Emeritus Club Newsletter Volume 47 Issue 1 Volume Page 2 Summer 2019

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West Virginia Wesleyan College Virginia Wesleyan West Tradition Meets Innovation

2019-2020 Greetings from the West Virginia Wesleyan College Emeritus Club Emeritus Club Leadership Officers: Coordinator! Nancy Titchenal Cheshire '62, President Dewayne R. Lowther '57, Vice President Warm greetings to you from Wesleyan’s campus. Katy O'Brien Greenhill '67, Secretary J. Brooks Jones '62, Immediate Past President Every year that I have worked at your alma mater, (2016-2018) my favorite time of year is October because it means Directors: Homecoming. Many of you return to campus to re- Eleanor Linger Miller '61, term expiring 2020 new friendships, reminisce, and make new memories Alan P. Machenberg '61, term expiring 2020 together. From my perspective, it is such a pleasure to Elise Mattox George '65, term expiring 2021 watch the reconnections happen; the smiles, hugs and pure joy of friends finding friends again. Coordinator of the Emeritus Club: Molly Patterson Last month, I traveled back to Ohio to attend my 40th high school reunion. I admit I was a little reluctant, The Bill Foster Birthday Club but at my husband’s nudging, I signed up. After liv- Members and friends pay $1 for every year of age to ing away from friends that I shared so many memories the Bill Foster Birthday Club. with, I cannot even explain the happiness and recon- It is a tradition that was first suggested by former nection I felt with each one of them at the reunion. So Wesleyan alumni director and Emeritus Club president many smiles, conversations and hugs. As the evening William D. Foster '29. He committed to donating $1 came to a close, I smiled at my husband and said “Now for every year of his age on or around the time of his I truly understand how our Wesleyan alumni feel when birthday and encouraged other Emeritus Club they return to campus for Homecoming!” members to do the same.

When I say it is my pleasure to meet you, assist you and Mr. G. Herold Berthy, Jr. '56 (Morgantown, WV) coordinate for you, it is with sincerity when I say it is Rev. Thomas E. Dunlap, Sr. '60 (Raleigh, NC) MY pleasure. Mr. James J. Fraser '59 (Clarksburg, WV) Mrs. Deane Wareham Hawkins (Aux.) (Naples, FL) My very best, Dr. Harold T. Elmore, Hon. '82 & Mrs. Sylvia Conklyn Elmore (Hon.) (Buckhannon, WV) To make your contribution to the Bill Foster Birthday Club, please Molly Patterson go online to www.wvwc.edu/give, or mail your donation to: Coordinator of the Emeritus Club The Emeritus Club, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201 (Please make checks payable to The Emeritus Club.)

On the Cover... Emeritus Club members touring the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library; Photo courtesy of Paula Lowther McGrew '78 J. Brooks Jones '62, Josette Holtzworth Jones '63. Sandra Price McCutcheon '63, Ellen Roush Nickell '51, Jane O'Brien Ayers '63, Elise Mattox George '65, Tina Cutright Horstman '54, Margaret Ireland Walls '59, Sandra Gould Gill '67, Katy O'Brien Greenhill '67, Mary Sue Van Camp Fraser '60, Becky Taylor Titchenal (Aux.), Bob Titchenal '69, Jack Fraser '59, Ginnie Settle Lowther '68, Dewayne R. Lowther '57, Jack R. George '63, Marvin W. Culpepper '51, Elaine Karnes Culpepper '54, Bill O'Brien '62, Nancy Titchenal Cheshire '62, Molly Patterson, Charles R. Gill '67, Harold T. Elmore, Hon. '82, Milt Dotterweich '67, Sylvia Conklyn Elmore, Brett Miller '06, Ann Straub Dotterweich '70, Margaret Dean Miller '56, Rochelle Long '00, Brandi Marsh, Rose Ellen Loudin '03, Lauren Queen Page 2 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 3

The Current State of The Emeritus Club (2018-2019) $556,788.33 Total gifts to WVWC in 2018-2019 1134 143 Members Wesleyan Society members (annual donations of $1,000 or more) 70 58% John W. Reger Society members Alumni Giving Rate (planned gifts)

Dr. Harold T. Elmore, Hon.'82 Daniel Stein '69 Emeritus Club Endowed Latin American International Scholarship for Study Scholarship International Travel

Total raised: $78,379 Total raised: $6,370

The scholarship is intended to foster a global The scholarship is intended to support students perspective by offering support for students who are interested in pursuing international who are interested in international travel expe- travel, particularly in Latin American countries. riences. It is named in honor and memory of Daniel It is named in honor of Dr. Harold T. Elmore, Stein '69, who was a victim of the tragic Pitts- Hon. '82, who served West Virginia Wesleyan burgh Tree of Life Synagogue mass murder in as the Coordinator of the Emeritus Club for 20 October 2018. years.

*As of 9/25/2019 *As of 9/25/2019

Thank you for your participation, enthusiasm, and generous support! Page 4 Summer 2019

Much like the buildings that are Ross, Ellis, and Culpepper: part of West Virginia Wesleyan College's picturesque campus, The Names Behind the Fields each of the athletic fields have a story behind their naming.

Cebe's greatest Wesleyan recruit was Cliff Battles '33, a phenomenal running back who enjoyed a standout professional career and was later inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1968. Ross's teams of the 1930s cap- tured wins over Duquesne, Kentucky, Navy, New York University, and West Virginia University. “Cebe was a hard worker and such a gentleman,” said Graham Kenneweg '52. “He never uttered a swear word or stomped around or berated an official. Football was, by far, his favorite sport and while he liked basketball, it was not his passion. He would frequently say at the start of basketball season, “it is going to be a long winter, so we might as well make something of it.” “Cebe was not above you and spoke with you at your level,” noted Marvin Culpepper '51, Hon. '06. “He was always approachable. At the same time, he was set in his ways. Press Maravich became the basketball coach in 1950 and brought in two guards who shot one-handed. Cebe Ross Field The one-hand jump shot was beyond his vision and he The oldest “field” at WVWC is Cebe Ross Field, named thought you must have two hands on the ball to control for one of Wesleyan's most legendary athletic figures. the shot.” Cebe Ross entered Wesleyan in the fall of 1919, where Ross also coordinated the West Virginia Intercollegiate he was a member of both the football and basketball Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament each year teams and the Chrestomathean Literary Society. The at the old gym at Wesleyan. Many people around coach of the football team was Bob Higgins, who the state remember those events with great fondness was an All-American at Penn State. After coaching at because Cebe did such a great job of keeping things Wesleyan, Higgins eventually returned to lead Penn organized and making everyone feel welcome. Cebe State's program to great success and was inducted into Ross touched thousands of lives during his tenure at the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954. Wesleyan and it is fitting that the field still bears his Ross was a halfback and quarterback for the Bobcats name today. and led the team to wins over WVU, Georgetown University, and the University of Detroit. After “Cebe was not above you and spoke graduating from Wesleyan, he served as the football coach for Buckhannon High School, leading them with you at your level...He was to a West Virginia State Championship in 1924. He always approachable." returned to Wesleyan in 1925 and coached football, basketball, and baseball while serving as the athletic director. Page 4 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 5

Ellis was known nationally for his basketball coaching and served as a member of the U.S. Olympic Basketball Committee from 1969 through 1972. “Coach was upbeat and positive every day, said current Wesleyan Athletic Director and Baseball Coach, Randy Tenney '77. “He fostered and encouraged enthusiasm and would always find ways to turn a loss into a victory. Hank constantly asked each player, how can we improve? I can still hear him saying, “Let's make some noise. If you cannot chatter, whistle, and if you can't whistle, pucker. He loved life more than anyone I have ever known.” “Hank's brother was a famous sportswriter in Balti- more and I think he influenced Hank to always wear a marketing hat,” added Bob Skinner '75, Vice Presi- dent for Advancement. “In the mid 1970s, Hank had a powerhouse cross country team that featured Greg '76 and George Hendrickson '76, and David Wriston '77. Hank Ellis Baseball Field So, Hank made arrangements to host a cross country For many Wesleyan alumni who graduated in the meet at Bel Meadow Country Club and marketed the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, the most memorable name event as the “Rockefeller Five-O”, in recognition of Jay in Wesleyan sports is Franklin C. “Hank” Ellis. Af- Rockefeller's tenure as the College President.” Teams ter graduating from Buckhannon High School, Hank from throughout the region ran in the event and we entered Wesleyan in the fall of 1939 where he was a had scoreboards, special signage, and tremendous me- standout athlete. Before graduating from Wesleyan, he dia coverage. Hank knew we were really good, so it joined the Naval Reserve and served with honor until was a great bonus for the school when Wesleyan won 1967, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. the meet.” He was the Commanding Officer on the USS LCT 710 Tenney was instrumental in having the baseball from May of 1944 through March of 1945, where he field named in honor of his mentor. “Coach was so carried cargo from large ships to and across the Beaches dedicated to Wesleyan and to his players, “concluded of Normandy. He made the D-Day landing on Utah Tenney. “He set the example for all of us to follow and Beach, Normandy, on June 6, 1944. Hank returned to it is so fitting that the baseball field bears his name.” Normandy for the 20th reunion of D-Day in 1964, the 50th reunion in 1994, and the 60th reunion in 2004. In 2015, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor by the French government. When his Wesleyan playing career was finished, he “Hank was upbeat and positive played professional basketball for the Wheeling Blues every day...He fostered and from 1947-1950. At Wesleyan, Hank coached basketball, baseball, cross country, and football. His 300 plus wins encouraged enthusiasm and would rank him as the winningest basketball coach in school always find ways to turn a loss into history and he ranks second behind current head coach Randy Tenney in the number of wins on the baseball a victory. He constantly asked each diamond. His teams won conference championships in player, how can we improve?" baseball, basketball, and cross country and he coached the greatest basketball team in school history, the 1959- 60 squad that finished the season with a record of 34-2. Page 6 Summer 2019

places he lived as the son of a United Methodist pastor. Culpepper Softball Field and He frequently visited Beckley High School basketball coach Jerome Van Meter. “He was a second father to Culpepper Soccer Stadium me in Beckley,” noted Culpepper. He and his wife did not have any children and he took me to basketball Marvin Culpepper '51, Hon. '06 has always loved practice every day.” sports. His father, Ross '30, Hon. '50, was a pole vaulter in college and he and Gip Battles scored the only points When the Culpeppers moved to Clendenin, the second in a track meet for Wesleyan one season. parent was Coach Pop Workman and in Elkins, it was Frank Wimer, two legendary West Virginia high school “I always wanted to play football in high school,” he coaches. Ross Culpepper loved basketball and all of the noted. “But, I was living with my grandparents at the family's coaching friends fueled Marvin's interest. He time in Charleston. My uncle had played high school made frequent trips to Wesleyan after graduation and football, but suffered a back injury. My grandfather rarely missed a game. Through those frequent visits, was determined that I would not play the sport and Marvin met other Wesleyan coaches. He talked about encouraged me to be a member of the band.” soccer with Gavin Donaldson and his assistant, Glenn Marvin was not just a band member. He became an Francis and softball with Steve Warner '90. outstanding trumpet player and was second chair of “Glenn called me “Pops” and constantly invited me to the All-State Band his senior year. However, when he watch a game,” said Marvin. “When Glenn became the arrived at Wesleyan in the fall of 1947, he decided to women's coach, I made frequent trips to Buckhannon try out for football. At that time, several players on the to support the team. I would stand on the sidelines team had returned to campus after serving in the armed and he had Ashley Rees '10 explain the intricacies of services. “Many were in their mid-20s with wives and the game when she was not playing. I noticed that the children and I decided that they were out of my league,” kids were intimidated by Glenn and encouraged him Culpepper continued. to change his approach. He did and Wesleyan won the Culpepper decided to try out for football again in his conference four years in a row. When each team mem- senior year and made the team. He played behind Hall ber received championship rings, I received one too, of Famer Coogie Leffard '54 and during one practice, with my name inscribed inside. Their kindness and Culpepper sprained his ankle, ending his short-lived the fact that the school needed major upgrades is why career. Elaine '54, Hon. '06 and I provided funding for what Marvin's love for sports was fostered through all the became Culpepper Soccer Stadium.” Page 6 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 7

“Culpepper Stadium and scoreboard is Marvin's dream gift for men's and women's soccer. He desired to create a place for all players and fans, complete with final touches of a great stadium atmosphere for games under “Culpepper Stadium and the lights.” noted Wesleyan men's soccer coach Gavin scoreboard is Marvin's dream Donaldson. The naming of the softball field was a result of Marvin's gift for men's and women's soccer. own fast-pitch playing experience and his frequent He desired to create a place for all conversations with Wesleyan Coach, Steve Warner. Culpepper was a member of a National Guard team players and fans, complete with final that won many tournaments. Much like soccer and touches of a great stadium atmosphere basketball, he made frequent trips to Buckhannon to watch games and saw the need to upgrade the facility. for games under the lights." “We have one of the nicest fields in the Mountain East Conference and Atlantic Region,” said Warner. We have been able to host NCAA Regional Tournaments and we will always be grateful to Marvin for his kindness and incredibly generous support.” Searching for the Next Wesleyan Student

“This is my way to give back to West Virginia Wesleyan College for the life enhancing experiences that I was given.” This is how Katy O’Brien Greenhill '67 describes her passion for serving the College as a volunteer in student recruitment. Katy and her husband, Kip, have been visiting various high schools in the Columbus, OH area delivering WVWC admission materials and chatting with guidance counselors about the benefits of the West Virginia Wesleyan College experience. Kip was a high school principal for many years and his connections and experience have played a key role in their efforts. Last fall, Katy wrote handwritten notes to every accepted student from Ohio. It was a major project and greatly appreciated by the College’s admissions staff. “Katy’s energy and passion for Wesleyan is truly inspiring,” noted John Waltz '01, Vice President for Enrollment Management. “We are immensely grateful for her service and interest in assisting our efforts.” Katy, who serves as the Emeritus Club secretary, hopes other Emeritus Club members will join in the student recruitment effort. “This truly gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment that I can be a small resource to a high school student in their college decision and an advocate for Wesleyan.”

Quick Ways You Can Assist in New Student Recruitment

• Refer a student by calling 800-722-9933. Be sure to include name, address, and high school graduation year. • Encourage a student to visit Wesleyan. Fall Open Houses are scheduled for Saturday, November 9 and Saturday, December 7. Page 8 Summer 2019

Emeritus Club Summer Luncheons June Luncheon 2019

Emeritus Club summer luncheons kicked off in June on West Virginia Day, with guest speaker WVWC President, Joel Thierstein, J.D., Ph.D. He welcomed the Emeritus Club attendees and shared an update on campus events and plans for the upcoming summer months. There was a brief question and answer session, followed by a group photo in Culpepper Auditorium at The Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts.

July Luncheon 2019

In July, guest speaker Alison Clausen Whitehair, Director of Student Retention, shared a presentation described as Student Retention 101. Alison explained the many ways the Student Success Center (SSC) provides services de- signed to assist in the academic development of students at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The staff encourages students to reach their full academic potential and provides resources to assist in the journey toward educational goals. The SSC provides a variety of services, including advising, academic skills seminars, support for first genera- tion college students, and assistance in internship placement. Page 8 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 9 August Luncheon 2019

For the final summer luncheon in August, guest speakers Scott McKinney, Ed.D., Chief Financial Officer, and Brett Miller '06, Director of Library Services & Archivist, shared details on how the Library remained open and relocated during the construction phase of the renovation. Emeritus Club members were invited to walk over for a tour through the newly remodeled and renovated Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library. Page 10 Summer 2019

Keeling has never forgotten those who helped him Building on a attend Wesleyan. Last November, he reached out to Suzan Bly '68, who established the Bly Family Wesleyan Scholarship in honor of her parents, to share his gratitude and the impact of his Wesleyan experience. Connection That letter led to future correspondence and a lunch meeting over the summer in Hagerstown, MD. A story of how scholarships lead “It was a delightful day and we had a lovely lunch,” said to opportunity, success, and Bly. “I so enjoyed learning more about how Jason found service to others Wesleyan and how his experience has shaped his life.” Bly amended the awarding parameters of the Twenty-five years ago, scholarship program in 2012. It was also renamed Jason Keeling, a young The Bly Family Scholarship for International Studies. prospective student from The purpose of the scholarship is to foster a global Putnam County, WV perspective and fund international travel for academic made his first visit to West credit. Each summer, a Wesleyan student benefits from Virginia Wesleyan College. Bly's generosity, gaining an international academic Like many students before experience. and after him, he was immediately captivated by the beauty and tranquility of the campus. Keeling was also impressed with the academic quality of Wesleyan, but equally distressed as to how he and his family might afford him the opportunity to attend the school. The College's Admission and Financial Aid Offices worked hard to find scholarship resources and one of those sources was the Bly Family Scholarship. Bly, who enjoyed a highly successful career in business, continues to pursue international travel and related Keeling had a terrific experience at Wesleyan and loved organizations. Earlier this year, she explored part of the his classes in history, arts, economics, religion, and core Silk Road. She spent a month in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, business courses. He also spent one semester abroad Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. “It was absolutely at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Along his fascinating and in November, I will be off once again journey, he made many connections and friendships to Vienna, Austria, one of my favorite places. There is that still endure today. so much to learn and I just cannot keep my feet in one Since graduating from Wesleyan in 2000, Keeling has place.” worked in communications for a variety of nonprofit organizations, which enabled him to support a variety Since 1890, Wesleyan has challenged students to a life- of initiatives in education, public lands protection, re- long commitment to develop their intellectual, ethical, search and development, and health and wellness. After spiritual, and leadership potential and to set and uphold receiving a Master's Degree in Communication Studies standards of excellence. It has also aspired to graduate from Marshall, he served as an instructor at that school individuals who demonstrate their local and world before becoming the Executive Director of American citizenship through service. Suzan Bly continues to Red Cross Northeast WV. Today, he is a member of the live Wesleyan's mission and her generosity has paid it Red Cross' advanced public affairs team (APAT) and forward so that other graduates, such as Jason Keeling, represented the organization in North Carolina after can follow her shining example. Hurricane Florence. Page 10 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 11 News About You Roger P. Hammond '65 & Patricia Gardner Hammond '65 (Hackett- stown, NJ) enjoyed a cruise on the world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas in March 2019. Ports of call included Roatan, Honduras; Casa Maya & Cozumel, Mexico and Nassau, Bahamas.

George E. Thornton '68 & Margaret Fehrman Thornton '69 Dixie Hoke-Webb '65 and her (Bucyrus, OH) are both retired educators who stay husband, James E. Webb (Second active and enjoy spending time with their family. Creek, WV) are pictured at Tama- rack in Beckley, WV on Sunday, Diane Snow Ledebur '69 (Allentown, PA) had a July 21, 2019. An education and nice visit from Dorothy Tanner Hufford '69 and music minor, she was an elemen- Rev. William Hufford, Jr. '68 in the spring of 2019. tary teacher in Hampton, VA They stopped by Allentown on their way home from city schools. During her years in visiting friends in the Poconos. Dorothy was Diane's Hampton, she was the music di- college roommate for three years and they had so rector at several churches, soloist much fun reminiscing. for temples, as well as a soloist in the area. With Dixie's return to West Virginia, she became a volunteer with Margaret Brooke Berg '55 4-H, Monroe County Schools, and Friends of the Second (Thomaston, CT) and her Creek, creating and managing school programs concern- daughters, Cathy Berg ing space and watersheds as well as collecting oral histo- Fredlund '79, Janice Berg ries from the Second Creek Watershed. Hucks '79, and Susan Berg Abbott gathered for an outing this summer. Margaret shared that they had a great time together as the daughters told what they used to do when they were much younger. Many laughs!

J. Burton Hunter III '68 & Nancy Goodfellow Hunter '68 (Buckhannon, WV) took 2-1/2 weeks to travel to SD, WY, MT, and UT over the summer. For William C. Pepper '61 & Nancy Jo Funk Pepper '59 one of those weeks, they met (Selbyville, DE) traveled to Iceland in June 2019. It was up with their sons, John and one of the places to visit on Nancy Jo's bucket list. She Chris, and their families in Big said the trip was worth the experience of seeing some Sky, Montana and Yellowstone. of the varied facets of Icelandic nature. Nancy describes the trip as “a wonderful and special family experience.” Page 12 Summer 2019

B. Wallace Cheatham '59 (New York City, NY) cur- Larry Lee '66 (New York, rently lives in New York City, NY. He shares that a col- NY) was in Promonto- lection of his poetry will be published this fall. ry, Ut in May 2019. The Chinese railroad workers Dr. G. Scott Come, Sr. '66 (Wa- were honored at a cer- verly, OH) is a retired educator emony celebrating the and higher education administra- 150th anniversary of the tor. Before retiring, his last job transcontinental railroad. was at Shawnee State in Ohio as Larry's great granduncle, Lai Moun, AKA John W. Lee, a professor and administrator. worked on the railroad in the 1860s. Larry wrote about Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, his great granduncle in an opinion article published by Scott was a member of the Men's the New York Daily News and he discussed his uncle's Basketball team at Wesleyan. role at the unveiling of the transcontinental railroad stamps. Bonnie MacCallum Ferneau '65 Larry was recently elected board chair of CACF, the (Pine Knoll Shores, NC) attended Coalition for Asian American Children and Families. the Eta State Convention of the CACF is the only advocacy organization in the nation Delta Kappa Gamma Internation- focused on Asian American children and families. al Society of Women Educators, held in Hickory, NC in May 2019. Ronald D. Lockhart '66 & Mary Ann “Kelly” Lockhart '66 Over 400 women educators (Loudon, TN) and John R. Lovell, Jr. '66 & “Jo” Terlaak shared fellowship, presentations, Poot Lovell '67 (Loudon, TN) celebrated Ron and Jo's music from area high schools, June birthdays together. According to Ron, free des- and presented scholarship win- serts came along with a very fine dinner at Longhorn's ners and awards. Carteret County in Knoxville and he reminds us that Kelly remains the Gamma Zeta chapter parliamen- youngster, but will catch them in November. tarian Bonnie Ferneau represented the local area. Bill Willis, Jr. '68 & Mary As part of the 85th birthday celebration, The North Jane Blair Willis '68 (Smyr- Carolina State Organization of The Delta Kappa Gam- na, DE) were both awarded ma Society International (formerly known as Eta State) the University of Delaware recognized members who have made notable contribu- Medal of Distinction at the tions to education on the local, state and national levels. May Board of Trustees meeting. The medal honors in- Bonnie was recognized as a Notable Women for her dividuals who have made contributions in community service, her 48 years in humanitarian, cultural, in- Delta Kappa Gamma as president of her chapters in tellectual or scientific con- both Virginia and North Carolina, and her activism in tributions to society; have educational law and policy and health education. Ms. achieved noteworthy success Ferneau, a physical educator for 37 years, has been in- in their professions; or have volved in Jump Rope for Heart for 40 years and was given significant service to an advisor to the Australian Heart Foundation. She the University, the state and the region. Needless to served as president of the NC Alliance for Athletics, say, both Bill and Mary Jane were shocked, honored, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in humbled and thrilled to receive this honor! 2005 and has received honor awards from Virginia, North Carolina, and the Southern District of the U.S. Page 12 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 13 News About You Phyllis Hampton Law '62 (Follansbee WV) taught school for 47 years, many at Brooke High School. Last June, Phyllis was inducted into the 2019 Wall of Fame of Brooke County Schools. She was nominated by a fellow colleague for meeting and exceeding the criteria, rendering distinguished service to Brooke County Schools. She was presented with a certificate and her name was placed on a plaque in the Board Room of the Brooke County Board of Education. Phyllis has two WVWC staff members recently traveled to Huntington sons; one is a medical doctor on the West Coast and the to have lunch with Wesleyan alumni at The Woodlands other is a pharmacist who works for Boston Scientific. Retirement Community. Attending the luncheon were: Her husband was also a pharmacist and died at the age Annabelle Marteney Cruise '58, Robert V. Griffis '51, of 59. Phyllis enjoys church activities and spending Lee Linger Kyger '47, Harriet Wells Tucker '43, Laura time with her grandchildren. Her father, Rev. Lynn “Lynn” Gremp Cummings '83, Norma Cummings J. Hampton '55, was also a member of the Emeritus Denning '73, Rev. David R. Peters '65, Bob Skinner '75, Club. Phyllis loves Wesleyan and her time as a student Ed Sisson and Molly Patterson. on campus. Wedding Anniversaries

Roger P. Hammond '65 & Patricia Gardner Hammond '65 (Hackettstown, NJ) celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on April 30, 2019. They were married at First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon, WV. Offi- A group of WVWC graduates gathered in front of ciating was Rev. F. Rossing Smith. Attendants were Bradenton First United Methodist Church in Braden- C. Morgan Peterson '65 and Patricia B. Bogart '65 ton, FL after the Easter Service. Left to right: David (deceased). Murphy '63, Bonita Kimberlain Byers '67, and Larry Byers '66. They are all “snow birds”. David and Larry L.D. Montgomery '64 & Linda Holbrook Montgomery '71 were Theta Xi fraternity brothers. David still lives in (Cookeville, TN) celebrated 48 years of marriage on Grafton, WV while Bonnie and Larry reside in Gaines- May 20, 2019. They are both retired and living part ville, VA. of the time in Cookeville, TN and part of the time at a house near the beach in Virginia where they have grandchildren living nearby. Page 14 Summer 2019

John J. Coonts '70 & Nancy Williams Coonts '69 (Ful- ton, MD) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by planning a family trip back to where it all began – at Wesleyan. They enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Buck- hannon and once Nancy arrived home she wrote to share that Buckhannon and the college did themselves proud as she knew they would! That's why their hearts will always be in “Our Home Among the Hills”!

Lawrence A. Neumark '67 & Joyce Fresh Neumark '67 (Boonsboro, MD) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June 2019 with a family cruise to the Caribbean aboard Harmony of the Seas. Accompanying them were Thomas L. Neumark '96 and his wife, Patricia Arnold Neumark '97, and Tim and Monica Neumark and grandchildren Laura, Matthew, Renée and Ella Neumark. Wedding Day in WV Wesleyan's Meditation Chapel on July 26, 1969 and Anniversary Day (50 years + 1 day) College sweethearts, Paul Gramlich '58 & Janet in WV Wesleyan's Meditation Chapel on July 27, 2019! Belcher Gramlich '58 (Bellerose, NY) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 23, 2019. Having Bob Bruce '66 & Carolyn Sillaman Bruce '69 (High- their first date at Homecoming in October of 1955, they land Heights, OH) will celebrate their 50th wedding continue to return each year to Wesleyan to renew old anniversary on November 29, 2019. They have one son friendships and share their story with current students. and two grandchildren living in Pittsburgh, PA. Janet and Paul have two sons, Keith and Scott, their lovely wives Sharon and Beth, and three grandchildren Ken Remley '60 & Carol Beers Remley '59 (Charlotte, Jeffery, Andrew and Beata. NC) recently enjoyed a visit from their son Chris, his Janet and Paul both agree that attending WVWC and wife and three children. While reminiscing, Carol being College Sweethearts has been one of the most shared a story with them about her wedding day. important highlights of their lives together. Ken and Carol were married on January 31, 1959 in a Buckhannon church, where her Dad performed the Happy 50th Anniversary to Richard C. Lecher '67 & ceremony early in the afternoon. Soon after, their Susan Moran Lecher '69 (Hackettstown, NJ) pictured family went out to have lunch together. Ken joined below on their wedding day, June 21, 1969. the WVWC Basketball Team in preparation for their game that evening. Later, when they had all walked into the gym, they were impressed with the large sign someone had put up on one wall of the gym, which read: “Congratulations, Ken and Carol”. On another wall, there was a sign that read: “It will never last!” Ken and Carol celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 31, 2019! Page 14 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 15

News About You Jack Fraser '59 & Mary Sue Van Camp Fraser '60 (Clarksburg, WV) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 12, 2019. They were married at First United Methodist Church in Buckhannon by Dr. Stanley Martin, President of West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Mary Sue, Jack's mom, and Jack and Dr. Martin Mary Sue & Jack Mary Sue's mom coming out of Jenkins Hall. It had just opened.

Have some news to share? Send all stories and pictures to: Molly Patterson, Coordinator of the Emeritus Club E-mail: [email protected]

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In Memoriam *All obituaries received by August 31, 2019 MARTHA KURSAVICH ANSEL '50, age 91, of Charleston, WV, died April 16, 2019. Martie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Kursavich, immigrants from Lithuania. She was preceeded in death by her brother, Victor Kur- savage, her only sibling, who gave his life in WWII as a fighter pilot. Also preceding her were her husband, Brud, and son, Joey Ansel. Martie was a graduate of Philippi High School and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College, where she was active in dramatic theater. Martie was Miss Wesleyan in 1947 and competed in the Miss West Virginia contest. She taught at the West Virginia School for the Deaf in Romney where she met and married Willard "Brud" Ansel, her loving husband for 50 years. In the early '50s, she performed with the Kanawha Players, one of the oldest local theater groups in the country. She also wrote two weekly columns for The Charleston Gazette newspaper; one was called "Aisle Gazing" and the other was "Classified Spotlight." In addition, Martie was a model for the Stone & Thomas department store in downtown Charleston. She was an active member of St. Agnes Catholic Church's garden club and worked in the Governor's Information office under Governor Arch Moore and the Secretary of State's office under A. James- Man chin. Martie was always cheerful and happy and enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading, or watching British comedies and dramas on PBS. She loved sweets, whether it be a cookie or donut, and single handedly kept Hershey Kisses in business. She is survived by her children, Anna Ansel Yeager (Bud) of Charleston, David Ansel of Hurricane, Lisa Ansel Lynch (Jim) of Mooresville, N.C., and Amy Ansel of Charleston; eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

DOLORES KEYSER ARDITO '58, age 82, of Sarasota, FL, died April 24, 2019. Dee was born in Mt. Pleasant, PA to the late William and Ruth Keyser. Dee was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank; brother, William Keyser and grandson, Matthew Self. She attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and was a proud Alpha Xi Delta sister. Dee met her husband, Frank C. Ardito '58, at Wesleyan and married in 1958; they raised their three children in Upper St. Clair, PA and spent summers in Ocean City, NJ. Dee and Frank retired to Sarasota, where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Dee had a passion for travel and cruising with her family and friends. She was an avid Steeler fan, loved music, dancing, and bridge club. Dee chaired events for the American Cancer Society in Pittsburgh and supported The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In Ocean City, she welcomed all visitors to "their place" at the beach and loved talks on the porch, outings on the boat, but mostly entertaining guests. Dee is survived by her children, Bill Ardito, Beth (Tim) Self and Amy (Aarik) Eberhardt; grandchildren, Alex and Amy Erdner, Alexandra and Zack (Samantha) Self, and Aaron Eberhardt; great-grandson, Hank Self; sister, Lyndall (Dennis) Hathaway; brother Rollen (Gracie) Keyser; sister- in-law, Connie Keyser; and her black pug, Butchie.

ROBERT M. BARGELOH '55, age 86, of Parkersburg, WV, died May 21, 2019. Bob was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late J. Mason Bargeloh and Stella Ice (Jackson) Bargeloh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Faye (Dawson) Bargeloh, two sisters, Betty Gall, and Marjorie Walters, and a brother Clifford Earl Bargeloh. He graduated from Parkersburg High School where he was a member of the Big Red Band. As a student at West Virginia Wesleyan College, Bob was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Physics and Account- ing. He retired from Dupont Washington Works after 35 years of service. He was a life-long member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer. Bob was a long-time member of the Parkersburg Moose Lodge # 1118, the WV State USBC Bowling Association, Parkersburg USBC Bowling Association, and Parkersburg Men's Bowling Association. He was also a member of WV State USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame, Parkersburg USBC Association Hall of Fame, and for many years chaired and directed the Bowling Division of the WV State Special Olym- pics Winter Games. He is survived by his son, Bryan Bargeloh (Jody), daughter Tonya Bee (Dana), and Nan Knopp (Jay) all of Parkersburg; six grandchildren, Alan Bee, Amber Bee Thomas (Tracey), Andy Bargeloh (Jessica), Ryan Balsley (Jessica), Kyle Balsley (Molly), and Austin Parker; nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Wesley Bargeloh (Sherry) and Arthur "Wayne" Bargeloh (Barbara); and several cousins, nieces and nephews, including Sara Bargeloh Gill '97. Page 16 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 17

In Memoriam LOIS MCWHORTER CAILLIET '55, age 84, of Pacific Palisades, CA, died August 1, 2019. Lois was born to the late Goldie Harris McWhorter '55 and Carlton B. McWhorter '42 in Lewis County, WV, on October 29, 1934. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Dr. Rene Cailliet. Lois graduated from Weston High School in 1951 and after graduating from WVWC, she earned a Master's Degree in Piano at West Virginia University in 1961. At Wesleyan, she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, the Round Robin of her class, the choir and was the accompanist for many student vocalists. In 1962, Lois moved to California where she taught piano and theory at Pierce College in the San Fernando Valley. Surviving is her sister, Mary-Lou McWhorter Zickefoose '45 (Winchester, VA), two sons and their wives, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

DAVID M. CARTWRIGHT, JR. '64, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV, died July 23, 2019. David was born in Camp Wheel- ers, GA to the late David Marple Cartwright and Mary Louise Horner Cartwright. Graduating Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1961, he was named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, the first finalist from B-UHS. He was one of two West Virginia high school graduates invited to attend the National Science Symposium at Clemson University in 1960. Retiring from New York Life Insurance Company in 2016, David represented the Company for 45 years as an agent. He earned numerous company and industry awards including Agent of the Year, President's Council and was a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He achieved the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) during his career. David was the charter President of North Central WV Association of Life Underwriters and served the West Virginia state association in the same position. David was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Buckhan- non until the time of his passing. He served the Church as Administrative Board Chair, Staff Parish Chair, and was a member of the Finance Committee. He also was First United Methodist's Local Lay Leader, Wesleyan District Lay Leader and served as chairman of District Trustees. In addition, David had been an Equalization Delegate to the WV Annual Conference for many years. He also served on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry. David served as President of the WV Strawberry Festival from 1970–74 and continued as a Board Member for many years. He was a Life Member of the Upshur County Historical Society and the Hackers Creek Pioneer Descendants. He enjoyed antiquing and genealogy. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen Post Cartwright '64, daughter, Kelley Cartwright Tierney '88 and her husband Steven J. Tierney '93, of Buckhannon; a son, Dr. William (Bill) E. Cartwright '94 and his wife Kelley Nolte Cartwright, and children, Oliver and Lucy Cartwright, all of Parkersburg, WV. He is also survived by a brother, Greg Cartwright and wife Lynn of Grafton, WV and a sister, Susan Cartwright Dietrich of Broken Arrow, OK.

SHINAKO MASUI COKER '55, age 87, of Virginia Beach, VA, died July 17, 2019. While a student at Wesleyan she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Coker '55.

RICHARD L. HAYDEN '64, age 79, of Garland, TX, died April 6, 2018. He was married for 52 years to Sharon Cockerill Hayden '64 and was the father of two sons and five grandchildren. While a student at Wesleyan, he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

JOHN A. HERBST '58, age 86, of Hartford, CT, died May 20, 2019. He was born May 6, 1933, in Ford City, PA, the son of the late John H. and Mary (Bartek) Herbst. Besides his brother Joseph, John was predeceased by his beloved son Arthur D. Herbst. After graduating from WVWC, John was awarded his Ph.D. in Chemistry from West Virginia University. John served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. Later, he served in the U.S. Naval Reserve, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander before receiving his honorable discharge. Dr. Herbst was a Research Chemist at Olin Corp. and Callaway Chemical Co. before retiring from ExxonMobil Corp. in 1996. His work as a research chemist led to the development of a unique chemical patent in 1975. In his leisure time, John was an experienced and passionate grower of lilies and was an honored member of the New England Lily Society. He was also a model car enthusiast, having been a long-time member of the Packards International Motor Car Club. In addition to all of this, he was also a first-rate brewer Page 18 Summer 2019

In Memoriam of beer. In addition to his wife, Marcia, of 63 years, he is survived by his daughter Julia Wholey (Brien) and their daughter Nina Wholey of Canton; his son Andrew Herbst; his sister, Maryanna Fichthorn and his brother, Henry E. Herbst.

MILDRED THORNTON LINDLEY '64, age 77, of Kingwood, WV, died May 26, 2019. Mildred was born in Colum- bus, OH to the late Vance Ellis and Helen Marguerite (Hewitt) Thornton. She attended Bloomfield Grade School and graduated in 1960 from Jackson High School, Jackson, OH. She graduated from WVWC with a B.S. in Home Econom- ics and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Her first job was Home Demonstration Agent in Preston County, WV. Mrs. Lindley was a member of a committee that formed the first Consumer Education Association of West Virginia. While working for the WVU Extension Service, she completed her Master's Degree in Home Economics Edu- cation. When her sons were young, she taught adult education classes, was a part-time reporter for Preston County for the Dominion Post newspaper, was a substitute teacher and started a Welcome Wagon program in the Kingwood area. Later she was employed by the Preston County Board of Education as a kindergarten and then second grade teacher. She taught at elementary schools in Kingwood, Fellowsville, Valley and Rowlesburg. While teaching she continued to take college courses and obtained an M.S. plus 45 hours. She was a past president and member of an Education Honor- ary, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Gamma Chapter. While employed she was a member of WV Education Association, National Education Association and WV Assoc. of Young Children. Mildred retired in 2002 after working 29 years as an educator in Preston County. She then became an adjunct professor and taught child development classes for two years at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading, calligraphy, hammered dulci- mer music, yoga and walking. Bill and Mildred traveled to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Panama, Costa Rica, Canada, Ireland, and Mexico. They toured most of the 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska. She enjoyed participating in senior learner OLLI classes in Morgantown. She was an officer and member of the Cranberry Garden Club and WVU Extension Preston County Master Gardeners. For over 30 years she was a member and Past Secretary of the Hospice Care Corporation Board of Directors, now WV Caring. Mildred was an active member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Kingwood. She was treasurer of the Episcopal Church Women, (ECW) and earlier served as Junior and Senior Warden for the church Vestry. She is survived by her husband, William M. Lindley II; sons, Dr. Juddson D. A. Lindley, M.D. (Kristin), Garth S. R. Lindley (Angela); five grandchildren; brother, George Ellis Thornton '68 and wife Margaret Fehrman Thornton '69; nieces, Jennifer Brooke (J.B.) Thornton Taylor '95 (Mark), Amy Leigh Thornton Keller '98 (Ben), Anne Elizabeth Thornton Helmick '02 and husband Ian L. Helmick '00; and great nieces and nephews.

MARGARET WINNICHUKE STARCHER '50, age 76, of Butler, PA, died April 22, 2019. She was born January 14, 1929 in Bridgeville, PA to the late Stephen John Winnichuke and Hannah Elizabeth Sims. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Foster "Toby" Eugene Starcher '50; they married on June 18, 1949 and he passed away on May 31, 2000. In 1947, she graduated from Bridgeville High School as Valedictorian. After graduating from WVWC, Peg taught for many years in Pennsylvania and Ohio. When the population rose following WWII, she provided a preschool program out of her house in the late 1950s for the Chartiers Valley School District. Peg enjoyed a love for creating artwork, whether it was with oil paint, calligraphy or making ABC Christmas Book keepsakes for her grandkids. She loved to read, sew, swim, travel, play bridge and collect/restore/display antiques. As a year-round resident at Lakeside Chautauqua, she was a member of Antiquarians, Bridge Club, The Lakeside United Methodist Church Choir and Women's Group, Lakeside Chautauqua Choir, Friends of Hotel Lakeside and the Hotel Sale Chair, The Lakeside Heritage Society, Lakeside Property Owners Association, The Lakeside Women's Club and Chairperson for the Annual Tour of Homes for over 15 years. She was a member of Ottawa County Mental Health. Peg is survived by her three sons: Scott F. Starcher (Nancy) of Toledo, OH, John E. Starcher (Holly) of Marblehead, OH, David W. Starcher (Heather) of Butler, PA; two daughters, Jane L. Milholland of Pittsford, NY, Wendy S. Ayler (Michael) of Denver, CO; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia A. Donelli; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Page 18 Summer 2019 Summer 2019 Page 19

In Memoriam IREENE TOLBERT THOMAS '43, age 98, of Ashland, OH, died April 9, 2019. Ireene was born February 28, 1921, in Wellsburg, WV, the cherished first child and sole daughter of Earl O. and Edna M. (Gillis) Tolbert. Ireene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Egbert Thomas, Jr. '46, and both of her sons, James Edwin and Jeffrey Alan; and her brother Edwin J. Tolbert. She received her baccalaureate degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College where she became a member of Sigma Delta Chi (Alpha Xi Delta) sorority. Ireene was a proud homemaker and worked in various businesses in Ashland, as well as being deeply engaged for many years in fundraising, community-enrichment activities, and hospital volunteering. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Ashland, and the Ashland Symphony Women's League. She is survived by her daughters-in-law, Darcy (Jim) Thomas and Becky (Jeff) Thomas; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Patricia P. Tolbert.

FAYE COOK WEBB '65, age 74, of Virginia Beach, VA, died October 13, 2018. Faye was born in North Carolina on October 15, 1943 to the late Ernest and Faye (Melton) Cook. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Webb, and her brothers, Michael Cook and Daniel Cook. She received her Bachelor's in Sociology from West Virginia Wesleyan College and her Master's in Social Work from Tulane University. She began what would become a lifelong career in Social Work at Family Service in Elyria, OH, then moved to New Orleans where she worked at the Milne Boys Home, from there she moved to Norfolk, VA to conduct psychiatric social work at the mental health center. She also had a private practice in the area working with a psychiatrist. In Washington DC, she took a position at the DC General Hos- pital Crippled Children's Unit and taught classes at the University of the District of Columbia. She was director of the Psycho-Social Service Department at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in West Chester, PA. She then returned to Louisiana as Executive Director of The Family Counseling Agency in Alexandria. She ended her career as President and CEO of the Center for Child and Family Services in Hampton, VA retiring in 1998. In addition to her long career in Social Work, Faye was a Reiki Master and was very involved in her Church. She traveled extensively, going to all 50 states, Ireland and China. As a child she was stricken with Polio, but that never stopped her drive, curiosity and generous spirit. She is survived by her grandson, step-daughter, her brother Ken Cook and many extended family and friends.

The Emeritus Club Newsletter is published triannually by the Office of Advancement and Office of Alumni Relations, Erickson Alumni Center, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201; Robert N. Skinner '75, Vice President for Advancement; William B. Armistead '81, Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Advancement; Rochelle Squires Long '00, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations; Ally Fell '13, Newsletter Designer; and Molly Patterson, Coordinator of the Emeritus Club: E-mail [email protected]; Telephone 304-473-8540. Page 20 Summer 2019 The Emeritus Club West Virginia Wesleyan College 59 College Avenue Buckhannon, WV 26201

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