Forward - Winter 2009 by Davis & Elkins College

WINTER 2009

FORWARD MAGAZINE

A New Dawn D&E Goes Global Soccer Seniors Leave Legacy Homecoming/Family Weekend Photos

“Only the dawn breaks for those who are awake.” On first reading, Mr. Emerson’s observation seems clear enough. I suspect though he had more in mind than mere consciousness that darkness is passing into light. These nine little words have intrigued me for many years. I hope they suggest something more for you as well, especially as they may relate to D&E. It would seem that to be truly “awake” one must be aware not only of what’s happening, but open also to new possibilities, even eager for the wonder and promise of what might potentially unfold. And if we’re alert and motivated we may possess a willingness – even commitment – to make the day count, and add up to something far beyond even our highest dreams. Throughout this issue of Forward, you will see the heightened sense of energy and new possibilities pervading the New Dawn at D&E. Everywhere there is a willingness – even eagerness – by all who care deeply for the place to do our own part in helping realize its full potential.

President "Buck" Smith at Hearthstone with students (front) Kay Eckerd, Heather Newhouse, Heidi Corll, (back) Laura Eversole, Tabby Winski and Matt Beziat.

And what might that be? None of us has a corner on the answer, of course. That’s why we need to hear your best thoughts of what our priorities and New Dawn possibilities should be for the long future. We really do want to hear from you. So please email your thoughts directly to me at buck@DavisAndElkins.edu. Meantime, we’ve got some immediate priorities and opportunities on which we need your urgent help: increasing enrollment, and gifts to the New Dawn Challenge (see page 10 for details). We are making huge progress on the enrollment front, with applications for next Fall running roughly 3 times that of either of the last two years.

This progress is due in large measure to the fact that those most serious about coming to D&E often have a personal connection with someone who knows the College: a current or recent student, an alumnus or alumna, grateful parents who have shared their enthusiasm. We invite you too to nominate at least one young man or woman for consideration by our admission team. He or she might be a relative, a neighbor, a member of your church. We’ll follow-up promptly and sensitively. And keep you posted. Just send their names and contact information to me at buck@DavisAndElkins.edu. The other area where we need your immediate help is your gift to the New Dawn Challenge through The D&E (Annual) Fund. We realize these are tough times on us all. And we’re not asking you to be so generous as to deny yourself or your loved ones necessities. But even in hard times we are enriched by and benefit from those causes and institutions that have touched our lives. To the degree that D&E has been and is such a factor in your life, we invite your thoughtful and generous support. Whatever the amount, our three anonymous donors will add 50%. A reporter called the other day from a statewide journal with the query: “What’s behind the ‘new day’ at D&E?” My immediate response was that folks seem to have discovered that “D&E” stands for more than “Davis and Elkins.” It also means “Discover Possibilities and Empower People.” Perhaps Mr. Emerson had that in mind as well. Best regards,

G. T. “Buck” Smith President

DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PAUL S. STIRRUP, ’60, CHAIR WENDELL M. CRAMER, ’59, VICE CHAIR JUNE B. MYLES, SECRETARY KAREN H. BERNER, ’64, TREASURER JOYCE B. ALLEN BRIAN D. BALL, ’84 JAMES BIALEK, ’74 HARRY W. BOGGS, O.D. PHILLIP BUSSEY, PH.D., ’63 THE REV. JOHN R. DAVIS PETER H. DOUGHERTY, ’75 NANCY EVANS-BENNETT, ’66 DAVID A. FARIS, M.D. KIMBERLY M. FARRY, M.D., ’85 JEROME A. HALPERIN JOHN H. HARLING, ’53 CHARLES E. HILL RICHARD M. HUGHES, III MELISSA H. LUCE, ’83 RUDY G. LUZZATTO, ’56 DEBORAH J. MADDEN JAMES S. MCDONNELL III HENRY M. MOORE, CHAIRMAN EMERITUS WILLIAM S. MOYER GARY W. NORTH, ’62 WILLIAM S. ROBBINS, ’56 SHERMAN S. ROBINSON, M.D., ’53 RONALD A. ROLLINS, M.D., ’57 THOMAS R. ROSS, II THE HON. DAVID A. RUTHERFORD G. T. “BUCK” SMITH JAMES W. SPEARS HENRY W. STEINBRECHER, ’71 WILLIAM H. SUDBRINK, ’59 L. NEWTON THOMAS, JR., CHAIRMAN EMERITUS JOSEPH M. WELLS III, CHAIRMAN EMERITUS C ARTER GILTINAN, TRUSTEE ADVISOR THOMAS J. “JACK” MARTIN, D.D.S., ’50, TRUSTEE ADVISOR THOMAS R. ROSS, PH.D., TRUSTEE ADVISOR

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News A New Dawn on Campus Highlands Scholar Program Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation Salzburg Global Seminar Troops to Teachers

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The New D&E Global Campus

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The New Dawn Challenge Three-Year $2.5 Million Challenge Myles Gift to Transform Campus Entry

EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR C AROL SCHULER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

4 About the College Focused on student success, Davis & Elkins College offers a personalized undergraduate education firmly rooted in the liberal arts tradition. Its academic programs include the traditional arts and sciences as well as preprofessional and professional studies. The College’s small size allows students to develop close relationships with members of the faculty and with each other that advance their academic and personal development. Related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), the College welcomes persons of all backgrounds and seeks to live according to principles consistent with humane traditions and its Judeo-Christian heritage. Davis & Elkins College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will practice equal opportunity in all aspects of its operation. Davis & Elkins College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, family status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991, the West Virginia Human Rights Act, and other applicable statutes. Inquiries concerning Title IX compliance should be referred to the College Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning Section 504 compliance should be referred to the Dean of Students. Inquiries concerning equal opportunity in personnel practices should be referred to the Director of Human Resources. ©2009 Davis & Elkins College

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Alumni Notes

In Memoriam On the Cover: Miss D&E Lisa Cancglin and Mr. Senator Daniel “Parker” Kwafo during Homecoming crowning ceremonies.

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ACommunity New Welcomes Dawn

Warm Welcome. Ann Rexrode, ’64, former D&E director of development research and a current volunteer, and Lisa Senic, ’90, administrative assistant to the vice president for college advancement, welcome “President Buck” outside Robbins Chapel on his first day in office.

“President Buck” Smith to Davis & Elkins

President G.T. “Buck” Smith and his wife, Joni Smith, officially joined Davis & Elkins College on July 1. The campus and the Elkins community have given him a warm welcome as he ushers in a New Dawn at D&E. Full House. Members of the campus and Elkins community filled Robbins Chapel for a first-day meeting with “President Buck.” He shared his vision and goals for D&E and set forth the College’s six “Rs” for the immediate future: Reduce expenses, Recruit students, Retain students, Raise operating funds, Renew academic programs, and Reach for new opportunities.

This Way. Vice President for Enrollment Management and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Wilson directs traffic, which now travels up the hill and follows the campus loop in a clockwise direction.

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Recruiting Fair. Randolph County High School students check out all that D&E has to offer in the McDonnell Center, which was chosen for this year’s County College Fair, sponsored by the State Higher Education Policy Commission. D&E Student Ambassador Joel Turley (blue shirt) was part of the admissions team that made the event a huge success. D&E hosted an admissions open house every weekend throughout the fall semester, one of many moves that have more than tripled applications for admissions.

We Scream. Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca prepares to serve free ice cream on campus, a new tradition for warmweather Fridays.

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Sign for Success. Two freshmen sign the Book of Matriculation, a new tradition that records the name of each entering student to D&E.

Student Action. Members of the D&E Women’s Soccer Team and many other students helped get the campus ready for the arrival of D&E students in August. Railings, residence halls, the dining hall, the Gate House, the Icehouse, and other areas on campus received updates and upgrades.

New Spirit. The College’s new Cheerleading Team is under the direction of Kara Fisher, manager of enrollment programs and events. Members include, front row, Lacy Levering and Megan Dulik; back, Katie Erhardt, Marina Pearse, Megan Winterton, Elizabeth Elza, Ashley Kimble and Katya Zabohonski. Not pictured, Kim Davis.

Friends give a boost. The Senator Booster Club is hosting game day events to bring fans and players together with leadership from Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca, chair and associate professor of health and physical education and assistant athletic director. Members Brenda and Bill Brown join DeLuca here during a pizza party they hosted at the D&E soccer fields. Keep track of the many exciting changes and activities at D&E. Sign up for our email newsletter by visiting the D&E Web site: www.DavisAndElkins.edu.

D&E on Facebook. The College launched a Facebook social networking site this semester. A growing fan base makes this a fun place to stay in touch with D&E, fellow alumni and friends. You can add comments, post photos and stay informed of what’s happening on campus.

Online Scrapbook! D&E’s new Flickr photo sharing Web site is a free service where you can find all kinds of D&E photos. Just go to www.DavisAndElkins.com to check it out.

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news Highlands Scholar Program Exciting new scholarship program helps students in seven area counties “President Buck” Smith has announced an exciting new program for graduating seniors from seven “Highlands” counties. Called the West Virginia Highlands Scholar Program, the scholarship provides a D&E education for a public school price! It’s open to any graduating senior with a 2.5 GPA or higher from Randolph, Upshur, Barbour, Pocahontas, Tucker, Pendleton and Webster counties, and provides an immediate $14,220 yearly scholarship to students who

qualify. Since its debut in July, the program has already increased the number of applications from the Highlands area by a factor of three. “The response from our area schools, parents and prospective students has been tremendous,” says Smith. “Many students want to stay close to home, but felt they had to go away to a state school to afford college. Now, our Highlands Scholar program lets them do both, by

matching the price of in-state tuition to West Virginia University. D&E has a long history of serving this area. This is just one more way we can serve its educational and workforce development needs.” If you know someone who qualifies, please suggest they contact the D&E Office of Admissions by calling 1-800624-3157, extension 1230 or writing admiss@davisandelkins.edu.

Photo: Dr. Nadeem Kahn

Three D&E Faculty Selected

for Salzburg Seminar Mellon Fellow Community Initiative Three members of the Davis & Elkins College faculty have received grant funding to attend the Salzburg Global Seminar Mellon Fellow Community Initiative at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria, in January. Dr. Kisor Chakrabarti, provost and dean of faculty; Ms. Judith Bertenthal Smith, assistant professor of psychology; and Ms. Denice Reese, assistant professor of

nursing, were selected based on their proposal to develop a plan to pull global efforts at D&E into a coordinated, sustainable initiative and, in particular, develop international health care issues courses that have on-campus, domestic, and international components. The international components will be built on established networks in Mexico, India, and South Africa.

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The faculty participants foresee that, on campus, a result of this project will be more globally aware faculty and students, and graduates positioned to understand, respond to and thrive in a global economy. They also proposed extensive collaborative opportunities with fellow schools within the Appalachian College Association, which also seek to enhance global awareness within rural areas.

news Davis & Elkins College has been selected as a strategic partner with the Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation (ALEF), which was founded by retired four-star General and native West Virginian Robert “Doc” Foglesong. The general announced D&E’s selection at a meeting that included, from left, D&E President G.T. “Buck” Smith, Joni Smith, D&E Trustee Joyce Allen, ALEF Resource Development Director Pamela Scaggs, and Foglesong.

Appalachian Leadership & Education Foundation Selects Davis & Elkins Foglesong Names D&E First Private College Partner The Appalachian Leadership & Education Foundation has selected Davis & Elkins College as its newest partner for the ALEF College Fellowship Program. Founded by retired four-star general and native West Virginian Robert “Doc” Foglesong, the program provides full scholarships to partner schools for a select group of academically qualified West Virginia high school graduates with leadership potential. Foglesong announced the selection at a recent meeting with D&E President G.T. “Buck” Smith and D&E Trustee Joyce Allen and her husband, John. “We are honored that Davis & Elkins has accepted our invitation to help advance leadership development in West Virginia,” said Foglesong. “The College’s personal attention to each individual student is very compatible with the Foundation’s expectations. “ALEF offers talented young men and women of West Virginia an extraordinary opportunity,” Foglesong added. “We make it possible for these students, who find college financially challenging, to join a fellowship which includes a full scholarship accompanied by a leadership and character development curriculum and meaningful activities throughout the four-year scholarship.” ALEF’s goal is to develop young men and women into skilled citizens and future leaders for Appalachia and the nation. Its core values are to develop a sense of integrity, instill an ingrained belief in service before self, and guide fellows to strive for character, leadership, and technical excellence.

President Smith called the program a breakthrough opportunity for students applying to D&E. “This program will benefit our new freshmen as well as our larger campus community. Already, we are reaching out to student leaders through our Highlands Scholar Program. The ALEF scholarship and curriculum promise to enhance further the many ways we provide and develop the leadership potential of our students, while at the same time making a private college education affordable to deserving students.” Applicants for the ALEF scholarship program at D&E must be a graduating high school senior; have a completed FAFSA form; achieve a 2.8 GPA or higher; exhibit character and leadership skills through academic or athletic extracurricular activities; express an interest to remain in West Virginia following graduation; and be accepted to Davis & Elkins College. ALEF Fellows who study at Davis & Elkins may major in any academic field. They also will attend ALEF classes specially designed to develop character and leadership skills. ALEF receives support from the Benedum Foundation, Francis Foundation, Hamilton Foundation, Huntington Foundation, Verizon Foundation, and 201 corporations and private individuals. Now entering its fourth year, ALEF has impacted more than 3,000 K-12 students across West Virginia. For more information on ALEF, go to www.alefwv.com.

Troops to Teachers D&E Education Department selected for Key Veterans Program Troops to Teachers is a U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed. It provides referral assistance and placement services to certified teacher-education programs, including D&E’s Education Program. Troops to Teachers helps transfer the professional leadership skills of military service to our public schools and enhances diversity of the public school workforce. According to information from the Troops to Teachers Web site, 82 percent of teachers entering the program are male, a direct contrast to the country’s overall teaching force. Moreover, nearly half of the “Troops teachers” are teaching in senior high schools, and a majority teach “highdemand” subjects, such as math, science and special education. Research shows that 97 percent of “Troops teachers” would recommend the program to someone else. If you or someone you know would like to learn more, go to www.DavisAndElkins.edu/education/ index.cfm.

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College Builds New International Program International Conferences, Recruiting and Study Abroad Programs Bring Attention to D&E Davis & Elkins College is focusing new energy on its international programs. From student recruitment to hosting international conferences on campus, D&E is building an international reputation through its new Center for Spirituality, Ethics, and Global Awareness, which was established to promote multi-cultural understanding and appreciation. Leadership for the College’s international efforts comes from Dr. Chandana Chakrabarti, who was named Dean of Academic Centers and International Studies by President Smith in August. Her focus is on identifying and developing new opportunities, says Smith, including building new programs in distance learning, online courses and satellite academic centers in the United States and abroad, as well as in international studies. “She is an academic entrepreneur,” says Smith, “and represents the sixth “R” in our New Dawn vision, which stands for Reaching for New Opportunities.” D&E’s Center for Spirituality, Ethics and Global Awareness is helping to coordinate study abroad trips to India, Mexico, and the Galapagos Islands during Winter Term and D&E’s spring semester. Classes offered through the Nursing and Psychology departments are traveling to San Miguel, Mexico, while an Environmental Science course is off for the Galapagos Islands. The trips are open to students from all majors. “Encounter India,” a summer program, will take students to see the Taj Mahal, ancient Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic architecture, the Gandhi Memorial, and more. Alumni are encouraged to participate.

Here students Parker Kwafo (Ghana), center, and brothers Ahmad and Abdulrahmad Al-Humaid (Saudi Arabia) pose in traditional dress at the International Dinner.

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New initiatives Dr. Chakrabarti has developed already include three international professional conferences – two on the D&E campus and one in Kolkata, India. Other events include a community celebration of the Indian Festival of Lights, “Diwali,” and a performance of Kuchipud.........Indian dance by visiting artists. Dr. Chakrabarti also launched a multidisciplinary on-campus speaker series, featuring College faculty who spoke on issues ranging from “Literature and Pain” to “Ethical Capitalism.” Speaking to standing room only audiences composed of students, faculty, staff and community members, lively discussions followed the presentations. To learn more about the new Center for Spirituality, Ethics and Global Awareness, go to www.DavisAndElkins.edu/csega/index.cfm.

Conferences Engage International Community The Davis & Elkins College Center for Spirituality, Ethics and Global Awareness held its first international conference on “Freedom and Sovereignty, Globalization and Colonization,” November 14-15, hosting scholars from 19 colleges and universities. Institutions which were represented included Georgetown University, UCLA, Ferris State University, The Ohio State University, Lewis and Clark College, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Institution of Interdisciplinary Studies of Germany, Barry University, SUNY College at Old Westbury, Washington and Lee University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, University of Findlay, University of Scranton, Villanova University, University of Houston – Victoria, Bloomsburg University, Eastern

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Tennessee State University, Catholic University of America, and Davis & Elkins College. D&E senior Matt McLesky was one of the presenters along with Debbie and Joel Richardson. Scholars gave papers throughout the two days of the conference, as well as participated in breakout sessions and workshops. Select papers from the conference will be published in International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, a journal that promotes interdisciplinary study and seeks articles that reflect a variety of methods and disciplines. D&E will be hosting two more conferences this academic year: “Self, Identity and Culture: East and West,” in Kolkata India, in January, and “Human Rights, International Law and Collective Violence,” at D&E in April.

Kamala Reddy, a traditional Indian Kuchipudi dancer and students from her Kala Niketan Academy of Indian Classical Dance, based in Pittsburgh, PA, performed at D&E in November. The academy is committed to promoting and popularizing Indian classical dance. Reddy strives to blend various disciplines from both Eastern and Western dance and has previously collaborated with the arts and theatre faculty of Chatham College in Pittsburgh. Reddy has performed in India, the former U.S.S.R., Czechoslovakia, Hungary, the Netherlands, and France. Her roles in pieces including “Rukmini Kalyanam,” “Hara Vilasam,” and “Srinivasa Kalyanam,” have earned her accolades among critics and dance connoisseurs. D&E also celebrated Diwali, the annual Indian Festival of Lights, October 25 in the Hermanson Campus Center. The festival is a celebration of the victory of good over evil and the virtue of holding to the true values of life. Participants learned the mythological story behind the celebration, lighted oil lamps and fireworks and enjoyed traditional Indian desserts.

Chakrabarti Named Dean of Academic Centers and International Studies Davis & Elkins College’s Dean of Academic Centers and International Studies Dr. Chandana Chakrabarti holds the Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.A. and B.A. (with honors) from Calcutta University. She was a visiting member to The Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University. She has extensive teaching and administrative experience, including eight years as a tenured faculty member at Elon University in North Carolina. She is Vice President for the Society for Indian Philosophy and Religion and associate editor of the Journal of Indian Philosophy & Religion. An international leader in comparative studies, she has organized numerous international conferences in India, Australia and the United States. Dr. Chakrabarti has taught and conducted research at the University of Delaware, Princeton University, St. Mary’s College, Winona State University, the University of Notre Dame, Calcutta University, Pennsylvania State University, Australian National University, Jadavpur University, the State University of New York and Victoria College. She has received several grants and academic awards, including the prestigious Fulbright award.

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Homecoming Trustee Brian Ball (center), owner of Ember Restaurant and other hospitality ventures at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, hosted the Friday evening President’s reception for Buck and Joni Smith. The menu and the atmosphere in Halliehurst were fantastic!

Students’ families joined in the weekend festivities. Here three soccer moms, Karen Keatley (Brett Keatley, JR, Lexington, SC), Linda Jackson (Tim O’Toole, JR, Arlington, VA), and Jan Fannon (Matt Fannon, SR, York, England) enjoy the Homecoming Ball.

The Ross Society gathered for a presentation in Booth Library by alumnus Clem Bartollas, ’58. Organizers included A. Bryant Applegate, ’77, Bartollas, Dr. Ross, D&E Trustee T.R. Ross and Pete Dougherty, ’75.

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The annual rail excursion to the High Falls of the Cheat left from the restored Western Maryland Depot in downtown Elkins.

Alumni and current members of the D&E baseball and softball teams gathered for a Saturday morning breakfast and photo in The McDonnell Center.

A Biology and Environmental Science symposium in honor of the S. Benton Talbot Chair in the Natural Sciences was held Saturday morning in the Booth Library. Organizers and presenters included: Dr. Frank Mele, ‘58, Chair of the Department of Biology and Environmental Science Dr. Laurence McArthur, Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Shawn Stover, Instructor of Environmental Science Russ McClain, and Provost and Dean of Faculty Dr. Kisor Chakrabarti.

A campus Wellness Fair was organized by the Department of Health, Sport and Movement Science. Here, Justin Logan, a junior from Wichita, KS, checks Debbie Fragale’s, ’81, blood pressure as Associate Registrar Debbie Larkin looks on.

A joint concert by the D&E Choir and the Tedford Alumni Choir was presented Saturday afternoon in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium.

Members of the Class of 1958 celebrated their 50-year reunion with a dinner at Hearthstone, the home of “President Buck” and Joni Smith. Front Row (l to r): Nancy Compton Bodnar, Hal Arner, Peggy Chandler Bracken, Exie Singleton Irons, Frank Mele, Barry Blacka and Neil Irons; Back Row: Joe Larese, Tom Krogel, George Buschman, Bill Jordan, Mickey Arbogast, and Dick Niblett.

Six outstanding alumni were honored at the Saturday evening awards banquet. The left photo shows Curtis Metten, ’00, Outstanding Young Alumnus; Laura Constantine, ’81, Tower Award; John Whitman, ’50, Lifetime Achievement Award; and Eric J. Nilsen, ’82, Distinguished Alumnus Award. The second photo recognizes this year’s inductees to the Athletic Hall of Fame: Michelle DeBerry, ’88, and John Maffuccii, ’54. Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Amrit Rayfield is in the center.

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Davis & Elkins Launches $2.25 Million New Dawn Challenge $4.5 Million Required in Matching Gifts The Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees at its fall meeting received and accepted a $2.25 million gift challenge from three anonymous donors. Terms of the 1:2 challenge require the College to raise $4.5 million in matching funds within three years.

The three gifts, representing two foundations and one couple, range from $500,000 to $1 million each. They will be paid to the College as matching gifts are received from other donors. All new gifts received since July 1 will be eligible for the match.

In making the announcement, Board Chairman Paul Stirrup said, “This generous action comes at a perfect time in the life of the College. Building on the solid financial and enrollment gains of the past year, meeting this challenge will move us significantly ahead in our current five-year strategic plan. We are immensely grateful for the generosity of these good friends and their confidence in the future of Davis & Elkins College.”

Already a number of alumni and friends have responded generously to this challenge. A local friend of the college made a gift of $20,000, with half to benefit Graceland, and half to benefit the new Highlands Scholar Program that serves students from Barbour, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, and Webster counties. An alumnus made a gift of $50,000 to establish a family scholarship. Another asked his family members to make gifts toward the

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challenge in lieu of purchasing Christmas gifts for him. And the Davis & Elkins College Student Assembly has pledged to do a fund drive in the spring, with all proceeds to go toward the challenge. “The early response to this challenge has been very encouraging,” commented D&E President G. T. “Buck” Smith, “This is a tall order, coming as it does on the heels of the recent and successful Centennial Campaign – and given the current turbulence in the financial markets. But it’s an opportunity we cannot let go by. I have every confidence our alumni, and friends in the larger community, will join in contributing generously and helping assure this “New Dawn” in the life of the College.”

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Historic views of campus, Randolph Avenue, and the “Iron Horse” statue.

Myles Family Foundation Gift to Enhance College, Community Davis & Elkins College has been given new visibility on Randolph Avenue, the main thoroughfare in Elkins. Through a gift from the Myles Family Foundation, the corner property at Randolph Avenue and Sycamore Street, the site of Elkins Tire Company, has become part of the D&E campus. The property was once part of the original Graceland estate of College co-founder Henry G. Davis. June Myles said she hopes this action by the Foundation will contribute to the area’s attractiveness as a destination for tourism as well as for showcasing the beauty of D&E’s campus and grounds. “Over the years, I’ve noticed how the College and the beauty of Forest Festival Hill have been obscured by commercial properties,” said Myles. “We have been working with the owner to acquire the building, and we were able to reach an agreement. “Given my family’s long ties with the Elkins community and the surrounding forests, I am thrilled to help create a green space within the city that will

complement the historic Iron Horse triangle with its bronze statue of Henry G. Davis, as well as Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. I hope our Foundation’s gift can help restore the beauty of that corner, which once greeted visitors to Elkins.” Commenting on the close relationship between D&E and the Elkins community, Myles added, “The College, its administration, faculty and students are all an integral part of the fabric of the community, and this should help bring their presence more to the forefront.” College President G.T. “Buck” Smith says demolition work and the development of a landscaping plan will begin in the near future. “This farsighted gift symbolizes the already close relationship of the College and the community, and will help make a more positive impression on visitors to the city and the campus. Thanks to the generosity of the Myles Family Foundation, the beauty of our City and College will both be greatly enhanced.”

Paul Stirrup, Chairman of D&E’s Board of Trustees, accepted the gift on behalf of the College. Stirrup said the gift has tremendous potential for furthering the College’s ties to the community. “The Board of Trustees is very grateful to the Myles Family Foundation and to our fellow trustee June Myles for having the vision and the courage to take this generous step,” Stirrup said. “We appreciate that June saw the value of this property in making D&E a more prominent and attractive destination. Instead of being hidden from the main Elkins thoroughfare, the campus can now be framed by a beautiful vista that reflects the shared heritage of the community and the College.” An aerial photo from 1930 shows the boundaries of the Davis estate extending all the way to Randolph Avenue as well as North Randolph Avenue. A portion of the estate, which included Graceland Mansion, was acquired by Davis & Elkins College in 1941, but the remaining grounds were broken up and sold by a business consortium that had purchased the estate in 1939.

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Fall Sports Wrap-Up By Jason Asbell, Sports Information Director and Head Coach, Women’s Basketball Men’s Soccer Head Coach: Mark Stollsteimer The men’s soccer team finished 12-73 and advanced to the WVIAC Tournament semi-finals, losing to eventual champion AldersonBroaddus College 2-1. Coach Mark Stollsteimer’s team was ranked in the nation several times during the season, and at one point climbed all the way to #10 in the country. Juniors Daniel “Parker” Kwafo (Accra, Ghana) and James Kpainay (Silver Spring, MD) were named to the Daktronics Inc. All-Atlantic Region second team.

the Daktronics Inc. Atlantic Region Player of the year. Dant paced the WVIAC in scoring this season with 58 points on 26 goals and six assists, and has scored 55 goals in her two seasons as a Senator. D&E women’s soccer was also represented by junior Megan Beal (Pilesgrove, NJ) who was named to the Daktronics Inc. Atlantic Region second team. Senior Mallory McCartney (Pickering, Ontario) was named honorable mention.

Seniors Aaron Edings (Odenton, MD) and Matt Fannon (York, England), along with Kwafo were named 1st Team All-WVIAC. Kpainay, junior Tim O’Toole (Arlington, VA), and senior Mark Wood (Baltimore, MD) were named 2nd Team All-WVIAC, and junior Brett Keatley (Lexington, SC) was Honorable Mention All-WVIAC.

Dant was also named 1st Team AllWVIAC, along with senior Emilie Humes (Mercer, PA) who made the 1st Team as a defender. The Senators were well represented on the second team as junior Jackie Krum (Centreville, VA), sophomore Bonnie Little (Franklinville, NJ), junior Megan Beal, and senior Kate McArthur (Elkins, WV) all made the squad. Senior Sue Kolb (Springs, PA) and freshman Alexa McCartney (Pickering, Ontario) were named Honorable Mention All-WVIAC.

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Head Coach: Latonia Allen

Under the direction of first year head coach Raul Ovalle, the women’s soccer team finished with an 11-8 record and advanced to the WVIAC Tournament semi-finals, losing to eventual champion West Virginia Wesleyan 2-0. The Senators proved to have a high octane offense and led the country in scoring offense at 4.11 goals per game.

Head Coach Latonia Allen led her team to new heights in just her second season in charge. The Senators finished the season 20-18 and defeated Fairmont State in the WVIAC Tournament First Round, for the program’s first ever win in the tournament. The 20 wins is a new school record for victories in a season.

Sophomore Cole Dant (Elkton, MD) had another outstanding year and was named to the Daktronics Inc. AllAmerican second team, and was also

Senior Ashlynn Nuckols (Upperville, VA) was named 2nd Team AllWVIAC, sophomore Jess Raffa (Beavercreek, OH) was named Honorable Mention All-WVIAC and

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also made the WVIAC AllTournament team. Freshman setter Bre Tognoli (Yerington, NV) was named to the WVIAC All-Freshman squad.

Golf Head Coach: Scott Goddard Calum Grant (Linlithgow, Scotland) shot a three-day total of 245 (29-over par) to finish 20th and lead the Davis & Elkins College Men’s Golf Team to a 14th place finish at the 2008 WVIAC Golf Championship. Along with Grant, Alasdair Forsythe (Glasgow, Scotland) placed in a tie for 45th, Cory Dillinger (Bobtown, PA) tied for 47th, and Bobby Dalton (Allen, TX) tied for 63rd. “Next year we hope to be more competitive and move up a few spots in the WVIAC,” said Coach Goddard.

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Head Coach: Will Shaw Seniors Joel Turley (Auburn, WA), Lance Hines (Sutton, WV), and Rachel Moore (Toledo, OH) had outstanding races at the WVIAC Championships, closing the regular season on a high note. Turley finished in 7th place in 28:17 on the muddy 8,000-meter course to gain 1st Team All-WVIAC honors, erasing memories of last year when he missed all-conference honors by just one second. Hines had a solid senior season and finished in 15th place in 29:06 to claim 2nd Team AllWVIAC honors. Moore finished in 18th place in 25:41 on the 6,000-meter course to earn 2nd Team All-WVIAC. She joined

athletics the cross country team this season following a successful career on the women’s soccer team. Head Coach Will Shaw directed the men’s and women’s teams to competitive seasons, but both squads were plagued by injuries throughout the season.

D&E Athletics Offers e-Scores Free service provides scores and opt-in sports information The Davis & Elkins College Athletics Department has launched a new service for fans of Senator Athletics: e-Scores. The opt-in service will keep anyone who subscribes up to date with instant team results and other sports information delivered to your cell phone or email address. E-Scores is free and flexible. You can sign up via the Davis & Elkins Web site and choose the type of information you want to receive. Simple instructions and FAQs are all available online. To sign up, go to www.GoDandESenators.com.

Soccer Seniors Leave a Legacy By Julie Feather-Faber, Public Relations/New Media Specialist The Davis & Elkins College men’s and women’s soccer teams finished strong this season, led by two tightly knit groups of seniors. Although both teams had disappointing losses in the WVIAC Tournament Semi-Finals, the men and women finished the year with impressive records of 12 – 7 – 3 and 11 – 8, respectively. Senator fans packed the stands at Harpertown Field during home games this fall, and it seemed that just as many made the trip to rival schools Alderson-Broaddus and West Virginia Wesleyan, showing their Senator Spirit. The Senator men’s team was led by seniors Aaron Edings (Odenton, MD), Matt Fannon (York, England) and Mark Wood (Baltimore, MD). Both Edings and Fannon received First-Team AllConference honors, and Wood received Second-Team All-Conference honors. Head Coach Mark Stollsteimer said, “All three were team leaders. We’ll miss their leadership on the field. “Both Aaron and Mark spent five years here, each sitting out one season due to injury, showing their loyalty to the program. They both had stellar careers and received numerous honors. I give them a lot of credit for giving up another year of their lives for the program. Matt spent three years here, playing two seasons, and received accolades through the roof. Matt battled injury this year, yet moved up front to striker and was our leading goal scorer. He showed his passion and desire for the game and the

team and showed what a quality player he was. “All three of our seniors will be sorely missed. They were the foundation of the team and really helped start this program. I hope that the boys that are moving into leadership positions will continue this tradition that they set forth.” The men’s team will return with a very strong nucleus next season. Eleven juniors, two of whom – Daniel Kwafo (Accra, Ghana) and James Kpainay (Silver Springs, MD) – were selected to the Daktronics Second-Team AllAtlantic Region, will be returning next year. The women’s team was guided this fall by seniors Lisa Cancglin (Pitman, NJ), Emilie Humes (Mercer, PA), Sue Kolb (Springs, PA), Kate McArthur (Elkins, WV), Mallory McCartney (Pickering, Ontario), Brittany Milbourne (Cresaptown, MD), and Kay Stover (Fallston, MD). Humes received FirstTeam All-Conference honors, while McArthur was Second-Team AllConference, and Kolb received AllConference Honorable Mention. McCartney received Daktronics AllRegion Honorable Mention. “This group all had the same direction, and that was to succeed. And we did this season in many ways. They all had the same goal and their eyes on the prize,” said Head Coach Raul Ovalle.

“As a group, they had a great year as far as chemistry both on and off the field. Their leadership and different personalities played a huge part in us being able to have this kind of chemistry.” The seven seniors, five of whom were starters, led the way to the women’s team breaking multiple statistical records this season. “All seven played an integral role. They were a great example to the younger players – they motivated and inspired.” The women have high hopes for next season, returning with sophomore Cole Dant (Elkton, MD), who is second in the country in points and goals per game. Dant was named the Daktronics Atlantic Region Women’s Soccer Player of the Year, and was selected SecondTeam Daktronics NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer All-American. SecondTeam Daktronics All-Region and Second-Team All-Conference player, junior Megan Beal (Pilesgrove, NJ) will also be returning to lead the women, along with Second-Team AllConference players Bonnie Little (Franklinville, NJ) and Jackie Krum (Centreville, VA). Next fall’s preseason kicks off in early August, and already there is excitement for the upcoming season. With the men fielding 11 rising seniors, and the women led by a strong core of talent, both teams have their sights set to be WVIAC Conference Champions.

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alumni news D&E Alumni Are Important People! Alumni are very important people at Davis & Elkins College. Through your personal and professional accomplishments, you show the world that D&E offers a quality education. Through your good will and positive words, you inspire others to enroll at D&E. Through your gifts, you sustain and support today’s students. The Office of College Advancement, with outstanding leadership and support from the National Alumni Council and many other volunteers, is committed to helping you stay in touch – and to get involved in ways that are meaningful to you.

Nominate a D&E Alumna and Alumnus Today! Davis and Elkins College honors three Alumni every year at the Awards Banquet during Homecoming Weekend. The three awards given are the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the Tower Award and the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. Do you know an alumnus or alumna deserving of an award? If so, please submit a nomination to the National Alumni Council. Once your nomination is received, we will contact this person to request additional information, and the selection process will begin.

The Criteria for these awards are: Distinguished Alumnus Award: Presented to an alumnus or alumna who has made a significant contribution to society in his or her career.

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Is one of your classmates worthy of recognition with an alumni award? Nominate him or her!

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Would you like to have a reunion with your class, your team, your club or fraternity? Contact us and let’s get started!

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award: Presented to an alumnus or alumna who graduated within the last 10 years and shows unusual promise in his or her profession.

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If any of these ideas sparks your interest, or if you just want information about a classmate, please contact us. You’re important. We’re here to serve you! Pat Schumann Vice President for College Advancement (304) 637-1340 pschuman@davisandelkins.edu

Wendy Morgan Coordinator of Alumni Relations (304) 637-1341 morganw@davisandelkins.edu alum@davisandelkins.edu

Tower Award: Presented for outstanding commitment and service to the College and its alumni programs.

Name:___________________________________________________ Maiden Name:____________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________________ Phone Number:____________________________ Class Year: ______ Nomination for: __ Distinguished Alumnus Award __ Tower Award __ Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Briefly give a statement of reason for nomination:______________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Your Name:_______________________________________________ Phone Number:____________________________ Class Year: ______ Email Address:____________________________________________

The New York Metro Area Alumni Chapter recently had its seventh event, a Jazz Brunch in New York City. Information and pictures of this event and the other six events can be viewed on the chapter website, which can be accessed from the Davis and Elkins College website through the drop down menu under Alumni & Friends. A future event is being planned for the spring of 2009. Please refer to the website for updates regarding this event and other future events!

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Please mail to: Davis & Elkins College 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241 Attention: Pat Schumann Ph. 304-637-1340, pschuman@davisandelkins.edu Nominations may also be submitted via email to: alum@davisandelkins.edu

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Thank you to the many alumni who submit notes for publication in Forward magazine. We enjoy sharing your news, both in these pages and on our Web site. If you have a note, please complete and return the form below, or email your note to alum@davisandelkins.edu and we can also add you to our email newsletter list.

her 90th birthday on September 9, 2007, in Salem, VA, and writes, “so far I think being old is nice.”

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Sending photos? Just mail your prints or disk, or email your photos to our alumni office. Send all materials to: Davis & Elkins College Alumni Office, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241 or alum@davisandelkins.edu.

John W. Moser of Corryton, TN, recently had a total hip replacement.

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On July 14, 2008, DeWitt Furrow was honored by the Kentucky Department of Highways when a portion of KY 2062 in Phelps Community at Widow’s Branch was named the “DeWitt Furrow Highway.” DeWitt was a pastor in the Phelps Community for 48 years, serving both the Shepard Memorial Presbyterian Church in Stopover and the Peter Creek Presbyterian Church in Phelps. Dewitt now lives in Union, West Virginia, with his wife, Anna.

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William E. McEldowney’s grandson, Billy Merryman, was a standout athlete for the Shadyside Tigers in Shadyside, OH, in basketball and baseball, with both of these sports winning the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference titles. In football, during Billy’s senior season, he led his team to a 32-8 mark, including a Division VI state runner-up finish. He was selected for the second-team allOhio, first-team all-Valley, all-OVAC, all-Times Leader and first-team Eastern District, playing in the All-Star Game. Billy is the son of Tim and Sharon Merryman, William’s daughter.

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Louisa Sager Yeuell’s granddaughter,

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Lindsey Paris-Lopez, married Alex Lopez on August 18, 2007, and graduated from Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 30, 2008, with an M.A. in Islamic Studies and Christian-

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alumni notes Muslim Relations. Louisa’s grandson, Jesse Paris, graduated from Virginia Tech on May 10, 2008, with a B.S. in Wood Science.

1955 In June, Patrick V. Castellano and his wife, Marlene, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by traveling to Positano, Italy, and the church where Pat's parents were baptized and married. Their trip was especially enjoyable because their son and grandsons were able to join them and able to visit with distant relatives.

Loy Harrell is a retired physician living “The Good Life” in Vermont. He is actively writing books on the subject of antique decoys and is an active collector. You can “Google” Loy’s name to find the different books he has written. Also, Rebecca Harrell, Loy’s youngest daughter is the star of the movie “Prancer.” Loy has great memories of D&E.

William “Bill” Scott and his wife, Verna, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in March 2009. Arthur “Art” Hirshey, ’54, was their best man. Bill and Verna enjoyed D&E’s 2008 Homecoming with Art and his wife, Ellie.

1956 Rudy Luzzatto and his wife, Mary, spent the last week in May and first week in June in the lovely state of Alaska. The rest of the time they enjoy their grandchildren and play a little golf. Fiftyfour years ago Rudy took home a fraternity mug to give to a brother who lived nearby. The exchange never took place. He finally returned it to its owner, Arthur “Art” Hirshey, ’54 (Long Island resident), at D&E’s 2008 Homecoming/Family Weekend.

1958

Dave Thomas, ’61 (Red Tip), Bob Livingston, ’61, Bob Hanson, ’61, and Jim Nast, ’62, gathered for their Annual 4 Man TKE Invitational Golf Tournament at Jim’s summer home on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. See 1961.

Accounting and was elected “Best Accountant in Brevard County” in 1996.

Clemens L. “Clem” Bartollas reports that “Life is Good!”

Peggie J. Chandler Bracken moved to Ocean City, MD, in August 2008 after the death of her husband, Don Bracken. They had been married 49 years. After returning from a wonderful cruise that began in Ft. Lauderdale and ended in Rome, Nancy Malone D’Oench had her second book for The Garden Club of America, Gardens - Private and Personal, published and it is now available in bookstores. She is currently working on Flower Arranging - The American Way for the World Association of Flower Arrangers – USA, which will be published in the Fall of 2009.

Virginia “Libby” Stalnaker Larese and Joseph W. Larese, ’59, have two children and four granddaughters. Joe retired from electrical sales in 1996 and Libby is a retired R.N. and night supervisor of a Nursing Home in Columbus, OH. Their son retired after 26 years as an Army Aviation Pilot and their daughter resides in Columbus.

Maurice “Mickey” Arbogast is a

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retired CPA from the Arbogast Financial Center in Melbourne, Florida. Mickey attended D&E after combat service in Korea. After graduating in 1958, he then established an office in Melbourne. He and his wife, June, have five children. Mickey was named to Who’s Who in

Elizabeth “Liz” Reed Branch and her husband, Bill, are beginning service as National Response Team volunteers for Presbyterian (PCUSA) Disaster Response. They are committed to give at least four weeks a year for three years in helping communities work through the

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short- and long- term impact of disasters, both natural and human caused. They admit that while it would be wonderful to see many of their friends, they hope that disasters don’t bring them to your community.

Bob Hanson, Robert P. Livingston, Dave Thomas, (all class of ’61) and Jim Nast, ’62, gathered at Jim’s home in the Outer Banks, NC, for their annual TKE Invitational Golf Tournament. They enjoyed two great days of golf and a wonderful opportunity to recapture fond memories of D&E.

1962 Gary Horvath and John McConnell, ’61, were Graceland roommates in 195859 and reunited for the first time in 46 years at Mt. St. Helen in Washington. Gary lives in Nellysford, Virginia, and John lives in Vancouver, Washington.

John McConnell, ’61, and Gary Horvath, ’62, reunited at Mt. St. Helen in Washington.

alumni notes chef working in Ithaca, NY, and her youngest son, Andy, is a student at Ross University - College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies.

Tom, ’71, and Dona V. Collis Schumacher celebrated their 39th

Zeta Tau Alpha sisters gathered in Gettysburg, PA, at the home of Susan Kinsey “Kins” Powell on July 26, 2008. Front Row (L-R): “Kins” Powell, ’69; Betty Jean Steele Elgin, ’67; Debbie Leaf Frasher, ’71; Suzan McClelland Bright, ’71; and Bonnie Horn Lepson ’71. Back Row: Karen Kaufman Scherling, ’67; Mary Patrick Schoettinger, ’71; Debbie Harker Hoeper, ’67; Nancy Evans-Bennett, ’66; Dee Crane Sprouse, ’70; and Kathy Barndt Mitchell, ’68. Not Pictured: Bunny Blinco Yorty, ’69. See 1968.

1963 Joseph M. Harris would like to announce that his children, Gingy and Jody Harris, have a new website, www.hrnv.net, for their vineyard, Harris Ranch Napa Valley. The Harris Ranch Napa Valley Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil won a Gold Ribbon at the 2008 Napa County Fair this past summer, and a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. Joe reports that Gingy and Jody are in the midst of planning to build a winery in the very near future.

David and Madeline N. “Maddy” Truesdell Hiester marked the 1st anniversary of their move to their new home on the Big Island of Hawaii on May 15, 2008. They are members of the Community Chorus and St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church Choir. They would love to hear from their classmates at 808-938-9300.

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’71, Bonnie Horn Lepson ’71, Mary Patrick Schoettinger ’71, and some

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spouses from the ’60s and early ’70s gathered in Gettysburg, PA, at the home of “Kins” Powell on July 26, 2008. The sisters traveled from eight states including Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Some had not seen each other since graduating from D&E.

Sharon Schnebly Cappeluti has retired

1969 Ruth Callie Fotheringham is now living in North Carolina - the last stop before returning to southern Utah! Robin Nilsen Fox retired from full-time employment as a hematology/coagulation medical technologist in 2002, but continues to work part-time as a cytogenetics technologist. Her husband, George, retired from public school education in 2002, but continues coaching high school and college lacrosse. Robin’s oldest son, Mike, is a

and is having a great time watching her two grandsons, grand dog and her fatherin-law. Sharon has also taken up rock climbing.

Dennis C. Dobyan, MD, Ph.D., FACP, ’70, has recently stepped down as President of the medical staff at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Dobyan, a Fellow in the American College of Physicians, will continue to practice Nephrology and Critical Care Medicine in the Kansas City area. He and his wife, Bea, are acclimating to an empty nest. Their son, Alexander, is a pre-law major at the University of Richmond in Virginia and their daughter, Stephanie, is an arts major at Syracuse University in New York. In April, 2008, Carol Dapp Farringer and her husband, George, traveled to Melbourne, FL, to visit with Bill

“Scratch,” ’70, and Judy Walker Mather, ’71. In late May, they headed for Brooklyn, Michigan, to meet greatgranddaughter, Paytan Jo Farringer. Paytan was born April 19. This spring they started a home business named Gate City Gifts, “....our virtual store where people can shop on-line for a variety of gifts (home, garden, arts, Christmas, games, figurines). The website is www.gatecitygifts.com. On the website, register and click on Contact Info to send Carol an email gatecitygifts@lycos.com. D&E grads and family members will receive a free $10.00 gift card for your order.

Jim W. Hill, Jr., and his wife, Joan, were married last Thanksgiving and reside in Riverdale, NJ. Joan has five grandchildren and Jim has a granddaughter. In June, Jim received his sixth degree blackbelt and Renshi teaching grade from Shobukan of Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate.

Kathleen M. Barndt Mitchell and her Zeta Tau Alpha sisters, Nancy Evans Bennett, ’66, Betty Jean Steele Elgin, ’67, Debbie Harker Hoeper, ’67, Karen Kaufman Scherling, ’67, Sue Kinsey “Kins” Powell, ’69, Bunny Blinco Yorty, ’69, Dee Crane Sprouse, ’70, Suzan McClelland Bright, ’71, Debbie Leaf Frasher,

wedding anniversary with their granddaughter, Ciara Matney, on July 5, 2008. The Schumachers were married in 1969 in Annapolis, MD. They are the parents of two daughters, Sonya of Boston, MA, and Stephanie of Bowling Green, KY, where Dona and Tom now live. They are both retired teachers from Randolph County, WV.

Tom and Dona V. Collis Schumacher, ’69, celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary with their granddaughter, Ciara Matney, on July 5, 2008. See 1969.

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alumni notes 1971 Phillip K. Barton retired as Director of Rowan Public Library in Salisbury, NC, on March 31, 2007. He continues to work as a library design consultant through a consulting business he started in 1989. Phil is also currently serving a two-year term as President of the North Carolina Library Association. David A. Coombs and Linda A. Schacht Coombs, ’71, live in Hot

Don E. Cover, ’79, daughter Kimberly Dawn, and wife Patty Jo, of Bridgeport WV, at the 2008 Mountain State Forest Festival Queen’s Ball. Kimberly was crowned Queen Silvia LXXII, providing a memorable experience on the D&E campus for all. See 1979.

Springs Village, Arkansas. Dave retired from L’Oreal in August 2007 and Linda will retire in June 2009.

Jenna Kristin, 5, a kindergarten student; and, John David, 9 months, who is now getting into everything.

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Charles J. Grenci retired from Federal Service with the Department of Veterans Affairs. He is currently working as a Laboratory Computer Specialist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC.

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Don E. Cover and wife, Patty Jo, of Bridgeport WV, are the parents of Queen Silvia LXXII, Kimberly Dawn Cover, who reigned during the 2008 Mountain State Forest Festival. While in Elkins they were fortunate to meet D&E President “Buck” Smith and his wife, Joni, while attending a brunch at

John G. Townsend was recently promoted to Deputy Chief Special Operations Mobility Requirements defining future capabilities for Air Force Special Operations Forces.

1974 Glenn D. Kvidahl is currently the

1980 George W. “Mongo” Brelsford earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Davis & Elkins College, holds a master’s degree in counseling/student personnel services from Pennsylvania State University (1987), and on May 15 earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. His doctoral dissertation was titled, “A Unique Approach to Community Service: Seeing Eye Puppies in Residence.” Dr. Brelsford is currently the Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Rowan University. Brelsford is co-leader of Rowan University’s Forward to Freedom (RUFF) program, in which students raise puppies that become guide dogs for The Seeing Eye, Inc. George and Robin Thrall Brelsford, ’82, also raise puppies for The Seeing Eye in their spare time and live happily in a log cabin in Elmer, NJ.

Resident District Manager for Sodexo Dining Services at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Gordon “Randy” Hermanson and Katherine “Tigger” Phillips Hermanson, ’82, celebrated their 25th

Thomas Shank has very fond memories

wedding anniversary on June 4th, 2008. Randy is working as a dispatcher for Coach America, a tour bus company, and Kathy is working as the business manager for the Department of Physics at Arizona State University in Tempe. Their daughter, Beth, is pursuing a music education degree at Northern Arizona University and their other daughter, Jennifer, just graduated from high school and will be attending Arizona State University in the fall to pursue a teaching degree in history.

of Dr. Phipps and Dr. Walter. He has been a missionary bishop in remote areas of Mexico through the Orthodox Anglican Communion - among the Tarahumara Indians. Tom, his wife Cathy, and their two children live there.

1977 Brad Armentrout married Joy Elaine Tantow in 1999. Their children include Clara Susanne, 16, a student at Liberty High School in Frisco, TX, where she has a strong interest in art; Paul Stanley, 14, also a student at Liberty High School, where he participates in football and School of Rock for guitar and vocals;

Brad Armentrout, ’77, with daughter Jenna and infant son John. See 1977.

Hearthstone. Graceland was their “home” for the week and they enjoyed every minute. They report the people of Elkins and Randolph County embraced them with fine hospitality, care and kindness, and they were truly moved by their Forest Festival experience. Don and his family will never forget their daughter’s journey, especially down Coronation Hill.

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Timothy E. “JJ” Jennings is retired and living in Broadway, VA. He has two “great” children: Jessica, age 15, and Marissa, age 10.

alumni notes 1981 Dawn E. Hughes Brandstrom and her husband, Peter, have started a new business, Bergvik Flooring (Pty), in Cape Town, South Africa. They sell raised flooring, also known as computer floors, to companies like MTN, Vodacom and Cell C. Dawn reports Cape Town is beautiful with much to do, such as golfing, hiking up Table Mountain or just enjoying one of the many vineyards. If you are planning a trip there you can contact Dawn at dawn.brandstrom@bergvik.com. Olympian Cynthia “Cindy” Stinger, Colorado Springs, CO, was honored by her co-workers at the United States Olympic Committee by being selected to be part of the Olympic torch run. Cindy ran in the Torch Run in San Francisco, CA, the only United States stop for the Summer Olympic Torch.

1983 Rebecca L. Murray-Summers is engaged to Thomas Wilschutz. They will be moving to New Hope, PA, where Rebecca will head the dance program at Solebury School and Thomas will be the new Headmaster. Wedding plans are scheduled for the summer of 2009. Rebecca is also completing a second degree at Hiram College.

1984 Beth C. Case works at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh, managing a clinical trial for pet dogs with cancer. Beth earned her master’s degree in Zoology a few years ago at NCSU. She keeps busy traveling and spending time with her dog and horse.

1988 Cheryl Matthews Hennessy wishes to congratulate Michele DeBerry on her induction into D&E’s Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2008 - “You’re Awesome.”

1989 William M. “Bill” Cahn and his wife, Meg, have four beautiful children:

Morgan, age 17, Bailey, age 15, Jacob, age 12, and Grace, age 3. They live in Uniontown, PA.

Burch Algire, ’01, writes from their home in Tuscon, AZ, and says the family cannot begin to say how proud they are.

Barry G. Young has been working as an associate pastor at Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church in Waldorf, MD, since 2005. “I’m enjoying the ministry and the congregation immensely! We’re an eatin’ church and a huggin’ church, and there’s plenty to go around, so come and visit! I graduated from Union-PSCE in Richmond, VA (’04), where I got a love for theology and Ultimate Frisbee! I’d love to hear from classmates. Email me at bgyoung@hotmail.com.”

1991 Kim Elza-Wilkie along with her husband, Jim, former professor of Communications at D&E, are thrilled to announce the the birth of their daughter, Isabelle Olivia Wilkie. Isabelle was born on August 4, 2008, at 6:38 a.m. in Elkins, WV, weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. “Everyone is doing great.”

1994 Karen Cadwallader Wilkens and Steve Wilkens, ’93, welcomed baby girl Emily Grace on September 2, 2008. They couldn't make it to Steve’s 15th class reunion this year, but promise to come to Homecoming next year for Karen’s 15th. “Love to hear from friends at smw5167@aol.com.”

2000 Kristi L. Muller Kirkpatrick turned 30 in June and celebrated five years of marriage with her husband, Samuel L. Kirkpatrick, ’01, in November. They have been in business for two years at their pet store, The Pet Escape, in Elkins. Classmates can contact Kristi at her email address, petescape@cebridge.net.

Irene Rader Melson and husband Allen Melson, ’01, of Montclair, VA, announce the birth of Katelyn Renee, born at 5:10 p.m. Aug 26, 2008, in INOVA Fairfax Women’s Center, Fairfax, VA. Baby Katelyn weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz. and measured 21 inches. She joins big brother, Justin Allen Melson.

Tana Schafer is working as the Operations Manager at Power 95.3, a Contemporary Christian radio station in Lewisburg, WV. She manages the day-today operations including programming, production, traffic, sales and also enjoys being the Midday On-Air Personality from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tana invites you to check out their website: www.hearthealthyradio.com. Tana and her daughter, Cali, reside in White Sulphur Springs.

1999 Charles W. Algire made it home from Iraq safely. He received numerous awards for his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom, very notably this one: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by executive order, has awarded The Bronze Star Medal to 1LT Charles W. Algire, United States Army 56th Military Police Company, 728th Military Battalion, For exceptional meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His outstanding dedication to duty during combat operations in Iraq contributed to the overwhelming success of the command’s mission. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon him, multinational corps-Iraq, and the United States Army.” His wife, Connie J.

Tana Schafer, ’00, is working as the Operations Manager at Power 95.3, a Contemporary Christian radio station in Lewisburg, WV. Tana and her daughter, Cali, reside in White Sulphur Springs.

2001 Rebecca Dennis Klies and William Klies were married September 15, 2007. In attendance were Jessica Beattie, ’00,

Carolynn Chlada, ’00, Mary Adams, ’00, Jennifer Denmead Cotton, ’99, Erin Gamrod & Matt Melbert, ’01, Kelly Gilmore Dittmar, ’01, Todd

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alumni notes Kesslar, ’02, and Aaron Wade, ’03. Rebecca recently accepted a position with L’Oreal USA as an Education & Business Consultant for their upscale haircare brand, Shu Uemura, Art of Hair. She and her husband will be relocating from Columbus, OH, to Chicago, IL. She invites classmates to email her at rebeccaklies@yahoo.com

Janelle Adams, ’05, and Travis Storm, ’05, are engaged to be married on July 11, 2009, in Jonestown, PA. See 2005.

Adam Hunter Smith and Megan S. Armstrong, ’03, were recently married and they reside in Charleston, WV, where Megan is a memory care program coordinator for Ashley River Plantation Assisted Living and Adam is a general contractor for Omni Services of Charleston.

2002 Lisa Simpson is now living back at home in Ballymoney, Ireland, after four years living in Belfast. She is enjoying a career with Keith Prowse Attraction Tickets in Belfast. Lisa enjoys “looking through old photos of all you guys at D&E - one of the best years of my life! Missing you all!”

2005 Janelle Adams and Travis Storm are engaged to be married on July 11, 2009, in Jonestown, PA. After graduating from D&E, Janelle graduated in 2007 from The Ohio State University with an M.A. in Reading. Travis is currently enrolled in The Ohio State University College of Optometry where he is scheduled to graduate in June 2009 as a Doctor of Optometry.

Sarah Kaiser and Justin Berry were married on June 7, 2008, in Harrison, AR. Natalie Poling Dennis, ’07, was her Matron of Honor. Sarah teaches Music at the Valley Springs School District in Valley Springs, AR, and Justin works for FedEx Freight in Harrison.

County Schools as an art teacher in an elementary school. Knight is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon and graduated from D&E with a B.A. in History. Rebecca Dennis Klies, ’01, and William Klies were married September 15, 2007. Nine fellow D&E graduates attended the wedding. Rebecca and her husband will be relocating from Columbus, OH, to Chicago, IL. See 2001.

addition to the DayTony, Grahame received a certificate honoring her as a member of the award winning cast. Since graduating from Davis & Elkins with a degree in Theatre Arts, Grahame has worked steadily in the theatre as an actor, dancer, singer and choreographer. She will soon be seen in “Brother Wolf” at the Human Race Theatre in Dayton. “Brother Wolf” is a musical adaptation of the Beowulf legend transported to 20th century Appalachia. Grahame is a member of Actors Equity, the national association of professional actors.

2006 Rachelle Sprenkle of Martinsburg,WV, and W. Knight Henderson, ’08, of Charlottesville, VA, were married November 8, 2008. Knight proposed at Graceland Inn and Conference Center at D&E on February 15, 2008. Rachelle graduated from D&E with a B.A. in Art Education. She is employed by Berkeley

Rachelle Sprenkle, ’06, and W. Knight Henderson, ’08, were married November 8, 2008. Rachelle is an elementary school art teacher in Berkeley County. See 2006.

2008 Megan J. Bruce now lives in Owings Mills, MD, and has begun a career with Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a management trainee. Megan’s favorite college memories are with the women of Phi Mu, Beta Rho, and the fastpitch softball team.

Kathleen E. “Katie” MacGregor has been accepted to medical school at Ottawa University and plans to graduate in 2012.

Morgan Grahame was the recipient of a DayTony Supporting Actress award for the 2007-08 Dayton theatre season. The DayTonys are annual awards given by the Dayton theatre community to honor outstanding performances and technical achievements by members of the Miami Valley theatre scene. Grahame received her DayTony for her performance as Anne in the musical “Shenandoah” at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton. In

Sarah Kaiser, ’05, and Justin Berry were married on June 7, 2008, in Harrison, AR. Natalie “Poling” Dennis, ’07, was her Matron of Honor, standing left of the bride. See 2005.

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The individuals listed below include members of the D&E family whose passing we have learned about within the last six months. Although some left us years ago, we wanted to remember them here on behalf of all alumni and friends of Davis & Elkins College. 1926 1935 1936 1938 1940 1947 1948 1949 1950

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Wilburta A. Cornwell Dexter, 2002 Kathleen Cain Taylor, March 13, 2008 Margaret McKee Sites Rider, November 15, 2006 Margaret Trickett McLaughlin, September 26, 2008 Gustave C. Zader, May 26, 2008 John “Pat” Foley, October 21, 2008 Elizabeth Purdum VanderEls, August 21, 2008 George C. “Coach” Kyle, July 5, 2008 Jean Lambert Thompson, April 28, 2008 Rosa Lee Arbogast Campbell, June 17, 2008 Audrey E. Mason Ougheltree, May 14, 2008 Harold “Nate” Repair, September 4, 2008 Joseph Pukach, Jr., September 2, 2008 Margaret Louise Beckner Smith, May 12, 2008 Robert W. Basil, July 10, 2008 Wanda Smith Marple, October 28, 2008 Frances A. Dearien Condry, August 2, 2008 Annamary Akin Woods, September 22, 2006 G. Victor Kokiko, September 23, 2008 Herbert F. Hartman, September 5, 2008 Joseph D. Reno, September 27, 2008 Mary P. Smith Geary Raymond C. Kelly, June 26, 2008 Robert R. “Bob” Daniels, July 30, 2008 Twyla D. Stemple, October 1, 2008 Donald G. Tafuni, August 31, 2008 Clara Mason Davis, August 31, 2008 Delmer L. Bodkin, November 26, 2008 Elwood G. Armentrout, May 7, 2008 Harlan B. Sites, October 20, 2008 Neil F. Boggs, November 9, 2008 Leonard A. Morley, July 31, 2007 Mary E. Cottrell, November 22, 2008 John Paul Garcia, August 10, 2008 W. Frederick Craig, May 13, 2008 Anna V. Hogan Dodrill, May 31, 2008 Virginia C. Myles Bell, July 12, 2008 Jeanie C. Powell, October 18, 2008 Sidney “Polly” Collett Dantzic, August 11, 2008 Dawson M. Frasier, May 10, 2008 Stephenie M. Yessen Cattano, May 10, 2004 Bruce I. McElroy, July 3, 2008 Michael L. Gear, July 19, 2008 Evelyn A. “Susie” Lanham Dolan, October 24, 2008 Dottie G. Streets Snyder, May 31, 2008 Matthew L. Gerber, October 11, 2008 Michael J. Phares, June 13, 2008 Sheila K. White Everson, October 8, 2008 Timothy P. Green, June 22, 2008 David Hubert Evans, September 26, 2008

in memoriam

Friends: Carter R. Allen, July 10, 2008, Son of President Allen Lora D. Leonard Bosworth, June 17, 2008, Former Student Freeman “Pappy” McDaniel, September 24, 2008, Original Owner of Dukes Restaurant Harriet A. Cox Myers, May 23, 2008, Former Student Sister Teresa Reddington, November 27, 2008, Friend to many international students, especially those from Ireland Kenneth L. Thomas, November 23, 2008, Former Student

John F. Frost Director of Public Relations and Director of Development, 1966-1988 John Franklin “Jack” Frost, former Director of Public Relations and Development, died on August 8 at his home in Elkins. A graduate of Case Western Reserve and Fairmont State College, John was married to the former LaDonna Jenkins, who survives. John spent his early career as a physical therapist at the Cleveland Clinic and then Davis Memorial Hospital before joining Davis & Elkins College in 1966. He started his career at D&E as Director of Public Relations and then was named Director of Development, where he worked with fundraising, planned giving and capital campaigns. In 1988, he left D&E to become Vice President of Development at Salem-Teikyo College and then, in 1993, to Director of Development for the Salvation Army in Charleston, WV. He was an active volunteer in Elkins, serving the Kiwanis Club, Rotary, United Way, Mountain State Forest Festival, Randolph County Sports Hall of Fame, Elkins Little League, The Davis & Elkins College Booster Club, the Randolph County Scholarship Fund, the First United Methodist Church, and the Elkins Salvation Army. He worked on the Frank and Eleanor Wimer Memorial Fund Drive, and was a member of the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. An avid sports fan, he worked part-time as Sports Editor for the Elkins Inter-Mountain newspaper for more than 40 years. In 1999, John was named Davis & Elkins College Volunteer of the Year for distinguished volunteer service to the College and the community.

General William A. Knowlton Trustee, 1982 - 1990 William A. Knowlton, a retired four-star general who was the 49th superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a former trustee of Davis & Elkins College, died August 10 at the age of 88. General Knowlton was a West Point graduate and also held a master’s degree in political science from Columbia University. He began his career during World War II, fighting in four campaigns, beginning in Normandy. Later commands were in South Vietnam and Southeastern Europe, including service to NATO. He served on the staff of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gen. Omar Bradley, and Gen. William Westmoreland and during his lifetime was awarded three Silver Stars, a Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, 10 Air Medals, a Defense Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Legion of Merit and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. At the time of his retirement in 1980, Gen. Knowlton was the second-highest-ranking four star general, a point noted by The New York Times. Gen. Knowlton then served as a senior fellow at the National Defense University and also served as an advisor for the Defense Nuclear Agency and was a member of the Defense Intelligence Agency Science and Technology Advisory Board. In 2004, the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy gave him its Distinguished Graduate Award, calling him “a living embodiment of the values enshrined in the Academy’s motto: Duty, Honor, Country.” His wife, “Peggy” Downey Knowlton, survives.

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