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WESLEYAN COLLEGE 2023

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ADMINISTRATION

Meaghan Blight

President

Melody Blake

Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Sarah McCarthy

Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Drew Davidson

Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications

Carrie Ingoldsby

Dean of Students

Tonya Parker ’01

Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator

WESLEYAN MAGAZINE STAFF

Brandi Vorhees, Designer Creative Director of Brand and Website

Cathy Coxey Snow ’71

Alumnae Director

csnow@wesleyancollege.edu

Hannah Vanover, Photographer Communications Officer

Kayla Stroud

Web Content Manager/Graphic Design

Millie P. Hudson ’75 Director of Development

Julie Jones

Senior Director of Advancement Operations and Research

Whitney Davis

Director of Annual Giving

Susan Wheelis ’95

Class Notes Editor

PRINTING: Panaprint

SPECIAL THANKS

To alumnae and friends for providing photos.

Wesleyan Magazine is published twice a year by the Wesleyan College Office of Communications 4760 Forsyth Road

Macon, GA 31210-4462 phone (478) 757-5137

Contents may not be reprinted without permission from the editor.

From the President

Dear Wesleyan Alumnae,

Since the day I set foot on campus, I have felt nothing but welcome by Wesleyan Alumnae. You are a truly incredible group, and your bond is nothing short of amazing.

In the months since I began my role as this College’s 26th president, I have been working hard to assess all aspects of the institution. What’s clear is that our alumnae network is one of our greatest assets. As I work to recruit new students, expand our capacity, and build our brand both at home and internationally, I know that our alumnae will be a key part of the story we have to tell.

I know many of you have questions about the strategic direction of Wesleyan College. In order for you to be part of this journey, we need to tell you about where we are going. Throughout this edition of WESmag, you’ll hear about our bold new direction for the College and what we’ve been able to accomplish over the last few months. I hope you’ll also find places where you can contribute.

In the coming months, I look forward to meeting many of you at Alumnae Weekend, at Alumnae Night at the Macon Bacon game, or at one of the countless events we have scheduled across the country.

Thank you for your continued dedication and support, and for making Wesleyan College proud.

Sincerely,

Contents WESLEYAN MAGAZINE 2023 2 Meet our New President 8 A Pivotal Moment 14 Meaghan's Million Dollar Match 18 Candler Rededication 20 Wesleyan College 1836-2022: 186 Years in 186 Artifacts 21 STUNT is back 22 New Leadership 24 Alumnae Section 31 2022 Annual Report
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Meet Wesleyan’s 26th president

Meaghan Blight

President Meaghan Blight credits her grandmother with getting her to the position she holds today.

“My grandmother used to sit me at the dinner table with a full place setting laid out in front of me,” she says. Despite the fact that our family didn’t have much, she told me I needed to learn how to be comfortable at a fancy dinner.

She said she didn’t want me to be embarrassed, not if, but when I found myself with a seat at the table.”

This is the mentality Blight hopes to impart to the students who attend Wesleyan College during her tenure as our 26th president.

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Blight grew up in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, a largely working class community about 50 miles north of Toronto, the country’s largest city. Meaghan's family regarded education as a considerable expense for lower-income folks like them. However, her grandmother continually emphasized academic achievement as a means to scholarships and postsecondary education as a path to success.

“She would show me viewbooks from Canadian universities and tell me this was my way out,” says Blight.

Blight went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in political science from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from the Lang School of Business and Economics at Ontario’s University of Guelph. Her commitment to higher education as a means of changing lives continued in advancement roles at the University of Calgary and as Vice President, University Growth and Chief of Staff at Huron University College where she honed her views on the value of education in a small, engaged community.

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"OUR MISSION IS CLEAR.

WE ARE INTENTIONAL ABOUT RECRUITING WOMEN FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE WHO ARE GOING TO ACCELERATE EQUALITY. WE SUPPORT, NURTURE, AND DEVELOP WOMEN WHO GRADUATE TO LEAD IN THE BOARDROOM, IN THE CLASSROOM, IN THE OPERATING ROOM, AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN. THESE WOMEN ARE GOING TO MOVE THE NEEDLE ON GENDER PARITY AROUND THE WORLD.”

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This idea is what brought her to Wesleyan College. The appeal of a women's college with strategically small class sizes is that it allows young women to hone their skills as leaders while earning a world class education, providing an opportunity to change the economic landscape for women of all backgrounds.

“Education is a game changer in a woman’s life,” she says. “The women we are attracting are committed to the pursuit of gender equality and know that the best way to reach parity is through the advancement of uniquely female spaces and places that make room for their perspectives and autonomy.”

"As an undergraduate, I spent four years in the back of a 400-person lecture hall acting as a passive receptacle for information and not really engaging in my learning," she says. "What if we could propel young women into leadership positions by building their confidence and their competencies with intentionality and individual attention?"
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Blight is a newcomer to Middle Georgia, having moved to the region in July 2022 with her husband Kyle, her sons Jake and Cole, and her dogs, Ruby and Walter. While her oldest has traded hockey skates for football cleats, the Canadian-born family has still managed to find rinks close to home.

“Kyle has started a youth hockey/learn to skate program in Macon and has already joined a men’s hockey league up in Atlanta, and the boys love sitting in the stands at the Macon Mayhem,” she says. “You can take the family out of Canada, but you can never take Canada out of the family.”

Still, Blight and her family are embracing the life and culture in Georgia, and she is looking forward to attending as many Wolves games as she can and connecting with Wesleyan students and alumnae.

"I EXTEND MY SINCEREST GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO MY PREDECESSORS, WHOSE DEDICATION AND LEADERSHIP HAVE SET THE FOUNDATION FOR OUR CONTINUED SUCCESS." - Meaghan Blight

Presidents, Wesleyan College:

George Foster Pierce (1836-1840)

William H. Ellison (1840-1851)

Edward Howell Myers (1851-1854)

Osborne Lewis Smith (1854-1859)

John Mitchell Bonnell (1859-1871)

Edward Howell Myers (1871-1874)

William Capers Bass (1874-1894)

Edgar H. Rowe (1894-1896)

John D. Hammond (1896-1898)

William J. Roberts (1898-1903)

Dupont Guerry (1903-1909)

William N. Ainsworth (1909-1912)

Charles Rush Jenkins (1912-1920)

William Fletcher Quillian (1920-1931)

Dice Robins Anderson (1931-1941)

Arthur James Moore (1941-1942)

Nenien Coatsworth McPhearson, Jr. (1942-1946)

Silas Johnson (1946-1951)

William Fletcher Quillian Acting (1951-1952)

B. Joseph Martin (1953-1959)

William Earl Strickland (1960-1979)

Frederick William Hicks III (1979-1983)

James Frederick Wilson Acting (1983)

Robert Kilgo Ackerman (1984-1997)

Nora Kizer Bell (1997-2002)

Ruth Austin Knox ’75 Acting (2002-2003)

Ruth Austin Knox ’75 (2003-2017)

Vivia A. Fowler (2017-2022)

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A Pivotal

THE GINKGO TREE REPRESENTS HOPE AND RESILIENCE.

Native to China, the ginkgo is found in fossils dating back 270 million years. The tree is a witness to history and the only survivor in its category of species.

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WHETHER YOU’RE TALKING TO THE CLASS OF 1973 OR THE CLASS OF 2023, EVERYONE HAS THE SAME QUESTIONS – “WHERE IS WESLEYAN COLLEGE GOING? WHAT CAN WE EXPECT?”

As Wesleyan enters its 187th year, what’s clear is that everyone – alumnae, students, and community members alike – is excited about the future of our school. This is a pivotal year for us. Through a new agenda that embraces our history and makes it relevant to our present, we believe we are at the forefront of another two centuries of success.

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ACCELERATING EQUALITY

SINCE 1836

This starts by leaning into the rich history and the tenets on which we were founded. Wesleyan College has always been at the forefront of accelerating equality for women. We are the first institution in the world chartered to grant degrees to women – a distinction that is uniquely ours. At the time, our College was considered quite radical in its ideas, offering the women who attended courses in foreign languages, philosophy, religion, and science. Over the years, our demographics and our offerings have changed as we pushed to see women in more significant leadership roles, and our graduates have always excelled. Wesleyan has graduated doctors, lawyers, scientists, artists, and teachers who have made their mark on their professions. We have continuously educated women to be leaders in whatever fields they pursue.

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NOW IS THE TIME

TO DOUBLE DOWN ON THAT MISSION.

Right now, the world is emerging from a pandemic that deeply and disproportionately affected women. According to research, between February and August 2020, American mothers of children aged 12 and under lost 2.2 million jobs compared to 870,000 lost by fathers. At the same time, working mothers reported seeing their daily work increase significantly more than fathers, as women bore extra childcare responsibilities when schools shut down.

The result:

This is far too long. At Wesleyan, we want to see gender parity in our lifetimes. To make this happen, the world needs the expertise of an educational institution that has specialized in accelerating equality for women for nearly 200 years.

FINDING Willing LEADERS

In order to move the needle on gender parity, Wesleyan College is choosing to focus on the young women who demonstrate potential but need that extra level of support to find their voices. We’re looking for willing leaders – the students who want to lead and who will genuinely benefit from the specialized attention of a women’s college.

These students will benefit from individualized attention and mentorship that builds confidence. By seeing successful women in top administrative roles, learning from innovative, educated female faculty at the front of the classroom, and getting guidance from our impressive alumnae network, our students will graduate with the knowledge that they can lead in any industry across the globe.

According to the World Economic Forum, it will take 136 years to achieve gender parity in the workforce, a number that has increased since the pandemic.
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A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN HISTORY

Not only do we recognize this moment in our history, but 2023 is also a pivotal year for our hometown. As Macon enters its bicentennial year and the impact of downtown revitalization brings a new vibrancy to the city, it’s abundantly clear there is excitement across the region.

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It’s important that our students feel pride in the role the women before them played in shaping this city in order for them to strive to become leaders in its future. As an institution, we need to lead by example. That’s why Wesleyan is recommitting to our presence in the Heart of Georgia.

Throughout the year, you will see Wesleyan at significant events like the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Christmas light display. At the same time, we’re thrilled to be making new partnerships and refreshing old ones across our Macon community.

Wesleyan College will host numerous events celebrating Macon’s bicentennial and the city’s history. We’re also working with the Macon Transit Authority to increase transit options between our campus and the downtown to allow our students better access to all the city offers.

Finally, we are launching a new partnership with the Macon Bacon baseball team to connect with families, highlight our own Wesleyan Wolves, and give our alumnae and friends a fun place to come together.

Join us for a Macon Bacon game at Luther Williams Field on June 24, 2023, for Wesleyan Alumnae Night. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and find out what's new at Wesleyan College.

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WESLEYAN COLLEGE IS PROUD OF OUR OWN HISTORY OF ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN IN MIDDLE GEORGIA.

DOLLAR MATCHMeaghan’s Million

WHEN PRESIDENT BLIGHT BEGAN HER TENURE AT WESLEYAN COLLEGE, SHE SET AN AMBITIOUS GOAL TO RAISE ONE MILLION DOLLARS DURING HER FIRST 100 DAYS.

THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF ALUMNAE, WE WERE ABLE TO SURPASS THIS GOAL WITH A TOTAL OF $2,213,000 RAISED. This incredible showing of support provided funds to reach new students, to increase our capacity to support and serve our community, and to provide start-up funds for a new CEO (Creating Equal Opportunity) Institute that will accelerate our students’ leadership trajectory.

Meaghan's Goal: $1,000,000

Total Raised in 100 Days...

$2,213,000

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MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT ENERGIZED OUR ALUMNAE & FRIENDS! FIND OUT WHY THEY ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE.

"I was so impressed with President Blight's desire to set an ambitious goal right at the beginning of her tenure to make a big impact on the College. I felt it was important for all of us who value Wesleyan to support her effort."

$2,213,000

- SUSAN M. MORTON
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addition to providing a strong academic foundation for Wesleyan students, President Blight and her able associates are now concentrating on equipping the students with the leadership skills that will make them better prepared to compete with students from other institutions. For these purposes, we are willing to aid and assist Wesleyan in every way possible."

"Meaghan's Million Dollar Match shows not only her passion to further Wesleyan, but this act creates an enormous ripple effect that will be felt by the Wesleyan community for years to come. It was a bold and inspiring start to her presidency. It makes me lean forward and excitedly raise my hand to shout, "How can I help?"

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- MARJORIE PERKINS SQUIRES '51 AND WILLIAM H. SQUIRES
- JESSICA KENDRICK THOMAS '08
"We are very excited about the direction the new administration has for the future of Wesleyan."
- JANE JOHNSON BUTLER '65 AND G. MARSHALL BUTLER
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A newly renovatedCANDLER ALUMNAE

Those attending Alumnae Weekend in April will have an opportunity to see firsthand the newly renovated Candler Alumnae Building. Work began in May of 2022 by Spillers Design and Construction LLC and is now complete. A rededication service will take place during Alumnae Weekend at 2:30 Saturday, April 22nd, in Oval Hall, now the Katharine Payne Carnes Oval Hall, newly renamed for Wesleyan’s legendary librarian, a 1913 graduate of Wesleyan, who served in that position from 1919-1959. Special guests will include donors whose designated gifts made the renovation possible. All interested alumnae are invited to attend the event and will have an opportunity to tour the building.

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ALUMNAE BUILDING

The Candler Building is part of the Wesleyan College Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which includes the entire 200-plus acre campus and arboretum. Part of the 1928 campus, the Candler Memorial Library was a gift to Wesleyan College by Judge John Slaughter Candler in memory of his parents, Samuel Charles Candler and Martha Beall Candler. Noted Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze designed the library to be compatible with the Georgian Revivalstyle architecture of the new campus.

The two-story Candler Building has a portico with four Ionic columns. Curving stairs on either side provide entry to the upper story main level. The lower level of the portico has three arches; a doorway through the central one accesses the lower level.

A concrete stringcourse and keystones over the windows provide additional decorative elements. The oval hall on the main floor originally served as the library’s reading room and was furnished with sixteen reading tables, each seating eight students, and four individual tables, all equipped with specially selected reading lamps. A smaller reading room seated 65 students, and a study room seated 30 girls. Miss Carnes, Class of 1913, served as Wesleyan’s librarian from 1919 until her retirement in 1959.

When the Willet Library was constructed in 1968, the Candler Building became the alumnae center. In addition to serving as the alumnae center and venue for Wesleyan events, the building today houses Wesleyan’s Office of Institutional Advancement.

NAMED SPACES

Benson Room

Restored by Arline A. Finch '56 and Ronald M. Finch, Jr.

Advancement Suite

Restored by Ronald M. Finch, Jr.

Wesleyan Fund Suite

Restored by Marjorie '51 and William H. Squires

Candler Foyer

Restored by Marjorie '51 and William H. Squires

Historic Candler Columns

Given by the Class of 1973 in honor of their 50th reunion

Katharine Payne Carnes Oval Hall

Restored by Stanford M. Brown

In honor of Katharine Payne Carnes, Wesleyan's librarian from 1919 to 1959

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Wesleyan College 1836 - 2022:

186 Years in 186 Artifacts

For 186 years, Wesleyan College has been accelerating equality for women. Now, we are telling the story of the College through its history in our latest project: Wesleyan College 1836 - 2022: 186 Years in 186 Artifacts.

Wesleyan College's Archives and Special Collections Archivist Virginia Blake and Library Director Kristina Peavy have curated this project over the course of almost two years. This project showcases 186 artifacts representing significant events and time periods in Wesleyan's

history. Through this exhibit, Wesleyan's story of race, advocacy, class names, traditions, and student experiences comes to life.

In 2020, Wesleyan College was granted a “Reframing the Institutional Saga” grant from the Network of Vocational Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) through the Council of Independent Colleges. In addition to exploring the racial history of Wesleyan College, this project connects who we are today as an institution with who we were and

explores all the ways we have evolved. It builds upon an earlier publication by Dr. Samuel Akers, The First Hundred Years of Wesleyan College

Artifacts include Catherine Brewer Benson’s diploma, the Soong Sisters’ cap and gown and collection, student publications including yearbooks, magazines, and newspapers, Class of 1926 class rings, and many other Wesleyan treasures.

PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS:

Kristina Peavy, Grant Director

Virginia Blake, Grant Co-Director

Stanford Brown

Rhiannon Bruner

Vivia Fowler

Melody Blake

Mariana Furlin

Millie P. Hudson

Dr. Timothy Miller

Dr. Brandi Simpson Miller

Dr. Teresa Smotherman

WESLEYAN COLLEGE ARCHIVES

STUDENT ASSISTANTS:

Ariana Lee

Marissa Smith

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STUNT is back!

Singing, dancing, class cheers, inside jokes, and lots of belly laughs were had during this year’s 2023 STUNT. It’s the first time since 2020 that the classes were able to come together for this fun-filled night of laughter and sisterhood.

“This was the first time since COVID-19 that I have experienced bonding and sisterhood like this at Wesleyan,” said Wesleyan junior and 2023 STUNT Chair Jessie Hurst.

“I grew up watching STUNT so I’ve known

This year, the Red and Golden Classes and Purple and Green Classes paired up to compete against their fellow sisters. Faculty and staff were also hands on this year, assisting students throughout the process and taking part in the “Staff Scotts,” formerly known as the “Faculty Follies.” Highlights of the night included a performance featuring President Blight and her dog Ruby, as well as the faculty and staff rendition of “Wild, Wild, Wesleyan,” written by former Wesleyan English professor, Darlene Mettler.

The 2023 “Most Class Spirit” winners were the Red Class. The 2023 “Stunt Cup” winners were the Red (Senior) and Golden (Sophomore) Classes.

STUNT PR Chair and Green Class Junior Brandi Underwood says that the turnout and participation were even better than expected.

“School spirit is a big thing. I wanted to make sure that we got the momentum up and that students will want to continue this again,” Underwood said.

“Keeping up the tradition and excitement, but also modernizing it…” is what Underwood wanted to focus on this year. She was also in charge of the shirt design, sales, distribution, and the advertisements and sponsorships that came from alumnae and local businesses.

The entire STUNT Committee would like to thank all of this year’s donors and participating businesses for their support. Local businesses include: The Macon Baking Company, Apparel Authority, Women’s Health Institute and Take Flight Performing Arts.

Plan to attend Wesleyan’s next STUNT event on February 24, 2024.

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New Leadership at

DREW DAVIDSON , VP OF ENROLLMENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Wesleyan is proud to welcome Drew Davidson as its new vice president of enrollment, marketing, and communications. Davidson previously served as associate vice president of marketing & communications at Huron University College in London, Ontario. Drew led the development and implementation of Huron’s marketing and communications strategies supporting recruitment, career development, fundraising, and student services.

Before Huron, Drew was the corporate social responsibility – education program lead at IBM. She also spent several years working in the Government of Ontario, advising two premiers and three cabinet ministers on internal and external communications. Within government, she has held senior roles such as chief of staff to the minister of child and youth services, chief of staff to the government house leader, director of communications in the ministry of finance, and issues manager for the Premier of Ontario.

She has led speechwriting and executive communications projects and handled many large-scale multimedia marketing campaigns throughout her career.

SARAH MCCARTHY , INTERIM VP, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Please join Wesleyan in welcoming Sarah McCarthy as its Interim vice president of institutional advancement. Sarah brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in development for over 25 years, including positions at Northeastern University, the State Universities of New York, and Huron University in London, Ontario, where she led alumni relations and fundraising.

Sarah's expertise in prospect research and donor stewardship is unparalleled, and her achievements speak for themselves. She has received several awards, including the APRA Canada Award for Prospect Research and the APRA

International Researcher of the Year Award. Sarah is also a valued member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement – Canada and the Association of Professional Fundraisers – London, Ontario & Region.

With a Master of Public Administration degree and a BA in English, Sarah is well-equipped to lead Wesleyan's efforts to advance its mission through philanthropy. We are confident that her leadership, passion, and commitment to excellence will take our institutional advancement efforts to the next level.

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CARRIE INGOLDSBY DEAN OF STUDENTS

We are excited to welcome Carrie Ingoldsby as the new dean of students! With over 17 years of experience in student affairs, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our community. In addition, her background in crisis management, student conduct, budgeting, and Title IX investigation, among other areas, has prepared her to tackle any challenge that may arise.

Carrie has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the student experience throughout her career. As the former director of campus life and student involvement at Mercer University, she oversaw all areas within the Campus Life Office and increased student involvement.

Carrie is highly qualified, holding a BS in Business Administration from Trinity University, a Master of Science in Education – Student Services Administration from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Mercer University. She is also a recipient of the Barry Jenkins Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Life, a member of the Leadership Macon class of 2015, and an active member of ACPA and NASPA.

We are confident that Carrie will bring her passion and expertise to our community and positively impact our students' lives. We welcome her to our team and look forward to seeing the great things she will accomplish as our new dean of students.

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KEN BLAIR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

APRIL 21, 22, & 23, 2023

Alumnae Weekend – It’s not just for reunion classes!

“3s” and “8s” Don’t wait! Not a reunion class? No worries. Make plans with Wesleyan friends to return to campus and join in the weekend celebration!

REGISTER TODAY! www.wesleyancollege.edu/reunionregistration

GOLDEN BELLES LUNCHEON FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023
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ALUMNAE WEEKEND

Welcome to the WCAA BOARD OF MANAGERS

In April 2022, during the annual meeting of the Wesleyan College Alumnae Association, two new members were elected to the association’s board of managers. Congratulations to:

Advanced Degree: Master of Accountancy, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Profession: IT Program Director, HCA Healthcare; Prior roles, AVP IT Service Desk, AVP IT Service Management, Internal IT Audit

Community Service: Board member (secretary) Charis Health, a non-profit health clinic in Mt. Juliet, TN.; Volunteer, Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Mt. Juliet, TN.; Consistent donor, The Bible Project, Grace Ministries, and Transformation Ministries

Alumnae Engagement: Class Liaison (multiple years); Reunion Chair; Candlelighter; Nashville Area Alumnae activities; Stanback Society; The Wesleyan Fund donor -yearly since graduation

Favorite Wesleyan Memory: It’s hard to pick a favorite. It’s the whole experience. Jones dorm living, Stunt prep, homecoming, breakfast in the dining hall.

Advanced Degree: PhD (Clinical Psychology)

Licensed Psychologist and Associate Professor of Community Health; Author and

Community Service: Board Member, Bay Area Trauma Recovery Center; Education Advisory Committee Member, Center for Institutional Courage; Advisory Council Member, Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation; Self-care Workshop Presenter, various Champaign-Urbana community events

Alumnae Engagement: Professional development presentations to Wesleyan Psychology majors during Alumnae Weekend; Wesleyan College Alumnae Virtual Summer Camp Presenter; Recipient, Young Alumna Award

Favorite Wesleyan Memory: Spreading hope and encouragement in the Macon community as president of the Wesleyan College Gospel Choir.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

The WCAA would like to thank outgoing board members Sally Moffett McKenna ’75, alumna trustee, and Natalie Puckett Evans ’02, member-at-large for Alumnae Weekend, for their service on the board.

The Wesleyan College Alumnae Association (WCAA), founded in 1859, is the world’s FIRST alumnae association. All former Wesleyan students who have earned 30 or more semester hours at the College – whether or not they graduated – are considered members. The WCAA promotes alumnae engagement with the College, with students, and with other alumnae by providing service, mentoring, and learning opportunities. Today the WCAA is governed by a board of managers that is composed of 16 elected members, including three alumnae trustees who also serve also on Wesleyan’s board of trustees. The board meets officially three times a year and holds an off-campus retreat each fall to discuss strategic goals. For more information about board members, job positions, and how to nominate potential members, go to wesleyancollege.edu/bom.

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Teresa A. Lawson ’97 MEMBER-AT-LARGE FOR NOMINATIONS (2022-2025) Robyn Grimes Gobin ’06 ALUMNA TRUSTEE (2022-2026)

CONNECTIONS Alumnae

RE-Up with Wesleyan. Let’s REnew, REaffirm, and REestablish our alumnae engagement with the College and with the WCAA as we welcome Wesleyan’s new president, Meaghan Blight, into the Wesleyan family. President Blight values our continued support and our input on how to move the College forward with new alumnae initiatives. Now is the time to think “bigger than ever” as we are guided by her bold vision for the future. There are many ways to engage - schedule a virtual alumnae event or class meeting, start an area alumnae club, mentor a student, volunteer for the WCAA, start an affinity group to connect with alumnae who share your interests, participate in a Wesleyan book club, or commit to The Wesleyan Fund, to name a few. Contact the Alumnae Office at csnow@wesleyancollege.edu or (478) 757-5173 and the WCAA Board of Managers at WesleyanBOM@gmail.com for more ways to engage and to REconnect!

Alumnae Weekend 2023. We hope YOU are making plans to return to campus for Alumnae Weekend in April and join special reunion year classes in celebrating the ties that bind us together. Remember, Alumnae Weekend is not just for reunion classes!

Georgia Atlanta

In May, members of the Atlanta Club enjoyed getting together for a fun Wesleyan Women’s Walk at Blackburn Park. A virtual book club meeting was held in June (suggested reading The Liz Taylor Ring) and in September (suggested reading Lessons in Chemistry). The group’s executive board met in July to plan activities for the 2022-23 year. Fall events included a Sip and Chat social at Eclipse di Luna and an October Sisterhood Social hosted by Deidra West Smith ’96 in her home, where President Blight was the special guest. The social was sponsored by Atlanta Club past presidents. A December Holiday Gala at Lenbrook Square featured a piano concert by Wesleyan Associate Professor of Music Dr. Chenny Gan ’02 Peggy Parrish Hasty ’71 is president of the Atlanta Club. For more information about upcoming Club events, contact atlanta@wesleyancollege.edu.

Macon

Area alumnae met in December for the annual Macon alumnae holiday coffee. The Jingle & Mingle event was held in Burden Parlor, where President Blight was on hand to greet alumnae. Guests enjoyed entertainment by The Wesleyannes under the direction of Nadine Cheek ’79. Local alumnae also decorated the campus for the holidays. Macon alumnae Pioneer Book Club members continue to meet on a regular basis and offer some suggested readings for other Wesleyan book clubs that include Fresh Water for Flowers, and The Woman Behind the New Deal.

Golden Isles (Brunswick/St. Simons/Sea Island)

In October, Golden Isles alumnae met with Wesleyan’s Director of Undergraduate Recruitment Tanisha Johnson for a Happy Hour Meet-Up at Coastal Kitchen, where they discussed ways to recruit prospective students from the area.

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North Carolina Triangle Club (Raleigh/Durham)

In December, the NC Triangle Book Club met at the Fearrington House Inn in Pittsboro for a Christmas Dutch Treat Tea and book discussion. The group’s annual meeting took place in January at The Carolina Country Club, where Dr. Toyosi Fatunase Onwuemene ’03 spoke on “Reaching the World Through Hematology.” Club members were encouraged to bring children’s books to the meeting for their WOW (Workers of Wesleyan) community service project that supports Book Harvest, a non-profit literacy organization. Pamela Henry Pate ’71 and Linda Brown Walker ’73 serve as co-leaders of the group.

Affinity Groups

Sisters of the First Five Black Alumnae Network. The executive committee of SOFF held a virtual meeting to discuss activities, plans, and initiatives for 2023. Contact Najah Webb ’13, interim president of SOFF, for more information at najahstefanywebb@gmail.com.

Sisterhood in Action: Connecting with Students

SUMMER COMMENCEMENT RECEPTION. In August, graduate students and their families enjoyed Lemonade on the Lawn in front of Porter Auditorium after the ceremony. The reception was sponsored by the alumnae office and the WCAA.

ALUMNAE WELCOME NEW STUDENTS. In August, new students received goody bags, complete with snacks and Wesleyan swag from the WCAA and alumnae office. Members of the Macon Alumnae Club prepared and tagged bags that were distributed at registration.

SENIOR CELEBRATION BREAKFAST. Anderson Dining Hall served as the venue in October for this annual “Welcome Back” event for Seniors sponsored by the alumnae office and the WCAA that featured special late night breakfast fare. Remarks from WCAA board member Dr. Vida Olivares ’02 included a preview of future WCAA sponsored spring semester events with a focus on Candlelighting, mentoring, “life after Wesleyan,” and keeping in touch with the College after graduation.

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6. Dockside Discussions. Golden Isles alumnae met at Coastal Kitchen to discuss student recruitment. (L-R) Martha Jane Thompson ’70, Lynn Moses ’77, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Tanisha Johnson, Douglas Ponder Suto ’75, and Jan Shelnutt Carriker ’71 in St. Simons, GA.

For

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1. Girls’ Night Out Atlanta Club members met at Eclipse di Luna for a Sip and Chat social. 2. Sisterhood Social Sponsors Atlanta Club Past Presidents met with President Meaghan Blight at the home of Deidra West Smith ’96. 3. Getting Social. Area alumnae gather at the Atlanta Sisterhood Social in October. 4. Holiday Tea Time. NC Triangle Book Club members make merry at Fearrington House Inn in Pittsboro, NC. 5. Deck the Campus Macon alumnae decorate campus buildings and grounds for the holidays. 7. Flowers for the Speaker Dr. Toyosi Fatunase Onwuemene ’03 receives a purple orchid from Pamela Henry Pate ’71, co-leader of the NC Triangle Alumnae Club. 8. A Raleigh New Year NC Triangle Alumnae Club members welcome guest speaker Dr. Toyosi Fatunase Onwuemene ’03 to their annual meeting and luncheon in January. 9. Busy Board The WCAA Board of Managers held their 2023 Retreat at Wesleyan's Porter House, where they made plans for the upcoming year.
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Sympathy

The Wesleyan College Alumnae Association extends sympathy to: Beverly Burgess Meadors ’46, on the death of her spouse, Mortimer Franklin “Mort” Meadors, on November 24, 2021.

Jane Mobley Dickey ’48, on the death of her spouse, Robert Lee “Bob” Dickey II, on November 16, 2022.

Mary Webb Lockhart ’55, on the death of her brother, Morris Payne “Buddy” Webb, Jr., on August 6, 2021.

Temple Wilson Ellis ’58, on the death of her spouse, Judge Greeley Ellis, on December 30, 2022.

Nancy McCook Spence ’58, on the death of her son-in-law, Philip Broome, on July 19, 2022.

Carol Patch Mathis ’60 and Nancy Patch Pederson ’70, on the death of Carol’s spouse, and Nancy’s brother-in-law, Robert Neil Mathis, on May 4, 2022.

Peggy McKinney Youngblood ’61, on the death of her spouse, Robert Youngblood, on August 6, 2022.

Vida Gentry Beall ’62, on the death of her sister-in-law, Edwina Hall Beall ’53, on September 20, 2022.

Harriet Laslie Reynolds ’62, Martha Jean Laslie Woodward ’54, Beulah "Bootsie" Laslie Brinson Bird ’58, and Eleanor Laslie Griffin ’60, on the death of Harriet’s husband, and Martha Jean, Bootsie, and Eleanor’s brother–in-law, John D. Reynolds III, M.D. on August 19, 2022.

Alexis Xides Bighley ’67, on the death of her husband, John A. Bighley, on October 6, 2021.

Marilyn A. Vickers ’67, on the death of her spouse, Lief Hastings Carter, on January 2, 2023.

Virginia “Jenny” Crapps Johnson ’68, on the death of her brother-in-law, Donald Levin Burch, on June 14, 2022.

Melissa Lane Thomas ’69, on the death of her mother, Margery O’Kelley Lane, on May 22, 2022, her brother, Clark Hughes Lane, on April 29, 2021, and her aunt, Eleanor Adams Lane ’58, on July 31, 2022.

Gena Ware Wilson ’69, on the death of her brother, Alva "Durward" Ware III, on September 9, 2022.

Linda Ennis Johnson ’70, on the death of her mother, Betty Ann Henderson Ennis, on January 16, 2022.

Margaret Morris Creech ’73, on the death of her spouse, Lewis Melvin “Mel” Creech, on July 15, 2021.

Kathy Amidon MacGregor ’73, on the death of her spouse, Scott S. MacGregor, on June 27, 2022.

Nancy Osgood ’73, on the death of her mother, Sarah Glover Osgood ’44, on December 7, 2022.

Adriane Kelly Wood ’73, on the death of her spouse, John Leland Wood, on September 17, 2022.

Kay Hickman Beasley ’75, on the death of her father, Gene LeGrande Hickman, on June 4, 2022.

Melissa Worley Callahan ’76 and Jeanette Worley Casey ’78, on the death of their mother, Carol Northcutt Worley, on December 2, 2021.

Cathy Bradach Rockoff ’78, on the death of her mother, Carol Gray Bradach, on December 9, 2021.

Lauretta Elliott Garrett ’79, on the death of her husband, Charles Edward “Charley” Garrett, Jr., on January 20, 2023.

Diana Jones Becker ’80, on the death of her husband, William Pierce “Will” Becker, on December 23, 2022.

Louise Daniels DeLaurier ’80 and Daisy Daniels ’23, on the death of Louise’s mother, and Daisy’s grandmother, Elsie Todd Daniels, on June 17, 2022.

Jan M. Lawrence ’80 and Lindi Lemasters Lewis ’80, on the death of Jan’s mother and Lindi’s mother-in-law, Edna Mae Davis Lawrence, on October 26, 2022.

Flora Hasty McCook ’82 and Elizabeth Hasty Sutton ’86, on the death of their mother, Betty Upchurch Hasty ’55, on August 22, 2022.

Wadra Garner McCullough ’83, on the death of her spouse, Roy Alonzo McCullough, on May 31, 2022.

Lisa Shiveler ’87, on the death of her mother, Wanda Ann Whatley Kirby ’65, on June 16, 2022.

Linda Gay Eubanks ’88, on the death of her spouse, LTC Philip E. “Phil” Eubanks USAR (Ret.), on June 28, 2022.

Virginia Bowman Wilcox ’90, on the death of her brother-inlaw, Marvin Homer Moore, on August 15, 2022.

Cindy Hershey ’91, on the death of her mother, Carol Lee Dunn Fisher, on November 27, 2022.

May Morgan Ackerman ’94 (HON), on the death of her spouse, Dr. Robert Kilgo Ackerman, former president of Wesleyan College from 1984 -1997, on October 3, 2022.

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Christina Coté Findley ’99, on the death of her grandmother, Mary Jo Winters Coté, on April 23, 2022.

Abbie Smoak Lacienski ’01, on the death of her grandmother, Frances “Kay” Austin Boyer, on November 9, 2022.

Bonne Boyd Bedingfield ’03, on the death of her father, David Boyd, Sr., on September 20, 2022.

Mary Kathryn Borland ’04, on the death of her grandfather, Emile Frank Evans, on May 24, 2022, and her grandmother, Kathryn Elizabeth “Beth” Bohnstorff Evans, on November 6, 2022.

Jan Giles Tedders ’08, on the death of her mother, Nancy Taylor Giles, on January 29, 2023.

Devyn Foti-Dickinson ’13, on the death of her grandfather, Angelo Foti, on December 10, 2021.

Abbie Price ’19, on the death of her father, John Bagley, on April 29, 2022.

FACULTY, STAFF, AND TRUSTEE DEATHS

Ferdinand Vogt Kay, M.D., former physician at Wesleyan (1960s), died on September 14, 2022.

Rick Maier, current interim chief financial officer at Wesleyan, on the death of his mother, Maybelle “Trudie” Maier, on January 22, 2023.

Dotty Ivey Morgan, retired accounts payable coordinator in Wesleyan’s business office (2000-2022), died on November 13, 2022.

Marjorie Roberson Willingham, retired assistant director of safety and Wesleyan’s physical plant, died on January 19, 2023.

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Marriages

Congratulations to:

Bingle C. Brown ’99 and Marcie McFarland who married on October 4, 2021.

Catherine “Cat” Zopfi Merschat ’06  and Robert-Jon “Rob” Andrew Pyle who married on October 30, 2021, at Saint Andrews Presbyterian in Macon, GA.

Stephanie Furst Morris ’09 and George “Joshua” McGinty who married on July 29, 2022.

Ying Tang ’09 and Anthony Kroestch (of Troy, Michigan) who married in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 30, 2021.

Hannah Gardner Doan ’12 and Mallory Nichole Jones ’16 who married on October

22, 2022, at The Lake House at Avondale in Avondale Estates, GA.

Callie Rawlins ’13 and Ryan Linch who married on November 20, 2021.

Raleigh Kate Chance ’14 and Rudy Aguirre who married on December 18, 2021.

Chrisina Mayfield ’15 and Matthew Denninghoff who married on November 6, 2021.

Alannah Shelby Rivers ’16 and Eric Wolf who married on March 5, 2022.

Destiny Wright ’22 and Zach Baldwin who married on December 11, 2022.

Births and Family Additions

Congratulations to:

Anna Cornelious Martin ’04 and Patrick on the birth of a daughter, Emily, on May 6, 2022.

Jennifer Eady Hopkins ’14 and Jake on the birth of their second son, Ezra Dwayne Hopkins, on December 28, 2021.

Brooke Hester Stanley ’18 and Ben on the birth of twin daughters, Brenlee Rachel and Brice Joy, on August 5, 2022. Twin brothers are delighted to have two new little sisters.

Denver Payne ’20 and Blake on the birth of a daughter, Huntley Rose, on May 20, 2022.

GEORGIA WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT 2023 HALL OF FAME HONORS EDUCATOR AND ACTIVIST, DOROTHY ROGERS TILLY, CLASS OF 1901.

At the suggestion of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Georgia Women of Achievement was organized in 1988 to honor women who have made significant contributions to the State of Georgia. The organization’s first induction ceremony was held at Wesleyan College in 1992 and since then more than 100 exceptional women have been honored.

On March 8, 2023, during Women's History Month, Georgia Women of Achievement inducted Wesleyan alumna Dorothy Rogers Tilly, Class of 1901, into the Georgia Women of Achievement Hall of Fame in a ceremony held in Pierce Chapel. Nominated by the Wesleyan College Alumnae Association, Dorothy Tilly was recognized for her work as an activist and educator who advocated for educational, social, and racial equality and justice not only in Georgia but also across the country. She was a trailblazer of the Civil Rights Movement. During her career, two Presidents of the United States, Harry Truman and John Kennedy, tapped her to serve on civil rights committees during their administrations. Her story is an important one. Wesleyan College is proud to call her an alumna.

For more information on Dorothy Tilly and to learn about GWA visit: www.georgiawomen.org

In Memoriam

1944 Sarah Glover Osgood

1945 Margaret Tillman Booth

Virginia Harris Howard

Virginia Martin Lawrence

1946 Mary Louise Davis Gavigan

Joy B. Trulock

1947 Georgann Dessau Blum

Carrie Miller Maertens

Betty Rosser Wills

1948 Betty Sealy Stephens

1949 Elizabeth Mackay Asbury

Betty Jo Watson Bowdre

Frances Jordan Moore

Jean Evans Weaver

1950 Carleen Gaulden Gardner

1951 Claude Burns Buzzell

Donna Lloyd Gardner

Betty Beusse McCool

Sara Lawhorn Kendall Wilson

1952 Claire Michaels Murray

1953 Edwina Hall Beall

Gloria Cobb Johnson

Lucia Hutchinson Peel Powe

Margaret Rodgers Whitaker

1954 Marilyn Bennett Edwards

Maryhelen Hendrix Gibson

Helen McLeroy Jenner

1955

Betty Upchurch Hasty

Patricia Beckler McWhorter

1956 Frances Cassel Berry

Sally Humphreys Searcy

Marilyn Daffin Underberg

1957 Elizabeth Brinson Bush

Nancy Edenfield Sawyer

1958 Luleen Sandefur Anderson

Eleanor Adams Scott Lane

Astrid 'Triddy' Reindel Peacock

Alma Browder Strauss

1959

Jean Sims Boudreau

Julia Elliott Greer

Carmen Moore Jackson

Suzanne Mann Lomas

Mary Louise Banks Peavy

1960 Florence Cooke Sackett

1961 Katherine Lee Tankersley

1963 Margaret Craig Bryant

1964 Emma Jo Jones Ploeger

Merri Massey Pate-Scott

1965 Wanda Whatley Kirby

1966 Connie Bazemore Hyde

Sallie Bradford Krickel

Jane Robertson Westerfield

1968 Kathryn Hafner Agnew

Linda Bowden Bennett

1969 Linda Kay Finley

1970 Susan C. Bradshaw

1971 Ellen Traylor Terrell

Jackie Bufford Wallace

1973 Anna Syrios Fuller

1977 Diane Hamilton Jackson

Rose Mary Fanguy McKelvey

1981 Brenda Lavender Porter

1987 Constance Williams

1989 Cynthia Buchanan Lynch

1992

Sylvia L. Ross

1998 Kiera Sheedy Camron

2002 Tawanda Freeman Mills-Mosley

2007 Natasha Brown Drain

2023 Mayi B. Kelley

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Dr. Robert K. Ackerman

(October 26, 1933 – October 3, 2022)

Wesleyan College mourns the passing on October 3rd of Robert K. Ackerman, Wesleyan’s 22nd president (1984-1997). Dr. Ackerman’s tenure was marked by his calm, strong, steady leadership, which brought stability to the campus, strengthened the College’s relationship with the United Methodist Church, and created a focused academic program. Under his direction, alumnae of the College through the “Tradition and Vision” campaign raised significant funds to establish several new academic chairs. The College also renewed the annual baccalaureate service preceding commencement, including the traditional march by graduating seniors and faculty from the College’s original site on College Street to Mulberry Street United Methodist Church. Dr. Ackerman encouraged an emphasis on technology with a program that provided every Wesleyan student

her own computer. He strengthened the academic program with the establishment of the first-year seminar, still a hallmark of the Wesleyan experience. In recognition of his role in expanding Wesleyan’s ties with the United Methodist Church, the Board of Trustees named the chaplaincy chair in his honor upon his retirement. Later the name of legendary chaplain Bill Hurdle was added, creating the Robert K. Ackerman/William Hurdle Chaplaincy Chair. Following his retirement, Dr. Ackerman and his wife May continued to be enthusiastic supporters of the College, including as Friends of Pierce Chapel. Dr. Ackerman often returned to the Wesleyan campus, participating in the inaugurations of the next three Wesleyan presidents. We extend our deepest sympathy to May, who is an honorary alumna of Wesleyan, and to their family.

Eleanor Adams Scott Lane, Class of 1958

(August 29, 1936 – July 31, 2022)

Council of World Affairs, Georgia Women of Achievement, Career Women’s Network, Macon Food Bank and many other worthy groups. She was committed to her church, Vineville United Methodist, serving in a variety of capacities. As a Wesleyan alumna, Eleanor held a number of positions with her alma mater including class liaison, reunion co-chair, and chair of the Wesleyan Sesquicentennial Observance committee. She served two stints as a Trustee, chairing both the Buildings and Grounds and Academic Affairs committees. In 2006, Wesleyan’s Center for Community Engagement and Service was named for the Lane family, whose members have served and supported Wesleyan for more than a century. Eleanor herself embodied the ideals of the Center and was an active participant for years with the children of Aunt Maggie’s Kitchen Table, the signature program of the Center. Later, Eleanor happily supported the use of the family name when the

Center’s purpose was re-envisioned as the Lane Center for Social and Racial Equity. Honored by the Wesleyan College Alumnae Association with the Distinguished Service Award (1980) and the Valeria McCullough Murphey Award (2008), Eleanor also received the first Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award given by Wesleyan College for outstanding community service at a special dinner on Benefactors’ Day in 2016. On that occasion, President Ruth Knox expressed the feelings of Eleanor’s Wesleyan family when she said: “In recognition of your lifetime of leadership and service to the community and your continuous expressions of exemplary character and spiritual values, we are delighted to honor you this evening as the Wesleyan Benefactor of 2016 and to present to you Wesleyan’s first Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. We thank you for being a model Wesleyan Woman and for sharing yourself so generously with us all. We love and admire you and are so very grateful that you are ours!”

IN MEMORIAM

2022 ANNUAL REPORT

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Thanks to you

Since 1836, Wesleyan College has been blessed year after year by alumnae and friends who have an innate desire to make a difference. As investors in Wesleyan College and in her future, you have demonstrated a keen sense of pride in knowing your gifts, both large and small, make a remarkable difference in the lives of our students, women who are learning how to become tomorrow’s leaders. Our accomplished students and alumnae are everyday examples of our continued success and of our far-reaching contributions to communities around the world. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you for your immense kindness and generosity this past year – and every year!

PRESIDENT‘S COUNCIL

$25,000 or more

William N. Banks, Jr. * Bequest

Beloco Foundation, Inc.

Alexis Xides Bighley ‘67 and John A. Bighley *

Regina S. Bland ‘76 * Bequest

Patricia Grogan Borders ‘70 and Alan C. Borders

Stanford M. Brown

Sylvia Maxwell Brown ‘63

Betsy Martin Bunte ‘68 and Louis E. Bunte

Thomas C. Burke Foundation

Betty Turner Corn ‘47

A.V. Elliott, Jr. * Bequest

Glennda Kingry Elliott ‘65

Avis and Lawrence Feldman

Lawrence Feldman Charitable Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Ronald M. Finch, Jr.

Mathew Fleming

Jane Mulkey Green ‘42 * Bequest

Georgia Independent College Association, Inc.

Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education

Georgia United Methodist Foundation, Inc.

Judy Woodward Gregory ‘63

The Hall-Knox Foundation

Laura Lowe Harmon ‘72 and Barrie H. Harmon III

Beverly J. Held ‘85 * and Gilbert Held * Bequest

Mary Ann Pollard Houghland ‘60

Anne and Andrew H. Knox

Dorothy M. and Robert E. Knox, Jr.

Ruth A. Knox ‘75

Linda Harriet Lane Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc.

Margaret T. MacCary

Margaret T. MacCary Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Mary Margaret Woodward McNeill ‘60

Catharine Elizabeth Neylans ‘51 * Bequest

Ermine M. Owenby, Jr. ‘61

William I. H. and Lula E. Pitts Foundation

Nancy Stephenson Powell ‘58 * Bequest

Amy V. and Tyler J. Rauls, Jr.

Tena N. Roberts ‘60 * Bequest

Marjorie Perkins Squires ‘51 and William H. Squires

Suelle M. Swartz ‘67

Mary Beth Brown Swearingen ‘89

Lisa Ventrano

Susan Woodward Walker ‘70 and J. Otey Walker III

Watkins Christian Foundation, Inc.

Gail Thompson Webster-Patterson ‘64

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc.

Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, Inc.

JAMES HYDE PORTER SOCIETY

$10,000 - $24,999

Hannah L. Allen ‘80

William H. Anderson II

William H. Anderson Fund of the Schwab Charitable Fund

Atrium Health Navicent Foundation

Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center

Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation

Julia G. and Cecil A. Baldwin, Jr. Bearings and Drives, Inc.

Charlotte B. and Brian E. Bogle

Priscilla Gautier Bornmann ‘68

Lois F. and Robert A. Bowen, Jr.

R.A. Bowen Trust

Candy Burgess * and Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr.

Jane Johnson Butler ‘65 and G. Marshall Butler

Ivan R. Chanin Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc.

Anne Purvis Church ‘51 * Bequest

Anne P. Church Charitable Endowment Fund of the East Tennessee Foundation

Jane Price Claxton ‘68 and Joseph E. Claxton

Robert J. Edenfield

Fickling Family Foundation, Inc.

Trudie Parker Fickling and William A. Fickling, Jr.

Gifts to Wesleyan College FY2022

Katherine McArthur and Waldo E. Floyd III

Joan Shapiro Foster ‘56

Vivia L. and Richard Fowler

Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation, Inc.

E. J. Grassmann Trust

Eris M. Hall

Mary Lane Edwards Hartshorn ‘49 * Bequest Hays Service, LLC

Sharon and Cal Hays, Jr.

William R. Jenkins

Elizabeth Rogers Kelly ‘72

Bob Knox, Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area

Barbara Beddingfield Magnan ‘81 *

Janice A. Mays ‘73

Beverly F. Mitchell ‘68

Kay C. and William P. Moffitt III

Tommie Sue Montgomery ‘63

Debbie Stevenson Moses ‘89

Andy H. Nations

Elizabeth C. and W. Michael Ogie

The W. Michael & Elizabeth C. Ogie Fund of the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley

Lori Reese Patton ‘90 and Macon Patton

Elizabeth H. and George F. Pickett, Jr.

James Hyde Porter Charitable Trust

Carla Ruiz-Ney ‘08

Ninfa M. Saunders

Cynthia D. Wright ‘75

Dorothy Smith Yandle ‘55 and T. Bruce Yandle, Jr.

32 Gifts made between July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 * deceased
ANNUAL REPORT CURRENT FUND CURRENT FUND SOURCE UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED CAPITAL Trustees $24,400.00 $88,176.26 $5,000.00 Alumna Trustees $116,320.00 $276,984.95 $13,442.65 Alumnae $203,464.61 $404,844.95 $365,350.00 Corporations $23,635.00 $37,013.81 $0.00 Estates, Trusts, Bequests $1,458.23 $542,941.23 $0.00 Faculty, Staff, and Students $2,763.00 $26,832.74 $510.00 Foundation $546,909.25 $394,836.59 $314,300.00 Parents and Friends $18,240.00 $144,418.97 $155,850.00 Church $1,256.76 $100,100.00 $0.00 Grand Total $938,446.85 $2,016,149.50 $854,452.65

GEORGE FOSTER PIERCE LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

$5,000 - $9,999

The Elam Alexander Trust

American Online Giving Foundation

Elizabeth Mackay Asbury ‘49

Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Martha Gragg Bates ‘45

Cadence Bank

Bryant Chandler

Mark B. Chandler

Weezie Chandler

Council of Independent Colleges

Five Thirty Foundation

Janet Mewbourne Genest ‘65

Goddard Foundation

Kathleen Hill Goddard ‘77 and Robert C. Goddard III

Wanda Saltmarsh Hopkins ‘70

John-Wesley Villas, Inc.

Suzanne Woodham Juday ‘69

Melvin I. Kruger

Steven L. Kruger

Janet M. Lawrence ‘80 and Lindsay Lemasters Lewis ‘80

L.E. Schwartz & Son, Inc.

Mary Stephens Malone ‘80

Sally Moffett McKenna ‘75

McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLC

Belinda Person

Charlotte Smith Pfeiffer ‘66

Yehudi B. Self-Medlin ‘96

Betty Cook Shull ‘73 and Michael M. Shull

Betty and Michael Shull Charitable Fund of The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

Mary Langel Stults ‘81

Jessica Kendrick Thomas ‘08

Melissa Lane Thomas ‘69

Marilyn A. Vickers ‘67

Geovette E. Washington ‘89

Kirsten Johansen Welch ‘71

Wesleyan Academy for Lifelong Learning

Kay B. and Wayne J. West

CANDLER CIRCLE

$2,500 - $4,999

Elsa George Antony ‘02 and Syam Antony

Catherine T. Baker

Lorinda Lou Beller ‘64

Birdsey Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc.

Barbara Summers Blevins ‘93

Kathleen DeBerry Brungard ‘67

Marsha Lynn Christy ‘73 and John D. Christy

Gayle Attaway Findlay ‘55

Georgia Power Company, Atlanta

Georgia Power Company, Macon

Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

Norma D. Hanley

Juliette Adams Hawk ‘57

Rosalind Turner Jeter ‘70 and James M. Jeter

Andgelia Proctor Kelly ‘68

Eleanor Adams Scott Lane ‘58 *

Law Offices of John D. Christy, P.C.

Melanie Filson Lewis ‘93

Patricia Shriver Mancuso ‘60

Margaret M. Mathews ‘73

Susan Thigpen McDuffie ‘53

D T McNeill Foundation

Donald T. McNeill, Jr.

Ruth McNeill

Margaret Thompson Monahan ‘67

Lynn Boswell Moses ‘77

Casey and Wilds M. Ogie

The Wilds M. Ogie Fund of the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley

Pamela Henry Pate ‘71 and Barry Pate

Piedmont Macon

Stephen A. Reichert

Stephen A. Reichert Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc.

Cathy Coxey Snow ‘71

Caroline Eagerton Upperco ‘53

Susan C. Wheelis ‘95

Judith L. Whitaker ‘75

Andrea G. and Lawrence B. Williford

GIFTS BY FUND

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Endowment Wesleyan Fund 32% Wesleyan Fund Alumnae 18% Alumna Trustees 6% Trustees 6% Corporations 1% Estates, Trusts, and Bequests 40% Friends & Parents 6% Faculty, Staff, & Students 1% Foundations 20% TOTAL WITH ENDOWMENT TOTALS GIFTS-IN-KIND GIFTS-IN-KIND $252,097.49 $369,673.75 $0.00 $369,673.75 $2,500.00 $409,247.60 $0.00 $409,247.60 $162,445.54 $1,136,105.10 $27,255.88 $1,163,360.98 $0.00 $60,648.81 $0.00 $60,648.81 $2,032,481.61 $2,576,881.07 $0.00 $2,576,881.07 $0.00 $30,105.74 $2,350.00 $32,455.74 $16,500.00 $1,272,545.84 $0.00 $1,272,545.84 $5,504.78 $324,013.75 $53,450.00 $377,463.75 $0.00 $101,356.76 $0.00 $101,356.76 $2,471,529.42 $6,280,578.42 $83,055.88 $6,363,634.30

CATHERINE BREWER BENSON SOCIETY

$1,000 - $2,499

May Morgan Ackerman ‘94 (HON) and Robert K. Ackerman *

Deborah Wedgworth Altman ‘72

Anonymous

Carla T. Asbell Dennis ‘87

Virginia Pritchard Ashby ‘76

Ashcourt Family Foundation Inc.

Automatic Data Processing, LLC

Carolyn Wade Barry ‘59

Mary Carole Fisher Battle ‘84

Linda Bowden Bennett ‘68

Susie Black ‘75

Melody and Christopher Blake

Madeline and Edward S. Brewton

Sandra Lumpkin Bryan ‘66

Barbara A. Bryant ‘67

Margaret Craig Bryant ‘63 *

Jan Bull Burgess ‘70

Laura M. Calhoun ‘98

Pamela Stott Callihan ‘67

Linda Goulding Camp ‘70

Daphne Murph Chapman ‘67

Charities Aid Foundation of America

Jo An Johnson Chewning ‘66

Carolyn and F. Bradford Clifton

Walter Clifton Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.

Mary N. Cobb ‘50

Nannette Coco ‘73 and Karlyn A. Sturmer ‘75

Victoria Buxton Cork ‘77

Betsy Dasher ‘69

Linda Haygood Davis ‘77

DC Productions, Inc.

Manita Bond Dean ‘59

Cheryl League Dennis ‘68

Emily Hardman Dickey ‘58

Mary Ann Ward Dudley ‘68

Mildred Fincher Efland ‘42

Beverly Ellars

Natalie Puckett Evans ‘02 and Dave Evans

Ann Lavender Faulk ‘60 and Carlton S. Faulk

Trudie Parker Fickling ‘65 and William A. Fickling, Jr.

Lisa Hullender Filkins ‘96

Amy M. Fletcher ‘06

Leesa Akins Flora ‘87 and Roger L. Flora

Evelyn LeRoy Fortson ‘52 and Norman J. Fortson

Gena Roberts Franklin ‘71 and George W. Franklin

Carol Broome Fraune ‘69

Ruth White Fruit ‘54

Rachel A. Fullerton ‘10

Leonard T. Furlow, Jr.

Gwen Futral Gallagher-Howard ‘88

Jane Ward Gault ‘70

Carol A. Goodloe ‘75

Selma Middlebrooks Gore ‘75

Susan Reynolds Gregory ‘70

Joan B. and Warren Griffin, Jr.

Katherine Arnold Hale ‘70

Ann and J. Ellsworth Hall III

Peggy Jones Hall 1983 and Kirk Hall

Elizabeth W. Hardin

Emily Sawyer Hart ‘56 and Howard R. Hart, Jr.

Martha Bielmann Hastings ‘52

Peggy Parrish Hasty ‘71

Georgia W. and Robert F. Hatcher

Betsy K. and Robert F. Hatcher, Jr.

Arlyn Mathews Hawley ‘70

Christy and Russ Henry

Rita Mitchell Higgins ‘88 and Thomas F. Higgins

Dawn Gochnour Hoffman ‘95 and Christopher Hoffman

C. Terry Holland

Susan L. Holloway ‘82

Virginia Ann Daniel Holman ‘75 and Calvin M. Holman

Cal and Virginia Ann Holman Funding Trust of the Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust, Inc.

Houghland Foundation

Millie Parrish Hudson ‘75 and W. Quinn Hudson

Ann McDonald Hurt ‘64

Janet Friberg Jarrett ‘78

Vicki Page Jaus ‘68

Martha V. Johnson ‘74

Suzanne Jones Kahn ‘61

Robert H. Kahn, Jr. Family Foundation

Ann Kinnick Keane ‘69

Janis and Ernest Doyle Kelly *

Susan Mann Kimbrell ‘72

Susan Taylor King ‘63

Nancy C. Kinzer

Frances Y. and Thomas F. Knight, Jr.

Abbie Smoak Lacienski ‘01

Betty Sweet Simmons Ladson

Kathleen Propps Langford ‘72 and Bruce Langford

Dana Flanders Laster ‘86 and Scott Laster

Sharron Mays Lawn ‘71 *

Lucille A. and Joseph W. Little

Margaret Strickland Lovein ‘75

Diane A. Lumpkin ‘63

Macon Power

Jane Magrath ‘72

Susan Gallas Mazzola ‘90

Ann Hunter McCandless ‘55

Carolyn Martin McCrea ‘65

Rita Parker McGarity ‘75

Marybelle Proctor Menzel ‘62

MetroPower, Inc.

Namita Mohanty ‘03

Elizabeth Gibbons Montis ‘66

Anne McGee Morganstern ‘58

Susan M. and B. Douglas Morton III

Newbern Foundation

Judith Miller Newbern ‘67

Linda Chance Newiger ‘72

Nike

Emily P. Norton ‘45 * Bequest

Susan Kirvin Ogburn ‘67

Mary Catherine Collins O‘Kelley ‘72

Nancy Jackson Osmundsen ‘72

Stephanie E. Parker ‘81

May Powell Parks ‘70

Lynda Brinks Pfeiffer ‘63

Kasey Carneal Phillips ‘67

Sherryl Senna Pollard ‘72

Lynn Golson Priester ‘72

Emmaline Haddle Pursley ‘69

Harriet Laslie Reynolds ‘62 and John D. Reynolds III

Bryndis W. Roberts ‘78

Julie G. Rogers ‘16

Kelly M. Russell ‘80

Kathryne Meeks Sanders ‘65

Judith Kuhn Schlichter ‘64 and Ralph Schlichter

Elizabeth D. Shavers ‘12

Nancy Peterson Shaw ‘58

Lane W. and Tim Sheridan

Jane Courtenay Shockley ‘56

Karen Connor Shockley ‘63

Betty Westmoreland Shuster ‘66

Simmons Charitable Trust Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc.

William P. Simmons, Jr. *

Deidra West Smith ‘96 and Taylor W. Smith

Felecia Pearson Smith ‘74

Jennifer L. and Dana L. Smoak

South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church

Starr Electrical Contractors, LLC

Bonnie and Joe Starr

Joyce Brandon Starr ‘63

Linda McElroy Steed ‘58

Louise Cross Stewart ‘71

Kathryn and Matthew T. Strickland

Ann Scott Terry ‘70

Julie St. John Thornton ‘78

Robert M. and Lilias Baldwin Turnell Foundation

Ashling Thurmond Osborne ‘05

Eileen Vickery Thurmond ‘72

Reba Thurmond ‘57

Verah Dorsey Turner ‘88

Deborah C. van der Lande

Elizabeth Loflin Vech ‘71

Kate Stickley Watson ‘60 and H. Mitchell Watson, Jr.

Watson Family Charitable Fund of the The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc.

Jane Powers Weldon ‘59

Jane Manley Wheeless ‘67

Allison McFarland Wilcox ‘80

Almonese B. and Ralph W. Williams

Katherine C. Wilson

The Katherine Corn Wilson Fund of the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley

Beth Milstead Wilson ‘96

Sarah J. Wittstruck ‘59 * Bequest

Hilda A. Wright ‘65

Jiarui Xu

Virginia Sumerford York ‘60

FOUNTAIN CLUB

$500 - $999

Alumnae listed in the class giving section.

William H. Allen

Amazon Smile Foundation

Patricia W. Bass

Holly L. Boettger-Tong

Booz Allen Hamilton

Debra J. Brook and Michael F. Kemp

William A. Burns

Brad Busbee

Christ United Methodist Church

Charles M. Cook

Whitney A. Davis

Janet E. Dawson

J. David Deck

Charles L. Ellison

Equitable Life Assurance

H.R. Todd Fund of the GiveWell Community Foundation

Floyd C. Hale

Clinton G. Hobbs

Benjamin Kantor

Michael F. Kemp

Dine and William Lambos

John Laska

G. Bryan Leskosky

Lucile Adams Mathews Fund of the Schwab Charitable Fund

Sidney E. Middlebrooks

Mary T. Monfort Fund of the Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc.

Morning Music Club

Ann and James L. Moses

Susan M. and G. Robert Parkerson III

Kristina Peavy

W. Warren Plowden, Jr.

Robert G. Robbins

Sarah B. Rogers

Rotary Foundation

SAP Software

Catherine Schmitt Whitaker

Sally and John H. Stevenson

The Walt Disney Company Foundation

1836 CLUB

$250 - $499

Alumnae listed in the class giving section.

Allen Gifting Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Suzie and Fletcher C. Anderson

Anonymous Gifts

AT&T Foundation

Robert W. Batten

Veronica W. and William P. Brooks

Joanna Buffington and William D. Brook

Christopher B. Duncan

Jerry Elder

James B. Ferrari

James Fleenor

Harry W. Gilmer

William L. Hammond

Eugene T. Harrison III

Quintress L. Hollis

Mary Ann Howard

Robert C. Hughes, Jr.

Emily and Michael D. McCord

Merck Partnership for Giving

Mightycause Foundation

Ryan Miller

Susan Corn Oliphant

William W. Oliver, Jr.

Mary E. Plowden

Bebe and Albert P. Reichert, Jr.

Warren H. Robinson *

Bridges W. Smith, Jr.

Claire M. and G. Boone Smith III

Ronald D. Stubbs

Ernst Takacs

The Walker Family Charitable Giving Fund of the Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc.

Barbara S. Woodson

Mary Jane M. and Pat M. Woodward

34 Gifts made between July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 * deceased ANNUAL REPORT

CONTRIBUTORS

Up to $250

Alumnae listed in the class giving section.

Theresa A. Abercrombie

Albany First United Methodist Church

Alston United Methodist Church

Eleanor W. and Walter Angoff

Anonymous

Dennis L. Applebee, Jr.

Charles E. Atchley, Jr.

Atlanta Wesleyan Alumnae Club

Libby Bailey

Lisa B. Barksdale

Timothy H. Baughman

Bethany and H. Brannon Bennett, Jr.

Brooke Bennett-Day

Seth Berkebile

Jack K. Berry *

Kenvoris Blair

Virginia Blake

Cynthia Blunt

Bold Springs United Methodist Church (Cairo Charge)

Susan M. Bond

Frances A. and Thomas T. Bosley

Susan S. Bowers

Karen Bray

Lindsey Bray

Catherine I. Brewer

Thanesha Brezial

Rhiannon Bruner

John M. Burns

Candice Cagle

Helen Carter

Susan D. Champlin

Sergey Chernokov

John Christopher

Holly Cole

Verda M. Colvin

Ann F. and John W. Copeland Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Mary C. and Vincent J. Coughlin, Jr.

Timothy Crosby

Cuthbert United Methodist Church

William J. Cutler, Jr.

Kay L. and Stuart C. Davis III

Meagon Davis

Russell Davis

Tammy M. Davis

Saralyn H. DeSmet

Katherine O. Discher

Melanie Doherty

Jane A. Dolan

Deidra D. Donmoyer

Laurie B. and James T. Douglas

Bonnie C. Dowling

Kevin Duke

M. Boyd Edwards

M. Paul Efland III

Kel-Ann S. and James W. Eyler

Vi Ann S. and Paul R. Foster

Whitney Foster

Friendship United Methodist Church (Cairo Charge)

Sirena S. Fritz

Stephanie K. and Thomas D. Gaither, Jr.

Samuel Gandy

Benjamin M. Garland *

Charles F. Gattis, Jr.

Amanda Greechan

Ann T. Griffeth

Diane G. and Joseph W. Griffin, Jr.

Steven Haberlin

Alexis Hall

James W. Halloran

Anne C. Hanse

Toni and Kevin Harrington

James W. Hart

Tonya Harter

Christine H. and Channing S. Haskell

Kortney Hatcher

Martha E. and John L. Helgerson

Kyle Herring

Emily J. Higdon

Hilton United Methodist Church

Denise W. Holloway

Karen E. Huber and Nicholas Steneck

James W. Hughes

IBM Corporation

Barbara D. Jenkins

Sallie R. and Marcus K. Jocoy

Thomas H. Johnson

Julie A. Jones

Cedrella C. Jones-Taylor

Ruthyle N. Julien

Katherine M. and David M. Kalish

Mark L. Kelley

Aaron Kirkwood

Barbara Knight

Robert G. Kopp

Anne C. Krabacher

Kroger Company Foundation

Cathy and John B. Lafitte

Lamon Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Charles A. Lanford *

Troy D. Lawson

Laura K. and Joseph Lease

Sudy V. Leavy

Lee Street United Methodist Church

Linton United Methodist Church of Sparta

Huichun Liu

Frazer B. Lively

Fred W. Livezey

Karen Lockwood

Mark R. MacMahon

Macon Music Teachers Association

Linda Z. Malkin

Kathy L. Malone

Monty T. Martin

Robert S. Martin

Dennie L. McCrary

McCrary Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Michael C. McGhee

Megan McMahon

Heather W. Melvin

Glenna D. and J. Patrick Meyer, Jr.

Microsoft Matching Gifts Program

Brandi Miller

Ashley C. and Daniel Miller

John Mitchell

Arthur Thomas Mixon

Mary A. and James R. Moore

Dotty I. Morgan *

Walter E. Morris, Jr.

Peg K. and John H. Morrison, Jr.

John H. Morrison, Jr. and Margaret Knox Morrison Fund of the Cabarrus County Community Foundation

Melinda and Robert L. Moye II

Paul M. Murrell

Anthony M. Nardotti

Frances and Walter P. Neely

Mallory Neil

Network for Good

Neurology Associates LLP

Oak Grove United Methodist Church

Shane Odom

Cindy and George Campbell Oetter, Jr.

Regina B. Oost and Joseph A. Iskra, Jr.

Park Avenue United Methodist Church

Gene D. Paulsson

Julia R. and Rush A. Peace

T. Leonard Perkins Jr.

Elizabeth C. and H. P. Persons III

Thomas E. Phillips

Yasmin Pineda

Judith and Michael Plaut

William A. Pointer

Joye M. and Mark A. Preston

W. Alan Randolph

Damon R. Riggs

Marsha A. and Andrew M. Roberts

Barbara and James D. Rowan

Sydney H. and T. Alfred Sams, Jr.

Sandersville United Methodist Church

Alain R. Sappi

Nancy Scarbrough

Alan J. Schneider

Tyler Schwaller

Seth D. Selke

Shelton Chapel United Methodist Church

Penny Siqueiros and Jessica White

Marguerite H. and Elliott H. Sisson, Jr.

Tina Smith

Teresa P. Smotherman

Rosemary and John Spiegel

St. Peters United Methodist Church of Fitzgerald

John F. Stewart

Laura Strausberg

Kayla Stroud

Isabelle Sullivan

Angie H. Swearingen

Deonna S. Tanner

Leolene M. and Ben Tate

Theo Thevaos

Dr. Theo G. and Artemisia D. Thevaos Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Erin Thompson

John G. Thompson

Blair K. Train

Stella Tsai and Kenneth Deaton, Jr.

Jessica L. Tucker

Elizabeth A. and David J. Ulfik

Kevin L. Ulshafer

Brandi T. Vorhees

Gail S. and J. Kenneth Walker

Kayla Walker

Joseph A. Wall

Katharine Warner

LaTeshia Warren

Margaret M. and Elmer J. Waterman

Wesleyan College Alumnae Association

Westtown United Methodist Church

Andrew Wheeler

Jessica White

Willacoochee United Methodist Church

Jane D. Willingham

John L. Wood *

Woodland United Methodist Church of Cairo

Arthur G. Wroble

Hang Xia

Robert Young

Ying Zhen

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

We are grateful for these companies and corporate foundations who matched their employees‘ gifts to Wesleyan during this last fiscal year.

American Online Giving Foundation

AT&T Foundation

Automatic Data Processing, LLC Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Equitable HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Merck Partnership for Giving

Microsoft Matching Gifts Program

Nike

SAP Software

The Walt Disney Company Foundation

GIFTS IN KIND

Many thanks to alumnae and friends who generously donated in-kind gifts or services to Wesleyan in the last fiscal year.

Catherine T. Baker

Wanda Saltmarsh Hopkins ‘70

Beverly F. Mitchell ‘68

Tommie Sue Montgomery ‘63

Susan C. Oliphant

Belinda Person

Lisa Ventrano

Katharine Warner

Judith L. Whitaker ‘75

BEQUESTS

Wesleyan College is grateful for these legacies we received from donors during the past year.

William N. Banks, Jr.

Regina S. Bland ‘76

Anne Purvis Church ‘51

A. V. Elliott

Jane Mulkey Green ‘42

Mary Lane Edwards Hartshorn ‘49

Beverly J. Held ‘85 and Gilbert Held

Catharine Elizabeth Neylans ‘51

Emily P. Norton ‘45

Nancy Stephenson Powell ‘58

Tena N. Roberts ‘60

Sarah J. Wittstruck ‘59

WESmag 2023

May Morgan Ackerman ‘94 and Robert K. Ackerman *

Betty Smith Addison ‘51

Nancy Reeder Akins ‘60

Hannah L. Allen ‘80

Susan Brown Allen ‘17 (HON)

Debra McGee Ambrose ‘84

Linda G. Anderson ‘71

William H. Anderson II

Ruth Wong Arnow ‘56

William E. Baird, Jr.

Julia and Cecil A. Baldwin, Jr.

Kathleen P. Ballou

Patricia W. Bass

Martha Gragg Bates ‘45

Edwina Hall Beall ‘53 *

Lorinda Lou Beller ‘64

Alexis Xides Bighley ‘67

Loyd H. Black, Jr.

Regina S. Bland ‘76 *

Georgann Dessau Blum ‘47 *

Priscilla Gautier Bornmann ‘68

Kathy A. Bradley ‘78

Beulah Laslie Brinson Bird ‘58

Barbara A. Bryant ‘67

Patricia Sterling Brzezinski ‘84

Betsy Martin Bunte ‘68 and Louis E. Bunte

Margaret and Mark S. Burgessporter

Cynthia Costello Busbee ‘92

Carol Hindman Butler ‘78

FOREVER FIRST SOCIETY

Chartered in 1989, Wesleyan's planned giving society recognizes alumnae and friends who make estate plans benefiting Wesleyan College. To best reflect the Society's significant, lasting impact well beyond the 21st century, it is now named the Forever First Society. We are grateful to Forever First Society members who strengthen and sustain the future of Wesleyan and her students through their generous commitments.

Jane Johnson Butler ‘65

Helen E. Cannon ‘60 *

Jo Ann Johnson Chewning ‘66

Susan Lott Clark ‘46

Susan A. Cobleigh ‘68

Nannette Coco ‘73 and Karlyn Sturmer ‘75

Frances Oehmig Collins ‘47

Barbara Roland Colwell ‘70

Anne M. Cordeiro ‘92

Gloria Boyette Corker ‘60

Betty Turner Corn ‘47

Pamela Davis Corvelli ‘98

Peggy Chesnutt Daniel ‘91

Mildred Taylor Dennis ‘57

Emily Hardman Dickey ‘58

Berta Dodd-Marbut ‘58 *

Mary Nunn Domingos ‘46 *

Eloise Maxwell Doty ‘68

Jo Duke ‘84

Beth Mason Duncan ‘61

Ann Lee Alley Earnshaw ‘59

Robert J. Edenfield

Mildred Fincher Efland ‘42

Annetta Zimmerman Elliott ‘67

Glennda Kingry Elliott ‘65

Bee Seckinger Epley ‘58

Trudie Parker Fickling ‘65

Arline Atkins Finch ‘56 * and Ronald M. Finch, Jr.

Gayle Attaway Findlay ‘55

Amy M. Fletcher ‘06

Leesa Akins Flora ‘87 and Roger L. Flora

Joan Shapiro Foster ‘56

Vivia L. and Richard Fowler

Gena Roberts Franklin ‘71

Jean Cain Gaddis ‘61

Tina D. Gann ‘94

Ashley Garrett ‘90

Maria Shackelford Gause ‘90

Jackie Herron Gilmer ‘76 and Harry W. Gilmer

Caroline Oliver Goff ‘92

Lisa DiMuro Gosnell ‘82

Judy Woodward Gregory ‘63

Eleanor Laslie Griffin ‘60

Charlotte Jolly Hale ‘62 and Floyd C. Hale

Mary Pierpont Riley Hall ‘57

Laura Lowe Harmon ‘72 and Barrie H. Harmon III

Robyn Harmon ‘77

Carol Anne Rollins Harrison ‘62

Mary Lane Edwards Hartshorn ‘49 *

Betty Upchurch Hasty ‘55 *

Beverly J. Held ‘85 * and Gilbert Held *

Pamela Lohr Hendrix ‘88

Cynthia L. Hershey ‘91

Carol Inman Heyward ‘60

Nancy Hill-Bates ‘61

Betty Smith Hipps ‘68

Sally Blake Hodo ‘69

C. Terry Holland

Susan L. Holloway ‘82

Virginia Ann Daniel Holman ‘75 and Calvin M. Holman

Julie Houston Trieste ‘98

Anne Scarborough Hughes ‘78

Mollie Elizabeth Hughes ‘06

Anita Stern Isaac ‘76

Jessica L. Jarman ‘99

Janet Friberg Jarrett ‘78

Parrish Smotherman Jenkins ‘06

Suzanne McNatt Johnson ‘60

Catherine Gibbons Jost ‘70

Carla DuBose Kalec ‘57 *

Dana Karstensen-Bryan ‘99

Elizabeth Rogers Kelly ‘72

Carol Bacon Kelso ‘73

Julia Stillwell Ketcham ‘58

Kari Goellner Kitchens ‘91

Dorothy M. and Robert E. Knox, Jr.

Ruth A. Knox ‘75

Abbie Smoak Lacienski ‘01

Nancy L. Lamb ‘95

Eleanor Adams Scott Lane ‘58 *

Kayron McMinn Laska ‘87 (HON) and John Laska

Janet M. Lawrence ‘80 and Lindsay Lemasters Lewis ‘80

Melanie Filson Lewis ‘93

Betty Kemper Lhotka ‘57

Gifts made between July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 * deceased
"It’s not about the gift. It’s about the opportunity. It’s about paying forward what was so graciously given to me. It’s leaving a legacy not tied to my name, but rather tied to a generation of women destined to do great things."
-Morgan L. Felts '07

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Betty Jordan Lippitt ‘74

Betty I. Lo ‘95

Nancy Middleton Lucia ‘65

Diane A. Lumpkin ‘63

Margaret T. MacCary

Beverly Hinely MacMahon ‘74

Nan G. Maddux ‘75

Patricia Shriver Mancuso ‘60

Nancy Van Aken Marti ‘64

Jane Silverman Mason ‘66

Virginia Mason ‘65

Jeanon M. Massien ‘84

Lucile Adams Mathews ‘66

Elizabeth N. Mathis ‘96

William M. Matthews

Harriett E. Mayo ‘71

Carolyn Martin McCrea ‘65

Michele L. McDuffie ‘99

Rita Parker McGarity ‘75

Sally Moffett McKenna ‘75

Barbara Bird McLendon ‘60

Mary Margaret Woodward McNeill ‘60

Sally Griffie Mehalko ‘67

Wende Sanderson Meyer von Bremen ‘80

Sally Eisen Miller ‘65

Beverly F. Mitchell ‘68

Mary Ainsworth Mitchell ‘47

Tommie Sue Montgomery ‘63

Elizabeth Gibbons Montis ‘66

Mary Jo Moody ‘64

Caron Griffin Morgan ‘73

Anne McGee Morganstern ‘58

Deborah Stevenson Moses ‘89

Lee B. Murphey

Gail Fulton Murphy ‘68

Claire Michaels Murray ‘52 *

Sherry V. Neal ‘96

Linda Chance Newiger ‘72

Diane Bridges Nix ‘81

Laura Ruth Norris ‘77

Mary Catherine Collins O‘Kelley ‘72

Leah Wallat Odden ‘54

Sara Lee Lane Ogilvie ‘56

Vidal E. Olivares ‘02

Patricia Davis Oliver ‘66 and William W. Oliver, Jr.

Cacia Morris Orser ‘70

Ermine M. Owenby, Jr. ‘61

Joyce Paris ‘54

Stephanie E. Parker ‘81

Carrie Anne Parks-Kirby ‘76

Heather Peebles-Bradley ‘90

Charlotte Smith Pfeiffer ‘66

Linda Vogel Pfleger ‘61

Loretta L. Pinkston-Pope ‘84

Mary Belle Gardner Quesenberry ‘43 *

Harriet Laslie Reynolds ‘62

Shirley Wise Richardson ‘63

Gayle Langston Ricklefs ‘61

Bryndis W. Roberts ‘78

Julie Benge Rogers ‘16

Meredith Young Rogers ‘60

Kelly M. Russell ‘80

Joan Maddox Sammons ‘57

Ann Harrell Saunders ‘53

Kenlyn G. Sawyer ‘86

Joyce Reddick Schafer ‘55

Muffy Gordy Schladensky ‘83

Harriet Holland Schmitt ‘62

Jeanette Loflin Shackelford ‘61

Susan McDonald Sheehan ‘72

Sandra Bell Shipp ‘66 and Robert Shipp

Susan Moses Shropshire ‘72

Sally Husted Shuford ‘61

Marsha Fernald Sichveland ‘68

Martha Kinsey Skirven ‘61

Melissa Spradley Slaughter ‘01

Amy-Christine Vinson Smith ‘99

Betsy Palmer Smith ‘60

Joyce Hussey Smith ‘53

Rowena Dawson Smith ‘63

Sarah Turnbull Snow ‘74 and Claude H. Snow, Jr.

Marjorie Perkins Squires ‘51 and William H. Squires

Preston Stevens, Jr.

Sylvia Newton Summers ‘64 and Roland S. Summers

Willard E. Summers, Jr.

Ann Scott Terry ‘70

Martha Clower Thomas ‘64

Betty A. Thompson ‘47

Mary E. Thompson ‘79

Casey J. Thurman ‘65

Eileen Vickery Thurmond ‘72

Virginia Rushing Trapnell ‘46

Kathryn Smith Vinson ‘99

Charlotte Little Walker ‘49

Marianna Patton Walker ‘79 * and Carroll A. Walker

Susan Woodward Walker ‘70

Geovette E. Washington ‘89

Katherine Stickley Watson ‘60 and H. Mitchell Watson, Jr.

Gail Thompson Webster-Patterson ‘64

Susan C. Wheelis ‘95

Judith L. Whitaker ‘75

Beth Milstead Wilson ‘96

DeSira Palmer Williams ‘17

Linda J. Withrow ‘63

Janet Eidson Woods ‘75

Sandra Grist Woods ‘66

Martha Jean Laslie Woodward ‘54

Cynthia D. Wright ‘75

Dorothy Smith Yandle ‘55 and T. Bruce Yandle, Jr.

Georgiana Hsueh Yang ‘49

WESmag 2023
“As a Society member, I reflect upon Wesleyan as a period in my life where I was given needed direction and a safe place to explore new concepts and abstract thinking all within a supportive extended family. Wesleyan nourished my thoughts, fed my soul, and heightened my aspirations. My hope is that this gift, along with the gifts of other members, will help to continue this legacy for more women.”
-Virginia Ann Holman '75

Class Giving

Giving Levels

1942

Participation: 60.00%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $250.00

Total All Gifts: $41,911.00

President’s Council

Jane Mulkey Green * Bequest

Benson Society

Mildred Fincher Efland

1836 Club

Margaret Smith Carruth M❤

1945

Participation: 18.75%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $6,658.23

Total All Gifts: $6,658.23

Pierce Society

Martha Gragg Bates M❤

Benson Society

Emily P. Norton * Bequest M

Contributors

Virginia Martin Lawrence *

1946

Participation: 4.35%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $50.00

Total All Gifts: $50.00

Contributors

Virginia Rushing Trapnell M

1947

Participation: 3.13%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $49,626.38

Total All Gifts: $199,626.38

President’s Council

Betty Turner Corn M❤

1948

Participation: 6.45%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $950.00

Total All Gifts: $950.00

Fountain Club

Pauline Phelps Deck M❤

1836 Club

Jane Mobley Dickey M

1949

Participation: 18.18%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $7,350.00

Total All Gifts: $22,350.00

Porter Society

Mary Lane Edwards Hartshorn * Bequest

Pierce Society

Elizabeth Mackay Asbury M❤

Fountain Club

Betty Jo Watson Bowdre * M❤

Susan Gragg Cash M❤

Mildred Roads Griffith M❤

1836 Club

Betty Jane Daniel Robinson

Contributors

Patricia Johnson Childs M❤

Jerrye Griffeth Short M❤

Julia Weathers Wynne

1950

Participation: 10.00%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,060.00

Total All Gifts: $1,060.00

Benson Society

Mary N. Cobb M❤

Contributors

Myra Jane Holman Bird

Martha Ann Wood Robertson M❤

1951

Participation: 12.82%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $10,100.00

Total All Gifts: $1,276,135.64

President’s Council

Catharine Elizabeth Neylans * Bequest M

Marjorie Perkins Squires M❤

Porter Society

Anne Purvis Church * Bequest M❤

Contributors

Robin Chesney Hopkins M❤

Mary Baldwin Woodland M❤

1952

Participation: 7.14%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,100.00

Total All Gifts: $2,100.00

Benson Society

Evelyn LeRoy Fortson M❤

Martha Bielmann Hastings M❤

Contributors

Patricia Berry Faust M❤

1953

Participation: 13.79%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $7,400.00

Total All Gifts: $7,400.00

Candler Circle

Susan Thigpen McDuffie M

Caroline Eagerton Upperco

Fountain Club

Helen Blackmarr Outler M❤

1836 Club

Merrilyn Welch Eastham M❤

Contributors

Claire Houser-Dodd M

Julianne Withers Roland M

Gary Still Suters M❤

Frances Bruce Van Horn M❤

1954

Participation: 10.53%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $2,600.00

Total All Gifts: $2,600.00

Benson Society

Ruth White Fruit M❤

Fountain Club

Elizabeth Gaunt Bryan

Varese Chambless

Contributors

Natalie Brewton Barfield M❤

Athelyn Wade Buttrill M❤

Leah Wallat Odden M

1955

Participation: 21.74%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $15,775.00

Total All Gifts: $15,775.00

Porter Society

Dorothy Smith Yandle M❤ Candler Circle

Gayle Attaway Findlay M❤

Benson Society

Ann Hunter McCandless M❤

Contributors

Phyllis Clough Davis M❤

Gerda Paul Goodrich

Frances Moulthrop Gordon

Betty Upchurch Hasty *

Judith Fuller Johnson M❤

Ada Morris Lamon M❤

Patricia Beckler McWhorter M❤

1956

Participation: 13.56%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $24,084.48

Total All Gifts: $24,084.48

Porter Society

Joan Shapiro Foster M❤

Benson Society

Emily Sawyer Hart M❤

Jane Courtenay Shockley M❤

Fountain Club

Mary Jo Mixon Sibbald

1836 Club

Jo Ann Copeland Chapple M❤

Contributors

Frances Cassel Berry * M❤

Lloyd Young Flanders M❤

Carolyn Freund Hail

1957

Participation: 18.92%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $6,440.00

Total All Gifts: $6,440.00

Candler Circle

Juliette Adams Hawk M❤

Benson Society

Reba Thurmond M❤

Fountain Club

Nancy McClellan Flowers M❤

Contributors

Gray Rowland Curlee M

Joyce Bell Dauler

Sylvia Kartsonis Demopoulos

Anita Bruce Etheridge

Martha Sisson Gaston

Harriette Wilkes Grimes M

Jean Middlebrooks Morris

Sandra Deisch Ringdahl

Joan Maddox Sammons M❤

Eleanor McDonald Still

Marguerite Malcolm Yarboro M❤

1958

Participation: 15.31%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $7,575.00

Total All Gifts: $265,121.98

President’s Council

Nancy Stephenson Powell * Bequest

Candler Circle

Eleanor Adams Scott Lane * M❤

Benson Society

Emily Hardman Dickey M❤

Anne McGee Morganstern M

Nancy Peterson Shaw M❤

Linda McElroy Steed M❤

Fountain Club

Julia Stillwell Ketcham M❤

Paula Pritchard Todd

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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL $25,000 or
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JAMES HYDE PORTER SOCIETY $10,000 - $24,999 GEORGE FOSTER PIERCE LEADERSHIP SOCIETY $5,000 - $9,999 CANDLER CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999 CATHERINE BREWER BENSON SOCIETY $1,000 - $2,499
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CLUB $500 - $999 1836 CLUB $250 - $499 CONTRIBUTORS Up
Gifts made between July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 * deceased
ANNUAL REPORT

1836 Club

Temple Wilson Ellis

Louise Sawyer Whipple M❤

Contributors

Beulah Laslie Brinson Bird M❤

Nancy Cook Hollingsworth M❤

Sarah Duncan Kinsey

Martha Carter MiddlemasBryant M❤

Nina Sheppard Terrell M❤

1959

Participation: 22.86%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $7,785.00

Total All Gifts: $7,785.00

Benson Society

Carolyn Wade Barry M

Manita Bond Dean M❤

Jane Powers Weldon M❤

Sarah J. Wittstruck *

Fountain Club

Anne Swetnam Barton M

Ann Lee Alley Earnshaw M❤

1836 Club

Lee Brenaman Holmes M❤

Contributors

Elizabeth Blalock Butler M❤

Marcia Adams Cashin M❤

Julia Elliott Greer M❤

Janace Fender Griffin M

Carmen Moore Jackson M❤

Carmella Christopher Kelsey

Yvonne Grant Lindsey M

Mary Terrell Mitchell M

Carol King Pope M❤

1960

Participation: 17.69%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $26,245.00

Total All Gifts: $138,370.54

President’s Council

Mary Ann Pollard Houghland M❤

Mary Margaret Woodward McNeill M❤

Tena N. Roberts * Bequest

Candler Circle

Patricia Shriver Mancuso M❤

Benson Society

Ann Lavender Faulk M❤

Kate Stickley Watson M❤

Virginia Sumerford York M❤

Fountain Club

Gloria Boyette Corker M❤

Martha Bell Lewis M❤

Doris V. Manning M❤

Barbara Betts Tuck M❤

1836 Club

Margaret McCready Cornell M❤

Meredith Young Rogers M❤

Betsy Palmer Smith M❤

Contributors

Kay Carroll Barnes M❤

Anne Holderfield Ficken

Marcilla Jacobs Heath M❤

Lydia Jordan Hickam M❤

Lynn Lightfoot Hutcheson M❤

Barbara Bird McLendon M❤

Nan Millwood Solomon M❤

Molly Mallory Wilkes M❤

Mary Amerson Willingham Burt M

1961

Participation: 23.40%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $29,807.78

Total All Gifts: $29,807.78

President’s Council

Ermine M. Owenby, Jr. M❤

Benson Society Suzanne Jones Kahn M❤

Fountain Club

Jo Anne Miller Gaede M❤

1836 Club

Mary Jo Porch Floyd M❤

Jeanette Loflin Shackelford M❤

Nancy Bowden Wiley M❤

Contributors

Ann Frost Copeland M❤

Janice McCord Doe M❤

Jean Edwards Dukes M❤

Ernestine Cole Fulmer M❤

Andrea Morris Gruhl M

Kay Watkins Hanson

Norma Mullings Hunt M❤

Sandra Combs Lewis M❤

Bebe Blalock Littles M❤

Muriel Decker Mortensen M

Linda Vogel Pfleger M❤

Gayle Langston Ricklefs M❤

Sheila Leto Scott M❤

Janice Boland Smith M❤

Lynn Cochran Thompson M

Linda Lee Belford Turek M❤

1962

Participation: 27.42%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $5,285.00

Total All Gifts: $5,385.00

Benson Society

Marybelle Proctor Menzel M❤

Harriet Laslie Reynolds M❤ Fountain Club

Charlotte Jolly Hale M❤

LaTrelle Blackburn Oliver M❤

1836 Club

Jane Flemister Batten M❤

Carol Anne Rollins Harrison M❤

Rhoda Morrison Joyner

Martha E. Weldon M❤

Contributors

Eleanor Hagins Bradwell M❤

Janella Sammons Brand

Sherry Staples Hubbard M

Ellen Cone Lynn M❤

Frances Parker McCrary M

Sonya Shipman Otte M❤

Jill Jayne Read

Elizabeth Daves Ream

Sarah Calhoun Savage M

1963

Participation: 18.52%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $86,568.54

Total All Gifts: $206,768.54

President’s Council

Sylvia Maxwell Brown M❤

Judy Woodward Gregory M❤

Porter Society

Tommie Sue Montgomery M❤

Benson Society

Margaret Craig Bryant M❤

Susan Taylor King M❤

Diane A. Lumpkin M❤

Lynda Brinks Pfeiffer M❤

Wesleyan Star

Established in 2014 to recognize those alumnae just beginning to support Wesleyan in consecutive years, the Wesleyan Star honors alumnae who have given for two, three, or four consecutive years. Special recognition of Wesleyan Stars includes a M following their names in the alumnae Class Giving section and special recognition during Alumnae Weekend.

Love X 5

For the past 26 years, the Love X 5 program has been recognizing our faithful alumnae who have made a gift to Wesleyan for five or more consecutive years. In recognition of their loyalty to Wesleyan, these faithful donors are honored with a ❤ following their names in the alumnae Class Giving section. When attending Alumnae Weekend, Love X 5 faithful are also presented with a special pin honoring their continued support of their alma mater.

Winner’s Circle

A 2014 addition to our recognition of consecutiveyear donors includes the Winner’s Circle. These faithful alumnae have supported Wesleyan with gifts for ten to nineteen consecutive years. To recognize this loyalty, Winner’s Circle faithful are honored with a following their name in the alumnae Class Giving section, as well as special recognition during Alumnae Weekend.

Stanback Society

Established in 2001, the Stanback Society recognizes alumnae who have given to Wesleyan for twenty or more consecutive years. These faithful donors are honored with a following their names in the alumnae Class Giving Section. The Stanback Society is named in honor of Florence Elizabeth Cawthon Stanback who contributed to the Annual Fund faithfully, giving every year from her graduation in 1925 until her death in 2002.

Forever First Society

Because we are forever grateful for those who remember Wesleyan with a planned gift, these alumnae are now recognized in the Class Giving section. The names of current Society members will appear in bold typeface and those from whom we have received a legacy gift will appear in italics.

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Karen Connor Shockley M❤

Joyce Brandon Starr M❤

Fountain Club

Shirley Wise Richardson M❤

Ann Ewing Shumaker M❤

Sally Irwin Williams M❤

1836 Club

Ann Lyn Lightner Allen M❤

Anne Valentin Hutcherson

Barbara Johnston Plaxico M❤

Rebecca Bullard Powers M❤

Contributors

Linda Quinn Hickman M❤

Virginia Barber Perkins M❤

Renate Butler Ryan M❤

RoxAnna Arrington Sway M

1964

Participation: 39.47%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $12,335.09

Total All Gifts: $112,485.09

President’s Council

Gail Thompson Webster-Patterson M❤

Candler Circle

Lorinda Lou Beller M❤

Benson Society

Ann McDonald Hurt M❤

Judith Kuhn Schlichter M❤

Fountain Club

Diana P. Jeffreys M❤

Suzanne Gosnell Joye M❤

Harriette James Simmons

Martha Clower Thomas M❤

Martha Simmons Woodall M❤

1836 Club

Madelaine Mackoul Cosgrove M❤

Gena Sewell Davidson M❤

Mary Russell George M❤

Nancy Van Aken Marti M❤

Sally Hutchinson Vermillion M❤

Contributors

Agnes D. Albright M❤

Emelyn Arnold M❤

Dorothy Groh Cutler M❤

Mary Helen Pope Daniel M❤

Jane Brockinton Earhart M❤

Elizabeth Hartley Filliat M❤

Rosalyn Moye Forsyth M❤

Willanna Anderson Gibbs M

Elaine Kaloostian Hall M❤

Ann Lichtenwalter Hernandez M❤

Beth Bramblett Hirzel M❤

Susan Lillyman Hyland * M❤

Mary Helen Johnson Johnson M❤

Mary Ann Moore Johnson

Robin Hickman MacCurdy M❤

Virginia Bowen Maier M❤

Frances Strickland Masse

Carolyn McDonald Parham M

Margaret Freeman Patterson M❤

Suzanne Whidden Pennington M❤

Emma Jo Jones Ploeger M❤

Sandra McElroy Preston M❤

Mary Helen Hall Ringe M❤

Elizabeth Humphrey Roberts M

Lucy Guggenheimer Ross M❤

Margaret Mannheim Sease

Frances White Skoglund M❤

Eileen Mullings Smith M❤

Nancy Filer Waite M❤

Linda Maria Willson M

Pamela Watkins Young M❤

1965

Participation: 16.08%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $34,340.00

Total All Gifts: $65,114.00

President’s Council

Glennda Kingry Elliott M❤

Porter Society

Jane Johnson Butler M❤

Pierce Society

Janet Mewbourne Genest

Benson Society

Trudie Parker Fickling M❤

Carolyn Martin McCrea M❤

Kathryne Meeks Sanders M❤

Hilda A. Wright M❤

1836 Club

Mary Jane McCarren Brantley M

Margaret Shoemaker Gordon M❤

Gloria Dollar Knight M❤

Jean Webb Tippins

Contributors

Sharon Harp Campbell M❤

Helen Kendall Elder M

Olivia Lopez Hartenstein M❤

Silvia Gonzalez Kenneweg M❤

Barbara Chapman Kortemeier M

Janice Parks Mahoney M❤

Brenda Freeman Manucy M❤

Sally Eisen Miller M❤

Mildred E. Neville M❤

Katherine Champion Smelley M❤

Julia Stancil Sparks Stepp

Carol Banks Wilburn M

1966

Participation: 14.29%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $12,856.00

Total All Gifts: $12,856.00

Pierce Society

Charlotte Smith Pfeiffer M❤

Benson Society

Sandra Lumpkin Bryan M❤

Jo An Johnson Chewning M❤

Elizabeth Gibbons Montis M❤

Betty Westmoreland Shuster M❤

Fountain Club

Marion Spencer Bluestone M❤

Jane Silverman Mason M❤

Lucile Adams Mathews M❤

1836 Club

Beth Childs Brooks M❤

Maxine Maddox Dornemann M

Patricia Davis Oliver M❤

Bonnie Smith Slovis

Dona D. Vaughn M❤

Contributors

Elizabeth Girlinghouse Bernard M❤

Mary Thrift Chambers M❤

Carol Adams Garland M

Rosemary George

Pamela Easmann Holmes M❤

Darlene Hassler Jackson

Suzanne Spence Joyce M

Becky Gleaton Mynatt M❤

Cathy Bloor Servais M

Sandra Grist Woods M❤

1967

Participation: 20.00%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $97,670.00

Total All Gifts: $125,670.00

President’s Council

Alexis Xides Bighley M❤

Suelle M. Swartz M❤

Pierce Society

Marilyn A. Vickers M❤

Candler Circle

Kathleen DeBerry Brungard M❤

Margaret Thompson Monahan M❤

Benson Society

Barbara A. Bryant M

Pamela Stott Callihan M

Daphne Murph Chapman M❤

Judith Miller Newbern M❤

Susan Kirvin Ogburn M❤

Kasey Carneal Phillips M

Jane Manley Wheeless M❤

Fountain Club

Sally Farren Benoy M❤

Charlotte Babcock Ellis M

Anne Hilger Manley M❤

Karen Moore McDonald M❤

Susan Rau Middlebrooks M❤

Janie Hudson Williams M

1836 Club

Flora Phillips Grindstaff M❤

Maribeth Wills Lowe M

Sally Griffie Mehalko M❤

Kay Williams New M❤

Harriett Willcoxon Palmer

Nancy Condes Whitsett M

Jean Widney Wynn

Contributors

Susan Cooke Bickelhaupt M

Judy Warren Edwards M

Helen Neal Kleiber M

Susan Barnes Lamb

Jane Inman Young

1968

Participation: 24.73%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $71,841.06

Total All Gifts: $86,671.06

President’s Council

Betsy Martin Bunte M❤

Porter Society

Priscilla Gautier Bornmann M❤

Jane Price Claxton M❤

Beverly F. Mitchell M❤

Candler Circle

Andgelia Proctor Kelly M❤

Benson Society

Linda Bowden Bennett

Cheryl League Dennis

Mary Ann Ward Dudley M❤

Vicki Page Jaus

Fountain Club

Virginia Crapps Johnson M❤

Leila K. Kight M❤

Suzanne Sebring Moncrieff M

Mary Jo Fincher Plowden M❤

Virginia Hiers Roebuck M❤

Sally Plowden Stevenson M

1836 Club

Helen Jackson Burgin M❤

Patty Pearce Cardin M❤

Marian Pointer Clements M

Susan A. Cobleigh M❤

Katherine Wilson Johnson M❤

Geranne Hutchinson Mills M❤

Martha Herring Stubbs M

Contributors

Anne Adams Atkinson M

Rebecca Mathews Beal

Eve L. Birmingham M❤

Beth Rogero Bowen M❤

Lynn Hays Davis M❤

Cheryl Grantham Fee M

Nancy McMeen Freeman M

Robin Hood Geisler M❤

Lynda Ogburn Hathorn

Betty Smith Hipps M❤

Louise Cole Kelley

Laura Byington Ludman

Ellen Beard Martin M❤

Cheryl Maund Page

Ruth Anne Gray Randolph M❤

Martha Pafford Schindhelm M❤

Virginia Larson Schneider

Susan Jones Shulman M❤

Peggy Ray Sichveland M❤

Nancy Lowe Taylor M❤

Mary Abbott Waite M

Diane G. Walker

Ginger Sanders White M❤

1969

Participation: 20.11%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $23,670.00

Total All Gifts: $23,670.00

Pierce Society

Suzanne Woodham Juday M❤

Melissa Lane Thomas M❤

Benson Society

Betsy Dasher

Carol Broome Fraune M❤

Ann Kinnick Keane M❤

Emmaline Haddle Pursley M

Fountain Club

Alice Peninger Beasley M❤

Karen D. Garr M❤

Betty Hood Lydick M❤

1836 Club

Sharon Malone Boyd M❤

Lou Ellen Semler Boyes M❤

Ann Reaves Burr M❤

Linda Smith Gregg M❤

Margaret Yarbrough McCranie M❤

Gloria Garrett Seymour M

Contributors

Emily Vardaman Adams

Ann Brown Austin M❤

Dell Hitchcock Bailey M❤

Sandra Eversole Bowman M❤

Barbara Jo Bugg

Jan Stewart Cook

Dale Parker Craig M❤

Susan Isaacs Dodson M❤

Cecelia A. Frecker M❤

Judith Haisten Gattis M❤

Janet Burkhalter Haworth M❤

Angela Fulton Kirby M

Susan Ewing Maddox M❤

Susan Byrd Mathews M

Sally Cox Noori M

Gwynn Johnson Polidoro M

Linda L. Rich M❤

Diana Hall Richardson M❤

Pat Ondo Snyder M

Dorothy Smith Stewart M

Barbara Marble Tagg

1970

Participation: 20.59%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $25,894.30

Total All Gifts: $73,546.95

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President’s Council

Patricia Grogan Borders M❤

Susan Woodward Walker M❤

Pierce Society

Wanda Saltmarsh Hopkins M❤

Candler Circle

Rosalind Turner Jeter

Benson Society

Jan Bull Burgess M❤

Linda Goulding Camp

Jane Ward Gault M❤

Susan Reynolds Gregory M

Katherine Arnold Hale

Arlyn Mathews Hawley

May Powell Parks M❤

Ann Scott Terry M❤

Fountain Club

Emily Chase Cook M❤

Carolyn Wills Garrard

Catherine Gibbons Jost M❤

Martha Jane Thompson M❤

1836 Club

Carol Crow Lineberger M

Shirley L. McFadden M

B.J. Molpus Posey M❤

Contributors

Mary Ella Gibson Bernard M❤

Chris vonLehe Burns M

Janet Jones Cagle

Kathryn Nettles Clark M❤

Jan Drury Cox M

Margaret Lane Evans M

Susan McMahan Fink

Sally Myhand Flannagan Neal

Charlene Payne Kammerer M❤

Deborah Giugni McMillan

Sally Dietler Murrell M

Cassandra M. Poulos

Diane Dennington Robertson

Patricia L. Voyles

Patricia Hammock Wall M❤

Jane Woodward Wilkinson M

1971

Participation: 22.89%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $18,393.44

Total All Gifts: $23,393.44

Porter Society

Kirsten Johansen Welch M

Candler Circle

Pamela Henry Pate M❤

Cathy Coxey Snow M❤

Benson Society

Gena Roberts Franklin M❤

Peggy Parrish Hasty M❤

Sharron Mays Lawn *

Louise Cross Stewart

Elizabeth Loflin Vech

Fountain Club

Helen Ferguson Zachry M❤

1836 Club

Rebecca Edenfield Lingerfelt M❤

Kathryn Warren Powell

Contributors

Linda G. Anderson M❤

Janice Moody Cayton M❤

Donna M. Cook

Cynthia Bittner Funderburk M

Harriett E. Mayo M❤

Derrill Dunn McRae M❤

Linda Sheffield Shepherd M

Ellen Cobleigh Tomter M

1972

Participation: 47.62%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $84,894.00

Total All Gifts: $84,944.00

President’s Council

Laura Lowe Harmon M

Porter Society

Elizabeth Rogers Kelly M❤

Benson Society

Deborah Wedgworth Altman M❤

Susan Mann Kimbrell M❤

Kathleen Propps Langford M

Jane Magrath

Linda Chance Newiger M❤

Mary Catherine Collins O’Kelley M❤

Nancy Jackson Osmundsen

Sherryl Senna Pollard M❤

Lynn Golson Priester M❤

Eileen Vickery Thurmond

Fountain Club

Kasse Andrews-Weller

Joyce Rice Ellison M❤

Christine Everett

Marianne Graeme Fortuna M

Sonya Tomlinson Holland

Dena Rix Radley

Susan McDonald Sheehan M❤

1836 Club

Florence Barnes

Susan Wyllys Wallace

Marsha Witham Whitman

Contributors

Dianne Walden Claussen

Jane Farmer Fastje M

Elizabeth Walker Heckman

Pamela Ingram Jordan

Leslie Brooks McDonnell

Carol Ann Para

Pamela Huston Rosenburg

Jane R. White

1973

Participation: 32.79%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $30,180.00

Total All Gifts: $33,205.00

Porter Society

Janice A. Mays M❤

Pierce Society

Betty Cook Shull

Candler Circle

Marsha Lynn Christy M❤

Margaret M. Mathews M❤

Benson Society

Nannette Coco

Fountain Club

Hazel Mims Mathis M❤

Katharine Johns Olson M❤

1836 Club

Betsy McPherson Farr M

Linda Brown Walker M❤

Contributors

Carroll Ricketson Bolton M

Hale Coble Edwards M❤

Mary Graham Ponder Foster M❤

Carol Bacon Kelso M❤

Lisa T. Kuhn M❤

Kathleen Amidon MacGregor M

Anne Thornton Reynolds M❤

Patricia H. Ryan M❤

Jill Gerber Smith M

Susan Paul Tyler

Adriane Kelly Wood

1974

Participation: 20.78%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $5,360.00

Total All Gifts: $5,510.00

Benson Society

Martha V. Johnson M❤

Felecia Pearson Smith M❤

Fountain Club

Lisa McKinney M❤

1836 Club

Susan Powers Champion M❤

Gail Murphy Oden M❤

Margaret Andrews Willis M❤

Contributors

Peggy Jones Cobb

Laura Hunt Edenfield M

Patricia Stillwagon Kessler M❤

Marian Elliott Lewis

Kathleen Russell Leysath M

Beverly Hinely MacMahon M❤

Debra Maund M

Hazel Burns Struby M❤

Cristina Farkas Williams

Mary Ellen Sheehan Wroble M❤

1975

Participation: 31.46%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $76,236.00

Total All Gifts: $133,131.88

President’s Council

Ruth A. Knox M❤

Porter Society

Cynthia D. Wright M❤

Pierce Society

Sally Moffett McKenna M❤

Candler Circle

Judith L. Whitaker M❤

Benson Society

Susie Black M❤

Carol A. Goodloe M❤

Selma Middlebrooks Gore M

Virginia Ann Daniel Holman M

Millie Parrish Hudson M❤

Margaret Strickland Lovein M

Rita Parker McGarity M❤

Karlyn Sturmer

Fountain Club

Susan Lovette Dobbyn M

Bonnie Hunter Hunt M❤

1836 Club

Lisa Sherman Hammond M❤

Beth Sullins Hughes M❤

Sandra Davis Townley M❤

Contributors

Brenda Gilliland Allen M

Kay Hickman Beasley M❤

Jean Bargeron Bender M

Carolyn Bowman Biggs

Marina Showalter Chancery

Catherine L. Hinman

Mary Coble Kirkley M

Gloria McIntosh McDonald M

Betty Snooks Moses M❤

Deborah Bell Roberds M❤

Jacalyn Street Wilson

1976

Participation: 31.11%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $3,810.04

Total All Gifts: $54,810.04

President’s Council

Regina S. Bland * Bequest M

Benson Society

Virginia Pritchard Ashby M❤

Fountain Club

Patricia A. Henry M❤

Carrie Anne Parks-Kirby M❤

1836 Club

Jackie Herron Gilmer M❤

Janice Cromer Holbrook M

Elizabeth O’Donnell Menkhaus M❤

Contributors

Selma Bohannon Bernard

Karen Hughes DeLoach

Linda Wing Duckworth M

Barbee A. Dyer

Carolyn Field Hall M❤

LuAnn Weeks Holden

Meg Renfroe Hundley

Dorothy Claytor Jackson

Mary Jones Jobson

Deborah J. Johnston

Mary Caile Mattox

Cynthia H. McMullen M❤

Judith Young Orange

Debra Decker Philips

Jane Gardner Preston

Joye Mims Preston M

Lynn Bissell Reed

Mary Knight Robinson M❤

Henrietta Craddock Schoonover M❤

Jenny Gatliff Smith

Nancy Williamson Witek M❤

1977

Participation: 9.64%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $11,235.00

Total All Gifts: $11,235.00

Pierce Society

Kathleen Hill Goddard M❤

Candler Circle

Lynn Boswell Moses M

Benson Society

Victoria Buxton Cork M❤

Linda Haygood Davis M

1836 Club

Lauren Drinnon Leskosky M❤

Berylanne Miner Crutchley

Contributors

Lucia Chapman Carr

Nancy Katherine Webb M

1978

Participation: 19.81%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $8,189.96

Total All Gifts: $8,189.96

Benson Society

Janet Friberg Jarrett M❤

Bryndis W. Roberts M❤

Julie St. John Thornton M❤

Fountain Club

Laura Shippey Gafnea M❤

1836 Club

Janet L. Keys M❤

Lucy F. Lee M❤

Laurinda Murphy Norris M❤

Catherine Bradach Rockoff M❤

Contributors

Kathy A. Bradley M❤

Janet Rumler Brooks

Jeanne Anthony Gibbs M

Katherine Harvin Gibbs

Leigh Lambert Goff M❤

Virginia Stein Hubbard

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Anne Scarborough Hughes M❤

Mary McMillan Mancin

Laura E. Perdue M❤

Janet Williams Sills M❤

Stefni Olson Stephens

Patricia L. Tate M❤

Dawn Sapp Taylor M❤

1979

Participation: 15.38%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $2,480.00

Total All Gifts: $2,480.00

Fountain Club

Margaret Dilbeck Garland M❤

Teresa D. Morrow M❤

1836 Club

Rebecca Tuten McClain M❤

Contributors

Nadine Cheek M❤

Gail Bacon Ford M❤

Lynne Anthoine Hueglin M❤

Denise Sarver Jewell M❤

Nora Kay Appling King

Anita E. Marchman M❤

Theresa L. McKenna M❤

Sarah Johnston Miller M

Catherine Haye Sauter M❤

Patricia Gingold Weinman

Linda I. Young

1980

Participation: 30.19%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $27,580.00

Total All Gifts: $32,280.00

Porter Society

Hannah L. Allen M❤

Pierce Society

Janet M. Lawrence M❤

Lindsay Lemasters Lewis M❤

Mary Stephens Malone M❤

Benson Society

Kelly M. Russell M❤

Allison McFarland Wilcox

Fountain Club

Lynn K. Daley

Paula Flannery Lytle M

1836 Club

Lisa Martin Darden

Crystal Bell Davidian M

Laura N. Osoinach M

Contributors

Anne Armstrong

Marcia A. Bronson M❤

Gwendolyn Perry Brooks

Deena Harrell Cherry M❤

Jody Childs Faulkner

Melinda S. Fraiser

Eloise Terrell Gray M

Jeanne Myers Haslam

Susan Robertson Jaeger M

Mary L. Johnson

Janet A. Leininger M

Gena Odom Masciello

Bonny Denton McGarity M

Sally P. Morris

Jill I. Myers M

Linda Carey Nardotti M❤

Helen Anne Richards M❤

Susan Snider M❤

Patricia R. Varela Koblensky M

Barbara Georgia Ward M

Katherine E. Weekes M❤

1981

Participation: 27.27%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $21,050.00

Total All Gifts: $21,050.00

Porter Society

Barbara Beddingfield Magnan * M

Pierce Society

Mary Langel Stults M❤

Benson Society

Stephanie E. Parker M❤

Fountain Club

Patricia Chapman DuBose M

Leslie Eberhardt Highsmith

Mary Thompson Monfort M❤

Contributors

Jo Cheezem Abney

Colleen Brown M

Molly O. Burleson

Cynthia L. Cobb M❤

Nanette Shaw Coleman M

Dawn Field Hargrove

Hilda Cook Hilliard M

Diane Bridges Nix

Caroline Thomas M

Janet Hicks Tweed

Lynne M. White M

Donna L. Woods

1982

Participation: 20.00%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $5,274.00

Total All Gifts: $5,274.00

Benson Society

Susan L. Holloway M❤

Fountain Club

Mong-Zang Lin Chang

Jennifer Houser Chapin M❤

Suzanne L. Colter M❤

Lisa DiMuro Gosnell M❤

Mona M. McLean

Rebecca Moore Robbins M❤

Contributors

Shari Ginster Abney

Leslie Buice Carson M

Susan Murphree Ebersbach

Rhonda Helton Hambright

Linda C. Johnson

Karen A. Martin M

Jennifer Willis Payne M

Claire Peterson Schwall

Mary Ellen Skowronek Sutphin M

1983

Participation: 16.67%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $3,057.00

Total All Gifts: $3,057.00

Benson Society

Peggy Jones Hall M❤

1836 Club

Cynthia E. Bell-Lee M❤

Contributors

Beth Parker Davis M

Mary Ann Aiken Fitzgerald M❤

Ellen Futral Hanson M❤

Irene Shovelski Huston

Anne Elizabeth Koon-Spiwak M❤

Mary Lisa Boyer Millican M

1984

Participation: 14.58%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,511.00

Total All Gifts: $1,511.00

Benson Society

Mary Carole Fisher Battle

1836 Club

Loretta L. Pinkston M

Contributors

Patricia Sterling Brzezinski M❤

Jo Duke M❤

Amanda S. Jacobs M❤

Jeanon M. Massien M❤

Carswell Hannon Patterson

1985

Participation: 12.73%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $955.00

Total All Gifts: $892,409.97

President’s Council

Beverly J. Held * Bequest

1836 Club

Sara King Pilger M❤

Lisa Ahl Duncan M❤

Contributors

Marianne R. Brotschul

Lori Alcorn Campbell M❤

Betty Bivins Edwards M❤

Holly T. Heath M❤

1986

Participation: 17.39%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $3,656.00

Total All Gifts: $3,656.00

Benson Society

Dana Flanders Laster M❤

Fountain Club

Janie Chien Golden M❤

Dana Grinstead Tanner M❤

1836 Club

Kenlyn G. Sawyer

Contributors

Elizabeth Marecki Alberding

Tamara Mullis Hawkins M❤

Celia Hughes Hohnadel

Patricia Potts Wells M❤

1987

Participation: 17.57%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $3,665.00

Total All Gifts: $5,015.00

Benson Society

Carla T. Asbell Dennis M❤

Leesa Akins Flora M❤

Fountain Club

Kayron McMinn Laska (HON)

Barbara Roe Wallace M❤

1836 Club

Stacy L. Stinson M

Contributors

Jill Amos M❤

Lisa Morgan Edwards M❤

Meredith Gaither Garrett

Margaret H. McKnight

Lynn Lasseter Prater

Katherine Brennan Riner

Lisa D. Shiveler M❤

Melissa Tolbert Smith

Sharon Clark Thornberry

1988

Participation: 11.29%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $5,072.00

Total All Gifts: $5,072.00

Benson Society

Gwen Futral Gallagher-Howard M❤

Rita Mitchell Higgins M❤

Verah Dorsey Turner M❤

1836 Club

Ana N. Fernandez M

Beth A. Herndon M❤

Karen Melton Soeltz M

Contributors

Jody Bethea Riggs

Kathryn Lawrence Spada M❤

1989

Participation: 16.92%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $46,338.60

Total All Gifts: $47,938.60

President’s Council

Mary Beth Brown Swearingen M❤

Porter Society

Debbie Stevenson Moses M❤

Pierce Society

Geovette E. Washington M❤

1836 Club

Kristin N. Claus M❤

Pamela Hissing Jacobson

Contributors

Denise Cheek Brown M❤

Jennifer Kane Chacosky

Julia Baker Huster M

Cynthia Buchanan Lynch *

Robin Blue Wilcox M

1990

Participation: 19.77%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $13,870.00

Total All Gifts: $14,770.00

Porter Society

Lori Reese Patton M❤

Benson Society

Susan Gallas Mazzola M❤

Fountain Club

Ashley Garrett M❤

1836 Club

Hayley Burch Goldhagen M

Sarah Moseley Gardner M❤

Theresa Castruccio Hurst M❤

Kym Preuss Lukosky M❤

Contributors

Tammy Sapp Bailey

Melissa Adkins Brown

Jennifer L. Collier M

Alice Armitage Fendley M

Amanda F. Harris M❤

Michelle Carter Messa

Kathryn Reumann Mullen

Karene Harron Nebel M❤

Anne Duffes Weldon

Angela Kerr Wittmann M❤

1991

Participation: 34.72%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $2,495.00

Total All Gifts: $2,495.00

1836 Club

Lara Blanchett Carlton M❤

Felisa Hicks Cooper M

Contributors

Mary Raines Caldwell M

Katherine S. Compain M❤

Melissa Malone Constable

Teresa Morris Futral M❤

Trina L. Hammonds M❤

Catherine Lee Harp

Cynthia L. Hershey M❤

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Heather Harden Jones

Beth A. Kargel M❤

Kari Goellner Kitchens M❤

Katherine Wagner Marcum M

Christie Reed Marsh

Robyn Miller Schopp

Hope Hahn Shields M❤

Sheila Taylor Southerland

Jamaree Pugh Stokes M

Lizzie Wahab

Stacey Stanton Walker

Michelle Toole Westbrook M❤

Jeanmarie Desmond White

Christine Ruotolo Wynn M

Teresa Morgan Wyrick M❤

Kristin Van Brero Yashko

1992

Participation: 7.53%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,505.00

Total All Gifts: $1,505.00

Fountain Club

Cynthia Costello Busbee M❤

1836 Club

Katie S. Garrett M❤

Contributors

Anne M. Cordeiro M

Mariana dos Santos Furlin M❤

Rachel Glidden Humphrey

Jennifer A. Johnson

MaryStewart Glendenning Lewis M

1993

Participation: 14.67%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $6,665.00

Total All Gifts: $6,665.00

Candler Circle

Barbara Summers Blevins

Melanie Filson Lewis M❤

1836 Club

Melissa Bell Shelton M

Lyubena Savova Smith

Contributors

Elizabeth Morrison Burch

Cheryl Anderson Ciucevich

Ginger Holmes George

Cynthia Paige Getty

Hallie Suber Prince M❤

Ruth Powell Storts M❤

Heidi Hacia Suydam

1994

Participation: 9.86%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,410.00

Total All Gifts: $1,410.00

Benson Society

May Morgan Ackerman (HON) M❤

Fountain Club

Michelle Smith Green M❤

Contributors

Cara Carroll Baity M❤

Melissa McKenzie Crowder M❤

Tiffany M. Gordon

Valerie S. Knopik M❤

Alexis F. Long

Annette M. Nassir M

1995 Participation: 10.00%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $2,995.00

Total All Gifts: $4,545.00

Candler Circle

Susan C. Wheelis M❤

Benson Society

Dawn Gochnour Hoffman M❤

1836 Club

Keena Hammond

Contributors

Jennifer Aiello-Jones M❤

Catherine H. Atchley M❤

Jennifer Shermer Pack

Stacy Bray Shires

1996

Participation: 29.49%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $15,100.00

Total All Gifts: $15,825.00

Pierce Society

Yehudi B. Self-Medlin M❤

Benson Society

Lisa Hullender Filkins M❤

Deidra West Smith M❤

Beth Milstead Wilson M

Fountain Club

Chiebonam Ezenwugo

Ezekwueche M❤

Elizabeth Hodges McKeever

1836 Club

Laura Meyer McAvoy M❤

Sherry V. Neal M❤

Lisa M. Peppin-Castro

Contributors

Valerie Huron Brewer

Sharon Brim Chappelle M❤

Heather Goodwin Grahek

Elizabeth Leaman Hague

Katherine Worley Hammes M❤

Michelle McCluney Horgan M❤

Joy Mastrangelo Kaczor M❤

Shirley Hendrick Lanford

Elizabeth N. Mathis M❤

Melissa English Moore

Joy Moten-Thomas

Monica M. Santamaria

Susan M. Selensky

Peggy Likins Templeman M❤

1997

Participation: 15.25%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,340.00

Total All Gifts: $1,340.00

Fountain Club

Teresa A. Lawson M❤

Contributors

Sherry L. Boyd M❤

Evelyn Leatherman Griffin

Kara Bollmeier Jagger-Miller

Stephanie Pate Lewis M❤

Mary Mitchell McKinnon

Beth Hitt Rogers

Jena Forehand Tinsley

Elisabeth A. Waterman M❤

1998

Participation: 9.59%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,825.00

Total All Gifts: $1,825.00

Benson Society

Laura M. Calhoun

1836 Club

Julie E. Houston Trieste M❤

Nartaya Jumpasorn Miller M

Contributors

Sarah Weeks Callender M❤

Amelia Armstrong Carmichael

Brandy M. Hayes M❤

Melinda Caspers Thompson M❤

1999

Participation: 10.26%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $2,305.00

Total All Gifts: $2,455.00

Fountain Club

Lachrisha D. Swafford M

Kathryn Smith Vinson M❤

Contributors

Amy Maleia Barry M❤

Carrie Walker Dumm M❤

YaNawn LaPread Johnson M

Yvonne Wiggins Jones M❤

Lizabeth K. Sanden M❤

Daphne Ristau Stellato M

2000

Participation: 11.36%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,810.00

Total All Gifts: $1,810.00

1836 Club

Kelly P. Baete

Amanda Driggers Grau M❤

Jessica D. Salter

Lisa A. Sloben M❤

Contributors

Lindsay C. Abernethy M❤

Lareine Danforth Archer M

Melissa Graham Meeks M❤

Rhonda K. Pierce

Shauna L. Stotler

Erin E. Young M

2001

Participation: 13.33%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $2,565.08

Total All Gifts: $2,565.08

Benson Society

Abbie Smoak Lacienski M❤

1836 Club

Sophia N. Hall M❤

Annthonette M. Watkins M

Contributors

Jywanya Smith Dillinger M❤

Joanne Sales Ingram

Brandy Morris Kirkwood M❤

Laretha Urett Lockhart

Stephanie Dunda Owens M❤

LaTonya S. Parker M❤

Emily Helmick Parr M

2002

Participation: 18.09%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $6,890.00

Total All Gifts: $6,890.00

Candler Circle

Elsa George Antony M

Benson Society

Natalie Puckett Evans M❤

Fountain Club

Crystal Rogers Cheyne M❤

1836 Club

Chenny Q. Gan M❤

Vidal E. Olivares M

TOP TEN LISTS FOR CLASS GIVING 2021 - 2022

PARTICIPATION

GIFTS TO ALL FUNDS 1951 $1,276,135.64 1985 $892,409.97

1958 $265,121.98

1963 $206,768.54

1947 $199,626.38

1960 $138,370.54

1975 $133,131.88

1967 $125,670.00

1964 $112,485.09 1968 $86,671.06

GIFTS TO THE WESLEYAN FUND

1967 $97,670.00

1963 $86,568.54

1972 $84,500.00

1975 $76,236.00

1968 $71,841.06

1947 $49,626.38

1989 $46,338.60

1965 $34,340.00

1980 $32,780.00

1973 $30,180.00

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1942 60.00% 1972 47.62% 1964 39.47% 1991 34.72% 1973 32.79% 1975 31.46% 1976 31.11% 1980 30.19% 1996 29.49% 1962 27.42%

Contributors

Suzanne Smith Burnett

Sarah E. Chandler

Erin McGavin Dalton M❤

Taylor Johnson-English

Bria Andrew Kitchens

Kathryn V. Marshall

Jody Swink Miles M❤

Christina Miner Noble

Patricia Deal Perry

April L. Prince

Saralyn S. Stewart

Beth A. Williford

2003

Participation: 12.64%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $4,285.00

Total All Gifts: $4,285.00

Benson Society

Namita Mohanty

Fountain Club

Rachel A. Garcia M❤

Oluwatoyosi Fatunase Onwuemene M❤

Contributors

Danielle Wiggins Becker M❤

Abbie Brannon Covenah M❤

Emily Neal Duke M❤

Tennille Everett-Battle M❤

Nessa Cruthirds Griffin

Hope McMichael Pendergrass M❤

Lauren Haney Provost

Sherrie N. Randall

2004

Participation: 7.02%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,880.00

Total All Gifts: $1,880.00

Fountain Club

Monica Harper Dekle M

1836 Club

Mary Kathryn Borland M❤

Anna Cornelious Martin M❤

Alexandra Aldica Willis M❤

Contributors

Juliana S. Cabrales

Jodi Miller Hardee M

Erin Zinko McKenna M❤

Christine Harness Thompson M❤

2005

Participation: 5.04%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $2,270.00

Total All Gifts: $2,270.00

Benson Society

Ashling Thurmond Osborne M❤

Fountain Club

Megan A. Quinn M❤

1836 Club

Ashley Wheelus McKenna M

Contributors

Natalie Chambliss-Beach

Jyoti Danes Coffelt M

Kathleen Loski Cummings M❤

2006

Participation: 12.90%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $4,863.93

Total All Gifts: $4,863.93

Benson Society

Amy M. Fletcher M❤

Fountain Club

Mollie Elizabeth Hughes M❤

Lindsay Rosenquist Burns M❤

1836 Club

Shelly Walden Gable M

Parrish Smotherman Jenkins M❤

Jaime F. McQuilkin M❤

Contributors

Lauren Hamblin Beaty M❤

Kimberly S. Elliott

Sylvia M. Gonsahn-Bollie M

Cynthia Dsauza Jefferson

Jenna Miller Jones

Elizebeth Catherwood Kanupp

Stephanie Kanady Niave M

Danielle C. Sawtell M

Jennifer Shy-Coates

Melanie Reed Williams

2007

Participation: 5.80%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $660.00

Total All Gifts: $660.00 1836 Club

Morgan L. Felts M❤

Contributors

Portia P. Blackwell

Leslie Caceda Langley

Angela C. O’Neal M❤

2008

Participation: 15.07%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $20,769.00

Total All Gifts: $20,789.00

Porter Society

Carla Ruiz-Ney M

Pierce Society

Jessica Kendrick Thomas M

Fountain Club

Pragna Halder M❤

1836 Club

Jan Giles Tedders M❤

Contributors

Shih-Yu Chen M❤

Catherine E. Dermody M❤

Jessica Dermody Gibson M❤

Victoria L. Johnson M

Tanya S. Parker M❤

Missy L. Poole M❤

Faith Z. Sumpter M❤

2009

Participation: 4.49%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $455.00

Total All Gifts: $455.00

Contributors

Melissa Ward Angalla M

Caroline C. Smith

Ying Tang M

Laney J. Turner M❤

2010

Participation: 3.16%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,800.00

Total All Gifts: $1,800.00

Benson Society

Rachel A. Fullerton M❤

Contributors

Kristen Ellsworth Applebee M❤

Silvia Gheorghita M

2011

Participation: 8.33%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $905.84

Total All Gifts: $955.84

1836 Club

Annabel L. Fowler M

Contributors

Katie Clenney Blount

Shirley Mosher Blunk M

LeAnne Nicholson Challenger M

Sarah A. Hudson M❤

Anh P. Le M

Georgia Belle Thomas M❤

2012

Participation: 11.69%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $2,410.00

Total All Gifts: $2,422.00

Benson Society

Elizabeth D. Shavers M

1836 Club

Marta D. Kurshumova M

Contributors

Taylor Bishop Deal M❤

Hannah G. Doan

Mary Katherine Dunn

Suzzanne R. Griffiths M❤

Susan Yandle Middleton M❤

Betsy Herlong Powers M

Danielle L. Ross

2013

Participation: 3.80%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $120.00

Total All Gifts: $220.00

Contributors

Kendal C. Binion M❤

Katherine N. McIntosh M

Najah Yasin Webb

2014

Participation: 4.65%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $320.00

Total All Gifts: $320.00

Contributors

Blake M. Binion-Holliday M❤

Doreathea Doral Brown

Ashlee G. Day

Ansley K. Teipel

2015

Participation: 4.65%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $271.00

Total All Gifts: $391.00

Contributors

Kimberly Edgefield Hill M❤

Wallace J. Hudson

Chelsea Wessells Madden M

Christina Mayfield Denninghoff M❤

Ekaterina Zaynullina Chernokov M❤

Yu Qin

2016

Participation: 4.00%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $1,195.00

Total All Gifts: $1,195.00

Benson Society

Julie Benge Rogers M❤

Contributors

Brooke F. V. Bosley

Mallory N. Jones

Melissa I. Rodriguez

2017

Participation: 1.82%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $270.00

Total All Gifts: $270.00

Fountain Club

Susan Brown Allen (HON) M❤

Contributors

Jayme L. Hitchcock M

Rut N. Leon-Kulak M

2018

Participation: 1.15%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $160.00

Total All Gifts: $160.00

Contributors

Monica Mohanty M

Mary Ann Steinbach M❤

2019

Participation: 1.67%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $90.00

Total All Gifts: $90.00

Contributors

Katlyn A. Durden

Sofia M. Ramirez

Chelsea E. Robbins

2020

Participation: 0.00%

Total Wesleyan Fund: $0.00

Total All Gifts: $0.00

2021

Total Wesleyan Fund: $209.99

Total All Gifts: $209.99

Contributors

Margaret O. Howard M

Andrea W. Winters

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Hannah L. Allen '80

Alexis Xides Bighley '67

Meaghan Blight

Charlotte B. Bogle

Priscilla Gautier Bornmann '68

Stanford M. Brown

Betsy Martin Bunte '68

J. Cannon Carr, Jr.

Jane Price Claxton '68

Verda M. Colvin

Chiebonam Ezenwugo Ezekwueche '96

Trudie Parker Fickling '65

Amy M. Fletcher '06

Leesa Akins Flora '87

Waldo E. Floyd III

Rachel A. Fullerton '10

Robyn Grimes Gobin '06

David W. Graves

Robert F. Hatcher, Jr.

Sue Haupert-Johnson

J. Calvin Hays, Jr.

H. Craig Hutto

Ruth A. Knox '75

Margaret T. MacCary

Janice A. Mays '73

Michael D. McCord

Sally Moffett McKenna '75

Beverly F. Mitchell '68

Debbie Stevenson Moses '89

Andy H. Nations

Wilds M. Ogie

Lori Reese Patton '90

Amy V. Rauls

Bryndis W. Roberts '78

Carla Ruiz-Ney '08

Ninfa M. Saunders

Yehudi B. Self-Medlin '96

Felecia Pearson Smith '74

Jennifer Stiles Williams '93

Mary Beth Brown Swearingen '89

Jessica Kendrick Thomas '08

Susan Woodward Walker '70

Kay B. West

Cynthia D. Wright '75

EMERITI TRUSTEES

Julia G. Baldwin

Betty Turner Corn '47

Cathy Cox

Robert J. Edenfield

Gayle Attaway Findlay '55

Gena Roberts Franklin '71

Judy Woodward Gregory '63

Gene A. Hoots

Robert E. Knox, Jr.

Dennie L. McCrary

Samuel A. Nunn, Jr.

William W. Oliver, Jr.

Lynda Brinks Pfeiffer '63

Elizabeth H. Pickett

T. Alfred Sams, Jr.

Marvin R. Schuster

WESLEYAN COLLEGE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGERS

Mary Kathryn Borland '04

Juliana S. Cabrales '04

Leesa Akins Flora '87

Robyn Grimes Gobin '06

Abbie Smoak Lacienski '01

Janet M. Lawrence '80

Teresa A. Lawson '97

Anna Cornelious Martin '04

Vidal E. Olivares '02

Yehudi B. Self-Medlin '96

Jas'min Shy-Coates '06

Cathy Coxey Snow '71

Doneshia P. Starling '06

Najah Yasin Webb '13

Jane Manley Wheeless '67

Susan C. Wheelis '95

Judith L. Whitaker '75

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Susan Brown Allen '17 (HON)

Assistant to the President - Advancement

Whitney A. Davis

Director of Annual Giving

Millie Parrish Hudson '75

Director of Development

Julie A. Jones

Senior Director of Advancement Operations and Research

Monty Martin

Advancement Services Specialist

Sarah McCarthy

Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Julie Benge Rogers '16

Director of Major and Planned Giving

Lisa A. Sloben '00

Curator of Collections

Cathy Coxey Snow '71

Director of Alumnae Affairs

THE RECOGNITION EXTENDED TO THOSE LISTED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS ONE SMALL WAY TO THANK THE MANY CONTRIBUTORS TO WESLEYAN COLLEGE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2021 AND JUNE 30, 2022.

An asterisk indicates a donor passed away prior to publication. Italicized names in the class giving section indicate the alumna gave to Wesleyan via a planned gift.

Although every attempt was made to ensure accuracy, it is possible that errors may have occurred. We apologize for any inconvenience such errors may cause. We encourage you to call any corrections to our attention by notifying Julie Jones, senior director of advancement operations and research, at jjones@wesleyancollege.edu or (478) 757-5130. Thank you.

Please note that publication of the names of contributors is strictly for the purpose of grateful acknowledgement by Wesleyan College; no other use of these lists is authorized.

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