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LEGENDClass years are followed by an uppercase orlowercase letter that indicates the followingstatus:H High School graduateA Academy graduateC College graduateG Graduate studenth Last year of attendance atHigh Schoola Last year of attendance atAcademyc Anticipated year ofgraduation from Berry CollegeFFS Former faculty and staffFS Current faculty and staffSend all class notes to: Alumni Office,P.O. Box 495018, Mount Berry, GA30149-5018All class notes and obituaries are subjectto editing due to space limitations.Class notes in this issue include submissionsthrough June 25, 2002.Class notes were compiled by Justin Karch(01C, FS)1960s■ Anita Withrow Tritton (60C) retiredfrom the trust department of Bank of Americaafter 37 years of service. She now enjoys anew home with her husband, Norman, inAdairsville, Ga.■ Ann Fite Whitaker (61C) has beenelected a fellow of the American Institute ofAeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), thenation’s largest society devoted to theadvancement of aviation, space and defense.She was honored at the AIAA Global Air andSpace ’02 International Business Forum andExhibition in Arlington, Va. To bedistinguished as a fellow, a candidate musthave made valuable contributions to the arts,science and technology of his or her field.1970s■ Juanita Ensley Tipton (70C) wasselected as STAR Teacher at Lumpkin CountyHigh School in Dahlonega, Ga., for the 2001-02 school year.■ Wallace A. Farmer (71C) retired fromteaching after 31 years at Purks MiddleSchool in Cedartown, Ga.■ Judy Porter Gibson (71C) and NolanShead were married July 16, 2001. Judy hastwo daughters, Carrie Leigh Gibson Harris(02C) and Erin Fontaine Gibson (02C).Judy and Nolan reside in Kennesaw, Ga.■ Michael N. Sneed (72C) retired fromthe U.S. Bureau of Prisons, where he taughtsmall engine mechanics. He previously taughtauto mechanics at Cedartown High Schooland Walton High School.■ Walter C. Mason Jr. (75C) has beenelected chair of the Advisory Committee ofPhysical Education, Health Education andRecreation for the Board of Regents of theUniversity System of Georgia for the 2002-03term.■ Janet Jones Smyth (76C) develops anddocuments high-tech systems for the Navy ina research and development engineeringcenter. She is married to Frank E. Smyth(77C), who is about to retire from the U.S.Navy in Panama City, Fla. They will becelebrating their 25th wedding anniversary inNovember.■ Lynn Harrison Tessin (76C) has beenselected as Teacher of the Year at ClyattvilleElementary School in Valdosta, Ga. Lynn is inher fourth year teaching third grade afterworking with the University of GeorgiaExtension Service for 15 years and teachinghigh school family and consumer science forfive years. Lynn and her husband, Howard,have three children: Blanton, 18; Rebecca,17; and Jonathan, 15. The family resides inLake Park, Ga.■ R. Booth McKeown (77C) graduatedwith a master of arts degree in teaching fromLaGrange College on Dec. 5, 2001. He isemployed by Greyhills Academy as asecondary English teacher. Greyhills is acharter school located on the Navajo IndianReservation in Tuba City, Ariz.■ Debbie Poss (78C) was named the2001 Presidential Awardee for Excellence inMathematics Teaching for the state of Georgia.She was flown with all the other state winnersto Washington, D.C., for the week-longcelebration. The award is co-sponsored by theNational Science Foundation and the WhiteHouse. Debbie teaches at Lassiter High Schoolin Marietta, Ga., along with her husband,Donald R. Slater (77C).■ Lisa Monroe Chadwick (79C) is themanager of the inpatient oncology unit at aKnoxville-area hospital where she has workedfor the past 11 years. She received hermaster’s degree in health servicesadministration several years after becoming aregistered nurse. Lisa resides in Knoxville,Tenn., with her two sons.■ Reed Morgan Jones (79C) has beentemporarily relocated to Paris, France, as theentertainment creative director for theDisneyland Paris Resort. He recently created“Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade” at Disney’sAnimal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla.1980s■ Samuel D. Cash (80C) has received theJohn Grenzebach Research Award foroutstanding writing about educational fundraising for his dissertation, “Private, VoluntarySupport of Public Research Universities in theUnited States: 1785-1958.” The award is anannual research award presented by theCouncil for Advancement and Support ofEducation, the largest internationalassociation of educational institutions. Dr.Cash’s study ranges from the chartering of thefirst state university through the developmentof the concept of institutional advancement in1958. He is a certified public accountant andserves as a trustee of Truett-McConnell Collegeand administrator for Prince Avenue BaptistChurch in Athens, Ga., where he lives withhis wife, Lisa Reibel Cash (80C), and theirchildren.■ James D. Randall (82C) is chairman ofthe board of directors of the Phenix City(Ala.)/Russell County Chamber of Commerce.He is president of Randall Tile Company Inc.He and his wife, Debra, reside in Salem, Ala.■ Patricia Atkinson Brown (83C)recently received national board teachingcertification from the National Board forProfessional Teaching Standards.■ John L. Bussey III (83C) and his wife,Dianne Grigsby Bussey (86C), announcethe birth of their daughter, Anna Faith, onMarch 5, 2002.■ Roy Hamlin (84C) was recentlyappointed artistic associate at Theatre Underthe Stars in Houston, Texas. Previously, heserved as associate professor/chair of theatreat Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, andresident artistic director at the Baton RougeLittle Theater in Louisiana. His upcomingprojects include the musical Some Like It Hotstarring Tony Curtis and the world premiere ofYellow to Lavender in New York City.■ Stephen G. St. Clair (84C) and hiswife, Sarah, announce the birth of theirdaughter, Shiloh Grace, on Feb. 6, 2002.Stephen is a teacher at Coosa Middle Schooland a professional photographer. The familylives in Armuchee, Ga.■ Judith Hannah Skidmore (86C) andher husband, Tom, announce their adoption ofa son, Samson Thomas. He was born on April14, 2002.■ Mary “Sandy” Parker Barrett (87C,94G) and her husband, Jerald, announce thebirth of their twin sons, William “Will” Jeraldand Robert “Tanner,” on April 24, 2002.■ Beth D. Leary (87C) has a master’sdegree in social work and resides in NewMexico.■ Lisa Gay Southerland (87C) graduatedwith her juris doctorate from LoyolaUniversity Chicago Law School in May 2002.She planned to sit for the Illinois Bar in Julyand has accepted a position with the LegalAssistance Foundation of MetropolitanChicago.CLASS■ Leslie Lane Tuck (87C) and herhusband, Steve, announce the birth of theirson, Steven Harrison, on April 14, 2002. Hejoins his big sister, Laney, 4. The familyresides in Macon, Ga.■ Sharon Beall Bouchard (88C) and herhusband, Donnie, announce the birth of theirdaughter, Danielle Brynn, on March 5, 2002.She joins her two older brothers, John, 7, andPatrick, 3. Sharon is a stay-at-home mom andresides in Great Mills, Md., with her family.■ Sergio Cabanas (88C) and his wife,Stephanie T. Van Nest-Cabanas (88C)announce the birth of their son, SebastianSergio, on July 16, 2001. Sergio is a seniorfield claims consultant with UNUM-ProvidentCompanies, and Stephanie is director ofstrategic initiatives for Cunard Line Limited.■ Rani Partridge Woodrow (88C) andher husband, Brian, announce the birth of adaughter, Claire Nicole, on July 10, 2001.Claire joins big sister, Katherine Grace, 3. Thefamily resides in Wake Forest, N.C.■ Michael Robert Hendrick (89C) wasnamed The Washington Opera’s Martin andBernice Feinstein Artist of the Year for 2001.Michael was honored for his portrayal ofLennie in Of Mice and Men last fall.■ Brian K. McNeal (89C) and his wife,Mary Ellen Buswell McNeal (90C),announce the birth of their son, Riley James,on June 5, 2002. Riley is welcomed by hisbrother, Blake, and sister, Mallory. The familyresides in Knoxville, Tenn.■ Phillip Hayes Oliver Jr. (89C) and hiswife, Suzanne, announce the birth of theirson, Alexander Hayes, on Feb. 14, 2002. Hejoins his sister, Haley, 8. Phillip is the socialstudies department head at Southeast BullochHigh School, a National School of Excellencein Brooklet, Ga.■ Keith J. Williams (89C) announces theformation of Keith J. Williams P.C. and therelocation of his law practice. He will continuethe practice of administrative, civil andcriminal law. The office is located in TheCrossings, 700 E. Second Ave., Suite C,Rome, Ga. Keith earned his juris doctoratefrom the University of Georgia’s law school in1992. He resides in Rome with his wife,Naomi Carver Williams (92C), and theirthree year-old daughter, Abbey.1990s■ Robert Keith Buice (90C) and his wife,Dee Dee, announce the birth of their son,Robert Cooper, on Feb. 22, 2002. The familyresides in Indian Springs, Ohio.■ Karla Burdette Johnson (90C) and herhusband, Jay, announce the birth of their son,Liam “Riley” Hugh, on March 27, 2001.Riley was christened at Frost Chapel, whereKarla and Jay were married. Karla works foran environmental laboratory as the deputychemical hygiene officer. The family resides inCumming, Ga.■ Susan Stanley McGlynn (90C) andher husband, Stewart, announce the birth oftheir second son, Brian Joseph, on March 6,2002. He joins his brother, James, 3.■ Shawn Christopher Pursley (90C) andTamara Jackson were married April 20, 2002.■ Linda Ruth Spence (90C) is thedirector of program development andresources for the national office of theArthritis Foundation in Atlanta. She currentlyresides in Alpharetta, Ga.■ Richard James Lunney (91C) hasaccepted a team leader position with MercerHuman Resource Consulting in Atlanta. He isa pension actuary and consultant and willmanage four actuarial students. He will alsomanage the work projects for the office’ssecond largest client, a global leader in thepaper and pulp industry.■ Jay A. Maupin (91C) has accepted aninvitation to become an associate owner withEMC Engineering Services Inc. in Savannah,Ga. He joined the firm in 1998 after receivingNOTESALL IN THEFAMILYuring the gala thatDculminated thisyear’s Alumni Weekendcelebration, BerryAlumni AssociationPresident Tim Howardsurprised Dr. ChristineColley (above) with theannouncement thatshe’d been named anhonorary Berry alumna.Dr. Colley’s husband,otherwise known asBerry President ScottColley, received the samehonor during the 2002spring commencementexercises.The alumniassociation also awardedhonorary alumni statusto William B. Johnson ofAtlanta, who served aschairman of the college’sboard of trustees from2000 until May 2002.Mr. Johnson, whocontinues to serve as atrustee of the college, waselected to the board in1985.12
NOTESCLASSA CENTENNIALMOUNTAIN DAYOCT. 5, 2002e part of theBtraditional celebrationwith a special Centennialflair. Parade andMountain Day Olympicson Friday, Oct. 4;Mountain Day Chapel,Grand March and Picnicon Saturday, Oct. 5.Classes having reunionsare 77A, 82A, 77C, 82C,87C, 92C, 97C. Mark yourcalendar now, and watchyour mail for moreinformation!his professional engineering license in 1997.Jay and his wife, Stephanie LoweryMaupin (91C), reside on Wilmington Islandwith their son, Jacob, 3.■ Julie Youngs Wood (91C) received hereducation specialist degree in early childhoodeducation from the State University of WestGeorgia.■ Randall Edward Alberts (92C) haspublished his first novel, Mikeael. The book isavailable through Barnes and Noble(www.bn.com). This novel was written whileattending Berry and has been publishedthrough iUniverse.■ David Lawrence Brannon (92C) andhis wife, Tammy, announce the birth of theirtwin daughters, Mary Wynn and SallyColleene, on Jan. 3, 2002. Mary weighed 5pounds, 3 ounces, and Sally weighed 7pounds, 3 ounces. Dave is the owner ofBrannon Pediatric Services Inc., a pediatrictherapy practice providing physical,occupational and speech therapy. The familyresides in Gainesville, Ga.■ Michael David Crego (92C) and hiswife, Margaret, announce the birth of theirdaughter, Meredith Lahey, on Jan. 11, 2002.She joins brother, Mitch, 3. Mike is vicepresident of investments at A.G. Edwards &Sons and recently celebrated his 10thanniversary with the firm. The family lives inRome.■ Travis Yates (92C) has accepted aposition with Phelps Veterinary Clinic. He andhis wife, Janelle Dobbs Yates (93C), andtwo children, Austin and Miranda, havemoved to Canandaigua, N.Y. This summer,Travis finished his time in the military, havingspent the past four years serving in Texas,Oklahoma, Panama, North Carolina andBosnia.■ Jason Phillip Bilotti (93C) and hiswife, Haley, announce the birth of theirdaughter, Paulina Amelia, on May 30, 2002.She joins her brother, Hunter Cole, 2.■ C. Shane Bussler (93C) received amedical degree from the Medical College ofGeorgia. Shane lives in Charlotte, N.C., withhis wife, Amy Barna Bussler (94C), anddaughter, Anna. He is completing hisresidency in internal medicine at CarolinasMedical Center.■ Brandi Calhoun Diamond (93C) andher husband, John, announce the birth oftheir daughter, Bailey Danielle, on May 19,2002. She joins her brother, Taylor. Thefamily resides in Mableton, Ga.■ Geoffrey K. Fulton (93C) and his wife,Karin Jones Fulton (92C), announce thebirth of their son, Walter “Walt” David, onJuly 19, 2001. Walt joins his big sister,Emma. The family resides in Atlanta.■ Christopher Robert Homer (93C) andhis wife, Bethany, announce the birth of theirdaughter, Courtney Lila, on May 2, 2002.Chris is employed as a senior financial analystwith Nortel Networks in Alpharetta, Ga. Thefamily resides in Buford, Ga.■ Crystal Maynor (93C) and herhusband, John, announce the birth of theirdaughter, Coppi Matilda, on Nov. 23, 2001.■ Sara Lynn Thurmond Parker (93C)and her husband, Scott, announce the birth oftheir daughter, Natalie Jean, on April 23,2002. Natalie joins her sister, Julianne, 4. Sarais a teacher in the Bartow County SchoolSystem, and the family resides in Winder, Ga.■ Laurie Bice (94C) and Chris Ostermanwere married April 20, 2002.■ Leigha Young Burnham (94C)graduated from Jacksonville State Universityin Alabama with a master of education degreein library science in April 2002.■ Chris D’Angelo (94C) and MelissaTobin were married May 20, 2002, inWaimanalo Bay, Hawaii. Chris is employed atMizuno USA as a citrix administrator. Thecouple resides in Norcross, Ga.■ Colleen Quinn Ellen (94C) and herhusband, Hal, announce the birth of theirsecond child, Blake Edward, on March 9,2002. He joins his big brother, Bryce, 2. Thefamily resides in Franklin, Tenn.■ Elisabeth Jackson Gaines (94C)recently accepted a position as a physicianassistant with Children’s Healthcare of WestGeorgia in Carrollton, Ga. She and herhusband, Kent, reside in Smyrna, Ga.■ Kristen Daniel Simpson (94C) and herhusband, Mark, announce the birth of theirdaughter, Laura Renee, on Nov. 1, 2001.■ Amy Sampson Brandon (95C) and herhusband, Jeff, announce the birth of their son,Joshua Landiss, on March 28, 2002. Heweighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured20-1/2 inches. Joshua joins his sister,Bethany, who is 22 months old. Amy is astay-at-home mom.■ Jennifer Ann Clark (95C) and herhusband, Jay, announce the birth of theirdaughter, Madeline Anne, on Dec. 20, 2001.Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom, and thefamily resides in Marietta, Ga.■ William Douglas Hyche (95C) and hiswife, Christine Sarrett Hyche (94C),announce the birth of their second son,Connor Sebastian, on March 19, 2002. Thefamily resides in Grayson, Ga.■ Brian Thomas Kiser (95C) and hiswife, Jennifer, announce the birth of their son,Thomas Stewart, on April 18, 2002.■ Ryan William Vest (95C) and his wife,Heather Miller Vest (95C), announce thebirth of their son, Andrew Charles, on Oct. 31,2001. The family resides in Duluth, Ga.■ John William Wages (95C) graduatedfrom the Medical College of Georgia School ofMedicine in May. He will complete an internalmedicine internship at New Hanover RegionalMedical Center in Wilmington, N.C., beforebeginning an anesthesiology residency at theUniversity of Tennessee in Memphis.■ Rebecca Michelle May (96C)graduated from Kennesaw State University inMay with a master of education degree inmiddle-grades education, concentrating inscience and math. She teaches seventh gradescience in Cobb County.■ Kenna Grant (97C) and Eric Hart weremarried March 30, 2002. The couple residesin Chicago, where Kenna is a teacher.■ Holly Kemp (97C) and Luther ClayElrod IV were married April 6, 2002. Thecouple resides in Atlanta.■ Robert Lee Nation (97C) receivedGeorgia-Pacific’s 2001 Chairman’s Circle ofExcellence Award during a ceremony held atthe Ritz Carlton, downtown Atlanta, in March.Lee has been employed with Georgia-Pacificfor five years and is currently a senior benefitanalyst.■ Lisa Anne Rennie (97C) is employedas a graphic artist for the Real Estate Book inLawrenceville, Ga. She resides in Suwanee,Ga.■ David Edward Rouse (97C) and AmyHudson (98C) were married May 4, 2002.The wedding party included: Lisa EllenYaun (99C), maid of honor; ChaseEvangeline Connolly (99C); MatthewAlan Keedy (98C), best man; John HenryRichardson III (97C); and Ashley Young(99C).■ Joy Banks Stone (97C) is the onpremisemanager for Spherion Corporation inLawrenceville, Ga. Joy lives in FloweryBranch, Ga., with her husband, Chris, andtheir son, Max, 2.■ Marti Coleman (98C) and Lee Smithwere married May 4, 2002, at Burning BushBaptist Church in Ringgold, Ga.■ Bradley E. Hayes (98G) is an assistantprincipal at LaFayette High School inLaFayette, Ga., where he is in charge of malediscipline, student services, school facilitiesand attendance. Brad lives in Trion, Ga., withhis wife, Judy, and two sons, Luke, 5, andJake, 1.■ Jeffrey Alan Hodges (98C) is acommissioned officer in the U.S. Navy and iscurrently assigned to the flying squadron VQ-3 out of Tinker Air Force Base in OklahomaCity, Okla. He received his Navy pilot “Wingsof Gold” in September 2001.■ Angela Marie Pessolano (98C) is anaccount director with the Sterling-Rice Group,a Boulder, Colo.,-based brand developmentand advertising firm. She currently resides inNederland, Colo.■ Jennifer Gatlin McAuley (98C) isattending graduate school at the University ofGeorgia. She is studying science educationwith the goal of teaching seventh grade lifescience.MEET YOUR ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVESThe Berry Alumni Association has a new chief — Ed England Jr. The 1957Berry College grad is beginning his second stint as Alumni Council president, apost he held from 1990 to 1992.Mr. England succeeds Tim Howard (82C), whose presidency included manymilestones for the alumni association, including the definition of plans for anAlumni Center, a dramatic increase in regional alumni chapter events (from 18 to38 per year), the establishment of two new alumni chapters (Polk/Haralson, Ga.,and Queen City, N.C.) and the reorganization of three chapters. Thanks to Tim andthe other Alumni Council members for all of your hard work!Mr. England’s term as president began during Alumni Weekend, when 13 newAlumni Council members were sworn in. “We’re excited about working with thenew Alumni Council,” said Scott Breithaupt (91C, 96G). “The members include adiverse cross section of Berry’s alumni population, which is important because thisbody is designed to be a voice for all Berry alums.”Other officers sworn in during the meeting were Frances Richey-Goldby (83A,87C), who is serving as vice president of alumni events, and Kaye Godwin (91C),vice president of institutional relations.New Alumni Council members are:Brian Carmony (93C)Harold Jones (81C)Patrick Carter (91C)Russ Payne (49H, 53c)Tina Gossett (82A, 87C)Joy Nicholson (92C)Jim Lewis Hamrick (59H, 63c) Dorothy Sundy (59C)Jean Miller Hedden (52C)Fran Thompson (99C)Liz Hill (01C)Roger Tutterow (84C)Bernice Holcomb (56H)13
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