N e w s l e t t e r
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Fraternity Row
T
The New Market
Street Complex
• The renovated complex links
Shenandoah Hall, Tabor Hall and
Blueridge Hall.
• Together the residence halls
house 201 students.
• Most floors are designed with a
kitchen area, a common room
and study lounges.
•The ground floor of Shenandoah
Hall hosts a state-of-the-art
classroom equipped with the
latest technology plus a large
multipurpose room with a kitchen and lounge opening to a patio furnished with grills and picnic tables.
he year was 1960. The student population hovered around 700, but even then, there
were not enough beds to accommodate all the students. Students were permitted
to live off campus in “approved” houses. Traditionally, the fraternities were among
those who lived off-campus, with each of the four having houses near campus on
High, College and Market streets and a housemother to cook, clean and, hopefully, provide
at least some measure of decorum. In 1963, a movement began among the administration to
bring the fraternities to campus. My initial assumption was that administrators were attempting
to corral the fraternities, get them out of the neighborhoods and smooth town-gown relations.
My conclusion was based, in part, on my knowledge that the Pi Lams owned two fire trucks and
the KAs owned a cannon, occasionally stolen by the other fraternities! Need I say more?
As I delved into staff reports and minutes of the
Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, I realized
that the “why” was much more complex. A number of
outside forces were combining to make new fraternity
dormitories viable. Obviously, the need was there and
administrators believed that the need would be even
greater as the baby boomers reached college age in the
mid-60s. A slow increase, although not as dramatic as
anticipated, took enrollment in 1970 to 1180, the highest
in Roanoke’s history to date.
The driving force was the need for increased revenue,
according to a past conversation between College
historian Dr. Mark Miller and then-retired Vice President
Clarence Caldwell ’41. Former Dean of Students Don
Sutton confirmed this during my recent conversation
with him. More beds meant more dollars from room
and board fees, revenue we had been losing to
local landlords. Roanoke was looking not only at the
fraternities, but at building three additional dormitories:
Crawford Hall in 1964, Bowman in 1965 and Marion in
1968—an increase of several hundred on-campus beds!
Besides the residence halls, we were laying the groundwork
for the Religion-Fine Arts Center and the Science Complex,
both completed in the late 60s/early 70s.
side of Market Street, where the “three small men’s
dormitories” were built.
Contributing to the money flow was the burst of
governmental spending on programs associated with
The Great Society. Roanoke applied for and received
several major loans from the Housing and Home Finance
Association and grants available under the Higher
Education Facilities Grant.
When administrators opened the bids on the design by
Salem’s Motley and Shane, Architects and Engineers,
they awarded the project to the Overstreet Construction
Company of Bedford. The low bid, after several costcutting adjustments, was $562,000, or $14.61 per square
foot. Officials were pleased that this was $0.67 less per
square foot than the Pi Lam house had cost. The project
actually finished on schedule so that when the second
semester began in February, 1967, there were 26 Pi Kaps,
38 Sigs, and 37 KAs in residence.
As described in the Sigma Chi newsletter, ”The Salem
Sig,” each house had a “fraternity section in the front,”
which would be designed and paid for as each fraternity
decided. Behind that was the two-story dormitory section,
which also included “a housemother’s suite, chapter
room, recreation room, kitchen and dining room,” as
That decade saw much growth for the campus. We
the brothers took meals in their houses. All furniture
needed the existing fraternity houses because of their
was built in, and there was a phone in each room.
location: Marion replaced the Sigma Chi house; Bowman
They delighted in showing off and dedicating their new
parking lot used the Pi Kappa Phi property; the Religionhouses throughout the semester. In retrospect, Sutton
Fine Arts complex displaced the KA house; and Crawford
reflects, “We probably overbuilt.” Even that first semester,
took the Pi Lam house. (The Pi Lambda Phi’s new house
ten independents lived with the Pi Kaps. Inability to
was built first and separately from the other three.)
fill the houses with Greek men consistently probably
Several major bequests fell Roanoke’s way, which gave
led to their removal from “fraternity row.” Each now is
us the funding needed to make the purchases. At the
located elsewhere on campus, which made possible the
same time, many other properties became available at
construction/renovation of the new First-Year Complex.
prices we could afford. While a few houses were moved,
– Linda Miller
the majority were razed, including the four on the west
Market
Street
Complex
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Roanoke’s
current
students
come from
38 states
and
25 foreign
countries
alumni
Maroons Express Gratitude for Immediate
Response to the Financial Aid Challenge
Financial
Aid
Challenge
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Fifty-one percent
of Roanoke
students are
from Virginia.
States with
the next
highest numbers
of students
are Maryland,
Connecticut and
New Jersey.
We see the impact of the recent economic downturn on our families and
on our communities every day. The events of this past year have captured
attention across the world and certainly at Roanoke College. Earlier in the
year, a group of concerned donors put together a $150,000 Financial Aid
Challenge to all alumni, parents and friends of the College. These gifts were
to be used to directly assist students in greatest need during the current
academic year. The response was overwhelming. When the freshman class
of 2013 – all 574 strong – joined upper-class Maroons on campus in August,
we were able to offer the extra funding that ensured many could come to or
stay at Roanoke for life-changing and enriching experiences.
Below is the list of donors who met the challenge and participated in the
effort. Together they raised over $350,000 to immediately assist Roanoke
students. We are grateful for this outstanding demonstration of support,
which will help us to continue to provide the best educational experience for
Roanoke students.
“Without the bigheartedness of donors, students like me may have to make
other choices regarding attending college. Thanks to you — I know that my Roanoke College education will take me far as I consider my future in law school or politics.”
–Courtney Mortland ’11
Smithfield, Virginia
Financial Aid Challenge Honor Roll of Donors
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Adams, Sr.
Mrs. Nell F. Adcock
Mrs. Ellen F. Albertson
Mr. and Mrs. D. Brian Allder
The Rev. Charles B. Allen
Mrs. Leon L. Alligood
Dr. Melanie Almeder
Ms. Jane M. Ambrose-Cosby
Mrs. Shirley V. Ammon
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Armontrout
Dr. Robert C. Ayers
Mrs. Kelsey Backels
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Baile
Mr. John M. Baker
Drs. Robert and Louise Barnett
Mr. and Mrs. Glynn D. Barranger
Mr. Christopher W. Beacham
Miss Teresa T. Beard
Miss Karen Y. Belcher
Mrs. Judy J. Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bernick
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Bertine
Mrs. Virginia V. Bittle
Mr. and Mrs. Verne F. Bliss
Mr. and Mrs. Jason K. Bodner
Mrs. Rowena H. Boehling
Mrs. Brenda W. Bomberger
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Boone
Mr. Barrie D. Booth
Ms. Frances E. Bosch
Mrs. Donna L. Bossert
Dr. Susan W. Bowen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Bower
Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Bowman
Col. George A. Bowman, Jr.
Mrs. William J. Bowman
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Boyer
Ms. Erin K. Brady
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney C. Brittin
Mr. Charles C. Brown, Jr.
Ms. Heather A. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben W. Bryant
Ms. Amy Bumgarner
The Rev. Heather L. Bumstead
Mr. William T. Bush
Dr. and Mrs. Peter L. Campbell
Mr. Kerry L. Camper, Sr.
Mrs. Geneva W. Carson
Ms. Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo
Mrs. Peggy L. Caterson
Mr. and Mrs. Brendan E. Cavanagh
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Caveness
Mr. Harry K. Caywood
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chandler, Jr.
Mrs. Ann V. Charlton
Mr. and Mrs. A. Mark Christopher
Mr. and Mrs. Royden A. Clark
Ms. Rachel T. Clem
Dr. Ruth M. Conard
Mr. and Mrs. Earle A. Connelly
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Connolly
Mrs. Aimee Y. Connors
Dr. and Mrs. Virgil A. Cook
Mrs. Raymond Cornett
Mrs. Anita M. Cranford
Drs. James R. Dalton and Stephanie Pratola
Mrs. Stephanie V. Danco
Mrs. Peggy P. Daniel
Mr. Gary S. Dannenbaum
Mrs. Beth D. Darragh
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Datz
Ms. Suzanne Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Chris DeBoer
Mr. G. Gates Dehart, III
Mr. and Mrs. Leo E. Delcher
Mr. and Mrs. Derek Demmler
Mrs. Marguerite Dennis
Mrs. Barbara G. Depuy
Mr. Joseph P. Donohue
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Dowling
Ms. Debra A. Downard
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Downs
Ms. Susan L. Doyle
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Dubee
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. East
Mrs. Patricia P. Ebbett
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Ebersole
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Ellis
Mr. and Mrs. Glen D. Ellison
Mr. David A. Etherington
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Fariss
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Fawcett
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Fesler, Jr.
Mrs. Catherine Fix
Ms. Ginger M. Floyd
Amber and Jon Foltz
Mrs. Jean T. Fontana
Ms. Teresa B. Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Foreman
Mrs. Ellen R. Fournier
Mr. Gary M. Fournier
Miss Mary Ann Fravel
Mr. Douglas K. Frith
Mrs. Robert Fry, III
Mr. and Mrs. Lee P. Futrell
Mr. Richard J. Goeres
Colonel and Mrs. John B. Griffin, Jr.
Mr. Adam D. Griffith
Ms. Emma L. Grisso, CPA
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Gross, Jr.
Mrs. Judy B. Gutowski
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Guy
Mrs. June Gwyn
Miss Gretchen E. Haas
Mrs. Nancy J. Haggis
Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Hakkenberg
Ms. Stephanie C. Hall
Ms. Judith B. Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Kenton D. Hamaker, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Hammond, Sr.
Mrs. Helen C. Hanes
Ms. Catherine Harrell
Mr. Lee C. Hartman, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Hathaway
Mrs. Doris T. Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Hays
Health & Welfare Benefit
Systems, Inc.
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Heazel
Dr. Carol A. Heintzelman
Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Heller
Mr. F. Staley Hester, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris D. Hewitt
Mrs. Randolph Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hines
The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Hock
Mr. and Mrs. James Hoer
Mrs. Robert L. Hoffman
Mrs. Charles L. Horn
Mr. Thomas McFadden
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoyt
Mr. Barry C. Hubbard
Mrs. Dot Hubble
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Hudgins
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Huff, Jr.
Ms. Anne M. Hughes
Mrs. Gladys L. Hunt
Mr. Burton G. Hurdle, PHD
Garrett E. Hurt DDS PC
Dr. Garrett E. Hurt
Dr. N. Jane Ingram
Mr. Jeffrey L. Irby
Mr. Eric W. Janson
Paul R. and Tracy A. Jenkins
Miss Erika L. John
Mrs. Mary L. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. David Jones
Mrs. Eleanor G. Jones
Dr. Erika Frida Joy
Ms. Eva S. Joyce
Mrs. William G. Joyce
Mrs. Hilda A. Jungclaus
Mr. L. J. Jungclaus
Mr. Jim Karlen
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. A. Keeley
Mrs. Lucy D. Kehrli
Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard M. Kelaher
Ms. Melissa D. Keller
Mr. Jeffrey A. Kern
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Kerr
Kerr Industries Inc.
Mr. Gustav E. Kiligas
Mrs. Frances P. King
Miss Joyce R. Kipps
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Kirby, Jr.
Kirby-Vass Insulation Inc.
Mr. George F. Kirkpatrick, Jr.
Miss Katie L. Knisell
Miss Krystal J. Kost
Mr. George F. Krafthofer
Mr. Stephen E. Kulp
Mr. and Mrs. Damian Kunko
Ms. Mary W. la Spada
Ms. Darlene Lackey
Mr. and Mrs. Krzysztof Lada
Mr. James H. Landis
Mrs. Valerie R. Lanier
Mr. Gary L. Laprad
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Laughon
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Lawlor
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Leardo
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lehman
Dorothea L. Leonhardt Fdn., Inc.
Mrs. John C. Lester, Jr.
Mrs. Barbara A. Leupold
Ms. Elizabeth R. Lichty
Mr. and Mrs. Jorge V. Lima
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lindsay
Ms. Brittany D. Lindsey
Dr. and Mrs. J. Burks Logan, Jr.
JVL Logistics & Consulting
Mr. Michael S. Long
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ludwig
Dr. Dawn Y. Manjoney
Mr. Gary L. Mann
Mr. Dudley L. Marsteller, III
Martha and William Adams Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Martin
Dr. and Mrs. Peter A. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Massie
Mr. and Mrs. Michael N. Matthews
Mrs. Alexis B. Mattingly
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. McClanahan
Mrs. Linda S. McClellan
Mrs. Melissa L. McCoy-Garzione
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. McElwaine
Mr. and Mrs. David L. McFarland
Mrs. Patricia J. McKinney
Mrs. Jamie Odabash McLain
Mrs. Nancy Adkins McMahon
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McWhinney
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Mike P. Miginsky
Mrs. Elaine Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Miller
Ms. Latonya S. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Carson S. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mink
Dr. and Mrs. Roland Minton
Ms. Lindsay N. Mitchell
Mr. W. George A. Moody
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Moore
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Moore
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Morgan
Ms. Cynthia D. Mullen-Gartland
Ms. Alice Murdock
Mr. Francis J. Murphy
Mrs. Joyce A. Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Mussen
Ms. Beth Nagle
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Nall, Jr.
Mrs. Dorothy Newsome
Mr. E. T. Nicodemus
Lt. Col. Jane A. Norris
North Carolina Community Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Scott I. Oakford, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Oczkowski
Mr. and Mrs. James P. O’Malley
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Orr
Mr. Durward W. Owen
The Honorable Andrew D. Owens
Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Paine, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Paxton
Miss Betty C. Pennington
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Pepin
Ms. Patricia A. Peters
Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Petersen
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Polumbo
Ms. Patricia J. Powell
Dr. Steven L. Powers
Miss Janet L. Pratt
Mr. R. L. Price, Jr.
T. Rowe Price Associates
Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Prillaman
Capt. and Mrs. A. E. Purdham, Sr.
Mrs. Kelly C. Racey
Mrs. Susan S. Radley
Ms. Tiffany R. Rawling
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Redington
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Reichert
Ms. Kathryn L. Renner
Ms. Stephanie A. Rhodes
Ms. Allyson L. Ridgway
Mrs. Frederic Rieders
Mrs. Helen C. Riley
R.L. Price Construction Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Roberts
Ms. Catherine S. Romeo
Ms. Cynthia M. Root
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rosendahl
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Russell
Capt Edward A. Saccio, USN
Ms. Virginia C. Sandahl
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Schafer
The Hon. and Mrs. Ronald D. Schiff
Ms. Shari Schindler
Mr. John G. Schisler
Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schroeder
Mrs. Emily R. Scott
Dr. and Mrs. Terry G. Seaks
Mr. Robert D. Sebesta
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Senter, Jr.
Mrs. Isabel S. Shannon
Mrs. Nancy Simms
Mary Jane B. Sinex
Mrs. Loretta F. Sisson
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel O. Skinner, III
Ms. Magdelaine A. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby L. Smith
Mrs. Pauline R. Snapp
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Spaziante
Mrs. Anne Spoerndle
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph K. St. Clair, Jr.
Mrs. Mollie G. Stanley
Drs. John and Gail Steehler
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Steele
Mr. and Mrs. James Steffensen
Craig M. Stephens, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin L. Stetler
Mr. Albert B. Stokes, III
Mrs. Eleanor B. Stover
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Studebaker
Mrs. Anthony Sugalski, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Rees M. Sumerford
Mr. and Mrs. D. Lisle Swanson
Dr. Lynn K. Talbot
Drs. Lou and Palmer Talbutt
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Tanneberger
The Rev. Frederick S. Tate, Jr.
Mrs. K. O. Taweel
Mr. Zackiye Tembi
Mrs. Cheryl A. Tennant
Mrs. Stephanie F. Thai
Drs. Ajit and Yoko Thakur
Miss Vivian L. Thierry
Miss Anne P. Thomas
Ms. Robin M. Thompson
Mr. Robert L. Thompson, Jr.
Mrs. Charline B. Tinnon
Mrs. Kelly N. Toler, PHD
Ms. Kathleen L. Toyoda
Mrs. Glover M. Trent
Rear Admiral Ross H. Trower
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Turbyfill
Mrs. Renee Ferris Turk
VA Foundation for
Independent Colleges
Mrs. Michele S. Vanover
Ms. Betty A. Varney
Ms. Harriet F. Voris
Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Walker
Mr. Eugene G. Ward
Mrs. Jane L. Waters
Mr. Lawrence E. Waters
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Watkins
Mrs. Carey B. Weatherspoon
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Webb
Dr. Gregory L. Weiss
Mrs. Nancy S. Welchans
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Whanger, Jr.
Mr. Joel J. Whitcomb
Mr. and Mrs. Michael White
Mrs. Muriel B. White
Mr. Charles K. White
Brooks Whitehurst Associates, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks M. Whitehurst
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Whitlow
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Q. Whittle
Mr. Willard B. Wilhelm
Mrs. Gina D. Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Williamson
Mr. Wayne L. Wills
Mrs. Brenda P. Wilson
Mrs. Mary-Starke Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wimmer
Mr. and Mrs. Emory J. Winesett
Ms. Lindsey L. Wolter
Ms. Audrey Wulfken
Mr. Richard A. Zachary
“I am very thankful for your support Your continued generosity allows students like myself to further our education.”
Jaina Lee Diotalevi ’11
Milford, Connecticut
“Thank you for supporting our
beautiful College.”
John Shelton Field ’12
Kennebunk, Maine
“Thanks for the wonderful opportunities
you have allowed Roanoke students. You
have made a big difference in our lives.”
Kerry Murphy ’13
Fairfield, Connecticut
“The opportunities here at Roanoke
are amazing. Thank you for making it
all possible!”
Julia Boudrye ’13
Derwood, Maryland
“Your gifts mean a lot to me and to
others. Thank you so much for your
help and your support.”
Shapreka Clarke ’13
Bahamas
“Everyone at Roanoke is truly
grateful. Thank you for your
wonderful support!”
Frederick C. Wetzelberger III ’12
Fenwick Island, Delaware
“Your support will help the College
and our students grow and continue
to prosper. Thank you.”
Matt Bolling ’10
Bedford, Virginia
ROANOKE RECEIVES
$100,000 GRANT FROM
CHARLES T. BAUER FOUNDATION
Funds will support the College’s Student Adjustment and Support programs
“Your support of Roanoke College has
improved the availability of financial
aid and scholarships. Your donations
are very much appreciated.”
Marquisha Kennedy ’11
Virginia Beach, Virginia
“Thank you so much for your
contributions. Your support has
helped to make Roanoke College an
amazing place to spend the past few
years of my life.”
Garrett Schaperjahn ’10
Galway, New York Roanoke College has been
awarded a $100,000 grant from
the Charles T. Bauer Foundation
to support the College’s Student
Adjustment and Support Initiative.
The College is experiencing gains
in student success and retention,
and the Bauer grant is intended
to support and accelerate
the promotion of our student
Success Initiatives. The Charles
T. Bauer Foundation is a private,
Houston, Texas-based foundation
established in 2004.
The project includes funding
for several new programs at
Roanoke to help students succeed
academically. The RC Success
Program targets students who
are identified at the end of the
first semester as needing extra
academic assistance. The Maroon
Challenge targets select students
and RC Mentoring is aimed
at all first-year students. The
grant includes funding for new
technology to assist students with
learning challenges.
Lucas Hall is currently under
renovation, and included in the
upgrades will be a classroom
named in honor of Charles T.
Bauer, who was a co-founder of AIM
Management Group in Houston.
Bauer’s daughter-in-law, Sally
Wendler Bauer ’77, is a Roanoke
College graduate and a member of the
College’s President’s Advisory Board.
She and her husband, Theodore W.
“Ted” Bauer, have been Roanoke
College Associates, as well.
These programs will engage students
early in their Roanoke careers and
provide the experiences, skills and
personal relationships with experienced
mentors that can aid in their transition
to successful college life.
The RC Success Program was
piloted during the past year. The
program uses peer mentors to work
with students whose academic
performance has fallen short of
expectations. Students are required
to set aside time for a monitored
study session each week and
attend study skills sessions on time
management, test taking, learning
from class lectures, and managing
their environment. Students who
participated in RC Success showed
significant improvements in their
grades. Further, their persistence
rate was 80 percent, while students
who opted not to participate in the
program achieved a persistence
rate of only 46 percent.
Maroon Challenge also was piloted
last fall. Students were invited
to participate in the program,
which includes an intensive
outdoor adventure experience to
help students connect to other
students and faculty. Thanks to
the new funding, the program will
be expanded to include up to 30
students and will include additional
leadership development and selfdiscovery opportunities.
The RC Mentoring Program will
partner with the Success Initiatives
and offer mentors to the student
participants of those programs.
Mentors will be upper-class
students, faculty, staff and/or
Roanoke alumni. The mentor will
serve as a guide, coach, friend and
contact during the student’s first
year at Roanoke. The goal is to help
the protégés to develop strong
bonds with the College community.
This grant will also provide for
assistive technology to help those
with reading disorders, writing and
organizational problems.
alumni
“Thank you so much for your contributions and the help you give to Roanoke students.”
Terrence Trim ’13
Spring Lake, North Carolina
Endowed
Scholarships
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Twenty percent
of freshmen
were in the
top 10 percent of
their high school
class; 84 percent
were in the
top 50 percent.
It’s Been a
alumni
A Taste of Maroon
Stephanie Doyle ’99
was selected as the
2009 Virginia Teacher
of the Year.
Their Work was
Honored Nationally
But We Honor Them
for a Different Reason…
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Roanoke’s
2009-10
student body
topped 2000
for the
third year
in a row.
Each of these Roanoke College professors has received
national or international recognition for his or her scholarly
work this year, ranging from National Science Foundation
grants to Fulbright Scholar appointments.
Yet, their most important work is with their students—
knowing their aspirations, connecting them to opportunities
that will shape their futures. That’s classic for tomorrow.
Pushing your limits on the world’s most-climbed
mountain (at -20°F). Teaching tomorrow’s generation
to push their limits. Producing a hit TV show. Curing
disease. Leading a company … or a school … or an
industry. Each year, Roanoke alumni make a difference in
their work and in the world.
Pictured (l to r): National Science Foundation Grant, Dr. Jack Steehler | Helen Potter Award, Dr. Sebastian Berger
| Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Paul Hanstedt | Fellow, American Council of Education, Dr. Adrienne Bloss | Donnelley
Research Fellowship, Dr. Jacob Lauinger | National Science Foundation Grant, Dr. Benjamin Huddle | USDA
Grant, Dr. Leonard Pysh | Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Martha Kuchar | K. William Kapp Prize, Dr. Edward Nik-Khah.
Books Published
Dr. Richard Grant will publish the
Student Companion and Problem
Solving Guide, which will
accompany a physics textbook.
Grant also has been contracted
to co-author a calculus-based
introductory physics textbook.
Notable Faculty
Achievements 2008–09
Dr. Mary Henold’s recently released
book, Catholic and Feminist: The
Surprising History of the American
Catholic Feminist Movement was
nominated for this year’s Library of
Virginia Literary Award.
RC
Good
News
Success
Dr. C. William Hill, Jr. is co-author
with Garrett Ward Sheldon of
The Liberal Republicanism of
John Taylor of Caroline, which
also was recently nominated for
the 12th annual Library of Virginia
Literary Award.
Mary Hill’s award-winning second
book of poems, A Theory of
Everything, was selected by Naomi
Shihab Nye for the 2008 Autumn
House Poetry Award.
Dr. Gerald McDermott released
The Baker Pocket Guide to World
Religions: What Every Christian
Needs to Know, published by
Baker Books.
Dr. Todd Peppers is co-author with
Laura Trevvett Anderson of Anatomy
of an Execution: The Life and Death
of Douglas Christopher Thomas.
Sean Burch ’92
Additional Awards
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Dr. Robert Benne was honored with a Festschrift,
a celebratory book dedicated in honor of his scholarly work.
Dr. Garry Fleming was named the Virginia
Association of Economists’ Distinguished Fellow.
Dr. Leslie Murrill received the 2009 Instructional
Leadership Award from the Virginia Association of Colleges
of Teacher Education.
World Record for the Fastest
Winter Ascent of Japan’s Mt. Fuji
Additional Grants Received
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Dr. Melanie Almeder—Virginia Commission for the Arts
Dr. Rama Balasubramanian—VFIC-Mednick
Dr. Rachel Collins—Whitehurst Foundation
Dr. J. Brooks Crozier—Whitehurst Foundation
Ms. Elizabeth Heil—Virginia Commission for the Arts
Dr. Darwin Jorgensen—Whitehurst Foundation
Dr. Chris Lassiter—Virginia Commonwealth Health
Research Board
Dr. Chris Lee—Wolfram Research
Dr. DorothyBelle Poli—Jeffress Memorial Trust
Dr. Matthew Rearick—Summit Endowment and the
Department of Education
Dr. Catherine Sarisky—Jeffress Memorial Trust
Dr. Robert Schultz—Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
Dr. Maria Stallions—Virginia Department of Education
Dr. Lynn Talbot—Fulbright FLTA Program
Dr. Gary Whitt and Mr. Mark Poore—Verizon Foundation
Firsthand Learning Led to
Students’ Success
Lucy Morrow ’09, who graduated from Roanoke at age 18,
received a Jack Kent Cook Foundation graduate scholarship.
Only 30 are awarded across the U.S. Lucy graduated magna
cum laude from Roanoke and was a Phi Beta Kappa early
inductee and a Reserve Marshall Scholar. Morrow is now
studying sociolinguistics at Cardiff University, Wales.
The research Morrow did while at Roanoke on immigrants’
stereotypes and how immigrants are treated in the U.S. is
what prepared her for graduate school.
Voted 2009 Campus of the Year!
Selected over Ohio State, Boston University and
Marshall, Roanoke College was honored by Campus
Activities Magazine for its campus events, speakers and
programming for students. Now, that’s classic.
National Champion!
Robin Yerkes ’10 won a
national championship in the
400-meter dash at the 2009
NCAA Indoor Track and Field
Championships. She was also
ODAC Female Athlete of the
Year and USTFCCCA South/
Southeast Region Female Track
Athlete of the Year. Teammates
Jazamine Stallings ’10 and Sara
Witt ’12 were named to the
Division III All-Academic Track
and Field Team.
Other Examples
of Student
Recognition
Julie Bass ’09 won an
undergraduate research
award from the Eastern
Sociological Society.
A paper by Lea Lupkin ’09 and
Dr. Gregory Weiss was accepted
for publication by Omega—The
Journal of Death and Dying.
Heather Studebaker ’09
was awarded the Virginia
Association of Colleges for
Teacher Education Scholarship.
Courtney Thompson ’10 won
the Virginia Society for Human
Resources Management State
Council scholarship.
Anne Whitesell ’09 presented
as a member of a panel at the
Virginia Political Science meeting.
A Visit from
Former Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day
O’Connor
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first
woman to serve on the U.S.
Supreme Court, offered Roanoke
College students her reflections
on the importance of “Judicial Independence.”
Justice O’Connor’s visit was the latest in a series of visits
from world leaders, authors and important figures.
Other Recent Speakers
• Carl Bernstein, author and investigative reporter
• George Will, author and media commentator
• William T. Coleman, first African-American law clerk for
the U.S. Supreme Court
• Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking
Boothbys Named
Chairs of the Parent
Leadership Council
The Boothbys traveled with Sarah to Roanoke
College at the suggestion of a family friend
whose son had had a wonderful experience
at Roanoke. They were told that the College
fostered an environment in which professors
and advisors truly cared for students and
were accessible and involved, and that
student support and encouragement were
the foundations of an education at Roanoke.
Following the tour, Sarah told her parents how much
she loved the campus and immediately put Roanoke
at the top of her list of prospective colleges.
As the current chairs of the Parent Leadership
Council, the Boothbys demonstrate the old adage,
“The more you put into something, the more you
get out of it.” To be involved in the education of
their children has allowed the Boothbys to spend
time with professors and administration, and to
feel a true connection to Roanoke.
Melen summarized it best by saying, “We wanted
to go beyond just dropping our daughter off at
college and writing a check.” Hosting events for
students and families, fundraising for the College,
and supporting the College financially are roles
that the Boothbys take very seriously, but enjoy at
the same time. It is their hope that other parents
will see their involvement and take some direction
from it – that others may follow this path and
become part of the College community.
Dick notes, “The school is doing a lot for my
child, and we should give something back.”
Working with Roanoke College has given The
Boothbys the opportunity to remain active
in their daughter’s education and further
the goals and initiatives of the College at the
same time. “We want to get as many people
involved as possible!”
alumni
The importance of volunteering and
giving back was instilled in both Dick and
Melen Boothby during their early years in
Philadelphia. These values continue to be
important to them, and they are both currently
involved in various charitable organizations
in their community. Now that their youngest
daughter, Sarah, is a student at Roanoke
College, they give their time, energy and
resources to ensure that the College continues
to be an institution that connects with families
and students alike.
– Beth Cross ’94
Welcome
to
Roanoke
Summer Send-offs for New Students and Families
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s Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, hosted by Tim and Sandra Greenwood and Tom ’06.
s
Roanoke, Virginia, s
hosted by
Mike ’83 and
Maureen ’82
McAllister.
Ellicott City,
Maryland,
hosted by
David and
Patty Walter,
parents of
Brian ’07 and
Michael ’09.
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s Greenwich, Connecticut, hosted by Lyn Kratovil and Drew Kratovil ’12. t
s
Pulaski, Virginia,
hosted by Bill and
Connie Fintel and
son David ’12.
Not pictured:
Madison, New Jersey,
hosted by Theodore,
Brenda and son
Nicholas Russell ’11.
Parent
Honor
Leadership
Roll of
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The Roanoke
College
student-to-faculty
ratio is
13.4 to 1.
Thanks to you...
The Roanoke Fund
2008–09 closed with
a spectacular finish! THE FINAL TALLY IS IN...
OVER $2.1 MILLION
RAISED!
Thank you for participating in our fundraising efforts this past fiscal
year. Your gifts and dedication are invaluable to the students who
attend Roanoke and are never taken for granted. We are very proud
to announce that in spite of this tough economic time, when many
institutions are struggling, Roanoke’s annual goals were surpassed,
and alumni participation increased 1 percent! Credits
That’s great news, and it would not have been possible without
you. Your support is making an immediate and profound impact for
current students and the College’s national rankings. Thank you for
keeping the Roanoke tradition alive and well! Linda Lindsay
alumni
Chapter Gatherings
Alumni
News &
Gatherings
Contributing Writers:
Beth Cross ’94
Laura Edelman Hart ’06
Linda Miller
Kathleen O’Malley
Photography:
Design and Production:
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Printing:
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Contacts
Charlotte Alumni Chapter: Roanoke alumni gathered at a Charlotte Knights Baseball game on a summer evening in July.
Alumni E-mail:
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Resource Development:
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Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter: Friends and families gathered for a pig roast at the
home of Nicole Kunko ’97, chapter chair.
SW VA/East TN Alumni Chapter: Maroons
and friends enjoyed a summer picnic and
all the outdoor activities at the Hungry
Mother State Park.
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students is
business
administration,
followed by
psychology,
history
and English.
Class Notes:
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Greg Vaughn
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to the Southwest Virginia/East Tennessee Alumni Chapter!
THE HENRY HILL CHAPTER
CHALLENGE WINNER WITH
25 percent ALUMNI
PARTICIPATION!
Congratulations to the winning
chapter, which will now house the
replica of the Henry Hill* Bell, as well
as enjoy bragging rights for the next
year. To all of you who joined the
team – please accept our gratitude
and appreciation!
*Henry Hill worked at Roanoke College from 1911 to 1953. As part of his job,
he rang the bell, which gave the signal for meals, chapel services and the
end of classes. The Bell Tower was dedicated in 1954 to honor Henry Hill for
his 42 years as custodian and faithful bell ringer.
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Alumni Class Notes
1940s
Virginia Keys Garver ’42 is living in
Jacksonville, after having resided in Arkansas
for two years. She enjoys travel and will
have ample opportunity to visit her family
members who are scattered across the
United States.
Alpheus ’49 and Anna Rudecille White
’49 are winegrowers and owners of Glen
Manor Vineyards, located in Front Royal.
1950s
William Linkous, Jr. ’51, an attorney with
the law practice of Bryan Cave in Atlanta,
concentrates in fiduciary law and litigation,
as well as tax and estate planning. His
former law firm merged with the Bryan
Cave practice. William has had extensive
experience in fiduciary litigation and acts
as an expert witness and guardian ad litem.
He is a frequent lecturer on fiduciary and tax
legislation and fiduciary litigation.
Fall 2009
with the university. An eminent scholar and
author, he also was editor of a theological
publication. Roanoke College recognized
him as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1992 and
awarded him an honorary Doctor of Humane
Letters degree in 2007. An ordained pastor of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, he
holds a Master of Divinity degree from Lutheran
Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, and a
doctoral degree from Vanderbilt University.
John Scherer ’62 has been on a four-city
book tour promoting his new publication, Five
Questions that Change Everything: Life Lessons
at Work. His itinerary included stops at Milford,
Conn.; Houston, Texas; and Spokane and
Seattle, Wash.
Susan White Smith ’65 retired from
Orlando Healthcare Veterans Administration
Center in 2006. She enjoys volunteer work in
her community.
Sandra L. Fitzgerald ’69 works in corporate
affairs with Mars, Incorporated, in McLean.
She enjoys travel and has written several
articles for InTravel online magazine.
Edward Saccio ’69 retired from the U.S.
Navy in 1995 after serving 26 years. He
then began a civilian career with the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement and recently
retired after 10 years of service.
Doris Rauti Clay ’53 has been dedicated
to teaching and coaching for 32 years.
The University of Buffalo retiree and her
husband, Evan ’54, met while attending
Roanoke. The Clays live in Greenwood,
S.C., and have been married for 55 years.
They have two grown daughters and are
very active in sports, church and charitable
organizations. Doris was inducted into the
Roanoke College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1976.
1970s
Jim Ellis ’59, of Ormond Beach, Fla., is
retired after teaching for 42 years. His
seniors’ basketball team has won the Florida
State championship for six consecutive
years and will be playing in the national
tournament in San Francisco.
David Camper ’74 is financial advisor with
Captrust Financial Advisors.
1960s
The Rev. Dr. Donald Armentrout ’61 has
retired as professor of church history and
historical theology, the Charles Quintard
Professor of Dogmatic Theology, and director
of the Advanced Degrees Program at the
University of the South School of Theology
in Sewanee, Tenn. He served 42 years
Mike Bast ’72, a captain with American
Airlines, retired after a 28-year career. He
regularly flew domestic and international
routes to Europe, the Caribbean and South
America. Mike lives in Edgewater, Md.
Ann Huntley-Speare ’74 is administrative
assistant with Stiffler-McGraw & Associates.
She lives in Duncansville, Pa.
Steve Bast ’75 retired from the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs after a 29year career. He was the personnel officer for
many years at the Roanoke regional office.
Laura Garesche Haffenreffer ’76 lives in
St. Louis with her husband, John. They have
been married for 30 years and have three
grown children. Laura enjoys travel, hiking,
biking, reading and volunteering.
Lee Hardin Woody ’79 was elected to
serve as first vice president on the national
executive board of the National Society of
the Washington Family Descendants. She
and her husband, Sam ’70, live in Roanoke.
1980s
Bruce Solomon ’80 was appointed chief
operating officer at Stony Brook University
Hospital. As a health care administrator, he
most recently worked with Harvard Medical
International as a senior consultant and
project director, leading development and
implementation for a 500-bed university
teaching hospital in Dubai. Prior to that, he
was chief operating officer for Cambridge
Health Alliance, assistant vice president
overseeing the Heart Institute for the
Hospital of the Good Samaritan, assistant
vice president for clinical services at Brigham
and Women’s Hospital and executive
director for the Boston Health Care of the
Homeless Program.
Brian Snediker ’82 opened a restaurant,
The Tavern on Park, in Charlotte. The Web
site is http://www.thetavernonpark.com/.
Robert Ziogas ’82 has been named by
Virginia Business Magazine as a legal elite.
David Mater ’83 is program manager for the
Navy’s two 1000-bed hospital ships, USNS
Comfort and USNS Mercy. Both ships are
used extensively for humanitarian missions
in Central and South America, as well as
Southwest Asia. The missions include joint
military medical personnel, as well as nongovernmental agencies. He soon will be
deployed to Djibouti, Africa, where he will
be medical officer in charge. Additionally, he
is serving as the president of Allen Iverson’s
Crossover Foundation and also works with
Sasha Bruce Youthwork in Washington, D.C.
Stuart Sullivan ’87 is executive vice
president and chief development officer
at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He
previously served eight years as senior vice
president for Institutional Advancement at
Temple University.
Tom Field ’88 was awarded the Perry F.
Kendig Award for “Outstanding Literary
Artist” by the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge.
The annual awards ceremony was held at
ALUMNAE REUNITE IN SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
Beth Cross ’94 and Nicole Terrill
’95 have brought the tradition of
volunteerism they learned at Roanoke
College full circle in their work with the
Junior League of Roanoke, Va.
At Roanoke College, they were friends,
Chi Omega sorority sisters and quadmates. Now, Cross and Terrill serve
as president and president-elect,
respectively, of the Roanoke chapter
of the Junior League. The League is
an organization of women dedicated
to promoting volunteerism, improving
local communities through action and
leadership, and developing the potential
of women. “The League is a wonderful way to give
back to the community,” Terrill says.
“After college, Beth and I lost touch,
having moved to different areas. Once we
began working together in the League,
it was as if part of our Roanoke College
experience was coming full circle.”
When Cross joined the League eight
years ago, she found her old friend
Terrill was already a member. Now, the
two spend a lot of time together in their
work as officers of the League.
As president of the League, Cross
“does a little bit of everything.” She oversees all aspects of the
League – everything from organizing
the board of directors meetings
to reviewing all organizations that
apply for financial support from
the League. She works to make
sure the League, with its 130-plus
Roanoke members, accomplishes its
goals for the year and serves
as the League’s public face. Terrill, as president-elect, works to
support Cross. She develops the
League’s strategic plan for the coming year
and serves on several committees
to prepare herself to take over next year
as president. Cross and Terrill talk on the phone and
e-mail every day to discuss their work with
the League. “We begin by getting our work
agendas covered,” Terrill explains, “and
then spill over into children, husbands,
houses, dogs and more. It’s a lot of fun
to reconnect and work with someone I’ve
known for almost 20 years.”
While their positions demand a lot of time,
Cross and Terrill say that the skills they
the Taubman Museum of Art on June 24.
This was the first award ever in the “literary”
classification. The award is named after
Kendig, who served as Roanoke College
president from 1963 to 1975.
alumni
Roanoke College
Christina Smith, Dan Smith, Emily Field and
Tom Field ’88 at the Arts Council of the Blue
Ridge awards ceremony.
Billy W. Hicks ’88, coach at Cave Spring
High School, was named Associated Press
Coach of the Year.
Charles Phillips ’88 has been chosen for
inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best
Lawyers in America.
Annemarie Baker Dickerson ’89 and
her husband, Jim, are happy to announce
that their hotel, the Francis Scott Key
Family Resort in Ocean City, Md., was
listed by TripAdvisor as the #10 family hotel
in the nation.
Ruth Kent Pumo ’89, a seven-year
employee with West Wood in Pewaukee,
Wisc., is customer service coordinator at the
Spa of West Wood. She taught middle school
after graduating from Roanoke.
1990s
Kathy Varney ’91, a retired social worker,
teaches English as a second language to
foreign students at Salem High School,
Andrew Lewis Middle School and G.W. Carver
Elementary. A faithful member of West Salem
Baptist Church, she travels around the world
on mission trips. Her mission assignments
have included work in Romania, South
Africa, Brazil, Jamaica, Hawaii and Vietnam,
her native land.
Jodi Sisler Poff ’93, former principal at Back
Creek Elementary School, currently serves as
principal at Cave Spring Elementary School.
Greg Terrill ’94 and Shannon Blankenship
Reynolds ’01 have recently been named to
the 35-member Roanoke College President’s
Advisory Board. Shannon is the youngest
member ever and one of only six women on
the board. The board members take part in
discussing matters pertaining to the College
and help advise on growth, development
and other issues.
Ennion Williams ’94 lives in southwest
Montana, where he is general manager of
Lone Mountain Ranch. The ranch offers a
wide range of activities, including horseback
riding, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing
and fly-fishing.
James Guthrie ’98 lives in Tucson, Ariz.,
where he is a maintenance officer at Davis
Monthan Air Force Base. Previously, he
was in Air Force Officer Training School at
Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala.
learned at Roanoke College and their
shared experiences have helped them
achieve success in the League.
“Roanoke College is dear to me, and
the opportunity to work so closely with
Nicole as a fellow sorority sister, alumna
and friend has made my presidency all
the more meaningful,” Cross say. “While
we have both changed a bit over the
last 15 or so years, our Roanoke College
background started us off on the right
foot and enhances our work with the
Junior League.”
– Laura Hart ’06
2000s
Chris Hewitt ’00 earned a master’s degree
in educational leadership at Radford
University. He is assistant principal/director
of career and technical education at Floyd
County High School. He and his wife, Sharon
(Huppert) ’99, live in Christiansburg.
Sally McQuatters ’00 is living in Tampa
and is in-flight service manager for World
Airways. She travels around the world
transporting U.S. troops. She recently saw
Phi Mu Sorority sister, Laura Mulhern ’00.
Christopher M. Walters ’00 is financial advisor
with Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., in Roanoke.
Steve A. Baker ’01 is an attorney with Haga
& Rhodes in Christiansburg.
the state. Graham, an attorney with Tallman,
Hudders & Sorrentino, earned his law degree
at Villanova University School of Law. He
served as a staff writer and symposium
editor for the Villanova Law Review.
Mary A. Jorgensen ’01 received her
certification in volunteer administration
(CVA). She also was appointed to the
Governor’s Commission on National and
Community Service.
Joshua Pollak ’02 is living in California,
where he is flying F-18F Super Hornets for
the Navy and eventually will be with a test
squadron near Las Vegas.
Gina Kelly ’01 passed the Principles
and Practice of Engineering Exam and
is a licensed professional engineer
(P.E.) in Virginia. Her area of specialty is
environmental engineering.
Kristen Cangelosi ’03 was recently
deployed to the Middle East, where she was
responsible for 130 Security Forces airmen
ensuring air base defense in support of
Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
After her deployment, she returned to the
United Kingdom, where she was operations
officer providing law enforcement. She
earned Company Grade Officer of the
Year honors from her unit. She is currently
located in Arizona, where she is a staff
officer for headquarters, 12th Air Force, Force
Protection Directorate, responsible
for overseeing protection and security
activities for more than 700 personnel
deployed throughout the Caribbean, Central
and South America.
alumni
Daniel McNamara ’01 teaches math and
theater at Colonial Beach High School
and has been named Teacher of the Year
twice in seven years. Also, he is part of the
leadership team for the Governor’s School
of Humanities and Visual and Performing
Arts. His students have nominated him as an
outstanding educator for the past two years.
S. Graham
Simmons, III ’01
has been named a
Pennsylvania “Rising
Star” in the field
of business and
litigation law for
2008 by Philadelphia
Magazine and Law
& Politics. To be
named to the list,
candidates must
be either 40 years old or younger or in law
practice for 10 years or less. The list includes
no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in
Karl Getschel ’03 is working on his M.B.A.
from the Mason School of Business at
William and Mary in Williamsburg. His wife,
Victoria (Bubb) ’03, is employed by
SunTrust Bank in Williamsburg.
Lisa Hart Pedigo ’03 is employed by the
accounting department at Norfolk Southern.
She is a CPA.
Michael Bowman ’04 is an accountant
with Plastic Fabricating. He and his wife live
in Roanoke.
MAROONS RECONNECT
AT ODAC RIVAL
The opportunity to reconnect has taken on a
whole new meaning for four friends from the
classes of 1994 and 1995. Hilliary and Lisa Scott
and Charley and Bethany Butcher have been
friends since they were students in the Roanoke
College basketball family.
Anyone following Roanoke College athletics
knows that Hilliary has been overseas playing
basketball and coaching at Penn State. Recently,
when the head men’s basketball coaching
position at Lynchburg College became available,
the Scotts took the opportunity to return closer
to home. Hilliary grew up in Lynchburg, and
Lisa’s family is from nearby Charleston, WV. The chance to be near family and
friends was irresistible; when Hilliary was offered the job, he took it.
This is where Charley and Bethany Butcher re-enter the picture. Charley is an
assistant coach at Lynchburg College and a teacher at EC Glass High School.
Bethany is from the Lynchburg area and was an elementary school classmate
of Hilliary’s. One of the most attractive aspects of the job for Hilliary was the
chance to work with Charley. The two had several conversations prior to Hilliary’s
acceptance of the job, and Charley’s agreement to remain on staff was something
on which Hilliary insisted. Hilliary notes how enticing the prospect of working with
Charley was and how much excitement Charley brings to the program.
“We make a good coaching team and each know what the other is thinking,”
Charley says. “We have had 19 years to get to know each other, and we trust
each other.”
Similarly, Hilliary feels that their longtime friendship has brought something very
important to their work as coaches. “It’s a big deal in the coaching business to
have someone you can say anything to,” he says. “Charley is very knowledgeable,
and we can bounce ideas off of each other and not worry about stepping on each
other’s toes.”
Hilliary and Charley will both tell you that their days at Roanoke College prepared
them well for their careers. The relationship building, interpersonal skills,
community exposure, work ethic and dedication that are hallmarks of Page Moir’s
basketball program are all aspects of their lives today.
These shared experiences extend far beyond the basketball court at Lynchburg
College. Lisa Scott and Bethany Butcher are also enjoying being reunited with old
friends. Their children play together, and they spend a great deal of time together
watching games. Each lady feels that the best part is watching her husband doing
the job he loves with a good friend. “Hilliary and Charley have come full circle,”
Lisa says, “from basketball in college to basketball now, but as dads and adults.”
“Seeing Charley and Hilliary together is the best,” Bethany says, “I often find
myself saying that they are having too much fun! Roanoke not only gave us an
education, but great friends who make life good!”
It doesn’t get much better than that.
– Beth Cross ’94
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Joe Johnson
Considers Roanoke
to Be One of the
Best Schools in
the Country
A Roanoke College education prepares one
for a myriad of careers and experiences. That
statement has never been more accurate
than in the case of Joe Johnson ’41. Born
and raised in Clifton Forge, Virginia, Johnson
enrolled in the pre-med program at Roanoke College in the fall of 1937, with
the goal of becoming a respected physician in the tradition of those in his
hometown. He played football and participated in a boxing “club” team. Among
his fondest memories are playing for assistant football coach Buddy Hackman
and developing a friendship with him.
In the summer of 1938, Johnson enrolled in a class that would literally shape
the rest of his life. This class from the Civil Aeronautics Administration (now
the FAA) was offered to students and provided three hours of college credit
and 35 hours of flying time. By the end, students earned a pilot’s license for
light aircraft. Johnson says he always wanted to fly, but it was never a career
consideration for him.
Shortly thereafter, Johnson transferred to the University of Virginia in hopes
of attending medical school there. An ad from the U.S. Army appeared in the
local paper, seeking male college students to enter the Army Air Corp as flying
cadets, with the goal of finishing the training course as a second lieutenant
in the Army Air Corp. A fellow student and friend from the College convinced
Johnson to go that day, and, ironically, his friend didn’t pass the entrance exam
due to a vision problem. After his friend attempted the Navy entrance exam with
the same result, Johnson entered military service without him. For the next 30 years, Johnson’s military career would take him around the
world many times over. He flew bombing missions over Utah Beach in advance
of the ground troops on D-Day in 1944. In a memoir of his early life and military
service, Looking Back in the Rearview Mirror, Joe recounts that the airmen had
“grandstand seats to the greatest land assault the world has ever known.” That
same day, he flew the “most devastating mission of [his] entire military career.”
Johnson says his biggest regret about that day was that he didn’t have a camera
to capture those historic events from his airplane. Johnson has served at United
States military bases all over the world, fought in World War II, Korea, and
Vietnam, received numerous medals, and worked at the Pentagon for several
years. Asked today what one thing he’d still like to do, Johnson says he wants
permission to take a ride in an F-22 fighter jet! Johnson stays active today, serving on the board of directors at a local bank
and spending time with his two daughters. He still remembers fondly living
in third Sections at Roanoke College and being a brother in the Kappa Alpha
fraternity. “I knew everybody, and I loved the people,” he says from his position
in a rocking chair on the porch at his retirement community, looking out over
the quiet mountain scenery. Johnson says that Roanoke is one of the best
colleges in the country. He says it with simplicity and conviction. Coming from
someone with such a decorated military career and colorful background, he
must be right.
– Beth Cross ’94
Pete Hughes ’04 joined the Peace Corps
and is economic advisor in Salinas Grandes,
Nicaragua. In addition, he is responsible for
several projects and has started an artisan
group making jewelry and picture frames
with local natural products.
Emma Jones ’06 completed her service in
the Peace Corps. For over two years, she
was a health education volunteer in Katesh
Town, Tanzania. Her work involved HIV/AIDS
education in primary and secondary schools,
as well as tribal villages.
Scott Rosenblum ’05 ran in the 2008 New
York City Marathon.
Allyson Ridgway ’07 teaches in the
Social Studies Department at Franklin County
High School.
Garrett Cosenza ’06, who completed premed studies at Roanoke, has graduated
from Fresno State University with a master’s
degree in the science of winemaking. After
spending a summer internship with Frederick
Cellars in Maryland, he is now employed
there as a winemaker and is passionate
about his new vocation.
David M. Gritte ’06 is employed by U.S.
Customs and Dulles Airport.
Gladys Hernandez ’06
took the oath of U.S.
citizenship on May 15,
2009. She is pursuing
a master’s degree in
clinical laboratory
sciences at Medical
College of Virginia.
Shane Spikes ’07 has been appointed
to the board of directors for Virginia
Automatic Merchandising Association,
Inc. He is employed by Deli-Matic Food &
Vending Service.
Rose Stephens-Booker ’08 was a
volunteer at the presidential inauguration’s
opening ceremony concert and met
many political figures, singers and national
news personnel.
Krista Grega ’08 is assistant manager
with Island Outfitters, a clothing shop in
Fairfield, Conn.
Nathan Sotis ’08 operates his own
restaurant, “Nate’s,” at Front Beach located
in Rockport, Mass.
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Holly Sullivan ’96
married Josh Emmons in
Laguna Beach, Calif., on
Aug. 16, 2008. Roanoke
alums in attendance were
Kate Quigley ’96 and
Andy ’95 and Chrissy
O’Connor Alcarese ’96.
The newlyweds live in San
Clemente, Calif. Holly often
sees Meghan Carr ’96,
who lives in San Diego.
Sullivan ’96–Emmons wedding
Cain ’01–Bodick ’03 wedding
Jerry Cain ’01 and Jill Bodick ’03 were married Aug.
30, 2008, in Darien, Conn. Bridesmaids included Alana
Chambers ’03, Elizabeth Langel ’03 and Leslie Weipert
’03. Serving as groomsmen were Jared Yule ’01, Josh
Brown ’01, Steve Laverty ’02, Jeb Burrows ’02 and Shaun
Ferguson ’00. Other alumni celebrating with the couple were
Lindsay Arenson ’03, Sarah Ramian ’03, Crissy Brase
’03, Lexi Miller ’03, Jen Meegan ’03, Ben Murrow ’05,
Carter Wornom ’01, Charles Torrence ’01, Evan Kaplow
’99, Kevin Coutant ’99, CeCe White Coutant ’00, Tony
O’Donnell ’99, Dave Rychalsky ’99 and Brooks Canty ’02.
Jerry works at Crossroad Capital in institutional investment
sales, and Jill works at First Reserve Corporation. The couple
resides in New Canaan, Conn.
Roffe ’03–Hickam ’03 wedding
Peter Roffe ’03 and Jessica Hickam ’03 joined hands
in marriage on Sept. 13, 2008, at Paradise Point Resort
in San Diego. Liz Hickam ’03 and Amy Cline ’03 were
bridesmaids. Other alumni celebrating were Meredith
Ashwell ’03, India Long ’04, Margaret Holyer ’04, Dave
Brod ’04, Kim Green ’04 and Megan Coleman ’05. The
Roffes live in La Jolla, Calif.
Stelzel ’05–Winterer wedding
Jason McLain ’03, Scott McClelland ’03, Kelly Valoris
’03, Anna Waggener ’05, Alison Hurdle ’02 and Aimee
Yost Connors ’05. Gretchen is a museum specialist at the
National Museum of the Marine Corps. Joe, an alumnus of
Virginia Tech, is a transportation planner. The couple resides
in Alexandria.
Powell ’04–Pence wedding
Serena Powell ’04 married Dirck Pence on May 31, 2008, in
Natural Bridge. Alumni well-wishers included Jessica Young
’07, Ryan Hite ’03, Heather Stultz Fields ’04, Jason Bunn
’03, Kate Magee ’04, Holly Bunn ’06, Jessica Hickman
Harman ’04, Amanda Hammond ’04 and Mary Thomas
’04. The Pences live in Harrisonburg where Serena works in
the Community Development Office of Rockingham County.
Mary Johnson ’01 and Matt Davis celebrated an August
2008 wedding. Mary is a clerk for Judge Robert B. King on the
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Charleston, W.Va. Matt is an
alumnus of Emory & Henry College.
Jessica L. Mullins ’02 and John B. Robertson, Jr., exchanged
wedding vows Aug. 2, 2008, at College Lutheran Church.
Sarah Teitt ’02 was a bridesmaid. The newlyweds reside in
Roanoke.
Flora ’03–Evans wedding
Tracie Flora ’03 was married to Brad Evans on July 4, 2008,
in Roanoke. Classmates attending the wedding were Lisa
Sumner, Lisa Newhall, Jaime Jackson, Amanda Sherrod and
Miranda Jolicoeur.
alumni
Marriages
Spencer ’04–Morgan ’04 wedding
Matthew Spencer ’04 and Rachel Morgan ’04 pledged
wedding vows to each other on May 31, 2008, in Baltimore.
Attending the ceremony were Sarah Fariss Wilkes ’04,
Anne Knarr ’04, Toshia Najar Curfiss ’04, T.J. Piggot
’05, Andrew Bonham ’06, Nick Slijepcevic ’04, John
Anthony ’03, Nate Acuna ’06, Trevor Wilkes ’00, JoAnn
Bennett Kwotko ’05, Tim Kwotko ’02, Matt Bonham ’03,
Alexandra Appenfelder Anthony ’06 and Clark Mollenhoff
’04. The Spencers live in Roanoke.
Gretchen L. Stelzel ’05 and Joseph A. Winterer were
married Aug. 16, 2008, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
in Roanoke. Alumni in attendance included Ann Stelzel
Richerson ’02, Whitney Bonham ’05, Teresa Wholley
’04, Kealy Wilson ’05, Julia Devier-Scott ’06, Shelley
Smith ’07, Jimmy Winterer ’06, James Richerson ’03,
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Matthew G. Cleveland ’06 married Jenna L. Zamesnik ’05
in Boones Mill, on Aug. 2, 2008. Zizi Hamed Henderson ’05
was the maid of honor and Ryan Blackwell ’03 was one of
the groomsmen. Patrick Fitzgibbon ’05 provided classical
guitar music. Both bride and groom spent two years in
Istanbul, where they taught English.
Megan N. Walker ’06 exchanged wedding vows with Jens
W. Schwarte on Oct. 18, 2008, in Alexandria. Megan is senior
auditor with Kearney & Company. Jens graduated from
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and
is a commercial airline pilot with U.S. Airways Express.
Jessica N. Carter ’07
and Colin H. Hudson
(shown right) joined
hands in marriage on
March 7, 2009. Their
daughter, Ashlin, was
flower girl. Jessica is
employed by Salem
Family YMCA, and Colin is
an employee of the city
of Salem.
Yvette Hodgson ’07 became the wife of Jeff Journey during
a May 2009 ceremony held in Warrenton. The couple lives
in Alexandria.
Richard Muterspaugh ’08 and Erin Ruitenberg ’08
celebrated their marriage on Jan. 3, 2009. They live in
Roanoke.
Natalie M. Krause ’09 and Jordan A. Karnes celebrated their
wedding day May 3, 2009, in Roanoke. The newlyweds live in
Clifton Forge.
New Maroons
David Crummitt
’84 and his wife,
Christine, are
proud parents of
Katie Phyllis, who
was born March 1,
2008. Conner, 4,
was on hand to
welcome his new
sister home.
David Keenan ’87 and his wife, Lesley
Carmichael, welcomed Beatrice Ann, who
arrived April 5, 2009. Dave and his wife live
in Columbus, Ohio, where Dave is managing
counsel at Nationwide Insurance’s corporate
headquarters.
Katie Phyllis Crummitt
Bobby Berger ’85 and his wife were
blessed with the arrival of Michael William
on April 8, 2009.
Monique Hengst Bell ’90 gave birth
to Edward “Wyatt” on Oct. 9, 2008, in
Lynchburg. Wyatt’s big sister is Kassidy.
The family resides in Lynchburg.
Robert Slaughter ’92 and his wife, Amy,
proudly announce the arrival of Robert
Claiborne, born March 9, 2009. Audrey
Marie, 2, was on hand to welcome her new
brother home.
Matthew Walsh ’98 and his wife, Danielle,
are proud parents of Benjamin Alexander,
who was born May 14, 2008. Ben and his
brother, Shane Ryan, 4, are excited to be
future Maroons.
Kristi Garren Snow ’94 and her husband,
Michael, happily announce the birth of their son,
Isaac Richard, who arrived April 8, 2009. Proud
grandparents are Ken ’62 and Sheila Garren.
Graham ’01 and Shelby Daub Simmons
’00 are happy to announce the Aug. 18,
2008, birth of Teighan Anne. Teighan has
two siblings, Spencer and Rylee.
Mara, Ken and Harrison William Gredick
Ken ’98 and Mara Mokal Gredick ’00 are
proud parents of Harrison William. Their son
was born March 3, 2009.
alumni
Tilda Vas Rajagopalan
Emily Umberger ’94 and her husband,
Pradeep Rajagopalan welcomed Tilda Vas
Rajagopalan to their family on Feb. 24, 2009.
Boyce Ashwell, Jr., ’96 and his wife
delighted in the August 24, 2008, birth of
their second child, Brynn Elizabeth. The
family lives in Roanoke.
Pamela Dize Bright ’96 and her husband,
Wayne, are thrilled to announce the birth of
their first child, Morgan Onjelique. Morgan
arrived Sept. 3, 2008.
Luke William Phillips
Fred ’98 and Alison Lane Phillips ’01
introduced Luke William to family and
friends on Feb. 1, 2008. The family resides
in Yorktown.
In Memoriam
Karen A. Adkisson, retired biology professor at Roanoke, died March 10, 2009,
in Blacksburg. She taught many different courses in biology, but specialized in
genetics. Prof. Adkisson earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Mount
Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass., and her Ph.D. in zoology (genetics) from
the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She was a devoted homemaker, wife and
mother and enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing and gardening. She also loved to
hike and cross-country ski in Colorado, where her ancestors were pioneer settlers.
Noble G. Marshall Sr., ’35 passed away March 20, 2009, in Roanoke. He was
97 years old. During his college career, he was a member of Kappa Alpha
fraternity, president of the student body and a member of the Blue Key honorary
scholastic fraternity. He also was listed in Who’s Who Among College Students.
Marshall held a master’s degree from the University of Virginia and taught
there for several years. He worked for the Appalachian Power Company for
over 40 years. Marshall was an active member of the Kiwanis, president of the
Business Men’s Club, chairman of both the Salvation Army Boys Club and the
Recreation Department of the Chamber of Commerce. He served as president
of the Roanoke College Alumni Executive Council and was national chairman
of the Honor Guard Advisory Committee. In 1995, Marshall was the recipient of
the Roanoke College Distinguished Service Medal, given in recognition for his
service to the College, his community and profession. He was an avid golfer, a
fisherman, playwright, public speaker and banjo player.
Manis Shapiro ’30, of Roanoke, died Dec.
4, 2008. He was 99 years old. Shapiro was
owner and operator of Sam’s on the Market
and a member of Temple Emanuel.
Madaline Marshall Bunn ’34 died in
Troutville, on April 11, 2009. She was among
the first class of coeds at Roanoke College,
and enjoyed her courses in English, Bible
and biology. She graduated with majors
in English and physical education. Bunn
taught for 28 years, serving Troutville, Lord
Botetourt and James River High Schools.
During her career, she also served as a
librarian and coach for a three-time state
championship debate team. Bunn was active
at Mill Creek Baptist Church, where she
taught Sunday School for over 50 years, and
was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an
honor society for retired female educators.
Lewis P. Thomas ’37, a World War II
veteran, died March 5, 2009. He was 92. He
retired as chairman of the board at Bank
of Virginia Roanoke Valley, where he also
was in charge of supervision of all banking
functions in the mid-state region. He also
served as director and secretary-treasurer
of Thomas Brothers, Inc., Salem Ready Mix
Concrete, Inc., and Salem Foundations,
Inc. He was a board member of several
community organizations and held office in
numerous civic and interest groups. He was
predeceased by his wife, Minnie King Bass
Thomas ’40.
Daniel L. Barnett, Jr., ’39 passed away Dec.
18, 2008, in Wytheville. He was in business
with the Barnett Funeral Home for over 60
years. He was a World War II veteran and
avid Civil War and Wythe County historian.
Barnett was a lifelong member of St. John’s
Episcopal Church, where he served for over
20 years as treasurer and vestryman. He
was past president of the Virginia Funeral
Directors Association and served on the
Town Council of Wytheville.
Mason Miller, Jr., ’39, a World War II
Navy veteran, passed away Dec. 9, 2008,
in Roanoke. He was credit manager of the
Roanoke branches of the Noland Company
and served three times as president of
the Roanoke Association of Credit Men.
Miller worked on many community boards,
including the Better Business Bureau,
Roanoke Merchants Association and the
Board of Governors of the Jefferson Club.
He was a 50-year member of the Kiwanis
Club of the Roanoke Valley.
Richard N. Stillman ’39, World War II
veteran and longtime executive with the
Stauffer Chemical Corporation, died
Dec. 25, 2008. Stillman was a CPA and
author of The Strategy of Investment.
Bernard B. Bishop ’40, of Roanoke, died
March 19, 2009. He was retired from Reliance
Universal, Inc., formerly Southern Varnish
Corporation. He enjoyed dancing and was a
charter member of the 200 Club.
Sophia Inez Treadway
David M. Treadway ’99 and his wife,
Elizabeth, announce their new daughter,
Sophia Inez Treadway, born Dec. 10 , 2008.
She was 21 inches long and weighed
7 pounds 9 ounces. In addition, David
graduated from the University of Dayton
law school in May and passed the Ohio Bar
in October.
Elizabeth Thacker Fletchall ’00 and
her husband, Zack, are first-time parents
with the October 6, 2008, birth of William
Andrew.
Tyler Richard Shannon
Trevor ’04 and Jennifer Jennings Shannon
’04 are excited to announce the April 19,
2009, birth of Tyler Richard.
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Jeanne Peery Becker ’44, former Roanoke College librarian, passed away May
12, 2009, in Roanoke. Roanoke College was in her blood at birth since her
father, Dr. George G. Peery (1905), was a biology professor at Roanoke for 53
years and acting president for one year. During Becker’s 36-year career with the
College, she moved the Library twice: in 1962 from Bittle Memorial to the new
Library with “Operation Bookswitch,” and again in 1989 when that library was
emptied for renovation and the staff went to the Courthouse (now West Hall)
with the books split between the Courthouse and the ground floor of Bowman
Hall. Becker held a Master of Library Science degree from the University of North
Carolina. She was an active member and organist at Lawrence Memorial United
Methodist Church in Bent Mountain and sang with the church choir, Caroloa
Chorus, Thursday Morning Music Club Chorus and Sing Along Ladies. Becker was
preceded in death by her parents and brothers George ’40 and Richard ’40. She
is survived by a daughter and stepson. Memorial contributions may be made to
the George G. Peery-Edward G. Butts Scholarship at Roanoke College.
Maurice M. Kessler ’41 died in Roanoke, on
Dec. 29, 2008. He was a World War II veteran
and retired as a lieutenant colonel from
the U.S. Army Reserve. He worked with the
U.S. Postal Service and, upon his retirement
in 1973, earned an M.B.A. from Lynchburg
College. He then started a career with the
Department of Social Services in Botetourt
County and retired as eligibility supervisor
at the age of 79. Kessler was active in the
Rotary Club, where he served a term as
president and was also named a Paul Harris
Fellow. He enjoyed woodworking.
Carroll Wood, Jr., ’41 died March 15, 2009.
Dr. Wood was a professor at Harvard.
Robert H. Anderson, Jr., ’42, of Norfolk,
passed away April 16, 2009. As a Roanoke
student, he was elected president of his
freshman, sophomore, junior and senior
classes, as well as president of Kappa Alpha
fraternity. After graduating from Roanoke,
he joined the U.S. Navy. As a lieutenant
and skipper of a landing craft vehicle,
Anderson was responsible for several boats
and their troops. On D-Day, a passenger
among the troops, war correspondent
Ernest Hemingway, was so impressed with
Lt. Anderson’s brave acts on that historic
day that he recommended him for the
Navy Cross. Anderson earned a Bachelor
of Divinity degree from the Lutheran
Theological Seminary of Philadelphia in
1950 and continued his theological studies
at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
After receiving his law degree from the
University of Virginia School of Law, he
commenced his legal career with the Norfolk
City Attorney’s Office. He went on to the
Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and
then became a partner in a private law firm.
Anderson served on the Virginia State Bar
Board of Governors and was a longtime active
member of First Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Anderson was predeceased by his father,
R. Homer Anderson, Sr., ’10. His brother,
W. Edward Anderson ’50, survives him.
Louis J. Camarra ’42, a U.S. Navy veteran of
World War II, passed away March 14, 2009, in
Warwick, Mass. Because of his philanthropies
during the war, he was named a knight and
received the Order of the Crown of Italy.
Camarra was vice president with the Norton
Company for four decades. He held an M.B.A.
from the Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania.
Robert B. Decker ’42, a U.S. Army airman
during World War II, died May 21, 2009, in
Brookfield, Vt. Decker held a master’s degree
in commercial banking from Rutgers University.
He enjoyed a 35-year banking career, working
30 of those years with Marine Midland Trust
Company of New York and retiring as chief
financial officer, then five years with Chase
Manhattan Bank. He devoted leisure time to
stamp and coin collecting, as well as model
railroading.
W. Doug Kidd ’42, a B-17 bomber pilot
during World War II, passed away Jan.
31, 2009. Kidd’s career was spent in the
automobile business in the Roanoke Valley.
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Fraim
Kidd ’49. Survivors include his son, David
Kidd ’71.
Robert E. Sink ’42 died Feb. 18, 2009, in
Lakeland, Fla. He was a World War II veteran
of the U.S. Navy, stationed in the Pacific
Theatre and China. He held a Master of
Education degree from the University of
Virginia and started out teaching chemistry
and physics at Jefferson High School. He
retired as an industrial engineer for Factory
Mutual Engineering, after a 29-year career.
James E. Snidow ’42, of Princeton, W.Va.,
died May 9, 2009. A veteran of the U.S. Army
Signal Corps Division, he eventually went into
the neon sign business and later built Snidow
and Company into a commercial construction
and development business, which he
operated until his retirement. He was also
co-owner of the Princeton Shopping Center
for many years. He was a member of the local
Chamber of Commerce and Rotary.
Helen Mason Hale ’43, of Vinton, passed
away March 9, 2009. She met her husband,
Leonard ’43, when they were both students
at Roanoke, and they had been married 65
years before her death. A teacher at William
Byrd Middle School for over 30 years, she
taught English, physical education and math.
Hale was a member of Thrasher Memorial
Methodist Church and an avid golfer.
Edward Roth ’43 died August 2008, in
Kingsport, Tenn.
Edward J. Davis ’44 passed away Nov. 8, 2008,
in Clearwater, Fla. While a student at Roanoke,
he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Elizabeth Bowen Richardson ’44 passed
away Dec. 9, 2008, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. After
graduating from Roanoke, she began her
career with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
and retired as administrative assistant to the
director.
John C. Withers ’44, of Massanutten, died
Jan. 29, 2009. He was an Air Force veteran
of World War II and received the Distinguished
Flying Cross Air Medal with seven oak leaf
clusters. Withers owned and operated HiMeadows Gardens and raised horses and cattle.
Evelyn Smith Carper ’45, died April 27,
2009, in Virginia Beach. She started out
writing for The Roanoke Times, then began
teaching. She taught fourth and fifth grades
in the Virginia Beach Public School system
until her retirement in 1981.
Robert C. Hartman, Sr., ’45, a Marine during
World War II, died Jan. 14, 2009, in Roanoke.
After a long career with New Jersey Bell
Telephone, he retired to Roanoke and was
a member of St. John Lutheran Church. His
survivors include a son, David Hartman ’71.
Josephine Patterson Willett ’48, of
Roanoke County, passed away Dec. 29,
2008. She was a faithful member of Haran
Baptist Church for over 60 years.
Frances Leon Carter ’49 died Feb. 23,
2009. She served as a missionary with the
Pentecostal Holiness Church for 34 years in
India. Returning to the States, her ministry
included visiting the sick and shut-ins, and
teaching a weekly Bible study. Survivors
include her sisters, Reva Kesling ’47 and
June Carter Canavesio ’51.
James G. Miller ’49, of Falls Church, passed
away July 16, 2008.
Nancy Phipps Smith ’49 died in Sparta,
N.C., on May 15, 2009. She spent her career
in the teaching profession and was a lifelong
advocate for the environment, civil rights
and social justice. She is survived by four
daughters, including Marianne L. Smith ’83.
Joseph C. Charlton, Sr., ’50 died Jan. 11,
2009, in Salem. He served in the U.S. Air
Force from 1943 until 1969. He then launched
a second career with the U.S. Postal Service
and retired in 1988.
Lucy Humphreys George ’50 died in
Richmond, on February 22, 2009. Her
career began as an educator, and she spent
many years teaching elementary school in
Richmond. She retired from Maxxim Medical
in 2003.
Edith Johnston Routten ’45 died Jan. 4,
2009, in Columbia, S.C. She was a member of
Union United Methodist Church in Irmo, S.C.
Marie Sweeney Harrison ’50 passed away
in Roanoke, on March 23, 2009. She began
her career in social work with the Roanoke
County Department of Social Services and
later became a hearing officer with the
Virginia Department of Social Services.
She retired in 1987. Harrison was an avid
gardener and owned Harrison’s Christmas
Tree Farm.
Vera Clodfelter Baker ’46 died Nov.
24, 2008. Her survivors include a son,
Kevin Baker ’82, professor of business
administration and economics at Roanoke.
Edward W. Irving, Jr., ’50, a World War II
veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died
Feb. 27, 2009, in Roanoke. He was a retiree
of General Electric.
William D. Shufflebarger ’46, a World
War II veteran in the 8th Army in England,
passed away Feb. 11, 2009. He retired from
the U.S. Postal Service in 1984 and enjoyed
volunteer activities with Mended Hearts and
teaching hunter education. He was an avid
outdoorsman and sportsman.
Roscoe V. Alexander ’51, a veteran of
the U.S. Army, passed away May 16, 2009,
in Harrisonburg. He was president of his
church council, as well as a Sunday school
and vacation Bible school teacher. Until his
retirement, he was a contract administrator
with the Virginia Department of Transportation.
He also was an independent tax preparer
and a Little League football official.
Robert S. Coney, Jr., ’48 passed away
March 14, 2009, in Winchester, Ky. A veteran
of World War II, he also was a Naval reservist,
serving as Commander of the Seabees
in Lexington. He retired from the Navy in
1975. As a civilian, he was an engineer
with Winchester Sylvania. Coney earned a
master’s degree from Virginia Tech. He is
survived by his wife, Paula Fay Coney ’50
and four sons, including Robert Coney, III, ’75.
John W. Slayton ’48 died Dec. 4, 2008,
in Salem. He was 90 years old. A World War II
veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, he retired
from the Air Force in 1964 as chief master
sergeant. As a civilian, he taught English
at both Patrick Henry and Jefferson High
Schools.
William C. King, Jr., ’51, World War II veteran,
civic leader and longtime attorney, died Dec.
14, 2008, in Roanoke. He earned his law
degree from Washington and Lee University.
King was past president of the Roanoke Bar
Association, a commissioner on the Board of
the Redevelopment and Housing Authority, a
member of the Roanoke City Library Board and
of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Joan Judycki Butt ’52 passed away Nov.
28, 2008. She was a dedicated first-grade
teacher at St. Thomas More Catholic School
in Baton Rouge and retired after 36 years
of teaching. She enjoyed reading and was
active in a book club, bridge club and
Scripture study.
Capt. Clyde L. Fulcher ’52, of Lady’s Island,
S.C., died May 17, 2009. He was a graduate
of the Medical University of Virginia and
completed his postgraduate studies and
residency at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He
retired from the U.S. Navy after 31 years of
service and earned the Bronze Star during
his tour in Vietnam. Dr. Fulcher also worked
seven years as the resident oral surgeon at
Catawba Hospital.
Raymond S. Wilck, Jr., ’52 died April 7, 2008.
Louisa Satchwell Batman ’54 passed
away Nov. 27, 2008, in Williamsburg. She
graduated from Medical College of Virginia
and practiced obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Batman was a member of the American
College of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
American Medical Association and the
Delaware Medical Society. She enjoyed
quilting and appliqué. She was a member of
St. Stephen Lutheran Church. Her survivors
include her husband of 51 years, the Rev.
Richard Batman ’54.
James R. Beaver ’55, owner and pharmacist
at the Dublin Pharmacy, passed away March
16, 2009.
Thurston R. Friar, Sr., ’56, a U.S. Navy Air
Force veteran of World War II, passed away
May 14, 2009, in Roanoke. He retired from
Stauffer Chemical Company in Gallipolis
Ferry, W.Va. Friar was a member of the Point
Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary
and the Pleasant Valley Hospital Board of
Trustees.
Raymond Y. Lucas, II, ’56 died Jan. 27, 2009.
Bill H. Stafford Sr., ’56, a Korean War
veteran, died March 27, 2009, in Bedford. He
started his career with the GE Drive Division
in Salem before opening Stafford Insurance
Agency and Real Estate Office. After his
retirement, he opened a small landscape
business and then a barber shop. A devout
Christian, Stafford was active in the Gideons
for over 40 years.
The Rev. Vernon V. Jennings ’57, a World
War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, went to be
with his Lord on Jan. 19, 2009. He worked
as a machinist for the Norfolk & Western
Railway and was an early pastor of Pleasant
Hill Baptist Church. He also worked with the
Virginia Probation and Parole Board. Rev.
Jennings served as a bivocational pastor for
many local churches in the Valley Association
of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Robert G. Nilson ’57, of The Villages, Fla.,
died Nov. 2, 2008. He was a primary patent
examiner with the U.S. Patent Office for
over 40 years. During his leisure time, he
enjoyed boating.
Charles A. Patsell Sr., ’58, a U.S. Air Force
veteran, died April 1, 2009, in Lawrenceville.
He was a dedicated educator, having served
in Roanoke and Bedford County Schools and
retiring from Brunswick County Schools. Patsell
was active in the United Methodist Church, and
was an avid gardener, reader, and woodworker.
He held a master’s degree from the University
of Virginia and was pursuing a doctoral degree
in special education.
Howard R. Edwards, Jr., ’59, of Roanoke,
died Jan. 18, 2009. He served in the U.S.
Army during World War II and was a longtime
active member of Green Ridge Baptist
Church. He retired as a postal inspector with
36 years’ service with the U.S. Postal Service.
He enjoyed music and played several
instruments.
Francis D. Craddock, III, ’61 died Jan. 13,
2009, in Lynchburg. He started his career
as an educator, then began a new career
in antiques. A published poet, his hobbies
involved the arts.
Donald A. Jarrett, Sr., ’61, owner of J &
J Autoville, passed away Jan. 30, 2009, in
Roanoke. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having
served in the 11th Airborne Division.
Richard S. Leftwich, Jr., ’62, of Roanoke,
died April 24, 2009. He was a veteran of the
U.S. Marines and owned and operated a coin
and jewelry business.
Joan Bennett Latimer ’64, of Raleigh, N.C.,
died Feb. 15, 2009. She held a master’s
degree from Virginia Commonwealth
University and began her career as a
teacher, finishing as a high school guidance
counselor at James River High School in
Midlothian. She enjoyed tennis and walking
the beach.
Margaret Atkins Snidow ’66, of Bradenton,
Fla., passed away Jan. 30, 2009. She served
as residency coordinator with the Carilion
Family Practice Residency Program until her
retirement in 2005. Snidow was a member,
presenter and officer in several professional
organizations and was a avid amateur artist.
She is survived by her husband, James
Snidow, Jr., ’68.
alumni
The Rev. Dr. William E. Kinser ’48, veteran of
the U.S. Army Air Corps, died March 29, 2009,
in Roanoke. He received both his Master and
Doctor of Divinity degrees from the Lutheran
Theological Southern Seminary, and was
ordained by the United Lutheran Church of
America. As a mission developer, “Pastor
Bill” organized and served at Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church in Martinsville and St. Luke
Lutheran Church in Richmond. He served in
Richmond until his retirement in 1988, then
moved to Roanoke, where he continued as a
supply minister and interim pastor in several
area churches. Pastor Bill was active in the
Virginia Synod, and also served as Synod Convention chaplain, delegate to
the National Convention and was a member of the Board of Trustees of the
Lutheran Southern Seminary. As a volunteer for the American Lung Association,
he received the Douglas Southall Freeman Award. In 1988, he was the recipient
of the Roanoke College Medal of Honor. Pastor Bill was a distinguished church
leader, but friends will also remember him for his quick wit and his passion
for woodcarving and storytelling. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Ernestine
Walker Kinser ’45, daughters Rebecca Kinser Davis ’76 and Mary Kinser Vagts
’73, and brother, Theodore Kinser ’50.
Joyce Orr Elliott ’52 died Jan. 19, 2009,
in Florida. She worked as a claims clerk
with the Social Security Administration and
assisted her husband in his law offices and
at their Sea Oats Beach Motel. She was a
member of the Junior Service League and
Oceanside Country Club. An avid gourmet
cook, Elliott enjoyed entertaining family and
friends. She is survived by her husband,
Philip Elliott, Jr., ’51.
Jan E. Schmidt ’69 died suddenly Jan.
5, 2008, in Santa Maria, Calif. She held a
master’s degree in public administration
from the University of South Alabama.
George R. Mellon, Jr., ’74 died suddenly on
Nov. 20, 2008, in Washington, D.C. He was
a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had been
employed by Intelsat Corporation. Mellon
resided in Fort Belvoir.
Joseph D. King ’76 passed away April 26,
2009, in Virginia Beach. He was a computer
analyst with the Department of Defense,
Naval Station Norfolk. An avid sports fan,
he played basketball with several area
groups during his leisure and also attended
Washington Redskin’s home games.
Katherine G. Nance ’81 died in Salem,
on May 20, 2009. She served 20 years as
a lab technician, then worked as a medical
technologist with Lewis-Gale Hospital.
She enjoyed folk music and was devoted
to animals.
Nancy DeVasher Wilson ’86, of Richmond,
passed away Dec. 13, 2008. She spent many
years working to enhance the lives of those
with special needs.
Peter C. Connolly ’88, senior vice president
of CB Richard Ellis Group Inc., passed away
May 1, 2009, in Washington, D.C. He served
on the board of the Washington Middle
School for Girls. In addition, Connolly was
a member of Holy Trinity Parish, the John
Carroll Society, the Metropolitan Club and
Chevy Chase Club.
Thomas D. Coffin ’94 died suddenly on
Jan. 1, 2009. He was a resident of Alpharetta,
Ga., where he was an active member of
the Roswell Presbyterian Church. His career
was focused in information technology.
Most recently, he was a contract Web
developer and in the process of starting
his own business. He is survived by his wife,
Elizabeth Soper Coffin ’95, and
two children.
Melissa McCague ’95 died March 9, 2009,
in Pittsburgh. She was employed by MetLife
at the time of her death.
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Oct. 8 Roanoke Valley Roanoke Country Club, Roanoke, hosted by Carter Machinery
Oct. 27 SW VA/East TN Martha Washington Inn, Abingdon, hosted by John Stafford ’57
and Frank DeFriece ’46
Nov. 10 Hampton Roads Norfolk Yacht Club, Norfolk
Nov. 12 Baltimore The Maryland Club, Baltimore, hosted by Bill Doxanas ’72,
Jay Brooks ’74, Rich Kelly ’74 and Pat Gill ’72
Nov. 17 Richmond The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, hosted by
Frank Gilmore ’61 and his wife Gail
Nov. 19 Philadelphia Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, hosted by
W. Morgan Churchman ’65 and his wife Sonia
Dec. 1 New York New York Athletic Club, New York City, hosted by Joanne Casullo ’78,
Bob Wortmann ’60 and his wife Mary, and Nancy Mulheren ’72
Dec. 3 New England The Algonquin Club of Boston, Boston, hosted by Hal Johnston ’72
Dec. 8 Charlotte The Morehead Inn, Charlotte, hosted by
Dale ’74 and Janet ’73 Sarjeant
Dec. 10 Atlanta Cherokee Town & CC, Atlanta, hosted by
Malon Courts ’92 and his wife Sarah, and Rich Hathaway ’74
Dec. 14 Washington, D.C. Cosmos Club, Washington, D.C., hosted by Dick Wilson ’52,
Richard Newman ’40, Ted ’56 and Doris ’56 Schneider, and
Hap Fisher ’28
Join fellow Maroons at the celebration nearest you or in as many locations as you care to visit!
Our gratitude goes to all of the hosts and Alumni Chapter volunteers who make these receptions
possible. Don’t forget to visit www.roanoke.edu to view all the photo galleries!
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