Fiscal Year 2023-24 JEO Donor Listing

Fiscal Year 2024 James Edward Oglethorpe Circle Donor Listing

Dear James Edward Oglethorpe Circle Members, It is my privilege to share with you the James Edward Oglethorpe Circle Honor Roll for the 2024 fiscal year. Your investment in Oglethorpe University is instrumental in shaping the transformative educational experience we provide for our students. Thank you.

As a member of the James Edward Oglethorpe Circle, you are among Oglethorpe’s most generous and loyal benefactors. Your annual gift of $1,000 or more directly supports students, faculty, academics, athletics, scholarships and more. These vital contributions strengthen every aspect of the Oglethorpe experience, ensuring that our university remains a leader in undergraduate education in Atlanta.

Guided by our mission and the leadership of President Kathryn T. McClymond, OU students graduate as ethical, critical thinkers who not only embrace innovation but also create positive change as leaders in our society. While tuition covers much of our operating costs, it is your support that bridges the gap. Your support enables Oglethorpe to open doors and expand opportunities for students, while enriching the rigorous, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that defines the university.

On behalf of the Oglethorpe community, I celebrate and honor your commitment to sustaining and advancing Oglethorpe’s mission and am honored to recognize your generosity in this James Edward Oglethorpe Circle Donor Honor Roll. Thank you for your investment and I hope you will continue to stay engaged with our university to see the continued impact of your support.

Sincerely, Sarah Emerson Vice President of Advancement Oglethorpe University Every effort was made to accurately recognize our donors in this honor roll. If you notice any errors, please accept our apologies and reach out to kayres-smith@oglethorpe.edu so we can make the necessary corrections.

The James Edward Oglethorpe Circle Members of the Young James Edward Oglethorpe Circle and the James Edward Oglethorpe Circle are among the most generous and loyal university benefactors. Donors support the vital annual fund and are critical to OU’s success. We are deeply grateful to all members for supporting students and faculty, academics, athletics, facilities and more.

Donor recognition levels within the James Edward Oglethorpe Circle include: Sidney Lanier Society - $1,000 - $2,499 John Thomas Lupton Society - $2,500 - $4,999 Philip Weltner Society - $5,000 - $9,999 Thornwell Jacobs Society - $10,000 - $19,999 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Society - $20,000+

FY24 Donor Honor Roll *the list below reflects donations made between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.

A FY25 donor honor roll will be published in August 2026.

Young James Edward Oglethorpe Circle Mr. Roderick M. Griner '19 Mr. Dylan M. Harper-Firchow '19 and Mr. Bradley A. Harper-Firchow '19 Mrs. Kathryn E. Henderson '17 and Mr. Nathan Henderson Ms. Emily G. Hewitt '22 Ms. Sarah T. Hsu '23 Mr. John Addison Irwin '23 Mr. Garvin Joseph V. Mata '18 Ms. EcClair G. Mayo '14 Tripp Murphy '23 MBA '24 Ms. Victoria O. Omosehin '23 Mrs. Clara M. Robertson '14 and Mr. Benjamin C. Robertson '13 Ms. Anna G. Walters '18

The Sidney Lanier Society Mrs. Catherine Castagna Abood '86 and Mr. Robert Abood Dr. Rick Agel, Jr. '72 Mrs. Judith Heald Allison '69 and Mr. Richard A. Allison Anonymous (3) Dr. D. Peter Drotman and Mrs. Carolyn N. Arakaki Mr. Eli Arnold '06 and Mr. John S. Malahy Mrs. Yetty Levenson Arp '68 and Dr. Charles R. Arp Mrs. Gonca Artunkal '88 and Mr. Ali R. Artunkal Ms. A. Diane Baker '77 and Mr. Robert S. Zorich Mrs. Ann Sakers Ball '78 and Mr. Marc Ball '76 Mr. James H. Battle '11 and Mrs. Sonya Battle Mr. Blair N. Belton and Mrs. Sharon Belton Ms. Michelle Belton Mrs. Danielle A. Benner '99 and Mr. Christopher V. Benner '01 Mr. Daniel Boggio Mr. Robert H. Bowen Mr. Nathan E. Briesemeister '94 and Mrs. Jennifer Briesemeister Mr. Franklin L. Burke '66 (H)'98 and Mrs. Eleanor S. Burke Dr. Michael A. Burke '83 Dr. Mark A. Caprio '94 Mrs. Ann S. Cave '01 and Mr. Brett S. Cave '99 Dr. Barbara R. Clark (H)'14 Ms. Jacqueline M. Conley and Dr. Michael S. Conley Mr. Randall A. Constantine Dr. Stephen H. Craft Mr. Dabney M. Daniel and Mrs. Margaret P. Daniel Mr. Mark W. DeLong '03 and Mr. Gabriel DeLong Ms. Colleen D. Donaldson Ms. Jennifer R. DuBose '90 and Mr. Christopher Bivins Dr. Daniel M. Duncanson '85 and Mrs. Lisa S. Duncanson Dr. Majid A. Ejlali Dr. Catharine A. Enright Mr. James H. Faasse '96 Mrs. Donna C. Findling '96 and Mr. John B. Findling, Jr. Dr. Robert Gaynes and Mrs. Sherry Gaynes Mr. Charles B. Ginden Tony Golden '13 and Ashley Causey-Golden

The Sidney Lanier Society Mrs. Martha L. Grizzle and Mr. Charles L. Grizzle, Jr. Mr. Scott T. Haight '89 and Mr. James Hackney, Jr. Ms. Charis A. Hanberry '88 and Mr. D. Dwayne Hanberry '88 Mrs. Kimberly K. Harding '98 and Mr. John Harding Dr. Jill R. Harper '94 and Mr. Scott Harper Dr. Karen J. Head '98 and Dr. Colin Potts Mrs. Barbara Bessmer Henry '85 and Mr. Donald R. Henry '83 Mr. Thomas G. Hood '78 and Mrs. Sheila Hood Dr. Paul S. Hudson '72 and Mrs. Kathy Hudson Professor Leah Miranda Hughes '88 Ms. Betsy D. Johnson '80 Mr. Dennis W. Kelly and Mrs. Deborah Kelly Mrs. Deepbella Khalsa and Mr. Gurbachan S. Khalsa Ms. Carla Knobloch Dr. Dale M. Kristle '78 and Mrs. Theresa Kristle Mr. Stuart A. Kurtz '73 Dr. and Mrs. Larry D. Large Mr. Lance L. Leitzel '91 and Ms. Adelaide K. Leitzel Robin Lohfert '03 Mr. Joseph C. Luke, IV '04 and Mrs. Emily Luke Dr. James S. MacDonall '70 and Mrs. Marilyn MacDonall Mrs. Margaret W. Mathewes '55 and Mr. David A. Mathewes, Jr. Mr. Scott D. McAdoo '75 Mrs. Tracey McCormick and Mr. Patrick J. McCormick Mr. Scott M. McKelvey '91 and Ms. Kelly H. McKelvey Mr. Curtis E. McLeod '09 Ms. Janice M. McNeal '98 Mrs. Deborah P. Mertens and Mr. Francis J. Mertens Mr. Michael J. Messonnier, Jr. '01

The Sidney Lanier Society Mr. Jef R. Palframan '13 and Mrs. Krista Palframan Dr. Robert H. Pullen, Jr. '79 and Mrs. Gini Pullen Mrs. Donna L. Rasile '82 and Mr. Robert L. Rasile '82 Mr. Arthur Ratliff and Ms. Denise Gunter Mrs. Mary Ezzell Reed '72 and Mr. Daniel S. Reed '72 Mr. Matthew R. Rivenbark '98 Mr. Peter A. Rooney and Mrs. Elizabeth L. Rooney Mrs. Joan E. Rose Mr. R. Alan Royalty '88 and Mrs. Mylinda K. Royalty Mr. W. Parker Sanders Mrs. Holly E. Sawyer '94 and Mr. Robert L. Sawyer Ms. Linda S. Scarborough '65 Ms. Barbara Louise Shadomy '87 Mr. Andrew D. Shahan '00 Mrs. Andrea S. Shelton '91 and Mr. Joseph P. Shelton '91 Mrs. Stacy McDonald Soloway '86 and Mr. W. Scott Soloway '87 Mr. Jeremy G. Spake '99 and Mr. David Spake Mr. Blake J. Stabler '00 Mrs. Laura P. Stanford '91 and Mr. Duane D. Stanford, Jr. '92 Mrs. Barbara Stanton Mr. Peter D. Stobie and Mrs. Lisa Stobie Mr. Timothy A. Straus '79 and Ms. Robyn E. Prince Dr. Elizabeth R. Taghechian '94 Mrs. Lynda S. Tatum '92 Mr. Lance E. Wallace and Mrs. Carla Wallace Ms. Elizabeth D. Watts '93 and Ms. Jill Stevens Ms. Caitlin E. Way '91 Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Williams, Jr.

The John Thomas Lupton Society

Anonymous Mr. Howell A. Breedlove, Jr. '57 Mrs. Kelley Coram and Mr. Blake Coram Cindy and John Ethridge Ms. Kathleen M. Farrell '95 and Mr. Theodore Spitalnick Mr. Clifford L. Foster '11 Mrs. Jodie Sexton Goff '01 and Mr. Todd M. Goff Ms. Tammy R. Hurt and Mr. William Brown Dr. Lene A. Jensen '89 and Dr. Jeffrey J. Arnett Ms. Jill B. Kleinman Mrs. Kathleen McDermott Kraynick '88 and Mr. Ronald L. Kraynick '89 Mr. Sean M. LaPides '86 and Mr. Neal LaPides Mr. Ben Marmande Melissa and Doug Schnitzer Ms. Ellen Kierr Stein Mr. and Mrs. Aurel E. Stuart, Jr.

The Philip Weltner Society Ms. Judith M. Becker Ms. Virginia L. Bennett and Mr. Scott Sekerke Ms. Joselyn Butler Baker '91 Mr. Adam M. Corder '95 Mrs. Mary B. Fox '63 Mr. D. Austin Gillis '01 and Mrs. Molly Gillis Mr. Jack Guynn (H)'05 and Ms. Joanne M. Guynn Mr. H. Theodore Heintz, Jr. and Mrs. Gillian H. Heintz Mr. J. Cleve Hill '01 and Mrs. Allison E. Hill Mr. Glen O. Jackson and Mrs. Claire K. Jackson Mr. David M. Leonard and Mrs. Cynthia Leonard Mr. William E. Lukow '95 and Mrs. Courtney L. Lukow Mr. J. Russell Magbee, Jr. and Mrs. Lila Magbee Ms. Talia Murphy and Mr. John Murphy Mr. Thomas P. O'Connor '67 and Mrs. Georgina M. O'Connor Mr. Cody L. Partin '02 and Mrs. Sara Partin Mrs. Anita D. Patterson '97 and Mr. Jim Patterson Mrs. Natalia Barreto Repp '13 and Mr. Jason Repp Mrs. Christina B. Rissler '98 and Dr. James D. Rissler '98 Mr. Timothy Randall Roberson '97 Mrs. Harriett J. Robinson Mr. Brian C. Sass '84 and Mrs. Rana Sass Mr. John M. Shelnutt '84 and Mrs. Kimberly M. Shelnutt Mr. Michael Suco, Sr. and Ms. Shelley Suco Dr. Matthew R. Thom '02 and Mrs. Brooklyn M. Thom Mrs. Pam C. Tofsky '76 and Mr. Neil H. Tofsky '74 Mr. Jason M. Tofsky and Mrs. Courtney Tofsky Mrs. Michele White Dr. Barbara C. Wommack

The Thornwell Jacobs Society

Anonymous Mr. Cameron M. Bready '94 and Mrs. Mary F. Bready Mr. Christopher J. Faber Mr. Kevin D. Fitzpatrick, Jr. '78 and Ms. Patricia A. Pasch Mr. J. Lewis Glenn, Sr. '71 and Mrs. Nancy W. Glenn Mr. Cary R. Kleinfield '81 Mr. Stephen E. Malone '73 and Ms. Helene Wollstein Dr. Kathryn McClymond and Dr. Michael Herb Mr. Milford W. McGuirt and Mrs. Carolyn McGuirt Dr. Darr McKeown '77 and Ms. Stacey A. McKeown Mr. David Reynolds Pass '98 and Mrs. Jenny Pass Mrs. Margaret C. Reiser and Mr. Robert E. Reiser, Jr. Dr. William O. Shropshire and Dr. Patricia P. Shropshire Mrs. Lauren A. Warner '02 and Mr. Rodney Warner

The Phoebe Apperson Hearst Society

Mr. Robert E. Bowden '66 and Mrs. Dixie Bowden Mr. L. Thomas Clements '86 and Mrs. Penelope F. Clements Mr. Thomas G. Cousins (H)'07 and Mrs. Ann Cousins Dr. James H. Dew, Jr. and Mrs. Carol C. Dew The Hackett/Robitaille Family Mr. Q. William Hammack, Jr. '73 and Mrs. Diane Hammack Ms. Marguerite Anne Hammond '87 Mr. Richard N. King Ms. S. Tammy Pearson '86 Mr. Michael D. Quinn Mrs. Dean DuBose Smith '70 and Mr. H. Bronson Smith Mr. Timothy P. Tassopoulos '81 and Mrs. Maria C. Tassopoulos Dr. Ruth R. Winecker '87 and Mr. John R. Winecker '85 Mr. James Winestock and Mrs. Toni Winestock