RINGS & DIPLOMAS
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT 2009-2010
Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation: Proudly Continuing the Tradition of Giving
In 1982, a small group of individuals formed the Southern Boosters to garner support for a fledgling football team at Georgia Southern University. Many years later, that group of faithful charter members has grown to thousands of supporters across the country, who proudly provide Georgia Southern athletes with scholarships from both an unrestricted and endowed basis. Now known as the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation, the organization also benefits the athletic program with the construction of athletic-related facilities, equipment purchases and other goods and services necessary for the operations of the athletic department. The Eagle Fund, the annual donation campaign of the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation, utilizes 92% of its received gifts directly for student aid. This monetary support keeps alive our vision of “Rings and Diplomas,� granting every student-athlete at Georgia Southern the opportunity to pursue his or her goal of a college education and a championship ring.
Annual Report 2009 - 2010
Contents From the Board Chair, Wanda Parrish
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From the President, John Mulherin
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Reaching the Pinnacle from a Solid Foundation 4 GIVING Categories
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GSUAF Statement of Financial Position
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GSUAF Statement of Activities
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PROGRAM GROWTH & Goals
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GROWTH COMPARISON CHARTS
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Eagles Named Scholarship Accounts
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Eagle Fund
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gsuaf board of Directors
Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation Mission Statement The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization which raises money for Georgia Southern University student-athlete scholarships and priority needs of the athletics department as approved by its board of directors.
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From the Board Chair
“It is with your generosity that we can all make a life-changing difference for our talented studentathletes and provide the resources for success in athletic competition.” - Wanda Parrish Chair 2009-2011 GSU Athletic Foundation Board of Directors
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lmost 29 years ago, I had the opportunity to be involved with the newlyformed athletics fund-raising organization, Southern Boosters, that was just getting off the ground at Georgia Southern. I was hired as secretary in a two-person office alongside Executive Director Ken Winstead. It was the early Erk Russell years, and little did we know that we were headed for such unprecedented events in the years to come. The dedicated volunteers and generous donors were rewarded with teams that could play at a championship level, winning not only their games but the hearts and minds of all who supported them. Throughout the years our mission remained simple. We were committed to assisting talented young athletes with scholarships to play sports at a collegiate level and receive an education. That early organization has evolved into the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation in recognition of the expanded interests in the Eagle community. Yet, our early mission continues today with our vision of “rings and diplomas” — a championship season and a college education for student-athletes in all 15 NCAA sanctioned sports at Georgia Southern. We are very proud of you, our loyal donors, who continue to believe in our mission. It is with your generosity that we can all make a life-changing difference for our talented student-athletes and provide the resources for success in athletic competition. It is their passion and hard work, guided by their coaches and professors, with which our financial contributions are aligned. We can give them the futures of which they dream — futures that contain the skills and education necessary to succeed in life. Let’s continue to work together for them.
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Wanda Parrish
From the President
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he close of the 2010 calendar year left us with memories of some remarkable events. We marveled at the success of a well-coached and determined football team that reminded folks of Eagle football in the 80’s. The team’s accomplishments rallied the same level of fan enthusiasm remembered by many, and their magic continues to give us something special to talk about. We also looked on with pride as our Eagle volleyball team won the Southern Conference Volleyball Championship, the third time in the history of the school. Every day, our 400 Eagle athletes, led by their talented coaches and teachers, strive to be winners on both the field and in the classroom — training and practicing to make their championship runs while keeping rigorous academic schedules. We are here to assist them in accomplishing their dreams. It is our mission to provide the opportunity for a championship ring and a college diploma for each one of our promising and gifted student-athletes. During the past few years, providing these opportunities has been tested by a world-wide economic challenge that came knocking on individual doors. Yet even with the tough financial climate, the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation was able to carry on by managing a few years of diminished donations with a sharp eye on controlling expenses. By FY10 year-end, our cash balances were good and our savings are secure. We have weathered the storm. Overall, the fiscal year was a good one and showed historical growth. We rose to the challenge of giving the athletic department additional needed dollars as they watched their budget diminish from a state-wide reduction. Every dollar we gave athletics for scholarships freed budgeted funds to reinvest in the program for other needs. And that needed scholarship assistance has become our major goal to meet — supplying the revenue for all athletic scholarships thus freeing the athletic department’s budget for operations. This spring, we will launch our annual Eagle Fund drive focused on the athletic department’s immediate operational needs requiring us to raise an additional $350,000 in annual funds this year. Our Eagle Fund goal is $1.1 million. It’s a goal that we know is achievable through the generosity of our Eagle community. Later this year, we will be embarking on a much-needed capital campaign for new construction and facilities improvements. From our new donors to our long-standing leadership supporters, we can come together for success. Thank you for your generous support.
“Every day, our 400 Eagle athletes, led by their talented coaches and teachers, strive to be winners on both the field and in the classroom — training and practicing to make their championship runs while keeping rigorous academic schedules.”
- John Mulherin President, GSU Athletic Foundation
John Mulherin
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Reaching the Pinnacle from a Solid Foundation
Capital Projects Additional Capital Improvements: • Football Locker Room • Academic Enhancement Center • Volleyball Arena Enhancement • Soccer/Track Lighting • Softball Batting Cage
Operating Expenses Additional Operating Expenses • Scholarship, Staffing & Recruiting Supplements
Communications Strategy • Improved Web Presence • Improved Written Communications • On-demand Information
Engaged Leadership • Recruitment of Volunteers • Upgrade gifts with 110% campaign
Expanded Membership Base • Donor Rep Program • Student Eagle Club • New Graduate Program
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Giving Categories Unrestricted Gifts
Contributions to the Eagle Fund are deposited into an unrestricted fund and used to help fulfill the scholarship needs of our student-athletes and the operational requirements of Georgia Southern’s athletic department. Donor benefits are based on unrestricted gifts to the annual campaign. Restricted Gifts
“I love to compete
Restricted gifts given for a specific purpose may be permanently restricted for endowment gifts or temporarily restricted for specific projects.
— something about basketball held my attention and it helped
Named Scholarships (Endowments)
me work harder.
Endowing a scholarship is a way for donors to leave their legacy at Georgia Southern University. Unlike an annual gift, the corpus of the endowment gift remains in perpetuity. The interest income is used to benefit current and future student-athletes.
“My parents always
Planned Gifts
said that being an athlete is important, but an education must
Donors who include the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation in their estate plans become members of our Band of Eagles. Planned gifts may include bequests or beneficiary designations of insurance, for example. Other methods of planned giving may be discussed with your estate advisor.
come first.”
Gifts-In-Kind
Proud to be an
In addition to annual cash gifts, various goods and services are needed to build the strength of our athletic department. Catering services, printing supplies, and courtesy cars are simply a few items among the department’s day-to-day needs.
Eagle!
Willie Powers III Sport Management
Capital Projects
Gifts to specific capital projects are made for new construction or renovations of existing facilities necessary to the operations of the Georgia Southern Athletic Department.
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GSU Athletic Foundation, Inc. Statement of Financial Position, June 30, 2010
ASSETS Cash Certificate of deposit Contributions receivable, less allowance for uncollectibles of $35,000 Receivable from Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. Accrued interest receivable Other receivables Prepaid expenses Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $247,682
TOTAL ASSETS
$1,572,053 522,925 1,513,313 1,236 4,588 15,900 25,552 1,562,800 $5,218,367
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES
Accounts payable Payable to Georgia Southern University Accrued interest payable Deferred stadium booth revenue Notes payable Total liabilities
NET ASSETS Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted Total net assets
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$29,391 647,312 9,560 78,013 461,822 $1,226,098
1,433,335 2,558,934 $3,992,269 $5,218,367
Congratulations Georgia Southern Eagles! 2010 Volleyball Southern Conference Tournament Champions.
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GSU ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC. Statement of Activities Year Ended June 30, 2010
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Total
SUPPORT AND REVENUES
Contributions Contributed services and materials Lease income from stadium booths Stadium club memberships Interest income Other Net assets released from donor restrictions Total support and revenues
$732,759 280,968 176,400 35,675 11,878 120,052 369,509
$1,727,241
$981,965 - - - 17,427 249,391 (369,509) $ 879,274
$1,714,724 280,968 176,400 35,675 29,305 369,443 $2,605,515
“I’ve played volleyball since sixth grade and I just love the game.
EXPENSES
GSU is a perfect size
Program services: GSU Athletic Department support Scholarships Capital improvements Interest Depreciation Stadium club
school for me.”
Total program services
$665,024 600,000 13,415 19,079 36,406 23,606
- - - - - -
$665,024 600,000 13,415 19,079 36,406 23,606
$ 1,357,530
-
$1,357,530
- - -
$166,210 16,272 143,753
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$326,235
- -
$22,033 83,420
-
$431,688 $1,789,218
Support services: General and administrative: Salaries and employee benefits $166,210 Depreciation 16,272 Other administrative costs 143,753 Total general and administrative $326,235 Membership development: $22,033 Fund raising 83,420 Total support services $431,688 Total expenses: $1,789,218
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ($61,977) NET ASSESTS, JULY 1, 2009 $1,495,312 NET ASSESTS, JUNE 30, 2010 $1,433,335
$879,274
Hannah Nelson Health and Physical Education
Proud to be an Eagle!
$817,297
$1,679,660 $3,174,972 $2,558,934 $3,992,269
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PROGRAM GROWTH
2000
2005
2010
Growth % Increase
Contributions
$1,109,152
$1,425,474
$2,606,515
$1,497,363
135%
Athletic Dept. Support
$ 797,648
$ 830,287
$1,357,530
$ 559,882
70%
Scholarship Support
$ 325,000
$ 500,000
$ 600,000
$ 275,000
84%
282,676
$1,055,619
$1,572,053
$1,286,377
456%
$1,255,000
$1,451,872
$2,631,567
$1,376,567
110%
12,299
14,624
16,742
4,443
36%
Athletic Foundation Cash $ Scholarship Costs Football Attendance
PROGRAM GOALS FISCAL YEAR 2011 It is the ultimate goal of the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation to support the athletic department’s budget to provide the students, coaches and administration the resources necessary to provide a prime opportunity for every student-athlete to win a championship ring and earn his or her degree. The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation seeks to accomplish the following goals for the current fiscal year. Our Eagle Fund goal this year is $1.1 million; an increase necessary to assist the athletic department offset potential budget decreases.
• Expand membership base to 2,500 donors — an increase of 16%
• Increase volunteer leadership base to 175 by recruiting 50 additional volunteers
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and engaging them with our volunteer training program
• Continue the comprehensive communications strategy
• Increase annual unrestricted campaign contributions by $350,000
• Secure funding for capital projects
Scholarship Costs $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $ 500,000
2000
2005
2010 “When I get on the
Scholarship Support $ 700,000 $ 600,000 $ 500,000 $ 400,000 $ 300,000 $ 200,000 $1,000,000 2000 2005
yellow buses with the rest of the team I get ‘chill bumps.’ We work hard and go through so much together, and that makes it all the more powerful.
2010 “Managing class time
Contributions
with athletics is a
$3,000,000
commitment. When I walk across that
$2,000,000 $1,000,000
stage to get my diploma, I will know
2000
2005
2010
Brent Russell
Athletic Department Support $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $ 500,000 2000
I have made it.”
Construction
Management
Proud to be an Eagle! 2005
2010
GSUAF CASH POSITION $1,800,000 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $ 800,000 $ 600,000 $ 400,000 $ 200,000 2000 2005
2010
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Eagles Named Scholarship Accounts Endowed Scholarships $50,000+ Football
Golf
Sherry Bridges – Quarterback
Phil Morris
T.A. Cowart – Offensive Line
Holmes Ramsey
Mozelle Cowart – Offensive Line
Schenkel Golf Committee
Coonie Riggs – Offensive Line
Carr Family
Glenn Bryant – Offensive Line
Doonbeg Community (Ireland)
Joe Whitaker – Running Back
Bo Hook
Wally McCullough
down to younger
NBA Players Association
Robert Baker - General Athletics
guys.
(Michael Curry)
Mathews Family - General Athletics
Randy Stelk - General Athletics
“I learned from guys before me, and I’m able to pass that
Basketball Other
“I’m close to getting
Scholarship Funds
my diploma. My degree
$25,000 - $49,999
will be a huge help in
Peck Carlton
life.”
Aliese Priddy Steve & Cindy Lynch – Football (Cornerback)
Andy Moye
John & Barbara Lindsey
Business Management
Louise Q. Watson
Proud to be an Eagle!
Screaming Eagle Scholarships $10,000 - $24,999 Rob Daniel Dale Lick Jim Miller Erk Russell Gene Crawford Various (10) Beauchamp Memorial - General Athletics Charlie Robbins, Jr. & Chaz Robbins Memorial – Golf Crook Smith Memorial – General Athletics Henry Witt, Jr. – Cheerleading Jerome Stephens - Baseball
* Italicized names reflect those accounts held in the GSU Foundation.
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Eagle Fund The Eagle Fund is the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation’s annual drive for donations to support the yearly scholarship commitment in addition to benefiting the priority needs of the athletic department. Gifts provide an avenue for each of our 400 student-athletes to receive an education, and further his or her pursuit of our vision, “Rings and Diplomas.” Platinum $12,000+
Eugene M. Bishop Car City Coca-Cola United Franklin ChevroletCadillac-Olds Springhill Suites Cleve White Nissan, Inc. Alete Auto Group Anthony Tippins Gold Eagle $6,000 - $11,999
180 Fitness, LLC Larry & Karen Lovett Anderson Baymont Inn & Suites Bulloch Port-A-Potty Bert Clements Don & Jean Coleman Barry Deal Julian & Frances Deal Tim & Lori Durden Harvey & Michelle Elerson Farmers & Merchants Bank of Statesboro Frederica Acres Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Paul & Liz Gillespie Lamar Hennon Bill & Nancy Herring Russell Herrington, MD John T. Hodges, MD Jarrard Pre-Owned Vehicles Kiawah Development Partners, Inc. Lewis Color Lithographers Steve & Cindy Lynch Lynn & E. G. Meybohm Mrs. James R. Miller Marshal D. Mize Phil & Cindy Moore Bernard J. Mulherin NeSmith ChevroletBuick-GMC Northland Cable Television Dan & Wanda Parrish Planters Rural Telephone Professional Eye Care of Statesboro Quality Exterminators Holmes & Gaile Ramsey, Jr. Roberts Truck Center, Inc. Randy Roderick & Associates Luther W. Royal, Jr. Rozier Ford-Lincoln-Mercury
Michael & Dana Sanders Sea Island Bank Trey Sheppard Larry & Kay Smith Ted & Joni Smith Teddy Solomon Southeastern Hospitality Services, Inc. Southern Eagle Distributors Statesboro Floor Covering Statesboro Herald Publishing Rob & Sherrie Stockton Thigpen, Lanier, Westerfield & Deal CPA’s Whitaker Laboratory, Inc. Wendel & Patricia Wilson Justin Wright Y-Delta, Inc. Silver Eagle $3,000 - $5,999
Allstar Carpet Cleaning Hoke Brunson Bulloch Lodging Alvin & Louise Carter Harry S. & Brenda Carter Citizens Bank of Bulloch County Tommy Clark Duane & Laney Claxton Frank D. Debartola Denmark & Brown, PC Franklin Dismuke Walt & DeNorah Huggins Lavender & Associates Austin Major Mal-Ad Promotions Russell & Liesa Priddy R J’s Steakery, Inc. Stephen & Tina Ralston H. A. Sack Co., Inc. Derek & Kim Sills Michael & Debra Skinner Snooky’s Restaurant Trellis Garden Inn Jarrett H. Walden, DMD Bronze Eagle $1,200 - $2,999
Ag South, Inc. Allgreen Services, LLC Andrews Klean Korner Ralph Andrews Andron’s Statesboro Glass Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Bruce L. & Rebecca K. Avant Judd & Sylvia Bailey
Sam Q. & Ann B. Baker David & Fayebeth Ball Buzzy Banks Paul W. Barkley, Sr. Lynn Batten BB&T Rick & Julie Bean William & Sheron Bolen Ralph M. & Alane Bowles Dr. Brad Brady John R. Branch Irvin & Jeanne Brannen Fred W. Brogdon David L. & Crista Brown Bulloch Fertilizer Co., Inc. Steve Burrell Bill & Linda Carmichael Wayne & Caroline Chapman Chatham Steel Corporation Jim & Lora Clifton Doug Collins Dr. Ron Core Alan Cowart Jane Cox Gene & Kathryn Crawford Crider Poultry, Inc. Greg Czech Dairy Lane D. Morgan Derst Joe & Karen Dixon Dublin Sir Shop Jimmy & Patricia Durrence Eagle Football Alumni Association Judge & Mrs. Avant Edenfield Butch & Lois Elmgren J. Shelton Evans Ellice Fancher Flint Industries Terry & Joanne Foss Franklin Taulbee Rushing Snipes & Marsh Joe & Debi Franklin Linton & Lynell Gay GMD Services, Inc. d/b/a Subway Bill Golden Lee Gowen Billy Gunter Heating & Air F. Scott Guy Shannon Michele Halstead Greg Harper Owen Harris Thomas L Harris Charles & Ava Hartzog
Robert & Glenda Hobbs James Eli Hodges James W. Holland, Jr., DMD-PC Claude Howard Lumber Co., Inc. Don Howard John O. Howard Pryor & Coni Howard Howell’s Wrecker Service Spencer & Sheila Garvin Hoynes Tyler Patrick Jacobs David & Tracy Jaynes Johnson & Clay Financial Service Clarke W. Johnson Chris & Diane Jones Dr. & Mrs. William Jopling Jim & Cathy Joyce Scott & Elizabeth Joyner Kennedy’s Heating/Air Thomas E. & Diane L. Kingery Lee Hill & Johnston Insurors Herman Lewis Cary & Ellen Long Bob Lovein Ellis & Sheila Lovett Manack Signature Properties Dr. John S Martin Mel McBride Steve & Brenda McClelland Tim McElrath Bill & Carol McGahee Matthew Mercer Shannon Middleton Glenn & Sandy Miller Charles & Carolyn Millican, Jr. MSO Water Systems Nash Finch Company Ed & Jeannie Nelson Ricky & Kay Nessmith Ogeechee Steel, Inc. Andrew & Dawn Oliver William E. Oliver O’Quinn Investments, LLC Barbara Peacock
“Basketball has been my main sport my entire life. I am competitive and it gives me inspiration to play. All my GSU classes are a good size with easy access to teachers.”
Jamie Navarro Biology
Proud to be an Eagle!
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“My parents wanted me to have the opportunity to pursue my dreams and my education. “At 15, I left Germany to go to school and train at a higher level in Spain, and then I came to Georgia Southern. “Teachers here care and want you to do well in their classes.”
Mark Paetz Hotel and Restaurant Management
Proud to be an Eagle!
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Jayne Perkins-Brown Ken & Susan Pierce David & Julie Pitman Richard G. Poppell Dr. Hudson J. Powell Pride Pools, Spas & Leisure John & Paula Puccio Glenda Reddick Robin & Alison Rich Perk & Mary Lou Robins Bruce & Camille Rogers Jerome & Becky T. Rogers Richard & Ruth Ann Rogers Tommy Rushing Sapp Outdoor Advertising, Co. Mike & Lisa Sapp Ross S. Schell Lance & Shelly Shelfer Larry & Alethia Shelton Kenny Sheppard Dr. & Mrs. Ron & Barbara Shiffler Mike & Debra Sinclair Bill & MaryAnn Spieth Jon Starkey Victor Steptoe Lewis & Charlene Stewart Bob & Thalia Stoddard Stubbs Oil Company, Inc. Floy & Bobbie Thackston Teresa Elaine Thompson Dr. Paul J. Tilson Henry & Dale Tinley Lee & Paula Tompkins Wendell & Polly Tompkins Tri W. Corporation Vandy’s Barbecue at the Mall Gene & Dale Ward Wal-Mart Loy A. Waters, Jr. Helen Morris Watson J. Norman Wells Wendy’s of Statesboro David & Lisa Whitlaw Cliff John Williams Mary Anne Williams Greg & Stephanie Williford Glenn Womack Samuel M. & Susan S. Young Bald Eagle $600 - $1,199
Don G. & Krista Aaron Dr. & Mrs. John C. Adams, Jr.
Richie & Debbie Akins Rufus L. Akins Aldred Family Joseph Alford Mark & Jenny Lynn Anderson Thomas & Myrl Anderson Dick & Marinell Armstrong Lee & Rebekah Arnold Glenn Atkinson AVI, Inc. Martha Brantley Bacon Steven C. Bacon Bill & Sandy Bainbridge Art & Paige Banks William E. Baran Bill & Pedi Bates Barry & Jeanie Beach Keith R. Beasley David & Jill Beaubien Joey & Aileen Bel Blount, Burke, Wimberly & Hendricks Bo Knows Signs Mrs. Billie P. Bohler Brian & Catherine Boozer Jane B. Borowsky Billy & Donna Bradley Adam Brady Brannen Tobacco Warehouse Bray & Young, DMD Brodie International Jerry & Rita Brown Michael A. & Karen Brown R. M. “Buddy” Brown, III Marilyn & Marc Bruce Stephen & Marla Bruner Wes Brunn Wally Bryson Art Buff Beth & Bryan Burke Dayle & Jon Burns John Mark Butler Byrd & Company Josh & Ann Caldwell Thomas & Kelley Callaway Hadley & Beverly C. Campbell J. Michael Carpenter Jeff Carpenter Thomas L. Case David E. Casey Walt & Beth Cason James Cassedy Peggy Chapman Margie J. Chappell Kelley & Heath Chester Rene Childree Chili’s Charles & Alice Christmas Tommy & Jennifer Ciarletta Classic Promotions Patrick & Shirley Cobb Clay Coleman George & Susan Collins Dr. & Mrs. Don Ray Connell Cope Eye Clinic CORE Credit Union Huston & Ramona Costlow County Line Package Shop
Andy Crowder Robert & Marie Cushner Dabbs & Williams General Contractors Tommy David Bruce & Karen Davis Jesse & Michelle Davis Jim & Janice Davis Lee Davis Edith W. Deal Hugh & Kay Deal Richard & Lori Deal Walter R. & Kimberly Deal Michael S. Dean Rocky & Linda Dekle Bob & Marcia Dixon Jimmy & Melinda Doolittle John Doster Francine Draughn Arthur & Jeanette Duncan Jay Duncan Jeff & Claudia Duncan Cameron Durden Shaun & Addie Edwards Steve & Laura Edwards Robert Ellis Brian & Beth Embry ERA/Landmark Realty David & Dianne Fennell Al & Sybil Fickle Jill Burchett & Marty Fischer Paul Floeckher James M. Floyd, Jr. Gordon Franklin, III Frazier’s Flowers & Gifts Jerry & Sophie Freyermuth Bobby & Genie Fulcher David & Tamara Galasso Vince & Carol Galasso Ben & Agnes Garvin Dottie & Walter Garvin Wayne & Syble Gay Georgia Power Company of Statesboro Molly & Arthur Gignilliat, Jr. Jimmy Gilbert Glenn Davis & Associates, Inc Walter & Carolyn Gnann John & Laura Godbee Alan & Amy Greene John & Pat Greenway Matthew A Griffin Randy Griffin Billy & Eileen Griffis George H. & Robyn K. Groce Dr. Bruce & Kathryn Grube Allen & Theresa Hackle Mitch & Susan Hambrick Bill Harper Dave & Kathy Harrell Harvin Family Mike & Deborah Hatten Dr. Mary F. Hazeldine Hen House Lewis & Hazel Hendrix Rodney & Kim Hennon Jack & Dorothy Henry Henry’s Haircuts
David & Kim Herrity Mike Heyden William R. Hickman Inman & Mary Sue Hodges J. Bird & Betty Hodges Dr. G. B. Holsonback Frank & Mitzi Hook Jeff & Tina Hook Keisha Howard David E. Hudson Angelia & Kelly Huggins Alison S. Hugli Diane & Ken Johnson Gary D. Johnson Lottie O. Johnson Sam & Mary Johnson Jones & Boyd Insurance Agency Sy & Holly Jones Tom & Becky Kane Dr. Brooks A. Keel Thomas Kehl Kennedy Industries Elwin Kennedy Greg & Emily Kennedy James & Deborah Kennedy Lane B. Kennedy Kerry Kenny Sheriff Mike Kile Roy Kilpatrick Lisa & Bryan Kingery Richard Kinney Julie Lanier Bill & Jean Lee Buddy & Julie Lichty Vivian Long Longhorn Steaks of Statesboro Will Lowery Loxcreen Co., Inc. Terrence Mabry Richard, Sue and Ray Malone Robert E. Martin Chanda & Michael Mashburn Joe & Beth Mathews Bill & Janet Mathis Dan & Clara McAlhany James K. & Carey McCallar John M. McCarty McCullough & Swindell, PC McDonald’s Restaurant of Statesboro Michael J. & Alice McNamara Jay McWatty E. J. & Cynthia Meadows Tim & Martha Anne Medford Scott Mercer Gary & Kim Mikell Garry E Miller Terry Miller Charles H. Mize Josh Morris John & Debbie Mulherin Kent Munsey Donald C. Neal Neighbor’s Exxon C-Stores Andy & Dorline Nelson Peter J. Nermoe Nesmith Construction
Cathy & Donald Nesmith Jim & Jamie Nimmo Thomas Norton Toney R. Norton Philip Odom Bill & Becky Olliff Jane Page Tom Paige Roger & Susan Pajari Tom & Connie Palfy Ann & Jimmy Parker Rep. Butch Parrish Leo G. Parrish, Jr. Peacock Paint Center David & Barbara Peterson Wayne Pinkham Ronnie & Crystal Ponder Jim Pound, Jr. L. A. Powell, Jr., Family, LLP Del & Beverly Presley Barbara & Stan Price Gary R. Price Melba Priestley Quality Inn & Suites Queensborough National Bank William & Sandra Rabitsch James Radcliffe R. E. Shane Ragan, II E. James & Cindy H. Randall Earl & Janice Richardson Matt & Afton Rio Jack & Stephanie Roche Ben & Patia Rountree Alison Rushing Billy Rushing Ron & Pam Rushing Jim Ryden Leo & Sharron Sable Scott Sanders Henry L. & Frances Sapp Bobby B. Schell Dr. & Mrs. Dennard Scoggins Thomas Seagle Andy Sharpe Harry & Phyllis Shearouse George H. Shriver Wayman & Kay Shuman Randall Simmons Sir Shop Lee Smalley Smith & Smith Farm John T. Y. Smith Lance & Connie Smith Lemuel F. Smith Smith-Healy Farms, Inc. Southern Appraisal Services Dr. & Mrs. Arthur G. Sparks Richard & Debbye Stapleton Statesboro Builders, Inc. Calvin Stewart David & Ann Stone David & Judy Strickland Steve & Donna Strickland Kevin & Stormie Taylor Bob & Susan Thigpen David & Phyllis Thompson Donald & Sally Thompson Frances G. Tillman
Joe Tompkins Donald & Goldie Toole Mike & Susan Townsend Trans Oil Company Johnny Tremble Brad R .Trower Lance & Robyn Turpin Uncle Shug’s Chicken Barn Ken Van Landingham Lane & Chris Van Tassell Viracon Bennie & Carolyn von Waldner Ray & Diane Wagner Mark & Rebecca Watson Sean C. Weidman Michael & Tiffany West Eugene & Sandra Whitten John Whittle Mark & Emmy Wilcox Dick & Mary Williams Jamie & Suzannah Williamson Willingway Hospital Angela Wood Ralph & Judi Woods Carla & Alben Yarbrough Russ Yeomans J. R. Richardson Eagle $300 - $599
Anonymous Martha L. Abell Jeff & Deborah Adams Kathy S. Albertson Larry Allen Jim & Darlene Anthony Stewart & Dennine Applbaum Atlantic Hospitality Ventures, LLC Lyle & Debbie Attaway Wayne & Ina Avery B & M Pool Spa & Patio Ralph & Faye Bacon Ralph & Vermelle Bailey Rusty & Ford Bailey Ben Balkcom Larry & Bonnie Bargeron Anthony G. Barilla Elaine Barnard Ritchie Barnett Randy Barrs Terry & Jean Bartels Zachry Bates Thomas & Sandra Batten Charles H. Beale, III J. Pierce Bedingfield Cathy Beene Benton Metal Depot, Inc. David Biscan Wayne Bissell Julie Blackmar Jeff and Fay Blythe Mike & Amy Bobo Susan G. Boddiford Bohler Family Practice Thomas, Eunice & Nathaniel Bolen Wes & Sheila Bonner
Russell Bozeman Elise Brady Marty C. Bragg Roger G. & Annette Slater Branch Joe R. Brannen Lang & Tammy Brannen W. H. Brannen Wyley Brannen Al Braswell, III Brian & Teri Brennan John W. Bressler J. Randy & Donna M. Brigman Steve & Robin Brock Lee & Stephanie Brooks Danny & Paula Brown Mike & Shirley Brown Dr. & Mrs. V. E. Brown John Brunger Patrice Buckner Wendell Bunch Leland C. & Donna Burkhalter Darron & Kimberly D. Burnette Busby’s Heating & Air Robbie Byrd, Jr. John & Loretta Byrne Kent Campbell Jim & Pam Capps, III Cartee Construction Company Hal Carter, Jr. Cindi Chance Chuck Clark Dr. Thad & Ann Clayton Cliatt Construction Jerry Coker Nathan & Martha Coleman James A. & Natalie Renee Conaway William L. Cook The Cookie Cutters Bakery Jack Cox Jerry & Jan Cox Scott, Lainie, Samantha, Sabrina Cox Mark Crapps David C. & Tina J. Crapse Kevin Crosby Nita Crump Roger P. Culbertson Lt. Col. Robert J. Dannacher (Ret.) Guy Dasher Allen Davis Clayton Davis Nancy Davis Donnie Dean Bill & Jane Dekle Brent & Debbie Dekle Catherine Dickens John R. Diebolt Paul & Ida Dixon Roger & Karen Doty Patrick & Maggie Douglas Dr. & Mrs. Comer Duggan Durden Banking Company, Inc. Ray & Iris Durden W. Kenneth & Phyllis Durrence Kenneth Dyar
Reggie & Janet Eakin Mike & Susan Earwood Jay & Tammy Elmore Nancy Elrod Emma’s Restaurant Jennifer Fanning Farmers & Merchants-Sylvania Paul Ferguson William C. Finley, Jr., DMD Don & Stephanie Flanders John & Suzanne Fogarty Johnny Franklin Robert & Connie Franklin Mike Funk John Gerguis Russell Gibson William D. Gilbert Chris & Sarah Goethe Luke D. Graham Jeff & Margaret Graves David M. & Terry Greene Jan Grimes Alex & Angela Grovenstein Susan Gunter Ashley Harmon Kasey Harrison John & Deborah Hartman Rodney & Nadyne Harville Vickie Hawkins Amy R. Heaston Daniel & Heather Heldreth Michael & Cynthia Hendrix Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Henry Joe Herrity Keith & Verna Hickman George & Lyne Hitt David Holland James & Myrna Hood Dale & Brenda Hooks Patrick Hopkins Howze Enterprises Bryan Howze Karen Hudspeth James B. Hughey J D Heating & Air Scott Jeffries Kevin & Amy Jenny Mark & Suzanne Jernigan Gary J. Johnson Meghan Elizabeth Johnson Warren F. Jones Stacy Jordan Bob & Marilyn Kalb Roy E. & Stephanie Keen George Kegl
“My grandfather introduced me to tennis when I was young. I play as an individual, but it takes a team effort to win at the college level. When I was offered a full scholarship I immediately took it.”
Melanie Rolle Multi-media Communications
Proud to be an Eagle!
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“As a player I’m growing with my team and we’ve learned that through sacrifice we can succeed. We support each other and push through it. “My professors and classes are the best!”
Jenny Anderson Early Childhood Education
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Chris Kennel Dr. Sophia Kent Jerry Kight Kent Kinert Henry H. King, III Romie L. Kirkland C. Dean Klahr Stan & Susan Knight Stephen L. Koivisto Edwiena Kubiak James E. Lamb R. Brant Lane Jeff Lank Scott & Sharon Lasalle Al L. Lawson Adam & Kristin Lee Bennie & Wanda Lee Bobby Lee Don Lee Russell Lilly Mary Ann Lisenbee Jenny Livingston Jason Long John H. Long Mike Lothridge Carol & Brian Lucas Max & Susan Manack Dr. D. Hubert & Gail W. Manning Bernie & Cindy Martin Judge Faye S. Martin Mary Ann Martin George K. Mategakis David & Cheryl McCary Laymon & Joy McCown Karen McCurdy Mike McGraw Alison & Bruce McLean Donald J. McQuaig Medical Center Pharmacy Dick & Marty Mellett Robert Melton H. L. & Betty Merck Eddie & Cheryl Metrejean John David & Deidra L. Miles Thomas & Heather Miller Gregory B. Minchew Jeff Mitchell Moe’s Paul & Claudia Moller Norma Jean Morgan
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“I realized from an early age that I do not like to run. With that, sports are limited, but I was good at golf. As a native to Statesboro, I saw GSU competing with the best teams in the nation.�
Matt Deal Finance
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“I’ve had a passion for soccer since I was five. “I’m disciplined and I take pride in my sport and my academics.”
Austin Steele Construction Management
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“When I get to that line, my adrenaline begins to pump and it is worth it every single time. “People at Georgia Southern are warm and nice. It is easy to learn and succeed here.”
Stephanie Hicks
YOUNG ALUMNI
Andrew Agan Ashley Akins Cory Alexander Adam Alford Ashley Allen Andrew R. Anderson Julie Anderson Charlene Andrews Ashley Anhalt Demetrise Anthony James Arowoselu Luke Askew Walter Austin Cassidy Ayres Ryan Babula Jessica Bailey Dan Baker Chris Banks Olivia Batten Bradley Baxter Obreziah Beal Kacey Beasley Tina Beckum Elena Bencini Laura Bennett Donny Benton Jadwin Bignon Robert Blair Erick Blitch Kate Boardman Justin Boling
Sport Management
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“When I compete for GSU, I fight to show them what it means to be an Eagle. “Being able to excel academically proves to me that Georgia Southern is a perfect fit. ”
Caroline Bevillard Sport Management
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Hayley K. Bond Kerry Bonds Carlos Bonnin Craig Boozer James Boring Harland Bower Kevin Bowles Jamie Brannen John Brannen Chiquida Brinson Kendra Brow Davina Brown Derek Brown Jake Brown Paul & Diana Brown Russell J. Brown Stacy-Ann Brown Jessica Brownlee Michael Brundage Christin Buckner Elizabeth Bullard Victoria Burch Toni Burgess Chris Burnette James Butler Kerri Butler Megan Butler Sarah E. Butler Scott Byer Ricky Byrd Christine Caforio Cinnamon Cameron Jessica Cameron Kristen Camp Marla Campbell Bobby Canady Ronny Cannon Christopher Cantrell Michelle Carlson Jeff Carter Rachel Cason Alana Cassell Jason & Heather Cassels Keri Cassels Joshua Cavender Christine Chianumba Alexandra Chrysosferidis Elizabeth Cincoski Stephen Clark Eileen Clements Sheree Clements Amy Clines Ramona Cochran Kasey Coker Seth Coker Jordan Cole Miguel Cole Brad Collins Amanda Colpetzer Drew Colson Steffan L. Cooper Sheila Cost Susan Courson Kristina M. Cowart Lori Criswell
Robert Crumpton Seth Currier Kelly Dabney Alex Dalziel Zachary Damon Lindsey Darr John Davis Marlee Davis Ross Davis DeAniss Dean Anthony Dellascio Michelle DeMarcus James DePratter Sarah Dewsbury Lynn Dickens Kevin D. Dickman Matthew Dismukes Lindsey Dodd William Donaldson James Lauran Dowling Haley Drometer Katherine Duggan Matt Durden Susan Durden Josh Durham Bill Duttweiler Allen Edwards Thomas Eisenhart Benedicta Ejindu Lawrence Ejindu Tony Emetu Eric Engel Lauren English Yasmine Enmon Gerardo Escatia Nicholas Richard Evans Michael Faglier Jessica Fahey Kevin Faircloth Thomas Fennell William Finney Kevin Floyd Rachel Layne Fort Cole Fountain Doyle Fowler Femalelei Fowler Joshua Frederick Amanda Fritz Randall Fuerstenberg Laura Fuller Glenn Fussell Martha Gaskill Charles Gay Jennifer Gay Michael Gearhart Tom Gearhart Jessica Geiger Amy Lynn Gemmel Vincent Geoghagan Irvin Keire Gibson Kevin Glover Kelly Golden Elizabeth Gomez Christopher Goodroe Britt Gordon Sean Gray Nirvana Green
Robert Greene Victoria Greene Patrick Gribbin Beau Gunn Jacqueline Gyamfi Katie Hackney Elizabeth Hagans Emily Hall Susan Ham Mason C. Hamm Brian Hammett Chris Hamrick Alexandria Nicole Hansard Antonio Hanson Hope Harrison James Hartridge Nathan Hartsell Ryan Harwell Tiffany Hayes Joseph Hazan Matthew Heldreth Charles Heller Christopher Helton Heath Helton David Hendrix David Henson Katherine Herringa Douglas Hess, Jr. Kristina Hess Rhonda Hester Catherine Hill Finess Hill Tracy Hilton Leon Hobbs Mureese Hodge Bryce Hodges John W Hodges Jillian Hudgins Troy Hudson Brianna Hughes Heather Arthurs Huling Matthew Huling Erica Hunter Jarrod Hutcheson Cristina Iduate Marc Jason Matthew Jason Adolphus R. Johnson Antoine Johnson Crawford Johnson Robert Johnson Jordan R. Johnston Charles A. Jones Katie N. Jones Jamie P. Judy Kyle Kamppi Kristi Kegerreis Sarah Keihany Kristen Kelley Joe W. Kelly Lorenzo Kelsaw Sierra Kent James Kicklighter Ashley Kidd Samuel Kilby John Kile Valarie Kinard
Ashley King Leah Kitchner Ashley Kittrell Billy Klauss Margaret Klussman Kelly Kreplin Elaine Krouse Gregory Lambert Stephen Lambeth Jessica Lancer Josh M. Lane Peter Lane Katie Leigh Lanier Patrick Leahy Elizabeth Leathers John Lewis Kellye Lewis Chasitee Lloyd Joseph Lopez Fran Lord Sara Lord Jonathan Loving Elizabeth Lowe Jessica Marie Luttrell Candace Lynn Jesus Macias John Maier Kevin Makocy Megan Malone Brian Marsh Michelle Martin Jessenia Martinez Laura Mass Alex Mattei Charles Matthews Matt Mauney Callie McDonald Natalie McDonald Kyle McGinnis Caroline McMillan Desha McNeair Joseph Mendonhall Eric Mergendahl Haley Merritt Derek Metts Henry Derek Metts Scott Mikell Amber Miller Carrie Miller Cleave Miller William Millians Alaine Mills Stephanie Minor Rhett Moore Tara Moore Mary Beth Morgan Alexander Morris Lisa Morris Timothy Murray Lauren Naser Iche Nathans William Nichols Annabeth Norboge Jemelleh Nurse Brandi Odom Jennifer Odom Ruth Odum J’Lisia M. Ogburn
Susan Oglesby Richie Olascoaga-Suarez Heather Owens Stephen Paris Cory Parker Victoria G. Parker Victoria L. Parker Gregory Parrish, Jr. Prerak Patel Jaden Payne Karoline Peebles Jennifer Peek Nicholas S. Pendleton SudieRae Pennebaker Amanda Pennington Chris Perez Dustin Peters Dale Petroski Justin W Phillips Megan Piper Erin Popham Grant Possehl Adam Powers Takiyyah Raaid Ally Rakoczy Joseph Cody Ralph Carolyn Rambosek Laura Ramirez Jamie Randolph Ryan Ray Max Rebel Ron Remillard Asa Renfroe Lucas Renfroe Charles J. Rewis Corey Rhodes Ryan Rhodes Rachel Rimer Era & Aaron Roberts Holley Roberts Mr Jason Adam Roberts Andrew Robinson Gregory T. Rodriguez Samuel Rogers Megan Rolle Garnie Rollins, III Vance Rosen Samantha Ross Michael Kevin Rountree Michael Rowell Ryan Rowland Austin Rushing Dustin Rushing Samanatha Russo Mr Andrew Stokes Rutland Maire Ryan Danielle Rydzewski Rachel Sale Maria Salgado-Donahue Mary Beth Sanders Lauren M. Santos Christopher Sasser Jake Sasser Melissa Sasser William Saussy Bridget Schiller Emily Scott Jessie Scott, Jr. Raymond Scott
Melissa N. Setliff Sienna Sewell Elizabeth Shamburger Shenoah Shaw John Shepard Leslie Sheppard Joseph Sherman Meghan Simonin Jerome Sinclair Taylor Sipsy Michael Sizemore, Jr. Brad Skinner Benjamin Smith Bradley Smith Donnie Smith Hannah Smith Holly Smith Jason Smith Laura Smith Mary Smith Stephen P. Smith Marc Snyder Erick Sorrells Deanna Sphaler Meghan Spillers David R. Spillman Jerad Steger Matthew Steinberg Michael Sterling Jessica Stewart Allyson Streeper Seth Strzyzewski Shannon Stuart Katelyn Stump Tracey Styers Jessica Sullivan Tiffany Sullivan Christopher Sundeen Amy Tasciotti Michelle Taylor Paul Tenzel Jessie Thiemann Brittany M. Thomas Destiny Thomas Eureika Thomas Katie Thompson Leah Tillman Savannah Tramble Marcos Trejo, Jr. Tyler Troupe Michael Tucker Kimberly Turner Frank H. Turpin IV Zari Tyler Amanda Varnadore Keith Warburg Kenith Ward Fran Warnell Mary Carol Way Aaron Webb Lindsey Welch Juliette West Alex Wheaton Amanda L. Wheeler Amanda Wheeler Chris Wheeler Meghan Whitaker Ashley White
Conchetta White Greg White Kelly White Scott Whittington Ronald R. Wiggins Brandon Wilcher Cara Gustafson Wiley Abigail Williams Brandon Williams Amanda Willis Haisten Willis John Wilson Maureen Wilson Sarah Wilson Kristi Winger Melissa Wollin Adam Wood Mary M. Wood Meghan Woodruff Joseph D. Wright, Jr. Joseph Wright, III Marnie Wright Allison Yatto Ross Yerden Courtney Young Dominique Young Martin B. Young Mr. Cory Weldon Zahner STUDENT EAGLE CLUB
Tiffany Addison Leslie Allen Derek Anderson Jacobi Anderson Megan Anderson Seth Andrews Paul Anyanwu C. David Attaway Florence Balkcom Ginny Ball Ansleigh Banks Daniel Bartlett Matt Bassett Ashley Baxter Meg Beasley Keith Bell Savannah Berry Caroline Bevillard Mr Tracy Blanton Josh Blasius Michelle Blubaugh Sarah Blythe Ashley Booker Jade Boykin JaQuinton Braswell Simone Bright Derrick Brisbane Sarah Brooks Brandon Brown Chelsea Brown Miles Bunch Stephanie Burkle Brian M. Butler Ross Campbell Will Scott Carpenter Kyle Chambers Kelli Chandler Brandon Clay
Warren Clements Kyle Clodfelter Justin Clute Le’shad Cohen Alexis Collins Justin Combs Danielle Cotton Dean Cowart Lydia Cremer Brittany Crowe Hayden Crumbley Cordero Curry Kyle Davis Sherrica Dean Alexandra Devonshire Audrey Dixon Stephanie A. Dobbs Kristin Dorsey Ashley Dotson Evan Dressler Christopher Brandon Drew Simone Dumas Brian Dyke Jeremy Earnest Jarrod Eason Allan Eckart Dana Edwards Deanna Edwards Jessica Egan Daniel Eicher Joshua M. Elderkin Christopher Evans James Farmer Anna Faucett Mary Kate Fetch Steve Fetko Lloyd B. Fields Jerlesha Findlay Shay Fitzmaurice Anthony Fiveash, Jr. Christian Fleisch James Fletcher Jackie Florence John Flowers Ross Foskey Matt Franks Myles Frazier Shelby Freund Kris Fulop David Gaither Nicholas Garcia Tim Gardner Allison Mackenzie Garretson Andrew Gay Sarah Gearhart Katie Gee Sruti George
“Cross Country is a sport that is great for me both physically and mentally. I want to see how far I can take it. “I’m confident that Georgia Southern will prepare me for my future.”
Heather McAllister Exercise Science
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“Playing softball is a way to help myself and show kids in my small hometown that there is a world of opportunity out there. There is a unity on our team that is hard to find.”
Megen Smith General Studies
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Bryan A. Gibson Danica Giles Tori Goehrig Kristen Goldberg Janette Leigh Gordy Sam Grainger Jospeh Grave de Peralta Christina Green Katherine Gregoire Eliot M. Griffin Laurence Griffin Katie Griffith Ashley Grigsby Chase Grogan Taylor Guinn Kylie Hall Lesley Hanley Adam Cody Harper David Harris Courtney Harrison Zachary Hawkins Alexis Hayes Ashley Hedick Kyle Henderson Megan Hertel Megan Hess Joseph Chad Hester Raina Hester Tracy Higginbotham Lauren B. Hodges Bryanna Hollis Alonzo Holmes Morgan Hooker Angel Houston Kegan Howard Marybeth Hreha Matthew Hreha Evan Huggins Anton Hughes Pirie Humphries Jesse Hunter Jose Jackson Brandon Jacobs Andrew Jacobson Drew Johnson Hayley Johnson Kia Johnson Sara Johnston Amy Jones Carson E. Jones Matthew Taylor Jones Rachel Jones Krista Kemmerly Dylan Kemp Shannon Kennerly Derrek Keyser
Scott Kibler James Kilpatrick Cobi Klein Amanda Klinger Zach Koontz Amanda Korponay Corinne Kuik Austin Kuster David Lamb James Lambert Kenton Landon Tim Lavoie Aaron Lechelt Kassi Lee Aiesha Lester-Hudson Anna Lipsey Jessica Lohr Christopher “Kit” Lowe Mike Macaluso Amanda Macchio Darrell J. Maree Nytara Mattis Michael May Samantha May Asea Mayfield Matt Mayfield Lauren Mayo Rachel McElreath Hayley McFadden Hans McIntosh Kyle McKinley Nicole McLaughlin Michelle McMahan Gage Miles Robert Miller Brian Millsap Matthew Mitchell Lyndal Moore Rachel Mulder Hannah Nelson Brenda Norman Megan Ostrom Hannah Palmer Trent Palmer Jennifer Paquin Blake Partridge Julia Patton Benjamin E. Pierson Jaguar Provo Michael Putnam Armando Ramirez Stephanie Ray Tim Redding, Jr. Kathleen Reeves Richard Rehm Michael Reighard Natalia Rendon Ian Rentz Mike Reynolds
Cathleen Rivera Cameron Robertson Khrysta Robinson Rebekah Robinson Eduardo Roel, Jr. Hunter Rozakos Leah Ryden Mary Beth Samuels Alana Sandefur Alton Sapp Adam Sartain Trent Schepers Lauren Schmitt Greg Schroeder Riley Shay Brendan Shull Kayla Noelle Sims Patrick Slaughter Cameron Smith Kelsey Smith Marissa Smith Ro Smith Madison Southernlin Alexandra Spratlin Andrew J. Standard William Tyler Stone Caitlin Taylor Patrick Thigpen Stephanie Thompson David Threet Kristina Todd Jazmin Tribble Austin Tyran Savanna Ullman Will Walker Shanice Walters Zac Watson Kaitlin Westbrook Alexander Will Alison Williams Bryan Williams Jeremy Williams Kenika Williams Tyler Williams Lorie Williard Anastasia Wilson Brian M. Wilson Drew Wood Kimala Wynn Austin Young Chase Young Rachel Young Logan Michelle Youngblood Ezayi Youyoute
Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation Board of Directors Sam Baker* David Beaubien Ralph Bowles Hoke Brunson Darron Burnette* Bill Carmichael Laney M. Claxton Chris Cliett Dr. Ron Core* Lindsey Cummings Gary M. Davis* Barry Deal* Karen Dixon* Ben Garvin Dr. Chris Geyerman* Paul Gillespie* Matt Griffin Randy Griffin* Billy Griffis* Bill Herring*
Bill Howard* Sheila Hoynes Walt Huggins Reed Kennedy Chanda Mashburn Mel McBride Margaret McCarty Hugh McCullough E. G. Meybohm* Phil Moore* Willis Nesmith Wanda Parrish* Matt Phillips Brian Pierce David Pitman Jo Helen Propes Mike Prosperi Holmes Ramsey John Richardson
Trey Sheppard* Derek Sills Michael Sizemore Chip Smith Marshall Smith Ted Smith* Teddy Solomon Rob Stockton George Story Athen Walden Gene Ward Joe M. Whitaker* Joseph F. Whitaker Cleve White David Whitlaw Wendel Wilson*
Life Members – Past Chairmen
Don Aaron Roy Akins Gene Bishop Don Coleman Mike Cummings Julian Deal Jimmie DeLoach Billy Griffis Nate Hirsch Greg Johnson Mike Long Morris Lupton Ronnie Pope Marcus Seligman
(Asterisk denotes Executive Committee Members)
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GSUAF Annual Report
John Mulherin, President johnmul@georgiasouthern.edu
Writer/Editor: Bonnie Jaeger
Lucas Stuckey, Eagle Fund Director lstuckey@georgiasouthern.edu
Graphic Design: Hilde Keldermans Photographers: Front cover- Wes Nobles; Athlete portraits - Suzanne Oliver
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