LEADING FOR IMPACT
2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT
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GREETING 1 Director’s Letter 2 Who We Are LEADING FOR 4 Impact 6 Strong Communities 8 Discovery & Growth 10 Deeper Understanding 12 A Vibrant Future CELEBRATIONS & GRATITUDE 14 Scholar Highlights 16 Alumni Updates 18 Congratulations, Graduates! 20 RoanWelcome,Class of 2026 22 Service to the Roan 23 Powered by You 24 Thank You to Our Supporters CONTENTS TABLE OF
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It is impossible to truly measure a person’s impact – but for Mr. Gump we can count it in the Roan Scholars and Alumni who have benefited from this program, the communities they serve and lead, and all of us who have been inspired by and support Mr. Gump’s remarkable vision of leadership excellence and lifelong impact.
Each story within this annual report is a testament to Mr. Gump’s legacy – and the many ways the Roan is leading for impact.
Each story within this year’s annual report is a testament to Mr. Gump’s legacy – a legacy that will continue to grow and expand for many years to come. Join us as we look to the future with gratitude for the strong foundation established by Mr. Gump.
DIRECTOR'S LETTER
What does it mean to leave a legacy? For all of us who knew, loved, and learned from the Roan’s founder, Mr. Louie Gump, that question has been on our minds since his passing in July 2022.
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Mr. Gump’s legacy is rich and meaningful – including a wonderful family, an accomplished business career, dedicated service to his community and our nation, and the Roan. Without Mr. Gump, there would not be a Roan Program.
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We accomplish our mission through a development model that emphasizes research-based practices and experiential learning. Roan Scholars arrive at ETSU full of potential and enthusiasm; the Roan empowers them with resources, experiences, connections, and support. Scholars take it from there: they pursue their passions; they explore, learn and grow - as individuals and as members of a team; and they make an impact on their community and those around them.
Inviting incredible student leaders to take part in the Roan is an essential part of what we do. Each year, community members interview over 100 talented high school seniors from throughout our region for the next Roan class. They seek students of outstanding character, demonstrated leadership potential, deep intellectual curiosity, and the capacity, desire, and drive to grow, learn, and do.
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The Roan is ETSU’s premier leadershipfocused scholarship program. For more than twenty years we have challenged, inspired, and connected Roan Scholars so they can realize their potential to positively impact our region and beyond.
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ADAM ROSENBALM ’ 21 CO-OWNER OF GOOD BATCH MAMA
“The world is fast and only gets faster, so it’s really easy to be busy. That’s why I’m passionate about slowing down and taking care of people.”
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Connecting through food is part of the human experience. Rosenbalm wants to help facilitate quality connections with people.
Adam is the Co-Owner and Director of Operations and Strategy for Good Batch Mama, a homemade frozen meal and catering company. As a young entrepreneur, Rosenbalm offers a distinctive take on what leadership looks like.
Working in diverse fields including business, healthcare, law, education, non-profits, government, and the military
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“Whether it’s at work, families over the dinner table, or friends out to eat, I think those moments can be taken from us when we’re too focused on what we’re trying to get done.”
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This year marks the 10th Roan Summer of Service. Its impact has been immeasurable.
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Planning for the Roan Summer of Service begins as soon as a new Roan Scholar arrives on campus. Scholars learn about organizations that have hosted in the past, examine their own goals and preferences for the upcoming summer, and research other potential service locations.
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The Summer of Service goes international, when the first Roan Scholar travels abroad to complete her Summer of Service.
Eastman Credit Union announces a marquee contribution to financially sponsor Roan Summer Experiences - including the Roan Summer of Servicefor the next 5 years.
The year 2022 marks the 10th Roan Summer of Service. Each summer, rising Roan sophomores set out to learn about and serve communities in our region and around the globe.
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With the Roan Class of 2020, the program surpasses more than 5,000 hours of service to non-profits.
The Roan Summer of Service initiative begins, with all five members of the Roan Class of 2016 serving non-profits in Johnson City.
“Summer of Service is a foundational component of the Roan’s leadership development model,” said Roan Executive Director Scott Jeffress.
“We aim for each Roan Scholar to serve with an organization that truly reflects who they are and relates to issues and causes
The Roan Summer of Service began in 2013, when the five members of the Roan Class of 2016 served at non-profits in Johnson City. Since then, 70 Roan Scholars have served more than 60 different organizations, contributing more than 15,000 hours of service.
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“Conversations with senior Roan Scholars about their positive experiences with an organization often inspire younger Scholars to serve there,” said Adler. “The growing number of organizations who have hosted more than one Scholar speaks to the power of peer mentorship within the Roan and a maturation of the Summer of Service program.”
Several organizations — including Appalachia Service Project, Branch House, Coalition for Kids, Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Love Share, Project Transformation, and Sync Space — have now hosted more than one Roan Scholar over the years.
Roan Scholars routinely identify the Summer of Service as a pivotal, transformative experience in their time at “ScholarsETSU.return from their Summer of Service changed. They discover new interests, strengths, depths of compassion, motivation, and, in a few cases, even a new career direction,” said Adler.
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In 2021, Eastman Credit Union announced a marquee contribution to financially sponsor Roan Summer Experiences, including the Summer of Service, for the next 5 years. That financial support provides Roan Scholars a modest living stipend when their internship is unpaid — opening far more possibilities and service options to them.
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about which they care,” said Roan Associate Director Jennifer Axsom Adler.
“ECU’s generous financial support is an incredible gift that pays dividends in the lives of Roan Scholars and for numerous organizations throughout our community and around the globe,” said Jeffress.
“My Summer of Service at United Way of Greater Kingsport ... turned out to be one of the most influential experiences in my life.”
“I am leading for community access and a well-resourced community.”
Upon graduation, Estrada was determined to return home to Avery County. She wanted to serve the community that welcomed her so warmly when she immigrated there with her family as a child. Her role
organizations, and government officials. Her role also involves finding new ways to deliver prevention and education classes, including partnering with summer camps to deliver engaging content to kids. “It’s a challenging field,” Estrada said. “But I am glad to be making a difference.”
Roan Alumna Rubi Estrada ’21 is leading for a stronger community through her work as a Services Coordinator at OASIS Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in Avery County, North Carolina.
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Roan Scholars and Alumni are leading throughout our region to help build stronger, healthier communities. Here are a few stories of how they are making a difference.
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with OASIS has allowed her to do exactly that.
Her work underscores the importance of a collaborative approach to leadership. “The main focus is to bring agencies and community leaders together to serve and empower victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,” said Estrada. Her work involves a range of stakeholders, including school and college counselors, community
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Nelya Stynka ’23 and Morgan Blazer ’25 organized a Narcan training event to help educate students and combat the opioid epidemic.
This year's Roan Impact Focus topic — selected by Scholars — was "COVID-19 Recovery." The year saw many projects undertaken by Roan Scholars to help build and strengthen communities. Here are a few of those projects.
Pate Anglin ’25 and Sam Garcia ’23 distributed Vitamin-D supplements and educational flyers to students.
Class of ’22s Jordan Teague, Casey Davidson, Addie Fairchild, and Clara Reynolds, along with Riley Skaggs ’25, packed and delivered more than 50 gift boxes for local COVID-19 ward nurses at Johnson City Medical Center.
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Morgan Blazer ’25 launched a Pen Pal Project in partnership with Abundant Living Christian Community (ALCC), a residential community for the aging. The goal was to foster meaningful connections, combatting social isolation.
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In partnership with Branch House Family Justice Center, Sally Chikomb ’24 and Rebecca Frazier ’23 hosted a discussion on the effects COVID-19 has had on domestic violence and sexual assault as well as what Branch House is doing to aid victims.
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With support from the Roan and various partners and donors, Scholars are discovering new perspectives, possibilities, and opportunities through enriching experiences.
They visited the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, and the Library of Congress. They met with ETSU and Roan Alumni for a dinner hosted by ETSU Alum Larry La at his Meiwah restaurant in ChevyChase, Maryland. And they served the D.C. community, partnering with the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation to prep a community garden in Capitol Heights for spring planting.
Roan Scholars from the classes of 2023 and 2024 traveled to Washington, D.C. in March 2022 to explore our nation's capital and its inspiring history.
Another highlight was connecting with other Tennesseans, including former Roan Steering Committee Member Lottie Ryans, at ‘Tennessee Tuesday,’ hosted by U.S. Senators Blackburn and Hagerty at the U.S. TheCapitol.Mooneyhan
participation in this annual leadership learning experience.
DISCOVERING: Roan '23s & '24s during their March 2022 Leadership Learning Experience in Washington, D.C.
The foundation, which invests in educational, social, and spiritual enrichment in our community,
has been a key partner in Roan experiences like this one for many years. Thank you to our wonderful friends at the Mooneyhan Family Foundation!
Family Foundation again provided generous financial support for Roan Scholar
“My highlight of the week was seeing the Library of Congress and Thomas Jefferson's library. [It] put into perspective how important knowledge is to be a good leader."
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Cade accepted a Naturalist Internship where he expanded his knowledge of environmental education, natural history interpretation and preservation, writing publications, and the business operations of a small, local museum.
Lexi was selected for a Congressional Internship with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (TN). A business major with a passion for economic development, Vance learned about how the federal government supports entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses.
Four Roan Scholars were awarded Extraordinary Opportunity Grants (EOGs) for summer 2022. Thanks to generous financial support from Eastman Credit Union, Roan EOGs provide funding to rising Roan juniors and seniors who are pursuing exceptional summer opportunities.
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Sam and Kei were both accepted to The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program. As part of that experience, Harper interned with Light to Life, a non-profit focused on mental health, and Garcia interned with the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA).
The event brought together regional leaders from various sectors: business, education, healthcare, and non-profit. The conversation underscored how the pandemic has reshaped day-to-day life in both expected and surprising ways.
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“Hearing regional leaders from different professions speak about their handling of COVID-19, I learned that there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ answer to the problems exacerbated by the pandemic.”
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affirmed, challenged, and changed our understanding of leadership? Those were questions community leaders weighed in on during a campus-wide panel discussion organized by Roan ’25s Katie Jones and Trent White.
"It was an entirely new experience for me as I have never organized an event this large. I now know how to reach out and connect with other leaders, organize and reserve spaces, and function as a moderator in stressful situations!" said Katie Jones ’25.
Roan Scholars developed deeper understanding this year through interaction with campus and community leaders - and experiences abroad.
As part of a Roan Impact Focus project, Haylie Davenport ‘23 and Keaton Smith ‘24 organized a Braver Angels debate on campus this spring to promote civil dialogue. They were inspired by their time at VMI’s 2021 Leadership and Ethics Conference, where they learned about this debate format. Braver Angels uses a highly structured, parliamentary form of debate to bring diverse groups together to discuss controversial topics in a civil manner. The goal? Better understanding for all.
FINDING COMMON GROUND: Katie Jones ʼ25 and Trent White ʼ25 question the panel.
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Shivam participated in the Fulbright Institute's Arts, Activism, and Social Justice summer 2022 program at the University of Bristol in England — a 3-week, fully funded experience abroad. He met with leaders, poets, and local historians to learn about how Bristol continues — particularly through the arts — to uncover and redefine the legacy of slavery in the city.
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A Conversation With Maestro Rob Seebacher
Scholars met with Dr. Rob Seebacher (left), music director and conductor of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, before attending the JCSO's first-ever performance in ETSU's new Martin Center for the Arts. Dr. Seebacher spoke about his incredible musical career, discussed the nature and experience of music, talked about the importance of resilience, and shared several laughs with Scholars.
This spring, Roan Scholars met with members of ETSU's senior leadership team, including President Brian Noland, Provost Kimberly McCorkle, and Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment Joe Sherlin. These senior leaders presented leadership case studies drawn from their own professional experiences, then engaged in small group dialogue with the Scholars about how they might approach those same challenges.
Kei spent the fall 2021 semester in Norway where she connected with international students and learned to navigate intercultural communications. She also learned about everyday things outside of the classroom — like nature, sustainability, and politics.
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The Roan's ‘Leadership Voices’ series provides opportunities for Scholars to learn from experienced leaders in a variety of fields.
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Sally spent the spring 2022 semester in Barcelona, Spain. She said, "I have been immersed in the beauty of Barcelona since the day I arrived. All these things, along with my academic exploration, have promoted the growth of my personal and professional well-being."
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a local education non-profit that provides opportunities for K-12 students to participate in mentoring and STEM-focused, project-based programs. Last summer, Bentley led STREAMWORKS STEM Summer Camps, and this year he is also helping train educators on how to bring STEM into their classrooms.
Gavin Bentley ’24 has shared the power of coding and STEM with countless young people — right here in the Appalachian Highlands. He is a key member of STREAMWORKS,
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STREAMWORKS — all because of his belief in the young students with whom he works and his desire to see them learn, grow, and succeed.
Roan Scholars and Alumni are investing in our future by promoting technology education, supporting literacy, and protecting the next generation.
“I care about people. I care about empowering people to help themselves.”
Bentley is also a co-founder of ETSU MATE's Underwater Robotics team. He balances his coursework in International Affairs with his significant responsibilities at
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Abby Simpson ’25
Tiffany is leading for the next generation and helping children in the region through her work at Niswonger Children’s Hospital.
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Abby Simpson ’25 and Shaina Thompson ’25 created the ‘Eager for Education’ book drive in fall 2021, collecting and donating more than 500 books to elementary school children in surrounding counties and visiting schools to read to the children.
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“I grew up in this region and have a passion for helping it.”
“I believe the pandemic has impacted children’s education greatly. By donating books, this gives them greater access to education and stories.”
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One of the initiatives Alford leads focuses on car seat safety. Her program gives car seats and education to families in need. She also coordinates Safe Kids NE TN, a program focused on decreasing preventable injuries.
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Cade Campbell ’24 spoke at the first-ever TEDxETSU in April 2022. Drawing on his extensive experience as a naturalist, Campbell challenged the audience to see the deeply connected nature of our world.
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Nelya Stynka ’23 received the ‘Jane Addams Excellence in Practice Award’ which each year recognizes one student in ETSU's Department of Social Work.
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“This past academic year has been one of immense growth both professionally and personally through the various opportunities afforded to me through both the Roan and ETSU. I feel more now than ever before that I am a leader and that my leadership makes a difference."
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Morgan Blazer ’25 won first place in ETSU's Service Showcase, where she spoke about her Alternative Break experience.
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KeiAndra Harper ’23 received the ‘Undergraduate Feminist Activist Award’ from the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
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Emily Casteel ’24 received the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention, the highest award given in the organization.
Scholars participated in the Vet Fest 5K on September 11th as part of Roan Physical Vigor Weekend.
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Shivam Patel ’22 and McKenzie Templeton ’22 were inducted into ETSU’s 1911 Society, which honors the university's most notable graduates.
The Roan partnered with the Langston Centre, with 5 Roan Scholars serving as coaches and mentors for 4th graders in Langston’s Afterschool Institute during spring 2022. Scholars worked weekly with the students to help them prepare for the Upper East Tennessee Science Fair.
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Keaton Smith ’24, Katie Jones ’25, Haylie Davenport ’23, and Cade Campbell ’25 attended the 12th annual Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Leadership and Ethics Conference in November 2021. The conference featured discussions around current events as well as presentations by internationally-acclaimed speakers.
“The Roan has made my accomplishments possible and my shortcomings easier. It gets harder and harder to imagine what my life might look like were it not for this program, as I am continually blessed with opportunities and kindness."
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Rebecca Frazier ’23 and Taylor Shanks ’23 were among the ten students inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), ETSU’s highest award for undergraduate leadership.
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Olivia Bostic ’23 completed NASCAR’s Track Services Training Program and is now certified for racetrack EMS and fire suppression services. She is part of the Bristol Motor Speedway infield medical team and can work as an EMT at any NASCAR track. She’s one of only 4 women among the 42 people serving in this role.
Pate Anglin ’25 received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for his upcoming fall 2022 semester abroad experience in Athens, Greece.
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Abby Simpson ’25, Riley Skaggs ’25, and Trent White ’25 were among the individuals named as Appalachian Highlands ‘Twenty Under 20’ honorees for 2022.
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From New York City, Olivia Ellis ‘18 reports that after four years with Likeable Media, she has started a new job as Art Director at ENGINE. “I’ll be working on their social team for HBO and HBO Max!” said Ellis.
Services (IOP), and complete intakes. “I’m getting the unique experience of managing a clinical and administrative perspective of the substance abuse treatment world here in East TN,” Cross said. She also continues to lead a Young Life group at Unicoi County High School (see photo above).
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Physical Therapy program. “I am halfway through the three-year program and I’m spending more time applying my new skills in clinical rotations,” said Donachy.
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Annie Malcolm Crowder ’19 is the registered dietitian for Friendship Health & Rehab and is teaching health and wellness classes for Mount Regis Addiction Treatment Center. She and her husband, Mack, live in Christiansburg, VA and are expecting a baby girl in early September.
Adam Rosenbalm ’21 shares, “Year 1 post-graduation has been filled with business growth and expansion. Good Batch Mama continues to expand our team with the goal of deepening our roots in the Appalachian Highlands region, specifically in Bristol and Johnson City. We also have an eye on a larger expansion in the near future, targeting new markets to break into to offer families there an easier path to the dinner table.”
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Brianna (McCoy) Donachy ’20 is now a second-year student in ETSU’s Doctor of
began working for AmeriCorps in May 2021 and was placed as the preventionhomelesswhichofFamilyCoordinatorIntakeforPromiseBristol,providesservices in Sullivan County. She and her husband also fostered cats through the Humane Society until they added Clover as a full-time family member in December.
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She is preparing to take her first set of board exams, which will mark the end of her didactic medical education. Later this summer, she will relocate to Charleston, SC to complete two years of clinical rotations as she finishes medical school. Last fall, she organized VCOM Carolina’s first walk for breast cancer awareness and helped fundraise ~$1,500 for a local cancer center. “I have had the best experiences at VCOM so far and am thankful for the Roan for helping me get here!” said Wilson.
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Tiffani Carrasco ’18 wed Dr. Thomas Stovall in Key Biscayne, Florida in May 2022.
Cierra Linka Cross ’21 and her husband Corbin bought their first home together in Erwin, TN and celebrated two years of marriage in May 2022. Cross was promoted in July 2021 to Program Liaison at Families Free in Carter County. She uses her social work degree to sit on the First Judicial
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Tiffany Cook Alford ’21 began a new role as Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator at Niswonger Children’s Hospital in November 2021. In April 2022, Alford moved back to Johnson City after her marriage to Sam Alford (ETSU ’21).
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Morgan (Munsey) Boven ’19 works as a ServiceNow Data Analyst at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. She and her husband recently adopted two Siberian kittens, Boba and Mochi.
the ETSU BCM as a Campus Missionary and will start a masters program through The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to pursue a Master of Arts in Christian Education.
Chandler (Parris) Sharpe ’17 was married last June to Dakota Sharpe. After completing her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in Colorado, she and her husband moved back to North Carolina where Sharpe has accepted a clinical hospital staff pharmacist position.
This summer’s Roan Reads 2022 selection is Atomic Habits (2018) by James Clear. Scholars’ selection of ‘Healthy Habits’ as the Roan Impact Focus for academic year 2022-2023 inspired the selection. With generous support from the Lucy Kennerly Gump ‘Roan Reads’ Endowment, all Roan Scholars and Alumni received a copy of Atomic Habits and will have opportunities to discuss the book in fall 2022.
Carlee (Haas) Hart ’17 is currently serving as a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate for the U.S. Air Force in South Korea with her two hiking, beach-loving pups while trying to soak up as much of the culture as possible. She is also continuing her education with the University of Maryland, studying for an MS in Biotechnology with a concentration in Bioinformatics.
Katie Jones Jennelle ’11 and her husband Brandon welcomed a baby boy, James Ethan, earlier this year. Additionally, Jennelle will be leaving the District Attorney’s Office where she has focused on the prosecution of narcotics cases; she has accepted an appointment as Clerk and Master for Sullivan County, TN.
“Lucy’s belief in the power of reading and discussion to bring people together lives on through the Roan Reads program,” said Roan Executive Director Scott Jeffress. “We’re grateful for the many individuals and organizations that contribute to this initiative.”
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Roan Alumni: Have an update to share? Drop us a note at roanscholars@etsu.edu.
Taylor Martin ’17 recently moved from Nashville, TN to Kingsport, TN and was chosen to serve as the Nurse Manager of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit at Johnson City Medical Center. She will also graduate with her master’s degree in summer 2023.
Audrey Smith Wilkinson ’16 recently relocated back to Southwest Virginia with her family after her husband John Riley’s completion of his ophthalmology residency at the University of Kentucky. “While living in Lexington, I taught 1st grade for 3 years in the Fayette County school system, applying and developing the skills I learned in the ETSU Department of Education,” Wilkinson shared. “My husband and I have also started a family, and we now have a daughter named Vera, a son named John Barrett, and a bernedoodle named Percy. Over the past year I have enjoyed staying at home and taking care of our children, watching them learn and grow. Vera Kate has become quite the book worm! We are so excited to relocate back to Southwest Virginia to live in the region we are so fortunate to call home.”
Josh Culbert ’10 was recently promoted to Practice Manager at Bragg & Company CPAs.
Allison Lowe ’08 obtained the credential of Certified Eating Disorders Specialist from the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals in 2021. She is one of only 12 psychotherapists and physicians in Tennessee to hold this credential — and only the second in Knoxville. The credential is a five-year process of clinical work with clients, coursework, and exams; it is the highest clinical professional credential within Lowe’s specialty of psychotherapy for eating disorders.
Caroline Ross Williams ’07 and her husband, Jason Williams, welcomed their second daughter, Ivy, in July 2021. Ivy joins proud big sister Charlotte. Williams is a partner and practicing attorney at local law firm Hunter, Smith & Davis and was named a “Rising Star” for the mid-south region by the national publication SuperLawyers
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What’s next? Addie is a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC.
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troubled youth and understanding the criminal justice system; it also led her to complete her Summer of Service at the Upper East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Johnson City, TN. Lily is motivated to act as an advocate for children and
What’s next? Casey is working as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse at Fort Sanders Medical Center, with plans to attend graduate school in the near future.
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Highlights: During her first year of college, aboutIndiana,inBreaksanparticipatedCaseyinAlternativeexperienceScottCounty,learninghealth and harm reduction-related topics. This experience led her to co-found and serve as co-president of Students Advocating for Harm Reduction (SAFHR), an ETSU student organization dedicated to reducing negative consequences associated with substance abuse. Casey’s Roan Summer of Service at Jefferson Memorial Hospital inspired her to reexamine her career path and pursue a nursing degree. During college, Casey also worked as a Student Nursing Associate at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville.
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What’s next? Lily plans to pursue a career in public relations or advertising and help companies with their branding and communication strategy.
ADDIE FAIRCHILD ‘22 NURSING
Indiana — an experience that led her to co-found and serve as co-president of Students Advocating for Harm Reduction, a student organization dedicated to reducing negative consequences associated with substance abuse. She completed her Roan Summer of Service at Ashe Memorial Hospital interning with Camp Med, a hands-on learning experience for high school students interested in healthcare. She also worked extensively throughout the pandemic at Margate Rehabilitation.
Highlights: Caroline was a highly andDeltachapterGammaleadermemberengagedandoftheDeltaofKappasororityETSU’s Panhellenic Association. She spent her Roan Summer of Service at the Sea Turtle Center in Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica, where she helped create safe environments for endangered sea turtle nests. Caroline also received a Roan Extraordinary Opportunity Grant to intern at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado, an opportunity that blended her passion for conservation, nonprofit, and education work. Caroline is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), was named ETSU’s Outstanding Sorority Woman of the Year in 2020, and last year was named a Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Award recipient — Kappa Delta sorority’s highest individual honor for undergraduate students.
SHIVAM PATEL ‘22 HEALTH SCIENCES
What’s next? Caroline began work as a Leadership Development Consultant with the national office of Kappa Delta sorority starting in July 2022.
vulnerable populations. As an intern for a local marketing agency, she wrote press releases, interviewed shops and restaurants for web articles, and managed several social media pages. Lily also welcomed new students to campus as a POLO leader.
Highlights: completedShivam his Roan Summer of Texas,inTransformationwithServiceProjectSanAntonio,serving
Highlights: Addie graduated in December 2021. She participated in an inHarmonBreakAlternativefocusedHealthandReductionScottCounty,
CASEY DAVIDSON ‘22 NURSING
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underprivileged children through literacy improvement and social-emotional development initiatives. Shivam was an active campus leader, serving with the Preview and Orientation Leaders Organization (POLO) and as Student Government Association (SGA) President during his junior year. Shivam received an Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship in 2021, conducting a novel research project with his faculty advisor, Dr. Sean Fox, to map the soil microbiome of Appalachia. During Commencement in May 2022, Shivam was inducted into ETSU’s
Jordan served as vice president and then president of the ETSU Society of Physics Students, where she worked to build community among Physics majors.
“The Roan Program has given me the steppingstones to enter the world as a conscientious citizen that seeks to alleviate suffering and help others live more meaningful lives. As I begin a new path in life, I hold this program close to my heart and cherish the people who are a part of it."
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Highlights: Nelya completed her Roan Summer of Service at Talisman Camp in Zirconia, North Carolina, where she developmentalprovided support for individuals with Autism and ADHD. A Roan Extraordinary Opportunity Grant and Gilman Scholarship provided support to Nelya to intern virtually with Dish Foundation and Salma Prahbu’s Institute for Career Counseling in India. She completed her capstone internship at the Jeremiah School in Johnson City, a therapeutic day school for children
What’s next? Shivam spent part of his summer in the United Kingdom, studying Arts, Activism, and Social Justice as part of his Fulbright UK Summer Institute award. He will spend a gap year working with AmeriCorps as he applies to medical schools.
What’s next? Clara began a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Emory & Henry College in May 2022.
MCKENZIE TEMPLETON ‘22 ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Highlights: Clara’s artistichealthcarepassionjointforandendeavors
NELYA STYNKA ‘23 SOCIAL WORK
with neurological delays. Nelya worked throughout college with Families Free, a non-profit that supports women and families affected by substance abuse and incarceration. In that role she performed a variety of activities, including assisting in facilitating groups for incarcerated women. She also served as an Expedition Leader and as president of ETSU’s Student Social Work Association. In spring 2022, Nelya received the 'Jane Addams Excellence in Practice Award' which each year recognizes one student in the Department of Social Work, based on faculty nominations.
defined her time at ETSU. performedSheas a member of the ETSU Chorale, illustrated a children’s book, crocheted stuffed animals for donation to kids, and received her Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu. She spent her Roan Summer of Service at Branch House, a non-profit family justice center serving victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault and was later recognized as Branch House’s Volunteer of the Year for her efforts. Clara worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Ballad Heath throughout the pandemic, caring for a variety of patients, including on the frontlines of a COVID unit.
Highlights: During her time at ETSU, thecreatedMcKenzieABLE-university's first all-inclusive awarenessdisability club. Her love of nonprofits began during her Roan Summer of Service at United Way of Greater Kingsport, where she worked to improve homeless services and volunteered with the Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness. McKenzie has a passion for the Appalachian Highlands, which was further solidified when she interned with STREAMWORKS, spearheading the Appalachian Highlands ‘Twenty Under 20’ Awards program for 3 years. She also interned at the ETSU Research Corporation, was a part of a virtual brand strategy team at the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center in Monterey, California, and was an extern for Facebook. During Commencement in May 2022, McKenzie was inducted into ETSU’s 1911 Society, which recognizes the university’s most notable graduates.
JORDAN TEAGUE ‘22 PHYSICS
What’s next? Nelya will begin work as a Special Education Teacher’s Assistant in Buncombe County Schools in Asheville, N.C.
Highlights: Jordan explored her love of science during her Roan Summer of Service with the Johnson EnvironmentalCity Field Office for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) where she learned about water quality and safety. Jordan completed multiple undergraduate research experiences, working in Dr. Gregory Ordway’s lab to investigate the cellular consequences of depression and suicide, and exploring the effects of chemotherapy on the brain during a summer internship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
1911 Society, which recognizes the university’s most notable graduates.
CLARA REYNOLDS ‘22 HEALTH SCIENCES
What’s next? Jordan will begin a Doctoral program in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in fall 2022.
What’s next? McKenzie is the Director of Young Professional Development for the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce, a new position focused on attracting, supporting, and retaining more young professionals to Johnson City.
Shivam Patel ’22
COOPER JOHNSON WEST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL KINGSPORT, TN
community — including as president of the student book club, a class junior marshal, Girls State attendee, small group leader and praise team leader at church, rec league referee, and member of both the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.
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High Highlights:SchoolLeah is a gifted musician who has experience in French horn, trumpet, mellophone;and she was a conductorcompetitiveand
High Highlights:SchoolSarah is keenly interested in photography and drawing and sees art as a way to build aSarahcommunity.servedasTeenAdvisory
WELCOME, ROAN CLASS OF 2026!
What you should know: “I have learned to release my fear of failure and allow myself the grace to stop chasing empty breezes of perfection. I have learned to be proactive in aspects of my life within my control.”
LEAH LOVEDAY NORTHVIEW SEVIERVILLE,ACADEMYTN
What you should know: “My growth mindset amounts to how I thrive. The joy I find in others, music, and my growth is who I am — a versatile person seeking to grow.”
KYAH POWERS DOBYNS-BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL KINGSPORT, TN
What you should know: “My whole life has been defined by events in which my attitude and enthusiasm have directly sparked a similar excitement in my peers.… I (have) realized that in order to serve others to the best of your ability, you have to take care of yourself first.”
ZAYDA CARVER MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL SPRUCE PINE, NC
What you should know: “I want to grow and network with like-minded people. As I better myself I would like to continue to inspire, encourage, and make a difference in my community. I’ve realized the importance of understanding who I’m leading and how my actions can affect the people around me.”
served as head drum major for Northview Academy’s marching band the past two seasons. Leah was the President of the student government association, valedictorian, and a leader in numerous other organizations. She credits her deep appreciation for Appalachia (and her current career path) to her participation in Governor’s School and Smoky Mountain Youth Leadership.
SARAH MOHAMMED SCIENCE HILL HIGH SCHOOL JOHNSON CITY, TN
(flute), was part of the championnationalDobynsBennett Marching Band and Symphony of the Mountains Youth Orchestra, and held multiple key leadership roles in the Highlands Youth Ensemble. She has also been a peer tutor and served with her church youth group on mission trips.
High Highlights:SchoolKyah is an honorsearnedmusicianaccomplishedwhoAll-Stateinband
Board member for 4ThirTEEN, where she helped establish the organization’s mission and vision statements after organizing a successful community block party. She serves as a youth leader with the local non-profit organization LXI and held leadership roles in Science Hill’s JROTC program.
What you should know: “My joy now comes from serving others and being a catalyst for happiness wherever I can ... I want to leave a legacy of compassion and lives changed for the better.”
High Highlights:SchoolA student with varied churchalsomemberanCoopertalents,wasbothAll-StateChoir(whosingswithhischoirand musical theatre program) and an AllConference point guard on his school’s basketball team. Cooper was also a student ambassador at West Ridge High School, participated in various clubs, and is involved with his church.
High Highlights:SchoolZayda is SchoolMitchellinvolvedandhelpingcommittedenthusiasticallytootherswasheavilyatbothHighandinher
What you should know: “To me, leadership isn't about control, but more about trust. You should build a relationship with your team … and build an environment that allows everyone to thrive.”
MACY STRADER GRAINGER HIGH SCHOOL RUTLEDGE, TN
What you should know: “I truly feel for those who are struggling or suffering, and those emotions inspire and motivate me to do good. My compassion for others is a quality that I am extremely thankful for, as it helps me connect with others and shows them that I care.”
High Highlights:SchoolNatalie was captain of the Twin Springs High School forensics team and a state champion in oratory speech. She was also captain of the varsity cheerleading team, editor of the school yearbook, and has earned a black belt in Taekwondo and competed at nationals. Goal oriented and compassionate, she strives to lead with dignity and grace.
NATALIE WHITE TWIN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL NICKELSVILLE, VA
BRAYDON WHITE CHUCKEY-DOAK HIGH SCHOOL GREENEVILLE, TN
High Highlights:SchoolA strong work ethic and desire to serve others memberBraydonhighBraydonmarkedWhite’sschoolyears.wasaofthe
National Honor Society at ChuckeyDoak High School, where he also played football and helped lead service-learning efforts. In the community, he participated in the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy for two years, worked at Food City since he was 14, and volunteers with the local fire department, helping plan and conduct various service projects.
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What you should know: “I am the type of person who once I start something I will see it through … I make it my duty to help and be of use any way I can.”
High Highlights:SchoolMacy has a passion for creative writing and is in the process of working with an editor to publish a novel.horror-genreCaptain of the Grainger High School cheerleading squad, she also served as yearbook editor, was vice president of the school’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club, and a Health Council Officer. She also organized an award-winning leadership conference for students in her county.
Kelly Price
Dr. Josh Reid
Scott CynthiaJeffLeaDr.MitchLewisValerieRobertsonRobertsonRunnionTuellSubhashiniVashisthAnneWilesWilliamsWoodmansee
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ROAN STEERING COMMITTEE, 2021-2022
The Roan is empowered by the support of community leaders from across the region who serve on the Roan’s Steering and Regional Interview Committees and who review application files each fall. We are grateful for these individuals and all they do to ensure the vitality and strength of the program.
Casey Davidson ’22, senior reflection letter to the Steering Committee
Jasen Eige Gwen Ellis
John Birchette
REGIONAL INTERVIEW COMMITTEE, 2021-2022
Louie Gump, Founder Kathy MarkJenniferHallKellerKinser-Chair
Dr. Joe CarolineJohnMelissaSherlinSteagall-JonesD.“Spike”Tickle,IIRossWilliams’07
Dr. Philip Benfield ’06
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Dr. Aya Fukuda ’06
Dr. Brian Noland
Jenna MattDonnaAllisonLafeverLowe’08NolandPencarinha ’14
Emily Dr.Dr.AnnaJudyDr.LeightonDr.HelenHeathWhitneyGoepelGoetzGuinnHarmonDanaHarrisonHartMcKenzieHighsmithIngalaIngramAmyJohnsonWendyJordanov
Mark Eades
“I cannot express how grateful I am to have been a part of the Roan Program. I knew this program was more than just a scholarship, but I did not expect it to have such a huge influence on my college years and personal growth."
Stephen Dixon
Many thanks to the 70+ Roan Alumni and friends of the program who helped us evaluate application files during fall 2021 as part of our selection process for the Class of 2026.
Heidi Dulebohn
Jim Dr.JoseDr.BobClaudiaTaraBoltonBurnsByrdCantlerDarylCarterCastilloHeatherCook
Greg DePriest
Ron Edmond
April Eads
SERVICE TO THE ROAN
Keely Goodwin ’07
THE ROAN NEEDS YOU
More than 250 individual donors and businesses stepped forward this year to show their support for the Roan with gifts totaling over Since$469,000.itscreation, the Roan has relied primarily on private gifts from individuals and organizations. Those gifts directly fund both the scholarships that allow Roan Scholars to attend ETSU and the unique out-of-the classroom experiences that challenge and inspire Scholars to learn, grow, and develop. ETSU also helps every donor dollar go further by covering many of our administrative costs.
We are incredibly grateful for your support of the Roan, and we invite you to join us in continuing — and expanding — the Roan tradition of excellence and impact.
Our goal is to raise financial support to grow the number of Roan Scholars on campus to 40at roanscholars.org/give
“This program has pushed me to achieve more than I could have ever imagined. I have had incredible experiences across the globe and country that have given me an arsenal of skills that I will continue building upon for the remainder of my life."
We have big goals ahead — including growing the number of Roan Scholars in each incoming class to 10. That will mean 40 Roan Scholars on the ETSU campus in any given year. Imagine the impact they will make.
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Support the Roan today at roanscholars.org/give.
Caroline Parris ’22
$469K in total gifts during FY22 - an 84% increase from the previous year
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It has been a banner year for Roan fundraising — and that is thanks to our many supporters.
171 gifts and $72K raised on ETSU's 2022 Day of Giving - our highest totals ever
$25K is the cost to fully fund one Roan scholarship and leadership development experiences for a year
Make a gift today
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+ Dr. Cheri and John Clavier
Enterprise
Dr. Philip ’06 and Lauren Benfield (5+)
Ronald G. Edmond (5+) Elizabeth L. Edwards ’22
+ Lauren Bond Chelsea Booher ’14 (5+)
+ Olivia Ellis ’18
Jeff and Beth Anderson (15+)
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
+ Sharon Duncan East EastmanFoundationTennessee(15+)CreditUnion (5+)
Thank you to these generous donors who supported the Roan during this past fiscal year (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022).
Joanne W. Gilmer (5+) + Good Batch Mama LLC
Tiffany Cook Alford ’21
Keely R. Goodwin ’07 (10)
Sierra G. Gossett ’15 (5+)
CDR Allen ’05 and Julie Barnett (10)
Bachman
AddieDr.JamesFoundationHoldingsH.Epps,IV(5)SusanB.EppsFairchild ’22
+ Heidi and Dr. Scott Dulebohn
Dr. Aya Fukuda ’06 (10)
General Shale Products LLC + Jake Gibson
Mikki G. Hale ’05 and Brandon Hale (10+)
+ Blue Cross/Blue Shield of TN Health Foundation
The Roan Program is a community investment in leadership. We extend our deepest gratitude to ETSU and to all the individuals and organizations who help us empower the next generation of leaders.
+ Family Eye Care Center PLLC Dr. Kristin T. Farr ’04 and Jason Farr (5+)
+ Joy Fulkerson
+ Olivia Bostic ’23
Cierra Linka Cross ’21
+ Denny Darnell, III Ben and +DaughertyAshley(5+)HaylieDavenport ’23
+ Bernie L. Gray and Helen McCormick Gray
+ Cary Street Partners LLC + Emily Casteel ’24 Kimberly and Matt Casteel Michael(P’24) and Nancy Christian Citizens Bank Tri-Cities Foundation (10+)
Logan Henley ‘20
+ Pate Anglin ’25 Anonymous (multiple)
Sharon and J. Rolland Boles (15+)
Dr. Jennifer Axsom Adler and Warren Adler
+ Jason Clevinger
Kathy and Duke Hall Helen KeiAndraHarmonG.Harper ’23
Grace McCord Collins ’12 and Sean Collins ’12 (10)
Andy Hall and Julie Carney Hall
Alan Gump and Serena Fisher Louis H. Gump (20+)*
John
+ Linda Coffey
+ Andy and Hayley Dietrich Stephen and Jennifer Dixon Brianna M. Donachy ’20 + Suzanne and Bruce ElisabethDonaldsonand Reneau MandyDubberleyDugger ’19 (5)
Tiffani Carrasco-Stovall ’18 and Dr. Thomas Stovall
Louis K. Gump (5+) Warren M. Gump (10+)
William H. and Sandy Brown (5) + Janet Buchanan Dr. Bonnie L. Burchett (20+)
Regina Giles and Dr. Patton M. Giles, Jr. (15+)
P.B.FoundationCharitable(5+)andAmanda
+ Rev. David and Janet Anglin (P’25)
Annie Malcolm Crowder ’19 Josh ’10 and Casey Culbert (10)
+Dessi(5+)K.FordRebeccaFrazier ’23
Mary Craig and Leighton Hart + David Hatley
Gavin Bentley ’24 Sally Gump Berryman (10+)
+ Dr. Dana Harrison
Casey Davidson ’22 + Elizabeth and Eric Deaton Nancy DeFriece
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
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Claudia Byrd (5+) Len and Mary Ann Cadwallader (5+) Cade Campbell ‘24 Gail and John Campbell (5+) Tracy and Christopher Campbell (P’24) Lisa and William Carmody (P ’20)
+Blazer+Steagall,Blackburn,(BirchetteBirchetteMortuary)Childers&PLCKrystalandMichael(P’25)MorganBlazer ’25
Lori and Al Fatherree (10+) Carol and Michael Ferguson
+ Liv Detwiler
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Morgan Munsey Boven ’19 and Isaac Boven Anne Brading + Katherine and David Bradley Lynn P. Brannon (5)
+ Linda Adams
COL (Ret) Patrick Gagan (5+) Cheyna ’13 and Mitch +GallowaySamuel Garcia ’23
+ Angela Gilmer (P’16)
Harriet Cone (5)
Dr. Emily K. Eisenhower ’13 Gwen and Phil Ellis (P’18)
Dr. Cynthia Burnley and Robert Riser (10) Tara and Matthew Burns (5) Amber ’10 and Scott Butler (5) C. L. Butler (15)
+ General Electric Foundation
Dr. Erika Herrera ’14 and Max Herrera (5+)
+ Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Bank of America Charitable Gift KatieFundAnne Barlowe ’21
Dr. Heather Cook ’04 and Lafe Cook (15)
Nita and Rab Summers (15+) T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving (10+) Edwina ’12 and Carlos Tackett + Eugenia Taylor + Jordan Teague ’22 McKenzie Templeton ’22 + Katie Thompson + Shaina Thompson ’25 Ann and John Tickle (10+) Lisa Tickle and John D. "Spike" Tickle, II
Teresa and Craig Wild (P ’14) Bonnie and Haynes* CarolineWilkes ’
Ted R. Hughes
Robin M. and Robert York (P ’15) (5+)
Dr. Hal and Terri Knight (15+) + Cherian Koshy
+ Carter Wilson ’23 Jackie and Jeffrey Wilson (P ’19) Cynthia and AlicynWoodmanseeDavidR.York ’15 (5+)
+ Dave and Susan McAuley + Dr. Tim McBride Beth and ZachMcCameyRandy(P’15)McCamey ’15 (5+)
Frederick B. Warren (10+)
Larissa Copley Warwick ’21 + Tracy Watkins (P’23)
Brittany ’05 and Ryan Hollingsworth (5+)
+ Travis Watson (P’25)
Tim ’09 and Cadee+VanthournoutMarti(5+)CarolinVogelWarren ’24
Bobby and Jean Hurt (20)
Erick and Ellen Herrin + Dr. McKenzie and Akiah LucasHighsmithC.Hitechew ’14 (5+)
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+ Peter and Betsy Rice
Dan and Katie Mahoney Taylor Martin ’17
Stephanie and Mitchell Warren (P ’24)
Tom and Becky Krieger (15+) The LaPorte Family: (10+) Joe and Hope LaPorte Quinita and Chris LaPorte Sam J. and Marlo LaPorte Stephen ElizabethandLaPorte
Dr. Amy D. Johnson
+ Karen Pierce Lim and Dr. Tanna StephenLimM. Linebarger ’08 (5) Allison K. Lowe ’08 (5+) + LPI Inc. Janie and Ted Lyon (5+)
Dr. Wendy Jordanov Ronquille Joyner ’24 Dr. David K. Kalwinsky
07 and Jason Williams (10)
Addie Jarrett ’04
Seth Jewett ’20
+ Veronica Watson ’25 Lewis P. Wexler Sr. and Lynda Wexler (5+)
Dr. William Austin Wike ’16 (5+)
Dr. Christopher J. Keller Jennifer and Jeff Keller Linda J. Keller (10+) Sandy Kennemur (P’10) + Dorothy Kerns + Erinn King
Dr. Chandler Parris Sharpe ’17 Drs. Joe and Erin Sherlin (5+) + Abby Simpson ’25 + Jennifer and Steve Skaggs (P’25) + Riley Skaggs ’25 James W. Sledge (10+) Karen and Bart Smith (P’24) + Matthew Smith Sara and Steve Smith Donna and Norris Sneed (10) John Speropulos
LTC (Ret.) Scott and Barb Jeffress (5+)
Judith V. Ingala + Anna and Russell Ingram Frances A. Jackson (5)
Connor McClelland ’21 Brian McCormack ’05 Dr. Richard and Vicki McGowan (15+) + Abraham McIntyre + Molly Meschke Dr. Craig Mitcham ’13 Mooneyhan Family Foundation (15+) + Jenna and Mark Lafever Coralie and Ray Morgan + Denise Motowski + Amanda and David Mowell + Dreana and Roger Mowen Marc and Pin-Chia Murphy (5+) + National ClaireNolandDr.Dr.FoundationChristianRoyNicks(10)BrianandDonna(5)OldhamandGeorge E.
+ Mary Lib and Dr. John White + Trent White ’25
Mark and Lindy Kinser + Allan Kluttz
Brittany L. Robbins ’09 (5+) + Jonathan Roberts Scott and Valerie Robertson + Curt and Dr. Jenny Rose Adam T. Rosenbalm ’21 Phillip ’09 and Liz Ross (10) Lottie and Eric Ryans (10+) Jon TaylorSeeShanks ’23
Melissa Steagall-Jones and Jeff Jones (5) + Emma Stowe Nelya D. Stynka ’23 Drs. Mary Kay and William Sullivan (5+)
Dr. Victoria Howard ’15 (5+) Liz Hughes (5+)
Samuel Hunter Wike ’18
Michael Laposky Margot Ledford ’18 + Cpt. Richard Lewis
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"Skip" Oldham, III (5+) Taylor D. Osborne ’20 Caroline J. Parris ’22 Courtney T. Parris (P’22) Shivam G. Patel ’22 Elaine Pectol Matt Pencarinha ’14 (5+) Jennifer Penley (20+) Kevin R. Peters (5) Kate Phillips ’19 Dennis* and Mary Powell (10+) + Barbara and Robert Powell Sabrina ’10 and MAJ Chad Prosser (5+) Austin S. Ramsey ’21 Melissa and Chris Ramsey (P’21) + Kristen and Michael Reedy Dr. Josh and Erin Reid Renaissance Charitable Foundation (5) Clara G. Reynolds ’22 Jimmy Rhein (10+)
Dr. Brenda White-Wright and Charles Wright (5)
+ Angie and Linc Vance (P’24) Dr. Carroll P. and Michelle M. Vance (10)
+ Katie Jones ’25
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