Athletics
Chambers Receives A Facelift During the summer of 2022, Chambers Gymnasium received several renovations to enhance its appearance and contribute to MHU’s recruiting efforts. All upgrades were funded by the Lions Athletic Club. On the bottom level of Chambers, laminate flooring was laid throughout the halls, replacing the previous tile flooring. The volleyball locker room also received new flooring. In the lobby, Mars Hill custom wraps were placed inside on the five columns across from the concession stand. The men’s and women’s bathrooms also received upgrades with new paint, new blue floor tiles, and steel stalls along with new mirrors and lights. Hanging high in Burt Stanford Arena are new banners, representing all South Atlantic Conference schools. The banners were designed and hung by Director of Gameday Operations Josh Matthews ’17.
Class Notes Mars Hill, the Magazine of Mars Hill University welcomes your personal snapshots when you send in news of weddings, babies, accomplishments, etc. Send your news and photos to alumni@mhu.edu, or Alumni Office, P.O. Box 6792, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754. 1950s
Bryan Edwards ’52, vice president emeritus of Clayton State University, recently received the “Good Shepherd Clinic 2020 Education Pillar Award,” at the university in Morrow, Ga. The presentation for the 2020 award was delayed due to the pandemic. 1960s
Rebecca “Becky” Sluder Costner ’69 was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Pelion High School in Lexington, District 1, S.C. in April 2022. Becky was a teacher for 38 years in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. She spent 23 of those years teaching English at Pelion High, until her retirement in 2013. In 2006-07, Becky
Becky Costner
was Teacher of the Year at the high school. She was also chosen as a STAR teacher during her tenure. 1970s
George Woodrow Bullard Jr. ’71 retired as executive director of the Columbia Metro Baptist Association in June of 2022, following 54 years of Christian ministry. His retirement concluded 45 years of Baptist denominational service. Prior to that, he was a pastor in Louisville, Ky., and a student at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received M.Div., George and Betty Th.M., and D.Min. degrees. He and Bullard his wife, Betty Boyd Bullard ’71, will relocate to Betty’s hometown of Simpsonville, S.C.
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