Special Golden Alumni Reunion Edition
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A Look Back... “Colleges are just like people. They must have eyes to see, minds to think, and hands with which to work. From where does a college get these things? From its organizations! The organizations here on campus are the eyes, the heart, and the mind of East Carolina College. Each one has its own particular function and place in campus life. East Carolina can be justly proud of the splendid record set forth by its organizations.” – Buccaneer, 1960 What wonderful words to describe the many clubs and activities available to ECC students during the 1959-1960 academic year. But truly, it is the people of those organizations—YOU—the former students of East Carolina—who have made the University what she is today. It’s been 50 years since your graduation from East Carolina, yet you are still an integral part of our university’s past, present, and future. It is through our alumni that East Carolina has remained a beacon in the East, guiding young minds on the same adventure of self-discovery that you experienced 50 years ago. Today, ECU boasts a record enrollment of 27,816 students, 106 bachelor’s degree programs, 74 master’s degree programs, four specialist degree programs, one firstprofession MD program, and 17 doctoral programs in our professional colleges and schools, the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, and the Brody School of Medicine. It is with pleasure that the East Carolina Alumni Association give you, our golden Class of 1960, this memory book to commemorate your 50th Class Reunion. Thank you for your years of service and dedication to your alma mater. This book contains the memories of many of your 1960 classmates. We hope you enjoy “catching up” with your fellow 1960 Pirates!
The way things were... In 1959: •Big Yellow House incident •John D. Messick resigns as president In 1960: •Leo Warren Jenkins becomes president of the college •Aycock Dormitory built •Enrollment climbs to 5, 178 •School of Nursing admits first students •School of Business is organized
Other campus happenings in the 1950s and 1960s: 1957
50th anniversary observed; construction of Methodist Student Center
1958
Buc becomes the mascot
1961
Baseball teams wins NAIA national championship
1962
College Stadium razed after completion of Ficklen Stadium, Untouchables raise money to build Ficklen Stadium
Traffic is getting worse on campus Dining halls are getting too small for increasing number of students, food is questionable
J.Y. Joyner Library National Highlights of 1960 •Dwight Eisenhower is president of the US •Sit-ins being after 4 black college students in North Carolina refuse to move from a deli counter when denied service •A U-2 reconnaissance plane belonging to the US is shot down in the Soviet Union •Hurricane “Donna” strikes the East Coast causing over 100 deaths in the US and the Antilles •John F. Kennedy defeats Vice President Richard Nixon in the presidential race •Cassius Clay (who later took the name Muhammad Ali) wins his first professional fight •Pittsburgh Pirates win the World Series •Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” is the top grossing film •“To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is published •The Beatles make their debut in Hamburg, Germany •The Flintstones debut
Greenview Drive-In What Things Cost House Average income Minimum wage Car Milk Gas Eggs Postage Stamp
$16,500 $5,315 $1.00 per hour $2,600 $.49 per gallon $.31 per gallon $.57 per dozen $.04
Top Songs 1. “Theme from ‘A Summer Place’” – Percy Faith 2. “Are You Lonesome Tonight” – Elvis Presley 3. “It’s Now or Never” – Elvis Presley 4. “Cathy’s Clown” – Everly Brothers 5. “Stuck on You” – Elvis Presley 6. “Running Bear” – Johnny Preston 7. “I’m Sorry” – Brenda Lee 8. “Save The Last Dance For Me” – Drifters 9. “El Paso” – Marty Robbins 10. “Teen Angel” – Mark Dinning
Athletics
Football Team
Baseball
Basketball
Around
Homecoming Dance with The Collegians
College Union Watermelon Feast
Campus
WWWS
Marching Band
“Kiss Me Kate”
Student Government Association
Concert Band Spring Concert
Marching Band Spring Concert
Merle Raybon Bazemore Maiden Name: Council Spouse: John Hugh ’61 623 Cedar Street Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Phone: 252-535-3449 E-mail: mbazemore@charter.net Children: Brad, Lisa, Pam Grandchildren: Six Professional Career: High school teacher (until children arrived) Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: Reading, golf, bridge, gardening Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting my roommate and husband. Bobbie Marion Berry Maiden Name: Bobbie Marion Kennedy Spouse: Bob 6615 Hunters Lane Durham, NC 27713 Phone: 919-544-2367 Children: Rob, Courtney, and Jeff Grandchildren: Walker, Taylor, Justin, Hannah Grace, Camryn Professional Career: Teacher - Durham Public Schools Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: Reading, gardening, grandchildren Fondest memory of ECC: Student Government and Kappa Delta Soroity and Home Mgr. House
Dempsey Dennis Burgess Spouse: Ruth P.O. Box 3566 Waves, NC 27982 Phone: 252-987-52258 E-mail: dempseydb@hotmail.com Children: Dempsey Jr. (deceased), Jackie Cameron, Janet Bigney Grandchildren: Nicolas Desimone, Justin May, Jeb Cameron, Daniel Cameron, Max Bigney Education: BS - 1960, Master’s in education - 1962 Professional Career: Dean of Vocational, Automotive Instructor, and Technical Programs at the College of the Albemrale, Elizabeth City, NC Hobbies/Interests: Real Estate
Marvis (Marcy) Ann Byrd Maiden Name: Marvis Ann Edwards Spouse: J. William (Bill) 907 Salt Cay Court New Bern, NC 28560 Phone: 252-633-9939 Children: James William Jr., John Edward, and Jennifer Ann Grandchildren: Sara Rasner, Desmond Lee Byrd, Newton Rasner, Brittan Byrd, William Roger Owens, Paige Malkowski Professional Career: Interior designer, homemaker Hobbies/Interests: Art, reading, bridge, gardening Fondest memory of ECC: ECC became ECU, ECU added a medical school. My husband became a physics professor and department chair and I was a faculty wife there for 22 years.
Barbara Lounsbury Dunn Maiden Name: Lounsbury 110 Spruce Street Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 252-946-1587 Children: Robin Rackley (1963-1984) and Chris Dunn (age 34) Grandchildren: Erin Dunn (age 3) and Owen Dunn (age 6 months) Education: Mechanical drafting diploma Professional Career: Secretary, sign painter, cartographer, and drafts man Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Sr. Games Swimming - Silver and Bronze medals Hobbies/Interests: Visual and performing art - community band, choral society, community theater, teaching gymnastics, water aerobics, and dancing Fondest memory of ECC: College Choir, Marching Band, Concert Band, working on and off stage with musical and Playhouse productions Other: My great nephew Wesley Pittman is on the ECU Football Team!
Melvin Paul Edwards Spouse: Jannette 1334 East Flower Street Phoenix, AZ 85014 Phone: 602-266-0712 E-mail: MeLEdwards1@cox.net Children: Paul, DeAnna, Douglas, and Benjamin Grandchildren: Benjamin, Iman, Sophia, Douglas, William, and Aslan Reness Education: MaEd industrial technology - ECU 1970 Professional Career: Air Force 23+ years as lieutenant colonel (retired), 14+ years as senior systems analyst, finance director, Lodmell and Lodmell P.C. for 7 years. Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Pilot, commission, 3 Air Force commendations, and 3 Meritorious Service Awards Hobbies/Interests: Woodworking, antique car restoration, digital photos, music and movies, traveling, fishing, and sailing Fondest memory of ECC: Flying lessons, gradutaion/commissioning, and registration in Wright Auditorium
Johnny Ray Gardner Spouse: Wanda N. Gardner Children: Scarlette Kaye Gardner Education: Master’s degree in education (K-12 principal) Professional Career: Education Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Ordained Primitive Baptist Minister
Dorothy Glenn George Maiden Name: Minshew Spouse: Ernest 246 Brightwood Road Wilmington, NC 28409 Phone: 910-791-1453 E-mail: dgeorge002@ecu.rr.com Children: Robert George and Glenn George Grandchildren: Benjamin George and Hunter George Education: Some graduate work at ECC and UNCW Professional Career: Teacher of primary education Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: I taught in the New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington for 32 years. Hobbies/Interests: Scrapbooking - I keep scarpbooks by alphabetical order on every member of Mansonboro Baptist Church. (Have done for five years now) Fondest memory of ECC: Making new friends and doing student teaching on campus. Other: During my teaching career I taught Michael Jordan in the second grade.
Betty Jean Gilgo Maiden Name: Lee Spouse: Jack 1460 Lovick-Lee Road Oriental, NC 28571 Phone: 252-249-1866 E-mail: bgilgo@yahoo.com Children: (Two girls) Wynne G. Paul and Gina G. Glass Grandchildren: (Two boys) Cody Paul and Taylor Paul Professional Career: Education Fondest memory of ECC: The friendly people and helpful staff. Other: I’ve been blessed to come back to Oriental and live here over 30 years now.
Walter Perry Harrell Spouse: Barbara Harell Lanipe 317 Sherwood Drive Suffolk, VA 23434-6632 Other: Passed away on November 12, 2008 of a brain tumor.
Madelyn Hight Maiden Name: Coleman Spouse: Ronald ’60 520 40th Avenue Drive NW Hickory, NC 28601 Phone: 828-327-6151 Children: Dr. Bryan Hight (veterinarian) Grandchildren: David hight Education: Business courses at local community college Professional Career: Research lab technician, book keeper, volenteer in church and community Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, travel, boating, and reading Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting my hunsband Other: ECU Artificial Turf Practice Field named for us (Hight Field) Ronald Gray Hight Spouse: Madelyn ’60 521 40th Avenue Drive NW Hickory, NC 28601 Phone: 828-327-6152 Children: Dr. Bryan Hight (veterinarian) Grandchildren: David Hight Education: Executive Program UNC Chapel Hill Professional Career: CPA and chief financial officer Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Wall Street Journal Award for Outstanding Student in Accounting Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, travel, and boating Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting my wife Other: ECU Artificial Turf Practice Field named for us (Hight Field)
Shirley Ann Hinson Maiden Name: Hunt Spouse: Kirby Hinson 3150 US 401 Hwy S Louisburg, NC 27549 Phone: 919-340-2048 Education: BS - 1958 in math and science from East Carolina College, MA 1960 in math from East Carolina College, and post graduate work in project management, organizations, and political science from University of Houston, TX Professional Career: 1959-1992 worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Many awards during my 32 1/2 years with NASA. Great career working on the manned spacecraft programs supporting mission operations. During Project Mercury, I worked in mission planning and analysis in the areas of launch, launch abort, and orbit determination. For the Gemini and Apollo programs, I worked in the flight support area defining flight software requirements, managing the programming, verification and testing of the launch and launch abort systems for the Mission Control Center. During the Skylab program, I was a flight controller/manager for all astronaut written communications. After Skylab and ASTP, I worked on the upgrading and reconfiguring of the hardware and software for the mission operations center and the flight cimulators to support the Space Shuttle Program. When I retired from NASA in 1992, I was assembling a software development environment with desktop workstations that had more memory and capability than the ‘acres’ of computers that were used “to go to the moon.” Just think what has happened since then!
Shirley Ann Hinson cont. Hobbies/Interests: Friends, shopping and living in the country…enjoying the varying weather, changing light, bright clear nights, stars and satellites, flying, fishing, looking at deer, birds, and other wildlife, and mowing the grass! Fondest memory of ECC: The great education that I received at ECC that prepared me for such a fun career was mostly due to the teaching of Dr. John O. Reynolds. He was responsible for my teaching fellowship. He and his wife Ella visited Kirby and me in Houston serveral times in the ‘70s and I was able to give them a personal detailed tour of the control center and take him to baseball games at the Astrodome. Another fun memory is watching Adolphus Spain dance at the Student Union. (I enjoyed reading his book 45 years later.)
Callaree Estelle Horton Maiden Name: Callaree Estelle Jarvis Spouse: Deceased 213 Lawson Road, Smallwood Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 525-946-8642 Education: BS & MA in early childhood and elementary Professional Career: Taught first grade, kindergarden, librarian, supervision, and assistant principal Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Inducted in Hall of Fame 2006 Hobbies/Interests: Retiring from public school in 1981 - I directed trips to 46 of our 50 states for 13 years! Fondest memory of ECC: Enjoyed associating with day students as I was a day student Other: I am 91 years old - sorry I do not have a current photo!
Roland Jackson Howard Spouse: Joan 147 Factory Road Hampstead, NC 28443 Phone: 910-270-3479 E-mail: Hjack@juno.com Children: (Three) Angela, Lorie, and Roland Jr. Grandchildren: Nine gradchildren and two great-grandchildren Education: BS -Tusculum, Masters - ECU, Doctorate - NC State, also Honorary Dr. Professional Career: Retired from community college (Coastal Carolina CC) Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: “many” - Honorary Dr. and president of National CC Adult Education Association for two years Hobbies/Interests: Retired, enjoying my great-grandchildren Fondest memory of ECC: My granddaughter’s Graduation - Amanda Ellis of Macclesfield, NC from ECU in 2009 Other: Loved you all!!
William Lee Howell Spouse: Linda 7042 Martins Point Road Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 Phone: 252-255-2050 E-mail: wlhkdh@aol.com Children: Jeff, Mike, and Lynn Grandchildren: Brandon, Zarchary, Hunter, Ellie, Eryn, and Brady Education: Master’s degree + Professional Career: Taught school for six years and was a school principal for 28 years. Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: Travel all over the world and tennis Fondest memory of ECC: People I met and graduation.
Patricia Strain Howey Maiden Name: Strain 113 Brookshire Ln. Wilmington, NC 28409 Phone: 910-791-0284 Children: Mary Patricia Howey, George Parker Howey IV Grandchildren: George Parker Howey V, Cassidy Dawn Howey Professional Career: Teacher Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: Taught 30 years in New Hanover County, Cape Fear Community College 20 years. Retired after 50 years. President of New Hanover County Retired School Personnel. Fondest memory of ECC: Basketball games, cafeteria, library (worked there) Other: My daughter is acting interim athletic director at UNCW.
Harold Lloyd James Spouse: Betsy ’61 1605 Columbine Rd. Sanford, NC 27330 Phone: 919-774-7177 E-mail: betsyrjames@windstrean.net Children: Harold Jr., Mary Tatum, and Jamey Allen Grandchildren: Eight (seven boys, one girl) Professional Career: Banker Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, golf, ECU football Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting my wife
George Robert James Spouse: Marlene 603 N. Smithwick St. Williamston, NC 27892 Phone: 252-792-2347 E-mail: gjames@williamstonnc.com Children: Cathe J. Shetzline, Robert, and Matthew Grandchildren: Justin, Nick, Lauren, Ryan, Tom Shetzline, and Tyler James Education: Degree of graduate study from UNC-Chapel Hill and Principal’s Executive Program from UNC-Chapel Hill Professional Career: Counselor, teacher, coach, and principal Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Appointed to Martin County Board of Education for eight years and chairman for four years Hobbies/Interests: Travel, fishing, and grandchildren Fondest memory of ECC: Many excellent teachers and Dora’s off campus
Laura (Mickey) Johnson Maiden Name: Taylor Spouse: Johnny 402 Sandlin Dr. Lumberton, NC 28385 Phone: 910-738-2995 E-mail: jrltjohnson@earthlink.net Children: Rick Johnson and Kelly Daniel Grandchildren: Trey Education: Library certification Professional Career: Teacher, media Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: Reading, bridge, traveling, church Fondest memory of ECC: The people I met
Fredric Theodore Kaminski Spouse: Charlotte 1238 Aster Court Glen Burnie, Md 21061 Phone: 410-760-4684 Children: Leslie Kaminaris Grandchildren: Katherina and Uenussa Kaminaris Professional Career: Salesmen for Hobart Manufacturing Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Served 20 years in the military (marched up Broadway in Desert Storm Parade - 1991) Hobbies/Interests: Reading, very active in Toastmasters American Legion, Marine Corps League (Devil Dogs), DAV volunteer (over 1,000 hours) Fondest memory of ECC: Our wonderful professors, especially in the geography and history areas, and Dr. Bradner. Other: It has been a great 50 years. These are golden years indeed! “You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give.�
Emily Ann Kelly Maiden Name: Gunter Spouse: Joseph ’60 4723 N E 17 Avenue Ft. Lauderdale , FL 33334 Phone: 954-772-0374 E-mail: ekftlauderdale@aol.com Children: Joseph, Michael, and Ann Education: Reading and early childhood added in Florida Professional Career: Teacher in elementary grades, also Title 1 and Chapter 1 remedial reading teacher Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Growing orchids, Enjoying the beach, Attending gym classes and yoga Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting my husband at East Carolina Other: BS and MA degrees earned at East Carolina Joseph Ray Kelly Spouse: Emily ’58, ’60 4723 N E 17 Avenue Ft. Lauderdale , FL 33334 Phone: 954-772-0374 E-mail: jkelly2630@aol.com Children: Joseph, Michael, and Ann Education: Reading certification added in Florida Professional Career: Elementary grades teacher, Chapter 1 and Title 1 reading specialist. Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, growing orchids, reading, traveling, attending gym and yoga classes, enjoying the beach Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting my wife at East Carolina Other: BS and MA degrees earned at East Carolina Margaret Tucker Lane Maiden Name: Moye Spouse: David E. Lane ’59 1003 Sherwood Dr. P Reidsville, NC 27320 Phone: 336-342-1452 E-mail: dlane51936@triad.rr.com Children: Suzanne Lane Nix and David Edgerton Lane Grandchildren: Liesel Hannah Nix and Elain Margaret (Lainey) Nix Education: UNCG 1977 Certification to teach reading Professional Career: Taught second grade and third grade for 15 years (taught in the Chaper 1 later Title 1 Reading Program for 15 years) Hobbies/Interests: Knitting and gardening Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting my husband David in the Soda Shop on a Sunday afternoon.
Janice Stallings Liner Maiden Name: Stallings Spouse: Joseph ’60 121 Chinook Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Phone: 757-497-4030 E-mail: jliner37@verizon.net Children: Joy Liner Simone and Jennifer Liner Lipka Grandchildren: Samantha Kathleen Wright, Michael Alexander Wright, and Robert Fenimore Education: MS in education from Old Dominion University Professional Career: 35 years as an elementary school media specialist in four different elementary schools Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Life member in the PTA, career teacher, initiated Accelerated Reader Program and Battle of the Books Quiz Contests Hobbies/Interests: Reading, church library, sunday school teacher for many years, church ballet in boards, and reading chairman for WMF Fondest memory of ECC: My roommates and the good times we had, dating my husband, being on ECUs campus and in Greenville Other: Joe and I have been married for 50 years as of 8/13/60 and we still like each other very much!
Joseph Daniel Liner Spouse: Janice ’60 122 Chinook Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Phone: 757-497-4031 E-mail: jliner37@verizon.net Children: Joy Liner Simone and Jennifer Liner Lipka Grandchildren: Samantha Kathleen Wright, Michael Alexander Wright, and Robert Fenimore Education: ECU BS degree, MS in education from William and Mary Professional Career: Two years in elementary education at Thalia Elementary School, 21 years at an independent middle school, 17 years in high school, 13 years as a guidance counselor at Kempsville High School and Union Kempsville High Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Air Force Guidance Award, teacher for many years Hobbies/Interests: Reading, hunting, church-related jobs, clerk for business management for many years, treasurer assistant, and head usher Fondest memory of ECC: Fun and good friends. Also graduating and finding my wife there. Other: My days at ECU were some of my fondest memories.
Alton Dean Little Spouse: Pat (Deceased) 116 Whispering Hellx Blvd. Bowling Green, KY 42101 Phone: 270-842-2338 Children: Patsy Ann Little and B.J. Levis Grandchildren: Cameron Levis Education: Ed.D. University of Georgia 1971 Professional Career: University professor - Western KY University. Retired 2002 Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: NRPa Teacher of the year, Harold D. Meyer Award, Fellow Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, KY Rec Society - 28 other awards, 121 publications, research, 68 presentations Hobbies/Interests: Sports, fishing, and church Fondest memory of ECC: Fellowship with others, students and faculty (especially Dr. & Mrs. Richard C. Todd) Barbara Jean Madigan Maiden Name: Moore Spouse: Francis H. ’53 1253 David Ave Henderson, NC 27536 Phone: 252-492-0829 Children: David, Tracy, and Paul Grandchildren: Ali, Kendall, Michael, Chloe, Natalie Education: ME East Carolina 1958 Professional Career: 6th grade teacher Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Teach of the Year 1974 at Vance Academy Hobbies/Interests: Sewing, music, and reading Fondest memory of ECC: Hanging out at Soda Shop (where I met my husband), sports Other: Had a stroke in 1988 and have lost touch with many of my friends, but have so many fond memories of the times at ECU. Ammie N. Martin Spouse: Ann ’59 (deceased) 404 East Main Street Mt. Olive, NC 28365 Phone: 919-658-6290 Children: Stephen Professional Career: Internal Revenue Service Gary Bizzette Mattocks Spouse: Joyce ’62 245 East New York Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Phone: 910-692-1902 E-mail: garymattocks31@yahoo.com Children: Thomas B. Mattocks and T. Monteil Long Grandchildren: Tommy(20), Ashley(18), Gary(16), Fletcher(13) and Triston(8) Education: MA (EC ‘60), NOVA U, Foreign Service Inst. Professional Career: Retired from Central Intelligence Agency 1987 Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Two sustained superior service awards, outstanding performance citation, honor medal from South Vietnamese Government, two Presidential Commissions Hobbies/Interests: Golf and military history Fondest memory of ECC: My 53-yard touchdown pass to beat Catawba; my friends, teammates and coaches Other: While working in 27 countries and 5 continents, my heart was always at ECU.
Peggy Anne Mobley 1732 Purple Martin Cove College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-690-1366 E-mail: pegmobley@verison.net Children: (3 daughters) Kathy Keney Hayes, Katy Keney Peterson, and Karen Keney Hayes Grandchildren: (5 Grandchilren) Dacey Morgan (16), Dustin Morgan (15), Nicholas Hayes (11), Lana Hayes (7), and Chet Peterson (9) Education: MS at NC State 1981 Professional Career: Worked as a marine biologist under U.S. Department of Commerce and for the National Fisheries Service in Beaufort, N;, Galveston, TX; and Baton Rouge, LA. Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Retirement! It was worth working for! Hobbies/Interests: Quilting, volunteer knitting, instructor for international students, docent at George Bush Library and Musem, church, and grandchildren Fondest memory of ECC: Baptist Student Union activities, law Assistant for Drs. Boquette and Reed Other: I’ve traveled or cruised at any opportunity to numerious states, or islands, enjoying their natural beauty. Favorite places are New Zeland and Australia. David Carl Perry Spouse: Cathy 981 Autumn Harvest Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Phone: 757-474-1468 E-mail: nearthesea1@verizon.net Children: Dawn, Jill, and Mary Grandchildren: Avery Education: Old Dominion University and Ford Motor Company Professional Career: Traffic and Transportation Management Ford Motor Company Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Retired after 31 years of service Hobbies/Interests: Music, biking, travel and enjoying retirement Fondest memory of ECC: The various social activities while working hard to graduate with a business degree
Louise Dickerson Pleasant Maiden Name: Pleasant Spouse: Dr. James C Pleasant Sr. ’57 5025 County Home Road Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: 252-321-2649 E-mail: ljplez@usit.net Children: (3) Carroll, Gary, Scott Grandchildren: (3) Cheryl, Jenny, Rachel and 5 Great-Grandchildren Education: BS Music - East TN State University Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Recognition and honors for volunteer work and services with East TN State University and the Johnson City Community, especially in the art arts and music organizations. Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting my husband of 53 years. Before I knew him he’d stand beneath my dorm window as part of his initiation into a fraternity. Later I saw him walking (near the old cafeteria) with a placecard on his back as another part of his initiation. A few weeks later when we really met I remembered those two events, seeing and hearing him. :)
W. Fred Robertson Spouse: Dorothy 1112 Westminster Drive Greensboro, NC 27410-4546 Phone: 336-288-1308 E-mail: robe9474@bellsouth.net Children: Three Grandchildren: Seven Education: Various Management and Executive Programs at UNC, UVA, Wake Forest Business School Professional Career: Textile Manuafactureing Division vice president (retired) Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Southern Textile Association president 1986-87, Member of Board of Governors (Southern Textile Assoc) 1978 to present, charter member - Pi Kappa Alpha 1958 and co-founder of Pi Kappa Alpha House Corporation 1961. Pi Kappa Alpha Alumnus Counselor 1961 to 1965. President of Phi Kappa Alpha House Corporation 1987 to 1998. Hobbies/Interests: Golf, photography, travel, and ECU FOOTBALL! Fondest memory of ECC: Being involved in the beginning of local social fraternities and transition to National Social fraternities at ECU. The many dances, fraternity parties, but most of all a lot of good, friendly, smiling students Other: Very thankful to enjoy great health and physical condition and continue to remain very active physically and mentally!
Annette Evans Robinson Maiden Name: Willoughby Spouse: William 6518 Scarlet Oak Lane Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone: 704-364-7082 E-mail: annettewevans@hotmail.com Children: (Two) Stacy Robinson and Mason Evans Grandchildren: (Five) Shel Robinson, Braxton Robinson, Charles Robinson, Molly Evans, and Caroline Evans Education: Reading certification - administrative administration (but no degree) Professional Career: Worked in Granville County Schools for 26 years and in Wake County for four years Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Reading specialist (five years) Hobbies/Interests: Reading, tennis, walking, sailing, playing bridge Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting and making new friends. Working on the “Rebel” magazine. Other: Was married to Dallas Mason Evans (deceased in 1992)
Lessie Lee Smithwick Maiden Name: Cole Spouse: Robert ’60 251 Spruce Avenue Merritt Island, FL 32953 Phone: 321-452-8384 Children: Robert Perry Smithwick II Grandchildren: Robert Perry Smithwick III and Stacey Kroleski Education: ECU - 1959 BS in primary education/early childhood education, ECU - 1960 MA in school administration, and USF, UCF Graduate Studies - Besell Intitution - certified developmental examiner Professional Career: Elementary School Teacher Primary Specialist, Title One Resource Teacher on the district level incharge of 35 Title One Schools Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Wrote the curriculam for 4 year old program for Brevard Co., FL and opened the first public schoolkindergarten on Merritt Island, FL at Audubon Elementary. Hobbies/Interests: crafts, traveling, cooking, reading, watching my grandson play sports and attending my local church in FL and NC Fondest memory of ECC: All of the instructors were wonderful to me and I met many new friends. Other: We are both still living in FL during the winter months. We bought Bob’s parents home and farms. We stay at Sans Souci, NC in the summer.
Robert Perry Smithwick Sr. Spouse: Lessie ’59, ’60 250 Spruce Aveune Merritt Island, FL 32953 Phone: 321-452-8383 Children: Robert Perry Smithwick II Grandchildren: Robert Perry Smithwick III and Stacey Kroleski Education: ECU - 1960 BS in scienece and physical education and USF, UCF graduate studies Professional Career: Athletics director, physical education and science teacher at Edgewood Jr. High Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Who’s Who - Physical Education in Jr. High Schools and founder of Bertie Co. Flyrod Club Hobbies/Interests: Member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners, member of Brevard Co., FL Flyrod Club, and Bertie Co. Flyrod Club, I teach fly tying classes and enyjoy fly tying for myself and I fish everyday. I also enjoy attending my local churches in NC and FL. Fondest memory of ECC: The many friends that I made. Other: I bought my father’s home and farm when he passed away. I spend my winters in FL and my summers in NC (Sans Souci).
Rachel Sorrow Maiden Name: Howard Spouse: James P.O. Box 127 Franklin Springs, GA 30639 Phone: 706-245-5237 E-mail: rlsjas189@bellsouth.net Children: Two Grandchildren: Five Education: MAEd - East Carolina 1972 Professional Career: College Librarian- Emmanuel College Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling Fondest memory of ECC: Friends, King Youth Fellowship
Shelby Jean Strother Maiden Name: Sheffield Spouse: Otis ’62 104 Miles Brown St. Edenton, NC 27932 Phone: 252-482-8505 E-mail: sstrother@embarqmail.com Children: Eric and Kevin (two sons) Grandchildren: Four Education: Appalachian State University - master’s Professional Career: 32 years teaching (now retired) Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: ECU Distinguished Service Award 1997, ECU Educator’s Hall of Fame 2002, Outstanding Music Alumnus 2003, 100 Outstanding ECU Women Honoree 2007 Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, sewing, traveling Fondest memory of ECC: Too many to name!
Patricia Ann Sugg Maiden Name: Eason Spouse: William 1633 Hwy 903 Snow Hill, NC 28580 Phone: 252-747-8172 Children: Four daughters (two ECU Grads, one Meredith, one UNC-Chapel Hill) Grandchildren: Nine (five grandsons, four grandaughters) Professional Career: Teacher, Eastern NC Director of Housing, United Cerebral Palsy of NC Fondest memory of ECC: Student teaching under Dr. Lois Staten and getting an A!
David Allen Thomas Spouse: Patricia 501 North Street Goldsboro, NC 27530 Phone: 919-736-3307 E-mail: patdav@earthlink.net Children: David A. Thomas Jr., Sherrie L. Thomas-Lee, Paul L. Thomas, John Thomas, and Greg J. Thomas Grandchildren: Dave Thomas III, Cori Thomas, Hannah Lee, Jordan Lee, Scott Thomas, Laci Thomas, and Brooke Lee. Education: 1972 - Master of Science in education degree - State University of New York at New Paltz, NY; 1982 - East Carolina Administrator - principal certification curriculum instruction specialist certification; 1996- CAA- certified athletic administrator - NIAAA Professional Career: 42 years in Education. teacher - coach - administrator; 30 years in Wayne County Public Schools (1973-2003); 12 years at Charles B. Aycock High School - teacher/coach/athletic director; 18 years in Wayne County Public Schools - director of health, physical education, safety and athletics; retired 2003 Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: 2008 - Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame; 2005 - N.C. Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame; 2003- Charles B. Aycock High School Hall of Fame; 2001 - Distinguished Service Award National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association - NIAAA; 1988 East Carolina University Sports Hall of Fame Hobbies/Interests: Working out at the family Y and going to the beach, and seeing our grandchildren and children Fondest memory of ECC: Playing football at ECU, 57-58-59 and inducted into the East Carolina University Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 Other: Four of our children - Greg, graduated and played football at ECU. Dave Jr., graduated and played football at ECU. Sherrie, graduated from ECU. John, graduated and played baseball at ECU.
Nancy Thomasson Maiden Name: Harris Spouse: James (deceased) 636 Kings Trail Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Phone: 910-575-7953 E-mail: nancythomasson@atmc.net Children: Paige Whit Education: Masters Degree at Butler University Professional Career: Elementary teacher Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Rotary International Fellowship - Grenoble, France Hobbies/Interests: Golf, music, shelling, reading, traveling Fondest memory of ECC: Too many special to pick just one! :) My favorite years - period! Other: I hope to see many of you and reconnect.
George (Porgie) Crawford Turner Spouse: Sue Montgomery 415 Summer Rest Road Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: 910-256-0936 Children: Tish Turner and Todd Turner Professional Career: Ready Mixed Concrete Company Hobbies/Interests: Family Fondest memory of ECC: Classmates, football teammates, and KA fraternity brothers Other: Been blessed to live and work in North Carolina, to raise a wonderful family, and see ECU flourish. GOD is GOOD!
Patsy Battle Upton Maiden Name: Moore Spouse: Rev. John Upton 215 North Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-732-4386 Children: Mary Moore Upton Slawter (UNC-Chapel Hill 2001) Grandchildren: Julie and Drew Slawter (ages 1 1/2 and 3) Education: MA East Carolina College - 1960 Professional Career: High school teacher (12 years), social worker in Orange County, NC and Mecklenburg, VA from 1973- 2010 Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Alpha Delta Kappa (Honorary Teachers) and Life Mission Recognition from the Hillsborough United Methodist Church Hobbies/Interests: Church, travel, reading, grandchildren, TREE FARMING Fondest memory of ECC: Taking part in Student Government (summer school) as a grad student president of Graduate Dorm (only one in 1959-1960) Other: My brother, R. Mack Moore, is retired and lives in Whitakers, NC (ECU 1978 Masters). Wishing the best to the new football coach McNeill who truly appreciates his job at ECU and expresses loyalty to ECU. GOOD LUCK PIRATES!
Louise Scott Uzzell Maiden Name: Cooper Spouse: Richard Uzzell Jr. ’57 PO Box 904 Burgaw, NC 28425 Phone: 910-259-4736 Children: Richard Allen Uzzell and Patrick Lee Uzzell Grandchildren: Neil, Sarah, Alex, and Isabel Uzzell Education: BS degree Professional Career: Teacher for 30 years in North Carolina Public Schools teaching primary education Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Beta Eta Chapter (is an honorary sorority for teachers) Hobbies/Interests: Sing in church choir and play handbells in the handbell choir, play piano and autoharp, dancing, reading, traveling, and visiting children and grandchildren Fondest memory of ECC: The friends I made, singing in the Women’s Chorus, and enjoying the delightful dances in Wright Auditorium Other: Taught for a year in 1959-1960 and then graduated in the summer of 1960. My husband served as a lieutenant in the Marine Corps after graduating from ECC. He then worked as a senior math teacher at Graham High School. He later served as an assistant principal and principal in Pender County Schools. He worked 34 years in the North Carolina Public schools before retirement, and he died on September 12, 2000.
James Douglas Ward Spouse: Betty 9831 Hwy 17 Williamston, NC 27892 Phone: 252-792-5703 E-mail: jwpatch1@gamil.com Children: Three Grandchildren: Five Professional Career: Auto dealer (retired) and director of Martin County Economic Development Co. (retired) Fondest memory of ECC: East Carolina Football and Alpha Phi Omega PARTIES
John James West Spouse: Betty 301 Woodspring Lane Greenville, NC 27834 Phone: 252-757-2518 E-mail: jjwest65@netsuddenlink.net Children: John III- ECU Grad ‘86 and Stephen- UNC Chapel Hill Grad ‘88 Grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Logan, Emma, Olivia, John IV and Jackson Education: 1981 UNC Executive Program Professional Career: Retired senior vice president of Wachovia Bank (36 years) Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Past President of Pitt-Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Past President of Pitt-Greenville Boys and Girls Club, Past President of Pitt-Greenville Chapter of American Cancer Society Hobbies/Interests: Travel, grandchildren, and golf Fondest memory of ECC: Observing the positive growth of the University and its academic programs, also the growth of their various sports programs. Other: Encourage support from all the alumni!
Irene Nanette Whichard Maiden Name: Whitehurst Spouse: Orman 106 Cardinal Drive Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: 252-756-7779 Children: One son, one daughter Professional Career: President of Now and Then Designs Inc., retailer, and decorator
Margaret Ann Williams Maiden Name: Margaret Ann Strickland Spouse: Norwood E. 4421 Old U.S. 64 Hwy East Zebulon, NC Phone: 919-269-8334 Education: Went back to school every five years for teaching Professional Career: Teacher for 34 years at Zebulon Elementary Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Little things mean a lot Hobbies/Interests: Working with my flowers and in my garden. Volunteered at Pilot Fire Department and Pilot Lions Club. Teacher and Deacon at Rocky Cross Baptist Church. Fondest memory of ECC: Going to class, playing baseball. People were friendly and kind. Other: Always treat others with kindness.
Sybil Marlene Wilson Maiden Name: Dudley Spouse: Bobby S. ’60 (deceased) 714 Circle Drive Trent Woods, NC 28562-7118 Phone: 252-637-2930 E-mail: msratio@aol.com Children: Vincent Paul Wilson and Bobbi Michelle Wilson (Lemanski) Education: Middle grades/occupational exploration Professional Career: Business teacher for 31 years Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hobbies/Interests: gardening, Relay For Life participant/survivor, walking, Orlando Magic Backetball (NBA), and ECU Football Fondest memory of ECC: Meeting friends at Student Union - Mendenhall, passing advanced accounting, Delta Sigma Pi Sweetheart, met at ECU and married Bobby S. Wilson (deceased 1998). Other: I am a 14-year breast cancer survivor and a retired high school business teacher. (31 years and just retired four years ago)
Barbara Paramore Wooten Maiden Name: Barbara Ann Paramore Spouse: William PO Box 100 Winterville, NC 28590 Phone: 252-756-8697 E-mail: barwooten@aol.com Children: William Edward Wooten II and James Alan Wooten Grandchildren: William Edward Wooten III (Will) and Joseph Ray Wooten (Joe) Education: MA in Education from ECU in 1968 Professional Career: Teacher in Pitt County Schools Honors/Awards/Accomplishments: Hall of Fame business teacher from NC State Dept. Instruction, Lifetime Honorary Membership in Future Business Leaders of America - NC Hobbies/Interests: Sewing,crafts, being a homemaker Fondest memory of ECC: Working in Joyner Library, little did I know at the time of my undergraduate work how meaningful this experience would be while working on my master’s degree Other: Helping others to achieve has always been important to me and education through teaching provided that avenue. Although I completed my work at ECU in the fall of 1959, I graduated in May of 1960.
In Memoriam... Class of 1960 Deceased Alumni Dallas Fred Allen Betty S. Alley Euclid D. Armstrong Roger Hardy Averette Elna Glynn Averitte Repsy Walston Baker Lynn M. Barnett Theodore W. Beach Howard Marvin Beale Clifford Newberry Bostic William H. Bowen Travis Lee Bowen Betty M. Brandenberger Tony M. Brandon Howard Nelson Brewer Cynthia Brown Britt Miner K. Brotherton Connis Ostin Brown Henry Edward Bryan Elizabeth Etheridge Burns Wiley W. Clay Ike S. Collins Ruth Johnson Cooper Victor E. Cornacchione George Cox Virginia Kathryn Jennette Credle Gayle Clapp Daniel James H. Daughtridge Charles G. Davis Arthur A. Destout Eddie Pat Draughon Deanne Coleman Edwards Connie E. Edwards Thomas Mortimer Ellington Roy Clayton Everett Betty Everett Kenneth Franklin Farrior
John G. Gillikin Ida Thomas Green Martha S. Gurley Ruffin C. Hall Delbert E. Hall Walter P. Harrell Brownie Roberson Highsmith Betty Lou Hill Mildred Ferguson Hodges Norfleet D. Hodges J. D. Hodges Shirley L. Holloman Constance Priest Hooper Bobby G. Howard Walter R. Hoyle Charles F. Huffstetler Elizabeth Eason Hunter Robert N. Johnson Dean A. Jones Hettie Gardner Kellam Janet Gray Kendall Anthony P. Kolantis James W. Laughinghouse George W. Litchfield Alma Lee Lovette Barbara Mitchell Lowery Royal A. Lynch Carl Edwin Malpass Ammie Martin Leslie M. Martin Roland E. Matthis Charles E. McDonald Mildred T. McGrath James Gregory Meads Charles R. Metts Virginia W. Minges Frances Fisher Moise Richard Shelton Monds
Connie D. Newton Osborne Clark Noble John Scott Parsons Edna Pritchard John Redecki Mike Gillis Riddick Daisy Holmes Rogers William C. Rudd Frederick Carlton Salter Brenda B. Sease Joanne Smith Donald F. Smith Margaret Lane Smithson Robert Lee Spence Peter M. Stallings Florence V. Strickland Roy D. Styron Frances Taylor Sugg Leonard F. Sutton Sybil Claire Swindell Fletcher Gray Thomas Roger Everett Thompson K. A. Thompson Blanche B. Tosto Roger Coker Tyndall Lanie Miller Wages Joann J. Ware John G. Watts Marguerite M. Weaver Susie W. Webb Dallas Wells Joseph Aaron West John I. Whitfield Robert I. Whiting Dennis Williams Lynwood C. Winslow
Alma Mater by Harold A. McDougle ’44 Praise to your name so fair, Dear old East Car’lina Your joys we’ll all share And your friends we’ll ever be We pledge our loyalty And our heart’s devotion To thee, our alma mater, love and praise