Memory Book - Hampden
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Memory Book - Hampden
1 CLASS OF 1960 MEMORY BOOK Compiled on the occasion of its 50TH REUNION APRIL 23, 2010 2 HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE CLASS OF 1960 50TH REUNION WEEKEND APRIL 23-24, 2010 FRIDAY, APRIL 23 11:30 am Picnic at Hampden House 6 pm Patrick Henry Society Cocktails and Dinner in Settle Hall 50TH REUNION COMMITTEE name 3 THOMAS NELSON ALLEN 337 Clovelly Road, Richmond, VA 23221 Home phone: (804) 353-2210 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Elizabeth Lamar Allen, married 3 years Children: Lori, Tisha & Nelson 9 Grandchildren: 7 Boys & 2 Girls 2 Stepsons: Richard & Harrison Graham Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: LL.B. from UVA; attended London School of Economics NOW Working: The Clovelly Corporation Chairman 2001-Present; East Coast Oil Corporation, Chairman 19782001; East Coast Oil Corporation, President 1975-1978; East Coast Oil Corporation, Executive Vice President 19691975; Booz, Allen & Hamilton Management Consultant in New York 1968-1969; Sullivan, Stauffer, Colwell & Bayles Advertising Account Executive in New York 1964-1968 Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: In 2004 I lost my wife, Rebecca. We had been very happily married for almost 42 years. I have now married a lovely woman, Elizabeth. We will be celebrating our fourth anniversary this June and still feel like newlyweds. Between us we have five children. My three are a bit older and scattered all over the globe, including a son who lives in Singapore. Elizabeth’s two sons are still in college, one at Virginia Tech and the other at University of Alabama. Our children are healthy, well adjusted, and we’re able to see them with some frequency. I also have nine grandchildren. They are what you would expect in a group whose ages run from 5 to 14: tons of energy, lots of surprises, and tremendous curiosity about the world which they will soon be running. With that good fortune how could I be anything but upbeat? 4 Favorite H-SC Memory: I’m not sure why I decided to study Greek under Dean David Wilson, but I did. It quickly became apparent the entire class consisted of students planning to go into the ministry and thus preparing themselves to translate biblical passages from the original Greek. There were only two exceptions: John Brinkley and myself. It also became quickly apparent to me that Brinkley had a bent for ancient languages. After a month or two of toiling in the vineyards—so to speak—I approached John and suggested what I thought was a most ingenious plan. It went something like this: Allen: “John, do you realize we are the only non-divinity students in this class?” Brinkley: “Yes, you’re correct.” Allen: “Don’t you think we should band together and benefit from each other’s observations and note taking?” Brinkley: “Just where are you going with that?” Allen: “Well, it might be helpful for us to study together for tests and exams.” Brinkley: “That’s an intriguing notion, but it will cost you a fifth of Vat 69 for tests and two fifths of Vat 69 for exams.” That’s when I discovered Brinkley was no fool. On the other hand, none of the other divinity students had figured this angle out, so I would have to say I was no fool either. John and I both did fine in Greek, but he did much “finer” than I did. And, yes, studying with Brinkley gave me a decided edge. A lasting H-SC value: Three things come to mind. First, the friendships established at Hampden-Sydney during my attendance were one of the most meaningful “values” of the Hampden-Sydney experience. The friends I made in the late-1950’s continue to be dear friends today. The second “value” was the conviction that with a Hampden-Sydney education I was prepared to do almost anything. And I proved it by not only going into the advertising business in New York after law school, but also going into the consulting business (also in NYC) and then finally pumping gas with East Coast Oil Corporation in Richmond, Virginia. That’s as wide a divergence of occupations as you are going to find. The third “value” would certainly have to be the sense of honor and integrity instilled in us both overtly and subtly during our four (or more) years at the College. Our word is our bond. What a great legacy! 5 DR. JOHN W ENDELL “BEN” BAILEY, JR. 1590 Clermont Drive, Apt. 103, Naples, FL 34109-4366 Home phone: (239) 254-8812 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Sharon (Sherry), married 50 years Children: Stephen John Bailey, Lisa Schwartz Grandchildren: Cody, Colin, Mitchel Schwartz Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Master’s in History, University of MD; Ph.D. in History, Marquette University NOW Retired: History Professor at Carthage College (Kenosha, Wisconsin) for 35 years. Retired in 2000. Civic Organizations, Volunteer Work: Birch Creek Music Academy, Peninsular Music Festival, Peninsular Players Theatre. Special honors or recognition: Distinguished Teacher of the Year 1979; published four books on history Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Trips to Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Favorite H-SC Memory: Students rushing to class as the bell rang and exchanging or borrowing ties from students leaving the classroom buildings. A lasting H-SC value: The Liberal Arts approach provided a solid base for all studies, especially in history. 6 DAN HENRY BARKHOUSER 4405 Fairfax Drive, Cumming, GA 30028 Home phone: (770) 781-2331 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Judy, married 42 years Children: Daughter Teresa Barkhouser Flanagan—Granddaughter: Eva Flanagan (6yr), Grandson: Brennan Flannagan (3yr) Daughter Dana Barkhouser Daniel—Grandson Zack Henry Daniel (6yr), Granddaughter: Leah Grace Daniel (18 mos) Undergraduate Degree: NO, Hampden-Sydney Working: Comptroller—Billy Howell Ford Lincoln Mercury NOW 7 W ILLIAM GEORGE BENSON 3512 Quail Hill Ct., Midlothian, VA 23112 Home phone: (804) 744-6747 Spouse: Elsie, married 22 years Children: Undergraduate Degree: BS, Hampden-Sydney THEN NOW 8 BENJAMIN W ILLS BOX LEY 703 Taylors Hill Court, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 Home phone: (804) 784-1244 THEN Spouse: Carole, married 47 years Children: We have five (5) children: David, Douglas, Paul, Suzanne, and Jennifer We have twelve (12) grandchildren: Rachael, Emily, Parker, Garrett, Landon, Lucy, Peyton, Cameron, Eliza, Kendall, Erika, and Brooke Undergraduate Degree: Retired: Career as a medical sales rep. for Gerber (Formula Division), Barber Veterinary Supply Company, and Pitman Moore Veterinary Division of Johnson & Johnson NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Four cruises: Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Alaska, and Bermuda Favorite H-SC Memory: Great memories of fraternity intramural football, track, and those great “combos” at the Kappa Sigma fraternity. A lasting H-SC value: The H-SC experience inspired me to pursue courses in chemistry that lead me to a career in medical sales. 9 JAMES ROBERT BR AY 3101 Garland Dr., Portsmouth, VA 23703 Home phone: (757) 484-2715 [email protected] Spouse: Jane (Janey), married 44 years Children: Robert Morgan Bray ’91 Beverley Bradshaw Bray ’93 THEN Undergraduate Degree: BS, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: J.D. William and Mary Retired: Virginia Supreme Court Law Clerk 1965-1966 Portsmouth Assistant City Attorney 1966-1967 Virginia Port Authority General Counsel 1967-1978 Virginia Port Authority Executive Director 1978-2007 NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Heart by-pass surgery (4) Travelled to Japan, China, Australia, Europe, Mediterranean, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Iceland, Canada Favorite H-SC Memory: Absolute fear of Professor Overcash A lasting H-SC value: Honesty and Integrity 10 ERR ETT H. CALL AHAN, JR. 2 Fredonia Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503Home phone: (434) 528-3444 www.errettcallahan.com Children: Son, Tim Callahan (42); G-kids: Cyrus (20), Megan (18), Ryan (16) Daughter, Melody Callahan (20) THEN NOW Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: M.F.A. (painting), University of Richmond; Ph.D. (anthropology/archeology), Catholic University Retired: 1980 until retirement, proprietor of Piltdown Productions (related to Archeology) 1967-69—Founded Art Department, Blue Ridge School 1960-67—free lance landscape artist in Jersey Shore near NYC 1961-64—taught 6th grade, Ashburn, VA 1966-67—year in East Africa, painting Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Many working trips to Denmark, Sweden, and Holland (archeology); surgeries include rotator cuff, knee, ankle; 30 years of running ruined knees 50 years of weight lifting, starting at H-SC (I was the sole body builder at H-SC when there, 1956-60). 2 divorces and 2 marriages. 5 books, and 3 pending, on archeology and archery (as practiced at H-SC—and ridiculed) Founder and President of Society of Primitive Technology (international) Lfurg Research Center, Denmark, 1979-2007 Favorite H-SC Memory: Hunting campus squirrels with bow and arrows, at the request of Graves Thompson, at the expense of student relationship with Dr. Ropp. 11 CHAR LES B. COLLMAN 5395 Fox Hound Dr., Naples, FL 34104 Home phone: (000) 000-0000 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Jeannie, married 31 years Children: Jeff(46), with Meagan 15; Davis 14 Kelley(41) with Collman 17mos. Kevin (40) with Logan 3 Kriston (38) with Jack 12; Davis 8; Caity 6 Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney NOW Retired: 30 year career in Naval Aviation. 4,300 flight hours. Selected for three commands: squadron, Bonus, and Major. Other: Senior Emergency Actions Officer—Headed President’s Command and Control Communications Team 12 W ILLIAM BENJAMIN COSTENB ADER, JR. 2315 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223 Home phone: (205) 870-4415 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Jane Forsyth, married 7 years Children: I have a daughter and son, both living in Asheville, NC. My wife, Jane, has two daughters, one living in Asheville, NC and one in Birmingham, AL. We have three grandchildren; a grandson and granddaughter in Asheville (my daughter’s children) and a grandson in Birmingham. This keeps us on the road between our homes in Asheville and Birmingham. Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine 1964 NOW Semi-Retired: I did general surgery residency training at the University of Kentucky Medical Center and otolaryn gology residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Practiced otolaryngology in Asheville, NC, for 23 years. Then went into hospital management in Asheville as Senior VP of Medical Affairs and subsequently a similar position in Ocala, FL. Since 1999 I have been a consultant to hospitals across the country in matters of medical staff governance, accreditation and quality. Still doing some work now, but I have cut back from the pace of 35-38 hospitals a year. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Married to Carol Walton for 39 years. She died in 2001 following a 14-year cancer battle. Have since married a wonderful person that was a long time family friend. Jane and I are now enjoying life with an annual monthlong skiing vacation (this year Utah) and an annual trip in July to Oregon for the International Pinot Noir Celebration, followed by two to three 13 weeks at the Oregon coast. We spend the winter in Everglades City, FL, a funky little fishing village with a definitely laid-back lifestyle! In spite of all of that we still are able to be gainfully employed part-time! I have been fortunate to have had a chance to travel through Europe and have visited 49 of the United States through either business or pleasure travel (still have North Dakota to get to). Favorite H-SC Memory: Having the opportunity to take classes under Mr. H. B. Overcash. The dread of realizing I was not prepared for the daily recitation. And finally, being able to converse with my father about Mr. Overcash’s classes and lecture style, because he also had him as a professor when he attended Hampden-Sydney. A lasting H-SC value: The liberal arts preparation allowing continuing definition of my career. The Honor Code. The sense of community. 14 BENJAMIN MACLIN CROW DER 2070 West Lake Hamilton Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33880 Home: (863) 401-9489 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Ellie, married 14 years Children: Scott, psychiatrist in Wilmington, NC Jon, attorney/drummer in Eldorado Springs, CO Billy, poultry Farmer, North Georgia Amanda, homemaker in Providence, FL Undergraduate Degree: transferred to Florida after 1 year Advanced Degree: M.D. University of Florida NOW Working: Medical School, University of Florida (1960-64) Intern in Charlotte, NC (1964-65) Medical Officer US Navy (1965-67) Resident in ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL (1967-70) Private Practice of ophthalmology, Winter Haven, FA (1970 - present) Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Divorced Childhood sweetheart, Barbara Remarried - Ellen Crowder. She has two children, Billy and Amanda Ellen is into racing thoroughbreds and spent 4-6 weeks last summer racing at Colonial Downs outside Richmond. During the summer of 2007 we went on a Rick Steves tour to France. We enjoyed it so much that we went back in the summer of 2008 and spent 3 weeks. Favorite H-SC Memory: Guarding the campus the night before the Randolph-Macon Game. Hazing by the sophomore class, sending the sophomore President on a one-way ticket.... KA parties A lasting H-SC value: Small classes with terrific studentfaculty relationships. Quality of the faculty and the Liberal Arts & Sciences education. Friendships with fellow students, particularly Lewis Drew. 15 JOSEPH HOLDEN CUTLER, JR. 1640 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523 Home phone: (540) 586-3140 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Justine, married 49 years Children: Four children and eight grandchildren Cherie: husband, David A Whitehurst; children, Alison and Anne Kenneth; wife Lisa; three children, Nathan, Amy, and Joseph Michael; wife Angie; one child, Sydney Grace Jeffrey; wife Kelly; two children, Reghan and Nicholas Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: M.Ed., University of Virginia Retired: Taught in Bedford County for 44 years. Forty of those years were at Liberty High School, and four years were at Bedford High School NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: My wife and I have travelled extensively in the United States, visiting nearly all of the National Parks. Some of our RV excursions have included trips to Canada and Newfoundland. Through the years, I have entered many races. For the last two years, I have participated in the Angels Triathlon in Lynchburg, Virginia. Other activities include bicycling, fishing, and golf. I have gotten two holes in one. My wife and I spend our winters in Florida where we especially enjoy golfing, square dancing, and round dancing. Our most enjoyable times are when we are with our family and watching our grandchildren participate in sporting events, dance recitals, and numerous school and church activities. Favorite H-SC Memory: Spring break in Florida. A lasting H-SC value: To work diligently and strive for excellence. To be honest with self and others. 16 HENRY THOMAS DAV IS, JR. 2331 Hicks Road, Richmond, VA 23235 Home phone: (804) 276-8839 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Faye Vass Davis, married 49 years Children: T. B. Davis and K. T. Davis Grandchildren: Henry Davis, William Davis, Mary Hazel Davis, Nick Davis, Rachel Davis Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Working: Employed in the fine printing paper and packaging business for the past 33 years NOW 17 BRIAN AR MSTE AD DEMENTI 7519 Oakmont Drive, Richmond, VA 23228 Home phone: (804) 262-3312 [email protected] THEN NOW Spouse: Patricia Ann, married 43 years Children: Daughter, Briana Carol Dementi-Harris, graduate of Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Phi Beta Kappa Son, Frank Dorset Dementi Grandson, Ben Harris (6 yrs); granddaughter, Addison Harris (3 yrs)... these grandchildren are my delight. We babysit for them and do many things together. I am Jappaw! Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: M.S. Organic Chemistry; Ph.D. Biochemistry; D.A.B.T. Board certified in toxicology; by the American Board of Toxicology Retired: 1. High school science teacher in Henrico County, VA 2. Research Chemist (Polymer Chemistry) at Allied Chemical Corporation, Colonial Heights, VA 3. Research Biochemist at A.H. Robins Pharmaceutical Company, Richmond, VA (Developing medicinal agents for gastric ulcers and diabetic cataracts) 4. Virginia State Health Department, as toxicologist dealing with various health effects and problems with chemicals in Virginia; worked to implement the Virginia Toxic Substances Information Act passed by the VA General Assembly to prevent another Kepone event in Virginia. Background: Kepone was a pesticide that due to improper use and disposal resulted in worker health problems (neurological) and contamination of James River below Richmond, VA. To prevent another such incident, VA Legislators passed the Toxic Substances Information 18 Act requiring all firms in VA to disclose, confidentially, to the Health Department all chemicals (and their location) in VA. I was among three toxicologists and two chemists who reviewed the submitted inventory to attempt to identify and place in class 1 chemicals considered most threatening to human health and to the environment. I authored the report, for the first 5 chemicals so designated by the Governor’s Advisory Council for Toxic Substances. 5. Toxicologist with Life Systems, a private firm contractor in Washington, DC. We reviewed carcinogenics studies submitted under the PMN Statute of the toxic substances control act, implemented by USEIA. 6. Senior Toxicologist, United States Environmental protection Agency, Health Effects Division, Washington, DC from 1984 until retirement. This work involved reviewing major health effects studies (animal models) for pesticides; carcinogenicity studies, developmental toxicology studies (birth defects); neurotoxicology studies especially to address potential neurological effects in infants and children resulting from chemical contaminants in the US food supply, as required under a new federal legislative act “Food Quality Protection Act.” Developed special reports: “Cognitive Effects of Cholinesterate Inhibition” and “Ocular Effects of Organic Phosphates.” Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Have developed, with my brother Wayne, a photo exhibit of our Dad’s photographs taken of Winston Churchill and General Dwight Eisenhower on their visit to Richmond and Williamsburg, March 8, 1946, shortly after the end of WWII. This visit came just three days after Churchill made his “Iron Curtain” speech in Fulton, MO. Our Dad (Frank Dementi) was sole photographer when the ChurchillEisenhower party convened for social events in Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg. This exhibit we have presented so far (with talk and refreshments) at Suitable for Framing (art gallery in Richmond, VA); Lakeside Presbyterian Church; Williamsburg Regional Library; Fort Lee (Quartermaster Museum) outside Petersburg, VA; Patriots Colony, Williamsburg, VA ; and one is planned in the summer at the Hopewell Historical Society, Hopewell, VA. Would be pleased if H-SC considered our presenting at the College sometime. FYI in connection with this photo exhibit, as we develop (write) our own book on Dad’s photos— have read lengthy biographies on General Eisenhower and Winston Churchill and Robert Oppenheimer (H-SC’s Dr. Bliss would be proud to find a B.S. who has become such a history buff for WWII). In connection with this work, my wife and I have visited Westminster College Presbyterian in Fulton, MO, where Churchill gave “Iron Curtain” speech in 1946, and visited Ike’s home in Gettysburg, PA. We have been involved with members of the Churchill Society. Favorite H-SC Memory: When a freshman at H-SC, during registration (when we all freshmen wore beanies with nametags around our necks) I was on my way to register for 19 class and passed another freshmen whom I did not know, but he had a book under his arm entitled “Toward Understanding Jesus” and I thought “What’s with this guy?” Here we are free at last from parents and high school and here he’s walking around with a book like that. Well, when I went to register—lo and behold- this was to be my text also. All freshmen must take Bible (New Testament, and this along with the Bible were the texts—so I walked away with a copy of the same book under my arm—well as it turned out, this was the best thing that ever happened to me—being compelled to study our lord and savior, Jesus Christ. I was a chemistry major and would likely never have chosen Bible 101 on my own. I still have my copy of “Toward Understanding Jesus” and often refer to it when preparing Sunday school lectures. Incidentally the freshman I passed that day and didn’t know, later became my Theta Chi fraternity brother John Crump. A lasting H-SC value: This lasting value is a continuation of the above—in my view the best liberal arts education should include bible study—old and new testament—as was required when I was at H-SC. I don’t believe one can appreciate fully the history of American and European civilization apart from the influence of the Bible. To remove it from public interaction is wrong historically—and wrong in placing Christ in a back room. His words are as true today as ever before. One day I was attending a concert at the Carpenter Center in Richmond (either a symphony orchestra or an opera) and during intermission I “bumped” into H-SC’s Dr. Graves Thompson. And during the brief time we talked— I told him that H-SC’s requiring me to study the bible was the greatest thing of all I had obtained from H-SC. He “lit up” and said “tell them that”—well until now I have failed to honor his request. Another good memory—travel with Ned Crawley, Choir Director, as member of H-SC Men’s Choir singing concerts and all the great rehearsals we had. I remember and value much what Dean Crawley repeatedly said to us: “You must always be a Hampden-Sydney gentlemen” and this I have attempted to do and with much pride I tell folks I went to H-SC. 20 ROL AND W EBSTER DODSON 4277 Hatton Point Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23704Home phone: (757) 484-8090 [email protected] Spouse: divorced Children: none THEN Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: L.L.B. Marshall Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary, 1965 Working: July 31, 2009, recognized as a life member of the VA State Bar Association. This is awarded to a person who has practiced law for over 40 years, is over 70 years of age, and is in good standing. NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: I took two twelve-day trips to Europe, first flew to Paris, then took a train to Vienna, Hamburg, Cologne, to Paris then home. Second trip, flew to Paris, train to Amsterdam, Geneva, to Paris, from Paris to London, from London back to Paris and then flew home. Both trips were quite historic and anyone who has not gone to Europe should go there. Since 1974, I go to Clearwater Beach, Florida, for baseball spring training (35 straight years!). I visit with Marty Brennanman, the Broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds, who is from Portsmouth, VA, and who is a friend of mine. I play golf in the morning and watch baseball in the afternoon and have dinner at night. It’s golf, baseball, dinner, and sunny weather. Other vacations that were nice were Hawaii, Acapulco, Nassau, Bermuda, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. I have also gone on golf trips with friends approximately twenty times to Hilton Head Island, SC and to Myrtle Beach, SC; have travelled to Myrtle Beach, SC to golf with groups probably over 50 times. 21 Favorite H-SC Memory: I loved to play basketball in Williamsburg, VA, against the William & Mary Indians because I was from Portsmouth, VA, and W&M was in the Southern Conference. We were in the Mason-Dixon Conference. It was a very exciting moment for me and many of my friends came up from Portsmouth, VA which was a short drive, to see those games. Being a member of Hampden-Sydney College baseball team, second baseman, in 1957, 1958, and 1959. We were the Mason-Dixon Conference Champion all three of those years. Hampden-Sydney beat Norfolk William & Mary. I hit a buzzer beater in this game. On the Norfolk William & Mary team that night were five close friends of mine from Portsmouth, VA: Butt, Hoffman, Griffin, Pratt, and Ainsworth, and I have continued to be friends with them most of my life. I was the only player on the Hampden-Sydney team from Portsmouth. A lasting H-SC value: I am now 72 years of age and have always been an eternal optimist. I have very much enjoyed practicing law, playing amateur sports (basketball, baseball, and softball) and I still enjoy each day. The four years I had at Hampden-Sydney College are the greatest four years of my life without question. Most of my other Hampden-Sydney friends also say the same. What a wonderful four years, and what a wonderful place. I say thanks to Hampden-Sydney College for allowing me to attend. 22 LEW IS HARRISON DR EW 11 Dahlgren Road, Richmond, VA 23238Home phone: (804) 784-3511 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Gale H. Drew, married 5 years Children: Darby Drew Sorber. daughter; Will (16) and Drew (13) Sorber, grandsons Kate Drew McCutcheon, daughter; Matt McCutcheon, grandson Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: MAT, Ed.D. Retired: NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Lots of trips to Florida and South Carolina to visit family. Cruise, Inland Passageway, Alaska. Trips to England and France. National Parks in the West Canadian rockies, NY; and many Broadway Plays. Major back surgery in 1985. Pacemaker in 2005. Married to Nellie Peyronnet 40 years; Nell passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. Re-married in 2004 to Gale Taylor Hickerson, also widowed. Between us, we have five children and five grandchildren! Favorite H-SC Memory: Freshman year basketball game in Gammon Gym against a strong Mt. Saint Mary’s team, an upset victory for the Tigers. Freshmen “dressed up” with crazy outfits, banged on pots and pans, were spirited, and “rode” the visiting team unmercifully. A great example of school spirit! A lasting H-SC value: A commitment to Honor. 23 NELSON DURDEN 117 Hampton Roads Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661Home: (757) 723-1492 THEN Spouse: Mary E. Durden, married 48 years Children: Daughter, Ann Tucker Durden Donovan, and son, Edmund Nelson Durden Grandchildren: Jane Randolph Durden, St. George Tucker Donovan, Suzanne Page Durden, and Anne Tucker Lauzun Donovan Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: University of Virginia, LLB (Juris Doctor) Retired, but on call: Practiced law for 10 years before becoming a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judge. In this capacity I served full time for almost 36 years. I now serve as a substitute judge as needed. NOW A lasting H-SC value: As I said in the November 2007 Record, even though I did not do well academically in high school, Hampden-Sydney took a chance on me by accepting my application for admission, and even gave me a scholarship. My academics finally came together for me and it really built up my self-esteem. As a result I was able to graduate with honors, go on to graduate from the University of Virginia Law School, and have a career that I have loved. None of this would have happened except for the help Hampden-Sydney and my wife, Molly, gave me. I have always deeply appreciated the College for this. 24 MARSHALL R EID EBERT 2316 Woodcrest Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24503 Home phone: (434) 384-7943 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Betty Anne Ebert, married 47 years Children: 3 children, Lee Anne Stone of St. Simons, GA; Mary Beth Francisco of Charlotte, NC; Reid Ebert of Lynchburg, VA 8 grands: Walker, Maxwell, Jackson, and Lillian Francisco; Harrison and Wes Stone; Nicholas and Matthew Ebert Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Retired: Taught English, coached football, then entered the Sales Profession until retirement NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: I have experienced much love from my family. I had 5-way heart by-pass surgery in 2000 and suffered from a stroke in 2006. I feel fortunate to be here for this 50th class reunion! Favorite H-SC Memory: Too numerous to tell!! A lasting H-SC value: To value friends who stick by you— no matter what! (Tom Davis and his wife Faye have been loyal friends for 50 years!) 25 CLAYTON WILLIAMS EISINGER 9705 Kendale Road, Potomac, MD 20854 Home phone: (301) 365-7008 [email protected] Spouse: Susanne, married 24 years Children: 3 daughters, Amy, Constance, Karen 9 Grandchildren ages 4-17 THEN Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Retired: Retail Lumber & Building Business Commercial Real Estate Investment Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: I traveled throughout Europe and Asia with the International Seniors Golf Assoc. I married my second wife Susie in March 1986. NOW Favorite H-SC Memory: I have many fond memories of the Kappa Sigma House. We experienced fun times with our combo parties and dances at the Kappa Sigma House. Both of my roommates, Dr. Walter Chapman and Fred Hoback, sadly passed away. I’ll miss them at the reunion and in my life. I was instrumental in starting the golf team at H-SC. We started with four matches in our first year and had eight matches in my senior year. A lasting H-SC value: The friendships that I developed during my fours years at H-SC were shared not only in the class room and the athletic field, but also through my entire life. 26 HARRY BY RD EL AM 3425 Prince Edward Highway, Prospect, VA 23960 Home phone: (434) 574-6482 THEN Spouse: Joanne F. Elam, married 50 years Children: Katherine Busser, Sarah Puckett, Harry Byrd Elam, Jr., William Elam Grandchildren: Keaton and Grayson Busser; Grace Ann Puckett; Virginia, Wyatt, Kate and Olivia Elam; Mary Margaret, Emma, and John Turner Elam Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Engineering, University of Virginia Retired: Optical Engineer, Sperry Marine, Charlottesville, VA NOW 27 THOMAS K EITH FAR MER 108 Autumn Court, Danville, KY 40422 Home phone: (859) 236-7569 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Martha Poarch Farmer, married 46 years Children: Thomas K. Farmer, Jr., Atlanta, GA Rachel Farmer Levitt, Atlanta, GA Grandchildren: William Riley Levitt, age 11; Miller Stone Levitt (9); Samuel Steele Levitt (5); Thomas Keith Farmer III (1) Undergraduate Degree: B. A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: M.Div., D.Rel NOW Retired: Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, AL 1963-64; Ass’t Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, VA 1964-66; Pastor, Northminster Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, VA 1966-1969; Assoc. Pastor, University Presbyterian Church, Chapel Hill, NC 1971-74; Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount, NC 1974-80; Pastor, University Presbyterian Church, Austin, TX 198086; Pastor, Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria, VA 1986-91; Pastor, The Presbyterian Church, Danville, KY 1991-2003; Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY 2009-2010 Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Travels have taken us frequently to Scotland where I was engaged in two pulpit exchanges and subsequent house trades. Other trips have taken us to Canada, France, Italy, Israel, Jordan, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Mexico. A river boat cruise down the Danube found us in Prague, Budapest, and Vienna. Over the years our family has often gathered for vacation at Sunset Beach, NC. Favorite H-SC Memory: The night McIlwaine Hall burned—our freshman year. The practical jokes of Charlie Sears. Glee Club with Dean Crawley. A lasting H-SC value: The H-SC Honor Code 28 FR ANCIS MERIW ETHER FOW LK ES, JR. 106 Gaymont Road, Richmond, VA 23229 Home phone: (804) 288-4439 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Sue, married 41 years Children: Son Frank, married with 19-month-old son and a daughter due in May Daughter: Elizabeth Undergraduate Degrees: B.S. and B.A., Hampden-Sydney Retired: Purchasing Management: Reynolds Metals Co. for 21 years; AMF Bowling for 7 years; Sergeant’s Pet Products for 4 years; attained Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Married in July 1968 in Bermuda. Jim Grant ’60 assisted in the service, and Dan McKeel ’61 and Garnett Hall ’62 were groomsmen. Extensive world travels: By age 30 I had visited over 30 countries, including all 50 United States. Completed a round-the-world trip solo in 1966. Completed an interesting antique car tour of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica. Favorite H-SC Memory: My favorite H-SC story did not take place on campus, but several thousand miles away in Eagle, Alaska (population, under 100!) on the Yukon river, about 200 miles from the nearest paved road. I met a couple there from Minnesota (we were the only visitors in town), and after awhile in the conversation, I mentioned going to H-SC, the “small, all-men’s liberal arts college in Virginia... you’ve probably never heard of it!” They both beamed and said that H-S was one of their favorite places to visit! What a shock it was to hear this in Alaska, where I often fielded questions such as “is Virginia on the coast?” 29 or “is it near Pennsylvania?,” etc. It turned out that the man had retired from a government job in D.C., during which time they lived in Arlington. They had no children and had “adopted” two neighborhood boys who went to H-S and the couple visited them often. A lasting H-SC value: An outstanding liberal arts education provided in a wholesome, caring environment, during which time I established lifelong friendships. 30 W ILLIAM H. GOODW Y N, JR. 12316 Richmond Street, Chester, VA 28331 [email protected] Spouse: Barbara Children: Four daughters; three granddaughters, two grandsons THEN Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Retired: now working for kids, grandkids, and spouse! Lawyers Title Insurance Corp. 1961-1998, Executive Vice President Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: It’s a 50-year blur, but it has all been great!! NOW Favorite H-SC Memory: Thumbing rides from H-SC College Church to Longwood College Great Friends! Great school! A lasting H-SC value: Graduation! 31 JAMES HENRY GR ANT, JR. P.O. Bob 32, Tazewell, VA 24651 Home phone: (276) 988-6743 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Charlotte, married 45 years Children: Daughter Page Bolling Grant King Son James (Jay) Henry Grant, V. Grandchildren: Thorne King, Darden King, Blair Michaux King, Julia Grant, Bo Grant Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: M.Div., Doctor of Ministry NOW Retired: Minister: Littleton, Warrenton, NC Presbyterian Churches 1963-1968 Chatham Presbyterian Church (VA) 1968-1979 First Presbyterian Church, Lexington, NC 1979-1994 Tazewell VA Presbyterian Church 1994-2007 (Retired) Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Studied in St. Andrews, Scotland, 1978 (American Summer Institute) Studied in Uppsala, Sweden, 1993 (American Summer Institute) Favorite H-SC Memory: Dr. Ben R. Lacy was the minister of the College Church when I was at H-SC. Dr. Lacy was my mentor and dear friend. He always let my dates stay at his house for dance weekends, etc. We spent hours talking about everything and he is responsible for my going to the seminary. He also married Charlotte and me and baptized our first child. I was also very close to President and Mrs. Joseph Robert, who spoiled me with many delicious desserts at their home. At Dr. Lacy’s request, I preached my first sermon. He asked me to preach at the Village Presbyterian Church in Charlotte Court House, which had been the church of my 32 paternal grandmother. Dr. Lacy also asked me to visit weekly at a near-by nursing home (Mrs. Thaxton’s), which I did for three years, conducting a devotional time and hymn sing. Since I did not know any of the “old time” hymns, I had to learn all new hymns. A lasting H-SC value: H-SC helped me to learn the value of lasting friendships. I deeply appreciated the small size, where everyone knew each other and felt comfortable visiting to talk to professors. Dr. Graves Thompson helped me to learn to appreciate classical music. I wish that I had been able to take his Art Appreciation Class. Over the years, I have grown to truly appreciate the meaning of “A Hampden-Sydney Gentleman.” 33 JOHN F. GR AV ES 3931 Fighting Creek Drive, Powhatan, VA 23139 Home phone: (804) 598-1430 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Carolyn, married 45 years Children: Two daughters, Laura and Jenifer Grandchildren: four boys, Adam, Ryan, twins Wade and Trevor; one girl, Mia Undergraduate Degree: BS, Hampden-Sydney Retired: Retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 30 years Worked in five different locations: Fredericksburg (twice), Warsaw, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Herndon NOW 34 LEON W. HAW K ER 12509 Carnoustie Lane, Richmond, VA 23236 Home phone: (804) 897-0630 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Irene, married 49 years Children: Three children—all college graduates—and seven (7) grandchildren: Susan Hester (TCU); 14 years on mission field, Europe, three children: David, Ashley, and Jonathan; Leon Jr. (Univ. of Southern Alabama); two children: Leon III and Andrew Anne Frost Kennedy (Spring Hill College, MA Univ. Southern Alabama); two children, Renie and Coleman Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney NOW Retired: 1 year of pro baseball, Florida State League 31 years Crawford and Co. Risk Management. Managed offices in Danville, VA, Mobile, AL, Florence AL, Tupelo, MS. Retired 5/31/1993. Coached all sports UMS/Wright Prep School for 5 years after retiring. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Suffered from ulcers and had one-third of my stomach removed in 1974. Favorite H-SC Memory: On my first visit to H-SC, I was taken to Dean Wilson’s home. I will never forget sitting on his front porch when he said “If you are looking for something easy, don’t come to H-SC!” I later had him for freshman math. A lasting H-SC value: I cherish my H-SC sheepskin, lifelong friends, and the many memories. I am thankful for Weenie Miller for giving me a second chance. Thanks to Beau Hughes for convincing me to attend H-SC. Thanks to A. B. Carrington for his financial support. 35 EMMETT MARTIN HEDGEPETH, JR. 484 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Home phone: (919) 642-0152 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Barbara Children: Daughter Caroline Walter (John) and grandson John Martin, age 4 Daughter Courtney Edwards, PhD (Neill) and Grandson Griffin, age 6 Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Retired: Human Resources Manager, Paper Industry. Retired from International Paper in 1999. Business interests: Hedgepeth Farms, Inc. and Hedgepeth Holdings, LLC NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Barbara and I have been blessed with two grandsons, Griffin, age 6, and John Martin, age 4, whose calling us Bobbi and Granddaddy is “music to our ears.” We lived in Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, and Louisiana. Twenty-five years were spent in historic Selma, Alabama. We lived in Tuscaloosa during the “Bear Bryant” years. Some travel highlights include having played Ailsa with my brother at Turnberry, Scotland, before the 2009 British Open, having a beer at U Fleku Beer Garden, oldest brewery in Prague, established in 1499; watching fireworks from atop a boat in Budapest; visits to Las Vegas and Biloxi, MS.... Memories include walking on Hitler’s Parade Ground in Nuremburg, waking up at dawn surrounded by glaciers in Alaska, touring Franco’s tomb in the Valley of the Fallen, and seeing Picasso’s Guernica; experiencing Gaudi’s architecture in Barcelona; driving into Avila, Spain, in an out-of-season snow storm in April; crossing the North Sea and travelling the Baltic Sea to St. Petersburg, Russia. Favorite H-SC Memory: (Fictional) Girl on the 3rd Floor of the KA House (Charlie Sears); Football Weekends; Longwood Ladies A lasting H-SC value: The Honor System 36 JOSEPH C. HILLIER Olive Hill Farm 7301 River Road, Matoaca, VA 23803 Home phone: (804) 590-2198 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Suzanne, married 44 years Children: Four daughters: Heather (45), Kendall (45), Ashley (41), Shannon (40) Four Grandchildren: Madeline (9), Colton (7), Temple (3), Matthew (2) Undergraduate Degree: B.S, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: D.D.S, Medical College of Virginia, 1966 Working: Private practice 42 years (and Navy, 44 years) NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Numerous trips to Europe: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Monaco, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and multiple trips to Canada. Favorite H-SC Memory: The memory of the burning of McIlwaine Hall. Francis “The Ax Man” The wonderful setting of the College itself is the best memory. A lasting H-SC value: the Honor System has been the most meaningful. It has guided my life in every phase, every day! 37 MURRILL NORTON HOW E, JR. P.O. Box 3130, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 [email protected] Spouse: Kathryn “Kay” Pannell Howe, married 35 years Children: Four grandchildren THEN Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Retired: Senior V.P., Universal Leaf Tobacco Co. Inc. Senior V.P., Dimon International Managing director, Reemtsma GmbH, Central Asia Favorite H-SC Memory: Running track... Party weekends... Bill Hoffman’s Creative Writing and Public Speaking classes... The “Hill” in Autumn NOW A lasting H-SC value: The Honor Code 38 WAV ER LY GLENN HURT 1500 Westbrook Court, Apartment 1143, Richmond, VA 23227-3368 Home phone: (804) 200-1285 [email protected] Undergraduate Degree: BS, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: MD THEN NOW Retired: Medical College of Virginia, Doctor of Medicine, 1960-1964; Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Rotating Internship, 1964-1965; Medical College of Virginia, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1965-1968; US Naval Hospital #13, Great Lakes, Illinois, Staff Physician, 1969-1971; Medical College of Virginia Hospitals/Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Rank of Instructor to Professor (Professor Emeritus, 2004), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1968-2004; Virginia Gynecology Oncology, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA, Part-time gynecology practice, 2005-2007. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Travel—United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Japan, Africa Professional Experiences—Lectureships and surgical demonstrations in United States, Europe, and Asia Publications—peer reviewed articles, abstracts, audiotapes, films, videotapes, book chapters, textbooks Favorite H-SC Memory: Burning of McIlwaine Hall A lasting H-SC value: Professor Overcash’s observation and study requirements; Professor Hoffman’s rhetoric classes; Professor Bliss’ history classes. 39 JOHN CHAR LES JOHNSON 1513 Colony Drive, Tarboro, NC 27886 Home phone: (252) 823-0544 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Nelda, married 12 years Children: Two children by first marriage and three grandchildren. My wife has two children by her first marriage and five grandchildren. Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Retired: Went to work in 1960 for Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co. It later became United Telecom which later became Sprint. Retired in 1999. A lasting H-SC value: Honesty and integrity in all of life’s endeavors. NOW 40 WAY NE C. MCLE AN 210 Wingate Place S.W., Leesburg, VA 20175 Home phone: (703) 777-3439 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Married 21 years Children: Daughters Katherine McLean McMullen, April McLean Moore, Leurie McLean Hahn. Four Grandsons Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Working: 2 Years Professional Baseball—Detroit Tigers (Minors) 18 Years Marketing Department, Texaco Inc. 30 Years Owner-Manager—Waco Oil Inc. Oil Operations sold—since 2004 Real Estate Development & Management Only NOW A lasting H-SC value: Having good friends is a major step towards success. 41 JOHN E. PAPPAS 3705 Shoreline Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703 Home phone: (757) 484-4296 [email protected] Spouse: Elizabeth, married 46 years Children: Mary Elizabeth Clarkson; John Jerry Pappas. Grandchildren: Anna, Gray, Thomas Clarkson THEN Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: JD, 1964, University of Richmond Working: 1964-1966—Associate with Doumar, Pincus, Anderson & Knight, Norfolk, VA 1966-1968—Assistant with Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office 1968-present—Founding Partner of Griffin & Pappas, now Griffin, Pappas & Scarborough NOW A lasting H-SC value: The value of my Hampden-Sydney experience is found in the many friendships formed over the years among alumni who attended before and after me. After having attended grammar and high school with my close and oldest friend Bobby Bray, I followed him to Hampden-Sydney where we roomed together our junior and senior years. As children, we lived two blocks apart and since our return to Portsmouth, we still live in close proximity. Upon arriving at Hampden-Sydney in the fall of 1956, I met Earl Griffin, who became my closest friend at Hampden-Sydney. Following graduation, we both entered T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. In the year 1968, we formed the firm of Griffin & Pappas while at the same time being assistants in the Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office—which in those days allowed us to conduct a civil practice. Since 1968, Earl and I have been law partners, joint owners and constant companions, virtually being together most every day for the last 53 years. My life has truly been enriched through the many established Hampden-Sydney friendships, especially Bobby and Earl. How lucky can you be! 42 PAUL McNEIL PENICK 104 White Street, Lexington, VA 24450-1912 Spouse: Miss D. Penick, married 42 years Children: Paul M. Penick III Nancy Penick Riffe THEN Undergraduate Degree: Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: LL.B., Washington and Lee University Law School, 1963 Working: Commissioner of Accounts Commissioner on Chancery Marriage Commissioner, Rockbridge Circuit Court NOW 43 W ILLIAM ARCHIBALD ROBERTSON 1185 Millers Lane, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103-2718 Home phone: (804) 784-3933 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Mary Stewart, married 45 years Children: Kimberley Anne Berling—Jackson (12) and Stewart (9) Oriana Jane Robertson Jennifer Caulfield Wilkins—Mary (3) and Catherine & Annie (1 1/2 yr old twins) Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: MD from MCV Retired 2003: Private Practice, Thoracic surgery 1972-2003, in Richmond, VA, in eight hospitals, 24/7 NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Served in Vietnam 1970-1971; Travelled in Europe, Australia, Russia; Good health—no medications—lucky!; busy with farm work, sailing, and flying. Favorite H-SC Memory: 1. Trip to Europe, summer of 1958, with Tom Allen and Bill Saunders. 2. Seeing Henry Spalding run naked around outside the Kappa Sigma House in the snow —making butterflies in the snow! 3. Graduation weekend at Henry’s cottage in Gloucester, Virginia A lasting H-SC value: Do the right thing, not the easy thing. 44 NOR MAN LESLIE SAUNDERS, JR. 9100 Arboretum Pkwy., Ste. 300, Richmond, VA 23236 Home phone: (804) 748-4566 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Patricia, married 3 years Children: 2 daughters: Angela and Jennifer; 2 grandsons, Matthew and Michael; 2 granddaughters, Heidi and Anna Undergraduate Degree: Transferred to U of R after one year at Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: LLB, University of Richmond Working: Practiced law for 46 years. Senior Partner of Saunders, Cary & Patterson for 30 years. NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Have travelled to 11 European countries, but favorite trip was a car trip to Nova Scotia this fall. Divorced after 43 years of marriage to the mother of my two daughters, and remarried June 9, 2007. Favorite H-SC Memory: My favorite memories of Hampden-Sydney are the students there when I attended for the one year I was there; the faculty and, especially, Coach Weenie Miller. A lasting H-SC value: Integrity. 45 W ILLIAM T. SAUNDERS, JR. 1215 Riverside Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 Home phone: (757) 596-5436 [email protected] Spouse: “Tudie”, married 35 years Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney THEN NOW Working: Having attended Law School at UVA for 1 year and deciding that this was not my passion, I started working for J.C. Wheat & Company in 1961 as a stock broker. I opened two successful branch offices; one in 1969 in Newport News, Virginia, and then in 1979, in Hampton, Virginia, serving as Branch Manager of both. In 1991, I became a graduate of the Firm’s Financial Planning Institute and earned the designation of Certified Portfolio Manager in 1992. I received the prestigious J. C. Wheat Community Service Award in 1991 and the firm’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994. Currently I am a team member of the Saunders/Holt Investment Consulting Group for Wells Fargo Advisors in Hampton, Virginia. This is our 7th, and hopefully the last, corporate name change since 1961. Our once small regional firm is now the third largest brokerage firm in the USA. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: I have had the privilege of extensive traveling, both in the USA and other parts of the world. This experience began in 1958 with three KSIG brothers: Tom Allen, Whitey Robertson, and myself. We traveled in 17 countries in Europe for three months for the total cost of $1,136 each. We were going to be “cool,” grow a beard, etc., but we saw the “ugly” American at work and decided to be H-SC gentlemen—polite and clean. This paid off in spades. The student ship going over the pond had 700 students; 500 girls and 200 guys. When we three put the H-SC KSIG basement shag on these Northern girls—well...we were “Virginia Gentlemen.” End of story. 46 I personally believe that the more you travel, the more you educate yourself on other people’s cultures. This enables you to grow and appreciate many things that we take for granted in the USA. Favorite H-SC Memory: “Who” cut down the tree across Five Forks Road in a car race? Who remembers “Goldilocks” at Cedarbrook? Who remembers Throckmorton’s store . . . the cheapest beer in town! We experienced numerous road trips when we were young and dumb, and those road trips will remain in the minds of those of us who participated—and survived to tell about them! A few of us also enjoyed our road trips with the Glee Club under Dean Crawley. Dean Crawley was truly dedicated to H-SC and his unselfish efforts with the Glee Club. He helped us to mature and learn from tireless commitment to represent H-SC in its finest light, especially to small churches in Virginia and at women’s colleges where we performed. And many of us remember Reggie Smith, who made our beds and served as a bartender. Many of us would find Reggie every time we returned to campus and we would slip him a $20 bill to thank him one more time! A lasting H-SC value: The “fraternity bonding” that lasts a lifetime is a true H-SC value. H-SC was definitely the right college for me. The impact Dr. Thompson had on my life is immeasurable. He was my mentor and he lived his life as he taught it. There were three Latin words that best described Dr. Thompson and these were said at his funeral. They were... GRAVITAS: Be responsible for your own actions. SIMPLICITAS: Work hard and earn a simple honest living. PIETAS: Be responsible for your family, your community, your church, your country and your god.. I feel privileged to have been a part of the great H-SC class of 1960. H-SC, with the help of our parents, the Honor Code and its traditions, has helped each of us to be leaders and good citizens. We possess the understanding and character to make the right choices despite the pressure to sacrifice principles for expediency, self promotion, etc. May all in our class benefit from our H-SC experiences and may we all work together to make H-SC and our world a better and kinder place to live, grow and foster future leaders. As we celebrate our 50th Reunion and those reunions in the future, as members of the Patrick Henry Society, let us remember to give back to the College, as those before us have given back, and to preserve the H-SC experience for young men in the future. 47 GILBERT HUNT SAY R ES 7942 Lake Vista Drive, Denver, NC 28037 Home phone: (704) 483-1865 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Peggy M Sayres, married 46 years Children: Todd J. Sayres: BS Electrical Engineering Technology UNCC, MBA Brenau University. He is working in manufacturing as Manager of Engineering & Maintenance and real estate in Gainesville, GA. He has a 12-year-old daughter who is the starting point guard of her undefeated school. Gilbert H. Sayres: He is in hotel management and works with a ministry in Los Angeles, CA. Undergraduate Degree: BS, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: BS Civil Engineering, VA Tech NOW Consulting Part Time: In my early career I worked on design and construction of petrochemical plants based in NYC. I spent many years managing multimillion-dollar industrial and commercial construction projects for owners and contractors, including the Charlotte Coliseum. I was appointed president of Southern Engineering Company (structural steel fabricator) in Charlotte until it was sold. I currently provide construction consulting as a licensed professional engineer on a part-time basis. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: I spent one summer in Iran overseeing construction of a fertilizer plant on the Persian Gulf. This experience allowed me to see Italy on the way over and England on the return trip. I learned a lot about that part of the world. Favorite H-SC Memory: I remember the night McIlwaine Hall burned our freshman year. A lasting H-SC value: I chose H-SC because of size and reputation and it proved to be the best choice that could be made. I will always remember those good years for many reasons. 48 GARNETT FLOYD SMITH 26 Oakmont Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270Home phone: (760) 318-4278 [email protected] Undergraduate Degree: B.A. English, Hampden-Sydney THEN NOW Retired: Whew! The last 50 years! OK, here goes! Upon graduating from college, I went to NYC for 18 years, where I pursued my love of acting which had begun at Longwood College, performing in eight productions under the guidance of David Wiley. In NYC I began working at Time Magazine as a copyboy along with Dick Cavett. Of course this was to pay the bills. Then I was lucky enough to be seen by Joseph Papp, the producer of such later hits as “Hair,” “Rent,” and numerous others, and he gave me my union card. Performing with a children’s theater group led to my first Broadway play, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” in 1967. We won the Tony that year and the show ran until 1968, whereupon I had already signed a contract for the musical “Canterbury Tales.” There followed other productions and finally I ended up in “The Magic Show” with Doug Henning and I stayed with the company for three years. All the time I was involved with theater, I was also performing in commercials and modeling for printwork. I loved NYC but finally wanted to try my hand at film and movies, so I re-located to Hollywood in 1978. Once again luck was with me and I signed with agents in California and started commercials on the West Coast. Theater was also available and I performed with Sally Kellerman and Kevin Kline in “Holiday” as well as various theater groups. I had a second home in Laguna Beach where I would escape to on weekends. In 1994 the Northridge earthquake destroyed my condominium, and so Laguna became my prime property. Finally, so many of my friends had abandoned Laguna, that I decided to sell and move to Palm Springs, where my friends had relocated. One of my best 49 moves. At this tender age it is good to be among seniors who understand and sometimes commiserate with me. I’m actively involved in square dancing and a walking group. I have now participated in four theater productions at a Palm Springs venue, the last being Alfred Doolittle in “My Fair Lady.” So life is good and I’m enjoying the desert life. Think I will stay here awhile. 50 L ANDON CARTER SMITH 641 Mobrey Drive, Richmond, VA 23236Home phone: (804) 794-9363 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Parker Hatz Smith, married 11+ years Children: Kenneth G., wife, Julie, have 2 children, Piper and “KC”—they live in Cape Coral, Florida Landon C., Jr., has two children Jennifer and Joshua, who reside in Springfield, VA Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney NOW Retired: Upon graduation, employed at First & Merchants Bank in Petersburg. Later became a teacher at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield County, before ending up at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company in Human Resources. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: After my freshman year I joined three of my fraternity brothers on a summer workrelated trip to Yellowstone Park. While there, I met Jean Gerard of Durham, NC, and we were married in 1957, lasting until 1987. Favorite H-SC Memory: Memories of Lancaster Brown, the Chi Phi caretaker, telling stories of bygone years involving fraternity alumni. A lasting H-SC value: I am proud to be a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College. This school, the 10th oldest college in the United States, is rich in both history and tradition, and provides its students and graduates with a quality education and lasting friendships. 51 HENRY CANNON SPALDING, JR. 4912 Lockgreen Circle, Richmond, VA 23226 Home phone: (804) 204-1859 [email protected] THEN NOW Spouse: Kaye Brinkley Spalding, married 48 years Children: Son Henry Spalding III married to Wendi Willard; Grandchildren: Benjamin Cannon Spalding and Emily Willard Spalding Daughter Mary Parke Holland married to R. Wesley Holland; Grandchildren: Robert W. Holland, Jr, William Henry Holland Daughter Maria Hadlow married to Patrick Hadlow; Grandchildren: Seth Goodman Hadlow and Parker Blair Hadlow Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Post-Graduate Banking Courses at U. of Richmond, Northwestern Univ., Wharton School Retired: Investment Counselor, Sun Trust Bank 1961-1966 Assistant Trust Officer; Scott&Stringfellow 1966-1988, Executive Sr. Vice President; Lowe, Brockenbrough and Company 1988-2001, Managing Partner Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Married to Kaye for 48 years—no divorce. Have travelled to 27 countries and hope for more. New hip operation four years ago. Favorite H-SC Memory: My earliest memory of H-SC is the rat line. Learning the football schedule backwards and forwards was intimidating but character building. Most importantly, the freshmen class was taught to respect the 52 upperclassmen and the faculty. A lasting H-SC value: William Hoffman was my favorite teacher. He taught me how to be creative and to appreciate good writing. Bill became one of my closest friends after college and it was my great honor to speak at his funeral. I will always be indebted to him. My classmates were, and remain, my closest friends. My roommates Tom Allen and Bill Saunders have been important friends for over 50 years, and it is very satisfying now to serve on the College’s board with these gentlemen. 53 AL AN D. STEIN 110A 87th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Home: (757) 422-0083 [email protected] Spouse: Brenda, married 48 years Children: Andrew D. Stein and John C. Stein Grandchildren: Brantley A. Stein and Emma C. Stein THEN Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Retired: Hofheimer’s Inc. NOW 54 HENRY A. TERJEN, JR. 1333 Starling Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23451Home: (757) 422-0660 [email protected] Spouse: Judith Boyd, married 25 Children: Son, Henry Foster Terjen, B.S. University of Oregon, deceased March 13, 2003 THEN Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Retired: Miliken & Company, New York, New York, 20 years NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Travelled four continents. I have enjoyed renovating old buildings. I helped to preserve three houses in Brooklyn in the 70’s and 80’s. More recently I have worked on two 18th-century historic houses in Lynchburg, Tennessee. One is a former jail built in 1869 and the other is an 1890 cottage. Come to Lynchburg, Tennessee to see them! Favorite H-SC Memory: A lot of my memories have been sworn to secrecy. However, one does come to mind. One evening during my freshman year (I was rooming with Ray Wallace above the infirmary), the bell tower was exploding with sound. McIlwaine Hall was burning. I ran into the building, which I had never been in before, up the side staircase to the top floor. I did not have any trouble seeing for the whole place was on fire. It was a large wide open hall the size of the whole floor, burning through the roof. I quickly retreated to watch the entire building burn to the ground. I have never known who started the fire, but I am sure it was arson. 55 ELWOOD DOUGL AS VAUGHAN, JR. 801 Musgrove St.—Unit 3, Clinton, SC 29325 [email protected] Spouse: Martha Gaines Walsh, married 46 years Children: Son, Elwood Douglas (Ed) Vaughan III THEN Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: M.Div., Th.M., S.T.D. Retired: Pastor of Presbyterian (USA) churches in the Carolinas and Texas; Organizing Pastor of North Anderson Community Church (Presbyterian), an alternate style church (http://northandersoncommunitychurch.com); adjunct faculty, McCormick Theological Seminary; Board of Trustees (secretary), Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Named Pastor Emeritus on retirement from 1st Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC. NOW Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: As a member of the British-American Preacher’s Interchange, I spent two months in the UK preaching in the churches of different denominations. I also enjoyed pulpit swaps with pastors in Canada and the UK on other occasions as well. Favorite H-SC Memory: It’s a toss-up between the day Dr. Ropp threw me out of class for being a wise-mouthed sophomore and the time Bill Ware told Dr. Thompson about “the cleaf waves” in Ovid. A lasting H-SC value: Comparing notes with others of our student generation, I realize how much independence we were given at Hampden-Sydney. We didn’t have “house mothers” so we were pretty much on our own socially, where we learned from our mistakes. In terms of our studies, we were also free to form our own opinions and points of view which were honored by our teachers even when they were half baked and patently weak. In short, we learned to be responsible for ourselves and to think for ourselves. What more could one ask of a college education? 56 WALTER WOOD WALK ER 4325 Chateau de Ville Drive, St. Louis, MO 63129 Home phone: (314) 487-0259 [email protected] Spouse: Geraldine Tierney Walker, married 48 years Children: Blake Wood Walker, Lab Technician Barry Wood Walker, Chemistry Professor THEN NOW Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Master of Arts in American History; Master of Library Science Retired: Archivist (1962-1970) and Medical Librarian (1968-1975), Arizona Department Library and Archives, Washington University School of Medicine Library; University of Virginia School of Medicine Library, Hawaii Medical Library Computer Programmer (1976-1988) Bipolar Disorder Disability 1988 to present Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Bipolar Disorder wrecked my medical library and computer program careers. This same crazy mood swing illness offered me the opportunity to grow in grace and to appreciate life, especially family, friends, and the ability to give more than receive. (St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer had it right!) Favorite H-SC Memory: The fun and friendship of Don Fowler, John Browning, Marshall Pearman, and Ed Godsey at the Independent House my junior year (1958-59) A lasting H-SC value: My love of American history started with Dr. Bliss. From then on I took every history course I could. I am a Civil War buff to this day. 57 R AY MOND BY RD WALL ACE, JR. 300 N. Ridge Road, Unit 84, Henrico, VA 23229 Home Phone: (804) 353-1383 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Douglas Laughon, married 45 years Children: Ms. Douglas Louise Wallace, unmarried Ms. Lee Bristow Wallace Reid, married Master Carter Vaden Reid, Jr.—grandson Miss Latané Wallace Reid—granddaughter Undergraduate Degree: BA, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Master of Humanities NOW Retired: Cauthorne Paper Company, Inc. sales rep., Assistant V.P., V.P., President & CEO (1975) Classroom Teacher, Henrico Public Schools, Mills E. Godwin High School,1985-2000, Teacher of Advance Placement United States History. These days my time is spent as a full time Trustee of the Virginia Retirement System, and as Chair of the VRS Audit & Compliance Committee there. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Douglas and I have traveled and stayed in many nice places thanks to the paper industry, my trusteeship at the Virginia Retirement System, and teacher meetings. Annual visits include NYC, the Waldorf, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, several trips to California (San Francisco, Stanford Court, La Bourgogne), Monterey (Steinbeck Museum), Carmel, Pebble Beach, Santa Barbara, Biltmore, Sam Simeon, San Diego (Hotel del Coronado). Additionally, wonderful trips to Rome, Venice, London, Bath, and Paris, and train from London to Paris under the English Channel. Favorite H-SC Memory: Dean T. Edward Crawley, Dean of Students, and my professor for American Literature....conversation similar to this: 58 RBW—“Dean Crawley, about the assignment—I read it and really didn’t understand it.” TEC—“Well Mr. Wallace, how many times did you read it....just once?” RBW—“Yes, sir, I read it very carefully once.” TEC—“Well, Mr. Wallace, when you read something, and don’t comprehend it, what is left to do?” RBW—“I am not certain, if I don’t understand it.” TEC—“You read it again.” RBW—“But what if still don’t get it?” TEC—“Well, Mr. Wallace what would the next step be?” RBW—“Re-reading it again?” TEC—“Oh, Mr. Wallace, in your case, I think you are on a great adventure.” Lord, how many times have I shared that story..... that grade of 84 was the best grade earned at H-SC. A lasting H-SC value: So many values, so little time..... You will not succeed in fighting your spiritual thoughts sprouted from the liberal arts education at H-SC. That place plants many inconvenient self examinations, and commitments, which one does not want to face. It can often war against your better worldly ambitions, and really can get in the way of what many view as the “good life.” But, the H-SC experience will not leave you alone, and will nag you more than occasionally to venture forth on “the road less traveled.” She is a wonderment to behold ! 59 W ILLIAM GRIFFIN WATERS 4107 Belle Meade Drive, SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 Home phone: (540) 774-6826 Spouse: Donna, married 47 years Children: 4 Children, 5 Grandchildren THEN Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Master of Social Work Retired: Department of Juvenile Justice Favorite H-SC Memory: Graduation Day! NOW 60 RICHARD WAY NE W ERTZ 1353 East Drive, Roanoke, VA 24015Home phone: (540) 344-4284 [email protected] Spouse: Jean U. Wertz, married 46 Children: One daughter, married and living in Richmond with our 5 year old grandchild THEN Undergraduate Degree: BS, Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Attended Graduate School at VA Tech Working: Worked 40+ years with A.G. Edwards & Sons which was recently bought out by Wells Fargo. I was a Vice President & Branch Manager. I will retire this year. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Have lived in Roanoke since graduation—- only had two houses in all those years. NOW Favorite H-SC Memory: I lived in Graham Hall and remember someone yelling that McIlwaine was on fire. We were among the first to arrive on the scene. I remember hearing the slate roofing sliding off one by one and crashing to the ground. Another memory was the march on Dr. Clower’s house and he came out on the porch and addressed us. I can’t recall what it was about, but I admired him for confronting us. A lasting H-SC value: It was the right choice for me. I never regretted my decision to attend H-SC. 61 PAUL FLETCHER W HITE 920 Saddle Drive, Salem, VA 24153 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Beverly, married 46 years Children: Son (PhD, Economics), McLean, Virginia, with two children Daughter, elementary school teacher, wife of Moravian pastor, Winston-Salem, NC, with two children Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: M.D. NOW Retired: MD, residency (Pediatrics) MCV, Richmond, VA (7 years); Department of Pediatrics, U.S. Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL (2 years); Practice of Pediatrics, Kingsport, TN (9 years); Fellowship—Allergy-Immunology (AI) at Bowman-Gray School of Medicine, WinstonSalem, NC (2 years); Practice of AI, Medical Director of Lewis-Gale Clinic, Salem, VA, until retirement in 2001. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: Cross-country Road Trip; cruises to the Caribbean and Bermuda; and trips to Canada and Nova Scotia Favorite H-SC Memory: Most Dramatic Memory—Burning of McIlwaine Hall. A lasting H-SC value: The classic Liberal Arts education offered in the cultural setting of H-SC. Rigid adherence to the Honor Code. 62 W ILLIAM T. W ILSON P.O. Box 990, Covington, VA 24426 Home phone: (540) 962-7551 [email protected] Spouse: Langhorne C. Wilson (Lang), married 16 years Children: Daughter, Taylor Langhorne Wilson, age 21 THEN NOW Undergraduate Degree: , Hampden-Sydney Advanced Degree: Juris Doctor 1963 Working and trying to retire—not easy: Joined Senator Hale Collins in Covington in the practice of law in 1963; later became Collins & Wilson; Collins, Wilson & Collins; Collins, Wilson, Collins & Singletary; Wilson & Updike; Wilson, Updike & Nicely. The firm does almost entirely personal injury work, is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and two of the partners, William T. Wilson and Russell W. Updike, have been named super lawyers in the Richmond Super Lawyers Magazine. The other partner, Nolan R. Nicely, Jr. (H-SC 1991) was named a “rising star” by the same magazine. Travel, excursions, experiences, etc.: I have been lucky to travel all over the world. Lang and I have both had prior marriages. I served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1974–1989 and during that time I got to meet lots of very unusual and exciting people including several U.S. Presidents, the Queen of England and Prince Philip, and Jacques Cousteau, to name a few. I still hunt and fish for a living to provide food for the family. Lang and I enjoy good health and live on a farm in Alleghany County with 3 dogs, 1 cat, and 1 horse. Favorite H-SC Memory: Fred Hoback, my roommate, and I decided that we would go out on the morning of the HSC—Randolph-Macon football game to hunt for wild turkeys. We had been told by Coaches Thalman and Fulton 63 that we needed to get our rest and to think about nothing except the big game. The “big game” for us was the wild turkey that morning and we brought one back to school. We saw Dean Crawley, who at the time was teaching us English Literature. We thought that giving him turkey might improve our chances of getting a better grade. As we were delivering the turkey to Dean Crawley next to the College Church, we heard a car stop behind us. Looking around we saw two very angry coaches. We were ordered by the coaches to come over to their car immediately. There we were, caught between being killed by two coaches and failing English Literature. Faced with our dilemma, we finished our transaction with Dean Crawley and then went over to the coach’s car. Needless to say, they were not pleased and sent both of us to our room saying that we would not play in the game. Fortunately, and lucky for us, they had a change of heart and sent for us just before game time. As you might guess, Fred and I played our hardest that day—our lives depended on it! A lasting H-SC value: The Honor System at Hampden-Sydney has always been a think of wonder to me. I remember Hal McVey corralling the freshman class in the balcony at Johns Auditorium and giving us a lecture about how the Honor System worked at H-SC. After that I watched it work throughout my four years and I got to see it work more closely when I served on the Honor Court. I remember when UVa had trouble with their Honor System and sent a delegation to H-SC to study our Honor System. Our system worked well, although we had lots of freedom at H-SC to come and go as we pleased. We were bound to act honorably and honestly in all of our dealings. That guiding light and those values have served me well since I left Hampden-Sydney. 64 EMMETT DANIEL BOAZ YANCEY 2040 Candlewyck Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Home phone: (434) 971-4983 [email protected] THEN Spouse: Elizabeth (Betsy) Yancey, married 42 years Children: Son, Bo Yancey, married to Ashley; grandson Haslet, 3 years old Son, Will Yancey ’95 Son, Matthew M. (Matt) Yancey ’00 married to Dana; granddaughters Whitley (5) and Hunter (2) Undergraduate Degree: Hampden-Sydney NOW Working: R. A. Yancey Lumber Corporation, Vice President Dominion Pallet Company, President 65 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1960 (compiled from the academic catalogue and the tiger) Earl L. Abbott, Jr. Thomas N. Allen Dan H. Barkhouser Charles A. Baughan III George P. Berger Benjamin W. Boxley J. Robert Bray Edward H. Bryant, Jr. Errett H. Callahan, Jr. Charles B. Collman Harry Cooke William B. Costenbader, Jr. Benjamin M. Crowder John C. Crump III Joseph H. Cutler, Jr. Henry T. Davis, Jr. Roland W. Dodson Lewis Harrison Drew Nelson T. Durden Marshall R Ebert Clayton W. Eisinger Donald T. Erwin Thomas K. Farmer, Sr. Donald A. Fowler Meriwether Fowlkes, Jr. Edward H. Fox William H. Goodwyn, Jr. James H. Grant, Jr. John F. Graves S. Earl Griffin James E. Haley Leon W. Hawker, Sr. E. Martin Hedgepeth, Jr. Thomas A. Hickman, Sr. M. Norton Howe, Jr. George Percival Hunter, Jr. W. Glenn Hurt J. Charles Johnson, Sr. Thomas H. Jones Jimmy Jordan C. Edloe Kauffmann Robert M. Lloyd F. Vernell Martin Wayne C. McLean Edward B. McNally John W. Myers III John E. Pappas Paul M. Penick William F. Reveley William A. Robertson Bartlett Roper, Jr. William T. Ross, Jr. Norman Leslie Saunders, Jr. William T. Saunders, Jr. Gilbert H. Sayres Charles H. Sears, Jr. Anthony C. Sherman Garnett F. Smith Landon Carter Smith Henry C. Spalding, Jr. Alan D. Stein Douglas H. Stinespring, Sr. Carter W. Stone John R. Swisher Henry A. Terjen, Jr. Garrie B. Thompson, Jr. Raymond B. Wallace, Jr. Richard W. Wertz Paul F. White William T. Wilson Joseph H. Wood Emmett D. B. Yancey 66 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1960 known to be deceased Silas W. Barnes, Jr. Robert G. Bowers William B. Bridgforth William G. Bunch, Jr. Robert J. Burnette Walter Chapman Harry Thomas Darnes, Jr. George P. Davis John N. Harrington, Jr. Frederick L. Hoback, Jr. Forrest G. Hudson Ronald L. Kellam David A. Knotts John G. McNiel, Jr. Ben S. Morgan III William E. Overcash, Jr. Fred G. Repass, Jr. John B. Robbins John B. Sanders, Jr. Thomas L. Sarvay, Jr. Raymond M. Scruggs Vincent L. Sexton III Edward E. Wambersie, Jr. William E. Ware, Jr. John M. Wells, Jr. Howard Whitney III Allan Lindsay Witt MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1960 whose status and location are unknown to the college Henry B. Coons III John A. Field III James D. Hanshaw Clyde P. Moore, Jr. Thomas G. Pretlow II Robert E. B. Stewart III Thomas G. Williams, Jr. BLANK HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943-0086 Alumni Office Telephone (434) 223-6776 E-mail: [email protected] WWW.HSC.EDU