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Editor Amber Rach News Writer Scott Bigelow Contributing Writer inside Hannah Simpson On the cover Photographers Bobby Ayers 2008 Alumni Raul Rubiera & Service Awards Design Lawrence T. Locklear ’05 page 3 Amber Rach Class Notes James Bass ’94, ’03 Vice Chancellor, University and Community Relations Glen G. Burnette Jr., Ed.D. ’80, ’87 UNCP Today magazine is published three times a year for alumni and friends of the University by the Division for University and Community Relations. 15,000 copies were printed on recycled paper at a cost of $1.49 each. UNCP is a constituent Cover Story institution of The University of North Carolina. Editorial Offices 3 5 University News UNCP Today University and Community Relations P.O. Box 1510 9 Faculty/Staff News Pembroke, NC 28372-1510 tel: (910) 521-6249 email: [email protected] 12 Advancement web: www.uncp.edu/relations 18 UNCP Donors Class Notes Office of Alumni Relations P.O. Box 1510 33 Alumni News Pembroke, NC 28372-1510 tel: (910) 521-6533 38 Class Notes email: [email protected] web: www.uncp.edu/alumni

UNCP Web Site www.uncp.edu Chancellor Allen C. Meadors, Ph.D., FACHE Board of Trustees J. Breeden Blackwell ’68, Arlinda Locklear Chair Roger Oxendine Marion Bass ’65 Ray Pennington Donald Bonner Freda Porter ’78 Sybil Bullard Dick Taylor Barry Burch Alan Thompson ’85 Milton Hunt Paul Willoughby ’73

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 1 Chancellor’s Message Alumni, Donors and Friends UNCP in top 30 for In addition to continuing their dedication to service to military exceptional classroom teaching, our faculty pub- lished 11 books in 2007, thus contributing to the As a provider of higher education to military per- storehouse of knowledge on a global scale. sonnel at Fort Bragg, UNCP was selected by Military The future of scholarship at UNCP is more Advanced Education magazine as one of the top 30 promising than ever with the recent addition of five military-friendly universities in the U.S. new endowed professorships. We have received With approximately 16,000 military and pledges for two nursing chairs, from the Brooks Department of Defense civilian subscribers, Military family (Healthkeeperz) and Robert and Ann Zucker; Advanced Education is a quarterly publication focused two chairs in the School of Business have been on higher education for the military. It was founded to funded by the Thomas Family Foundation and address the growing need for advanced education, pro- BB&T; and one in education, the Joseph B. Oxendine professorship, has been funded fessional development or additional coursework within by the C.D. Spangler Foundation. the military and qualified Department of Defense civil- We are expecting to see even more scholarship from our faculty and from our stu- ians. Its audience includes mid-career military officers dents. As undergraduate research takes off, so has the Esther Maynor Honors College. and education offices. The strengths of UNCP’s application included: The first full scholarship was granted in 2007 from the Maynor gift, which is the • flexibility regarding standard policies, such largest in University history. as drop-add; As our endowment continues to rise, additional support will become available to • dollar value of education received, such as outstanding undergraduate scholars. The endowment surpassed $10 million in 2007, comparative tuition and fee structure; up from $4.4 million at the start of the decade. • UNCP contribution to learning resources; and Construction continued in 2007 with the completion of the O.R. Sampson • flexibility regarding the schedule of courses. Academic Building, our first new classroom building in 27 years. A new health build- UNCP launched an aggressive campaign in ing is in the planning stages. 2003 to offer more degree programs. Based on the Construction of new student housing on and off campus has produced one of the University’s demonstrated high value and proven aca- most important changes at your University. With more than 2,500 residential students, demic rigor, the University was approved to offer seven the door is open to new and high quality campus activities. degree programs at Fort Bragg. The University works It would not be appropriate to finish without a word about football. Coach Pete with the Education Services Office at the base. On the military reservation, UNCP offers Shinnick, his staff and our young team deserve congratulations on their great first undergraduate programs in: season. We are excited that all Braves sports are off to a good year, so far. • Bachelor of Science in nursing I encourage you to come out to support our winter and spring sports, as well as • Bachelor of Science in business administration attending some of the outstanding events at the Givens Performing Arts Center. with a concentration in management Your University is working hard to give our students and many constituencies a • Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice wonderful experience. We are proud of what has been accomplished but know that graduate programs in: the best is yet to come. Join us as we move UNCP into tomorrow. • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Arts in physical education a) Concentration in physical education licensure and sports administration Allen C. Meadors b) Concentration in sports administration Allen C. Meadors, Ph.D., FACHE • Master of Arts in mathematics education Chancellor • Master of Public Administration • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) • MAT middle grades education specialization • MAT physical education specialization • MAT secondary mathematics education (grades 9-12) • MAT secondary social studies education (grades 9-12) UNCP at Fort Bragg may be contacted by calling (910) 436-4295.

2 UNCP Today Winter 2008 Cover Story UNCP gives 2008 alumni and service awards Mac Campbell, of Elizabethtown, N.C., and Dick Taylor, of A petroleum Lumberton, N.C., won top awards at the 2008 Alumni Awards retailer and distributor Banquet on February 8 at the University. with outlets across Also honored were the newest inductees of the Athletic Hall of eastern North Fame, basketball great Ginnell Curtis Birch and former wrestling Carolina, Campbell is coach Mike Olson, who built UNCP’s wrestling program into a vice chairman of the powerhouse. state Board of Campbell, a 1968 UNCP graduate, was recipient of the Transportation. He is Outstanding Alumni Award, and Taylor won the Distinguished a past president of the Service Award. Both contributed generously to the University and Braves Club and win- both support the University “in spirit and in person,” Chancellor ner of the Volunteer of Meadors said in opening remarks. the Year Award from Athletic Director Dan Kenney introduced both award recipients. the National He said Campbell represents an outstanding example of profession- Association of alism, community involvement, family values and loyalty. Collegiate Directors Campbell was a University trustee when Chancellor Meadors of Athletics. Taylor was hired and he served on the Football Advisory Board that was praised for his Mac Campbell and Dick Taylor pose with helped launch UNCP’s new era of football. His contribution earned personal engagement their awards. naming rights to the Mac and Sylvia Campbell Wellness Center in with the University and the English E. Jones Athletic Center. his leadership. “I’ve been very blessed as a person for my family and for what “Dick Taylor was the first to step forward in a really large way this University did for me and my family,” Campbell said. “I thank to give generously,” Kenney said of the Dick and Lenore Taylor you for this honor on behalf of all the outstanding alumni this Track. “He also gives generously of his time and talents.” University has produced.” Taylor thanked the University for “letting me work with this great group of faculty, staff and students.” “It’s been a terrific, gratifying and humbling experience,” Taylor said. “Lenore and I have come to love this University more and more.” Ginnell Curtis Birch found her way into the Hall of Fame faster than any athlete in UNCP history, her former coach Sandi Mitchell Littleton noted. “She wanted to win every game, every free-throw shooting contest and every sprint and every drill,” Littleton said. “Once when I was unable to coach, she told me not to worry, ‘I will be an exten- sion of you.’”

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A 2002 graduate, Curtis Birch was twice an all-American and Olson took UNCP four-times an all-Peach Belt selection. She finished number two on wrestling off the mat UNCP’s all-time scoring list and holds the single-game scoring from 1971-82 to com- James Bass, Director of Alumni Relations record of 47 points. pete head-to-head “I want to thank the University for giving me the opportunity to against much larger schools including UNC-Chapel Hill and NC play collegiate basketball, and for a wonderful education,” she said. State. In all, he coached for 46 years at six institutions and had a “I want to thank coach Mitchell for believing in me.” career winning mark of 82 percent. At UNCP, Olson coached 16 All-Americans, won five consecu- tive conference championships and nine district championships. He was introduced by his son Jim as “my father, my hero.” “My father’s greatest accomplishment was molding young men into leaders,” Jim Olson said. Coach Olson delivered an inspirational talk, concluding with the audience participating in a “go Braves go” cheer. A large contingent of for- mer UNCP wrestlers was on hand. “My wife and I were talking the other day, and we agreed if we could go back to any place, this is where we’d be,” he said. “I always asked my wrestlers to see themselves doing their best, and most of them did better. “They dared to go beyond,” he said. “They Chancellor Meadors welcomes and congratulates the night's dared to put Pembroke on Coach Mike Olson and Ginnell Curtis award winners. the map, and they did.” ■ Birch pose with their awards.

4 UNCP Today Winter 2008 University News Jamee Hunt crowned Miss UNCP 2008 by Hannah Simpson Junior Jamee Hunt won the crown January 31 at the 56th Annual at Children International, a clinical research company, in Miss UNCP Scholarship Pageant held at the Givens Performing Arts Wilmington. Locklear plans to attend graduate school in public Center. Hunt, from Rowland, N.C., competed against seven contes- administration. tants in the categories of “I’m truly going to miss Deidra, but I think Jamee’s going to be a interview, swimwear, tal- good ambassador for UNCP,” said Robert Cooper, director of the ent and evening gown. Office of Student Life. The event was presided Earlier in the day, the contestants participated in a formal inter- over by Miss North view with the judges, which is 25 percent of the total score. During Carolina Jessica Jacobs the competition, the answer to one question was worth five percent, of High Point, N.C., and health and fitness in the swimsuit category was worth 15 percent, tal- the Rev. Kent Chavis, a ent was 35 percent, and confidence and personality in the evening vice president of gown category was 20 percent. Lumbee Guaranty Bank. The audience gave a standing ovation to second runner-up Pia In addition to a Jessup for her talent, an original monologue titled Reflection, which $1,000 scholarship, Hunt uplifted the perception of women. was also awarded the Jessica Reed and Family Community Service Award and a $100 schol- arship. A health promotions Miss UNCP 2008 Jamee Hunt major, Hunt said she had no expectations of winning the pageant, despite winning first runner- up in the 2007 pageant. She plans to work hard on her platform: ACTIONS- A Commitment to Improving Our Nation’s Students, a dropout prevention program. Junior Jessica Capps from Selma, N.C., was first runner-up, win- ning a $500 scholarship; junior Pia Jessup from White Oak, N.C., was second runner-up, winning a $300 scholarship; and junior Justina Carter from Red Springs, N.C., was third runner-up, winning Miss UNCP Jamee Hunt and her court from left: 1st runner-up a $200 scholarship. Jessica Capps, Jamee Hunt, 3rd runner-up Justina Carter and 2nd runner-up Pia Jessup Tiffany Taylor was nomi- nated by her competitors Jessup, the reigning Miss Ebony Pride, said she was encouraged as Miss Congeniality. to compete by fellow African American Student Organization mem- Deidra Locklear, a bers. She said she is glad she can now return to normal student senior mass commun- activities. ications major from Miss North Carolina performed a ballet routine to Vivaldi’s “Four Pembroke, gave her final Seasons.” She finished as fourth runner-up in the Miss America performance as Miss Pageant. UNCP 2007, singing Outstanding Teen 2007 Alexis Locklear, a cousin of Deidra “All the World’s a Stage” Locklear, sang “Fever” and “Wishing You Were Somehow Here and “It’s Time to Say Again” from Phantom of the Opera. Goodbye,” before her final Participating contestants included junior Alicia Colette Oxendine walk and the crowning of from Laurinburg, N.C.; junior Jessica Branning from Thomasville, the new Miss UNCP. N.C.; and freshman Jasmine Floyd from Wilmington, N.C. ■ “It’s very bitter sweet,” Miss North Carolina and pageant said Locklear, who works Mistress of Ceremonies Jessica Jacobs (left) and Miss UNCP Jamee Hunt

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 5 University News UNCP celebrates University Center’s 20th year, new Annex

“The Annex is online, and we’re very excited about it,” Oxendine said. “The Annex pro- ject was devel- oped while Dr. The new University Center Annex Chavis was here Dr. James B. Chavis The University celebrated the 20th year of the James B. Chavis and is just now coming to fruition.” University Center on October 3. Ground was broken for the original University Center in 1985, The hub of student activity and services at UNCP, the University and it was dedicated two years later. With its signature pyramid sky- Center got its first major addition with the opening of a $5 million lights, tall ceilings, spacious dining facilities, offices, bowling alleys Annex. The Annex houses a large assembly room, four conference and game room, it was an extraordinary addition to campus, rooms and offices for Student Housing, Residence Life and Student Chancellor Meadors said. Activities. “This student center has truly lived up to its definition as the hub Dr. James B. Chavis, who guided planning of the University of the University,” Chancellor Meadors said. “It continues to serve Center before retiring in 1999 as vice chancellor for Student Affairs, the campus and its students well.” was on hand for the festivities. Dr. Diane Jones, current vice chancel- The University Center, or UC as it is known, is home to two din- lor for Student Affairs, praised Dr. Chavis. ing facilities, the Cafeteria and Bert’s, which was recently renovated “In his 21 years as vice chancellor, Dr. Chavis was loved and with a World of Wings restaurant. admired at this University,” Dr. Jones said. “This building was his About 100 people were on hand for the event that honored the vision.” building and its namesake. James B. Chavis ‘63 worked 34 years at University Center Director Cynthia Oxendine said students, the University, starting as director of the old student center. ■ faculty and staff are excited about the Annex. Pennington joins UNCP’s Board of Trustees

Lumberton Mayor Dr. Raymond Chancellor Meadors welcomed Dr. Pennington to the board. B. Pennington joined the Board of “UNCP is honored to have Dr. Pennington join the University’s Trustees of the University. Board of Trustees,” Chancellor Meadors said. “Dr. Pennington has a The former athletics director longstanding relationship with the University, which will serve him at UNCP was appointed by North and the University well in his role as a trustee.” Carolina Gov. Mike Easley on Dr. Pennington, who earned a doctorate in education from Duke September 28. He will serve through University and a Master’s in Education from UNC-Chapel Hill, June 2009, filling the unexpired term worked at UNCP from 1963 – 2003 as a baseball coach, professor of Carl Meares Jr. of Fair Bluff, N.C. and athletics director. Dr. Pennington said he looks for- A Lumberton city councilman from 1983-87, he was elected ward to working with the Board of Trustees and Chancellor Meadors mayor in 1991 and has served continuously since then. Dr. during these “exciting times.” Pennington also serves on the Robeson Community College “I appreciate the governor’s confidence in appointing me to the Foundation Board of Directors and is past chair of the Robeson Board of Trustees,” Dr. Pennington said. “For me, this is a continua- County Democratic Party. tion of my work with the University, and I look forward to helping it Dr. Pennington was elected to the UNCP and East Carolina continue to grow. University (ECU) Athletic Halls of Fame. He completed his under- “Having worked for the University for 40 years and having a graduate studies at ECU. wife, son and daughter who are graduates, I have a real vested inter- A Rotarian and Shrine Club member, he is married with two est in UNCP,” he said. children and one grandchild. ■

6 UNCP Today Winter 2008 University News FSU, UNCP get $1.5 million for research equipment Collaboration between Fayetteville federal legislators in an attempt to move this project forward and State University (FSU), UNC Pembroke obtain the funding necessary,” Dr. Harrington said. “It was definitely a and the U.S. Department of Defense’s team effort. This funding from the Department of Defense is a testa- Office of Army Research resulted in $1.5 ment to the potential for our contribution to research in these areas.” million funding this fall for an advanced Dr. Singletary’s research focuses on the heavens, while Dr. Phillips electron probe microanalyzer to further keeps his feet on the ground. student and faculty research along with “I analyze meteorites,” said Dr. Singletary. “I want to see how commercial and military applications. planets were assembled; I want to find out how the rocks got here.” The microanalyzer will allow scien- Dr. Lee Phillips Dr. Phillips, also an eastern North Carolina native, is interested in tists and their students to unlock the the coast and how it evolved. secrets of the planet and the universe, said “The microanalyzer will help me better understand the relationship FSU’s Dr. Steven Singletary ’96 and between changes in sea levels and the precipitation of carbonate UNCP’s Dr. Lee Phillips. Dr. Singletary cements, or binding agents, in transitional marine deposits,” Dr. initiated the process that resulted in fund- Phillips said. “This is the best machine possible for this type of work. ing from Congress’ 2008 defense budget. “The microanalyzer has micro-imaging capability that allows sci- North Carolina’s U.S. Sen. Richard entists to collect data with an extraordinary degree of precision,” he Burr and Rep. Bob Etheridge guided the continued. “What we can do is limited only by our imagination.” legislation through the Congressional bud- Dr. Steven Singletary The equipment is expected to be operating by this fall. get process. UNC General Administration’s Dr. Linda Little, UNCP’s director for Sponsored Research and (GA) Office of Federal Relations and its Washington, D.C., office pro- Programs and federal relations officer, said the federal funding was vided guidance and support for the project. the result of an extraordinary collaboration. From nearby Tar Heel, N.C., Dr. Singletary received a master’s “This was a team effort on a multi-institutional project,” Little said. degree from Texas Christian University, a doctorate from M.I.T. and The team included Emily Dickens, FSU’s director of community did post-doctoral work at the University of Arizona. and government affairs, David Camps, director of Sponsored The microanalyzer will be located at FSU and will be accessible Research and Programs at FSU, Miles Lackey, director of UNC’s electronically to UNCP and other chemists, biologists, geologists and federal government relations and Kimrey Rhinehardt, UNC’s vice forensic scientists to study inorganic and some organic materials. president for federal relations. Top administrators at FSU and Chancellor Meadors and Provost “Our congressional delegation and UNC-GA were instrumental, Dr. Charles Harrington were closely involved in the process that as was our sponsor at the Office of Army Research,” Little said. included personal visits to Washington, D.C. Faculty members at UNCP and FSU also assisted with the “The Chancellor and I felt it important to work closely with our grant application. ■ UNCP to begin new bachelor’s degree program

The University will roll out a new Bachelor’s degree in Majors and tracks within those majors include: Interdisciplinary Studies aimed at students served by the region’s • Applied Professional Studies - Advertising, Community community colleges. Recreation, Economic Development, Health Promotion, The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina International, Office Administration and Theatre approved the program in November. It will launch in fall 2008 at • Applied Information Technology – Operations Management Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C., and the plan is • Criminal Justice – Applied Information Technology, Forensics to expand the program to other community colleges in the region. and Sociology The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program will appeal • Cultural and Family Studies – Spanish to students in a college track and to others already in the job • Hispanic Commerce – Community Emphasis market – in public, non-profit or business professions – who seek • Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Administration advancement or a career change with the aid of a college degree. • Public and Non-profit Administration – General Accountancy, Eight majors with 20 tracks will be available, and UNCP Communication, Public Management and Spanish administrators expect some courses to be taught online. For more information about the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, please contact the Continuing and Distance Education at (910) 521-6367 or email [email protected]. ■

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 7 University News Faculty/Staff Mentions ‘The Pine Needle’ turned 60! Dr. Carmen Calabrese became the executive director of the The Pine Needle student newspaper at the University celebrated Thomas Family Center for Entrepreneurship on November 1. its 60th anniversary last fall with record-setting accomplishments. A faculty member in the School of Business and former director First published in 1947, the paper has grown into a significant, of the MBA program, he teaches small business management professional-quality medium, accord- and entrepreneurship. At the Entrepreneurship Center, he will create a business incubator to support the success and growth ing to faculty adviser Dr. Judy Curtis. of new businesses. “I’m continually amazed at what our students have been able to Historian Dr. Jeff Frederick seeks to shed new light on a contro- versial figure in his book “Stand up for Alabama: Governor accomplish,” Dr. Curtis said. “They George Wallace” (University of Alabama Press; Tuscaloosa; seem to outdo each other every year.” 2007; 489 pages). Dr. Frederick joined UNCP’s faculty in 2003. This year, the bi-weekly The Pine He teaches a full range of courses at UNCP from entry level U.S. Needle scaled new heights by moving up to full broadsheet-sized newspa- history to Civil Rights, the new South, the old South, American per. If that weren’t enough, the October 11 issue had two sections and political history and sports and society. reached a record 20 pages, 10 in full color. Economist Dr. Edwin C. Mensah has written a book on the “This was our first Homecoming during a football season in 56 adoption of new technologies in agriculture: “Economics of years,” Dr. Curtis explained. “With that spectacular event, as well as all Technology Adoption: A Simple Approach” (VDM; 2007). Dr. Mensah earned his doctorate in economics from North of the other news occurring around campus, there has been a lot to cover Carolina State University and is in his fourth year in the two weeks before Homecoming 2007.” on the faculty of the School of Business. The Homecoming issue included a special eight-page section and Robert L. Orr is the University’s new chief information officer and complete sports coverage. associate vice chancellor for Information Services. He leads the Lots of students work on The Pine Needle each year. For 2007-08, Office of University Computing and Information Services with the newspaper has a staff of 34. responsibility for campus information technology and support of Robert Deckert is the editor and Christian Felkl serves as managing teaching and learning with technology. With a First Class FCC editor. Other senior staff members include Michael Graham, Web editor; Radio Engineering license, Orr earned an associate degree in electronic engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in com- Abbigail Overfelt, news editor; Tashieka Hammond, photo editor; munications and a Master’s of Human Resources from Western Carolina Kayloni Wyatt, around the campus editor; Hannah Simpson, around the University. He is working on his doctorate at Western Carolina. town editor, Robert Kelley, sports editor; and Margaret Damghani, opin- Dr. David B. Oxendine, a professor in the School of Education, has ion editor. written a book titled “Perceived Fairness of an Ethnic Validation The paper accepts paid advertising from national brands as well as Procedure: Implications for Lumbee Federal Recognition” (BDM; local businesses. It boasts a circulation of 4,000 on campus and in the 2007). A Pembroke native, he received a Ph.D. in psychology from town of Pembroke via racks in restaurants, stores and public buildings. NC State University. He joined UNCP’s School of Education faculty in 2005. In addition, the paper is circulated at the University’s satellite campuses. “I am so proud of the students. It’s a huge job putting out a 20-page Biology professor Dr. David Zeigler explores biodiversity in paper,” Dr. Curtis said. “Although journalism majors make up most of his new book “Understanding Biodiversity” (2007; Praeger the staff, all majors are welcome.” Publishers; Westport, Conn.). He joined UNCP’s faculty in 1989 and has taught a long list of courses including The Mass Communications Department offers academic tracks in introductory biology, marine biology, zoology, parisitology journalism, public relations and broadcasting. For more information, and evolution. please call (910) 521-6204 or email [email protected]. ■ The Legacy Bench Campaign The Legacy Bench Campaign is an affordable naming opportunity at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. For $1,500 you can leave a legacy for yourself, a family member or a spe- cial friend on the campus. Your name or the name of a loved one will be inscribed on a beau- tifully crafted bench to be located at strategic sites throughout campus.

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910-521-6515 • [email protected] 8 UNCP Today Winter 2008 Faculty/Staff News UNCP’s Office for Advancement adds Alisia Oxendine Alisia Scott Oxendine joined the Office for Advancement at the education, economic development, housing, armed forces and University in the newly created position of Collegiate Director of American Indian affairs among others. Development. As a student intern working with the Senate Select Committee Oxendine, who was a special assistant to Congressman Mike on Indian Affairs, Oxendine found her calling. McIntyre, will be responsible for resource development for UNCP’s “I worked for senators John McCain and Daniel Inouye at the academic departments and programs. time the (Lumbee) Federal Recognition bill was introduced into the She reports to Sandy Waterkotte, vice Senate,” Oxendine said. “The bill lost by two votes, but the experi- chancellor for Advancement. ence planted the idea to return to my own community to work and “We are so pleased to be adding a make a difference where I felt I was needed most.” position in Advancement that will have Oxendine is a Lumberton, N.C., native. She is married to realtor the interaction with deans and depart- Brion Oxendine, and they have two children. She said UNCP has ment heads as its priority,” Waterkotte played an enormous role in her family. said. “Alisia is the perfect person for “My husband and his father and mother are UNCP graduates and this position, since she brings a great so is my mother,” Oxendine said. “UNCP has played a vital role in understanding of the community and our lives just as it plays a vital role throughout this community and our state, as well as an honest affection region.” for UNCP.” Oxendine also worked six years as a violence prevention special- A graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., Oxendine ist for the Public Schools of Robeson County and in public and gov- received a Master of Public Administration degree from UNCP in ernment relations and business development for Native Angels December 2007. Her work experience includes public relations, mar- Homecare and Hospice in Lumberton. keting, government and media relations and resource development in At UNCP, she will work to develop academic programs with fac- a variety of settings in health care, education and government. ulty, department chairs and deans of the College of Arts and Sciences “This position is a great fit based on my service and experience and schools of Education and Business. in the public and private sectors,” Oxendine said. “I am honored to “We will sit down and evaluate the needs and priorities in continue serving my community and look forward to being part of collaboration with each department, and I will work to develop rela- the University and its Advancement team.” tionships with prospective donors to support and to assist them in Oxendine worked in Congressman McIntyre’s local office where meeting their goals and expanding their vision,” Oxendine said. “I she researched issues critical to the region in rural health care, am looking forward to working with everyone.” ■

UNCP loses professor Dr. Mary Guy Beaver Dr. Mary Guy Beaver, a profes- Retired wrestling coach P.J. Smith said Dr. Beaver was very well sor in the Health, Physical respected. “She worked very hard to be able to teach and coach in Education and Recreation higher education,” Smith said. “This was her dream.” Department, died on September Dr. Beaver earned a Doctorate of Arts in physical education 16 after a brief illness. from Middle Tennessee State University where she also earned an She was coordinator of undergraduate degree in health and a Master of Science degree in UNCP’s Recreation Program and physical education. She also earned a Master’s degree in Education an outdoor enthusiast. In her eighth from Berry College. year on the faculty, she was a Dr. Beaver worked at the high school, community college and Desert Storm and Desert Shield university levels. She was head of Southeastern Community College’s veteran. Parks and Outdoor Recreation Department from 1993-97 before tak- A native of Oglethorpe, Ga., Dr. Beaver was well liked by col- ing a job as a ranger with the National Park Service at Mammoth leagues and students alike. She was remembered for her hard work Cave, Ky. and spirit in a memorial service on October 3. She spent summers as director of a Girl Scout Camp in Student and recreation major Rachel Cadden said Dr. Beaver Chattanooga, Tenn., and was member of the U.S. Army Reserves “made sure her students were laughing a lot and learning more.” from 1984-91. Dr. William Gash, associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Beaver’s department has originated a memorial scholarship in said “Mary Guy was an excellent teacher, mentor, advisor and friend. her name. For more information or to contribute, please contact the She went about making a difference to everyone she knew in her Office for Advancement at (910) 521-6252 or quiet and genuine manner.” [email protected]. ■

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 9 Faculty/Staff News Dr. Menefee returns to UNCP as Thomas Distinguished Professor

Dr. Mike Menefee is the new Thomas Purdue,” he said. growth and development opportunities for Family Distinguished Professor of Entre- “I’m very excited the region.” preneurship. He was the University’s about the mission Dr. Menefee is familiar with the region’s William H. Belk Distinguished Professor of the Thomas economy having performed development from 1990-94. Entrepreneurship work in several municipalities and counties. Dr. Menefee returns to UNCP from a Center.” “This University has helped the region in distinguished 13-year career at Purdue Dr. Menefee many ways and is in a position to do even University where he was a Peterson started and directed more with programs in entrepreneurship,” he Faculty Fellow and a Burton D. Morgan the Purdue said. “While the University raises the skill Fellow at the Center for Entrepreneurship entrepreneurship level of entrepreneurs, the Thomas Family in the university’s Discovery Park. program, located at the Burton D. Morgan Center will stimulate entrepreneurship At UNCP, Dr. Menefee will lead several Center for Entrepreneurship at Discover through assistance to start-ups and existing entrepreneurship programs. That too will be Park, which quickly grew to include more small businesses. a familiar role because in the early 1990s, than 700 students. He also directed the “I had a good conversation with Jim he played a part in the birth of the Regional Public Policy Institute as a Kettering Fellow. Thomas before taking this position,” Dr. Center for Economic, Community and Awarded professor emeritus status, Dr. Menefee said. “I appreciate his vision to Professional Development. Menefee won several awards, including the help people here.” Dr. Menefee will help launch the 2007 Thomson-South-Western Outstanding A grant from the Thomas Family Thomas Family Center for Entrepreneurship. Educator Award, the 2007 Federation of Foundation launched the Entrepreneurship He will also help plan new undergraduate Business Disciplines Educator of the Year Center and the distinguished professorship. programs in entrepreneurship. Award and the 2007 Southwest Case Thomas is a Pembroke, N.C., native who is a Dr. Eric Dent, dean of the School of Research Outstanding Educator. successful commercial real estate developer Business, is pleased to have Dr. Menefee at He has an outstanding record of scho- in Los Angeles. the Center and on his faculty. larship also. Dr. Menefee is co-author of With a Bachelor of Science degree “Mike Menefee is the perfect person to “Human Behavior in Organizations,” which in management from Northern Illinois fill this important role for the University and is going into its second printing. University, Dr. Menefee earned a Master region,” Dr. Dent said. “He is a top-notch Over the years, he collaborated with of Science degree in civil engineering and scholar with tremendous expertise in several UNCP business professors on arti- management and a Ph.D. in administrative entrepreneurship. cles that were published in business journals. science from Purdue University. “He is also very familiar with our region “I have co-authored a number of articles He has earned certificates as a financial and already has a network of connections with Dr. John Parnell, the current William H. that will accelerate what the Thomas Center Belk Distinguished Professor, and Dr. Rick “While the University raises the can do to help organizations in the region,” Crandall, Dr. Ed Powers and Dr. Christopher skill level of entrepreneurs, the he said. Ziemnowicz, and we plan more joint pro- Thomas Family Center will “It’s good to be back at a place where jects,” Dr. Menefee said. “I am looking stimulate entrepreneurship there are so many good people, and I have forward to working with the faculty.” through assistance to start-ups so many good relationships,” Dr. Menefee Dr. Menefee said he is pleased to see and existing small businesses. said in an interview from his office at UNCP’s growing enrollment. COMtech. COMtech, a business incubator “A lot of good things are happening at analyst from Dunn and Bradstreet, corporate in Robeson County, is also the location of UNCP,” he said. “This University is a well- accounting, human resource management, UNCP’s Regional Center and the biotechnol- kept secret that people are just beginning mediation from UNCP and Bible studies and ogy research and training facility, which will to discover. counseling from Moody Bible Institute. break ground this fall. “UNCP has so much to offer in terms of The Thomas Family Center for “Returning to UNCP to teach, research small classes, great faculty and diversity,” Entrepreneurship at COMtech may be con- and work in entrepreneurship is an opportu- Dr. Menefee added. “This is a University on tacted at (910) 775-4208. ■ nity to do here what I did successfully at the move today with potential for more

10 UNCP Today Winter 2008 Faculty/Staff News UNCP’s Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence hails from South Africa

Dr. Chisepo J. J. Mphaisha comes to the “The goal of the Fulbright program is to foster understanding University as an international Fulbright between the American people and peoples from other parts of the world Scholar from Cape Town South Africa’s through the mutual exchange of views on social, economic, political and University of the Western Cape with an institutional issues confronting the U.S., and I am eager to work towards enrollment of over 15,000 students. the realization of that mission,” Dr. Mphaisha said. Cape Town is the legislative capital of He takes his role as a Fulbright Scholar very seriously. “My research South Africa. It is also a city that is near interests are wide and varied, and I hope to have some time to do com- Robben Island where political prisoners parative research, perhaps with local governments while I am here.” were jailed during the Apartheid era, and This semester, he is teaching two courses. One – comparative public the Cape of Good Hope that was historical- administration compares and contrasts bureaucratic experiences in ly a stopover for sailing ships to and from developed and developing nations. The second course, which the India and the Orient. With its beautiful beaches and mountain ranges, Department of Political Science and Public Administration asked Dr. Cape Town is also home to the University of Cape Town, the University Mphaisha to design and teach, deals with government and politics in of the Western Cape, the University of Stellenbosch, and the Cape South Africa. This course focuses on the evolution of the Peninsula University of Technology. post-apartheid state. Dr. Kevin Freeman of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Dr. Robert Schneider, former associate vice “UNCP is a diversified University, so we will see how chancellor for International Programs and Dr. Linda Little, director of we make room for each other to work and succeed. I the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, were instrumental in also see my purpose for being here as one of sharing bringing Dr. Mphaisha to UNCP. experiences beyond the classroom,” he said. “The presence of such distinguished international faculty is a critical part of our effort to create a truly international learning environment on South Africa is a multi-lingual and multi-ethnic country with 11 campus and to prepare students for success in the 21st century,” Dr. official languages, including English and Afrikaans. Schneider said. “His scholarship on administrative reform in South After the 1994 non-racial elections, the real transformation of the Africa is widely known, and he has a remarkable reputation in his field. state and society in South Africa began. The new government had three “Most importantly, he will bring to our students a truly valuable per- tasks. The first was the development of a non-racial state and public ser- spective on the historic and critically important changes and challenges vice, with all of the educational and training implications. The second associated with the South African experience,” he continued. was the creation of a balance between a private sector that could serve Dr. Mphaisha concurs, “UNCP is a diversified University, so we as the engine of economic growth and a public sector that could meet will see how we make room for each other to work and succeed. I also the country’s overwhelming social needs. The third was the creation of a see my purpose for being here as one of sharing experiences beyond the policy-making process that could plan, coordinate and manage econom- classroom,” he said. ic development into the 21st century. The course demonstrates that these Dr. Mphaisha’s academic background is in public and international socio-economic and political problems remain pervasive in contempo- affairs. He was educated in Zambia and the U.S. He earned a Master’s rary South Africa. of Public Administration degree (MPA) in 1977 and a Ph.D. in 1979 Dr. Mphaisha finds UNCP students to be “quite good” on the from the University of Pittsburgh. whole. More importantly, departmental colleagues have helped him Dr. Mphaisha has taught university undergraduate, graduate and immensely to quickly settle down. doctoral students for over three decades. He taught at the University of His wife, Victoria, accompanies him on his one-year sojourn. They Zambia from 1974-94. He then moved to the University of the Western have between them six daughters and a last-born son, now age 17. They Cape, South Africa, in 1995 to take up the post of professor of public also have four grandsons and one granddaughter. administration. “My wife and I find Pembroke a beautiful place,” he said. “There is This is the second time Dr. Mphaisha is Fulbright Scholar-in- a friendliness here that you do not easily find in a very large city. The Residence in the U.S. He was Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence in the people are ever so polite and friendly,” Dr. Mphaisha said. “My wife 1985-86 academic year at the University of Richmond in Virginia, has, for instance, joined a prayer group, which is something she enjoys during which time he was invited to guest-lecture at the Virginia at home in Cape Town…praying for others in order to look for and to Polytechnic Institute and State University, Colgate University, Cornell find Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.” University, Indiana University South-East, Haverford College and the To contact Dr. Mphaisha, please call (910) 775 4279 or email University of Pittsburgh. [email protected].

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 11 Advancement BB&T endows distinguished professorship at UNCP

A gift from BB&T Corporation has established an Endowed from outside sources represent an outstanding opportunity for institu- Professorship in the Philosophical Foundations of Free Enterprise tions of higher education, said Dr. Eric Dent, dean of the school. in the School of Business. “The establishment of the BB&T Endowed Professorship in the Philosophical Foundations of Free Enterprise will allow us to recruit or retain a ‘superstar’ faculty member in this area,” Dr. Dent contin- ued. “It is also admirable for a large company such as BB&T to want to support the teaching of ethics, and this gift will allow us to expand our offerings in this area.” Chancellor Meadors thanked the bank and its leadership for investing in higher education. “This gift to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is meaningful because of its size and its purpose,” Chancellor Meadors said. “It also speaks to BB&T’s considerable relationship with this University and the communities they serve. “We greatly appreciate BB&T’s generosity and the leadership of people like James Gore and Jeff Etheridge,” Dr. Meadors said. Gore, Lumberton city executive, and Etheridge, southeast region president, were on hand October 2 to discuss the program and gift with UNCP administration. BB&T is a full-service financial institution built on a strong foundation that emphasizes 10 primary values and the significance of individuals' character. (Visit www.bbt.com to learn more about BB&T endowed professorship---From left: BB&T’s Jeff Etheridge, the corporation's philosophy.) Chancellor Meadors and BB&T’s James Gore. BB&T and its employees are long-time supporters of the School BB&T, a super regional bank headquartered in Winston-Salem, of Business and UNCP. Allison was the Distinguished Business N.C., with deep roots in Southeastern North Carolina, has contri- Executive Speaker at UNCP in 2006, discussing the company’s buted $500,000 towards a $1 million endowment that will bring a vision and values. More information about the company is available distinguished scholar and teacher to the University. at http//www.bbt.com. ■ An additional gift of $25,000 will purchase books and materials to advance the teaching of the moral and philosophical underpin- nings of capitalism. The endowment carries with it the objective of teaching future generations of business leaders the moral and philosophical princi- ples underlying free markets, said John Allison, BB&T’s chairman  and chief executive officer. “We believe there needs to be a deeper understanding of the morality of capitalism and its causal relationship to economic well- To learn more about being,” Allison said. “This contribution will encourage business supporting your University, graduates who enter the workplace to have a firm grasp of the moral principles underlying free markets, a better understanding of our please call the Office for Advancement

economy, and an enhanced ability to make meaningful contributions at (910) 521-6252 to the world.”

The gift, which is to be made over five years, will be matched by or email: [email protected]. the North Carolina General Assembly’s Distinguished Professors  Endowment Trust Fund. As an endowment, the gift will fund the professorship perpetually. It is UNCP’s fifth distinguished professorship and third in the School of Business. Distinguished professorships that are funded

12 UNCP Today Winter 2008 Advancement Donors meet recipients at Annual Scholarship Dinner

James Sibbett and Sara Pack spoke for student scholarship recipients to thank donors at the 4th Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner at the University November 29. The dinner, attended by 118 scholarship donors, is the annual event when donors and recipients meet. In many ways, Sibbett’s and Pack’s stories are typical of UNCP students. A non-traditional student, Sibbett served in the Army before returning to school to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. With wife, Siiri, also enrolled at UNCP, money was needed. “When I read about the David Parke Scholarship, I felt we had something in common,” Sibbett said. “Mr. Parke was serv- ing his country in Korea when he went missing in action. “I read that he wanted to go to medical school, and so do I,” Sibbett concluded. “Because of this event, I was able to meet his sister, Marti Baldwin, who has become a friend and has From left: Front Row - Martha Baldwin, Mary Ann Elliott and Sarah Pack. welcomed me into her family. Back Row - James Sibbett, Chancellor Meadors, Provost Charles “I am thankful,” Sibbett said. Harrington and Joshua Posey. More than three of every four students at UNCP receive financial College and the first recipient of the Maynor Scholarship, Pack said assistance of some kind. A member of the Esther Maynor Honors without it, she would not be in college. “I consider it a great honor to be here,” Pack said. “More than anything, I am grateful to the donor. Add Your Name “Every new person I meet, every class I take would not have happened without this scholarship,” she said. “This has completely changed my life; it has changed my life in every way possible.” to the First and Ten Donor Wall Mary Ann Elliott, a Lumberton, N.C., native who did not at the UNCP Football Stadium, graduate from high school but became CEO of a global aerospace call 910-521-6252 company, said her mother inspired her to create two endowed schol- arships at UNCP. “My mother struggled so hard to go to nursing school,” Elliott said. “She never gave up, and that inspired me. Now it is my time to give back.” Chancellor Meadors thanked the donors on behalf of the University. “This event brings together our most precious resources – our students – with our most precious friends – our donors,” Chancellor Meadors said. “The opportunity to get a college education is price- less, and to make it possible for another person is to change history. “If there is one thing I could say to the students in this room, it is to remember this day and the help you received, and give back when it is your time.” ■

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 13 Advancement Raleigh donors establish endowed professorship

A Raleigh, N.C., couple founded an endowed professorship in the Nursing Department at the University. Robert L. and Anne S. Zucker established the $250,000 endow- ment as part of a charitable trust. It will perpetually fund a nursing faculty position. The Zuckers, owners of Outdoor Equipment Distributors, Inc., established similar gifts for nursing programs at UNC-Chapel Hill and East Carolina University. They also fund a scholarship program at NC State University. “We selected nursing because it is a profession that helps people and that goes with our business philosophy,” Robert Zucker said. “People don’t often think of nursing schools, but nurses help a lot of people.” The family had ties to UNC-Chapel Hill and East Carolina, but From left: Donors Robert L. and Anne S. Zucker, Dr. Barbara Synowiez, chair of the Nursing Department, and Trustee Dr. none with UNCP before the gift. The Zuckers are friends of UNCP Breeden Blackwell. Board of Trustees Chair Breeden Blackwell ‘68. “We have been friends for the past 8-10 years, and I suggested he Morris Bullock. UNCP Trustees Dick Taylor and Dr. Raymond take a look at my little University,” Dr. Blackwell said. “Unknown to Pennington were also on hand. me, Bob came to UNCP and had lunch with Chancellor Meadors. Upon receipt of the gift, UNCP is eligible to apply for a dollar- “There is no question this gift will benefit the University, its stu- for-dollar match as part of the North Carolina General Assembly’s ■ dents and patients in our region,” Dr. Blackwell said. “I guess you Distinguished Professors Endowment Trust Fund. never know what will happen when you start bragging about your University.” Zucker said his visit to UNCP opened his eyes. “I was amazed when I came to the University with all the new buildings and its modern campus,” he said. “I’ve always had a great Welcome to your resource for love for small universities because you can get to know so many people.” charitable gift planning! The gift agreement was announced on October 6 at UNCP’s Southeastern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) nursing campus in Visit www.uncp.edu/advancement Lumberton. Nearly 50 enthusiastic nursing students welcomed the and click on Major and Planned Gifts. news from the audience. “Anne and I are amazed and surprised by the reception we have A great resource for: received today,” Zucker said. “Eastern North Carolina will certainly Estate Planning be happy to have all of you good nurses. Charitable Gift Annuities “We’re going to need all of you, and we hope you are all going Bequests to be very successful,” he continued. “Thank you. Anne and I won’t Gifts of Real Estate, Stocks, Insurance forget this day.” And much more. Nursing Department Chair Barbara Synowiez said the gift is an important one for the young nursing program. “An endowed professorship represents one of the greatest gifts a university can receive,” Dr. Synowiez said. “It will ensure the quality and reputation of this department and advance our mission in the region.” UNCP graduated the first students from its four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in May 2007. A RN-to-BSN program has been in place since 1992 with campuses at UNCP, Sandhills Community College Campus, Southeastern Community College Campus and Fort Bragg. For more information, please contact On hand for the announcement were SRMC CEO Joanne Alison DeCinti at 910.521.6515 or Anderson and vice presidents, David Sumner, Teresa Barnes and [email protected].

14 UNCP Today Winter 2008 Advancement UNCP is funded for a distinguished professorship in education

A new endowed distinguished professor- From January 2008-2012, UNC institu- ship at the University is named for Chancellor tions may apply annually to the Foundation Emeritus Joseph B. Oxendine. for a grant of $250,000 to be used to qualify The distinguished professorship is in for state matching funds from the Board of UNCP’s School of Education and funded by Governors' Distinguished Professors the C.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc. It is the Endowment Trust Fund. The combined state first of as many as five chairs at UNCP fund- and private funds will be used to create either ed by the foundation, which pledged $26.9 a $500,000 or a $1 million endowed chair in million to establish up to 96 professorships at one of the traditional arts and sciences disci- the 16 UNC campuses. plines, or in teacher education, or engineering, Spangler, who was president of UNC from or nursing. Additionally, private gifts from 1986-97, requested that the chair be named for UNCP donors may be used to increase the Dr. Oxendine, who was chancellor of UNCP amount that the state will then match. from 1989-99. In a letter with a check for Both proposals are contingent on the N.C. $250,000, UNC President Emeritus Spangler General Assembly providing state matching requested the naming. funds totaling $4.6 million annually through “This chair is to be named for Chancellor the Distinguished Professors Endowment Emeritus Joseph B. Oxendine, who has pro- Trust Fund. Created by the General Assembly vided time and energy in support of our University,” Spangler said. in 1985, the fund has provided matching funds for 302 professor- “I encourage you to see that a well-qualified professor is selected for ships across UNC, including the Thomas Family Distinguished this honor.” Professorship in Entrepreneurship at UNCP. Dr. Charles Harrington, provost and vice chancellor for Previously, Spangler and his family foundation have made gifts Academic Affairs, said the University is extremely grateful for to endow or complete 37 distinguished professorships across the the gift. University. “Thanks to a very generous gift from the C.D. Spangler Commenting on the proposals, Spangler said: “Good professors Foundation, we are slotted to receive five endowed professorships, are professors who like teaching students and like doing research. one each year for five years,” Dr. Harrington said. “We were given This effort on the part of my family is intended to retain, reward, and the option of choosing the discipline, and, given the University’s recruit good professors. We hope there will be positive results.” unique history as a teacher training school for American Indians, it Chancellor Meadors said the initiative would have a dramatic, made perfect sense to us that our first chair from the Spangler grant lasting impact on academic quality at UNCP. should be in teacher education.” “This is a remarkable opportunity for our University, and I The North Carolina General Assembly’s Distinguished Professors am especially pleased that President Emeritus Spangler honored Endowment Trust Fund will match the challenge grant from the Chancellor Emeritus Joseph Oxendine with this honor,” said Spangler Foundation. As an endowment, the gift will fund the pro- Chancellor Meadors. “Education is UNCP’s great historic mission, fessorship forever. and there are many challenges for the future in training teachers for A successful Charlotte, N.C., businessman, Spangler is a friend tomorrow, so we are especially grateful to C.D. Spangler Jr. and the to UNCP, Dr. Oxendine said. foundation.” “C.D. Spangler was a superb leader, and I always believed that he was very supportive of all the UNC institutions,” Dr. Oxendine said. “Good professors are professors who like teaching “I am tremendously honored and humbled to have my name associat- students and like doing research.” ed in perpetuity with a distinguished professorship. An endowed pro- fessorship enhances the quality and stature of an institution and its Besides the Thomas Distinguished Professorship, UNCP has programs,” he said. three other distinguished professorships: the Martha Beach Chair in In 2007, the Spangler Foundation committed to provide $6.9 mil- Art, the William C. Friday Distinguished Professorship in Molecular lion, the full private funding required to endow one distinguished Biology and Biochemistry and the William H. Belk Chair of professorship on every UNC campus. Beginning in 2008, the Management in the School of Business. ■ foundation will invest up to $20 million over five years to help each campus qualify for one additional endowed chair each year, poten- tially adding 80 additional professorships.

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 15 Advancement Two Facilities Dedicated by First and Ten Campaign Donors New Century Bancorp and Carolina Professional Mental Health Associates (CPMHA) have made an investment in the new football program at UNC Pembroke. The New Century Bank Athletic Training Room in UNCP’s new Bob Caton Fieldhouse was dedicated October 24. The CPMHA Concession facility at the football stadium was dedicated November 7. The concession area will be part of the planned multi-purpose building that will also house the Paul and Pat Willoughby Press Box and the First Bank Chancellor’s Box. It will rise up from behind the main stadium grandstands. New Century Bancorp was founded in 2000 and is headquar- Concessions dedication – From left: Carolina Professional Mental tered in Dunn, N.C. With assets of $590 million, the bank has Health Associates staff: Jody Thomas, Joni Floyd Thomas, Chancellor Meadors, Frederick Stephens, Jonna Davis branches in Pembroke, Lumberton, Raeford, Clinton, Goldsboro, and Daryl Locklear. Lillington and Dunn. A contribution of $15,000 earned naming City Executive Johnny Lee, Human Resources Director Lynn rights to the facility, which Chancellor Meadors noted is a very Johnson and Marketing Coordinator Dana Cochran. busy place. CPMHA founder and partner Frederick Stephens, a UNCP “It might be a busier facility than we’d like it to be, but we are graduate and faculty member in the Social Work Department, a first year program,” Chancellor Meadors said. “On behalf of the echoed Hedgepeth’s sentiments. University, I’d like to thank New Century Bancorp for this truly “I would like to thank all those individuals who made this day important gift. possible,” Stephens said. “Football is as much a community project as it is a University Stephens thanked his family and colleagues who inspired and project, and New Century is a great friend of this community,” he guided him as a student and professional. In particular, he thanked continued. “As the University has grown, so have the community key members of CPMHA’s staff, including business partner Jody and the bank.” Thomas, ‘01, Joni Floyd Thomas ’03, Jonna Davis ’03 and Daryl William Hedgepeth II, president and CEO, led a contingent of Locklear ’96. New Century bankers to Pembroke. “If not for these people and their striving for excellence, this “We are honored to have our name on this fine facility,” would not be possible,” Stephens said. Hedgepeth said. “We look forward to working with the University A Columbus County native, Stephens earned a Bachelor of as we continue to strengthen the communities we serve.” Social Work degree from UNCP in 1987, a Master of Social Work Pembroke Branch Manager Lucille Locklear said the relation- degree from the University of California at Berkley and joined UNC ship is a matter of vision and faith. Pembroke’s faculty in 1992. “This is the first step of a great friendship,” she said. Carolina Professional Mental Health Associates was founded in New Century Bank’s south division entered the Robeson County 2004 and has 70 employees. It serves Robeson, Scotland, Columbus market in the summer of 2006 when it purchased Progressive and Bladen counties. Savings Bank. Chancellor Meadors linked the health care provider’s gift to the Among the bank’s staff on hand for the dedication were south- University’s larger mission. ern Regional Executive John McFayden, Vice President Jay Britt, “A university is a lot more than athletics and academics,” Chancellor Meadors said. “A student’s educational experience builds the total person, similar to the purpose of mental healthcare providers.” Football coach Pete Shinnick thanked Carolina Professional Mental Health Associates for its gift. “The concession facility will be important pieces of this overall facility,” he said. “I continue to be excited by the generosity that comes from the people in this community.” For more information about the First and Ten Campaign for Football and Athletic Excellence and giving at UNCP, please contact the Office for Advancement at 910-521-6252 or email ■ New Century gift – From left: Lucille Locklear, Chancellor Meadors, [email protected]. William Hedgepeth, John McFayden, Johnny Lee and Jay Britt

16 UNCP Today Winter 2008 Advancement Writer’s endowment established at UNCP A fund established by Dr. Anita R. Guynn would support writers The fund was originated with a $7,000 gift and is nearing the and writing at the University. The planned endowment has endowment mark of $10,000. ambitious goals. “It started with the Writers Series Committee, which I am a A composition professor, Dr. Guynn dedicated the WriteReader member of,” Dr. Guynn said. “We invite authors to speak and teach Endowed Fund to her parents, Donald and Hilda Guynn, and to “all workshops at the University, but we needed additional funding to parents who read to their children with the goal to celebrate the work support the events.” of students and professional writers at UNCP.” Dr. Guynn thought a permanent fund would underwrite the pro- “My parents never went to col- gram most effectively. She has bigger plans for the endowment. lege, but my mother always read “Eventually, I am hoping enough people give to the fund so that to us,” she said. “My parents we could have a writer in residence,” she said. “Having a published worked and saved money to send author here to spend time with students and give readings would be me to school.” exciting for the University and community.” Funds generated from the In her sixth year on the faculty of the Department of English, endowment will be used to sup- Theatre, and Languages, Dr. Guynn teaches beginning and advanced port events sponsored by the composition, and now is teaching a new course titled Creative Non- University’s Writers Series, Fiction. Writing Across the Curriculum Dr. Guynn grew up near Blacksburg, Va., and did her undergrad- program and University Writing uate work at Virginia Tech and earned a Ph.D. at the University of Center. South Carolina. ■ UNCP fraternity honors Dr. Sylvester Wooten Dr. Sylvester Wooten, a retired University administrator, was honored by members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity on October 6 with an endowed scholarship. “Dr. Wooten impacted so many lives, and this scholarship will impact many more lives,” said Newy Scruggs, a fraternity member and 1994 UNCP graduate. “We will always remember him.” The Omega Psi Phi/Dr. Sylvester Wooten Endowed Scholarship was launched on October 6 with a $10,000 gift from its members. On hand for the announcement were Ken Spencer ‘91, Bernard Griffin ’89 and Artis Hill ’92 along with members of Dr. Wooten’s family including daughters, Candice and Shanita, and wife, Eveland. From left: Omega Psi Phi members Artis Hill, Bernard Griffin, Newy The scholarship came as a surprise to Dr. Wooten, a 30-year Scruggs and Ken Spencer, Dr. Sylvester Wooten, Candice, Eveland and Shanita Wooten administrator in higher education who was director of UNCP’s Office of Continuing Education for more than 20 years. For Newy Scruggs, it was the second scholarship the sports broad- “I couldn’t find a better group of young men to work with,” Dr. caster has established at his alma mater. The Newy Scruggs Sports Wooten said. “I’m very proud of them. Thank you for this honor.” Broadcasting Endowed Scholarship benefited its first student this fall, Fraternity members presented Dr. Wooten with a carved wooden Scruggs said. medallion of the fraternity symbol. Dr. Wooten put it on, saying “I Before the presentation, Scruggs taped a 30-minute “UNCP have not worn this in 40 years.” He was an Omega at Winston-Salem Conversations” program in UNCP’s WNCP-TV studios. Scruggs is State University. sports anchor for NBC-5 in Dallas, Texas. He also works for ESPN The fraternity, which is no longer active at UNCP, was founded in Radio and writes a weekly newspaper column for the Fort Worth Star- 1911 at Howard University and has a long and distinguished history. Telegram. Dr. Wooten was an administrator and professor at Winston-Salem Scruggs said he owes a great deal to his University. State for five years before being named director of Continuing “Great schools are great because people keep putting money back Education at UNCP in 1977. into them,” he said. “When I interviewed for a scholarship here years A native of Proctorville, N.C., in Robeson County, Dr. Wooten ago, I said I would reward them for helping me. That’s why I’m earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Winston- here today.” Salem State, a Master of Science in guidance from Virginia State For more information about giving at UNCP, please contact the College and a doctorate in counselor education from the University Office for Advancement at 910.521.6252 or email ■ of Virginia. [email protected] Winter 2008 UNCP Today 17 UNCPDonors

From left: James Bass, Alisia Oxendine, Wendell Staton, Sandy Waterkotte, Teresa Oxendine and Alison DeCinti.

To UNCP's Donors:

These pages are dedicated to UNCP's donors who make it possible for the University to grow in ways that could not have been imagined just six years ago. We in the Advancement office are proud of our association with each of you and hope that you are gratified to count your name among the more than 2,000 names on this list. Over the past few years, the amount that alumni and friends contribute to this institution has tripled. This fact is not only important to UNCP's continued growth, but is also important to today's students who see and feel the impact of your gifts every day.

Our sincere thanks to those of you whose names are found in this listing including our Chancellor's Club members who are recognized with a feather beside their names. For those who are not yet listed, we look forward to telling you the UNCP success story over the next year and to counting you among this important group in 2008!

Sincerely, Sandy Waterkotte, Vice Chancellor for Advancement Teresa Oxendine, Assistant Vice Chancellor and James Bass, Director of Alumni Relations Director of Donor Relations Alison DeCinti, Assistant Director of Major and Planned Gifts Wendell Staton, Associate Vice Chancellor and Alisia Oxendine, Collegiate Director of Development Director of Major and Planned Gifts.

Note: The Office of Advancement has done its best to ensure that names are listed as the donor prefers. If we have made an error, please email us at [email protected] so we may correct our records.

18 UNCP Today Winter 2008 UNCPDonors 195 Fusion Café, AmericanSociety for Cell Ms. Brenda G. Baird Mr. & Mrs.Walter C. Bell Southern Pines, NC Biology, Bethesda, MD Ms. Teresa A. Baisey Mr. Freddie & Mrs. Deloris Bell 1st Choice Insurance & Realty Amgen Foundation, Mr. Chad Baity Mr. James C. Bell LLC, Pembroke, NC Princeton, NJ Mrs. Patsy B. Baker Mr. James F."Buddy" 9th of September, Ms. Linda Ammons Ms. Estelle Baker & Mrs. Sarah Bell Southern Pines, NC Ms.Wanda K. Ammons Mr. Earvin Baldwin Mr. Philip D. Bell A New Beginning, Ms. Maxine L. Amos Mrs. Martha P.Baldwin Mr. Robert F.Bell Pembroke, NC Mr. Jerry Anastasio Mr. Stephen M. Balint Mr.William Bell Mr. Robert Abbate Mrs. Myra K. Anderson Ms. Candice F.Balloue Ms. Ann W. Bell Ms. Mary S. Abernathy Andersson & Schaeffer Balsam Mountain Inn Ms. Barbara P.Bell Mr. Tony T. Abernethy Soccer Camp, Pembroke, NC Bank Of America, Ms. Jodi Bell ACME Electric Corporation, Mr. Lars G. Andersson Rochester, NY ** Ms. Natalie Eve Bell Lumberton, NC Mr. Darrell Andrews Ms. Carolyn M. Banks Ms. Sharon L. Bell Mr. Michael Acosta Mr. Everett Andrews Dr. Daniel G. Barbee Ms. Dianna W. Bellamy Mr. Austin A. Adams Mr. Stuart B. Andrews Ms. Ethel A. Barber Ms. Mary S. Bennett Mr. Brad Adams Mr. Ricky Anfinson Ms. Peggy J. Barber Ms. Sharon F.Bennett Mr. Russ Adams Mr. Matthew Anglin Mr. Danny Ray Barbour Ms. Marilyn Benoist Ms. Jackie Adams Ms. Nilda M. Anselmi Ms. Eileen M. Barbour Benson Construction, Ms. Kay J. Adams Mr.William Earl Antone Mrs. Rosa B. Barfield Lumberton, NC Adcar, Inc.,Wilmington, NC Applebee's, Aberdeen, NC Ms. Leigh Ann F.Barham Mr. Thomas Lee Benson Adelio's Restaurant, Arctic Creamery, Mrs. Brenda M. Barker Mr. Jerry A. Bentley Lumberton, NC Southern Pines, NC Barnes Paving Company, Inc., Mr. Jason S. Bentzler Ms. Glenda Adkins Mr. Bruce Armstrong Lumberton, NC Mr. Chris Bergman Advance Auto of Lumberton Mr. Neil G. Armstrong Ms. Donna R. Barnes Mr. Fred K. Berry AFJ, Inc./DBA Mr. Robert Arndt Ms.Verna S. Barnhill Mr. J. Scott Berry St. Pauls Drug Co. Dr. Dion J. Arthur Ms. Rosa Barr Ms. Mitzi S. Berry Mrs.Wanda C. Aguirre Arvin-Meritor,Troy, MI Dr.Wiley G. Barrett Ms. Sylvia Berry Dr. Irene P.Aiken Associate Behavior Services, Mr. Garland F.Barrett Berts Cafe/Place, Alabama Theatre, Lumberton, NC Ms. Glenda N. Bartlett Pembroke, NC N. Myrtle Beach, SC Ms. Lynn F.Atchley Mr. Gary C. Bass Best Western Suites of Mr. Dan R. Albertson Athletic Edge, LLC, Mr. James & Mrs. Paula Bass Greenville, NC Mr. Sean A. Albright Robbins, NC Mr. Richard E. Bass Bettwy Electric, Inc., Newry, PA Mr. Michael & Mrs. Cynthia Ms. Rosetta Atkinson Ms. Shelia A. Batchelor Mr. Paul A. Beyer Alewine Ms. Katheryn Aull Mr. Gary Bateman Dr. James Biederman Mr. Clayton S. Alexander Ms. Donna W. Ausley Mr. Joseph Batten Mr. Scott M. Bigelow Ms. Linda D. Alexander Mr. Bill Austin Mr. John K. Batts Biggs Park Mall Mr. Murray Alford Mr. Stanley J. Austin Mr. Thomas Baucom of Lumberton, NC All About Dance, Auto Zone, Lumberton, NC Ms. Mary Baynes Mr. Mickey J. Biggs Lumberton, NC Mr. Daniel Autry Bayou & Seaboard Mobile Mrs. Bonnie Biggs Allegra Printing, Mr. James J. Autry Home Parks, Mullins SC Mr. Jeffrey A. Billington Fayetteville, NC Mr. Raz Autry BB&T - Lumberton Branch Mr. Giovanni Bilotta Mr. Bob Allen Mrs. Doris E. Autry-Klaas Ms. Martha H. Beach Biltmore Estates, Ashville, NC Mr. Curtis H. Allen Avalon Academy, Dillon, SC Mr. Michael E. Beane Mr. Gerald L. Binkley Ms. Gwendalyn L. Allen Ms. Barbara McGoogan Avent Ms. Cherry Maynor Beasley Ms. Bonnie L. Birch Ms. Judith A. Allen Ms. Judy C. Avent Bed Bath & Beyond, Union, NJ Dr. Susan M. Blackmon Ms. Rose C. Allen Avon, Rowland, NC Mr. Billy R. Bedsole Blackwater Grille, Ms. Teresa J. Allen Mr. Emmanuel Awumey Mr.W. David Bedsole Lumberton, NC Ms. Cynthia D. Alley Mr. Robert Ayers Beefeaters Restaurant, Blackwell & Edwards, PA, Mr. & Mrs. C. Richard Alligood Ms. Deborah W. Ayers Southern Pines, NC Fayetteville, NC Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Ms. Mary M. Babcock Belk of Lumberton Dr. J. Breeden and Pembroke, NC Mr. Carlton F.Bacon Dr. Joseph T. & Mrs.Vickie Bell Mrs. Cathy Blackwell Frances D. Altman Ms. Francesca Adler Baeder Hon. James Gregory & Mrs. Blair Candy Co. Inc., Ms.Violet Baggett Bonita Bell Altoona, PA

The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. Winter 2008 UNCP Today 19 UNCPDonors Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Blalock Mr. Norman Bowles Ms. Beatrice B. Briggs Mrs.Wanda Burns-Ramsey Ms. Hillary V.Blanchard Dr. John Bowman Mr. Frank Britt Mr. Mark A. Burroughs Mrs. Etta H. Blankenship Mr. Brian A. Bowman Mrs. Chandra D. Britt Mr. Clarence A. Burton Mr. Robert Blevins Mr. Gary W. Bowman Ms. Christina S. Britt Butler Manufacturing Company, Stacy Blevins Ms. Alene H. Bowman Ms. Sarah M. Britt Kansas City, MO Mr. Tim G. Blount Mr. Bobby L. Boyd Ms. Mary M. Britton Mr. Donald P.Butler Mr. Gary A. Blue Ms. Doris J. Boyd Ms. Shirley P.Brock Mr. Joseph F.Butler Ms. Dorothy L. Blue Bradley & Co. Jewelers, Mrs. Julia L. Brooks Ms. Louise P.Butler Stacey Blue Carolina Beach, NC Rev.Ted & Mrs. Rosella Brooks Dr. Janita K. Byars Ms. Sandra J. Bocchetti Ms. Corliss H. Bradley Mr. Paul J. Brosnan Mr. Donnie R. Byers Mr. Bill Boddie Mrs. Cindy R. Brady Mr. Roderick B. Brower Mr. Douglas M. Byrd Ms. Beverly R. Bodenhamer Ms. Pamela Bramble Drs. Robert W. & Monika Mr. Robert & Mr. John Bogner Branch Banking & Trust of Brown Mrs. Leah M. Byrd Ms. Karen L. Bogner Pinehurst, NC Mr. Alan J. Brown Mr. Norman F.Cabacar Mr. Paul Boland Branch Banking & Trust, Mr. James D. Brown Mr. Mark A. Cabral Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Dena Bolles Whiteville, NC Mr. James E. Brown Mr. Raymond Cain Ms.Vallery J. Bond Ms. Andrea Branch Mr. John M. Brown Cakes and Pastries Unlimited, Bonefish Grill, Brand L Corporation, Mr. Michael Ernest Brown Lumberton, NC Southern Pines, NC Glen Arm, MD Mr. Robert Brown Ms. Elizabeth A. Calamia Dr. Donald A. Bonner Ms. Barbara J. Ms. Angela D. Brown Ms. Sylvia J. Caldwell Ms. Caroline Booker Braveboy-Locklear Ms. Kristen A. Brown Ms. S. Ellen Calipari Ms. Rosalie C. Booker Dr. Terrence D. Brayboy Ms. Gail M. Brugger Campbell Soup Company, Mr. Jack R. Borden Mr. Hampton C. Brayboy Ms. Amber Bruner Maxton, NC Mr.William A. Bostic Mr. Isaac Timothy Brayboy Ms. Jenny Bruns Mr. Antwan Campbell Ms. Linda N. Boucher Mr. Hartman & Mrs. Lillian D. Mr.W. M. "Billy" Bryan Mr. Anthony Campbell Mr. Charlie & Mrs. Gloria H. Brewington Ms. Amy Bryan Mr. Darrell C. Campbell Bowen Mr. Jeremy D. Brewington Ms. Ellen J. Bryan Mr. James Campbell Mr. Kenneth L. Bowen Mr. Ray Brewington Mrs. Janice L. Bryant Mr. Mac & Mrs. Sylvia Ms. Mary F.Bowen Mrs. Peggy B. Brewington Ms. Calpurnia J. Bryant Campbell Mr. Kent Bowers Ms. Ashley Brewington Ms. Ruby L. Bryant Mr. Michael R. Campbell Mr. Erskine B. Bowles Ms. Elaine D. Brewington Ms. Pamela M. Buchanan Ms. Alice Ann Campbell Budgetext, Fayetteville, AR Ms. Barbara C. Campbell Buds & Blooms Florist, Ms. Carrie D. Campbell Fairmont, NC Mrs. Jeanne W. Canady Mr. Danny L. Buie Ms. Penny L. Canady Ms. Mary W. Bulla Mr. Hugh A. Cannady Mr. Andrew & Mrs. Tina Dr. Susan M. Cannata Bullard Mr. Rodney E. Cannon Mr. John W. & Mrs. Kay S. Cape Fear Construction Co., Bullard Lumberton, NC Mr. Junious Bullard Cape Fear Harley Davidson, Mrs. Connie O. Bullard Fayetteville, NC Ms. Becky Bullard Mr. Frank & Mrs. Mary D. Caple Ms. Helen W. Bullard Mr. James C. Capps Ms. Sybil J. Bullard Captain D's Seafood, Class of '57 Reunion - From left: Ken Maynor, A. Bullock Trucking, Lumberton, NC Bruce Jones, Herman Hunt, Clara Lowry, Purnell Fairmont, NC Caring Touch Home Health Swett, Dorothy O. Quick, Sarah Jane Oxendine, Ms. Judy O. Bunce Care, Inc., Pembroke, NC Lycurous Lowry, Earlene Locklear, Essie Jones Mr. Steven H. Bunting Carl Witten Meares Ms. Pam Burbank Foundation, Inc., and Ludahlia Wilkins Burchfield's Golf Gallery, Fair Bluff, NC Pinehurst, NC Hon. J. Stanley & Mrs. Beth Dr. Glen & Mrs. Kathy Carmical Burnette, Jr. The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. 20 UNCP Today Winter 2008 UNCPDonors Mr. Ronnie & Mrs. Sherry Ms. Mary P.Collier Chavis Dr. Jeff and Mrs. Sybil Collins Mr. Tony A. Chavis Mr. Carey J. Collins Mrs. Naomi D. Chavis Mr. Paul D. Collins Ms. Janet O. Chavis Ms. Mayne C. Collins Ms. Lillian P.Chavis Ms. Miriam Collins Chelsea's Wine Bar & Eatery, Mr. Dan Colombo Wilmington, NC Ms. Loida Colonna Ms. Faye P.Cherry Ms. Shirley M. Coltrane Chi Sigma Club Mt. Gilead, NC Comfort Suites, Cici's Pizza, Lumberton, NC Lumberton, NC City Dry Cleaners, Comfort Zone, Inc., Tucson, AZ Lumberton, NC COMtech, Pembroke, NC City Of Lumberton, NC Ms. Sharon Conaway Mr. Carl D. Clark Mr. George H. Conklin Mr. David Clark Dr. Manuel A. & Mrs. Elaine Bob Caton Fieldhouse dedication – From left: Mr. Dexter & Conley Chancellor Meadors, Head Football Coach Pete Mrs. Jackie Clark Connie's Country Creations, Shinnick, Bob Caton, Jesse Oxendine, Fred Locklear, Mr. George W. Clark Pembroke, NC Mr. Gilford C. Clark Mr. Donald R. Cook Faye Caton with grandchildren, Emily and Camille. Mr. J. Larry Clark Mr. Robert Cooper Mr. John F.Clark Mrs. Rebecca K. Cooper Ms. Kathryn R. Carmical Ms. Sandra W. Carter Mr. Lindsay T. Clark Ms. Christine R. Corn Ms. Janice H. Carnahan Ms. Susan B. Carter Mrs. Cheryl M. Clark Mr. Neil Cornatzer Ms. Rachel Carnegie Ms. Trisha L. Carter Mrs.Willie S. Clark Ms. Carolyn S. Coronado Ms. Beverly S. Carnes Ms.Wanda M. Carter Ms. Cheryl D. Clark Ms. Roseann Coulon Carolina Apparel/Abdalla Ms.Willette F.Carter-Oxendine Ms. Martha W. Clark Ms. Gwen H. Coulter Bros., Inc., Selma, NC Mr. Donald F.Case Mr. James Clarke Country Girls Coffee & Grits, Carolina Professionals Mental Mr. Andrew W. Cash Mr. Jeffery G. Clemmer Hope Mills, NC Health, Lumberton, NC Mr. Sanford M. Cates Mr.William Clemmer Court Sports, Mocksville, NC Carolina Rental Properties, Mr. Bob & Mrs. Faye Caton Mr. Robert Clusker Mr. Jamie T. Cousin Lumberton, NC Ms. Sabrina I. Caulder Ms. Carla R. Clyman Ms. Susan R. Covington Mr. Albert M. Carollo Mr. Ralph Causseaux Mr. George M. Coates Mrs. Charlotte A. Cowan Carolyn's Creations, Ms. Shirley B. Causseaux Mrs. Patsy N. Coates Cox Refractories, Claysburg, PA Maxton, NC Ms. Patricia B. Cavan Mrs. Barbara D. Coble Mr. David Cox Ms. Loranne Carowan Ms. Lisa F.Caviness Mrs. Marcia L. Coble Mr.Wallace N. Cox Ms. Elizabeth R. Carpenter Ms. Kelly H. Cecil Ms. Emily R. Coble Ms. Christine M. Cox Ms. Ruth Carpenter Central Carolina PBK Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Myrta V.Cox Mr.William Carr Association, Pinehurst, NC Fayetteville, NC Cracker Barrel, Lumberton, NC Carrabba's Italian Grill, Ms. Laura M. Chadwick Ms. Debbie F.Cochran Craig, Brisson & Glements, PA, Fayetteville, NC Champion Systems, Inc., Mr. R. Gregory Cockroft Fayetteville, NC Ms. Denise Carroll Jamestown, NC Mr. Robert H. Cockroft Mr. David Craig Ms. Maria M. Carroll Mr. Bobby W. Chandler Ms. Susan S. Cody Mr.William L. & Mrs. Nelia A. Ms. Pamela G. Carroll Mr. Robert J. Channas Mr. Jim Cogan Crain Carroll's Pets, Lumberton, NC Ms. Rose Channas Mr. Ralph C. Cole Mr.William Crandall Mr. Trell K. Carson The Chatterbox Café, Mr. Richard O. Cole Ms. Dianne E. Crandall Mr. Christopher Carter Raeford, NC Ms. Margaret C. Cole Mr. Jonathan S. Crawley Mr. Jeffrey R. Carter Dr. James B.& Dr. Collie & Mrs. Annie Ms. Debra Creech Mr. Nick Carter Mrs. Judy Chavis Coleman Ms. Grace M. Creech Mr.R.E.Carter Mr. Earl B. Chavis Mr. Michael D. & Mrs. Tina Mr. Kenneth A. Creque Mr. Sam Carter Mr. Eric Chavis Coleman Mr. Richard W. Crockett Mr.W. Horace Carter Mr. Gene C. Chavis Ms. Edith H. Coleman Mrs. Angela T. Crosby Mr.William S. Carter Mr. Jason G. Chavis Mr. Rafael Collazo-Davila Mr. Cliff B. Crosland Mr.William Collier The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. Winter 2008 UNCP Today 21 UNCPDonors Ms. Anna R. Cross Cyna's Jewelry, Inc., Mr. Steven Dawson Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo DiPinto Ms. Ginger Cross Pembroke, NC Mr. Steven B. Dawson Dixie Carpet Service, Inc., Ms. Bonnie F.Crotts Ms. Guanglin Dai Socorro M. De Nieves Rowland, NC Mr. Charles D. Crouch Ms. Rhonda A. Daigle Dr.W. Howard & Mrs. Sylvia Mrs. Diane R. Dixon Mr. Edwin & Mrs. Jeanne Dairy Queen of Lumberton, NC Dean DK Sports LLC, Fayetteville NC Crovetti Mr. Donald Owen Damon Debbie's Destinations, Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Domina Mr. R. Nicklaus Crovetti Ms. Erica F.Danak-Childers St. Pauls, NC Ms. Anna J. Donaldson Ms. Edna J. Crowder Ms. Catherine A. Dangel Mr. Mike and Mrs. Alison Double CA Farms, Ms. Rosa W. Crowley Mrs. Betsy S. Daniel DeCinti Lumberton, NC The Crown Center, Mr. Carl Danis Ms. Patricia Dedmon Ms. Kim Douglas Fayetteville, NC Ms. Barbara P.Danley Deercroft Golf Club, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Dove Mr. H. Leon Crudup Mr. Barry S. Darden Wagram, NC DP Performance, Ms.Victoria E. Crumpton Dr. Jose J. & Mrs. Dorothy Ms. Joan H. Dees Bear Creek, NC Dr. Samuel Cummings D'Arruda Ms. Pattie Dees Dr. David S. Dran Mr. Charles G. Cummings Mr. Markus Daubner Rev. James E. Dees Mr. Glenn Draughon Mr. Mark S. Cummings Mr. Frank H. Daughtrey Deese & Locklear Chiropractic Mr. Leland A. DuBois Mr. McDuffie Cummings Mrs. Soccorro I. Davaz Center, Pembroke, NC Mr. Johnny D. Duckworth Mr. Raymond Cummings Ms. Elaine P.Davenport Mr. Carolyn B. Deese Ms. Lee Ann M. Duffy Mrs. Liz A. Cummings Mr. Earl L. Davis Mr. Dale G. Deese Mr. Ronald Dukes Ms. Jessica Cummings Mr. Eric Davis Mr. John G. Deese Ms. Lois O. Dunavan Cumulus Broadcasting, Mr. Jeffrey B. Davis Mr. Raymond E. Deese Mr. Thomas Duncan Fayetteville, NC Mr. Michael H. Davis Mr.Welbert Deese Mr. Gene Dunn Mr. Harold Currie Mr. Robert L. Davis Ms. Aggie G. Deese Ms. Charlotte Durocher Ms. Martha K. Currie Mr. Terry Davis Ms. Patricia S. Deese Mrs. Karen L. Eacrett Mr. Ron Curry Mrs. Twyla T. Davis Ms.Verdia D. Deese Ms. Nina L. Eaddy Dr. Anthony R. Curtis Ms. Gwen A. Davis Degol Brothers Lumber, L.P., Eagle Distributing Company, Dr. Judith Curtis Ms. Lorraine M. Davis Holidaysburg, PA Lumberton NC Mr. Keith W. Curtis Ms. Mary L. Davis Dr. Bruce DeHart Eagle Feather Arts, Mrs. Joyce B. Cutler Ms. Melissa Davis Del Grosso Foods, Inc., Pembroke NC Ms. Donna M. Cutrell Ms. Nancy S. Davis Tipton, PA East Carolina Snack Sales, Inc., Cuts & Curls, Plus, Raleigh NC Ms. Sandra C. Davis Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Kingston NC Cycle Works Machine, Inc., Ms. Sharon D. Davis Lumberton, NC Dr. James & Mrs. Eleanor Ebert Lumberton, NC Ms. Stephanie Davis DEMCO, Madison, IL Ms. Ethel M. Eckenstein Dr. Eric & Mrs. Amy Dent Ms. Misha K. Eddings Ms. Deborah S. Derrick Ed's Bird House, Designer Woodwork, Lumber Bridge NC Pembroke, NC Dr. Sherry L. Edwards Design's by Dallas, Ms. Lorraine C. Edwards Red Springs, NC Ms. Mary E. Edwards Ms.Velvet P.Devors Ms. Rosalind L. Edwards DHS Sales Associates Top Reps, Elijah's Restaurant Burlington, NC Mrs. Dixie T. Elk Mr. James C. & Mr. Michael D. Elkins Mrs. Quessie Dial Dr. Ann P.Elks Ms. Amy L. Dial Ms. Jacqueline R. Ellerbe Ms. Dorothy L. Dial Ms. Elaine Elliott Ms. Freida O. Dial Mr. Scott J. Ellis Ms. Minnie M. Dial Ms. Raven T. Ellis Ms. Patricia A. Dial Mr. Laney Emanuel Tailgating at the Chancellor's Residence. From Ms. Donna M. Dial-Jacobs Ms. Doshie Emanuel left: Barbara Meadors, Jesse Oxendine, Mr. Josh Dickerson Mr. Michael F.Emero Earl Lowery, and Bud Lowery. Mr. Morris W. Dickinson Enviro Pest Control, Mr. John E. Dietrich Raeford NC Mr. Harry L. Dingle Ms. Joanne B. Epley The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. 22 UNCP Today Winter 2008 UNCPDonors Mr. Nicholas J. Francisco Mr. Gilbert Gray Mr. Richard W. Frasier Ms. Lisa Gillis Mr. Larry Freeman Ms. Blanche Gilmore Mrs. Mary B. Freeman Ms. Judith F.Giuliani Ms. Alisa D. Freeman Glaxo-SmithKline, Ms. Doris Lee Freeman Research Triangle Park, NC Ms. Gayle P.Freeman Ms. Kristina K. Gleffe Friends Of The Robeson Mr. Allan & Mrs. Candy Glenn County Library Inc., Mrs. Emry A. Glover Lumberton, NC Mrs. Gayle A. Glover Dr. Fran Fuller Mr. John L. Godbolt Fuller's Old Fashion Bar-B-Q, Mrs. Shirley W. Godfrey Lumberton, NC Ms. Jane B. Godwin Mr. Earnest E. Funk Mr. & Mrs. John P.Goetke Mr. Thomas W. Funk Mr. James E. & Mrs. Diane Mr. John W. Gales Goins Members of Phi Kappa Tau and their Ms. Linda Galvano Mrs. Darlene V.Gold friends tailgate during UNCP's first Mr. Henry Gambardella Dr. Raymond Goldberg Mr. James R. Gane Golden Comb, Pembroke, NC football season in 50 years. Ms. Jan C. Gane Gold's Art & Frame Shop, Mr. Gregory Gantt Lumberton, NC Ms. Marie P.Gantt Ms. Laura Goldstein Ms. Cora Garcia Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Linda Ms. Andrea S. Fields Mr. Don Essick Mr. Melvin & Mrs. Teresa Goldston Fifth & Mane, Tabor City, NC Eta Beta Sigma Alpha Iota Gardner, Jr Golf Augusta of Pinehurst NC Ms. Stepheny Finnie Fraternity, Pembroke NC Ms. Donna R. Gardner Dr. Jose Gomez First 1 Bank of Ms. Dana Evans Ms. Deborah W. Garner Ms. Ruby L. Goodman Pembroke, NC Ms. Elaine L. Evans Ms. Debra R. Garretson Ms. Tanya N. Goodwin First 1 Bank of Troy NC Ms. Loretta Evans Mr. Roddy Garris Ms. Betty L. Gore Mr. Larry D. Fish Ms. Debbie S. Everett Ms. Derenda G. Garris Ms. Sophronia S. Gore Mr. Robert & Mrs. Betty Fisher Ms. Becky B. Fain Mr. Charles M. Garten Ms. Deborah Graff Ms. Rose Ann Fitzpatrick Mrs. Linda C. Falls Gas Mart Inc., Mr. Haynes A. Graham Flowers By Billy, Dr. Martin Farley Elizabethtown, NC Mr. James W. Graham Lumberton, NC Ms. Lori S. Farmer Dr.William Gash, Jr. Mr. Lenwood Graham Flowers By Lillian, Farmer's Furniture, Ms. Catherine A. Gaughran Mrs. Brenda H. Graham Pembroke, NC Laurinburg, NC Ms. Natalie S. Gause Ms. Sandra S. Graham Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Mr. Charles R. Farrell Gaylord Bros. Inc., Ms. Teresa Graham Inc., Lumberton, NC Mrs. Janet L. Fass Syracuse, NY Grandfather Mountain, Mr. Daniel B. Floyd Dr. Patricia M. Faulk GE Foundation, Fairfield, CT Linville, NC Mr. Grayson Floyd Mr. Franklin Faulkner Dr. Jeffery L. Geller Mr. Joseph J. Graper Mrs. M. Ann Floyd Mr. Michael & Mrs. Jeanne G. Genentech, Princeton, NJ Mr.C.A.Graves Ms. Beverlie Floyd Fedak Mr. Robert C. George Gray Wolf Trading Post, Ms. Frances R. Floyd Ms. Crystal Fedor Gerald Clontz Trucking, Inc., Lumberton, NC Ms. Jean H. Floyd Mr. John D. Ferguson Midland NC Dr. Gibson H. & Mrs. Mary Ms. Margaret Folger Mrs.Vickie B. Ferguson Germanton Merchantile, Inc. Anna Gray Food Lion of Lumberton, NC Ms. Mary B. Ferrebee Mr. Abdul & Mrs. Bobbie Mr. Phillip R. Gray Ms. Jennifer M. Fore Ms. Mary T. Fey Ghaffar Ms. Theresa S. Gray Forsthia's Florist, Maxton, NC The Ficklin Company, Mr. Michael D. Gibson Mrs. Patricia M. Greene Ms. Sharon T. Fortenberry Laurinburg, NC Mr. Michael E. Gibson Ms. Odella Greene Dr. Elinor & Mr. Jay Foster Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Mr. Patterson B. Gibson Ms. Thelma B. Greene Mr. Randal A. Foster Boston, MA Ms. Grace L. Gibson Greenstate Landscape & Ms. Kimberly D. Fox Ms. Sue S. Fidler Ms. Shirley T. Gibson Nursery, Lumberton, NC Foxfire Resort & Country Club, Mr. Richard & Mrs. Patricia Ms.Virginia C. Gibson Mrs. Linda N. Gregory Fields Pinehurst, NC

The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. Winter 2008 UNCP Today 23 UNCPDonors Ms. Cynthia Gregory Mr. M. Gene Hall, CLU, ChFC Mr. James A. Hardin Dr. Kathleen C. Hilton Ms. Jacqueline M. Gregory Mr. Michael R. Hall Mr. Michael L. Hardin Ms. Grace Hilton Ms. Janet D. Gregory Mrs. Doris Hammond Hall Mr. Ronnie L. Hardin Mr. George Hines Ms. Doris Grether Mrs. Linda Hall Harley's Tuxedo & Gifts, Hissy Fit, Lumberton, NC Ms.Vicki K. Grier Ms. Angela Hall Laurinburg, NC Mr. Arthur B. Hobbs Mrs. Julie K. Griffin Ms. Deborah L. Hall Mr. Gene T. Harper Ms. Carol P.Hodges Ms. Sara E. Griffin Ms. Edith A. Hall Ms. Barbara G. Harrill Ms. Pamela C. Hoffer Ms. Miriam C. Griggs Ms. Mageline F.Hall Dr. Charles & Mrs. Kelly Ms. Belinda D. Hogue Mr. Leon S. Grimes Ms. Norma J. Hall Harrington Ms. Melinda Hohn Ms. Sabra Grimes Mr. Casey Jordan Hallman Harris Art Gallery, Mr. Ed Hojila Ms. Melody S. Griner Mr. T J Ham Pembroke, NC Mr. Anthony Holderied Mr. Ira W. Grizzard Mr. Steven A. Hamalainen Mr. Hiram Harris Holiday Inn of Charlotte, NC Ms. Deborah P.Groves Mr. Albert Hammill Mr. Hudell Harris Holiday Inn of Lumberton, NC Ms. Choiel W. Growe Hammond Electric Motors, Ms. Audra B. Harris Ms. Debbie Holland Mr. Maurice J. Grubb Inc., Albemarle, NC Ms. Dixie G. Harris Mrs. Susan T. Hollers Mr. Russell P.Guenther Mr. Jimmy Hammond Ms. Gwyn H. Harris Mr. John L. Holley Mrs. Connie C. Guinn Mr. Bobby B. Hammonds Ms. Hazel F.Harris Mr. James W. Hollifield Mr. Mark Gum Mr. Doug Hammonds Ms. Jill J. Harris Ms. Brenda Hollifield Mrs. Helen S. Gustafson Mrs. Letress J. Hammonds Ms. Suzie Harris Ms. Shirley D. Hollingsworth Mr. Philip M. Guy Ms. Anna M. Hammonds Mr. George B. Harrison Dr. Leonard D. Holmes Dr. Anita Guynn Ms. Luciana L. Hammonds Ms. Margaret J. Harrison Ms. Sarah Holmes H & T Lockup, Pembroke, NC Ms.Wanda L. Hammonds Ms. Joan F.Harvist Mr. Terry Holt Ms. Betty H. Haats Mr. T.R. Hammonds Mr. John & Mrs. Kelly Haskins The Home Depot Foundation, Mrs. Patricia A. Hagans Ms. Belinda Hammonds-Rose Ms. Barbara W. Hasty Stuart, FL Mr. Robert J. Hagmeier Mr. Dave L. Hamrick Mr. James Hathaway Home Food Market, Inc., Mr. Eddie Hailey Mr. Don Hamrick Mr. R. Neil & Mrs. Connie Hawk Raeford, NC Hair & Body Gallery, Hand Works By Patty, Mr. Henry S. Hayes Home Interior, St. Pauls, NC Lumberton, NC Lumberton, NC Ms. Lynn Hayes Tracy Hommel Ms. Sharon C. Hales Ms. Dina J. Hanna Mr. Larry T. Haynes Jody A. Honeycutt Hall Oil & Propane, Inc., Ms. Elaine B. Haraway HCC Pharmacy DME, Inc., Mr. Hervie Honeycutt Walnut Cove, NC Dr. J. Benford & Mrs. Debbie Raeford, NC Ms. Amber Honeycutt Mr. Frederick D. Hall Hardin Mrs. Barbara A. Heath Mr. Kenneth L. Hoover Ms. Elizabeth P.Heath Ms. Rebecca Hoover Ms. Linda Alphin Heath Ms. Jane R. Hopkins Heavenly Creations, Prof. Janette Hopper Red Springs, NC Mrs. Jane Hoskins Mr. Johnathan Hedgepeth Mr. Bennie H. Howard Ms. Ester Hedrick Mr. Keith Howard Mr. Jerry Heimann Mr. Jeffrey R. Howell Ms. Jacquelynn M. Helus Mrs. Mary Frances I. Howell Ms.Wendy S. Hendry Mr. Spencer & Mrs. Frankie Mr. Raymond Henley Howington Ms. Lynda L. Heriot Mrs. Emily Hrycko Ms. Cynthia H. Herndon Dr. James F.Hubbard Mr. Rick J. Hester Ms. Annette J. Hubbard Ms. Deborah J. Hester Mr. Kent Hudson Ms. Cynthia C. Hickman Mr. Dwight S. Hughes Highsmith, Fort Atkinson,WI Ms. Ann Hughes Ms. Deborah E. Hill Ms. Deborah F.Hughes Albert "Newy" Scruggs and Wendell Staton on the Ms. Edythe B. Hill Ms. Diane S. Hughes Ms. Bonnie Hillard Mr. Bryan Hunt set of “UNCP Conversations” of WNCP. Ms. Elizabeth R. Hillegas Mr. Donald R. Hunt Hilton Wilmington Riverside Mr. Herman Hunt

The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. 24 UNCP Today Winter 2008 UNCPDonors Jerry Johnson Chevrolet, Ms. Brenda K. Jorgenson Oldsmobile, Jugtown Pottery, Seagrove, NC Lumberton, NC Just Country, Raeford, NC Jervon's Dept. Store, K & W Cafeteria, Pembroke, NC Winston-Salem, NC Mr. F.M. Jessup Myong Kaaiohelo Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Johnson Mr. Richard Kacmarynski Mrs. Betty J. Johnson Ms. Lilli J. Kalie Mr. Bobby F.Johnson Mr. Michael Kang Mr. Charles H. Johnson Karl Hunt Fine Art, Mr. Darrell D. & Mrs. Mary Lumberton, NC Johnson Kash-N-Karry, Lumberton, NC Mr. Derrick A. Johnson Ms. Katherine B. Kaylor Mr. Timothy R. Johnson Kayser Roth Hosiery, Mrs. Sylvia T. Johnson Lumberton, NC Ms. Angela Johnson Mr. Terry H. Keith Ms. Linda L. Johnson Ms. Joyce W. Keith From left: Spencer Howington, Dick and Lenore Ms. Sallie B. Johnson Ms. Antoinette J. Kelley Taylor at the Alumni Holiday Drop-In. Ms. Sarah Johnson Mr. James Kelly Ms. Susan K. Johnson Ms. Catherine L. Kelly Ms. Thelma J. Johnson Ms. Emily F.Kelly Mr. Paul & Mrs. Caroline Ms. Sarah A. Kelly Jolicoeur Ken Chertow Wrestling Inc., Mr. Jimmy Hunt J & S Golf, Lumberton, NC Dr. Diane & Boalsburg, PA Mr. Johnny R. & Mrs. Jackie's Hallmark Shop, Mr. Randall Jones KenliEnterprises,Inc. Demetrius Hunt Laurinburg, NC Dr. Robert L. Jones /McDonald's, Mr. Kenneth C. Hunt Mr.William L. Jackson Flavio T. Jones Lumberton, NC Mr. Kevin B. Hunt Ms. Sue C. Jackson Mr. A. Bruce Jones Mr. Dan & Mrs. Mira Kenney Mr. Robert Hunt Ms. Tinita Jackson Mr. Bobby D. Jones Kentucky Fried Chicken Mr.Willie H. Hunt Mr. Bobby E. Jacobs Mr. Bryon Jones of Pembroke, NC Mrs. Katherine S. Hunt Mr. Bruce & Mrs. Brenda M. Mr. Johnnie Jones Ms. Frances L. Kerns Ms. Claudette Hunt Jacobs Mr. Laten R. Jones Kerr Drug, Pembroke, NC Ms. Cynthia Hunt Mr. Elton K. Jacobs Mr. Marvin E. Jones Ms. Sally A. Key Ms. Glennis B. Hunt Mr. James S. Jacobs Mr. Ronald G. Jones Ms. Macy D. Keyworth Ms. Lisa O. Hunt Mr.Vinson Jacobs Mr. Thomas Jones Kidsville News, Inc., Ms. Monna L. Hunt Ms. Belinda C. Jacobs Mr. Thomas A. Jones Fayetteville, NC Mr. Carl Hunter Ms. Cathy L. Jacobs Mrs. Alceon B. Jones Dr.Wright and Mrs. Ila Killian Mrs. Kay B. Hurst Ms. Connie Jacobs Ms. April Jones Mr. Roger A. Killian Ms. Tina H. Hussey Ms. Kristy N. Jacobs Ms. Beverly B. Jones Mr. Jaeyoon Kim Mr. Robert Hutton Ms. Lezlie W. Jacobs Ms. Conchata Jones Ms. Debbi A. Kimrey Mr. Richard P.Iacona Ms.Valerie Jacobs Ms. Essie D. Jones Ms. Sharon G. Kinard IBM International Foundation, Ms.Vickie D. Jacobs Ms. Faye Jones Mr.Wayne King Armonk, NY Ms. C. Amy Jahn Ms. Joyce P.Jones Kandice Kinlaw Mrs.Wanda B. Ingram Ms. Carla T. James Ms. Judith H. Jones Mr. Jeffery H. Kinlaw Ms. Margaret P.Inman Ms. Natoshia James Ms. Lynn Jones Mr. John A. Kinlaw Insight-Media, New York, NY Ms. Patty F.Jarm Ms. Nancy D. Jones Mr. Mark O. Kinlaw Ms. Shelby G. Isley Ms. Tonya M. Jasinski Ms. Nancy S. Jones Mrs. Jeanne H. Kirby It's A Movie Gallery, Jay's Concession, Inc., Mrs. Juandalynn J. Jones-Hunt Kirkland's of Aberdeen, NC Laurel Hill, NC Raleigh, NC Ms. Jennifer D. Jones-Locklear Mr. Glenn Kirstine Mr. & Mrs. Dwight L. Ivey Dr. Charles R. & Mrs. Karen Dr. Chester I. Jordan Ms. Lisa B. Kistler Mr. Jason D. Ivey Jenkins Mr. Lawson Jordan Kiwanis Club of Pembroke, NC Ms. Elizabeth O. Ivey Mr. David Jenssen Mr. Lonnie W. Jordan Ms. Caryn M. Kleckowski Ms. Peggy Ivey Mr. Ray Jernigan Ms. Maureen M. Jordan J & H Supply, Browns Summit, NC

The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. Winter 2008 UNCP Today 25 UNCPDonors Ms. Gail G. Kline Mr.Vincent A. LaRuffa Dr. Tulla Lightfoot Mr. Samuel & Mrs. Katrina Mr. Christopher J. Klinger Mr. Mike Lassiter Lil Branch's Childrens Store, Locklear Mr. Stephen J. Klinger Ms. Sharon H. Lawson Southern Pines, NC Mr. Stacy Locklear Ms. Deborah A. Klinger Mr. Ron & Mrs. Julie Layne Dr. Charles Lillie Mr. Telford Locklear Ms.Virginia A. Klinger Mr. Robert E. Leach Ms. Mable R. Lineberry Mr. Timmy L. Locklear Ms. Sharon Houston Kneip Ms. Margia M. Leach Dr. Howard Ling Mr. Timothy W. Locklear Ms. Patricia G. Koontz Mr. Richard M. Learner Mr. Dennis P.Lingenfelter Mrs. Adrene C. Locklear Ms. Aaryn Melissa Kowalchuk Legacy Foods, Inc., Ms. Lauren Lingenfelter Mrs. Connie F.Locklear Mr. Fred M. Krainin Lumberton, NC Linsco/Private Ledger Mrs. Donna O. Locklear Mr.Walter Krajewski Legacy Golf Links, Lumberton, NC Mrs. Gwendolyn H. Locklear Mr. Jess Krall Aberbeen, NC Mr. J. Mark Little Mrs. Kathan D. Locklear Ms. Irene H. Kroustalis Mr.William A. Leinbach Ms. Caffie S. Little Mrs. Martha N. Locklear Mr. Gerald Kuester Leinwands, Elizabethtown, NC Dr. Dandan Liu Mrs. Patsy L. Locklear Ms. Suzanne C. Kuo Ms. Carolyn S. Lemonds Mr. Clifford P.Lloyd Mrs. Sandra C. Locklear Mrs. Mary C. Kurzenski Mr.Wayland B. Lennon Mr. Herbert H. Lloyd Ms. Alice K. Locklear La Comercial, Raeford, NC Mrs. Patricia P.Lennon Lob-Steer Inn, Ms. Annette Locklear Ms. Dixie J. Labrake Ms. Adrian Nicole Lennon Southern Pines, NC Ms. Carole Locklear Mr. Douglas A. Laferney Lewis & Lewis CPAs, LLC, Dr. Cheryl R. Locklear Ms. Danelle Locklear Mr. Phillip Lail Lumberton, NC Dr. Eddie L. Locklear Ms. Debbie A. Locklear Lakemont Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Cynthia L. Lewis Dr. Lindarose Locklear Ms. Dorain M. Locklear Inc., Altoona, PA Mr. D. Ray Lewis Dr. Zoe W. Locklear Ms. Elena M. Locklear Ms. Ann M. Lamb Mr. Henry G. & Mrs. Gayle Hon. Gary L. & Mrs. Molly O. Ms. Josephine L. Locklear Mr. David Lambert Lewis Locklear Ms. Lillian T. Locklear Ms. Jennifer J. Lambert Mrs. Shirley B. Lewis Mr. R D Locklear, II Ms. Melissa H. Locklear Dr. Jesse & Mrs. Mary Lamm Ms. Amanda J. Lewis Locklear, Jacobs, Hunt & Ms. Nan O'Lene Locklear Ms. Jeanette Lamonds Ms. Fran M. Lewis Brooks, Pembroke, NC Ms. Porcha Locklear Mr. Thomas Lancaster Ms. Jan R. Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Locklear Ms. Rose M. Locklear Ms. Naomi J. Lancaster Ms. Linda Lewis Mr. Albert Locklear Ms. Sherry Locklear Land O Lakes Golf Club, The Life Gospel Music & Mr. Benjamin F.Locklear Ms. Teresa Locklear Whiteville, NC Bookstore, Maxton, NC Mr. Brandon R. Locklear Mr. Stacy & Mrs. Betty C. Ms. Robin F.Langley Lifenotes Christian Bookstore, Mr. Bundy R. & Mrs. Cheryl Locklear, Sr. Mr. Robert K. Larsen Raeford, NC Locklear Mrs. Annie Ruth Locklear- Mr. Charles P.Locklear Revels Mr. Clyde Locklear Ms. Sherry L. Locklear-Revels Mr. Colbi L. Locklear Mr. Frank A. Loda Mr. Delton R. & Mrs. Sarah Dr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Loftis, Sr. Locklear Mr. James A. Long Mr. Donald Locklear Mr. Jonathan D. Longfellow Mr. Eddie M. & Mrs. Mary E. Lonnie Locklear, Jr. & Sons Locklear Construction, Pembroke, NC Mr. Floyd Henderson R. Mr. Conrad E. Lopes Locklear Mr. Howard H. Loughlin Mr. Fred & Mrs. Kate Ms. Jennipher H. Love Locklear Mr.William T. Lovette Mr. George Locklear Ms. Lisa L. Lovette Mr. Harlous Locklear Mr. John S. Lowe Mr. James R. Locklear Mr. Ashley R. Lowery Mr. Jon T. Locklear Mr. James E. Lowery Mr. Josephus Locklear Ms. Jinnie Lowery Mr. Leo Locklear Ms. Judy L. Lowery Mr. Millard L. Locklear Lowes Foods, Lumberton, NC Glennis Hunt and Tom Curry Mr. Randy Locklear Mr. A. Ray & Mrs. Deanna L. at the Alumni Holiday Drop-In. Mr. Rudy Locklear Lowry

The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. 26 UNCP Today Winter 2008 UNCPDonors Making Waves Salon, Mr. Stacy G. McCaskill St. Pauls, NC Ms. Ann S. McCaskill Mr. Joshua D. Malcolm Ms. Samantha McCaskill Mr. Charles J. Malpass Nell McCaskill Mr. Joey R. Mangum Mr. John J. McCauley Mr. Anthony V.Manley Ms. Joanne A. McCauley Mrs. Janice R. Mann Dr.Virginia K. McClanahan Ms. Kelly M. Maree Ms. Kathy C. McCoin Marlboro Lodge 88 A.F.M., Ms. Patricia McDonald Bennettsville, SC McDonald's of Pembroke Ms. Betsy H. Marley Mr. Robert A. McDow Mr. Clyde Marsh McDuff' Grill, Laurinburg NC Mr. Oliver L. Marsh Mr. George H. McElveen Dr. David A. Martin Mr. Brant McEntire Dr. H. Lindbergh "Lindy" Mr. Roland McFadden Martin Mr. Collin McGhie Dr. Julian P.Martin McGirt Frame Shop, From left: Lisa Holmes, Susan Moore, and Mr. & Mrs. James E. Martin Pembroke NC Ravonda Lowery at the Alumni Holiday Drop-In. Mr. Claude T. Martin Mr. Charles D. McGirt Mr. Harry Martin Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Ann M. Mr. Joseph Martin McGirt Mr.W. Steve Martin Ms. Mary S. McGirt Ms. Rebecca B. Martin Ms. Sara B. McGirt Mr. Charles B. & Lumber River Real Estate, Ms. Teresa M. Martin Ms. Phyllis McGirt-Hunt Mrs. Magnolia O. Lowry Lumberton, NC Mrs. Mary Martin-Deese McGirts Plumbing & Electric Mr. Daniel Lowry Lumber River State Park, The Mash House, Company, Maxton NC Mr. Harvey Lowry Orrum, NC Fayetteville, NC Ms. Debra B. McGougan Mr. Jimmy R. Lowry Lumberton Bowling Center Mrs. Catherine T. Mask Ms. Karen K. McHale Mr. Lycurous Lowry Lumberton Christian Mr.William S. Mason Mr. Kenneth M. McInniss Mr. Martin L. Lowry Bookstore Ms. Linda J. Mason Mr. Laverne McInnis Mr. Monroe F.& Mrs. Clara Lumberton Ford-Lincoln Mr. George Massey Mr. Joyce McIntosh Lowry Mercury Mr. Michael Massey Congressman Mike & Mrs. Dee Mr. Robby Lowry Lumberton Nissan, Inc. Ms. Mollie Massey McIntyre Mr. Ronald H. Lowry Lumberton Radiological Mr. Pedro Massol McKenzie Supply Co., Mr. Stanford Lowry Associates Mr. Kevin E. Maynard Lumberton NC Mr.Wade L. Lowry Lumberton Rotary Club The Esther Maynor Estate Ms. Helen C. McKinley Mrs. Bernice Lowry Ms. Julia L. Lumpkin Dr. Jayne P.Maynor Mr. Joseph C. McKinstry Mrs. Gwendolyn D. Lowry Mr.William J. Lundberg Drs.Waltz & Louise Maynor Ms. Josie E. McKoy Ms. Amber S. Lowry Mr. Matthew and Dr. Deborah Mr. Jeffrey S. Maynor Ms. Martina McKoy Ms. Clara H. Lowry Lundin Mr. Kenneth R. Maynor Mrs. Ella P.McLaughlin Ms. Mary L. Lowry Mr. David R. Lundstrom Mr. Robert D. Maynor Mr. Earl McLaurin Mr. Ronnie G. Luck Mr. P.Thomas Lundstrom Mr. Roy & Mrs. Narva L. Ms. Charlene McLaurin Mr. Louis K. Ludwig Ms. Deborah Lupnacca Maynor Mr.William S. McLean Luigi's Italian Restaurant, Ms. Christina A. Lutkus Mrs. Annie R. Maynor Mrs. Paulette J. McLean Fayetteville, NC Mr. Maurice Lyerly Ms. Carla B. Maynor Ms.Virgie A. McLean Lumbee Creations, Mr. Larry Lynch Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc., Mr. Michael J. McLellan Lumberton, NC Ms. Sharon R. Maag Washington, DC Mr. Michael A. McLeod Lumbee Guaranty Bank, Mrs. Anna L. Macionsky Mrs. Rachel A. McBroom Ms. Jean H. McManus Pembroke, NC Mr. Richard Mack Mr. Paul McCall Mrs.Vanessa S. McMillan Lumbee River Electric Ms. Dorothy Maddex McCann-Erickson USA, Inc., Ms. Reba E. McMillan Membership, Mr. Ferguson Maduako Louisville KY Ms. Geraldine McMillian Red Springs, NC Mr. Eric Maerten Ms. Sarah S. McCarter Ms. Juaconda McMillian Lumbee Tribe of Ms. Dawn Maerten Ms. Susan P.McCarthy Ms. Reba R. McMillian North Carolina Mrs. Ann R. Maher

The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. Winter 2008 UNCP Today 27 UNCPDonors Mr. Arthur L. McNeill Ms. Sharkeysha Midgette Dr. Henry L. Moreland Mr. Carl F.Nephew Mr. & Mrs. John N. McNeill Mr. Michael J. Migliori Dr. Gail Morfesis Mr. Eric Nesman Mr. G. Steve McNeill Ms.Virginia M. Milbank Mrs. Gloria B. Morgan Mr. Carlton Newhouse Mr. L.H. & Mrs. Hazel O. Mr. David K. Miles Ms. Mary Y. Morgan Mrs. Alice M. Newton McNeill Mr. Ron J. Miller Ms. Sandra B. Morrell Ms. Ellen P.Newton Mr. Larry McNeill Mrs. Angela S. Miller Ms. Diane N. Morris Nichols Pottery, Mr. Pope R. McNeill Mrs. Kathryn R. Miller Ms. Pamela Morris Eagle Springs NC McNeill's Jewelers, Ms. Hatty R. Miller Mr. Nathaniel Morrison Mr. Tommy Nichols Lumberton, NC Mr. Douglas & Mrs. Renie Mills Ms. Karen K. Moser Ms. Jayne A. Nickell Mr. Michael T. McPhail Ms. Evelyn L. Milsap Ms.Vicky Motte Mr. Louis J. Nieves Ms. Ashley C. McPherson Mr. Gerald Mintun Mountaire Farms of North Ms. Tracy D. Nifong Ms. Nancy H. McPherson Ms. Donna Moerie Carolina Dr. David H. Nikkel Mr. Edward McRae Moe's of Pinehurst, M-R Electric Security Alarms, Mrs. Sandra R. Nissen Ms. Eleanor L. McRae Aberdeen, NC Inc., Shannon, NC Ms. Margaret Nixon Mr. Terry J. McVay Mr. Lee Mole Mt. Gilead Civitan Club Ms. Kimberly R. Noble Dr. Allen C. & Mrs. Barbara Mrs. Hannah L. Monds Project Fund Mr. Aronny V.Noguera Meadors Mr. Charles J. Monroe Ms. Claudia A. Mullins-Lilly Mr. James F.Norfleet Mr. Carl W. Meares Mr. James W. Monroe Ms. Cornelia R. Murchison Rev. Paul W. Norman Mr. Donald O. Meece Ms. Mary L. Monroe Ms. Apsie Murray Dr. Elizabeth L. Normandy Mr. John B. Melton Mr.William B. & Mrs. Darlene Mr. Marvin B. Murrow Ms. Judith B. Norris Mr. Anthony Mensah Montesanti Ms. Maria-Guadalupe Ms. Michelle M. Norris Ms. Maggie L. Mercer Mr. Robert J. Montgomery Musgrove North Carolina CPA Ms. Angela C. Meredith Ms. Pansy C. Moody Music & Arts Centers, Foundation, Inc. Ms. Karen Meredith Mr. Barry E. Moore Frederick, MD Ms. Kelly Norton Mr. Jack Metcalf Ms. Christine H. Moore Ms. Elizabeth A. Musselwhite Mrs. Karen P.Notestine Metcon, Inc., Lumberton, NC Ms. Jennifer A. Moore Mr. Randall L. Myers Ms. Doris E. O'Brien Mr. David Meyer Ms. Marie S. Moore Ms. Constance A. Myers Mr. John Thomas O'Connor Mr. Francis A. Michael Ms. Monica Moore Mr. Jeffery Nalls Mr. Thomas O'Connor Micro-Texpur, LLC, Ms. Saundra L. Moore Mr. Kenneth W. & Mrs. Penny J. Ms. Bernardine O'Connor Indian Trail, NC Ms. Frances Moore Nance OCSOC, Pembroke NC Ms. Kathleen E. Middleton Ms. Mary Marie Native American Design Mr. Daniel R. Oke Moorehead Services, Pembroke, NC Ms. Angela L. Olawsky Native Angels Homecare & Oliver Oil Company, Inc., Hospice Agency, Lumberton NC Lumberton, NC Mr. Charles A. O'Neal Native Visions Newspaper, Ms. Barbara N O'Neal Pembroke NC Mr. Paul O'Neil Nautical Hangups, Mr. Armand M Opitz Wilmington NC Mr. Robert Orozovich Dr. Sudhir K. Nayer Ms. Kimberly L Osborne NC DAR, Flat Rock NC Dr. Monic Osburn NC Department of Correction, Outback Steakhouse, Lumberton Lumberton NC NC Institute of Minority Outback Steakhouse, Economic Dev., Durham, NC Southern Pines NC NC USA Wrestling, Spruce Mr. Jerry Overaker Pine, NC Owens Pottery, Seagrove NC Mr. James W. Neal Ms. Joanne G.Oxendine Thomas Oxendine at Ms. Gabrielle Neal Home Interior, Pembroke NC the Football Kick-off Gala Mr. David A. Neese Dr. Joseph B. & Mrs. Adrienne Nelson Price & Associates, PA, Oxendine Lumberton, NC Dr. Linda E. Oxendine & Mr. Kendall Nelson Mr. Albert H. Conner Mr. R. J. Nelson Mr. H. Dobbs Oxendine Jr. The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. 28 UNCP Today Winter 2008 UNCPDonors Peanut Processors, Dublin NC The Potters House, Mr.William Pearce Pembroke, NC Mr. Don Peck Mr. Nathan Powell Ms. Peggy F.Pegram Mr. Ronald Powell Pembroke Business and Ms. June Power Professional Women's Org. Mr. Jimmy Powers Pembroke Chamber PPR Foods/McDonalds, of Commerce Research Triangle Park NC Pembroke Farm Home & The Presser Foundation, Garden Supply Haverford, PA Pembroke Fast Lube Ms. Mary A. Prevatte Pembroke Hardware Company Prevatte's Auto Parts, Inc., Pembroke Pointe Apartment Pembroke NC Pembroke Powerhouse Prevatte's Homes Sales, Inc., Mrs. Kimberly H. Pence Lumberton NC Dr. Raymond B. Pennington Ms. Marcelle E. Prewitt Mr. Linwood Penny Mr. Andrew & Mrs. Patricia Bobbie Maass, Barbara Meadors, S. Penny Price and Senator David Weinstein at the Mr. Matthew Perkins Mr. Nelson & Mrs. Lynda Price Football Kick-Off Gala Mr. Martin Perry Ms. L'Oreal Price Dr. Jesse Peters Ms. Barbara A. Pridgen Mr. Ron & Mrs Cheryl Pettyjohn Primary Health Choice, Inc., Mr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Oxendine Mrs.Vickie S. Pait Phil Morgan Crystalline Lumberton NC Mr. Brion K. Oxendine Mr. Manley Palmer Pottery, Inc., Seagrove NC Mr. David K. Prince Mr. Henry W. Oxendine Panera Bread, Aberdeen NC Dr. P.Lee Phillips Mr. Lemuel S. Proffitt Mr. James L. Oxendine Papa Bill's Ribs, Pembroke NC Mr. Charles W. Phillips Progress Energy, Raleigh NC Mr. James M. "Jimmy" & Parker Studios, Lumberton NC Phone Net, Lumberton NC Mr. Randy Pruitt Mrs. Linda D. Oxendine Mr. Gilmer Parker Ms. Susan T. Pickle Mr. John S. Puls Mr. Joseph R. Oxendine Mr. James W. Parker Mr. Gerald A. Pike Mr. Arthur Quales Mr. Michael A. Oxendine Mr. Robert Parker Pine Crest Inn, Pinehurst NC Mr. Hugh O. Queen Mr. Randolph M. Oxendine Mrs. Susan W. Parker Pinewild Country Club, Mr. Lee O. Quick Mr. Roger D. Oxendine Ms. Maggie F.Parker Pinehurst NC Ms. Clara B. Quick Mr. Thomas Oxendine Ms. R. Gail Parker Dr. Richard C. Pisano Mrs. Donna M. Quigley Mr. Thomas L. & Mrs. Lori Mrs. Karen L. Parks Ms. Aleisha A. Pittman R.R. Bowker, LLC, Oxendine Dr. John A. Parnell Pizza Hut, Pembroke NC New Providence NJ Mrs. Cammie Hunt Oxendine Mr. Alfred Parnell Pizza Inn of Laurinburg NC Raeford Hardware Company Mrs. Melba L. Oxendine Mr. Kyle G. Parnell Mr. Peter Samuel Pizzo Ragazzi's Italiano Ms. Amelia Kay Oxendine Ms. Rene W. Parnell Mr. Pierce D. Polattie Delizioso Restaurant, Ms. Lisa H. Oxendine Mr. George S. & Mrs. Sylvia Dr. Michael & Mrs. Karen Southern Pines NC Ms. Nell L. Oxendine Pate Poletti Raleigh Flea Market, Inc. Ms. Opal Oxendine Mrs.Valinda K. Pate Ms. Tracy D. Polmueller Mr. Joel Rampal Ms. Sarah J. Oxendine Ms. Debra Pate Ms. Kathryn Ponech Mr.Wilson A. Ramsey Ms. Sherrie L. Oxendine Ms. Helen B. Pate Mr. Barry S. Poole Mr. Lou Randall Ms. Sondra Oxendine Pates Supply Co., Inc., Pooles Paint & Auto Body Mr. Donald M. Rankin Ms. Tamara A. Oxendine Pembroke NC Repair, Laurinburg NC Ms. Martha C. Rankin Ms. Tasha A. Oxendine Mr. A. Kent & Mrs. Belinda Ms. Anne Porricelli Ransom Insurance Agency, Ms. Teresa A. Oxendine Patrick Porter Environmental, Pembroke NC Ms.Vivian C. Oxendine Ms. Eva B. Patrick Pembroke NC Mike and Darlene Ransom Ms.Vivian M. Oxendine Mr. Joseph A. Patterson Dr. Freda M. Porter Mr. Darian L. Ransom Ms.Wendy Oxendine-Davis Ms. Susan C. Patterson Mr. Alan Porter Ms. Barbara Rayner Ms. Gail Pace Mr. Gary Pavlus Mrs. Kristin F.Posey Ray's Furniture, Mr. Lloyd M. & Mrs. Jimmy Mr. Mark & Mrs. Donna Payne Ms. Kimberly Poteat Elizabethtown NC Lynn Page PCS Enterprises Inc., Mrs. Mary F.L. Reagan Ms. Melinda C. Paino Bowie MD

The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. Winter 2008 UNCP Today 29 UNCPDonors Red Apple Properties, LLC, Dr. James Robinson Sandhills Cinema, Sheff's Seafood Company, Pembroke NC Mr. Larry D. Robinson Southern Pines NC Pembroke NC Red-Line Inc., Rock Hill SC Ms. Shirley L. Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Sandlin Mrs. Diana Shelley Red Robbin Gourmet Burgers, Rocking Chair Farms, LLC, Ms. Monica Sandoval Ms. Sylvia L. Sheppard Fayetteville NC Laurinburg NC Mr. Gerald R. Sands Mr. Steven Sherman Red Springs Arts Council Dr. Maryanne B. & Mr. John C. Ms. Cindy N. Sanmillan Mr. Steven D. Sherwood Mr. Edgar T Redfearn Roesch Ms. Jan L. Santos Mr. Bill E. Shields Mr. Kevin Redmond Ms. Helen F.Rogers Sargon LLC, Pinehurst NC Mr. Pete & Mrs. Tracy Shinnick Ms. Pam F.Reed Mr. Keith L. Rorie Mr. Carl C. Sarvis Shoney's of Lumberton NC Ms. Paula Reeger Leslie C. Roseboro Mr. C. David Sasser Ms. Ellen B. Shreve Ms. Maureen C. Regan Mr.William T. Roseboro Mr. Martin G. Sasser Mr. Steven Sidelinger Mr.William P.Reid Rostra Precision Controls, Inc., Mr. James T. Saunders Mr. Donald B. Siebers Ms. Gladys N. Reid Laurinburg NC Mr. Marshall D. Saunders Ms. Annie D. Siler Ms. Melissa R. Reid Ms. Eugenia F.Rothschild Ms. Sharon L. Saunders Silver Coast Winery, Ms. Jessica Reisbeck Ms. Lisa W. Rotolo Ms. Carolyn Saunders-Deane Ocean Isle Beach NC Mrs. Zollene Reissner Ms. Annie Rouse Ms.Vera L. Sauter Dr. Robin R. Simmons Ms. Kathryn Joanna Reissner Ms. Donna H. Rowe Ms. Melina Savage Ms. Andrea S. Simmons Ms. Hopella A. Renwick Mr. Kevin M. Roy Mr.Walter G. Sawka Ms. Lucy B. Simmons Mr. Howard Revels Dr. John C. Rozier Ms.Yolanda A. Sawyer Dr. Emily F.Simpson Mrs. Deena H. Revels Ms. Janice Rozier Ms. Cindy Saylor Ms. Doretha G. Singley Ms. Angela D. Revels-Bullard Mr. Mark A. Rundlett SC Society Colonial Dames Ms. Jacqueline D. Sipes Mrs. Betsy C. Reynolds Dr. Raymond & Mrs. Billie XVII Century, Johns Island, SC Sister's Boutique, Ms. Brenda Rhanes Rundus Mr. Donald H. Schatz Lumberton NC Mrs.Wanda A. Ricard Ms. Michelle M. Rupard Ms. Alexa J. Schlimmer Ms. Kena M. Skipper Rice, Mr. Timothy J. Ms. Judith N. Rush Ms. JoKaren Schmidt Ms. Angela Slabach Richard Petty Museum, Mr. Earl D. Russ Mrs. Doris C. Schneider Mr. Pete & Ms. Judith S. Slade Clinton NC Dr. Mary J. Russell Ms. Christine A. Scholl Ms. Amy P.Sloop Ms. Phoebe Richardson Ms. Lucille T. Russell Mr. Steven Schrock Mr. Earl R. Smith Dr. Patrick & Mrs. Lorna Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Lisa Rust Mr. Bruce & Mrs. Patricia Mr. Eugene M. Smith Ricotta Mr.William & Mrs. Carol Ryan Schweigert Mr. J.Wallace Smith Ms. Dorothy M. Riddle Sacred Hoop Trading, Inc., Ms. Elizabeth A. Scites Mr. Michael S. Smith Ms. Delores C. Riggins Chapel Hill NC Scoggins Seafood & Steak Mr. Paul J. Smith Dr. Timothy M. Ritter Mr. Mat Sain House, Rutherfordton, NC Mr. Richard E. Smith Riverbend Residential Mr. Michael Salisbury Scotch Meadows Country Club, Mr. Rick Smith Services, Inc., Ms. Elizabeth P.Salley Laurinburg, NC Mr. Robert Lee Smith Lumberton NC Mr. Michael Saluzzi Mr. Renferd R. & Mrs. Andrena Mr. Stanley W. Smith Riverside Country Club, Ms. Patricia Saluzzi Scott Mr. Terry C. Smith Pembroke NC Sammio's Italian Restaurant, Mr.Vernon Scott Mr. Thomas J. Smith Mr. Tommy A. Roach Fayetteville NC Mrs. Frances L. Scott Mrs. Angela L. Smith Mr. John C. Robbins Sampson Center Stage, Ms. Janet L. Scott Mrs. Leigh C. Smith Mr. John G. Robbins Clinton NC Ms. Jenny D. Scott Ms. April W. Smith Mr. Kenneth H. Roberson Mr. Jarette L. Sampson Scott's Tire, Inc. Ms. Brenda Smith Robert's Golf & Tennis, Mr. John W. (Ned) & Mrs. Eva Mr. Albert "Newy" & Ms. Cynthia M. Smith Aberdeen NC Sampson Mrs. Lainie Scruggs Ms. Ella R. Smith Mr. Dennis P.Roberts Mr.William C. Sampson Ms. Geneva C. Seagroves Ms. Florence H. Smith Ms. Rosemary H. Roberts Ms. Gale Sampson Ms. Lillie M. Sealey Ms. Linda K. Smith Robeson County Committee Ms. Mary O. Sampson Mr. James C. Sebastian Ms. Stacie M. Smith of 100, Inc. Ms. Rosalyn L. Sampson SECC for UNCP Foundation Ms.Veronica B. Smith Robeson Electric Co. Inc., Ms.Wanda L. Sampson Ms. Jean E. Sexton Smithfield Chicken & Bar-B-Q, Lumberton, NC Mr. Michael V.Sanderson Mr.William Sharpe Laurinburg NC Robeson Kiwanis Childrens Mr. Reginald Sanderson Ms. Helen S. Sharpe Smith's Refrigeration, Inc., Foundation, Lumberton, NC Ms. Harvelene B. Sanderson Shaw Office Supplies, Inc., Lumberton NC Ms. Carolyn T. Robeson Lumberton NC

The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. 30 UNCP Today Winter 2008 UNCPDonors Mr. Robert E. Snead Mr. Horace Stacey Mrs. Sandra Stratil Mr.Wesley D. Taukchirny Mr. Richard Snow Mr. Robert L. Staley Mr. S. Brad Street Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Taylor Dr. Robert E. Snyder Mrs. Ruth B. Stankiewicz Mr. Anthony Strickland Mr. Dick & Mrs. Lenore Taylor Mr. Reida W. Snyder Stanley Steemer, Mr. Craig Strickland Ms. Emily Taylor Sodexho, Pembroke NC Fayetteville NC Mr. Gary Strickland Ms. Janet L. Taylor Ms. Peggy W.C. Somers Ms. Joyce D. Stanley Mr. Jimmie Strickland Dr. Harold J. Teague Sons of the Revolution of NC, Ms. Lisa A. Stanley-Smith Mr. Johnny R. Strickland Mr. Gregory S. Tedder Inc., Pinehurst NC Staples Mill Auto Service, Mr. Kenny R. Strickland Mrs. Mary Alice Pinchbeck Southeastern Home Sales of Richmond VA Mr. Robert C. Strickland Teets Lumberton NC Mrs. Nancy L Starnes Mrs. Pandora B. Strickland Mrs. Mary P.Templeton Southeastern Regional Medical State of North Carolina Ms. Brenda D. Strickland Mr. Joshua C. Tew Center, Lumberton NC Mr.Wendell & Mrs.Yvette Ms. Dorothy B. Strickland Texas Steakhouse & Saloon, Southeastern Veterinary Staton Ms. Lauren Strickland Rocky Mount NC Hospital, Lumberton NC Mr. Arthur Stauffer Ms. Miste M. Strickland Mr. Steven G. Thaggard Mr. Ricky S. Southerland Prof. Ralph L. Steeds Ms. Moddie Strickland Thomas Kinkade Gallery, Southern Bank Foundation, Mr. Donald C. Steele Ms. Shirley L. Strickland Myrtle Beach, SC Mt. Olive NC Mr. Donald L. Steele Ms. Teresa D. Strickland Mr. T R Thomas Southern Christian Steinmart, Fayetteville NC Dr. & Mrs. Reggle Strickland, Sr. Mr.Watson B.Thomas Transportation, Inc., Dr. Shelby Stephenson Strike at the Wind!, Pembroke Mrs. Lucy O. Thomas Pembroke NC Mr. Nathaniel R. Stephenson NC Cultural Center Ms. Betty J. Thomas Southern States Coop., Inc., Ms. Evelyn C. Stephenson Mr. Randy & Mrs. Allison H. Ms. Glenda H. Thomas Lumberton NC Ms. Erin A. Stevens Strong Ms. Kimiko F.Thomas Mr.William R Spade Mr. Kemp Stewart Ms. Svea E. Strong Dr. Norma J. Thompson Mr. Darrell Spaulding Ms. Deborah J. Stewart Dr. Dennis Stuart Dr. Tommy & Mrs. Marion Spencer's Of Walnut Cove, Inc. Ms. Ella M. Stewart Stultz Real Estate, Thompson Mr. Jeffrey L. Spielman Stock Up Food Center, Holidaysburg, PA Mr. Alan W.Thompson Mr. David G. Spivey Red Springs, NC Ms. Rhonda Sturgil Mr. J. R. Thompson Ms. Deborah J. Spivey Mr. Jerry Stogner Mr. Mike Styers Mr. Milton A. Thompson Mr.Willie E. Spruill Ms. Mary G. Stoll Mr. Jerry A. Suggs Mr. Norman Thompson St. Albans Lodge 114, Mr. James T. Stone Ms. Connie K. Suitt Mr.Wilson Thompson Lumberton NC Ms. Kristen M. Stone Mr. Mark Sullivan Mrs. Maureen L. Thompson St. Anna Church, Pembroke NC Mr.William N. Storms Mr. Merle T. Summers Ms. Emily J. Thompson Suntrust Mid Atlantic Ms. Linda W.Thompson Foundation, Richmond,VA Ms. Janet G. Thrower Mr. James M. (Mike) Sutton Ms. Karen K. Thurman Ms. Pearletha Swatson Ms. Gaylen A. Thurston Mr. Aubrey D. Swett Mr. James B. Tilley Mr. Purnell Swett Mrs. Linda J. Tillman Mr. Tommy D. Swett Mr. James Tilly Mr.Vardell Swett Time-Warner Cable, Ms. Sheila S. Swift Fayetteville, NC Mr. Robert P.& Mrs. Karen Mr. Jason & Mrs. Sonia Tinsley Swiney Ms. Deborah T.Tippett Mr. David J. Synan Mr. Luis Tochiki Mr. James E. Synder Mr. Nathaniel D. & Dr. Barbara B. Synowiez Mrs. Sandra Tolar T. R. Driscoll, Inc., Ms. Mildred C. Tolar Lumberton, NC Tomlinson's, Lumberton, NC Ms. Laura A. Tanner Mr. Charles H. Tompkins Mary Ann Elliott and Joshua Posey, Ms. Christine Tarlecki Mr. James T.Tompkins recipient of the Mary Ann Elliott Mr.Ward G. Tarlton, Ms. Donna R. Tramel Ms. Barbara R. Tarlton Tray's Unique Designs, Endowed Scholarship Tarpackers Restaurant Pembroke, NC of St. Pauls NC Mr. Gary Tremblay The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. Winter 2008 UNCP Today 31 UNCPDonors Triangle Community Mr. Everett Walker Mr. Jeremy R.White Ms. Dawn B.Wooten Foundation, Inc., Research Mr. Mark A.Walker Mrs. Peggy White Mr. John C.Worthington Triangle Park, NC Ms. Coleen D.Walker Ms. Donna C.White Mr. David M.Wright Mrs. Linda G. Trier Ms. Karen A.Walker Ms. Juliana A.White Mr. Howard Wright Trio Cafe', Fayetteville, NC Ms. Patricia S.Walker Ms. Sandra M.White Mrs. Carol C.Wright Ms. Barbara Trounson Mrs. Frances S.Wallace Mr. Bill & Ms. Susan F.Whitt Ms. Annye M.Wright True Value Hardware, Mr. Hans J.Wallrath Ms. Dorothy L.Wilkerson Ms. Brenda Wright Pembroke, NC Wal-Mart Discount City, Mr. D. G.Wilkie Ms. Kathryn B.Wright Mr.William & Mrs. Mayme Lumberton, NC Jackie R.Wilkins WZFX Radio, Fayetteville, NC Tubbs Wal-Mart of Pembroke, NC Ms. Lois S.Willetts Ms. Cathy A.Yates Ms. Emily C. Tuck Ms. Linda H.Walser Mr. Danny Williams Mr. Bill & Mrs. Christine Yeager Mr. Roy Turner Mr. Frank Walters Mr. Ricky Williams Mr. Gary Yellin Mr. Travis Turner Mr. Neil A.Walters Ms. Barbara Williams Mr. Brandon E.Yonce Ms. Jennifer Twaddell Mrs. Audrey E.Walters Ms. Jackuline B.Williams Mr. David W.Young Tweetsie Railroad, Ms. Barbara C.Walters Ms. Katina R.Williams Ms. Mary L.Young Blowing Rock, NC Dr.D.E.Ward Ms. Sue Williams Mr. Doug Yow Mr. Michael J. Tylavsky Mr. Frank Ward Ms. Susan B.Williams Ms. Lorraine I.Yow Mr. Larry C. Tyndall Mrs. Gail P.Waring Mr. Mickey Williamson Mr. Michael C. Zaccaro Mr. Horace M. Tyner Mr. Duncan Warwick Ms. Melissa S.Williamson Ms.Venus Ann Zarris Ms. Bess H. Tyner Mr. Abraham Washington Ms. Terri T.Williamson Dr. David D. Zeigler Rev. Franklin M. Tyson Mr.William Washington Mr. John A.Willis Zeta Beta Sigma, Ms. Rebecca Underwood Ms. Joyce S.Washo Ms. Mary A.Willis Fayetteville Chapter Unilever HPC, NA Mr. Lynn & Mrs. Sandy Ms.Victoria M.Willis Zorba's Famous Gyro & Up & Coming Weekly, Waterkotte Mr. Paul & Mrs. Pat Willoughby Souvlaki, Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville, NC Ms. Elizabeth Watson Willow Pottery, Pembroke, NC US Golf, Aberdeen, NC Mr. Dennis W.Watts Wil-low T Enterprises, US Women's Open Mr. Patrick D.Waugh Pembroke, NC Championship, Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Ms. Kimberly D.Wills Pinehurst, NC Foundation Inc., Mr. Alton A.Wilson Mr. Robert Usrey Charlotte, NC Ms. Ann S.Wilson Drs. Peter and Patricia Valenti Mr. Robert C.Weagraff Ms. Kimberly W.Wilson Ms. Sharon Valentine Mr. Jerry Webb Ms. Suzanna Wilson Prof. Paul & Mrs. Karen Mr. John Weber Mr. Michael S.Winburn Van Zandt Mr. Kenneth Webster Ms. Maureen Windmeyer Vanguard Charitable Ms. Ann Webster The Wine Cellar & Tasting Endowment Program Ms. Lynette Webster Room, Southern Pines, NC Dr. Richard Vela Ms. Jenny M.Weed Mr. Avery D.Winford Ms. Cindy A.Velasquez Mr. Charles A.Wegmann Ms.Winifred A.Winston Video's Unlimited, Mr. James A.Wegmann WKML 95.7 Fayetteville, NC Pembroke, NC Dr. Guo Wei Ms. Nina Woldorf Village Station, Lumberton, NC Mr. Tommy & Mrs. Joyce P. Mr. Harry H.Wolf Ms. G. Elizabeth S.Villescas Wellington Mr. Robert Wolf Tracy Violette Dr. Liliana T.Wendorff Ms. Patricia R.Wolf Ms. Karlene W.Virgo West End Baptist Church, Mr. Bruce R.Wolfe Ms. Megan M.Volz Lumberton, NC Mr. James Wolfe Vonte Leach Foundation, Mrs. R. Jean B.West Ms. Christine W.Womble Wilmington, NC Ms. Betty A.Westbrook Mr. L. Roger Wood The Braves take on Radomir Vrana Mrs. Brownie S.Wethington Mr. Steven Wood Greensboro in their first Wachovia Corporation, WFLB 96.5, Fayetteville, NC Ms. Cynthia A.Wood home game. Charlotte, NC Mr. Alva C.Whigham Ms.Vicki Wood Wachovia Foundation, Ms. Lana R.Whigham Commissioner Noah & Princeton, NJ White Lake Water Park, Dr. Ruth Dial Woods Mr. Jason Wagner Elizabethtown, NC Rev. James H. & Mrs. Rose Mr. Arnold G.Walker Mr. Howard R.White Woods The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007. 32 UNCP Today Winter 2008 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Board of Directors alumni Executive Board President Greetings, Alumni Jason Bentzler '96 First Vice President I am excited to extend congratulations to the most Floyd Locklear '86 Second Vice President recent additions to our Alumni Association, the Class of Cynthia Herndon '01 2007. We are proud of you and are here to serve you in Immediate Past President any capacity that we can. Good luck in all your endeavors, Jeffery Alejandro '95 and remember that you will always have a home at UNCP. Board Members Curtis "Trey" Allen '97 The Holiday Drop-In was a tremendous success again Sandra Carter '94, '06 Danielle Hiraldo '03, '06 this year. More than 150 alumni, faculty, staff and friends Henry "Hank" Lewis Jr. '00 of the University were in attendance. The cheerful atmo- Patricia Locklear '98 sphere and majestic décor made for a festive, fun-filled Melinda McMillan '88 evening. Thank you to all who were able to attend. And if Virgil Oxendine '90 you could not attend, we hope to see you next year. Sylvia Pate '99 Renee Steele '93 Christina Strickland Theodorou '05 This year’s Alumni Awards Banquet was held on February 8 in the new University Center Annex. Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Alumni Executive Director Award and the Distinguished Service Award: Mac Campbell and Dick Taylor. We are James Bass ’94, ’03 honored and proud to have recipients who demonstrate impeccable character and a comitment to excellence in all aspects of their lives. Alumni Chapters Charlotte Chapter In closing, I would like to extend a gigantic thank you to all of the alumni who Fayetteville Chapter have taken the opportunity to support the University during this year’s Annual Fund Piedmont Chapter campaign. Your support is essential to continue to provide current and future students Robeson Chapter Scotland Chapter with meaningful life experiences and educational opportunities for a lifetime. If you Triangle Chapter have not given to the Annual Fund and would like to do so, please contact our Alumni Relations Office today. CLASS NOTES and CHAPTER NEWS In Black and Gold, Alumni may submit new information about retirements, births, marriages and job changes by submitting infor- Jason S. Bentzler mation via:

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Winter 2008 UNCP Today 33 Alumni Highlights UNCP graduates 458 on December 8 The 458 UNCP graduates were given advice and encouragement “Lesson: don’t give at Winter Commencement on December 8. up on yourself no Keynote speaker and award-winning physics and astronomy pro- matter what people fessor, Dr. Jose D Arruda,` offered a story about his own education say or how hard that few, if any, had heard before. things may be.” Dr. D Arruda,` who has spent 32 years in UNCP’s classrooms, The 2007 UNC graduated from high school twice, he said. After finishing in a non- Board of Governors teaching award winner also advised the graduates to find their addiction. His passion was microcomputers at the time they were first introduced to the public in the early 1980s. “I was addicted, and no amount of good advice or friendly warn- ing could change my mind,” he said. “Technology has changed the world; don’t miss the next revolution. “Get addicted, all you need is a heart, a little courage and a brain, qualities which you all have and only need to attach to a dream.” Dr. Jose D Arruda,` Grand Marshal and Commencement Chancellor Meadors, who presided over commencement cere- Speaker monies, offered the final piece of advice. college track, he returned to high school only to be told there were “Always appreciate the past, but don’t be held back by it,” no seats in one class, and that he would have to stand at the back Chancellor Meadors said. “Remember this American Indian saying: of the room. we don’t inherit this earth from our forefathers; we borrow it from “I remember how humiliating it was to go back after I had just our children.” graduated, and this was compounded by the fact that when I went to Greetings to the graduates and their families were given by chemistry class, Mr. Pelletier sent me back to the office saying they William Smith, a member of the UNC Board of Governors, Dr. had no room for me in the class,” Dr. D Arruda` said. Breeden Blackwell, chair of the UNCP Board of Trustees, Dr. David “So, stand I did, and by the end of the year, I won first prize in Zeigler, chair of the Faculty Senate, Dwight Humphrey, president of the science fair with my experimental nuclear cloud chamber,” the Student Government Association and Floyd Locklear, first vice he said. president of the Alumni Association. ■ UNCP Travel Program

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UNC Pembroke Legacies: The Griffin Family by Hannah Simpson

Like many families here, the Griffin’s education, careers and “I can remember sleeping on the floor [of the business as a family life are intimately linked with their University. child],” Bobby Wayne said, laughing. He worked in the business Today, Bobby ‘77 and before going to college and later, Christine Griffin ‘82 live in degree in hand, decided to follow Lakewood Estates, a comfort- in his parent’s footsteps. able suburb of Lumberton. Bobby Wayne has two children, Their children, Anthony ‘97, ages 7 years and 9 weeks, with Bobby Wayne ‘95, and Tina wife, Buffie Emanuel, who is a ‘95, an attorney, CPA and doc- 1996 UNCP graduate. The entire tor respectively, credit their Griffin family owes a great deal success to their parents’ belief to the transformative power of in hard work, education and education in general and UNCP their alma mater, UNC specifically. Pembroke. “There are a lot of people in In a recent interview, the the community who would not family looked back on the role have an education (without of education in their family UNCP),” Bobby said. Bobby and careers. Wayne echoed his father, saying “We never put it in our that UNCP’s growth represents From left: Anthony, Christine, Tina, Bobby, and Bobby Wayne Griffin children’s minds to stop their community growth. education after high school,” Christine said. “It was always assumed Tina said she was sometimes “encouraged more than I wanted to they would continue on to college.” be” when it came to college, but in the end, it was what she needed. “We wanted a better life for our children,” Bobby said. She wasn’t ready to leave home for school, so Pembroke was the “Education was the way.” perfect choice because of the proximity, and also due to her family’s High school sweethearts who married in 1966, Christine and legacy of attendance. Tina said she enjoyed the one-on-one interac- Bobby founded Griffin’s Accounting, which remains a family busi- tion that UNCP provided for students, which was a major factor in ness run by their son, Bobby Wayne. Christine described her time her success as a student. at UNCP (then Pembroke State University) as “a sacrifice.” Tina went to medical school at Chapel Hill in 1995, but said, Bobby also graduated with a business degree, which he chose despite mingling with students from larger and more prestigious while in the Army. When Bobby finished his four-year tour of duty, schools, she didn’t “feel like I went to medical school lacking.” the family came home to a busy life of family, work and college. Anthony was on his way to an accounting degree, when he real- Bobby began night school part time, and he and Christine both ized he wasn’t motivated by the work. So, he turned to law. worked. The last year of college, Bobby quit his job and attended full Anthony said he was inspired to attend UNCP because of his time. wife and younger sister; he had worked construction for seven years before he decided to obtain a degree. There, he was able to acquire “We wanted a better life for our children,” an internship in the Office of Grants, which helped him get a part- Bobby said. “Education was the way.” time job, where he stayed for the remainder of his undergraduate career. He has three children ages 5, 12 and 16. He said he hopes his “It all started at UNCP,” Bobby said. “I [didn’t] want to always children will follow in his footsteps and attain an education after push the pencil for someone else.” high school. “I always thought of it as temporary,” Christine said of their Bobby and Christine have come a long way since their days of struggle to make ends meet. “I did what I had to do when I had to. working several jobs, attending classes and caring for children, and “It was a major sacrifice for our children, and I think that’s why their children reaped the benefits. the children excelled later on,” she said. “They saw how hard it was.” “Education provides a lot of opportunity,” Bobby Wayne said. Christine persevered and graduated in 1982 with a degree in accounting. It was her dream to open an accounting firm. “It was something I had a burning desire to do,” she said.

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 35 Alumni Highlights Braves’ football earns Homecoming 2007 victory The first fall Homecoming in more than 50 years at the University was capped off with an impressive 31-21 football win on Lumbee Guaranty Bank Field. A record crowd of 4,384 cheered the Braves on, and an estimated 2,000 tailgated before the game. The new-era Braves football team earned its third victory of the inaugu- ral season on October 6 over Webber International. UNCP amassed nearly The new Homecoming Spirit Award for tailgating went to the Pi 400 yards of total offense and took Kappa Alpha reunion pictured here. Homecoming 2007 King advantage of five turnovers. UNCP tailgating received high marks from veteran tailgaters DaTwon Canty of Asheboro, Running back Brandon McLaurin Mike Caudill ‘75 and Jay ’78 and Noreen ’80 Tilley. “It’s outstand- N.C., and Queen Candy Panzo recorded his second consecutive Pambu of the Congo ing!” Jay Tilley said. 100-yard game, and the Braves got There was more reason to celebrate as Pi Kappa Alpha’s UNCP 144 passing yards from quarterback Cory Smith. Alumni Chapter received its national charter this fall, said Bill Defensive stars included tackle James Littlejohn with 10 solo Mason Jr. ’80. He said the group remains organized at annual beach tackles and a key sack and linebacker John Stokes with nine weekends. solo tackles. Terry Register ’79, who brought the RV, said “This is really Homecoming week was loaded with exciting events, including a going to help the University. You miss out on a lot of fun without sold-out Givens Performing Arts Center for the musical production football.” of “Hairspray.” Popular hip-hop artist T-Pain packed the Main Gym “We’ve started a new tradition today,” said Jimbo Blasingame of the Jones Center on Saturday night with more than 3,000 fans. ’80, a retired Lt. Colonel who traveled from Yorktown, Va., to the A parade, pep rally, semi-formal dance and more were part of game. the weeklong festivities. David Ellen ’80, son of the late UNCP baseball coach Harold Tailgating also proved to be a very popular sport with loyal Ellen, came from Jacksonville, Fla. “We went to the Jacksonville Braves fans. UNCP Police Chief McDuffie Cummings said nearly game, and it was really impressive to see how many UNCP fans 500 available spaces were filled as tailgaters jammed UNCP parking made the trip.” lots in the hours before kick-off. John Joseph ’79 thanked fraternity brother Dr. Glen Burnette Jr. The new Spirit Award for tailgating went to Pi Kappa Alpha, ’80, UNCP’s Vice Chancellor for University and Community which arrived with a large motor home and tables loaded with food. Relations, for organizing the event. More than 50 fraternity members, their wives and friends attended “This is a really great group of friends who enjoy getting togeth- the 1970s and early 80s reunion. er,” Dr. Burnette said. “They came from all over the country to renew friendships at the new Homecoming.” Tailgaters included Greeks and sports teams, recent and older grads, parents of players and many, many friends of the University. On the football field, the Braves did not waste much time getting the fans into the game, forcing a fumble on the opening kick-off and scoring four plays later. However, Webber International scored the next 14 points. The Braves responded when Keith Farrington finished a four-play, 63- yard drive with a 28-yard touchdown reception. The Braves took the lead seven seconds later when Troy Russell intercepted a pass on the opening play of the next possession and raced 29 yards for the go- Homecoming reunion of 1947-51 football teams - From left: ahead score. Vardell Swett, James C. Dial, Jesse E. Oxendine, Louis Oxendine, Webber International tied the game with 6:19 to go in the third Tom Oxendine, Zeb "Bud" Lowry, Jr., Monroe Lowry, Fred Locklear, quarter, but Cory Smith plunged over from the one to put the Braves James A. Jones, John W. "Ned" Sampson, Delton Ray Locklear. ahead for good. An insurance field goal by Andrew Williams wrapped up scoring. ■

36 UNCP Today Winter 2008 Alumni Highlights UNCP broadcasting personnel tour ESPN headquarters Representatives from the broadcasting track of UNCP’s Mass Communications Department visited ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn., in October for a tour and meetings with human resources executives. They also met with University alumni working at “the worldwide leader in sports.” Department Chair Dr. Jamie Litty has cultivated a recruiting rela- tionship with the production side of ESPN for nearly three years and was invited by Tony Valentino, manager of technical recruitment, and his boss, Fred Brown. The two men, former broadcasters themselves, have visited UNCP twice to conduct one-on-one interviews with broadcasting and journalism majors and to speak in classes. Dr. Litty traveled with George Johnson, assistant director of broadcasting and an adjunct faculty member teaching computer animation and media integration courses for the department. Also making the trip was Sallyann Clark, producer/director for WNCP- At ESPN with UNCP grads – From left: UNCP broadcasting pro- gram contingent, George Johnson, Dr. Jamie Litty and Sallyann TV, the department’s cable operation that functions as a laboratory Clark meet with Rollie Boone ‘06, Jackie Bower ’06 at ESPN stu- for the broadcasting curriculum. dios in Bristol, Conn. They met with former students Melina Savage ’06, Rollie Boone works four days a week. He came in on his day off to meet the ’06, and Jackie Bower ‘06, who all landed jobs with ESPN within a Pembroke contingent and to keep his appointment for a free year of interviewing in Pembroke. massage! “The ESPN campus and facilities are almost mind-boggling,” Bower, a former Braves’ soccer player, is on the producers’ track said Johnson. “On their campus are a million miles of fiber optic and only recently made the switch to a 9-to-5 routine. She looks for- cable, studio cameras operated by people in another building, and ward to visiting the UNCP soccer team later this month on her first master control of dozens of program signals around the world. They vacation since February. say they take in as many as 40,000 feeds of sports video a day. And Savage completed training on studio cameras this summer and they have never stopped construction in Bristol since their first has since “cleared” the training for video playback. Her work day broadcast in 1979.” starts at 5 p.m., and in 12 hours, she caught a flight for her first trip Clark noted, “They have an entire department dedicated to sever- back to North Carolina since starting at ESPN in April. Savage al versions of the ‘ESPN Bottom Line’ (the sports ‘ticker’ that crawls played basketball at UNCP. across the bottom of the TV screen on half a dozen ESPN channels). This spring semester, the Mass Communication Department They have a vast news room and sports research department and expects to host Brown, Valentino and Joe Franco, manager of innovations in video displays throughout the facility. And numerous production operations, who will also be coordinating internships Emmy’s and Cable Ace Awards everywhere, of course.” this year. The former UNCP students have widely different jobs and work For information about Mass Communications programs, please schedules. Video editor Boone, a former Braves’ basketball player, call (910) 521-6654 or email [email protected]. ■

Robeson County native named among state’s best nurses Patricia Brady, RN ‘96, originally is also a member of Cape Fear Valley’s Nursing Congress and volun- from Parkton, was named a Great 100 teers at free community clinics. Nurse for 2007. She is one of three RNs Brady received her associate degree from Fayetteville Technical from Cape Fear Valley Hospital Medical Community College, where she also served as president and vice Center to win the prestigious honor in president of the school’s Alumni Association Board of Directors. 2007. Brady lives in Hope Mills with her husband, Jim, and has four grown The Great 100 is a grassroots peer- children. Three of them also work at Cape Fear Valley. recognition organization that annually This is the 19th year the Great 100 has bestowed awards. The honors the state’s nursing professionals. Great 100 was created in 1988 to help identify and honor the state’s Brady works as a staff RN at Cape Fear Valley Children’s Center best registered nurses, based on their professional ability and contri- in Fayetteville and has 23 years of pediatric nursing experience. She butions to improving healthcare services in their community. ■

Winter 2008 UNCP Today 37 Class Notes ■ Jimmy D. “Bear” Hill of High Pointalumnition’s members continue to meet annually at ■notes Skip Lovette, a Certified Public ’71 is a sales representative for Triad Myrtle Beach, S.C., and during Homecoming ’91Accountant in Greensboro, was Freightliner of Greensboro, Inc. weekends at UNCP. appointed to the Accounting Education Committee of the North Carolina Association ■ Mary Helen Baker is a human ■ Edward G. Beale is a public health of Certified Public Accountants. ’74service coordinator for Cumberland ’82administrator in Cumberland County. ■ Millicent Strickland married Mark Collins County Mental Health. She resides in Red He resides in Fayetteville. ■ Robert Byrd is on September 8. She is a grant administrator Springs. ■ Ron Oxendine is CEO of RNB employed with Alston & Bird LLP in its admin- for Robeson County. Mark is a chief petty offi- Technology, Inc. He resides in the istrative services department. He resides in cer serving in the U.S. Navy. Washington, D.C., suburb of Arlington, Va. Charlotte. ■ Darren Currie is town manager ■ Joe Allen resides in Oviedo, Fla., ■ Petri Rekola manages the Rekola ’92for Lake Waccamaw, where he resides. ’75with his wife Lynn ‘77. Joe is the exec- ’85Oy Trolley Systems. He lives in ■ Reagan McHugh works as a Head Start utive producer and director of sales for Helsinki, Finland. teacher for the Fairfax School District. She PROSTAGE, Inc. Lynn teaches elementary resides in Fairfax, Va. ■ Angela Revels- school in Geneva, Fla., and received a Walt ■ Samuel Brewington is an assistant Bullard is vice chancellor of Human Disney Teacherific Award for a program she ’86special agent for the N.C. State Resources at Fayetteville State University. She developed for the school.■ Dr. Kenneth Bureau of Investigation. He resides in Wade. lives in Pembroke. ■ Angelia Rutherford of Edward Locklear is a physician for Robeson ■ Robert Hindman is a personnel supervisor Fayetteville, is a sales representative for the Family Practice Associates in Red Springs. He for Conway Freight. He lives in Fayetteville. Fayetteville Observer. ■ Glenda Sherrill is an resides in Pembroke. art teacher for the Richmond County Schools. She resides in Rockingham. ■ Bobby Snipes ■ Marion Williams Jr. of Goldsboro, is a sales manager with Crown Automotive. ■ Ray Oxendine, a St. Pauls native, is is a qualified mental retardation pro- ’88 He resides in Simpsonville, S.C. ■ Robert ’78an assistant controller at UNCP. He is fessional for the O’Berry Center. a Certified Public Accountant and has served Williamson works for Three Oaks Contractors. He resides in Ravenel, S.C., with his wife, Amy, the State of North Carolina for 24 years in ■ Tonja Springer is a chemist and and his son, Russ. many capacities, including payroll accoun- ’89lab inspector with North Carolina tant, accounting manager, systems accoun- Division of the Environment and Natural ■ Marsha Beattie is a social worker tant, internal auditor and business analyst. Resources. She resides in Clayton. for Gaston County. She resides in ■ Wendy Cashion and her husband, Boyce, ’93 Bessemer City. ■ Joseph Osman is an assis- ■ Kwasi “Paul” Baffour-Addae of adopted a baby boy, tant district attorney in the office of the ’79Ghana, Africa, is chairman and CEO of Nicholas, on May 28. Robeson County District Attorney. He lives in Bosa International Group GH LTD. The Cashions reside Lumberton. ■ John C. Peyrouse III is a con- in Kannapolis. Wendy troller with Marriott RTP. He resides in ■ Howard Hughes is captain of spe- is a lab analyst for Morrisville. ■ Deana Williams is a social ’81cial operations at the Richland County the City of Charlotte. worker with the Wayne County Department of Sheriff's Department in Columbia, S.C., where Social Services. She resides in Goldsboro. he has been employed as a deputy sheriff since 1983. He worked for 21 years in the Criminal Investigations and Internal Affairs ■ Teresa Cummings, a clinical quali- divisions. In April, Hughes was elected presi- ’94fied professional, was promoted to dent of the Eta Omega Alumni Association of area manager for the mental health compa- the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. The organiza- ny, Behavior Link. She resides in Lumberton.

38 Winter 2008 Class Notes ■ Bryan Carter of Pineville, is a sales ■ Sulayman A. Kadir is a teacher ■ Shane Brown is a case manager for ’95manager for Countrywide Home Loans. ’99with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ’02Cape Fear Valley Behavioral Health and ■ Dr. Katina Dial Pittman opened and lives in Charlotte with his family. resides in Fayetteville.■ William Flagler Jr. is McCrimmon Family Dentistry. Dr. Pittman lives director of emergency planning at Northern in Chapel Hill with her husband, Brian, and ■ Corey Leatherwood started his Virginia Community College. He resides in son, Henry. ’00own business in Charlotte. ■ Tamara Ashburn, Va. ■ Kathy Florez is a teacher with Thorn is a STR Clinician III with Pathways Harnett County Schools and lives in Cameron. ■ Willie D. Christian returned from Lime. She resides in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ■ Camille Locklear Goins is a special popu- ’96Iraq after helping train Iraqi soldiers lations coordinator with South Robeson High and police. He is an access and visitation ■ Bryon Coltrane and his wife, School. She is also working towards a coordinator with the N.C. Administrative ’01Shirley, announced the birth of their Master’s degree in Public Administration at Office for the Courts. He resides in son, Kipling Ayden, on July 26. Bryon is a UNCP. Goins resides in Pembroke with her Lumberton. ■ William Vaughn Cowan is an communications technician with husband, Kevin, and their one-year-old son, insurance adjuster for N.C. Farm Bureau. He Microelectronics Center of North Carolina. Caleb. ■ Stephanie Porter Johnson and her resides in Goldsboro with his wife, Kimberly, The family lives in husband, David Joel, a social worker with Wayne County Health Youngsville. ■ Dan Froelich announced the birth of their Department, and their one-year-old son, is a technology fellow at first child, Kensley Brooke, Matthew. ■ Stephanie Price moved to North Carolina Teacher on Oct. 14. Greenville to work as an education consul- Academy. He works with teachers across the ■ Johnna Lowery is an exceptional children’s tant with Sylvan Learning Center. She is also state on development programs in the area teacher with the Public Schools of Robeson a tutor for the area public school system. of instructional technology. He resides in New County. She is married to Chris, who is ■ Angela Oxendine Smith is a clinical social Bern. employed with the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. The worker for Fort Bragg GS Civilian and lives in ■ Heather Guyton and John Patrick couple has one son, Christian, born May 31, Fayetteville.■ Sharon Wilkerson-Turner is an Thompson were married on September 15. 2006. ■ Ina R. Oxendine is a senior program exceptional children’s teacher at Cumberland The couple lives in Bladenboro. ■ Scottie and special events coordinator with the Town County Schools. She resides in Fayetteville. Locklear is vice president of marketing at of Southern Pines’ Recreation and Parks Health Care Connections. He earned a mas- Department. She resides in Pinehurst. ■ Melissa Wayne is a teacher for the ter’s degree in human resources development ■ Jeanmarie Zerovick is a clinical research ’97Public Schools of Robeson County and from Webster University in South Carolina. associate specialist with Piedmont Research resides in Rowland. Locklear has one son, Tyler Andrew, born on Center. She earned her Master of Science in April 4, weighing 5lbs. 6 oz. He resides in Nursing in July, and she resides in Apex. ■ Neal R. Locklear is an insurance Pembroke. ■ Jennifer Kay McNeil is an ■ Dana Reece Byrd is a paralegal at agent with N.C .Farm Bureau and advertising designer and layout coordinator ’98 Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog LLP. She resides in Lumberton. ■ Corey Davell McNeil with The News and Observer. She resides in ’03 resides in Fuquay-Varina. ■ Lisa Chewning is is a software field service engineer with Raleigh. ■ Heather Parsons and her hus- an accounts payable office assistant with AVR Cotton Inc. He lives in Raleigh. band, Joe, welcomed their first child, Joseph Group Inc. She resides in Morven. ■ Kylie ■ Tiffany Murray is a high school math Gardner IV. The family resides in Rockingham Ciroli is a teacher with Charlotte- teacher with Marlboro (S.C.) County Schools. where Heather is a school counselor. Mecklenburg Schools and is engaged to She lives in Maxton. ■ Felicia Renee ■ Courtney Walters is an employee assis- Jermey McKinney. She lives in Belmont. Treadwell is a quality control assistant with tance counselor with First Health of the Cirrus Pharmaceuticals. She lives in Raleigh. Carolinas. Walters is also an adjunct instruc- alumnitor at UNCP.notes She lives in Fayetteville. ‘03 continued on page 40 Winter 2008 UNCP Today 39 Class Notes

‘03 continued from page 39 ■ Maria Barbee is an administrative ■ Renette Locklear is a payroll accountant ■ Shana Gray is a features page designer ’05assistant for Richmond County with Robeson Healthcare. She and her two and copy editor at The Banner-Herald in Schools. She resides in Hamlet. sons, Josiah Matthew and James Gabriel, live Athens, Ga. ■ Tennille F. Jones is a social ■ Stephanie Cash is a math teacher at in Shannon. ■ Evan Saleeby teaches civics studies teacher with Columbus County Granville Central High School in Stem. She and coaches the junior varsity boys’ soccer Schools. She resides in Loris, S.C. lives in Butner. ■ Brenda Duarte married team for Hoke County Schools. She resides ■ Jessica Reed is a neuroscience specialist Christopher Oldacre. Brenda is a retired in Raeford. at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. She resides in police officer and her husband is a sergeant Greenville. ■ Hattena Worriax is pursuing a with the Fayetteville Police Department. ■ Robert A. Britt is pursuing a medi- Master’s degree in School Administration. She ■ Shannon Rae Gentry, of Mt. Airy, joined ’07cal degree at The Brody School of is a seventh grade science teacher with the the Peace Corps and is stationed in Tonga. Medicine at East Carolina University. Public Schools of Robeson County. She lives She has been teaching English and other ■ Alexandria Cogdill was awarded a cancer in the Union Chapel community with her hus- subjects at the primary school level and research fellowship for three years with the band, Kelly, and two children, Justin and working as an informal health and environ- National Cancer Institute’s Surgery Branch. Haylee Elizabeth. mental educator for her host community. She works for the National Cancer Institute ■ Tabitha Locklear is a backup systems at the National Institute of Health with immu- ■ Nathaniel Cox is an online consul- administrator with Robeson Community nologist Dr. Steven A. Rosenburg. She resides ’04tant for The Fayetteville Observer.He College. She lives in Rowland. ■ Alicia in Bethesda, Md. ■ Jeannie Hardin is a is married to current UNCP student Maggie Brooke Lowry is a first grade teacher with teacher with the Public Schools of Robeson Tillman. The couple resides in Laurinburg. the Public Schools of Robeson County. She County. She resides in Lumberton. ■ Cara Glick married Norman Merritt on resides in Lumberton. ■ Lisa Stewart is ■ Nicole Needham is a management trainee August 4. She is a qualified professional for marketing communication coordinator at the with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. She resides in Learning Perspectives Inc. She and her hus- Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine in Morrisville. ■ Krystal Sease is a teacher at band reside in Hampstead. Raleigh, where she lives. ■ Robert L. Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, ■ Carla C. Jacobs is a senior accountant Summers II is an actor with the Crown where she resides. ■ Kevin Smith is a com- with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP. She Uptown Dinner Theatre. He resides in Wichita, munity specialist with the City of Raleigh. He resides in Fayetteville. ■ Kristi Jones is a Kan. ■ Katherine (Greer) Townsend was lives in Garner. ■ Megan Volz works with the community support specialist with married on March 3. She is employed with Greensboro Coliseum Complex. She lives in Community Innovations. She resides in the Triangle Aquatics Center in Cary and Greensboro. Lumberton with her two children. resides in Fuquay-Varina. ■ Jennifer Langley graduated from Regent University with a Master of Business ■ Brian Allen is an assistant recruiter Administration degree. She is enrolled in ’06with the Kleinstein Group. He lives in law school and resides in Chesapeake, Va. Fair Haven. ■ Jessica Campbell is a con- ■ Hoyt McCormick is principal of St. Pauls troller with the U.S. Air Force and lives in High School. He lives in Lumberton. Charlotte. ■ Daisha Gaines is a retail license ■ Anna “Beth” Ruff and her husband, renewals coordinator for The Pantry. She Michael, welcomed their first child, Anna resides in Goldston. ■ Victor R. Gonzalez is Grace, on July 28. Anna is a teacher at Jack a proof operator with Bank of America. He Britt High School. The family resides in Hope lives in Tampa, Fla. ■ Marko Gospojevic is a Go Braves! Mills. ■ Michael Dean Simmons is pursuing research chemist for Cargill in Charlotte. He a doctor of chiropractic degree. He holds a is enrolled in graduate school at UNC degree in nutrition and resides in Marietta, Ga. Charlotte. ■ Crystal Lanoza is a lab analyst ■ Cotina Ames is a 401K specialist with with Metrics Inc. She resides in Greenville. alumniFidelity Investments. She lives in Raleigh. notes 40 UNCP Today Winter 2008