1 CLASS OF 1960 MEMORY BOOK Compiled on the occasion of its 50TH REUNION APRIL 23, 2010 2 HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE CLASS OF 1960 50TH REUNION WEEKEND APRIL 23-24, 2010 FRIDAY, APRIL 23 11:30 am Picnic at Hampden House 6 pm Patrick Henry Society Cocktails and Dinner in Settle Hall 50TH REUNION COMMITTEE name 3 THOMAS NELSON ALLEN 337 Clovelly Road, Richmond, VA 23221 Home phone: (804) 353-2210 [email protected] Spouse: Elizabeth Lamar Allen, married 3 years Children: Lori, Tisha & Nelson 9 Grandchildren: 7 Boys & 2 Girls 2 Stepsons: Richard & Harrison Graham THEN Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: LL.B. from UVA; attended London School of Economics Working: The Clovelly Corporation Chairman 2001-Present; East Coast Oil Corporation, Chairman 1978- 2001; East Coast Oil Corporation, President 1975-1978; East Coast Oil Corporation, Executive Vice President 1969- 1975; Booz, Allen & Hamilton Management Consultant in NOW New York 1968-1969; Sullivan, Stauffer, Colwell & Bayles Advertising Account Executive in New York 1964-1968 Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: In 2004 I lost my wife, Rebecca. We had been very happily married for almost 42 years. I have now married a lovely woman, Elizabeth. We will be celebrating our fourth anniversary this June and still feel like newlyweds. Between us we have five children. My three are a bit older and scattered all over the globe, includ- ing a son who lives in Singapore. Elizabeth’s two sons are still in college, one at Virginia Tech and the other at Uni- versity of Alabama. Our children are healthy, well adjusted, and we’re able to see them with some frequency. I also have nine grandchildren. They are what you would expect in a group whose ages run from 5 to 14: tons of energy, lots of surprises, and tremendous curiosity about the world which they will soon be running. With that good fortune how could I be anything but upbeat? 4 Favorite H-SC Memory: I’m not sure why I decided to study Greek under Dean David Wil- son, but I did. It quickly became apparent the entire class consisted of students planning to go into the ministry and thus preparing themselves to translate biblical passages from the original Greek. There were only two exceptions: John Brinkley and myself. It also became quickly apparent to me that Brinkley had a bent for ancient languages. After a month or two of toiling in the vineyards—so to speak—I approached John and suggested what I thought was a most ingenious plan. It went something like this: Allen: “John, do you realize we are the only non-divinity students in this class?” Brinkley: “Yes, you’re correct.” Allen: “Don’t you think we should band together and benefit from each other’s observa- tions and note taking?” Brinkley: “Just where are you going with that?” Allen: “Well, it might be helpful for us to study together for tests and exams.” Brinkley: “That’s an intriguing notion, but it will cost you a fifth of Vat 69 for tests and two fifths of Vat 69 for exams.” That’s when I discovered Brinkley was no fool. On the other hand, none of the other divinity students had figured this angle out, so I would have to say I was no fool either. John and I both did fine in Greek, but he did much “finer” than I did. And, yes, studying with Brinkley gave me a decided edge. A lasting H-SC value: Three things come to mind. First, the friendships established at Hampden-Sydney during my attendance were one of the most meaningful “values” of the Hampden-Sydney experience. The friends I made in the late-1950’s continue to be dear friends today. The second “value” was the conviction that with a Hampden-Sydney education I was prepared to do almost anything. And I proved it by not only going into the advertising business in New York after law school, but also going into the consulting business (also in NYC) and then finally pumping gas with East Coast Oil Corporation in Richmond, Virginia. That’s as wide a divergence of occupations as you are going to find. The third “value” would certainly have to be the sense of honor and integrity instilled in us both overtly and subtly during our four (or more) years at the College. Our word is our bond. What a great legacy! 5 DR. JOHN WENDELL “BEN” BAILEY, JR. 1590 Clermont Drive, Apt. 103, Naples, FL 34109-4366 Home phone: (239) 254-8812 [email protected] Spouse: Sharon (Sherry), married 50 years Children: Stephen John Bailey, Lisa Schwartz Grandchildren: Cody, Colin, Mitchel Schwartz THEN Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Master’s in History, University of MD; Ph.D. in History, Marquette University Retired: History Professor at Carthage College (Kenosha, Wisconsin) for 35 years. Retired in 2000. Civic Organizations, Volunteer Work: Birch Creek Music Academy, Peninsular Music Festival, Peninsular Players Theatre. NOW Special honors or recognition: Distinguished Teacher of the Year 1979; published four books on history Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Trips to Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Favorite H-SC Memory: Students rushing to class as the bell rang and exchanging or borrowing ties from students leaving the classroom buildings. A lasting H-SC value: The Liberal Arts approach provided a solid base for all studies, especially in history. 6 DAN HENRY BARKHOUSER 4405 Fairfax Drive, Cumming, GA 30028 Home phone: (770) 781-2331 [email protected] Spouse: Judy, married 42 years Children: Daughter Teresa Barkhouser Flanagan—Grand- daughter: Eva Flanagan (6yr), Grandson: Brennan Flannagan (3yr) THEN Daughter Dana Barkhouser Daniel—Grandson Zack Henry Daniel (6yr), Granddaughter: Leah Grace Daniel (18 mos) Undergraduate Degree: NO, Hampden-Sydney Working: Comptroller—Billy Howell Ford Lincoln Mercury NOW 7 WILLIAM GEORGE BENSON 3512 Quail Hill Ct., Midlothian, VA 23112 Home phone: (804) 744-6747 Spouse: Elsie, married 22 years Children: Undergraduate Degree: BS, Hampden-Sydney THEN NOW 8 BENJAMIN WILLS BOXLEY 703 Taylors Hill Court, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 Home phone: (804) 784-1244 Spouse: Carole, married 47 years Children: We have five (5) children: David, Douglas, Paul, Suzanne, and Jennifer We have twelve (12) grandchildren: Rachael, Emily, Parker, Garrett, Landon, Lucy, Peyton, Cameron, THEN Eliza, Kendall, Erika, and Brooke Undergraduate Degree: Retired: Career as a medical sales rep. for Gerber (Formula Division), Barber Veterinary Supply Company, and Pit- man Moore Veterinary Division of Johnson & Johnson Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Four cruises: Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Alaska, and Bermuda NOW Favorite H-SC Memory: Great memories of fraternity intramural football, track, and those great “combos” at the Kappa Sigma fraternity. A lasting H-SC value: The H-SC experience inspired me to pursue courses in chemistry that lead me to a career in medical sales. 9 JAMES ROBERT BRAY 3101 Garland Dr., Portsmouth, VA 23703 Home phone: (757) 484-2715 [email protected] Spouse: Jane (Janey), married 44 years Children: Robert Morgan Bray ’91 Beverley Bradshaw Bray ’93 THEN Undergraduate Degree: BS, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: J.D. William and Mary Retired: Virginia Supreme Court Law Clerk 1965-1966 Portsmouth Assistant City Attorney 1966-1967 Virginia Port Authority General Counsel 1967-1978 Virginia Port Authority Executive Director 1978-2007 Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Heart by-pass surgery (4) NOW Travelled to Japan, China, Australia, Europe, Mediterra- nean, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Iceland, Canada Favorite H-SC Memory: Absolute fear of Professor Over- cash A lasting H-SC value: Honesty and Integrity 10 ERRETT H. CALLAHAN, JR. 2 Fredonia Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503- Home phone: (434) 528-3444 www.errettcallahan.com Children: Son, Tim Callahan (42); G-kids: Cyrus (20), Megan (18), Ryan (16) Daughter, Melody Callahan (20) THEN Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: M.F.A. (painting), University of Richmond; Ph.D. (anthropology/archeology), Catholic University Retired: 1980 until retirement, proprietor of Piltdown Productions (related to Archeology) NOW 1967-69—Founded Art Department, Blue Ridge School 1960-67—free lance landscape artist in Jersey Shore near NYC 1961-64—taught 6th grade, Ashburn, VA 1966-67—year in East Africa, painting Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Many working trips to Denmark, Sweden, and Holland (archeology); surgeries include rotator cuff, knee, ankle; 30 years of running ruined knees 50 years of weight lifting, starting at H-SC (I was the sole body builder at H-SC when there, 1956-60). 2 divorces and 2 marriages. 5 books, and 3 pending, on archeology and archery (as practiced at H-SC—and ridiculed) Founder and President of Society of Primitive Technology (international) Lfurg Research Center, Denmark, 1979-2007 Favorite H-SC Memory: Hunting campus squirrels with bow and arrows, at the request of Graves Thompson, at the expense of student relationship with Dr. Ropp. 11 CHARLES B. COLLMAN 5395 Fox Hound Dr., Naples, FL 34104 Home phone: (000) 000-0000 [email protected] Spouse: Jeannie, married 31 years Children: Jeff(46), with Meagan 15; Davis 14 Kelley(41) with Collman 17mos. Kevin (40) with Logan 3 THEN Kriston (38) with Jack 12; Davis 8; Caity 6 Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Retired: 30 year career in Naval Aviation. 4,300 flight hours. Selected for three commands: squadron, Bonus, and Major. Other: Senior Emergency Actions Officer—Headed President’s Command and Control Communications Team NOW 12 WILLIAM BENJAMIN COSTEN BADER, JR. 2315 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223 Home phone: (205) 870-4415 [email protected] Spouse: Jane Forsyth, married 7 years Children: I have a daughter and son, both living in Asheville, NC. My wife, Jane, has two daughters, one THEN living in Asheville, NC and one in Birmingham, AL.