Class Notes By Gayle Dobbs
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Christy (Simcox ’93) Dooley, of Charlotte, NC, was on campus for a visit and spent time catching up with former history professor Dr. Frank Murray. She has begun the process toward her Masters program at UNCC (library science). She and husband Ryan have three children: Christian (9), and the twins Payton (6) and Logan (6).
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Marty Hutchins ’88, of Gastonia, NC, painted “hometown heroes” to honor six of his church members who served in the U.S. military during World War II and the Korean War. Their family members submitted photos of the veterans, which Hutchins integrated into his creative work. He was inspired by these noble men and sought a way to recognize veterans from his church community. As an Art teacher at Highland School of Technology, the idea of honoring those who protected the freedoms of our hometowns and around the world through the strokes of his paintbrush came naturally to Hutchins. After an unveiling ceremony with the families and church members of the soldiers (one of whom is still living), the painting hangs prominently in the church parlor. Hutchins hopes this painting will be the first in a series to recognize homegrown heroes for their service, noting that one canvas isn’t enough to do justice to these men.
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Father Richard Sutter, L.C., an alumnus of the Class of ’91, was ordained to the priesthood in December 2009. Because of the influence Belmont Abbey College had on his religious vocation, Father Richard asked to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Abbey and was the principal celebrant at the Conventual Mass in the basilica. There was an informal reception for Father Richard in the Lowry Alumni House following Mass.
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Michael Donahue ’92, of Hickory, NC, graduated from the Hickory Fire Department rookie school on November 18, 2009.
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The Magazine of Belmont Abbey College
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Reena Khubchandani ’93, of Hong Kong, along with her husband and three children were in the states visiting family in the Charlotte area. Reena hosted a lovely lunch at a local restaurant in celebration of her youngest son’s first birthday. Many close friends and Abbey alumni were present, including Lucy (Khubchandani ’93) Nizinski and husband Eric; Bob Healy ’68 and Bernice; Diane (Witkowski ’84) Sullivan; Fr. Kieran Neilson ’54; Stanley Dudko ’60, Jasia Dudko ’63 and BAC staff Peggy McGlohon and Gayle Dobbs.
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Jay Sargeant ’93 of Charlotte, NC spearheaded a reunion for the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon who attended the Abbey from 1989-1994. Approximately 15 brothers and their families were in attendance on a beautiful afternoon on the Abbey campus. The event was held picnic style on the lawn behind The Haid and was catered with BBQ, chicken and all the trimmings. The kids were entertained by an inflated bouncy castle on the lawn while the parents enjoyed seeing each other again and reminiscing about their good-time years at the Abbey.
Fall 2010