Making Firsthand experiences possible
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erry’s historic firsthand approach to education is made possible through the generous support of its loyal alumni and friends. As the college welcomed students back this fall, we were mindful of all you have done to help give these hardworking young people the opportunity to learn. Thank you for your faithful support. The following gifts and pledges of $10,000 or more were made between April 1 and July 31 of this year. (The list does not include payments on pledges already recognized in Berry magazine.)
I am so thankful to God and the people who have given me this opportunity. “At first, I was so nervous,” she said. “But now I have a lot of friends. I am so thankful to God and the people who have given me this opportunity. I feel the love I get from the faculty and students who have helped me, and I feel at home.” Financial assistance is needed The college hopes to fund ongoing scholarships for these and other students through its new Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Program. For more information on how you can help, please contact the Berry College advancement office at 706-236-2253 or e-mail Sloane Hernandez at slhernandez@berry.edu. B
Anonymous, $25,000 addition to the Betty Anne Rouse Bell Endowed Scholarship ARAMARK Corporation, $28,138 for the general fund D. Randolph and Nancy Berry, $25,000 to support Berry Information Technology Students (B.I.T.S.) Steven J. Cage (74C), $10,000 for the general fund Jimmy and Brenda Escoe, $45,000 in-kind gift of a quarter horse Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, $20,000 for the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges Inc., $17,116 to support the general fund Gayle Graviett Gmyrek (67C), $12,000 addition to the Ed and Gayle Graviett Gmyrek Expendable Scholarship Barry (71C) and Michele (70C) Griswell, $10,000 to support the general fund and purchase books for 2009 graduates Bobbie M. Hunt, $13,000 in-kind gift of 13 woodcut prints
Judy Lane Gilbert Memorial Foundation, $11,000 to create the Judy Lane Gilbert Gate of Opportunity Scholarship Henry and Norma Kummer, $30,000 for a charitable gift annuity that will ultimately support the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center Roger (79C) and Candy (82C) Lusby, $10,000 including a $7,500 addition to the Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Lusby III Scholarship and $2,500 for the general fund Ronda Lynn Mills (96C), $12,500 to help establish the Linda Mills Memorial Endowed Scholarship Reagan Lynice Mills-Biwott (97C), $12,500 to help establish the Linda Mills Memorial Endowed Scholarship Nichols Trust, $10,000 for the Rudge Nichols Professorship Paul C. and Velma Smith Maddox Foundation, $18,000 addition to the Paul C. and Velma Smith Maddox Scholarship William L. Pence (76C), $25,000 to support the Steven J. Cage Athletic and Recreation Center Zellars Foundation, $10,000 addition to the Tibbals/Zellars Expendable Scholarship Bequests The Estate of Thomas G. Allen, unrestricted bequest The Estate of William Walter Duncan, addition to the William Walter Duncan Endowed Scholarships for Theater, Music and Art The Estate of Siva Lee Pickelsimer, to establish the Burnette Pickelsimer Gate of Opportunity Endowed Scholarship Fund The Estate of May Belle Prate Wilder, in-kind gift of land
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