CLASS NOTES Friends Thomas A. “Gus” Arrendale III, chairman of the Piedmont College Board of Trustees, received the National Humanitarian Medal from the American Humane Association for his work as president of poultry producer Springer Mountain Farms. The AHA commended the company’s commitment to the humane treatment farm animals. Springer Mountain Farms produces chickens raised on a vegetarian diet without the use of antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones.
Congratulations to eight Clarke County School District ‘Teachers of the Year’ who have Piedmont school ties: Laura Allen (MAT ’01) Cleveland Road Elementary School
James Eugene (Gene) Sutherland Sr. of Jonesboro, a member of the Piedmont Board of Trustees, has been named to the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority by Gov. Nathan Deal. Sutherland is chairman of the board of Sutherland’s Foodservice, Inc. and currently serves on the governing board of Woodward Academy, AgriTrust of Georgia, Georgia Agribusiness Council, and the Atlanta Produce Dealers Association.
Athletic Director John Dzik presented Gary Stephenson (’69) of Toccoa with the P-Club’s “Lions Pride Award” for his dedication as one of the Lions’ greatest fans. Despite his limited mobility, Stephenson and his wife, Mary Stephens Stephenson (’68), can usually be spotted at most Piedmont athletic home games.
Lori Slover (’02) Whit Davis Elementary School Donna Moseley (MA’06) Alps Road Elementary School Amy Boardman Rejmer (’08, MA ’11) Clarke Middle School Aaron Stinson (EdS ‘13) Coile Middle School Beverly Taylor (MAT ’97) Winterville Elementary School Shantana Williams (MA ’07) Timothy Road Elementary School Carrie Yawn (MA ’11) Barrow Elementary School Valery Hendry of J.J. Harris Elementary Charter School was named the district-wide Paraprofessional of the Year and is a current Piedmont student.