Forward - Fall 2017

FORWARD TH E MAGAZ I N E OF

Volume 62, No. 2 | Fall 2017

Continuing Tradition Dr. A. Jean Minnick Commits $1 Million to Sport Science Chair

Homecoming Highlights Remembering Rob Douglas Family Establishes $1 Million Scholarship

LETTER from the PRESIDENT Dear D&E Alumni and Friends, As I get older, and hopefully a bit wiser, I am convinced that “thank you” is one of the most powerful and profound phrases in our language. This is particularly true when these words are spoken from the heart! As I write this letter, our national Thanksgiving holiday is approaching.

While this annual day is appropriate and much anticipated, the act of thanksgiving on a daily basis is truly life changing.

I read recently of a gentleman, raised in a small West Virginia town, who had an elementary school teacher who made a profound impact on his life. Fifty years after leaving her classroom, and living hundreds of miles from his hometown, this gentleman decided to write a letter of thanksgiving to his former teacher. Within a couple of weeks, he received a response in the shaky handwriting of an elderly woman. The teacher indicated she remembered her former student very well, and cherished every word he wrote to her. She also indicated it was the first letter of thanksgiving she ever received from a student after a 40-year teaching career. Her letter triggered a wave of desire within this man to express thanks, and so he began writing letters to numerous people who had impacted his life. Eventually, he said thank you in writing more than 500 times, and undoubtedly changed numerous lives with his simple expression of gratitude as he lived a life of thanksgiving.

As you read this issue of Forward I trust you will discover many opportunities for thanksgiving. For 113 years, Davis & Elkins College has been transforming lives. Alumni of this institution know firsthand the power of a D&E education. Like me, I know you give thanks for the faculty, staff and coaches who invested themselves in your life. The lifelong friends formed on this campus are another reason to offer thanks. For the careers and vocations discovered and enabled at D&E, gratitude is a natural response.

A historic capital campaign is drawing to a close in about seven months. Secure the Future is the largest undertaking in the College’s history. Very aptly named, this campaign has struck a chord among alumni and friends alike who recognize the blessing Davis & Elkins College has been, and continues to be, in their lives. With more than $88 million dollars in direct gifts and estate provisions already committed toward the $100 million goal, momentum is with us to finish strong by the campaign’s conclusion on June 30, 2018. As I have been sharing with alumni and friends, NOW IS THE TIME to make a gift or estate commitment. All gifts will be matched through the McDonnell Challenge. I encourage all who love D&E, and want to say thanks, to reach out to our Advancement Office to make your gift.

On a personal note, I am thankful and humbled to be leading this extraordinary College. Lisa and I are grateful to be a part of the D&E family and treasure each opportunity to meet and interact with alumni and friends, whether in Elkins or during our travels across the country. Sincerely, I say “thank you” for your love, commitment and support for the promising future of Davis & Elkins College.

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The Mission of Davis & Elkins College

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To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.

Brekke Installed as Benfield-Vick Chaplain

Davis & Elkins College Cabinet

ON THE COVER

Chris A. Wood, President Scott D. Goddard, Vice President for Student Affairs Robert O. Hardman II, Vice President for Business & Administration

Robert J. Phillips, Vice President for Academic Affairs Rosemary M. Thomas, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Institutional Advancement

Eric Nilsen, ’82 Donald M. Robbins Rev. Edward J. Thompson Chris A. Wood

Life Trustees Karen H. Berner, ’64 Carter Giltinan John H. Harling, ’53 Thomas J. Martin, D.D.S., ’50 David A. Rutherford Dorothy H. Wamsley Joseph M. Wells, III

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A Roundup of Happenings on the Hill

Henry M. Moore Paul S. Stirrup, ’60 L. Newton Thomas, Jr. Leonard J. Timms, Jr.

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Stover Receives Grant to Study Metabolic Rate Wiseman, O'Connell Co-author Paper Riggleman Earns Ed.D. D&E Adds Seven to Faculty Saindon Elected W.Va. Intercollegiate Forensics Association President

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Professor Emeriti Honored for Service 12 HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND Ullman, Seybold, Rybczynski, Hartmann Honored

Thompson Joins Board of Trustees Dr. Gloria M. Payne, Truly a Legend at D&E Homecoming and Family Weekend Scrapbook

Campus Community, Friends Gather for Reckling Collection Dedication

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$1 Million Robert E. Douglas Jr. Scholarship Established at D&E

Chair Emeriti

Davis & Elkins College, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the West Virginia Human Rights Act is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identification, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, admission to and enrollment with the College, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, housing, athletic and other College-administered programs and activities. Inquiries regarding Title IX and/or 504 compliance and the filing of a complaint should be referred to the College's Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators. ©2017 Davis & Elkins College

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Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees June B. Myles Chair William W. Nuttall, ’70 Vice Chair David H. Morrison, ’79 Secretary Reginald Owens, Sr., ’83 Treasurer Joyce B. Allen Mark S. Barber, ’75 James Bialek, ’74 Wendell M. Cramer, ’59 Peter H. Dougherty, ’75 D. Drake Dowler, ’69 Nancy Evans-Bennett, ’66 Robert T. Gregory, ’59 Bruce Lee Kennedy, II, CFA James S. McDonnell, III William S. Moyer

Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca, right, is congratulated by colleague Dr. Jennifer Riggleman on being selected as the inaugural holder of the Dr. A. Jean Minnick Chair in Sport Science.

Dr. A. Jean Minnick Commits $1 Million to Sport Science Chair

SPECIAL SECTION:

Honor Roll of Donors 19 ATHLETICS Senator Spotlight

Justice Tabbed as Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Sports Round-Up Evans Announced as Head Tennis Coach Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

24 ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES Alumni Notes

Alumni Up-Close Past Gatherings and Upcoming Events

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Homecoming Highlights

34 REMEMBERING 36 Q&A WITH LEE WITTEKIND 37 THROWBACK FORWARD Fall 2017

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Brekke Installed as Benfield-Vick Chaplain

By Linda Howell Skidmore

McCoy explained that for the Davis & Elkins College For the ceremony, Brekke wore the same stole as community, Robbins Memorial she did in her ordination. The garment, handmade Chapel represents wisdom as a by her aunt Cynthia Rominger of Richmond, Va., place where God can lead us and is adorned with two golden Celtic crosses and teach us. In her ministry, Brekke Brekke’s MacGillvary family tartan. will serve as the heart and center of that wisdom, he said.

Ruling Elder Susan Perry, moderator of the Presbytery of West Virginia, presided over The Rev. Dr. Shelly Barrickthe installation. Members from across the Parsons, campus pastor for the Presbytery, as well as the College Chaplain Presbyterian ministry at West Search Committee, also took part in the service. Virginia University, presented the charge to Brekke, calling on her to deliver joy, hospitality, In delivering the sermon, the Rev. Dr. Bill hope, love and forgiveness.

McCoy, pastor and head of staff at First

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Presbyterian Church in Charleston, W.Va., focused on the alignment of knowledge and wisdom to reach a “point of resonance.”

However, in many of life’s challenges and decisions, “only God can connect the dots,” McCoy said.

Brekke comes to D&E from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, Calif., where she served as director of religious diversity. She completed Clinical Pastoral Education, Unit I at Covenant Counseling and Resource Center in Snellville, Ga., earned a Master of Divinity: Society, Personality and World Religion from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and a Certificate of Theology and Ministry from Wesley House at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. Brekke also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and English writing with a minor in religion from Queens University in Charlotte, N.C.

Benfield-Vick Chaplain the Rev. Laura Brekke, D&E President Chris A. Wood and the Rev. Dr. Peter Vial, pastor of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, serve as celebrants for the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

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As Benfield-Vick Chaplain, Brekke will guide the student-led Chapel Leadership Team, facilitate religious services, organize community engagement projects,

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A minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Brekke was ordained in August 2014 and was named the Benfield-Vick Chaplain in July following a nationwide search.

The congregation participates in the Prayer of Installation and Laying on of Hands during the Service of Installation of the Rev. Laura Brekke as Benfield-Vick Chaplain at Davis & Elkins College.

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Rev. Laura Brekke was officially installed by the Presbytery of West Virginia as the Benfield-Vick Chaplain at Davis & Elkins College. At the service, D&E President Chris A. Wood charged the congregation to both support and challenge her, while recognizing her as a shepherd led by God.

Participants in the Service of Installation for BenfieldVick Chaplain the Rev. Laura Brekke are, from left, Dr. Bryan Wagoner; D&E President Chris A. Wood; Tina Vial; Dick McGraw; Susan Perry; the Rev. Dr. Bill McCoy; the Rev. Ed Thompson; the Rev. Dr. Shelly Barrick-Parsons; Maureen Wright; the Rev. Dr. Peter A. Vial; and students Molly Peterson and Lee Wittekind. Also participating, but not pictured, is student Shirley Fox.

and oversee the 1001 New Worshipping Community, a movement in the PC(USA) to take on new and varied forms of church for our changing culture. She also will serve as a member of the President’s Management Team.

An endowed chair established and supported by the First Presbyterian Church of Charleston, the Benfield-Vick Chaplaincy honors two of its former pastors, Dr. William A. Benfield and Dr. George Vick, who also served as trustees of Davis & Elkins College.

For more information on making a gift to the Chaplain’s Office to support growing opportunities for students in faith, fellowship, mission and service projects, call Tina Vial, assistant director of development support and coordinator of church relations, at 304-637-1354 or 304-997-4284, or email viala@dewv.edu.

Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood presents an honorary Doctor of Letters degree to Commencement speaker Dr. John Ochsendorf.

By Linda Howell Skidmore Three key lessons for success have guided Dr. John Ochsendorf through his career and life fulfillment. The Elkins native and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor shared those points in his commencement address to the Davis & Elkins College Class of 2017.

“Everyone knows what it takes to be successful. Hard work, dedication, some luck and using your God-given talents,” he said.

“But I have had success for one main reason: I found people who I admired and I tried to learn from them. As you move beyond D&E, you must now find someone else to learn from.”

Ironically, the three people Ochsendorf learned the lessons from all have ties to West Virginia.

A little over a decade ago, he met the late Chuck Vest, former president of MIT and the National Academy of Engineering. Like Ochsendorf, Vest grew up on the D&E campus where his father taught math in the 1930s. He taught Ochsendorf to push himself to new frontiers and always continue learning.

As Ochsendorf began his college education at Cornell University in 1992, he met Dr. Mary Sansalone, a professor whose family is from Fairmont, W.Va.

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Ochsendorf Tells D&E Class of Three Lessons for Success

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COMMENCEMENT 2017

Kendal Williams, Chelsea Faris and Brooke Bielecki are surprised with certificates from their parents entitling them to a graduation cruise vacation.

“She taught me to always put the interests of others in front of my own,” he said of the second lesson. “If we are not helping other people, particularly those who are less fortunate than us, then we are missing out.”

Ochsendorf learned the third lesson from his Elkins High School classmate Sid Gillispie, director of the Elkins/Randolph County YMCA. “Sid has taught me how important it is to be passionate about what you do,” Ochsendorf said.

“Whatever you end up doing, your passion is contagious and can get other people to dream bigger dreams.”

Nursing Graduates Earn 100 Percent Pass Rate on National Exam

By Linda Howell Skidmore

In place in the United States since 1994, NCLEX is a nationwide test that replaces the previous The Davis & Elkins College 2017 nursing individual state board exams. graduates marked a milestone in the program’s “I am overjoyed for each of our students as the history by achieving a 100 percent pass rate on mastery of the NCLEX demonstrates superior the National Council Licensure Examination for knowledge in their field of study,” said D&E Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

President Chris A. Wood. “Congratulations to our “To our knowledge, this is the first time in the nursing faculty for a job very well done. The stellar history of our program that everyone in the class has reputation of the D&E Nursing Program is only passed the exam,” said Chair of the Davis & Elkins enhanced by this significant accomplishment.”

College Division of Nursing Dr. Threasia Witt.

Preparation for the test is a lengthy process. D&E

Tracing his early life growing up in Elkins, not far from the campus, Ochsendorf explained how he and the D&E students share a common thread in that the same institution helped shape their lives.

Today, Ochsendorf collaborates with art historians, architects and engineers on the study and structural assessment of historic monuments around the world. The dream to follow this career was formed when he was a boy playing on the D&E campus and meeting students his parents invited to their home. He was most intrigued by Halliehurst and Graceland, neither of which had been restored when he was a youth.

“My brothers and I used to sneak inside the mansions and explore their grandeur from a different era,” he recalled. “These experiences made a deep impression on me and helped to nurture my childhood dreams of studying the great buildings of the world. Today as a professor of architecture and engineering, I work to preserve historic buildings all over the planet. That curiosity and thirst for architectural knowledge was born here on this campus.”

nursing students are required to take Nursing Concept Synthesis, a course taught by Associate Professor of Nursing Melissa McCoy that covers the objectives of the NCLEX and prepares them for the test. Many of the students followed up with a review course, offered by various testing agencies, after graduating this spring.

While the students credit their success to the support of the D&E nursing faculty and course content, Witt and McCoy say it was the students’ efforts that led to their achievements.

“Really, the students get the credit,” McCoy said.

“They put in the daily effort, used their resources and took review courses after graduation because they wanted to make sure they succeeded. It was their hard work.”

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Strategic Plan Begins from the Bottom Up Davis & Elkins College has taken the first step in defining its future, building from the bottom up with a strategic planning effort that encompasses the entire campus operations.

In an energizing workshop led by the national higher education consulting firm Credo, faculty and staff collaborated in brainstorming sessions aimed at charting the College’s direction in the coming years.

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By Linda Howell Skidmore

footing we can take the time to envision our direction and look at what will make D&E better and stronger to serve our students in “Davis & Elkins has weathered the financial the transformations of life,” President Chris A. storms, and now that we are on stronger Wood told the group gathered in The McDonnell Center.

Davis & Elkins has weathered the “Through these sessions, we want financial storms, and now that we are to determine who we are, what we want to become and how we on stronger footing we can take the will get there.”

time to envision our direction and look at what will make D&E better and stronger to serve our students in the transformations of life.

Nosel Joins Advancement Team

By Linda Howell Skidmore Cathleen B. “Cathy” Nosel, a seasoned advancement professional, has been appointed senior director of institutional advancement.

Nosel brings more than three decades of work experience in higher education, primarily in the areas of advancement. In her new position, Nosel provides leadership for the Institutional Advancement team during the final year of the “Secure the Future” Campaign by implementing proven fundraising strategies focusing on major gifts, annual giving, planned giving and grant development to help ensure continued support for D&E. “Having known Cathy for several years, I can personally attest to the high quality of her work 4 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward

and her impeccable character, both qualities desired at D&E,” said Chris A. Wood, Davis & Elkins College President. “As we build on the momentum of our capital campaign, Cathy will assist us to build the necessary infrastructure in our Advancement program to sustain financial support beyond the successful conclusion of the campaign. She has a proven track record of building programs, and has my full support to continue that forward movement here.”

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– Chris A. Wood

Armed with bright markers and over-sized paper, employees working in groups were asked to think big and think outside of the box when presented with thought-provoking questions

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Nosel comes to D&E from Wesley College in Dover, Del., where she served as director of development and previously as director of alumni relations and annual giving. As a member of the institutional advancement team, she helped increase the number of leadership giving society members by more than 200 percent in six years. In her role as director of development, Nosel managed leadership giving of the College, directed the scholarship program and served as interim vice president

Assistant Professor of History Dr. Jay Smith, left, and Professor of Mathematics and Physics Dr. Brian Moundry share ideas during a strategic planning session.

focusing on strategic growth, engaged learning, trusted reputation and initiatives that support a vibrant community.

Credo will remain on board with D&E for the next two years, first by prioritizing the faculty and staff ’s suggestions and providing framework for creating the plan. Members of the Board of Trustees, students, alumni and community leaders will also provide input to the emerging plan. Once developed, the strategic plan will guide the College for the next five years.

of institutional advancement. As director of alumni relations and annual giving, she led the annual giving component of the Campaign for Wesley which produced an average increase of 14 percent over six years, and coordinated annual scholarship fundraising with an average annual increase of 12 percent in sponsorships and revenue.

“It is an exciting time for the College as the ‘Secure the Future’ Campaign enters its final year and I am honored to be a member of the Institutional Advancement team,” Nosel said. “I look forward to working alongside colleagues across campus and learning more about the D&E experience from alumni, students and friends.”

Nosel holds a Master of Arts degree in student affairs in higher education and a Bachelor of Science degree in consumer services, both from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa. She and her husband, Tom, have two daughters, Amanda and Melissa, both of whom reside in Philadelphia, Pa.

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Orientation 2017

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The D&E Family takes on a literal meaning for generations of students who share their alma mater with parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles. Several members of the 2017 incoming class continue the legacy. From left are, front row, Ben Chenoweth; Kate Martin; Georgia Gizzi; Trista Furby; Michelle Harsh; Jackie Foster, ’06, and daughter Julia Foster; and Lisa Valentine Digman, ’96, and daughter Jennifer Digman; back row, Thomas Allen; Gary Meloy; Ben Chenoweth; Sadie Shields; Leesa Ice; Brett Miller and sister Alex Miller, ’17; Caleb Howell and mother Sherry Howell, ’06; Caitlin Cole and grandfather Len Rudnick, ’63; and Candace Maynard and daughter Emma McDougal.

10 Percent More Found Themselves Here The Davis & Elkins College 2017 incoming class celebrates Orientation Weekend with the theme “Follow Your Heart.”

The College experienced a more than 10 percent increase in new student enrollment for the fall semester with the 288 members of the class representing 12 countries, 20 states and 37 West Virginia counties. The College also experienced a more than 10 percent increase in the number of students residing on campus this year over last.

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Davis & Elkins College Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Malorie Stockwell, left, helps a freshman carry items to her residence hall on move-in day. Administrators, faculty, staff, coaches and student-athletes all did their part to ease the effort for new students and their families.

Retired U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Rumbaugh, second from left, joined the campus community for two events during Orientation Weekend. Serving as keynote speaker for Matriculation Convocation, Rumbaugh shared the moving story of a life-changing event that led him to encourage others to overcome difficulties. At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Marine Corp and two years later was deployed to Afghanistan, where he says he really learned what war was about. While coming to the aid of a fellow Marine who was wounded from stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED), Rumbaugh triggered a second IED resulting in the loss of both of his legs. He said as he was laying there thinking about his life, he could not recall anything he had done that was extraordinary. However, he promised himself that if he lived, he would commit his life to others. After two years of extensive therapy, he returned home, retired medically from the military and dedicates his life to inspiring others. “Regardless of the situation you are in, it can always be worse,” Rumbaugh said. “With hard work and dedication you can overcome anything in your life.” Rumbaugh also attended the annual Student Veterans Welcome Brunch. Here he and his fiancé, Cassy Sanderson, second from right, visit with Veterans Liaison Officer and Enrollment Coordinator Debbie Larkin, left, and Coordinator of Special Collections Mark Lanham who serves as adviser to the Student Veterans Association.

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After several years hiatus, sororities are back on campus at Davis & Elkins College. In the spring, more than 80 female students signed up to pledge two local sororities, both dedicated to service and the ideals of Greek life.

The drive to bring back the sororities was fueled with passion for First Lady Lisa Wood.

“The Greek experience was a significant part of my undergraduate experience and still is today,” she said. “It was all about camaraderie and competition back then. Now we are applying more of a community service element to enhance students’ lives in the Elkins/Randolph County community and following graduation.”

The GFWC Woman's Club of Elkins is the sponsoring organization for Phi Omega Mu, giving them the opportunity to be involved with St. Jude and March of Dimes and compete on a variety of state levels.

Phi Omega Mu President Kristi Mayo, a senior from Williamstown, W.Va., says the sorority gives members the opportunity to find lifelong friends and be a part of something bigger than themselves.

“I want these women to know they have a group of people who will love and support them and be there for them no matter what for the rest of their lives,” Mayo said. “I want to help improve these women's lives and help them exceed their expectations of what college is supposed to be. I want them to feel proud of who they've become because of this sorority. That's my goal and that's why this sorority is so important to me.”

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A team of students worked diligently to choose the names, symbols and even the

colors of the two organizations: Zeta Kappa Xi and Phi Omega Mu. Photo by Chris Young

Sororities Making a Strong Comeback

Revised Major Combines Recreation and Business

By Linda Howell Skidmore As West Virginia increasingly becomes a destination for adventure travel, students pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in Outdoor Recreation Management at Davis & Elkins College will have a leg up on their competition in the job market. The newly revised major is now a part of the D&E Division of Business and Entrepreneurship and prepares

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For those choosing Zeta Kappa Xi, their service activities will support the Randolph County Humane

Zeta Kappa Xi

Society where they will hone the real-world experiences of running a non-profit business from preparing grant proposals to fundraising and event planning.

Although Zeta Kappa Xi strives to promote greatness in leadership and service, sorority President Sonja Skinner says sisterhood is a major emphasis in building everlasting bonds.

“We've formed these connections over eating candy and sharing embarrassing moments and most memorable childhood events, while having movie night for members to crowd around a TV and eat our favorite snacks, and participating in service activities,” said Skinner, a senior from Mill Creek, W.Va. “These events encourage members to set a family atmosphere for further success in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds, essentially allowing young women to learn a variety of attributes to carry for a lifetime.”

This fall, leaders from the sororities and the two fraternities on campus – Alpha Sigma Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon – met to share ideas for events they would like to host and considered how they could all work together on larger projects.

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students to manage or own a recreation-focused business.

While students still use West Virginia’s natural surroundings to learn the traditional recreation skills such as climbing and whitewater rafting, they also spend time in the classroom studying accounting, macroeconomics, marketing and other business courses depending on whether they choose a concentration in professional outdoor recreation management or adaptive recreation management.

“What this does for the students and for West Virginia is provide sustainability of the triple bottom line – environmental, economic and social,” said Dr. Richard Gage, who joined the D&E faculty this fall as director of the Outdoor Recreation Management program. “What we’re doing is taking students beyond the traditional recreation-based and leadership courses to give them a career focus and the skills they need to transition into management positions.”

Gage said some students are coupling the Outdoor Recreation Management major with a minor or second major in the biology or environmental science fields.

Taking the lead at D&E are, from left, Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard, Vice President for Business and Administration Bob Hardman, President Chris A. Wood, Vice President for Academic Affairs Rob Phillips and Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement Rosemary Thomas.

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Three Vice Presidents Join President’s Cabinet

By Linda Howell Skidmore

This summer saw the arrival of three new vice presidents serving Davis & Elkins College in roles that strengthen the mission of the College to prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.

Joining President Chris A. Wood’s cabinet are Vice President for Business and Administration Bob Hardman, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Rob Phillips and Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement Dr. Rosemary Thomas.

Hardman has also served as assistant vice president for Community Bank & Trust in Fairmont, W.Va., and was one of three managing partners of Trio Petroleum Corp. in Glenville, W.Va. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in mathematics, physical education, health and recreation from Glenville State College and is a 1991 graduate of the West Virginia School of Banking.

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Hardman joins D&E after a 25-year career as the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Glenville State College.

As the chief financial officer at D&E, he supervises all functions of the College’s Business Office, along with housekeeping, information services, Augusta Heritage Center, the physical plant, the Office of Public Safety, The Stirrup Gallery and Graceland Inn and Robert C. Byrd Center.

Flags representing the 27 home countries of Davis & Elkins College students, faculty and staff will remain on display in the entryway of Liberal Arts Hall. The flags were placed following a ceremony sponsored by the International Students Organization. Joining in the celebration are, from left, Assistant Director of Admission Adam Kota, student Javier Sanchez of Venezuela, student Ester Bolmenaes of Sweden, student Lydia Nelson of Northern Ireland, Director of International Student Services Lowe Del Aviles and student Vladimir Milosevic of Serbia.

Phillips oversees faculty and promotes their excellence in teaching, research and service, explores innovative approaches to enhance the educational experience for students and manages the academic, strategic and fiscal planning for the College. Before coming to D&E, Phillips was the chief academic officer and dean of the College of Arts &

Sciences at Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, W.Va.

Prior to his work at WJU, Phillips taught political science at Dominican University, North Central College, Northern Illinois University and College of DuPage. He also worked as a researcher and speechwriter for the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago, Ill. He holds a Ph.D. and Master of Arts degree in political science from Northern Illinois University and Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from North Central College.

Thomas returned to her home state of West Virginia after serving as chief operating officer for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Washington, D.C. In her new role at D&E, she oversees operations of the Office of Admission, including student retention efforts and communications and marketing, along with the Office of Institutional Advancement, which includes alumni and church relations.

Thomas’s extensive background in higher education includes roles as vice president for university advancement at Frostburg State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Salisbury University and Glenville State College and associate vice president for institutional advancement at Fairmont State (College) University.

She holds an Ed.D. from West Virginia University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Clemson University.

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Stover Receives Grant to Study Metabolic Rate

By Linda Howell Skidmore

Stover says the study involves two primary groups of participants. One group will maintain a standard diet with meals taken throughout the day. The other group will practice intermittent fasting, taking all meals within an eight-hour period, followed by a 16-hour fast.

As Stover and his students check the effects on metabolism, they are also monitoring markers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

“Preliminary data suggests that intermittent fasting may decrease both inflammation and oxidative stress,” Stover said.

The assessment of inflammation and oxidative stress is a continuation of another of Stover’s research projects that began last fall.

Funding for WV-INBRE is provided by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

Wiseman, O’Connell Co-author Paper Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Floyd Wiseman and alumnus Ryan O’Connell, ’17, were part of a team that co-authored the paper “Detailed thermodynamic analysis of the activation parameter for the simple hydrolysis of acetic anhydride in the acetonitrile/water co-solvent system,” published in Royal Society of Chemistry Advances this summer.

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The paper is the culmination of three years of chemical research efforts.

Wiseman also co-authored the paper “Relative permittivity measurements of aqueous co-solvent systems including tetrahydrofuran,” recently published in Chemical Data Collections.

Both works represent collaborative efforts between Davis & Elkins College and East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn.

Wiseman joined the D&E faculty in the fall of 2012 and teaches chemistry classes in general, physical, inorganic and quantitative analysis lecture, and general, physical and quantitative analysis lab, as well as the chemical research course.

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Davis & Elkins College junior Mason Fox, left, and Professor of Biology Dr. Shawn Stover conduct a test run on the cardiopulmonary exercise testing system used for a study on metabolic rate. The study began this fall with test groups volunteering to follow two different diet plans. They will visit Stover’s lab monthly and be fitted with an inflatable helmet and breathing apparatus to obtain respiratory gas samples used to measure their metabolic rate. Fox, a physical education major and member of the men’s lacrosse team, said he decided to volunteer because learning more about diet plans and how the body uses energy will be helpful to him on personal and academic levels.

Riggleman Earns Ed.D. Instructor of Exercise Science Dr. Jennifer Riggleman earned her Ed.D. in educational leadership with an emphasis in higher education administration from Marshall University.

Her dissertation was titled “Effectiveness of Essentials for College Math as a High School Transitional Course.”

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Stover is leading the study with assistance from seniors Alyssa Edwards of Fairmont, W.Va., and Kirsten Gateless of Flatwoods, W.Va. The grant monies were used to purchase a cardiopulmonary exercise testing system the trio uses to monitor results.

“Some diets actually slow the body’s metabolic rate, resulting in fewer calories burned,” Stover said. “We want to determine if intermittent fasting has an impact, positive or negative, on resting metabolic rate.”

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Does intermittent fasting help to burn more calories or does it slow the metabolic rate?

That’s a question Davis & Elkins College Professor of Biology Dr. Shawn Stover and two biology students hope to answer through a twoyear study funded by a $25,961 grant from the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE).

A native of Elkins, Riggleman joined the Davis & Elkins College faculty full time in 2008 and teaches wellness education, exercise testing and prescription, kinesiology, stress testing, community health, contemporary problems and diseases, family life education and physiology of exercise, among other courses. In addition to her work in the classroom, she is the faculty athletic representative, adviser to Fellowship of Christian Athletes and works with the Sport Science Department community program Project Life Change.

Riggleman also holds a Master of Science degree in sport exercise studies and a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise studies, both from West Virginia University.

D&E President Chris A. Wood, left in front row, welcomes the newest full-time faculty, Dr. Hillary Wehe, Bridget Esterhuizen and Dr. Chelsey Patterson; back row, Eric Castater who joined the faculty in spring 2017, Kevin “Woody” Woodcock, Dr. Richard Gage, Vice President for Academic Affairs Rob Phillips, Dr. James Smith and Dr. Elise Harrison.

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Recreation Management at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va. He earned a dual Ph.D. in recreation, parks and tourism management, and human dimensions of natural resources and the environment from Penn State University, a Master of Science degree in tourism, recreation and sport management from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., and a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation, adventure travel and ecotourism from Paul Smith’s College in Paul Smiths, N.Y.

Davis & Elkins College welcomed the addition of seven full-time faculty members at the start of the 2017-2018 academic year.

Those appointed are Assistant Professor of Theatre Bridget Esterhuizen, Assistant Professor and Director of the Outdoor Recreation Management Program Dr. Richard Gage, Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Elise Harrison, Assistant Professor of English Dr. Chelsey Patterson, Assistant Professor of History Dr. James Smith, Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Hillary Wehe and Assistant Professor of Art Kevin “Woody” Woodcock.

Esterhuizen comes to D&E from Chicago, Ill., where she was an actor with Lori Lins, Ltd. Agency while also teaching reading in the Chicago Public School system and private music lessons. She instructs courses in acting, directing and design, and will direct D&E’s Division of Creative Arts stage productions. Esterhuizen holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre performance from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary and middle school education from Saint Norbert College in De Pere, Wisc.

Gage leads the newly revised Outdoor Recreation Management Program and teaches courses in planning, design, administration and management of recreation and tourism facilities.

Prior to coming to D&E, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology: Natural Resources and

A reading specialist, Harrison instructs education literacy courses. She has worked as an educator, consultant and program coordinator in higher education and in grades K-12. Most recently, she served as an online instructor for reading education students in the master’s degree program at Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. She received her Ed.D. and her Ed.S., both from The George Washington University, a Master of Education degree in reading education from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Wheaton College.

Patterson teaches courses in college writing and Chicana literature. She comes to D&E from Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she was an instructor of composition and rhetoric in the Department of Math and English. She earned a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition from the University of Texas in 2015, and a Master of Arts degree in English with a concentration in rhetoric and composition and a Bachelor of Arts degree

“It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to lead this organization,” Saindon said. “For more than 40 years, the WVIFA has been promoting competitive speech and debate at both the college and high school levels in West Virginia. It is my hope that we will be able to expand the footprint of these educational competitions across the state.”

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Davis & Elkins College Assistant Professor of Communication Dr. Brent Saindon has been elected as president of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Forensics Association (WVIFA), a post he will hold for at least two years. The organization is devoted to promoting intercollegiate forensics and sponsoring an annual state tournament, along with individual events.

As president of the WVIFA, Saindon chairs the organization’s executive council and serves

in English with an emphasis in postmodern literature, both from Texas A&M University.

Smith has served as an adjunct instructor at D&E since 2015 and currently teaches history of civilization, Europe in the 20th century and revolutions. He has also served as an adjunct instructor at Glenville State College, Bluefield State College and West Virginia University. He earned a Ph.D. in history and Master of Arts degree in history from WVU, a Master of Science degree in human nutrition from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional science from Cornell University.

Wehe teaches courses in introduction to psychology, adolescent development, theories of personality and cognitive psychology.

Before coming to D&E, she was an assistant professor of psychology at Armstrong State University in Savannah, Ga. She earned a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology and a Master of Science degree in cognitive psychology from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral neuroscience from St. Ambrose University.

An adjunct instructor at D&E since 2013, Woodcock teaches design, printmaking, screen printing and painting. He also has worked as a print shop manager and art instructor. He earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from WVU.

Saindon Elected W.Va. Intercollegiate Forensics Association President

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Class in Session: D&E Adds Seven to Faculty

as director of the State Tournament Committee, in addition to other duties. Saindon recently completed a term as the WVIFA vice president for the 20152016 academic year.

At Davis & Elkins, Saindon is the communication program coordinator and serves as faculty adviser for the Davis & Elkins College Calliduz Debate Team, a student organization formed under his leadership.

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Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood, left, and Vice President for Academic Affairs Rob Phillips, right, congratulate the College’s most recently named professor emeriti. Receiving the honors during Founders’ Day Convocation are Associate Professor of Business Emeritus Harry Henderson, 1992-2017; Professor of Nursing Emerita R. Carol Cochran, D.N.Sc., 1993-2007 and 2009-2016; and Professor of English Emeritus Bob McCutcheon, 1995-2017.

Professor Emeriti Honored for Service

Dr. S. Benton Talbot Chair in the Natural Sciences and Nursing.

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Her teaching specialties included medical surgical nursing, disruptions in health and nursing concept synthesis.

A total of more than 160 years of service to the College was celebrated during Founders’ Day Convocation as the most recent group of professor emeriti were honored.

Cochran holds a D.N.Sc. from The Catholic University of America, a M.S. in nursing from West Virginia University and a B.S. in nursing from Alderson-Broaddus College.

Receiving appreciation for their dedicated and distinguished service, along with framed certificates and chairs bearing the College seal were Professor of Nursing Emerita R. Carol Cochran, D.N.Sc., 19932007 and 2009-2016; Associate Professor of Business Emeritus Harry Henderson, 1992-2017; Professor of English Emeritus Bob McCutcheon, 1995-2017; and Professor of History Emerita Jane Woods, 1995-2017.

James S. McDonnell Foundation Professor of Business and Economics Emerita Gloria M. Payne, 1945-2016, received her certificate in 2016 and was presented with her chair at the ceremony.

Henderson, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, taught management, marketing and business courses. He received the Lois Latham Award for Teaching Excellence in 2014.

With more than 50 years of experience in nursing, Cochran has worked in a variety of clinical and education settings. At D&E, she was honored in October 2010 by being named the inaugural holder of the endowed

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Henderson earned his Ed.S. from George Washington University, a MBA from Golden Gate University and a B.S. in electrical engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy.

In addition to teaching English and religion, McCutcheon led students on study and mission tours to Kenya and Nicaragua. He also served as coordinator of study abroad opportunities and chair of the Phipps Lecture Series. He has participated in numerous sessions for scholars including the Salzburg Global Seminar “Libraries in the 21st Century” in Salzburg, Austria in 2004, and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Conference for Clergy and Laity in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2005.

In 2015, he was awarded an Appalachian College Association Faculty Fellowship to conduct research into the literature and culture of Kenya.

McCutcheon holds a Ph.D. in English from Stanford University, a master’s in philosophy from Oxford University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Duke University.

Woods’s teaching specialties focused on modern terrorism, British and Irish history, European history, modern Middle Eastern political history, history of civilization, history of money, the Holocaust and life in the ancient world. In 2009, she was named to the McGraw-Hill Advisory Panel on Weapons of Mass Destruction and received the Lois Latham Award for Teaching Excellence.

Woods has made numerous presentations on the subjects of Middle Eastern politics, Islamic culture and International Terrorism at Davis & Elkins College as part of a Fall Forum series, of which she was a director for two years, and the Center for Spirituality, Ethics and Global Awareness.

She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, a M.A. from the University of California and a B.A. from the University of Kentucky.

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Davis & Elkins College Professor Emerita and former coach Dr. A. Jean Minnick is helping the College secure the future with a $1 million commitment that will establish a chair in her name. D&E President Chris A. Wood announced the A. Jean Minnick Chair in Sport Science and named Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca as the inaugural holder during the annual Founders’ Day convocation.

“There is no more appropriate manner to honor a stellar teaching and coaching career than the establishment of the A. Jean Minnick Chair at Davis & Elkins,” said D&E President Chris A. Wood. “After giving a lifetime of service to the College and its students, through this estate gift Dr. Minnick secures her legacy of generosity and impacting lives at D&E. As I often hear

After the ceremony, DeLuca said she was both honored and surprised.

“Jean Minnick has been my educator and my mentor,” DeLuca said. “She holds high morals and integrity, and has always held high expectations for the Sport Science Department. So, I am very excited for the department because this shows she has confidence in our programs.”

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An official installation of the A. Jean Minnick Chair in Sport Science will be planned for a future date.

A resident of Elkins, Minnick served as professor of physical education and chair of the Department of Health, Sport, and Movement Sciences at Davis & Elkins College from 1963 to 1998, retiring as professor emerita.

Well respected in Division I athletics, Minnick coached field hockey at D&E for 17 years leading her teams to national prominence. Her overall record of 145-21-14 includes 12 undefeated regular seasons against nationally ranked teams and three Midwest championships. Her teams were four-time national qualifiers and placed third in the Division I National Championship in 1981.

With the Throughout her establishment of As I often hear from her career, Minnick the A. Jean Minnick former students and coached five AllChair in Sport Midwest players, Science, the $1 players, Jean invested three All-South million gift will herself in making the most players and two Allprovide support and vital resources for of the gifts and talents each American players. the Department of Minnick has received brought to the classroom Sport Science. The several accolades and the field. gift boosts D&E’s for her coaching $100 million Secure – President Chris A. Wood and teaching the Future campaign achievements. In by $2 million in 2011, she was inducted into the West Virginia conjunction with the $25 million McDonnell University College of Physical Activity and Challenge which adds to the endowment by Sport Sciences Hall of Fame. At D&E, she was matching any gift or commitment dollar for inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990 dollar through June 30, 2018. and was selected for the Lois Latham Award for

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$1 Million Commitment Establishes A. Jean Minnick Chair in Sport Science

from her former students and players, Jean invested herself in making the most of the gifts and talents each brought to the classroom and the field. One of her former students who claims Jean as her mentor, Dr. DeLuca, now will continue Jean’s example of excellence as she becomes the A. Jean Minnick Professor.”

Teaching Excellence.

Minnick’s former student, DeLuca graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 1980 and played on the Senators women’s basketball team. DeLuca began her career at D&E in 1991.

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The A. Jean Minnick Chair in Sport Science brings to total seven endowed chairs at Davis & Elkins College.

Sharing in the congratulations of the establishment of the A. Jean Minnick Chair in Sport Science are from left, Instructor of Exercise Science Dr. Jennifer Riggleman, inaugural holder of the A. Jean Minnick Chair in Sport Science Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca, Dr. A. Jean Minnick, Director of Athletics Jamie Joss and Instructor of Physical Education Amanda Larkin.

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HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND

By Linda Howell Skidmore Davis & Elkins College honored four of its alumni for their significant achievements and contributions to the College during the annual Founders’ Day Convocation as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Selected as honorees were Peter Ullman, ’49, Senators Community Service Award; Richard C. Seybolt, ’63, Distinguished Alumnus Award; Robin White Rybczynski, ’86, Tower Award; and Kathryn R. Owsianiecki Hartmann, ’08, Outstanding Young Alumna Award.

A new award this year, the Senators Community Service Award is presented to an alumna or alumnus in recognition of service to their community which resulted in a significant impact. Ullman, who was unable to attend the ceremony, was honored for his volunteer work in helping female inmates prepare for life after incarceration.

As an emigrant from Nazi Germany in 1936, Ullman never forgot the hardships life can present and how guidance can help individuals overcome difficult circumstances.

After graduating magna cum laude from D&E, Ullman went to work for some big names in business and engineering: Bell Aircraft, HewlettPackard and Fairchild Semiconductor. At the time he was nearing retirement in 1987, he decided he wanted to make a difference and approached a California women’s

College alumna or alumnus who has made significant contributions to society in his or her career. The criteria for selection include career advancement and related service to others, significant honors in one’s field, and commitment to Davis & Elkins College.

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Ullman, Seybolt, Rybczynski, Hartmann Honored at Homecoming

Richard C. “Dick” Seybolt, ’63, left, receives the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Paul Stirrup, ’60, who received the award in 2016.

correctional facility about how he could help the inmates improve their lives.

For the past 30 years, he has gone to a jail in the San Mateo area weekly to help female inmates with job search skills by working with them to write resumes and participating in mock interviews. On another day, he assists at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

Ullman’s years of working with the inmates illustrates his generous nature. He and his wife recently established the Peter and Margaret Ullman Scholarship to benefit students of Jewish descent with financial need who demonstrate achievement, leadership and service while in college, and the promise of future service in the world.

The Distinguished Alumna/us Award is the highest award given to a Davis & Elkins

After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in management, Seybolt began a long career in the bus and motorhome business, working for major manufacturers and distributors.

He has served as national sales manager for Blue Bird Wanderlodge, president and chief executive officer of Newell Coach and retired as chief executive officer of Diamond Coach Corporation in Oswego, Kan. Through the years, Seybolt continued his commitment to D&E. An avid golfer, he provided funds to create the year-round Seybolt Indoor Golf Academy in the mezzanine of Martin Field House and chaired two successful D&E Spring Classic golf tournaments in Sebring, Fla. He was instrumental in the College’s purchase of three Senator athletic buses. Seybolt also served on the Board of Trustees from 2011-2016, including a position as vice chair and as chair of the Presidential Succession Committee.

Seybolt also has served his community as a city commissioner in Miami, Okla., a member of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and Grand Lake Public Works Authority, and received a presidential appointment as federal commissioner of Arkansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Compact.

Active members of the Presbyterian Church, Seybolt and his wife, Arlene, reside at Monkey Island, Okla., and Fort Myers Beach, Fla. The Tower Award is presented to a D&E alumna or alumnus for outstanding commitment and service to the College and its alumni programs. The criteria for selection include volunteering of time, talent and/or funds in support of the numerous student and alumni programs the College offers.

President Chris A. Wood, left, visits Peter Ullman, ’49, and his wife, Margaret Rice Ullman, ’49, at their home in California to present Peter with the 2017 Senators Community Service Award.

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Rybczynski’s involvement with D&E didn’t stop with graduation. She became a class agent in 1991 and since 1996 has represented D&E at local college fairs as a member of Alumni, Parents and Recruitment Team

member of the Davis & Elkins College National Alumni Council.

Currently the regional patient coordinator at Vein Clinics of America in Maryland, Rybczynski has worked in various assistant and supervisory roles at health care facilities since receiving an Associate of Science degree in business administration from D&E. She resides in Nottingham, Md. The Outstanding Young Alumna/us Award is presented to a young alumna or alumnus who graduated within the last 10 years and shows promise in his or her profession, including professional achievements and honors, community service/service to others, and commitment to the College.

She is currently the associate director of fraternity and sorority life at Pace University in Pleasantville, N.Y., where she oversees all programming sponsored by fraternity and sorority life chapters and develops learning outcomes and assessment plans for fraternity and sorority life, among other duties. At Pace University, she previously served as assistant director of Greek life.

Prior to working at Pace University,

Robin White Rybczynski, ’86, receives the Tower Award Hartmann was employed at La Salle from National Alumni Council President Cory Toth, ’06.

Thompson Joins Board of Trustees

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Kathryn “Katie” Owsianiecki Hartmann, ’08, receives the Outstanding Young Alumna Award from Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard, ’96.

University in Philadelphia, Pa., where she was community coordinator for Greek Life and then assistant director for Leadership and New Student Programs.

Hartmann also is a volunteer coordinator for the Northeast Greek Leadership Association, national vice president, collegians, for Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity and a professional member of the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors. She resides in Danbury, Conn.

Presbyter for the former Quadrant 4. From 1980 to 1995, he served the Mahoning Presbyterian Church, a congregation near Pulaski, Pa.

relations and stewardship committees helping them to function effectively.

“As D&E is proudly a Presbyterian affiliated college and hosts a spiritual community of diverse faiths, we are delighted to welcome Rev. Thompson to our Board,” said Chair of the Board of Trustees June Myles.

The Rev. Edward J. Thompson, General Presbyter of the Presbytery of West Virginia, has been elected to membership on the Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees.

In his more than 25 years as a pastor, Thompson has worked at the presbytery level for 20plus years.

As the General Presbyter of the Presbytery of West Virginia, Thompson works with and for the 134 churches by assisting the Leadership Team in developing its vision and strategic direction, supporting the creative ministry of pastors and sessions, and supervising, motivating and coordinating the work of the staff, among other duties. He also works with the administration, ministry, nominating,

Prior to returning to West Virginia in February 2016, Thompson was the General Presbyter/Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas, a position he held since June 2007. From 1995 to 2007, Thompson served at McKinnon Presbyterian Church, a congregation near Charleston, W.Va., and also was on the staff of the Presbytery of West Virginia as the Special

Thompson was born and raised in New Castle, Pa. After graduating from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va., he attended Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Va. He graduated from there in 1980 with a Doctor of Ministry degree and was ordained by the Presbytery of Shenango that same year.

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After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in English, Hartmann went on to earn a Master of Arts in student affairs in higher education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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(APART). She was named the Maryland regional alumni coordinator in 1997 and has organized multiple events including parties at her home, a boat cruise around the Inner Harbor and Washington, D.C., winery, brewery and museum visits, plays and ballgames. She also has attended numerous alumni gatherings for other chapters in New Jersey and New York, Virginia, Philadelphia and Delaware. Rybczynski is a

Thompson is married to Jacquelyn Seibert, a native of Michigan and a graduate of Alma College and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education. They have one daughter, Katie, who lives with her husband outside of Boston, Mass.

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Dr. Gloria M. Payne, Truly a Legend to D&E

By Linda Howell Skidmore Dr. Gloria M. Payne garnered two standing ovations at the annual Founders’ Day Convocation when she was recognized as the James S. McDonnell Foundation Professor of Business and Economics Emerita and later in the ceremony received the College’s most prestigious honor, the Crystal Mace Award.

A 1943 graduate of Davis & Elkins College with Bachelor of Arts degrees in business and English, Payne began her teaching career at Spencer High School in Spencer, W.Va. She returned to D&E in 1945 when she was invited to instruct summer school classes and for the decades that followed, she never viewed her job as “work.” In her distinguished career, she served the College for 71 years.

“I certainly am grateful to the hierarchy, as I call it, of Davis & Elkins College who gave a 22-year-old girl an opportunity to do this,” Payne said in her video acceptance speech. “I felt it was a privilege to be asked to come back to the College to teach.”

Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood congratulates Dr. Gloria M. Payne on receiving the Crystal Mace Award. Payne attended the ceremony along with her daughter and D&E alumna Debbie Fragale, ’81.

how you can be a benefit to them. So it’s not just a little world of what did I do, it’s what did we do. What have we done together to make your coming to D&E worthwhile.

“You have to look at it as there’s going to be a change in this individual’s life and I do hope I have a profound good influence on their life,” Payne said.

For Payne, life has been filled with her love for helping students and watching them succeed.

As chair of the Business and Economics “If you really like your work, it’s not a job, it’s Department, Payne developed 18 business your life,” she said. “The students have become programs at D&E and connected her part of my life and I students and the business can’t take credit for community through It gave me a chance to their successes. That honorary organizations and the Beta Alpha be more aware of other student had to do it himself or herself.

Beta Annual Awards people' s lives, how you This is the nice part Banquet, along with “An can help, how you can about helping them to Evening with Business” their talents and “Project Interview” be a benefit to them. So discover and abilities.” which provided students it's not just a little world Seated on the Harperan opportunity to meet of what did I do, it's and learn from local McNeeley stage, Payne business leaders. received the award what did we do. What from D&E President “I have so many students have we done together Chris A. Wood. who keep in touch with to make your coming to “She always recognized me who say, ‘I don’t know what I would have done their achievements, D&E worthwhile. had you not helped me whether it was with – Dr. Gloria M. Payne with this,’” Payne said a gift, hand-written reflecting on her teaching note, phone call or the career. “Well, I didn’t do it. I just opened their legendary BAB Banquets,” Wood said. “Gloria eyes to what they could do. made a point to make everyone feel special for what they had accomplished.”

“It gave me a chance to use my talents,” she continued. “It gave me a chance to be more The inscription on the Crystal Mace Award aware of other people’s lives, how you can help, reads: Presented to Dr. Gloria M. Payne, ’43, with highest appreciation for her extraordinary Dr. Gloria M. Payne displays her Crystal Mace commitment and profound impact on Award at the end of the ceremony when the Davis & Elkins College students and several friends and alumni stopped by to offer congratulations. community from 1945 to 2016.

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Cutting the ribbon to officially dedicate the Reckling Collection in The Stirrup Gallery are, from left, Chair Emeriti Paul Stirrup, ’60, Karen Stirrup, Shelia Marshall, Coordinator of Special Collections Mark Lanham and Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood.

They couldn’t wait to see what he brought, and he would always tell us a story about the newest addition to his collection. Jerry loved to get people interested in his hobby.”

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When Reckling died earlier this year, he left his collection of fossils dating to the Pleistocene epoch to D&E.

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setting. The walls are painted with artwork similar to that found in the Lascaux Cave in France, while directional lighting shines on the fossils held in glass display cases.

In leading the ceremony, Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood emphasized the educational value the Reckling Collection adds to The Stirrup Gallery.

Lanham says he came to know Reckling through the Augusta Heritage Center.

Each year when Reckling would attend the summer sessions, he made a point to visit The Stirrup Gallery bringing with him a large plastic tote containing fossils he had recently acquired.

“We are standing in the middle of a pretty incredible place,” Wood said. “We encourage local students to come and experience all that is here. To actually put in your hand a wooly mammoth tooth is something our students need to experience.”

Although the late Jerry Reckling worked and resided in Baltimore, Md., he considered Elkins his home where he enjoyed friendships for decades and ties to the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College. Fittingly, a part of Reckling lives on in The Stirrup Gallery through a display of pre-historic animal fossils he collected.

The Reckling Collection opened to the public this spring and was officially dedicated September 30 as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend. Included among the more than 300 fossils are mastodon and wooly mammoth jawbones, teeth and vertebrae, wooly rhinoceros femur and teeth, Irish elk skull caps and antlers and extinct stingray spines. Although many of these animal species lived in North America, the fossils on exhibit were recovered in the Siberian permafrost and the Doggerland, an area beneath the North Sea. “Please, everyone come in and enjoy Jerry’s passion,” said Davis & Elkins College Coordinator of Special Collections Mark Lanham as he welcomed guests to the room specially designed to resemble a cave

“It was something we looked forward to,” Lanham said. “The students (who work in the Gallery) would have me text them as soon as he got here.

The dedication was planned for a time that could bring together alumni, families, Reckling’s friends and D&E Trustees, including Chair Emeriti Paul Stirrup, ’60, and his wife, Karen, for whom the Gallery was named.

Among Reckling’s many friends attending the dedication were John and Shelia Marshall, with whom he made his Elkins home. Both agree that Reckling would be pleased knowing his collection is on display and serving to educate others.

With the addition of the Reckling Collection, artifacts in The Stirrup Gallery now span 1.2 million years. Additional collections are: The Darby Collection, HowardSudbrink Collection, Foster Collection, Senator Davis Collection, Swezy Collection, Gary North Collection and J. Richard and Dotty S. Kendig Collection.

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(Clockwise from top) The introduction of the 2017 Homecoming Court took place between women’s and men’s soccer matches at Nuttall Field. From left are Freshman Prince Gustavo Lemos Carbral, Sophomore Princess Roxine Chambers, Sophomore Prince Tim Staerz, Junior Princess Kelsie Roby, Junior Prince Ian Nelson, Senior Princess Aliyah Dukes, Senior Prince Simon Hestad, Miss D&E Sonja Skinner, Mr. Senator Garrett Willis, and First Lady Lisa Wood and President Chris A. Wood who crowned the College’s newest royalty. Unavailable for the ceremony was Freshman Princess Madeline Brown.

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Davis & Elkins College Director of Athletics Jamie Joss accepts a trophy presented to the Athletic Department from the 2017 Football Reunion group. From left are, Lee Levering, ’58; Jim Phillips, ’57; Jamie Joss, director of athletics; Alby Phillips, ’59; Gerry Lawrence, ’61; Dave Vandenbergh, ’59; Dick Brown, ’61; George Triplett, ’56; and Rod Phillips, son of the late D&E assistant football coach Bob Phillips.

D&E’s newest sororities, Zeta Kappa Xi and Phi Omega Mu, invited alumni to a Panhellenic Tea. The get together served as an opportunity to share ideas and stories on Greek life. New sorority leaders also hosted tours of their meeting facilities.

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Families enjoyed Breakfast with the President at Hearthstone. From left are, seated, Natalie Kolb, Heidi Sowards, Abigail Sowards, Parent Relations Coordinator Lisa Senic, Benfield-Vick Chaplain Laura Brekke and Board of Trustees Chair June Myles; standing, First Lady Lisa Wood, Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard, Enrollment Coordinator Debbie Larkin, Robert Kolb, Vice President for Academic Affairs Rob Phillips, Stuart Sowards, Tim Wittekind, Sherry Wittekind, Lee Wittekind, Ricard Marsal, Josef Marsal, Pilar Castan, Eulalia Marsal and President Chris A. Wood.

Miss D&E Sonja Skinner, Senior Prince Simon Hestad, center, and Mr. Senator Garrett Willis are ready for the Homecoming Dance.

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(Clockwise from top) The Rev. J. William Kokie, ’67, presides over a Memorial Service in Robbins Memorial Chapel honoring alumni and members of the D&E community who died within the past year.

The Class of 1967 are the newest members of the Half Century Club. From left are, front row, John Simpson, Bob Baird, Karen Kauffman Scherling, Sue Hillick Colussy, Jeannie Shoaf Gentry, Deborah Harker Hoeper, Linda Hicks Hall, Betty “BJ” Steele Elgin, Joanne Loeffler Kokie and Betty Lyon Perry; back row, Rob Beckwith, Dave Whitmoyer, George Lauderbaugh, Harold “Bud” Weigle, John Addeo, Steve McLeod, Bill Kokie and Don Harlarcher. Not pictured is Bill Weaving.

2017-2018 National Alumni Council members meeting during Homecoming Weekend are, from left, front row, Karen Kober Brown, ’84; Kevin Kilgore, ’86; Amanda Yeargan Monroe, ’02; Sean “Yanni” Gallagher, ’99; Larisa Draeger Swartz, ’00; and Randy Lear, ’79; back row, Debbie Payne Fragale, ’81; Karen Kauffman Scherling, ’67; Rachel Halperin Montgomery, ’91; Scott Sanders, ’93; David Kirby, ’83; Cory Toth, ’06; Sean Bruce, ’06; Michael Deneroff, ’09; Adam Baumgardner, ’05; and David Blaszczak, ’74. Not pictured are Brian Anderson, ’90; Andrew Carroll, ’16; Shauna Damon, ’15; Michele DeBerry, ’88; Kelly O’Donnell Edwards, ’87; Barry Greene, ’83; Jared Meabon, ’01; Robin White Rybczynski, ’86; Joe Stack, ’06; Brett Thomaswick, ’04; and Phil Turske, ’10.

Ebun James-DeKam, general secretary of the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone, provided an inside look at her role as an international peacemaker. Chatting following the lecture are, from left, Professor Emeritus Bob McCutcheon, senior Shirley Fox, Assistant Director of Development Support and Coordinator of Church Relations Tina Vial, James-DeKam, sophomore Carson Crawford, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Philosophy and Director of the MorrisonNovakovic Center Dr. Bryan Wagoner and Benfield-Vick Chaplain Laura Brekke.

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Sharing memories and a few laughs at the All Alumni Reception are, from left, Alpha Sigma Phi brothers, Craig Felber, ’62; Fred “Ted” Shepler, ’62; and Dave Vandenbergh, ’59.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

$1 Million Robert E. Douglas Jr. Scholarship Established at D&E

By Linda Howell Skidmore The late Rob Douglas, ’84, never intended to spend his entire college career at Davis & Elkins. As it turned out, he grew to love the College in a short time and transferring never again crossed his mind.

With each semester Douglas spent at D&E, his friendships deepened, his admiration for professors grew and his attachment to the College strengthened. Even after graduation, his experience at D&E was never far from his mind. So, when Douglas passed away on October 12, 2015, at the age of 54, his parents, Bob and Nancy Douglas, Rob’s stepmother of 51 years, of Charleston, W.Va., found it only fitting to establish a scholarship in his honor.

The $1 million endowed Robert E. Douglas Jr. Scholarship will provide multiple annual scholarships for students pursuing pre-law, demonstrating achievement, leadership and service while in college, and holding the promise of future service in the world.

“I hope that providing scholarships for future students will always be a remembrance of Rob’s love for Davis & Elkins College,” Bob Douglas said. “It is very meaningful to us and I’m blessed with the opportunity to be able to assist the school in this way.”

The Douglas’s gift aids not only future students, but also the future of the College. The $25 million McDonnell Challenge from James S. McDonnell III and the McDonnell Family Foundation matches dollar-for-dollar all gifts and commitments for inclusion in D&E’s 10year, $100 million Secure the Future campaign that concludes on June 30, 2018.

“Rob Douglas’s legacy shall live on through the Douglas scholars on the campus of Davis & Elkins College,” D&E President Chris A. Wood said. “Like so many others who have studied on this campus before and after him, Rob’s life was profoundly impacted by the faculty, staff and students of D&E. While we all regret a meaningful life cut short at only 54 years of age, his zest for life and the gracious scholarship in his name provides opportunity for generations of students to share his transformative experience at D&E. I am grateful to Bob and Nancy for this generous gift, and we accept it with reverence for Rob’s life.”

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Robert E. Douglas Jr. Rob Douglas shows the red Volkswagen he restored while in high school to look like new.

Although the vehicle’s color was perfect for a D&E student, he didn’t use it for his travels to campus.

The family’s connections to D&E and Elkins span decades. Bob Douglas’s first wife and Rob’s biological mother, Mary Ann Power Douglas, was Queen Silvia XIX in the 1955 Mountain State Forest Festival. Bob Douglas’s uncle, Ed See, attended D&E from 1917-1918 and played football. Rob and his sister, Ann, brought their quarter horses to the MSFF Horse Show and the Douglas family often traveled from their home in Charleston, W.Va., to Elkins to visit Bob’s relatives, Mike and Dorothy See Hammer.

“I would talk about D&E and say to Rob, ‘One day you might be lucky enough to go there,’” Bob Douglas recalled. “When he decided to go to college, he thought he might just go there for a year and then go somewhere else. After he got there, that was it. D&E was very good to Rob and he gave D&E his love.”

Bob and Nancy Douglas hope that building on the College’s future will connect to the past, allowing other students to ignite a passion in D&E just as Rob did.

“I just marveled at how well Rob adapted to college life,” Bob Douglas said recalling his son’s college years. “He loved going there – everything about it, the activities, the people, his professors. He loved Gloria Payne and I think Gloria Payne loved him. It was a beautiful time for him growing up.”

During his years at D&E, Rob Douglas was a member of Kappa Sigma, selected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities in 1983-84 and traveled to the British Isles on a D&E tour. Bob and Nancy Douglas were also involved with the College,

as well, serving as co-chairpersons of the Parent Association.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in business, Rob Douglas worked for Marriott Corporation in Richmond, Va., and later moved to Charlotte, N.C., where he worked for US Air for 15 years. He continued to keep in touch with his D&E friends, often traveling with classmate Scott Loane, ’83, and was a faithful contributor to his alma mater.

His friends and family remember him as kind and generous, with a gentle nature and love for animals.

Speaking at Rob Douglas’s Celebration of Life, Nancy Douglas reflected on the early years when she became Bob’s wife and Rob was only 3 ½ years old.

“I thought Rob was clearly the sweetest, most beautiful child I had ever seen,” Nancy Douglas said.

As she nurtured him along the way and watched him grow into adulthood, she saw his same characteristics of a gentle spirit and desire to help others shine through.

“To have known Rob Douglas as a son or as a friend, or a beloved pet, was to know the blessings of loyalty, constancy and love,” Nancy Douglas said.

“He was such a special person,” Bob Douglas said. “He was always thinking of other people, what he could do for them, how he could help or how he could cheer up someone who was having a down moment in life. Rob was always a giver. He was truly my buddy, as well as our son.”

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Student-athletes, coaches and their families gather with representatives from the city of Elkins at the start of the downtown community service project.

D&E Athletics Kicks Off Year With Service Project

By Ben Dishong The Davis & Elkins College Athletic Department officially kicked off the 2017-2018 academic year by completing a major service project that involved the cleaning up and beautification of downtown Elkins.

More than 300 Senator student-athletes

from 21 sports, as well as coaches and Athletic Department staff and their families, organized in front of Elkins City Hall to prepare for the event. Elkins Mayor Van Broughton addressed the athletes and presented D&E Athletics and Athletic Director Jamie Joss with a key to the city.

Team captains led the firing of the cannon to signify the start of the year and then divided into groups to complete their work throughout

Justice Tabbed as Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach

By Ben Dishong The Davis & Elkins College Athletic Department and Athletic Director Jamie Joss announced the appointment of Matthew Justice as head coach of the Senators men's lacrosse program. With the appointment, Justice becomes the youngest head coach in NCAA men’s lacrosse.

“We appointed Matt as our next head coach without hesitation and with Coach (Brian) Anken's endorsement,” Joss said. “Matt has worked tirelessly as a volunteer assistant coach. Aligned with Brian Anken's vision for the program, Matt will help us maintain the positive momentum our program is building. Matt is committed to developing a program of excellence in the classroom, on our campus and in the Elkins community, with uncompromising character and success on the field.”

“I am grateful for the opportunity Athletic Director Jamie Joss and President Chris Wood have bestowed upon me to step into my first head coaching position,” said Justice.

“I am excited to continue the growth and development of this program and our players. We are heading in the right direction and I am honored to lead this program to its full potential in the years to come.”

Justice joined the Senators in fall 2016 as an assistant coach after wrapping up his playing career at Marymount University in Arlington, Va., where he started 44 of 46 games played in attack over three seasons. The Maryland native scored 59 goals and had 22 assists during his time with Marymount and served as the team’s captain his senior season.

“Matt has developed a great rapport with our team and incoming recruiting class,” Joss said. “Matt will certainly inject some of his own lacrosse identity

the downtown. Armed with trash bags and other supplies, the student-athletes pulled weeds, trimmed shrubs, picked up debris and swept sidewalks.

Joss said the project falls in line with the Athletic Department’s mission statement that includes four pillars — education, engagement, character and competition. As a part of the engagement aspect, each team is paired with a local nonprofit organization to complete service work on a regular basis.

into the program, but he will maintain our Canadian recruiting base and add his Maryland connections as we continue to expand our program.”

Prior to Marymount, Justice played one season at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va., where he led his team with 34 goals and had six assists.

He also played two summers in Europe.

In 2014, his team won the Lowlands Tournament which was played throughout France, Belgium and the Netherlands. In 2016, his team finished as Berlin Cup runners-up in a tournament hosted in Germany and the Czech Republic.

Away from playing lacrosse, Justice coached lacrosse at the U11, U13 and U15 ranks, working with the Zingos Lacrosse Club before moving to Lights Out Lacrosse and eventually Team 6 Lacrosse.

The DeMatha Catholic High School graduate went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in special education from Marymount in December 2016.

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ATHLETICS SOFTBALL

BASEBALL

RECORD: 24-21 (12-13)

• All-Conference First Team: Danielle

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Norton • All-Conference Second Team: Alyssa Cairns, Rhetta Persinger • Academic All-Conference Team: Alyssa Cairns, Samantha Davis, Katlyn Huffman, Alexandra Lapallo, Alexis Smith, Samantha Smith, Sydney Turner • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Alyssa Cairns, Alexandra Lapallo, Alexis Smith, Samantha Smith

MEN’S TENNIS

RECORD: 11-34 (5-17)

• All-Conference Second Team:

Derek Sicca

• All-Freshman Team: Garrett

Dorton, Johnny Liu • Academic All-Conference Team: Bragg Eastin, Tyler Honeycutt, Noah Jarboe • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Bragg Eastin, Noah Jarboe

RECORD: 9-8 (1-0)

WOMEN’S TENNIS RECORD: 14-10 (6-0)

MEN'S LACROSSE

• G-MAC Tournament

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Champions • G-MAC Player of the Year: Laura Fermosel • G-MAC Coach of the Year: Otis Cutshaw • All-Conference Team: Haileigh Carper, Elise Simon • Academic All-Conference Team: Haileigh Carper, Laura Fermosel, Amanda Fewster, Kalee Sherrard, Elise Simon • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Haileigh Carper, Laura Fermosel, Amanda Fewster, Whitney Timbrook • Laura Fermosel finished the season with a No. 8 ranking in the region.

GOLF

• First Place finish at Wally Edgell NCAA DII WV Collegiate

Championship, Tazewell Invitational, Ohio Valley Invitational and Dr. Edwin B. Cottrell Invitational.

• Alistair Kyle won G-MAC Championship. Team finished second overall.

• All-Conference Team: Alistair Kyle, Kollin Hopwood, James Sutherland • Academic All-Conference Team: Tobias Gibbons, Alistair Cameron, Alistair Kyle • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Alistair Cameron, Tobias Gibbons 20 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward

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• Academic All-Conference Team: Jonathan Gainer, Samuel Vallieres • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Jonathan Gainer, Samuel Vallieres

RECORD: 4-10 (2-4)

• All-Freshman Team: Matt O’Dwyer • Academic All-Conference Team: Zachary Cotoni, Christopher Norcross,

Zayd Othman, Kyle Seago, Christopher Swank

• Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award:

Zachary Cotoni, Zayd Othman, Kyle Seago • The team earned its first win in program history against Chowan University.

WOMEN'S LACROSSE RECORD: 0-12 (0-4)

• G-MAC Freshman of the Year: Lydia Eichhorst • All-Conference Team: Lydia Eichhorst, Gabby Fagan, Morgan

Graham, Savannah Stanford • All-Freshman Team: Lydia Eichhorst, Desma Feather, Kathleen Shaw • Academic All-Conference Team: Emily Adams, Grayson Blythe, Ebele de la Bay-Coffie, Bethany Fulk, Natalie Green, Sonja Skinner • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Emily Adams, Grayson Blythe, Ebele de la Bay-Coffie, Bethany Fulk, Natalie Green • Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Zag Sports Academic Honor Squad: Grayson Blythe, Bethan Fulk, Natalie Green

Be sure to get all the results and recaps on SenatorNation.com. You can also follow us on Twitter @SenatorNation and like us on Facebook to stay up to date with all athletic activities at D&E.

MEN’S BASKETBALL RECORD: 13-15 (7-5)

• G-MAC Player of the Year: Kevin Bracy-Davis • All-Conference First Team: Kevin Bracy-Davis • All-Conference Second Team: Rickenjee

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RECORD: 19-10 (7-7)

Evans Announced as Head Tennis Coach Jay Evans began his first season as the head men's and women's tennis coach after being announced to the position on August 23.

“I am extremely excited for the opportunity to be the head coach at D&E,” said Evans. “I am thankful for all who have pushed me along the way, and look forward greatly to working with the D&E administration and student-athletes to continue

Nicholas Akins, Hayden Harrison, Dalton Irvine, Dylan Stansberry, RJ Weiford • All-Freshman Team: Mason Adkins, Hayden Harrison, Dalton Irvine, Daniel Jarrell, David Magda, RJ Weiford • Academic All-Conference Team: Nicholas Akins, Colton Allen, Christopher Berman, Austin Pillado, Brandon Sellers, Dylan Stansberry, Matthew Zorn • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Nicholas Akins, Dylan Stansberry

WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD

• First Place finish at Marietta First Glimpse.

• All-Freshman Team: Azaria Green • Academic All-Conference Team: Anna Gallup, Photo by Chris Young

• G-MAC Freshman of the Year: Jay Kilpatrick • All-Conference First Team: Stephanie Wooten • All-Freshman Team: Jay Kilpatrick • Academic All-Conference Team: Shanda Howell, Tajee Pledger, Alicia Roth, Sydney Turner, Kaylee Yergeau • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Tajee Pledger, Alicia Roth, Kaylee Yergeau • Stephanie Wooten became the all-time leading scorer in G-MAC and D&E women’s basketball history with 1,800 points.

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• First Place finish at Marietta First Glimpse.

• All-Conference Team: Mason Adkins,

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Bellevue • All-Freshman Team: Donte Doleman • Academic All-Conference Team: Vladimir Milosevic, Logan Phillips, Wesley Sprinkle • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Vladimir Milosevic, Logan Phillips • Kevin Bracy-Davis surpassed the 1,500-point/600-rebound career mark.

Bracy-Davis finished the season at D&E with 1,645 career points and 618 career rebounds, one of just 17 active players in Division II to reach the mark.

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the tradition of excellence set forth in the tennis program.”

Evans comes to Elkins after a successful stint as the head coach at Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Fla. Evans led the team to a district championship in his first season as head coach and the team had an appearance in the regional semifinals, a turnaround from a last place finish the year before.

Over the course of three seasons, Evans coached multiple district contenders in the top of the lineup and coached the doubles program to several top two rankings in wins among programs in Pinellas County.

Evans also led the men's program to a school record of 13 wins overall and a 13-3 record in 2017.

Kirsten Gateless, Danielle Haynes, Jennifer Parsons • Division II Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award: Anna Gallup

Prior to his time in St. Petersburg, Evans played four years at Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., finishing with a 35-11 career singles record, including only one loss in GSAC Conference play. Evans helped Piedmont to a pair of GSAC Conference Championships.

Evans was a two-time GSAC All-Conference selection and garnered GSAC All-Freshman honors.

Following his collegiate playing career, Evans played in multiple ITF Futures tournaments and finished 2014 ranked as part of the No. 5 Florida Open doubles team and also in the Top 100 in Florida singles.

Evans graduated with a pair of bachelor's degrees in mass communication and history from Piedmont College in May 2014.

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ATHLETICS

Six Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

By Ben Dishong Six members were inducted into the Davis & Elkins College Athletic Hall of Fame – the largest class since 1976 – in a ceremony hosted as part of Senator Nation Weekend.

The 2017 inductees are Lew Atkinson, ’71, Jim Bialek, ’74, Charles Brummage, ’36, Jim Cook, ’63, Karen 'Kaycee' Crump, ’81, and Ed (Gutowski) Drake, ’37.

Atkinson, a four-year letter winner for the Senators Soccer team, is a member of the NAIA Distinguished Athletes Association after being a part of two National Championships for D&E in 1968 and 1970, as well as three WVIAC Championships.

He has remained in the game of soccer since his time at D&E, while also serving as a

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professor and associate secretary of education for the Delaware Department of Education.

From 1995-2014, he was director of coaching for the Delaware Youth Soccer Association, and since 2004 he has served as a member of the US Soccer National Instructional staff, where he was recognized with the Dr. Thomas Fleck Award for Excellence in Youth Coaching Education, and induction into the US Youth Soccer Region I Hall of Fame. He was recognized with the Charlotte Marian Award for Long Term Service to Youth Soccer and is one of a select few who completed the Futuro III Course for Coaching Education by FIFA. Bialek was a four-year letter winner for the Senators on the Baseball diamond, captained the team as a senior and led in hitting with .361 in the 1972 campaign.

After graduation, he served as an assistant coach at West Virginia University. He returned to D&E and helped coach the team to the 1979 WVIAC North Division Championship, 1980 WVIAC Championship and NAIA District 28 Championship.

Displaying their plaques are Davis & Elkins College 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, from left, Lew Atkinson, ’71, Jim Cook, ’63, and Jim Bialek, ’74.

A successful Elkins businessman, Bialek has been recognized with the Nationwide Insurance Challenger Award. He served as a 33-year member of Elkins Kiwanis, including a stint as president, and as president of the Elkins/Randolph County Chamber of Commerce. Giving back to D&E, Bialek is a nine-year member of the Board of Trustees and was a major contributor to The McDonnell Center. He supported, designed and helped build the J.B. Bialek Memorial Press Box. Brummage, a 1934 first team All-Conference football player, was inducted into the Hall of Fame posthumously. He was a member of the 1933 football team selected by Grantland Rice as the best small college team in the nation.

After graduation, he was a high school history and government teacher for 37 years.

He also coached high school sports for 34 years, including a highly successful stretch at

Mannington High in football, basketball and baseball. In the middle of his time as an educator, Brummage served in the U.S. Armed Forces and saw combat duty with the 804th Tank Destroyer Battalion.

Local and Highland County halls of fame. Cook coached basketball, baseball, softball and golf during a 51-year period and was recognized with the Naismith Hall of Fame Meritorious Service Award in 2015.

two-time All-Conference First Team Selection and was selected to play for the Athletes in Action International Basketball team in the summer of 1978.

After graduation, Crump served as a high school teacher and coach. She coached Paint Branch High School to a pair of state championships in women's basketball and received the STAR award for teaching and Top Honors Award for Teaching Excellence at Paint Branch.

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In the 1950s, he spent time as He was inducted into the head coach at Salem College.

Ohio Girl's Fast Pitch At the end of his career, West Softball Coaches Association Virginia Governor Arch Moore Hall of Fame and is part of awarded him the Governor's Drake, a member of the basketball, football the only father/son pairing Medal for Outstanding Charles Brummage, ’36. and baseball teams, was inducted into the Hall in the Ohio Interscholastic Contributions to Athletics & of Fame posthumously. A four-year starter on Athletic Administrators Education in West Virginia. the hardwood, he led Association Hall of Fame with the Senators in scoring Cook is a four-year letter winner for the his son, Tim. Cook served on in three seasons and led Senators basketball and baseball teams. He Leesburg Village Council for five D&E to the Conference scored 984 career points on the hardwood, years and as mayor of Leesburg Championship in the averaging 12.1 points per game for his career. from 2008 to 2011.

1934-1935 season, On the baseball garnering All-Conference Crump was a member diamond, Cook and All-Tournament of the basketball and holds the single Team honors. tennis teams, and the game record for 1,000-Point Club for strikeouts with 17 Drake is a member of the Women's Basketball, against AldersonDavis & Elkins College finishing with 1,181 Broaddus College.

Basketball 1,000-Point career points, including He was named the Club, finishing his career 451 career field goals and D&E Male Athlete with 1,058 points. A Ed (Gutowski) Drake, ’37. a 12.7 scoring average of the Year in his captain on the basketball during her time with the junior season. and football teams, he garnered All-Conference Senators. She shares the single-game honors in football in 1936.

Following record for free throw percentage, graduation, Cook making all 10 of her attempts in a Upon graduation, Drake taught high school served as an Karen 'Kaycee' Crump, ’81.

1981 game. physical education for more than 30 years in educator, coach and Pennsylvania. He also served as a Staff Sargent Crump was also the WVIAA Conference athletic director. He is a member, as either a in 1943 during World War II. Leader in assists in the 1980-1981 season, a player or coach, in Jeffersonville High, Fairfield

Student-athletes and teams were honored by the Athletic Department at the end of the 2016-2017 year during a night at the DESPY Awards and Hall of Fame ceremony. Award recipients are, from left, Kaitlyn Buoni, Joe Carroll Leadership Award; Jay Kilpatrick, Freshman Athlete of the Year; Laura Fermosel, Female Athlete of the Year; Allie Lapallo, Female Academic Athlete of the Year; Brandon Sellers, Male Academic Athlete of the Year; Matt Zorn, Joe Carroll Leadership Award; and David Magda, Freshman Athlete of the Year. Not pictured is Male Athlete of the Year Lukas Grosse-Puppendahl who graduated in December 2016 and is currently playing soccer professionally in Germany.

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ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES 1949 During D&E’s alumni and friends trip through Florida this spring, Marion Brady and his wife, Joy, were able to attend the gathering in DeBary. On the return trip up the Atlantic coast, Wendy Morgan, ’12, director of alumni engagement and support, stopped to see them at their home in Cocoa, where she presented Marion with his Half-Century Club medallion.

Joy and Marion Brady, ’49. See 1949.

1953 Charles R. Leary, and his wife, Juanita, Dayton, Ohio, live in a lovely in-law suite with deer, squirrels and birds in the backyard near their church and shopping. Charles has 30,000 genealogy entries on Ancestry.com on the public family tree for “John Leary 1745-1839 RW Veteran by Charles R. Leary.”

Mike Linkovich, Brunswick, Maine, celebrated his 95th birthday on February 2.

to D&E as a senior that he met Tish when they appeared in the College’s production of “Pygmalion.” Tish played Eliza and John played her father, Alfred Doolittle. For the next 63 years, they would “share the stage,” without ever upstaging each other. For many years, John and Tish would share their love of West Virginia and D&E with their children and their families: Tara McKenzie Sandercock, ’80, and husband Steve Sandercock, ’82, Greensboro, N.C.; Shawn McKenzie, ’84, Stevenson, Md.; Scot McKenzie, ’96, Washington, D.C.; and Mark Skye McKenzie, Los Angeles, Calif. Tish writes they would often return to visit friends and family, restoring their souls and recapturing the joy of their days at D&E. Currently, the McKenzie legacy at D&E continues. On John’s 75th birthday, a bagpiper played in his honor. This inspired John’s then 5-year-old cousin, Bryan LaFollette, to take up the “pipes.” Bryan is now a student at D&E and Pipe Sergeant with the West Virginia Highlanders of Davis & Elkins College. Tish invites all who knew and loved John to consider making a gift in his memory to the D&E theatre program.

1956 Peggy Bear Haney, Odenton, Md., sends congratulations to all of D&E and new President Chris Wood. Exciting times for D&E! On a return trip to good ole D&E this spring, good friends Franklin Kittle, Bradenton, Fla., Marion Brady, ’49, and his wife, Joy, Cocoa, Fla., found themselves being part of the Almost Alumni Reception hosted by the National Alumni Council for juniors and seniors on May

12. It was during the reception that students and alumni were able to celebrate with Frank as he received his Half-Century Club medallion.

In July 2016, Frederick R. Miller and his wife, Mary, Verona, N.J., celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Sadly, Mary, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, ended her valiant battle on January 31, 2017.

Dick and Judy Miller Stoeltzing, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. See 1960.

1957 Following graduation from D&E, Harry Van Wagner, Lakeville, Conn., served three years in Tripoli, Libya in the United States Air Force.

Harry’s first novel “Truth?,” published in 2011, related several episodes of his service life as well as the geography from his tours of duty.

Harry shares how fortunate he was to have been a student of Dr. Charles Albert, who was a wonderful and insightful person, and how very sad he was to learn of the passing of his friend Norman Lohn in 1987.

1959 Sally Perry Estes and her husband, Tom, celebrated 60 years of marriage in August. Sally shares, “Life in Austin, Texas, is good!”

Don Hauck and his wife, Mary, Seven Lakes, N.C., became great-grandparents to Zephaniah James Torres on August 1. “ZJ,” as Don calls him, weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces.

A D&E Love Story. The late John McKenzie, ’55, and Tish Davis McKenzie, ’55 - then and later. See 1955.

1955 Tish Davis McKenzie, Greensboro, N.C., shares that on June 8, 2017, her husband, John McKenzie, took his final bow at the age of 87.

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President Chris A. Wood with Franklin Kittle, ’56, receiving his Half-Century Club medallion. See 1956.

1960 In June, Richard “Dick” and Judy Miller Stoeltzing, ’63, Sacramento, Calif., flew to Paris and took a Viking River Cruise down the Seine. During their trip, they enjoyed seeing the Eiffel Tower and King Richard the Lionheart’s castle. One of the highlights of their trip was to walk on Omaha Beach during low tide, as they remembered the events of June 6, 1944.

25-plus years, and coached two semi-pro baseball teams for 20 years. In his free

time, Shelly enjoyed being a volunteer as creator and editor of a 48-page publication, selling ads and writing articles for their local newspaper, for which he shares his favorite column was as a restaurant reviewer in New Jersey.

Jane was a school teacher, then vice president of Elias Associates Inc. They have successfully transitioned into their adult community of people age 55 and older, where Jane served as president for 10 years. Jane now serves as president of the Women's Club in Cranbury, N.J., plus, is the “Queen Mother” of the Red Hats Society.

Since retirement, Shelly has taken up golf and now plays two to three times a week. Jane and Celebrating 59 years together – Shelly, ’60, and Jane Chandler Elias, ’62. See 1960.

Sheldon “Shelly” and Jane Chandler Elias, ’62, Cranbury, N.J., met at D&E, dating for four years before getting married. They have now been married for 55 years, plus four years of dating for a total of 59 years together. They are enjoying retirement while traveling extensively all over the world. However, this is their second favorite activity, as being with family is first in their lives with three grown children, six grandchildren and, “we can hardly believe we have two greatgrandchildren!” Prior to retirement, Shelly spent 45 years as an entrepreneur of a multi awardwinning executive search firm, was recognized by the state of New Jersey as a certified high school basketball referee and baseball umpire for

Living large in California – George,’61, and Sheri Morgan; Don, ’62 and Maria Erhard Santamaria, ’63; and Phil, ’59, and Marilyn Inglee. See 1961.

Shelly enjoy returning to D&E for reunions along with their friends of 57 years. They also get together once or twice a year with a group of close college friends to enjoy friendships, memories and have a lot of laughs. “We have been blessed with a wonderful life and would attribute the foundation of this to D&E. Thank you Davis & Elkins and best wishes to all.”

1961 Living the dream in southern California, George Morgan and his wife, Sheri, Coronado, Calif; Don, ’62, and Maria Erhard Santamaria, ’63, San Diego, Calif.; and Phil Inglee, ’59, and his wife, Marilyn, Huntington Beach, Calif., get together often to remember D&E.

Gooooooo Senators! Two Senator Soccer Team Captains - Gary Horvath, ’62, and Tina Wullin, ’18. See 1962.

Louise McQuary, ’64, with Contessa S proprietor Kimberly Stainer. See 1962.

1962 Gary Horvath, Nellysford, Va., comes back to campus often to cheer for Senator soccer.

He is very proud of family friend and current senior, Tina Wullin, who is a member of the women's soccer team. Gary shares both he and Tina were Senator soccer team captains.

In June, Willard “Bill” and Louise DuBose McQuary, ’64, Elbert, Colo., were in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to celebrate their granddaughter Laura’s graduation from Cal Poly. While there, Laura took them on a tour of the town where they discovered the Contessa S, a vintage dress shop “for young girls and the young at heart.” While in the store, Louise was looking through a barrel filled with other vintage items and found a postcard of Graceland dated September 5, 1913, which at that time was the home of Senator Davis. Mailed from Elkins to “North East R. 2, Md.,” and finding its way to San Luis Obispo, Calif. When Bill and Louise explained the card’s significance to the proprietor, Kimberly Stainer, she gave the card to them.

1963 In September 2016, Dr. Andrew “Andy” Johanson Jr., and his wife, Wendy, Ambler, Pa., participated in a two-week medical mission trip to Venezuela with Rotaplast (Rotary International) for cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries. During this time, their team was able to do 100 surgeries with 149 procedures.

Wendy worked in the recovery room to help the patents recuperate, and Andy worked in the waiting room to help reduce the anxiety of the children and their parents, and helped transport the children into operating rooms.

Andy shared a couple of incredible stories.

One was about the medical team who created ears for two children who were born without ears. In another, a mother being escorted to her

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ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES 1965 Robert G. Smith, Arlington, Va., and S. David Brazer, are the co-authors of “Striving for Equity: District Leadership for Narrowing Opportunity and Achievement Gaps." Harvard Education Press published their book in 2016.

Wendy and Andy Johanson, Jr., ’63, on Rotaplast (Rotary International) trip to Venezuela. See 1963.

son’s recovery bed remarked, “That’s not my son,” as the post-surgery transformation was so incredible. He states the mission brought smiles to their faces as they experienced the uniting of parents and their children. This past spring, Andy and Wendy went on an impact cruise to Cuba and the Dominican Republic where they mixed and poured concrete for a home. They share how pleasurable it was to see the smile on the face of the owner after the concrete floor was finished. And, then on August 15, blessed with 14 grandchildren, a great-grandson, Carson, joined their family.

What a great year!

1964 In June, Cary Muldoon Hopwood, Elkins, traveled to Scotland with her sister and brother to explore their heritage. They had previously visited Ireland and Sweden to do the same.

Cary reports they were wonderful trips.

This spring, Hannah Palmer Snyder, Gwynedd, Pa., enjoyed a wonderful three-month cruise in the Pacific on the Queen Victoria.

Tim, ’66, and Suzy Swift with Dr. Gloria Payne.

See 1966.

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1966 On their last visit to campus in 2016, Gary “Tim” Swift and his wife, Suzy, Kilmarnock, Va., shared a nice time with Dr. Gloria Payne. Tim shares that Dr. Payne was one of his professors who inspired him to get his college education.

1967 John Addeo is entering his 12th year of retirement and LOVES IT! He spends time in San Francisco and at a second home in the wine country in Sonoma, Calif. John enjoys time with his wife, Barbara, and their family, especially their grandchildren Lauren, age 15, and Lucas, age 13.

John W. “Bill” and JoAnne Loeffler Kokie, Bel Air, Md., enjoy spending a lot of time at Delaware Beach with their three children, Beth, Kristin and Brian, and their seven grandchildren. Over the summer, Bill and JoAnne took a cruise to Italy and Greece, and then celebrated their 50th anniversary with a cruise to Bermuda.

Dr. George M. Lauderbaugh, Jacksonville, Ala., retired from Jacksonville State University where he was a professor of history. In May, George and Sue Salisbury Lauderbaugh, ’69, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a tour of Rome followed by a cruise of the Mediterranean, and during Homecoming 2017 they enjoyed visiting with their classmates.

The Rev. John Simpson, Irwin, Pa., has been a Presbyterian pastor since 1970.

He retired in 2011 after serving the West Hempfield Presbyterian Church for 33 years.

Since that time, he has served two other churches as their interim pastor. In July, John finished his time as interim pastor of the Level Green Presbyterian Church in Trafford, Pa., and is now retired again while he awaits the next interim pastor opportunity.

Harold A. “Bud” Weigle, and his wife, Shirley, have returned to Bud’s birth home area of Somerset, Pa. 1970 This year, the annual gathering of the “Gribble Girls” took place just outside of Westminster, Md., at Solace, the Bed & Breakfast. Mary Vine Langley, Surprize, Ariz.; Karen Freshour Chiochanyont, ’71, Hendersonville, Tenn.; Marti Chase Brown, ’72, Spring Grove, Penn.; Sue McCutcheon King, Stockton, N.J.; Susie Beamer Scott, Westminster, Md.; Janice Kemp Hutchison, Harrisburg, Va.; and Ellen Moore, Branchburg, N.J., enjoyed a wonderful time of playing games, talking, laughing and sharing memories.

The Gribble Girls - Mary Vine Langley, ’70; Karen Freshour Chiochanyont, ’71; Marti Chase Brown, ’72; Sue McCutcheon King, ’70; Susie Beamer Scott, ’70; Janice Kemp Hutchison, ’70; and Ellen Moore, ’70.

See 1970.

Greg Judge, Kent, Wash., has traveled extensively around the world during his careers as a military officer, meteorologist, project manager and university professor. Now retired, Greg is a published novelist times three. Greg’s fictional character, Schea Tailor, is the heroine in both “Schea - Young, Sweet and Deadly” and “Schea's Revenge - Bad Guys Never Learn,” in which Schea teaches the worst criminals around the world that they cannot hide or escape from her. In “Voyage to Secrets,” after losing her mother and brother in a boating accident, Willa and her father Dan, take off on a world sailing trip where they uncover enemies they never knew they had – finding danger and death at every turn. “Schea,” “Schea’s Revenge” and “Voyage to Secrets” are available on Amazon.com and Kindle.

Zeta sisters and life-long friends, Karen “Spanky” Schnepp Loughlin, ’71, Sue Kinsey Powell, ’69, and Suzan McClelland Bright, ’71. See 1971.

1971 In June, Suzan McClelland Bright, Springfield, Va., enjoyed a mini-reunion with her Zeta sisters, Karen “Spanky” Schnepp Loughlin, Hull, Mass., and Sue Kinsey Powell, ’69, Plymouth, Mass., during a sightseeing trip to Boston.

1972 Remembering Bob Nicoll. With a passion for linguistics and empowering language choices, Robert D. “Bob” Nicoll, Kalispell, Mont., focused his energies on studying the power of word choice or, the psychophysiology of words.

His book “Remember the Ice and Other Paradigm Shifts” conveys an easy, yet comprehensive, empowering word choice program that enhances communication skills with family members, friends, clients and coworkers, while “Exceptional Care for Your Valued Client” provides a paradigmshifting look at the world of customer service. Ever the philanthropist, both Bob and his wife, Nancy, having been blessed with Remembering Bob Nicoll, ’72.

See 1972.

receiving assistance at various times in their lives, founded the Life is For Giving Foundation in the spirit of giving back. Their main goals were to provide a “Moment of Joy” for terminally ill adults and to actively seek out and financially support local charitable organizations that “fly under the radar.” It was through the Life is For Giving Foundation and a charity partnership with Final Honors, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, along with national sponsors, ASEA, Cleveland Golf / Srixon and Four Peaks Brewing, that an epic golf marathon for veterans, Rounds FORE Warriors, took place. On May 24, 2015, Bob and three fellow golfers, along with two support team

members, teed off at Ko'olau Golf Course in Honolulu, Hawaii, playing a scramble round of golf on one course in each of the 50 states.

In 25 days (600 hours and 43 minutes), they finished at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Dedicated to serving veterans and their surviving family members, all of the donations received during the whirlwind golf marathon went directly to the charity partners, with a huge thank you to their national sponsors who made their trip possible. True to Bob’s belief in the power of words, he was in the process of writing his next book about the group’s adventure, in which he was to include 37 letters from veterans who had been received along the way. Sadly, before he was able to complete his memoirs, Bob passed away on June 7.

However, Bob’s story continues as his wife, Nancy, is in the process of donating all of Bob’s notes and memorabilia, collected and received, during the Rounds FORE Warriors trip, to the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Museum in New Jersey where they will be on permanent display.

The Honorable John A. Hutchison, ’72, First Lady Cathy Justice and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. See 1972.

On January 16 at 12:01 a.m., Raleigh County Circuit Judge John A. Hutchison, Beckley, W. Va., had the honor of swearing in longtime friend and high school classmate Jim Justice as governor of the great state of West Virginia. Both John and Jim attended Woodrow Wilson High School and played basketball together.

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D&E friends in Florida - Bruce, ’72, and Judi Atchison, ’74; Bob, ’72, and Ann Yutz, ’74; Patty Wagner Gow, ’73; and Joanna Crouse, ’73. See 1973.

1973 Venice, Fla., was the place for a mini D&E reunion in April at the home of Joanna Gellas Crouse. Those attending were Bruce, ’72, and Judi Riddle Atchison, ’74, Allison Park, Pa.; Bob, ’72, and Ann Gilbert Yutz, ’74, Greensburg, Pa.; and Patty Wagner Gow, Elkins, W.Va. In 2016, Jeffrey F. Krizan published his book, “My Juxtaposition: Not Just Another Willy Loman.” As playwright Arthur Miller brought Willy Loman to the brink of despair and then self-destruction in “Death of a Salesman,” Jeff ’s story is one of hope rising from our personal shortcomings and challenges.

What happens when much that you believe in and hope for is “My Juxtaposition: Not Just Another Willy Loman,” by J. F. Krizan.

See 1973.

counter to the prevailing attitudes and actions of others? The larger the divide, the greater the juxtaposition for all those involved. The 60-some characters in “My Jux” are irrevocably bound together until a moral compromise is reached, leaving the reader with enduring musings into their own predisposition. The events spanning three generations seldom created personal affirmation for the story’s main character and drove others to selfdestruction. “My Jux” is available on Amazon. com and Kindle.

1974 Mary “Mickey” Owens, Fishers, Ind., retired on April 30, 2017, after 34 years with Roche Diagnostics. She joined Boehringer Mannheim in 1983 as an applications scientist for the Hycel 8600/8700. Through the years, Mickey served Roche in both local and global capacities as she worked on the only Hitachi system, the Hitachi 705; created and performed applications on competitors’ systems; participated in one of the first IndianapolisMannheim Applications group job exchanges, in which she spent a month working with the team in Mannheim while a German scientist worked with the team in

Indianapolis; performed a short stint as a scientist in analytical services; worked as an instrument support analyst in which she was responsible for local and global system software evaluations; and partnered with Global Systems Integration on countless product launches. At the time of her retirement, Mickey was a regional system support engineer. As an outdoor enthusiast, Mickey and others championed plans to save several mature trees that have since become a focal point of the Roche Employee Park, helping to establish a solid framework on which current campus green efforts continue. Colleagues from across the globe who worked with Mickey found her to be a visible and friendly life force, benefiting from both the knowledge and the humor she shared with them over the course of her career – plus they say she was a “fierce” competitor participating in the Roche intramural volleyball and softball leagues for many years.

Congratulations, Mickey!

1977 After 36 years, Barbara Barosa, East Setauket, N.Y., retired from teaching, during which she was the local teacher union president for 18 years.

Sue Ososki Reich lives in Lancaster, Pa., and works as a laboratory scientist.

1978 A Tau Kappa Epsilon mini-reunion found Dave Rogers, Morristown, N.J.; Andrew “Drew” Malfi, ’77, Mays Landing, N.J.; John Entzminger, ’77, Perth Amboy, N.J.; and Dave Wantuch, ’77, Spotswood, N.J., getting together for good times, memories and a Phillies game.

1979 Robert “Rob” and Jennifer Liveright Murphy, ’81, Stanardsville, Va., are grandparents. Their oldest daughter, Megan, has two children, Tucker is 3 years old and Ellie is 1 year old. Rob continues to work in development for three retirement communities and Jennifer just completed her 33rd year of teaching.

Good times with good friends! Drew Malfi, ’77; John Entzminger, ’77; Dave Wantuch, ’77; and Dave Rogers, ’78.

See 1977.

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1982 Cindy Blough, Johnstown, Pa., would like to thank the late Professor Studenmund for teaching her to “begin plans for retirement on your first day of work.” After 34 years in the financial industry, Cindy was fortunate to be able to retire early in August.

1984 Nancy Timpert-Semple and her husband, Tim, have lived in Colorado for 30 years. They love being close to the mountains and enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Nancy recently received her certification as a professional medical auditor and works for the University of Colorado Health Systems as an auditor in the coding department. “Life is good in Arvada, Colo.!”

1985 Marcella McDonnell Stevens, St. Louis, Mo., shares that her children are doing well.

Mimi, the oldest, continues to compete with her horses and graduated from college in May 2016, Katie is entering her senior year in college and is president of her sorority, Ellie is entering her sophomore year in high school and Mac is entering seventh grade. Marcella is thrilled sororities are back on campus at D&E. In November 2016, John and Mary Harvey Tadler, ’88, Pittsburgh, Pa., adopted their foster daughter, Corrina, and they are currently fostering to adopt another child who turned 1 year old in July. Their daughter, Molly, loves being a big sister. John is currently in his 25th year with the Allegheny County Police Department.

1991 James “Chris” Toner and his wife, Lori, Parsippany, N.J., are the proud parents of John Christopher Toner, born June 23, 2017.

The Owsianiecki-Hartmann wedding party, from top, left to right, Kate Tipton, ’09; Caryn Seward Eckley, ’08; Cecily Collins Groves, ’10; Mary Miskel Belanger, ’08; Angel Godfrey Loudin, ’08; Trista Rager, ’08; Megan Winterton Grimm, ’10; Taylor Curtis, ’08; Kimberlee Davis McCloud, ’09; Kathryn Hamilton, ‘11; Brandie Ward, ’11; and the bride, Katie Owsianiecki Hartmann, ’08. See 2008.

1996 2008 Jason Headley, San On April 23, 2016, Steve M. Francisco, Calif., is the Harvey and Mallory Ann writer and director of a Wiggs were married in an new film, “A Bad Idea Gone outdoor ceremony at Landfall in Wrong.” Soon to be released, Wilmington, N.C. Jason's film has already won On June 10, Kathryn “Katie” numerous accolades from Owsianiecki married Marc the Dallas International Film Hartmann at Tomasello Winery Festival (2017), nominated in Hammonton, N.J. Joining in for the Grand Jury Prize; the wedding celebration were dead CENTER Film Festival Baby John Christopher Toner, Kate Tipton, ’09, Pittsburgh, born June 23, 2017.

See 1991.

(2017), receiving the award Pa.; Caryn Seward Eckley, ’08, for Best Feature; and SXSW Frederick, Md.; Cecily Collins Groves, Film Festival (2017), nominated for SXSW ’10, Mount Nebo, W. V a.; Mary Miskel Grand Jury Award and receiving the award for Belanger, ’08, Washington, D.C.; Angel Special Jury Award. Called “a talent to watch” Godfrey Loudin, ’08, Buckhannon, W.Va.; by the Hollywood Reporter, Jason is currently Trista Rager, ’08, Wheeling, W. V a.; Megan writing an upcoming feature film for Pixar Winterton Grimm, ’10, Bainbridge, Animation Studios. To find out more, check N.Y.; Taylor Curtis, ’08, Adamsville, out Jason’s website, jasonheadley.com.

Ohio; Kimberlee Davis McCloud, ’09, 2005 Clarksburg, W.Va.; Kathryn Hamilton, Kristi Price Ward, and her husband, A.J., ’11, Silver Springs, Md.; and Brandie Ward, are the proud parents of their first child, Bryce ’11, Wheeling, W.Va. The happy couple now Michael Ward. Born February 15, 2017, at reside in Pleasantville, N.Y. 4:33 p.m., he weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces Stephen Engle is now the general manager and was 22 inches in length. Grandparents are for Two Brothers Self Service Dog Wash and Mike, ’75, and Robin Galford Price, ’73, more importantly married Crystal Partain in of Elkins. Auntie Erin Price and uncle Shawn October. Stephen and Crystal live in Norfolk, Price can’t wait for the spoiling to begin.

Va., with their two dogs, Opie, a Border Collie, Future D&E Senator, Bryce Michael Ward with grandma Robin Galford Price, '73. Congratulations to the Price and Ward families. See 2005.

and Pixie, a Pit Bull, and look forward to the arrival of a third puppy soon.

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ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES W. Knight Henderson recently opened his Dog Bicycles. Located in the Allegheny West interns for Lee Street Theatre’s two summer own insurance agency, The Henderson Group, neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Peter, Nathan productions of “Big Fish: The Musical” and LLC, in Lewisburg, W.Va. Knight shares he is and bear dog Marley will be happy to set “Pride & Prejudice” in Salisbury, N.C. Emmett licensed in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland you up with a bike that fits all your was the stage manager and Pennsylvania, and needs. For more information, for “Big Fish: The offers many products check out their website Musical” and the including home, auto, beardogbikes.com. props master for life, farm and business “Pride & Prejudice.”

2013 insurance, as well as In August, Emmett Ann “Page” Turner annuities and retirement began a production married John Sullivan planning. Knight and management Yarbrough V on October 1, Rachelle Sprenkle internship with B 2016. They live in Poquoson, Henderson, ’06, are Street Theatre in Va., with their little English the proud parents of Sacramento, Calif. lab, Maverick. A teacher at twin boys, Kellan and Poquoson High School, Page Following graduation, Rylen, born February 8, is also the head coach for girls Kevin Bracy2016, and two Labrador varsity basketball and the Davis began his retrievers, Brodie, a Kevin Bracy-Davis. See 2017. assistant coach for softball. professional basketball Mrs. Page Turner Yarbrough, ’13. black Lab, and Briar, a career in Chile with Club Deportivo Colegio See 2013. yellow Lab. 2017 Los Leones de Quilpué (preseason), This past summer, Emmett Jaeger, Los 2010 and is now the newest member of Club Alamitos, Calif., was among four selected Peter Trigg and Nathan LaValla, ’08, Baloncesto Ciudad de Ponferrada in Spain. out of 200 applicants to serve as production both of Pittsburgh, Pa., are the owners of Bear Congratulations, Kevin!

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ALUMNI GIVING BACK

Humes Brings in Crew for Service Projects With more than 40 capital projects in the works throughout the summer, the maintenance, grounds and housekeeping staffs got a welcome surprise when alumna Emilie Humes, ’09, brought in a crew to lend a hand.

Humes, along with eight other members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mercer, Pa., were working with Tyrand Cooperative Ministries as part of their summer mission work when they saw a need to assist on campus. It was mission work with Trinity Presbyterian that first brought Humes to D&E in 2004 when she was housed on campus while volunteering in the Adolph community through Tyrand.

The next year she decided to call D&E “home” and was eager to play soccer under coach Mat Santoro.

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Alumna Emilie Humes, ’09, right, spreads some paint in Roxanna Booth Hall. Also helping with the project are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mercer, Pa., Jean Buchanan, Glenn Buchanan and Becky Humes.

“Fall in Elkins was a beautiful time to spend outdoors on the soccer pitch, and an added bonus was the winter season of snow sports at both Canaan and Snowshoe,” Humes said.

Her love for the College made her want to give back, she says, adding that the summer project also gave her a chance to share the beauty of Randolph County, community culture and Augusta with people from her hometown.

“I’m looking forward to returning to assist with service work in the community and on campus,” she said.

Photo by Chris Young

By Linda Howell Skidmore

The group’s work this summer included painting the primary and sorority lounges in Roxanna Booth Hall and installing new number plates on doors in Roxanna Booth Hall and Presidential Center.

Additional projects around campus completed

by D&E staff and made possible through the generosity of a donor included painting walls and refinishing floors in residence halls, purchasing new lounge furniture in Presidential Center and painting handrails and light posts.

ALUMNI UP-CLOSE

Three Bank Presidents Share D&E Alma Mater Davis & Elkins College has a strong presence in the financial sector with alumni serving as presidents of the three Elkins hometown banks. However, Nathaniel S. Bonnell, ’03, T. Richard “Dick” Harvey, ’78, and Mike Price, ’75, never thought they’d work in banking, much less lead an institution as president.

“During my four years at D&E, I was a baseball player and accounting and finance major,” said Harvey, president and chief executive officer of Mountain Valley Bank, N.A. “My baseball buddies would have laughed if I had told them I wanted to have a career that required wearing a necktie to work every day.”

Bonnell, president and chief executive officer of Citizens Bank of West Virginia, thought he would spend his career preparing taxes.

Price, president and chief executive officer of Davis Trust Company, always wanted to stay in his hometown. It was their total experience at D&E – beyond just their education – they say, that helped them make business connections and decisions that steered them into leadership roles.

“While attending Davis & Elkins College, Dr. Gloria Payne encouraged me to consider working part time for Citizens Bank to gain some experience that would qualify as an internship. Never did I imagine that internship would turn into my career,” Bonnell, said explaining he had planned to leave Elkins after graduation to work for an accounting firm.

“However, the bank president at the time asked me to consider staying at Citizens. It was the best decision I could have made.”

Bonnell was hired full time just after receiving his diploma and moved up the ladder receiving several promotions before being named to his current role earlier this year.

“Through D&E I gained an education that has led to a fulfilling career in my hometown,” Bonnell said. “Being a banker isn’t about making loans and generating deposits — it’s about improving one’s community by empowering entrepreneurs, making dreams like home ownership come true, and being a good neighbor.”

Photo by Chris Young

By Linda Howell Skidmore

Community connections have always been a priority for Price, and his interactions with local customers reinforced his desire to remain in Elkins. After a brief employment stint with The Kroger Company, Price was hired as the assistant trust officer at Davis Trust Company in 1977. Connections led back to D&E as the bank’s president at the time was alumnus and former Trustee Ralph Wilmoth, ’50.

Price’s career advanced through the years with a promotion to controller in 1983 and executive vice president in 1993. He assumed the role as president and chief executive officer on January 1, 1994.

Although Price attended D&E as a firstgeneration student, he has shared strong family ties to the College for decades. His wife, Robin Galford Price, ’73, has worked at the College since graduation and currently serves as executive assistant to the president, while their son, Shawn, is employed as food production manager at D&E. Their daughter, Kristi Price Ward, ’05, followed in her father’s footsteps and works at United Bank in Charleston, W.Va. Daughter Erin worked part time at D&E Dining Services through her college years and is employed with the Department of Forensic Sciences in Washington, D.C. Slated to retire at the end of December 2017, Price is most appreciative of the impact Davis & Elkins College has made on his life and his family.

For Harvey, it was three D&E professors – Jim Welshonce, David Harper and Payne – who made a profound effect during his college years and shared their wisdom throughout his career, especially when he returned to the classroom well after graduation.

After working at Citizens National Bank as an administrative assistant and learning many aspects of banking, Harvey realized if

he wanted to advance his career he probably needed to do something he had put off for more than 10 years.

“I decided to sit for the CPA exam,” Harvey said, adding that he needed to refresh some of his skills before taking the test.

It was back to his familiar D&E where he and about 10 other students enrolled in Payne’s evening CPA exam prep study course.

“It was an early version of distance learning, consisting of the class watching a series of VCR tapes with homework due between each session,” Harvey said. “I also studied every evening in the old D&E library, always claiming the same cubicle on the second floor.”

Not all of the students were as dedicated as Harvey and began dropping out of the class.

“One by one, everybody quit but me,” he said.

“It would have made sense for Dr. Payne to cancel the remaining classes, but she didn’t. In fact, she let me take the VCR tapes with me so I could hold my own classes at my discretion.

Without this thoughtful gesture of kindness from Dr. Payne, I don’t think I would have passed the CPA exam.”

In 1991, when the First National Bank of Parsons and Bank of Mill Creek were merging into Mountain Valley Bank, N.A., Harvey was named president.

“I don’t think that door would have opened for me had I not been a CPA,” Harvey said. “I often think back fondly on my time at Davis & Elkins College. Those days were truly special in so many ways, and helped to shape the person that I am today. I continue to stay in touch with many of my former baseball teammates. Two of them, Kevin Logan and Richard Daugherty, are also bank presidents in the Cumberland, Md., area.”

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PAST GATHERINGS & UPCOMING EVENTS Philadelphia April 22 was not only “Rome’s Birthday” at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, Pa., but it was the place to be for the Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter (alumni and friends in Delaware, south Jersey, eastern Maryland and the greater Philadelphia area). Many thanks to Beth Headley Robenolt, ’82, and Karen Kober Brown, ’84, for organizing a fun-filled day with a tour at Penn Museum of “Global Connections in the Ancient World,” followed by time at the Pepper Mill Café and gift shop, and ending with dinner at the New Deck Tavern. It was a great day full of memories and wonderful conversations. Those attending were Betsy Hauck, ’73; Beth Headley Robenolt, ’82, and her husband, Scott; Karen Kober Brown, ‘84, and her son, Travis; Ted Henry, ’81; Pat Castellano, ’55, and his wife, Marlene; David Hoag, ’81, and his wife, Lisa; Jeanne Fee, ’52; Andy Johanson, ’63; Wendy Morgan, ’12; and President Chris A. Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood.

Tri-State (Western Pa., Northern W.Va. and Eastern Ohio) Oliverio’s Ristorante on the Wharf, in Morgantown, W.Va., was the site for a dinner gathering of the Tri-State Alumni Chapter for western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and eastern Ohio on April 29. Many thanks to Janet Slaugenhaupt Toth, ’93, chapter organizer, for a great time with Mark Ruscello, ’06; Wendy, ’12, and Dwain Morgan; President Chris A. Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood; Cathy Ann Wilcox Peary; and Natasha Tallman Wamsley, ’09. Cathy Ann Wilcox Peary is the daughter of the late D&E basketball legend Paul Wilcox, ’59.

Indiana Immediately following D&E’s Commencement Ceremonies on May 20, President Chris A. Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood began a whirlwind trip to the Midwest. Beginning on May 21 in Indianapolis, Ind., Debbie Payne Fragale, ’81, coordinator for the Indiana Alumni Chapter, planned an evening full of Bavarian flair at The Rathskeller Restaurant. Set in the historic 19th century Athenaeum Building in downtown Indianapolis, Chris and Lisa joined Jill and Jim Queener, ’90; Peggy Owens, ’82, and her granddaughter, Gabby; Mickey Owens, ’74; Debbie Payne Fragale, ’81; and Director of Development Karen Wilmoth, ’83, for a wonderful evening of fellowship.

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Chicago The next day, May 22, it was onto Chicago, Ill., where Dr. and Mrs. Anthony “Tony” Kossiakoff, ’67, hosted a lovely dinner party at their home, Hutchin’s House in Hyde Park, as they gave a BIG welcome to President Chris A. Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood. Along with Tony and Susan Kossiakoff, others attending were Rebecca Dennis Klies, ’01; Sandra Lowe, ’68; David, ’71, and Debbie Helsing Williams, ’72; Eric and Johanna Zorn, parents of current student Ben Zorn, ’19; and Director of Development Karen Wilmoth, ’83. The final leg of the Midwest journey included a dinner gathering on May 23 in Ann Arbor, Mich., at Metzger’s German Restaurant. Area friends, David Reed, son of the late Jesse, ’52, and Elizabeth Reed; Jeff and Stephanie Kadel Taras, daughter of former D&E choir director Dick Kadel; and Jens and Fran Zorn, grandparents of current student Ben Zorn, ’19, joined President Chris A. Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood and Director of Development Karen Wilmoth, ’83, for another great evening of D&E memories.

Boston Sunday, September 10 found Director of Alumni Engagement and Support Wendy Morgan, ’12, and Senior Director of Institutional Advancement Cathy Nosel in Boston, Mass., for a conference. While there, they had the pleasure of having dinner with David Clapp, ’65, and his wife, Frances, and Leslie Morgan, ’80, at Legal Sea Foods in Cambridge. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and great food.

Save the Date for These Upcoming D&E Events!

May 4-6, 2018 Senator Nation Weekend May 6, 2018 Highlands Scholar Golf Classic

The Palmer Course, Stonewall Resort Roanoke, W.Va.

October 12-14, 2018 Homecoming

Alumni Chapters

For other events in your area, be sure to check the D&E website for these Alumni Chapters and Groups:

Virginia On June 3, the Virginia Alumni Chapter gathered at the Manassas National Battlefield Park for an afternoon picnic. Coordinated by Amanda Monroe, ’02, and Wendy Morgan, ’12, the day provided a wonderful opportunity to gather alumni and friends for food and fun, while meeting current and incoming D&E students and their families. Those attending were: Amanda Yeargan Monroe, ’02 and her husband, Kirk; Lauren Panell, ’16; Bill Turner, ’72, and Georgette Miller; Board of Trustees member David Rutherford and Pat Margulis; Suzan McClelland Bright, ’71; Rachel Hamm, ’15, and her father, Michael; Karen Kauffman Scherling, ’67; Mike Dakes, ’59, and his wife, Diane; Jeff Krizan, ’73, and his wife, Peggy; Sarah Nethery Scott, ’98; Steve McLeod, ’67, and his wife, Mabs, along with their son, Frank; Craig Hamilton, ’81; Sean “Yanni” Gallagher, ’99; Matt, ’87, and Michelle Sullivan Poland, ’88; Jeff Perry, ’03, and his wife, Erika; Bridget Nicholson, ’92; President Chris A. Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood; Wendy, ’12, and Dwain Morgan; and current student Emily Alexander and her sister, Hannah.

Incoming (now current) students with their families were: Emma Brown, Gabrielle Callow, Chase DeGrood, Maxwell Ginsberg, Hannah Hale and Natalie McAlonan.

California Bay Area Alumni Group Carolinas Alumni Chapter Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter Florida Alumni Chapter Indiana Alumni Chapter Highlands Alumni Chapter Maryland Alumni Chapter New York Metro Alumni Chapter Ohio Regional Alumni Chapter Tri-State Alumni Chapter (Western Pa., Northern W.Va. and Eastern Ohio) Virginia Alumni Chapter West Virginia Alumni Chapter Friends of Senator Soccer Nursing Alumni Council

Maryland Robin White Rybczynski, ’86, event coordinator for the Maryland Alumni Chapter, arranged for a fantastic day of activity on Sunday, June 4. Beginning with a leisurely tour of the grounds and mansion at Hampton National Historic Park, and ending with a wonderful dinner at Liberatore’s Ristorante in Timonium. It was a great time for all. Those attending were: Robin White Rybczynski, ’86; Peace Okoya, ’80, and her husband, Zeke; Brad Saul, ’92, and his wife, Carol; Claire Potter, ’17; Brandon Huang, ’16; Joan Larkin Huke, ’60; Marty, ’54, and Fran Villee Blendermann, ’54; Bill, ’73, and Nancy Rath Henderson, ’73; Judy Lynn Beckham Brewster, ’61; Anne Thommen-Rollins, and her two grandchildren; Drew Thommen, ’08; Sadie Hose; current student Rachel Pearlstein and her mother, Elaine; President Chris A. Wood and First Lady Lisa Wood; Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement Rosemary Thomas; and Wendy Morgan, ’12, and her husband, Dwain.

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he individuals listed below include members of the D&E family whose passing we have learned about within the last several months. We remember them here on behalf of all alumni and friends of Davis & Elkins College.

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1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950 1951 1951 1952 1953 1953 1954 1955 1955 1955 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1958 1958

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1962 Dorothy Jean "Gaby" Garner Ling,

June 8, 2017 Martha Wilkenson Sonner Mero, 1963 Daniel C. Beaver, March 19, 2017 March 18, 2017 Aileen Marteney Phares, February 12, 2017 1963 Gretchen E. Corban Coleman,

November 14, 2016 Eleanor J. "Jean" Bell Poling, 1964 James W. Crowl, May 5, 2017 February 9, 2017 Dorothy "Dotty" Easley Johnston Moore, 1965 David L. McConnell, August 8, 2017 March 9, 2017 1967 Norman A. Yeager, November 7, 2016 Virginia C. Payne, February 12, 2017 1968 Russell L. Allen, August 19, 2016, former Board of Trustees member Gloria A. Walther Caulkins, March 8, 2017 Lois A. Hadfield Knaggs, August 23, 2017 1968 John A. Burnett, April 15, 2017 1969 Thomas K. Sheldon, March 4, 2017 Mary F. Broschart Lanford, March 27, 2017 1970 Katherine Kyle Bowden, December 9, 2013 Robert Duncan, August 24, 2011 1972 Robert D. "Bob" Nicoll, June 7, 2017 John Green, July 19, 2015 1973 Thomas E. Douglass, August 11, 2017 James H. “Hap” Huey, July 31, 2017 1973 Thurlow A. "Ted" Pruyne, II, April 17, 2017 Elizabeth Price McLaughlin, January, 1994 1975 Robert A. Line, December 19, 2016 John A. Muntz, February 7, 2017 1977 Randy J. Marson, September 6, 2014 James K. Phares, March 25, 2017 1983 Scott R. Burgoon, August 7, 2017 Robert T. Carney, February 26, 2017 1990 Louella J. Fike McElrath, April 7, 2017 Richard P. Mays, June 12, 2017 1999 Sheila J. Maxson, January 21, 2013 Marilyn C. Brown Hamelman, July 2, 2017 Nancy Hugart Greer, March 22, 2017 FRIENDS & FAMILY Roger M. Nulton, August 27, 2017 Kenneth A. Burris, March 14, 2017, David R. Hoffman, March 7, 2017 Former Development Office employee Robert G. "Bob" Bender, August 29, 2017 Gatewood "Peg" Dorothy Tacy Carr-Godwin, March 14, 2017 Feore DeMario, June 4, 2017 Former student Paul R. "Bob" Macklin, August 25, 2017 Oleg Jardetzky, January 10, 2016 John J. McKenzie, June 8, 2017 Friend of D&E William R. "Bill" Scott, April 16, 2017 Sandra K. Lewis, February 7, 2017 James Q. Huey Jr., August 13, 2017 Former coordinator of High Risk Freshman Program Bruce Teter, June 12, 2017 Stanford C. Mills, September 12, 2017, Mary Mayo Blanks, November 7, 2016 Friend of College Barry E. Blacka, July 8, 2017 Phyllis L. Shirkey Smith, May 29, 2017 Former student Joan C. Gordon Leibowitz, November 29, 2010 Isabella M. Stalnaker, April 22, 2017 James "Randy" Darkey, March 2, 2017 Member of D&E College Aid Herbert N. Wallace, March 7, 2017 Robert L. Stover, April 29, 2017 Former student Betty E. "Fletch" Fletcher Ruddle, May 3, 2017

DR. ALEX E. BOOTH JR.

Former Trustee

Dr. Alex E. Booth Jr., a former member of the board of trustees and resident of Stuart, Fla., died in his home on August 17, 2017. He was 93.

Booth was born September 21, 1925, in Kenova, W.Va., the only child of Alex Sr. and Roxanna Booth. As valedictorian of Kentucky Military Institute, he received a prestigious appointment to become a West Point Cadet at age 17. After transferring to the University of Chicago in 1945, he learned of his father's debilitating illness and left the University.

In one year he had completed what would ordinarily be a four-year degree track. Booth received a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from the University of Chicago, graduating in 1946 with honors.

Booth returned home to run the family coal business and by the time he turned 25, he had built a multimillion dollar corporation, serving as president of the Booth Coal Company and the Wise County Coal Corporation.

Recognizing the importance of education to lift people out of poverty, he established the Booth Scholars program and contributed millions of dollars for scholarships at Davis & Elkins College and two other colleges.

Booth served D&E on the Board of Trustees from May 1974 to June 1977, and again from May 1983 to June 1993. In the 1980s and 1990s he provided several generous gifts to Davis & Elkins that resulted in the naming of Roxanna Booth Hall for his mother and Booth Library in honor of his family.

He also provided support to ministries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), hospitals, senior living facilities, arts organizations and indigenous missionary efforts in Africa.

Booth received an honorary Doctoral Degree from Davis & Elkins College in 1993. “Walk Faster, Alex,” a book about his extraordinary life authored by his wife, Katherine, is available in Booth Library.

To include the passing of an alumni, friend of the College or former employee in the next edition of Forward, please call Director of Alumni Engagement and Support Wendy Morgan at (304) 637-1341 or email her at morganw@dewv.edu.

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C. JOSEPH MARTIN

Former Professor and Director of the William James Center C. Joseph Martin, a former professor and director of the William James Center and resident of Goshen, Ind., died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. He was 85.

Martin’s career at D&E spanned from 1968 to 1980. He served as a pastor, counselor, professor of psychology and director of the William James Center.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical literature; master’s degree in Christian education, theology and special education; an Ed.D. in education and a Doctor of Ministry.

CAROLYN T. CHURCH

Former Employee

Carolyn T. Church, 69, a former executive secretary and administrative assistant at D&E and resident of Valley Bend, W.Va., passed away at home on Friday, August 18, 2017. She had been in declining health, but her death was unexpected.

Carolyn was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1966 and graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. She worked for Davis & Elkins College, first as an executive secretary in the Dean of Faculty's Office, from 1984 until 1997. In 1999, she returned to Davis & Elkins as an administrative assistant in the Student Life Office and retired in June 2011.

Memorial donations may be made in Carolyn's name to: The Ross Chair in History and Humanities at Davis & Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241.

EDWARD M. MCFARLANE

Former Director of Athletics, Coach and Professor Edward M. McFarlane, a long-time member of the Davis & Elkins College community, died on August 26, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 77.

McFarlane began his career at D&E in 1972 as director of athletics, head basketball coach and assistant professor of physical education. He founded the Davis & Elkins College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1974 and was inducted in 2000. He provided the athletic leadership that developed nationally ranked teams and a winning percentage of 0.767 for all Davis & Elkins athletic teams in 1980-1981. McFarlane remained at the College until 1988 when he assumed a position at the Blue Ridge School in Dyke, Va., as director of development.

McFarlane’s wife, Nancy, who survives, also worked for the College from 1975 to 1988.

He received his B.S. from Slippery Rock University, M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh and his Ed.D. from West Virginia University.

FRED DICKERSON

Former Director of Athletics and Coach Fred Irvin "Silent Fred" Dickerson, a former athletic director and resident of Mars Hill, N.C., passed away August 21, 2017 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, N.C. He was 106.

Dickerson served as director of athletics and physical education and men’s basketball coach at D&E from 1941-1942.

Named in his honor is the Fred I. Dickerson Athletics Complex at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. Dickerson was a graduate of Reidsville High School, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Davidson College, and his Master of Science degree from Louisiana State University. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

ROBERT WALTER "BOB" AGEE

Former Trustee

Robert Walter "Bob" Agee, 88, a former member of the Board of Trustees and resident of Huntington, W.Va., died Thursday, August 3, 2017, in Huntington.

Agee served D&E on the Board of Trustees from May 1986 to June 1996.

Agee was a graduate of Woodberry Forest School and Princeton University and an officer in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1956. He retired as executive vice president and secretary of Heiner's Bakery. He had also served as vice president of Frederick Holding Company, a member of the board of directors of Huntington Federal Savings and Loan, past president of Stella Fuller Settlement, an active worker with Contact of Huntington, past vice president of Agee Department Stores, Bankers Corporation and Security Realty Co., past president of WV Bakers Association and past Major Gifts Division chairman of the United Way. Agee was also a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder.

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with Lee Wittekind

By Jess Wilmoth

Every morning , Lee Wittekind sets aside time for himself to do a devotional. After that, the senior from Marietta, Ohio, never knows what the day will hold. In his own words, he is “all over the place.” In between classes he finalizes the details of a student event, devours a quick bite to eat, studies for an upcoming exam, prepares a meeting agenda – the list goes on and on. But, if you don’t see him rushing around campus, you’ll be sure to find him in the great outdoors. The Student Assembly president and adventure recreation major tells us about his journey…

You’re now Student Assembly president at D&E, but let’s start with how you got to this point. When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I was one of those kids who changed plans almost daily. The general theme, though, was that I wanted to be a soldier. I would always dress up in muck boots, camo shorts, bucket hats and tank tops. No matter if it was 100 degrees outside, I’d be out there with a bug box, walkie-talkie and radio. I had the full getup and was always ready to go on some adventure. As I spent more time in the outdoors, I realized that I could actually have a career in something outside.

Now that you’re a little older, what is your career goal?

My ultimate career goal is to know God and make God known. I believe that God has called me during my college career to ministry.

I think He is calling me to lead in some type of way. I’m not sure how yet, but I believe that I’m called to serve others and to serve God. So that is what I plan on doing. And whatever that means is ok with me.

As Student Assembly president you’re leading the entire student body of Davis & Elkins College. Aside from being called to lead, and wanting to be a soldier, what made you interested in the position?

At first I didn’t want to run. It was so far off my radar. I always heard it was such a busy job and I was very hesitant of doing anything with that sort of commitment. And I didn’t think I was qualified for it. MJ, who was the president last year, and Mark, who was the treasurer and also my Sig Ep brother, talked to me about it after a Student Assembly meeting. They said 36 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward

they thought I could do a good job. I probably had one of those dumbfounded looks. I took some time to pray and think about it. I ended up feeling like God was pushing me in that direction, like He kind of had been my whole life. So as my sophomore year was ending, I started to understudy MJ and step into this roll.

Now that you’re in the role, what’s the most important impact you think you can make?

I think the best thing I can do in Student Assembly is just love others. Serving by providing an atmosphere in which the freshmen coming in feel welcome, feel excited and that they have their own motivation to do things they once never thought they could. And to help people make a change. I want to leave D&E better than the way I found it. I think the best thing I can do this year is to educate people on how to get involved, why they should get involved and to instill that inside them. The more you get involved in the D&E community, the more you fall in love with it. D&E is what you make it. It wasn’t until I got involved, started making changes and saw the progress that I really felt like I was making a difference.

Photo by Chris Young

Leading the Way

This year the College brought back Woods Orientation. How did you get involved with that project?

I heard about it from some alumni and they were talking about how they used to go on white water rafting trips and hiking trips. I understood it as the event that started off their whole college experience, how they made some of their best friends. My question was, “why don’t we have this anymore?” I’m all about the outdoors and all about people getting together and making a beautiful experience and making memories. So that’s what sparked my interest.

If I wanted to do anything, it would be to help bring back this orientation.

Why do you think it’s an important experience?

I think the reason I really wanted to make it happen was because I didn’t have that experience when I was a freshman. I think that it’s something I would have totally wanted to do. I wanted to break up some of the stigmas

or clique-y-ness that can happen in the first couple weeks of school. There is something about nature that makes people open up and it is somewhere where almost anyone can have a beautiful experience. I thought freshmen would really benefit from that having something that they could remember for the rest of their lives, and that’s what was started this year with Woods Orientation.

From running around in your backyard as a child with walkie-talkies to leading a group of D&E freshmen on a hike for Woods Orientation, you’re always on an adventure.

How would you describe your connection with the outdoors?

I’ll give you the philosophical reason. I believe that man was created from Earth. We are all from the earth – to the earth we came and to the earth we will return. There is some kind of spirit inside of us that knows that this is where we were made. There is something inside of us that yearns for the outdoors.

The outdoors is where I go. I’ve always been comfortable in the outdoors. I could just sleep outside in a hammock and I would be fine. A little bit of adventure is the spice of life. It adds that little bit of panache.

To learn more about Lee’s adventures, including how he ended up at D&E and what some of us might consider to be a pretty crazy trip into the wilderness (sorry, mom, you might not want to watch), visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ davisandelkins1 for the full interview.

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Photo by Wendy Morgan

Woods Orientation Returns

Above: Displaying their D&E pride at the 2017 Woods Orientation are, from left, front row, Sora Sekiguchi and Pedro Gaspar; back row, Thomas Allen, Brett Miller, Ricard Marsal Castan, Lee Wittekind, Maddy Brown and Lydia Nelson.

Right: The incoming class of 1985 enjoys the great outdoors at Woods Orientation.

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ff-campus study took on a new dimension in September 1972 when a group of freshmen participated in the traditional College orientation session in a heavily wooded section of the Monongahela National Forest, according to Forward magazine published in July of that year.

The article describes “Orientation in the Woods” as “a voluntary two-day hiking and camping excursion.” Teams of approximately 20 freshmen, accompanied by faculty members and upperclassmen, attended briefing sessions on college traditions, policies and regulations at their campsites.

“There are several purposes for this type of orientation,” Dennis Lindberg, a former assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, and originator of the program, explained in the article. “It is obviously not meant to be a survival program. But it will

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The optional program returned with the 2017 fall semester and was designed to offer new students the opportunity to meet fellow first-year classmates and upper class student guides while spending quality time in the majestic mountains of West Virginia.

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By Linda Howell Skidmore

give freshmen who are mostly from urban and suburban areas a feel for the natural environment, and it will provide an entering ritual similar to commencement, which is a departing ritual.”

“Woods Orientation,” as the session later became known, continued well in the 1980s.

The optional program returned with the 2017 fall semester and was designed to offer new students the opportunity to meet fellow firstyear classmates and upper class student guides while spending quality time in the majestic mountains of West Virginia.

Shavers Fork Campground in Bowden served as home base for the students. Throughout the weekend they experienced the outdoors by watching the sunset from Bickle Knob, hiking to Bear Heaven Recreation Area for stargazing, exploring the Bowden Cave and floating on inner tubes down the Shavers Fork River. They were also treated to lunch and yard games at the home of Director of Alumni Engagement and Support Wendy Morgan, ’12, and her husband, Dwain.

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