February 2016 Issue

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Where Can Horses and a St. Andrews Education Take You?

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As a 7-year-old doing homework in my pony’s stall while she munched on hay, I never ever dreamed that I would have a career in horses when I grew up. But that is exactly what happened.

Pretty much every decision I’ve ever made in my “adult” life was based on whether or not it would allow me to continue riding horses.

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college. I applied to Sweet Briar, Hollins College and St. Andrews because of their equestrian programs. There really was no contest though…from the first visit to the St. Andrews campus, I knew I was home.

Under the very watchful eye of Shelby French and Jon Conyers, my 4 years in the Equine Studies program at St. Andrews turned me into a true horsewoman. While I

had ridden my whole life, I learned more about horses and riding in those 4 years than I had in all of my previous years. My education in the barn and on the backs of the most amazing horses consumed much of my time, but my classroom studies were just as fruitful. I majored in Business and was taught not just the fundamentals of business, but more importantly, I was taught how to think for myself, and how to apply what I learned in the classroom to making thoughtful decisions in work and in life.

After graduation, my parents stopped paying for the horses. Faced with student loans and the real world, I was determined to do whatever it took to be able to afford to continue riding. For a number of years that meant working three jobs while I was building my career in corporate America. It also meant making the decision to go back to graduate school to get an MBA so I could hopefully earn more money.

Six years into life in corporate America, armed with a bright and shiny new MBA, I became very restless and quite frankly, bored.

Drowning in a sea of cubicles, I wasn’t allowed to think outside the box and couldn’t stand the bureaucracy that had become my work life.

Although I had earned a series of promotions and was on a very successful career path, it wasn’t fulfilling.

I began looking for other options, and in 2003 found what was then a start-up company called SmartPak, which has become the premier online provider of horse supplies and equine supplements. I joined SmartPak at a time when

there were about 10 employees and we all had a hand in everything, just to keep the business going on a day to day basis. To say this was a crazy, high energy, innovative environment is the understatement of the century. It was the exact opposite of my experience in the corporate world, and I loved every single second of it.

While my primary function was Merchandising (product sourcing, product development and inventory control), I was able to learn and be involved in every aspect of the business. Starting as a team of 1 in 2003, I had a team of 16 when I left in 2015.

Merchandising managed millions of dollars in inventory, thousands of products with over $100 million in revenue, and hundreds of pages of catalog production. I worked harder than I ever imagined, had more fun that I ever dreamed possible, and helped to build a brand and a catalog full of products of which I could not be more proud. I mentored and developed teams of young women and helped them find their stride and grow their careers. I traveled to India, China, Cambodia, Germany, Ireland, England and all over the United States.

Without the years I spent at St. Andrews learning how to think for myself, solve problems and just figure things out, not to mention having the horses in my life, I would never have been able to have the success that I achieved at SmartPak. But all good things come to an end, right? After 12 years at SmartPak the time had come for a new challenge.

My dear friend Tracey had started a business with her daughter Dani, and appeared on the television show “Shark Tank.” There she made a deal with Canadian investor Kevin O’Leary. Suddenly, Wicked Good Cupcakes was a national brand on a growth trajectory of every entrepreneur’s dream. I joined the team at Wicked Good as President, and helped to manage that brand growth, pitching

in to do whatever needed to be done.

This high-energy, innovative environment is a very familiar place and reminds me of all the things I loved about SmartPak back in its early days.

I met Tracey while we were boarding our horses at the same barn 10 years ago. So you see, even though horses have absolutely nothing to do with cupcakes, they led me to this opportunity as well.

Speaking of horses, one of the great things about working with a start up like Wicked Good is having the flexibility to do other things as well.

I’ve also joined the team at EquiFit to help them with their Sales and Marketing efforts and to help maintain this brand as the leading manufacturer of protective horse boots in this country.

I’m still riding and showing competitively on the A Circuit in the Hunters and Equitation. I still get to travel to Europe to stay immersed in what’s going on in the equestrian world there, and I still get to spend many of my days in the office talking about and doing great things for horses and their owners.

At this point in my life and in my career, I’m working in businesses owned by women, alongside two amazingly strong, brave and brilliant entrepreneurs, and learning from them every day. I have found my niche in helping to grow women-owned businesses into successful, national brands and could not be happier with the opportunities at both EquiFit and Wicked Good Cupcakes.

Horses fulfill my soul. Quite simply, I would not be the woman that I am without having them in my life.

They’ve taught me responsibility, compassion, patience and tenacity. At the end of a long, hard day if I can bury my nose in my horse’s neck and take a deep breath, everything becomes right with the world.

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Rebecca Harvard Barnes ’92 and the Alumni Council hosted an alumni get-together at the home of President Paul Baldasare and Jane Wettach in Durham on January 17.

Represented were alumni spanning six decades, from the Class of 1946

(Becky Bowden) through the Class of 2010 (Tyler Lee.) It was a great group. Retired Professor Dick Prust came over from Chapel Hill to join us. Paul Baldasare updated alumni on what is happening in the New Year at St. Andrews.

President Paul Baldasare ‘77 chatting with Becky Bowden ’46.

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From L – R, Emily Wilkins ’87, B. J. Tipton ’85, Rebecca Harvard Barnes ’92 and Tanuj Kulkami ’88

George and Johanna Bernhardt, both Class of ‘72

It’s fun and a great way to stay connected to other alumni and to St. Andrews. The Alumni Office and Alumni Council members in your area would love the opportunity to make it happen! Contact Ellen at thompsonje@sa.edu.

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Men’s Volleyball Plays First Game Ever

St. Andrews now has a Men’s Volleyball Team and its inaugural game against Belmont Abbey took place on January 18. The team is coached by Nick Rawls. Although SAU made a valiant effort and had a lot of fun, the team lost after three sets. Belmont Abbey won their first game of the year and spoiled the first-ever match for the Knights.

The Knights were cheered on by a packed crowd and huge student section. These fans cheered on sophomore Felipe Noguiera from the stands.

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Knights Help Puerto Rican Olympic Qualifying Team Practice

As part of their training for the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Qualifer Tournament, which will begin on February 10, the Women’s National team traveled to NC to play four friendly games. These are

against three universities: St. Andrews, University of NC at Wilmington, and Winthrop University and a semi-pro team, the Charlotte Eagles.

Monday’s game against the

young team resulted in an 8 to 1 loss. However, Coach Aaron Wood said, “The girls really made me proud. Freshman goalkeeper, Liz Garner, faced 48 shots in the game.

They played their hearts out!”

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We’re making plans for Alumni Weekend, April 15-17. We want to invite you all back to campus this spring for the big event. Classes

celebrating milestone reunions and their primary organizers are:

Schumacher Ray, Susie Evans and Brad Johnson

Class of 1956 60th Reunion Gladys McCain Kerr

Class of 2006 Jessy Siefken

Class of 1966 50th Reunion Carolyn Clifton, Jerry Hurst, Larry Taylor

We are fortunate that this year’s Distinguished Alumni, Jed Koball ’95, will be stateside in April. Jed and his wife Jenny, mission co-workers at Presbyterian World Mission, have lived in Lima, Peru since 2009.

Class of 1976 Marti Newbold, Melissa Tufts, Mick Meisel, Karen Hardison, and Anne Tommins Blankinship Class of 1986 Stormy Ingold and Christy Williams Class of 1991 25th Reunion Todd Spradlin, Jennifer Woodward, David Smith and Abe VanWingerden

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Class of 1996 Terra McVoy, Lauren

The Distinguished Merit Award for 2016 will be presented to Dr. Larry Schulz, Distinguished Professor of Politics and Asian Studies at St. Andrews. Larry’s wife Sue Hedrick Schulz will be celebrating her 50th Reunion with St. Andrews classmates this year. Both Jed and Larry will be honored at our Alumni Association Dinner on Friday evening.

Alumni Weekend April 15-17, 2016 Look for an invitation to Alumni Weekend in your mailbox soon.

It will include a schedule of events.

In the meantime register online at https://www.sa.edu/alumni/alumni-weekend-registration And remember that accommodations in Laurinburg are limited, so make your reservations now. Here is a list of places to stay in Laurinburg: Thomas Walton Manor 910-276-0551 Comfort Inn - 910-277-7788 Hampton Inn - 910-277-1516 Holiday Inn Express - 910-291-3300 Quality Inn - 910-277-0080 (accepts pets) Pine Acres - 910-276-1531 Clinton Inn -910-276-6555 Questions?

Email alumni@sa.edu or call Ellen at 910-277-5665.

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Nancy W. Davies was recognized as one of the YWCA’s 2016 Outstanding Women for her accomplishments in middle school education for girls. Nancy is the retired founding head of the Orchard House School in Richmond, VA. Sympathy is extended to Linda Marrow Nevling ‘80 on the death of her husband, Michael Nevling.

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Michelle Taylor Skipper has been named the Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at East Carolina University. She and her husband, Rev. Bruce Skipper, live in St. Pauls, NC and have five grandchildren.

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Patrick Savage has recently accepted an appointment as a U.S. Immigration Judge in the San Francisco Immigration Court.

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Wendy Harris was awarded Realtor of the Year 2015 by the Fayetteville Regional Association of Realtors, Inc. Marlon Carey has been nominated to be Poet Laureate of Rhode Island.

Josh Picket now has an R.N. behind his name.

Congratulations to Josh!

Phil Ratchford is living in Gastonia, NC and working as the Community Health Liaison with Gaston County Schools.

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Amanda VanKleeck Dunkins and Michael S. Dunkins welcomed their first child, Mikah, on January 8, 2016.

Becoming an Alumni Council member lets alumni continue their involvement with St. Andrews long after graduation. Members meet twice yearly, in February and October, and serve on stewardship, communications and events and nominations committees.

Please contact Ellen Thompson at thompsonje@sa.edu if you are interested in nominating yourself or a classmate, or would like more detailed information.

SAU Calendar

For a complete list of events visit www.sa.edu/events

February 19-20, 2016 Alumni Council Meeting at St. Andrews.

February 19, 2016 St. Andrews Has Talent 2 7 p.m. - Morris Morgan Theatre $3

March 12, 2016

April 11, 2016

Science Olympiad Competition

National Library Week Begins

March 19, 2016 Spring General Open House

March 25, 2016 Good Friday- University Closed

April 1, 2016 Scottish Heritage Symposium Begins

April 15-17, 2016 Alumni Weekend at St. Andrews: Save the date!

February 27, 2016 Spring Break Begins

May 6, 2016 Baccalaureate

May 7, 2016 Commencement

March 8, 2016 Science and Religion Lecture

March 10, 2016 Fortner/Ragan Award Ceremony

Don’t miss out!

For a complete listing of sporting events visit the website at http://www.sauknights.com/SIDHelp/masterSchedule.php Equestrian listings can be found here: https://www.sa.edu/events Other regularly scheduled events open to the public are Writers’ Forum, Thursdays at 8 PM in Ron Bayes Lounge and Friday Science at Noon in LA 104 FEBRUARY 2016

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On Monday, January 18, the MLK Community Celebration at the St. Andrews campus touched on themes of perseverance and service.

“This year I’ve been reminded again of his words of extraordinary determination and persistence, especially during the worst of times when he had grave doubts about his ability to hold the civil rights movement together in the face of a country that was, by and large, unwilling to change and resistant to his message,” said SAU President Paul Baldasare.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Hise Gibson, the program speaker, chronicled the extensive contributions of African-Americans to the nation’s military history beginning with the Revolutionary War — even though they were not included in the promise of equality for all men — through the Buffalo Soldiers who served on the frontier following the Civil War and the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. “Though our army still has its challenges in terms of race … I think we get it right more than any other institution in America,” said Gibson. “African-American soldiers have served at every level of command, from platoon leader to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.”

By Mary Katherine Murphy The Laurinburg Exchange

Racial discrimination in the United States Armed Forces was abolished in 1948. Gibson characterized military service as the ultimate equalizer.

“Men and women from all over the country, from all different backgrounds, from all different walks of life leave their path behind, put on the uniform, and from that day forward they’re all equal.”

“You see, some people will only ever see you as a black boy...”

The program’s master of ceremonies, actor, storyteller, and former U.S. Air Force officer Sonny Kelly, performed an original story, addressed to his young son, depicting contemporary racial disparities.

“Son, I need you to be the best today,” Kelly said. “Not just your best, I need you to be better than everyone around you. I want you to be smarter, I want you to work harder, I want you to be more attentive, more obedient, kinder and gentler than anyone else in your classroom.

“You see, some people will only ever see you as a black boy, and

to some people a black boy is dangerous. To some people, a black boy is violent, Son, to some people a black boy is stupid.”

St. Andrews’ annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service brought together some 300 students, who picked up litter on campus, cleaned the university theater, library, and art rooms, and went off-campus to help with projects at Camp Monroe, Church and Community Services, and the Storytelling and Arts Center of the Southeast.

“We did follow Dr. King’s challenge: ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?’” said SAU communications professor James Henery. “Our answer today was St. Andrews is part of a greater community whose calling it is to go beyond s e l f a n d serve.”

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Two Girls Ride Their Way to Art

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“Gracie was born in the month of December which is an odd time for a horse to give birth,� Sarah Murvin, a senior at St. Andrews, said.

Sarah added seeing the birth of a horse to her bucket list when she was in the eleventh grade. Turning this passion into a project, Sarah researched breeding horses for her senior project. With her deadline closing in, she was frantic to find a pregnant horse. She asked everyone, including her dentist, if they knew of one. Luckily, her dentist did.

Sarah's Christmas miracle happened while staying overnight in the barn of a friend of her dentist. Gracie turned six years old last month.

Sarah has enjoyed riding her and watching her grow up.

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Sarah wanted to continue working with horses in college and stay close to her home in Wilmington, NC. She sought out an equestrian program online and found St. Andrews. Declaring her major in Business Administration specializing in Equine Business, Sarah decided to also take an art class. Now minoring in Studio Art, she finds it has become her happy place.

"It's cool having these two different niches," Sarah said. "Art is my center. If I didn't have art I wouldn't be able to survive any of my other classes."

She often finds herself taking close up photos of horses and exploring them in charcoals and pastels.

"I love eyes especially of horses," Sarah explained, as she displays her brown eyed beauties on canvas.

Sarah plans to continue on at St. Andrews, after graduation, in the MBA program. Her hope is to find a career where she can marry her love of horses and art.

On the other side of the state in Lenoir, NC, is Sierra Walker who was also looking for a small campus close to home. She found St. Andrews and the Therapeutic Horsemanship Program.

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Lake House Receives Makeover

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In preparation of the Black Mountain College Festival that will take place on campus this fall, the Lake House got a facelift.

Ted Wojtasik and a handful of students spent part of the winter break cleaning and painting the

four bedroom ranch. The bland white walls were replaced with cheerful colors like pink, green and blue.

From his own collection, Wojtasik fills many of the walls with his beautiful photographs and

Elliptical impression: Carolina Bay artwork including acrylics, charcoal and pencil. There is also art from Ron Bayes’ collection as well.

The Lake House is used at times to house guests including visiting professors during the academic year.

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Two Girls continued later purchase a horse of her own.

"My mom couldn't afford riding lessons, but the lady down the road said if I would clean her barns I could ride for free," Sierra said.

Like Sarah, Sierra entered St. Andrews focused on the Equestrian Program. After her freshman year she was swayed to the art-side, changing her major to Game Art and Design with a minor in Studio Art. “I fell in love with art,” Sierra said, “but I still love riding, that’s another one of our happy places.”

Sierra enjoys drawing things in nature and St. Andrews offers a lot of opportunities for inspiration.

Her mallard and landscape in pastels reflect the campus. She appreciates the improvements she’s made over the last three years in her art, crediting her professors for her progress. Sierra also credits St. Andrews for giving her a broader sense of place. She grew up in a sheltered environment but through different classes has discovered the importance of being accepting of other ideas and cultures.

Although Sierra is quite comfortable in the digital world

both she and Sarah find something relaxing about going old-school with pencil and paper.

The two seniors have taken advantage of the cross disciplined atmosphere of St. Andrews. During her summer internship at Corning, Sierra said she was chosen because of the variety of art classes that she had taken. “I wasn’t focused on just gaming or just photography, but I had some of all of it,” she explained.

So whether you see Sarah or Sierra out riding horses or drawing on canvas, know that they are in their happy places!

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From Army to Liberal Arts

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Instead of packing up for college at 18, Sergeant Thomas L. Nelson enlisted in the U.S. Army. During 2006-2007, he deployed to Baghdad at the height of the Iraq War. During his first tour of duty, Thomas served in a transportation unit at an operating base in Baghdad. While he was there, Saddam Hussein, the fifth President of Iraq, went on trial and was sentenced to death by hanging. During this same time period, Thomas distributed food and water to Iraqis and participated in reconstruction projects. In 2010, Thomas returned to Afghanistan as a gunner. When I asked him about the current crisis in the Middle East and the rest of the world, he responded with “we left too soon.”

Thomas grew up in Evansville, Minnesota and Auburn, Alabama. Between and after military service, he worked at a hotel, a

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grocery store, and construction sites.

As a full-time student, he is worried about the “high school mentality” he witnesses in some of his peers.

“Everyone should serve,” Thomas said and clarified that such assignments can include domestic community service. “Everyone should have the chance to experience being

away from home and see what they are capable of before they attend college.”

Thomas draws on his prior

military experience as he navigates his undergraduate career at St. Andrews. His senior seminar paper was inspired by his military service in the US Army. He interprets historical military handbooks that have educated soldiers about how to use and take care of their pistols and rifles. While his interests extend from the Civil War to the modern era, Thomas has focused on one particular handbook about the M-16, distributed to soldiers who served in Vietnam.

Thomas continues to curate his own historical collection of pistols and rifles. Since he was 16 years old, he has slowly built this collection—spanning from 1863-2010—with more than thirty rifles and pistols from Germany, Italy, Japan, Great Britain, and the United States. In this quest to better understand the relationship between soldiers and their weapons, he both furthers the historical record and deepens his own abilities of analysis.

His research interests have inspired him to consider graduate school, a plan that the US Army will support financially.

While there can be a particular loneliness for the non-traditional student, Thomas has friends that include a small community of other veterans. His family owns Oasis, an RV campground nearby, a place where Thomas can spend time with his dog Happy and take care of his own military collection.

He has abiding support from his professors, especially David Herr, Amanda Goldberg, and Joe Navarro. In his example, we see how an academic career can be guided by an individual passion and a deep well of life experience.

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First Education Major Graduates from Online Program

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Sixteen education majors completed their degree on December 4, while presenting their final projects.

Fifteen of the students majored in Elementary Education (K-6) while one majored in Special Education (K-12). The Education Department provides each graduate with a pin and some inspirational comments.

Their official graduation will take place in the spring.

Among these graduates is Amber Putman, the first online graduate. She is a transfer student from ECU and started the program in Block B of 2014. With four children ages 10, 9, 4 and 3, and working full time, “It was the only way I could finish school,” explained Putman.

Putman found it difficult taking two, sometimes three classes every eight weeks. She said, “Professors always work with you to meet deadlines and are helpful in understanding what is required though.”

Completing work through Moodle, a learning management system, may seem isolating for students. But Putman said her professors would always get right back to her when she sent them a question.

Completing her student teaching in Rowan County, where she resides, Putnam has already secured a position teaching Grade 2 which will begin in January.

In addition to online learning, St. Andrews offers classes at the Sandhills Community College campus. Students begin at Sandhills earning their Associate Degree before they enter the St. Andrews Education program. Once in the program, they attend four nights a week for two years. The goal is to complete their degree in four years which is obtainable by staying on track and following the course rotation.

Sunnie Ledbetter a Moore County resident finds the Sandhills

campus to be convenient for her.

“The professors at night often stay later than required to give that one on one individualized attention.”

Student teaching during the day with options of online learning or classes at night give students the options they need for their busy lives. Rebecca Cameron, Education Professor, finds the program to be a “rewarding profession.” She enjoys the “pleasure and satisfaction of watching students learn and grow in their chosen field of study while positively supporting learning for their students.”

The graduating students are, Ann Billings, Kimberly Boggs, Nancy Cardozo, Mary Cross, Mandy Dalrymple, Kirsten Farley, Crystal Fling, John Hatch, Jamie Hoover, Jamie Knight, Sunnie Ledbetter, Andrea Phipps, Amber Putman, Erica Leseur Rector, Melissa Styers, and Joshua Tegard.

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Atkinson Visits St. Andrews

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Dr. June Atkinson, North Carolina State Superintendent, visited the St. Andrews campus on January 20, addressing students, faculty, staff and local education advocates about the future of education in North Carolina.

“The truth of the matter is that education is better today than any time in the history of our state,” Atkinson said. “We are making more progress.”

Travelling to 115 school districts allows Dr. Atkinson to see the “good, bad and ugly” of what is taking place in schools. Having teachers that are equipped to “make a difference” in students’ lives is important for success.

Dr. Atkinson explains that change is happening across the state and schools may not look like they did 10 years ago. Today’s schools may house think tanks where students sit at a round table and collaborate ideas. Prosthetic hands may line a counter next to a 3D printer showcasing student projects.

And outdoor classes under tents may study astronomy.

“World, state and local events have huge impact on the institution of public education. We

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c a n n o t avoid that,” Dr. Atkinson said.

Technological advancements are pushing the classroom to adjust their approach to teaching.

With this advancement, educators will have to continue to learn and grow through professional development.

“If I had a crystal ball, I would predict that the classroom would move away from the teacher being the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker,” Dr. Atkinson said.

Public classrooms of the future might consist of Learning Coaches, explains Atkinson, who would evaluate students and offer personalized learning paths.

Instructional Designers would help teachers create curricula while Multimedia Designers might create online materials.

One step toward this future

is taking place with a proof of concept approach where 9,000 fifth and sixth graders across the state are participating in testing that allows immediate feedback. Instead of semester-long learning and an end-of-course test, classes are being delivered in smaller “chunks” so students can have immediate feedback and then be able to course correct. This idea of immediate feedback approach is derived from video game play.

“Technology is critical as we move forward in North Carolina to make sure that each child is a success story and that each child can travel a different path as they prepare for college, careers and citizenship.”

Did you and your spouse graduate from St. Andrews?

We’d like to feature all of our married couples!

Tell us your story. thompsonje@sa.edu or communications@sa.edu

In Memoriam Jocelyn Gordon ’44 died on December 13, 2015 in Eden, NC. Beginning in 1949, she spent 25 years in India working in Christian Education and teaching adult literacy classes to Hindu and Muslim women. For seven of those years she worked in northern India and lived within sight of the Taj Mahal. Later she did mission work in NYC and spent six years as a teacher and mentor to Native American girls in a South Dakota boarding school before returning to her hometown of Eden.

Mae McElroy Cheatham ‘54 died December 16, 2015 in Issaquah, WA. She was known at Flora Macdonald for “her delightful ways and beautiful organ music,” her classmate Elsie Ingram Cameron said.

Rachel Ellis ‘54 died on October 10, 2014.

Barbara Smith Lambert‘54 died on December 24, 2012.

Kathryn Campbell Musselwhite ’55 died November 27, 2015.

She is survived by her sister, Jo Campbell Marsh, also an alumna of Flora Macdonald from the class of 1960.

Michael G. Lawing ’68 died on December 18, 2015.

Despite his illness, Mike had been instrumental in working with his classmates towards their 50th Reunion in 2018.

Ann Darby Rochelle ’74 died on March 28, 2015 in Knoxville, TN. Paul J. Ford ’89 died on January 3, 2016 in Nashville, TN. Shaw Ashford ‘56 died on February 7, 2016 in Raleigh, NC.

St. Andrews by the Lake is a publication of the Alumni and Communications Offices of St. Andrews. We welcome your feedback and ideas for future issues.

To contact the Alumni Office, call Ellen Thompson at 910-277-5665 or email thompsonje@sa.edu.

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Marsh Orttenberger ’72 died on June 18, 2015.