Concord University Alumni Magazine (Spring 2012) by Concord University

From the President’s Desk The Concord University family continues to grow! I am happy to announce this spring nearly 300 Mountain Lions earned their degrees with over a third graduating with honors. Many will be adventuring off into new places, either going directly to graduate school or jumping right into their careers. Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families! Earning a college degree is quite an accomplishment and the Concord alumni welcome you into the family with open arms. As our alumni director Sarah Lively Turner ’98 often says, “You’re a Concord student for roughly four years, but a Concord grad for life.” Best of luck to the Class of 2012! As you can see in the pictures, several alums made their way back to campus to help steam the Class of 2012’s gowns in preparation for graduation. Each gown was in perfect condition for our graduates on their special day. Many thanks to all of those who helped to make the ceremony extra special. Each graduate received a complimentary one year membership in the Concord University Alumni Association, Inc. We encourage all alumni, donors and friends to get involved with the Association and stay active! Memberships not only help the university but signing up is an additional avenue to keep you connected with your alma mater. Your support matters!

There are a number of opportunities to reconnect with alumni throughout the summer. The Advancement Office is busy planning “CU at the Ballpark” for our graduates in southern West Virginia. We will be gathering to watch the Bluefield Blue Jays, the Princeton Rays, the West Virginia Miners in Beckley and the West Virginia Power in Charleston! The fun continues with additional alumni events in Morgantown, W.Va., the Washington, D.C. area, Greensboro, N.C., Blacksburg, Va. and even New York City! Keep an eye on the schedules that will appear in this magazine as well as future editions, the Concord website, social networking sites and your email. If you’re not receiving your mailings, both through the postal service and email, be sure to contact the Advancement Office and let them know! It is our top priority to stay connected with each of you! It’s never too early to start planning for your trip back to Athens for Homecoming 2012. Go ahead and mark your calendars for Saturday, October 6 when the Mountain Lions will be taking on Shirley Jones Halsey ’56 and Jessica Cook ’08 Glenville State College. Plans are already underway to honor the 1962 and 1987 Championship teams during halftime! Dr. Gregory F. Aloia Concord University President and Professor

Calendar of Events June 9, 2012 • Beckley Alumni Gathering • West Virginia Miners • 6:00 p.m. - Social, 7:00 p.m. - Game Linda K. Epling Stadium, Beckley, W.Va. June 14, 2012 • Greensboro/Winston-Salem Alumni Gathering • Greensboro Grasshoppers • 6:00 p.m. - Social, 7:00 p.m. - Game NewBridge Bank Park, Greensboro, N.C.

July 13, 2012 • Appalachian Eye Care & CU Athletic Department Golf Tournament • 8:00 a.m. - Registration • 8:30 a.m. - Shotgun Start Fountain Springs Golf Course Peterstown, W.Va. July 21, 2012 • Bluefield Alumni Gathering • Bluefield Blue Jays • 6:00 p.m. - Social, 7:00 p.m. - Game Bowen Field, Bluefield, W.Va. August 2, 2012 • Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Gathering • Charleston Power • 6:00 p.m. - Social, 7:00 p.m. - Game Appalachian Power Park, Charleston, W.Va. August 10-18, 2012 • CU @ The State Fair of West Virginia Fairlea, W.Va. August 16, 2012 • Morgantown Alumni Event • 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Vintage Room - 467 Chestnut Street Morgantown, W.Va. August 23, 2012 • Princeton Alumni Gathering • Princeton Rays • 6:00 p.m. - Social, 7:00 p.m. - Game Hunnicutt Field, Princeton, W.Va. September 29, 2012 • Washington, D.C./Martinsburg, W.Va. Area Alumni Tailgate • Concord vs. Shepherd • 12:00 noon - Kickoff Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, W.Va. October 1-6, 2012 • Homecoming Week October 5, 2012 • 4th Annual Career Symposium October 6, 2012 • Homecoming Game • Concord vs. Glenville State • 2:00 p.m. - Kickoff Callaghan Stadium December 15, 2012 • Fall Commencement

Inside this Issue Spring 2012

On the Cover Concordians through the years are saluted as Concord University celebrates “The Year of the Alumni” during the 140th anniversary of its founding.

Concord University President Dr. Gregory F. Aloia is presented the Proclamation for The Year of the Alumni by Concord University Alumni Director Sarah Lively Turner ’98 during this year’s Founders’ Day celebration. President Interim Vice President of Advancement Alumni Director

Dr. Gregory F. Aloia

Features

Alicia Besenyei

Alumni Events

Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Chapter Receives Charter

Founders’ Day Convocation of Scholars

Geography Highlighted at Concord

Groundhog Day 2012

Desireé Davis Sings a Healthy Tune as Daisy in PBS Series “Abracadabra”

Sarah Lively Turner '98

President, Concord University Alumni Association, Inc.

Dwight Barnette '80

Graphic Designer

Lance McDaniel '10

CU Foundation, Inc. Greenbrier Dinner

Sarah P. Dalton

Dennis “Cowboy” Wayne Blankenship

Amy Pitzer

Basketball - History Making, Turnaround - Sum Up 2011-2012

Remembering Lisa Blankenship

2011 Donor Honor Roll

Project Coordinator Editorial Assistant

Concord University Office of Advancement PO Box 1000 Athens, WV, 24712 1-304-384-6311 Fax: 1-304-384-6017 advancement@concord.edu www.concord.edu

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CU Alumni Association, Inc.

CU Foundation, Inc.

Heritage & Horizon

Class Notes

CU Athletics

The CU Alumni Association, Inc. Membership in the CUAA, Inc. supports the following initiatives:

The membership year runs July 1 June 30 and you can use the membership form and envelope included in this • Scholarships for Concord students • The formation of alumni chapters all magazine to mail in your membership. You can also submit your membership over the country • On-campus events for alumni such payment online through Concord’s website as Homecoming and the spring Alumni www.concord.edu/advancement/ memberships-giving. Upon receipt of your Banquet • Enhancement of Concord’s alumni membership dues, the Alumni Office will giving rate which influences national mail you a CUAA membership card to keep university rankings, consideration for on hand as proof of your membership. Everyone knows there is strength grants, etc. in numbers and the more dues paying members the Alumni Association has, Benefits for CUAA, Inc. the stronger the organization will be. If members include: you are already a member of the CUAA, • Discounts to on-campus events we hope you are planning to renew your • Tax-deductible contribution • Discounts to certain services, commitment to Concord for another year. If including the Concord Child you are not currently a CUAA member, we hope that you will consider joining today. Development Center • Gift recognitions for each level of Thanks in advance for your support of Concord, its students and the nearly 17,000 membership • Plans for additional benefits are alumni we have worldwide! currently in the works so this list will continue to grow

Upcoming Events

Greensboro/WinstonSalem Alumni Gathering Thursday, June 14, 2012 CU with the Greensboro Grasshoppers NewBridge Bank Park Greensboro, N.C. Social - 6:00 pm Game - 7:00 pm

Morgantown Alumni Event Thursday, August 16, 2012 The Vintage Room 467 Chestnut Street Morgantown, W.Va. 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Join Us Today!

Washington, D.C. / Martinsburg, W.Va. Area Alumni Tailgate Concord vs. Shepherd Football Game Saturday, September 29, 2012 Game time 12:00 noon Shepherd University Shepherdstown, W.Va.

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Alumni

Events

Recent Events Florida Golf Outing & Alumni Dinner On Saturday, Jan. 21 approximately 40 Concord alumni and friends gathered at the Magnolia Plantation Golf Club in Lake Mary, Fla. for a day of golf, sunshine and fun! After a boxed lunch the teams teed off and spent the next few hours on the links. Once all the golfers were finished, everyone met back at the clubhouse for a reception, dinner, a silent auction and door prizes. Individual winners include: Best Woman Golfer— Kathy Refosco; Longest Drives—Bret Front row, seated left to right: Raymond Chestnut, Nondis Chestnut ’62, Mercy Joyce, Tom Joyce ’62, Lois Piersall, Betty Mallamas ’55. Back row, standing left to right: Bob Munsey ‘92 and Bob Warner; Warner, Steve McInally, Paul Fiore, Tom Munsey ’63, C. J. McNeal, Patty Munsey, Bob Closest to the Pin—Bob Warner, Dan Sullivan ‘85, Bob Pauley ‘78 and Pauley ’78, Howard McNeal ’70, Al Parker, Charlie Webb ’60, Dave Roberts ’64, Cathie Roberts, Kathi Refosco, Jerry Piersall ’61, Joe Friedl ’62, Jane Roller ’55, Dick Roller, Art Steve McInally. Refosco ’65, Toby Refosco ’63, James Refosco ’63, Dan Sullivan ’85, Steve Williams, John After the dinner Sarah Turner ’98 Pate ’85 and Deb Griffith ’79 from Concord gave an update on the Advancement Office’s efforts over the past few months and talked to the group about plans for future alumni events. The evening concluded with an announcement of the silent auction winners and drawing of door prize winners. The event was organized by Tom Joyce ’64 and his wife Mercy. New River Valley Alumni Gathering Bull and Bones Brewhaus and Grill in Blacksburg, Va. was the setting for the New River Valley alumni gathering held on Saturday, April 14. Approximately 20 Concord alumni and friends got together to enjoy some good food and good company. During the gathering, Alicia Besenyei, Interim VP for Advancement, gave an update on Concord’s recent Advancement activities and Sarah Turner ’98, Director of Alumni Affairs, talked about upcoming alumni events. There was also discussion about re-organizing the New River Valley alumni chapter and Dwight Barnette ’80 volunteered to be the chapter leader for this group.

Front row, seated left to right: Sarah Lively Turner ’98, Rosa Griffith ’78, Ann Mulheren ’54, Heather Coburn Toney ’00, Cherie Coiner Durbin ’91 (and her son Barrett). Back row standing left to right: Ben Crawford ’58, Willis Elmore ’57, Lee Griffith ’80, Dwight Barnette ’80, Jack Lilly, Bob Tuckwiller ’76, Deb Griffith ’79

Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Chapter Receives Charter

Josh Mills ’06 and Kelly Holdren-Mills ’06

n March 1, 2012 the newest Concord University Alumni Association, Inc. chapter was officially recognized during an alumni gathering held at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, W.Va. The Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Chapter joined the ranks of active CUAA chapters after months of collaborative efforts between the Concord University Alumni Office and interested alumni in the Kanawha Valley area. The alumni gathering was held in the Concord University hospitality room that was open during the 2012 WVIAC Basketball Tournament. Concord’s men’s and women’s teams both made it to the tournament semi-finals. The hospitality room was sponsored by Concord’s Office of Advancement and provided refreshments and a

Susana Duarte ’02 and Joseph Jenkins ’01 with their son Landon

Front row, left to right: Anne Endres ’11, Ashley Hicks ’11, Kelly Holdren-Mills ’06, Sarah Turner ’98. Middle Row: Amanda Hallock ’09, Sara Blankenship ’06, Jennifer Boone Blankenship ’06, Sean Noland ’07, Josh Mills ’06, Justin Marlowe ’01, Emily Myers ’02, Tonya Fraley Smith ’03, Amy Wentz Berner ’98, Susana Duarte ’02, Heather Carpenter Adams ’06. Back Row: Ken Ragle ’78, John Paul Blankenship ’08, Ed Smith ’03, Joe Jenkins ’01 5

space to catch up for all CU alumni and friends who were attending the tournament.

“We have a large number of graduates in the Charleston area and already a strong number of those graduates who have been committed to getting a Concord alumni chapter up and running in the Kanawha Valley. I am excited to see what this group does in the Charleston/Huntington area for Concord.” - Sarah Turner

Justin Marlowe, a 2001 Concord grad, is serving as the chapter leader and was presented with the official chapter charter by Sarah Turner, executive director of the Concord University Alumni Association, Inc. All alumni in attendance received a Concord gift and alums who were already paid members of the CUAA, Inc. received a special gift as an acknowledgement for their membership. “We have a large number of graduates in the Charleston area and already a strong number of those graduates who have been committed to getting a Concord alumni chapter up and running in the Kanawha Valley,” Turner said. “I am excited to see what this group does in the Charleston/Huntington area for Concord.” The group is already making plans for the 2012 Concord Night at the WV Power game which is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 2. They are also planning a business dinner meeting in the early summer to discuss chapter plans for the coming year. The Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Chapter is open to all Concord alumni and friends in the Charleston/Huntington area. For more information on the chapter please contact the CU Alumni Office at 1-304-384-5348 or alumni@ concord.edu

Alums enjoy refreshments while they catch up

Brett Berner, son of Amy Wentz Berner ‘98

Justin Marlowe ’01 and Anne Endres ‘11

Anne Endres ’11, John Paul Blankenship ’08 and Kelly HoldrenMills ’06 (all geography majors)

Emily Myers ’02, Amy Wentz Berner ’98 and Sarah Lively Turner ‘98 6

The Year of the Alumni Proclaimed

oncord University marked its 140th anniversary with a Convocation of Scholars and Founders’ Day Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. The event began at 1 p.m. in the Main Theatre of the Alexander Fine Arts Center. Concord received its charter from the West Virginia Legislature on Feb. 28, 1872. “Founders’ Day is a time where we assemble, reflect, honor and salute our great heritage,” Concord University President Gregory F. Aloia said. “We look forward to a great future.” A proclamation denoting 2012 as “The Year of the Alumni” at Concord University was issued during the convocation by Concord University Director of Alumni Affairs Sarah Lively Turner ’98. The proclamation noted “the legacy and spirit of alumni and their vital role in the institution’s success.” Princeton, W.Va. attorney Robert E. Holroyd presented the keynote address. “It’s an honor for me to be

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Scenes from the Founders’ Day event including the keynote address from Robert E. Holroyd (top left) and the dedication of the Former Site of Holroyd Hall marker (bottom right).

PROCLAMATION Whereas, Concord University salutes the legacy and spirit of alumni and their vital role in the institution’s success from its founding through today; and, Whereas, alumni have matriculated with honor and excellence at all stages of Concord’s history as students of Concord State Normal School, Concord State Teachers College, Concord College, and Concord University; and, Whereas, the Alumni Association has served alumni and friends of Concord since 1881; and, Whereas, alumni have distinguished themselves in careers from education, business, and fine arts to science, law, and medicine; and, Whereas, alumni work, live, and enrich society in locations throughout the United States and internationally bringing positive recognition to their alma mater; and, Whereas, alumni have taken the Concord motto “Come to Learn. Go to Serve” to heart following humanitarian endeavors in service to humankind; and, Whereas, Concord’s alumni are focused on a bright and prosperous future for the University; Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that we do hereby proclaim 2012 as:

The Year of the Alumni at Concord University and invite and encourage the entire campus community to join in this pursuit. Dated this Twenty-Eighth day of February in the year Two Thousand Twelve

Above: Proclamation for The Year of the Alumni. Left: Sarah Lively Turner ’98, Director of Alumni Affairs. Below: Alicia Besenyei, Interim Vice President of Advancement.

here today and give you a viewpoint of my family as it relates to the formation of this institution.” The ties of Holroyd’s family to the Athens and Concord communities date back to the 1850s when William and Sarah Holroyd become residents in the area. The Holroyds were among the families who assisted in the establishment of Concord. “You have every reason to be very proud of this institution as am I. This place has an unbelievable reputation in this state,” Holroyd said. “It thrills me to be able…to claim I am a descendent of one of the people who started this institution.” Following the keynote address, Holroyd and Aloia unveiled a marker that has been placed at the former site of Holroyd Hall on Vermillion and Cooper streets in Athens. Holroyd Hall was built during the administration of Dr. C.C. Rossey (1918-1924) as a men’s residence hall. It served as a dormitory until 1939 and was later used for faculty apartments, classrooms and a health center. Recipients of academic and service awards were also recognized during the ceremony. Members of the campus community including faculty, staff and students were honored for teaching, scholarship, creativity and service. The Teaching Award was presented to Dr. Bill Deck in the Division of Business. The Scholarship/ Creativity Award went to the team of Dr. Gabriel Rieger and Dr. Amberyl Malkovich in the Division of Languages and Literature and also to Dr. Andrey Zagorchev in the Division of Business. Mrs. Andrea Campbell in the Division of Education and Human Performance received the Faculty Service Award. Mrs. Anne Whittaker, executive secretary to the vice president and academic dean, received the Presidential Service Award. Mrs. Sharon Manzo, administrative assistant to the president, was honored with the Non-Classified Staff Service Award. Concord University student Ms. Lindsey Scott received the Student Service Award. A reception followed the program in the Fine Arts Lobby.

Geography

Highlighted at Concord

inda Poff’s enthusiasm for geography helped close to 1000 school children look at the world in a different way recently. Poff ’76 coordinated a visit of National Geographic’s Giant Traveling Map of North America to Concord’s campus March 26-April 6. Measuring approximately 26 feet by 35 feet, the colorful vinyl interactive floor map encourages learning about geography and map reading in a fun, entertaining way and is designed for students in grades K-8. In addition to the map of North America, Giant Traveling Maps of Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Pacific Ocean are also available. The map’s visit to Concord coincided with the 2012 West Virginia Geographic Bee held at the University on March 30. A retired Mercer County educator with more than three decades of teaching experience, Poff is coordinator of the West Virginia Geographic Bee. She is also currently an adjunct instructor at Concord in social sciences and education and a

Linda Poff ’76 promotes geographic literacy with visit of giant traveling map.

substitute teacher at Straley School in Princeton, W.Va. where she taught fifth and six grades for 26 years. “Knowledge of geography is key to our ability to survive and to compete in today’s interconnected world,” Poff said. “Geographic knowledge is essential to being an informed global citizen, which helps us understand events and issues that affect everyone.” Poff received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education grades 1-8 with a specialization in Health and Physical Education from Concord. She has

also earned two master’s degrees - an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Salem University, and an M.S. from Concord University in Education with a specialization in Geography. She received the prestigious Milken Educator Award in 1990. The Giant Traveling Map of North America took up residence in the Ballroom of the Jerry L. Beasley Student Center during its two week visit to Concord. Along with bringing the map to Concord, Poff also taught on the traveling classroom throughout its sojourn on “The Campus Beautiful.” “I had eight schools from Mercer County, and two home school groups from Summers and Monroe counties bring nearly 950 students to visit the map within a two week window of opportunity,” she said. In addition, participants in the state Geographic Bee and their

families explored the map the day of the competition. On Bee day the map was located in the Carter Center’s small gym. Poff helped the young geographers learn about landmarks, directions, latitude and longitude, and measuring distance on a map with games like “Simon Says…Explore!”

“My hopes are that the HUGE map was a launching pad that would help encourage students to learn and enjoy geography. We have definitely become a global community, and by expanding our knowledge of the world and its citizens, our students see issues and events as not just ‘theirs’ but as ‘ours.’”

The map was not only a learning tool for K-8 students, it also provided Concord education majors with an opportunity to sharpen their teaching skills. “The mapping lessons gave Concord students in education a chance to teach or assist with some of the schools visiting the map,” Poff said. Poff shares the journey of how

the map made its way to Concord University. “In the early 1990’s I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Joe Manzo, professor of geography at Concord, to discuss a student’s social studies project that dealt with what students knew about geography at that time. The polls released then were most discouraging about what students knew. Students could not locate Texas on a U.S. map and thought Atlanta was a state,” she said. “I continued to stay in touch with Dr. Manzo and became more involved in learning how to promote geographic literacy. “When the West Virginia Geographic Alliance was formed with Dr. Manzo and the Department of Education coordinating geographic institutes for teachers across the state of West Virginia, I remained involved as an alliance member and went along with three other teachers in West Virginia to Washington, D.C. for six weeks of training with the National Geographic Society the summer of 1992,” she said. “Since 1992, I have been to numerous conferences and helped to train other teachers in promoting geographic knowledge. In fact, I was attending an NCGE (National Council for Geographic Education) conference in Savannah, Ga. the fall of 2010 when I saw a presentation on NGS’s HUGE traveling map. I contacted Dr. Manzo to see if the West Virginia Geographic Alliance would have the funds to

support transporting a HUGE map to Mercer County. He did not hesitate in saying ‘yes.’ So, I applied to NGS to see if we could get the map of North America, and it was available. “My first thoughts were to have the map as an activity for our state Geographic Bee participants to explore before the actual competitions began,” she said. But as plans progressed, the North America map’s stay at Concord evolved into a two week adventure for Mercer County students as well. “As I reflect back upon the mapping experiences, I am most satisfied with the results. It was an educational experience for our students that was more than any textbook could hold,” Poff said. “The students, along with myself, had heaps of fun from trying to locate the equator on a projection that revealed only a small section, and learning math as well as reading skills all rolled into mapping activities.

“My hopes are that the HUGE map was a launching pad that would help encourage students to learn and enjoy geography,” she said. “We have definitely become a global community, and by expanding our knowledge of the world and its citizens, our students see issues and events as not just ‘theirs’ but as ‘ours.’ “I feel very fortunate to have been part of a project that I hoped had any impact on student’s learning,” she said. “In fact, I recently read the letters from Athens School students about their experiences on the map and was reassured the mapping mission was a success. Also, there will be other schools participating in the Geographic Bee next year due to their involvement in the HUGE map experience.” 10

The CU Foundation, Inc.

Explore Planned Giving on CU’s Website

The Office of Advancement and Concord University Foundation are pleased to announce recent upgrades and changes to the planned giving portion of the Concord University website. Located under the Memberships & Giving tab of the Advancement page, these pages are a comprehensive guide to information and resources concerning planned giving for alumni and friends of Concord University. By exploring these pages, visitors can get information on different types of planned gifts, see sample bequest language or request free e-brochures on a number of topics. There are also several interactive features that allow users to plan a gift by their age or build a future gift either during life or at death. Additionally, the Gift Illustrator allows visitors to see how much money could be paid to them annually through a charitable gift annuity or what their charitable deduction would be if they established a charitable lead trust. By entering some basic information such as age and the value of the asset or cash donated, with a few clicks users can see a full illustration of the gift including any applicable taxes. We encourage you to explore these pages at your convenience and discover ways you can support Concord University.

• Go to www.concord.edu • Click on Advancement • Then click on Membership & Giving

Keeping Up With Concord Social media has allowed people to keep in touch with individuals, groups and activities all across the globe and Concord is using some of these tools to keep its alumni connected to the university and each other. You can keep up with Concord through any (or all!) of the following outlets:

Facebook— Concord University Alumni Association, Inc.

(Facebook changed the formats of their groups so if you were a member of the previous CUAA group you will need to “like” this new group.)

LinkedIn— Concord University Alumni group Twitter— @CampusBeautiful

Flickr— http://www.flickr.com/ photos/42005172@N02/sets/

We hope you will take advantage of each of these sites as a quick and easy way to keep up with Concord!

Natural Sciences

announces professional activities

aculty and students in the Division of Natural Sciences have recently presented research both nationally and internationally. Dr. Joseph L. Allen (Geology) published research in the Journal of Structural Geology, Dr. Franz Frye (Chemistry) published in the journal Physical Review B, and Dr. Tim Corrigan (Physics) published articles in Optics Express, Applied Optics, and the Journal of Applied Physics. Dr. Corrigan also won a $20,000 grant award from WV EPSCoR to partially fund an atomic force microscope for teaching and undergraduate research.

Faculty presented research this academic year at the American Educational Research Association in Canada (Dr. Lisa Darlington, Mathematics), the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco and a GSA Penrose Conference in Spain (Dr. J.L. Allen, Geology), the American Society of Pharmacognosy in San Diego (Dr. D. Crick, Chemistry), the Microscopy and Microanalysis Society (Dr. S. Kuehn, Geology), the Ohio River Basin Water Resources Alliance (Dr. T. Ford, Biology), the International Conference on E-Health and Telemedicine in Cypress (Dr. W.R. Winfrey, Mathematics), and

Shandong University in China (Dr. T. Corrigan, Physics). Concord students were also active in presenting research off campus, including Mr. Benjamin Ide (mathematics senior) and Mr. William Lacek (environmental geosciences senior) who presented work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston, and Mr. Sean Gillian (environmental geosciences senior) who presented at the Eastern Section of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists meeting in Washington, D.C.

Jessica Lilly ’07 co-produces

Coalfields Documentary

oncord University Communication Arts Instructor Jessica Lilly ’07 is co-producer of The Winding Gulf: Stories from West Virginia’s Coalfields. The documentary takes an in-depth look at the impact of the coal mining industry in southern West Virginia. Focused mainly on coal camp life in eastern Wyoming and western Raleigh counties, The Winding Gulf reflects the story of West Virginia and offers a better understanding of the way of life experienced in these areas. Concord and West Virginia Public Broadcasting offered special viewings of The Winding Gulf on

Feb. 28 and Feb. 29 in the Alexander Fine Arts Center’s Main Auditorium. The documentary premiered on West Virginia PBS on Sunday, March 4. Lilly is Southern West Virginia Bureau Chief for West Virginia PBS. Lilly, who grew up in a Wyoming County community, worked with decorated documentarian Russ Barbour of West Virginia Public Broadcasting on The Winding Gulf. Barbour grew up in Wilkinson, a coal camp in Logan County. “I was honored to work with such great talent to document the rich history of the Winding Gulf,” Lilly said. “One thing I’ve learned over the

course of this production,” Barbour said, “is that it takes more than growing up in coal country to fully appreciate coal mining and the culture surrounding it.” For more information about the next air date of The Winding Gulf visit www.wvpubcast.org. To obtain a copy of the documentary contact West Virginia Public Broadcasting at 304-556-4900 or 1-888-596-9729 or go online at www.wvpubcast. org. Lindsay Crance, a public relations

student at Concord University, assisted in writing this article. She is from Covington, Va.

Concord Charlie Predicts an Early Spring Pete Ballard ’53 honored as Grand Groundhog Watcher

“I

did not see my shadow… spring’s coming soon,” Concord Charlie told guests at Concord University’s 34th Annual Groundhog Day Breakfast via his spokesperson President Gregory F. Aloia. The breakfast, held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 in the Jerry L. Beasley Student Center Ballroom, drew a packed house to hear the annual prognostication. According to Groundhog Day tradition, if the groundhog sees his shadow the morning of Feb. 2, six more weeks of winter can be expected. An early spring will be on the way if he doesn’t see his shadow. Famed groundhog weather forecaster Concord Charlie has a standing appointment with Concord University’s president each year to offer his predictions and insights on the duration of winter. The Concord Charlie tradition was originated in 1978 by the late Professor R.T. “Tom” Hill. As chairman of both the geography department and the Appalachian Studies program at Concord, he started the Groundhog Day Breakfast as a means to celebrate a bit of Appalachian heritage and highlight the program. The yearly gathering of food, fellowship and folklore – which features a hearty ham and eggs breakfast – is also time to recognize the Grand Groundhog Watcher. This honor is bestowed each year on an individual who has positively impacted life and culture in West Virginia. 13

Pete Ballard receiving his Grand Groundhog Watcher award

Artist, educator and Concord alumnus Pete Ballard is the honoree for 2012. “Pete Ballard epitomizes a Concord education,” Concord’s Dr. William O’Brien said in his introduction. “It didn’t define him, it launched him. He took off when he left us at Concord.” Ballard, who currently resides in Peterstown, W.Va., was born in Welch, W.Va. and received a degree in education from Concord in 1953. He taught for many years at the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, N.C. His career as an educator also took him to Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and China. He is a nationally known costume designer, museum costume historian and conservator. His exquisitely designed and crafted fashion dolls and hat dolls have also brought him acclaim as an artist. These delightful creations are part of numerous museum collections, all donated by Ballard. “I am primarily a classroom English teacher,” Ballard said in his remarks. “I never let the arts intrude.” But at 80-plus years of age and retired from teaching, Ballard’s art is flourishing. He paints and continues to make dolls. Each of his dolls, he said, is different and each has an appraised value of between $6,000 and $14,000. “This is serious doll making,” Ballard said. The recipient of many awards and honors, Ballard was named Concord University’s Golden Alumnus in 2007. He is among the Outstanding Educators in America and has received the Order of the Arts and Historical Letters from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. He is recipient of the Distinguished West Virginian award – the most prestigious honor presented by the governor – and the State’s Order of the 35th Star.

Top: President Aloia addresses the early morning crowd. Above: Princeton, W.Va. radio station Star 95 broadcasts live from the breakfast with “L.T. in the Morning.” Left: Concord University Alumni Director Sarah Lively Turner ’98

Pete Ballard ’53 creates illustrious journey with art and education

panning eight decades and circling the globe, Pete Ballard’s life is an ever unfolding journey. Spend time in conversation with this esteemed artist and educator and you’ll hear fascinating accounts of world travel, former students turned prima ballerinas and concert violinists, friendships with legendary actors, royalty and other distinguished individuals. “It’s been quite a merry chase all over the world,” he says. Born in Welch, W.Va. with stops

A new fashion doll begins to take shape

in North Carolina, China, Vietnam and a host of other exotic and famed locales, Ballard is back now in West Virginia making his home in Peterstown. Framed mementoes cover the walls of his residence, a treasure of memories Ballard is happy to relive and share with guests.

“This is me on the Great Wall,” he says stopping in front of one photograph. “This is me on a camel… That’s me at the White House…” And the fascinating tour and fascinating tales go on… Continuing on a local note, there’s the key to the City of Beckley he received recently and a photograph with Concord’s late president Joe Marsh when he was named Golden Alumnus by the Concord University Alumni Association. He’s pictured with West Virginia governors at galas and other celebrations. Movie stars bring Hollywood to town as one famed performer after another sparkles from vintage photographs gracing the walls. His friend, the immortal Vivien Leigh, smiles with the timeless charm, beauty and coyness of Scarlett O’Hara. The “Gone with the Wind” vixen is stunning in her trademark green barbeque dress. Inspired by these and other Scarlett gowns, Ballard includes the unforgettable costumes in his fashion doll designs. Visitors to his home studio will most likely find one of the elaborate dolls in progress. Once completed, Ballard donates the dolls to museums. Ballard’s artistic talent also finds expression in painting. Flowers are a favorite subject as evidenced by the garden of work displayed in his home. One can’t converse long with Pete Ballard without him turning the dialogue to his students. He has influenced countless young talents – in the U.S. and abroad – with Sarah Dalton, project coordinator at Concord, receives the grand tour from Pete Ballard.

his enthusiasm, charisma and concern for their success in life as artists and success with life in general. He keeps in touch with many individuals he has taught, exchanging a constant stream of correspondence. Telephone calls, visits, packages and cards flow between Ballard and his entourage of former students. This distinguishes Pete Ballard not only as an acclaimed artist but as an exceptional teacher as well. His is a refined life, an effervescent melding and meshing of art and education.

Scarlett O’Hara doll

4th Annual Career Symposium M

ark your calendar now for Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. We’ll be kicking off this fall’s homecoming weekend with the 4th annual Career Symposium. For the past several years we have delighted in having 50 alums return to campus to share their wisdom and expertise with current CU students on the Friday before homecoming. Students reap the benefits of hearing alums talk about their careers, offer advice on how to survive graduate/professional school and share information about their companies. Alumni participants have the opportunity to gauge the next generation of employees, recruit new employees or interns, offer advice to professors in their field regarding workplace expectations and reconnect with old

friends and acquaintances. Registration is now open for this fall’s Career Symposium. Go to www.concord.edu. Under Alumni &Donors, click on 2012 Career Symposium Registration. Complete the form and submit if you’d like to register as a participant or if you’d like us to contact you with more information about the event. As we are celebrating the Year of the Alumni this year, we hope that you’ll take a few minutes to consider returning to campus for this event. And while you’re at it, why not contact one of your old Concord friends and encourage them to return for the day as well.

Last year’s participants. Top: Robby Moore ’03. Below: Harshit Agarwal ’04, Mika Pierson ’09, Chris Bame ’01

Students Serve through VITA program In the words of late President Joseph Franklin Marsh, Sr. Concord students, “Come to learn. Go to serve.” These words apply very aptly to the current Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Seven young women who are business majors at Concord University passed several milestones on their way to serve. After completion of the fall semester’s tax course, they each had to pass three tests offered by the IRS. They joined forces with the United Way of the Virginias to offer free tax preparation and tax filing services for the community. They worked in the evenings and on weekends at various locations. Each student pledged to give at least 20 hours of service after completing all the preparatory coursework. The students, Billie Bower, Natasha Hiner, Kayla Holcomb, April Thomason, Hanh Tran, Autumn Vanmeter and Alyssa Wiley, have various plans for the future - but mainly they intend to sit for the CPA exam after graduation, and according to their professors, will probably have no trouble passing the tax section!

Career Related Webinars

Available to Alumni Alumni are invited to take advantage of this free programming through September 2012. Visit the Concord homepage at www.concord.edu. Under Alumni & Donors, click on Career Webinars (Free). After completing a registration form, you’ll be able to access these webinars. Some of the topics covered include: building your personal brand, active interviewing and mistakes job seekers make online.

Desireé Davis Sings a Healthy Tune as Daisy in PBS series

earing a flower adorned hat and creating nutritious and kid pleasing snacks while mixing in songs along the way, Desireé Davis makes Daisy the flower shop owner come alive in the PBS children’s television series “Abracadabra.” A member of Concord’s spring

2012 class, Davis has a leading role in the show which aims to teach children about nutrition, health, safety and science with the help of magic and ventriloquism. “It’s about making healthy choices, exercising and eating right and we do it with magic tricks and songs,” she said.

Davis said the show is a revival of the PBS classic. She and her fellow cast members taped the first 13 episodes of the current series last summer in Beckley, W.Va., and are looking forward to the show airing on West Virginia PBS sometime this year. Thirteen new half-hour episodes for the second season are

Davis on the set of “Abracadabra” Photos courtesy of Mike & Joey Productions and WVSOM

being taped this summer. “Abracadabra” is produced by Mike & Joey Productions, in association with West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Series host is Dr. Michael Adelman, president of WVSOM. Adelman brings his talents as a magician and ventriloquist to the set. Davis auditioned for “Abracadabra” last spring in Lewisburg, W.Va. “My friend came into class one day with a flyer for auditions for a man, woman and 12 children to be on a local PBS television show. I was just instantly interested and my friends and I decided to go. I love children and work with them every

week at my job at Glade Springs,” she said. Davis works in a day care and is a camp counselor in the summer. “I went with a few friends and my choir teacher who also auditioned. I went in, sang a song and read from the script. It was a fun experience because everyone was really nice. The host even did a magic trick for me to see my reaction,” she said. Davis was told she would hear something in two weeks if she got the part. The two weeks passed without a call. Then, three weeks after the audition Davis got the message she’d been anticipating. “It was really exciting. I told everybody about it,” she said. “Getting to do this is really an awesome experience.” “Daisy, my character, is a flower shop owner whose shop is right next to the show’s main shop, the Abracadabra (magic) store. She takes care of the Abracadabra shop’s flowers and vegetable garden. She loves magic and has a secret friend named Duk who is in fact a duck,” Davis said. “My character is in charge of creating

healthy snacks,” she explained. Some of her fun and good for you recipes include lady bug apples, apple flying saucers and peanut butter jelly rolls. Additional characters include Joey, a boy puppet; Salty the pirate; Professor Science; and other assorted visitors to the “Abracadabra” shop. “Getting to work with the cast and crew was amazing,” Davis said. “The adult characters and I cracked up a lot on set and I cut up with the crew a lot too. The magic tricks were also a wonder to watch and I spent a good amount of time trying to figure out, ‘How did he do that?’ ” As an amateur magician who performs at children’s parties, Davis is especially intrigued by Adelman’s magic tricks. “We actually got to talk magic,” she said. Two white rabbits are part of the cast according to Davis and part of Adelman’s act. “He did a magic trick with the rabbit making it appear and disappear,” she said. A goldfish is also a member of the “Abracadabra” menagerie. A resident of Daniels, W.Va., Davis majored in Interdisciplinary Theater and Music with a minor in Composition at Concord. Her academic honors include being named to the Dean’s List. She was a member of the choir, ConChords and Commanders (jazz band), and was involved in theater. “I worked behind the scenes of every play at Concord since 2010,” she said. “I’ve been in productions at Concord including “Batboy,” “The Magic Flute” and “Wanda’s Visit.” Davis is eagerly awaiting filming of the next 13 episodes of “Abracadabra” this summer.

Concord University Foundation, Inc.

David Kirby ’79 Board of Directors Chairman, The Concord University Foundation, Inc.

private performance by “America’s Got Talent” winner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. highlighted the Concord University Foundation Greenbrier Dinner. The fund-raiser benefitting Project ROAR was held at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. on Friday, March 16. Project ROAR is an effort to raise funds to help offset the cost of renovating the residence halls on Concord University’s campus. Currently, Project ROAR is focusing on the Towers Complex which houses more than half of the 1,100 students living on campus. The phases of the project will

include structural renovations such as exterior weatherproofing and insulation, new air conditioning systems and new windows as well as aesthetic renovations to student rooms and lounge areas. The goal of Project ROAR is to not only increase the energy efficiency of the residence halls on campus but also improve the quality of life of the students who reside in these halls. Murphy’s winning performance on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in September 2011 wowed judges and audiences and set the jazz vocalist’s career in motion. The

Logan, W.Va. resident, who worked as a car washer during the months leading up to his TV performances and once lived in his car, has headlined a Las Vegas show and released an album since the win. Many have compared Murphy’s smooth vocals and phrasing to that of Frank Sinatra, a singer he’s always admired. His rendition of the Sinatra standard “My Way” was part of his “America’s Got Talent” performance. All the tracks from his album “That’s Life” are Sinatra tunes, performed with his own personal touch. “I put my own voice and my own soul into this album,” he said. He decided to honor Sinatra as a salute to the fans who voted for him. “For a lot of my fans, especially older people, I can bring back some happy memories. And, hopefully, I can create new memories for generations to come,” he said. Silver Sponsors for the Greenbrier Dinner include: Aramark, E.T. Boggess & Associates, City Holding/Dinsmore & Shohl, First Century Bank, First Community Bank, Jim and Suellen

Hodges, David and Sandy Kirby, Lancaster Pollard, Mountain Edge Mining, R.T. Rogers Oil, United Bank and the Concord University Office of Advancement. Other contributors include: Chuck

Mathena Center, Memorial Funeral Directory, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Mountain State Hands On, Pace Family Foundation, Mountain Eagle Distributing and Heeter Direct.

Jennifer Murphy, Connie Liebsch, Maria Zalduondo (Concord University Assistant Professor of Spanish), Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.

Health and PE Majors Receive Archery Training,

Putting Concord on the Map

Smith Claims Top Scorer Spot In Regional Geography Bowl Concord junior Meredith Smith was the highest scoring undergraduate female at the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers (SEDAAG) Geography Bowl held in Savannah, Ga. last November. Smith, from Man, W.Va., is double majoring in geography and history. She was invited to compete with the SEDAAG team at the Association of American Geographers (AAG) national conference, which was held in New York City Feb. 24-28, 2012. The SEDAAG team made it to the championship round and won second place. “I was very happy to attend and grateful for the opportunity to go, thanks to the very supportive faculty of Concord University,” Smith said. “If not for their support, I would not have been able to go, or have the knowledge to do so well at the regional level.”

State Honors

Concord University Human Performance faculty members Mike Miller ’03 and Wes Meeteer ’06 organized a National Archery in Schools Program training for 16 health and physical education majors on Jan. 17, 2012. This daylong training was conducted by members of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The program provided physical education teacher candidates the opportunity to learn how to teach archery to school-aged children. Concord University students participating in this training include: Sarah Hunting, James Stehlin, R.J. Anderson, Miguel Ovalle, Rebecca Chapman, Kayla Martin, Kevin Elliott, Arthur Jensen, Alex Wilson, Jonathan Yost, Shawnee Carnett, Casey Ord, Larry Thompson, Matt Bailey, Adam Gum and Brandi Cline. Concord University health and physical education students have also been actively involved in the West Virginia Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (WVAHPERD). This state organization conducts an annual convention each fall. This past fall, Concord University received an award for having the most undergraduate students in attendance among all state colleges and universities. Concord University’s Sarah Hunting was elected to serve as student representative for the state organization.

Heritage & Horizon

Vivian Crane ’52 Devotes Life to Education, Faith and Service to Others

distinguished life of service is Dr. Vivian Crane’s hallmark. As a teacher and administrator, she has helped countless individuals receive an education. Her efforts in disaster relief have brought hope, help and comfort to many. Living a life of Christian faith, she touches those around her with care and concern. A willing volunteer, she is always ready to assist her neighbors. For her devoted and tireless work, Dr. Crane has received a number of prestigious honors. Especially notable are recognition as a Distinguished Mountaineer by West Virginia’s governor and the Governor’s Service Award for Lifetime Achievement. A native and current resident of Rupert, W.Va. in Greenbrier County, Vivian graduated from Rupert High School in 1948. A summer job as a camp counselor and lifeguard at a Campfire Girls camp near Huntington, W.Va. provided her with a valuable learning experience. “This was for a short period of time – some 21 weeks spread over four summers – but the camp director who was also the executive director of the Campfire program in Huntington taught me many principles of administration for running a successful and productive program within a structured environment that provided freedom and opportunities for achievement. I am sure that many of those teachings have contributed to my success throughout my professional and personal life,” she said. Vivian graduated from Concord in 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in education with teaching fields in mathematics and physical education. While she was a student at Concord, she participated in intramural sports and served as president of the Women’s Hall Council for a one year term. She was elected to various honorary organizations including Cardinal Key, Kappa Delta Pi and Chi Beta Phi. Dr. Crane said her Concord education has served her well. “I think it helped solidify the foundation that my parents and community had made during my growing up years and gave me even more knowledge and skills to use in living my life,” she said. Giving back to her alma mater in her characteristic way, Dr. Crane has served Concord in various capacities. A member of the Concord College Alumni Association Executive Council, she was president of the organization from 1992-1995. During her tenure, the Alumni Association organized a reunion in 1993 for cadets serving with the U.S. Army Air Corp’s 15th College Training Detachment who arrived on campus in 1943. Dr. Crane also served for one year on the Concord College Board of Advisors. She was the recipient of the Alumni Association’s Golden Alumnus Award in 1994 and the Linda Fink Service Award in 1998. After graduating from Concord, Vivian began her teaching career with a 13-year stint in Virginia and West Virginia high schools. She served as a high school principal for three years.

She received a master’s degree in mathematics education from the University of Virginia while enrolled as a National Science Foundation Fellow. She continued her education at the University of Virginia earning a doctorate in Educational Administration. Dr. Crane attended Purdue University in a summer program for math and science teachers as a General Electric Fellow. She also participated in extension classes through West Virginia University. Dr. Crane served as coordinator of the Greenbrier Valley Extension Center of WVU, dean of the Greenbrier Community College Center of Bluefield State College, parttime instructor for WVU’s graduate education program, and as an educator and consultant in the nursing department of the Appalachian Regional Hospital in Beckley. Following more than 30 years in public education, Dr.

Vivian Crane '52

Crane retired and set out on what she describes as “a long desired adventure.” She became a volunteer member of the National Disaster Services Human Resources System of the American Red Cross. Her duties included teaching others to be disaster responders, acting in an administrative capacity and personally providing service to victims of disaster. As a disaster responder, she provided assistance in the southeastern portion of the United States, the Midwest, California, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and Puerto Rico. For her extensive involvement with the American Red Cross, Dr. Crane has received special honors. The West Virginia State Service Council of the American Red Cross presented her with the Award for Commitment to Excellence in 1997. She has also received the American Red Cross Service Award from the Greenbrier Valley Chapter.

Heritage & Horizon A major focus of her current volunteer work is with the Shepherd’s Center of Greenbrier Valley. “This is an organization of various churches providing service to elderly people so they can lead more active and enjoyable lives,” she said.

“I think it helped solidify the foundation that my parents and community had made during my growing up years and gave me even more knowledge and skills to use in living my life.” Dr. Vivian Crane on her Concord education

The center provides hot meals to seniors and transportation to medical appointments along with other services and educational opportunities. Dr. Crane works

with various projects sponsored by the center including the Adventures in Learning classes. “Adventures in Learning is a group of classes offered just for fun and enjoyment,” she said. She is both a student and an instructor in the six-week courses. Recently, she and a friend taught a course entitled “Appalachian Lore.” She was also recently an eager pupil in a class that headed out on mountain treks and learned about fly fishing. Dr. Crane is an active member of the United Methodist Church serving in her local congregation and on parish, district and conference levels. She is also a certified lay speaker. An act of faith she considers especially meaningful is completion of the Walk to Emmaus. A ministry of The Upper Room, the Walk to Emmaus is an inspirational journey and time of spiritual renewal for Christians. “It was a very significant experience,” she said. “I made the walk in 1990 and afterward worked on various Emmaus teams and helped establish additional Emmaus communities.”

Master of Arts

In Health Promotion Added Concord University will offer a new Master of Arts in Health Promotion Program beginning August 2012. The Master of Arts (MA) in Health Promotion is a 33 credit hour online program that will prepare highly trained health educators to meet the health needs of society in a variety of work settings, including community and public health agencies, worksite health promotion programs, schools, and

other health organizations. This proposed program is designed for professionals who want to enhance their skills in promoting health strategies that will lead to improved disease prevention. The MA in Health Promotion Program is appropriate for those with undergraduate degrees in a variety of areas including health education, health promotion, public health, sociology, psychology, allied health fields, and environmental

The Concord University Alumni Association, Inc. has partnered with Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) on producing a new Alumni Directory. Over the coming months, PCI will be contacting all alumni via email, postal mail and/or phone to verify

your contact information for the directory. They will also provide you with the opportunity to reserve a copy of the new Alumni Directory if you are interested in one. When PCI contacts you, we hope that you will

health studies. Potential students must be proficient in computer literacy and writing skills, be a selfdirected learner, possess leadership skills, enjoy working with people, and have a passion for health for themselves and others. Contact Dr. Cheryl Barnes, interim director of Graduate Programs, at 304-384-5148 (ctrull@concord. edu). Information may also be found at www.concord.edu/graduate.

New Alumni Directory Coming Soon! provide them with the information they need so that this project is a success!

Heritage & Horizon Kelli Stanley ’99, ’09 Bases Teaching on ‘Kids First’ Philosophy

rincipal Kelli Blankenship Stanley orchestrated a fun and educational field trip for her students with her alma mater as the destination. Stanley traveled with the entire student body - 190 students total - from Straley School in Princeton, W.Va. to Concord University on March 27. “I brought the whole school, the third, fourth and fifth grades,” she said. Stanley received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Concord in 1999 and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Concord in 2009. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher. She has been a classroom teacher, curriculum coach and administrator. Acting as trip planner and tour guide, Stanley organized a packed agenda for her students paying special attention to all the details of getting them fed, entertained and educated. She said bringing the intermediate school students to the campus where she had studied was a positive experience for them and for her. “They were so excited to be there,” she said.

“Put the children first and meet their needs…give them every opportunity they can have to be their best.”

The main attraction for the day was National Geographic’s Giant Traveling Map of North America, on campus for a two week visit. Linda Poff ’ 76, veteran Straley educator now retired and currently substitute teaching at the school, arranged for the map’s stay at Concord in her role as coordinator of the West Virginia Geographic Bee. Concord hosted the 2012 Bee on March 30. Stanley assisted Poff during the Geographic Bee serving as one of the score keepers for the competition. Poff taught fun lessons from the map and played educational games with the children. “She always makes learning fun so they loved it,” Stanley said. As classes took turns exploring the Giant Traveling Map in the Student Center Ballroom, campus tours were also underway for the Straley students. Stanley said the Science Building was a big hit. The youngsters loved the bird, mammal and reptile display cases located there. The interesting displays put the bug in one student’s ear to become a scientist, his principal said. Lunchtime was also a favorite activity. The array of food choices offered by the University’s cafeteria delighted the children, Stanley said. “That was the

Kelli Blankenship Stanley is a 2006 recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, an unparalleled recognition for educators.

highlight of the day,” she said, “eating in the cafeteria.” After dining, the youngsters enjoyed a cultural event in the Fine Arts Center’s main theater. This gave the young concert goers an opportunity to put their theater etiquette lessons into practice. Stanley and the teachers at Straley instruct their students in proper concert hall behavior. Prior to the Concord show, they were given a refresher on clapping as a way to acknowledge a performance they enjoy. The students were treated to vocal, percussion and organ performances. Offering learning opportunities like this day on “The Campus Beautiful” are the norm for Stanley. And, it’s

Heritage & Horizon just this going above and beyond that earned her one of education’s most prestigious awards. In 2006, she received a Milken Educator Award, an unparalleled honor for teachers. Unbeknownst to her, she was nominated for the award. In a surprise announcement at school, she learned that she was a recipient. Along with the honor’s lofty reputation, a Milken also includes a $25,000 cash award. As is tradition for Milken Educators, Stanley received her award during a gala black-tie event at the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Because of the pomp surrounding the award, it’s become known as the “Oscars of Teaching,” Stanley said. Stanley credits her Concord education – on both the undergraduate and graduate levels - for her ability to succeed as an educator. She valued the cohesive group of instructors and classmates in her education courses. “It was a really nice support system, so we learned from each other,” she said. “In the school system you rely on your co-workers. You work together as a team.” She acknowledged the “face-to-face interaction” with professors in her graduate studies. “First-hand experience from someone in education is critical,” she said. All the training and preparation leads up to being “that person in charge, alone in the classroom,” she said. Stanley taught first grade in Galax, Va. for two years

after graduating from Concord. She then became a teacher in Mercer County, West Virginia where she’s taught at Bramwell, Oakvale, Princeton Primary and Straley schools. As a teacher and now as an administrator, Stanley’s educational philosophy is based on “kids first.” “It’s a kids first philosophy. We put the needs of the children we teach first,” she said. “Put the children first and meet their needs…give them every opportunity they can have to be their best.” Stanley said one of her biggest joys of teaching it that “light bulb moment.” “When you are teaching, seeing them get something or learn something new, it’s a really neat experience,” she said. “It’s so amazing to see children learn how to read and to enjoy it.” As a Concord student, Stanley worked in the development office and belonged to Gamma Beta Phi and the Concord Reading Council. She received the education award and graduated with honors. Stanley’s professional activities include membership in the Mercer County Reading Council and the West Virginia Association of Elementary Principals. She has presented at national education conferences and been a reading consultant. She resides in Princeton, her hometown.

Volunteer, Service Activities

Impressive on Beckley Campus Students taking classes at Concord’s Beckley campus at the Erma Byrd Higher Education Center (HEC) in Raleigh County completed the semester with an impressive list of accomplishments. Laura Lucas was named Student Government representative for Beckley making her the first satellite campus member. Angel Almond, an industrious student with a goal of eventually working for the Holocaust Memorial in Washington D.C., created a Remembrance Day Display for the lobby of the HEC by coordinating with the national organization. In tribute to her grandfather’s battle with cancer, Jennifer Weiss fundraised for the Relay For Life with an ultimate goal of $1000 for Pop’s Cancer Fighters. The entire HEC campus collected for the homeless the first two weeks

of April resulting in three carloads of hygiene items, pillows, and durable goods going to Pinehaven Homeless Shelter. Artist Nicole Suptic painted an Adirondack chair to be up for bid at the Women’s Resource Center’s “Chair-ity Auction” in May. The Marriage & Family class made direct donations of $100 to both Just For Kid’s Child Advocacy and the Women’s Resource Center shelter. In celebration of Earth Day on Sunday April 22, over 60 students volunteered to support the Solid Waste Authority’s “Go For the

Green” Festival and 10K run including a Kid’s Zone coordinated by Concord student volunteers. The week of April 30-May 4 was designated as a much deserved Relax and Connect week for the HEC students before finals.

Class Notes Achievements Dr. Abdallah Najjar ’48 currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Druze Foundation. He has also previously served the organization as its Treasurer.

George Keatley ’58 was posthumously inducted into the Princeton Senior High School Sports Hall of Fame in February. Keatley was the principal at PSHS for 26 years and was primarily responsible for establishing girl’s interscholastic athletics at PSHS and finding resources and funds for the girls to compete. He twice served as president of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission and was on its board of governors for 14 years.

Julia Neal Kade ’79, band director at Princeton Senior High School, was honored with the Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce 2012 Eagle Award at the chamber’s annual banquet on Feb. 21 at the Chuck Mathena Center.

Kevin Given ’89 was recently appointed to a three year term on the Board of Directors for the Indian River Community Foundation in Florida. Kevin is a partner in the Quail Valley Golf & River Clubs and serves as the Chief Operating Officer. He is also a general partner in several real estate holdings and developments and is the director for Marine Bank and Trust, an independent bank in Vero Beach. Wesley A. Bryant ’91 was named Director of Pricing for Balkamp, Inc. in November of 2011. In addition to his promotion, he was named Product Manager of 2011. He has been instrumental in the development of new product lines of Balkamp, and has served in many diverse capacities in the company. Balkamp is a leading distributor in the automotive aftermarket in the NAPA Auto Parts System, and has been in the industry since 1936. Wes lives near Indianapolis with his wife, Patty ’95.

Jan Cahill ’91 recently retired from the West Virginia State Police after 23 years of service. Cahill was in the field for 21 years and spent the last two years as a captain. He also recently started his own private investigating and security business called Cahill Security Investigation. Monica Tolbert Black-Wieland ’95 is now the morning co-host at WKWS, 96.1 The Wolf in Charleston, W.Va. Prior to that she was the afternoon drive host on 106.3/107.7 KICKS Country in Bluefield, W.Va.

Floyd Boone ’95 has been elected a partner in the firm Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love. He practices in the firm’s Charleston office. Boone joined Bowles Rice in 2009 after practicing for several years as an associate with the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Arnold & Porter. Boone’s practice focuses on banking litigation, mass tort and toxic tort litigation, business litigation and product liability litigation. He graduated from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2001. Teresa Frey ’96 is now working at Concord University as the Academic Advisor for Adult Learners and Veteran Students. She began this position in October 2011 and works primarily with students pursuing the Regents Bachelor of Arts degree.

Lonnie Bailey ’01 has had his twenty-first book published by FamousPoets.com titled “Beautiful Dreamer.” It is composed of verse and makes his twentieth book of poetry. His verse has recently been included in his 110th anthology. He now has received 100 awards and honors for poetry and prose. In addition, he has recently originated and fully endowed a permanent fund (The Literature Fund for Wyoming County) which will grant money later in 2012 to promising writers of all genres in Wyoming County. This is thanks to the Beckley Area Foundation. Bailey holds the county record for number of books and anthologies published. John Thompson ’01 has been promoted to Senior Vice President-Chief Credit Officer/Chief Lending Officer of First Sentinel Bank. John and his wife, Leslie Carroll Thompson ’02, reside in Bland, Va. where she teaches 3rd grade at Bland Elementary School. Leslie received her Master’s in Reading from Radford University.

Patzi Dvoiatchka ’03 recently became the Program Director at an integrated outpatient mental health and medical care clinic for disadvantaged, uninsured mentally ill clients in East Los Angeles as a pilot program for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. She has also started a small psychotherapy private practice and is a guest lecturer for the Graduate Department of Nursing at California State University, Long Beach. Prerna Khemka ’03 is currently working as a Business Development Executive for 365force, the Marketing Manager for a family business, is managing a health center and is teaching for Infiniti Yoga. Prerna is doing all of this while traveling India and writing a book about her experiences.

Class Notes

Heidi Jackson-Houck ’06 had her first book, “A Special St. Nicholas Day,” published this past winter. Heidi and her husband, Frank ’07, live in Monroe County, W.Va. with their daughter.

“A Special St. Nicholas Day” by Heidi Jackson-Houck ’06

Brad Wood ’07 has been accepted into the Ph.D. program at Duke University.

Travis Prince ’08 received his J.D. from the WVU College of Law in May 2011 and was selected by Judge Thomas Keadle to serve for one year as the Law Clerk for the Circuit Court of the 26th Judicial Circuit. Tricia Sparks ’08 received her J.D. from the WVU College of Law in May of 2011 and currently works for Mason Dixon Energy compiling title data for Marcellus Shale operations in West Virginia done by Chesapeake Energy.

Devon Stewart ’08 received his J.D. from the WVU College of Law in May 2011 and began working for Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in the fall of 2011 in their Morgantown office. Brenna Wickline ’08 received a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership from Mountain State University in January of 2012. She is currently working as Admissions Director for Valley College in Beckley, W.Va.

Births

Andrea Hagerman Tabor ’93 announces the birth of her grandson, Elijah Joe Thompson. Elijah was born Nov. 3, 2011 and joins his two year old brother, Ethan Shane. Elijah and Ethan’s mom is Ann-Brittany Thompson ’10. Kristian Staum ’97 and his wife welcomed twin girls, Chloe Anne and Katherine Isabelle on Sept. 9, 2011. The girls join their sisters, seven year old Hannah Kristine and five year old Mia Elisabeth. Kristian recently accepted a new position as the Manager of Business Development, Chemicals group, for Norfolk Southern Corporation. Jie Chen ’99 and her husband Scott Kaplan welcomed a son, Samuel Chen Kaplan, on Nov. 23, 2011. After completing her degree at CU, Jie earned her law degree and was employed as an attorney at Allen & Overy. The family resides in Brookline, Mass.

Jeff Miller and Tiffany Lambert Miller ’03 welcomed a daughter, Clara Emerson, on Nov. 8, 2011. Clara weighed 9 lbs. 3.3 oz. and was 21 ¼ inches long. Richa Srivastava Joshi ’04 and her husband Suraj welcomed a son, Shaurya, on May 31, 2011.

Passings

Flossie Hatfield Smith ’52: Jan. 8, 2011. Flossie graduated from Gilbert High School in 1949 and graduated from Concord College with a bachelor’s degree in Education. A retired teacher, she was employed with the Mingo County Board of Education at Gilbert Grade School for over 37 years. Flossie was a poet and author who wrote two books of poetry and co-authored several books about the Gilbert community. Using her writing ability, Flossie wrote many poems and stories upon request and enjoyed sharing her talent with others. She was a member of the Justice United Methodist Church for over 25 years, where she served her church as a Sunday school teacher. Flossie enjoyed gardening and feeding and watching birds. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joe Smith of Gilbert; one daughter, Gretchen (Mark) Ryll; one son, Gavin Smith of Gilbert; one brother, Bobby Joe (Betsy) Stringer; one granddaughter; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. Dora Serreno Beauchamp ’54: Jan. 16, 2012. Born in Kimball, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late William F. Serreno and Santina Sinicrope Serreno. Dora was a graduate of Welch High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education

Class Notes from Concord. Dora had a long and enjoyable teaching career which spanned over 30 years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton. Dora was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Welch. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed working in her garden, reading and playing Bingo. She is survived by her two daughters, Teresa Ann Barton and husband Thomas D. of Athens, and Peggy Sue Moore of Bluefield, Va.; three grandchildren, Ashley M. Barton of Lexington, Ky., Michael A. Moore and Nicholas A. Moore, both of Bluefield, Va.; three siblings, Joe Serreno and wife Louise of Cedar Bluff, Va., Dolly Baldwin and husband Don of Athens, and Antoinette Cline of Bluefield; and a host of nieces and nephews. Sandra Lillian Errickson ’73: Jan. 5, 2012. A graduate of Concord College, Sandra was a long-term substitute for the Blackwood School System. She had also worked for the past 20 years as a Supervisor for the State of New Jersey Unemployment Office. She was a former active member of the Runnemede Republican Party. Errickson is survived by her brother Brett Errickson and wife Leeann, sister Dawn Victoria Errickson, nephew Andre Errickson and niece Tiffany Errickson. Dennis “Cowboy” Wayne Blankenship: March 29, 2012. He was born in Princeton, W.Va. on May 9, 1959, and was the son of the late Milburn “Joe” Hoge Blankenship and Frances Evelyn Smith Blankenship. He was a retired masonry worker and had been a lifelong resident of the Elgood area. He was a custodian on Concord’s Athens campus at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife and friend, Terry Dunn Blankenship of Pettrey; one son, Jesse Wayne Blankenship and wife, Savannah of Pettrey; two grandchildren, Emma Renae Blankenship and Elijah Blankenship, both of Pettrey; one brother, Milburn Blankenship and wife, Barbara of Princeton; and two sisters, Connie Brady of Princeton and Ciana White of Christiansburg, Va.

Elizabeth Frances Jones Brock: Dec. 20, 2011. Born Nov. 6, 1909, at a farm on Rural Route #1 in Madison County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late John B. Jones and Mary Elizabeth Parrish Dennis “Cowboy” Wayne Jones (Bessie). She graduated from Kirksville High School and earned credentials at Berea Blankenship College at Berea Ky., Eastern Kentucky University at Richmond Ky., and Concord College. Elizabeth taught in the public school system for 21 years and managed her family restaurant on Mercer Street. Elizabeth was actively involved in numerous church functions and service and social clubs. She is survived by one brother, two sisters, two children, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. Sanford Stone “Sandy” Cormack: Feb. 1, 2012. He was born Dec. 15, 1931, in Sun, the son of Scottish immigrants, the late Jack Cormack and Elizabeth Lambie Cormack. He grew up in Eccles, and graduated from Trap Hill High School. He attended Concord College before starting his 34-year career at Union Carbide in South Charleston. He lived in St. Albans and is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Jeanette; son, Sandy Jr. and his wife, Sue, and children, Andrea and Brian Rumbaugh, of Aberdeen, Md.; son, Jim and his wife, Diane, and daughter, Abby, of Fairmont; sister, Betty Conlon of Sarasota, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Brookie Cormack and Helen Cormack; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Shirley Payne (Shea) Hammond: Dec. 5, 2011. Shirley attended Concord College from 1960-1962 and taught school at Painesville, W.Va. and Raven, Va. She retired from Island Creek Coal Company as Executive Secretary to the Division President and was a member of the United Humane Society. She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, James D. (Jim) Hammond; two sisters, Sarita Payne Mullins and Ginger Payne Harris and brother-in-law G.T. Harris. Patricia Stewart Marrs: Dec. 22, 2011. Pat was a native of Pineville, W.Va. and attended Concord College for two years. In 1953 she was champion of the women’s swim team at Concord, was elected Miss Concord College, was crowned Miss West Virginia and then went on to represent the Mountain State in the Miss America pageant. She married Air Force Lt. Robert J. Marrs, a 1952 Concord graduate, that December. After she married Lt. Marrs, she became a full-time officer’s wife and dedicated herself to raising their two children. In the Air Force, Lt. Marrs achieved the rank of Lt. Col. before he retired in 1978. The couple was married for 54 years before Lt. Col. Marrs died in 2008. At the time of her death, she was living in East Cobb, Ga. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Dean, her son, Robert J. Marrs III, and two grandchildren.

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Former CU Athlete Makes Impressive Showing in

Boston Marathon Adam Coon ’07 made a stellar showing in the 2012 Boston Marathon finishing a strong 85th out of a field of more than 22,000 runners. Coon completed the 26.2 mile course in 2 hours, 40 minutes, 19 seconds. It was his first time to run the legendary marathon. He finished 78th among men, was the first West Virginian to cross the finish line and the only runner from the Mountain State to finish in the top 150. He battled an unseasonable 90 degrees on April 16 to accomplish the feat. Coon has already known success as a distance runner. During his days at Concord, he earned All-WVIAC honors in cross country and helped

the Mountain Lions win a pair of conference titles. “Adam was part of our conference championship teams in cross country in 2004 and 2007,” CU head coach Mike Cox said. “He was all-conference three times and was – and is – an outstanding runner. He was very important to our success here at Concord.” He’s stayed involved in running ever since. Coon – the older brother of Concord student-athlete Courtney Coon – has gone on to become a teacher and the track and field/cross country head coach at Sherman High School in West Virginia. He is a native of Comfort, W.Va.

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History Making, Turnaround Sum Up 2011-2012 Season

oncord’s basketball teams took their fans on two distinct journeys during the 2011-2012 season that concluded the same way, in the same place. The women’s team made history – including one of the program’s best-ever individual performances – and the men’s team produced a turnaround season that energized the CU fan base. Both Kenny Osborne’s Lady Lions and Kent McBride’s Mountain Lions reached the semifinals of the WVIAC Tournament. Along the way, the women’s team set single-season school records for victories (23), conference wins (18) and highest conference finish (2nd). The men’s 29

team won 17 games and finished 6th in the WVIAC – its best showing in five years. Jolysa Brown became Concord’s first women’s player to earn NCAA Division II Daktronics All-America honors. The senior center from Hinton, W.Va. produced a season for the ages, ranking 3rd in the nation in double-doubles (21), 6th in rebounding (12.1/game) and 8th in scoring (20.9). She was the focal point of a Concord offense that averaged 75.8 points per game – 13th-best in the country – and led the WVIAC in blocked shots (2.31). Brown was also named 1st Team All-Atlantic Region and 1st Team All-WVIAC. Brown was the WVIAC Tournament’s leading scorer, earned Jolysa Brown

CU Athletics a spot on the All-Tournament Team and won the Commissioner’s Heart & Hustle Award. Brown excelled in the postseason. She posted double-doubles in each of CU’s three tournament games, set a career-high of 34 points in CU’s victory over Charleston in the quarterfinals and grabbed a career-high 22 rebounds in the Lady Lions’ epic double-overtime semi-final against Glenville State. “She did so many things well. Not just scoring and rebounding, but in what she did all over the floor,” Osborne said. “She could break the other team’s press – as a center. She passed the ball well and got everyone involved. She was a tremendous leader on and off the floor. When the game was on the line, we wanted the ball in Jo’s hands.” In CU’s 29 games, the versatile Brown led CU in scoring 18 times, rebounding 26 times, blocked shots 23 times, assists 16 times and steals 10 times. She finished her stellar career with 47 double-doubles, 1664 points and 1027 rebounds. The women’s team started the season with nine wins in their first 10 games and stood at 15-2 in late January before a three-game losing streak – by a combined 10 points – short-circuited its hopes for the regular-season conference title. The Lady Lions rebounded with a seven-game winning streak that carried them to the WVIAC Tournament Semifinals against Glenville State at the historic Charleston Civic Center Coliseum. The Pioneers bolted out to a 16-point lead in the first half and held a 13-point advantage in the second half before Concord righted itself. Brown and fellow senior Anna Truckley combined to score 19 points in a 21-3 rally that put the Lady Lions ahead 59-55 with less than 12 minutes to play. CU held a 74-67 advantage with less than three minutes left, only to see

Glenville State rally back to lead 7876 with only 16 seconds remaining. That set the stage for sophomore forward Andrea Bertrand’s lengthof-the-court drive for a layup that tied the game and sent it to overtime. In the extra session, Concord faced a seemingly insurmountable 85-80 deficit with only 35 seconds left. Brown sank a jump shot with

in WVIAC Tournament history. Or, as a fan just behind the Coliseum’s press row was overheard to say, “That was the best women’s basketball game I’ve ever seen.” Along with Brown’s post-season honors, Alexander and Bertrand earned spots on the All-WVIAC 2nd Team, and the conference named Osborne its Coach of the Year. It was the second such honor for

Osborne named

Coach of the Year Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kenny Osborne capped a stellar season with the Lady Lions adding a second WVIAC Coach of the Year honor to his resume. Osborne was also named to the conference’s top coaching spot in 2003. “There are so many good coaches in this league, and I’m honored. But this is a team award,” Osborne said. “It’s pretty simple – you have good players, you win games; you win games, you win awards. We have good players and we have a good team. Jamie Cluesman is a tremendous assistant coach, too. I’d like to divide up the award with her and all the players.” 21 seconds left that closed the gap to three points, and after a Pioneers turnover Camisha Alexander banked in a three-point shot that forced a second overtime. Glenville State again moved in front and was ahead 94-91 with only 17 seconds left. Alexander came through with another huge shot, draining a tying three-pointer with seven seconds left. The Pioneers hurried the ball upcourt, and Kenyell Goodson drew a Concord foul with nine-tenths of a second remaining. She made two free throws to win the game, 96-94. The contest was thrilling enough to be considered one of the greatest

“Coach Oz,” who also won the award in 2003. The men’s team began its season inconsistently, and after a lackluster showing in an 83-61 loss at Shepherd on Feb. 4, Concord stood at 10-10 and at a crossroads. The next day, Kent McBride – in his first season as head coach – challenged his team. “I told them that we were a lot better than 10-10, and that we were a lot better than how we looked at Shepherd,” McBride said. “I told them that if they didn’t play hard, they weren’t going to play. I told

CU Athletics them I wanted to see defense and energy and effort, and that we still had time to accomplish something special.” The talk worked. The next night, the Mountain Lions visited perennial WVIAC power Alderson-Broaddus, and fell behind by 13 points in the 2nd half before mounting a season-changing comeback. Concord would battle back to tie the game at 71-71 with four minutes to play, then scored 11 unanswered points to take command in what would become an 82-73 victory. Concord would go on to win five of its next six games, a closing kick included a 40-point victory over Bluefield State in the regular season finale, and a rousing 30-point defeat of Ohio Valley at the Carter Center in the first round of the WVIAC Tournament and a trip to Charleston for the first time since 2008. Awaiting Concord in the quarterfinals was Wheeling Jesuit, which was ranked #4 in the Atlantic

Region (and would receive an atlarge bid to the NCAA Tournament), had beaten CU by 12 points in January and was heavily favored to win again. The Mountain Lions and Cardinals produced a thrilling, entertaining game that went into overtime. The score was tied at 81-81 with 37 seconds left when Concord reeled off five consecutive points to take the lead, and went on to close out a dramatic 89-84 victory. Playing in the semifinals for the first time in five years, and facing nationally-ranked Charleston, the Mountain Lions fell behind by as many as 21 points before finding their stride. Led by senior guard Javaughn Manuel – who scored 22 of his game-high 29 points in the second half – Concord cut its deficit to as little as seven points before the comeback bid ran out of time. Manuel earned All-WVIAC 2nd Team recognition and a spot on the All-Tournament team.

Now, Osborne and McBride turn their focus to recruiting. Osborne faces the daunting task of replacing four seniors – Alexander, Truckley, Holly Bibb, and, most notably, Brown. Returning players like Bertrand, Amanda Smith, Rachel Artrip and Tamisha Williams give the Lady Lions a strong group to build around in 2012-13. McBride loses three seniors – Manuel, Corey Neeley and Cory Willard – who combined to provide 47 percent of the team’s scoring. But, like Osborne, McBride can reconfigure the squad around a solid corps of returners, including forwards Romel Kemp, Burnell Granderson and Gentry Shrewsbury, point guard Mike Boyd and center Jordan Davis. By the way, the first official day of practice for next season is set for Monday, Oct. 15.

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Anderson Finishes 5th at National Championships R.J. Anderson capped his indoor track and field career by finishing 5th in the men’s 60 meter dash at the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships in Mankato, Minn. during March. The senior from Seffner, Fla. crossed the finish line in 6.80 seconds, just two-hundredths of a second off the time that qualified him for the national meet. Anderson tied for 7th-fastest after Friday night’s preliminary races. By reaching the finals, he already secured All-America status. “It was a tough field and R.J. ran well,” CU head coach Mike Cox said. “He didn’t win it all, but I told him he’ll get his picture on the wall at the Carter Center. What he did 31

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this year will be up there forever for everybody to see. I couldn’t be prouder of him.” When a Concord student-athlete reaches All-America status, a commemorative plaque is placed on the wall of the Carter Center lobby to honor the achievement.

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FOOTBALL 2011 WVIAC Championship Football Team Honored at Banquet Coach Howard Schnellenberger Keynotes Celebration The Mountain Lions’ 2011 WVIAC championship football team was honored at an awards banquet March 30 at the Carter Center. Sponsored by Concord’s athletic department and the Mountain Lion Club, the celebration commemorated the group that captured CU’s first league title in 21 years and earned a first-ever appearance in the NCAA playoffs. Legendary football coach Howard Schnellenberger gave the keynote address. He congratulated the team on its season and exhorted the players to build on their success. “You’re riding a crest right now,” he said. “You should be proud of what you’ve done. But don’t let this be a oneyear thing. Stay with it, keep up your hard work, and you can build a dynasty here at Concord.” Schnellenberger built an elite resume at both the major college and NFL levels, serving under megaicons Paul “Bear” Bryant, George Allen and Don Shula. He has coached more than 70 players who went on to play in the NFL. He was an assistant at the University of Kentucky, the University of Alabama, the Los Angeles Rams and the Miami Dolphins. His success as an assistant led to head coach positions. His first head coaching job was with the Baltimore Colts from 1973-74. In 1979, he took over a struggling University of Miami program and quickly turned the program around. He promptly left Miami in the afterglow of a national championship to become the head coach of the Orlando franchise in the short-lived United States Football League, but the franchise folded before playing a game. Schnellenberger then undertook

probably the biggest challenge of his career, returning to the city in which he grew up to re-build the University of Louisville program, which had hit rock bottom. He then coached Oklahoma, one of college football’s all time great programs, but which had fallen into mediocrity. In 1999, Schnellenberger began building a program from scratch at Florida Atlantic University. The Owls began play in 2001 and their rise to success was quick. Schnellenberger now serves as an “Ambassador At Large” for FAU. Each player on the historymaking 2011 Mountain Lion team received a commemorative plaque, and head coach Garin Justice, the 2011 WVIAC Coach of the Year, and his staff distributed a series of

Above: Coach Howard Schnellenberger speaks at the football banquet Below: The 2011 WVIAC championship football team is honored

post-season awards. The honorees are: Captain Awards, Joe Greenway, Brian Kennedy, Brandon Link, Aaron Martinez; Defensive MVP, Joe Greenway; Offensive MVP, Brian Kennedy; Defensive Trench Award, Josh Miller; Offensive Trench Award, Brandon Link; Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year, Tyler Kerr; Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year, Ervin Moore; Academic Award, Kevin Elliott; Community Service Award, Darius Carper; Unsung Hero Award, Carlton Downs. 32

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Lenoir-Rhyne

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Winston-Salem St.

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University of Charleston

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Shepherd

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Liberty

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Fairmont State

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Championship Football Teams Celebrating Anniversaries The 2012 football season marks the 50th anniversary of Concord winning its first ever football conference championship. This is also the 25th anniversary of the 1987 teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference championship. Both Mountain Lion squads will be honored during CUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homecoming game on Oct. 6. We are hoping to have as many members of the 1962 team and the 1987 team at the game as possible. A mailing is going out to team members with the details. If you were part of either team and did not get a letter or have questions about what is being planned, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@concord.edu or 304-384-5348. 33

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LISA BLANKENSHIP ’77 January 12, 1955 - February 12, 2012 Head Cheerleading Coach Lisa Blankenship touched the lives of countless students as a coach, educator and sorority advisor. She was a respected and admired member of the Athens and Concord communities and a friend to many. Lisa was a native of Quantico, Virginia and a graduate of Garfield High School in Woodbridge, Virginia. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Concord in 1977 and a master’s degree in library science from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. She started working at Concord in 1977 as an assistant cheerleading coach and later became the head cheerleading coach. She guided the cheerleading program for 20 years and built the squad into one of the best in the nation. In January 2012 CU finished 8th in the All-Girls Division II field at the 2012 National Collegiate Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida. This was Concord’s 16th consecutive appearance at the national competition. CU took first place in the Cheer category and second place in the Sideline category in the Division II All-Girl competition at the Universal Cheerleaders Association/ Universal Dance Association camp in Knoxville, Tennessee in July 2011. Lisa was also employed by Mercer County Schools as a media specialist at PikeView High School. She lived in Athens.

Lisa was devoted to her family, the many cheerleaders that she coached and the students that she shared her life with during their education. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Princeton and Chapter Director for Delta Zeta Sorority at Concord. She enjoyed photography, traveling, crafts, reading and doing needlepoint. High School Media Center Dedicated to ‘Mrs. B’

Students and staff at PikeView High School dedicated the school’s media center in memory of Lisa Blankenship during a ceremony in the gymnasium on April 5, 2012. She had been media specialist at the high school since 1999. During her tenure at PikeView, “Mrs. B” was yearbook advisor, cheerleading coach, and photographer at events and ballgames. “She was a great friend to me,” Principal Benny Disibbio said. “She exemplified the very best.” A gold-framed portrait of Blankenship was unveiled during the ceremony as well as a handpainted plaque which reads “The Lisa Blankenship Memorial Library.” Disibbio said the portrait will hang in the media center, and the plaque will be affixed to the hallway wall just outside. Recorded tributes to “Mrs. B” were projected on the gym wall. Common to every tribute were

words like “loving, kind, helpful, funny, outgoing, sweet, wonderful, awesome, amazing, and favorite.” The ceremony also included student-led prayer, poetry, silent tributes, and a selection by the PikeView Chorale. County administrators and former PVHS teachers were on hand to honor their colleague. At the conclusion of the program, a JROTC Color Guard presented the Blankenship family with an American flag.

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WOMEN’S GOLF Erice Wins 4th Straight Medalist Award, Named WVIAC Player of the Year

Marina Erice

If Marina Erice isn’t considered to be one of the greatest women’s golfers in WVIAC history, it’s time she be thought of in those terms. The Concord sophomore has played in four conference tournaments in her young career

and has won them all. Erice claimed her fourth consecutive Medalist award at the WVIAC Southern Regional held in April at the Cobb Course at Glade Springs Resort in Daniels, W.Va. On a day in which gusty winds played havoc with scorecards, Erice fired a 76 to end the two-round tournament at +6 150 – a stunning nine shots better than the rest of the field. After the tournament, the resident of Pamplona, Spain was named the WVIAC Player of the Year. Erice and CU teammate Justine Knox each earned spots on the AllWVIAC 1st Team. Knox finished 4th in the Medalist race, shooting an 84 to finish at 162. Erice began her Medalist streak at the last year’s Southern Regional, held in Tornado. She followed that with a victory at the Northern Regional in Moundsville Oct. 3. Nineteen days later, she won the WVIAC Championships in Davis. “If you describe how she’s played as ‘awesome,’ you’d be right,”

said CU assistant coach Darcy Donaldson. “To win four in a row is unprecedented...a lot of players were struggling, but Marina never got rattled and kept playing her game. It was the best round of the day. She’s truly a remarkable player.” Erice led the field in birdies, par-3 scoring and par-5 scoring. She tied for most pars and was second in par-4 scoring. Knox was second in birdies and par-5 scoring. Heather McMillen shot an 81 – 12 shots better than her first round score – to finish at 174. Shelby Myers went 89-91 to end at 180. Concord nearly claimed the team title as well. The Mountain Lions and Wheeling Jesuit were tied after the final round, forcing a playoff that the Cardinals won on the third hole. “Usually, team score ties are broken by the scores of the teams’ fifth player,” Donaldson said. “But we didn’t have a fifth, and neither did Jesuit. So each team had two players in the tiebreaker, and both teams tied the first two holes. Jesuit got us on the third hole.”

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Jada Mitchell Nancy Morgan Ann Mulheren Thomas Okes Eunice Oxley M. Kelly Pendry Ida Pitotti Carolyn Pratt Tony Ratliff, Sr. James Rhodes Danielle Richmond Brenda Riley Ted and Susan Rogers Shenna Russell Megan Sanders Jacob Santon Michelle Sexton Betty Sherman Jennifer Sherwood R. Gary Shields Donald Smith Wanda Stephens Jerry Stevens Meghan Seibert Stevens Nancy Smith Louise Still Bob and Shelley Suka Lisa Pendry Swearengin Ashli Taylor C.B. Thomas Bill Tuggle M. Julia Van Horn David Vandevander Gene Vandevander Janice Walker Joy Walker Richard Walko Melissa Ward Carolyn Wickline

Lyndall Wiley Laura Williams Angela Wolfe Carrie Wyrick Patty Zimovan Karen Zutaut

Maroon & Gray Club $25-149.99 Dennis and Laura Adams Jill Adams Elizabeth Angelici John Arbuckle Curtis Armstrong Benjamin Backus Julian Ballard, Jr. Mary Beckelheimer Katie Begole Trudy Blackwell Dustin Blankenship Mary Catherine Bones Estelene Boratenski Gary Brown Pamela Bynum John Bruch Jenni Canterbury Gail Cheatwood Ivra Chestnut Mona Craighead Clark Ruby Clyburn Robert Collins Tony Colobro Mary Pearl Compton Buster Cook Irvin Daniel Crane John Curtis Tammy Darnell Elizabeth Davis Kathryn Davis Paul Davis Bill and Harriet Deel Lucy DeNuzzo Sue Dingess Clarence Dorman, Jr. Regina Doss Gerald Ellison Willis Elmore Becky Fama George Fanning Virginia Lee Farley Mary Jane Farmer Al Feher Anna Fowler Donna Franks Pamela Garner Dale and Mary Lu Geiger Lester Genden Eugene Gilhooly Deborah Gillespie

Frances Gillespie Janet Gore Charles Green Michael Green Patricia Grubb Janet Lee Hall Shirley Halsey Terrance Hardee Mrs. Earl Harman Rosemary Harmon Janie Harvey Raymond Hayslett Paul Hodges, Jr. Frank Hoge Robert Holcomb Elaine Hooper-Noe Brian Huggins Nancy Jackson Vickie James Ross Jefferies Phil and Nell Jeffries Joseph Jenkins Sharon Johnson Jerry Jones Mike and Rose Kessinger Ted and Anne Kessinger John and Mary Beth Lamb Robert Layne Virginia Little Eugene Lockhart Doug Maddy Justin Marlowe Mary Frances McBride Christy McGinnis Alice McKenzie Craig Miller Elizabeth Miller Huey Miller James Mole Kay Monohan William Morgan, Sr. Donald Moore Emily Myers Abdallah Najjar Kaljo Ongas Jack Owens Fred and Sandy Oxley Megan Parker Dennis Perdue Joshua Ramsey Tony Ratliff, Sr. Emory and Kay Reaser Rosanna Reaser Tina Robinette Ronald Rose Robert Rounion Margaret Sayre Charlene Schmoyer Gerrie Schrom Fred Schrom

John Scyphers William Shaw Alva Shepherd Shirley Sheppard Margaret Shires M.I. Shumate Anthony Sipp Nancy Sipp Genevieve Spangler Cecil Smith, Jr. Netta Smith Robert Smith William Stark Alan Steinberg Barbara Tackett Julie Van Metre Tate Christopher Taylor Katrina Terry Dorothy Thomas Jackie Lee Thompson Jared Tice Robert Tuckwiller Sarah Lively Turner Norman Vaughn Fred Vondracek Melva Walker Jennifer Ware Joan Wiles Joseph Willis Barbara Wood Patti Worley

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club $150-249.99 Lois Caruth Cynthia Clark Kenneth Elmore Kelley and Martha Endres John Frazier JoAnna M. Fredeking Susan Gabriel Robert Gallione, Jr. James Gillenwater Thomas Hall Fred Harris Hobart Harvey Suellen Hodges Thomas Joyce, Jr. E.M. Miller Crystal Otto Julia Pauley Joe Roles Pencie Shrewsbury N. F. Thorn

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Benefactor’s Club $250-499.99 Carl Azzara Mary Bodine Mario Ciarlo Jessica Cook Olivia Jefferds Michael Pendry

Dave and Cathie Roberts Mark Robinette Col. Stanley Smith

Captain’s Club $500 or more

Life Membership $5,000 or more John David Smith Betty Wilkes

A.R. Guenthner

F o un d at ion The following is a list of businesses and individuals who have donated to Concord University Foundation, Inc. from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Donations to Concord University Foundation support not only student scholarships, but also faculty development and capital improvements throughout the campus. Thank you to all of those who donate their time, energy and money to assisting Concord University Foundation in its mission of supporting Concord University. If you are interested in supporting Concord University, please contact the Foundation office at (304) 384-6056 or zaferatosk@concord.edu

$99 and Under

Alice M. Allen Jennifer M. Alvarez Linda, Derk and Jonathan Alvis Nancy R. Assisi George R. Brooks John D. Bruch Rose Ann Burgess Michael Canterbury Christine Cardinal Rachel L. Carey Helen J. Chaffins Crystal R. Cline Ira and Lillian Cook Robert H. Cook Ellen R. Corcoran

Nancy C. Counts Carolyn Cox Lionel L. Craddock Sandra G. Deskins Karen F. Dillon Patricia B. Farmer James and Diana Ferguson Andrea Flanigan Elinor Florack Carl and Karen Goddard Karen Gordon Roy C. Gum Donna K. Hamra Christine M. Hedges Nancy Hodges Patricia Hudson Richard S. Johnson Tom Kaylor Danny L. Keatley Rodney L. Klein Ron and Marsha Lockhart James P. McCabe Christy L. Elliott-McGinnis Shirley M. Mele Annette C. Miller Emily L. Myers Barbara C. Ofsa Order of Eastern Star No. 53 Holly Overmiller Jeffrey M. Pack Charles Phillips Mika M. Pierson Princeton Rays Evelyn J. Roland and Family Steven B. Rosenquist Rebecca E. Roth Hertha A. Rowland Virginia M. Rowland and Family Virginia J. Scott

Howard L. Scruggs William Selvey Malinda Shirley Rita W. Standig William W. Stark Ronald C. Steorts Teays Valley Enterprises Inc. James A. White Samuel and Kelli White Nicolas A. Whited

$100-249.99

Alliance Construction Management, Inc. A. B. Altizer Roger F. Anthony Walter M. Bailey Elmer H. Bay Bill’s Inc. (Danny’s) Frank Brady James L. Brogan William M. Brown Ronald L. Burgher Frank Caperton Lorenzo M. Carter Willis Chiropractic Cynthia J. Clark Allen D. Coppinger Custom Manufacturing Service Gerald F. Dotson Gerald P. Eden Five Aces Pete and Rita Flanigan Chester and June Friedl Dale E. Geiger Carl J. Greever Victor Grigoraci

Hobart D. Harvey IBM Thomas H. Joyce Deborah J. Keatley Sandra L. Lacy Joseph V. Lagowski Tony and Vesta Larkin Marilyn Lavecchia Jason A. Lunsford J. Douglas Machesney Autumn D. Maloy Mike I. Massimini Alice C. Maxson Ila McGuinness Harold L. Miller A A. Modena Catherine Moore New Peoples Bank Charles A. Peters Larry T. Poe Barbara H. Price Jerry and Joanne Ramsey Margradel Richmond Philip B. Robertson Sanders, Austin, Flanigan & Aboulhosn, Attorneys Jim Sawyers Gail K. Scott Michael J. Sherman Leonard D. Sledz Joshua D. Stowers Sun Valley Ruritan Club Verizon West Virginia Humanities Council Alice J. Wills Elizabeth A. Wood

$500-999.99

Judith Angles Athens Lions Club Charles Becker Eric and Alicia Besenyei Floyd E. Boone Glenn and Kathryn Duty Martha Endres Gibbons & Kawash David L. Houchins Richard Lawrence Doug Maddy Kevin Martin Scott Shrewsbury Donald H. Smith Smith, Lilly & Ball, PLLC Lewis N. Thomas

$1,000-9,999.99

$250-499.99

Hildred M. Allard American Electric Power Service Corporation Aramark Helen Ball Concord University Alumni Association, Inc. Jean Dickens William and Grace Facello First Century Bank Bill and Marjie Flanigan Joe J. Friedl John and Jean Friedl Gordon and Thelma Harvey Harold P. Hunnicut Jam Family Foundation, Inc. Ralph and Shirley Kiser Kwik Kafe Company, Inc. James M. Kyle Susan Landis Kathryn M. Lester Joseph T. Manzo John L. Matherly Don Meadows Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Brace and Stephaine Mullett Suvda Myagmar Norfolk Southern Corporation Princeton Health Care Center Lee H. Ross Stephen D. Rowe Glen and Julia Scott Seaver Funeral Service, Inc. John D. Smith Martha Taylor Phillip Wright The Greg & Lorraine Allen Foundation Gregory Aloia Gary W. Anderson Anonymous Arnett & Foster Betty G. Bailey Gilbert E. Bailey David A. and Cynthia Barnette BB&T Asset Management, Inc. Jerry L. Beasley David W. Bolen Bowles Rice McDonald Graff & Love LLP Jared Butcher Chapman Printing City National Bank of West Virginia Concord University Classified Personnel Association

First Community Bank, N.A. Allen Forsyth Deborah Freeman Joseph and Faye Guilfoile Michael W. Haga Keith Hinrichsen David P. and Sandy Kirby David P. Masich William H. McKee Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, Inc. W S. Miles Ralph E. Modena Andrew J. Paterno Robert M. Perry Robert Pewanick Carl and Elinor Rexrode R.T. Rogers Forrest and Margaret Roles Hugh I. Shott, Jr. Foundation, Inc. John C. Shott Spilman Thomas and Battle, PLLC Stanbrook Foundation United Bank Wells Fargo Insurance Services Christopher H. Ziemnowicz

$10,000-99,999.99

Anna F. Hargett Walter Klingensmith Pattye L. McNutt William Meadows The Pepsi Bottling Company Maxine F. Poe Estate of Imogene Sexton Roland P. Sharp Philip J. Vallandingham

$100,000-499,999.99 John C. and Ruby Anderson Trust Lia Pais

$500,000 and Above Estate of Darrell W. Stanley

In Kind Donations Gregory K. Ball Phillip Ball Concord University Konstantinos Zaferatos

Wednesday, October 3

• Homecoming Picnic 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday, October 4

• Homecoming Parade followed by Bonfire in the Valley - 6:00 pm

Friday, October 5

• Career Symposium • Alumni Reception 5:00 pm • Alumni Dinner 6:00 pm • Homecoming Lip Sync at the Carter Center Gym - 8:00 pm

Saturday, October 6

• Homecoming Tailgate and Football Game • 1962 & 1987 Football Teams Gathering - Callaghan Stadium • Kickoff at 2:00 pm