Alumni in Action

Staying connected—John Summey, Helen Summey (’50) and Myra Campbell (’42) stand together boasting a carved wooden logo that Helen won during the Alumni Awards Brunch.

Unrivaled dedication—Glynn Mathis (’51) received the Aeolian Award from President Moses. The Aeolian Award is the highest GSW alumni award. In 10 years Mathis never missed an Alumni Board of Directors meeting.

Not-just-for-golf club car — The Alumni Association purchased a new golf cart (in GSW blue) so they could show off the beautiful campus to returning alums. The Association is gracious enough to let other departments around campus use the cart when needed, as well.

Dancing the night away— Alums sang and danced along with the band “Shimmer” following other alumni festivities earlier in the day.

Bringing ‘em back—Sonja Duggar (’79), left, was the 2012 Leewynn J. Finklea Award winner. Alumni President Doug Moses (’97), right, recognized her efforts at the Awards Brunch in organizing a successful reunion for the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.

Leading the fun—Alumni President Doug Moses shows the group how to have a good time during the alumni dance.

Like ‘ol times—Kappa Sigma Fraternity brothers Danny MacQuirter (’83) and Rusty Whaley (’78) smile for the camera during the Dueling Pianos alumni event during Alumni Weekend 2013.

Left to right: Alexandra Myles (‘98, ‘11), Alumni Board Member Lauren Grahl (‘04) and Dan Grahl (’04) take a moment for a picture during the Dueling Pianos event.

Enjoying the music— MaryLen (’74) and Carson Walker (’75) were college sweethearts, and the married couple enjoyed the music during the Dueling Pianos event.

Earl and Barbara Gammage represented the classes of 1950 and ‘51 respectively at Dueling Pianos.

Anything you can do… —Everyone had a good time listening to the back and forth musical banter.

Daddy/daughter date—Mike Dalton (’06) and his daughter enjoyed the tailgate cookout prior to the homecoming basketball games.

True Servant—Len Hicks (’75), left, received the 2013 Leewynn J. Finklea Award for his dedicated service to Georgia Southwestern. Len is well known for his service to the Americus community as well.

On tour—Nursing Clinical Lab Coordinator Beth Webb, left, leads a patient simulator demonstration during an alumni tour of the new Nursing Building in the Rosalynn Carter Health and Human Sciences Complex.

The Chief—GSW Public Safety Chief Oris Bryant, right, was given the GSW Staff Award sponsored by the Alumni Association. Alumni Board Member Lemond Hall (’98) presented Bryant with the award.

Brotherly love—Alumni Awards Brunch keynote speaker Rashid Castle-Ali (’99) told a touching story about donating one of his kidneys to a fellow alum and fraternity brother.

Hurricane royalty—Tony Miller, Jr. and Ashanti Brown were crowned 2013 Homecoming King and Queen.

Still ready to play—The class of ’65 men’s basketball team reunited during alumni weekend. Left to right: Elaine Watts, Butch Watts (’65), Mary Anne Whitacre, Jimmy Miller (’65), Coach Fred Whitacre, Paula Southwell (’65), Jimmy Barnes (’65), Janet Barnes, Kenny Stafford (’64), Debbie Walker, and Merry Walker (’65).

Dressed for the cold—Cliff Pilcher (’46) won a hat and scarf as a door prize at the Alumni Brunch. Cliff stands here with his wife Norma Pilcher (’73).

Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity perform in the National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show during homecoming weekend.