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>> M emorial g ifts From September 1, 20 0 9 through October 31, 20 0 9 Coker has received gifts in memor y of the following:
Thomas Herbert Alexander Betty Jean Lee Hunsinger Shirley Caldwell Becken Scott Becken Ella Earle Benson John Floyd and Toni Holman
>> Bus h T o R etire in 2 0 11 Frank Bush, executive vice president for institutional advancement, is retiring in January 2011 after more than 35 years of service to the College. For 30 years, Bush has been Coker College’s chief fundraiser and a key member of the College’s leadership team. “Frank’s positive impact on the growth and success of Coker College over the past three decades is immeasurable,” said Charles W. Coker, great grandson of college founder Major James Lide Coker. “His dedication to the College, his success in the development area, and the friendships he has forged over the years are a legacy that is unmatched. We shall all miss his many contributions!” Bush came to Coker College in 1975 as Director of Admissions. In 1979, he established the Office of Development with the responsibility of raising funds for the College’s facilities, academic programs and scholarship fund. In 1988, Bush was named Vice President of Institutional Advancement with oversight of the development, alumni relations and public relations functions of the College. In 1995, Bush was appointed Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Over the course of his career at Coker, Bush has raised approximately $80 million for the College, including capital campaigns and annual scholarship funds. Just some of his achievements include the funding of campus facilities such as the Gladys C. Fort Art Building, opened in 1983, the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center, opened in 1997, and the Charles W. and Joan S. Coker LibraryInformation Technology Center, opened in 2008. “Without question Frank’s visionary leadership has been vital to Coker College’s success,” said college president Dr. Robert Wyatt. “His commitment to Coker is inspirational and we plan to honor Frank in the year ahead as we proceed with this significant transition.” The search to find Coker’s next vice president for institutional advancement is underway. The successful candidate will work with Bush until he retires. Dr. William Carswell, associate professor of music, is chairing the search committee. It includes Emerson Gower, former chairman of the board of Trustees, Lyn Blackmon, director of alumni relations, Mary Ridgeway, director of Kalmia Gardens, Christian Stryker, sports information director, and Michele South, administrative assistant for campus services. Faculty members on the search committee are Dr. Kevin Kenyon, associate professor of history, Dr. Glenn Chappell, associate professor of business administration, Dr. Sara Odom, professor of education, and Angela Gallo, assistant professor of dance. The firm of Coleman Lew & Associates of Charlotte, NC is assisting in the search.
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WINTER 20 0 9 CAMPUS ISSUE
Bob Chambless J. Lamar Caldwell, Jr. Walter and Beth DuBose Cottingham Jamie Clapham Pat Chapman Huff Sara Frances Coleman Cottingham Frances Worley Bond Jean Lamond Crabbe Charlie Hunt Chewning Joyce Crowe Pat Chapman Huff Johnnie Dawkins Elizabeth Brown Glenn Marvin Shirley Diggs Brian and Martha Ann Anderson Blackwell Hartsville Music Study Club Drs. George and Gayle Buckheister Sawyer Beverly Denny Dority Frances Worley Bond Dr. Luke L. Erwin Jo Simmons Aiken Ruth Gardner Pat Chapman Huff Wade Godbold, Jr. Pat Chapman Huff Barbara Bailey Goodson Frank and Rebecca Howle Benson C. Nevin Betts Don C. Bigby Charlie and Joan Coker Bob and Betty Corning Drs. Richard and Gail Culyer Emmett and Virginia Davis Rion and Ann Dixon Kirk and Jane Dunlap Wade and Lee Hicks Jim and Cathy Hines Gus and Joan Snoddy Hoffmeyer Charles and Frances Hupfer Tracy Key, Jr. Selma Stogner LeHardy Palmetto Brick Jacqueline J. Segars Liz Segars Clyde and Mary Catherine Stuckey Thurston and Margie Connell Stuckey George and Denise Norris Walden
Carolyn C. West Budgy and Nancy Wilhelm Jack Harper Dorothy Hayes Branham Shelton Hays Martha Jo Hays Garrell Carl H. Huff Sarah Sampson Bell Frances Worley Bond Frank and Frankie Bush J. Lamar and Lucy Singletary Caldwell Charlie Hunt Chewning Walter and Beth DuBose Cottingham Andy and Vicki Eaddy Constance Gardner Gandy Mark and Christie Happ Susie Gaines Hautala Frank and Elaine Johnson Hays Margaret Hewitt Hoffmeyer Pat Chapman Huff Betty Jean Lee Hunsinger Budd and Mitzi DuPre Matthews Jean Fore McDaniel William and Olive Timberlake Finley Plunkett Lucas Andy and Vicki Eaddy Margaret Hewitt Hoffmeyer Caroline James Selma Stogner LeHardy Anne Bethea Powell Keith and Caroline Williamson W. Cannon Matthews Budd and Mitzi DuPre Matthews Dr. Clyde McCarver Andy and Vicki Eaddy Pat Chapman Huff Harry McDonald Frank and Frankie Bush Bud and Joanne Moody Zobel Anne Merck McDowell Frances Worley Bond Jennie Smith McLeod Frances Nicholson Townsend John A. Pruitt Budd and Mitzi DuPre Matthews Shirley Lawhon Rhem Elizabeth Degenhardt Campanile Margaret Atkins Saffold Charlena H. Chewning Pat Chapman Huff Betty Jean Lee Hunsinger Margaret Catoe Saleeby Gus and Joan Snoddy Hoffmeyer Patricia Segars Thompson Louetta Coker Strickland Dr. Elsie Coker Ameen Mary Charlene Turner Professor Dick Puffer
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