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THE MAGAZINE FOR GMC ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

Georgia Military College 201 East Greene Street Milledgeville, GA 31061 Phone: (478) 387-0230 Fax: (478) 445-2867

President William B. Caldwell IV LtGen, USA (Ret.)

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Mark Strom Senior VP for Institutional Development Executive Director - The GMC Foundation

Sally Thrower

Associate VP for Institutional Development

Janeen Garpow

Director of Development Communications

Susie Meeks

Associate VP for Foundation Operations The GMC Foundation

Craig Portwood, CFRE

Director of Alumni & Community Engagement

Ravonda Bargeron Graphic Designer

Alisha Overman Senior Data Analyst

Meg Brown

Development Office Specialist

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Jobie Shields Director of Communications

Deana Thornton

Communications Deputy Director

Kenley Pearce

Communications Coordinator

TEAM SUPPORT Jay Bentley

Contributing Photographer

Anna Lynn Garrett Contributing Writer

Michael Lerzo

Contributing Photographer

The images and information contained herein are the property of Georgia Military College. Unauthorized use of this material for commercial or other purposes that are inconsistent with the goals and policies of Georgia Military College is prohibited.

COVER PHOTO: GMC Kindergarten students after graduation

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Ways to Give Kindergarten/Elementary News Briefs Prep School News Briefs Junior College News Briefs Corps of Cadets New Briefs Guests and Speakers Class Notes Taps

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Leadership Georgia's Leadership Institute - GMC

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70 Years of Commissioning Leaders

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Gus and Helen Pursley

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Roger and Carol Austin

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Performing Arts

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Upcoming Concerts

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Alumni Weekend 2021

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Military Heritage Weekend

GMC's commitment to prepare our nation’s future leaders Reflect on their GMC Family Tradition

Create a Lasting Legacy to Support GMC Prep School

2021-2022 Performances

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Award Recipients Honored | Reunions

Hall of Heroes, Grand Tattoo

Honoring our nation FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE Every day is a celebration of the United States of America at Georgia Military College. It is on our historic campus that our time-honored values of Duty, Honor, Country and Character Above All are imparted to the students we serve, from our Kindergarten to our College students. _____________________________ Each of our Preparatory School students recites the Pledge of Allegiance every day. _____________________________ Our middle and high schoolers, as well as our college cadets raise and lower our Nation’s colors every morning and afternoon, as the campus stands still. _____________________________ Our college Corps of Cadets also carries America’s colors proudly during parades and other ceremonies. _____________________________ Demonstrating respect for our great Nation inspires patriotism in our students so that as they develop into the leaders of tomorrow, they understand the freedoms each one of us shares in being an American, and the sacrifices endured to preserve such freedoms.

While much has changed since our founding in 1879, one thing has not: graduates of Georgia Military College are prepared to lead with civility and selfless service, grounded in the principles of Duty, Honor, Country and Character Above All!

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GE O R G IA MIL I TA R Y COL L E G E GE O R G IA ' S L E A D E R S H I P IN S T ITU T E

LEADERSHIP Georgia Military College is a unique leadership institute, where our students and cadets are taught to lead through service to others.

They are taught how to embrace teamwork and grow into contributing citizens.

Inside our classrooms, talented and dedicated faculty provide a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and a character-based college-level education to inspire students to reach their full potential.

GMC has carried on the traditions of leadership and excellence since 1879.

One of our most cherished traditions is the Cadet Prayer, which is recited during every parade and at many events. Its words represent leadership in the truest sense.

Cadet Prayer Almighty God, ander of nature, General of all life’s forces, Comm we praise Thy holy name. all former GMC cadets.

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Guide our footsteps and cleanse country and first in Thy service. r ou of e vic ser the in st fir be May we lead.

Lead us, O Lord, that we might Amen

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LEADERSHIP We have an important mission at Georgia Military College which includes making our students leaders in their communities and workplaces.

Georgia Military College students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of personal responsibility. Said another way, students are taught the importance of fulfilling their obligations.

Georgia Military College students are expected to display a strong sense of personal integrity. As men and women of honor, students keep their word and fulfill their promises.

Georgia Military College is devoted to strengthening the love our students have for our great nation, as well as their resolve to become contributing citizens. They are afforded opportunities to affirm their loyalty to the United States, and to reflect on the fundamental importance of our nation’s founding principles.

This distinction has been at our core since our founding.

Today, in a time of unprecedented opportunities and challenges, we believe in the need for a Georgia Military College education – the kind that fosters civility, develops the intellect and character of the students we serve, and elevates the public discourse, so that challenges are met head on, solutions are found, all in an environment of mutual respect for your fellow man.

Patriotism and leadership are woven into the fabric of daily life for GMC students. Each of our Preparatory School students recites the Pledge of Allegiance every day. Our middle and high school students, as well as our college cadets, raise and lower our Nation's colors every morning and afternoon, as the campus stands still. The Corps of Cadets also carries America's colors proudly during military parades and other ceremonies.

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the sacrifices endured to preserve them.

Leadership lessons start with GMC’s earliest grades.

Elementary students are selected to lead a small group of their peers to help the cafeteria staff clean the lunch tables and ensure the space is prepared for the middle school students. The 5th grade classes select a student who serves as the class leader for one week. During their time as class leader, they are responsible for ensuring their uniforms and personal appearances are correct, and they assist the teacher with inspecting the rest of the class. These daily routines introduce the concepts of servant-leadership and personal responsibility for our youngest students.

At GMC, all 9th – 12th graders are members of the JROTC program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Army. This program is focused on instilling values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.

JROTC’s mission, "To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens,” is the guidepost for our program’s success and is a key feature of the GMC Prep School experience.

Throughout the year our high school and middle school cadets join the College Corps of Cadets to conduct parades, ceremonies, and pass in review. Each parade is a new opportunity for our cadet leaders to display their leadership abilities as they lead their respective units.

Our seniors team up with 5th graders several times a year and participate in the Bulldog Buddies Program. GMC Prep Seniors mentor, guide, teach, and assist our elementary students so that they are prepared to enter middle school as cadets.

GMC infuses character and ethics throughout its college curriculum. It is our intention that every campus and every classroom embody an atmosphere of civility. Our classrooms must

LEADERSHIP always be places where competing ideas, opposing ideologies, moral dilemmas of all descriptions, and cultural differences are appreciated, given a fair hearing, studied, discussed, and debated rationally and civilly.

Each college course has an assignment that focuses on character and ethics for students to complete. GMC also provides a mandatory course for its college students called “Critical Thinking and Character Development.” Select students compete nationally in debating ethical topics and practicing civil discourse during the National Ethics Bowl each year.

New members of the Corps of Cadets receive military and leadership training as soon as they arrive on campus. Cadet leaders run this training, which allows older cadets to hone their skills in the art of leadership. This also teaches the younger and less experienced cadets how to work as a team and respect authority.

Cadets are expected to conduct daily tasks such as keeping a

tidy room, wearing the uniform correctly, and conducting drill and ceremony. They learn customs and courtesies of the military such as how to respond to commands while in formation, how to salute, and how to address military leaders.

Battalion leadership frequently conducts a service project in the community. They are responsible for identifying the need, planning the details of the project, logistical support, and successful completion of the service project. Hours volunteered for service projects within one year are recognized with the Distinguished Order of the Servant Leader Award.

A highlight of the Corps of Cadets experience is the Leadership Engagement Series. This program welcomes guest speakers, including GMC alumni, to discuss topics pertinent to young men and women who will soon lead our nation in military service. We are proud to offer the GMC Corps of Cadets Service Academy Preparatory Program. We are an affiliated prep school that prepares candidates in

the academic, physical training, character development, and leadership skills needed for them to excel at any of the five U.S. military service academies. The Service Academy Preparatory Program has maintained an impressive success rate, with over 90% of Service Academy Prep Scholars being granted an appointment to their desired service academy.

GMC’s ROTC program has been named the #1 ROTC program in the 1st Brigade. This is a significant honor as we compete against schools like Texas A&M University, The Citadel, and other esteemed institutions. We also earned the title of “Top Military Junior College in the Nation” for the second consecutive year.

This past summer, GMC hosted our first-ever Seminar on Leadership and Character in Athletics for the Junior College and Prep School football teams. It is important for us to expose our student-athletes to various elements of leadership, teaching them how these skills can help both in the classroom and on the football field. Lessons were delivered on character, discipline, loyalty, respect, fellowship, integrity, and perseverance.

New courses and degree pathways are being designed for our growing Global Online Leadership College to embed leadership development into every online degree program. This will be key as our leadership training is what makes GMC stand out across the higher education online landscape.

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LEADERSHIP The NewDay USA Center for Leadership is well underway. NewDay USA has given the largest gift in the history of GMC to ensure that we will continue to shape our students, community members, and individuals across the nation, into leaders through a world-class theatre. This state-of-the-art space will host internationally renowned speakers and our performing arts programs.

While much has changed at GMC since our founding in 1879, one thing has not: graduates of Georgia Military College are prepared to lead with civility and selfless service, grounded in the principles of “Duty, Honor, Country” and “Character Above All.”

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It is our intent that, as a result of their education at GMC, our graduates will recall their training and will instinctively do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way simply because it is the right thing to do. ___________________

LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE GMC develops students into effective servant leaders and engaged citizens. Our alumni serve as military leaders, civil servants, entrepreneurs, educators, and agents of change.

We believe the virtues of character, integrity, and civility will serve as guiding principles for the rest of our students’ lives.

If you would like to support GMC’s leadership initiatives, please visit:

give.gmc.edu to make your gift today.

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Unrestricted When you do not restrict the use of your gift, you allow flexibility in meeting needs. These funds are managed prudently and applied where they will be most beneficial to meet a variety of current needs.

Programs & Services Gifts may be designated to any of the wide variety of programs and services offered by Georgia Military College. Perhaps there is a particular area, such as library enrichment, technology, athletics, or an academic department in which you have an interest. Such gifts will be applied in their entirety to the area of your designation.

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Additional gifts may be made to the fund to increase the principal and thereby increase the annual investment income.

Endowments represent rewarding gift opportunities because they offer the donor the satisfaction of knowing that his or her gift will continue working for future generations.

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• It may be established with either a single gift of $25,000 or a gift of at least $5,000 and a pledge of the remaining $20,000 over a period of up to five years.

• The fund is invested by the GMC Foundation, which serves as a steward of the endowed funds. The Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Purposes of Endowed Funds • An endowed gift offers the opportunity for donors to have their names, or the name of a loved one, linked to an area in which they have a special interest, creating a legacy for years to come.

• A named endowment can provide an opportunity for an academic department or an athletic program to grow and excel.

• A named endowment can provide a scholarship to aid deserving students year after year.

Endowment Reporting As a donor who has established an endowment, you will receive an annual report from the GMC Foundation on the financial status of the fund, including earnings and distributions.

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NewsBriefs

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The Kindergarten classes were so successful that a third section has been added for SY 2022-2023 Future Bulldogs program already has students on our list as far out as the 2029 school year Kindergarten through 12th grade had a record enrollment of 846 students supported by 81 faculty and staff members

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GHSA Class A Public School Year '21-'22

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Literary State Champions Boys' Soccer State Champions One-Act Play State Champions Mixed Team Raider State Champions Male Team Raider State Champions Female Team Raider State Champions

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First ever Blaze Award are HOPE scholarship recipient eligible for for highest post-secondary ACT Score institutions of gmc graduates

Boys' Track Individual State Championship

Dual Enrollment

Five seniors earned an Associate Degree and graduated from GMC Prep School on the same day

(800m Run and 4x800m Relay)

High School Football finished the first undefeated regular season since 1960 100% graduation rate for Class of 2022 GMC's senior class STAR student was also the STAR area winner

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JUNIOR COLLEGE

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#10 Best Associate Degrees in Georgia (2022) University HQ©

#1 Best in Associate in Psychology Degree Programs (2021) Intelligent

#2 Georgia Associates Degrees Awarded to African American Students (2021) Diverse Issues in Higher Education #3 Best Online Pre-Nursing Programs (2021) thebestschools.org

#5 Best Most Affordable Healthcare Management College (2021) University HQ #5 Most Affordable College for Healthcare Administration Degree (2021) University HQ

Associate Degree Programs Allied Health Science Biology Business Administration Communication Computer Information Systems Computer Science Cyber Security Criminal Justice Education - Middle Grades Education - Early Childhood English General Studies History Homeland Security & Emergency Management Information Systems & Analytics Information Technology Kinesiology Logistics Management Management Information Systems Mathematics Operations Management Paralegal Studies Political Science Pre-Nursing TOP DEGREE PROGRAMS Psychology GENERAL STUDIES Social Work Sociology CRIMINAL JUSTICE Studio Art PRE-NURSING Technical Studies

Bachelor Degree Programs Business Management Healthcare Management Homeland Security & Emergency Management Public Health Supervision & Management Supply Chain Management & Logistics

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CORPS OF CADETS

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Military Friendly School (2021) MilitaryFriendly.com MacArthur Award for best battalion in 1st Brigade (2021) US Army Cadet Command Top Military Junior College in the US - Spartan Ranger Challenge Competition (2021) US Army Cadet Command

Highest commissioning rate in the 1st Brigade (2021) US Army Cadet Command

Top Military Junior College in the Nation for the second consecutive year

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Appointments were given to over 90% of GMC Academy Prep Scholars to their desired service academy.

GMC Ranked #1!

Best Military Colleges in Georgia #1

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#2 University of North Georgia #3 Augusta University #4 University of Georgia #5 Georgia State University #6 Georgia Institute of Technology – Main Campus #7 Georgia Southern University #8 Kennesaw State University #9 Strayer University – Georgia #10 Savannah College of Art and Design

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70 Years of Commissioning Leaders ... and Counting In May, 29 Georgia Military College graduates took their oath to serve in the United States Army after completing GMC’s Early Commissioning Army ROTC Program. These 29 2LTs are now a part of GMC’s history as the year 2022 marked the 70th year of Commissioning Officers into the United States Army at Georgia Military College.

The War Department designated GMC as a Military Junior College in 1950, with the first Commissioned Cadets graduating in 1952. Today, Georgia Military College is one of only four Military

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Junior Colleges in the Nation, a distinction in which GMC takes great pride. Under the direction of Professor of Military Science, LTC William Brown, GMC’s Army ROTC Program continues to produce leaders in our nation’s military each year.

The rigor of college academics, leadership development, and military training have always been exceptional in the program but the expansion of those elements has greatly increased in recent years.

On site, Georgia Military College has multiple state-of-the-art

facilities that take military training to the next level, providing cadets with hands-on experiences that they will use in their military careers. A robust obstacle course, leadership reaction course, rappel tower, and track and field complex allow cadets to take their military training beyond the classroom for immersive training. This year, GMC opened the Leadership Training Area and Range Complex which is comprised of over 100 acres. Here, GMC cadets take part in weekly drills and field training exercises.

Additionally, cadets travel to other local training facilities in the Milledgeville community to enhance their skills. Cadets

EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM: LTG Caldwell shares with commissioning cadets

Weekly drills and field training exercises

undergo Combat Water Survival Training at Georgia College & State University to show their proficiency and stamina in the water, while completing a series of events to teach cadets survival techniques in the event of an emergency. Cadets also work with the Georgia National Guard, taking flight in Blackhawk Helicopters (UH-60). It’s more than just a joy ride, it’s a learning opportunity for cadets to understand the capabilities and limitations of the equipment they will work with on various missions. They conduct cold load training and learn how to properly perform medical evaluations.

These lessons are invaluable as cadets prepare for military life.

GMC is committed to preparing our nation’s future leaders to serve the U.S. Army proudly. The Early Commissioning Program at GMC will continue to grow and thrive, as it has for the last 70 years.

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PLANNED GIVING

Gus and Helen Pursley Reflect on their

GMC Family Tradition

Tradition, legacy, and philanthropy are at the heartbeat of the Pursley family. The Pursley’s GMC connection spans four generations, beginning with Mr. John A. “Gus” Pursley, Jr. in the early 1940s.

Although the world Mr. Pursley grew up in may be drastically different than the one his great-grandchildren are living in today, one thing remains the same - the ideals of character and respect instilled at Georgia Military College.

When Mr. Pursley ( JC 1942) enrolled at GMC as a young man, he had no idea how this decision would set into motion a true family tradition.

“My parents met at Georgia Military College. My mother, Louise, worked for the Commandant’s Office from 1940-1942, and my father attended GMC Junior College and was commissioned as an

“WE HAVE WITNESSED THE GOOD GMC DOES FOR ITS YOUNGEST STUDENTS, SO WE DECIDED TO START A SCHOLARSHIP SPECIFICALLY FOR K-5 STUDENTS TO HELP THEM THRIVE AND GIVE THEM A STRONG START.” -- GUS & HELEN PURSLEY

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officer in the Army. He then served in the Philippines in World War II,” shared John “Gus” Pursley, III (GMC Prep 1975). It was these experiences at GMC years ago that helped the late Mr. and Mrs. Pursley pave the way for future generations of their family to embrace Georgia Military College and feel compelled to give back to GMC students.

When reflecting on his own GMC experience as a Prep School student in the 70s, Gus shared how grateful he is for the friendships he formed with his peers from all around Baldwin County. He now appreciates the simple disciplines he learned, like getting his gig line in order and respecting the authority of battalion leadership. “Today when I watch GMC Prep School students, I love seeing them embracing the same traditional values that I learned. However, I believe GMC now is more intentional in teaching discipline, character, and leadership than when I was a student.”

Gus has been particularly impressed with the way character is imparted to GMC’s youngest students. Recently, he visited the Prep School to read to the third graders for Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Gus said he was blown away by the level of respect the students showed one another. “During question time, no one interrupted or talked over each other. They were so respectful. I feel that GMC instills discipline not through a hard-core regimented way, but through the respectful environment GMC provides. This brings out the best in the students.”

In addition to being a proud GMC alumnus, Gus and his wife, Helen, now have a new special title to add: GMC Prep grandparents.

Helen Anne is a rising 7th grader, Alexander is a rising 4th grader, Lydia is a rising 1st grader, and Mary Corinne will be in kindergarten this coming year. It is especially meaningful for the family to see how Mr. Pursley’s memory is kept alive through his great-grandchildren now attending GMC Prep.

“It makes me so proud to see my grandkids attending GMC. At the time when my father, who was from Haddock, Ga., was a GMC student, attending junior college was a major stepping stone for young men in a small town. The training GMC provided gave him opportunities to excel in the Army during the World War II era.”

Mr. Pursley spent his whole life saying he owed everything to Georgia Military College, a sentiment that really stuck with his son, Gus. “When I graduated from GMC in 1975, I didn’t appreciate my experience there at the time as much as my father did. One thing he always wanted to do was start a scholarship for 6th-12th graders and give back to the school he loved so much,” commented Gus. The John A. and Louise F. Pursley, Jr. Scholarship, which was established in 2016, is intended to give financial assistance to someone who otherwise would not have the opportunity for a GMC education. The scholarship will be awarded to a GMC Prep School student (grades 9 – 12) and assist with expenses incurred for tuition, fees, books, or uniforms.

Over the years, Gus came to see why his father was so passionate about GMC and began to appreciate how the school shaped him into the man he is today. Gus is President/CEO of Fowler Flemister Concrete and is deeply invested in giving back not only to GMC but to the Baldwin County community as well. He is a current Georgia Student Finance Authority (REACH) Board Member, and he also serves on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board. He has served on the Georgia Ready Mix Concrete Association Board as a member and chairman, has served on the Mary Vinson Library Board as a member and as chairman, and was chairman of the Baldwin County American Red Cross Board. Gus has served on the United Way of Baldwin County Board, the Milledgeville Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce, and volunteered his time as a Boy Scout Troop Leader as well.

Gus and Helen share a deep commitment to Georgia Military College – they are passionate about seeing the Prep School develop and offer new opportunities for future students. Recently, they generously donated funds to help develop the new Prep School Annex. The Pursley Patio is situated outside of the Prep School Annex cafeteria and features an attractive fireplace, and plenty of tables, chairs, and umbrellas for elementary and middle school students to enjoy while eating their lunch in the fresh air.

Gus, who currently serves on the GMC Foundation Operating Committee, was recently inspired to start a new scholarship following a committee meeting. He learned that there are numerous scholarships available to students in grades 6-12 and in the junior college, but not for elementary students. He and Helen felt compelled to step in and fill this void.

“I have witnessed the good GMC does for its youngest students, so we decided to start a scholarship specifically for K-5 students to help them thrive and give them a strong start,” shared Gus. The Gus and Helen Pursley, III Scholarship is intended to give financial assistance to a Georgia Military College Preparatory School student from Milledgeville/Baldwin County beginning in kindergarten and following him or her through 5th grade.

Gus and Helen both highly value the arts program GMC has cultivated in recent years, noting how GMC Prep sees talent in all its students. “The arts program is incredible - there is so much talent at each of the performances. GMC provides activities for everyone, and it’s not just about athletics. There are opportunities around every corner for every child, regardless of his or her interest or ability. GMC values each student and we have seen that firsthand in our grandchildren,” Helen shared.

When asked about the future, both Gus and Helen are looking forward to seeing how GMC continues to produce well-rounded, respectful students. “We believe GMC is going to be a powerful tool in building character in our grandchildren and who they grow up to be, and we are eager to watch them continue in our family’s GMC tradition.”

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TO SUPPORT GMC PREP SCHOOL STUDENTS The power of education has been at the core of Roger and Carol Austin’s lives for as long as they both can remember. “It is something I had lived and breathed when I was young. Steps forward in our education were assumed rather than planned,” noted Roger. Both Roger and Carol were privileged to grow up in homes that highly valued education, setting them up on a path for success early on.

After marrying, Roger and Carol continued their educational endeavors together, attending The University of Georgia, where Roger earned his Ph.D. and Carol her master’s degree. The couple lived in Carrollton, Ga. for seven years while Roger taught Geology at West Georgia College (now The University of West Georgia) and Carol taught in the public school system. In 1974, Roger’s research in kaolin led the Austins to relocate to Milledgeville, Ga. so he could work as a geologist for Freeport Kaolin Co., while Carol continued her career as a public-school teacher. During this time, the Austins raised two children, Susan and Richard.

Roger’s career in geology has taken the Austin family around the globe. After a four-year stint living in Papua,

Indonesia while Roger worked at PT Freeport Indonesia and Carol taught at its international school, the family moved back to Milledgeville in the mid-80s. Their son, Richard, who had been attending boarding school in Hawaii, needed to conclude high school back home. “We looked for a school that provided challenge and would allow Richard to participate in college courses as well. We thought Georgia Military College Prep School would be beneficial to any young man, and quite simply, it worked,” stated Roger. Richard attended GMC Prep for 11th and 12th grade.

Even after Richard graduated from GMC Prep in 1988 and while life moved on for the Austins with a further overseas stint, the couple kept an eye on GMC and liked what they were seeing. Upon returning to Milledgeville in 1996, Carol’s eyes were opened to the needs of Milledgeville’s youth.

For nearly 20 years she volunteered by teaching reading at elementary schools in Baldwin County, getting to see firsthand the needs of the community.

It was this experience that spurred the Austins on to support Georgia Military College Prep School. The

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couple was particularly pleased to see the early grades added at GMC Prep. “At the same time GMC Prep was expanding, we were watching problems grow within the youth of the Milledgeville community. We thought a solution to these problems would need to come through both community and government, but asked ourselves, what could we do as individuals?” shared Roger.

It was at that time that the Austins saw a crossover of their interest in GMC and the concern for Baldwin County’s youth. “To be able to sponsor students at early ages and provide an educational path that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to attain was exciting for us.” The couple has since created The Austin Family Scholarship, which will provide financial assistance of $1,000 per year, in perpetuity, to a Georgia Military College Preparatory Student beginning in kindergarten, following him or her through 12th grade.

This scholarship will open doors and allow a deserving student to develop and grow during their entire childhood at GMC Prep School.

Throughout 60 years of marriage, raising children, navigating successful careers, and traveling around the globe, Roger and Carol Austin have seen with their own eyes the true value of education.

They look forward to helping students have the best possible start in life with the character-based education found at GMC Prep School.

“We’ve learned how important education can be. It’s not just for those who seek out collegiate avenues, but for students who join apprenticeships or attend technical schools,” said Roger. Life at the end of high school is just the beginning. The stronger that foundation, the better the opportunity for success.”

“TO BE ABLE TO SPONSOR STUDENTS AT EARLY AGES AND PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PATH THAT THEY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTAIN WAS EXCITING FOR US." -- ROGER AND CAROL AUSTIN

Thanks to your incredible support, since 2013 we have

raised

$1,784,840

from our annual 24-hour Bulldogs Give campaign, which corresponds with Georgia Gives Day and Giving Tuesday!

Together, the GMC Bulldog Family is making

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a big impact in the lives of our students!

Save the date for Bulldogs Give 2022: November 29

Thank you for being All Paws In! Your support of the 2022 All Paws In Campaign on May 5 was incredible!

YEAR

Thank you for supporting our current and future students across our college campuses, the GMC Corps of Cadets, the Global Online College and GMC Prep School.

2020

$ 30,396.00

2021

$ 34,305.12

2022

$ 63,596.73

TOTALS

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performing and visual Arts

Prep School One Act Play

Bullets Over Broadway

Oct. 27, 28 and 30, 2021

Prep School Visual Arts

Veteran Art Exhibit Nov. 11, 2021

2 0 2 1- 2 0 2 2

Prep School Visual Arts

Winter Art Show Dec. 9, 2021

The Raleigh Ringers Nov. 20, 2021

GMC Cadet Winter Glee Club Concert

Anastasia The Musical

Prep Elementary School Musical

Junior College

The Lion King, Kids

March 17, 18 and 19, 2022

Junior College Fine Arts

William Shakespeare’s

Midsummer Night’s Dream Dec. 4 and 5, 2021

Voctave

March 31, 2022

Junior College

Dec. 9. 2021

GMC Performing Arts Society

GMC Performing Arts Society

Prep High School

May 4-7, 2022

GMC Cadet Glee Club Spring Concert May 12, 2022

Prep School Visual Arts

Youth Art Month Exhibit at Allied Arts

March 20-April 1, 2022

Prep School Visual Arts

Spring Art Show May 1, 2022

A Holiday to Remember Prep School Fine Arts Showcase

A Holiday to Remember Dec. 7, 2021

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82nd Airborne Chorus Community Concert March 24, 2022

Honoring our Nation

Junior College Fine Arts

The 39 Steps

May 21-22, 2022

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Upcoming events

2 0 2 2

Georgia Military College

PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY 2022-23 series

Junior College Fine Arts

plan now to attend our spring concert

A Disney Cabaret Sept. 20, 2022

April 13, 2023, 7 p.m.

Prep School One Act Play

All Shook UP

Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts Georgia Military College

Oct. 27-29, 2022

Prep School Visual Arts

Veteran Art Exhibit Nov. 11, 2022

GMC Performing Arts Society

Hugh Panaro

Timothy Miller | Soloist

Dec. 1, 2022

Prep School Arts

Winter Art Show Dec. 6, 2022

Prep School Fine Arts Showcase

Home for the Holidays Dec. 6, 2022

Junior College

GMC Cadet Glee Club Concert Dec. 8, 2022

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A ALUMNI WEEKEND 2021

50+ reunion Band Company

. n i a g

A

40th reunion Prep Class of 1981

together

30th reunion Prep Class of 1991

30th reunion JC Class of 1991

Make plans now to attend Alumni Weekend 2022!

October 21-22

JC Class of 1990

It’s easy to register online:

alumni.gmc.edu/alumni-weekend

10th reunion Prep Class of 2011

2021

Alumni Awards Distinguished Alumnus Award LTC DUANE CLAYTON (RET) The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor given by the Alumni Association and recognizes an individual who has distinguished themselves in an outstanding manner and has brought honor to themselves and to GMC. It is presented for service to humanity and dedication that exemplifies the core values of “Duty, Honor, Country” and the regimental accolade of “Character Above All” in their personal and professional life.

Duane Clayton JC 1979 LTC Duane Clayton’s outstanding success in the military and beyond stems from a deep love of his country and desire to serve others around him. His life truly exemplifies the GMC core values of “Duty, Honor, Country” and “Character Above All.” LTC Clayton’s leadership and passion for student success has propelled the current GMC Corps of Cadets to great heights in recent years.

LTC Clayton graduated from the Bradwell Institute in 1977 and began at GMC Junior College as a member of the 100th Corps of Cadets. He credits choosing to attend GMC as being the wisest decision he ever made. Upon completing his associate degree at GMC, LTC Clayton was hired by MG Salet, the President of GMC at the time, to be the first TAC Officer to live in the barracks while he attended Georgia College and State University. During that time, LTC Clayton’s aspirations changed from teaching/coaching to pursuing a career in the Army. Upon completing his education at Georgia College, he entered the Army in December 1982. He attended the officer Basic Course in Fort Sill, OK and was stationed at Fort Stewart, GA for all his lieutenant years. LTC Clayton served in Germany for seven years in the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) in Wurzburg and Schweinfurt, where he was a Field Artillery Intelligence Officer, Fire Support Officer, Battalion Motor Officer, Battalion Adjutant, and Battery Commander.

After leaving 3ID, he was an observer controller at 7th Army Training Center, Hohenfels. He then went to Fort Bragg, NC where he became the Training Officer of the First Region ROTC of Cadet Command. After two years in ROTC, LTC Clayton became the Field Artillery Intelligence Officer for the Corps Artillery, XVIII Airborne Corps, and then Operations Officer of the Multiple Launch Rocket System Battalion, 3-27 FA. He also served in Heidelberg, Germany as the Inspections Chief of the V Corps Inspector General’s Office. He reinstituted a Corps level inspections program at the direction of LtGen John W. Hendrix. After completing this assignment, he went back to Fort Stewart to become the Battalion Commander of 2nd of the 306th FA where he assisted in the preparation of many units to go into harm’s way after 9/11. He then became the Inspector General of 3ID which deployed to Iraq twice. LTC also served as Assistant to the Garrison Commander to lead the Welcome Home and 4th of July Celebration for the Division as they returned from Iraq. His final duty in the Army was to serve as the Brigade Operations Officer of the 157th Infantry Brigade, where he and his team were responsible for deploying three National Guard Brigades, Vermont, Iowa, and Mississippi, to either Iraq or Afghanistan in eighteen months.

LTC Clayton retired from the Army in December 2010 and embarked on a new career in JROTC at Dyer County High School in Newbern, TN. After two years, LTC Clayton returned home to Georgia Military College to become a TAC Officer and impact the next generation of military leaders. He was promoted to Deputy Commandant and then reassigned to his current position of Operations Officer, where he plans to serve until retirement in March of 2023. As Operations Officer, he evaluates what the Cadets must do on an annual basis, such as the Dining In, service events in the community, and conducts uniform and room inspections. He also serves as the Rifle Team Coach and is a key figure and mentor to the entire Corps of Cadets.

LTC Clayton and his wife, Karen, have been married for almost 40 years. He is a proud father of two sons, Duane (Skylea) and Jason (Traci), and he has four adorable grandchildren.

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Alumni Achievement Award

Alumni Achievement Award

MYLES HUMPHUS

MAJ MONTE WASHBURN (RET)

The Alumni Achievement Award is given to a GMC alumnus who recognizes the importance of their education at GMC and exemplifies the core values of “Duty, Honor, Country” and “Character Above All” in their professional and personal lives. Their interest and loyalty is evident through their contributions of time, talents, and/or philanthropic support to GMC.

The Alumni Achievement Award is given to a GMC alumnus who recognizes the importance of their education at GMC and exemplifies the core values of “Duty, Honor, Country” and “Character Above All” in their professional and personal lives. Their interest and loyalty is evident through their contributions of time, talents, and/or philanthropic support to GMC.

Myles Humphus HS 1995

GMC Prep School Alumnus Myles Humphus started at GMC as a 7th grader and graduated high school in 1995.

Humphus was raised in Milledgeville, GA and was born into a GMC family. He is the son of GMC History teacher and Senior Army Instructor, Major Thomas Humphus. His mother, Kija Humphus, taught dance and was a seamstress in her own boutique, Kija’s, located in downtown Milledgeville. His brother, David Humphus, is a GMC alumnus as well.

While at Georgia Military College Prep School, Humphus earned ten athletic letters and set records in football and track. He notes that some of the most prominent traits he learned and developed at GMC are personal pride and tenacity. It was on the sports fields at GMC where Humphus learned the value of hard work and that winning was just one part of life. Thanks to his time at GMC Prep, he learned firsthand that “hard work” means more than just accomplishing the task. It means to truly understand what comprises the task and to dedicate oneself to accomplishing it as effectively and ethically as possible.

Since graduating from GMC Prep in 1995 and going off into the world, Humphus’ journey has taken him from playing professional football, to prizefighting, and now to working as an actor and stuntman living in New York City.

After high school, Humphus attended the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, then Liberty University and finally the University of Memphis, playing football at each school.

He continued his schooling by enrolling in The William Esper Studio in New York City, where he studied acting.

He also worked in the corporate world and was a prize fighter before finding a successful career in film, television, commercials, and even book covers. With over 70 credits to his name, Humphus shares that he still has much more ahead. For the past 9 years, Humphus has worked alongside friend and coworker Tanoai Reed, stunt doubling Dwayne Johnson on movies such as Furious 7, Jumanji, Jungle Cruise and most recently, Black Adam. His career as an actor includes appearances on Banshee, New Amsterdam, Law and Order, and most recently the iPhone 13 commercial and Jigsaw.

Humphus also works with the Lionheart Foundation in corporate engagement, channeling donations to serve the vital needs of the foundation. The Lionheart Foundation works alongside local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute child sex traffickers within major cities in the United States.

Humphus is a proud alumnus and supporter of GMC Prep School. He has committed his valuable time and resources over the years to benefit both the football and fine arts programs at GMC Prep, helping GMC Prep students to express themselves physically and artistically. We are so grateful for his commitment to his alma mater, and are very proud to call him a member of the GMC family.

Myles currently resides in New York City with his wife, Marina Rakic.

Monte Washburn JC 1975

The life of Major Monte Washburn (Ret) deeply reflects the Georgia Military College core values of “Duty, Honor, Country.”

He has displayed these values in both his service to the Nation and through his many achievements in the civilian sector.

Monte’s education includes a Bachelor of Science from Park University, a Master of Education from Boston University, a Master of Science from Columbia Pacific University, and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Wichita State University.

His academic pursuits were in the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence, and business. Monte is a certified Project Management Professional and a Distinguished Toastmaster as well.

Monte enlisted in the U.S. Army in November of 1977 to be part of the 1st Battalion, 75th Rangers. Afterwards he was assigned to the 2/21st Infantry Battalion. He had planned to leave at the completion of his enlisted contract but was encouraged to attended Officers Candidate School. He was then assigned to Armor branch and served with the 4th Battalion 68th Armor, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, and at Combat Developments for the Chemical Corps.

Monte feels that his most significant contribution during his military service was his work on the development of a new Nuclear Planning System for the NATO theater, with a NATO security clearance of Cosmic Top Secret ATOMAL. During his service, Monte was recognized for several distinguished achievements, to include the Meritorious Service Medal and Joint Services Commendation Medal. After the Gulf War, Monte separated from active duty and completed his military career in the Army Reserves.

Washburn is not shy when telling others that his GMC education prepared him for his immense success in his civilian career.

After leaving active duty he pursued a career in the information technology and computer science field, a field in which he has excelled greatly.

Monte’s impressive civilian career included time with Deloitte, Pizza Hut, Cargill, and Central Illinois Light Company. During this time he held various leadership positions to include project leader, manager, director, and vice president. In 1999, Monte started an information technology services company, securing a 10-million-dollar contract on the first day of business. His company, with over 50 employees, provided development projects and services to organizations including Ameren, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Boeing, Cessna, Lone Star Steakhouse and several agencies of the United States government.

In addition, Monte has shared his immense knowledge and experience with the next generation by teaching courses in computer science, math and business at the City College of Chicago, The University of Maryland, Boston University and Embry Riddle University.

Washburn is a proud GMC alumnus and is committed to helping the institution grow into the future. He has previously served on the GMC Alumni Association Board and looks forward to attending monthly gatherings for GMC Alumni in North Alabama.

Monte lives in Decatur, Alabama with his wife, Irina. They have one daughter, Alisa.

GMC celebrated its 2021 Alumni Award winners during Alumni Weekend in October.

The nine GMC alumni are representative of the fine character and countless acts of excellence displayed by the alumni and friends of GMC. Congratulations to these very worthy recipients!

Honorary Alumnus Award COACH BERT WILLIAMS The Honorary Alumnus Award is unique in that it is not given to an alumnus of GMC, but is given to an individual who has rendered exceptional and conspicuous service to GMC. This person is a model of integrity and stature and has demonstrated a continuing devotion to GMC and the values of the institution.

Bert Williams The 2021 GMC Honorary Alumnus Award was posthumously awarded to GMC Junior College Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Bert Williams. After a 23-year career at GMC, Williams retired in November 2020 as he battled cancer. Although we lost Coach Williams in August 2021 after a courageous fight, his years of exceptional service to GMC will forever live on within the GMC JC Football Program and in the hearts and lives of the student-athletes he served.

Coach Williams was a native of Augusta, GA, and graduated from Westside High School, and was a four-year letterman at Davidson College from 1986-1990. He began his coaching career at the University of Georgia, had a three-year stint as the offensive coordinator at Union College and came to GMC in 1994 as the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach for former head coach Robert Nunn.

Named GMC Head Football Coach and Athletic Director in 2000, Williams accumulated a record of 156-58 and led the program to have one of the country’s highest win percentages in NJCAA football. He led the Bulldogs to 10 NJCAA bowl games, a national championship in 2001, national championship game appearances in 2002 and 2013, and was named National Coach of the Year in 2001 (NJCFCA), 2002 (AFM/Schutt), and 2013 when he was named National Coach of the Year by both the AFCA and the NJCAA. Williams was inducted into the NJCAA Football Hall of Fame in 2010, the first active NJCAA coach to be so honored. He also served as the NJCAA Football Coaches Association president and the ACCFCA president. Williams was honored with the J.B. Hawkins Humanitarian Award given by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2021.

Williams led the growth of the GMC Athletic Department from one to nine very successful athletic programs. He was responsible for adding men’s and women’s soccer, coed rifle, men’s and women’s cross-country, men’s and women’s golf, and softball.

Each of GMC’s JC athletic programs has developed to positions of consistent, high-level success and have won multiple conference championships and competed at national championships.

Williams made a significant impact off the field as he oversaw facility improvements to the GMC soccer complex, the addition of the Mason Golf Performance Lab, the Kidd Health and Wellness Center, and the renovation of the Ruark Athletic Complex. Williams was instrumental in raising over $2.5 million in endowed scholarships and operating funds for GMC student-athletes over the years. He and his wife Cathy established the Bert and Cathy Williams Athletic Endowed Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to GMC student-athletes.

Perhaps most important to him, Coach Williams delivered on his primary mission to serve the student-athletes he devoted his life to. Under his guidance and leadership, over 430 student-athletes moved on to four-year schools, with 298 earning NCAA D1 scholarships and 37 playing for the NFL. The lessons Coach Williams taught on teamwork, perseverance, and character have no doubt inspired and impacted countless GMC alumni. Coach Williams is truly a GMC legend – a man who embodied servant-leadership and integrity throughout his professional career and personal life.

Bert was a dedicated husband to Catherine Ann Coffman of Atlanta, a teacher at GMC Prep School, and a proud father to son Parker (HS’15), and son Zach (HS’19).

Emerging Young Alumni Leader Award GMC Service Award 2LT GERARD DAVIS The Emerging Young Alumni Leader Award is given to a GMC alumnus who has graduated in the last 10 years and is no more than 35 years old. This individual has made an impact in one of the following areas: support to GMC, outstanding contributions to their profession, achievements that bring honor and a demonstration of service and commitment to their community.

MR. DUDLEY ROWE The GMC Service Award is given to GMC alumni or friends who have rendered special service to the school and their community through demonstrated involvement in campus and community organizations and activities.

This is the highest recognition given for outstanding service and volunteerism.

Gerard Davis JC 2017

Dudley Rowe Honorary Alumnus 2008

2LT Gerard Davis is a prominent young alumnus of the GMC Corps of Cadets who is making quite a mark in the world. As a high school student and JROTC Cadet at Dodge County High School in Eastman, GA, Davis decided to enlist in the Army National Guard to receive the State Service Scholarship. The State Service Scholarship Program is a merit-based and competitive student financial aid program that provides funding to cover the full cost of education for two years at Georgia Military College. Recipients incur an obligation to serve as a commissioned officer in the Georgia National Guard after graduation. This program enables outstanding Georgia students to attend Georgia Military College and then serve their state and country as officers in the Georgia National Guard.

2LT Davis attended basic training in Fort Sill, OK after graduating from high school in July 2015, and then went on to Advanced Individual Training in Fort Leonardwood, MO, where he trained as an 88M Transportation (Motor Transport Operator). Upon returning home in November 2015, Davis knew he wanted to continue with his education, and he started his journey in the GMC Corps of Cadets.

After graduating from the Corps of Cadets in the fall of 2017, 2LT Davis went on to attend Georgia Southern University, where he earned his BS in Supply Chain Management in December 2020. Davis, having been enlisted in the Georgia National Guard since 2015, knew that there was a high chance he would not live in Georgia due to the career field he had chosen. So, he commissioned in the Army Reserves as a 2LT in December 2020 so he could be more mobile in his military career. His current unit is in Kingwood, WV. In his civilian life, 2LT Davis currently works at Amazon as an Area Manager. 2LT Davis works at Amazon DRC1 in Richmond, VA, a delivery station that sorts, picks, and delivers Amazon packages.

2LT Davis is a brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporation, and enjoys speaking to youth through mentorship, community involvement, working out, and competing in body building. He plans to continue to advance his career at Amazon and create more ways to serve his community through his involvement in Omega Psi Phi. He speaks to local youth, motivating them to be the best they can be, stay in school, and have a career plan for their future. He also assists local coaches in training athletes to motivate them to pursue athletics at the next level.

2LT Davis is passionate about equipping high school students with the tools and mentorship they need to accomplish their goals. In May 2021, he awarded his first scholarship to a local high school student who aspires to further her education and career in the military. He has a goal to provide more scholarships to JROTC high school seniors who are interested in furthering their education and pursuing a military career.

2LT Davis lives in Chester, VA. He is married to Angie Davis, and has two stepdaughters, Mia and Lana.

Mr. Dudley Rowe is a shining example of how one can give of their time, talent, and treasure to generously serve an institution like Georgia Military College. Mr. Rowe was born and raised on his family farm in the southwest part of England. At age 16 he joined ECC, PLC, a large British international minerals and chemicals company, as a student engineer. This started a 45-year career that took him to all parts of the world.

He graduated as an electrical engineer from Plymouth Institute of Technology and received further education at Manchester University and other business schools. After graduation, he worked in several management positions in various parts of the world, living in England, Italy, and India before coming to the USA. His role expanded as the company grew and he was appointed to the Board of ECC International. Before his retirement as a senior executive, Rowe was promoted to EVP, responsible for all global operations. In this capacity he traveled extensively and was responsible for approximately 4,500 people in 20+ countries.

Since 1993, Rowe has been an integral part of the Georgia Military College Foundation, as well as a valued partner and friend to the institution at large. Throughout the years, he has served the Foundation on the Advisory Committee, Finance Committee, and the Development Committee. Rowe has also served as the second Vice Chair, and most notably as the Chairman of the GMC Foundation from 2011 through 2021, in addition to an advisory member for the GMC Board of Trustees.

Rowe’s impact on the GMC Foundation has been remarkable. He grew and restructured the Foundation Board of Trustees to 44 members geographically located across the U.S., all dedicated to the success of every GMC student. His efforts further aligned the Foundation with the College’s pillar of investing in the future of GMC. Rowe provided dedicated servant-leadership and executive oversight that saw the GMC Foundation’s net asset position grow by nearly 250% from $11.5 million to over $40 million during his tenure as Chairman. He was also instrumental in organizing a grants program for the Foundation and providing invaluable leadership at the strategic level.

During the difficulty and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rowe acted immediately, guiding the Foundation to make a significant contribution to student scholarships, allowing students to continue their education during challenging times.

Rowe and his wife, Jenny, established the Wright-Rowe Band Scholarship Endowment to benefit GMC Prep School students, demonstrating their deep appreciation of the education GMC provides. Rowe was named Honorary Alumnus in 2008, a recognition bestowed upon individuals who are not alumni of GMC, but who have rendered special or exceptional service to the school or to its Alumni Association. Upon Rowe’s retirement as Chairman of the GMC Foundation, he was named Chairman Emeritus, the first-ever to receive the recognition.

Mr. Rowe and Jenny have lived in Baldwin County since 1990. They have two children, Gary and Lisa, and two grandchildren who are GMC Prep School alumnae, Alexandra and Samantha.

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Community Service Award

Military Service Award

Military Service Award

The Community Service Award is given to a GMC alumnus who has demonstrated exemplary community service through long-term volunteering, having an impact on the quality of life for others, providing leadership and creativity in dealing with societal problems and serving as an inspiration to others.

The Military Service Award is given to a GMC Corps of Cadets alumnus who has rendered unusual and conspicuous service, heroic effort and action or service to their city, state or nation while bringing honor to GMC and the Corps of Cadets.

The Military Service Award is given to a GMC Corps of Cadets alumnus who has rendered unusual and conspicuous service, heroic effort and action or service to their city, state or nation while bringing honor to GMC and the Corps of Cadets.

MRS. AUTUMN ELLISON CHAPMAN

Autumn Chapman HS 1991 Autumn Ellison Chapman has dedicated her entire professional and personal life to serving others. Autumn attended Georgia Military College Prep School and is a proud graduate of the Class of 1991. Throughout her time at GMC Prep, Chapman served as a football manager. She represented the senior class on homecoming court and was crowned Prom Queen in 1991. Chapman then attended Georgia College and State University and was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority serving as Recording Secretary.

She graduated from GCSU with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in the spring of 1997.

Following her college graduation, Chapman embarked on a lifetime of service through her passion for education. She began her teaching career in the fall of 1997, teaching three-year olds at Baldwin County Head Start. She went on to teach special education at Baldwin High School, while also completing her master’s degree in special education in 2005. She then began teaching special education at Jones County High School, where she is still teaching today. Chapman teaches in the co-teaching setting in the English Language Arts Department. This year marks her 23rd year of teaching.

Chapman’s passion for children with special needs goes beyond the classroom. She currently is serving as the chairperson of the Jones County Special Olympics Board, which was established in 2004. At the time the Special Olympics was established in Jones County, she was teaching in the MOID classroom. Chapman soon became a certified coach and participated in Special Olympic Games across the state with her students. Leah Bodnarchuck, a fellow teacher in the MOID program, had the dream of starting a unified physical education class that would also be a part of the Special Olympics Program. Charles Gibson, principal of Jones County High School at the time, supported the dream, and it became reality in 2007. Chapman worked under Leah to help get the Unified program up and running, and she continues to serve as a coach for the program. In the spring of 2017, Chapman was nominated by Lauren Sheffield, Jones County Special Education Director, to receive the Special Education Impact Award. Autumn was nominated by her colleagues as Teacher of the Year for the Ninth Grade Academy in Jones County in 2017 as well.

In addition to her work with the special needs community, Chapman is dedicated to serving the Milledgeville community at large. She was a member of the Milledgeville Junior Women’s Club for several years. She also volunteered with the youth at First United Methodist Church for many years. Notably, Chapman has been a supporter and volunteer for the River of Life mission for 20 years. She started as a volunteer on a worksite, moved through the volunteer areas as needed, and she now serves as a River Girl and is the volunteer coordinator. River of Life normally has eight churches, from around Milledgeville and the state, gather in Milledgeville to paint and repair homes, build wheelchair ramps, and clean yards. GMC houses about 200 youth and counselors in GMC’s Baugh Barracks for this event. River of Life also has 100 adult volunteers who lead youth on the sites, serve meals, run the River barn, and do behind the scenes tasks each year.

Autumn’s husband, Steve, is a forester and their daughter Millie Gray is a member of the GMC Prep Class of 2025.

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COL (RET) PAUL SCOTT DRURY

Paul Drury JC 1988 COL Paul Scott Drury (Ret) stands above the crowd not only in word but in action as well. This GMC alumnus has dedicated his life to serving our country, and over the years has excelled as a proven leader in a variety of different positions. Throughout his military career, he has consistently exemplified the GMC ideals of “Duty, Honor, Country.”

COL Drury enlisted in the Army Reserve when he was 17 years old. He began his GMC journey in 1986 as a member of the Corps of Cadets. While a Cadet, he served as Cadet Company Commander. He graduated from GMC and was commissioned in 1988. Over the next three years, he served at GMC as the Deputy Commandant until he departed for military service.

COL Drury holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the State University of New York. COL Drury also went on to earn a Master of Science in Computer Resource Information Management from Webster University, a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Air Force War College, and a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, with a focus on Adversarial Denial and Deception analysis and media manipulation methodologies and response.

COL Drury is an executive-level leader with more than 33 years of national security and military intelligence experience.

He is also a recognized expert in foreign policy, strategic intelligence, operational planning, and the coordination with, and integration of, community-based military reserve forces of more than 200,000 soldiers and civilians. He served in Special Operations, Information Operations, Psychological Operations, as a Legislative Liaison, and was a credentialed Counterintelligence Special Agent.

COL Drury has held multiple senior positions supporting United States National Security. As the Director for Legislative Affairs for Defense and Intelligence operations at the White House for the National Security Council, he was recognized for his geo-political expertise in addressing issues with North Korea, China, and Russia. These issues included bilateral negotiations on a nation-state nuclear program, state-influence technology vendors, and incident attribution of cyber operations concerning the 2016 Presidential Election. COL Drury also led operational and planning efforts among multiple USG agencies in crisis response, science and technology initiatives, and declassification coordination.

COL Drury has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Haiti, and multiple other locations globally.

After retiring as a Colonel from the United States Army in 2018, he has led government affairs, business development and strategic partnership efforts for cutting edge technology companies specializing in artificial intelligence, blockchain, decentralized finance, and cryptocurrency.

COL Drury is an active supporter of various Veterans organizations and activities, is a dedicated alumnus, and gives of his time and talent by providing mentorship opportunities for GMC Cadets.

COL Drury lives in Virginia with his wife, Dr. Sherry Schnake. Together they have three daughters, Fia, Anna, and Allie, and one son, Izaak.

MAJ DERICK TAYLOR

Derick Taylor JC 2000 MAJ Derick Taylor’s success while a member of the GMC JC Corps of Cadets was exemplary. He attended GMC with an ROTC scholarship from 1998-2000 and received his commission in 2000.

Taylor’s GMC accomplishments are many. He served as Regimental Commander from 1999-2000, was President of the Student Honor Council and Student Government, was an editor of the student newspaper, was a member of the GMC Drill Team, and even served as announcer for GMC junior college football games. He was the very first recipient of the Order of the Centurion medal, in addition to receiving the George C. Marshall Leadership Award, the Sinclair Milner Award at ROTC Advanced Camp in 1999, and the Superior Cadet Decoration Award in 2000.

He credits the strong foundation he received at GMC to giving him the best possible start in life. GMC offered him immense opportunities to participate, lead, and thrive as a member of the Corps of Cadets, and most importantly, learn how to work with people. Witnessing the strength created through camaraderie during his time at GMC was foundational in his understanding that people are the most important aspect of an organization. Above all, “Duty, Honor, Country” was the first of many codes MAJ Taylor would subscribe to in his adult life and throughout his time as a Soldier.

That noble higher purpose he learned and embraced at GMC has served him well throughout his military career.

Since commissioning in 2000, MAJ Taylor has embarked on an impressive 20+ year military career. He is still serving in the U.S. Army, as a MAJ / O-4, though he has had the unique opportunity to serve across all three components of the Army (USAR, ARNG, and RA). Over the course of almost 24 years, MAJ Taylor has served as an Infantryman, Human Resource Manager, and Special Forces Officer. He is currently deployed as the Deputy Operations Officer for a Counterterrorism Task Force in Qatar.

MAJ Taylor has deployed worldwide in support of National Defense and Counterterrorism activities to Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Jordan, Turkey, Tunisia, Qatar, and Djibouti. He has also completed foreign assignments in Germany, South Korea, Jamaica, and Estonia.

Taylor’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Combat Infantrymen’s Badge, Special Forces Tab, Master Military Freefall Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Basic Recruiter’s Badge, and Career Counselor’s Badge.

In addition to serving his country, MAJ Taylor has prioritized volunteering with community service and outreach programs, going as far back as his introduction to community service at GMC with Habitat for Humanity, and continued efforts with the Wounded Warrior Foundation, Special Forces Foundation, and Green Beret Foundation. He is now a member of the Board for the Military Freefall Association. Each of these veteran-oriented non-profit organizations provides services and opportunities to warriors who have been injured, physically or mentally, during our nation’s conflicts. MAJ Taylor also maintains professional instructional ratings with both the United States Parachutists Association and the International Body Flight Association.

MAJ Taylor has one son, Jonathan, who recently enlisted in the TXARNG as an Infantryman.

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Georgia Military College celebrated its second Military Heritage Weekend in April, honoring GMC alumni military men and women that serve our country.

A highlight of Military Heritage Weekend was the induction of Dr. James Baugh and COL Tom Torrance into the GMC Hall of Heroes. COL Torrance and his family, as well as the family of the late Dr. Baugh, celebrated this special honor with a private luncheon in the Old Capitol Legislative Chamber, followed by the formal induction during the Military Honors Parade on Grant Parade. The GMC Hall of Heroes pays tribute to alumni of the GMC Corps of Cadets who have demonstrated extraordinary service to our nation while bringing honor to Georgia Military College. This is the highest recognition for an alumnus of the GMC Corps of Cadets.

Dr. James Baugh and COL Tom Torrance are true American heroes. Their service and sacrifice for their country has made them worthy of this honorable distinction. Through lessons of leadership and courage taught at Georgia Military College, Dr. Baugh and COL Torrance fought bravely in service to our Nation. We are blessed by these two alumni of GMC who returned to their beloved city of Milledgeville and alma mater of Georgia Military College after their years of service at home and overseas in our U.S. Army.

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DR. JAMES BAUGH

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Mrs. Beegee Baugh and COL Tom Torrance at the Hall of Heroes 2022 luncheon. Mrs. Baugh accepted the honor on behalf of Dr. James Baugh, a 2022 inductee.

During the weekend, GMC unveiled two new plaques on GMC’s Milledgeville campus. GMC celebrated one unveiling in the Torrance Lobby at the Prep School Annex. COL and Mrs. Thomas G. Torrance (USA, Ret.) have sponsored the lower lobby of the Prep School Annex in honor and memory of all members of the Torrance family who attended GMC or served on staff.

GMC also celebrated the Baker Family plaque unveiling in the Old Capitol Guard Battalion Headquarters. This new naming opportunity will provide continued support for the Old Capitol Guard Drill Team Commanders’ Endowment which provides a scholarship for a Junior College Corps of Cadets Drill Team member. This endowment was established by LJ & CJ Baker in 2018 and they continue to support it.

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The Georgia Military College Hall of Heroes pays tribute to an alumnus of the GMC Corps of Cadets who has demonstrated extraordinary service to our nation while bringing honor to Georgia Military College. This is the highest recognition for an alumnus of the Corps of Cadets. Nominations will be vetted by a selection committee and inductees will be honored in the spring during Military Heritage Weekend.

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Member of the Corps of Cadets (Prep 9-12 grade and/or Junior College) Earned a diploma from GMC Prep and/or an Associate Degree from GMC* Served the nation in one of the Armed Services Distinguished self through demonstrated actions in service to our nation. *Degrees earned through the Reverse Transfer Initiative fulfill this requirement.

NOMINATIONS: To submit a nomination online please visit alumni.gmc.edu and choose Hall of Heroes Nomination Form from the Alumni drop down menu. To submit a nomination via email, please send to Craig Portwood at cportwood@gmc.edu. This should include the nominator's name and contact info as well as the nominee's name and GMC affiliation. Please submit a comprehensive narrative detailing why this nominee should be considered for the GMC Hall of Heroes. Provide as much detail as possible as the nominations are considered for induction. Nominations will remain open throughout the year and will be considered for the 2024 induction.

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LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT SERIES SPEAKERS

Jim Murray, Director, U.S. Secret Service

1LT Jaylan Mobley speaking to cadets

The Georgia Military College Corps of Cadets Leader Engagement Series features alumni and special guests who selflessly return to their alma mater to share personal experiences and professional wisdom to support the Corps’ current cadets.

GMC alumni Leader Engagement Series speakers and their speech topics during the 2021-2022 academic year included: Mr. John Melvin, Assistant Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Oct. 6, 2021 — "Joining the Work Force" CSM Jonathan F. Napier, GMC Prep School ROTC CSM Nov. 10, 2021 — "Overcoming Adversity to Succeed" Lt Gen (Ret) Jeff Remmington, Retired AF LtGen Dec. 8, 2021 — "Becoming Successful at the Highest Levels" CAPT William Thompson, Member of Falcon Foundation Jan. 14, 2022 — "Leading with Integrity" LTC (Ret) Robert (Bob) Yingling (JC'76) Retired Army/ Civ Consultant Jan. 9, 2022 — "Leaders - and How they Develop Trust" Rear Admiral William G. Kelly, CGA Superintendent Feb. 4, 2022 — "Leadership Experiences"

Mr. Jim Murray, Director of U.S. Secret Service Feb. 18, 2022 — “Putting Yourself in Place to Accept Greater Levels of Responsibility” MG Johnny Davis, Commanding General, US Army Cadet Command Feb. 24, 2022 — "Embracing What GMC Teaches to Bring Success" COL (Ret) Nelson Kraft, SVP, Executive Director, GMC Main Campus, Mar. 2, 2022 — "Operation Anaconda" Cadet Heath McDonald, (JC'21) AF Academy Cadet Mar. 23, 2022 — "How GMC Sets the Stage for Success"

COL (Ret) Chris Short, (JC'74) Retired COL USA Apr. 20, 2022 — "Leadership Experiences as I Gained Responsibility" LTC (Ret) Donald and Mrs. Rhymer, Retired AF Officer Apr. 27, 2022 — "Transitioning to Civilian Work"

BG (Ret) Rick McCabe (JC'74) Retired Army Brigadier General Feb. 9, 2022 — “Owning Your Life"

COL Antwan Dunmyer, Ranger School Commander May 19, 2022 — "Confidence in Self"

1LT Jaylen Mobley (JC'18) NASA Intern Feb. 16, 2022 — "Opportunities after GMC"

BG (Ret) Jonathan McColumn (JC'84) Retired Army Brigadier

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PASS IN REVIEW Students, faculty and staff at Georgia Military College have been fortunate to meet and learn from many distinguished speakers during the 2021-2022 academic year.

They served an important role sharing words of wisdom with cadets, special guests, and at parades.

MSG Howard “Max” Mullen Jr., USA (Ret) Captain William "T" Thompson, JD, CSP Dr. Christopher L. Markwood Past President and CEO USAF Academy’s Association of Graduates (AOG) MLK DAY CEREMONY January 14, 2022

Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee VETERAN'S DAY November 11, 2021

Ms. Priscilla M. Adams

GMC Warner Robins Campus Director MOTHER'S DAY May 6, 2022

President, Columbus State University ACADEMIC HONORS March 25, 2022

Maj Gen Thomas F. Grabowski Commander, Georgia Air National Guard MEMORIAL DAY May 13, 2022

Renowned Speakers Address Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies GMC celebrated graduates from across the state as they embarked on a new chapter in life with an Associate or Bachelor of Applied Science degree, or as a Second Lieutenant in the United

Ms. Venus Morris Griffin Augusta Campus May 21, 2022

Mr. Richard Woods Global Online Leadership College June 3, 2022

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States Army. To prepare them for this new journey, GMC graduates were encouraged and inspired by some of the top leaders in various fields at their commencement ceremonies. Speakers for GMC’s campuses were:

LTG William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret) Mr. Danny Arencibia GMC ROTC Commissioning Columbus Campus May 27, 2022 June 1, 2022

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins Campuses June 11, 2022

Ms. FeFe Handy Fairburn, Fayetteville, Stone Mountain, Madison and Zebulon Campuses June 18, 2022

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Mark Shreve (HS '77) was recently named Commander for the American Legion Department of Georgia! It consists of 40,000+ members in 223 American Legion Posts throughout the state. The American Legion is the largest Veterans Service Organization in the state. Mark has been a member of the American Legion for 14 years and served his community at Post 189 in Harris County. Shreve has served at all levels of the organization and has received awards both nationally and at the local level. He is the first Harris County resident to become Commander in the 103-year history of the American Legion Department of Georgia. Mark attended GMC Prep School his sophomore, junior, and for half of his senior year. He also earned degrees from West Virginia University, Saint Leo University and the National American Legion College. He retired from the United States Army at Fort Benning, Georgia in 2001 and immediately went to work for Aflac World Wide Headquarters in Columbus, GA. He retired from Aflac in 2020.

1991

1SG Larry Swint (JC '91) retired after 20 years of service to the Corps of Cadets at GMC. He provided mentoring and guidance to thousands of cadets who walked through the gates of GMC while working here.

1SG Swint started his career at GMC in April 2002 and continued his duties as the night TAC until last week, when he sang his last cadence with the cadets during his retirement remarks at a special ceremony planned by the Commandant’s Office. 1SG Swint has seen many cadets come and go and has provided excellent guidance to elevate their character to what GMC teaches, “Character Above All.” He will be sorely missed in the Commandant’s Office and at GMC.

2004

LTC Matt Pitts (JC '04) recently celebrated his promotion ceremony aboard the USS Missouri, on the historic deck where Japan formally surrendered on September 2, 1945. MG Reg Neal (JC '89) hosted the ceremony. LTC Pitts and MG Neal were both commissioned at GMC as 2LTs in the Field Artillery branch. MG Neal served with

LTC Pitts in the 1-118th FA during their 2009-2010 deployment to Afghanistan. LTC Pitts is now stationed at Fort Shafter in Hawaii with MG Neal.

2005

Shannon Harper (HS '05), (JC ‘08) is now working as a cardiovascular nurse practitioner at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, where his duties include treating patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Providing care to those from his own community means a great deal to Shannon.

“The most gratifying thing is seeing that patient come in the ER with an acute illness and then seeing them able to recover and leave through the front door and being discharged. Just seeing the process from the start to the end, that’s the most gratifying thing about the recovery,” he shared.

Khadija Hill (HS '05) was recently promoted to Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations at Johns Hopkins University. In this role, Khadija will lead the development and alumni relations programs, providing strategic vision, fostering new partnerships, and strengthening the close and invaluable ties with global alumni, friends, and benefactors of Johns Hopkins. She is also the recipient of the Johns Hopkins Development and Alumni Relations Executive Excellence Award for her leadership and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion through philanthropy. Prior to her promotion, Khadija served as the interim associate dean, adeptly guiding the development team and exceeding their 2021 fiscal year fundraising of $17.5M by 25%. Khadija has a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Troy University and graduated with her bachelor’s degree from The University of Georgia.

Advisement Center at Georgia State University's Perimeter College campus. In this position, he is directly responsible for working with incoming freshmen to help build their academic plans and discuss pathways and future career goals. CT is a new GMC Alumni Association Board member and his wife, Joelle (JC '07), is the Director of Staff for Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell, IV, USA (Ret.), President of Georgia Military College. CT and Joelle have one son, Parker.

Ashley Moore (HS '07) After graduating from GMC Prep, Ashley earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia State University as well as her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of West Georgia. In 2019, Ashley was recognized with Georgia State University’s prestigious 40 Under 40 Award for her philanthropic work in her local Las Vegas community as well as her home state of Georgia. For more than 5 years, Ashley has been a noteworthy saleswoman within the medical device space where she has been recognized for her success within Gastroenterology and more recently – Cardiac Rhythm Heart Failure with Medtronic. In 2021, Ashley was recognized as one of Medtronic’s Top 100 CRM Sales Reps and was also praised multiple times for exceeding growth expectations while achieving high satisfaction from physicians and patients alike. Ashley is a Nevada-state certified Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate where she volunteers regularly at SafeNest, the largest DV advocacy program in the state. In her spare time, Ashley is an author, a multi-published model having walked in New York Fashion Week and manages a food and travel blog that documents her international travels which includes some of her best food finds.

Chris Couch (HS '07) is joining the staff of the University of Florida football team as GameChanger Coordinator, a new position created by Florida’s incoming Head Coach Billy Napier.

2007

Charles “CT” Trumbo (JC ‘07) recently accepted a position in the University

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ClassNotes After graduating from GMC Preparatory School, Chris coached at GMC Junior College from 2007-2008. Couch spent the 2021 season with Napier at Louisiana as UL’s special teams coordinator and the director of quality control and analytics.

2013

Colby Smith (HS '13) married Katie Zell on June 12th at Heartwood Acres in Eatonton, GA. Colby is a Physical Therapy Assistant at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon and Katie works at Middle Georgia Eye Care and Associates. They are currently living in Milledgeville, GA.

2018

GMC is proud of these three Prep School alums, who chose to serve their country. Derek Hayles (HS '18) is currently deployed to Kosovo and was promoted to Sergeant.

Will Deason (HS '22) (pictured at right) is at Fort Jackson, SC undergoing Basic Combat Training. He will return for his senior year as a member of the Georgia Army National Guard.

Ethan May (HS '22) enlisted in the US Navy.

He will enter the active Navy as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate.

2020 2015

Makayla Harrison Hayes (HS '15) and Andrew Hayes (JC '17) welcomed a baby boy into their family. Harrison Kent Hayes was born on June 7th. In addition to being a GMC Prep alumna, Makayla teaches 2nd grade Math, Science, and Social Studies at GMC Prep School.

Triston Carter (JC ‘20) has been named the top College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduate at Valdosta State University (VSU).

She is an alumna of GMC’s Valdosta campus, Class of 2020. Triston is the recipient of the Spring 2022 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at VSU, presented to a high-performing graduating student in each of VSU’s six colleges.

Rebekah Veatch Panlilio (HS '15), (JC ‘16) and Aaron Panlilio recently welcomed into the world their baby girl. Ruth Eloise Panlilio was born on April 15, 2022. Baby Ruth is the namesake of her maternal great grandma, Ruth Veatch. Her middle name is after her great grandma's best friend, Ms. Eloise. Both of these ladies were examples of extraordinary women in Rebekah's life, and though they are gone, she knows that the best parts of both of them will continue to live on in baby Ruth.

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GMC alumna Betty Jo Dunn stopped by GMC Prep School for a tour of Jenkins Hall, the renovated building where she attended grammar school. She brought along several pieces of memorabilia, including her grammar school diploma from 1946, to show GMC Elementary School Assistant Principal Allen Simmons. Pictured (left to right), Ms. Dunn, her granddaughter, Kaylie Harding (HS '16), LTC Allen Simmons, and Whitley Dunn (HS '16).

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“Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men.”

-- Quintus Ennius

COL William “Bill” Harrington HS 1937 July 12, 2021

Ralph Withrow, Jr. HS 1967 September 19, 2021

Daniel Berman HS 1953 December 7, 2021

Benjamin Franklin Hodges, Jr. HS 1972 February 16, 2022

Russell “Bucky” Brunson, Jr. HS 1950 July 23, 2021

Edward Yancey Walker, III HS 1948 September 22, 2021

LTG Charles B. Eichelberger JC 1955 December 27, 2021

Howard B. Underwood, Jr. HS 1961 February 17, 2022

Kevin Torrance HS 1979 July 30, 2021

John H. Flathman JC 1962 October 1, 2021

W. Rhett Harrison HS 1970 January 6, 2022

Robert Barry Franklin JC 1970 March 1, 2022

Antonio Esquivel HS 1953 August 1, 2021

COL Johnnie F. Foreman, Jr. JC 1952 October 3, 2021

LCDR John W. Overstreet, Jr., USN (Ret.) HS 1957 January 14, 2022

David S. Sheppard HS 1987, JC 1989 March 8, 2022

Bert Williams Former GMC JC Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach Honorary Alumnus 2021 August 2, 2021

Dwayne Morgan HS 1979 October 11, 2021

COL Charles “Ed” Madden Former GMC Employee August 5, 2021

Daniel R. Simpson JC 2006 November 4, 2021

Deanna Darity JC 2001 September 2, 2021 Jerry McRee Former GMC Board of Trustees September 7, 2021 John E. “Buddy” Martin JC 1954 September 9, 2021

Andy Watkins HS 2017 October 19, 2021

George A. Smith HS 1962 November 5, 2021 Louise Pursley Former GMC Employee November 11, 2021

Charles “Danny” Stow, HS 1962, JC 1964 January 20, 2022 James W. Richey HS 1947, JC 1950 January 22, 2022 Charles “CV” Schoof JC 1964 January 26, 2022 William Asbury Stembridge HS 1948, JC 1951 January 31, 2022 Dr. Bruce Brumfield Milledgeville Adjunct Professor February 5, 2022

William “Jerry” Wilcoxon JC 1958 March 9, 2022 Henry Power HS 1973, JC 1974 March 17, 2022 Richard “Boo” Mullins, Jr. JC 1981 April 23, 2022 Ronald W. McCallister HS 1970 May 25, 2022

Hobert R. Fennell JC 1961 June 19, 2022

Lloyd Inman Hodges, Sr. JC 1950 November 13, 2021

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