November 2015 PrideNotes

Cities are in North Carolina unless noted otherwise.

The Theatre Department's fall production of Mary Poppins wowed audiences, performing the musical November 5th - 8th.

We enjoyed a brief visit from Sue McEntire Dwelle, daughter of former Business Manager, Henry "Mac" Grady McEntire, who perished in the 1941 fire.  Sue McEntire Dwelle seated beside her father's memorial on campus General

Joan K. Goforth 1952, Rutherfordton, "Although I have some health problems, I am thankful that I can still live alone in my own home.  I have been active in prison ministry for seventeen years.  I am blessed to lead a Saturday morning bible study in a men's correctional facility."

Blanche Selden Bullock 1954, Chadbourn, "I'm still playing organ at Chadbourn Presbyterian Church.  Had my 1st great-grandson Oct. 14, 2015.  Do I feel old???"

Jane Love Burton 1957, Wilmington, "Enjoying living back in old hometown of Wilmington after being in Florida 35 yrs!  We go to NC State football games in Raleigh, seems like old times!"

Gail Lambert Gilligan 1961, Chesterfield, VA, became a first time grandma when her son, Patrick, became a father to Maia 2 years ago.   You may have heard of her other son, Vince Gilligan, who is a writer and producer known for X-Files, Hancock, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul.

Rebecca Cheek Searcy 1962, Columbus, has moved to Tryon Estates retirement community after living in Asheville for 9 years.

Alice Ann Edwards Mundy 1963, Gainesville, GA, "Now that my husband has retired (I did 2003) we are enjoying traveling lots while we are still in good health.  But the most fun of all is the time we have w/ our 3 grandchildren: Hope, 8; and twins, Ty and Mercy, 5."

Sara Williams Jacobson 1964, Chickasha, OK, is retired, enjoying her grandchildren, but stays involved in spiritual activities by volunteering at a local church.  Continues to appreciate her GC education.

Linda Bowden Selleck 1975, High Point, is enjoying her new retirement and beautiful grandchildren after 38 years of pastoral ministry, work as a public and private k-12 music educator and the joy of giving countless Celtic harp performances.

Dr. Bobbi J. Kotrba 1992, New Bern, owns Craven Animal Hospital and will have a new facility opening in 2016.

Brian V. Beasley 2008, Pace, FL, has received new orders and will be a Helicopter Pilot Instructor at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, FL.  He recently returned from a 10 month deployment to the Middle East with the Navy.  Following his return, Brian and Caroline (2008) hiked the High Sierra trail which summits Mount Whitney.   Brian returns after a 10 month deployment

Caroline 2008 and Brian 2008 at the summit of Mount Whitney Caroline Young Beasley 2008, Pace, FL, began working as a tax accountant with PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLC in January 2015.

Leslie Grey Orsini 2011, McLeansville, is a 3rd grade teacher with Guilford County School System.

Vontreece M. Hayes 2015, is a Graduate Assistant Coach for the Lady Hawks Women's Basketball team for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Click the link to read more.

Marriages

Stephanie A. Robertson 2008 and Joshua Bowman were married on November 29, 2014 at The Cetwick in Asheboro, NC.

Births

Tina Kamura born to Dr. April Alston Purnell 2003, and husband, Hakeem Purnell, on November 8, 2015.

Deaths

Jane Hess Johnson 1940, passed away on November 11, 2015.  OBITUARY

Sebie Midyette Hewitt 1944, passed away on October 29, 2015.  OBITUARY

Jane Butler Black 1948, passed away on November 12, 2013.  OBITUARY

Rachel M. Buie 1948, passed away on November 24, 2015.  OBITUARY

Beth Davis Peele 1948, passed away on October 28, 2015.  OBITUARY

Pauline Satterfield Miller 1963, passed away on September 14, 2015.  OBITUARY

Jennie Gray Carter 1964, passed away on October 29, 2015.  OBITUARY

Virginia L. Gray 1968, passed away on November 9, 2015.  OBITUARY

Donnell W. Guy Jr. 1982, passed away on November 18, 2015.  OBITUARY

Tammy Murrell Presnell 1997, passed away on November 14, 2015.  OBITUARY

Dr. Helen E. Misenheimer, former French professor, passed away on October 25, 2015.  OBITUARY

Sympathy Extended to

Virginia Clarke Gray-Backus 1942, in the passing of her daughter, Virginia L. Gray 1968, on November 9, 2015.

Hannah Davis Hammer 1947, in the passing of her cousin, Beth Davis Peele 1948, on October 28, 2015.

Elizabeth Davis Herring 1951, in the passing of her cousin, Beth Davis Peele 1948, on October 28, 2015.

Mary Jo Davis Doeringer 1955, in the passing of her cousin, Beth Davis Peele 1948, on October 28, 2015.

Elizabeth Harris Proctor 1956, in the passing of her husband, James Proctor, on May 3, 2015.

Barbara Reynolds Valentine 1957, in the passing of her husband, Tim Valentine, on November 10, 2015.

Emily Tesh Shealy 1959, in the passing of her son-in-law, Donnell W. Guy Jr. 1982, on November 18, 2015.

Frances A. Clarke 1966, in the passing of her cousin, Virginia L. Gray 1968, on November 9, 2015.

Sue Jacobs Wooten 1967, in the passing of her cousin, Pauline Satterfield Miller 1963, on September 14, 2015.

Phyllis Jacobs Dandison 1975, in the passing of her cousin, Pauline Satterfield Miller 1963, on September 14, 2015.

Virginia Clarke Hitch 1985, in the passing of her cousin, Virginia L. Gray 1968, on November 9, 2015.

Angela C. Bensberg 2015 MA, in the passing of her mother, Rachel M. Buie 1948, on November 24, 2015.

October 2015 PrideNotes

Cities are in North Carolina unless otherwise indicated.


 

General

Homecoming took place on October 17th.  Here's a sampling of photos in case you weren't able to attend. Softball Alumni

 

Men's Lacrosse Alumni

Women's Basketball Alumni

 

 

Tica Davis Green '94

Lisa Alley '93 and Anne Jones Hurd '81

David Baity '05

Ryan Childrey '13and Brett Graeser '13

Jonathan Hall '13

GC v Averett University; 48-46!

Annette Inge Casey 1952, Midland, TX, has 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, who all live in Texas.
Rev. John W. Van Tine 1969 and Virginia Roosa Van Tine 1970, Milford, DE, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with a river cruise on the Danube River from Budapest, Hungry to Nuremburg, Germany.
Vicki Seawell Miller 1970, High Point, is a retired principal who works as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education at High Point University.
Judith Hall Desper 1975, Carrboro, retired in August 2015 after 40 years of teaching in North Carolina public schools.
Timothy M. Randall 1993, Calabash, has been selected as Chairman of the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce (NC).
Kindle L. Headman 2010, Windham, CT, is working as a human resources manager for G4S, a nuclear security company.  She has moved to Connecticut, bought a house, and recently became engaged.

Kindle and her fiance.

Dianne Sexton Steed 2011, Lexington, an Exceptional Children Preschool Teacher with Davidson County Schools, won Teacher of the Year in May 2015 for The Arc of Davidson County.  In September, she was awarded The Arc of North Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Dianne Sexton Steed, The Arc of North Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Leah K. Tucker 2011, Jacksonville, is working at Animed Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinarian.
Erica H. Francisco 2015, Greensboro, has joined the Greensboro College staff as an Admissions Counselor.

Deaths

Jeanette Gore Bingham 1942, passed away on October 27, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Lee Warner Vinroot 1943, passed away on October 14, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Adeline Conner Worsley 1946, passed away on March 7, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Edith Bruton Thompson 1947, passed away on October 13, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Carolyn Stokes Watson 1948, passed away on October 19, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Caroline Bunting Schreier 1949, passed away on August 20, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Patsy Blake Moseley 1952, passed away on September 7, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Susan Jackson Noble 1954, passed away on October 4, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Sally Stapes Fry 1963, passed away on October 10, 2015.  OBITUARY 
Dorothy Summerow Warlick 1975, passed away on October 8, 2015.  OBITUARY 

Sympathy Extended to

Martha Brady Bruton 1947, in the passing of her sister-in-law, Edith Bruton Thompson 1947, on October 13, 2015.
Patricia Jackson Capehart 1952, in the passing of her sister, Susan Jackson Noble 1954, on October 4, 2015.
Jean Fortner Ward 1956, in the passing of her husband, William S. Ward, on October 25, 2015.
John F. Worsley II 1970, in the passing of his mother, Adeline Conner Worsley 1946, on March 7, 2015.

September 2015 PrideNotes

Cities in North Carolina unless otherwise noted.

General

Frances Winslow Smith 1945, Colfax, "Ben & I will celebrate our 65th wedding anniversary with our family of 34 on Oct.1, 2015 - with two more babies expected this Spring.  God is good!  Memories of GC are still so precious."

Jeanne Williamson Wall 1947, Thomasville, decided to "retire" to a retirement community last year, where she is staying busy.

Ruth Jones Hess 1949, Danville, VA, and husband, Ralph, have moved to a retirement home in Danville where they remain active, but are enjoying being waited on.  One son and daughter-in-law lives nearby, and the other lives on the Outer Banks.  She has two granddaughters in college.

Louise Sanford Beasley 1952, Durham, "I'm 85 years old and still doing Ballroom Dancing @ Fred Astaire Studio in Durham, NC."

Frances Kendrick Springs 1954, Mount Holly, is still enjoying retirement.  She's volunteering with Habitat Gaston, Mt. Holly Parks and Rec, Board - Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church, has 3 married children, and 5 grandchildren.

William A. Pike Jr. 1975, Richmond, VA, has written and published two seasonal books for children. The Last Pumpkin published in 2012, and Murray and the Mudmumblers The Christmas Benefit at the Haw River Ballroom published in 2014. Both books were illustrated by Nell Chesley a North Carolina native like Bill. Since 1975, Bill has resided in Virginia, and currently lives with his wife Betsy in Henrico County just outside of Richmond. Bill worked for 31 years in the public schools of Virginia as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal. He currently serves as the Director of Operations at Trinity United Methodist Church. For more information about both books, contact Dementi Milestone Publishing. The Last Pumpkin

Kay Vass Darling 1980, Chesterfield, VA became the Theological Librarian at Virginia Union University.

Anne Jones Hurd 1981, Greensboro, has returned to GC as the Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer.  Hurd is a past alumni association president, Trustee, and a former parent. Anne Jones Hurd '81

Dr. G. Darryl Waller 1983, Alexandria, VA, has added yet another degree to his resume.  In addition to a Ph.D., Dr. Waller has earned a Master of Music from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA in August 2015. He lives in Washington, D.C. and is employed as a Music Test Development Specialist for the American Institutes for Research.

Dr. Lynette Charles Tannis 1995, Plainfield, NJ, spoke on campus on September 2, 2015 sharing insight from her doctoral research which became a book, "Educating Incarcerated Youth".  Lynette Charles Tannis '95 pictured here with her son.

Karen Pierre Higgins 1997 , Elizabeth, NJ, joined GC faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in attending a presentation by Dr. Lynette Charles Tannis 1995 on Educating Incarcerated Youth.  "This place gave us our identity," Karen says of GC. "We figured out who we were while we were here." Karen Pierre Higgins '97

Dr. Kate T. Creasy 2005, Mountain View, CA, earned her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in April. Her dissertation project focused on genetic regulation of lipid metabolism and the resulting effects on cardiovascular and liver diseases. She will continue researching lipid metabolism and cardiovascular disease as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California San Francisco. Kate Creasy '05 pictured with her PhD advisor after completing her doctoral defense.

Deaths

Ora E. Jones 1940, passed away on July 31, 2015.  OBITUARY

Anna Lois Cobb Bulla 1941, passed away on February 20, 2015.  OBITUARY

Nancy Ward Pritchett 1944, passed away on September 27, 2015.  OBITUARY

Emily Joyce Copeland 1946, passed away on September 18, 2015.  OBITUARY

Margaret Hughes Bowman 1949, passed away on September 25, 2015.  OBITUARY

Patricia Milo Guffey 1969, passed away on September 27, 2015.  OBITUARY

Paul A. Valdes 2002, passed away on August 26, 2015.  OBITUARY

Sympathy Extended to

Betty Sisk Swain 1949, in the passing of her husband, David Swain, on June 5, 2015.

Rusty LaRue, former Head Men's Basketball Coach, in the passing of his son, Riley, on September 19, 2015.

Births

Allison Lanier Peschell 2007 and husband, Alex, celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Emery Grayann on August 10, 2015. Emery Grayann - Gail Jones Photography