Spring 2013
Administration
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On The Cover
The Competitive Edge: David Safran ’12
10 Profiles in Teaching 14 Craig Eller: The Alder Amidst the Oaks 26 Gallery’s New Palette Delights Patrons
32 The Spirit of Service
Sections 2
In this issue of Columns, you’ll find that our cover story is actually a theme sprinkled throughout the pages: what are Louisburg College graduates up to? From pursuing advanced degrees to authoring historical books to presiding as president over another college, our alumni are making waves in the world!
Graduate featured above: Ashley Williams ’12 (p. 3)
A Word From the President
4 Academics 18 College News 20 225th Anniversary 22 State of the College
Our Mission Related by faith to The United Methodist Church, Louisburg College is committed to offering a supportive community which nurtures young men and women intellectually, culturally, socially, physically and spiritually. As a two-year residential institution, we provide a bridge for students to make a successful transition from high school seniors to college and university students.
Louisburg College 501 N. Main Street Louisburg, NC 27549
38 In Memoriam
58 Athletics
Stephanie Buchanan Tolbert ’97 Vice President for Enrollment
Alumni Officers William Hurley ’53 President of the Golden Anniversary Council John C. R. Lentz ’87 President of the Alumni Association
Board of Trustees Mr. Michael W. Boddie ’77 Chairman of the Board Mr. Ely J. Perry III ’84 Vice Chairman Chair of Governance Committee Ms. Lucy Taylor Allen Secretary Dr. Edgar J. Boone Chair of Learning Enterprise Committee
Mr. David (Tad) DeBerry ’85 Chair of Audit Committee
Columns Staff Editor
Mr. Fred Roberson ’62 Chair of Finance Committee
Melinda McKee, Director of Communications and Marketing
Ms. Anne Dickson Bowen Dr. W. John Cameron Mr. William H. Dove Mr. Clyde P. Harris, Jr. Mr. H. John Hatcher, Jr. Ms. Emily Hodges Mr. Seymour Holt ’49 Ms. Lynda C. Lumpkin Ms. Beth M. Norris Mr. Russell Odom ’68 Ms. Bobbie Richardson Ms. Sue C. Robertson Mr. William C. Shelton ’69 Ms. Kimberly D. Spivey Mr. John F. Strotmeyer ’68 Mr. C. Boyd Sturges Mr. Roger G. Taylor ’68 Dr. James P. West Mr. Brian Wilder ’94
Designer and Assistant Editor Amy Scoggin Wolfe, Director of Publications
Assistant Editor
Emily Zank, Assistant Dean for Academic Support; Instructor of English
Contributors
Ex-Officio Members John C.R. Lentz ’87 President of the Alumni Association Rev. Jon Strother Superintendent Raleigh District - UMC Dalton DaCosta (Fall 2012) Breon Williams Tyson (Spring 2013) SGA Presidents
Shane Benjamin, Chaplain Barry Burger, Communications Volunteer Wendi Eck, Communications Assistant Jesse Gross, Jesse Gross Photography Brittany Hunt ’10, Campus Guest Coordinator Laura Kinzinger, Associate Professor of English Jamie Patrick ’84, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Don Stopa, Sports Information Director and Softball Coach
Questions about this issue? Please contact Melinda McKee, director of communications and marketing, at (919) 497-3330 or mmckee@louisburg.edu. Columns magazine is published for alumni and friends of Louisburg College annually in the spring by the Office of Communications and Marketing.
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35 Alumni News and Class Notes
42 Honor Roll of Donors
Dr. James Eck Dean of the Faculty and Executive Vice President for Academic Life
Jason Modlin Vice President for Student Life
Features
29 The Standout Student: Terry Davis ’70
Kurt Carlson Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Belinda Faulkner Vice President for Finance
Inside This Issue
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Dr. Mark La Branche President
Mr. William R. Cross ’71 Chair of Advancement Committee
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