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ince assuming the Presidency in January, Presi for professional seminars. In addition, the college will dent Paul Trible has made students his administra renovate four science laboratories on campus and estab Stion's number one priority. He states, "We will lish four others at the Applied Research Center in Oyster always put students first! Through the years when students Point. have walked across this campus, they have felt supported, Other plans include high-tech incubator space for new affirmed and encouraged. That is a tradition that we will businesses and two field stations on the eastern and continue and enhance." western shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Webb says four The University has become more responsive to the endowed professorships will be created for applied needs of its students by shifting resources away from ad science and two others for entrepreneurship and manage ministrators and toward students. "CNU has cut red tape ment of technology. and eliminated lines," said Trible. "We've removed "This new college typifies what is best about CNU," barriers to success and set the bar high for academic said Webb. "Its business wing has just established a state performance. Christopher Newport University is the only of the art curriculum that focuses on the international na college or university in Virginia to reduce tuition and fees ture oftoday's business world, on entrepreneurship, and in recent years." on the use of high tech tools for business decision-mak In May, the University implemented one of its first ing. Its science addition has the first programs at CNU to restructuring moves when it combined CNU's four colleges have achieved national prominence." into two. The College of Science and Technology was Dr. Powell says the College of Arts and Humanities merged with the College of Business and Economics to has always been heavily involved in education and the teach cre,ate the College of Business, Science and Technology ing of writing, critical thinking and speaking- all essential under the direction of Dr. George Webb, former dean of to any liberally educated person. The other college, the College of Science and Technology. In addition, the Social Science and Professional Studies brought together College of Social Science and Professional Studies was a variety of professions. "By combining the colleges, we combined with the College of Arts and Humanities to form will have a bridge between the basic competencies in the the College of Liberal Arts. Dr. Jouett Powell, former two schools. There will be a closer connection Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, was selected between the departments of English, education, history, as dean of the new college. By consolidating the two col etc." leges, Trible says, the University will save over $250,000. The college's goals will be centered around plans for Dr. Webb said the new college will allow students and a performing arts center, says Powell. The arts center faculty to develop and market new products, provide solu is to be located on the Ferguson property. Other plans tions for management and technical problems, improve include the development of working arrangements with law health care delivery systems and create new companies. "I enforcement agencies to upgrade the education oflaw en see the new college having the ability to make an impact on forcement personnel and closer relationships with the area's economic development in the region," states Webb. public schools. The college will also help find commer More specifically, Webb says, the College of cial applications for technology through CNU-based Business, Science and Technology will establish SEVAnet (The Southeastern Virginia Regional Freenet) and partnerships with the region's medical schools, hospitals the Center for Innovative Technology. and medical centers; create advanced technology develop Another major priority for the college will be main ment, manufacturing and environmental quality centers; and taining the liberal arts tradition and an emphasis on writ establish new graduate programs in business and ing. One of the proposals being considered by the college mathematics. would require every student to take a writing-intensive Webb's short range plans for the new college include course beyond the freshmen year. expanding computer laboratories, adding computers and multimedia workstations, and creating a special classroom Continued on page 6 President Paul S. Trible, Jr. CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT
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6 CNU' s Plant Operations Gets High Marks !l~." ....' "'~~ ~ 5t.. ~""'~ '1.-J"'ERS'-'.d Alumni Society News On the Cover: 7 Senator Paul S. Trible, Jr., President of CNU and Dr. Class of 1993 Gift Jim Rollings Jouett Powell, former Page8 Provost, upon conferring the Honorary Doctor of Laws Alumni Spotlight: Jim Rollings Degree, hood the Honorable 8 John W Warner. U.S. Sena tor John Warner delivered the Commencement Address on 8-10 Alumni Notes Saturday, May 11 . Christo pher Newport's Class of1996 included 635 graduates. Editor's Note: Christopher Newport Magazine, formerly CNU News, will be published three times a year by the Office of University Relations for alumni and friends of Christopher Newport Uni versity. We hope you welcome the new changes to the "alumni magazine" and continue to keep us informed of what is happening in your lives.
Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine I Christopher Newport University's gambling lobby came to town. Both pro In fact, Will exudes such vitality, ease, and aides and interns, in Richmond for the 1996 and con battled it out. Critics charge that confidence that his image and the issues Virginia General Assembly, agree they do special interests get blurred. His insights are crisp like his make a difference in the lives of the poli ruin government; starched white shirt. ''I'm honored to be ticians they serve. Seniors Will Phillips, some would like to working for Senator Williams. I'm Lisa Quensenberry, Will Conners, and limit or prohibit honored to be afforded this opportunity. Becky Watson work day and night as liter lobbying. I used to Senator Williams' friendly, easygoing ally hundreds of bills go to the floor ofthe think that way. But, style belies all the hours of hard work he legislature. CNU Government and Public in these past puts in. He just makes it look easy," said Affairs Professor Dr. Buck Miller, weeks my opinion Will. stresses the value of "putting theory to has changed. Lob Will's loyalty to Williams and the work" through this program. bying is an essent political process seems absolute, On the eighth floor of Virginia's ial part of the process." especially when talking about how he got General Assembly Building, in Petite and poised Lisa Quensenberry to this point. "There's definitely nothing Delegate Alan Diamonstein's, (D) savors every hectic moment in Richmond. last minute about my interest in politics. Newport News, spacious suite of offices, She doesn't want to go from point A to I've always been interested. But, my Will Phillips extends a warm, firm hand point Z without examining what's in be eyes were opened about four years ago shake. "Come on in," he said. His tiny, tween. So, this CNU student decided to when I did an internship with the Newport modestly appointed office serves as a po take a sabbatical from the spring semes News Probation litical home away from home during this ter and focus full time on the Assembly. and Parole Office. eight-week General Assembly session. Lisa's political starting point began three For the first time I "I'm here in Richmond on Tuesdays and years ago with Delegate Robert F. saw real poverty. I Thursdays. My Mondays, Wednesdays, McDonnell, (R) Virginia Beach. She sees saw children hun and Fridays are in Newport News, at her time with McDonnell as the best win gry and alone. It Delegate Diamonstein 's office, in the dow into the world of honest hard work was a helpless feel Mariner Building, right across from CNU. and devotion to the public good. ing." Will sits on I'm Delegate Diamonstein 's liaison to the "My admiration for Delegate the edge of his 94th district while he's up here." McDonnell comes from a working knowl chair and shakes his Will begins edge of the issues that are important to head. His vigilance is fed not by pure poli tentatively, then him. His diligent, thoughtful commitment tics but by a recognition that powerful warms to telling his to juvenile justice and victims rights have problems need powerful people to solve story. "I can't re earned him high praise. He is an advocate them. member when I for children, a spokesman for his constitu All these young aides and interns want wasn't interested in ents and a real problem solver," said Lisa. to use the tools of democracy for positive politics. I want to Last fall her mother ran for the Leg change and Becky Watson, interning for run for office islature and lost. "The campaign was a Delegate Frank W. Wagner, (R) Virginia someday, local of major personal challenge and learning ex Beach, is no exception. What is excep fice. I want to serve perience. I know now that running for of tional about Becky is her commitment to my community and make a difference in fice isn't what I want to do. My passion is her daughter. Becky's polite, modest man people's lives." behind the scenes," said Lisa. ner reveals a hectic schedule. "My daugh Over the past seven and a half weeks, When one meets Will Conners, there's ter is counting the days 'til the General As Will witnessed democracy in action. His little doubt of a quality first impression. sembly is over. I told her this crazy sched observations are consistent with his love With his youthful good looks, impeccable ule would only last eight weeks; for her for political process. He gets visibly ex grooming and buttoned-down style, Will it's forever. If it wasn't for her grand cited talking about "the tenacity, diligence, engenders that "it's great to be an Ameri mother and my online classes, we couldn't and commitment of the lobbyists." can" (and even better to be a Senator's manage. I'm taking eighteen hours, all "My surprise was seeing the lobby aide) energy that Republican freshman night classes, thank heaven for CNU ists, the deal-makers, in action. The halls Marty Williams of Newport News cel online." were bursting when the river boat ebrated during his successful campaign. Continued on page 5 ... 2 Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine World Renowned Architects, I.M. Pei and Partners to Design Performing Arts Center n August, CNU President Paul in a Play and Best Play fo; its April pro Trible announced that the world duction of Phaedra and Best Choreog I famous architectural firm of Pei, raphy for its March production of Cobb Freed & Partners will design the Chicago. Port Folio reviews semi-pro University's new Performing Arts fessional and amateur productions in Center. eight cities and two counties. "I.M. Pei, Henry Cobb and partners In 1994, CNU's Dr. Bruno Koch are the premier design architects of the received the Lifetime Achievement 20th century. They are known and Port Folio Award and the University's respected around the world and have production of A Fable was selected as created the expansion and moderniza one of six presentations from the South tion of the Louvre, the East Wing of east to be competitively judged at the the National Gallery and the Holocaust regional Kennedy Center College The Museum in Washington, D.C. and mas atre Festival. In 1995, CNU's Hamlet terpieces on nearly every continent. was first runner up in the regional com Their signature on our Performing Arts petition. Center will put CNU and the Peninsula "Given the honors we've received on the international map," Trible said. in the last two years, we have every rea Also involved in the project is the European theatre and film actress Ina son to believe we're in the forefront of largest and most experienced theatre Gogalova-Marojevic in CNU production of college theatre in the Hampton Roads consulting firm in the world, Theater Phaedra this spring. region and beyond," said Dr. Rita Design Projects Inc. Hubbard, chair of the Department of Plans for the center to be con and communities in our area, we will soon Arts and Communication. structed on the Ferguson property were make this dream a reality," said Trible. The The theatre department offers a announced in March. Since then, center, which Paul Trible has called "the new course this fall on comedy in con President Trible has made significant signature building of the new CNU," is junction with its upcoming season of progress toward that effort. Virginia's expected to take eight to twelve months to comedies. The university hopes to General Assembly authorized $5 mil design, eight to twelve months on working make this an ongoing part of the lion in bonds to help finance the cen drawings and 18 to 24 months to build. theatre program. ter during the 1996 Legislative Session. As plans for the performing arts Dr. Hubbard said, "We hope to In addition, the city of Newport News center have moved forward, so has recog expand our offerings with summer has earmarked $650,000 in its 1996- nition of the CNU's theatre and music dramatic productions and concerts and 97 spending plan to begin architectural program from the outside community. enlarge the academic programs in art, and engineering work and has budgeted Christopher Newport received six awards music and theatre to enhance profes $5 million for the arts center. for theatrical achievement at the 1996 Port sional opportunities and our service to CNU is the only public university in Folio Awards at the Virginia Beach Center the community." Hubbard said Presi Virginia without such a facility and the for the Arts this summer. CNU was dent Trible's vision for an arts center Peninsula also lacks a center for per awarded Best Costume Design, Best would greatly aid current expansion forming arts. "Working with citizens Scenic Design, Best Director, Best Actor plans for the department. Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine 3 .... Christopher Newport Captains Continue A Decade Tradition of Excellence Christopher Newport University bas jor team goals: ( 1) win the conference ketball fans have become accustomed to regular season, (2) win the conference the Captains winning with the likes of tournament and (3) get to the NCAA All-Americans Lamont Strothers, Ted tournament. Berry, Steve Artis and Jo-Jo Chambers CNU achieved all three goals. The in control. For seven straight years CNU Captains shared the Dixie Conference Veteran Terry has had an All-American. But this year, regular season title with Shenandoah, oollum, in his Thomas from Port CNU put together one of its greatest sea defeated the same team to win the W twelfth year at sons ever without a true standout player. conference tournament championship St. Joe, Florida said CNU, has won 227 It's a feat that has head coach C.J. and earned another trip to the NCAA this year's team games. In addition, he has coached nine Woollum and his squad very pleased. tournament. was unique. He added, "You never NCAA Division Ill Woollum said, "There were a lot of It was CNU's eighth appearance in Tournaments, ten question marks when we began the sea the tournament in the last nine years, a knew who was Dixie Conference son. We knew we had a good nucleus feat equalled only by two other Division going to have the Tournament Cham and hoped our new players would blend III schools in the nation. When big night." Senior pionship games and produced the in well, but it was certainly hard to pre the Captains won their first two games Andre Bolton from Suitland, Maryland highest NBA draft dict what would happen." Despite the in the event they earned their third trip to choice ever taken challenges facing them going into the the "Sweet 16" round in six years, and agreed, "Without from a Division Ill season, the Captains set high goals for closed the season with a 24-6 record, each member of our team. themselves. Players say they set three rna- one of the best in CNU history. team, we wouldn't be where we are. You can't be a one-man team. With this team there is no star; we're all stars." In addition to teamwork, Thomas and Bolton attribute this year's success to leadership and support from their fans. 'To excel as a team, it takes leadership," said Thomas. "The senior players are responsible for motivating the rest of the team. When we're down, the whole rest of the team can get down, too." "The support we received from the Christopher Newport University commu nity played a big role in our wins at home," said Bolton. CNU's two home games in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament generated the kind of excitement J Woollum hopes will continue. Many fans were turned away when Ratcliffe Gym sold out early for both games. Had CNU earned the right to host the "Sweet 16," it would have been moved off campus due to Ratcliffe's size. Special thanks to Wayne Block, Sports Information Director, for contributing to this article. Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine_ • Richmond Continued from page 2 -- OMICRON DELTA KAPPA SOCIETY, INC. Becky is nei Awards Charter to Christopher Newport University ther overwhelmed by life at the The national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Capitol nor apolo presented a formal charter to Christopher Newport University in March. gizing for its Twenty charter members, including members from CNU's faculty and staff, excesses. "In a were inducted into Christopher Newport's Omicron Delta Kappa circle. couple of years I Cheryl Rogel, Vice President for Extension of Omicron Delta Kappa and want to go to law Associate Dean of Students at SUNY (State University of New York), pre school. I've learn sided over the ceremony. ed from this expe Faculty advisor and professor of English Dr. Douglas Gordon said, "There rience that working in politics, no is no national honor society other than Phi Beta Kappa that is so highly recog matter what capacity, does change people's nized in American colleges and universities. It gives high distinction to the lives. The little people do make a differ students of our university." ence." Becky touts the accomplishments ODK has 17 circles in Virginia and several hundred throughout of Delegate Wagner with the characteris the United States. ODK encourages achievement in scholarship, tic devotion and respect that seems to athletics, campus and community service, social and religious activities, cam surround all the legislators of this 1996 pus government, journalism, General Assembly. speech and mass media, and Life is busy for these CNU seniors. creative and performing arts. Between this on-the-job practicum and Membership is awarded to class work their days often stretch to 18 undergraduate junior and hours or more. But, they wouldn't have senior students, to students it any other way. of graduate and professional schools, to members of the faculty and administration, and to alumni. Cheryl Hogel swears in officers of Omicron Delta Kappa. CNU Nursing Program Receives $22,500 from Regional Foundation Christopher Newport University's One of the scholarship recipients is leaves very nursing program has been awarded Casandra More los of Yorktown. Morelos, little time for $22,500 from a regional foundation in a mother of two, who is coming back to our students to Atlanta. Seven nursing majors were school for a second time said, "If CNU had work on the awarded scholarships from the Lettie not offered a nursing program, I would not side," she said. Pate Whitehead Foundation for the 1995- have been able to pursue my degree. This Morelos agrees 96 academic year and additional recipients university is ten minutes from home and and says "time for the 1996-97 grant were selected this made it possible for me to continue being management" is fall. a mom and a wife." the most chal The regional foundation first awarded The junior nursing major said she al lenging aspect the grant to Christopher Newport Univer ways knew she wanted to pursue a de of the program. Scholarship recipient sity last year and increased its offering by gree in medicine. "I feel like it's some Over two Casandra Morelos $2500 this year. thing that I am called to do." Morelos says hundred and New nursing department chairman Dr. receiving the scholarship will enable her fifty students are enrolled in nursing Karin Polifko-Harris is pleased with the to continue her education at Christopher courses or prerequisites. Since 1991, the recognition and the growth the program is Newport. department has expanded from one pro starting to receive. "We need the commu Polifko-Harris says the rigor of the gram to three programs, adding two sepa nity to think of CNU as a place where they program often makes it difficult for stu rate tracks for the baccalaureate degree and can start and finish their nursing program. dents in the program to work. "The nurs a master's program in case management. Few progra.'lls compare to the one we have ing class load entails both lecture hours atCNU," Harris said. and clinical practice four days a week. This Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine 5 ... CNU's Plant Operations Gets High Marks for Customer Service n the past year the workload for Christopher Newport University's I Plant Operations Department has more than doubled and with the acquisi tion of Ferguson High School, the department isn't expecting a decrease in work orders any time soon. The department, made up of a staff of twelve, says they spend the majority of their time dealing with day-to-day concerns. Plant Operations Superinten dent Lenny Alger said it's not uncommon to jump from one job to another during the course of a morning. "One moment we might be working on electric breakers; the next we're fixing (l to r): Assistant Technician Mike Griffiths, Plant Operations Superintendent Lennie Alger and the ice machine at Christopher's." Electrician Senior Tommy Jacquette check for a shorted compressor outside McMurran Hall. Alger said the work can be quite challenging. "Sometimes it gets hectic. Their dedication and hard work were Bank Building and the Residence Hall and We can get pulled in so many different evident during February's snow storms. constructing offices for three departments directions. On any one given day we Christopher Newport University was able in Ferguson for the fall. They will also might get thirty to forty calls and we to clear the campus quicker than any of the re-roof portions of Smith Library have to respond to each one of them." area's other schools and colleges. Alger and Gosnold Hall, and work on a The department has had very little turn said, "We jumped on it. Everyone knew handicapped accessibility project in the over during the past five years. Many of what they had to do; everyone was assigned Administration Building. those on staff have worked in plant a particular area to clean." "Without a doubt, these men and operations for more than 10 years. Brauer said, "They've always risen to women play a crucial role in keeping the Executive Vice President Bill Brauer the task when challenges have presented University up and running 24 hours a gives the department high praise. "The plant themselves. I believe they will be able to day, seven days a week. They deserve operations staff is dedicated to this Uni tackle challenges in the coming months everyone's gratitude and praise," said versity and are experts at what they do. The just as successfully." Brauer. combination of those is what makes it one Plant Operations has been charged of the best plant operations in the state." with moving offices out of the Crestar • A New Look Continued from IFC ------ Powell says the college will focus on students' rights president of the Faculty Senate, was appointed the and responsibilities in the classroom. "Students have a University's Provost in May. Doane, professor of govern right to be challenged. That will prepare them for a very ment and public affairs at CNU since 1972, said, "My par competitive world. We're going to look at what we need ticular interest is ensuring that teaching is outstanding and to be doing in the classroom to achieve this." Powell says engaging us in the economic, cultural and civic life of the the needs of the students will be at the forefront of all of community. I think that Christopher Newport is critical to the college's goals. "We're going to stress internships, improving the quality of life in this region. I think because practicums and service learning." CNU is here it will make people want to come to this com Dr. Robert Doane, President Trible's Legislative Liai munity and encourage people who are already here to stay. son during the 1996 General Assembly and immediate past It is a community asset." ~ 6 Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine ALUMNI PRESIDENT'S CORNER Christopher Newport University Class of Dear Friends, 1993 Dedicates For the Alumni Society, 1995-96 was a Renaissance year. Outdoor Sitting Area We revitalized the organization, reaped strong returns of commitment from our board, and introduced many new Mary Lydon Guye and Donna traditions. As we close the books on this year of progress, Jenkins Wagner, members of the Class it is worth noting some of the highlights. of 1993 Gift Committee, presented their • After Work Parties for the Peninsula and Richmond were record- class gift to Christopher Newport setting events. University during a dedication ceremony • Most successful ever CNU Golf Classic - netted over $17,000 February I 0 in the courtyard of the • Revisions to the Bylaws were completed Residence Hall. • Recognized all past recipients of Outstanding Professor Awards during The gift, a landscaped outdoor the Homecoming festivities sitting area adjacent to Santoro Hall, was • Awarded $4,000 for student scholarships • Sponsored receptions for graduating seniors made possible through a fund raising • Co-sponsored the Athletic Banquet project by the Class of 1993, in which 112 students pledged their support to the You will recall in my previous articles I have referred to the opportunity and effort. Annual Fund Director Norma responsibility this Society has for the setting of Tradition. I believe an effective Brown said, "This area, which will Society is one that tempers the need to honor the past, respect the present and provide a wonderful outdoor meeting/ provide vision for the future. This year, for the first time we: conversation area for students, will be a • Introduced the President's Column "Bridging the Gap - An Alumni Chat" permanent reminder of the generosity and in the student newspaper; foresight of the Class of 1993, and will • Honored the Society's past leadership with a Past Presidents' hopefully inspire future graduating Reception; (By the way, 14 of our 18 past presidents attended.) classes to leave a similar legacy." • Hosted distinguished guest speakers at Board Meetings; The sitting area includes three • Earned 3rd place award for Society's float in the Homecoming Parade; benches, plants, shrubs and trees. • Hosted a Sponsorship Reception on the eve of the CNU Golf Classic; • Created the Career Advisory Program for Networking (CAP'N); (The Program Mission is to strengthen the career development of CNU students and alumni by providing networking and other career resource opportunities.) • Displayed Alumni Society's memorabilia at the May Annual Dinner. (At least now we can see where we've been and what we've accomplished.) Welco-m,et And finally, it's been exciting to see a vision become a reality and take form he Alumni Society the creation of an Alumni Room in the Campus Center. Your society, partnering extends a warm with the University, is funding an Alumni Room which accommodates the needs T welcome to newly elect of President Trible's Office and the Society. Dedication of the room will take place ed president Randy later in the year. One day we hope to have an Alumni House and the Alumni Bryant. Bryant is Presi Room is a goal toward that objective! dent of Wolftrap Opera The full board joins me in thanking you for your confidence and the tions, Inc. in Yorktown opportunity to serve. We are extremely proud of our Society and as always and partner and gen continue to invite you to share and support our enthusiasm and commitment to eral manager of Lowe the University. To achieve the vision we have set forth for this Alumni Society, man Court. In addition it will require a long term commitment to the institution. I hope the Society can to being president of CNU's Alumni count on you to stay the course. Society, Bryant is a member of the CNU On a personal note, this year has been rewarding as I have had the Educational Foundation Board and a opportunity to give back to CNU and the joy of working with so many talented member of the Oyster Point Rotary Club, and dedicated people. I intend to remain committed to make CNU the best it can James River Country Club and Hampton be and I hope you will enthusiastically make the same pledge. Roads Cotillion. Best wishes, Bryant and his wife Susan have two Karen J. Levy, '91 children, a daughter, Bentley, 5, and a son, Alumni Society President '95-'96 Parker, 3. Bryant is a 1991 graduate of Christopher Newport University. Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine 7 .... CNU Alumnus Jim Rollings Makes Good What value does a liberal arts education have in today's tantly, he gained the technical fast-changing technological world? "Plenty" according background he needed for the to Jim Rollings, a well-known Peninsula native who next step. accepted the position this January as Executive Director So, does Rollings feel of the South Florida Science Museum in West Palm Beach. adequately prepared to take the '~(l' Rollings, '72, says he has used his liberal arts back helm as Executive Director of .····.·~\llt,·- ...... ~ · ... •···.· I ( ground throughout his career, including reaching his goal an established science mu . ' to become director of a science museum. Knowing "how seum? to read and write effectively are fundamental skills in "Absolutely. Liberal arts ~(" today's society," according to Rollings. He asserts that majors Jearn to look at the big T JIM11 ROLLINGS his CNC education "laid the foundation for good things." ger picture- they learn to per And he credits Associate Professor Barry Wood ("the best ceive and communicate. Skills teacher I ever had") and others from CNU who taught learned in this environment can help a person adapt him the processes of critical thought, evaluation, and throughout their career." life-long learning. The decision to move to Florida was one of mixed Not only does Rollings credit CNU for his feelings for the Rollings family. As Peninsula natives, Jim formal education, but the start of his professional career and Teresa '76, along with their children, Robert and Laura traces back to his alma mater as well. He was the build have some deep roots here. Virginia Rollings '72, Jim's ing manager for the Campus Center from 1973-1978 mother, writes a genealogy column for the Daily Press under then director John R. Sullivan. After that he served and has traced Jim's lineage directly back to Jamestown. as Media Relations Manager for the College of William "It's just different when you've been in the same place for and Mary from 1978-1980, then became Marketing a long, long time. But professionally it was exactly the Director for the Yorktown Victory Center. His work there right decision," Rollings says. led to his appointment as Director of the Victory Center in Rollings looks back with gratitude at the skills Chris 1981, just in time for the huge Yorktown Bicentennial topher Newport University provided. They have served Celebration. him well in this ever-changing world and he looks for However, Rollings says he feels some of his best work ward to the new challenges ahead at the South Florida experiences came during the last decade at the Virginia Science Museum. The Peninsula's loss, as they say, is Living Museum in Newport News (known until 1987 as West Palm Beach's gain. the Peninsula Nature and Science Center.) His position Undoubtedly, Rollings' skills and positive attitude will as Director of Development and Marketing put him in continue to take him far. charge of memberships, grants, the annual fund and ma Catherine D. Heffington jor gifts at the museum, all of which showed is Director of Alumni Relations and tremendous growth under his supervision. More impor- a contributing writer for Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine ALUMNI NOTES '60's & 70's Keith Stiles '74, Herndon, VA, is chief of Institute of Technology in December. Herrmann police for Leesburg Police Department. has been promoted to Team Leader, Deputy Jane Colonna Newton '67, Richmond, Charles Tench '76, Newport News, VA, Chief of Staff for Information Management, VA , is an office administrator for Sleep has published April Mist, a collection of short TRADOC at Fort Monroe. Disorders Center of Virginia. stories, about family, pets, WWII military ser Younggil Lee '79, Bowie, MD, is a health Dean Beier '72, Williamsburg, VA, has vice, and unforgettable personalities. April Mist physicist at the Naval Research Laboratory in been appointed county administrator of is available in local book stores. Washington, D.C. Fluvanna County. Kevin J. Callanan '78, Orangeburg, SC, is Anne Dunbar Saunders '79, Yorktown, Kay Forrest '73, Poquoson, VA , earned a the director of development at TRMC. Callanan VA, is a sergeant with the Poqucson Police De Master of Arts in English from Old has also been promoted to the rank of Major, partment. Dominion University. U.S. Army Reserves. Janice Fauske '74, Salt Lake City, UT, Jeanne Wright Herrmann '79, Grafton, has been appointed dean of Westminster VA, received a master's in Science in College's new School of Education. Contract Management from Florida ... 8 Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine Lieutenant Carlton Wilson '88, Bettina Dommisse '92, Dignas, AZ, is a 80's Jacksonville, FL, was recently designated an third grade teacher at Tanque Verde Anti-Surface Warfare Watch Officer while Elementary School. Kevin Barrick '81, Manquin, VA , is a state serving with the air anti-submarine Squadron Tracy M. James '92, Smithfield, VA , is an police sergeant with the West Point office. 24. accountant and the assistant to the director of Andre Bell '81, Newport News, VA, Tu Ritter '89, Newport News, VA , has budget and finance for Isle of Wight county. founded BEST Soccer Academy in September opened Bay Cellular & Paging in Newport News. James Johnson Jr. '92, Charlotte, NC, is a 1995. The academy is devoted to developing Susan Rovegno '89, Raleigh, NC, and her plan administrator for First Union National Bank soccer players' skills at the national and husband, Tony, own an original Smoothie Shop of N.C. intemationallevel. in Raleigh. Stacey Robbins '92, Arlington, TX, is Dan Lee Coleman '81, Newton Grove, NC, Suzanne Baker Starbuck '89, Williams a research technician at Georgetown University is the owner of Beach Masters Association. burg, VA, has opened a bridal consulting in the department of microbiology/immunology. Janice Doble '81, Lake Ridge, VA, is a business called "Weddings to Remember." Harry James Knight Jr. '93, Hampton, VA , licensed professional counselor, certified is a sixth grade math and social studies teacher clinical mental health counselor and certified at Huntington Middle School. Knight is also addictions specialist in private practice in 90's the advisor for CNU' s Phi Beta Sigma Woodbridge. Fraternity. Carol Kopelson Sanders '84, Hampton, Julie Glass Blankenship '90, Lanexa, VA, Kelli Hodge Williamson '93, Newport VA, is the director of marketing for Hillhaven is a research assistant at Old Dominion News, VA, has been promoted to store manager Holmes Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. University. Blankenship is pursuing a master's at Sherwin-Williams in Virginia Beach. Virginia Burton Pauls '85, Hayes, VA , in Business Administration. Meredith Zagursky '93, Newport News, received a master's in business science manage Glynn Garcia '90, Waco, TX, is a narcotics VA , is an instructor of English and yearbook at ment from Florida Tech in December. investigator with the Waco Police Department. Hampton Christian High School. Beth Hueser '86, Pompano Beach, FL, Garcia is also a 1st Lieutenant with the Texas Shelli Baker '94, Sunset, UT, has oversees the traumatic brain injury and stroke Army National Guard. relocated with her husband from Southwest program at Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital. S.E. Heath, Jr. '90, Thibodaux, LA, is a 2nd Virginia to Hill AFB in Utah. Jonathon Kashouty '86, Atlanta, GA, was class marine corps petty officer assigned to a Jonathon Harris '94, Silver Spring, MD, is promoted to professional health care represen Marine Safety detachment southwest of New a branch manager for Premier Car Rental in tative of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Orleans. Hyattsville, MD. Brian Murphy '86, Charlotte, NC, has Nancy Greenwalt Hilton '90, Hampton, relocated to NC and is a sales representative for VA , is the director of youth and children's Johnson & Johnson Interventional Systems Co. ministries at Zion United Karen Rollins Jackson '87, Poquoson, VA, Methodist Church. r------is the regional director for Virginia's Center for Captain Michael ' Innovative Technology in Chesapeake. Houser '90, Daleville, AL, Derald Person '87, Newport News, VA, is recently returned from a a crisis counselor and certified rehab 3-year tour in Germany professional with the Hampton/Newport News flying Aero-scout helicop- Community Services Board. ters for the U.S. Army. Captain James Parker '87, Mechanicsville, Terry Vosbein '90, "Tl VA, is the support group executive officer and Lexington, VA , is profes- ~ ~ base quality advisor for the 192nd fighter wing sor of music composition (1 ., h ~ in Richmond. at Washington & Lee z 0 ~ =- Cl:l s: rJ'l Suzanne Peterson '87, White House, TN, University. o:::t ;i;! Cl:l ~ ~ ~ has retired as a management analyst with the Bob Weintraub '90, ..,0 ss 5l z U.S. Air Force. Seattle, WA, has accepted ..... ~"C ~p ~ ~ Larry Warren '87, Newport News, VA, a new position with Group - zv.o="' r ., rJ'l ~ =...., ~ l:ll is the operations manager for Taylor Health Cooperative as a ~ 00 til ~ rJ'l >.., ~ Printing & Graphics. l"ll=--Z sales manager. "' 0 c ~ ~ ::j ~ Katherine Allen Wishon '87, Hampton, Adedoyin Adeyiga - 8 l:ll ~ ~ VA, was promoted to corporate secretary '91, Richmond, VA, was ~~~~= .... 0 -< - -l ~ ~ treasurer at Zooms, Inc. awarded a Ph.D. in inor ~=~::1 :I: - ~~~~ til Stephen Fant '88, Oakdale, PA, is the ganic chemistry from VCU - > occupational safety & health director for the in May 1994. 0 - =~ e.= =... 0 ~ ~ 99th regional support command in Pittsburgh, Antoinette Benich \C 0 < (3 ~ \C = ~ ~ '91, Boyton Beach, FL, is - -...I l"ll ~ Cl:l ~ ~ PA. - .... Cl:l Leigh Ann French Phillips '88, a buyer for Office Depot. ~ ~ til ~ > Newport News, VA, is a French teacher at Terry Crumble '91, ~ ~ Lafayette High School and serves as the Norcross, GA, is a help ~ ~ coordinator of the mentor program for new desk network specialist at - employees at LHS. Phillips is pursuing a General Electric Capital. master's in curriculum and instruction at Elizabeth Heacock Virginia Tech. Burgess '92, Lima, OH, Patrick Rockey '88, Anderson, SC, is a received her master's in 2 _zz ~-"TltilO television reporter with WYFF-TV, in social work from Ohio oz~@C3 Greenville, SC. State University. Cl:l:;l_CI:l(ll ;;HilF;;>;i;! Christopher Newport Alumni Magazine ~ "~51 Katherine Hill '94, San Diego, CA, has Bryan Saunders to Anne Dunbar '79, Keith and Almeria Grant '85, Hampton, been accepted into the NCCC Ameri Corps and Yorktown, VA, July 15, 1995. VA, a son, Karlys Anath, July 27, 1995. is stationed at the Naval Training Center in James Meehan to Paula Karnes '87, Paul and Dana Truesdale Nicholas '85, San Diego. Richmond, VA, October 7, 1995. Suffolk, VA, a daughter, Lauren Ashley, July 8, Marc Messier '94, Williamsburg, VA, has Neil Marcella '90 to Maura McColgan, 1994. been accepted to the University of Dayton Newport News, VA, May 1995. William and Laura Crisler Harris '87, School of Law. Gary Starbuck '90 to Suzanne Baker '89, Newport News, VA, a son, Charles James, Beverly Heipel Templeman '94, Misawa Williamsburg, VA, May 6, 1995. September I, 1995. Air Base, Japan, has graduated from the USAF's Carter Harrell '91 to Lisa Bittneron, Glen and Veolia Hawkins '89, Mobile, AL, officer training school. Templeman is the ex Newport News, VA, July 29, 1995. a son, Glen Joseph, April 10, 1995. ecutive officer for the commander of the 35th Paul Bleier '94 to Karen Forbes '93, Wendell and Yvette Renaud Staton '89, Mission Support Squadron. Virginia Beach, VA,November30, 1995. Savannah, GA, a son, Charlie, July 3, 1995. Leanne Forbes '95, Auburn, AL, is a teach Daniel Cerny to Melody Casto '94, Colby and Rebecca Russell White '91, ing assistant at Auburn University. Forbes is Hampton, VA, October 21, 1995. Newport News, VA, a son, Colby Lee II, pursuing a master's in English. Chuck Hudgins to Amber Frazier '94, August 17, 1995. Kathleen LeMons '95, Newport News, Newport News, VA, May 13, 1995. David and Kathryn Bunch Knowles '92, VA, has been awarded the George F. Hixson Scott Templeman to Beverly Heipel '94, Hampton, VA, a son, Jonathon Michael, May Fellowship, one of the Kiwanis International's Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sep~ember 21, 1995. 5, 1995. Highest Honors. LeMons is pursuing an MBA Michael Molin to Angela Walters '94, Harry James '93 and Kirsten Knight, at the College of William & Mary's Graduate Williamsburg, VA, June 10, 1995. Hampton, VA, a daughter, Kaitlyn Dynese School of Business. Knight, July 5, 1995. Dane Scott '95, Windsor, VA, has been Mark and Teresa Girard '94, Smithfield, appointed vice-president of Scott & Births VA, a daughter, Brandie Leigh, January I, 1995. Associates, Inc., Realtors. Michael '95 and Tracie Hansbrough, William and Maureen Connors Robertson Newport News, VA, a daughter, Alyssa Marriages '81, Newport News, VA, a daughter, Elizabeth Morgan, September 5, 1995. 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