An Upward Momentum: - Methodist University

ian Cuppet ‘92 has been named vice president of sales for ScanSource, a
leading value-added distributor of communications products. Cuppet formerly
served as director of business development for the company.
LeCarla Gardner ‘93 wrote in to say, “Hi All! Don’t see many former
93 classmates anymore! I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for the last 13 years,
after teaching for two years at Alger B. Wilkins. My youngest daughter is in the
fourth grade and my oldest is finishing eighth grade. I’ve been involved in direct
sales for the last nine years, and currently I am a Tastefully Simple Consultant.
My husband, Keith, works for the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Our family is very
active in our church. Would love to hear from some fomer classmates!” E-mail
LeCarla at LRoyal10900@intrstar.net.
Camisha bell ‘95 recently received her Post-Master’s Certificate in
95 advanced school counseling. Her next plan of action will be a Ph.D.
in higher education, an add-on degree in administration, or another master’s
degree in school psychology. She says, “I am still trying to decide what I want
to be when I grow up.”
Andrea Hairr ‘95 received National Board (teaching) Certification in
November 2009. Andrea is an Exceptional Children’s Teacher at Stedman
Elementary School. She and her husband, Kevin, are the proud parents of
daughter Jana and son Kollin.
Kellie Campbell ‘96 graduated in May from East Carolina University
96 with a master’s degree in library science. Earning a 4.0 GPA and
graduating summa cum laude, Kellie was also a Community-Oriented Library
Recruitment Scholarship (COLRS) recipient. She worked full-time during her
studies as a media center coordinator at Overhills High School in Harnett County.
Summer 2010 will see new beginnings and expected travels for Kellie and her
family as they move to Italy due to her husband’s job relocation.
Madison “ridge” Johnson, II ‘01 CPA/AbV recently earned the
01 Accredited in Business Valuation designation and is currently working in
the Forensic, Litigation Support and Valuation Services department of the
accounting firm Dixon Hughes PLLC in Charleston, S.C.
Glen W. Murray ‘04 Junior Achievement of Sarasota County, Sarasota,
04 Fla., has announced the appointment of Murray to its Board of Directors.
Murray is the director of golf at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
Jennifer Patrick-Swift ‘05 was recently hired as the new softball coach
05 at Seton Hill University. Patrick-Swift previously served as a softball coach
for several universities, including Washington & Jefferson College, Chowan
University, and York College.
Tom bergamine ‘07 recently received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
07 Award for his lifetime of service to the community in law enforcement. For
the past 32 years, Bergamine has worked his way up in the City of Fayetteville,
N.C. force, beginning in 1978.
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Shannon Alford ‘08 was recently hired as resident director at Peace
College in Raleigh, N.C.
Marc Halcomb ‘08 recently transferred from the Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice to the Department of Children and Families as a child
protective investigator.
Matthew Horvath ‘08 is the new head golf professional at Southern Pines
Golf Club. He was previously assistant pro at Little River in Southern Pines, N.C.
Mike Dooda ‘09 has been named the assistant golf professional at
09 Little River Golf Resort in Southern Pines, which is in North Carolina’s
Top 100 listing.
Kellie Campbell
North Carolina representative
rick Glazier presents North Carolina’s
highest civilian honor,
an order of the Long Leaf Pine Award,
to Police Chief Tom bergamine
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