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Celebrating Good News: The President’s Tour. This fall President Ruth Knox ’75 visited with alumnae in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, where she shared an iPad presentation on life at Wesleyan that focused on new academic programs, athletic endeavors, student life and leadership on campus, and Pierce Chapel. Be “first for news” in your area when the President visits a city near you. Check wesleyancollege. edu/Alumnae/Alumnae Events for upcoming events in 2015 or contact Alumnae Directors Cathy Coxey Snow ’71 csnow@wesleyancollege.edu (478.757.5173) or Mary Kathryn Borland ’04 mborland@wesleyancollege.edu (478.757.2078).
Georgia Atlanta
Area alumnae met at the Swan Coach House in November for a luncheon with President Ruth A. Knox who received a standing ovation for all the good news she shared with club members. Alumnae hostesses for the event included Atlanta Club President Pamela Corvelli ’98, Jaime McQuilkin ’06, and Ruth White Fruit ’54. In October, Wesleyan Atlanta Young Alumnae (WAYA) held a Dutch Treat Fall Social at FLIP Burger.
North Carolina Triangle area alumnae held a Luncheon with the President at The Carolina Country Club in November. Club leaders and hostesses Pamela Henry Pate ’71 and Linda Brown Walker ’73 welcomed Ruth Knox to Raleigh. Alumnae enjoyed hearing news from the “Oldest and Best” and are looking forward to the completion of the new Pierce Chapel.
Augusta
Columbia
In November, the Augusta Country Club served as the venue for Luncheon with the President where Ruth Knox gave an update on the College to alumnae. Our thanks to Harriet Laslie Reynolds ’62 who coordinated the event along with alumnae hostesses Suzzi Biller ’06, Glenda Barrett Bull ’64, Shannon McGinley Dunavan ’99, and Sally Roberts Griffin ’76.
Columbus
In September, Ruth Knox visited with Columbus area alumnae at the Chattahoochee River Club where she reported on Wesleyan’s current and future programs and plans. Virginia Ann Daniel Holman ’75 organized the event with help from alumnae hostesses Helen Jackson Burgin ’68, Odona EzellWhiddon ’99, Diana Hall Richardson ’69, and Leigh Copeland Sayers ’93.
Savannah
Our thanks to Bettye Withers Barnes ’42 who planned a September Luncheon with the President at The Chatham Club in downtown Savannah. Monica Harper ’04, Katherine Champion Smelley ’65, Libba Cook Smith ’49, and Susan Wyllys Wallace ’72 served as alumnae hostesses. In addition to celebrating exciting news about the College presented by Ruth Knox, alumnae also celebrated the 103rd birthday of Virginia Stanton Eyler ’33 at the luncheon.
Sea Island
A Sea Island Social, held at the cottage of Wesleyan Trustee Gayle Attaway Findlay ’55, provided the perfect coastal setting for Golden Isles alumnae and friends to share a night of sisterhood with each other and with Ruth Knox. Alumnae hostesses Carol “Moon” Burt ’64, Jan Shelnutt Whalen ’71, and Heather Poindexter Kennedy ’05 were on hand to greet guests. Caterer Carol Bacon Kelso ’73 provided special seaside treats for the group.
North Carolina Charlotte
In Charlotte, Diane A. Lumpkin ’63 planned for a special Wesleyan Day at Myers Park Country Club in November. Hostesses Evelyn LeRoy Fortson ’52, Vicki Page Jaus ’68, Lori Reese Patton ’90, Carla Ruiz-Ney ’08, and Kathryne Meeks Sanders ’65 welcomed Ruth Knox, College staff members, and alumnae guests to Luncheon with the President.
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Raleigh
South Carolina In November, area alumnae braved freezing weather to attend Dinner with the President held at The Palmetto Club in downtown Columbia. Hostesses Licia Drinnon Jackson ’74, Ann Ewing Shumaker ’63, Suzanne Gosnell Joye ’64, and Nancy Filer Waite ’64 extended warm invitations to alumnae and friends to join Ruth Knox for a Wesleyan evening in the city. Special guests included former Wesleyan College President Dr. Robert K. “Bob” Ackerman and May Ackerman.
Washington, DC
In June, DC Area alumnae were invited to take a Northern Virginia Wine Tour organized by Michelle McCluney Horgan ’96 and Thuy Vo ’08. Alumnae visited three different wineries - Rappahannock Cellars, Gray Ghost Winery, and Naked Mountain Winery - where they toured wine cellars and enjoyed wine tastings. Tour perks included enjoying a special meal, viewing the beautiful countryside, and sharing Wesleyan stories with sisters.
Alumnae/Student Events Move-In Day
In August, alumnae from classes 1975 through 2014 returned to campus as volunteers for Move-In Day. Alumnae provided hands-on help to entering first year students and their families by carrying suitcases, handing out bottles of water, and running errands for their new PK sisters. Volunteers received T-shirts designed by Jaime McQuilkin, enjoyed lunch in Anderson Dining Hall, and helped new students have a special first day at the College. To volunteer for Move-In Day 2015 contact mborland@wesleyancollege.edu.
The WCAA thanks Wesleyan staff members who accompanied the President on many tour events: Alumnae Directors Cathy Snow ’71 and Mary Kathryn Borland ’04, Vice President for Advancement Andrea Williford, Senior Development Officer Susan Allen, Director of Development Millie Parrish Hudson ’75, and Advancement Associate Whitney Davis.
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