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THE MAGAZINE FOR LOUISBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
SPRING 2014
RESTORATION
REJUVENATION
Breathing New Life Into
Our Historic Campus
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14 THEATRE PROGRAM RETURNS TO THE COLLEGE 24 GREAT FUTURES CAMPAIGN UPDATE 30 CLASS NOTES
PRESIDENT’S CABINET
2014 CASE Special Merit Award Winner
for Print & Digital Publications
Features
6 The Honors Advantage
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Profiles in Teaching
12
$2.2 Million Grant Awarded
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Act II: Theatre Returns to Louisburg
COVER STORY
Restoration & Rejuvenation
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Sections
3
A Word from the President
4
Academic Report:
Are We There Yet?
16
College News
24
State of the College
28
Alumni & Class Notes
34
In Memoriam
36
Chaplain’s Message
38
Honor Roll
52
Athletics
Dr. Mark La Branche
President
Kurt Carlson
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Dr. James Eck
Dean of the Faculty and Executive Vice
President for Academic Life
Belinda Faulkner
Vice President for Finance
Michael Holloman ’83
Athletics Director
Jason Modlin
Vice President for Student Life
Stephanie Buchanan Tolbert ’97
Vice President for Enrollment
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Alex Cheek ’94
President of the Alumni Association
William Hurley ’53
President of the Golden Anniversary Council
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Michael W. Boddie ’77
Chairman
Ely J. Perry III ’84
Vice Chairman
Lucy T. Allen
Secretary
John Allen ’85
Anne D. Bowen
Dr. W. John Cameron
Marla Gupton Coleman ’62
William R. Cross ’71
David “Tad” DeBerry ’85
Clyde P. Harris, Jr.
H. John Hatcher, Jr. Emily Hodges
Seymour Holt ’49
Lynda W. Hudson ’68
Lynda C. Lumpkin
Beth M. Norris
Russell Odom ’68
Donald Parrott ’63
Dr. Bobbie Richardson
Fred Roberson ’62
Sue C. Robertson
William C. Shelton ’69
Kimberly D. Spivey
John F. Strotmeyer ’68
C. Boyd Sturges
Roger G. Taylor ’68
Dr. James P. West
Brian Wilder ’94
EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES
Ashley-Champale Harris ’14
President of the Student Government
Association
Alex Cheek ’94
President of the Alumni Association
Rev. Jon Strother
Capital District Superintendent of the NC
Conference of the United Methodist Conference
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Bishop of the NC Conference of the United
Methodist Church
Columns Staff
EDITOR
Melinda McKee
Director of Communications and Marketing
DESIGNER & ASSISTANT EDITOR
Amy Scoggin Wolfe
Director of Publications
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Emily Zank
Assistant Dean for Academic Support
CONTRIBUTORS
Barry Burger
Communications Volunteer
Wendi Eck
Communications Assistant
Brittany Hunt ’10
Campus Guest Coordinator
Corey Nolen
Photographer
Our Mission
Related by faith to The United Methodist Church,
Louisburg College is committed to offering a
supportive community which nurtures young men
and women intellectually, culturally, socially,
physically, and spiritually. As a two-year residential
institution, we provide a bridge for students to make
a successful transition from high school to senior
colleges and universities.
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We’ve been busy!
Read on to learn
about recent campus
improvements
(like the restoration
of the E. Carroll Joyner
Student Residence, at
right), as well as future
building projects.
Please contact Melinda McKee, director of
communications and marketing, at (919) 497-3330
or [email protected]. Columns magazine is
published for alumni and friends of Louisburg
College annually in the spring by the Office of
Communications and Marketing.
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We perform better
when we are
challenged by
those who outpace
us and have
developed the
ability to run
greater distances;
we perform better
when we
experience joy in
each other’s
accomplishments.
The Louisburg Advantage:
As North Carolina’s
independent two-year college, we give
our students an edge as they pursue their dreams. 92% of our
graduates continue their education at four-year schools.
- President La Branche
(pictured with the
LC Running Club)
A Word from the President
Dear Friends,
It is an honor and privilege to come alongside our students as they journey through their college years. Those we travel with while in
college often become lifelong friends. The opportunities for growth and change are so tremendous that the coaching, teaching, and
mentoring we receive in college can truly shape our destiny. Many of our alumni share with me how formative their years at Louisburg
College were, and they often mention a coach, faculty, or staff member who made a profound difference in their lives.
The Apostle Paul talks about our journey through life as a race. Paul exhorts us to “run with patience the race that is set before
us” (Hebrews 12:1-3), and running truly is a great metaphor for life. Running a long distance successfully requires preparation,
perseverance, and patience. We must set a course and be prepared to adjust in response to changing conditions. Setbacks are not an
unusual occurrence; the important thing is to keep moving ahead.
Just as runners perform better when there are people cheering them on and holding them accountable, we perform better in our life
journey when we run alongside others. We perform better when we are challenged by those who outpace us and have developed the
ability to run greater distances; we perform better when we experience joy in each other’s accomplishments.
All of this also describes the power of being part of Louisburg College’s learning community. Our students are surrounded by supporters
who challenge and cheer them along their amazing life journey.
Learn more about
the Louisburg advantage
at www.louisburg.edu .
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(919) 496-2521
As the Louisburg College family, we are all part of a collective journey that began with our charter in 1787. Prosperity and adversity have
commingled to tell a glorious story, and the past several years have been a special period of revival cheered on by thousands of our alumni
and friends. In the pages of this magazine, you will read stories of significant accomplishments and exciting plans for the future. Together,
we are making it possible for a new generation of students to discover their calling in life for the benefit of the communities they will
serve. Thank you for your loyalty and support.
For the College,
Mark La Branche
SPRING 2014 / COLUMNS
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academics
Are We There Yet ?
AT ONE WITH NATURE
By Dr. James C. Eck, Dean of the Faculty & Executive Vice President for Academic Life
For many of us, long trips often include a
chorus from the backseat desperately asking,
“Are we there yet?” The enthusiasm behind
this refrain is much like my own when I
consider where Louisburg College is headed.
Horizon 2020: The Plan for Louisburg College
is a map of innovation that will guide us
through Spring 2018. We have at least 86
tasks to complete within this first year, and
we are well on our way to reaching all of
them, from developing new courses in
important disciplines such as education and
biology to experimenting with best practices
in living/learning communities.
Our students are taking advantage of a
plethora of learning resources that are
available to them, so when they represent us
at regional and national conferences, we are
not surprised by their success. This summer,
the Louisburg chapter of Phi Beta Lambda
(PBL) once again experienced national
recognition, as we had two teams place at the
National PBL Competition in Anaheim,
California. The team of Kyle May ’13 and
Abdul Caesar ’13 placed 5th in the Integrated
Marketing Campaign category, and John ’13
and Joe ’13 McGillicuddy teamed up to
bring home 9th place in the Emerging
Business Issues category.
Louisburg College also participated in the
2014 North Carolina Independent Colleges
and Universities Ethics Bowl, the theme of
which was “Ethics in Health Care.” During
the preparation process, students
strengthened their skills in analytical
thinking, decision making, and consensus
building.
Higher education research often points out
that the most transformative college
experiences occur outside of the classroom,
and our Faculty Fellows program
encourages faculty, student life staff, and
students to actively participate with one
another. As partners, faculty members and
student life community directors collaborate
on meaningful activities both in and outside
of the classroom. (See photos on opposite
page.)
Taking measures such as increasing the
number of full-time faculty is leading to
improved student outcomes, as well:
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160 students were rewarded with recognition on the Dean’s and Honors Lists in Spring 2013; 176 students were recognized in Fall 2013.
113 students were honored at our 2014 Hurricane Scholar-Athlete Award Ceremony, up from 99 in 2013.
Our new Honors Program attracted 17 excellent students in 2013-14, many of whom are contributing to the College as athletes and leaders. (Read more on Page 6.)
24 students were inducted into the
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society in Fall 2013, nearly an 85% increase from the previous year.
The College will seek its reaffirmation of
accreditation during the next academic year,
and we are committed to ensuring a
successful outcome. We will continue to
make progress with our strategic plan, and
you will notice many campus-wide
improvements resulting from the $2.2 million
U.S. Department of Education Title III
grant we were awarded in Fall 2013. (Read
more on Page 12.)
“Our students are taking
advantage of a plethora
of learning resources that
are available to them, so
when they represent us at
regional and national
conferences, we are not
surprised by their success.”
Our Title III grant is a resounding vote of
confidence that our strategic planning
processes are robust, and that we should
eagerly anticipate Louisburg College’s future.
No, we are not there yet, but we are
absolutely heading in the right direction—
toward academic excellence and distinction.
As Daniel Webster once said about his
beloved Dartmouth in 1818, “It is a small
college, and yet there are those who love it.”
And so it is true for Louisburg College.
PBL SEES TOP-TEN
FINALISTS AT NATIONALS
From L-R: 2013 grads Kyle May, Joe
McGillicudy, Abdul Caesar, and John
McGillicudy at the 2013 National Phi Beta
Lambda Competition in Anaheim, CA.
EXPLORING ETHICS
LC’s team at the North Carolina Independent
Colleges and Universities Ethics Bowl, from
L-R: Mr. Wally Hurst, Jeffery General ’14,
Daniel Jones ’15, Jennifer Short ’15, Dr. Kelvin
Spragley, Derrick Vause ’15, and President
Mark La Branche.
AN ARTISTIC
EXPRESSION
FOOTBALL GIVES BACK
As part of the Faculty Fellows program,
residents of Patten Hall (where many football
players live) spent an afternoon with the Boys
& Girls Club in Louisburg. Pictured below:
Chris Brown ’14.
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COLUMNS / SPRING 2014
On a beautifully brisk fall day in October,
eight students hiked with faculty and staff
during a Faculty Fellows program at
Louisburg College’s De Hart Botanical
Gardens. (Read more about the Gardens on
Page 16.)
In a Faculty Fellows partnership between
Professor of Visual Art Will Hinton and
Kenan Hall Community Director Ashley
Holland, a site-specific public art piece
was constructed earlier this year. The
front of our Campus Expression Wall
features the message “Before I die, I want
to _________,” part of an ongoing
global art project that speaks to our
individual life goals and aspirations.
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FEATURE
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fter a year of proposals to create a program for our best and
brightest students, Louisburg College’s much-awaited
Honors Program officially took off in the fall of 2013. At the
helm is Director of Library Services, Assistant Professor of
English, and now Honors Program Director Candace Jones
’99 (pictured at left).
Jones recalls the proposal period during which faculty
members championed the project. “The faculty wanted to offer a
program that supported the needs of Louisburg’s academically gifted
students by providing challenging coursework and other learning
opportunities,” she explains.
With 100 students eligible to apply for the Honors Program and 17
ultimately accepted, an excellent inaugural class was established. Two
courses were offered last fall and one this spring, all designated as
“honors-only” based on the students’ curricular needs and the group’s
interests. To create an honors version of a regular course, a student can
simply speak with the professor of the desired class. Additional
coursework and a collaborative effort between the student, the professor,
and Jones can add an academic edge to a subject the student wishes to
explore in depth.
Skerpon’s baseball teammate, sophomore Luke Emmett from Raleigh,
will be the first student to graduate from Louisburg College’s Honors
Program. “It’s more than just a notation on your diploma,” he comments.
“The Honors Program delivers fantastic real-world experiences and helps
build relationships. The program invests in the students’ success.”
Emmett plans to transfer to Davidson College or North Carolina State
University in the fall of 2014.
The 2014-15 school year promises to offer even more to the program.
Two new honors classes will be offered in the fall: Biology with Dr.
Diane Cook, associate professor of biology, and World Religions with
Joshua Parrot, assistant professor of religion. With a new freshman class
coming in, the program will double in size and offer new advantages to
the students, strengthening the promise of the program and ensuring our
most ambitious scholars continue to grow and thrive.
“Being in the Honors Program has taught me
to be a more disciplined student ...it’s helped
me to grow as an individual, and to meet
expectations I never thought were possible.”
- Sophomore Nicholas Skerpon
Inaugural Class of the Louisburg College Honors Program
Thus far, honors courses at Louisburg have included English 111 with
Crystal Brantley, assistant professor of English; Honors Freshman
Seminar (part of the first-year Crossroads program) with Candace Jones;
and Psychology with Dr. Jim Eck, vice president for academic life.
The Honors
Advantage
By Brittany Hunt ’10
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The program does not exist solely in the classroom, however. For
example, during fall break in October 2013, the honors students took a
trip to Savannah, Georgia and St. Augustine, Florida in order to explore
the history of the South while connecting with each other outside of the
classroom. Plus, sophomores focus on internships and job shadowing
opportunities, regularly meeting with Great Futures Coach and Transfer
Counselor Marla Peoples.
“Our honors students have successfully balanced their advanced studies
with other activities, such as athletics, clubs and organizations,” says
Jones. “And they’ve bonded; they genuinely enjoy spending time
together.”
In no place is this sentiment clearer than in the words of the students
themselves.
“The program has helped me in so many ways,” says Ellen Tootoo, a
freshman from Wilmington and a member of the volleyball team. “It has
allowed me to make a new group of close friends that have the same
goals as I do, and it’s given me the opportunity to show my creative side
through different projects.”
Many students, such as freshman Daniel Jones, find opportunities
outside the classroom. “It’s given me social experience for business
interaction in the real world,” says the Louisburg native. “The program
has helped me get more out of my academic experience by extending my
chances to learn.”
Nicholas Skerpon, a sophomore baseball player all the way from Sayre,
Pennsylvania, agrees. “Being in the Honors Program has taught me to be
a more disciplined student…it’s helped me to grow as an individual, and
to meet expectations I never thought were possible.”
• Merit Scholarship with a 3.3 minimum GPA
• All-expense-paid travel opportunities
• Priority registration for classes
• Honors distinction on transcript and diploma, and honors cord for commencement
• Dedicated faculty advisor and freshman seminar facilitator
• Enrollment in honors courses and additional faculty-sponsored learning opportunities
• Off-campus leadership and volunteer activities
• Participation in special events and cultural activities
• Special training sessions and trips with our career and transfer coach
FEATURE
FEATURE
Dr. Genya Afanasyeva
Mr. Michael Childs
Mr. Kris Hoffler
Who inspired you to teach?
My grandmother worked with adults in Russian
rural communities as part of efforts to fight
illiteracy, taught in an elementary school, and
later became a principal.
My mother taught in a
technical college in
Russia.
What has been your greatest joy in your
teaching career?
Watching students find success in areas where
they haven’t succeeded before—watching them
work hard and
overcome the obstacles
that have held them
back before.
What and where have
you studied?
I earned a Master and
Doctorate in Mining
Engineering/Surveying
from Sckohinskiy
Mining Institute in
Russia, and I earned a Master of Science in
Applied Mathematics from NC State.
What activities are
you involved with
outside of the
classroom?
I lead a Bible study that
meets in the Chapel one
evening during the week.
Since starting the Bible study a few years ago, we
have studied Genesis, John, 1 John, and
Ephesians.
Who inspired you to teach?
My high school English
teacher. He exposed me
to works like
Shakespeare’s Macbeth
and many other literary
heavyweights. The
expertise and conviction
with which he taught
literature was unlike any
other teacher I had had
up to that point. He lit
the fuse that sparked my interest.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
profiles in teaching
Fourteen faculty members reveal everything from
personal joys of teaching to secret superhero ambitions.
By Melinda McKee
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s a first-generation college student, I can relate to the fact that
college is a huge transition for our students,” notes Associate Professor of Library Services and Librarian Pat Hinton.
Her husband, Professor of Art Will Hinton, had been a faculty member
for 15 years when she officially joined the Louisburg family in 1998. “I
knew I’d be working with a dedicated community of educators who cared
deeply about their mission of helping and developing students.”
His perspective as a long-time faculty member has allowed him to witness
the College’s adaptive nature in response to an ever-changing world, and
he expresses his excitement “about the College’s future because of our
thorough planning efforts and best practices approach to management.”
Also an artist herself, Hinton maintains a studio where she paints and
creates other works. Her painting “Meadow at Penland School” hangs in
the College’s Elizabeth Tiel Faulkner Gallery.
Brown’s Louisburg years have even had their share of romance: his
“greatest reward” is that he met his wife, George-Anne Willard, while she
was teaching history at the College.
True to her creative spirit, she likens the role of a librarian to that of a
dancer: “Roles change frequently. We catalog books, plan instruction,
teach classes, develop library guides, work on archival materials…there is
a balance and a rhythm to it.”
Professor of Education and Religion Charles Sloan has served the
College in numerous roles since 1986.
Recalling with pride her successful efforts to have a computer lab
constructed in the library, Hinton is excited to be part of the new growth
that will come from the Title III grant the College was awarded in 2013
(see Page 12).
The son of beloved Professor of Mathematics Captain Brown, and a
Louisburg College graduate himself, Matt Brown ’68 took up the
family mantle when he joined the faculty in 1983 to teach computer
courses.
“As an actual product of the College,” he explains, “I had come to embrace
its purpose and to completely believe that the school’s mission is worthy
of a life’s work.” Now Professor of Business and Engineering Graphics,
Brown also serves as chair of the Business and Social Sciences Division.
With a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from NC State and an
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MBA from Georgia State, he enjoys helping shape the educational futures
of his students as an engaged academic advisor. “Our campus is just too
small for anyone to hide from me for very long!”
In addition to his teaching, he has filled the position of institutional
research director (1994-2012) and registrar (1997-2000). He also began
coaching the men’s golf team in 2003.
A man of many interests, the former Navy serviceman holds a BSEd in
Mathematics and an MEd in Administration and Supervision from
Georgia Southern University, and a Master of Divinity and Religious
Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
His enthusiasm for teaching was first sparked while working with youth in
his church. “My greatest joy each year has been watching students walk
across the stage at graduation, knowing that they have been successful as
they move on to senior institutions.”
A Kenyan resident at one point in his life, Sloan enjoys retelling his tales
of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, and of chauffeuring
for the country western and gospel singer Skeeter Davis for four weeks
while she sang in an evangelistic crusade in East Africa.
What has been the biggest surprise of your
teaching career?
The biggest surprise is how much I learn from my
students. I learn more from them than from any
textbook; they are my best teachers.
Mr. Michael Brantley
Instructor of English
Instructor of Mathematics
Where is your favorite place you’ve
traveled?
Europe. Some of my favorite countries are
Holland, Poland, and Switzerland.
Dr. Brent Dozier
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
What did you do prior to coming to
Louisburg College?
I was a photographer and freelance writer for
almost 18 years. I had a studio and wrote for
regional and national magazines on sports,
farming, business, and music. I also taught as an
adjunct at Barton, Wesleyan, and Campbell
before coming to
Louisburg.
What do you hope to
impart to your
students?
Life is what you choose
to make it. Have a high
standard at all times,
and remember that
showing up is half the
battle.
What’s your favorite book?
It changes constantly, but recently I’ve enjoyed
Home Stand by James McKean, The Gay
Talese Reader by Gay Talese, and Burning
Bright by Ron Rash.
What do you hope to impart to your
students?
Academically, I want them to increase their
mathematical and problem-solving skills, which
will hopefully result in
more logical thinking
and sound judgment.
In their hearts, I want
them to know someone
cared about them.
What are some of
your interests
outside of teaching?
I love fishing, small
game hunting,
basketball, and golf. I also love reading, and read
fifty books last year (mainly Christian/theology
books, but also some biographies and fiction
titles).
If you weren’t an educator, what would you be?
A silent guardian; a watchful protector; a dark
knight. Yes, I’d be Batman. But, aside from that, I
suppose I’d settle for research mathematician.
Assistant Professor of English
What inspired you to start a study abroad
initiative at Louisburg?
I went to England for the first time in 1999, and
those nine days changed my life. Then I got a
grant from the state to study at Oxford
University in 2005 for a semester, and it
ingrained in me the perspective-changing
potential of travel. If the overall goal of education
is to broaden perspectives, a study abroad
program does that exponentially.
Editor’s Note: Read more about Louisburg College’s
study abroad trips on Page 18.
Ms. Amy Johnson
Assistant Professor of English; Director of
Developmental English
What did you do prior to coming to
Louisburg College?
I taught high school in Gates County, North
Carolina, and in Elizabeth City before that.
What do you love most about teaching at
Louisburg?
I have been teaching
English in the
Humanities Division
for eight years, and the
closeness between
faculty and students is
the best thing about
teaching here.
Fun Facts:
I love to read and
garden; I raise heritage breed turkeys; I have two
grandsons with whom I try to spend as much
time as I can; and I taught both of my sons and
my daughter-in-law when they were in high school.
“Life is what you choose to make it. Have a high standard at all times,
and remember that showing up is half the battle.”
- Michael Brantley, On His Advice to Louisburg Students
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academics
Assistant Professor of Business & Science
What and where have you studied?
After receiving a BS in Engineering from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea,
I earned a Master of Science in Engineering from
Wayne State University, an MSA in Business
Administration from Central Michigan University,
and a PhD in International Business from
Columbus University. I am also certified as a Six
Sigma green belt by automotive corporations
Daimler and Chrysler, and currently hold an 8th
degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
What inspired you to teach?
I always aspired to be an educator, to devote my
time and talents to promote others’ success in the
business world. It was one of my dreams to be part of the connection
between academia and the real world.
Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled?
Hangzhou, China and Rome, Italy.
Mr. David Minard
Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy
What do you love most about teaching
at Louisburg?
The small class sizes. We get to see our
students several times a week in small
groups, so we can sit and talk with students
who want to major in our field, and we can
give targeted help to those who are
struggling, which would be impossible at a
larger school.
What activities are you involved with outside of the classroom?
I set up my telescope viewings when possible, and I make Lunch & Learn
presentations for students and faculty about significant current events and
other science-based topics. Over the last couple of years, I’ve tackled the
2012 “End of the World” misconceptions, the Japanese tsunami, and the
nature of infinity.
“Our students are resilient.
They can pick themselves
up academically, socially,
or in numerous other ways,
dusting themselves off and
continuing their journey
a little wiser.”
- Dr. Louise Mitchum,
On What She Appreciates most
about Louisburg Students
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Dr. Louise Mitchum
Assistant Professor; Director of Crossroads,
First Year Programs
What do you appreciate most about
Louisburg College students?
Our students are resilient. They can pick themselves
up academically, socially, or in numerous other
ways, dusting themselves off and continuing their
journey a little wiser. It is inspiring to watch our
students soar when given opportunities.
What activities are you involved with outside of the classroom?
I serve as the faculty advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, the
international honor society for two-year colleges. When I took on this role
in 2007, there was only a small nucleus of students in the society, and now
there are more than 70 members. I am most proud of the peer tutoring
program, suggested by the students themselves, through which they hope to
bring grades up and impart understanding of the material that can only be
offered by someone who has been there.
Mr. Brian Sanders
Assistant Professor of Business
What inspired you to become a business professor, rather than
pursue a career in the corporate world?
While the monetary rewards of a job in the corporate sector were certainly
enticing, I really wanted to have a job where I
felt like my work was making a difference in
the world. I wanted my legacy to be made up of
people I had helped and taught.
What do you love most about teaching at
Louisburg?
The sense of community that exists here. It
always makes my day when I hear a student
yell “Mr. Sanders!!” as I’m walking through
Target or the grocery store. I love that I get the
chance to know my students personally, and
that they aren’t simply faces in the crowd of a massive auditorium.
By Maury York ’73
Photo courtesy of The Franklin Times
Dr. SangSoon Koh
ince opening in the summer of 2013, the Tar River Center for History and Culture has
undertaken several initiatives to bolster our local heritage, including the following:
• “Tar River Roots,” a bi-weekly column in The Franklin Times, was launched to explore various aspects of
the history of Franklin County and the Upper Tar River region, from historic landmarks to landmark
events.
• A lecture series focusing on the Civil War and its aftermath in North Carolina and Franklin County has
The historical and cultural
heritage of the Upper Tar River
region is a rich one, and President
Mark La Branche recognized the
importance of preserving and
lifting up this heritage. In 2013,
Louisburg College established the
Tar River Center for History and
Culture (TRCHC) to develop a
sense of shared history among
citizens of the Upper Tar River
region, to promote economic
development through heritage
tourism, and to provide resources
for use by public schools. Public
historian and librarian Maury
York ’73 was brought on board to
helm the efforts.
brought noted historians to the College.
• In December 2013, the national Civil War Trails program erected on campus a handsome and
informative marker commemorating the May 1 - July 27, 1865 encampment of Union troops in the
groves of Louisburg Female College and Louisburg Male Academy.
We’ve also begun planning the future of the TRCHC. In September, we facilitated a public meeting
attended by some sixty area residents. They expressed keen interest in a survey of historic buildings in
Franklin County, the development of a research facility for genealogists and local historians, and other
ventures. An advisory group is helping us develop these ideas into a strategic plan for the TRCHC, and we
look forward to sharing this with our community.
If you’re interested in supporting the preservation of our local history by contributing to the Tar River
Center for History and Culture Foundation, you may send your contribution to:
Maury York
Louisburg College
501 North Main Street
Louisburg, NC 27549
To stay in the loop with the latest TRCHC news (and to read our “Tar River Roots” columns), please visit
us on the web at www.louisburg.edu/tarrivercenter.
Favorite movie?
A tough call, but I’ll go with The Shawshank Redemption.
Mr. James “Buster” White ’76
Assistant Professor of Psychology
What do you love most about teaching at Louisburg?
I work with a great group of people including the administration, faculty,
and staff. We support and encourage each other in
our efforts to serve and promote the success of our
students.
How did your experience as a Louisburg
College student impact your future?
Those two years of education had a profound and
lasting effect on my life. I attained the educational
foundation to pursue a bachelor’s and a master’s
degree, and it eventually led to my employment as
LC’s Director of Counseling Services and my
current position as a full-time faculty member. My
son Matt also graduated from Louisburg and went on to earn a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from Barton; my wife Norma works part time in the
Louisburg College library.
“Priming, Tyeing, and
Batting Tobacco”
Louisburg, 1951
Photo by Hemmer; Courtesy of the NC Dept.
of Conservation and Development.
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FEATURE
FEATURE
Louisburg College Proposal
Wins $2.2 Million Grant
By Emily Zank, Assistant Dean for Academic Support, Instructor of English, and Title III Coordinator
A
t the end of Spring
2013, a committee of
faculty and
administration faced
the enormous task of
developing a U.S.
Department of Education Title III-A
federal grant proposal in just over one
month’s time. Having finalized our
Horizon 2020 five-year strategic plan just
weeks earlier, the timing to seek this
funding was perfect. After several arduous
weeks of discussing, researching, writing,
and revising, the team submitted the
proposal. The wait from June until late
September seemed long, but the College
community was cautiously optimistic as we
anticipated the phone call from
Washington.
environment, and train our faculty and
staff for higher levels of effectiveness. All of
this will be done for the sake of greater
levels of student success.”
President La Branche officially announced
Louisburg College’s successful “Strengthen
Foundations for Great Student Futures”
grant, awarded in the amount of $2.2
million over five years, on September 26,
2013: “We celebrate the significant impact
this award will have on the College. The
resources provided will allow us to upgrade
technology, transform our library into a
state-of-the-art collaborative learning
The Title III grant objectives, taken from
the strategic plan, focus on improving
academic curriculum; increasing student
retention, persistence and graduation
rates; documenting and improving
institutional effectiveness; supporting
institutional data management; and
strengthening institutional effectiveness
through professional development.
Significant progress toward meeting year
one objectives is well
underway as the College
submits its six-month interim
report to the U.S. Department
of Education.
North Carolina District 1 Congressman
G. K. Butterfield also voiced his support,
applauding the U.S. Department of
Education for investing in Louisburg
College and its students. “I have no doubt
that these funds will help increase student
success and enhance institutional
productivity and sustainability,” he
commented in a press release from
Washington, DC. The only private
institution in North Carolina to be
awarded a Title III grant in this cycle,
Louisburg College is proud to have earned
a perfect score from grant reviewers.
TOTAL AWARDED:
$2,225,757
FUNDING OVER THE
NEXT FIVE YEARS:
2013-14: $446,185
2014-15: $449,354
2015-16: $441,012
2016-17: $444,225
2017-18: $444,981
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The most visible changes will
be appreciated in the Cecil W.
Robbins Library, which will
be transformed from a
traditional library model to a
collaborative learning space
packed with technology and
support.
Over the next several
summers, the College will
invest more than $1,000,000,
addressing deferred
maintenance issues and
preparing the space for Title
III-funded technology
upgrades and learning
environments. During
renovations, Title III will
provide $108,000 for
only
The
private institution
in North Carolina
to be awarded a
Title III grant in this
cycle, Louisburg
College is proud
to have earned
a perfect
score
from grant
reviewers.
facilities modification and technology
installation and wiring, creating the
Academic Success Center, Peer Tutoring/
Collaborative Labs, and Professional
Development Commons. “When students
return this fall, they will be pleasantly
surprised at how much the library has
already transformed,” notes Library
Director Candace Jones. “We have a lot of
work ahead of us, but I can’t wait for our
students to reap the rewards.”
Technology across campus will be
enhanced each year through Title III
funds. “We will invest an average of
$260,000 annually on expanding wireless
access, purchasing technology, and
upgrading software, all of which add up to
increased efficiency, informed decision
making, and improved learning,” explains
Chief Technology Officer Mark Joyner.
Visit www.louisburg.edu/about/grant to
keep track of our progress.
NEW LIBRARY SPACES WILL INCLUDE:
n Academic Success Center
n Professional Development Center
n Peer tutoring/collaborative
n Collaborative Commons
meeting rooms
n Quiet study space*
nCafé*
*College-funded
The resources provided will allow us to upgrade technology, transform
our library into a state-of-the-art collaborative learning environment,
and train our faculty and staff for higher levels of effectiveness.
NEW POSITIONS
FUNDED BY
TITLE III:
HOW THE FUNDS
WILL BE USED:
n Personnel - 22.82%
n Professional Development Director
n Supplies - 18.54%
n Instructional & Emerging
n Equipment - 17.34%
Technologies Librarian
n Institutional Effectiveness Director
n Professional Consultants - 7.98%
n Travel - 5.64%
n Faculty, Professional & Student Tutors
n Facilities Modification - 4.09%
n Faculty Champions
n Other - 23.59%
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FEATURE
FEATURE
But all performances must end. When Smith retired in 2011, the stage
fell silent. The Norris Theatre was used sparingly, except for the rare
class that met in its “black box.” Even worse, it became a storage space.
For details on upcoming shows
and ticketing information, visit
“The theatre was dormant,” says current Director of The Norris Theatre
Walter “Wally” Hurst. “It was just highly underutilized…there were
talks of turning it into a lab or a permanent storage center.”
www.JPACarts.com/norristheatre
A theatre expert who has performed in, directed, and managed over four
hundred performances, Hurst was joined in 2013 by William “Byrd”
Wilkins ’85 (a previous student of Smith’s and an established actor in his
own right) in a mission to revitalize the theatre program.
or call the Louisburg College Box Office at
(919) 497-3300 or
But what about the students?
1 (866) 773-6354.
“We had over forty-eight signatures from interested students that first
day,” Hurst recalls of a 2012 student activities engagement fair.
Yet the issue of The Norris Theatre’s disrepair and dim recognition on
campus remained. Renovations began in 2012 when new lighting was
installed to make the room usable for plays once more, and the peeling,
flaking ceilings and walls were restored with fresh paint. Future
enhancements to the space will include an updated sound system and
backstage communication tools, allowing for more professional
productions as well as new learning experiences for students.
THEATRE
Returns to Louisburg
By Brittany Hunt ’10
ucked away in the southern wing of the grand Seby
B. Jones Performing Arts Center, Louisburg
College’s Norris Theatre bears a subtler image than
the building’s illustrious auditorium, whose walls
contain the festive tones of concerts and steps of graduating
students. With its demure columns and slowly widening stairway,
the entrance to The Norris Theatre hints at a quiet, noble sound
that has been steadily growing this past year.
Settled far away from Hollywood’s Sunset Strip and New York’s
Broadway, the town of Louisburg does not jump out as a hub for
actors and actresses. The theatre program may have never taken off
at all if not for the support of those determined to see the dramatic
arts flourish at Louisburg College.
Professor Emeritus Charley-John Smith first sparked the College’s
modern-day theatre program with his renowned experience in
drama. Joining the College in 1979, Smith propelled interest in the
theater program. Although drama courses had been offered since
1963, the College began to offer classes specifically geared toward
acting and theater, all guided by Smith’s expertise and his students’
passions. As an actor who had both produced and directed films as
well as taught in the classroom, Smith awoke an insatiable love of
theatre in the hearts of his students.
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With improvements underway, the newly revived theatre program
quickly began a campaign to put a face to its venue. The group organized
its inaugural and highly popular Halloween haunted house in 2012,
sponsored student trips to Raleigh for professional productions such as
Monty Python’s Spamalot and Spring Awakening, and screened classic
comedy films in the theatre in 2013.
With The Norris Theatre established once more, next came the acting.
Byrd Wilkins embraced his role as instructor of drama. “Students who
have never acted before learn more about themselves, their creativity,
and their beautiful uniqueness. They rise to the challenges presented
and exhibit heartfelt, honest, truthful acting.”
The students first found themselves on stage in April 2013, performing
five ten-minute plays. Since then, the support poured in, as did the idea
of pulling the local community into the act. After a successful run of the
two-man memoir Tuesdays with Morrie in fall 2013, Wally Hurst set his
sights on Louisburg College’s return to community theatre. Barbara
Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was successfully staged in
December, featuring children and adults not just from the College and
the town of Louisburg, but also from Franklinton, Bunn, Warrenton,
and Wake Forest. The show even garnered funding support from the
North Carolina Arts Council and the Franklin County Arts Council.
2014 brought in even more talent to the theatre, with spring
productions of Love Letters (A.R. Gurney’s play about a couple’s letters
spanning five decades, performed by Hurst and his wife Maria) and
Godspell (a combination of student and community actors in one of the
most popular off-Broadway musicals).
In early April of this year, students had the opportunity to attend a fight
choreography workshop with professional actor Michael Johnson, and
plans are in the works for a young people’s theatre workshop which will
be open to the community. Louisburg theatre alumni will also have their
own chance to get back in the action during a Fall 2014 reunion. (For
more information, contact Jamie Patrick at [email protected].)
With hopes of expanding the program as far as the students’ dreams will
allow, Hurst and Wilkins are busy, yet thrilled. “Acting is all in being
fearless,” says Hurst.
After all, you never know what big things may come from even the
quietest of sounds.
Walter “Wally” Hurst, Director of
The Norris Theater, lives not too
far from the College in Warrenton,
NC. With a BA from Duke
University; a Juris Doctor from the
University of the Pacific in
California; and an MA in
Shakespeare Authorship Studies
from Brunel University in London,
England, Hurst also has extensive
theater experience seasoned with a
large and laughing personality. He
teaches a variety of subjects including Public Speaking and
Political Science.
Drama instructor William “Byrd”
Wilkins is a born-and-raised
Louisburg native. He recalls being
introduced to Louisburg College
as a child (his father worked here
for twenty-eight years as a
custodian); he later graduated with
the class of 1985. Wilkins holds a BA
in Drama from UNC-Greensboro
and an MFA in Acting from The
Actors Studio Drama School. He
teaches both Acting I and II, as well as Introduction to
Drama and Rehearsal and Performance.
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college news
College Dedicates W. Seymour &
Rheta W. Holt Lobby
Just before The Embers opened their holiday show in front of a sold-out
JPAC crowd this past December, Louisburg College Trustee Seymour
Holt ’49 and his wife, Rheta, presided over the annual Christmas Tree
Lighting in the lobby newly named in honor of their generosity.
Pictured, L-R: Seymour Holt ’49, Rheta Holt, President Mark La Branche,
and Board of Trustees Chairman Mike Boddie ’77.
college news
Ponder’s Portrait
Unveiled
Board of Trustees Welcomes
New Members
Louisburg College appointed four new members to the Board of
Trustees in 2013 (pictured above, from L-R): business owner and
general contractor John Allen ’85 of Durham, NC; Wells Fargo
human resources advisor Lynda Hudson ’68 of Midlothian, VA;
artist and retired educator Marla Gupton Coleman ’62 of
Mechanicsville, VA; and certified public accountant Robert
Parrott ’63 of Greenville, NC. We thank these new members for
their willingness to serve their alma mater!
Northern Troops Leaving Southern Trails
This past December, the national Civil War Trails program installed on the Louisburg
College campus a marker commemorating the encampment of Union troops following
the Civil War. Learn more at www.louisburg.edu/tarrivercenter/marker.
At a faculty/staff gathering in September
2013, Dr. Mark La Branche (left) unveiled
the completed portrait of Dr. Reginald
Ponder, who served as president of
Louisburg College from 2002-2007.
The painting will be hung in the Main
administration building with those of
preceding presidents.
De Hart Gardens
Blooming With
New Use
Starting in 2013, several science
courses began incorporating visits
to Louisburg College’s De Hart
Botanical Gardens, donated by
Professor Emeritus and College
supporter Allen de Hart in 2012.
Improvements are being made to
the property, including upgrades
to the parking lot that now allow
the Gardens to accommodate
buses and more visitors than ever
before. A student work study
position has also been created to
help with projects such as a
calendar showcasing the blooming
patterns of native flowers.
The Gardens are open to the
public from sunrise to sunset, and
patrons are encouraged to
enjoying activities such as hiking,
photographing, picnicking, and
birding. For more visitor
information, contact Allen de
Hart at (919) 496-4771 or
[email protected].
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College Breaks Ground for Ray Hodges Fine Arts Complex
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on February 27, 2014 for an exciting building project: the expansion of the newly named Ray Hodges
Fine Arts Complex. A new studio addition, renovated teaching spaces, improved technology, and the return of a combined facility for art and
music will represent a significant step forward for the fine arts at Louisburg College. Read more about the project on Page 19, and online at
www.louisburg.edu/news/artscomplex.
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college news
FEATURE
Final NASA Internship Brings Five
Students to Maryland
This past summer, “Team Louisburg” (as they were called by personnel at the
Goddard Space Flight Center) completed their third and final phase of an
internship project begun in the summer of 2011 through a NASA grant.
Louisburg College Instructor of Biology Jennith Thomas was again joined by
second-phase participant Roselani Robinson ’13, as well as new teammates
Nichole Casto ’13, Sara Christmas ’13, and Dominique Wilson ’14.
An English Adventure
In May 2013, Assistant Professor of English Kris Hoffler’s study
abroad program took to life and took off to the Old World. For
its first trip, six students from the College (including Carsyn
Yow ’14, pictured above) travelled across the pond to spend
eleven days touring the United Kingdom.
“During our three days in Scotland, we visited the thousandyear-old Edinburg Castle and numerous cathedrals, explored the
palace of James I, walked and shopped on the Royal Mile,
climbed the many stone steps to the top of the Sir Walter Scott
Memorial, and took a late night ghost walk,” says Hoffler.
Next came the trip to London, which Hoffler notes as a highlight
for the students. “We had the special opportunity to witness the
dress inspection of the hundreds of red-coated Royal Guards at
Buckingham Palace.”
Future plans for the study abroad program include a 2015 joint
trip to Italy and Greece with Assistant Professor of Religion
Joshua Parrott. “Our idea,” explains Hoffler, “is to have the trip
cover not just literature, but also religion and art.”
Working with a group from Yale University, Robinson, Casto, Thomas, and
Dr. Miguel Roman of the Goddard Space Flight Center used the Visible
Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), testing its data’s accuracy to
“discern patterns in energy use or migrations.”
Meanwhile, Wilson inspected labs for safety compliance, while Christmas’
primary task was to “create a 25-year timeline correlating NASA missions,
policy development, and technology achievements,” Thomas explains.
Of the students from this final phase, then-freshman Wilson returned for his
sophomore year at Louisburg. Costas and Christmas both transferred to
North Carolina State University for their junior year, while Robinson moved
on to East Carolina University.
From L-R: Elmer Rayo ’12,
Gerardo Jaramillo ’12, and
Roselani Robinson ’13 with
biology instructor Jennith
Thomas at NASA. (Credit:
NASA/Victoria Weeks.) You can
learn more about the interns’
experience through a video here:
www.louisburg.edu/nasavideo.
Devoted Friends We Will Miss
The College and local community mourn the
loss of Franklin County native Arlene
Mashburn Hodges, who passed away on
October 12, 2013 at the age of 58. Born
February 23, 1955 to Arland and Ella
Mashburn, Arlene attended Louisburg High
School and was a 1977 graduate of East
Carolina University.
Preceded in death by her
husband, Louisburg College
Trustee Ray Hodges, Arlene
enjoyed golfing, traveling,
completing crossword puzzles,
and supporting her favorite
team, the ECU Pirates. She is remembered as a
kind, fun woman, and one who was adored by
her family and friends.
Arlene is survived by daughters Emily Hodges
and Allison Westmoreland, as well as Allison’s
husband, Bucky Westmoreland (all of Raleigh);
sisters and brothers-in-law Margaret and Jimmy
Hill of Manakin Sabot, VA and Debbie and
Kevin Spain of Hillsborough, NC; and several
nieces and nephews.
The Hodges’ legacy at the College and within
the community will continue through the
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Ray Hodges Fine Arts Complex, a major
renovation project made possible through the
generosity of the Hodges family. Ray and
Arlene’s daughter, Emily Hodges, also serves in
her father’s stead as a trustee of the College.
Mrs. Frances Boyette Dickson ’35, a
long-time resident of Burlington, North
Carolina and the widow of Dr. Malcolm Shields
Dickson, passed away on
February 14, 2014 at the age
of 97. She is survived by a
sister and three daughters, as
well as numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
A 1935 alumna of Louisburg
College, Mrs. Dickson gave freely of her time,
talents, and resources in support of her beloved
alma mater. She served on the Board of
Trustees from 2002-2006 and also served for a
time on the Golden Anniversary Council; she
held the status of trustee emeritus for the rest of
her life.
Louisburg College’s most generous
benefactress in its history, Mrs. Dickson was
the 2002 recipient of the Cecil W. Robbins
Public Service Award; her years of support
were hallmarked with gifts such as the endowed
Lillian Cherry Boyette Scholarship, named in
honor of her mother. In 2009, the Frances
Boyette Dickson Auditorium was named to
commemorate her generosity toward the
College.
In his eulogy for Mrs. Dickson’s memorial
service, Louisburg College past president Dr.
Reginald Ponder remembered his friend with a
fondness and gratitude that is echoed by our
entire community: “When she talked about her
days at Louisburg College, her eyes would
twinkle and her whole being would glow. Those
days, now almost 80 years in the past, were
some of her happiest memories…[and in the
College’s] hour of greatest need, when experts
were recommending that it close its doors,
Frances Dickson rose to its defense…to help
save the College for its important mission now
and into the future.”
Her daughter, Ann Bowen of Charlottesville,
Virginia, currently serves as a member of the
Board of Trustees. Mrs. Dickson’s greatgrandson, Mack Roberts, is also a graduate of
the College.
estoration
ejuvenation
Breathing New Life Into
Our Historic Campus
By Melinda McKee
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FEATURE
uilt in 1915, the Arthur Person House
(as it was originally known) has
belonged to Louisburg College since
1970, when a Person family
descendant sold the property to the
institution. After serving as a
homestead for various members of the
College family, the house eventually
found itself vacant. Unused, time took
its inevitable toll, and the once-grand
dwelling slid into severe deterioration.
It still had good bones, however—an asset recognized by the
College’s Board of Trustees in 2011, when they voted to restore the
building and reconfigure it as a student residence.
Today, the house is now home to 15 of Louisburg College’s most
promising female students, thanks to the generosity of the
College’s longtime friend and supporter Carroll Joyner, the
Boddie-Noell Foundation, and the College’s Golden Anniversary
Club.
Renamed the E. Carroll Joyner Student Residence and known as
the “Joyner House,” the building underwent a major structural and
cosmetic renovation lasting not quite a year, opening in time for
the Fall 2013 semester. Located within the Town of Louisburg’s
Historic District, the building’s redesign pays careful homage to its
architectural heritage while offering modern amenities and a
contemporary style.
Its new tenants (selected from a pool of applicants that met a
minimum 3.0 GPA) were welcomed last fall by a home-like
atmosphere, complete with a beautifully decorated common room,
laundry room, and luxuriously large wrap-around porch.
“I worked so hard to maintain good grades throughout the year
that it was sort of like a reward for myself,” explains current
resident Ashley-Champale Harris ’14, regarding her motivation to
apply for the new specialty housing.
With a schedule packed with responsibilities as a Phi Theta Kappa
(PTK) honor society member, cheerleader, SGA president, and
Joyner resident assistant, the future nurse anesthetist is grateful to
have a serene retreat to call her own. “I enjoy the quiet
environment and the sense of coming home to my Joyner House
‘family,’” Ashley-Champale reflects. “We’ve all grown very close to
each other, and it has made the experience that much better.”
Sophomore volleyball player and fellow PTK member Kaitlyn
Sitterson ’14 echoes her housemate’s sentiments almost exactly. “I
enjoy that it’s secluded and not as busy as other parts of campus,”
she says, also speaking fondly about the family she has formed
with the other young women.
This is not, in fact, the first time the house has hosted Louisburg
students. Jamie Patrick ’84, director of annual giving and alumni
relations, lived there as a young teenager with her father, former
Dean of Students and Professor of English Craig Eller. “I could
hear the male students who lived on the second floor, but I never
actually saw them,” Jamie recalls. “Life was all about making good
grades, friends, and dating, and I spent a lot of time on that huge
wrap-around porch. I imagine it’s much the same for the girls
living there today...only the house is so much lovelier and they’re
allowed to go upstairs!”
The E. Carroll Joyner Student Residence,
before and after renovations.
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FEATURE
A Flourishing Campus
Thanks to healthy operational practices, the awarding of specialized
grants, and the support of numerous donors, the E. Carroll Joyner
Student Residence is only one of the many construction, renovation,
and beautification projects the College has undertaken recently:
•
As part of a “Preserve the Oaks” initiative, the grounds unfolding in front of Main Building have been beautifully reshaped with new flower beds, lamp posts, benches, and garden art, while the brick walkways central to campus have been re-laid in a manner that will allow our cherished oaks to continue to grow.
•
Three of the College’s seven residence halls have enjoyed major improvements in the past two years, ranging from new flooring and paint to refinished restrooms and upgraded air conditioning; additional enhancements to our student residences will continue over the next few years.
• Taft Academic Building has been re-carpeted; both Taft and The Norris Theatre have benefitted from new paint and various lighting upgrades.
• Our athletes and coaches who call the Roger G. Taylor Athletic Center home were thrilled about the installation of an industrial HVAC system to Historic Holton Gymnasium this past summer. (Additionally, the Ruth Cooke Gardens that lead to the gym entrance will soon see new flowers as well as a new fountain and benches, and funds are currently being raised to replace 78 gym windows original to the circa-1950 building.)
These changes come on the heels of major improvements made to
the Taylor Center from 2011-2013, including a new roof, refinished
floors, new bleachers, new paint, and new football coaches’ offices;
the building was renamed in 2012 in honor of College Trustee and
donor Roger Taylor ’68. Significant upgrades were also made to the
Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center from 2011-2013, including
new roofing, new signage, and improvements to the Edith C. Lumpkin
Community Gallery. The College is currently raising funds to replace
the JPAC’s carpeting.
All told, gifts, grants, and budgeted funds have enabled the College to
invest $4,436,403 in capital improvements over the past four years.
Looking Ahead
Plans for a new addition to Louisburg College’s athletic facilities have
been drawn up, taking advantage of the campus’s “Old Coal Plant.”
Also built in the 1950s, the coal plant once served as the central
source of heat generation for the College community. Now, the
two-storied building will be repurposed as a much-needed student
fitness center, with its architectural integrity and iconic smokestack
silhouette preserved. A second phase to the project will entail a
building expansion, providing space for a football locker room,
football equipment storage, and an athletic laundry facility.
Renovations to the Ray Hodges Fine Arts Complex—so named in
2013 to honor the support and artistic vision of the late College
trustee—began in the summer of 2012, including new interior and
exterior paint, and new ceilings and floors. The second phase will
commence this summer when a 2,100-square-foot studio addition
will be constructed to house ceramics and painting courses. The new
space, which will open to students this coming fall, will echo the
aesthetics of the original building with a cathedral ceiling and
clerestory windows.
Future plans to breathe new life into the complex include the
renovation of the music wing, once again bringing both visual art and
music under one roof, and the creation of a digital art and music lab.
In an age when digital literacy comes second-nature to teenagers,
“investment in this new lab will immediately benefit our admissions
office,” notes Professor of Visual Art Will Hinton. “It will help
interested students identify Louisburg College as a creative port from
which they can start a college career.”
Students can also be excited about numerous renovations to the
Jordan Student Center slated for this summer. The Hurricane Zone
(an à la carte grill) and The Eye (an enclosed area for enjoying meals
and games) will be reinvented as part of the main dining area via a
large, circular counter and seating space. The dining hall’s kitchen and
serving area will also be restructured to function more like a food
court with multiple stations.
“I think this is a great opportunity for Louisburg,” comments
freshman Stephon Jordan. “The grill and The Eye really need this
remodeling, so I look forward to seeing the development and
transformation.”
The Multipurpose Room (or MPR, as it’s known around campus) will
also be transformed when it’s converted to a campus living room of
sorts where students can hang out, eat, watch movies, and more.
“I’m pretty excited!” says Alex Johnson, also a freshman. “The MPR
will be more lively than usual when the remodeling is done.”
Duke Dining Center renovations will also extend to a newly designed
Alumni Room, which will double as a quieter dining space for
students when not in use for special events. These dining center
upgrades, including all-new kitchen equipment, will be funded largely
The “Old Coal Plant” will be converted
into a state-of-the-art fitness center.
“The great quality of our
educational enterprise is
being matched by the
increasing greatness of our
facilities, and we’re thankful
to our alumni and friends for
the growing investment that
is
making this possible.”
- President Mark La Branche
by investments from Chartwells, the College’s contracted food
services company.
Rounding out the College’s upcoming projects are extensive
improvements to the Cecil W. Robbins Library. New and returning
students can look forward to the construction of a “Corner Coffee
Café” as early as this coming fall, featuring indoor seating as well as
umbrella-adorned tables outside. Additionally, the Title III-funded
Academic Success Center will be added onto the existing computer
lab, furnished with advanced hardware and software that will facilitate
both collaborative and individual research.
Library café concept
Growing Our
Campus to Advance
Our Mission
With such an abundance of rejuvenating improvements, the
Louisburg College campus has truly never looked—or
functioned—better.
“The preservation, restoration, and expansion of our historic campus
is at the foundation of our mission as a two-year residential college,”
notes College President Dr. Mark La Branche.
Further upgrades to Robbins Library will include a glassed-in study
room on the second floor and new carpeting, as well as
improvements to the distribution desk, elevators, restrooms, offices,
and external building façade.
“The great quality of our educational enterprise is being matched by
the increasing greatness of our facilities, and we’re thankful to our
alumni and friends for the growing investment that is making this
possible.”
These four projects to revitalize the Old Coal Plant/fitness center,
Hodges Fine Arts Complex, student center, and library will cost the
College an approximate total of $6,112,000 to complete. The investment
will again come from a mix of budgeted funds, grants, and gifts.
To stay in the loop with the College’s future building projects,
you can subscribe to our monthly “Hurricane Headlines”
e-newsletter at www.louisburg.edu/emailsignup, and follow us on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/LouisburgCollege.
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$1,000,000 or more
STATE of the COLLEGE
Great Futures Campaign
Goal Increased to $18 Million
By Kurt Carlson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
As a result
of robust fundraising efforts, Louisburg College’s Great Futures Campaign goal
of $15 million has been reached two years before our target date.
This ambitious, comprehensive fundraising campaign was announced at our 225th anniversary celebration gala in September 2012, and it has
since supported many construction projects, including the preservation of historic campus buildings and grounds. In addition, new scholarship
endowments created through the Campaign are helping Louisburg College attract talented athletes, musicians, and honors students. Finally,
estate and planned gifts account for almost half of all gifts and pledges to the Campaign, building a pipeline of future funding for the institution.
Our fundraising has doubled in the past five years, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Louisburg College alumni and friends. Cash and
future commitments to the Campaign now exceed $16.1 million. To continue our momentum and the growth in charitable giving, the Louisburg
College Board of Trustees has set a new campaign fundraising goal of $18 million; the ending timeframe for the Campaign remains December
2015.
With Your Help,
Our Students
Succeed
Donors tell us they have contributed
to the Great Futures Campaign
because they care about today’s
students and wish to provide them
with committed faculty, excellent
facilities, a nurturing community, and
the foundation for successful lives.
We invite you to participate in this
important effort to support our
College and community.
Louisburg College gratefully
acknowledges the major support of
the alumni and friends who helped us
exceed our original Great Futures
Campaign goal of $15 million.
To discuss giving opportunities and ways your contribution or pledge may be recognized, please contact Kurt Carlson at (919) 497-3325 or
[email protected].
New Campaign Initiatives
The additional $3 million in campaign funding
will help the College support three new
construction and renovation projects:
Student Fitness Center and
Football Locker Room
We seek gifts to support the conversion of the “Old Coal
Plant” building to a state-of-the-art fitness center for students,
which will also provide strength and conditioning facilities for
Louisburg College athletes. An addition to the historic
building will accommodate a locker room for the football
team.
Other Campaign Funding Priorities
Scholarship Endowments
New scholarship endowments are among our highest priorities, as
these funds provide income in perpetuity to help deserving students.
Need-based scholarships provide us the greatest flexibility in selecting
recipients, while merit- or talent-based scholarships help us attract
students with exceptional abilities, such as outstanding musicians and
athletes. Many donors choose to honor a family member or favorite
professor with a gift to establish an endowed scholarship fund.
Ray Hodges Fine Arts Complex,
Music Wing Renovation
Renovations to the student center will begin this summer
with a complete makeover and expansion of the cafeteria into
a modern food court. Additional gifts are sought to
reconfigure the layout to better accommodate clubs and
organizations, and to create common spaces for informal
learning. Redesigned entryways and enhancements to the
facade will improve the building’s functionality and
appearance.
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$500,000 to $999,999
Estate of Larry Brown
Mr. Allen de Hart
Mrs. Frances B. Dickson ’35*
Seby B. Jones Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Roger G. Taylor ’68
United Methodist Foundation
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
$250,000 to $499,999
Nicholas B. Boddie and Lucy Mayo
Boddie Foundation
Mr. E. Carroll Joyner
Estate of Roberta B. Morris
North Carolina Conference of the
United Methodist Church
Estate of Dr. C. Ray Pruette
$100,000 to $249,999
Estate of Richard P. Butler
Mrs. Beulah B. Cameron
Chartwells Corporation
Mrs. Anne Fleming Coghill
Estate of Bobby Davis ’48
Mr. William M. Davis ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. DeBerry
Mr. and Mrs. David T. DeBerry ’85
Mr. William P. Franklin ’52
Golden Anniversary Club
Mrs. Arlene Hodges*
Ms. Emily Hodges
Hodges Insurance Agency, Inc.
Robert P. Holding Foundation
Independent College Fund of
North Carolina
Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Lumpkin II
Mr. Willie Lee Lumpkin III
Estate of Frances Brower Paschal ’39
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Ponder
Mrs. Allison Hodges Westmoreland
$50,000 to $99,999
Anonymous
James E. and Mary Z. Bryan Foundation
Estate of Pearl Gomo ’38
Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. La Branche
Mr. Benjamin Hicks Whitaker ’86
With support from the Great Futures Campaign, the art
building will experience continued renovations this summer;
by the fall, our students will enjoy a 2,100-square-foot studio
addition constructed to accommodate ceramics and painting.
Additional gifts will make possible renovations to the music
wing of the building, which once again will serve as the hub
for musical activity at the College with practice rooms, offices,
and a digital art and music lab.
Jordan Student Center Renovation
Estate of R. Nelson Leonard
$25,000 to $49,999
Honors Program Endowment
We seek gifts to endow and name our newly created Honors Program.
The Honors Program attracts many of our most academically
accomplished students who participate in specially designed courses;
they also have opportunities for internships, preferred housing, travel,
and other benefits. Income from the endowment will support
academic scholarships, development of new honors courses, and
extracurricular activities.
This page: Endowed music scholarship recipients
Kristen Huffstetler ’15 and Kriss Wade ’14.
Opposite page: Honors Program participants
Nick Moore ’15 and Brandy Johnson ’15.
Dr. and Mrs. W. John Cameron
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Coca-Cola Foundation
Ms. Ruth M. Cooke
Estate of Frances Gwin ’41
Mr. Clyde Harris
Mrs. Beth M. Norris
Estate of Celia Purdie ’37
Mrs. Julia M. Rodenbeck
Mrs. Paula Drake Smith ’74
Mr. Howard Hoy Wah Tang ’70
Triad Foundation
Mr. Brian Scott Wilder ’94
*Deceased
STATE of the COLLEGE
NET ASSETS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
A Thriving
Institution
An Overview of
College Finances
$16,000,000
Operating
Revenue
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
Operating
Expenses
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
Net Asset
Increase
$2,000,000
$0
2010
2011
2012
2013
TOTAL ASSETS
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
By Belinda Faulkner, Vice President for Finance
O
ver the past four years, Louisburg
College has established a strong financial
position upon which we continue to
build. During our most recently
completed fiscal year in 2013, the College showed
operating budget revenues of $14, 840,326 and
operating budget expenses of $13,704,063, resulting
in an increase of over $1.1 million in net assets from
operating activities. This is the fifth year that the
College has shown an increase from operations.
Also in the last four years, total assets have increased
by 86%, from $25.1 million to $46.8 million. The
largest increase occurred in 2013 with the
reacquisition of three residence halls previously
owned by Athena Housing Partners.
The College’s investments have increased by 25%,
from $10.8 million in 2010 to $13.5 in 2013. During
that time, private gifts and grants (restricted and
unrestricted) nearly doubled from $1.4 million to
almost $2.7 million.
We continue to derive our main source of revenue
from tuition and fees, and gross tuition and fees have
continued to increase each year. This is due, in part,
to an increase in enrollment and an increase in the
cost of attendance. However, there has also been an
increase in net tuition and fees (tuition and fees less
institutional scholarships), demonstrating the
institution’s commitment to controlling financial aid
expenses.
Louisburg College continues to grow financially
stronger, making it possible to grow stronger overall.
By investing our resources in the provision of quality
educational programs, opportunities for student
experiences outside the classroom, and the
improvement of physical facilities, we are firmly
pursuing our institutional mission of “Building
Strong Foundations for Great Futures.”
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$40,000,000
$35,000,000
Net Property
& Equipment
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
Total Assets
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$0
2010
2011
2012
2013
GIFTS & GRANTS
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
Gifts & Grants
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
2010
2011
2012
GROSS TUITION/NET TUITION
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
Gross Tuition
$6,000,000
Net Tuition
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
2010
2011
2012
2013
over the course of authoring eleven different trail guidebooks,
founded the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and taught at
Louisburg College for 52 years…
…but his greatest legacy for Louisburg College may well be the
91-acre De Hart Botanical Gardens he gave to the College in 2012,
along with an endowment fund he established to help provide for
the Gardens’ future care.
Please consider helping Louisburg through a bequest or through a
gift that pays you income during your lifetime. For more information,
contact Vice President for Institutional Advancement Kurt Carlson
at (919) 497-3325 or [email protected].
2013
$8,000,000
Allen de Hart
measured more
than 57,000 miles
ALUMNI
HOMECOMING 2013
Giving Our Hearts and Hands
By Jamie Patrick ’84, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
Homecoming 2013 was a jam-packed weekend event! After a spirited pep rally Friday evening, alumni and friends met for a 1960s-flavored reunion,
and then they were treated to a sparkling performance in the JPAC with Mary Wilson of The Supremes. On Saturday, alumni gathered to celebrate at
our annual awards breakfast, cheer on the Canes at their 24-22 win over Lackawanna College, and reminisce at the Person Place reception afterwards.
Other events included an introduction to our new Tar River Center for History & Culture and a lecture about the Shakespearean authorship
controversy. To see more photos online, visit www.louisburg.edu/homecoming2013/photos.
I experienced Louisburg College as a newcomer three times: once as a young child when my parents joined the faculty, later as a
student, and most recently when I became director of annual giving and alumni relations. Over the course of so many arrivals,
some faces and facilities changed—but with each encounter, a spirit of community distinct to Louisburg let me know that I was
home.
Our Methodist heritage calls us to extend this sense of campus community into our greater community. Many in our College
family volunteer on boards for organizations like the Lions Club, the Boys & Girls Club, our local hospital, and the United Way.
Others share their talents in area churches, providing everything from stewardship to music and art.
Jamie as a child
Shared below are some of the kind words our fellow community members have written about the College and its impact throughout Franklin County.
I’d also like to call to mind the words of John F. Kennedy: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter
words, but to live by them.” If you benefitted because of your Louisburg College experience, you can bolster your alumni community just by reconnecting.
Contact me at (919) 497-3245 or [email protected], and find your Louisburg College Facebook friends at
www.facebook.com/groups/louisburgalumni.
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William “Bill” Bowers ’39 recently published his novel Memoirs
of a World War II Destroyer Escort Sailor, covering his time in the
Navy from 1944 to 1946. “It includes our escort duties in the
Atlantic and Pacific, and the occupation of Japan,” says William.
On writing the memoir, he offers further encouragement to others
in following their passions. “Don’t tell me that you can’t do
something new in your 93rd year!”
Wilson “Glenn” Beasley ’40
(pictured left), born and raised
in Louisburg, now lives in
Charlotte and is enjoying
retirement with his wife Betty
Marsh at the Aldersgate
United Methodist Retirement
Center. The former salesman,
Broadway dancer, and U.S.
Army corporal has two sons
and two granddaughters. Now
91, Glenn enjoys socializing
and landscape painting.
Graham Kennedy ’52
(pictured left) is retired and
now enjoys his time with wife
Alice Dennis Kennedy ’54, his
college sweetheart. Their
children and six grandchildren
are stretched across the nation
in Philadelphia, Miami,
Wyoming, and Atlanta.
Ann Schwarzmann ’54
(pictured left) now serves on
several boards at East
Carolina University, where
she transferred after
Louisburg to earn her BS and
MA degrees. She enjoys
attending concerts, reading,
traveling, and spending time
with her Siamese cats Sally
and Sammy.
Dr. Nancy Floyd ’58 recently retired from her position as
Business Division Chair at North Carolina Wesleyan College.
Now living in Stuarts Draft, VA, she has had the chance to explore
her creative spirit through writing and photography. Already
published in the “ND Quarterly” in the form of a short story, she
plans to lead photography workshops in photo organizing and
editing in her local area.
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Peggy Wilder ’60 and husband Barna Wilder recently celebrated
their 52nd wedding anniversary and the birth of their
grandchildren. Twins Josephine “Josie” and Bryson “Revel” were
welcomed to the world by the Wilders’ son Dr. Osbone Wilder
and his wife, Jennifer, of Goldsboro on April 15, 2013.
Jim Hogsett ’64
(pictured right)
works in ministry,
aiming to reach
the workplace.
The author of the
book A Worker
Need Not Be
Ashamed and of a
monthly
newsletter with
over 12,000
subscribers, he
reaches out to
Christians
through
education
conferences nationwide. He enjoys interacting with people and
annually spends time living with the homeless on the streets of
New York City, Miami, and Washington, DC. Further information
on Jim’s ministry may be found at www.workerministries.com.
Christen “Chris” Blackley ’65 (pictured right) and husband Jim
recently retired, having handed their family business in real estate
to their son Chad. Chris is enjoying
retirement and the chance to travel more
often. Also a “very serious amateur
photographer,” she brings focus to the
outdoor world through photos of
waterfalls, bridges, old railroad stations,
and more, and she has taught photography
classes at Central Piedmont Community
College in North Carolina.
Barbara Nelson ’68 (pictured
left) is fulfilling her lifelong
dream, working as a fiber artist
in her very own Woven
Dreams Studio. Having
weaved for over 40 years, she
creates baskets and other
woven projects such as scarves
and rugs. Her work and
additional details on her art
may be found at her website,
www.wovendreamstudio.com.
Norwood Jackson ’70
(pictured left) moved to the
Crystal Coast of North
Carolina after retiring from
the retail automotive industry
to pursue his dream career in
real estate. Having reached his
fourth year in the Beaufort
office as broker-in-charge,
Norwood was recently named
president of the Carteret
County Association of
Realtors.
Michael “Mike” Chappell ’78 returned to his alma mater
Franklinton High School recently to serve as the school’s principal.
Mike also serves on the Louisburg College Alumni Board.
Susan Lorick ’78 (pictured below) looks forward to retiring with
her husband in Oak Island, NC. Their daughters, Allyson and
Katelyn, meanwhile celebrate their achievements in education.
Having graduated from UNC-Wilmington, Allyson is the
producer of the morning show at WWAY in Wilmington, NC.
Younger daughter Katelyn aims to be a teacher with a focus in
middle school language arts and social studies after graduating
from NCSU.
Deborah Moore ’70 now lives in Florida where she owns a
scooter, bike, and electric car business out of Key West. A former
president and current member of an artist co-op, she sells
watercolors, acrylics, and oil paintings locally as well as
internationally.
Lewis Hauser ’71 had a 35-year career in sales and marketing for
the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, which concluded
with his retirement in 2010. Taking the chance to travel and live in
several locations around the globe, he and his wife settled into the
coast of South Carolina. Lewis still remains active, however; he
runs his own management consulting company and presents at
business schools as a guest speaker on leadership.
Herbert Chan ’72
(pictured left)
recently retired
from his career as a
registered
respiratory
therapist. He
remains in New
Jersey where he
has lived for 40
years.
Ben Alexander ’75 now works for the Town of Kitty Hawk
Planning and Inspections Department as fire inspector and code
enforcement officer.
Charles Simmons ’75 has been honored by the North Carolina
High School Athletic Association as the Dave Harris Athletic
Director of the Year after having received an NCHSAA Award of
Merit in 1995. As Hertford County High School’s Men’s Head
Basketball Coach, Charles has earned over 500 victories and has
been named Conference Coach of the Year 14 times; he has also
served as the president for both the North Carolina Athletic
Directors Association and the North Carolina Coaches Association.
Robert “Rob” Littrell ’79 recently completed his recovery from
several foot surgeries and is looking forward to volunteering at this
spring’s wilderness aid course for the Occoneechee Council of
Boy Scouts of America. Recently named class agent for the Class
of 1979, Rob hopes to see friends at homecoming and at the
theatre reunion this fall. He encourages his fellow alums to “give to
the College, even if only one dollar...stand up and be counted.”
Dennis “D.A.” Winstead ’81 has published his third novel Wiggle
Rooms: A Tale of a Fallen Anchorite, which was released in April
2013, following his second novel Southern Crosses. Both pieces are
suspense and mystery historical fiction. Wiggle Rooms is “set in
Latvia during early Soviet occupation…a mixed bag of old Baltic
lore, superstitions, religious fervor, and diplomatic intrigue.”
William “Tank” Hardin ’85 was recently inducted into the Elon
University Sports Hall of Fame, after having been honored as a
member of the Louisburg College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010
for his contributions as a baseball player. Now in his 20th year of
teaching, Tank currently teaches and coaches at Page High School
in Greensboro, NC. He and wife Natalee Hardin ’88 have four
children.
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Christina Ashby ’91 (pictured below) and husband Rob live on a
farm with their three daughters and son. While her husband raises
Black Angus cattle in the
Blue Ridge Mountains,
Christina works as an
administrative assistant
and billing specialist for a
small local town. “I guess
home is always calling,”
she shares, having
returned to her native
Virginia after living in
New York for five years.
Dega Lancaster
’97 (pictured
right) celebrated
the birth of her
and husband
Robert’s first
child, son
Mason Curtis,
on July 23, 2013.
The family has
grown further
and now
includes their
labradoodle,
Ruffin. Dega
recently went on her first mission trip to Costa Rica and now plans
to write a “year-long devotion about living a life of mission.” She
teaches and cites Romans 12:8 as a source of her strength: “I am
called to teach and, therefore, teach well.”
Gibran Castillo ’99 (pictured left), a
software engineer, has enjoyed a career at a
number of companies after earning a BS in
Computer Science from NC State in 2004.
Enjoying the company of those in his field,
Gibran wishes to connect with other
software and enterprise developers,
architects, investors, system administrators,
and accountants. He, his wife, and their
three children now live in Virginia.
Fredric “Clayton” Hall, Jr. ’05
(pictured right) is the Director of
Athletics at Harrells Christian
Academy in Harrells, NC. Also
teaching Advanced Placement
U.S. History, Clayton enjoys his
additional role as head coach of
the men’s varsity basketball team.
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Nikkol Whittington ’08
(pictured left) transferred to
North Carolina Wesleyan
College after Louisburg and
graduated with a Bachelor of
Science in Business
Administration. Soon
thereafter, she found a job in a
transportation company
operating out of Durham,
NC. Recently promoted and
now a manager at the
company, Nikkol could not
be happier. “I coordinate
transportation for large local
events,” she explains. Her
events have included venues
in the Research Triangle Park as well as local universities. Recently
engaged, Nikkol lives in Wake Forest with her four dogs and plans
to continue her education with a master’s degree from the
Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Marcus Huie ’09
(pictured right) is
pursuing a Master
of Science in Sports
Management and
Recreation at the
University of
Tennessee, which
he is scheduled to
earn in May of
2014. Currently
working at Home
Depot, he also
referees basketball and football, and he serves as a motivational
speaker for youth camps and high school athletes.
Lauren Wilkerson ’10 graduated from East Carolina University
with a BS in Family and Community Service with a focus in early
childhood intervention, and a minor in elementary education. Her
passion for working with children has been realized as she is now
an infant teacher at the Nancy W. Darden Child Development
Center on East Carolina University’s campus.
To ensure your class notes
are included in the next issue
of Columns, please submit a
professional and/or personal
update via the online form at
www.louisburg.edu/alumni,
or by sending an email to
[email protected].
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ALUMNI
In Memoriam
1933
Marguerite Harris Keeling, October 5, 2012
Roy Ellsworth Wilder, Jr., March 25, 2012
1934
Dorothy Dennis Arrington, December 29, 2013
Virginia Deibel Lundell, August 11, 2013
Caroline Singletary, August 2, 2010
1935
Frances Boyette Dickson, February 14, 2014
Iola Pritchard, October 17, 2012
1936
Elizabeth Campbell Allen, June 16, 2013
Sally Anderson Windley, June 7, 2006
1938
Adrian E. Brown, June 30, 2013
Veta Epps Gorman, August 24, 2013
Margaret Becton Greene, July 12, 2004
Avis Shearon McKeithan, August 29, 2013
William Tracey Medlin, Jr., December 12, 2013
Helen Polston Tucker Smith, March 27, 2011
Emanuel James Walker, October 3, 2013
1939
Vincent Earl Barnes, December 18, 2013
Katherine Davis, March 16, 2013
Edith Woodlief Finnegan, March 2, 2006
Horace Augusta Gurganus, November 2, 2009
Vera Hill Hubbard, May 27, 2012
Frances Smith Ketchum, January 30, 2014
Hazel Winstead Lee, January 25, 2014
Frances McDonald Mendenhall, December 16, 2002
Allen Lindsay Midyette, August 8, 2013
Gladys Walters Nicholson, February 13, 2003
Catherine McIntosh Pasko, February 27, 2008
Oal Sherian Postorino, November 18, 2013
Alvin Needham Staples, April 23, 2011
Annie Britt Stone, January 29, 2006
Ella Davenport West, July 22, 2013
1940
Anniebelle Barrett Allmon, January 5, 2013
Lois Britton Carpenter, April 20, 2007
Dorothy Williams Clifton, September 12, 2007
Paul Eugene Freeman, November 20, 2013
Lula Gupton Joyner, June 22, 2000
Margaret Murphy Joyner, February 3, 2013
Lora Caddell Matthews, April 1, 2011
Savonne Matthews Medlin, December 29, 2002
Cliff C. Morris, Jr., November 30, 2013
Doris Lane Myers, February 7, 2008
Minnie Lee Parker, September 13, 2000
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Mary Phillips Paschal, January 3, 2009
Roy Wesley Pitts, February 7, 2008
Dorothy Wilder Simmons, August 22, 2004
Clyde Morton Stallings, September 2, 2007
Vivian Lupton Venters, March 7, 2009
Kipling Wycliffe Wise, January 9, 2000
1948
1941
1949
Sarah Russell Allman, May 31, 2001
Dorothy Edge Bishop, March 10, 2013
Neva Budd Carpenter, September 1, 2001
Louise Braswell Cates, December 30, 2013
Genevieve Hodgin Gay, August 29, 2013
Joseph E. M. Hicks, September 4, 2013
Eleanor Martin Howard, December 7, 2012
Jesse L. Johnson, Jr., July 31, 2013
Mary Richardson Penning, September 24, 2004
Edna Gillis Shelley, January 31, 2001
Betty Turlington Tew, February 24, 2011
Martha Bass Williamson, April 23, 2011
Vivian Pergerson Dickerson, July 29, 2013
Wiley Dwight Hooper, August 26, 2011
1942
1954
Bobby Coy Davis, January 26, 2014
Charles T. Skinner, Jr., July 4, 2013
James EarlSneeden, March 12, 2013
Russell A. Wilcock, February 28, 2012
Leelan Alvin Wooflief, March 1, 2014
1950
Robert Houston Broome III, January 22, 2008
Gay Cameron Moore, August 31, 2005
1953
Marvin Lawrence Jordan, June 29, 2013
John Franklin Joyner, March 13, 2011
Lon Hugh West, October 5, 2012
Peggy Gupton Williams, November 29, 2003
1960
1969
David Carlyle Adams, Jr., July 17, 2013
Robert Randolph Huddleston, January 22, 2013
Matthew Haywood Mills, November 6, 2012
Albert Eugene Pittman, May 3, 2013
Elmo Bobbitt Shearin, September 4, 2011
George Alden Buck Thornton III, January 3, 2014
Deborah Pauli Maxey, September 2, 2012
Angela Quinn Estes, October 10, 2011
William J. B. McGugan, December 2, 2010
1970
1983
Rebecca Burch Ezzell, June 25, 2013
Phyllis Sherron Heeres, January 9, 2013
Thomas Brantley Leonard, September 7, 2008
Becky Pullen Ryals, July 20, 2010
Gordon Andrews Greene, November 16, 2011
1984
1971
1985
1961
Jack Powell Butcher, November 20, 2005
Claudette Cranford Edwards, July 16, 2010
James Hunter Hamlett, October 5, 2011
Sam Alexander Maddry, January 11, 2014
Joseph C. Parker, January 14, 2013
Kenneth Greene Ray, November 4, 2013
1962
Ellis J. Bedsworth, July 24, 2013
Mildred Lewis Curley, May 8, 2013
Marquerite R. Greene, December 24, 2001
Beatrice Lewis Johnson, February 7, 2014
Annie Barrett Kostecki, March 21, 2013
Kate Davis Puryear, October 13, 2000
Kathryn Jones White, September 24, 2012
Grace Carmen Whitehurst, December 31, 2013
Frances Baker Joyner, July 27, 2013
Ann Ayscue Lancaster, December 17, 2012
Bobby Lawrence Langston, August 4, 2013
Robert Henderson Shannonhouse,
November 1, 2012
Carolyn Harper Smith, January 5, 2014
1955
1963
Margaret Amanda Goodwin, February 18, 2013
Douglas B. Hunter, June 29, 2011
Flora Bundy Lamm, April 30, 2012
James B. Slaughter, August 1, 2003
1964
1943
Joshua Branch Bobbitt, September 25, 2012
Sara Crews Coghill, June 17, 2009
Dewey Winston Kerr, July 9, 2008
Laura Winstead Webster, October 2, 2012
John Kelly White, April 19, 2013
William Lee Winslow, August 18, 2013
Mildred Newton Brisson, June 13, 2013
Hazel Cottrell Mahoney, February 21, 2014
1944
Lena Conyers Lewis, January 20, 2013
Josephine Lassiter Sturdivant, May 13, 2013
Janet Griffin Turner, November 4, 2013
1945
Betty King Dean, May 16, 2013
Lonnie Cecil Stroud, January 22, 2013
Dorothy Holder Toothman, September 16, 2013
Harvey Langill Watson, April 12, 2013
Hazel Case Yelverton, September 26, 2013
1956
1957
Reuben Fox Cannady, December 20, 2013
Ernestine C. Cannady, July 31, 2009
Larry Windsor Castleberry, August 26, 2011
Hannah Garrett Clayton, November 2, 2003
Johnny Brantley Saunders, March 26, 2012
1958
Doris Shore Lobb, August 5, 2013
Charlie Clifton Finch, Jr., October 29, 2012
Catherine Story Fravel, August 8, 2013
Randy Allen Marshall, March 21, 2007
1965
Jonathan Franklin Havens, February 20, 2011
Diana Midgett Underwood, August 7, 2010
Glenwood Lee Weatherly, February 27, 2011
Mark Handler, March 12, 2004
1966
James Thomas Hight, Jr., March 1, 2013
Faye Rudd Mauney, July 9, 2006
William Michael Swain, June 25, 2013
1967
Winford Gray Babson, November 25, 2010
James Ashley Edmonds, June 19, 2012
Elizabeth Rhodes Hiser, October 13, 2012
1972
Murlon Fredrick Rigsbee, Jr., April 29, 1999
Elizabeth Bull Thompson, March 18, 2009
1973
William Ronald Ennis, December 17, 2007
Dennis Neal Spady, August 31, 2012
1974
Vickie Myrick Camp, July 27, 2010
John Blakey Geddes, July 18, 2001
William Russell Gilbeert, July 3, 2007
1975
Benedict Joseph “BJ” Kavanaugh, Jr.,
November 18, 2013
Angela Sutter Phillips, May 30, 2011
1990
Latifa Whitfield-McNeil, January 11, 2014
1991
Alfred Scott Davis, August 25, 2004
Samuel Joseph Parham, December 4, 2008
1996
Lynwood D. Buffaloe, December 4, 2013
Edwin Winn Earnhardt III, September 13, 2013
Winn Flythe, September 13, 2013
1976
Thomas Michael Moore, September 19, 2013
Thomas M. Moore, September 19, 2013
Larry Darnell Burgess, January 31, 2013
Henry Franklin Holt, April 11, 2013
Brandon Eugene Granger, December 26, 2010
2003
2007
1977
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James Watson Holyfield, April 24, 2011
William Roger Wynne, July 15, 2010
2008
1978
Allan Todd Dixon, March 22, 2010
1979
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Dorothy Casey, July 16, 2013
Mary Frances Morton Green, March 15, 2013
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1959
1968
1982
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Curtis Lee Corbin, March 11, 2011
Benjamin Thomas Adcock, June 29, 2013
David Paschal Rakestraw, November 28, 2004
1989
1998
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Patrick Duane Conner, May 1, 2010
Ernest Lewis Garner, April 3, 2013
Vernon Glenn May, February 4, 2011
Bobby Powell Tyson, November 22, 2009
Joan Simmons Manning, February 4, 2014
Jack Maurice Rascoe, September 11, 2013
Jacquelina Wilkins, August 12, 2013
Star Cardwell Abbott, October 10, 2013
Clarence Anthony Dillard, May 24, 2013
Wanda Willett Perry, January 16, 2008
Duncan Gilbert Collins, April 29, 2010
Gwynda Ramey Downing, January 13, 2014
Vaneda Dobbins Hess, February 21, 2011
John Russell Hoyle, Jr., October 2, 2009
George Thomas Overton, April 6, 2008
Suzanne Evans Ruffin, February 9, 2013
1946
Matthew McHugh Webb, April 15, 2013
Timothy Lee Baldridge, January 16, 2011
Michael Douglas Bullock, December 20, 2011
1980
Susan Rene Fowler, June 29, 2009
Tony Clifton Wynne, March 17, 2010
Derico C. Lynch, July 6, 2013
2009
Darius Purcel Shackelford, May 9, 2012
2011
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2015
Michael John Lyles, December 17, 2013
Friends of the College
Arlene Hodges, October 12, 2013
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The
Sanctified
Role of
Knowledge
By Rev. Shane Benjamin, Chaplain & Instructor of Religion
In
1947, while a student at Morehouse College, Martin
Luther King, Jr. wrote an essay for the school
newspaper titled “The Purpose of Education.” King
insisted that an education divorced from moral development and
character training is not enough:
Education must enable one to sift and weigh
evidence, to discern the true from the false, the real
from the unreal, and the facts from the fiction…But
education which stops with efficiency may prove the
greatest menace to society. The most dangerous
criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but
with no morals.
Two centuries before King penned those words, Charles Wesley
made a similar-sounding statement in a hymn he wrote for the
opening of Kingswood School in England. The hymn, “Sanctified
Knowledge,” contains this lyric: “Unite the two so long disjoined,
knowledge and vital piety.”
Wesley’s desire to see knowledge united with “vital piety”
(holiness) was driven by his love for God and neighbor. Indeed,
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By Barry Burger
knowledge that was not put in service to see justice done and
mercy given—especially to the poor—was to be considered vanity.
Since their earliest days, this desire of Mr. Wesley was encoded into
the DNA of the people called Methodists. Today it thrives here at
Louisburg College, an institution related by faith to the United
Methodist Church, where we continue to serve many students
from underprivileged backgrounds. Equally important, our
students are always reaching out to serve others in the wider
community of Louisburg. The student-led Christian Life Council,
for example, helps lead Tuesday chapel services. It also meets
weekly to plan service projects, followed by Bible study.
Some of these service projects include serving at a local soup
kitchen, preparing a special meal for our housekeeping and dining
hall staff, providing groceries for a single-parent family or care
packages for students in need, gleaning at one of the nearby family
farms, and helping UNC-TV (North Carolina’s PBS network) with
phone-a-thons.
As the founders of Methodism, no doubt John and Charles Wesley
would be proud of our students and of Louisburg College. We
continue in the spirit of Methodism which seeks to make people
more sensitive to God’s presence, to the needs of neighbors, and to
the importance of leading a holy life.
vercoming the
challenges of building
a career may prove
daunting for most, and
this can be especially
true for someone born
with a physical
handicap. Armed with
a college degree and the determination to
succeed, however, Louisburg alum Palmer
Midgett ’61 made his way into a fascinating
world few people are privileged to experience.
At the urging of his aunt, Palmer—who was
born with a disability that affects his speech—
arrived on the Louisburg College campus in
1959. Here he discovered supportive,
compassionate professors like Allen de Hart,
Felton Nease, and William Gretter who helped
him recognize his own potential, and who were
more than willing to help him reach the next
level.
Graduating from Louisburg in 1961, Palmer
then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in
History from UNC Pembroke. After college,
his speech impediment led to struggles in his
job search. However, his positive attitude paid
off when he gained employment at the Yerkes
National Primate Research Center in Atlanta,
Georgia.
The six-month assignment in Atlanta led to a
position with Emil Menzel at the Delta
Regional Primate Research Center, where
Palmer worked as a biomedical research
assistant and primate co-investigator over the
next seven years. It was also where he met the
woman who is now perhaps the most wellknown figure in the world of primate research:
none other than Dr. Jane Goodall herself.
Eventually, Palmer (known by friends and
colleagues as “Pal”) followed Jane to the
Stanford School of Medicine to work with her
on the development of the Stanford Outdoor
Primate Facility, which would house some of
the primates from the Delta Center. He and
Jane developed a close friendship and he
referred to her as “Big Sis;” her colleague David
Hamburg became known as “Uncle Dave.”
In 1973, David selected Palmer to travel with
him to the Gombe Stream Chimpanzee
Reserve in western Tanzania, assisting David
and Jane in their studies of the chimpanzees.
Palmer recalls those six weeks spent in Africa
as one of the unforgettable highlights of his
career.
His association with Stanford University
continued over the next eight and a half years
as he provided invaluable assistance to the two
primatologists. Eventually, Palmer returned to
the Delta Center (now known as the Tulane
National Primate Research Center) as
supervisor of the chimp building; he later
retraced his steps even further to work at the
Yerkes Center on a language project with
Georgia State University.
Palmer rounded out his storied career in Texas,
working at the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s
Department of Veterinary Medicine caring for
various animals—including, of course, plenty
of chimpanzees.
Now retired, Pal and his friend Jane keep in
close contact, and she keeps him apprised of
her continued efforts to protect animal species
throughout the world.
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HONOR ROLL
HONOR ROLL
ouisburg alumni and friends generously contributed $2,334,664 to the College between June 1, 2012 and
May 31, 2013. Nearly 1,000 donors supported the Louisburg Fund, student scholarships, endowments,
academic and athletic programs, and improvements to buildings and grounds. Included in this donor list are
142 members of the Louisburg Society, which recognizes annual gifts of $1,000 or more. The College is also
grateful to our new members of the Old Main Society, who have included Louisburg in their estate plans.
SOCIETY OF 1787
Members of the Society of 1787 have
generously contributed $50,000 or more
to the College in their lifetime.
Anonymous
Aramark Management Services
Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Barringer II
Mr. and Mrs. Victor C. Barringer
BASF Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Baugh ’53
The Nicholas B. Boddie and Lucy Mayo Boddie Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. B. Mayo Boddie, Jr. ’73
Mr. and Mrs. B. Mayo Boddie, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Boddie ’77
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Boddie ’74
Branch Banking & Trust Co.
Mr. Larry Brown*
Mr. William H. Bryan
Burroughs Wellcome Company
Mrs. John L. Cameron
The Cannon Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Chandler
Coastal Lumber Company
Ms. Ruth M. Cooke
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Davis
De Hart Botanical Gardens, Inc.
Mr. Allen S. de Hart
Mrs. Frances Boyette Dickson ’35*
Mrs. John Lee Edwards ’38
Eli Lilly & Co. Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn W. Eury
First Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Flagler Systems, Inc.
A.J. Fletcher Foundation
Franklin Veneers
Franklinton United Methodist Church
GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
Golden LEAF Foundation
Mr. Kelmon P. Gomo
Mrs. Ann J. Goodwin
Felix Harvey Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Donald L. Henson
Mr.* and Mrs.* Ray Hodges
Ms. Emily Hodges
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Holding
Mr. and Mrs. W. Seymour Holt ’49
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Jones
Mr. Robert L. Jones
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Mr. Ben E. Jordan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Carroll Joyner
Mr. Robert L. Luddy
The Marshall Group
NC Community Foundation
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
The North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church
Novo Nordisk BioChem, Inc.
Ely J. Perry Foundation
Mr. Ely J. Perry III ’84
Mr. and Mrs. Bland B. Pruitt, Jr. ’62
Pruitt Lumber Company
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roberson ’62
Ms. Sue C. Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rogers
Sprint
Tri Properties
The United Methodist Church
James and Vedna Welch Foundation
Mrs. Allison Hodges Westmoreland
Old Main Society
The Old Main Society recognizes alumni
and friends who will support Louisburg
College through an estate gift.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Barringer II
Mrs. Mary M. Beauchamp
Mrs. Dorothy Midgett Brannan ’48
Mr. Randy L. Brantley ’83
Mr. Richard L. Cannon, Jr. ’52
Mrs. Frances Terrell Cherney ’42
Mr. E. Wilson Clary, Jr. ’74
Mrs. Anne H. Coghill
Mrs. Carolyn V. Cotton ’57
Mr. Osborne Gray Davis ’41
Mr. J. Jackson Dean
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeBerry
Mr. and Mrs. D. Tad DeBerry ’85
Mr. Allen de Hart
Mrs. Frances Boyette Dickson ’35
Mr. Kelmon Gomo
Mrs. Ann J. Goodwin
Mrs. Carol Bessent Hayman ’45
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. Jordan, Jr.
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Kirby
Mrs. Beth M. Norris
Mr. Thomas Wesley Parson IV ’73
Mrs. Frances Brower Paschal ’39*
Mrs. Julia Carroll Paul ’48
Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Pulliam, Jr. ’63 ’63
Mr. Peter B. Saunders ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Job K. Savage ’36 ’36
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Shelton ’69
Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Shotton ’69 ’69
Dr. Raymond A. Stone ’47
Mr. Benjamin Hicks Whitaker ’86
Mrs. Peggy Lee Wilder ’60
Louisburg Society
Charter Members
Contributed $1,000 or more annually
between June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2011.
AXA Foundation
Mrs. Janet Gardner Adair
Ms. Judith D. Adams
The Hon. Lucy Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Anderson, Jr.
Mrs. Carolyn Riddle Armstrong ’66
Mr. and Mrs. S. Thomas Arrington, Jr. ’69 ’71
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barringer II
Mr. Robert E. Beck ’53
Nicholas Bunn Boddie & Lucy Mayo Boddie, Sr. Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boddie ’77
Dr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Boone
Mrs. Anne Bowen
Mr. Carl Wood Brown
Mr. William H. Bryan
Dr. and Mrs. C. Douglas Bryant, Sr. ’47
Bunn Heating & Air Conditioning
Mr. Bob Butler
Mr. H. Dwight Byrd ’57
Mrs. Beulah Cameron
Mr. G. Maurice Capps ’57
Mr. Kurt Carlson
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Champion
Estate of Nathan Cole, Jr.
*Deceased
Mr. Bryan W. Compton ’95
Compton Family Foundation
Ms. Sheilah R. Cotten
Ms. Carolyn V. Cotton ’57
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Cottrell ’61 ’62
County of Franklin
Mrs. Susan Gardner Creed
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cross ’71
Ms. Tamaya I. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dove
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Driver ’53 ’52
Dr. and Mrs. James C. Eck
Mr.* and Mrs. M. Douglas Edwards ’53
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ehrsam
Mr. and Mrs. J. Craig Eller
Mr. Douglas M. Epling
Ms. Belinda Faulkner
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Fish ’60 ’59
First United Methodist Church of Cary
First United Methodist Men of Cary
Mr. Robert Fuller Fleming ’64
Ms. Sarah Foster
Franklin Regional Medical Center
The Franklin Times
Franklinton United Methodist Church
Ms. Betty W. Frazier
Mrs. Elaine Weldon Fuller ’39
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gardner ’44 ’45
Mr. and Mrs. David Gardner
H. Gillis & Associates
Mr. Michael J. Gleason
Estate of Pearl Gomo ’38
Mr. Peter Goodrich Griffin ’67
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Griffin ’64
Mr. Graham P. Grissom ’36
Rev. and Mrs. Rodney Hamm
Mr. Gene Hammond
Mr. Clyde P. Harris, Jr.
Mr. William L. Harris, Jr. ’66
Mr. and Mrs. John Hatcher, Jr.
Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Hobgood
Mr.* and Mrs.* Ray Hodges
Mr. Alan G. Hollowell
Hoof Hughes Law, PLLC
Mr. Richard E. Hunter, Jr. ’68
Mr. John William Hurley ’53
IBM Matching Grants
Arch C. Ingram Revocable Trust
Estate of Henry Clayton Jackson
Mr. Robert L. Jones
Mr. Gary R. Jones ’65
The Kayne Foundation
Mrs. Suzanne Kayne ’66
Kelly Electric
Mr. Charles R. Knight ’87
*Deceased
NICHOLAS COSTAS ’13
D
riven by a passion for baseball, Nicholas Costas of Lynchburg,
Virginia came to Louisburg College in the fall of 2011. Joining
under Mike McGuire and continuing his baseball career with
current coach Keith Shumate, Nick played the position of
pitcher.
“Both years were a lot of fun. We had a lot of talent and a really
good group of guys,” says Nick. “At one point in my freshman year, we were ranked
number one in the country”—an NCJAA polling first for Louisburg’s baseball
program.
As the son of an investment banker and
coming from a family of businessmen,
he sought to follow in their footsteps
and graduated from Louisburg with an
Associate of Science in Business last
spring. While here, Nick was
encouraged by Brian Sanders, assistant
professor of business studies, who
taught him in several courses. “He has a
lot of energy and really cares about his
students,” Nick recalls.
Nick also credits Louisburg College
Chaplain Shane Benjamin and Director
of Counseling Services Fonda Porter
with making his time at Louisburg
extraordinary. When it came time to
transfer, the support continued.
“[Registrar] Cat Ziencik helped me so
much…I was very thankful for her
making the process easier,” he says.
After Louisburg, Nick took some time
away from traditional schooling to
spend this past fall semester in the
Patagonia region of Chile, through a
program with the National Outdoor
Leadership School (see photo). “It was
all outdoors. We lived in the mountains half the time, and we sea kayaked and lived
by the ocean the other half,” he shares. “It was an incredible experience living on
our own for that long, just roughing it. Everything we had for three months was
either on our backs or in the kayak.”
Virginia Commonwealth University, where Nick transferred this spring, has proven
both a comfort and a challenge: it’s closer to home, yet significantly larger than the
cozy campus of Louisburg College. Within the comforts and the challenges, he has
found his calling. No longer playing baseball, Nick now focuses fully on academics
and will finish with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work in two years’ time. “I
looked into social work because I wanted to do a job that matters and directly
makes someone’s life better,” he explains.
That pull to take care of others has led Nick to his new mission in life. After
graduation, he plans to enter the military, and though his branch of choice is yet to
be determined, his future is clear and bright. “I want to challenge myself,” he
explains, “and do something great for my country.”
- Brittany Hunt ’10
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HONOR ROLL
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SAM PENDERGRAFT ’10
I
n the College’s long history, there has been no shortage of Louisburg
alumnae creating a family legacy. Samantha “Sam” Pendergraft ’10, of
Raleigh, North Carolina is proud to have followed in the footsteps of
her grandmother, Anne Jones Weathersbee ’49 (also of Raleigh).
“With joy in her eyes, Granny told stories about Louisburg, and I knew
it would be a great place for me to start,” shares Sam. “She spoke highly
of her professors, especially Ms. Merritt. I wanted to have professors who cared
like that.”
Sam found such professors at Louisburg quickly, feeling drawn to the bright
personalities of business faculty members. “They helped me grow in my
academics and as a person. They were always there if I had any questions at any
time.” With their guidance, Samantha soon found herself on track to graduate
with an Associate of Science in Business, and a deep connection to the Phi Beta
Lambda (PBL) business
fraternity.
Not only active in PBL, she
was also a member of the
Christian Life Council,
Student Ambassadors, and
served as president for both
the Phi Theta Kappa honor
society and the Commuter’s
Club. She spearheaded
several blood drives and
participated in a summer
internship with the Red
Cross. While doing all of this,
she maintained a strong GPA
and even stronger
friendships.
“The memories that I have of
Louisburg are priceless,” says
Sam, “like being on the
homecoming court, earning a
first-place win at the state PBL leadership conference, and graduating with my
best friends.”
After a smooth transfer to William Peace University, Sam wasted no time in
settling into her new small college home by starting a PBL chapter and
becoming class president. Graduating from Peace in 2012 with a double major
in communications and business, Sam now works in the registrar’s office at
Wake Technical Community College. She looks forward to one day entering the
higher education field as an administrator, and she plans to pursue a master’s
degree in higher education starting this fall.
With a fearlessly generous spirit, Sam recently shaved her hair for the St.
Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of her boyfriend’s sixteen-year-old cousin, who
passed away after a battle with the rare cancer rhabdomyosarcoma. “She was a
very strong young woman and so young. I felt like I had to do something,”
explains Sam. “Not only did we raise over a thousand dollars for childhood
cancer research, we raised awareness.”
“It’s hard to express how I felt when my hair fell to the ground, but I can
honestly say that it was the best feeling in the world. I felt proud knowing that
not everyone would have done what I did!”
- Brittany Hunt ’10
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Ms. Elizabeth Landis
Mrs. Jane Austin Lee ’71
Mr. John C.R. Lentz ’87
Eli Lilly & Co. Foundation
Mr. W. J. Little, Jr. ’49
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas E. Loftis
Mr. Robert L. Luddy
Mr. Billy R. Merritt ’53
Mr. Nathan Miller
Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Mixon, Jr.
Mixon Construction Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Modlin
Mr. William David Moon ’45
Mr. and Mrs.* Roger Moulton ’43
Estate of Willie B. Mullen
Mrs. Jane Earley Newsome ’64
Mrs. Beth M. Norris
Mr. and Mrs. T. Russell Odom ’68
PJM Interconnection Matching Grants
Mrs. Jean Austin Patterson ’71
Ely J. Perry Foundation
Mr. Ely J. Perry III ’84
Pizza Hut of Clinton, Inc.
Estate of Celia Grantham Purdie ’37
Mr. and Mrs. G. Samuel Register ‘76
Mrs. Donna Rhoden
Ms. Lisa Minton Robert ’90
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Rodenbeck
Mr. Jean Paul W. Roy
Mrs. Ann Rhem Schwarzmann ’54
Mr. Ronald V. Shearin
Mr. Joseph W. Shearon ’51
Mr. Charles Sloan
Mr. Emmett Chapman Snead III ’71
Mr. and Mrs. Grady K. Snyder ’50 ’50
Mr. Carl Stafford
Mr. and Mrs. Glendel U. Stephenson ’52
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Strotmeyer, Jr. ’69
Stupp Brothers Bridge & Iron Co. Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. C. Boyd Sturges
Mrs. Barbara Johnson Thompson ’62
Mrs. Ruby Chewning Thompson ’59
Mrs. Edith Boone Toussaint ’49
Travelers Motor Club Sales, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Traylor, Jr.
Wachovia Matching Gifts
Mr. Carl D. Wagner ’50
Wake Electric Care
Tommy Wallace Electrical, Inc.
Mr. Theron P. Watson
James & Vedna Welch Foundation
*Deceased
Estate of Joyce Hughes Witt ’39
Ms. Cherry Dickson Woodbury
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Woodhouse, Sr. ’56
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wooters ’42
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice C. York ’73
Otto H. York Foundation
Louisburg Society
The College’s premiere annual giving program,
the Louisburg Society recognizes annual gifts
of $1,000 or more in 2012-2013.
Ms. Judith D. Adams
The Hon. Lucy Allen
Judy W. Anderson Charitable Trust
Mrs. Carolyn Riddle Armstrong ’66
Mr. and Mrs. S. Thomas Arrington, Jr. ’69 ’71
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Aurand
Mr. Larry Williams Barefoot ’64
The Nicholas B. Boddie & Lucy Mayo Boddie Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Boddie ’77
Dr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Boone
Mrs. Anne Dickson Bowen
Mr. Carl Wood Brown
Ms. Katherine S. Burden
Mr. Bob Butler
Mrs. Beulah Cameron
The John and Mary Camp Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. G. Maurice Capps ’57
Mr. Kurt Carlson
Mr. Steven R. Charbonneau ’82
Mrs. Anne H. Coghill
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Compton
County of Franklin
Mr. William Moore Davis ’61
Mr. J. Jackson Dean
Mr. Allen de Hart
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Dove
Mrs. Shirley Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benton Efird ’70 ’70
Element One, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Craig Eller ’65
Ms. Belinda Faulkner
First United Methodist Men of Cary
Mr. Robert Fuller Fleming ’64
Ms. Sarah Foster
Ms. Betty W. Frazier
Mr. Michael J. Gleason
*Deceased
Mr. Kelman Gomo
Mr. James Goodnight
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel V. Greco, Jr.
Sam Greco Construction, Inc.
Mr. Peter H. Green ’91
Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Griffin ’67
The Sarah Starnes Harris Revocable Trust
Mr. William L. Harris, Jr. ’66
Mr. and Mrs. H. John Hatcher, Jr.
High Point Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James Hill
Mrs. Arlene M. Hodges*
Ms. Emily Hodges
Mrs. Hazel Holloman
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Holloman ’83 ’90
IBM Matching Grants
Mr. Gary R. Jones ’65
Mr. John Richard Jones
Mr. Robert L. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baskerville Jones, Jr. ’65
Mrs. Jane Austin Lee ’71
Estate of Nelson Leonard
Mr. John C.R. Lentz ’87
Mrs. Jane Moon Linsky ’43
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas E. Loftis
Mr. D. Michael May ’63
Modern Exterminating Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Modlin
Mr. Roger Moulton
Mrs. Jane Earley Newsome ’64
Mrs. Beth M. Norris
Mr. and Mrs. T. Russell Odom ’68
Mrs. Jean Austin Patterson ’71
Mr. and Mrs. Jason J. Proctor
Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Charles Riddick Revelle II ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Riggan, Sr. ’59
Mr. and Mrs. William Rodenbeck
Mr. Charles Morehead Rucker ’72
Seller’s, Inc.
Mr. Charles Sloan
Ms. Kimberly D. Spivey
Mr. Samuel Henry Stallings ’68
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Strotmeyer, Jr. ’68
Mr. and Mrs. C. Boyd Sturges III
Mr. Howard Hoy Wah Tang ’70
Roger G. Taylor and Associates
Estate of Cleo Fox Titus ’36
Triad Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
James and Vedna Welch Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Barry W. Whitaker
Mr. Brian Scott Wilder ’94
Mr. Wilton H. Williams ’49
Mr. Paul L. Wilson ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Womble, Sr. ’48
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Woodhouse, Sr. ’56
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Yarborough
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice C. York ’73
$500-$999
Mrs. Rebecca Drake Allen ’83
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Aurand ’70
Ms. Mary Thompson Austell
Mr. Major H. Bowes ’58
Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Brown ’62
Mr. James E. Compton ’65
Mr. Marion Frank Erwin ’58
Evansdale United Methodist Church
Mr. Frances F. Falls ’62
Mr. Jimmy W. Goldston
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Griffin ’64
Mr. Harry J. Harles ’70
Mr. Clyde P. Harris, Jr.
Mr. James Linley Hill ’88
Ms. Elizabeth Tempie Ijames ’89
Dr. Alice Peedin Jacobs ’64
Mrs. Phyllis Pleasants Jones ’84
Mr. and Mrs. Larry M. Jordan ’65
Mrs. Myrtle C. King
Mrs. Margaret Webb King ’69
KP’s Lawncare
Louisburg Baptist Church
Mrs. Jacquelyn Smith McNamara ’73
Mr. Richard D. Niedermayer ’65
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Mrs. Darlene Thompson Oakes
Orthopaedic Specialists of NC
Mrs. Susan Mixon Parris ’64
Mr. Kyle Perkins ’07
Mrs. Donna Rhoden
Richards Oil Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Smith
Rev. and Mrs. Sidney Stafford
Mr. Robert F. Stevens ’66
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Mr. and Mrs. Neal D. Stewart ’75 ’82
Mr. Benjamin N. Thompson
Mrs. Stephanie Buchanan Tolbert ’97
Mr. Timothy Kamptner Wilcox ’78
Mr. Floyd Johnson Wingfield ’67
$100 - $499
Able Roofing, Inc.
Mr. L. C. Adcock
Mr. David B. Allen ’70
Mrs. Haven Cooper Allen ’84
Ms. Patricia G. Alston
Judge and Mrs. James F. Ammons, Jr. ’75
Ms. Virginia S. Andrew
Mr. Glenn Archer
Maj. and Mrs. William H. Arrington, Jr. ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wayne Axselle ’65
Mr. John A. Bacik ’85
Mr. and Mrs. Billy A. Baker, Sr. ’55
Mr. Carl Edward Baker ’79
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Baker, Jr. ’52
Mr. Felix G. Banks ’43
Mr. Robert Teele Barnhill ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Beasley ’70
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bender
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne D. Benton
Mrs. Lillian A. Benton
Ms. Mary Lynne Benton ’76
Mr. Billie Coleman Biggs, Jr. ’70
Blue Ridge Family Physicians
Ms. Teresa Blumenauer
Ms. Delano R. Borys
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Boutwell
Mr. Randy L. Brantley ’83
Mr. Glenn D. Brewer ’65
Ms. Susan A. Bridgeman
Mr. H. Vinson Bridgers, Jr. ’70
Mrs. Velma Ferrell Brown ’60
Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson C. Bulluck ’66 ’66
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Bunn ’54
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Burns ’55
Mr. Christopher D. Burns ’74
Mr. Robert C. Byrd ’62
Mrs. Mary S. Cardozo
Dr. Patrick W. Carlton ’57
Catenacci Dance
Mr. Obie Maynard Chambers
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Chandler, IV ’67
Mr. Michael W. Chappell
Mr. E. Wilson Clary, Jr. ’74
The Community Foundation of Western NC
HM Conner General Contractor
Mrs. Virginia Brittain Copping ’50
Mr. Nick G. Costas
Ms. Sheilah Cotten
Mrs. Louise Mason Cowart ’42
Mr. Douglas R. Craig
Mr. W. Dempsey Craig ’62
Mr. William Alexander Crane ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Crews
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cross ’71
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Currin ’71 ’71
Mr. James C. Cutchins III ’96
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Daley
Mr. Tucker D. Daniel ’60
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HONOR ROLL
Mr. David A. Davis
Mrs. Jamie Burnette Davis ’85
Mr. R. Grady Dawson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeBerry
Mr. David Michael Dement ’74
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dement, Jr. ’68
Mr. Aaron V. Denton
Mr. E. Wayland Denton ’75
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Dickens ’80 ’83
Mrs. Ann Dunham Donnell ’45
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Dudley
Duke Energy Foundation
Mr. Thomas Hunter Dula ’61
Ms. Kimberly A. Dumond-Crawford
Mr. Sidney Eugene Edwards ’63
Ms. Mary Jane Ekdahl
Mr. Sam H. Elliott ’52
Mrs. Meg Ellis
Mr. L. Randolph Everett
Mr. and Mrs. L. Nelson Falkner ’65
Mr. James M. Featherston, Jr. ’42
Mr. Charles Ray Felmlee ’64
Mr. and Mrs. John Felton
Dr. Diane Price Fleming
Ms. Vickie Fleming
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Foster ’71
Dr. and Mrs. Jimmy W. Foster ’60 ’59
Mr. Morgan Scott Foster
Mr. Harry L. Foy, Jr.
Franklin Co. Emancipation
Mr. Harold William Fromholz
Future Financial Services, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Cam Leonard Garner ’69 ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest P. Gaster, Jr. ’50 ’50
Dr. and Mrs. Milton H. Gilbert
Mr. Willis A. Goodrum ’52
The Gorman Group, LLC
Mr. E. Shelton Griffin ’67
Mr. Graham P. Grissom ’36
Mrs. Susan M. Guerrant
Mr. Willis F. Gupton ’42
Dr. Thomas J. Hagan
Mrs. Clara C. Hall
Mr. Scott Campbell Hall ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Swayn G. Hamlet ’57 ’56
Rev. Madison Newton Hankal
Mrs. Deborah L. Hardin
Mrs. Ashley Hardy
Ms. Cora R. Hardy
Mr. L. Reid Harris ’45
Mr. R. Ray Harris ’57
Mr. William D. Harrison ’47
Mr. John Leroy Hatchell, Jr. ’65
Ms. Brenda G. Hawks
Mrs. Rubie Riggan Hecht ’52
Ms. E. L. Heffernan
Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Heflin ’65
Mr. Richard L. Hibbits
Mr. James O. Hillsman ’67
Mrs. Deborah Stevens Hinkle ’98
Mrs. Ruby Massenburg Hinson ’42
Mrs. Patricia Hinton
Mr. William J. Hinton, Jr.
Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Hobgood
Dr. Thomas N. Hobgood, Jr.
Rev. and Mrs. Hubert H. Hodgin ’54 ’54
Mrs. Edeth Hill Hodnett ’68
Mrs Celeste Hughes Hoffman ’84
Mrs. Donna Tuttle Holder ’76
Mr. Yuille Holt III ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Lennon Hooper ’50
Mr. Kevin S. House ’97
Mrs. Lynda Wooten Hudson ’68
Mrs. Mary Wheless Hughes ’52
Mr. Frank Hunter
Mr. J. William Hurley ’53
Ms. Barbara Iblitson
Mr. Donald Clarence Jaekel ’52
James A. Johnson Masonic Lodge #413
Mr. Tommy Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Jernigan ’47
Mr. Eric Ralph Joerg ’69
The Rev. Dr. George W. Johnson
Rev. Jesse L. Johnson, Jr. ’41
Mr. Robert W. Johnson ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Tapley O. Johnson, Jr. ’60
Ms. Carmen S. Johnston ’01
Mrs. Candace Lester Jones ’99
Mr. Robert L. Jones ’66
Dr. Raymond E. Joyner ’62
Ms. Kendra A. Keels
Mrs. Olivia Burton Kemp ’70
Dr. Christine Knights
Mr. Timothy L. Kunkle ’73
Lamm & Lamm Farms
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Lamm, Jr. ’65 ’64
Mr. T. Michael Lampros ’71
Mr. Roderick E. Lane ’84
Mrs. Gail Fathera Laney ’66
Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Lange, Jr. ’61
Mrs. Katheryn Coor Lewis
Ms. Jan L. Linsky
Mr. Robert Leggett Littrell ’79
Louisburg Lions Club
Louisburg Tractor & Truck
Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Loyd ’80 ’81
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Marks ’56
Mrs. Veronika Haun Marquoit ’67
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall ’56
Mr. Daniel L. Massey ’62
Mrs. Mildred Boney Matthis ’46
Mr. Wilton L. Matthis ’56
Mr. Brian H. McCants ’91
Mr. Howard G. McCullough ’74
Mr. Duane N. McDonald ’65
Mrs. Melba Harrington McLean ’66
Rev. Dr. Charles Henry Mercer, Sr. ’38
Mr. Reuben Earl Mercer
Dr. Linda L. Miles ’73
Dr. D. Edmond Miller
Mr. Kelly Edman Miller ’76
Mr. David Minard
Mission Foods
Dr. Louise B. Mitchum
Ms. Rachael A. Modlin ’50
Mrs. Linda L. Moore
Mr. P. Wayne Moore ’68
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Farland Morris ’74
Mrs. Gwynn Torrence Morris ’58
Mrs. Anne Tucker Mulchi ’53
Ms. Patrice Nealon
Mr. Marvin Newsom III
Ms. Cindy Nicholson
Mr. Joseph Lester Niquette ’51
Mrs. Pearl Grant Nunnamaker ’52
Mr. Larry Wesley Oakley ’69
*Deceased
Oakley Combine Sales & Salvage, LLC
James S. Ogburn, CPA, PC
Mr. Jeffrey V. Olbrys
Mr. Marion D. Outlaw ’68
Ms. Jamie Eller Patrick ’84
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Patronis ’60
Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Stewart, Jr.
Mr. Clarence W. Pearce, Jr. ’54
Peninsula Stars
Ms. Susie T. Perdue
Mrs. Mary Anne Peele Petteway ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert H. Phelps ’52
Rev. and Mrs. G. Paul Phillips
Dr. Jonathan D. Phillips ’76
Ms. Terri Pilkington
Pilot Lions Club
Mr. Frederick W. Pittard ’77
Mr. John R. Poe, Jr. ’63
Mr. Chester S. Ragland ’73
Mr. Frank M. Rapoport
Ms. Ann Brooke Raynal
Dr. Bobbie Richardson
Mrs. Strowd Ward Riggsbee ’45
Mrs. Nancy Garner Robertson ’59
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Robertson ’48
Mrs. Margaret Adcock Robinson ’58
Mrs. Dori Liles Rockefeller ’61
Mr. Robin Rhea Rose ’75
Rose Mini Storage
Dr. and Mrs. Robert N. Rosenstein ’68 ’68
Ms. H. Ann Ross ’71
Mr. Paul L. Sanderford, Jr. ’70
Mr. Randy Addison Sandlin ’81
Ms. Janice A. Sapp ’71
Ms. Elizabeth Denise Sapp ’71
Mr. Edward Rhone Sasser
Mr. Alan G. Saunders ’73
Mr. Aldo G. Scala
Mr. Gary Josh Scull ’54
Mr. Russell L. Sears ’66
Mrs. Martha Cly Shaffner ’65
Mrs. Joy P. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Julian J. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Spade ’67 ’67
Mr. Richard Thomas Spain, III ’72
Mr. Steve Sparks
Mrs. Mary Spector
Mrs. Anna Stallings
Mr. Dudley B. Stallings ’46
Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Stallings
Mr. J. Gilbert Stallings
Mrs. Marcelle K. Stanley
Mr. Wallace C. Stepp ’64
Mr. and Mrs. M. Graham Stewart, Sr. ’49
Mr. Angelo J. Stillittano
Mr. Andrew Stokes
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Stringfellow ’71
Mr. Milton Keith Stutts ’75
Mr. Andrew M. Sugg ’89
Mr. Garland Franklin Swartz ’63
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Tarrant, Jr. ’61 ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Tetterton ’56 ’56
Ms. Jennith Thomas
Ms. Madge G. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Timberlake ’64 ’59
Mrs. Charlotte P. Tippett
Mr. and Mrs. G. Neal Titus, Jr. ’65
Mrs. Linda Crocker Todd ’64
*Deceased
BILL LORD ’75
E
nvironmentalist,
hydrologist, horticulturist,
bee keeper, and world
traveler are a few of the
monikers that could be
ascribed to Bill Lord. A
native of Henderson, North Carolina, he
moved to Louisburg with his family as a
high school student and was drawn to
Louisburg College as a means to help
decide his life’s future course.
From Louisburg, Bill went on to NC
State, where he earned an undergraduate
degree in horticulture. Then, while
pursuing his Master of Science in
Entomology, he worked as an extension
associate, which gave him the
opportunity to travel to the Sudan on
behalf of the Near East Foundation. After
later serving as Franklin County’s
extension agent for ten years, he moved
on to his current role as an NCSU
Specialized Agent in Water Resources.
Bill’s work takes him all over the state as
he seeks to protect its natural water
resources, and he speaks passionately
about his role to ensure that checks and
balances are in place to protect the
quality of our waters. While progress has
been made as evidenced by the clean-up
of the Neuse River, “unchecked growth is
still a major concern and challenge,” he
notes.
His knowledge and expertise are not
limited to North Carolina, either; he’s
traveled to Denmark and Scotland to
educate and train engineers on ways to
protect their water resources from
stormwater runoff and pollution.
A man of many interests, Bill is also a
beekeeping consultant and a contractor
for the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID).
He has visited countries such as Ethiopia,
Malawi, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Romania,
Armenia, Turkmenistan, and the
Republic of Georgia, working on honey
bee projects related to food production
and income generation.
As many of these areas are isolated and
inhabitants are leery of foreigners, Bill
knows he can’t simply barge in. “One has
to go slow, make incremental changes,
and show respect for the culture.”
Top-Bottom: Bill Lord in Turkmenistan,
Malawi, Ethiopia, and Nepal.
- Barry Burger
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HONOR ROLL
HONOR ROLL
Mrs. Sara Hux Townsend ’43
Mr. Todd Trickey
Trinity United Methodist Church
Trips-n-Tours
Mrs. Delores Cole Tune ’62
Mr. William Troy Turlington ’59
Mr. Joseph Barton Umphlette, Jr. ’64
Mrs. Sandra Garman Vickers ’68
Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Volk
Mr. and Mrs. C. Norman Wagoner
Mrs. Jan Walden
Mr. and Mrs. William Wall ’47
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Mrs. Jane Rosser Warfel ’41
Mr. Douglas Randolph Warrick, Jr. ’75
Mr. Andrew Carol Wells ’71
Mr. Randall Scott Wells ’64
Mr. Robert L. Wells ’60
Dr. James P. West
Ms. Mary Ellen West ’41
Mr. Robert L. West ’60
Mr. John W. Wheelous III ’69
Mrs. Joyce Smith Whitaker ’48
Ms. Georgea L. White
Mr. James Melton White, Jr. ’76
Mrs. Norma G. White
Ms. Tracey Walker Whitehouse ’86
Mrs. Louis R. Wilkerson
Mr. James A. Williams
Mrs. Nellie Stallings Williams ’47
Mr. B. N. Williamson III
Mr. Carlton F. Williamson ’74
Mr. Arnold W. Wilson ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert L. Wilson ’43
Mr. Stephen N. Wilson ’71
Mr. and Mrs. M. Lee Winder, Sr.
Mrs. Frances Neathery Winslow ’67
Winston-Salem Foundation
Mrs. Jean Cook Woodruff ’58
Mr. Marvin Graham Wooten
Ms. Janice M Worthington
Ms. Kaye Yadusky
Mr. Aaron Donald Yarbrough ’56
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas S. Yow III
Contributors
Louisburg College experienced
94% participation during our
2012-13 Faculty-Staff
“Growing Green” Campaign,
our highest rate of participation ever!
Gifts from current faculty, staff, and
faculty emeriti totaled nearly $44,000.
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Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Adcock, Jr. ’59
Mrs. Candace Spain Adcock ’86
Ms. Angela Adkins
Mr. Damon Adkins
Ms. Genya V. Afanasyeva
Mrs. Mavis McGowan Alder ’40
Ms. Cherri W. Allen
Mr. John A. Allen ’85
Mrs. Lisa Allen
Mr. Gary Edmund Allred ’87
Mrs. Missy Alls
American Legion Springhill Post No. 237
Mrs. Jessica Anest
Angelic Image Photography
Mr. Theodore Keola Awana ’08
Mr. Fred S. Ayscue ’62
Mrs. Jackie Ayscue
Mr. Roderick Bailey
Mr. Rossie V. Baker, Sr. ’57
Ms. Patricia Turner Barbour ’66
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne M. Barker ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus A. Bartholomew, Jr. ’71
*Deceased
Mr. Daniel Bartholomew
Mr. John Basaldu
Mr. Paul G. Bass ’50
Mrs. Judy B. Bateman
Mrs. Grace S. Beasley
Ms. Maribel C. Beckwith
Rev. Shane Benjamin
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bennett ’69
Mrs. Bobbie Kennedy Berry ’58
Mr. Nathan Biegenzahn
Mr. Harold Dean Blackburn, Jr. ’87
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Blake ’50
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilson Bohannan ’60 ’62
Mr. Randall H. Bowman ’90
Dr. Martha Bragg
Ms. Patricia I. Bragg
Ms. Crystal Brantley
Mr. and Mrs. Larry H. Britt
Mrs. Jill T. Brown
Mrs. Louise M. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Brown ’68
Mr. Vincent Brown
Ms. Nancy L. Brozewicz
Mr. Temple Robins Buck ’69
Ms. Maura Budusky
Mrs. Georgette Burnette
Mr. Anthony A. Butler ’92
Mr. John Byrwa
Ms. Colleen Camaione-Edmonston
Mr. Robert E. Carroll ’02
Mr. Larry W. Carter
Mr. Steve Cataneo
Mrs. Louise Braswell Cates ’41
Mr. Alexander Cheek ’94
Mr. Michael Childs
Mrs. Deborah C. Christie
Ms. Sara Elizabeth Christmas ’13
Mr. Willie R. Clanton
Mr. Herman Christopher Clark ’84
Ms. Deneen Clemons
Ms. Diana M. Clemons
Ms. Nannette Levay Coates ’82
Mr. and Mrs. Gerry F. Cohen
Mrs. Virginia Spivey Coleman ’42
Mrs. Hazel Lassiter Collier ’45
Mrs. Emma Snell Coney ’42
Dr. Diane Cook
Mr. Jawara D. Cooley ’94
Ms. Leej Copperfield
Mrs. Lynda J. Costello
Ms. Lynda Couey
Mrs. Mae Bell Cox ’47
Mr. John M. Daniels ’79
Ms. Brandi Smith Davis
Ms. Katherine Davis ’39
Mr. Reid Sexton Davis ’60
Mr. Steven B. Davis ’72
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stewart Dean ’67
Mrs. Pamela Alford Denning ’62
Ms. Brenda C. Dillard
Mr. David J. Diraimondo
Mrs. Patricia Wilson Dixon ’58
Mrs. Judith Ammons Dorman ’59
Mrs. Judy W. Dulaney
Ms. Terrie Dunn
Ms. Mary Eason
Mr. Michael D. Eaves ’76
Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge H. Edwards, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan R. Ellis ’70
*Deceased
Mrs. Beth Erbe
Mrs. Erlene Jordan Evans ’49
Ms. Claudia Farris
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Faulkner
Mr. Mercer McArthur Faulkner ’66
Rev. and Mrs. Horace T. Ferguson ’60 ’60
Mr. and Mrs. Allen H. Ferreira ’67
Mrs. Betty Luper Ferrell ’60
Ms. Terri L. Ferris
Mr. Travis Flewelling
Ms. Rosa Fontana
Mr. Donald M. Fox ’79
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Frazier ’54 ’55
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph A. Frazier
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Freeman
Mr. Thomas W. Freuler
Mr. William D. Freuler
Mr. Anthony P. Frigon
Mrs. Kendall Fuller
Mr. Justin Furr
Mrs. Pattie Joyner Gambardella ’46
Mr. and Mrs. J. David Garrabrant
Mrs. Marietta Joliff Garrett ’51
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre L. Giani
Rev. Alan C. Gibson ’73
Mrs. Betty Ellis Goodbar ’50
Mr. W. Larry Goswick
Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Graham
Mrs. Joyce Parris Grant ’57
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. Gravitte
Mr. and Mrs. James Green
Ms. Ann B Greene
Mr. Jeffrey A. Greentree ’73
Mr. James K. Gregory, Jr. ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Grinnan, Jr. ’64
Ms. Crystal Gubbins
Mrs. Brandy L. Gupton
Ms. Lisa W. Hale
Mr. Arthur B. Hall
Mr. Brett Hall
Mr. John B. Hall
Mr. John L. Hancock ’63
Ms. Ella G. Hardy
Ms. Betty Jean Harper ’86
Mr. Harvey Douglas Harris ’61
Mr. W. Tate Hayman ’89
Hebron Lions Club
Mrs. Martha E. Hedgepeth ’93
Mrs. Elizabeth Troutman Hennings ’56
Ms. Patricia M. Hester
Mr. Adam Hight
Mrs. Barbara Dunn Hilliard ’59
Ms. Sheri Hincks
Mr. Joe B. Hobbs ’61
Mr. Ronald P. Hodul ’78
Mr. Kris Hoffler
Hoffman & Arthur, DDS, PA
Mr. John C. Hogan
Mrs. Jane Trump Hohn ’61
Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Holland IV ’68
Ms. Lou Verta Holman
Mrs. Elmar Newton Holmes ’58
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Holmes
Mr. Todd Landon Holt ’99
Mr. James Lawrence Howard ’61
Mr. William Howell
Ms. Rebecca Howerton
Ms. Brittany Leigh Hunt ’10
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll T. Hunt
Mrs. Carol J. Hunter
Mr. Wally Hurst
Mr. J. Ralph Ihrie ’67
Ms. Phyllis M. Ihrie
Ms. Nicole M. Interdonato
Mr. James A. Irion
Dr. and Mrs. David J. Irvine
Mr. and Mrs. J. Deane Irving ’66
Rev. Wilbur Ivan Jackson
Mr. W. Patrick Jackson, Jr. ’78
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jamerson
Ms. Erica Janak
JJR Restaurant, LLC
Mrs. Amy Cobb Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip R. Johnson
Mrs. Janie Johnson
Ms. Marcia H. Johnson
Mrs. Martha Sue Johnson ’61
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Johnston ’78
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Jones
Ms. Kim Joyner
Mr. Mark L. Joyner
Mrs. Patricia Moss Kelly ’68
Mr. and Mrs. Graham C. Kennedy ’52 ’54
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Kennedy ’53
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Kennett
Ms. Amanda Ryan Kiger
Mr. and Mrs. W. McDonald King, Jr. ’77 ’77
Ms. Laura L. Kinzinger
Mr. W. Gary Kirkman ’76
Ms. Diana Koenig
Mr. Sangsoon Koh
Mrs. Sara Davis Koontz
Mr. Chester E. Kroll
Mrs. Sharon Turner Landreth ’67
Mrs. Sonya I. Lane
Mrs. Mary K. Lassiter
Mrs. Patsy Conwell Lawrence ’59
Mr. Randall L. Ledford
Mr. Willard T. Leonard
Mrs. Tony Gupton LeTrent Jones ’70
Mrs. Georgia T. Lewis
Mr. Robert Wilkins Lindsay ’51
Mr. Jeffrey Linney
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Linsky
Mr. C.D. Loflin
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Long, Sr.
Mrs. Sandra Featherstone Lunsford ’61
Main Beverage Co.
Ms. Colby Mangum
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Mangum ’51
Manie P. Currin & Associates, LLC
Ms. Emily Williams Manley ’72
Mr. Brantley Martin
Ms. Karen Martin ’99
Mrs. Rosa Martinez
Mr. John M. May ’69
Mr. W. Charles May ’75
Mr. John Estes McAllister III ’73
Mr. and Mrs. James L. McFarland ’61
Ms. Melinda McKee
Mr. Michael Lawton McQueen ’85
Mr. and Mrs. W. Fred Mercer
Mr. and Mrs. David Arthur Michael, Jr. ’69
Mrs. Martha L. Mobley
Mr. James H. Moncure ’90
Mr. and Mrs. S. Howard Montague ’72
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HONOR ROLL
Mrs. Regina Creech Morgan ’81
Mrs. Martha Butler Murray ’85
Mrs. Cindy B. Musa
Mr. Cristian Neagu
Mr. Paul L. Nevitt ’77
O. Henry Book Club
Mr. Paul Opanasenko
Mrs. Jeannene Pacheco
Dr. Earl W. Parker
Ms. Leigh Ann Parrish
Mr. Josh Parrott
Patco East, Inc.
Ms. Jennifer Patsy
Mrs. Kathryn Ward Paul ’51
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin A. Pearce
Ms. Samantha Celeste Pendergraft ’10
Mrs. Marla R. Peoples
Mrs. Kathleen Perdick
Mr. Clay Perdue ’68
Mr. Mark M. Person
Mr. Thomas W. Peterkin, Jr. ’66
Mr. W. Horace Petty ’46
Mrs. Patricia Parrish Pollock ’73
Mr. Robert Poole
Mrs. Fonda Porter
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus H. Potter ’68
Mrs. Tracy N. Potter ’13
Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Pulliam, Jr. ’63 ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Reeve ’85 ’85
Ms. Vicki Reid
Mrs. Earline Whitehurst Revelle ’45
Mr. Bernard Rice
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ridout ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Riley
Mrs. Jessica Roberson
Mrs. Betsy Brodie Roberts ’75
Mrs. Tena Williams Roberts ’93
Mr. Gary Rosenberg
Mr. Brandon Rosser
Mr. Lawrence F. Ruggiero
Mr. Eric Rutledge
Mr. and Mrs. James Rutledge
Mr. John Sala
Ms. Tracey Sala
Mr. Brian W. Sanders
Mrs. Pamela Young Schley ’76
Mr. Richard B. Schneider ’73
Ms. Diane L. Schultz ’69
Ms. Anne V. Scoggin
Mr. Chad Scott
Mrs. Mae Asbell Shaw ’40
Mr. Keith Shumate
Mr. Alan Skinner
Mr. Chase Slinkard
Mr. and Mrs. Ted N. Sloan ’60 ’60
Ms. Allison H. Smith ’02
Ms. Elizabeth Bailey Smith ’69
Mrs. Susan Ray Smith ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin W. Smith, Jr. ’59
Ms. Mary Charles Smith ’98
Mr. Ralph M. Smith
Mrs. Stella L. Smith
Mrs. Virginia Carter Smith ’51
Mr. Warren Woodlief Smith ’75
Ms. Ann M. K. Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. Emerson L. Spivey ’52
Mr. Kelvin Spragley
Ms. Nicolette Stanfill
46
HONOR ROLL
State Farm Companies Foundation
Ms. Susan L. Steele ’70
Mr. Donald Stopa
Mrs. Nicole Stovall
Dr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Stover
Mr. Robert Perry Strickland ’82
Mrs. Katheryn C. Styles
Mrs. Janie Williams Sutton ’58
Mr. Andrew Swartzel
Ms. Melissa Sykes
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Tart
Mr. Gene Tharrington
Mr. Allen Thomas
Thomas Brothers Body Shop
Mr. and Mrs. Adron Thompson
Ms. Sarah Thompson
Toney Lumber Company
Ms. Sally M. Torres
Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Traylor
Mr. Johnny Turnage
Mr. Brett Vana
Mr. Mark Vanderslice
Mr. David A. Vaughan ’76
Mrs. Gail M. Vella
Ms. Carolyn Vickery
Ms. Myrna A. Vickrey
Mr. Adam Wade
Mr. Rickie Logan Wagstaff ’77
Rev. Lynn T. Wall
Mrs. Claire Broome Waller ’50
Dr. Robert S. Walton ’64
Mr. Thomas E. Wardrick ’90
Mrs. Carol Dement Weeks ’65
Mr. Lawrence M. Werger ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Wheless ’59 ’66
Mrs. Phyllis Bailey Whitaker ’53
Mrs. Susan Wolfe Whitfield ’65
Mrs. Ann C. Whitley ’92
Mrs. Connie Womack Wicker ’70
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wiggins
Mr. Jimmy Lee Wilborn
Mr. William Byrd Wilkins ’85
Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Wilkinson ’66
Ms. Carolyn Williams
Mrs. Dulcie Gupton Williams ’52
Mr. Gary Williams
Mr. Gregory A. Williams ’69
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert J. Williams
Mrs. Ann Cobb Williamson
Mrs. Helen Mansfield Willie ’46
Dr. G. Curtis Wilson ’47*
Ms. Tina Mascia Winesette ’80
Mr. Dennis Alan Winstead ’81
Mr. Leo L. Wojtkowicz
Ms. Meagan Wojtkowicz
Ms. Amy Scoggin Wolfe
Ms. Ann Womble
Mrs. Delores West Woodard ’64
Mr. Edwin Wilbur Woodhouse, Jr. ’79
Mr. Steven B. Wright ’77
Mrs. Terry Ball Wright ’87
Mrs. Yvonne Winstead Yantsios ’56
Mr. Lewis G. Young ’69
Youngsville Woman’s Club
Ms. Emily Zank
Ms. Catherine Ziencik
AWA JAGNE ’11
Estates
Estate of Nelson Leonard
Estate of Roberta Morris
Estate of Cleo Fox Titus ’36
F
Corporations,
Foundations, and
Matching Gifts
The Nicholas B. Boddie & Lucy Mayo Boddie
Foundation
The John and Mary Camp Foundation
The Community Foundation of Western NC
Cooper Insurance
DBA Jackson Dean Enterprises
Duke Energy Foundation
Element One, Inc.
The Gorman Group, LLC
Sam Greco Construction, Inc.
High Point Community Foundation
IBM Matching Grants
JJR Restaurant, LLC
KP’s Lawncare
Lamm & Lamm Farms
Louisburg Tractor & Truck
Main Beverage Co.
Mission Foods
Modern Exterminating Co., Inc.
Northwestern Mutual
Oakley Combine Sales & Salvage, LLC
James S. Ogburn, CPA, PC
Patco East, Inc.
Richards Oil Company, Inc.
Rose Mini Storage
Lawrence Ruggiero, Esq.
Seller’s, Inc.
Stewart’s Jewelers
Paul W. Stewart, Jr., DDS, PA
Thomas Brothers Body Shop
Toney Lumber Company
Triad Foundation
Trips-n-Tours
Wells Fargo Foundation
James & Vedna Welch Foundation
Winston-Salem Foundation
*Deceased
or 2011 graduate Awa Loum
Jagne, the journey to
Louisburg College spanned
two continents. A native of
Gambia and the youngest of
three children, Awa spent her
childhood surrounded by “the warm
smiles of my people, beautiful sunsets, and
delectable food.” Her homeland, she says,
can be described in one word: “Bliss.”
She credits her parents (Dad is currently
working on a malaria project for the
United Nations Development Program,
and Mom is a bank clerk) for instilling a
sense of adventure in her and her older
brothers. “I learned at an early age to not
limit myself,” she explains. “That is why I
love traveling.”
“Change is a vital part of life and I’m
acquainted with it because I’ve been
migrating since the mere age of eleven,”
says Awa. “This endurance has resulted in
my quick nature to adapt to new
environments. I attended three different
high schools in three different countries,
absorbing the distinctive cultures and
acknowledging the significant languages
and customs each presented,” she says of
her diverse educational experiences.
After living in Malawi for three years, Awa
returned to Gambia where she graduated
from high school at the age of 15. Feeling
too young for college, she accepted an
invitation from her Aunt Sukai to attend
high school in the United States. Awa
completed a year at Enloe in Raleigh, a
magnet high school for the arts.
While researching college options, Awa
was drawn to Louisburg because of its
size. “I wanted be the big fish in the small
pond before proceeding to a four-year
institution,” she recalls. As a freshman in
the fall of 2009, she was a bit overwhelmed
at first, but quickly became accustomed to
campus life. “Louisburg College is indeed
a small, private institution,” she says, “and
it has a collective way of nurturing
students academically, spiritually, and
socially.”
Awa’s two years at Louisburg would prove
to be packed with a variety of rewarding
experiences. She served as a senator for
the Student Government Association,
president of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
honor society, historian and vice president
of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) business
fraternity, a member of Students Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD), an
orientation leader, a freshman marshal for
commencement, and a PTK after-hours
tutor. “These activities helped me improve
my deftness and reach my personal goals,
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particularly in organization, well-established
leadership, and time management.”
As a Muslim on a Christian-affiliated
campus, Awa faced minor challenges from
those who did not understand her
religion, but she was warmly accepted by
her classmates. “Throughout the years, the
media have portrayed Islam as one of the
worst religions in the world, mainly due to
poignant situations such as 9/11.
Ultimately, in the Islamic Holy Scripture,
God states that we must all love one
another, and I live for this statement,” she
explains. “I grew up in an environment
filled with a handful of friends from
various religions and I personally did not
care what faith they believed in because, at
the end of the day, they were humans just
like me.”
Although she wasn’t a fan of the campus
curfew, Awa is quick to share the aspects
of life she enjoyed most while at
Louisburg. “Sometimes I get nostalgic and
think about my days at LC,” she says. “I
mostly reminisce about the swings that
were outside of Merritt Hall, the friends
that I built bonds with, how close classes
were to the dorms, the one-on-one
interactions with teachers, the
organizations I was affiliated with, and the
soccer matches.”
At the 2011 PBL State Competition, she
earned 5th place in the Marketing
Concepts category, and she also placed in
the Business Presentation, International
Business, and Business Communication
categories. With a spot on the Dean’s List
each of her four semesters, Awa earned
her Associate of Science in Business from
Louisburg, graduating with honors. She
cites a long list of faculty and staff who
helped shape her along her journey—
both as a student and a future leader. “My
professors taught me the vitality of
leadership and courage, and to network
for the future. Staff members inspired me
through their altruistic ways to be kind to
all,” Awa reflects. Assistant Professor of
Business Brain Sanders “has a very
amusing sense of humor” explains Awa,
“and inspired me to always work hard, but
to also take a step back and enjoy life.”
Through art courses, Professor of Art Will
Hinton inspired Awa “to think outside of
the box.”
In 2011, she was accepted to the
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill,
where she earned a Bachelor of Science in
Global Studies with a concentration in
African development, international
politics, and social movements, as well as
a minor in African studies. “I will forever
be honored to be a Tar Heel!” she says.
Awa is now serving as an intern with
Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) in
Senegal, an NGO created by African
women leaders to publicize and promote
the role of African women as instrumental
to successful repatriation and resettlement,
rehabilitation, reintegration, and postconflict reconstruction. “In the FAS
vision, each and every African woman can
play a role in conflict
prevention and resolution,
contributing to peace in Africa
while improving her own life
at the same time,” she explains
of the organization’s mission.
“There is a deep barrier
between the views of what a
traditional woman should be
and what a modern African
woman should be. Personally, I believe
that my greatest challenge as an African
woman living here is that sometimes I’m
perceived as inferior. But I do not let my
womanhood define me, and I am
determined to elevate women’s roles in
the world to prove that men and women
should be equal.”
With clearly defined goals for her
internship and beyond, Awa wants to
amplify equality. “This is what I believe in.
Without it, all is lost. I am not trying to
‘save’ Africa because that is merely a
delusion,” she continues, “especially since
Africa is not broken. I am just aspiring to
augment women’s participation and roles
in the peace and security process in
African countries.”
She also hopes to play a role in eradicating
detrimental diseases that affect African
women, including fistula, HIV, and
malaria, and Awa plans to help women
who have been caught in conflict zones. “I
want to use the knowledge I’ve gained
from my current internship to help
women that are affected by sexual
violence, especially in places where it’s
used as a tool of war. Women are the core
of society; without us, humanity would
cease to exist.”
In the next few years, she plans to add a
master’s degree to her list of credentials,
either in African development or equality
and human rights. “I eventually want to
establish an NGO that improves
education for kids in the Senegal/Gambia
region.” She also hopes to travel
throughout Africa, South America, and
Europe to “explore this beautiful world.”
- Amy Scoggin Wolfe
47
HONOR ROLL
HONOR ROLL
Donors to Endowed Funds
Mercer Scholarship
Rev. Charles Henry Mercer, Sr. ’38
Alumni Appreciation Scholarship
DEBRA PEGRAM ’87
A
t an early age, Debra Pegram knew exactly
where she wanted life to take her: she had set
her sights on becoming a coach.
Debra grew up in the tiny Eastern North
Carolina town of Fountain and attended high
school in Farmville, NC. A softball and
basketball player, she attended a basketball camp at Louisburg
College and knew that it would be a great fit for her. After high
school, she went on to play both sports at Louisburg and was
presented with a coach’s award her sophomore year.
She remembers how Enid Drake (Louisburg’s Head Men’s
Basketball Coach from 1965-2006) ran his practices, and how he
was a stickler for the fundamentals of the game. Both Sheilah
Cotten (then Louisburg’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach) and
Sam White (director of intramural sports) had a profound
influence on Debra. Playing basketball under Sheilah and
watching Sam in intramurals were eye-opening experiences for
her, and she feels blessed to have had them as role models. As a
coach, Debra now realizes “how much thought and time Cotten
put into her players to make them successful.”
After graduating from Louisburg College in 1987, Debra
attended North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount,
earning a degree in physical education. She immediately began to
apply for teaching and coaching positions. She received an offer
shortly thereafter, and Debra has become a fixture at
Beddingfield High School in Wilson, NC, having taught and
coached there for the last 23 years—first coaching volleyball and
then women’s basketball.
When asked what advice she would give to those who wish to
coach, Debra evokes wisdom that those in any field would do
well to heed: “Try to find yourself a mentor you can trust,
surround yourself with good people, and don’t be afraid to ask
questions.”
Debra’s career has been a rewarding journey, as evidenced by her
successes. In 1996, the Beddingfield volleyball team placed as
runner-up in the state finals. In 2006, the women’s basketball
team took home the state championship; that same year Debra
was honored by the Associated Press as the High School Women’s
Basketball Coach of the Year for North Carolina. In 2011, she was
tapped for the North Carolina Coaches Association East-West
All-Star Game in women’s basketball, and she led her team to victory.
Reflecting on her career choice, Debra expresses the sentiment
shared by many teachers and coaches the world over: “It is so
rewarding and exciting to watch kids grow and have the fruits of
your labor pay off.”
- Barry Burger
Herbert and Elsie Miller Scholarship
Dr. D. Edmond Miller
Dr. Thomas Aurand Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Aurand
William Moon and Jane Moon Linsky
Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Linsky
Ms. Jan L. Linsky
Marvin and Mary Jo Baugh Scholarship
James E. and Mary Z. Bryan Foundation Endowment
John L. Cameron Athletic Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Pearce
Mrs. Beulah Cameron
Gary Ward Paul Scholarship
Stallings and Thomas Endowment
Peter A. Carlton Memorial Scholarship
Blair Tucker Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. H. John Hatcher, Jr.
Coltrane-Robertson-Coleman Scholarship
John B. York Athletic Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clifton York ’73
Coor Family Scholarship
Mrs. Katheryn Coor Lewis
Allen de Hart Endowment
Hurricane Club
Mr. Morgan Scott Foster
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lewis ’69 ’69
Orthopaedic Specialists of NC
Richards Oil Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Rodenbeck
Mr. and Mrs. Neal D. Stewart ’75 ’82
Ms. Janice M. Worthington
Coach J. Enid Drake Basketball Scholarship
Mrs. Rebecca Drake Allen ’83
Sarah Foster Music Endowment
Mr. Richard Luby Cannon, Jr. ’52
Mr. Francis Fayette Falls ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wayne Fish ’60 ’59
Mr. John William Hurley ’53
Mr. Horace Jernigan ’47
Mrs. Sandra Featherston Lunsford ’61
Mrs. Faye Clayton McFarland ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Walt M. Pulliam, Jr. ’63 ’63
Mr. Garland Franklin Swartz ’63
Mr. Paul Lewis Wilson ’61
Churches
First United Methodist Church of Cary
Louisburg Baptist Church
Louisburg United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Friends of the Arts
Pearl Harris Gomo Scholarship
Mr. Kelman Gomo
Mr. L. C. Adcock
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne D. Benton
Mrs. Lillian A. Benton
Ms. Delano R. Borys
Mr. Bob Butler
Mr. J. Jackson Dean
Mr. Allen de Hart
Mr. David J. Diraimondo
Mr. and Mrs. William Dove
Frances Gwin Scholarship
R. Edward and Louise Hunter Scholarship
Mr. Frank Hunter
Mr. Richard E. Hunter, Jr. ’68
Blanche Hooper and Earl R. Meekins Scholarship
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Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge H. Edwards, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Craig Eller ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Faulkner
Dr. Diane Price Fleming
Future Financial Services, LLC
Ms. Ann B Greene
Mr. Arthur B. Hall
IBM Matching Grants
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Long, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Lumpkin, II
Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Stewart, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus H. Potter ’68
Mrs. Martha Cly Shaffner ’65
Mr. Alan Skinner
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Julian J. Smith
Mr. Warren Woodlief Smith ’75
Mrs. Anna Stallings
Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Stallings
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Stone
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Williams
Youngsville Woman’s Club
Golden Anniversary Club
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Adcock, Jr. ’59
Mrs. Mavis McGowan Alder ’40
Mr. Robert W. Alston, Jr. ’60
Mr. Fred S. Ayscue ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Billy A. Baker, Sr. ’55
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Baker, Jr. ’52
Mr. Rossie V. Baker, Sr. ’57
Mr. Felix G. Banks ’43
Mr. Paul G. Bass ’50
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Blake ’50
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilson Bohannan ’60 ’62
Mr. Major H. Bowes ’58
Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Brown ’62
Mrs. Velma Ferrell Brown ’60
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Bunn ’54
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Burns ’55
Mr. Robert C. Byrd ’62
Mr. and Mrs. G. Maurice Capps ’57
Mrs. Louise Braswell Cates ’41
Mrs. Virginia Spivey Coleman ’42
Mrs. Hazel Lassiter Collier ’45
Mrs. Emma Snell Coney ’42
Mrs. Virginia Brittain Copping ’50
Mrs. Louise Mason Cowart ’42
Mrs. Mae Bell Cox ’47
Mr. W. Dempsey Craig ’62
Mr. Tucker D. Daniel ’60
Ms. Katherine Davis ’39
Mr. Reid Sexton Davis ’60
Mrs. Pamela Alford Denning ’62
Mrs. Patricia Wilson Dixon ’58
Mrs. Ann Dunham Donnell ’45
Mrs. Judith Ammons Dorman ’59
Mr. Thomas Hunter Dula ’61
Mr. Sam H. Elliott ’52
Mr. Marion Frank Erwin ’58
Mrs. Erlene Jordan Evans ’49
Mr. Frances F. Falls ’62
Mr. James M. Featherston, Jr. ’42
Rev. and Mrs. Horace T. Ferguson ’60 ’60
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Frazier ’54 ’55
Mrs. Pattie Joyner Gambardella ’46
Mrs. Marietta Joliff Garrett ’51
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest P. Gaster, Jr. ’50 ’50
Mrs. Betty Ellis Goodbar ’50
Mr. Willis A. Goodrum ’52
Mrs. Joyce Parris Grant ’57
Mr. James K. Gregory, Jr. ’62
Mr. Graham Paraham Grissom ’36
Mr. Willis F. Gupton ’42
Mr. and Mrs. Swayn G. Hamlet ’57 ’56
Mr. Harvey Douglas Harris ’61
Mr. L. Reid Harris ’45
Mr. R. Ray Harris ’57
Mr. William D. Harrison ’47
Mrs. Elizabeth Troutman Hennings ’56
Mrs. Barbara Dunn Hilliard ’59
Mrs. Ruby Massenburg Hinson ’42
Mr. Joe B. Hobbs ’61
Rev. and Mrs. Hubert H. Hodgin ’54 ’54
Mrs. Jane Trump Hohn ’61
Mrs. Elmar Newton Holmes ’58
Mr. and Mrs. Lennon Hooper ’50
Mrs. Mary Wheless Hughes ’52
Mr. J. William Hurley ’53
Mr. Donald Clarence Jaekel ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Jernigan ’47
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip R. Johnson ’52
Rev. Jesse L. Johnson, Jr. ’41
Ms. Martha Sue Johnson ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Tapley O. Johnson, Jr. ’60
Dr. Raymond E. Joyner ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Graham C. Kennedy ’52 ’54
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Kennedy ’53
Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Lange, Jr. ’61
Mrs. Patsy Conwell Lawrence ’59
Mr. Robert Wilkins Lindsay ’51
Mrs. Sandra Featherstone Lunsford ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Mangum ’51
Mrs. Manie Parham Currin ’57
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Marks ’56
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall ’56
Mr. Daniel L. Massey ’62
Mrs. Mildred Boney Matthis ’46
Mr. Wilton L. Matthis ’56
Mr. and Mrs. James L. McFarland ’61
Rev. Dr. Charles Henry Mercer, Sr. ’38
Ms. Rachael A. Modlin ’50
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HONOR ROLL
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Moon ’45
Mrs. Gwynn Torrence Morris ’58
Mrs. Anne Tucker Mulchi ’53
Mr. Joseph Lester Niquette ’51
Mrs. Pearl Grant Nunnamaker ’52
Mr. Clarence W. Pearce, Jr. ’54
Mr. W. Horace Petty ’46
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert H. Phelps ’52
Mrs. Earline Whitehurst Revelle ’45
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Riggan, Sr. ’59
Mrs. Strowd Ward Riggsbee ’45
Mrs. Nancy Garner Robertson ’59
Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Robertson ’48
Mrs. Margaret Adcock Robinson ’58
Mrs. Dori Liles Rockefeller ’61
Mr. Edward Rhone Sasser ’57
Mr. Gary Josh Scull ’54
Mrs. Mae Asbell Shaw ’40
Mr. and Mrs. Ted N. Sloan ’60 ’60
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin W. Smith, Jr. ’59
Mrs. Virginia Carter Smith ’51
Mr. and Mrs. Emerson L. Spivey ’52
Mr. Richard N. Stabell ’59
Mr. Dudley B. Stallings ’46
Mrs. Marcelle K. Stanley ’45
Mr. and Mrs. M. Graham Stewart, Sr. ’49
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Stone ’47
Mrs. Janie Williams Sutton ’58
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Tarrant, Jr. ’61 ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Tetterton ’56 ’56
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Timberlake ’64 ’59
Mrs. Sara Hux Townsend ’43
Mrs. Delores Cole Tune ’62
Mr. William Troy Turlington ’59
Mr. and Mrs. William Wall ’47
Mrs. Jane Rosser Warfel ’41
Mr. Robert L. Wells ’60
Ms. Mary Ellen West ’41
Mr. Robert L. West ’60
Mrs. Joyce Smith Whitaker ’48
Mrs. Dulcie Gupton Williams ’52
Mrs. Nellie Stallings Williams ’47
Mr. Wilton H. Williams ’49
Mrs. Helen Mansfield Willie ’46
Dr. G. Curtis Wilson ’47
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert L. Wilson ’43
Mr. Paul L. Wilson ’61
Mr. and Mrs. James Floyd Womble ’55
Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Womble, Sr. ’48
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Woodhouse, Sr. ’56
Mrs. Jean Cook Woodruff ’58
Mrs. Yvonne Winstead Yantsios ’56
Mr. Aaron Donald Yarbrough ’56
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Myrtle King
Memorial Gifts Were
Made in Honor of the
Following Alumni
and Friends
A Lifetime of Campus Connections
By Barry Burger
Mrs. Jamima Williams Barefoot ’27
Mr. B. C. Bean
Mrs. Christine Fletcher Bowker
Mrs. Nellie Loftis Bryan
Mr. William P. Burke
Mr. Robert E. Carter
Mrs. Mary Lib Loftis Cobb
Mr. David Cothran ’64
Mrs. Virginia L. Dement ’43
Mr. Melvin Douglas Edwards ’53
Mr. Appleton Fryer
Mrs. Emily T. Gardner ’46
Mrs. Fannie Gaffres Gergoudis
Mr. Lewis Gergoudis
Mr. M. Meade Gregory
Mr. Gordon E. Hawthorne ’64
Mr. Ray Hodges
Mrs. Barbara Lane Jowaisas
Mrs. Ola Kenan
Mr. Charles B. Loftis
Mr. T. M. Marsh, Jr.
Mrs. Julia Gray Saunders Michaux
Mr. Douglas Morris ’58
Mrs. Bessie Norwood
Mr. Duffy Paul
Mr. Gary Ward Paul
Mrs. Madaline K. Person
Mrs. Linda Morgan Phillips ’38
Mrs. Katherine Rueger Poynter
Mrs. Gwendolyn DeBerry Railey
Mrs. Muriel Whitehurst Spain ’43
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Midyette Thompson ’44
Mr. Harvey Tippett ’53
Rev. Ivey J. Wall, Jr.
Mr. Ralph Wall ’85
Mr. J. C. Whitehurst
Mr. Stokes Williams
A
child of the Great Depression,
Myrtle King eventually moved from
her childhood home of Selma,
North Carolina, to live with her
older sister, Ms. Breattie O’Neal, in Louisburg.
After graduating from Mills High School and
attending business school in Washington, DC,
the now 94-year-old Myrtle continued her
journey in Atlanta, Georgia, where she served
with the South Atlantic Division of the U.S.
Army Corp of Engineers during World War II.
She is especially proud of her efforts to help
launch a liberty ship that sailed out of Panama
City, Florida.
Upon returning home in 1948, Myrtle married
Louisburg native John King; she still lives in the
same house where her husband was born and
lived his entire life.
Myrtle may not have guessed she was beginning
a long career at Louisburg College when her
service as a fundraising volunteer led to a
“three-month temporary job” in 1962. She
became a fixture on campus, however, working
for the College for the next 25 years in
numerous roles: post office manager, student
center coordinator, book store manager, and
director of housing for female students.
Recollections of this last job brought about a
chuckle as she recalled the story of a cat fight
breaking out between two roommates she had
placed together. “As fate would have it, when
they unpacked their personal belongings and
set out the pictures of their boyfriends…they
realized they had the same boyfriend!”
She remembers thoroughly enjoying her many
opportunities to work with students, and
Myrtle is proud of the fact that she was a good
listener for them.
When asked about advice for today’s students,
Myrtle’s response is timeless: “If you really want
a place in society and to feel good about
yourself, you need to complete your education.”
King at her desk in 1968.
Since retiring in 1987, she has remained
connected to Louisburg College while staying
active maintaining her home, spending time
with family and friends, and participating in
activities with United Daughters of the
Confederacy. At the age of 80, she published a
book, Anna Long Thomas Fuller’s Journal: A Civil
War Diary.
God is a very important part of Myrtle’s life, as
is her family, she notes. She is proud of her
three children, seven grandchildren, and ten
great-grandchildren; all three of her children
are graduates of Louisburg College.
This portrait of Dr. John King
hangs in the foyer of King’s
home. The Methodist minister
was a founding trustee of the
Franklin Male Academy, which
later became known as
Louisburg College.
Honorary Gifts Were
Made in Recognition of
the Following Individuals
Mr. Earl Beshears
Mr. Clyde Brooks
Mr. Bob Butler
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Cooper
Mr. William R. Crews ’12
Mrs. Alicia Eller ’65
Mr. J. Craig Eller
Ms. Sarah Foster
Mr. Troy Matthew Hagan ’06
Mr. Michael L. Holloman ’83
Rev. Wilbur Jackson
Mr. Don L. Jenkins
Ms. Carmen Johnston ’01
Rev. Wallace Kirby
Mr. Jamey Winn Koenig ’09
Mr. C. S. Loftis, Jr.
Rev. Thomas E. Loftis
Mr. and Mrs. David Marlette
Mr. and Mrs. William Moon ’45
Mr. Charles M. Rucker ’72
Mrs. Ann Whitehurst
King in front of her home on Main Street,
with her granddaughter Rosalyn Powell,
Powell’s husband Jason, and King’s
great-grandson Dillon Powell ’13.
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51
ATHLETICS
was another strong year on the fields
and courts for Louisburg College
athletics, with six of our nine varsity
teams showing up in the national
rankings over the course of their seasons. Some highlights of
these rankings include our women’s basketball team being
ranked #1 the first week of the national polls and our men’s
basketball team placing as high as 2nd in the country.
2013
Our baseball team experienced another fine season, finishing
regular-season play tied for first place in Region X. The
women’s soccer team followed up their 2012 national
tournament run by advancing to the Region X tournament
finals, and our men’s soccer team also had a successful year,
winning the Region X Championship. The women’s basketball
team lived up to their pre-season status with another Region X
championship; they went on to finish in the final 16 at the
NJCAA National Championship.
ATHLETICS
LC Welcomes New
Cross Country Coach
for Program Reboot
Eight of our nine teams finished the season with winning
records, and every team saw players matriculate to four-year
colleges to continue their academic and athletic careers. In
fact, we had 110 student athletes transfer to four-year college
programs during the past year.
During the Fall 2013 semester, Louisburg College
Athletic Director Mike Holloman made the
announcement that the College would add Men’s
and Women’s Cross Country to the mix, upping
the school’s athletic
programs to 11
teams. Shortly after
the announcement,
Jay Koloseus was
hired as head coach.
Our student athletes continue to excel academically. 60 out of
the College’s 113 graduates in 2013 were student athletes, and
20 of them graduated with honors. During the spring and fall
of 2013, 18 Hurricane athletes earned perfect 4.0 GPAs, 40
were on the Dean’s List, and 56 made the College’s Honors
List.
Athletics continue to be a vital part of the Louisburg College
campus, and our teams continue to make us proud both
athletically and academically.
As an NCAA
Division I
competitor (Syracuse
University) and
coach (Auburn
University),
Koloseus brings a wealth of experience to a
program that is being renewed from its early 2000s
roots. Recruiting began immediately upon
Koloseus’ arrival, and both teams will commence
competition in the fall of 2014.
- Mike Holloman ’83, Athletics Director
Season Summaries by Don Stopa,
Softball Coach & Sports Information Director
Baseball Thrives With New Coach
The Hurricanes baseball team had a change in the guard last season,
as NCAA veteran coach Keith Shumate took over the reins of one of
the College’s oldest programs. Shumate stepped up to the job, leading
his team to a 2013 final record of 34-15, 17-9 in Region X play.
Sophomore outfielder Bradley Morton (Winston-Salem, NC) led
the offensive effort for the Canes as he hit a whopping .420, smacked
seven homeruns, and drove in 39 RBIs; all of Morton’s numbers were
team-leading marks. John Allen (Creedmoor, NC) was the leader on
the hill as he finished with a record of 8-1, and he led the team in
innings pitched at 53.1. Shumate also had a pair of twins on the bump
as Joe and John McGillicuddy (Fairfax, VA) combined for a record
of 8-4, with each throwing a pair of complete games.
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Softball Streak Leads to Regionals
Don Stopa entered his second season at the helm of the Lady Canes
softball team, with his squad finishing out the Spring 2013 season with a
record of 23-20. The Canes finished the season on a nine-game winning
streak, but they couldn’t maintain their momentum going into the
Region X tournament , during which they lost two games straight.
Morgan Tharrington (Youngsville, NC) was the offensive leader for
Louisburg as she belted 17 homeruns, a top-10 ranking in the NJCAA.
The sophomore infielder also picked up a National Fastpitch Coaches
Association (NFCA) All-America nod for her efforts. Trina Bartlett
(Greensboro, NC) didn’t quite put up the power numbers of
Tharrington, but did lead the team with a .424 batting average and 16
stolen bases.
Golfer Finishes in Top 20
at Nationals
Charles Sloan and his men’s golf team played their
usual competitive schedule, taking on two- and
four-year programs in tournaments throughout
Fall 2012 and Spring 2013. Zach Robins
(Southern Shores, NC) was the standout for the
Hurricanes as the team leader in most of the spring
events, and he was rewarded by qualifying for the
NJCAA National Championship in Chautauqua,
New York. Robins finished 18th overall, bettering
his scores in each of the tournament’s three rounds
of play.
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ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
Coach Mangum Continues to Build
Up Volleyball Program
Football Standouts Lead the Way
The Hurricanes football team got off to a great start as they opened up
the 2013 season with a five-game win streak, highlighted by wins over
Lackawanna College and Dean College. The team stumbled through the
remainder of the season, finishing with a final record of 5-4.
Second-year Head Volleyball Coach Colby Mangum assembled a
very talented squad for 2013 as she started rebuilding a program
that she could call her own. Mangum had a pair of returning
sophomores that played a great deal in 2012 with Ashley Britton
(Henrico, NC) and Kaitlyn Sitterson (Williamston, NC), and
they led the way on the floor in the 9-9 regular season (10-11
overall).
Head Coach John Sala’s crew was led by sophomore running back Chris
Brown (LaGrange, NC), who averaged over 60 yards of rushing per
game, and sophomore wide receiver John Wheatley (New Bern, NC),
who made 26 receptions, six of which went for touchdowns.
Freshman setter Ellen Tootoo (Wilmington, NC) was a big part
of the Lady Canes’ success as she earned an All-Conference nod
for her efforts; she is expected to lead a 2014 team that will have a
good sophomore/freshmen mix.
The LC defensive unit was an exciting group, making big play after big
play. Linebacker Stephen Williams (Reidsville, NC) was a tackling
machine, getting in on 75 total tackles, 13 for loss; he also picked off one
pass that he returned 65 yards for a score. Kenny Watt (Seneca, SC) and
Darshaun Ford (Clermont, FL) were standout defensive backs, as they
each picked off four passes through their nine games played.
Men’s Soccer Reaches NJCAA
District Championship
Men’s soccer had a very successful 2012 under first-year Head Coach Cristian
Neagu, and the team was poised to make another run at their first national title in
2013. They finished the regular season with a misleading record of 9-6-1, with six
earned wins being forfeited as losses due to an ineligible player rule.
The Hurricanes battled back to a near-flawless effort, including three straight wins
in the Region X Tournament, during which they outscored their opponents, 23-1.
After earning their second-straight Region X tournament title, the Canes traveled
to Melbourne, Florida, where they dropped the District Championship, 1-0. It
was the only game of the year in which sophomore goalkeeper Brian Howard
(Roanoke Rapids, NC) earned a loss.
Still, the team’s offense was one of the nation’s best as they finished with 99 total
goals, 2nd among all NJCAA teams. Adrian Gonzales (Fuquay-Varina, NC) led
the scoring effort as he knocked home 21 total goals.
Women’s Soccer Players Are Cream of
the NJCAA Crop
Head Women’s Soccer Coach Andy Stokes knew he would have some offensive
punch in 2013 as he had the top goal-scorer in the country, Jessica Scales
(Roanoke Rapids, NC), returning for her sophomore campaign. Little did the
fifth-year head coach know that he would gain even more of an offensive
advantage with freshman forward Sam Rowland (London, England) leading
the NJCAA in goals and points for most of the year. At the end of the 2013
campaign, Rowland finished 2nd in goals and points, while Scales finished 4th
in goals, 8th in overall points.
The Lady Canes finished the year with an overall record of 15-4-1, and a
co-regular season title with a Region X mark of 11-1. Stokes’ squad made it to
the Region X Tournament championship game where they were knocked off
2-0, thwarting their bid for a return to the NJCAA Championship Tournament.
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Men’s Basketball Wraps Season
Full of Wins
The Hurricanes men’s basketball team had another great year,
wrapping up their 2013-14 season with a record of 28-5, 16-2 in
Region X play. The team also earned a Region X regular season title,
but fell by one point during overtime in the postseason regional
championship game.
Big man in the middle Marcus Freeman (Williamston, NC) was
a force in the paint all year, as the sophomore center averaged a
double-double with over 12 points per game and hauled in ten
boards per game. Trey Brown (Newport News, VA) also hit for
double-digits with just over 11, while Miles Bowman (WinstonSalem, NC) was going for over 20 per game before an injury ended
his season after 12 games played.
Lady Canes Basketball Returns
to Nationals
The Lady Canes basketball team returned to the NJCAA
Championship Tournament this spring after winning it all in
2013. However, the sixth-seeded Canes fell in the opening round
to New York’s Monroe College, finishing in the final 16.
With a final season record of 24-7, first-year Head Coach Shay
Hayes (who was voted “Coach of the Year” by her Region X
peers) had to be pleased with her team’s effort. Guards Courtney
Raiford (Greenwood, SC) and Kiara Rawls (Killeen, TX) were
the leaders on the stat sheet; Raiford averaged 14 points per game,
six rebounds, and five assists, while Rawls averaged just over 14
points per game and four boards.
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and Dominique Sewell (right)
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East Carolina University
Major: Nursing
Career Goal: Pediatric Nurse
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High Point University
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Old Dominion University
Major: Art Education
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North Carolina State
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Elon University
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