VOLUME 48 | ISSUE 3 | SPRING 2016 WOFFORDTODAY

Building a culture of environmental SUSTAINABILITY and community resilience WOFFORD TODAY MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT Spring 2016 | Volume 48 | Issue 3 wofford.edu/woffordtoday This issue of Wofford EDITOR Today is near and Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 dear to my heart. DESIGNERS During January we asked Michelle Griggs the college’s alumni base Erin Patton to nominate unsung heroes CONTRIBUTING WRITERS from among their ranks — Kelsey Aylor ’18 people who are doing Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 important work to make Laura Hendrix Corbin our communities safer, Sarah Madden ’17 healthier, more educated Ryann Kroske McCall ’13 and more economically Vickie Muller ’83 sound. We received dozens Katie Sanders ’17 of nominations as well as Phillip Stone ’94 notes of appreciation from Brent Williamson many others. It’s been incredibly rewarding to read the stories that PHOTOGRAPHER have come from this initiative, and we are committed to telling Mark Olencki ’75 these stories long into the future. COORDINATOR OF WEB CONTENT In addition to our unsung heroes campaign, the college Craig Sudduth ’09 continues to celebrate the Milliken Sustainability Initiative at Wofford College, a project funded by the Romill Foundation that will link the college more closely with the Northside and Glendale communities while considering important Wofford Today (USPS 691-140) is published four times sustainability issues on campus. College students have a each year by the Office of Marketing and Communications, tremendous capacity to influence change; that’s why we have Wofford College, 429 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. a responsibility to address issues such as sustainability and 29303-3663, for alumni and friends of the college. Issued community resilience. We are already in the process of hiring an quarterly: fall, winter, spring and summer. energy metering and monitoring manager and faculty to teach Periodicals postage is paid at Spartanburg Main Post in this area, and we look forward to developing a residence hall Office, Spartanburg, S.C., with additional mailing entries at Columbia, S.C., and Greenville, S.C. and new living and learning community in the Northside in the next few years. SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: You also will find amazing Interim photos in this issue that Alumni Office, Wofford College will make you long for an Interim experience of your own. 429 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. 29303-3663 [email protected] In particular, read the story on Yukun Peng ’16, who found 864-597-4200 | fax 864-597-4219 her passion for computer science and game design thanks to Wofford Interims. Nominate a Wofford unsung hero for Wofford Today. It continues to be a transformative academic year, and we at Email us at [email protected]. Wofford College appreciate your continued interest, support and encouragement. Wofford College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any Go, Terriers! legally protected status. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 864-597-4230, or Assistant Dean of Students for Student Nayef

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President Samhat throws out the first pitch of the season at the Kentucky game. Wofford won the game « Celebrating the Chinese New Year against the Wildcats 5-4. at the Ditan Temple Fair Photo by Trent Brock ’13 Brandon Berardo ’17, a Chinese major from Clover, S.C., is studying abroad in Beijing this spring. IT’S YOUR WORLD. CLIMB IT. During Interim Jordan Thomas ’16, a chemistry major from Boiling Springs, S.C., explored the world vertically, discovering himself (and some new muscles) between rocks and hard places. Ben Cartwright, assistant professor of accounting, business and finance, and Dr. Kim Rostan, associate professor of English, taught the class.

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of A C D Table Contents The Power of the Gift THE WORLD @ 8 Romill Foundation donates $4.25 WOFFORD million for sustainability initiative Following the A. CELEBRATING B. APO CELEBRATES C. RANKINGS D. MSNBC REPORTS E. WOFFORD F. DABBING IN G. PRESIDENTIAL H. WOFFORD BEGINS 12 Bread Crumbs THE “UNSELFIE” ON GOLD ANNIVERSARY VALIDATE WOFFORD’S LIVE ON ELECTION RECEIVES CIVIC GOLD, BLACK AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LACROSSE Wofford student finds passion GIVING TUESDAY PLACE AT THE TOP 2016 FROM CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT GRANTS PANTHERS’ BLUE SCHOLAR RETURNS PROGRAM Established in 1966, the Pi through Interim experiences Wofford celebrated Giving Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Wofford does a lot of things MSNBC broadcast LIVE Wofford has received The Wofford Terriers Phifer Nicholson ’16, The college has named Ceri Tuesday (the Tuesday after Omega, a national service well, and recent accolades from Wofford’s campus three grants, totaling more showed their love of the Wofford’s 2015-16 Miller head coach of the Thanksgiving) by making fraternity, celebrated 50 confirm that. The college has on Friday, Feb. 19, leading than $83,500, including a Carolina Panthers in Presidential International new women’s lacrosse team. What Classroom? gifts to the college and years at Wofford in been recognized for its study up to the South Carolina $75,000 planning grant from February with a gold, black Scholar, has landed back on The inaugural season of 16 Interim 2016 opens doors to posting “unselfies” on social February. Sixty-three alumni abroad participation by the Republican Presidential the Arthur Vining Davis and Panthers’ blue photo on campus to finish his senior competition for the program possibility media. An anonymous group gathered on campus to Open Doors 2015 report, for Primary on Feb. 20 and the Foundations, to identify the steps of Main Building. year. Last semester he spent will be in the spring of 2018. of Great Oaks Society donors rededicate the chapter and its affordability by Kiplinger’s Democratic Presidential and advance academic civic Students, faculty, staff, a month in Istanbul, Turkey, Miller is in her third season The Impact of issued a $30,000 challenge share stories of service and Personal Finance and as Primary on Feb. 27. Wofford’s engagement. The college’s alumni and members of the three months in northern as the head coach of the 24 if Wofford could secure 300 friendship. The organization an institution that gives own Craig Melvin ’01, NBC “Growing Greener” program local community gathered Israel and three weeks in women’s lacrosse program at Gift Planning donors in 24 hours. The recently held its spring students the “best bang” for reporter and current Wofford received $6,000 from the TD to smile, point and dab for Palestine studying how Goucher College in Maryland. Sharing stories of students and college community met the recruitment and continues their buck by the Princeton trustee, was the anchor. The Charitable Foundation, and the NFC Championship interpersonal interactions She will complete the 2016 graduates who have benefited from challenge with 541 donors to sponsor charity events Review. In the fall, The New broadcast included interviews the Mary Black Foundation Panthers. Because of the can subvert narratives that season with the Gophers a planned gift giving a total of $110,939. such as Relay for Life and the York Times also ranked with Wofford student made a $2,500 grant to Panthers’ successful season, exist about “the other.” After before joining the Terriers. Wofford Dance Marathon. Wofford among the “Top representatives from both Wofford’s Arcadia Volunteer Wofford is expecting a his travels he says he hopes To read more about Colleges Doing the Most for political parties as well as a Corps to fund the Nutrition record number of fans on to live a life that embodies Read more about 2015 Year in Review #WoCoGivingTuesday, Read more at wofford.edu/ Low-Income Students.” conversation with Wofford Now program. campus this summer for service to humanity. Miller and women’s 28 A report from Advancement on the visit wofford.edu/ woffordtoday » President Nayef Samhat and training camp. It can’t come lacrosse at wofford.edu/ year in giving woffordtoday » Read more at wofford.edu/ Professor Robert Jeffrey. Read more at wofford.edu/ soon enough! Read more about his woffordtoday » woffordtoday » woffordtoday » adventures at wofford.edu/ woffordtoday » Unsung Heroes 32 Meet Wofford graduates who are making the world a better place E F G H Class Notes 38 Alumni updates, Terrier features, in memoriam

Promoting Sustainability 41 in Fashion Borders uses influence as a platform for change

A Terrier Changeup 43 Brenk and Lee rounding the bases overseas

A Family Affair 44 Fowler cleans uniforms for the Panthers and the Terriers

4 5 UNLEASHED Delta Delta Delta sorority raises funds each year for childhood cancer research. One way that they do that is through their annual Smooch the Pooch event. This year Dr. Clayton Whisnant, Chapman Associate Professor of History, was selected to kiss a Boston Terrier during a men’s basketball game.

6 7 The POWER of the GIFT

Announcing the Milliken Sustainability Initiative at Wofford College

by Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 and Laura Hendrix Corbin

8 9 ROMILL FOUNDATION MAKES $4.25 MILLION GIFT TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL The SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE MILLIKEN

On Thursday, Dec. 3, in front of Wofford’s historic Main Our Dad always believed that the success of Wofford and of SUSTAINABILITY Building, in the heart of the Roger Milliken Arboretum, sur- Spartanburg were intertwined, so he would be particularly rounded by noble trees and the noble people who continue pleased with the current partnership between the campus and INITIATIVE to support the important work of Wofford College, President the community, which is integral to Wofford’s inspiring sus- AT WOFFORD COLLEGE Nayef Samhat announced a $4.25 million gift from the Romill tainability vision. Foundation to establish the Milliken Sustainability Initiative We look forward to seeing the great progress that will emerge GRANT AMOUNT: at Wofford College. The Romill Foundation is the private from this initiative long into the future. foundation of the Milliken family, and Roger Milliken’s $4.25 million from the Romill Foundation daughters, Jan and Nancy Milliken, made the gift and shared “Roger Milliken wanted his epitaph to read, simply, this message with the Wofford community: ‘Builder,’ and he was,” says Samhat. “He held, examined SUPPORTING: and added his design thinking and insight to virtually Our Dad loved Wofford. every blueprint for every building and landscape project Environmental and community sustainability He believed that with a Wofford education, graduates could and at Wofford College during his 48-year tenure on the Board would bring positive change to the world. We believe he would of Trustees. We are honored that his daughters, through ANNOUNCEMENT: be thrilled that Wofford has embraced the challenge of address- the Romill Foundation, are carrying on his legacy of service Thursday, Dec. 3, 12:15 p.m., Wofford College ing important environmental and community sustainability to the college and community.” opportunities on the campus and in its curriculum, in the local Read more about the Milliken Sustainability Initiative at community and globally. These are issues on which he focused wofford.edu/woffordtoday » great thought and advocacy in the last decades of his life. The grant will fund the following key components:

ASSESSING THE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT “Every day the Northside moves toward becoming its best self. • An energy metering system for campus Although this grant has many components, the one I am most excited about is the student residence hall that will be located in buildings the heart of the Northside neighborhood. This shows significant • An energy manager faith in our community and in our efforts to find creative ways • A plan to use the realized savings to strengthen both the Northside and the greater Spartanburg communities. Wofford is putting its money where its mouth is, and for student innovation and future our community and Wofford College will both reap the benefits.” improvements Tony Thomas, president of the Northside Neighborhood Association and a member of the Northside Voyagers, a LEARNING IN THE LANDSCAPE grassroots community development group • A student residence hall within the Northside community “Local realities are essential considerations for sustainability. • A student living-learning community That’s one reason I am excited about exploring its meaning in communities that are different, even within the bounds of focused on sustainability Spartanburg. Glendale, where Wofford has put down roots over • New internships and partnership the past several years with the Goodall Environmental Studies opportunities with organizations in the Center, has a deep history on the banks of the beautiful Lawson’s Fork Creek, while Butterfly Creek on the Northside has been Northside and Glendale communities piped underground for decades and is set to emerge as a new • New courses that expand learning community asset. The challenges are different, but the goals are in environmental and community the same — to find how best to seek innovative and courageous approaches to making a sustainable future that integrates our sustainability natural environment with our needs and dreams as citizens.” • Community-based research program Dr. Kaye Savage, associate professor and chair of Wofford’s • Two new faculty — one in community Environmental Studies Department sustainability and one in environmental sustainability “Roger Milliken loved slogans, but he also loved ideas, implemented and concretized. Through the implementation of the Milliken Sustainability Initiative at Wofford College, INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE we can expand on and enhance an idea that Roger Milliken • Startup funds for social entrepreneurship and horticulturalist Dr. Michael Dirr began propagating in projects to address community the 1980s — that of the Noble Tree ... but what does it really mean to be noble, or to be sustainable? That is the question sustainability in collaboration with Wofford students, faculty, staff and administration will work community partners out over the next generations with the assistance of this enduring gift.” John Lane, professor and director of the Goodall Environmental Studies Center

10 11 Following the bread crumbs

Wofford Interims help Peng find her passion for computer animation and game design

by Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89

13 Yukun Peng ’16, a native of Beijing, China, took During Interim 2016 Peng created “Predator,” a short her first computer class — Introduction to Game film that tells the story of a little girl walking in the Design — during Interim of her sophomore year. snow. She stops to wipe snow off of a sculpture and unleashes a Youkai (Japanese spirit monster). The “I realized when I sat for six straight hours, not Youkai follows the little girl, picking up and eating moving, just coding, that I had found my major and the crumbs she leaves while walking and snacking. maybe even my future,” says Peng. “When I’m old and The Youkai grows as it eats, and when there are no have children, they will be proud to say, ‘Hey, my mom crumbs left to consume, it opens its huge, toothy is a game designer.’” mouth to gobble up the little girl. The screen goes black. The little girl screams ... then laughs. When the animation resumes, the viewer discovers that the “People don’t always little girl was actually another Youkai who devours the expect power in a Youkai that attacked her. “People don’t always expect power in a small figure,” small figure,” says says Peng, who stands right at five feet tall. “The film shows that you never know the power that Peng, who stands someone has within.” right at five feet According to Sykes, to complete their animated shorts, students in the class were required to submit tall The film shows a proposal, identify tasks, develop storyboards as . “ well as a plan and project timeline, share their work that you never know with the class for feedback, and polish their films for a final presentation.

the power that “During the second week of class, one of the students joked that even if he doesn’t finish the month someone has within.” with a complete animation, he will have learned a lot about problem solving,” says Sykes. “That’s what I like to hear.” Peng already has a substantial portfolio, one that grew This was the first experience with the Autodesk Maya again this Interim. She took Computer Animation program for all 20 students in the Interim. In addition with Maya, taught by Dr. Dave Sykes, chair of the to writing all of the code for her film, Peng drew the Department of Computer Science, the same professor figures and scenes in the animation. The experience who inspired Peng to major in computer science and helped Peng solidify her plan to major in game design pursue a career in game design. with an emphasis on production and computer “My main job is to teach students to learn on graphics during graduate school. their own so they can accomplish what they want to,” says Sykes. “Students like Yukun are creative To view Peng’s animated short film, visit and do that so well.” wofford.edu/woffordtoday »

14 15 WHAT CLASSROOM? INTERIM 2016 OPENS THE DOOR TO POSSIBILITY

by Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89

World-famous fashion stylist Jeff Kim ’09 travels the world with some of Hollywood’s best-dressed celebrities — Michael B. Jordan, Katy Perry, Zhang Ziyi, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Damon, Sasha Pieterse, Julianne Moore, Jamie-Lynn Sigler — the list goes on and on. And it all started when he worked Fashion Week during a Wofford Interim internship experience. A business economics and Spanish major, Kim originally planned to become an attorney. Interim changed that.

Every year Wofford students have opportunities to focus on a single topic designed to expand the walls of the traditional classroom, explore new and untried topics, take academic risks, observe issues in action, develop capabilities for independent learning and consider different peoples, places and professional opportunities. Interim 2016 was no different.

16 17 REFLECTIONS LIVING IN A ON INTERIM MICROBIAL IN IRELAND WORLD

Since 1978, Wofford students have For the month of January, future traveled to Ireland during Interim. health care professionals and They still take photos with sheep; researchers studied something they still eat loads of potatoes; that they could not see — they still stand on the Cliffs of microorganisms — and to do it, Moher; they still fall in love with they had to swab their navels their bus driver; and they still and behind their ears. According reflect on their experiences. This to Wofford biology faculty Dr. year Kelsey Aylor ’18 and Sarah Stefanie Baker and Dr. Natalie Madden ’17, two of the students Spivey, understanding the who traveled to Ireland with Dr. relationship between “man and Natalie Grinnell, professor of microbes” is important because English, and Dr. Mark Byrnes, some cause deadly diseases such associate professor of history, as cholera and Ebola, while others shared a tongue-in-cheek point are used to make cheese or beer and counterpoint on the benefits or to remove pollutants from the of studying abroad, particularly environment. Read more about in Ireland. Read their story at the class’s microbial month at wofford.edu/woffordtoday. wofford.edu/woffordtoday.

18 19 MEASURE WHAT HAPPENS TWICE, BETWEEN CUT ONCE FARM & TABLE?

Students who wanted to explore Will Ross ’16, an accounting and careers in fashion shared sewing finance major from Philadelphia, machines with students who Pa., enjoys a good meal, but now simply wanted to learn a practical he knows more about where skill during the Measure Twice, that food comes from and how it Cut Once Interim taught by Dr. makes its way from farm to table. Catherine Schmitz, associate “Our class explored alternatives professor of French. What they to the supermarket,” says Ross. all discovered was that sewing is “Supplementing your diet with fresh, hard, cloth selection is important local foods is healthy and supports and the art of sewing carries local farmers and businesses.” historical, social and economic Diane Farley, assistant professor of importance that they never accounting, business and finance, considered until Interim. The class introduced the group to area farmers. particularly enjoyed practicing She helped them examine the history their new skills by making pajamas of local foods and discover the for children at the Hope Center for significance of those foods and the Children in Spartanburg. processes by which they are made.

20 21 WOFFORD INDEPENDENT BASEBALL IN SWEDEN

TAKES In addition to on-campus projects and opportunities to ON ITALY study abroad, another group of Wofford students uses the Wofford is committed to month to intern, do research or providing students with a complete independent projects. global learning experience, Jennifer Espenschied ’18, a native regardless of their field of study, of Hilliard, Ohio, spent the month socioeconomic background or in Sweden doing an independent athletics or co-curricular study of the national health care activities … and the college’s system. She observed hospital baseball team is proof. The team practices and talked with doctors, postponed preseason training for nurses and patients. She says that a few weeks to take a group trip in addition to giving her a basis for to Italy over Interim to study the comparing socialized medicine to history, culture and religion of the the capitalist system in the United Rome, Florence and Venice areas. States, the experience allowed To read more about the team’s her to experience a different way study abroad experience, visit of life. The independent project wofford.edu/woffordtoday. solidified her plans to pursue a future in the medical field.

22 23 The Amazing IMPACT OF GIFT PLANNING

In 1992,1992, Homozel Homozel Mickel Mickel Daniel Daniel left left $12.25 $12.25 million million in inher her will will to Wofford to Wofford College. College. The collegeThe college used the used funds the fundsto build to on build its endowed on its endowed scholarship scholarship program. Nowprogram. Nowhundreds hundreds of students of students have benefited have benefited from Daniel’s from Daniel’splanned gift, planned and hundreds gift, and more hundreds benefit more from benefit other fromscholarships other scholarships established through established gift planning through initiatives. gift Theplanning Benjamin initiatives. Wofford Society, formerly the Legacy Society, recognizes Thethose Benjamin individuals Wofford who have Society, made formerly the ultimate the Legacy expression Society, of recognizes their faith in thosethe college individuals by remembering who have made Wofford the ultimate in their expression estate plans. of theirFew faithpeople in thehave thecollege opportunity by remembering to leave Wofford the kind in of their legacy estate that plans.Benjamin Few Woffordpeople have did; the however,opportunity more to leavethan the160 kind years of after legacy his that death, Benjamin we honor Wofford Wofford did; alumnihowever, and friendsmore than who 160 follow years his after example his death, and we make honor a lasting Wofford impact alumni on theand Woffordfriends communitywho follow his through example membership and make a in lasting the Benjamin impact on Wofford the Wofford Society. community through membership in the Benjamin Wofford Society.

by Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 by Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 and Kelsey Aylor ’18

» Benjamin Wofford’s will, Bible, pocket watch and other artifacts from Wofford’s founder are preserved in the college’s Archives.

24 25 The impact of the William J. and Allene “I’m grateful because the scholarships I had to attend When Curtis, a business economics major from Bushnell, fraternity and also has participated in The Space to Impact Neely Bennett Endowed Scholarship on Wofford allowed me to get a great education and not walk began looking at colleges, he knew he wanted to attend one competition with a project meant to provide glucose mon- Matt Watts ’08 out of college with too many loans,” says Watts. “I did not that would provide him with the best academics, not just a itors for Type 1 diabetics in areas with limited medical have to forgo my dreams and passions for the sake of money.” great football program. He found his fit at Wofford. access. She is thankful for her scholarship because it has A year ago at this time, Matt Watts ’08 was leading health allowed her to receive an education without putting a huge Watts married Nicole Golder Watts on Aug. 1, 2015. Both “I’m sorry that Mr. Cannon has passed away, because I programs for children with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro financial burden on her parents. Denver: how to brush teeth, how to handle peer pressure, are committed to enriching the lives of children daily would love to thank him and tell him how much I appre- how to garden and cook, how to stay safe on the Internet, in Denver. ciate his trust in me and Wofford College,” says Curtis. “I wish I could have gotten to know him.” how to form healthy relationships ... you name it, he taught The impact of the Sarah S. Butler Endowed it. Now he’s using the many tools he’s developed through In addition to his involvement with the college’s athlet- Scholarship on Sheron Mathew ’17 the years to continue his service to children as assistant site The impact of the W. Dean Cannon ’50 ics program, Curtis has served as a summer counselor for Sheron Mathew ’17 chose Wofford because of the college’s director of the Cole Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Endowed Scholarship on Steven Cornelier ’17 Black Boys of Distinction, a mentoring program for young and Brandon Curtis ’17 academic reputation and the small student-to-faculty ratio. “During my time at Wofford, I was a resident assistant. I dis- African-American men held on Wofford’s campus each “I really value the time spent with my professors,” he says. covered a passion for mentoring younger people so that they Steven Cornelier ’17 and Brandon Curtis ’17 have a lot in summer. He says all of his experiences at Wofford have “The open communication and academic challenge that live healthy, fun and enriching lives,” says Watts. “I knew common. They’re both from Florida, both juniors at Wofford, helped him grow and mature. they offer are very important to me.” Mathew, a biology and then that I would choose a career that impacts youth. I want both defensive ends for the Terriers and both recipients of “A Wofford education makes you look at both sides of Spanish major from Spartanburg, serves as vice president of to support youth who need it ... to make sure that their today the W. Dean Cannon ’50 Endowed Scholarship. everything,” says Curtis. “I was shy when I first came to APO service fraternity. He co-chaired the Wofford Dance is better than their yesterday and that their tomorrow is even Wofford, but thanks to caring coaches and professors, I can Marathon to raise funds for the Greenville Children’s better than today.” Cornelier transferred to Wofford to pursue more rigorous academics and play football for the Terriers. An accounting now talk about anything with anyone. I’m grateful.” Hospital. He started his own freelance photography busi- After Wofford, Watts worked in youth ministry for two years and finance major from Jacksonville, he was named to the ness, Shisam Productions, and works as a photographer for the Bohemian, Wofford’s yearbook. at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, N.C. Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll and has served The impact of the W. Emory Burnett Endowed While there he made contact with the United Methodist as an FCA student leader. Mathew, a Sarah S. Butler scholar, has worked as a vol- Church in Tanzania. He lived there a year with the Morogoro Scholarship on Stacey Mangan ’15 unteer intern in the emergency room at Spartanburg “I would not have been able to attend Wofford without my United Methodist Church. In 2012 he moved to Denver, Colo., Stacey Mangan ’15 has been using her experiences during Regional Medical Center. He plans to attend graduate scholarship,” says Cornelier. “Wofford has been good for me, to be a part of the African Community Center, a group that her time at Wofford to aid her in the classroom. The former school to become a physician’s assistant after he gradu- especially the professors. They are so helpful and accessible.” worked with refugees who settled in the area. He has been cross-country student-athlete is now teaching social stud- ates from Wofford. with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver since 2013. During the past summer, Cornelier completed a manage- ies at Byrnes High School in Spartanburg, S.C. During her Watts, who held a William J. and Allene Neely Bennett ment internship with Waffle House. He says it was hard time at Wofford, Mangan was able to compete in collegiate Endowed Scholarship at Wofford, says that the financial work, but the lessons he learned were invaluable. After athletics, study abroad and create and implement a fitness support he received to attend Wofford makes his current graduation, Cornelier will be working with Live Oak Bank program for students at Arcadia Elementary School. life and work possible. in Wilmington, N.C. Mangan says that none of this would have been possible had she not received the W. Emory Burnett Endowed Scholarship. “I would not have been able to attend Wofford, and I would have lost the opportunity to grow as a person NEW FACES IN GIFT PLANNING & ADVANCEMENT in so many different forums,” says Mangan. “My whole This year Smith Patterson ’67 and Ed Story, two longtime Wofford experience was meaningful, and through my pro- staff members of the Office of Advancement, celebrated fessors’ support I emerged as someone who was ready to their retirement. Patterson retired as director of gift take on the education world.” planning after 25 years of loyal service to Wofford College. Story rounded out a successful career in higher education development at Wofford, serving as associate vice president and director of development for 23 years. The impact of the S. Hart ’31 and Margaret “We deeply appreciate the loyal service of both Smith Bishop Booth Endowed Scholarship on Patterson and Ed Story,” says Dr. David Wood, senior vice Ashley O’Cain ’16 president for advancement. “The campus community will benefit from the fruits of their labor for generations to come.” Despite being a Wofford legacy, Ashley O’Cain ’16 never understood her grandfather’s diehard support of the col- Lisa Harrison De Freitas ’88 has taken over as the new lege until she visited the campus during her senior year of director of gift planning at Wofford. She brings 26 years of experience in the field of advancement to her new role. She high school. O’Cain, a biology major from Greenville, S.C., is eager to meet with the Wofford family to talk about ways says that from the moment she stepped on the campus, planned gifts can be mutually beneficial to the college and “the sense of community was evident.” Now in her senior individual donors. year, the S. Hart ’31 and Margaret Bishop Booth Endowed Contact Lisa De Freitas « Matt Watts (left) spent a year in Tanzania with the Morogoro United Methodist Scholarship recipient has flourished and tried her hardest Papadopoulos Building, Wofford College Church before returning to the States to work with youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs 864-597-4203 | [email protected] of Metro Denver. to give back to the community. « Brandon Curtis (middle) plays defensive end for the Terriers. He wishes he could O’Cain always has been passionate about music and has Other new faces in advancement include Dina Roberts and Matthew Roos, both leadership gift officers. Roberts joined the thank his scholarship donor personally. spent a large portion of her college career in the music

« Office of Advancement in May. She worked in communications Stacey Mangan (right) teaches social studies at Byrnes High School. She says she program. She is currently involved in Wofford Singers and and development for Auburn University, her alma mater, and would not have been able to attend Wofford without her scholarship. in Goldtones. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Tulane University. Roos previously served as director of alumni affairs at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. He is married to Lynze Roos, the head coach of Wofford’s volleyball team. 26 27 2015 ANNUAL GIVING ADVANCEMENT - NOW THE WOFFORD FUND - YEAR IN REVIEW

SENIOR GIVING CAMPAIGN In 2015 Wofford broke ground 186 seniors (50% of the Class of #WoCoGivingTuesday on Dec. 1, 2015 on three new game-changing facilities: 2015) made their first gift to the 541 donors gave $110,939 college before their graduation, + $38,000 challenge donation The new GREEK VILLAGE setting a new senior giving record! = $148,939 TOTAL! The ROSALIND SALLENGER RICHARDSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS The JERRY RICHARDSON INDOOR STADIUM WOFFORD ON CALL $651,509 raised 3,068 pledges received • 38 student callers • Average commitment of $212 • 16,824 phone calls $19,339,087 113 $3,018,384 Great Oaks Society total annual giving 3,519 members dollars raised - GIFTS TOTAL - ALUMNI DONORS 93% increase from 2014 1,010 THE PARENT DONORS TERRIER 106 CLUB FACULTY/STAFF DONORS 112 416 TERRIER BALL GOAL LINE GOLF RECORD YEAR! CLUB TOURNAMENT members participants $327,200 raised 980 guests SCHOLARSHIPS 1,280 - STUDENT SUPPORT - STUDENTS RECEIVING INSTITUTIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS WOFFORD 3,882 1,515 ALUMNI STUDENTS RECEIVING EVENTS MERIT, NEED AND 23 CITIES ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPS 1,901 1,707 68 ALUMNI EVENTS 250 We’re social! STUDENTS RECEIVING Follow us @woffordalumni Instagram Twitter Facebook TOTAL ATTENDEES TERRIER CLUB FUNDED 8,054 28 SCHOLARSHIPS 29 THE

WOFFORD GIVING LEVELS ADVANCEMENT STAFF Giving-level membership is David Wood based on gifts received during the Senior Vice President for Advancement FUND calendar year (Jan. 1 through Dec. 31) 864-597-4200 | [email protected] and is calculated as a total of gifts to all funds Calhoun Kennedy ’89 Associate Vice President & Executive Director for Development ADVANCING THE COLLEGE at the college, including The Wofford Fund, the 864-597-4211 | [email protected] Terrier Club, endowment support and capital gifts. Lisa Goings ’11 Please note that President’s Circle membership is extended Director of Advancement Operations to those who give between $1,500 and $2,499 in the calendar 864-597-4210 | [email protected] Lisa De Freitas ’88 year. Giving-level benefits for The Wofford Fund and Terrier Director of Gift Planning Club are based on contributions to each individual fund. In 864-597-4203 | [email protected] the case of married Wofford alumni, both spouses receive Susan Gray giving-level credit for their cumulative gift. Matching gifts Director of Donor Relations Student Experiences — These gifts fund opportunities 864-597-4204 | [email protected] also are included in individual totals. for research, internships, professional development, Alex Hunt ’15 Intern - Coordinator of Young Alumni Engagement study abroad and other opportunities that allow students Partner...... $1-$249 [email protected] by Ryann Kroske McCall ’13 to explore their passions, refine their professional skills Mary Beth Knight ’96 and engage with the community and world around them. Ambassador...... $250-$499 Director of Foundation, Corporate & Government Relations ON JAN. 1, 2016, THE WOFFORD COLLEGE 864-597-4215 | [email protected]

ANNUAL FUND BECAME THE WOFFORD FUND. Patron...... $500-$999 Ryann McCall ’13 GREAT OAKS SOCIETY DONORS LEAD THE Coordinator of Marketing & Communications While there’s a new name and a new look, the vision WOFFORD FUND 864-597-4192 | [email protected] Pacesetter...... $1,000-$1,499 and purpose remain the same: to offer support that Pat Smith Donors who give at the leadership level ($2,500 or more Donor Research & Management prepares superior students for meaningful lives as annually) to The Wofford Fund are invited to join The President’s Circle...... $1,500-$2,499 864-597-4219 | [email protected] citizens, leaders and scholars. Great Oaks Society. Named for the stately oaks that LEADERSHIP GIFT OFFICERS The Wofford Fund is composed of annual gifts that shelter our campus, The Greats Oaks Society includes Collegiate Circle...... $2,500-$4,999 support projects, programs and other priorities critical special recognition and events each year for members. Davidson Hobson Trustee’s Circle...... $5,000-$9,999 Leadership Gift Officer to the advancement of Wofford College. Simply put, Young alumni may join at a discounted rate: $750 or more 864-597-4186 | [email protected] The Wofford Fund gathers and spreads support, touching annually for graduates of the past five years or $1,250 or Founder’s Circle...... $10,000-$24,999 Dina Roberts Leadership Gift Officer everyone and everything on campus. more annually for graduates of the past six to 10 years. 864-597-4198 | [email protected] Cornerstone Circle...... $25,000-$49,999 Matthew Roos WHAT DOES THE WOFFORD FUND SUPPORT? THE TERRIER CLUB CONTINUES TO PROVIDE Leadership Gift Officer Bell Tower Circle...... $50,000-$99,999 864-597-4205 | [email protected] GAME-CHANGING SUPPORT Area of Greatest Need — These gifts make an immediate impact, allowing the college to respond swiftly and flexibly Annual gifts to the Terrier Club combine with the Old Main Fellow...... $100,000+ ALUMNI & PARENTS PROGRAMS to changing circumstances. athletics endowment and proceeds from fundraising Debbi Thompson ’88 Levels in GOLD qualify for membership in the Director of Alumni & Parents Programs events such as the Terrier Ball and Wofford Invitational Faculty & Staff Development — These gifts enrich the Great Oaks Society. 864-597-4208 | [email protected] golf tournaments to provide game-changing athletics, teaching and mentoring relationships that are the hallmark Thom Henson ’96 academics and student experiences for the college’s 323 Assistant Director of Alumni & Parents Programs of the Wofford experience. They create opportunities for 864-597-4213 | [email protected] student-athletes. research, collaboration and community engagement. They also support the recruitment and retention of the best All donations to the Terrier Club go toward scholarships THE WOFFORD FUND faculty and staff in the field. for Wofford College student-athletes. The Terrier Club gift Krista Redding ’11 year runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. Giving levels are the Director of The Wofford Fund Library & Technology — Formerly the Friends of the 864-597-4191 | [email protected] same as for The Wofford Fund, but the Terrier Club offers Library, this designation to The Wofford Fund enhances the Erin Hunter ’13 additional membership benefits, which may include collections, materials, services and resources of the Sandor Assistant Director of The Wofford Fund parking, priority seating and discounted 864-597-4193 | [email protected] Teszler Library. Because technology and research are a vital tickets. Visit wofford.edu/terrierclub part of the library’s services, the fund also supports cutting- to learn more. TERRIER CLUB edge educational technology centers across campus that Terri Lewitt serve the research needs of our students and faculty. Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development 864-597-4096 | [email protected] Scholarship Support — Gifts to scholarship support Luke Feisal ’14 ensure that Wofford continues to provide a superior, Terrier Club Membership Development Coordinator 864-597-4496 | [email protected] transformative liberal arts education to the brightest Mary Kathryn Jolly ’12 students, regardless of their financial situation. Terrier Club Membership Services & Events Coordinator 864-597-5203 | [email protected]

30 31 UNSUNG HEROES

INSPIRATIONAL STORIES OF WOFFORD ALUMNI MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

by Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 and Kelsey Aylor ’18

In January, Wofford President Nayef Samhat sent out a spotlight Wofford heroes. Any initiative to recognize, notice to Wofford graduates asking for stories of unsung inspire and elevate our Wofford family is good medicine for heroes from within the Wofford alumni family. The response the world,” wrote Barton Aiken ’80 in one such message. was overwhelmingly positive. Stories came in of Peace Corps volunteers, teachers, coaches, clergy, volunteer Samplings of the stories of unsung heroes are included firefighters, military personnel, public defenders and here. Others are listed online, and still others will turn up health care professionals, among many others. in future issues of Wofford Today. Please keep the stories Some people sent in notes of praise for the idea even coming. If you have a recommendation of an unsung hero if they did not suggest a particular graduate to feature. from the Wofford community, please share. Send stories “I greatly appreciate your direction on this project to to [email protected] or call 864-597-4183.

32 33 CORRECTIONAL CHAPLAIN MIKE BROWN ’72: SHARING GOD’S SHALOM IN PRISON

On a rainy and cool day in December, Chaplain Mike Brown It’s the only way that they can be at peace and do the ’72 stepped out of his car on Wofford’s campus. It was a work that they need to do.” workday, and he was between stops. He had just picked up Brown’s kindness and calm demeanor preach peace more the cremains of an inmate that he would return to Columbia effectively than any sermon. He has promised to perform for a memorial service and the spreading of the ashes in an a memorial service for a pagan soldier in case he became inmate cemetery. His next stop was Livesay Correctional a casualty of war. He has served the final communion to Institution to talk with the chaplain there. Wofford was people awaiting execution, and he supervises religious close, and the visit brought back good memories. programming for an interfaith setting, which includes “I couldn’t resist a quick stop at my alma mater,” says Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Muslims, Wiccans, Hindus, Brown, whose lifelong call as a correctional chaplain Buddhists, Seventh Day Adventists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, began during a Wofford summer internship. “Wofford Asatrus and Rastafarians. College offered me the opportunity to critically look “Christ calls us to love, not judge,” says Brown, who at what I wanted to do with my life. I became a lifelong believes that there is no question that a faith and a faith learner with a zest for involvement in the community. Of community help people grow positively through their course, it led me to prison for life (he grins), but here I time in a correctional system. get to watch people grow and change in positive ways, people whose lives have been horribly fractured by their Brown retired a few years ago, but returned to work behavior. There’s a deep satisfaction in that.” because of the need. Even now, the South Carolina state prison system currently has three openings for chaplains. LIVING FROM HER CORE: ROUSE THRIVES ALONGSIDE HOMELESS COMMUNITY IN HOUSTON During his 41-year career in the ministry, Brown has According to Brown, correctional chaplains not only go served as a church pastor, hostage negotiator, industrial Lanecia Rouse ’00 understands the dark night of the soul. According to Rouse, TAPH is important because it provides through seminary training, but they also must do clinical chaplain, hospital chaplain and Army chaplain in addition creative space and resources for people in the community pastoral training. There is no typical day, and each of the “When I was at Lake Junaluska, I felt strongly that I had to his almost 40 years of work as a correctional chaplain. who are disenfranchised and underrepresented. state’s 24 institutions is uniquely different. In addition, been created and called to do something creative for God The experiences have led to pastoral care in the extreme Brown serves as one of four captains in leadership for and for the world. I’d seen glimpses of that, but nothing “This is a safe, beautiful and affirming community for people circumstances of executions and for military units at war. the state's nationally recognized hostage negotiation in the organized church where all of my training and who don’t have the privilege to go buy art supplies,” says Rouse. Although Brown has retired from military service, he still crisis response team. experience were. I was actually considering leaving the keeps the list close at hand of the 110 soldiers who died ministry to pursue photography,” says Rouse. “Then I met Looking back, Rouse realizes that the education she received in the units he served. Although Brown has been involved in a variety of intense two visionary pastors from Houston, Texas, somewhere I at Wofford, especially her major in sociology, was formative situations, he says that he has never felt threatened. in shaping her relationships with the demographics to which “It’s been an honor to walk with people in the midst,” says never thought I’d end up, and received an opportunity to bring joy, life and beauty to the world while participating in she has been called. Brown, who has done more than his share of notifications “I just turned 66. I’m not on any prescriptions, and my God’s healing and restoration work.” and funeral services. “Life is fragile, and it’s been my task blood pressure is 120 over 80,” says Brown. “God’s shalom “A lot of my work has been about bringing people together to strengthen and encourage people to face their reality. is a powerful thing.” In 2011 Rouse became the project manager for The Art Project, from various places in our community,” says Rouse. “I have Houston (TAPH), an organization that facilitates the recovery days where I sit in million-dollar homes in conversations with and discovery of the creative self for individuals experiencing people who care deeply about people living outdoors. Then I homelessness and who are in transition in Houston. work side-by-side making connections with people who sleep under the bridge. I see now how what I was learning in the “It was a nice marriage of ministry, the arts and community classroom and my heart for God were not separate things.” development,” says Rouse. After graduating from Wofford, Rouse earned an M.Div. from In her new role, Rouse has worked with people like Solo, Duke Divinity School. She served local churches in South a military veteran with an accounting degree who ended up on the streets of Houston. Through the therapeutic art Carolina, England and Tennessee before joining the Bread of process, he was empowered to create beautiful masterpieces Life team. Although Rouse is no longer the project manager and dream of a new future. Solo is now a tattoo artist in of TAPH, she still serves on the organization’s board, teaches north Texas with a wife and daughter. Another of Rouse’s workshops and thrives as a member of the community. She is success stories is Ms. C, who lives under the bridge near now a working artist who also serves a local church part time. the center. Ms. C has used the art project to, in her words, “TAPH taught me that our souls and bodies hunger and thirst “feel less depressed.” She paints, creates pottery and makes for beauty and the opportunity to create. Of course, we need beautiful greeting cards, which she sells to support both food, a place to lay our heads and work, but we also need herself and the ongoing work of TAPH. opportunities to hear good music, create or watch a beautiful “For her, art is a form of prayer,” says Rouse. “She still lives film,” says Rouse. “I learned alongside the participants to be UNSUNG under the bridge, but she has a shine and a newness about an artist and the importance of making art accessible to all. HERO her. Ms. C can now have conversations about money and a Now, art making is my work, and I feel like I’m living from my life off the streets that she could not have before.” core because of that community.”

34 35 JOSH GROSS ’12 MIKE DENNIS ’90 JEREMY PITTMAN ’92 Since July, Gross has been working as a Peace Corps Dennis works as the executive director of the TriCounty As the deputy field director for the Human Rights volunteer in Ethiopia. From Mekele, the small city Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, an organization Campaign, Pittman manages daily operations and in the north where he teaches high school English, based in Orangeburg, S.C., that focuses on providing activities and coordinates staff, volunteers and field teams Gross has experienced his fair share of ups and prevention, intervention and treatment to individuals and for the organization. Pittman is committed to social downs. He contracted typhoid, but he also has families who have been affected by alcohol and drugs. change, and prior to working at HRC, the nation’s largest grown a beard and enjoys dance parties with his Dennis has worked in the field for 25 years and serves as a civil rights organization for LGBT equality, he worked host brother. Gross will be in Ethiopia for 27 months licensed professional counselor and a nationally certified with MassEquality, another LGBT civil rights group, and and will work as an ambassador to share American addictions counselor. served as the chair of the board of the LGBT Political culture and promote cultural exchanges. To read Alliance of Massachusetts and the director for the Equality Federation. “Jeremy has been tireless in his willingness more about his experiences, visit his blog at JODY LEGARE ’93 grossjoshuainethiopia.wordpress.com. to speak with my students and share his perspective and Legare faced a rude awakening in March 2015. Diagnosed experiences on making social change,” says Dr. Andy with Type 2 diabetes, he knew he needed to make drastic Hoefer ’00, assistant professor of English and assistant lifestyle changes and to implement them quickly. Since dean of the Honors College at George Mason University. his diagnosis less than a year ago, Legare, a social studies Pittman says he feels privileged to work daily to engage teacher at Sun Valley Middle School in Indian Trail, supporters of equality. “It’s humbling to think that the N.C., has lost 90 pounds and no longer takes diabetes work I do has opened the door for so many loving families medication. Legare now runs six miles a day, seven days to enjoy the benefits of marriage and for gay and lesbian ARSENIO PARKS ’11 MATTHEW MORRISON ’09 a week, and coaches the school’s swim team. He uses his Americans to serve in the military.” After graduating from Wofford, Parks returned to Morrison currently works as a volunteer coordinator diagnosis and life changes to inspire others, especially his Shelby (N.C.) High School, his alma mater, to work with for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. students, to eat right and exercise. Read about more unsung heroes at wofford.edu/woffordtoday » Communities in Schools as a graduation coach, helping Morrison provides counseling and empathy for the students transition smoothly from middle to high school young men and women who are in the system, many of and targeting students who are at risk of dropping out. whom have been the victims of abuse and peer pressure. Parks works to connect and encourage these students He also volunteers at the local homeless shelter and with the United Way. and values the relationships that he has built with his NANCY JOYCE ’95 students. “I explain that success does not look the Morrison’s passion for service began during his time at For years, artist and curator Joyce painted wheels and bikes without truly understanding what drew her to these same for everyone,” says Parks. “Whether it’s the first Wofford, when he was involved in a severe car accident; motifs. Finally, after reading a quote from Susan B. Anthony, Joyce realized that, to her, these things meant female time they’ve made a passing grade or their first college he sustained fractured bones and a traumatic brain injury. empowerment and freedom. Since this realization, Joyce has worked with the not-for-profit Lotus Pedals program, acceptance letter, I celebrate the progression with them. After six months of rehab, he regained the ability to walk The Communities in Schools mission is ‘to surround and has since dedicated his life to helping others in need. a branch of the Lotus Outreach organization. Lotus Pedals provides bicycles to young girls in Cambodia so that they students with a community of support, empowering them can more easily and safely travel to and attend school. to stay in school and achieve in life,’ and I can honestly say Joyce painted a collection featuring women on bikes and women with umbrellas, titled Bicyclette, that was on exhibition that brings me joy.” MONIQUE COLLINS ’13 in fall 2015. She then donated a portion of the proceeds to Lotus Pedals. She personally delivered bicycles to some of the “Humanist career choices aren’t glamorous, held up on “What I know now and wish I knew 12 months ago is girls in Cambodia. In addition, Joyce creates cards with her message of hope: “I am smart. I am brave. I am determined.” pedestals or paraded around, but they are tremendously that there are no saviors here. There are no gold stars or important,” says Onyx Henry ’11, a classmate who instant, greater rewards.” nominated Parks. “We need people to continue believing Collins shared the above quote on her blog while working in in youth and striving to keep them focused and motivated, Macedonia as part of her 27-month pledge to the Peace Corps. and Arsenio Parks does that every single day.” She is currently working as an English language instructor for school-age children and adults and has been in the Eastern SUZANNE WHITE ’98 European country since September 2014. Since that point, she has experienced many cultural challenges and rewards. As a public defender for Spartanburg County, White combines a passion for law with a desire to help those in “I’ve encountered one race-based hurdle after another, need. She serves and defends people who are unable to have had days full of microaggressions and offensive afford representation in court. She attended the University remarks, and have been forced to validate my experiences,” of South Carolina School of Law and began her career at says Collins. “I have to walk a tightrope of being diplomatic the Attorney General’s office in Columbia. “After working and polite, and in that walking I often forget who I am; my concept of dignity and confidence slips.” for the state for over six years, moving to the area of public defense was a big change,” says White. “I think everyone Despite the many challenges, Collins also has written needs someone in their corner to listen to and support about positive experiences she’s had, whether successfully them, and this job gives me the opportunity to utilize my teaching American culture to her students, learning education, legal experience, personality and heart in a way to cook Macedonian food or attending local theater that helps my clients and makes me feel that I am doing productions. To read more about her experiences, visit her something to make a difference.” blog at servingwhileblack.wordpress.com.

36 37 1973 Richard Cohn Sr., founder of Cohn Construction, HOLLOWAY SWORN IN AS THE U.S. AMBASSADOR TO GUYANA CLASS NOTES was featured in Columbia Business Monthly as one of Parker Poe’s 50 Most Influential People. by Sarah Madden ’17 Cohn has been helping revitalize the area as chair- Perry Holloway ’83 recently 1936 in the field of literary arts has benefited thou- University of Georgia, Athens, and as head of man of the Columbia Planning Commission. was confirmed and sworn sands of students with far-reaching influence the private manuscripts department at the old Wofford’s oldest living alumnus, has joined Yadkin Mortgage as in as the U.S. ambassador DuPre “Jack” beyond the walls of academia. Georgia State Archives in Atlanta. George Stewart Sassard, recently was featured in the newslet- a reverse mortgage consultant. He will be based to the Cooperative Repub- ter for The Villages at Sydney Creek in San Luis in Summerville, S.C. lic of Guyana. Previously, Obispo, Calif. The article highlighted Sassard’s 1963 1967 Guyana had been without spent five weeks in Berlin Stewart Johnson and Donnie McDonald, distinguished career in the military, including Henry M. Smith class chairs 1977 an ambassador for more in June studying German and touring his work decoding Enigma messages and later Jimmy Guthrie was named the Orangeburg than a year. Before Guyana, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, remark- Ed Callison continues to sell copies of his commanding a site where the Army collected County Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business/ able vestiges of The Wall, the Museum of books, “No Sweat, GI,” a Vietnam memoir, and Holloway served as po- stolen art from World War II. Over the years he Person of the Year in November. Guthrie, who has German History and the Holocaust Memorial, “Journeys Through Cancer and Faith,” a sur- litical-military counselor has enjoyed home renovations, stamp collecting, worked in the automotive business for 38 years, among other sites. Smith, a former lecturer in vivor’s story that he wrote with co-author Bill at the U.S. Embassy in horses and miniature home building. His model owns Superior Motors. of the San Luis Obispo Mission is in the SLO French at the University of New Hampshire, Rogerson. Visit Amazon.com for the Kindle ver- Ambassador Perry Holloway ’83 (right) and Minister of Foreign Kabul, Afghanistan. “In the Mission Museum. writes that the historic, dynamic city of Berlin in sions or contact Callison directly for a paper- Affairs Carl Greenridge sign a letter of amendment increasing U.S. Foreign Service, you’ll move the heart of Europe was a new adven- back copy. Callison lives in Cumming, Ga., with 1978 support of Guyana’s drug fight through the Caribbean security every two or three years,” Armando Llorente, class chair initiative. Kaieteur News photo 1950 ture for him. He continues to reside in his wife, Anna. said Holloway during his Durham, N.H. In December, SCNow.com featured George stint as deputy director of the U.S. Embassy in Colombia. “When you move across World War II veteran and former Spartanburg 1970 Atkins as the owner of the nation’s last remain- town, you keep the same barber, the same doctors. When you move to another country, School District 2 principal Gene Tabbot has Buzz Rich, class chair ing Yogi Bear’s Honey Fried Chicken, a chain of been awarded the Order of the Silver Crescent, 1964 you have to start over with everything.” Dr. John Carver Edwards is currently in his fast food fried chicken restaurants licensed by one of the state of South Carolina’s highest Johnny Linton is special counsel with Duffy & Holloway, who speaks fluent Spanish, has served with the Foreign Service in multi- 20th year as a reviewer for the Library Journal, Hanna-Barbera Productions. He has owned the honors. The award recognizes a lifetime of ser- Young in Charleston, S.C. founded in 1876. He primarily works with restaurant, located in Hartsville, S.C., since 2004. ple Latin American countries since 1989, including Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico and vice to his community, including 40 years as an books about history and biography, science Paraguay. He says that although challenging, life in the Foreign Service is also enriching. educator and service during World War II. 1971 and technology, particularly relating to the Kenneth Smith, class chair 1980 “The Foreign Service is a way to explore different issues, meet fantastic people and live Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the Antebellum Paul Kountz Jr., class chair all over the world,” says Holloway, “and because of the nature of liberal arts colleges like In January, announced his 1962 Period, the Great Depression and New Deal, Dr. Herbert X. Smith Wofford, students are well prepared for the Foreign Service.” He and his wife, Rosaura, retirement after 35 years of practicing emergency Dr. Paul Kountz Jr. is a partner in Upstate Dr. Charles Israel was a recipient of one World Wars I and II, and the histories of have two children. medicine. He and his wife, Jan, are looking for- Carolina Radiology in Spartanburg. He and his of three 2015 Governor’s Awards in the American aviation, the automobile and space ward to travel and leisure time — something they wife live in Greenville, S.C. Humanities, awarded by the Humanities exploration. He has reviewed 152 titles. In addi- have not had much of until now. Council of South Carolina. He recently retired tion to his reviews, Edwards has authored five 1981 after serving 28 years as professor of English books and 32 professional articles. Edwards has Bob Wickwire and his wife, Beth, live in Sequim, Patrick Watson, class chair 1984 1989 and department chair at Columbia College. His served as a university records officer, university Wash. He retired after 33 years in hospital materials Ken Kirkpatrick, class chair Michael Sullivan, class chair dedication to teaching, scholarship and service archivist and special projects archivist at the management and medical equipment planning. Ronnie Andrews has joined the board of directors for Oxford Immunotec Global, a Stuart Smith, president and broker-in-charge Troy M. Cox is the chief investment global company based in Oxford, England, and of the Spartanburg-based commercial real officer for CERTUS Senior Living. Cox Marlborough, Mass. He most recently served estate sales and leasing firm Stuart Smith & has 25 years of experience in real estate FROM THE ARCHIVES: PHI BETA KAPPA TURNS 75 as president of the Genetic Sciences Division Co., has announced his firm’s merger with NAI strategic planning. by Dr. Phillip Stone ’94, college archivist of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a position he Earle Furman. assumed upon Thermo Fisher’s acquisition of Philip Merry has been promoted to vice When Dr. John West Harris (Wofford Class of 1916) filed an application for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Life Technologies Corp., where he had been the president-commercial lines for Hutson- Wofford College in 1930, he didn’t know it would take a decade to realize his hope to establish a chapter at his president of the Medical Sciences Venture. 1986 Etherredge Companies in Aiken, S.C. He Dr. Jeffrey Holt recently was promoted to pro- alma mater. In the summer of 1940, the Phi Beta Kappa Triennial Council, meeting in San Francisco, Calif., Columbia Business Monthly recently featured currently represents the city’s 6th district on fessor of otology and laryngology with tenure at voted to grant a chapter to Dr. Henry Nelson Snyder, Dr. David Duncan Wallace, Dr. Herbert E. Vermillion, Dr. Steve Mungo, CEO of Mungo Homes, as one of Aiken City Council. Harvard University. He teaches in the Program Walter A. Stanbury and Dr. Olin B. Ader, the five members of the Wofford faculty who at that time were already members of Phi Beta Kappa. Parker Poe’s 50 Most Influential People. Mungo received recognition for remaining true to the in Neuroscience with a research emphasis on neuroscience in the inner ear. 1990 On Jan. 14, 1941 — 75 years ago this winter — Phi Beta Kappa President Marjorie Hope Nicholson, dean of Smith College, came to company’s core values and for helping establish Scott Cashion, class chair Spartanburg to install the Beta of South Carolina chapter at Wofford. Those five charter members subsequently elected other faculty the Community Builder Award to recognize and alumni as honorary or alumni members, and then later that year elected the first group of Wofford students. These students joined others who give back to the community. 1987 Sean Keenan owns a commercial property man- Brand Stille, class chair agement firm in Atlanta, Ga. a tradition stretching back to 1776 when Phi Beta Kappa was founded at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Phi Beta Hal W. Stevenson, a partner of Grace Outdoor Kappa remains the nation's oldest and most prestigious liberal arts honor society. Advertising, has been elected president of the Business North Carolina magazine has named Essex Richards partner as the top 1991 Since 1941, more than 1,000 Wofford students have been elected to membership. Congaree Vista Guild, the business and home- Rob Blair owners association for Columbia’s Vista arts and family law attorney in North Carolina on its 2016 Leslee Houck Page, class chair entertainment district. list of “Legal Elite.” Other attorneys in the state Dr. Erin Bentrim and James Lever were mar- selected him for the honor. ried on Dec. 5, 2015. The Rev. Luke Maybry UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION! SUBMIT YOUR NEWS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF WOFFORD TODAY. 1982 ’98 performed the ceremony, which included Madison Dye Jr., class chair 1988 a special reading written by the Rev. Dr. Lane Glaze, class chair Whiting Preston, president of Manatee Fruit Talmage Skinner ’56, Wofford’s chaplain Co., is planning to develop 1,300 acres in West W. Scott Cochran has joined Spartanburg emeritus. Bentrim, who lives in Huntersville, Bradenton, Fla., into a master-planned, mixed-use N.C., and is an assistant professor of psychol- Submit updates electronically by Write to us at Wofford Today: Call the Alumni Office at Methodist College as its eighth president. visiting wofford.edu/alumni and 429 N. Church Street 864-597-4185 community called The Crossroads, featuring two Cochran previously served as dean of The Space ogy at Wingate University, recently published a clicking “Share Your Story” Spartanburg, S.C. 29303 hotels, 6,500 homes and 2.78 million square feet of in the Mungo Center at Wofford and as a con- book, “Coordinating Student Affairs Divisional commercial space. sultant with Performance Solutions by Milliken. Assessment,” released by Stylus Publishing. 38 39 Nelson Lindsay has joined the South Carolina Poe’s 50 Most Influential People. Avant has served 1995 Department of Commerce as the director of on the board of Richland County’s Transportation Brandie Yancey Lorenz, class chair global business development. A certified eco- Oversight Committee, the Vista Guild Board and Living in Hanover, N.H., Derek Brown has nomic developer, he was Richland County’s first the EngenuitySC Board of Advisors. director of economic development and served as been promoted to senior associate director director of economic development for Kershaw The Charleston Coastal Community Foundation of leadership initiatives and principal gifts at County for more than 14 years. has named Darrin Goss Sr. president and chief Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and executive. Goss started on Feb. 15. He had been Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He also 1992 serving as president and CEO of the Capital Area will direct the grateful patient fundraising pro- Nikki Palmieri Chunn United Way in Baton Rouge, La. gram for the hospital. Sheryl McClerklin Booker has been elected Tripp Whitener has been appointed chairman of 1996 as a trustee of The Spartanburg County the Columbia, S.C., City Center Partnership for Curt Nichols, class chair Foundation. She will serve a seven-year 2016. Whitener works with First Citizens Bank. Stewart Culler Hendrix and Lance Hendrix term. Booker is a support specialist for announce the birth of a son, Leyton Woodward the Spartanburg Academic Movement and 1994 Hendrix, born on Oct. 14, 2015. serves on the board of directors for the First Alicia Truesdail, class chair Tee of Spartanburg and Cherokee counties Dawn Hurd-Mannine is the director of the and on the community advisory board for In 2015, Jennifer Nodine Bell earned her master national business unit for Worldpay, a secure Nurse-Family Partnership. She and her hus- of science degree in college athletic administra- credit card payment services company in band, Dr. Russell Booker, superintendent of tion from Coker College. Atlanta, Ga. She and her husband, Joseph, have Ashley Borders Spartanburg County District 7 schools, have Lt. Col. Brent McCullouch recently graduated three children, Ivey (13), Alden (10) and Ari (7). two sons, Grant and Maxwell. from the School of Advanced Military Studies at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. He and his wife, Susan 1997 Beth M. Guerro, class chair 1993 Benton McCullouch ’92, along with their three Sarah Sawicki, class chair children, have moved back to Jackson, Miss., “Target Tokyo,” written by James M. Scott, PROMOTING Todd Avant, CEO of NAI Avant, was featured where he will serve as the G5 for the Mississippi was named one of the 10 Best Nonfiction Books in Columbia Business Monthly as one of Parker Army National Guard. of 2015 by the Christian Science Monitor. The SUSTAINABILITY article in the Monitor praises Scott for uncov- ering “fresh material to provide an extraordi- IN FASHION nary complete account of the 1942 Doolittle Borders uses influence as a platform to inspire change U.S. air raid on Tokyo and its aftermath.” PLEICONES SWORN IN AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE Financial Advisor magazine also picked “Target SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT Tokyo” as one of its best books of 2015. by Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 by Sarah Madden ’17 1998 Ashley Borders ’04 shops at Goodwill. Where some would flip right past a 1980s- “I, Costa Michael Pleicones, do Casey B. Moore, class chair era double-breasted blazer with bulky shoulder pads, she sees the basis for a dress solemnly swear, that I am duly Michael Edens is a senior vice president with or a hip new vest. qualified, according to the con- Southern First Bank in Cayce, S.C. He lives in stitution of this state, to exercise “Remove the shoulder pads, taper the waist ... I love to make something old new Columbia with his wife, Cynthia, and their two again. It’s cost effective, socially responsible and eco-friendly,” says Borders. the duties of the office, Chief children, Everett (9) and Lucy (7). “Unfortunately society fosters this mindset that if we are successful, we need to Justice of South Carolina. That buy something new. I think second-hand is more interesting.” I will, to the best of my ability, 1999 discharge the duty thereof, pre- Zach Atkinson, class chair Borders, the fashion editor of South magazine and an international fashion designer, serve, protect and defend, the stylist, artistic director, costumer and image consultant, wants to show the world Jan Ruth Streater Mayheu recently joined the that fashion and sustainability can be a part of the same discussions, and she’s constitution of this state, and Woodruff Arts Center corporate philanthropy using her designs, styling and editorial choices as a platform to express concerns of the United States. I pledge to team as manager of employees for the arts. She of waste and overproduction in the industry. uphold the integrity and inde- lives in Lilburn, Ga., with her husband, Tim, and pendence of the judiciary. I pledge in the discharge of my duties, to treat all persons who their two children, Mary Clare (4) and Thomas (2). “I do workshops for Goodwill Industries showing people how to repurpose clothes enter the courtroom with civility, fairness and respect. I pledge to listen courteously. Sit so they will have the confidence to go back into the workforce,” says Borders. “I Brian Nash has accepted a position as vice show them that you don’t have to spend a lot of money or stay current on the latest president of development with Agracel Inc., impartially. Act promptly. And rule after careful and considerate deliberation. I pledge trends to be professional.” to seek justice and justice alone. So help me God.” an Illinois-based real estate development firm with a growing Southeastern footprint. Nash will In addition to her work with Goodwill, Borders also does styling for OurSkinny. During an investiture ceremony on Jan. 7, 2016, Costa M. Pleicones ’65 repeated the remain in Spartanburg, where he had served as She has blogged for them and has helped women learn to dress their new bodies. above oath of office to become the chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. director of business development with the Retired Chief Justice E. C. Burnett III ’64, a friend of Pleicones since their Wofford years, Spartanburg Economic Futures Group. “Fashion can give people confidence ... make them feel beautiful. It’s a way to create the reality you want and be the best version of yourself,” says Borders. gave the opening speech. The Rev. Ron Robinson ’78, Perkins Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion at Wofford, shared a benediction to close the ceremony. During 2000 Borders taught herself to sew so that she could make clothes for her Barbie dolls. the investiture, Pleicones was surrounded by his wife and daughters. He will serve Anthony Hoefer, class chair At Wofford she helped cut a path for future student-artists to follow, which included showing her designs at a charity fashion show at St. Andrews University in Scotland. through December 2016. Meghan Audette-Nikolic and her husband, Kate Middleton, who was a student at the time, modeled Borders’ evening dresses. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Pleicones began his Ivan, welcomed their first child, Sara Grace Nikolic, on July 23, 2015. “Grant Peacock, a Wofford trustee who recently passed away, taught me how to career as an attorney with the U.S. Army. He then held positions as a public defender, write a proposal to get funding for my ideas. He introduced me to manufacturers In the fall, the Foothills Artisan Center in Landrum, municipal judge and county attorney before entering private practice. He was elected in China,” says Borders. “He and others spent a lot of time mentoring me. I’m not to the circuit court in 1991 and became an associate justice in 2000. S.C., featured the paintings of Scott Neely. “These Hills: Color & Abstraction” offered a kind of visual sure I would have gotten that somewhere else.” poem. Neely directs the Project for Community Read the full story at wofford.edu/woffordtoday » 40 41 2006 MCPHAIL APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SPACE Hadley Green Inabinet, class chair by Laura Hendrix Corbin Jonathan Hyslop is now a partner at the law Curt McPhail ’96 is back on campus as the new executive firm of Furniss Davis Rashkind and Saunders. The firm primarily handles civil litigation for director of The Space in the Mungo Center. insurance companies and local governments. The Space provides professional development, career ser- A 13-year veteran of the music industry, Charlie vices, real-world experience and entrepreneurial guidance Jennings has joined Los Angeles-based event pro- to students. ducer Danny Wimmer Presents as senior vice pres- McPhail, who previously served as a project manager of ident of operations. Jennings previously served as the Northside Development Group, received degrees in vice president and producer at AC Entertainment, where he oversaw concerts and festivals such as business economics and sociology from Wofford and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. received additional certification in community engage- ment from the John F. Kennedy School of Government Julius Richardson is a project architect with at Harvard University. Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson Architecture and Interior Design in Charlotte, N.C. He manages “Curt McPhail brings with him a wealth of experience as a leader and expertise in high-end, custom residential projects from con- developing strong, diverse partnerships, building effective teams and achieving high- ception to construction. quality outcomes in both local and global environments,” says Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, Wofford’s provost. 2007 Hunter Miller, class chair Read more about McPhail and The Space at wofford.edu/woffordtoday » BlueRidgeNow.com recently featured Colby Harris for his work with Atlanta Braves baseball Transformation, an initiative that strengthens local player Cameron Maybin during the offseason. As 2004 the director of fitness with Parisi Speed School faith congregations and empowers them to trans- Fred Byers, class chair form the community, especially focusing on the at the Xcel Sportsplex in Hendersonville, N.C., issues of poverty and racism. Bryan Kelley is now a shareholder of the Elmore Harris has coached both children as well as elite Goldsmith law firm in Greenville, S.C. Kelley college and professional athletes. 2001 joined the firm in 2009 and primarily represents The Greenville News recently featured Jeni Jenna Sheheen Bridgers, class chair general contractors, subcontractors, developers, Kleckley in an article, “Female entrepreneurs owners and surety companies in construction changing the face of business.” Kleckley originally The State newspaper recently featured Anna Ross, and surety claims and disputes. He was selected thought she would work as a child psychologist owner of Grapes & Gallery, a wine bar and painting to Super Lawyers magazine’s Rising Stars list for but realized that entrepreneurship was in her studio, on Taylor Street in downtown Columbia, A TERRIER construction litigation in 2014 and 2015. blood. She now enjoys her work as owner and S.C. According to the article, “Ross works to build operator of Monkee’s, located in the West End. community through an appreciation of art, wine Jeffery Eric Owen and Ashley Mamele Owen CHANGEUP and craft beer.” ’06 welcomed daughter Elizabeth Blake Owen Brenk and Lee rounding the bases overseas on Nov. 20, 2015. She joins big brother William 2008 2002 Robert Owen (2). Nathan Madigan, class chair Yorke Gerrald, class chair Three Wofford graduates came together to bring Ashley Glasgow Langley and Michael Langley by Brent Williamson, associate athletics director for media relations college access opportunities to the Upstate welcomed Annabelle Ford Langley on Nov. 10, 2015 Former treasurer of the South Carolina (also Ashley’s birthday). The family reports that Once a baseball player at Wofford graduates, he usually hangs up his cleats and begins the next Conference of the United Methodist Church, community. Palmer Straughn, senior asso- ciate director of admission at Wofford, along everyone is doing well. phase of his life. Eric Brenk ’14 and Alex Lee ’11, however, have found a way to keep playing the Tony Prestipino is now treasurer for the Florida sport they love while traveling the world. Conference. He previously worked as a senior with Rachel McCoy ’95, associate director of Kimberly R. Smith received her doctor of philos- National College Fairs programs and services for auditor for Deloitte and as an internal auditor ophy degree in neuroscience from Florida State Lee, a business economics major, played in 172 career games as an infielder for the Terriers the National Association for College Admission for the Naval Audit Service in Washington, D.C. University in December. Her dissertation was before getting his chance to head overseas. He is playing in Adelaide, South Australia, this winter Counseling, and Rob Rhodes ’87, director of titled “A Psychophysical Assessment of the Role after spending the summer playing with Arrows Ostrava in the Czech Republic. Strat Stavrou is a workers’ compensation school counseling services with Greenville of the T1R Proteins in the Taste Transduction “I actually started off coaching in the spring of 2014 just outside of Vienna, Austria,” says Lee. defense attorney with Willson Jones Carter & County Schools, joined forces to bring the of Amino Acids and Maltodextrins.” She is cur- “That turned into playing in a few weekend tournaments with international teams, which led Baxley in Columbia, S.C. first National College Fair to the state of South rently a postdoctoral associate at the University to connections that have allowed me to do this for three additional seasons between Europe Carolina. The Upstate South Carolina National of Florida in the Department of Pharmacology and Australia.” 2003 College fair took place on March 19. and Therapeutics. Tracy Howard, class chair Lee says Australia is fun, but he misses the “absurd things that happened in Europe on an almost daily basis, mostly due to the language barrier. More specifically, I loved the Czech Republic. Robert Goings, a litigation and trial attor- 2005 2009 Ryan Waller, class chair Peyton Hray, class chair There was one older guy in our club who didn’t speak a lick of English. He was always smiling ney with the Goings Law Firm in Columbia, and high-fiving me after games with a beer in his hand. My roommate told me that he had S.C., recently was featured in the Columbia Dr. Lauren Stephens Holliday completed her Scott Collins completed his M.Ed. in inde- introduced baseball to the city back when it was Czechoslovakia, and his interpretation of the Metropolitan after being named a Best Lawyer medical training in 2015 and is now a cardiol- pendent school leadership from Vanderbilt rule for hitting home runs was that you could run around the bases as many times as possible for Litigation by Best Lawyers. ogist with Columbia Heart Clinic. Her hus- University in 2015. until the other team got the ball back into play. So, in theory, your team could score 28 runs on band, Jason Holliday ’06, owns Sandlapper Stephen Long has been elected a partner in In 2015, Joshua Harris earned his MBA in a grand slam if everyone made it around the bases seven times.” Development, a real estate management and the tax practice of Baker & McKenzie, based in finance from the University of South Carolina. development group in Columbia, S.C. Brenk, a double major in finance and economics, played in 158 career games at Wofford, primar- Dallas, Texas. Long’s practice focuses on federal He has joined the Clemson University Finance ily at third base. When the opportunity to play baseball professionally in America fell through, and multistate tax controversy issues. He holds Adam Regenthal lives in Columbia, S.C., and Department as a major adviser and personal Brenk took advantage of his German citizenship and begin playing in Europe. He currently plays a J.D. from the University of South Carolina and is the vice president of global sales for Colite, a finance lecturer. He and his wife, Cassandra, for the Bonn Capitals of the German Bundesliga. an LL.M. from New York University. global signage provider. live in Moore, S.C. Read the full story at wofford.edu/woffordtoday » 42 43

An attorney with Williams Hendrix Steigner and siblings forced to face themselves as they 2014 Brink in Lexington, S.C., Michelle Lee Boykin spread their late father’s ashes on a road trip Shri Selvakumar, class chair married Jonathan Scott Matthews on Oct. 17, through the American Southwest. 2015. They live in Columbia. Evie Kytan is now working as a franchise consul- Living in Charlotte, N.C., Mary Katherine tant for Pure Barre. She lives in Spartanburg, S.C. Charles Connelly Prevost and Jane Gresham DuBose is an experienced associate (CPA/ Werrell ’10 were married on May 16, 2015. auditor) with PricewaterhouseCoopers. She graduated in 2014 with a master’s degree in 2015 2010 accountancy from Wake Forest University. John William Cox was awarded the United Kari Harris, class chair States Army Achievement Medal for Exceptional Joseph McMillan and his startup recycling busi- Meritorious Achievement for his work ethic, Living in Spartanburg, S.C., Christina Jackson ness, Junk Matters, have teamed up with other performance and mentorship of others. Cox is Buchheit is an independent consultant with entrepreneurs to form Atlas Organics, a group in currently a second lieutenant serving at Fort Upstate South Carolina that collects food waste Rodan & Fields Dermatologists. She and her Rucker, Ala., in the U.S. Army Aviation Branch. husband, Phil, welcomed daughter, Layla, on from restaurants, hospitals, hotels, grocery stores Oct. 11, 2015. and corporate cafeterias and recycles it in a new Amelia Norman has been accepted to the composting facility. After 45 days, the finished M.S.N. nurse practitioner program at Vanderbilt Lucy Teague and Garrett Garcia were married compost will be sold to the agricultural, land- University School of Nursing. She will begin her Oct. 16, 2015, in Boca Grande, Fla. scaping and home gardening markets. focus in women’s health this fall. Justin Hunter, an assistant attorney general with the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General, married Cassity Ann Brewer on Oct. 3, 2015. They live in Columbia, S.C. 2011 Nam Pham, class chair Lauren Brown, a third-year chemistry doc- toral student in the Long Research Group at the University of Tennessee, was awarded the American Chemical Society’s Women Chemist Committee and Eli Lilly & Company Travel Award. As part of the award, Brown will present her research at the Spring 2016 ACS National Meeting in San Diego, Calif. A portion of her A FAMILY work already has been published in the high-im- pact journal ACS Catalysis. Only 11 researchers AFFAIR around the country received the award. Fowler cleans uniforms for the Panthers and the Terriers John DuBose is an engineer with General Electric (power and water) in Greenville, S.C. He lives in Easley, S.C., with his wife, April Venable by Jo Ann Mitchell Brasington ’89 DuBose. They were married on Oct. 17, 2015. Bill Fowler ’57 knows which football stadiums leave the toughest stains. He knows which dry-cleaning 2012 chemicals give uniforms the best smell, and he knows the water-temperature combinations that help Hallie Willm, class chair new jerseys hold their color. Kristina Dukes and Christopher Werner were He should. married on July 18, 2015. Kristina is a dual After all, he’s been cleaning uniforms for the NFL’s Carolina Panthers for the past 21 years. medical student and master’s of public health student at the University of South Carolina “They gave me this jersey the first season,” says Fowler, pointing to the inaugural season commem- School of Medicine. Chris is a doctoral student orative patch on the left shoulder of the jersey. It’s twice the size of the jerseys of today. “They don’t in public health, also at USC. want any excess material today. They don’t want the defense to have anything to grab onto.” In 2015, Sarah Moore was named Rookie of the The late Coach Lee Hanning, former Wofford football coach and equipment manager, introduced Year for the South Carolina Public Relations Fowler to Jackie Miles, the equipment manager for the Panthers. Fowler already was cleaning Wofford’s Society of America. She recently was promoted coaching gear and helping with especially stubborn stains on player uniforms. to public relations director for Complete Public On a typical week during the season, Fowler Brothers Cleaners picks up the Panthers’ uniforms in Relations in Greenville, S.C. Charlotte on Monday. Then he returns them fresh on Wednesday. Ruthie Oates and Vic Bailey IV were married on “We use a cleaner with a citrus smell,” says Fowler. “You never want a locker room smelling like a locker Feb. 6, 2016, in Spartanburg, S.C. room. If it smells like an orange or grapefruit grove, you’re OK.” Wofford works into the Fowler Brothers schedule with a Tuesday pick up and Thursday return. 2013 Morgan Victoria Amick, class chair “With Wofford and the Panthers, it’s all a family affair,” says Fowler. In January 2015, Chris Bollinger moved to Fowler started working in the family business when he was 12, and he says he’ll be happy if he takes Chatham University, where he is pursuing his last breath among the hangers, irons and racks of clothes. an MFA in film and digital technology. He is Until then, he’s proud to be one of the few dry cleaners in the country serving both a championship currently working as the writer and director college team and a championship NFL team. of a film called “Behind Us” about estranged 44 45

1975 2013 program. He also offered years of support and professional mentoring to Wofford Robert Benedict “Roben” Eleazer Jordan David Small, June 28, 2015, IN MEMORIAM students through The Space in the Mungo III, Feb. 6, 2016, Due West, S.C. Eleazer Okemos, Mich. Small traveled extensively Center, the college’s professional devel- worked in sales with Milliken & Co. and and participated in the National Outdoor opment program. An accountant and Cannon Roofing Co. Inc., Roof Masters for 42 years. He served a term as president Leadership School trip to India. His trav- BEST Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman attorney by training, Peacock was first 1936 Inc. and Canny Supply Inc. In remem- of the Joint Alumni Council of the Medical els also included trips to Japan, Indonesia who loved to sail, hunt, travel, scuba dive and foremost an entrepreneur. Dr. William Cannon, Oct. 5, 2015, brance of Cannon, memorials may be University of South Carolina. He received and fly fish. and Thailand. Small loved photography Asheville, N.C. Cannon was a retired and the arts and was an internationally Kaiser Thomas, Jan. 28, 2016, pathologist. He and his wife, Theoleen, made to the Harold M. (Sonny) Cannon the university’s distinguished alumnus Spartanburg, S.C. Thomas came to established a trust and named Wofford Endowed Scholarship Fund at Wofford. award and spoke at commencement. Garrett 1976 published photographer and writer. Wofford in the late 1970s as a sergeant as the ultimate beneficiary. The trust will served as president of the North Carolina George Roberts Sperling, Jan. 4, 2016, major with the college’s Southern Guard eventually support scholarships for gener- 1955 Medical Board and was honored with the Shelby, N.C. Sperling worked in the family 2015 ROTC battalion. When he retired from the ations of Wofford students. Thurman Robert Martin, Nov. 20, 2015, Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state of business at Loy’s Men Shop and later in Jacob West Summers IV, Nov. 15, 2015, Army, Thomas stayed on at Wofford as the Moore, S.C. Martin served in the U.S. Navy North Carolina’s highest civilian honor. real estate property management and as a Columbia, S.C. West was a second semes- assistant dean of students and director of 1947 and worked in accounting and textiles. He ter senior at Wofford. He was a member The Rev. Edward Donald McKinney, substitute teacher. housing. His sense of humor, quick wit Donald H. Fraser, Nov. 13, 2015, asked that memorials be made to the gen- of Kappa Alpha Order. Summers loved Dec. 4, 2015, Greenville, S.C. A veteran and love of students made him a favorite Walterboro, S.C. Fraser was sent to eral scholarship fund at Wofford. of World War II, serving in the 8th Air 1980 watching sports, ice hockey in particular, Oklahoma to learn Japanese after com- and he enjoyed politics and debate. among the Wofford student body, many Force 493 Bomb Group, 861st Squadron, Mark Grey Raines, Dec. 6, 2015, pleting the ROTC program at Wofford. of whom he mentored and stayed in touch 1957 McKinney was a retired minister of the Florence, S.C. Raines was the owner and with long after graduation. There he became interested in the plight of Dr. Samuel Marvin Atkinson Jr., Jan. 24, United Methodist Church. operator of Raines Hospitality Inc. He Friends minorities. He was a Navy veteran of World Donald James Welch, Jan. 22, 2016, 2016, Greenville, N.C. During his 50-year enjoyed driving short-track late model Cathy Conner, Dec. 11, 2015, Spartanburg, War II called back to active duty during the S.C. Conner worked in Information Spartanburg, S.C. Welch served Wofford medical career, Atkinson served in the U.S. 1963 stock cars and took great pride in his Korean War. He retired as a partner from Technology for Wofford College. She College as the dean of students and later Air Force as chief of gynecologic oncology Harold Thomas Ellis Jr., Jan. 9, 2016, racing win in the Southeast Division the Jefferies, McLeod, Unger law firm. was well loved by students, faculty and as the college chaplain. While at Wofford at Malcolm Grow Hospital at Andrews Air Mount Pleasant, Texas. Ellis played quar- Championship in 1990. Fraser enjoyed crafting historically accu- staff and asked that memorials be made he also taught religion, philosophy, public Force Base and as chief of obstetrics and terback for the Terriers. After graduation rate military models and miniature soldiers. to the Cathy Conner Scholarship Fund speaking and humanities. He served as gynecology at Eglin Air Force Base. He he enjoyed a lengthy career in the pharma- 1992 also worked in private practice and taught at Wofford. pastor of numerous churches and held ceutical industry. Zachary Bayard Maddox, Jan. 19, 2016, leadership positions at several other 1949 in the Department of Obstetrics and , Jan. 5, 2016, Spartanburg, S.C. Maddox was a teacher Leon Steele Goodall colleges. In 2013, Welch retired as resi- Thomas Bartley Prince, Dec. 29, 2015, Gynecology at East Carolina University’s Columbia, S.C. Goodall was the father 1964 at Spartanburg High School for 19 years. dent minister of the Seven Lakes Chapel Spartanburg, S.C. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Willie “Wicky” B. Moseley, Dec. 24, A true Renaissance man, he loved teach- of Wofford trustee Chris Goodall ’79. Prince taught in Spartanburg County in the Pines, an interdenominational Joel Wyman Hand Jr., Nov. 4, 2015, 2015, Greenwood, S.C. Moseley practiced ing, playing the drums, yoga, books, music, Goodall retired as president and chairman church in Moore County, N.C. The Rev. District 7 schools and was a member of Bamberg, S.C. Hand was well known at psychiatry for 30 years. As a Wofford stu- movies, the Tour de France, Manchester of Continental American Insurance Co. Dr. Paul James ’76 followed him in that Ben Avon United Methodist Church. He was an active member of Washington Wofford for playing his drum set and dent he was senior editor of the Old Gold United and engaging with the world by role and delivered a talk on the occasion Street United Methodist Church and singing in the Glee Club. He went on to and Black student newspaper and a brother challenging himself and others. of Welch’s retirement. Read it online at 1952 study photography at Rochester Institute in the Delta Sigma Phi social fraternity. spent many years working in support of wofford.edu/woffordtoday. Bob Clary Oglesby, Jan. 14, 2016, Gaffney, of Technology in New York. He oper- 1997 education initiatives in the state of South S.C. Oglesby attended Wofford College ated a photography studio and became 1968 Carolina. but graduated from Robinson Business The Rev. Robert Christopher Barrett, a staff photographer for the Department David “Terry” Harned, Nov. 28, 2015, The Rev. Robert Jackson James, Feb. School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and Feb. 24, 2016, Spartanburg, S.C., and New of Health and Environmental Control Rockford, Ill. Harned worked for Co-Lin 20, 2016, Charlotte, N.C. James was the retired from Draper Corp. Palestine, Ind. “Pastor Chris,” as he was in Columbia, S.C. Hand was active in Metals Inc. for more than 30 years. He was lovingly known by most of his parish- father of Wofford trustee R. Michael Dr. L. Benton Williams, Dec. 6, 2015, the United Methodist Church and was a a sports enthusiast who particularly loved ioners, was a fourth generation United James ’73. After U.S. Naval service during Making Memorial Gifts Georgetown, S.C. Williams served as a founding member of the South Carolina golf, bowling and tennis. Methodist minister. He received his master World War II, James worked in electrical There are three ways to contracting. After receiving the call to 30-caliber machine gunner with the 8th Professional Photographers Association. of divinity degree from Duke University make a memorial gift to ministry, he served Presbyterian churches division in the U. S. Army in Germany 1969 and served churches in Blacksburg, Wofford College: in Georgia and North Carolina, including during World War II. He came to Wofford 1959 Thomas Bouchier Armstrong Jr., Feb. Manning, Charleston and Spartanburg. 1) Call the Office of service as the general presbyter/stated on the GI Bill. He practiced general medi- Dr. William Wesley Pendleton, Nov. 30, 5, 2016, Spartanburg, S.C. Armstrong During his nearly four-year battle with Advancement at clerk of Mecklenburg Presbytery. cine for 58 years. 2015, Salem, S.C. Pendleton earned his spent 30 years as a pharmacist at Smith’s lymphoma, he inspired hundreds of people 864-597-4200 Ph.D. from Tulane University and spent Drugs. He was a 29-year member and two- by writing of his experiences and sharing Susan Keller, Dec. 10, 2015, Spartanburg, 2) Visit wofford.edu/ 1953 most of his career as a professor at Emory time president of the R&B Shag Club of the lessons of faith that arose from his ill- S.C. Keller spent her career in education, supportwofford University. Robert A. Youmans Sr., Nov. 22, 2015, Spartanburg. ness. Barrett was Wofford’s Presidential retiring from Spartanburg Day School. 3) Mail a check made Furman, S.C. Youmans served in the International Scholar. During his lifetime, She was the wife of Dr. Jim Keller, Samuel payable to: Army during the Korean War. He was an 1960 1974 he traveled to 38 countries and as many Pate Gardner Professor emeritus at Wofford College agriculture leader in the state, serving on Richard Warren Baird, Jan. 29, 2016, Lake Van T. Hill, Dec. 15, 2015, Charlotte, states. No matter where he was, he distin- Wofford. The family asks that memorials Office of Advancement boards for Farm Bureau, Farm Credit and City, S.C. Baird built a successful career as N.C. Hill’s Sigma Nu fraternity broth- guished himself with his infectious laugh be made to the general scholarship fund 429 N. Church Street Clemson University. a commercial lender. ers remained among his closest friends and joyful service to others. Barrett was at Wofford. Spartanburg, S.C. 29303-3663 throughout his life. He worked in textiles, the son of Sally Cross Barrett ’69 and Dr. D. Grant Peacock, Dec. 31, 2015, Remember to include the name 1954 1961 real estate and as the facilities manager at Charles Barrett ’55, a longtime member of Greenville, S.C. Peacock served on the of the person you are honoring Harold M. “Sonny” Cannon, Dec. 23, Dr. Charles L. “Buddy” Garrett Jr., Nov. Christ Episcopal Church. He taught bridge the religion faculty at Wofford. Memorials Wofford Board of Trustees from 2005- with your gift. 2015, Roebuck, S.C. Cannon was the 10, 2015, Jacksonville, N.C. Garrett retired to beginners and loved experiencing good may be directed to the Chris Barrett Fund 2013 and was instrumental in the cre- former owner of C.L. Cannon & Sons, in 2008 after practicing forensic pathology food and new restaurants. for Community Justice at Wofford. ation of the college’s Chinese language 46 47 A LETTER FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVERY ALUMNUS WANTED. EVERY (n) ALUMNUS NEEDED. Sustainability I am pleased to introduce myself as the Wofford College Alumni Association president, the first popularly elected president of the association. the ability to be sustained, supported, A native of West Columbia, S.C., and a 1983 Wofford graduate, I have more than 30 years of experience in higher education, specifically upheld or confirmed in financial aid administration. I currently serve as manager of technology services for the Office of Student Financial Services at Midlands Technical College. I have served as a board member of the Pink and Green Community Service Foundation and Teach the Truth Ministries, and I have been a loyal member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority for 36 years. I could not be prouder of the college’s accomplishments. Wofford College’s transformative educational opportunities have resulted in more than 16,700 living alumni who excel in various careers and who are making their communities better places. The alumni board represents each and every one of you, and we are eager to enthusiastically serve our college and students with your help. My mission as board president is to engage Wofford alumni in a manner that honors the past, present and future of the institution, while pursuing new initiatives, new faces and making a new commitment to alumni awareness and the association. I hope to gain a new connection with current students, who I like to think of as “future alumni.” We will continue to work toward building a strong Wofford network, increasing alumni engagement, fostering student recruitment and raising support for the college through advancement. Lifelong engagement with the college offers opportunities to have fun, meet lots of great people and give back to your alma mater! Here are a few specific things you can do to help: • Attend alumni events. • Consider Wofford graduates for jobs or internship experiences. • Visit the campus and talk with students about your career. • Visit the Wofford website so you can talk with others about what’s happening on campus. • Encourage potential Terriers to choose Wofford by sharing your memories and experiences with them. • Organize an alumni gathering or game watch party. There’s much more to come, and the Wofford College Alumni Association invites your participation. Visitwofford. edu/alumni/WCAA to learn more. Also feel free to contact me at [email protected] or Debbi Thompson ’88, director of alumni and parents programs, at [email protected] to get involved. Vicki R. Muller ’83 President, Wofford College Alumni Association

UPCOMING WOFFORD COLLEGE ALUMNI EVENTS: Visit wofford.edu/alumni for more information. wofford.edu/supportwofford APRIL 11-17 University Club @ RBC Heritage Golf Tournament JUNE 20 Houston Astros MLB Game #SUPPORTWOFFORD | APRIL 13 Florence Alumni/Admission Gathering JUNE 22 Texas Rangers MLB Game Your annual gifts to The Wofford Fund and Terrier Club ombinec with gifts to APRIL 21 Thermal Belt Alumni Gathering AUG. 25 Spartanburg Area Surf & Turf APRIL 28 Terrier Club Midlands Invitational SEPT. 23-24 Family Weekend the endowment to sustain Wofford College. Thank you! APRIL 29 Orange County, CA Alumni Gathering OCT. 21-22 Homecoming APRIL 30 Los Angeles Alumni Gathering MAY 6 Spartanburg Criterium Visit wofford.edu/alumni/travelopportunities for more information about opportunities to travel with the Terriers: MAY 14-15 Commencement/Class of 1966 50th Reunion APRIL 24 – MAY 5, 2016 - Mediterranean Passage MAY 19 Terrier Club Coaches Classic Golf Invitational OCT. 2-10, 2016 - Autumn in America’s Heartland MAY 21 Carowinds Family Day

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GETTING THEIR HANDS DIRTY WHILE LEARNING ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP Students in Dr. Terry Ferguson’s advanced environmental studies course take a break from their research and writing to dig around in the courtyard behind the Black Science Annex. ON THE COVER