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Volunteer Profile- James Bradford, C’77

James Bradford C’77  Gift Chair

1. Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?
Sewanee’s academic reputation and its physical beauty, when combined with church and other connections, made it the right fit for me.

2. Why did you choose to major in English?  My initial plan was to major in Political Science or History, then apply to law school.  Along the way, I discovered that I enjoyed my English classes, more, and happily ended up as an English major, though I still went on to law school.

3. Who was your hardest/most admired professor?
Just too hard to say.  I had two wonderful professors who also served as advisors, Joe Cushman in History, then Ted Stirling in English.  I credit Bill Clarkson and Dale Richardson (both of whom joined the faculty at the start of my freshman year) with convincing me that I could (indeed, should) be an English major.  My hardest class was freshman Calculus, with Laurence Alvarez, which met on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
               
4. How would you define your Sewanee experience?
Four remarkable years in which lifelong friendships were formed and a lifetime of learning was begun.

5. What is your favorite Sewanee memory?With so many to choose from, I think that the weekly “music night” at the home of Dr. Charles Harrison is my favorite.

6. Why did you volunteer to become class chair?
My recollection is that I was “volunteered”  by my dear friend and classmate Nora Frances McRae, who served so well as our 1977 Class Chair for a number of years.

7. How long have you served as class chair?My tenure began sometime after our 20th reunion.

8.  How long have you worked for Balch & Bingham LLP?
I am in my 33rd year of law practice at my firm.

9. How has Sewanee changed since you graduated?   While the student body has grown larger, the faculty younger, and the facilities shinier, the fundamentals remain the same.
 

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Alden Knowlton, C’08 chair

1. Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?
My dad, Bucky Knowlton (C’72), went to Sewanee, so I grew up hearing about it.  However, having grown up attending small schools, I originally began my college search looking at large universities.  That quickly changed once I decided I wanted to play college basketball.  Being a student-athlete (student first, athlete second) was extremely important to me, so I narrowed down my search to Division III programs and smaller schools.  My dad urged me to visit Sewanee, and we went for Parents’ Weekend during my senior year of high school.   I didn’t know what to expect- some of the traditions my dad mentioned sounded a bit hokey to me as a high school senior, so I admit I was a bit wary.

I can’t really explain it, but I just had a feeling as soon as I got on campus that this was the place for me.  Parents’ Weekend is a strange weekend to visit as a prospect because so much activity is off-campus, but I remember everyone (parents and students alike) gushing about Sewanee and telling me how much I needed to go there.  I was won over within the first 5 minutes near the Quad, and I applied Early Decision as soon as I got back home. 

2. Why did you choose to major in History?
I always loved History, so I was pretty sure from day 1 that I wanted to major in History at Sewanee.  I will say that Dr. Ray’s Intro to Cultural Anthropology certainly had me undecided at one point, but that class ultimately led me to Women’s Studies, which I selected as my Minor.  I majored in US History and loved every minute of it.  I have always been fascinated by the ways in which contemporary culture affects the ways in which history is interpreted.

3. Who was your hardest/most admired professor?
I had so many wonderful professors at Sewanee, and I still keep in touch with many of them.   Is it fair to have a tie?  I would have to say Julie Berebitsky and Woody Register.  I had Julie for Intro to Women’s Studies and was immediately hooked.  She challenged me to think critically and really valued discussion so students could bounce ideas off of each other and push each other to be better.  I asked her to be my advisor pretty quickly, and she recommended I take Woody Register for the infamous Junior Tutorial class, that was a dreaded requirement for all history majors.  I was nervous to take him because I had dropped his class during my first week freshman year, and he had a reputation for being a tough grader.  That turned out to be one of my favorite classes.  Like Julie, he constantly pushed me to be a better student.  My writing improved dramatically throughout that semester, and I found myself coming to random office hours to continue discussions from class (I did that with Julie as well).  I still keep in close touch with them, and I value our continued friendship.   I would be remiss if I didn’t also mention Dr. Willis, Dr. Mansker, Dr. Roberson, and Dr. Walker as well- they were all top notch and made my choice to major in history such a joy. 


4. How would you define your Sewanee experience?
My Sewanee Experience was extremely special for many reasons.  Playing a sport in college certainly gave me a different niche than other students, but that is true of everyone at Sewanee.  There is a special place for everyone at Sewanee, and you could meet someone who had a heavy involvement in Greek life and someone who preferred the outdoor club, and you’d still probably hear both individuals recount a fun night at Shenanigan’s or a beautiful afternoon at Morgan’s Steep.  Because of its size, Sewanee really encourages a dynamic and actively engaged student body, and I think that gives the alumni a unique camaraderie with each other.  In DC, we call it the “Sewanee Mafia,” which is funny but true- we really do all stick together and support each other because we understand the Sewanee Experience.
 
5. What is your favorite Sewanee memory?
I have so many great memories, but one of my favorites was getting gowned.

6. Why did you volunteer to become class chair?
I was very involved on campus with the admissions office as an Arcadian and Senior Interviewer, with the activities office as Orientation Co-Chair, and with SALC.  Sewanee really encouraged student involvement on campus, and I learned pretty quickly about how important alumni participation is.  I was naturally inclined to want to volunteer for anything and everything Sewanee related upon graduation.  I work in fundraising in DC, so I also understand how challenging raising money can be, especially when the economy isn’t at its best. 


7. How long have you served as class chair?
I am in my 3rd year as class chair and have been volunteering since graduation in May, 2008.  I can’t believe we are in our 5th reunion year!  Time has flown.

8. How long have you worked for the Angerholzer Team?
I have been with my boss, Lindsay Angerholzer, for 4 ½ years.  She and her husband, Max Angerholzer (C’2000), took me under their wings and really gave me every opportunity in the world.  I started working for Lindsay as an intern at Sutter’s Mill Fund Raising & Strategy in 2008, and in 2010, she took a leap of faith and started her own firm, The Angerholzer Team, where I currently serve as her second in command in the realm of political fundraising.   Lindsay has been one of the best mentors, friends, and bosses I could have ever imagined.   She and Max epitomize the “Think Sewanee First” mentality that makes us such a unique group of alumni.  Max was just featured in an article in The National Journal about all of the great work he is doing, but he still makes time to read student resumes and conduct informational interviews.  He still provides many students with summer internships, and he has helped countless others find jobs after graduation. 

I can’t remember where I heard this, but someone once said that “Sewanee teaches you nothing but prepares you for everything.”  Of course, I learned so much about the world and myself at Sewanee, so I have a hard time agreeing with the first half of that, Sewanee and its liberal arts education really did give me the skill set to do anything.

9. How has Sewanee changed since you graduated?
Honestly, I don’t think it has changed that much.  It certainly has been elevated from its “best kept secret” status.  It used to be you had to know somebody who knew somebody at Sewanee for people to know what you were talking about.  Now, it is getting all kinds of glowing press as our VC has really taken the lead in addressing the high cost of education among other things.  I think one of the great things about John McCardell is his dedication to preserving what makes Sewanee special and great while also finding ways to advance it for future generations of students.  I think that is what is so special- it is “on the map,” so to speak, but it is still “my Sewanee.”

 

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Rebecca Spicer, 1993 Gift Chair

1. Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?

Growing up in Nashville, as an Episcopalian and the daughter of a Sewanee grad, it may not be much of a surprise that I chose to attend Sewanee.  Even though it would appear Sewanee would be the perfect fit for me, I wanted to go into television news.  So, every school I applied to had a strong journalism program – every school, that is, except for Sewanee.  I applied to Sewanee for one reason:  I loved it!  Who doesn’t want to spend four years on the Domain where you have the privilege of living in a beautiful environment, learning from inspirational professors, and becoming life-long friends with incredible classmates?  I would do it all over again!  (And I still went into television news.)

2. Why did you choose to major in Art History?

Good question!  My parents were expecting I would major in English, Political Science or Math, so you can imagine their surprise when I called them to say I had declared Art History as my major.  My advisor at the time asked me why in the world I chose it when I had a strong math background.  My answer was simple: I have four years in life to study what I want, and I want to study Art History.  I loved studying the different styles of art, the wide range of expression through different mediums, and how historical trends and societal changes are documented through art.  (Math majors don’t be offended – read on to the next question!)
 
3. Who was your hardest/most admired professor?

That’s an easy answer -- Dr. Steve Puckett!  I actually was warned ahead of freshman orientation to avoid his classes at all costs because he was such a tough professor.  I believe some called him the “smiling F.”  As luck would have it, I had one of the last registration times, and Dr. Puckett had the only openings for Calculus.  And of course the class was at 8 a.m.!  The first time I walked into his classroom as a nervous freshman, and he walked in with his tattered gown covered with chalk, I became even more apprehensive.  But in true Sewanee fashion, my nerves and anxiety quickly morphed into great admiration and enormous respect for a man who is now a true Sewanee legend.  I was so inspired by his powerful teachings and brilliant mind that I wound up taking a second semester with Dr. Puckett by choice! 
  
4. Why did you volunteer to become class chair?

I’m not so sure that I really volunteered!  I think I fell into the position.  I volunteered with phonothons throughout college, and my senior year, I served as the student intern in the Annual Fund office along with classmate Chase Bean.  He and I had a ton of fun working with folks including Julie Curd, Kim Heitzenrater and Jane Eaves.  I really enjoyed connecting with alumni and encouraging them to support their alma mater.  Most of the time, it wasn’t a tough sell because Sewanee alumni share a unique pride in their alma mater and have a strong interest in supporting it.  I still look forward to staying in touch with classmates and challenging them to increase their participation from year to year.

5. How long have you served as class chair?

Nearly 20 years! (I’m not old enough to have been out of school that long, am I?!) 

6. How long have you worked for the National Beer Wholesalers Association?

I’ve been with NBWA for six great years.  I have work for wonderful people – there are no better folks than beer distributors.  They are hard-working, salt-of-the-earth business people who also know how to have a little fun.  And I just happen to enjoy researching the product they sell, in addition to advocating for their industry.  Who knew that a career in TV news and working at the White House would land me in the beer industry?  You could say I have all worked in all the vices: journalism, politics, and alcohol.  My parents are “so” proud!    

7.  How has Sewanee changed since you graduated?

Well, considering the internet and cell phones didn’t exist when I was in school, there are some basic societal and technological changes on one level.  On another level, I think Sewanee has expanded its horizons and it has become an even stronger institution.  When my children were born, I received a fabulous note from Sewanee indicating they are “reserving” spaces in the class of 2000-something for them.  I’m holding on to that note because I hope that my children will want to follow in my footsteps, and my dad’s footsteps, and head to the mountain for a transformational four years that will be the foundation for their life journey.





 

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Albie Dickinson C’91 and Laura Oppenheimer C’91 Volunteer Profile

Albie Dickinson and Laura Oppenheimer serve as 1991 Class Co-Chairs. They celebrated their 20th Reunion in the fall of 2011. 

 

Albie:  Laura: 

 

1. Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?

Albie: I chose to attend Sewanee because when I got out of the car for a visit after I was accepted it just felt like the right place for me.  The Mountain, the buildings, and the people all seemed so welcoming.  Call it simply a feeling, but it lead to a decision I have never regretted.

Laura: I was brainwashed.  Well, sort of….  My father (Lee Prout, C’61) went to Sewanee so I grew up visiting the Mountain from a young age.  Whenever I visited the Mountain I felt totally at home.  When I applied to colleges it also fit my profile of a small, liberal arts school with a top-notch education.  I knew Sewanee would be a very unique experience and while I did apply to other schools I decided that college was my one and only opportunity to attend Sewanee whereas I could always attend graduate school at the other places I applied.  I’ve never regretted my decision for a second.

2. Why did you choose to major in English and Economics?

Albie: I chose to major in English because I have always enjoyed writing and numbers of any kind have never been my strong suit!  I also wanted to take advantage of the strong presence of Southern Literature.  My career goal was public relations, and I knew an English major would help with that.

Laura: After deciding against going to medical school (a decision made at age 19 which I still question) I really didn’t know what I wanted to do and Economics seemed like it would be “practical.”  I went on to get my MBA so it did help with that.  Sewanee prepared me extremely well for graduate school, and I can honestly say that I think Sewanee was much more difficult than my graduate program.

3. Who was your hardest/most admired professor?

Albie: The professor I admired the most was one I asked to be my advisor, Dr. Robert Benson.  His enthusiasm for Chaucer while reading the work aloud in Old English made it come alive.  He seemed to me to be the quintessential Sewanee professor, with a love for what he taught, an appreciation for the Mountain, and a regard for the traditions that make Sewanee so special.

Laura: This is a tough one!  Bran Potter was one of my professors on the St. Catherine’s Island Ecology program.  He brings such a passion to both the classroom and the field.  I’m not sure anyone else could make rocks and sediment so fascinating!  I had to dig numerous post-holes on the island in sweltering heat for Dr. Potter’s portion of the program and enjoyed every minute of it.  There aren’t many people out there that can inspire that type of motivation!

I feel compelled to mention two close runners-up in different departments:  Dr. Gottfried in the Economics Department and Dr. Richardson in the English Department.  Dr. Gottfried was by far my most difficult professor, but he prepared me well for graduate school, and I am thankful for that.  Dr. Richardson made Canterbury Tales come alive in his lectures, and I never tired of listening to him. 

4. How would you define your Sewanee experience?

Albie: If I had to choose only one word to define my Sewanee experience, it would be “intimate.”  The size of the student body and resulting class sizes clearly contributes to this.  Encounters with professors beyond the classroom, whether at Shenanigan’s, a football game, or along a hiking trail, contributes to this intimacy.  However, it was the relationships and the experiences shared with treasured friends in dorms like Phillips that allowed for the truest opportunity to develop lifelong intimate friendships.

Laura: Sewanee is one of those experiences like going to a beloved summer camp that stays with you for a life time.  It was truly a formative experience for me and has helped shape the person that I am today.   The key parts of my experience were the lasting friendships that were formed, the incredible domain and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and the love of learning we all shared.  Having just attended my 20th class reunion I can say that I think we truly have something special at Sewanee that bonds us together for a lifetime.

Fortunately, my parents decided to build a second home on the Mountain so I return to visit at least once year.  It is the best feeling when I drive through the gates of the domain and get to “return my angel” for a while.  It is truly a feeling of coming home.

5. What is your favorite Sewanee memory?

Albie: My favorite Sewanee memory is definitely hard to single out.  Until I got married and had my sons, my time on the Mountain was the best four years of my life.  There was one day in April of my senior year when there was a great intersection of so many things that were part of my Sewanee.  I found myself sitting in Walsh Ellet at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning beginning my Comps in English.  All of the classes I had ever taken in my major would be covered in some way.  The “Comps Notebook” I created as I studied was truly a masterpiece, and I have saved it to this day.  There is a significant amount of stress associated with Comps, as well as a great desire to show one’s professors how much their enthusiasm for the material covered in the classroom had been absorbed.

At 3 o’clock that afternoon, I performed three pieces in Perpetual Motion’s spring dance production. One of these was a beautiful solo choreographed for me by Phoebe Pearigen to “Somewhere in Time.”  I had never performed a solo of that length before and my nerves were evidence of this.  My parents came up from Atlanta to see me, my friends were in the audience supporting me, and I really wanted to do justice to the time Phoebe and the whole cast put into that production.  I cannot say it was flawless, but I was pleased when I took my final courtesy.

The day was capped off by the Theta Kappa Phi Spring Formal, an event anxiously anticipated by all seniors.  It is the night we are roasted for the colorful events of our four years at Sewanee.  So, surrounded by my pledge sisters, our entire sorority, and everyone’s dates, I endured a recap of decisions made as I grew from high school senior to adult entering the real world. Thankfully they weren’t too hard on me, and I could laugh at myself.  What a day! I had passed comps, made it through my solo, and been reminded of things that can only happen in college.  I fell into bed that night with a feeling of great satisfaction and joy, grateful for my Sewanee experience.

Laura: It’s really difficult to call out a favorite because I have so many wonderful memories, but the one memory that I will carry with me forever is the time I spent on St. Catherine’s Island.  It was such a unique experience to spend six weeks on a private, barrier island with no one on the island except yourself, nine classmates, a professor, a cook, the island manager and his family, and a few visiting scientists.  The field experience we gained was invaluable and it also provided an opportunity to see some of our professors in a different light.  You could tell how much both the professors and the students loved taking the classroom outdoors and learning through hands-on field study.  It also fostered camaraderie among us which sometimes took the form of marsh mud fights and practical jokes.  I recall being a few minutes late to dinner one evening to find a baby alligator in my chair.  Now that I will never forget!

6. Why did you volunteer to become class chair/agent?

Albie: The simple answer is that I volunteered for class chair because Dean Pearigen asked me to.  The fact that Laura Prout Oppenhimer would be my co-chair made the responsibility even more appealing.  Laura and I had a good relationship on the Mountain with many members of our class and continue to keep in touch.  I felt like we had an opportunity to really make a difference with our gift and could help create a memorable Homecoming weekend.  I was very pleased with the work of our committee, our financial result, and our reunion.

Laura: There were 3 reasons:
1) Rob Pearigen asked me to and how can you say no to Rob?
2) Our 15th class reunion was disappointing for a number of reasons, and I wanted to make sure our 20th reunion was much better.
3) Sewanee has given so much to me, and I wanted to give something back.

7. How long have you served as class chair/agent?

Albie: I have served as co-chair for the Class of 1991 for FY10, FY11, and FY12, including our 20th reunion.

Laura: I’ve served as a co-chair with Albie since FY10.

8. How long have you worked for in your current position?

Albie: In real life, I am a stay-at-home mom and have been since my first of three sons was born in October of 1996.  Prior to that I worked for a PR firm in DC, the Democratic National Committee, and was a political appointee in the Clinton Administration at the Department of Justice.

Laura: I’ve worked at Compuware Corporation for twelve years including four years at Changepoint, a software company, prior to it being acquired by Compuware.

9. How has Sewanee changed since you graduated?

Albie: Since I graduated, I feel that Sewanee has become more recognized nationally as a unique place to get a college education.  Physically, the campus has changed remarkably since 1991, and the number of eateries is astounding!  (We only had Shenanigan’s, City Café, Four Seasons Pizza, Hardee’s and the Truck Stop.)  It’s hard to imagine Sewanee being any better than it was when I was there, and I am thankful that the traditions that I loved are still such an important part of Sewanee.  However, it’s wonderful that there are so many dedicated people always looking forward too.

Laura: Sewanee has continued to improve its facilities and educational offerings to further enrich the student experience.  For example, the newly renovated Snowden building is amazing.  I encourage any alumni who have not seen it to make that a priority on your next visit to the Mountain.  Another big change is that sororities now have their own houses and I understand that there is at least one national sorority on campus.  We only had the local sororities and we always had to rent out the fraternity houses for our social functions.  There are also a number of dining alternatives available now which is great.   Dining options were much more limited when I was in school on the Mountain.

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Rob Crichton serves as the 1971 Class Chair. They celebrated their 40th Reunion in fall of 2011.

1. Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?

I guess you could say it was love at first site. I visited Sewanee  Summer of 1965 with my older brother Don.  We attended Dr. Harrison’s Shakespeare class after which I was invited to visit with him. Next we went to lunch with Fr. William Ralston and Andrew Lytle .On our way home to Nashville that afternoon I declared to  my older brother I was going to Sewanee.

2. Why did you choose to major in Political Science?

I majored in English because of all the special teachers and their passion. To borrow from another tradition it was a matter of attraction rather than promotion. I was more compatible with History.

3. Who was your hardest/most admired professor?

Charles Harrison

4. How would you define your Sewanee experience?

The very best people congregated in one place I have ever met.

5. What is your favorite Sewanee memory?

There are simply too many to pick a favorite.

6. Why did you volunteer to become class chair/agent?

I was asked and felt it was a great way to stay in touch with Sewanee and classmates. Also I like the challenge of increasing class contributions to the Sewanee Annual Fund.

7. How long have you served as class chair/agent?

Around 5 to 6 years?

8. How long have you worked for in your current position?

I am currently employed by The Crichton Group which I founded in 1979. Also I have a volunteer  arrangement at Cumberland Heights Alcohol and Drug Center in Nashville.

9. How has Sewanee changed since you graduated?

There have been so many changes. To mention a very few the university is fully coed, the course offerings are much more diverse and the food is a lot better. To be sure Sewanee will continue to change. The University must stay true to its core values to remain great.

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Rachel Robinson C’98 Volunteer Profile

Rachel Robinson serves as the 1998 Class Chair. Many of you know Rachel's mom, Jeannie, who has served as a Matron for a number of years and currently looks after the residents of St. Luke's. 

 

1. Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?

Growing up in Chattanooga, I always wanted to attend that big school in Nashville.  Despite the fact that my grandfather was a Sewanee alumnus and I lived so close, I had never visited the campus until my junior year of high school.  My mom brought me over and as soon as we drove through the Gates and got to the golf course, I had a feeling of certainty.  I hadn’t even seen the first building or talked to anyone, but that was it!

2. Why did you choose to major in Political Science?

To be perfectly honest, I chose Political Science because at the time we had to declare a major my grades in poli sci were slightly higher than my history grades.  Thus, I was a poli sci major and history minor.  Had I known that history comps were one day and poli sci were two days, my decision probably would have been different.  Both concentrations, however, have served me well.

3. Who was your hardest/most admired professor?

Gosh— it’s too hard to say!  I admired all of my professors, and all of them expected much of us.  There are many classes, though, that I still think about: Willis’ Southern History, Goldberg’s Vietnam, and Wilson’s Socialists, Reformers, and Dissidents.  Plus, I think I took all of Perry’s British History classes.

4. How would you define your Sewanee experience?

For me, Sewanee was four years that changed my life and helped me to become the person I am today.  I learned how to learn and how to write, neither of which I take for granted.  As important, I made lifelong friends and continue to meet Sewanee alums of all ages who become dear friends.

5. What is your favorite Sewanee memory?

Walking through the two lines of professors after graduating was pretty special.

6. Why did you volunteer to become class chair/agent?

I was asked by the staff and outgoing chair to serve as class chair.  I didn’t think I would be very good in the role, but I would do anything for my alma mater.  Volunteering for the Sewanee Fund has helped me develop my fundraising skills, which has been beneficial in my career.  Plus, I love staying in touch with classmates and the competition between classes and with other schools.

7. How long have you served as class chair/agent?

I guess I’ve been Class of 1998 chair for about three or four years now.

8. How long have you worked for in your current position?

I’ve been the director of two historic preservation nonprofits in New Orleans for two years.  I have been fortunate to host Sewanee interns every summer and love meeting bright, young students and graduates.

9. How has Sewanee changed since you graduated?

The one thing I hear from fellow alumni over and over again when I return to the Mountain is how fashionable the students are now.  We dressed like grungy lumberjacks in the 90s.  The old saying that the more things change the more they stay the same, however, certainly holds true for Sewanee.

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Ernie Cheek serves as the 1961 Class Chair. Ernie's class has won multiple awards over the years and won the Holloway Award and the Sewanee Annual Fund award for highest class giving participation last year. 83% of the class made a gift to the University last year.

Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?

My Dad wanted me to attend the University of Tennessee. He was a huge Vol fan and my sisters had attended UT. Being a country boy growing up in Tracy City I couldn't visualize attending a large university. Coach Horace Moore who was living in Tracy City but coaching at Sewanee and had been my freshman football coach at Grundy County High suggested I attend Sewanee.

Why did you choose to major in Economics?

My desire was to major in Political Science but Dr. Dugan had other plans. He "suggested" that if I was to receive a diploma from the University it would be in some other major.

Who was your hardest/most admired professor?

Dr. Gilchrist. He was tough but fair and a great teacher.

How would you define your Sewanee experience?

Definitely one of learning and developing friendships that are everlasting. My family is amazed that I have closer friends from Sewanee 50 years after graduation.

What is your favorite Sewanee memory?

Receiving my diploma in All Saints.

Why did you volunteer to become class chair?

Our class participation percentage was not what I felt it could be. Knowing that we could do much better I accepted the challenge to see if we could reach a more acceptable level. The class has responded just as I thought they would. I don't know how long I have been in this position but I do know it has been a labor of love.

How long have you been in your current position?

I purchased 50% of an insurance agency in 1968 and the other 50% in 1978 retiring in 2005.

How has Sewanee changed since your graduation?

Much growth. Enrollment in 1957 500, approximately 1600 in 2012. Now co-ed. Tuition in 1957 $300 per semester.

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The Sewanee Annual Fund is a critical component of the University’s budget and directly impacts the quality of student and faculty/staff life on campus.  Without the unrestricted support alumni and friends provide through the SAF, the University would have to increase its endowment resources by almost $70 million to support the budget’s annual draw down.

In fiscal year 2012, the SAF raised over $3.711 million, topping the goal of $3.55 million!  Financially, the SAF is performing well and meeting the needs of the University.  In terms of participation, our graduate alumni rate was 42%.  When grant-awarding foundations review Sewanee’s applications for grants and awards, whether for the college or for students and faculty, they look carefully at alumni participation rates as a reflection of the University.  It is in the area of participation where the SAF needs the invaluable help of our volunteers to make the connections with classmates and encourage giving to the SAF.

To better support our volunteers, we’ve created this collection of informational materials.  If you have any questions, please let anyone in the SAF office know by calling 800.367.1179 or emailing sewaneeannualfund@sewanee.edu.

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931.598.1316
hroberts@sewanee.edu
Classes: 1964-1976
Constituents: Faculty/Staff, Friends, Parents (Current & Alumni)

Erin Ladd C’2008
Student Philanthropy Coordinator
931.598.1135
eladd@sewanee.edu
 

Matthew Farr C’2007
Assistant Director
931.598.1216
mrfarr@sewanee.edu
Classes: 1997-2012
Senior Gift

Whitney Franklin
Assistant Director
931.598.1981
wpfrankl@sewanee.edu
Classes: 1977-1996

 

Jean Summers
Development Office Coordinator
931.598.1651
jsummers@sewanee.edu
General office support; 45th and 50th reunions; exornati

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SAF Facts and FAQs

What is the Sewanee Annual Fund?
The SAF is an unrestricted source of support for the University; gifts to the SAF sustain and strengthen scholarships to students, faculty development, grounds maintenance, and countless other areas benefiting the University.

Why give to the SAF?
The University Prayer contains the phrase, “[…] and raise up to the University, we humbly pray Thee, a never-failing succession of benefactors[…].”  Since our founding, Sewanee has always depended on the goodwill of her alumni to give their support in order to thrive.  SAF staff and volunteers work to encourage alumni to give what they can as a sign of their commitment to continue the tradition and history of alumni support.

Do all gifts, regardless of size, make a difference?
Without a doubt, alumni participation and gifts make a greater impact than whatever the gift amount may be.  The more alumni that give to Sewanee, the more attractive and viable Sewanee looks to foundations and other grant-awarding and external ranking organizations.

How can alumni give to the SAF?
It’s so easy!  Alumni and friends of the University can visit the web site (http://give.sewanee.edu), to make their gift.  Donors can also call the toll-free number 800.367.1179.

When can alumni make donations?
The SAF gladly accepts gifts throughout the year.  It is important to note that the University’s fiscal year starts on July 1 and ends on June 30!

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SAF Volunteer Expectations

Volunteering can be fun and is a crucial service to the University.  As the SAF relies on its volunteers, there are some expectations that accompany this important position.
Volunteers…

• lead by example.  Volunteers make a gift or pledge to the SAF early in the fiscal year (by September 30). 

 

• make personal contact throughout the year (usually December and May/June), by phone or email, with their 15 assigned classmates (volunteers get to choose these) and ask for their participation to help their class make their SAF goals.

• help locate lost classmates by contacting friends or parents of lost classmates and sharing the results with the SAF office.

• spread goodwill about Sewanee and support for the SAF at local Sewanee club events.

• provide advice and feedback on the effectiveness of specific programs and approaches to communications, events, and fund-raising. 


In addition, Reunion Volunteers…

• make a STRETCH commitment to the SAF for their Reunion Campaign.

• make personal contact in the months leading up to their reunion (by phone or email) with their 15 assigned and ask for their participation in their SAF class Reunion Campaign—you will receive weekly updates on your class standings and assignments. 

• participate in class reunion conference calls, emails, class Facebook page, etc.

• attend Reunion Weekend.

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Volunteer Resources

The SAF has started using an online volunteer system, Agents in Action (AiA), that allows our volunteers to see their assignments, their giving status, and their contact information in an easy-to-use online format.  This replaces the old method of sending out Excel spreadsheets and the confusion over giving statuses.  Now, volunteers can log in and note if a classmate they called the week before has made a gift or pledge as they indicated they would.  AiA also allows volunteers to generate automatically emails to their assignments with a click of a button.  A comments field allows volunteers to share with SAF staff any pertinent details about a phone conversation or email response.

Agents in Action instructions:

The web site is: https://ssb.sewanee.edu/cis_uoss/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin

The SAF office will provide your user name.  Your password is a default setting for your birthday: MMDDYY (example—March 10, 1985 is 031085).

The site will prompt you to reset your PIN.  Please choose an easy-to-remember password! The welcome page should have other menu options but you should see and click “SOLICITOR PORTAL.” You will land on a page that has VOL_SOL_APP with a tab labeled “SOLICITORS.”  Click it.

This will take you to a page with several options; to see your assignments and have access to contact information, click “View My Current Solicitation Assignments.” Here you should see the classmates you signed up for along with their email address and phone numbers as well as giving histories.  Please treat this information confidentially and feel free to ask if you have any questions about what you see here.

If you need help with a phone or email script, or have a question about where your class stands in relation to its goals, you can click “Resources for Solicitors” from the page with the “View my assignments” option.  This resource page should help with your task as a volunteer.

As always, feel free to call SAF staff with questions!

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Sara Jessee Parsons serves as the 2007 Class Chair. Sara's class won the Fairbanks Award last year with 41% of the class making a gift.  

1. Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?

1. My older brother and sister attended Sewanee (my little brother later attended as well), and I had the opportunity to visit the University many times before I even stepped on the campus as a freshmen.  I was truly taken aback by Sewanee's beauty and its unique atmosphere.  However, what drew me to Sewanee the most were the people.  Whether a student, teacher or local resident, everybody was friendly, engaging, and gracious.  I knew if I attended Sewanee that I was going to be part of an incredible community, one that is truly rare to find in today's world.

2. Why did you choose to major in Political Science?
3. Who was your hardest/most admired professor?

2 & 3. I initially wanted to be an Art major like my sister, Lindsay Jessee C'02.  However, my freshman year I took a class with Dr. Gayle McKeen on Political Theory.  I found the class fascinating and Gayle was an amazing teacher.  Gayle conducted her class as a discussion, not a lecture, and she truly valued what her students had to say.  Although many would find dead political theorists’ writings boring, I was hooked and continue to this day to think about their ideas on government, democracy and what makes it work...and sometimes, not work!  I loved that class and Gayle so much that I immediately switched my major to Political Theory and my advisor to Gayle who has remained a dear, life-long friend.

4. How would you define your Sewanee experience?

4. My Sewanee experience, like many students, was special and unlike anything my friends from high school experienced at other schools.  Because of Sewanee's size and nature, everyone was an integral part of the University.  Unlike larger universities where students may get lost in the make-up of the school, Sewanee has a spot for every individual.  Whether a fraternity, sorority, sport team, academic society, theatre group or philanthropic organization, the students make up the "heartbeat" of Sewanee.  I became involved in many different parts of the school: the Greek system, the Alumni Association, the Admissions Office and the Disciplinary Committee.  The University encouraged everyone to take on responsibilities and not just attend the school but be the school.  Because of that, Sewanee students have abiding love for and pride in the University.

5. What is your favorite Sewanee memory?

5. One of my favorite Sewanee memories was when I received my gown.  My parents had a rule that you had to get your gown before you could bring your car to school.  I posted a photo of my silver Pathfinder over my desk, and every time I wanted to stop studying, I would look up at the photo and remember for what I was working so hard.  However, when the day came and my older brother and sister took either side of the well-worn gown and put it over my shoulders, I could have cared less about the car.  As I felt my monogram next to my brother and sister's on the gown, I realized that I was part one of the oldest and greatest traditions at Sewanee, and I was truly honored and humbled to be a member of it.

6. Why did you volunteer to become class chair?
7. How long have you served as class chair?

6 & 7. I was approached by the Alumni Office about being the Class Chair.  I was so flattered to be asked and am now on my second year as Chair and have found it to be rewarding work.  Sewanee has given me so much and to be the Chair for my class is the least I can do.

8. How long have you worked in your current position?

8. I recently opened up my own small business, a stationery store called One Thing at a Time.  It has been an unbelievable experience, and I know that without my liberal arts education from Sewanee, I could not have done this.  Beyond the ability to manage my books or pick out my inventory, my well-rounded education has made me a well-rounded person.  Whether it's working with customers or building relationships with vendors, I find I can talk to them about anything because I learned a little bit about everything at school, including how to be a good and honest person.  And that's the beauty of Sewanee and a liberal arts education—it’s more than becoming skilled at something; it's about becoming a whole and complete human being.

9. How has Sewanee changed since you graduated?

9. I think one of the greatest things about Sewanee is that it really hasn't changed that much.  Yes, a Sonic has opened up in Monteagle, students now carry cellphones, and Shenanigan's has a website, but the most fundamental aspects of the University are still there.  The students still dress up for class and say hello to each other, the Highlanders still have a bagpiper for football games, the teachers still invite students over to dinner and people still grab their angels as they cross through the Gates.  Sewanee draws very unique people, and as long as those unique people continue to attend the school, those special qualities about Sewanee will never change.

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Welcome to the Volunteer Profile Directory. Here you will find links to recent and not so recent profiles of current and former class volunteers.

 

November 2012

Sage Smith Hoare C'86

 

October 2012

We asked the committee chairs of reunion classes to answer the question, “What are you looking forward to most at your reunion?”

September 2012

 Eloise Repeczky C'12

May 2012

Albie Dickinson C’91 and  Laura Oppenheimer C’91

April 2012

 Rob Crichton C'1971

 

March 2012

 Rachel Robinson C'1998

 

February 2012

Ernie Cheek C'1961

 

January 2012

Sara Jessee Parsons C'2007

 

December 2011

Jock Tonnissen C'1970

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Jock Tonissen Volunteer Profile

Our first volunteer to be profiled is Jock Tonissen. Jock serves as the 1970 class chair and as Principal of Navigator Financial in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jock's class won the Hall Trophy and the Jack Stephenson Reunion award last year.

I was introduced to Sewanee by Chip Moon, a golfing friend who was an Episcopalian. Chip’s brother Tommy was a junior, and he suggested I go for a visit.  The moment I saw the campus, I knew it was where I wanted to be.  It had a unique feel, and I knew it would be different from Chapel Hill where most of my friends were going.  Stewart Childs, a Charlotte attorney and accomplished pilot, also helped educate me on Sewanee’s virtues.  I was accepted in May and looked forward to the fall.

After my first year, I decided to major in History – my favorite.  Anita Goodstein was head of the department and had a reputation for being tough.  She taught my most memorable class – Colonial American History.  We had no textbook.  Dr. Goodstein had assigned various writings each week that we had to access from the library.  Each week, we camped out to share the 100 – 300 pages assigned.  This was possible because there were only five people in the class.  In addition to the reading, we produced a paper for each week’s class.  The class you couldn’t miss – there was no place to hide.  This was my favorite class and instructor, but it just about killed me.  Dr. Goodstein was a uniquely gifted person and professor.

Today, there is much discussion about the value of a liberal arts education.  When I selected History as my major, I did so because it was a passion for me.  After my junior year, I became concerned about its value in seeking employment.  I visited with my counselor who advised sticking to my path.  He suggested taking business-related courses later at my community college.  “Don’t miss the Sewanee experience,” he said.  Most colleges don’t offer the challenge and wisdom of Andrew Lytle, Charles Harrison, Gil Gilchrist, or Steve Puckette.  This turned out to be good advice as my Sewanee journey was very positive.  When I graduated, I was very confident and optimistic.  Liberal Arts teaches the whole-person concept and emphasizes thinking and communication.  These skills are transferable to any profession or business endeavor.  The marketplace seeks the value of the whole person.

I have many fond Sewanee memories.  I was fortunate to play on the golf team.  By my senior year, I was part of the starting rotation, and we won the Tennessee Intercollegiate and our conference tournaments.  Both were played at our unique Sewanee course. The friendships and confidence I gained that season were invaluable to me.  I was able to make a positive contribution and learned that failure can lead to success.

After 10 years, we returned for our Reunion and I learned that help was needed for our Class fundraising.  Beeler Brush agreed to let me co-chair our Class.  This was a natural for me.  I’ve enjoyed staying in touch with everyone, and participation has been consistently good.

Since graduation, I served in the Marine Corp and began a career in financial services.  Navigator Financial was established in 1990, and today most of my work centers on retirement planning.

From the first time I saw Sewanee, I loved the school.  Women were admitted in my senior year and have made a huge difference.  They have helped refine a true gem.  The school is blessed in many ways and offers a unique environment for learning.  The honor code, caring professors, its association with the Episcopal Church and the mountain setting combine to provide a positive lifetime path.  I’m thankful for how it has shaped my life

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Eloise Repeczky, C’11 Volunteer Profile

The success of the Sewanee Annual Fund would not be possible without the tireless work of our volunteers. The Annual Fund is fortunate to have over 300 volunteers willing to reach out to over 16,000 alumni, parents, and friends of the University each year.

Each month we will profile one volunteer to find out why they chose to volunteer, what shaped their experience at Sewanee and how they came about their 'real job'.

This month we profile 2011 Class Chair Eloise Repeczky. 

1. Why did you choose to attend Sewanee?
I chose to attend Sewanee after I had the opportunity to visit my sister, Alicia Class of 2009, over Parents’ Weekend. She had only been at Sewanee for a couple of months but I could already tell that she had developed strong relationships with her classmates. I also thought it was exceptional that throughout my stay at Sewanee the parents were also trying to convince me to attend Sewanee. Many of them said that if they had known about Sewanee when they were applying, they would have chosen to attend! They also expressed their sadness that while their children would always be able to come back to the Mountain with their friends and relive their memories, they would only be able to live vicariously. I also saw that over Grad Week last year parents were just as sad, if not even more upset than their children, over the fact that they too would have to leave Sewanee. I immediately saw that the love that exists for our little sliver of heaven transcends generations and can captivate you, even if you only spend a couple of days on the Mountain a year.

2. Why did you choose to major in International and Global Studies?
I chose to major in International and Global Studies because it allowed me to combine several of my interests: Political Science, History, Anthropology, and French. I enjoyed the flexibility that I had in choosing classes in different subject matters. I had always had an interest in Political Science and an interest in Foreign Policy and international relations. Choosing this major was common sense since it was a way for me to merge my interests.

3. Who was your hardest/most admired professor?
It is hard to choose just one professor that I admired, but I would have to say that Professor Manacsa is the one who not only pushed me to be a better student, but who also opened my eyes to a wide range of topics. I took three classes with him: European Union, Human Rights, and International Law, which all contributed to my post-graduate job interest. His enthusiasm in the subject matter and his desire for his students to become knowledgeable in the topics he teaches made his classes riveting. I found that the professors I had at Sewanee wanted me and my classmates to succeed in and out of the classroom, and that this desire made me want to excel in my studies.

4. How would you define your Sewanee experience?
There are so many words and memories that come to mind whenever I try to describe Sewanee and the four years that I spent on the Mountain! I would have to say that the friendships I made at Sewanee are what made my time on the Mountain so unique. It is not only the friendships I made with my classmates, my sorority sisters, or teammates, it is also the friendships I made with my professors, the Admissions’ staff, the Sewanee Annual Fund staff, and the dorm staff that truly defined my experience at Sewanee. These relationships exemplify the feeling of being a part of a community that exudes when you step on campus. I quickly realized once I became a student at Sewanee, that you become a part of the Sewanee community and are responsible for welcoming and carrying on the traditions that past alumni have held dear to their own Sewanee experience.

5. What is your favorite Sewanee memory?
I can’t even begin to narrow down my Sewanee experience into one perfect story! Everything is still too fresh! I will just give a list of some of the most memorable times I had: sitting outside McClurg for lunch, hiking the Perimeter Trail during Grad Week, having class outside with Professor Engel, attending Perpetual Motion, watching the sunrise as I row with my teammates on Lake Dimmick, singing with Cadence the female A Cappella group, attending the Senior Banquet, comping and being greeted by friends, Shake Day, dancing with my friends at themed fraternity parties, attending Lessons and Carols, etc. I know that while my specific memories are different from other alumni, these are all events that every Sewanee student can relate to. They are what sets Sewanee apart from other universities.

6. Why did you volunteer to become class chair/agent?
While a student at Sewanee I had the opportunity to work with the Sewanee Annual Fund as both a caller and later a manager for the student run phonathon. Working with the Annual Fund allowed me to gain insight in the work that they do, and allowed me to see how Sewanee relies on its volunteers and its alumni network. After graduating from Sewanee it was an easy decision to volunteer and become the class chair since I knew firsthand the importance of giving back to Sewanee, either financially or by donating your time.

7. How long have you served as class chair/agent?
I have been class chair since FY2011, so barely over a year!

8. How long have you worked for in your current position?
I have worked as a Legal Assistant for the International Trade and Dispute Resolution Group at Sidley Austin LLP for the past 8 months. I joined the work force in the beginning of September of 2011 after enjoying and relaxing during my “last” long summer vacation. I have enjoyed working for Sidley and the amazing attorneys in the International Trade group.

9. How has Sewanee changed since you graduated?
Since I graduated last May, I feel that Sewanee has become more nationally recognized. Being from the north, New York City, I was used to having to explain where Sewanee was or how it differed from other universities. Since Vice-Chancellor McCardell “froze” the tuition and appeared on national TV and radio shows, Sewanee has been able to advertise its strengths to a broader audience. While I am “sad” that Sewanee may no longer be the best-kept secret in the South, I am proud that Sewanee is being recognized on a national level. The University that we have all come to love deserves to be acknowledged for its many attributes!

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Please click here for a directory of previous volunteer profiles. 

For a list of class volunteers click here

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As of August 22nd 2012

1947
Volunteer: Sid Stubbs
sstubbs414@charter.net

1949
Chair: Joe Cushman

Volunteer: John Guerry

1950
Chair: Dick Doss
rbdhci@aol.com

1953
Chair: Kenneth Kerr
kennethkerr@alumni.sewanee.edu

1954
Chair: John Broome
johnbroome1@gmail.com

Chair: Ross Clark
rossclark@bellsouth.net

1955
Chair: Bob Webb

Volunteer: George Pope
mfgpope@aol.com

1956
Chair: David Lindholm
jdlpgl@aol.com

Volunteer: Al Nisley
alnisley@yahoo.com

1957
Chair: John Lawrence
johnalaw@gmail.com

1958
Chair: Eric Naylor
enaylor@sewanee.edu

1959
Chair: Tony Gooch
tonygooch@aol.com

Chair: Bill Moore
wwmspm@comcast.net

1960
Chair: Bob Gaines
rgaines@snet.net

1961
Chair: Ernie Cheek  Click here to see our profile on Ernie
emc2@blomand.net

1962
Chair: Paul Calame
calames@mindspring.com

Chair: Bill Shasteen
wshasteen@gmail.com

Volunteers: David Clough
cesclough@aol.com

Sparkie Edgin
ebedgin@hughes.net

Phillip George
lockewill@aol.com

Tom Greer
tgjg@tgjg.org

Joe Harvill
jharvill@bellsouth.net

Barney Haynes
bhaynes@kslaw.com

Grover Jackson
grover.jackson@sbcglobal.net

Don Macleod
donmacleod@comcast.net

Brad Russell
bradr@nctv.com

Richard Tillinghast
richwtill@gmail.com

Landis Turner
landis2264@bellsouth.net

Rufus Wallingford
rwallingford@me.com

1963
Chair: Hank Haynes
hhaynes@hpbins.net

1964
Chair: Gresh Lattimore
glattimore@verizon.net

Volunteers:
Chris Kirchen
chris@bevcapital.com

Joe Winkelman
joe@winkelman.co.uk

1965
Chair: Jerry Adams
jadams@aralliance.org

1966
Volunteers:
Charles Allen
cka@infionline.net

Jim Bruda
jnbruda@aol.com

Lee Mays
mays7772@gmail.com

John Day Peake
peakejd@comcast.net

Joe Pierce
jospierce@bellsouth.net

Steve Reynolds
shr@macfar.com

Arthur Seymour
ajseymour@fmsllp.com

1967
Chair: Bert Polk
bpolkmd@yahoo.com

Bob Hynson
rhynson@gmail.com

Volunteers: Pete Cavert
petecavert@gmail.com

Morgan Eiland
cmeiland@earthlink.net

Paul Frantz
ptfrantz@carilionclinic.org

Frank Gummey
fgummey@aol.com

Lyle Key
cdkrlk@comcast.net

Sam Moss
smoss@darlingtonschool.org

George Paine
georgepaine2@gmail.com

Hank Perrin
hogwild@fuse.net

Benjamin Powell
bppno1@aol.com

William Scheu
wscheu@rtlaw.com

Jim Sutton
jasutton@optonline.net

1968
Chair: Nolan Leake
nleake@bellsouth.net

1969
Chair: Richard Wilkens
richard.wilkens@comcast.net

1970
Chair: Jock Tonissen  Click Here to view our profile on Jock
jtonissen@walnutstreet.com

Volunteers:
Daniel Ahlport
dahlport@hotmail.com

George Bishop
george.bishop@wallerlaw.com

Winston Charles
wmcunningham@bcmlawyers.com

Bill Cunningham
wmcunningham@bcmlawyers.com

Tim Dargan
dkandk@aol.com

Don Ellis
don318@comcast.net

David Hillier
dhillier@gumandhillier.com

Tom McNiel
tsmcniel@gmail.com

Walter Merrill
walter.h.merrill@vanderbilt.edu

Alec Moseley
amoseley@handarendall.com

Henry Parsley
hparsley@bellsouth.net

Steven Sanford
ssanford@cadlaw.com

Donald Shapleigh
donaldss@bellsouth.net

Dorsey Smith
kathygail105@aol.com

Brad Whitney
rbwhitney@aol.com

1971
Chair: Rob Crichton  Click here to see our profile on Rob
rcrichton@cbjw.net

Volunteers:
Herndon Inge
herndoninge@bellsouth.net

Jack Steinmeyer
jsteinmeyer@fmbanktulsa.com

Pete Stringer
wastringer@gmail.com

Tim Toler
tmtoler8@aol.com

1972
Chair: Bill McElveen
billmcelveen1@gmail.com

Volunteer: Bob Burwell
robertsgolf@pinehurst.net

John Clemens
john.clemens@elpaso.com

Dick Henderson
rhenderson8@nc.rr.com

Bucky Knowlton
cknowlton@rwbaird.com

1973
Chair: Ellis Mayfield
emayfield@sasweb.org

1974
Chair: Tica Gibson
ticag@aol.com

1975
Chair: Dale Grimes
dgrimes@bassberry.com

1976
Chair: Robert Clark
robertc@cityofws.org

Volunteers:
Mike Graham
mikeg@grahamcompany.com

Michelle Harvey
mmautheharvey@att.net

Michael Payne
mdpayne26@comcast.net

Peter Squire
peter.squire@att.net

1977
Chair: James Bradford
jbradfor@balch.com

Volunteers:Alex Albright
awalbright@gmail.com

Mary Barton
barton.mary1@gmail.com

Joanne Boyd
jeboydlaw@gmail.com

Betsy Cox
bcox@rtlaw.com

Johnny Davis
john.davis@cadencebanking.com

Rookie Davis
uroseed@aol.com

Kathy Henslee
khenslee@apr.org

Howell Kiser
bhkiser@bellsouth.net

Dick Mappus
dmappus@yahoo.com

Dan Rock
daniel.rock1213@gmail.com

Dale Trimble
dlt@trimblefirm.com

Dana Tumpowsky
dtumpowsky@westminstercollege.edu

Marcia Wyatt
mwyatt62@comcast.net

1978
Chair: Bill Harper
william.harper@wfadvisors.com

1979
Chair: Margaret Ferguson
mferglee@aol.com

Chair: Scott Ferguson
scott.ferguson@bbandt.com

1980
Chair: Onie L. McKenzie
mckenzie@longwood.edu

Volunteers:
Florence Atwood
atwoodcw@verizon.net

Sue DeWalt
sld@sgkpc.com

Minna Elliott
minnadelliott@gmail.com

Lee Guerry
leeguerry@comcast.net

John Hill
john.hill@nmfn.com

Tandy Lewis
tandy.lewis@morgankeegan.com

John Saclarides
john.saclarides@wellsfargo.com

Hugh Sharber
hsharber@millermartin.com

Tom White
tawhite@unum.com

1981
Chair: Norman Allen
normalleniii@aol.com

Volunteers:
Pam Anderson
quail6@embarqmail.com

Chris Bellows
christopher.bellows@hklaw.com

Rob Binkley
rbinkley@raineykizer.com

Sanford Dunklin
sdunklin81@comcast.net

Caroline Haynes
cmhaynes@comcast.net

Mary Herring
mherring@temple.edu

Don Olmstead
dolmstead@novarecapital.com

Lee Parks
leeparks@bellsouth.net

Wiley Wasden
wwasden@brennanandwasden.com

Freddie Wood
fwood@fs.fed.us

1982
Chair: Chip Manning
jrmannin@sewanee.edu

Volunteers:
Weston Andress
wandress@carrprop.com

Charlie Atwood
atwoodcw@verizon.net

Dan Boeckman
dboeckman@turtlecreekholdings.com

Amelia Campbell
amelia@fowlerwhite.com

Scott Clemons
scott@theclemonsco.com

David Condon
david@davidcondon.net

Joy Gardner
joyogardner@comcast.net

Anne Garrett
garrettlx@insightbb.com

Alyson Hardin
alysonhardincfp@gmail.com

Daniel Johnson
djohnson@lbfjlaw.com

Lisa Keith-Lucas
lkeithlu@sasweb.org

Guy Lyman
guylyman@gmail.com

Jean Parks
sadalee@bellsouth.net

Richard Williams
rdwilliams4@gmail.com

1983
Chair: Stewart Low
stewartlow@usa.net

Volunteers:
Carol Meyers
ckbrew@gps.edu

1984
Chair: Trippe Cheek
tcheek@whww.com

Volunteers:
Sally Cole
sally@fallschurchchamber.org

Matt Costello
mwcostello@gmail.com

Jimbo King
jk3@mcgowinking.net

1985
Chair: Kimberly Crouch
kacrouch@comcast.net

Volunteers:
Mark Balte
mbalte@logility.com

Larry Domenico
ldomenico@mfllaw.com

Bill Gage
gage@buckkeenan.com

Hank Hopping
hhopping@mccallie.org

Susan Nance
susan.nance@comcast.net

David Norton
david.norton@reznickgroup.com

Laurie Rogers
lcjr@me.com

Joan Seigle
joan@highlandfling.org

Rich Westling
richard.westling@gmail.com

1986
Chair: Rob Johnson
rob.h.johnson@wellsfargo.com

Volunteers:
Louisa Basarrate
louisa@dancinghamster.net

Dennie Crabtree
crab1@lighttube.net

Hal Cummings
Hal.Cummings@Sonoco.com

Brenda Ellis
bellis@middlebury.edu

Betsy Fox
bfox@charlottelatin.org

Sage Hoare
sr0226@att.com

Michael Kerr
mkerr@thediocese.net

Joe Liles
joseph_liles@ml.com

Joe Lucas
jlucas4259@aol.com

Mary Lucas
maryflucas@aol.com

Stuart Milton
stuart@dhmkids.com

Tom Milton
tom@dhmkids.com

Kathy Royal
familyroyal@verizon.net

Ellis Simmons
esimmons@tncommercebank.com

Hildreth Stafford
hildreth@mindspring.com

Jenny Wiegand
jrwiegan@sewanee.edu

1987
Chair: Michael Harold
michaelh@spsr-law.com

Volunteers:
Weston Adams
wadams@mgclaw.com

Clay Bailey
baileyc@montgomerybell.edu

Charlie Brock
cbrock@brockpartnerships.com

Doug Brown
doug.brown@mercer.com

E'Lane Carr
ecarr4@me.com

Wally Evans
wevans@cahabamedia.com

Fox Johnston
fox@fbright.com

Grant King
sewanee@grantking.com

Fred Manning
fmanning@laborlawyers.com

Virginia Martin
vbmartin252@yahoo.com

Michael McSurdy

Charles Strain
cstrain@ups.com

Frank Tynes
ftynes@bellsouth.net

1988
Chair: Garrison Martin
garrison@fbright.com

Volunteers:
Susan Everitt
severitt@edsaugusta.com

Julia Hamilton
juliawhamilton@comcast.net

Becky Mahoney
bmahoney@waterforddevelopment.com

Laura Neill
lauralneill@gmail.com

Sydney Norris
sydneymnorris@gmail.com

David Shipps
david.shipps@gmail.com

1989
Chair: Michael Reeves
michael.reeves@alumni.sewanee.edu

Scott Smith
sfsmith@mail.barry.edu

Volunteers:
John Barr
john.barr@bgllp.com

Paul Myers
pmyers@comcast.net

Katie Pearson
kc_pearson@yahoo.com

Sarah Wilson
sarahwilson0217@gmail.com

1990

Chair: Bonnie Hannah
bonniehannah@satx.rr.com

Volunteers:
Laura Adams
lauramadams@bellsouth.net

Laura Archer
archer@mindspring.com

Thomas Mavor
tmavor@bellsouth.net

Ed Moser
easyedmo@yahoo.com

Mike Raeber
mraeber@kslaw.com

Mollie Shook
mollie.shook@gmail.com

Anne Smith
asmsmith@bellsouth.net

Rebekah Warren
rebekahwarren@bellsouth.net

1991
Chair: Albie Dickson  Click here to see our profile on Albie
dicksona@aol.com

Chair: Laura Oppenhimer   Click here to see our profile on Laura
loppenhimer@yahoo.com

Volunteers:
Sallie Allen
salliereynolds@earthlink.net

David Bruce
n.david.bruce@gmail.com

Jason Ehrlinspiel
ehrlinspiel63@gmail.com

Alex Goldsmith
goldsmithalex@bellsouth.net

Michelle Hall
mhall@oglethorpe.edu

Kent Jones
newjones@bellsouth.net

Hannah Lavey
hannahlavey@yahoo.com

Liz McConnel
elizabethmcconnel@gmail.com

Marshall McGehee
mmcgehee@gmail.com

David Miller
renaissanceprop@bellsouth.net

Trey Moye
treymoye@yahoo.com

Cate Nance
catenance@gmail.com

Alice Nezzer
alicenez@gmail.com

Scott Ortwein
scott.ortwein@alston.com

Trayte Peters
trayte.peters@comcast.net

Stephen Saunders
ssaunders@fennebresque.com

Ramsay Sims
ramsaysims@embarqmail.com

Bert White
charles.l.white@mssb.com

Kim Wilton
kimwilton@hotmail.com

Paul Woodall
pwoodall@joneswalker.com

1992
Chair: Fairlie Herron
fairliemail@gmail.com

Chair: Mark Herron
markdherronmd@herrondermatology.com

Volunteers:
Helen Britton
helsterbritton@gmail.com

Micah Custer
mmsewanee@gmail.com

Emily Followill
emilyfollowill@mac.com

Mason Hardy
mhardy@4decisions.biz

Greg Hill
gregyounghill@gmail.com

Francie Ladd
francesladd9@gmail.com

Kellie Purdy
purdyfam5@gmail.com

Webb Roberts
wroberts@matrixbrokerage.com

Jessie Smiley
jess@thesmileyhome.org

B.T. Thomas
thomarc@hotmail.com

1993
Chair: Rebecca Spicer
rcmspicer@yahoo.com

Volunteers:
Chase Bean
beanc@tnemec.com

Spencer Goetz
goetzspencer@bellsouth.net

Victoria Manley
hvmanley@yahoo.com

Jeff Muench
jeff_muench@hotmail.com

1994
Chair: Eric Stevenson
stevensoneric@bellsouth.net

Volunteers:
Christie Burbank
cburbank@millermartin.com

Laurin Groover
lauringroover@yahoo.com

Bobby Hood
bobbyjr.hood@hoodlaw.com

Jim Howser
jdhowser@gmail.com

Wilbur Matthews
wilbur@vaquerollc.com

Sarah Steffner
metzgar5@yahoo.com

Holly Wilbourn
hollykwilbourn@yahoo.com

1995
Chair: Margaret Zivkovich
muzivkovich@comcast.net

Chair: Trent Zivkovich
mtzivkovich@comcast.net

Volunteers:
Heather Cook
hscook@yahoo.com

Laurie Howell
laurie.howell@gmail.com

Matthew Hunter
mfairchildhunter@gmail.com

Charles Israel
cisrael@auburn.edu

Katherine Israel
kcisrael@yahoo.com

Helen Johnson
hboehm705@aol.com

Burns Jones
jonesb@canterburygso.org

Misty Palmer
mlmaib@yahoo.com

Mark Smith
gmsmith@mindspring.com

May Smythe
maysmythe@gmail.com

1996
Chair: Sarah Thompson
alston.thompson@gmail.com

Volunteers:
Patrick Comer
patrick.comer@gmail.com

Chris Cudabac
ccudabac@alumni.sewanee.edu

Katie Edwards
kmurdockedwards@yahoo.com

Peter Edwards
edwards2233@netscape.net

Molly Holdeman
mollyfication@yahoo.com

Bart Kempf
bartkempf@gmail.com

Robert Paine
paine_robert@yahoo.com

Georganne Perrine
gannegarz@aol.com

Lyle Tenpenny
lyle.tenpenny@gmail.com

Dave Thompson
dthompson@nealharwell.com

Kathryn Thompson
kthompson@thompsonresearchgroup.com

Lizzie Worden
lizzieanderson@hotmail.com

David Young
david.young@alumni.sewanee.edu

1997
Chair: Courtland Eyrick
courtland@cantrellrealestate.net

Volunteers:
Louie Caputo
louisfcaputo@gmail.com

Jo Anna Davis
jojodancerfly@gmail.com

Whit Davis
wdavis@edgecappartners.com

Keller Foster
kellercfoster@gmail.com

Luke Gebhard
lgebhard@gmail.com

Amy Jackson
amycrowderjackson@gmail.com

Caldwell Marks
caldwellmarks@mac.com

Jeanne Monk
jeannemonk@charter.net

Martha Rhodes
marthahartrhodes@yahoo.com

Carden Simcox
cardensimcox@gmail.com

1998
Chair: Rachel Robinson    Click here to view our profile on Rachel
rachelclarkrobinson@gmail.com

Volunteers:
Doug Adair
djadair@me.com

George Drennan
gdrennan@pmpllp.com

Bert Emerson
bertemerson@gmail.com

Alice Grey Harrison
alicegrey@yahoo.com

Reggie Ramsey
rsquaredrnr@hotmail.com

1999
Chair: Lydia Fenet
lfenet@christies.com

Volunteers:
Caroline Cheves
ccheves@gmail.com

Libba Osborne
losborne@leapfrogprco.com

Elaine Passman
elaine.passman@yahoo.com

Culver Scales
culverstapleton@yahoo.com

2000
Chair: Elena Eneva
elena@elenaeneva.com

Volunteers:
Patrick Blankinship
patrickblankinship@gmail.com

P.J. Deschenes
pjdeschenes@gmail.com

Mavora Donoghue
mavoramonk@hotmail.com

Brian Fiore
brian.fiore@gmail.com

Pablo Gonzalez
pablo.gonzalez@phelps.com

Busy Kimball
busykimball@gmail.com

Lonsdale Koester
lmgkoester@yahoo.com

Kate McKenna
katecmck@hotmail.com

Parker Sanders
wp_sanders@hotmail.com

Liddell Shannon
liddell_shannon@yahoo.com

Jennifer Staats
jcbulkeley@gmail.com

Dixon Stapleton
dixonstapleton@gmail.com

Michael Woody
michaelwoody@hotmail.com

2001
Chair: Sev Carlson
severin_carlson@sbcglobal.net

Volunteers:
Haley Burton
burtonhaley@hotmail.com

Zachary Goodyear
zach@evansgoodyear.com

Adam Jackson
adamrjackson@hotmail.com

SP Kalita
spkalita@alumni.sewanee.edu

Wallace Marsh
cwmarsh4@gmail.com

Cara Sanders
csrobb@mac.com

John Schmick
jschmick@yahoo.com

Sidney Short
sidneyshort@gmail.com

Clayton Stanley
cstanley@capitolresourcesllc.com

Liz Wilmes
ewilmes@gmail.com

Matthew Wright
matthew_h_wright@yahoo.com

2002
Chair: Jane Harrison Fisher
janeharrisonfisher@yahoo.com

Volunteers:
Will Arnold
beccawillandperry@comcast.net

Tom Bradshaw
thomas.bradshaw@gmail.com

Becca Campbell
campbell.becca@gmail.com

Ryan Cosgrove
rcosgrove@akingump.com

John Fairey
jfairey@pointercapital.com

Day Gates
daygates@gmail.com

Robert Glass
rfglass@gmail.com

Braden Goodwin
braden.goodwin@yahoo.com

Melissa Habel
melissaadt@gmail.com

Jane Izard
janeizard@gmail.com

Chase Neal
chaseneal@hotmail.com

Wilson Rogers
wilsonwrogers@gmail.com

Robert Turnbull
turnbrt0@hotmail.com

Mary Spotswood Underwood
maryspotswoodbox@hotmail.com

2003
Chair: Rivers Powers
rivers.powers@gmail.com

Volunteers:
Sarah Bowersox
bowersox.sarah@gmail.com

Paul Dent
pauldent01@hotmail.com

Rachel Eason
racheleeason@gmail.com

Jacob Gardner
gardnwj0@yahoo.com

Lindsey Sanders
lindseysanders@gmail.com

Edie Wear
edie.wear@gmail.com

Alston Williamson
alstonstuart@gmail.com

2004
Chair: Alex Harwell
alex.harwell@gmail.com

Chair: Johnny Shoaf
jshoaf@gmail.com

Volunteers:
Mike Egger
eggerme@gmail.com

Ele Ford
eeford@smu.edu

Rory Fraser
roryfraser@gmail.com

Carmen Germino
carmen.germino@gmail.com

Catesby Lewis
catesby721@yahoo.com

Dietrich Parker
dietrichparker@yahoo.com

Bart Pickett
bartpickett@gmail.com

Catherine Powell
cgpowell@sewanee.edu

Taylor Rogers
taylorogers@gmail.com

Robin Rotman
robin.m.rotman@gmail.com

Andrew Schmidt
schmidrew@gmail.com

Hayley Shelton
hayleyj82@hotmail.com

Britton Thompson
bthompson@alumni.sewanee.edu

Judson Williford
judsonwilliford@gmail.com

Elizabeth Zucchero
ezuccher@bsc.edu

A.J. Zucchero
ajzucchero@gmail.com

2005
Chair: Mattie Azurmendi
mattie.azurmendi@gmail.com

Volunteers:
Kevin Alonso
kevin.alonso@gmail.com

Matt Austin
marshallaustin@gmail.com

Robert Bovard
robertdbovard@gmail.com

Jeremy Cothern
jeremy.cothern@gmail.com

Ellen Jones
ellenmurphyjones@gmail.com

Kate Kilgore
kate.kilgore@colliers.com

Will Lombard
wlombard@gmail.com

Jane Mauzy
janemauzy@gmail.com

Mary Oehmig
mtoehmig@gmail.com

William Peirson
willpeir@hotmail.com

Ashley Query
ashley.m.query@gmail.com

Lisa Rast
lisa.rast@gmail.com

2006
Chair: Katherine Flohr
kb1230@gmail.com

Volunteers:
Catherine Bass
bass.catherine@gmail.com

Logan Gewin
logan.gewin@gmail.com

Kevin Herrell
kherrell@gatewayedi.com

Megan Hinkle
megan.l.hinkle@gmail.com

Hill Peterson
hill.peterson@gmail.com

Catherine Pollard
alleycm0@gmail.com

Chris Purdy
cdpurdy@gmail.com

Margaret Anne Ryburn
margaretanneryburn@gmail.com

Peter Strickland
petertstrickland@gmail.com

Catherine Warfield
avery.catherine@gmail.com

Patrick Warfield
jpatrickwarfield@gmail.com

Sally Williams
sallykatewilliams@gmail.com

2007
Chair: Sara Parsons  Click Here to view our profile on Sara
saraparsons16@yahoo.com

Volunteers:
Leigh Anderson
leigh.anderson29@gmail.com

Hunter Brush
hunter.brush@gmail.com

Elizabeth Farr
farr.elizabeth@gmail.com

Matt Farr
mrfarr@sewanee.edu

Amy Hill
amhill@sewanee.edu

Patrick Morrell
pmorrell1@gmail.com

Gunn Murphy
gunnmurphy@gmail.com

Alex Neville
alexandra.neville@gmail.com

Jen Reynolds
jen.u.reynolds@gmail.com

John Snell
john.walters.snell@gmail.com

Elizabeth Sweezey
elizabeth.sweezey@gmail.com

Lindsey Williams
lindseyfinchwilliams@gmail.com

2008
Chair: Alden Knowlton
alden.knowlton@gmail.com

Volunteers:
John Bomar
jsbomar@gmail.com

Emily Flannery
emilygflannery@gmail.com

Whitney Lehr Flynn
wlrflynn@gmail.com

J.D. Hague
jamesdhague@gmail.com

Colin Hatton
colin.p.hatton@gmail.com

Peyton Hutchins
c.peyton.hutchins@gmail.com

Marion Mozley
marionmozley@gmail.com

Peter Neville
peter.b.neville@gmail.com

Mary Peterkin
mhpeterkin@gmail.com

Carla Reed
careed8@gmail.com

Claire Simmons
claire.csimmons@gmail.com

Mary Katherine Stone
marykstone@gmail.com

2009
Chair: Catherine Outten
coutten@sewanee.edu

Volunteers:
Nathan Batey
nathan.batey@gmail.com

Carl Gray
carlhgray@gmail.com

Will Grundy
wdgrundy@gmail.com

Lynn Hancock
lynn.hancock@gmail.com

Kat Hauch
kathauch@gmail.com

Sarah Henderson
sarahhenderson117@gmail.com

Grace King
king.grace.a@gmail.com

Leafi Mobley
alethea.mobley@gmail.com

Alex Pappas
r.alex.pappas@gmail.com

Hayley Robb
hayley.e.robb@gmail.com

Chase Spurlock
cfspurlock@gmail.com

2010
Chair: Melissa Lyman
lyman.mm@gmail.com

Volunteers:
Kelsay Best
kelsaybest@gmail.com

Claire DeBow
debowec@gmail.com

McGowin Ey
mcgowin.ey@gmail.com

Elizabeth Garfield
ecgarfield@gmail.com

Henry Gass
henry.gass@gmail.com

Mac Johnson
maclellanjohnson@mac.com

Forbes Mann
forbes.mann.ii@gmail.com

Axton Reilly
reillac0@sewanee.edu

2011
Chair: Eloise Repeczky
eloise.repeczky@gmail.com

Volunteers:
Neat Clark
neat.clark@gmail.com

Kathryn Cochran
kscochra@sewanee.edu

Emily Detmer
detmeeh0@sewanee.edu

Alex Harris
alexharris07@gmail.com

Garrett Hollingsworth
gphollingsworth@gmail.com

Jear Jujaroen
jujarj0@sewanee.edu

Liza Ketcham
lizaketcham@gmail.com

Josh King
jaking@sewanee.edu

Brandi Moore
moorebn0@gmail.com

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Ellen and Tyler Baldwin
Columbia, SC
Tyler’s Email: tbaldwin@cypressrep.com
Ellen’s Email: ecbaldwin@sc.rr.com
Ben C’14

Paige Beitel
Huntsville, AL
Paige’s Email: beitelba@comcast.net
Caroline C’11
Connor C’14


Brian Beitel
Huntsville, AL
Brian’s Email: babeitel@comcast.net
Caroline C’11
Connor C’14


Kim and Johnny Belk
Charlotte, NC
Kim’s email: belkkim@gmail.com
John’s email: johnny_belk@belk.com
Frances C’15

Lili and Jon Billings
Chevy Chase, MD
Lili’s email: lili.billings@gmail.com
Jon’s email: jonathan.lee.billings@gmail.com
Julia C’15


Teri and Bill Block
Minneapolis, MN
Teri’s Email: terib@comcast.net
Bill’s Email: williamblock@me.com
Ashley C’13


Jessica and Jeff Brown
Pittsburgh, PA
Jessica’s Email: jessicabrwn0@gmail.com
Jeff’s Email: jwbrown22@msn.com
Hannah C’14

Kay and John Cappleman
Winter Garden,FL
Kay’s email: kcappleman@cfl.rr.com
John’s email: jcappleman@cfl.rr.com
Sam C’12
Matt C’15


Nancy and Jeff Conover
Lake Forest, IL
Nancy’s Email: nancyconover@mac.com
Jeffrey’s Email: jeffrey_conover@yahoo.com

Tom C’14


Ann and Rhodes Craver
Durham, NC
Ann’s email: awcgrc@frontier.com
Rhodes’ email: rcraver@kennoncraver.com
John C’14


Kelly and Jim Daniell
San Antonio, TX
Kelly’s Email: kdan@satx.rr.com
Jim’s Email: jdaniell@satx.rr.com
Corrine C’14


Laura and Bill Dawson
Pittsburgh, PA
Laura’s Email: ldawson24@aol.com
Bill’s Email: bdawsonfoxtop@gmail.com
Karen C’14

Ellen Clare and Scott Dreyer
Washington, DC
Ellen’s Email: ECGD14@aol.com
Scott’s Email: sdreyer@compasspointllc.com
Gilly C’14

Karen and James Duddlesten
Las Vegas, NV
Karen’s Email: lvkaren@cox.net
James’ Email: jduddlesten@gcwallace.com
Andrew C’14


Donna and Robbie Evans
Jackson, MS
Donna’s Email: donna.d.evans@gmail.com
Robbie’s Email: robevansmd@gmail.com
Angela C’14


Boo and Ken Gemes
Bronxville, NY
Boo’s email: boogemes@aol.com
Ken’s email: kengemes@verizon.net
Sydney C’15

Georgette and Kent George
Charleston, WV
Georgette’s email: georgette@georgette.com
Kent’s email: kjg@ramlaw.com
Alexandra C’15


Cynthia and Paul Googe
Knoxville, TN
Cynthia’s email: cindyag@bellsouth.net
Paul’s email: pgooge@labpath.com
John C’15

Terrell and Elliott Harrigan
Richmond, VA
Terrell’s email: terrell@theharrigans.info
Elliott’s email: eharrigan@nationaltowers.com
Eloise C’15


Teresa and Jim Hubbard
Fort Worth, TX
Teresa’s email: jthubb@aol.com
Jim’s email: jhubbard@higginbotham.net
Nicki C’15


Christine and Jack Juricic
Michigan City, IN
Chris’s Email: cjuricic@simon.com
Jack’s Email: jackjuricic@sbcglobal.net
Caitlin-Jean C’14


Lori and Chris Kirchen
Greenwich, CT
Lori’s email: lorikirchen@yahoo.com
Chris’s email: chris@bevcapital.com
Jamie C’15


Deborah and Stephen Lee
Decatur, GA
Deborah’s Email: stephen.lee4@comcast.net
Stephen’s Email: stephen.lee@bbvacompass.com
Elizabeth C’14


Laurie and Todd Lincoln
Princeton, NJ
Laurie’s Email: lincoln5@comcast.net
Todd’s Email: tlincoln@princetonpsg.com
Drew C’13

Michelle and Hal Martin
Oklahoma City, OK
Michelle’s Email: martinmichelle@mac.com
Hal’s Email: haldavidmartin@yahoo.com
Cara C’13


Beth and Greg McCrickard
Towson, MD
Beth’s Email: bmccrickard@me.com
Greg’s Email: gmccrikard@mac.com
Alex C’13


Mary and Howard Moore
Dallas, TX
Mary’s Email: mary-moore@sbcglobal.net
Howard’s Email: howard.moore@keste.com
Thomas C’13


Suzanne and Greg Muth
New York, NY
Suzanne’s email: suzannehammettnyc@gmail.com
Greg’s email: g.j.muth@msn.com
Harry C’15


Elizabeth and Mike Nadal
Atlanta, GA
Elizabeth’s Email: enadal@comcast.net
Mike’s Email: mnadal@montag.com
Everett C’13


Laura and Bill Nelson 
Mission Hills, KS
Laura’s Email: bn2811@aol.com
Bill’s Email: bnelson@waddell.com
Tucker C’13


Deneice and Anvil Nelson
Brentwood, TN
Deneice’s Email: dbn1985@comcast.net
Anvil’s Email: aneljr@comcast.net
Anvil C’14
Amy C’15


Garland and Chuck Niquette
Lexington, KY
Garland’s Email: gfniquette@qx.net
Chuck’s Email: cmniquett@qx.net
Mason C’14


Nancy and Nate Parrish
Nashville, TN
Nancy’s email: nancyparrish@comcast.net
Nate’s email: nparrish@iceeonline.com
Cole C’15

Maris and Don Pascal
Greenwich, CT
Maris’ Email: mp434@aol.com
Don’s Email: dpascal@cfund.org
Carson C’13


Susan and Jay Reilly
Alpharetta, GA
Susan’s Email: srreilly@bellsouth.net
Jay’s Email: jreilly@salesforce.com
Joe C’11
Matt C’14


Lindsey and Jim Robbins
Tampa, FL
Lindsey’s email: lgrobbins10@gmail.com
Jim’s email: rjobbins@hwhlaw.com
Jimmy C’15


Ashley and Bill Rogers
Atlanta, GA
Ashley’s Email: rogsix@aol.com
Bill’s Email: brogsix@gmail.com
Kathryn C’11
Jack C’14


Gail and Deak Rushton
Birmingham, AL
Gail’s Email: gailrushton@me.com
Deak’s Email: deak@jr1.org
Ford C’14


Virginia Anne and Hugh Sharber
Chattanooga, TN
Virginia Anne’s Email: vsharber@millermartin.com
Hugh’s Email: hsharber@millermartin.com
Katherine C’13


Traci and Ricky Silver
Asheville, NC
Traci’s email: tracimsilver@gmail.com
Ricky’s email: rsilver@slpipe.com
Mallory C’13

Shawn and Brad Smith
Burlington, NC
Shawn’s email: smsduke@triad.rr.com
Brad’s email: btsmith@triad.rr.com
Robin C’15


Gib and Platt Staunton
Charlottesville, VA
Gib’s Email: gib77@earthlink.net
Platt’s Email: platt@stauntonbiomedical.com
Chelsea C’14


Rebecca and Rick Stein
Jacksonville, FL
Rick’s Email: rwstein@fletcherstein.com
Richard C’14


Sherri and Barry Stowe
Hong Kong  
Sherri’s email: stoweshgkg@aol.com
Barry’s email: stoweshgkg@aol.com
Anne Carter C’15

Ellen Dorsey and Jim Susman
Austin, TX
Ellen’s Email: dorsey@austin.rr.com
Jim’s Email: jsusman@stgdesign.com
Emily C’14


Louise and Will Symmes
Houston, TX
Louise’s email: weezies@swbell.net
Will’s email:
Cordes C’15


Anne and Quentin Urquhart
New Orleans, LA
Anne’s Email: ahurquhart@cox.net
Quentin’s Email: qurquhart@irwinllc.com
Liz C’13


Paula and Will Verity
Beaufort, SC
Paula’s Email: pverity@gmail.com
Will’s Email: will@verityvip.com
Liz C’13

Cissy and Curt Viebranz
Chester, NJ 
Cissy’s email: cissyviebranz@gmail.com
Curt’s email: curt.viebranz@gmail.com
Lillie Belle C’15

Angela and Leon White
Memphis, TN
Angela’s Email: a.white_67@hotmail.com
Leon’s Email: lwhite63@hotmail.com
Bianca C’14


Charlotte and Peter Williams
Charleston, SC
Charlotte’s Email: charlottesc@aol.com
Peter’s Email: peterwilliams35@gmail.com
Peter C'10
Charlotte C'14


Kathryn and Tom Wilson
Houston, TX
Kathryn’s Email: wilson77005@att.net
Tom’s Email: twilson@velaw.com
Marshall C’14


Beth and David Wittig
Topeka, KS 
Beth’s email: bethwittig@me.com
David’s email: davidwittig@hotmail.com
Cyrus C’14

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Greetings, Sewanee Parents

 

Your family has joined a remarkable community—one that cherishes excellence in academics and a reverence for life in all its aspects—including sports, the arts, community outreach, and social activities. Being on The Mountain is just the beginning of a fellowship that will last a lifetime. We are all very blessed to share in the richness of the Sewanee experience.

There are wonderful opportunities for parents to become involved at Sewanee.

For example:

  • Serve as a hometown recruiter, meeting and explaining Sewanee to prospective students and parents in your area. Contact Admission to see how you can help.
  • Serve as a mentor to Sewanee students to give them the benefit of your professional experience and to counsel them in their career paths and job hunting. Many parents also utilize Sewanee summer interns in their own businesses, a great benefit to both you and the student. Several internships carry Sewanee-provided stipends for the students. Contact Career Services if you would like to participate in either of these programs.
  • Support the Sewanee Annual Fund. The generous gifts of Sewanee families are a critical part of this vital resource. Last year the $3.7 million raised by the Annual Fund helped Sewanee continue to grow as an incomparable place of higher learning. Parents’ Council members gather in early December each year to conduct a Phonathon for the Annual Fund. If you have already given, thank you. If you have not yet done so, please visit Give Back to Sewanee to make a donation now.

The Sewanee Parents’ Council serves in an advisory capacity for the University. We meet on campus three times a year, and welcome your input on issues that need to be explored with the Administration. Parents’ Council members are available to help answer your questions, or to direct you to the appropriate person or office on campus. Our goal is to build up the connections between the constituency of parents and Sewanee, and to support the University’s mission of providing our sons and daughters with a superior undergraduate experience. If you would like to participate in the work of the Parents’ Council, we are eager to hear from you.

Year after year, Sewanee’s students build powerful bonds with each other and with this special place on The Mountain. We hope that you will find many opportunities to share the joy that those new relationships bring. Welcome to the Sewanee family!

Best regards,
Beth & Greg McCrickard
Parents of Alex C'13
bmccrickard@me.com  -- Beth's email
gmccrickard@mac.com -- Greg's email

Useful Contacts

Admission:
Phone: 1.800.522.2234
Email: admiss@sewanee.edu

Career Services:
Phone: 931.598.1121
Email: careers@sewanee.edu

Dean of Students Office:
Phone: 931.598.1229
Email: dstudent@sewanee.edu

Sewanee Annual Fund:
Phone: 931.598.1216
Email: sewaneeannualfund@sewanee.edu

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Fire equipment The Sewanee Outreach Network is a partnership of students, community groups, volunteer fire fighters, faculty members, Canale Fellows (student service leadership corps), schools, and people helping others. For residents of Sewanee, ON! provides many opportunities to volunteer on behalf of the community and society. Alumni and other friends who live elsewhere can become a part of Sewanee ON! Contact Dixon Myers in the Outreach Office to arrange a personal outreach trip or an event for your church or parish or other group. 

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