Winter 2018 Page 1 Emeritus Club Newsletter Volume 46 Issue 2 West Virginia Wesleyan College Winter 2018 Page 2 Winter 2018

deep respect for Brooks. Thank you for your leader- Greetings from the ship, wise counsel and friendship, Brooks. Emeritus Club Coordinator! Beginning January 1, 2019, we will have a new slate of What a tremendous turnout for the Emeritus Club officers. Welcome to Nancy Titchenal Emeritus Club at Homecoming 2018! Cheshire '69, President; Dewayne R. Lowther '57, Vice With nearly 100 people attending the Class of '68 So- President; and Katy O'Brien Greenhill '67, Secretary. I cial and over 175 members joining us for the Emeritus look forward to working with our new officers as we Club Banquet; it was truly a special weekend. I hope begin the year by inviting our next 50th Reunion Class those of you who attended had a wonderful time remi- of Emeritus Club members – the Class of 1969. We are niscing and reconnecting with classmates. anticipating a large crowd returning to campus I would like to extend a most extraordinary thank you October 11-13, 2019. Mark your calendars! to our Immediate Past President, Brooks Jones '62. From all of us at West Virginia Wesleyan College, we When I arrived at Wesleyan in 1996, Brooks was the wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Director of Planned Giving in the Advancement Of- fice. It did not take me long to learn a few things about Brooks…his love for West Virginia Wesleyan College and the color orange, his wealth of knowledge and his Molly Patterson thoughtful advice. Many things have changed since Coordinator of the Emeritus Club 1996, but one thing that has remained constant is my

2018-2019 The Bill Foster Birthday Club West Virginia Wesleyan College Members and friends pay $1 for every year of age to Emeritus Club Leadership the Bill Foster Birthday Club. It is a tradition that was first suggested by former Officers: Wesleyan alumni director and Emeritus Club president Nancy Titchenal Cheshire '62, President William D. Foster '29. He committed to donating $1 Dewayne R. Lowther '57, Vice President for every year of his age on or around the time of his Katy O'Brien Greenhill '67, Secretary birthday and encouraged other Emeritus Club J. Brooks Jones '62, Immediate Past President members to do the same. (2016-2018) Dr. Harold T. Elmore, Hon. '82 & Directors: Mrs. Sylvia Conklyn Elmore (Buckhannon, WV) Eleanor Linger Miller '61, term expiring 2019 Dr. Thomas B. Courtice, Hon. '15 (Columbus, OH) Alan P. Machenberg '61, term expiring 2020 Mr. Robert L. Lynch '47 (Richmond, VA) Elise Mattox George '65, term expiring 2021 Rev. Frank Gulinello, Jr. '60 (Goffstown, NH) Col. Richard E. Conaway '52 (Annandale, VA) Coordinator of the Emeritus Club: To make your contribution to the Bill Foster Birthday Club, please Molly Patterson go online to www.wvwc.edu/give, or mail your donation to: The Emeritus Club, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201 (Please make checks payable to The Emeritus Club.) We Love to Hear from You! Help keep your classmates, your friends, and your alma mater up-to-date! Send us items for the Emeritus Club Newsletter - anniversaries, visits with classmates, awards, accomplishments, new locations, or even stories of your time at Wesleyan. Email to Molly Patterson at [email protected] or call 304-473-8540 If your name is misspelled, omitted, or listed incorrectly, we sincerely apologize. Please bring the mistake to our attention in order that we may correct the error in our next newsletter. Page 2 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 3 Meet the New Emeritus Club Officers

Katy O'Brien Greenhill '67, Secretary, Dewayne Lowther '57, Vice President, Nancy Titchenal Cheshire '62, President

Meet Incoming President study experiences in the Home Economics Depart- ment would be so valuable. My life journey brought Nancy Titchenal Cheshire ‘62 me to Fairmont State College as a faculty member in the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences. This On a beautiful autumn day in 1958, I stepped out of then led to the best position ever as an Early Childhood my parent's automobile and began a memorable and Professor and Early Childhood Program Coordinator meaningful experience. I was an incoming freshman at Pierpont Community & Technical College. As a fac- at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The beautiful cam- ulty member, I remembered and reflected on my Wes- pus was welcoming, but more importantly were the leyan work experiences and the learning gained from smiles and helpfulness of Wesleyan upperclassmen as Esther T. McAllister and Margaret Walls. they greeted new classmates that day. I knew then, I had made the right choice in selecting Wesleyan as my Now, West Virginia Wesleyan has again provided me college home. I found my way to the fourth floor of a new and exciting learning adventure. When I joined Agnes Howard Hall and the adventure began! I never the Emeritus Club, I had no idea what an enjoyable dreamed at that time how special West Virginia Wes- and rewarding experience it would be. I love attending leyan would be to me. the summer Emeritus Club luncheon meetings. I visit with “old” friends, meet new friends and enjoy being Wesleyan not only provided me an excellent education, back on campus at my “Home Among the Hills.” And but my college experiences allowed me to grow so- Homecoming provides the wonderful opportunity of cially and spiritually as well. Lifelong friendships were greeting and welcoming new Emeritus Club members. formed. The foundation for a rewarding professional We are fortunate and blessed. career was laid. Never did I imagine that my work Page 4 Winter 2018

I look forward to greeting Emeritus Club members as We know you have many wonderful your president. We have the opportunity to support memories to share. each other and our alma mater. We have the opportu- nity to continue to grow as we learn about current and Lowther: Every time I hear “My Home Among The upcoming programs and activities at Wesleyan. The Hills” I am reminded that Ginnie and I had the privi- words of The Orange Line by Charles K. Dick has spe- lege of working for Bill James. I was given the oppor- cial meaning for Emeritus Club members because we tunity to work part time in the warehouse. This sup- have the privilege of reflecting on our past Wesleyan plemented the salary I received from the three small experiences... “I am your warm, enduring memories. churches I was appointed to serve. Later, Ginnie was I am your shared experiences. I am your friends, your hired full time to work in the office. We often wonder teachers. I am your link to the past. I am your dreams if she might have heard Bill James hum that tune. for the future. . . .We are the orange line.” Yes, indeed, O'Brien Greenhill: It might sound funny, but required we are the orange line and we are the West Virginia Chapel every Tuesday morning is a special memory. I Wesleyan Emeritus Club. know most all of us complained about having to attend, but I found myself enjoying the services. I have great Dewayne Lowther '57 and memories of the friendships I made, particularly in Al- Katy O'Brien Greenhill '67 to Serve pha Gamma Delta sorority. as Vice President and Secretary What excited you about being involved in a leadership position with the Emeritus Club? Dewayne Lowther '57 and Katy O'Brien Greenhill '67 will also begin their terms as Vice President and Secre- Lowther: It is rewarding to be in the company of oth- tary respectively on January 1. We asked both of them ers who acknowledge the value of their ongoing con- to answer a few questions to help you become more ac- nection to the Wesleyan Community! Since 2007, quainted. Ginnie and I have photographed Emeritus Club events, created printed visual essays and given them as gifts to How did you become a student at West the Alumni staff, along with CDs containing files for Virginia Wesleyan College? the photos. We estimate that we have over ten thou- Lowther: The summer after I graduated from Park- sand photos of Emeritus Club member events stored ersburg High School, Cebe Ross came to my home in on our computer hard drives. Emeritus club members Williamstown, called attention to the pre-ministerial who attend the three summer luncheons know that the program at Wesleyan and strongly suggested that since long lens we have on our cameras make it possible for I had expressed an interest in preparing to serve as a us to photograph without interrupting conversations. Methodist Minister in the West Virginia Annual Con- Our intent is to document the fact that Emeritus Club ference, I should enroll at Wesleyan. He spoke of the folks have a sparkle in their eyes and smiles on their advantages and supportive nature of that program, faces that come from continued involvement in the which provided ministers the opportunity to serve Wesleyan Community. rural Methodist churches in Central WV while at the O'Brien Greenhill: I am very eager to give back to same time preparing them to attend the Methodist Wesleyan, because it played such a pivotal role in my seminaries. Added to the persuasive and earnest sug- life. I love Wesleyan and Buckhannon and I look back gestion of Cebe was the fact that I already had strong at both with great fondness. I really want to help the ties to Wesleyan. College attract new students as I believe the best gift O'Brien Greenhill: While I grew up in Buckhannon, you can provide is a college educational experience. I loved that Wesleyan students came from so many dif- Wesleyan is such a great place and offers a fantastic ferent places in both the United States and across the educational experience. It is a place where one can world. Wesleyan and Buckhannon were quaint com- become immersed in its culture. I hope in some way munities, which created a great environment for us to I can help encourage prospective students to consider grow up. Wesleyan and also encourage alumni to reconnect with the College. Page 4 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 5

Founders Day Reflection by John Taylor, Class of '80

To be honest, I was a bit surprised when I was asked to speak here today. Seven years as a trustee and this is the first Founders Day I have ever attended. I was always halfway back to Washington as this event was going on. However, do not let that nostalgia fool you into think- ing that things haven't changed. They are changing, However, I do feel strongly that the rich traditions that and they must. define West Virginia Wesleyan College should be cel- ebrated and acknowledged. I have just never been a fan •In fact, it is my belief that the next 20 of wearing funny hats. years will make the last 20 look like we were standing still.• As my term as a trustee comes to an end, I am honored and humbled to have this opportunity to share a few I'm not talking about a new dorm or performing arts of the thoughts I have developed over the years. Take building. I am talking about much more fundamental them for whatever they are worth. changes that are underway. As we make the annual pilgrimage to Sunny Buck for For decades Higher Education has enjoyed a safe har- Homecoming, it is comforting to look around and see bor. It has essentially been immune from the kind of old friends and familiar signs of our shared experience. upheaval we have seen in most other segments of our The trees in the front of campus are beginning to take society. We have all witnessed significant changes on their beautiful fall color. The Administration build- in areas like financial services, real estate, travel, en- ing and Agnes Howard are still here and so is Bob Skinner! tertainment, communication, and health care, just to name a few. The last time I was in this sanctuary was 37 years ago; I had recently graduated and I was standing in the aisle Now it is our turn and we must adapt. Consider this getting married. The place looks the same and I am still fact, in a study done by the McKinsey consulting firm married to the same woman! they found that only 42% of employers felt that new graduates were adequately prepared for work. And that For nearly 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan has been study was done six years ago. I suspect it would be providing our students with an environment in which worse today. to cultivate their abilities to think, learn, and grow. Now here's the punch line. In the same study, 72% of •Through the liberal arts and an college administrators felt their students were com- engaging campus community, those who pletely prepared for the work force, which demon- attend this institution hone their skills in strates that college administrators were aware of their critical thinking, communication, shortcomings. collaboration and perhaps most importantly, they develop a thirst for The most important step in managing change is re- lifelong learning and a sense of purpose to alizing it is happening and learning to embrace it. It help guide their life beyond college.• reminds me of the story where one dinosaur turns to another and asks “Is it me or is it getting colder around That has been our core value, our constant for over a here?” century and a quarter. We have a long history to be proud of and it is important that we acknowledge what John F. Kennedy was quoted as saying “Change is the has made this institution so special for so long. Lest we law of life. And those who look only to the past or lose sight of it going forward. present are certain to miss the future.” Think about Page 6 Winter 2018 that concept for a minute…” missing the future”. High- by Verizon. It only exists as a case study that is taught er Education is changing with, or without us. Resisting as part of Harvard Business School curriculum. it is like standing on the beach and trying to keep the The consulting firm I referenced earlier, McKinsey, tide from coming in. Truly successful organizations published a study this summer that predicted 50% of accept it and harness its power. all work tasks done today will be automated in just sev- I consider myself fortunate to have spent a large part en years. of my career at a company called MCI. We were an We read about it every day. X-rays and MRIs are more incredibly innovative communication company that reliably read by software than a human; legal contracts literally changed the world. Our legendary chairman, are reliably drafted by artificial intelligence; the days of Bill McGowan, liked to joke that MCI stood for “More actually driving a car are numbered. So you can imag- Change Imminent”. We believed in what we called ine that an education that is solely focused on technical “Break it thinking”. If it ain't broke, break it. We con- training has a very short shelf life. That is why em- stantly challenged everything because we would rather ployers are desperately in search of people who pos- obsolete ourselves than have technology or the market- sess skills in critical thinking, communication, and col- place do it for us. laboration. Those traits will not be automated. That is The marketplace is now challenging higher education why a liberal arts education is in such demand. Today's and it should. For example, the dirty little secret is that worker requires continual education as the technical less than 50% of all college students graduate in SIX details change, but to develop what is termed the “soft YEARS. The four-year graduation rate is around 40%. skills” it takes a place like Wesleyan. Wesleyan enjoys one the highest graduation rates in the Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, attributed his com- state. That's good, but we are not satisfied with that. It pany's success to being a place where “technology mar- would be like feeling tall in the land of the pygmies. ried with liberal arts, married with the humanities ... In what other service is a 50% success rate accepted? yields us the results that makes our heart sing.” Could you imagine a world where only half of doctors' Edgar Bronfman the CEO of Siemans wrote “There is visits cured the problem or you had a 50/50 chance that nothing that makes the mind more elastic and expand- your mechanic would fix your car? able than discovering how the world works. Develop- Our constituents are demanding more of us and they ing and rewarding curiosity will be where innovation should. Quite frankly, I am surprised it has taken this finds its future. Learn, read, question, think. In devel- long. We can do better! Here at Wesleyan we have oping the ability to exercise those traits, you will not some great people focused on this issue…”breaking only be successful in business, but in the business of it”….and we will solve it. life.” •Across College Avenue, the world Let me share with you an example outside this beautiful campus is a very from my own experience. different place from what it once was and requires new ways of delivering on our My senior year I took a class in the business depart- core value.• ment called “Business Machines”. In that class we Don't misunderstand me. I am not suggesting that our learned how to operate the kind of adding machines liberal arts tradition is no longer relevant and needs and tabulating devices that were used in many busi- to be abandoned. In fact, I am saying just the oppo- nesses. I graduated in 1980, IBM introduced the PC site. Our type of education is in greater demand than in 1981 and I never encountered one of those clunky ever and we must explore new ways to teach it. Borders machines outside of that class. went away, but books didn't. Blockbuster and Tower Amazingly, I spent my entire working career in indus- Records went away, but entertainment did not. tries that didn't even exist on the day I graduated. It As of last week, Sears is now a penny stock and is on a gets better, each of the subsequent firms where I worked death watch, but people are shopping more than ever didn't exist on the day that I started at the previous before. Even my beloved MCI, is gone. It was acquired firm. So how can that be? I have asked myself that Page 6 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 7

many times. I was totally prepared for 1979, but it never Just like I needed during my grueling time with Ger- happened. It wasn't learning a specific task that made trude Stein, Wesleyan will need the support of this com- that possible. It was the broader skills, those “soft skills” munity as it moves outside of its comfort zone. that I was perfecting here on campus that enabled that So in summary I hope you take three things away from path. these last few minutes: I didn't know it, but while I was: First, change is finally upon Higher Education • struggling to find meaning in Descartes or Gertrude and to paraphrase Martha Stewart, that is a Stein good thing. • trying my hand at writing Haiku • We should not fear it or resist it • fulfilling my responsibilities as an RA • Steven Hawking said “intelligence is the ability to • being part of an athletic team adapt to change” • or traveling with Dean Ruhlow's cost accounting class • If we embrace it and harness it, we will be at our best to a local factory to see how it works in the real world…. •Something bigger was happening. Second, our liberal arts core is needed now, more than ever. I was forced out of my comfort zone. I was practicing • The “soft skills” our students develop will allow them how to think and learn in new situations and apply to thrive no matter what the future brings. them. These are capabilities that employers are in des- • Our challenge will be to constantly evolve how we perate need of. These capabilities are at the core of a teach it Wesleyan education.

As new technologies arise, the demographic makeup And finally, in order for our beloved college to of our student body changes, and the needs of society capitalize on this exciting time it will take the continues to shift. We will be constantly challenged to support of the entire Wesleyan community. adapt the process through which we deliver on that core • From the President to the Physical Plant value, but the Liberal Arts education is more relevant • From the oldest alumni to the new freshmen today than ever. We can never lose sight of that. • With all of us working together, the institution we all As we navigate the journey that lies ahead, we must love will continue be a bright light in learning for an- keep in mind that Wesleyan is not a collection of build- other 130 years. ings on a tree-filled campus. It is a living, breathing, organism.• It is us -- Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Parents. The Wesleyan Community.

If Darwin had it right, in order for this organism to sur- Rev. William D. Miller '62 vive it must adapt and evolve. It falls on us -- this com- & Eleanor Linger Miller '61 munity -- to be part of navigating the Wesleyan trans- (Huntersville, NC), join formation. together with their son, I am pleased to say that this process is already well un- Rev.Douglas William der way on this campus. True to our traditions, our col- Miller '88(Winston-Salem, lege is challenging the status quo and mapping a path to NC) after he delivered the the future. Homecoming sermon during Homecoming It requires more than just financial donations, although weekend. Bob will be at the exit with pledge forms, it is giving of your talents, it is being an ambassador for the school amongst your friends and neighbors, and most of all it requires us to stay connected. Page 8 Winter 2018

News About You

Elaine McClain Frantz '66 (Uniontown, PA) and her defeat, among other major competitors, WVU three husband Ted Frantz celebrated their 50th wedding an- times in a row in 1912, 1913, and 1914. Additionally, he niversary on August 10, 2018. They were married in coached the Wesleyan football team in 1916. The medal Winchester, VA. was passed to Elmore by Kellison's daughter, Margaret S. Kellison White of Tucson, AZ, at a Hillsboro High Stephen H. Gutekunst '66 (Suffolk, VA) was inducted School class reunion in Hillsboro, WV, for preservation into the Edison High School (Alexandria, VA) Hall of in Wesleyan's archives. Fame in October of 2018. Steve coached the 1978 Edi- son girls' basketball team to the state championship, the Lt. Col. Michael S. only girls' team in any sport to win a state championship Ferneau (Retired) & in the history of the school. The entire team was also Bonnie MacCallum inducted. Ferneau '65, (Pine Knoll Shores, NC) re- cently hosted a Marine Rev. Ronald M. McCauley '59 & Corps birthday lun- Margaret “Peg” McCauley cheon for Marines and their spouses from Pine Knoll (Lakeside-Marblehead, OH) are en- Shores to celebrate the 243rd birthday of the Marine joying their move to Northern Ohio Corps. and stay busy volunteering. At the recent 70th Anniversary Convention of the NC Association for Athletics, Health, Physcial Education, Recreation, Dance and Sports Management, (NCAAH- Trudy Rannells Seita '65 (Vienna, PERD-SM) Bonnie MacCallum Ferneau '65 was rec- OH) enjoys tending to her flower ognized as the 2004-05 President. Bonnie serves as garden and is an avid golfer. Trudy Chair of the Friends of NCAAHPERD-SM, the group and her husband, Charlie, spend the that contributes to grants and scholarships. Bonnie pre- winter in Fort Myers, FL and play sented three $1000 Student Scholarships at the convention. golf several days a week. Gary Hess '60 re- ceived quite a surprise At the July Emeritus during Homecoming Club luncheon, weekend. His family Harold T. Elmore, honored Gary's life- Hon. '82 presented long contributions to a rare track and field Wesleyan. Pictured medal, with special with Gary is his wife, Wesleyan ties, to li- Carolyn Moore Hess '64 sitting on the “Hess bench” in brary director and front of the Rockefeller Center. college archivist Brett The plaque reads: T. Miller '06. The medal was awarded to John Snowden In Honor of Gary Hess '60 Kellison (Academy 1912; College 1916) for his perfor- Trustee and Faculty member mance in the hammer throw at the first West Virginia Athletic Hall of Fame Intercollegiate Track Tournament held in Clarksburg, 1959 All-American in Basketball WV on May 30, 1913. An all-around athlete, Kellison 1957, 1958, & 1959 All-Conference in Baseball and Basketball is probably best remembered for his performance as a 1977 West Virginia College Coach of the Year player and coach on the football field, helping Wesleyan Page 8 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 9 Welcome Class of 1968 50th ANNIVERSARY West Virginia Wesleyan

Barbara Morton Parees '68 and Suzan Bly '68 Larry Walter '68, Debbie Walter (Aux.), Rick Reich '68, and Gail Scott Reich '68

Jane Daugherty '68, Eleanor Heineman Milton '67, Barbara "Bobbi" Rhein '68, Alice Warner Shumlas '68, Susan Meatyard Hersman '68 and Jill Jones Miller '68 and Jeanie Heslep Cacopardo '68

K.C. Caldabaugh '68, Wayne Moore '68, Cliff Springer '68, Alla Springer (Aux.) Fred Thomas '68 and David Vredenburg '68 and Bob Biser '68 Page 10 Winter 2018 Class of 1968

Row 1: Douglas Pierson, Janet Jordan Mandart, Susan Beeler Cassidy, Cindy Muller Williams, Deta Jennings Kitney, Bill Kitney, Barbara Moore Funk, Bobbie Holleran Lofgren, Jeanie Heslep Cacopardo Row 2: John Bolsterle, Maxine Moorhead Myers, James Wagner, Susan Wells Fitchko, Peter Shultzabarger, Phyllis McCloud Sembello, Carl Friebel, David Vredenburg, Barbara Rhein, Alice Warner Shumlas, Ginnie Settle Lowther Row 3: Ronald Carlson, Karen Bettinger Marshall, Judie Reese Browne, Karen Wilkinson Fruehan, Mary-Margaret (Midge) Frueh Cortesi, Ellen Stuart Carter, Marilyn Martin Pitcher, Lora Holman Swarr, Nancy Sigler Trathowen, Joanne Albrecht Corley, Jill Jones Miller, Jane Daugherty, Suzan Bly Row 4: Fran Cox Barber, Pat Zaccari, Mary Ellen Ice Guzy, Bob Biser, George Pettibon, Guy Mick, K.C. Caldabaugh, Ed Byrom, Larry Walter, Gail Scott Reich, Rick Reich, Joseph Beeson, Jay Holmes, Barbara Morton Parees Row 5: Ronn Friend, Jeff Allen, Cliff Springer, George Luoto, Pat Kelly Luoto, Susan Meatyard Hersman, Wayne Moore, H. Fred Thomas, George Thornton, Richard Wolfe, Heather Cloud Wolfe, Sharon Everhart, Jay Heisch Heidel, Becky McCune Daniel, Dan Daniel

Paul Gramlich, Janet Belcher Gramlich, Kay Rider Front Row: Sandra Price McCutcheon, Robbie Jarrett Brown, Judith Kerwood Aylestock, Patricia Malone Burke, Jim Ayers, Jane O'Brien Ayers, Jack George, Josette Gregory Holtzworth Jones Back Row: Darlene Serack Ielapi, Carolyn Davis Baisden, Jane Agnew Eye Page 10 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 11

Emeritus Club Banquet

Row 1: Bill Willis '68, Mary Jane Blair Willis '68, Nancy Sigler Trathowen '68; Kay Rider Brown '58, Judith Kerwood Aylestock '58, Patricia Malone Gregory '58, Janet Belcher Gramlich '58, Paul Gramlich '58, Dewayne Lowther '57, Ginnie Settle Lowther '68, Susan Blevins, John (Jeff) Blevins '68 Row 2: Sharon Everhart '68, Heather Cloud Wolfe '68, Richard Wolfe '68, Mary-Margaret (Midge) Frueh Cortesi '68, George Thornton '68, Jay Heisch Heidel '68, Becky McCune Daniel '68, Dan Daniel '68, Carl Friebel '68, Nancy Titchenal Cheshire '62, Ellen Stuart Carter '68, Ellen Roush Nickell '51 Row 3: Sharon Fincham Bonnett '68, Pat Zaccari '68, Mary Ellen Ice Guzy '68, Pat Kelly Luoto '68, George Luoto '68, Maxine Moorhead Myers '68, Ed Byrom '68, James Wagner '68, Karen Brown Wagner '67, Mary Kathryn Curry Pape '65, James Paper '65, Judy Munchmeyer Knorr '66 Row 4: Eleanor Heineman Mitton '67, James Mitton '67, Jill Jones Miller '68, Robert Miller '67, Gary Sprague '68, Cliff Springer '68, Jane Agnew Eye '63, Darlene Serack Ielapi '63, Carolyn David Baisden '63, Joanne Albrecht Corley '68, Sandra Price McCutcheon '63, Robbie Jarrett Burke '63 Row 5: Ronald Carlson '68, Ronn Friend '68, John Bolsterle '68, Stephen Bland '64, Donna Gaither Bland '66, David Peters '65, Harriet Gommoll Peters '65, Suzan Bly '68, I. Sue Bailey Stewart '67, C. Stan Stewart, Jr. '68, Cindy Muller Williams '68, Douglas Pierson '68 Row 6: Lora Holman Swarr '68, David Pitcher '68, Marilyn Martin Pitcher '68, Judie Reese Browne '68, Karen Wilkinson Fruehan '68, Barbara Ashmore Allen, Jeffrey Allen '68, Sheryl Bode Mick, Guy Mick '68, Gail Scott Reich '68, Rick Reich '68, Carl Wood '65 Row 7: Elise Mattox George '65, Jack George '63, Larry Walter '68, Karen Bettinger Marshall '68, Wayne Moore '68, H. Fred Thomas '68, Susan Beeler Cassidy '68, Janet Jordan Mandart '68, Peter Shultzabarger '68, Beth Bucher Woolever '65, Margaret Dean Miller '56 Row 8: Susan Wells Fitchko '68, Bobbie Holleran Lofgren '68, Barbara Moore Funk '68, Michael Funk '66, Bill Kitney '68, Deta Jennings Kitney '68, David Vredenburg '68, Joseph Beeson '68, K.C. Caldabaugh '68 Row 9: Jim Gamble '62, Brooks Jones '62, Josette Holtzworth Jones '63, Jane O'Brien Ayers '63, Jim Ayers '63, Katy O'Brien Greenhill '67, M. Joe Corley '67, Ann Royse Hull '64 Page 12 Winter 2018 Moments from Homecoming 2018

Harriet Gommoll Peters '65 Janet Belcher Gramlich '58 and Paul Gramlich '58 with Alisa Lively, WVWC Director of Campus Life

Jack George '63 & Elise Mattox George '65 Barbara Morton Parees '68, Bonnie Lupfer Mills (Aux.) and Pat Morton Marsh (Aux.)

T. Marlo Mills '62, Jim Marsh '64 and Steve Bland '64 Members visit before entering the Dining Center for the Emeritus Club Banquet.

Club members enjoy conversation and dinner. Page 12 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 13

Larry Walter '68 provides the Invocation. Brooks Jones '62 welcomes Emeritus Club members.

Members of Concentus Vocum sing President Thierstein provides greetings and My Home Among the Hills. welcome to the Class of 1968.

Marvin Culpepper '51, Hon. '06 and Bob Skinner, Vice Tom Brzezinski '65, Walter “Larry” Dillen '65 President for Advancement visit before Banquet. and John Davies '66

Club members share food and fellowship. Page 14 Winter 2018

My Wesleyan Memories & How Wesleyan Impacted My Life Class of 1968 Response Given by K.C. Caldabaugh '68 I was surprised and honored when Molly Patterson and considered the first official year of the Baby Boomers. Bob Skinner asked me to deliver the response on behalf When we arrived on campus in the Fall of '64, John of the Class of '68. But they know how much I love this Kennedy had been assassinated less than a year earlier, place, and I'm happy to do it. Along with Suzan Bly and LBJ was President, Woodstock was still 5 years off, there Joe Beeson from our class and several of you from other was a wave of social change that was in its earlier stages, classes that are in attendance tonight, I was privileged and the Vietnam War was well underway. Meanwhile, to serve on the Board of Trustees, in my case for almost we were nestled in the beautiful hills of West Virginia 15 years. and somewhat sheltered from a lot of that. When I asked Bob what I was supposed to talk about, he I still have my yearbook from the year we graduated and told me two things—first, talk about what I think Wes- I pulled it out last week to jog my memory. It made me leyan has meant to our class and to me personally, and think of our first days here, checking into the dorms, second to keep it under 10 minutes or he's likely to fall having to wear a freshman beanie for a week — I still asleep. When I told my wife Tama, who knows how I have mine. What a year. Like many of you, I had never feel about Wesleyan, her question was “Are you going been away from home, had never flown on an airplane, to be able to do that without choking up?” I told her and suddenly was on my own. I remember the fun we “Probably not”, but I'll do my best. had in McCuskey Hall, with Pete Shulzabarger, Jim Wagner, and many others that are here tonight. My Before I share a couple of comments, could I get the roommate was Rich Klebez, whose brother George was Class of '68 to stand for a second? I think it's a great also here at the time. George went on to have a very turnout and a testament to what Wesleyan continues to successful career here at Wesleyan as both a teacher and mean to us, even 50 years later. You all look marvelous! a coach. Now could I ask the current and former members of the faculty and administration as well as current or for- Then there was spring rush for sororities and fraterni- mer trustees to stand briefly. On behalf of our class I'd ties. I pledged KA. My senior year, to the surprise of like to thank you, and all that came before you for your many, KA won May Sing under the musical guidance of dedication and contributions to bettering lives, includ- Wayne Moore who is also here. For a small college Wes- ing our own. leyan was full of extracurricular opportunities in which to participate, develop social and leadership skills, and I would also like to acknowledge the members of our train our minds through experiencing a liberal arts class that are no longer with us. We've lost some ter- education. Looking at the yearbook I was reminded rific people over the years and they will always be in our how many opportunities there were—all of the sports memories. of course, intramurals, acting, the Murmurmontis staff, I think most of our class was born in 1946, generally glee club—there was a long list. Also, there was play- Page 14 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 15

ing bridge at the SCOW between classes, waiting for my levels, global, national, the Methodist Church, and fam- date at Agnes Howard and being sure to get her back ily and friends. I firmly believe a liberal arts education before curfew. Of course, for some of us there were in- helps us grapple with these more thoughtfully and ef- formal opportunities to socialize as well, such as visiting fectively than we otherwise would, and it helps remind the Old Town Tavern and the Hilltop, both of which I us that what connects us runs deeper than what divides got to know pretty well. I was struck by how young us. many of our professors were. I suspect we all have a I can honestly say that I wouldn't have a life at all were favorite one or two that created a lasting positive influ- it not for Wesleyan. I'm part of a long line of Calda- ence. A lot of you were really good students, generally baugh's who are Wesleyan graduates. My grandfather not me — I think we have at least 4 members of our graduated from here in 1907 and was a classmate of Roy class here that were elected to Who's Who — my friend McCuskey, who was president of Wesleyan from 1931- Suzan Bly, Lora Holman Swarr, Jill Jones Miller, and Joe 1941. In 1932, during Dr. McCuskey's second year as Beeson, who was a Trustee for 27 years and also went on president, and with the Great Depression well under to become Chair of the Board of Trustees. In my case, I way, my grandfather reached out to him to see if there spent my first two years here having too much fun and, was a way to send my Dad, Harry, to Wesleyan. At the to some extent, trying to do as little as possible. Then I time my grandfather could not afford the tuition and spent the last two years making up for the first two. needed help. They worked it out and his freshman year Four years were over quickly. We graduated and were off Dad lived, along with a handful of other boys, in the at- to graduate school or to start our careers. For many of tic of the President's house at 68 College Ave. Dr. Thier- us, the next step was fulfilling our military obligations. stein, that may be something you want to consider. So Sam Feola, who spoke last year on behalf of the Class without Dr. McCuskey's help my father, who graduated of ‘67, and I took the same route. We both enlisted in in '36, would not have gone to Wesleyan, would have the Navy, went through Officers' Candidate School in never met my mother a few years later in Keyser, WV Pensacola, and then flight school to become Naval Avia- where they were both school teachers, and would not tors. Several of our classmates took that same route, have become father to my brother and me. So I think whether it was the Navy or one of the other branches it's fair to say that my brother, who graduated in '65 with of the service. Many of you have lived, and continue to a degree in Physics, and I would literally not be around. live lives of service through the ministry, education, or Dr. McCuskey, whose grandson John was a year behind other endeavors. us, published his autobiography titled “All Things Work I was an unsuccessful Math major, which disappoint- Together for Good to Them That Love God” in the late ed both my Dad and Professor Hallam, who had also 50's. It has lengthy sections on West Virginia Wesleyan, taught my Dad in one of his first years here. They were including his time as a student, but especially his 10 both ham radio operators and became close friends for years as President which began in the early years of the the rest of their lives. Luckily, while performing poorly Great Depression. in Math, I had taken a course in Logic from Dr. Mow, I think he says it better than I could “…it may be that I who I liked as a professor and I had found his class fas- am foolishly sentimental about Wesleyan. She is more cinating. That led to my switching majors from Math than a campus and a group of buildings; more than li- to Philosophy, which turned out to be a fortunate move brary and laboratories, more than faculty and students. for me. Later on, after the military, I went on to earn She is all these, plus friendship, fellowship, ideals, schol- an MBA from the University of Alabama and pursued arship, loyalty and Christian character; plus the indefin- a career in business. The MBA helped me get a better able spirit which is distinctly Wesleyan.” job. My liberal arts education from Wesleyan helped me have a better life. So Wesleyan—thanks from all of us and keep up the good work! Briefly, I think a liberal arts education is more impor- tant than ever. For the most part, we don't live in a black and white world. The issues before us are often complex with no perfect solution. The issues before us are at all Page 16 Winter 2018 In Memoriam *All obituaries received by November 1, 2018 SALLY BIGELOW ATSUMI '62, age 77, of Tempe, AZ, died February 27, 2018. She was born September 17, 1940 in Boston, MA. Sally was preceded in death by her mother Ella, father Frank, sister Margaret, and husband of 47 years, Taki. She was a member of Kappa Phi Omega Sorority and the Emeritus Club. She is survived by her family, Deedee Atsumi Sarno (husband James, son Samuel and daughter Abigail), Takase Andrew Atsumi (wife Amy, and sons Aaron and Asher), and Nancy Atsumi (husband Micah, daughter Emiko and son Kazuhiro).

FREDERICK M. HART '60, age 80, of Hansville, WA, died August 10, 2018. Fred was a mountaineer, a sailor, a cyclist, a mathematician, a chemist, an Episcopal priest, a lover of poodles, and a teller of tales. He was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity and the Emeritus Club. Fred was a devoted husband to Roberta Gardner Hart and father of six: Wil- liam Hart, Thomas Hart, Susannah Hart, Sarah Hart, Laura Hart, and Elizabeth Hart.

JOHN H. HODGE '61, age 80, of Kennesaw, GA, died October 6, 2018. He was born on February 3, 1938 in Middle- town, CT to the late Harrison G. and Doris Lane Hodge. Two brothers Robert L. and F. William Hodge '74 preceded him in death. Jack attended elementary and high school in Middletown and Portland, CT and was a delegate to Boys State and Boys Nation. At WVWC, he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and president of the Student Body. Fol- lowing college graduation, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force in Amarillo, TX and Indianapolis, IN. He served as Alumni Director at WVWC from 1965-1968 and was active in the local Jaycees and Rotary. In addition, Jack was a member of the WVWC Board of Trustees and the Emeritus Club. He joined Consolidated Gas Supply Corporation in 1968 and worked in Public Relations, Governmental Affairs and Administrative Management for 25 years. He headed up the project to launch the Benedum Industrial Park. He also served on Bridgeport City Council for two terms and was the Mayor of Bridgeport for two terms. In 1978, he was recognized as the Bridgeport Outstanding Citizen of the Year. He taught Sunday school at Bridgeport United Methodist Church and served on numerous municipal organiza- tions, as well as being president of the high school Band and Sports Booster Clubs. After moving to Kennesaw, he was employed by Stone Mountain Power Tool Corporation as a store manager and was a member of American Legion Post 304. Surviving are his wife, Mary Jo Herndon Hodge '62, of Kennesaw; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Lane and Wil- liam Kunberger of Kennesaw, GA and Jane and Dr. John DeVine of Evans, GA; five grandchildren Katie Kunberger, Kyle Kunberger, Hayden, Sam and Megan DeVine; a brother Stephen H. Hodge '68 (Jeannette Winfree Hodge '70); a sister- in-law Ann Harness Hodge '73; brother-in-law James Herndon (Debbie); sister-in-law Jane Herndon; and numerous nieces, a great niece and a nephew.

JAMES W. KNORR III '63, age 79, of Buckhannon, WV, died October 18, 2018. He was born August 3, 1939, in Great Falls, MT, and enjoyed returning to visit Montana and Glacier National Park throughout his life. He was a son of the late Rev. Dr. James Wilson Knorr, Jr. and Ida Mae Bryant Knorr. On August 3, 1963, he married Judith Ann Munchmeyer Knorr '66 who survives. Jim graduated from Wareham High School, in Wareham, MA, and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity and the Emeritus Club. Jim was introduced to the art of ventriloquism in San Francisco, CA, while in junior high, and received Iggy for Christmas that year. This figure constantly opened doors for Jim throughout his life, and seeming to have a mind of his own, Iggy brought much joy to people young and old. In recent years, Jim and Iggy joined together to par- ticipate in the Upshur County Read Aloud Program. Jim lived his faith as a member of First United Methodist Church, Buckhannon, for over 52 years, and provided inspiring and timeless musical worship as the choir director for 30 years. His distinguished 37-year career in music education with the Upshur County Board of Education began at the Junior High School, becoming a full-time music educator and choir director at Buckhannon-Upshur High School (B-UHS) in 1966. Under his innovative musical leadership, the B-UHS Choir was selected as the State Honor Choir for multiple years. His choral groups performed in many venues, including the West Virginia State Fair and the State Capitol, and competed in regional Choral Festivals. Jim even took the West Virginia Youth Chorale on tour in Europe, providing a rich and broadening cultural experience for students. Seeking a greater prominence for musical education programs, Jim launched the West Virginia State High School Show Choir Festival, and instituted the B-UHS Alumni Choir, which Page 16 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 17 In Memoriam continues to perform at Christmas. Jim also formed the Heritage Singers, which performed at various civic functions and holidays throughout the year. His greatest community impact, however, may have been the many musical theatre “Broadway” productions he directed at B-UHS and in the community. Jim founded the Buckhannon Community Theatre in 1971. He also had major responsibilities in “Honey in the Rock” and “Hatfields and McCoys,” produced by Theatre West Virginia in Beckley. Recognizing his lifetime of dedication to the performing arts, the Buckhannon Com- munity Theatre presented him with the Hall of Fame Award in 2001. Previously, he had been named Outstanding Man of the Year in 1972 by the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce and received the Outstanding Secondary Edu- cator of America Award in 1974. Earlier this year, the Buckhannon Community Theatre created the Jim Knorr Award, to be given annually to an outstanding leader in Community Theatre. Jim also felt a call to service in city government. While still teaching, he was elected to Buckhannon City Council, serving for six years. Following retirement, he was elected and served as mayor of Buckhannon from 2002-2008. In 2007, Jim was awarded the President's Medal from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Jim is also survived by son, Christopher James Knorr '92 and wife Veronica Ann of Reynoldsburg, OH; daughter, Cheryl (Cherri) Knorr Foster and husband Keith of Florence, SC; two grandsons, James Joseph Knorr of Reynoldsburg and Nicholas Matthew Foster of Florence; two granddaughters, Meredith McKenzie Foster and Katherine Keely Foster of Florence; one brother, Donald Wesley Knorr of Simpsonville, SC; and one sister Barbara Ann Lore and husband Milton of San Antonio, TX.

VAUGHN J. MICHAEL, JR. '57, age 84, of Morgantown, WV, died September 19, 2018. Vaughn was born December 10, 1933, in Morgantown, a son of the late Sarah Louise Swindler and Vaughn Jefferson Michael, Sr. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth Rehn Michael; his uncle, Harold Swindler and his aunt, Genevieve Swin- dler. Vaughn graduated from Morgantown High School and WVWC with a BA in psychology and religion and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., receiving his Master of Divinity and took an assignment as Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg. He founded and directed one of the first pastoral counseling centers in West Virginia. He continued his clinical training and served as an Assistant Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, MN. He earned a Master's Degree from University of Dubuque in Pastoral Psychology. In 1993, he earned a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. Upon retirement in 1999, he became a ski instructor at Timberline (Canaan Valley) and an avid golfer (twice getting a hole in one). Throughout his career and retirement he was very active in the United Methodist Church and Church World Service serving and chairing committees for disaster response training, health and wellness education and clinical pastoral education. He is survived by his three daughters and sons-in-law, Miki and Chuck War- ing, of Mount Pleasant, SC, Monica and Doug Warden, of Morgantown, Miriam and Art Beyer, of Kill Devil's Hill, NC; and his four sisters and brothers-in-law, Suzie Davis (Oris) of Mercersburg, MD, Terry Lash (Chuck), of Bobtown, PA, Thomasine Michael McClintic '67 (Wayne), of Lakeland, FL and Linda Fletcher (Paul) of Kingwood; his seven grand- children, Ryan and Alec (Waring), Michael, Leia, Elissa and Lindsey (Warden), and Kira Hicks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

CALVIN M. SHREVE '46, age 94, of Buckhannon, WV, died September 9, 2018. He was born July 6, 1924 in Upshur County, WV, the son of the late Enoch Newton and Edna Mae Miles Shreve. On May 3, 1947 he married Mary Avis Teter Shreve '46 who preceded him in death on October 31, 2007. He was also preceded in death by three broth- ers, Enoch N. Shreve, Jr., Eugene P. Shreve, and Dixie Lee Shreve, and one son Brian N. Shreve. He graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1942 and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College where he studied accounting prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army . He received additional training in the U.S. Army Finance School. Mr. Shreve served his country during WWII as Technician Third Class in the Allied Forces Headquarters Mediterranean Theater. He retired from The Central National Bank in Buckhannon after 44 years of service, starting as a Teller and achieving the position of Cashier and Assistant Vice President and member of the Board of Directors. In 1948 Calvin enlisted in the National Guard where he served as Company Clerk and First Sergeant to a heavy tank company. Since 1966 he has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Buckhannon having served as President and in various other capacities Page 18 Winter 2018

including long time Sergeant at Arms. He was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow for his contributions to The Rotary Foundation. He also previously served as Rotary District 7530 Treasurer and Secretary. During his youth Calvin was an active member of Mt. Rupert (United) Methodist Church. After his marriage he became a member of Reger Chapel (United) Methodist Church and served the church in many capacities including Sunday school teacher, Treasurer and Superintendent. He was active and faithfully attended the church until health issues forced him to move to Bridgeport. He also served on several committees of the West Virginia United Methodist Conference. During his lifetime, Calvin was active in Boy Scouts of America, Upshur County Farm Bureau, Brushy Fork Water Association, Parrish House, American Legion Post 7 and was a member of the Emeritus Club. In 1989 he received his University of Hard Knocks de- gree from Alderson-Broaddus College. He attended many Veterans activities, proudly wearing his uniform from World War II. He is survived by two sons, Alan and wife Connie of Buckhannon and Dennis and wife Kenette of Clarksburg. He is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

CHARLES L. WATTS '54, age 85, of Buckhannon, WV, died July 8, 2018. He was born December 7, 1932, in Randolph County WV, a son of the late Zeno and Evelina Priesse Watts. On November 29, 1952, he married Barbara Ann Wil- liams Watts '56, who preceded him in death on November 21, 2016. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters. Charlie was a Computer Programmer for General Electric and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon. He was a member of the Buckhannon Lions Club, the Elks Lodge 1736 and the Emeritus Club. He is survived by one daughter, Diane Tuggle and husband Lynwood of Buckhannon; four sons, David and wife Jennifer of Ellamore, Charles and wife Jeri of Lexington, VA, James Douglas and Kitty Bowman of Rich- mond, VA and Daniel and wife Gina of Bridgeport; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, with one on the way and several nieces and nephews.

GEORGE A. WEIGLE '50, Hon. '80, age 90, of Westport, CT, died August 21, 2018. George was born in Vienna, WV. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music, his Master of Arts degree in music from Boston University, his 6th year degree from Columbia University, and an honorary doctorate from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1980. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity and the Emeritus Club. He started his teaching career in the Westport Public School system in 1954 at Bedford Junior High School. He then moved to Staples High School in 1959 as choral director, retiring in 1988. George was also the choir director at the United Methodist Church in Westport for 33 years. George is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Eleanor Banks Weigle '52, and daughters Kimberly Weigle of Westport, Robin Magda and her husband Mark and their sons, Steven and Nicholas of Riverside, CT and Kristen Witt and her husband Rick and their two children Madelyn and Nathaniel of Redding, CT.

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MARY WALKER BURKHOLDER, age 80, of Daytona Beach FL, died September 7, 2018. She was born Feb. 14, 1938 in Binghamton, NY to the late Harold and Adelaide (Atwell) Walker. Mary graduated from Binghamton Central High School in 1956 and Vermont Junior College in Montpelier, VT in 1958. She worked at the Binghamton Press-Sun Bulletin, was manager of the Dispatch Dept. and retired in 1993. One of the great joys of her retirement years was her membership in the Sand Dollar Chapter of the Embroiders Guild of America where she met a host of wonderful friends and where she served in a variety of offices including that of President. She was an auxiliary member of the Emeritus Club. Mary is survived by her husband of 59 years, Phillip A. Burkholder '59 of Daytona Beach, and her children, Heidi (Bill) Puckey of S. Glens Fall, NY and Scott Burkholder of Winder, GA, her twin brother, David Walker of Katy, TX, six grandchildren, Jason (Jackie) Puckey of Muncy, PA, Corey (Tasha) Puckey of Williamsport, PA, Elizabeth (Thomas) Stefanini of Watervliet, NY, Steven Puckey, Austin, TX, Katie Burkholder, Atlanta, GA, and Abby Burkholder, Winder, GA, by five great-grandchildren, Maliki Puckey, Joel Puckey, Christian Puckey, Topanga Puckey and Cecilia Puckey, as well as her niece and nephew, Karen Walker Eckert, Katy, TX and Michael Walker of Austin, TX. Page 18 Winter 2018 Winter 2018 Page 19

DIANE S. SHOEMAKER, age 80, of Aiken, SC, died September 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Albert M. Shoemaker III '64, her two children, Chris and Jill from a previous marriage, and two grandsons. She was an auxiliary member of the Emeritus Club.

MRS. BEATRICE L. HORNE SPERRY, age 86, of Ann Arbor, MI, died September 5, 2018. She was born in Paynes- ville, McDowell, WV on December 30, 1931 to the late Lushion Dewey Horne and Grace Elizabeth (Wagner) Horne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harman F. Sperry '54, brothers, Herman E. Horne (Edith) and Donald E. Horne and her sisters (and brothers)-in-law Theodosia Payne, Margaret Rose Klaus, Cecil Aaron Sperry, John Sperry, and Joe David Sperry. Bea and Harman were married on September 3, 1950, shortly after graduating from Iaeger High School in Iaeger, WV. Employment opportunities associated with the auto industry lured them to Michigan, which is where they lived most of their lives until retirement. Sunshine and warm weather then took them to Florida, which was their home for several years until Bea decided to move back to Michigan in 2016. She loved cooking, gardening, sewing and taking care of her family and friends. She was an auxiliary member of the Emeritus Club. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Margueritte (Sperry) Doe, son-in-law, Larry J. Doe, granddaughter, Kerin H. Stover (Ross), great- grandsons, Collin H. Stover, Larry E. Doe (Karen Geiger) and Terry J. Doe (Dena Kelly), sisters, Virgie Leah Mullins (Edgar) and Lillian Wimer (Raymond), and brothers-in-law, Albert Sperry, Mark Sperry, and Jerry Klaus.

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The Emeritus Club Newsletter is published triannually by the Office of Advancement and Office of Alumni Relations, Erickson Alumni Center, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201; Robert N. Skinner '75, Vice President for Advancement; William B. Armistead '81, Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Advancement; Rochelle Squires Long '00, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations; Ally Fell '13, Newsletter Designer; and Molly Patterson, Coordinator of the Emeritus Club: E-mail [email protected]; Telephone 304-473-8540. Page 20 Winter 2018 The Emeritus Club West Virginia Wesleyan College 59 College Avenue Buckhannon, WV 26201

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