TH E MAGAZ I N E OF
Volume 65, No. 1 | Winter 2020
Also in this issue:
Master Plan Addresses ‘Value of Place’ p. 4 D&E Earns High Marks in Forbes Financial Ranking p. 5 Volume 63, No. 3
| 1
LETTER from the PRESIDENT Dear D&E Alumni and Friends, Musician David Allan Coe said, “It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.” Many of the articles in this edition of Forward center around building. With construction now underway on our $6.7 million addition to the Myles Center for the Arts and the Myles Plaza, construction is a daily reality on the D&E campus. However, beyond that lone project, the preparation, execution and finished product of construction contains lessons for us to ponder during these exciting days as we build upon the foundation of our 115-year history at Davis & Elkins College. Lesson number one teaches that any building project had better have a solid foundation. D&E is built on the solid rock of excellent academic scholarship, a commitment to assisting our students find their vocational calling, and the investment of our faculty and staff in the lives of our students. Upon that foundation, we can construct any structure with confidence. Lesson two is that construction also requires an excellent plan. So many of the articles in this edition, including the recently approved Campus Master Plan, are examples of what comes from excellent planning. As you read about Forbes magazine recognizing D&E for strong financial health, or the recent changes to the organizational structure of our Student Assembly, we are reminded of the critical nature of thorough planning across all areas of the campus. Leaders from past decades to today have put this College on solid footing through strategic planning, prudent investment of resources, and a commitment to excellence. Our third lesson to be learned is a new building project must only be undertaken when there is a very convincing reason to do so. Once again, not just in the case of bricks and mortar, but also when building programs and organizations, it must be done strategically, methodically and thoroughly. In the pages of this magazine examples abound of newly built opportunities to strengthen D&E and our student experience. Read about new articulation agreements, with universities reserving spots in master’s and doctoral programs for our graduates. The recent addition of men’s wrestling to the list of Intercollegiate Athletics has resulted in an influx of student athletes making an impact in the classroom and on the mat. Our reasons are clear as we expand the outreach of the College for recruiting and enhance our value proposition for our graduates. As our final lesson, the goal of construction is improvement and a brighter future. After browsing this edition of Forward, I am confident you will share, first, my gratitude and enthusiasm for the solid foundation of Davis & Elkins College established by generations of leaders and supporters; and, second, my enthusiasm for the future of this unique institution of higher education. We are building something unique and transformational for our students of today and tomorrow. I am grateful to be on the journey with each of you. With warmest wishes,
Chris A. Wood President FACEBOOK.COM/DAVISANDELKINS
TWITTER.COM/DAVISANDELKINS
2 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
INSTAGRAM.COM/DAVISANDELKINS
YOUTUBE.COM/DAVISANDELKINS1
FORWARD THE MAGAZINE OF
Editor: Linda Howell Skidmore Writers: Josh Hill, Linda Howell Skidmore, Wendy Morgan
Photographers: Jacob Bice, Chris Hammer, Linda Howell Skidmore, Edgar Kelley, Dwain Morgan, Wendy Morgan, Karin Rossario, Sam Santilli, Lisa Senic, Rosemary Thomas and Josh Triggs
in this
ISSUE 10
About the Magazine
Forward magazine is published by the Office of Communications & Marketing. To subscribe or to submit your news, please send an email to skidmorel@dewv.edu or write to Linda Howell Skidmore, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241.
The Mission of Davis & Elkins College To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.
Davis & Elkins College Cabinet Chris A. Wood President
Jamie Joss Athletic Director
Scott D. Goddard Vice President for Student Affairs
Robert J. Phillips, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Robert O. Hardman II Vice President for Business & Administration
Rosemary M. Thomas, Ed.D. Vice President for Enrollment Management & Institutional Advancement
Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees Elected Officers 2018-2019 William W. Nuttall, ‘70 Chair Mark S. Barber, ‘75 Vice Chair David H. Morrison, ‘79 Secretary James Bialek, ‘74 Treasurer Members Joyce B. Allen Elaine H. Christ Wendell M. Cramer, ‘59 David E. Cutlip, ‘77 Peter H. Dougherty, ‘75 Robert E. Douglas Nancy Evans-Bennett, ‘66 Jennifer Giovannitti Robert T. Gregory, ‘59 William N. Johnston, Ed.D. Bruce Lee Kennedy, II, CFA
James S. McDonnell, III Adam J. Ouellette, ‘93 Reggie Owens, ’83 Barbara A. Porter, ‘76 Steve Savage, ’72 Dr. Robert G. Smith, ‘65 Rev. Edward J. Thompson Chris A. Wood Life Trustees Karen H. Berner, ‘64 Carter Giltinan John H. Harling, ‘53 Thomas J. “Jack” Martin, D.D.S., ‘50 David A. Rutherford Dorothy H. Wamsley Chair Emeriti Henry M. Moore June B. Myles, D.H.L. Paul S. Stirrup, ‘60 L. Newton Thomas Jr. Leonard J. Timms Jr.
Davis & Elkins College, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the West Virginia Human Rights Act is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault, and violence, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identification, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, admission to and enrollment with the College, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, housing, athletic and other College-administered programs and activities. For inquiries regarding Title IX and/or 504 compliance and/or the filing of a complaint, contact the College’s Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator using the information below or by filing a report online at http://www.dewv. edu/form/title-ix-incident-report-form. Kate Garlick, Assistant Dean of Students and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Liberal Arts, 1st Floor, 304-637-1241, garlickk@dewv.edu. ©2020 Davis & Elkins College
05
Transforming Myles Center for the Arts
Students Learning About Life, Exploring Vocation
ON THE COVER
The Davis & Elkins College Senators made an impact in their first season in the Mountain East Conference. The triathlon team, center, earned first place at the 2019 East Region Qualifier and second place in the 2019 National Championship. Natalia Hildalgo Martinez took top awards in both races. Cross country capped their best season in program history and was the first DII school in West Virginia to send men’s, left photo, and women’s teams to NCAA Nationals in the same year. Claire Otte, right photo, was the top finisher at the MEC Championships. 04 NEWS AROUND CAMPUS
A Roundup of Happenings on the Hill 11 PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Wu Presents Research at International Nursing Conference D&E Faculty Earn Promotions Giovannitti Named to Board of Trustees Riggins, Thomas Join Faculty Martin’s Film Released on Streaming Service Barrett Directing Campus Activities, Multicultural Programs Vial Elected Westminster Foundation Board President 15 GIVING
D&E Freshman Gives to Smith Scholarship Croston Selected for Kevin Grant Nestor Memorial Scholarship
D&E Freshman Gives to Smith Scholarship
22
Triathlon Reaches New Heights in Year Two
16 ALUMNI AWARDS 18 HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND PHOTO ALBUM 20 ATHLETICS
Six Join Athletic Hall of Fame Volleyball Makes It to Semifinals Cross Country Caps Best Season in Program History Continuing the Tradition Senators Add Wrestling to Roster 24 NOW YOU KNOW 25 ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES 31 PAST GATHERINGS & UPCOMING EVENTS 34 HONOR ROLL LIST OF DONORS 47 REMEMBERING Winter 2020
Volume 65, No. 1
| 3
15
NEWS AROUND CAMPUS An interactive 3D topographic map shows the Davis & Elkins College campus. Movable parts offer a view of how the campus could look with various upgrades and redesigns.
President Chris A. Wood admires the wooden case handcrafted to house the master plan model. Elkins wood craftsman Jon Clingerman, left, designed and constructed the piece out of quarter-sawn red oak to match the hardwood wall treatments in Halliehurst.
Master Plan Addresses ‘Value of Place’ When the Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the campus master plan, they took a major step toward the future of preparing the College for growth on several fronts. “It’s been nearly five decades since D&E completed a comprehensive master plan,” said alumnus and Trustee David Cutlip ’77. “This plan offers suggestions for contemporary learning spaces and activity centers where students may come together to share common passions and pursue new interests, which is a critical part of the overall experience students
D&E Launching Digital Media Minor, Preparing for New Website As digital technology continues to become more a part of our daily lives, Davis & Elkins College will stay ahead of the game with a new course of study for students and a brand new, more user-friendly College website, thanks to friends of the College Doug and Gay Lane who generously provided $250,000 in financial support. Beginning in the fall 2020 semester, students can elect to minor in digital media within the Division of Creative Arts. The course work will allow students to prepare for a career as a design professional through the study of digital and print design, video production, illustration, 4 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
seek when making their college decision.” The master plan was borne out of the five-year strategic plan initiated by D&E President Chris A. Wood in 2017 and encompasses all four identified initiatives – strategic growth, engaged learning, trusted reputation and vibrant community.
Wood added that the plan creates new possibilities for personal growth and inspiration for D&E students by addressing the “value of place” in experiential education. Under the leadership of Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement Dr. Rosemary Thomas, a steering and planning group comprised of campus leaders identified needs for creating a vibrant living and learning environment. Focusing on three foundations – Student Experience, Campus Culture and Environment – the group placed priority on new construction and upgrades to facilities including classrooms and housing; improved accessibility; and a campus entrance redesign, among other items. “The plan incorporates months of research, metrics and collection of ideas among students, faculty, staff, trustees and alumni,” Wood said. “In order to fulfill the vision we have for the future, it was crucial to include these stakeholders. Their invaluable participation and commitment to this master plan will help pave the way for a new era at Davis & Elkins College.”
“The master plan guides the future of this institution,” Wood said. “It creates an environment where students of the 21st century can learn and transform their lives for their future.”
Renovations to Myles Center for the Arts, currently under way as a result of the generosity of Trustee Chair Emerita June Myles, signify the first step in implementing the campus master plan.
animation, visual branding, 3D design, apparel design, geographic information systems, digital storytelling and web page publishing.
Center for the Arts, equipped with 20 iMac computers with Retina 5K and 4K display, and subscriptions to Adobe Creative Cloud. The Lanes have also provided support for personnel in the program’s initial year.
“D&E is grateful to Doug and Gay Lane for their continuing financial support to encourage future growth of both our academic programs and the College’s infrastructure,” said D&E President Chris A. Wood. “The Lanes have been generous with funding that enhances the College to better serve our students through the new website, and also providing direct services to meet student needs as evidenced by the addition of the digital media minor which has been the most requested new program from prospective students. Doug and Gay are true friends of the College who have taken to heart that those who have been blessed are to serve as a blessing to others.” To allow students to learn in a state-of-the-art environment, the Lanes’ gift provides for a remodeled Mac Lab in the lower level of Myles
The students’ newly acquired skills can open professional opportunities in creative fields, as well as careers in marketing, computer science and communications. The College’s virtual gateway www.dewv.edu will see a complete redesign and upgraded functionality. Working with Caylor Solutions of Fishers, Indiana, a team of D&E staff and faculty have already begun formulating ideas for the look and feel of the new website. Caylor Solutions has been a part of D&E since summer when the company took over to host the current website. The new website will feature dynamic content, improved navigation, a built-in search engine and a consistent theme and design holding true to the D&E brand.
musical influences, walking paths, grassy areas and sections for conversations. The stone Vietnam Veterans Memorial honoring D&E alumni who gave their lives will be relocated to a place of prominence on the plaza. A 10-foot-tall bronze sculpture commissioned by Myles will accentuate the plaza.
Transforming Myles Center for the Arts Myles Center for the Arts and Myles Plaza are starting to take new form with renovations well underway. Funded through the generosity of D&E Trustee Emerita June Myles, construction on the $6.7 million project began November 1 and a completion date is slated for fall 2020. A webcam installed at the site captures progress updates in real time and can be viewed at app. truelook.com/?u=md1573061306. Stone Mile Group LLC of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, is serving as the construction manager, while The Mills Group of Morgantown is the architect.
the bridge that connected the stairway from Moyer Hall to Myles Center and excavation of the nearby hillside which will eventually feature tiered seating that can be used as an outdoor classroom. Once complete, Myles Plaza will be transformed into a destination gathering space with curvilinear lines inspired by
In late fall, crews removed much of the crumbling concrete close to the building to make way for the more than 6,000-squarefoot glass enclosed addition which will nearly double the size of The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum, and a two-story stone and brick rotunda main entrance. Additional site preparation work included demolition of
D&E Earns High Marks in Forbes Financial Ranking Davis & Elkins College was recently recognized by Forbes magazine for its strong financial health, ranking among the top 15 percent in the nation. The annual Forbes’ College Financial Grades ranking focuses on 933 private not-forprofit colleges. In the report, D&E earns a B+ with a financial GPA of 3.36. Schools are ranked from an A+ to a D. Davis & Elkins was the only private college in West Virginia to earn above a C.
“It’s inspiring to see this project unfold on our campus,” said D&E President Chris A. Wood. “We are most grateful to June Myles for her generosity in helping transform this space that will serve not only our campus community, but the community at-large.” During the winter, crews are working indoors to install new restrooms, warming kitchen, and storage rooms, along with the second-floor corridors and modifications to prepare for the new connections. Once steel arrives in the spring and weather is favorable, structural work will begin on the rotunda and the addition of the expanded forum, in addition to the interior renovations in The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum. Dedicated in 2012, Myles Center for the Arts houses HarperMcNeeley Auditorium, the Paull Gallery, The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum, art studios for the D&E Division of Creative Arts, the George A. Myles Pool and additional spaces.
To view day-by-day progress, visit app.truelook. com/?u=md1573061306 When Forbes reporter Carter Coudriet was collecting information for the article, he noticed D&E showed significant positive figures and requested an interview with President Chris A. Wood, who shared information, including last year’s completion of a $101 million campaign. “I was honored to share with Forbes magazine a tangible example of Davis & Elkins College ‘Leading the Way’ as our financial health continues to strengthen due to the excellent stewardship of our resources and strong donor support that has enabled us to pay off all our debt and complete the largest capital campaign in our history,” said Wood. “As so many other colleges struggle with finances, we are honored to be ‘making the grade’ as we continue to provide a high quality transformative
educational experience to our students. This national recognition is a tribute to all who have sacrificed and supported our commitment to distinction and excellence.” To determine the rankings, Forbes used the most recent data available from the National Center for Education Statistics database and analyzed all private not-for-profit colleges in the United States with enrollments greater than 500. Each was graded on balance sheet strength and operational soundness, along with other indicators including admission yield, percentage of freshmen receiving institutional grants and instruction expenses per student, the report states. Forbes has been grading college finances since 2013. News Around Campus
| 5
NEWS AROUND CAMPUS
New Students Lend a Hand to the Community
Students were praised for their yard working and landscaping at the First United Methodist Parsonage.
New students made a positive first impression on Elkins area residents by rolling up their sleeves and volunteering to assist with community service projects at more than 20 sites. As part of New Student Orientation, students painted, cleaned and landscaped at various churches, schools and other organizations. “Davis & Elkins College is committed to the development of students through servicelearning and civic engagement,” said D&E Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard. “The incoming class participated in projects that met community needs while focusing on selfreflection, self-discovery and the acquisition of values and skills for the students. President Wood has said over and over, if D&E is successful Elkins will be successful, and vice versa. We are truly better together.”
Students remove wire and other discarded items from beneath the bleachers at Wimer Stadium.
cinderblocks and wire, from underneath the bleachers. Perhaps less labor intensive, but much appreciated was a landscaping project at the First United Methodist Parsonage.
Gratitude and praise were the words of the day that came back to the students for their efforts. “Everyone here has a share in making life better for all,” said Kump Education Center Executive Director Dr. Heather Biola. “Thank you for keeping altruism in the curriculum.” Students painted fencing that surrounds the Kump Education Center and mulched apple trees in the facility’s orchard.
At Lighthouse Women’s Treatment Facility, students helped clean smoke damage from an entire floor that earlier caught fire. Assistant Professor of Sport Science Dr. Jennifer Riggleman worked with students at Wimer Stadium where they removed discarded items, including
History Comes Together with Halliehurst and The Stirrup Gallery Artifacts representing 2 million years of history have migrated across campus to their new home in The Stirrup Gallery in Halliehurst. Renovations to Myles Center for the Arts necessitated a relocation and the historic mansion made the perfect fit. Student-athletes provided some extra brawn to make the move. “This new location ties together the history of our 17 collections and the history of Davis & Elkins College’s founding fathers,” said Curator of Special Collections Mark Lanham. Visitors will find three rooms – the dining room, parlor and library – filled with treasures hearkening days gone by. Three new pieces have recently been added to the Ice Age mammal collection and the Howard6 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Sudbrink Roman Coin Collection has expanded. Lanham says the displays will rotate each summer or when new collections and artifacts arrive. The Great Hall of Halliehurst remains available for lectures and small gatherings. Curator of Special Collections Mark Lanham and student worker Kaylee Wagner of Lewisburg sport historic attire to welcome guests to The Stirrup Gallery in Halliehurst.
Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement: Foundation & Church Relations Tina Vial, who served as a liaison between the College and the community, said the project created a long-term impact with the students and deepened relationships with organizations in the community. “This allowed the College and the students to branch out into the community,” Vial said. “It reinforced ideas and put an emphasis on projects that other organizations are exploring.”
Student Assembly Making Their Mark on the Community and Beyond
D&E Spring Theatre Playbill “The Apple Tree” February 6-9 Three musical miniatures – “The Diary Of Adam And Eve,” “The Lady Or The Tiger?” and “Passionella” share the theme of men, women and struggles with temptation. It is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock and additional book material by Jerome Coppersmith. The play is based on stories by Mark Twain, Frank R. Stockton and Jules Feiffer. The original production was directed by Mike Nichols and was produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow.
“Proof” April 17-19 The Pulitzer Prize winning drama by David Auburn is the story of an enigmatic young woman, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father and an unexpected suitor. They are all pieces of the puzzle in the search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof.
Student Assembly is stepping up and stepping in to move forward with their vision of building a more solid professional organization that is a true partner with the community. Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard said the stride is yet another element of instilling leadership skills in students by giving them the opportunity to take I’m so very proud of on new roles and challenges, all the the Cabinet of Student while allowing them to Assembly, by leaning gain experience that will carry in, getting involved and them well into their careers.
“
On Giving Tuesday, In an effort to better understand working hard they have students, along with how government functions, made a difference at Davis D&E Dining Services, the four cabinet members & Elkins College. partnered with Summit – President Richard Davy, Church to prepare and Vice President Kalvin Spells, – Scott Goddard serve more than 200 Treasurer Doug Peterson and meals for a special edition of Feed the City. Secretary Gabrielle Reynolds – made a trip to the nation’s capital to meet with U.S. Sens. “I’m so very proud of the Cabinet of Student Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Assembly, by leaning in, getting involved and Capito, R- W.Va. Discussion focused on the working hard they have made a difference opioid epidemic in West Virginia, the lack at Davis & Elkins College,” said Goddard. of employment in the state and the lack of “Their inf luence can be felt across the broadband technology. Elkins community as well. From changing the organizational structure of student “Everyone was very open to our questions,” Davy government, to providing more leadership said. “We brought back some ideas on how we opportunities for students to organizing and can make an impact in the community.” delivering a D&E edition of Feed the City, it Some of those ideas were presented to members has truly been a great semester. of the Elkins Randolph County Chamber “This is a group that works hard and plays at a special luncheon in Graceland. With an hard,” Goddard added. “There is always energy, emphasis of removing the perceived barrier excitement and fun. Students like Richard, between campus and the community, students Kalvin, Gabrielle and Douglas are why I love coming to work every day.”
Both will be directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre and Theatre Department Chair Bridget Esterhuizen and produced by Davis & Elkins College’s Stage and Screen program. Visit www.dewv.edu/artsentertainment for times and reservations.
offered to volunteer with local organizations and hope to establish events that will bring together the two.
“
The Davis & Elkins College Division of Creative Arts Stage and Screen program kicked off its 2019-2020 season with an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s seminal horror novel “Frankenstein.” Written by Barbara Fields, “Playing With Fire: After Frankenstein” was presented in Myles Center for the Arts, Harper-McNeeley Auditorium to approximately 650 people in a four-night run and special performances for area high school students.
Student Assembly Secretary Gabi Reynolds, President Richard Davy, Treasurer Doug Peterson and Vice President Kalvin Spells visit the U.S. Capitol.
Davis & Elkins College Student Assembly President Richard Davy, center, speaks to members of the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber, including Richard Holland, seated. Student Assembly Vice President Kalvin Spells, right, also addressed the group.
With a new set of bylaws in place, student government is taking on an updated configuration. General Assembly will serve as the umbrella group for Student Assembly Cabinet, the newly formed Student Leaders Across Campus (SLAC) and 20 class Senators. SLAC will function as the central hub for campus clubs and organizations. Together the entities will make for a stronger and more efficient body to organize activities open to students and the community. News Around Campus
| 7
NEWS AROUND CAMPUS
2X6 = 12 D&E Twins Spend any amount of time on the Davis & Elkins College campus and you’re likely to see a familiar face – or two. This year chances are six-fold and a double take might not be out of the question. Six sets of twins – Emiley and Cheyan Bell, Amy and Abby Fincham, Katyanna and Savannah Metheny, Melissa and Michelle Murphy, Abbagayle and Douglas Peterson, and Brittany and Brianna Portley – are part of the student body. While they’re not all genetically identical, it’s hard to tell them apart and people do occasionally get one confused with the other. That is except for the Petersons, the only female, male pair of the dozen. Outside of looks, they share some common interests and a special bond. They all say it’s their personalities that set them apart. The Methenys have never been separated in classrooms or by any activities, and that’s just the way they like it. They work side-by-side in Dining Services and both are computer science majors. For their birthday, they got matching tattoos displaying their credence, “Alone we are strong. Together we are stronger.”
Brittany and Brianna Portley work it on the Senator volleyball court and in class as management majors, but that’s about the extent of it. They elected not to room together at D&E. “I’ve already roomed with her for 18 years,” Brianna said with a laugh. Also student-athletes, the Fincham twins are on the Senator softball team. After that, their interests differ. Abby is a child and family studies major, while Amy focuses on exercise science. “Once you get to know us, it’s not hard to tell us apart,” Amy said. “She’s more outgoing and I’m more quiet.” Telling the identical twin Bell sisters apart is a little more difficult even though they have different haircuts and Emily recently changed up her style with a pink tint. Teachers and even their doctor get the two confused. The Petersons obviously aren’t identical twins,
Spend any amount of time on the Davis & Elkins College campus and you’re likely to see a familiar face – or two. This year chances are six-fold and a double take might not be out of the question.
“
“
It’s much the same for Melissa and Michelle Murphy. The elementary education majors often
wear identical outfits in different colors and spend the majority of their leisure time together.
Left photo: From left are, first row, Melissa and Michelle Murphy; and second row, Brittany and Brianna Portley. Right photo: From left are, front row, Doug and Abbagayle Peterson; middle row, Katyanna and Savannah Metheny and Amy and Abby Fincham; back row, Emiley and Cheyan Bell.
but they say people still ask whether they are. They admit to being “pretty independent of each other,” although it does seem Abbagayle has an influence over Doug. She talked him into coming to D&E after he earned another degree at Pittsburgh Technical College and recently cajoled him into purchasing his first pair of cowboy boots. Their interests are polar. Abbagayle likes country pop music. For Doug, metal is his fav. What they do share is an interest in accounting and a contagious sense of humor apparent in their volleying conversations.
Nine D&E Family Babies Welcomed in 2019
It was a baby bonanza for D&E faculty and staff in 2019. From left, Dr. Hillary Wehe and baby Madigan Jane, Mandi Larkin and baby Wyatt Samuel, Dr. Sarah Garrison and baby Violet Isabel, and Laura Brekke Wagoner and Dr. Bryan Wagoner with twins Hannah Grace and Sophia Joy. Not pictured are Bridget Esterhuizen and baby Freya Rue, Kylie and Mason Heyne and baby Leo Maverick, Brian Hayes and baby Braven Hayes and Chelsea Channell and Jersey.
8 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Queen Silvia D&E Anniversary Gown on Display in Graceland A permanent display in Graceland houses the gown worn by Queen Silvia LXVIII of the Mountain State Forest Festival in 2004, the year Davis & Elkins College celebrated its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the year in history, D&E sophomore Kara Dragan Bjornstad, originally from Fayetteville, was appointed as the Festival’s monarch by Director General and D&E alumnus Mark Tomblyn ’79. The gown, which features the D&E logo, is encased in a handmade red oak cabinet designed and created by local wood craftsman Jon Clingerman. The Mountain State Forest Festival Association and Maple Leaf Society worked with the College to complete the display. Bjornstad, now a real estate investor and school psychologist in Lake Placid, New York, said she is ecstatic that her gown is now part of the decades long ties between the College and the Mountain State Forest Festival.
special place in my heart,” Bjornstad said. “They helped shape me into the person I have become today. I cherish the memories and once in a lifetime experiences I received during my time at D&E and love that a part of those experiences continues to be shared with the community.”
Davis & Elkins College partnered with the Mountain State Forest Festival Association and the Maple Leaf Society to create a display of the gown worn by Queen Silvia LXVIII Kara Dragan Bjornstad in 2004, the year the College celebrated its 100th anniversary. From left are, seated, alumna and MSFF Executive Director Breanna George ’06; D&E First Lady Lisa Wood; Life Trustee, alumna and past MSFF Director General Dottie Wamsley ’61; Maple Leaf Society President Susie Kump; and alumna, Maple Leaf Society board member and past MSFF Director of the Queen’s Department Molly Propst ’98; standing, President Chris A. Wood; wood craftsman Jon Clingerman; and alumnus, Vice President for Student Affairs and past MSFF Director General Scott Goddard ’96.
“Davis & Elkins College and the Mountain State Forest Festival will always hold a very Dressed in regal hues of autumn, 15 Davis & Elkins College students served as princesses in the 2019 Mountain State Forest Festival. From left are, Reagan Sharp of Morgantown, Sydney Wright of Philippi, Gabrielle Reynolds of Charleston, Sydney Ransbottom of Sutton, Alyssa Fletcher of Elkins, Kacey Shiflett of Buckhannon, Katherine Little of Beckley, Summer Turner of Bowden and Caitlyn Swecker of Mill Creek; back row, Kaitlyn Fowler of Belington, Caitlin Weese of Beverly, Collette Knotts of Harman, Allyson Green of Philippi, Morgan Sands of Elkins and Danielle Haynes of Berkeley Springs.
Sorority Inducted into Woman’s Club
Members of Phi Omega Mu sorority were inducted into The Collegiate Department of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Elkins. From left are, front row, D&E First Lady Lisa Wood, Danielle Godbey of Walton, Nikita Collins of Harrisville, Casey King of Williamson, Serena Grubb of Dawes, Olivia Ludtman of Gandeeville, Liliana Sigley of Elkins, Emily Tedesco of Reisterstown, Maryland, Ashley Lynch of Buckhannon, and Mikayla Ashley of Weston; back row, Abigail Collett of Elkins, Artemisa Gutierrez of Indio, California, Griselle Rosado of Davenport, Florida, Jesseka Liggett of Buckhannon, Kacey Shiflett of Buckhannon, Destiny Brown of Elkins, Kelsey Armstrong of Mill Creek, and Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca, who serves as sorority adviser. Phi Omega Mu is the first-ever collegiate chapter of the GFWC and this is the second class to be inducted. News Around Campus
| 9
NEWS AROUND CAMPUS
Partnerships Open the Door for Students to Earn Masters Davis & Elkins College students now have additional options for furthering their education at the graduate level after the College signed memorandums of understanding with Chatham University, Duquesne University and Marshall University School of Pharmacy.
Participating in a group discussion are Honors Program students, Sydney Poling, Makayla Haddix, Alexis Serback, Madi Michels, Victoria Adkins and Anna Ruf, and Assistant Professor of Theatre Bridget Rue Esterhuizen.
Students Learning About Life, Exploring Vocation A group of Davis & Elkins College students are exploring their vocation and building friendships in ways they had never considered. The six young women, specially selected through an application process, are the first to participate in the new Honors Program. Through a sequence of courses under the direction of Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Hillary Wehe, the students explore their personal and professional goals. The first course, Introduction to Vocation, was instructed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Bridget Rue Esterhuizen. “The class taught us more about life than school,” said Victoria Adkins.
“
“These agreements provide students in a variety of majors with clear career paths and outstanding educational options in a variety of fields and disciplines,” said Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Rob Phillips. “They also demonstrate that schools from across the region recognize the quality of education provided at D&E and wish to attract our students to their programs.” Chatham offers acceptance to D&E graduates pursuing master’s degrees in sustainability or food studies with the option of also obtaining a Master of Business Administration. The Master of Sustainability is an intensive cohort program that can be completed in two years of full-time study, while the master’s program in food studies includes agricultural and culinary history and social, scientific, cultural, political, economic and geographic examinations of food production and consumption. The agreement between D&E and Duquesne University is geared for students interested in pursuing Master of Science degrees in accountancy or management or an MBA at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. The partnership with Marshall University offers preferred admission to D&E students to enter the accelerated pharmacy program. At D&E, students would complete a specific track of biology courses in three years. In the fourth year, students would fulfill coursework at Marshall with credits transferring back to D&E for graduation. Concentration in the pharmacy program would follow in the next three years.
“This is us learning for the sake of learning,” Alexis Serback added. Instead of textbooks, This is just another thing the students selected autobiographies that’s great about a smaller on people who tell school. Not a lot of people their story of how they found their life vocation and each at bigger schools get this presented an overview to kind of opportunity. the class. Group discussions – Makayla Haddix took the place of lectures. Guest speakers – community members, alumni and professionals in the students’ field of study – brought their insight on life and careers to the class.
“
“A teacher who came and spoke to the class made me feel more confident about my career decision,” said Anna Ruf, a secondary math education major. In addition, the class took a trip to the Festival of Ideas lecture series at West Virginia University to hear Tara Westover, author of “Educated,” discuss her perspectives on the value of education, passion and individual perspective on life’s goals. The experience, the students agreed, sealed their bond and friendship by opening them to more in depth, personal discussions. “This is just another thing that’s great about a smaller school,” said Makayla Haddix. “Not a lot of people at bigger schools get this kind of opportunity.” 10 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Psychology Department Receives Grant The Davis & Elkins College Psychology Department is leading the way to address the shortage of mental health professionals throughout West Virginia. The College was recently awarded a $25,000 West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission grant submitted by Assistant Professors of Psychology Drs. Sarah Garrison and Hillary Wehe to help D&E psychology majors further their education. The grant resulted from a special fund created by the Higher Education Policy Commission with a challenge to create proposals geared toward increasing the number of licensed independent clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors and licensed clinical psychologists. The state has been pressed with maintaining a sufficient workforce because of the opioid epidemic and current workers nearing retirement age. The grant will allow the D&E Psychology Department to offer a series of courses designed to increase student knowledge and preparation of graduate programs focused on mental health careers. Students will be eligible to earn scholarships for graduate entrance exams and to assist with the cost of graduate school textbooks. Additionally, the department will purchase computers and study materials to help students through the graduate school application process.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Huixin Wu, third from left, was among more than 5,300 nurse delegates to attend the International Council of Nurses Congress 2019 in Singapore.
Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Huixin Wu presented results of original research at the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress 2019 in Singapore. The event drew more than 5,300 nurse delegates from 140 countries. Wu joined the Davis & Elkins College faculty in January 2019 to lead the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and also serves as the chair of the Division of Nursing. Her presentation, titled “Returning Home After Study Abroad: Impact on Personal and Professional Roles of Chinese Nurses,” was based on research implemented with her former colleagues Dr. Kathleen Spadaro, Dr. Diane Hunker and Dr. Debra Wolf. The executive summary of the Institute of International Education reflects an increased number of international students studying in
“
the United States, Wu explained. However, despite this increase, there has been little research conducted in the U.S. regarding the re-entry experience of international graduate nursing students as a cohort.
“The purpose of this study is to present the findings of a six-month post-survey that examined the impact a one-year study abroad program had on the professional and personal life of Chinese nurses completing a graduate degree in nursing, after returning to their home country,” Wu said. The ICN Congress provides opportunities for nurses to build relationships and to disseminate nursing and health-related knowledge. “It is such an excellent opportunity for professional development to present my original research as a D&E faculty member to a qualified audience in an influential international
It is such an excellent opportunity for professional development to present my original research as a D&E faculty member to a qualified audience in an influential international conference. – Dr. Huixin Wu
“
Wu Presents Research at International Nursing Conference
conference,” Wu said. “Also, I was able to interact with global nursing leaders, identify the profession’s priorities and future directions.” The Congress began with a ceremony similar to the opening of the Olympics with nurses from each country processing in unique cultural costumes. Singapore’s first female president Halimah Yacob also addressed the nurses.
Professional Achievements
| 11
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood, left, and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Rob Phillips, right, congratulate faculty members on their recent promotions. From left are, Dr. Christina Swecker, Stephen Mattingly and Melissa McCoy.
D&E Faculty Earn Promotions Three Davis & Elkins College faculty members have been granted promotions. Recognized at the annual Founders’ Day Convocation were Stephen S. Mattingly, Melissa A. McCoy and Dr. Christina H. Swecker. Mattingly, a 14-year faculty member, was promoted to associate professor of computer science. At D&E, he teaches courses focusing on software development, database systems, programming and ethics, among other areas. Mattingly holds a Master of Science degree in
Summer, Fall Grads Recognized In a message sprinkled with humor and wisdom, Missy McCollam encouraged Davis & Elkins College graduates to work hard, spread kindness and build resilience. The Old Brick Playhouse Executive Director served as the featured speaker for the 2019 Summer and Fall Graduates Recognition Ceremony at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. Also addressing the class and their guests were graduates Zoe Sampson of Lewisburg and Dana Quattro of Parsons. Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood and Chair of the Board of Trustees Bill Nuttall ’70 presented graduates with certificates and plaques made of cherry hardwood and engraved with the D&E seal.
12 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
information systems from American University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science and philosophy from Washington & Lee University. He also has completed additional studies at George Washington University and Oxford University. McCoy was promoted to professor of nursing and was also recently appointed director of the D&E Associate Degree Program in Nursing. At D&E, her current teaching focus is medical terminology and the NCLEX-RN prep course, concept synthesis. She has been teaching at D&E since 2004. McCoy is pursuing a Ph.D. at West Virginia University. She holds a Master of Science degree in nursing specializing as a family
nurse practitioner from Radford University, and a Bachelor of Science in nursing and an Associate in Science in nursing, both from Bluefield State College. Swecker, who has been a member of the College faculty for 27 years, was promoted to professor of nursing. At D&E, her current teaching focus is on management of care, maternal-newborn and women’s health, medical-surgical, nursing care of older adults and disruptions in health. Swecker holds a Doctor of Natural Health degree from Clayton College of Natural Health, a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Giovannitti Named to Board of Trustees
“Davis & Elkins College is fortunate to have Jen Giovannitti join our Board of Trustees,” said D&E President Chris A. Wood. “Her lifetime of experience assisting non-profit organizations that deepen their impact upon their communities is ideally suited for D&E at this time in our history. Her love of Randolph County brings us a dedicated Board member whose heart, mind and soul are ready to serve this campus and community.”
“
In May, Giovannitti was the commencement speaker for the D&E class of 2019 and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the College.
“I am very excited to join the Board of Trustees of Davis & Elkins College,” Giovannitti said. “D&E is a tremendous asset to the region and I am proud of the leadership it has shown over the decades. It will be a true honor to serve the mission of this college.” Giovannitti has served in her current post since 2018 when she was named the first woman president of the Foundation. Prior to that, she led strategic programs and communitybased initiatives for seven years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, most notably
Riggins, Thomas Join Faculty
in community investment, human capital, regional collaboration and capital access. She emphasized the role of data-driven decision-making in regional projects. She formed the West Virginia Loan Fund Collaborative in 2012 to better understand the impact of small business lending in underserved communities. She has authored a variety of reports, publications and opinion essays, and has applied her expertise broadly in rural development strategies.
Davis & Elkins College is fortunate to have Jen Giovannitti join our Board of Trustees. Her lifetime of experience assisting non-profit organizations that deepen their impact upon their communities is ideally suited for D&E at this time in our history. – Chris A. Wood
“
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation President and former Elkins resident Jen Giovannitti has been appointed to the Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees.
For 11 years, Giovannitti lived in Elkins first serving as the director of the Elkins Rail Yard redevelopment project, then serving as chief executive of the Randolph County Economic Development Authority and West Virginia Wood Technology Center. The successful redevelopment of the Elkins Rail Yard preserved historic the public school system throughout the local area. She also has served in various capacities at D&E, including the Educator Preparation Provider Advisory Committee, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation team and as a D&E liaison for public school cooperating teachers. Riggins holds a master’s degree in elementary education and a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies, both from West Virginia University. In addition, she earned a National Board Certification in Early Adolescence English Language Arts and certification as a Reading Specialist, pre-K to adult.
Davis & Elkins College welcomed Instructor of Education Danielle Riggins and Assistant Professor of Criminology Brandi Thomas to the faculty at the start of the fall semester. Riggins has 16 years of experience teaching at the elementary and middle school level in
Thomas brings a background as an educator, grant writer and prevention specialist. Most recently, she worked as professor of criminal justice and criminal justice program coordinator at Somerset Community College in Somerset, Kentucky. She also has taught
structures, reconstructed a historic bridge, and added tourism infrastructure and public amenities. The project was a model for rural communities redeveloping brownfield sites. In her role leading the county’s economic development agency, she was committed to advancing workforce development and supporting the many businesses and local manufacturing operations in the region. She is a member of the steering committees for West Virginia Forward, a statewide initiative to advance the state’s economy, and the Appalachian Funders Network. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions at the local, state and regional level with nonprofits, universities, state trade associations and government planning bodies. Early in her career, she also worked with municipalities in western Pennsylvania in positions with the engineering firms of Mackin Engineering Company and Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic, Inc. Giovannitti obtained a Master of Arts degree in community and regional planning from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in planning and urban studies from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993. She was an international research fellow in 1995-1996 through the University of British Columbia Centre for Human Settlements, where she led a research project in Vietnam designed around the role of women in the household economy and poverty alleviation in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Her research was later published through the Asian Urban Research Network. Giovannitti lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and three children. criminal justice at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. In addition to her career in academics, Thomas has served as team leader for development of the National Criminal Justice College Exit Exam for the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute. She also was project director and grant writer for the Champions for a Drug Free McCreary County Coalition, board coordinator and grant writer for McCreary County Local Agency for Substance Abuse Policy Board, and a prevention specialist at Adanta Regional Prevention Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Thomas is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in criminal justice at Walden University. She holds a Master of Science degree in criminal justice from Eastern Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Lindsey Wilson College. Professional Achievements
| 13
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Martin’s Film Released on Streaming Service When Instructor of Theatre and Film Lonnie Martin ’02 was a student at D&E, he toyed with the idea of creating a film based on the Manson murders. After years of work and collaboration, “The Last of the Manson Girls” has been gaining a lot of attention since it was released on Prime Video on November 5, 2019. The independent film is based on the essay “My Acid Trip with Squeaky Fromme” by Paul Krassner, an American counterculture journalist who published the free-thought magazine The Realist and was a founding member of the Yippies in the 1960s. Krassner died July 21, 2019. “The Last of the Manson Girls,” a highly fictionalized version of Krassner’s essay, takes place in January 1972. Convinced there’s more to the Manson murders than meets the public eye, Krassner embarks on an LSD tinged investigation of the last of Manson’s disciples: Brenda McCann, Sandra Good and Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme. What he finds could change how the world sees the ’60s. After gaining Krassner’s permission to pursue the adaptation, Martin began writing the film and the two continued to correspond. Martin, serving as director, and his crew at Ningen Manga Productions spent over three years in production until it was finished in January 2018. “The script evolved as we shot,” Martin explained. “We’d raise a bit of money, film for a few days, then spend four to six months putting together the resources for the next film shoot. In the down time, I’d tweak the script based on what we had already shot.” The UK Film Review calls the work “very entertaining and also quite thought-provoking. Never being swallowed up by the crazy conspiracy at the core of the story, the writing instead makes a comment on how insane it is that, five decades later, we are all still talking about this and are all still unsure of the true unclouded reality.” Even before the film hit Prime Video, it was gaining praise at film festivals around the country. It was chosen Best Film at the 2019 MidWest WeirdFest in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and captured the Jury Award for Best Lead Actor (Elliott Kashner) and Audience Award for Best Feature at the 2019 Film Invasion L.A. in Los Angeles, California. At the 2018 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival, the film picked up honors for Best Director (Martin), Best Production Design and Best Supporting Actress (Cindy Marie Martin). It also was the Jury Award Best of Fest at the 2018 South Carolina Underground Film Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. It can be seen in the US at www.amazon.com/dp/ B07VYM4TL4 and in the UK at www.amazon.co.uk/ dp/B07VZNNKS7. 14 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Barrett Directing Campus Activities, Multicultural Programs Jonathan I. Barrett has joined the Office of Student Life as director of campus activities and multicultural programs, and residence director of Gribble Hall. Working directly with Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard, Barrett enhances the learning environment through student involvement in co-curricular and extra-curricular programming, assessment and program review, and leadership development. In his role as director of campus activities and multicultural programs, Barrett provides leadership to the student organization Senator Entertainment and develops campus and student activities, intramural sports, leadership programming, and events for residents of Elkins and the surrounding area. He also manages operations of Madden Student Center and The Icehouse, in addition to serving as the facilities booking agent for members of the campus community. Barrett comes to D&E from Wheeling Jesuit University where he served as assistant director of student activities. In addition, he worked as an assistant wrestling coach. Barrett also is a first lieutenant human resources officer with the Virginia Army National Guard: 91st Cyber Brigade in Fairfax, Virginia. Barrett earned a Master of Business Administration in 2018 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political and economic philosophy in 2016, both from Wheeling Jesuit University. As a student, he was a member of the Cardinal’s varsity wrestling team, serving two years as captain, and was co-founder of the University’s Black Student Union.
Vial Elected Westminster Foundation Board President Tina Vial, assistant director of institutional advancement: foundation and church relations, has been elected president of the Westminster Foundation of WV Board of Directors. The not-for-profit organization supports Presbyterian and ecumenical campus ministry at state colleges and universities throughout West Virginia, including nine campuses spanning three presbyteries. The Foundation also serves as the campus ministry arm of the Presbytery of West Virginia. Davis & Elkins College became a partner ministry in the organization in 2013 in recognition of its shared goals of Presbyterian campus ministry in West Virginia. D&E Benfield-Vick Chaplain the Rev. Laura Brekke Wagoner serves on the board as well in her capacity as the College’s campus minister. “Our college students deserve the caliber of campus ministers represented on this board serving 10 campuses around the state, and I am honored to be asked to serve in this capacity as we look to the future for campus ministry in West Virginia,” Vial said.
GIVING
D&E Freshman Gives to Smith Scholarship Robert Stephenson ’24 knows what it’s like to grow up without guidance and he put $500 of his own money toward the Melody and Marc-Alan Smith Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College to help future students with a similar past. Established by alumna MacKinzie Smith ’19 with one-third of her life’s savings and in honor of her two youngest siblings, the scholarship will benefit students in the foster care system. From the time Smith was 13 until she enrolled at D&E, she lived in 12 different foster care homes. Her life and Stephenson’s parallel. When Stephenson was 3 years old, his mother passed away. He explained that his father wasn’t always available. Later, when he entered school, he struggled academically and was diagnosed with a learning disability. He says he was left with a lot of self-doubt and a bleak outlook on his future.
Croston Selected for Kevin Grant Nestor Memorial Scholarship Freshman Seth Croston has been chosen as the first recipient of the recently endowed Kevin Grant Nestor Memorial Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College. The scholarship was established by Elkins residents and D&E alumni Rob and Joyce Nestor in loving memory of their son, Kevin, who passed away in 2007. The annual $2,000 scholarship is renewable
President Chris A. Wood, left, introduces MacKinzie Smith to Robert Stephenson. Smith’s life story inspired Stephenson to contribute to the scholarship she established for foster children.
“Growing up, I thought I wasn’t smart enough to go to college,” Stephenson said. Luckily for Stephenson, his life turned a corner when he relocated to Florida to live with his aunt, Dr. Amy Ouellette ‘96, and her family and spend time with his uncle, D&E Trustee Adam Ouellette ‘93. There he gained encouragement, help with his studies and a new level of confidence. Still, he has never forgotten his childhood hardships. Hearing Smith’s story struck a chord that made Stephenson want to take action. “I understand how hard it is to grow up without support,” Stephenson said. “I want to help kids like MacKinzie and kids like me.” Although Stephenson based his decision to give on his personal experience, he hopes others consider the impact an education can have on the lives of foster children. “There are so many kids who grow up with the for four years and will be an addition to the maximum D&E Highlands Scholarship. The funds can be used at the student’s discretion for non-tuition items such as textbooks or other classroom supplies. A committee made up of D&E personnel spent hours reviewing applications before making the final selection of the recipient. Competition for the scholarship was open to students of modest means from Barbour, Grant, Randolph and Tucker counties who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate good academic and moral standards. More specifically, the applicants must exhibit good character, and a kind and helpful heart – the same characteristics friends and family say describe Kevin Nestor. A native of Elkins, Kevin Nestor was a 1992 graduate of Elkins High School and an outstanding athlete in a variety of sports. He attended Davis & Elkins College, where he made lifelong friends and was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Seth Croston, center, is the recipient of the Kevin Grant Nestor Memorial Scholarship to Davis & Elkins College, established by Rob, right, and Joyce Nestor.
desire to attend college and achieve, but they’re never given the chance,” Stephenson explained. “Take a deep look at how this scholarship can help someone who truly needs it and who truly has the determination.” Stephenson’s desire to attend college came to reality when he was selected by a panel as the winner of the full four-year Leadership and Scholarship award. For further information on the Melody and Marc-Alan Smith Scholarship or to make a gift, call D&E Senior Director of Institutional Advancement Cathy Nosel at 304-637-1339 or email cnosel@dewv.edu. “Our son had a great big heart and everyone loved him,” Joyce Nestor said. “He was the kind of guy who would help anybody, so we wanted to select a student for this scholarship who models that.” As part of the application process, students were asked to write an essay detailing how they exhibit the characteristics. The Nestors say Croston’s words were most impressive. Describing himself as compassionate, adventurous and humorous, Croston says he wants to continue building on these qualities as a student and a member of the diverse Davis & Elkins College community. “To me, compassion isn’t just a character trait – it’s a mindset,” Croston wrote. “Compassion is a way of viewing people: choosing to see their troubles and trying to make their lives better. People tell me all the time that I have such an understanding heart because when they hurt, I hurt, as well. I take genuine interest in trying to help others with their problems and issues.” To speak with a member of the D&E Giving Team or to learn more about how to include D&E in your estate plan, call Senior Director of Institutional Advancement Cathy Nosel at 304-637-1339. Giving
| 15
ALUMNI AWARDS
Founders’ Day Brings Recognition Five Davis & Elkins College alumni were honored for their achievements and contributions to the College during the annual Founders’ Day convocation. Honorees were: David E. Clapp ’65, Distinguished Alumnus; Dr. Andy Johanson ’63, Senators Community Service Award; Deborah A. Larkin ’11, Tower Award; Madalyn M. Humphrey ’17, Outstanding Young Alumna; and Dr. June B. Myles, Crystal Mace Award. The Distinguished Alumna or Alumnus Award is the highest award given to a Davis & Elkins College alumna or alumnus who has made significant contributions to society in his or her career. The criteria for selection include career advancement and related service to others, significant honors in one’s field, and commitment to Davis & Elkins College.
June Myles receives the College’s most prestigious award, the Crystal Mace, and many thanks from Board of Trustees Chair Bill Nuttall ’70, left, and President Chris A. Wood.
history materials. On a trip to Tanzania in 1995, Clapp and his colleagues visited the Kibaoni School – a temporary mud and stick structure used as classrooms. They organized a foundation to raise funds to build a better facility which now has 800 students learning the skills they need to prosper and succeed. The Senators Community Service Award is presented to an alumna or alumnus in recognition of service to the community which resulted in significant impact.
Clapp graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 1965 with a degree in biology. As a student, he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and played on the Senator’s first soccer club team.
Johanson graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 1963 with a degree in religion and philosophy. As a student at D&E, he was a member of the football team and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
He went on to earn a master’s degree and was later accepted into a physical anthropology degree program in Washington state.
He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Crozer Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Certificate of Applied Psychiatry from the Philadelphia Mental Health Clinic. In addition, he is certified in marriage, family and sex therapy from Penn Council for Relationships. With more than 30 years in private psychotherapy practice, Johanson also is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and adjunct professor at Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Blending two careers with the Massachusetts Audubon Society and the Smithsonian Institution, Clapp is a respected naturalist and teacher who worked extensively in land conservation and habitat management. For nearly 30 years, Clapp also has led Smithsonian Journeys adventures from pole to pole training naturalists and providing
Johanson has a long-standing involvement in Rotary and since 2010 has participated in Rotaplast, a non-profit humanitarian organization providing free reconstructive operations and treatment for children with cleft lips and palates worldwide. Dr. Andy Johanson ’63, second from left, receives congratulations on receiving the Senators Community Service Award from Curator of Special Collections Mark Lanham ’14, third from left, who presented the award, Board of Trustees Chair Bill Nuttall ’70, left, and President Chris A. Wood. 16 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
The medical mission trips have taken him to South America and the Philippines. There he is part of a team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other volunteers from throughout the United States who each share their expertise. Johanson’s role is helping patients and families feel more at ease by playing with the children and reassuring their parents of the surgical team’s high level of competency. The Tower Award is presented to a D&E alumna or alumnus for outstanding commitment and service to the College and its alumni programs. The criteria for selection include volunteering of time, talent and/or funds in support of the numerous student and alumni programs the College offers. Larkin has filled many roles at Davis & Elkins College – student, alumna and an employee from 2001 to 2018. She earned a degree in business from D&E in 2011. Throughout her career, she worked in various offices including admissions, registrar, athletics, development and retention. However, the position she calls a passion is that of veterans liaison officer in which she helped student veterans and their families transition from military culture to college life. Seeing a need to give student veterans recognition, provide them with guidance in completing required paperwork and make them feel at home in the college setting, Larkin spearheaded the veterans program in 2010. Along with Curator of Special Collections Mark Lanham ’14, she also helped establish the Student Veterans Association. Always supportive of campus events, Larkin served as a member of the Social Club and, along with her husband, Steve Larkin, participated in the International Student Host Family program. After retiring, Larkin
continues her ties with D&E as a member of NAC and helps organize events for the Carolinas Alumni Chapter. The Outstanding Young Alumna or Alumnus Award is presented to a young alumna or alumnus who graduated within the last 10 years and shows promise in his or her profession, including professional achievements and honors, community service/service to others, and commitment to the College. A native of Elkins, Humphrey graduated from D&E in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in human services and a minor in psychology. As a student, Humphrey performed as a dancer with the Davis & Elkins College Appalachian Ensemble. This year, she is serving as co-director of the Appalachian Ensemble dancers, along with Laurie Goux and under the direction of Emily Miller. Professionally, Humphrey is the executive director of Elkins Main Street, a local nonprofit committed to creating an inviting and vibrant atmosphere in downtown Elkins. She also serves on the boards of Woodlands Development Group and Mountain Arts District. An alumna of the Old Brick Playhouse Apprenticeship Program, Humphrey has remained active in local and regional arts programs as a volunteer, mentor and choreographer working with young artists. Considered the College’s most prestigious award, the Congratulating Outstanding Young Alumna Award recipient Madalyn Humphrey ’17, third from left, are, from left, Board of Trustees Chair Bill Nuttall ’70, Trustee David Cutlip ’77, First Lady Lisa Wood, Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard ’96 and President Chris A. Wood. In a special ceremony, David Clapp ’65, center, is presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Attending are, from left, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement Dr. Rosemary Thomas, Director of Alumni Engagement and Support Wendy Morgan, Clapp’s wife, Fran, and D&E First Lady Lisa Wood. Clapp was unable to attend Homecoming celebrations.
Extending appreciation to Tower Award recipient Debbie Larkin ’11, second from right, are Board of Trustees Chair Bill Nuttall ’70, left, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement Dr. Rosemary Thomas and President Chris A. Wood.
Crystal Mace Award is presented in recognition of transformational leadership, service and/ or character, and of unparalleled gifts of time, talent and/or treasure. Myles grew up in Elkins and was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from D&E in 2010. She also holds a degree in physics from Hollins University. She serves as president of Myles Lumber Company, a docent at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and is a rug hooking artist. As Davis & Elkins College has always held a special place in her heart, Myles began her service to the Board of Trustees in 2000.
She has generously provided a vision for growth and a desire to bring the College and community together. Many facilities on the campus bear the Myles name including the Myles Ahead Track in The McDonnell Center and the George A. Myles Pool, named in honor of June’s father. In 2008, the Myles Family Foundation of Elkins announced a gift to Davis & Elkins College: the Elkins Tire Company site at the corner of Randolph Avenue and Sycamore Street. The site is part of the original Graceland Estate once owned by College co-founder Henry Gassaway Davis. After months of planning and excavation, Myles Gate was constructed as a green space that reflects the beauty of natural surroundings and serves as a welcoming essence to the College. In 2012, Myles Center for the Arts was dedicated following massive renovations that included new fixtures in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium and the creation of art studios for painting, drawing and ceramics. Completion of The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum added to the functionality of the space. Recently, Myles offered a $6.7 million gift for renovations to Myles Center for the Arts. The project will include a 5,200-square foot glass enclosed addition, a twostory brick rotunda and restructuring of Myles Plaza to feature grassy areas, sections for conversations and a tiered seating area that can be used as an outdoor classroom. Alumni Awards
| 17
HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND
(Clockwise from top) The Class of 1969 was inducted into the Half Century Club and received their medallions at a dinner hosted at Hearthstone. From left are, first row, First Lady Lisa Wood, Trudi McCall Van Dyke, Rose Mary Isner Johnston, Pat Taggert Konhaus, Linda Charlton Wheeler, Tom Wheeler, Lance Pledger, Maggie Carmona Heaney, Jim Heaney and President Chris A. Wood; second row, Board of Trustee Chair Bill Nuttall ‘70, George Rise, Andy Fry, Bob Murdock, Bill Glenn, Betsy Eisenhower Wojcik, Michael Sheppo, Drake Dowler, Ray Snyder and Charles Best; third row, Sue Salisbury Lauderbaugh, Faith Earl Carlson, Anita Norton Smyth, Fran Weber and Ellen Mills Smith. Sharing career advice at the Hospitality Reunion are, from left, Jessica VanNewkirk ’17, Nora Miller ’03, Chef Melanie Campbell, Shane Jones ’15 and Jenna Hanifan Gooden ’14. Alumni and spouses take a break to admire the High Falls of Cheat along their wilderness excursion aboard the New Tygart Flyer. From left are Jackie Brucato, Mike Brucato ’75, Phyllis Ciocca, Kathy Judge, Mike Judge ’74, and Tony Ciocca ’75. Alumni and friends gather to remember Charlie Potter ’68 and dedicate a bench in his memory. A founding member of the National Alumni Council, Potter passed away in December 2018. Located behind Jennings Randolph Hall, the bench is inscribed with the quote, “Far better it is to dare mighty things, even though checkered by failure, than to live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” A little wine, a lot of paint and some guidance from Associate Professor of Art Michael Doig made for a fun afternoon at the inaugural Paint ‘n Sip activity on Halliehurst porch.
18 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
(Clockwise from top) Members of the National Alumni Council for 2019-2020 are, from left, seated, Michele DeBerry ’88, Robin White Rybczynski ’86, Amanda Yeargan Monroe ’02 and Kelsey Hall ’14; standing, Debbie Larkin ’11, Randy Lear ’79, Madalyn Humphrey ’17, Larissa Fowler Righman ’10, Mary Jane “MJ” Braham ’17, Andrew Carroll ’16, Cory Toth ’06, Candace Smith Mitchell ’85, David Kirby ’83, Ryan Brennan ’83, Philip George ’77, Barry Greene ’83, Karen Kober Brown ’84, Jon Walter ’94, Kevin Kilgore ’86, Dave Blaszczak ’74, and Adam Baumgardner ’05. Not pictured are Brian Anderson ’90, Patti Bennett-Hepler ’85, Sean Bruce ’06, Michelle Antolini Clark ’91, Shauna Damon ’15, Michael Deneroff ’09, Sean Gallagher ’99, Guilherme “Gui” Hubsch ’16, Kelcie Mullins ’17, Amanda Sacks Poling ’16, Mark Ruscello ’06, Joe Stack ’06 and Larisa Draeger Swartz ’00. Carmel Shearer ’82, Mick Riordan ’81 and wife, Kathy, and Beth Headley Robenolt ’82 reminisce during the Farewell Breakfast on the Graceland Veranda. Members of the Davis & Elkins College football team relived their glory days and updated each other on their current activities during multiple get togethers throughout the weekend. The events included a reunion dinner at C.J. Maggie’s. From left are alumni and seasons they played George Rao (1955-1956), Jim Phillips (1955-1958), Gerry Lawrence (1960), George Triplett (1955), Dick Brown (1957-1961) and Rob Smith (1961). President Chris A. Wood, left, and First Lady Lisa Wood, right, congratulate the 2019 D&E Homecoming Court. From left, Freshman Escort Gregory Barnes, Freshman Princess Katie Clarke, Sophomore Escort Bernardo Ferreira Rodrigues, Sophomore Princess Lisa Milliken, Miss D&E Megan Augustine, Mr. Senator Chris Carter, Junior Princess Karin Rosario, Junior Escort Kalvin Spells, Senior Princess Samantha Cozzolino and Senior Escort Abel Ameyaw. Alumna Karen Carper ’81 led alumni and parents along the newly opened portion of the Allegheny Trail. With panoramic views of the West Virginia countryside, the scenic trail follows the original route of the West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railway, built by Henry Gassaway Davis in 1884.
Homecoming & Family Weekend
| 19
SENATOR
Six Join Athletic Hall of Fame Six alumni athletes were inducted into the Davis & Elkins College Athletic Hall of Fame as part of Homecoming & Family Weekend festivities. Selected for the 2019 class were Mick Riordan ’81, men’s soccer; Sam Hollingsworth ’63, track and football; Sheri Nidiffer ’87, softball, field hockey and basketball; Ron Kyle ’69, basketball and baseball; and posthumously Jack Arbogast ’56, basketball; and Henry Collette ’49, golf, basketball and swimming. Riordan was a two-time first team All American and team captain for the Senators men’s soccer program in 1979-1980. Riordan earned first team all-conference honors in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) all four years of his playing career, including the league MVP award in 1980. He went on to become an assistant coach at Boston College and the Worchester Wildfire and Boston Bulldogs of the United Soccer League following his time at D&E. He currently works at Chiesi Pharmaceuticals, where he is responsible for hospital level sales and education for acute care in Boston and Northeast Academic Institutions. Hollingsworth competed on the track and football teams at D&E and was recognized on the WVIAC 50th Anniversary All-American team. Following an early career in journalism, Hollingsworth began working in Christian ministry, serving as a hospital chaplain since 2004.
ATHLETICS
1987 graduate of D&E, she earned first team all-conference honors in softball 1985-1986. Kyle was a two-sport athlete with the Senators, playing on the men’s basketball and baseball teams from 1965-1969. He was the school’s first-ever Athlete of the Year in 1969 and averaged a doubledouble all four years and was the Senators’ opening day pitcher all four years. He posted 1,231 total points on the hardwood and led the team in both scoring and rebounding throughout his career. Arbogast was a member of the men’s basketball program at D&E before joining the United States Army and serving for two years during the Korean War era. Arbogast went on to teach and coach at Victoria High School (now Luxenburg Central) before making his way into the collegiate ranks as a football, basketball and tennis coach at several institutions. He passed away in October of 2014.
Displaying Athletic Hall of Fame awards are, from left, Deborah Arbogast Newman, daughter of the late Jack “Hollis” Arbogast ’56; Sam Hollingsworth ’62; Mick Riordan ’81; and Sheri Nidiffer ’87. Sam Hollingsworth ’62 shares memories of his days at D&E as he accepts his induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Collette was a three-sport athlete with the Senators, playing on the golf, basketball and swimming teams. A 1949 graduate of D&E, Collette was named to the WVIAC 50th Anniversary AllTime Team.
Nidiffer was a three-sport athlete with the softball, field hockey and basketball teams. A
Continuing the Tradition
In conjunction with the start of classes and the official opening to the 2019-2020 academic year, studentathletes, including the track and field team, left, and other athletic department personnel worked to clean and beautify the city of Elkins. A major service project initiative for the department for multiple years, the Senators worked on picking up trash and cleaning downtown Elkins and surrounding areas for about 70 minutes over a two-mile radius.
20 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Daniel Mondragon began his duties as head men’s basketball coach leading the program into its first season as a member of the Mountain East Conference (MEC).
program of prominence in the Mountain East Conference and the Atlantic Region.” He arrives in Elkins after spending the past four seasons as head coach for the elite DME Sports Academy and director of player development. In addition, Mondragon served as a basketball trainer and elite youth training program director.
“
“Coach Mondragon has played for and been mentored by two nationally respected coaches in Steve Ridder and Daniel Pannagio,” Director of Athletics Jamie Joss said. “From his personal success as a player and coach at his alma mater, to helping develop DME Academy into one of the premier basketball academies in the country, I have no doubt that Daniel is exactly the right person to lead our program today and to build Senator Basketball into a
– Jamie Joss
Mondragon also played collegiate basketball for the Eagles and became the first individual in program history to earn team captain selection as a walk-on. He was a member of three Sun Conference championships and an NAIA Tournament appearance in 2013. A two-year team captain, he averaged 9.0 points/game and 4.9 assists/game as a senior. The Eagles notched an impressive 102-34 (.750) mark over his career. He graduated from Embry-Riddle in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in human factors psychology and added his master’s degree in leadership from ERAU.
Hill Named Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations Hill arrived in Elkins following a stint as assistant director for athletic communications at Gannon University of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). “Josh comes from an outstanding pedigree in the athletic communications field, learning from some of the best in the business in Ryan Rebholz, Noah Becker, Dan Teliski and David Rung,” Director of Athletics Jamie Joss said. Prior to his stay in Erie, where he earned the
Prior to his time at DME, Mondragon worked as an assistant coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Fla.), helping to guide his alma mater to a conference championship and 35-2 record.
I have no doubt that Daniel is exactly the right person to lead our program today and build Senator Basketball into a program of prominence.
Mondragon brings a wealth of basketball experience, including time as a former collegiate basketball player, program director, assistant coach and head coach at various levels.
Josh Hill has taken on the role of assistant athletic director for external relations, a position in which he oversees all strategic communication efforts for the Senators.
Mondragon becomes the 30th head coach in the history of the Davis & Elkins program after replacing Nick Patella, who resigned in late August to fill the head men’s basketball coaching vacancy at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
“
Mondragon Takes Helm as Men’s Basketball Coach
2018-19 Mid-Atlantic Water Polo West Region SID of the Year award, Hill worked for two years at Frostburg State from 2016-2018. The Homer City, Pennsylvania, native served as the primary media contact for the Frostburg State baseball, women’s basketball and volleyball teams. In 2016, Hill completed a video production internship at ROOT Sports Pittsburgh (now AT&T SportsNet), the regional sports network affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates, where he assisted in video content and highlights for the network’s live pregame and
postgame shows. He also worked as a production assistant with FOX Sports for the 2016 United States Open held at Oakmont Country Club. Hill worked as the lead broadcaster and producer for the Crimson Hawk Sports Network, an awardwinning network run by the IUP Department of Communications Media, throughout his undergraduate career. Hill graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in communications media and a minor in sports management. He later earned a master’s degree in interdisciplinary education with a focus in business administration from Frostburg State in May 2018.
Athletics
| 21
seniors who have their names scattered throughout the school record books. With two separate winning streaks of five matches this year, the Senators earned their most victories at The McDonnell Center since the 2011 season.
Members of the Senator Volleyball team are, from left, first row, Team Manager Raven Hedrick, Kelly Smith, Lillie Mueller, Kaitlyn Lacour, Solei Daniels, Sarah Warren, Essence West and Cynthia Arango; second row, Head Volleyball Coach Kylie Heyne, Luann O’Kane, Kylianne Philip, Mya Mintschenko, Raleighanne Weaver, Brittany Portley, Jessa Henry, Maddie Jaloszynski, Brianna Portley and Assistant Volleyball Coach Kendall Jacobsen.
Volleyball Makes It to Semifinals Davis & Elkins volleyball capped its first year in the Mountain East Conference with 19 wins and a trip to the conference semifinals behind a group of four
Triathlon Reaches New Heights in Year Two The Senators triathlon took a step in the right direction in its second year as a varsity program at Davis & Elkins College. Led by 2019 USA Triathlon NCAA DII Coach of the Year Chris Hammer, the Senators earned first place as a team at the 2019 East Region Qualifier in October. Davis & Elkins followed up its regional championship with a second-place finish in the 2019 National Championships, hosted by Arizona State University in Tempe in November. Natalia Hidalgo Martinez of Alguazas, Spain, impressed during her first year with the Senators, taking first among DII competitors and third overall among all competitors in both the East Region Qualifier and National Championships. She defeated several Division I competitors this season. Rounding out the Senators lineup at the final race of the season were Eleonora Pierre (4th) of Ontario, Canada, Sophie Schoppl (12th) of Vienna, Austria, Rut Tallon Arranz (23rd) of Colmenarejo, Spain, and Dru Mills (34th) of West Sacramento, California. Davis & Elkins hosted its first home event in program history during the 2019 campaign, competing in the Senator Splash-NDash as part of Homecoming Weekend. Hammer also returned to the world stage as a competitor, earning a bronze medal at the International Triathlon Unit (ITU) Paratriathlon World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. 22 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
D&E, which earned the fourth seed in the MEC Volleyball Tournament, was picked eighth in the preseason poll. The Senators knocked off West Liberty in the MEC Quarterfinals, 3-1, at Wheeling. Seniors Kaitlyn LaCour (First Team) of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Kelly Smith (Honorable Mention) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, were all-conference selections for the Senators.
Head coach Kylie Heyne concluded her fifth season at the helm of the D&E program and the 2019 season produced more wins than any of the previous four. Upon the conclusion of the regular season, LaCour was 15th nationally with 4.11 points/set while the Senators ranked 25th nationally in opponent hitting percentage (.134).
Celebrating their accomplishments are members of the Senator Triathlon team, from left, Sophie Schöppl, Natalia Hidalgo Martinez, Eleonora Pierre, Dru Mills and Rut Tallon Arranz. Not pictured is Abhigna Anand.
Senators cross country head coach Jason Pyles and freshman Svea Timm display their awards at the MEC Championships. Below, the Senators women’s and men’s cross country teams celebrate their season victories.
Cross Country Caps Best Season in Program History Moving from one of the top regions in the country to the Mountain East Conference meant new challenges and opportunities for the men’s and women’s cross country teams. The retooled Senators roster guided by head coach Jason Pyles stepped up in a big way during the 2019 season. Becoming the first Division II school from West Virginia to send both its men’s and women’s teams to NCAA Nationals in the same year, Davis & Elkins emerged as a national contender after leaping into the Atlantic Region rankings. Both squads earned a top-three finish at the NCAA Atlantic Regionals – women second and men third – which handed the Senators an automatic bid to Nationals in Sacramento, California, on November 23. This marked both team’s first NCAA nationals’ appearance in program history. Joining the MEC prior to the start of the 20192020 academic year, the women’s team won
the conference championship in October after placing five freshmen in the top 10. Claire Otte of OberRamstadt, Germany, was the top individual finisher at the MEC Championships at Crispin Golf Course in Wheeling, while Svea Timm of Jork, Germany, earned the league’s Runner and Freshman of the Year award. Head coach Jason Pyles was named the MEC Women’s Coach of the Year following the event, as seven runners garnered all-conference accolades. Anya Miller of Milton, Madison Michels of Liberty, Kloe Littleman of Las Vegas, Nevada, Hannah Moore of Clarksburg and Skylee Watson of Elkins rounded out the Senators’ lineup at conference championships, as D&E captured first place. On the men’s side, D&E earned a second-place finish at the conference championships, just
behind the region’s top-ranked team. David Magda of Chillicothe, Ohio, finished fourth and joined Felix Buck-Gramcko of Göttingen, Germany, and Aidan Konhaus of Berlin, Pennsylvania, to earn a place inside the top 10. Six men’s runners earned all-conference honors from the MEC, including Magda, BuckGramcko, Konhaus, Matthew Chapman of Berkeley Springs, Scott Barker of Davisville and Hayden Harrison of Eleanor. Nine runners became the first in program history to receive all-region honors, which is awarded to a runner who earns a finish inside the top 25.
Senators Add Wrestling to Roster The Senator wrestling team began its inaugural season this fall with a roster of 17 student-athletes from six different states. The team is made up of 12 freshmen, two upperclassmen transfers and three with collegiate wrestling experience. Head wrestling coach Jerry Boland says the team is making an impact. Athletics
| 23
Now you SenatorsConnect: D&E’s New Networking Site
Registering is easy and free. Just log on to www. senatorsconnect.com and enter your profile information. Search options are easy as well and include geographic location, specific career fields or job title, internship and job opportunities and individual name.
Davis & Elkins College alumni, faculty, staff, parents and students have a new place to meet and interact. The recently launched SenatorsConnect personalized online community is a networking tool allowing participants to share information, provide guidance and increase career opportunities.
The platform offers a particular advantage to students, giving them increased opportunities to find internships or ask for career advice from those who have first-hand knowledge of their educational background.
The platform is a product of Graduway, leaders in alumni community engagement.
The National Alumni Council (NAC) has been a strong proponent
of creating an online community. The Student and Young Alumni Committee of the NAC will sponsor networking events in various regions to further enhance this new platform and increase awareness among alumni.
Log on to www.senatorsconnect.com to enter your profile information. It’s easy and free!
“
At D&E, we’re like family; but when most international students graduate, they go home. We want them to reconnect and we want new students to have an opportunity to connect with someone who has already been to college in the United States. – Lowe Del Aviles This summer, Davis & Elkins College will host its first-ever international reunion in Europe. Open to alumni around the globe, the event is scheduled for July 17-19 in Czech Republic capital city Prague. Director of International Student Services Lowe Del Aviles said the historic bohemian city was selected because of its central location and affordability. Aviles got the idea for the reunion after talking with international alumni and realized the
Veteran Salute New Scholarship Provides Assistance to Veterans
Murdock ’69 recently established the endowed Veteran’s Assistance Scholarship. Once the fund has reached a minimum of $25,000, the scholarship will be awarded to a veteran who was honorably discharged from service and is enrolled full time at Davis & Elkins College.
Qualifying student veterans whose benefits don’t sufficiently cover their expenses will soon have the assistance they deserve while enrolled at Davis & Elkins College. Alumnus Brig. Gen. Robert M. 24 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
The scholarship will be renewable each year as long as the student is in good academic standing at the College. This new fund brings the total number of
“
D&E Planning Reunion Abroad
benefits the event could provide them and future students. “At D&E, we’re like family; but when most international students graduate, they go home,” Aviles said. “We want them to reconnect and we want new students to have an opportunity to connect with someone who has already been to college in the United States.” A schedule of events and registration instructions will be announced in the coming months.
endowed scholarships to 184, each with their own specific criteria to help students experience the transformational education at Davis & Elkins College. Some scholarships have been providing support for several decades and others for several years. There are few investments that have the impact of an endowed scholarship. It is a gift that literally keeps on giving. For more information on establishing an endowed scholarship, please contact Cathy Nosel, senior director of institutional advancement, at noselc@dewv. edu or 304-637-1339.
ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES It was a great day for a visit with Dr. Gloria Marquette Payne ’43, and some of her students. Clockwise are Laura Weinert Sigurdsson ’84, Candace Smith Mitchell ’85, Patti McNamara ’81, Robert Remsburg ’83, Tom Ruppert III ’85, Dina Banda Dye ’83, Jill Dusenberry ’85, Patty Yahn Griffith ’83, Deb Pavlovic Reichart ’84, Sally Strohecker ’84 and Karen Kober Brown ’84. See 1943.
1949 During a summer trip to Elkins, W.Va., Robert “Bob” Craig visited with good friend and teacher, Dr. Gloria Marquette Payne, ’43. Bob lives in Charleston, W.Va. Edgar J. Buchs, Pleasant Hill, Calif., enjoyed a visit with Wendy Morgan ’12, Elkins, W.Va., during her recent trip to the west coast. President Chris A. and First Lady Lisa Wood with Dr. Gloria Payne. See 1943.
1943 During Homecoming 2019, Dr. Gloria Marquette Payne, Elkins, W.Va., enjoyed the company of many of her students ranging from the classes of 1949 to 1985. Just to name a few, were Bob Craig ’49, Charleston, W.Va.; Wendell Cramer ’59, Hickory, N.C.; Laura Weinert Sigurdsson ’84, Mars, Pa.; Candace Smith Mitchell ’85, Gibsonia, Pa.; Patti McNamara ’81, Bangor, Pa.; Robert Remsburg ’83, Jefferson, Md.; Tom Ruppert III ’85, Annapolis, Md.; Dina Banda Dye ’83, North Huntingdon, Pa.; Jill Dusenberry ’85, Fairfax, Va.; Patty Yahn Griffith ’83, Plano, Texas; Deb Pavlovic Reichart ’84, Saint Petersburg, Fla.; Sally Strohecker ’84, Landisburg, Pa.; and Karen Kober Brown ’84, Royersford, Pa. President Chris A. and First Lady Lisa Wood visit with Dr. Gloria Payne to wish her a happy 98th birthday and a joyous Christmas.
1950 Helen and Thomas J. “Jack” Martin are doing well in Hanahan, S.C.
Lifelong friends, Bob Craig ’49, and Gloria Marquette Payne ’43. See 1949.
grandchildren. Gerry’s son, Brent Lockwood, wife, Emily, and granddaughters Rose and Adele, live in Madison, Wisc., and his daughter, Amanda Lockwood Crouch, husband Shawn and grandson, Carter, live in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Gerry shares, “It was a seldom available and joyous occasion due to the distance that separates us.” 1959 In August 1959, following their graduation in May, Arthur C. “Art” and Betty L. Faulkner Heldman, were married. Betty and Art live in Sevierville, Tenn., and share, “It has been a wonderful 60 years.”
1951 William L. “Bill” Jones, Phoenix, Ariz., shares, “Davis & Elkins College has created an Edgar Buchs ’49, and Wendy Morgan ’12. environment of love, See 1949. 1961 purpose and learning where the blending of the academics and Richard C. “Dick” ’61, and Sue Ellen social atmosphere gives rise to the ideal Russell Brown ’64, Elkins, W.Va., vacationed conditions for growing mentally, socially, this past year in Hawaii, on The Big Island, emotionally and physically. Oh! Students are and in Paris, with their granddaughter, Kristen. as fortunate as was I, some 70 years ago.” Kristen is a junior at Central Florida University. 1957 Happy 84th Birthday! On July 30, Garret K. “Gerry” Lockwood, Franklin Lakes, N.J., celebrated his special day with companion, Marion McCarthy, during a visit to a family owned farm in the Catskill region of New York. The day was made even more special when they were joined by Gerry’s children, their spouses and Jack ’50, and Helen Martin. See 1950.
The Lockwood family, Shawn Crouch, Carter Crouch, Amanda Crouch, Rose Lockwood, Gerry Lockwood ’57, Brent Lockwood, Emily Lockwood, Adele Lockwood, and Marion McCarthy. See 1957. Alumni News and Notes
| 25
Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary – Art and Betty Faulkner Heldman. See 1959.
Mike Ross, Coalton, W.Va., was selected by the State Journal as one of 2019’s Who’s Who in West Virginia Business. Congratulations! Charles N. and Judith Newbery Thompson ’60, Morristown, N.J., enjoyed sharing their D&E memories with Senior Director for Institutional Advancement Cathy Nosel and Wendy Morgan ’12, Elkins, W.Va., during a visit with them in June. 1963 In June 2019, James W. “Jim” Bryant, New Ulm, Texas, welcomed President Chris A. Wood to the great state of Texas where they enjoyed a wonderful visit in Houston.
Bronxville, N.Y.; Jim Hill, Oak Ridge, N.J.; Janice Humbert, Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; and Kathy Barndt Mitchell, New Canaan, Conn., met for lunch at the Long Ridge Tavern in Stamford, Conn., this past November. They had not seen Janice since graduation day over 51 years ago! All share, “It was great catching up after all those years.” 1969 Tom and Linda Charlton Wheeler, Monrovia, Md., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 9, 2019. Ray Snyder, Spring Grove, Pa., is retired from teaching high school and is now working parttime as a tour guide/escort for Wolf Bus Lines, York Springs, Pa. He is loving retirement!
Andy Johanson and wife, Wendy, traveled to the Ivory Coast, Africa, in May to visit the home village of their adoptive family Fernand and Beatrice “Bebe” and little Andy. While there, BeBe and Fernand gave them a traditional wedding complete with clothing and a meal. 1964 David Kirk is “still kickin” in Roanoke, Va. Daniel M. and Sue Lloyd Woodworth ’65, Waynesboro, Va., are very excited to have two of their grandchildren attending Davis & Elkins College. 1968 It was a mini-reunion for four members of the class of 1968, when Ken Bielemeier,
Charles N. and Judith Newbery Thompson. See 1961.
26 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Jim Bryant and President Chris A. Wood. See 1963.
Ellen Mills Smith and husband, Dale, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past summer with a five-week cross-country road trip. During their journey, they enjoyed a cruise sailing to Alaska from San Francisco harbor and returning to Portland, Ore., aboard the Empire Builder. Following their trip, they made the move from Pittsburgh, Pa., to New London, N.C., on Badin Lake where they now reside.
Wendy Axelrod and Andy Johanson visit the Ivory Coast. See 1963.
capacities in the forensic sciences since 1972. While working on his master’s degree, Mike taught high school physics and chemistry. He then began his career in the forensic sciences as a forensic chemist and then a forensic serologist for the Atlanta Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and later became director of the Augusta Georgia Crime Laboratory. From 1985 until 2007, Mike was employed by the Illinois State Police, Forensic Sciences Command as an assistant bureau chief, bureau chief and commander. Mike and his wife, Karen “Sue” Groves Sheppo ’71, are the proud parents of two children, Katy Sheppo Pasieta and Matthew Sheppo. Katy and her husband, Scott, are both Navy Commanders stationed in Japan with their three children. Matt and his wife, Amber, live in Los Angeles and have a son. Amber and Matt are executives working in the entertainment industry. Mike and Sue live in Gettysburg, Pa.
Michael G. “Mike” Sheppo is retired as director of the Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences at the National Institute of Justice, having worked in various Good friends and memories! Joan and Jim Hill ‘68; Kathy Barndt Mitchell ’68;
Janice Humbert ’68 and Paul Epstein; and Linda and Ken Bielemeier ’68. See 1968.
The Gribble Girls - Marti Chase Brown ’72, Janice Kemp Hutchison ’70, Susie Beamer Scott ’70, Mary Vine Langley ’70, Karen Freshour Chiochanyont ’71, Ellen Moore ’70, and Sue McCutcheon King ’70. See 1970.
George D. Rise and wife, Louise Davis Rise, are enjoying life in the Low Country of St. Helena Island, S.C. They have four children who have blessed them with nine wonderful grandchildren. George and Louisa share, “we have both experienced interesting careers in public education and coaching.” They attend a local gym where they work out with personal trainers and report, “Life is Good!”
Lynn Luvara ’95, Patty Wagner Gow ’73 and Sue Russetti ’73 during a trip to Barcelona, Spain. See 1973.
Lance Pledger is now retired after many years of teaching and coaching cross country and track & field in Erie and Franklin counties of Pennsylvania. Lance and wife, Jane, now reside in Charlottesville, Va., to be near their daughter Carrie. Lance shares, “I love D&E.” Jim and Rose Mary Isner Johnston have lived in San Diego, Calif. for over 40 years and will celebrate their 50th anniversary in June 2020. Both are retired teachers and travel as much as they can. 1970 In August, Greg Judge, Auburn, Wash., author of “Schea,” “Schea’s Revenge,” “Voyage to Secrets” and “Legends and Vows,” released his newest novel, “Schea’s Friends.” All of Greg’s books are available on Amazon.com.
The annual gathering for the “Gribble girls” was a trip to Westminster, Md., where they stayed at a great B&B, The Solace. Their adventures included a “British” day with lunch in the local tea room, seeing the Downton Abbey movie, visiting a historical farm, playing games and catching up with each other. Those attending were Janice Kemp Hutchison, Harrisburg, Va.; Marti Chase Brown ’72, York, Pa.; Susie Beamer Scott, Westminster, Md.; Mary Vine Langley, Surprize, Ariz.; Karen Freshour Chiochanyont ’71, Hendersonville, Tenn.; Ellen Moore, Branchburg, N.J.; and Sue McCutcheon King, Stockton, N.J. Janice shares, “We are all hanging in there. We didn’t stay up as late as we used to, and didn’t eat and drink as much either, but the spirit is still young!”
Summer reunion in Cherry Hill, N.J., with Carol Kemmerle Ballay ’82, Donna Maiorino-Reed ’83, Michele Amendola ’84 and Beth Headley-Robenolt ’82. See 1982.
1982 It was a summer of reunions for Maribeth “Beth” Headley Robenolt, Haddonfield, N.J.! In July, several ZTA sisters, field hockey teammates, and 1973 friends from 1981 to 1986 gathered together for dinner Eight girls visited Barcelona, at the Bahama Breeze Spain, in April 2019, and three Restaurant in Cherry Hill, of them were D&E buddies, N.J. Some traveled over three Patricia A. “Patty” Wagner hours to visit with Donna Gow, Elkins, W.Va.; Sue Maiorino-Reed ’83, San Russetti, Elkins, W.Va.; and Ramon, Calif., who was on Lynn Luvara ’95, Elkins, W.Va. “Schea’s Friends” by Greg Judge. the East Coast visiting family. See 1970. And then in August, ZTA 1976 sisters, family and friends came together for a James C. Childs III was inducted into the mini reunion on the Jersey shore where they Delaware County Athletics Hall of Fame for enjoyed the boardwalk and beach, go-carts, Basketball in April 2019. Jim and wife, Ginny, and Spicy’s restaurant. reside in Glenolden, Pa. The documentary “The Tygarts Valley Homestead Story,” created by Peggy Proudfoot Harman and husband, Jason, premiered during the Homestead Community Center grand opening on August 30. Their documentary brings to life, through oral histories, the upbringing and experiences of many firstgeneration Tygart Valley homesteaders through voices of those future generations some 80 years later. Peggy and Jason are members of the Tygart Valley Homestead Association and live in Ironton, Ohio.
Bahama Breeze Restaurant in Cherry Hill, N.J. Front row, Norma Wright Teta ’82, Laura Constantine ’81, Michele Amendola ’84, Cindy Wargo Shaw ’82, Carmel Shearer ’82, Debbie Flanagan-Smith ’83 and Marjie Mroz ’85; back row, Betsy Moscicki ’81, Sylvia Grasis ’85, Karen Flint ’86, Donna Maiorino-Reed ’83 and Beth Headley Robenolt ’82. See 1982 Alumni News and Notes
| 27
catching up with D&E friends and they are already planning for 2020!
Reunion on the beach at Seaside Heights Park, Jersey shore with Jennifer “Kay” Kirby Jeter ’78 (seated), Susan O’Donnell Sobolewski ’79, Cindy Stinger ’81, Jo Ann “Gigs” Vaccaro Cerven, ’78, Pam Boyd, ’78, Laura Constantine ’81 and Beth Headley-Robenolt. See 1982.
Kurt S. Rowe is already planning his 2020 adventures! He has a new YouTube channel and will be posting videos and descriptions of his epic transcontinental cycling tour of 6,000 to 8,000 miles. His plan is to begin in February 2020 cycling from St. Augustine, Fla., travel to Mobile, Ala., then up to near St. Louis, Mo., to Santa Monica, Calif., to Vancouver, B.C. From there, he will then board a TransCanada train with his bike and travel to Toronto, Ontario, where he will likely follow the St. Lawrence River through Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City and over to Bar Harbor, Maine, with a final ride down the coast to Key West, Fla., to complete his journey. WOW! To follow Kurt in his travels, you can subscribe to his “Just North of Anywhere” YouTube channel.
Those attending the summer reunions were Carol Kemmerle Ballay ’82, Delran, N.J.; Michele Amendola ’84, West Chester, Pa.; Betsy Moscicki ’81, Sweetwater, N.J.; 1984 Sylvia Grasis ’85, Philadelphia, Pa.; Karen Frank W. Marchand Flint ’86, Sewell, N.J.; III, Odenton, Md., Norma Wright Teta has been a world-wide ’82, Springfield, Pa.; studio and touring Laura Constantine audio engineer for the ’81, Yorktown Heights; last 30 years! He just Cindy Wargo Shaw had his third Billboard ’82, Mountain Lakes, N.J.; No. 1 produced/ Carmel Shearer ’82, recorded album in the Fannettsburg, Pa.; Debbie bluegrass category, Flanagan-Smith ’83, and a No. 1 album in Philadelphia, Pa.; Marj the Billboard World Mroz ’85, Glenolden, Pa.; Girls just wanna have fun! Amanda Loveland ’04, category. Frank has Nicki Hinkle ’03, Danielle Vacca Seals ’04 and Jennifer “Kay” Kirby worked on Grammy Danielle “Dani” Emme-Pingley ’03. See 2003. Jeter ’78, Ridgeville, nominated records and Del.; Susan O’Donnell has toured, produced Sobolewski ’79, Haddon Township, N.J.; or engineered projects with artists ranging Cindy Stinger ’81, Colorado Springs, Colo.; from bluegrass luminaries Jo Ann “Gigs” Vaccaro Cerven, ’78, The Seldom Scene, to rock Elberon, N.J.; and Pam Boyd, ’78, Toms greats Cowboy Mouth River, N.J. Everyone had a wonderful time and Nils Lofgren, to Irish “Celtgrass” up and comers We Banjo 3 and punk rock legend Bob Mould, among others. Frank is currently based in Maryland with his own private recording studio Waterford Digital Studio Inc.
Frank W. Marchand III at a recent mixdown session at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles in the Al Schmidt room for a gospel act The Reminders. See 1984.
28 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
1986 Shari Hendrick Dillon, Port Jervis, N.Y., has four grandchildren with the fifth due in February.
Future Senator! Preston James DeBerry. See 1988.
1988 Shanna and Michele DeBerry welcomed their son Preston James DeBerry on August 7, 2019, at 3:32 p.m. Preston weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19.25 inches long. Big sister, Kinsey, is already in love with her little brother! 1989 Steven H. Bohner, Garnet Valley, Pa., was recently promoted to executive vice president, Health Markets at AmeriHealth Caritas. 1993 In June 2018, Doug Homer, Falls Church, Va., was appointed head coach of the Men’s Over 45 National Team where he was tasked with selecting players who would form a squad to represent the U.S.A. in the 2019 summer Pan American Maccabi Games in Mexico City. This tournament occurs every two years in the Pan Americas. Doug shares, “After multiple camps and selection events, a squad was formed of 18 players from 10 different cities across the U.S.
Bringing home the bronze medal! Doug Homer, head coach of the Men’s Over 45 National Team, at the 2019 summer Pan American Maccabi Games, Mexico. See 1993.
in the episode titled The team captured the “The Colors Within – bronze medal by tying The Life and the World Argentina and England, and Through the Inner defeating Chile, Mexico Eye of a Curious Soul.” and Peru. The Yanks scored Check out YouTube 10 goals and recorded and Dmitry’s website, four shutouts to finish theunseencolors.com, to 3-1-2.” This represents view his beautiful work. Doug’s third medal as a participant in the Maccabi 2009 World Union Games, with a bronze medal in the Kate McArthur and 2006 Maccabi Australian Kristi Haakma were Games and a bronze medal married on June 30, Celebrating great friendships! Sue Kolb ’09, in the 2015 Pan American Kate McArthur ’09, Lisa Cancglin ’09, Mallory 2019, at Reptacular Maccabi Games, Chile, as a McCartney Matuszek ’09 and Emilie Humes Ranch in Sylmar, Calif. soccer athlete in both, and ’09. See 2009. Many D&E alumni his first bronze medal in the and friends traveled to California to celebrate 2019 Pan American Maccabi Games, Mexico, with the happy couple. Kate and Kristi live as a soccer coach. Doug is the second-ever in Bakersfield, Calif., where Kate is assistant athlete and coach is U.S. history to capture coach for women’s soccer at California State three medals. University, Bakersfield. 2003 In July, after hitting up the Meadowlands Casino, D&E alumni girls, Nicki Hinkle, Elkins, W.Va.; Amanda Loveland ’04, Washington, Pa.; Danielle “Dani” EmmePingley ’03, Buckhannon, W.Va.; Jennifer Hanes Laine ’03, Washington, Pa.; and Danielle Vacca Seals ’04, McMurray, Pa., gathered at Keybank Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pa., for a 311 and Dirty Heads concert. And then in August, Nicki and Amanda went to Las Vegas, Nev. They took in many sights on the strip and enjoyed a great meal at the famous Italian chef Giada De Laurentiis restaurant, Giada. 2008 Dmitry Yanushkevich, Palo Alto, Calif., is a painter, sculptor and musician. In May 2019, he was the featured guest on “The Better Part”
A beautiful day for a wedding! Nick and Jessica Schaefer Collins. See 2010.
The Murschell family – Trey, Jael, Anna and Daniel. See 2012.
2010 Nicholas and Jessica Schaefer Collins were married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony on October 6, 2018, near Hagerstown, Md. D&E alumni sharing in the day were Laura Eversole ’09, Arlington, Va.; Casey Myers ’10, and husband Jay Matthews ’08, Springfield, Va.; Kathryn Hamilton ’10, Rockville, Md.; Julie Sader ’10, Mechanicsville, Va.; Kate Rice ’08, and Michael Hayes ’07, Front Royal, Va. The happy couple live in Clarksburg, Md., where Jessica is marketing coordinator for a civil engineering firm and Nicholas works for Montgomery County as an income assistance program specialist for welfare programs.
Congratulations Emily and Phil Turske. See 2010.
Philip Turske and Emily Gaborcik were married on October 12, 2019. They now live in Minerva, Ohio, where Phil is the village administrator. 2012 On November 2, 2018, Trey and Jael Fedora Murschell welcomed their second child, Anna, in Logan, Utah. Their son, Daniel, was born in January 2017 in Colorado and loves baseball as much as his dad. The Murschells are living and loving life in beautiful Durango, Colo., where Trey is the senior chemist for Aurum Labs, a cannabis testing facility. 2013 Penni E. Harris and Troy N. Powell, Elkins, W.Va., were married on July 29, 2019, at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. Troy is an apprentice lineman for Pike Electric and Penni teaches math at Elkins High School, is the assistant volleyball coach at Elkins Middle School, and a public affairs NCO with the West Virginia Army National Guard.
Wedding bells for Penni Harris and Troy Powell. See 2013. Alumni News and Notes
| 29
and wife, Andrea, Christiansburg, Va.; and Jimmy Fortney ’13, Washington, D.C. The Harpers live in Petersburg, W.Va. Bryant is going into his fifth year as assistant manager at Builders Center and Heather is in her second year at Potomac Highlands Guild as a case manager for the Intellectual Development Disabled Community.
Love is in the air for Tyler and Olivia Hudok Arbogast. See 2017.
Megan R. Moreno, Winchester, Va., is now a member of the Martinsburg, W.Va., team of Orion Strategies. Orion Strategies is a multistate strategic communications firm that serves local, regional and national clients in various industries through public relations, research and polling, government affairs, grassroots advocacy, community outreach, coalition building and creative services. 2014 Bryant Harper and Heather Wilson were engaged on October 22, 2017, and on June 6, 2019, were married on the beach at the Days Inn in South Nags Head, N.C. They were blessed to have so many family and D&E friends share in their special day. Among those attending were Heather’s parents, Jim and Angie Wilson ’01, Elkins. W.Va.; Bryant’s parents, David and Linda Thompson Harper ’77, Elkins, W. Va.; Rob ’96, and Joyce Nestor ’91, Elkins, W. Va.; Heather’s sister and maid of honor, Ashlen Wilson ’16, Richmond, Va.; Heather’s best friend and bridesmaid, Taylor Thomas; family friends Mark ’82 and Suzanne Hamrick Cain ’84, Elkins, W.Va.; friends David Green ’14,
Congratulations Wes and Bethany Fulk Hendrix! See 2017.
Millie Omps, Runnemede, N.J., shares that outside of her job as a lab technician with Curaleaf, she has been blessed to continue her work as a fight choreographer. This work has brought her back to D&E twice to work with the theatre department. She also has toured West Virginia with The Rustic Mechanicals. Currently, Millie is choreographing fight scenes for a high school in New Jersey. She writes, “D&E greatly prepared me for this path and I am blessed to be able to pursue my passion.”
It was a beautiful beach wedding in South Nags Head, N.C, for Bryant ’14, and Heather Wilson Harper ’14. See 2014.
2016 Mary Jane “MJ” Braham, Morgantown, W.Va., is in her third year as a pharmacy student at WVU. 2017 Wes and Bethany Fulk Hendrix were married on May 25, 2019. The couple now reside in Augusta, Ga.
Ellie Rossiter. See 2019.
A study by Ryan O’Connell and Alex Smarra ’19, along with D&E Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Floyd Wiseman, D.W. Scott, J. Tamine and S. Olowoyo, was published in the International Journal of Chemical Kinetics (Wiley Periodicals) in October 2019. The work is titled “Analyses of Reaction Rate Data for the Simple Hydrolysis of Acetic Anhydride in the Acetonitrile/Water and Acetone/Water Cosolvent Systems Using Recently Developed Thermodynamic Rate Equations.” The abstract can be viewed at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/ abs/10.1002/kin.21329. 2018 Eli Lucchesi is the owner of Next Level Espresso in Alma, Mich. The business offers board and video gaming and a wide variety of espresso-based drinks using beans from Brazil, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala and Sumatra. In addition, Eli also teaches hip-hop classes at the local Academy of Performing Arts. 2019 Kaylee Yergeau, Morgantown, W.Va., is currently attending graduate school in the physical therapy doctorate program at West Virginia University. “It is going well and is a crazy change of pace, but I still miss D&E!” Allison Snoderly, Cupeper, Va., is a teaching assistant at George Mason University where she is currently working on her master’s degree.
July 13, 2019, was the special day for Olivia J. M. Hudok and Tyler Arbogast, as they were united in marriage on the front lawn of Halliehurst at Davis & Elkins College. A brunch reception followed at Graceland mansion. Olivia and Tyler now live in Valley Head, W.Va. Megan R. Moreno. See 2013.
Haley Lloyd is a thirdgrade teacher for Kanawha County Schools at Edgewood Elementary School in Charleston, W.Va. Eleanor “Ellie” Rossiter, Suffolk, England, is continuing her soccer career with the Ipswich Town Football Club Women.
If you would like to submit a note to Forward, please email Wendy Morgan at morganw@dewv.edu. 30 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
PAST GATHERINGS & UPCOMING EVENTS To quote Dr. Suess, “O’ the places you will GO!” From coast to coast, it has been a fantastic summer and fall for D&E alumni and friends. Check out our “2019 D&E Summer and Fall Alumni & Friends Tour” album…
1
On June 15, the Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter came together for dinner at Sweet Lula’s in Pitman, N.J., followed by a show at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman featuring “The Hit Men – Legendary Rock Supergroup” and the “Ladies of Rock and Soul.” It was a great night of food, fun and classic rock ‘n’ roll music. Those attending were Karen Kober Brown ’84, Beth Headley Robenolt ’82, Joan Larkin Huke ’60, Marty Meissner, Senior Director for Institutional Advancement Cathy Nosel, Bruce and Eileen Eschbach Monastersky ’80, Jennifer “Kay” Kirby Jeter ’78, Carmel Shearer ’82, Rod Fuentes ’83, Betsy Moscicki ’81, Casey Wilkinson Zahn ’81, Joanne “Jo” Fusca Gordon ’81, Paul Corvino ’75 and Dwain Morgan. Not pictured: Al Barbato, Scott Robenolt and Director of Alumni Engagement & Support Wendy Morgan ’12.
2
3
Next, up … it was dinner in Hackensack, N.J., at Maggiano’s Little Italy on June 24. First row, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Enrollment Management Rosemary Thomas, Marion McCarthy, Lorraine Blaszczak, Nancy Bohne Locke ’64, Karen Harmeier Berner ’64 and Judy Gallagher Herman ’75; back row, Wendy Morgan ’12, Garret “Gerry” Lockwood ’57, Frank Mele ’58, David Blaszczak ’74, Chris Toner ’91, Bob “Mouse” Herman ’76, David Rogers ’78, Cathy Nosel and President Chris A. Wood.
4
5
The New York Metro Alumni Chapter enjoyed several events that included a brunch in West Hartford, Conn., at Rizzuto’s Restaurant and Bar on June 23. Those attending were Cathy Nosel, Jay Silverman ’78, Scotty ’72 and Anita Norton Smyth ’69, Sam ’61 and Cathy Topal, Loisann and Jon Sisson ’79, and Wendy Morgan ’12.
The final stop for the northeast sweep was on June 25th for an amazing evening at the home of Barry Greene ’83 in New York City for the “Senators Forever Cocktail Reception.” Those attending were Ashley North, Frank Fernandez ’82, Laura Constantine ’81, Barry Bova ’60 and Joan Siedlecki, Karen Kober Brown ’84, Lawrence Sohner, Wendy Morgan ’12, Laura Weinert Sigurdsson ’84, Barry Greene ’83, Gloria Phares, Bill Ringh ’58, Kevin Batterman ’77, Cathy Nosel, Rosemary Thomas, Jeana Mahan and President Chris A. Wood.
From the East Coast … on to the West Coast! On June 27, Oregon was the first stop for a special visit with President Emeritus Buck and the lovely Joni.
6
June 28, it was on to California, where Richard “Dick” ’60, and Judy Miller Stoeltzing ’63, and Chuck Nagel ’73, welcomed Dwain and Wendy Morgan ’12, to Sacramento for lunch at Danielle’s Creperie.
The fun continues on the next page... Past Gatherings & Upcoming Events
| 31
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS Continued...
7
Next, on to Walnut Creek for a delightful visit with Edgar Buchs ’49, and then a great evening at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant #39 in San Francisco with Autumn Wunderluck ’17, Zayd Othman ’17, Larisa Draeger Swartz ’00, her husband, Jim, and daughter, Shannon.
Save the Date for These Upcoming D&E Events for 2020! “2020 Snowbird Tour” in Arizona and Florida January 21 Sun City West and Chandler, Ariz. January 22 Tucson, Ariz. January 29 Ormond Beach, Fla. January 30 Winter Park, Fla. February 8 Boca Raton, Fla. February 9 Naples, Fla. February 10 Lakeland, Fla. February 11 The Villages, Fla. April 4, 2020 1904 Society Gala – Invitation only Elkins, W.Va. – For more information on how you can become a member, contact Senior Director of Institutional Advancement Cathy Nosel at 304-637-1339 or noselc@dewv.edu.
8
On June 29, it was off to the Los Angeles area for a wonderful visit and lunch at Nelson’s with Bruce Donaldson ’60, and his wife, Carolyn. That was followed by an exciting dinner at the Islands Restaurant with Chris, Katie and baby Cory Richardson, Kate McArthur ’09, Emilie Humes ’09, Lisa Cancglin ’09, Susan Massara, Sue Kolb ’09, Ryan, Katie and baby Bergen Martin, and Greg and Mallory McCartney Matuszek ’09.
9
10
July 17-19, 2020 Alumni Reunion Abroad Prague, Czech Republic September 18-19, 2020 Homecoming & Family Weekend
After saying goodbye to the West Coast, it was back to West Virginia where alumni, family and friends gathered on July 6, for an Independence Day celebration picnic on the porch of Halliehurst, followed by music and fireworks. Proceeds from this picnic went to D&E’s Student Veterans Association. August 4 was the next event for West Virginia alumni and friends as they enjoyed an afternoon picnic and baseball game at the Appalachian Power Park in Charleston. Those attending were Kelli Picarillo, Wendy Morgan ’12, Fred Carter ’95, Lisa Hedrick Senic ’90/’03, Sam Calvert ’06 and Katie Woolwine, Barbara Korn ’74, Donna and John Calvert, Robin Camp Rector ’80, Collin Meadows ’16, John Hutchison ’72, Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Goddard ’96, Dwane Tinsley ’75, and Kelcie Mullins ’17. Not pictured: Mark Ruscello ’06, Dwain Morgan, Rosemary Thomas, Babs Condon and Dustin Thomas.
On August 7, Cathy Nosel and Wendy Morgan ’12 joined the Virginia Alumni Chapter in Richmond for dinner at Pies & Pints with Davis Yeuell, Bill Ballinger ’71, Leigh Ann Pearsall ’14, Kirk Monroe, Karen Kauffman Scherling ’67, Cindy Sheets, Louisa Sager Yeuell ’54 and Amanda Yeargan Monroe ’02.
11
32 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
And on August 8, Virginia alumni and friends were in Roseland for dinner and tour at Devils Backbone Brewing Company with D&E’s own brewmaster, Jason Oliver ’95. Those attending were Ryan Donchez ’16, Nicola Merriman ’17, John ’60, and Katherine McGlothlin Warren ’60, Mark and Tracy Smith Topolosky ’83, Jack Blacka ’55, Joan and Larry DeVault ’79, Kirk and Amanda Yeargan Monroe ’02, Jason Oliver ’95, Paul and Judi Littlefield Strock ’73, Rick ’95, and Monica Minix Gallier ’96, Elena Zanella ’17 and Matt Lamplugh, Chass Reel ’17 and (not pictured) Harold Blacka ’63.
12
Following an amazing Homecoming & Family Weekend in September, Cathy Nosel and Wendy Morgan ’12 were on the road for a Carolinas Chapter tour with alumni and friends! The first stop was in Gastonia, N.C., on Nov. 2 at Lotus Bar & Eatery. It was a wonderful time with Melissa Pusanik ’16 , Kane Logue ’15, Kim Rast Antolini ’91, David Clapp ’65 and his wife, Frances, Ellen Mills Smith ’69 and her husband, Dale, Debora “Michelle” Jeter Burgette ’87 and her husband, Carl, and Drake Dowler ’69.
13
14
Next was a lovely visit with Helen and Thomas “Jack” Martin ’50, followed by brunch on Nov. 3 in Charleston, S.C., at Stars Rooftop & Grill Room with Jeff Caplinger ’85 and Alan Stemple ’84. The day ended with dinner and great conversation at Wicked Tuna in Myrtle Beach, S.C., with Debbie Larkin ’11, Cathy Anderson, Craig ’62 and Corky Weaver Felber ’63.
On Nov. 4, the next stop was at the Bluewater Waterfront Grill in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., for dinner where all enjoyed a great evening of food, fun and fellowship. Those attending were Alexander Gaaserud ’15, Charlotte Polino Gaaserud ’87, Rob Fenton ’83 and Judy Ciocca Fenton ’85, Lisa Newton Garris ’82, Cheryl Gilchrist Murphy ’81, Steve Harvey ’08, Jim Crawford ’71, and Jeff ’80 and Jill Stoner Taweel ’83.
15
The final stop for the Carolinas Chapter was Nov. 5 in Raleigh, N.C., with alumni and friends enjoying dinner at Winston’s Grille. Joining the fun were Karen and Paul Stirrup ’60, Gary Weissenberger ’63 and wife, Barbara, Sue Bennett McGuire ’73, Alliene Johnson Maples ’82, Wendy Buhrendorf Mickunas ’81, Karen Herpich Melling ’87, Jennifer Weissenberger Bocella ’’92, Lee Underwood ’91 and wife Cherie, Gordon and Nell Rutherford, Beth Case ’84, Vicki Lunde Rodriguez ’78, and David Kerr ’78. It was another fabulous evening filled with friends reunited, wonderful memories, and beloved D&E legacy stories from the Weissenberger, Lunde and Rutherford families.
So very many thanks to everyone who participated in the 2019 D&E alumni and friends’ events from sea to shining sea – “Great times, great friends and great memories!”
So, what’s up for the year 2020? The “vision” for events in 2020 is going to be very exciting and we look forward to SEEING YOU! Check out the upcoming events page on www.dewv.edu Past Gatherings & Upcoming Events
| 33
Honor Roll of Donors Since Davis & Elkins College’s founding in 1904, gifts from individuals and organizations have played a crucial role in the development of the College. Senators Henry Gassaway Davis and Stephen Benton Elkins transformed their vision into reality by donating land and money, and by securing support from the Presbyterian Church. Throughout the years, alumni and friends have made gifts that have enabled the College to carry out its mission of providing a quality, personalized education, rooted in the liberal arts, to each new generation of students, meeting the challenges of changing times, changing technologies and an increasingly diverse student body. To recognize those whose outstanding, consistent support is sustaining and empowering the College in its second century of service, Davis & Elkins College created the 1904 Society. The College wishes to express heartfelt thanks to all who are furthering the mission of Davis & Elkins College by becoming a member of the 1904 Society.
The Tower Circle ($25,000+)
Anonymous (2 donors wish to remain anonymous) Mr. & Mrs. John Crile Allen Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Barber Ms. Karen H. Berner Daywood Foundation Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Douglas Mrs. Valerie B. Howard
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Judy Thomas Ling* Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III Mr. Craig W. Merriam Dr. A. Jean Minnick Ms. Phebe Novakovic & Mr. David H. Morrison
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Moyer Ms. June B. Myles/Myles Family Foundation Mrs. Joyce M. Nestor & Mr. Robert G. Nestor/ Builders Group Inc. Presbytery of West Virginia
Mrs. Kathryn D. Ramsdell/ National Christian Foundation Mr. David S. Rogers/The Graymer Foundation Mr. Mike Ross/Mike Ross Inc. Mr. David A. Rutherford The H. B. Wehrle Foundation
The President’s Circle ($10,000 – $24,999)
Anonymous Ellen Catlin Citizens Bank of West Virginia Davis Trust Company/Davis Trust Financial Corporation Ms. Patricia A. Guercio Grace & Bill* Jordan
National Endowment for the Arts Dr. John Olivo Jr. Prichard School Jack D. & Belle C.S. Rogers SLW Foundation Inc. Ms. Beverly J. Smith
Dr. & Mrs. Robert G. Smith/ Smith Family Fund Snowshoe Foundation Inc. Paul & Karen Stirrup Bill Sudbrink & Kathy Howard Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. L. Newton Thomas Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Timms Jr. USA Triathlon Foundation Mrs. Sharon Wehrle Mr. & Mrs. Chris A. Wood
The Henry Gassaway Davis Circle ($5,000 – $9,999)
Anonymous Mr. Michael Altman Diane L. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. James Bialek Steven Bohner Mr. Jonathan L. Brandt/The Roxanne and Henry Brandt Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Christ Mr. & Mrs. Wendell M. Cramer Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkins , WV
Anonymous (2 donors wish to remain anonymous) Ann & Bob Baird Mr. Andrew Brimmer & Mr. Thomas Molner Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Davis Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Dougherty
Elkins Branch AAUW Ms. Nancy Evans-Bennett & Mr. James L. Messersmith Ms. Ellen Farrell & Mr. Brian Butters First Presbyterian Church, Fairmont, WV FirstEnergy Foundation Brian & Carolyn Cattrell Girvin Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giulio/ Apartment Services Inc.
Col. Donald S. Harlacher USAF Ret./Harlacher Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of USAA Giving Mrs. Sue Hoover Mr. & Mrs. Tharon L. Jack Dr. & Mrs. Anthony A. Kossiakoff Dr. & Mrs. George M. Lauderbaugh William A. & JoAnn C. Leist/ Marie Leist Foundation Inc.
Dr. Lewis N. Michaels ’64 & Mrs. Pamela Michaels/Michaels Family Foundation of Virginia Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Morehead Mr. & Mrs. William W. Nuttall III Mr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Rutherford Synod of the Trinity Mr.* & Mrs. Joseph M. Wells III Mr. & Mrs. David E. Williams Mr. James L. Wilson & Ms. Pamela Toler
The Stephen Benton Elkins Circle
($2,500 – $4,999) Mr. & Mrs. D. Drake Dowler Norman & Anna Jean Daetwyler Lunde Dr. Kimberly M. Farry & Mr. Glenn R. Davis Stewart S. Macsherry First Presbyterian Church Sherri & Cliff Marstiller Charleston WV Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William D. Glenn Mills Group The Rev. Dr. David A. Kirk Gerald Milnes National Management Corp.
34 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Regan Dr. Frank Schneider Dr. George W. Scott Dick & Arlene Seybolt Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Terr Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Wamsley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Wilkens
The Hallie Davis Elkins Circle ($1,000 – $2,499)
Dr. Walter J. Alvarez* & Mr. Morey L. Herman Mr. A. Bryant Applegate & Mrs. Lynn Marie Applegate Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC Mr. & Mrs. John D. Barker Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bell Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Biggs Dr. & Mrs. W. W. Branch Jr. Mr. Sean P. Bruce Mr. & Mrs. C. Gus Bruno Ms. Sue Chikes Dr. & Mrs. Domingo T. Chua Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Colussy Laura Constantine Mr. David E. Cutlip & Ms. Patricia A. Mayes Michael G. Dakes Karen Knowlton Daley & Edwin C. Daley Mr. Glenn A. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Craig K. Deemer Mr. John D. Demakos Mr. Benjamin Dishong Harry W. Fenton & Ruth A. Fenton FOSS Robert B. Frazier/The Community Foundation – HarrisonburgRockingham Mr. & Mrs. James Z. Fritz/ Fritz Family Charitable Fund Andy & Sandy Fry Lynne S. Garcia Ms. Jennifer Giovannitti Mr. Scott D. Goddard
Dr. Bijan J. Goodarzi Mr. Barry A. Greene & Mr. Lawrence Sohner Capt. & Mrs. Robert T. Gregory Allan & Judy Guye Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Hardman II Hart Office Solutions Mr. & Mrs. T. Richard Harvey Mrs. Peggy Hays Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hechenbleikner Robert Hingel Mr. & Mrs. W.P. Holloway Jr. Leonard & Lyla Howell The Hon. & Mrs. John A. Hutchison Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hutton/ BCT Construction Dr. James B. Johnston/ SAGE Scholars Inc. Dr. & Mrs. William N. Johnston Richard & Sue Jones Mr. & Mrs. Stephen G. Jory Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Joss Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Kennedy II Mr. Kevin F. Kilgore Franklin Kittle Fred & Pat Konhaus Susan E. Kreh Mrs. Alice Lainhart Lucius Lamar Mr. Benjamin Lambiotte Ms. Marilyn R. Leung Richard S. Libby Robert & Linda Livingston Garret “Gerry” Lockwood Ms. Deborah Madden
Ms. Paula Margulis Mr. Christopher Mariles Mr. Kent D. McElhattan Mr. & Mrs. Willard L. McQuary Mr. & Mrs. Jared A. Meabon Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Meakem (Carolyn Soliday) Dr. & Mrs. Frank M. Mele Eileen Cody Miller Josh & Sue Moran Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Morgan Cathy & Tom Nosel Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Owens Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Palm Diana & Chris Patella Capt. Edward A. Pencek USN Ret. Roger & Susan Perry Joy A. Petersen Gloria C. Phares & Richard Dannay Dr. & Mrs. Robert Phillips Mr.* & Mrs. David Phillips Sue Pifer Ms. Barbara A. Porter Presbyterian Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Ramey Reckart Logistics Inc. The Rev. & Mrs. Edward R. Rich III/ The Rich Family Trust Mr. Frank M. Ridpath Maribeth Robenolt Mr. Howard Rubenstein Mr. Joe R. Ruddle* Mr. Mark T. Ruscello Mr. John R. Sanzari Steven S. Savage
Eugene W. Scherich Ms. Karen D. Scherling Mr. & Mrs. Deck Scott Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Shepler Ellen Mills Smith Sidney C. Smith Hannah Palmer Snyder Ray Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Stark R.G. Steffens Dr. Alan D. Stemple Charles & Sharon Symons Barbara W. Tedford Dr. Rosemary Thomas The Rev. & Mrs. Charles N. Thompson Mr. Cory A. Toth Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company William L. Turner Jr. Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, WV Mr. Eduardo A. Vazquez Lewis M. Walker III Keith C. Weese Mr. Kenneth J. Welsh Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Welshonce Mrs. Maureen Wilkens Mr. Ralph E. Wilmoth Jim* & Mandi Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mueller/ Wolfe Family Foundation Woman’s Club of Elkins Dr. & Mrs. Daniel M. (Susan) Woodworth
The Circle of Distinction The Circle of Distinction was created as a special charter membership designation of the revitalized 1904 Society. Enhanced communication and engagement between Davis & Elkins College and 1904 Society members represents revitalization of this recognition society. Alumni and friends listed below either renewed or initiated their support at the leadership level by making gifts of $1,000 or more between January 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. Anonymous (4 donors wish to remain anonymous) John C. Allen Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Crile Allen Mr. Michael Altman Mr. A. Bryant Applegate & Mrs. Lynn Marie Applegate Ann & Bob Baird Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Barber Mr. & Mrs. John D. Barker Ms. Jo Ann Barlow Mr. J. Adam Baumgardner Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bell
Diane L. Bennett Ms. Karen H. Berner Mr. & Mrs. James Bialek Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Biggs Steven Bohner Dr. & Mrs. W. W. Branch Jr. Mr. Andrew Brimmer & Mr. Thomas Molner Mr. Sean P. Bruce Mr. & Mrs. C. Gus Bruno Mr. John M. Buhl The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Patrick V. Castellano MD Ellen Catlin Mr. Bastien Catrin Central Presbyterian Church Ms. Sue Chikes Mr. Joseph S. Chosney Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Christ Edward T. Christian Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Domingo T. Chua Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Colussy Laura Constantine Mr. & Mrs. Wendell M. Cramer
Mr. David E. Cutlip & Ms. Patricia A. Mayes D&E College Aid Club D&E Student Assembly D&E Student Veterans Association Michael G. Dakes Karen Knowlton Daley & Edwin C. Daley Eric M. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Davis Mr. Glenn A. Davis Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkins, WV Honor Roll of Donors
| 35
Davis Trust Company/Davis Trust Financial Corporation Daywood Foundation Inc. Mr. John D. Demakos Mr. Michael L. Deneroff Mr. Benjamin Dishong Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Douglas Mr. & Mrs. D. Drake Dowler W. W. “Buck” Duncan Mr. Mark O. Edwards Electronic Specialty Company Elkins Branch AAUW Ms. Nancy Evans-Bennett & Mr. James L. Messersmith Dr. Kimberly M. Farry & Mr. Glenn R. Davis Harry W. Fenton & Ruth A. Fenton First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV FOSS Mr. & Mrs. Dean J. Fragale Robert B. Frazier Andy and Sandy Fry Lynne S. Garcia Ms. Jennifer Giovannitti Brian & Carolyn Cattrell Girvin Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giulio/ Apartment Services Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William D. Glenn Mr. Scott D. Goddard Mr. Barry A. Greene & Mr. Lawrence Sohner Capt. & Mrs. Robert T. Gregory Ms. Patricia A. Guercio Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Hardman II Col. Donald S. Harlacher USAF Ret./Harlacher Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of USAA Giving Hart Office Solutions Mr. & Mrs. T. Richard Harvey Mrs. Peggy Hays Mr. & Mrs. James A. Heaney Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hechenbleikner/ O H Rankin Foundation The Rev. Dr. Jean Humason Henderson Robert Hingel Hugh & Kathy Hitchcock Mr. & Mrs. W.P. Holloway Jr. Bob & Nancy Holmes Mrs. Sue Hoover Mrs. Valerie B. Howard Leonard & Lyla Howell Flora R. Hullstrung
The Hon. & Mrs. John A. Hutchison Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hutton/ BCT Construction Mr. & Mrs. Tharon L. Jack Dr. Andrew H. Johanson Jr. & Ms. Wendy Axelrod Dr. James B. Johnston/ SAGE Scholars Inc. Dr. & Mrs. William N. Johnston Richard & Sue Jones Grace & Bill* Jordan/Grace L. Jordan Living Trust Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Joss Mr. & Mrs. Donald Judy Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Kennedy II Mr. Kevin F. Kilgore The Rev. Dr. David A. Kirk Franklin Kittle Dr. & Mrs. Anthony A. Kossiakoff Susan E. Kreh Lucius Lamar Mr. Benjamin Lambiotte Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Lane Mr. & Mrs. Steve Larkin Dr. & Mrs. George M. Lauderbaugh William A. & JoAnn C. Leist/ Marie Leist Foundation Inc. Thomas Ling* Robert & Linda Livingston Garret “Gerry” Lockwood Ms. Melissa H. Luce Stewart S. Macsherry Ms. Deborah Madden Maier Foundation Inc. Ms. Paula Margulis Sherri & Cliff Marstiller Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. “Jack” Martin Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Mattice Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III St. Louis Community Foundation Bernard McDonough Foundation Inc. Mr. Kent D. McElhattan Mr. & Mrs. Willard L. McQuary Mr. & Mrs. Jared A. Meabon Mr. Craig W. Merriam Mr. Marc Milic/Milic Family Charitable Fund Eileen Cody Miller Mills Group Gerald Milnes Dr. A. Jean Minnick Josh & Sue Moran Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Morehead Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Morgan
36 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Ms. Phebe Novakovic & Mr. David H. Morrison Mr. & Mrs. William S. Moyer Ms. June B. Myles/Myles Family Foundation National Railroad Historical Society Dr. & Mrs. Wallace Neel Mrs. Joyce M. Nestor & Mr. Robert G. Nestor/ Builders Group Inc. Cathy & Tom Nosel Mr. & Mrs. William W. Nuttall III Dr. John Olivo Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Owens Sr./ RODO LLC Diana & Chris Patella Capt. Edward A. Pencek USN Ret. Roger & Susan Perry Joy A. Petersen Gloria C. Phares & Richard Dannay Dr. & Mrs. Robert Phillips Sue Pifer Ms. Barbara A. Porter Presbyterian Scholarship Fund Presbytery of West Virginia Prichard School Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Ramey Reckart Logistics Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Regan Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Reynolds The Rev. & Mrs. Edward R. Rich III/ The Rich Family Trust Mr. Frank M. Ridpath Maribeth Robenolt Mr. David S. Rogers/The Graymer Foundation Jack D. & Belle C.S. Rogers Mr. Mike Ross/Mike Ross Inc. Mr. Howard Rubenstein Mr. Mark T. Ruscello Mr. David A. Rutherford Mr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Rutherford Mr. John R. Sanzari Steven S. Savage Mrs. Lynne M. Schaefermeyer Eugene W. Scherich Ms. Karen D. Scherling Dr. Frank Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Deck Scott Dr. George W. Scott Dick & Arlene Seybolt Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Shepler Mr. Matthew K. Shiflett Ms. Beverly J. Smith Ellen Mills Smith Ms. MacKinzie D. Smith
Dr. & Mrs. Robert G. Smith Sidney C. Smith Snowshoe Foundation Inc. Hannah Palmer Snyder Ray Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Stark R.G. Steffens Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Mrs. Marcella Stevens Paul & Karen Stirrup Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Straw Bill Sudbrink & Kathy Howard Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Gary T. Swift & Suzy S. Swift Synod of the Trinity Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Tayler Barbara W. Tedford Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Terr Jr. Mr. & Mrs. L. Newton Thomas Jr. Dr. Rosemary Thomas The Rev. & Mrs. Charles N. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Timms Jr. Mr. Cory A. Toth Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company William L. Turner Jr. UPS Foundation Inc. USA Triathlon Foundation Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church Mr. Richard M. Varchetto* Mrs. Julia A. Varner Mr. Eduardo A. Vazquez Rev. Dr. Peter Vial & Tina Vial Mr. W. Quintus Wade Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Wamsley Mr. James M. Ward* Keith C. Weese Martha Gaines & Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation Mrs. Sharon Wehrle Mr.* & Mrs. Joseph M. Wells III Mr. Kenneth J. Welsh Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Welshonce Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Wilkens Mr. & Mrs. David E. Williams Mr. Ralph E. Wilmoth Jim* & Mandi Wilson Mr. James L. Wilson & Ms. Pamela Toler Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Windham GFWC Woman’s Club of Elkins Mr. & Mrs. Chris A. Wood
Gifts from Alumni and Extended Davis & Elkins College Family Davis & Elkins College is grateful to all who choose to share their good fortune with today's Senators. Gifts to the College empower today's leaders to invest in the programs, facilities and scholarships that make it possible for future generations to achieve their dreams of a college education.
Gifts from Alumni
Anonymous ’72 Anonymous ’78 Anonymous ’80 Anonymous ’80 Anonymous ’81 Anonymous ’91 Anonymous ’04 Robert H. Aaronson III ’63 Peter Abramov ’62 Charlotte McCammon Adams ’53 Mr. Bryant L. Agnew ’68 Mr. John Aldous ’08 Thomas W. Allen ’72 Dr. Walter J. Alvarez ’78* Mrs. Mary Willis Ambrose ’58 Michele Amendola ’84 William J. Amos ’58 Leighton Andersen ’60 Jean Whitehead Andersen ’60 Mr. Thomas A. Andersen ’64 Mr. Brian L. Anderson ’90 The Rev. James G. Anderson ’67 Marquita DeLorme Anderson ’67 Mrs. Tracy Cremeans Anderson ’91 Mrs. Megan Bruce Andrews ’08 Mr. A. Bryant Applegate ’77 Carol Rice Armentrout ’65 Ms. Lisa M. Armstrong ’89 Mr. Mark Armstrong ’76 Dr. Lewis L. Atkinson III ’71 Mr. Timothy B. Avanzato ’93 Mr. Robert D. Back ’59 Mrs. Susan Gore Back ’61 Ann Baird ’88 Bob Baird ’67 Mr. Rafal Baranski ’93 Mr. Mark S. Barber ’75 Agnes Thompson Barkley ’68 Mr. Leacroft Barnaby ’80 Eileen Knapp Basil ’49 Mr. J. Adam Baumgardner ’06 Robert F. Baylor ’03 Mr. Kenneth D. Beatty ’80 Mr. Robert N. Beckwith ’67 Ms. Mary E. Adams Beird ’99 Mrs. Laurada C. Keister Bender ’58 Joanne Person Bendy ’66 Richard Bendy ’65 Diane L. Winans Bennett ’65 Mr. Richard T. Berman ’75 Ms. Karen Harmeier Berner ’64 The Rev. Charles W Best ’69
Miss J. Patricia Bethany ’61 Mr. James Bialek ’74 Mr. Kenneth W. Bielemeier ’68 Mrs. Mary Anne Morgan Biggs ’69 Mr. Robert M. Bigney ’84 Mrs. Nora J. Goodell Bishop ’96 Mr. Nicholas B. Blanton ’80 Mr. David A. Blaszczak ’74 Fran Villee Blendermann ’54 Marty Blendermann ’54 R. Bruce Blight ’64 Ms. Grayson H. Blythe ’18 Steven Bohner ’89 Ms. Ashley T. Bowles ’15 Mrs. Holly McKittrick Boyle ’88 Mr. G. Marion Brady ’49 Liz Reed Branch ’61 Dawn Hughes Brandstrom ’81 Mr. Ryan P. Brennan ’83 Suzan McClelland Bright ’71 Mrs. Karen A. Brown LCSW ’84 Mrs. Martha L. Chase Brown ’72 Mr. Sean P. Bruce ’06 Mr. C. Gus Bruno ’71 Mrs. Carol J. Cliff Bruno ’71 Mrs. Virginia Howard Bryant ’68 Dave Buerger ’71 Diane Buerger ’71 Mr. Timothy S. Bugge ’12 Mr. John M. Buhl ’12 The Rev. L. Norman Butler ’58 Mr. Robert S. Caba ’82 Ms. Kathleen Campbell-Miles ’77 Tom Capetanos ’57 Paula Capriotti ’72 Mr. Steven L. Carpenter Jr. ’15 Donna Carr ’83 Mr. Andrew C. Carroll ’16 Frederick Carter ’95 Ellen Maclean Catlin ’65 Mr. Bastien Catrin ’14 James H. Caulfield ’71 Mr. Robert J. Certo ’93 Jo Anne Vaccaro Cerven ’78 Mr. Ralph Chapin ’66 Mr. Douglas K. Chappel ’83 Mr. Okey E. Chenoweth Jr. ’51 James C. Childs III ’76 Chum Chiochanyont ’71 Karen Freshour Chiochanyont ’71 Mr. Patrick E. Christ ’18 Edward T. Christian Jr. ’70 Dr. Norman Christiansen ’68
Mrs. Pamela J. Cihak ’86 Mrs. Michelle L. Antonini Clark ’91 Mrs. Marion Sensenich Clemans ’68 Judge Charles N. Clevert Jr. ’69 Mr. Alan R. Colussy ’64 Mrs. Susan E. Hillick Colussy ’67 Laura Constantine ’81 David Coombs ’71 Linda Schacht Coombs ’71 Ms. Heidi Corll ’09 Mrs. Judith A. Snatchko Cornman ’75 Ms. Teri R. O’Shea Corrao ’91 Mr. James C. Corts Sr. ’65 Mrs. Jennifer L. Cotton ’99 Mrs. Judith Meinen Cramer ’64 Mr. Wendell M. Cramer ’59 Peggy Rogers Crichton ’52 Mr. Harvey H. Cross Jr. ’71 Mrs. Susan Henninger Cross ’73 Polly Keppel Cushman ’73 Mr. David E. Cutlip ’77 Nancy Malone D’Oench ’58 Michael G. Dakes ’59 Karen Knowlton Daley ’70 Dr. Virginia Prichard Dansby ’69 Mr. Houston T. Darling ’14 Miss Nina E. Darling ’68 Mr. Cary F. Dashiff ’82 Conn Davis ’75 Debi Behm Davis ’76 Mr. Glenn A. Davis ’83 Mr. Morris C. Davis ’14 Ms. Casey J. Day ’12 Michele DeBerry ’88 Mr. Craig K. Deemer ’82 Mrs. Judith L. Forbes Deemer ’82 Dr. Mary Ann DeLuca ’80 Mr. John D. Demakos ’83 Mr. Mark A. DeMotto ’79 Mr. Michael L. Deneroff ’09 Ms. Peggy Harms Denton ’80 Mr. Donald T. Diefendorf ’68 Mrs. Rita Cuff Dieringer ’81 Mr. Stephen W. Dieringer ’80 Rebecca Hellems DiGiovanni ’49 Mr. Frank W. Disharoon Jr. ’70 Mr. James M. Dix Jr. ’82 Ms. Carolyn Black Dougall ’63 Mr. Peter H. Dougherty ’75 Mr. D. Drake Dowler ’69 Mrs. Jennifer J. Klasan Dowler ’72 Mr. Robert F. Doyle ’70 Ms. Jill Dusenberry ’85
Mrs. Dina Banda Dye ’83 Mr. Alexander A. Edwards ’88 Mrs. Kelly O’Donnell Edwards ’87 Mrs. Jane Chandler Elias ’62 Mr. Sheldon C. Elias ’60 Mr. Stephen E. Engle ’08 Mr. Craig M. Eppright ’73 Mr. David G. Erler ’91 Ms. Nancy Evans-Bennett ’66 Kathy Weston Eyster ’77 Christine Laird Fallon ’64 Carol Dapp Farringer ’70 Dr. Kimberly M. Farry ’85 Ms. Jeanne Greves Fee ’52 Ms. Barbara E. Fellenstein ’13 Harry W. Fenton ’81 Ruth A. Sorice Fenton ’80 Mr. Robert G. Fitting ’71 Mrs. Ada M. White FitzGerald ’55 Rev. Dr. Gilbert J. Fitzsimmons ’64* Mrs. Susan Hodgman Fitzsimmons ’64 Mr. Robert J. Fletcher IV ’63 Thomas Flinn ’68 Mr. Robert E. Fonorow ’71 Ms. Meghan N. Forbes ’13 Warner Forbes ’79 Gerald D. Foster PE ’64 Mrs. Larissa D. Fowler-Righman ’10 Mrs. Carolynn Chlada Foxwell ’00 Mrs. M. Deborah Payne Fragale ’81 Mr. John W. Frank ’95 James E. Fraser ’70 Mr. Robert B. Frazier ’76 Rev. John C. Free ’65 Mr. Harry L. Freed ’76 Dennis Fricke ’68 Cheryl Hamrick Fridley ’78 Mrs. Heather K. Ulrich Fritz ’91 Mr. James Z. Fritz ’89 Mr. Richard J. Frome ’68 Andy Fry ’69 Sandy Sweitzer Fry ’69 Mrs. Lisa D. Ferguson Gagliano ’88 Herbert G. Gaiss ’59 Mr. John L. Galbreath ’77 Mr. Sean P. Gallagher ’99 Mrs. Neva Paul Georgeson ’59 Mr. Robert Georgeson ’59 Mrs. Laura S. Lengowski Georgiadis ’94 Janet Hughes Gilbert ’68 Brian Girvin ’66 Carolyn Cattrell Girvin ’66 Honor Roll of Donors
| 37
Richard Glass ’74 Mrs. Karen Baldwin Glenn ’70 Mr. William D. Glenn ’69 Ruth Alden Herbert Gnagey ’59 Mr. Scott D. Goddard ’96 Mr. Jeremy A. Golston ’04 Dr. Bijan J. Goodarzi ’77 Patricia Wagner Gow ’73 Mr. John W. Grant ’71 Mr. Michael O. Grayson ’80 Mr. Barry A. Greene ’83 Dr. Gary L. Gregg II ’90 Mrs. Krysten D. Welke Gregg ’91 Capt. Robert T. Gregory ’59 Ms. Artemisa M. Gutierrez ’20 Dr. Roger P. Hailes ’63 Ms. Rebecca J. Hoffman Hammer ’79 Mr. Robert E. Hardin ’65 Joan B. Harding ’67 Col. Donald S. Harlacher USAF Ret. ’67 Mrs. Melissa R. Harlan ’04 The Rev. Dr. John E. Harris ’80 Kenneth Hart ’77 Mr. T. Richard Harvey ’78 Walter H. Hasbrouck MD ’50 Mrs. Catherine Brooks Hauck ’68 Don Hauck ’59 Elizabeth (Betsy) Hauck ’73 Carolyn Ekins Heasley ’65 Mr. Nils A. Heinke ’73 Mrs. Paula Hepler Heinke ’78 Arthur Heldman ’59 Betty Faulkner Heldman ’59 Bill Henderson ’73 The Rev. Dr. Jean Humason Henderson ’64 Nancy Rath Henderson ’73 Mr. Stuart Hendler ’57 Ms. Cheryl A. Matthews Hennessy ’88 Ted R. Henry ’81 Mr. Mark Hepler ’87 Mrs. Patricia A. Bennett Hepler ’85 Mrs. Judith R. Gallagher Herman ’75 Mr. Robert R. Herman Jr. ’76 Mr. Dana L. Herr ’79 David Hiester ’63 Madeleine Truesdell Hiester ’63 Mr. Michael R. Higgins ’69 James Hill ’68 (James) Stephen Hiner ’66 Nancy Dassdorf Hiner ’68 Robert Hingel ’63 Art S. Hirshey ’54 William R. Hitchner ’59 Mr. David S. Hoag ’81 Deborah Harker Hoeper ’67 Mrs. Virginia Smith Holborow ’52 Samuel Hollingsworth ’62
Mr. Douglas A. Homer ’93 Mrs. Cary Muldoon Hopwood ’64 Mr. Walter A. Hopwood ’66* The Rev. Janine Hardy Howard ’78 Mr. Andrew S. Howell ’11 Mrs. Evelyn J. Burky Howell ’86 Leonard Howell ’59 David Hoyt ’60 Nancy Drake Hoyt ’60 Mr. Jeremiah W. Hubbard ’96 Harold Hudspeth ’61 Capt. Gregory M. Huet USN Ret. ’81 Paul E. Hull Esq. ’78 Mrs. Kathryn Cordero Hultquist ’68 Mr. James R. Hummel ’04 Ms. Madalyn M. Humphrey ’17 Mr. Douglas A. Hurst ’86 Janice Kemp Hutchison ’70 The Hon. John A. Hutchison ’72 Mr. Philip S. Inglee ’59 Neil L. Irons ’58 Mrs. Judy K. Mewha Jack ’62 Mr. Tharon L. Jack ’61 Mr. Gerald F. Johanson ’67 Phoebe Hickman Johnkoski ’56 Mr. Lawrence P. Johnson ’69 Mrs. Annabel Williams Johnson ’70 Mrs. Stephanie Masters Johnson ’88 Ms. Elizabeth L. Johnston ’66 Ms. Donalda J. Jones ’72 Richard Jones ’68 Miss Spring R. Jones ’90 William L. Jones ’51 Bill Jordan ’58* Grace Lee Jordan ’56 Mike Judge ’74 Jean Good Kader ’70 Michael S. Kader ’69 Beverly A. Kaufman ’74 Linda Keller-Zierold ’69 Mr. J. Mark Kelly ’85 Lt. Col. John A. Kelly ’68 Mr. Joseph P. Kelly ’68 Linda Smith Kemple ’70 Dr. Ralph L. Kendall ’49 Mr. David C. Kerr ’78 Vince Kilduff ’89 Mr. Kevin F. Kilgore ’86 Joan H. Carr Kilpatrick ’60 Mr. David C. Kirby ’83 The Rev. Dr. David A. Kirk ’64 Franklin Kittle ’56 Ed Knoeppel ’56 Mr. Frederick W. Koch ’68 Fred Konhaus ’68 Pat Taggart Konhaus ’69 Ms. Lois C. Konkle ’81
38 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Dr. Anthony A. Kossiakoff ’68 Susan E. Kreh ’68 Mr. Jeffrey F. Krizan ’73 Mr. James E. Kron ’69 Mrs. Sandra N. Sauper Kron ’70 Bonnie Cook Krum ’70 Mr. Cyrus Kerr Kump ’74 Mr. Robert W. Kurtz ’68 Mrs. Susannah Boal Kurtz ’70 Mr. David R. Lacey ’86 Mrs. Alice Hart Lainhart ’69 Lucius Lamar ’62 Mr. Randy A. Lambert ’94 Mr. Raymond K. LaMora Jr. ’74 Mrs. Susan Beekman LaMora ’73 Mrs. Jean C. Jennings Lanham ’50 Mr. Mark E. Lanham ’14 Mrs. Virginia Stalnaker Larese ’58 Mrs. Amanda Chadwick Larkin ’06 Mrs. Deborah A. Larkin ’11 Mr. Joshua T. Larkin ’12 Dr. George M. Lauderbaugh ’67 Mrs. Susan Salisbury Lauderbaugh ’69 Randy L. Lear ’79 Charles R. Leary ’53 William A. Leist ’55 Mr. William J. Lentino ’60 Leann White Lesser ’83 Mr. Lee D. Levering ’58 Mr. Conway Li ’95 Richard S. Libby ’57 Mrs. Carol Wilson Lindner ’71 Mr. William R. Lindner II ’68 Thomas Ling ’61* John C. Little ’54 Mrs. Matthew R. Livingston ’94 Mr. Robert P. Livingston ’61 John Locke ’63 Stephen W. Locke ’63 Nancy Bohne Locke ’64 Garret “Gerry” Lockwood ’57 Ms. Karen Loughlin ’71 Sandra E. Lowe PhD ’68 Susan Byrd Lubert ’80 Anna Jean Daetwyler Lunde ’55 Norman Lunde ’53 Vicki Lunde Rodriguez ’78 Carole Leland Lutness ’67 Bruce A. Macbeth ’60 Stewart S. Macsherry ’66 John Maffucci ’54 Mr. David A. Magda ’20 Mr. Kerry P. Magee ’77 Mr. Jerry A. Marco Jr. ’90 Mrs. Paula D. Jones Marco ’86 Herbert Marshall ’60 Cliff Marstiller ’80 Mrs. Sherri E. Bennett Marstiller ’78
Mr. Brent D. Martin ’94 Leonard W. Martin ’61 Mr. Lonnie L. Martin ’02 Dr. Timothy C. Martin ’76 Mr. Philip R. Mascolo ’68 Mr. Lance D. Mauck ’95 Ms. Juliette Mays Rev. Pamela Wadding McCamant ’66 Ms. Katherine D. McClane ’13 John McConnel ’61 Martha Moats McConnell ’72 Dr. Jack McDonald ’60 Mr. Kent D. McElhattan ’70 Mr. Declan T. McGill ’15 Mrs. Haley C. Ware McGill ’17 Susan Bennett McGuire ’73 Martha Briegel McIlvaine ’66 Robert McIlvaine ’66 Dr. Curtis McKee ’65 Dr. Gail Hagerman McKee ’67 Mr. Scott K. McLean ’83 Mrs. Donna Decinque McMahon ’69 Karen Strasburg McNeal ’77 Sharon Jack McQuain ’61 Mrs. Mary Louise DuBose McQuary ’64 Mr. Willard L. McQuary ’62 Mr. Jared A. Meabon ’01 Mr. Collin H. Meadows ’16 Mrs. Carolyn Soliday Meakem ’58 Dr. Thomas Meakem ’56 Dr. Frank M. Mele ’58 Mrs. Karen Herpich Melling ’87 Mr. Craig W. Merriam ’77 Ms. Nicola J. Merriman ’17 Melanie Shetter Meyers ’91 Dr. Lewis N. Michaels ’64 Tom Michlovic ’70 Mrs. Wendy J. Buhrendorf Mickunas ’81 Mr. George F. Middleton ’62 Mr. John R. Midkiff ’84 Eileen Cody Miller ’64 Fred R. Miller ’56 Mrs. Joyce Blacka Miller ’60 Mr. Robert Miserentino ’57 Mrs. Candace M. Smith Mitchell ’85 Mr. Gregory F. Mitchell ’95 Kathleen M. Barndt Mitchell ’68 Mrs. Niquita Stone Mitchell ’01 Mr. Douglas L. Mohney ’89 Amanda Yeargan Monroe ’02 Margaret Fish Montgomery ’68 Mr. Michael W. Montgomery ’72 Mrs. Rachel E. Halperin Montgomery ’91 Ellen L. Moore ’70 Mr. John L. Moore ’07*
Rev. Chris E. Moore-Keish ’90 Mr. C. Carney Moran ’58 Josh Moran ’68 Mrs. Pauline Hermann Moran ’61 Sue Smith Moran ’69 Mrs. Barbara J. Skinner Morgan ’54 George Morgan ’61 Mr. H. Maxwell Morgan ’55 Mr. Leslie A. Morgan ’80 The Rev. Nicholas B. Morgan ’69 Mrs. Wendy Cunningham Morgan ’12 Mr. David H. Morrison ’79 Ms. Elizabeth S. Moscicki ’81 Mr. Richard E. Mower ’63 Miss Marjorie Mroz ’85 Mrs. Linda D. Singleton Mullenax ’82 Dr. H. Thomas Mullis ’65 Brig. Gen. Robert M. Murdock ’69 Mrs. Jennifer Liveright Murphy ’81 Mr. Timothy P. Murphy ’78 Mr. Robert J. Murphy III ’79 Mrs. June Toth Myers ’65 Steve Nafe ’70 Ms. Emily A. Nalls ’04 Mr. Raymond W. Naudain ’70 Charles H. Nauman ’62 Mr. Cliff J. Neese ’83 Mr. Lawrence A. Nesselrodt ’83 Mrs. Joyce M. Booth Nestor ’91 Mr. Robert G. Nestor ’96 Linda Hurst New ’65 Rowland New ’64 Mrs. Jinni Williams Newing ’90 Mr. John R. Newman ’85 Mr. Eric J. Nilsen ’82 Mrs. Susan E. Quick Nilsen ’83 Mr. Douglas C. Norman ’72 Ms. Ashlynn A. Nuckols ’09 Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell Nuttall ’71 Mr. William W. Nuttall III ’70 Mrs. Joan C. Nutting ’68 Mr. Roderick W. O’Savio ’80 Carol L. Obermann ’74 Mrs. Peace Ideozu Okoya ’80 Mrs. Lisbet T. Okun ’88 Dr. Peter T. Okun ’86 Dr. John Olivo Jr. ’74 Adam J. Ouellette Esq. ’93 Mrs. Deatria Washington Owens ’84 Mr. Reginald Owens Sr. ’83 Ms. Anne Brigham Pace ’84 Ms. Lauren P. Panell ’16 Mrs. Allison Forbes Parken ’68 Mr. John E. Parken Jr. ’68 Mrs. Jessica R. Beattie Parker ’00 Mr. Travis A. Parkinson ’06 Cristine Patrick ’05 Capt. Edward A. Pencek USN Ret. ’60
Stuart J. Penman ’70 Mrs. Betty H. Lyon Perry ’67 Dr. Duncan M. Perry ’69 Joy A. Petersen ’76 Mr. James D. Phillips ’57 Paul Phipps ’54 William Pilat ’61 Mrs. Gretchen Jester Pingley ’68 Mr. Norman Pingley ’67 Betty Chambliss Pitt ’66 Ms. Tajee A. Pledger ’17 Mr. Matthew P. Poland ’87 Mrs. Michelle L. Sullivan Poland ’88 Ms. Barbara A. Porter ’76 Frank J. Porter ’75 Mr. Charles H. Potter II ’68* Susan Kinsey Powell ’69 Chuck Preusch ’76 Mr. Jonathan C. Proc ’74 Mr. Nicolas P. Pronk ’86 Molly Legg Propst ’98 Mrs. Cynthia S. Reed Ramsay ’90 Mrs. Kathryn Dunbar. Ramsdell ’74 Mr. Jay Rector ’77 Mrs. Margaret L. Cox Rector ’50 Mrs. Norma Jean Townsend Rector-Triplett ’56 Rev. Janice L. Reed ’80 Mrs. Jessica Henderson Regan ’00 Mrs. Edith Buck Renner ’53 Mr. Eugene H. Renner ’52 Mrs. Mary Scudder Revell ’69 Mr. Thomas R. Revell ’69 Mrs. Ann Poling Rexrode ’64 The Rev. James M. Rice Jr. ’59 The Rev. Edward R. Rich III ’69 Mrs. Sherry Russell Rich ’69 Ms. Lorraine M. Ricigliano ’74 Mr. Frank M. Ridpath ’77 William Ringh ’58 Mr. James L. Rippey ’79 Maribeth Headley Robenolt ’82 Mr. David W. Robinson ’64 Debora S. Robinson ’79 Mr. William C. Roboski ’17 Mr. Gregory J. Rodgers ’90 Belle Spencer Rogers ’60 Mr. David S. Rogers ’78 Jack D. Rogers ’60 Kim Rokich ’86 Dr. Oreste R. Rondinella ’51 Mr. Mike Ross ’61 Mrs. Amelia C. Bosworth Rossi ’93 Ms. Grace E. Roy ’84 Dick Royster ’59 Kay Woodward Royster ’62 Mr. Howard Rubenstein ’56
Mr. Joe R. Ruddle ’59* Dr. Leonard W. Rudnick ’63 Mrs. Sandra-Jo Moore Rudnick ’63 Mr. Mark T. Ruscello ’06 Susan Russetti ’73 Antonio Rutigliano ’74 Ms. Robin Jo White Rybczynski ’86 Mr. Roger L. Sanders II ’66 Scott Sanders ’93 Donald Santamaria ’62 Maria Erhard Santamaria ’63 Mr. John R. Sanzari ’56 Dr. Barry I. Saul ’62 Mrs. Lorna Dale Savage ’63 Steven S. Savage ’72 Mrs. Lynne M. Snyder Schaefermeyer ’84 Mr. Donald J. Schafer Jr. ’92 Mr. Bradley J. Scheck ’92 Eugene W. Scherich ’83 Ms. Karen D. Kauffman Scherling ’67 Dr. Frank Schneider ’63 David G. Schoettinger ’71 Mary Patrick Schoettinger ’71 Mrs. Dona V. Collis Schumacher ’69 Mr. Tom C. Schumacher ’71 Dr. George W. Scott ’62 Col. Jason C. Seal USMC Ret. ’82 Mr. David H. Semendinger ’60 Mrs. Della Mae Pope Semendinger ’60* Dick Seybolt ’63 Mr. Thomas Shank ’74 Carmel L. Shearer ’82 Mr. Fred C. Shepler Jr. ’62 Karen Groves Sheppo ’71 Mr. Michael G. Sheppo ’69 Mrs. Adrienne M. Spencer Sherrill ’98 Mr. Matthew K. Shiflett ’96 Mr. Ronald A. Shipley ’73 Ms. Laura Weinert Sigurdsson ’84 Mr. Stefan O. Sigurdsson ’84 Ms. D. A. Silbert ’68 Dr. Jennifer D. Sisler ’07 Mr. Richard E. Sittler ’73 Mrs. Julia L. White Smail ’74 Mr. David M. Smart ’87 Ms. Betsie M. Smith ’12 Ellen Mills Smith ’69 George S. Smith Jr. ’63 Jan Smith ’66 Dr. Robert G. Smith ’65 Mrs. Sandra Wilfong Smith ’66 Sidney C. Smith ’55 Terry L. Smith ’60 Mr. Timothy H. Smith ’73 Mrs. Anita Norton Smyth ’69 Mr. William Smyth ’72
Hannah Palmer Snyder ’64 Ray Snyder ’69 Steven P. Sponaugle ’17 Mr. Joseph J. Stack ’06 Dorothy Steele Stacy ’52 Mr. Louis W. Stark ’76 Mr. James T. Steen ’85 Blaine Steensland ’72 Dr. Alan D. Stemple ’84 Ms. Robin C. Stillwater ’13 Mr. Paul S. Stirrup ’60 Mr. Charles A. Straw ’70 Ms. Sally Strohecker ’84 Bill Sudbrink ’59 Mrs. Larisa Draeger Swartz ’00 Gary T. Swift ’66 Charles Symons ’60 Mr. Jeff C. Tacina ’97 Mr. Alexander R. Taylor ’13 Mr. Matthew S. Taylor ’05 Leon Testas ’57 Mrs. Norma Wright Teta ’82 Don Teter ’73 Mr. Hunter M. Thomas ’18 Rev. Charles N. Thompson ’61 Mrs. Judith Newberry Thompson ’60 Karen Gordon Tillotson ’66 Mr. Mark A. Tomblyn ’79 Mrs. Sally Donaldson Tomlin ’68 Mr. Cory A. Toth ’06 Janet Slaugenhaupt Toth ’93 Mr. George R. Triplett ’56 Bill Tubbs ’60 Gail Lewis Tubbs ’60 Tim Turner ’87 William L. Turner Jr. ’72 Mr. Eduardo A. Vazquez ’59 Rebecca L. Hollowood Veltre ’75 Mark Vermette ’88 Mrs. Dale Ditmars Viernstein ’72 Rev. Karl Viernstein ’72 William Volz ’72 Mr. Jonathan G. Voorheis ’95 Mrs. Mindy M. Poole Voorheis ’96 Roger Waddill ’55 Ms. Jennifer L. Wadsworth ’00 Mr. Robert C. Wagner Jr. ’86 Mr. Edward J. Walk ’73 Lewis M. Walker III ’69 Mr. Kendall Walkes ’84 Mrs. Sylvia H. Vandersluijs Walkes ’84 Mrs. Dorothy Herring Wamsley ’61 Mr. Hans Wango ’73 Ms. Jacquette M. Ward ’80 Barbara Frank Warren ’63 John Warren ’60 Honor Roll of Donors
| 39
Mr. Jason Asbell Elizabeth Asbell Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC Elaine R. Axelrod PhD Mel Ballard Mrs. Judy Kay Bard Mr. & Mrs. John D. Barker Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Bayse Dr. & Mrs. Edward W. Beal Mr. David Beer Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bell Doug & Ellen Bennett Dr. Philip E. Berghausen Jr./ Berghausen Charitable Gift Account Mr. Willy Bernal Bethlehem Baptist Church, Spring House, PA Mr. & Mrs. James Bialek Dr. David & Janet Birch Jean J. Blalock Norma N. Blann BNY Mellon Ms. Catherine Bond Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bonnett Mr. Robert & Mrs. Elizabeth Bowers Dr. Mary S. Boyd & The Hon. John L. Henning Dr. & Mrs. Neil Brayton Ms. Donna Breault Terry Breault Bridgeport Presbyterian Church, Bridgeport, WV Ms. Olivia M. Brill Mr. & Mrs. Steve Brill Mr. Andrew Brimmer & Mr. Thomas Molner Ms. C. Nancy Noonan & Mr. Kent Bristol Gifts from Extended Kym Brock Mrs. Glenda Brown D&E Family Ms. Susan Bryan Anonymous (14 donors wish to Ms. Gena Buchwald remain anonymous) Mr. & Mrs. John E. Buhl Jr. AAA/GIRA The Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan Builders Group Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Burg Dr. & Mrs. Fouad H. Abdalla Mr. & Mrs. Jami Burnham Mr. & Ms. Trevor Allan Ms. Joan Butler Burton Mr. & Mrs. John Crile Allen Ms. Bonnie Calhoun-Ludtman Mr. Tycen Allen Ms. Melanie Campbell Jean M. Allen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Campbell Mr. Michael Altman Thomas L. Cannon Ms. Christie Alvey Ms. Elaine Capuzziello American Legion Post 29 John & Patricia Carney Charles Ammann Estate of Robert T. Carney Mary Frances Antolini Dr. Marshall Carper H-D Anume Mr. & Mrs. Gerald N. Carter Ms. Jessica Arellano Mr. Kurt Carty Ms. Sandy Arena Dr. Thomas Chadwick Gerry Armstrong Chestnut Hill Dental Ms. Scherry Armstrong Katherine McGlothlin Warren ’60 John Watring ’58 Keith C. Weese ’51 Ms. Rebecca Butcher Weese ’17 Mary M. Spivey Wehrle ’64 Harold A. Weigle ’67 Mr. Kenneth J. Welsh ’75 Mrs. Patricia A. Hennessy Welty ’83 Mr. John R. Wenzel ’74 Linda Charlton Wheeler ’69 Tom Wheeler ’69 Mr. Michael Whelan ’74 Ellen Graham White ’72 Mr. Tristan Wierbonski ’11 Mrs. Karen Cadwallader Wilkens ’94 Mr. Stephen M. Wilkens ’93 Mr. David E. Williams ’71 Mrs. Deborah A. Helsing Williams ’72 Mrs. Mary Helen Lafayette Williams ’66 Mrs. Karen L. Cost Wilmoth ’83 Mr. Ralph E. Wilmoth ’50 Ms. Cathy K. Wilson ’77 Mr. Ronald M. Wilt ’62 Mrs. Barbara L. Henderson Wise ’92 Ms. Debra Wolf ’79 Mr. Robert A. Wolf ’71 Mrs. Cheryl McClure Wood ’66 Robert Wood ’63 Dan Woodworth ’64 Sue Lloyd Woodworth ’65 Deborah Feather Wright ’79 Mr. Giles E. Wright ’68 W. A. Stewart Wright Jr. ’66 Kay Young ’99 John J. Zanardelli ’72
40 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
ChevronTexaco Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Christ Dr. & Mrs. Domingo T. Chua Citizens Bank of West Virginia Mr. & Mrs. Craig Clarit Ms. Amanda Clarke Mr. & Mrs. Allan N. Clower Mrs. Nancy Clower Mrs. Susan Connaughton Ms. Jane Corey Mr. Oric Cortez Mrs. Lora Cruz-Abruzzino & Mr. David Abruzzino D&J Investments Mr. Rudolph Daniels Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkins, WV Davis Trust Company/Davis Trust Financial Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Davis Daywood Foundation Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Dearnley Mr. & Mrs. Leo Dechant Mr. Gary Decker Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Deem Bryce DeGrood Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Ms. Jessie Diaz Ms. Kate Dickey Mr. Benjamin Dishong Dominion Foundation – Matching Gift Program Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Douglas Ms. Trudie Dozier The DuLac Family Mrs. Melissa Meyer & Mr. Edward Edgerton Ms. Julia Eichhorst Elkins Branch AAUW Energy Optimizers USA LLC Engleka Family ExxonMobil Matching Gift Programs Ms. Petra Fabritz Dr. Lori Fantry & Dr. George Fantry Ms. Ellen Farrell & Mr. Brian Butters Ms. Lisa Faust Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Fenderson Mr. & Mrs. Carl Finafrock Mr. Gary Finger First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV First Presbyterian Church, Fairmont, WV FirstEnergy Foundation FOSS Ms. Ashli Freed Fritz Family Charitable Fund Mr. Frank Frost Ms. Brittany Funk Dr. & Mrs. John T. Galloway Jr.
Lynne S. Garcia Ms. Barbara O. Garvey Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Gauvreau GE Foundation Mrs. Mary Geissinger Mrs. Anne S. Genther Dr. Alexandra W. Gerry Mr. & Mrs. Roger Gibson Ms. Jennifer Giovannitti Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giulio/ Apartment Services Inc. Ms. Meredith Gordy Chris Gow & Patricia Wagner Gow Mr. Cameron Grant Ms. Anne B. Gray Doris T. Greene Mr. & Mrs. Russell B. Greer Ms. Patricia A. Guercio Mr. & Mrs. C. Erik Gustafson Allan & Judy Guye Swanson Mrs. Barbara Halperin Mr. Christopher Hammer Mrs. Margaret Hammer Mr. & Mrs. Roger P. Hammond Ms. Carol Hansen Mr. Colin Harding Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Hardman II Harlacher Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of USAA Giving Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Harper Ms. Karen Harrah Ms. Diane Harris Janet L. Harris Hart Office Solutions Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hayes Mark, Caroline & Ginny Haynes Dr. Stephanie C. Haynes Mrs. Peggy Hays Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hechenbleikner/ O H Rankin Foundation Mr. Blake Henderson Barbara Burr Henriksen The Rev. Dr. Basil Hensley Mr. Morey L. Herman Ms. Darla Heyne Hugh & Kathy Hitchcock Dr. George S. Holborow & Mrs. Virginia S. Holborow Mr. & Mrs. W.P. Holloway Jr. Mr. Rick Holman Mr. & Mrs. David G. Holt Mr. & Mrs. M.M. Homan Mrs. Sue Hoover Ms. Martha Hopkins Mrs. Mary C. Howard & Mr. Michael P. Howard Mrs. Valerie B. Howard Donna & Harvey Huffman Flora R. Hullstrung
Ms. Sheena Hunter A. Ann Hutchison Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hutton/ BCT Construction Mr. & Mrs. Harold W. Hyatt Mr. David C. Hyer IBM Corporation – Matching Grants Program Ms. Christine Ingram Ms. Marie Jackson Ms. Jeanette Jackson-Jones Mr. Kirk Jacobsen Mr. Benjamin Jankowski & Ms. Kathryn A. Prinz Mr. Jacob A. Johanson Mr. Paul H. Johanson Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Johnson Dr. James B. Johnston/ SAGE Scholars Inc. Dr. & Mrs. William N. Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Stephen G. Jory Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Joss Mr. & Mrs. Donald Judy Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV Mr. Robert Kaunitz Barbara Keish Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Kennedy II/ Maggie & Bruce Kennedy Fund Mr. Cody Kern Dr. & Mrs. William E. King Richard & Elizabeth Knapp Dr. Crystal Krause Mrs. Herbert J. Kresser Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Meir Kryger Mr. & Mrs. Cyrus Kerr Kump Mr. & Mrs. Phil J. Kyle Marisol La Abuela Mr. & Mrs. Steve Larkin Ms. Judith Latta & Mr. Ray Feeney Mrs. Evelyn Lee Mr. & Mrs. Louis Lee Mr. Elmo Legg Marie Leist Foundation Inc. Mr. James W. Lilly Ms. Pamela Gogol & Mr. Larry Lint Mr. Michael Lowther Mr. & Mrs. Christopher LymanWaldron Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Lyons Michelle Mabry PhD Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Macchione Macy’s Foundation Ms. Deborah Madden Ms. Carol D. Mamlok Ms. Paula Margulis Ms. Rosann Mariappuram (2006 NYU Gotham students)
Mr. Christopher Mariles Mr. & Mrs. Brian Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie L. Martin Mason Dixon T’s John & Cathy Matherly Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Mattingly Mr. & Mrs. Laun Maurer Mr. & Mrs. Paul McCauley Estate of Scott McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Chad McCoy Ms. Christine McCranie Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III Ms. Estelle McGrew Ms. Cecelia G. McMichael Ms. Nancy Evans-Bennett & Mr. James L. Messersmith Mr. & Mrs. Ken Meyer Michaels Family Foundation of Virginia Inc. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Mid Atlantic Gin LLC Mill Creek Presbyterian Church Ms. Barbara D. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Mike Miller Mills Group Dr. A. Jean Minnick Mr. Rick Modesitt Ms. Maria Monroy Mr. & Mrs. Henry M. “Don” Moore Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Morehead Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Morgan P.J. Moss family & Victoria L. Moss Mr. & Mrs. William S. Moyer Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Mullen Ms. Sharon Murray & Mr. Robert Fett Dr. & Mrs. L. Gregory Myers John W. Myers Ms. June B. Myles/Myles Family Foundation National Christian Foundation National Management Corp. Nationwide Foundation P. M. Norton Ms. Louise Norwood Cathy & Tom Nosel Ms. Phebe Novakovic & Mr. David H. Morrison Mr. Ogden Nutting C. Lucille Obermann Mr. & Mrs. James E. Oliver Ms. Jordan Olson Ms. Nadine Orloff Katherine & Matt Osborne Ms. Alicia Monrroy & Mr. Alejandro Osorio Prennis Page Mr. Johnny Painter Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Palm
Mrs. Ruth H. Parsons Diana & Chris Patella Mr. & Mrs. Michael Patrick Ms. Katiuska Perez Jamel Perrin Roger & Susan Perry Mr. James Pettit Sr. Pfizer Foundation Gloria C. Phares & Richard Dannay Mr.* & Mrs. David Phillips Mr. Delbert Phillips Dr. & Mrs. Robert Phillips Phipps Family Trust PHS Class Of 1965 Sue Pifer Ms. Christine Pisarcik Ms. Pilar Castan Estivill & Mr. Ricard Pizarro Phil Pollack & Jeannie Pilant Estate of Charles H. Potter II Presbyterian Scholarship Fund Presbytery of West Virginia Prichard School Mr. & Mrs. Lanny A. Propst Mr. Jason Pyles R&L Investments Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Ramey Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Ramirez Reckart Logistics Inc. Jay & Deborah Rector Lisa & Rick Reed Mr. & Mrs. Peter Regan Cecilia Repair Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert F. Rexrode Jr. The Rich Family Trust Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Riggleman The Rev. Dr. Randolph T. Riggs Liz & Don Robbins Ms. Ann B. Roberts Dr. Dorothy F. Roberts Ms. Jean Roberts Ms. Cindy Rodawalt Dr. & Mrs. George C. Rodgers Jr. Mr. Noel Rodriguez & Ms. Vicki Lunde Rodriguez Mr. David S. Rogers/The Graymer Foundation Ms. Nicole Rose Mike Ross Inc. Dr. Sharmistha Roy & Mr. Shankar Roy Linda Rudy Ms. Eulalia Ruitort Mr. David A. Rutherford Mr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Rutherford Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Topal/ Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts Mr. & Mrs. J. Gregory Sarfino Mr. Michael Schoeppl
Ms. Dorothea Schulz-Trujillo Ms. Patricia Schumann Mr. & Mrs. Deck Scott Mark & Tracey Scott Karen Seel RN Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. Seidner Mr. & Mrs. Alan Selby Dick & Arlene Seybolt Mrs. Mary R. Shamble Ms. Jacqueline Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Shepler Donna P. Shields Trust Ms. Alison Shields Rev. & Mrs. Philip L. Sieck Ms. Jennifer Siegenthaler Dr. Dick Simpson Richard & Barbara Sindicich Chongo & Linda Skidmore Mrs. Evelyn Skinner Mrs. Mary V. Skinner SLW Foundation Inc. Smith Family Fund Ms. Beverly J. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Judson L. Smith Mrs. Lynn Smith & Mr. Timothy H. Smith Snowshoe Foundation Inc. Ms. Cathy Sobus Kaila St. Louis Mr. & Mrs. Ed Strauss Mr. & Mrs. Robert Strynar Bill Sudbrink & Kathy Howard Mrs. Carol Suder-Howes & Mr. Ed Howes Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Ms. Doris B. Sullivan Kelly Sullivan Ms. Susan B. Sullivan Mr. Duane Sunagel Mrs. Lorraine C. Swanton Synod of the Trinity Mr. Allan M. Syphers Sysco Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Tandarich Barbara W. Tedford Dr. & Mrs. J.D. Teodoro Mr. Arthur Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Thomas Mr. John C. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. L. Newton Thomas Jr. Dr. Rosemary Thomas Mr. William Thomas Edward J. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Timms Jr. Mr. Waltraud Tobin Mr. & Mrs. James J. Toner III Ms. Neide Torteli Mr. Nico Torteli Honor Roll of Donors
| 41
Mr. & Mrs. Jason-Lloyd Trader Mr. Matt Trainum Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company Mr. & Mrs. Patrick B. Troastle Mr. Luciano Trujillo BJ Underwood-Carder USA Triathlon Foundation Dr. & Mrs. James Van Gundy Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, WV Estate of Richard Varchetto* Verizon Foundation Rev. Dr. Peter Vial & Tina Vial Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna, VA Vietnam Veterans Of America Elkins Chapter 812 Ms. Doris Wagner Mr. & Mrs. George Wagoner Cecelia W. Wallace Ms. Mary Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Wamsley Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Wapinski Mrs. Sharon Wehrle The H. B. Wehrle Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Eric Weintraub Mr.* & Mrs. Joseph M. Wells III Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Welshonce Ms. Cassandra Wendall Zan C. White Versa Whittington Dr. Cassandra Bolyard Whyte & Mr. William R. Whyte Jr. Mrs. Maureen Wilkens Willis Towers Watson US LLC Ms. Jessica D. Wilmoth Jim* & Mandi Wilson The Rev. George B. Wirth & Mrs. Barbara Wirth Mrs. Threasia Witt Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mueller & The Wolfe Family Foundation GFWC Woman’s Club of Elkins Mr. & Mrs. Chris A. Wood Ms. Eulah J. Yokum Neil & Kay Young Mr. & Mrs. Phil Young Ms. Vanessa Zepeda Mr. & Mrs. Eric Zorn Mr. & Mrs. Jens Zorn
Gifts from Augusta Anonymous (6 donors wish to remain anonymous) Mr. Ralph Affinito Kelly Alba Mr. Steve Albertini Ms. Marilyn Baker
Donna & Harvey Huffman Ms. Deborah A. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. James L. Berry Big Timber Brewing Company LLC Mr. Daniel Birnbaum Ms. Heather Blackbird Ms. Margo Blevin Denton & Mr. David A. Denton Ms. Charlene Bloedorn The Blues Foundation Ms. Grayson H. Blythe Mr. William Borgida Ms. Carol E. Brand Mr. Jonathan L. Brandt/The Roxanne and Henry Brandt Foundation Mr. Jon M. Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Bryant Ms. Pamela Byrne & Mr. John E. Huerta Kim Capps and Greg Case Mr. Andrew C. Carroll Mrs. Kadra N. Casseday Ms. Melanie J. Chadwick ChevronTexaco Ms. Sue Chikes Ms. Cynthia A. Clark Mr. Brian Conaway Mr. Randolph Cowen Jodi & Mark Crable Mr. Tyler Crawford Jeff Dasher Ms. Jane DeLisa Ms. Carol Denney Ms. Kathleen Denton Mrs. Sandra DiBacco Ms. Lori DiBacco Mark & Marsha Doak Mr. David Doggett Mr. Neil Donovan & Ms. Ellen Shriver Jan Douglass Mr. & Mrs. Tom Druckenmiller Ms. Lauren Duh Ms. Rachel Eddy Mr. Lawrence Edmond Ms. Phyllis Elkind Ms. Bridget Esterhuizen Ms. Karen Collins & Mr. Frederick Feinstein Ms. Barbara E. Fellenstein Warner Forbes Mr. Ray Fought Mr. Joseph Gibson Google Inc. Rusty Goulas Mr. Stephen Gura Ms. Traci L. Hammond Mr. & Mrs. Robert O. Hardman II Ms. Rachel Hayes
42 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Dr. Stephanie C. Haynes Ms. Marly Hazen Ms. Rebecca Moore & Mr. Richard Hicks Mr. David Himrich Mr. Michael Hohn Mr. Stephen Hollis Ms. Shana Horrigan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Hudson IBM Corporation - Matching Grants Program Mr. Gary Internicola Ms. Martha Johnson Ms. Emily Johnson-Erday Dr. & Mrs. William E. King Mr. Daniel Korb Mr. Thomas Krueger Mr. Benjamin Lambiotte Mr. Derek G. Lane Ms. Marilyn R. Leung Mr. & Mrs. F.J. Lockman Mr. Jeffrey Loree Ms. Sarah Ott & Mr. Eugene N. Losey Susan Byrd Lubert Ms. Jo-Anne Lund Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Maiuri Mr. Richard Manson III Kelly Martin Mr. William Martin Mr. Edmund Mason Ms. Jillean McCommons Ms. Rebecca McCormack Ms. Karen E. McGrath Robert W. and Gladys S. Meserve Charitable Trust Pauline Milius Mr. Alan Miller Sr. & Ms. Martha McCourt Mr. Michael Miller Ms. Emily Miller MizLiz Gerald Milnes Ms. Lydia Milnes Ms. Valerie Mindel Mr. Alfred Minichiello Mr. Douglas Mitchell Mr. John L. Moore ‘07* Ms. Eugenia E. Moore Mr. Michael Morgan Mrs. Linda D. Mullenax Ms. June B. Myles National Endowment for the Arts Ms. Sheila Newman Ms. Chloris Noelke-Olson Ms. Kali Nowakowski Mr. Jack Osburn Ms. Barbara Otsuka Mr. Pedro Ottaviano Mr. David C. Parman
Robert Paulus Dr. Marc Leon Pessar Mr. William Peterson Mr. Walter Pinto Mr. Sheldon Posen Ms. Linda Prager PSEG Matching Gift Program Randolph County Commission Mr. Wade Rawlins & Ms. Judith Tillman Ashby L. Rice III Ms. Barbara A. Roach Mr. Ken Roberts Ms. Pamela Walker Roberts Mr. William C. Roboski Ms. Marjorie Moses & Dr. Robert A. Rose Ms. Kathi Rosen Ms. Judith Ross Ms. Judy Ross Mr. Mark Russell Mrs. Judith H. Savage & Mr. David J. Savage Mr. Brian E. Schentag Mr. Jeremy Schuhmann Mr. Joseph Seamons Mr. Peter Senkowski Dave & Lora Shepp Ms. Linda Silva Smakula Fretted Instruments Mrs. Judith B. Smith & Mr. Harry A. Smith III Ms. Rebecca L. Snead Ms. Connie Steadman Ms. Amy Sternhell Ms. Maxine Stitzer Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Stoneman Dr. & Mrs. R. Chris Stout Mr. & Mrs. Arthur K. Stuempfle Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Terr Jr. Ms. Sally Thomas Mr. & Mrs. David S. Tillman Ms. Christy Tribble Val Uccellani Dr. & Mrs. James Van Gundy DE Vitale Ms. Leigh Wallmeyer Mr. Josh Wanstreet Mr. Timothy Warren Mr. & Mrs. Art Waterman Ms. Margaret Watkins West Virginia Division of Culture & History West Virginia Humanities Council Mr. Norman Williams Mr. Werter Willis Mr. James L. Wilson & Ms. Pamela Toler Mr. James P. Woolsey Mr. & Mrs. Eric Zorn
Gifts In Honor and In Memory of Davis & Elkins College Alumni and Friends Many choose to honor or remember a friend or loved one with a gift to Davis & Elkins College. The College is pleased to recognize those who so thoughtfully made gifts of this nature as well as those who were honored or remembered by the gift.
In Honor of
Joyce Allen’s Birthday Ms. Joan Butler Burton Ms. Susan B. Sullivan Philip, Carol & Andy ’03 Carney John & Patricia Carney Helenjane W. “Rusty” Cougan ’52 Ms. Patricia A. Guercio D&E College Appalachian Ensemble Mr. & Mrs. Jens Zorn David DeNitto Mr. & Mrs. Steve Larkin Nancy Evans-Bennett ’66 Doug & Ellen Bennett Joe Filisko Anonymous M. Deborah Fragale ’81 Randy L. Lear/R&L Investments Kristyn Giulio Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giulio Apartment Services Inc. Krysten Welke Gregg ’91 Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Gregg II Dr. Julia Hartman R.G. Steffens Rebecca A.M. Hill ’11 Dr. Marc Leon Pessar Virginia Smith Holborow ’52 Dr. George S. Holborow The truly tireless work of Dr. Andrew H. Johanson Jr. Mr. Jacob A. Johanson Duncan Lint ’17 Ms. Pamela Gogol & Mr. Larry Lint Shauna Mason The Rev. Dr. Peter Vial & Tina Vial Emily Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jens Zorn John J. & Angelina M. Olivo Dr. John Olivo Jr. Ruth Parson’s Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Wamsley Dr. Gloria Marquette Payne ’43 Robert F. Baylor Mrs. Karen K. Brown LCSW Paula Capriotti Thomas Flinn Mr. & Mrs. James Z. Fritz/ Fritz Family Charitable Fund
Randy L. Lear/R&L Investments Rachel & Andy Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Murphy III Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Palm Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert F. Rexrode Jr. Ms. Robin Jo Rybczynski Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Wamsley Dr. Cassandra Bolyard Whyte & Mr. William R. Whyte Jr. Jim* & Mandi Wilson Dr. Gloria Payne’s 70 Years of Service to D&E Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Palm Rhetta Greer Doris T. Greene Fritz Peter The Rev. Dr. Peter Vial & Tina Vial Matthew Pollack Phil Pollack & Jeannie Pilant Hicel T. Roy ’59 Ms. Grace E. Roy Brian G. Sarfino Mr. & Mrs. J. Gregory Sarfino MacKinzie ’19, Melody & Marc-Alan Smith Anonymous (3 donors wish to remain anonymous) Mrs. Judy Kay Bard Dr. David & Janet Birch Dr. Mary S. Boyd & The Hon. John L. Henning Dr. & Mrs. W. W. Branch Jr. Dr. Marshall Carper Mr. & Mrs. Wendell M. Cramer Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. D. Drake Dowler Ms. Nancy Evans-Bennett & Mr. James L. Messersmith Harry W. Fenton & Ruth A. Fenton Allan & Judy Guye Swanson Melissa R. Harlan Mr. & Mrs. Phil J. Kyle Sherri & Cliff Marstiller Mr. & Mrs. James S. McDonnell III Gerald Milnes Mr. & Mrs. William W. Nuttall III Ms. Barbara A. Porter Kim Rokich Mr. David A. Rutherford Ms. Karen D. Scherling
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Shepler Michael & Karen Sheppo Mrs. Mary V. Skinner Paul & Karen Stirrup Mr. & Mrs. Ed Strauss Edward J. Thompson Tim & Phyllis Turner William L. Turner Jr. The Rev. Dr. Peter Vial & Tina Vial Neil & Kay Young William H. Sudbrink ’59 & Kathryn Howard Mrs. Mary C. Howard & Mr. Michael P. Howard Rosemary Thomas Mr. Delbert Phillips Laura Brekke Wagoner & Bryan Wagoner Mr. & Mrs. Christopher LymanWaldron Dottie Wamsley’s Birthday Mrs. Ruth H. Parsons Stephen M. Wilkens’ Birthday Ms. Nancy Evans-Bennett & Mr. James L. Messersmith Steven M. ’93 & Karen Cadwallader Wilkens ’94 Doug & Ellen Bennett Chris A. Wood The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley
In Memory of
Caroline Clower Allen Mr. & Mrs. Allan N. Clower Mrs. Nancy Clower Ms. Jennifer Siegenthaler Walter J. Alvarez ’78 Mr. Andrew Brimmer & Mr. Thomas Molner Ms. Gena Buchwald Ms. Christine Ingram Ms. Judith Latta & Mr. Ray Feeney Ms. Carol D. Mamlok Ms. Rosann Mariappuram (2006 NYU Gotham students) Mr. & Mrs. Laun Maurer P.J. Moss family & Victoria L. Moss Ms. Nadine Orloff Kelly Sullivan Willis Towers Watson US LLC
Gary L. Baer ’63 Robert Wood Robert G. Bender ’55 Mrs. Laurada C. Bender Nettie Blubaugh First Presbyterian Church, Fairmont, WV Ralph Booth ’49 Mr. Richard T. Berman Mr. Jeff C. Tacina Gene Boyer Anonymous William (Billy) Burky Mrs. Evelyn J. Howell Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Morgan Mr.* & Mrs. David Phillips Alma Crosier Campbell ’45 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Campbell Joseph E. Carroll ’69 Lewis M. Walker III John Cephas Mr. Richard Manson III Jan Pierson Chadwick Dr. & Mrs. William E. King Sara E. (Sally) Phillips Chase Linda Smith Kemple Christopher Clower Mr. & Mrs. Allan N. Clower Mrs. Nancy Clower Ms. Jennifer Siegenthaler The Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Elwood N. Clower Mr. & Mrs. Allan N. Clower Mrs. Nancy Clower Ms. Jennifer Siegenthaler Rebecca Clower Mr. & Mrs. Allan N. Clower Mrs. Nancy Clower Ms. Jennifer Siegenthaler James M. Cost Anonymous Constance Mallett Dougherty ’82 Carmel L. Shearer Robert E. Douglas Jr. ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Douglas Charles Dyer ’40 & Virginia Dyer ’42 Anonymous Richard D. “Dick” Earle ’51 Ms. Beverly J. Smith
Honor Roll of Donors
| 43
Ronald “Pete” Delbert Earle & Kathryn Cain Earle Ms. Beverly J. Smith Richard S. Edwards ’55 Mrs. Laurada C. Bender Barbara Donaruma Fincken ’63 Mr. & Mrs. Tharon L. Jack Donald & Maria Santamaria Frederick J. Fincken ’62 Mr. & Mrs. Tharon L. Jack Donald & Maria Santamaria Claire Deiss Fiorentino Mrs. Lorna A. Savage Joyce Matthews Fowler Mrs. Michelle L. Clark Michele DeBerry Melanie S. Meyers Ms. Betsie M. Smith Janet Slaugenhaupt Toth Mrs. Barbara L. Wise John P. Garcia ’59 Lynne S. Garcia Laury Gauvreau Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Gauvreau John A. Geissinger ’51 Mrs. Mary Geissinger Robert A. Genther ’59 Mrs. Anne S. Genther Robert & Betty Gow Ms. Carol Denney Michael J. Halad ’88 Rachel & Andy Montgomery Jerome A. Halperin Mrs. Barbara Halperin Rachel & Andy Montgomery Rolf T. Hammer ’59 Mrs. Margaret Hammer Harry Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Regan Edward J. Henriksen ’57 Barbara Burr Henriksen Mabel Herring Mrs. Ruth H. Parsons Edward N. (Eddie) Hinzman II Mr. & Mrs. James Weese Rev. Robert M. Hoag Mr. David S. Hoag Sam Hoover ’30 Mrs. Sue Hoover JC & Kelly Howard-Sudbrink Bill Sudbrink & Kathy Howard Mac & Jenny C. HowardSudbrink Bill Sudbrink & Kathy Howard Russell D. Isner Jr. ’47 Mr. & Mrs. John Crile Allen George W. Jordon Eugene W. Scherich
Carol Judy Mr. & Mrs. Donald Judy Dr. Nelson Knaggs ’29 Berghausen Charitable Gift Account Dr. Philip E. Berghausen Jr. Charles “Chuck” & Rona Kole Bill Sudbrink & Kathy Howard Frank B. & Ruth B. Konhaus Fred & Pat Konhaus Ralph Kortyna ’55 Mr. Ogden Nutting John W. Lainhart IV ’69 Mrs. Alice Lainhart Samuel E. Lanham 48 Mrs. Jean C. Lanham Maureen Lawless ’99 Ms. Mary E. Beird Mrs. Jennifer L. Cotton Mrs. Carolynn C. Foxwell Mrs. Jessica R. Parker Sysco Dorothy J. Garner Ling ’62 Thomas Ling* Ann Maxwell Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. John Crile Allen Freeman “Pappy Duke” McDaniel Robert Wood Edward M. McFarlane Mr. Frank M. Ridpath Michael J. McQuillen ’89 Mrs. Nora J. Bishop Mrs. Laura S. Georgiadis Peter Milius Pauline Milius Mary Catherine Miller Fred R. Miller – Class of 1956 Alana Wilfong Minear Ms. C. Nancy Noonan & Mr. Kent Bristol Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Martin Ms. Louise Norwood PHS Class Of 1965 Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Wilmoth Daniel F. Moats ’75 Martha Moats McConnell Helen L. Moats Martha Moats McConnell Paul Moats Martha Moats McConnell Austen Moore Anonymous (2 donors wish to remain anonymous) Mr. & Mrs. John Crile Allen Mrs. Karen K. Brown LCSW Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. DeMotto
44 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
Allan & Judy Guye Swanson Ms. Rebecca J. Hammer Hugh & Kathy Hitchcock Randy L. Lear/R&L Investments Herbert Marshall ’60 Mrs. Wendy J. Mickunas Rachel & Andy Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Morgan Mrs. Joyce M. Nestor & Mr. Robert G. Nestor Cathy & Tom Nosel Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert F. Rexrode Jr. Maribeth Robenolt Ms. Robin Jo Rybczynski Mr. & Mrs. Scott Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Shepler Mrs. Mary V. Skinner Mr. William Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Tomblyn Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Wamsley Dr. Cassandra Bolyard Whyte & Mr. William R. Whyte Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Wilmoth Ms. Eulah J. Yokum Mary Margaret Carroll Woodward Morrison ’44 Steve Nafe Paul Mullins Allan & Judy Guye Swanson Louise Stroud Murray Ms. Sharon Murray & Mr. Robert Fett Kevin Nestor ’97 Builders Group Inc. Mrs. Joyce M. Nestor & Mr. Robert G. Nestor Joe Newberry Ms. Kali Nowakowski Terry Newman Ms. Sheila Newman Gary W. North ’60 Anonymous Mary E. “Mickey” Owens ’74 Mr. John R. Wenzel Robert A. Pfrangle Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Campbell Luella Phares Gloria C. Phares & Richard Dannay David Phillips Mrs. Evelyn J. Howell Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Morgan Dr. William E. Phipps Mrs. Mary Willis Ambrose Elaine R. Axelrod PhD Charlie Best Bethlehem Baptist Church, Spring House, PA
Dr. & Mrs. W. W. Branch Jr. Chestnut Hill Dental Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Dearnley Dr. Kimberly M. Farry & Mr. Glenn R. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Fenderson Mr. Gary Finger Ruth Alden Herbert Gnagey Allan & Judy Guye Swanson The Rev. Dr. John E. Harris The Rev. Dr. Jean Humason Henderson Mr. & Mrs. David G. Holt Mr. & Mrs. Harold W. Hyatt Mr. David C. Hyer Mr. Gerald F. Johanson Mr. Jacob A. Johanson Mr. Paul H. Johanson Barbara Keish Mr. David C. Kerr The Rev. Dr. David A. Kirk Fred & Pat Konhaus Dr. & Mrs. Meir Kryger Robert & Linda Livingston Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Macchione Rev. Pamela McCamant Martha & Robert McIlvaine Ms. Cecelia G. McMichael Mrs. Joyce H. Miller Rev. Chris Moore-Keish The Rev. Nicholas B. Morgan Mr. Richard E. Mower Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Mullen Rowland & Linda New Dr. & Mrs. Peter T. Okun Dr. Dorothy F. Roberts Mr. Joe R. Ruddle* Dr. Barry I. Saul Mr. & Mrs. Tom C. Schumacher Ms. Patricia Schumann Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. Seidner Della Mae (Pope)* & David Semendinger Mr. Thomas Shank Mrs. Julia L. Smail Kaila St. Louis Mr. Allan M. Syphers Barbara W. Tedford Gail (Lewis) & Bill Tubbs Rev. Karl & Mrs. Dale Viernstein Stanley Pickens Mr. & Mrs. John Crile Allen
Charles H. Potter II ’68 Anonymous Mr. Robert N. Beckwith Mr. Kenneth W. Bielemeier Suzan McClelland Bright Mrs. Virginia Bryant Edward T. Christian Jr. Michael G. Dakes Miss Nina E. Darling Ms. Nancy Evans-Bennett & Mr. James L. Messersmith Thomas Flinn Dennis Fricke Mr. Richard J. Frome Janet Hughes Gilbert Mr. Michael R. Higgins James Hill ’68 Mrs. Kathy Cordero Hultquist Mr. Lawrence P. Johnson Lt. Col. John A. Kelly Mr. Joseph P. Kelly Mr. Frederick W. Koch Susan E. Kreh Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Kurtz Dr. & Mrs. George M. Lauderbaugh Ms. Karen Loughlin Kathleen M. (Barndt) Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Norman Pingley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Revell Ms. Robin Jo Rybczynski Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Sander II Ms. Karen D. Scherling Dave & Mary (Patrick) Schoettinger Ms. D. A. Silbert Jan & Cindy Smith Ray Snyder ’69 Mr. Joseph J. Stack Lewis M. Walker III Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Wilmoth Edward C. Purinton ’69 Mr. & Mrs. James E. Kron Ann Rabson The Blues Foundation Ms. Martha Johnson Harold N. Repair ’50 Cecilia Repair Cheryl Dunn Riggs ’67 The Rev. Dr. Randolph T. Riggs William S. “Bill” Robbins ’56 Ms. Deborah Madden Liz & Don Robbins
Sherman S. Robinson ’53 Norman & Anna Jean Daetwyler Lunde George C. Rodgers ’29 Dr. & Mrs. George C. Rodgers Jr. Dr. Ronald A. Rollins ’57 Birthday Dr. Dick Simpson Dr. Thomas R. Ross David & Madeleine Hiester ’63 Dr. & Mrs. William N. Johnston Margaret Ruppersburg Anonymous Henry A. Rutherford Jr. ’31 Mr. David A. Rutherford Mr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Rutherford Joan P. Rutherford Mr. David A. Rutherford Minnie & Isaac Sabel The Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Morehead Irl C. Schoonover ’30 Mrs. Sue Hoover Chrys & Bob Shepherd Anonymous Jennings R. “Jim” Skinner ’63 Mrs. Evelyn Skinner Mariwyn Smith Arthur & Betty Heldman Richard Smith Mr. Brian E. Schentag Ann Stanley Snyder ’69 Ellen Mills Smith Phyllis Stemple Dr. Alan D. Stemple H. Arthur Stroud Jr. Ms. Sharon Murray & Mr. Robert Fett James W. Swanton Mrs. Lorraine C. Swanton John and Barbara Taggart Fred & Pat Konhaus Dr. S. Benton Talbot Allan & Judy Guye Swanson Walter H. Hasbrouck MD Dr. Ralph L. Kendall Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Meakem (Carolyn Soliday) Richard Howe (Dick) Talbott Jr. Engleka Family Allan & Judy Guye Swanson Sidney H. Tedford Miss J. Patricia Bethany Dr. & Mrs. W. W. Branch Jr. Ralph Chapin Dr. Virginia Prichard Dansby Mr. & Mrs. D. Drake Dowler
David & Madeleine Hiester ’63 Ms. Martha Hopkins Fred & Pat Konhaus Bonnie Cook Krum ’70 Betty & Henry Pitt Ellen Mills Smith Barbara W. Tedford Barbara Frank Warren Dr. William L. Tolstead Robert Wood Richard M. Varchetto ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Morgan Ellen Mills Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Wilmoth Shelly Ware Sherri & Cliff Marstiller Henry B. Wehrle SLW Foundation Inc. Mr. John C. Thomas Joseph M. Wells III Mr. & Mrs. John Crile Allen James R. Welshonce Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Ramey Howard H. Wolfe ’36 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mueller & The Wolfe Family Foundation
Honor Roll of Donors
| 45
Heritage Society The Heritage Society recognizes all who have provided for a future gift to Davis & Elkins College, whether by establishing a life income gift, by naming the College as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement fund, or by establishing a bequest. There is no more profound way to express loyalty and commitment to the College than by including the College in one’s charitable gift planning. The following individuals have informed the College that they have made such a commitment. Anonymous (2 members wish to remain anonymous) Mr. A. Bryant Applegate & Mrs. Lynn Marie Applegate Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Back Alice Fisher Bampton Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Barber Ms. Jo Ann Barlow Dr. Clemens L. Bartollas Capt. Gary J. Benson Ms. Karen H. Berner Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs & Mr. Joseph Biggs Ms. Margo Blevin Denton Mr. & Mrs. Ryan P. Brennan Mr. & Mrs. George J. Buschman Gary & Diane Clay Dr. Helenjane “Rusty” W. Cougan Ms. Kathy A. Crouse Mr. David E. Cutlip & Ms. Patricia A. Mayes Ms. Carolyn Black Dougall Pete & Jan Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Douglas Mrs. Tanya K. Easton Mr. & Mrs. H. Flint Engleman II Mr. Antony E. Fiorentino Thomas Flinn
Andy and Sandy Fry Mr. Sidney Gillispie Dr. Margaret P. Goddin* & Mr. W. L. Goddin Ms. Patricia A. Guercio Mr. John H. Harling & Mrs. Lee Ann Harling Mrs. Peggy Hays Mr. & Mrs. James A. Heaney Jr. The Rev. Dr. Jean Humason Henderson (James) Stephen Hiner & Nancy Dassdorf Hiner Mrs. Ruth E. Hinkle Julia Holmaas Mrs. Sue Hoover Mr. James R. Howley Rev. & Mrs. Richard L. Huggins Mr. Philip S. Inglee Neil L. Irons Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Janis Dr. Andrew H. Johanson Jr. & Ms. Wendy Axelrod Dr. William W. Joness Anne Hall Kitchen Mrs. William A. Knowlton Susan E. Kreh Ms. Melissa H. Luce
Respess Wills Estate to Fund Scholarship Endowment The love alumna Carolyn Respess ’43 had for Davis & Elkins College will be carried on for generations with additional funding to the Robert C. and Carolyn C. Respess Scholarship endowment. A native of Elkins, Respess passed away on July 1, 2019, at age 97 and gifted through her estate just under $900,000 to the College to support the endowment. “I was honored to visit with Carolyn in 2018 and hear firsthand of her love for Davis & Elkins College,” said D&E President Chris A. Wood. “As one of our oldest living alumni, she
Vicki Lunde Rodriquez & Noel Rodriguez Stewart S. Macsherry Dr. Thomas J. “Jack” Martin & Mrs. Helen L. Martin Franklin P. Marzullo III Drs. Curtis & Gail McKee Mrs. Margaret Meadows Dr. A. Jean Minnick Mr. Robert Miserentino Ms. Fran Molsky Josh & Sue Moran The Rev. Victoria L. Moss Mr. John S. Moyer Mr. & Mrs. William S. Moyer Mrs. Laurie Murray Mrs. Joyce M. Nestor & Mr. Robert G. Nestor P. M. Norton Mrs. Avolene Nubel Mrs. Ann Nugent Mr. & Mrs. William W. Nuttall III George Pappas MD Mrs. Mabel Vanscoy Phares Dr. Henry P. Porter Jr. Mr. Rowland B. Powell Mr. James D. Queener
remembered vividly the impact her college years had upon her life. She wanted to make sure that generations of Randolph County students are able to follow in her footsteps on the hallowed grounds of this College. The legacy of Carolyn and Bob is secure with each Respess Scholar at D&E.”
In 2001, Respess established the endowed Robert C. Respess Memorial Scholarship in honor of her late husband. The name of the scholarship was amended in 2012 to the current Robert C. and Carolyn C. Respess
The Rev. James M. Rice Jr. Mr. Daniel B. Richards Dr. Dorothy F. Roberts T.R. & Vidia Ross Dr. & Mrs. Leonard W. Rudnick Mr. David A. Rutherford Frank Scarfo Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Schoonover David Semendinger Mr. & Mrs. William Smyth Mr. Ray A. Snyder Dale C. Stahle “Skip” & Julie Noble Stahle R.G. Steffens Bill Sudbrink & Kathy Howard Mrs. Barbara Tafuni Barbara W. Tedford Mr. J. David Thomas The Rev. & Mrs. Charles N. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Timms Jr. William L. Turner Jr. Peter Ullman Mr. James D. Wells SPHR IRMA-CP Ms. Heidi Wettlaufer Mrs. Vi Whiting
Scholarship. The need-based scholarship is open to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and preference is given to residents of Randolph County. Since it was established, 19 scholarships in varying amounts have been awarded. Respess earned a degree in English from D&E in 1943. She married Robert Respess in 1947 at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. He enrolled at D&E and received his degree in business in 1950. The couple later moved to Baltimore, Maryland. An artist who created oil paintings and wood carvings, Carolyn Respess is also the author of “Beverly, West Virginia – A pictorial History from 1753 to 1908.”
As found throughout this report, an * indicates that the person is deceased. Every effort has been made to present a clear and accurate report of those who have given of themselves to the betterment of the College. Occasionally, however, mistakes and omissions occur. If you have any questions regarding this Honor Roll of Donors, please feel free to contact us so that we may correct our records. The gifts contained in this report reflect contributions that were made to the College between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. You may direct your questions or concerns to Cathy Nosel, Senior Director of Institutional Advancement, 100 Campus Dr., Elkins, WV 26241, noselc@dewv.edu, (304) 637-1339.
46 | DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE Forward
REMEMBERING
T
he individuals listed below include members of the D&E family whose passing we have learned about within the last several months. We remember them here on behalf of all alumni and friends of Davis & Elkins College.
ALUMNI 1939 1939 1948 1948 1950 1950 1950 1951 1951 1951 1951 1952 1952 1952 1953 1953 1955 1955 1955 1956 1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1969 1969 1971
Mary F. Ketterman Davis, Jan. 12, 2018 Pauline Ruddle Harman, Sept. 4, 2019 Dorothy A. Heck Kerns, July 24, 2019 John B. Leary, April 14, 2019 Gene B. Gladwell, June 30, 2019 Margaret Ann Purdum Goddin, Aug. 21, 2019 William K. “Bill” Moore, June 6, 2019 Kenneth E. Carder, Oct. 27, 2019 Charles E. Plemons, June 14, 2019 Catherine Adams Starcher, June 24, 2019 Naomi P. Minor Welch, Sept. 6, 2018 Emmett L. Lambert, Sept. 17, 2019 Itis W. Lantz Nelson, Dec. 15, 2013 Christine Kesling Shumway, Sept. 19, 2019 Geraldine C. Stump, Aug. 17, 2008 Rita L. Kyle Thomas, May 7, 2019 Clarence “Bing” Crosby, Oct. 11, 2019 Charles H. “Charlie” Lindner, May 10, 2017 Betty F. “Cindy” Polhemus Steakley, Sept. 1, 2019 Mary Anne Droppleman Biernbaum, Aug. 8, 2019 Barbara E. Brown Hart, Aug. 28, 2019 Thomas R. Eidell Sr., July 13, 2019 Carl J. “Jay” Johnson, April 26, 2018 Paul R. Foster, May 21, 2019 Della Mae Pope Semendinger, June 13, 2019 David W. “Beef ” Ferreby, June 27, 2019 Thomas Y. Ling, Sept. 5, 2019 Ruthann Hallett Normann, Sept. 19, 2019 Martha “Mardi” Quick Cardot, Aug. 5, 2019 Terry W. Mulford, Oct. 2, 2018 Gilbert J. “Gil” Fitzsimmons, Oct. 6, 2019 Sandra McGee Powers, date unknown Barbara J. Bowen McConnell, Sept. 1, 2019 Michael H. Carman, July 15, 2019 G. Burke Kimber, Aug. 22, 2016 James W. Semler, Oct. 31, 2019 Thomas R. “Fuzzy” Martin, Oct. 2019
1971 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978 1980 1981 1983 1983 1983 1984 1984 1988 1992 1994 1996 2006 2007
Sandra Hanna Wright, Jan. 27, 2018 James N. Steelman, Oct. 30, 2018 David P. Falconer, Sept. 17, 2019 Steven A. Simmons, June 4, 2019 Joseph B. Johnson, May 30, 2019 Patricia B. Sturm, Aug. 3, 2019 Karma Sue Ventress Pingley, July 2, 2019 Marvella “Mickey” Graybill Avery, Oct. 26, 2019 Bernard B. “B.B” Bosworth, July 25, 2019 Cathy “Jody” Streets, Aug. 9, 2019 Roberta R. Shelby Whitehill, April 29, 2004 Michael “Dab” Dabney, Aug. 31, 2019 Richard E. Fisher, Aug. 25, 2019 LaDonna D. Hoffman, Sept. 21, 2019 Marissa B. Abramovic, Oct. 15, 2015 Jay C. Gibson, Aug. 10, 2019 Cynthia D. “Cindy” Reel, Oct. 11, 2019 Sherry E. Weasenforth Howell, June 21, 2019 John L. Moore, July 19, 2019
FRIENDS & FAMILY Cassia F. Collins, Aug. 20, 2019 Former student Marjorie S. “Marj” Allen Faris, Nov. 5, 2019 Friend of the College and daughter of D&E President David K. Allen 1954-1964 Freda B. Wamsley Hayhurst, July 31, 2019 Former student Rutherford R. “Sam” Houston, May 4, 2019 Former student Jason D. Kilby, June 7, 2019 Former student Vallie A. White Curtis Davis, May 27, 2019 Former employee David Phillips, May 9, 2019 Friend of the College Richard M. Renfro, May 13, 2019 Former Professor of Music, 1949 - 1950 Jean Curtin Stults, Oct. 25, 2015 Friend of the College Jessie Marie Sutton Summerfield, Oct. 26, 2019 Former student Naomi Ruth Harrold, June 28, 2019 Former employee
DR. MARGARET PURDUM GODDIN ’50 Former Professor, and Vice President and Dean of the Faculty
Dr. Margaret Purdum Goddin, an alumna and 32-year employee who served the College as an educator and administrator, died Wednesday, August 21 at Colonial Place in Elkins. She was 91. Goddin began her service with the College in August 1964, serving as professor in English and education, and also directed the Honors Program. In addition to her professorship, Goddin served as vice president and dean of the faculty from 1975 through 1980. She retired in August 1996 and was awarded the status of Professor of English and Education Emerita. Goddin earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Davis & Elkins College in 1950, and a Master of Arts and Ed.D. from West Virginia University.
S. CARL HOUSE
Former Dining Services Employee S. Carl House, known as “the baker” for Davis & Elkins College, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, in the United Hospital Center at age 87. House was employed in Dining Services for 45 years prior to his retirement in 2007. A veteran of the United States Army, House is the father of Steve House and father-in-law of Rocky Simmons, both employed by National Management at the College.
HAROLD WARE
Former Maintenance Employee Harold Lee “Peanut” Ware Sr., a former longtime employee in the Maintenance Department, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at his home in Mill Creek at age 81. Ware began his service with the College in July 1981, working for 19 years in the Maintenance Department before retiring. He was a very talented and skilled carpenter, constructing many of the office desks, and computer and shelving units still being used. Ware was a Veteran of the United States Army.
To include the passing of alumni, friend of the College or former employee in the next edition of Forward, please call Director of Alumni Engagement and Support Wendy Morgan at (304) 637-1341 or email her at morganw@dewv.edu. Remembering
| 47
100 Campus Drive Elkins, WV 26241 1.304.637.1900 Connect with D&E
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Pittsburgh, PA Permit No 2096