Journal Spring 2018

SPRING 2018

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Contents

SPRING 2018

FEATURES

President James F. Mellichamp Vice President for Advancement Amy Amason

NEWS

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Right At Home Piedmont shows its true colors in Athens.

Director of Marketing & Communications John Roberts

Associate Director of Alumni Relations Laura Briggs ’16

Outreach & Impact

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Happy To Have You A very hospitable new career path.

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Unbeatable Toolbox The liberal arts build lasting strengths.

@PiedmontGA @PiedmontCollege

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Alumni & Friends

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Class Notes

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Published by the Office of Institutional Advancement

Piedmont College

Fine Arts

Athletics

Contributing Writers Craig Amason Paul Cramer Jeremy Fouts Dr. Beth Lovern Dr. Stephen Whited

Send Address Changes to: Piedmont College Institutional Advancement P.O. Box 429 Demorest, GA 30535 or piedmont.edu/updateinfo

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Website Coordinator Brian Carter ’09

Guest Editor David Harrell

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Coordinator of Development Services Chris Pearce

Development Coordinator Krysti Elam ’16

Programs

Students

Design Manager Regina M. Fried ’08 Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations Mary Colston

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In Memory

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Acting On Instinct A talented performer in natural disasters.

World Class Teaching

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his weekend I met some new residents in the local community for lunch in our beautiful Student Commons.

It is always a joy to watch the reaction of individuals who are entering that grand space for the first time. This couple was no different from any others, and they wanted to know what the student response to the building had been. So I shared with them how well-received this facility had been and how, frankly, we can’t imagine how we possibly did without it for so long.

In the further course of our lunch conversation, we talked about Piedmont College being known for excellence James F. Mellichamp (second from left) in the with Nathan Metzger, Zach Englert, Nic classroom.

Englert in Auckland, New Zealand.

Of course we place importance on having faculty who continue their professional development through research, service and in other ways. But – at the end of the day – we pride ourselves on having faculty members who are real teachers. Teaching is what we do best and the most important gift we can offer to our students. It is so important that, unlike many other colleges, many of our administrators teach – deans, vice presidents, and even the president. I teach because I enjoy being involved with students.

Some of you know that travel is a hobby for me, and I have been fortunate to crisscross the globe many times.

Frequently I am performing as a concert musician in some distant locale. Other times, I find myself enjoying a trip en route to a cruise holiday. Regardless of the reason, if I can figure out a way to meet up with Piedmont students along the way, I try to do so.

It was in May of 2014 when I happened to be in Paris and was able to surprise a group of Art and English students who were there along with faculty members for a Maymester experience. We had a lovely dinner together on their last evening abroad.

Increasingly, Piedmont draws international students who come for our fine academic programs and also to participate in our terrific athletic programs. So this past December, while enjoying a trip on the far side of the world, I met up with one of our students in Auckland, New Zealand, who had taken two of his American classmates home with him for the holidays. Later on the same trip, I introduced myself to a new student in Melbourne, Australia, who was packing to leave for his first semester in Demorest just two weeks later.

Piedmont College has amassed an incredible array of beautiful buildings on our lovely campuses in Demorest and Athens. We have a fantastic group of faculty and staff who work here. But, at the end of the day, we are measured by the impact we have as teachers upon all of the students who come – from near and far – to study here. Our students are what it is all about.

Lachlan Holliday and James F. Mellichamp in Melbourne, Australia.

PHOTO CREDITS: KYLE HESS

PROGRAMS

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Athens Hotspot

BY DAVID HARRELL

BLENDING IN AND STANDING OUT

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et’s begin this story with a game of “color association.”

We say: Athens, Georgia. You say: ________. Most likely “red and black” are your fill-in-the-blank choices. After all, there is a certain well-known university – “dawg nation” if you will – located here. But wait. Athens is much more colorful than that. This classic college town is also home to a bright splash of green and gold. That’s right, the green and gold of Piedmont College.

There is also busy traffic in the other direction. Athens Campus students take full advantage of surrounding businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, and medical facilities for internships, practicums, student teaching – and employment. Many students work and attend Piedmont at the same time – a challenge made somewhat simpler by the availability of nearby jobs.

Since opening in 1996, the Athens Campus of Piedmont College has made quite a name for itself in this booming community – and a lasting mark on the lives of many students. Over the years, more than 6,000 students have taken advantage of its door-opening opportunities.

Students who, according to Jane Kidd, Special Assistant to the Piedmont President, “are focused on ‘improving their lives’ through education and experience that lead to solid, successful careers.”

The campus is located on Prince Avenue. Yes, in the heart of Athens, adjacent to downtown. On any given day (including weekends), morning through evening, a variety of students make their way into the newly renovated, and expanded Commons at the Athens Campus. (Which, by the way, has plenty of free parking. A BIG deal in Athens.)

They are traditional-age nursing students here to study in the R. H. Daniel School of Nursing & Health Sciences.

They are local-area teachers and business professionals working on graduate degrees. They are veterans returning to school. They are…well, just about anyone, at any point in life, committed to finishing a degree – be it a first-time, career-starting degree or an additional, career-elevating or career-changing degree.

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The Café on the Athens Campus offers coffee and snacks to busy students.

Considering the diversity and the outside professional and personal obligations of the student body, it would be natural to assume there is not a strong sense of bonding or community. Wrong. Athens Campus students congregate in the library and Our Café; stage foosball tournaments in the gym/student center; form study groups (i.e. start new friendships); enter a float in the Downtown Athens Parade of Lights; sponsor a health fair and blood drive; and participate in in the MLK Day of Service.

“We love having Piedmont College in Athens. I especially appreciate the fact it is helping so many of our hometown residents reach their full potential – personally and professionally.” ­­— Nancy Denson, Mayor of Athens

These are just some examples. The point is, Athens Campus students are part of a close-knit “home community” that is directly connected to—and actively involved in—the vibrant, cultural life in one of Georgia’s most historic and popular cities.

Who says dogs and lions can’t live in perfect harmony?

“We love having Piedmont College in Athens. I especially appreciate the fact it is helping so many of our hometown residents reach their full potential – personally and professionally,” said Nancy Denson, Mayor of Athens.

PHOTO CREDITS: KYLE HESS

Photos: Students benefit from new Nursing facilities, Library resources, and common spaces. Bottom Right: Dr. Julia Schmitz works with students in a lab.

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A Warm Welcome New Hospitality & Tourism Management Program

BY PAUL CRAMER Executive Director, The Classic Center

DEVELOPED BY THE HARRY W. WALKER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT PIEDMONT COLLEGE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CLASSIC CENTER AUTHORITY AND THE CLASSIC CENTER CULTURAL FOUNDATION Available on the Athens Campus Beginning Fall 2018

“The goal is to graduate qualified individuals who take the industry seriously and who understand just how far the industry can take them career wise.” ­­— Paul Cramer, Executive Director of The Classic Center

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he hospitality industry is now the third-largest private industry in the Athens area and is indisputably one of the top industries in the state and in the country. It is critical that our workforce be developed to sustain the growth in this industry.

The Classic Center Authority and The Classic Center Cultural Foundation are thrilled with our new partnership with Piedmont College and the launch of a new hospitality concentration Business Degree program. The Authority and Foundation have long believed you can build the most fabulous facility, but it is our people who will make the difference in our industry.

Along these lines, we aim to teach the next generation the importance of delivering hospitality, but, at the same time, they should also be taught to understand that the business is extremely competitive and lucrative. What will truly make this program different is the firsthand experience the students will gain through working in a learning lab at The Classic Center, which will expose students to many different facets of the industry, as well as at area hotels. This unique blend of classroom and real-world education will be the key to this program’s success and will offer students a true understanding of what it means to deliver on hospitality, servant-style leadership, and teamwork.

Dr. Mark Newton with his class visiting Brasstown Resort at Young Harris, Georgia.

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ABOUT OUR PARTNER Since The Classic Center’s opening in 1995, it has been instrumental in growing the area’s hospitality industry. Hotel tax has risen from $600,000 to over $3.2 million a year. This growth continues, as evidenced by a present 28 percent increase in hotel room inventory. The tourism industry now supports 2,745 employees, and it is imperative to have a program like the one offered at Piedmont that can turn out upper managerial positions for this booming industry.

STRONG, PROVEN LEADER Dr. Mark Newton has been tapped to head the program. He retired from Gwinnett Technical College in 2016 where he was the Program Director of the Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management Program. Dr. Newton is a graduate of the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and earned his Master’s and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Georgia.

BUILDING A MUSCULAR PROGRAM

BY JEREMY FOUTS

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Students engage in directly supervised students already taking classes at he Athletic Training Education hands-on patient care at local high Piedmont.

Program began with the first schools and colleges, local physicians’ cohort of students in the 2013-2014 Both the current undergraduate and offices and Habersham Medical Center, academic year. In the spring semester graduate programs provide excellent physical therapy clinics, as well as here of 2017 it received initial accreditation at Piedmont with our for five years, the own extraordinary longest term given athletic training staff by the Commission who also serve as on Accreditation adjunct professors in of Athletic Training the Health Sciences Education. That Department. Many same semester of our students also the program saw serve the Piedmont the inaugural class College community graduate and in leadership roles in begin working student organizations in the field or including the Athletic attending graduate Training Club, school. The fullHealth Science students put their classroom learning into practice with Student Government time faculty in the hands-on experience, testing the body’s metabolic and cardiorespiratory Association, Team Health Sciences responses to exercise.

Piedmont, and on a Department grew experiential learning opportunities variety of athletic teams. (Continued from one to four – with more planned. through community involvement on page 12) at the students’ clinical rotations.

The program is currently in the process of transitioning to an innovative 3 + 2 residential Master’s degree in Athletic Training. This degree program offers an accelerated entry choosing an undergraduate track in either Applied Health Science or Exercise and Sport Science, and traditional entry for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet program prerequisites. The first class of master’s degree students are scheduled to begin graduate classes in the summer of 2019 with the first group of accelerated entry PHOTO CREDIT: KYLE HESS 6

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LIBERAL ARTS: PROVEN CAREER FUEL

BY STEPHEN WHITED

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ith so much media attention on the value and the price of higher education, it might be a good time to reflect on the term “liberal arts” and the promise a college education offers.

The ideal of the “liberal arts” has a long, distinguished history, but in recent years, the term has been used to disparage degree programs or college majors that some critics declare unsuited to our modern economy and the technical skills required for the job market. The argument develops from an assumption that specific training for specific jobs or credentialed skills for particular work needs more likely guarantees success in a competitive job market.

While a college education makes every effort to address occupational requirements with degrees in nursing, business, or education, the varied curricula of all majors strive to develop and polish critical thinking. From the ancient Greeks to the first medieval universities, educators have understood that a developing mind must acquire a set of basic skills. The medieval Trivium, for example, focuses the mind’s development with logic [thinking rationally], grammar [managing symbols and statements], and rhetoric [communicating effectively], that is, with a primary knowledge of three key mental skills—measuring, presenting, and persuading.

To meet this need, colleges routinely require a wide

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range of course work in the various disciplines of arts and sciences to test the students’ skills with various challenges and outcomes before they enter their major. But no matter what major students choose, they all study a curriculum designed around reading and writing that tests ideas and applies the information.

In all classes and later in all majors, students learn to appreciate objectively nuanced thinking, to check extremes and false absolutes, to avoid fear of change [and a similar dread of inertia], and to challenge false choices. Such classroom queries and discussions are usually addressed in terms of ethics and a utilitarian concern for consequences.

Students also compare their own views and choices with the wisdom of those informed writers and scientists who have examined and experimented with all the available evidence, all the art, the music, the algorithms, the histories, the theories, the philosophies, and the theologies.

The term liberal arts then represents a means for discovery in which students may choose not only a major but also a passion. Because all degree programs promote and develop these same skills and polish the intellectual gifts, students make their way to success in a variety of interesting jobs, liberated by an education that instills confidence, resourcefulness, and selfreliance.

But don’t take my word for it. We asked former Piedmont College students who majored in sciences, humanities and social sciences several questions about their liberal arts educational experience and its impact on their careers. I think you’ll enjoy their answers.

Dr. Stephen Whited, Professor of English, has been a member of the Piedmont College faculty for 25 years. His literary interests include the works of Tim O'Keefe and Xhenet Aliu.

STUDENTS

"At Piedmont, in almost every course I took, the professor inspired critical thinking. It wasn’t the specific course topic; it was how the skills were presented—the discussions— that generated my critical thinking."

KRISTEN LEWIS

B.A. SOCIOLOGY, ENGLISH MINOR 1999; MPA, 2000 Owner and manager of four animal hospitals with her husband, a veterinarian.

The skills I learned from a liberal arts education: how to communicate ideas, to find and analyze information and data, to adapt to new technology and professional trends, to work with others to solve problems, and to make confident and knowledgeable decisions.

At Piedmont, in almost every course I took, the professor inspired critical thinking. It wasn’t the specific course topic; it was how the skills were presented—the discussions—that generated my critical thinking.

Every single day, thanks to my education, I learn on the job. I can effectively communicate with my employees, doctors, clients, and reps. I can review and synthesize data from financial reports and veterinary statistics. I can remain proactive as a habitual researcher in order to stay ahead of veterinary trends and to stay current on all the changes in modern medicine and science. Of course, not a day goes by as business owner that I don’t have to solve some sort of problem or handle an issue! Problem-solving skills learned in Sociology and English classes have come in handy!

I am happy with my degree! It was a lot of work, but developing a habit of learning was worth every effort.

JARED MESTLER

B.A. HISTORY, ENGLISH MINOR 2002

Manager, Client Support of Stadium, Outdoors, and College Sports, Ticketmaster.

A liberal arts education taught me to reason, to look past the specific problem, and to see the whole picture. I learned always to question why: Why this way and not another; Why do we think this way and not another? Thoughtful questioning has helped me not only to learn new tasks and new skills but also to understand clients and their business practices. It provides a starting point for seeking new, more efficient practices.

It seems that every day a client gets bogged down in looking at a specific problem or question, and we have to come in and take a step back and look at the whole process to find a better solution, a better process, instead of trying to fix one specific problem.

"A liberal arts education taught me to reason, to look past the specific problem, and to see the whole picture. "

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"Today, I work in a role that involves constantly meeting new people. Without a liberal arts education, I simply wouldn't be able to relate to them as effectively, and they might be unable to relate to me."

BETHANY MURLEY B.A. ENGLISH AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2013

Traveling Leasing Consultant, specializing in sales & marketing for property management companies in the US and Canada.

A deeper education in the humanities gave me an appreciation of different lifestyles and different points of view, and better study skills.

RHANI LOTT

Even classes in Econ, Computer Science, and Accounting taught me how to manage a workload and focus first on the areas that would bring positive outcomes. In the workforce now, I am better able to see the big picture and focus on the most important things first.

Adjunct Professor of Law and Sr. Program Coordinator, Emory University School of Law

I developed critical skills at Piedmont College, but most importantly I gained an intellectual and social common ground from which I could better relate to people around me. Today, I work in a role that involves constantly meeting new people. Without a liberal arts education, I simply wouldn't be able to relate to them as effectively, and they might be unable to relate to me.

B.A. IN PHILOSOPHY/RELIGION AND HISTORY 2005

I learned to think critically and examine multiple sides of an issue and to appreciate that reasonable people can reach different conclusions. I learned that individuals with varied life experiences will bring unique skills and viewpoints.

Serving as the sponsor for Emory Law’s Mock Trial Team, I spend a lot of time working with students formulating themes and theories for their cases. I rely on the skills I learned at Piedmont to figure out how we tell our story and how we use evidence strategically.

"I rely on the skills I learned at Piedmont to figure out how we tell our story and how we use evidence strategically. "

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On the Stage & In the Field Theatre Arts Professor Doubles as Part-Time Soldier

BY JOHN ROBERTS

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ohn Spiegel has always had a special fondness and respect for the military. His stepbrother retired from the Marine Corps, and many of his close friends have served in the armed forces.

As a young man, Spiegel, a professor of theatre arts, wanted to do something for his country. But life – and work – kept getting in the way.

He earned a BA from Davidson College, an MFA from the University of North Carolina Greensboro in 2003 and jumped right into education.

He taught at Providence Day School (Charlotte, North Carolina), Andrew College (Cuthbert, Georgia) and Presbyterian College (Clinton, South Carolina) before joining Piedmont in 2009.

“It (serving in the military) was the one thing in life I regretted not doing.

In 2013, a radio segment by Clark Howard, a popular consumer expert with a nationally syndicated show, sparked a curiosity about the Georgia State Defense Force, a rapid-response, all-volunteer military force that helps during natural disasters and other emergencies.

O U T R E AC H & I M PAC T

Spiegel signed up and has since provided relief for victims of four hurricanes, two tornadoes and several floods. He’s managed fork lift operators

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma last year, he was away from the Swanson Center for the Performing Arts for 10 days. During that time, he worked at a shelter in Augusta, managed a forklift team in Pearson, Georgia and cleared away fallen trees in Atlanta. In 2016, he worked at a shelter helping victims of Hurricane Matthew.

Spiegel has been trained as a medic and in wilderness search and rescue exercises. Unlike the National Guard, the Georgia State Defense Force is completely voluntary.

Members of the group must pay for their uniform.

Volunteers must have a clean record, be able-bodied and serviceminded.

It’s ranks include the Above Left: John Spiegel directs Much Ado About Nothing at young, old Piedmont College. Above Right: Spiegel provides medical attention and men and to a National Guard soldier during a 2016 training exercise at Fort women from Stewart. The soldier had suffered a broken ankle. Spiegel later a variety of received a medal of commendation for his work. backgrounds. at emergency supply stations, After basic training, force members stabilized broken limbs, and played commit one three-day weekend per the role of terrorist fighter in battle (Continued on Page 14) preparation exercises.

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Bridges Not Barriers

BY BETH LOVERN & DAVID HARRELL

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he Washington Gladden Society is Piedmont’s newly revived and re-energized social justice club. Thanks to a band of committed students and strong faculty support, the group is already making an eye-opening impression on campus with events designed to raise awareness of injustice and inequality issues.

One example: The screening and a panel discussion of “Released: When Does the Sentence End?” on November 8 in the Stewart Auditorium.

“Sometimes people with the worst pasts end up creating the best futures.” ­—Omar Howard facing –and solving -- these problems.

The panelists included Omar Howard, former inmate, author, and founder of the non-profit Freedom Is a Choice; formerly incarcerated Piedmont student Page Dukes; and

and moderated the discussion. “I have had a long interest in recidivism,” Sweat-Whylly said. “How can we be such a powerful country and have some of the worst recidivism rates and incarceration rates in the whole world?

Something is not working. We need to do something differently.

Personally, my father was locked up twice when I was younger so I’ve had a relationship with the criminal justice system for a long time. He’s probably the reason why I’m doing this work.”

The documentary, produced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, reveals the hardships faced by formerly incarcerated persons in trying Over 120 students, to obtain jobs The panel of speakers at the Released film screening include (from left to right) Dr. guests, and Kathy Seabolt, Page Dukes, and Omar Howard. Here, Howard shares his postand housing Piedmont staff and incarceration experience and how he motivates prisoners to build a future life for after serving themselves. faculty attended. their sentences.

Their takeaway?

The film includes The general former Arrendale State Prison Warden perspectives of many released agreement, after hearing these potent, and current Piedmont Psychology prisoners who work hard to create first-hand accounts, was there is a need Instructor Dr. Kathy Seabolt. a new start for themselves and for more services, willing employees, their families through education, Dr. Danielle Sweat-Whylly, Outreach and stronger networks to help those employment, and entrepreneurship.

Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney’s being released from prison.

Office in Atlanta, introduced the film After the film, three panelists offered their own, very personal stories on

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PHOTO CREDIT: SARA WISE

FIRST NOVEL, FANTASTIC REVIEWS

BY DAVID HARRELL

"This enthralling debut is a stunning story about a mother, Elsie and her daughter, Luljeta, which is told in parallel narratives that are as bold and tough as they are extraordinarily sensitive and deeply felt.” —Southern Living BRASS, by Xhenet Aliu, our Athens Campus librarian, was published on January 23, 2018 by Random House. The response from critics and readers alike is definitely in the “wow” territory.

Among many early and growing accolades, it earned a starred review in Kirkus, was selected as a Spring 2018 Barnes & Nobel Discover Pick, featured in O, The Oprah Magazine,

and applauded in The New York Times.

Entertainment Weekly calls it “gritty, dazzling novel about chasing the American Dream.”

When asked about the book’s reception, Xhenet (pronounced Jeanette) describes it as “scary, surprising and exciting.”

Xhenet entered college with the goal of becoming a nurse. One creative writing course later and her life path hit redirect. “I thought writers were born writers, a different breed, like a wizard.

Even as much as I loved to read, it hadn’t occurred to me that you could learn to be a writer.” Learn she did.

“The germ of the idea for BRASS popped up in graduate school about

ten years ago. I parked it on the shelf for a while and focused on short stories and essays. When I got down to writing the book, it turned into five years of solid work,” she recounts. (Note: Her short fiction was compiled into a book, Domesticated Wild Things and Other Stories, which won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize for Fiction in 2012.)

Clearly her honed talent is making quite the impression in the world of publishing. And yes, she is already in the very early stages of her next book.

We can’t wait.

HER BOOK TOUR HITS HOME Xhenet Aliu and fellow Piedmont faculty member Tim O’Keefe held a combined book signing and reading on February 17 at Avid’s in Athens.

It was a lively evening, featuring her novel BRASS and his upcoming book, You Are the Phenomenology, winner of the 2018 Juniper Prize for Poetry.

BUILDING A MUSCULAR PROGRAM (CONT.) (Continued from Page 6) The Athletic Training Education Program engages in high-impact practices by encouraging and assisting students to attend professional events for student-focused education and networking opportunities with students from other programs and working professionals. Students have attended both the National

Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (SEATA) annual conferences each year since the program began. Current students are in the process of planning and fundraising to attend the NATA Convention being held this year in New Orleans.

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BY CRAIG AMASON

CURTAIN UP!

LIGHTS, CAMERA

New Play About Lillian Smith Premieres This Year

New Documentary on Lillian Smith in Production

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ohn Barrow’s “Lillian Paula Carson” – based on the life of writer and social activist Lillian Smith, her lifelong companion Paula Snelling, and Southern writer Carson McCullers – was the winner of the Southern Playwrights Competition. The event was presented by the Department of English at Jacksonville State University and made its world premiere on March 29 and 30 at the University’s Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center.

Carson McCullers, famed author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter and The Member of the Wedding, made a sudden visit to Lillian Smith and Paula Snelling at their home near Clayton, Georgia, in 1953. With humor and insight, this play explores what might have happened on this visit, and how these brilliant women dealt with issues of justice, fame, commitment, love, and mortality.

Playwright John Barrow grew up in Cordele, Georgia and now lives in New York City. His plays have been performed in New York, Nashville, Key West, Atlanta, and other locations.

al and Henry Jacobs believe the human and civil rights issues Georgia author Lillian Smith confronted head-on in the mid-20th century have never gone away. The father and son team are working on a film that will explore her life and highlight her impact as a great humanitarian.

The film will feature interviews with individuals who have in-depth knowledge of Smith’s personal and professional journey, including Nancy Smith Fichter, the author’s niece, and Civil Rights Movement leaders who worked closely with Lillian Smith.

In addition to archival images and footage, the film will also show the current landscape of the South, including the Lillian E. Smith Center in Clayton, Georgia, now owned and operated by Piedmont College, where Smith lived and operated a girls’ summer camp.

Hal Jacobs is an independent filmmaker who has produced short documentaries for Emory University and Georgia State University among others. His 2017 film, Mary Crovatt Hambidge: Wanderer, Whistler, Weaver, Utopian, was awarded “Best Documentary” at the Spring, 2017 Southern Shorts Film Festival. Henry Jacobs is a photographer, filmmaker and musician in LaGrange, Georgia. The Lillian Smith film is expected to be released in 2019.

“Lillian Smith is one of the true heroes and role models of the modern South. This documentary will recognize her legacy as a writer who never stopped dreaming of living in a just society.” ­—Hal Jacobs Visit the Lillian E. Smith Center website for new and information at www.piedmont.edu/lillian-smith-center

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FINE ARTS UPCOMING EVENTS

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THE SHADOWBOX Written by Michael Cristofer, Directed

by Bill Gabelhausen. Both uplifting and harshly realistic, the Shadow Box follows the journey of three families dealing with terminal illness.

WIND ENSEMBLE PARTNERSHIP Under the direction of Vicki Pinson, combines with the finest high school players in the region to perform great works for symphonic band in the Piedmont College Chapel.

INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE The Piedmont Winds and the Woodwin Ensemble perform a variety of works for brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

GUEST ARTIST SERIES: STEFAN KAGL, ORGAN Internationally celebrated and awardwinning organist from Germany.

GREAT COMPOSERS CONCERT SERIES The Piedmont Chorale, Orchestra, and soloists, under the direction foDr. Lauren Ringwall, perform the Lord Nelson Mass, by Franz Josef Haydn.

A BRAVO VOICE

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ongratulations to Chance Passmore. He was an overall winner in the annual performance competition sponsored by GANATS (The Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing). His category: Third Year College Musical Theater Men. A student of Dr. Jonathan Pilkington, Chance had the spotlight opportunity to sing in the Winners’ Recital.

Making a great showing in a NATS competition is excellent exposure for any aspiring performer. The organization has 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and nearly 30 other countries.

For more news & events, visit www.piedmont.edu/FA

ON THE STAGE & IN THE FIELD (CONT.) (Continued from Page 11) month for training. When ordered by the Georgia Adjutant General, members of the Defense Force drop everything to assist state and local government agencies and civil relief organizations. Many times, they are the first on the scene.

“We are normally given two to three hours to be on the road,” says Spiegel.

The service, he says, is hard. Volunteers endure long periods of heat and physical stress during training exercises. Working in disaster relief, they often sleep on cots or in sleeping bags.

“It’s a lot of work, living in the dirt,” he says. “But when you hear that some of the guys you helped train return safely from deployment, it’s worth it. It’s also very gratifying when you’re able to provide some help and relief to those impacted by national disasters.”

“My department chair, the dean and the entire school have always been incredibly supportive when I have to disappear for things.”

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More Tracks, More Teachers

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iedmont College is widely known – and respected – for the quality of our education graduates. In order to put an even greater number of talented teachers into this popular, actively recruited pipeline, the Board of Trustees approved the creation and addition of three new programs. All are effective beginning in Summer 2018.

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Education Specialist Degree in Music Education

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New Programs at Piedmont

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Science Research Gets Big Boost

Left to Right: James F. Mellichamp, President of Piedmont College; Marshall Boutwell, President/CEO of Peach State Federal Credit Union; Dr. Robert H. Wainberg, Professor of Biology at Piedmont College; and John Fair, Chief of Staff at Peach State Federal Credit Union PIEDMONT COLLEGE JOURNAL

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All together now, a heartfelt “thank you” to Peach State Federal Credit Union for its generous $50,000 donation to Piedmont College. The gift directly benefits the Dr. Robert H. Wainberg Natural Sciences Research Fund.

Research lies at the core of identifying, inspiring, and developing gifted scientists. This endowment will support the projects of current Piedmont College students— and future trailblazers—in the fields of biology, chemistry, and environmental science. Dr. Wainberg, for whom the research fund is named, has been a professor of biology at Piedmont for 30 years.

(Surely, many of you remember him.)

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BY DANIELLE JENKINS

Savannah Castles SPORTSCENTER TOP 10

LION FOR LIFE

The Office of Athletic Communications at Piedmont College has unveiled a new bi-weekly series highlighting alumni accomplishments titled "Lion for Life." This series will focus on athletic alumni showcasing their accomplishments as a Lion, postgraduate careers, and why they chose Piedmont.

“This is an outstanding opportunity to connect with our alumni and continue to highlight the excellence of Piedmont,” said Jim Peeples, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. “Not only does this show all they’ve accomplished and continue to achieve, but this allows current and prospective students to see where the Piedmont experience can take you and the success that is possible at Piedmont and beyond.”

PHOTO CREDITS PAGES 16-18: JASPER LEE

For the third time in program history, a Piedmont College athlete has made airwaves across the country earning a spot on the SportsCenter Top Ten countdown. The lucky star in the fall of 2017 was senior Savannah Castles who struck gold for the Green & Gold preserving an undefeated regular season with a 1-0 victory over the Emory Eagles.

Castles’ moment of brilliance came with just two minutes remaining in regulation to cap off a 16-0-4

season under Head Coach Timmy McCormack. She landed on the SportsCenter Top Ten countdown early that next morning coming in at #6 on the list.

Castles now joins baseball player Brady Ballstadt and former Piedmont men’s lacrosse athlete & current Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant Patrick Ammons who made the countdown in 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Every other Thursday, the Office of Athletic Communications will release a story featuring an alum as well as a graphic on social media spotlighting each individual.

If you would like to submit someone for consideration, email Danielle Percival at dpercival@ piedmont.edu with their name and information regarding their athletic career at Piedmont, current career information, and an email address to contact the nominee.

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FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP VOLLEYBALL

MEN’S SOCCER

The Volleyball Team finished the 2017 campaign at 16-11 overall with an 8-4 mark in conference play. Both Katelyn Durmire and Haley Hixon earned USA South All-Conference West Division honors while Kaitlin Loesel was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team.

The 2017 Men’s Soccer season saw the Lions post a 9-7 record with a 6-5 mark in conference play. Chase Kane earned All-Conference honors while Kane and Nathan Metzger also earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY The Men’s Cross Country Team hosted the USA South Championship for the second year in a row coming in 4th of 10 teams. Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams were named All-Academic Teams for the 2017 season by the USTFCCCA.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY The Women’s Cross Country Team hosted the USA South Championship for the second year in a row coming in 3rd of 15 teams. Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams were named All-Academic Teams for the 2017 season by the USTFCCCA.

Keep up with all of our sports news, schedules, and scores at www.piedmontlions.com

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FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP

WOMEN’S SOCCER

MEN’S GOLF

The Lady Lion Soccer Team posted a 16-0-4 mark in 2017 with an undefeated season including a 6-0-1 mark in the USA South. Cassidy Reich was named USA South Player of the Year as she and Castles earned first team all-conference honors. Reich, Castles, and Devin Haupt earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors.

The Men’s Golf Team won its home event at the 12th annual Piedmont College Fall Invitational in October. The men were led by Davis Cook who posted co-medalist honors as PC took a one stroke victory over TruettMcConnell.

CYCLING The Cycling Teams competed in a pair of conference championships this fall with the mountain bike season and cyclo-cross season. The Lions and Lady Lions saw at least six top-10 finishes at the SECCC mountain bike championship and another four in the SECCC cyclo-cross championship.

WOMEN’S GOLF The Lady Lion Golf Team took to the links five times in the fall posting their best finish at the BSC Southern Showdown coming in 5th of nine teams. Kensley Brown led the Lady Lions placing fifth with a consistent 78 in both rounds landing her on the All-Tournament team.

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2018 P-CLUB HALL OF FAME

TAWANA MOON '04 Moon sports numerous awards from Piedmont and the Great South Athletic Conference. On the softball diamond, she was the GSAC Freshman of the Year in 2000 and followed that with four straight All-Conference selections, as well as the GSAC Player of the Year in 2003. In her four years, the softball Lady Lions won 86 games.

On the basketball court, Moon totaled more than 1,600 career points and averaged 15.4 points per game in her senior year at the guard position. She was named to the All-Conference team for three years and was a Piedmont and GSAC Most Valuable Player.

“This is a tremendous honor,” said Moon. “This means so much to me as someone who really loves athletics.

To be recognized for being good at something, it’s important…it’s not just a trophy, I earned it.”

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The P-Club inducted two new members into its Hall of Fame on Feb. 17 in Demorest. This year’s class included two-sport star Tawana Moon ’04 and Cole Spedale ’08. The guest speaker was former NFL coach Chan Gailey.

Pictured from left are Vice President for Academic Affairs Perry Rettig; Hall of Fame inductees Tawana Moon and Cole Spedale; Athletic Director Jim Peeples; and Renee York, Vice President of P-Club Advisory Board.

COLE SPEDALE '08 Spedale was named to the GSAC AllFreshman Baseball Team in 2005, and was named to the All-Conference Team in the next three successive years. Spedale currently holds first place in six categories for the Lions in the NCAA era. They include “Highest Batting Average” (.348); “Most Runs (140); “Most Stolen Bases” (101); and, in a sign of toughness at the plate, “Most Times Hit By Pitch (29).

“It was nice to achieve some of those records while I was here,” said Spedale.

“I can tell you first hand – a lot of that was [my teammates] believing in me and pushing me to make me better.

The hit by pitch one, I did that one on my own,” Spedale joked. Spedale praised his coaches – AD Jim Peeples, current head coach Justin Scali and former coach Richard Dombrowski­— as well as his parents and teammates.

SPEAKER, CHAN GAILEY Gailey was head coach at Troy State (1983-84), where he won a DivisionII National Championship, Samford (1993) and Georgia Tech (2002-07). He was also head coach in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys (1998-99) and Buffalo Bills (2010-12).

Gailey shared what he’s learned in the game of football that translates into real-life lessons, such as humility, earning what you get, and never giving up. “You better stay humble in this business,” said Gailey. “If you’re not, you will get humbled in a heartbeat.”

He also focused on mental toughness.

“Stick it out, fight through it,” said Gailey.

“The old ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ applies here. You never know when something is going to happen, where you’re going to have the opportunity to be successful…just keep plugging.”

A LU M N I & F R I E N D S

CROWDFUNDING!

BY MARY COLSTON

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iedmont College launched a crowdfunding platform to give its alumni and friends an immediate way to support key initiatives. The platform allows students and faculty to promote the most urgent fundraising needs using the Internet and social media. Donors can make a difference with a click of the button.

“Students learn about fundraising strategy, crafting a 'pitch', soliciting donors, how to motivate volunteers, and project management. These are important, realworld skills that translate to many different careers.”

Dr. Kathy Blandin, Assistant Professor of Theatre, Project JOB. Advancement staff work with faculty, staff and students to identify new projects that have an immediate need and to launch the campaign. Last fall Propel! began with two projects and has a third project that ends on March 31:

Walt Disney Corporation, completed a community service project, and networked with local alumni.

Going Back to Cali The Women’s Soccer Team is opening their 2018 season by competing against two teams near Los Angeles, California. This type of trip only occurs every 2 – 3 years and provides an enriching experience for the students to explore and compete in other regions of the country. This campaign will assist with travel expenses and provide the players with an opportunity to volunteer at the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles.

You can check the website anytime to see if any of the projects float your boat – piedmont.edu/propel.

Project Juniors on Board (Project JOB) Juniors on Board sailing to a better future— Junior Theatre majors raised funds to attend the SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference) this spring. Due to the increase of students in the theatre program, there were only enough funds for seniors to attend SETC. This is an important conference as 90 per cent of Piedmont students who have attended left the conference with an internship or job.

Support the Journey to Career Readiness Students participated in an alternative spring break in Orlando where they took two College Edition Education Courses at

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Class Notes

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Michelle Davis Ivestor BA ’04, MBA ’06 was selected to serve as Chairman of the Stephens County Board of Commissioners for 2018.

Roy Bainey MAT ’06 was named Stephens County School System Teacher of the Year. Roy is a teacher at Stephens County Middle School.

Jessica Littrell Oates ’08 was recently admitted to practice law in the State of Georgia, after graduating Cum Laude from law school in December 2016.

Jessica is married to Justin Oates BA ’08, MAT ’14 and they have three children.

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Daniela Guevara ’09 was promoted from her position with NBCUniversal in New York, where she worked in the sales associate program. Daniela will be the first Account Manager hired for the new NBCUniversal Owned and Operated Telemundo Station, opening in San Diego. The Piedmont Alumni Association recognized Daniela for her outstanding career achievements with the Alumni Pacesetter award in 2017.

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Pictured: Michael Chico, Executive Vice President of Telemundo Sales, Daniela Guevara ’09 and Valerie Staab, President of NBCUniversal Owned and Operation Television Stations.

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Brian Horton MBA ’10 was selected to the Leadership Georgia Class of 2018. As part of the selective leadership training program, Brian will visit five Georgia communities to learn about important issues affecting the state. Brian is an adjunct professor at the Piedmont College Harry W. Walker School of Business.

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Valerie Bryan EdS ’11 began teaching a graduate level instructional technology class for the Library Media Specialist program at Georgia Southern University.

Daniel Lampl BA ’11, MBA ’12 began a new position with Waste Management, after moving to Pennsylvania with his wife, Katie Lampl BA ’10, MBA ’11 Cathy Rice Nix BA ’12, MBA ’16 and her husband, Jared, announce the birth of a son, Oliver Dennis Nix, November 29, 2017. Cathy is currently the Senior Financial Aid Advisor at Piedmont.

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Brianna Foley Greer BA ’13, MAT ’14 and her husband, Taylor, announce the birth of a daughter, Lucy Joy Greer, November 16, 2017.

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Nic Sridej ’13 is the TV Literacy Coordinator for Circle of Confusion, a New York and L.A.-based management and production company representing some of the most popular movies and television series in the industry, including AMC’s Atlanta-filmed hit series, The Walking Dead.

Megan Brockington MA ’13 was named 2018 Teacher of the Year at Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where she teaches art.

6 Galen Morris ’14 and Megan Studdard Morris ’14 were married on August 26, 2017 in Clarkesville. Galen works for Backlot Cinema in Franklin, North Carolina, and Megan is Director of Marketing and Communications at Rabun GapNacoochee School.

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Curtis Chitwood MA ’15 and Sara Gardiner Chitwood BA ’11, MA ’15 announce the birth of a daughter, Ellison Rose Chitwood, March 9, 2017.

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Amy Crump ’16 announces the birth of a son, Joseph David Coleman Crump, January 4, 2017.

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Courtney Thomas MBA, ’16 and Sean Thomas ’16 announce the birth of a daughter, Molly Jo Thomas, January 25, 2018. Courtney has served as Assistant Registrar at Piedmont since 2012.

Keith Grabowski ’16 and Liz Grabowski of Dawsonville, Georgia, were married on October 7, 2017.

Keith will begin the physician assistant program at South University in Savannah this fall.

April Williams ’17 of Alpharetta, began a position in Human Resources for Comcast Corporation after graduating from Piedmont. She is now working towards her MBA at Western Governors University.

Robin Richards EdS ’16 of Athens, began teaching World and US History at Commerce High School.

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Amanda Ford Parker ’16 and Daniel Parker were married on October 28, 2017 in Athens. Amanda graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and currently works at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

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(Pictured L-R): Amanda Ford Parker ’16, Daniel Parker, Dr. Julia Schmitz, Associate Professor of Biology, Arisbeida Delgado-Calderon ’15 and Adam Arlt ’17 Sara Hughes EdS ’17 was awarded Teacher of the Year for Oglethorpe County Schools. Sara teaches agriculture at Oglethorpe County Middle School in Crawford, Georgia.

After graduating from Piedmont in May 2018, Biology senior Courtney Bell will continue her education at Brenau University. She is the second Piedmont graduate to be accepted to their highly selective doctorate in physical therapy program.

In Memory 1930s Ruby “Madge” Osigian Barksdale ’34 of Alpena, Michigan, died on October 6, 2017 at the age of 103. She was born in Anderson, South Carolina, and shortly after graduating Piedmont College, she moved with her husband, Reverend Robert Barksdale ’33, to Alpena, Michigan. Robert served as Reverend to the Congregational Church, while Ruby taught the church youth for 25 years.

1940s Phoebe Cook Dillawshaw ’49 of Cornelia, GA, died on October 28, 2017 at the age of 87. Born in Winder, GA, Phoebe was an all-state basketball player in high school.

She graduated from Piedmont in 1949, where she played basketball and met her husband of 64 years, William L. “Wick” Dillashaw, Jr. ’51.

Phoebe worked for Selective Service after serving 35 years as an auditor/ investigator for the U.S. Department of Education.

1950s Sammie Summers Allen ’50 of Cumming, Georgia, died on December 18, 2017 at the age of 90.

A native of Toccoa, Georgia, Sammie attended Toccoa High School before graduating from Piedmont in 1950 with a degree in history. She was a retired school teacher and member of the First Baptist Church of Toccoa, Georgia.

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Shirley Jean Lee ’50, formerly of Lavonia, Georgia, died on November 18, 2017 at the age of 87. Jean graduated from Piedmont in 1950 with a degree in social science. She continued her education at the University of Georgia, earning a graduate degree. After teaching in Rabun County, Chattooga County, Lavonia High School, and Stephens County High School, she moved to DeKalb County and taught at Briar Vista for the next thirty years.

William “Bill” Cash ’51 of Shreveport, Louisiana, died on November 18, 2017 at the age of 86. Originally from Franklin County, Georgia, Bill graduated from Piedmont in 1951, before entering the United States Air Force. In 1962, Bill returned to Georgia and served the Georgia Air National Guard in Marietta and Savannah. Bill attended Air War College at Maxwell AFB and earned a graduate degree in education from Troy State University.

He retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1982.

Katharine “Keiko” Lane Brewer ’53 of Nashville, Tennessee, died on October 21, 2017 at the age of 87.

Keiko was born in Sapporo, Japan to American Quaker missionaries.

After being separated from their parents during WWII, Keiko and twin sister, Doko, were raised by their maternal grandparents in Auburndale, Massachusetts. Keiko studied physical education at Piedmont, where she met her husband of 63 years, Navy veteran Richard W. Brewer ’53.

After graduating, the couple moved

to Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

Keiko taught children at the Second Presbyterian Church, where the church nursery is dedicated in her name.

Eleanor Price Denman ’53 of Lavonia, Georgia, died on October 2, 2017 at the age of 87. After attending North Greenville Jr College, Eleanor graduated from Piedmont in 1953, and later from University of Georgia.

In her 41 years as an educator, Eleanor taught at Lavonia Elementary School, as well as in Mt. Olivet, Bowersville, and Toccoa City Schools.

Dr. Billy E. Frye ’53 of Clarkesville, Georgia, died Nov. 14, 2017.

He was 84.

A respected scholar, educator, and college administrator, he followed Piedmont with graduate school at Emory University where he received one of the biology department’s first doctorates. His career took him to the University of Virginia, the University of Michigan, and, in 1986, back to Emory University as dean of the graduate school and vice president of research. Two years later, he was named Emory’s first provost and vice president for academic affairs. He later served as interim president and then chancellor.

A long and loyal friend of Piedmont, Dr. Frye was an Alumni Trustee from 1995-1997 and won the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1994.

In Memory 1960s Bobby Joe Smelcer ’60 of Cornelia, Georgia, died on October 7, 2017 at the age of 83. After serving in the United States Air Force, Bobby graduated from Piedmont in 1960 with a degree in business administration, followed by John Marshall Law School. Bobby served as a Magistrate Judge with Habersham County for over 40 years, and retired in 2000 from North GA Auto/Truck Plaza in Commerce. Bobby was a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and a member of Level Grove Baptist Church.

Barbara Middleton Sharpe ’65 of Harlem, Georgia, died on January 8, 2018 at the age of 76. Barbara graduated from Piedmont in 1965 with a degree in history, and served as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education.

Zelda Brooks Ferguson ’66 of Cornelia, died on December 26, 2017 at the age of 76. Originally from Rosman, North Carolina, Zelda attended Western Carolina University before moving to Georgia.

She graduated from Piedmont in 1966, and taught music in elementary and school middle school grades for several years. In 1977, she opened the Nutrition Shoppe and later became a certified massage therapist.

Dr. W. Ray Cleere Piedmont College President Emeritus W. Ray Cleere, 81, died peacefully on January 26, 2018 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he earned degrees from Appalachian State University, University of Mississippi, and University of Georgia before joining the Georgia Department of Education.

His impressive career included, among other achievements, serving as Vice President at Valdosta State University, as Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs for the University of Georgia System, and as the Commissioner of Higher PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID PRICE Education for the State of Mississippi where he oversaw the first public higher education desegregation case to go before the U. S. Supreme Court.

Dr. Cleere was named President of Piedmont College in 1995 and served for 16 years before his retirement. During his tenure, Piedmont grew from 850 to 2,700 students on two campuses, Demorest and Athens, and in new graduate programs introduced in off-campus locations across the state. Nine new buildings were constructed in Demorest, including five residential halls.

Numerous new academic programs were originated, and The R.H. Daniel School of Nursing and Health Sciences opened.

He is survived by his wife Ashley Cook Cleere, daughter Jennifer Cherry Cleere (Kelly Burns), sister Adrienne Cleere (Robert Moor), and extended family. He and his wife Ashley, who served as Piedmont College Chaplain, are fondly remembered by the many students who attended during their years here.

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In Memory Donald “Don” Martin ’69 of Villa Rica, Georgia, died on October 17, 2017 at the age of 81. Don was a native of Demorest and attended Piedmont on a baseball scholarship.

After graduating in 1969 with a degree in business, Don worked for Scovill Manufacturing in Clarkesville, Georgia. He then moved to the Atlanta area as VP of sales at YKK until his retirement in 1992. Don spent the last 20 years in Villa Rica, Georgia, at Fairfield Plantation. Don was inducted into the P-Club Hall of Fame in 1984.

1990s Michael C. Loudermilk ’97 of Mount Airy, Georgia, died on December 3, 2017 at the age of 61. A native to Demorest, Michael graduated from Piedmont in 1997 with a degree in history. Michael retired from the Georgia Department of Agriculture after 34 years of service, and was a member of the Mount Airy Baptist Church.

2010s Christina Brown Garrett ’12 of Mansfield, Georgia, died on January 15, 2018 at the age of 27.

Christina graduated with honors from Piedmont in 2012, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama Education. Christina was member of the Alpha Psi Omega theatre honor society and starred in college theatre productions. This is also where she met her husband, Nolan D. Garrett ’12. Christina taught drama at Alcovy High School in Covington, Georgia for four years.

Friends William “Bill” Parise of Lumberton, New Jersey, died on February 4, 2013 at the age

of 68. Born in Jersey City, Bill attended Piedmont in 1971, before earning his undergraduate degree at Richmond College in Staten Island, New York.

He attended several alumni events at Piedmont through the 1980s. Bill worked in the Judicial Department of the State of New Jersey before retiring after 25 years of service.

William Michael “Mike” Shiflett of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on October 31, 2017 at the age of 62. Mike served as a security officer for Piedmont. For over 30 years, he was the owner-operator of Michael’s Jewelers and head umpire for the Habersham County Recreational Department, as well as a driving instructor for Lanier Technical College.

2000s Teresa D. Lawson MA ’06 of Cordova, Tennessee, died on December 28, 2017 at the age of 57.

Teresa was a teacher for 25 years, specializing in special education. She earned an undergraduate degree from University of Memphis, and graduated from Piedmont in 2006 with a Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education at the Cherokee County cohort campus.

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May 5, 2018

12 noon - 5 p.m.

7025 South Main St. Helen, GA 30545 The Piedmont College Alumni Association will be attending the annual Winefest event in Helen, GA. All alumni are invited to join us. Tickets are $25, and the first five alumni to register will receive free entry to the event! Register at www.piedmont.edu/ alumni-events. For more information, contact Laura Briggs at lbriggs@piedmont.edu or 706-776-0146.

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E T A G TAIL June 30, 2018

The Gulch- Lot A 1 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30303 Alumni— come tailgate with us pre-game!

For more information, contact Laura Briggs at lbriggs@piedmont.edu or 706-776-0146 or visit us online at www.piedmont.edu/alumni-events.

May 10, 2018

6 p.m.

5051 Calhoun Memorial Hwy Easley, SC 29640 Join Greenville area alumni for fun memories and great food! For more information, contact Laura Briggs at lbriggs@piedmont.edu or 706-776-0146 or visit us online at www.piedmont.edu/ alumni-events.