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Where
are they now?
1970s
Cynthia Stager McCormick (73C) received a Ph.D. in educational theory, policy and practice teaching and is an assistant professor of education at Louisiana State University.
1980s Deborah Gilcrest Lock (81c) earned her doctorate in education at Widener University in Chester, Pa. Deb is principal at Louis Pfaff Elementary School in Quakertown. She, husband Cory E. Lock (78C), and children Travis, Morgan and Kodi reside in Doylestown. Gregory R. Hanthorn (82C) has been named one of “Georgia’s Super Lawyers” in the area of business litigation by Atlanta Magazine and Law & Politics Media for the second year in a row. Only 5 percent of Georgia attorneys are chosen each year for this special recognition, which stems from peer nominations, a blue-ribbon review and independent research of candidates. Greg is a partner at Jones Day’s
Class of 57C honors George W. Cofield (53H, 57C)
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embers of the 57C class are establishing a new scholarship fund to support Berry students and honor the memory of class leader and Cabin Log editor George W. Cofield, who met an untimely death early in his career. Two classmates, Larry Eidson (57c) and Ed England (57C), are leading this effort and have agreed to match all contributions given through June 20, 2010, up to $12,500. All Berry alumni – high school and college – who knew George are invited to contribute to the fund. For more information, please contact the Berry College advancement office at 877-461-0039 (toll free) or 706-236-2253.
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Atlanta office, active in the trial practice. Harvey M. Blankenship (83C) and Charaman Campbell Blankenship (81C) were married Sept. 27 at Barnwell Chapel. The couple resides in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Carolyn Owen Cohen (87C) has been named director of the student advisement center for Georgia State University. Previously, she served as associate athletic director and senior woman administrator for the Georgia State athletic department. Carol, husband Dave, and sons Sam and Jack reside in Alpharetta.
1990s Benjamin Patrick McVey (90C) and wife Susan announce the Dec. 15, 2008, birth of son Preston David, weighing 11.7 pounds and measuring 24 inches long. Preston joined brother Jackson in the family’s Ellijay, Ga., home. Michelle Edenfield Pittman (90C) has been named director of development for Georgia Southern University. Michelle resides in Statesboro with children Taylor (12) and Andrew (8). Cedric Andre Callins (91C) has opened Facelogic Spa in Murphy, Texas. Robert Joseph Gondolfo (91C) recently was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. Rob is a Green Beret who has served in the Army for 17 years, the last 12 of which have been spent in the Special Forces. He, wife Heike and son Nicholas reside in Stuttgart, Germany. William J. Humphries (93C) and wife Elizabeth announce the July 18, 2008, birth of son Jackson Robert. The family resides in Atlanta. Britt B. Madden Jr. (93C) and Aimee Leigh Harmison were married Jan. 10, 2009, at Frost Chapel. Britt is the corporate liaison for Shorter College’s professional studies program; Aimee is a public relations specialist for Shorter. The couple resides in Cedartown, Ga. Kenneth Edward Fordham (94C) and wife Tammy announce the Dec. 10, 2008, birth of daughter Sarah Grace, who joined brothers Ben (6), Zach (4) and Jacob (3) in the family’s Bartlett, Tenn., home. Ken is in human resources with FedEx Express.
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Class years are followed by an uppercase or lowercase letter that indicates the following status: C G A H c, g a h FFS FS
College graduate Graduate school alumna/us Academy graduate High school graduate Anticipated year of graduation from Berry College Anticipated year of graduation from academy Anticipated year of graduation from high school Former faculty and staff Current faculty and staff
Send all class notes to: alumni@berry.edu or Alumni Office, P.O. Box 495018, Mount Berry, GA 30149-5018 All class notes are subject to editing due to space limitations. Class notes and death notices in this issue include those received through March 31, 2008. Lisa Myers Turner (94C) and husband Joel announce the Nov. 17, 2008, birth of son Jared Gray, who joined sister Ashlyn (5) in the family’s Loganville, Ga., home. Andrew Frazier Wood (94C) has written a new book, City Ubiquitous: Place, Communication, and the Rise of Omnitopia. The book explores the convergence of physical places and mobile media. Andy is an associate professor of communication studies at San Jose State University. More about his new book is available at http://www.city ubiquitous.com. Cynthia Seago Hirt (95C, 00G) and husband Carl announce the Aug. 10, 2008, birth of daughter Chloe. The family resides in Cartersville, Ga. Susan Elizabeth Sharp (95C) and Cliff Joseph Gawron were married June 7, 2008, on Jekyll Island, Ga. Susan is a media specialist at Golden Isles Elementary School in Brunswick; Cliff works as the landscape architect for the Jekyll Island Authority. The couple resides on Saint Simons Island. Melissa Boles Gindlesperger (96C) and husband Mitch announce the Aug. 24, 2008, birth of son Merritt Anderson, weighing 9 pounds, 5.3 ounces. Merritt joined brothers Mason (4) and Miles Avery (2) in the family’s Dacula, Ga., home. His grandparents are Allen (73c) and Belinda Boney (73c) Gindlesperger. Melissa is a stay-athome mom. Jennifer Amanda Chisolm-
Saboura (97C) and husband Charlie announce the Nov. 22, 2008, birth of son John Paul, who joined brothers Stefan (4) and Luke (2) in the family’s Marietta, Ga., home. Michelle Spiegel Groover (97C) and husband Russell announce the Feb. 3, 2009, birth of son Jacob Russell, weighing 5 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches long. Jacob joined brother Logan (3) in the family’s Marietta, Ga., home. Kenna Grant Hart (97C) and husband Eric announce the adoption of daughter Amelia Soo, who was born Dec. 10, 2007, and adopted Sept. 4, 2008. Amelia joined brother Grant (2) in the family’s Chicago home. Amanda Strickland Horton (97C) and husband Michael announce the Sept. 9, 2008, birth of daughter Elliana Grace, weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. She joined brother Reid (3) in the family’s Morton, Ill., home. Jason Matthew Maxwell (97C) and wife Angela Martin Maxwell (97C) announce the Jan. 29, 2009, birth of son Stephen Cole, weighing 9 pounds and measuring 21 inches long. Stephen joined sister Catherine (5) and brother Aaron (2) in the family’s Tucker, Ga., home. Clifford Allen Lipscomb (98C) and wife Amelia announce the Nov. 8, 2008, birth of son Thoreau Clifford, weighing 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 21.375 inches long. Clifford is director of the Center for Business and Economic