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PERSPECTIVE
T^here are moments in the life Outreach to the community in the
of any organization when way of educational programming will
events take place that will for- be a key component of the Institute.
ever impact the future of the There will be seminars and consulting
institution. One of those moments services for business and industry in
occurred at Lenoir-Rhyne late last fall this region, and the Institute will con-
when we announced the establishment duct special programs on conservation
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of the Thomas Reese Institute for in the K-12 school system.
Conservation of Natural Resources.
The Reese Institute has a mission to The Institute will coordinate an active
promote leadership for service through program of scholarship where faculty
a program that emphasizes regional and students work with local businesses
environmental issues, economic devel- and industries to find practical solutions
opment, and the conservation and use to conservation issues that impact the
of natural resources. economic development opportunities
in this region.
The Thomas Reese Institute begins
operation with an initial endowment of $3 million, through The Reese Institute is an outgrowth of a joint commitment
a very generous gift from Tom Reese, who is a Lenoir-Rhyne by Tom Reese and Lenoir-Rhyne to build partnerships
distinguished alumnus from the class of 1948. This extraor- where academic skills and knowledge integrate with
dinary contribution from Mr. Reese is one of the largest of community interests to manage and use the natural
any kind ever received by Lenoir-Rhyne and is the largest resources of Gods world.
ever received in direct support of an academic program.
The College expects this Institute to be one of the very
For 114 years Lenoir-Rhyne has provided the very finest finest in the United States, not only because of the long his-
educational opportunities to its students and has attracted tory of our faculty in working on conservation issues, but
the best and brightest students from around the country also because of the commitment of Tom Reese. The $3 mil-
who become the next generation of leaders. The College lion endowment provided by Mr. Reese is only one measure
has worked with the community to address its issues and to of his lifetime commitment to conservation issues, to eco-
partner with the leaders in the region in the search ofpracti- nomic development in this region, and to Lenoir-Rhyne.
cal solutions to problems that we all encounter. This excit-
ing step in the growth of the College accentuates both our In addition to the direct impact the Reese Institute will
great traditions of excellence and our vision for the future. have on this region and Lenoir-Rhyne, it is also symbolic
of the agenda the College has for the future. By partnering
The Thomas W. Reese Institute for Conservation of with alumni and College friends, we envision a future
Natural Resources is a bold and timely initiative by Lenoir- where we jointly accomplish great things. We have an
Rhyne, which will further solidify the partnership of the aggressive agenda, but with each of you working with us,
College with the citizens of Western North Carolina. The we feel confident that we will achieve our goals.
Reese Institute will build on the integration of the liberal
arts and sciences in learning, service, and scholarship. Sincerely,
Programming will be broad-based:
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The Institute will develop academic programming for
students at Lenoir-Rhyne, attracting conservation-minded Wayne B. Powell, Ph.D.
students from around the country. President ofthe College
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PROFILE
Editor
Margaret Allen
ContributingWriters
Margaret Allen, Ann Daves,
Nancy Lemaire Rinehart
Photos
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Nancy Lemaire Rinehart Spring 2003 Volume Number
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Communications Features
Printing
Hickory Printing Group Reese Institute established at L-R
Web
site
www.lrc.edu
President move
i^'aculty into
Dr. Wayne Powell
[phone], [email protected]
Mauney-Schaeffer Conference Hall 8
ExecutiveVicePresident
and DeanoftheCollege
Dr.John Sorenson
[phone], [email protected] Kerns revitalize downtown Greensboro 10
VicePresidentfor
InstitutionalAdvancement
Teri Lemons T /ooking for the right stuff 12
[phone], [email protected]
VicePresidentforAdministration
andFinance
Peter Kendall Preserving pottery tradition 14
[phone], [email protected]
VicePresidentandDean
ofStudents The night L-R beat Carohna 15
AnitaJohnson Gwin
[phone],[email protected]
Class NotesorChangeofAddress Music major follows her dreams 16
Rosalie Richards
[phone], [email protected]
OfficeofPublicRelations
Margaret Allen, In Each Issue
Director ofPublications
[phone], [email protected] L-R Giving 8
Ann Daves,
Director ofPromotions Bear Tracks 18
[phone], [email protected]
Nancy Lemaire Rinehart,
Administrative Assistant Alimmi News 23
[phone], [email protected]
OfficeofCollegeRelations
(Includes Alumni, Church
and Parent Relations) On page 14 On The Cover The Lenoir-Rhyne College
John Huss 74, Director
[phone], [email protected] Preserving Pottery traditions. Thomas W. Reese '48 has Mission Statement
Nikki Hayes '94, endowed the Reese Institutefor Inpursuitofthedevelopmentofthewhole
Director ofAlumni Programs person,Lenoir-RhyneCollegeseekstoliber-
[phone], [email protected] Conservation ofISatural Resources
atemindandspirit,clarifypersonalfaith,
at Lefwir-Rhyne. See stoty on fosterphysicalwholeness,buildasenseof
community,andpromoteresponsiblelead-
page 4. (Photo by Margaret Allen)
ershipforserviceintheworld.
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ood conservation is just good
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Institute for common
sense," said
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Thomas Reese '48, owner
of Hickory Printing Group
and a national leader in the
Conservation of field of conservation.
In fact, conservation has
been a guiding passion in his
life. Now, to leave a legacy for future
generations, he has estabUshed the
Natural Resources
Thomas W. Reese Institute for Conser-
vation of Natural Resources at Lenoir-
Rhyne College with a $3 milhon gift.
This is one of the largest gifts in the
begins with $3 million endowment
College's history, and the single largest
endowment for an academic program.
His vision is for the institute to
from alumnus^
become a nationally recognized con-
servation program that works closely
with regional government, industry
and community groups to clarify
environmental problems and identify
practical solutions.
The basis for this vision was laid
early in Reese's life. As a boy, he went
hunting and fishing with his father,
William Marvin Reese, founder of
the printing company. His mother.
Myrtle Suttlemyre Reese, was a
church organist and daughter of a
Lutheran pastor Another strong
influence in his life was his uncle,
the Re\. Malcolm Reese 32.
These fainily members taught
him that God created the world
for the use and enjoyment of
humanity. With that use came the
obligation to be good stewards,
using resources wisely and
replacing what was taken. Reese
also learned another value com-
mon to the generation growing
up during the Great Depres-
sion: "Waste not, want not."
Over the years, he has put
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these values to use in his own
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business and has also devoted
countless hours to the leader-
ship of conservation causes.
"We are extremely hon-
ored by Mr. Reese's confi-
dence in Lenoir-Rhyne Col-
lege and his recognition
that, through education, we
can improve the world for
future generations," said
Dr. Wayne B. Powell, College
Mr
president. "It is a tribute to Reese
that he has the foresight to leave this
lasting legacy, not only for the Hicko-
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Award, the highest award given by the Research
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1957 President of the Catawba Engineering Council
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County Wildlife Club 1998 Named Business Leader of the Year by the
1961-1963—President of North Lenoi—r-Rhyne Business Council
Carolina Wildlife Federation 2001 Named Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
1962-1963—President of the Print- by the Northwestern N.C. Chapter of the Association of
ing In—dustry of North Carolina Fundr—aising Professionals W
1964 Helped found N.C. Trout 2001 Established Thomas Reese Endowed Chair of
Unlimited and served as its first Business at Lenoir-Rhyne.
president
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1965 Director of Printing Industry ofAmerica
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1966 to present Board chairman of Hickory Printing
Group Inc.— • Ash Khan Society of the Printing Industry of America
1967-1979 Member of board of directors of National • Society of Fellows of the Graphic Arts Technical
Trout Unlimited, including serving as director and vice Foundation
preside—nt • Soderstrom Society of the National Printers and
1970s Director of National Association of Printers and Lithographers Association
Lithog—raphers • Research 63: Engineering Council's Nonpareil Society
1970s Director of Graphic Arts Technical Foundation,
part of National Printing Industry
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1971 Named National Trout Conservationist of the Year Rotary International
by Trout Un—limited, the group's highest national award St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
1979-1989 Member of board of trustees of North Car- Catawba County Chamber of Commerce Director
olina N—ature Conservancy, serving two years as chair Catawba County Historical Society
1980s Member of board of directors of N.C. Citizens Catawba Science Center
for Bus—iness and Industry Hickory Art Museum
YMCA
1980s President of the Printing Industry of the of the Catawba Valley
Carolinas Education Foundation Member of Catawba County Foresight
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1980s to present Board member of National Scholarship Environment Task Force
Trust Fund of the Graphic Arts
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1989 to present Trustee of the North Carolina Natural
Institute Mission Statement
Heritage Trust, which allocates state funds to various W
The Thomas Reese Institute for Conservation of
state agencies for the purchase of land for conservation
Natural Resources at Lenoir-Rhyne College promotes
or recreational purposes
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1990s Member of executive committee of the Research leadership for service through a program that empha-
sizes regional environmental issues, economic
and E—ngineering Council of Printing Industry
development, and the conservation and use of natural
1992 Received the Teddy Roosevelt Conservation
Award for outstanding accomplishment and achievement resources. The work of the Institute builds on the
integration of the liberal arts and sciences in learning,
in the areas of conservation and wise stewardship of
service and scholarship.
natural resources
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1992 Received Distinguished Alumnus Award at The Institute encourages the responsible use of the nat-
Lenoir-Rhyne College
— ural resources of God's world in a manner that allows
1993-2002 and 2005-present Member of Lenoir-
them to be protected and enhanced for enjoNinent and
Rhyn—e College's board of trustees use by future generations.
1994 Received the William D. Schaeffer Environmental
Award from the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, institute Vision Statement
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the research arm of the National Printing Industry, for Our vision is to become a nationally recognized
significant advancement of environmental awareness
conservation program that works closeh' with regional
in the—industry. government, industr)- and community groups to clarify
1994 Endowed the graphic arts program at Appalachi- environmental problems and identif) practical solutions.
an State University.
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1994 to present Member ofboard of directors of the Through fieldwork, internships and other unique edu-
N.C. —Aquarium Society cational experiences offered to students and the com-
1995 Named honorary alumnus of Appalachian State munity the Institute will develop responsible leaders
Univer—sity who creatively solve problems, dex-elop renewable
1996 Received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North resources, and who practice the responsible manage-
Caroli—na's highest award ment and use of those natural resources.
if
1996 ReceivedJohn L. Kronenberg Industry Leadership
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"I am excited to learn of the establishment ofthe Thomas W. Reese Institute for
Conservation ofNatural Resources at Lenoir-Rhyne College. We need to promote
responsible use ofour natural resources, especially here in North Carolina, where
our pristine mountains and coasthne are so important to our economy. It is very
encouraging that Lenoir-Rhyne College is bringing attention to these issues, and
I look forward to many good things to come."
Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C.
"1 am pleased that The Reese Institute at Lenoir-Rhyne College recognizes that
stewardship and conservation ofour natural resources are collaborative processes
involving many stakeholders. Western North Carolina v^U benefit from the new
emphasis placed on regional environmental issues by students, community leaders
and business leaders. Our children and grandchildren will reahze the dividends
from the investment made by the Reese Institute and Lenoir-Rhyne."
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C.
"The creation of the Thomas Reese Institute for Conservation ofNatural Resources
at Lenoir-Rhyne College is very exciting to me. It is necessary that we foster a pro-
gram that balances environmental concerns and economic development. Lenoir-
Rhyne College will be a crucial asset providing training for these issues and I am
confident western North Carolina will benefit tremendously from Mr. Reese's
program. I commend him in establishing such a program that responsibly serves
both the environment and economic endeavors."
Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-IOth District
"The Reese Institute at Lenoir-Rhyne College will offer outstanding opportunities ly area, but for the world beyond."
for the college to partner with regional government, industry and community Reese has proved that concern for
groups to clarify environmental problems and identify practical solutions. As a 1959 the natural world is not incompatible
graduate ofLenoir-Rhyne and current trustee, I am thrilled that my alma mater will with running a successful business.
play a vital role in preparing students to serve as leaders in our state, and ultimately Under his leadership, fiickory Print-
our nation, as we address environmental issues." ing Group has grown to one of the
Rep.Jim Blacic, N.C. Speaicer ofthe House largest printing companies in the
Southeast. The company's Web site
"It delights me that Tom Reese has helped Lenoir-Rhyne establish an institute devot- opens with a picture of a forest and
ed to protecting the environment and our natural resources. Our state, our nation, instructions to click on a tree to learn
and our world will benefit from his wisdom and generosity." more about the company
Hugh Morton, president of Grandfather Mountain. Hickory Printing Groups mission
statement includes the promise to
"Tom is a wonderful friend of conservation efforts throughout the entire region. "wisely use our natural resources."
His strong support ofenvironmental awareness programs from the mountains to The Web site also includes a promi-
the coast creates a lasting legacy for the enrichment of the public." nent section on the company's com-
MarieJoyner,associate director. North Carolina Aquarium Society mitment to environmental excellence.
It reads in part:
"Tom Reese has made an extraordinary and visionary gift to natural resource conser- "Recycling is as common as rain
vation, Lenoir-Rhyne and future generations. As population and demands on our
these days, but it wasn't in the 1960s.
priceless waters, forests and farmlands increase, the Reese Institute will be a vital That's when Hickory Printing began
training ground and catalyst for meaningful conservation in the Blue Ridge foothills.
salvaging its waste paper. Since then,
North Carolina and beyond."
our recycling effort has escalated. In
Susie HamrickJones,executive director. Foothills Conservancy of
the 1970s, silver recovery began at
North Carolina
each plant and, in the '80s, employees
"As chairman of the Catawba County Economic Development Corporation, I am began salvaging paper from their
offices as well as aluminum from
delighted that the Reese Institute for Conservation of Natural Resources at Lenoir-
Rhyne College will serve as a catalyst in our community for addressing environmen- their drink cans.
tal issues, the conservation and use ofnatural resources, and compatible economic "Then, we reached out to the com-
development. I am glad that Tom Reese selected his alma mater and the Hickory munity and began offering area busi-
community for this major new college and community initiative." nesses the incentive to recycle, too.
Charles D. Dixon, attorney,chair of Catawba County Economic With a program to give them credit
Development Corporation on their next printing order, Hickory
Printing began collecting and recy-
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Dr. Robert Spuller, retired Lenoir-Rhyne College
vice president and academic dean, has been named
the interim director of the College's Reese Institute for
Conservation of Natural Resources.
"We are really pleased to have someone of Dr. SpuUer's
experience and skills provide leadership to the shaping of
the Reese Institute," said Dr. Wayne B. Powell, Lenoir-
Rhyne president. "His knowledge of the strengths of our
faculty as well as the needs of the community will be
invaluable to us as we develop the conservation program."
Spuller is expected to serve until fall 2005, when a permanent director
of the new center can be named. "I was pleased to learn that Bob Spuller will
be the interim director," Reese said. "With his experience, I think he is an
excellent choice."
Spuller retired in 1999 after more than 30 years at Lenoir-Rhyne. He was
bom on a farm in Indiana, where his father was a county extension agent. He
earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture wdth highest distinction and a mas-
ter's in agricultural education from Purdue University. He later earned a mas-
Visiting The University ofAlberta on a ter's in biology and a doctorate in zoology from the University of Michigan.
fact-finding trip are (left to right) Teri While in college, he was a member of a number of honor societies including
Lemons, vice president for advancement; Phi Beta Kappa.
Professor William Mauney Sr. '65, chair Spuller taught vocational agriculture for several years in Indiana public
ofthe School of Social and Behavioral schools prior to completing his doctoral work. He chose to work at a small col-
Sciences; Thomiis W. Reese '48, Dr. Wayne lege like Lenoir-Rhyne because of its emphasis on teaching. He was a member
Powell, College president; and Dr. Marsha of the L-R biology faculty for 10 years before taking on a variet)^ of manage-
Fanning, chair ofthe School ofNatural ment roles. He served as chairman of the biology department, the division of
Sciences. natural sciences and the division ofnatural sciences and mathematics. He was
director of the College's summer program for three years and director of life-
cling our customers' waste paper as long education before becoming vice president of academic affairs in 1983.
well as our own .... We have been Since retiring, Spuller has remained an active volunteer with the College.
recognized locally and nationally for He chaired the Inaugural Committee that planned the inauguration of Dr.
the efforts to take care of our natural Powell. Spuller also serves as chair of the steering committee for the Friends
resources." of the Rudisill Library at Lenoir-Rhyne.
Hickory Printing Group's main
plant in Conover is a model of this products produced. New technology leaders of the future, the institute will
philosophy. Built in 1994, it includes a has virtually eliminated the silver- work with businesses and industries
state-of-the-art air conveyance system based chemical waste common to to solve common problems.
capable of moving 27,000 cubic feet printing operations in the past. The work of the Reese Institute
of air a minute. This system sucks up Reese has become a national leader began this semester with the hiring of
scrap paper as it is trimmed from vari- in the field of conservation, receiving Dr. Robeit Spuller as interim director.
ous machines. Then it moves the many honors throughout the years in He is working with faculr\- members in
paper through large ducts on the ceil- recognition of his efforts. While he developing the curriculum of the new
ing to an automatic baihng machine at believes industry must do its part to institute. Plans arc for the institute to
the back of the plant. When the bales protect the environment, he believes be full)' operational in fall 2005.
of paper are formed, a forklift operator just as strongly that government regu- This major new College initiative
moves them to a waiting trailer. lators should work with industry to will become a flagship program for
According to Calvin McGill, vice find practical, cost-effective solutions. Lenoir-Rh}iie, according to Powell,
president of engineering and logistics, He has served on industr^'-government and will "further serve to integrate the
the paper recycling system usually committees to create such standards. Colleges excellent academic programs
produces a tractor-trailer load of He hopes the Reese Institiuc will with the economic development of
paper each day, or 4,403 tons a year. transmit to new generations his the region." Creation of the Reese
The plant also recycles cardboard, respect for God's creation and practi- Institute has drawn praise from both
aluminum and other waste products. cal approach to conservation. It will political and conser\^ation leaders.
The facility contains some of the most combine business, science and educa- For more information about the
modern and efficient printing equip- tion in an interdisciplinan- curricu- Reese Institute, \isii our Web site at
ment, reducing the amount of waste lum. In addition to educating the w^^•^v.lrc.cdu. Q
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L-R GIVING
This year's Founders and Heritage Evening paid tribute to Thomas W.
Reese '48 and the establishment of the Reese Institute for Conservation
of Natural Resources. Approximately 245 ofL-R's leadership donors and
board members attended.
The annual event honors members of the College's Founders Society,
which includes individuals and organizations w^hose cumulative giving to the
College totals $10,000 or more. It also recognizes members of the Heritage
Society, who have a gift benefiting the College in their estate plans.
Mauney-Scliaeffer The guest speaker was Hugh Morton, the owner of Grandfather Mountain,
who is an acclaimed nature photographer and advocate for conservation
project neais goal; causes. Morton congratulated his longtime friend Reese on establishing the
conservation institute at L-R. Morton then presented a slideshow of some of
faculty move iiito his best-known photographs, explaining the circumstances leading up to
each shot. He autographed copies of his book, "Hugh Morton's North Caroli-
building na," which contains highlights of his 60-plus years as a photographer. It
includes many color nature photographs as well as historical black-and-white
Faculty members have moved into photos of North Carolina's political scene. Each guest received an art print of
their offices in the newly reno- one of the photographs from Morton's book.
vated Mauney-Schaeffer Confer- For more information about Lenoir-Rhyne's Founders or Heritage soci-
ence Hall as the College nears its eties, contact Teri Lemons, vice president for advancement, at (828) 328-
fund-raising goal for the project. The pro- 7360, or [email protected]; or Rich Duncan, director of planned giving, at
ject totals $10.65 million, ofwhich $8.4 [phone] or [email protected].
million has been raised so far.
Phase I, the actual renovation cost
of $3.3 milUon, was raised before
renovation of the historic buildings
began. Phase II includes $1.9 million,
ofwhich $989,114 has been raised.
This phase includes furnishings, equip-
ment and technology for the building,
plus a maintenance endowment to
ensure these items remain state-of-the-
art over the years.
Phase III consists of $5.4 million, of
which $4.35 million has already been
committed. This phase provides endow-
ment for programs and scholarships of Above left: Teri Lemons (center), Lenoir-Rhyne vice president ofadvancement, welcomes
the three academic schools housed in acclaimed nature photographer and conservationist Hugh Morton (left) and Thomas W.
Mauney Hall. It also endows professor- Reese '48, whose gift recently established the Reese Institute for Conservation ofNatural
ships in each of the schools to ensure the Resources at Lenoir-Rhyne College. Above right: Nancy '52 and Harold '52 Skinner and
long-term quality of the programs housed Hel^ Shuford '61 were some ofthose at the L-R Founders and Heritage Societies Evening.
in the buildings. The academic schools in
the new facility are the Charles M. Snipes member of the L-R Board ofVisitors and effer project. The hospital has been a
School of Business, the School of Com- a member of the Business Council Board, strong supporter of the College, its Nurs-
puting Sciences and Mathematics, and the and his son,John. CT Group is an ing and Occupational Therapy Programs
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. umbrella company that encompasses for many years. This gift will name a fac-
The College and Campaign Committee Catawba Truck Rental, Cargo Transporters ulty office in the School ofSocial and
wish to thank the numerous individuals, and Cargo Consolidation Services. This Behavioral Sciences.
corporations and organizations that have gift will be recognized with the naming of Graver '47 and Anne Palmer have
given generously to this project. Recently, the Hospitality Room in Schaeffer Hall in contributed $25,000. W. Hampton '50
The CT Group has contributed $50,000 honor of the company's founding fathers. andJoanne '51 Shuford have also given
to the Mauney-Schaeffer project. This Catawba Valley Medical Center has a leadership gift, which is being used for
company is led by Tony Pope, a former contributed $25,000 to the Mauney-Scha- landscaping around the building. An
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L-R GIVING
the new McCrorie Center, has allowed
t*^ the College to accept more students into
Several naming opportunities are still available in Mauney-Schaeffer Conference Hall. the Nursing Program.
They include:
Elevators - Mauney and Schaeffer Halls $150,000 New Endowments
Schaeffer Guest Apartments $50,000 Robert E. Btickhouse has established
Schaeffer Executive Suites $25,000 the Geraldine Newsome Btickhouse Schol-
arship. This fund was established in 2004
Alex Lee Career Center StaffLounge $25,000
in memory of Gerry '45 by her husband
School of Computing Sciences and Mathematics Faculty Office $25,000
of 53 years, Robert, and their children,
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty Offices $25,000 Blaine, Nancy and Paul, for ihe purpose
of providing perpetual support for schol-
For more information on sponsoring a named space, contact Rich Duncan '88 arship assistance to deserving Lenoir-
at [phone] or duncani<®lrc.edu; or Teri Letnons at [phone] or Rhyne students within the School of Fine
[email protected] Arts. Preference will be given to organ
or piano students having hnancial need.
Gerry attended Lenoir-Rh\Tie from 1941
until 1943. She was a member of the A
Lenoir-Rhyne College has been awarded a $156,000 grant by the Burroughs Well- Cappella Choir under the direction of
come Fund's Student Scien—ce Enrichment Program. The award will support a Professor Kenneth B. Lee. She received
three-year state-v^de program the College's Carolina Institute for Multicultural the Freshman Medal for Scholarship. Per-
Approach to Science. The CIMAS program is designed to increase the number of sonality and General Attitude. Gerr\- and
ethnic minority students who enter college degree programs in science or mathemat- the children were members of Trinit\"
ics and ultimately pursue careers in those fields. To that end, Lenoir-Rhyne v^U con-
Lutheran Church in Sanford, N.C.
duct summer academies and workshops throughout the year for three select groups
Donald and Mary Doctor have con-
of 20 ethnic minority students entering the ninth through 10th grades.
"We are very excited to again be conducting the CIMAS program at Lenoir-Rhyne," tributed a leadership gift in support of the
said Dr. Wayne Powell, president of the College and project director. "This program Outdoor Ministry Program at the College.
is an integral part ofLenoir-Rhyne's agenda to provide creative programming in The program began with one or two stu-
support of specific community needs." dents but has growTi to more than 12
The scholars will participate in mathematical problem solving, scientific research dedicated students who are preparing to
and multicultural outreach activities focusing on conservation. CIMAS is a Lenoir- be leaders in church, family and societ):
Rhyne program sponsored in association with the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, an The curriculum in this area includes
independent private foundation headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., that preparation in psycholog); theolog); social
supports biomedical research and science education activities. work, accounting, education, spiritual
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Student Science Enrichment Program provides
development, small business manage-
creative science enrichment activities for students in the sixth through 12th grades
who have shown exceptional skills and interest in science, as well as those who may ment, and outdoor leadership training.
not have had an opportunity to demonstrate conventional "giftedness" in science but The Doctors' son,Jordan, is a member
are perceived to have high potential. of the Class of 2007. Thc\" arc members
of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in
estate gift from Dorothy G. Turner '42 '65, Moretz Professor of Economics, at Gastonia, N.C.
has been designated for the Harland L [phone] or [email protected]. Lenoir-Rh}aie gratefully acknowledges
andJennie L. Creech Family Endowment in Other programs of the College have these gifts, and the man\- others that
support of scholarships for business stu- also been aided by the establishment of make the ongoing mission of the College
dents, providing a leadership gift to the scholarships, or by donations for specific possible. For infonnation on establishing
Phase III effort. purposes. Recent leadership gifts for the an endownnent in support of scholarships
Many alumni have contributed in Nursing Program have been provided by or other purposes, please contact Tcii
honor or in memory of a favorite profes- the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation in ihc Lemons, vice president for advancement,
sor. You may still contribute to the gift amount of $72,000 and by the /tinu's M. at [phone] or [email protected].
honoring former business Professor Johnton Tnist in the amount of $80,000. For infonnation about h(.iw to contribute
Bud Brown and to the gift in honor of "The Nursing Program at Lenoir- to an established endowment fund, con-
Dr. Robert Simmotis, a current business Rhyne has always been one of the pre- tact Vickie Lckard '97, director of devel-
professor who has advised the Phi Beta mier programs in the Southeast, and with opment operations, at [phone] or
Lambda business fraternity for 40 years. the critical shortage of nurses, the College eckard\'@lrc.edu. For information about
Ifyou would like to contribute to either has made it a high priorit)- to expand the how vou can leave an estate t-ift to the
of these funds, please contact Rich Dun- program," said Dr Wayne B. Powell, Col- College, contact Rich Duncan '88, direc-
can '88 at [phone] or at dun- lege president. Financial support of this tor of planned gi\ing. at (,828) 328-7336
[email protected] or William M. Mauney Sr. program, as well as expanded facilities in or [email protected].
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Dehhy Reynolds Kern '71 stands beside a custom-
made, wrought-iron gate in an alley in downtown
Greensboro, N.C. She and her husband, Milton, Reynolds Kern '71 can
have helped revitalize the downtown shopping Debbreymember shopping in
district by buying and restoring—several properties downtown Greensboro,
in the South Elm Street area. N.C, when going downtown
was a reason to get dressed
up. One of the grand old
department stores was ElHs
Kerns
helpin Stone (later Thalhimers),
which featured ornate molding on the
walls and a grand staircase. Many of
the buildings were built around the
turn of the 20th century and had
downtown
facades with elaborate decoration.
Like many urban shopping areas,
the properties along South Elm Street
suffered a slow decline as shopping
centers moved to suburban areas.
Greensboro
Many of the once-elegant storefronts
were abandoned and boarded up. A
rescue mission replaced the upscale
shops. However, Debby and her hus-
band, Milton Kern, could see a differ-
ent future for the area.
back
to areatness Where others saw a seedy section
of town, they saw a future downtown
vibrant with entertainment, meeting
spaces and small shops. The Kerns
started buying downto—wn properties
in the South Elm area not just one
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