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Associates Evening ’06 Celebrates
Commitment and Support
New Associates Find
a Need and Fill It
What a surprise to discover that Chris Pollock
’90 also attended Ben and Jerry’s alma mater:
Calhoun High School in Merrick, New York!
Pollock is pictured here flanked by Ben Cohen
and Jerry Greenfield, Associates Evening ’06
guest speakers, with his official
(now autographed) high school soccer jersey.
Roanoke College faculty teaching in newly renovated
Miller Hall have encountered an unexpected glitch
in the building. For it they can thank
Greg and Nicole Brewer Terrill ’94, ’95.
Robert G. Lee, retiring president & general
manager of WDBJ-7, and Clifton A. “Chip”
Woodrum, former member of the VA House of
Delegates, pose during the evening’s festivities.
As evidenced by the gold ribbon, Lee was
commended during the evening for at least 25
years of consistent giving to Roanoke College.
The Terrills, who became Associates of the College in 2006,
donated the hardwood tables and the upholstery and
leather chairs and sofas that occupy the atrium lounges
located on each of Miller’s three floors. “What has always
attracted us to Roanoke College is the attention to the
outside: the beauty of the campus and the fit of the
school within the town,” Greg explains. “We wanted to see
the same care given to the inside.”
The evening’s menu included a tribute to
Vermont and a wide selection of the state’s
famous cheeses served with dried fruits
and crispbreads.
Greg, a Bedford, VA, native and former SGA president, and
Nicole, of DeLand, FL, met her freshman year in Dr. Denis
Lape’s honors English class. Following Nicole’s graduation,
the two English majors married and moved to New York to
enter graduate school, Greg at Seton Hall for an MBA and
Nicole at Columbia for a MPH (Master of Public Health). In
1999 they returned to the Roanoke Valley to start a family,
which now includes Nora, 5, and Sally, 20 months, and
for Greg to take over the Bedford-based family business,
Frank Chervan, Inc. One of Greg’s first acts was to veer
the furniture frame manufacturer from residential and into
high-end office and health care furniture.
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Chefs Bob Prophet and Matt Phillips serve
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield their adapted
dessert recipes for Chunky Monkey Baked
“Vermont” and Sumptuous Cordial “Shots.”
When the Terrills heard that their alma mater was involved
in a building project, they asked Judi Nelson, then vice
president for resource development, how they could help.
Thus was born the idea of the atrium furniture for the
English Department’s home.
“An aspect of our education for which we always have
been thankful is Roanoke’s emphasis on serving the
community,” says Greg, a sentiment that Nicole, who
volunteers on several organizations’ boards, echoes. “This
was a way we could fill a need at the school we love.”
Jessica ’82 and Perry Downing ’81, from
Roanoke, VA, enjoying Associates Evening ’06.
Students in Miller love filling the chairs and sofas—so
much so that their professors have to shoo them out of
the lounges and into the rooms for classes to begin.
alumni
A l u m n i
The cow ice sculpture reminiscent of
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand.
~
Maroon
Memos
“I am an alumna
and greatly
benefited from
the small classes
and accessibility
of the faculty.
In my sophomore
year I was unable
to go home and
was invited to
the home of one
of my biology
professors–
a wonderful
gesture of caring.”
~
Hilda (Loeven)
Jungclaus
class of 1978
Linda and Don Kerr ’60, Board of Trustees
member and chair of the Institutional
Advancement Committee.
The Roanoke College logo reflected in ice.
Janet Vass Sarjeant ’73 and Dale Sarjeant ’74
along with Patsy Stevens ’72 (at right).
alumni
New Athletic Field
Nears Completion
Roanoke College
receives $100,000
grant from Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans
Foundation
Work has progressed steadily on the new field and stadium adjacent to the
C. Homer Bast Gymnasium and is expected to be ready for play in March.
The 1,000-seat stadium and state-of-the-art artificial turf field will be formally
dedicated on April 20 during Alumni Weekend ’07. The project demonstrates
Roanoke College’s commitment to the importance of student development
in various sports, school spirit and physical wellness and underscores the
important role that athletic facilities play in this philosophy. To alumni and
friends who have joined the team and contributed to the new field –
we extend our sincere gratitude.
President Sabine O’Hara accepts a check from Ronald H.
Leiser ’66, CLU Agency Specialist at Thrivant Financial for
Lutherans, with Kathryn Buchanan, Roanoke’s assistant
to the president for church relations.
Mark your calendar for the dedication celebration
of the new field during Alumni Weekend –
Friday, April 20, 2007!
Alumni Inspire Scholarship Support
Endowed
Gifts
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Maroon
Memos
“I value the
education that
I received
at Roanoke
as well as
the lifelong
friends that
I made during
my 4 years.”
~
T. Nichole
(Purcell-Chancey)
Bahen
class of 1997
Recently several of
the original founders
of the Golden
Colonels attended
a reunion luncheon
at Roanoke College.
Pictured, back row,
(l to r): Eugene
Calloway, Donald
“Buddy” Smith, Tom
Minyard, Grayson
Thompson, and
front row, (l to r):
Clarence Caldwell
’41, Uldine Hicks,
and Ira Peters ’37.
While attending the annual Roanoke College Alumni Weekend “Honor Guard”
(50-year plus graduates) meeting in 1991, Maurice Kessler ’37 and Clarence
Caldwell ’41 discussed the sporadic class reunions and quarterly luncheon
meetings of their “other” alma mater, William Fleming High School in Roanoke.
They believed they could organize their high school classmates in a manner similar
to the College’s with the objective of upholding WFHS ideals and traditions long
after graduation (see Powell Endowed Scholarship below.)
Kessler and Caldwell, along with Ira Peters ’37 and Calvin Schenk ’36, subsequently
proposed the formation of the organization during a meeting with representatives of
the other classes, and the proposal was approved unanimously. It was agreed that
after each class had observed its 50th anniversary year, the class members would then
become eligible for membership in “The Golden Colonels.” The name was suggested
by Mrs. Elise Barnes Hardy, a beloved Fleming librarian, and Peters began his term as
the first president of the group.
We are happy to announce that Roanoke College
recently received a $100,000 grant from the Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans Foundation. The grant is
designed to strengthen Roanoke’s development work
and to encourage charitable gifts to the College. It is
one of 75 awarded by the foundation as part of its
$4.8 million Charitable Gifting Initiative.
The grant, which is titled “Nurturing Growth,” will
allow the College to expand support for the priorities
and programs outlined in its recently adopted 2015
strategic plan in partnership with the Virginia and
Metropolitan D.C. Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. Funds raised will be used to
support such key initiatives as a professorship,
scholarships for students, the College’s ambitious
integrative learning initiative, co-curricular programs
that enhance student engagement and outreach to
the community and church-related constituencies.
“We are very pleased to receive this grant, especially
since it will allow us to further strengthen our resource
development efforts,” Dr. Sabine O’Hara, president
of Roanoke College, said. “You might say it will bear
fruit in two ways – by supporting our student-centered
programs and outreach goals and by enabling us to
further expand support for the work of the College.
That’s the best possible situation.”
“It is our hope that this grant will strengthen
Roanoke College’s ability to inform potential donors
of various options available to them to financially
support the College’s work,” said Brad Hewitt,
president of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Foundation. “As people come alongside Roanoke
College with charitable gifts, the College will become
increasingly effective in carrying out its mission.”
The 2006 charitable gifting initiative grants ranged from
$5,000 to $100,000. The 75 grants are expected to
generate a total of more than $160 million in immediate
or deferred monetary gifts to Lutheran institutions.
“Helping organizations communicate the benefits of
tax-advantaged charitable giving to their potential
donors is what this grant is all about,” said Karen
Coonen, executive director of the Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans Foundation. “We are delighted to
support Roanoke College through this grant as we
know it will greatly multiply the support it receives
from those who believe in its work.”
The William Fleming High School
Dr. and Mrs. Russell S. Powell Endowed Scholarship
Following her husband’s death in 1984, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Powell,
William Fleming’s second principal, challenged the Roanoke
College class of 1938 to match her proposed initial donation of
$5,000 to establish an Endowed Scholarship Fund at Roanoke
College. The Class of 1938 president, Clarence P. Caldwell, Jr.,
accepted the challenge on behalf of his classmates. On June
30, 1987, the $5,000 challenge goal was met and the Powell
Scholarship Fund was officially established.
It was Mrs. Powell’s desire that this permanent endowment be used to
provide scholarships to graduates of William Fleming High School who
attend Roanoke College. Recipients must embody the values of integrity
and accomplishment that Mrs. Powell encouraged in her students and
demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
All Fleming alumni and friends are encouraged to contribute to this fund as
often and as generously as possible. As of December 2006 there have been
twenty recipients of the Dr. and Mrs. Russell S. Powell Endowed Scholarship.
Leadership Donors Welcomed as
Roanoke College Associates
Kathleen Robertson ’77 with her guest,
Larry Kufel, from Roanoke Virginia.
New Associate Chris Walters ’00 with
President Sabine O’Hara.
Judy Hall ’69, chair of the Roanoke
College Alumni Association, with new
Associate Rocco Guglielmo ’85 from
Great Neck, New York.
Robert Burnett and Deborah Crabtree from
Columbia, Maryland, parents of Alice ’06.
Kim Blair ’93, Director of Development,
welcomes the new Associates.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Aeder
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Aiken II
Mr. Peter M. Welber
Senior Vice President
Estate of Edith Jenkins Bayne
Ms. Evelyn Ann Beasley ’49
Mr. Samuel Belzberg,
Gibralt Capital Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. William Bertsch
Mr. Robert F. Burnett and Mrs. Deborah Crabtree
Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Burton ’54, ’52
Mrs. Molly J. Butcher-Manderfield ’86
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Carter, Jr. ’78
The Revs. Clyde and Karen Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Chiaviello
Mr. and Mrs. Lenny DeStefano
Mr. Frank A. Delaney, IV
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Devlin ’98, ’00
Ms. Cheryl Diane
Mrs. Linda Ramsey Donovan ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blaine Elliott, IV
Mr. Robert Fagenson
Van Der Moolen Specialists, USA LLC
Mrs. Margaret M. Franklin
Mr. Frederick A. Gahl
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Gates ’92, ’90
Mr. and Mrs. Sholem Greenbaum
Mr. Alan C. Greenberg
Mrs. Karen H. Grogan ’73
Mr. James E. Grogan
Mr. Rocco G. Guglielmo ’85
Annellen and Murray Guth
Ms. Ginny Habeck
Mr. and Mrs. Adam M. Hardison
Mr. Christopher Heaney
Mr. Charles F. Henderson
Mr. Ara K. Hovnanian
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Jenkins
Mr. Hunter S. Johnson ‘95
Patrick and Cara Kenney ’99, ’98
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Kerbs
John and Shirley Kirincich
Mr. Michael A. Knipp ’03
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Langone
Ms. Adrienne R. Lee ’02
Mr. Francis W. Lee ’67
Mr. Abraham N. Lieberman
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lionberger ’98, ’93
Jay and Barbara Mahoney
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Marshall
Mr. Stephen W. Mason ’91
Ms. Neville O. Massie
Mrs. Jamie McLain ’81
Mrs. Thyra Metzler
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Minikes
Mrs. Jane C. Mobley ’77
Miss Harley Mulheren
Miss Nora Mulheren
Mr. Timothy K. Mulheren
Master Wyatt G. Mulheren
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. O’Donnell
Dr. Ronald R. Oetgen
Mrs. Barbara B. Oetgen
Mr. Max Palmer
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Paradiso
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey S. Parker
Mr. Dewey Parks
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Peters ’85
Mrs. Katrina V. Peters
Mr. T. Boone Pickens
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon W. Pine ’67, ’68
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Price
Mr. Seamus A. Ray ’93
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Regan
Mrs. Carole L. Rich ’78
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Richards
Mrs. Kathleen M. Robertson ’77
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Sacco, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sachetti ’99,’97
Mr. and Mrs. Hilliary Scott III ’94, ’95
The Rev. Glen Sea
Mr. James B. Shiftan ’95
Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Simmons
Mrs. Nancy Simms
Mr. Raymond V. Simms
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel O. Skinner, III
Mr. and Mrs. ’70 Patrick F. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Earnhart A. Spencer, Jr. ’98
Mr. Bruce F. Springsteen, III
Ms. Ellen C. Stavros
Mr. Gus A. Stavros
Mrs. Harriett M. Stokes ’35
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Stolper
Mr. and Mrs. D. Harding Stowe, Sr.
Ms. Kim Swain
Dr. and Mrs. Myron J. Szczukowski, Jr.
Mr. David J. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Terrill ’94, ’95
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Tucker
Mrs. Katherine A. Tunheim
Ms. Emily Umberger ’94 and
Dr. Pradeep Rajagopalan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Unterberg
Mr. and Mrs. ’84 Mark W. Walling
Mr. Christopher M. Walters ’00
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Willard ’56, ’56
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilson
Mrs. Nancy D. Wilson
Dr. and Mrs. William L. Wood
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Woods, III
Geoffrey and Kearby Parker, parents of current
student, Matthew, from Easton, Maryland.
alumni
Congratulations to all this
past year’s new Associates
Patrick and Cara Kenney ’99, ’98 from
Roanoke, Virginia.
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Harriett Stokes ’35 from Salem, Virginia,
with President Sabine O’Hara and
John Turbyfill ’53, former chair of the
Roanoke College Board of Trustees.
Eric and Charlotte Lucas with Dr. Richard Lucas
from Blacksburg, Virginia.
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Maroon
Memos
“I had a great
experience at
Roanoke College
and made some
friendships to
last a lifetime.
To continue
giving every year
is my way of
expressing
gratitude and
appreciation for
the impact the
school has had in
my life and that
it continues
to thrive.”
~
Edmund S.
Twining, IV
class of 1989
Blaine and Melissa Elliott from Salem, Virginia.
The Associates Tradition
alumni
Established by the Board of Trustees in 1969, the Roanoke
College Associates program exists to recognize and honor
individuals and corporations who have made generous
investments in the College. For 37 years, Roanoke College
has relied on the support of those who share an appreciation
for its rich history and promising future – the Associates.
The Associates membership totaled 680 members for
the 2005-2006 fiscal year. Of these, 104 individuals and
corporations were new members. In total contributions
– including those to the Roanoke Fund – the Associates
made cash gifts of $4,034,104, which represents more than
93 percent of the $4,345,269 contributed this past year. The
Associates’ Roanoke Fund contribution of $2,010,533 had
a tremendous impact on the success of the annual effort,
totaling 92 percent of the $2,188,411 received.
To join the Roanoke College Associates please
contact the Resource Development office at
540-375-2043 or associates@roanoke.edu.
The C. Homer Bast Gym transformed in “icy” splendor.
Honor Roll of Associate Donors 2006
Lifetime Distinguished Associates
Honor
Roll of
Associates
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~
Maroon
Memos
“I believe the
education I
received from
Roanoke College
was essential
to getting me
to where I am
today in my
career.”
~
Kelly (Santo)
Mullenix
class of 1999
Mr. Douglas W. Ayres ’53
Booth Ferris Foundation
The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Belk
Mrs. Charles M. Bergeson
Mr. and Mrs. E. Cabell Brand
C. E. Richardson Benevolent Foundation
Mr. John P. Carberry ’49
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo ’78
Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan Churchman ’65
Dr. and Mrs. William W. Cobbs II ’48
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Colket
Ruth M. and Tristram C. Colket, Jr.
Mrs. Roland E. Cook, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Malon W. Courts ’92
Mr. Morris M. Cregger, Jr. ’64
Mrs. Sally Fishburn Crockett
Col. Thomas A. Darnall ’57
Nancy B. and Frank W. DeFriece, Jr. ’46
Dr. Ann-Marie Dixon
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Foundation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Vocation and Education Unit
Wanda Frantz Elliott
F.W. Olin Foundation Inc.
Charles H. Fisher ’28 and Elizabeth Snyder Fisher ’46
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fishwick ’37
Mrs. Trudye Fowler
Mrs. Julia P. Garrett
Mrs. Gordon Hanes M’37
Mrs. Jessie Tise Heafner
Estate of Mrs. Pauline B. Ilyus
Dr. and Mrs. Harry I. Johnson, Jr. ’48
Mrs. Heidi F. Krisch ’71
Mr. Weldon S. Lawrence
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc.
Lutheran Brotherhood Foundation
Weldon† and Doris W. Lawrence ’49, ’49
Angela G. Lieb ’64
Mr. Jack Loeb, Jr.
Maupin-Sizemore Foundation
Lillian R. Muse Trust Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Minter, Jr. ’49
Mrs. John A. Mulheren, Jr. ’72
National Endowment for the Humanities
Norborne F. Muir Foundation
Norfolk Southern Foundation
Abby and George D. O’Neill
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Ottaway
Mrs. Timothy L. Pickle, III
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey N. Pilon
Mrs. Roy R. Pollard
Mr. Donald G. Smith,
Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Schumann
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Shannon ’52
Mr. J. Donald Shockey, Jr. ’64,
In memory of Mark Barbatsuly ’64
Mrs. Mary Ellen Hardin Smith ’36
Mrs. George A. Snell
Greg ’76 and Julie Surabian
The Kresge Foundation
A Private Richmond Foundation
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Joanne and Glenn Thornhill
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Turbyfill ’53
Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
Verizon Virginia
Commonwealth Of Virginia
Virginia Synod, ELCA
Dr. and Mrs. Carlos R. Vest ’56
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Mr. George Emery Wade ’36
Mr. Francis T. West ’41
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wortmann ’60
Anonymous (10 Members)
Sustaining Associates
Scott ’79 and Bonnie Allison
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Apostolou ’77
The Rev. William R. Ballance
Dr. C. Randolph Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Bower ’64, ’64
Mrs. Sharon McCulley Brammer ’69
Mr. Joseph W. G. Brooks ’74
Mr. George J. Buchanan, Jr.
Kathryn K. Buchanan
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence P. Caldwell, Jr. ’41
Dr. and Mrs. M. Paul Capp ’52
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Carter, Jr.
Chris and Tara Caveness ’83
Miss June L. Cheelsman ’47
A. Mark Christopher and Leslie Nunnally Christopher ’72
Mr. Edward L. Corson II ’71
Mrs. Anita Myers Cranford ’43
Mr. Edward R. Cundiff ’38
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Cundiff ’84
Barbara and Warner Dalhouse ’56
Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Davis, Jr. ’81, ’82
Mr. and Mrs. Mathias J. DeVito
Mrs. James C. Downs
Mrs. Mary Jane Elkins
Mr. Philip H. Elliott, Jr. ’51 and Mrs. Joyce Orr Elliott ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellis ’63
Ms. Kathryn Elmore
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Fairbanks ’67
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Fishburn
Mrs. L. Walter Fix
Charles A. Frueauff Foundation
Dr. Patricia M. Gathercole
Mark L. Gobble ’87
Ms. Martha H. Goodwin ’64
Mr. and Mrs Michael A. Hamilton ’86
George C. and Helen D. Henrich ’55, ’55
Paul and Martha Ann Bowles Higginbotham ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Holt ’74, ’77
Burt C. Horne, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hudson ’71
Mr. Christopher C. Jansing ’90, Louella Cook Foundation
Mr. Joseph M. Keller ’43
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Keller ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Kirby, Jr. ’81, ’82
Nancy S. Krisch
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Lane ’74
Mr. Alexander Y. Lee, Jr. ’55
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Lionberger, Jr.
Mr. Joseph A. Lucado
Drs. Larry A. and Jan H. Lynch
Mrs. Audrey M. Mathews
Carrie H. McAllister ’87 and David A. Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. McClelland
Mr. Walter O. McCulley ’69
Mrs. Rural Edward Meadors
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Melchor, III ’72
William A. and Clara Johnstone Nash ’74, ’74
Susan Lange Needham ’69
Dr. and Mrs. Geoffrey E. Nunn ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius B. O’Keefe
Mr. and Mrs. Bittle W. Porterfield III ’68
Ms. Elizabeth J. Post-Cundari ’85
Dr. and Dr. Richard G. Post
Rice Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. D. Woodson Ramsey, Jr.
Mr. Dennis B. Rice ’84
Mr. and Mrs. Hallie P. Rice, Sr.
Mr. Frank P. Robertson and Mrs. Jeannine Robertson
Ms. Vicki F. Roller
Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Ronk ’79
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. Rosenberg
Ms. Leah L. Russell ’79
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Sandborg
Hugh L. Sawyer ’74
Mrs. Deborah H. Selby
Mrs. Will J. Selzer
Mr. and Mrs. Darell Semones
Mr. Joel R. Shepherd ’86
Dr. and Mrs. C. Freeman Sleeper
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey B. Sory III
Mrs. William R. Spencer, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron H. Stoner
Mr. Stuart P. Sullivan ’87
The Presser Foundation
The Starr Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William O. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Teeter ’71
Suzanne P. Thornhill
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Turner ’83
Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. VandeLinde ’73
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Miss Elizabeth M. Weikel ’62
Ann and Sidney Weinstein ’42
John P. Westervelt, ’69
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Williamson
Mrs. Josephine D. Wilson ’48
Dr. Nancy G. Witt ’51
Dr. L. Milton Woods
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Ziogas ’82
Anonymous (5 Members)
Bittle Society
Mrs. Charles M. Bergeson
David S. Blount Educational Foundation,
SunTrust Bank
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo ’78
Mr. and Mrs. W. Morgan Churchman ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Malon W. Courts ’92
Mr. Morris M. Cregger, Jr. ’64
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,
Vocation and Education Unit
Mr. Alan C. Greenberg
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Guy ’75
Mr. Harold R. Handler, Jewish Communal Fund
C. Steven and Kathryn Snell Harkness ’70, ’73
Mr. Christopher Heaney,
Steve LaMantia College Endowment Fund
Estate of Mrs. Pauline B. Ilyus
Mr. Peter R. Kellogg
Mr. ’60 and Mrs. Donald J. Kerr
Mrs. Katherine C. MacGregor
Ms. Grace Mauney
Dr. and Mrs. Vernon B. Mountcastle ’38
Mrs. John A. Mulheren, Jr. ’72
Norborne F. Muir Foundation
Roger A. Petersen ’81
A Private Richmond Foundation
The Salmon Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Shannon ’52
Mr. J. Donald Shockey, Jr. ’64,
In memory of Mark Barbatsuly ’64
Mr. Donald G. Smith, Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation
Mr. John P. Snyder
Dr. Cynthia Haldenby Tyson,
Robert Haywood Morrison Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Turbyfill ’53
Founder’s Associates
Martha and William Adams Scholarship Trust
Rose Greer Akers Trust
Mr. Samuel Belzberg, Gibralt Capital Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Caldwell ’66
Pat and Jimmy Cayne
Alison B. ’76 and Jay R. ’75 Churchill
Nancy B. and Frank W. DeFriece, Jr. ’46
Mr. Frank A. Delaney, IV
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Foundation
Charles H. Fisher ’28 and Elizabeth Snyder Fisher ’46
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fishwick ’37
Ms. Judith B. Hall ’69
Mrs. Gordon Hanes M’37
Mr. Charles F. Henderson
Mr. Douglas W. Hopkins ’79
Ms. Susan Marie Lamonica
Mr. John E. Lang
Jay and Barbara Mahoney
The McFeely-Rogers Foundation
The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Murphy
Mr. David P. Nolan, David P. Nolan Foundation
Sabine and Philip O’Hara
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Peters
Mrs. Katrina V. Peters
Mr. T. Boone Pickens
Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Prillaman ’68, ’68
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Regan
Steve and Betsy Rhodes ’74, ’78
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Sacco, Jr.
Ronald E. and Janice W. Sink
Mr. Rob Smith ’86
Mr. Bruce F. Springsteen, III
Mr. John R. Stafford, Jr. ’57 and Mrs. Shirley L. Stafford
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Tarr ’82
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Teeter ’71
Judge and Mrs. James C. Turk ’49
Verizon Foundation
Virginia Synod, ELCA Mr. Brooks M. Whitehurst
Miss Beulah C. Wood ’40
Anonymous (2 Members)
Heritage Associates
The Rev. Floyd Addison, Jr.,
United Lutheran Appeal of Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Aeder
Mr. John M. Atkinson ’57
John P. Baltrus, Ph.D., The Pittsburgh Conference on
Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
Ms. Mary Liz Stanley Bates ’45
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Burress
Pamela Lynn (Schaper) Cabalka ’76
Mrs. Becky Bryant Capecci ’85 and Mr. John Capecci
Dr. and Mrs. M. Paul Capp ’52
Mr. Harold E. Carter ’38
Ms. Ann M. Collins
Pamela Cotter Cordingley ’72 and Bill Cordingley
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Dawson, IV
Mr. John C. Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dubois
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duesenberg
Foundation For Roanoke Valley, Inc.
Mrs. L. Walter Fix
R. Wayne and Marianne Gandee
Ruth and August Geiger Charity Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Gordon
Tim and Sandy Greenwood
The Mary Gunn Heise Fund
John ’71 and Frances Holman ’73
Mr. Ara K. Hovnanian
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Hudson
Mr. Christopher C. Jansing ’90,
Louella Cook Foundation
Fowler W. Johnston Scholarship, SunTrust Bank
Mr. Gustav E. Kiligas
John and Shirley Kirincich
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Langone
Miss Jennifer M. Layden
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Leardo
Ms. Adrienne R. Lee
Lucas-Hathaway Charitable Trust
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, ELCA
Mr. Stuart H. Malone ’68
Mary Grady McMichael ’43
Malcolm L. Minnick, Jr. ’55
Mr. Anthony C. O’Donnell ’99
Mr. Thomas A. O’Donnell
Abby and George D. O’Neill
Dr. Ronald R. Oetgen and Mrs. Barbara B. Oetgen
The Rev. and Mrs. J. Christopher Price ’75, ’76
Mr. J. Tyler Pugh ’70
Mrs. Carole Crotts Rich
Douglas and Blair Shangraw ’91, ’94
Mr. Joseph L. Simmons ’71
Ms. Ellen C. Stavros
Joanne and Glenn Thornhill
Mr. Edward B. Titmus, The Titmus Foundation Inc.
Dr. William H. Turner ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Unterberg
Mr. Thomas Unterberg, Unterberg Foundation, Inc.
Vanguard Charitable Endowment
Dr. Lucy Cline Weiss and Dr. Richard G. Weiss
Mr. Brooks M. Whitehurst,
Brooks Whitehurst Associates, Inc.
Mrs. Nancy Devilbiss Wilson
Anonymous (9 Members)
Collegiate Associates
William (Bane) Atkinson ’31
Mrs. Sally Wendler Bauer ’77
Kermit ’68 and Glenys Birchfield
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Boccella ’71
Kathryn M. A. and Matthew D. Brotherton
Mr. Charles Barragato, Charles A. Barragato & Co. LLP
Mr. Douglas E. Clark ’72
Mr. Carlton M. Collins ’62
Dr. James R. Dalton and Dr. Stephanie Pratola
Philip Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Lenny DeStefano
Mark and Amy DiBenedetto ’93, ’96
Dr. Richard H. W. Dillard ’58
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Dishaw, Jr. ’78
Mr. William Doxanas ’72
Mr. Robert Fagenson,
Van Der Moolen Specialists, USA LLC
The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund
The Fortnightly Club of Roanoke College
Mrs. Sam R. Good
Thomas Stuart Gordon ’78
Mr. Edgar P. Greever ’40
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Hathaway ’73
Dr. Paul D. Henson† and Mrs. Sandra M. Henson
The Rev. Ivan G. Ives,
Metro Washington D.C. Synod ELCA
Miss Joyce R. Kipps ’50
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Laughon
Anna and Tom Lawson
Lewis-Gale Medical Center
Molly Butcher-Manderfield
Mr. Lawrence E. Mock
William A. and Clara Johnstone Nash ’74, ’74
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Paradiso
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey S. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perdue
Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Peregoff
Mr. and Mrs. J. Crigler Price
Mr. Kenneth Randall
Ms. Elizabeth J. Reynolds, The Sophron Foundation
Robert and Wendy Everbach Rotanz ’78, ’81
Mrs. Will J. Selzer
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Shaftman
Mr. Gus A. Stavros
Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Steele
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Stevens ’90
Sarah Upham Stowers and Dr. Mark Stowers
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Stults III ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Swain
Mr. Tim Swecker, Pepsi Bottling Group
Mr. and Mrs. J. Timothy Thompson
Rear Admiral Ross H. Trower
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Turbyfill, Jr.
Jimmy and Allison Turk ’79
Robert M. D. Turk ’80 and Laura B. Turk
Mr. Thomas Wallace, Wallace Family Enterprises
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Walling
Mr. and Mrs. E. David Walter, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wilson
Dr. Nancy G. Witt ’51
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Woods III
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Zubrod
Anonymous (7 Members)
Mr. Robert F. Burnett and Mrs. Deborah Crabtree
Richard K. and Athena E. Burton
Herbert H. Butt ’51 and Joan J. Butt ’52
John and Evelyn Byerly ’50
Mr. C. J. Caldwell
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Campbell
D. Rae Carpenter, Jr. ’49
Terry W. Carriker ’61 and Bette Banse Carriker ’61
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Carter, Jr.
The Revs. Clyde and Karen Carter
Jim and Ruth Chapman
Chase Investment Counsel Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Chiaviello, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Chisom ’84
A. Mark Christopher and Leslie Nunnally Christopher ’72
Ernie ’58 and Nancy Clayton
Chris ’87 and Meg Clemens
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Clements
Miss Louise Clendenen
John M. ’91 and Heather Davis Coiro ’89
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Colket
Jayme and Bryan Colket, The Colket Foundation
Ruth M. and Tristram C. Colket, Jr.
Beth A. Collins, M.D. ’61
Earle and Jean Connelly
Robert T. ’54 and Mimi Kidd ’53 Copenhaver
Mrs. Sally Fishburn Crockett
Dennis and Elaine Milan Cronk
Mr. Malon W. Courts, The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund E. Davidson ’43
Ms. Suzanne Davis ’68
Dr. and Mrs. John T. Day
Steven J. and Meggen L. Devlin
Ms. Cheryl Diane
Steve and Marilyn Disbrow ’66
Mr. Walter M. Dixon, Jr.
Chip Dondrea ’71 and Brucie Boggs ’74
Mrs. Linda Ramsey Donovan
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Doorly
Paul R. Dotson ’64 and Carol W. Dotson ’64
Perry R. Downing ’81 and Jessica B. Downing ’82
Mr. Charles Dubois, Charles and
Millicent Brown Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey, III
Lynn Eckman
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blaine Elliott IV
Mr. Philip H. Elliott, Jr. ’51 and Mrs. Joyce Orr Elliott ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellis ’63
Ms. Kathryn Elmore
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Esworthy
Beverly Eyerly
FNB of Roanoke Valley
Ferris Baker Watts Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Fairbanks ’67
Mr. William M. Farmer
Dr. Stephen A. Fink ’75
Dr. and Mrs. Norman D. Fintel
Bill and Connie Fintel
Mrs. Alice H. Fleshman
James H. and Sandra T. Ford ’56, ’56
Associates
Access
Suzanne and Matthew Adcock
Judge and Mrs. G. Steven Agee
Casey and Nancy Aiken
Mrs. Nancy B. Aiken,
Broomfield Charitable Foundation
Col. and Mrs. Benjamin B. Albert Jr. ’49
Mr. Anthony F. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Anglin
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Arnold
Drs. Bobbye and Thomas Au
Mr. Louis Beckerman, Beckerman & Company
In Memory of our Son - Brandon S. Bailey ’02
Dr. Stephen M. Baker ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Bane III ’95
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Bane, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Barber
The Rev. Dr. Laura and The Rev. Paul Barbins
Glynn D. and Helen C. Barranger ’67 M’41
Mr. and Mrs. C. Homer Bast
Miss Jean Beamer ’52
Ms. Evelyn Ann Beasley
William C. ’84 and Pilar Diaz Benassi ’82
Phil and Stephanie Lundy Benne ’96
Robert and Joanna Benne
Dr. C. Randolph Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Berger
Ms. Nina S. Berke
Mr. William S. Beroza ’77
Mr. and Mrs. William Bertsch
Mrs. Virginia V. Bittle ’48
Tommy and Kim Blair ’85, ’93
Dr. Adrienne Bloss and Mr. Andrew Goldstein
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bole, Jr.
Charlie ’74 and Martha Boswell
Gene and Tina Lieb Bourne ’93, ’93
The Rev. Dr. Jean Bozeman, Assistant to the Bishop
Joyce Francl Brace ’48
Mr. and Mrs. E. Cabell Brand
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Brenton, Jr. ’77
Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Bretko
Mr. Claude F. Brice, Jr. ’42
Mr. Joseph W. G. Brooks ’74
Mr. George J. Buchanan, Jr.
ASSOCIATES
Associate Membership is
recognized with the following
Leadership Clubs:
Lifetime Distinguished
Associate
Lifetime membership for
cumulative giving of
$250,000 or more
Sustaining Associate
Lifetime membership for
a gift of $25,000 or more
prior to 1993
Bittle Society
$25,000 to $249,999 per year
Founder’s Associate
$10,000 to $24,999 per year
Heritage Associate
$5,000 to $9,999 per year
Collegiate Associate
$2,500 to $4,999 per year
Associate
$1,000 to $2,499 per year
alumni
Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
Mr. George Emery Wade ’36
Mr. Francis T. West ’41
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wortmann ’60
Anonymous (3 Members)
Honor
Roll of
Associates
Associate
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pg.
Maroon
Memos
“It is important
to participate
and give back
to ensure that
Roanoke College
and its tradition
of excellence is
carried through
future generations.
While I wish I
could give more
right now, I know
the dollars I do
contribute help
to fill important
needs at RC!”
~
Amy (Bolenbaugh)
Pausche
class of 2002
alumni
For information on the Roanoke College Associates Program please contact Gene Bourne ’93,
Director of the Roanoke Fund at 540-375-2043 or e-mail: associates@roanoke.edu.
Check out the Associates photo gallery and web page at: www.roanoke.edu/associates
Honor
Roll of
Associates
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Maroon
Memos
“We contribute
to the Roanoke
Fund because
our daughter is a
freshman and we
are very pleased
with the school.”
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Mr. and Mrs.
David A. Greer,
parents of
Elizabeth ’10,
from
Norfolk, VA
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Francke, III
Mrs. Margaret M. Franklin
Susan Pollard Frantz
Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Frentz
Mr. Frederick A. Gahl
Mrs. Julia P. Garrett
Thomas P. and Jennifer Phelps Gates
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Getschel, Jr. ’71
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Gibbs
Mr. Michael H. Gibson
Frank Gilmore ’61 and Gail Gilmore
Carolyn ’80 and William Glasgow
Mark L. Gobble ’87
Dr. James and Pamela Kiser Goodwin ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Sholem Greenbaum
Mr. and Mrs. John Gregory, Jr.
Colonel and Mrs. John B. Griffin, Jr.
David and Susan Gring
Mrs. Karen H. Grogan and Mr. James E. Grogan
Mr. Rocco G. Guglielmo
Annellen and Murray Guth
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Guy
Mr. James B. Shiftan, Highdrama Productions, Inc.
The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
Virginia S. Habeck
Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hamilton
Darline Hannabass ’43
Mr. and Mrs. Adam M. Hardison
Kevin and Liz Hartz
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Hatcher ’59 ’62
Mr. Alaric G. Heinemann
Mark and Jodi Henrickson
The Rev. and Mrs. R. Paul Henrickson
Jerry J. and Doris Higginbotham
Lindsay Powell Higginbotham
Mrs. Thelma Shank Hildebrand ’49
Dr. Frederick W. Hiss
Mr. John F. Horan, Jr. ’70
Mrs. Peggy F. Horn and Mr. Douglas Horn ’78, ’78
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hudson ’71
Reginald K. ’52 and Mary Alice Hutcherson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hutkin
Robert W. Irvin, Jr., M.D. ’44
Mr. Terence F. Jarman ’72
Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Jenkins
George Jocher ’59
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Johnson
Dr. and Mrs. Harry I. Johnson, Jr. ’48
Mr. Hunter S. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. McMillan Johnson IV ’70
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Johnson, Sr.
Earl ’56 and Margaret Ann Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Hal Johnston, Jr. ’72
LTC Harry M. Jones (Ret.)
Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Jones
Ms. Lori-Nan Kaye and Dr. Thomas J. Schvehla
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. A. Keeley ’42
Mr. C. Troy Keeney
George ’49 and Louise Kegley
Edwina G. Keith
Mr. Clyde V. Kelly III
Jane and Tim Kelly ’63
Mr. David W. Kennamer ’64
Patrick and Cara Kenney
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Kerbs
Mr. Brian P. Kidd
Mr. Donald Kinzer ’74
Joyce R. Kipps, Virginia Synodical
Women’s Organization
William I. and Deborah C. Kissinger
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Klein
Mr. Michael A. Knipp
Mrs. Heidi F. Krisch ’71
Mr. Bryan Krupin
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Kuhl
Mrs. Nicole L. Kunko
James H. Landis ’42
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Lanford, Jr.
Dr. Daniel L. Larsen
Stephen and Sherry Laverty
Weldon† and Doris W. Lawrence ’49, ’49
Mr. Francis W. Lee
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lemon
Mr. J. Graham Leonard, Sr. VP,
Branch Banking & Trust Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Lentz
Mr. Abraham N. Lieberman
Mr. Bruce D. Linger, CFP
Greg and Alison Lionberger
Mr. Jack Loeb, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Logan III
Mr. Joseph A. Lucado
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Lundy
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Lynn ’65
Lucinda Lyon-Vaiden
Kevin D. and Linda Dennett MacAfee ’77, ’77
Mr. and Mrs Art J. MacDowell ’78
M. Joseph Mancinelli, M.D. ’39
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Marshall
Betsy Adams Martin ’84 and Tim L. Martin
Mr. Stephen W. Mason
Ms. Neville O. Massie
The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. Luther Mauney, Jr. ’60
Bishop and Mrs. James F. Mauney
Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Maxey
Carrie H. McAllister ’87 and David A. Wright
Michael ’83 and Maureen McAllister ’82
Mr. W. David McCoy ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Colin P. McGahren
Mrs. Jamie McLain
Mr. James R. McLean, III ’74
Mr. and Mrs. Olin R. Melchionna, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Melchor, III ’72
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Messenger
Mrs. Thyra Metzler
Dr. and Mrs. Julien H. Meyer, Jr. ’76
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Minahan ’60, ’95
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Minikes
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Minter, Jr. ’49
Jane C. Mobley
Dr. and Mrs. Donald G. Moe
In memory of Suzanne Moe Kettler, class of 1980
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Moir
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence P. Moran ’81
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton S. Morse
Miss Harley Tighe Mulheren
Miss Nora Kimball Mulheren
Mr. Timothy K. Mulheren
Master Wyatt Grady Mulheren
Joyce P. Murray ’55
Mr. Ronald Edward Musser ’92
Mr. Richard P. Myers
Mr. Roger R. Neel, Jr.
The Rev. Carl O. Nelson
Judith L. Nelson and Daniel M. Varalli
Mr. Richard Murray Newman ’40
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Newton ’82
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Nicholson, Jr. ’51
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. O’Keefe ’80
Mr. George F. Obrecht
Mr. Diedrich D. Oglesbee, Jr.
John E. Osborne, III ’86
P.M. Lubricants
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Page
Mr. Dewey Parks
Dr. Mamie S. Patterson
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Payne ’49, ’50
Dr. DeWitt Petterson ’48 and Elizabeth Petterson
Mr. C. Greg Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pilat
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon W. Pine
Mr. Dale Pizzini ’74
Richard and Brenda (Porter) Poggendorf ’81
Elizabeth Gay Pollock ’89 and
Christopher Mark Pollock ’90
Christopher W. Powell, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Price
Mr. Glenn Prillaman
Terry ’69 and Beth ’72 Purvis
Dr. and Mrs. Erich A. Quer ’43
Tami ’95 and Mark Wm. Radecke
Jeff and Missy Rakes ’83
Miss Frances Ramser
Mr. and Mrs. Greig W. Rance
Mr. Seamus A. Ray
Brandon and Shannon Reynolds ’00, ’01
Mr. James C. Rhodes ’69
Mr. S. White Rhyne
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Richards
The Rev. and Mrs. Guy A. Ritter, Jr. ’48, ’48
Mr. Danny M. Robertson ’65
Mrs. Kathleen M. Robertson
Mr. Ross R. Robinson ’75
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Rocovich, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Ross
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Frank Roth
Mr. and Mrs. Walton I. Rutherfoord
Salem Rotary Club
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Sachetti III
Dale C. Sarjeant ’74 and Janet Vass Sarjeant ’73
Carlton E. ’58 and Peggy R. Saul
Dr. and Mrs. Willard H. Sawyer
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Schmelz ’78, ’79
Mr. Otto E. Schmid ’57
ASSOCIATES
Bishop Theodore F. ’56 and Doris S. Schneider ’56
Mr. and Mrs. Hilliary Scott III
The Rev. Glen Sea
Dr. and Mrs. Terry G. Seaks
Mr. George W. ’70 and Mrs. Deborah E. Seals ’70
Mr. James C. Sears, Ed.D.
Mr. Tod N. Senne ’74
Mrs. Martin L. Shaner
Mr. Larry E. Sharpe
Paul and Theresa Sheils
Carl B. Sherertz ’42
Mr. James B. Shiftan
Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond V. Simms
Carrie and Joe Sindelar ’81, ’81
Ms. Susan L. Sink ’79
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel O. Skinner, III
Dr. and Mrs. C. Freeman Sleeper
Mr. Alvin H. Smith ’52
Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Smith
Carol Scholar Smith
Mrs. Frank E. Snow (Lucile D.)
Mr. Bruce A. Solomon ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Earnhart A. Spencer, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Saunders W. Spooner ’44
Ms. Patsy Stevens ’71
Mrs. Harriett M. Stokes
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Stolper
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron H. Stoner
Mr. and Mrs. D. Harding Stowe, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Strelka
Mr. Daniel E. Strelka, Carter Machinery Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Stroker
Mr. Stuart P. Sullivan ’87
Donald M. Sutton, Sr.
Dr. and Mrs. Myron J. Szczukowski, Jr.
Mr. Timothy B. Tucker,
Tucker Timber Products Inc.
James P. Taney ’40
Mr. David J. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Terrill
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Tesconi
Susan and Joe C. Thomas
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Thomson
Mrs. Glover M. Trent
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Tucker
Mrs. Katherine A. Tunheim
Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Ulep
Ms. Emily Umberger and Dr. Pradeep Rajagopalan
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Upton ’58, ’60
Mr. James J. Volosin
Mrs. Jean H. Voorhees
Mr. Louis S. Waldrop
Mr. Thomas Wallace, G G R LLC
Mr. Christopher M. Walters
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Watson
Mr. William J. Watson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. O. Thomas Webster
Dr. Garnett B. Whitehurst
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Wigton
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Willard
William Fleming Golden Colonels
Jack and Susan Williams
John and Mary Jo Williams ’79
Mr. Pete Williams, Kroger Mid-Atlantic
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon C. Willis, Sr.,
Rockydale Quarries Corporation
James and Betty Wilson M’51
J. Richard and Anne Montgomery Wilson ’52,’55
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Wirsing, III ’67
Mrs. Sandra L. Wolf
Dr. and Mrs. William L. Wood
The Honorable and Mrs. Clifton A. Woodrum
Mr. and Mrs. Allen O. Woody, III ’70
Mr. Robert W. Woody ’35
Mr. Richard Woulfe and Mrs. Susan Holden
Mrs. Rebecca C. Wright
Mary Jane de Carvalho, M.D.
Ann Draper deOlazarra ’50
Anonymous (8 Members)
We encourage our 2006/2007
Associates to Save the Date for
the next Associates Event on
Friday, October 26, 2007.
Baltimore
RC Alumni Office
Charlotte
Dale ’74 and Janet Vass Sarjeant ’73 with
Becky ’85 and John Capecci
Hampton Roads
Ron ’74 and Kitty McLean
New England
Tom O’Donnell and Tony O’Donnell ’99
Roanoke on
the Road
We extend our sincere gratitude to the
hosts of the 2006 Alumni Chapter Holiday
Receptions. These generous volunteers
provided the opportunity for our alumni,
parents and friends to celebrate together,
to learn about the progress that Roanoke
College has made in the past year and to
share stories about “Dear Old Roanoke.”
Brandon ’00 and Shannon Reynolds ’01 along with Amber ’97 and Channing
Mason pose at the Cherokee Town & Country Club during the Atlanta
chapter reception.
Attending the Baltimore reception at The Maryland Club are top
row, left to right: Karl Getschel ’03, Matt Willis ’04, John Murrow ’03,
Carter Wornom ’01, Ryan Burrows ’03 and Bart Rommel ’03. In the
front row are Scott Pevenstein ’98 and Joe Sachetti ’99.
New York
James Shiftan ’95
Philadelphia
Morgan ’65 and Sonia Churchman
Richmond
Frank ’61 and Gail Gilmore with
Matt ’00 & Kathryn Brotherton ’99
Roanoke Valley
Ken ’65 and Lisa Laughon ’97
SW Virginia/East Tennessee
Vanessa Carter Walling ’84 and Mark Walling
Washington, D.C
Bishop Theodore F. ’56 and Doris S. Schneider ’56
Morgan Churchman, host of the
Philadelphia chapter reception,
compared his original Roanoke College
tie with Pete Hill’s – Morgan and Pete
are both members of the class of 1965.
Mike Volatile, Jr. ’84, Bert Miller ’92, chapter
co-chair, and Bob Wortmann ’60, chair of the
Roanoke College Board of Trustees, at the
Baltimore chapter reception.
George and Helen Henrich, both
members of the class of 1955,
enjoy he Hampton Roads chapter
reception at the Norfolk Yacht Club.
Lisa Laughon ’97, who hosted the
Roanoke Valley chapter reception
along with husband, Ken Laughon ’65,
a member of the RC Board of Trustees,
shown here with Kenny Wingfield ’88.
alumni
Atlanta
Rich and Margaret Hathaway ’75 with
Malon ’92 and Sarah Courts
Alumni
Holiday
Receptions
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Maroon
Memos
Tarra Zimmerman, Paige Matthews ’94, Kim Blair ’93, Roanoke’s director of
development, and Janet Vass Sarjeant ’73, host (along with husband, Dale ’74,
and Becky ’85 and John Capecci) of the Charlotte chapter reception.
Steve Hemmis ’75, Betsy Rhodes ’78 and Steve Rhodes ’74 with George
Seals ’70, RC director of major and planned gifts, at the Richmond holiday
reception at the Jefferson Hotel.
Patrick Leardo
’06, Daniel
Hunsucker ’06
and Heather
Cawthron ’06
at the Olde
Farm Golf Club
during the SW
Virginia/East
Tennessee
chapter
reception.
Lisa and Tim
O’Donnell,
co-chairs of
the Parent
Associates
Leadership
group (PAL)
and parents
of Brendan
’07, with Chris
Keating ’06
at the New
York chapter
reception.
s
President Sabine O’Hara with Barry and Laura Peterson, parents of Kerry ’07,
at the New England chapter reception at the Algonquin Club in Boston.
Col. B.B. Albert ’49, Richard Hunt ’51 and James Landis ’42 at the
Key Bridge Marriott during the Washington, D.C., chapter reception.
“As an alumnus,
I feel it’s
important to
continue the
tradition of
giving to
Roanoke so that
the College can
continue to fund
and support new
and innovative
programs to
remain
competitive.”
~
Coleman P.
Thomas
class of 2003
President’s Advisory Board New Chairs Announced
alumni
President Sabine O’Hara named new alumni leadership to the President’s
Advisory Board (PAB); Pam Cabalka ’76 from Edina, Minnesota, will serve
as chair, and Tom Stevens ’90 from Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as vice chair.
The first meeting of the 2006-07 PAB was held on campus last September
and included a review of the new Roanoke College strategic plan.
Pam Cabalka ’76,
Partner with I-Strategy
Consulting
Tom Stevens ’90,
Senior VP at Turner
Broadcasting Sales, Inc.
The PAB, formed in 1995, brings together a breadth of knowledge and
expertise held by Roanoke’s friends and alumni from across the nation
to benefit the College. The goals of the PAB include raising the level of
enthusiasm for Roanoke College, encouraging knowledgeable ambassadors
for the College, preparing for future leadership roles and developing a
greater level of investment and support for the priorities of the College.
Roanoke College 2006-07 President’s Advisory Board
Sally Ann Wendler Bauer ’77
Glyndon, MD
Steven Jeffrey Disbrow ’66
Truckee, CA
Anthony Cuffe O’Donnell ’99
Salem, MA
Thomas A Stevens ’90
Atlanta, GA
Kenneth Jay Belton ’81
Salem, VA
Charles Steven Harkness ’70
Alexandria, VA
Jeffrey Earl Rakes ’83
Roanoke, VA
Andrew Kent Teeter ’71
Charleston, WV
Martha Bruce Boggs ’74
Salem, VA
Frances Crumley Holman ’73
Towson, MD
Stephen Flemming Rhodes ’74
Midlothian, VA
Charles William Tesconi ’80
Timonium, MD
Joseph White Gerard Brooks ’74
Baltimore, MD
Christopher Clay Jansing ’90
Lake Bluff, IL
Stuart Fenwick Ross ’72
Washington, DC
Peter Seth Treiber ’79
Garden City, NY
Robert Roscoe Burchfield IV ’78
Covington, GA
George Alfred Jocher ’59
North Potomac, MD
Robert Edward Rotanz ’78
Salem, VA
James Clinton Turk Jr. ’79
Blacksburg, VA
Pamela Lynn Schaper Cabalka ’76
Edina, MN
Michael Anthony Martino ’79
Woodinville, WA
Dale Christopher Sarjeant ’74
Charlotte, NC
Robert Malcolm Duncan Turk ’80
Radford, VA
Paul Charles Caldwell ’66
Harrisonburg, VA
J Luther Mauney Jr. ’60
Goodview, VA
Virgil Cox Shutze III ’89
Smyrna, GA
Andrew Scott Veasey ’81
Rumson, NJ
Rebecca Bryant Capecci ’85
Charlotte, NC
Carrie Hill McAllister ’87
Glen Allen, VA
Joseph B Sindelar Jr. ’81
New Canaan, CT
Thomas Ray Wirsing III ’67
Longmont, CO
James Luther Chisom ’84
Salem, VA
Lynn H. Huff Meyer ’76
Roanoke, VA
Douglas Wylie Smith ’65
Wellesley, MA
Nancy Lou Wacker Zindel ’71
Meadowbrook, PA
John Robert Churchill ’75
Ashville, NY
Alexander Baird Mulheren ’02
Red Bank, NJ
Francis Joseph Stapleton ’73
Pleasantville, NY
Bryan Dorrance Colket ’98
Malvern, PA
John Carey Newton ’82
Roanoke, VA
Marion Patricia Stevens ’72
Falls Church, VA
Alumni
News
Roanoke College 2006-07
Planned Giving Advisory Board
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Maroon
Memos
“I contribute to
the Roanoke
Fund because
financial aid
enabled me
to attend
Roanoke College;
I want to pass
the opportunity to
another student.”
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Dana (Heiserman)
Webster
class of 1993
Mr. Roger Anglin
Brown Edwards & Company
Mr. John Gurley
Premier Advisors, Ltd.
Mr. John M. Atkinson, CPA ’57
Bennett, Atkinson & Associates
Mr. Edwin P. Hunter ’81
Frist Citizens Bank
Mr. Frederic A. Berry ’88
SunTrust Bank
Mr. William J. Linkous, Jr. ’51
Powell Goldstein LLP
Mr. Robert S. Bersch
The Bersch Law Firm, P.C.
Mr. G. Nelson Mackey, Jr.
Brumberg, Mackey & Wall, P.L.C.
Mr. Robert L. Bradshaw, Jr.
The Trust Company of Virginia
Mr. Olin R. Melchionna, Jr.
Wetherington & Melchionna
Mr. Matthew D. Brotherton ’00
John Hancock Financial Services
George Seals ’70, director of major and planned gifts, President Sabine
O’Hara and Marvin Phaup ’62, guest speaker at the fall 2006 PGAB meeting.
Downing named Planned
Giving Advisory Board Chair
Perry Downing ’81, vice president for Merrill
Lynch in Roanoke, has agreed to serve as
the chair of the Roanoke College Planned
Giving Advisory Board (PGAB) succeeding Nan
Coleman, vice chair of Coleman & Massey also
in Roanoke, who held the position for the
past 6 years.
The PGAB is a volunteer organization whose
members come from various backgrounds,
both professionally and geographically.
Members meet semiannually to review the
College’s planned gift progress and share
Perry Downing ’81,
guest-speaker expertise. They also assist
chair of the PGAB
the Office of Major and Planned Gifts in
developing estate planning techniques and other financial planning
topics. Downing will chair the board of 40-plus members and work
in conjunction with George Seals ’70, the director of major and
planned gifts, and President Sabine O’Hara.
Mr. Colin C. Murchison
The Trust Company of Virginia
Mr. Robert Bryant
National Bank of Blacksburg
Mr. Bill A. Nash ’74
Scott & Stringfellow
Mr. Landon Catron ’77
Kettering Financial Ltd.
Ms. Deborah Oehlschlaeger
Plunkett & Oehlschlaeger
Mr. R. Mason Cauthorn, III ’70
Planters Bank and Trust
Mr. J. Lee E. Osborne
Carter, Osborne & Miller
Ms. Nan Coleman
Coleman & Massey PC
Mr. John G. Rocovich, Jr.
Moss & Rocovich
Mr. H. Michael Deneka
Deneka Law Firm, PC
Mr. Alan E. Ronk ’79
The Foundation for Roanoke Valley
Mr. Glenn Dillon ’70
Bank of the James Investment
Group Inc.
Mr. Alexander I. Saunders
Woods, Rogers & Hazlegrove
Mr. Walter M. Dixon, Jr.,
Dixon, Hubard & Feinour, Inc.
Mr. Perry R. Downing ’81
Merrill Lynch
Senator John S. Edwards
Senate of Virginia, District 21
Mr. M. Wayne Epperly
First Citizens Bank
Mr. David M. Farnum ’70
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Mr. James B. Gurley
Premier Advisors, Ltd.
Mr. Bruce Stockburger
Gentry, Locke, Rakes & Moore
Mr. David F. Thornton ’48
Mr. Harold F. Trent, Jr. ’71
First Citizens Investor Services
Mr. Charles E. Troland, Jr.
Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte
Mr. Stephen M. Yost
Osterhoudt, Prillaman, Natt, Helscher,
Yost, Maxwell & Ferguson, PLC
Mr. James (Jim) M. Young
James M. Young PC
Welcome to the first Roanoke College Alumni
Chapter E-news! We are optimistic that
this new source of information related to
our Alumni Chapters will build a sense of
community among the chapters. I encourage
all of you to become involved both in your
own chapter as well as other chapters.
In 2005 a task force was put together
to review and restructure the Alumni
Association, the Alumni Council and the
by-laws. The task force consisted of representatives from various
alumni chapters. Their recommendations were presented to the
Alumni Council at its annual meeting last April and were unanimously
approved. The final step was presentation to the Board of Trustees at its
October 2006 meeting. I am happy to report that all recommendations
were unanimously approved and were immediately put into effect.
Rick Oglesbee ’95
John Balcerzak ’95
John Yocum ’96
Ali Ogelsby ’98
Tom Coyle ’76
Nicole Kunko ’97
Keith Fleming ’98
Victoria Kunzer ’00
You may view the Alumni Association by-laws, mission statement, and
statement of purpose online at http://web.roanoke.edu/x3898.xml.
Leadership from all 11 Alumni Chapters held annual fall steering
committee meetings and conference calls to map out the plans for the
year. One shared goal is to increase volunteerism within each chapter.
The new Alumni Association structure was presented to the volunteers
along with a new “pledge commitment,” which established their
selection as chair or vice-chair of the chapter for a three-year term as
well as a three-year pledge to support the Roanoke Fund.
Since October the Alumni Association has co-hosted 11 holiday
receptions. Eight of the receptions were hosted by trustees, parents
or President’s Advisory Board members. Three were hosted by the
Alumni Office. Alumni who attended the 2006 receptions totaled
1,078 compared to 1,033 attendees at the same number of chapter
receptions in 2005. At each reception, a special “state-of-the-College”
video was presented receiving an overwhelmingly affirmative response.
Each Alumni Chapter will host a steering committee meeting in the
spring to review the College’s Strategic Plan.
Alumni Weekend is scheduled for April 20-22, 2007, with the new
athletic turf field dedication kicking off the weekend on Friday, April 20.
This will be a celebration for the entire Roanoke College community.
As always, I encourage you to stay in touch with your alma mater. We
value your input and most importantly your involvement and support.
If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office toll free at
1-866-RCALUMS.
Sincerely,
Judy Hall ’69
President of the Alumni Association
Member of the Board of Trustees
Rick Oglesbee ’95 has been named as the secretary for the Alumni
Association and will serve as the secretary for the Alumni Executive
Council, the governing body of the Alumni constituency. Rick will be
stepping down as Chapter chair for the Charlotte Alumni Chapter,
which he has led for the last 6 years. John Balcerzak ’95 has been
named to serve as the Chapter chair for Charlotte Alumni Chapter
and Mia Massi ’00 will replace M.C. Belk-Pilan ’96 as vice chair.
alumni
Leadership
Changes
Dear Fellow Maroons!
John Yocum ’96 has been named the vice president for the Alumni
Association and will serve as the vice president for the Alumni
Executive Council, the governing body of the Alumni constituency.
John will be stepping down as Chapter chair for the Philadelphia
Alumni Chapter, which he has led for the last 5 years. Ali Ogelsby
’98 has been named to serve as the Chapter chair for the
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter.
We also congratulate all of the new members of the Alumni
Executive Council. The new chair for the Washington, D.C., chapter
is Tom Coyle ’76 who replaces Erin Grant ’98. Nicole Kunko ’97 will
assume the position of vice chair following Ginny Walter ’01 who
formerly held that position.
Betsy Hutcheson ’95 has stepped down as the vice chair for the
Atlanta chapter, and succeeding her is Keith Fleming ’98.
Victoria Kunzer ’oo replaces Brian “Scoop” Spellane ’98 as vice chair
for the New England Chapter.
Alumni Gatherings
Need
Photo
A “Noke Girls Reunion” in Annapolis was attended by Erica
McDonnell Leach ’98, Rita Ralhan ’98, Maren Ahlquist ’98,
Ashley Door ’98, Amanda Bounds Leffel ’99, Cristin Cashman
Ohlandt ’98, Josephine Theuer Jones ’98 and Jennifer Kraska ’98.
Alumni
Chapter
Gatherings
News
PAG E 9
pg. 7
~
Maroon
Memos
“I love Roanoke!
I want to see it
keep evolving,
and I hope to
someday start
donating more.
Plus my brother is
in school now as
a freshman.”
~
Twenty five Roanoke alums (DGs, Phi Mus, KAs, Pi Kaps, & Pikas)
from the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., area got together
to attend a Jimmy Buffett concert. Jennifer
Moscrip
class of 2000
Phil Benne, Roanoke’s
women’s soccer and men’s
tennis coach, brought future
Maroon, Max, to the Roanoke
Valley chapter pre-game
reception for the Maroons
Men’s Basketball Game vs.
Hampden-Sydney College.
Above: Maroons attending the National
Athletic Trainers Association Conference in
Atlanta were: front row, (l to r) Scott Goode
’03, Lauren Brome ’05, Mike Eubank ’05,
Cheryl Staver, RC Athletic Trainer, Bill Bratt
’95 and second row, (l to r) Keith Naugle
’00, Iam Elwood ’06, Amy D’Anna ’04, Amy
Hayslett Dunleavy ’02, Jason Smeenk ’01, Erik
Wikstrom ’01, and Jacob Pack ’04.
At left: Maroons met in Hawaii for the 2006
Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational. Shown left to
right are Rich Li ’06, Jerry Balaker ’96 and
Chris Davin ’97.
Charlotte alumni met for a tailgate prior to a North Carolina
Panthers game.
Minter Receives Roanoke College Medal
Lewis S. Minter, Jr., class of 1949, received the Roanoke College Medal, the highest
award bestowed upon an alumnus, on Sunday, November 12, 2006, at a special
luncheon held at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Richmond, Virginia. Board of
Trustees member and pastor of Epiphany Lutheran, Reverend J. Christopher Price ’75,
and President Sabine U. O’Hara were on hand to present the medal to Minter.
alumni
Minter was born in Blacksburg, Virginia, graduated from Blacksburg High School
and continued his education at Roanoke College, where he received a Bachelor of
Arts degree in political science and history in 1949. While at Roanoke, he was a
member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity and was noted for winning the state oratory
contest for two years.
After graduating from Washington & Lee Law School in 1957, Minter remained at
W&L to serve as an assistant professor of law for several years before becoming a
partner in the law firm of Woodrum & Gregory in Roanoke. In 1962 he joined the
legal department of the C&O Railway in Richmond, Virginia. His distinguished legal
career continued when he became a member of the legal staff of the Virginia State
Corporation Commission, where he was elevated to SCC Solicitor General in 1988.
Roanoke College continues to play an important role in Minter’s life. He is a
member of the College Honor Guard and with his wife, Annabelle, is a member of
the Roanoke College Associates and The Society of 1842. Minter was instrumental
in the donation of the Boehm porcelain bird collection to Roanoke College. The
collection belonged to his aunt, Josephine Minter Almond, wife of J. Lindsay
Almond, the 56th governor of Virginia. The sculptures were donated to the College
in 1991 and are housed in the Fintel Library.
Hap Fisher retires on
his 100th Birthday
Styles Honored at
Basketball Opener
Dr. Charles “Hap” Fisher ’28 has retired from
his post as a research professor. It’s a loss, but
something the College is trying to accept since he
announced it at his 100th birthday party!
Odds
and
Ends
PAG E 1 0
~
Maroon
Memos
“Roanoke College
was a big part
of my life and
remains a big
part of my life.
Not only did
I make friendships
that will last a
lifetime; it taught
me a lot and it is
nice to be able
to give back.”
~
Robyn Epstein
Wassman
class of 0000
Fisher, an outstanding researcher and longtime
benefactor of Roanoke College, was celebrated
by the College community again on November
20, the day after his birthday. Newspaper and
television reporters covered the event, which filled
the Colket Center with fellow faculty, staff and
students who admire Fisher’s accomplishments.
He is the author of more than 200 publications
and the holder of 72 patents in the fields of
organic and polymer chemistry.
Fisher’s centennial was covered on local television
stations WDBJ-7 and WSLS-10 along with The
Roanoke Times and The Salem Times Register.
The story was then picked up by the Associated
Press, and his 100th birthday was featured in news
media across the state over the Thanksgiving
holiday weekend. His last day of work before he
officially retired was noted by legendary radio newsman Paul Harvey in his broadcast on
November 30. The Chronicle of Higher Education is working on a story about Fisher now
as an update to a story on him a few years back titled “Ancient Academics.”
Fisher’s wife, Betty Florence Snyder Fisher ’46, and the rest of the family are getting
accustomed to news coverage. His younger brother, Dr. Richard Fisher, is a surgeon who
was recognized by Roanoke College last October with the 10th annual Charles R. Brown
Award for his outstanding contributions to the quality of life in Salem.
Michael Styles, class of 1981, was honored
at the opening game for Roanoke’s Men’s
Basketball season. After Styles’ home
was completely destroyed in a tragic
fire, his classmates and men’s basketball
teammates Ken Belton ’91, Michael Baker
’81, Bruce Hembrick ’81, Tony Bond ’82
and former coach, Ed Green, joined in a
special half-time presentation to surprise
him with gifts from Roanoke College.
Items included gear from coach Page
Moir, the current men’s basketball coach,
Roanoke College yearbooks, Styles’ Hall
of Fame plaque recognizing the Four
Horseman, and most importantly, his
Roanoke College diploma given to him by
President Sabine O’Hara.
College Loses Darryl Lowry
Dr. Darryl W. Lowry,
associate professor
of economics at
Roanoke College,
died December 31,
2006, after a brief
battle with cancer.
A memorial service
was held Wednesday,
January 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Antrim Chapel.
Lowry, a well-respected member of the
Roanoke faculty, came to Roanoke in 1981.
Prior to joining the Roanoke faculty, he taught
at University of Michigan at Dearborn, Mills
College (California) and at the University of
California. He also served as a visiting lecturer
at Regent’s College in London in 2002. Lowry is
survived by his wife, Maggie Cain.
“Darryl had a passion for economics. He
was very enthusiastic about what he taught
– down to the most minute detail – and he tried
to help students get similarly enthusiastic about
what they were studying. He held students to high
standards. In his 25 years at Roanoke College, he
was notably selfless and persistent, a person of
admirable integrity. We will miss him,” said Dr. John
Day, Dean of Roanoke College.
Lowry was educated at the University of
California at Berkeley. He received a bachelor’s
degree in economics in 1964, a master’s degree
in economics in 1967 and Ph.D. in economics in
1972. He was a member of the American Economic
Association and the Southern Economic Association
and spoke frequently to local community groups
about economics and its role in politics.
Dr. Susan Millinger, professor of history, also
earned her degree at Berkeley but didn’t meet
Lowry until they both came to Roanoke College
and then became aware of their shared history.
“A number of us on faculty and staff, as well as
some former students, were privileged to
be on an email list, which he would contact
from time to time,” Millinger said. “We would
receive thoughtful essays on the economic
consequences of current government policies
or links to wonderfully funny satirical Web sites.”
Dr. Garry Fleming, professor of business
administration and economics, recalls
numerous discussions with Lowry about
government economic policy decisions and
how these decisions could best be integrated
into classroom discourse. “Darryl was
passionate about bringing the ‘real world’ of
economics into the classroom,” Fleming said.
A scholarship is being established in
Lowry’s memory. For more information on
the scholarship, contact Kim Blair, director of
development, at kblair@roanoke.edu or call
(540) 375-2237.
M a roo n Merger
Nathan Alexander ’03 and Kim Purington ’03 celebrated their wedding day June 3, 2006, in Shreveport, La.
Kim is an esthetician at a day spa, and Nathan is in his fourth year of medical school at Louisiana State
University. Alums in attendance were Meaghan Feodoroff ’03, Heather Clark ’03, Laura Hendry ’04, Rob
McCullam ’02, Brooke Clark ’02, Meghan Spooner ’03, Lindsey Chip Nagy ’03, Justin Freedman ’03, Tim
Tracy ’03, Alaina Giance ’04, Lauren Kinard ’03, Andrea Taylor ’04, Greig Rance ’04, Geoff Meade ’03, Mason
Gillespie ’03, Chris Melvin ’04 and Ben Carlson ’04.
M a roo n a bro a d
Dr. Hollis,
It has been a while since I have touched base with the ’ole
chemistry department or even stepped foot on Roanoke’s
campus. Thought I would send an email with an update
on how things have faired the past few years since 2002.
Please pass on my hellos as well to Drs. Huddle, Oetgen,
Steehlers and Miller.
I haven’t been able to make one Alumni weekend since I
left back in May. I have tried to come back to tell stories,
but the Navy’s schedule isn’t as such. Don’t get me wrong,
I love what I am doing and I am living a dream. I have
been deployed since March ‘06 with a short return from
August to November and then back at it again. Foreseeable
future, I probably will not be able to make Alumni
weekend again in 2007.
I hear great things about Roanoke from other military
members who have friends or family currently enrolled in
classes. It is a friendly reminder of what a good time I had
and what an enjoyable department the chemistry division
instills in their students.
Flying constantly over Iraq, assisting in OIF, regardless
of whether it is right or wrong, I am protecting hundreds of
lives each day with our jets. It is a dynamic life with little
sleep to stressful tasks but rewarding in the end knowing
what you are doing.
I hope you still have rowdy students as mouthy as I used to
be. Fighting the good fight and using procrastination as a
willful defiance before these 18-21 years olds become men
and women. May the best of luck and guidance continue
you all to do great things as well.
With best regards,
LT. Joshua Pollak, USN
Roanoke College class of 2002
Just hanging around together are Sophie Courts,
Avery Courts (children of Sarah and Malon Courts
’92), Joshua Knight and Ivy Knight (children of Dan
Knight ’92 and Julie (O’Brien) Knight ’90).
Show your support for
Roanoke College!
alumni
future maroons
Make your contribution to the 2006-2007
Roanoke Fund Before June 30!
Keep the tradition
growing!
Every year, thousands of alumni, parents and friends demonstrate
their commitment to Roanoke College by making gifts to the
Roanoke Fund. This generosity creates a profound impact, enriching
the lives of every student, every day, in all corners of the campus.
Your help provides scholarships for students, competitive salaries
for faculty and the campus environment necessary for students
to learn, grow and succeed. Your gift touches every aspect of
the Roanoke experience. Whether you make a gift of $10, $100
or $1,000 – every dollar strengthens the Roanoke tradition of
providing a top-notch liberal arts education.
It is safe and easy to make your gift online at
www.roanoke.edu/givetoroanoke or contact the Resource
Development office at 540-375-2043.
Be sure your name is included in the Honor Roll of Donors at
www.foralumni.roanoke.edu/giving. Show your support for the
College and make your Roanoke Fund gift before June 30.
Roanoke College…
The Next Generation
Katie Rotanz, Bob Rotanz ’78, Ryan Rotanz, John
Sullivan ’79, Kendall Dishaw and Joe Dishaw ’78 pose
for a photo at the Salem High School Homecoming
game. Katie, Ryan and Kendall were all selected
as attendants. Bob, John, and Joe went to school
together at Roanoke College and played together
on the 1978 Roanoke College Men’s Lacrosse NCAA
Division III Men’s Championship team.
Odds
and
Ends
PAG E 1 1
~
Maroon
Memos
“I give to the
Roanoke Fund to
give back to
the College;
it has provided
me so many
opportunities that
I would not
have had
anywhere else.”
~
Adam
Keeling
class of 2007
Alumni Class Notes
Roanoke College
1940s
alumni
Peggy Orr Hackler ’47 holds three part-time
jobs. She works with guest services for
Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, fan services
for Jacksonville Sons Baseball and also
ushers for performing arts with Spectator
Management Group. Her volunteer projects
include service at WJCT-FM, World Golf
Hall of Fame and Jacksonville International
Airport.
Winter 2007
June Poff Nabers ’77 graduated in May with
a master’s degree in public administration
from James Madison University.
Doug Horn ’78 received third-place trophy at
the World Championship Barbecue Contest
in Memphis. His trophy-winning entry
was Budweiser Barbecue Sauce on pork
barbecue. Sigma Chi brother Jack Stout ’78
helped him with getting last-minute items.
1950s
Norman Uhl ’57 is professor emeritus at
Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada. He is a past president
of the Canadian Society for the Study of
Higher Education.
Richard Goodlake ’59 retired as a lieutenant
colonel with the Marine Corps after a
23-year career. As a civilian, he was a
senior system engineer at Hughes Aircraft
Company for 20 years and now is senior
manager for proposal development, West
Coast, with CACT International. He and his
wife, Elizabeth, live in Fullbrook, Calif.,
and recently celebrated their 45th wedding
anniversary.
George A. Jocher ’59 has been program
manager for nine years with Northrop
Grumman-Information Technology, Defense
Group. He works with the Army Training
and Doctrine Command national program,
Classroom 21. The program covers all of the
unique specialties of the 15 Army training
bases in the U.S., including West Point, and
incorporates the design, installation and
integration for their high-tech classrooms.
1960s
Jay Keay ’66 is managing director of
advertiser services with SoftWave Media
Exchange, Inc., formerly known as
Integrated Marketing and Promotional
Solutions. The company is located in
Irvington, N.Y.
Sandra Fitzgerald ’69 lives in Falls Church
and is an administrative aide with Mars,
Inc. In addition, she writes and edits short
stories and articles.
1970s
Mollie Gish Stanley ’73 has retired from
teaching with Roanoke County Schools.
Cristina Brescia Michta ’74 and her
daughter, Chelsea, celebrated Chelsea’s 16th
birthday in Paris.
Tom Coyle ’76, of Alexandria, is proud
to announce the graduation of his son,
Thomas, from U.S. Marine Corps Officer’s
Basic School in Quantico. Thomas is
currently attending naval flight training
school in Pensacola, Fla.
Susan Hawks Duff ’92 received a master’s
degree in administration and supervision
from UVa. She teaches life science and
gifted education to sixth-graders at
Staunton River Middle School in Bedford
County. She also chairs the Student
Consultative Committee, a group which
determines eligibility for students who have
learning needs.
Michael Caudill ’92 has opened a new
restaurant, Table Fifty, located in downtown
Roanoke.
Jack Stout ’78 and Doug Horn ’78 at
Memphis Barbecue Contest
1980s
Bill C. Kendig ’80 was recognized recently
as a 25-year employee of IBM. He started
his career with the company in Roanoke,
where J. Richard Wilson ’52 served as
branch manager. Bill currently serves the
IBM branch in Greenville, S.C., as a sales
representative supporting operations in the
Carolinas.
Karen E. Olson ’82 has just signed a new
two-book deal with New American Library/
Signet for the third and fourth books in her
Annie Seymour mystery series. Under the
new deal, Dead of the Day is scheduled
for publication in November 2007 and Shot
Girl is scheduled for autumn 2008. The first
in the series, Sacred Cows, is now out in
paperback, and the second, Secondhand
Smoke, debuted in September 2006. For
more information, visit www.kareneolson.
com. Karen also has made a career change.
After more than 20 years in newspapers,
she is now the editorial coordinator for the
Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine at
the Yale Medical School. The part-time job
allows her more time for her family and her
fiction writing.
Michael McAllister ’83 changed career
tracks after 17 years in telecommunications.
He is director of development for the West
End Center for Youth in Roanoke. The
Center provides educational, counseling and
support programs for local at-risk children
and their families.
Bill Hogan ’84 says his Lacrosse Zone in
Reno presented its first three sessions
of summer lacrosse camp. Participants
included boys and girls ages 7-16.
1990s
Barbara Long Bishop ’90 is secondary
leadership facilitator with Georgia Department
of Education’s School Improvement Division.
Cristina Brescia Michta ’74 and daughter,
Chelsea
with the University of Tennessee and the
Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Shelaine,
who holds a master’s degree in applied
ecology and conservation biology from
Frostburg State University, has previously
worked with NASA and the U.S. Forest
Service. She and husband, Jon, live in Oak
Ridge with their daughter.
John E. Gardner III ’92 was promoted to
vice president-business development with
J.M. Turner & Co., construction managers
and general contractors in Roanoke.
E. Geoffrey Wolfe ’92, an active member
of the Georgia Bar, was admitted to the
Superior and District Courts of the Virgin
Islands. Geoffrey is practicing civil litigation,
commercial real estate and admiralty law in
St. Thomas.
Aaron Ewert ’93 was appointed Roanoke
division manager with Bankers InsuranceMoses, Hayes & Willeford. He was
employed previously in commercial
insurance sales. Aaron is a volunteer soccer
coach and a member of the City of Roanoke
Youth Services Citizen Council. He and his
wife, Kris, reside in Roanoke with their
daughter, Avery.
Lynlee Dusek ’93,
after ten years as a
flight attendant with
Delta Airlines, now
works for a national
builder in Naples,
Fla. During her
leisure, she enjoys
beach volleyball,
tennis and golf
through all four
seasons.
Bill Fiveash ’94 is a sales associate with
Peace Frogs (www.peacefrogs.com). The
company, founded by a UVa college student
over 20 years ago, designs, produces and
implements retail sales to act as a private
label to apparel retailers, restaurant chains
and other organizations. He and wife, Mary,
live in Norfolk with their daughters, Selden
and Charley.
Erin E. Grant ’98 was promoted to manager
of donor relations with the Independent
Women’s Forum, a conservative organization
dedicated to public education on policy
issues concerning women.
Fredrick Phillips ’98 received his master’s
degree in applied physics and computer
science from Christopher Newport
University. He and wife, Alison (Lane) ’01
live in Hampton.
John C. Romano ’98 is a graduate of
the National Forensics Academy at the
University of Tennessee. He is investigator
with the criminal investigations unit of the
Lynchburg Police Department.
Michele Slate Vanover ’98 is assistant vice
president of credit administration with
HomeTown Bank in Roanoke.
C. Burt Hollandsworth ’99 is assistant
professor of inorganic chemistry at Harding
University near Little Rock, Ark. He teaches
general and inorganic chemistry classes
and labs and also lectures in some physical
science classes.
Sara Kalnas ’99, a process analyst with
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
in New Jersey, was a finalist in the first
Worldwide Web Games championship held
in Hollywood, Calif. She competed against
74 others playing four computer games.
Tori Erickson Mocharnuk ’99 lives in
Greensboro, N.C., with husband, Matt, and
son, Dylan, 3.
Robin M. Pugh ’99 is a business analyst
with The Roanoke Times.
Jeff Walrond ’99 was promoted to
administrator at Harrisonburg Health and
Rehabilitation Center.
2000s
Kelly Beeman ’00 lives in Chicago and is
a member of a sketch comedy group, The
Uncomfortables.
Dr. Paris Butler ’00, a medical student at
UVa, spent his residency program at the VA
Hospital in Salem, where he met Dr. Wayne
Wilson ’60, professor of surgery and former
chief of surgery at the hospital.
Kevin Martin ’94 of Coraopolis, Pa., is
assistant basketball coach with Robert
Morris University.
Crystal G. DeLong ’97 teaches eighth-grade
through twelfth-grade history at Oasis
International Schools in Ankara, Turkey. The
student population is 130 and represents
over 20 countries.
Dr. Wayne Wilson ’60 with Dr. Paris Butler ’00
Dr. Julie A. Haddy ’97 completed postgraduate
medical training and has a private practice
in nephrology and hypertension in her
hometown, Charleston, W.Va.
Jacqueline LaRocco Downs ’01 is living in
Honolulu, where her husband is an intern at
Tripler Army Medical Center.
Edith Jackson-Cabbell ’90 received a
Master of Business Administration degree
with a concentration in human resource
management from American Intercontinental
University. She operates the Jackson-Cabbell
Agency as an exclusive agent owner with
Allstate Insurance in Clemmons, N.C.
Jennifer M. Layden ’97 lives in Atlanta and
teaches at a small Montessori School.
Angela Stuber Montague ’90 continued
her post-master’s education at the College
of Notre Dame and is a certified Spanish
teacher in Maryland public schools.
Amy Athey Stapleton ’97 completed her
doctorate in psychology in 2005 and is a
staff psychologist in student counseling
services at Mississippi State University.
Shelaine Curd
Hetrick ’91 leads
the Biodiversity
Informatics Group
of Information
International
Associates. She
is responsible for
contract work with the
U.S. Geological Survey
as well as joint work
Kily B. Wall ’97 has moved from
Philadelphia to Boston. She is working with
the sports medicine team at Massachusetts
General Hospital.
Suzanne Appler Kara ’97 lives in Northern
Virginia where she works for a government
contractor managing federal grant reviews
and meeting planning.
Craig R. Couture ’98 is an employee of F.X.
Matt Brewing Company near Saratoga, N.Y.
He plans to start his own restaurant in that
locale.
Robert J. Feltey ’98 is employed with IBM in
Raleigh, N.C.
Brian C. Shorter ’00 lives in North Carolina,
where he is a business owner and
interpreter.
Stephanie R. Finney ’01 completed her
master’s degree of education in school
counseling from Loyola College. She is
director of toddler and preschool programs
with the Board of Child Care in Baltimore.
Erica M. Sabol ’01 lives in Richmond with
roommate, Melissa Henrickson ’01. Erica is
employed with Genworth Financial.
Casey Smith ’01 ran in the Cherry Blossom
10-mile race in April 2006 and in the
Peachtree Road Race, July 4, in Atlanta.
Andy Carr ’85 was the registrar of the
Peachtree Road Race.
Justin M. Worrilow ’01 lives in Arlington
and is a traveling information technology
consultant with Avanade.
Dr. Adam M. Cassis ’02 graduated from
West Virginia University School of Medicine
and was inducted into Alpha Omega
Alpha medical honor society. He lives in
Morgantown, W.Va., and is a first-year
resident in otolaryngology.
with the National Alliance of State Pharmacy
Associations in Richmond.
Adrianna J. Fornalczyk ’02 recently took
the Level I CFA program. She lives in New
Jersey.
Katherine Roscher Wilson ’02 lives in
Baltimore, where she is employed with
an insurance agency. She and husband,
Stony, have two daughters, Madelyn, 6, and
Genevieve, 3.
Alison L. Hurdle ’02 moved to Alexandria,
where she teaches kindergarten in the
Fairfax County school system.
Chris Kilcoyne ’02 is sports information
director with Randolph-Macon College.
His responsibilities include organizing
all the sports information needs for the
athletic programs as well as maintaining
the athletics Web site. Previously, Chris
was sports information director at the Old
Dominion Athletic Conference and sports
information assistant at Campbell University
in Buies Creek, N.C. He is a member of
the College Sports Information Directors
of America, the Virginia Sports Information
Directors and the East Coast Athletic
Conference Sports Information Directors’
Association.
Crystal Hileman Kilgore ’02 is a full-time
mother to Kennedy, 3. Her husband is
owner of FaithInfoTech.
Brendan A. Meyer ’02 attends the Moore
School of Business in Columbia, S.C.,
where he is pursuing a Master of Business
Administration degree. Previously, as an
Americorps member, he was a construction
assistant with Habitat for Humanity in
Hickory, N.C.
Karen A. Rymers ’02 graduated with
a pharmacy degree from the Medical
College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth
University in May. She is in a one-year
postgraduate residency training program
Beth Hylton ’04 was promoted to technical
editor in the office of the Secretary of
Defense. She lives in Arlington and is a
member of the Fairfax Choral Society. She
recently accompanied her sister-in-law,
Kelli Goad Hylton ’04, on a trip to Denali
National Park, Alaska.
Christopher E. Berndsen ’03 is in his
fourth year at the University of WisconsinMadison, where he is working on a Ph.D. in
biochemistry.
Sarah L. Dyson ’03 received a master’s
degree in music from VCU in Richmond.
She recently returned from Rome, where
she sang with a summer opera program
as Valencienne in “The Merry Widow.” She
plans to move to New York City to continue
her opera career.
Jessica J. Hickam ’03 lives in San Diego
with Liz Hickam ’03 and Peter Roffe ’03.
She is working for a commercial real estate
investment firm and is vice president of
membership for the Chi Omega Alumnae
of San Diego group. She also volunteers
with Kids in Court through the San Diego
Children’s Hospital. She enjoys traveling and
has been to Grand Canyon, Laguna Beach,
Yosemite, Phoenix and Hawaii.
James A. Moser
’05 is pursing his
master’s degree at
Hollins University.
right: James A.
Moser ’05 and
fiancée Ashley
Hartman
David M. Gritte
’06 is associate
director for chapter
development with Kappa Alpha Order
National Headquarters in Lexington. He is
responsible for chartering and re-chartering
the fraternity’s undergraduate chapters.
Kelli Goad Hylton ’04 and Beth Hylton ’04 at
Denali National Park, Alaska
Julia C. Lisa ’04, a resident of Appomattox,
teaches a special education self-contained
class at a middle school and coaches
high school girls’ tennis. She also attends
graduate school at Lynchburg College.
Coley Thomas ’03 is financial advisor/
assistant vice president with Wachovia
Securities in Christiansburg and is licensed
in 48 states. Previously, he was employed
with BB&T.
Lora Woodard Allen ’04 graduated from
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School for
Public Service at N.Y.U., earning an M.P.A.
degree. She was selected a Presidential
Management Fellow and is a budget
analyst with the Department of Justice in
Washington, D.C.
Chris Keating ’06 joined the Chicago
Machine major league lacrosse team and
is Roanoke’s second player to go pro.
Pete Lawrence ’98 was Roanoke’s first
pro lacrosse player. During Chris’ college
career, he won many accolades including
USILA Division III men’s lacrosse Player of
the Year, Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Player of the Year and the Virginia Small
College Player of the Year.
alumni
Jennifer J. Divers ’02 is employed at Carilion
Roanoke Memorial Hospital in CT scan.
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Marriages
Rob Slaughter ’92 and Amy Atkins were wed July 23, 2006,
in a ceremony held at the Homestead in Hot Springs. The
couple lives in Fredericksburg.
Philip H. Moore III ’95 was married to Laura Stallings on
June 10, 2006. The couple lives in Richmond, where Philip
is a financial consultant with AXA Advisors.
Michelle Semones ’97 and David E. Lehman were united
in marriage on June 3, 2006, in Alexandria. Christine M.
Frentz ’96 served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included
Catherine Johnson Bush ’95, Jennifer Hendry Cunniffe ’97
and Melissa Rooney Hunter ’97. Chera Sink ’95 was the
wedding coordinator. Other RC alums in attendance were
Jennnifer Pezzullo Borden ’97, Natalie Turpin Dalton ’94,
Russell and Julie Fulton Hertzberg ’95 ’95, Sharon Gilligan
Kerner ’97 and Jerry and Nicole Rogala Quinn ’93 ’95.
Michelle is vice president of public affairs for the National
Beer Wholesales Association in Alexandria. David is a
graduate of Biola University and Loyola of Los Angeles Law
School. He is employed by the National Rifle Association in
Fairfax as deputy executive director and general counsel of
the Institute for Legislative Action.
Amanda Bounds ’99 and Scott Leffel celebrated their
wedding day with Roanoke friends on June 25, 2005.
Amanda is advertising account executive with John Lambert
Associates in Roanoke. In May, she joined several other
alumnae for a reunion in Annapolis.
Cozy V. Joseph ’99
married Alex Coleman in
Charleston, S.C., on June
3, 2006. Laurie Gibbons
Malec ’99 served as
a bridesmaid. Other
Roanoke friends who
attended the ceremony
were: Davy Gilbert ’98,
Dan McCarren ’99, James
McCarren ’00, Tina Lynch
’99, Amy Carter ’99,
Carrie Tarlecky Gilbert
’99, Emily Warkentin
’99 and Kelley Freeland
McCarren ’99. Cozy
teaches pre-calculus at
St. Mary’s Episcopal
Joseph ’99-Coleman wedding
School, and Alex is in
residency at Campbell Clinic in Memphis.
Keith A. Mattson ’99 and Chrystal F. Boitnott ’00 were
joined in marriage Sept. 23, 2006, in Antrim Chapel at
Roanoke College. Robyn Shrewsbury ’00 served as maid
of honor. Katherine Riley ’00 was among the bridesmaids.
Groomsmen included Scott Webster ’99, David Treadway
’99 and Christopher Walters ’00.
Kari E. Richardson ’99 became the wife of Maj. J. Grayson
Cochran on Dec. 10, 2005, at West Manor Bed and
Breakfast in Forest. The couple lives in Montgomery, Ala.,
while Grayson attends Air Command and Staff College.
Mary Lehman Ginty, Catherine Johnson Bush ’95, Melissa
Rooney Hunter ’97, Michelle Semones Lehman ’97, Jennifer
Hendry Cunniffe ’97 and Chrissy Frentz ’96.
Kelly L. Thornhill ’99 and Corley Farber were married
May 27, 2006. The couple resides in Charlottesville. Kelly
is owner and operator of La Bastide, a boutique which
specializes in gift and home accessories.
Eric E. Burger ’98
exchanged vows with
Brooke L. Stott on May
20, 2006, in Roanoke.
Their reception was held
in the Wortmann Ballroom
of Roanoke College. Eric
is a microbiology lab
technician with C.E.I., and
Brooke is a metallurgical
lab technician with
Accellent Cardiology. The
Burgers reside in Roanoke.
Jason Turner ’99 and Kathryn L. Black ’00 share their joy
in announcing their marriage on Aug. 26, 2006, at Church
of the Holy Spirit in Roanoke. Wendy Hubbard Dragone
’00, Kathryn’s Chi Omega little sister and matchmaker who
introduced the couple, served in the wedding.
Stott-Burger ’98 wedding
Nathan L. Iott ’00 and Teresa A. Monsour were united in
marriage July 8, 2006, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in
Roanoke. Nathan is employed as a shoe designer with
Vanns Inc., in California. Teresa is a senior fitness manager
at Gold’s Gym International.
Amy N. Axley ’01 was the bride of Casey Summersett on
July 15, 2006, in Midlothian. Laura Adams Metz ’01 was
a bridesmaid. Isha Klein ’01 was among the guests in
attendance. The Summersetts live in Richmond.
Leslie N. Mabry ’01 and Adam Doherty ’01 became husband
and wife on July 22, 2006, at Virginia’s Explore Park.
Justin Overcash ’01 exchanged wedding vows with Carly
E. Abbott ’01 on July 1, 2006, with several classmates in
attendance.
Class of 2001: Christine Martin Barger, Jessica Fehr, Katie
Yackley Moore, Emily Dwoyer, Alia Sarafandi, Carly Abbott
Overcash, Megan Sharpe, Kara Rucker, Katie Beatty, Justin
Overcash and Justin Worrilow
Anne C. Gualdoni ’02 exchanged wedding vows with Ryan
C. Jones on June 3, 2006, in Roanoke. Anne is employed
with Roanoke County Schools, and Ryan is employed
with LCR.
Amy M. Hayslett ’02 and Brad Dunleavy ’01 became
husband and wife on May 27, 2006, at Roanoke College.
They live in Virginia Beach where they are proud owners of
their first house. Both are employed with Virginia Wesleyan
College, Amy as head athletic trainer and Brad as assistant
basketball coach. Brad also teaches middle school.
Toree Morris ’99, Aisha Bonilla Leftwich ’01, Page Moir, Brad
and Amy Hayslett Dunleavy ’01 ’02, Ben and Priscilla Hill
Halterman ’01 ’03, Jaimar Mansel ’02, Emily Metro ’01, Keith
Naugle ’00, Colby Leftwich ’01, Erik Wikstrom ’01, Robbie
Pridgen ’03, JP Pennix ’88, Alex Phillips ’01, Jim Buriak and
Cheryl Staver
Sirena LaBrake ’03 exchanged vows with Jerry Akers in
Northern Virginia on June 10, 2006. The ceremony was
performed at Marsh Mansion in Gainesville by Rev. Paul
Henrickson. Allary Braitsch ’03 and Emily Horton ’04 served
as bridesmaids. Glenn Kivlen ’01 was among the guests.
Sirena is program security representative with Lockheed
Martin. She and Jerry live in Centreville.
’04, Richard Gandee ’03, Allan Lockett ’06, RJ Warren ’07,
Jennifer Payne Waldman ’04, Michael Waldman ’04, Clint
Nichols ’05, Clark Mollenhoff ’76, Joseph Mencel ’04, Jack
Gerdeman ’04, Josh Wilson ’04, Karin Carneal ’09, Shelley
Smith ’07, Lorin Moseley ’03, Jennifer Nolley ’05, Marty
Sculley ’06, Karen Rymers ’02, Lauren Johnston ’04, Mrunal
Patel ’05, Hanna Johnson ’04, Virginia McIntyre Gerdeman
’04 and Drew Mena ’04.
alumni
Natasha Whitling ’04 was joined in marriage to John Derrick
on May 27, 2006, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Irmo,
S.C. Attendants included Virginia McIntyre Gerdeman ’04
and Laura J. DeWitt ’04.
Stacy E. Wood ’03 married Nathan L. Wilgus on Aug. 12,
2006, at Salem Presbyterian Church.
Naglic ’04-Bernard ’04 wedding
Sarah E. Harlow ’04 became the bride of Mike Merrill on
June 3, 2006, in Roanoke. Their reception was held at
Roanoke College. Alumni and students in attendance were
Lauren Harlow ’07; maid of honor; Elizabeth Wylie ’04;
Emily Smith ’05; Lauren Johnston ’04; Megan McCue ’04;
Adrienne Snead ’04; Kari Callanan ’05 and Bryan Cotton
’04. The couple lives in Old Town Alexandria.
Amy L. Martin ’04 and Darin F. Duffy were united as one
on June 17, 2006, in Roanoke. Amy teaches third grade at
Huff Lane School, and Darin, a graduate of Pennsylvania
Culinary Institute, is first cook at Hotel Roanoke.
Kathryn A. Sykes ’05 and Donny Smith ’06 were married in
Wellesley, Mass., on July 22, 2006. Attending the wedding
were Adria Mannon ’05, Jamie Peterson ’05, Meaghan
Cromwell ’05 and Beth Crosby ’05. Donny is the men’s
assistant soccer coach at Roanoke, and Katie is pursuing
her master’s degree at Virginia Tech.
Erin N. Smith ’05 and Dr. Gregory A. Alouf celebrated their
wedding day July 1, 2006, in Roanoke. Courtney Ross ’01
and Brandi Sink ’07 were two of the bridesmaids. The
Aloufs reside in Roanoke.
LaBrake ’03-Akers wedding
Dave Bernard and Mandy Naglic ’04, ’04 chose the
mountains of Allenspark, Colo., as a location for their
May 22, 2006, wedding. Alumni in attendance included
Chris Bernard ’99, Erin Taylor ’96, Scott Kulick ’04, Mike
Rigoli ’04 and Carrie Traud ’04. Mandy and Dave live in
Blacksburg, where Mandy is working on a master’s thesis in
aquatic toxicology at Virginia Tech. Dave holds a master’s
degree in English from Wichita State University.
Christopher J. Dolan ’05 and Linda A. Harris ’06 exchanged
wedding vows on July 15, 2006. The Rev. Dr. Gerald
McDermott was an officiant at the ceremony held in St.
John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke. Bridesmaids were Amy
Fuller ’07, Meris Powers ’05, Anne Shelton ’08 and Carla
Decker Swarztzendruber ’05. Brandon Lamma ’08 served as
best man. Groomsmen were Jonathan McGraw ’05, Russell
Emory ’05 and Andrew Hartman ’07. Greeters were Carey
Schneckenburger ’05, Betsy Vespa ’08, Cindy Vilagi ’06,
Kira Disse ’07, Molly Counts ’05 and Laura Cassels ’07.
David Drebes ’05 and David Cook ’05 served as readers.
Whitling ’04-Derrick wedding
Michael Wolter ’04
and Annie Robbins ’04
celebrated their wedding
day on March 11, 2006,
in Roanoke. Heidi Kuhn
’04 was a bridesmaid
and David Wolter ’09
served as best man.
Guests in attendance
included Erika Arbogast
’04, Pam Armata ’04,
Shelly Ayers ’04, Brittney
Bowman ’04, Melissa
Carr ’05, Bryan Gibson
’05, Andrea Rasicot
’06, Gabriel Spring ’04
and Noah Spring ’06.
Wolter ’04-Robbins ’04 wedding
The couple resides in
Richmond. Michael is in
dental school and Annie works for a mortgage company.
Laura Braaten ’05 and Tayloe Gwathmey ’02 were wed
June 24, 2006, in Richmond. Attending the wedding were
Chrissie Rich ’05, Virginia McIntyre Gerdeman ’04, Ryan
Crunkleton ’04, Rob Easterbrooks ’03, Daniel Prugh ’02,
Karen Rymers ’02, Matt Hogan ’01, Megan Renner ’06,
Bridget Hodge ’05, Ethan Mahnesmith ’05, Mrunal Patel
’05, Clint Nichols ’05, Bryant Burnett ’05, Emily Smith ’05,
Lorin Moseley ’03, Will Farmer ’02, Matt Chisholm ’04,
Justin Sheldon ’04, JoAnn Bennett ’05, Jack Gerdeman ’04,
Marty Scully ’06, Jenna Huber ’06, Maggie Weber ’06,
Angela Luu ’08, Ray Fluker ’02, Joe Mencel ’04 and Hanna
Hughes ’05. Tayloe is attending law school.
Laura E. Edelman
’06 and David Hart
’06 chose a private
beach in St. Lucia
for their Aug. 15,
2006, wedding
ceremony. Laura is
a communication
specialist with the
Blue Ridge Mountains
Council, Boy Scouts
of America. David is
pursuing a nursing
degree at Virginia
Western Community
College. The couple
lives in Salem.
Hart ’06-Edelman ’06 wedding
Agnetta G. Omukuba ’06 married Morris M. Kabuage on
Aug. 12, 2006. The couple lives in Chicago, where Agnetta
is a design associate.
Omukuba ’06-Kabuage wedding
Erin C. Shive ’06 became the bride of Adam C. Harman at
Calvary Baptist Church in Floyd. The ceremony took place
on Aug. 12, 2006.
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Payne ’04-Waldman ’04 wedding
Mike Waldman ’04 and Jennifer Payne ’04 were married
July 1, 2006, in Martinsville. Dave Brod ’04 was the best
man, and Danielle Waldman ’07 was a bridesmaid. Also in
attendance were: Jimmy Winterer ’06, Justin Sheldon ’05,
Matthew Chisolm ’04, Zachary Crunkleton ’04, Phil Kuhl
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Rodney Whitlock ’87 and his wife, Sylvia, are proud parents
of Samantha Bailey. Born Feb. 5, 2006, Samantha holds the
distinction of being the first girl born to the Whitlock family
since 1891. She is the granddaughter of Kim Whitlock ’68,
(shown at left). Jennifer Metz Horner ’89 and husband, Kevin, are happy
to announce an addition to their family. Madelyn Joyce
was born May 17, 2006, and joins her sister, Julia, 6. The
Horners live in Naperville, Ill.
Mary Bruder Trusk ’90 and husband, Todd, are proud
parents of Charles Matthew. Charlie was welcomed by
siblings, Christopher, Michaela, Timothy, Kathleen and
Meghan.
Craig P. Finnerty ’93 and wife, Sarah, are first-time parents
with the birth of Alexander Roald, who arrived May 18,
2006.
Christina Kirby Hursta ’93, husband, Michael, and their
daughter Claire, 3, welcomed Matthew William into the
family on June 19, 2006. Christi was recently promoted to
technical support engineer with Microsoft. She provides
customer support for financial officers and budget analysts.
Christy Underwood Laas ’93 and husband, Matt, share
their joy in announcing the June 30, 2006, birth of Quincy
Edward.
Shannon Guthrie Eubanks ’91 and husband, Gaston,
announce the birth of Charles Driskill, who arrived Aug. 25,
2006.
Justine Cox Hensler ’92 and husband, Roy, welcomed the
arrival of their first child, Jakob Aren, on April 9, 2006. The
family resides in Elbert, Colo.
Kim Whitlock ’68 with his granddaughter, Samantha Bailey
Whitlock.
Barb Buehler Royal ’92 and partner, Tracy, proudly
announce the June 19, 2006, birth of Harper Grace. Harper’s
two siblings are Zoe, 5, and Nate, 2.
Quincy Edward Laas
announcing the March 18, 2006, arrival
of Micah John. Micah was welcomed by
siblings, Faith, 6, and Jonah, 2. Jonathan is
pastor for the Rural Retreat Lutheran parish,
and Chelsea is a family physician in Marion.
Melissa Rooney Hunter ’97 and husband,
Josh, are pleased to announce the birth
of Colin McDaniel. Colin was born Feb. 17,
2006, in Charlotte.
Jeffrey and Josephine Theuer Jones ’97,
’98 celebrated the birth of twins, Ben and
Addie, on Dec. 22, 2005. Cecilia, born June
19, 2004, was delighted with her two new
siblings.
Allyson Murphy Peters ’97 and husband,
Joshua, welcomed their daughter, Campbell
Malone, on Dec. 8, 2005.
Sean Patric McGahren
Karma Krouse O’Neill ’93, husband, Sean,
and their son, Carter, celebrated the arrival
of Jillian Mae on Feb. 3, 2006.
Crystal Camina Pruett ’93 and husband,
Randy, of the RC Campus Safety office, are
new parents of a son, Cole Andrew, who
was born May 1, 2006.
Kara Utt Richardson ’97 and husband,
Damion, are proud parents of Aiden Dyer,
who arrived July 13, 2006. The family
resides in Pilot Mountain, N.C. Kara is a
special education teacher with the Surry
County School District.
William D. Ireland ’98 and wife, Maureen,
take pleasure in announcing the arrival of
their second son, Liam John. Liam arrived
Aug. 10, 2006, and was welcomed by his
brother, Hugh Padraig, 4.
Mike Albert ’99 and wife, Shawn, are proud
parents of Brendan Albert, who was born
Sept. 18, 2006.
Barbie Rickman Blank ’99 and husband,
Jonathan, were thrilled with the arrival
of Wyatt Matthew who was born May 15,
2006. Wyatt has three siblings, Destinee, 6,
Ethan, 4, and Gabrielle, 2.
Chris and Gina Hartley Taffe ’99, ’98 are
proud parents of Sophia Morgan who was
born Aug. 5, 2006.
Cole Andrew Pruett
Valerie Glass ’94 and husband, Jason Dury,
welcomed Paige into their family on April
26, 2006.
Sophia Morgan Taffe
Matt and Kathryn Anthony Brotherton ’00,
’99 are happy first-time parents with the
Aug. 6, 2006, birth of Adeline Kathryn. The
family lives in Richmond.
Paige Dury
Tobin and Erica McDonnell Leach ’95, ’98
are first-time parents with the arrival of
Emily Anne on Sept. 27, 2005. The family
resides in Annapolis.
Michael A. Tetreault ’95 and wife, Debbie,
are parents of two girls, Katen Brielle, born
May 5, 2006, and Riley, born Aug. 6, 2003.
Stephanie Lundy Benne ’96 and husband,
Phil, of the RC athletic staff, announce the
birth of their third son, Max Carson, on Aug.
28, 2006. Drew and Alex are Max’s proud
brothers.
Adeline Kathryn Brotherton
Kenley and Catherine Phillips Houtz ’00,
’01 announce the arrival of a prospective
Roanoke student, Riley Alexander. Riley was
born July 1, 2006, and lives with his parents
in Roanoke.
Angela Short Canon ’96 and husband,
Mark, welcomed their first-born, Samantha
McBride, on May 24, 2006, in Houston.
Kevin P. Henry ’96 and wife, Karen, take joy
in announcing the arrival of their second son,
Dylan Patrick, who was born June 19, 2006.
Jennifer Hendry Cunniffe ’97, husband,
Casey, and their son, Finn, 1, were happy
to present Kiera Jude to family and friends
on Feb. 28, 2006. The Cunniffes reside in
Norwalk, Conn.
Ron and Jaime Leddy Graham ’97, ’98 were
thrilled with the arrival of their son, Rian
Whitham, on Aug. 3, 2006. Their daughter,
Cailley, 3, was on hand to welcome Rian home.
The Rev. Jonathan and Dr. Chelsea
Coffey Hamman ’97, ’98 take pleasure in
George E. Koontz Jr. ’31 died in Salem on
Aug. 13, 2006, at the age of 97. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Army and had enjoyed a
long career in banking.
Dennis R. Richardson ’37, of Annville, Pa.,
died June 13, 2006. He was a veteran of
World War II. Among his survivors are a
sister, Hazel Bolger ’34.
Donald V. Shannon Sr. ’37 died in Eden,
N.C., on Sept. 2, 2006.
E. Edsel Simms ’37, of Radford, passed
away Aug. 4, 2006. He was a retiree of
the Radford Arsenal (Hercules Powder
Company) with 30 years of service. He also
maintained the Fairlawn Water Company.
An avid traveler, Simms had visited all 50
states.
Roy C. Hammes Jr. ’41, an Army Air Corps
veteran, died on his 88th birthday, Aug.
30, 2006, in Winchester. He was a retired
associate professor of agronomy from
Virginia Tech, having managed a forage crop
research program at the Northern Virginia
Research Station in Middleburg.
Patte Demarest Lockwood ’45 died Aug. 1,
2006. She is survived by her husband of 11
years, Irving “Bud” Lockwood ’45. The two
met at their 50th RC reunion and married
shortly thereafter. Bud lives in a nursing
home in Greenwich, R.I.
Janice Shelton Lawson ’61, of Rural Retreat,
joined her Lord on July 4, 2006. She was an
avid gardener and nature lover.
Dr. John T. Meehan ’62, a resident of
Montgomery, Ala., died June 15, 2006.
He received his Ph.D. from the University
of Alabama and taught psychology at a
number of colleges, including 25 years at
Troy University in Montgomery. In addition,
he worked for the Department of Defense
for 30 years. Upon his retirement, Dr.
Meehan was awarded the Outstanding
Civilian Career Service Award. After retiring,
he continued to serve as a consultant and
a licensed psychologist. He was a jazz
enthusiast, award-winning horticulturist and
active in All Angels’ Episcopal Church. He
is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan
Wickwire Meehan ’65, a daughter and son.
William G. Hendrick ’63 passed away
Sept. 9, 2006, in Austin, Tex. A veteran
of the United States Air Force, Hendrick
held a M.S. degree in health physics
from the University of Tennessee at Oak
Ridge National Laboratory. He started
his career in science accepting the post
of chief health physicist at the Space
Radiation Effects Laboratory in Virginia,
then moved to Texas where he served as
director of environmental and technical
services of Texas Nuclear Corporation. He
later established Radiation Technologies
Incorporated and was serving as president
and CEO at the time of his death. Hendrick
authored more than twenty publications
and served as a government consultant,
both on the state and federal levels.
Doyle Barnes ’66, of San Francisco, died
Aug. 4, 2006. After his graduation from
Roanoke, he served in the U.S. Army,
spending most of his time in Germany
as a nuclear artillery officer. During his
civilian career, he worked in several areas
of business, including medical sales, real
estate and marketing. In addition, he
was committed to serving his community
and was a board member of several
organizations.
Virginia Harvey Smith ’67 died Aug. 23,
2006. During her early career, she taught
math at the elementary and high school
levels. Later she was employed with Energy
Options and, most recently, with the United
Way of the Roanoke Valley as assistant
financial director.
Warren Ashby Crawford ’70, of Roanoke,
passed away on Thursday, January 25,
2007, after a courageous ten-year battle
with cancer. Born January 26, 1947, in
Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late
Lawrence W. Crawford and Marie Crawford,
who survives along with a daughter, Laura
Crawford Parris ’92. He earned his Masters
of Education Degree at Radford University.
With a career of 33 years with Roanoke City
Schools, he held various positions, most
recently as principal of Monterey Elementary
School. Crawford was a member of Preston
Oaks Baptist Church, where he served as
Chairman of the Deacons and was a Sunday
school teacher.
Oscar B. Hayes Jr. ’70, a U.S. Army
Reservist, passed away July 7, 2006. He
enjoyed a four-decade career in the banking
business, with positions in Tennessee,
West Virginia and Virginia. At the time of
his death, he was a broker with Wachovia
Securities. In addition to teaching banking
classes, Hayes was active in many civic
organizations and was a tennis enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife, Linda
(Corstaphney) ’79, and their two sons.
Fred D. Clift III ’76, of Herndon, died July 16,
2006.
Donald E. Middleton ’79 died June 6,
2006, in Virginia Beach. He served Norfolk
Southern Corporation for 47 years and
retired as corporate secretary. Middleton
was an active member of First Baptist
Church of Norfolk and involved in civic
activities.
Jessica Grimes Davant ’84 died Sept. 4,
2006, in Pittsburgh. She was devoted to
the fine arts and non-profit organizations.
Don A. Wilson ’86 died Sept. 15, 2006,
in Palm Beach. He was an accomplished
fisherman, marine conservationist and
active partner in Wolf Creek Ranch. He is
survived by his wife, Serena (Slater) ’89
and two daughters.
Connie Gottschall Poindexter ’88 passed
away June 16, 2006, in Salem. She was a
member of the American Association of
University Women and served as chaplain
of the Women of the Moose. Poindexter
was a prevention specialist with Blue Ridge
Behavioral Health Care Services.
campus contacts
Paula Kennedy Massey ’96 and husband, Eric,
were doubly blessed with the addition of twin
girls, Makenzie Sarah and Morgan Amanda,
born in Phoenix on Aug. 17, 2006. Declan
Alexander, 2, is the girls’ proud brother.
Kelley Altis Blatt ’97, and husband, JJ
Blatt ’97, are parents of two boys, William
Morris, born June 8, 2006, and Harrison, 2.
In Memoriam
alumni
Colin McGahren ’93 and wife, Debi, are
happy to announce the arrival of a son.
Sean Patric was born June 16, 2006, and
was welcomed by his brother, Mac, 2, in the
family’s Darien, Conn., home.
Riley Alexander Houtz
Jessica Guthrie Wade ’01 and husband,
Greg, take pride in announcing the arrival
of Margaret on Aug. 30, 2006.
Danielle N. Faal ’02 and husband, Gibril, are
thrilled to announce the Jan. 6, 2006, birth
of Harry Gibril.
Mary Beresheski Stainback ’02 and
husband, Preston, of Jameston, N.C.,
celebrated the birth of Greyson on July 13,
2006.
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Have you marked your calendar for May 5,
2007? Made your lodging arrangements?
Notified family members? Ordered the
champagne? If not … do it NOW!
It’s time to celebrate!!
Parents and Family members of
the Class of 2007 …
April 20
Athletic Field Dedication
April 20, 21, 22
Alumni Weekend
April 30 – May 4
Senior Week
May 5
Baccalaureate & Commencement
May 14 – June 1
May Term
Campus Happenings
& Important Dates
to Remember
*DON’T MISS THE BIG CHILL REUNION!
There will be a special gathering of all
members of these seven class years at
the Loch Haven Lake along with other
exciting events throughout the weekend
– including a Virginia wine festival!
To learn more visit the “Big Chill” at
www.roanoke.edu/alumni/bigchill.
Dedication Celebration Picnic
Fun, music and food for the whole family!
And don’t forget your blanket for the
outdoor big-screen movie on the new field
– “Screen on the Green!”
Friday, April 20, with food served from
5:00-7:00 pm and the movie at 9:00 pm.
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Athletic Field Dedication
Everyone’s invited! Join in the celebration of
the completion of our new artificial turf field
and stadium seating. There will be music,
big-screen videos and surprises galore!
Friday, April 20, at 7:00 pm.
Are you a member of the class of 2002,
1997, 1992, 1982, 1969-75*, 1967 or 1957?
Saturday evening of Alumni Weekend ’07
will be a celebration of YOUR class reunion.
Make arrangements now to come home
to your alma mater – don’t miss the
opportunity to reminisce with old friends,
visit with professors and see how the
campus has grown.
Alumni Weekend 2007
Come Home to Roanoke!
1.
N e w s l e t t e r
I s s u e
o n e
2 0 0 7
Athletic
Field Nears
Completion
pg. 2
Associates
Evening
2006
pg. 1
2.
Above: Roanoke Track & Field team
members with the new C. Homer
Bast Track banner 1: A plaque
honoring Bast was unveiled during
the dedication ceremony. It sits in
a garden at the entrance to the
track. 2: Bast retired from Roanoke
College after 33 years as a professor,
administrator, counselor and coach.
He is revered by many current and
former faculty, staff and alumni. He is
pictured here entertaining dedication
attendees with one of his many
cherished anecdotes. 3: President
Sabine O’Hara congratulates Homer
Bast and Roger Sandt ’64 upon the
presentation of engraved batons given
to commemorate the dedication.
3.
pg. 7
Alumni
Holiday
Receptions
Track Named in Honor of Coach and Mentor
A l u m n i
alumni