Emeritus Club Newsletter - West Virginia Wesleyan College

Emeritus Club Newsletter Winter 2013 Page 1
Emeritus Club Newsletter
Volume 41 Issue 3 West Virginia Wesleyan College Winter 2013
Inducted Members of the Emeritus Club
Row 1: Jane O’Brien Ayers, Jackie Perkins (Aux), Josette Holtzworth Jones, Cynthia Brown (Aux), Sandra Price McCutcheon, Nancy Waugh
Davidson, Robbie Jarrett Burke, Sue Mason Wilson, Carol Campbell Dunn;
Row 2: Jane Agnes Eye, Carolyn Davis Baisden, Paula Wriston (Aux), Wendy Putnam Jacobs, Elizabeth McDonough Rabel, Carol Wade
Carter, Rebecca Fox, Darlene Serack Ielapi, Lala Powell Lane, Jeanne Hill Kangas;
Standing: Charlies E. Emery, James W. Knorr, Albert H. Kretschmer, Jack R. George, David R. Perkins, Donald F. Hart, Bruce C. Ennis, David
R. Murphy, Kirk Treible, Daniel M. Rabel, Thomas M. Wriston, Charles E. Murphy, Jr., Charles T. Barber, Roger B. Brown, Marlene Gotjen (Aux),
Arthur J. Gotjen, Parry C. Lane, Joanne Whitney Westcott, Donald A. Kangas, Joseph A. Muzik, Maurice “H. “Sonny” Tenney, James C. Ayers.
Please see page 12 for full names and addresses.

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Nordstrom Welcome Center to be Next Major Construction Project
Wesleyan has begun
site preparation for the
new Nordstrom Welcome
Center. Thanks to a generous
gift from Bruce and
Jeannie O’Rourke Nordstrom
’70 and a challenge
grant from the Reeves
Foundation of Princeton,
NJ, the Nordstrom Welcome
Center is set to open
this summer on College
Avenue adjacent to the
Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts.
The new facility will house the College’s admission
and financial aid departments. The addition of this project
will create much
needed space in Middleton
Hall for Wesleyan’s
expanding School
of Health Sciences.
Athletic training, exercise
science, and nursing
are three of the
College’s most popular majors. Nursing enrollment has
grown to 143 students, and the department now offers a
range of graduate programs.
This is the third challenge
grant Wesleyan has
received from the Reeves
Foundation. The previous
awards helped complete
the funding for the
Virginia Thomas Law
Center for the Performing
Arts and the David
E. Reemsnyder Research
Center.
“We are extremely
grateful to Bruce and
Jeannie and to the Reeves Foundation for their generous
support,” stated Wesleyan President Pamela Balch
’71. “This project has been a long-time priority in
our Master
Campus Facilities
plan.
The Center
will allow
Wesleyan
to create a
tremendous
first impression
for our
prospective students and their parents.”
Remembering John Martin Law ’40
Excerpts from Remarks Shared by William O. Goodwin, Hon. ’05 at the Memorial Service
So we are here to honor an honorable man, to celebrate
the 95 years he walked upon this earth, and we
are here to remember...
...He was a pragmatic product of the Depression. He
was a thinker who owned a keen intellect, and he was
a gifted problem-solver. Always the gracious, gentle
man, he was in control of his emotions yet he was not
afraid to show his emotion. Not a touchy, feely, or
overly expressive type, he did hold feelings that were
deep and rich which he increasingly found ways to
share.
...He was a stellar example of successful personal financial
management, of comprehensive legacy planning,
and of philanthropy. Although John lived modestly,
he gave lavishly. To his Alma Mater, he gave toward
a wonderful cause, and because of that gift, the Virginia
Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts
now stands as one of the finest buildings on the campus
of West Virginia Wesleyan College.
...John said, “As you climb your ladder of success,
one hand is reaching ahead of the next rung while the
other hand is reaching back to help the one who is
following you.”
...As we keep alive our precious memories of John,
he will live in our hearts and in our minds. I pray that
we will remember until our minds can remember no
more John Martin Law... a complete human being, an
uncommon man.

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Five graduates have joined the College’s Board of
Trustees. Krista Haught Denning ’97 is an assistant
professor of anatomy and pathology at the Joan C. Edwards
School
of Medicine at
Marshall University
as well as
staff pathologist
with Marshall
Health. William
J. Echols
’60 practiced internal
medicine Row 2: Moore, Echols, Lacaria, and Pickering
Row 1: Witt, Denning, and Jones;
and cardiology at
the Huntington Internal Medicine Group, of which he
was also the founder. J. F. Lacaria ’71 is the Assistant
Five Join Board of Trustees
to the Bishop and Director of Connectional Ministries
for the WV Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Charles “Chip” Pickering ’78 has started several companies
in the construction and engineering fields and currently
shares his time between them and various non-profit agencies.
Melinda Craft Witt ’74 has worked for MassMutual
helping clients with their insurance legacy planning for the
past 20 years.
In addition to these five new Trustees, the Board also
welcomed two new ex-officio members at its October
meeting. Shauna G. Hamrick Jones ’92, M.F.A. ’13,
the Credentials Analyst in the Office of Academic Services,
joined the Board as a result of her election as Staff
Council Chair. Dr. James Moore, associate professor
of music and chair of the music department, joined the
group through his election as Chair of the Faculty.
Athletic Marching Band
Re-established
Beginning fall 2014, Wesleyan will once again establish
marching band as a co-curricular offering on campus.
“Between 1922 and 1979, marching band played an important
role in enriching the Wesleyan experience,” said
Bernie Valento, vice president for enrollment management.
“We
are excited
about establishing
that tradition
and
look forward
to
the beautiful
sounds and wonderful spirit that the return of the
marching band will bring to campus.”
The College is in the
midst of hiring a fulltime
Athletic Marching
Band Director and
has begun recruiting
for what is expected to
be more than 35 new
freshmen members to
the band next fall.
Gifts Received to Renovate Classrooms
Wesleyan has received gifts and pledges totaling
$320,000 to renovate six classrooms. The renovations
will include state-of-the-art technology, projectors,
whiteboards, new seating, and infrastructure to accommodate
current and future technology needs.
These renovations will help Wesleyan attract the next
generation of outstanding faculty and students. The
rooms will be designed to focus on the new ways students
learn and allow faculty to utilize global resources.
Gifts and pledges have been received from Eleanor
Barnhart in honor of Cameron David Ives ’80, Jack and
Sylvia Burry ’68, Dr. Pat ’83 and Leigh Howard Fleming
’83 in memory of Dr. John Warner, Dr. Scott ’84
and Peg Dickert Strickler ’83 in memory of Dr. Ernest
Capstack and from the Emeritus Club. See page 14
for the updated Emeritus Club renovation report.
Concentus Vocum Choir members sang at the
Emeritus Club Induction luncheon at Homecoming

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Using Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for Charitable Giving
Alumni and friends of West Virginia Wesleyan who
receive a “required minimum distribution” (RMD) in
2013 from their IRA (generally persons 70 ½ years old
or older) can arrange a transfer of all or a portion of
their RMD (up to $100,000) to West Virginia Wesleyan
College.
There’s an advantage for the IRA holder and, of
course, your giving strengthens West Virginia Wesleyan
as you designate how the College may benefit from
your transferred funds.
As an advantage for the IRA owner, the transfer from
your IRA is a non-taxable event. You will not have to
pay income taxes on the transferred amount, but the
transfer does count toward the amount of your “required
minimum distribution” from your IRA for this
tax year (2013).
Ways You Can Give To
West Virginia
Wesleyan
College
By check. Make your check payable to West Virginia Wesleyan College.
By credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or
Visa). Go to www.wvwc.edu or call the Office of Advancement.
By electronic funds transfer (monthly). Wesleyan EFT is safe,
secure, and you will know when your account is being debited.
You can choose to use your credit card, checking, or savings
account. Withdrawals are made around the 15th of each month.
By stock transfer. Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds make excellent
gifts to the College. For stock held by a broker, instruct your
broker to electronically transfer the shares to Wesleyan.
The transfer (gift) from your IRA generates neither
taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit
even if you do not itemize your tax deductions.
To accomplish this transfer, contact your IRA custodian
and make a request (they may have a form to complete)
for the amount (of your RMD) you desire to be
transferred to West Virginia Wesleyan. Consult your
professional advisors to determine if this is an appropriate
way for you to give to West Virginia Wesleyan
from your “required minimum distribution” of your
IRA in 2013. Please start this process soon so that it
can be completed by year-end.
The US Congress has been passing this IRA provision
year by year; it is not certain this opportunity to make a gift
to Wesleyan from the “required minimum distribution” of
your IRA will be available in subsequent tax years.
With personal property or collectibles. A gift-in-kind allows
you to give personal property to West Virginia Wesleyan College
in the form of real estate, books for the Library, antiques, collectibles,
or works of art. If the College can use the gift in its educational
program, you may deduct the full fair market value. The fair
market value is determined by a professional appraisal obtained
by the donor.
Through life income gifts. You may also make gifts in the form
of charitable remainder trusts or charitable annuities. These
gifts retain an income for you or others and provide substantial
tax advantages. They also are significant financial, tax, and
estate planning tools.
Give with a matching gift. Check to see if your
employer, or your spouse’s employer, matches
gifts. Increase your support by taking an extra
step. Contact the personnel office to determine
if your employer is a Matching Gift Company.
Thanks for your
enthusiastic and
generous support!
Through life insurance. Gifts of life insurance can be made in one of
the following ways: designating West Virginia Wesleyan College as
the owner and beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy, buying
a new policy and designating West Virginia Wesleyan College as the
owner and beneficiary, or adding West Virginia Wesleyan College as a
charitable beneficiary to an existing policy.
You can by phone at 800-768-8264 or 304-473-8485
reach us| Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Fund-Raising Effort Launched to Renovate Ross Field
into Multi-Purpose Facility
Wesleyan has launched a major funding effort to renovate Cebe Ross Field into a multi-purpose facility to accommodate
football, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s track and field, intramurals,
and recreational programming.
Once the funding goals have been met, the new facility will include artificial turf, an eight-lane Olympic-sized track,
lighting, new seating, concessions, public restrooms, a media center and coaches box, weight room, and pavilion for
receptions. The estimated cost to complete all renovations is $2 million. To date, the College has secured $330,500
in gifts and pledges. Construction will begin as soon as funds are received to cover the project costs.
Tradition is very important at Wesleyan and the College intends to maintain the Ross Field and McWhorter-
Goodwin track names in the reconstructed facility. Many naming opportunities will be available:
• Naming rights for the stadium $1,000,000
• Pavilion $ 250,000
• Weight Room $ 200,000
• Media Center $ 100,000
• Concession stand complex $ 100,000
In addition to naming opportunities for gifts, several recognition clubs are available for gifts that are received
over a five-year period. These include:
• Circle of Fame $50,000
• Bobcat Coaching Staff $25,000-$49,999
• Quarterback Club $10,000-$24,999
• Touchdown Club $6,000
• Field Goal Club $3,000
• Extra Point Association $1,000
And these track and field groups:
• Olympian
$25,000 & up
• Decathlon $10,000-$24,999
• Distance runner $5,000-$9,999
• Middle Distance runner $2,500-$4,999
• Thrower and Jumper $1,000-$2,499
• Hurdler $1,000-$1,499
• Sprinter $500-$999
Each of the various groups will include unique ways to showcase those who support the project. For more information
about the project, contact the Office of Advancement at 304-473-8600.
Holiday Hours
Wesleyan will be closed for the Christmas holiday season between December
20 and January 6. However, the Office of Advancement will be responding to
voicemail and email messages in the event alumni and friends have questions
about making a gift to the College. You can leave messages at the following
numbers: 304-473-8557, 304-473-8600, 304-473-8540, 304-473-8485, or 304-
473-8117. All of us in the Office of Advancement wish you and your families a
very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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News About You
Three WV Wesleyan College students spent their On the eve of Veterans Day 2013 following a luncheon
summer studying abroad thanks to a generous gift
in Godwin Hall after the worship service at
from E. Maxine Moose Bruhns ’45, Hon. ’07. The First UMC, Franklin C. “Hank” Ellis ’43 of Buckhannon
E. Maxine Moose Bruhns Summer 2013 Study
related his experiences leading up to “D
Abroad Scholarship provided funding for three Day” invasion on Utah Beach. A 22-year old Navy
students to participate in international educational Lt, he was the skipper of a LCT ship. On the 50th
program. The highly-competitive scholarship winners
Anniversary of D Day, he returned to Utah Beach,
were Rachel Channell ’15, Elkins; Andrew France. Most Sundays, you will find Hank at First
Wade Phipps ’14, Buckhannon; and Briana Nicole UMC for the morning service accompanied by one
Shockey ’15, Belington.
of his daughters.
Following Homecoming 2013, Phyllis Kohl Coston
’53, Hon ’98 had heart surgery in Morgantown. She
is at home in Buckhannon and doing physical therapy
and making a fine recovery.
Old friends were reunited on September 18, 2013
when Bryce Hatch ’57 (retired in Hattiesburg, MS)
met Richard Hamilton ’58 (retired in Scarborough,
ME) at the summer home of Bryce’s niece and
husband Richard and Connie Younger in Hampton
Beach, NH. Both men tried their best to update the
other while their respective wives, Rose and Anna,
quietly looked on! Their attempt to bridge the years
started in the Younger’s living room and continued
in a local restaurant. According to Rose Hatch they
provided “entertainment” for fellow lunch companions
as their loud reminiscing (due to age-related
hearing loss by both) could be heard clearly by all
other patrons. Blessed be the ties that bind especially
those that were forged so many years ago at WVWC!
Jean Allen Pickering ’55 of Williamstown sent this
picture of their 1955 Class annual gathering in August
in the Parkersburg area. This picture was taken
on their trip to the
Blennerhassett Island
State Park.
Based on their
Wesleyan friendships,
this group
has met for many
years at various locations
across the
United States. Pictured
are Mardie
O’Connor and her date Jack; Joan Patterson, Bill
Berg, Jean Pickering, Joe Patterson, Marg Berg
and Charlie Pickering.
William H. Payne ’49 of Blacksburg, VA had hip
surgery in July and has recovered well. He celebrated
his birthday on September 15 and has been
a member of the Bill Foster Birthday Club since
becoming a member of the Emeritus Club.
Bill Foster Birthday Club
Members and friends paying $1 for every year of
age to the Bill Foster Birthday Club
Richard E. Conaway ’52, Col, USAF –Annandale, VA
James J. Fraser ’59 – Clarksburg
Mary Sue Van Camp Fraser ’60 – Clarksburg
Virginia Lee Casey Gleason ’45 – Springfield, MO
in memory of Sarajane Sparks Wood ’45
Robert L. Lynch ’47 – Richmond, VA
William H. Payne, Jr., ’49 – Blacksburg, VA
William B. Stemple ’48 – Sarasota, FL
Harry J. Widney ’39 – Lewisburg
2013-2014 Emeritus Club Leadership
Officers and Directors:
Mara Linaberger Watson ’58, President, 2014
Ronald M. McCauley ’59, Vice President, 2014
Margaret Dean Miller ’56, Secretary, 2014
Marjorie McCullough Modlin ’57, 2014
G. Herold Berthy ’56, 2015
Richard M. Hamilton ’58, 2016
Bernice King McHenry ’56, 2017
Nancy Titchenal Cheshire ’62, 2018
Past Presidents:
Robert L. Lynch ’47
Mary Coberly Marquess ’48
Richard E. Conaway ’52
Ellen Roush Nickell ’51
L. Curtis Saville ’48
Director of Alumni Relations:
Kristi Lawrence Wilkerson ’99
**Most pictures in this issue are by: Rochelle Long ’00
and Dewayne ’57 and Ginnie ’68 Lowther

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Orange Line of Emeritus Club Members on Founders Day 2013
Arthur J. Gotjen ’68 and
Donald F. Hart ’63
Seated: Dewayne Lowther ’57, Howard Reeder ’40, Ginnie Lowther ’68, Mara
Watson ’58, Nancy Cheshire ’62, Joanne ’53 and Joe Perez ’52, Bill Miller ’53;
Standing: Calvin McCutcheon ’59, Don Hart ’63, Sandy McCutcheon ’63, Art
Gotjen ’63, Ellen Nickell ’51, Jim Knorr ’63, Cliff Judy ’58, Jack George ’63,
Dotty Judy (Aux), Paul ’58 and Janet Gramlich ’58.
50th Reunion Class Reception
Joanne Robinson Perez ’53 and
Nancy Titchenal Cheshire ’62
Row 1: Jeanne Kangas, Lala Lane, Carol Carter, Pat Schwinger, Ann Armentrout, Jane Ayers, Robbie Burke, and Josette Jones;
Row 2: Sandy McCutcheon, Rebecca Fox, Darlene Ielapi, Nancy Davidson, Wendy Jacobs, Elizabeth Rabel,
Carolyn Baisden, Sue Wilson, Joanne Westcott, and Hazel Farrell;
Standing: Sonny Tenney, Art Gotjen, Charles Murphy, Jack George, Bruce Ennis, David Murphy, Jim Ayers,
James Piccoli, Charles Barber, Roger Brown, Al Kretschmer, Joseph Muzik, John Nye, Don Hart, David
Perkins, Jim Knorr, Robert Vallette, and Lee Smay.

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First Homecoming Induction Meeting of the Emeritus Club in its 52 Year History
The Emeritus Club met for the first time in its 52-year
history at Homecoming rather than at Commencement
for its induction of members from a 50th Reunion
Class. The members of the Class of 1963 met
for their 50th reunion on Founders Day prior to the
Alumni Banquet. Their presence at the Alumni Banquet
with the Emeritus Club had the largest group in
recent years to attend an Alumni Banquet.
Jack R. George ’63, of Cumberland,
MD gave the invocation.
Concentus Vocum members sang
“My Home Among the Hills.”
Mara Linabarger Watson ’58,
president of the Emeritus Club,
presided at the Homecoming 2013
luncheon and induction of the 50th
Reunion Class on October 12, with
134 persons in attendance including
choir members, in the French
A. See Dining Center.
them. The names of all persons are listed on page 12
of this newsletter.
Greetings were
brought by
Danette E. Ifert
Johnson
’90, President
of the Alumni
Council and
Jacqueline F.
Stow ’14, President
of the
Student Senate.
Robert N. Skinner II
’75, Vice President for
Advancement, spoke
about the Emeritus Club
renovation of Classroom
200 in the Martin
Religious Center and the Emeritus Club Endowed
Scholarship for International Travel.
President Pamela Balch ’71 welcomed the class of
1963 and Kirk Treible ’63 of Fort Lauderdale, FL,
gave the class response (see opposite page). Thirtyeight
members of the class of 1963 were present for
induction into the Emeritus Club at the luncheon
meeting. John E. Cook was received posthumously.
Each new member
received a
lapel pin and
certificate from
President Balch
and President
Watson. Eleven
auxiliary members
were recognized
and given
Jim and Jane O’Brien Ayers
certificates. A
picture of their
induction with the Presidents has been sent to each
of these new Emeritus Club members. Fifteen members
of the class of 1963, and four Auxiliary members
were unable to attend the induction. Four members
and one Auxiliary member were received from
other classes. Certificates and pins have been sent to
Arthur J. Gotjen ’63 of
Somerset, PA and Mary
Rebecca Fox ’63, of
Ravenswood led the memorial
service with the
reading of the names of
the deceased members
of the class of 1963 and
the Emeritus Club.
Jane Agnew Eye ’63 of Franklin
gave the closing prayer and
led the singing of the Alma
Mater.
Following this meeting, pictures
were taken of the other reunion
classes: 1948, 1953, and 1958
(please see page 13). Football followed at Ross Field
with a win over the WV State University 45-30.
A 7:30 reception for Emeritus Club members was
held at Erickson Alumni Center. Sixteen persons
were in attendance.

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Kirk Treible ’63 Response to President Balch’s Greetings to the 1963 Class
on their Induction into the Emeritus Club, October 12
It is an honor to be invited to make this response to
President Balch’s welcome. There are many among us
who have enjoyed a far more distinguished career than
I. Anything good that happened in my life moved from
New Jersey to Wesleyan and from here far beyond…
It was here that we learned from Dr. Glauner the secrets
of the American Civil War.
It was here that we learned the real meaning of the Gospels
from Dr. Ralph B. Brown.
It was here that we learned critical thinking skills from
Dr. Marvin Downey… and that was long before we were talking about critical thinking skills!
It was here that we learned about the natural world from Dr. Willis and Dr. Rossbach, Dr. Hallam and
Professor Klimer.
It was here that we learned the social graces from Miss Nelson and Dr. McBriar… how to behave at a tea
or a reception or how to handle the utensils at a dining table.
It was here that Madge Martin, RN shared the marvels of medicine from her little clinic in the back of
Agnes Howard Hall.
It was here that we learned that no small dreams stir the blood of men. The audacious bubble, created
under Dr. Martin’s direction, set the state for the Wesleyan that we see today… who would have guessed
that would have been accomplished?
It was here that we learned from Dr. Chrisman and Dr. Brill about dangling participles and split infinitives,
prepositions, articles, adverbs and verbs, nouns and pronouns… We learned the value of words in creating
a picture… We learned to use the English language gracefully and precisely.
It was here that Professor Norvel shared the drama of Shakespeare and how to make a good speech. How
I wish I had paid more attention.
It was here that we clarified the values set in the homes across America by parents such as ours. It was
here that we embraced a vista of core values that has guided us for the past half century.
So, we appeared, we studied, we learned, we played, and from here, we ventured to have big dreams and
discover that we could make a difference… we could change the world.
It was here that we were set free, but not adrift!
Emeritus Club
Service to alums of
50 years and more
Organized 1961
Chartered 1962
Clifford P. Judy ’58 of Portland, OR wears the Freshman Cap his father, William D. Judy ’13, wore his first
year at Wesleyan 100 years ago. Dorothy C. Judy (Aux) is seated by Cliff.

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Homecoming Alumni Banquet 2013
Charles Emery, Kent Carpenter and Josette Holtzworth
Jones accept the Charles E. Elkins Alumni Attendance
Award for the Class of 1963 from President Balch ’71.
Phyllis Kohl Coston ’53 accepted the
James H. Bowen ’52 Participation
Award on behalf of the class of 1953.

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photo by Brian Bergstrom
Charlie Emery ’63, Josette Jones ’63, and Kent
Carpenter ’63 present a $606,595.49 check to
President Balch ’71 for the gift from the reunion
classes of ’48, ’53, ’58, and ’63.
Franklin C. “Hank” Ellis ’43 and W. Howard
Reeder ’40 stood during the reading of
the classes by Mara Linaberger Watson ’58.
Howard was recognized as the member of the
earliest class present.

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1963 Class Members Inducted into the Emeritus Club at Homecoming 2013
Ann Elizabeth Chapman Armentrout – Westerville, OH
James C. Ayers – Columbus, OH
Jane O’Brien Ayers – Columbus, OH
Carolyn Davis Baisden – Buckhannon
Charles T. Barber, Ph.D. – Evansville, IN
Roy V. Bolyard – Summerfield, NC
Harriett Lou Justice Brown – Pensacola, FL
Roger B. Brown – Sudbury, MA
Kathryn Wiernasz Burgess – Charleston
Robbie Ann Jarrett Burke – Portsmouth, OH
Kent H. Carpenter – Buckhannon
Carol S. Wade Carter - Ravenswood
Fay W. Converse – Holiday, FL
John E. Cook, Posthumously – Buckhannon
Nancy Lou Waugh Davidson – Buckhannon
Hazel Bachmeier Farrell – Narrowsburg, NY
Gretchen Den Braven Fischer – Naples, FL
Carol Jean Campbell Dunn – Buckhannon
Charles E. Emery, Ed.D. – Albuquerque, NM
Bruce C. Ennis, J.D. – Dover, DE
Helen Jane Agnew Eye – Franklin
Mary Rebecca Fox – Ravenswood
Jack Ronald George – Cumberland, MD
Arthur J. Gotjen, D.Min. – Somerset, PA
Donald F. Hart – Elizabeth, PA
Darlene Serack Ielapi – Bridgeport
Wendy Putnam Jacobs – Grand Rapids, MI
Josette Holtzworth Jones – Buckhannon
Jeanne Carolyn Hill Kangas – Murfreesboro, TN
James W. Knorr – Buckhannon
Glenn B. Kohlhepp, D. Min. – Chicora, PA
Albert H. Kretschmer – Selbyville, DE
Lala Powell Lane – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Nancy L. Davis Lewis – Ormond Beach, FL
Sandra Price McCutcheon - Buckhannon
Charles E. Murphy, Jr., Ph.D. – Aiken, SC
David R. Murphy – Grafton
Joseph A. Muzik – Rockfall, CT
John B. Nye, Jr. – Tierra Verde, FL
Joseph W. Parry-Hill, Ph.D. – Raleigh, NC
David R. Perkins, Ed.D. – Boyce, VA
Elizabeth McDonough Rabel – Muncie, IN
Cora Sue Toothman Scherer – W. Brookfield, MA
Patricia Ann Duty Schwinger – Glenwood, MD
June Does Selders – Ridgewood, NJ
Howard L. Smay – Milford, PA
Linda Janse Snyder – Hampstead, MD
Maurice A. E. Soremekun, M.D. – Beachwood, OH
Anne Ross Stewart, D.Min. – Tracys Landing, MD
Maurice H. “Sonny” Tenney, Jr. – North East, MD
Kirk Treible – Ft Lauderdale, FL
Robert C. Vallette – Farmington, ME
Thomas E. Webber – Easton, MD
Joanne Whitney Westcott – Oneonta, NY
M. Sue Mason Wilson – Spartanburg, SC
Thomas M. Wriston – Midlothian, VA
1963 Class Auxiliary Members
Jack D. Armentrout
Cynthia D’Souza Brown
Margaret “Jeanie” Halterman Cook
H. Luke Eye, M.D.
Michael Francis Farrell
Marlene J. Chapman Gotjen
Donald A. Kangas, Ph.D.
Douglas O. Lewis
Lillian Kelley Muzik
Jacqueline Thomas Perkins
Daniel M. Rabel
Carolyn L. Roth
William F. Selders
Bessie House Soremekun, Ph.D.
Barbara Jean Smith Tenney
Paula A. O’Neill Wriston
New Members from other Classes
Alice Marie Fitzwater Wheeler ’51 – Cumberland, MD
Judith Bole Bergen ’62 – Worthington, OH
and Jeffrey R. Bergen (Aux)
Mary Jo Herndon Hodge ’62 – Kennesaw, GA
J. Edwin Litman ’62 – Crossville, TN
Joan Kennedy Randolph ’62 – Anderson, IN
Parley C. Lane, Jr. ’64 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
1963 Class Member Previously Inducted
Charles W. Heckert – Buckhannon
and Marjorie P. Heckert (Aux)
New Location of Emeritus Members
L. Howard Allwine ’54 &
Joretta Proudfoot Allwine ’53
Chincoteague Island, VA to Hanover, PA

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1948 Reunion Class
Peggy Martin Dorsey,
of Mt. Hope;
attending but not
pictured: L. Curtis
Saville, Buckhannon
Reunion Class of 1953
Reunion Class of 1958
Curtis and Lucy Peyton Withrow, Charleston;
Joanne Robinson Perez, Adrian, and Mara Linaberger Watson, Wellsburg;
Marilyn Smith Searle, Wagener, SC; Bill
MI; Winifred Post Garton, Buckhannon; Cliff Judy, Pendleton, OR; Janet Belcher
attending but not pictured: Phyllis Kohl Gramlich and Paul, Bellerose, NY;
Coston, Buckhannon & William T. attending but not pictured: Gerard P. Boe,
Miller, Ellicott City, MD
Beaufort, SC
Welcome 1963 Class
Carolyn Baisden, Jane Ayers, Sandra Mc-
Cutcheon, Sue Wilson and Robbie Burke
Wendy Putnam and
Patricia Schwinger
Wendy Jacobs, Ann Armentrout, Sue Wilson
and Jane Eye are pictured with their new 1963
Class caps with the new Wesleyan logo.
Josette Jones and Joanne Westcott
Willeta and Charles Murphy
Carol Dunn and
President Balch ‘71
Herb Coston (Aux) sorting
Phyl’s new books
Author Phyllis Kohl Coston ’53
autographed a book for Ginnie
Lowther ’68
Art ’54 and Betty Swarthout ’56

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Emeritus Club Renovating MRC Classroom 200 and
Funding Scholarship for International Travel
Gifts can be made in honor or memory of a family member or staff or faculty member. Checks can be
mailed to: WV Wesleyan College, Office of Advancement, 59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
For more information contact, Rose Ellen Loudin, Director of Advancement Operations, at 304-473-8600
or Harold Elmore, Emeritus Club Coordinator, at 304-473-8491.
Emeritus Club Renovation of Classroom 200 in Martin Religious Center
Listed are the names of the persons and organizations who have given 103 gifts for the renovation
of MRC 200 as of November 26, 2013. The average gift is $275.08. The total amount given is
$28,333 and 47.22% of the goal of $60,000.
Newton Richard Anderson ’55 &
Awayn Deskins Anderson ’56
Dolores Keyser Ardito ’58
in memory of
Alan E. Hubbard ’59
Sally Bigelow Atsumi ’62
W. Albert Auvil ’53
Arthur G. Backus ’52, Hon. ’80 &
Marilee V. Backus (Aux)
Margaret Brooke Berg ’55 &
William A. Berg ’55
in memory of
Ruth and Lawrence Brooke ’29
Richard C. Brooke ’59
Ralph N. Bergdoll ’57 &
Z. Gail Nelson Bergdoll ’59
Gerard P. Boe ’58, Ph.D
David M. Brooks ’62
Lorraine Bodkin Brown ’48 &
William M. Brown ’50
Sidney H. Challenger ’51
in memory of
Mary Ellen Lawson Challenger ’51
Robert L. Chamberlain ’42, M.D.
in memory of
Sarah Rudasill Chamberlain ’42
Nancy Titchenal Cheshire ’62
Phyllis Kohl Coston ’53, Hon. ’98 &
Herbert R. Coston (Aux)
Annabelle Marteney Cruise ’58 &
Denny J. Cruise
Marvin W. Culpepper ’51, Hon. ’06 &
C. Elaine Karnes Culpepper ’54, Hon. ’06
in memory of
Edith M. Logsdon ’51
Rymer D. Davis ’55 &
Beulah V. Davis (Aux)
Peggy Martin Dorsey ’48
in memory of
Ralph Dorsey
John J. Krupowicz, Jr., Ph.D.
Carol J. Campbell Dunn ’63
in memory of
Thomas B. Dunn ’64
Esther Wilmoth Dyer ’61
Charles E. Elkins ’52 &
Rose B. Elkins (Aux)
Harold T. Elmore, Hon. ’82 &
Sylvia C. Elmore
in honor of
Harry A. Coleman
in memory of
Edith M. Logsdon ’51
Jane Agnew Eye ’63
Mary Alice Judson Forbes ’47
James J. Fraser ’59 &
Mary Sue Van Camp Fraser ’60
Shirley Post Gay ’57
Jack R. George ’63
Virginia Lee Casey Gleason ’45
in memory of
Sarajane Sparks Wood ’45
Patricia Malone Gregory ’58
Richard M. Hamilton ’58
Ann Welker Harrison ’61
Donald F. Hart ’63
John J. Hassler ’43
in memory of
Eleanor M. Hassler (Aux)
Giving to Wesleyan helps our students, and gives us delight in giving.

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Ernestine Cutright Horstman ’54
in memory of
Robert T. Horstman ’51
Myron B. Hymes, Jr. ’49, D.D.S.
Darlene Serak Ielapi ’63
Margaret Gregory Juckett ’43
in memory of
Mildred Rosenmerkel Bailey ’42
Clifford P. Judy ’58
Donald L. Keister ’54 &
Joyce D. Keister (Aux)
Phyllis Hampton Law ’62
Gregory D. Lessig ’56
E. Leon Linger ’50, M.D. &
Melba J. Linger ’50
Edith M. Logsdon ’51
in memory of
Katherine Curran Reemsnyder ’30
Patricia A. Long ’76
in memory of
Reginald W. Long ’46
Dewayne R. Lowther ’57 &
Mary Virginia Settle Lowther ’68
in memory of
Russell D. Lowther ’41
Lucille Debar Lykins ’44
Robert L. Lynch ’47
Carl V. Lyon ’49 &
Willa ‘Billy’ Weathered Lyon ’47
in memory of
May H. Weathered
Robert L. Lynch ’47
John W. Lyon ’49
Alan P. Machenberg ’61
E. Lawrence Marquess ’48 &
Mary Coberly Marquess ’48
Harold L. Martin ’52
Carleton P. McKita ’50
Thomas R. Merrill ’56
Arthur F. Miklosey ’59
David R. Murphy ’63
C. Sanford Murray ’58 &
Donna S. Murray (Aux)
Arnold E. Nelson ’61, PhD.
Ellen Roush Nickell ’51
in memory of
Patton L. Nickell ’56
Joseph W. Parry-Hill ’63, Ph.D.
William H. Payne, Jr. ’49
Nancy Jo Funk Pepper ’59 &
William C. Pepper ’61
Joanne Robinson Perez ’53 &
Joseph A. Perez ’52, Ph.D.
David R. Perkins ’63, Ed.D
Aaron R. Pulhamus ’60, Ed.D.
Paul J. Reinhold ’61
Carol Beer Remley ’59 &
Kenneth H. Remley ’60
John K. Ross ’61
L. Curtis Saville ’48 &
Virginia Dodrill Saville ’47
Winifred Heavner Schanck ’56
in memory of
Norman W. Schanck ’57
June Does Selders ’63
in memory of
Karen Kramer Bobo ’63
Lawrence F. Sherwood, Jr ’47, Hon. ’64 &
Hazel Steiding Sherwood ’49
William Curtis Shrewsberry ’51
Carol S. Bonar Shumate ’60 &
James Wesley Shumate
in memory of her parents
Ross Bonar ’22
Lola Baxa Bonar ’34
Robert N. Skinner II ’75 &
S. Jane Squires Skinner ’79
in memory of
Harriett Whetsell Welshonce ’43
James R. Welshonce (Aux)
Clinton D. Spiegel ’54
Arthur N. Smith ’60
Florence C. Stalder (Aux)
in memory of
Bernard N. Stalder ’40
William B. Stemple ’48
D. Homer Stewart ’60
Arthur W. Swarthout ’54 &
Elizabeth Lindsay Swarthout ’56
Donald L. Taylor ’53
in memory of
Richard Johnson ’53
Mary Jean Dorsey Taylor ’71 &
Everett Taylor
in memory of
Ralph Dorsey
John J. Krupowicz, Jr., Ph.D.

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Nancy Staley Taylor (Aux)
in memory of
Charles C. Taylor ’40, Ed.D.
C. David Trader ’57, Ph.D. &
Jean M. Trader (Aux)
Kirk Treible ’63
in memory of
Dr. and Mrs. Stanley H. Martin
James C. Trenton, Sr., ’50
Harriet Wells Tucker ’43
Elizabeth A. Van Billiard ’60
Bethel UMC, Ovapa, WV
Dean A. Burge &
Kathy S. Burge
Catherine Blair Circle
Christ Church UM, Charleston, WV
Marvin W. Culpepper ’51, Hon. ’06 &
C. Elaine Karnes Culpepper ’54, Hon. ’06
Shirley Kincaid Walker ’57
in memory of
Dr. and Mrs. Stanley H. Martin
Betty Erickson White ’44
Linda Westfall Winspear ’62
Thomas M. Wriston ’63 &
Paula O’Neill Wriston (Aux)
Wayne A. Wriston ’50 &
Patricia A. Wriston ’51
in memory of
Marguerite Patricia “Patty” Bassel Smith ’49
WV Wesleyan College Emeritus Club
In Memory of Rymer D. Davis ’55
Harold T. Elmore, Hon. ’82 &
Sylvia C. Elmore
Ivydale UMC, Ivydale, WV
Tanya L. Law
Julia R. Lee
David R. Peters ’65 &
Harriet Gommoll Peters ‘65
Emeritus Club Endowed Scholarship for International Travel
As of November 20, 2013 the following named persons and organizations have made
39 gifts to the Emeritus Club Endowed Scholarship for International Travel totaling
$29.089.95. This is 72.72% of the goal of $40,000. The average gift is $745.90.
Newton Richard Anderson ’55 &
Awayn Deskins Anderson ’56
Lillian F. Alfred ’56
in memory of her parents
Robert E. Alfred ’31 &
Nina Barnes Alfred
W. Albert Auvil ’53
Jimmy T. Beasley &
Carolyn M. Beasley
in honor of
Harold T. Elmore, Hon. ’82
Richard E. Conaway ’52
Charles E. Elkins ’52 &
Rose B. Elkins (Aux)
Harold T. Elmore, Hon. ’82 &
Sylvia C. Elmore
in memory of
Elizabeth “Betsy” Flanagan
Louis F. Filosa ’57 &
Shirley Hymes Filosa ’53
Arthur J. Gotjen ’63, D.Min.
Patricia Malone Gregory ’58
Richard M. Hamilton ’58
Ernestine Cutright Horstman ’54
in memory of
Robert T. Horstman ’51
Richard M. Leonard &
Mary E. Leonard
in memory of
Alan Everett Hubbard ’59
E. Leon Linger ’50, M.D. &
Melba J. Linger ’50
Patricia A. Long ’76
in memory of
Reginald W. Long ’46
Lucile Debar Lykens ’44
Robert L. Lynch ’47
Carl V. Lyon ’49 &
Willa ‘Billy’ Weathered Lyon ’47
in memory of
May H. Weathered
Alan P. Machenberg ’61
Arthur F. Miklosey ’59
Margaret Dean Miller ’56
Arnold E. Nelson ’60, Ph.D.

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Cinda Frenzel O’Neill ’70
in memory of her father
August Richmond Frenzel ’39
Joanne Robinson Perez ’53 &
Joseph A. Perez ’52, Ph.D.
W. Howard Reeder ’40
in memory of his wife
Hazel Lowther Reeder ’40
in honor of his pastor
Roger G. McKee
Winnifred H. Schanck ’56
in memory of
Rev. Norman W. Schanck ’57
June Does Selders ’63
William Curtis Shrewsberry ’51
Clinton D. Spiegel ’54
William B. Stemple ’48
Arthur W. Swarthout ’54 &
Elizabeth Lindsay Swarthout ’56
Donald L. Taylor ’53
in memory of
Richard Johnson ’52
Harriet Wells Tucker ’43
Elizabeth A. Van Billiard ’60
David F. Wolfe ’60, Ph.D. &
Sue B. Wolfe (Aux)
William E. Watson ’58, Hon. ’05 &
Mara Linaberger Watson ’58
Wayne A. Wriston ’50 &
Patricia A. Wriston ’51
in memory of
Marguerite Patricia “Patty” Bassel Smith ’49
WV Wesleyan College Emeritus Club
*Please let us know of any errors and omissions. Thank you.
Thank you for supporting the Renovation of Classroom 200 in MRC
and the Endowed Scholarship for International Travel
A wall plaque will be placed in Classroom 200 in MRC with the names of the donors.
The names of persons giving for the Scholarship will be placed in the scholarship file.
In Memoriam - Members of the Emertius Club
Norma Craven Tomley Avery, 91, of Elkins, died November 9, 2013, at Colonial Place in Elkins. She was born
December 31, 1921, in Tallmansville, a daughter of Cecil and Eula Fern Craven. On July 6, 1943, she married
Peter L.B. Tomley ’43, who preceded her in death on October. 25, 2001. On September. 20, 2003, she married
Roy Avery, who preceded her in death on March 19, 2009. She is survived by one brother, W. Darius Craven ’47
and wife, Jean, of Tallmansville; three nieces, Linda Mathias (David) of Elkins; Diane Shipman (Don) of Lorena,
TX; and Barbara Kerns (Carroll) of Buckhannon; two stepdaughters; one stepson; two great-nieces; one great
nephew and one great-great nephew. She attended WV Wesleyan College as a member of the class of 1943. An
administrative assistant for The Associated General Contractors of America, she was a member of Pohick Episcopal
Church in Alexandria, VA and a former member of the Mt. Vernon Yacht Club in Alexandria. A service was
held November 15, 2013, in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Tallmansville.
Glenna Glee Wagner Blair, 91, of New Martinsville, died September 24, 2013 at Ritchie Personal Care Home,
Sistersville. She was born August 5, 1922 in Upshur County, the daughter of Virgil Lewis and Velma Oga Marple
Wagner. A 1948 graduate of WV Wesleyan College, she was a Wetzel County school teacher for 20 years and
and active member of New Martinsville United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for 50 years. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Perry D. Blair ’50 in November 2009; and a daughter, Lisa Jane Blair.
Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Lynn Blair of Medina, OH and Cynthia June Blair of New Martinsville;
a grandson; a brother, Dr. William Vaughn (Muriel) Wagner ’48 of Pensacola, FL; a nephew; two grandnieces;
numerous cousins; and special angel Kim Fluharty. A service was held September 28, 2013 at New Martinsville
UMC. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville.

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Elizabeth Ann Stathers “Betty Ann” Crummett, 89, of Midland, MI died October. 7, 2013, at Cascades Senior
Living in Midland. She was born April 7, 1924, in Buckhannon, daughter of Allan J. and Viva Casto Crummett.
WV Wesleyan College, the alma mater of both her parents, aunts, uncles and many cousins, became her alma
mater in 1945. She met her husband, Warren B. Crummett, in 1947 on the campus of Ohio State University
where she had gone for graduate studies. They married February, 28 1948, in Buckhannon and moved to Columbus,
OH where Mr. Crummett received his doctoral degree in 1951. After he received his degree, the couple
moved to Midland, MI so Dr. Crummett could do research for The Dow Chemical Co. Elizabeth’s professional
life began in Parkersburg, where she taught home economics and English in a large intermediate school for two
years. She later held teaching positions in Ashville, OH, the Ohio School for the Blind in Columbus and Central
Intermediate School in Midland. She retired to raise her sons, but continued to substitute teach for many years. A
member of the Church of the Brethren, she participated in many clubs and organizations. Surviving besides her
husband, Warren, are two sons, Dr. Daniel (Bobbi Price) Crummett and Dr. Allan W. (Carrie Ann) Crummett in
Muskegon, MI; and five grandchildren. A service was held, October. 11, 2013, at the First UMC in Midland followed
by a committal service in Midland City Cemetery. Memorial gifts can be made in her memory to WV
Wesleyan College, 59 College Ave., Buckhannon, WV 26201.
Rymer Dale Davis, 81, of Charleston, died September 17, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
He was born October 20, 1931, in Parkersburg, to Coy and Pansy Davis. A graduate of Parkersburg High
School, he attended Marietta College, graduated from WV Wesleyan College in 1955 and Temple University
School of Theology. When he was a student in seminary he served in the New Jersey Conference and later served
eight years with the Troy (upper New York) Conference. He attended the doctoral program at Drew University
in Madison, NJ. A retired clergy member of the WV Annual Conference of the UMC, he was also retired from
the WV Bureau of Employment Programs. He worked with Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home as a funeral attendant
for the past several years. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian Dale Davis, on September 11, 2009. He is
survived by his wife of 58 years, Beulah Burge Davis (Aux), and son, Thomas Rymer Davis, both of Charleston;
brother, Doy R. Davis of Vero Beach, FL.; and several nieces and nephews. A service was held at September 20,
2013 at Christ Church United Methodist, Charleston. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. The
family requests donations be made to WV Wesleyan College Emeritus Club, 59 College Ave., Buckhannon,
WV 26201.
Carolyn Grant Lewis, 82, of Mercer Island, WA died October 23, 2013. She was born January 22, 1931 in
Hackensack, NJ to Stanley Otto Grant and Edna Randall Grant. From her hometown of Ridgefield Park, NJ, she
attended WV Wesleyan College and graduated in 1951. She met Leroy Luther Lewis Jr. after college, while
working at General Motors, and they were married in June of 1956. The family moved to Wilmington, DE in 1959
and then to a small farm in Upperco, MD in 1964 where they lived until 1979. For many of those years she served
as the head of the Women’s Association for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra organizing many fundraising
events, and was instrumental in the creation of the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. In 1979, they moved to Mercer
Island. Involved with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, she worked for the Washington State University in Seattle,
was active in the Women’s University Club, and was a Seattle Symphony Orchestra Board member serving 26
years. In June 2006, Carolyn and Lee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Her husband died on January
17th, 2013. She was a member of Bellevue Presbyterian Church, and “The Women at the Well” Bible study and
support group. She is survived sons Leroy Lewis III and Paul Lewis and daughter-in law Betty Hames-Lewis, and
a grandson. A service was held November 17, 2013 in the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall
with reception following.
Edith Mae Logsdon, 83, of Buckhannon, died October 30, 2013. She was born November 12, 1929 in Moundsville,
the daughter of Harry and Olive Campbell Logsdon. She was a descendant of pioneer families in Marshall
County. She was preceded in death by her sister, Gladys Virginia; and foster parents, Dr. Ralph G. Cutright and
Byrd Rohrbough Cutright and is survived by many cousins. Edith had careers in education, banking and social
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was a post graduate of Florida State University and the University of Florida. Edith was a member of the First
United Methodist Church in Buckhannon, Circle No. 2, Buckhannon Women’s Club and The Fostoria Glass Society
of America. She was also a former secretary of the Emeritus Club, president of the College Club and
vice president of Teter Community Educational Outreach Society. A private service was held for the family with
burial in Rock Cave Cemetery in Rock Cave on November 16, 2013.
O. Scott Neely, 86, of South Charleston died October 20, 2013. Scott was a retired member of the West Virginia
State Police with 29 years of service. After his retirement he was employed by the WV Department of Corrections
and, upon retiring from there, he dedicated his life to serving people all over the world through the Lions
Club International. From 2002 to 2004 he served as an international director for Lions Club International. He also
served in many capacities with First United Methodist Church of South Charleston. He was a 1952 graduate of
WV Wesleyan College. Scott is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Barbara Cline (Don); two grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; sister, June Hyre; and many nieces and nephews. A service was held October 23, 2013
at First UMC, South Charleston. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Kathleen Criss Pennington, 96, of Silver Spring, MD died September 1, 2013 She was born September 24,
1917 in Peel Tree (Upshur County) to Kyle and Rose Corder Criss. A retired school teacher, she graduated from
WV Wesleyan College in 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wesley Pennington ’48 and
sister, Louise, and survived by a sister, Christine. A service was held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Silver Spring
on September 3, 2013. Interment was private.
Mary Kritzer Tangalos, 83 of Buffalo, NY, a 1952 graduate, died August 31, 2013.
Phyllis Jean Hillman Wickline, 78, of Lewisburg died September 18, 2013 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington.
A daughter of Carden A. Hillman, Hon. ’55 and Talma Kinzie Carper Hillman, she was born February
2, 1935 in Princeton. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley in the class of 1952, and of
WV Wesleyan College class of 1956. A social worker by profession prior to marriage, Phyllis worked with the
WV Children’s Home Society in Charleston and Board of Child Care of the UMC in Baltimore, MD. Affectionately
known as Gigi, she leaves behind her husband of fifty years, Rev. Billy Reed Wickline; daughters, Lisa Michele
(Ed) Wildman ’86 of Buckhannon, and Karen Renee (Tim) Stevens of Huntington; sister, Corrina (Hugh)
Gackle ’50 of Grayslake, IL and brother, Norman (Priscilla) Hillman ’60 of Litchfield, CT. A service was held at
Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg. Burial followed at Carmel Cemetery in Gap Mills (Monroe County).
Condolences are extended to:
Ellen Roush Nickell ’51 of Buckhannon in the death of her sister-in-law, Peggy Evans Roush, of Orlando, FL on
October 7, 2013.
Jean Allen Pickering ’55 of Williamstown in the death of her husband, Charles E. “Buddy” Pickering, on October
12, 2013.
The family of Orlo C. Strunk, Jr., ’52, Ph.D., Hon. ’09 of Calabash, NC who died September 24, 2013. He was
the Dean of WV Wesleyan College 1959 – 1968.
G. Herold Berthy ’56 of Morgantown in the death of his companion, Rose Zilkanich Fraley, on November 21,
2013.
The 2014 Emeritus Club checkbook calendar is enclosed in this issue of the Winter 2013 Newsletter.
Marked on it are the schedules of Emeritus Club events.
The Emeritus Club Newsletter is published quarterly by the Office of Advancement, Erickson Alumni Center,
59 College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201; Robert N. Skinner ’75, Vice President for Advancement; Rochelle
I. Long ’00, Director of Public Relations; Erica E. Byrd, Assistant Director of Public Relations; and
Harold T. Elmore, Hon. ’82, Coordinator of the Emeritus Club: E-mail elmore_h@wvwc.edu; Telephone
304-473-8491; Fax 304-473-8543.

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This
Christmas
end a quarrel.
Seek out a forgotten
friend. Dismiss suspicion,
and replace it with trust. Write
a love letter. Share some treasure.
Give a soft answer. Encourage youth.
Manifest your loyalty in word and deed.
Keep a promise. Find the time. Forgo a grudge.
Forgive an enemy. Listen. Apologize if you were
wrong. Try to understand. Flout envy. Examine your
demands on others. Think first of someone else. Appreciate.
Be kind; be gentle. Laugh a little; laugh a little more. Deserve
confidence. Take up arms against malice. Decry complacency.
Express your gratitude. Go to church. Welcome a stranger. Gladden
the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.
Speak your
love. Speak
it again. Speak
it still once again.
-the Editors of McCall’s Magazine, December, 1959