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aleb Pick (08C) has never been one to let his education be limited by a classroom – or a campus, for that matter. Four times during his undergraduate years, Caleb expanded his horizons through study abroad. Soon after graduation, he set off again, traveling to South Korea for six months as a recipient of the Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship. “I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to participate in so many different international programs during my Berry years,” said Caleb, who earned his international relations degree in December. “The international experiences I have enjoyed have been truly life-changing.” Amazingly, three of Caleb’s study-abroad experiences were completed during the same calendar year. His journey began in spring 2007 when he traveled to Veritas University in San Jose, Costa Rica. Next, he set out across the Pacific to Seoul, South Korea, where he spent the summer at Seoul Women’s University through a Bahrom International Program scholarship sponsored by Sunny Park, an honorary alumnus and Berry College trustee. To close out 2007, he spent the fall semester at Ajou University in Suwon, Korea, through the International Student Exchange Program. That brought an end to the calendar year, but not to his adventures abroad. Soon he was off again, this time accompanying other Berry students to Guanacaste, Costa Rica, where they taught English in primary schools throughout the region as part of a program sponsored by The Fundación Progreso Guanacaste, a nonprofit organization started by H.G. Pattillo, former chairman of the Berry College Board of Trustees. Caleb hopes that his wealth of international experiences – coupled with a strong Berry education – will help him realize his dream of one day working with the U.S. government to improve relations with other countries. He plans to attend graduate school in Washington, D.C., when he returns from Korea. by Elizabeth K. Wilson (10c) Editor’s Note: Study abroad is an integral part of the Berry student experience. During the 2007-08 academic year, a record 164 students participated in semester-abroad or summer programs. Students traveled to 23 different countries during this period and took part in eight faculty-led programs representing all four academic schools.
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daughter Lindsey Marie, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Lindsey joined brother John Henry (3) in the family’s Calhoun, Ga., home. Jennifer Lee Ray Walter (00C) and husband Nicholas announce the Feb. 17, 2009, birth of daughter Lily Ann, weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long. The family resides in Charlotte, N.C. Misty Sargent Fields (01C) and Brian Fields were married Aug. 16, 2008, at Frost Chapel. Bridesmaids included Pamela Lynn Franks (02C), Holly Dobson Greene (01C) and Kari Katherine Mills (01C). The couple resides in Smyrna, Tenn. William Patrick Martinez Jr. (01C) and wife Jennifer Dunsmore Martinez (01C) announce the Aug. 5, 2008, birth of daughter Eleanor Joy. William recently was named district manager of the Vidalia, Ga., servicing area for the Social Security Administration. The family resides in Vidalia. Brandi Betton Moore (01C) has been named Teacher of the Year for the Dalton (Ga.) Public Schools. She is a math teacher at Dalton Middle School. William Herbert Rhodes (01C) graduated from the University of Houston-Clear Lake with a master’s degree in educational management. Will is an assistant principal in Houston, Texas. Sarah Stricklen Van Dyke (01C) and husband Todd announce the Sept. 26, 2008, birth of daughter Ellis Elizabeth, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 22 inches long. Ellis joined brother Gideon (4) in the family’s Knoxville, Tenn., home. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom; Todd is director of The Little Gym in Knoxville. Alison Shinn Ford (02C) and husband James Michael announce the birth of daughter Katherine Elaine on Dec. 4, 2008. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. The family resides in McDonough, Ga. Tannika King (02C) has served as director of media relations at Darlington School in Rome, Ga., since June 2004. She resides in Rome. Christopher Lee Marr (02C) and wife Meaghan H. Marr (FS) announce the Nov. 28, 2008, birth
of son Logan Matthew, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Chris is a financial journalist for Mergermarket.com, a division of The Financial Times Group; Meaghan is a graphic designer in the Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Berry College. The family resides in Rome. Amy Herendeen Dobbs (03C) and husband Brad announce the April 18, 2008, birth of son Paxton Bradley. The family resides in Douglasville, Ga. Kristin Farrar McCown (03C) and husband George announce the Jan. 2, 2009, birth of son George Myers, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 18.75 inches long. The family resides in Marietta, Ga. Jana Terrell Sellers (03C) and husband Daniel announce the Oct. 29, 2008, birth of son McKeehan James, weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Jana is a bank teller. The family resides in Senoia, Ga. John William Coleman (04C) has been named to the 2009 Board of Advisors at the Harvard College Leadership Institute. He is currently a dual-degree candidate pursuing an MBA at the Harvard Business School and an MPA at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he is a Zuckerman Fellow. David Gilmore Riley (04C) and wife Rebecca Keeton Riley (04C) announce the March 9, 2009, birth of son David Greyson, weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces. The family resides in Hoover, Ala. Ryan Tyler Hansen (05C) and wife Sarah Cairo Hansen (03C) announce the Dec. 26, 2008, birth of daughter Clara Isabel. The family resides in Star City, W.Va. Amanda Kim Wallis (05C) had “$5.38 – More Precious Than Gold” included in So to Teach: Inspiring Stories that Touch the Heart, a book published by Kappa Delta Pi. The story recounts Amanda’s last day of student teaching and a gift she received from one of her students. Allison Nicole Hughes (07C) received a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of South Carolina in December 2008. Candace April Jackson (07C) has been promoted to senior associate in the business assurance practice at Moore Colson, an Atlanta-based accounting firm.