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Class of 1960
Welcome to our 55th Anniversary Reunion!
May this be a time to celebrate, a time to enjoy, a time to renew friendships, and a time to reflect on life’s blessings. It is our hope that these days will refresh your spirit and add to your good memories of High Point University.
Your Planning Committee: Anne Kerr Walker Betty Gray Brown Bill Goodman Bill Moore Charles Johnson Danny Sewell Dick Vert Edna Rose Guy Elaine Langstaff John Davis
Facts about High Point University: Founded on May 5, 1921, by the Methodist Church.
English Renaissance style of architecture selected for buildings.
Roberts Hall is named after John C. Roberts, a trustee of Yadkin Collegiate Institute, and strong supporter.
Officially opened with 122 students in 1924, with freshman and sophomore classes, and 10th and 11th grades of high school.
Purple and White selected as college colors in July 1924; Purple Panther designated as name of athletic teams in fall of 1925.
College seal approved on September 16, 1924, with the Latin motto “Nil Sine Numine,” meaning “Nothing Without Divine Guidance.”
First football team organized in 1925; discontinued after 1950.
First graduating class in 1927 with 13 students.
Accredited in December 1951.
Name changed to High Point University on October 9, 1991.
References: “Remembered Be Thy Blessings” by Dr. Richard B. McCaslin; Notes on the history of High Point College by Dr. J. E. Pritchard*, a trustee, and great uncle of Margaret Pritchard Freeman’57. *In response to the Board of Education of the North Carolina Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church, three men in the conference, Dr. R. M. Andrews, Dr. L. W. Gerringer and Dr. J. E. Pritchard were appointed to raise funds to build a college. High Point College resulted. Dr. Pritchard was appointed to the college trustees and served many years, and in 1949 he gave the address for the college’s 25th commencement. The Zenith that year was dedicated to the five members of the faculty who had been with the college since its beginning, and Dr. Pritchard was the only living member of the original committee.
Class of 1960 Anthony Adams Beverly Ussery Adams Nancy Alexander William Alexander B. Stultz Alvarado Glenn Anderson Ronald Austin Henry Ayers Billy Baker Charles Baldwin Ronny Barnes Gilbert Batten Barbara Sheffield Beane Carolyn Traille Beasley Gilbert Beeson Anna Rogers Benfield Leon Beusse George Boose Otis Boroughs John Bost Maryette Bost Lou Hunter Bouldin Jeannette Small Bowie Donald Bowling Ernest Brewer Edna Harris Bridges Katherine Wilson Brinkley Betty Dorman Brown Gilbert Buck David Buie James Burger Jo Ann Mundy Cain William Calloway Gaynell McEntire Campbell Renate Mueller Cassell Linda Chastain Joseph Cheek William Cheek Corbin Cherry Malcolm Clark Tobe Clark William Clark Patience Goldston Cochran Jack Cole
William Collins Joyce Young Collins Patrick Connor Mary Cook Earl Cook Helen Mounce Cook Elizabeth Little Covington Maxwell Cox Mary Craver William Damon John Davis Will Davis Carol Arey Deaton Maxie Doby Keith Dodson Robert Downey Dorcas Rothrock Downs George Eanes John Edwards Kay Carroll English Betty Everhart Norman Faircloth Forrest Ferrell Anne Starr Flanagan Leroy Fleming Ann Blanchard Fleming Harold Fletcher Glen Fletcher Shelby Rackley Ford Willard Formyduval Elva Yeattes Forrest Buford Frye Joseph Fulk Dan Fussell James Garnett S. Pete Gekas Mary Jean Gibbs Samuel Gilley H. Ginns Lynn Glidden Vestal Goforth William Goodman Patricia Olmsted Grandstaff Martha Ann Griggs
James Grimmer Winifred Stuart Grizzle Henry Groome Edna Rose Duncan Guy Pearlie Hall Audrey Honeycutt Hall Fred Handy James Harris James Harris Talton Harrison J. Vaughan Hawkins Edward Hedden Joseph Hill Daniel Hilliard Walter Hinshaw Elizabeth Peterson Hodge Carol Steele Holder Eleanor Davis Horne Thomas Howard Selena Hoyle Richard Huber Adele Lee Huegele Lelia Pollok Huff Charles Huff Frances Huffman Carolyn Hughes Thomas Hughes Clifford Hunt Regina Dawson Jarvis Charles Johnson Clarence Johnson C. Johnson Kathryn Traywick Johnson Mary Pope Johnson Paul Jones Wesley Jones Carolyn Hall Kamm Claudette Blackwell Kay Wallace Kearns Alice Swetland Keighton Thurman Kelly Elder Kennedy Milford Kennedy Franklin Kimbro
Betty Evans King Jerry Kirkman Eileen McIlvaine Koerner Robert Langdon Elaine Hoover Langstaff Joe Law Sylvia Parker Lawson Shirley Phillips Layton Charles Lemar Donald Levina Lawrence Lewallen Robert Little William Lohr Roy Lucas Doris Talley Lucas James Luper Elwin Mackintosh James Madison Carolyn Tulloch Malczewski Charles Mann Benjamin Martin Ronald Martin Winston Gantt Martin Phyllis Minter Martin Richard Mason John McCune Bill McDaniel Diane Bingham McGee Perry McKinney Douthey McMillan Leilani Assaf Meilak Ramona Westmoreland Michael Thomas Miller Sandra James Miller Helen Lucas Miller Carolyn Miller Mary Seawell Miller Edwin Miller Ellen Walton Mitchell Carol Lohr Mize Ronny Money Riley Montgomery William Moore Dorothy Ridenhour Moose Gaye Sills Morgan Donald Morgan Julia Morris
William Morris Donald Morrison Juan Muench Donald Murray Paul Muse Thomas Myers Janice Neill Donald Nesbitt Rebecca Newman Jimmie Newsom Sylvia Nicks Mildred Nunn Daniel Odom Lillian Allen Overton Bobby Owens George Parish Patricia Kornegay Paschal Billy Payne Betty Baughn Phillips Thomas Pickard Bonnie Tice Polk Harvey Pope Jean Porterfield Elmer Price John Pycior Patsy Rabstejnek Joseph Raleigh Dennis Redding Harold Richardson William Richardson Robert Ricks E. Edward Riddle Charles Riddle Dallas Ring Robert Rogers Benjamin Rouse Daniel Routh Faye Rubel William Rutledge Mary Sands Frances Lewis Scott Jane Nelson Self Donald Sellers Danny Sewell Shelby Williams Sewell Glenda Radcliffe Seymour Marilyn Pickett Shaw Clavis Shelton
Martha Shepherd Ray Sheppard Fred Sigmon Sylvia Deaton Sims Jerry Skeen William Sledge Faye Smith Betsy Smith Grace Jenson Smith Richard Smith William Spake Helen Clay Spangler Clegg Speight Robert Speight Ray Stafford Betty Starrette Hassell Strader Bobby Suggs Al Taylor Margaret Teague Peggy Davis Thomas William Thompson Harriett Truelove Billy Tucker Thomas Turner Fran Avery Tyson Edward Venable Richard Vert K. M. Vestal Fred Voncannon Ronald Wachs Anne Kerr Walker Josephine Hawkins Walker Ivey Wall William Warren George Weitzel Bobby Whedbee Earl Whitaker Marilyn Tulloch Whitaker John Whitener Margaret Wilson Lynda Lomax Wooldridge Harold Wright Patsy Wright Barbara Wright Ruth Macon Zampino O. Vernon Zimmerman T. Jackson Zimmerman
Your Class Memory Book... The memory book is a gift to commemorate your 50th reunion. Below are the questions we asked the members of your class. We hope you enjoy reading the responses we received!
CONTACT INFORMATION: Name while in college:
FAMILY LIFE:
Present Name:
Spouse’s Name:
Address:
Children? (how many and/or names):
Phone Number:
Grandchildren? (how many and/or names):
Email Address:
Hobbies or volunteer activities:
MEMORIES: When you think back on your High Point College days, what experience, event, place or time brings back particularly fond memories? What person (or professor) did you meet at HPC who had a lasting and positive effect on your life and why? What are a few of your career highlights?
EXTRA INFORMATION: Additional information you would like your classmates to know:
Maryette Brown Bost 1131 Lakeside Drive 704-657-1269 maryette.bost@gmail.com
Spouse’s Name: Allen R. Bost Children: Melanie Vaughn, Michelle Vaughn Day, Michael Vaughn Grandchildren: 9 Grandchildren age 23-40; 2 great grandchildren Memory: Freshman Year — 3rd Floor Woman’s Hall — no elevator — 3 to a room and 1 closet! Singing in A Capella Choir and going on Choir Tours — West VA, Florida, etc. Practicing the organ in the Music Building Playing records in Robert’s Hall Tower at 6:00 pm HPU Person: Roommates – Jane Coates & Liz Peterson Professors – Dr. Bartlett, Mr. Fryhover, Mr. Cox, Ernestine Fields (organ), Dr. Locke Career: Retired from teaching elementary school after 27 years in 2001 Retired from being organist in 2008 after playing for 50 years (40 years at Broad Street UMC in Statesville, NC) Presently working as Membership Secretary (part-time) at Broad Street UMC in Statesville Additional Info: Have attended Music and Worship Arts Conferences at Lake Junaluska, NC, each summer since 1979 and at St. Olaf, MN, for several summers.
Name in college:
Maryette Brown
Class of 1960
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Lou Bouldin 1702 Country Club Dr. High Point, NC 27262 336-882-9844 ekbouldin@northstate.net
Spouse’s Name: Gene Bouldin Children: Steve and Scott Hobbies/Activities: Over the years we have enjoyed traveling with the Duke basketball teams to Hawaii, Alaska, London and New York. My needlework design business took me to many cities in the US. For many years I worked with an interior design company here in High Point and managed a few furniture showrooms. I have volunteered in many positions with the Junior League of High Point, our church and community. I enjoy painting in oils, acrylics, watercolor and pastels at the Senior Center here in High Point. Also, I enjoy designing, baking & decorating special occasion cakes. Memory: Enjoyed working in the Bookstore and Post Office and co-chairing the 1960 yearbook. Enjoyed the many friends and professors that I met while there. Career: Needlework design business. Worked at a interior design company in High Point.
Name in college:
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Lou Hunter
Betty Gray Brown 116 Logging Trail Danbury, CT 06877 203-207-0356 bgbrown@aol.com
Spouse’s Name: Dale Brown (‘61) Children: Belynda, Meredith, Darren Grandchildren: Tyler, Brett, Carter Gray Anderson Memory: Part of delegation to National Convocation of Methodist Youth at Kansas University, visiting churches with Fellowship Teams, cheerleading at basketball games, sorority ties. Edna Rose and Bill Guy and Frances Ann Scott, my childhood friends, also wore HPC beanies and our friendships continue. Dr. William Locke and his wife were kind and caring. He officiated at our wedding, spent many hours with us during the illness of our first child, and wrote thoughtful letters all through the years. Career: Taught elementary school for 16 years. Was selected Ridgefield’s Teacher of the year and one of ten semi-finalists for Connecticut Teacher of the year. Twice received Celebration of Excellence awarded by the CT State Department of Education. In 2000, achieved National Board Certification. After retirement, teacher in residence at the CT State Department of Education. Currently coordinator of Beginning Teacher Support for Ridgefield, CT schools and a Chief Reviewer for the TEAM (mentoring) program for CSDE.
Name in college:
Betty Gray Dorman
Class of 1960
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Gilbert Buck 119 Ledford Circle High Point, NC 27265 336-883-6760 gilbert1@twc.com
Spouse’s Name: Rosa L. Haire Children: G. Roc Buck Jr., Thed L. Buck Grandchildren: Virginia E. Buck, Caroline N, William R., Emily N., Drew A. Memory: The wonderful people I met. The Bookstore hours. The togetherness was great. Career: Career spanned over 34 years. Teacher and education HS to 26 years in administration. All in Davidson County Schools. Enjoyed developing and implementing new programs.
Name in college:
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Gilbert Buck
John E. Davis 557 Auburn Park Drive Waynesville, NC 28786 828-452-0910 johngracedavis@aol.com
Spouse’s Name: Grace Seaver Davis Children: Michael and Steven Memory: Serving as President of the best class to graduate from HPU, making lifelong friends and meeting the girl who became my spouse. Career: My career began as a Pastor of a 50 member church in the Marion District. Forty years later, after serving United Methodist churches between Murphy and Mount Airy, I retired as District Superintendent of the Marion District. I always did travel in circles.
Name in college:
John E. Davis
Class of 1960
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Maxie Doby 409 Westchester Dr. High Point, NC 27262 336-882-8044 maxiewh@aol.com
Spouse’s Name: Helen Children: Mark, Melanie Grandchildren: Caroline, Adam Memory: All very good — Loved the basketball teams. Career: Retired from furniture manufacturing as president.
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Maxie Doby
Norman Dixon Faircloth 302 Jamestown Road High Point, NC 27260 336-454-2331 nfaircloth@northstate.net
Spouse: Judy Children: Jennifer Faircloth Smith (HPU ‘92), Brian Faircloth Grandchildren: 5 grandchildren Memory: As a day student, finding parking on a snow day required lots of luck. I enjoyed working with the yearbook staff while at HPC. HPU Person: Working with Prof. Raiford Porter, Art Department Chair, was always a “trip” and demanding. Career: 1960 U.S Air Force, 1963-1967 Graphic Designer for screenprinting company, 1967 Graphic Design Instructor at Guilford Technical Institute (now Guilford Technical Community College) later becoming Department Chair of Graphic Design, Computer Graphics and Photography at GTCC retiring May 1997 after 30 years. I received a Master of Education Degree from UNCG in June of 1972. I also completed the Master Beekeeping Program at NC State University and am still involved in beekeeping. Additional Info: I am an active member of the Jamestown Lions Club and the Guilford County Beekeepers.
Name in college:
Norman Dixon Faircloth
Class of 1960
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Forest Ferrell 324 2nd Street Pl., NW Hickory, NC 28601 828-324-2495 forrest.ferrell@sigmongclark.com
Spouse’s Name: Becky Hailey Children: three daughters Grandchildren: four grandchildren Memory: I enjoyed my professors tremendously: Dr. Atkins, Dr. Mountcastle; and others — Friends from fraternity life. Playing in the High Point Band. Graduation! Additional Info: Graduated from UNC law school in 1963. Elected superior court judge in 1974, served for 24 years. Practiced law from ‘99 to the current time. Lifetime achievment award from HPU.
Name in college:
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Forest Ferrell
Elizabeth Hodge 4771 Greenwood Terrace Granite Falls, NC 28630 336-396-1685/336-295-9411 dandlreeess@yahoo.com
Spouse’s Name: Dale Hodge (‘62) Children: Beth and Laura Grandchildren: Rachel Dyeug, Amanda Jordan, Erilz Julian, Sam Julian; Kate Dycus; Nick and Alex Memory: My best memory is of meeting my husband, Dale, and of my sisters in Alpha Gamma Delta (the red coyts!). Also my special roommates Maryette and Jane and Corky! Career: Taught school for 30 years — that was an accomplishment! Additional Info: Dale and I have been married for 54 years. We have been blessed with a wonderful family and many good times. We have two homes, one in Granite Falls and a summer home in Blowing Rock. The grandchildren visit us there often in the summers.
Name in college:
Elizabeth Peterson
Class of 1960
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Eleanor R. Horne 105 Swift Run Ct. Garner, NC 27529 919-550-8844 RHorne2422@aol.com
Spouse’s Name: Roger Horne Children: Daughter, son, and two nieces we raised Grandchildren: Six grandchildren ranging from 12-21 Memory: The friendliness of a small college, friendships made, and caring and supporting professors and administration come to mind. I remember fondly the dorm and sorority relationships developed over the four years. Often there were dignitaries on campus, I would be asked to serve them in the special dining room for guests. As I remember, their fare was a bit better than ours! HPU Person: Dr. Locke and Miss Bowman. I worked in the cafeteria with scholarship under Mr. Wright. Career: I taught grades 3-6 with most of my 36 years being with 4th or 5th graders. I particularly enjoyed teaching math and NC social studies. I was the most fortunate to work with caring and capable principals. One
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Principal seemed to think that because I was a Minster’s wife that I had special connections and could deal with the “more difficult children.” Yeah, right. Those were some long years. Having been in an old school building (the ceiling of my classroom fell in on one occasion), it was nice to end my career in a new building very close to our home. I was honored to represent our school as “Teacher of the Year” and was a runner-up for the county. I served on many committees at my schools as well at the county level, but my first love was being in the classroom. Additional Info: I regret I can’t join with classmates on our 55th anniversary. My husband had already obligated to perform the wedding for “one of our teenagers” from our last pastorate. I am so proud of HPU and its many successes and honors. I enjoy the magazine and marvel at all the improvements, innovations and honors. I often see cars with HPU decals and people wearing HPU apparel — go Panthers! The campus is beautiful and so inspiring. I am proud to be an HPC alum. Name in college:
Eleanor R. Davis
Charles Huff 1074 Saint Michael’s Lane High Point, NC 27265 336-887-9165 clhuff@northstate.net
Spouse’s Name: Lee Pollok Huff (‘60) Children: 2 daughters Grandchildren: 5 grandchildren Memory: Delta Sigma Phi, Choir and Choir Tours, Religion and Philosophy Classes Career: President and CEO Old Stone Bank of N.C.; President and CEO First Federal S&L Of Catawba County; Chairman of Cleveland, TN School Board. Additional Info: Member of Board of Visitors of HPU.
Name in college:
Charles Huff
Class of 1960
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Frances Marion Huffman 274 Robinhood Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 336-667-6751 huffmanglfr@gmail.com
Spouse’s Name: Glenn Huffman Children: Darien Grandchildren: Brennall and Seth Memory: The friendliness of all students and faculty. The three best friends anyone could have! Kathy Traywick Johnson, Betty Baughn Phillips and Betsy Greene Smith. Professors: Dr. C. Excelle, Roselle, Dr. Locke, Dr. Ebbs, Mr. Eby (freshman english). Meeting all the freshman in Women’s Hall. I also remember our house mother, Mrs. Perry, who allowed a group to come to her room in 1957 and let us watch UNC beat Kansas for the NCAA championship. Homecoming dances and the then famous musical groups who gave concerts for all. Too many others to mention. Career: Taught language arts and social studies for grades 6-8 at the same school for 34 years (before the days of middle school). Named teacher of the year. Served as assistant principal. Served as chaperone for many out of state trips. Was a mentor for new teachers and lead teacher for grades 6-8.
Name in college:
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Frances Marion Huffman
Alice S. Keighton 909 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, NC 28675 336-372-5908 brbirders@skybest.com
Spouse’s Name: Steve Keighton Children: Steve Keighton, Barbara Keighton Grandchildren: Halle, Lucas, Renee Memory: Campus activities like glee club, Methodist student organization, evening meditation in second floor of Roberts Hall with mimosa trees blooming in the spring, long walks around the campus neighborhood, sports. HPU Person: Religion classes with Clarice Bowman and Dr. Locke. Career: Lived in Philadelphia area from 1960 – 1970 raising young children and teaching preschool; 1970 – 1996, lived in Durham, NC teaching pre-school at Carolina Friends School and very involved in Durham Friends Meeting (Quakers); 1996 – to present, retired to Sparta, NC, again taught pre-school and helped to start a program at the Methodist Church. Additional Info: Helped to start and have managed (from 2003 to present) a very successful used bookstore in Sparta run by volunteers of the Friends of the Library. Additionally, on the board of Alleghany Co. Public Library, sing in Highland Camerata, deliver Meals-on-Wheels, Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway volunteer (come visit us at MP 235), birder and nature enthusiast with husband (the list could go on!). Name in college:
Alice Swetland
Class of 1960
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Frank Kimbro 2215 Preservation Drive 813-719-6977 fjkimbrio@msn.com
Spouse’s Name: Janice Children: 1 daughter, 1 son Grandchildren: 2 grandsons Memory: AXA fraternity, basketball games, first golf games with fraternity brothers. Career: IBM Electronic Machine operator with Borden’s Dairy Company in HP, NC. Accounting Manager/Treasurer for First Federal S&L in Raleigh, NC. Controller of a three divisional wholesale company in Plymouth, NC. Marketing Manager for General Telephone Company Data Services in Atlanta, GA and Tampa, FL. Executive VP of Tampa Federal S&L merge with Glendale Federal and worked as Senior VP of several areas. Before retiring I spent five years with RTC (Resolution Trust Corporation)/FDIC.
Name in college:
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Frank Kimbro
Elaine Hoover Langstaff 4133 Fairway Downs Court Charlotte, NC 28277 704-752-7169 elainelangstaff@bellsouth.net
Spouse’s Name: Jim Langstaff Children: Laurie L. Woidyla, Kim Langstaff, Leslie L. Williams, Billy Woidyla and Kyle Williams Grandchildren: Sydney Williams, Harrison Williams Memory: Although I transferred to UNC and graduated in Chapel Hill, I remember my two years at High Point very fondly and still keep in touch with some classmates whose friendships I cherish. My Kappa Delta sorority sisters and so many of those activities that I remember. Also some good and life-shaping memories of serving on fellowship teams. I also realize that I never fully appreciated the individual attention we students received from our dedicated instructors in our small classes. Career: I taught English and Social Studies in high schools in Virginia, Texas and NC, worked several years as a project manager with a management consultant firm and spent my last employment years at Florence Crittenton (maternity home services) as Director of Volunteer Services.
Name in college:
Elaine Hoover
Class of 1960
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Doris Talley Lucas 1186 Oakwood Acres Rd. Asheboro, NC 27205 336-465-9454 panther1938@yahoo.com
Spouse’s Name: Ronald Lucas Children: Ronnie, Stephen, and Michael Grandchildren: 4 of them Memory: I absolutely loved it all! Career: Entered into the 5-12-88 (100th) Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives for a Constitution Bicentennial Leadership Project on behalf of Asheboro High School. In 1994 was named NC Outstanding Social Studies Teacher Award — presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution (National Society). Both my husband and I retired from Asheboro City Schools in 1996. Additional Info: I continue my love for teaching by teaching two adult Sunday school classes. Ron and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by returning to our honeymoon site (Niagra Falls, NY) and on to Paris! We have truly been blessed to visit all seven continents —of course an education in itself.
Name in college:
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Doris Talley
Bill Moore 911 W. McGee Street Greensboro, NC 27403 336-274-9780 moore8577@bellsouth.net
Spouse’s Name: June B. Moore Children: David Moore Grandchildren: Gabriel and Joshua Memory: Dr. Frances Muldrow; Dr. Stuart Deskins. Sigma Phi Epilon Brothers. McCullock Hall Dormitory friends. Classmates who made college years enjoyable. Career: Director of Greensboro Historical Museum for 40 years. Doubled the size of the facility over the years. Directed the restoration of the five historical buildings. Coordinated the installation of several major exhibits. Achievement of Accreditation by the American Association of Museums. Additional Info: I served in the U.S. Army during the better part of the 1950’s and was stationed in Germany for 15 months.
Name in college:
Bill Moore
Class of 1960
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Sylvia Nicks 114-B North Ridge Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 828-251-5153
Name in college:
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Sylvia Nicks
Charles C. Riddle 4492 Orchard Knob Lane High Point, NC 27260 336-869-2228 criddle3@northstate.net
Spouse’s Name: Carolyn Gibbs (‘61) Children: Charles, David and Stephen Grandchildren: Kaitlin Meghan and Christopher. Michelle. Katie, Lizzie, Maggie and Gracie. Memory: Catching the love of my life…my wife, Carolyn Gibbs! Basketball games, Delta Sigma Phi and Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Activities. Richard Cox and William Fryhover — choir tours and singing in the choir. Dr. William Locke and Rev. C Excell Rozelle, Miss Clarice Bowman, Dr. Helen Bartlett and Dr. Alexander Berkis, Dr. Harold Conrad, Miss E. Vera Idol, the Wrights working in the cafeteria. The bookstore and the curfew for the girls dorm. Dean Allred and Dean Shirley. Mr. Grady Wicker, and Marcella Carter, Librarian. My high school buddy and roommate — Fred Handy.
Career: President/Administrator of Heritage Christian School, Canton, Ohio. President/ CEO of 5 local United Way organizations in NC, IL, MD and OH. Completed Graduate seminars in HR management at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Executive with the Boy Scouts of America serving councils in NC as a district executive, finance director; in NYC as assistant director finance service and in Canton, Ohio as director of development. Triad area development manager for Western Carolina Chapter – Alzheimer’s Association. Gave executive leadership to four capital campaigns with BSA and one with The Winter Park Memorial Hospital in Winter Park, Florida. Additional Info: We have lived in Southern Pines, Hope Mills, near Fayetteville, Albemarle, Concord and High Point, NC. Also Winter Park, Fl. Huntington, New York, on Long Island, Springfield, IL, Fredrick, Maryland, Wooster and Canton, Ohio.
Name in college:
Charles C. Riddle
Class of 1960
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Donald M. Sellers 1166 Willow Pond Lake Leland, NC 28451 910-200-6490 squared@ec.rr.com
Spouse’s Name: Marilyn Knox Children: Marilyn, Melissa Grandchildren: Wyatt, Ryan, Allen, Samantha, and Ethan Memory: Dr. Bartlett — she was hard, but I learned more about how to teach history in her class that helped me while I taught history for 4 years. Mrs. Pascall — Taught us to play bridge. Dr. Berkis — Photographic memory. Dr. Locke’s classes in Religion that shocked some students. JV basketball with the guys and coach Wayne Hoover. My fellow fraternity brothers and the Christmas party for underprivledged children in High Point every year. Career: Taught at Leland High School. Coached JV girl’s basketball team and won 2 championships. 22 years in real estate with NC DOT. Retired in 1998 with 38 years of service with state of NC. Additional Info: I am a great Duke basketball fan. I was lost during the 50th reunion. The thing that impresses me is that they seem to be the same type of people we were — friendly and outgoing. Our HPC has changed, but it is still the same. One last thought, remember the snows every Wednesday and that wind on our senior year. Another not so happy time was when about 2/3 of students had the flu.
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Donald M. Sellers
Danny Sewell
Spouse’s Name: Shelby Williams Sewell Children: 3 children Grandchildren: 7 grandchildren Memory: The wonderful memories during the college years at High Point will never be forgotten. Career: Danny is still active in church work, serving as a deacon and working with youth in Sunday School. Danny substitute teaches at Nash Central High School and has coached girls basketball there and at Faith Christian High School in Rocky Mount and referees high school volleyball. He is still very active playing basketball in the state and national senior games tournaments and has won several gold medals in both.
Name in college:
Danny Sewell
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Shelby Williams Sewell
Spouse’s Name: Danny Sewell Children: 3 children Grandchildren: 7 grandchildren Memory: The wonderful memories during the college years at High Point will never be forgotten. Career: Shelby continues to substitute teach after retiring for 46 years. She is active in First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount as a teacher in third grade Sunday School and sings in the Senior choir. Also, volunteers as a tutor at the church in an after school children’s program for low achieving students.
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Shelby Williams
Ray Sheppard 724 Dowfield Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28311 910-488-7869 rsheppard724@aol.com
Children: Daughter in Houston, Texas, finishing up Ph.D. in Psychology. Memory: I was impressed with the high quality professors at High Point College in the late 50s and early 60s. I cherished the close-knit student body atmosphere, and the brotherhood spirit of fraternity life. Career: Looking back, perhaps one of my most fulfilling experiences was working with the student body and faculty as SGA president 1959-1960. This was an opportunity I shall never forget. After 3 years of military service I spent 12 years in Radio Broadcasting. Then for 20 years I was employed at Ft. Bragg, NC in the transportation department. For ten of those twenty years, I was night-time guitar instuctor at a technical college in Fayetteville, NC.
Name in college:
Ray Sheppard
Class of 1960
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Sylvia D. Sims P.O Box 21 Huntersville, NC 28070 704-575-4103 nanasims10@roadrunner.com
Spouse’s Name: Bob Sims Children: Jeff, Rodney, Libby Allison Grandchildren: Ashlyn, Austin, Jordan, Hunter, Carsyn, Christian, Lindsay Allison, Tanner Allison, Tate Allison, Dylan Memory: As always, my fondest memories were the time spent with my roommate for three years, Wini Grizzle, and our other Phi Mu sisters. We loved to wear our pink jackets. I also remember the time Phyliss Minter and I represented HPC in the NC STATE PING PONG tournament and we won! While the other girls were playing bridge, we were playing ping pong, but now playing bridge is one of my favorite past times. (I can still beat some of my grandchildren in ping pong.) HPU Person: All of my teachers were very important to me and I felt I received a good education at HPU. Career: I taught high school Spanish and
English for 32 years, 30 of them at North Mecklenburg High. I was always involved with my students, sponsoring clubs and outside activities. My French teacher friend and I took students on trips to England, France, and Spain in the summer. Received Teacher of the Year Award, and Star Cable Vision teacher award. I loved my students and never regretted my career choice. Additional Info: Now that we are “old” and retired, Bob plays golf, and I read, play bridge, and spend time with grandchildren. We are both active and do volunteer work at Huntersville United Church. We did travel but now the extent of our traveling is to Isle of Palms and Hilton Head. We sold our mountain house last year so only short trips there. On my bucket list was to go to Alaska, and we did do an Alaskan Cruise 3 years ago. We try to go to at least one UVA football game a year because our grandson, Dylan Sims, is a kicker on the football team. The rest of the time we watch him on tv. Name in college:
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Sylvia Deaton
Richard J. Smith Jr. 302 Edward Lane Louisburg, NC 27545 919-496-5518 smithmas@embargmail.com
Spouse’s Name: Anne Strickland Children: Richard J Smith Jr. Grandchildren: Amanda Memory: Being thrown out of Dr. Durland’s resources class for arguing over weight of short and long ton — (Danny Sewell, you were sitting by me!). The kindness of Dr. Barhans to us “older guys.” Career: Teaching high schoolers to drive school buses in the “dark ages.” Many of these students say I taught them responsibly!
Name in college:
Richard J. Smith Jr.
Class of 1960
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Helen C. Spangler 336-414-0320
Spouse: David Spangler Children: Wesley Reed Grandchildren: Jeannie Reed Memory: Being a recipient of the J.B. Ivey scholarship; my roommates Pat Olmsted and Frances Ann Lewis who married Bob Scott; my Zeta Sisters; basketball games; Dr. Cummings — chemistry professor; my introduction to American Culture (quite different from Brazil where I was born); I arrived at High Point College with 2 suitcases and wearing high heels. I almost froze my first winter. Career: Taught diet therapy at a school of nursing; taught interior decorationg at Forsyth Tech; case worker in Winston-Salem with the Welfare Dept.; opened a jewlery store with my first husband, Ringmaster Jewelers, in Reynolda Village, now on Stratford Road. Winston-Salem where I designed a lot of custom jewelry.; studied in NYC for 3 years to become a therapist in Rubenfeld synergy and opened a private practice in Winston-Salem for 12 years, retiring at age 70. Additional Info: I love to hike, travel, garden, help people, decorate homes, and rooms in retirement homes. Am determined to stay in shape physically by walking and doing yoga every day, and mentally by continual study in mind/body/spiritual fields; I am blessed with good health, plenty of energy, and in the process of downsizing into a new home 1/2 the size of the dream home we designed and built with my second husband. Name in college:
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Helen Clay
Ron Wachs 721 Lakewood Drive Siler City, NC 27344 336-402-1874 ronwachs@gmail.com
Spouse’s Name: Lorette B. Wachs Children: Kirstin W. Hoff (HPU ‘90); Michael Estrada and Chris Estrada Grandchildren: 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons Memory: Fraternity brothers, and given the size of the school, being able to have friends regardless of whether or not they were affiliated with a Greek organization. The 1958 protest ‘sleep out’ on lawn of McCullough Hall that did not occur because Dean Allred learned of it and had a midnight dorm meeting. HPU Person: Dr. Frances Muldrow, Drs. William R. Locke and W.W. Mountcastle Career: M.A. from Wake Forest; Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill. Taught at Atlantic Christian College (Barton) from 1968-1982; Ordained minister in Christian Church (Disciplines of Christ) and then United Methodist Church. Church Minister from 1985-2001; Licensed Psychotherapist, practicing at Wake Forest Baptist Health since 1990, becoming full-time in 2001. Still in practice. Additional Info: I periodically write a blog, “Musing, Meanderings and Mutterings” (subtitled “how old would you be if you didn’t know”), which I sign as “Satchel” for Satchel Paige, the ageless baseball player who famously inquired “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” Name in college:
Ron Wachs
Class of 1960
High Point University
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Anne Kerr Walker 2936 Reynolds Square Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336-722-9128 annekerrwalker@gmail.com
Spouse’s Name: Dr. Lawerence Walker Children: Samuel Joshua Parker III Grandchildren: Claire-Stewart Parker (16), a junior at East Alamance High School; Davis Parker (23), Wilmington; and Nicklaus Parker (26) Orlando, Fl., media coordinator for LPGA tours; Allison Ester (21), artist/interior designer, Wilmington; Lindsay Ester (23), graduate student at UNC-W, Wilmington; and Mary Hayden Ester (26), elementary school teacher, Wilmington; and “Annie,” my 14 year old Poodle. Memory: When I think back to my days at HPC, I am confident that there were heartaches and disappointments along the way; but if there were, those unfortunate times have been replaced with happy memories of “the good times” with wonderful friends whose friendships I have treasured. Career: I have had two full-time successful careers. I taught English and journalism in the public schools for 30 years, retiring from Reynolds High School in 1987. During those
years, I was elected “Outstanding Young Educator for Orange County” and President of the NCAE Department of English and to other leadership roles. I attended a summer institute at Duke University, sponsored under the auspices of National Council of Teachers and did all of my graduate work on scholarship at UNC. After retirement, I was a real estate broker for 22 years and was a shareholder at Graham and Boles Properties where I was consistently a top producer. Additional Info: I am a Trustee of High Point University, and I have served as co-chairman of the Board of Visitors. For the past 5 years, I have been president of the Steel Magnolias, a group of 75 alumnae who were graduated between 1955-1980 and who are the most loyal and active wing of the alumni association. I have served as chairman of our 55th class reunion which will be held Oct. 10, 2015. Larry and I support HPU with our contributions, our attendance at cultural events, and our involvement with the Panther Club.
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High Point University
Class of 1960
Anne Kerr
Vernon Zimmerman 2840 Lansdowne Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-768-1767
Spouse’s Name: Betty Zimmerman Children: Keith, Steve, Ashley Hobbies/Activities: Boy Scouts of America. Earned Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, Cub Scout of the Year, Boy Scout of the Year, Outstanding Award by Wahissa Cook Crew, Silver Beaver Award. Memory: After spending 4 years in the Navy, I was an older student. I enjoyed being with younger students and getting their ideas. I spent many hours in the Science building with my major instructor. I enjoyed High Point University and feel I received a well rounded education. Career: Veteran Service Officer of NC Department of Veterans Affairs for 35 years. Rose to rank of Deputy State Service Officer. Awarded NC State Order of the Long Leaf Pine 1995 by Governor James Hunt.
Name in college:
Vernon Zimmerman
Class of 1960
High Point University
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Class of 1960
High Point University
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