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.