04_Berry Magazine - Fall 2010 by Berry College

BERRY Fall 2010

a magazine for alumni and friends of Berry College

Seeds of change Kathy Gunderman (78C) aids agricultural efforts in Afghanistan

Madam chair Introducing new Board of Trustees chair Karen Holley Horrell (74C)

Passionate about philanthropy New program brings student awareness and appreciation for alumni support

VOL. 97, NO. 1

FALL 2010

BERRY Features 8

2010 Distinguished Alumni Five honored with prestigious awards

Seeds of change Kathy Gunderman (78C) aids agricultural efforts in Afghanistan 12

Madam chair Introducing Karen Holley Horrell (74C), new chair of Berry’s Board of Trustees

Passionate about philanthropy New program brings student awareness and appreciation for alumni support

Departments 2

Noteworthy News • Commencement 2010: Honorary doctorate for Bonner Foundation president • Uncommon beauty: Kilpatrick Commons • Shatto lecturer Dr. Ben Carson • Leadership update • Well done: Highlights of success

President’s Essay Plan4ward

Learn. Live. Give. • Fred Tharpe (68A) helps students build their futures • Audrey B. Morgan adds $1 million to her Gate of Opportunity Scholarship fund • Their stories: Scholarship enables Darren Barnet to live his dream • Work Week alumni help fund student wages

Class Notes

Memory and Honor Gifts

Kilpatrick Commons, the spectacular new pedestrian plaza first envisioned as part of Berry’s Century Campaign (see page 3). Photo by Paul O’Mara. Cover photo courtesy of USDA. Special thanks to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service for assistance with the “Seeds of Change” feature story and photography (see page 12).

NOTEWORTHY NEWS

BERRY magazine

Published three times per year for alumni and friends of Berry College Editor Karilon L. Rogers Assistant Editor Rick Woodall (93C) Always Berry Debbie Rasure Design and Production Shannon Biggers (81C) Photography Paul O’Mara and Alan Storey Class Notes and Gifts Listings Justin Karch (01C) and Rose Nix Contact Information E-mail: krogers@berry.edu Mail: Berry magazine, P.O. Box 490069, Mount Berry, GA 30149 Class Notes and Change of Address: E-mail to alumni@berry.edu; via online community at www.berry.edu/alumni; or mail to Berry Alumni Office, P.O. Box 495018, Mount Berry, GA 30149

Commencement 2010 Honorary doctorate salutes a lifetime of service BERRY AWARDED MORE THAN 280 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S

Berry Alumni Association President: Barbara Pickle McCollum (79C) Vice Presidents: Alumni Events, Haron W. Wise (57H); Berry Heritage, Allyson Chambers (80C, 84G); Financial Support, Larry Eidson (57C); Young Alumni and Student Relations, Jeff Palmer (09C); Alumni Awards, Clara McRae (60C) Parliamentarian: Bart Cox (92C) Secretary: Kimberly Terrell (04C, 06G, FS) Chaplain: Dr. David Fite (51H) Director of Alumni Relations Chris Watters (89C) Assistant Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing Jeanne Mathews Vice President for Advancement Bettyann O’Neill President Stephen R. Briggs

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DEGREES – as well as its 16th

honorary doctorate – during spring commencement exercises. On hand to accept Berry’s Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters was the Rev. Wayne Meisel, longtime president of The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation. Under his leadership, the Bonner Foundation makes a difference in the lives of thousands of students each year by promoting a culture of service and providing service-based scholarships on more than 80 different college campuses nationwide. Collectively, Bonner Scholars contribute more than 1 million hours of community service annually. In his remarks, Meisel voiced his great appreciation for Berry, which welcomed its first group

of Bonner Scholars in 1991. Since that time, more than 350 students have gone through the program, rising to positions of campus leadership, developing volunteer programs for their classmates, and contributing to more than 40 different community service agencies throughout Rome and Floyd County. In 2003, Meisel helped Berry establish the Bonner Center for Community Engagement, which coordinates campus volunteer efforts, provides servant-leadership programming for students and supports faculty efforts to develop communitybased classroom activities. “I love Berry,” Meisel exclaimed. “I love the history of service and your legacy of access to all. You have been generous to folks who do not know generosity very often. You have been and continue to be a

PAUL O’MARA

AIMEE MADDEN

The Rev. Wayne Meisel addresses graduates.

source of inspiration for me personally and to the national office of the Bonner Foundation.” An advisor to three Berry presidents, Meisel played a key role in Dr. Steve Briggs’ decision to pursue his current post when Dr. Scott Colley announced his intention to retire. “He sells Berry very well,” Briggs stated.

Kilpatrick Commons makes an instant impression GRADUATES AND THEIR FAMILIES ATTENDING SPRING COMMENCEMENT were among

the first to enjoy the spectacular beauty of Berry’s newest focal point – Kilpatrick Commons. First envisioned as part of Berry’s $100 million Century Campaign, the new pedestrian plaza provides a natural connection between Krannert Center and the Cage. Features include a rock waterfall and a pedestrian bridge, both in full

view of Krannert’s newly expanded dining facilities. Doors from the student dining hall open onto the outdoor patio, while a wrap-around porch (complete with rocking chairs and ceiling fans) and south-facing windows provide an expansive view from Spruill Ballroom, just above. The plaza is named for alumni donors Hal (60c) and Suzi Golden (60c) Kilpatrick. An official dedication is planned for later this year. ALAN STOREY

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Dr. Ben Carson draws large crowd

said that?

Eliminating the [Tuition Equalization Grant] for 29,000 Georgia taxpayers makes no economic sense. This action pushes students to choose public institutions which are already overcrowded and underfunded. Students who opt for state institutions will cost Georgia taxpayers more than $7,000 in state funding on average, significantly more than the per-student cost savings gained by the elimination of TEG. Even in PRESIDENT STEVE BRIGGS, addressing the the near future, proposed elimination of eliminating TEG the Georgia Tuition is likely to Equalization Grant increase state (currently $750 annually for each student from costs and Georgia) in an editorial published by undercut efforts the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. to improve This column helped make the case Georgia’s for the eventual preservation of this graduation critical source of financial aid for Georgia residents choosing to rates. attend Berry and other private colleges and universities in the state.

THE CAGE CENTER CROWD SWELLED TOWARD CAPACITY April

ALAN STOREY

Who

Shatto Lecture 22 as 1,800 students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests gathered to hear Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr. deliver the fourthannual Gloria Shatto Lecture. Carson, one of the world’s foremost pediatric neurosurgeons, didn’t disappoint, drawing laughter and hearty applause during his hour-long presentation. While on campus, he also took time to join Dr. Peter Lawler, his former colleague on the President’s Council on Bioethics, for a classroom discussion moderated by Dr. Bob Frank. Although he touched on a variety of topics during his presentation, a common theme was the importance of education. Reflecting on his own childhood, the subject of the TNT movie Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story marveled at the lasting difference his mother made simply by turning off the television and encouraging her sons to read. The renowned physician also discussed the state of American society, voicing his opinion that the same nation that rose to global prominence as an agricultural and industrial power is falling behind in the information age. Despite his concerns, he expressed hope for the future and encouraged those in the audience to speak up for what they believe and to educate themselves when it comes to voting. He also stressed the importance of honesty, integrity, faith in God and a can-do spirit.

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Alumna author tells the story of music on the Berry campus THE 2009-10 ACADEMIC YEAR MARKED THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUSIC MAKING AT BERRY, and a new book by Dr. Mary Ellen

Pethel (01G) brings that history to vivid life. “Throughout my childhood, Berry music was an all-encompassing part of my life,” explained Pethel, daughter of Dr. Stan Pethel, chair of fine arts and a member of the music faculty for more than 30 years. “I remember trips to the Hoge Building and Ford Auditorium, concerts in the chapel, music tours throughout the region, and countless Mountain Day picnics. At the age of 12, my first paying job was cleaning instruments and working on a new music inventory for the department.” Berry College: A Century of Making Music draws upon the unique firsthand experiences of the author, as well as a wealth of other information provided by Dr. Ouida Word Dickey (50C, FFS), the Berry College Archives, Director of Choral Activities Harry Musselwhite and other sources. More than 200 photographs are featured. The book is available on campus, through online retailers and at Rome-area book stores.

Alumni help celebrate the arts BERRY SHOWCASED THE CONSIDERABLE TALENT OF ITS ALUMNI COMMUNITY with a series of special performances and presentations

held throughout 2009-10. Acclaimed tenor John Howell (95C) brought down the curtain on a successful inaugural season for the Berry College Concert Series with his spring performance. Among others returning home were Stacey Stanhope (92C), Jess Hinshaw (01C), Owen Riley Jr. (80C), Mona Crowe (79C) and Marty Kahnle (91C), all of whom hosted exhibits in the Moon Gallery; guest conductors George Barnett (85C, 00G) and Justin Karch (01C, 10G, FS); and puppeteer Jeff Danke (90C). The amazing creativity displayed by these alumni struck the perfect tone as the fine arts department commemorated the 100th anniversary of music making on the Berry campus and the retirement of art professor Dr. Thomas J. Mew III, a faculty member since 1970.

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ALAN STOREY

[Berry People]

ALAN STOREY

Sweet song:

Setting the standard A

BERRY ALUMNA AND A LONGTIME MEMBER OF THE BUSINESS

FACULTY WERE THE 2010 RECIPIENTS OF THE MARTINDALE AWARDS OF DISTINCTION, established in 2001 by Susan Byrd

Martindale (73C) and her husband, Larry, to reward extraordinary achievement. This year’s staff award went to Diane Land (88C), a teamoriented problem solver who has distinguished herself as Evans School secretary. Dr. E. Frank Stephenson, professor and department chair of economics, claimed the faculty award after exhibiting excellence as a teacher, mentor, scholar and colleague. Numerous other faculty/staff members also earned special recognition during the academic year. They include: ■ Dr. Jim Watkins; associate professor of English, rhetoric and writing; Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award ■ Dr. Cathy Borer, assistant professor of biology, Eleana M. Garrett Award for Meritorious Advising and Caring ■ Dr. Laurence Marvin, professor of history, Mary S. and Samuel Poe Carden Award ■ Dr. Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, associate professor of psychology and director of women’s studies, Dave and Lu Garrett Award for Meritorious Teaching ■ Daniel Sundblad, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, Faculty Member of the Year; and Cecily Crow (94C), director of student activities, Staff Member of the Year (both awarded by the Student Government Association) ■ Ginger Swann (93C), director of athletic training, John R. Bertrand Superior Work Supervisor Award ■ Dr. Martin Goldberg; college veterinarian, coordinator of dairy operations and senior lecturer in animal science; Honorary Alumnus

Promotions& tenure THE FOLLOWING BERRY FACULTY MEMBERS WERE GRANTED

PROMOTION OR TENURE during the February meeting of the Board of Trustees. Promoted to full professor ■ Dr. Laurence Marvin, history ■ Dr. Michael Papazian, religion and philosophy Tenured and promoted to associate professor ■ Dr. Carrie Baker, sociology and anthropology ■ Dr. Kris Carlisle, music ■ Dr. Jay Daniel, animal science ■ Dr. Nadeem Hamid, computer science During the same meeting, the board granted emeritus status to three retiring faculty members who totaled approximately a century of combined service to the college. Honored were Dr. Thomas J. Mew III, professor of fine arts, emeritus; Dr. Lee Clendenning, professor of mathematics and computer science, emeritus; and Dr. William D. “Bo” Sockwell, associate professor of economics, emeritus.

Cornell

Roberts

Wright

Fanto

Leadership update

External journal

Board of Trustees

STUDENTS IN THE CAMPBELL

STEPPED UP as the first female

chair of the Board of Trustees (see page 16), Glenn Cornell (62C) and Pete Roberts stepped down from their posts as chair and vice chair, respectively. Cecil B. “Buster” Wright III (73C) has succeeded Roberts as vice chair, while Lisa M. Fanto (76C) is new to the board, having been elected to a threeyear term. Cornell made history in 2007 as the first Berry graduate to be elected chair of the board. He became a trustee in 1995 and served as chair of the highly successful $100 million Century Campaign, publicly launched in 2002. Roberts, named vice chair in 2007, has been a trustee for nearly 25 years, joining the board in 1986. Roberts and Cornell both continue as members of the governing body and were honored at its May meeting with resolutions applauding the many advances made at Berry during their terms in office. The resolutions described the duo as steadfast and unwavering advocates of the college’s mission who provided exceptional leadership and strategic guidance. Wright is senior managing director and regional president for Wells Fargo Advisors in Rome. In this role, he provides leadership and support for 90 branches and more than 800 financial advisors spread across five states. He has served the Board of Trustees with distinction since 2005 and also is a member of the Executive Advisory Council for the Campbell School of Business.

Fanto is a senior vicepresident at the Atlanta-based Hardin Construction Co. overseeing such critical support functions as human resources, employee development, corporate communications, and marketing and creative services. She previously worked at Lockheed, Sprint and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, accumulating

more than 25 years of human resource and corporate administration experience. Among many professional and civic involvements, Fanto serves on the Board of Governors for the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Alumni Association BARBARA PICKLE MCCOLLUM (79C) has succeeded Frances Richey-Goldby (83A, 87C) as president of the Alumni Association (see page 18). Also new to Alumni Association leadership positions are Haron W. Wise (57H), vice president, alumni events; Jeff Palmer (09C), vice president, young alumni and student relations; and Dr. David Fite (51H), chaplain.

Board of Visitors CELESTE GREENE OSBORN (72C) of Marco Island, Fla., has been named chair of the Berry Board of Visitors (see page 18), succeeding Timothy Kilpatrick (84c) of Boynton, Fla. In addition, nine alumni and one parent have joined as new members: ■ Brad Alexander (95C) of Decatur, Ga., specialist in state government relations, media relations and corporate communications for the Georgia 360 public affairs firm ■ Brian J. Brodrick (97C) of Watkinsville, Ga., head of the Athens office of Jackson Spalding and a Watkinsville City Councilman ■ Dr. E. Kay Davis Dunn (57C) of Atlanta, retired founder and executive director of the Fernbank Museum of Natural History ■ Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith (81C) of Richmond, Va., commander, DLA-Aviation, U.S. Navy ■ Nona Sparks Patterson (58C) of Lawrenceville, Ga., owner of Furniture Village in Stone Mountain, Buford and Lawrenceville ■ William L. Pence (76C) of Orlando, Fla., partner, Baker Hostetler, LLP ■ Brent D. Ragsdale (88C) of Fayetteville, Ga., senior director, financial consulting, Chick-fil-A Inc. ■ John Schneider of Sunrise, Fla., former president and CEO, General Dynamics Itronix Corp., and parent of Berry student Kyle R. Schneider ■ Casey T. Smith (00C) of Marietta, Ga., president, Wiser Wealth Management Inc. ■ Ann Fite Whitaker (61C) of Huntsville, Ala., vice president, technology and systems, BG Smith and Associates.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, led by executive editor Victoria Watkins (10C), have published Berry’s first academic journal intended for widespread external distribution: the Undergraduate Business and Economics Research Journal. The initial volume featured academic papers submitted by students from Guilford College, the University of Wisconsin at Parkside, Hendrix College and Berry. External review was provided by students at Texas Christian University, Marquette University and Western Carolina University. DAVID CHIEM

AS KAREN HOLLEY HORRELL

Come home to

BERRY Join a throng of thousands for Mountain Day 2010, Oct. 1-2. Check out the Alumni Accent e-newsletter and www.berry.edu/alumni for more information.

We’ll be watching for you!

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The virtue of virtue

Help for Haiti

THANKS TO A $150,000 GRANT from the New Sciences of Virtue

WHEN BERRY STUDENTS and Berry student organizations looked for a way to generate relief funds for victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, they didn’t find a single way – they found lots of ways. A total of $7,028 was raised for Haitian relief during the spring term from such creative endeavors as a dance-a-thon, talent contest, salsa night and bake sale, as well as multiple concerts and other activities. The largest portion of the funds raised went to Partners in Health, an organization dedicated to partnering with poor communities around the world to combat disease and poverty.

(Mt. Berry) Georgia on their minds

ALAN STOREY

Project at the University of Chicago, Dr. Peter Lawler, Dana professor of government and international studies, will be developing a series of three interdisciplinary conferences designed to shed new light on the role that virtue (defined as an acquired “characteristic excellence” of the soul) plays in human life. The conferences will be held at Berry during 2010-11. Lawler’s application was one of 700 submitted worldwide; 19 grants were awarded.

IF BERRY’S BEEN ON YOUR MIND LATELY, you’re not alone. Interest in the college has never been higher. A record number of applications has led to the largest freshman class in history – by a long shot – with an academic profile as strong or stronger than that of previous years. Final numbers for the class that will soon make its considerable presence known on campus were not available at press time. Look for more information in the Alumni Accent e-newsletter.

Holy cow! BERRY COLLEGE’S STUDENT-OPERATED CAMPUS ENTERPRISES initiative went international during the spring

semester when The Berry Farms Genetics Enterprise sold 50 jersey cow embryos to Jamaican dairies. The sale netted the genetics student team $12,500 for reinvestment in the enterprise. With this kind of result so early in the development of the student enterprise program, it is no wonder Assistant Vice President for Enterprise Development Rufus Massey (75C) has been recognized with the Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education, a national award presented annually by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge in collaboration with the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation. Dr. Ouida Word Dickey (50C, FFS) and Berry’s Center for Economic Education won the award in 1982. Eleven student-operated enterprises have been launched to date at Berry; Viking Cycle Works, a bicycle repair and maintenance operation, is the most recent.

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One of the

BEST

BERRY RANKED NO. 12 on a list of the nation’s 17 best-managed university endowments published early this year by 24/7 Wall St., an internet-based financial news and opinion operation. The list was based on data gathered by the National Association of College and University Business Officers. Washington State University topped the list; Harvard, Yale and Duke headed the list of the worst-managed endowments. While the ranking was based on a global analysis that included both the portion of Berry’s endowment activity managed by the Board of Trustees and the portion held in external trusts, it speaks well of the careful attention paid to the stewardship of Berry’s resources.

SARAH GARRETT

Welldone! Forensic prowess FOUR DECADES OF

Dr. Bob Frank and Dr. Randy Richardson display the Dr. Seth Hawkins NFA Founder’s Award claimed by the Berry College Forensic Union at the 2010 national tournament.

EXCELLENCE by Berry’s perennial powerhouse of discourse and debate, the Forensic Union, culminated in April at the national tournament of the National Forensic Association (NFA). Berry speakers past and present were honored with the Dr. Seth Hawkins NFA Founder’s Award, a distinction presented to the institution that has accumulated the most points all-time in national competition. The Berry team has competed in a total of 29 national tournaments, beginning in the 1970s and including 20 straight years from 1991 to 2010, under the direction of faculty advisors Dr. Doug Jennings, Dr. Bob Frank and Dr. Randy Richardson. Also at the tournament, John Coleman (04C), NFA’s top speaker during his senior year at Berry, was inducted into the NFA Hall of Fame. Other Vikings in the hall include Andy Wood (94C) and David Lindrum (97C).

Fulbright fellowship

Long live

BERRY’S LATEST RECIPIENT OF

the Longleaf

A FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT

Fulbright recipient Samantha Hiner visits Iguazu Falls during a previous study abroad experience in Argentina.

SINCE THE LONGLEAF PINE

Communication rocks WHEN BERRY COMMUNICATION STUDENTS WENT HEAD-TO-HEAD in competition with students across the state and nation spring semester, they came out victorious 13 times in two events alone. In the Broadcast Educators Association Festival of Media Arts, Berry students took first place nationally among all colleges and universities in the promotional category of the student video competition. Their winning entry is a public service announcement about the dangers of bullying. Berry communicators also captured second place in the small college category for a commercial featuring stop-motion coffee gnomes. In the Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, Berry journalists won five first-place and one third-place individual writing awards. The Carrier also brought home five staff awards, including first place for best feature section.

Great Scott! MEGAN SCOTT (10C) WON FIRST PLACE in the creative nonfiction

category of the Agnes Scott College Writers’ Festival competition last spring, a contest open to both undergraduate and graduate student writers at all of Georgia’s colleges and universities. Two other Berry students – Cetoria Tomberlin (10C) and junior Heather Sanders – were finalists in the fiction category.

in 2001 at Berry, 43,000 seedlings have been planted on 123 acres of Berry land. This spring alone, 124 faculty, staff and students were involved in planting nearly 9,000 containerized mountain longleaf pine seedlings on the Mountain Campus, as well as two ornamental plantings on the main campus. The southern portion of the United States once was home to more than 90 million acres of longleaf pine, but these forests have decreased by 98 percent over the last 400 years. As the trees have disappeared, so have biodiversity and ecological health. Berry boasts a unique mountain longleaf pine community, and Professor of Biology Dr. Martin Cipollini is leading a long-term project that includes managing old growth and planting new stands on the Berry campus, as well as generating new knowledge in support of forest restoration.

PROJECT got actively under way

AN AL

PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is Samantha Hiner (10C), who won a teaching fellowship to Spain for the 2010-11 academic year. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Recipients are selected on the basis of their academic achievement and demonstrated leadership potential.

Experiencing success … firsthand “EXPERIENCE IT FIRSTHAND,” BERRY’S BRANDING INITIATIVE,

has won a Gold Medal in the Institution-wide Branding Programs category of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s (CASE) national Circle of Excellence Awards. The effort was led by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing and included extensive and intensive participation by members of the college’s many constituencies. The branding project remained true to Berry’s historic mission while focusing on the college’s 21st century distinctions. Winning awards in the ninestate Southeast regional CASE competition this year were Berry magazine and the 2007-2008 President’s Report and Honor Roll of Donors: The Measure of Our Success. The president’s report brought home the Grand Award, and Berry claimed a Special Merit Award. It was the alumni magazine’s 11th honor in seven years.

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Alumniforhonored exemplary achievement PHOTOS BY AIMEE MADDEN

NCE AGAIN, FIVE FANTASTIC ALUMNI HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED with the Berry Alumni Association’s highest

honors, the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This year, the Krannert Center’s newly expanded Spruill Ballroom provided the ideal setting for a gala honoring the winners. The event also kicked off Alumni Weekend 2010; featured entertainment, dancing and a silent auction highlighting artwork by Berry alumni and friends; and included induction of 1960 high school and college graduates into the Golden Guard. We could not be more proud of these fine representatives of the Berry alumni community. To nominate someone for a future award, please go to www.berry.edu/alumni.

Karen Holley Horrell (74C)

Distinguished Achievement Award Karen Holley Horrell (74C) joined the Great American Insurance Company as an entry-level attorney in 1977 and went on to achieve significant success. She was the first woman to hold the title of general counsel for the now $4 billion insurer group and later became the company’s first female senior vice president. Today, she is a member of the executive leadership team with responsibility for 225 employees and an annual budget of $35 million. Horrell’s work on behalf of her alma mater is equally noteworthy. The first winner of Berry’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award (1987), she accepted the mantle of leadership and has served with distinction on the Board of Trustees since 1999. Her willingness to assume this burden of responsibility “represented the beginning of a significant alumni presence on our board,” according to Dr. Scott Colley, president at the time she joined the board. As an alumna, she brought to her duties “the mature perspectives of a company executive coupled with the warm heart of a graduate of the college.” Those qualities were honored in early 2010 when Horrell was elected chair of the Board of Trustees. She is the first woman to hold this distinction.

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Throughout her career, Horrell has contributed her time and talents to non-profit organizations focused on education, health care and social services. She also takes great pride in her success in maintaining “a healthy balance of family, community, personal and work life.” To read more about Berry’s new board chair, please see page 16.

Dennis J. DaSilva (74A, 78C)

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award The qualities that make Dennis J. DaSilva (74A, 78C) a successful entrepreneur were perhaps best summed up by one of his business colleagues, Thomas McGuire of AirHydroPower in Louisville, Ky. “Honesty and integrity in business are rare qualities these days,” McGuire stated. “But Dennis still does business the old-fashioned way – his word is his bond. Legal contracts are not needed to document what he says he will do: If he says it, it happens!” Those traits have served DaSilva well as one of the co-founders of the Detroit Haven Group Project, an initiative designed to rebuild communities within the historic center of Detroit by revitalizing distressed properties through refurbishment and repurposing. The goal is to create safe and affordable urban living environments for people of all socioeconomic levels by working with residents to develop strategies for economically viable mixed-income communities. Detroit Haven Group’s current program along the Motor City’s historic Woodward Avenue looks to create more than 400 jobs for the Michigan economy. As an entrepreneur, DaSilva has founded or co-founded six different LLCs and S corporations during his long career. His flagship is Alliance Sales in Troy, Mich., a manufacturers’ representative company. Before striking out on his own, DaSilva distinguished himself as “Salesman of the Year” for Union Oil within a year of joining the sales division of the company.

Horrell

DaSilva

Chapman

A family man as well as a successful business executive, DaSilva is married to one of his college classmates, the former Donna Word (78C). The couple has three adult daughters.

Dr. Harlan L. Chapman (58C)

Distinguished Service Award Dr. Harlan L. Chapman (58C) is a career educator who excels at motivating others to work together in support of a particular goal or vision. Chapman served as an educator for 34 years, 23 with the University System of Georgia, during which time he distinguished himself as a teacher, department head, professor, admissions director and registrar. Other professional contributions include service as president of the Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and as a member of the University System of Georgia advisory committees on admissions and records, research and planning, and computer operations. When he retired, the Board of Regents conferred on him the honorary title of registrar, director of admissions and professor emeritus in recognition of his many accomplishments. His work on behalf of his alma mater includes three terms on the Berry Alumni Council, one of which involved service as a vice president, and two terms as president of the Carpet Capital alumni chapter. He has played a role in numerous other initiatives, including reunion planning for his graduating class, chairing Make a Difference Day for his alumni chapter, an oral history video project, and the Berry High School/Academy book project. He was instrumental in the establishment of two class scholarship funds. “There is no one who is more devoted to Berry than Harlan,” said Katherine Armitage (58C). “I can think of no one who has done more to promote the college and its motto: ‘Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.’ He is richly deserving of this award.” Chapman is married to Doris Reynolds Chapman (57C). The couple has three children: Kent Chapman, Kay Chapman Humble (94C) and Kimberly Chapman Painter (94C, 97G). His mother is Mrs. Fields Williams Chapman of LaFayette, Ga.

Ruth King Martin (65C)

Distinguished Service Award Ruth King Martin (65C) has a heart for service. As a mother, wife, volunteer and friend, she has embodied Martha Berry’s motto: “Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.” “I have known Ruth since 1990, and during that time, I have observed a true community treasure who selflessly gives of her time and energy to others,” declared Dr. John Ratledge, professor of music at the University of Alabama. Martin has been employed with various service-oriented organizations and agencies during her career, including the United

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Williams

Way of Rome and Floyd County, the Boys Club of Rome, the American Cancer Society and the City of Rome. She also served on the board of directors for the Rome Symphony Orchestra and the Rome Area Heritage Foundation and played a leadership role with the Council of Volunteer Administrators locally and statewide. In 1981, she was initiated into the P.E.O. Sisterhood (a philanthropic educational organization). She has served her local Chapter J and the Georgia State Chapter in most offices, including state president (2000). She is an active member of Rome First United Methodist Church and has participated in two mission trips to Romania, where she helped to build a rural retreat for ministers and also worked with orphans in the surrounding cities. Service to Berry includes seven years on the Alumni Council and past membership in the Daughters of Berry, the Berry Woman’s Club and The Mount Berry Garden Club. Martin is married to Wesley A. Martin (63C). Their children are Donna M. Glass (83A), Julie M. Elliott (89c) and Wesley A. Martin Jr.

Michael D. Williams (03C)

Outstanding Young Alumni Award Michael D. Williams (03C) is living proof that success in business doesn’t have to come at the expense of one’s priorities. As a student at Berry, he achieved the rank of top salesperson and sales supervisor at Universal Tax Systems in Rome. Since graduation, he has founded three successful businesses: Mosaic Consulting Group, Williams and Jansen Investments, and Goodwin Investment Advisory. “Michael is an outstanding individual,” said business partner Tim Goodwin (03C). “While we were students at Berry, Michael was a strong leader with a heart to serve the community, as well as a star academic student.” Williams’ heart for service and his strong faith are evident in every area of his life. He is a member of local and national response teams for the American Red Cross and a co-founder of 24/7 Ministries, a nonprofit group currently supporting mission work in South Africa, feeding the hungry in Atlanta, and fostering dialogue and partnerships between Jewish and Arabic cultures in the Middle East. He has also helped coordinate and lead short-term mission trips to New Zealand, Russia, South Africa and Puerto Rico and is a founding member of Million Dollar Missionaries, a club that is investing for future philanthropy. Williams has returned to Berry many times since graduation to speak to business and family studies classes. He is actively involved with the Berry Entrepreneurship Program and is currently helping to establish the Berry Entrepreneurship Mentor Program. Though he recently completed his MBA in international business and sales leadership at Georgia State University, he considers his greatest achievement to be his marriage to classmate Amy Moskovitz (03C). B BERRY MAGAZINE • FALL 2010

PRESIDENT’S ESSAY

DAY ONE

ACADEMIC EXPLORATION

Dr. Stephen R. Briggs

Why? MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER IS OFF TO COLLEGE THIS FALL, HER DEPARTURE COINCIDING WITH THE ARRIVAL OF BERRY’S CLASS OF 2014, A TALENTED AND PROMISING GROUP OF STUDENTS. For these students, the last year has been full of accomplishments and successes, a long parade of speeches, honors ceremonies, varsity banquets, service awards, proms, acceptance letters, graduation parties and time with close friends. Their GPAs, SATs and APs are now finalized with scholarships to match. Diplomas are in hand, deposits have been mailed and campus move-in is at hand. We parents breathe a proud sigh of relief, tinged with excitement and apprehension as we anticipate the year ahead. Incoming Berry students arrive with (and are selected because of their) impressive resumes. While it is appropriate to recognize and celebrate fully these accomplishments, the reality is that they have a short shelf life. Not to be a spoilsport, but here’s what I say to incoming students in August: “Three and half years from now, in the winter of your senior year, you will need a resume to send out to potential employers or as part of a graduate school application.

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Except for your name, nothing on your current resume will survive as part of your resume as a college senior. Your high school resume, the remarkably strong one that served as the basis for your acceptance to Berry, will provide a solid foundation for the future, but it will disappear from view as you now assemble the structure of your college education.” College is a time of tremendous personal growth and change. Students returning for their senior year are at a different point in their lives than entering students and show noticeably improved time management, work habits and academic competencies. We would be distraught if this were not so. Even sophomores are amused at how much they changed during their first year and how young and wide-eyed the new students look. To some extent, maturation is inevitable as students exercise independence of judgment and connect day-to-day decisions with real-life consequences. Although predictable, the process of maturation can be messy and unnerving. Too often, students end up drifting through the early years of college rather than exploring, which should be their central task. Carried along by the

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current, they are not actively engaged in identifying a destination, choosing a direction, evaluating progress or making midcourse adjustments. What a shame for students to look back on their college years and realize that they frittered away the opportunity of a lifetime. A decade ago, distinguished Harvard Professor Richard Light wrote a perceptive book entitled Making the Most of College. The book summarizes insights gleaned from many years of interviews with graduating seniors. In its opening pages, Professor Light describes attending a professional conference focused on the responsibilities of faculty and deans for shaping a student’s overall experience in college. To his dismay, the first person to speak, a dean from an eminent university, announced proudly that his institution recruited great students and then made a special effort to “get out of their way.” Light describes this strategy – “find good students and then neglect them” – as astonishing. Berry takes the opposite tack. One of our core values and initial goals for incoming students is for them to “take ownership of their own educational experience.” We are helping them to do that through a new program called Plan4ward. Two years ago, as part of a self-study in preparation for reaffirmation of Berry’s accreditation, we established Plan4ward to improve the quality of student learning in the areas of initiative, intentionality and integration. The primary objective is for students to demonstrate personal responsibility for their own educational experience – through self-appraisal, goalsetting, planning, reflection and refinement – in a way that encourages social responsibility and service to others. The program assumes that personal responsibility improves developmentally (over time and with experience) as part of a comprehensive process in which students examine what

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matters to them, what they are successful at and what will be of lasting value as they strive to identify a sense of purpose and passion. While faculty and staff at Berry can provide encouragement and guidance from the sidelines, students must achieve this integration of the head, heart and hands themselves. Plan4ward spans all four years at Berry, although most of our work to date has focused on students in the first year. It is widely recognized that the most challenging time for a college student is the first year and that the most difficult transition period during this year is the first semester. Nearly one-third of students nationally do not return to the same college after their first year. Yet, most universities devote their time and resources largely to students in the majors (juniors and seniors) as well as to graduate students. Why is it that first-year students – those who need the most personal attention – are so often relegated to the largest classes offered by an institution? First-year students at Berry participate in a special seminar class in which 16 students, with the assistance of their first-year advisor, work to assess and understand their strengths and interests. With the advisor, students then begin to challenge and test

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their self-understanding through a series of appropriate academic, leadership, service and work experiences. Often this process results in new ideas, new majors and new interests – a series of turns and choices along the path. Rarely can one see very far down the path, either during college or in the first few years thereafter, yet this process of exploring is at the heart of personal growth. In the middle years of college, exploration is often increasingly focused as students pursue advanced experiences by which to refine their personal and professional aspirations. Students choose a major along with complementary coursework, and they participate in other experiences (e.g., service and leadership opportunities, study abroad and work experiences) that will also shape who they become. In their senior year, students should be acquiring depth in their ability to manage a significant project, organize a team and creatively solve problems to complete a task on time. In the end, we want our seniors to be able to tell their own emerging story and to reflect on what they have achieved and how they have changed during college. Owning their educational experience will enable them to envision possible next destinations. As a result, they will be better able to write a

compelling personal statement as part of their applications for employment or graduate schools, for they will have an emerging and realistic sense of direction. In their last year, I often ask seniors about their stories and for copies of their resumes. I enjoy studying and learning about the scope of their experiences at Berry, and I am continually amazed by their accomplishments in a short three and one-half years. Even so, I remind these promising young women and men that these successes are just the starting point. While the college resume has more staying power than a high school resume, it too will be supplanted by the experiences and accomplishments of the next decade. Their college major, GPA, honors and awards, and campus work experiences will all soon fade in importance. What should not fade, and what I hope persists, are the lessons learned related to Berry’s core values: a sense of ownership (and pride) in one’s work, an understanding of work as service, a commitment to the success of one’s team and an unflinching integrity. These are the values on which Berry was founded, and they remain at the heart of our enduring mission. They are the same values I hope my daughter embraces as part of her college experience. B

Because “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)

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Seeds of change by Rick Woodall

YOU WOULDN’T EXPECT TO SEE SOMEONE LIKE KATHY GUNDERMAN (78C) CLIMBING OUT OF AN ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIER IN ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS COUNTRIES ON EARTH. HER GRAY HAIR AND EASY SMILE CONTRAST SHARPLY TO THE HELMET AND FLAK JACKET SHE WEARS WHILE GOING ABOUT HER DAILY TASKS.

At 58, the Rockmart, Ga., native could be coasting toward retirement, content to do what comes easily – in her case, working for the federal government as an agricultural expert helping farmers maximize their resources. Instead, she has stepped outside of her comfort zone and into Afghanistan as a field officer with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service. “I never, in my wildest dreams, thought I would be here,” said

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Gunderman, one of approximately 60 experts deployed to Afghanistan by the Foreign Agricultural Service in 2010. “It’s absolutely the opportunity of a lifetime.” The prospect of helping rebuild the agricultural capacity of a nation devastated by decades of violence intrigued Gunderman, who was well aware of the risks when she volunteered for service in an active war zone. Within weeks of her Jan. 1 arrival, she had experienced those risks firsthand. “It has been quite a ride,” Gunderman

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wrote during a brief trip home in March. “I have been in a firefight, my base has been rocketed, and I was hit in the head with a rock. With all this, I still feel that I am where I need to be and we are making a difference. Nothing that has happened to me has shaken my commitment to help Afghan farmers.” GIVING BACK

Firefights and mortar attacks weren’t exactly what Gunderman had in mind when she graduated from Berry with a degree in animal science and industrial education. In fact, she had never set foot outside of North America before arriving in Kabul. “The only place I had ever been outside the United States was Canada,” she noted. Gunderman first considered international service after hearing a 2003 presentation by a man who had served on a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan. These teams – consisting of both military personnel and civilian experts – work to rebuild the country’s agricultural markets, improve management of natural resources and strengthen the capacity of the Afghan government. The PRTs have successfully installed windmills to pump water for irrigation and livestock, trained veterinarians to detect and treat parasites, stabilized eroding river banks and irrigation canals, and rehabilitated

degraded orchards, among other accomplishments. “It was exciting to hear him talk about the work he did and how fulfilling it was,” Gunderman said. “It sounded like something I would really enjoy.” Six years later, while working in Washington, D.C., she saw a posting for a position similar to the speaker’s and immediately submitted her name, considering it an opportunity to give back. Once accepted, she went through an intense, four-week “familiarization” process designed to help her better understand the goals of the mission, as well as the country in which she would be serving. Part of that time was spent at Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck in Indiana, where she got her first taste of what it would be like to live on a forward operating base. The “crash and bang” portion of the training, in particular, left an indelible impression. “You will be mortared there,” Gunderman recounted about the camp. “You will be rocketed. You will have small arms fire. You ride around in armored vehicles – all of the stuff that’s pretty scary when you do it.” She left Indiana with a new skill set: how to fire a weapon, administer advanced first aid and recognize when she might be under surveillance. She also took a hair-raising drive down a hill, dodging cones at 50 miles per hour – backwards – as part of a defensive

driving course. Perhaps most chillingly, she received instructions on how to behave if captured. “It’s extensive training,” she stated. “And I would say now, having been here, it’s extremely true to life.” FIRST IMPRESSIONS

More than halfway through her deployment in Afghanistan’s Kapisa Province, Gunderman has developed a certain level of comfort in her new surroundings. That wasn’t the case when she first arrived in Kabul. “The air was acrid,” she recalled. “They were burning tires to keep from freezing to death. People just don’t understand how basic life is here.” Fear gripped Gunderman as she traveled from the airport to the U.S. Embassy. Looking out the window during the 10minute drive, she was horrified to see “everything they told us to look out for in our training.” By the time she got to the embassy, she was ready to call an immediate halt to her deployment and return home. One thought composed her: “Give it another day.” Months later, she marvels at how quickly the bizarre becomes normal. The sight of a camel at the local market no longer fazes her, nor does the possibility of accidentally encountering a male colleague in the co-ed

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bath and shower facilities on the French military base she calls home. “After awhile you just don’t think about it,” she said. “It’s what you do.” TRIAL BY FIRE

Although Gunderman’s belief in the importance of her mission has never wavered, she is mindful of the fact that “not everybody is happy to have us here.” She got a painful lesson in “situational awareness” when struck in the head with a rock after she took off her helmet during a dedication ceremony for a local athletic field. “I grew up a little bit that day,” she stated. “That was the moment when I said, ‘You’re not in suburban America anymore. You’re in a war zone.’” Rockets launched against her base by Afghan insurgents have served as another reminder. She’s heard mortars fired by both sides and is quick to point out, “It’s totally different when it’s incoming – kind of a high whine.” She also once found herself in the midst of a firefight while riding in an armored personnel carrier and remains amazed that, in the midst of the fighting, her driver actually took a moment to call back to her, “Are you all right, Mrs. Gunderman?” She was okay, although at the time she wasn’t sure for how long. “You’re hearing it all on the ear phones,”

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she explained. “It’s almost surreal. It’s like you’re on a movie set. And yet you know it’s real.” She eventually made it back to base, but afterward found it nearly impossible to eat due to the fact that her peas and carrots “were falling off my fork because my hand was shaking so.” Such experiences have given Gunderman a tremendous appreciation for the U.S. soldiers who accompany her whenever she leaves the base. “I’m so impressed with our military,” she said. “It’s incredibly humbling to be around people who would take a bullet for you, and they would. They’re putting their lives on the line for us, and I take that very seriously. It’s been great to work with them.”

living out of a desolate, war-ravaged landscape. Major concerns include lack of adequate irrigation and damage to critical infrastructure. Roads are impassable in some areas. “Our whole purpose is to build capacity so that they can continue when we’re gone,” she stated. “When we go out, it’s like biblical times. They do a lot of things by hand. We can’t come in and say, ‘We’ll get you a big John Deere tractor,’ because that’s not where they are.” The stakes could not be higher. Because 85 percent of the Afghan population is dependent on agriculture, the long-term stability of the country hinges on the success of farmers laboring under the most difficult of circumstances. “We absolutely need to be here,” Gunderman said. “People need to eat. People need to make a living.” Infamous for the production of poppy, which is used to make opium and heroin,

The Afghan people have really touched my heart. They have a hard life, but they are very hardworking. They’re tired of war. They want better for their kids. I think they have an indomitable spirit.

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The farmers Gunderman and her colleagues are trying so hard to help face many challenges as they attempt to scratch a

Laying the foundation AS A USDA ADVISOR SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN, KATHY GUNDERMAN IS LOOKED TO BY LOCALS AS THE ULTIMATE SOURCE OF INFORMATION

Afghanistan was once home to vast orchards of fruit trees that were destroyed during the Soviet occupation and under the Taliban regime. The USDA hopes to help revive this rich agricultural heritage by encouraging farmers to eschew poppy – which is labor intensive and offers little return on investment for those who grow it – in favor of other marketable crops. “What we try to do is give them alternatives,” Gunderman said. “They grow some great fruit here.” The Afghan climate has the potential to sustain numerous marketable products, including pomegranates, grapes and raisins as well as wheat, soybeans, almonds, pistachios and saffron, the world’s most expensive spice. Gunderman even stumbled upon a cotton stalk during her travels. “I couldn’t believe my eyes!” she exclaimed. SOMETHING TO OFFER

Gunderman has been pleased by the level of acceptance she has experienced working in a country that was notorious for its treatment of women under brutal Taliban rule. As it turns out, Afghan farmers aren’t that different from their American counterparts – wary at first, but quick to warm up to her once they recognize her considerable knowledge and experience. They have communicated respect in

different ways. Impressed by her knowledge of various seeds, one farmer reached into his pocket to share the only food he had. The mixture of dried mulberries and walnuts was “pretty nasty looking stuff,” but she accepted it with gratitude “That was so touching,” she said. “As a woman, you take your victories.” She has also received a marriage proposal, which she respectfully declined, explaining to her would-be-suitor, “I’m very flattered and honored, but I do have a husband.” Although women are still struggling to establish a more equitable foothold in Afghan society, Gunderman has seen evidence that progress is being made. While conducting a veterinary training class at an Afghan university, she was excited to find two women among her 150 students. Afterward, she made sure to offer them a word of encouragement, noting that when she studied agriculture in college, she was also one of the few women in the class. It’s all part of the mission she first imagined for herself seven years ago. “The Afghan people have really touched my heart,” Gunderman said. “They have a hard life, but they are very hardworking. They’re tired of war. They want better for their kids. I think they have an indomitable spirit.” B

FOR ALL THINGS “AGRICULTURE.” And when the questions start flying, she is thankful for the comprehensive education she received at Berry. “Absolutely, Berry prepared me,” she expressed. “I cannot say enough good things about Berry and the agriculture program and the fact that I got to work on campus.” Although she had heard stories about Berry from her aunt, who attended in the 1930s, Gunderman chose to start her college career at the University of Georgia. She quickly tired of large classes in which it was “theoretically possible” she might not ever touch an animal. Once the decision was made to transfer, Berry became the logical choice. She’s never regretted her decision. “At Berry, I had hands-on experience working on the farm, in the feed mill and at the dairy,” she explained. “I also had wonderful instructors who knew their stuff and could teach anywhere but wanted to be at Berry.” For the past 32 years, she’s made the most of that experience, using her expertise to assist farmers across the United States and halfway around the world. “It’s been a rewarding career, it truly has,” she said. “And Berry gave me a good basis to start.”

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Madamchair IntroducingKaren Holley Horrell

WHEN KAREN HOLLEY HORRELL (74C) TOOK OFFICE IN MAY AS THE FIRST FEMALE CHAIR OF THE BERRY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SHE WAS FOLLOWING A LIFELONG PATTERN OF BEING BOTH “FIRST” AND FIRST-RATE. A first (and only) child, Horrell

graduated first in her high school class and was the first, she believes, to receive a new type of scholarship at Berry for class valedictorians – a scholarship billed as Berry’s first to cover all costs of attending. After graduating summa cum laude and earning a law degree at Emory University, Horrell became the first female (and youngest person) to serve as general counsel for the now 138-year-old Great American Insurance Co., based in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the advanced age of 33, she was named that company’s first female senior vice president and now serves as president of the corporate services division for the $4 billion insurer group with 7,000 employees in 100 locations worldwide. In 1987, she received Berry’s first Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Horrell was born with the brains, cites hard work as the brawn, and credits her experience at Berry with helping to develop the work ethic and work characteristics that fostered her career success. She also credits her Berry experience with teaching her to seek balance in life – balance that has included an extensive record of community service, a loving and supportive husband, a daughter who has long been both parents’ pride and joy, and frequent family escapes to an Indiana lake for rest, relaxation and recreation. By all indications, Horrell is leading a life of purpose and meaning – Berry’s goal for each and every student. And because she respects what Berry stands for and has a strong desire to give back, she has taken on the highest level of service for her alma mater. “Karen is passionate about Berry and our students and has been an outstanding board member,” said Glenn Cornell (62C), who

passed the reins of responsibility to Horrell. “Much like Steve Briggs, she is the right person at the right time for Berry. I think Martha Berry would be very proud.” EXPERIENCING BERRY FIRSTHAND

It was Berry alumnus L. Hall Macy (69C) who first introduced Horrell to Berry. Macy taught physics at Horrell’s Jacksonville, Fla., high school and suggested that she look at Berry and the new scholarships being offered to those who finished first in their class. He could not have suspected at the time that recommending his alma mater to a top student would lead to such a grand result four decades later. Horrell took Macy’s advice. She looked and liked what she saw, influenced by the beauty of the campus and the students she shared time with in West Mary Tower. Initially a chemistry (pre-med) major, she switched to home economics as a junior when her career focus changed to nutrition. That plan changed again senior year when she applied to law school. A pianist, Horrell accompanied the Berry Singers and Berry Choir. She also sang in a folk rock group, worked in the book store and as chemistry department secretary, served as vice president of the Student Government Association, and was selected as Miss Berry College. “One of the great things about Berry is the opportunity to participate in anything you can work your time around,” she said. “It is an incubator to explore interests.” BEYOND BERRY

Horrell ran squarely into the value of her Berry education when she was an Emory law student interviewing for a law clerk position at an Atlanta-area law firm. “When I was being interviewed, the

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gentleman began to read my resume for the first time as we began the conversation,” she remembered. “All of a sudden, he stopped and said, ‘Oh! You’re a Berry grad. Well then, you’re hired.’” Horrell joined Great American right out of law school and has spent more than 33 years with the insurer group. In her current role as divisional president of corporate services, she is responsible for the legal, human resources, real estate and facilities, corporate communications, risk management, product development, and statistical compliance departments. Her accomplishments include development of a corporate management university that served more than 3,000 learners in 2009. She is also deeply involved in organizational efforts for succession planning and has worked hard at improving communications across the organization. “I’ve never changed employers, but I’ve had a lot of different jobs,” she said, “which is a tribute to the company’s diversity – more than 25 different business units. I’ve had the opportunity to do new and different things; the company is good at looking within for talented, proven performers.” While more than half of her 1976 law school classmates were women, Horrell found out quickly after graduation that females were still few at that time in the upper echelons of corporate America. “Early in my career, I was frequently the only woman and often the youngest person in the room,” she said, describing the environment of important business meetings. “The line for the women’s bathroom was pretty short in those days.” Over the years, Horrell has taken the opportunity to hire other women and mentor their rise through the organization. Today she continues to mentor young colleagues – male and female – and believes it will be wonderful when we can focus solely on the individual rather than on gender. BALANCE

Encouraged by the culture of service she experienced at both Berry and Great American, Karen has made giving back a lifelong endeavor – with special emphasis on education, health care and social services.

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She has served on the boards of Cincinnati’s YWCA and Children’s Home, as well as Greater Cincinnati’s Community Chest and United Way. She also has been active in fundraising for the fine arts; served on the board of Seven Hills School, which her daughter attended; and was a board leader of Tri-Health Inc., one of the three largest health systems in Cincinnati with two major teaching hospitals. A Berry trustee since 1999, Karen served as a member of the planning and executive steering committees for the college’s $100 million Century Campaign in the early 2000s. “Today, Berry is my passion and my focus,” she declared. Horrell met her husband, Jack, “in alphabetical order in federal income tax class” at Emory. They married in 1976 after graduation and opted to settle in Cincinnati – not too far from his hometown of Dayton, Ohio, but more importantly, only a few hours away from Clear Lake, Indiana, his family’s traditional vacation spot, where they owned a cottage. Now retired, Jack also spent time at Great American in addition to service at U.S. Shoe and a small law firm in Cincinnati. Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is his alma mater. The couple’s daughter, Holley (25), is a graduate of Duke University (summa cum laude like her mother) and a law student at Stanford University in California. “Jack and I are very proud of how much we enjoyed parenting and how engaged we were in our daughter’s life and activities while pursuing our careers,” she said. “Holley has grown into a wonderful, smart, funny and thoughtful human being, which is the ultimate definition of parenting success.” Horrell is a golfer and a walker, stays fit with a personal trainer, and reads “it all” – several newspapers every day and a couple of books at a time. She and Jack have long owned their own lake house at Clear Lake, where they particularly enjoy boating, water skiing and porch-sitting. They plan to retire there eventually, at least for the summers. “My Berry experience showed that with planning and organizing, you can do whatever is important to you,” Horrell concluded. “Of all the achievements in my continued on page 20

The Berrythree WHO NEEDS JULIUS CAESAR, MARK ANTHONY AND MARCUS LEPIDUS?

Berry has its own triumvirate – of women. For the first time in Berry history, three women hold the school’s highest volunteer leadership positions: Board of Trustees chair, Board of Visitors chair and Alumni Association president. Not that having three women in such positions seems all that unusual at Berry. The school was founded by a female, after all, and Martha Berry went on to become a member of the first Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia, among many other distinctions. Berry also boasted the first female college president in the state, Gloria Shatto, who took office in 1980; elected Colleen (Mrs. Sam) Nunn its first female Board of Visitors chair in 1997; and has had a female Alumni Association president off and on since Eloise Taylor Smith (43C) assumed the office in 1978. But a female board chair is totally new, and it is unusual to have so many leadership roles claimed simultaneously by members of the fairer sex. Berry readers can learn all about new Board of Trustees Chair Karen Holley Horrell (74C) in the accompanying feature article. The following provides a snapshot of her compatriots, Celeste Greene Osborn (72C), chair of the Board of Visitors, and Barbara Pickle McCollum (79C), Alumni Association president. “We are fortunate to have such highly capable alumnae accept the responsibilities of leadership for their alma mater,” said Berry President Steve Briggs. “Martha Berry would probably enjoy that all are female, but I think it must please her most of all that Berry graduates of both sexes have displayed the commitment, wisdom, vision and heart to help Berry continue its educational mission into the future.” CELESTE GREENE OSBORN

Osborn, who retired in late 2009 as deputy chief financial officer for the State

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of Georgia, brings a deep appreciation for Berry to her role as chair of the Board of Visitors. “Berry has always meant more to me than a ‘college experience,’” she said. “My association with the school has been a ‘life experience.’ I attended nursery school in the ’50s at the college, and I lived in Rome close to Berry, so I could ride my bike on the campus as often as I wanted to as a child. The natural beauty of the school beckoned to me – even at a young age. I can truthfully say the experience I had working in the controller’s office at Berry helped me throughout my professional career. And then there were the water battles we had while washing dishes after working banquets … I’d better not talk about that!” Osborn worked in the private sector for 10 years and also served the state as director of administration for the Office of Education Accountability, executive director of the Office of School Readiness, and vice president for financial management of the Georgia Lottery Corporation. She was appointed by the governor to the Georgia Lottery Corporation Board, Employees’ Retirement System Board, Superior Court Clerks’ Retirement Board and the Georgia Higher Education Facilities Authority Board. Near the end of her career, she was named “stimulus czarina” to guide Georgia’s implementation of the federal $787 billion stimulus bill signed into law in 2009. As her professional career drew to a close, Osborn began seeking a new focus for her time and talents. When approached about working with Berry’s Board of Visitors, she knew it was the opportunity she sought – a chance to give back to the school she loves so much. She’s not been disappointed. “I have worked with many groups of individuals over the years,” she said, “but the Board of Visitors has to be one of the most talented groups – both professionally and personally – I have had the pleasure of being associated with. The camaraderie on this board is amazing, and the diversity of work experiences by its members creates a wealth

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of knowledge that can be used to provide suggestions and advice to the Board of Trustees.” Osborn said that, while Berry has always been a great school – one committed to instilling ethical values and a strong work ethic in its students as well as providing an outstanding education – she is excited by the new standards of excellence being set today for its academic programs, sports activities, work experiences and capital enhancements. “All the stars are lining up, if you will,” she said. “The leadership team in place today, both at the board and staff levels, will take the school to the next level and set the future for the college for decades to come. This is quite a responsibility! The challenge will be met admirably by this team, and I want to be a part of the process.” BARBARA PICKLE MCCOLLUM

McCollum spent nearly 30 years working in the banking and human resource fields but believes her history of community service has equally prepared her to lead the Berry Alumni Association. “I am very practical and organized by nature,” she said. “I like things to be efficient, and I like there to be good communication. I believe in goal setting and can be a task master – my student work experience at Berry definitely helped me develop these skills.” Currently business manager of the Emile T. Fisher Foundation for Dental Education in Georgia, a nonprofit organization that raises money for dentistry and dental hygiene students, she previously served as human resources director of Cardiology of Georgia, P.C., in Atlanta; assistant vice president/assistant cashier at Mountain National Bank in Tucker, Ga.; and executive secretary at National Bank of Georgia in Atlanta, among other positions. Her volunteer activities have included service as a mentor at both Livsey Elementary in DeKalb County (Ga.) and Pepperell Elementary in Floyd County, as well as terms as co-president of the Camp Creek

Elementary PTA and fundraising co-chair for Trickum Middle School, both in Lilburn, Ga. She also has held the posts of first vice president of the New Romans Club in Rome, Ga., and district representative to the Executive Board of Young Bankers of the Georgia Bankers Association. McCollum became involved with Berry through her 25-year class reunion committee. Shortly after her reunion, she was presented with a “great honor” – an invitation to serve on the Alumni Council. She spent one year as a member of the Financial Support Committee before serving two terms (four years) as vice president for financial support. When asked to consider the roles of president-elect and then president of the association, Barbara drew on her love for Berry and its students and said, “Yes!” “Berry gave me a great foundation for life, and serving the Alumni Association is an opportunity for me to give back,” she explained. “It has been fulfilling to get to know alumni from different Berry eras, not just my own.” McCollum is intrigued by the StudentOperated Campus Enterprises initiative that has teams of students developing and running businesses at Berry and by the student-owned businesses being created through the entrepreneurship program in the Campbell School of Business. “I was a business education major, and these programs are obviously great for business majors,” she said. “But they are also wonderful for students of all other majors, offering an opportunity to experience realworld challenges.” McCollum is proud of Berry’s growing reputation for academic excellence and the type of students it attracts and is pleased by the school’s increasing enrollment, although she expects the school will always choose to remain small. “It says a lot about Berry’s increasing prominence in Georgia, the Southeast and the nation,” she said.

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life, I am most proud of my success in maintaining a healthy balance of family, community, personal and work life.” FULL CIRCLE

When Hall Macy learned of his former pupil’s selection as board chair, he wasn’t at all surprised at the result of his long-ago

Berry’s first and second alumni to serve as Board of Trustees chair: Glenn Cornell (62C) and Karen Holley Horrell (74C).

recommendation. He also was eager to wish her well. “I remember Karen as a great person and student,” he said. “She was one who I thought would benefit from a Berry education and who would make Berry proud. As I’ve followed her career, I can see she has done exactly that. “Congratulations, Karen. I’m sure you’ll be a great chair of the Berry College Board of Trustees. Your intelligence, education, experience and proven leadership ability will serve Berry well.” B

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Karen Holley HorrellSpeaking What about Berry makes you most proud? Berry has been able to change with what is happening in the world while continuing to be faithful to its mission. Some institutions have not been able to adapt, but Berry has had the courage to bring its mission into the modern world.

What do you think will always remain unchanged at Berry? The beauty of the campus, if we do our jobs right; the friendliness of the community; and the college’s commitment to providing an education of the head, heart and hands, including a strong commitment to the work program.

Why is building the premier work experience program in the nation important? The work program is one of Berry’s most distinctive characteristics and competitive advantages. It also is a way that we can provide financial support for those students who may

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benefit most from a Berry education – those for whom we can make the greatest difference. It is a wise move.

What else is important going forward? Every board must look at preserving its institution’s future 50 years hence. In addition to enhancing the work program, our vision includes expanding the size of our student body to some degree and growing the Berry endowment. Both will help us provide the best educational experience possible for the students who choose Berry.

How will we get there? We have great momentum now at Berry. We should maintain the strengths of today and build on them. I believe in growing stronger step-by-step, and we can do that by building on the work of Glenn Cornell [immediate past board chair and 1962C alumnus] and those before him.

of Berry

What have been the board’s greatest challenges since you became a trustee in 1999? Difficult economic times – both in the early 2000s when we made a needed shift in fundraising on Berry’s behalf and the global economic crisis of 2008-09. In both situations, it was important to respond in practical ways for our current and future students.

Are there more challenges facing the education industry? Will they affect Berry? Yes! And all of them will affect Berry. Society is going faster and faster and moving more online. We must continually think about how we can best serve those we serve best. For example, how does the current emphasis on multiple campuses and online education affect a single-campus environment like Berry? And how does it affect those students likely to come to Berry?

What do you think alumni should do for their alma mater? I believe all alumni should support the college financially at whatever level they are comfortable in giving; I remember my first gift of $25. Foundations always want to know if your alumni support you, so consistency in giving is important. It is also essential for alumni to be consistent in sharing good words about Berry in their communities.

What one thing do you want alumni to know about your role as board chair? My goal is to sustain Berry’s success in helping each Berry student reach his or her highest potential. My hope is that the entire alumni community is proud that with each graduating class, we are making the world a better place for all of us – one person at a time.

by Debbie Rasure

Passionate aboutPhilanthropy When is a student job more than a work assignment – or even a great learning opportunity? When it becomes a passion.

That’s exactly what happened with Samantha Knight (on left, now a senior) and Ali Dullen (right, a junior) when they took on the task of developing and launching a student-driven philanthropy program focused on raising awareness among students about what alumni and friends do for Berry, expressing gratitude, and promoting a habit of giving. And the women proved they were more than equal to the task.

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DOING STARTS WITH LEARNING

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Above: Students put their class pride and unity in writing with signed class-year banners unfurled for the first time at the 2009 Grand March. Right: The Firsthand4You Week dinner provided the perfect opportunity for alumni and students, such as Allyson Chambers (80C, 84G) and Stephan Santana (10C), to make new friends as they shared their Berry experiences.

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In one year’s time, the Firsthand4You student philanthropy program contributed to the curriculum, promoted class unity, increased student giving, and brought ALAN STOREY alumni and students together. In fact, the program passed the ultimate test: Students not only get it, but they also are enthusiastically embracing it. While most of us might shy away from talking to our peers about giving, Knight, the 2009-10 student philanthropy project manager, and her assistant, Dullen, couldn’t wait to spread the word. “I was not at all fearful about getting up in front of other students to talk about philanthropy,” Knight said. “I have become so passionate about it that I just wanted them to hear – no matter what.” The duo’s two key messages – that support from Berry alumni and friends is critical for today’s students and that giving, regardless of the amount, is what matters most – are getting through. “I was surprised to learn that what we pay for tuition doesn’t cover what it actually costs for a Berry education,” said Chase Callaway (10C), then head resident of the Morgan and Deerfield residence halls. “Knowing that gifts from the alumni and other friends of the college help make up the difference has really changed my attitude about giving back.”

Knight was first on board, signing on to spend spring semester 2009 crafting a program. She quickly discovered that developing the project wasn’t going to be as easy as she had expected. “I had served on the student activities board for two years, so I thought I knew all about planning events and dinners,” she said. “I learned right away that this project was more about creating a message, making people aware of philanthropy and getting them excited about it.” Knight began by doing her homework – and lots of it. She researched other schools’ student philanthropy programs; attended a national conference on student philanthropy; and worked with faculty, staff and student committees in developing a project plan. After months of work, Knight presented her report and recommendations to the college’s Planning Council. LAUNCHING FIRSTHAND4YOU

Dullen joined the effort in fall 2009. With plans approved and support from faculty and staff in place, the duo faced the challenge of bringing the program to life. They worked to help each Berry class – freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors – forge a sense of identity by creating and then hosting signing events for class-specific banners to be used at all future class events and reunions. Also developed, in collaboration with a team of staff members and students, was a PowerPoint presentation for use in all freshman seminar classes. The presentation helps Berry’s newest arrivals gain a broader understanding of the college’s history and traditions. The team even found a way to make giving back easy by instituting payroll deduction as a giving option for students who work on campus. And Knight and Dullen didn’t stop there. Next they encouraged students to donate a sum representative of their graduation year by having a small amount deducted from each paycheck. Over a year’s time, for example, participating seniors would contribute $20.10 to their class gift. “I thought that giving $20.10 was a brilliant idea, and so was taking it out of my paycheck a little at a time,” said Hannah

& Sosebee (10C), then vice-chair of the Krannert Center Activities Board. “I almost forgot that it wasn’t there.” Knight and Dullen knew they were onto something when, only a few weeks into the fall semester, they learned that senior class gifts and pledges had already exceeded the average giving totals for the past five years. Boosted by their peers’ enthusiastic response, Knight and Dullen presented Firsthand4You to the Berry College Board of Trustees and took the bold step of asking board members to match the total senior class gift. Not only did the board agree, but one board member also took it a step further, promising to contribute an additional $500 if the seniors met their $1,000 goal. By the close of the 2009-10 academic year, senior class participation had tripled that of the year before, and gifts and pledges totaled $1,762, making it the largest class gift in the last 10 years. That, combined with the board’s commitment, brought the 2010 class gift to just over $4,000. A WEEKLONG CELEBRATION

Perhaps the highlight of Knight’s and Dullen’s work was Firsthand4You Week, held in conjunction with the anniversary of Berry’s founding. Callie Starnes (07C), a reporter for Channel 3 Eyewitness News in Chattanooga, Tenn., kicked off festivities with a presentation to the Student Government Association about the importance of giving back and Berry’s influence on her career. In addition, approximately 200 students enjoyed great music and learned about Firsthand4You at a

concert opened by Jon Gill (09C). Knight and Dullen were especially pleased with the response to one activity. With pens and note cards in hand, they set up tables in Krannert Center for students to write thank you notes to alumni and friends of the college. Within two hours, the team had collected 120 handwritten thank you notes and 25 video recordings of students who wanted to say thank you in an even more personal way. Dullen was surprised to see how many people took the time to be specific in their notes. “It was cool to see how much thought people put into writing them,” she marveled. A sampling of the students’ video thank you messages can be viewed at www.vimeo.com/9332491. WHAT GENERATION GAP?

As successful as all of those activities were, one event had both alumni and students talking – literally. The former Founder’s Day luncheon was transformed into a celebration dinner that drew a group of alumni, students, faculty and staff together not only to enjoy a meal but also to chat in an organized, yet informal, way about Berry’s past and present. “It was a very meaningful experience,” Knight said. “It helped us to see the alumni as Berry students, too. I was amazed that we had such easy conversations. There was lots of talking and laughter.” Dullen agreed. “We made a real connection that night,” she said. “Both students and alumni value the culture at Berry, and the alumni cherish their experiences. Hearing about their experiences made it real ALAN STOREY to me. We learned that we all love the campus and believe in the school’s mission. It was such an amazing opportunity.” Looking back, the duo is satisfied with the results of their work. “Getting students excited about philanthropy was a big responsibility,” Dullen said. “It was difficult and a lot to take on – but it was so worth it.” B

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How has the student philanthropy program changed how you think about giving back? “The program has opened my eyes. I hadn’t thought about how much the alumni give to help me with my education. Now, the idea of giving back feels more personal.” Hannah Sosebee (10C) 2009-10 vice-chair of the Krannert Center Activities Board

“I used to think that philanthropists were people who were older or had inherited money or had a high-paying job. Now I understand that most of them aren’t really all that different from me. I learned that everyone, even college students, can be philanthropists.” Jacque Smith (10C) 2010 senior class president

“Teaching philanthropy is a good idea. Students and young alumni sometimes feel that there isn’t a lot we can do to help, but this program focuses on giving early, not on the amount a person can give. When I heard about the program at the senior cookout, I was immediately on board.” Chase Callaway (10C) 2009-10 head resident of Morgan and Deerfield halls

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by Debbie Rasure

RED THARPE (68A) HAS SPENT A LIFETIME in

corporate construction management, responsible for the considerable building projects of such industry giants as Turner Broadcasting, Home Depot and Southeast Bank. Now, he is launching what he describes as one of his most important projects ever – helping Berry students build their futures. Tharpe, senior project manager for Turner Properties, has established the Fred J. Tharpe Endowed Scholarship for students enrolled in Berry’s dual degree engineering program (a collaborative program with the Georgia Institute of Technology through which students earn a degree from both institutions).

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He is eager not only to provide financial support for scholarship recipients following their dreams, but also to share his 40plus years of knowledge. “There are so many different fields to go into in engineering and architecture,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing what the students’ goals are and how I can help them achieve those goals. When I was starting out, I didn’t have anyone to help guide me, and that’s something I want to do for these students. I really want to have an impact on their lives beyond the scholarship.” Now a member of Berry’s Board of Visitors and the Executive Advisory Committee for the Campbell School of Business, Tharpe originally came to Berry in 1964 from Americus, Ga., after his father’s sudden death. Even in the throes of grief, his mother knew she had to find a way to help her son move forward. She chose to send him to Berry Academy on the recommendation of his great-uncle, the late Fred Thomas (1908H). Although his mother stayed in constant contact, the transition was hard. At 12 years of age, Tharpe did not understand her decision to send him to Berry and felt that he had lost both parents. “At first, being on my own

was scary,” he said. “But I got a lot of support at Berry. Alice Barnes (in charge of the guest cottages) and Inez Henry, assistant to the president, took me under their wings. I was able to talk with them, and they helped me through a lot of issues. Both meant a tremendous amount to me.” Tharpe also felt the support of then-President John Bertrand. “Even as a high school student, I had a lot of contact with the president. He had an open-door policy, and I had many conversations with him about my future,” he said. Mable Thompson was a special teacher, providing what Tharpe described as the very best math education possible. “I got a better education in high school than in college,” he declared in reference to Berry Academy. “Berry showed me that there was more to the world than my little realm of Georgia.” After graduation, Tharpe worked in construction management before earning a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Florida International University in 1990. While in Miami, he worked with renowned architect

Florence Knoll Bassett designing and building the 55-story Southeast Financial Center. In 1993, he returned to Atlanta and took a position with Home Depot, where he worked with Bernie Marcus, well-known philanthropist and co-founder of the home improvement superstore, designing and building the Home Depot headquarters. Through the friendship, Tharpe gained a new philosophy. “He [Marcus] taught me that it doesn’t matter how much you make or how much you can afford to give,” Tharpe recalled. “The important thing is to give of your resources and your time to help people less fortunate.” It’s a philosophy he has applied to his relationship with Berry. “When I come through the Gate of Opportunity, it is so exhilarating,” he said. “Berry students are so intelligent, and their energy and enthusiasm are

“ ” I’m looking forward to seeing what the students’ goals are and how I can help them achieve those goals. exciting. Giving back and helping these students is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.”

Morgan adds $1 million to scholarship

GREAT FRIEND OF BERRY

COLLEGE STUDENTS.

In 2009, the Atlanta philanthropist and member of the Berry Board of Visitors made one of the largest gifts to scholarship in Berry history when she pledged a total of $4 million to the college with the bulk of the gift – $3 million – earmarked to establish the Audrey B. Morgan Gate of Opportunity Scholarship. In April 2010, she pledged an additional $1 million to her scholarship through a planned gift, giving the fund the eventual capacity to support 20 students on Gate of Opportunity Scholarships each year. Gate of Opportunity Scholarships offer highly motivated students who might not otherwise be able to afford a college education the chance to attend Berry and graduate debt free. The four-year program targets prospective students willing to work their way through college. Those selected enter into a partnership that encompasses the student, his or her family, Berry College, and, in many instances, a benefactor like Morgan with a deep belief in Berry’s mission and a desire to

help deserving students. All contribute to the cost of the student’s education, with the student portion generated through participation in Berry’s Work Experience Program. “Audrey’s investment in Berry and its mission will have a profound impact on the lives of

numerous students – those here now and students of the future,” said President Steve Briggs. “We are deeply grateful for her belief in the character and value of Berry’s distinctive educational approach. Berry College and Berry students could not have a better friend.”

One of Berry’s two newest residence halls – those adjacent to the Ladd Center – was named Audrey B. Morgan Hall in her honor last year. Read about the first recipient of her scholarship, Darren Barnet, on page 26.

Work Week alums give students a “hand up”

F ANYONE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK to

Berry students, Berry alumni do. In keeping with Martha Berry’s philosophy of giving students a “hand up instead of a hand out,” alumni leaders decided this spring to contribute $13,787 to help with student work payroll costs. The funds primarily represent proceeds of auctions held over the years during Alumni Work Week and will be used to cover the wages of four students during the coming fiscal year. “We had been looking for ways to put the money to good use,” said Lewis Copeland (60C), 2009-10 Work Week coordinator. “When we heard that there had been an increase in students this year and that more students needed to work

because of their family situations, we knew what we wanted to do with that money.” In February, with the approval of the Berry Alumni Association Executive Committee and the Work Week coordinators, Frances Richey-Goldby (83A, 87C), then president of the Alumni Association, presented a check for $10,000 to the Berry College Board of Trustees. In recognition of the gift, two key student work positions will be named in honor of Alumni Work Week – manager of alumni facilities and general manager of The Cottages at Berry. An additional $3,787 covered the wages of students who participated with alumni during Work Week 2010.

Work Week coordinator Lewis Copeland, center, takes a break with student workers who benefitted from the generosity of alumni who participate in the annual event.

“I think this is one of the best uses of the money that we could have found,” said Copeland. “The majority of those of us who come for Work Week came to Berry because we needed to work. It just seemed fitting to use those funds for student work.”

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their stories:

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Students’ lives shaped by scholarships

Living the dream Darren Barnet appreciates Gate of Opportunity Scholarship

ARREN BARNET GREW UP WATCHING HIS PARENTS STRUGGLE FINANCIALLY, knowing that, without a miracle,

college and his dream of becoming an international news anchor would be beyond his reach. Darren’s “miracle” came in the form of Gate of Opportunity Scholarship donor Audrey B. Morgan and Berry alumnus Bill Pence (76C). Through Pence’s encouragement and Morgan’s generosity, Barnet is a student at Berry today preparing for his dream career. Barnet’s drive to succeed began in high school when he realized that scholarships were his only hope for attending college, something that no one in his family had done before. And although his future hung in the balance, Barnet didn’t take the easy route to good grades in high school. Instead, he enrolled in an extremely rigorous academic program focused on international studies. It wasn’t easy, but for three years everything went well. And then, at the beginning of his senior year, tragedy struck. The man who was his hero – his father – died. “My father’s death really changed me as a person,” Barnet said. “Seeing him struggle day by day at a dead-end job, just barely getting by, killed me. I realized when he passed that I could lie down and let the experience defeat me or I could learn from it and strive to be the very best I could be in life. … I chose to keep on pushing forward.” For Barnet, that meant he had to finish his senior year with grades good enough not only to gain admission to college, but also to win scholarships that would completely cover the cost of his education. He had a long road ahead. But he wasn’t walking it alone. His mother, Deborah Barnet, and Pence, his best friend’s father, were at his side. “My mom is the strongest woman I know,” Barnet said. “She wanted me to never have to experience the terrors of financial hardship, and by always pushing me to strive for success, she made sure that I never will. I could not have made it this far without her.” And it was Pence, a role model to Barnet, who first brought

him to Berry. “He knew how much my family struggled financially and that I was really nervous about paying for college,” Barnet explained. “When he brought me to Berry, I completely fell in love, but I didn’t think there was any way I could afford it. At first, I didn’t even want to ALAN STOREY apply, but with my mom’s encouragement, I finally did – and I got a Gate of Opportunity Scholarship.” Barnet, who is pursuing majors in international studies and communication and hopes to intern at CNN, recognizes that his Gate of Opportunity Scholarship has given him a once-in-alifetime opportunity. “When it comes to helping someone achieve their life goals, Berry is unparalleled,” Barnet said. “My freshman year, I was able to start building experiences through the student work program that will give me an advantage in my future career. I helped create a new sports show for the school, and I was one of the lead interviewers. I filmed a number of events which are now on the Berry website, and I am meeting such incredible people. “It still gives me chills to think that last year I thought being here was nothing more than a dream, but it turned into a dream come true. I want to thank Mrs. [Audrey] Morgan, my Gate of Opportunity Scholarship donor, from the bottom of my heart. Her generosity made it possible for me to have a college education. Without her, there is no other way this could have happened for me.”

by Debbie Rasure

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Generous support for scholarships continues

IVING TO SCHOLARSHIPS

exceeded $600,000 during the early months of 2010 and included reunion gifts totaling $70,000 to endow the Class of 60C Gate of Opportunity Scholarship. The Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center, general fund and historic preservation projects also garnered generous support. Every gift, regardless of size, has a positive impact on students’ lives. Berry College is grateful for your dedication and kindness to our students. The following gifts and new pledges of $10,000 or more were made from Dec. 16, 2009, through April 30, 2010. Anonymous, $10,000 for the Class of 64C Work Endowment Anonymous, $10,000 to support the Roosevelt Cabin Fund, the 60th College Class Reunion Fund and miscellaneous but restricted needs Jimmy (60C) and Luci Hill (60C) Bell, $50,000 for the Class of 60C Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Richard O. Bollam, $25,000 to endow the Beatrice Lockerman Bollam 39C Memorial Endowed Concert Choir Scholarship Chick-fil-A Inc., $208,385 addition to the Chick-fil-A Scholarship and $100,000 to support the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center

Ernest Yen Chou (66A), $10,000 for the Jimmy R. Fletcher Memorial Endowed Scholarship John W. (60C) and Sandra Midkiff (60C) Cooper, $10,000 for the Class of 60C Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Lewis R. Copeland (60C), $10,000 for the Class of 60C Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges Inc., $16,175 to support the general fund Barry (71C) and Michele Irwin (70C) Griswell, $10,000 for the general fund Yvonne Linker Hall (80C), $10,000 addition to the Lil Dorton Endowed Scholarship Harold (60c) and Suzi Golden (60c) Kilpatrick Sr., $19,732 in-kind gift of irrigation systems Henry and Norma Kummer, $30,000 for a charitable gift annuity that will ultimately support the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center Peter and Tamara Musser, $50,000 addition to the Becky Musser Hosea Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the Becky Musser Hosea Expendable Scholarship Paul C. and Velma Smith Maddox Foundation, $15,000 to fund the Paul C. and Velma Smith Maddox Expendable Scholarship

Roy Richards Jr., $100,000 addition to the Roy Richards Endowed Scholarship Ava D. Rodgers (53C), $50,000 to establish the Juanita Rodgers Bryant Endowed Scholarship Fred J. Tharpe (68A), $26,373 to establish the Fred J. Tharpe Endowed Scholarship Edna K. Warren, $10,000 to support the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center Lucille Gilstrap West (50C), $20,640 to support the

Shields and Edwina McKnight Endowed Memorial Scholarship, the Edd Gilstrap Family Endowed Scholarship and the Lucille Gilstrap West Scholarship William H. Ellsworth Foundation, $25,000 for the William H. Ellsworth Expendable Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Bequests The estate of Edna Earl Jesse, for the Barnwell Renovations Fund

How can you turn property into

a really smart investment? By using it to help talented, hardworking students attend Berry. A gift of real estate can make the difference of a lifetime for a Berry student – and may help generate income for you and your family. To find out more, call Scott Breithaupt (91C, 96G) at 706-236-2253 or e-mail sbreithaupt@berry.edu today.

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WHERE? ALUMNI CLASS NOTES

are they now? 1960s Leslie Thomas Howard Sr. (64C), who first joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1951 and was involved when his sons participated, is back to active scouting. He is the committee chairman of his grandson’s troop, recently received a “Bachelor of Scouting” degree from Scout University and was named 2009 Committee Member of the Year from the Pine Forest District, Central Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts. Leslie is married to Brenda Lockridge Howard (66c). W.C. Blackmon (69C) recently retired from the USDA Rural Development’s Newnan (Ga) office after more than 39 years of public service.

1970s Susan O’Donnell Rudd (72C) placed first in power lifting, bench press and high jump at the FloridaPolk County Senior Games. She also placed second in long jump and discus and third in shot put and javelin. In addition, Susan competed in darts, bowling and the softball throw. Roger W. Lusby III (79C) has been named to the board of directors for the Greater North Fulton (Ga.) Chamber of Commerce and the Encore Park for the Arts (Verizon Amphitheatre).

1980s Gregory R. Hanthorn (82C) was listed in the March 2010 national edition of Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, which recognizes selected lawyers who have been honored in state or regional editions of Super Lawyers during 2009. The March 2010 edition is devoted to lawyers practicing in the area of business litigation; fewer than 5 percent of lawyers in any given practice area are selected. Greg is a partner in the trial practice of the Atlanta office of Jones Day.

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Terrie Lawson Cantrell (87C) was awarded the Head Start Association’s Achievement Award. The award cites valuable contributions to the children and families served by Ninth District Opportunity Inc. Robert Daniel Price (88C) led a presentation titled “Attorney Client Privilege – Applied to a 21st Century Reality” at the National Association of College and University Attorneys’ 2010 conference in Washington, D.C. He moderated a panel that included a representative from the firm of Alston & Bird, Atlanta, and the general counsel of the University of Pennsylvania. Danny also was nominated for induction in the Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society for superior achievement in his doctoral degree program in higher education administration at the University of Alabama.

1990s Rebecca Nunnery Covington (91C) has been appointed by the Mississippi Secretary of State to serve on the Trust Laws Task Force commissioned to rewrite Mississippi trust legislation. She is a CPA and tax partner at Haddox Reid Burkes & Calhoun, PLLC, and served as chairman of the 2009 Mississippi Tax Institute. Rebecca resides in Madison, Miss., with her husband and two children. April Michael Piper (93C) and husband Richard announce the Oct. 8, 2009, birth of son John Thomas weighing 9 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 22.5 inches long. The family resides in Lawrenceville, Ga. Monica Forbes Parisi (95C) and husband Simone announce the Nov. 4, 2009, birth of son Matteo William. The family resides in Denver, Colo. Starla Stone Barker (96C) graduated from Georgia Southern University in December 2009 with a Doctorate of Education in curriculum studies. April McGaughey Barber (97C) and husband Dan announce the Sept. 22, 2009, birth of daughter Chloe Jane. Both parents attend Covenant Theological Seminary. The family resides in St. Louis, Mo. Julie Yamamoto Harris (99C) and husband Michael announce the Jan. 5,

CLASS YEARS are followed by an uppercase or lowercase letter

that indicates the following status: C College graduate G Graduate school alumna/us A Academy graduate H High school graduate c, g Anticipated year of graduation from Berry College a Anticipated year of graduation from academy h Anticipated year of graduation from high school FFS Former faculty and staff FS Current faculty and staff

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Lucy Wasdin Collins (58C) and husband Ron have been married 50 years and are retired. They have three daughters (Mallory, Rhonda and Susan) and five grandchildren (Ashlee, Reid, Seth, Haley and Collins).

SEND ALL CLASS NOTES TO: alumni@berry.edu or Alumni Office, P.O. Box 495018, Mount Berry, GA 30149-5018 All class notes are subject to editing due to space limitations. Class notes and death notices in this issue include those received through April 30, 2010.

2010, arrival of daughter Lily Anne. Julie serves as director of admissions for the Webb School, a 6-12 grade boarding/day school of which she is an alumna. The family resides in Bell Buckle, Tenn.

2000s Amanda Castleberry Deming (00C) and husband Jody announce the Feb. 11, 2010, birth of daughter Raegan Marie weighing 8 pounds and measuring 21 inches long. The family resides in Travelers Rest, S.C. Kerri Bearden Holmes (00C) and Michael Holmes were married Feb. 13, 2010, in Frost Chapel and now reside in Alpharetta, Ga. Christina Tadlock Eichholz (00C) served as matron of honor. Dwight David Hilley (01G) and wife Nancy Rebekah Forrester (85C) announce the March 13, 2009, birth of son Tate Stephen Dean, who joined sister Madison (14) at the family home in Chickamauga, Ga. Becky is an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Gordon Lee High School; David is a math teacher at Dalton High School. Kristin Hall Amis (02C) and husband Michael announce the Nov. 12, 2009, birth of daughter Kaitlyn Hazel weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. Kaitlyn joined brother Steven (2) at the family residence in Senoia, Ga. Heather Shirley Heinlein (02C) recently obtained her Certified Professional Secretary (CPS)

designation from the International Association of Administrative Professionals in recognition of her demonstrated knowledge in office technology, office administration and systems, and management. Heather is an administrative specialist in the mathematics department of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Michelle Peacock Klein (02C) and husband Rut announce the Oct. 22, 2009, birth of son Rutherford Levi. The family resides in Madison, Fla., where Michelle is a stay-athome mother. Joseph Alexander Psaila (02C) and Julie Dobson Psaila (03C) announce the Jan. 13, 2010, birth of son Trent Joseph weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. The family resides in Calhoun, Ga. Anna Carlisle Hoomes (03C) and husband Jonathan announce the March 29, 2010, birth of son Noah Garrison weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces. The family resides in Moody, Ala. Jennifer Hargraves Manley (03C) and husband Brian announce the Feb. 4, 2010, birth of daughter Emily Mae weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Emily joined brother Andrew at the family home in Leesville, S.C. Merrie Beth Lewis Salazar (03C) and husband Ruben announce the Nov. 18, 2009, birth of daughter Finley. Merrie Beth was recently promoted to the position of

company-wide marketing communications manager for Cox Media in Atlanta. The family resides in Johns Creek, Ga. Andrew William Edwards (05C) and Katherine Gettis Edwards (06C) announce the Jan. 19, 2009, birth of son Austin Gary. The family resides in Rome. Austin is the nephew of Thomas Presley Perkins (97C), Caroline Edwards Perkins (97C) and Maeve Caroline Gettis (09C). Michael Keith Maynard (06C) and Anna Noel Southerland Maynard (07C) were married Oct. 10, 2009, at their home church in Austell, Ga. Michael is a police officer for the city of Kennesaw, and Noel is a media producer for Chickfil-A’s corporate office in Atlanta. The couple resides in Powder Springs.

Christopher Kelly Adkins (07C) and Ashley Andereck Atkins (07C) were married July 18, 2009, in Memphis, Tenn., where they now reside. The wedding party included Thomas Nathan Freeman (07c), Adam Christopher Lett (07C), Suzanne Margaret Adkins (11c), Rebecca Alaina Ament (07C), Joy Deaton Barresi (05C) and Eva Leigh Gordon (07C). Chris is in medical school at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, and Ashley is a high school special education teacher. Carolyn Anderson Enders (07C) received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Vanderbilt University’s Master of Science program in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Matthew Stephen Knowles (07C) and Katie Latimer Knowles (07C) announce the Jan. 13, 2010,

birth of daughter Addison Marie weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. The family resides in Woodstock, Ga. Scrap Sutton Ladson (07C) and Katharine Wright Ladson (07C) were married March 10, 2010, in Rome. The wedding party included Storey Katherine Thompson (07C). Scrap graduated with an MBA from Ashford University in December 2009 and now works with GEICO. The couple resides in Macon, Ga. Melissa Ann Rorer (07C) graduated in May 2009 from the University of South Carolina with a Master of Education degree in higher education and student affairs. Melissa is director of student activities at Newberry College in South Carolina.

AlumniAuthors Berry magazine has been notified about the following new alumni-authored books since our last listing. Congratulations!

■ William Acree (99C), Building Nineteenth-Century Latin America: Re-Rooted Cultures, Identities, and Nations, co-edited with Juan Carlos González Espitia, Vanderbilt University Press, 2010, www.vanderbilt universitypress.com/books/ 349/building-nineteenthcentury-latin-america.

■ Jeanie Slatton Crain

Passion for justice

(69C), Reading the Bible as Literature, Polity, 2010, www.polity.co.uk/book.asp? ref=9780745635071 ■ Lena Moore

Fleischhacker (60c), SARA TOTONCHI (99C) HAS DEDICATED HER CAREER TO HELPING those who don’t have the means to help themselves. The causes may not be popular, but from the perspective of the new executive director of the Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR), that’s what makes the work so important. “Our system breaks down when one side has resources and the other doesn’t,” Totonchi stated in a December interview with the Gainesville (Ga.) Times. “It’s one of the most fundamental pieces of our democracy, to provide for fairness in trials and to hold true to the value that people are innocent until proven guilty.” The SCHR is a nonprofit, public interest law firm based in Atlanta that was founded in 1976 in response to the reinstatement of the death penalty in Georgia. The center provides legal representation for people facing the death

penalty, challenges human rights violations in prisons and jails, seeks through litigation and advocacy to improve legal representation for poor people accused of crimes, and advocates for criminal justice reform throughout the Southeast. Totonchi is the first non-lawyer to head the organization, assuming her new role in January after eight years as public policy director. Recognized as a “Woman of Achievement” by the Georgia Commission on Women, Totonchi chairs Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and serves on the steering committee of the International Arab Women’s Solidarity Association. Prior to joining the SCHR, she worked for the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. Born in London and raised in Chicago, Totonchi majored in family and community services at Berry and was a member of the first graduating class of women’s studies minors.

“Pieces of Fire,” Goose River Anthology 2009, Goose River Press, www.gooseriverpress.com If you have a newly published book (2009-10) you’d like us to include, please send your name and class year, book title, publisher, publication date, and a Web address for a synopsis and/or order information to krogers@berry.edu with a subject line of “Berry Alumni Authors.”

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Deaths Berry College extends sincere condolences to family and friends of the following alumni and former faculty/staff members. This list includes notices received through April 30, 2010.

Journey of a lifetime WHAT DO PEANUT BUTTER AND SHARK CAGES HAVE IN COMMON?

For Monica Mullikin McKaskle (96C) they are just two of the many things she and her family had to consider while preparing for a sailing adventure all the way around the world. Monica, husband Andy and 4year-old son Jake set sail in April on a 40-foot Owen Eastman Catamaran, the Savannah, which will serve as their home for the next five years. This represents quite a change of scenery for Monica, who spent the last 14 years working as a project manager in the banking industry. “I’ve had a successful career thanks to hard work and a great education at Berry,” Monica explained. “But we’re now in a position to live our dream.” That dream began to take shape last fall when the couple sold their home and most of their belongings and began living on the Savannah. The months that followed were spent outfitting the boat, buying provisions and tying up loose ends on the mainland. During that time, Monica found herself seeking answers to such unfamiliar questions as “How much peanut butter does a family of three really need?” and dealing with the desire of her husband – a retired underwater photographer for the U.S. Navy – to build a shark cage for the trip so that he could photograph Great White Sharks in the waters off Isla Guadelupe, Mexico. The Savannah set sail in April with plenty of peanut butter – but no shark cage. Monica’s last word on the subject: “Ask me in a year or so when I know how to sail better.” Follow their progress online at www.savannahsails.blogspot.com.

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1920s

1960s

Mable Foy Stinson (29H, 34c) of Butler, Ga., April 10, 2010.

Charles J. Arnold (60C) of Fayetteville, Tenn., Jan. 29, 2010. Charles Harold McDaniel (60H, 64C) of Cantonment, Fla., April 12, 2010. John M. Hammond III (63H) of Saco, Maine, Oct. 14, 2009. James R. Fletcher (64A, 68C) of Rome, Feb. 25, 2010. David G. Edwards (68c) of Lilburn, Ga., March 6, 2010. Ted H. Touchstone (69A, 74C) of Rome, April 10, 2010.

1930s Catherine Masters Rexin (34H) of Chester, Va., April 10, 2010. Margaret Weaver Faison (36C) of Orlando, Fla., Dec. 24, 2009. Thomas W. Newsome (38H) of St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 18, 2010. Elizabeth Davis Lowe (39C) of Ragland, Ala., March 8, 2010.

1940s Alice Smith Wolf (40c) of Griffin, Ga., June 15, 2009. Ralph L. Carr (41H) of Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2009. Lois Faison Boyette (42C) of Wendell, N.C., April 5, 2010. Mildred Chalker Gifford (42C) of Snellville, Ga., Dec. 26, 2009. Mildred Moore Pringle (42C) of Atlanta, April 7, 2009. Herschel V. Shirley Jr. (45C) of Knoxville, Tenn., March 26, 2010. Edith Louise Duke Shiver (44c) of Leary, Ga., July 5, 2006. Harold A. Brumbalow (45c) of Athens, Ga., Jan. 25, 2010. Fred W. Danforth (46H) of Lehigh Acres, Fla., Dec. 21, 2009. Virgie Gorham Ballentine (48C) of Hiram, Ga., March 24, 2010. Dorothy Bradford Perkins (48c) of Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 2, 2009. Parker Douglas (49c) of Aurora, Colo., Aug. 30, 2009.

1950s Becky Barrett Epperson (51c) of Dalton, Ga., Feb. 3, 2010. Seth W. Scott (54C) of Charlotte, N.C., March 8, 2010. Doris Sheets Smitherman (55C) of St. Simons Island, Ga., July 10, 2009. Archie Burton (58H) of Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 27, 2010. Martha S. Morrison (58c) of Dalton, Ga., March 6, 2010.

1970s Lana Fleming Forrester (70C) of Rome, April 30, 2010. Johnny Hogwood (75C) of Acworth, Ga., Aug. 25, 2009. Darrell C. Wheeler (76C) of Little Rock, Ark., March 16, 2010. Steven B. Taylor (79C) of Rome, April 11, 2010.

1990s Jon Shannon Richardson (96C) of Rome, April 3, 2010.

In Memorium Dr. Darwin G. White, who served Berry’s music department for nearly 30 years, died Dec. 30, 2009. Named the Gund Professor of Music in 1969, his service to the college began in 1968 and included 25 years as head of the music department. He is survived by three children, all of whom attended Berry: Debra Gayle McCormick (76c), Lisa Noel Hogan (78C) and Mark Norris White (76A, 80C).

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Dr. Heather Allore Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Hanthorn Mr. D. Randolph Berry Peoples Federal Savings Bank Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William N. Bethea Mrs. Frances Denney Barnett Dr. Stephen R. Briggs Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Carver Mrs. Doris Dickey Brooks Mr. Glenn C. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Buice Mr. Paul A. McFarland Ms. Julie A. Bumpus Ms. Lydia Catherine Fields Dr. D. Dean Cantrell Mrs. Maureen Munro Kurowsky Mr. and Mrs. A. Milton Chambers Mrs. Rebecca Nunnery Covington Mr. and Mrs. Sammy V. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Julian M. Cosper Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Martin McElyea Dr. Ouida W. Dickey Mr. Glenn C. Wallace Ms. Ali Elizabeth Dullen Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. J. Don Fite Mrs. Frances Denney Barnett Dr. J. Kay Gardner Ms. Lydia Catherine Fields Mrs. Joanna Palatinus Richardson Mrs. Ruth T. Hale Ms. Billie L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. H. Ish Jones Ms. Martha Jane Jones Mr. Clyde Bernard Keim Mr. Robert B. Keim Ms. Samantha Michelle Knight Your Advancement Friends Mr. W. Rufus Massey Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Carver Mrs. Catherine M. McDonald Mr. Paul A. McFarland Mrs. Barbara Camp McElyea Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Martin McElyea Mr. John D. McFarland Mr. Paul A. McFarland Mrs. Renee S. McMillan Ms. Cynthia Leigh Brannon Dr. Paul M. Musser Mrs. Nanette Carter Ms. Lima Naseri Ms. Deborah Feir Mrs. Bettyann O’Neill Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Carver Mr. W. Carl Paul Dr. and Mrs. Horace D. Brown Mrs. Frances Richey-Goldby Mr. Bart A. Cox Mrs. Joan Cagle Rutledge Ms. Tina Stancil Denicole Mrs. Vesta A. Salmon Mr. and Mrs. George E. Weaver Mr. Jerry W. Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm W. Quick Mr. and Mrs. Gene T. Warren Mrs. Eunice Mallard Smith Mrs. Ollie M. Scoggins Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Sundy Mr. Dan S. Warnock Mr. Freddie Villacci Mrs. Jennifer Helton Villacci Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Waller Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Patterson Dr. Gary A. Waters Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Carver

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Frank and Kathryn Adams Endowed Scholarship Dr. Christina G. Bucher Dr. Sandra L. Meek Mr. Michael F. Mejia Dr. James H. Watkins Dr. Lara B. Whelan African-American Alumni Chapter Mrs. Stacey Jones Spillers Agriculture Alumni Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. William N. Clackum Ms. Cheri Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Matthew Little Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Underwood Jr. Leo W. Anglin Memorial Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Wade A. Carpenter Mrs. Kathy R. Gann Dr. Karen A. Kurz Dr. Jacqueline Macy McDowell Dr. William R. Warley Perry Anthony Memorial Scholarship Mrs. Elsie Joy Anthony Morrow Bank of America GFIC Scholarship Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges Inc. Baxter Family Expendable Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wayne Baxter Sr. Glenn W. and Hattie McDougald Bell Scholarship Mrs. Frances B. Thesing Berry College Class of 1958 Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Morris L. Brunson Mr. Joe S. Crain Mr. Thomas Ray Fewell Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm W. Quick Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ray Traynham Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Waller Mr. and Mrs. Gene T. Warren Mr. Jimmie Witherow Dan Biggers Distinguished Actor Award Mr. Douglas O. Baird W.S. Black Conservation Scholarship Mrs. Carolyn Bailey Miss Margie Ann Black Ms. Margaret W. Browne Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Crego Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Kersey Mrs. Sara Landry Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Martin McElyea Mr. and Mrs. Sidney B. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Todd Mr. Robert B. Woodall Jr. Ephesus Baptist Church Beatrice Lockerman Bollam 39C Memorial Endowed Concert Choir Scholarship Mr. Richard O. Bollam Joshua Bradshaw-Whittemore Memorial Endowed Scholarship Mr. Richard N. Bass Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bradshaw Whittemore Horace Brown Chemistry Scholarship Dr. Horace D. Brown Mr. Paul D. Brown Louise Paul Brown Work Scholarship Dr. Horace D. Brown Juanita Rodgers Bryant Endowed Scholarship Dr. Ava D. Rodgers Wanda Lou Bumpus Endowed Scholarship Ms. Julie A. Bumpus

David R. Burnette Agriculture Leadership Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Carol Winfrey Burnette Mr. Leach Delano Richards Sr. N. Gordon Carper Endowed History Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. N. Gordon Carper Mr. Jeffery Wayne Cavender Microsoft Corp. Noel and Todd Carper Endowed Award Dr. and Mrs. N. Gordon Carper Tom and Betty Carver Endowed Scholarship International Business Machines A. Milton and Joann Chambers Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. A. Milton Chambers Mr. and Mrs. William M. Chambers Chick-fil-A Scholarship Chick-fil-A Inc. Cathy and Bert Clark Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship Goodwin Wright Inc. James F. Clark Expendable Internship Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. James F. Clark Percy N. Clark and Family Endowed Scholarship Mr. Paul Norman Clark Mr. James M. Legates Wachovia Foundation Class of 1943C Scholarship Mrs. Genevieve Williams Seymour Class of 50C Reunion Fund Mr. and Mrs. Ray Abernathy Mr. Raymond J. Bowen Mr. John M. Burch Mrs. Jacquelyn York Dewalt Dr. Ouida Word Dickey Mrs. Mary Fulmer DuBose Mr. and Mrs. Earl Durham Mrs. Edith Brooks Floyd Dr. and Mrs. Kermit Hutcheson Mr. Taylor E. Lee Mrs. Gussie Whiddon Lumsden Mrs. Thelma York Morris Ms. E. Gloria Rumph Mr. Darwin H. Samples Mrs. Ollie M. Scoggins Mr. Horace L. Strickland Class of 1951C Memorial Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nathan Smelley Class of 1953C Scholarship Mrs. Jacquelyn Cox Inman Dr. James K. Miller Class of 1954C Endowed Scholarship Mr. A. Randall Cooper Mr. Charles E. Houston Mr. J. Gene Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Bill G. Waters Class of 1960C Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Jimmy T. Bell Mr. Cecil T. Brinkley Mrs. Joanne Chance Calub Mrs. Blondean Bullington Cargile Mr. and Mrs. John W. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Max E. Cordle Mr. Ellis Futch Mr. and Mrs. Loyd C. Gass Dr. and Mrs. Norman Thompson Holloman Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howell Mr. and Mrs. F. Leonard Jones Mr. and Mrs. J. Lowell Loadholtz Mrs. Carole Carter Long Mr. and Mrs. J. Herndon Martin Mr. and Mrs. J. Andrew McClendon Dr. and Mrs. Larry G. McRae Mr. Carroll Miller Ms. Eleen Rowell Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Clarence Sherman Parrish Mr. and Mrs. Charlie A. Powell

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Mr. and Mrs. John R. Faison Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Faison Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gery Ms. Audrey Faye Harris Mr. and Mrs. Tuny Hill Ms. Frances T. Hubbard Ms. Eleanor E. Luker Mr. J. Douglas Mattox Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawrence Mauney Ms. Linda V. Shaw Ms. Alta Cooke Spain Mr. and Mrs. John M. Stocking Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Strain Ms. Essie H. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Cee Todd Mrs. Curtis Todd Green Pines Baptist Early Birds for Christ School Shoemate Foundation Ralph E. Farmer Accounting Scholarship Dr. Dorothy Clark Gregg J. Paul Ferguson Endowed Scholarship Dr. J. Paul Ferguson Ms. Karen Holley Horrell Jimmy R. Fletcher Memorial Endowed Scholarship Mr. Ernest Yen Chou Mr. William L. Cooper Dr. Randolph B. Green Dr. and Mrs. Dwight Kinzer Mr. and Mrs. Charlie J. Weatherford Mr. and Mrs. Lowell R. Wilkins George Gaddie Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Cherrie D. Shaw Mr. and Mrs. D. Allen Travis Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Curry Ms. Deborah Feir Mrs. A. Sue Young Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alexander Psaila Mrs. Erika Roser Smith Georgia Power Foundation Inc. Georgia DAR Student Teaching Award NSDAR Edd Gilstrap Family Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Lucille Gilstrap West George M. Glover International Scholarship Mr. Dwight Allen Glover Ed and Gayle Graviett Gmyrek Scholarship Mrs. Gayle Graviett Gmyrek Jorge and Ondina Gonzalez Endowed Scholarship Dr. Ondina E. Gonzalez Mr. Carlos A. Gonzalez Mrs. Ondina Santos Gonzalez The Rev. Jeanne Hoechst-Jackson Larry A. Green Memorial Scholarship Mrs. Melanie Green Jones Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Williams Lyn Gresham Endowed Scholarship Ms. Loretta Frances Hamby Hamrick Family/Aunt Martha Freeman Endowed Graduate Scholarship Dr. Karen A. Kurz Jean Miller Hedden Scholarship Mrs. Jean Miller Hedden Heneisen Service Award Mrs. Laurie Hattaway Chandler Cathleen Ann Henriksen Memorial Scholarship Dr. Emmaline Beard Henriksen Mr. Peter N. Henriksen Edna F. Hetsko Scholarship Mr. Jeffrey F. Hetsko Howell Hollis Scholarship Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Lewis A. Hopkins Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Aaron D. Britt Mr. Nathan Drake Ms. Anne Marie Hopkins

Ruby Hopkins Outstanding Student Teacher Award Mr. Nathan Drake Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Hawkins International Business Machines Becky Musser Hosea Scholarship Mrs. Nanette Carter Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Musser Ms. Susan C. Parker William R. and Sara Lippard Hoyt Scholarship Drs. William R. and Sara L. Hoyt Ms. Harriette R. Hoyt Ms. Nancy Thames Lippard Mrs. Ruth L. Smith Indonesian Scholarship Mrs. Julianne Patrick Nunnelly Emily T. Ingram Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. William G. Fron Amy Jo Johnson Scholarship Fund Mrs. Malisa Sharifi Hagan Mendel D. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Mrs. Joan F. Fulghum Walter and Mabel Johnson Scholarship Col. Walter A. Johnson Jr. Dale Jones Expendable Scholarship Mr. Dale A. Jones H.I. Jones Endowed Agriculture Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. H. Ishmael Jones Ms. Martha Jane Jones Kappa Delta Pi Endowed Award Dr. Mary C. Clement Dr. Mary Elizabeth Outlaw Kilpatrick/Golden Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Kilpatrick Sr. Michael and Elizabeth Nesbitt Krupa Scholarship Mrs. Elizabeth Nesbitt Krupa Peter A. Lawler Endowed Scholarship Mr. Jeffrey Douglas Horn Ms. Carol S. LaBarre Mrs. Rita Kay Lawler Dr. Michael B. Papazian Mr. David Anthony Rowland Fred H. Loveday Endowed Scholarship Mr. William Ralph Bannister Jr. Mrs. Janet Lindsey Cook Mr. L. Reeves Dabney Mr. Chester Hyers Mr. James Franklin Jones Sr. Mrs. Mary M. Loveday Mr. B. Kenneth McKenzie Dr. Bernard M. Spooner Mr. Cecil R. Spooner Mr. Alfred L. Wallace Mr. G. Pait Willis Paul C. and Velma Smith Maddox Scholarship The Paul C. and Velma Smith Maddox Foundation Ross Magoulas Endowed Scholarship Ms. Darlene Daehler-Wilking Mr. and Mrs. J. Herschel Davis Ms. Cecily J. Nall Percy Marchman Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Percy T. Marchman Martha! Centennial Scholarship Lt. Col. and Mrs. Reginald E. Strickland Dr. L. Doyle Mathis Endowed Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. L. Doyle Mathis Lawrence E. McAllister Endowed Scholarship Mr. Norris D. Johnson Edith and Harold McDaniel Scholarship Ms. Susan A. Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Currie Ms. Christine N. Doll Mr. and Mrs. John-Paul Falardeau Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Gambrell Mr. Donald P. Jones

Mr. Charles McDonald Mr. Aaron Richardson Mr. David T. Sanford Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Stinson Capt. and Mrs. Charles L. Tinker Ms. Gail H. Whatley L3 Systems Field Support The Shields and Edwina McKnight Scholarship Mrs. Lucille Gilstrap West Frank Miller Endowed Memorial Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. J. Herschel Davis Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Dayhoff Linda Mills Memorial Endowed Scholarship Ms. Ronda Lynn Mills Mrs. Reagan Lynice Mills-Biwott James E. Minge Endowed Scholarship James E. Minge Charitable Trust Minority Pathway Scholarship Mrs. Barbara Ballanger Hughes Amos Montgomery Expendable Scholarship Mr. Kevin St. Aubyn Edwards Mr. Floyd Bryan Johnson Ms. Brenda E. A. Thompson African American Alumni Chapter Audrey B. Morgan Gate of Opportunity Scholarship The Audrey and Jack Morgan Foundation Graden Mullis Expendable Scholarship Mr. Thomas G. Mullis Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Selman Dr. and Mrs. Jay C. Thomas Bank of America Foundation Mary and Al Nadassy English Scholarship Dr. Christina G. Bucher Dr. Sandra L. Meek Mr. Michael F. Mejia Dr. James H. Watkins Dr. Lara B. Whelan Mary Finley Niedrach Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Florence Finley Milway NSDAR Scholarship Sam Houston Chapter DAR NSDAR Osceola Chapter DAR Spirit of 76 Chapter DAR Virginia DAR Bobby Patrick Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lansdale Ms. Nancy E. Nolan Brotherhood of Rome Firefighters Inc. Neal Quitman and Emily Lowe Pope Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. G. Richard Pope Pope Automotive Foundation Inc. Roy Richards Sr. Scholarship Mr. Roy Richards Jr. Ann Russell Memorial Scholarship Mrs. Kathleen Ray Vesta Salmon Service Scholarship Dr. Mary Elizabeth Outlaw Mrs. Angela P. Reynolds Larry L. Schoolar and Mary E. Schoolar Clark Endowed Scholarship AT&T Foundation Michelle Norman Sims Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daniel Price Hamilton/Smith Scholarship Mr. Kevin Deshawn Allen Ms. Evelyn L. Hamilton Mrs. Mitchell Mignon Price Mrs. Beverly Ann Smith Ms. Brenda E. A. Thompson Blossom Hill Homemakers Club

Mary Alta Sproull Endowed Math Scholarship Mrs. Jim Ann Stewart Reginald E. Strickland Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Lt. Col. and Mrs. Reginald E. Strickland Student Scholarships Mrs. Susan White Bagwell Mrs. Mary Lee Cortner Barton Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Bayless Mr. David Michael Bayne Mr. William N. Bethea Jr. Mrs. Kelly Hough Billings Mr. David Steven Bolding Ms. Terri Jean Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Jon Brakefield Mr. Samuel David Bulow Ms. Wendy Erin Dahlgren Ms. Lydia Catherine Fields Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vance Gafnea Jr. Ms. Kathryn Ann Gardner Ms. Sarah Griffeth Hughes Mr. Ray Bonner Jeffers Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kelley Mrs. Pamela Fricks Kellogg Mr. and Mrs. W. Robbie Lanigan Ms. Christina Catherine Lynn Mr. Adam Lindsey Massey Ms. Melissa Sue McCarty Mrs. Marcia R. McConnell Ms. Ruth L. Milton Dr. Alison A. Moy Mr. Justin Michael Naes Ms. Justine Elizabeth Nickerson Mr. Joseph Michael O’Donnell Mrs. Janice Parker Padgett Ms. Paula Michelle Rawlins Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Douglas Rowland Ms. Katrina Frances Ruiz-Welch Ms. Amy Lynn Ryan Mrs. Merrie Beth Lewis Salazar Mr. Winston White Sharp III Ms. Jennifer Terae Welch Baptist Church of Bearden Wyatt Bible Study Class Follett Higher Education Group LexisNexis Little Petroglyph Canyon Society CAR Fred J. Tharpe Endowed Scholarship Mr. Fred J. Tharpe Troy/Gardner Endowed Award – Art History Dr. Virginia G. Troy Lucille Gilstrap West Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Lucille Gilstrap West Alexander Whyte Whitaker III Endowed Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Whyte Whitaker IV Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc. Joshua Bradshaw-Whittemore Endowed Scholarship Mr. Richard N. Bass Jeff Wingo Memorial Scholarship Mr. Dean Robert Herdt Mrs. Kathryn M. Wingo Craig Allen Wofford Scholarship Mrs. Elaine Sexton Foster AT&T Foundation Janice Bracken Wright Endowed Scholarship Mr. William R. Enloe Yoda Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Koji Yoda

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