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PRESIDENT MANAGING EDITOR Dr. Todd S. Voss Cody Thomas VP FOR ADVANCEMENT DESIGN Dr. Lisa C. McWherter Allie Urbina ART DIRECTOR ALUMNI RELATIONS Josh Mayfi eld Joy Bryant Issue #6: Fall/Winter 2014 SWU Magazine is published two Photo credit: Flag Plaza (above) WRITER/EDITOR times a year by the O ce of Greenville News, Paul Brown Ed Welch Marketing and Communications. INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION SWU and Baptist Easley Hospital Sign Agreement
In response to demands of the rapidly growing, expanding health- combine the nance, operations and business management compo- care eld, Southern Wesleyan University will soon o er a degree nents of a traditional MBA while adding key elements of health care concentration focused on health care administration. An agreement management. between Southern Wesleyan University and Baptist Easley Hospital e memorandum also addresses physician and health care paves the way for this new concentration o ered within the univer- support for the growing sports program at SWU; enhancement of sity’s MBA program. Also, new wellness programs are among the faculty, sta , student and dependent health care options, including enhancements becoming a reality, thanks to this agreement. wellness and prevention programs; a possible future health care On June , Baptist Easley CEO Michael L. Batchelor and Southern clinic on the SWU campus that would also support the surrounding Wesleyan University President Todd S. Voss signed a memorandum of community and advance the outreach mission of Baptist Easley; and understanding, aligning the two organizations for years to come. investigation of health care bene ts and savings options by working “Collaboration is the future for higher education as well as health to nd solutions through collaboration. care, and joining forces with an innovative and caring organization is new partnership will remain exible, allowing new initia- like Baptist Easley allows for both organizations to serve the com- tives and ideas to develop, according to Voss, adding “ is is an munity and our constituents in new and exciting ways,” said Voss. exciting venture with a great partner.” “As we continue to preserve, promote and enhance the health of “Together, we will be able to achieve for our community what those we serve, it is critical that we connect with partners who share a would not be possible otherwise,” said Batchelor. common mission and commitment to our community,” said Batchelor. On Oct. , Lynn Brown-Bulloch joined the university’s faculty One of the rst joint initiatives will be the development of a as an associate professor of business and a coordinator for the master’s in business administration degree with a health care admin- new health care administration concentration. e addition of istration concentration that will start in March . e -month Brown-Bulloch’s position is being funded through a donation from degree program—the rst program of its kind in the Upstate—will Baptist Easley.
Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss, le , and Baptist Easley CEO Michael L. Batchelor sign a memorandum of understanding signaling collaboration on initia- tives that include a new MBA with health care administration concentration and wellness and prevention programs. SWU SETS RECORD FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
As the new academic year began, a record number of new students is the playing surface of the Dr. Keith Connor Baseball Field and were lining up at check-in on the Southern Wesleyan University site preparation has been done for a future USTA-designed tennis campus in Central. facility. Residence Life sta spent this past summer preparing for Peters maintains that such improvements make a positive impact increased occupancy of residence halls and student apartments. On on the university’s e orts to recruit and retain students. He adds that a warm Friday morning, cars, trucks and SUVs—even a U-Haul moving athletics into the NCAA has helped recruitment e orts. rental truck—lined Wesleyan Drive carrying a record number of e key factor, Peters noted, is Southern Wesleyan’s continued new students and their belongings. Student groups, including Sigma commitment to Christian values. Deltas, Presidential Ambassadors and student-athletes, were on “Students are seeking colleges across the state and the country hand to ease the move into residence halls, as were several members that are providing instruction from a Christian view that is based on of nearby Trinity Wesleyan Church, who have volunteered their ethical standards and values,” he said. “ ey are lling a gap that is services for many years. desperately needed in society today.” Southern Wesleyan reported new students and an overall headcount of , which includes full-time and part-time students. Last fall, the university started the year with a headcount of . According to Joe Brockinton, vice president for student life, almost students will be living on campus this year, up by about from last year this time. During the rst week of class, Clay New students and family members check in Aug. at Southern Wesleyan University Bolton, a recreation and sport management professor, was seeking in Central. e university experienced an in ux of a record new students. extra desks to put in a classroom lled with students. Most of the seats in the auditorium of Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center were lled as the university held its opening convocation. Chad Peters, vice president for enrollment management, believes o ering relevant academic programs, having a faculty engaged in the recruitment process alongside the university’s enrollment team, making widespread improvements to campus facilities, o ering new scholarships and expanding athletic programs are key factors driving the growth. ese new degree programs are experiencing growth, according to Peters, and the Fine Arts program is bene ting from a new music ensemble scholarship. A block of student apartments was extensively renovated, with updates that include a community area complete with new exercise machines, TVs and improved laundry facilities. A new co ee shop, Blue Hill Co ee and Tea Co., and the Warrior Court, a new sports- themed snack shop, anchor an inviting new gathering area within the Jennings Campus Life Center. New and returning student-athletes are seeing changes as well. Walden Tysinger Gymnasium has a new look that re ects the changes in athletics as the Warriors begin competition as a new member of Conference Carolinas in NCAA Division II. e War- riors soccer teams will take to a new practice eld, located within the Joe R. Gilbert Track and Field. e cross country course has been totally revamped, something that Athletic Director Chris Williams says will heighten interest in the local running community, as well as the local high school cross country teams. Also improved NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Earlier this year, Southern Wesleyan University began o ering the Music Ensemble Scholarship, which has bene ted the division of Fine Arts through signi cantly increased enrollment. Beginning Fall Semester , SWU will o er three brand new scholarships, along with many new donor-funded scholarships, to help make college a ordable for more students. “At SWU, we realize earning a degree requires an investment of time, energy and nancial resources. We continue to explore opportuni- ties that will assist students and their families as they invest in an SWU degree that provides a lifetime of valuable returns,” said Chad Peters, vice president for enrollment managament. CHURCH MATCHING SCHOLARSHIPS MUSIC ENSEMBLE SCHOLARSHIPS e Church Matching Scholarship creates an avenue for the local e Division of Fine Arts supervises the awarding of scholarships to church, in conjunction with Southern Wesleyan University, to con- students based on their ability to participate in music ensembles at tinue being an active part in the lives of their students. e scholar- Southern Wesleyan University. Music majors and non-music majors ship will be for students who are enrolled in the traditional program. are eligible for this scholarship. Students from Wesleyan and Non-Wesleyan churches can participate. PALMETTO BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE PALMETTO BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE GRANT – $ , SCHOLARSHIP – $ , Awarded to students who attended and graduated from Palmetto e Palmetto Boys’ and Girls’ State Scholarship of , (, Boys’ and Girls’ State. Students will receive a scholarship of , per year - up to four years) will be awarded to two students in the ( , per year - up to four years) if they are not awarded the Pal- incoming freshman class. metto Boys’ & Girls’ State Scholarship.
For more information about SWU scholarships and grants, visit swu.edu/scholarships.
Spring 2015
The Spring 2015 Fine Arts Series will feature a wide variety of events, from the Annual Jazz Invitational Festival to a joint choral Masterworks program with the GAMAC Chorale and Orchestra. There will be something for everyone!
Visit swu.edu/finearts for a complete schedule FACULTY & STAFF OF THE YEAR
“Emily is one of the most hardworking individuals I know! She STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR is thorough, consistent, readily available, and gives everything she has each year to ensure students come in. She goes out of her way to maintain relationships and make sure that each student is taken care of.” TIANA ROBBINS, senior, special education
“Words cannot express what Emily means to me! She helped me get to SWU and has helped greatly since then. Her smile and laugh brighten my day and she encourages me greatly. Christ truly radiates through her!” KAYLEE FRAZIER, senior, children’s ministry
“Emily quickly became more than just an admissions counselor to me here at SWU. She has become a good friend that is encouraging, thoughtful, loving and Christ-like. Emily loves to laugh and never fails to put a smile on my face!” SYDNEY FLETCHER, senior, exercise science Emily Bloxdorf ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
FACULTY MEMBER OF THE YEAR “Dr. Jachens has been a vital part of my education, both in the classroom as a professor and as an advisor and mentor. His passion for music, SWU, and especially his students is evident in absolutely everything he does.” SARAH GRAY, senior, music education
“Dr. Jachens is one of those teachers you can’t help but love. He shows his love for music not only through his playing but through his teaching! I will forever remember the classes I had with Dr. Jachens a er I’m gone from SWU!” TANNER LAMBERT, senior, church music major
“Dr. Jachens is an exemplary professor in both professionalism and character. He is always kind and caring in his interactions with students and fellow professors. He has also helped me personally as an academic advisor to ensure I was able to Dr. Darryl Jachens graduate a semester early.” PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AND KAYLEIGH BRAY, senior, music education COORDINATOR OF STUDIES IN MUSIC ACADEMIC UPDATES
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Division of Religion e Division of Religion is rejoicing in a more than percent Division of Fine Arts increase in enrollment over last fall, with new students studying in concentrations in Christian ministry, youth ministry, children’s With the implementation of a new scholarship program, the Music ministry, sports ministry and Bible. Another highlight this school Department has seen a jump in new student enrollment as well as year has been the rollout of a new ministry practicum program that increased numbers in the ensembles. e number of new music is more accountable, more closely mentored and tiered for the devel- majors caused the department to double in size. ese students oping experience and responsibility of the ministry student. Both participated in an initiative that involved them being “signed,” just as area pastors and students have embraced this enriched experience athletes do when accepting a collegiate scholarship. ese signings with anticipation and excitement. e development comes at the end helped increase the visibility of Southern Wesleyan University and of the work of a year-long task force of faculty and pastors to provide allowed students and their families a chance to receive some extra a more e ective experiential component to accompany classroom recognition for all the years of musical training, study, and practice. learning. Also anticipated is a new “Pastor-in-Residence” program e Music Ensemble Scholarships had the most dramatic e ect on kicking o in the spring of . the Concert Choir, which has the largest enrollment in the school’s history. e Wind Ensemble also has seen a marked increase in its membership. ese ensembles will be featured in concerts on the Division of Science SWU campus and will also be involved in tours this year to local e SWU Science Division is busting at the seams and busier than schools, churches and venues across the region. ever! We are experiencing tremendous growth as we now have just under majors in the Science Division, with our Exercise Science Division of Humanities program growing at an amazing rate, nearly doubling in size this year! In addition, many of our majors and faculty are involved in e Humanities Division is celebrating that which is new for - research. Professor Staci Johnson received a grant to fund teaching . One of the “newbies” is Dr. Chad Chisholm, assistant professor research that compares the learning between high-tech and tradi- of English, who comes to us from Rust College in Holly Springs, tional methods of team reporting. Dr. Rocky Nation and an Envi- Miss. Chisolm brings a great deal of academic preparation and expe- ronmental Studies student presented a paper at the South Carolina rience and is a valuable addition to the English program at Southern Water Resources Conference in Columbia in October on the in u- Wesleyan University. e other “newbie” is our freshly-approved, ence of storm ow discharges on bacteria levels along the paddling state-certi ed program in Secondary Social Studies Education. is corridor of Twelve Mile Creek in Pickens County. program completed the approval process this past summer and o cially launched with the start of the - academic year. e program has been in great demand among SWU students for some Division of Social Science time and will open up exciting opportunities for those who want to Dr. Steven Hayduk, professor of psychology, and Mildred Williams, teach history or social studies at the secondary level. assistant professor of psychology, are developing courses for the
online Human Services degree program. As the criminal justice Dr. Mona Williams ornton is a Lead Peer Reviewer for the degree program grows, James McDonald, associate professor, is National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) investigating the feasibility of providing this major in a non-tradi- for Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs. She participated in a Peer tional format tailored to Upstate law enforcement. Dr. Clay Bolton, Reviewer update process at the Annual Conference for NAEYC held assistant professor of recreation and sport management, sponsored in November at Dallas. a free “Kids Golf Day” Sept. , drawing boys and girls age - Dr. Lavinia Anderson and Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman participated in the from the local community. Also, the Recreation and Sport Man- External Review Team sta ed by the State Department of Education, agement major added an outdoor leadership concentration, part visiting schools and examining all facets of school operations— of Leadership for Outdoor Recreation Education (LORE). LORE focusing on strengths and weaknesses and determining how their programs include a low ropes challenge course and an outdoor instructional program is aligned with content standards. orientation program (SWOOP). Dr. Daryl Couch is transitioning to a new role as assistant professor of psychology and division chair. He is completing SWU’s h year report to the Southern Association of SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the assessment report for the Quality Enhancement Plan. e School of Business at Southern Wesleyan University is pleased to welcome Dr. Francis Adams to the Central campus as associate dean of the school and faculty member in business for - . Adams brings a wealth of experience to the school as well as an outstand- SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ing record of academic achievement in his previous institutions. e School of Education collaborated with Pendleton Elementary Students should expect exciting and challenging classes with Adams on a disability awareness fair Oct. , where education majors hosted and his administrative contributions will assist the School of Busi- stations to provide students in grade – and adults at Pendleton ness in accomplishing a number of important initiatives this coming Elementary a taste of life as a person with a disability. year. Jennifer Wagner published articles in peer-reviewed journals—one New o erings from the business school beginning this fall about high-risk obesity populations and another article about include a new concentration in Entrepreneurship for the traditional research devoted to the use of young adult literature about autism undergraduate business program. In addition, an MBA with a with pre-service teachers. Also, Wagner was selected to be a CEC concentration in Health Care Administration will be o ered in the (Council for Exceptional Children) program reviewer. She is in her spring. is new program is made possible by a partnership with second term of working as the School Improvement Council Chair Baptist Easley Hospital. e school welcomes Dr. Lynn Brown-Bull- for West Pelzer Elementary. och as faculty and program coordinator for this new concentration. In May, Dr. Paul Shotsberger presented a paper, “Sustainability as a Students will bene t from her extensive background in health care, Metric for Deciding Educational Priorities and Measuring Teaching business and higher education. and Learning E ectiveness” at the biannual gathering of the Inter- Dr. Charlotte Houke, D.B.A., C.P.A. of the graduate faculty presented national Christian Community for Teacher Education (ICCTE) at the Christian Business Faculty Association conference in Toronto, Canada. A version of the conference paper has been “Making a Di erence at the Intersection of Faith and Business” in submitted for publication in the ICCTE journal. Nashville on October – . URBAN PLUNGE Course immerses SWU students in inner-city life
A group of seven Southern Wesleyan University religion students homes were dilapidated and about to fall down, while on a street a headed for two Midwestern urban centers for a taste of life and min- block over, the houses appeared to be well-cared-for. istry di erent in many ways from ministry taking place in the “Bible “It’s not only the houses that show abandonment. Like the Belt” environment of the Central campus. houses, the people who live in the ghetto show, feel and re ect aban- As this group of students “walked alongside” residents living donment,” Mills said. in the poorest areas of Milwaukee and Chicago, any preconceived “I began to see people as the Lord sees them—this is incredibly notions they had were challenged as they got to know people and di cult,” said Stephanie Snyder of Simpsonville. “To see people became more aware of their situations. as the Lord sees people is to set aside all of your prejudices (that e SWU students were taking part in Urban Ministry Plunge, o en times you did not even know you had) and rid yourself of all a course o ered for the rst time by the university’s Division of assumptions and let the Lord take hold of your heart.” Religion. Gonlag added that the students were introduced to Inhabit, a e Urban Ministry Plunge considered the question “What ministry whose aim is to restore neighborhoods, which includes would Jesus do in the context of the city?” e ministries visited doing rehab on boarded-up houses. Christians are recruited to live are living out an incarnational theology, attempting to live as Jesus in these homes, where they seek to touch lives in the surrounding would by moving into the community and becoming neighbors to neighborhood through mentoring, Bible studies and other activities. bring the transforming love of Christ “with skin on.” While in Milwaukee, they stayed in some of the rehabbed homes. e students, mostly from small towns and mostly from the e students also traveled to Chicago and JUSTembrace, a Carolinas, spent the rst four days in Milwaukee at Transformation ministry organized by Southern Wesleyan graduate Sherilyn Sheets, City Church. Milwaukee was recently considered the fourth poorest whom everyone calls “Sher.” As Chicago continues to make news city in the nation, according to Jason Butler, lead pastor at Transfor- headlines for its violent crime rate, Sheets has been living as a mis- mation City Church. sionary in the city’s North Side neighborhood of Uptown for the past “We had sessions in Milwaukee on incarnational theology, sys- four years. Known for its ethnic and economic diversity, Uptown is temic problems in urban areas, on urban youth ministry and urban home to thousands of Chicago’s most vulnerable people. During the children’s ministry,” said Mari Gonlag, professor of religion and chair last three years, Sheets has lived in and run a hospitality house called of Southern Wesleyan’s Division of Religion. “One a ernoon we did JUSTembrace, where she throws dozens of parties each year for the a prayer walk around the neighborhood.” marginalized in her neighborhood. As Madalyn Mills of Kernersville, N.C., went with others on Some students, including Mills, entered a soup kitchen dressed in the prayer walk, she noticed stark di erences—on one street many a manner similar to someone who is homeless.
Arriving in Chicago are Amber Collins of Millsboro, Del.; Stephanie Snyder of Simpson- ville; Mari Gonlag, chair of Southern Wesleyan University’s Division of Religion; Emily McClendon; Champ Squires of Alcolu (inside van); Carol Sinnamon, retired SWU director of counseling and health services; André Winters of Rockford, Mich.; Madalyn Mills of Kernersville, N.C.; and Travis Delgado of Myrtle Beach. e group took part in Urban Ministry Plunge, a new course focusing on incarnational min- istry in an urban context this past May.
“No one knew who I was, where I came from, if I had money or not, if I was educated. I wanted so badly to talk to the woman in front of me because she looked as if she wanted to talk to me, but I couldn’t say anything,” said Mills, adding that she prayed for the woman. Sheets’ neighborhood is lled with SRO (single room occupancy) buildings where the urban poor have a room. A lot of people staying in this type of housing have no families and are living alone. Just as someone might make the corner co ee shop their local hangout, Sheets has done the same at neighborhood soup kitchens and street corners to establish herself as a friend and good neighbor. Sheets’ brand of hospitality made an impact on Champ Squires of Alcolu. “A er spending three days with Sher and Jordan (a ministry intern), I think I personally saw the best expression of what it means to love your neighbor,” said Squires. “Being hospitable means you are leveling the playing eld between yourself and others—as Sher put it, ‘equalizing the power dynamic and realizing that both of you are human and are broken’,” said Andre Winters of Rockford, Mich. In his book “Dangerous Presence,” Butler writes, “ e hurting do not need our money, ideas or solutions. ey need us—in the esh. ey need our relationship, our listening ear, our hand on their shoulders. ey need our presence, not our presents.” SWU GRADUATES FIRST ‘MISTER’
Tyson Wright beams as he waits for the start of Baccalaureate services at Southern Wesleyan University. Wright is the rst to graduate from SWU in the “Call Me MISTER” (Mentors Instructing Students Toward E ective Role Models) program. Wright teaches at Chandler’s Creek Elementary School in the Greenville County School District. He received his MIS- TER jacket during a ceremony at Clemson Uni- versity this past summer. Wright, who comes from Greer, received his degree in elementary education. “We are so proud of Tyson—a wonderful role model for the MISTERs and Ambassador for Southern Wesleyan University,” said Sandra McLendon, dean of the School of Education. SWU DEDICATES SHERIFF NATIONAL GUARD MEMORIAL FLAG PLAZA
What began as an e ort to place ags at Southern Wesleyan Uni- huge ag plaza, but also a prayer plaza as we celebrate our military versity’s new athletic facilities grew into a tribute to those who have along with the religious liberty and freedom they have fought to served and continue to serve in our military. keep,” said University President Todd Voss. e plaza, located near the campus entrance, was dedicated on “ is memorial today is one of the best in South Carolina,” said Veterans Day to the late Col. Jimmy D. Sheri and his widow, Gwen Graham, who was born and raised in Central. “Every person out Anne Campbell Sheri , and to the soldiers and spouses of the S.C. here today has lost family members,” said Lt. Gov. McGill, noting National Guard, Battery C, nd Battalion (AW) (SP) rd ADA. relatives he lost to war. Col. Sheri served in the Clemson “Charlie Battery” from - Calling attention to members of the Clemson ROTC “Fightin’ . Col. Sheri graduated from SWU with an A.B. degree. Also a Tigers” battalion who escorted the U.S. ag, S.C. Adjutant Gen. SWU graduate, Anne is a retired educator who founded the Faith Livingston Jr. said, “When you saw that ag come across here, it Clayton Family Research Center at Southern Wesleyan. was very appropriate that it was carried by the future leaders of our U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham joined S.C. Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill; military.” Adjutant General Robert Livingston Jr.; S.C. Senator omas Central Mayor Martin praised Voss for his vision for SWU and Alexander, S.C. Sen. Larry Martin, S.C.; Representatives-elect Neal his desire to work with the town to achieve common goals. Collins and Gary Clary; Pickens County Council Chairman Neil “We celebrate this Plaza dedication but we celebrate so much Smith; Central Mayor Mac Martin and others in state, county and more. ese stones, bricks, concrete, seals, fountain, poles, bronze local leadership. Also present were members of Representative Je plaques and ags mean more than the sum of their parts. ey Duncan’s sta . Rev. Tim Jones represented e Wesleyan Church, signify to all passersby ‘love, honor, reverence, respect, freedom, Coach Charles Wimphrie represented SWU faculty and athletics, faith, perseverance, commitment, sacri ce, patriotism, adversity Judge Darl Fowler represented university alumni as well as the Board and triumph.’ ank you to Anne Sheri and the nd Battalion of of Trustees and Mark Cromer represented the student body. the Clemson National Guard for reminding us how special these “What started as a simple idea was transformed into a more than enduring qualities are to our community,” said vice president for
Advancement, Dr. Lisa McWherter in her welcome to guests. “In the words of Judge Darl Fowler, ‘To God be the glory!’” Other highlights included e nd U.S. Army Brass Ensem- ble from Fort Jackson, the University Singers performing patriotic selections and area Scouts leading in the Pledge of Allegiance. At the conclusion of the ceremony was a -gun salute from the Clemson ROTC Ri e Team followed by the playing of Taps by Sgt. Brent Watts of the U.S. Army, a SWU alumnus. Many businesses and individuals shared in the vision to make the plaza a reality. Its centerpiece is a large U.S. ag, donated by Sam’s Club of Easley, who also donated the South Carolina ag. McKinney Dodge of Easley donated the -foot ag pole. Special appreciation goes to Walmart, Drs. Chuck and Betty Mealy, Mike Metz and John Ross of Palmetto Insurance in Anderson. e Class of was also recognized for their donation toward additional poles, on which y the South Carolina ag, Pickens County ag, Town of Central ag, the Christian ag and the SWU ag. A celebratory dinner was held a er the dedication for dignitar- ies, donors and friends of the university. Anne Sheri , Darl Fowler, Southern Wesleyan University students unveiled a bench dedicated to the mem- Representative Clary, Town of Central Administrator Phillip Mishoe ory of student Krystal Pearce during a ceremony Oct. at the Sheri National and others addressed dinner guests. Guard Memorial Flag Plaza. Pictured from le : Amber Collins, Millsboro, Del.; e Veterans Day events were hosted by the O ce of Advance- Olivia Bush, Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.; Heather Pearce, Krystal’s mother; Kirsten ment at Southern Wesleyan University. For details about the Sheri Cosgrove; Ken Dill, university chaplain; and Gavin Potter, Student Government Association vice president. Krystal was a freshman who died in a tragic accident National Guard Memorial Flag Plaza, contact Dr. Lisa McWherter Oct. , . at [email protected] or Dr. Chuck Mealy at [email protected] or call ...
O : e Clemson Army ROTC “Fightin’ Tiger Battalion” raises the United States Flag during dedication ceremonies for the Sheri National Guard Memorial B : Anne Sheri looks on as the United States ag starts its journey up the ag- Flag Plaza at Southern Wesleyan University. National, state, county and local leaders pole. e plaza honors Anne and her late husband, Col. Jimmy D. Sheri , along with joined university administration, faculty, sta , students, alumni and the surrounding soldiers and their spouses in the S.C. National Guard, Battery C, nd Battalion (AW) community for the patriotic ceremony that took place on Veterans Day. (SP) rd ADA, Clemson National Guard.
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Student-run organizations aren’t a new thing on campuses across the refers to a historic reference to “ e College on the Hill.” nation, but what about student-run businesses? anks to a generous foundation grant, support from Pioneer Watching how his children bene ted from internships when they College Caterers, and amazing work by the campus Physical Plant were in college, Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss team, Southern Wesleyan has extensively upgraded and expanded explored ways for students to gain experience that went even deeper its previous co ee shop and snack shop space, knocking down walls than a traditional internship. and creating an inviting, multi-level area with more seating and “Evidence is signi cant that internships result in stronger appli- features that include a small moveable stage area for performances cation in and out of the classroom, better grades and greater success and events. A new co ee roaster partner has been selected as part of a er graduation in landing that rst job or graduate school accep- a commitment to providing the freshest possible product to enhance tance,” Voss said. “So it seems to follow that more intensive year-long the new menu. campus business experiences would provide even greater bene ts!” “ ese paid co ee house student interns will gain important Last fall, Southern Wesleyan opened the P.B. Wood Golf Prac- leadership skills, experience a myriad of real life business challenges tice Facility, which includes a driving range and putting green. e and results, and recognize the importance of key business qualities university also hired their rst student business interns, o ering an that include teamwork, thoroughness, cost control, marketing, cus- opportunity to manage the day-to-day operation of a new facility tomer service, product consistency, hiring and training, and contin- quickly getting noticed by area golfers. gency planning,” said Voss. Wanting to see such opportunities expand, the university is o er- e “big picture,” according to Voss, is to provide an entrepre- ing more positions to enterprising students to apply what they have neurial environment, giving students who are energetic self-starters learned in the classroom as they gain experience as part of Blue Hill a management opportunity that will provide a strong foundation Co ee & Tea Co., located in its campus life center. Two new posi- that will be in place when they graduate. tions, one in marketing and human resources and another in pur- Voss envisions the student-operated businesses on campus to chasing and accounting, have been created along with – barista be self-supporting with revenue over expenditure being slated for positions for the new gathering spot that opened in the fall. student scholarships. Additional internship options are being con- “Blue Hill” is derived from “Blue,” the school’s color, and “Hill” sidered for the future.
Students at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Blue Hill Co ee & Tea Co., located in the Jennings Campus Life Center on Southern Wesleyan University’s Central campus. NORTH APARTMENTS GET NEW LOOK
SWU’s physical plant sta have been working hard to give the North Apartments a new look. Each apartment has new laminate ooring and new lighting. At the center of the building is a new community area with exercise equipment, space for lounging around and new laundry facilities.
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is past July, Lindsey Torgerson, a business graduate, won the Duathlon National Championship in St. Paul, Minn. is rst-place nish quali es her for the World Championships in Adelaide, Australia. “ is race was a very special race for me. I had many family members and friends who showed up to this race to cheer me on,” Torgerson said. is past May, she took second place at the Cary Duathlon National Cham- pionship and went on to compete in the Duathlon World Championships at Pontevedra, Spain, where she was the rst woman from Team USA to nish, although overall she nished in th place. While disappointed over her performance in Spain, Torgerson said the experience was “a really big learning curve.” Torgerson noted that this past year she has changed the way she trains. At Human Performance Initiative Strength and Conditioning in Virginia Beach, Va., former Navy Seal Rob Stock, her coach, has put her through cutting edge training methods to take her to the next level as a duathlete. “I could not do this without all the love and support of family and friends and of course my Rock, Jesus,” she said, adding that her mother is her number one fan and never misses a race. “I am so grateful to have my very own, Southern Wesleyan University, as a sponsor and I absolutely love that I get to wear the SWU Athletics logo on my uniform again,” Torgerson said. P.B. WOOD GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITS SWU SCHOLARSHIPS
Golf teams teed o Oct. at Pickens Country Club for Southern Wesleyan University’s annual P. B. Wood Golf Tournament. e funds raised from the P.B. Wood Golf Tournament from sponsors support e Promise Fund, which pro- vides student scholarship assistance and upli s the areas of greatest need for Southern Wesleyan University.
First-Place winners of the P.B. Wood Golf Tournament were P.B. Wood, Pete Wood, Dan Wood and Tom Harding, scor- ing . Each won a set of Mizuno JPX irons. Present- ing the award was Dale Gilbert, le , of WYFF-TV. Pictured at right are Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss and Vice President for Advancement Lisa McWherter.
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Friday a ernoon is a time when weekend plans dominate thought more than a dozen students and student-athletes wishing to make processes—football, dates, hanging out with friends and relaxing. public their new found faith. On the minds of many on Southern Wesleyan University’s Harding commented that the baptisms are a “great symbol” of Central campus was a celebration, but not a celebration of the week’s SWU’s desire to partner with local Wesleyan churches in caring for hard work winding down. Word was spreading about life-changing the student body and added that they brought together student-ath- letes of many teams as well as friends in a show of support. Olivia Bush of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., recalled a conversation with friend and classmate Krystal Pearce just before fall break last year. Pearce, a tennis recruit who worked out with the track ath- letes, said she had been praying that the Lord would bring the team closer together. On Oct. , , Pearce was killed in an automobile accident as she was returning home to Delaware for fall break. Bush believes Pearce’s prayers are now being answered. Charles Wimphrie, Southern Wesleyan’s head basketball coach, hasn’t seen anything like it in his years at the university. “ ese kids are making life-changing decisions that will give them a solid foundation for the rest of their lives,” he said. Greg iel, head men’s and women’s track coach, leads a Bible study with student-athletes in the cafeteria. iel shared his story of running from the Lord when he was head track coach at the Univer- sity of South Florida, then coming to a dramatic conversion expe- rience. iel shared his own experience of the events that followed this experience and subsequent challenges he had with friends and family members who didn’t understand the change in his life. Morgan Haney had come to Southern Wesleyan from Indiana planning to run track for the Warriors. Shortly a er the start of fall semester, eil invited her to a Bible study. “I didn’t want to go at all. I ended up just stumbling into his o ce right when the Bible study was going on,” Haney said. She was unprepared for the tug on her heart and the subsequent experience she was eager to share with others. “When ( iel) asked me to pray out loud to God, it was like all chains being broken,” Haney said. “I poured out everything I had to Him and I immediately felt free.” Lavornne Taylor of Phenix City, Ala., said her life was like a roller-coaster. She was on medication to control her emotions. She told iel she felt bad and wanted to go home for a week. iel told Taylor that running from her problems wouldn’t help, and shared Bible verses with her. decisions being made by student-athletes who were reaching out to “I just prayed for God to be in my life,” Taylor said, adding that, Christ as their savior. Just a er p.m., a group of student-athletes although she still has some problems she is better able to cope with gathered on the “SWU Blue” track, locking arms and praying as them. She soon realized she no longer needed her medication and students, faculty and sta made their way toward the track. stopped taking it. “Everything is di erent just because of that one Rev. Tom Harding, pastor of ALIVE Wesleyan Church, stepped simple prayer,” she said. into a steeplechase pit lled with water, and—one by one—baptized “When I was in that water, I didn’t even feel the coldness,” said Several student-athletes received Christ as savior, then publicly proclaimed their faith at SWU’s Track Complex Sept. , being baptized by Rev. Tom Harding of ALIVE Wes- leyan Church. e baptisms took place in a steeplechase pit on the Joe. R. Gibson Track and Field.
Kayla Eison of Spartanburg. “All I heard was, ‘Forgiven, everything is spiritually. I tell them what we’re about as a school. I tell them what gone.’ I made a list previously that day of everything that was eating I’m about,” said iel. “I’ve given my testimony to recruits a couple me. I burned that letter. I haven’t thought of it since.” of times, but usually it’s about listening.” “I felt like I just needed (Christ) in my heart because I was distant iel would tell his recruits, “I’m not worried about making you from Him,” said Kia Tillman of Anderson, grateful to iel for men- a better track athlete. I’m not asking you where you’re at, but I just toring her and helping her nd Christ. want you to know all about relationships with Jesus. My dream and “( iel) is like a father gure to me because my father is not in prayer is that you’ll have a strong relationship when you walk across my life like he is supposed to be. I look up to coach as my father that stage in four years.” because he does what a father is supposed to do.” “When I recruit athletes, I never ask them where they are at PASS OFFERS NEW AVENUE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS
Southern Wesleyan University student-athletes facing challenges instructor and the program’s coordinator. “It is our hope that stu- with coursework have a new resource to help them improve their dents will experience deep transformation as they discover their grades and academic performance. God-given gi s in the context of the SWU community.” Southern Wesleyan’s PASS (Promoting Athletic Student Success) PASS is intended for student-athletes with a semester GPA of less program began this fall semester, sta ed by student a airs gradu- than . (cumulative GPA less than .) who have received academic ate interns from Clemson University and geared toward up to warnings or put on probation. student-athletes. PASS will also help Southern Wesleyan as it continues in its “ e purpose of PASS is to support student-athletes by pro- process toward full NCAA Division II membership. e facility is moting scholarship through intentional, purposeful and consistent located in the Ringsdorf Room of Rickman Library on the universi- academic accountability,” according to Emily Germain, a psychology ty’s campus in Central.
SWU GRADUATE WORKS TO ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION
From a young age, Justin Brooks has been around the construc- historical and nancial data, as well as projects. He records and tion business. Now he hopes the eld will bene t from his doctoral analyzes those projects for use in estimating and scheduling future research. projects. Brooks, who graduated from Southern Wesleyan University in Keith Poole, COO and executive vice president of operations at with a social science degree and a minor in business admin- Trehel, calls Brooks “a computer and research guru.” istration, remembers being on the job sites of his grandfather’s “We have used him in a part-time capacity leading an e ort to construction business when he was as young as ve. As he grew up, evaluate years of past work and to develop a system for cataloging Brooks would work with his grandfather, Junior Pilgrim, taking over the information in a database that is highly detailed and complex,” the business shortly a er his graduation from Southern Wesleyan. Poole said, adding that Brooks’ creativity has been a “huge asset” as Brooks originally intended to study law. He initially went to the company presents information in an intelligible way to all the college in Charleston, but returned home in a few months. Looking parties that need access to it. back, Brooks realizes God set a di erent direction for his life, build- “He has done a fabulous job and done it all with a great attitude,” ing on experience he had already accumulated. Poole said. “I think the Lord put me here at SWU for a reason. First of all, Brooks also stays actively involved ministering to children and the atmosphere here at SWU is exactly what it proclaims to be,” youth at NewSpring Church in Anderson. Brooks said. “At NewSpring, I started out just going to Fuse, a Wednesday Brooks entered Clemson University, where his master’s research night service for youth in th through th grade,” Brooks said. “I was initially focused on Building Information Modeling (BIM), but ended up getting pretty close to a group of sixth-graders and they he turned his attention to researching high performance building asked me to be their small group leader. I said ‘okay.’” He serves as a construction techniques and materials. He nished his master’s youth leader at NewSpring’s summer camp in Daytona Beach, Fla., coursework in three semesters and was invited by Clemson’s Depart- seeing more than , students in attendance this past summer. ment of Planning, Design and the Built Environment to “stay on,” to Brooks also teaches preschoolers in KidSpring and is involved in get a Ph.D. as a research and be a teaching assistant. He has served NewSpring’s community outreach where members do home repairs, as a member of Clemson’s College of Architecture, Arts and Human- such as ramps for disabled residents. ities dean’s council, faculty committee and university senate and was Drew Goldie, home group leader at NewSpring, said Justin is named a Ronald E. Knowland outstanding graduate student. As a very passionate about working with children and young adults and Southern Wesleyan student, Brooks and his team tied for rst place traveling with the youth for Gauntlet, their summer trip. in the Business Strategy Game, competing in against , “Justin is a very hard worker that is committed to his church and other teams from around the world. is making a di erence in this world in the name of Jesus Christ,” Also a volunteer builder of houses for Habitat For Humanity, Goldie said, adding that Brooks is also involved in one of the home Brooks is interested in using knowledge from his Ph.D. research to groups. make Habitat homes more energy e cient. is he believes will help “Justin is very involved and sometimes helps me lead discussion in reducing costs, allowing Habitat to build more homes and be an and teaching,” Goldie said. added bene t to the owners of Habitat homes. A lifelong resident of Six Mile, Brooks is married to Holley Laney Now deep into his Ph.D. work, Brooks has gained a deeper Brooks, who is also a Southern Wesleyan graduate. Among his favor- appreciation for his studies at Southern Wesleyan. He hopes to use ite hobbies is horseback riding on any of several Tennessee Walkers his Ph.D. to become a university professor and a consultant in the they own. construction industry. “Now that I’m advanced into the Ph.D. program, the social science background has really prepared me for the philosophy part of the Ph.D.—the social constructs, the ‘why things happen like they happen’, ‘how people see things’—I’m seeing the bene ts now,” Brooks said. Brooks is also employed by Trehel Corp., where he compiles Jackson Receives Humanitarian Award
Eric Jackson, a human services student enrolled at Southern Wesleyan Inc. for Trident United Way. University’s Charleston learning center and an equipment tech at R Inc. is a labor of love born out of Jackson’s own experiences Roper St. Francis Hospital, was named the President’s Human- growing up on Charleston’s East Side in a home “that had holes in itarian Award winner, the highest honor the hospital bestows on a the oor, roaches in the wall, a broken stove and o en very little teammate. food in the refrigerator.” Jackson was recognized for his dedication to mentoring teenagers Jackson isn’t interested in pointing ngers to blame others for from troubled neighborhoods. Jackson is the founder of R Inc., an orga- problems; he is committed to “stepping up” with solutions. From the nization whose name stands for “Real Talk, Real Action, Real Results.” beginning, he has wanted to help teens who were at a disadvantage “For this man, ‘healing all people with compassion, faith and excel- socially, economically and academically and has a message, “school lence’ is a mission carried out well beyond the walls of Bon Secours can be cool,” that he backs up with educational, fun activities. St. Francis Hospital,” said David Dunlap, the hospital’s president, as he R Inc. has grown and now serves more than youth age eight prepared to announce Jackson’s award during Leadership Development through their teens. eir latest projects, according to Jackson, are Institute at Trident Technical College. establishing a new teen center dedicated to promoting education and Deeply moved when he learned he was being awarded, Jackson said fun in a safe environment for the youth of Charleston. Another pro- “to God be the glory.” gram, “Kids Cook,” promotes healthy eating habits for youngsters. To be honored in such a way was “a total surprise,” according to Jackson said their focus is not only on teens but now on “bridge” Jackson, who thought he was there to make a presentation about R programs for - year olds. In addition to tutoring and sports, R Jackson Receives Humanitarian Award
Inc. has taken youngsters to Gibbes Art Gallery, Sky Zone and rock management degree from SWU, serves as R Inc.’s CEO. climbing at James Island County Park. Jackson wants to organize Jackson maintains that putting God rst is the key to his ability trips where teens served by R Inc. travel out of town to visit colleges to balance his work at Roper St. Francis and R Inc., with church and and other destinations to expand the view of the world around them. his studies at Southern Wesleyan. Now working on his human ser- “Just seeing that the community we’re serving understands what vices degree at SWU’s Charleston learning center, Jackson sees both we’re doing and is supporting us from the ground up, having the spiritual and professional bene ts from being in class at Southern parents’ and grandparents’ support—having the kids come in and Wesleyan. participate—the most important thing is the community sees we’re “We start class with devotionals; I use that for my focus during genuine and dedicated,” Jackson said. the week. It gets me deeper into the Word,” Jackson said. “Profes- Jackson says family members never question the need to get up sionally, a lot of the courses I’m taking help me understand how to early in the mornings or to come home late because of hours spent work with my team in R about programming,” he said. volunteering. “ e faculty and sta have been so supportive. ey make sure ”My family is a part of R Inc. We pray together. My wife teaches your schedule ts your busy life. Professors who have knowledge Sunday school, and we take some of our participants to church about human services share so much vital information in their expe- on Sunday,” he said. “We just want to let people see that we can riences,” he said. Jackson credits one of his professors, Dr. Ronald work together as a family to help our community.” Jackson’s wife, Dickerson, for giving him grant-writing ideas. e professor is also Kimberly Perrineau-Jackson, who earned her master of science in considering becoming a board member for R Inc. KEITH CONNOR A Legacy of Leadership On and O the Field Dr. Keith Connor, professor of physical education since 1969, guided Southern Wesleyan University into a modern era of intercollegiate athletic competition. During his tenure, which spanned fi ve decades, Connor has coached many of the university’s teams and was instrumental in taking several teams to the NCCAA and NAIA national tournaments. In 1992, Connor was recognized by the naming of the university baseball fi eld in his honor. In 2005, he was named as the fi rst inductee into the Southern Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame. Current Athletic Director Chris Williams interviewed Connor about his legacy of leadership.
WILLIAMS: Tell us about when you came to Southern Wesleyan How did intercollegiate athletics get started here? University, then known as Central Wesleyan College. Dr. Bob Nash and I took (intercollegiate athletics) to the board and CONNOR: I came here as a high school senior and college fresh- got it approved. e rst game was in basketball at Toccoa Falls man. It was the last year we had the academy—I took senior English College—we won that game. In fact, in games the rst season we and the rest of college work. were –. It went and it just exploded a er the rst couple of years.
Tell us about how you were hired as a faculty member. A er starting athletics in , where did it go from there?
I was actually stationed in Korea. is was in and along about We started soccer in . I was the rst soccer coach. I knew noth- Christmas, I felt a call going into some type of Christian education ing about soccer. I spent the summer before reading up as much as I work. My grandfather married Dr. (Claude) Rickman’s wife’s parents could about soccer. Our rst game we played we had on the eld, many years before that. My parents had a good relationship with nine of them had never seen a soccer game before in their lives. I Dr. Rickman. He said, ‘Do you think Keith would be interested went to the referee before the rst game and said ‘you’ll probably in coming back and teaching at CWC?’ I was going to be the rst have to explain the rules to us as we go along because we don’t have fulltime physical education person because I had a master’s degree a clue what we’re doing.’ at rst game we played the Citadel and in physical education from UNC Chapel Hill. we got beat -.
Our rst game we played we had on the eld, nine of them had never seen a soccer game before in their lives. Everybody wanted us on their schedule because we were such a ter- rible soccer team. Coaches get yers in the mail from players trying to sell themselves and I get this one letter from a high school coach up in Alexandria, Va. T.C. Williams High School. I ended up going “I appreciate Dr. Connor for to Alexandria and recruited ve foreign players. e next year we went from a - - record to a -- record. his work ethic, leadership and caring attitude for the student- athletes at SWU. Several ath- letes under his tutelage have gone into professional ranks and credit Dr. Connor for shaping and molding their lives while students at SWU. He cared for me as a student-athlete and believed in me as a professional by hiring me to my rst head coaching opportunity as wom- en’s basketball coach at SWU. I will always be thankful to him for his guidance and what he has meant to my life.” Few people realize you were also doing play-by-play on a local radio station. Tell us about that. CHARLES WIMPHRIE We did it for a couple of years (WSNW-AM, Seneca). We went to , USC Aiken and broadcast the rst half. At hal ime I was told there was a special event, which would make the half time longer than the usual minutes. ey ended up taking or minutes and I’m trying to think of everything I can talk about to ll that minutes. “We were in school together at en when I got back home I found out I talked for minutes and CWC. I’ve known him a good we weren’t even on the air. A storm had hit and there was not any connection. long while and he’s solid as a rock. Overall, he’s a man of What sports did you coach? absolute integrity. He would tell I coached men’s soccer, women’s you the truth even if it hurt him. basketball, women’s volleyball, women’s so ball and baseball. He had strong character. I guess I covered a couple of times for he got that from his mom and cross country. dad. If I wanted someone to tell Volleyball started in . We me straight he would tell me.” went to the NCCAA National Tournament in Chicago, played DON WOOD at Trinity Christian College. , Going up there we had a school van and we had players, lug- gage and everything else in a seat van. at was really tough, so one of our players’ father loaned us his van. On the way back down, the lights started getting dim on the van, and the alternator ended up going bad, so it drained the battery. We were somewhere up in Tennessee around Knoxville about four hours away. It’s like o’clock in the morning. Nothing is open. We drove from Knoxville, Tenn., all the way back here with “Two of the most important the lead van having lights, and the van behind the lights were just dim to not at all, about six feet apart. men in my life are my Dad and Keith Connor. e way Also, the so ball team went to the NAIA national tournament in Nebraska. We gured we would be gone ve days and ended up Keith Connor lived, he was a being gone days. It rained and rained. About every couple of role model. He was a humble, days I would have to call back the university and say wire me some servant-hearted guy. I played money because we’re still stuck. We gured on going out, losing two and coming back. I also remember when we went to the district men’s soccer under Keith Con- tournament at Lander University. We won our rst game—we really nor from -. Keith said, didn’t have any fans there. We won our second game—didn’t have any fans. ird game, we had a few fans to show up and then the ‘Admit what you don’t know, fourth game we were playing for the championship. ey brought in deal with it and nd those who a busload and a couple of carloads of fans down for the champion- know.’ ere is zero I’ve done in ship game and we ended up beating Lander, the top-seeded team. athletic work not greatly in u- We joined the National Christian College Athletic Association in enced by this guy.” our third year. We played our rst NAIA school in , which was Lander University. We joined the NAIA in ’ or ’. We’re out of it DAN WOOD now as of June . . How did the Warrior mascot begin?
e ‘Warriors’ came up basically with Dr. Rickman, Paul Wood and “I love and respect Coach I putting our heads together and then we basically picked out the Connor more than words can little warrior—that’s basically how the mascot came about. In those days, you just sort of made a decision and went on with it. express. He was like a father to all the girls on the team. We What were the colors? How did you decide on blue and gold? Was that already a university color? were one, big, happy family— we ate together, played together, We had to have uniforms. When we decided to have basketball or prayed together. Coach gave me we had to buy uniforms, blue and gold sounded like good colors. an opportunity to attend college on a so ball scholarship and,
PHOTOS : Connor and his family at the dedication of Dr. Keith in addition to an education, I Connor Baseball Field. Keith and Jamella Connor are pictured with children Erin, Christiana (Ti any) and Jamin. -: . Connor coaching soccer. . Connor had a person who invested in carrying the academic mace at graduation. . Connor coaching soccer. . Connor with me and loved me through the Dr. James Bross, le , and Dr. P.B. Wood, right. ‘growing up years!’”
THE ROASTING OF KEITH CONNOR JOY BRYANT An Entertaining Evening of Memories and Laughter , SAVE THE DATE THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015
To sponsor the event or purchase tickets, call the SWU Advancement O ce at 864.644.5006 WILSON TO COORDINATE COMMUNITY-BASED MINISTRY
Rev. Dustin Wilson, a religion graduate and pastor of Freedom stakeholders from di erent cultural backgrounds has been a vital Roots, a compassionate ministry in East Spencer, N.C., is now the asset to our common missional work,” Smith said. “Dustin’s chief coordinator of the Community-Based Ministry Movement of e qualities have been his integrity, gi of discernment and neighbor- Wesleyan Church under the Spiritual Formation Department. hood hospitality. We keep each other accountable and energized to Jeremy Summers, director of spiritual formation for e Wes- do our mutual work. We do family life together and create collabora- leyan Church, says Wilson will take the lead in a team devoted to tive space for local community leaders.” community-based ministry. “Overall, Dustin’s passion for Christ and kingdom is both win- Summers said that Wilson “lives out his faith Biblically in engag- some and authentic. I am grateful that this brother is in my life and ing the community around him.” He added that Wilson lives out the in the life of our community.” mandate of “making disciples of all nations.” “In May of this year, we organized a one-day conference called, Wilson, along with his wife, Rev. Hannah Dawalt Wilson (also ‘Community Based Ministry Café,’ for leaders to educate them on a SWU graduate) and their three daughters moved into East the way we do community development and how it can be rooted in Spencer, a historically African-American community in North our faith,” Wilson said. “ e key has been empowering local leaders. Carolina. It has created lots of energy.” “Before moving, we drove down Long Street in East Spencer and Wilson has joined an African-American pastor friend, Rev. saw a sign for a grand opening of a café, the ‘No Name Café.’ e Timothy Bates, who started a prayer and presence group called the spirit of the Lord spoke to me and said that’s how people from that Nightcrawlers. On Friday nights, the Nightcrawlers hit the streets at area view themselves,” Wilson said. “In that, God said you’re to move p.m. marching, singing and o ering fellowship and encourage- there and plant hope.” ment to those who come alongside of them. Wilson recalled a young e Wilsons spent the rst two years listening to the community man who tried to turn his life around and started coming to Night- and gaining their trust, overcoming socioeconomic and racial barri- crawler marches. Unfortunately, his life was one day cut short as he ers to open doors. was shot and killed on the street. e following Friday, Nightcrawl- “Now we eat with our neighbors and break bread together,” ers gathered at the spot where he was murdered, and held prayer. Wilson said, adding that they started a garden area on their property “Nightcrawlers have also been known to dissolve tense street as well as other gardens in the community—something he main- activity,” Wilson said. “When they see plus people singing praise tains is critical because East Spencer is a food desert. ere are no to Jesus, the guys ghting each other stop and some join hands and grocery stores or produce stands located within walking distance pray with us.” for residents, many of whom have limited transportation. “We try to Wilson hopes to build from these experiences from East Spen- inspire others to garden and be good stewards of the land. ere’s an cer as he co-labors with others in the community-based ministry ownership aspect—it makes them feel empowered,” he said. movement. Wilson also built partnerships with African-American pastors Summers commented that community-based ministries will be and community leaders and began conducting basketball camps at a a vehicle where teams work with churches and faith-based organiza- local park. tions to disciple the community. “In this area, there’s not much for youth to do; this is a way to “We’re doing more development type work—integrating the o er a positive alternative to that,” said Wilson, adding that several church into the community,” Summers said, adding that they work hundred youth come to the camps. During one camp, NBA former to build relationships with community organizers and community player, now coach Bobby Jackson, talked to the youth about peer o cials. pressure and not giving in and gave his own testimony. His story was “At the end of the day, what’s important is how we disciple the especially inspiring because he grew up playing basketball on the community,” Summers said, noting that Wilson will carry on the courts where the camp was held. vision behind community-based ministry and connect with pastors Pastor Anthony Smith, a local pastor and friend serving on the in various ministry areas. board for Freedom Roots, says Wilson is “a salt of the earth kind of For details about what God is doing through Freedom Roots, brother” whose passion for Christ is authentic. visit freedomroots.net. “His humility and ability to connect with community
is is for My Brother by Christopher Heironimus
Christopher Heironimus, a December business graduate from Southern Wesleyan University’s Charleston learning center, will wear his brother’s tassel on his cap—part of a promise he kept to his brother. Heironimus shared his thoughts with SWU in this letter. M . Not only be cool for our parents. We never got that chance. did we have the typical relationship that brothers do, we had one On April , , a man ran a stop sign and struck my broth- of a mentor/mentee as well. Chase looked to me for answers to er’s car in the driver’s door, killing him instantly. I cannot begin to anything from girls, school, and life in general. Due to our age dif- describe the pain, anger and loss my family felt losing such a huge ference, my wife has been in his life from his age of seven months. part of our lives. I will never forget that call at : in the morning When we tried to explain the concept of a sister-in-law, he would get and my stepdad telling me my brother was gone. upset and say, “No, Denise is my sister.” is led to some interesting A er a few months, I decided to keep my promise to him as a conversations as we had to explain to people that his “brother and way to honor him. He and I held many secrets together and I felt I sister” were not married to people when he was a little boy! owed it to him to keep my end of the deal. Chase was always a star student, even being o ered to skip a At years old and working a full time job, there was nothing grade. is held true until his freshman year in high school when he easy for me about doing this, but I knew I had to keep my word. ended up hanging with the wrong crowd. We were raised in a Chris- ere is a bond between brothers that cannot be broken, even in the tian home with a mother whose faith always appeared unshakeable absence of life. to us. is was proven to me in watching her deal with the loss of My original goal was to simply achieve my BSBM—that’s what her youngest child. He was actually expelled from school his fresh- I had promised. I upped the challenge to myself by trying to do it man year and was sent to a secondary school in order to be able to with honors. I now intend on completing my MBA as well. ough I earn a few high school credits. will not graduate with honors, I will honor him by walking the stage Upon returning to his regular school, Wagener Salley High as promised. School, he met the Command Sargent Major of the JROTC unit. I had the idea to wear his tassel as another way to honor him. is is when his life turned around. He became the h ranked drill A er all, if not for him and the promise we made, I would not be team ri e spinner in the nation, leading his school to the nationals here doing this. My mother is not aware that I have this planned and in Daytona Beach, Fla., two years in a row. A er graduation, he it should be a nice, though bittersweet, surprise for her. Chase and I remained with his team as a coach and, a er his death, his former always told each other, “I got your back.” I would ask myself what a Duo partner (then a Senior) went back and won Nationals again. degree at my age would really do for me and I was ready to give up A er graduation, we discussed many times what he wanted to do on school. My mother and my wife would always remind me, “Stay with his future. He always wanted to be a mechanic or have some- strong, he’s got your back.” Having his tassel hanging from my cap is thing to do with automobiles. I coached him on how to approach a way to feel that we are graduating together and feeling as though our parents with the school of his choice. Our stepdad o ered to pay he is with me. If I wasn’t granted permission to wear it, I intended for his education anywhere he wanted to go. He chose a tech school on carrying it in my hand. in Texas and had already set up everything he needed to get in. Our I am here today because of the love and support of my mother, biggest discussion was whether or not to join the military rst. We stepdad, my loving wife and desire to honor a promise between nally settled on going to school and joining the National Guard. brothers. He had one condition—that I nish my schooling that I had ank you for allowing me to tell his story and honoring his started in at Southern Wesleyan University. I agreed. We had memory by allowing me to wear his tassel. I cannot express what that hoped to graduate around the same time—we just thought it would means to me. My brother was and is a very large part of who I am.
Chris Heironimus, le , and his brother, Chase Ray, right. 2014
SWU alumni, along with their family and friends joined current stu- dents at Central to “Fill the Hill” during Homecoming, Oct. 24 and 25. Highlights of this year’s Homecom- ing included “Co ee with the President,” the fi rst Homecoming Parade along Wesleyan Drive, reunion luncheons, games for the young and “young at heart,” and “SWU Blues and BBQs” to wrap up Saturday’s activities. In athletics, Warriors teams faced o Conference Carolinas Foes North Greenville University in volleyball and soccer. The Warriors Volleyball Team defeated NGU 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-12), the Men’s Soccer Team defeated NGU 7-1 and the Women’s Soccer Team fell to NGU 1-0. Saturday’s activities began with Run2Fall, a 5k race run through the Central campus, won by Alex Pena of Ander- son. Madalyn Mills, a religion major from Kernersville, N.C., was crowned Homecom- ing Queen; and Mark Cromer, a biology major from Temperance, Mich., was crowned 2. Homecoming King. The Warriors Volleyball Team won the parade fl oat competition.
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1. The Warrior mascot relaxes with a group of students before the SWU vs. NGU game at Childs 3. From left: Patrick Hampton of Spartanburg, Nathan Stegenga of Pickens, Curtis Burkhalter of Soccer Field. 2. Rev. Eddie Gray (’85) of Kings Mountain, N.C., left, with his mother-in-law Northport, Ala., and Jonathan Stegenga of Pickens mastered the “giant Jenga” during tailgating Martha Evatt (’41) and with Sally Wood (’67), walk across the grounds of Bryant Lodge after outside Tysinger Gymnasium. 4. Students dressed in “Warrior” garb run across Childs Soccer Field 1. reunion luncheons. Evatt and Wood are also retired SWU employees. prior to the start of the Men’s Soccer game vs. North Greenville University. The “Warrior Run” is a new tradition, now in its second year. Want to create a lasting legacy? A legacy that will pay eternal dividends?
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If so, call 864.644.5013 or visit myplannedgift.givingplan.net. Toll Free: 855.644.5008 Creating your legacy may be as simple as calling your insurance agent. Also, please remember SWU in your last will & testament. If you choose to remember SWU in your will for , or more, you will become a member of Southern Wesleyan University’s ! Join me today in ensuring Christian Higher Education thrives at SWU for generations to come. e youth today are tomorrow’s leaders. Your gi s and mine will continue the essential Kingdom-building work in Christ’s name. ank you for leading by example and making a lasting di erence in the lives of others. To God Be e Glory! Darl e Bible tells us, “To whom much is given, much is expected!” We have been blessed far beyond what we could ever return through our donations, and God has helped us stand on the shoulders of giants who have given donations of food, time, and especially their funds. Part of giving is receiving, just as being blessed is the open door to be a blessing. When we think of the young lives who feel a call from God to come to SWU to prepare to be a blessing to their world, we have determined that there is also a call from God for His people to support their education with our time and our nances. As God has blessed our e orts, He has rewarded us by watching students who have achieved in their academics, greatly appreciated their scholarships, and pushed themselves to do what they needed to do to show their personal appreciation for the nancial assistance they received. e nancial donations that we have made have been like small seeds that have been planted in the hearts of the students, and now we have the opportunity to see them develop their minds, but most importantly is the development of their hearts and their desire to be all that pleases God. We count our giving to the university as a privilege. Being close to campus helps us see a variety of special projects. For times when we are away from campus, opportunities are given for donating to causes that the administration and students feel are important. Trying to do our part now will pave the way for SWU in the future to reach more students with a quality education and an opportunity for them to draw closer to God.
D . C B M ‘FREEDOM’S CADENCE’ TO EXTEND UNIVERSITY SINGERS’ OUTREACH OVERSEAS
rough Operation Freedom’s Cadence, the University Singers are Carr will travel to these bases in Germany and Italy, accompanied planning a tour in May to perform and minister at chapel services in by the University Singers. Also accompanying them will be Dr. Karl Germany and Italy. Westfall, former district superintendent and current SWU pas- e tour is planned for May - , , and fund-raising e orts tor-in-residence, as a cultural expert. Westfall has extensive expe- have begun. rience conducting tours throughout Europe. Details are still being “Our purpose is to share our music with military service mem- worked out, according to Carr. Also accompanying the group will bers and assist the chaplains in their command religious program,” also be Rev. Ken Dill, university chaplain, and Jane Dill, chair of the said Gary Carr, military endorser for e Wesleyan Church. “We Division of Fine Arts. Lewis Knight, the university’s media com- have tentatively scheduled visits to military units in the Frankfurt munication program coordinator, plans to take four to six students and Garmisch areas of Germany and Venice and Naples in Italy.” along to report on the trip, videotaping and photographing all of Plans to take the University Singers tour overseas grew out of a the activities and reporting on a blog-like website each night and conversation Carr had with Rev. Gail Kerstetter as they discussed making a “Webumentary” of the trip. the success of the University Singers’ ministry and considered future “We may also be visiting ministries in Germany and Italy that directions for the ministry. have a liations to work with the military,” Carr said. “One is “Gail said the Lord was telling her ‘we could do something Cadence International, a ministry to overseas service members.” more,’” Carr said. “I presented this idea of traveling around country Cadence, headquartered in Denver, provides hospitality houses or we could go forward into Europe.” overseas for service members. Carr noted that the University Singers are raising their own “We are going to also get to visit some beautiful spaces in Europe support to cover the cost of airline tickets, lodging and meals. Carr and sing in some of the prettiest places on earth,” Carr said, adding estimated the costs to be “in excess of ,.” that the tour will take the ministry of the University Singers to a In his capacity as a military endorser for e Wesleyan Church, new level. “ is is what makes us unique among all the (Wesleyan) schools. ey not only do wonderful per- formances but are a tremendous ministry to their audience,” Carr said. To nd out how you can help, con- tact Rev. Gail Kerstetter, director of music ministry and outreach, at ( ) - or email [email protected]. For details about Cadence, go to cadence.org.
FRONT ROW: Katy Dyches, Kayleigh Bray, Gail Kerstet- ter; MIDDLE ROW: Cameron Tarrant, Kaitlin Mosley, Caitlyn Gardner, Lauren Schaupp, Bob Kerstetter; BACK ROW: Tanner Lambert, Ryan Hendricks, Ryan Kivett, Zach Ford NICHOLSON-MITCHELL CAMPAIGN REACHES % OF GOAL by Dr. Robert Black
At Southern Wesleyan University, the Doxology is practically the school song.
It was sung at our founding, history tells us, and it has been sung countless times since, through good times and bad. Recently it was sung again when President Todd Voss announced the receipt of a gi to the university of more than million from an anonymous donor estate, with , of that amount going toward the capital campaign for the much-anticipated Nicholson-Mitchell Christian Ministry Center. e gi , largest to date in the Nicholson-Mitchell campaign, pushed the total in cash and pledges over the million-dollar mark. en God heaped blessing on top of blessing! On the heels of that generous gi , previous university trustee J. D. Fralin o ered an additional , as a generous matching gi . And the matching teams for that gi ? Our own South Carolina District Superintendent Buddy Rampey and ALIVE Wesleyan’s senior pastor Tom Harding announced , coming from the district and , from its largest church. (Both the district and the church had also given previously as well.) at means that a total of ,, has now been raised toward the . million needed to purchase and renovate the former campus church facility. We’re at percent of our goal. Every gi now will help us over the top. e Nicholson-Mitchell Center will not only preserve the historic stone church building in the middle of the SWU campus but will also continue and expand its mission of Kingdom service. e re-commissioned facility will become the home of the university’s Division of Religion and will be the base for innova- tive approaches to preparing students for e ective ministry in an increasingly post-Christian society. Alumni and friends of the university continue to work hard to make this dream a reality. Many have made contributions in memory or in honor of a family member, a pastor, a district or denominational leader, or a SWU faculty member or administrator who impacted their lives. A mini-campaign mounted by friends of David and Shirley Duncan to raise , to name the new Children’s Minis- try Lab in honor of the Duncans has successfully reached its goal, and another to name the Youth Ministry Lab in memory of Jimmy Johnson is well underway. Other naming opportunities are still available, ranging from stained glass win- dows in the remodeled chapel to classrooms and o ces throughout the building’s two wings. Several members of the Nicholson-Mitchell Steering Committee cel- Your gi will make a di erence! See www.swu.edu/NMCenter for details, or call ebrate the passing of the million-dollar mark in the capital campaign. ( ) - . Online giving is one option. However you choose to give, be sure Pictured from le to right: Committee Co-Chair Bob Black; Joy to specify if your gi is intended for any particular project within the campaign. Bryant; Buddy Rampey; President Todd Voss; Committee Co-Chair Movements o en nd a tipping point, when momentum becomes so great that James Wiggins; James Capps; Vice-President for Advancement Lisa it triggers a sudden avalanche of support from those who realize that the end is in McWherter; Glenda Hoyle; and Mari Gonlag. sight. at’s our prayer for the Nicholson-Mitchell campaign in the wake of these wonderful gi s. We’re ready to sing the Doxology once again. ALUMNI NEWS
Dacusville Elementary. A native of Dublin, Ireland, Bolger moved to the U.S. at age , attending SWU on a soccer scholarship. M and V J L celebrated their th wedding anniversary in July. D. D. J W recently published “Our Hearts Strangely B S , a business graduate, was elected to the board of Warmed: A Practical eology for Worship in the Wesleyan Tra- the School District of Pickens County, representing his hometown dition.” is is a companion to an earlier work “ e Battle Lines of Liberty. He is director of Tri-County Technical College’s Easley of Worship: Finding a Place of Truce and Trust.” Watts, an Oxford Campus and QuickJobs Training Centers. Foundation Fellow, returned to Oxford University, Oxford, England in May to begin work on his next text title “Ethical Dilemmas in Genesis: From Failure to Grace.” J R, a music education graduate, was named by the School District of Pickens County as one of four nalists for the Teacher of the Year. Roper teaches music and gi ed and talented e board of trustees of the John de la Howe School in McCormick classes at McKissick Elementary School, Easley. recently named Seneca native D W to serve as agency head/president. He had been serving as interim president of the , school since February. M E T was born Oct. to F and A T . Aaron is the son of Rev. Dave Tolan, SWU missions mobilizer. R. P D graduated from Hebrew Union College— Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio on May . He received a Ph.D. in Judaic, Hebrew, and Cognate Studies, the empha- L L L was born Nov. , to David and K - sis being in the History of Interpretation. Dr. Dongell’s dissertation is B L . Lahna was welcomed by her big brother entitled “ e Evaluation of Paul’s Education in the Greek and Latin Landon, age . Fathers.” R M , a SWU graduate from Ontario, Canada, who J B was ordained into e Wesleyan Church during a played on the Warriors Baseball Team, is currently the strength/ ceremony July at ALIVE Wesleyan Church in Central. She is the conditioning coach in the Toronto Blue Jays Farm System with the university’s executive director of alumni and constituent relations Lansing Lugnuts of the Midwest League. Last year, he was with Blue and is a member of Pickens View Wesleyan Church. Jays in the Gulf Coast League. J R T was born in Lexington, Ky. May to T B, an education graduate and veteran educator in R (L ) T and Liles Taylor. Jolee weighed in at lb. the Upstate, was named principal of Wren Elementary School in oz. and was inches long. Proud grandparents include M Anderson School District One. Bolger was principal at Ravenel Ele- (’) and V J L (’). mentary in Oconee County, and was previously assistant principal at J D T was born July to R. M and E (W-
) T . Mark is the Assistant Pastor at Bessemer City First. Education Partners of Aiken County Public Schools from school- D W , a religion graduate and spiritual leader of the level winners. Freedom Roots compassionate ministry in Salisbury, N.C., is now the coordinator of the Community Based Ministry Movement of e A A an English graduate, married Jason Shive Wesleyan Church under the Spiritual Formation Department. M a y . , E C began his position as coordinator for alumni A and J F L welcomed a new son, relations and special events at SWU in June. I T L , into the world July at : a.m. He’s / W D was named band director for Scott’s Branch High inches long and weighs lbs. oz. Adam is custodial manager and School, Summerton. a graduate; Jennie is a graduate. T MG , a pre-medicine/pre-dentistry graduate, gradu- ated from the University of Kentucky May with her master’s in M DR , children’s pastor at Smith Chapel public health. Her plans are to continue studies at VCOM (Virginia Wesleyan Church, Liberty, was ordained into e Wesleyan Church College of Osteopathic Medicine) in Spartanburg. during a ceremony July at ALIVE Wesleyan Church in Central. T P began his position as associate vice president for devel- J D , associate pastor at Providence Wesleyan opment at SWU in October. Church in Summerville, was ordained into e Wesleyan Church A R began her position as administrative assistant to the VP during a ceremony July at ALIVE Wesleyan Church in Central. for advancement at SWU in August. Congratulations to F and D R (Iglesia C S , a forensic science graduate, married Jarid Wesleyana El Camino) on the birth of a son, W S , Johnson Sept. . on April , weighing lbs., oz. and inches long. He is wel- comed into the family by big brother Christian, and proud maternal grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Dumar Camacho (Iglesia Wesleyana J G, a psychology graduate, was named Teaching Parent of Amistad Cristiana). Deysi is a music graduate. the Year at Tamassee DAR School in Salem. V R of Easley, a SWU human resource management (’) and master of ministry (’ ) graduate, was appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley to serve on Tri County Technical College’s Commission. Ramsey retired in as the CBO for the College of Health, Educa- tion and Human Development at Clemson University. J and D C welcomed their son, R A C, into the world on July . Jamin is the son of K C, professor of physical education and former athletic director; and J C, who served on the SWU sta . D R, a MED graduate of SWU’s North Augusta learning center, was named as a nalist in the Teacher of the Year Honor Court. She is a mathematics teacher at South Aiken High School. Redd was among a select group of nalists chosen by Public
A P , a December MBA graduate, is currently N.C., Feb. . He is survived by his wife of years, Rachel Moore- regional director of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He feels eld Quarles (’) a son, Jay Quarles, a daughter, Renee Cook, seven his SWU degree will be put to good use as he transitions into his granddaughters, and one great granddaughter. Quarles pastored new duties. Wesleyan churches in South Carolina and North Carolina. L S , a teacher at Heritage Elementary School, was named among nalists for Greenville County Schools’ Teacher of E B , Highland, Md., passed away June . Ellen was the Year. Sta ord is a MEDAS graduate from Travelers Rest. the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Lowell and Mary Faith Jennings C S and R P were married May . Crystal and the sister of Janene Bryson. is a forensic science graduate and Ryan is a biology graduate. STUDENT P G of Seneca passed away Aug. . E K married Dalton Johnson May . King is a biology major. EMPLOYEES R H of Westminster passed away June . L A , professor of education, along with her hus- band Michael Anderson and big brother Grant Anderson, welcomed EMPLOYEES into their family Anitra Kristine Anderson, adopted May at four W M , passed away July . Winnie served Southern days old, weighing pounds and inches long. Wesleyan University for more than years, serving as an adminis- S F , assistant professor of education and coordinator of trative assistant in Student Life and as residence director of Eagles eld studies, was selected to participate as a scorer in the Pilot Praxis Rest. Performance Assessment for Teachers to be held by ETS in Prince- S R , chair of the Science Division and professor of biol- ton, N.J. Sandra McLendon, dean of the School of Education, said, ogy, passed away Nov. , a er a two-year battle with cancer. She also “this is a tremendous honor and responsibility for Professor Finley served as the director of the Honors Program at SWU, and in , as well a plus for the School of Education, because she can pass this she was honored as Faculty Member of the Year. e Dr. Susan T. knowledge on to the teacher candidates and the School of Education Rouse Memorial Honors Research Scholarship was established by faculty.” the Rouse Family in her honor. L MW , vice president for advancement, was elected R S , the former secretary for Couseling and Health Ser- as board chair for the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce. She vices, passed away peacefully on July, at the Rainey Hospice House received the gavel from outgoing chair Catherine Sullivan during in Anderson. the Chamber’s membership luncheon June at Southern Wesleyan’s H W , longtime professor of education, passed away at Central campus. his home June . Funeral services were held for Waters June and a memorial service took place Sept. , both at Southern Wesleyan University. STUDENTS IN MEMORIAM S A, an AGS student at the Charleston learning center, died Aug. a er battling a brain tumor. She was a true warrior as she endured treatments and countless visits to the doctor and medi- M . V R C D , Winston Salem, N.C., cal facilities. passed away July . R B , an undergraduate student at the Charleston learning A L R H , Savannah, Ga., passed away center, passed away Aug. . He honorably served in the US Navy, was March , . a proud member of Solomon’s Masonic Lodge Number , and was a dedicated employee with Santee Cooper. L W C , Irmo, passed away March . C D , an AGS student in General Studies at the Central campus, died unexpectedly Sept. . Her funeral was Sept. . M H , a transfer to SWU’s traditional program B T. M, Albemarle, N.C., passed away April . from Tri-County Technical College, died Aug. . PASTOR AND FRIEND D H , Forest City, N.C., passed away Aug. , . R. W T of Myrtle Beach passed away June . Tippey is a retired pastor of the South Carolina District. R. J. M Q , S. passed away in his home in Maiden, HONOR ROLL OF DONORS GIFTS THAT WERE MADE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2014
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First Baptist Church, Clemson, SC Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Elrod (, ) Mr. James Owens ( ) First Wesleyan Church of Kannapolis, NC Mr. Kevin Etheredge ( ) Dr. Joshua Paul ( ) Helen Barson Sunday School Class, Pickens, SC Mrs. Martha Evatt ( ) Ms. Ruthe Paul ( ) Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, Roanoke, VA Mr. Dean Fichtel () Dr. & Mrs. James Perryman ( ) ( ) Liberty Wesleyan Church, Summer eld, NC Mr. Jordan Finster (current student) Mrs. Patricia Poole ( ) Maha ey Camp, Maha ey, PA Ms. Tamara Flinchum ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Dave Pritchard ( ) Mount Airy Wesleyan Church, NC Mrs. Doris Flint ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Putney ( ) ( ) Reserve Worship, Sunset, SC Dr. H Foster III ( ) Rev. & Mrs. Marshall Rampey Sr. ( ) ( ) Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, Colfax, NC Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fowler ( ) Dr. Valerie Ramsey ( , ) Trinity Welseyan Church Wesleyan Women, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Frost () ( , ) Rev. & Mrs. Greg Reynolds ( ) Central, SC Mr. & Mrs. David Funderburk ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Claude Rickman ( ) ( ) United Wesleyan Church, Easley, SC Dr. & Mrs. Reggie Gentry ( ) Mrs. Fonda Rist ( ) Vienna Wesleyan Church, Vienna, WV Dr. & Mrs. Velon Gray ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Hal Robbins ( ) ( ) Welcome Wesleyan Church, Seneca, SC Mr. & Mrs. Jim Green ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Rodriguez ( ) ( ) Mrs. Drucilla Grizzard ( ) Mr. Charles Rone ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Scotty Gulledge ( ) ( ) Mrs. Carolyne Rudd ( ) CENTURY CLUB Mr. Bobby Haithcock ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Darren Schaupp ( ) ( ) G L: – Ms. Sherry Haithcock ( ) Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Schenck ( ) Mrs. Billie Faye Harvey ( ) Mrs. Brenda Sue Shofman ( ) Mrs. Joni Addis () Mrs. Elizabeth Hedrick ( ) Ms. Shelby Simmons ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Allen ( , ) Rev. & Mrs. Mike Hilson ( ) ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Roy Sims ( ) Mr. & Mrs. omas Allred ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Kedar Hodges ( ) ( ) Ms. Ruth Smith ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Allred () Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holcombe ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Tim Smith ( ) Rev. & Mrs. G.K. 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Mrs. Nancy Boone Ms. Lois Bass Mr. Edmond Gardner Dr. Roger Mckenzie Mr. Rob Bowling Mr. Ryan Bass Mr. & Mrs. George Garman Mr. Joseph McMillan Rev. Joy Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Beard Mr. & Mrs. Harold Garren Drs. Chuck & Betty Mealy Mrs. Pam Burnett Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Bice Mr. Donald Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Mark Meeks Dr. Justin Carter Mr. & Mrs. O. Black Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gettings Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Melczak Mrs. Lisa Corbin Mr. & Mrs. David Blackburn Ms. Sandra Goodman Ms. Lois Metcalf Dr. Daryl Couch Mr. & Mrs. John Blackwood Mr. Steve Graham Mr. Mark Metcalf Mrs. Joan Crain Mr. & Mrs. John Boccuzzo Ms. Kathleen Graves Mr. & Mrs. George Michael Rev. & Mrs. Jane Dill Ms. Sabrina Bodden Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Grimes Mrs. Teresa Michalski Mr. Cleveland Gillard Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Bohler Ms. Rhonda Gulledge Mr. & Mrs. William Miller Dr. Linda Hall Mrs. Sandra Bolick Ms. Doris Gunsalus Dr. Paul Mills Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman Ms. Velva Bollinger Mr. Robert Hamby Dr. & Mrs. Ranolph Mills Mr. Matthew Harper Mr. & Mrs. David Bolt Mr. Elijah Hannah Mr. James Mirabella Dr. Steven Hayduck Dr. Clayton Bolton Ms. Lynette Hanson Ms. Mary Misenheimer Mrs. Paula Hodges Mr. & Mrs. R. Bolton Mrs. Marie Harbin Mrs. Yvonne Morgan Rev. Bob & Rev. Gail Kerstetter Mrs. Celeste Boudolf Mr. Wesley Hardin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morris Dr. Roger McKenzie Mrs. Maxine Bowyer Mrs. Beverly Hargrave Mr. & Mrs. Wilford Morris Dr. Betty Mealy Mr. & Mrs. Randall Bowyer Mr. Brian Hartsell Mr. Robert Moseley Mrs. Martha Mishoe Mrs. Susie Boyce Raza Hassan Mr. Richard Nask Mrs. Diana Moody Mr. & Mrs. Lev Bradley Mr. Mark Hawkins Mrs. Virginia Norwood Mr. Corey Morrell Ms. Bonnilyn Brown Mr. & Mrs. Doug Hazelbaker Ms. Nancy Oberlies Dr. Rocky Nation Mr. Mark Brown Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hazelbaker Ms. Jill O’Callaghan Mrs. Deb Nodine Mr. Hal Burchel Mrs. elma Hendren M. Oglesby Mr. James Owens Mr. Brent Burdick Mrs. Ruth Henning Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Overmyer Mr. & Mrs. omas Parham Mrs. Virginia Burdick Ms. Linda Hill Mr. Christopher Painter Mrs. Brandy Pilgrim Cap. Wilbur Burgin Mr. & Mrs. David Hiott Mr. & Mrs. F. Pair Mr. Phil Pranger Ms. Barbara Byrd Mrs. Carol Holcombe Mrs. Norma Palmer Dr. Bill Raynor Mr. & Mrs. John Caldwell Ms. Marilyn Hollingsworth Ms. Catherine Pearce Mr. Chip & Dr. Susan Rouse Ms. Hellen Callaway Mrs. Janice Horwood Ms. Diana Pearce Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sears Ms. Diane Chappell Mr. Marcus Hostetler Mr. & Mrs. Charles PeuriFoy Mrs. Deanna Tegen Mr. & Mrs. Joe Christopher Mrs. Donna Howard Mr. Jim Pfa Mr. & Mrs. Cody omas Mr. & Mrs. William Clayton Ms. Deborah Hudson Mrs. Peggy Pilgrim Mrs. Melissa Vess Mrs. Ruth Cole Mr. J. Hudson Dr. & Mrs. Paul Prichard Dr. Jean Wan Mr. & Mrs. James Connington Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Hudson Mr. John Rankin Ms. Lisa Welborn Mr. Daryl Cooley Ms. Deborah Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Harold Redding Mr. Charles Williams Ms. Karen Cottingham Ms. Roberta Hughes Rev. & Mrs. Todd Reynolds Mr. Charles Wimphrie Ms. Lindy Coulter Mr. Olin Hunter Mrs. Janet Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Greg Young Mrs. Dorothy Courtney Mr. omas Hutton Ms. Joyce Robinson Mr. Jonathan Young Mr. Joseph Craig Mrs. Peggy Iannolo Ms. Judy Robinson Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford Ms. Jamie Jenkins Mr. Lawrence Roussill Mr. & Mrs. Frank Crook Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jones Dr. & Mrs. George Rupp Rev. & Mrs. Phillip Baily Ms. Marilyn Crots Rev. & Mrs. Timothy Jones W. Ryan Mr. & Mrs. David Chambers Mr. Lee Cummings Mr. Brian Kaminer Mrs. Barbara Salo Dr. & Mrs. Harold Gunsalus Mrs. Marion Currow Mr. & Mrs. Palmer Keaton Ms. Priscilla Sanders Dr. & Mrs. Marlin Hotle Ms. Janette Deange Mrs. Opal Keeran Ms. Catherine Sauer Rev. & Mrs. William James Ms. Ruth Dec Mr. J. Keiser Mrs. Helen Schneck Rev. & Mrs. Daniel LeRoy Ms. Fanny Diaz Mr. Burnett Kelly Mr. Dennis Schwab Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Loggins Mr. Hugh Docherty Mrs. Martha Kendrick Ms. Nancy Scruggs Rev. & Mrs. Gregory Reynolds Mr. Patrick Dover Ms. Judy Kennedy Mrs. Katherine Sheils Mrs. Betty Rickman Dr. & Mrs. Tom Drake Ms. Ethelyn Kilmer Mr. Edward Shigley Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stallings Mr. & Mrs. Drew Droddy Mr. & Mrs. Michael King Ms. Mary Simmons Mr. Dean DuVall Mr. & Mrs. Wayne King Mr. & Mrs. Glenon Simpson Mr. & Mrs. Ritchie Adair Mr. James Dykhouse Mr. & Mrs. Wilton King Ms. Betty Sims Mr. & Mrs. Don Adams Mr. J. D. 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Mrs. Barbara Strouse Mr. Stephen Everhart ( ) Mr. Lloyd Sweebe Anderson Haitian Wesleyan Church, Anderson, SC Mr. & Mrs. Terry Frady ( ) ( ) Ms. Kathleen Tegen Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church, Blacksburg, VA Mr. Paul Goldstein () Rev. & Mrs. Wayne Tippey Burnsview Baptist Church, Greer, SC Mr. & Mrs. omas Goolsby ( ) Shunici Toida CenterPoint Wesleyan Church, Laurens, SC Ms. Rani Griggs ( ) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Tolan Chambers Wesleyan Camp, Beaver Dams, NY Mr. Stephen Grimaldi ( ) Mrs. Jeanette Vermilya Christ Wesleyan Church, Greensboro, NC Ms. Jacqueline Guiry ( ) Mrs. Joan Wallace Clinton Wesleyan Women, Clinton, TN Rev. Priscilla & Mr. Michael Hammond () Mrs. Shirley Wagner Fair Play Presbyterian Church, Fair Play, SC Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Hanson Mr. Larry Ward Faith Wesleyan Church, Greensboro, NC Mr. & Mrs. Donald Harder ( ) Ms. Nancy Weathers Faith Wesleyan Church, Forest City, NC Mr. & Mrs. R. 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