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Monday, December 5, 2016

November 2016 PrideNotes



*Cities are in North Carolina except where indicated*
General
Maxine Scarborough Thomasson 1955, Oak Hill VA, and husband Larry have moved to Northern Virginia to be near their 3 daughters and families.  It was difficult for them to leave Manteo after 23 years overlooking the Croatan Sound, near her sister and other family members, plus Mt. Olivet UMC family. They have kept their home in Manteo which has become Westside Inn for vacation and special events rental. They intend to spend some time at the OBX with God willing.
Haywood W. Evans Jr. 1983, La Plata Md, is now the director of the Department of Community Services. Evans will begin his employment with Charles County Government on Monday, Nov. 28. Article  
Galina "Allie" Petrova 2003, Greensboro, launched her law firm earlier this year.  The firm is based in Greensboro and serves businesses and individuals across North Carolina.  Allie counsels businesses on formation, financing, acquisitions, ownership changes, and day-to-day business matters.  The firm handles tax issues before the Internal Revenue Service for businesses and individuals, and assists with tax planning for transactions.  Allie earned her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation degrees from the Georgetown University Law Center.  She earned her LL.M. in International Economic Law from the Sorbonne in Paris, France.  Before launching the firm, she practiced corporate law in Greensboro.  Prior to returning home to Greensboro, Allie advised clients on M&A tax matters in New York City.  She actively contributes to the work of the Greensboro College School of Business Advisory Council and the Tax Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.  
Allie Petrova
Tara J. Titcombe, Cleveland, OH, as project manager for the Cleveland Indians, helped create the run of show and game content for the World Series. 
Tara Titcombe project manager for the Cleveland Indians
Taylor Babb 2015 has been named the head boys lacrosse coach for Page High School in Greensboro. Babb is also an assistant football coach and math teacher at the school.
Deaths
Vivian Branson Glover 1937, passed away on November 3, 2016.  OBITUARY
Betty Bailey Phillips 1993, passed away on November 27, 2016.  OBITUARY
Elizabeth Carrington O'Connell 1961, passed away on November 30, 2016.  OBITUARY
Sympathy Extended To
Harriet Norton Van Wyck 1961 on the passing of her husband Samuel M. Van Wyck

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Greensboro College Alumni PrideNotes, October 2016

*Cities are in North Carolina except where indicated*

General
Frances Eckstein Roberton 1969 and Betty Jo (Rathner) Sutherland 1966

Frances Eckstein Roberton 1969 was visiting in Georgia after Libby was born in August and had lunch at a local pizza shop with Betty Jo (Rathner) Sutherland, who now lives in Snellville, GA and was class of 1966 at GC.  The two hadn't seen each other in over 40 years!

Deaths
Doug Montgomery, passed away on October 22, 2016.  Doug was a long-time employee who oversaw the maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds crews for more than 20 years.  OBITUARY
Hester "Nicky" Tulburt Booker 1938 of Karen Ct., passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. OBITUARY
Emma Janet Highfill Collins 1950 passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. OBITUARY  
Phyllis Smith Mueller 1951 passed away June 28, 2016. OBITUARY 
Carlene Freeman Blackmon 1952 passed away on October 2, 2016.  OBITUARY
Virginia Coble White 1952 passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. OBITUARY 
Jacquelyn Yelverton Coggins 1960 passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. OBITUARY  

Sympathy Extended To
Gaynelle Gwyn McMaster 1950 - husband, Billy McMaster passed away on November 23, 2015.

Marriages

 
Ashley M. Davis 2006 and Matt McNeely
Ashley M. Davis 2006 married Matt McNeely on August 6, 2016.

Births
Annabelle Grace Hauser

Annabelle Grace Hauser, born on May 30, 2016, to Leah Taylor Hauser 2005 and Mark Hauser.
 
Elizabeth "Libby" Hart Sorkin
Kate Roberton Sorkin 2005, Newnan GA, gave birth to Elizabeth "Libby" Hart Sorkin on 8/6/2016.  Libby is named (in part) after Elizabeth (Winn) Reynolds class of 1934 at GC and  Great Aunt, so Libby's Great Great Aunt!) and Elizabeth (Eckstein) Chase class of 1960 and my Aunt, so Libby's Great Aunt!). 
 
Richard Pinkney Gunther III
Richard Pinkney Gunther III born on January 13, 2016 to Annie-Laurie Riddle Gunther 2008 and Rich Gunther.  He joins siblings Jackson, Lindsey, and Katie. Picture
 
John-Walsh "Jack" DeGance Jr.
John-Walsh "Jack" DeGance Jr. was born on September 4, 2016 to Abigail Brown DeGance 2009 and John-Walsh DeGance 2003 weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz.
 

























Greensboro College Alumni PrideNotes, October 2016

*Cities are in North Carolina except where indicated*

General
Frances Eckstein Roberton 1969 and Betty Jo (Rathner) Sutherland 1966

Frances Eckstein Roberton 1969 was visiting in Georgia after Libby was born in August and had lunch at a local pizza shop with Betty Jo (Rathner) Sutherland, who now lives in Snellville, GA and was class of 1966 at GC.  The two hadn't seen each other in over 40 years!

Deaths
Doug Montgomery, passed away on October 22, 2016.  Doug was a long-time employee who oversaw the maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds crews for more than 20 years.  OBITUARY
Hester "Nicky" Tulburt Booker 1938 of Karen Ct., passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. OBITUARY
Emma Janet Highfill Collins 1950 passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. OBITUARY  
Phyllis Smith Mueller 1951 passed away June 28, 2016. OBITUARY 
Carlene Freeman Blackmon 1952 passed away on October 2, 2016.  OBITUARY
Virginia Coble White 1952 passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. OBITUARY 
Jacquelyn Yelverton Coggins 1960 passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. OBITUARY  

Sympathy Extended To
Gaynelle Gwyn McMaster 1950 - husband, Billy McMaster passed away on November 23, 2015.

Marriages

 
Ashley M. Davis 2006 and Matt McNeely
Ashley M. Davis 2006 married Matt McNeely on August 6, 2016.

Births

Annabelle Grace Hauser
Annabelle Grace Hauser, born on May 30, 2016, to Leah Taylor Hauser 2005 and Mark Hauser.
 
Elizabeth "Libby" Hart Sorkin
Kate Roberton Sorkin 2005, Newnan GA, gave birth to Elizabeth "Libby" Hart Sorkin on 8/6/2016.  Libby is named (in part) after Elizabeth (Winn) Reynolds class of 1934 at GC and  Great Aunt, so Libby's Great Great Aunt!) and Elizabeth (Eckstein) Chase class of 1960 and my Aunt, so Libby's Great Aunt!). 
 
Richard Pinkney Gunther III
Richard Pinkney Gunther III born on January 13, 2016 to Annie-Laurie Riddle Gunther 2008 and Rich Gunther.  He joins siblings Jackson, Lindsey, and Katie. Picture
 
John-Walsh "Jack" DeGance Jr.
John-Walsh "Jack" DeGance Jr. was born on September 4, 2016 to Abigail Brown DeGance 2009 and John-Walsh DeGance 2003 weighing 8 lbs. 11 oz.