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Jonathan E. Rivers (see p.7)
Melanie Scopa is now a development
associate at Catholic Charities Atlanta. Previously,
she worked as a Reinhardt development
officer.
Brian Stock and his wife, Mandy, welcomed
their daughter, Lydia Anne on Jan.
16, 2010. She weighed 6 lb., 4 oz and was
18 inches long. “She is so cute and a blessing
from our heavenly Father,” the proud
dad said.
’04
Chrysti Millsapps Goltz
and her husband announced the
birth of their son, Malachi Isaiah, on March
12, 2010. They live in Taylorsville, Ga.
Lindsay E. Powell of Atlanta, Ga., married
Ben Boyd on July 10, 2010. She has
taught social studies at Roswell High School
and served as the Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
for the last five years.
Angela Harlow ‘08 became
’05 Reinhardt’s director of financial
aid on March 1, 2010. She has worked at
Reinhardt in admissions or financial aid for
almost 10 years.
Blake Pass and Suzianne Green Pass
’97 of Blue Ridge, Ga., welcomed daughter,
Taber Blakeleigh, on March 11, 2010.
Kristen Gent Poole and her husband
welcomed son, Carter, on July 9, 2010.
They live in Kennesaw, Ga.
’06
Alison H. Holmes Adams
of Alpharetta, Ga., is now
patron services coordinator for the Falany
Performing Arts Center and an adjunct
professor of voice at Reinhardt University.
Randi Winn McSwain and her husband,
Chris, welcomed their first child,
Lilly Kate, on Aug. 18, 2010. She weighed
6 lbs., 2 oz. and was 19 inches long.
Rae Lynda Adams Merry and her husband
welcomed their son, Jacob Merry, on
Aug. 18, 2009. They live in Dahlonega, Ga.
’07
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Mary Hill Jost became Reinhardt’s
alumni development ad-
Nyla Paige and Carolyn Jean Turner.
ministrative coordinator in January 2010.
She had worked in Reinhardt’s admissions
office since 2007.
Brad and Leigh Baker Prather of
Powder Springs, Ga., welcomed sons, Nathan
Bradley and Caleb Thomas, on April
5, 2010.
Emilie Heard Steele and her husband,
Garrett, announce the birth of their son,
Gavin, on Feb. 19, 2009.
’08
Adia Williams of Lithonia,
Ga, welcomed twin daughters
Nyla Paige and Carolyn Jean Turner. born
April 6, 2010. (see photo above).
Angela Harlow (see ’05 note.)
Selena J. Tucker Thompson and her
husband, Cody, announce the birth of
their daughter, Aubrey Elise, on July 3,
2010.
’09
Briana Moody and Justin
West are engaged to be married
in February 2011. After teaching history
and coaching football and track at South
West and Moody
Paulding High School, Justin accepted
the head girl’s basketball coach position at
Metter High School in July 2010. He is
also assisting the football team and coaching
the cross country team. Briana is the
out of state recruitment coordinator for the
Georgia Southern University Admissions
Office.
Mitchell Roberts and Shea Barker
’10 were married in May 2010, at Dallas
First UMC in Dallas, Ga.
Tina Hulsey Wilson ‘87 ‘99 MBA
(please see ‘87 note).
’10
‘98.
Christian Higgins see note for
Alison McDougal Higgins
Michael Lichucki and Sarah Marple
were married on Oct. 9, 2010. They met as
freshmen at Reinhardt.
Robert Scott Wahnschaff is engaged
to Ashley Raimondi ’09. — JAM, MEJ
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Alumnotes
In Memoriam
Nettie Lee Lovelace of Free
Home, Ga., passed away on
April 18, 2010.
’41
’42
Charlie Frank Gregory
passed away on Feb. 12, 2010.
Ms. Virginia Parker of
Waleska, Ga., passed away on
Jan. 9, 2010.
’46
’56
Lucille McKnight passed
away in November of 2009.
The Rev. Edward “Ed” Emmett
Deen, age 80, of Baxley,
Ga., passed away on May 19, 2009.
’80
Randall Brooke of Cave
Springs, Ga. (formerly of Canton,
Ga.) passed away May 3, 2010
’06
Mark Geiger tragically lost
his life in a motorcycle accident
on Oct. 3, 2009. Family and friends
hosted a soccer game in September 2010
to raise scholarship funds in his memory.
– JAM, MEJ
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Kevin Crawford, assistant professor
of English and theatre, received the Faculty
Research and Scholarship Award. His review
of The Third Part of Henry the Sixth, with
the Death of the Duke of York, presented
by the Atlanta Shakespeare Company at
the New American Shakespeare Tavern in
Atlanta in November 2008, was published
in September 2009 in Shakespeare Bulletin
27.3 (2009).
James “Jym” B. Davis’s illustration
of Johnny Cash was featured on the front
page of the Toledo Free Press Star (Ohio)
on April 27, 2010. Davis is an assistant
professor of art.
Dr. Robert “Bobby” Epling received
the United Methodist Exemplary Teacher
Oh, BABY! The Office of Marketing and Communications recently hosted its first Baby Brunch & Photoshoot
to feature all the babies born to our employees since the last edition of the magazine was published.
(Top row, from left) Amanda Brown, graphic designer, and Peyton; Lauren Thomas, media relations
coordinator, and Reagan; Nicole Weston, director of residence life, and Julie; The Rev. Leigh Martin,
University chaplain, and Thomas; (Bottom row, from left) Dr. Anne Good, assistant professor of history,
and Judith; Jym Davis, assistant professor of Art, and Adrian; and Brian Stock, helpdesk support/PC
technician, and Lydia. (Not in attendance) Martie Richards, admissions coordinator, and Reece.
Award, which recognizes excellence in
teaching, commitment to value-centered
education and service to students. He is an
associate professor of physical education
and sport studies.
Jonathan and Anne Good welcomed
their second daughter, Judith Leonie, on
April 26, 2010. He is an associate professor
of history, and she is an assistant professor
of history. (photo above.)
Dr. Katherine Hyatt, an assistant
professor of business, received the Jane
England Faculty Award for Excellence.
The award is named for a longtime faculty
member who exemplified leadership and
dedication to students.
Leigh Martin, University chaplain, gave
birth on Feb. 22, 2010, to Thomas Frost
Martin. (photo above.)
Athletic Director Bill Popp recorded
his 300th career win as a head baseball
coach when Reinhardt beat Virginia Intermont
on March 20, 2010. He earned 167
wins as the Oglethorpe University head
baseball coach. Now in his seventh season
at Reinhardt, he finished the 2010 season
with 317 career wins.
Martie Richards and her husband,
Chris, welcomed their first child, daughter
Reece Marissa, on July 12, 2010. Richards
is an admissions coordinator.
Dr. Eddie Robertson received the
2009-10 Captain Reinhardt Award from
the Student Government Association.
Janet Rodning received the 2010 Reinhardt
Bridge Award. The annual award
is given by faculty to a staff member in
recognition and appreciation of his or her
outstanding service and commitment to
faculty and students. She is Reinhardt’s
Registrar.
Dr. S. Beth Russell, an associate professor
of psychology, received the 2009-10
Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award. This
award recognizes outstanding contributions
to undergraduate education, student learning
and campus life.
Nicole Weston, Reinhardt’s director of
residence life, gave birth to Julie Elizabeth
Tye Weston on Feb. 22, 2010. (photo above.)
Dr. Kenneth Wheeler (see p. 30).
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