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Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Newberry College
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Y E A R S O F FA I T H
Newberry Joins the Anniversary Celebration of the Protestant Reformation
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IN THIS ISSUE PUBLISHER
Office of Advancement Scott Joyner, Vice President scott.joyner@newberry.edu
EDITOR
Jill Johnson, Director of Marketing jill.johnson@newberry.edu
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Dopey’s Café Closes After 62 Years
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Celebrating 75
Newberry College Women’s League focuses on making a difference for students
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Warren Moore’s latest crime fiction earns high profile praise
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Men’s Golf Ranked Among Best in the Nation
DEPARTMENTS
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Campus News
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Newberry Wolves
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Class Notes & Memoriams
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Events
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The Last Word
DESIGN
Russell Rivers, Senior Graphic Designer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Madison Darby McClure ’17 Karina Tarbell ’18 PHOTOGRAPHY
Larry Cameron Marshall Maddy Gary Talbert ’75, Team Quest Photo PLEASE SEND ADDRESS CHANGES & CORRESPONDENCE TO
Office of Alumni Relations Jeff Wicker ’02 alumni.relations@newberry.edu CLASS NOTES
Submit alumni news and photo to alumni.relations@newberry.edu or address to Dimensions Magazine in the Office of Alumni Relations, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108 IN MEMORIAM
If you know of Newberry College alumni or former faculty and staff who have passed and are not recorded here or if you learn of others in the coming months, please let us know. If possible, provide a copy of the obituary or funeral bulletin to the Office of Alumni Relations.
The End of an Era
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Thousands Flock to Newberry for Total Eclipse The City of Newberry earned its claim as “the center of the universe” when a rare total solar eclipse crossed directly over the area on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. It was an event not seen in Newberry for 117 years, nor in the U.S. for 40 years. The City of Newberry’s four-day EclipseFest celebration attracted nearly 30,000 visitors from all over the world. As an EclipseFest community partner, Newberry College’s Setzler Field was a NASA-designated viewing site. On the big day, watchers donned their special eclipse glasses to follow the moon’s progress across the sun, eagerly awaiting the spectacular moment of totality when the moon completely blocked out the sun and a sunny midsummer day was suddenly plunged into darkness. Totality lasted just two-and-a-half minutes but, short-lived as it was, the total eclipse lived up to its billing as the natural event of a lifetime.
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Newberry Shatters Enrollment Records For the third time in the past four years, Newberry College has broken its enrollment record for its incoming class. The College enrolled an all-time-high 459 students for the Fall 2017 incoming class, surging past the previous record of 381 students set the previous year. The new record represents a phenomenal 20 percent increase over Newberry’s previous enrollment high water mark set in fall 2016. Overall enrollment increased 10 percent over last year to a headcount of 1,190 students. The enrollment boost was aided by the addition of three new NCAA Division II sports and the expansion or addition of high-demand programs, such as Pre-Engineering and Nursing.
High Marks for Value & Affordability
Newberry College made a strong showing in rankings by several national reviewers, particularly in their assessments of value provided for the student’s education investment. The College retained its place in the upper echelon of schools in the nationally recognized U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges report with high rankings for Best Regional Colleges and Best Value. Newberry earned one of the top spots in a new category this year for Least Student Debt. Newberry also earned the top spot on LendEDU’s Student Loan Debt Report for lowest average loan debt among all four-year institutions in South Carolina with nearly $11,000 less loan debt than the average debt for South Carolina colleges and universities.
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
STUDENT BODY STATS Top 5 Majors
• Business Administration • Nursing • Biology • Sport Management • Teacher Education • Pre-Engineering, ( a 3+2 partnership with Clemson University, tied for a place in the top five)
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OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS
Primarily Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions; top five Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, New York.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
25 countries; Australia leads the pack followed closely by Spain, Canada, Ecuador, Germany and UK.
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Best Regional Liberal Arts Colleges in the South
Best Value for Regional Colleges in the South
LendEDU
Lowest Average Loan Debt for Graduates of Four-Year Colleges & Universities in South Caroilina 2
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Least Student Debt for Regional Colleges in the South
FINANCIAL AID
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Newberry Launches Online Degree-Completion Programs
Newberry College launched a new degree-completion program this fall aimed primarily at working adults. The program is designed for students who will be transferring an associate of arts, associate of applied science or at least 45 credits to Newberry College. The degreecompletion programs are offered entirely online with no residency or other face-to-face requirements, making it easier for students to pursue their education and still manage their busy lives. We’re making it easier for you to get started! Spring applicants get a FREE one-credit online orientation class (a $395 savings).
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College Commemorates a Piece of Newberry History Newberry College dedicated a historical marker at the original home site of Dr. Julian Edward Grant, who moved to Newberry in 1930 and served as the only African-American physician in Newberry County at that time. Grant and his wife, Grace, raised their family in the modest brick home on the corner of Lindsay and Cheek Streets. Bricks and concrete blocks from the original Grant House were conserved during the demolition of the home and used to construct the historical marker now on the property.
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Under Construction Newberry Breaks Ground on New Residence Hall
Students will soon have a new place to call home as construction on the College’s newest residence hall – the first in 10 years, edges toward completion. Construction began during summer 2017 with occupancy planned for the start of fall semester 2018. Construction of the new residence hall comes in response to institutional growth that has stretched campus housing to near capacity. The project is an essential first step toward more sweeping overall improvements and upgrades in campus housing. The new residence hall, located on Wolves Way adjacent to Walker Hall, will be a three-story brick and cement panel building in a style consistent with surrounding architecture. The 22,866-square foot structure will accommodate 79 students across 14 living units. It will feature suite-style, double-occupancy rooms arranged in pods of four, six or eight people with a shared living room, bathroom and efficiency kitchen. Multiple common areas will provide residents with spaces to study and interact between classes.
The residence hall construction loan provided funds for cosmetic and structural improvements in Derrick Hall and Cromer Hall over the summer, including new carpet and paint in the rooms and common areas and a new roof for Derrick. 4
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Manning the shovels for the groundbreaking ceremony (L to R): Bryant Nixon, Triangle Construction Co.; Melanie Anderson, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture; Richard McIntyre, First Reliance Bank; Tim Ellis, Program USDA Rural Development; Benjamin Herring, SGA President; Dr. Sandra Rouse, Dean of Students; Robert James, Housing Committee, Board of Trustees; Hap Pearce, Board of Trustees.
500 Years of Faith When German monk and theologian Martin Luther defiantly nailed his protest, dubbed “The 95 Theses,” to the door of Wittenberg Castle Church on Oct. 31, 1517, the resulting debate about Christian doctrine and practices shaped the course of Christianity in the Western world for the next 500 years. To honor the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Newberry College hosted a four-day celebration Oct. 26-29, 2017, to commemorate an historic milestone and educate the community about a momentous period in Christian history. The College partnered with local churches, community members and organizations to plan a variety of activities, including a worship service, documentary film, reenactment and hymn sing meant to both educate and entertain. A dramatic presentation of the nailing of The 95 Theses to the door at Wittenberg Castle Church and its subsequent impact featured Theatre Professor Patrick Gagliano (above) and Campus Pastor Ernie Worman (below left). Special thanks to Reformation Celebration organizer Denise Reid (below middle) who noted that because Martin Luther was a theology professor when he drafted The 95 Theses it was fitting that the celebration should be hosted by a Lutheran college. Artifacts of Luther’s life and writings (below right) were on display at Holland Hall throughout the weeklong celebration.
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Muller Research Fellows Develop Civic Projects
ROTC Color Guard Appears at Charlotte Knights Opener The Highlander Battalion Army ROTC, which includes cadets from Newberry College, Presbyterian College and Lander University, were selected to perform the Presentation of the Colors at the season opener for the Charlotte Knights, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox organization. The Highlander Battalion is under the command of MSG Skip McMillan. He tapped Newberry freshman CDT Brandon Patrick to serve as Sergeant of the Guard. The leadership role put CDT Patrick in charge of selecting and training the other members of the color guard, arranging transportation and commanding the guard during their performance. The color guard had some nerves to overcome about appearing before such a large crowd, but their training paid off. “Coordinating everything and teaching the cadets all of the rifle and flag movements was a lot to do, but I enjoyed it,” Patrick said.
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The Muller Center at Newberry College selected three standout students to receive grants from the program as the 2017-18 Muller Student Research Fellows. [Pictured L to R]: Senior Sarah Johnson, senior Benjamin Herring and sophomore Mariah Lee received grants to develop civic projects based on the findings of their research. Johnson’s project looks at early literacy and its impact on educational achievement throughout life, focusing specifically on how to increase access to books in the home. Herring’s project combines on-the-ground experience from a summer internship in Quito, Ecuador, with research to develop a strategic management system specifically for international non-governmental organizations. Lee will use laboratory research in microbiology she conducted at the University of Georgia last summer to investigate vaccination rates among elderly populations in Newberry County and develop educational materials on the importance of community-wide vaccinations for disease prevention.
College and City Partner on Newberry Tennis Complex Newberry College and the City of Newberry have partnered on development of the Newberry Tennis Complex at Oakland Park (near the Oakland Mill residence hall). Construction began in March 2017. The complex includes six hard courts and three clay-tech courts along with a building to house a pro shop and restrooms. Mark Gardiner has been appointed as the community tennis program director serving in a dual role with his current duties as head coach for the Newberry men’s and women’s tennis teams. The Newberry Tennis Center will offer programming to serve a broad range of age groups from young children to seniors. It also will serve as the home court for both practices and games for the College’s tennis programs. Three of the existing campus tennis courts on Luther Street will be used for recreational tennis; the remainder of the courts have been converted to parking. As the College continues to implement its long-term residence life plan, the area is being considered for the expansion of campus housing.
The End of An Era Dopey’s Restaurant Closes After 62 Years The close of spring semester signaled the end of an era when the Tomahawk, better known to generations of Newberrians as Dopey’s, served its last burger. The owners have moved on to a well-earned retirement.
Photo Courtesy of The Newberry Observer
Dopey’s Café was a fixture of the Newberry community for more than 60 years. The beloved burger joint got its start when John “Dopey” Edwards, then a Newberry College senior, realized a teaching career wasn’t for him. “The students petrified him,” said John “Buzz” Edwards, Jr., who began working with his dad as a teenager and took over after his dad’s death in 2007. Buzz’s wife, Rose, joined the business after Dopey died. In 1955, Dopey used a GI loan to purchase a store adjacent to campus, opening a humble café that would remain a Newberry College staple until the day it closed for good. “It was a family,” said Elwood Jones ’82, now a Newberry professor who met Dopey in 1973. Jones recalled many good times during his undergraduate days spent eating, studying and hanging out with friends at Dopey’s place, “It was a pleasure to be there.”
Tried and True was Dopey’s Recipe for Success
Dopey’s didn’t tinker much with its menu over the years. The diner found success with fresh ingredients and a simple menu of of burgers , milkshakes and cheese doughnuts (a slice of cheese grilled between two Krispy Kreme doughnuts).
Photo Courtesy of The Newberry Observer
By 2017 Dopey’s had become a time capsule of 1950s diner ambiance with the original cast iron grille, lighted menu board, red vinyl-clad seating and walls replete with Newberry memorabilia and Coca-Cola signs. The passage of time saw the décor pass from old to retro, Rose joked. Like the décor, the restaurant had a simple business philosophy passed down from father to son: “If you treat people right and give them good food, they’ll come back.” It’s a recipe for success that kept students and alumni returning year after year to enjoy their favorites. “I’ve been in this shop for a long time,” Buzz said. “I’ve enjoyed it, I really have; but all good things come to an end.” Rose echoed that sentiment. “We can’t express how good it’s been. We’ve enjoyed the people; it’s the work we’re not going to miss.” Dopey’s Café may have been a tiny establishment, but the restaurant and its owners earned a huge place in the hearts of generations of Newberrians. DIMENSIONS WINTER 2017 7
Celebrating 75 Newberry College Women’s League focuses on making a difference for students This year marks the anniversary of the Newberry College Women’s League, a little-known group that has worked tirelessly for the past 75 years to make Newberry College a better place. Founded in 1942, the Women’s League has just one expectation of its members: love for Newberry College and desire to be of service to the campus and its students, faculty and staff. The League functions on donations from individuals, Lutheran congregations across the Carolinas and memorials honoring members or others. Membership is open to anyone (both men and women) but is drawn primarily from local congregations, Newberry employees, alumni and community members.
Small Grants, Big Impact The women’s League focuses on providing smaller grants for a broad range of projects across campus. Departments submit proposals for everything from classroom technology to new shirts for the marching band’s color guard. “Our mission is to make sure that whatever we do directly affects the students,” said Newberry professor and Women’s League president Wanda Neese. “If a professor asks for a new desk for his or her office, it’s not going to happen; but, if it’s a new bookcase for the library that will be used by the students, that’s different.” The group periodically tackles bigger projects. For example, if you’ve ever used a handrail going up or down the entrance stairs of a campus building, you probably have the Women’s League to thank for it. The League also has ongoing commitments, such as keeping the water cooler stocked in Wiles Chapel and providing flowers for baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies. That may seem like a minor financial commitment, but since 1998, the League has given more than $18,000 for numerous 8
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needs in the chapel, such as altar paraments, hymnals and communion vessels. “May we have the foresight not only to visualize but to bring to early realization the opportunity that Newberry College has to take its rightful place as the leading Christian college in the South.” — MRS. J.A. BARRE,
Secretary of the newly formed Newberry College Women’s League in her summation of the group’s first planning on Oct. 9, 1942
“They’re not a huge group of people,” said Rev. Ernie Worman, Newberry campus pastor. “Just tremendous supporters. If I had to buy everything they’ve provided for us, it would take an awful lot of fundraising. With their assistance, I get to focus on students rather than money.”
“In just the past 25 years alone, we have contributed more than $140,000 to the campus and its students,” said Prof. Wanda Neese, current Women’s League president. “We are a mighty force, that’s for sure.” “I would venture to say that we did something for every single building on this campus.”
— MARGARET PAYSINGER,
Women’s League founding member
A subset of the Women’s League, dubbed the Smeltzer Belles, takes care of the public areas of historic Smeltzer Hall. In 1978, they funded a major renovation of the Summerland Room and parlors, which were sorely in need of TLC. Their ongoing support over the years has made the Summerland Room one of the most elegant and sought-after event spaces on campus. The Women’s League was honored with a worship service on April 19, 2017, following their annual member luncheon. The group also was honored as part of Homecoming 2017 festivities.
Join the 75 DRIVE
Give $75 to commemorate 75 years! In celebration of the Newberry College Women’s League 75th anniversary, the 75 DRIVE campaign is raising support for ongoing updates and repairs to Smeltzer Hall and for general campus improvements, including installation of handicap accessible doors, sidewalk repairs and upgrades to public restrooms in widely used campus facilities. For more information, contact Wanda.Neese@newberry.edu To donate, send a check made payable to: Newberry College Women’s League
To learn more about how to get involved with the Women’s League, contact Wanda Neese at wanda. neese@newberry.edu or 803.321.5183.
Dale Brown, Treasurer 6700 Jollystreet Road, Newberry, SC 29108
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Moore’s latest crime fiction earns high profile praise English professor Warren Moore has been quietly building his reputation as a nationally recognized writer of crime fiction, emerging from the shadowy castles and epic battles of the medieval literature of his academic specialty to inhabit the mean streets and self-destructive protagonists of noir fiction.
The list of contributors to the anthologies reads like the Who’s Who of popular fiction, including Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates and Lee Child. Moore’s work in the latest anthology was singled out for praise in a recent issue of the New York Times Book Review. “I’ve always thought that mentions in the NYTBR were for Writers of Stature,” Moore wrote in a recent blog post. “Me, I’m just a guy who writes sometimes. I don’t think I’ll ever be a W of S, but for a guy who writes sometimes, this is pretty heady stuff, and I’m grateful.”
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Along with numerous short stories, Moore’s first novel, “Broken Glass Waltzes,” was published in 2013. His success as a writer (along with fellow crime fiction scholar and writer David Rachels) has raised the profile of Newberry’s Creative Writing minor, creating what he describes as “a crime fiction mecca” at the College. “Whether I’m writing a novel or a short story, my job as a writer is to make the reader want to turn the page,” Moore said. He takes that philosophy to the classroom. There, he said, it’s about keeping the students listening and communicating – and writing.
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Moore’s latest work appears in the anthology “Alive in Shape and Color: 17 Paintings by Great Artists and the Stories They Inspired,” published in December. Moore based his story about a pharmacist with a dark secret on the Salvador Dali painting, “The Pharmacist of Ampurdan Seeking Absolutely Nothing.” His work appeared last year in another art-inspired anthology, “In Sunlight or In Shadow: Stories Inspired by the Paintings of Edward Hopper.”
Me, I’m just a guy who writes sometimes...
Newberrians in New Roles ASSOCIATE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE
RETENTION CHIEF
The Rev. Dr. Christy Wendland has been appointed Associate Dean of the College, serving as the Academic Affairs liaison to faculty committees and coordinating with Institutional Research on the College’s accreditation reporting.
Prof. Gretchen Haskett ‘03 has been appointed Associate Dean for Student Success and Persistence, a newly developed position focused on developing and implementing a world-class student retention program.
NEW VICE PRESIDENT
TEACHING AWARD
Dr. Sidney Parrish, Jr., has been named Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives with responsibility for leading the development, implementation and assessment of the College’s strategic plan and identifying opportunities for expansion and growth.
Newly Named Emeriti
Dr. John Lesaine ‘07, Associate Professor and Chair of Department of Sport Professions, received the Excellence in Teaching Award and a $3,000 professional development grant. The award is given annually by SCICU to one professor at each of the members institutions.
FACULTY ON THE MOVE
As they transition to retirement, three long-serving professors were granted Emeritus status during the May 2017 Commencement ceremonies.
DALE BROWN ‘66
Dale Brown retired as Associate Dean of the College after 26 years of service. She led numerous mission-critical task forces over the years, held a variety of leadership and committee roles in Faculty Senate and was faculty representative to the Board of Trustees. She chaired the Department of English, Literature and Languages for nine years and served as interim chair for both the Humanities and Teacher Education departments.
LEIGHTON HARTZOG
Leighton Hartzog retired as Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Accounting after 15 years of service. He was the driving force in reviving Newberry’s Accounting Program.He served as chair of the Department of Business Administration (2006-2010) and interim chair in the year preceding his retirement.
STEVEN SCHWEIZER
Steven Schweizer retired as Professor of Political Science after 15 years of service. He revived the College’s Political Science program and launched a number of events to give students greater insights into the political system, including Politics Week, Constitution Week and a campuswide voter registration program.
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Men’s Golf Ranked Among Best in the Nation
Celebrating another win on a big season [L to R] Coach Howard Vroon, Ben Thompson, Carlos Leandro, Spencer Skiff, Harry Bolton, Rob Cull and Luke Atack. The Newberry Men’s Golf team wrapped up one of their best seasons in school history with a fifth-place finish at the 2017 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championships. The Newberry Wolves are responsible for three of the five all-time appearances by South Atlantic Conference teams in national championship tournaments. They also are the only SAC program to advance into match play, where they tied their own
conference record for highest finish. The momentum has carried over into the fall with the Wolves tied for the most tournament wins this season (3) and currently ninth in the Golfstat rankings. The spring season kicks off Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, with the Newberry Invitational at Kiawah Island’s famed Ocean Course.
Golfin’ with the Big Dogs
Three Wolves earned a spot in the Golfstat NCAA Division II player rankings with Harry Bolton (#15), Spencer Skiff (#43), and Carlos Leandro (#90) placing among the nation’s elite. Leandro also finished in a tie for 10th place in the 54-hole stroke play portion of the NCAA Championships in May, earning Second Team All-America status and marking the best-ever individual finish by a Newberry men’s golfer.
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Vroon Named Coach of the Year With the phenomenal season his team logged, it’s no surprise that the college golf world is taking notice of Head Men’s Golf Coach Howard Vroon. He was named the Southeast Region Coach of the Year during the 2016-17 season and a finalist for the Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award. “This was a tremendous and memorable year.” Vroon said. “I will never forget it. I’m very thankful to the student-athletes who made it possible; they are the hardest working group of people I know.”
Wolves Add Three New Sports
The Wolves added three new sports this fall – Men’s Lacrosse and Men’s and Women’s Track & Field, bringing 20 the number of NCAA Division II teams at Newberry College to 20. Both are slated to begin competition in spring 2018.
Men’s & Women’s Track & Field After a 76-year hiatus from the lineup of athletic programs, Track returns to Newberry College. Taylor Wiles and James Glenn are two of the student-athletes competing this spring under the leadership of Head Coach Kimour Bruce (pictured center). A 12-time All-American and seven-time national champion at Lincoln University in Missouri, Kimour holds the second fastest 60-meter dash in NCAA Indoor Championship history and earned 4x100-meter relay titles in three of his four years competing at Lincoln.
Men’s Lacrosse Men’s Lacrosse comes to Newberry for the first time in a sport that is quickly growing in popularity throughout the Southeast. Pictured clockwise from top right: Head Coach Nick Cotter, Dylan Mansur, Bradley Chambliss and Kobie Jordan. Nick has several coaching stints to his credit, most recently at Saint Leo University in Florida. He was a three-time All-American at Dowling College for the team’s first-ever NCAA Division II Championship appearance and went on to play professionally in the National Lacrosse League.
Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees Each year, the Newberry College Athletic Hall of Fame honors Newberry alumni and coaches who have made a notable impact on the Newberry College Athletics program. The 2017 class of inductees to the Newberry College Hall of Fame includes Reed Charpia ‘65 (Football, Baseball, Football Coach), Tiffany Johnson Chaplin ‘00 (Women’s Basketball), Alex Kellner ‘02 (Baseball), Bill Murphy ‘67 (Men’s Basketball), and Harold Wheeler ’68-‘72 (Football Coach). Congratulations to all five of these talented Newberriens
Academic All-America
Sam Hall ’18 Football
Senior offensive lineman Sam Hall, a Biology major with a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA, recently became the first student-athlete in school history in any sport named a two-time first team Academic All-American by CoSIDA.
Quincy Kroeschell ’18 Men’s Soccer
Playing 64 of 69 matches and starting 45 consecutive matches, Quincy Kroeschell holds a 3.982 GPA and was named a third team Academic All-American by CoSIDA, the first Newberry soccer player to earn this honor.
Elizabeth Williamson ’17 Tennis
Recording 104 victories in her college career between singles and doubles, Elizabeth Williamson finished college with a 3.97 GPA and was named third team Academic All-American by CoSIDA.
Ben Herring ’18 Baseball
Catcher and designated hitter who led the team in home runs, Ben Herring was named to the CoSIDA Baseball Academic All-America second team.
Jeff Sneed ’17 Baseball
Named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America second team, starting catcher Jeff Sneed signed a contract after graduation to play for the Gary SouthShore Railcats.
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Class Ring Ceremony Celebrates Hard Work and Accomplishment Sixteen Newberry College students and their families gathered at the Dufford Alumni House during Family Weekend in September to participate in the annual Class Ring Ceremony, a demonstration of school pride that is uniquely Newberry. Accompanied by their parents, each student came to the podium to receive their ring from President Scherrens and pose for a keepsake photo. Seniors Devin Blackwell and Brooke Tolbert received special honors as the winners of the Alumni Association Class Ring Award for their submissions to the essay competition describing what a Newberry College class ring means to them and how they plan to serve their alma mater, the church and society after graduation. Pictured (L-R): Front Row: Bethany Cromer, Karly Mims, Tabi Dorsey, Lexi Kahler; Second Row: Courtney Sanders, Brooke Tolbert; Third Row: Hannah Floyd, Sara Koen, Emily McElveen, Kayla Alewine; Fourth Row: Brooks Allen, Katie Pindar; Fifth Row: Zach White, John Mason Reynolds, Ben Herring, Devin Blackwell.
More Pep in Their Step Newberry is working to amp up game day excitement with a focus on swelling the ranks of the Scarlet Spirit, the College’s marching band. Newberry last spring added David M. Santiago to the Music faculty as Director of Athletic Bands. Santiago has been instrumental [pun intended] in the success of the Chapin High School band program, where he served for 31 years. In his first season with the Scarlet Spirit, Santiago has focused on recruiting new band members, particularly working to engage students from across the student body to participate. “I’m working to make marching band an amazing experience for students. Our goal is to bring new energy and excitement to our performances at sporting events throughout the year.” 14
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—David Santiago
2017 Alumni
Association Awards Each year, the Alumni Association proudly
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recognizes alumni and friends for their service to the College, the church and the community. Awards are presented during Homecoming Weekend at the Alumni Association annual meeting. Pictured [L to R] are Mary Grate-Pyos ’81, President-Alumni Association; Eddie Gunn ’71, Chairman-Alumni
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Association Awards Committee, award recipient and President Maurice Scherrens. From Top to Bottom: 1. Alumni Distinguished Service Award
STEPHEN M. CREECH ’72 Sumter, SC
2. The Noah & Pansy Derrick Outstanding
Friend of the College Award RAYMOND L. AND JULIE E. HENDRIX Columbia, SC
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The Phillip T. Kelly, Jr. Outstanding Young Alumni Award BRANDON GANTT ’08 Lexington, SC 3. The Thomas A. Epting Outstanding
Alumni Award L. WAYNE PEARSON ’70 Isle of Palms, SC
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Football and Tailgates and Friends, Oh My!
Thousands of alumni and friends returned to campus for Homecoming Weekend 2017, themed “There’s No Place Like Homecoming,” to celebrate the excitement of being a part of the Newberry College family and reconnecting with classmates and friends.
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Miss your Newberry Classmates? Want to reconnect? The 2018 Newberry College Alumni Directory can help you do just that! Watch for postcards and emails in the new year from PCI, our publishing partner, with instructions about how to update your information so you can stay connected.
50 YEARS & COUNTING!
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Class Notes
1930s
J.W. “Whinny” Ingram ’35 was posthumously named a member of the 2017 class of coaches to be inducted into the SC Football Coaches Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place Dec. 8, 2017, in Myrtle Beach, SC.
1950s
Clarence Derrick ’54 and Rose (Martens) Derrick ’54 recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. The Rev. Henri Bishop ’55 and Carolyn Crooks Bishop celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 2, 2017, with a reception given by their children at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC. Instead of gifts, guests brought more than 300 pounds of non-perishable food items and $300 in checks to be given to the Community Food Centers in their honor.
1960s Dr. William Dufford ‘49 was honored during the annual Dufford Diversity and Inclusion Week, an event he has sponsored for the past five years to support Newberry College’s efforts to promote appreciation for diversity and create a campus culture that values and respects every person. Dufford helped make history in 1969 as the high school administrator responsible for integrating the Sumter school system. The event included a documentary video screening of some of the pivotal events in Dufford’s career as an influential educator and advocate for social justice. Dufford also signed copies of his newly published book, “My Tour Through the Asylum: A Southern Integrationist’s Memoir.” Drawing the book title and themes from nineteenthcentury statesman James Louis Petigru’s infamous assessment that South Carolina was “too small to be a republic and too big to be an insane asylum,” the book recounts the possibilities that unfold when people work through their differences toward a common good.
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Billy ’67 and Susan (Mallaby) Arnold ’67 celebrated their 50th anniversary in the Caribbean with classmates Chip ’68 and Julie (Snedecor) Shealy ’67. The Arnold’s have relocated to Mt Juliet, TN. Both Bill and Susan are enjoying retirement and being near their children and grandchildren. Cathie (Hill) Hartzog ’67 retired after 37 years in education, including the last 13 years as principal at Gallman Elementary School in Newberry, SC. She and her husband reside in Prosperity, SC. They have three daughters, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. John Long ’67 retired as a financial advisor with Edward Jones. He enjoys playing duplicate bridge and traveling with his wife, Bess. They reside in Pawleys Island, SC.
1970s
Mike Davenport ’70 retired in 2011 as market executive for First Community Bank in Newberry after a 38-year career in the banking industry. He and his wife, Katie, enjoy living the “lake life” in the house they built at Lake Murray. Mike still spends plenty of time in Newberry, especially to attend football and basketball games. Dr. Craig Rhyne ’70 recently retired after a 30-year career practicing dentistry. He and his wife, Linda (Smith) ’72, this year completed their dream home and Craig is now filling his time with volunteer work, reading, visiting the grandchildren and enjoying life.
Ron Dockery ’71 is a member of the Team USA Duathlon Team and recently competed in the World Duathlon Championships in Penticton, Canada. The duathlon consists of a 5K run, 20K bike and 2.5K run. Hal Derrick ’73 was elected as the national president for Lutheran Men in Mission (LMM) at the tri-annual LMM Assembly held on July 20-21, 2017, in Minneapolis, MN. Hal has been active with his local Lutheran congregational men’s ministry since the mid-70s and involved at the national level with LMM since 2002. Hall has served on the national LMM Development Council since 2010 and on the national LMM Board since 2012. He currently serves as the North Carolina LMM president for the Smoky Mountain Conference, on the Board of the North Carolina Home Mission Foundation and as the investment advisor for Grace Foundation. Hal and his wife, Ruthie (Andrews) ’76, live in Flat Rock, NC, where they moved when he retired after a 40-year career with the Farm Credit System and the Farm Credit Administration in Fairfax, Va. They have two grown children and three granddaughters. Hal and Ruthie are lifelong Lutherans and both are active members of Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville, where they serve in several ministries at the church. 1
1. Hal Derrick ‘73 Tommy Hamrick ’73 was inducted into the Shaggers Hall of Fame in 2017. He was previously inducted into the Shag DJ Hall of Fame in 1998. Rick Hawkins ’74 was elected to the Colleton Center’s Board of Directors. Based in Walterboro, SC, the Colleton Center is renovating and preserving the Hampton Street School to develop a premiere arts and civic center to sponsor and present arts and educational performances and events and to provide low-cost studio space for the use of artists in pursuing their chosen media, all to serve the interests and talents of the diverse Lowcountry residents and visitors. Tim Oswald ’74 retired as principal at Gilbert Elementary School after
2. David Reames ‘75 25 years with the school and 41 years in public education. The Rev. Carolyn (Jones) Hellerich ’75 is the senior pastor of Central Lutheran Church in Yakima, WA. David Reames ’75 retired in 2016 from Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN, after more than 36 years of service. During his time at Eastman, David served as a process development chemist, a manufacturing supervisor, a development group leader and a project portfolio manager. In his last three assignments, he was director of Technical Service of Fibers Technology, and finally of Analytical Support. David and his wife, Laura, plan to remain in Kingsport. You can reach him at reamesdc@gmail.com. 2
Miriam (Eleazer) Fisher ‘59 was elected to the International Inner Wheel Board of Directors, joining 15 other women from around the world in this prestigious position. Inner Wheel International is one of the largest Women’s service organizations in the world and is present in more than 100 nations. The organization works to promote true friendship, encourage the ideal of personal service and foster international understanding. She previously served as president of Inner Wheel USA and is currently benefactor trustee of Inner Wheel USA Foundation, Inc., which works with Hanger Clinics to provide myoelectric upper limb prostheses for children. Miriam and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Carl Fisher, live in Matthews, NC. They have four children and eight grandchildren, and are active members of Christ Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC. DIMENSIONS WINTER 2017 19
Debra (Reichert) Weathers ’75 has been promoted to Global Lead for Sanofi Group – Learning Center of Expertise. She is responsible for the enterprise-wide change and communication activities related to the roll-out of a centralized learning management system as part of Human Resources, People and Leadership Development. She divides her time between offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey and Paris, France. Debbie received her Master of Science in Organizational Development and Leadership in 2015 from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. The Rev. Dr. Billy Lowe ’77 celebrated his 25th anniversary as senior pastor at Cherryville First Presbyterian Church in Cherryville, NC. One of the guest preachers for this month-long celebration included The Rev. Douglas Franklin Strickland ’78. Mary (Higgins) Evans ‘78 retired from the United States Navy as a Lt. Commander. She is an ACE-certified personal trainer and currently volunteers as a fitness instructor with Berkeley Seniors, Inc., in Moncks Corner, SC. Tim Mahoney ’78, the chief marketing officer at Chevrolet for the past four years, was named Automotive Marketer of the Year by MediaPost. He is responsible for executing Chevrolet’s brand platform, “Find New Roads,” and for overall coordination of GM’s global marketing operations. Chevrolet is one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries. One juror praised the company’s brand management, noting that Chevrolet has been,
“the model of consistency in the messaging across all channels. Their imagery has improved as has their retail sales at a time when many of the industry have turned to fleet.” In 2016, Chevrolet grew retail market share in the U.S. faster than any full-line automotive brand, with total sales up 5 percent to more than 2.1 million cars, trucks and crossovers. Robin (Riley) Viard ’79 retired from Barnwell School District 45 in Barnwell, SC, after 37 years in education as a Physical Education teacher and elementary teacher at schools in Barnwell, Blackville and Orangeburg. She recently celebrated the arrival of her first grandchild and is thoroughly enjoying her retirement.
1980s
Dr. Sonny Hardman ’81, professor of Pathology at AU/UGA Medical Partnership, and his colleague, Mandi Murph, PhD, associate professor in the College of Pharmacy and Drug Discovery at UGA have been awarded a funding grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health for their ongoing research on identifying molecular mechanisms attributable to premalignant changes in the etiology of malignant melanoma. David Lipsey ’82 was inducted into the Union County High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 22, 2017. Copey Copleston ’83 and Affluence Financial Group received the Legacy PCG Team of the Year Award through MassMutual for 2016. The team captured Absolute Growth Leader Team of the
3. Copey Copleston ‘83 Year honors in recognition of their highest absolute total FY-GDC growth over the team’s compensation benchmarks. Copey and Affluence Financial Group are based in Charleston, SC. 3 Mary Lynn Tolleson ’83 joined Derrick, Stubbs, & Stith, LLP in June 2017. George Franklin ’85 is a hometown insurance agent. He and his wife, Donna, have been married for 28 years and have raised three Wolves: Faith (Franklin) Felix `12, Emily Noel Franklin ‘15 and Rachel Anne Franklin ’19. Terry Jones ’86 currently serves as assistant superintendent of Administrative and Support Services for the Carroll County School System in Carrollton, GA. Col. Patricia Sellers (Ret.) ’87 was selected for the 2016 Women in Defense-Michigan (WID-MI) Excellence in Leadership Award. This prestigious award recognizes women who have
Dick Roberts ‘65 was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority for his distinguished record of dedication and service to both the State Education Assistance Authority and the state of North Carolina. Dick impacted the organization and the state by launching the North Carolina 529 College Saving Plan, serving on the Principal Fellows Commission and serving on the Board of Directors for more than 27 years. He’s in good company with other honorees. Former recipients of the award include Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, George Jones and Dean Smith.
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Terrace, FL, replacing interim pastor The Rev. Edward Benoway `69. Dr. Cynthia (Salley) Nicholson ’92 recently received the Evelyn Reid Syphax Creative Expression Award for Outstanding Graduate Writer from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She is currently an associate professor of English at Chowan University where she served as chair of the Department of Language and Literature and Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
4. Darby Atkins ‘93
5. Dr. Chris Burkett ‘93
made significant contributions to U.S. defense and national security throughout their careers. Sellers was honored at the WID-MI Eighth Annual Black Tie Gala, a masquerade ball held at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, MI. Over her 28-year Army career, Sellers served in a variety of operational units in the United States, Germany, Korea and Iraq. Highly decorated, including the Legion of Merit and two Bronze Star Medals, she led units from platoon leader to battalion command level as well as serving on the Army Staff. Sellers retired from the Army in 2015 and is currently the business development manager for tracked combat vehicles, robotics, and autonomous systems at General Dynamics Land Systems.
Wes Poole ’90 was hired as interim director of the Performing Arts Institute at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School in Kingston, PA. PAI is a summer performing arts program that includes instrumental, vocal, dance and theater instruction for middle and high school students. His wife, Christine Charette Poole ’93, also is employed at Wyoming Seminary. Wes and Christine recently moved back to the Kingston area after several years living in Malverne, NY. They have two children, Ian (14) and Julia (13).
1990s
Jimmy Hiott ’90 was named CEO of Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, SC.
Shane Vickery ’90 retired as Director of Bands at Westside High School in Anderson, SC. He spent more than 25 years directing bands throughout the state, including the past 21 years at Westside. The Rev. Eric Friedrichs ’91 is now leading the congregation at Christ Our Redemeer Lutheran Church in Temple
Darby Adkins ’93 played lead guitar for the Michael Tracy Band when they opened for Bon Jovi Feb. 8, 2017, in Greenville, SC. 4 Dr. Chris Burkett ’93 recently joined the College of Education at the University of South Carolina as the director of the Office of Clinical Experiences. He was recently recognized with the Exemplary Service to the Teaching Profession Award from the South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators. 5 Willis Fortson ’93 recently became director of Training and Professional Development at The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy in Greenville, SC. Sunshine House has more than 130 Early Child Care facilities spanning nine states. Tim Worst ’93 is now the head of Law Enforcement Sales and Internet Sales for Rally Point Tactical in Virginia Beach, VA. He previously worked for 20 years in insurance claims.
Bill Eargle ’68 proves it’s never too late to learn! He recently enrolled at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education where he is pursuing a doctoral degree in Organizational Change and Leadership. He also is proud to announce that his son, Dr. David Eargle, has accepted a teaching position with the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Lt. Col. Jon Teske ’94 recently was promoted in both his civilian and military careers. With 21 years in military service, Teske serves in the 75th (TS) Brigade, West Palm Beach, FL, where he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. Jon also was promoted to assistant superintendent of Operations for the Indian River County School District. He leaves his beloved Citrus Elementary after serving as the principal for 12 years. Jon, his wife, Becky, and their four children live in Vero Beach. He hopes all his children will attend Newberry College! Heath Branham ’95 recently was named principal at Gilbert Elementary School, replacing Tim Oswald ’74. Fr. Dan Wagner ’95 became priest at Canterbury Espiscopal Church in Aiken, SC, beginning March 1, 2017. He is the fifth priest to serve Canterbury Episcopal. Jodi (Williams) Irvin ’96 recently relocated to Matthews, NC, with her husband, Lt. Col. Bill Irvin, and their children, Will (8) and Carson (6). Jodi is an employee relations executive with Bank of America, leading the Employee Relations Initiative team focused on regulatory responses and initiatives. Rico Cannon ’97 was inducted into the Easley High School Athletic Hall of Fame at a ceremony held Oct. 6, 2017.
2000s
Dr. Wendy (Goodale) Crotwell ’00 works as an elementary district
6. Courtney Giles ‘00 intervention specialist for grades K-2 in Richland School District Two. Courtney (Southard) Giles ’00 and her husband, Martin, are thrilled to announce their adoption of Maggie Grace (3) and Maddox Rutledge (1). Maggie and Maddox join older brother, Marcus, to complete their family. Courtney was recently named as the development specialist for March of Dimes for Spartanburg County, SC, where she focuses on fundraising and corporate partnership development. The March of Dimes holds a special place for her family as her oldest son was the 2016 Spartanburg County Ambassador Child. 6 Aubrey Mosley ’02 was named to the South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2017 for her standout careers in both volleyball and golf. Mosley earned six all-South Atlantic Conference awards between her
7. Aubrey Mosley ‘02 volleyball and golf careers and was the 2002 South Atlantic Conference Champion in golf. She earned first team all-SAC honors in volleyball in 2003 and in golf in 2002. She holds the Newberry volleyball records for most matches played, most games played and most assists. 7 Derrick Price ’02 was awarded the Daughters of the Colonial Wars Second Place National Social Studies Teacher of the Year. The Rev. Elise Scott ’02 was ordained at Ballard First Lutheran Church in Seattle, WA, on Feb. 11, 2017. Deanna (Senn) Wilbanks ’02 was awarded the Deacon Livingston Award by the Newberry County Sheriff’s Department for going the extra mile and exemplifying humanitarian qualities and assistance to the public.
John Paul Whitaker ’74 was honored by the Rotary Club of Newberry as the 2016-2017 Rotarian of the Year. Whitaker was recognized for his involvement in the Newberry community and for his commitment to upholding the highest professional standards within the local community and the Rotary organization. As the Rotarian of the Year, Whitaker will continue to promote Rotary’s values of uniting people under the banner of service to others. Pictured L to R: Rotary President Scott Cain, Gordon Henry, John Paul Whitaker, Cynthia Whitaker and Rotary President-Elect Kimberly Kitchens.
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service through the American College of Healthcare Executives. Josh Stepp ’07 accepted a job as running backs coach at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA.
9. Tonique Frasier ‘08
8. Jamie Wessinger ‘04 Amy (Perry) Price ’03 was recognized many times this past year for her work in the classroom, including SC DHEC’s Rising Star Teacher, Lexington Soil and Water Conservation Teacher of the Year, River Bluff High School Teacher of the Year, The Environmental Education Association Teacher of the Year, and South Carolina Wildlife Magazine April edition featured teacher. Jamie Wessinger ’04 was named teacher of the year at Newberry High School for 2017-18. He and his wife, Misty, are the proud parents of Emmy Lane Wessinger, born April 18, 2017. 8 Reggie Wicker ’04 and Newberry Elementary School, where he serves as principal, were recognized by the South Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for creating a school culture that exemplifies the tenets of The Whole Child Initiative (Healthy, Safe, Supported, Challenged, Engaged).
Billy Alm ’05 was named head baseball coach at Polk County High School in Columbus, NC. Blake DuBose ’05 was named to Columbia Business Monthly’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under list. Erica (Greer) Lybrand ’06 was made a partner in her law firm, Rogers Townsend & Thomas PC, in January 2017. She practices real estate litigation, with an emphasis on resolving disputes associated with title to real property. Wyatt Chocklett ’07 was named chief operating officer at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota in Florida, where he will be responsible for overseeing day to day operations of the hospital. Previously, Wyatt was COO at TriStar Horizon Medical Center, a 157-bed regional medical center in Dickson, TN, where he led the approval process for the area’s first level II neonatal ICU and oversaw the renovation of the hospital’s emergency room. He was part of the Young Leaders Council in Tennessee and donated many hours of community
Tonique Frasier ’08 is currently the head girl’s basketball coach at North Springs High School in Sandy Springs, GA. Her team qualified for the 2017 state playoffs for possibly the first time in school history (records going back 30 years have no mention of a playoff appearance). 9 Lindsay Gifford ’08 was recently named the 2017 Lowcountry Young Professional of the Year by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. She also is serving as the president of the Junior Service League of Beaufort for 2017-18. Travis Howard ’08 was recognized by the Pacific Coast League as the 2017 Turf Manager of the Year. Having served as the assistant groundskeeper last year, he just completed his first year as head groundskeeper for the El Paso Chihuahuas, the AAA affiliate for the San Diego Padres. Amanda (Price) Ketten ’08 and Jamie Ketten ’09 welcomed their daughter, Olivia Louise (Olive), on July 24, 2017. Olive joins big brother, Wellington Lee, who will be two years old in November. Marie (Waxel) Scott ’08 is the 4 p.m. news anchor for KSLA News 12 in Shreveport, LA.
Joseph Vaughn ’83 is helping the Los Angeles Unified School District make big strides in achieving financial self-sufficiency in its food service operations. That’s a lot to swallow considering LAUSD feeds breakfast, lunch and dinner to more than 665,000 students at 1,100 schools, roughly 132 million meals a year. After one year on the job as Food Services Director for one of the nation’s largest school populations, Joseph has reduced costs by $33 million compared to last year and says he’s about 60 percent of the way toward the goal of making the district’s food service operations self-sustaining.
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Keith James ’09 was hired as community life manager at Point University, where he oversees five professional staff, 18 resident assistants and manages all on-campus housing. Chauncey McElheney ’09 was named Clover High School’s Teacher of the Year for the 2016-17 academic year. Chauncey teaches Social Studies and has been with the Clover School District for four of his eight years in education. Zigmond Osby ’09 and Jennifer Channel Gallman were married Aug. 26, 2017, at Cumberland United Methodist Church. Elizabeth Shuler ’09 married Aaron Wood on Dec. 10, 2016, in Orangeburg, SC. Members of the wedding party included Brittany (Grooms) Rogers ’08, Amanda (Price) Ketten ’08 and Drew Shuler ’11. 10
2010s
Harry Cabaniss ’11 was named head football coach at Mauldin High School in Greenville, SC. Carla Camak Galphin ’11 and Andrew James Waxel ’11 were married Oct. 8, 2017, in Nashville, TN. Members of the wedding party included Marie (Waxel) Scott ’08, Lori Koon ’12, John Thomas Altman ’11, Andrew Shuler ’11, and Travis Tourville ’11. 11 Ashley Harmon ’11 and Thomas Berryhill ‘10 were married Sept. 3, 2016, in Simpsonville, SC.
10. Elizabeth Shuler ‘09 Kayce (Fraser) Jarman ’11 and William M. Jarman ’11 welcomed a son, Logan Mason, into the world on April 9, 2017. 12 Marc Regier ’11 was hired as operations manager for the Greer Commission of Public Works after nine years with the City of Newberry. Brenda (Vancil) Snelgrove ’11 is a crime scene investigator with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office. She married Jesse Snelgrove Oct. 1, 2016. Corey Bedenbaugh ’12 was recently named Pelion Middle School’s Teacher of the Year where he has served for four years teaching seventh grade Social Studies. Justin Blomdahl ’12 started a new role with the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments serving seniors of the Waccamaw Region. He is engaged to Lindsey Hollingsworth ’12.
11. Carla Camak Galphin ‘11 & Andrew James Waxel ‘11 Samantha Dorsey v12 recently started a new job as an associate attorney with Goodman McDuffey, LLP in Atlanta, GA, practicing insurance defense. Chris Duncan ’12 married Pamela Sarbok on Feb. 25, at Wintergreen Woods in Lexington, SC. Evan Goldman ’12 earned his aeronautical rating and wings as a combat systems officer in the United States Air Force in June 2017. Ashton Koon ’12 and Shaw James ’13 were married Dec. 3, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Irmo, SC. Members of the wedding party included Sara James ’15, Victoria Kimbrell ‘12 and Corri Duke ‘11. Bob James ’79 is the father of the groom. Ashton is employed with Lexinton School District Two, while Shaw works for Thermaflo Engineering.
Ivory (Williams) Mathews `96 was recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs with the Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement for her efforts to end homelessness for 135 veteran families. She is the executive director of the Greenville Housing Authority in Greenville, SC. The award is bestowed on individuals and organizations that provide exceptional service to homeless veterans and contribute to breaking the cycle of chronic homelessness among veterans. Servant leadership is nothing new to Ivory. As a Newberry graduating senior, she received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, which honors one woman of the graduating class who exemplifies outstanding character and service to others.
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included Amanda Darnell ’13, Meredith Barfield ’13, Alex Cromer ’16, Anne Winters ’17 and Billie Harper ’18 as members of the wedding party. The wedding was directed by Jessica Beam ’12, assisted by Meagan Baytes ’13. Special guests included Lindsey Patton ’16 and Mary Greco ’17. 13 Erin Buie ’15 and Braden Carter ’14 were married on June 24, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Orangeburg, SC. Members of the wedding party included Jordyn Tourville ’16, McKenzie Best ’15, Sara James ’15, and Sloane Young ’15.
12. Logan Jarman Martin O’Neal ’12 and Jacqueline Diana Sutton were married in May 2013. They celebrated the birth of their son, William Martin O’Neal, born Sept. 28, 2014. Martin is employed with ATD in Florence, SC, and is a Mason (Lodge #87) and Shriner (Omar Temple). Matt Campbell ’13, former Wolves golfer, qualified for the 117th US Open Golf Championship Golf Tournament in Erin, WI, earning one of the 156 spots in the tournament. In the sectional qualifier, Campbell finished in 5th place out of 80 participants. Gryff Carosiello ’13 graduated from Duke Divinity School in May 2016 with a Master of Divinity degree. He has since been commissioned as a provisional elder in the United Methodist Church of South Carolina to serve as an associate pastor at Covenant United Methodist Church in Greer, SC.
13. Kristy Brecht ‘15 Lauren Veres ’13 was hired as marketing coordinator at DuBose Web Group, which is owned by Blake DuBose ’05. Marley Ott ’14 was married to Thomas Myers on July 15, 2017, at Branchville United Methodist Church in Branchville, SC. Members of the wedding party included Heely (Ott) Wyatt ’14, Summer Lane ’15, Rebecca Scott ’15 and Walker Wyatt ’13. Adam Roberts ’14 graduated from Elon University School of Law on May 20, 2017. Kate Roper ’14 graduated from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at MUSC and is now employed at Newberry Memorial Hospital.
Noel Franklin ’15 is in her third year at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. Kaitlynn Pacholke ’15 was named an assistant coach for the University of Evansville’s women’s basketball team. Previously, she worked as a graduate assistant with the University of Florida. Jeff Vesta ’15 was promoted to head wrestling coach at Labette Community College in Parsons, KS. Alexis Carrillo ’16 was named Women’s Region Coach of the Year (3A) in her first year as head women’s soccer coach at Mid-Carolina High School.
Kristy Brecht ’15 and Jaime Jackson were married Oct. 1, 2016, at Homeplace Bed and Breakfast in Lancaster, SC. Kaitlyn Willard ’16 served as the maid of honor at the couple’s wedding, which also
Sloan O’Dell Mayer and her husband, Nathan, thought their dream of parenthood was shattered when Sloan was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that would be life-threatening to both her and the baby. That’s when her sister, Sara O’Dell May ’09, stepped in. With the agreement of her husband, Justin, Sara served as their surrogate, blessing the couple with their adorable baby girl, Willow. The TODAY show caught wind of their story and invited the family to New York City for an appearance on the national morning program. Their mom, former Newberry staffer and recent graduate, Kim O’Dell ‘17, proudly watched from the green room with the rest of the family. DIMENSIONS WINTER 2017 25
Chelsea Ellisor ’16 is a nurse at Newberry County Memorial Hospital. She recently received the inaugural DAISY Award, an international award that recognizes nurses for the care they provide to patients every day. Chelsea was nominated by a patient she cared for during his recovery from knee surgery. Jesse Harmon ’16 married Brooke Livingston on June 17, 2017, at The Farm at Ridgeway in Ridgeway, SC. Chandler Hendrix ’16 is enrolled in the Master of Accountancy program at the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business. She was the recipient of the J.T. Brittingham, Sr. Scholarship Award. Marshall Rentz ’16 was named assistant baseball coach at Colleton County High School where he will serve with head coach Jermale Paige ’14. Mario Stojkoski ’16 was hired as an assistant men’s soccer coach at Wofford College. Evan DeGrazia ’17 qualified for the Staal
Foundation Open, a Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada event. This is his fourth consecutive year qualifying and he plans on turning pro shortly after the event.
1950s
1930s
Edward Ellerbe Summer ’53, August 25, 2016
In Memoriam
Phyllis Medora Dowdle Jackson ’39, October 17, 2016
1940s
Stone Veronee ’43, December 11, 2016 Eulalia Buford Bagnal ’44, May 13, 2017 Warren F. Burstrom ’44, December 3, 2016 Grace Miriam Ellenberg ’44, November 29, 2016 Ruby Maude Sterling Summer ’44, June 24, 2017 Florence Shealy Addison ’45, September 3, 2017
Walter Marsh Burckhalter ’51, April 18, 2017 James C. “Boss” Mills ’51, April 1, 2017 Imogene Counts Smith ’53, May 15, 2017
Bobby A. Gilliam ’54, December 18, 2016 Jean McElveen Abreo ’57, May 4, 2017 James Ferrell “Pete” Stoudemire ’57, January 16, 2017
1960s
Benjamin Oliver “Bob” Burnett ’60, April 24, 2017 James Suddath “Jim” Corley, Jr. ’60, May 9, 2017 Julian Laverne “Billy” Hicks ’60, September 12, 2017 Julius Lee Leary ’60, December 4, 2016
Hampton Thad Ott ’47, April 3, 2017
Jack Stanley Ross ’60, August 13, 2017
Nelson B. Connelly, Sr. ’48, February 20, 2017
Arthur Backman Cook ’61, October 11, 2017
Julia Nichols Higgins ’49, April 8, 2017
The Rev. William “Bill” Bryan Kyzer, Sr. ’61, July 2, 2017
Nell P. McCreery ’49, November 29, 2016
Dean Hutto ’11 and his wife, Sara, were recognized for their contributions to agriculture and the community at the National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress held February in Greenville, SC. Dean is a fifth-generation farmer who joined dad and brother in full-time farming after graduating from Newberry. He has since been a vocal advocate for the agricultural community, testifying before the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee about how farmers were affected by the devastating flood of 2015 and inviting legislators and news media to tour his farm to bring home the reality of the damage to their crops. He was named a 2016 Government Relations All-Star by South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation for going above and beyond in supporting famers and agriculture. Steven Arango ‘16, a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and a law student at the University of Alabama, developed a unique program to support veterans on campus. He created a program to establish special parking privileges to honor UA military veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in combat. Working with the UA Transportation Services department, Steven created a special campus parking space reserved exclusively for UA students and employees who have received the Purple Heart. PHOTO: Steven (center) was joined by UA Purple Heart veterans from World War II, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan at the unveiling ceremony in August.
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William “Billy” Ulmer Weeks, Jr. ’61, December 9, 2016 Henry Edward McCullough ’62, August 20, 2016
1980s
Lisa Adams Richardson ’81, June 27, 2017 Robert E. Odom ’83, November 17, 2016
Jimmy Harrison Alewine ’63, September 18, 2017
Brian Everett Carlow ’89, March 17, 2017
William Henry Groce, III ’64, January 17, 2017
Forrest Newman Matthews ’90, August 21, 2017
Gary Thomas-Harris, Jr., July 16, 2016 Reba Hawkins Weisner, December 12, 2016
Honorary Degree
1990s
The Honorable Ramon Schwartz, Jr., June 30, 2017
George Hallman Sligh, Jr. ’66, June 18, 2017
Attended
Dr. Raymond Morris Bost, Former President July 10, 2017
Lanny M. Pigg ’67, July 8, 2017
Geraldine Bickley Ellison, December 22, 2016
Charles Edward Lee ’68, February 4, 2017 Linda Carol Griffin ’69, March 24, 2017 James W. Johnson ’69, February 17, 2017 James McClung Ring ’69, March 26, 2017
1970s
Roger Dale Cox ’71, March 28, 2017 Catherine “Cathy” Keels Griffith ’74, November 29, 2017 Thomas Odom Bodie ’76, August 15, 2017
William D. “Bill” Amis, January 18, 2017
M. Chester Hawkins, December 19, 2016 Aline Martens Hutchinson, January 12, 2017 William Allen Jennings, March 10, 2017 Patrecia Bayman Minges, January 7, 2017 Alfred Prichard “Al” Niver, April 25, 2017 Horace Davenport Padgett, December 11, 2016 William Taylor Thayer, February 8, 2017
Faculty & Staff
William Frank Cantrell, Faculty January 6, 2017 Hal Kohn, Former Trustee December 25, 2016 Majorie Elizabeth “Betty” Borom Miller, Faculty December 2, 2016 Dorothy Bickley Metts, Staff July 25, 2017 IN MEMORIAM
If you know of Newberry College alumni or former faculty and staff who have passed and are not recorded here or if you learn of others in the coming months, please let us know. If possible, provide a copy of the obituary or funeral bulletin to the Office of Alumni Relations. PLEASE SEND CLASS NOTES, ADDRESS CHANGES & CORRESPONDENCE TO
Office of Alumni Relations Jeff Wicker ’02
alumni.relations@newberry.edu
Drive with School Pride
Christmas Keepsake Ornaments Still Available!
Did you know? The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offers a Newberry College personalized license plate for your car or truck.
The Newberry College Alumni Association this fall commissioned a limited-edition Christmas ornament to commemorate the Wolves football team clinching the 2016 South Atlantic Conference Championship. A small supply of the 3” x 3” ornaments, $12 each, are still available. Contact Jeffrey.Wicker@newberry.edu to order.
Plates are $70 every two years in addition to your vehicle registration fees. Even better, a portion of the specialty plate fee goes to support the Newberry College scholarship fund. This plate is available for cars or light trucks (empty weight of 9,000 pounds or less and a gross vehicle weight of 11,000 pounds or less). To order or learn more, go to: www.scdmvonline.com Click on “Vehicle Owners” and select “License Plates”
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Spring 2018 Events JANUARY
MON 15
MLK Day Celebration African American Alumni Chapter Event Campus FEBRUARY
APRIL
TUE 3 8:00 pm
Woodwinds/Vocal Showcase Recital Alumni Music Center
FRI 6 10 am
Honors Convocation Wiles Chapel
MON 9 7:30 pm
Jazz Combo Concert Alumni Music Center
FRI 16
SCMEA Event/Columbia Area Social Columbia, SC
SAT 17
Science Olympiad (Grades 6-9)
THU 22
WED 11 8:00 pm
Woodwinds & Guitar Chamber Ensembles Concert Alumni Music Center
Lexington Area Women’s Social Lexington, SC
SAT 14
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Alumni Games Smith Road Complex
SAT 24
6:30 pm
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Alumni Day & Lettermen’s Club Winter Social Campus
Jazz on the Lawn Alumni Music Center
TUES 27 7:30 pm
Wind Ensemble Concert Wiles Chapel
TUE 17 7:30 pm
Brass and Percussion Chamber Ensembles Concert Alumni Music Center
THU 19 7:30 pm
Wind Ensemble Concert Wiles Chapel
SUN 22 3:00pm
Newberry Chamber Orchestra Concert Newberry Opera House
TUE 24 8:00 pm
Newberry College Singers & Madrigals Concert Wiles Chapel
WED 25 4 pm
Lookin’ Sharp Improv Team Performance Wiles Chapel
MARCH
SAT 3 1:00 pm
Newberry College Jazz Festival Wiles Chapel
MON 5 - FRI 9
Spring Break
THUR 15 7:00 pm
Women Composer’s Concert Alumni Music Center
SAT 17
Science Olympiad (Grades 9-12)
MON 19 – 2nd Annual Religious Diversity Week THU 22 Chaplain’s Office THU 22
Paint and Pour Newberry, SC
FRI 23 – SAT-24
Delta Mu 50th Reunion info: kdnewberryalumni@gmail.com
MON 26 – Smokey Joe’s Café Musical Revue WED 28 Wiles Theatre WED 28
Speaking the Truth to Power “Sophie Scholl, The White Rose Resistance and Heroes in the Fight for Human Rights Today.” Featuring author, lecturer and pioneer in the creation of holocaust museums Dr. Jud Newborn.
MAY
THU 3 6:00 pm
John Bachman Society Celebration Gnann Center Center for Teacher Education
8:00 pm
Jazz Big Band Graduation Concert Newberry Opera House
SAT 5 11:00 am
Baccalaureate Wiles Chapel
2:00 pm
Commencement Eleazer Arena JUNE
SUN 10 – Called to the Common Good: A Summer Theological SUN 17 Institute for High School Youth 11:00 am
For students in grades 10, 11 and 12. Details at www.newberry.edu/CommonGood oremailmuller.center@newberry.edu or call 803.321.5215
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DIMENSIONS WINTER 2017
the last word
CREATING SOMETHING SPECIAL As 2017 draws to a close, we are filled with appreciation and gratitude for the many blessings of the year. The Lord truly has looked upon Newberry College with great favor. Something special is happening at Newberry College. As you have seen in this issue, Newberry College has logged one of its best years ever with a phenomenal 20 percent increase in the entering class and headcount climbing to a record-high 1,190 students. Amid these milestones, we’re also building our first residence hall in 10 years. Something special is happening at Newberry College.
Dr. Maurice Scherrens, President
“The world needs a new breed of leader and we can answer that call. We can make a difference. By doing so we will, indeed, create something special at Newberry College – and in the world.”
Our record-breaking growth is catching national attention. We landed the #17 spot in the U.S. News and World Report rankings for Best Regional Colleges and earned high marks for value and affordability, ranking #7 for Best Value and #3 for Least Debt at graduation. Results like this require relentless effort applied every day by dedicated faculty and staff aided by the support of our alumni and friends. We’re achieving these results because something special is happening at Newberry College. Our vision is to become one of the best small private colleges in the South rooted in the liberal arts and supplementing our core degree offerings with outstanding professional programs in the health sciences, business, sport management and education, with full-time enrollment of to 1,300 by 2020. We’re confident about achieving our vision because something special is happening at Newberry College. We’re proud to be a “game changer” for many of our students. Forty percent are first generation college students; 35 percent are minority students and 55 percent are student-athletes. Out-of-state enrollment accounts for 25 percent of the student population and international student enrollment has climbed to 4 percent. It’s a great blend of students helping us create something special at Newberry. We are proud to embrace diversity and inclusivity, creating a culture of generosity, empathy, compassion and humility, and working to end hatred, racism, discrimination and injustice. By creating a thirst for learning, we can create a climate of open-mindedness that values the peaceful resolution of conflict. The world needs a new breed of leader and we can answer that call. We can make a difference. By doing so we will, indeed, create something special at Newberry College – and in the world. Sincerely,
Dr. Maurice Scherrens President
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Homecoming 2018 October 26-28
Newberry College vs. Wingate Class of 1968 (Golden Newberrians 50 Year Reunion) Class of 1993 (25 Year Reunion) Class of 2008 (10 Year Reunion)
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