The Web Magazine 1994 Winter

25 Pages·1994·3.7 MB·English

by  Gardner-Webb University

S. Andrews:
M
ter Teacher
A
t the time of his death on other interests, his pleasure in seeing “Dr. Andrews was a proud man.
Oct. 15, 1994, Dr. Charles the impact of education and its He lived with dignity, treated others
Andrews was the most senior accompanying confidence and with dignity, and he died with
member of the faculty at Gardner- sophistication on his students is dignity. He insisted on teaching
Webb University, having joined the obviously a sustaining force in his this Fall when mere mortals would
faculty 34 years ago in 1960. life, a source of great energy and have quit. In Biblical times Jewish
He served under four presidents professional happiness.” people wanted to have children, for
they believed that they
— Dr. Phil Elliott, Dr. Gene
could live on in their
Poston, Dr. Craven Williams
children. Dr. Andrews’
and Dr. Chris White.
legacy will live on at
He was a key player
Gardner-Webb. It will live
in the institution’s
on in the Language faculty.
transformation from a junior
He loved and nurtured all
college to a senior college
of them. His legacy will live
and then to a university. He
on in the students who were
was a steadying force during
privileged to study under
both the good times and the
him.
bad. At one time or another
“We can, and will,
he held every faculty position.
employ a new faculty
As Chair of the Department
member to teach the classes
of Foreign Languages and
he taught, but we will not be
Literature he was noted for
able to replace the man.
competence, innovations,
“Let us who are a part
quality and consistency.
of the University he loved
Dr. Andrews was a noted
— Gardner-Webb —
scholar, earning Phi Beta
commit ourselves to
Kappa recognition, a master’s
preserving his legacy. May
degree and later a Ph.D. from
his ideals, his values and
Florida State University. As
his commitment to
a professor, he was the first
excellence live on in us.
recipient of Gardner-Webb’s
“To Margie and the
Fleming-White Excellence
children — thank you for
in Teaching Award,
sharing your husband and
established by Dr. and Mrs.
father with us.
White in 1987.
“We share in your loss,
Referring to Dr. Andrews
but we glory in the
having been named the
award’s first winner, Dr. White Remembering Dr. Andrews and opportunity to have witnessed a
recalls, “There really was no contest; his impact on the Gardner-Webb master teacher in action. As Jesus,
he was simply the best. And we all community, Dr. White stated, “Every the greatest of all master teachers,
knew it.” fine institution of higher learning has would say about Charles, ‘Well done,
A colleague once wrote, “Dr. a few individuals whose lives and thy good and faithful servant; you
Andrews represents all that is fine in careers define the essence of the have been faithful over a little, I
true devotion to teaching, to liberal school. Dr. Andrews was one of will set you over much; enter into
arts, to students, and to Gardner- those persons for Gardner-Webb. the joy of your master’ (Matthew
Webb. Although Dr. Andrews could Stated simply, in his death Gardner- 25:21).”
easily choose to devote himself to Webb has lost a part of its soul.
This issue of The Web is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Andrews
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A New Beginning
J
im Crawley, the new dean for
the Gardner-Webb School of
Business, is deep in thought.
He has been asked whether
making the transition from the
business world to the academic world
will be difficult. For 35 years, before
retiring, Crawley was one of the top
business and industry managers for
the corporations with which he was
employed. Now, he is experiencing
his first weeks in an academic setting.
After a moment he replies, with
a wry smile, “Gardner-Webb has a
product just like any other business.
But our product is called students.”
His answer is not surprising.
Crawley says good managers can
adapt to whatever situation they
find themselves in, mainly by
applying sound management
principles to the job.
“Products change
from business to
business, but how you
manage the creation
and development and
promotion of those
products basically stays
the same,” he explains.
“At Gardner-Webb,
parents pay a fee
and expect quality
product
development.
We’re dealing
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with business principles here — notes that the Gardner"Webb of Commerce and a member of the
productivity, efficiency and quality.” business faculty has some of the County’s Economic Development
It’s no wonder Crawley sounds most impressive credentials he’s Commission, both of which
like a seasoned veteran as dean of an ever seen. constantly strive to improve the
academic department. Although he “Look what we’ve got to work County’s position as an attractive
held several different positions in with,” he says. “These are top"notch business market.
his professional career, he says he people. These folks are the “I think that’s why I really wanted
handled each of them in a similar salespeople of our program. We’ve to be at GardnenWebb,” he says.
businesslike fashion. And with just got to make people outside the “I’ve seen the importance of
success. University aware of what we can education, quality education, in the
After graduating from Clemson offer them.” community. I’ve gained such an
University, he served in engineering Having a highly distinguished appreciation for what this University
and management positions for faculty at a relatively small university means to this area. I want to be a
DuPont Corporation from 1958 to is a great advantage, he says, because part of making it even better.”
1988. He then assumed the role of it allows for very personal interaction While discussing his plans as
plant manager for Polygram with students. dean, Crawley had to pause every
Manufacturing & Distribution The goal, he explains, is to five or 10 minutes to answer several
Centers Inc. in Kings Mountain produce business students who know phone calls. He had just been elected
from 1988 until his retirement in more than just theories. By bridging as one of Cleveland County’s
1993. the gap between local companies commissioners, and congratulations
Gardner-Webb President Dr. and the University, the School of were pouring in.
Chris White says with an Business can learn what employers During the course of one
unmistakable excitement that expect from college graduates and conversation, he spoke about his
Crawley’s expertise will make an integrate that information into the job at GardnenWebb. “I couldn’t
immediate impact on the University. curriculum. be more happy here. It’s really a
“For us to have gained this “We basically want to ask these great place to be. But, I’ll tell you, I
successful businessman’s enormous companies what they need, and then feel like this University is an
experience and leadership abilities we can proceed to develop a more undiscovered jewel in this area. I
means GardnenWebb has improved versatile, welLbalanced business hope we can help make Gardner"
itself remarkably,” White says. “Jim school graduate,” he says. Webb the school of preference in
Crawley can help us apply a very “Ultimately, we hope these this region.”
practical view of business to our corporations will not only pursue
curriculum.” our students for future employment,
Crawley himself wears a look of but be able to send their current
confidence when he discusses what employees to us for educational
the future holds. In addition to training as well.”
helping make the School of Business He adds with emphasis, “There
more attractive to prospective is an amazing change going on out
students, he also hopes to establish there. With the rise of automation
the Gardner"Webb School of and technology in nearly every facet
Business as a key factor in the local of business, the business managers of
corporate community. today have to be sharper, quicker
He explains, “We want to individuals. We want GardnenWebb
enhance the image of the School to be a part of that cutting edge.”
of Business, build on what we’ve It’s also no coincidence that
got and evolve into something that Crawley stresses the importance of
can’t be overlooked.” strong relationships between the
Crawley is quick to clarify what University and the business
he means. Holding up a sheet of community. He currently is chairman
paper with names listed on it, he of the Cleveland County Chamber
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Change in Roles Sees Curry Named
he School ot Divinity has
New University Police Chief
recently created the Director
of Admissions position to more
effectively meet the unique recruiting
and counseling needs of its future Tracy Curry, a Gardner-Webb
ministerial students. campus police officer and shift
Tracy Craig Jessup, a former supervisor since 1993, was named
Gardner-Webb student and employee, director and chief of University
has returned to the University to Police in November after Charles
become the first School of Divinity “Chuck” Cochran resigned to
Director of Admissions. After take a position with Cleveland
graduating in 1989 and serving as Memorial Hospital in Shelby.
Assistant to the President from 1989-91, Curry is also a former member
Jessup most recently was associate of the Shelby Police Department,
pastor at Cahaba Heights Baptist having served from 1990 to 1993
Church in Birmingham, Ala. as a patrol officer, narcotics
Because of his background at officer and drug agent.
Gardner-Webb and in the ministry, “It’s an honor to follow
Jessup says he feels he has been led to Chuck’s example as chief,” Curry
an ideal position with his Alma Mater. said. “I am also excited to have
“Exploring Gardner-Webb’s the chance to make an University as a whole are making
possibilities with prospective ministerial outstanding department even exciting progress in all aspects of
students is something I feel very better. We hope to develop some their programs. Gardner-Webb
comfortable with,” Jessup said. “I’m new ideas and programs that will will always be a very special place
excited about sharing the good news directly benefit the students and to me.”
about this University and its School of employees of the University.” Cochran also noted Curry’s
Divinity.” Cochran leaves Gardner- professional achievements as
Dr. Robert Lamb, dean of the Webb after serving as director evidence of his qualifications
School of Divinity, explained that by and chief of University Police for the job as chief. Curry was
creating the new position the since August of this year. Citing recipient of several regional
University has made a commitment the opportunity to take citations and merit awards for
to the divinity school’s long-term advantage of the exciting new outstanding narcotics and
success. job offer, Cochran praised the undercover activities during his
“To effectively inform the public Gardner-Webb administration assignment with the Shelby
and prospective students about our for naming Curry as his Police Department.
program takes a great deal of work and replacement and thanked the Jerome Scott, associate vice
preparation,” Lamb said. “Tracy’s institution for its support. president and dean of student
experience with Gardner-Webb and “I have the greatest development, says he feels Curry
ministerial work will make him a confidence in Tracy. I don’t think gives the University much to
valuable resource for those seeking anyone has the University’s well¬ look forward to.
answers to their questions.” being at heart more than he “Tracy is without a doubt the
Jessup, who holds the Master of does,” Cochran said. “His person most suited to fill this
Divinity degree, was a sumraa cum experience as an officer with the position,” Scott noted. “The
laude graduate of Gardner-Webb and University and his knowledge energy and enthusiasm that Tracy
recipient of the of this campus make him an can devote to this institution is
Huggins invaluable asset to the Gardner- unmatched. Rarely does an
Jes^up Named to Citizenship Award Webb and Boiling Springs organization get the opportunity
New y Created Post as the outstanding communities.” to experience the kind of
male graduate. He added, “I was proud to leadership qualities that both
F r School of
have been associated with Chuck and Tracy possess.”
'Divinity Gardner-Webb. The University
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aDorm Mother55 Mourned
By Her College Family
G
enevieve Street was more Residence Life office or other areas
than an employee at that needed temporary assistance.
Gardner-Webb for 12 years. She looked forward to each day at
She was a part of campus. Gardner-Webb, eager to lend herself
When Ms. Street passed away to the mission of the University in
Oct. 21 as the result of injuries an unparalleled spirit of dedication.
sustained in a car accident, she took When Ms. Street passed away,
with her an era. For more than a she was the senior most staff member
decade she served as area director in in Residence Life.
Decker and Nanney residence halls, In the Dover Chapel on Oct. 25,
touching the lives of over 1,000 friends and family of Ms. Street
young women who sought comfort, gathered for her funeral to pay last should serve as an inspiration to us
wisdom, advice and leadership. respects and rememberances. all.”
The 64-year-old lived on the Jerome Scott, associate vice Dr. Chris White added, “Many of
Gardner-Webb campus throughout president and dean of student us cannot comprehend what she
the year. She has been affectionately development, said of Ms. Street, meant in the lives of so many of our
referred to as the last of the true “Each and every one of us are better students. She embraced her role as
“dorm mothers” who took her female people for having known her. a mother figure to the girls who
residents under her wing and helped Through her example of dedication, lived in her dorm. Her concern for
them adjust to life away from home. commitment, loyalty and quiet them was so very genuine that the
She touched the lives of dignity she showed us that our impression she left will last a lifetime
employees at Gardner-Webb as well actions can have a powerful impact in the hearts of countless young
as students. Often Ms. Street would on people. She didn’t speak loud, women.
volunteer her time and energy as a but she was always heard. Her life “An era at Gardner-Webb has
substitute receptionist in the sadly come to an end.”
Soph omore Remembered By the School She Left
Patty Bennett, a Gardner-Webb One of her closest friends, Tripp from this day forth. It is those
sophomore, died as a result of injuries Atkinson, told those in attendance students, as well as those of you
sustained in a car accident on Sept. that his friend would want all of here tonight, who can now choose
24. She and four other Gardner- them to learn and grow from the to view life differently. We can take
Webb students were involved in the tragic experience. this tragedy and develop a sense of
accident that also left freshman “This world lost a lot when it responsibility, both for our own
James Nickell in critical condition lost Patty Bennett,” Atkinson said. actions and those of our fellow man.
for several weeks. “But I know she loved you all dearly. “In light of a bad situation, we
Miss Bennett, 19, was a native of And from this point, she would want cannot lose faith. God can take
Pennsylvania who last year us to gain a new appreciation for whatever chaos we create for
participated on the Gardner-Webb what we have. I know she would ourselves and make something good
tennis team. A very popular student, tell us to enjoy life and especially out of it.”
Miss Bennett was remembered by enjoy each other.” A bus carrying Gardner-Webb
those on campus for her smile and “We lost Patty and that, in itself, students and staff members made
friendliness. is tragic,” said Gardner-Webb the trip to attend funeral services
Former classmates and teammates President Chris White at the in Miss Bennett’s hometown in
of Patty Bennett paid tribute to memorial service. “But let’s Pennsylvania.
their friend with remarks and Bible remember that there were survivors
scriptures during a memorial service of this terrible accident, too. Their
held in Dover Chapel. lives will be permanently marked
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ft)r. Jack Partain, with a little encouragement from the student body, plants a kiss on the
jjWebb's bulldog for a little extra Homecoming luck.
Celebrating Change’
Pictured at far left,
1 994 Homecoming
Queen Tonya Poteat
flashes a winning smile
as she is escorted onto
the field. The
GWU Pep Band,
Cheerleaders, Alumni,
and Dr. and Mrs.
White all joined in the
spirit of the day.
SeniorFest
Senior adult groups from area of Associates, was designed for
churches were treated to a day senior adults who wish to become
of food, fellowship and better acquainted with Gardner-
entertainment this fall as part of Webb.
Gardner-Webb University’s Campus tours focused on new *
SeniorFest activities. campus additions such as Noel
Approximately 200 senior Hall, home of the 2-year-old
adults from 19 churches had the School of Divinity, and the Lake
opportunity to hear speakers Hollifield Complex, a multi¬
Esther Burroughs and the Rev. purpose recreational area with a
Russell Fitts. Dr. Gene Puckett, scenic lake as its centerpiece.
editor of the Biblical Recorder Groups also learned about
served as master of ceremonies Hamrick Hall, which is listed in
for the day’s events. Burroughs the North Carolina Register of
currently serves on the Southern Historic Places, and Williams
Baptist Convention’s Home Observatory during their tours.
Mission Board. Fitts is a retired Members of each group at
pastor from Lawndale. SeniorFest were also invited to
Churches from Cleveland and take advantage of free blood
Rutherford counties as well as pressure screenings when visiting
Charlotte, Asheville, Kannapolis, the Gardner-Webb School of
Statesville, Spartanburg and Nursing on campus.
Gaffney, S.C., were among those
whose senior adult groups
participated in SeniorFest.
The event, sponsored by the
Gardner-Webb Ministerial Board
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Hoi? TlanVlmwt.
Group to Repeat Visit in ’9§j
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is enthusiasm is obvious as standing and why they should take re-creation of events serve to enhance
Dr. Chris White describes time to reflect on that.” site visits.
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the G ardner-Webb Those who accompany Dr. White “Picture yourself listening to the
sponsored tour he led to the Holy on the tour are the beneficiaries of his Sermon on the Mount where it
Land and Egypt earlier this year. academic and travel experience. He actually took place, or riding a boat
That’s because, he says, the trip was received his Ph.D. in Biblical Studies on the calm Sea of Galilee at dawn,”
much more than a sightseeing and took his first trip to the Holy says Dr. White. “There’s no doubt, it’ll
adventure. Land in 1976. He leads the tour with grab you.”
“I like to call it a study tour,” he hopes that his training and knowledge Another difference in the tour
says. of this ancient land will educate, as Dr. White leads is the first-class
Reservations are now being made well as entertain, those in his group. travel, meal and housing
for next year’s trip, scheduled for “We can enhance the group’s accomodations. Tour members
Aug. 6 through Aug. 16, 1995. experience of the Holy Land by experience the finest hotels and
Tours and package deals to Israel pointing out Biblical references of restaurants that the Holy Land and
and Egypt are a dime a dozen, Dr. the sites we see,” he says. “Then we Egypt have to offer.
White explains, but the tour he give the tour members time to reflect, A spectacular sight in Egypt is
conducts takes the opportunity to worship and participate in seminars the Mena House, consistently named
shed some light on the significance at places like the Garden Tomb where as one of the top 10 hotels in the
of the various places visited. Jesus rose from the dead.” world. Those on Dr. White’s tour
“It’s very easy to visit the Holy He smiles and adds, “I give them will experience first-hand the luxury
Land and miss out on a lot. I make a chance to soak it all in.” of the Mena House, located at the
sure that the people with me The trip is often very moving for foot of the famed Pyramids. The
understand just where they’re those who are experiencing it for hotel is rich in history as well, says Dr.
the first time. Bible study and the White, as it was the site where
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston
Churchill met to plan D-Day.
Gardner-Webb Trustee Dorothy
Seagraves and her husband, Jim,
were part of this year’s tour group,
and the couple described the trip as
a “spiritual experience.”
Mrs. Seagraves explained, “If you
take this trip, you’ll never regret it.
It will literally change your life.
*
Reading the Bible and listening to
your pastor’s sermons will take on a
whole new meaning once you’ve
seen the Holy Land and Egypt in
person.”
Because the itinerary is filled
with many stops across Israel and
Egypt, the tour is limited to 30 people
in order to effectively move the group
The Dome of the Rock was one of the many sites the group visited in Jerusalem See Holy, Page 9
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