Connection Summer 2007 by Georgia College & State University

LETTER Letter from the President

irst-time visitors to Georgia College are always taken

with its beautiful campus and stately columns. But those who visit during springtime find themselves even more impressed, greeted by a palette of colors

from foliage of every sort. Perhaps that is why graduations are traditionally held in the spring — a time of renewal and freshness. This spring, again, marked such renewal as the members of the Class of 2007 closed one chapter in their lives in preparation for opening a new one. In all, nearly 1,400 students celebrated the milestone of graduation, joining the 40,000 alumni who preceded them. In this issue, we join in their celebration, looking back at their time here, and looking forward to some of the goals they have set for themselves. Alumni, of course, represent one of our most impor tant assets, and this edition of Connection shows just a few of the ways in which this vital group is supporting our mission as Georgia’s public liberal arts university. These efforts range from the tireless volunteers who give thousands of hours of their time in service to their alma mater — to the financial donations they give to fund our scholarships, educational programs, and capital investments. The success of our alumni is also one of our greatest assets, reinforcing our reputation for producing graduates who are smart, critical thinkers who offer a wealth of knowledge that extends far beyond the core of their chosen degree. As with our past issues of Connection, we highlight some of the notable accomplishments being made by our alumni – not only to recognize them, but also so that their good works may inspire all of us to do similar good things. As always, thank you for your support.

Dorothy Leland President Georgia College & State University President Dorothy Leland Vice President for University Advancement Amy Nitsche Director of University Communications Bryan Jackson

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Faces of Uganda They stare out from charcoal lines on otherwise discarded cardboard canvases: children from Uganda. Their faces represent more than statistics that overwhelm our senses. These innocent smiles share the strength of childhood endurance and softly share words of hope purposed by Jess Fouts, a member of the Class of 2007 who received her degree in Art. Her exhibit was titled “Encompass.” “My purpose was humanitarian from the start,” says Jess. “When I saw images and video clips of daily life in Africa, my heart broke. And Uganda suffers the worst, yet it receives little media attention. The number of orphans in Uganda is the highest per capita in the world, and these children are forced into unsafe environments of abduction. These orphans are known as the ‘night commuters’ because they can walk as much as 12 miles before they find a safe place to sleep each night.”

Flannery Reconsidered An impressive and wide-ranging group of college teachers and independent scholars participated in “Reconsidering Flannery O’Connor” -the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute hosted during July by Georgia College & State University. Events included lectures, readings, and films. The twenty-five par ticipants currently hold teaching positions at schools ranging from research institutions to community colleges. While some are experienced O’Connor scholars/teachers, others were invited because of their unique exper tise, enriching the discussions in seminar sessions. In addition to English teachers, the conference brings together specialists in American studies, comparative literature, creative writing, cultural studies, disability studies, histor y, religion, romance languages, philosophy, theology, and women’s studies.

Working from “found objects” similar to what a child in Uganda might have available, Jess used pictures from various sources to create her emotional installation. “It’s my way of educating the public about this genocide,” Jess says. “I was a little self-conscious at first, being a Caucasian women from the South, but my attitude changed once I started. My heart breaks for these kids. I know a lot of companies and celebrities have gotten involved recently, but I’m fear ful when the fad fades.” “I wanted to show, through their facial expressions and body language, that these children are no different from anyone else. Everyone has experienced fear, suffering, loneliness, and abandonment. However, these children have no choice but to live in these extreme emotions. My hope is that people’s hearts will be broken. Not a broken that goes away as you move on to other activities, but a broken that asks each of us to help make a difference.” ■

Conference topics included “O’Connor: The South, Race, Gender, and Satire,” “Theology in Relation to O’Connor’s Outsiders,” and “O’Connor: Bioethics, Theology, and the Narrative Voice.” The participants presented their research during the last two days of the month’s intensive study. ■

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The Class of 2007 can be remembered as

The Class of Change ith a switch of their tassels, the ranks of Georgia College & State University alumni swelled by 1,384 at this year’s commencement. And while the skies may have been threatening, they never dampened the spirits of the class of 2007 as its members gathered on front campus with family and friends looking on with smiles and tears.

tion of the old Milledgeville train station into the new Wellness Depot, and the updating of residence halls, including the demolition and reconstruction of Napier Hall, and the complete renovation of Bell Hall.

“And now for the moment you’ve been waiting for… move that tassel,” said President Dorothy Leland to the cheers and applause of the many hundred gathered for the event.

“Who can forget having to take a different route to class every day because of all the construction,” he laughed. “We can tend to be nostalgic and wish for the way things used to be, but it’s also important to look at how great the campus has become, and how much it’s changed in just four years. I can’t wait to see what this campus will look like in five or ten years down the road.”

“It is my privilege to formally welcome you as members of the Alumni Association of Georgia College & State University,” said association president Donald Rhodes, MS ‘88 as he recognized the graduates for fulfilling their degree requirements. “This is a completed cycle of promises made, and promises kept. These are good qualities to carry with you in all your future endeavors.”

Many of the changes witnessed by the Class of 2007 were the result of improvements championed by the Georgia College & State University Foundation, and its chairman asked the new alumni to remember their alma mater in the days ahead.

This year’s commencement marked the 123rd at Georgia College, with a total of 994 undergraduate students and 390 graduate students receiving their degrees. And among the most notable memories the Class of 2007 took with it were the immense changes to the campus over previous four years.

Thir ty years ago, I graduated because the Foundation at this college gave me a scholarship to finish my senior year,” said Stanford Wilson, BBA ‘77. “I will forever be grateful for that opportunity.”

“The Class of 2007 can be remembered as the ‘Class of Change’,” said Samuel Rauschenber g, who addressed the crowd as this year’s Phi Kappa Phi student representative. In par ticular, he noted the construction of the school’s new library, the transforma-

“And so, I give back to the university. I’m asking you to do the same thing in the future so that others can celebrate just as you are doing today.” ■

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18 States & 25 Nations

Mark Class of 2007 he Class of 2007 was among the most diverse to ever graduate from Georgia College. Not just because its members came from a total of 18 states and 25 nations, but also because of its wide range of studies and goals.

One unique field of study is GCSU’s Outdoor Education program. Although a relatively new degree major, it encompasses a wide range of purposes, from teaching environmental integrity and wilderness survival skills, to experiential learning and social therapy. For Liz Speelman, who just graduated with a master’s degree in Outdoor Education, it means going to Clemson University to work with curriculum program development in its Youth Learning Institute. She’ll specifically work in the Tall Ship Program where troubled youth learn to sail and work together as a team. Meanwhile, Sandefur Brownlow, who graduated with degrees in both Outdoor Education and Psychology, will work with Second Nature Wilderness programs in Clayton, Georgia. There he will serve as a field instructor working with youth between 13 and 17 years old who suffer from eating disorders, depression, and other challenges. On the other end of the spectrum are graduates such as Nwamaka Ifionu and Onyebuchi ("Buchi") Rapu, both of Nigeria. “I found a home here,” says Nwamaka, who graduated with a degree in Chemistry. “The friends I’ve made and the relationships I have built here got me through. We build each other up. You don’t do it alone -- you learn together.” “I would like to return home to Nigeria someday to fulfill my dream, but medical school is first. I hope to get a job at a hospital in the Atlanta area for about a year while I take the MCAT and apply to medical schools. I would like to specialize in obstetrics gynecology and/or pediatrics. There is a need for more devoted and authentic doctors in my home country and I want to not only deliver babies but to also see them grow.” Nwamaka, the oldest of six children, also has a brother at GCSU who will be a sophomore this fall. And her sister will begin her studies here as a freshman. Her parents traveled from Lagos,

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Onyebuchi Rapu

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Nigeria, to join Nwamaka at graduation and to spend time touring America. For Onyebuchi, who graduated with a degree in economics and finance, the next step has already begun with enrollment in a graduate program in finance at Georgia State University in Atlanta. “I want to be a financial analyst and work first in the states and then maybe return to Nigeria,” she says. “I would not trade my experience at Georgia College for anything. It gave me an all-around oppor tunity to be involved.” And, she says, it’s that well-rounded experience that has given her confidence to succeed no matter where the future may lead her. ■

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ALUMNI Alumni Awards

group of distinguished Georgia College alumni and friends was recognized during the annual Alumni Awards Dinner and Ceremony in April for their personal accomplishments and their outstanding service to the university.

"We are honored to recognize you,” said GCSU Alumni Association president Donald Rhodes, a 1988 graduate of the university. “It is extraordinary for you to be part of the ongoing legacy of GCSU and to have your name remembered so that others will be inspired by your dedication and commitment." Brenda Mason, a 1990 graduate and Chair of the Alumni Awards Selection Committee, said choosing the winners is always difficult because their resumes and service to the university are so impressive. "We are very proud of these individuals and their remarkable careers. They have impacted our community and our world in a positive way, and we are happy to have them linked to our fine university.” This year’s awards included:

2007 Alumni Service Award

Wendy M. Bibb, 1989, 1996 This award recognizes graduates who have rendered the greatest service in recent years to both the university and the Alumni Association. Bibb has served the Alumni Association Board of Directors in a number of capacities for over a decade and is currently its immediate past president. In 2001 she joined the Alumni Board and became president of the Alumni Association in 2004. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and a Master of Public Administration in Public Management from GCSU. Bibb, a senior regional project manager with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is a native of Dublin, Georgia, and currently lives with her daughter, Callie in Sandersville.

Outstanding Recent Alumni Award

Dilanka Seimon, 2003 Only Georgia College alumni who graduated within the past 10 years are eligible for the award, established to honor the achievement of notable recognition in a professional or business career, and promise for continued success. Seimon lives in Houston, Texas and works for Sequent Energy Management, where he was promoted to Originator in January of 2006, the youngest person to hold that position with the company. In 2005, he volunteered to help his native country of Sri Lanka after the devastating tsunami. He received a Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Finance in 2003, and is currently working on a Master of Business Administration at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business.

Honorary Alumni Award

Dr. Robert J. Wilson, III This award is presented to non-alumni who have rendered outstanding service to the university through work with the GCSU Alumni Association. Approval of the recipient by the Association's full board is required. Wilson serves Georgia College, where he has taught since 1987, as both a professor of history, and as the university’s historian. He received the Georgia College Excellence in Teaching Award in 1995, the Irene Rose Community Service Award in 1998, and was named Distinguished Professor in 2000. In 2005, he was honored with a mayoral proclamation of “Dr. Bob Wilson Day," commemorating his many years of interpreting the history of Milledgeville. Wilson and his wife of 38 years, Audie, have two children, Julia and Rob.

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Ethel Rae Mozo-Stewart Alumni Community Service Award

Iona C. Pendergast, 1998, 2005 Graduates, associate and honorary alumni are eligible for this award, established in memory of Ethel Rae MozoStewart, ‘46, which honors the spirit of volunteerism among graduates. Appropriate candidates are characterized by a history of exemplary service, not necessarily in leadership positions, that resulted in visible improvements within his or her community. Pendergast has been involved with the annual Sweetwater Festival, the Relay for Life, and has served with the Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Junior Women's Club of Milledgeville and has served on the Baldwin 20/20 Education Committee. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre in May 1998, and went on to receive a Master of Public Administration in May 2005, both from GCSU, where she is currently an adjunct faculty member. She has three children with her husband, Frank.

William Bone Key Award

Dudley Rowe

Only bestowed from time to time, this award is reserved to honor friends of Georgia College who have rendered outstanding service to both the university and its community. Nominees are not required to be alumni or connected to the Alumni Association, however, they must not have received honors from either the university or the Association within the past four years. Rowe has participated in numerous programs, lectures, presentations and student activities with the university’s J. Whitney Bunting School of Business. In addition, he has served on the Business School Advisory Board since 1992, and is an active member of the GCSU Foundation Board. He was educated in England and graduated as an electrical engineer from Plymouth Institute of Technology in 1965. Rowe retired from ECC International, a mineral and chemical company, after a 45-year career which culminated as executive vice president responsible for all worldwide company operations. He lives in Milledgeville with his wife of 42 years, Jenny, with whom he has two children, Gary and Lisa.

Alumni Achievement Award

Kimberly H. Martin, 1982 This award is given to graduates who have excelled in a particular professional field, having attained prominence and/or have had a positive effect on the state, regional or national level. Martin has worked with major corporations such as Atari, Mead Johnson, and Discovery Communications. For the past seven years, she has been executive vice president and general manager of the Women’s Entertainment television network. In 2005, Martin was designated Telecommunication Industry's “Woman to Watch,” and in 2006 was labeled the Telecommunication Industry's "Wonder Woman." She received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from GCSU in 1982, and went on to receive a Master of Business Administration in 1987 from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Martin and her husband, Joseph, live in Manhasset, N.Y. with their two daughters, Savannah and Madison.

Alumnae Heritage Award

Suzanne Pharr, 1961 The award is presented to an alumna who, in four or more decades of service, has demonstrated in her own life those ideals that best exemplify the traditions and heritage of the university. Pharr, received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Georgia College in 1961 and then served as a teacher at Mary Washington College, Young Harris College and Tulane University throughout the 1960s and 70s. She went on to found The Women's Project in Little Rock, Ark., from 1981-1998, and later served as director of the Highlander Research Education center from 1999-2004. Pharr is the author of two books, “Homophobia: A Weapon of Sexism” and “In the Time of the Right: Reflections on Liberation.” She lives in Knoxville, Tenn., with her partner of 14 years, Renée DeLapp.

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Advantage T he economic forecast for the state of Georgia is bright. And at the helm of some of that brightness has been Georgia College graduate Chris Clark, who served as the state’s Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce since 2003. Now, following a promotion by Governor Sonny Perdue, he plans to use his experience to develop the state’s energy policy and protect its natural environment as the new Executive Director of the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority.

During his tenure in economic development, Chris worked with state representatives stationed in places like Brazil, Korea, the Middle East, and Europe, as well as in commerce offices throughout the state. “Our task was to identify companies, promote Georgia, and present the plan to bring them to the state,” he said. “We had a record year in 2006. It included the announcement to build a KIA plant in West Point, Georgia, which was the largest deal in the country last year.” And, according to Chris, Georgia is developing a favorable “business-friendly” reputation around the world. For instance, when he traveled to China last year, he says he found Chinese officials using the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta as a model for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing “because we effectively built a business and marketing structure from the Olympics that involves many Georgia companies.” Chris also touts Georgia as having a lot of advantages over other states, including the workforce, climate and “having that delicate balance of economic strength and Southern hospitality.” “We have the largest airport in the country, the fastest growing seaport in the country, and, many people don’t know it, but we have the eleventh largest number of Fortune 500 companies headquartered here -- and the second largest number of international offices.” Chris credits his education and experience at Georgia College in preparing him for the business world. “Georgia College provided a whole different experience for me,” says Chris, who graduated in 1996 with a Master of Arts in Public Administration.

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“The professors worked with me to develop a course plan. I remember meeting with Dr. Digby and explaining my ambitions and my desire to acquire learning that I can take back into the work force. He took out a sheet of paper and mapped out the classes that he thought would accomplish my goals. I immediately said, ‘Great, when do I start?’” Chris also remembers that his education included more than just learning from books. “They brought leaders in from all over. In fact, people from the commerce office were among them. My graduate paper was actually on this department.” Since his graduation ten years ago, Chris has garnered many successes. Now, with his career in full throttle, Chris is discovering a new focus in life as he and his wife, Tiffany, welcomed their son, Christian, last year. “I’m certainly learning how to balance life a little better now,” he says. ■

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he moves between seven middle schools in Houston County, just south of Macon, with science kits in hand and a clear direction in each step. “I’m a science coach,” Kaneice Lucas says as she explains recent changes in how teachers are required to provide science instruction.

“About three years ago, Georgia began training teachers for the implementation of its new standards-based curriculum, and my role is a product of those changes. The new Georgia Performance Standards for middle school science have been designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for proficiency in earth, life, and physical science.”

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Science Kaneice received her Specialist in Education (EdS) degree from Georgia College in 2003, after teaching science for six years. She taught a year in Macon and four years in the Jackson area before becoming an educator in Warner Robins. Last year, she received the coveted Master Teacher Certificate earned by teachers who, “consistently demonstrate excellence in the classroom that is linked to gains in student achievement,” says the program’s website. “As an educator, it is vitally important to possess the flexibility to meet the needs of our students,” she says, “and be able to differentiate instruction based on the students’ learning styles.” According to Kaneice, this process allows the development of performance tasks which assess students in ways that directly correlated to how they learn best. “It may seem like a zoo if someone walks by the classroom, because the students are actively engaged in the learning process via various tasks and inquiry-based activities.”

“Georgia College allowed me to extend my prior knowledge and educational experience as a teacher into a more hands-on arena where research matters… why theories worked, where they worked, and in what population the theory and/or practice effectively began to take shape,” she says.

Much of what Kaneice does in her current role is rooted in her experience at Georgia College.

“Georgia College bridged that gap for me, allowing me to effectively do what I do now -- and have success.” ■

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he smell of fresh paint still hung in the air as students sat down for their first classes at Georgia College & State University’s brand new Center for Graduate and Professional Learning in downtown Macon. The center opened with abbreviated “Maymester” classes, but began its swing into full gear in June with a full schedule of summer programs. An official “ribbon cutting” was held June 22nd as part of a meeting of the Georgia College Foundation, which purchased the building for the university last fall. The new center – located in the Thomas Jefferson Building at 433 Cherry Street -- marks the first time in a decade that GCSU has had a dedicated home for its graduate programs in Macon. Although the university has had graduate programs in the area since the 1970s, they had most recently been housed at various locations around the city, diminishing the university’s visibility. As a result, enrollment numbers had declined.

GCSU Macon is located in the Thomas Jefferson Building on Cherry Street in historic downtown Macon.

“We’re marking a new day for higher education in Middle Georgia,” said Georgia College President Dorothy Leland as she joined in the ribbon cutting. “This is more than just a new learning center – it represents a key link to improving the region’s business, healthcare, government, and schools. Now, more than ever before, the students who graduate from this center are poised to make a real difference.” In addition to improving the visibility of the university’s graduate programs, the new center – marketed as GCSUMacon – is also beginning to have a positive impact on the downtown area. “I think it’s definitely going to help downtown business,” said Stephanie Blackwell, who is working on a degree in Early Childhood Education. Blackwell made her observation during an interview with the Macon Telegraph as she was having lunch at a local downtown restaurant.

GCSU President Dorothy Leland helps celebrate the opening of GCSU Macon on June 22, 2007, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Programs Featured at GCSUMacon’s Center for Graduate and Professional Learning With the relocation of its Macon-area graduate to the new center, the university has also been able to design and construct state-ofthe-art classrooms tailored to its course offerings. Classrooms are equipped for multi-media presentations, and feature the latest computer technology, including wireless Internet coverage throughout the building. The facility has also been designed to support full-time faculty and staff, as well as those faculty members who teach graduate courses in Macon, but are based at the university’s main campus in Milledgeville. The Georgia College Foundation purchased three floors of the five story building last November for $1.8 million dollars. Over the next several months, it spent another $1.2 million to renovate the building’s interior space into classrooms and offices. The building’s stately brick façade was freshened, but otherwise left unchanged. Originally constructed as a Davison’s department store, the building has been a landmark in downtown Macon since it first opened in the 1920s. ■

Education Master of Education (MEd) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Specialist in Education (EdS) Health Sciences Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN-MSN Options Post MSN Options MSN/MBA Dual Degree (MSN/MBA) Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Accountancy (MAac) Master of Management Info. Systems (MMIS) Public Administration Master of Public Administration (MPA) Criminal Justice Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ)

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Athletics

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Big Spring Season eorgia College & State University had one of the most successful spring seasons in school history, with all five of its sports programs advancing to national competition. This quintet of strong Bobcat athletic programs also produced a Peach Belt Championship and three AllAmerican honorees.

Men’s Golf produced an enviable program this season, earning a trip to the Division II National Championship Tournament at the Meadows Golf Course in Allenwood, Michigan. The Bobcats finished third at the Southeast Regional Tournament to earn their sixth trip to the finals, all coming under the guidance of current head coach Jimmy Wilson. Senior Johan Cronvall led the Bobcats in stroke average at 74.1 this season, earning both the Michael Peeler Award for top GCSU golfer, and the GCSU Senior Male Student Athlete of the Year. Cronvall also added All-Peach Belt Conference honors. And rookie Niclas Johansson led Georgia College at the National Championships, taking 14th place to lead the Bobcats to sixth overall. Baseball spent most of the season ranked in the top-10, finishing with a Peach Belt Regular-Season Title and the school’s seventh trip to the South Atlantic Regional Tournament. The Bobcats went 2-2 there, getting knocked out by eventual champion Columbus State. The Bobcats went 46-16, the third-best wins total since joining the NCAA in 1992. Two of those three seasons have come under current head coach Chris Calciano. Senior outfielder Justin Mills brought home honors, as the Third Team All-American was also chosen GCSU Peach Belt Player of the Year. He added a John Kurtz Award for top GCSU baseball player as well. The Bobcats had 12 seniors who gave it their all this season, helping Calciano pick up his 100th win in just his third season. Softball tallied a 35-21 mark on their way to the South Atlantic Regional Tournament for the third time in GCSU history. The Lady Bobcats hit the 30-win plateau for the sixth time in school history, two coming in the three seasons that have been coached by Ginger Miller. The Lady Bobcats went 2-2 at the Regional Tournament, led by All-American Keidra Baitey. The third baseman earned her second All-America nod, the first performer to do that in a GCSU uniform. Her feat was particularly impressive considering she only played two seasons at Georgia College. Miller eclipsed the 100-win mark April 12 in a victory over North Georgia.

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★ ★ ★ All-Americans The GCSU athletic department posted four All-Americans this year, three in the spring and one during the winter season. Junior Marquita Driskell averaged a double-double with 19.5 points and 11.4 rebounds per contest this season for the women’s basketball squad. The forward scored in double figures in all but three contests, including 14 20-point games and a career-best 35 twice, including in the NCAA South Atlantic Regional Semifinal win over No. 19 North Carolina Central University. She finished with 21 double-doubles, including both games of the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Tournament and all three regional tournament contests, earning her a spot on the all-tournament teams for both. She also earned a slot on the All-PBC team as well as a pair of PBC Player of the Week honors. Keidra Baitey was the only Peach Belt Conference (PBC) softball player named to the NFCA All-America team in 2006 and repeated that accomplishment in 2007. The power-hitting third baseman finished the 2007 season with a .405 average on 70 hits, ripping 15 home runs and 67 RBIs. She also crossed the plate 49 times and recorded a .786 slugging percentage. Baitey had 18 multi-hit games this season and 23 multi-RBI contests, starting and playing in every competition this season. In addition, her 15 home runs, 67 RBIs, 136 total bases, .786 slugging percentage and six triples this year all set single-season Lady Bobcat records.

Men’s Tennis advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time in school history, thanks in large part to an All-American effort from sophomore Erick Siqueira. Carding a 23-7 singles mark and teaming with Rodrigo Yamauti for a 22-5 doubles mark, Siqueira became the 22nd individual to earn All-American status for GCSU. The Bobcats finished the season 15-10, the secondhighest total number of wins in head coach Steve Barsby’s sevenyear tenure. Women’s Tennis went 20-8, earning a spot in the top-20 for the entire season. The 20 wins are the second-most in school history, three off the pace set by the 2002-03 squad. The Bobcats also made their 13th straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, the last seven coming under the guidance of skipper Steve Barsby. Junior Celine Martin led the way for the Bobcats, compiling a 2111 record on the first singles flight, earning All-Peach Belt honors. She and Marjorie Ceppo teamed for first doubles, going 20-7 en route to All-PBC honors there as well. ■

Baseball’s Justin Mills helped lead the Bobcats to their second-straight PBC title in 2007, as one of the top leadoff hitters in all of Division II. The right-handed hitter played both center and right field in 2007, hitting .319 with a .459 onbase percentage and 38 stolen bases in 40 attempts. He also scored 85 runs, smacked six home runs and drove in 49 runs. He was third in the NCAA in runs per game at 1.37, seventh in walks per game at 0.92, and 20th in stolen bases per game at 0.61. Bobcat Tennis player Erick Siqueira was 23-7 in singles action, all in the first singles flight, and teamed with senior Rodrigo Yamauti for a 22-5 doubles mark. Siqueira has a two-year win-loss record of 99-27. ■

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GIVING

Ways To Give

Why Support Georgia College? Many changes have occurred at Georgia College & State University since its founding in 1889. One thing that has not changed is the vital role that alumni, parents, and friends play in making Georgia College an institution of excellence. Private support for our unique mission is even more important as we gain “I am so glad to be able to help our students. Education is so important. I am pleased to use the gifts I have been given to make a quality education possible for those who need and want one.”

recognition as a nationally-ranked public liberal arts university. Whether your gift provides a scholarship or supports an innovative program, what is certain is that it will help affirm our commitment to academic excellence.

–Mary Etna Bennett Dudley, ‘50 The Bennett-Dudley Scholarship Fund

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The Legacy Society

Outright gifts may be made by personal or business checks written to the GCSU Foundation and mailed to: Office of University Advancement, Campus Box 96, Milledgeville, GA 31061. You may also make a gift using your American Express, MasterCard, VISA, or Discover card by calling 478.445.1891 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Planned Gifts are made as part of your overall financial and estate planning, and may provide several tax advantages. Through planned giving, you can often make a larger gift than you may have thought possible. The Legacy Society was established to recognize those alumni, parents, and friends who have made provisions for Georgia College & State University in their estate plans, regardless of value. Such provisions may be in the form of bequests, trusts, annuities, life insurance or other means. We hope that you will consider becoming a member of this prestigious giving society.

Corporate Matching Gifts Many companies encourage their employees to contribute to their alma mater annually by matching their gifts. By taking advantage of such a program, it is often possible to double or even triple the value of your gift. If your company has such a program you simply need to complete your employer’s matching gift form and send it along with your contribution. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, go to www.gcsu.edu/foundation/howtogive.html and click on the “Corporate Matching Gift” link.

Securities Giving appreciated securities offers you added tax benefits. To learn more, call Elizabeth Hines in the GCSU Advancement Office at 478.445.1944.

*Pension Protection Act* This is a tax-saving opportunity for donors aged 70 1/2 or older available only until December 31, 2007. Go to www.gcsu.edu/foundation/waystogive.html for more information.

Online Donations may be made through the Georgia College website by visiting www.gcsu.edu/foundation/howtogive.html and clicking the link located in the “Online” section of the page.

Pledges To accommodate more substantial gifts, multiple payments over a designated period of time are available for your convenience. Call the GCSU Advancement Office at 478.445.1944 for information and assistance.

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Giving Clubs and Societies Georgia College’s Giving Clubs unite those who are especially interested in the future direction and growth of the university. Members of these Clubs serve as an inspiration to others. Through the generous gifts of their members, the following giving clubs support a wide range of programs. Gifts may be unrestricted, benefiting the university’s greatest current need, or restricted to a particular area.

President’s Society The President’s Society was created to recognize those that make the most generous annual gifts to the University. The following levels of giving honor the first four presidents of what is now Georgia College & State University. $10,000 + $5,000 - 9,999 $2,500 - 4,999 $1,000 - 2,499

Chappell Circle Parks Circle Beeson Circle Wells Circle

All President’s Society members, in addition to being included in our annual honor roll of giving, are invited to attend an annual recognition dinner in the fall with President Leland.

Annual Giving Clubs The following giving clubs were created to honor annual contributions that have a significant impact in the life of GCSU students and faculty. $500 - 999 $250 - 499 $100 - 249 $50

University Club Blue & Green Club Century Club Young Alumni Club*

*1-5 Years Since Commencement All gifts made during the fiscal year are included when tabulating these levels of giving. For more information on any of these gift options, please contact Elizabeth Hines at 478.445.1944 or email elizabeth.hines@gcsu.edu. ■

Fundraiser brings Steinway grand to Georgia College With Richard Mercier at the keyboard and New York soprano Risa Renée Harman at the microphone, a group of very special people gathered in Max Noah Hall to hear the rich sounds of their generous gift to the university -- a brand new 7-foot Steinway Model B grand piano. The event was held in March to honor the donors who made purchase of the Steinway possible. The campaign to raise $60,000 for the purchase of the piano was launched in February of 2006 at a reception at the home of Ann and Dan Caldwell. Donors included alumni, community organizations, faculty and friends. The cornerstone of this campaign was two generous donations from former Georgia College faculty, Lucy Underwood and the late Dr. Rose Baugh, both of whom gave gifts of $10,000.

manager Tim Arbisi and his wife Nickie, who is an alumna of Georgia College. “This wonderful piano will enable Georgia College’s faculty to teach students the subtleties of tone production – something that was not possible on the piano we previously used,” said Mercier. “Music has been an important part of Georgia College for most of its rich history,” he continued. “As the university continues to grow in stature -- and as the community continues to expect the best from us -- it is important to support our music instruction and performance. This Steinway will enhance the learning experiences of future generations by giving them a chance to perform on one of the finest pianos the world has to offer.” The gift will also help in recruitment of the highest caliber piano students, he added.

Although Underwood retired in 1997 from her faculty position with the university’s music department, she has remained a staunch supporter of its programs, helping to make it the best possible for the school and the community. Likewise, Dr. Baugh, an early childhood education professor who retired in the late 1990’s, has remained an active and committed supporter of Georgia College, Georgia Military College, and the Milledgeville community.

“Our community will undoubtedly hear the difference when our students and faculty perform on the new piano,” he said. “The dedication recital was a perfect opportunity to demonstrate to our generous donors the importance of having a piano that can produce the highest standards of tone production and musicality.”

The new Steinway was purchased from Turner’s Keyboards in Augusta, with the gracious assistance of the store’s general sales

“With an instrument of this quality, we’ll also be able to more easily attract top guest artists to our campus.” ■

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Golden Slipper Pajama Party “The Golden Slipper” was the centerpiece of a weekend of fun and fellowship June 9-10 in Atlanta, celebrating one of the grandest traditions of Georgia State College for Women, predecessor to today’s Georgia College & State University. Called the Golden Slipper Pajama Party, the event was billed as “a time to remember the good ole days before careers, motherhood, and grandmotherhood -- days when we hurried to breakfast, just in time to get in before the door was closed, when we played a hand of bridge between classes, and when we spent many hours working on getting things just right for the Golden Slipper.” The participants gathered for cocktails and dinner, then an evening of catching up on all the news. The gathering encouraged alumnae from the Golden Slipper era to reconnect and reacquaint themselves with their alma mater, said Susan Stewart, Class of 1970, the Alumni Association’s outreach chair. Stewart said the event was a great success, with around 70 alumni attending from as far away as Chicago. “It was a fun time of old friends getting together and remembering the marvelous times they had at the college,” she said. “Many of them reflected on the significant people who had been their teachers and how these people gave them a great start in life.” According to A Centennial History of Georgia College, the Golden Slipper originated in 1935 because the school’s Dean of Women, Ethel Adams, became concerned about that year’s large freshmen class. Many of its students had become homesick and had trouble getting acquainted with each other, as well as with upperclassmen and faculty. To improve their spirits, “The Golden Slipper” was born, originally as a contest between the freshmen and sophomore classes. Held in Russell Auditorium, each class had a chance to stage a show which was sponsored by the Student Government Association and judged by a faculty committee. The award was a gold-plated pewter ladies’ shoe, which the winning class kept until the following year. The contest actually began three weeks before the performances, when the presidents of the freshman and sophomore classes would be given a short story or narrative poem, selected

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by a faculty committee. Each class would then select one or two talented individuals to write a play that would be adopted from the works they had been given. With only days left before curtain time – and in great secrecy -- preparations and rehearsals of the newly written plays took place. In some way, every sophomore and freshman would participate. The Golden Slipper soon became the embodiment of school spirit at the college. After the first two years, rudimentary skits and dances gave way to the presentation of two thirty-minute plays. Eventually, the time of the event was moved back to November, shortly before Thanksgiving.

Following the last “Golden Slipper” in 1972, the little slipper which Ethel Adams found in a New York antique shop in the 1930s was packed away in the Alumni House on South Clarke Street. Though searches have been made to unearth the slipper, its whereabouts remains a mystery to this day.

The first Golden Slipper was held Oct. 21, 1935, with the tradition remaining strong for many years, not even interrupted by World War II. It ended with a last performance in November 1972. In addition to providing a time for reminiscing, this June’s reunion also gave the gathered alumni a chance to understand that, although there have been significant changes to Georgia College, the university is still very much the same school they attended. “Many of them had no idea about the quality of education the university offers, and the renovations that had taken place throughout the campus,” she said. “I think we were all really proud of where our school is now and where it’s going.” One highlight of the reunion was a slide show showing the Georgia College campus from the early years through today. “They loved that campus and they were pleased the school has preserved so many of the beautiful old buildings that were there when they attended,” said Stewart. In the tradition of the competition that was the foundation of The Golden Slipper, Stewart said that plans are already in the works for next year’s gathering. “The different classes were already challenging one another to have the most people there,” she said. “I think it could go on forever.” For information, contact Herby Agnew, director of alumni relations, (478) 445-5767. ■

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Faye Cook Wainscott ’71, is an Executive Program Manager for IBM, in e-Business on Demand. Faye has steadily progressed with IBM and has served as Certified Project Executive (2002), Certified Executive-Level Project Manager (1997 PMP(r)), and Stanford-certified Advanced Project Manager SAPM (2007). She is married to Mr. James T. Wainscott. Betty Troutman Lumpkin, ’72, ’74, was selected as Senior Cherry Blossom Princess for 2007 in Macon, GA. Ginger Owen Miller, ‘75, and husband Jim Miller, ’74, ‘84, have both recently retired from public school administration. They are enjoying watching their grandson, Owen, while his mother works.

1930s Frances Achurch McWhorter, ’38, received recognition from the United States Coast Guard for her literary work. Frances’s book, Andando: Walking Through Life With Bill and Frances was added to the list of Best Books in Print on Coast Guard History. Published in 2005, the book chronicles the Coast Guard tour of service of the late Commander William Achurch and wife Frances.

1950s Jean C. Morris, ’50, received recognition from the English Speaking Union of the United Sates for her dedicated service to the organization and its ideals.

1960s Betty F. Jaynes, ’67, was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame May 19, 2007. The Hall of Fame noted that “Without Jaynes, women's basketball would not be the spectacle it is today.” She is also the recipient of the National Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2006 Bunn Award for Lifetime Achievement. Betty in the cofounder of the Women’s Basketball Association and served as the organization’s Executive Director and as its first Chief Executive Officer.

1970s David M. Marcum, ’70, retired in 2004 from the Department of Defense. David is currently spending his time traveling (RVing), golfing, and enjoying himself.

Stephen M. Stewart, ’77, ’80, recently retired from a 20 year teaching career at GCSU. Stephen continues to teach part-time and occupies his time with volunteerism. He is the current chairman of the GCSU Alumni Weekend committee for the Alumni Association and is also the President of the Georgia’s Old Capital Museum Board of Trustees.

1980s Edward C. Koenig III, ’85, retired on March 2, 2007 from the Federal Service as the Regional Director of TRICAR Regional in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs after 32 years of meritorious service. In his honor, a U.S. flag was flown at various locations around the country where he was educated and where he served, including Georgia College.

1990s Nylan Hinson, ’90, has joined the Bank of Eastman as compliance and CRA officer. Hinson worked with Morris State Bank in Dublin for 25 years. Susannah Smith Helton, ’94,’01, ’07 and husband, Andy Helton, welcomed daughter Kathryn Caroline Helton into the world on July 20, 2006. The family currently resides in Loganville, GA. Danielle B. Simms, ’96, recently took on part ownership of Barfield Legacy Photography, one of Gwinnett County’s leading photography studios in Duluth, GA. Barfield Legacy has been voted “Top Photographer” by Gwinnett Magazine for the past five years in a row. As managing partner, Danielle oversees operations and promotion of the studio. She also finds time to specialize in children’s and senior portraiture. Danielle and her husband, Robert Simms, have just celebrated their second wedding anniversary. Robert is the newly appointed Georgia Deputy Secretary of State.

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Judith K. Caudill, ’97, has joined Clifton, Lipford, Hardison & Parker LLC in Warner Robins, GA. Judith is a certified public accountant and has nine years of experience in accounting and governmental auditing. Michael Robbins, ’98, was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the USAF-Reserves in October 2006. Andrea Nichols Miller, ’99, ’00, and husband Randy Miller, ’00, are pleased to announce the birth of their second son, Samuel Nichols Miller on May 3, 2007.

2000s Lesley Andrews Hamm, ’00, ’01, and husband, Wesley Hamm, ’02, recently welcomed the birth of their second child. Jennifer C. Jones, ’00, ’05, and husband, Brian K. Jones, welcomed the birth of their first child, Cooper Kenkaid Jones, on December 26, 2006. Heather Collins Battles, ’01, ’02, and husband, Wayne Battles, Jr., welcomed their first child, Kathleen Hope, on March 29, 2007. Jennifer Nicole Ellis, ’01, is engaged to James Elvis Presley. The two are scheduled to be married in September, 2007. Jennifer is a police officer in Suwanee, GA and James is a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and is employed as a trooper with the Georgia State Patrol. Sean Frantom, MPA ’01, joined Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative in April, 2007. In his current position Sean will help his clients in creating financial security for themselves and their families. Michelle Hoover, ’01, and husband Nick Roberts, ’00, were married in May, 2001. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Madison Faith Roberts in November, 2003. In June, 2005 son Noah Christopher Roberts was born. Nick went on to receive his MIS at Kennesaw State University in 2003 and is expected to receive his PhD in MIS from Clemson University in 2009. Kirsten Hill Schueler, ’02, and husband Mike Schueler welcomed their first child, Miriam Schueler, in April, 2007. Becky Taylor Widener, ’02, and J.C. Widener, ’02, were married May 6, 2006. Becky currently works for Dan Cook Associates, Inc. as a purchase administrator. JC works as a dispatcher/supervisor/ GPS Coordinator for Augusta Ready Mix.

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Joshua O. Aldridge, ’03, will be producing “The Healthy You”, a new show on channel WZZM 13 in Grand Rapids, MI. As producer, Josh is responsible for all aspects of the shows production, including the generating, filming and writing the stories. Lisa A. Davis, ’03, ’06, and husband Matthew S. Davis, ’02, ’04 announce the birth of their daughter Addison Mackenzie Davis. Addison was born March 19, 2007. Alicia Jackson-Fluellen, ’03, has recently assumed the position of Regional Administrator for the Southwest Region (Albany) of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Rental Assistance Division. Alicia is the first AfricanAmerican in the state to be promoted to this position. She has been employed with the agency for 11 years. Alicia attributes her success to prayer, hard-work, the support of her family and friends and being compassionate to the needs of other individuals. Stephen A. Johnson, MBA ’03, has been promoted to Store Operations Vice President with

In Memoriam

Walgreens, the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal year 2006 sales of $47.4 billion. Stephen has been with Walgreens since 1992. Before his new role as store operations vice president, he held the position of district manager. Jennifer G. Jones, ’03, and husband, Justin B. Jones, ’03, have recently become new parents. Their son, Blake William Jones was born May 31, 2007. Dilanka Seimon, ’03, and Nadhisha Thomas are engaged to be married. Ron Womack, Jr. ’03, and Stacy Couey, ’02, were married June 2, 2007 at the Willis House in Milledgeville, GA. After a Hawaiian honeymoon, the newlyweds plan to take up residence in Rincon, GA. Stacy teaches at South Effingham High School and Ron teaches at South Effingham Middle School.

Sarah Ruth Stripling “Strip” Browning, ’23 passed away Friday, April 6, 2007 at the age of 103. Sarah was a was a member of the class of 1923 of at Georgia State College for Women, and later went on to teach for many years as a

Karmen Nale Thornton, ’04, and husband Scott Thornton purchased their first home in Paulding County, GA in March, 2007. Karmen began a career with the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America in August, 2004. She and Scott were married February 19, 2005. Anna Thomlinson, ’05, ’07, has accepted the position with Defense Support Services, LLC as a Supply Technician at the Marine Corp Logistics Base in Albany, GA. In her new position, Anna monitors and assists in inventory management at the Maintenance Center. The center repairs, upgrades, and builds equipment for the U.S. military. Lakissia Moss, ’06, has been appointed as a Human Resources Specialist for the U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs.

Wylly Harrison, ’04, ’06, recently took a position as Regional Planner with the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Development Center in Eastman, GA. In his new job, Wylly consults with

Amy Phillips, ’07, and Casey Matthews, ’07, are engaged to be married.

fifth grade teacher in the Haynesville public school system. She is survived by two sons, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two nieces. Funeral services were held April 11, 2007 at the Haynesville United Methodist Church, with the burial followed inat the Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville, LA.

Mary E. Boone, ’35, ’56, ’61 died November 18, 2006. Services were held on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Williams Memorial chapel in Wilkinson County, GA.

Ruby D. Middlebrooks, ’25 passed away on March 22, 2007.

Sara Howren Kirk, ’37 passed away on December 19, 2006.

Ida M. Hamby ’29, ’34 died December 8, 2006.

Helen M. White, ’37 died February 3, 2007.

Mary Elizabeth Greene Johnson, ‘28 died on February 8, 2007.

Marguerite S. Anderson, ’38 died on May 16, 2007. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 19, 2007 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Gray with interment in Glawson Cemetery in Jones County.

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local officials and prepares grants for local communities.

Mary L. Fambrough, ‘35 died November 14, 2006.

Mae L. Adams, ’30 died on November 24, 2006. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 28th in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Ydoine B. Marholec, ’39, ’41 died January 2, 2007.

Louise M. Stokes, ’31, ’33 died May 20, 2007.

Grace M. Milner, ’39 died November 26, 2006.

Emily G. Dolvin Visscher, ’32 passed away on December 2, 2006.

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Ruth H. Siler, ’33 died January 21, 2007.

Geraldine Dennard Ogburn, ’40 passed away on March 31, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Mr. Charles Lawton Ogburn, Sr.

Mary B. Smith, ’38 died December 26, 2006.

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Grace P. Elrod, ‘41, age 88, of Byromville, GA passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus, GA. Funeral services were held on January 5, at the Byromville United Methodist Church.

Francina S. Coarsey, ’55 died December 5, 2006 in a Macon health care facility. Services were held on Friday December 8, 2006 at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham.

Martha B. Green, ‘42 died March 17, 2007.

Bille G. Barksdale, ’57 died January 10, 2006. She is survived by her husband Virgil Hulon.

Louise McCarty, ’42 died November 4, 2006.

Jane T. Sampler, ’57 died December 31, 2006.

Ernest R. Cline, ’79, 73, passed away November 23, 2006. Norman T. Tomlinson, ’79 died September 23, 2006.

1980s Lucille W. Young, ’46, ’75 passed away on February 26, 2007.

1960s Florrie K. Witt, ’64 died November 30, 2006.

Carolyn A. Henninger, ’47 died February 6, 2007. Nelle Hill Sullivan, ’47 of Byromville, died January 28, 2007 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon at the age 81.

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Lewis Pringle Williams, ’86, ’91 passed away on May 27, 2007. at the age of 44. Funeral services were held on May 31, 2007. Mary A. Thompson, ’88 died November 24, 2006.

Cheryl P. Calhoun, ‘66 passed away on January 13, 2007. Elizabeth T. Bowman, ’67 died January 25, 2007.

1990s Kelley Hawkins, ’94 died March 20, 2007.

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Marvin J. Moore, ‘71 died January 17, 2007.

Isabel Rogers, ’00 died March 18, 2007.

Harriett C. Hulsey, ’51 died March 31, 2007.

Algy C. Edwards, ’72 died November 12, 2006.

Tom W. Brown, ’02 (honorary Alumnus) died January 13, 2007.

Ruth L. McCranie, ’53 died April 5, 2007

Terrell R. Moye, ’72 died December 1, 2006.

Madge M. Oglesby, ’54 died November 10, 2006.

Kathie Lynn “Lifsey” Williamson, ’73 of Gray, passed away on January 25, 2007 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia.

Sarah W. Sutton, ’50 passed away on March 15, 2007.

Nicholas M. Mungavin, ‘04 died December 1, 2006. Tina Knight Eady, ’06 MSA, of Cochran, died Sunday, February 18, 2007.

June K. Smith, ’54, ’57 died February 4, 2007. Floyd L. Douglas, Jr., ’74, ’76, 62, died May 10, 2007.

Eight Georgia College alumni attended the Association for Challenge Course Technology conference Feb. 3 in Boston, along with former and current Georgia College students, staff and faculty. Pictured, front row (left to right) are Jim Wall, former Outdoor Education faculty member; Kathleen Hester, ’99; Jude Hirsch, current Outdoor Education faculty member; and Sabrina (Shropshire) Cheves, ’97. Second row (left to right), T. Grant Lewis, ’05; Lindsay (Sturdivant) Lewis, ’05; Danielle (Hunt) Palka, ’01; Jason Rich, ’00; Liz Speelman, ’07; Nat Johnson, ’07; Beth Sayers, ’08; Dave Klim, ’96; Corey Wall, ’00, ’01; and Catherine Tait, former academic advisor. Back row (left to right) Jonathan Floyd, ’06; and Dr. Lee Gillis, current faculty, Psychology.

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Alumni Weekend 2007

Classmates from the class of 1967 celebrate their 40th Reunion at the Alumni Weekend Welcome Reception. Left to right: Patricia S. Simpson, Carol C. Ramsey, Linda J. McKnight, Karen K. Newman.

The reigning 2007-2008 Ms. and Mr. GCSU, Taylor Sapp and Brad Kuglin

Current students get into the spirit of Alumni Homecoming weekend with a parade and float competition.

To kick off Alumni Weekend, guests sing the Peabody Alma Mater at the 2007 Peabody Luncheon.

President Dorothy Leland discusses Alumni Weekend with Alumni Association President, Donald Rhodes (l) and Alumni Weekend Chair, Stephen M. Stewart (r). Georgia College Connection â&#x20AC;˘ Summer/Fall 2007

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