A Message From The Heart
Greetings from the Alumni Office! This past year has been one of the most exciting years in the history of the Alumni Office, and I thank each of you for your support and generosity. Because of your support, we awarded more scholarships than ever this fall to outstanding, well-deserving students.
As I am sure you have heard, this is a critical time for higher education. Economic conditions are at the lowest point they have been in several years. Institutions of higher learning across the nation are facing severe budget cuts. Georgia Southwestern is no exception. With the loss of equipment funds, printing and publication monies, as well as personnel, Georgia Southwestern is now facing a most difficult and challenging year.
As a result of these severe budget cuts, which have been mandated by the Board of Regents, the AEOLIAN will not be published again until the Spring/Summer issue in July, 1992. Communications to each of you will be in other formats until then. Until that time, please know that I welcome your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and input.
We are going to need the help of
each of you more than ever if we are to continue to meet the increased demand for scholarship funds. These scholarship funds will help attract outstanding students, increase our enrollment, and maintain the overall excellence of Georgia Southwestern.
We appreciate your loyal support, which is evident in your enthusiastic participation in the Annual Alumni Luncheon, Alumni Weekend, Homecoming, and the many other campus events which you have attended. I look forward to more of you returning to campus to share memories and gain new experiences. The depth of alumni involvement is commendable. Southwestern is a direct reflection of the people who pass through its doors. Your dreams are our dreams, and your continued support is essential to the future growth and quality of your alma mater.
With warm regards,
Liz Smith, Director Alumni Affairs
1991
Volume 13, Number 3
EDITOR
Liz Smith
ART DIRECTOR
Gisele McCauley
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Liz Smith
Stan Thaxton
Georgianne J. Thornburgh
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Charles Plant, Creative Services
Andy Shivers, Modem Studios
Stan Thaxton
GEORGIA
William H. Capitan, President
Dr. A. Gatewood Dudley, Chair, man, GSW Foundation
B. Tucker Rush, Jr., President, Southwestern Alumni Association
Ron Oyer, Director, College Relations
Liz Smith, Director, Alumni Affairs
Alumni Profile
Spotlight On Tim Dupree
When Tim Dupree got his first job immediately following his graduation from Georgia Southwestern College in 1969, he was convinced he was on his way to bigger and better things. Convinced, that is, until the day his boss came to him and said the company brass just didn't think he had what it took to be a salesman. It was the first, and last, time Dupree would ever hear those words.
Today, Dupree is a top salesman and sales manager for Data Supplies, Inc. in Byron, Georgia. DSI is a major manufacturer and distributor of computer forms, business cards, and other business supplies. Dupree, who has been with the company for 20 years, has been named one of the top salespeople 15 times and has billed over $1 million in sales for seven of the past eight years.
DSl's attitude towards its salespeople, Dupree says, is a big part of why he has been so successful. "DSI has become the largest business and computer forms company in the United States with a very simple philosophy: they allow their salespeople total autonomy and PAGE TWO
flexibility, and they make sure that the people who do the selling make the .largest salaries. That's a great incentive."
DSI was founded by two men: Tony Rich and Jim Combee. Rich, who hired Dupree and became a close friend, passed away at the age of 48, the victim of a brain tumor. When Dupree speaks of Rich, it is with great fondness. "Tony was, quite simply, a tremendous individual. He thought big in everything he did. He had so many hopes and dreams. His death was a huge loss for this company and the world." To honor the memory of his friend, Dupree decided to establish the Cavender-Rich Memorial Scholarship at Southwestern. The scholarship is awarded to a high school student from Macon or Peach County who demonstrates academic promise and the need for financial assistance.
The Cavender half of the scholarship is dedicated to Dupree's maternal grandmother, Ida Cavender. She, too, was a great influence on his life. "The thing I remember about my grandmother is that she always
remembered the little things; she never forgot a birthday or an anniversary. She gave so much of herself to others." The scholarship, Dupree says, is meant to represent what these two most important people did in their lives. "These are the kind of people who get little attention, but do so many important things and definitely made great impressions on me personally."
Southwestern, Dupree says, was also a part of his past which has helped him be successful in the business world. "GSW is a great college community," he says. "The people in the community of Americus and Sumter County work together to make things better for the students at the college." As evidence of this fact, he points to the many Sumter County businessmen who took a chance on a young college student in the 1960' s. Dupree lists each of the men he worked for while he was at Southwestern: Riley McMath; Kyle Tindol; Johnny Fagley; Carlus Gay; Hulme Kinnebrew; Buford Reese; Ralph Kiker; and Bill McCall, former owner of the Varsity Restaurant in Americus. "There's no telling how THE AEOLIAN
many college students have worked their way through GSW while working at the Varsity," Dupree says, smiling as he recalls the taste of one of those great Varsity hot dogs.
After college, and the job which ended with him being told he probably wasn't right for sales, Dupree decided to teach for a while. He taught mathematics at Southland Academy in Americus and then taught in the Webster County School System before he left to join OSI. Teaching, Dupree says, was something he greatly enjoyed. "Dedicated teachers who really want to teach young people are the greatest gifts in the world," he says. And, he admits, the thought of teaching again someday has crossed his mind. "I love watching young people learn and explore new ideas."
When asked about his ideas on .business, Dupree says the key to being a great salesperson is to put the customer first at all times. "There are times when I think colleges should offer a degree that teaches potential salespeople humility and how to be humble, as well as how to listen to what the customer tells them." On a more basic level, Dupree says the key to being good at anything is to always observe the Golden Rule. "You have to treat people well and have a good heart. You can never lose if you follow through on what your heart tells you."
In addition to his position at OSI, Dupree is also a shrewd investor. The farm he bought several years ago along Interstate 75 in Byron is now the same property that surrounds the Peach
Outlet Mall.
Despite his success as a businessman, an investor, a collector of classic cars, an aviator, and an integral part of the community, Dupree is quick to give others credit. "The support of others, especially a spouse, and your family, is absolutely vital. The tremendous peace of mind that gives me makes all of the other that much easier."
And, Dupree is also quick to note, success is not just about dollars and cents; the old bottom line. "Everyone defines it (success) individually," he says. "But to me, success means having accomplished the things you've set out to do and also helped others along the way. Success is about giving back to the world, and to the good Lord, some of what has been given to you."
In addition to his many business activities, Dupree is also a collector of classic cars.
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Tradition, and respect for it, Dupree says, are things he learned as a child. "My parents believed in the importance of education, hard work, respect for tradition, your elders, and, above all, honesty. Moral principles are important, both in one's personal life and in business." Dupree smiles again. "I guess it's true that you always return to your roots."
For the next generation of businesspeople, Dupree offers some sound advice: "Never forget that what people make, or have, is not really important. What is important is to be the best at whatever you do, no matter what it is. And, above all, to give something back."
And whatever became of the company that told him he wasn't meant to be a salesman? "They're still around," he says. "What that proves is that if you believe in yourself, nothing can keep you from making your dreams come true."
DATE/DAY - OPPONENT
November
13/Wed. - USSR Basketball Team
20/Wed. - Edward Waters
23/Sat. - Ft. Valley State
27/Wed. - Univ. Auburn/Montgomery
29-30 - Ricky Williams Classic
Friday - (29: Morris Brown vs. GSW at 7 p.m.)
Saturday - (30: Clark Atlanta vs. GSW at9 p.m.)
December
9/Mon. - Talledaga College
.13-14 - Times-Recorder Classic
Friday - (13: Tuskegee Univ. vs. West Georgia at 5:45 p.m.)
Friday - (13: Albany State vs. GSW at 9:15 p.m.)
Saturday- (14: Albany State vs. West Georgia at 5:45 p.m.)
Saturday - (14: Tuskegee Univ. vs. GSW at 9:15 p.m.)
16/Mon. - Georgia College
January
4/Sat - Life College
6/Mon. - Southern Tech
9/Thur. - LaGrange College
11/Sat. - North Georgia
13/Mon. - Brewton Parker
16/Thur. - Berry College
18/Sat. - Shorter College
20/Mon. - Kennesaw College
25/Sat. - Clayton State
27/Mon. -Southern Tech
February
1/Sat. - North Georgia
3/Mon. - Georgia College
5/Wed. - LaGrange College
8/Sat. - Shorter College
12/Wed. - Life College
15/Sat. - Brewton Parker
17/Mon. - Kennesaw College
19/Wed. - Berry College
22/Sat. - Clayton State College
24/Mon. - T alledaga College
27/Thur. - Univ. Auburn/Montgomery
29/Sat. - Ft. Valley State
March
7/Sat. - District 25 Tournament 1st Rnd.
9/Mon. - District 25 T ourn. 2nd Rnd.
11/Wed. - District 25 Tourn. Champ. 17-23 - NAIA National Championship
SITE/llME
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Ft. Valley, GA - 8:00 p.m.
Montgomery, AL - 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta, GA - 7:30 p.m.
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HOME
Head Coach: Glenn Duhon
Assistant Coaches: Mike Moore, Trey Godwin
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Dahlonega, GA - 8:00 p.m.
Mt. Vernon, GA - 8:00 p.m.
Rome, GA - 8:00 p.m.
Rome, GA - 8:00 p.m.
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Marietta, GA - 7:30 p.m.
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Milledgeville, GA - 7:30 p.m. LaGrange, GA- 7:30 p.m.
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Marietta, GA- 7:30 p.m.
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Kennesaw, GA- 8:00 p.m.
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Morrow, GA- 7:30 p.m.
Talledaga, AL - 7:30 p.m.
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1991 Award Goes To Dr. Johnson
Dr. Thomas R. Johnson, GSW Professor of Sociology, was awarded the 1991 Excellence and Commitment to Teaching Award at the June commencement ceremonies.
Johnson joined the Southwestern faculty in 197 6 as an associate Professor of Sociology. He holds B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from Kansas State College and earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Oklahoma State University.
Prior to joining the GSW faculty, Johnson was an associate professor at West Texas State University and Mississippi State University.
Recently named "Favorite Professor" in a survey conducted by the GSW student newspaper, The Sou'wester, students who nominated Johnson for the annual faculty award cited his ability to teach young people to "observe, appreciate, and better understand others," as the main reason he was deserving of this honor.
"When I think of the word 'professor' and all it implies," one student said, "the person who comes to mind, and best reflects what a professor should be, is Dr. Johnson."
We salute Dr. Johnson for the inspiration of his academic perspective, his ability to relate to and challenge students, and his commitment to Southwestern.
Outstanding Student
Carl Threatt, Jr. personifies the familiar maxim that "anything is possible if you want it badly enough, and you're willing to work for it."
Threatt, who will graduate from Southwestern in December with a degree in acounting and a sterling 3. 72 grade point average, says his many accomplishments are the result not only of hard work, but also good advice and positive reinforcement he has received from teachers and mentors along the way.
As a freshman at Sumter County High School in Americus, Threatt got actively involved in the Upward Bound program. "I got into Upward Bound because I heard it was good preparation for college. Upward Bound was a real turning point for me academically. I learned how to succeed in all things, and that prepared me for college."
A high school teacher, Mrs. Mary Comer ( wife of GSW professor Reggie Comer), also convinced a young Carl that he could do anything he set his mind to. "Mrs. Comer taught me Spanish at Sumter County High, and I remember she had a sign on the wall of the classroom. It said, 'Strive for Excellence'." Threatt adopted the words as his personal motto in all phases of his life. "I kind of consider that to be my theme in everything I do. I always strive for excellence."
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When he arrived at GSW, Threatt once again got involved in a program which would help him achieve academic excellence. "The Student Support Services program gave me a lot of help," he says. "It was a natural transition from Upward Bound to the Student Support Services program."
Becoming a resident assistant at one of the GSW dorms was also a · great learning experience, Threatt says. "Being an R.A. did wonders for my leadership skills. It helped me develop confidence in my ability to lead others and help those who needed help."
Along with the steady support
of the GSW Leaming Center, his growing confidence as a student and a young man as a result of being an R.A., Threatt says Cooperative Education and Placement is a program he is most thankful for. "I learned about co-op in high school and realized that work-related experience would make me more attractive to employers when I graduated. Mrs. Ora Jane Sawyer ( then Director of Co-Op and Placement), helped lead me in the right direction and find a co-op job which would compliment my interest in accounting." That co-op job, with the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, has led to a standing offer for a full-time job when Threatt graduates in December. "The experience I got as a result of my co-op job speaks for itself," he says. "The job helped me learn • how to meet deadlines and polish my work ethic."
As for the future, Threatt says he wants to be the best Supply System Analyst the Marine Corps Logistics Base has ever had and then work toward becoming a certified public accountant. "My dream is to get my C.P.A. license, work for a Big 8 accounting firm, and eventually own my own accounting firm." As if that wasn't THE AEOLIAN
enough, Threatt says he also has plans to start work on his master's degree in accounting soon.
When asked what advice he would give to students considering college or having trouble deciding what career is right for them, Threatt once again points to the importance of on~the~job training. "I would encourage every student to get involved with the Cooperative Education program as early as possible. In today's job market, you need more than just a degree; millions of people have degrees. What you need is solid work experience. People have a tendency to think, 'Well, I'll worry about that tomorrow, 1 but that kind of procrastination will kill you."
Meanwhile, Carl Threatt, Jr. will be knocking them dead everywhere he goes; with a combination of his incredible intellect, his humble manner, and a drive to succeed in everything he does.
J. Fred Power: A Student's Perspective
What made students manipulate their schedules and try again and again to get into his classes? What made students take a course they didn't really need just to be in one of Mr. J. Fred Power's classes?
"Class, what words of wisdom do you have for me today?" he would ask, as if he were the student and we the teachers. He arrived in the classroom early, eager to begin. Mr. Fred's appearance made us feel relaxed: long,sleeved plaid shirt, rolled,up cuffs, cotton trousers, and loafers. His hair was beautiful: thick and white and always attractively styled.
We responded to roll call by reading a proverb, quote, or telling something significant that had happened to us. "Good," "Thank you" or "How do you feel about that statement?" were typical remarks from Mr. Fred. Occasionally, this took valuable teaching time from him. He didn't care; he was learning from us. This connection with the students is what made them try to get in his classes. It was this connection that brought him out of retirement to teach classes in speech on a fill,in basis. There wasn't any Power struggle between the students and teacher. We were all adults; students and THE AEOLIAN
teacher exchange respect. Mr. Fred didn't embarrass or belittle students. A perfect example is the demonstrative speech Jenny Dove gave on how to bake chocolate chip cookies. Jenny read the recipe out loud to the class, carefully measured the ingredients, poured them into a bowl, and mixed vigorously. Several students started whispering and looking at each other when they realized she had left out two very important ingredients: salt and baking soda. A glance at Mr. Fred showed him struggling to contain a chuckle with that familiar twinkle in his eyes. He never said a word and neither did anyone else. Jenny was going to bake the cookies at home and bring them as a treat the next day. Next class, no cookies. "They didn't rise!" Jenny exclaimed. "I baked them according to the directions!" Mr. Fred, though holding back a chuckle, still didn't say a word. The students, however, couldn't hold back; they kindly informed Jenny she hadn't completely followed the instructions. Slightly embarrassed from her error, Jenny had learned a valuable lesson.
Mr. Fred, the teacher/student/friend, was available to talk to us before class, after class, anywhere we happened to see him, whether it was on campus, out for a walk, at Wal~ Mart. He was there for us, anywhere, anytime. Is that what made him so different? Maybe students liked him because he made us feel self~confident, smart, creative, valuable, special. Was it FALL 1991
the rich, chocolate fudge he made for us? We wanted more!!! Are these the characteristics that earned him the Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1982?
In my search to discover what made Mr. J. Fred Power tick, I spoke to his widow, Anne. "He was so intense in everything," she said. "Whether he was teaching, cultivating his day lilies, acting, cooking, polishing brass, or studying a piece of glass from his glass collection, he did the things he liked to do with intensity. He would be cleaning the house and come across a piece of brass that needed cleaning. He would then sit and polish brass or look at a piece of glass under a magnifying lens for hours."
One of Mr. Fred's favorite avocations was acting and directing. He was chosen as best actor in "You Can't Take It With You" in 1986 and was awarded best supporting actor honors for the play "Heaven Can Wait." The Sumter Players theatre group considered him one of the finest actors to ever grace their stage.
Mr. J. Fred Power can't be contained on the written page. He was too unique. "The Odd Couple all wrapped up in a neat package," is how GSW professor of political science Kent Sole described him. He was a free spirit. He loved life and wanted to share that life with others. Perhaps that sentiment
is best expressed in the following poem he wrote:
I MET AMAN
I too went walking "Hello Walk," And met a man who could not talk. There was no animosity, I'm sure in either him or me; Yet had he spoken, all unaware The words may have created there a bond. But one more skilled with pen recorded sadly: "It might have been."
(The book of poems written by J. Fred Power is now available through the Alumni Office. Send $15 plus $2.50 for shipping and handling to: Alumni Office/ Georgia Southwestern College/ 800 Wheatley Street/ Americus, GA 31709.)
What Is The Alumni Annual Fund?
The Alumni Annual Fund provides an opportunity for GSW Alumni to invest in the future of Georgia Southwestern and the many people it serves. The fund pools the resources of alumni and other friends of the College, providing expansion and enrichment for the many worthwhile alumni programs.
Thrnugh annual fund gifts and pledges, alumni concerned with the welfare of Georgia
Southwestern can help guarantee the degree of excellence Southwestern has always maintained.
THE ALUMNI ANNUAL FUND
- provides academic scholarships for students
- provides special academic opportunities for students - enhances the academic quality of students
- preserves the cultural and historical background of Georgia Southwestern College - builds special facilities, such as the Alumni House.
How is the money used?
Tax deductible gifts to the Alumni Association can be restricted in nature, or designated to a specific scholarship or program. Those given for a certain program will be used according to the donors' wishes.
How do you contribute?Gifts designated as unrestricted may be used for any of the many special
programs of the Georgia Southwestern Alumni Association. Contributions may be made as gifts of cash or securities, gifts in trust with reservation of income to donors, or a transfer of property ( such as real estate, gifts in kind, equipment, furnishings, etc.).
All gifts are tax deductible as P,rovided by law.
Special Gifts
Donors may make special gifts to the Alumni Association through wills, outright bequests, charitable remainder bequests, and contingent bequests. There are distinct tax advantages to the giver in contributing stocks, bonds, or other properties which appreciate in value. Gifts may be designated as a memorial or tribute to a person, family, or organization. We will contact the person your gift has honored.
Matching Gifts
Alumni and friends of Georgia Southwestern College are encouraged to take advantage of the matching gift programs sponsored by many corporations and businesses. In this way, any person who works for a company with a matching gift program can double his gifts to the Alumni Association.
Won't you take a few minutes right now to send a gift to the Alumni Annual Fund? A postpaid envelope is included in this issue for your convenience.
Where Your Money Goes ...
1991 Alumni Academic Scholarship Recipients
When you contribute to the Southwestern Alumni Association, you may know that your money goes to fund academic scholarships, but not really have any idea who the students are that receive these awards. The following students came to Southwestern because of your generous gifts to the Alumni Association and are tangible proof of the many good things your gifts help to accomplish. These students, each unique, each filled with the hope and promise of youth, are the human fact of these gifts you have given to the Alumni Association.
These scholarships are highly competitive. Each recipient must score a minimum of 1000+ on the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and have compiled at least a 3.0 high school GPA (Grade Point Average). In order to keep these scholarships each year, these students must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at Southwestern.
KATRYN JOHNSON
Katryn Johnson is a graduate of Joseph Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia. She says she selected GSW because of the beautiful campus and small classes, but also because of the Alumni Scholarship she received. She plans to major in history and study archaeology, PAGE TWELVE
eventually becoming a college professor. Her dream is to study in Egypt. She would like to say "thank you so much for the scholarship. I wouldn't be able to attend college without it."
STUART L. BROWN
Stuart L. Brown is a graduate of Northwest Georgia High School in Trenton, Georgia. He plans to major in music education and become a high school band director. He plays the flute, and his dream is to play with a
symphony orchestra such as the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. "I really appreciate the scholarship because it would be very difficult for me to attend college without it. I feel very lucky to be chosen."
LORI BUICE
Lori Buice is a graduate of Southland Academy in Americus, Georgia. She is enrolled in the nursing program and plans to be
either an emergency room nurse, operating room nurse, or a psychological nurse. She also plans to earn her BSN degree here at Southwestern. "I appreciate the scholarship. I will work hard to do a good job and keep this scholarship."
SONIA TERRY
Sonia Terry is a graduate of Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, Georgia where she was active in all sports. She plans to THE AEOLIAN
major in accounting and chose Southwestern primarily because her mother, Sibbe Rawlins Terry, is a '76 graduate. "Thank you for my scholarship. It gives me great pride to be rewarded for 12 years of hard work in such a wonderful way. I hope to be able to hold high the alumni scholarship, and I hope each of you will continue to support the scholarship program."
KARELYN KELLER
Karelyn Keller is a graduate of Southland Academy in Americus, Georgia. She is enrolled in the medical technology program and plans to continue her studies at the Medical College where she will become a doctor of pathology. "Thank you for my scholarship. I'm extremely proud to be
financially rewarded for my hard work."
BRANDY DEKLE
Brandy Dekle is a graduate of Cairo High School in Cairo, Georgia, where she was a member of the French Club, Beta Club, and the Future Business Leaders of America. She is a pre-law student and plans to be a successful corporate lawyer. Her secret desire is to be a chef. "Thanks so much
for my scholarship. I don't know what I would do without it."
SUSAN WHITE
Susan White graduated from Dooly County High School in Vienna, Georgia where she was involved in band, Beta Club, and ]ROTC; she received the Cadet Batallion Commander award her senior year. She also graduated third in her senior class. She is enrolled in the GSW nursing program and plans to complete her BSN degree, as well as her master's degree in pediatric nursing. Her mother, Linda Brown White '86,and her brother, Mathew Alexander White '91, are also graduates of Georgia Southwestern. "I appreciate the scholarship, and I hope each of
you realizes how much your scholarship money helps everyone. I intend to work hard and keep the scholarship, to add to society, and someday I hope to be able to take care of one of you."
ANGELA F. MORTON
Angela Morton is a graduate of Perry High School in Perry, Georgia where she was a member of the Literary Club and the Speech Team. She is majoring in nursing and plans to specialize in pediatrics. "Thank you so much for the scholarship. This scholarship lets me spend more time studying and helps my work load a lot."
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A Very Special "Thank You" To Our
1991 Hurricane Club Contributors
Skip Aldridge
Americus Rotary Club
Americus Times, Recorder
ARA Food Services
George Bagley
Jerry Bailey
Baldwin Agency
David Bankston
Alf Bell
Billy Blair
W.F. Blanks
Brickyard Plantation
Broadhurst Development
Paul Broun
Jimmie Buchanan
Burger King
Ricky Burgess
William Capitan
Captain D's Seafood
Cliff Carswell
Carter's Fried Chicken
Jeff Cavender
Mike Cheokas
Russ Childers
Church's Fried Chicken
Citizens Bank
Jay Cliett
Clinic Drug Store
Coca,Cola Company
Ferd Cohen
Larry Comer
Charles Crisp
Dairy Queen
Reggie Daniel
Di,ll's Florist
Domino's Pizza
Cal Duke
Ben Dupree
Eastside Drugs
FOURTEEN
Ellis, Easterlin, Peagler, &Gatewood
Bob Evans
Wayne Exley
First Atlanta Bank
John Fitzgerald
Fred Flandry
Fresh Farm Products
Lynn Frisbie
Billy Fulford
Tom Gailey'
Gammage Print Shop
~hley Gatewood, Jr.
Sc4leyi.Gatew<:°d,§r,
Georgia ForestProducis
Thad Gibson •
Ike Godwin
Ronald Greer
Buddy.Guth
H&~\Bait and ·Tackle."!
Hardee's
xBill Harris
JdµietHaw.
Cliff Hearn
Johp. Heffernan
James Heqo1:1
Frank Hines
Hodges, John.sort, ...§t Allet1
Charles Hogg
Tommy Hooks, III
Sam Hunter, Jr.
Sam Hunter, Sr.
Insul,Window
Bobby Ivey
Georg~ Johnson
Frank Joiner
Jones Quality Paint & Body
Phil Jones, Jr.
Randy Jones, Jr.
Jumpin' Johnny's
D.W. Justus
Kings Inn
Hulme Kinnebrew
Melvin Kinslow
William E. Kipp
Buster Kitchens
Kiwanis Club
Carl Knotts
Robert Lashley
Richard Litwhiler
Sam Lott, Jr.
Boyd Martin
\Val.lace Mays
Brent McCarty
}vfarty McDonald
Garland Mears
Jack Moses
KirtJviy~rs
•Winston Oxford
l}onOyer
.r tmory Parker, Jr.
0Patker's Heating & Air
Alan Parks
Pasquale's
Pyrry, Chambliss, Sheppard, Thompson, & Roland
Cliff Pilcher
Hoyt Pope
John Pope
Anne Power
Spencer Pryor, Jr.
Reeves Construction
Nunn Reeves
Louis Riccardi
Carol Ritchie
Rivers & Associates
John H. Robinson
Tucker Rush
James D. Rylander
George Saratsiotis
Bob Schuster
Ronald Scott
Johnny Sheffield
Langdon Sheffield
Shiver Lumber Company
Simmons Insurance Agency
Simplex Nails
Harvey Simpson
Charles Smith
Wilkie Smith
William E. Smith
Henry King Stanford
George Storey
Strickland Accounting
Studstill, Entrekin, &Haugabook
Harold Summerford
Sumter Bank & Trust Company
The Denham Agency
Frederick Thompson
William Tietjen
Tommy Hooks Agency
Dan Torbert
Vann Finance
Wal~ Mart Stores, Inc.
Wall Sports
Eddie Ward
WDEC Radio
Jerry Williams
William, Moates, & Moates
Frank Wilson, III
1947
INLillian Hammack Parkman resides in Albany, GA and has currently retired as assistant superintendent of education after 39 years as teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent. She spent 33 years with the Dougherty County School System in Albany.
1959
William M. Hendricks, Jr. and his wife, Jane, currently reside in Jacksonville, GA where he is a teacher.
1969
Dennis Tyrone Adams and his wife, Dorothy Caroline Stanford '63, reside in Americus where he is an aviation instructor at South Georgia Technical Institute, and she is a receptionist with the Americus City School System. They have two sons: Shane Anthony and Stanford Dean, both students at Georgia Southwestern.
1970
Janet C. Albritton Byrd resides in Butler, GA with her husband, Garland, and two daughters, Hallie Ruth, 4 and Garland Taylor, 3.
1972
Hugh Yaughn currently resides in Statesboro, GA where he is a teacher with the Bullock County Board of Education. He recently coached the International Special PAGE SIXTEEN
Olympics basketball team that won a silver medal in the 1991 games.
1973
Dan L. Carter '73, '77 currently resides in Albany, GA where he is vice,president of marketing and training at First State Bank and Trust Company. He has recently been named president of the Georgia Bankers Association, Young Bankers Section, and teaches part,time at Darton College in Albany, where he is a trustee of the Foundation. He was
also recently chosen to receive one of ten Georgia Bankers Association Leadership Awards, which recognizes bankers from around the state who have made significant contributions to education. He and his wife, Kay, have three children.
1974
Laura Ryle Davis and her husband, Keith '74, are the new owners of Charvan's Hardware Store in Macon, GA where they
currently reside with their two sons. Laura also teaches middle school math with the Bibb County Public Schools.
Dr. Tony Hendrix is assistant professor of psychology and sociology at Waycross College in Waycross, GA where he resides with his wife, Dina, and son, Anthony, II.
1975
Kathy Ann Little Odom and her husband, Ronald H., reside in Cordele, GA where she is director of Clean Community and he is district manager of Ace Hardware. Cynthia Taylor Smith is a nursing instructor at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA and is an RN at Charter Northside Hospital in Macon, GA. She completed her MSN at Valdosta State College in June, 1991, and resides in Hawkinsville, GA with her husband, Jim, and two children: John Marshall, 10, and Jamie Suzanne, 14 months.
1976
Rebecca Gary resides in Putney, GA where she is an early childhood teacher at Sylvester Primary School.
Angie Winge Coleman currently resides in Waycross, GA with her husband, Bob, and son, Carson. She is a fourth grade teacher with the Ware County Board of Education, and he works with CSX Transportation. Angie has been chosen Waycross Teacher of the Year, the 1991 Gilchrist Park School Teacher of the Year, and is currently pursuing her masters degree in educational administra, THE AEOLIAN
tion. She has recently co, authored a workshop for youth leadership that has been adopted by the Ware County School System. Gilchrist Park School was selected as a Georgia School of Excellence for 1990,91.
1977
Glynda Cooper Powell is assistant administrator for Healthmaster Home Health in Buena Vista, GA and resides in the Draneville community with her husband, Gary, and two daughters: Jani, ten and Laci, seven.
1978
Howard A. George resides in Tallahassee, FL with his wife, Elizabeth and two children: Erin, six and Sarah, three. He is a teacher and case manager with Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, GA.
Dr. William K. White and his wife, Teresa Thomason, reside in Cordele, GA with their six, month ,old son. Dr. White has a private practice in internal medicine in Cordele. Bettye Phillips Young and her husband, Carl, reside in Cordele, GA where he is the owner and pharmacist of Gibson Drugs.
1979
Vicki Lamar Crow is a secretary/bookkeeper with Georgia Wholesale Distributors in Macon, GA, where she resides with her husband, Thomas.
1980
Marcus Bowens and his wife, FALL 1991
Linda, reside in Vienna, GA with their two sons: Marcus Anthony, four and Robert Michael, two months. He is a technician with Procter and Gamble in •Oglethorpe, GA.
Bethany Taylor Fasnacht cur, rently resides in Cumming, GA where she is a park ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She and her husband are starting an Internet Network Business.
Dewey Gill is an attorney in Ellaville, GA where he currently resides. He was recently elected mayor of Ellaville.
1981
Bill Borek has been accepted to Georgia's Professional Practice Commission and has been re, elected to the presidency of the Georgia Association of Educators Uniserve 13 Council. His wife, Leigh, is the recipient of the "Long County Citizen of the Year" award and is the band director at New Liberty County Middle/High School.
Beth Walden Price currently resides in Albany where she is a teacher of mildly mentally handicapped students at Mar~in Luther King, Jr. Elementary School.
Glenda Cannon Pitts Weister resides in Warner Robins, GA with her husband, Charles, where she is self,employed in real estate and he is an architect.
1983
Carol Westmoreland .. Pounds and her husband, Louie Grady Pounds '82, reside in Fitchburg,
MA. Carol recently completed her master's degree in applied management from Lesley College, School of Programs in Management in Cambridge. Carol and Louie are currently employed by ENSR Consulting and Engineering in Boston where he serves as the air toxics chemistry coordinator and she is field operations coordinator. Carol has appeared in the PBS "Ring of Truth" series with Dr. Phillip Morrison, MIT's renowned physics professor. Louie has received ENSR's prestigious Outstanding Employee Performance award.
Tammy Seivers Doss is accounting manager/credit manager for Gran Quartz Trading, Inc. in Loganville, GA where she resides with her husband, Clay. Clinton Daniel Marchman and his wife, Suzanne, reside in Arley, AL where he is a plant engineer with Oneita Industries.
1984
Gregory P. Barbaree and his wife, Beverly Watkins Barbaree '84, currently reside in Douglas, GA where Greg is a salesman for the family business and Beverly stays busy being mother to their three children: Mary,Ashley, five; Brooks, three, and Hillary Payton, eight months. The Barbaree's were recently recognized as outstanding leaders in their community.
Dan Duff and his wife, Donna Langley '86, reside in Rockmart, GA where he is a coach and science teacher for West Rome High School and she is special PAGE SEVENTEEN
educator with Parks Middle School in Cedartown. They have a son, Joshua Daniel.
Julia Howay Nix is sales manager for Discovery Toys in Montverde, FL where she resides with her husband, Arthur Charles and two children: Justin, five and Stephen, three.
1985
Tracy Lowe Stephens has recently moved from South Bend, IN to Columbus, GA with her husband, Larry, who is video production director for Larry Callaway Advertising Agency.
Sandra Stewart Jones resides in Anniston, AL where she is a registered nurse.
1986
Lynn Peeler Pollock and her husband, Carl '86, reside in Americus where she is a teacher at Staley Middle School and he is a teacher at Southland Academy. They have two sons: Jacob Lee and Colt Patrick.
Carlotta Franklin currently resides in Norcross where she is chapter services coordinator with Institute of Industrial Engineers and has recently been elected vice~president of chapter development of the American Marketing Association. Howard Davis is a consumer lender with C&S Bank in Dublin, GA and currently resides in Dudley with his wife, Tabby and son, Joshua.
Wes Taylor resides at Port St. Joe, FL with his wife, Jennifer , and daughters Leah and Lynde. He is the assistant principal and THE AEOLIAN
football coach at Port St. Joe High School and was the assistant football coach at GSW from 84~ 86. He is currently working on his specialist degree in administration at Florida State University.
1987
Tammy Taylor Dingler is an applications engineer with Cooper Lighting in Americus, GA where she resides with her husband, Dennis, who works for the U.S. Postal Service.
Camilee Chappell Beall and her husband, Fred, were recently awarded the doctor of dental medicine degree from the School of Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia and are planning to relocate in Americus. Celesta Brown is residing in Atlanta where she has been a learning disability special education teacher with the Davison School for Speech and Language Disorders for the past four years.
Emory E. Hewitt, Jr. and his wife, Tina Collins, reside in Buena Vista, GA with their two children, Trey and April. He is director of computer services at J&M Tank Lines of Americus.
JoAnn Brown Lewis '87, '90 resides in Dawson, GA with her husband, Alonza. She is a teacher with the Terrell County Board of Education, and he is a radiology technician at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. JoAnn was deployed with "Operation Desert Storm" from December 30, 1990 to March 25, 1991.
1988
Amy Stewart Dennard is assistant list manager with the Tog Shop in Americus, GA where she resides with her husband, Benjamin Kerry.
Linda Sue Henson resides in Albany, GA and teaches math with the Lee County Board of Education.
1989
Pamela Michelle Nichols Little is a teacher at Houston County Middle School in Perry, GA where she resides with her husband, Jerry.
Kim Conner Edge and her husband, Blake, currently reside in Ellenwood, GA where she teaches kindergarten at Fairview Elementary and he is in his second year of law school at Emory University.
1990
Joe Marlen Ethredge and his wife, Frances Michelle Walton '91, reside in Mt. Vernon, GA where he is a coach and teacher and she teaches sixth grade.
Ginger Susanne Gay Angell and her husband, Bernard Kevin '90, currently reside in Quitman, GA where she is a bookkeeper and he is director of Parks and Recreation.
John Bernard McMillon, Jr. resides in Americus with his wife, Cheri, where he is a human services technician, sr. with Middle Flint Area MH/MR/SA and is pursuing his master's degree in counseling at Troy State while she is completing her BBA at GSW.
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Stefanie Bennett Hargrove is in her second year as assistant girls' varsity basketball coach at West Laurens High School in Dublin, GA where she currently resides.
Richard P. Bradshaw resides in Lumpkin, GA and is an interpretive park ranger at Florence Marina State Park, Omaha, GA. He recently transferred from north Georgia to Omaha.
Donna Maria Head Slade resides in Ellenwood with her husband, Joe. She is a teacher at Fairview Elementary.
1991
Mary Burgin Lee resides in Buena Vista, GA where she is a full~time homemaker. She has just completed her master's degree in education.
IN MEMORIAM
Patricia McGlaun '52 in Richland, GA.
Miriam Joiner Perryman '42 in Coleman, GA.
Dorothy Hays '34 in Smithville, GA.
Martha Chloe Bullard '44 in Camilla, GA.
Kathryn Darden Wells '44 in Cordele, GA.
Christine Ethel Payne '39 in Butler, GA.
Marion Inez Reeves Wyche '38 in Macon, GA.
Edith Parks Jarrell '3 2 in Butler, GA.
George E. Towson '46 in Butler, GA.
Elizabeth Worthy Andrews '36 in Warner Robins, GA on August 9, 1991.
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William~- Yarbrough '71 in Grand Rapids, Ml.
Dr. Lloyd A. Moll, age 88, former president of Georgia Southwestern, died February 3, 1991, in Riegelsville, PA. He served as president of GSW from 1950~62.
Sara Duke Collins '34 in Albany, GA.
Baker Robert Boyd on May 27, 1991 in Marietta, GA.
E.L. Gay, Jr. '19 on September 18, 1991.
JUST MARRIED
Joe Marlen Ethredge '90 and Frances Michelle Walton '91 on June 29, 1991 in Mt. Vernon, GA.
John Bernard McMillon, Jr. '90 and Cheri Ash Feldman on August 17, 1991 in Americus.
Vicki Lamar '79 and Thomas W. Crow, Jr. on April 20, 1991.
Amy Stewart 188 and Benjamin Kerry Dennard on May 11, 1991 in Americus, GA.
Lisa Charlene Hayes '90 and Tracy M. Willis '90 in Americus, GA.
BIRTHS
CURTIS ANTHONY II to Tony '7 4 and Dina Hendrix on May 13, 1991.
JACOB LEE to Lynn '84 and Carl Pollock '86 on May 21, 1991.
GRACE STEWART to Sandra S. '85 and Harry M. Jones on June 18, 1991.
HILLARY PAYTON to Gregory '84 and Beverly Watkins Barbaree '84 in February.
ROBERT MICHAEL to Marcus '80 and Linda Bowens on May 28, 1991.
BRITTANY ANNE to Ricky '83 and Kathy Morris '83 on March 4, 1991.
PAUL WILLIAM to Lawrence and Darla Schwenk Hammer '85 on February 15, 1991.
BENJAMIN DEAN to Christopher Dean '82 and Dianne Reel Fuller on July 20, 1991.
LAWSON WEBBER to James '86 and Renee McLendon on February 15, 1991.
JOSHUA KYLE to Tabby and Howard Davis '86 on August 13, 1991.
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