ILITAR M Y C A O I L G L R E O G

E

E

G

C H 1879 L A L E A CTER ABOV

CELEBRATING 135 YEARS

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT’S REPORT

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE WAS FOUNDED IN 1879 WITH ITS MAIN CAMPUS IN MILLEDGEVILLE, GA, AND ADDITIONAL CAMPUSES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

AUGUSTA

COLUMBUS

DUBLIN WILLIAM B. CALDWELL IV FAIRBURN LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U.S. ARMY (RET.)

FAYETTEVILLE What does “opportunity” mean to you? To me, it means a combination of circumstances that allows students to prepare MADISON themselves for broader experiences. At Georgia Military College, all students have endless opportunities to start with our SANDERSVILLE college and truly go anywhere upon transferring or graduating. I’m happy to report that as we continue to grow, GMC is STONE MOUNTAIN truly becoming the “school of opportunity” across our state.

VALDOSTA Here, our students fall into three categories: first chance, second chance and only chance. For each group, opportunity WARNER ROBINS represents something a bit different. But for all GMC students, it means an accessible and affordable quality education, one that opens the door to so much more. It’s about putting a student on an educational path toward success, which is both our mission and passion. ONLINE Let me take a few moments to explain those categories. About 26 percent of our students are traditional first chance students. They have the grades to go to the college or university of their choice, but they’ve chosen GMC because we offer a top quality education at an affordable price. They know their credits will transfer to any of the 41 colleges/universities with whom we have articulation agreements, 35 of which guarantee admission.

Another 19 percent of students are our second chance students. Perhaps they went to their two- or four-year school of choice, but didn’t adjust well or make the grade. They need an opportunity to get their education back on track, and GMC GMC ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS provides that pathway.

An articulation agreement is a formal agreement between two institutions, allowing a student to apply specific credits earned For the remaining 55 percent of our students, GMC represents the only chance to advance their education. They might have at one institution toward the other. The agreements build strong partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges dropped out of high school and earned a GED; maybe they have very low SAT scores, or face any number of challenges. by streamlining the transfer process, and saves students both time and money. They know GMC’s open admission policy means not only acceptance, but a true opportunity to change their lives. The success of our students on a daily basis is paramount to everything we do, and it defines who GMC truly is. From our Agnes Scott College Fort Valley State University Reinhardt University statewide footprint (including an online program), to small class sizes, from the variety of majors we offer, to free tutoring Albany State University Georgia College & State University Saint Leo University and donor-supported scholarships, everything is centered on student success. Wow, what an opportunity GMC offers to every student. And the outcome is seen in these examples: Our graduation rate exceeds the national average at comparable Argosy University Atlanta Campus Georgia Gwinnett College Savannah State University colleges, while our transfer rate to four-year schools is twice the national average. With an almost 200 percent growth in the Armstrong State University Georgia Southern University Shorter University number of graduates in the past six years, word is spreading about GMC’s unparalleled accessibility and affordability. Art Institute of Atlanta Georgia Southwestern State University Strayer University As you’ll see in the pages of this report, opportunity comes in many forms at GMC, both academically and financially. As I Ashford University Georgia State University Tennessee State University tell our students, if they have the desire and will to succeed, we have set the conditions to make it happen. As donors, you Auburn University at Montgomery Kaplan University Thomas University already recognize GMC is a great investment. Through your generosity, Berry College Kennesaw State University Toccoa Falls College you are giving the gift of opportunity Brenau University LaGrange College Trident University International to provide our students with hope Brewton-Parker College Mercer University University of North Georgia and the chance for a better life.

Columbus State University Middle Georgia State College Valdosta State University Thank you for your loyalty and Dalton State College Paine College Wesleyan College commitment by continuing to support the next generation of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Piedmont College Young Harris College GMC students – and for making our Emmanuel College Point University institution a School of Opportunity, no matter how you define it. Georgia Military College is accredited by the Commission on Together, we are making a difference! Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Dr. John Wilson, President of Morehouse College, speaking to the class of 2015 in Milledgeville. GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 3 CONTRIBUTE TO STUDENT SUCCESS | GROWING ENROLLMENT

GROWING ENROLLMENT

If our state’s rate of college degree attainment remains unchanged, the majority of Georgia’s jobs will soon be out of reach for the majority of our people. Without a trajectory correction, new employers and new jobs will move elsewhere. “Existing employers {will} begin to question the benefit of staying with a workforce that falls near the bottom of states inside a nation that lags behind most other developed countries in terms of education,” says the Complete College Georgia Report. “This future is not distant, but five years near.” At GMC, we’re determined to catalyze the change our state desperately needs. And our donors are helping make it in the application pipeline. GMC-Fayetteville Executive Director, GMC-Fayetteville. possible every day. As the largest two-year public college in Ga., our Fall to Fall enrollments continue to increase each also has 65 dual-enrollment students who are “Embracing the experience here and receiving year, surging approximately 9% last year alone, while national enrollment averages were down 2%. GMC’s graduation jump-starting their college coursework while a degree from GMC, our graduates are rate of 25% is higher than our Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) peer group by around 5%, and in high school. equipped for selfless and honorable service, our transfer rate of 32% is higher than the IPEDS peer group by around 12%. Further, GMC students ranked us higher Once the campus’ enrollment grows to 500 whether it involves continuing their education than other national colleges in student satisfaction in every category. We are dedicated to student success. – which is expected within four years – GMC at one of the 41 colleges and universities plans to launch a phase two campus expansion. with which GMC has a standing articulation Here, learn about the meaningful ways GMC is aligning our programs and services to support increased educational Currently, the school has a staff of 11, plus 24 adjunct agreement, joining the workforce, or entering the access and graduation rates. From new junior college campuses across Georgia to expanded dual enrollment programs faculty, with plans to add additional full-time faculty in the military.” for high school students, our contribution to student success is changing the game. near future. The Fayetteville facility’s architecture reflects the striking The Fayetteville campus is Fayette County’s first college, with signature gothic style of the main GMC campus in Milledgeville. more than 25,500 square feet of space. The facility includes: nine Inside, the modernized facility is completely wireless, equipped Georgia Military College classrooms; biology and chemistry labs; a media center; a book with contemporary furnishings and leading edge technology to store; two conference rooms; a student lounge with café; student optimize collaboration and active learning. Opens Campus in Fayetteville support services area, complete with business, financial aid and School officials chose West Fayetteville as the home of their new admissions offices; an area for standardized testing; and 12 offices campus based on the already established business market in the Georgia Military College celebrated the “Embracing the and a tribute to prominent Fayette County leaders for faculty and staff. area, including Piedmont Fayette Hospital, with more than 1,000 grand opening of its 10th campus Aug. 20 in experience here and and entrepreneurs with a legacy of, and lifelong Located at the intersection of South Sandy Creek Road and employees, and Pinewood Atlanta Studios, a multimillion-dollar, Fayetteville, Ga., just ten months after breaking receiving a degree commitment to, faithful stewardship, community Veterans Parkway in the western part of Fayetteville, GMC- full-service film and entertainment studio established in early 2014. ground in October, 2014. “GMC extends its from GMC, our gradu- service, and educating and developing tomorrow’s Fayetteville offers all 27 two-year degree programs available across Group VI Development, joined by Halbert Development and heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Fayetteville, ates are equipped for servant leaders. Additionally, there were remarks the GMC system. In addition, the school expects to offer the Foley Design Associates Architects, Inc., completed Fayetteville’s Fayette County and the surrounding area for the selfless and honorable from school and community officials, as well as Bachelor of Applied Science degree and will explore the possibility only postsecondary educational facility in nine months. “We very warm reception they’ve extended to GMC. service, whether it guided tours of the facility. of providing offerings in allied health and film technology/media simply wouldn’t be here today without the selfless dedication of Thanks to a tremendous amount of hard work involves continuing Fayetteville Mayor Greg Clifton spoke during the production in the 2016-17 school year. the general contractor, subcontractors, and a tireless professional from many stakeholders, GMC-Fayetteville is their education at one ceremony, saying, “One of my goals when I was first “Our vision at GMC-Fayetteville is to provide and promote workforce – and, of course, the tremendous support of the now ready to support the educational needs of of the 41 colleges and elected mayor was to either start or recruit a college a values-based academic center of excellence that serves the Fayetteville community, local officials, the Pinewood Atlanta this area’s growing workforce,” said Lieutenant universities with which founded on high moral principles to Fayetteville, community and prepares Studios Production Centre General William B. Caldwell IV, GMC president. GMC has a standing and I am thrilled to see that goal come to fruition all college and career- vendor family and Piedmont “Fall classes are already underway, with the articulation agreement, during my first term! I thank GMC for your ready students to succeed Fayette Hospital,” said General number of students and enrolled credit hours joining the workforce commitment to moral and academic excellence in a competitive global Donahue. “Together with our far exceeding our expectations. We’re delighted or entering the and I bid you a very hearty welcome to Fayetteville. society. We want to students, we’ve all become a by the enthusiastic response of the Fayetteville military.” We’re glad you are here!” ensure they can start here part of something very special community.” that’s now a part of the rich —­ BG (Ret.) Scott F. “Rock” With construction completed mid-July, nearly and go anywhere,” said More than 100 invited guests attended the legacy of Georgia Military Donahue, Executive Director, 300 enrolled students began classes at GMC- Brigadier General (Ret.) event, which included an inaugural flag raising College.” GMC-Fayetteville Fayetteville on Aug. 3rd, with another 400 students Scott F. “Rock” Donahue,

4 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 5 CONTRIBUTE TO STUDENT SUCCESS | GROWING ENROLLMENT

You are cordially invited to celebrate the GRAND OPENING

of the GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE DUBLIN CAMPUS

enjoy refreshments and a tour

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 11:00 A.M. Governor Deal 200 South Jefferson Street Dublin Georgia 31021 Attends Grand Opening of Georgia Military College in Dublin

Governor Nathan Deal joined state and local officials in Laurens from miles around. By restoring this icon, Dublin is showing that County for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for our town is back. We’ve got energy and vision, and we’re committed Georgia Military College Dublin Campus on Sept. 18, 2015. The to making sure this a place we can be proud of,” said Joshua ceremony also marked the opening of the restored 1913 First Kight, Executive Director of the Dublin Downtown Development National Bank building in downtown Dublin that houses Dublin’s Authority. newest college campus. Now open to the public, the building includes such amenities “Thriving communities are dedicated to enriching economic as a locally owned eatery, the Landmark Cafe & Market, on the competitiveness and quality of life for citizens,” said Deal. “This ground floor, as well as a bookstore and common study area on restoration of Dublin’s First National Bank building exemplifies the mezzanine level. GMC administrative offices and classrooms the vast potential of public-private partnerships. Georgia Military occupy the 2nd, 3rd and, eventually, 4th floors, with the 5th and 6th College’s campus expansion to the revamped Dublin Skyscraper floors available for lease as professional space. will expand access to higher education, create jobs and enhance Garbutt Construction Company, headquartered in Dublin and economic development in this community.” considered an expert in historical preservation, was tapped by The $4 million historical restoration of Dublin’s the developer to complete the work on the “Skyscraper” in a “Skyscraper” is a long time coming for citizens timespan of seven months. of Dublin and Laurens County, as the six “This project was too big for one individual to story landmark was shuttered for decades. take on. The Old First National Bank Building Attempts to revive the property through the was the “elephant in the room” as far as years have been valiant, but never came to downtown Dublin revitalization. It took fruition–until now. someone with the faith in Dublin, like Jim Gainesville native and downtown Walters, to be the catalyst for all of the rest Dublin business owner Jim Walters took of us to come together to make it happen. interest in the project and partnered with It was fun to watch. It also took foresight the Dublin Downtown Development and wisdom at the state level to recently Authority, Garbutt Construction enhance historic tax credits for the State “We are incredibly excited to be a part of the Dublin Company and Georgia Military College to of Georgia. That was a deal changer. Think Community,” said Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, GMC bring the project to life. of the projects and jobs all President. “They have welcomed us with open arms. This is a true collaboration as we work closely with the Dublin “The Old First National across Georgia that this leadership to make this a premier educational facility for Bank building is one of the has created,” said Charlie “Georgia Military College’s campus expansion to the revamped the community. We will continue to focus on our mission biggest, oldest and most Garbutt, president of Dublin Skyscraper will expand access to higher education, create to produce educated citizens and contributing members of architecturally important Garbutt Construction. jobs and enhance economic development in this community.” society in an environment conducive to the development of the buildings in middle Georgia. intellect and character of our students.” It literally towers over ­— Governor Nathan Deal downtown and can be seen Start Here ... in Dublin and ... Go Anywhere!

6 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 7 GMC Launches ‘Game Changing’ Online Dual Enrollment Program

CONTRIBUTE TO STUDENT SUCCESS | GROWING ENROLLMENT

Both young men attend Jasper County High, a school of 589 setup. Students who are dual enrolled meet in a designated students, where only about 20 percent of graduates attend college. computer classroom during certain class periods to do their college GMC Launches “Game Changing” In fact, of the 13,000 residents in this rural middle Georgia county, work online. A GMC professor teaches each virtual course, while a fewer than half of those 18 and older have graduated from high Jasper High faculty member monitors the room, helping with school; just 13 percent hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. And everything from subject expertise to technical support to time Online Dual Enrollment Program more than 20 percent of Jasper County residents live below the management. “Many of our families don’t have Internet poverty level. connections at home, so it’s important we provide classes at school. Our program also lets kids get familiar with the college Additionally, GMC Online Campus provides scholarships to cover environment and expectations, but from the comfort and In August 2015, GMC launched an online dual enroll- all fees and also provides all textbooks free of charge, effectively Delivering Education Where It’s familiarity of their high school,” says Camille. “Once they graduate, ment program, bringing the opportunity to earn free making the program free to participating students and their Needed Most they’ll be fully prepared to take this educational carrot and run families. college credits directly to the fingertips of qualified “Until now, our students typically didn’t even consider college with it.” high school students. And it’s already a game changer. Not surprisingly, the Online Campus program is growing fast because it simply wasn’t within reach. And because most of their and is on pace to be the largest dual enrollment program across all parents hadn’t gone, they didn’t have the experience to guide them Living the Dream of the GMC campuses. “We already have three school partnerships through the process,” says Camille, who became the school’s For Devin, that means attending University of Georgia or in place for fall, and the student success has been astounding,” says principal earlier this year. “Traditional dual enrollment programs For a number of years, dual enrollment programs have been Georgia Southern, where he wants to pursue a career in business Jody. “Six more high schools will come on board in January, and weren’t feasible for our students because we’re at least 30 minutes giving high schoolers a leg up on their higher education. Since management. Ultimately, he’d like to become an entrepreneur or partnerships for the spring are already forming. We couldn’t be from everywhere, and students don’t have transportation to travel 2009, juniors and seniors have been able to earn credit toward a CEO. Alex’s top college choices are UGA and Georgia Tech, where more excited. Our goal is to make our program available to every that far in the middle of the school day. I wanted to find a way to high school diploma and a college degree at the same time. This he’ll likely major in computer science. high school in Georgia.” bring a dual enrollment program to them.” school year, thanks to the state’s new streamlined Move On When Both sets of parents are terrifically proud of their high school At one of those partner schools, Jasper County High School, So Camille reached out to GMC, where her own children had Ready (MOWR) program, students can begin taking college sons’ college achievements. But for Alex’s parents, who immigrated students are enthusiastically taking advantage of their new attended Prep School and Junior College, and was thrilled to learn courses as early as the ninth grade. from Mexico in search of a better life for their family, the educational opportunity. “I’m always pushing them to dream the Online Campus was launching a dual enrollment program. Problem was, students either had to go to the college campus for ‘beyond.’ With GMC’s program, they can earn two years of college implications of Alex’s dual enrollment are especially profound. “GMC’s dual enrollment program has changed the entire instruction, or the college instructor had to travel to the high credit in high school for free, then get their bachelor’s degree with “When you look at a young person like Alex, who is truly blazing dynamic of our kids. Now, the college prep mindset has trickled school. Transportation and scheduling issues have presented just two more years of college. Or they can stay in college for four monumental generational change for his family, it’s both a blessing down to the ninth graders…the entire student body is talking challenges for many, but for students in rural areas, the logistics of years and come out with a master’s degree, if they want to,” says and a burden. But he has taken it on with grace and honor – and about where they want to continue their education and the types of dual enrollment have often been total deal breakers. Camille Murner, principal. “This program creates a culture of we’re all here to help him,” says Camille. “This program is the careers they want for themselves.” “The vision behind MOWR is to give high school students a fast empowerment and gives students a new voice. Our partnership American Dream. This is it. We’re living it here in Jasper County lane to a low-cost or free college education, with some students with GMC can show the entire state that if students are given the every day.” even completing an associate’s degree while still in high school,” right circumstances, they can truly achieve their potential.” A+ in Collaboration explains Jody Yearwood, GMC’s Vice President of Information For information about GMC’s Online Campus, visit The level of collaboration between Jasper County High School Technology & Enrollment Management and the Executive www.GMCOnlineCampus.com and the Online Campus is immediately evident in the program’s Director of the Online Campus. “It’s a tremendous offering, but For information about Georgia’s MOWR program, go to traditional models came with quite a few roadblocks.” https://secure.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/ Alex Mendoza, student; Camille Murner, Principal, Jasper Now, GMC’s new Online Campus dual enrollment program Scholarships/Grants_and_Scholarships/MOWR.aspx County H.S.; Devin Robinson, student offers a complete solution. Here’s how it works: Jasper County High School Brings GMC forms partnerships with high schools that identify students and courses to be offered. GMC’s Online Campus staff GMC’s Dual Enrollment Program Home handles admissions, testing, advising and instruction. “This Alex Mendoza, a high school junior, remembers exactly where he allows us to create classes and cohorts specifically for each high was the moment his future changed. “I was in band camp–our school,” Jody says. “The high school can then, in turn, offer our principal walked in and told us about GMC starting a free online classes as part of their daily schedules, with students attending dual enrollment program that any of us could apply for,” he recalls. class together in a computer lab, monitored by one of their own “Nobody in my family has gone to college, so this was really a big teachers. Students take classes in a controlled environment during opportunity for me.” the school day, with their peers, without ever having to leave high Devin Robinson, a sophomore, heard about the dual enrollment school grounds.” program from his mom, who explained how it would allow him to And because GMC’s low tuition falls within the state allotment graduate from high school and junior college at the same time, then for funding, parents pay no tuition for their dual enrolled students. enter a four-year college as a junior.

8 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 9 CONTRIBUTE TO STUDENT SUCCESS | GROWING ENROLLMENT

About GMC’s Dual Enrollment Program

To qualify for GMC’s Dual Enrollment Program, high school students must be at least a sophomore, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and achieve certain scores on the Meet Katie Morris, college entrance exam. With approval from parents and their high school counselors, students choose Who Finished High School and from a menu of GMC course offerings, which the state pays for, including tuition, fees and books. Each College the Same Week course counts as both high school credit and college credit. Many students take one course at GMC per semester, but may opt to dual enroll in all of their coursework, as Katie did. By the time Katie Morris finished her sophomore year of high better,” she says. “When a friend mentioned the idea of dual school, she was ready for more. “I wanted more of an academic enrollment, I talked to my guidance counselor, applied and started GMC has articulation agreements with 41 colleges challenge, more educational independence, freedom in my my junior year of high school as a full-time student at Georgia and universities, which have agreed to accept all schedule, and an opportunity to meet people I might fit in with Military College.” transfer credits with a grade of C or higher. Further, GMC professors will teach dual enrollment courses on location at a high school campus if the school has a minimum number of enrollees. Homeschooled students are also eligible for the program. Katie receiving her diploma from GMC during graduation in May 2015. As word spreads, GMC’s Dual Enrollment program is quickly expanding. In the 2014 fall term, GMC had 382 dual enrollment students; for the 2015 fall term, This May, Katie graduated from high school – as the class the school had 748. valedictorian – just five days before graduating from GMC with an Associate Degree in General Studies. It’s exactly this scenario Georgia “It’s a win for everyone. The program is a huge Governor Nathan Deal envisions for the state’s dual enrollment benefit for students because they get a free college program, which is now being streamlined via the Move On When Ready education while still in high school. They also have Act (SB 132), which Gov. Deal signed into law earlier this year. an opportunity to be surrounded by students who Typically, high school students take one college course per semester, are in school because they want to further their but Katie opted to take a full course load to get a jumpstart on her career education, not just meet compulsory high school goals. “As a kid, I wanted to be a teacher, then a veterinarian, then a requirements. It’s also great for the high schools chef…or a cop,” she laughs. “But by the time I got to ninth grade, I knew themselves because they receive credit for students I wanted to be a chemist. I plan to earn my Ph.D. in chemistry, then work in the Program—it’s great for GMC because it allows as a researcher to help create pharmaceuticals for people suffering from us to bring in more students with all expenses paid,” disease.” says Ralph L. Kauzlarich, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) At just 18, Katie is already well on her way toward her goal. With a Executive Director, GMC – Milledgeville Campus. “I sizable scholarship to attend Mercer University, she plans to graduate highly recommend dual enrollment for any interested early, then move on to grad school. “I’d recommend the dual enrollment high school student. If you can qualify for the program because it’s a good growing experience. The academic work was program, it’s ‘game on!’” challenging but not overwhelming. Being in a college environment let For more information about GMC’s Dual Enrollment me become more independent, and I’m already moving toward my career. Plus, the financial benefits were great for my family,” she says. Program, go to www.GMC.edu, or call 478-387-4846. “I’m definitely happy I did it!”

10 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 11 CONTRIBUTE TO STUDENT SUCCESS | PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015

Analese Bridges (HS’15) is One to Watch

At a time when most young adults are just starting to ponder in the prep school’s history to receive the Distinguished Order of career paths, Analese Bridges, who graduated from Georgia Servant Leader with seven oak leaf clusters, recognizing Military Prep School in May, has hers thoroughly mapped out. In community volunteer work totaling nearly 1,000 hours during her August, she began attending Duke University—on a full high school years. As the prep school’s rifle team commander scholarship—with plans to pursue the law career she set her sights during her senior year, Analese led the team through an undefeated on at age 4. season, while also serving as student body president, Co-Founder/ Eventually, Analese would like to become a U.S. Supreme Court President of Junior American League Auxiliary, president of the justice. “The Court’s recent decision on same-sex marriage and school’s National Honor Society and Senior Beta Honor Society, The Affordable Care Act very much fueled my passion for wanting and winning various public speaking competitions. to make decisions on those types of societal change cases,” she says. For the past two summers, Analese has worked in Milledgeville’s Of course, Analese realizes she has some time to fill between District Attorney’s office with the Victim’s Advocacy program. now and becoming eligible to serve on the country’s highest court. This past summer, she also served as the first intern in the GMC “I’m looking at majoring in public policy, with a concentration in Office of College Relations as part of the school’s Executive policy journalism, and earning two certificates: one in ethics, the Leadership Program, which she conceived and presented to other in politics, philosophy and economics,” she explains. “I want GMC’s president for consideration. And she became a junior to be very well-rounded in my undergraduate education, which will counselor for Georgia Girl’s State, a national program that studies help me approach societal problems from different angles to local, county and state government processes. find the best possible solutions.” Analese’s list of impressive accomplishments Looking ahead to graduate school, she continues, and, if her track record serves as a plans to earn a Juris Doctor (JD) and an personal precedent, it will grow MBA, with the intention of considerably longer through her school practicing intellectual property law and professional years. She credits or cyber law. “Cyber law is such her Georgia Military Prep School an open field…it’s so new; education and myriad extra there really aren’t a lot of laws curricular activities for serving yet to serve as jurisdiction as a springboard to the lofty over the Internet,” she says. goals she has set for herself. “With the rise of online and “Another possible goal is to social media usage, the law consider running for elected doesn’t have much precedent, office, like senator or and I’d love to be involved in representative,” she says. “I just that kind of fundamental want to make sure whatever I do decision-making.” comes full circle to my first love of the law. That’s where my Setting precedent and making passion lies. I’ve definitely found significant contributions is nothing what I want to do and the type of new to Analese. She was the first cadet difference I want to make.” Analese, top row, attended Girls’ Nation, where she met with President Obama at the White House, Summer 2014.

12 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 13 INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF GMC | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF GMC | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Establishing a Family Tradition

All the while, GMC was never far from the Echols’ hearts. INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF GMC “The school is fundamental to them and something they share with people,” Lee says. It’s simple. Higher education opens the door to a better life. But for so many, affordability muddies the picture. “My parents have a passion for GMC’s mission and a deep Of course, student loans are an option, but a burdensome one at best. In fact, the average four-year college graduate appreciation for what the school will start his or her professional life saddled with $35,000 in loan debt. means.” Donor-funded student scholarships, on the other hand, decrease the financial burden to our future alumni, while Setting that appreciation in fueling their ability to pursue their passions. motion, Dr. and Mrs. Echols have contributed both their Here, meet four GMC supporters whose investment in GMC’s endowed scholarship program will pay dividends for service and support to GMC generations to come. over the years. Retired since 2006, Dr. Echols is a member of the GMC Foundation and past George and Polly Echols have shared their leadership and generosity with GMC throughout the years. president of the GMC Alumni Endowed Scholarship Honors Dr. George L. Echols, Association. Polly serves on The Early Years the GMC Steinway Society Continues Family Legacy of Support Committee, and the couple has provided financial support to Dr. Echols began his own GMC education in the 1930s, when GMC in many areas, including the dedication of a GMC classroom he entered the school as a first grader. It was in the GMC canteen to Polly’s mother and the endowed Echols-Farr Scholarship. Throughout our lives, each of us creates a legacy, a gift of sorts, to those where George later met a young Polly Farr, who would eventually who follow. For the Echols family, a very special legacy winds its way back become his wife and mother of their four children. Polly’s mother, to Depression-era Georgia Military College, threading steadfastly forward Bettie Zachary Farr, taught for decades at GMC, so the circle of The Legacy Continues through the years, and is now woven into the enduring fabrics of both the connections was fittingly complete. family and the school. Clearly, Dr. and Mrs. Echols have inspired their family with a After graduating from high school (’48) and junior college (’50) tradition of service. In 2015, the Echols family legacy of GMC support added another milestone and steeped in the “education, to its history with the Dr. George L. Echols Scholarship. culture, service and “My parents are very proud of how GMC has positioned itself for the future. And it’s been exciting to see the school through “I established the scholarship endowment in honor of my father, Dr. George community” of GMC , their eyes over the years, as it’s weathered many challenges and Echols, for his nearly 80-year connection and commitment to GMC. Our George went on to earn circumstances to stay focused on its mission,” says Lee. “My entire family is very proud of my father’s lifelong accomplishments and all he’s a Bachelor of Arts degree hope for the Dr. George L. Echols Scholarship is to pay tribute done for GMC,” said Lee Echols, Vice President of Marketing for Atlanta’s from Emory University, to both my dad and his alma mater by giving future students the Northside Hospital. “We hope those who know and love my father will followed by three years of opportunity to experience all GMC has to offer.” consider making a contribution of their own to the scholarship fund.” military service during the Korean War. Back home, A fitting family legacy, indeed. The scholarship, to be awarded to a rising GMC Prep School freshman, George continued his will give financial assistance to a student who otherwise wouldn’t have the education at the Medical opportunity for a GMC education. College of Georgia, launching what would “My hope for the Dr. George L. Echols Scholarship is to pay tribute to become a thriving 45-year Dr. George L. Echols both my dad and his alma mater by giving future students the pediatric career in Augusta opportunity to experience all GMC has to offer.” and Milledgeville. — Lee Echols

14 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 15 INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF GMC | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS- INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF GMC | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

GMC-Madison Campus Scholarship Fund Sikes Brothers Scholarship Honors History of Excellence

Charles D. “C.D.” Sikes (HS ’65, JC ’67) didn’t major in history, nor did he make it his career. But his deep appreciation for “who we were and who we are” has certainly guided the arc of his own journey – and the lives of many he’ll touch in the future. Charles’ journey winds back to the small town of Metter, Ga., about 20 miles east of Statesboro, where he and older brother Don grew up. After World War II, their father and uncle established a machine and fabricating company in Metter, while their mother held various clerical positions. When Don, Charles and several cousins reached late high school, their parents enrolled them as boarders at Georgia Military Prep School, a decision that would prove Conner Deen (HS ‘15), the first scholarship recipient, and C. D. Sikes (HS ’65, JC ’67) pivotal for all. battalions in GMC history. More than four decades later, Charles “My family placed great faith in GMC; they knew it offered the is a Vietnam veteran (’69-’70) living in Statesboro, where he retired solid foundation they wanted for us,” said Charles. “Through the from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (’71-2001) and the Army years, my brother, cousins and I realized our parents, part of ‘The National Guard (’69-’97). He is a graduate of Georgia College (now General Caldwell; Leigh Aldhizer, Director, GMC-Madison; Mike Torino Greatest Generation,’ made significant sacrifices to give us the GCSU), Georgia Southern University, the FBI National Academy quality and disciplined education GMC provided.” program and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff School. When Leigh Aldhizer and Mike Torino launched of her own, dollar-for-dollar, with no cap, as long “We want to help as the campaign to raise funds for the GMC-Madison as we raised the minimum $8,500 required for It was a sacrifice that would yield immeasurable rewards. Don This year, Charles began a new chapter in the lives of both his many people campus scholarship fund, they set their hopes high the other matches,” said Mike. “In just about 90 said he “enjoyed the school’s disciplined environment” and credits family and GMC, again drawing on valuable life lessons. “At my as possible and kept their expectations realistic. Three months days, we raised more than $52,000, including all GMC as the gateway to his future endeavors. Charles certainly high school graduation, I unexpectedly received a $100 scholarship bridge the gap between later, with donations tallied, they were stunned. the matching funds – twice the amount needed to agreed. “While I’ve had many mentors and role models throughout for good citizenship and respect for authority,” he said. “That little government-funded aid establish an endowed scholarship fund. It was a real my life, the GMC administration, teachers, ROTC leaders and scholarship meant a lot to me and I always wanted to provide that “It was overwhelming to see how many people and the actual cost tribute to this community.” classmates were among the most important. They gave me the recognition for someone else.” This spring, he established The participated and how far we exceeded our goal,” of their education.” discipline, focus and structure I needed during those pivotal years,” Sikes Brothers Scholarship in honor of his brother and cousins, to said Leigh, director of the GMC-Madison campus. Many donors said they were especially impressed said Charles. “Other than my parents and immediate family, GMC be given annually to a graduating Georgia Military Prep School “It was so exciting and humbling to know the —­ Leigh Aldhizer, Director, by the school’s mission. “GMC-Madison is the has been most influential in my life.” senior planning to attend the junior college. Award criteria draw community really believes in what we’re doing. It GMC-Madison perfect place for a person who wants to try college, from Charles’ own scholarship: “A student who has exhibited in put me right on cloud nine.” but who doesn’t necessarily want to go away to Even as a young student, Charles was keenly aware of those influences. “I’ve always had an appreciation for history, and I his relations with fellow students and the faculty strong moral and The campaign got its start when Leigh asked Mike, an adjunct college, and who doesn’t want to be overburdened financially by ethical conduct, and who is outstanding in the display of respect college. It gives them a perfect place to start pursuing a higher remember sitting in class in the Old Capitol Building, absorbing business professor, if he’d invite friends from the Madison area the historical significance of what had come before. Being in a for his superiors and recognized authority.” business community to a luncheon with GMC leaders to learn education,” said Mike. “And every one of the scholarship donations will stay right here, to be awarded to Morgan County residents.” uniform at a youthful age…being exposed to young men from Don said his brother’s forethought and generosity mean a great more about GMC and the scholarship campaign. More than two across the Southeast and several who’d fled Cuba…all of it deal. “It’s truly an honor to be included in the scholarship and dozen attended the event and the campaign was off to a good Leigh said the school plans to award its first scholarships in the influenced my career choices and any accomplishments I’ve had.” rewarding to know how much it’ll help future students,” he said. start. Next, school officials and the campaign’s steering committee spring of 2016. “You hate to see young people, or non-traditional His accomplishments, as well as Don’s, have been many. After “I’m very proud to be involved in keeping the GMC tradition going fanned out, meeting with local government officials, community students, saddled with debt coming out of college. We want to help forward, just as others have done in the past.” organizations, other business leaders and individuals, giving the as many people as possible bridge the gap between government- graduating from GMC, Don earned an accounting degree from the campaign even more traction. funded aid and the actual cost of their education. Thanks to University of Georgia and pursued a successful career with Hunt- Thanks to the endowment funding, GMC can award The Sikes the generosity of our community, these funds will go a long way Wesson Foods in Savannah, Ga. Meanwhile, as a GMC senior, Brothers Scholarship in perpetuity, a true example of paying “An anonymous donor heard GMC and the Foundation were Charles served as battalion commander of one of the largest cadet forward gifts from the past. offering matching donations up to $12,500 and she offered a match toward that goal!” 16 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 17 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE

GMC Prep School Makes 2015 A Year to Remember! ACCOLADES: ______OUR STUDENTS: ______For the GMC Prep School – and its 549 “expanded opportunities,” a series of applicants (40 percent of the projected • 9th Best Community College—CNN Money • 12,438 students enrolled for academic year 2014-2015 students in 6th through 12th grades – initiatives that put students on track student body of 560). • 9th Fastest Growing Community—Community College Week • 42 states and nine nations represented in 2014-2015 • 56 percent minority enrollment 2015 was a year of major milestones. for success from the time they enroll, College • 1,410 graduates in the Class of 2015, with 1,478 degrees awarded Here are just a few: as early as sixth grade. In 2015, those Meanwhile, the GMC Foundation • Top 100 Associate Degree Producers—Community College Week awarded more than $67,000 in schol- (August 2014) Renewal of the school’s distinction of expanded opportunities included: arships to 36 students for next school • Top 100 (33rd) for number of Associate degrees awarded to COLLEGE ACADEMICS: ______accreditation by AdvancED for another • Chartering a chapter of the American year. GMC also provides tuition dis- African-American students—Community College Week • Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied five-year term, extending accreditation Legion Junior Auxiliary, with students counts to employees who have children to 90 continuous years. • 12th Best Community College—Washington Monthly Science degrees, with 25 Associate Degree Program Concentrations volunteering for community service as attending the school (totaling more • 14th Best Community College—The Best Schools part of the largest women’s patriotic than $169,000 for 2015-16), as well • Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Business Management and Expanded Opportunities • Top 25 Best Community Colleges—CollegeAtlas.org service organizations in the world. as discounts to families with multiple Supervision and Management began Fall 2015 at the Augusta and Another area of accomplishment • 2014 Nominee Best Value College—BestValueColleges© • Establishing a Chick-fil-A Leader children attending GMC (totaling more Online campuses is GMC’s strategic commitment to • National Champions 2014 National Junior College Ethics Bowl Academy, which engages students in than $56,000 for 2015-16). • Course transfer agreements with 41 colleges and universities, 35 of • Designated each GMC campus a 2015 “Military monthly Leader Labs, where which provide GMC graduates with a guaranteed admission Friendly School”—Victory Media they learn leadership skills to “In 2015, the combined total of our • Free tutoring State Championship Title: scholarships and assistance to families is • 2015 Best Value School Awardee—University Research & Review • Average class size: 16 students VARSITY SOFTBALL create student-led Communi- ty Impact Projects. more than $485,000,” said Pam. “Thanks • Establishing a baccalaure- in large part to our generous donors, FOUNDED: ______hundreds of students are afforded the COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: ______ate service to honor graduat- • Established by the Georgia General Assembly at Milledgeville, State Championship Title: wonderful opportunity of a Prep School • No out-of-state tuition VARSITY GIRLS’ TRACK ing seniors. Ga., on Oct. 14, 1879 education.” • Open admissions = Only a high school diploma or GED is required • Creating a school-wide • First classes began on Jan. 19, 1880 for admission project in remembrance of The Senior Class • Named changed to Georgia Military College on Dec. 17, 1900 • Highly successful learning support (remedial) programs in English, State Championship Title: the 9/11 attacks. As members of the Prep School class writing, and arithmetic LITERARY TEAM of 2015 bid the school a fond farewell “Giving back to the com- IDENTITY: ______• Vast array of college-driven scholarship programs in May, they had plenty of reasons to munity, learning leadership • Accredited public-independent liberal arts two-year college • Approximately 85 percent of students receive financial aid skills, working collaboratively, celebrate. Their impressive accomplish- State Championship Title: • Twelve college campuses located throughout Georgia honoring the past…all of ments – including record scholarship RAIDER TEAM • College online campus that serves more than 1,000 online students these opportunities help offerings – are well positioned to carry COLLEGE ATHLETICS: ______• A residential, college-level, U.S. Army Senior ROTC program students build both the skills them toward bright futures. • Women’s Softball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Cross-Country, Golf; serving 254 students and compassion that will Co-ed Riflery Students in the dual enrollment program: With a high school graduation rate • The Military Junior College of Georgia and one of only five completing 225 college courses make them well-rounded • National Champions 2015, 2014 and 2013, National Rifle of 100 percent, nearly all 2015 class Military Junior Colleges in the nation adults,” said Pam Grant, prin- Association, ROTC Division members plan to attend the college of • Selected college students become U.S. Army commissioned officers cipal. “Students have been their choice, including UGA, Georgia • National Champions NJCAA Football 2001; runner-up 2013, 2005, in two years Highest AP test results in school’s history very enthusiastic about these Tech, and other Georgia regent schools, and 2002 expanded opportunities and as well as Mercer, The U.S. Military Acad- • Three Players named to the 2014 NJCAA All-American Football we look forward to seeing emy at West Point, Duke University, and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: ______Team & three Junior College Football alumni selected in the their projects bear even more many others. GMC historical data show • Emphasize community service and recognize 100 hours with the 2015 NFL Largest student body, with largest fruit in the years ahead.” 80 percent of them will earn at least an 6th grade class in history Distinguished Order of the Servant Leader medal and certificate; Prep School Scholarships undergraduate degree, and possibly 441 awards presented since 2002. Recognizing that many an advanced degree, within six years of • Ethics integrated throughout college courses of study Prep students exceeded state and national families need financial as- their high school graduation. • Character programs focus on critical thinking, character averages on both the SAT and ACT college sistance for their children to development, civic duty and student success entrance exams “I’m extremely proud of all our graduat- attend the Prep School, GMC ing seniors, and I’m especially pleased • Student organizations, including the Fellowship of Christian offers a number of support to see so many being rewarded for their Athletes, promote character development 27 seniors were awarded academic programs. For academic academic and athletic achievements,” • GMC is on the President’s Higher Education scholarships totaling $2.4 million year 2015-16, the GMC said Pam. “Our senior class is truly no- Community Service Honor Roll Presidential scholarship will table for their outstanding accomplish- provide more than $193,000 10 students earned athletic scholarships ments; it’ll be such a pleasure to see in football, basketball, softball and track in scholarship awards to 228 where their journeys take them.” at their chosen college

18 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 19 ______STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Georgia Military College Foundation, Inc | JUNE 30, 2015 New Executive Leadership Program Offers Internships to Prep School Grads ASSETS ______It started with a simple what if? from a Prep School student. accounts payable and collections, Melanie had full exposure to Cash 406,041 What if GMC “employed a recent Prep School student as an the school’s business operations. Investments 12,305,724 intern…maybe as an inaugural event,” Analese Bridges (’15) Promises to give 184,116 wrote in an email to President Caldwell, back in the spring. Meanwhile, Connor Deen, who interned in the Athletics Accounts receivable 1,089 Rental property and equipment, net 76,063 “Wonderful idea!” he wrote back. And with that, the GMC Department, was exposed to the area of sports management Land held for investment 100,208 Executive Leadership Program (ELP) was born. and sports medicine, and became involved with GMC sports camps, inventories, administrative work and a host of other Total assets 13,073,241 With the program’s details fleshed out, GMC launched the ELP related responsibilities. LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS in June. “The objective is to give recent Prep School grads an opportunity to work a paid internship under the structure and With just one summer under its belt, the ELP has already Liabilities guidance of GMC senior managers. During their eight weeks, proven to be a win-win. Interns benefit from valuable work Note payable 42,088 we immerse them in the GMC culture, with a 360 degree experience, job knowledge, networking opportunities and Total liabilities 42,088 view of the how the organization operates on a daily basis,” job search support. Meanwhile, GMC gains more than a explained Jill Robbins, Vice President, Human Resources, summertime influx of sharp minds and helping hands. With Net assets Unrestricted who spearheaded development of the ELP and oversees the each group of interns, we’ll have more graduates who are Undesignated 269,973 program. “This year, we extended offers to three new grads invested in the school and will likely be enthusiastic about Board designated for endowment 3,566,039 for internship placement in the Resource Management Office, helping us stay connected with our younger alumni. Temporarily restricted 3,292,978 Office of College Relations and the Athletics department.” Permanently restricted 5,902,163 Looking ahead, GMC plans to double the number of ELP Total net assets $13,031,153 Interns began their work with a comprehensive, two-day, internships in 2016, with a program rollout in January. “Once Total liabilities and net assets $13,073,241 onboarding session with Human Resources, then headed to word about the internship got out internally, several of our work in their respective departments. Director of Staff, Jeannie other department heads started wondering what if they had Zipperer, met with interns weekly to gather feedback and an intern, too,” said Jill. “So next summer, the program will be continue to build out the program’s structure. “These interns that much richer…and we can’t wait, because we love our ELP STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES hit it out of the park!” Jill said. “We treated them like adults, interns!” ______and they certainly responded as professionals. Each did a Georgia Military College Foundation, Inc | JUNE 30, 2015 tremendous job.” REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total During her internship ______in the Office of College Contributions 322,689 579,797 578,212 1,480,698 Investments income 132,842 333,000 - 465,842 Relations, Analese worked Rent income 11,100 - - 11,100 on development campaigns, Other income 2,938 - - 2,938 alumni communications and Net assets released from restrictions community relations programs. Satisfaction of program restrictions 995,292 (995,292) - - Total assets 1,464,861 (82,495) 578,212 1,960,578 To help GMC build stronger connections with recent grads, Analese created the Give Me ______EXPENSES 5 campaign, complete with an engaging website that Educational activities 373,735 - - 373,735 General and administrative 376,106 - - 376,106 encourages young Prep School Fundraising 2,700 - - 11,100 alumni to donate $5 to their Allocation to Georgia Military College 208,009 - - 208,009 alma mater. Total expenses 960,550 - - 960,550

Change in Net Assets 504,311 (82,495) 578,212 1,000,028 Intern Melanie Beadles rotated through various functions in Net Assets, Beginning 3,331,701 3,375,473 5,323,95 12,031,125 the business office, gaining Net Assets, Ending $ 3,836,012 $ 3,292,978 $ 5,902,163 $ 13,031,153 a wealth of experience in that area of the organization. From President Caldwell, Analese Bridges, Connor Deen, Melanie Beadles and Jeannie Zipperer budgeting and financial aid to

20 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 21 INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF GMC | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF GMC | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

communications with the large Japanese army there. During construction of the 263-mile railway, some 13,000 prisoners of war died…30-year-old Rodney was one of them. He is buried in a military cemetery in Burma. “My mother was a widow for three years before she had word of his death from the Army,” said Jenny. “But she was a strong, career- minded school teacher who did an extraordinary job of raising two children on her own during such a difficult time.”

A Passion for Music

While sad circumstances kept father and daughter from knowing each other, there’s no denying their shared passion for music continues to connect Jenny with her father. “From the age of 8 until well into his 20s, my father played in the Indian Queens brass band, started in 1856 in Cornwall by one of my ancestors. In fact, it’s a band that continues to participate in competitions to this day,” Jenny explained. “My dad was truly a lover of brass bands and military bands.” Despite Rodney’s death, music filled the Wright home. “My mother was the band pianist, regularly taking me along to concerts,” Jenny added. “I also had voice training, Samantha Bradley, Gary Rowe, Jenny Rowe, Lisa Rowe Bradley, Alexandra Bradley and music was something we were all exposed to in school. It was just part of our lives.” Wright-Rowe Band Scholarship Honors Today, music remains a great source of enjoyment for Jenny, who has shared her passion with Dudley, as Timeless Father-Daughter Bond well as their two children and grandchildren, Alexandra and Samantha Bradley, who attend GMC Prep School. generosity, the Wright-Rowe Endowed Scholarship will fund, in “Music is a great alternative for children who don’t Jenny Wright Rowe has never had the chance to give perpetuity, the repair or purchase of band instruments for Georgia want to pursue sports,” she pointed out. “It underscores her father a birthday present or Father’s Day card. Military College Prep School students who otherwise wouldn’t be development of character and social skills, helps with She’s never felt the warmth of his hug or even heard able to participate. school performance and gives you something you’ll have the sound of his voice. The scholarship strikes a particularly poignant note in the story your whole life.” of a young soldier, gone, but not forgotten. Now, through the scholarship, that passion for music will continue to grow, even among those who couldn’t While his service and war deployment prevented them from Connection to the Past otherwise afford to pursue it. “Jenny’s father gave the meeting, before his death, he knew that his youngest daughter, ultimate sacrifice for his country, and we wanted to do Jenny, had been born. Jenny has never met the man who looked so Rodney Wright was just 26 at the start of World Word II when something to honor him,” said Dudley. “By supporting much like her and whose passion for music is reflected in her own he volunteered for service in the British Army, first in France, the Prep School band in this way, we’re honoring both heart. later in Asia. “I was born nine months after he was deployed Rodney’s love of country and of music.” to Singapore, where he was captured by the Japanese and held But this year, she and her husband, Dudley Rowe, paid a Rodney Wright during his service in the British Army. as a prisoner,” explained Jenny. From there, he was taken to meaningful and lasting tribe to the man who gave the ultimate join the thousands of other prisoners working on the notorious sacrifice for his country. And thanks to Jenny and Dudley’s Burma-Siam railway. The aim of the project was to improve 22 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 23 PROVEN LEADERSHIP | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS | INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF GMC Proven Leadership

Endowed Funds

The Georgia Military College Foundation An endowed fund represents a “perpetual gift.” An investment of $25,000 will establish an gratefully acknowledges the generosity of donors Income from the invested fund is used to fulfill endowed fund and may be completed over a to the following funds that are either building the intended purpose, and any income in excess five-year period. toward endowment or fully endowed, with of the award is returned to the principal to grow Italics indicate funds that have not yet reached individual market values of $25,000 to more the fund. endowment level. than $1.5 million each.

SCHOLARSHIPS GMC-Multi-Campus Scholarship Michael Stokely Scholarship GMC-Online Scholarship Strom-Tetrick Scholarship Academic Scholarship Endowment GMC-Sandersville Scholarship CPT Ibrahim Tantawi Scholarship MGen William P. Acker Scholarship GMC-Stone Mountain Scholarship Tommy Thompson Athletic Fund Alumni Scholarship (1879 Circle of Friends) GMC-Valdosta Scholarship Walter Troutman Academic Scholarship Athletic Scholarship Fund GMC-Warner Robins Scholarship Walter Troutman Football Scholarship Ophelia Moore Bell Scholarship Abe and Celia Goldstein Memorial Scholarship W.J. Usery Jr. Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees Scholarship Jacob L. and Maxine S. Goldstein Scholarship Major Herschel Walden Scholarship Bug House-Prosperi Scholarship Bill and Ruth Hartman Athletic Fund Larry J. Wheat Football Scholarship Butts-Cordell Education Fund CPT Jeremy Haynes Scholarship Charles Whitfield Scholarship Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell III Edgar Jackson Scholarship Bert Williams Athletic Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Colonel William M. Kemp Scholarship John and Gene Williamson Scholarship Howard H. “Bo” Callaway Scholarship Senator Culver and Mrs. Tillie Kidd Scholarship Wright-Rowe Band Endowment GMC FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John Bulow Campbell Scholarship Olin B. King Scholarship Front (L-R) John Ferguson, 1st Vice-Chairman/Development Chairman; Dudley Rowe, Chairman; William B. Caldwell IV, GMC President; Bessie Moran Chandler Scholarship John Thomas “Sonny” King Memorial Scholarship Back (L-R) , 2nd Vice-Chairman; , Real Property Chairman; , Rules and Nominations Chairman; Class of 2014 Scholarship John Williamson Mike Couch Merritt Massey Lonnie E. Martin Scholarship AWARDS and PROGRAMS Class of 2015 Scholarship Mark A. Strom, SPHR, Senior Vice President for College Relations, Executive Director of GMC Foundation; David Grant, Secretary/Treasurer; Lockstep Technology Scholarship Peter J. Boylan Endowment for Ethics Class of 2016 Scholarship not pictured, Patricia Thompson, Development Committee Chad Mercer Scholarship Build One Another Up Endowment Lew Cordell Scholarship Military Endowment Charles W. and Virginia B. Ennis Fund William R. “Bill” Craig Scholarship Helen Moore Memorial Scholarship E.J. Grassmann Scientific Endowment Frank C. and Dorothy K. Davis Scholarship Endowing Values Robert Nunn Scholarship Charles B. Hodges Jr. Library Book Fund Dr. George L. Echols Scholarship Old Capital Triathlon Scholarship HS Class of 1953 Award Fund Your personal values are literally endowed when you create and fund a named them to add to your endowment or perhaps create one of their own. Endowments convey Bettie Zachary Farr Scholarship Ruth Sims Page/Alma Sims Adams Harold and Brenda Mason Golf Fund endowment with the Georgia Military College Foundation. This is so much more than values in powerful ways. Charlotte M. and Albert F. Gandy Scholarship Athletic Scholarship Moore Family Fund for Faculty Enrichment endowing a program, facilities or even part of our operational budget. Your commitment An endowment doesn’t necessarily require a lump-sum gift or even a large sum of Georgia Power Scholarship President’s Scholarship Prep School Performing Arts Endowment to our mission and ideas will be carried into the future at Georgia Military College for money. Some may be surprised to learn that an endowment can get started right away, GMC ’73 Scholarship Custis N. Proctor Memorial Scholarship President’s Endowment for Excellency generations through your endowment fund. build up over time or even receive your ultimate gift through your estate. We work to help GMC-Augusta Scholarship BG Curt Alan Rauhut Scholarship Ruark Athletic Endowment you set reasonable objectives for your endowment and to make it convenient, always. GMC-Columbus Scholarship Consider for a moment your grandchildren and their children. Family members in John Stephen Robertson Scholarship Science Endowment GMC-Dublin Scholarship distant future generations will not have known you, though they will know something Many generous donors use endowments as tools to pass their values on to future William E. Robinson IV Memorial Scholarship Alan B. Sibley Library Chair GMC-Fairburn Scholarship important about you through the endowment. Imagine the effect this will have on your generations. You can find out more about endowments at www.gmcfoundation.org/How Allen and Martha Shealy Scholarship Nettie Whitaker Cone Sibley Library Fund GMC-Fayetteville Scholarship family. They will have an insight into your generosity, your values, and it could influence to Give/Types of Gifts/Gifts That Make an Impact After Your Lifetime/Endowed Gifts. John A. Sibley Scholarship W.J. Usery Jr. Award Fund GMC-Madison Scholarship Sikes Brothers Scholarship GMC-Milledgeville Scholarship 24 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 25 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Randall A. New, Chairman Mr. Alberto C. Martinez Jr. The President’s Mr. George Hogan Sr., Vice Chairman Ms. Doris Renfroe Honorable Gary L. Thrower Mr. Ken Vance Vision Statement Rev. Tony Fraley Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret.) Ex-Officio Member PRESIDENT In its Vision 2029, GMC will be a nationally recognized leader providing a character-based higher education, Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret.) improving students’ personal well-being and giving hope for a brighter future. The vision is achieved by being PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP TEAM accessible to any student desiring a character-based college level education, being the best two-year college in the BG Curt Rauhut, USA (Ret.), Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer state of Georgia and among the top five in the nation, being nationally recognized as a “best value” college, Dr. Mike Holmes, Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer; Dean of Faculty being recognized as a military friendly school, being nationally recognized in the top 10 fastest growing Mr. Mark Strom, SPHR, Senior Vice President and Chief College Relations Officer; Executive Director of the GMC Foundation Mr. Jim Watkins, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer community colleges, being nationally recognized as a leader in the innovation and delivery of individual COL Fred Van Horn, USA (Ret.), Special Assistant to the President for Accredidation learning support services, being nationally recognized as a leader in the innovation of programs, Dr. Jeannie Zipperer, Director of Staff and by increasing scholarship endowments to make education affordable. VICE PRESIDENTS AND SENIOR STAFF Ms. Jill Robbins, Vice President for Human Resources Mr. Jody Yearwood, Vice President for Information Technology and Online Campus Mr. Bert Williams, Junior College Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Mr. Jeff Gray, Vice President for Engineering Services COL Pamela H. Grant, Principal of Preparatory School COL Patrick J. Beer, USA (Ret.), Commandant of Cadets and Dean of Students Dr. Susan Issac, Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness The Mission Statement LTC Thomas Nelson, Professor of Military Science The mission of Georgia Military College (GMC) is to produce educated citizens and contributing members of society CAMPUS DIRECTORS in an environment conducive to the development of the intellect and character of its students, Ms. Shana Reid, Executive Director, Augusta Campus Mr. Ted Ramsdell, Executive Director, Warner Robins Campus regardless of location or method of delivery. Junior college students are offered a liberal arts-based, Ms. Leslie Hafer, Executive Director, Valdosta Campus two-year undergraduate curriculum designed to support student attainment of an associate’s degree and Mr. Archie Bouie II, Executive Director, Fairburn Campus prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. BG Scott Donahue, USA (Ret.), Executive Director, Fayetteville Campus Ms. Holly Arnold, Executive Director, Columbus Campus Students with an associate of applied science degree are offered a curriculum designed to support student COL Ralph Kauzlarich, USA (Ret.), Executive Director, Milledgeville Campus ______attainment of a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. For selected college students who enroll in the Ms. Leigh Aldhizer, Extension Center Director, Madison Campus Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and for preparatory school students in the Junior ROTC program, Ms. Janis Anderson, Extension Center Director, Stone Mountain GMC includes a military training and education component. Ms. Priscilla Smith, Extension Center Director, Dublin Campus COL Yancey Walker, USAF (Ret.), Extension Center Director, Sandersville Campus GMC FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Dudley Rowe, Chairman Mr. John Ferguson, 1st Vice-Chairman/Development Chairman Mr. John Williamson, 2nd Vice-Chairman Mr. David Grant, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Merritt Massey, Rules and Nominations Chairman Mr. Mike Couch, Real Property Chairman Ms. Patricia Thompson, Development Committee Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV, GMC President Mr. Mark Strom, SPHR, Executive Director, Interim Finance Chair ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ms. Shannon New, HS ’75, JC ’76, President Mr. Joe Mobley, HS ’63, JC ’65, President-Elect Ms. Merel J. Harrison, HS ’73, JC ’74, Past President Mr. Ed Robinson, HS ’59, JC ’61, Vice President Ms. Suzanne Martin Ratliff, HS ’89, Secretary/Treasurer Ms. Earlene H. Hamilton, Alumni Development Coordinator 26 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 27 ______PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF NET POSITION PRELIMINARY______STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION Georgia Military College | JUNE 30, 2015 Georgia Military College | JUNE 30, 2015 ASSETS ______OPERATING REVENUES

Current Assets Student Tuition and Fees 48,646,164.91 Cash and Cash Equivalents 8,348,242.80 Less Scholarship Allowances (19,898,707.38) Accounts Receivable, Net Grants and Contracts Federal Financial Assistance 551,591.88 Federal 4,653,616.00 Other 4,767,087.56 State 6,734,999.62 Prepaid Items 6,446.21 Other 576,839.35 Inventories 1,629,272.53 Auxiliary Enterprises

Housing 785,910.00 Total Current Assets 15,302,640.98 Bookstore 3,862,773.61 Noncurrent Assets Food Service 1,882,985.76 Cash and Cash Equivalents 35,737.69 Athletics 83,450.62 Investments 1,427,149.50 Other Operating Revenues 673,699.56 Capital Assets, Net 71,472,834.11 Total Operating Revenues 48,001,732.05 Total Noncurrent Assets 72,935,721.30 OPERATING EXPENSES Total Assets 88,238,362.28 ______Salaries Faculty 12,151,342.80 Deferred Outflows of Resources Staff 14,031,588.31 Related to Defined Benefit Pension Plan 3,682,982.94* Employee Benefits 6,239,003.75 Travel 233,124.32 LIABILITIES Scholarships and Fellowships 11,230,509.73 ______Utilities 1,893,119.59 Supplies and Other Services 17,507,337.67 Current Liabilities Depreciation 2,806,324.75 Salaries Payable 835,668.44 Accounts Payable 1,113,211.84 Total Operating Expenses 66,092,350.92 Deferred Revenue 3,211,148.28 Funds Held for Others 131,772.03 Operating Income (Loss) (18,090,618.87) Capital Leases 53,161.35 NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) Compensated Absences 551,027.47 ______Notes Payable 217,895.64 Grants and Contracts

Federal 19,606,564.01 Total Current Liabilities 6,113,885.05 Gifts 751,474.82

Interest and Other Investment income (19,613.58) Noncurrent Liabilities Interest Expense (Capital Assets) (155,781.19) Capital Leases 46,111.35 Other Nonoperating Revenues 386,416.74 Net Pension Liability 22,751,589.00* Other Nonoperating Expenses (567,496.35) Notes Payable 3,014,223.57

Net Nonoperating Revenues 20,001,564.45 Total Noncurrent Liabilities 25,811,923.92

Income Before Other Revenues, Expenses, Gains, or Loss 1,910,945.58 Total Liabilities 31,925,808.97 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS Deferred Inflows of Resources ______Related to Defined Benefit Pension Plan 7,912,841.00* Capital Grants and Gifts State 5,862,168.61 NET ASSETS ______Total Capital Contributions 5,862,168.61 Invested in Capital Assets, Net of Related Debt 68,141,442.20 Restricted Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets 7,773,114.19 Nonexpendable 1,462,887.19 Unrestricted (17,521,634.14)* Net Position - Beginning of Year 71,995,121.06

Prior Year Adjustments (27,685,540.00)* Total Net Position 52,082,695.25 Net Position - Beginning of Year, Restated 44,309,581.06 * indicates changes in presentation due to implementation of GASB 68 Complete audit reports are available at www.audits.ga.gov Net Position - End of Year 52,082,695.25

28 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 29 MESSAGE FROM FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN | FOUNDATION FINANCIALS

DUDLEY ROWE CHAIRMAN, GMC FOUNDATION

Earlier in this report, in the Message from the President, General Caldwell described Georgia Military College as a “School of Opportunity” and what that means. As a “School of Opportunity,” Georgia Military College is remaining ever true to its mission of producing educated citizens and contributing members of society. With a world that seems increasingly in turmoil, I am proud of the anchor that is Georgia Military College and for the President’s vision of GMC becoming a nationally recognized leader in character-based education, while providing our students with hope for a brighter future.

This time last year, I reported on the journey we were undertaking as a Foundation to support Vision 2029 and the sesquicentennial of the college. The focus of this journey was and remains endowment growth to increase support for the students that GMC serves. This year, I’m pleased to report that through the generosity of our donors, we have continued to set records, open doors and uplift GMC students across the state. In fact, 2014- 15 marked our biggest fundraising year yet (excluding capital campaigns), with $1,390,668 raised in donations. Due to your efforts, we have an impressive list of accomplishments to share.

Here are just a few: • The endowment grew by almost 9 percent to $14,146,113.89 • Scholarship dollars awarded increased year over year by 50 percent from $187,904 to $281,956 • Growth in the number of endowed scholarships continued, rising to 89 (a 117 percent increase in the last two years) • The number of students receiving a scholarship award rose by 8.5 percent • Along with growth in the number of students receiving a scholarship, the average scholarship award was $2,269, up 25 percent over the prior fiscal year

Talk about providing our students with hope for a brighter future! As we look ahead, we’ll continue to support the school’s strategic plan, which calls on us to continue to grow our endowed scholarship funds, all while pursuing a strategy aimed toward Student Success. Toward that end, we’re planning a capital campaign to help carry the school toward our 150th anniversary in 2029 and well beyond. As always, we’ll fortify these expanded educational opportunities by emphasizing character development in everything we do.

As we turn the corner and head into the second half of the current school year, I hope we can count on your continued support. As always, I’m especially grateful for your dedication and generosity. Thank you for all you do for GMC. OUR FUNDS and DONORS And so the journey continues… Honor Roll 2014-2015 30 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 LIFETIME GIVING HONOR ROLL of DONORS

Lifetime Giving Societies honor an exceptional group of donors who have earned a place of distinction through their commitment to Georgia Georgia Military College gratefully honors the generous support of alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff members, and corporate and Military College’s vital need for private support. It is the singular goal of lifetime giving societies to recognize in a meaningful way these donors foundation partners who made gifts to the GMC Foundation in fiscal year 2014-2015, from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Their whose generosity advances the college’s mission. The totals include all gifts received by the GMC Foundation, including documented, irrevo- philanthropic commitment helps sustain GMC’s position among the premier two-year colleges in the nation. cable planned gifts.

BENEFACTORS SILVER Mr. and Mrs. Goodloe H. The Honorable and Mrs. Powell A. PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Yancey III Moore

$1,000,000 and above $100,000 and above Mr. and Mrs. William D. Morrison Membership in the President’s Circle is commitment to the school’s vital need for private support. It is the Dr. and Mrs. James E. Baugh Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Moss extended to those who make a gift of $1,500 singular goal of the President’s Circle to recognize those donors The Honorable E. Culver Kidd III BRONZE Maxa O. Carr, The Estate of Dr. Maidana K. Nunn or more annually to the GMC Foundation. whose remarkable generosity enhances the school’s mission. Mr. Walter C. Troutman $50,000 and above Dr. John S. Robertson Dr. and Mrs. John H. Ferguson The President’s Circle is comprised of an The Honorable and Mrs. W. J. Mr. Edward L. Sibilsky Jr. Members are guests of the president of Georgia Military College at Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. Dr. Wilbur Baugh exceptional group of donors who have Usery Jr. Winston and Alan Sibley an annual dinner in their honor. E.J. Grassmann Trust Century Bank and Trust Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Winston H. Sibley earned a place of distinction through their Mr. William K. Holmes Dr. and Mrs. George L. Echols Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keber Mrs. Alice Bell Fraser Stembridge Olin B. King Foundation Mrs. and Mr. O. T. Fulghum Jr. MG and Mrs. Peter J. Boylan, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gray GOLD Mr. Parnell Ruark SunTrust Bank, Middle GA, N.A. PINNACLE Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Goldstein USA (Ret.) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stern T & S Hardwoods, Inc. Mrs. Judy Lacksen Greer $250,000 and above Imerys SOCIETY Dr. and Mrs. Marek Bozdech Thiele Kaolin Company Mrs. Betty Thompson OLD CAPITOL Mr. William R. Gunn Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Mason Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Mr. Lew Cordell Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wheat Mr. and Mrs. Russ E. Walden ($50,000+) CLUB Mr. J. E. Hall Milliken & Company Burgess Jr. Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Mr. John T. Williamson The Honorable E. Culver Kidd III Dr. and Mrs. John F. Harrington COL and Mrs. Eugene A. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Callaway Jr., D.D.S. Mr. and Mrs. Jake L. Goldstein Frances Wood Wilson The Usery Foundation ($5,000-$9,999) USAF (Ret.) Capital City Bank Group Foundation, Inc. Ayco Charitable Foundation Hart Real Estate Services The Usery Foundation Century Bank and Trust Foundation Ms. Inez Hawkins LAFAYETTE Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Duke Dr. and Mrs. Francis W. Ms. William M. Headley SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. John T. Fickett Chandler Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mike Holmes GMC Warner Robins Campus Dr. and Mrs. George Coletti Mr. and Mrs. Jack Joris ($25,000-$49,999) Mrs. Renee K. Johnson Mike Couch and Sherri Malone LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, Dr. Audrey S. Crumbley USA (Ret.) Dr. and Mrs. George L. Echols The Honorable and Mrs. Powell Drs. Robert and Anne Culberson Mrs. Christine D. Lambert Georgia Power Company A. Moore Mr. Charles R. Cummings David and Sheila Lewis Lockstep Technology Group Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Mrs. Adria Douglas Mannington Mills, Inc. Mark and Julie Strom BG and Mrs. Curt Alan Rauhut, USA (Ret.) Mr. and Mrs. William B. Dunlop Harold and Brenda Mason SEI Private Trust Company Ms. Betty Jo Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Massey FOUNDERS CLUB COL and Mrs. Charles D. Sikes Eubanks Landscaping & BG and Mrs. Richard L. McCabe, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton E. Thompson Construction, Inc. USA (Ret.) ($10,000-$24,999) Mr. and Mrs. Goodloe H. Exchange Bank of Milledgeville Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mrs. Beegee Baugh Yancey III LTC and Mrs. Marvin R. Farmer McMillan III

Bradley - Turner Foundation Dr. and Mrs. John H. Ferguson Melder Construction, Inc. LtGen and Mrs. William B. LTC William C. Ferguson, USA Mr. Mechelen Melder Caldwell IV, USA (Ret.) GENERALS (Ret.) Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. Community Foundation of Central Mr. and Mrs. John R. Fraser Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Mixon Georgia, Inc. ($1,000-$4,999) Mrs. Emily Garner Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Mobley E.J. Grassmann Trust MG and Mrs. William P. Acker Gerald Grimes Plumbing, Inc. Mrs. Eugene A. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Lee Echols Mr. and Mrs. Brian Aycock Global Vending Solutions, LLC Moores Funeral Home Frances Wood Wilson MAJ and Mrs. Marion C. Baggett, Mr. David B. Glover Morgan County Ministers Union Foundation, Inc. USAR (Ret.) GMC Augusta Campus Mr. Felix C. Moring Dr. Kenneth J. Marks and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office GMC Bulldog Club Mr. Joel J. Moring Jr. Mr. Steven C. Rogers LTC and Mrs. Franklin Baugh GMC High School/Middle School Mr. and Mrs. William Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Moss LTC and Mrs. Patrick Beer, GMC JC Cadets Morrison Olin B. King Foundation USA (Ret.) GMC Prep School Class of 2015 Mr. and Mrs. William G. Neely Dudley and Jenny Rowe Bert Williams Camps and GMC Valdosta Campus Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Neligan W.L. Amos Sr. Foundation, Inc. Combines Mrs. Maxine Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. B. L. New Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wheat Billings Realty Investments, LLC Mr. Joe and COL Pam Grant Ms. Shannon New-Diaz

32 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 33 LtGen and Mrs. Max Noah Ms. Leia Bowman LC Property Management Dr. Stephen Barber Maebob’s Diner, LLC Mr. William R. Blizzard Firehouse Subs Mr. Edward J. McCaffrey Jr. Mr. Robert Nunn Richard and Glenda Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jim Leben Ms. Julie R. Brooker Mr. and Mrs. Shawn B. Mahaney Mr. Leroy H. Boelens First Methodist Church of Ms. Sharon McClung Dr. Carol S. O’Dell Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Burgess Ms. Winifred Mitchell Buckley & Hopkins, LLP Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Manners Mr. Archie L. Bouie II Madison’s Men’s Bible Class COL and Mrs. Richard C. McCoy Lockstep Technology Group Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cochran Morris State Bank C2 Solutions Group, Inc. COL Johnathan J. McColumn COL William J. Brake, USAF (Ret.) Fleming’s Auto Recycling USAF (Ret.) LTC and Mrs. Mike Perez Mr. and Mrs. Barnie T. Collins Jr. Mr. Martin Harris Moses Mr. Charles M. Cadenhead Joe and Doriann McEver Mr. Donald E. Brannon Mrs. W. Louise Florencourt Donnie and Susie Meeks Mr. and Mrs. Ben Plexico Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Craig New Orleans Brew, LLC Dan and Ann Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Stan Mileski Mr. William H. Brannum LTC and Mrs. Thomas S. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Menger Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Prosperi Dr. and Mrs. James B. Craig Jr. Mrs. Fran Patterson Mr. James S. Campbell Milledgeville Kiwanis Club Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. USAR (Ret.) Mrs. Amanda Christine Mercer Mr. and Mrs. John A. Pursley Jr. Ms. Patsy Craig Plexico Properties DeWaine and Toy Carter Milledgeville Music Brennan Jr. Mrs. Monica B. Fruin Mr. Herbert Marshall Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Milton Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Ramsay Jr. Ms. Peggy A. Crayton Ms. Shana Reid Childre Nissan, Inc. The Honorable and Mrs. William Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brett Mr. Paul P. Garland Moore Bass Consulting Dr. Ramona G. Rice Mr. and Mrs. G. Lee Dickens Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William T. Reid Jr. Barry and Donna Collins T. Moore Jr. Ms. Judith Bridges Janeen and Scott Garpow LTC and Mrs. Edward T. Moore Dr. and Mrs. Seth Rion Mr. Hugh O’Neall Dicks Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Don Conoly Mr. and Mrs. Keith Moran Mr. Richard H. Brinkley Jr. Mr.* and Mrs. Ben G. Gautier Ms. Nancy A. Morrill Scott Roberts Mr. David L. Farris Mr. and Mrs. W. Bruce Salter Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Clift Crews COL Reginald G. A. Neal COL Gene L. Brown, USA (Ret.) Georgia Center for Nonprofits Bobby and Evelyn Muggridge Mrs. Edward Jackson Neal Dr. Jennifer Duckworth Brown Mrs. Christine Giles Ms. Karen Rowell Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Gandy Dr. and Mrs. Shawn G. Scott Mr. Hugh P. Dean Mrs. Evelyn Murphy Ms. Rebecca E. Brown Mrs. Alice Gilmore* Saint James Catholic Church Garbutt Construction Ms. Barbara Shaheen Duncan Tire Company Mr. and Mrs. Randall A. New LTC Michael R. Murrah Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Goodrich Men’s Club MAJ and Mrs. Brent Gebel Mr. Fred H. Simonton III First Laurens Bank Northridge Christian Church, Inc. Mr. Bruce Brumfield Newcomers Club of Milledgeville Mr. Charles M. Grant Mr. Dewey D. Schade GMC Augusta Student Clubs Dr. Derek Stone Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Forrester Mrs. Valerie Osborne Bubba’s Tire Center Ms. Doris Newton Mr. and Mrs. David Grant Jane Simpson Mr. Robert Goggans Jr. T. Lake, Inc. Mrs. Keisha H. Fosto Ms. Virginia I. Owens Mr. Donald Buckner Mrs. Echo Niblett Mr. Edwin L. Hamilton David and CC Sinclair Mrs. Martha W. Goodrich Ms. Carolyn P. Thomas FTP Productions, LLC Mrs. James L. Patterson Mr. Ted L. Bullard Mr. Andrew Okraski Mr. Charles Harbor Ted S. and Joni C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gorham Triumph-Vought Aircraft Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Fuchs Jr. Pamela and Terry Peacock MAJ Wayne T. Burton Sr., USA (Ret.) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Owen Ms. Lida H. Harrington Dr. and Mrs. James F. Mr. and Mrs. Dean H. Grant Industries, Inc. Mr. Edward M. Gandy Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Bush Investment Group, LLC Mr. Grover L. Page COL William M. Harrington, USAF Strickland Jr. Mr. William R. Green Mr. Elton B. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Garrett Peavy Mr. Frederick D. Caldwell Ace and Cecile Parker (Ret.) Dr. and Mrs. James L. Strom Benjamin (Ben) H. Underwood Ms. Nancy Ann Good Print Graphics Services, Inc. Cancer Center of Middle Georgia, Ms. Tammy W. Pennington Gunby Enterprises Mr. Donald Harris The Episcopal Church of the Mrs. Ellen Goodrich Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pursley III LLC Phil Best Enterprises, Inc. Ms. Leslie C. Hafer Ms. Mala Y. Vallotton Mr. Alan Helton Advent Mr. and Mrs. John W. Grant III COL and Mrs. John L. Rame Mr. and Mrs. Leo V. Cancio Dr. Dionisio A. Pinero Mr. Gerry Harkins Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vance Mr. Willie J. Hence The Peyton Anderson Foundation Dr. Lucy Greene Mr. Joe S. Carswell Mr. and Mrs. Jerry H. Pitts Ms. Merel J. Harrison Ms. Amy Walton Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Royal Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Ms. Catherine P. Carter Ms. Sally Price The Silas Agency Mr. Barkley D. Howard Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warren Mr. Warren Dale Greenwood Mr. Frank W. Seaton Jr. Henderson Dr. William L. Proctor Mr. and Mrs. Ike Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Joe Watkins BG Tommy F. Grier, U.S. (Ret.) Randy and Elizabeth Sheppard Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Henry Queensborough National Bank & Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Jimmy Allgood Rental WOW Cafe & Wingery Marsha and Charles Grimes Mr. David Allen Simmons Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cauley Mrs. Virginia Herndon Trust Company Thompson III Drs. Hiram and Babs Johnston Franchising, LLC Ms. Earlene Hamilton Mr. Steven A. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Caulfield Mr. Richard Hicks Mr. Teddy Randolph COL and Mrs. John C. Thornton Joshua E. Kight, LLC Attorney Raymond and Kathryn Handlan Mr. Daniel Slagle Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chambers Mr. Brian K. Hill Mr. Tucker Redford The Honorable and Mrs. Gary L. At Law Hodges Foundation Gloria E. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Don S. Chapman Mr. Howard A. Holman Mr. Billy E. Reid Jr. Thrower Jostens, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hundley South Creek Incorporated Mr. Richard K. Cheek COL and Mrs. Frederick J. MAJORS COL and Mrs. John E. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Grady Torrance Mr. Aman Kay Jeff and Babbie Jaco Dr. Carol M. Stiles Mr. and Mrs. Don Christian Hughes IV Mr. Garland Riner COL and Mrs. Thomas G. ($250-$499) Mrs. Julie G. Jenkins Mr. Wayne Christian Mr. Robert Hughes LTG and Mrs. Claude M. Thompson Appalachian Mr. and Mrs. Shane Robbins Torrance Mr. and Mrs. Vince Ciampa Ms. Angela Russell Hunt Kicklighter Mr. Larry Allen Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Jones Hardwoods, Inc. Ms. Dorothy Robertson* Mr. William C. Trabue Citizens Bank of Washington Mrs. Eilish Hurst Dr.* and Mrs. Don King Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Athanaseas Kroger United Bank Mr. and Mrs. W. Edward County MAJ and Mrs. Robert K. Irvin COL and Mrs. Fred Van Horn, Mr. and Mrs. David B. Land AUM Hospitality, LLC DBA Mrs. Amy R. Lee United Methodist Men Robinson III Johnnie McDade Grocery USA (Ret.) Dr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Laseter Hampton Inn & Suites Ms. Betty Little Melvin and Lisa Usery Mr. C. Philip Clack Gail Rodin and Rick Cassidy Mr. Robert M. Joiner Vanguard Charitable Endowment Video Bazaar Mr. William C. Clark Mr. Brandon L. Rollerson Mrs. Mary Jones Program *In memory Denise and Jim Wansley LTC Wilfred D. Clayton (Ret.) Ms. Kerri Routsong MAJ Robbie Favors Jones Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. James Watkins Mr. George Cliff Mr. Simon Ryan COL and Mrs. Ralph L. Kauzlarich Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Walden Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Watson Jr. Mr. James W. Closs Samarth, Inc. Mrs. Marsha M. King MAJ Lionel A. “Sam” Watson, Ed and Patti Weimer Come Home to the Country, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Sanford Mrs. Virginia A. Kroeber USAF (Ret.) Mrs. Beverly W. Council Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Schubert Davis and Kathryn Williamson L&L Utilities, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Watson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Crabtree Mr. Walter Schuchardt Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Wright Ms. Diane Langston* Mr. and Mrs. James F. Ms. Robin Crabtree Mr. John J. Schuyler Dr. and Mrs. James E. Lee Wilkinson Sr. Mrs. Brenda K. Davis Mr. Louie Seabolt and Ms. Jane Dr. and Mrs. Jared Lee Mr. and Mrs. Bert P. Williams Rev. Charles M. Davis Sr. Hutterly CAPTAINS Mr. Francis M. Lewis Mrs. Patsy B. Woods Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Sentell Mr. and Mrs. Laurence H. Mr. Neal E. Logue Mr. and Mrs. Jody Yearwood Shamrock Beverage, Inc. ($100-$249) Davis Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Long Mr. David S. Sheppard ACS Cleaning Services, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Mosco Dawkins Dr. and Mrs. M. Robert Lowe Mr. Wayne Sheppard Mrs. Valette Jordan Adkins Mrs. Lauren Benson Deen Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Lower Mr. Robert Paul Sherwood COLONELS Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. DeLoach Mr. and Mrs. Jon Luecke Mr. Andrew A. Ainslie Jr. Ms. Shirley Siegel LTC Harry J. Dempsey, USA (Ret.) Ms. Cynthia G. Lundy Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Albro Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. ($500-$999) Mr. Shawn Dennis Mr. and Mrs. Alberto C. Martinez Jr. Mrs. Joan M. Alby Simmons ACS, Inc. Mr. Joseph W. Dion Martin’s Industrial & Mechanical Amici Food Group, LLC Aubrey and Mary Simpson Alterra Networks, LLC COL John J. Dolac Contractors, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Ashfield Ms. Edwina M. Simpson Gene and Judy Archer Donatic COL Steven A. Masak, USAR LTC LJ and CJ Baker Mr. Dess D. Smith III Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bayne Mr. Dennis M. Edmonds (Ret.) Baldwin Body Shop Southside Equipment Ms. Gracita Bond LTG and Mrs. Charles Eichelberger Anne and Dell Mason Mr. and Mrs. David C. Belton Jr. Wayne and Suzanne Spiler Stephen and Andrea Bourne BG Francisco A. Espiallat Mr. Robert E. Mason LTC and Mrs. Charles B. Bennett Ms. Donna Findley LTC Richard A. Massey, USA (Ret.) *In memory

34 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 35 Mr. and Mrs. Dwight J. Spivey Ms. Holly M. Arnold Mrs. Whitney Brown Mrs. Latoya M. Costello Mrs. Carolyn S. Fordham Dr. Susan Isaac Ms. Whitney Long Mrs. Kathryn Nelson Jimmy and Sheila Steele Mrs. LaKeia B. Arrington Mrs. Brooke Bruton LTC Marilu Deason Couch Mr. and Mrs. Ken Fountain Mr. John Ivester Mrs. Ebony Lovett LTC Tom Nelson Ms. Alisa W. Stephens Mr. William E. Asapansa-Dennis Ms. Barbara Bundrage Mr. Bailey Craig Mr. John Gallagher Mr. James Jackson Ms. Janice Lowe Ms. Diana K. New Mr. Stephen M. Stewart Mr. Markus Ashley Mr. and Mrs.Timothy B. Burkhalter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Craig Mr. David Galle Mrs. Rachel Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lowe Mr. Hunter B. Newell Mr. Dale M. Stone Jr. Augusta VAH Federal Credit Mr. Christian Burton Mrs. Lisa Cranford Harold Gardner, Ph.D. Mr. Talib V. Jackson Mrs. Mary Lucas Mrs. Erin Altmeyer Newton Stoneybrook Home Owners Union Mr. Tarn Burton Mr. Stephen Cruise Mr. Charles L. Garrison* Miss Chrissyl V. E. Jadol Mr. Stephen Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Noles Association Miss Shaun N. Aycock Ms. Britt Owen Byrd Mr. Robert M. Culberson Mrs. Monika Gibson Mr. Burroughs James Mr. Brian M. Mangan Ms. Amanda Norman Mr. and Mrs. Jay Studstill Robin and Ravonda Bargeron Mr. Ben Cairns Ms. Fatima David Mr. Michael Gillies Mr. Neiko James Ms. Beverly Mangrum Mrs. Audrey J. Norrie The Citizens Bank of Cochran Dr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Barnes Mr. W.H.G. Caldwell Jr. Mr. Jerry Davis Dr. John Gillis Mr. Kenneth Jasnaw Mr. and Mrs. Benny Marchman Mr. Bernard Novit The Local Yolkal Cafe Mr. Steven D. Barnes Linda B. Calvert MAJ Shannon G. Davis Mr. Rasheen Glenn Mr. and Mrs. John M. Jasutis Mr. Larry E. Martin Mr. Jimmy O’Brien Dr. Donald E. Thomas Jr. Ms. Teresa L. Barnes Mr. Edward Campbell Mrs. Shanta Davis Mr. Russell Glover Mrs. Sara E. Jeffords Mr. Tim J. Marting Mrs. Jennifer B. O’Leary The Honorable and Mrs. Hugh P. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Barnhill Dr. Jenna Campbell Ms. Sue W. Davis Mr. Terrell Glover Ms. Kara Jensen Mr. Logan Mason Ms. Brandy Olsen Thompson Ms. Debra A. Bartholomew Mrs. Dana C. Thor Ms. Madeline Cannie Ms. Whitney Ann Davis GMC Valdosta Veteran’s Mr. Larry Johnson Mr. Dennis Masters Mrs. Shirley A. O’Quinn Mrs. Sharmin Battiwala Thrower & Roberts Properties Ms. Mary Ellen Carroll Mr. Mario C. De Laosa Jr. Organization Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson Mrs. Paige D. Masters Ms. Cynthia M. Orms Mr. and Mrs. James C. Tillman Jr. Baynes Army Store Ms. Bailey E. Carter Mr. Kenneth Dewey Mr. Butch Golf Mr. Terry M. Johnson Ms. Michelle M. May Dr. Lee B. Padove Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Torino Mr. Sam Bays Mrs. Kay W. Carver Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Dewitte Ms. Martha Goodrich MAJ and Mrs. Steven R. Johnston Mr. Tony A. Mayo Mrs. Margaret E. Paradiso Mrs. Jill Towns Miss Melanie A. Beadles Ms. Michelle Caudill Mr. Max Diaz Bill and Jeannie Gorday Mrs. Keeli Joiner Ms. Christie L. Mays Mr. Christopher R. Parks Mr. and Mrs. William C. Twitty Mrs. Edith Bennett Mrs. Brittany Cawley Ms. Cynthia A. Dickson Ms. Jean Graham Dr. and Mrs. Alan Jones Mr. Justin Mays Ms. Judy A. Parks UMYA, INC. DBA Quality Inn & Mrs. Donna Bentley Mr. and Mrs. Damon R. Cerrone Mr. Blair T. Dietrich Mr. John W. Grant Jr. Mrs. Beth Jones Mr. Raymond Mc Neary Mr. Anish R. Patel Suites Mr. Jay M. Bentley Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers Mr. Daniel M. Dixon Ms. Bonnie R. Green Mrs. Chiquita V. Jones Ms. Lisa G. McCollum Ms. Jamie Patterson COL Jeffrey Unger (Ret.) Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bethea II Mr. Ryan Chambers Mrs. Darah Dobey Mr. Alfred J. Greene Ms. Edith A. Jones Mr. Paul McCord Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Paty United Way of Greater Rochester MAJ David S. Bill Mrs. Debra Chambrella BG and Mrs. Rock Donahue, USA Ms. Sharon L. Greene Ms. Jennifer G. Jones Ms. Laura McCoy Ms. Kristin Peak Mrs. Glenadine M. Vanderberg Mrs. Mandy Blackwell Mr. Roman Cheek (Ret.) Mr. Trey Greenway Mr. Lance Jones Ms. Keisha E. McEwen Ms. Genene R. Peavy Mr. Wendell Ray Veal Ms. Libby V. Blair Ms. Jasmine Childress Ms. Ruth Doyle Mrs. Amy Gunby Ms. Cassandra Jordan Ms. Karren S. McGhee Mr. William Peeler Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wakefield Mr. George A. Bloodworth Mr. and Mrs. John C. Childs Jr. Mr. Dean Dozier Mr. Duane Halbur Mr. James Joseph LTC and Mrs. Robert C. McKenzie Larry and Dinah Peevy COL and Mrs. E. Y. Walker III Mr. Robert F. Bonner Mr. Corneliu D. Chiorescu Mr. Thomas L. Drew Mrs. Lacey Haley Ms. Mawusi Kambui Ms. Janet McLaughlin-Williams Mr. Brian Peterson Mrs. Ellen Warren Ms. Gail B. Boster MSGT Joe L. Christian Ms. Julie Driger Mr. Hugh M. Hamilton Jr. Ms. Tanya Kearse Ms. Amy McNeely Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Phillips Ms. Billie A. Washburn Ms. Wendy Boyer Ms. Ana Ciuffetelli Ms. Cheryl Dunkin Mr. Ben Hancock Mr. Ryan Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Dennis N. McShurley Mrs. Rosemary Ivey Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Monte C. Washburn MAJ Emily Boylan Mr. David Clemont Mr. and Mrs. James H. Earl LTC Aaron Hardy Jr. Ms. Lauren Kenney Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Mrs. Aliyah Pinckney Mr. Mark Weaver Rev. and Mrs. Jerry Bradley Mrs. Melissa Clinton Ms. Marianne Edwards Mrs. Azizza Hardy Mr. Ricky Kight McWhorter Jr. Ms. Jane Piper Mrs. Kelly Weems Mrs. Tiffany Brannen Ms. Tera Cochran Mrs. Amanda Elder Ms. Cassie Hargrove Mr. and Mrs. Ebb Kilpatrick Donnie and Susie Meeks Ms. Jessica Pippin Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wicks Mrs. Katherine Bray Mr. Randy L. Coleman Mr. Tislo Elston Mrs. Patricia G. Harkins Mr. Joe Kinard Ms. Sherry Meeks Dr. Jim Wilson and Mrs. Connie MAJ and Mrs. Stephen C. Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Alexander K. Mrs. Amber R. Collins Mr. Randy Elvidge LCDR Albert E. Harper USN (Ret.) Mr. Afolabi King Mr. Daniel M. Merritt Pitirri Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wilkins Jr. Brennan Mrs. Garnisha Collins Ms. Donna H. Estes Mr. Derrick Harris Mrs. Jordan King Mrs. Marilyn Meyers Ms. Lorraine S. Pitman Mr. and Mrs. Pete Williams Mr. Westley T. Bridges Mr. and Mrs. John Collins Ms. Carol Evans Mrs. Jeni Harris Ms. Melanie King Milledgeville-Baldwin Chamber Mr. Dan Platt Rhonda Dykes Williams Ms. Dewanda L. Brisco Ms. Maria Collins Mrs. Marjorie Evans Mrs. Joy E. Harris Mrs. Martha Marian Kingery of Commerce Ms. Stephanie Poloney Ms. Stephanie Williams Guerry and Diane Brooks Ms. Deborah E. Condon Ms. Pam Fable Mr. David Harshee Mr. Mick Kirkwood Mrs. Kathryn Miller Miss Takeria R. Poole Mr. and Mrs. W. Cannon Williams Mrs. Mekieshia Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Conroy Ms. Makhalath Fahiyn CW04 J. P. Haugh, USAF Ms. Dawn Knapek Mr. Robert Miller Powerhouse Outdoor Equipment Mr. and Mrs. Mike Witherspoon Mr. Trippe Brooks Mrs. Diane S. Cook Mr. Mark Fairbrass Ms. Susan C. Hemphill SFC Wayne M. Knapp, USA (Ret.) Mr. Paul Michael Mills Ms. Tracie Price Frank and Nancy Woods Ms. Peniel Brown Mr. Rick Cook Farmers State Bank Ms. Shana Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Jay Knight Mr. Brian C. Milner Mr. William L. Prowell The Honorable and Mrs. John P. Mr. Steve Brown Cordham Properties, L.P. Mrs. Cathy G. Fishman Mr. George B. Hendricks Mr. and Mrs. John Koehler Mrs. Sherry Milton Ms. Betty Jo Puckett Yates Mrs. Ashley Herman CPT Darryl W. Kothmann Jr. Mr. Darren Mindemann Mr. Edwin P. Rains Jr. Mr. Randall K. Young Mr. and Mrs. John D. Heyen Miss Kristin J. Kuehn Mrs. Tiffany Mingledolph Ms. April Raley Dr. Jeannie Zipperer Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hill Mr. Stephen G. Kunkel Mrs. Lindsay Minnick Mr. Raymond H. Raley Ms. Nancy H. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lake Mr. Christopher A. Mitchell Mr. Ted Ramsdell Ms. Susan Himmelfarb MSGT and Mrs. Richard L. Ms. Karen Mitchell Mrs. Suzanne Martin Ratliff ROTUNDA Mr. John Hoffman Jr. Lamarre, USA (Ret.) Miss Lila C. Mitchell Mrs. and Mr. Helen M. Ray Mrs. Kayla Holmes Mr. Ryan K. Landsman Mrs. Martha T. Mock Mr. Joseph E. Reaves (up to $99) Mrs. Darlene Honeycutt Mr. Daniel J. Lane COL and Mrs. Richard C. Moody Mr. and Mrs. Elan Reaves Mrs. Laquita Addison Mr. and Mrs. Christopher W. Mrs. Fern Langston COL Linda Moore Ms. Rachel Reed Mr. Trevor J. Addison Hopper MAJ Linda Lawrence Wayne and Sylvia Moore Ms. Doris Renfroe Ms. Leigh Aldhizer Ms. Neville R. Hudson Ms. Catrina Lee Mr. Dylan Morrell Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Rhyne Miss Madison R. Allen Ms. Anne Huffine CPT Jackie D. Lee Mr. Bennett Morrissette Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rice Ms. Susan Allen Mr. and Mrs. Bob Huffines Ms. Jayna Lee Miss Khalelah Mosley Mrs. Sarah E. Richman Mr. Blair T. Allen-Dietrich Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Huggins Mr. Gary Lemay Mrs. Kimberly D. Mountain Ms. Shannon Riddle Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Zeta Iota Ms. Joy S. Hughes Ms. Tina L. Lewis Mr. Jeff Murphy Mr. Stephen Roberson Chapter GC&SU Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hughes Mr. Yakima Lewis Ms. Debra Murray Robert E. Lee Chapter UDC #115 Ms. Karen V. Ambellas-Cates Ms. Mary Helen Huitt Mr. Michael Lill Mrs. Lawanda Murray Mr. Jason Roberts Mrs. Ashley Amos Mr. Vernon Humphrey Ms. Angela F. Logan Ms. Christy Musgrove Mr. Robert Robinson II Ms. Mary Anderson Mrs. Katherine B. Hunt Dr. Marvin L. Long Jr. Mr. Charles Myers Ms. Lynnette V. Rodriguez Mr. Steve P. Argo Mr. Fashon L. Hurt Ms. Shannon Long CDR and Mrs. John Mzik *In memory

36 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 37 Mr. Bobbie Rouse Mrs. Lillian Talcott Mr. Parker Williams Mrs. Beegee Baugh Mr. and Mrs. Randall A. New Mr. L. D. New Mr. Larry Allen McMillan III Ms. Eva Rowe Mr. Robert Tallent Ms. Stephany Williams Dr. and Mrs. John H. Ferguson Baynes Army Store Ms. Shannon New-Diaz Ms. Merel J. Harrison Dr. and Mrs. John E. Sallstrom Paz V. Ruidera Mrs. Jessica Tang Mrs. Tiffany Williams Ms. Merel J. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Barry F. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Noles Mrs. Susan Parrado Mr. William E. Robinson IV Mr. Quinley Russell Mr. Anthony G. Tanner Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Willis Mr. Larry Allen Mr. Hugh B. Duling II Mr. Charles B. Hodges, Jr. LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, The Honorable and Mrs. William Ms. Trina Saffold Ms. Alice Tenold Ms. Melinda M. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vance LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, Mr. Donald Buckner USA (Ret.) T. Moore Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John E. Sallstrom The Grumman Retiree Club, Inc. Ms. Tracie Wilson USA (Ret.) Mrs. Adria Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Robinson MAJ and Mrs. Robert K. Irvin Ms. Karen S. Jarrell Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Sanders Mrs. Minh-Hien Thi Trieu Ms. Mary Winters LTC and Mrs. Mike Perez III Century Bank and Trust Mrs. Lynne Sanders Mr. Bruce O. Thomas Mrs. Brooke Wood Mrs. Betty Farr Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Meeks Jr. Mrs. Eilish Hurst Ms. Susan Santicola Mrs. Heidi Thomas Mr. and Mrs. James J. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Laurence H. Davis Jr. Ms. April Raley MAJ James L. Patterson, USA Mr. Lester Rowland Sr. Ms. Cynthia G. Lundy Mr. and Mrs. Jay Knight (Ret.) Mr. Larry Allen Ms. Alondra D. Sauersinger Ms. Ashley M. Thompson Mrs. Terry Wood MAJ John C. Farris USA (Ret.) Thompson Appalachian GMC Business Office Mrs. Fran Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Eddie M. Mr. Bruce Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, Mr. Parnell Ruark Hardwoods, Inc. Mrs. Patricia G. Harkins Scarborough Mr. Frank Thompson Woodard Sr. USA (Ret.) LtGen and Mrs. William B. Mr. Mark Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Daivd Grant Ms. Janet McLaughlin-Williams Mrs. Laura Schwartz Ms. Janet Thompson Mr. Charles W. Wright Mr. and Mrs. David Grant Caldwell IV, USA Mr. Dale M. Stone Jr. Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Ms. Lorraine S. Pittman Ms. Felicia Scott Mrs. Bonnie Tindall Mrs. Karen Wright Ms. Merel J. Harrison The Honorable and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mosco Dawkins Gary L.Thrower Ms. Judith Bridges COL Ren A. Thorne Mr. and Mrs. Scott Seagraves Mr. Matthew J. Tindall Mr. Richard L. Wright Mr. Robert Goggans Jr. Mr. Joel J. Moring Jr. Dr. and Mrs. George Echols COL John Schuyler Mr. William B. Searson III* Mr. Mark Tolbert Ms. Amy Zipperer Ms. Earlene Hamilton LTC Harold R. Jones Mr. and Mrs. William Gorday Mr. John J. Schuyler Mr. Felix C. Moring Mr. Derrf Seitz Mr. Carlos Torres Ms. Virginia I. Owens Mr. Jay Giddens Mr. and Mrs. Grady Torrance Lt.Col. and Mrs. Edward Shelor Mr. Ed Touchberry Mr. Rick Thornton The Honorable and Mr. Herbert Knight Ms. Cheryl Dunkin Ms. Susan L. Scott LtGen and Mrs. William B. Ryland Shipman Mr. Anthony M. Tovar IN MEMORY LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, USA Mrs. Gary L. Thrower LtGen and Mrs. William B. Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Crabtree Caldwell IV, USA Ms. Lisa Shipp Ms. Natasha Tremble COL Robert M. Alford Caldwell IV, USA (Ret.) COL James R. Gilmore (Ret.) Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Mr. Larry Allen Mrs. April Shoemaker Mrs. Laurel Tucker Ms. Merel J. Harrison Mrs. Alice Gilmore Admiral Charles R. Larson Mrs. Jane Simpson Ms. Martha P. Silsby MAJ and Mrs. Brent Gebel Ms. Samantha Shore Ms. Leslie A. Turner Ms. Earlene Hamilton LtGen and Mrs. William B. Ms. Doris Newton MAJ and Mrs. Steven R. Mr. David Allen Simmons Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Monty Shuman Mrs. Chassity Tyus LTC James R. Gilmore Jr. The Honorable and Mr. Gerry Harkins Johnston Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Ms. Cathy Simpkins Mrs. Jacqueline Tyus Mrs. Alice Gilmore Caldwell IV, USA Mrs. Gary L Thrower C2 Solutions Group, Inc. Ms. Merel J. Harrison Mr. Jim H. Sims Mr. James Tyus Mr. William S. Turner Jr. Mr. Jake Goldstein Mr. Robert Lockaby Mr. and Mrs. George H. Wakefield Mr. William P. Sinski Mr. Jarrett Tyus Ms. Maria L. S. Arnold LtGen and Mrs. William B. Mr. Charles (Butch) Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Elton B. Turner LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, Mr. Edward M. Gandy Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Brennan Jr. Mrs. Jane Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Skeen Mr. Trevor Tyus Caldwell IV, USA Mrs. Rose Marie Ussery Blizzard USA (Ret.) Mrs. Maxine Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Damon R. Cerrone Mrs. Twilla L. Sleeth Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Underwood Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Maebob’s Diner, LLC Mr. and Mrs. John Koehler Mr. Anthony C. Snow Ms. Alice Smith Mr. Nikolas Urias Dr. Rose B. Bacon Mr. Harold I. Goodrich Mr. William R. Blizzard Ms. Dorothy Manning Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Paty Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Deen Mr. Andrew Smith Ms. Missie Usry Mr.* and Mrs. Ben G. Gautier Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Goodrich Mr. Larry Allen Randy and Elizabeth Sheppard Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Smith Dr. Jennifer Van Vliet Dr. Lee B. Padove Mrs. Lena S. Vinson Mr. Tom Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. James H. Earl LtGen and Mrs. William B. Ms. Bonnie Smith Ms. Emily L. Vance Mr. Bobby E. Mercer Mr. Greg Spellman LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, Mr. Michael L. Goodrich Ms. Jamie Patterson Caldwell IV, USA Ms. Elizabeth Smith Mr. John A. Vance LTC and Mrs. Thomas S. Freeman, Mr. Mario C. De Laosa Jr. USA (Ret.) Mr. and Mrs. Bob Huffines Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Caulfield Mrs. Elizabeth M. Smith Mr. Justin R. Vanderwerff USAR (Ret.) Mr. Larry J. Wheat Ms. Gail B. Boster Mr. Gerald Smith Mr. and Mrs. Scot Vanlandingham Dr. James E. Baugh Dr. Samuel M. Goodrich LtGen and Mrs. William B. Mr. Dwight J. Spivey Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jaco Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wicks Mr. and Mrs. Dwight J. Spivey CPT Jared D. Smith Miss Rebekah J. Veatch Dr. and Mrs. Isaac Goodrich Caldwell IV, USA Mrs. Jennifer Williams Mr. James H. Branan Mr. William R. Gunn Ms. Earlene Hamilton Logan Smith Ms. Susan Veatch Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vance Maria Stincer Mr. Larry Allen Ms. Merel J. Harrison COL (R.) Jeffrey Unger Mrs. Nichole Smith Ms. Dana Vinson MG Thomas Greer Ms. Jennifer G. Jones Augusta VAH Federal Credit Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wakefield Dr. Gail C. Rodin Ms. Priscilla A. Smith Mrs. Betsy Wagenhauser The Honorable and Mrs. The Honorable and Ms. Merel J. Harrison Union Ms. Susan Himmelfarb LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, Ms. Renee Smith Mr. and Mrs. George H. Wakefield Gary L. Thrower Mrs. Hugh P. Thompson The Honorable and Donatic Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lake USA (Ret.) Mrs. Susan Smith-Fenwick Ms. Floydena Walker Ms. Lois M. Brant Mrs. Gary L Thrower Ms. Merel J. Harrison Ms. Faye Griggs Ms. Robin Crabtree Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grimes Ms. Alice M. Smoot Miss Kathryn G. Walker Mr. Larry Allen Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Mr. and Mrs. Randall A. New Mr. Rod Minor Ms. Nancy A. Morrill The Honorable and Mrs. Gretchen B. Snyder Mrs. Stephanie Walton Mrs. Gary L. Thrower Mr. Gordon W. Butts Johnnie McDade Grocery Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hill CSM Guy S. Stoner (Ret.) Ms. Deloris Somers Jeff Ward Mr. John Hank Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vance Mr. Larry Allen The Boeing Company The Silas Agency Mr. Anthony Sorrells MAJ and Mrs. Robert K. Irvin COL Eugene A. Moore, USAF Mrs. Lori Ward Mr. Brandon L. Rollerson Mr. Stephen M. Stewart (Ret.) Southeastern Anytime Fitness, LLC Mr. John Warner Mr. W. M. Carr Mr. B. J. Pennebaker Ms. Earlene Hamilton COL and Mrs. Frederick J. Mr. Chris Helton Mr. and Mrs. Grady Torrance COL and Mrs. Fred Van Horn, Mr. James R. Sowell Mrs. Ambernecia Warren Mr. Alan Helton LtGen and Mrs. William B. Mrs. Adria Douglas Hughes IV Mrs. Eugene A. Moore USA (Ret.) Mr. Randy Sowell COL Bernard Warrington Caldwell IV, USA LTC and Mrs. Mike Perez Mrs. Louise B. Helton Janeen and Scott Garpow Ms. Emily Speight Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Watkins Mr. Lew Cordell Mrs. Helen P. Moore Dr. and Mrs. James E. Lee Mr. E. Pennington CPT Jackie D. Lee Mrs. Jennifer S. Spencer Ms. Jennifer Watson Mr. Grover L. Page Mrs. Eugene A. Moore Mrs. Gene Williamson Dr. Jim Wilson and Mrs. Connie Dr. and Mrs. John H. Ferguson Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. Mr. William R. Gunn Mr. Walter L. Stafford Mr. Jeffery C. Wells Dr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Laseter Pitirri COL Jere N. Moore Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. CPT Jared D. Smith Ms. Lynda Stamm Mrs. Bellamy Wenum Mr. Bill Craig Ms. Edwina M. Simpson Bamhill Mr. Otis C. Woods Ms. Nancy Ann Good Mr. Bill Stripling Ms. Christin H. Starling Mrs. Sheralyn Wesson Mr. and Mrs. Barry F. Collins Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Mrs. Patsy B. Woods The Honorable and Mr. Larry Allen Ms. Michelle Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Whitfield LTC and Mrs. James T. Kjer, Mrs. Kay Moore Mrs. Hugh P. Thompson Ms. Edwina M. Simpson Mrs. Mary Jane Phillips Mr. William O. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Boris A. Stern Ms. Tarria S. Whitley USA (Ret.) Mrs. Betty Thompson LtGen and Mrs. William B. Mrs. Martha W. Goodrich Ms. Robbin C. Stretch Mr. Steven Whitworth Ms. Carolyn V. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Mason Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Randall A. New Ms. Sara H. P. Moore Caldwell IV, USA Reverend William H. Stubba and Ms. Dianne D. Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. B. L. New Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Robert E. Lee Chapter UDC Mrs. Beegee Baugh Eleanor Stubba Jeffrey and Amy Wilkinson Henderson #115 Mrs. Martha Pounds The Honorable and Mrs. Gary L. Mrs. Mary Anne P. Sturdevan Ms. Christine Williams COL Frank C. Davis Jr. Mrs. Beegee Baugh Thrower Mrs. Audrey J. Norrie Mr. Keith B. Henry, RN Mr. Edward J. Neal Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Summers Mrs. Jennifer Williams Mr. and Mrs. Horace Chambers Dr. and Mrs. James E. Lee Ms. Merel J. Harrison Mrs. Sarah P. Neal Ms. Cynthia Tafoya Mrs. Kikki Williams Mrs. Zelma B. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Ms. Inez Hawkins Mr. Neal E. Logue *In memory 38 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 39 IN HONOR LTC James T. Kjer, USA (Ret.) Ms. Tracey B. Snow Mr. Zachary C. Whittle EMPLOYEE Mr. Blair T. Dietrich Ms. Dawn Knapek Ms. Jessica Pippin Dr. Derek Stone Mr. Stephen M. Stewart Mr. William R. Blizzard Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Henry GIVING BG Rock Donahue, Mr. Jay Knight Mr. Dan Platt Ms. Robbin C. Stretch Mrs. Beegee Baugh US Army (Ret) Mrs. Robin Knight Ms. Stephanie Poloney Mr. Mark Strom Miss Kristin J. Kuehn Master Jacob Steele Mr. Parker Williams Mr. Trevor J. Addison Mr. Joe T. Wright and Ms. Ruth Doyle Mrs. Lynda L. Lamarre Ms. Sally Price Ms. Cynthia Tafoya Mr. and Mrs. Wayne H. Moore Ms. Linda B. Calvert Mr. and Mrs. Pete Williams Ms. Leigh Aldhizer Dr. Amy J. Wright Mrs. Amanda Elder Ms. Diane Langston Ms. Tracie Price Mrs. Lillian Talcott Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy R. Stelle The Honorable and Mrs. Kim Leben Ms. Karen V. Ambellas-Cates Mr. Randy Elvidge Mr. John Bethea III Mrs. Gary L. Thrower Mrs. Fern Langston Mr. William L. Prowell Mrs. Jessica Tang Dr. and Mrs. James F. Strickland Jr. Ms. Mary Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bethea II Miss Melinda Steele Ms. Donna H. Estes LTC Kim Leben Mr. Edwin P. Rains, Jr. Mr. Bruce O. Thomas Ms. Linda B. Calvert Mr. John T. Williamson Mr. Steve P. Argo Miss Megan Leben Ms. Pam Fable Mrs. Amy R. Lee Ms. April Raley Mrs. Heidi Thomas Mr. David Blizzard Mr. William R. Gunn Ms. Holly M. Arnold Dr. and Mrs. James F. Strickland Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy R. Stelle Mr. Mark Fairbrass Ms. Catrina Lee Mr. Ted Ramsdell Mr. Frank Thompson Mr. William R. Blizzard Mrs. LaKeia B. Arrington LTC Marvin R. Farmer Dr. Jared Lee BG Curt Rauhut Ms. Ashley M. Thompson Mr. John E. Mercer Mr. Robert Stern Dr. Stephen Barber Mr. Mike Blizzard Mr. and Mrs. Boris A. Stern Mrs. Cathy G. Fishman CAPT Jackie D. Lee Mrs. Helen M. Ray COL John C. Thornton LTC and Mrs. Thomas S. Freeman, Mrs. Ravonda Bargeron Mr. William R. Blizzard MATCHING GIFT Mr. Ken Fountain Ms. Catrina Lee Mrs. Traci Reaves Mrs. Sally Thrower USAR (Ret.) Ms. Debra A. Bartholomew Mr. Ibrahim O. Tantawi Harold Gardner PhD LTC David Lewis, USA (Ret.) Mr. Joseph E. Reaves Mrs. Bonnie Tindall MG Peter J. Boylan, USA (Ret.) COMPANIES Mrs. Beegee Baugh LTC Patrick Beer, USA (Ret.) The Honorable and Mrs. John P. Mrs. Pamela P. Moore Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Mr. Paul P. Garland Ms. Tina L. Lewis Ms. Shana Reid Mr. Mark Tolbert Mr. Jay M. Bentley Yates Ms. Edwina M. Simpson COL John C. Thornton IBM Corporation Matching Grants Mrs. Janeen S. Garpow Mr. Michael Lill Dr. Ramona G. Rice Mrs. Jill Towns MAJ David S. Bill, USA (Ret.) Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Mrs. Beegee Baugh Program MAJ Brent Gebel Ms. Betty Little Mrs. Sarah E. Richman Mr. William C. Trabue The Honorable Powell A. Moore Mrs. Mandy Blackwell Ms. Edwina M. Simpson J.M. Huber Corporation Mrs. Christine Giles Ms. Angela F. Logan Ms. Shannon Riddle Ms. Natasha Tremble Mr. Michael F. Torino MAJ Libby V. Blair Ms. Brenda Brown Norfolk Southern Foundation Mr. Michael Gillies Ms. Shannon Long Mr. Garland Riner Mrs. Laurel Tucker COL Reginald G. A. Neal Drs. Hiram and Babs Johnston Mr. Archie L. Bouie II Mrs. Dorrie Neligan Matching Gifts Dr. John Gillis Ms. Whitney Long Mrs. Jill Robbins Ms. Leslie A. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Usery Mrs. Andrea Bourne Ms. Kathleen Brown The Honorable W. J. Usery Jr. State Farm Insurance Mr. Russell Glover Ms. Beverly Mangrum Mr. Stephen Roberson Mrs. June Underwood Ms. Leia Bowman Mr. Randy Elvidge Dr. Patrick J. Neligan Mr. Joe T. Wright and The Boeing Company Gift COL Pam Grant MAJ Anne Mason Mr. Jason Roberts Ms. Missie Usry Ms. Wendy Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Usery Dr. Amy J. Wright Matching Program Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gray Mr. Dennis Masters Ms. Lynnette V. Rodriguez COL Fred Van Horn, USA LtGen William B. Caldwell IV MAJ Emily Boylan COL Fred Van Horn, USA (Ret.) Ms. Sharon L. Greene Mrs. Paige D. Masters Ms. Kerri Routsong (Ret.) Mr. and Mrs. Gene Archer Mr. Randall A. New Mrs. Donna R. Bradley Mr. J. E. Hall Mrs. Marsha Grimes Ms. Michelle M. May Mr. Simon Ryan Dr. Jennifer Van Vliet Mrs. Ashley Amos Copelan Ms. Diana K. New Ms. Julie R. Brooker Mr. Joe T. Wright and GIFTS IN KIND Ms. Leslie C. Hafer Mr. Tony A. Mayo Mrs. Lynne Sanders Mrs. Carol Vance Dr. Jennifer Duckworth Dr. Thomas L. Davidson Jr. Dr. Maidana K. Nunn Dr. Amy J. Wright Chambers Cleaners, Inc. Ms. Earlene Hamilton Mr. Justin Mays Ms. Susan Santicola Mr. Justin R. Vanderwerff Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Neligan Brown Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Neligan Mrs. Beegee Baugh Mr. Albert F. Gandy Mr. Hugh M. Hamilton, Jr. Ms. Christie L. Mays Mrs. Linda Scarborough Ms. Susan Veatch Ms. Rebecca E. Brown COL Ralph L. Kauzlarich Mr. Charles Harbor Ms. Sharon McClung Mrs. Laura Schwartz COL E. Y. Walker III Miss Kristin Dennard Mr. Clifford T. Owdom CPT James D. Walton Ms. Peniel Brown Ms. Linda B. Calvert Mr. Dess D. Smith III Mr. Randall A. New Mrs. Joy E. Harris Ms. Lisa G. McCollum Ms. Felicia Scott Ms. Floydena Walker Mrs. Amy Walton Mrs. Whitney Brown Ms. Shannon New-Diaz Mr. George B. Hendricks Mr. Paul McCord Mrs. Karen Seagraves Mrs. Stephanie Walton Dr. George L. Echols Miss Frances E. Savage Mrs. Brooke Bruton Mr. Mark Weaver Mr. Dudley Rowe Mrs. Ashley G. Herman Ms. Laura McCoy Mr. Derrf Seitz Mrs. Denise Wansley Mr. and Mrs. Lee Echols Mr. and Mrs. James J. Wood Ms. Barbara Bundrage LtGen and Mrs. William B. Mr. David Sinclair Mr. Brian K. Hill Mr. Donnie Meeks, Jr. LTC Edward Shelor Mr. Jeff Ward Mrs. Geri Burkhalter COL Charles W. Ennis Mr. Steven A. Simpson Caldwell IV, USA (Ret.) Mr. Mark Strom Dr. and Mrs. Mike Holmes Ms. Sherry Meeks Mr. Robert Paul Sherwood Mr. John Warner Mr. Tarn Burton Mrs. Emily Garner Mrs. Jane Simpson Mrs. Carol Vance Mrs. Carrie Holzmeister Mrs. Susan V. Meeks Ms. Lisa Shipp Mrs. Ambernecia Warren Mr. Ben Cairns Ms. Carol Evans Mrs. Mary S. Hopper MAJ Amanda Christine Mrs. April Shoemaker Ms. Billie A. Washburn LtGen William B. Caldwell IV, Ms. Jane Piper Ms. Elizabeth M. Hopson Mercer Ms. Samantha Shore Mr. James Watkins USA (Ret.) Ms. Neville R. Hudson Mr. Daniel M. Merritt Ms. Shirley Siegel Ms. Jennifer Watson Mr. Liam Fairbrass Dr. Jenna Campbell Ms. Anne Huffine Mr. Paul M. Mills Mr. David Allen Simmons, Jr. Mr. Mark Weaver MG and Mrs. Peter J. Boylan, Ms. Catherine P. Carter Ms. Joy S. Hughes Mr. Brian C. Milner Ms. Cathy Simpkins MAJ Kelly Weems USA (Ret.) Ms. Bailey E. Carter Mrs. Marissa E. Hughes Ms. Karen Mitchell Mrs. Jane Simpson Mr. Jeffery C. Wells Mrs. Brittany Cawley Dr. Floride M. Gardner Mr. Vernon Humphrey Mr. Christopher A. Mitchell Mr. Steven A. Simpson Mrs. Bellamy Wenum Ms. Edwina M. Simpson Mrs. Anne Chambers Mr. Ronnie Hundley COL Linda Moore Mr. William P. Sinski Mr. Steven Whitworth Ms. Jasmine Childress Mr. William O. Goodson Ms. Angela R. Hunt Mrs. Kimberly D. Mountain Mrs. Twilla L. Sleeth Ms. Dianne D. Wilcox Mr. Corneliu D. Chiorescu Aubrey and Mary Simpson Dr. Susan Isaac Ms. Debra Murray Ms. Alice Smith Mr. Bert P. Williams Ms. Ana Ciuffetelli Mr. Talib V. Jackson Ms. Christy Musgrove Ms. Priscilla A. Smith MAJ Cathy Williams COL GR Gulley Mr. George Cliff Mrs. Sara E. Jeffords Mr. Charles Myers Ms. Elizabeth Smith MAJ Stephanie Williams Dr. Donald E. Thomas Jr. Mr. Randy L. Coleman Ms. Kara Jensen Mrs. Kathryn Nelson Mr. Logan Smith Mrs. Jennifer Williams Ms. Maria Collins Ms. Earlene Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson LTC Tom Nelson Ms. Renee Smith Ms. Christine Williams Mrs. Amber R. Collins Ms. Merel J. Harrison MAJ Robbie F. Jones Mrs. Erin A. Newton Mrs. Susan Smith-Fenwick Mrs. Tiffany Williams Mr. Christopher Conroy Ms. Jennifer G. Jones Mrs. Echo Niblett Ms. Alice M. Smoot Mrs. Patricia B. Willis Major Jeremy Haynes Mrs. Diane S. Cook Ms. Edith A. Jones Dr. Carol S. O’Dell Mrs. Gretchen B. Snyder Ms. Tracie Wilson Mrs. Beegee Baugh Mrs. Latoya M. Costello Ms. Cassandra Jordan Mrs. Jennifer B. O’Leary Ms. Deloris Somers Ms. Mary Winters LTC Marilu Deason Couch Mr. Myles N. Jones Ms. Mawusi Kambui Mrs. Valerie Osborne Mr. Randy Sowell Mrs. Karen Wright Mr. and Mrs. Jon Luecke Mrs. Brenda K. Davis COL Ralph L. Kauzlarich Mr. Christopher R. Parks MAJ Jennifer S. Spencer Mr. Charles W. Wright MAJ Shannon G. Davis Mrs. Nancy Kennedy Mr. Aman Kay Ms. Judy A. Parks Mr. Wayne Spiler Mr. Richard L. Wright Mrs. Shanta Davis Mrs. Katherine Bray Ms. Tanya Kearse Ms. Kristin Peak Ms. Lynda Stamm Mr. Jody Yearwood Mrs. Lauren Benson Deen Ms. Lauren Kenney Ms. Genene R. Peavy Ms. Christin H. Starling Dr. Jeannie Zipperer Mrs. Jordan King Mr. Shawn Dennis Ms. Melanie King Mr. William Peeler Ms. Alisa W. Stephens Ms. Amy Zipperer Ms. Tracie Price Ms. Cynthia A. Dickson Mr. Mick Kirkwood Ms. Tammy W. Pennington Dr. Carol M. Stiles

40 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 41 Celebrating John Thornton

For nearly three decades, John Thornton has been an important John recalled. figure at the Georgia Military Prep School, first as a well-liked “The virtues teacher and coach, then a highly respected assistant principal that we impart and principal. He retired on June 30, leaving an indelible mark on to our students the Prep School and the thousands of students who learned life – duty, honor, lessons under his guidance. country, along with punctuality, History in the Making honesty, hard Reagan, Sheri and John John’s tenure with GMC began when he was fresh out of Georgia work – are what have always made this school great.” Of course, College and learned of a teaching spot at the Prep School. For the coaching also meant a great deal to John, who saw it as a way to next 14 years, John brought social studies alive in the classroom. help young people develop those same virtues. “John’s an incredible storyteller. He mesmerizes and entertains the room, which made him a truly effective teacher,” said Shannon John said he’s also proud of “our ability to improve the diversity Davis, English/Language Arts Department Chair. “Of course, he’s of the Prep School, the academics, our finances and facilities. also incredibly bright and well read, so he can speak on a wide Now, our school is seen as accessible to students from every range of topics. His wonderful self-deprecating sense of humor background because of the support the school provides for them also helped create a strong connection to his students – and kept to be successful, productive citizens. To have had a hand in that his co-workers entertained!” is something I’m pretty proud of. I’ve also had the privilege of serving under three GMC presidents who’ve had a significant John’s teaching style also played well on the sports field, where influence on my life. Working with them – and my faculty and staff he coached football, baseball and golf. “John knows sports and – has been hugely rewarding.” he knows kids, which is what made him such a solid coach,” said Steven Simpson, Prep School Athletic Director. “When I came on Before Moving Ahead, a Glimpse at the Past board, John supported me – and the sports program – in the best As John prepares to begin his next chapter, he takes a moment way possible. He has always been there to help if we needed it, to reflect on the one he’s closing. “The first time I stood on the but he trusted us entirely to do our jobs.” parade field in 1986, it was a parking lot. The buildings that surrounded me were dilapidated; the stucco was falling down, Leading By Example the parking lot itself was in disrepair…the school was in tough As John moved into administrative roles, first as assistant principal, shape,” he said. “When I stood out there again at graduation in then principal, it was that supportive leadership style that defined June and saw the school’s fine leadership, outstanding faculty and him. “Johns trusts and respects us as educators,” said Shannon. staff, and gorgeous facilities all around “He gives us the autonomy to do our jobs well and be effective in me, I thought what a different place the classroom.” GMC is now.”

Another testament to John’s leadership is his effort to create a What hasn’t changed, John said, is sense of balance across the curriculum and beyond. “John greatly the foundation upon which the school Character Above All! expanded the school’s fine arts program so all kids could pursue was built. “The core values GMC has their passions, regardless of their interests,” said Mark Weaver, long cherished and that have long If you’ve sensed a shift in America’s character – who we are, the aspirations. The pride of Georgia Military College, our graduates, Fine Arts Director. “He makes sure every student is recognized, cultivated great citizens– values we hold and the type of children we’re raising – you’re not represent this institution’s true legacy. Theirs is the message that whether they’ve won a literary championship, earned a One Act they’ve always been alone. Regardless of political persuasion, many agree the character will echo through the centuries to future generations; their success award or achieved their athletic goals. His overarching celebration here. “They’re passed of students is something to be admired and emulated.” of our people is wavering. forever will remain the heart and soul of Georgia Military College, down through the and their strength of character will stand as a true reflection of our generations and will At GMC, our deep and abiding commitment to academic Highlights Along the Journey excellence makes us a sound educational insitution. But what intent. John’s proudest accomplishments reflect his love for his students, continue to stand truly sets us apart is our deliberate attention to strengthening the Reflecting on GMC’s 135-year history, it’s a sense of his co-workers and the core values that define GMC. “One of strong for years character of our students. From the classroom to the parade ground perseverance – the willingness to bear challenges with unwavering the things I’m most proud of is my time in the classroom. A Star to come.” to the ballfield, we instill the values that have made America great: persistence toward advancement – that has cemented the Student selected me as a Star Teacher in 1999, which meant a lot “Duty, Honor, Country” and “Character Above All.” stability GMC now enjoys. We are deeply grateful to those whose to me. Another called me many years after he graduated to share contributions have taken GMC from a position of historical how much his Prep School experience had positively shaped his Through the gates of Georgia Military College have come young relevance to an institution of tomorrow’s promise. adult life, which is a profound message echoed by many alumni,” men and women from all walks of life, with all kinds of dreams and

42 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014-2015 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE 43 ILITAR M Y C A O I L G L R E O G

E

E

G

|

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2014 - 2015

C H L A 1879 L E A CTER ABOV

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE (478) 445-0202 | www.gmc.edu