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1920's
Ethel Conger '23 will be 105
years old this October and lives at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly in Mer Rouge,
LA and was reported in the Bastrop Daily Enterprise as possibly the oldest
active voter in the parish, and perhaps in the state.
1960's
Tom Maynor '61 and Ann Mangum
Maynor '61 – Tom and Ann have both retired from full-time positions. Tom is
a Marketing Representative for First State Bank, as well as a Community
Representative for Riley Hospital. Ann does substitute teaching and hospital
volunteer work along with nurturing 10 grandchildren.
Harold “Hal” Halstead '67 – Hal retired in 2004 from his position as
Assistant Headteacher in a large secondary school in London. He has traveled
extensively and spent the winter in beautiful Cape Town.
Ronald McKinney '67 – Ronald has been the Pastor of Kinsey Drive Baptist
Church in Dalton, Georgia for 17 years. He has been married to Bonnie McNeill
for 32 years. He has 4 children and 2 grandchildren. His son, Haddon, will
graduate from Belhaven in May with a degree in Theatre and Visual Arts.
1970's
Dr. Michael Woodham '71 and
Deborah Rabe Woodham – After 29 years of serving as a missionary with the
Presbyterian Church in America's Mission to the World in South America and
Jamaica, Michael was called last October to be the Executive Pastor of the
Granada Presbyterian Church in Coral Gables, Florida.
Jim Stewart and Kathy Griffin Stewart '75 – Kathy has just returned from
her fifth mission trip to Tanzania. She has also completed a foundational course
in Life Coaching and is opening her own business. Her husband, Jim, is currently
working with an architectural firm. The Stewarts are to be grandparents in March
of 2008.
Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler '76 has been inducted into the
Mississippi Municipal League's Hall of Fame. The MML Hall of Fame recognizes
municipal officials who have served at least 20 years in an elected position.
Butler has served the city of Madison for 27 years. She attended Belhaven
College and operated an antique business.
Sidney J. Martin and Dr. Jana Nelson Martin '76 – Jana works as a
psychologist with children, youth and families in her private practice. She has
recently been elected to serve as President in 2008 of Division 42 of the
American Psychological Association. She has also served as APA's Public
Education Campaign Coordinator for California, and received an APA President's
Citation for her work as a psychologist. Her oldest daughter will be a senior in
high school, is a Youth Commissioner for the city of Long Beach, and has almost
completed her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her son will be an 8th grader and is a
skilled baseball player and golfer. Her husband, Jerry, is an attorney.
Dr. Joseph Crumbly '78 – This year, Joe graduated with a Ph.D in
Historical Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.
Brandt Sleeper and Lisa Logan '78 – Lisa received her Masters degree in Nursing
and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Texas at
Arlington in August 2006.
1980's
Richard Morris '88 and Ginger
Mueller Morris '89 – Richard and Ginger moved to Florida in 2005. After Rich
left the Army, he returned to school to become a teacher and coach. Ginger works
with Sylvan Learning Center as an Instructor and Assistant as well as teaching
online. Their three children, Elizabeth, Emily Grace, and Joshua, are excited to
start school where both Nanna and a favorite Aunt are teaching.
Dean Shore '83 – In 2006, after 23 years of Youth Ministry, Dean entered the
Winston-Salem Barber School and became a Licensed Barber. He now works on campus
at the Wake Forest University Barber Shop where he enjoys working with many
students
and athletes.
John Chen '86 – John is getting married on November 17, 2007 at Moody
Church in Chicago.
1990's
Reverend Thomas Nichols, Jr. '90
and Gaylia Townsley Nichols '87 – Tommy is in his second year as pastor of
Beulah Presbyterian Church in Cold Harbor, Virginia. Gaylia is serving as
Director of Children's Ministries at New Hanover Presbyterian Church in
Mechanicsville. Their sons, Josh and Matt, attend Atlee High School.
Paul Collins and Valerie Beck Collins '90 – Valerie, Paul, and big
brother, Tyler, welcome the addition of Blake Thornton Collins, to their family.
He was born February 23, 2007.
Karen Holloway '93 received an award for outstanding service to the
public sector from the American Society for Public Administration. She is the
human resources director for the state Department of Finance and Administration
and has been with the agency since 1986.
George Crook, Jr. and Kristin Tyson Crook '94 – George and Kristin are
joyfully announcing the birth of their third child, Anna Claire Crook, born July
2, 2007, in Nashville. Anna Claire weighed 7lbs. 6oz. and was 20 inches long.
She is welcomed by her brothers, Will (5 ½) and David (3).
Alex Weis '95 and Emily Haven Knight Weis '98 – Alex has been nominated
to teach at West Point Military Academy. Alex and Emily are expecting a little
girl, December 2, 2007.
Aubrey Tolson and Olivia Herring Tolson '96 – Aubrey and Olivia are
proudly announcing the birth of Halee Elizabeth Tolson, born November 9, 2006 at
Northwest Hospital in Margate, Florida. Halee weighed 5lbs. 1oz. and was 17 ½
inches long.
Josh Wallis '96 and Carrie Greer O'Keefe Wallis '98 have moved to
Lexington, Kentucky, along with their two daughters, Meredith (6) and Laura
Campbell (3). Josh will begin teaching history at Trinity Christian Academy
this fall.
Mary Williams '97 – has been promoted to operations officer of Trustmark
National Bank. She is the contact management administrator and senior sales
tracking analyst.
Winston Trotter, III '98 and Shalea Trotter – Winston and Shalea
celebrated the birth of their first child, a daughter named Skye Aubre, born on
June 9, 2007.
John M. Whitney '98 and Beth Tippett Whitney '99 – John Mark and Beth are
pleased to announce the birth of their third son, McCallum Perry Whitney.
“Callum” was born September 6, 2007.
Chad Bailey '99 and Rebecca Wells Bailey '99 – Chad and Rebecca recently
moved to Stockbridge, Georgia, where Chad is pastoring The Rock PCA.
Ross Barnes and Leann Stevens Barnes '99 – Ross and Leann would like to
announce the birth of their daughter, Rebekah Ann Faith Barnes. She was born
September 29, 2007 weighing 8lbs. 7oz. and was 20 inches long. She was greeted
by her big brother, Gabriel, who is 19 months old. The family resides in
Beaverton, Oregon.
Deyatric Jackson and Tyra Small Jackson '99 – Tyra and Deyatric are proud
to announce the birth of a daughter, Leila Alexis, on May 9, 2007. She is
welcomed by her brother, Juston, and sister, Daya.
Daniel Artursson Savhammar and Linda Savhammar '99 – Daniel and Linda
were married September 9, 2006. Linda is working as a travel agent at HRG Nordic
in Sweden. She is also continuing to study Library Science and will hopefully be
finished with her degree in January 2008.
Max R. Taylor III '99 and Jeannie Ragland Taylor '98 – Max, Jeannie, and
big brother Max are proud to announce the birth of Atticus Allen Taylor on May
24, 2007. He weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz., and was 19 inches long.
Keith Whitehouse '99 – Would like to announce the birth a son, Zane
Christopher Whitehouse, born on May 5, 2007. Zane was 7lbs. 4oz. and 18 inches
long.
2000's
R. Scott Cooper '00 — has
been hired as an operations specialist at Pinnacle Trust in Ridgeland.
Dan Purvis '00 — and wife Leigh Ann are proud to announce the birth of
daughter Lindsey Akers, born on February 15, 2007. Dan is the Athletic Director
and Head Baseball Coach at Louisiana State University in Alexandria.
Nathan Smith '01 — has joined the Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, &
Berkowitz law firm as associate, focusing on tax law and real estate planning.
Dr. Paul Gundy '02 and Annie Roberts Gundy '03 – Paul graduated in May
from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. He is currently in
residence with the United States Navy at Great Lakes Naval Station in Great
Lakes, Illinois. Olivia Mae Gundy was born on August 8, 2007 in Lake Forest, IL.
She weighed 7 lbs. 12oz. and was 20 inches long.
Peter Creath and Bethany Morgan Creath '03 – Bethany has graduated from
Boston University with an Ed.M. in Teaching English as a Second Language.
Chrissi Gray '03 – Chrissi currently works with the University of
Mississippi Medical Center as a Mental Health Technician at the Blair E. Batson
Children's Hospital.
Matthew Quarterman '03 and Erin Cullnane Quarterman '01 – Matt graduated
from Berklee College of Music, magna cum laude, with a degree in Songwriting, on
May 12, 2007. He and his wife Erin will be moving to Seattle to pursue a career
in music.
William Morgan '04 and Sarah Bullock Morgan '04 – Will has been working
as a historian at the library of the Mississippi Department of Archives and
History since 2004. He has recently been awarded a full academic scholarship to
the Mississippi College School of Law and will begin pursing a career in
criminal justice in August 2007.
Elizabeth Pollert Stratton '04- was recently married to Travis Pollert on
August 3, 2007.
Jennifer Coronado Wolfram '04 – Jennifer has joined her husband, Captain
Phillip, in the airline industry. She is employed with an Atlanta based airline
as a Flight Attendant, and is pursuing a career as a pilot as well.
Connie Anderson Davis '05 – Connie completed her M.B.A. from University
of Pheonix- Memphis campus, in December of 2007. She is a Credit Analyst with
Pfizer Inc., and is currently working on her Six Sigma certifications.
Jon Fults '05 and Erin Govero Fults '05 – proudly announce the birth of
their first child, Emma Ruth, born October 16, 2007. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz.
and was 21 inches long.
Kara Funke '05 – In August, Kara graduated from Belmont University in
Nashville with her Master's degree in Vocal Pedagogy and Vocal Performance. She
currently works as the Music Director at Greenwood Presbyterian Church back home
in South Carolina.
Bethany Herron '05 – Bethany is the current Co-Director of A Three Fold
Community Theatre in Washington, Missouri. The company will be presenting
“Narnia: the Musical” July 26-29.
M. Caleb Mabry '05 and Emily Woodbridge Mabry '06 – M. Caleb and Emily
were married on June 9, 2007 in Rochester, New York. They have since moved to
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to continue their education at the Global School of
Supernatural Ministry.
Priscilla White Singleton '05 – Ms. Singleton will begin her work on a
PhD in Urban & Regional Planning in the fall of 2007.
Austin Young MSM '05 has been selected by American Red Cross to serve two
years as assistant manager in Germany, starting in December.
Jessica Merrill MBA '07 has been named private banking relationship manager for
the Mississippi Gulf Coast division of Regions Financial Corp.
