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FEATURES

LET'S GET SMALL 2 The Furman chemistry department takes a giant leap into the tiny world of nanotechnology. by Sarah Webb

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD 8 An alum's perspective on science education, based on her work at an Ivy League institution. By Robin McGary Herrnstein

PLAYING HER SHOTS 14 Talent, intelligence and strong business skills have made Cindy Davis one of the golf industry's leading lights. by Todd Schwartz

A MESSAGE OF HOPE 20 Kelly Clem's inspiring story of faith, strength and healing. by Karen Guth

DRAMATIC DEBUT 22 A 2005 Furman graduate is set to take center stage in a touring Broadway production. by Jim Stewart

FURMAN REPORTS 24

PHILANTHROPY 30

ATHLETICS 32

ALUMNI NEWS 34

THE LAST WORD 48

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By Sarah Webb

Furman chemistry professors and students delve into the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology.

In the last two years, Laura Glish has spent more hours than she can count in the Plyler Hall basement. The gregarious chemistry major has not been hiding from anyone; she's been studying the topography of tiny surfaces. Using an atomic force microscope, she generates pictures that resemble meter, 0.00000003937 of an inch, Before nanotechnology became the relief maps, but of an area 1/1 0,000th or 0.000000001 of a meter.) latest buzzword, Hanks and his students the size of a pinhead. The whims of this In projects that parallel the National had engineered plastics that conduct sensitive and fragile instrument require Nanotechnology Initiative that provides electricity. These types of materials patience and quiet. "I used to get in funding for research, faculty and students have recently become hot commodities trouble my freshman year for too much at Furman have been working on new in the engineering push toward nano­ talking," Glish, a senior, admits. materials for electronics and on tiny devices. Trad itional silicon chips that But her images allow her colleagues silver particles that could someday serve power today's gadgets can be made to actually see the fruits of their work, as biosensors. But on top of that, nano­ only so small and in a restricted number a critical component of a growing field technology research at Furman is already of shapes. With efficient conducting of science that focuses on examining shedding light on such things as the plastics, engineers could eventually and designing materials smaller than metalized films on top of Pringle's cans, construct electronics that are both most of us can even imagine. as well as other products that we take lighter and smaller than we have today. "Nanotechnology" - the science for granted in our daily lives. Of critical importance to nanotech of materials between 1 and 100 nano­ research has been the discovery that meters - is widely considered in science in chemistry, the whole is not necessarily and technology circles to be one of the Former and equal to the sum of its parts. Scientists next great movements in research. current students have found that small groupings of a few Originally used by Eric Drexler to describe recognize chemistry atoms do not behave in the same way the science of tiny robots and machines, professor Tim Hanks as larger chunks visible to the naked the term "nanotechnology" has broad­ by his crazy Hawaiian shirts and eye. Instead of looking like the ring on ened to include the investigation of Birkenstocks worn with socks. In your finger, gold nanoparticles 1/3,000th materials just a few atoms or molecules scientific circles, however, Hanks the width of a human hair are actually wide, and the study of new materials has built a niche within the growing field purple - and they have unusual chemical that could one day give you a cell of novel materials, an essential compo­ and electronic properties. phone the size of your fingernail. nent of nanotechnology research. He's "The color depends on how big (A nanometer is equal to 0.001 micro- developing new chemical compounds they are, not what they're made of," to serve as the foundation for the circuits, Hanks says. Because of the relative fabrics and medical technology of the number of atoms on the surface of such

Images fr om an atomic fo rce microscope, future. small particles, they could make faster clockwise fr om top left: Five-micron image Hanks talks optimistically of a future capacitors for electronics, allow chem­ of an additive blooming to the surface of of tiny robots and minuscule computers ists to synthesize molecules in new polyethylene; two-micron image of bundles made of fabric-like materials sewn into ways, or serve as biological tags for of polyethylene strands; 40-micron image clothing, but his primary interest is in new medical applications. of a polymer with imbedded crystals; DNA Bringing together new materials strands immobilized on mica. A micron the materials that could move these equals one-millionth of a meter. Images technologies from science fiction to for electronics and circuitry could courtesy Laura Wr ight's research group. science fact. form the basis for all kinds of imbedded

3 Using a microscope and laser, Caroline Ritchie and Jeff Petty view and count silver nanoclusters bound to DNA.

at Clemson University, Hanks is working on a project that would imbed these coating molecules as sensors inside plastic materials, allowing researchers to test strain within the plastics as they work with them. Such sensors would give researchers immediate feedback about how materials are responding and at what point they might be failing.

One of the most challenging principles of nanotechnology has nanoelectronics, such as a mini­ together, the more options they will have been the way it breaks computer, or for an implantable biochip to build structures on those foundations. down traditional barriers between the that might monitor blood glucose in To create a variety of structures that fields of biology, chemistry and physics. a diabetic patient. Hanks and his are held together more strongly, Hanks Biology serves as a model set of tools research team of students and has altered the chemistry of the coating that work on nanoscale. Cells contain postdoctoral associates have been on the nanoparticles. By making coat­ the blueprint genes leading to proteins, developing ways to bring these tiny ings that can be chemically bonded to and those tiny proteins are like miniature pieces of gold nanoparticles together each other using ultra-violet light, he factories, constantly processing food in planned patterns. and his students can "write" with nano­ and carrying out the work of growing, Each nanoparticle is surrounded particles. This flexibility to arrange the moving and reproducing. by a coating, or a layer of chains of atoms nanoparticles in different ways could Chemists have always worked with that prevents the gold nanoparticles give chemists and engineers greater atoms and molecules but without the from forming a larger hunk of metal. tools to work with on a nanoscale. specific control to make individual mole­ This coating also helps to bring the "You use the trick of self-assembly cules do what they want them to do. nanoparticles together in space in to get these things to organize and then Physicists have helped the process of a process called self-assembly, through you use light to lock them into place," analyzing and understanding the unusual which they arrange themselves to form Hanks says. "You can make a more properties of these materials. Success a weak surface a single unit thick. The robust structure." Using different in nanotechnology involves developing surfaces consist of nanoparticles strung patterns of light in different situations comfort with elements of all three fields together to form a platform, like the gives researchers another tool to create in new and creative ways. foundation of a house. The more flexi­ specific patterns of nanoparticles Professor Jeff Petty and his students bility researchers have to arrange those tailored to a particular application. are investigating silver nanoparticles, atoms and the more tightly they're held In collaboration with professors using Mother Nature to help them in the

4 Known for his colorful persona lity, distinctive attire and innovative mind, Tim Hanks has built a research niche within the field of novel materials·

form of DNA molecules. However, instead of using DNA for its original pur­ pose as a biological blueprint, Petty and his cohorts are using the spiral staircase structure of the molecule itself and the shapes from more than one DNA molecule when they come together. The DNA molecules form spaces that produce nanoparticles with specific numbers of silver atoms - anywhere from one to five atoms. "The evolution of this design is right on target," says Petty, a 1986 Furman graduate. "We kind of take and put things together and have some new ideas." Ritchie, who began working on this materials you can't see would challenge Petty and junior Caroline Ritchie are project during the summer after her even the best engineer. trying to understand how to control the freshman year, was excited to be "The bottom line is that we know number of silver atoms in each cluster. involved in research so early in her atoms exist but we have never actually But they already see interesting potential college career. In November 2004, seen them," Hanks says. "But the atomic applications of the nanoclusters. she won a second place award for force microscope, even though it oper­ For one, the silver clumps bind only a presentation at a regional meeting ates on a very different principle, lets to certain sequences of DNA, making of the American Chemical Society. you literally see atoms. And that has them a possible sensor for genes that "I enjoy putting all of the stuff I learn completely transformed our under­ are involved in a disease. Even better, in classes to a practical use," she says. standing." once Petty and his students can control Laboratory courses are full of experi­ Instead of magnifying with light, the size, the smaller nanoclusters glow ments that people have done before, she the way a microscope would, the atomic one color, while the larger ones glow adds, "but when you're doing research force microscope (AFM) is a tiny lever another. The color difference gives you can discover whole new things." with a probe on its underside. The probe them two different tools to track where runs along the surface that you're molecules are moving within a cell. examining, and the lever moves in In addition, cells are notoriously The critical response to the surface, like a needle finicky about what molecules they'll challenge in making on a record player. A tiny laser reflects absorb from the outside. The DNA nanotechnology work off the top of the lever, and the angle could serve as a packaging material has been the lack of tells the height of the sample. A computer to introduce these nanoclusters into proper tools to allow scientists to catch then processes this data into a kind a cell before releasing them to find a glimpse into the world of the minuscule. of surface map. their specific targets. And indeed, building something with Because of her knowledge of the

5 Laura Glish has become so proficient with the atomic force microscope that she has been asked to train her fe llow students in its use-

need to analyze some plastic coatings for glass that will make of their polymers it bulletproof. (repeating patterns But in addition to the very practical of small molecules research that students working on these strung together in long projects are able to do, they have the chains), Laura Glish chance to see how their work applies first took on the project outside the academic laboratory. of working with the Students involved in the project with AFM in the Plyler Hall Mitsubishi actually go to the plant and basement during the watch the molten plastic being stretched summer after her and flattened. "The students going freshman year. Glish, to the pilot line, their eyes just get huge," who conducts research Wright says. " 'Oh my goodness, is this with both Wright and what industry does? Wow, I never AFM, chemistry professor Laura Wright Hanks, learned all about the AFM from knew.' " is nanotechnology's eyes at Furman. Wright, but is using the images that she Wright and her collaborators at She first learned about the AFM in 1989, has visualized to help with the design Mitsubishi have set up a unique oppor­ when the technique was still very new, of new materials in the Hanks group. tunity for her research and for the com­ during a bus ride to a Gordon Confer­ Her work with the two different groups pany to gain useful insights. "Nobody ence, an annual forum where ground­ is symbolic of the interdependence else is doing AFM on samples like this, breaking research in biology, chemistry, that nanotechnology demands of where they know the total history of their the physical sciences and related tech­ researchers. sample. I know exactly which way the nologies is presented and discussed. Wright's expertise with the AFM has thing was stretched on the production She then spent a sabbatical year also opened scientific doors that she line. I know how much it was stretched. at the University of Arizona learning never expected, such as analyzing the I know which side was in contact with how to use it. polymers in plastic films and other pack­ air and which side hits the cooling drum, Recognizing the power of this tool, aging. Because the instrument allows and I can see the effects of the different she convinced chemistry department her and her students to look at the actual sides of the film and how it's produced. chair Lon Knight that such an instrument surfaces, she can give companies No one else has ever been able to was worth Furman's investment. Given a birds-eye view of what these materials correlate that," she says. "It's just Wright's technical expertise with the look like up close. With the knowledge been such fun." AFM, almost all nanotechnology work gained from such research, companies Wright is on sabbatical this year and in the department crosses her doorstep can create packaging that keeps food plans to work part time for Mitsubishi. for her input and hands-on assistance fresh by allowing certain molecules in In other collaborations, David in analyzing new materials. and keeping others out. In their work Johnson '04 worked with researchers Because of the availability of the with Mitsubishi Polyester Films in Greer, at Michelin to determine how different AFM at Furman and the Hanks group's S.C., Wright's group has also studied layers of rubber in tires came together.

6 With the help of Laura Wright's research, companies can create packaging that best protects and preserves their products.

Johnson also worked with Kemet Electronics to study the smoothness of the metallic inks the company was printing on its electrodes. "I'm a pretty practical-minded person. The most interesting thing to me was the end result," says Johnson, a Fulbright Fellow in Germany in 2004- 05 who is now a researcher at Georgia Tech. "My roommates have Michelin tires, and I might have had something to do with developing them." Bob Posey '69, a staff chemist at Mitsubishi Polyester Films, brought Wright some samples at an early AFM has analyzed. This summer she worked still uncertain as to whether she'd prefer training session that Furman sponsored on a completely different project in the a career in research or academics. for local industry representatives. He Hanks group, studying different types About the future of nanotechnology, marvels at how careful Wright and her of bonding by growing crystals and however, she is anything but undecided. students are and how fruitful the col­ doing computer modeling. But her AFM "I really think it's going to be - well, it laboration has been. skills did not go to waste, as she con­ is already, I think - the next huge thing "Laura's good about not reading tinued to run samples for Wright and in science, and a lot of research and into these images that you get from helped train the next generation of money and energy are going into making an AFM," he says. "If you want to see Furman's AFM users. things smaller and making things faster," something there, you can probably see While developing her technical she says. "But I think it's just a field that it. The trick is, is it real? She's good expertise, Glish has also established more people will get into in the next few about sorting all of that out." close working relationships with her two years when they really learn about all advisors. "Dr. Wright is like my mom the amazing things that you can do." away from home," she says. "She's For Furman become a mentor to me, and I adore The author, who graduated from Furman students, the nanotech­ her." She describes Hanks as a "kooky" in 1996 with degrees in chemistry and nology push represents guy: "He's an amazing chemist, and he German, spent a year as a Fulbright an opportunity to do thinks so outside the box that it's scary. Fe llow in Germany before earning many different types of research during But he's a smart guy and really friendly, a Ph.D. in chemistry from Indiana their undergraduate careers. and it's just really been a good environ­ University. She lives in New York City In addition to learning how to use ment for me personally." and works as a fre e-lance science writer. the AFM, Glish has synthesized some Glish is considering graduate work She has written fo r Discover, Astronomy of the same polymer materials that she in chemistry or materials science but is and Science News for Kids.

7 Th�cientific

An astronomer describes her role in developing a course designed to instill in students the 'habits of mind' they need to better understand the world.

BY ROBIN MCGARY HERRNSTEIN

Editor's Note: Science and curriculum are among the hottest topics on the Furman campus today. The university is conducting a thorough reassessment of its curriculum (including General Education Requirements) and also finalizing plans for a new science complex that will foster interdisciplinary exploration and collaborative research. Given this state of affairs, we sought someone who could comment on such issues as the importance of scientific literacy and the value of cross-disciplinary study from a liberal arts perspective. We found Robin McGary Herrnstein '98, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard University. An active researcher, she has worked at a variety of sites, including the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia (right), which is operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. For the past two years she was also deeply involved in the development of a Columbia University course geared to help students apply the basic tools of science to expand and strengthen their knowledge of the world. Her insights follow.

It is 9:20 a.m. on a Monday morning in early May. I am sitting at a desk at the front of a classroom while 80 Columbia University students (40 of whom are my own) are diligently working on their final exams. They are a diverse group, with intended majors ranging from Baltic history to mathematics and modern literature. However, the students are not the only ones that are nervous. I have my usual final exam butterflies as well. Mostly, I wonder: Will they do well? Have they really learned something? Will they actually use it after this course? Will just a few of them look at the world a little diffe rently from now on? In other words, I am wondering if this course and my teaching have been successful, and whether the students have learned the life skills that I have tried to teach them. What is this course that I feel is so critical for their futures? It's called "Frontiers of Science," and the life skills that I hope they have mastered are the tools of science. Science is universally accepted as a key element of a liberal arts education. However, the form in which science is taught varies widely among institutions. Many liberal arts schools, including Furman, have incorporated science into the curriculum by requiring students to take a certain number of science courses as a prerequisite for graduation. Students choose topics that interest them the most - and then, it is hoped, they learn the fundamental ideas in these disciplines. Another common approach in the teaching of science is to focus on the philosophy or history of a specific subject. As a scientist, I do not findeither of these approaches appropriate. Studying the philosophy of science is very different from doing science, just as studying the philosophy of writing is very different from picking up a pen and composing a novel. Courses in the history of a science may fo cus on great discoveries, but they too have drawbacks. One of the defining characteristics

8 of science is that it is constantly building on the discoveries of in order to understand the physics built upon it, it is unfair to those who have come before. As a result, science has come a long study his accomplishments without considering the progress way since the days of Galileo, Newton and even Einstein. In fact, that has been made in physics and astronomy over the last 75 every current Furman student probably knows more about the to 100 years. universe than did any of these men. I like to think of these three approaches as the "facts," To day, for example, it is common knowledge that there are the "philosophy" and the "story." Together, they comprise galaxies outside our own. However, this discovery wasn't made nearly 100 percent of all liberal arts course requirements until the 1920s and was unknown even to Einstein in the early in the sciences. But are they the only ways to approach days of the 20th century. Therefore, while it is certainly general science education at the undergraduate level? necessary to understand Einstein's theory of special relativity Perhaps not.

9 Citizens. But how does science fit in to this idea? Do we simply want students to have an appreciation for science? Do they need some basic knowledge in one or more specific fields? Or is there some­ thing more that we can teach them? It is common knowledge that American students lag behind their counterparts around the world when it comes to science and mathematics. This fact should be of concern not only to scientists, but to the country as a whole. Without basic science literacy, citizens must rely on the words of others, as opposed to formulating their own opinions. They must simply accept the scientific claims that are presented to them through the media. Such reliance on outside sources can make people susceptible to gimmicks, deception and misunderstandings. Suppose you hear a two-minute story on the evening news announcing a possi­ ble breakthrough in treating cancer. Should you consider the new treatment? Or per­ haps you read a news item announcing the discovery of a correlation between some environmental factor - let's say a favorite baseball team -and a child's ability to succeed in school. Should you automatically encourage your daughter to drop the Braves and become a Red Sox fan? To answer these questions, you need the basic tools of science. You need to know how to examine and interpret data. Is the result significant? Did they test the new cancer drug on enough people? What other factors might be causing the observed correlation between supporting certain baseball teams and grades in school? These are questions that all of us should ask. Most scientists ask them almost as second nature; we are, after all, a skeptical group. It's not that we believe everyone else is doing shoddy research. Instead, as scientists, it is our job to ques­ tion, to check and, ultimately, to discover In August 2003, I was hired as a post­ teach a new course for first-year students for ourselves if the data are convincing. doctoral Science Fellow in Astronomy called "Frontiers of Science." at Columbia University. You may be asking, "Why do we The desire to instill in students the At Columbia, I also joined a group need a new approach to science educa­ critical thinking skills and quantitative of like-minded scientists in an experiment tion?" In answering this, we must first tools that scientists use to look at the world to see if there is a better way to approach consider the objectives of a liberal arts led the science faculty at Columbia to science education at a liberal arts college. education. develop "Frontiers of Science" as a new My role during the past two years was to The primary objective of liberal arts core course for first-year students. Rather continue and expand my research in programs is to produce well-rounded than focusing on facts or stories, this course astronomy - and to help design and graduates who will become productive focuses on the skills used by scientists

10 of the structure of the core program at Columbia, all first-year students - even the roughly one-third who plan to major in mathematics or science - take "Fron­ tiers of Science" (along with eight other core courses). While this approach differs from Furman's, which allows students to select from an assortment of General Education courses, it raises an interesting question: Can a core science course offer anything of value to science majors? I believe it can. One of the main goals of a liberal arts college is to produce well-rounded graduates. As did all of my Furman classmates from the mid-1990s, I found myself taking a wide variety of classes as an under­ graduate: French, religions of the world, modern Japanese history, and others. However, the one area in which I was not especially well-rounded was science. As a physics major, I fulfilled my General Education science requirement with classes in my major. As a result, I did not take a single class in biology, geology or even chemistry while at to advance our knowledge of the world yet! However, once they develop an Furman. In graduate school, I became around us. appreciation for this idea, I believe they even more specialized. I focused on Te rmed the "Scientific Habits of find science more exciting. astronomy, then radio astronomy, then Mind," these skills include graph reading, radio emission from the center of the estimation techniques, basic statistics, One of the most unique characteristics Milky Way galaxy, until I eventually correlation and causation, proxies, models of "Frontiers" is that each professor defended a thesis on the molecular and data analysis. Students learn these teaches every subject. Over the past two environment around the supermassive skills by studying current research in fo ur years I taught stellar astronomy, environ­ black hole at the Galactic Center. "hot" fields, such as conservation biology, mental biology, global climate change, My story is not unique. Scientific brain and vision, global climate change, the anatomy and physiology of the brain fields, and the scientists who work in and the evolution of language. Once they and its relation to vision and language, them, are becoming increasingly special­ complete the course, the theory goes, they the fundamental networks of the human ized. This specialization is necessary should be able to apply the skills they body, and more. While this can be dis­ because of the vast amount of knowledge learn to their lives. concerting at first(to both instructor and rapid pace of discoveries in each field. Not only does the design of "Frontiers" and students), the idea is that as a Ph.D. But does specialization mean that prepare students to approach the world in scientist you have mastered the "Habits a geologist must completely lose touch a more quantitative manner, but it also of Mind" and can apply them to fields with current research in astronomy, gives them an accurate picture of what outside your expertise. chemistry or biology? And, if so, is science and scientists are really like. Most students respond positively the abandonment of all other sciences For one thing, the idea that unexplained to this approach, and many say that they really in the best interest of a geologist, scientific mysteries still exist is often lost learn a lot by watching the way I approach or of geology in general? in introductory science courses. While a new scientific idea or question. What Since becoming involved in fo cusing on current "frontiers," students questions do I ask? What do I believe? "Frontiers," I have learned (and taught!) become involved in the debates and What makes me skeptical? In some ways, evolutionary biology, Earth-climate, the questions that occupy the research time my own lack of expertise may be the most evolution of language in humans, and the of their instructors. Early in the term, efficientway to convey the elements of chemical processes that regulate the net­ students often can't understand why their scientific thinking to undergraduate works in our brains and our cells. These instructors don't know all the answers. students. interdisciplinary opportunities have been It takes time for them to accept that some One other fe ature of "Frontiers" among the most rewarding aspects of my questions simply haven't been answered makes it an unusual course. As a result job. I have renewed my general interest experience if it is carefully designed so as not to be a general survey course. In "Frontiers," we do not try to cover all of science. Rather, we focus on a few hot topics. The research we study is cutting­ edge; few (if any) students examined these topics in high school. In fact, we often use articles from recent issues of Nature, or even unpublished work by our col­ leagues. This "frontier" approach produces science majors with an understanding of important current questions and challenges in fields other than their own. The course's structure also offers students interested in the sciences a unique opportunity to see current research in several different fields before beginning their own major. The focus on research gives them a sense of what it is like to actually be a professional biologist, geologist or astronomer. What is it like to work in a lab, to do field work in East Africa, to analyze data from the Hubble Space Te lescope? Students are invariably amazed to discover that the majority of my research time as an astronomer is spent in my office in front of a computer rather than on a distant mountaintop. In fact, I spend only a tiny fraction of time gathering data (and even this can often be done remotely, with the data being sent to my computer via e-mail). The analysis and interpretation of the data take the majority of my time. With a better knowledge of the process of research in a variety of fields, first-year science majors can make a more informed decision when they choose the field in which they want to major. I have seen more than one student change his or her intended science major as a result of this course. Who knows ...if I had taken "Frontiers," perhaps I would now be writing this article as a climatologist or behavioral psychologist!

in all science - and some fields that certainly would not have met otherwise. The "Frontiers" approach is far from never interested me before, such as The toughest questions I have been asked complete. Although we have learned a biology and geology, now seem to about astronomy have come from biol­ lot about science education in the past two be the most exciting. ogists and geologists. This interaction has years, there is ample room for improvement. The cross-disciplinary structure of caused me to look at my fieldand my The course is certain to evolve over the "Frontiers" also encourages interaction research in a new light - and to remember next few years, as we continue to seek the among the scientists involved in the the importance of keeping the big picture best way to get our ideas across to students. course. In the past two years, I have in mind while conducting my own research. Regardless of the final outcome for worked with scientists from fields outside I believe undergraduate science ma­ "Frontiers," I think there is a growing physics and astronomy whom I almost jors also benefit from a cross-disciplinary feeling at many universities (including

12 In Townes' footsteps

When working in astrophotography as a freshman at Furman, I never thought that I was taking my first steps toward becoming an astronomer. And when, as a graduate student at Harvard, I decided to study molecular emissions from the center of the Milky Way galaxy, little did I know that I was following in the footsteps of Charles Townes - arguably Furman's most illustrious graduate. Townes is best known for his groundbreaking work in the development of the maser and laser, which earned him the Nobel Prize in physics in 1964. However, few people are aware of his work in astronomy. Although I knew about Dr. Townes as an undergraduate - after all, most of the prize lectures occurred in Plyler Hall's Townes Auditorium - I did not appreciate his contributions to astronomy until I was in graduate school. When I chose to work with Dr. Paul Ho of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the first paper he had me read was titled "Interstellar Ammonia" - by Ho and Townes. The paper covered the physics of emission from molecules of ammonia that are found in dense clouds of gas where stars are formed. I would be looking at emission from these molecules as part of my thesis. The connections didn't end there. Not only did I observe molecular emission at microwave wavelengths from ammonia molecules, I used this emission to study the structure and The author visits Atacama Desert in Chile, site ofthe Atacama kinematics of gas clouds near the supermassive black hole at Large Millimeter Array telescope. the Milky Way's Galactic Center. It turned out that the Galactic Center was one of Townes' specialties, and I came across his name many times as I was doing my research. early in his career. In fact, it was during his stint at Columbia In March of this year, I attended a conference on the Galactic that he developed the maser, using ammonia gas. Once again, Center held at the University of California-Santa Barbara, where I had unknowingly followed in his footsteps. I was scheduled to give the opening talk. As I ate a bagel and I have always enjoyed sharing a Furman connection with set up my laptop, I looked into the audience. There was Charles Dr. Townes. His continued support of science at Furman - Townes! We had met a few times before, but I had never pre­ including his generous gift for the new science complex - sented my research to him. Fortunately he received my work is a true testament to the fondness with which he views his favorably, although not without asking some penetrating questions alma mater. I hope that, in this regard, I will once again follow (as he did on a number of occasions throughout the conference). his lead and be able to give something back to Furman After my talk we were discussing our common backgrounds, in the future. and he pointed out that he, too, had spent time at Columbia - Robin McGary Herrnstein '98

Furman) that the science component of versity, the ideas and goals of a skill­ Th e author graduated summa cum liberal arts requirements should be care­ based science course can be applied in laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Furman fully considered and modifiedto reflect a variety of university settings, and even with degrees in mathematics and physics. the changing needs of students. It has in high schools. Ultimately, I believe that While doing her graduate work she was been rewarding to be a part of the develop­ students who emerge from college a Harvard Merit Fellow and recipient ment and implementation of one college's equipped with the quantitative tools and of the Harvard Te aching Award. To attempt at a new approach to science critical thinking skills associated with learn more about her work, visit her education. science will have a great advantage in Web site at http://www.astro.columbia. While the implementation of such the increasingly complex and changing edu/-herrnstein. a course must be tailored to each uni- world in which we live.

13

AFTER FAILING TO EARN HER LPGA TOUR CARD, FORMER ALL-AMERICAN GOLFER CINDY DAVIS FIGURED SHE WAS OUT OF THE GAME FOR GOOD.

NOW SHE'S HEAD OF NIKE GOLF.

BY TODD SCHWARTZ

1. ADDRESS TH "She's somewhat of a workaholic," the American Junior Golf Association. eball , says Palmer, her mentor and former boss. A few colleges began to take notice.

Oregon has entire towns smaller than "She's also very smart and very talented." "My dad told me that if I wanted to the world headquarters campus of sports Which is how you get to be one of go to a school out of state, I'd better find giant Nike. On a lush green site in the the brightest lights in the golf industry - a scholarship," says Davis with a smile.

Portland suburb of Beaverton, gleaming without ever once actually looking for "We looked at several opportunities and buildings named for such Nike luminaries a job in the golf industry. chose Furman because it was such as Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm and Tiger a strong academic school." Woods rise amid fountains, rolling lawns 2. TAKJ THE �Lf.l B BACK LEVEL It also didn't hurt that one of Davis' and a man-made lake. It's a stunning ANr:SLe auy. heroes, Beth Daniel, now a Ladies Profes­ place to work. sional Golf Association Hall of Fame

Too bad Cindy Davis' office isn't there. On those long warm days, when her member, was a 1978 Furman grad. And A short swoosh to the west, in a pale­ family had come down from their home that the Furman women's team had won by-comparison building called The Rogue, in Bowie, Md., to summer in Myrtle Beach, the national championship in 1976. And is where Davis calls her shots. No matter. S.C., Davis was as bored as only a 13- that one day her phone rang and it was One of the golf industry's most respected year-old separated from her friends can Betsy King '77, then a fast-rising pro and executives, friend to links legends includ­ be. They were staying next to a golf today another LPGA Hall of Famer, calling ing Nancy Lopez and Arnold Palmer, course, so, motivated by ennui and to personally recruit her. former top NCAA Division I golfer and, exercise, she and her sister took up "That was very exciting," Davis says, since January of this year, the U.S. the game that their dad played. "and I liked the fact that Furman was general manager of Nike Golf, Davis Blessed with a lot of athletic ability a small school with very high standards. doesn't care that much about her office, - which wags and certain John Daly Not to mention nice weather and its own anyway. As she has since she was the fans might claim has little to do with golf golf course! Everything just seemed only girl on her high school golf team - - Davis was immediately good at a to fit." and as she has since she was captain game in which few people are immedi­ So, in 1980, Davis found herself on of the Furman women's team in the early ately good. Soon she was on the only the Bermuda-grass fairways of the Furman 1980s - Davis saves her focus for results. golf team her high school fielded: the Golf Course, with the Blue Ridge foothills

And focus is something this 43-year­ boys' team. By 16, she was playing on and some very good golfers around old business leader knows how to do. the pre-eminent junior amateur golf tour, her. By the time she graduated with

15 an economics degree in 1984, she had gically. So it's little wonder that when

been named an All-American three times, not one but two people (who didn't know

shot a series of great rounds to finish each other) called and said that they'd second in the 1983 NCAA tournament, heard about a new job at the LPGA and

and found one of her first and fondest thought of her, she couldn't say no.

mentors: coach Mic Potter. "At that time," Davis explains, "almost "Cindy is one of my all-time favorite all of the LPGA staff was dedicated to

student-athletes," says Potter, who this running and marketing the pro tour. There

summer left Furman after 23 years as was a less known and less emphasized

women's coach to take the same job at part of their business, a division for

the University of Alabama. "She worked women who are club and teaching pros, hard and excelled at everything she did, and they needed someone to come in

whether it was school or golf. Cindy and build that side. My first thought

was instrumental in turning our program was, 'What fun!' "

around in the early '80s. Her scores were "I hired Cindy, and she did a great a major factor, but her leadership and job," remembers former LPGA commis­ As a college junior Cindy Davis placed recruiting ability helped give Furman sioner Charles Mechem, another of the second in the NCAA golf tournament. the total package." people Davis cites as a mentor. "What

"Mic really developed me as a player," you see upon first meeting Cindy is what

Davis answers, "both as a swing coach says. "At Furman I had taken the tests you get. She's intelligent, decisive, direct and a mental coach. He also helped me to go on to business school, which is what and very professional. All of those traits

develop as a human being. He's very happened. I never get wistful about not came through."

good at what he does, and he stands playing on the tour. The business side Davis set to work creating education

for all the right things." was the right path for me. Better for and training programs and other events

Davis also discovered something me than going out there and teeing for club and teaching pros. She was

else that would follow her through life: it up every day." successful enough that in 1994 she was Team was her thing. "I loved playing The path took her to the University asked to take over marketing and com­

college golf, and the part I loved the most of Maryland, where she earned an M.B.A. munications for the pro tour as well.

was being part of the team," she says. degree in 1987, concentrating on market­ "I remember the first player meeting

"I really enjoyed our mission, our tradition, ing and finance. Her first job was in sales I went to," says Davis. "I saw all these our community." and promotions with Hallmark Cards. amazing golfers, including people I'd

What came next? Since her teens, By 1992 she was the director of marketing competed with in college, some former Davis had thought about turning pro. and communications at American Indem­ teammates even. I was struck by how

Watching tournament players on tele­ nity, part of the Dun & Bradstreet Corpora­ magical it was to marry a business career

vision, particularly Nancy Lopez, who tion. Beyond kicking a few surprised with the game that meant so much to

would one day become a close friend, male behinds at corporate golf events, me growing up. I'd really been blessed."

Davis "couldn't help having those Davis was out of the game. By 1997, 13 years after leaving golf aspirations." "I really wanted to establish myself behind, Davis was vice president of the After leaving Furman, she played as a business person, not a golf person," LPGA. Then, a little more entrepreneurial

on the mini-tour, a group of second-tier she recalls. But without any encourage­ serendipity: She received another oppor­

tournaments where many young pros go ment on her part, golf was coming back tunity to create something from scratch. to find their games. After a few months into - you could even say rolling perfectly The Arnold Palmer Golf Company was

she went to qualifying school, a sort of onto the bentgrass green of - her life. looking for someone to develop, build, trial-by-fire during which, if you play well brand and market a new equipment divi­ enough, you earn your LPGA tour card, 3. KEEP YOUR HEArStiII ' sion. And it didn't hurt that it would be a one-year passport to the big leagues built around one of Davis' golf icons,

of women's golf. In graduate school, Davis' favorite Nancy Lopez. Davis missed the cut - the first in class was entrepreneurship. She was She accepted the job as executive a series of lucky breaks in her career. drawn to the challenge of starting from vice president and general manager of

"It was a blessing in disguise," she an idea, building a team, thinking strate- Nancy Lopez Golf in June of 1997. By

16 October, she was deep in the corporate Palmer equipment line, a golf bag division The worst of times was when she equivalent of a buried lie in a nasty and the new Lopez line. At the time, had to shut down one of the company's sand trap. Davis concluded the company had but two factories, the one in Te nnessee that one viable option: rapidly build value had been making clubs for Palmer for

4. TURN YOUR SHOULDERS AND HIPS in those product lines and preserve the decades.

TO THE good names of the people involved, with "That was very difficult for Arnold," target . the eventual goal of selling the business. Davis recalls. "In those days building

"As you only find out when you get After less than a year at the company, golf clubs was a handcrafted art, forging inside, the company had a lot more fires Davis knew that if she did her job right, and grinding these gems, and some of going on than were apparent," Davis says she'd be unemployed in 12 months. those people had worked there for 30 in her characteristically considered way. "I classify that experience as my years or more. I remember Arnold got "Four or five months after I was hired, the second M.B.A.," Davis says. "To this very emotional that day. It was tough. president of the company was let go - day I will say that it was the best business And I had to have police protection, only a few weeks before we were set to experience I've ever had. The company which was pretty daunting." launch the new product line. We went was in distress, and you often discover For his part, Palmer remembers her ahead with our launch, and not long after the best business people when the situ­ strength: "Cindy impressed me as being that I was asked by the board chairman ation is tough. My colleagues and I at a very smart, astute businesswoman who and by Arnold Palmer to take over the Arnold Palmer took a journey together, made many personal sacrifices to accom­ entire business." went through a tough experience and plish her goals. She was very efficient And the business was in trouble. came out on the good side of it, I believe. and thorough. Her honesty and

Arnold Palmer Golf consisted of the It certainly wasn't easy." intelligence helped her tremendously."

17 "I've always felt that I know how That would be Mr. Palmer and cable TV male-dominated industry - a point Davis to generate revenue," Davis explains. entrepreneur Joe Gibbs, who co-founded dismisses quickly.

"The key to anything is having all the right The Golf Channel in 1995. "I want to see more women in leader­ people on the same team, and I've always As the century made the turn, Gibbs ship positions in every industry, not just

been fortunate to work with a lot of really had noticed what Davis was doing for this one," she says. "I feel a responsi­

talented people." Arnold Palmer Golf. When she became bility to help that happen in any way I

In the end, Davis, as president and available in late 1999, he offered her can. But personally, I've been blessed CEO, managed to bring the Arnold Palmer the next job for which she hadn't been with so many great opportunities - and

Golf Company back to the point where looking. terrific mentors who haven't cared about all of the divisions were successfully sold. "On the surface it was a completely my gender, only that I have delivered the

It was the kind of turnaround that could different business, and yet in many ways goods. In my opinion, it always comes

make good television. Which is where it wasn't so different," Davis says. "What down to this: If you don't produce, if

Davis went next. I liked was that it was a media business. you don't make it happen, it doesn't

I was responsible for overseeing all our matter who you are." 5. STAY BALANCED AS THE CLUB advertising sales, our pro-tour relation­ Davis made it happen over four

ACCELERATES INTO TH ships and events, our other special events successful years of growth at The Golf ()all . and our Web business. Once again, Channel, serving a client list led by major In some 100 million homes on four I couldn't say no." golf and travel companies. One of those

continents, it's now possible to watch Once again, she was often the only clients, an up-and-coming enterprise golf 24 hours a day. Who could have woman in the room. Which brings up the called Nike Golf, eventually came to know

first believed that anyone would want to? point of being one of the few females in a her well enough to offer her a dream job.

18 0 one N I K E m

longer distance. superior performance.

E El

acumen and a certain Eldrick Woods, one of my colleagues at Nike Golf, Stan 6. FOLLOW THROUG..ni g h , Nike is No. 1 globally in golf apparel, Grissinger, is also a Furman alum [Class No. 2 in footwear, and gaining on of '87]. Two Furman alums in the same With the exception of Hootie and the leaders in balls and clubs. company out in Portland is pretty cool for Augusta, just about everything in and It also doesn't hurt when magic a little school in South Carolina."

around golf is changing. Not so many happens. To day Davis plays golf only occasion­

decades ago, nearly all golf courses Remember this year's Masters? ally, and under new rules: "It has to be were private. Now 80 percent are Tiger's storied victory? His chip on 16, great people, a great course and great

public. To day, one of every five golfers the close-up of the golf ball, Nike "swoosh" weather. I enjoy the experience in a dif­ is a woman. front and center, teetering on the lip, then ferent way now, because I'm sure not

Te chnology in every aspect, from falling into the cup under a blazing, brand­ the player I used to be!"

balls to clubs to clothing, is making the ing sunshine? She spends more of her limited free

game easier and more accessible for If you don't remember, it is Cindy time training for her new sport: mara­ the average player, although the median Davis' job to see that you will. thoning. Good choice for somewhat

handicap remains about the same. If he "This job is the culmination of all of a workaholic, one might posit. "It's played the game today, Mark Twa in might my experience and interests," she says, a kind of crazy habit, I know," Davis

amend his take on golf from "a good walk, smiling in front of the framed bib worn concedes with detectable pride. spoiled" to "a good walk, made only by her caddy (and father) at the 1983 "It is no surprise to me that Cindy

slightly frustrating, in some very com­ U.S. Open. "I have an exceptional has accomplished all that she has in fortable shoes." opportunity to take the Nike brand and the business world," says Mic Potter. For professional players, the new bring it to the business in a way that "She is one of the best students ever technology and their growing athleticism resonates with golfers. I'm overseeing to go through the Furman program.

mean towering 330-yard drives (and the U.S. golf business, which really means Combine that with a knack for making that's just Michelle Wie) and rampant overseeing five different businesses - the right decision at the right time, and

grousing from traditionalists that their footwear, apparel, clubs, balls and bags, tremendous people skills, and you have beloved game is going to hell in a carry and accessories - which are all at very a leader." bag . Courses designed for the players different stages in terms of market share "She will be successful in whatever of yesterday are beginning to look like and growth. That's interesting just endeavor she tackles," adds Arnold

pitch-and-putt layouts to today's pros. in itself." Palmer, going not very far out on the But modern golf is also somewhat It should be clear that Davis is not limb. stuck. Participation has remained flat, given to overstatement - probably a So look for the Cindy-and-Eidrick at around 25 million players, for several result of spending her formative years team to take Nike Golf to the head of years. Golfers who stop playing cite in the usually decorous quiet of the golf the pack. Then we can see what job expense, difficulty and time commitment course. In person, a close observer can that she isn't looking for will come next. as their chief complaints. tell that, indeed, this seems to be her

It was into this environment that dream job. The author is a free-lance writer in

Nike, the 8,000-pound gorilla of global Then comes what, for Davis, passes Portland, Ore. He claims he would sports, strode less than a decade ago. as a virtual outburst: "Let everyone know be a decent golfer if only golf courses

To day, thanks to its legendary marketing I'm still a proud Furman Paladin! And that curved endlessly to the right.

19 KELLY CLEM'S LIFE OFFERS TESTIMONY THAT, IN THE MIDST OF A CRISIS, GOD CAN PROVIDE THE ASSURANCE AND COMFORT WE NEED.

�y Haugh Clem's voice is full of joy. It wraps each of her words in a warmth and relish for life that hardly seems possible for someone who has endured such unimaginable tragedy. When she delivered her Religion-in-Life lecture to students and faculty gathered in Furman's Daniel Chapel on April 21, 2004, her voice conveyed the message she came to give. "Hope is a theme for me," she said. "Those are the lenses through which I choose to see life." Clem, who graduated from Furman in 1982 with a degree in psychology and went on to earn a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School (she also holds a master's degree in counseling), spoke about her experiences as a Methodist min­ ister and titled her lecture "Hope in the Midst of the Storm." We've all weathered a few "storms" in our lives, but for Clem, the storm was quite literal. In 1994, while she was serving as pastor of Goshen United Methodist Church in rural Piedmont, Ala., a tornado hit the church during the congregation's Palm Sunday worship service. The tornado took off the roof and knocked down the south and north walls of the church. Twenty members of the church died, including one of Clem's daughters, 4-year-old Hannah. Eighty-six others were injured. The questions quickly followed. Those who heard the news wondered, "Why?" "How could this happen during a worship service?" "Where was God?" But for Clem, there were even more important questions. "I don't think God calls for death," she said. "I don't think God made that tornado come to our church. I don't think it was any­ thing that we did wrong. We live in a natural world. Tornadoes and hurricanes come, and we can't control those things .... "A lot of times we ask, 'Why me? Why did this bad thing happen to me?' But I think God wants us to ask deeper questions. That is, what am I going to do about it? How am I going to re­ spond to what's happened to me? I have plenty to cry about. In fact, most of us have a bucket of tears we keep to ourselves. But I believe God has a bucket of blessings if we'll only look for them." Clem responded to the tragedy by looking for those blessings, despite her despair. "God did help us," she says today. "God gave us the strength to get through it, and that's no small thing. I look at what happened with sadness always, but also with deep, deep gratitude, because God was there to help us pick up the pieces." The community was inundated with phone calls and letters of support. Clem received one of the most assuring letters from one of her seminary professors at Duke, Stanley Hauerwas. To her and her husband, Dale, he wrote simply: "You are not alone." BY KAREN GUTH

And before the rubble had even been cleared, the Goshen all kinds of people enjoying the swings and the slides. I truly congregation expressed a desire to worship together for Easter. believe God is trying to send us a message that there is always "The biggest thing for me was that people called and said, 'We new life to be enjoyed every day of our lives." have to worship for Easter. We have to be together for Easter.' This recognition has given Clem a heightened sense of grati­ And at first I thought, 'Oh, gosh, we've lost our church. I don't tude for life and those she loves. "I've learned the deeper things have a job. I don't have a place to go and have a church. I don't in life from this. I've learned not to take life for granted, not have a parsonage anymore.' I couldn't imagine how we could to take my children for granted. I hug and kiss my children worship for Easter." and husband often, and I spend a lot of energy trying to keep But they did. At the time, Dale was a college minister; his the right balance of family and ministry." students brought fo lding chairs and a sound system to the church Since the tornado, Goshen United Methodist Church and parking lot. Someone erected a wooden cross, and the congrega­ Clem's family have experienced a great deal of new life . In July tion gathered on the lawn in the early morning. They faced the of 1996, the congregation celebrated the dedication of a new rubble, and a student sang "Holy Ground." Kelly opened the church building, built in the shape of a butterfly, a symbol of service with words from Romans that had been reverberating rebirth. The stained glassed window also pictures a butterfly in her head for days: and a rainbow, symbolizing hope. "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribu­ A few months later, the Clems' third daughter, Laurel Hope, lation, or distress, or persecution, or fam ine, or nakedness, or was born, joining older sister Sarah. And a few years later, the peril, or sword? ...For I am convinced that neither death, nor family followed a call to missions work in Lithuania through life ...nor things present, nor things to come ...nor anything the General Missions Board of Global Ministries of the United else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of Methodist Church. Their missionary service included language God in Christ Jesus our Lord." These words expressed her training, missionary training and church visitations within the conviction that "one of the greatest gifts of the Christian message United States. In Lithuania they served as pastors in five cities, is the assurance that we are not alone." established two new congregations and trained leaders and laity. But what affected her most that morning was the sunrise. Clem speaks with admiration of the people she met in Eastern "That said to me that it was a new day. God was still creating Europe who have endured tremendous hardship - concentration beauty. There was a newness and a freshness about life. That camps, exile in Siberia, religious oppression, the nuclear accident was the most significant thing for me that week - to see the sun in Chernobyl. These are people, she says, who have persevered rise, to stand there with my congregation, my family and friends through seemingly hopeless situations. Her ministry with them for Easter and to celebrate that the resurrection of Christ is real." deepened her understanding of hope. "I can see more clearly that we live in a world that is desperate /0 I em also responded to the tragedy by celebrating the joy fo r a message of hope," Clem says. "The people of Lithuania U Hannah had brought to her life. She describes Hannah had lost so much during the Soviet era, and they were hungry as a handful, a precocious and exuberant child who taught her fo r a message of hope." a lot about spirituality. She recalls how Hannah would throw The Clems have since returned to Alabama and continued a ball into the air and get mad at God for not catching it, or swing to experience new life in their ministries. Dale is pastor of on the swing set and imagine she was getting closer to heaven. a church in Huntsville, and Kelly is planting a new church On one occasion Clem walked into a room to find Hannah in Decatur - called "Hopesprings." talking aloud to someone. When she asked Hannah whom she She says, "When I was asked to give a metaphor for my was talking to, Hannah replied as though the answer was obvious: new church, all I could think of was seedlings. We were just tiny ''I'm talking to God!" seeds being sown everywhere, germinating slowly but surely." Hannah's deep spirituality showed in her love for the natural And as she looks ahead, what does she envision? Tr ue to her world. She often gathered acorns to give as gifts. She loved see­ conviction, she sees a future filled with hope. "We just keep look­ ing the purples and pinks in the twilight sky, and she delighted ing for God, everywhere we turn," she says. "For me, and for us in rainbows and in climbing trees. It is these very things that as Christians, there's hope in any situation ....God has promised offer Clem hope and remind her of Hannah's love for God and us a future with hope. It's all in the way we look for God, and the natural world. look for signs of hope." "After Hannah died," she says, "I found myself drawn to any sign of new life: the pansies she had planted which kept The author, a 2001 Furman graduate, spent the 2004-05 blooming all summer, the oak tree seedlings where she used to academic year as an intern in the Furman Chaplains Office. plant acorns, and just anything that came out of the ground. We Holder of a master's degree in religion from Harvard Un iversity, built a wonderful playground in her memory, and we Jove seeing she is pursuing a Ph.D. at the Un iversity of Virginia.

21 Dramati

ValQidAllen Fox's Furman resume reads like that of your typical, highly involved college

student. It includes:

• A summer internship in Washington with

Georgia Congressman Nathan Deal.

• Work with Furman's student activities board,

student government and Orientation staff.

• Study abroad in London and Brussels.

• Membership in KA fraternity.

And when the strapping, amiable Fox marched

across the Paladin Stadium stage June 3 to

receive his bachelor's degree in political science,

those credentials suggested he was fully prepared

to pursue his pre-college plan of attending law

school. Right?

Not exactly. Instead , he's about to hit the road

for the next six to nine months - as Jimmy

Smith, the male lead in Tro ika Entertainment's

national tour of the To ny Award-winning musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

A song and dance man? In a traveling Broadway show? Where did this come from?

Yo u wouldn't be the first to ask. As a casting agent at the Southeastern Theatre Conference

in Greensboro, N.C., said to Fox last spring, "Who are you and what are you doing here?"

This was, mind you, after he had a name for itself, producing three major "He performed in all sorts of plays gotten 47 call-backs based on one 90- plays and as many as five musicals and musicals," she says. "And he had second audition. We're talking a fair a year. Says Fox, a product of the school, no professional vocal training - just amount of dramatic presence here. "The joke is that the soccer and football God-given talent." So who is this poli sci guy, who took coaches set their seasons around Fox responds in kind: "Pam Ware only one college acting course and the theatre schedule." is one of the most influential people never appeared on stage at Furman? Through the Gainesville parks and in my life and I wouldn't be anywhere "He's one of the most gifted and recreation department, Ware also con­ I am today without her." talented students I've known in 41 years ducts theatre classes for children of When time came to consider of teaching," says Pam Ware, legendary elementary and middle school age. colleges, Fox looked into studying drama instructor in Gainesville, Ga., That's where she and Fox began work­ theatre at such institutions as Carnegie­ where Fox's story begins. ing together. By the time he reached Mellon, Florida State and Webster Under Ware's leadership, the Gaines­ high school, she knew full well what kind Conservatory in St. Louis. Ware was ville High drama department has over of talent he had - and promptly began all for it, but Fox decided he wasn't the last three decades established quite casting him in major roles. ready to commit to theatre life.

22 BY JIM STEWART

OM THE FURMAN CLASSROOM TO A LEADING ROLE IN A TOURING BROADWAY SHOW.

"I thought I needed to focus on academ­ Onm Fox's 2004 stint at Seaside Fox made it to the final three for ics," he says. "I knew that a career in ended, the theatre's general manager "Rogers," but "Millie" emerged as the theatre wouldn't be anything like high and director, Lester Malizia, called most promising opportunity. The "frat school. It's a business, and I didn't him in for "the talk" - and told him he guy," as he came to be known, met with want to ruin those happy memories." should pursue a career in theatre. Malizia various members of the show's produc­ He decided to enroll at Furman, urged him to attend the Southeastern tion team; they ran him through the where he immediately immersed him­ Theatre Conference (SETC) in the spring, steps and had him read, read and read self in college life. Except for theatre: where hundreds of performing com­ some more, all the while filming and "With Furman's academics," he says, panies and casting agencies gather coaching him - and even asking him "I couldn't do everything." to audition talent. to sing for the producer via cell phone. Thinking he wanted to follow his Heading into his senior year When they finished, they sent him home father's lead and become a lawyer, he at Furman, Fox said OK, I'll go for it. with a "We'll be in touch." arranged to intern with Congressman He began taking voice lessons with So he returned to Furman to com­ Deal following his freshman year (2 002). Tina Thompson-Broussard, a former plete spring term. "I left feeling good," But he emerged from that summer with Furman professor, and sailed through he says. "It was such a cool experience. much more than he had bargained for. the regional auditions for SETC I knew I was meant to do theatre, and at On a break from his Washington in September. least folks in New York knew my name." work, he and a friend traveled to New Soon enough, March and Greens­ The first call came April 13. The Yo rk to see "Oklahoma." There, enthralled boro arrived. There, given the 47 call­ message: "It's between you and one by the Rodgers and Hammerstein show, backs, his confidence got a bit of a boost. other person, Allen. We'll call you Fox had his Damascus-road moment. Among the 47 was Dave Clemmons tomorrow." "I need to be doing this," he recalls Casting, a New York agency that casts And that's when the payoff came. thinking. "I need to be on stage." Broadway shows and national tours. He had landed the role of Jimmy, smitten Pam Ware's response when he For the Clemmons representative, Fox suitor to Millie Dillmount, a small-town informed her: "I told you so." chose to sing "On the Street Where girl looking for a fresh start and a hus­ She encouraged him to pursue You Live" from "My Fair Lady." When band in roaring '20s New York. Rehears­ summer stock the next year, referring he finished, she asked him to sing "What als start August 22 in Manhattan, he was him to Seaside Music Theater in Day­ Do I Need With Love?" - Jimmy Smith's told. Work on your dancing and tone tona Beach, Fla., one of the South's big number in "Thoroughly Modern down that Southern accent. premier companies. He hadn't sung Millie." No problem; Fox knew the song. In many ways, Fox is still reeling or attended an audition in two years Then things quickly got more from how fast everything happened. when he traveled to the Seaside tryouts interesting. After all, his out-of-left-field story is itself in the spring of 2003 with only his resume Rep: "We'd like to talk with you the stuff of a Broadway show. But he's and Christmas card photo - prompting further. We need you to come to New ready for the fun to begin. plenty of "Who is this guy?" stares. York on April 9." "This is going to be a great way But the folks at Seaside knew Ware, Fox: "Sorry, can't make it. That's to tour the country," says Fox, who who has sent her share of talented the weekend of my fraternity formal." spent the summer waiting tables in performers on to bigger things, and Pause. Beat. Jaws drop throughout Atlanta. "I'll also get reviewed, which Fox evidently delivered in his audition. the room. can only help me get better. Plus, they He landed a role in the ensemble of Rep, regrouping: "OK, we'll work treat the leads pretty well in these shows. "Ragtime," then was invited back for it out." I'll have my own seat on the bus." the next summer, when he was cast Which they did. Fox eventually And after the tour ends? He antici­ as Cupid in "Two Gentlemen of Verona" traveled to New York several times for pates moving to New York, where, and as a baker and an enchanted fork meetings about "Millie" - and for talks as he points out, he's already made in "Beauty and the Beast." with another company about the lead contacts with major casting companies. Still, he was an unknown college kid in a production of "Will Rogers Follies." For now, though, he's focusing on who had come out of nowhere to land Pretty heady stuff for an enchanted the task at hand - and likely reminding parts with a professional theatre troupe. fork. himself that, as Jimmy Smith says, "Everyone was kind of confused," Fox The attention left him both stunned "Other guys would kill to fill my shoes." says. "Even I was confused. I was and amazed. "I mean, come on," he from the South, a fraternity boy, a Repub­ says. "I was competing against people lican - I really didn't fit the image." who have Web sites."

23 Furmanre ports

Technology, flexibility keys to Yo unts Conference Center's appeal

With the opening of Younts Conference Center in April, Furman took a major step in its outreach efforts to the Greenville community and the general public. As Kay Cornelison, director of the Younts Center, says, "Our goal is to promote the use of Furman and its many assets." And the 13,000-square­ fo ot Younts Center, named for Greenville attorney Melvin Younts '50 and his wife, Dollie, a Columbia College graduate, is designed to do just that. A key selling point for the building, whose main hall accommodates up to 400 and can be sub-divided for smaller gatherings, is its cutting-edge technology. Large screens and projectors are available The Yo unts Center opened in the spring, seven months ahead of schedule, and at the touch of a button - then disappear is expected to attract customers ranging from wedding and conference planners into the ceiling when not in use. Touch to area businesses and alumni. pads control all lighting and sound. "We can handle any technology needs, including video conferencing, but it never detracts from the simple elegance of the facility," Cornelison says. She adds that the center's flexibility makes it attractive for everything from wedding receptions to business meetings, large dinners and other events. It will also help relieve demand on other established campus spots such as McAlister Audi­ torium, Hartness Pavilion, Timmons Arena and the amphitheater. Younts is located on the southeast end of campus next to Cherrydale, the university's alumni house, and sports two companion outdoor facilities that offer additional entertainment options: the 1,600-square-foot DeSantis Pavilion and the Max and Trude Heller Terrace. The DeSantis Pavilion, which was dedicated in May, honors Blaine DeSantis '75, an attorney and Pennsylvania native, and his wife, Magdalina. The Heller Terrace, dedicated in August, is named and event services. Todd Duke, who fo r the former Greenville mayor and has helped manage Timmons for seven his wife, longtime Furman supporters. years, is associate director. Marie Burgess, To handle the additional events director of summer camps and confer­ expected to come Furman's way with ences, works out of the Younts Center the opening of the Younts Center, Mike as well, moving over from the Department Arnold, who joined the university staff in of Continuing Education. 1997 as director of Timmons Arena, now Dedication ceremonies for the Younts serves as executive director of conference Center will be held September 24.

24 Three alums among new group of trustees

During its spring meeting in May, the Furman board of trustees elected seven new members to begin terms in 2005-06. Three of the new trustees have served on the board in the past: Hardy S. Clemons, retired senior minister of Greenville's First Baptist Church; C. Dan Joyner '59, a real estate executive in Greenville; and Leighan R. Rinker of Atlantis, Fla., founder and executive director of Begin­ nings of Palm Beach County, a preschool facility affiliated with Palm Beach Atlantic College. Rinker is a past chair of the board. Beginning their first terms on the board will be Alfred G. Childers '80, a partner with Southern Capitol Ventures, a Raleigh, N.C.-based firm dedi­ cated to helping entrepreneurs Furman awards degrees at Commencement build market-leading companies; 717 Aubrey C. Daniels '57, an author furman completed its 179th academic graduate studies, and Carol Daniels, and head of Aubrey Daniels and year June 3 with Commencement coordinator of student services, won Associates, an international firm ceremonies in Paladin Stadium. The the advising awards. based in Atlanta that partners university awarded 640 undergraduate Graduates and guests filled the with organizations to strengthen and 77 master's degrees. Paladin Stadium home stands to hear leader and performer skills in Fang Bu, a double major in English remarks from Jodi Tovay of Roswell, Ga., and biology from Marietta, Ga., received and Joe Waters of Greer, S.C., who were self-management and the two major awards from the faculty: the selected to deliver Commencement management of others; Barbara Scholarship Cup, given each year to the addresses. Both emphasized the impor­ E. Mathews, a physician in Santa graduate with the highest grade-point tance of nurturing and promoting Barbara, Calif., and daughter of average (hers was a straight-A 4.0), and the value of community and civic the late Joseph Chesley Mathews the Donaldson-Watkins Medal, presented responsibility. '27, a longtime professor at the annually to the outstanding senior "Our communities must constantly University of California-Santa woman. Kevin Neely Blackmon, a seek the good of all, cultivate virtue, Barbara and renowned Dante summa cum laude graduate in chemistry explore ideas, readily share the wealth scholar; and Patrick W. from Heath Springs, S.C., received the of our tradition with others, and be open McKinney, president of Kiawah Bradshaw-Feaster Medal as the out­ to receive the wisdom of other communi­ Island (S.C.) Real Estate. standing male graduate. ties," said Waters, a history major. Tovay, Outgoing trustees who In addition to the student honors, two who earned a communication studies were recognized for their service professors and a member of the adminis­ degree, urged her classmates to realize trative staff received A lester G. Furman, "how our future is bound to the future were Gordon L. Blackwell '60 Jr., and Janie Earle Furman awards for of others'. We must not sacrifice the of Raleigh, N.C., Angela Walker meritorious teaching and advising. The virtue of community on the altar of Franklin '81 of Atlanta, Ga., Peggy teaching award went to Michael Bressler, convenience." Ellison Good '67 of Greer, S.C., associate professor of political science. For the full texts of their speeches, Max Heller of Greenville, and Hazel Harris, who retired this summer as visit www.furman.edu/press/pressarchive. Gordon R. Herring '65 of professor of education and associate dean cfm?ID=3380. Greenville. for summer sessions and director of

25 Furmanrepo rts

A combined 140 years: 2005 class of retirees compiled remarkable record of

Block a consummate Harris a tireless model historian, lecturer of true professionalism

John Block and I, both It is 12:43 a.m., and colleagues Chicagoans, arrived at Furman and students are receiving e-mail in the fall of 1968 along with messages from Hazel Harris. The fe llow historian (and future dean) midnight oil that fuels her office A.V. Huff and the so-called "new lamp never seems to run dry. curriculum." But John and I are During her typical day, Hazel from different Chicagos. He puts multi-tasking to shame as is the complete Southsider, loyal she carries out assorted duties - to the White Sox and "connected" to a variety of worlds. meeting with the academic dean, returning phone calls, chairing I am a Northsider, doomed to fo llow the hapless Cubs. meetings, advising students, visiting local schools, handling John was actually making his second stop in Greenville. an emergency at the Child Development Center, hosting a faculty He had first come to Furman in 1959, intent on playing basketball seminar. She finally returns - in the dark - to her office, and becoming a high school coach and history teacher. But where she attacks the paperwork involved in her jobs as director his academic skills caused one professor to ask him, "Are of graduate studies, associate dean of summer sessions and you a basketball player who likes history, or will you become director of the Child Development Center at Furman. a historian who likes basketball?" John responded to the challenge So it has been for Hazel Harris for most of the past 36 years - and after graduation earned a Ph.D. in modern European history until her retirement this summer. at the University of Wisconsin. Hazel Wiggins actually began her career in education as In his 37 years at Furman, John has been chair of the history a child, when she created a school in her backyard and taught department and vice president for intercollegiate athletics, while her younger neighbors to read. After earning a sociology degree serving as a wise counselor to generations of students, colleagues at Meredith College and her teaching credentials in history and administrators. He was also the color man for Furman at Duke University, she taught high school social studies before basketball during the glory days of the 1970s and early 1980s. returning to Duke as assistant director of the Master of Arts A fo rmer student once described John as "old school but in Te aching Program. definitely not old fashioned." If this is accurate, he learned about She soon met and married Gary Harris, an elementary school professionalism, courtesy and the attention due students from two principal, and went on to earn a doctorate from Duke in supervision masters who were definitely old school but never out of fashion: and curriculum development. She and Gary joined the Furman the revered Furman historian Delbert Gilpatrick and the education faculty in 1969; Gary retired in 1999. renowned Theodore Hamerow at Wisconsin. Hazel's students know her as a rigorous teacher, a supervisor To Furman alumni, John will always be the consummate with high expectations and a model of professionalism. She taught classroom lecturer. His lectures always opened with questions: prospective teachers how to love their subject while caring fo r "Any old business? Any new business?" Then, with minimal their students. She inspired them to push beyond limits, to love notes, he would vividly describe events while providing learning and to make a difference in the lives of young people. penetrating verbal portraits of a succession of thugs and saints. As an academic advisor, Hazel provided meticulous guidance A sly and ironic sense of humor animated John's lectures, to Furman's graduate students. She gained their trust and respect along with his perennial astonishment at the misdeeds of his while investing her time, energy and talents to create programs subjects. More than one student fe lt that John was fonder of that met their needs. Not surprisingly, she was named one of the the wayward characters of his tales than of the prim and proper. 2005 recipients of the A lester G. Furman, Jr., and Janie Earle Indeed, Benito Mussolini always received more airtime than Furman Award for Meritorious Advising. did Woodrow Wilson. Clearly, her enduring legacy to students extends to a host Famous for lecturing from a short grocery list of names, of areas: Te acher. Mentor. Advisor. Role model. Loyal friend. John said the scrap of paper kept him from devoting too much Tireless advocate. time to a single topic. Yet all was under control; the lectures It is 12:43 a.m. on a late summer morning, 2005. No col­ always ended on the minute, while the course always covered leagues or students are receiving e-mail messages from Hazel the exact time span. It was no surprise when, in 1984, he Harris. Her office is dark. The midnight oil in the lamp has received the A lester G. Furman, Jr., and Janie Earle Furman finally dried. Award for Meritorious Te aching. Hazel is sleeping soundly in the new home in which she has "You can take the boy out of Chicago, but you cannot take spent precious little time over the past few years. She dreams the Chicago out of the boy." John and his wife, Barbara Stone of her grandson, Kevin, who is smiling gleefully at "Grand," Block '63, have an apartment in Chicago, so he can attend White waiting for a game of ball or a romp with dogs Heidi, Te ss and Sox games to his heart's content - and preserve his native accent. Bardy. Gary is likely wondering, "What in the world will Hazel He and Barbara will also keep their home near the Furman think up to do next?" campus, where they can enjoy their growing number of grand­ No doubt her creative energy will keep sparking new ideas! children and, we hope, remain a presence on campus. Just wait and see. - William J, Lavery, Professor of History - Lesley Quast, Professor of Education

26 service to Furman

Trzupek a natural Brock's impact felt in the classroom by countless students

A native of Chicago, with degrees Charlie Brock may have retired this from Loyola and MIT, Larry summer after 36 years as a Furman Trzupek arrived on Furman's administrator, but he's not likely to doorstep in the faJI of 1974. be forgotten soon. Given his stylish The subsequent three decades attire, impeccable grooming, fr iendly were ones of remarkable growth nature and gift of gab, he's a pretty for the chemistry department and memorable fe llow. the university overall. During this And after serving first as director time, Larry developed a reputation as an extraordinarily gifted of admissions and, for the last 16 years, as an assistant dean fo cus­ teacher, a consummate departmental team player and a talented ing on undergraduate research and internships, he may well have researcher. had conversations with more Furman students, past and present, Trained as an organic chemist, Larry's principal teaching than anyone left on campus. responsibilities were in courses devoted to the mysteries and joys A 1956 Furman graduate, Brock was a history major who of carbon-based chemistry. For most of us, developing teaching edited the Bonhomie and was voted "most versatile." After skills is a slow process, but in Larry's case he gave every indication graduating he taught at his hometown high school in Seneca, of being a born natural. He received rave student reviews virtually S.C., for three years before he and his wife, Pat Wiggins '56, from the first day he walked into a classroom, which culminated moved to Orlando, Fla., where he became a guidance counselor in his receiving the Alester G. Furman, Jr., and Janie Earle at Colonial High School. Pat taught at a nearby elementary school. Furman Award for Meritorious Te aching in 1986. Colonial, which educated the sons and daughters of scientists His popularity and rapport with students was not because working at Cape Canaveral, often led the state in National Merit he had a reputation for being easy. In fact, he was widely regarded semifinalists. So Brock regularly hosted recruiters from top as one of the toughest, most demanding professors in the depart­ colleges - including two notable representatives from Furman, ment. political scientist Don Aiesi and registrar Lewis Rasor. It had far more to do with his ability to lecture with extreme Brock left Colonial in 1968 and put his experience with clarity, coupled with a rapier wit, an impressive stage presence higher education representatives to use by moving into coJlege and a total command of his subject. He may be the closest thing admissions. After working at the University of North Carolina­ to a Charles Brewer, the legendary Furman psychology professor, Charlotte for less than a year, he received a call from his college that we will ever see in the chemistry department. dean, Francis W. Bonner, who had become Furman's vice president Larry gave selflessly of his time and talents while undertaking and provost. Soon thereafter, Brock made the move down I-85. a variety of tasks critical to the progress of the department. For As director of admissions, Brock was one of the first people example, although active in seeking personal research funding countless future Furman students met. And when they became from external sources, he also served as lead writer of many college graduates, he gave many of them their firstjobs, as coun­ departmental grants. Almost all these proposals were successful selors. That group included several current Furman administra­ and provided funding for such things as state-of-the art equipment tors and a certain First Lady, Susan Thomson Shi '71. (including our first high-field nuclear magnetic resonance instru­ Brock's 20 years in admissions coincided with a period ment), as weJI as for stipends to support students in the summer during which student interest in Furman increased dramaticaJly. undergraduate research program. Furthermore, with Larry's He would often leave Greenville in mid-September and rarely retirement as our chief high school student recruiter, we now return home for any length of time until early December. He find it necessary to divide that large responsibility between two and his small staff traveled up and down the East Coast, with faculty members! occasional forays into Dallas, St. Louis and Chicago. Larry's move back to Chicago in July was for family reasons. The message then was the same as now. "Most people are Both he and his wife, Karin, have extended families there, and he first impressed by Furman's beauty. It's our job to get them to see will also be closer to his beloved White Sox. While Karin will beyond that," he has said. "The beauty, the activities, the friend­ assume a full-time position as a pediatrician in the Chicago area, liness on campus are just icing on the cake. We have to get people Larry has accepted a teaching faculty appointment in the chemistry to look at the heart of the college: the educational program." department at Northwestern University. Brock shifted focus in 1989. As assistant dean, he began For 31 years he has brightened our days with his quick wit developing engaged learning opportunities long before the term and good humor. We will greatly miss his personal warmth and became Furman's marketing catch phrase, and he has matched friendship, his wise counsel and, yes, even his unsolicited political thousands of Furman students with internships and research advice. We wiJI also be losing one of only two department mem­ positions both on and off campus. bers to have completed a marathon. Now, as he heads into retirement, Brock says his time at So, old chum, we extend to you a fo nd fareweJI, and our Furman has been "a most wonderful thing. I have loved going parting wish for you, Karin and the kids is for much success out and selling this place. Working with our students, faculty and happiness in your new careers and lives. and staff has been wonderful." - Noel Kane-Maguire, Professor of Chemistry -John Roberts Furmanrepo rts

Feasting on Gruel Singleton 's Southern-fried skills take a Novel turn

George Singleton had two purposes when He has also wrapped up a second he wrote his first novel, Novel, with a lead novel, part of which appeared in this character named ...Novel. summer's fiction issue of The Atlantic First, he wanted to write lines such Monthly. as these: "I'm a detective, Novel," and Only that one, he wrote sober. Last "I thought you'd puzzle out this mystery, November, Singleton entered an outpatient Novel." rehabilitation clinic to end a 30-year Second, he wanted to get all those drinking habit. agents off his back, the ones who phoned "It's so much easier to re-write now," his home in Dacusville, S.C., after he'd he says. "A lot of times my main charac­ published three collections of short stories ter would change names or jobs in mid­ and asked, "Have you ever thought stream, and I'd be like, 'What the hell of writing a novel?" happened there?' "No, you moron!" he would scream. "It was a crutch," he says of his daily "I never thought of that!" fifth-of-bourbon regimen. "In the early Some didn't receive even that courtesy. days, I always drank coffee or Dr Pepper They'd make it only to "I'm an agent with when I wrote. I just had to get used ..." before Singleton slammed down the to doing that again." phone. Meanwhile, Oxford American maga­ Singleton, a 1980 Furman graduate, zine asked for his favorite hangover remedy. is living proof that Southern-fried charac­ He submitted an essay titled "A n Ode ters haven't gone with the wind. Imagina­ to Hangovers" with a made-up recipe tive, acerbic and unflinchingly candid, for Poor Man's Pate - Vienna sausage, Singleton seems unaffe cted by his astound­ onions, hot peppers, relish, mayonnaise ing success over the past four years. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution included and mustard. The piece was chosen for Consider: In 2001 his first collection George Singleton's Novel on its list an anthology of best food writing for of good summer reads. of short stories, These People Are Us, 2005. brought a $1,500 advance. In 2002, "People who get picked are like James Th e Half-Mammals of Dixie fetched out Gruel's secrets, manage a weight-loss Beard and Emeril," Singleton laughs. $10,000. He used it to buy a used clinic based on sneezing, operate a writers' "Now I won't take out the garbage unless Jeep Cherokee. retreat, tear down the Gruel Inn, rebuild Glenda (Guion, his longtime partner) calls In 2004, Why Dogs Chase Cars the Gruel Inn, and a bunch of other things. me Chef George." earned a $25,000 advance. With the newly When Novel uncovers Gruel's art If success hasn't changed Singleton's released Novel and a switch in publishers forgery ring, his duplicitous wife tells lifestyle, it has changed his life's pace. from Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill him that Bob Jones University up in Publicity tours, media interviews and to Harcourt of New York, he landed Greenville has been the major buyer requests to write book jacket blurbs are $125,000 and a Proust-reading editor of religious fakes. "If you think back now part of his daily routine. And then who wants to accompany him on a book over the years," she adds, "you might he's got to keep an eye on George W. tour of the deep South. remember that I've never said anything Bush, whom he blames for environmental Singleton still drives the '99 Jeep ­ bad about a Christian, Novel." toxicity, health insurance rates, vicious but is splurging on overalls and a John He's relentless, our George. dogs and bad weather. Deere cap for the Yankee editor. Singleton has always been famously "What I'm writing now has all this Novel began, appropriately, as a short disciplined, arising before dawn to write Republican conspiracy crap going on," story born of hearing "Have you ever 600 words before teaching at the South he says. ''I'm just having a good ol' time." thought of writing ...?" one too many Carolina Governor's School for the Arts - Deb Richardson-Moore times. "I was just messing with people," and Humanities. By the time he turned he says. "I like doing that." in Novel in June 2004, he had already Deb Richardson-Moore, formerly But the story about a hard-drinking completed a handful of follow-up Gruel an award-winning reporter for The snake handler who moonlights as a lieu­ stories. That collection, Drowning in Greenville News, is pastor of Tr iune tenant governor's speechwriter spun out Gruel, is set for a June 2006 release. Chapel and director of Tr iune Mercy of control. Set in fictional Gruel, South Seventeen of its 19 stories have been Center in Greenville. Carolina, the book follows Novel Akers' snapped up for publication by major attempts to write an autobiography, ferret magazines.

28 this novel describes the work scholar, edited this collection done by those assigned to of essays examining the theme fight the blaze. The author of violence in the earliest docu­ says she was inspired by Ross ments of the Christian faith. Simpson's account of the event While scholars have usually honest?" The author seeks ' FROM ALUMNI The Fi res of '88. Jacobs also placed the origins of "J udea­ answers to these and other has a second novel, under the Christian" violence squarely questions in his "wide-ranging Lucy Bowers Maddox '64, name Christine Carroll, coming within Judaism, the authors study of ancient theodicies." Citizen Indians: Native this fall from Medallion. Titled argue that Christianity has not Crenshaw, Robert L. Flowers American Intellectuals, Race, Children of Dynasty, it is about been above the fray. Accord­ Professor of Old Testament and Reform (Cornell University rival families in real estate in ing to its introduction, the book at Duke University, has long Press, 2005). The publisher San Francisco. A former field "interrogates the assumption been interested in theodicy - states that "by the 1890s, geologist, Jacobs lives in New that the New Testament is the effort to justify the ways white Americans were avid Mexico and owns a consulting a book solely of love, mercy of the gods (or God) and to consumers of American Indian company with her husband, and peace, lying outside the reconcile the existence of a culture. At shows, pageants, Richard. To learn more, visit web of religion and violence." benevolent God with that of expositions and fairs, www.read lindajacobs.com. Aside from editing the book, evil. His study, the publisher American Indians were most Matthews also wrote a chapter says, "sheds new light on the often cast as victims, noble Mary Bailey Whittle '84, Soaring titled "The Need for the Stoning history of the human struggle remnants of a vanishing race, in Life (PublishAmerica, 2004). of Stephen." She spent 2004- with this intractable problem." or docile candidates for com­ Subtitled A Way of Living Th at 05 as a Postdoctoral Research Crenshaw, who received an plete assimilation. However, Nourishes and Restores Yo ur Leave Fellow at the Institute honorary degree from Furman some prominent Indian intel­ Soul, this book shows readers for Ecumenical and Cultural in 1993, has been named lectuals of the era were able "how to align themselves to Research in Collegeville, Minn., Joseph McCarthy Visiting to adapt and reshape the the sacred that is within and where she worked on a book Professor of Old Testament forms of public performance around them" - and thus find about violence in the book at Rome's Pontifical Biblical as a means of entering the the radiance of their souls and of Acts. Institute for 2006-07. national conversation and a deep, lasting peace. "Living as a core strategy in pan-tribal in this way," the author says, Paul Rasmussen, Personality­ Jonathan Rogers '86, The reform efforts." The book "life will never look the same Guided Cognitive-Behavioral Secret of the Swamp King "explores the work of American again." She lives in Maryland Th erapy (American Psycho­ (Broadman & Holman, 2005). Indian intellectuals and reform­ and teaches classes based logical Association, 2005). This is the second in the ers in the context of the Society on the book. Visit her Web Rasmussen, associate profes­ author's "Wilderking Trilogy" of American Indians, which site, www.Soaringlnlife.com. sor of psychology, examines fantasy series, following The brought together educated, a variety of personality types Bark of the Bog Owl, and professional Indians in a period Margie Willis Clary '53, Spirits and provides strategies for continues the story of young when the 'Indian question' & Legends (Written in Stone, therapists to follow when treat­ Aidan Errolson, hero of Bog loomed large. By adapting 2004). This collection of stories ing patients. In the book, which Owl. Aidan now lives in the the forms of discourse and and tales from the South Caro­ is part of the APA's Personality­ court of King Darrow. But performance already familiar lina Sea Islands marks the Guided Therapy Series, he the king's insecurities cause to white audiences, Maddox author's fourth children's describes how a patient's him to hate Aidan, who saved argues, the reformers could book. Her others are A Sweet, clinical condition is seen as the kingdom in the first book. more effectively pursue self­ stemming not only from dis­ The pontiff sends Aidan on Sweet Basket, Searching the representation and political and (the torted thinking or behavioral a mission to the Feechiefen Lights Make It Th ree autonomy." The author story of the H.L. Hunley sub­ excesses, but also from per­ Swamp, from which no one is a professor of English marine). Her fifth book, about sonality attributes and situa­ has ever returned; Secret at Georgetown University. the Palmetto State's remaining tional demands. He also follows the young man's lighthouses, is to be released describes a variety of person­ journey. The Schoo/ Library James L. Crenshaw '56, this fall. A retired teacher, ality prototypes, including Journal calls the author's Defending God: Biblical she lives in Charleston, S.C. Paranoid, Antisocial, Narcis­ writing "terrifically appealing" Responses to the Problem of sistic, Avoidant, Dependent and adds, "The adventure Evil (Oxford University Press, and Compulsive. A clinical and the humor are first rate." FROM FACULT Y 2005). The publisher asks, strategies and contributing Rogers lives in Nashville, "When mortals suspect their review editor for The Journal Te nn. To learn more, visit Shelly Matthews and E. Leigh gods of wrongdoing, do they of Individual Psychology, www.wilderking.com. Gibson, Vi olence in the New have the right to put them on Rasmussen maintains a Te stament: Jesus Followers trial? What lies behind the private practice in Greenville Linda Heatwole Jacobs '74 and Other Jews Under Empire human endeavor to impose ' for families and individuals. Summer of Fire (Medallion (T. and T. Clark, 2005). moral standards of behavior Press, 2005). Set against Matthews, associate professor on the gods? Is this an act the backdrop of the 1988 fires of religion at Furman, and her of arrogance or a means of in Yellowstone National Park, colleague, an independent keeping theological discourse

29 Furmanphilanthropy

Class of 2005 designates gift to establish 9/1 1 Memorial Plaza

Each year the members of Furman's large black stones, which refer to the graduating class demonstrate their World Trade Center towers and are appreciation for their college experience engraved with class members' memories by presenting a class gift to the university. of the event. In recent years, the graduates have desig­ The top of one stone will be broken nated their gifts for academic programs while the other stone will remain whole, or scholarships, or to support such projects representing, in Martin's words, "the as the Bell Tower renovation, amphitheater, brokenness caused by the attacks of lighting for intramural fields and the September 11, but also the resulting unity Timmons Arena gate. in our country." The Class of 2005 chose to tie its gift Class president and head agent Chase to a memorable event. Their first day of Samples says, "September 11, 2001 was classes was September 11, 2001 -and an emotional day for America, but it so the graduates designated their gift particularly resonated with our group toward a memorial recognizing that fate­ of anxious college freshmen whose ideal­ ful day. The 9/ 11 Memorial Plaza, ism and optimism suddenly found per­ currently under construction, will be spective. For all its tragic consequences, located in front of James C. Furman Hall. September 11 brought Furman's Class Anna Martin '05 won a competition of 2005 together in a way that allowed

Different generations, same heritage: to design the memorial. Her concept us to positively impact the university Chase Samples '05 and David Mauldin '55. features an interactive fountain with two and the larger community." The class gift drive began in January with a goal of $40,000. At Commence­ ment, Samples presented Furman presi­ dent David Shi a check for $48,486. Alumni giving tops percent again Martin's design sketches are on-line 50 at www.furman.edu/seniorgift, as are the names of the leading class agents. Th anks to the generosity of a record 11,027 donors in 2004-05, more than 50 The Class of 2005 was able to share percent of alumni made contributions to Furman for the eighth consecutive its Commencement with some special year. This level of giving helps set Furman apart and demonstrates that guests: members of the Class of 1955. alumni appreciate and value Furman's progress in recent years. Borrowing from the traditions of Ivy Among the highlights from a banner year in fund-raising: League institutions, Furman invited the • More unrestricted dollars - $2,143,817 - were raised than ever 50th reunion class to lead the procession before. This money supports the university's budget, which includes financial at graduation, thus recognizing the mem­ aid for students (80 percent of whom receive some sort of assistance), bers of the golden anniversary class and classroom technology, faculty salaries and other operating expenses. helping the Class of 2005 realize that • Alumni, parents and friends set records for memberships in top gift they are part of an ongoing tradition societies, from the Presidents Club (for donors of $1,000 to $2,499) to the and legacy. Richard Furman Society (for donors of $10,000 and up). As President David Shi told the '55 • Furman welcomed seven donors as founders of the Richard Furman graduates, "You represent a tangible Society Sustaining Members program, for those who make annual reminder of the heritage and history that unrestricted contributions of $25,000 or more. all Furman graduates share. We thank • A total of 192 alumni, parents and friends took advantage of the you for your support, commitment and Hollingsworth Initiative to augment their three-year pledges and move to a loyalty." higher level gift society. The two classes share additional • A total of 132 alumni who graduated within the past 20 years became common ground, as the Class of '55 has Young Benefactors (contributors of at least $1,000). also designated its 50th reunion gift to • For the fifth year in a row the Class of 1941, led by head agent Lige support a plaza on campus - in this Hicks, had 100 percent participation from its 70 solicitable members. case, the new plaza behind the James Although it would be impossible to hand-write 11,027 personal thank-you B. Duke Library. The 50th reunion class notes, I hope in the coming months to thank in person as many of you as is joining with the Class of '54 to endow possible for your generous support. - Wayne King the area, with a goal of raising $50,000. - Judy Wilson Director, Annual Giving Director, Parents Programs Record-setting year Grants supporting Furman projects reach $11.8 million

Colleges and universities throughout the country benefit annually $600,000 grant to the Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, from funding in the form of grants from government agencies, Politics and Public Leadership. Provided by the William and corporations and philanthropic foundations. These grants support Flora Hewlett Foundation, the grant will support research among innovative projects, student research, faculty travel opportunities major stakeholder groups tied to public education in South and many other activities. Carolina and the Southeast. Don Gordon, professor of political Furman is no exception, and for the 2004-05 academic year science and executive director of the Riley Institute, will work the university received more major awards than at any time in with project coordinator Brooke Culclasure to provide information history. When the fiscal year ended June 30, Furman had received that is expected to inform policy debate on public education in the $11.8 million to fund 74 grant proposals. state and, eventually, across the region and the nation. Previously, the highest one-year grant total at Furman was Chemistry professor John Wheeler received a $1.75 million $7.035 million for 88 grants in 2000-01 . Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence award to support According to Thomas Kazee, vice president for academic a five-year, multidisciplinary project. The focus of the research affairs and dean, "We saw an increase in funding this year due will be areas of molecular biology and biochemistry related to to support for the planned new science complex and increased neuroscience and cancer therapy. Wheeler and biology professor grant-seeking activity by Furman's faculty. They are submitting Sandra Larson also received a three-year, $60,000 grant from the highly competitive grant proposals for challenging research Merck/American Association for the Advancement of Science projects." Undergraduate Research Program. This year The Duke Endowment made two special awards For the third time since 1999, the Arnold and Mabel to Furman: $2 million to enhance the James B. Duke Scholarship Beckman Foundation provided funding to Furman for under­ program and $2 million to establish an endowment in support graduate research in the sciences. The $77,200 grant will of Furman's proposed new first-year seminar program. benefit fo ur students in the chemistry department during the Duke scholarships support some of the university's most next three years. Laura Glish '06 of Chapel Hill, N.C., and academically gifted students. The proposal for a first-year seminar Michael Vagnini '07 of Winter Springs, Fla., are Furman's program is under development and will be considered by the 2005 Beckman Scholars. faculty this fall. - Sheila J. Manchester Another noteworthy award in 2004-05 was a two-year, Grants Administrator

Paladin Club continues to build athletic scholarship coffers

The Paladin Club enjoyed one of its most staff have worked to identify potential successful years in 2004-05, setting Order of the Paladin supporters. "I truly records in average gifts and surpassing believe the quality of our coaches and its fund-raising goal. student-athletes encourages folks to open Challenged by president Doris their pocketbooks because they realize Mansfield and vice president Ed Stein they are making a sound investment in '93, the 30-member Paladin Club Board the life of a young man or woman," says of Directors voted last June to pursue an Hays, acting president for 2005-06. ambitious $1.2 million for athletic In addition to meeting its annual scholarships. Thanks to the hard work funding goals, athletic development of many individuals, the organization continues to seek endowed athletic surpassed its goal by raising $1.25 million scholarships and to assist the Department -more than $130,000 ahead of 2003-04. of Athletics with new facility projects. The average gift in 2004-05 increased 16 Three new endowed athletic scholarships percent, from $743 to $861. full-scholarship levels] increased were established in 2004-05, and reno­ According to Ken Pettus, director substantially. We now have 50 donors vated facilities for men's and women's of athletic development, three factors con­ at this level." basketball, softball, volleyball, women's tributed to the growth in average gifts. Established in 1998, the Order of the track and women's soccer await the return "Our athletic donors realized the advan­ Paladin was created to construct a solid of their respective athletes in the fall. tages of the Hollingsworth Initiative, base for athletic scholarship funding, "We had a great year in 2004-05, which provided supporting funds to help encourage people to join the Paladin Club but there is much more to be done," says match their donations, and they used it to at a high level, and recognize the most Pettus. "If we are to continue to be com­ move up in giving levels. Secondly, we generous donors. The organization began petitive in the Southern Conference and were able to meet an anonymous donor's with three members who contributed on a regional and national basis, we must generous challenge to match a $100,000 $61,000; in 2004-05, 50 members have the necessary funding to support gift for the baseball team. And member­ contributed more than $450,000. our great kids. I know Furman folks, ship in the Order of the Paladin [for those Lucius Weeks '54, Hayden Hays '64 and I believe they will continue their who contribute at the quarter-, half-, or and members of the Furman coaching amazing generosity."

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Doubling their pleasure Bentley, Hagood a great team on and off the court

The first time Furman women's tennis coach Debbie Southern took serious notice of Caroline Bentley and Mary Neill Hagood, the pair had been randomly teamed as doubles partners at a junior tennis tournament in Little Rock, Ark. With college recruiters looking on, the 16-year-olds captured the doubles championship - and the Bentley and Hagood families (from Huntsville, Ala., and Charleston, S.C., respec­ tively) became fast friends, bonding on the weekend road trip. To Southern, a veteran of 21 years at Furman, the doubles championship and growing friendship between the families had no impact on her decision to recruit the pair. "Doubles play at that level is really rough," she says. "The players are not used to playing together. Some of them (like Hagood and Bentley) are paired randomly. You are looking more at individual skills and talent." After considering the University of North Carolina and the University of Virginia, Hagood was the first to commit to Furman. Bentley soon followed. And over the past four years, the pair's friendship blossomed along with their games. Last fall, the best friends and roommates entered their senior season with high expectations. Hagood, Furman's No. 1 player, Hagood Bentley was the returning Southern Conference Player of the Year; Bentley, who played No. 2 and compiled a 20-3 singles record her junior year, was named the outstanding player in the 2004 conference tournament. And this May, when Hagood and Bentley walked off the court for the last time after an NCAA To urnament loss at Clemson ended their college tennis careers, they left with their heads high, knowing that those expectations had been met. The pair swept through the 2005 Southern Conference season with undefeated singles records, leading Furman to a 10-0 league record and its sixth conference title in seven years. Mary Nelli Hagood Bentley collected her second straight tournament outstanding • 16-7 singles record, 22-1 doubles in 2004-05 player award, and Hagood again was the league's Player of the • Southern Conference Player of the Year (also won in 2004) Year and was also named Southern Conference Female Athlete • Southern Conference Female Athlete of the Year (2005) • 2005 Furman Student Athlete Achievement Award (3.78 GPA) of the Year. In hindsight, though, Hagood and Bentley say they will Caroline Bentley remember the 2004-05 season for another reason: They • 24-1 singles record, 22-1 doubles in 2004-05 were doubles partners. Going against conventional wisdom, • Conference To urney Outstanding Player (also won in 2004) Southern nostalgically reunited the teammates and roommates • First all-time at Furman in victories (singles and doubles) as doubles partners at the Furman Fall Classic last September. • First all-time at Furman in winning percentage (.805) "You normally separate your two best players so that you can get two really good teams," says Southern. "But I ended up just playing them together, and I kept them together." Although Hagood, a psychology major, and Bentley Hagood and Bentley responded by picking up where they (communication studies) have completed their court partner­ left off in Arkansas. They defeated teams from Clemson and ship, they have teamed up on another journey: a graduation the University of South Carolina - and went on set a Furman tour of New Zealand and Australia. They are working odd jobs, record for doubles wins in a season with 22. sightseeing and generally enjoying down time down under. Southern says that Hagood's solid groundstrokes and The trip, both say, is a final fling before they return home Bentley's hard-charging net play baffled opponents throughout to take full-time jobs or enroll in graduate school. While some the season. "They complement each other so well," says separation anxiety is likely, both will take with them memories Southern, the conference's Coach of the Year. "It really helps of a storied senior season. that they are such close friends. They can be candid and aren't "We had such a great season. It was amazing living with worried about hurting each others' feelings." Caroline and being doubles partners," says Hagood. "We could Adds Bentley: "Our games clicked. And we made each not have asked for a more special season." other better." - John Roberts Mutual benefits Furman teams embrace opportunities for community involvement

When Ta ra Marker isn't playing midfield for the Furman soccer team, pursuing her self-designed major in psychophysics or working on a summer research project, she's doing her best to get her team­ mates off campus and into a world that stretches the boundaries of their comfort zones. A few years back, she and a few fellow soccer players had been doing volunteer work at nearby Berea High School as well as a local nursing home. But Marker sensed that nobody was getting the full benefit of the exchange - neither the players nor the people they were assisting. "I didn't feel like I or the other girls were getting a lot out of it," says Marker, a senior. "And that was true of the people we were visiting, too. We couldn't seem to make a connection. So I wanted to find another group of people we could Autumn Sullivan '07 and a friend visit a resident of Oakmont Nursing Home in Greenville. help." Sullivan, a sprinter on the track team, is from Charlotte, N.C. Marker went to the phone book and found the name of the Greenville County tutored children at Duncan Chapel posters were plastered throughout Disabilities and Special Needs Board, Elementary School, and the men's the houses they were visiting. an organization that provides services tennis team did the same at Armstrong "The people in our program were to local residents with developmental Elementary School. The track and field always asking me, 'When are those girls disabilities, both mental and physical. teams even picked up puppies every coming back?' " O'Neal says. "Things She then called and offered the team's week at the Humane Society on their couldn't have gone better." services for the 2004-05 school year. way to visit children in local hospitals. Furman athletes are clearly having "I told her right up front that it "We feel it is important for our stu­ a positive impact in the community. wouldn't be easy," says Reams O'Neal, dents to be involved in both the university Julius van de Laar, a junior basketball director of quality assurance and train­ community and the community at large," player from Heidelberg, Germany, ing for the Disabilities and Special Needs says Gary Clark '74, director of athletics. regularly visited local elementary Board. "The people in our program "Participating in service projects gives schools with other members of the have limited verbal skills and varying them a good sense of what their respon­ team. They would talk to the children degrees of disabilities. A lot of people sibilities are beyond the playing field and about their daily schedules - "so they don't do well volunteering in that environ­ the classroom. We believe it is a vital would know they weren't the only ones ment. But Tara and the rest of the girls part of their overall education." who had to do homework" - and discuss did a tremendous job. It meant a lot According to Marker, the soccer the importance of doing well in school. to us to have that contact with Furman." team's involvement with the Disabilities "Some of the students would come The project by Marker and the Lady and Special Needs Board provided the to our games and hang around after­ Paladin soccer team is just one example "connection" she and her fellow players ward ," van de Laar says. "I would take of community involvement by Furman had been wanting. Although the people them to the locker room and get players student-athletes. Beginning in 2004-05, they visited each week had a variety of to sign autographs for them. It was nice Furman teams made a concerted effort developmental disabilities, including to know we had made enough of an to volunteer their time and services, and mental retardation, autism, and traumatic impression on them that they would all 17 sports were involved in a variety brain and spinal cord injuries, they had want to come and watch us play." of community service projects through­ no problem communicating. In the end, however, Marker believes out the year. Danny Marshall '04, a They played cards together, put it is the student-athlete who benefits former Paladin placekicker, coordinated together puzzles and generally did what­ the most. the effort. ever the residents of the house wanted "That was my one goal, to get people The football team, for instance, to do. They attended a Christmas party out of the Furman 'bubble' and realize helped construct a Habitat for Humanity at one of the houses, where they sang that there is a whole different world just house, and the men's and women's golf karaoke and danced. Marker also pro­ outside the gates," she says. "It gives teams provided free clinics and lessons vided free tickets to Furman football and you a deeper appreciation for where at Greenville's First Tee, a development soccer games, which the residents loved. you are and the things you have." program for youth. The baseball team It wasn't long before Lady Paladin soccer - Vince Moore

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ALUMNI ACTIVITIES Commitment Furman offers system for forwarding e-mails runs both ways Did you know that Furman can help you set up a permanent forwarding e-mail address? My decision to come to work It's true. Visit http://alumni.furman.edu/alumni/ at Furman was easy in part email.asp, a link on the alumni Web page, and fo llow because of the legendary support the directions. Once you're set, give your address the university receives from ([email protected]) to fa mily and friends alumni. That support is increasing and it will automatically fo rward their e-mails to your as Furman grows in national current e-mail address. Should your e-mail change, prominence. you won't have to e-mail everyone in your address What I have come to appre­ book. Instead, all you have to do is record that change in our system and your e-mail address stays the same. ciate even more in my three Questions? Contact Melanie Krone Armstrong years here is the commitment '94, associate director of the Alumni Association, that Furman demonstrates at [email protected] or by to its alumni. teer groups. Bill Howes, chair calling l-800-PURPLE3. Furman's dedication to its of the Furman board of trustees, alumni is evident when I meet spoke to the Alumni Board last fall Homecoming 2005: Make the trek with colleagues in alumni rela­ and is scheduled to speak to the A reminder: Homecoming 2005 is October 21-23. tions at other schools. Just Yo ung Alumni Council in October. Graduates of classes ending in 0 and 5 will be hold­ listening to their frustrations After a rather spirited dis­ ing special reunions, but all alumni are invited back and stories about a lack of sup­ cussion at my first Alumni Board to campus for the fun, frivolity and fe stivities. port really makes me thankful meeting in the fall of 2002, the To register and find up-to-date information for Furman's commitment. At board's president at the time, on Homecoming, visit www.alumni.furman.edu a recent meeting of the South Pam Underwood Thomason '76, or call the Alumni Association at 1-800-PURPLE3. Carolina Association of Alumni met with the executive committee Directors, our featured speaker, of the board of trustees to request Furman Club updates who happened to be a Furman that the Alumni Association have As usual, Furman Clubs were quite active throughout alumnus, asked the group how a chance to play a more active the spring and summer! many of them were part of the role at trustee meetings, held In May, the Atlanta, Charleston and Triangle Area senior staff at their institutions. three times a year. The trustees (Raleigh) clubs welcomed an array of Furman coaches I was the only one that answered listened, and today members as they met with alumni and talked about their upcoming yes. of the Alumni Board Executive seasons. Clubs in Boston, Memphis, St. Louis and Furman shows its support for Committee attend three different the Triad Area (Winston-Salem) hosted casual dinners, alumni in many ways. President committee meetings at each picnics or happy hours that gave alumni the opportunity David Shi tries to attend as many trustee gathering. The Alumni to meet other alums and reconnect with Furman. Furman Club events as possible. Board president attends the main The Northeast Florida Club hosted a family beach He and his wife, Susan Thomson plenary session of each trustee party and welcomed Gary Clark, director of athletics, Shi, graciously open their house meeting and presents a report and the Capital Area (Washington, D.C.) Club held at Homecoming and throughout at the spring meeting. a summer gathering for alumni and Furman summer the school year for events honor­ In fact, Furman makes few interns who worked in the D.C. area. The Music City Club (Nashville) welcomed President David Shi and ing the 50th reunion class, the major decisions without at least his wife, Susan Thomson Shi, for a dessert reception. Yo ung Benefactors and the Alumni consulting with alumni. And The Furman tradition of welcoming new students Association Board of Directors, the voices of alumni are heard and their families to the Furman community also con­ among many others. Faculty, throughout the university. Five tinued this summer all across the country. From staff and coaches often willingly of the 14 members of the Furman southern California to Charleston, S.C., Furman Clubs travel to cities around the country President's Council (leading helped the Admissions Office host summer send-offs . to meet with alumni groups. university administrators) are Coming up this fa ll: Football, Furman style! alumni, as are more than half I never have trouble getting Furman Clubs are already planning tailgate events of the current trustees. vice presidents, deans or depart­ before games at We stern Carolina (September 10), ment heads to speak at meetings It is indeed a pleasure to work The Citadel (October 15) and Tennessee-Chattanooga of the Alumni Association Board at a place as committed to its (November 19). of Directors or the Yo ung Alumni alumni as alumni are to it. For up-to-date information on club events through­ Council. We have even had - Tom Triplitt '76 out the year, go to www.alumni.furman.edu or contact Furman vice presidents chair Director, Alumni Association Jane Dungan, associate director of the Alumni Associa­ committees of those two volun- tion, [email protected] or at 1-800-PURPLE3. I CLASS NOTES SUMMER 05

Commerce in Athens, Ga., developing/implementing 55 64 for her professional excellence, innovative approaches to This year is reunion! Nextreunion in 2009 efforts to mentor other women engineering education." • Jimmy Senn has been inducted Brooks Goldsmith, a former and contributions to the Ken Shigley of Atlanta was into the Hall of Fame of Phi Family Court Judge from community. She is executive listed as one of Georgia's Beta Mu, an international band Lancaster, S.C., has been sworn director of the Athens Com- "Super Lawyers" in the March directors fraternity. He is in as the Sixth Judicial Circuit's munity Council on Aging and 2005 issue of Atlanta Magazine a charter member of the South resident judge. • The Com- is a delegate to the White and among the "Legal Elite" Carolina Band Directors Hall munity Foundation of Greater House Conference on Aging. in the December issue of of Fame and a member of the Greenville presented the Ruth Georgia Tre nd Magazine. South Carolina Music Educa- Nicholson Award to Hayden 70 He is a certified civil trial tors Hall of Fame. • Bernett Hays in recognition of his This year is reunion! advocate of the National Waitt is serving as interim contributions to the community. Board of Trial Advocacy, W. Randolph Smith, a veteran pastor of Hillcrest Baptist • Kay Knight Phillips, retired is included in the Bar Registry hospital industry executive, Church in North Charleston, director of the North Carol ina of Preeminent Lawyers and has retired from Te net Health- S.C. Scholastic Press Association is a member of the State Bar care Corporation. With Tenet at the University of North of Georgia Board of Governors. and its predecessor companies Carolina and a longtime high • Don Spencer of Roswell, for more than two decades, 59 school teacher, received the Ga., is employed by the state Next reunion in 2009 he served as president of the 2005 Te acher Inspiration Department of Corrections. Oran Nabors is interim co- company's former Western Award from the Journalism pastor of Disciples Christian Division and as executive vice Education Association at its Church in Plano, Texas. president of the fo rmer Central- 74 spring convention in Seattle. Northeast Division and the Next reunion in 2009 Eastern Division. • Andrew David Savage is information 61 Smoak Ill of Walterboro, S.C., specialist with EDS, Inc., in Next reunion in 2006 68 Next reunion in 2008 is a probate judge for Colleton Arlington, Texas, where he Laura Lee Gaskins Mohr of Charles Wilson II of Greer, County. programs mainframe computer Irmo, S.C., has had a scholar- S.C., is a professor and head systems for American Airlines ship named in her honor by of chemistry and physical and US Airways. He plays the South Carolina Council 72 sciences at North Greenville trombone and his wife, Judie, for Exceptional Children. Next reunion in 2007 College. He formerly worked is a percussionist with the The award will go to a college Johnny Morris of Littleton, for Union Carbide. • Fort Worth Civic Orchestra student studying special Colo., works in product Jerry Alan Wood of Sautee- and the Arlington Community education. Laura is a psycho- marketing with AT&T. Nacoochee, Ga., retired from Band. educational consultant and AT&T/Lucent Technology a special education instructor. after 20 years and is now senior 73 Next reunion in 2008 75 design specialist with Catalyst This year is reunion! George Harbin is commercial 62 Telecom. He sings in a barber- Cynthia Stoll Gordon of Next reunion in 2007 director for Security Networks shop quartet and has been Germantown, Md., has retired The U.S. Parachute Association president of the board of the Inc. in Boca Raton, Fla. • after working for both House recently awarded John "Cass" Frances Smith Ligler, senior Georgia Mountains Unitarian/ and Senate members on Capitol Cassady gold parachute wings scientist for biosensors and Universalist Church. Hill for 25 years. She now and certificates for accumulat- biomaterials at the Naval works for Potomac Financial ing 1,000 skydives and more Research Laboratory Center Group as administrative than 12 hours of free fall. 69 for Bio/Molecular Science and Next reunion in 2009 assistant and is pursuing A military Master Parachutist Engineering in Washington, Arnold Frank Bonner assumed her first securities license. and Jumpmaster, he partici- D.C., has been elected a mem- duties as the 12th president • William Onesty lives in pated in 111 military jumps. ber of the National Academy of Gardner-Webb University Roanoke, Va., and works Now retired from the Army, of Engineering. Election to in Boiling Springs, N.C., on as senior engineer with he lives near Murphy, N.C., NAE honors those who have July 1. He joined the school's MIA-COM. and works as a cartoonist/ made "important contributions administrative staff in 1987 illustrator and magazine art to engineering theory and as dean of the college and was director. • Bob Mondo practice" and who have demon- promoted to provost and senior 76 of Oak Brook, Ill., is chief strated accomplishment in Next reunion in 2006 vice president in 1992. • executive officer of Volite "the pioneering of new fields Randy Eaddy was one of five Kathryn Fowler has been Insurance Services. of engineering, making major Atlanta leaders honored by named winner of the Athena advancements in traditional the Huntington's Disease Award by the Chamber of fields of engineering, or Society of America for their

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achievements and for the im­ she has previously served as Hill, S.C., serves as principal music at First Baptist Church provements they have brought associate professor of English clarinetist with the Olde in Laurens, S.C., and director about in the quality of life and as acting vice president English Wind Ensemble. of SeraphSong, a performing in their communities. Randy, for academic affairs. The group performed at group of women in music min­ a partner with the Kilpatrick the American Bandmasters istry. She received a Master Stockton Jaw firm, received Association Convention in of Church Music degree from the Team Hope Award for 79 Gainesville, Fla., in March. Erskine Theological Seminary Next reunion in 2009 Corporate Management and in May. James Strange Anthony McDade is executive Diversity Leadership. of Tampa, Fla., is an adjunct director of the Greenville 83 professor at Eckerd College Area Interfaith Hospitality Next reunion in 2008 while finishing his dissertation Network (GAIHN), a com­ lee Belcher McFadden is 77 in New Te stament Studies at Next reunion in 2007 munity organization for a paralegal employed by Emory University. BIRTHS: William Barbee of Moseley, homeless fam ilies. Leatherwood Walker Todd Tim and Carol Garrington, Va., is a budget and policy & Mann, P.C., in Greenville. a son, Christopher, June 3, analyst with the Virginia Thomas Walker is manager 2004. Tim is a pediatric Department of Planning and 80 of Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., This year is reunion! oncologist at the Children's Budget. Fred DeFoor of in Bluffton, S.C. BIRTH: leslie Raymer expects to com­ Hospital in Denver, Colo. Columbia, S.C., is minister Paul and Deborah Foster, plete her Master of Divinity Gary and Jacquelyn Poland of music at St. Andrews a son, Cole Evans, February degree at Emory University's Hoagland, a daughter, Quinn Baptist Church. His wife, 10, West Chester, Pa. Paul is Candler School of Theology Carys, September 17, 2004, Cindy Creech '78 DeFoor, a vice president with Delaware in December and is seeking Colts Neck, N.J. Jacquelyn teaches preschoolers with Investments. ordination within the United is an attorney with Hoagland, disabilities at Harbison West Church of Christ. She is an Longo, Moran, Dunst and Elementary School. • Joyce archaeologist and paleoethno­ Doukas. Wolfe Dodd (M.A.), a mathe­ 84 botanist with New South Next reunion in 2009 matics teacher at Bryson Associates, Inc., in Stone After many years in the Middle School in Simpsonville, Mountain, Ga. ministry, Jack Borders has 86 S.C., is one of 95 elementary Next reunion in 2006 become director of the Greater and middle school teachers Hilda Winstead Marcos has Lawrence County (Ohio) Area from across the country to been named senior vice 81 Chamber of Commerce. win the 2005 Presidential Next reunion in 2006 president and retail banking Kristi Pearson Kirkland of Award for Excellence in June Carland Hammond is manager for Greer (S.C.) Flowery Branch, Ga., works Mathematics and Science. an associate professor of fine State Bank. Camilla Gibson as research analyst for the The award is the highest honor arts and head of the music pro­ Pitman is legal office coordi­ Te nnebaum Institute at Georgia fo r teaching in these fields and gram at Saint Leo University nator in the Greenville City Institute of Te chnology. carries with it a $10,000 prize. in Florida. She performs as Attorney's Office. In addition John McKinstry is principal • larry D. Russell has been a bassoonist in the Tampa Bay to directing the Miss Greater engineer with the Titan Cor­ appointed to the position of area, and she and her husband, Greer scholarship pageant, poration in Greenwood lecturer in the Department Bruce, own a dressage horse she has served on the boards Village, Colo. Bonnie of Religious Studies at Elon farm. Formerly the chief of the Greer Cultural Arts Borshay Sneed has accepted (N.C.) University. Robin credit officerof Coasta!States Council and the Legal Staff a position with Denison Hiott Spinks of Wrightsville Bank on Hilton Head Island, Professionals of Greenville University in Granville, Ohio, Beach, N.C., is president S.C., Daniel Holland has been and has been national contest as associate professor of music of Greenfield Development named the bank's president. director for Drum Majorettes and director of choral activities. Company, an economic and Thomas Mclain practices of America. BIRTHS: community development Jaw with the Atlanta firmof David and Jenny Baillie, consulting firm. Brenda Womble Carlyle Sandridge 85 a daughter, Mia Joelle, May leatherman Steward (M.A.) & Rice, PLLC. Natalie This year is reunion! 29. David is pastor of out­ is president-elect of the South Wilson Swonger of Toledo, Scott Cobranchi (M.S. '87) reach and recreation at First Carolina Association of Legal Ohio, is chief financial officer of Simpsonville, S.C., is Church of the Nazarene in Administrators. She is director with Electronic Concepts and a manager with Cryovac Sealed Chicago. James and Erin of administration for Leather­ Engineering, Inc. Air Corporation. His wife, Mason, a son, Noah Clark, wood Walker Todd & Mann Kimberly Reeves '90 Cobranchi, April 27, 2004, Raymond, in Greenville. 82 is a CPA at Elliott Davis. Miss. James is director of Next reunion in 2007 Bell Helicopter has appointed instruction in the Hinds Scott Fitzgerald as executive Mike and lisa Dennis Daly County School District. 78 director for sales in Europe, Sarah Couture Next reunion in 2008 live in Arlington, Va. Mike, Richard and Africa and the Middle East. Pope, a daughter, Fallon Cynthia Huggins has been a commander in the U.S. Daniel Reitz is a financial Helene, March 9, Lutz, Fla. appointed to a two-year term Navy, works at the Pentagon consultant with Smith Barney Mark and Kaye Walsh, as president of the University on the Joint Chiefs staff. in Allentown, Pa. Adair a son, Brian Arthur, August of Maine at Machias, where Maggie long McGill of Rock Dean Rogers is minister of 20, 2004, Charlotte, N.C.

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HYATT R.ECENCY April 12, Acworth, Ga. studies teacher at Berea High 864.235.1234 S99 Marshall and Anne Ferrell, School in Greenville. MARRIOTT GRI!ENVILLii Malcolm Stephanie 864.297.0300 S89 a son, Addison, June 4, 2004, '93 and PuoENIX INN Tampa, Fla. Jairy and Rowell Murray, a daughter, 864.233-4651 S69-S7 9 Christy Hunter, a daughter, Samantha, March 7, 2004, WEST IN POINSE"IT 864.421.9700 Sll2 Lily Cate, December 27, Monroe, N.C. Stephanie *romplimrutary North Charleston, S.C. Jairy is an administrative assistant brrakfast indudrd is medical director at Palmetto to the vice president of finance Holllecollling Primary Care Hospital. with Goulston Te chnologies, October 21-23 Inc. Brian and Aimee O'Keefe, a son, Leyton Walker, FRIDAY OcTOBER 2I 90 November 2. Brian is an ALUMNI GOLF REUNION DROP-INS This year is reunion! attorney with McAngus, ALUMNI ART SHOW PEP RALLY Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue Goudelock and Courie in CARNIVAL ON THE MALL fiREWORKS has appointed Jason Deal Charleston, S.C. Doug and SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 to the Superior Court of the Beth Goodlet '91 Williams, ALUMNI BREAKFAST LUNCH ON THE LAWN Northeastern Judicial Circuit a daughter, Addison, May 24, DEPARTMENT DROP-INS PA RADE covering Hall and Dawson 2004. Beth is director of youth FooTBALL vs EwN REuNION BANQUETS counties. Jason had served ministries for First Presbyterian DOWNTOWN BLOCK PA RTY as the district attorney of the Church in Charlotte, N.C. SuNDAY OCTOBER 23 Northeastern Circuit since Wo RSHIP SERVICE 2002. He received Furman's Outstanding Young Alumni 91 $ ! FURMAN Award in 2003. • Bert Next reunion in 2006 Pridgen of Leesburg, Ga., Matt Kneeland has joined Visit on-line at: www.alumni.furm:m.edu is an anesthesiologist with the Haywood Road office of e-mail: [email protected] 1.800.787.7533 Albany Anesthesia Associates. Greenville First Bank as vice J.P. Royer Ill of Sanford, president/team leader. He has Fla., is one of two recipients worked in banking for 13 years, of the "League Educator most recently with AmSouth Apple Award" for 2005 from in Te nnessee. Dawn Allison The League of American Strickland is a part-time lec­ Nicole Buice, a daughter, Theatres and Producers, Inc. turer in French in Furman's Kendall, May 2, Marietta, 87 The award recognizes educa­ Department of Modern Lan­ Next reunion in 2007 Ga. Randall is manager of tors and administrators for guages and Literatures. Stafford Green is currently office services with Powell their commitment to arts edu­ MARRIAGE: Laurel Epps­ in Berlin, Germany, on assign­ Goldstein LLP. cation and for their work with Hankey and Robert Jones, ment for the Coca-Cola Com­ league member venues that December 18. They live pany. BIRTH: Kenneth 89 present touring Broadway in Canton, Ga. BIRTHS: and Stephanie Mangels '90 Next reunion in 2009 shows. J.P. teaches at Midway Scott '94 and Kerstin Reinhold Watson, twin sons, Samuel John Blevins has graduated Elementary School. • Clark Armstrong, a daughter, Karis Wayne and Matthew Lee, from Emory University with Sehon of West Chester, Pa., Ila, June 17, 2004, Orlando, November 2. They live a Doctor of Theology degree. is employed by GlaxoSmith­ Fla. Andy and Diane Geary in Kennesaw, Ga. He works in the School of Kiine. MARRIAGES: Powers, a daughter, Lauren Medicine, the School of Elizabeth Aurilio and Jim Grace, March 4. They live 88 Public Health and the School Fenton, March 5. Elizabeth in Herndon, Va., and Diane Next reunion in 2008 of Theology at Emory, where is an account analyst with is a senior project manager David Parker of Shelby, N.C., he teaches in the areas of Clark Consulting in Greens­ for Visa USA. is an associate professor of public health, mental health boro, N.C. George Charles English at Gardner-Webb and religion. Michael Alan Haddad, Jr., and Mary Hipp, University. Lynn Purcell Miller is vice president and December 10. George is 92 Next reunion in 2007 Wright of Simpsonville, S.C., audit consultant with Bank of a pediatrician at Mary Black Kristin Whitley Owens is is a physician with Piedmont America in Charlotte, N.C. Hospital in Spartanburg, S.C. a social studies teacher at Psychiatric Services, PA . Robert Moody has accepted an BIRTHS: Elton and Amy Byrnes High School in Duncan, BIRTHS: Brian and Beth appointment as music director Williamson Bailey, a daughter, S.C. Paige Snider is a con- Black, a daughter, Eleanor, and conductor of the Winston­ Savannah Claire, February sultant with Development January 26, 2004, San Fran­ Salem (N.C.) Symphony. He 22, Parker, Colo. Jeff and Alternatives, Inc., in Bethesda, cisco, Calif. Randall and is also resident conductor for Jennifer Browne, a daughter,

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Md. • Jennifer Stone-Rogers Jones, February 12. Joseph Lexington, S.C., has received dent and chief executive officer is trade show and operations is government sales manager his National Board Certifica­ of One Stop Environmental, manager for Kellen Company with Blue Water Ropes of tion. His wife, Swann Arp LLC, a hazardous material in Atlanta. • Sherry Viduya Carrollton, Ga. • Peter Hardy Adams, completed her Ph.D. disposal company. works as a physician at Pal­ and Lisa Josefin Ringenson, at the University of South metto Primary Care in Charles­ July 3, 2004. They live in Carolina and is an assistant Birmingham, Ala., where professor of epidemiology 95 ton, S.C . • MARRIAGES: 111is year is reunion! Peter is director of institu­ at the university's Arnold Kristen Pell Adikes and Dave Britt and Bridget Biltgen Faunce tional client services with School of Public Health. Lynch, October 23. They live live in Alpharetta, Ga., where AmSouth Asset Management. • Kelly Gainey is a guidance in New York, and Kristen is Bridget owns Uncommon • James Redd and Britney counselor at Oakdale Elemen­ director of product marketing Scents and a Web site, Lea Varner, February 4. They tary School in Rock Hill, S.C. for LivePerson, Inc. • Hope www.pamperingpotions.com. live in Milton, Fla., and James She coaches track at Saluda Mcilwain and David Wood, Britt is a financial specialist is business services officer Trail Middle School. • Sarah December 23. Hope teaches with First Union. • Bo with Branch Banking and Altemose Lourie of Los Olivos, mathematics at Mercer Uni­ Ferguson has become the • Trust. • BIRTHS: Jay and Calif., and her husband, David, _ versity in Macon, Ga. assistant town manager m Anna Maria Maxwell Cowart, both work at Midland School, BIRTHS: Roger and Claire Black Mountain, N.C. He was a daughter, Amelia Johnstone, she as a teacher and coach and Carbonier, a son, Jackson, previously assistant to the town February 11, Greenville. • he as headmaster. • Graco May 12, Wilton, Conn. Roger manager in Rockville, Md. • Burns and Lyn Blackwell Paredes is corporate and regu­ is manager of XL Reinsurance Karen Morse of West Hartford, Edmonds, a son, Davis Graham, latory affairs manager with America. • Chris and Jean Conn., has earned a Master of March 1, Greenville. • Craig British American Tobacco Allen Landmesser, a daughter, Music degree in voice and opera and Pam McCoy, a son, Andrew, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. • Lottie Olivia, September 28, from The Hartt School, the December 30. Craig is chief MARRIAGE: Stowe Barber 2004, Canton, Ga. • Michael University of Hartford's music operating officer with Carolina and Wendy Hamilton '98, April and Carey Lube, a daughter, school. • Derek Oliver is on Pines Regional Medical Center, 9. She is a registered nurse in Meredith, August 13, 2004, active duty with the U.S. Army a health management associates the trauma unit of Carolina's Allen, Texas. Michael is an as the psychologist for the 2nd fac ility in Hartsville, S.C. • Medical Center in Charlotte, engineer with Texas Instru­ Cavalry Regiment Stryker Brian and Laura Miller Mitchell, N.C., and he is a businessman. ments. Brigade Combat Team at Fort a son, Nathan John, February • BIRTHS: Andrew and Lewis, Wash. • Mary Beth 28, Burlington, N.C. • Reggie Mary Kay Johnson Deese, Ponder recently assumed 93 and Elizabeth Camps O'Shields, a daughter, Celia McMahan, Next reunion in 2008 a position as physician services twins, a son, Brendan Patrick, October 31. Mary Kay is Ron Garner is an associate manager with RelayHealth, and a daughter, Katherine International Baccalaureate pastor at Mount Tabor United Inc., a California-based Elizabeth, June 18, 2004. coordinator at Spartanburg Methodist Church in Winston­ company that offers on-line Elizabeth is a tax manager (S.C.) Day School. • Jason Salem, N.C. • Cindy Keeler communication services for with Cox Enterprises in and Vanessa Hinson '95 Hair-Whitaker graduated from doctors and their patients. Atlanta. • Scott and April Helms, a son, Harrison Robert, the University of Oklahoma She lives in Boca Raton, Fla. Still Roy, a son, Cole Ansel, February 15, 2004, Charlotte, School of Social Work and now • MARRIAGES: Meredith February 15, Black Mountain, N.C. • Jason '95 and Carol works as a therapist in the Tomlinson and Jerry Williams, N.C. Scott works as an invest­ Sargent Holland, a daughter, Greenville Hospital System. March 5. Formerly a professor ment representative with Mayce Elizabeth, March 15, • Britt Steed is regional at Winthrop University, she Edward Jones Investments. Calhoun, Ga. • Ken and director of business develop­ will begin a new job this fall • John and Kimberly Hudgins Christine Edwards '95 Lake, ment with Asterand, Inc., in as an assistant professor of Taylor, twin daughters, Emily a daughter, Abby Sharon, Raleigh, N.C. He works with mathematics at Campbell Uni­ Dolores and Catherine Elaine, November 10, Wake Forest, biotech and pharmaceutical versity. He is a psychological January 11, Glendale, Ariz. N.C. Ken has been serving companies in designing their operations specialist in the • Troy and Susan Silver Van as a chaplain at University of research and acquiring bio­ U.S. Army and is stationed Aacken, a son, Alexander North Carolina Hospitals and materials for drug development at Fort Bragg, N.C. • Janet Steven, March 29. Susan recently completed a pastoral studies. • Scot Stewart is Patricia Wheeler and Gerald is a public health analyst care residency. • Bill and a physician with Northeast Francis Dorneker, Jr., April 9. with the Centers for Disease Mary Catherine Martin Lawton, Georgia Otolaryngology in They live in Greenville where Control and Prevention in a son, Murphy, March 27, Gainesville. • Michael and he is employed at Gales Rubber. Atlanta. • Nathaniel and Pelzer, S.C. • Jason and Erika Julie Holliday Wayne live She teaches at Dacusville Elizabeth Olsen Wade, a daugh­ Lynn Gasdek Pausman, a son, in Advance, N.C. Julie is on Middle School. • Aaron Wolfe ter, Madeleine Elizabeth, Benjamin Seth, June 26, 2004, the business faculty at Wake and Kathleen McCormack, March 22, Ames, Iowa. Charlotte, N.C. • Richard '95 Forest University and Michael November 27. Aaron is a stu­ and Shannon Simpson Riley, is a pharmaceutical sales dent at Old Dominion Univer­ a daughter, Reagan Elizabeth, representative with Pfizer sity and Kathleen teaches 94 May 11, Mountain Brook, Ala. Corporation. • Next reunion in 2009 third grade in the Newport Richard is with Simpson Com­ MARRIAGES: Joseph John Adams, a teacher at News (Va.) public schools. • mercial and Shannon is presi- Byron Cousins and Devereaux White Knoll High School in

38 BIRTHS: Robert Craig Boyd Maddox Sullivan Block Church and Laurie Haynes Burlington, a daughter, Esther Emma, March 1, East Point, Ga. • Alumni Association Board welcomes new members Timothy and Rebecca Bellamy Hunt, a son, Timothy, Jr., July 20, 2004, New York City. Two graduates from the Class of 1954 are is a past president of the local Metropolitan • Kevin '98 and Sonya Scott among five new members of the Alumni Arts Council, Downtown Greenville Associa­ Jackson, a daughter, Lauryn Association Board of Directors for 2005-06. tion, South Carolina Jewelers Association Mychelle, January 27, Mem­ The board nominated the new members at and Carolinas Golf Association, and has phis, Te nn. Sonya is a vice its spring meeting, and they will begin their served on a number of civic and community president with Union Planters duties this fall. boards. Bank and Kevin is a pediatric Joining the board for five-year terms • John M. Block '63, Greenville. A mem­ dentist, currently completing are: ber of the Furman history faculty since 1968, his residency at the University • Edna Wells Boyd '54, Albuquerque, John retired this year. Now he'll have a new of Te nnessee-Memphis. • Charles and Kimberly Keefer, N.M. Holder of a master's degree in coun­ perspective on university life. He received a daughter, Victoria Ashlyn, seling from the University of New Mexico, the Alester G. Furman, Jr., and Janie Earle March 25. Charles is an Edna spent most of her career as a high Furman Award for Meritorious Teaching in exercise physiologist in the school guidance counselor in Albuquerque. 1984. He was a member of the basketball Greenville Hospital System She currently is an active community volun­ team during his student days, and from and Kim is on the student teer with abused and neglected children, 1996-2000 he took a "break" from his services staff at Furman. • Native Americans and with the Presbyterian teaching duties to serve as vice president Rogers and Christine Stinson, Church (USA). She has been a head agent for intercollegiate athletics. a daughter, Saige Carrie, May for the Class of '54 and chaired the group's • Bobby Earl Church '78, Griffin, Ga. 31, 2004, Fort Stewart, Ga. 50th reunion celebration last fall. Bobby, who played football at Furman, is Rogers is an aviator in the U.S. • J. Cordell Maddox '54, Jefferson City, a safety manager for Printpack, Inc. For Army. • Bruce and Michelle Te nn. From 1977 until his retirement in 2000, the last six years he has also been pastor Harb Walter, a daughter, Cordell was president of Carson-Newman of Griffin Chapel United Methodist Church. Allison, November 18. They College. Previously, he was president of He has served on the board of the Carroll live in Durham, N.C., where Michelle is a biostatistician Anderson College from 1971-77 and worked County Chamber of Commerce and of and project director with Rho, as assistant to the president at Furman from the county's Employers Committee, and Inc. • Markus and Molly 1961-71. Active in the Rotary Club and Chamber is a volunteer for Angel Food Ministries. Baumgardner Wimmer, of Commerce, he served on his 50th reunion The board also extended a fond farewell a daughter, Ana Marie, committee last fall. He received an honorary to five outgoing members. Thanks go March 24, Greer, S.C. degree from Furman in 1976. to John Cassady '62, Catherine Hunter • Heyward M. Sullivan '59, Greenville. Hightower '55, Jeanne Howard '81, Catherine 96 Heyward is the retired president of Hale's Rakestraw Smith '92 and Mickey Walker '55 Next reunion in 2006 Jewelers, one of America's oldest jewelry firms. for their hard work on behalf of alma mater. Leanna Kelley Fuller is asso­ A member of the Furman Athletic Hall of Fame - To m Triplitt '76 ciate pastor at Oakland Chris­ and the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame, he Director, Alumni Association tian Church in Suffolk, Va. • Jason Scott Rawlings recently finished his Ph.D. at the Uni­ versity of Kentucky and is September 14, 2004. Gerrit '98 Lynch, a son, Patrick Stephen and Crystal Smoak, now a postdoctoral fe llow at is president of Hampton Hall, Stanford Lynch, January 26, a daughter, Elizabeth Mae, St. Jude Children's Research a luxury home community Murrells Inlet, S.C. • Tripp November 26, Camden, S.C. Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. in Bluffton, S.C. • Jason Peck and Sherri Lewis Martin, a son, • Fabio and Julie West Torres, • Allison Rinker St. John and Jennifer Creech, a son, Carl James, February 22, a son, Fabio Eduardo, March received her Ph.D. in psy­ Syler Joel Peck-Creech, Easley, S.C. • Craig and 4, Fort Wo rth, Tex as. chology from George February 17, Minneapolis, Meredith Matkin Newmaker, Washington University Minn. Jennifer is a graduate a daughter, Reagan Michelle, in May . • MARRIAGE: student in German studies at June 1, 2004, Monument, 97 Next reunion in 2007 Neil Sparks and Tonya Kay the University of Minnesota. Colo. Meredith is a software LeRoy (M.A. '99) and Aleta Denning, September 13, 2004. • Joshua '98 and Michelle developer with Focus on the Butler live in Blythewood, They live in Blacksburg, Va., Good Holmes, a daughter, Family. • Ryan and Kim S.C. LeRoy is director where Neil is a student at Jordan Riley, March 6, 2004. Bourret Pendergraph, a son, of technology services in Virginia College of Osteo­ They live in Taylors, S.C., and Jacob Michael, April 9, 2004, Lexington/Richland School pathic Medicine . • BIRTHS: Joshua is product manager Richmond, Va. Kim is a phy­ District 5. • Deanna Drafts Gerrit and Leslie Albert, with NuVox Communications. sical therapist with Sheltering works in digital imaging and a daughter, Neely Jane, • Barney and Anne Stanford Arms Rehabilitation. •

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post-production for an archi­ services at Wake Forest Uni­ industry practice area. She tectural photographer in 98 versity Baptist Medical Center. was previously with Thompson Atlanta. As a freelancer, her Next reunion in 2008 • Jennifer Pittman Viscusi Hine LLP in Cleveland, Ohio. work has appeared in Atlanta The Virginia Historical Society is an optometrist with Drs. • Rebekah Gentry Gregory area publications and in chose Sally Ryan Burgess to Eyecare Center in Newtown, has become assistant director Southern Living magazine. receive the 2005 Brenton S. Pa. • Molly Warmoth Watson of the Paladin Club at Furman. • Gratia Garner is district Halsey Award, which recog­ of Easley, S.C., is senior chemist She previously worked at manager of Ann Taylor Loft nizes an educator who demon­ with Pharmaceutical Asso­ Michigan State University, for Washington, D.C., and is strates scholarship, enthusiasm ciates. • MARRIAGES: where she was an assistant pursuing an M.B.A. degree and creativity in teaching Joseph Edward Anthony and director in the Office of Athletic at Marymount University. Virginia or American history. Janice Anne Juta, October 9. Compliance. • Erin Forrest • Susie Nabors Hubbard Ryan teaches at Virginia She is a registered marketing Johnson has been promoted of Ypsilanti, Mich., is child Randolph Community High associate with Legg Mason in to associate partner at the advocate/volunteer coordina­ School in Glen Allen. • Easton, Md., and he is a credit Bell Oaks Company executive tor with the Washtenaw Inter­ Jennifer Chase Chandler analyst for Mercantile Eastern search firm in Atlanta. • Jason mediate School District, has received National Board Shore Bank. • John Jacobs long has joined the academic working with a program for Certification and is a teacher and Amy McLarty, August 7, records staff at Furman as an students who are homeless. • in Richland School District 2004. They live in Atlanta assistant registrar, responsible Nakia Pope received his Ph.D. 2 in Columbia, S.C. • Kristen where he is an account for technology management. in social foundations of educa­ Burns Chaneyworth is market­ manager for C.H. Robinson He most recently was the lead tion from the University of ing director with Tripoint Worldwide and she works in Web developer for an Internet Virginia in May and was Development Company in the Governor's Office of scheduled to begin work in Columbia, S.C. • Jason Planning and Budget. • August as an assistant professor Combs is an international Amanda MacKee and Pete in the College of Education at admission representative for Peterson, February 26. They Winthrop University in Rock the Savannah (Ga.) College live in Tallahassee, Fla., and Hill, S.C . • MARRIAGES: of Art and Design. • Brian Amanda works in marketing Brian James Cross and Kelly for the Florida Department Greene received a master's James H. Simkins, Jr. '78, president; Marie Griffin, April 9. Brian of Agriculture and Consumer degree in library and informa­ Harriet Arnold Wilburn '74, president Services. • Kiana Matthews is an attorney with the Florida tion science from the Simmons elect; Randolph Williams Blackwell '63, Department of Environmental College Graduate School and Mark Dezelon, March 12. vice president; Pamela Underwood Protection in Tallahassee. of Library and Information They live in Garland, Texas, Thomason '76, past president; • leAnne Elizabeth legg and Science in Boston. After and both are employed by Rebecca Hood Becherer '89; Venita Kevin Thomas Alewine, March working at Harvard College Te xas Instruments. • Casey Ty us Billingslea '81; John M. Block '63; 12. They live in Charlotte, Library for the past four years, Price and Jayson Christopher Edna Wells Boyd '54; J. Chris Brown N.C., where she is a speech/ he is now assistant head of Riddle, May 22, 2004. They '89; Rosalie Manly Burnett '49; language pathologist at Child access services at Northeast­ live in Florence, S.C. • Jacky H. Furman Cantrell '61 ; Bobby Earl and Family Development Inc. ern University's Snell Library. Prickett and Patrick Maroney, Church '78; David S. Cobb '90; Allen and he is a private lending • Mitch '99 and Kathryn March 19. They live in Austin, Cothran '01; George L. Johnson '68; specialist at Bank of America. Pierce Kiser have purchased Texas, where Jacky is an asso­ Vicki Bieksha Johnson '93; William • BIRTHS: Andrew and Ethan Allen Home Interiors ciate with the law firm of A. Lampley '41; Charles W. Linder '59; Jennifer Becker, a son, Carlson in Columbia, S.C. • Chris Haynes and Boone, LLP. • J. Cordell Maddox '54; Clare Folio Lynch, January 2, Chicago. • lassiter has received a Ph.D. BIRTHS: Gavin and Amanda Morris '83; Paul B. Nix, Jr. '77; James Ryan and Cyndee lee Bonacci, in genetics from Duke Uni­ Hoffman Desnoyers, a son, G. Revels, Jr. '62; Ginger Malone Sauls a son, Isaac Glynn, April 8, versity. He has been working Jackson Gavin, March 19. '75; David M. Schilli '85; Steven B. Lawrenceville, Ga. • Chris with classmate Elwood Linney Amanda is a missionary in Smith '83; Heyward M. Sullivan '59; Davin K. Welter '89. and Melanie Montgomery on the estrogen pathway and Slovakia with Josiah Venture, Brummett, a son, Cooper, its use during development. a high adventure camp for Ex-Officio and Other Members: October 15, Perryville, Ky. • • Jennifer Lentini graduated high school students. • Jim David E. Shi '73, president; Donald J. Graham and Bradley Majette from the Medical University and Robin Vaught Parrish, Lineback, vice president for develop­ Fox, a daughter, Caroline Milne, of South Carolina and started a son, Jackson James, May 5, ment; Tom Triplitt '76, director of March 8, Decatur, Ga. • a residency in Toledo, Ohio. • 2004. Robin is an associate Alumni Association; Jane Dungan, Dennis and Rachel Kazanjian T.J. McGoldrick of Cincinnati, with the Fritscher Law Firm associate director of Alumni Associ­ Heneghan, a daughter, Chloe Ohio, is director of athletics in Raleigh, N.C. ation; Melanie Krone Armstrong '94, Elizabeth, April 12, Charlotte, in the Three Rivers School associate director of Alumni Associ­ N.C. • Eric and Kerri Saller District. • Traci Shortridge 99 ation; To dd Malo '95, president, Young '98 Wallace, a daughter, Ella received a master's degree Next reunion in 2009 Alumni Council; Jonathan Bettis '06, Grace, April 12, Iowa City, in speech-language pathology Clevonne Houser Gaillard has president, Student Alumni Council; Iowa. Eric is a resident phy­ from the University of North joined the Nashville, Tenn., Amer Ahmad '06, president, Associ­ sician in general surgery Carolina in May and has office of the law firmof Bass, ation of Furman Students; Brandi at the University of Iowa begun work in outpatient Berry & Sims PLC. She is Childress '06, president, Senior Class. Hospitals and Clinics. pediatric speech and language an associate in the healthcare

40 start-up based in Gainesville, St. Andrews in Scotland for Drew, Eckl & Farnham. • Ga. Kristi Hultstrand Reed the 2005-06 academic year. Matt '02 and Megan Christina and her husband, Mark, have • Stephanie Spottswood larson Johnson, a daughter, Scurlock moved to We st Hartford, Conn., is director of youth Elliana Grace, June 10, 2004, ecause of the large number to begin a chapter of Reformed • Celeste and children's ministries at Greenville. Matt and of submissions and clippings University Fellowship at Trinity Riddle Schnabel, St. James United Methodist a son, Trevor Furman receives for the maga­ College. • lauren Smith Church in Atlanta. Henry, February 15, 2004. zine's class notes section and received a master's degree Elizabeth Patz Skola of Celeste is a speech-language the time needed to review, com­ in geology with a specializa­ Marietta, Ga., graduated from pathologist in Morganton, pile and edit so much informa­ tion in hydrology from the • Jennifer Emory University School N.C. Samuel and tion, news items frequently are University of Florida and • Alex Vogel, lee Coats Solorzano, of Law in May. a son, not published until five or six works as an environmental a recent graduate of the Landon Philip, February 12. months after they are submitted. scientist with MACTEC Mississippi College School Jennifer is general manager Furman magazine does not Engineering and Consulting, of Law, is an attorney with for Gulfstream International publish dated items (anything Inc. She lives in Wakefield, O'Neil, Parker & Williamson Airlines (Continental Con­ more than 18 months old at time Mass. • Benjamin Vinson • Shawn nection) in Jacksonville, Fla. in Knoxville, Te nn. of publication) or engagement of Atlanta has become an Willis lives in Columbia, S.C., Samuel is a captain with announcements. Birth and associate with McKenna Long • where he is a lawyer with Continental Connection. marriage announcements for Aldridge LLP. Prior to that Jay Deborah Wells Whitener & Wharton, P.A., '01 and alumni couples who graduated in he worked as counsel to the Thompson, a daughter, Lillian practicing in the areas of real different years are included un­ majority caucus in the Georgia estate and intellectual property. Frances, March 2, Columbia, der the earliest graduation date House of Representatives. • MARRIAGES: Russ Boyd • James Candace S.C. and (except if requested otherwise); • Allen Wadford of North Cuddy Williams, and Sarah Elizabeth Jack, a son, Camden they are not listed under both Charleston, S.C., is regional March 5. They live in Mem­ Michael, July 3, 2004, Gaines­ classes. When submitting items, training general manager for phis, Te nn. Russ is associate ville, Fla. Candace has a please include your spouse's Whit-mart, Inc.-Applebee's. minister at Collierville Chris­ master's degree in physical or child's name, whether your • MARRIAGES: Michelle tian Church and Sara teaches therapy and works at Munroe spouse is a Furman graduate, Belton and Ty ler Smyth, April at the Memphis Oral School Regional Medical Center. and the date and city where 9. They live in Charleston, • Alii Dunlap for the Deaf. the birth or marriage occurred. S.C. • Mira Hibri and John and Bill Meritt, October 2. Send news to the Office of Howard, Jr., April 3. They They live in Mooresville, N.C., 01 Next reunion in 2006 Marketing and Public Relations, live in Irmo, S.C . • BIRTHS: and Alii works in merchandis­ Joe and Betsy Biedlingmaier Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Kevin and Kristin Simpson '01 ing with Lowe's Companies, live in Knoxville where he is Highway, Greenville, S.C. 29613, Leedy, a son, Kevin, Jr., Janu­ Inc. • Mary Catherine Foster studying for a master's degree or e-mail to [email protected]. ary 8, Grayson, Ga. • Jeff and and Kyle Cole, May 29, 2004. in mental health counseling Selected information submitted Alicia leerssen Stark, a son, They live in Atlanta where at the University of Tennessee to the on-line alumni registry Edward Augustine, January Mary Catherine is studying and she is in her fo urth year (www.furman.edu/alumni) 19, Ty rone, Ga. for a Master of Divinity at the university's College is included in class notes. degree at Candler School of of Veterinary Medicine. • Theology. • Briana Guthrie Steven Burdine is working for 00 and Erik Senland, April 30. This year is reunion! the American Medical Associ­ They live in Sterling, Va., and While attending graduate ation in Washington, D.C., for Virginia Maria Hernandez Briana is youth and program school at George Mason one year, after which he will Covington of the U.S. District director at Great Falls United University, Amanda Thrasher return to the Medical Univer­ Court for the Middle District Methodist Church. • William Hobbs is working for Robinson sity of South Carolina. • of Florida. • Jennifer Andrew Murphy and Rebecca & Associates, Inc., a historic laurie Conway is employed Milhous Scott works as Reid Breckenridge '01, April preservation consulting firm by GE Commercial Finance a senior accountant at Elliott 23. She is an ophthalmology in Washington, D.C. • Erin in Dallas, Te xas. She was Davis, LLC, in Columbia, S.C. resident at the Medical Uni­ Carnahan lane of Raleigh, scheduled to begin study for • Aubrey Sloan of St. Simons versity of South Carolina in N.C., has become marketing her M.B.A. degree at Southern Island, Ga., is a funeral assis­ Charleston and he is a certified communications manager for Methodist University in August. tant and fa mily service coun­ financial manager at Merrill Scandinavian Child, Inc., • Nicole Traynum ladd of selor with Brunswick (Ga.) Ly nch. • Jennifer Orr and a company that imports chil­ Pendleton, S.C., teaches music Memorial Park Funeral Home. Clay O'Daniel '01, July 10, dren's products from Europe. at Tow nville Elementary She supervises three cemeteries 2004. They live in Atlanta • Meg Ramey was presented School. • Anne-leigh Gaylord in the Glynn County area. where Jennifer is an elemen­ the 2004-05 George W. Truett Moe graduated from Arizona She previously worked at tary school teacher. • BIRTHS: Theological Seminary Out­ State University College of the Federal Law Enforcement Dewayne and Michelle Reid standing Student Award at Law in May. She was editor­ Training Center in Glynco, Gainey, a daughter, Kristen, Baylor University. She has in-chief of the Arizona State Ga., where she was the first December 6. They live in been awarded a Rotary Ambas­ Law Journal and graduated civilian intern to the U.S. Air Loganville, Ga., and Michelle sadorial Scholarship to study with Pro Bono Distinction. Force Office of Special Inves­ works as a paralegal with theology at the University of She is a clerk for the Hon. tigations Academy. • Claire

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Traylor is the small business master's degree in advertising Manufacturing in Greenville, They live in Greenville. • specialist for "Emma," an and public relations from the and he is a manager at Ventus Brandon Michael Inabinet and e-mail marketing company University of Alabama and Capital Services. • Chad Rachel Newton, June 19, 2004. in Nashville, Tenn. • now works for the American Voelkert and Annie Williams, They live in Greenville. • MARRIAGES: Helen Baxter Red Cross in Huntersville, October 25. They live in Matthew Allen McNair and and Chris Brown, April 9. N.C. • Andy Pascual received Lexington, Ky., and Annie Janie Ruth Parnell, May 14. Helen is an obstetrics/ his J.D. degree from the is state coordinator for the He is a software technician gynecology resident at the Samford University Cumber- Kentucky Historical Society. at CareerBuilder.com in Medical University of South land School of Law in May. Norcross, Ga. • Carrie Parker Carolina in Charleston, and Upon passing the Bar he will and Ryan Eaves, July 31, Chris is a mechanical engineer work as an assistant district 03 Next reunion in 2008 2004. They live in Athens, with Bosch. • Kristen attorney in the Appalachian • Kelsey Ruebush Claudia Elizabeth Hubbard Ga. and Evensen and Stephen Harter, Judicial Circuit in the North Clint Grant, July 23, 2004. of Seneca, S.C., has earned June 19, 2004. They live in Georgia mountains. He will Kelsey is an orchestra director a master's degree in public Alpharetta, Ga., and Kristen be the program director and with Dorchester County (S.C.) health from Boston University teaches social studies in the chief prosecutor for the School District 2 . • BIRTH: School of Public Health. • Fulton County Schools. • Violence Against Women Adam '05 and Hope Yerger Timothy Larkins of Chicago Kyle Jones and Christal Stieb Unit. • Tracy Thompson Vann Mabry, a daughter, Alanna is a senior recruiter with '03, May 15, 2004. They live graduated from Wake Forest Claire, March 19, Panama Maxim Healthcare. • Bryan in Tallahassee, Fla. • Lilia University School of Law in City, Fla. Mitchell received a master's Laffite and Ryan Saunders May. • Sarah Karen Vatland degree in city and regional '02, February 26. They live lives in Iringa, Tanzania, planning from Clemson Uni- in Coral Gables, Fla., where where she is an environmental 05 versity in May. He is a consul- MARRIAGE: Emily Menning Ryan is regional manager for coordinator for Friends of tant with McCallum Sweeney and Kevin Smith, June 11. They Sago Networks. • Katie Ruaha Society, a national park. Consulting in Greenville. • live in Greenville where Kevin Wyatt and Drew Johnson, • MARRIAGES: Craig Justin Traunero of Winston- works at CoLinx, a provider March 19. They recently Caldwell and Abby Thompson, Salem, N.C., is a student at the of shared e-commerce and moved to Washington, D.C. July 17, 2004. They live in Wake Forest University School logistics services. Drew works for the Federal Princeton, N.J. • Melanie of Medicine. • MARRIAGES: Energy Regulatory Commis- Currin and Eric Lucero, July Adam Baslow and Molly DEATHS sion and Katie is an elemen- 31, 2004. Melanie is in her Markham, April 16. They tary school teacher. senior year at the University live in Charleston, S.C. • Robert Lee Galphin '28, March of Georgia's College of Vet- Marcus Fresia and Katherine 18, Atlanta. He had a 42-year erinary Medicine. • Felice Elizabeth Caldwell '04, career with Liberty Mutual 02 Ferguson and Robert Knight, Next reunion in 2007 January 15. They live in Insurance Company, working July 10, 2004. Felice is study- Ashley Hayden Angliss of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and in Boston, New York, Chicago, ing for a Master of Arts degree Boone, N.C., earned a master's Katherine is an assistant Pittsburgh, Birmingham and in history through a joint degree in clinical psychology manager for Ann Taylor. Atlanta. degree program at the Uni- and is employed as a staff • Nathan Crum and Erin versity of Charleston and The psychologist at New River Raley '04, April 2. They Alice Britt Carpenter '29, Citadel. • Janelle Colleen Behavioral Healthcare. • live in Pauline, S.C. March 7, Greenville. She Hicks and Richard Chadwick Elisabeth Collette is a graduate taught school for many years. Smith, March 19. They live student at the at the University in Rock Hill, S.C., where he Minnie Mendenhall Kendrick of Akron (Ohio), where she 04 is an attorney. She is a first Next reunion in 2009 '29, March 30, Greer, S.C. works as a lab technician in grade teacher and is pursuing Ellen Michael Harvey is the polymer science depart- Sarah Pauline Hipp Hutto '32, a master's degree in early enrolled in the experimental ment's NMR (Nuclear Mag- March 16, Spartanburg, S.C. childhood education at psychology Ph.D. program netic Resonance) facilities. She was an award-winning Winthrop University. • Peter at the University of Tennessee. • Jean Crow, who has worked volunteer at the Easley Clifford Netzler and Martha • Robert Andrew Highsmith is with the Austin (Texas) Parks (S.C.) Baptist Hospital and Lawton Jeter, March 12. She studying for a master's degree Foundation the past two years, at Providence Hospital in is a dental student and he is in architecture at the Rhode recently joined the staff of the Columbia, S.C. a medical student, both at the Island School of Design in Palmetto Conservation Foun- Medical University of South Providence. • Bonne Sherill Mattie Lou Meadors Jeter '32, dation in Spartanburg, S.C. Carolina in Charleston. • Mount is enrolled in the Uni- April 1, Greenville. She • Raj Juwarker is pursuing Laurie Pearson and Jake versity of Tennessee College retired as a teacher in the a Ph.D. in chemistry at Duke DeMint, April 3, 2004. They of Veterinary Medicine. • Greenville County school University. • Courtney Horner live in Greenville. • Tyrone Andrea Roche attends Columbia system. Kenna of Augusta, Ga., is Ryan Spencer and Ryan Theological Seminary in studying for a master's degree James Livingston McKittrick Elizabeth Mitchell, May 7. Decatur, Ga. • MARRIAGES: in clinical psychology at the '33, April 10, Simpsonville, She is employed as a human Kevin Brian Arrowood and University of South Carolina. S.C.. He served in the U.S. resource generalist at Nutra Catherine Keith, December 4. • Maya Pai received her Army Air Force during World

42 DuPont Guerry Ill was pioneering ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist DuPont Guerry Ill, The patient involved had a tumor on his save the sight of people with diabetes, a 1934 Furman graduate whose retina that threatened his vision. glaucoma, torn retinas and tumors." He research helped pave the way According to the newspaper, Guerry had developed his idea after taking part for the development of laser eye asked the patient to "train his right eye in an Air Force study exam ining how the surgery, died in Richmond, Va., on a pinprick of light emanating from an brightness of atomic blasts might affect April 3 at the age of 92. odd contraption -aWorld War II Army the vision of bomber pilots. Guerry, a graduate of the Uni­ searchlight aimed at a mirror that focused In 1987 the American Ophthalmo­ versity of Virginia Medical School, a light beam through a hole in a black­ logical Society recognized Guerry's taught in the Department of Oph­ board positioned two inches from the pioneering contributions to his field thalmology at the Medical College man's face. During two sessions held by presenting him its highest honor, of Virginia for 38 years (1944-82) a week apart, bright light flashed briefly the Howe Medal. and chaired the department from through the hole five times." Guerry was active in medical asso­ 1953-73. The result of the experiment: The ciations on the state and national levels In an article in its April 5 issue, tumor was destroyed and the patient's and was the first director of the Medical the Richmond Times-Dispatch vision saved. College of Virginia Hospitals Eye Bank. reported that in 1957, Guerry con­ "By using light to operate on the As a pediatric intern he conducted ducted an experiment to deter­ retina," the paper said, "Guerry laid the award-winning research on the use mine how small doses of bright groundwork for advances in what was of vitamin K to reduce hemorrhaging light might affect damaged retinas. to become laser surgery, which helps in newborns.

War II and taught aviation the Arthur Murray Studio in Harold Audrey Smoak '38, Dorothy Burton Pericola '40, cadets at Presbyterian College Atlanta. She was a member April 6, Charlotte, N.C. He March 22, Greenville. She from 1943-45. He went on to of the National Society Daugh- was a naval aviator and flight taught school for 32 years, work in business management ters of the American Revolution instructor during World War 28 of which were spent at St. for 30 years, retiring from and United Daughters of the II, after which he was a sales- Andrew's Elementary School Acme Cloth Reel in 1977. Confederacy. man for Pitney Bowes. In in Charleston. She was a vol- He was also a reporter and 1951 he started Te lephone unteer at the Children's Ernest "Johnnie" Jones, Sr. weekly columnist for the Answering Service, Inc., and Hospital of the Medical Uni- '35, March 16. He lived in Tr ibune Times in Simpsonville, served as president and general versity of South Carolina and Rock Hill, S.C., for many where he lived for 43 years. manager for 11 years. He was served as a tour guide for years and worked as a coach, He served on the boards of active in civic affairs in Char- Charleston's historic homes. teacher, principal and adminis- the Simpsonville Chamber lotte and held leadership roles trator with Rock Hill School John Hugh Wofford '40, of Commerce, Golden Strip with the United Appeal and District 3. April 9, Williamston, S.C. YMCA and Old Ninety Six the Better Business Bureau. A member of the Furman Girl Scouts. He worked with Jack Moody Purser '36, April He was a member of the Bi- Athletic Hall of Fame, he the United Way, was on the 9, Greer, S.C. He was a U.S. racial Committee, was presi- served in the U.S. Army Greenville County Historic Army Air Corps veteran of dent of the North Carolina during World War II. He Preservation Committee, and World War II and was retired Mental Health Association retired from Mount Vernon was a member of the Simpson- from the Department of and was governor of the Mills in Williamston after ville Rotary Club and the Defense. Optimist Clubs of North 32 years as general manager Greenville and Simpsonville Carolina. He later moved to and also served as the original Lions Clubs. In 1985 he was Albert Clarke '37, May 18, St. Petersburg, Fla., where he director of Saluda Valley Sav- named Simpsonville's Citizen Louisville, Ky. He was a retired served as lay assistant and ings and Loan and as associate of the Ye ar. national sales manager for business administrator of the director of American Federal Brown & Williamson Tobacco First Presbyterian Church. James Austin, Jr. '35, May 21, Savings and Loan. He was Corporation and had served as He returned to Charlotte Honea Path, S.C. He retired a school trustee for 12 years a trustee for Baptist Hospitals. in 1968 as president and from the Department of and a former member of the treasurer of Carolina Child Defense after 33 years and Curran Earle Carr '38, May 17, Anderson (S.C.) Chamber Care Center, Inc. later was employed by Corpor- Essex Meadows, Conn. of Commerce. ation Trust Corp. in New York Mary Wilton Earle Cleveland Ann Latham Easterling '38, Elsie Aspin Simister Jones '41, City. He was a member of the '39, February 28, Columbia, May 8, Columbia, S.C. She April 21, Greenville. She Honea Path Lions Club and S.C. She was a teacher in the was employed in Greenville owned and managed Meadow- was a member and soloist with public schools of Greenville by Liberty Life Insurance brook Farms and Ice. choirs in several states. He and Easley, S.C. She was Company and by Alice was a U.S. Navy veteran of a member of the Greenville Manufacturing Company. Herman Dwight McAlister '41 , World War II. committee of the Colonial March 24, Florence, S.C. He Gladys Plowden Kennedy '38, Dames of America in the state was pastor of First Baptist Wilma Reeve Gentry '35, May March 17, Due West, S.C. of South Carolina, the Junior Church of Cheraw, S.C., for 2, Roswell, Ga. She was one She worked in banking and League of Greenville and 19 years, and of several other of the fo unders of Roswell's was active in the YWCA other organizations. churches for more than 30 Youth Day Celebration, which and Meals on Wheels. years. He also taught school started in the 1950s, and was in South Carolina for 10 years an award-winning dancer with

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and was superintendent of John Allen '43, March 4, director of a high school glee City Council and Pickens schools in Florence County. Connelly Springs, N.C. He club. She went on to teach County Council, was president He was Grand Master and was a U.S. Army veteran of piano and work in church of the Clemson Fellowship Grand Secretary of Masons World War II and was the music programs in South Club and Clemson Rotary for South Carolina and was recipient of numerous medals, Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee Club, and chaired the Clemson Grand Secretary emeritus including the Purple Heart and and Mississippi. While in United Fund and Chamber of of the Grand Lodge of South the Fidelity Honor of Efficiency. Mississippi, she was a judge Commerce. He was a founder Carolina. He was a member Following his military service, for National Guild Auditions an\f past president of the of the Lions Club and past he practiced medicine for 40 and became active in the Downtown Clemson Associa- District Governor of Lions years in Marion, S.C. He was Republican Party, serving tion and a member of the International District 32C, a member of the North Caro- as county chair, as president Oconee County Library board and he served on the trustee lina Medical Society, the of the Mississippi Republican and the Pickens County boards of Furman and South American Academy of Family Women and as a member at Planning and Development Carolina Baptist Hospitals. Physicians, the American large of the National Republi- Commission. He chaired the Legion, Veterans of Foreign can Women. South Carolina Appalachian Jo Newell Robinson '41, Wars and a number of civic Council of Governments and January 5, Columbus, Miss. Dorothy Watson Robinson '44, organizations. the South Carolina Associa- He was a veteran of World March 17, Cary, N.C. She tion of Counties and was War II, after which he practiced Elaine Duffy Childers '43, taught nursing at Rex Hospital a member of the Governor's medicine for 51 years, includ- March 31, Greenville. She in Raleigh, N.C., and worked Commission on Intergovern- ing 45 years as a pediatrician was a retired teacher from as a private-duty nurse in mental Relations. in Columbus. He was past Overbrook Elementary School. Northampton County. After president of Columbus Kiwanis, She was a member of the moving to Cary, she began the Margie Saylors Alexander '46, was president of the Columbus ladies auxiliary of the Green- Career Exploration program April l9, Anderson, S.C. She Concert Association for 33 ville Lions Club and American at Cary Junior High School volunteered for the Anderson years, and was a fo rmer Legion Post # 3. and the Health Occupations Medical Regional Center for member of the Columbus City program at Enloe High School. 30 years. She also volunteered Doris Mullinnix Kirkland '43, Council and the YMCA board. She was also employed by with Hospice of the Upstate April 11, Kilmarnock, Va. Wake Medical Center. Active and was South Carolina George Edwin Shepperson '41, James Oscar Phillips '43, in the Methodist church, she Volunteer of the Year in 1998. November 10, Albuquerque, March 13, Simpsonville, S.C. and her family were named N.M. He taught and coached Mary Ruth Heath '46, April 15, For 45 years, until his retire- Methodist Family of the Ye ar in Albuquerque public schools Roseboro, N.C. She was ment in 1997, he pastored two for the Western North Caro- fo r 30 years and at Hope a retired minister with the churches in Greenville County !ina Conference in 1965. She Christian School for 10 years. Pentecostal Holiness Church that merged in 1972, Glendale was involved in the develop- He was a member and soloist and was also a retired school Baptist Church and Laurens ment and planning of the Cary with a Young at Hearts choir, teacher and principal with Road Baptist Church. He Senior Center, of which she and as a member of the Albu- Cumberland County Schools. served as president of the was board secretary at the querque Tennis Club he won Landmark Missionary Baptist time of her death. Betty Brunson Hesse '47, May championships in the Senior Institute and for two years 2. She was an accomplished Olympics for both men's William Walker '44, March 1, was national president of the pianist and also taught kinder- doubles and singles on the Belton, S.C. He was a U.S. American Baptist Association. garten. After moving to state and national level. Army veteran and had retired He was a U.S. Marine Corps California in the 1950s, she after 50 years as a Baptist Mary Kathryn Patrick Byars veteran of World War II, serv- worked with Girl Scouts and minister. '42 (M.A. '72), March 25, ing in the Pacificand at the became director of the Los Greer, S.C. She was a library Pentagon. James Whitlock '45, April 4, Angeles Girl Scout Council. assistant at the Greenville Clemson, S.C. He was presi- She served as chair of the Virginia Beacham Pritchett Woman's College and was dent of Fort Hill Federal Woman's Auxiliary of the '43, May 24, Fort Myers, Fla. librarian in several Greenville Savings and Loan Association South Bay Council Chamber She was active in community County schools. She also until its merger with First Symphony Society and of programs, including the Girl worked in the Children's Room Federal Savings and Loan the Switzer Center and was Scouts, the Elizabeth Benevo- and South Carolina Historical Association in 1981. He a member of the National lent Society and the boards of Room of the Greenville County retired from the company in Charity League. The Palos Goodwill Industries and Lee Library. She was a member 1983 as senior vice president. Ve rdes News listed her in 1972 Memorial Hospital. of the Distinguished Poets He served on the board of the as one of its Women of the Society and was listed in Regina Bischoff Pace '44, South Carolina Savings and Year. After moving to Indian Wo men of the Wo rld and the February 22, Atlanta. She Loan League and on several Wells, Calif., in 1985, she International Directory of taught school in Wilmington, committees of the National became an amateur storyteller, Biography. She worked with N.C., before opening a piano League of Savings Associ a- and by 1997 was president of numerous community service studio in Charleston, S.C., tions, and was a director of Fort Desert Storytellers. She was groups, including the Red where she was also a church Hill Bank and Trust Company. also a contributing writer for Cross and the YMCA. organist and choir director and He served on both the Clemson the Palos Ve rdes Review.

44 Coming to a theatre near you ...

There Matthew Pope was on March 17, of people Pope parodied in his movie. in a Las Vegas banquet hall, preparing "I don't know if Lucas laughed, but to be introduced as the winner of the 2005 I heard laughter coming from his table," Coca-Cola Refreshing Filmmaker's Award. Pope told the Democrat. "I'm assuming Pope's 50-second "mini-movie," some of the people at his table found titled "The Line Starts Here," takes a it funny." humorous look at a young man's obses­ The panel of judges for Coca-Cola sion with being first in line to purchase included actor/screenwriter Damon and tickets to the premiere of a highly antici­ executives from such major groups pated film. It won the competition's top as DreamWorks and Blockbuster, Inc. prize of $1 0,000 over entries from nearly Thanks to their approval, "The Line Starts 200 other film students. Here" is currently scheduled to be seen "I was never one of those guys who October 21-November 24 as part of Matthew Pope's film won the Coca-Co/a camped out for a movie," Pope, a 1999 the "previews" on 21,000 screens award over nearly 200 en tries. magna cum laude graduate of Furman throughout the country. with a degree in computing-business, In theatres that sell Coke, of course. and he is trapped inside as patrons told the Ta llahassee Democrat. "That "This is an exciting opportunity for arrive to purchase tickets. Fortunately, to me is just something that has always me," says the 28-year-old Pope. "You in true Hollywood style, everything been funny. So I used it." can work for years in this business works out in the end. But as the Florida State University without ever seeing a film make it to After graduating from Furman, Pope film student awaited his moment in the the screen, much less to thousands." worked as a consultant for about two spotlight - you know, just hanging FSU fi lm school dean Frank years before founding Summerset around backstage with the likes of Matt Patterson says, "Even an industry giant Productions, an independent production Damon (one of the contest judges) and like Steven Spielberg has yet to see one company in Atlanta. He enrolled at the other film industry types - he realized of his movies open in 21,000 theatres at Florida State School of Motion Picture, he hadn't thought about what to say one time, so this is a remarkable way for Te levision and Recording Arts in 2003 in his acceptance speech. Matt to begin his career." and was scheduled to complete his A few minutes earlier, he had joked Contest entrants developed their master's degree in August. that his film would be seen in 21,000 concepts based on the theme of "the First, though, he had to finish and theatres - but the upcoming "Star Wars" movie-going experience." Last fall, screen his graduate-thesis film, about fi lm, "Revenge of the Sith," would be 10 finalists were named and given a 14-year-old boy and his alcoholic seen in only about 4,500. While Pope's $7,500 to help them produce their mother - a grim tale with little simi­ film played, Damon suggested that he project in 10 weeks. larity to his light-hearted award-winner. use the same line to open his speech. In Pope's fi lm, the protagonist Once that was done, he and his Which he did. And he got a nice pitches a tent outside a theatre to wife, Laura McBride '01 , planned to laugh - even from the front-row table ensure that he'll be the first ticket­ use their Coca-Cola award earnings of George Lucas, creator of the "Star buyer for a major studio release. to move to Los Angeles, where work Wars" series and inspirer of just thQ type But the tent's zipper gets stuck in the fi lm industry hopefully awaits.

Bradford Merry Arrington '48, Hugh Thomas Barton '48, May and was a Stephen Minister counselor at James Island May 21, Killeen, Texas. He 2, Mukilteo, Wash. Known of the Presbyterian Church. High School and was a vol- taught in Greenville and at the as "Uncle Doc," he was a U.S. unteer at Roper Hospital and Dorothy Elizabeth Hitt Jolly, University of North Carolina, Navy veteran, serving in Guam the Veterans Administration M.A. '48, March 12, Spartan- the University of Montana at as a hospital corpsman until Hospital. He was a U.S. Army burg, S.C. She taught for 41 Missoula, Syracuse University his discharge in 1946, after veteran of World War II. years in the Greenville County and the University of Illinois. which he attended medical school system. She was William Vannoy Woodson, Jr. In 1956 he became a civilian school. He practiced at the Teacher of the Year in 1969 '49, February 24, Greenville. employee with the U.S. Army, Martin Clinic in Pel! City, at Blythe Elementary School, He was president of Graham serving until his retirement Ala., until 1961, then started from which she retired in Photo Supply and was active in 1988 as a supervisory recrea- the Medical Clinic in Green 1975. She was a member of in community organizations. tion specialist in music and River, Utah, where he practiced the Woman's Club of Green- He was a veteran of World theater. During his career until 1972. He later became ville, the Nathanael Greene War II. with the Army, he served in the admitting physician at chapter of Daughters of the Germany, Thailand, Vietnam Wyoming State Hospital William Waller Ford, Sr. '50, American Revolution, and the and the United States. He in Evanston, from which he April 18, West Columbia, S.C. Fidelis Alpha chapter of Alpha supervised USO shows in retired in 1987. In Mukilteo He retired as engineering Delta Kappa, the National Vietnam. He acted at the he volunteered for Snohomish manager from Southern Bell Honorary Society for Women Vive Les Arts Theatre in County Hospice Care. after 38 years of employment. Educators. Killeen and appeared in Ellen Horton Hicklin '48, Elizabeth Tillinghast Link '50, television advertisements Henry Lester Castleberry '49, March 8, Spartanburg, S.C. June 23, 2004, Sharpley, Del. and movie productions. May 22, Charleston, S.C. She was involved in a number She retired as a chemist from He was a retired guidance of community organizations I.F.I. Plenum Data, was

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a member of the Delaware author, he was included in Myra Easler Chapman '60, Medical Center in 1987. He Professional Employer Outstanding Educators of March 27, Inman, S.C. She served as chief of the medical Organization and was America, Who 's Who in was a retired school teacher. staff for one year and had been a volunteer at the Alfred I. America and Who's Who chief of medicine and a mem- Thomas David Rod Mclaughlin duPont Hospital for Children. in the Southwest. He and his ber of the credentials com- '62, April 12, Daytona Beach, wife established the Horton mittee. He was instrumental C.R. Smith, Jr. '51, March 18, Fla. He was employed by Ideal Voice Scholarship at Furman. in the expansion of radiology Fort Myers, Fla. He was Security Company and had services and technology at the a veteran of World War II, Charles Benjamin Bowen, Sr. previously worked for Pulliam Grand Strand Medical Center serving in the European '57, May 19, Greenville. He Ford Company. and at hospitals in Loris, S.C., Theatre, and was a prisoner served with the U.S. Army in David Cashwell Batson, Sr. and Conway, S.C. of war fo r three months before the Korean War and received '63, March 11, Travelers Rest, being liberated by Allied the Combat Infantry Badge Jacquelyn Earline Robinson S.C. He was a vice president Forces. He pastored churches and three Bronze Battle Stars. Parker '82, May 12, Travelers with Bank of Travelers Rest, in South Carolina and North In 1959, he became a partner Rest, S.C. She was an educa- a former partner in Batson Oil Carolina and was a missionary with the law firm of Bowen tor, a seamstress specializing Company and a member of the for two years in Maui, Hawaii. McKenzie and Bowen. He was in the creation of quilts and board of Greenville Redevelop- His last pastorate was with the a founder and past president wedding gowns, and a member ment Authority. He was a U.S. First Baptist Church of Siler of the South Carolina Trial of the Eastern Star. Army veteran. City, N.C., where he served Lawyers Association and was Lawrence Downing '83, March for 30 years and was named a member of the American Roy Bertram Williams, M.A. 10, Greenville. He was for pastor emeritus after his Trial Lawyers Association '65, March 22, Spartanburg, many years employed with retirement in 1991. and the American Judicature S.C. He served in the U.S. Jewett Automation of Rich- Society. He chaired the Navy during the Korean Con- Richard Hubert Lee '52, March mond, Va., and with Advanced Greenville County Election f'lict and had retired as the 28, Greenville. He worked in Automation, Inc., of Greenville. Commission for 18 years, was associate executive director sales with Oxford Chemical a fo under and past president of residential services for the Lauren Schneider White '90, Company and was owner and of the South Carolina Workers' Charles Lea Center in Spartan- May 11, Newnan, Ga. After operator of Lee Sales Promo- Compensation Claimant burg. He had also worked with a six-year career with Bank tions Company. He was an Attorney Association, and the South Carolina Department of America, she committed Army veteran of World War II. was listed in Best Lawyers of Mental Health and served herself to service in the areas Homer Mauldin '55, March 24, in America. He chaired the as regional superintendent of youth and music ministry Sarasota, Fla. He was an in- Greenville Democratic Party of the Pee Dee Region for the at Southwest Christian Church surance salesman and served and was a three-time delegate South Carolina Department in East Point, Ga., where her in the U.S. Army during World to the national Democratic of Mental Retardation. husband is an associate War II and the Korean War. Convention. In 1998 he minister. received South Carolina's Mary Stapleton, M.A. '66, William Horton '56, April 23, highest civilian honor, the March 14, Aiken, S.C. She Dwight Andrew Holder, March Shawnee, Okla. He was the Order of the Palmetto. He taught in the public schools 27, Greenville. A fo rmer arts and movie critic for the also received the Stalwart of South Carolina and served member of Furman's board Shawnee News-Star for more Award from the American as a principal at Cavins Ele- of trustees, he owned and than 25 years and later wrote Trial Lawyers Association and mentary School, Inman City operated several businesses. fo r the Shawnee Sun. He also the Compleat Lawyer Award Schools and Edwin P. Todd He served two terms in the served as a professor of music from the University of South Elementary School. She helped South Carolina House of at South Georgia College of Carolina School of Law. write curricula, sponsored Representatives, chaired the the University of Georgia, by the Baruch Foundation, to inaugural committees for three Southern Baptist Theological Thomas Edward Farmer '58, make students aware of issues South Carolina governors, Seminary, Ouachita University March 27, Greer, S.C. He was pertaining to the preservation and was chair of two Southern and Oklahoma Baptist Uni- a U.S. Air Force veteran of the of the environment. and one National Governors' versity. A minister of music, Korean Conflict and hadretired Conferences. He was instru- Raymond Lavere "Sandy" he often performed as an from Page Belting. He was mental in creating the S.C. Beck, Jr., M.B.A. '76, April 7, organist, baritone soloist and a member of the Masons, Department of Parks, Recrea- Simpsonville, S.C. He retired guest conductor and was active Scottish Rite, Hejaz Shrine tion and Tourism (which in 2002 as vice president of in music and arts organiza- Temple and Greer Lions Club. he chaired), the S.C. Jobs marketing and sales for Kemet tions at the local, state and Economic Development Donald Bowers '60, March 8, Electronics after 32 years of national levels. He received Authority and Santee Cooper, Charlotte, N.C. He worked in service. many music and civic awards, the S.C. Public Service Author- the field of biological science including being named Okla- ity. He was a recipient of South most of his life and in research Robert Ehmsen Speir, Jr. '77, homa Musician of the Year in Carolina's highest civilian at George Washington Uni- March 12, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 1974, and was most recently honor, the Order of the versity in Washington, D.C. A radiologist, he joined Caro- named Shawnee Community Palmetto. He was a U.S. He retired from Mecklenburg !ina Radiology Group and the Hero for outstanding commu- Navy veteran. Environmental Health Services. staff of Grand Strand Regional nity service. A published

46 Echo responses Article on controversial literary magazine spurs reader interest

1hearticle in the spring edition of I found your article about the 1955 issue Furman about the 1955 Echo ("Echo of the Echo interesting. While before my of the Past") generated many responses. time at Furman, I remember the era well. Th e story recounted the decision I was 10 years old in 1955 and living to ban distribution of the student literary in Greenville. Many of the same con­ magazine in part because its editors troversies still existed when I bypassed their fa culty advisor and became a Furman student eight in part because of its contro versial years later. I had forgotten that content. The Spring 1955 Echo the South Carolina Baptist Con­ contained articles supporting integra­ vention opposed integration. tion and criticizing church hypocrisy Many people outside the South and Southern Baptist practices - all don't realize that there were white hot-button issues likely to anger state Southerners, some Baptists, who Baptists already upset with Furman over supported integration following Brown such things as dancing and fra ternities vs. Board of Education. The 1955 Echo, on campus. Th e furor over the with ­ spoke for us. holding of the publication led to a An irony is that many of my students flurry of local and national publicity. here in Michigan in 2005 have attended Many requested copies of the 1955 high schools that are mostly one race Echo, which was published this spring due to de fa cto residential segregation. in conjunction with the 2005 edition. Today, the 10 most segregated cities in A sampling of reader comments fo llo ws. the United States are in the Midwest and Northeast, while a number of the least What a lot of memories you stirred up!! segregated cities are in the South That was my sophomore year, and I (source: 2000 Census and University was slated to take the following year of Michigan). in France, but my feelings were often I am delighted that Furman students of us who will, hopefully, appreciate it focused on the anguish my father was took such a courageous stand 50 years for its historical value as well as giving going through about the conflicts raging ago. The spirit represented by those us a sense of the times. at Furman amongst those who were students and by many faculty and staff - Joan Colglazier its leaders. members over the years is what, to me, Isle of Palms, S.C. My father was Dean Alfred E. Tibbs, made Furman great. We were taught and he was often placed on the line that it is important "to speak truth to I still remember the feeling of absolute facing trustees who wished to see power" even if there is a risk in doing so. fury I experienced when word spread fraternities abolished and other special That message is as relevant today that the ad ministration had confiscated targets eliminated. I don't know if he as it was then. all copies of the Spring 1955 Echo. Yo ur had anything to do with the Echo deci­ - Alan G. Hill '67 article gave a mature perspective to the sion, but I know what his basic liberal Bay City, Mich. entire event. It would be interesting to principles were, and his meetings with Th e writer teaches sociology at Delta see if, 50 years later, I still believe the trustees with whom he did not see College. He taught at Fu rman from confiscated material did not warrant eye to eye were frequently unpleasant. 1979-87. suppression. He kept little objects on his desk - Armina Witherspoon Freas '57 that helped him to keep a firm grip on Thank you for the excellent article. It New York City his feelings, among which were a small was an interesting time, when many cast iron donkey reflecting his political of us were much farther ahead in our Although not a part of the Echo staff, leanings, a series of little dinosaurs and thinking about segregation than the I was there, and was aware of the prob­ Cro-Magnons from the Field museum world will ever know. lems, and DID NOT get my copy of the in Chicago that demonstrated his As I recall, the rumor was that all Echo - to which I thought I was entitled, Darwinism, and his statue of Socrates. the printed issues of the Echo, excepting because I had paid for it in my student I don't think he ever felt he had to mention for some stolen away, were dumped off fees. why he had those things. They were just the side of a mountain. As I remember, I was not surprised there, and I have them now that he is - Frances Thomas Stelling '57 at the administration's unhappiness with gone. St. Augustine, Fla. the articles, but I was upset that they did One day after a particularly difficult Th e writer penned several poems not distribute the magazine - because meeting I heard him tell my mother, published in the spring 1955 Echo. "I couldn't agree with anything, so I the students had already paid for it! I argued, unsuccessfully, that if they did just said, 'Let us pray,' and that ended I am a parent of a rising senior. I would not distribute the magazine, then each the meeting." love a copy of the 1955 Ec ho. of us students was entitled to a refund. - Mary Margaret Tibbs Molina '57 I think that its re-release, so to Some things deserve to be St. Paul, Minn. speak, is bold in itself and I admire the remembered! team behind the effort to track down - Herman Williams '55 an original copy and to go several steps Mineral, Va. further. Thank you for offering it to those The Last Word

Furman is justly famous for its beauty - throughout North America, Europe and its noble trees. The campus would and Asia, with more than 400 species be sterile and lifeless without them. world-wide and more than 40 varieties The trees, most of them planted 50 in the eastern United States. years ago, define and dignify the campus. For thousands of years, oaks have Their stunning palette of leaves, each provided many of the raw materials for a subtly different shade of green, excites human existence. Oak acorns were among the eye and refracts the light. the first foods eaten by people, and oak Although more than 100 different timbers were used to build houses, furni­ types of trees grace Furman's 800 acres, ture, bridges, wagons, barrels and ships. the oaks stand out. No tree ages more Oak, of course, is one of the best sources gracefully than oaks; they often live more of firewood. For centuries surveyors have than 100 years. An elegant brigade of used oak trees as landmarks because they half-century-old oaks lines Furman Mall know that oaks will live a long time. and envelops us in their protective embrace. The Furman campus fe atures trees Their thick-waisted trunks support huge native to the Piedmont: white oak, water canopies of leafed branches that shade oak, willow oak, black oak, Southern red our days and inspire our reflections. oak, scarlet oak, post oak and blackjack Richard Webel, the Long Island land­ oak. According to biology professor Joe scape architect who designed the "new" Pollard, however, three oak species on Furman campus, fe atured oak trees for campus are not indigenous: live oaks, several reasons. Oaks have long been pin oaks and Chinese evergreen oaks. symbols of reverence. The earliest humans Live oaks, planted around the library and believed that the oak was the first tree dining hall, are native to the Lowcountry created by God. The ancient Greeks, and the coastal plains throughout the Romans, Norse, Celts and Hebrews South. Pin oak is a Midwestern species all viewed oak trees as sacred symbols. but is often planted outside its native When Isaiah prophesied the redemption range as an ornamental. There are of Israel, he predicted that they "will be also two large Chinese evergreen called oaks of righteousness, the plantings oaks in the Japanese Garden. of the Lord, to display his glory." Whatever the species of oak, their Oaks continue to inspire an almost majestic branches and deep roots help spiritual devotion. Their magisterial protect and anchor us. They also help stature draws attention to forces much elevate our gaze and lift our spirits. Not greater than our own. as tall as redwoods, as massive as syca­ In planning the campus, Webel also mores or as showy as beeches, oaks are sought to re-create the setting of an English resilient and persistent, adaptable and park, and oak trees have long been a central pervasive. Their patient soaring provides feature of Britain's history and culture. a tonic reminder for us to slow down our In medieval England oak symbolized daily frenzy. strength, endurance and good character. Oaks bridge earth and sky, linking The most virtuous knights (paladins) earthly reality with transcendent truths were said to have "hearts of oak." beyond our grasp and understanding. We Today the oak is also the most popular all grow taller by walking among them. choice of Americans, according to the - David Shi '73 National Arbor Day Foundation. The President redwood is a distant second. One reason oak trees are so popular is that they grow This article originally appeared in the just about everywhere. They are abundant July 3 edition of The Greenville News.

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