SUMMER 2013
FRESHMEN MOVE IN FLASH BACK & FAST FORWARD NEW MBA PROGRAM AND MORE
SUMMER 2013
CONTENTS
President Philip P. Kerstetter, Ph.D. pkerstetter@moc.edu Vice President for Institutional Advancement John Blackwell, Ph.D. jblackwell@moc.edu
2 | Professor of the Year “Clicks” With Students Learn About Dr. Joy Kieffer 4 | Honors Students Visit Spain & Portugal 8 | In the News 11 | MOC to Offer MBA Program 12 | Kornegay Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Editor & Writer Rhonda E. Jessup rjessup@moc.edu Art Director & Designer Matt Stevens ’10 Contributing Writers Bryan DeBose ’11 David Shulimson
14 | Small Town Atmosphere Meets Big City Experiences 16 | Freshmen Move-In 18 | Flash Back & Fast Forward 22 | Athletics News
Contributing Designer Mandy Hensley ’11
27 | Alumni Features Trent Lassiter and Patricia Ward
Photographers Mandy Hensley Rhonda Jessup Matt Stevens
28 | Alumni Weekend in Review 32 | Alumni Planning 2014 Trip to Wales 33 | Fall 2013 Coming Events
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On the Cover: Raheem Ramsey on move-in day. Raheem’s parents, Rodney and Michelle Michael Ramsey are also MOC alumni. Read more on pages 18-21. Photo by Mandy Hensley.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Mount Olive College Alumni and Friends, Greetings from Mount Olive College! Summers are interesting times on any college campus, and MOC is no exception to that rule. I will say that I have never experienced a summer with as much rainfall as we have had recently. Last year, everyone was looking for more rain; this year, everyone has been trying to find a way to turn it off ! Regardless of the weather, spirits at this college are far from being dampened. The history of Mount Olive College is a rich one. I remain inspired by the stories of its initial founding as a two-year institution. I am proud of its evolution to become a four-year, baccalaureate-granting institution in the mid80s. Therefore, it is very gratifying to see this growth expand to the post-baccalaureate level. At its mid-year meeting in Atlanta in June, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges gave permission for Mount Olive College to begin awarding graduate degrees. The initial degree to be offered by MOC will be an MBA, which is scheduled to begin in January 2014. Our faculty members are putting the final touches on the degree program itself, and we are all excited about this new opportunity. Even though we will be able to award graduate degrees, the mission of this institution remains the same: we serve our students, our founding church, and our communities. There are many other things to see in this issue of MOC Today. Mary and I had the privilege of again accompanying our Honors students in their annual trip abroad. This year, the group visited Spain and Portugal. It is always exciting to see another part of the world and to watch our students gain a better understanding of the fact that we do live in a global society. Our students are amazing ambassadors for our college, our state, and our country. One of last year’s outstanding programs was the Holocaust event. The day itself was devoted to a series of student presentations, discussion, and the opportunity to hear from a survivor of one of the concentration camps. Several schools in the area brought their students to these presentations. This event caused a far deeper understanding of the Holocaust itself as well as our responsibilities as individuals to speak out against such atrocities. The day’s events ended with a large group of students, faculty, and staff working together to pack food as part of a food drive.
to have many people support the College in so many ways, and George Kornegay is an outstanding example of what it means to be in service to others and to the College. The honorary degree is the highest form of recognition that a college can bestow on an individual, and he is richly deserving of this recognition. George is a clearly a special person who expresses his love for the College in so many ways. I hope you will join me as we now refer to him as Dr. Kornegay! Many other colleges and universities sponsor travel abroad programs for their alumni. I am excited that Mount Olive College is becoming a part of that group. Under the leadership of Hope Fields, MOC will be expanding its travel options for its alumni and friends. This past March, a group of alumni and friends took a cruise together. This coming year, a trip to Wales and England is being planned, so get your passports ready! What an exciting way to see other parts of the world while traveling with a great group of people. Finally, there are many other articles in this issue that demonstrate what a tremendous college this is, one that is full of remarkable students, faculty, and staff members. Remember that Homecoming/Pickle Classic Weekend is just around the corner. Mark your calendars accordingly and share your memories, see people who have been important to you over the years, and once again feel the spirit of Mount Olive College. Mary and I are blessed to be part of Mount Olive College. We wish you well and look forward to seeing you soon. May God bless you, and may God bless Mount Olive College. Sincerely,
Philip P. Kerstetter, Ph.D. President
I would be remiss if I did not draw attention to the honorary degree awarded to George Kornegay. Mount Olive College has been fortunate 1 | TODAY | SUMMER 2013
Professor of the Year “Clicks” With Students
Dr. Joy Kieffer, assistant professor of nursing, is the 2013 recipient of the Mount Olive College Professor of the Year Award. Kieffer has been on board with the RN to BSN Program at MOC since its inception in January 2012 and is a key figure behind its success. Her time spent at Mount Olive College has already become the crowning achievement of her career.
“Designing the RN to BSN degree program for Mount Olive College and the exponential growth of the program over my first year here are probably two of my greatest contributions and accomplishments in education,” Kieffer stated. “I have taught nursing students and 2 | TODAY | SUMMER 2013
Teaching all of her classes in a virtual environment, Kieffer is known for making every effort to reach out to her students beyond the screen.
nurses in formal education settings and clinical settings, and it is always a great feeling to watch them grow clinically and then move on to their own professional practice. But my work here at Mount Olive College has been my most challenging project, and I have worked really hard to give Mount Olive College, and the RN to BSN degree students, the BEST of my best work.” Recently Rhonda Jessup, director of Public Relations, asked Kieffer to answer a few questions about herself and her career.
About Dr. Kieffer Resides • Ki effer grew up in Havelock, NC, and resides in Winterville, NC. Education • AS Nursi ng - St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, FL • AA U niversity Transfer - St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, FL • R N to BSN – University of South Florida, Tampa, FL • M SN (Nursing Administration and Nursing Education) – University of Phoenix (Online Campus) • P h.D. (Adult Education Leadership) – Walden University (Online Campus) Family • Son, Ki effer, age 6 • Daughter , Lore, age 5 • T hree Maltese dogs – Lady, Tramp and Scout Hobbies • W alking 5 miles per day • R eading murder mysteries
What do you enjoy most about teaching? I love the “ah-ha” moments–when you are discussing a topic in class, and then the class “gets it.” One by one, they begin to see the connection between what we’re discussing and their professional nursing practice. That’s when I know I’ve done my job and done it well, when they can connect the breadth and depth of the concepts with the application in their professional practice settings.
How has your personal experience shaped you as a professor – explain? I began my professional practice from the ground up. From a nursing assistant, to a unit secretary, to a Certified Surgical Technologist, to an associate degree Registered Nurse. I then finished all of my formal education: my RN to BSN, my masters in nursing, and my doctorate in adult education leadership. I have been the student. I’ve been on their side of the screen. And I’ve been the faculty, both in the traditional classroom setting and online. I remember what I loved about online learning and those online professors who made an impact, and I remember what I didn’t like. Using my experiences as an adult student and an experienced faculty member, I have put measures in place with the RN to BSN program to avoid what I know will not work, based on my experiences. I can fully appreciate the hard work these nursing students put forth in this fast paced, highly participatory, writing comprehensive online degree program. I have been one of them–I have walked the walk. That fact has
made me more sensitive to their needs and able to anticipate their deficits so I can better prepare and design the degree curriculum to facilitate learning.
How would your students describe you and your enthusiasm for your subject matter? Some may call me a good “cheerleader” who can turn into a “butt kicker” when necessary. Others may say that I can emote through my words and the screen – that they can read the words and see my expression as if I were right there in front of them. I’m sure they would describe me as passionate about nursing, very few who meet me would doubt that, and I do my best to exhibit that same passion about the students successfully negotiating this degree program. I motivate them and constantly remind them that this is “doable - so take it one baby step at a time” to keep them from becoming overwhelmed. But no matter what they say about me, I hope they know this: it is my honor to serve them, and I am so very proud of each and every one of them!
What do you consider to be the biggest challenge in higher education today? Nursing education during the 21st century needs to make a paradigm shift. Nurses need to attain requisite competencies to deliver high-quality care because patient needs and care environments have become more complex, including teamwork, collaboration, evidence-based practice, system improvement, health policy, and leadership. In addition, they need a competency in specific content areas such as community and public health and geriatrics. Nurses collaborate and coordinate care across teams of health professionals while mastering technological tools and information management systems. Nursing curricula need to be reexamined, updated, and adaptive enough to change with patients’ changing needs and improvements in science and technology.
What advice would you give to new educators? Get to know your students, and be sure you’re a part of the “pay it forward” movement in your discipline. All of us want to work for institutions that celebrate students rather than tolerate them. That starts with the faculty: be what you want your students to emulate. 3 | TODAY | SUMMER 2013
Honors Students Visit Spain & Portugal
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tudents in the Mount Olive College Honors Program spent May 8-13 traveling overseas in the beautiful countries of Spain and Portugal. President and Mrs. Philip P. Kerstetter, Dr. and Mrs. Alan Lamm, and Dr. Ivan Danchev accompanied the students. In their own words, the students share how the educational experience has allowed them to enrich their lives by learning about cultures different from their own.
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Trip Highlights May 09, 2013 - Madrid City Tour The group enjoyed a sightseeing tour of Madrid, where they rode along the Grand Via through the Opera District and Plaza de Colon and viewed the Royal Palace. They passed through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España, with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour ended at the Prado Museum, where they viewed works of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera.
May 10, 2013 - Segovia Sightseeing en route to Salamanca Participants crossed the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama to Segovia, famous for its Alcazar and the 2000-year-old Roman aqueduct. They continued to the walled and turreted city of Avila, where St. Theresa founded the order of the Carmelites. They traveled to Salamanca for an orientation tour and visited the Baroque Plaza Mayor.
May 11, 2013 - Travel to Lisbon The group departed for Portugal, via the Serra da Estrela mountain range. They traveled towards Castelo Branco before arriving at Fatima, site of the famous religious visions that occurred in 1917, when an apparition of Mary appeared to three peasant children. They visited the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary before continuing to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
May 12, 2013 - Lisbon City Tour The population of Lisbon is 2.8 million people (Portugal’s population is 10.7 million). A morning tour of Lisbon included the Belem Tower and the Cathedral of Lisbon. The group enjoyed the elegant Liberdade Avenue and the Monument of Discoveries. They walked through the cobbled alleys of Alfama, the old fishermen’s quarter, and enjoyed an afternoon of leisure.
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“This trip has made me more appreciative of people all over the world and the hospitality of people from across all cultures. I was not sure what to expect traveling to a different country where I did not speak the language fluently, was unfamiliar with currency, cultural customs, etiquette, and even meal times. What I found is that even outside of the “tourist areas,” where most people expect to find some tolerance of outsiders, the people of Spain and Portugal were accommodating and friendly. They were certainly appreciative of, and perhaps slightly amused by, our attempts at the Spanish and Portuguese languages whenever shopping or ordering at a local restaurant, and they were patient with us as we explored new foods and places. This trip has made me feel like it is important to travel when you can, because it has helped me to appreciate and understand that we are all not that different, if you really take the time to look.”
Hannah Singleton of Goldsboro, NC
“This trip has inspired me to do more traveling and get involved with many different cultures. I enjoyed trying new foods, looking through local shops, and watching or listening to the native music.”
Amber Thompson of Radford, VA
“Despite the language barriers, I honestly enjoyed being able to communicate with the local citizens of Spain and Portugal. The people were incredibly friendly and very forthcoming when it came to discussing their cultural beliefs and values.”
Aisha Atkinson of Goldsboro, NC
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“People seem to believe that going to a smaller school like Mount Olive College may limit the opportunities larger schools can provide. However, the MOC Honors Program trip was the experience of a lifetime that many of us may not be able to experience again.”
Nicole Sparks of Fort Walton Beach, FL
“I definitely enjoyed surveying each country, and becoming awestruck by the different landmarks like the Roman aqueducts and the intricate cathedrals that words really cannot describe. Visiting places where kings and queens and past civilizations lived added a sense of perspective.”
Heath Radford of Goldsboro, NC
“We watched so many videos about Spain and Portugal in preparation for the trip, but actually being there was amazing. I would love to spend more time in Europe so I can see even more places and spend a longer amount of time in each place. There is so much to learn everywhere you go that it is impossible to do so in a day or two.”
Nicole Powell of Oxford, NC
“This journey has inspired me to travel around the world on my own. I now feel comfortable enough to plan possible trips to other countries that, without the experiences through MOC’s Honors Program, would not have been possible.”
Marah Radford of Goldsboro, NC
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IN THE NEWS Articles by Rhonda Jessup
RETIREES HONORED Mount Olive College recently held a farewell reception for several retirees. (L-R): Dr. Opey Jeanes, vice president for Special Services, retired with 34 years of service; Dr. Allen Mac Cassell, professor of Recreation & Leisure Studies, retired with 19 years of service; Dr. David Rigsbee, professor of Language & Literature, retired with 16 years of service; and Dr. Roselie McDevitt, professor of Management Accounting, retired with 6 years of service. • Photo by Matt Stevens ’10
DEVONSHIRE RECEIVES BYRD AWARD Joyce Devonshire, online coordinator, received the J. William Byrd Award for Staff Excellence. The award is given in honor of Dr. J. William Byrd, president emeritus of the College, and is a $3,000 cash award. Pictured are (L-R) Joyce Devonshire and President Philip P. Kerstetter. • Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
TOURNEY BRINGS IN OVER $90,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Approximately $90,000 was raised this year from the 27th Annual Handy Mart – Mount Olive College Invitational Golf Tournament held at Southern Wayne Country Club. This year’s proceeds bring the total amount raised since the event began in 1987 to over $2.3 million. To date, 573 scholarships have been provided to Mount Olive College students from the annual Handy Mart golf tournaments.
ATKINSON EARNS TOP HONOR AT GRADUATION During the 59th spring commencement, Aisha Atkinson of Goldsboro was presented with the prestigious 2013 Martin Award. Atkinson graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor of arts degree in secondary English education. The Martin Award is given each year in honor of Lorelle F. Martin, professor emerita, who taught at Mount Olive College from 1957 to 1987. The Martin Award is presented for the highest academic average to the baccalaureate graduate whose entire study has been at Mount Olive College during four years of full-time, continuous enrollment. A $1,000 award accompanies this honor from the Office of Academic Affairs. • Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
HENDERSON SCIENCE CLUB PRESENTS CHECK
The Henderson Science Club presented a check for $300 to the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Olive. The money was collected as part of a fundraiser coordinated by the Club. L-R: Kasyn Sturgill, Megan Bucek, (Unit Director) Cynthia Jones, Holly Capps, and Jennifer Floyd. • Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
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MAY GRADUATION Mount Olive College graduated approximately 360 students at its 59th spring commencement on Saturday, May 4. The graduation speaker was Dr. Opey Jeanes, who retired in June after serving the College for 34 years, 20 as vice president for special services and director of MOC at Goldsboro, located on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. • Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT
BAREFOOT FOR A CAUSE
STATE CONFERENCE MOC students involved in Future Business Leaders of America—Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) were recognized at the 59th Annual Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference in Charlotte, NC. Pictured (L-R): Jeffrey Massey, a computer information systems major from Princeton, placed 3rd in computer concepts and 5th in accounting principles; Vuk Kesic, an accounting major from Serbia, placed 7th in accounting principles and 8th place in microeconomics; Charquele Simien, an accounting major from Fayetteville, placed 2nd in statistical analysis and 8th in business law; Justin Tomlinson, a management of information systems major from Wilmington, also represented the College at the Conference. Simien and Massey qualified to compete in Nationals in Anaheim, California. • Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
STARBUCKS COMES TO MOC Deacon Jones Lounge has been transformed into Deacon’s Coffee and Bistro serving Starbucks coffee. Located on the first floor of Raper Hall, the converted space will now have an outside entrance and short-term parking to accommodate community members wanting to grab a cup of Joe. • Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
“Shoes play an important role in health by protecting us from cuts, diseases, and soil-based infections like hookworm, which affects 740 million people worldwide,” said Campus Chaplain Carla Williamson. “By setting aside one day on our campus for people to go without their shoes, we are helping bring awareness to children’s health and education.” • Photo by Rhonda Jessup
TROJAN VOICES VOLUME SIX RELEASED The sixth volume of The Trojan Voices, a collaborative journal published yearly by the Language and Literature and Visual Communication Departments at Mount Olive College, has been published and is available for purchase. This year’s journal features poetry and short stories written by MOC students, faculty, and alumni. Gianea Bennett, the student editor-in-chief, led the editorial staff in proofreading, editing, and making the final decision on the sections included in the journal. Lenard Moore, assistant professor of English, was the faculty advisor for this year’s publication. Dr. Sarah Clere, professor of language and literature, and Thomas Clere, adjunct instructor, assisted with proofreading. For more information about The Trojan Voices, including how to purchase a copy, please contact Lenard Moore at lmoore@moc.edu.
DELTA MU DELTA INDUCTION Mount Olive College recently held its inaugural Delta Mu Delta induction ceremony. Sixty business students from the College’s traditional and nontraditional business programs were inducted into the International Honor Society for Business Administration.
MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE HAS GONE MOBILE The Office of Institutional Advancement has taken fundraising to the next level with mobile giving. You can now make a gift to the College using your smartphone. It’s fast. It’s convenient. It’s incredibly easy to use. • Send a text message to 41444 • Text the word “MOC” followed by your donation amount (“MOC 25” to donate $25) • You will receive a reply message with a link to securely enter your credit card info and fulfill your donation Mobile gifts, large or small, can make a huge impact. It’s more than just giving back; it’s about transforming the lives of our students. For more information on mobile giving, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 919-658-7761.
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IN THE NEWS (CONTINUED) RADFORD PRESENTS AT INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION English major Heath Radford of Pikeville presented his original short story, “I Dreamed a Dream,” at the Sigma Tau Delta 2013 International Convention in Portland, Oregon. His story was selected out of thousands of entries from Sigma Tau Delta members all over the United States. Radford got the chance to meet famous literary giants. “The big highlight of the convention was the featured authors, especially Ursula K. Le Guin, author of the Earthsea series and The Left Hand of Darkness.” He also got the chance to see the city of Portland for the first time in his life. “Portland was unforgettable. The sights and places were astounding.” • Photo by Matt Stevens ’10
AUGUST GRADUATION On August, 24 the College graduated approximately 200 students. The August commencement speaker was Steve Keen, chairman of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. This graduation marked the first for our RN to BSN students, and 12 students graduated from that program. • Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
AG STUDENTS ATTEND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Four Mount Olive College agriculture education and agribusiness students, along with students from NC State, recently attended the 2013 Alltech International Symposium held in Lexington, Kentucky. The Symposium was an outstanding opportunity to see the latest trends, issues, and products that will impact the agricultural industry in the future. The conference offered students the opportunity to see agriculture from a global perspective and provided them an opportunity to interact with other agriculturalists from the various international countries that were represented at the conference. • Photo Submitted
BIOLOGY MAJOR SNAGS PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIP
MICHAEL MARTIN TOURNEY BRINGS
Nicole Sparks of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was selected to participate in the summer Clinical Research Internship Study Program, or CRISP, at the Mayo School of Health Sciences in Florida. CRISP is a plum opportunity for college students interested in careers in medicine, healthcare, and science. Only the top students who apply are selected for the program. Students work under a physician mentor for 20 hours a week. They also work on their own independent clinical research project. • Photo Submitted
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IN OVER $50,000 The 26th Annual Michael Martin Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Thursday, August 15, in memory of NC Highway Patrolman Michael Martin, a Mount Olive College alumnus who was killed in the line of duty. The event, which supports student scholarships and the Trojan Club at Mount Olive College, brought in over $50,000 this year, bringing the 26-year total to over $540,000.
MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE TO OFFER
MBA PROGRAM ARTICLE BY RHONDA JESSUP / PHOTO SUBMITTED
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ount Olive College is now accredited to offer graduate level programming. The College received the official notification on Thursday, June 20, from its accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). According to SACSCOC, Mount Olive College is now a Level III institution, which means that it is authorized to award a limited number of graduate degrees. Also by SACSCOC Board action, Mount Olive College is authorized to deliver full degree programs online.
“The landscape of higher education is changing as a result of new technology and changes in students’ learning styles. By offering programs online, they become more easily accessible to working professionals who travel frequently, to members of the U.S. military, and to others who, for whatever reason, cannot drive to campus on a regular basis. The mode of delivery is a result of market demand, which we are continually evaluating.”
I extend a sincere ‘Thank-you’ to all who worked so hard to make this change possible. This bodes well for the future of Mount Olive College and for our ability to continue to transform education and transform the lives of others.” Dr. Ronald Pressley, dean of the Tillman School of Business and a member of the Strategic Team, said, “A graduate level program will give students the ability to expand their careers opportunities. Further, the MBA program will provide qualified undergraduate alumni the opportunity to continue their academic career at an institution with which they are familiar and personally connected.” The College will offer its first MBA program beginning in January 2014. The 30-hour program will be offered completely on-line.
- DR. RONALD PRESSLEY
President Philip P. Kerstetter stated, “This reflects a logical progression from our initial years as a two-year institution to becoming a four-year institution: now we have the authority to grant graduate degrees. This also reflects a logical progression of our outreach to the nontraditional market from offering seated courses at all of our locations to offering a selected number of courses online: now we have the authority to deliver entire degree programs online.” The College has been working toward this goal since the spring of 2011 when a Strategic Team was formed consisting of MOC administrators and faculty members from a variety of disciplines. Kerstetter praised the group for its leadership and foresight, “All of this has been made possible because of the visions and dreams of many, coupled with a great deal of planning and work by all.
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Kornegay Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Article by Rhonda Jessup | Photography by Mandy Hensley ’11 George R. Kornegay, Jr. was bestowed an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, degree at the College’s 59th spring commencement. He received the degree because of his commitment to the community and to Mount Olive College. “We are deeply grateful that Mount Olive College has seen fit to honor our dad with a doctoral degree,” said Stephanie Kornegay at the commencement. “This is a college that dad has not only grown to love, it is a college that has grown, in part, because of his love. He believes in the mission, he believes in the presidents, he believes in the faculty, and he believes in the graduates. My father has helped to make this College what it is today, and he fully recognizes that this is a team effort.”
“We are deeply grateful that Mount Olive College has seen fit to honor our dad with a doctoral degree. This is a college that dad has not only grown to love, it is a college that has grown, in part because of his love. He believes in the mission, he believes in the presidents, he believes in the faculty, and he believes in the graduates. My father has helped to make this College what it is today, and he fully recognizes that this is a team effort.” -Stephanie Kornegay
Kornegay gives the thumbs up sign as he is hooded for his honorary doctorate degree.
Kornegay’s support of the College has come in many forms. It was Kornegay who first had the vision to create the Mount Olive College Foundation. And it was Kornegay who led the effort to acquire significant funding through the US Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program that enabled the College to construct three buildings on campus in 2005. Also in 2005, Kornegay made a $1 million gift to the College, and the College recognized that gift with the naming of Kornegay Arena. As the College has moved into its most recent capital campaign, “Realizing the Dream, Securing the Future,” Kornegay is one of the prime movers behind the initiative.
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Stephanie Kornegay
Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. John Blackwell stated, “George has devoted both his time and his resources to the development of Mount Olive College. He believes that the College plays an essential role in the development of all of eastern North Carolina. To that end, George works tirelessly to help the College secure the resources necessary to fulfill its mission.” In addition to his service to Mount Olive College, Kornegay has served as past president of the Mount Olive Jaycees, the Mount Olive Committee of 100, the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority, and Southern Wayne Country Club. He is a member of First United Methodist Church and member and fundraising chairman of Mount Olive Family Medicine Center. Kornegay has been recognized many times for his involvements, including having received the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce Senior Citizen Award, the Ruff Huggins Community Service Award, and the Mount Olive College Athletics Hall of Fame Award. Kornegay, a native of Mount Olive, began his career an as insurance adjuster before practicing law. Since 1984 he has been owner and operator of the Kornegay Co. He has four children and is married to Barbara Ross Kornegay, vice president for enrollment at Mount Olive College.
(Above) George Kornegay is pictured surrounded by family members. (Left) Kornegay Arena. Following a $1 million gift by Kornegay in 2005, the arena was named in honor of George’s parents, George and Annie Dail Kornegay.
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Small Town
Atmosphere
Meets Big City Experiences T
he town of Mount Olive is considered small by most accounts. After all, it only boasts a population of 4,624, and that number fluctuates every fall and spring with the ebb and flow of the 925 plus traditional students at Mount Olive College. The town only has three stoplights, no shopping mall, and no movie theatre. But what the town lacks in amenities for students, the College makes up for with a variety of creative events and activities to give students a “big city” experience in a warm and welcoming, small town environment. “The physical geography of a college has very little impact on who students become,” said Dan Sullivan, vice president for Student Affairs. “Yes, other colleges may beckon students with oceans and mountains or tempt them with endless retail opportunities for gourmet coffee and the like. However, the social and cultural landscape of the college students choose to attend will play a much more significant and lasting role in their development.”
Article By Rhonda Jessup Photos by Mandy Hensley '11
To that end, Mount Olive College has a team of employees dedicated to providing opportunities and experiences to keep students engaged and involved. Throughout any given semester, Mount Olive College plans more than 50 activities and events for students. Some of the fall 2013 events include sea kayaking, a foam dance party, trivia night, Fall Fest with Grammy-winning alternative-rock band Switchfoot, movie nights, beach camping, intermural events, and the list goes on and on. Justin Roe, assistant director of Campus Life – coordinator of programs, said, “For a residential population of more than 500 students, the opportunity to meet nationally acclaimed, famous musicians, comedians, and speakers is great. Mount Olive may be a small town, but we are constantly bringing in topnotch events for our students.” Roe spearheads a student group dubbed CAB, which is short for Campus Activities Board. CAB is made up of 45 MOC students who help determine which events interest students and what events are ultimately planned throughout the year. CAB events are paid for by the activity fee that every traditional student pays. CAB is open to all students and meets every Monday at 8:00 PM in the Hennessee Room. For more information on CAB events, visit www.facebook.com/CABatMOC. “Getting involved is the key to having a good college experience,” Roe said. “Research shows that the more involved students get during their early college careers, the more likely they are to stay at that college. To me, getting involved helps create relationships with other students, faculty/staff members, and with the local community. That leads to being happy with where you are and who you are.”
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Michael Garrett, director of Pope Wellness Center agrees. “Pope Wellness Center is here to assist with the development of students into goal-oriented leaders that possess the knowledge and confidence to lead a healthy lifestyle. We give students the opportunity to become or stay active in sports through intramurals, where they can develop teamwork skills. We provide a safe place where students can get away from their stress and enjoy being in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.” To learn more about Pope Wellness Center events, mymoc.moc.edu/campuslife/ campusrec/default.aspx or go to Facebook: www.facebook.com/moc.campusrecintramurals.
“Mount Olive College offers its students the chance to grow inside and outside the classroom,” said Garrett. “Our students grow into leaders and community members that are able to take the academic background and apply it to real world settings. We offer many programs to develop students’ physical well-being as well. We provide students with outdoor, indoor, team, and individual events that allow them to excel in physical activity. All of this is tied together by the spiritual growth and community we have here at Mount Olive College. Our staff and faculty allow students to experience a wholesome, energetic, and friendly environment.”
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FreshmEn Move-In
Article by Rhonda Jessup Photos by Mandy Hensley ’11 and Rhonda Jessup
There was a steady drizzle of rain as the class of 2017 started moving into the residence halls at Mount Olive College on Saturday, August 17, but the atmosphere was full of bright smiles and excitement as students shared their hopes for the future. Family, friends, community, church, and college volunteers helped students as they lugged in their possessions: laptops, mini-fridges, pillows, bedspreads, lamps and, of course, packages of ramen noodles. According to Vice President for Enrollment Dr. Barbara Kornegay, the College has over 200 new freshmen and nearly 940 traditional students this fall, which is an increase of about two to three percent in daytime students over last year. “This year’s new students include a greater proportion of women. About 10% of our traditional student body is international, and quite a few are older (26 to 33 years of age) than we have seen in recent years. We think this is because more and more adult students want the total college experience,” Kornegay said. As part of “Welcome Week,” students were invited to participate in a variety of activities and events planned to help them feel welcome, get them acclimated to college life, and connect them with their fellow classmates. 16 | TODAY | SUMMER 2013
Class of 2017! “It’s a priority to have events that encourage students to truly enjoy their time spent at Mount Olive College,” said Justin Roe, assistant director of Campus Life-Coordinator of Programs. “We want students to feel like Mount Olive College is their home for the next four years of their lives. Having events on campus allows students to interact with other students, faculty, and staff. Getting involved and coming to campus events are great ways to make them feel more at home.” As tradition would have it, students participated in the evening convocation and candle lighting ceremony, but this year, due to the rain, the event was held inside Kornegay Arena. The lighting of the candles represents the light of learning, the sharing of Christian values, and the need for the entire MOC campus community to be living by the College Covenant. Following the lighting of the candles, those in attendance sang the Mount Olive College Alma Mater.
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Article by RHONDA JESSUP Photos by MANDY HENSLEY ʼ11 and Submitted
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George Futrelle ’04, stands with his daughters in front of Rodgers Chapel. Samantha, pictured at right, is a freshman at Mount Olive Colleg e this year.
For the Mount Olive College alumni reading this article, can you remember the day you moved onto campus? Do you remember the jitters of meeting your roommate for the first time, or eating your first meal in the cafeteria? Do you recall the parting advice from your parents as they hugged you goodbye and drove down Henderson Street, leaving you to make new friends, get an education, and start making your mark on the world? Well, all the feelings you felt then are still being felt by incoming freshmen each year as they move onto campus. Today’s students have the same hopes, dreams, and aspirations that our very first class had back in 1951. To prove our point, we interviewed six incoming freshmen from the Class of 2017 whose parents just so happen to be Mount Olive College alumni. Read on to find out what they had to say about past experiences and upcoming expectations.
RYNE WOODARD, TIM WOODARD AND LYDIA DRUMM PRICE
Ryne Woodard of Princeton plans to major in recreation and leisure studies and play on the JV basketball team. As a Free Will Baptist, Ryne admits that he has been to almost every Church Night basketball game since he was born. He also fondly recalls playing volleyball on the sand courts during the State Youth Convention. Ryne’s dad, Tim Woodard, is a 1987 alumnus and is the director of Admissions at MOC. “He is a walking billboard for the College,” Ryne says of his dad. “Dad told me I could go to college anywhere, but I really feel like I have grown up with MOC. I look forward to making my own memories here now as a student.” Ryne’s mother, Lydia Drumm Price, is also a 1987 MOC graduate. When asked who inspired her most at MOC, Lydia said, “I was an absolute fan of science professors Mrs. Martin and Mr. Brown!! They were such exciting teachers. They definitely kept my interest in science alive. They left me with a very firm foundation in science, which helped me greatly during pharmacy school. They expected a lot from their students, but they were kind and fair.”
NATALIE CALDERON AND DARRYL NORMAN
Natalie Luna Calderon of Rancho Cucamonga, California, plans to major in business administration. “I visited other campuses; however, when I saw MOC, I knew that this was the school for me. It fills my needs and fits my style and personality so well,” she said. Natalie’s dad, Darryl Norman, is a 1987 MOC grad and was a pitcher on the baseball team. “I was not the most talented baseball player and actually got cut from the team my freshman year,” he recalls. “Coach Dean advised me to keep trying and I did, with much better luck the following year. This taught me early that you can’t quit and that life has its ups and downs. Today I maintain those same principles no matter the odds. If you keep trying, you can accomplish your goals.”
SAMANTHA AND GEORGE FUTRELLE
Samantha Futrelle of Mount Olive plans to major in healthcare management. Her dad, George Futrelle, is a 2004 evening college graduate. Samantha says, “I am most nervous about meeting new people. I am a shy person and I do not easily talk to people I do not know. However, I hope that maybe Mount Olive College will allow me to get out of my comfort zone and make new friends. I am also nervous about all the work that college requires. I am sure I can handle it, but it is a little nerve-wracking.” To put Samantha’s fears at ease, George advises, “I have told her that she will enjoy the overall atmosphere of the beautiful campus and the friendly faculty and staff. I have also told her how nice the smaller class sizes are, which fosters the ability to develop lasting relationships.”
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RAHEEM, RODNEY AND MICHELLE MICHAEL RAMSEY
Raheem Ramsey of Odenton, Maryland, plans to major in sports management. He will be a shooting guard/small forward on the JV basketball team. “I am looking forward to meeting people and making new friends,” he said of his expectations at the College. He is most nervous about “classroom work.” Raheem’s parents, Rodney ’88 and Michelle Michael Ramsey ’89, met and fell in love at MOC. Rodney was a power forward on the basketball team and Michelle was a power hitter on the volleyball team. “We met in the lounge of the women’s dorm,” Rodney recalled. Michelle’s advice to her son, “Make many friends and many memories…it has been known for you to meet your soul mate at MOC,” she smiled.
SAVANAH, KAREN AND DENNIS MORGAN
Savanah Morgan of Mount Olive plans to major in business management. Her parents, Dennis and Karen Coates Morgan, are both 1984 graduates. They met and fell in love at MOC and have been married for 26 years. “Because my mother and father met here, my mother feels that I will meet somebody here too,” she said. Dr. Kathy Best was Karen’s favorite professor. “I struggled with business calculus,” she said. “We later learned I had not taken the required prerequisite. Dr. Best made an almost impossible class comprehensible by diligently tutoring me.” Dennis recalls that his favorite professor was Mrs. Melba Keathley. “She would stay after class to catch me up on anything I missed because of playing basketball. She worked endlessly with me in my accounting class to ensure I kept up my grades.”
TYLER AND SHARON TRIVETTE DILLEY
Tyler Dilley of Mount Olive plans to major in music performance. He will be a member of Free Spirit. “This is the only school I’ve ever wanted to attend,” he said. I’ve been to many ballgames and alumni weekends, so I am very familiar with the campus.” Tyler’s mom, Sharon Trivette Dilley, is a 1992 alumna of MOC. Her fondest memories are of traveling and performing with the Concert Choir at high schools and out-of-state tours. Her advice to Tyler, “Work hard, but don’t forget to enjoy the time you have here.”
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ATHLETICS NEWS Articles by David Shulimson | Photos Submitted
LAFOND BECOMES FIRST ALL AMERICAN IN MOC TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAM Dylan Lafond became the first-ever All-American in the brief history of the MOC track and field program. He finished 6th out of 12 runners in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the 2013 NCAA Division II Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championship at Pueblo, Colo. The top eight finishers earned medalist and All-America honors. Lafond posted a time of 9:18.63, three seconds faster than his preliminary time the previous day. A freshman from Manchester, NH, Lafond said, “It feels great to see all the hard work and effort pay off.” Along with becoming MOC’s first-ever track and field All-American, Lafond also became the first Trojan student-athlete to compete in more than one NCAA Championship in the same year. Lafond competed in the mile run at the NCAA II Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship in February and was a member of the Trojan team that competed in the NCAA II Men’s Cross Country Championship in November.
CONFERENCE CAROLINAS SCHOLAR ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Emelie Andersson (pictured left) was named Conference Carolinas Women’s Golf Scholar Athlete of the Year for the second straight year, and Tim Ebbecke was named Conference Carolinas Men’s Volleyball Scholar Athlete of the Year as the 2013 Conference Carolinas Spring Sports Academic Awards were announced. Both Andersson and Ebbecke graduated in May. Student-athletes who earned All-Conference Carolinas honors and Conference Carolinas AllAcademic recognition are eligible for the Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. A biology major from Bromma, Sweden, Andersson was the 2012-13 MOC Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. She graduated with a 3.883 GPA. On the golf course, Andersson became a four-time AllConference Carolinas selection, earning first team honors for the second year in a row. She won the King College Invitational in a playoff during the fall. Ebbecke, a 6-7 middle blocker from Commack, NY, graduated with a 3.302 GPA with a double major of criminology and psychology. On the volleyball court, Ebbecke was named to the 2013 All-Conference Carolinas Second Team. He ranked first in the conference and 14th in the nation in blocks per set. Andersson and Ebbecke are among four MOC student-athletes to win Conference Carolinas Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards in 2012-13. Amber Thompson won the award for Women’s Cross Country, and Nick Mac Adam won the award for Men’s Indoor Track and Field.
BASEBALL SEATING DEDICATED Mount Olive College dedicated the new stadium seating at Scarborough Field with a ribbon cutting on April 16 prior to baseball game vs. Francis Marion. Mount Olive College supporter, George Wagner III, president of Sovran Senior Living, which owns Waylin Life Center in Mount Olive, helped to make this project a reality!
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JOIN THE TROJAN CLUB! The Trojan Club is the booster organization for the Mount Olive College Department of Athletics. Money from the Trojan Club is used to provide Mount Olive College student-athletes with safer and more comfortable transportation, better team equipment and supplies, and enhanced facilities. For more information about membership, visit www.moctrojans.com or call 919-658-7759.
CHEERLEADING SQUAD EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND INVITATIONS In the spring, the MOC cheerleading squad participated in national competitions for the first time in school history. They earned second place finishes in the U.S. Nationals at Virginia Beach, VA., and in the Beach Bash Nationals at Myrtle Beach, SC. By virtue of their results, the Trojans earned team and individual invitations to perform at national sporting events in 201314, including the All-American Halftime Show during the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, FL. Individual squad members Zantonio Chrisp, Stedmond Hampton, and Leona Harris received invitations to perform during the Detroit Lions annual Thanksgiving Day game, this year against the Green Bay Packers. The three will also be part of the 2014 Pro Bowl Performance Tour. “I am so proud of the spirit program as we have grown tremendously and will continue to do so,” said head coach Ebony Wells. “The cheerleaders brought prestigious recognition to Mount Olive College and received offers and invitations of a lifetime.” Wells added, “Most of all I want to recognize my first year volunteer coach Samantha Sawvel as we couldn’t have mastered this journey without her.” Sawvel was a four-year member of the Trojan cheerleading squad and graduated in May 2012. The 12 members of the Mount Olive College cheerleading squad are Chrisp, Hampton, Harris, Cameron Braswell, Dorian Chadwick, Trey Darby, Darian Dobbs, Desiree Dozier, Davon Draughon, Alexis Golden, Allison Kee, and Karina Ordonez.
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SOFTBALL TEAM WINS 2013 CONFERENCE CAROLINAS CHAMPIONSHIP The MOC softball team had numerous “opportunities” to be denied its first conference tournament championship in more than a decade. However, second-seeded MOC won four consecutive elimination games – two in extra innings – then defeated North Greenville 5-3 in the title game to win the 2013 Conference Carolinas Softball Championship. Mount Olive earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, earning the No. 5 seed in the NCAA II Southeast Regional. The Trojans went 0-2 at the regional as big innings broke open close games in both contests. The Trojans finished with a school record 36 home runs on the season. Mount Olive posted a 34-15 record in 2013 for the third highest single-season win total in school history. A record six Trojans earned All-Conference Carolinas honors: Savannah Becker, Tiffany Hawley, Katie Moore, Beth Overman, Kalie Smith, and Carly White.
EXCELLENCE IN GOLF Virginia Lane was named the 2013 Conference Carolinas Women’s Golfer of the Year and the 2013 Conference Carolinas Women’s Golf Freshman of the Year. Lane’s selection marked the second year in a row a Trojan has won the conference women’s golfer of the year award. Lane also became only the fourth Mount Olive College student-athlete in any sport to be named the conference player of the year and freshman of the year in the same year. A freshman from Winton, NC, Lane finished the season ranked No. 55 in the nation among Division II women’s golfers. She became the first women’s golfer in school history to shoot even-par in a round, carding a 72 in the first round of the Myrtle Beach Intercollegiate during the fall. She finished in the top five in six tournaments in 2012-13, including a first-place finish in the MOC Spring Invitational and a fourthplace finish in the Conference Carolinas Championship. Lane helped Mount Olive earn its first-ever women’s golf national ranking this year. The Trojans were ranked as high as No. 47 in the nation.
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ATHLETICS NEWS (CONTINUED) ESCALANTE DRAFTED BY SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Mount Olive College catcher Geno Escalante, this year’s Division II National Defensive Player of the Year, was selected by the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants in the 15th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. The 462nd player picked overall, Escalante becomes the Trojans’ third-highest draft pick. Escalante’s selection marks the seventh consecutive year and eighth time in the last 10 years a Trojan has been taken in the MLB Draft. Escalante, a senior from Fairfield, CA, compiled a .399 batting average with 18 home runs, 35 doubles and 117 runs batted in during his two years at MOC after transferring from Chipola (Junior) College. He ended the 2012 season with a school record 46-game hitting streak, the fourth longest in NCAA Division II Baseball history. A two-time All-American at MOC, Escalante was the 2012 Daktronics Division II Southeast Region Player of the Year. In 2013, he became the Trojans’ first-ever Rawlings/ABCA Gold Glove National Defensive Player of the Year. Opponents attempted only 30 stolen bases against Escalante this past season. He threw out 11 runners. Escalante is the 13th Trojan to be drafted since 2007. Two Trojan draft picks, pitchers Carter Capps (2011) and Tom Layne (2007) are currently in the Majors, Capps with the Seattle Mariners and Layne with the San Diego Padres. Capps was selected by the Mariners in the third round of the 2011 Draft. Outfielder Jeremy Nowak was picked by the Baltimore Orioles in the 13th round of the 2010 Draft.
SPRING 2013 ATHLETIC AWARDS Baseball student-athletes captured the top two male individual awards, while a golf student-athlete and a two-sport student-athlete won the top two female individual awards at the 2012-13 MOC Athletics Awards Ceremony. Jermaine Berry and Carly White (softball/women’s volleyball) were named Most Outstanding Male and Female Student-Athletes, and Daniel Oliver and Emelie Andersson (women’s golf) were selected as the Male and Female Scholar Athletes. Other awards announced included the inaugural MOC Covenant Award, which went to men’s track and field student-athlete Sebastian Jackson. Athletic Training Awards went to Talton Cherry (baseball) and Kalie Smith (softball), while Strength and Conditioning Awards went to Matt Petrone (baseball) and Nicole Karas (women’s tennis/women’s volleyball). Sports Information Play of the Year Awards went to Dylan Lafond (men’s cross country/men’s track and field) and Savannah Becker (softball). Each team announced year-end awards and the Student-Athletic Advisory Committee presented awards for “achievements” unrelated to sports, such as Best Smile, Best Hair and Class Clown.
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TROJAN DRAFT PICKS 2004-PRESENT 2004 - Craig Hurba - Catcher (Texas Rangers) 2007 - Tom Layne - Pitcher (Arizona Diamondbacks) 2008 - David Cooper - Shortstop (Arizona Diamondbacks), Casey Hodges - Pitcher (Atlanta Braves) Erik Lovett - First Base (New York Yankees), Ryan Schlecht - Pitcher (Texas Rangers), and Michael Williams - Pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates) 2009 - Rich Racobaldo - Shortstop (St. Louis Cardinals) 2010 - Jeremy Nowak - Outfield (Baltimore Orioles) 2011 - Carter Capps - Pitcher (Seattle Mariners), Michael Knox - First Base (St. Louis Cardinals) and Pete Levitt - Pitcher (Chicago Cubs) 2012 - Jacob Rogers - First Base (Chicago Cubs) 2013 - Geno Escalante – Catcher (San Francisco Giants)
MCKAY NAMED DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS FOR ATHLETICS Dwayne McKay, who has spent the past 18 months in the Mount Olive College Institutional Advancement Department, has been named the Trojan Athletics Department’s first-ever director of external affairs for athletics, as announced by Athletics Director Jeff Eisen. McKay’s duties include serving as executive director of the Trojan Club and marketing the athletics department. McKay joined Mount Olive College in February 2012 as director of planned giving. He was responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial support for MOC. Prior to arriving at Mount Olive, McKay spent 17 years with Andy’s Burgers, Shakes and Fries (now Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries). He held various positions before being promoted to vice-president of special events and corporate training. He also owned Andy’s restaurants in Havelock, NC and Holly Springs, NC. “We are pleased to have Dwayne join our staff,” said Eisen. “His great ties to the community and outstanding work experience will help him excel in this position.” The director of external affairs for athletics position was created after Bill Clingan retired in May as executive director of the Trojan Club. Clingan, who spent 18 years as Mount Olive’s head men’s basketball coach, continues to serve as an assistant professor at Mount Olive College in the recreation and leisure studies department. “I’m very excited to be part of the athletics program and I hope to be able to take MOC athletics and the Trojan Club to the next level,” said McKay. “Along with aiming to add to the Trojan Club membership, we want Trojan athletics to be more visible in the local community. Among our goals is to ‘pack the stands’ for every home contest.”
MEET THE COACHES The 3rd Annual Meet the Coaches Night will be held on Monday, October 28, 2013, at 5:30 pm. This event gives fans an opportunity to meet, talk, and ask questions of all our coaches informally while enjoying a dinner in the Hennessee Room. After dinner, attendees will participate in the ribbon cutting for the new Trojan Club hospitality room in Kornegay Arena and then enjoy dessert and watch the women’s and men’s basketball teams in their annual Green/White games. Mount Olive College received the NCAA Division II Community Engagement Award of Excellence in 2011 for this event, recognizing it as one of the top 10 community events in the nation. Meet The Coaches is free to Trojan Club members and $10.00 for non-members (free if you join the Trojan Club at the event). For more information and to RSVP, contact Tina Parks at 919 659 7759 or cparks@moc.edu. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 22.
ALUMNI JOIN PROFESSIONAL TEAMS In a span of just two weeks during August, two Mount Olive College alums joined professional men’s basketball teams. Kendrick Easley signed a contract with the Bochum Astro Stars, and Aleks Mitrovic was drafted by the Moncton Miracles of the National Basketball League (NBL) of Canada. Easley, a 2010 graduate from Norfolk, Va., was named Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Player of the Year in both his junior and senior years and finished his collegiate career as the Trojans’ alltime scoring leader with 2,261 points. He also holds school records for most points in a game (44) and in a season (684), as well as the most career three-pointers. Easley was also named Most Valuable Player of the 2008 and 2010 Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Tournaments. Mitrovic, a 2011 graduate from Montreal, Quebec, was the 2010-11 Mount Olive College Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, earning a bachelor’s degree in math with a minor in psychology. He led the Trojans with a 59.6 percent field goal percentage in his senior year and started in 21 games in his junior year, in which Mount Olive won the Conference Carolinas title and earned a berth in the 2010 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Southeast Regional. Easley and Mitrovic are among Trojan alums currently playing professional basketball. Dameion Baker and Jo Kurino are both playing in Japan, while Justin Melton enters his second year playing in The Philippines.
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ALUMNI FEATURE
Ward Opens Shining Stars Childcare Center Article by Rhonda Jessup | Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
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ike most young girls, Selma resident Patricia Ward enjoyed playing school when she was growing up. “I liked to play teacher with my siblings and cousins,” she recalled. That early childhood interest, along with the inspiration of her late maternal grandmother, has led Ward to a lifelong commitment to education. “My grandmother worked with children years ago in migrant camps. She continued her career by opening up her own in-home daycare. I guess it has always been in my blood to teach children.” In 2008 Ward began taking classes at MOC through Johnston Community College. She completed her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education in 2010. “I have become a better teacher because of MOC,” she said. “I learned classroom management skills, business skills, and the most effective teaching methods in the classroom. Since earning my degree, I am able to understand children more, and it is easier to relate to them.” Since graduating, everything Ward has done has been leading up to the point where she could open her own childcare facility. Her first early childhood job was actually at the center she now owns Shining Stars. She also worked at Temple Baptist Learning Center
in Selma as the assistant director and the pre-school teacher and at The Growing Years in Clayton as the Jr. K teacher. Now all of Ward’s hard work, training, and education have finally paid off. On August 26, she opened Shining Stars Childcare Learning Center located at 609 North Webb St. in Selma, NC.
“I have become a better teacher because of MOC. I learned classroom management skills, business skills, and the most effective teaching methods in the classroom. Since earning my degree I am able to understand children more, and it is easier to relate to them.” – Patricia Ward
A mother herself, Ward recognized the need for quality childcare in her hometown. “The area that I live in has a great need for high quality, dependable, and affordable childcare. So I decided to offer services that will benefit everyone,” she said. Shining Stars can accommodate 51 children on each shift. It has first, second, and third shifts, Monday thru Saturday. The Center accepts children from six weeks to 12 years old. “My ultimate goal is to provide the most beneficial care for children. I want to be able to help individuals from all types of families and situations.” Married and a mother of four, Ward doesn’t plan to sit back and be content with her current success. She believes in education and plans to be a lifelong learner. The 33-year-old is already looking at pursuing her master’s degree and then her doctorate. “The educational program at Mount Olive College has shown me the positive ways to strengthen my teaching and parenting skills. I am always eager to learn. I feel as though you can never learn enough. It is our job as educators to ensure we have the appropriate knowledge of how a child grows and learns. This will ensure they have the most effective and beneficial learning experience.” Down the road Ward plans to establish childcare centers all over North Carolina. “If I think big…..I feel as though I will continue to grow and meet all my goals.”
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ALUMNI FEATURE
Lassiter Grows Business and Opens New Entertainment Venue Article by Rhonda Jessup | Photo by Mandy Hensley ’11
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rent Lassiter of Micro, NC, is an energetic and successful businessman with a passion for the outdoors and an appreciation for live entertainment. The 2009 MOC graduate is general manager of Springhill Outfitters, an outdoor retail store located in Selma, NC, that carries hunting and fishing equipment, camping supplies, clothing, and more. He started with the company when the business opened the first store in Kenly back in 2003 in a 3,600-square-feet building with five employees. Today, the company employees 18 people and their new store has 17,500 square feet.
Lassiter chose Mount Olive College because it was close enough to home that he could continue working full time, and also because, “the business school had a great reputation and because of my relationship with the Free Will Baptist denomination as a member of Selma OFWB Church,” he said. Growing up, Lassiter traveled with his dad to make sales calls, all the while absorbing what he saw and heard about business.“I was able to see my dad and his business partner create a credit card processing company from nothing into a company that now trades on the New York Stock Exchange and has customers in all 50 states! I always knew growing up that I wanted to have my own company and be successful, just like my Dad.” Just like his dad, Trent, too, is a visionary. Growing up, he always enjoyed the music industry and going to concerts. He has taken his love for live entertainment and is turning it into what he hopes will be a lucrative business that he has dubbed “The Farm.” “The Farm” is located on over 20 acres of family farm land outside of Selma. Currently under construction, it will be the area’s newest and largest banquet hall and concert venue. “The Farm” features over 5,000 square feet of banquet hall area with an indoor stage and is available to rent for business meetings, wedding receptions, banquets, and more. They have an outdoor stage and venue that will hold over 10,000 people and will be home to “The Farm Concert Series” starting in spring 2014. According to Lassiter, “This is a venue that will truly be an asset for our area, which will not only attract people from around the state, but also from around the country.” “The Farm” is expected to open by the last week in September.
The 26 year old attributes much of his success to two things - his dad, Donnie Lassiter, and his educational experience at Mount Olive College. “As I have progressed as general manager at Springhill Outfitters, I think back to the many classes I had at MOC that dealt with leadership. I use my degree on a daily basis at the store. Many of the lectures I had at MOC were the foundation for where the store is today. There have been many meetings with our employees where I would refer back to my notes or textbooks to explain things to others.”
As for the future, Lassiter is already working with his production company on some shows for 2014 starting with a beach music show in early spring. “I’ve been very blessed these last 26 years and I’m excited to see what else the future has in store for me,” he said. “I would like to give credit not only to my Dad, but also to my Mom, Linda, for where I am today. I would also like to thank Mount Olive College and the staff there for helping me achieve these goals.” For more information about Springhill Outfitters, visit www.springhilloutfitters.com, and for details on “The Farm,” go to www.thefarmnc.com.
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Alumni Weekend in Review Article by Bryan DeBose ’11 On the weekend of April 19 -21, 2013 Mount Olive College hosted its annual Spring Alumni Weekend. The weekend was kicked off by a talent show, MOC Idol, on Friday night. It was hosted by Student Affairs. Celebrity judges were Dr. David Dommer, assistant professor of biology; Hope McPherson Fields, director of Alumni Relations; and Dr. David Hines, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. The competition was open to alumni and students. The alumni were well represented by three of their own including Kason Cheeks ’12, Ryan Fields ’08 and Alex Sikes ’10. Ryan and Alex even made it into the final four and Ryan finished in a close second following freshman Caleb Coltrain. On Saturday, the Class of 1963 was treated to a 50-year reunion luncheon at the home of President and Mrs. Philip P. Kerstetter. The afternoon included the annual Alumni Awards ceremony, association meeting, and installation of new board members and officers. A portrait of Dr. Michael Pelt was unveiled and will be hung on campus in his honor. A reception honoring Dr. Pelt and all the award recipients followed the ceremony. Saturday evening the alumni were treated to a cookout on the lawn, which allowed those in attendance to share memories with old friends and to make new ones. Following the cookout, the Deacon Jones Lounge was transformed into a stylish jazz club which featured the vocal styling of alumna Sharon Mervin ’12. We were treated to gourmet coffees, delectable pastries, and the biggest and most decadent chocolate covered strawberries imaginable. It was a perfect end to a great day and a wonderful time. I even got to sneak in a dance with my wonderful wife, Sabra. The weekend was capped off Sunday morning by a delicious breakfast hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Kerstetter in the Best Dining Room. A worship service followed at the Alumni Crosswalk, which included a memorial for the alumni lost in the past year. The name of each alumnus was read and a balloon released to honor each one. It was a wonderful weekend and all who attended had a great time. Plans are already in the works for next year’s Alumni Weekend and all alumni are encouraged to attend. Whether a traditional student who attended the main campus, an alumnus from the junior college days, or a non-traditional student from any one of our seven locations, we have all been transformed by our MOC experience and are united by one bond: we are Mount Olive College Trojans!
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Bryan and Sabra DeBose
Sharon Mervin ’12
New Alumni Board members (L-R): Stacy House ’10, Brian Parnell ’11, Brianna Williams ’02, new Board secretary Bryan DeBose ’11, Trish Cahoon ’03, and Victoria Sanders ’09.
Photography by Mandy Hensley ’ 11 & Matt Stevens ’ 10
Tracey ’94 and Dayton Meadows
Kelley Smart ’04
Alumni Awards Presented
Janice Meyers and Bryan DeBose ’11
Article by Rhonda Jessup
During spring Alumni Weekend, the Mount Olive College Alumni Association (MOCAA) made several award presentations: Tracey Meadows was named Alumni Business Associate of the Year; Janice Meyers, site administrator of Mount Olive College at Wilmington, was named as an “Honorary Alumna” of the College; and Kelley Smart was presented with the Young Alumnus Achievement Award. Tracey Meadows, a 1994 graduate of Mount Olive College, earned her degree in recreational and leisure studies. She was also a member of the College’s softball team, where she was pitcher and was awarded the Most Valuable Player during her senior year. Meadows and her husband, Dayton, own High Standard Cleaning in Goldsboro. Meadows had a positive experience at MOC and believes in giving back to the institution that gave so much to her. As a way of giving back, in 2012 Dayton established an endowment in Tracey’s honor to assist female student-athletes at MOC with scholarship support. Tracey and Dayton have been active members of the Mount Olive College Business Associates program since 2012 and are active members of the Trojan Club. Janice Meyers has worked for Mount Olive College since 1995. In nominating Meyers for the award, Mount Olive College at Wilmington Director Marna McMurry said, “In the 18 years since Mount Olive College opened its doors in Wilmington, it has had different directors, but only one site administrator. Janice has kept the ship on the right course through all the changes in personnel and in programming. She was here for the opening of the facility and welcomed the first group of MOC at Wilmington students. Frequently, former students, staff, and faculty come in to say ‘Hello’ and to give Janice an update on their career or on their family. Invariably, they follow up with a stop by my office to make sure I know what an inspiration she has been to them personally or to tell me a story of how Janice offered them her guiding hand when they were here.” Kelley Smart, a 2004 graduate of the College, is senior pastor at Free Union Original Free Will Baptist Church in Greene County, where he has worked in various capacities since 2004. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Free Will Baptist Press and has previously served as Central Conference clerk and assistant moderator. Smart has been a counselor at Camp Cragmont and has served as a short-term missionary with the OFWB International to Mexico. His volunteer efforts have included service with Meals on Wheels, Relay for Life, and Stop Hunger Now. Smart remains connected to Mount Olive College. He is currently mentoring two MOC students interested in ministry.
Pelt Honored
Dr. Michael Pelt and Dr. David Hines
During the Spring Alumni Weekend, Dr. Michael Pelt, professor of religion emeritus, was honored for his many years of faithful service. Pelt served as chair of the Religion Department at MOC from 1957 to 1994. A portrait of Pelt will hang in the College’s FWB Historical Collection. Dr. David Hines, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, said, “Dr. Pelt’s commitment to scholarship, his passion for the liberal arts, and his devotion to Christ and his church have left a legacy which continues to give direction for Mount Olive College as we serve students, communities, and our sponsoring church.” 29 | TODAY | SUMMER 2013
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Development Corporation and Craven Community College. Raines served as vice chairman of Military Growth Task Force and was an active member of New Bern Military Alliance. He served on the Mount Olive College Board of Trustees.
1980s EDWARD GUY BOYD ’80 of Cove City, NC, died March 24, 2013. He was co-owner of Drake Janitorial Service in Kinston, NC.
Faculty, Staff, and Friends GUY BRADBURY, Director of MOC at New Bern and Jacksonville, has completed his Ph.D. as of June 30 of this year. His wife challenged him to teach management in 2007. He started with Mount Olive College at Washington and found that he loved teaching so much that he decided to pursue his doctorate. He has taught numerous classes for MOC at locations of Washington, New Bern, Jacksonville, Evening College and Seymour Johnson. PAUL RUTTER, Director of Mount Olive College Evening College, has earned his doctoral degree in education from Penn State University. His focus was the facilitation of purposeful continuing credit and noncredit learning. Rutter explains that adult education is ongoing through life, from late adolescence to advanced age. It can take place in organized and informal settings. His degree will assist the Evening College Department to increase the knowledge and competence of those who work with adult learners.
PAULA RENEE FRANKLIN ’80 has been named superintendent of Caswell County Schools. She was previously associate superintendent of education program services at Edgecombe County Schools. Franklin has spent 30 years in education in NC, 22 of them as an administrator. She received her associate’s degree from Mount Olive College, BS from Meredith College, MS from Campbell University, and doctorate in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction from UNC-Chapel Hill. Franklin and her husband Bill plan to live in Yancyville, NC. JOY CAROON ’81 is the new resource teacher at Lakeforest Elementary School in Winterville, NC. CRYSTAL ANGE ’85 has been named vice president of academics at Beaufort County Community College. She will oversee and coordinate the College’s academic programs, including its curriculum, faculty, and learning resources personnel and staff, among other duties. EARL WORLEY ’86 has been named to the Board of Directors for KS Bank. He is currently executive vice president and chief operating officer of the bank. He also serves on the Mount Olive College Board of Trustees and is the chairman of the Greater Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. A native of Princeton, NC, Worley and his wife Melissa reside in Princeton with their 2 children.
MILFORD R. QUINN, community leader, philanthropist, longtime friend of Mount Olive College, and former Mount Olive College Foundation Board member, died March 22, 2013. He funded the Isla Bell Quinn Scholarship Endowment and named the Milford and Reba Quinn classroom in Raper Hall. Quinn was a resident of Warsaw, NC.
1960s MARVIN RAINES ’69 passed away peacefully May 31, at his home in New Bern, NC. He was co-founder of Zaytoun-Raines Real Estate and Zaytoun-Raines Construction. He was an active member of the Board of Realtors, former Realtor of the Year, and former Global TransPark representative for Craven County. Raines was a longtime Shriner and Mason. He actively served his community as a board member and former chairman of the New Bern Chamber of Commerce, member and former chairman of the board of trustees for CarolinaEast, Swiss Bear Downtown 30 | TODAY | SUMMER 2013
1990s JIM NORTHRUP ’97 has been promoted to chief information officer for Orange County, NC. He has been serving as the interim CIO since October 2012. Prior to his interim capacity, Northrup served as operations manager for the county’s Information Technologies Department for the past seven years.
2000s WALTER HORTON ’00 has been selected as Carrboro police chief. He has been a member of the Carrboro Police Department since September 1993, starting as a patrol office and working his way through the Community Services Division, to a corporal in the Patrol and Investigations divisions, and to a lieutenant in Criminal Investigations. He was promoted to captain of administrative services in June 2011. In addition to his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, he is a graduate of the N.C. Justice Academy’s Management Development Program. BRADLEY S. LANIER ’00 died June 23. He earned his Summa Cum Laude BS in Business Administration: Management and Organizational Development. He is survived by his wife, Jessica McMahon Lanier of Potter’s Hill. TRUDY RINKER ’00 is the owner of “The Dog House,” a doggie day-care and boarding facility in Wilmington, NC. THARESA LEE ’01 is a candidate for mayor of New Bern, NC. SHEILA YOUNG ’01 is a teacher at North Duplin Jr./Sr. High School. She has instituted a “poetry café” which is very popular with her students. LE ANNA AVERY ’03 was married on April 13, to Derek Arthur Wilson of Kenly, NC. She is employed by Johnston Medical Center in Smithfield, NC. The couple resides in Pine Level, NC. J. SCOTT ENROUGHTY ’05 has begun a new job with the U.S. Army Reserves as the Child Youth and School Specialist at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City, UT. MARSHAL CARTER ’06 has received his doctorate in pharmacy from Campbell University. He had previously earned a Cum Laude MS from Campbell and had been awarded the NC EMS Scholarship, Kerr Drug Scholarship and Steadman Drug Scholarship for leadership abilities and academic excellence. While at Campbell University, he served as a student ambassador for the undergraduate and graduate programs and was inducted into the Phi Lambda Sigma honor society that recognizes leaders in pharmacy. He also volunteered as an EMT at Buies Creek Fire and Rescue. At Mount Olive College, Carter was the founding president of the Music Club, executive cabinet president and treasurer and vice president of the Student Government Association. He also served as a student admissions ambassador, resident life advisor and was a member of the Science Club, the Mount Olive College Singers and the Concert Choir. ANTHONY MARSH ’06 has been promoted to deputy chief of the Durham Police Department, the second-highest rank in the department. He will be serving in the Operations Support Bureau. He is the former assistant chief over the North Operations Bureau. Marsh joined the department in 1995. In addition to his bachelor’s degree in management and organizational development from MOC, Marsh received his master’s degree in business administration from Pfeiffer Universty and is a graduate of the 52nd session of the Senior Management Insititute for Police at the Police Executive Research Forum. MATT ’07 and AMY DAUGHTRY-GRUBBS ’07 welcomed a new baby, Judah, on March 16, 2013. The family resides in Goldsboro.
STEVEN RYAN SUTTON ’07 was married to Gina Chase Elmore on June 29, 2013. He is a 2007 Mount Olive College graduate with a B.S. in business administration and a 2011 Mount Olive College graduate with a B.S. in history. He is employed as a teacher at Wayne School of Engineering. The couple will reside in Goldsboro, NC. VICTORIA SANDERS ’09 was awarded the 2013-14 Young Careerist Award from the Wayne-Duplin Business and Professional Women’s Club. The award will allow her to represent the local chapter of the BPW at the state level. Sanders, an accounting graduate, is the financial manager of Buddy’s Jewelry. She lives in Teachey, NC. Sanders and husband, Mike, welcomed a new baby girl, Molly Sanders, on August 6. RAINEY M. BUSCHER ’09 died June 14, after a year-long battle with cancer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2009. His most recent position was facilities manager at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids, NC. ALLAN PANGBURN ’09 is a math instructor at University of South Carolina-Lancaster. He is also pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of South Carolina. YEEKA YAU ’09 and wife, CRYSTAL GUY YAU ’10 are living in Killara, Australia, a suburb of Sydney. Yau is a data analyst for a non-profit organization called the Shepherd’s Centre. Crystal is the donor relations officer within the Office of Alumni and Development at the University of Sydney.
2010s SHAWN WILSON ’10 has been named manager/CEO of the Greater Kinston Credit Union. He has been a member of the GKCU since age eight and has been working in the credit union industry for the past five years. KENNETH HADNOTT ’11 has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant with the Greenville, NC, Police Department. The veteran officer has been a Greenville officer for 24 years. He has worked in the patrol and investigations bureaus and was the commander of the Emergency response team for 3 years. He most recently served as the Traffic Safety Unit supervisor. JESSICA MICHELLE WEST ’11 was married to Daniel Nielsen on June 29. She graduated Mount Olive College with an Associate’s degree in health science, and Watts School of Nursing in Durham with a diploma in nursing. She is a registered nurse at Durham Regional Hospital. The couple resides in Mebane. TROY HERRING ’12 has recently been accepted to the University of Alabama’s Master of Fine Arts program. He will pursue an MFA in studio art with a concentration in photography. During his time at Mount Olive College, Herring worked as an intern sports photographer for the Sports Information Department. He also worked as a photographer for the Trojan Times, the former student newspaper blog. 31 | TODAY | SUMMER 2013
ALUMNI UPDATES (CONTINUED)
ADAM BROWN ’12 and SARAH MATTHEWS ’13 were married on July 13. Adam is the middle school band teacher at Spring Creek High School. Sarah will graduate in December 2013 with a bachelor of science in music education. The couple resides in Mount Olive. KYLE HAM ’12 was married to Caitlin Turner of Albertson on April 27, 2013. He is employed with DuPont in Kinston, NC, as a chemist. The couple live in LaGrange, NC. JOSIAH KING ’12 has been accepted to graduate school—the Master of Fine Arts program at Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA. He will serve a graduate assistantship while attending classes. His career goal is to explore his talent as an artist and, eventually, to become a college or university art professor. JOSHUA SINGLETON ’12 is an agriculture teacher at Southside High School in Chocowinity, NC. The school’s Future Farmers of America chapter has received a $3,000 grant from BCBS of NC to fund a community garden as part of the Nourishing North Carolina program. A portion of the produce grown will be distributed to a local food bank. The remainder will go to the career and technical education food labs at Southside. A summer garden will be planted in June followed by a fall garden. LINDSEY STANLEY ’12 has been accepted to Ohio State, Auburn University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, and North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Stanley has decided to attend NCSU. She plans to become a veterinarian. AMANDA GURKIN ’14 married Walter Majors of Wilmington, NC, on March 8, 2013. Gurkin is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management. The couple resides in Wilmington, NC. ELIZABETH ROWE ’14 is fulfilling an internship with Duplin County Cooperative Extension offices. Rowe, an agriculture education major, is experiencing a variety of roles in the extension office, including participation in the Farm to Table 4-H summer program. The Wayne County native aspires to future employment with a cooperative extension agency. ROY TART ’14 was selected to complete an internship with Town of Benson this summer. The internship program gives aspiring local government professionals the ability to see how local government operates and gain hands-on experience in the field. Tart will receive his bachelor of science degree in business administration and computer information systems. He spent 12 years in the military and is currently serving as a reservist for the Air Force at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. After graduation, Tart will have the opportunity to become a full-time staff member in Benson’s finance department as an accounting technician. He lives in the Benson area with his wife and 2 children. SUZANNE SMITH ’15 and ROGER VINSON ’14 plan to marry on October 12, 2013. Smith is employed by Security Financial Services and Vinson is employed by Pitt County Schools.
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Alumni Planning Spring 2014 Trip to Wales The Mount Olive College Alumni Association is planning a trip to Wales May 4-10, 2014. The itinerary for the trip will include visiting Hawarden, Chester, Conwy, and Liverpool. In Chester, participants will explore the Roman ruins, shop, and dine. In Conwy guests can walk the walls surrounding the city, view the beautiful estuary, and explore Conwy Castle. Conwy is also the site of The Guinness World Book of Records’ smallest house in Great Britain. While in Liverpool participants will have the chance to visit the Maritime Museum, which has exhibits on the Titanic and Slavery; the Tate Museum of Modern Art; and of course the Beatles Museum. Guests can ride the Ferris wheel to see Liverpool from a different perspective. Alumni and friends can stroll down the sidewalks and visit the Anglican and Catholic Cathedrals. The final day will be a free day of exploration. Optional trips might include a day trip to London or Snowdonia National Park. The cost for the trip is $1,955 for single occupancy or $1,828 for double occupancy.
Wales Itinerary May 4, 2014: Day 1: Overnight Flight to Wales May 5, 2014: Day 2: Arrive in Hawarden May 6, 2014: Day 3: Chester May 7, 2014: Day 4: Conwy May 8, 2014: Day 5: Liverpool May 9, 2014: Day 6: Free Day May 10, 2014: Day 7: Fly back to North Carolina
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For more information about the Mount Olive College Alumni trip to Wales, contact Hope McPherson Fields at hfields@moc.edu or by phone at 919-658-7714.
Fall 2013 Events PICKING COT TON AUTHO
JASON KARN
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SWITCHFOOT
LAUREN PELON
SEPTEMBER Lauren Pelon presents “The Living Roots of Music” September 24, 7:30 PM | Assembly Hall
FALLFEST CONCERT FEATURING
Switchfoot
Grammy-winning alternative-rock band September 27, 7:00 PM General Admission: $20 | www.moc.edu/fallfest George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena
Campus Visitation Day November 11, 8:30 AM | Lois K. Murphy Regional Center Homecoming Weekend November 21-23 Mount Olive College Fall Choir Concert November 21, 7:30 PM | Assembly Hall 48th Annual Pickle Classic Tournament November 22-23 | $10 per day
DECEMBER Christmas by Candlelight Service December 8, 2:30 and 6:30 PM | Assembly Hall
OCTOBER Alan Armstrong Faculty Recital October 15, 7:30 PM | Assembly Hall Tenor Jason Karn in Recital October 21, 7:30 PM | Assembly Hall
NOVEMBER Mount Olive College Symphonic Band Concert November 7, 7:30 PM | Assembly Hall
Admissions Arts (Performing Arts & Fine Arts) Athletics College & Community
All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. For More Info: 919-658-2502 | www.moc.edu/events
Meet the Authors of Picking Cotton November 14, 4:00 PM | Southern Bank Auditorium
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SAVE THE DATE! Pickle Classic - Homecoming 2013
November 21-23
Pickle Classic and Homecoming are right around the corner. Please mark your calendars and make plans to join us. Some of the exciting events that you can look forward to attending are: 17th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament Friday, November 22, 2013 Southern Wayne Country Club 12:00 Noon shotgun start Contact: Tim Woodard at 919-658-7793 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Saturday, November 23, 2013 Lois K. Murphy Regional Center 3:00 PM Contact: Tina Parks at 919-658-7759 48th Annual Pickle Classic Tournament and Homecoming Friday and Saturday, November 21-23, 2013 George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena Game times: 5:00 and 7:30 both nights Cost: advance tickets $15 for both days or $10 per day on game day Contact: Tina Parks at 919-658-7759 More details regarding Pickle Classic and Homecoming events will be available via our website at www.moc.edu. We hope to see you on November 21-23!