernest A. & Frances Finney Mary M. Williams $50,000 and above Rodney & Tijuana Hudson *Gregg N. Frierson Sierra Williams #Marion B. Wilson, Estate Mark Jamison Louie Golden Joseph A. Wilson Sadie D. Jarvis **Robert C. Gordon *Nancy Wilson-Young THE MIDDLETON FELLOWS Wilhelmenia J. Jefferson Jerry Harrison Ellen S. Wright $25,000.00 - $49,999.99 Charles H. & Vermelle J. Johnson Clemmie B. Hatchett Ernest B. Mensah Hezekiah L. Hayes THE CLAFLIN ASSOCIATES *William H. & Annette Johnson Whittaker V. & Lillie Middleton Granville A. Hicks $1,000.00 - $1,868.99 Walter & Laura Moore Shirley A. Hugee Mary F. Adams THE MANNING FELLOWS James W. Roquemore Albert Humphrey $10,000.00 - $24,999.99 Ruth Aiken Karen Scott James E. Hunter III Audree C. Allen *Michael R. & Julie Brenan **Leo F. & Rosa Twiggs *Carolyn P. Jenkins Walter R. Allen, Sr. Juanita J. Davis Charles H. Williams Charles L. & Delores Johnson Priscilla T. Anderson Marianna W. Davis Rosa W. Kennerly-Dance Laticia S. Archie *Willie L. & Betty Frazier THE 1869 SOCIETY Mamie E. Leonard Drexel B. Ball $1,869.00 - $4,999.99 *Moses & Emma Harvin Ezra G. Livingston John & Nora O. Barr Carolyn Jones Dorothy Allen Greene *Mattie M. Mallory Wallace M. Bartelle *Larry & Gloria McCutcheon Timothy & Shirley Autry **George F. Manigo, Jr. **Robert Bates Johnny & Thelma Murdaugh Betty A. Barr Yvette McDaniel John W. Baynes Henry N. & Alice C. Tisdale **Alice M. Behlin Georgette C. McKenzie Reginald A. Bess John & Gail Young Richard K. Blake Robert Miller Linda T. Booker Iris D. Bomar Vela M. Mitchell Willie O. Bouie THE WALKER FELLOWS Doris S. Bradley Emmaline M. Page Victoria Boyd $5,000.00 - $9,999.99 Leo & Deborah Bradley Angela W. Peters Vivian A. Brockman-Swenson Gwendolyn B. Phillips Spencer R. Anderson James E. Brenn Nellie Y. Brown Ronald L. Rhames Omar Bagasra Gwendolyn B. Bright Judy T. Buck Miller F. & Ruby Rhodes William Barnet, III Allen G. Britt Marcus H. Burgess George W. Sadler **Clyde & Sherry Bess Emma R. Brittain Howard C. Butler Jimmie B. Shuler Rose M. Bland Terrell Burch Juliette W. Byrd Carolyn R. Snell William F. Blue Norvell Chambers *David R. Campbell Joan Steward-Stevens **Carolyn Briscoe Jessie L. Cook Willie C. Coleman Ollie W. Thompson-Brisbane **Bessie H. Byrd Juanita B. Cooper Emma F. Cooper Verlie A. Tisdale Edna L. Calhoun Samantha J. DeLoache John Culp Aubrey & Gustena K. Tucker Samuel B. & Alma Cooper Earl Donaldson Rebecca H. Cunningham **Earline H. Ulmer Glenda G. Davis Leroy A. Durant **Thomas C. Dandridge Gwendolyn S. White John O. Herring Richard E. Fields Angela J. Dash Frank M. Wilkins 4 | 2013 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Sodexo was honored in October for becoming the largest single donor in University history by contributing $4.35 million to the capital campaign. From left are Mr. James A. Bennett, chair of the Campaign for Claflin University; Claflin President Dr. Henry N. Tisdale; Mr. Jim THANK YOU Jenkins, senior vice president for the Education Division at Sodexo; and Mr. Paul V. Fant, chair of the University Board of Trustees. Robin Dease Gladys V. Moss THE FOUNDERS’ CLUB Bridget P. Dewees Dorothy Z. Elmore Franklin Murray $500.00 - $999.99 Albertha A. Dicks Genar F. Faulk James H. Nates Cred U. Dobson George Alexander Nora H. Featherston R. Douglas Neal Gracie D. Dolly Calvin Alston Patricia A. Felder Stanley Newton Linneaus C. Dorman Marian G. Anderson Sarah D. Finney Carl A. Oliver Melvin Drayton Rose Anderson Leroy C. Fogle Lucille O’Neal Lillie R. Edwards LaShay M. Austin Thomas W. Gaither **Linda F. Ott Charles W. Ellis Virginia K. Alston James Gallman Huey B. Pasley Carolyn R. Evans Alvin Belton Marilyn Y. Gibbs Patricia H. Patterson Ernest A. & Frances Finney Amy M. Belton Patricia A. Gibbs Paula D. Perry Howard Floyd Sonja Bennett Alfred Goldstein William Phemister Sarah P. Fogan Deborah Blackmon Ghussan R. Greene **Leo Richardson Meagan F. Fong Yit Larry Blanding Herman Halmon Caesar R. Richburg James S. Gadsden Gail V. Blue Zia Hasan Ora L. Rush Herman K. Gaither Victor L. Blue Leandra Hayes Bernice G. Sanders Gloria E. Gardner Lillie A. Bonnette Michelle M. Henry Franklyn Scott Margaret M. Gass Nakeisha D. Boykin **Thelma J. Hudson Virginia B. Sims Robert & Estelle J. Gerald Elizabeth T. Brooks Tennille Jean-Paul Alvenia Singleton Kim T. Gidron Essie M. Brown Leonard A. Jordan Angelean V. Smith Colombus J. Giles Lillie F. Brown Gloria K. Kirkland Queen L. Smith Elsie L. Goins Vickey M. Brown Josef R. Kirkland Shellie Stroman Felicia L. Goins Zenobia S. Brown *James K. Lehman Joan Taylor Lee Fred Golden Dickie Brunson Anthony M. Lemon *Isaac Templeton, Jr. Donna L. Gough Billie B. Bryant David R. Long June M. Thomas Toney & Debra Graham Roosevelt Bryant Henry L. Mack Dennis Thompson Loretta Green Candis I. Bugg Lorrie S. Mack Robert A. Varn Robert D. Green Juliet E. Burnett Gerald Mackey Veronica C. Vincent Bernard Haire Morris C. Campbell Nannie Manigault Dorothy B. Wanton **Dwayne A. Harper Bill P. Carter Louis Mayrant Hattie M. Whitmire **C. Donna Harris Kevin T. Charles Jenetha McCutcheon Audrey L. Wilborn Rayford L. Harris Annie L. Clerk Michelle McGill Terria C. Williams Valerie E. Harrison James E. Clyburn Melviena V. Miller Karl S. & Monica Wright Gloria A. Hawkins Walter L. Cooper Gladys M. Mitchell Mary J. Wright Wilson E. Haynes John B. Cunningham Clarence Morean Frederick N. Yebuah Howard D. Hill LeAnna F. DeLoache Alma J. Moss Deloris J. Jackson 6 | 2013 ■ HONOR ROLL OF DONORS THANK YOU Joetta I. Jackson Allison Y. Sabb-Glenn THE QUARTER- Bernice D. Cooper Michelle D. Jackson **Robert & Kathryn W. Scarborough MILLENNIUM CLUB Ellen J. Cunningham Patricia Jackson Otis Scott $250.00 - $499.99 Barbara L. Danner John Jasina Susie W. Sexton Kelley B. Alston Angela Dash Heyward R. Jean Arden B. Shelton Kevyn J. Amos Charles M. Davis Mattie S. Jefferson **Carol C. Singletary Pearl Anderson Edna L. Davis Olympia F. Jenkins Charlene D. Slaughter Anthony P. Barnes Mamie J. Davis Margaret E. Johnson Tryphenia S. Speed Antoine P. Barnes Antia L. Dawkins Jeremiah Judge Mary H. Stanton Vannie D. Barr-Fisher Michael R. Dawson Liz Zimmerman Keitt Deloris Stephens Algier S.