Carlisle Hall and Hancock Hall
With students' return to campus this fall, among the many highlights has been the opening of Carlisle Hall and Hancock Hall.
Completed in the spring, the connected dormitories
truly wonderful enhancement. Honoring the legacy of
honor longtime faculty members Dr. Susie Carlisle and
extraordinary faculty like Wayne Hancock and Susie
Wayne Hancock, both now retired. Located on Drew
Carlisle, along with the Cookes before them, pays tribute
Common on the site of the former Cooke Hall, each dorm
to another proud chapter in Cushing’s history.”
is home to 30 students in 15 double rooms, with two faculty apartments.
Affectionately known by all as “Sooz,” Susie Carlisle began her 23-year Cushing career in 1980, and after a
To celebrate and preserve the significant contributions to
period away, she returned in 2000, serving in multiple
Cushing by legendary teachers L. Clyde and Erma Wheeler
roles before her 2019 retirement: beloved teacher of
Cooke, for whom Cooke Hall was named, their portrait
English and art, dean of academics, dance teacher,
and an accompanying tribute hang in the central foyer
tennis coach, and mentor. Twice named Teacher of the
connecting the dorms.
Year, she is an honorary member of the Class of 2019. “Truly one of a kind, Sooz is so much more than a dean,
“We are grateful to the E.G. Watkins Family Foundation
a teacher, an advisor, a mentor, a friend—she is a life
for this newest addition to our campus renewal,” said
changer,” noted former student Meghan Duggan ’06.
Head of School Dr. Randy Bertin. “Our residential life
“She has enriched the Cushing community in so many
program plays a vital role in creating a strong Cushing
ways with her brilliance, kindness, acceptance, and
community, and Carlisle and Hancock Halls are a
genuine loving spirit.” On a recent visit to Carlisle Hall, Susie remarked, “It is an honor to read the plaque recognizing my roles as teacher, dean, and mentor, but I truly feel I was on the receiving end, as I got so much more from my students and colleagues than I gave.”
“Truly one of a kind, Sooz is so much more than a dean, a teacher, an advisor, a mentor, a friend— she is a life changer.” 20
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