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are they now? 1960s Leslie Thomas Howard Sr. (64C), who first joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1951 and was involved when his sons participated, is back to active scouting. He is the committee chairman of his grandson’s troop, recently received a “Bachelor of Scouting” degree from Scout University and was named 2009 Committee Member of the Year from the Pine Forest District, Central Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts. Leslie is married to Brenda Lockridge Howard (66c). W.C. Blackmon (69C) recently retired from the USDA Rural Development’s Newnan (Ga) office after more than 39 years of public service.
1970s Susan O’Donnell Rudd (72C) placed first in power lifting, bench press and high jump at the FloridaPolk County Senior Games. She also placed second in long jump and discus and third in shot put and javelin. In addition, Susan competed in darts, bowling and the softball throw. Roger W. Lusby III (79C) has been named to the board of directors for the Greater North Fulton (Ga.) Chamber of Commerce and the Encore Park for the Arts (Verizon Amphitheatre).
1980s Gregory R. Hanthorn (82C) was listed in the March 2010 national edition of Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, which recognizes selected lawyers who have been honored in state or regional editions of Super Lawyers during 2009. The March 2010 edition is devoted to lawyers practicing in the area of business litigation; fewer than 5 percent of lawyers in any given practice area are selected. Greg is a partner in the trial practice of the Atlanta office of Jones Day.
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Terrie Lawson Cantrell (87C) was awarded the Head Start Association’s Achievement Award. The award cites valuable contributions to the children and families served by Ninth District Opportunity Inc. Robert Daniel Price (88C) led a presentation titled “Attorney Client Privilege – Applied to a 21st Century Reality” at the National Association of College and University Attorneys’ 2010 conference in Washington, D.C. He moderated a panel that included a representative from the firm of Alston & Bird, Atlanta, and the general counsel of the University of Pennsylvania. Danny also was nominated for induction in the Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society for superior achievement in his doctoral degree program in higher education administration at the University of Alabama.
1990s Rebecca Nunnery Covington (91C) has been appointed by the Mississippi Secretary of State to serve on the Trust Laws Task Force commissioned to rewrite Mississippi trust legislation. She is a CPA and tax partner at Haddox Reid Burkes & Calhoun, PLLC, and served as chairman of the 2009 Mississippi Tax Institute. Rebecca resides in Madison, Miss., with her husband and two children. April Michael Piper (93C) and husband Richard announce the Oct. 8, 2009, birth of son John Thomas weighing 9 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 22.5 inches long. The family resides in Lawrenceville, Ga. Monica Forbes Parisi (95C) and husband Simone announce the Nov. 4, 2009, birth of son Matteo William. The family resides in Denver, Colo. Starla Stone Barker (96C) graduated from Georgia Southern University in December 2009 with a Doctorate of Education in curriculum studies. April McGaughey Barber (97C) and husband Dan announce the Sept. 22, 2009, birth of daughter Chloe Jane. Both parents attend Covenant Theological Seminary. The family resides in St. Louis, Mo. Julie Yamamoto Harris (99C) and husband Michael announce the Jan. 5,
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that indicates the following status: C College graduate G Graduate school alumna/us A Academy graduate H High school graduate c, g Anticipated year of graduation from Berry College a Anticipated year of graduation from academy h Anticipated year of graduation from high school FFS Former faculty and staff FS Current faculty and staff
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Lucy Wasdin Collins (58C) and husband Ron have been married 50 years and are retired. They have three daughters (Mallory, Rhonda and Susan) and five grandchildren (Ashlee, Reid, Seth, Haley and Collins).
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2010, arrival of daughter Lily Anne. Julie serves as director of admissions for the Webb School, a 6-12 grade boarding/day school of which she is an alumna. The family resides in Bell Buckle, Tenn.
2000s Amanda Castleberry Deming (00C) and husband Jody announce the Feb. 11, 2010, birth of daughter Raegan Marie weighing 8 pounds and measuring 21 inches long. The family resides in Travelers Rest, S.C. Kerri Bearden Holmes (00C) and Michael Holmes were married Feb. 13, 2010, in Frost Chapel and now reside in Alpharetta, Ga. Christina Tadlock Eichholz (00C) served as matron of honor. Dwight David Hilley (01G) and wife Nancy Rebekah Forrester (85C) announce the March 13, 2009, birth of son Tate Stephen Dean, who joined sister Madison (14) at the family home in Chickamauga, Ga. Becky is an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Gordon Lee High School; David is a math teacher at Dalton High School. Kristin Hall Amis (02C) and husband Michael announce the Nov. 12, 2009, birth of daughter Kaitlyn Hazel weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. Kaitlyn joined brother Steven (2) at the family residence in Senoia, Ga. Heather Shirley Heinlein (02C) recently obtained her Certified Professional Secretary (CPS)
designation from the International Association of Administrative Professionals in recognition of her demonstrated knowledge in office technology, office administration and systems, and management. Heather is an administrative specialist in the mathematics department of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Michelle Peacock Klein (02C) and husband Rut announce the Oct. 22, 2009, birth of son Rutherford Levi. The family resides in Madison, Fla., where Michelle is a stay-athome mother. Joseph Alexander Psaila (02C) and Julie Dobson Psaila (03C) announce the Jan. 13, 2010, birth of son Trent Joseph weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. The family resides in Calhoun, Ga. Anna Carlisle Hoomes (03C) and husband Jonathan announce the March 29, 2010, birth of son Noah Garrison weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces. The family resides in Moody, Ala. Jennifer Hargraves Manley (03C) and husband Brian announce the Feb. 4, 2010, birth of daughter Emily Mae weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Emily joined brother Andrew at the family home in Leesville, S.C. Merrie Beth Lewis Salazar (03C) and husband Ruben announce the Nov. 18, 2009, birth of daughter Finley. Merrie Beth was recently promoted to the position of