April 2013

Cities are in North Carolina except where indicated.

 

Alumni Weekend was held on April 12-14, 2013.

General

Art Professor Emeritus Bob Kowski took his GC PrideWear to Bridger Bowl, Bozeman, MT - March 2013.   Bob Kowski with granddaughter, Maya.

The 1998-99 Men's Soccer Team was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame on April 13, 2013.  This team was the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Champions and NCAA Championship Runner-up.  Team members are listed below.  To read more about the inductees click here.

Darren L. Powell, former GC Men's Soccer head coach, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Elizabeth Gibson Sweetman 1961, Greensboro, was the Greensboro College 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient.

The Class of 1963 celebrated their 50th Reunion this April.  They presented their class gift of $200,000 to Dr. Czarda on April 13, 2013.   Dr. Czarda and Nancy Chandler Gibbs

Dr. Jann Haynes Gilmore 1968, Alexandria, VA, her most recent book "Doors of Fame: A History of the Rehoboth Art League" was introduced in Rehoboth Beach, DE at the Rehoboth Art League.

Jane Biles Page 1968, Kernersville, was the Greensboro College 2013 Alumni Excellence Award Recipient.

Joseph F. Petrosi 1972, Slate Hill, NY won the Best Ink or Pencil Artist for 2012 according to the readers of recordonline.com, an online newspaper serving the Hudson Valley and Catskills region of New York.  The article announcing his win can be read here. Additional information about Joseph's professional accomplishments can be found here.

Kent D. Bighinatti 1994, Jamestown, former GC Men's Soccer assistant coach, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

EJ Hairston 1999, Haslet, TX, former GC Men's Soccer athletic trainer, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Bryan M. Holcomb 1999, Greensboro, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Stephen C. Larsen 1999, Cooper City, FL, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Tucker A. Peterson 1999, Raleigh, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Richard L. Ronemus 1999, Charlotte, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Kurt H. Britton 2000, Whitsett, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Peter J. DiStefano 2000, Greensboro, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Ozgur Doganavsargil 2000, Greensboro, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Nick Gonzales 2000, Cary, presented on the topic of "Leadership by Example: Is there Value in it?  What are its Limitations" on April 23, 2013 at Greensboro College.  This offering was sponsored by the Office of Career and Personal Development.

Ryan W. Nelsen 2000, Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Karen Dutton-Adams 2001, Radford, VA, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame on April 13, 2013 for Volley and Women's Tennis.  Karen was a 9 time All-Conference selction, earned All-Conference recognition 7 times in tennis and 2 times in volleyball, played number one singles and doubles in tennis, helped the tennis team win a school record of 17 matches as a senior, teamed with Jennifer Lea Matthew to break the school record for doubles wins with 44, finished her volleyball career with school records for assists and double-doubles in a season, and helped the volleyball team to the Conference championships in 1999 and 2000.  To read more of Karen's time at GC click here.

Ryan J. Collins 2001, Gainesville, VA, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

John B. Costilow 2001, Mooresville, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Ryan P. Johnson 2001, Fayetteville, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Jonathan W. Knaus 2001, Rolesville, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Matthew D. Petrone 2001, Portland, OR, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Jabari M. Richardson 2001, Greensboro, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013,

Glen A. Collins 2002, Christchurch, New Zealand, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame on April 13, 2013 for Men's Soccer.  Glen played midfield and helped GC to 3 conference championships, 2 conference tournament championships and 4 NCAA tournament appearances.  He set the school records for games played and starts, was First Team All-American and Conference Player of the Year as a senior, and a 3 time First Team All-Conference and All-Region selection.  Glen was also a member of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team and inducted into the Hall of Fame as a team member.  This team was the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Champions and NCAA Championship Runner-up.  For more information about Glen's accomplishments at Greensboro College click here.

Henderson D. Hicks III 2002, Loganville, GA, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Carlton S. Mack 2002, Fairfax, VA, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Brandon C. Overby 2002, Greensboro, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Marc Palacios 2002, Oxford, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Paul W. Ramey 2002, Disputanta, VA, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Edward J. Wohlgemuth 2002, Greensboro, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013.

Jennie Beal Counts 2007, High Point, published a motivational book entitled "Go Out On a Limb -- That's Where the Fruit Is" in March 2013.  The book focuses on achieving a more balanced and joyful life and contains worksheets.  Jennie's experience at Greensboro College as a BBA student is included as part of the lessons she learned educationally and professionally which she hopes will be of help to others.  This book is available on Amazon.  Jennie says "I am extremely proud of my degree from Greensboro and the rich experience of earning it.  My time there was a rewarding educational experience which I cherish."

Cherilyn R. Strader 2007, High Point, was the Greensboro College 2013 Young Alumni Award Recipient.

Patrick A. Palsha 2008, Fort Lewis, WA, returned from his second deployment from Afghanistan as a Company Fire Support Officer in an Infantry Rifle Company in the Zhair District.  Palsha was promoted to Captain and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Jonathan R. Scarpola 2008, Greensboro, received his CPA license from the State of North Carolina.

Amanda E. Stanley 2008 and 2011, Greensboro, graduated on April 5, 2013 from Winston-Salem Police Basic Law Enforcement Training.  Along with 20 other graduates, Amanda joins the Winston-Salem police force following 27 weeks of training.

Jeremy D. Harford 2011, Winston Salem, was inducted into the Greensboro College Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 1998 Men's Soccer Team on April 13, 2013. Next year's Alumni Weekend will be April 4-6, 2014.  Come join the fun! Alumni Weekend photos by Bert VanderVeen.

Deaths

Mary Jones Ray 1942, Charlotte, on April 1, 2013.  (Obituary)

Ethel Owen Kyle 1949, Richmond, VA on April 18, 2013. (Obituary)

Ann Martin Lewis 1949, Durham, on December 13, 2012.

Betty Hood Lynn 1964, Charlotte, on April 26, 2013.  (Obituary)

Sympathy Extended to

Iris Jones Kivett 1948, in the passing of her sister, Mary Jones Ray 1942.

Kitty Owen Davis 1953, in the passing of her sister, Ethel Owen Kyle 1949.

Jacqueline Jones Cox 1962, in the passing of her sister, Mary Jones Ray 1942. Births Aaron Michael (AJ) Deyerle Jr. to Tanya Young Deyerle 2003 and husband Aaron Deyerle on April 19, 2013.