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Scholarships Honor Former PTS Leaders Alumnae/i, as well as friends, have partnered with Pittsburgh Seminary to establish three student scholarships named after several leaders who have rendered exceptional service to Pittsburgh Seminary.
The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Kelley Jr. ’51 dedicated
The Rev. Dr. Stephen L. Polley received the
The Rev. George E. Tutwiler served as
his life to the teaching and preaching of the
Seminary’s Distinguished Alumnus Award
organist/choirmaster and instructor in church
gospel of Christ Jesus. Bob served Pittsburgh
for Pastoral Service in 2002 for his long and
music and United Methodist Studies at
Theological Seminary with a joyful heart
varied service to the church. In addition to
Pittsburgh Seminary for 30 years. An ordained
throughout his more than 63-year affiliation
pastoring, Steve served on the Seminary’s
elder in The United Methodist Church, he
as an alumnus, faculty member, and leader on
Board of Directors from 1989-1991, became
served area churches as associate pastor/
the Seminary’s Board of Directors. Respected
an emeritus member in 2003, served on the
minister of music for nearly four decades,
by all, he offered biblical insight, genuine
Alumnae/i Council from 1995-2009, and
and as national director of the Committee
hope, and Christ-like encouragement to
on the advisory board of the World Mission
on Seminary and Denominational Relations.
seminary students and church congregations
Initiative. Steve died Feb. 13, 2013.
Widely known as a recitalist, conductor,
for more than six decades. Bob died Oct. 30,
clinician, and lecturer, he was dean of the
2013.
American Guild of Organists’ Pittsburgh Chapter.
Tribute gifts to the scholarships honoring Bob, Steve, and George may be made online (at www.pts.edu/donate) and/or come in the form of cash, deferred estate gifts, securities, and/or a qualified retirement plan.
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