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Winter 2008 UNCP Today 1
UNCP Today
Winter 2008
Editor
Amber Rach
News Writer
Scott Bigelow
Contributing Writer
Hannah Simpson
Photographers
Bobby Ayers
Raul Rubiera
Design
Lawrence T. Locklear ’05
Amber Rach
Class Notes
James Bass ’94, ’03
Vice Chancellor, University and
Community Relations
Glen G. Burnette Jr., Ed.D. ’80, ’87
UNCP Today magazine is published three times a
year for alumni and friends of the University by the
Division for University and Community Relations.
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a cost of $1.49 each. UNCP is a constituent
institution of The University of North Carolina.
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P.O. Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372-1510
tel: (910) 521-6533
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UNCP Web Site
www.uncp.edu
Chancellor
Allen C. Meadors, Ph.D., FACHE
Board of Trustees
J. Breeden Blackwell ’68,
Chair
Marion Bass ’65
Donald Bonner
Sybil Bullard
Barry Burch
Milton Hunt
Arlinda Locklear
Roger Oxendine
Ray Pennington
Freda Porter ’78
Dick Taylor
Alan Thompson ’85
Paul Willoughby ’73
On the cover
2008 Alumni
& Service Awards
page 3
5 University News
9 Faculty/Staff News
12 Advancement
18 UNCP Donors
33 Alumni News
38 Class Notes
3Cover Story
inside
2 UNCP Today Winter 2008
Alumni, Donors and Friends
In addition to continuing their dedication to
exceptional classroom teaching, our faculty pub-lished
11 books in 2007, thus contributing to the
storehouse of knowledge on a global scale.
The future of scholarship at UNCP is more
promising than ever with the recent addition of five
new endowed professorships. We have received
pledges for two nursing chairs, from the Brooks
family (Healthkeeperz) and Robert and Ann Zucker;
two chairs in the School of Business have been
funded by the Thomas Family Foundation and
BB&T; and one in education, the Joseph B. Oxendine professorship, has been funded
by the C.D. Spangler Foundation.
We are expecting to see even more scholarship from our faculty and from our stu-dents.
As undergraduate research takes off, so has the Esther Maynor Honors College.
The first full scholarship was granted in 2007 from the Maynor gift, which is the
largest in University history.
As our endowment continues to rise, additional support will become available to
outstanding undergraduate scholars. The endowment surpassed $10 million in 2007,
up from $4.4 million at the start of the decade.
Construction continued in 2007 with the completion of the O.R. Sampson
Academic Building, our first new classroom building in 27 years. A new health build-ing
is in the planning stages.
Construction of new student housing on and off campus has produced one of the
most important changes at your University. With more than 2,500 residential students,
the door is open to new and high quality campus activities.
It would not be appropriate to finish without a word about football. Coach Pete
Shinnick, his staff and our young team deserve congratulations on their great first
season. We are excited that all Braves sports are off to a good year, so far.
I encourage you to come out to support our winter and spring sports, as well as
attending some of the outstanding events at the Givens Performing Arts Center.
Your University is working hard to give our students and many constituencies a
wonderful experience. We are proud of what has been accomplished but know that
the best is yet to come. Join us as we move UNCP into tomorrow.
Allen C. Meadors
Allen C. Meadors, Ph.D., FACHE
Chancellor
Chancellor’s Message
As a provider of higher education to military per-sonnel
at Fort Bragg, UNCP was selected by Military
Advanced Education magazine as one of the top 30
military-friendly universities in the U.S.
With approximately 16,000 military and
Department of Defense civilian subscribers, Military
Advanced Education is a quarterly publication focused
on higher education for the military. It was founded to
address the growing need for advanced education, pro-fessional
development or additional coursework within
the military and qualified Department of Defense civil-ians.
Its audience includes mid-career military officers
and education offices.
The strengths of UNCP’s application included:
• flexibility regarding standard policies, such
as drop-add;
• dollar value of education received, such as
comparative tuition and fee structure;
• UNCP contribution to learning resources; and
• flexibility regarding the schedule of courses.
UNCP launched an aggressive campaign in
2003 to offer more degree programs. Based on the
University’s demonstrated high value and proven aca-demic
rigor, the University was approved to offer seven
degree programs at Fort Bragg. The University works
with the Education Services Office at the base.
On the military reservation, UNCP offers
undergraduate programs in:
• Bachelor of Science in nursing
• Bachelor of Science in business administration
with a concentration in management
• Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice
graduate programs in:
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Arts in physical education
a) Concentration in physical education licensure
and sports administration
b) Concentration in sports administration
• Master of Arts in mathematics education
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
• MAT middle grades education specialization
• MAT physical education specialization
• MAT secondary mathematics education
(grades 9-12)
• MAT secondary social studies education
(grades 9-12)
UNCP at Fort Bragg may be contacted by
calling (910) 436-4295.
UNCP in top 30 for
service to military
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 3
UNCP gives 2008 alumni and
service awards
Cover Story
Mac Campbell, of Elizabethtown, N.C., and Dick Taylor, of
Lumberton, N.C., won top awards at the 2008 Alumni Awards
Banquet on February 8 at the University.
Also honored were the newest inductees of the Athletic Hall of
Fame, basketball great Ginnell Curtis Birch and former wrestling
coach Mike Olson, who built UNCP’s wrestling program into a
powerhouse.
Campbell, a 1968 UNCP graduate, was recipient of the
Outstanding Alumni Award, and Taylor won the Distinguished
Service Award. Both contributed generously to the University and
both support the University “in spirit and in person,” Chancellor
Meadors said in opening remarks.
Athletic Director Dan Kenney introduced both award recipients.
He said Campbell represents an outstanding example of profession-alism,
community involvement, family values and loyalty.
Campbell was a University trustee when Chancellor Meadors
was hired and he served on the Football Advisory Board that
helped launch UNCP’s new era of football. His contribution earned
naming rights to the Mac and Sylvia Campbell Wellness Center in
the English E. Jones Athletic Center.
“I’ve been very blessed as a person for my family and for what
this University did for me and my family,” Campbell said. “I thank
you for this honor on behalf of all the outstanding alumni this
University has produced.”
A petroleum
retailer and distributor
with outlets across
eastern North
Carolina, Campbell is
vice chairman of the
state Board of
Transportation. He is
a past president of the
Braves Club and win-ner
of the Volunteer of
the Year Award from
the National
Association of
Collegiate Directors
of Athletics. Taylor
was praised for his
personal engagement
with the University and
his leadership.
“Dick Taylor was the first to step forward in a really large way
to give generously,” Kenney said of the Dick and Lenore Taylor
Track. “He also gives generously of his time and talents.”
Taylor thanked the University for “letting me work with this
great group of faculty, staff and students.”
“It’s been a terrific, gratifying
and humbling experience,” Taylor
said. “Lenore and I have come to
love this University more and
more.”
Ginnell Curtis Birch found her
way into the Hall of Fame faster
than any athlete in UNCP history,
her former coach Sandi Mitchell
Littleton noted.
“She wanted to win every
game, every free-throw shooting
contest and every sprint and every
drill,” Littleton said. “Once when I
was unable to coach, she told me
not to worry, ‘I will be an exten-sion
of you.’”
Mac Campbell and Dick Taylor pose with
their awards.
continued on next page
4 UNCP Today Winter 2008
Cover Story
continued from page 3
A 2002 graduate, Curtis Birch was twice an all-American and
four-times an all-Peach Belt selection. She finished number two on
UNCP’s all-time scoring list and holds the single-game scoring
record of 47 points.
“I want to thank the University for giving me the opportunity to
play collegiate basketball, and for a wonderful education,” she said.
“I want to thank coach Mitchell for believing in me.”
Olson took UNCP
wrestling off the mat
from 1971-82 to com-pete
head-to-head
against much larger schools including UNC-Chapel Hill and NC
State. In all, he coached for 46 years at six institutions and had a
career winning mark of 82 percent.
At UNCP, Olson coached 16 All-Americans, won five consecu-tive
conference championships and nine district championships. He
was introduced by his son Jim as “my father, my hero.”
“My father’s greatest accomplishment was molding young men
into leaders,” Jim Olson said.
Coach Olson delivered an inspirational talk, concluding with
the audience participating
in a “go Braves go” cheer.
A large contingent of for-mer
UNCP wrestlers was
on hand.
“My wife and I were
talking the other day, and
we agreed if we could go
back to any place, this is
where we’d be,” he said. “I
always asked my wrestlers
to see themselves doing
their best, and most of
them did better.
“They dared to go
beyond,” he said. “They
dared to put Pembroke on
the map, and they did.” ■
Chancellor Meadors welcomes and congratulates the night's
award winners.
Coach Mike Olson and Ginnell Curtis
Birch pose with their awards.
James Bass, Director of Alumni Relations
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 5
University News
Jamee Hunt crowned Miss UNCP 2008
by Hannah Simpson
Junior Jamee Hunt won the crown January 31 at the 56th Annual
Miss UNCP Scholarship Pageant held at the Givens Performing Arts
Center. Hunt, from Rowland, N.C., competed against seven contes-tants
in the categories of
interview, swimwear, tal-ent
and evening gown.
The event was presided
over by Miss North
Carolina Jessica Jacobs
of High Point, N.C., and
the Rev. Kent Chavis, a
vice president of
Lumbee Guaranty Bank.
In addition to a
$1,000 scholarship, Hunt
was also awarded the
Jessica Reed and Family
Community Service
Award and a $100 schol-arship.
A health promotions
major, Hunt said she had
no expectations of winning the pageant, despite winning first runner-up
in the 2007 pageant. She plans to work hard on her platform:
ACTIONS- A Commitment to Improving Our Nation’s Students, a
dropout prevention program.
Junior Jessica Capps from Selma, N.C., was first runner-up, win-ning
a $500 scholarship; junior Pia Jessup from White Oak, N.C.,
was second runner-up, winning a $300 scholarship; and junior
Justina Carter from Red Springs, N.C., was third runner-up, winning
a $200 scholarship.
Tiffany Taylor was nomi-nated
by her competitors
as Miss Congeniality.
Deidra Locklear, a
senior mass commun-ications
major from
Pembroke, gave her final
performance as Miss
UNCP 2007, singing
“All the World’s a Stage”
and “It’s Time to Say
Goodbye,” before her final
walk and the crowning of
the new Miss UNCP.
“It’s very bitter sweet,”
said Locklear, who works
at Children International, a clinical research company, in
Wilmington. Locklear plans to attend graduate school in public
administration.
“I’m truly going to miss Deidra, but I think Jamee’s going to be a
good ambassador for UNCP,” said Robert Cooper, director of the
Office of Student Life.
Earlier in the day, the contestants participated in a formal inter-view
with the judges, which is 25 percent of the total score. During
the competition, the answer to one question was worth five percent,
health and fitness in the swimsuit category was worth 15 percent, tal-ent
was 35 percent, and confidence and personality in the evening
gown category was 20 percent.
The audience gave a standing ovation to second runner-up Pia
Jessup for her talent, an original monologue titled Reflection, which
uplifted the perception of women.
Jessup, the reigning Miss Ebony Pride, said she was encouraged
to compete by fellow African American Student Organization mem-bers.
She said she is glad she can now return to normal student
activities.
Miss North Carolina performed a ballet routine to Vivaldi’s “Four
Seasons.” She finished as fourth runner-up in the Miss America
Pageant.
Outstanding Teen 2007 Alexis Locklear, a cousin of Deidra
Locklear, sang “Fever” and “Wishing You Were Somehow Here
Again” from Phantom of the Opera.
Participating contestants included junior Alicia Colette Oxendine
from Laurinburg, N.C.; junior Jessica Branning from Thomasville,
N.C.; and freshman Jasmine Floyd from Wilmington, N.C. ■
Miss UNCP 2008 Jamee Hunt
Miss UNCP Jamee Hunt and her court from left: 1st runner-up
Jessica Capps, Jamee Hunt, 3rd runner-up Justina Carter and
2nd runner-up Pia Jessup
Miss North Carolina and pageant
Mistress of Ceremonies Jessica
Jacobs (left) and Miss UNCP
Jamee Hunt
University News
6 UNCP Today Winter 2008
The University celebrated the 20th year of the James B. Chavis
University Center on October 3.
The hub of student activity and services at UNCP, the University
Center got its first major addition with the opening of a $5 million
Annex. The Annex houses a large assembly room, four conference
rooms and offices for Student Housing, Residence Life and Student
Activities.
Dr. James B. Chavis, who guided planning of the University
Center before retiring in 1999 as vice chancellor for Student Affairs,
was on hand for the festivities. Dr. Diane Jones, current vice chancel-lor
for Student Affairs, praised Dr. Chavis.
“In his 21 years as vice chancellor, Dr. Chavis was loved and
admired at this University,” Dr. Jones said. “This building was his
vision.”
University Center Director Cynthia Oxendine said students,
faculty and staff are excited about the Annex.
“The Annex is
online, and we’re
very excited
about it,”
Oxendine said.
“The Annex pro-ject
was devel-oped
while Dr.
Chavis was here
and is just now coming to fruition.”
Ground was broken for the original University Center in 1985,
and it was dedicated two years later. With its signature pyramid sky-lights,
tall ceilings, spacious dining facilities, offices, bowling alleys
and game room, it was an extraordinary addition to campus,
Chancellor Meadors said.
“This student center has truly lived up to its definition as the hub
of the University,” Chancellor Meadors said. “It continues to serve
the campus and its students well.”
The University Center, or UC as it is known, is home to two din-ing
facilities, the Cafeteria and Bert’s, which was recently renovated
with a World of Wings restaurant.
About 100 people were on hand for the event that honored the
building and its namesake. James B. Chavis ‘63 worked 34 years at
the University, starting as director of the old student center. ■
UNCP celebrates University Center’s 20th year, new Annex
Pennington joins UNCP’s Board of Trustees
Lumberton Mayor Dr. Raymond
B. Pennington joined the Board of
Trustees of the University.
The former athletics director
at UNCP was appointed by North
Carolina Gov. Mike Easley on
September 28. He will serve through
June 2009, filling the unexpired term
of Carl Meares Jr. of Fair Bluff, N.C.
Dr. Pennington said he looks for-ward
to working with the Board of Trustees and Chancellor Meadors
during these “exciting times.”
“I appreciate the governor’s confidence in appointing me to the
Board of Trustees,” Dr. Pennington said. “For me, this is a continua-tion
of my work with the University, and I look forward to helping it
continue to grow.
“Having worked for the University for 40 years and having a
wife, son and daughter who are graduates, I have a real vested inter-est
in UNCP,” he said.
Chancellor Meadors welcomed Dr. Pennington to the board.
“UNCP is honored to have Dr. Pennington join the University’s
Board of Trustees,” Chancellor Meadors said. “Dr. Pennington has a
longstanding relationship with the University, which will serve him
and the University well in his role as a trustee.”
Dr. Pennington, who earned a doctorate in education from Duke
University and a Master’s in Education from UNC-Chapel Hill,
worked at UNCP from 1963 – 2003 as a baseball coach, professor
and athletics director.
A Lumberton city councilman from 1983-87, he was elected
mayor in 1991 and has served continuously since then. Dr.
Pennington also serves on the Robeson Community College
Foundation Board of Directors and is past chair of the Robeson
County Democratic Party.
Dr. Pennington was elected to the UNCP and East Carolina
University (ECU) Athletic Halls of Fame. He completed his under-graduate
studies at ECU.
A Rotarian and Shrine Club member, he is married with two
children and one grandchild. ■
The new University Center Annex Dr. James B. Chavis
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 7
University News
FSU, UNCP get $1.5 million for research equipment
UNCP to begin new bachelor’s degree program
Collaboration between Fayetteville
State University (FSU), UNC Pembroke
and the U.S. Department of Defense’s
Office of Army Research resulted in $1.5
million funding this fall for an advanced
electron probe microanalyzer to further
student and faculty research along with
commercial and military applications.
The microanalyzer will allow scien-tists
and their students to unlock the
secrets of the planet and the universe, said
FSU’s Dr. Steven Singletary ’96 and
UNCP’s Dr. Lee Phillips. Dr. Singletary
initiated the process that resulted in fund-ing
from Congress’ 2008 defense budget.
North Carolina’s U.S. Sen. Richard
Burr and Rep. Bob Etheridge guided the
legislation through the Congressional bud-get
process. UNC General Administration’s
(GA) Office of Federal Relations and its Washington, D.C., office pro-vided
guidance and support for the project.
From nearby Tar Heel, N.C., Dr. Singletary received a master’s
degree from Texas Christian University, a doctorate from M.I.T. and
did post-doctoral work at the University of Arizona.
The microanalyzer will be located at FSU and will be accessible
electronically to UNCP and other chemists, biologists, geologists and
forensic scientists to study inorganic and some organic materials.
Top administrators at FSU and Chancellor Meadors and Provost
Dr. Charles Harrington were closely involved in the process that
included personal visits to Washington, D.C.
“The Chancellor and I felt it important to work closely with our
federal legislators in an attempt to move this project forward and
obtain the funding necessary,” Dr. Harrington said. “It was definitely a
team effort. This funding from the Department of Defense is a testa-ment
to the potential for our contribution to research in these areas.”
Dr. Singletary’s research focuses on the heavens, while Dr. Phillips
keeps his feet on the ground.
“I analyze meteorites,” said Dr. Singletary. “I want to see how
planets were assembled; I want to find out how the rocks got here.”
Dr. Phillips, also an eastern North Carolina native, is interested in
the coast and how it evolved.
“The microanalyzer will help me better understand the relationship
between changes in sea levels and the precipitation of carbonate
cements, or binding agents, in transitional marine deposits,” Dr.
Phillips said. “This is the best machine possible for this type of work.
“The microanalyzer has micro-imaging capability that allows sci-entists
to collect data with an extraordinary degree of precision,” he
continued. “What we can do is limited only by our imagination.”
The equipment is expected to be operating by this fall.
Dr. Linda Little, UNCP’s director for Sponsored Research and
Programs and federal relations officer, said the federal funding was
the result of an extraordinary collaboration.
“This was a team effort on a multi-institutional project,” Little said.
The team included Emily Dickens, FSU’s director of community
and government affairs, David Camps, director of Sponsored
Research and Programs at FSU, Miles Lackey, director of UNC’s
federal government relations and Kimrey Rhinehardt, UNC’s vice
president for federal relations.
“Our congressional delegation and UNC-GA were instrumental,
as was our sponsor at the Office of Army Research,” Little said.
Faculty members at UNCP and FSU also assisted with the
grant application. ■
The University will roll out a new Bachelor’s degree in
Interdisciplinary Studies aimed at students served by the region’s
community colleges.
The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina
approved the program in November. It will launch in fall 2008 at
Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C., and the plan is
to expand the program to other community colleges in the region.
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program will appeal
to students in a college track and to others already in the job
market – in public, non-profit or business professions – who seek
advancement or a career change with the aid of a college degree.
Eight majors with 20 tracks will be available, and UNCP
administrators expect some courses to be taught online.
Majors and tracks within those majors include:
• Applied Professional Studies - Advertising, Community
Recreation, Economic Development, Health Promotion,
International, Office Administration and Theatre
• Applied Information Technology – Operations Management
• Criminal Justice – Applied Information Technology, Forensics
and Sociology
• Cultural and Family Studies – Spanish
• Hispanic Commerce – Community Emphasis
• Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Administration
• Public and Non-profit Administration – General Accountancy,
Communication, Public Management and Spanish
For more information about the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary
Studies, please contact the Continuing and Distance Education at
(910) 521-6367 or email ced@uncp.edu. ■
Dr. Lee Phillips
Dr. Steven Singletary
8 UNCP Today Winter 2008
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Faculty/Staff Mentions
Historian Dr. Jeff Frederick seeks to shed new light on a contro-versial
figure in his book “Stand up for Alabama: Governor
George Wallace” (University of Alabama Press; Tuscaloosa;
2007; 489 pages). Dr. Frederick joined UNCP’s faculty in 2003.
He teaches a full range of courses at UNCP from entry level U.S.
history to Civil Rights, the new South, the old South, American
political history and sports and society.
Economist Dr. Edwin C. Mensah has written a book on the
adoption of new technologies in agriculture: “Economics of
Technology Adoption: A Simple Approach” (VDM; 2007). Dr.
Mensah earned his doctorate in economics from North
Carolina State University and is in his fourth year
on the faculty of the School of Business.
Robert L. Orr is the University’s new chief information officer and
associate vice chancellor for Information Services. He leads the
Office of University Computing and Information Services with
responsibility for campus information technology and support of
teaching and learning with technology.With a First Class FCC
Radio Engineering license, Orr earned an associate degree in
electronic engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in com-munications
and a Master’s of Human Resources from Western Carolina
University. He is working on his doctorate at Western Carolina.
Dr. David B. Oxendine, a professor in the School of Education, has
written a book titled “Perceived Fairness of an Ethnic Validation
Procedure: Implications for Lumbee Federal Recognition” (BDM;
2007). A Pembroke native, he received a Ph.D. in psychology from
NC State University. He joined UNCP’s School of Education faculty
in 2005.
Biology professor Dr. David Zeigler explores biodiversity in
his new book “Understanding Biodiversity” (2007; Praeger
Publishers; Westport, Conn.). He joined UNCP’s faculty in
1989 and has taught a long list of courses including
introductory biology, marine biology, zoology, parisitology
and evolution.
The Pine Needle student newspaper at the University celebrated
its 60th anniversary last fall with record-setting accomplishments.
First published in 1947, the paper has grown into a significant,
professional-quality medium, accord-ing
to faculty adviser Dr. Judy Curtis.
“I’m continually amazed at what
our students have been able to
accomplish,” Dr. Curtis said. “They
seem to outdo each other every year.”
This year, the bi-weekly The Pine
Needle scaled new heights by moving up to full broadsheet-sized newspa-per.
If that weren’t enough, the October 11 issue had two sections and
reached a record 20 pages, 10 in full color.
“This was our first Homecoming during a football season in 56
years,” Dr. Curtis explained. “With that spectacular event, as well as all
of the other news occurring around campus, there has been a lot to cover
in the two weeks before Homecoming 2007.”
The Homecoming issue included a special eight-page section and
complete sports coverage.
Lots of students work on The Pine Needle each year. For 2007-08,
the newspaper has a staff of 34.
Robert Deckert is the editor and Christian Felkl serves as managing
editor. Other senior staff members include Michael Graham, Web editor;
Abbigail Overfelt, news editor; Tashieka Hammond, photo editor;
Kayloni Wyatt, around the campus editor; Hannah Simpson, around the
town editor, Robert Kelley, sports editor; and Margaret Damghani, opin-ion
editor.
The paper accepts paid advertising from national brands as well as
local businesses. It boasts a circulation of 4,000 on campus and in the
town of Pembroke via racks in restaurants, stores and public buildings.
In addition, the paper is circulated at the University’s satellite campuses.
“I am so proud of the students. It’s a huge job putting out a 20-page
paper,” Dr. Curtis said. “Although journalism majors make up most of
the staff, all majors are welcome.”
The Mass Communications Department offers academic tracks in
journalism, public relations and broadcasting. For more information,
please call (910) 521-6204 or email pineneedle@uncp.edu. ■
‘The Pine Needle’ turned 60!
University News
Dr. Carmen Calabrese became the executive director of the
Thomas Family Center for Entrepreneurship on November 1.
A faculty member in the School of Business and former director
of the MBA program, he teaches small business management
and entrepreneurship. At the Entrepreneurship Center, he will
create a business incubator to support the success and growth
of new businesses.
The Legacy Bench Campaign
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 9
UNCP’s Office for Advancement adds Alisia Oxendine
Faculty/Staff News
Alisia Scott Oxendine joined the Office for Advancement at the
University in the newly created position of Collegiate Director of
Development.
Oxendine, who was a special assistant to Congressman Mike
McIntyre, will be responsible for resource development for UNCP’s
academic departments and programs.
She reports to Sandy Waterkotte, vice
chancellor for Advancement.
“We are so pleased to be adding a
position in Advancement that will have
the interaction with deans and depart-ment
heads as its priority,” Waterkotte
said. “Alisia is the perfect person for
this position, since she brings a great
understanding of the community and
our state, as well as an honest affection
for UNCP.”
A graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., Oxendine
received a Master of Public Administration degree from UNCP in
December 2007. Her work experience includes public relations, mar-keting,
government and media relations and resource development in
a variety of settings in health care, education and government.
“This position is a great fit based on my service and experience
in the public and private sectors,” Oxendine said. “I am honored to
continue serving my community and look forward to being part of
the University and its Advancement team.”
Oxendine worked in Congressman McIntyre’s local office where
she researched issues critical to the region in rural health care,
education, economic development, housing, armed forces and
American Indian affairs among others.
As a student intern working with the Senate Select Committee
on Indian Affairs, Oxendine found her calling.
“I worked for senators John McCain and Daniel Inouye at the
time the (Lumbee) Federal Recognition bill was introduced into the
Senate,” Oxendine said. “The bill lost by two votes, but the experi-ence
planted the idea to return to my own community to work and
make a difference where I felt I was needed most.”
Oxendine is a Lumberton, N.C., native. She is married to realtor
Brion Oxendine, and they have two children. She said UNCP has
played an enormous role in her family.
“My husband and his father and mother are UNCP graduates and
so is my mother,” Oxendine said. “UNCP has played a vital role in
our lives just as it plays a vital role throughout this community and
region.”
Oxendine also worked six years as a violence prevention special-ist
for the Public Schools of Robeson County and in public and gov-ernment
relations and business development for Native Angels
Homecare and Hospice in Lumberton.
At UNCP, she will work to develop academic programs with fac-ulty,
department chairs and deans of the College of Arts and Sciences
and schools of Education and Business.
“We will sit down and evaluate the needs and priorities in
collaboration with each department, and I will work to develop rela-tionships
with prospective donors to support and to assist them in
meeting their goals and expanding their vision,” Oxendine said. “I
am looking forward to working with everyone.” ■
UNCP loses professor Dr. Mary Guy Beaver
Dr. Mary Guy Beaver, a profes-sor
in the Health, Physical
Education and Recreation
Department, died on September
16 after a brief illness.
She was coordinator of
UNCP’s Recreation Program and
an outdoor enthusiast. In her eighth
year on the faculty, she was a
Desert Storm and Desert Shield
veteran.
A native of Oglethorpe, Ga., Dr. Beaver was well liked by col-leagues
and students alike. She was remembered for her hard work
and spirit in a memorial service on October 3.
Student and recreation major Rachel Cadden said Dr. Beaver
“made sure her students were laughing a lot and learning more.”
Dr. William Gash, associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs,
said “Mary Guy was an excellent teacher, mentor, advisor and friend.
She went about making a difference to everyone she knew in her
quiet and genuine manner.”
Retired wrestling coach P.J. Smith said Dr. Beaver was very well
respected. “She worked very hard to be able to teach and coach in
higher education,” Smith said. “This was her dream.”
Dr. Beaver earned a Doctorate of Arts in physical education
from Middle Tennessee State University where she also earned an
undergraduate degree in health and a Master of Science degree in
physical education. She also earned a Master’s degree in Education
from Berry College.
Dr. Beaver worked at the high school, community college and
university levels. She was head of Southeastern Community College’s
Parks and Outdoor Recreation Department from 1993-97 before tak-ing
a job as a ranger with the National Park Service at Mammoth
Cave, Ky.
She spent summers as director of a Girl Scout Camp in
Chattanooga, Tenn., and was member of the U.S. Army Reserves
from 1984-91.
Dr. Beaver’s department has originated a memorial scholarship in
her name. For more information or to contribute, please contact the
Office for Advancement at (910) 521-6252 or
advancement@uncp.edu. ■
10 UNCP Today Winter 2008
Faculty/Staff News
Dr. Menefee returns to UNCP as Thomas
Distinguished Professor
Dr. Mike Menefee is the new Thomas
Family Distinguished Professor of Entre-preneurship.
He was the University’s
William H. Belk Distinguished Professor
from 1990-94.
Dr. Menefee returns to UNCP from a
distinguished 13-year career at Purdue
University where he was a Peterson
Faculty Fellow and a Burton D. Morgan
Fellow at the Center for Entrepreneurship
in the university’s Discovery Park.
At UNCP, Dr. Menefee will lead several
entrepreneurship programs. That too will be
a familiar role because in the early 1990s,
he played a part in the birth of the Regional
Center for Economic, Community and
Professional Development.
Dr. Menefee will help launch the
Thomas Family Center for Entrepreneurship.
He will also help plan new undergraduate
programs in entrepreneurship.
Dr. Eric Dent, dean of the School of
Business, is pleased to have Dr. Menefee at
the Center and on his faculty.
“Mike Menefee is the perfect person to
fill this important role for the University and
region,” Dr. Dent said. “He is a top-notch
scholar with tremendous expertise in
entrepreneurship.
“He is also very familiar with our region
and already has a network of connections
that will accelerate what the Thomas Center
can do to help organizations in the region,”
he said.
“It’s good to be back at a place where
there are so many good people, and I have
so many good relationships,” Dr. Menefee
said in an interview from his office at
COMtech. COMtech, a business incubator
in Robeson County, is also the location of
UNCP’s Regional Center and the biotechnol-ogy
research and training facility, which will
break ground this fall.
“Returning to UNCP to teach, research
and work in entrepreneurship is an opportu-nity
to do here what I did successfully at
Purdue,” he said.
“I’m very excited
about the mission
of the Thomas
Entrepreneurship
Center.”
Dr. Menefee
started and directed
the Purdue
entrepreneurship
program, located at the Burton D. Morgan
Center for Entrepreneurship at Discover
Park, which quickly grew to include more
than 700 students. He also directed the
Public Policy Institute as a Kettering Fellow.
Awarded professor emeritus status, Dr.
Menefee won several awards, including the
2007 Thomson-South-Western Outstanding
Educator Award, the 2007 Federation of
Business Disciplines Educator of the Year
Award and the 2007 Southwest Case
Research Outstanding Educator.
He has an outstanding record of scho-larship
also. Dr. Menefee is co-author of
“Human Behavior in Organizations,” which
is going into its second printing.
Over the years, he collaborated with
several UNCP business professors on arti-cles
that were published in business journals.
“I have co-authored a number of articles
with Dr. John Parnell, the current William H.
Belk Distinguished Professor, and Dr. Rick
Crandall, Dr. Ed Powers and Dr. Christopher
Ziemnowicz, and we plan more joint pro-jects,”
Dr. Menefee said. “I am looking
forward to working with the faculty.”
Dr. Menefee said he is pleased to see
UNCP’s growing enrollment.
“A lot of good things are happening at
UNCP,” he said. “This University is a well-kept
secret that people are just beginning
to discover.
“UNCP has so much to offer in terms of
small classes, great faculty and diversity,”
Dr. Menefee added. “This is a University on
the move today with potential for more
growth and development opportunities for
the region.”
Dr. Menefee is familiar with the region’s
economy having performed development
work in several municipalities and counties.
“This University has helped the region in
many ways and is in a position to do even
more with programs in entrepreneurship,” he
said. “While the University raises the skill
level of entrepreneurs, the Thomas Family
Center will stimulate entrepreneurship
through assistance to start-ups and existing
small businesses.
“I had a good conversation with Jim
Thomas before taking this position,” Dr.
Menefee said. “I appreciate his vision to
help people here.”
A grant from the Thomas Family
Foundation launched the Entrepreneurship
Center and the distinguished professorship.
Thomas is a Pembroke, N.C., native who is a
successful commercial real estate developer
in Los Angeles.
With a Bachelor of Science degree
in management from Northern Illinois
University, Dr. Menefee earned a Master
of Science degree in civil engineering and
management and a Ph.D. in administrative
science from Purdue University.
He has earned certificates as a financial
analyst from Dunn and Bradstreet, corporate
accounting, human resource management,
mediation from UNCP and Bible studies and
counseling from Moody Bible Institute.
The Thomas Family Center for
Entrepreneurship at COMtech may be con-tacted
at (910) 775-4208. ■
“While the University raises the
skill level of entrepreneurs, the
Thomas Family Center will
stimulate entrepreneurship
through assistance to start-ups
and existing small businesses.
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 11
Faculty/Staff News
UNCP’s Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence hails
from South Africa
Dr. Chisepo J. J. Mphaisha comes to the
University as an international Fulbright
Scholar from Cape Town South Africa’s
University of the Western Cape with an
enrollment of over 15,000 students.
Cape Town is the legislative capital of
South Africa. It is also a city that is near
Robben Island where political prisoners
were jailed during the Apartheid era, and
the Cape of Good Hope that was historical-ly
a stopover for sailing ships to and from
India and the Orient. With its beautiful beaches and mountain ranges,
Cape Town is also home to the University of Cape Town, the University
of the Western Cape, the University of Stellenbosch, and the Cape
Peninsula University of Technology.
Dr. Kevin Freeman of the Department of Political Science and
Public Administration, Dr. Robert Schneider, former associate vice
chancellor for International Programs and Dr. Linda Little, director of
the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, were instrumental in
bringing Dr. Mphaisha to UNCP.
“The presence of such distinguished international faculty is a critical
part of our effort to create a truly international learning environment on
campus and to prepare students for success in the 21st century,” Dr.
Schneider said. “His scholarship on administrative reform in South
Africa is widely known, and he has a remarkable reputation in his field.
“Most importantly, he will bring to our students a truly valuable per-spective
on the historic and critically important changes and challenges
associated with the South African experience,” he continued.
Dr. Mphaisha concurs, “UNCP is a diversified University, so we
will see how we make room for each other to work and succeed. I also
see my purpose for being here as one of sharing experiences beyond the
classroom,” he said.
Dr. Mphaisha’s academic background is in public and international
affairs. He was educated in Zambia and the U.S. He earned a Master’s
of Public Administration degree (MPA) in 1977 and a Ph.D. in 1979
from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Mphaisha has taught university undergraduate, graduate and
doctoral students for over three decades. He taught at the University of
Zambia from 1974-94. He then moved to the University of the Western
Cape, South Africa, in 1995 to take up the post of professor of public
administration.
This is the second time Dr. Mphaisha is Fulbright Scholar-in-
Residence in the U.S. He was Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence in the
1985-86 academic year at the University of Richmond in Virginia,
during which time he was invited to guest-lecture at the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University, Colgate University, Cornell
University, Indiana University South-East, Haverford College and the
University of Pittsburgh.
“The goal of the Fulbright program is to foster understanding
between the American people and peoples from other parts of the world
through the mutual exchange of views on social, economic, political and
institutional issues confronting the U.S., and I am eager to work towards
the realization of that mission,” Dr. Mphaisha said.
He takes his role as a Fulbright Scholar very seriously. “My research
interests are wide and varied, and I hope to have some time to do com-parative
research, perhaps with local governments while I am here.”
This semester, he is teaching two courses. One – comparative public
administration compares and contrasts bureaucratic experiences in
developed and developing nations. The second course, which the
Department of Political Science and Public Administration asked Dr.
Mphaisha to design and teach, deals with government and politics in
South Africa. This course focuses on the evolution of the
post-apartheid state.
South Africa is a multi-lingual and multi-ethnic country with 11
official languages, including English and Afrikaans.
After the 1994 non-racial elections, the real transformation of the
state and society in South Africa began. The new government had three
tasks. The first was the development of a non-racial state and public ser-vice,
with all of the educational and training implications. The second
was the creation of a balance between a private sector that could serve
as the engine of economic growth and a public sector that could meet
the country’s overwhelming social needs. The third was the creation of a
policy-making process that could plan, coordinate and manage econom-ic
development into the 21st century. The course demonstrates that these
socio-economic and political problems remain pervasive in contempo-rary
South Africa.
Dr. Mphaisha finds UNCP students to be “quite good” on the
whole. More importantly, departmental colleagues have helped him
immensely to quickly settle down.
His wife, Victoria, accompanies him on his one-year sojourn. They
have between them six daughters and a last-born son, now age 17. They
also have four grandsons and one granddaughter.
“My wife and I find Pembroke a beautiful place,” he said. “There is
a friendliness here that you do not easily find in a very large city. The
people are ever so polite and friendly,” Dr. Mphaisha said. “My wife
has, for instance, joined a prayer group, which is something she enjoys
at home in Cape Town…praying for others in order to look for and to
find Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.”
To contact Dr. Mphaisha, please call (910) 775 4279 or email
chisepo.mphaisha@uncp.edu.
“UNCP is a diversified University, so we will see how
we make room for each other to work and succeed. I
also see my purpose for being here as one of sharing
experiences beyond the classroom,” he said.
12 UNCP Today Winter 2008
BB&T endows distinguished professorship at UNCP
Advancement
A gift from BB&T Corporation has established an Endowed
Professorship in the Philosophical Foundations of Free Enterprise
in the School of Business.
BB&T, a super regional bank headquartered in Winston-Salem,
N.C., with deep roots in Southeastern North Carolina, has contri-buted
$500,000 towards a $1 million endowment that will bring a
distinguished scholar and teacher to the University.
An additional gift of $25,000 will purchase books and materials
to advance the teaching of the moral and philosophical underpin-nings
of capitalism.
The endowment carries with it the objective of teaching future
generations of business leaders the moral and philosophical princi-ples
underlying free markets, said John Allison, BB&T’s chairman
and chief executive officer.
“We believe there needs to be a deeper understanding of the
morality of capitalism and its causal relationship to economic well-being,”
Allison said. “This contribution will encourage business
graduates who enter the workplace to have a firm grasp of the moral
principles underlying free markets, a better understanding of our
economy, and an enhanced ability to make meaningful contributions
to the world.”
The gift, which is to be made over five years, will be matched by
the North Carolina General Assembly’s Distinguished Professors
Endowment Trust Fund. As an endowment, the gift will fund the
professorship perpetually.
It is UNCP’s fifth distinguished professorship and third in the
School of Business. Distinguished professorships that are funded
from outside sources represent an outstanding opportunity for institu-tions
of higher education, said Dr. Eric Dent, dean of the school.
“The establishment of the BB&T Endowed Professorship in the
Philosophical Foundations of Free Enterprise will allow us to recruit
or retain a ‘superstar’ faculty member in this area,” Dr. Dent contin-ued.
“It is also admirable for a large company such as BB&T to want
to support the teaching of ethics, and this gift will allow us to expand
our offerings in this area.”
Chancellor Meadors thanked the bank and its leadership for
investing in higher education.
“This gift to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is
meaningful because of its size and its purpose,” Chancellor Meadors
said. “It also speaks to BB&T’s considerable relationship with this
University and the communities they serve.
“We greatly appreciate BB&T’s generosity and the leadership
of people like James Gore and Jeff Etheridge,” Dr. Meadors said.
Gore, Lumberton city executive, and Etheridge, southeast region
president, were on hand October 2 to discuss the program and gift
with UNCP administration.
BB&T is a full-service financial institution built on a strong
foundation that emphasizes 10 primary values and the significance
of individuals' character. (Visit www.bbt.com to learn more about
the corporation's philosophy.)
BB&T and its employees are long-time supporters of the School
of Business and UNCP. Allison was the Distinguished Business
Executive Speaker at UNCP in 2006, discussing the company’s
vision and values. More information about the company is available
at http//www.bbt.com. ■
 
 
To learn more about
supporting your University,
please call the Office for Advancement
at (910) 521-6252
or email: advancement@uncp.edu.
BB&T endowed professorship---From left: BB&T’s Jeff Etheridge,
Chancellor Meadors and BB&T’s James Gore.
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 13
Donors meet recipients at Annual Scholarship Dinner
Advancement
James Sibbett and Sara Pack spoke for student scholarship
recipients to thank donors at the 4th Annual Scholarship
Awards Dinner at the University November 29.
The dinner, attended by 118 scholarship donors, is the
annual event when donors and recipients meet. In many ways,
Sibbett’s and Pack’s stories are typical of UNCP students.
A non-traditional student, Sibbett served in the Army
before returning to school to pursue his dream of becoming a
doctor. With wife, Siiri, also enrolled at UNCP, money was
needed.
“When I read about the David Parke Scholarship, I felt we
had something in common,” Sibbett said. “Mr. Parke was serv-ing
his country in Korea when he went missing in action.
“I read that he wanted to go to medical school, and so do I,”
Sibbett concluded. “Because of this event, I was able to meet
his sister, Marti Baldwin, who has become a friend and has
welcomed me into her family.
“I am thankful,” Sibbett said.
More than three of every four students at UNCP receive financial
assistance of some kind. A member of the Esther Maynor Honors
College and the first recipient of the Maynor Scholarship, Pack said
without it, she would not be in college.
“I consider it a great honor to be here,” Pack said. “More than
anything, I am grateful to the donor.
“Every new person I meet, every class I take would not have
happened without this scholarship,” she said. “This has completely
changed my life; it has changed my life in every way possible.”
Mary Ann Elliott, a Lumberton, N.C., native who did not
graduate from high school but became CEO of a global aerospace
company, said her mother inspired her to create two endowed schol-arships
at UNCP.
“My mother struggled so hard to go to nursing school,” Elliott
said. “She never gave up, and that inspired me. Now it is my time
to give back.”
Chancellor Meadors thanked the donors on behalf of the
University.
“This event brings together our most precious resources – our
students – with our most precious friends – our donors,” Chancellor
Meadors said. “The opportunity to get a college education is price-less,
and to make it possible for another person is to change history.
“If there is one thing I could say to the students in this room, it is
to remember this day and the help you received, and give back when
it is your time.” ■
Add Your Name
to the First and Ten Donor Wall
at the UNCP Football Stadium,
call 910-521-6252
From left: Front Row - Martha Baldwin, Mary Ann Elliott and Sarah Pack.
Back Row - James Sibbett, Chancellor Meadors, Provost Charles
Harrington and Joshua Posey.
14 UNCP Today Winter 2008
Raleigh donors establish endowed professorship
Advancement
Welcome to your resource for
charitable gift planning!
Visit www.uncp.edu/advancement
and click on Major and Planned Gifts.
Estate Planning
Charitable Gift Annuities
Bequests
Gifts of Real Estate, Stocks, Insurance
And much more.
A great resource for:
For more information, please contact
Alison DeCinti at 910.521.6515 or
alison.decinti@uncp.edu.
A Raleigh, N.C., couple founded an endowed professorship in
the Nursing Department at the University.
Robert L. and Anne S. Zucker established the $250,000 endow-ment
as part of a charitable trust. It will perpetually fund a nursing
faculty position.
The Zuckers, owners of Outdoor Equipment Distributors, Inc.,
established similar gifts for nursing programs at UNC-Chapel Hill
and East Carolina University. They also fund a scholarship program
at NC State University.
“We selected nursing because it is a profession that helps people
and that goes with our business philosophy,” Robert Zucker said.
“People don’t often think of nursing schools, but nurses help a lot of
people.”
The family had ties to UNC-Chapel Hill and East Carolina, but
none with UNCP before the gift. The Zuckers are friends of UNCP
Board of Trustees Chair Breeden Blackwell ‘68.
“We have been friends for the past 8-10 years, and I suggested he
take a look at my little University,” Dr. Blackwell said. “Unknown to
me, Bob came to UNCP and had lunch with Chancellor Meadors.
“There is no question this gift will benefit the University, its stu-dents
and patients in our region,” Dr. Blackwell said. “I guess you
never know what will happen when you start bragging about your
University.”
Zucker said his visit to UNCP opened his eyes.
“I was amazed when I came to the University with all the new
buildings and its modern campus,” he said. “I’ve always had a great
love for small universities because you can get to know so many
people.”
The gift agreement was announced on October 6 at UNCP’s
Southeastern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) nursing campus in
Lumberton. Nearly 50 enthusiastic nursing students welcomed the
news from the audience.
“Anne and I are amazed and surprised by the reception we have
received today,” Zucker said. “Eastern North Carolina will certainly
be happy to have all of you good nurses.
“We’re going to need all of you, and we hope you are all going
to be very successful,” he continued. “Thank you. Anne and I won’t
forget this day.”
Nursing Department Chair Barbara Synowiez said the gift is an
important one for the young nursing program.
“An endowed professorship represents one of the greatest gifts a
university can receive,” Dr. Synowiez said. “It will ensure the quality
and reputation of this department and advance our mission in the
region.”
UNCP graduated the first students from its four-year Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in May 2007. A RN-to-BSN
program has been in place since 1992 with campuses at UNCP,
Sandhills Community College Campus, Southeastern Community
College Campus and Fort Bragg.
On hand for the announcement were SRMC CEO Joanne
Anderson and vice presidents, David Sumner, Teresa Barnes and
Morris Bullock. UNCP Trustees Dick Taylor and Dr. Raymond
Pennington were also on hand.
Upon receipt of the gift, UNCP is eligible to apply for a dollar-for-
dollar match as part of the North Carolina General Assembly’s
Distinguished Professors Endowment Trust Fund. ■
From left: Donors Robert L. and Anne S. Zucker, Dr. Barbara
Synowiez, chair of the Nursing Department, and Trustee Dr.
Breeden Blackwell.
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Winter 2008 UNCP Today 15
UNCP is funded for a distinguished
professorship in education
A new endowed distinguished professor-ship
at the University is named for Chancellor
Emeritus Joseph B. Oxendine.
The distinguished professorship is in
UNCP’s School of Education and funded by
the C.D. Spangler Foundation, Inc. It is the
first of as many as five chairs at UNCP fund-ed
by the foundation, which pledged $26.9
million to establish up to 96 professorships at
the 16 UNC campuses.
Spangler, who was president of UNC from
1986-97, requested that the chair be named for
Dr. Oxendine, who was chancellor of UNCP
from 1989-99. In a letter with a check for
$250,000, UNC President Emeritus Spangler
requested the naming.
“This chair is to be named for Chancellor
Emeritus Joseph B. Oxendine, who has pro-vided
time and energy in support of our University,” Spangler said.
“I encourage you to see that a well-qualified professor is selected for
this honor.”
Dr. Charles Harrington, provost and vice chancellor for
Academic Affairs, said the University is extremely grateful for
the gift.
“Thanks to a very generous gift from the C.D. Spangler
Foundation, we are slotted to receive five endowed professorships,
one each year for five years,” Dr. Harrington said. “We were given
the option of choosing the discipline, and, given the University’s
unique history as a teacher training school for American Indians, it
made perfect sense to us that our first chair from the Spangler grant
should be in teacher education.”
The North Carolina General Assembly’s Distinguished Professors
Endowment Trust Fund will match the challenge grant from the
Spangler Foundation. As an endowment, the gift will fund the pro-fessorship
forever.
A successful Charlotte, N.C., businessman, Spangler is a friend
to UNCP, Dr. Oxendine said.
“C.D. Spangler was a superb leader, and I always believed that he
was very supportive of all the UNC institutions,” Dr. Oxendine said.
“I am tremendously honored and humbled to have my name associat-ed
in perpetuity with a distinguished professorship. An endowed pro-fessorship
enhances the quality and stature of an institution and its
programs,” he said.
In 2007, the Spangler Foundation committed to provide $6.9 mil-lion,
the full private funding required to endow one distinguished
professorship on every UNC campus. Beginning in 2008, the
foundation will invest up to $20 million over five years to help each
campus qualify for one additional endowed chair each year, poten-tially
adding 80 additional professorships.
From January 2008-2012, UNC institu-tions
may apply annually to the Foundation
for a grant of $250,000 to be used to qualify
for state matching funds from the Board of
Governors' Distinguished Professors
Endowment Trust Fund. The combined state
and private funds will be used to create either
a $500,000 or a $1 million endowed chair in
one of the traditional arts and sciences disci-plines,
or in teacher education, or engineering,
or nursing. Additionally, private gifts from
UNCP donors may be used to increase the
amount that the state will then match.
Both proposals are contingent on the N.C.
General Assembly providing state matching
funds totaling $4.6 million annually through
the Distinguished Professors Endowment
Trust Fund. Created by the General Assembly
in 1985, the fund has provided matching funds for 302 professor-ships
across UNC, including the Thomas Family Distinguished
Professorship in Entrepreneurship at UNCP.
Previously, Spangler and his family foundation have made gifts
to endow or complete 37 distinguished professorships across the
University.
Commenting on the proposals, Spangler said: “Good professors
are professors who like teaching students and like doing research.
This effort on the part of my family is intended to retain, reward, and
recruit good professors. We hope there will be positive results.”
Chancellor Meadors said the initiative would have a dramatic,
lasting impact on academic quality at UNCP.
“This is a remarkable opportunity for our University, and I
am especially pleased that President Emeritus Spangler honored
Chancellor Emeritus Joseph Oxendine with this honor,” said
Chancellor Meadors. “Education is UNCP’s great historic mission,
and there are many challenges for the future in training teachers for
tomorrow, so we are especially grateful to C.D. Spangler Jr. and the
foundation.”
Besides the Thomas Distinguished Professorship, UNCP has
three other distinguished professorships: the Martha Beach Chair in
Art, the William C. Friday Distinguished Professorship in Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry and the William H. Belk Chair of
Management in the School of Business. ■
“Good professors are professors who like teaching
students and like doing research.”
16 UNCP Today Winter 2008
Advancement
New Century Bancorp and Carolina Professional Mental Health
Associates (CPMHA) have made an investment in the new football
program at UNC Pembroke.
The New Century Bank Athletic Training Room in UNCP’s new
Bob Caton Fieldhouse was dedicated October 24. The CPMHA
Concession facility at the football stadium was dedicated November
7. The concession area will be part of the planned multi-purpose
building that will also house the Paul and Pat Willoughby Press Box
and the First Bank Chancellor’s Box. It will rise up from behind the
main stadium grandstands.
New Century Bancorp was founded in 2000 and is headquar-tered
in Dunn, N.C. With assets of $590 million, the bank has
branches in Pembroke, Lumberton, Raeford, Clinton, Goldsboro,
Lillington and Dunn. A contribution of $15,000 earned naming
rights to the facility, which Chancellor Meadors noted is a very
busy place.
“It might be a busier facility than we’d like it to be, but we are
a first year program,” Chancellor Meadors said. “On behalf of the
University, I’d like to thank New Century Bancorp for this truly
important gift.
“Football is as much a community project as it is a University
project, and New Century is a great friend of this community,” he
continued. “As the University has grown, so have the community
and the bank.”
William Hedgepeth II, president and CEO, led a contingent of
New Century bankers to Pembroke.
“We are honored to have our name on this fine facility,”
Hedgepeth said. “We look forward to working with the University
as we continue to strengthen the communities we serve.”
Pembroke Branch Manager Lucille Locklear said the relation-ship
is a matter of vision and faith.
“This is the first step of a great friendship,” she said.
New Century Bank’s south division entered the Robeson County
market in the summer of 2006 when it purchased Progressive
Savings Bank.
Among the bank’s staff on hand for the dedication were south-ern
Regional Executive John McFayden, Vice President Jay Britt,
City Executive Johnny Lee, Human Resources Director Lynn
Johnson and Marketing Coordinator Dana Cochran.
CPMHA founder and partner Frederick Stephens, a UNCP
graduate and faculty member in the Social Work Department,
echoed Hedgepeth’s sentiments.
“I would like to thank all those individuals who made this day
possible,” Stephens said.
Stephens thanked his family and colleagues who inspired and
guided him as a student and professional. In particular, he thanked
key members of CPMHA’s staff, including business partner Jody
Thomas, ‘01, Joni Floyd Thomas ’03, Jonna Davis ’03 and Daryl
Locklear ’96.
“If not for these people and their striving for excellence, this
would not be possible,” Stephens said.
A Columbus County native, Stephens earned a Bachelor of
Social Work degree from UNCP in 1987, a Master of Social Work
degree from the University of California at Berkley and joined UNC
Pembroke’s faculty in 1992.
Carolina Professional Mental Health Associates was founded in
2004 and has 70 employees. It serves Robeson, Scotland, Columbus
and Bladen counties.
Chancellor Meadors linked the health care provider’s gift to the
University’s larger mission.
“A university is a lot more than athletics and academics,”
Chancellor Meadors said. “A student’s educational experience
builds the total person, similar to the purpose of mental healthcare
providers.”
Football coach Pete Shinnick thanked Carolina Professional
Mental Health Associates for its gift.
“The concession facility will be important pieces of this overall
facility,” he said. “I continue to be excited by the generosity that
comes from the people in this community.”
For more information about the First and Ten Campaign for
Football and Athletic Excellence and giving at UNCP, please
contact the Office for Advancement at 910-521-6252 or email
New Century gift – From left: Lucille Locklear, Chancellor Meadors, advancement@uncp.edu. ■
William Hedgepeth, John McFayden, Johnny Lee and Jay Britt
Concessions dedication – From left: Carolina Professional Mental
Health Associates staff: Jody Thomas, Joni Floyd Thomas,
Chancellor Meadors, Frederick Stephens, Jonna Davis
and Daryl Locklear.
Two Facilities Dedicated by First and Ten Campaign Donors
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Advancement
Writer’s endowment established at UNCP
A fund established by Dr. Anita R. Guynn would support writers
and writing at the University. The planned endowment has
ambitious goals.
A composition professor, Dr. Guynn dedicated the WriteReader
Endowed Fund to her parents, Donald and Hilda Guynn, and to “all
parents who read to their children with the goal to celebrate the work
of students and professional writers at UNCP.”
“My parents never went to col-lege,
but my mother always read
to us,” she said. “My parents
worked and saved money to send
me to school.”
Funds generated from the
endowment will be used to sup-port
events sponsored by the
University’s Writers Series,
Writing Across the Curriculum
program and University Writing
Center.
The fund was originated with a $7,000 gift and is nearing the
endowment mark of $10,000.
“It started with the Writers Series Committee, which I am a
member of,” Dr. Guynn said. “We invite authors to speak and teach
workshops at the University, but we needed additional funding to
support the events.”
Dr. Guynn thought a permanent fund would underwrite the pro-gram
most effectively. She has bigger plans for the endowment.
“Eventually, I am hoping enough people give to the fund so that
we could have a writer in residence,” she said. “Having a published
author here to spend time with students and give readings would be
exciting for the University and community.”
In her sixth year on the faculty of the Department of English,
Theatre, and Languages, Dr. Guynn teaches beginning and advanced
composition, and now is teaching a new course titled Creative Non-
Fiction.
Dr. Guynn grew up near Blacksburg, Va., and did her undergrad-uate
work at Virginia Tech and earned a Ph.D. at the University of
South Carolina. ■
UNCP fraternity honors Dr. Sylvester Wooten
Dr. Sylvester Wooten, a retired University administrator, was
honored by members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity on October 6 with
an endowed scholarship.
“Dr. Wooten impacted so many lives, and this scholarship will
impact many more lives,” said Newy Scruggs, a fraternity member
and 1994 UNCP graduate. “We will always remember him.”
The Omega Psi Phi/Dr. Sylvester Wooten Endowed Scholarship
was launched on October 6 with a $10,000 gift from its members.
On hand for the announcement were Ken Spencer ‘91, Bernard
Griffin ’89 and Artis Hill ’92 along with members of Dr. Wooten’s
family including daughters, Candice and Shanita, and wife, Eveland.
The scholarship came as a surprise to Dr. Wooten, a 30-year
administrator in higher education who was director of UNCP’s Office
of Continuing Education for more than 20 years.
“I couldn’t find a better group of young men to work with,” Dr.
Wooten said. “I’m very proud of them. Thank you for this honor.”
Fraternity members presented Dr. Wooten with a carved wooden
medallion of the fraternity symbol. Dr. Wooten put it on, saying “I
have not worn this in 40 years.” He was an Omega at Winston-Salem
State University.
The fraternity, which is no longer active at UNCP, was founded in
1911 at Howard University and has a long and distinguished history.
Dr. Wooten was an administrator and professor at Winston-Salem
State for five years before being named director of Continuing
Education at UNCP in 1977.
A native of Proctorville, N.C., in Robeson County, Dr. Wooten
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Winston-
Salem State, a Master of Science in guidance from Virginia State
College and a doctorate in counselor education from the University
of Virginia.
For Newy Scruggs, it was the second scholarship the sports broad-caster
has established at his alma mater. The Newy Scruggs Sports
Broadcasting Endowed Scholarship benefited its first student this fall,
Scruggs said.
Before the presentation, Scruggs taped a 30-minute “UNCP
Conversations” program in UNCP’s WNCP-TV studios. Scruggs is
sports anchor for NBC-5 in Dallas, Texas. He also works for ESPN
Radio and writes a weekly newspaper column for the Fort Worth Star-
Telegram.
Scruggs said he owes a great deal to his University.
“Great schools are great because people keep putting money back
into them,” he said. “When I interviewed for a scholarship here years
ago, I said I would reward them for helping me. That’s why I’m
here today.”
For more information about giving at UNCP, please contact the
Office for Advancement at 910.521.6252 or email
advancement@uncp.edu ■
From left: Omega Psi Phi members Artis Hill, Bernard Griffin, Newy
Scruggs and Ken Spencer, Dr. Sylvester Wooten, Candice, Eveland
and Shanita Wooten
UNCPDonors
18 UNCP Today Winter 2008
To UNCP's Donors:
These pages are dedicated to UNCP's donors who make it possible for the University to grow in ways that could not have been
imagined just six years ago. We in the Advancement office are proud of our association with each of you and hope that you are gratified to
count your name among the more than 2,000 names on this list. Over the past few years, the amount that alumni and friends contribute to
this institution has tripled. This fact is not only important to UNCP's continued growth, but is also important to today's students who see
and feel the impact of your gifts every day.
Our sincere thanks to those of you whose names are found in this listing including our Chancellor's Club members who are recognized with
a feather beside their names. For those who are not yet listed, we look forward to telling you the UNCP success story over the next
year and to counting you among this important group in 2008!
From left: James Bass, Alisia Oxendine, Wendell Staton, Sandy Waterkotte, Teresa Oxendine and Alison DeCinti.
Sincerely,
Sandy Waterkotte, Vice Chancellor for Advancement
James Bass, Director of Alumni Relations
Alison DeCinti, Assistant Director of Major and Planned Gifts
Alisia Oxendine, Collegiate Director of Development
Teresa Oxendine, Assistant Vice Chancellor and
Director of Donor Relations
Wendell Staton, Associate Vice Chancellor and
Director of Major and Planned Gifts.
Note: The Office of Advancement has done its best to ensure that names are listed as the donor prefers. If we have made an error,
please email us at advancement@uncp.edu so we may correct our records.
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 19
The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007.
195 Fusion Café,
Southern Pines,NC
1st Choice Insurance & Realty
LLC,Pembroke,NC
9th of September,
Southern Pines,NC
A New Beginning,
Pembroke,NC
Mr.Robert Abbate
Ms.Mary S. Abernathy
Mr.Tony T. Abernethy
ACME Electric Corporation,
Lumberton,NC
Mr.Michael Acosta
Mr. Austin A. Adams
Mr.Brad Adams
Mr.Russ Adams
Ms. Jackie Adams
Ms.Kay J. Adams
Adcar, Inc.,Wilmington, NC
Adelio's Restaurant,
Lumberton,NC
Ms.Glenda Adkins
Advance Auto of Lumberton
AFJ, Inc./DBA
St.Pauls Drug Co.
Mrs.Wanda C. Aguirre
Dr. Irene P. Aiken
Alabama Theatre,
N.Myrtle Beach, SC
Mr.Dan R. Albertson
Mr. Sean A. Albright
Mr.Michael & Mrs.Cynthia
Alewine
Mr. Clayton S. Alexander
Ms. Linda D. Alexander
Mr.Murray Alford
All About Dance,
Lumberton,NC
Allegra Printing,
Fayetteville,NC
Mr.Bob Allen
Mr.Curtis H. Allen
Ms.Gwendalyn L. Allen
Ms. Judith A. Allen
Ms.Rose C. Allen
Ms.Teresa J. Allen
Ms.Cynthia D. Alley
Mr.& Mrs. C. Richard Alligood
Alpha Pi Omega Sorority,
Pembroke,NC
Frances D. Altman
AmericanSociety for Cell
Biology,Bethesda, MD
Amgen Foundation,
Princeton, NJ
Ms. Linda Ammons
Ms.Wanda K.Ammons
Ms.Maxine L.Amos
Mr. Jerry Anastasio
Mrs.Myra K. Anderson
Andersson & Schaeffer
Soccer Camp,Pembroke,NC
Mr. Lars G. Andersson
Mr.Darrell Andrews
Mr. Everett Andrews
Mr. Stuart B. Andrews
Mr. Ricky Anfinson
Mr.Matthew Anglin
Ms.Nilda M. Anselmi
Mr.William Earl Antone
Applebee's, Aberdeen,NC
Arctic Creamery,
Southern Pines,NC
Mr.Bruce Armstrong
Mr.Neil G. Armstrong
Mr.Robert Arndt
Dr.Dion J. Arthur
Arvin-Meritor,Troy, MI
Associate Behavior Services,
Lumberton,NC
Ms. Lynn F. Atchley
Athletic Edge, LLC,
Robbins,NC
Ms.Rosetta Atkinson
Ms.Katheryn Aull
Ms. Donna W. Ausley
Mr.Bill Austin
Mr. Stanley J. Austin
Auto Zone, Lumberton,NC
Mr.Daniel Autry
Mr. James J. Autry
Mr.Raz Autry
Mrs. Doris E. Autry-Klaas
Avalon Academy,Dillon, SC
Ms.Barbara McGoogan Avent
Ms. Judy C. Avent
Avon,Rowland,NC
Mr. Emmanuel Awumey
Mr.Robert Ayers
Ms. Deborah W. Ayers
Ms.Mary M.Babcock
Mr.Carlton F.Bacon
Ms. Francesca Adler Baeder
Ms.Violet Baggett
Ms.Brenda G.Baird
Ms.Teresa A.Baisey
Mr. Chad Baity
Mrs.Patsy B.Baker
Ms. Estelle Baker
Mr. Earvin Baldwin
Mrs.Martha P.Baldwin
Mr. Stephen M.Balint
Ms.Candice F.Balloue
Balsam Mountain Inn
Bank Of America,
Rochester, NY **
Ms.Carolyn M.Banks
Dr.Daniel G.Barbee
Ms. Ethel A.Barber
Ms.Peggy J.Barber
Mr.Danny Ray Barbour
Ms. Eileen M.Barbour
Mrs.Rosa B.Barfield
Ms. Leigh Ann F.Barham
Mrs.Brenda M.Barker
Barnes Paving Company, Inc.,
Lumberton,NC
Ms. Donna R.Barnes
Ms.Verna S.Barnhill
Ms.Rosa Barr
Dr.Wiley G.Barrett
Mr.Garland F.Barrett
Ms.Glenda N.Bartlett
Mr.Gary C.Bass
Mr. James & Mrs.Paula Bass
Mr. Richard E.Bass
Ms. Shelia A.Batchelor
Mr.Gary Bateman
Mr. Joseph Batten
Mr. John K.Batts
Mr.Thomas Baucom
Ms.Mary Baynes
Bayou & Seaboard Mobile
Home Parks,Mullins SC
BB&T - Lumberton Branch
Ms.Martha H.Beach
Mr.Michael E.Beane
Ms. Cherry Maynor Beasley
Bed Bath & Beyond,Union, NJ
Mr.Billy R.Bedsole
Mr.W.David Bedsole
Beefeaters Restaurant,
Southern Pines,NC
Belk of Lumberton
Dr. Joseph T. & Mrs.Vickie Bell
Hon. James Gregory & Mrs.
Bonita Bell
Mr.& Mrs.Walter C.Bell
Mr. Freddie & Mrs. Deloris Bell
Mr. James C.Bell
Mr. James F. "Buddy"
& Mrs. Sarah Bell
Mr.Philip D.Bell
Mr.Robert F.Bell
Mr.William Bell
Ms. Ann W.Bell
Ms.Barbara P.Bell
Ms. Jodi Bell
Ms.Natalie Eve Bell
Ms. Sharon L.Bell
Ms.Dianna W.Bellamy
Ms.Mary S.Bennett
Ms. Sharon F.Bennett
Ms.Marilyn Benoist
Benson Construction,
Lumberton,NC
Mr.Thomas Lee Benson
Mr. Jerry A.Bentley
Mr. Jason S.Bentzler
Mr. Chris Bergman
Mr. Fred K.Berry
Mr. J. Scott Berry
Ms.Mitzi S.Berry
Ms. Sylvia Berry
Berts Cafe/Place,
Pembroke,NC
Best Western Suites of
Greenville,NC
Bettwy Electric, Inc.,Newry,PA
Mr.Paul A.Beyer
Dr. James Biederman
Mr. Scott M.Bigelow
Biggs Park Mall
of Lumberton,NC
Mr.Mickey J.Biggs
Mrs.Bonnie Biggs
Mr. Jeffrey A.Billington
Mr.Giovanni Bilotta
Biltmore Estates, Ashville,NC
Mr. Gerald L.Binkley
Ms.Bonnie L.Birch
Dr. Susan M.Blackmon
Blackwater Grille,
Lumberton,NC
Blackwell & Edwards,PA,
Fayetteville,NC
Dr. J.Breeden and
Mrs.Cathy Blackwell
Blair Candy Co. Inc.,
Altoona,PA
UNCPDonors
20 UNCP Today Winter 2008
The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007.
Mr.& Mrs. Larry A.Blalock
Ms.Hillary V.Blanchard
Mrs. Etta H.Blankenship
Mr.Robert Blevins
Stacy Blevins
Mr.Tim G.Blount
Mr.Gary A.Blue
Ms. Dorothy L.Blue
Stacey Blue
Ms. Sandra J.Bocchetti
Mr.Bill Boddie
Ms.Beverly R.Bodenhamer
Mr. John Bogner
Ms.Karen L.Bogner
Mr.Paul Boland
Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Dena Bolles
Ms.Vallery J.Bond
Bonefish Grill,
Southern Pines,NC
Dr.Donald A.Bonner
Ms.Caroline Booker
Ms.Rosalie C.Booker
Mr. Jack R.Borden
Mr.William A.Bostic
Ms. Linda N.Boucher
Mr. Charlie & Mrs.Gloria H.
Bowen
Mr.Kenneth L.Bowen
Ms.Mary F.Bowen
Mr.Kent Bowers
Mr. Erskine B.Bowles
Mr.Norman Bowles
Dr. John Bowman
Mr.Brian A.Bowman
Mr.Gary W.Bowman
Ms. Alene H.Bowman
Mr.Bobby L.Boyd
Ms. Doris J.Boyd
Bradley & Co. Jewelers,
Carolina Beach,NC
Ms.Corliss H.Bradley
Mrs. Cindy R.Brady
Ms.Pamela Bramble
Branch Banking & Trust of
Pinehurst,NC
Branch Banking & Trust,
Whiteville,NC
Ms. Andrea Branch
Brand L Corporation,
Glen Arm,MD
Ms.Barbara J.
Braveboy-Locklear
Dr.Terrence D.Brayboy
Mr.Hampton C.Brayboy
Mr. Isaac Timothy Brayboy
Mr.Hartman & Mrs. Lillian D.
Brewington
Mr. Jeremy D.Brewington
Mr.Ray Brewington
Mrs.Peggy B.Brewington
Ms. Ashley Brewington
Ms. Elaine D.Brewington
Ms.Beatrice B.Briggs
Mr. Frank Britt
Mrs. Chandra D.Britt
Ms. Christina S.Britt
Ms. Sarah M.Britt
Ms.Mary M.Britton
Ms. Shirley P.Brock
Mrs. Julia L.Brooks
Rev.Ted & Mrs.Rosella Brooks
Mr.Paul J.Brosnan
Mr.Roderick B.Brower
Drs.Robert W. & Monika
Brown
Mr. Alan J.Brown
Mr. James D.Brown
Mr. James E.Brown
Mr. John M.Brown
Mr.Michael Ernest Brown
Mr.Robert Brown
Ms. Angela D.Brown
Ms. Kristen A.Brown
Ms.Gail M.Brugger
Ms. Amber Bruner
Ms. Jenny Bruns
Mr.W.M. "Billy" Bryan
Ms. Amy Bryan
Ms. Ellen J.Bryan
Mrs. Janice L.Bryant
Ms.Calpurnia J.Bryant
Ms.Ruby L.Bryant
Ms.Pamela M.Buchanan
Budgetext, Fayetteville,AR
Buds & Blooms Florist,
Fairmont,NC
Mr.Danny L.Buie
Ms.Mary W.Bulla
Mr. Andrew & Mrs.Tina
Bullard
Mr. John W. & Mrs.Kay S.
Bullard
Mr. Junious Bullard
Mrs.Connie O.Bullard
Ms.Becky Bullard
Ms.Helen W.Bullard
Ms. Sybil J.Bullard
Bullock Trucking,
Fairmont,NC
Ms. Judy O.Bunce
Mr. Steven H.Bunting
Ms.Pam Burbank
Burchfield's Golf Gallery,
Pinehurst,NC
Dr.Glen & Mrs.Kathy
Burnette, Jr.
Mrs.Wanda Burns-Ramsey
Mr.Mark A.Burroughs
Mr. Clarence A.Burton
Butler Manufacturing Company,
Kansas City, MO
Mr.Donald P.Butler
Mr. Joseph F.Butler
Ms. Louise P.Butler
Dr. Janita K.Byars
Mr.Donnie R.Byers
Mr.Douglas M.Byrd
Mr.Robert &
Mrs. Leah M.Byrd
Mr.Norman F.Cabacar
Mr.Mark A.Cabral
Mr.Raymond Cain
Cakes and Pastries Unlimited,
Lumberton,NC
Ms. Elizabeth A.Calamia
Ms. Sylvia J.Caldwell
Ms. S. Ellen Calipari
Campbell Soup Company,
Maxton,NC
Mr. Antwan Campbell
Mr. Anthony Campbell
Mr.Darrell C.Campbell
Mr. James Campbell
Mr.Mac & Mrs. Sylvia
Campbell
Mr.Michael R.Campbell
Ms. Alice Ann Campbell
Ms.Barbara C.Campbell
Ms.Carrie D.Campbell
Mrs. Jeanne W.Canady
Ms.Penny L.Canady
Mr.Hugh A.Cannady
Dr. Susan M.Cannata
Mr.Rodney E.Cannon
Cape Fear Construction Co.,
Lumberton,NC
Cape Fear Harley Davidson,
Fayetteville,NC
Mr. Frank & Mrs.Mary D.Caple
Mr. James C.Capps
Captain D's Seafood,
Lumberton,NC
Caring Touch Home Health
Care, Inc.,Pembroke, NC
Carl Witten Meares
Foundation, Inc.,
Fair Bluff, NC
Hon. J. Stanley & Mrs.Beth
Carmical
UNCPDonors
Class of '57 Reunion - From left: Ken Maynor, A.
Bruce Jones, Herman Hunt, Clara Lowry, Purnell
Swett, Dorothy O. Quick, Sarah Jane Oxendine,
Lycurous Lowry, Earlene Locklear, Essie Jones
and Ludahlia Wilkins
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The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007.
Ms.Kathryn R.Carmical
Ms. Janice H.Carnahan
Ms.Rachel Carnegie
Ms.Beverly S.Carnes
Carolina Apparel/Abdalla
Bros., Inc., Selma,NC
Carolina Professionals Mental
Health, Lumberton,NC
Carolina Rental Properties,
Lumberton,NC
Mr. Albert M.Carollo
Carolyn's Creations,
Maxton,NC
Ms. Loranne Carowan
Ms. Elizabeth R.Carpenter
Ms.Ruth Carpenter
Mr.William Carr
Carrabba's Italian Grill,
Fayetteville,NC
Ms. Denise Carroll
Ms.Maria M.Carroll
Ms.Pamela G.Carroll
Carroll's Pets, Lumberton,NC
Mr.Trell K.Carson
Mr. Christopher Carter
Mr. Jeffrey R.Carter
Mr.Nick Carter
Mr.R. E.Carter
Mr. Sam Carter
Mr.W.Horace Carter
Mr.William S.Carter
Ms. Sandra W.Carter
Ms. Susan B.Carter
Ms.Trisha L.Carter
Ms.Wanda M.Carter
Ms.Willette F.Carter-Oxendine
Mr.Donald F.Case
Mr. Andrew W.Cash
Mr. Sanford M.Cates
Mr.Bob & Mrs. Faye Caton
Ms. Sabrina I.Caulder
Mr.Ralph Causseaux
Ms. Shirley B.Causseaux
Ms.Patricia B.Cavan
Ms. Lisa F.Caviness
Ms.Kelly H.Cecil
Central Carolina PBK
Association,Pinehurst,NC
Ms. Laura M. Chadwick
Champion Systems, Inc.,
Jamestown,NC
Mr.Bobby W. Chandler
Mr.Robert J. Channas
Ms.Rose Channas
The Chatterbox Café,
Raeford,NC
Dr. James B.&
Mrs. Judy Chavis
Mr. Earl B. Chavis
Mr. Eric Chavis
Mr. Gene C. Chavis
Mr. Jason G. Chavis
Mr.Ronnie & Mrs. Sherry
Chavis
Mr.Tony A. Chavis
Mrs.Naomi D. Chavis
Ms. Janet O. Chavis
Ms. Lillian P. Chavis
Chelsea's Wine Bar & Eatery,
Wilmington,NC
Ms. Faye P. Cherry
Chi Sigma Club Mt.Gilead,NC
Cici's Pizza, Lumberton,NC
City Dry Cleaners,
Lumberton,NC
City Of Lumberton,NC
Mr.Carl D. Clark
Mr.David Clark
Mr.Dexter &
Mrs. Jackie Clark
Mr. George W. Clark
Mr.Gilford C. Clark
Mr. J. Larry Clark
Mr. John F. Clark
Mr. Lindsay T. Clark
Mrs. Cheryl M. Clark
Mrs.Willie S. Clark
Ms. Cheryl D. Clark
Ms.Martha W. Clark
Mr. James Clarke
Mr. Jeffery G. Clemmer
Mr.William Clemmer
Mr.Robert Clusker
Ms.Carla R. Clyman
Mr. George M.Coates
Mrs.Patsy N.Coates
Mrs.Barbara D.Coble
Mrs.Marcia L.Coble
Ms. Emily R.Coble
Coca-Cola Bottling Company,
Fayetteville,NC
Ms. Debbie F.Cochran
Mr.R.Gregory Cockroft
Mr.Robert H.Cockroft
Ms. Susan S.Cody
Mr. Jim Cogan
Mr.Ralph C.Cole
Mr. Richard O.Cole
Ms.Margaret C.Cole
Dr.Collie & Mrs. Annie
Coleman
Mr.Michael D. & Mrs.Tina
Coleman
Ms. Edith H.Coleman
Mr.Rafael Collazo-Davila
Mr.William Collier
Ms.Mary P.Collier
Dr. Jeff and Mrs. Sybil Collins
Mr.Carey J.Collins
Mr.Paul D.Collins
Ms.Mayne C.Collins
Ms.Miriam Collins
Mr.Dan Colombo
Ms. Loida Colonna
Ms. Shirley M.Coltrane
Comfort Suites,
Lumberton,NC
Comfort Zone, Inc.,Tucson, AZ
COMtech,Pembroke,NC
Ms. Sharon Conaway
Mr. George H.Conklin
Dr.Manuel A. & Mrs. Elaine
Conley
Connie's Country Creations,
Pembroke,NC
Mr.Donald R.Cook
Mr.Robert Cooper
Mrs.Rebecca K.Cooper
Ms. Christine R.Corn
Mr.Neil Cornatzer
Ms.Carolyn S.Coronado
Ms.Roseann Coulon
Ms.Gwen H.Coulter
Country Girls Coffee & Grits,
Hope Mills,NC
Court Sports,Mocksville,NC
Mr. Jamie T.Cousin
Ms. Susan R.Covington
Mrs. Charlotte A.Cowan
Cox Refractories, Claysburg,PA
Mr.David Cox
Mr.Wallace N.Cox
Ms. Christine M.Cox
Myrta V.Cox
Cracker Barrel, Lumberton,NC
Craig,Brisson & Glements,PA,
Fayetteville,NC
Mr.David Craig
Mr.William L. & Mrs.Nelia A.
Crain
Mr.William Crandall
Ms.Dianne E.Crandall
Mr. Jonathan S.Crawley
Ms. Debra Creech
Ms.Grace M.Creech
Mr.Kenneth A.Creque
Mr. Richard W.Crockett
Mrs. Angela T.Crosby
Mr. Cliff B.Crosland
UNCPDonors
Bob Caton Fieldhouse dedication – From left:
Chancellor Meadors, Head Football Coach Pete
Shinnick, Bob Caton, Jesse Oxendine, Fred Locklear,
Faye Caton with grandchildren, Emily and Camille.
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Ms. Anna R.Cross
Ms.Ginger Cross
Ms.Bonnie F.Crotts
Mr. Charles D.Crouch
Mr. Edwin & Mrs. Jeanne
Crovetti
Mr.R.Nicklaus Crovetti
Ms. Edna J.Crowder
Ms.Rosa W.Crowley
The Crown Center,
Fayetteville,NC
Mr.H. Leon Crudup
Ms.Victoria E.Crumpton
Dr. Samuel Cummings
Mr. Charles G.Cummings
Mr.Mark S.Cummings
Mr.McDuffie Cummings
Mr.Raymond Cummings
Mrs. Liz A.Cummings
Ms. Jessica Cummings
Cumulus Broadcasting,
Fayetteville,NC
Mr.Harold Currie
Ms.Martha K.Currie
Mr.Ron Curry
Dr. Anthony R.Curtis
Dr. Judith Curtis
Mr.Keith W.Curtis
Mrs. Joyce B.Cutler
Ms. Donna M.Cutrell
Cuts & Curls,Plus,Raleigh NC
Cycle Works Machine, Inc.,
Lumberton,NC
Cyna's Jewelry, Inc.,
Pembroke,NC
Ms.Guanglin Dai
Ms. Rhonda A.Daigle
Dairy Queen of Lumberton,NC
Mr.Donald Owen Damon
Ms. Erica F.Danak-Childers
Ms.Catherine A.Dangel
Mrs.Betsy S.Daniel
Mr.Carl Danis
Ms.Barbara P.Danley
Mr.Barry S.Darden
Dr. Jose J. & Mrs. Dorothy
D'Arruda
Mr.Markus Daubner
Mr. Frank H.Daughtrey
Mrs. Soccorro I.Davaz
Ms. Elaine P.Davenport
Mr. Earl L.Davis
Mr. Eric Davis
Mr. Jeffrey B.Davis
Mr.Michael H.Davis
Mr.Robert L.Davis
Mr.Terry Davis
Mrs.Twyla T.Davis
Ms.Gwen A.Davis
Ms. Lorraine M.Davis
Ms.Mary L.Davis
Ms.Melissa Davis
Ms.Nancy S.Davis
Ms. Sandra C.Davis
Ms. Sharon D.Davis
Ms. Stephanie Davis
Mr. Steven Dawson
Mr. Steven B.Dawson
Socorro M. De Nieves
Dr.W.Howard & Mrs. Sylvia
Dean
Debbie's Destinations,
St.Pauls,NC
Mr.Mike and Mrs. Alison
DeCinti
Ms.Patricia Dedmon
Deercroft Golf Club,
Wagram,NC
Ms. Joan H. Dees
Ms.Pattie Dees
Rev. James E. Dees
Deese & Locklear Chiropractic
Center,Pembroke,NC
Mr.Carolyn B. Deese
Mr.Dale G. Deese
Mr. John G. Deese
Mr.Raymond E. Deese
Mr.Welbert Deese
Ms. Aggie G. Deese
Ms.Patricia S. Deese
Ms.Verdia D. Deese
Degol Brothers Lumber, L.P.,
Holidaysburg,PA
Dr.Bruce DeHart
Del Grosso Foods, Inc.,
Tipton,PA
Delta Kappa Gamma Society,
Lumberton,NC
DEMCO,Madison, IL
Dr. Eric & Mrs. Amy Dent
Ms. Deborah S. Derrick
Designer Woodwork,
Pembroke,NC
Design's by Dallas,
Red Springs, NC
Ms.Velvet P. Devors
DHS Sales Associates Top Reps,
Burlington,NC
Mr. James C. &
Mrs.Quessie Dial
Ms. Amy L.Dial
Ms. Dorothy L.Dial
Ms. Freida O.Dial
Ms.Minnie M.Dial
Ms.Patricia A.Dial
Ms. Donna M.Dial-Jacobs
Mr. Josh Dickerson
Mr.Morris W.Dickinson
Mr. John E.Dietrich
Mr.Harry L.Dingle
Mr.& Mrs. Alfredo DiPinto
Dixie Carpet Service, Inc.,
Rowland,NC
Mrs.Diane R.Dixon
DK Sports LLC, Fayetteville NC
Mr.& Mrs.Robert S. Domina
Ms. Anna J. Donaldson
Double CA Farms,
Lumberton,NC
Ms.Kim Douglas
Mr.& Mrs. Gordon Dove
DP Performance,
Bear Creek,NC
Dr.David S.Dran
Mr.Glenn Draughon
Mr. Leland A.DuBois
Mr. Johnny D.Duckworth
Ms. Lee Ann M.Duffy
Mr.Ronald Dukes
Ms. Lois O.Dunavan
Mr.Thomas Duncan
Mr. Gene Dunn
Ms. Charlotte Durocher
Mrs.Karen L. Eacrett
Ms.Nina L. Eaddy
Eagle Distributing Company,
Lumberton NC
Eagle Feather Arts,
Pembroke NC
East Carolina Snack Sales, Inc.,
Kingston NC
Dr. James & Mrs. Eleanor Ebert
Ms. Ethel M. Eckenstein
Ms.Misha K. Eddings
Ed's Bird House,
Lumber Bridge NC
Dr. Sherry L. Edwards
Ms. Lorraine C. Edwards
Ms.Mary E. Edwards
Ms.Rosalind L. Edwards
Elijah's Restaurant
Mrs.Dixie T. Elk
Mr.Michael D. Elkins
Dr. Ann P. Elks
Ms. Jacqueline R. Ellerbe
Ms. Elaine Elliott
Mr. Scott J. Ellis
Ms.Raven T. Ellis
Mr. Laney Emanuel
Ms. Doshie Emanuel
Mr.Michael F. Emero
Enviro Pest Control,
Raeford NC
Ms. Joanne B. Epley
UNCPDonors
Tailgating at the Chancellor's Residence. From
left: Barbara Meadors, Jesse Oxendine,
Earl Lowery, and Bud Lowery.
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 23
The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007.
Mr.Don Essick
Eta Beta Sigma Alpha Iota
Fraternity,Pembroke NC
Ms.Dana Evans
Ms. Elaine L. Evans
Ms. Loretta Evans
Ms. Debbie S. Everett
Ms.Becky B. Fain
Mrs. Linda C. Falls
Dr.Martin Farley
Ms. Lori S. Farmer
Farmer's Furniture,
Laurinburg,NC
Mr. Charles R. Farrell
Mrs. Janet L. Fass
Dr.Patricia M. Faulk
Mr. Franklin Faulkner
Mr.Michael & Mrs. Jeanne G.
Fedak
Ms.Crystal Fedor
Mr. John D. Ferguson
Mrs.Vickie B. Ferguson
Ms.Mary B. Ferrebee
Ms.Mary T. Fey
The Ficklin Company,
Laurinburg,NC
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund,
Boston,MA
Ms. Sue S. Fidler
Mr. Richard & Mrs.Patricia
Fields
Ms. Andrea S. Fields
Fifth & Mane,Tabor City,NC
Ms. Stepheny Finnie
First 1 Bank of
Pembroke,NC
First 1 Bank of Troy NC
Mr. Larry D. Fish
Mr.Robert & Mrs.Betty Fisher
Ms.Rose Ann Fitzpatrick
Flowers By Billy,
Lumberton,NC
Flowers By Lillian,
Pembroke,NC
Floyd Mortuary & Crematory,
Inc., Lumberton,NC
Mr.Daniel B. Floyd
Mr.Grayson Floyd
Mrs. M. Ann Floyd
Ms.Beverlie Floyd
Ms. Frances R. Floyd
Ms. Jean H. Floyd
Ms.Margaret Folger
Food Lion of Lumberton,NC
Ms. Jennifer M. Fore
Forsthia's Florist,Maxton,NC
Ms. Sharon T. Fortenberry
Dr. Elinor & Mr. Jay Foster
Mr.Randal A. Foster
Ms.Kimberly D. Fox
Foxfire Resort & Country Club,
Pinehurst,NC
Mr.Nicholas J. Francisco
Mr. Richard W. Frasier
Mr. Larry Freeman
Mrs.Mary B. Freeman
Ms. Alisa D. Freeman
Ms. Doris Lee Freeman
Ms.Gayle P. Freeman
Friends Of The Robeson
County Library Inc.,
Lumberton,NC
Dr. Fran Fuller
Fuller's Old Fashion Bar-B-Q,
Lumberton,NC
Mr. Earnest E. Funk
Mr.Thomas W. Funk
Mr. John W.Gales
Ms. Linda Galvano
Mr.Henry Gambardella
Mr. James R.Gane
Ms. Jan C.Gane
Mr.Gregory Gantt
Ms.Marie P.Gantt
Ms.Cora Garcia
Mr.Melvin & Mrs.Teresa
Gardner, Jr
Ms. Donna R.Gardner
Ms. Deborah W.Garner
Ms. Debra R.Garretson
Mr.Roddy Garris
Ms. Derenda G.Garris
Mr. Charles M.Garten
Gas Mart Inc.,
Elizabethtown,NC
Dr.William Gash, Jr.
Ms.Catherine A.Gaughran
Ms.Natalie S.Gause
Gaylord Bros. Inc.,
Syracuse,NY
GE Foundation, Fairfield,CT
Dr. Jeffery L. Geller
Genentech,Princeton, NJ
Mr.Robert C. George
Gerald Clontz Trucking, Inc.,
Midland NC
Germanton Merchantile, Inc.
Mr. Abdul & Mrs.Bobbie
Ghaffar
Mr.Michael D.Gibson
Mr.Michael E.Gibson
Mr.Patterson B.Gibson
Ms.Grace L.Gibson
Ms. Shirley T.Gibson
Ms.Virginia C.Gibson
Mr.Gilbert Gray
Ms. Lisa Gillis
Ms.Blanche Gilmore
Ms. Judith F.Giuliani
Glaxo-SmithKline,
Research Triangle Park,NC
Ms. Kristina K.Gleffe
Mr. Allan & Mrs.Candy Glenn
Mrs.Emry A.Glover
Mrs.Gayle A.Glover
Mr. John L. Godbolt
Mrs. Shirley W. Godfrey
Ms. Jane B. Godwin
Mr.& Mrs. John P. Goetke
Mr. James E. & Mrs.Diane
Goins
Mrs.Darlene V. Gold
Dr.Raymond Goldberg
Golden Comb,Pembroke,NC
Gold's Art & Frame Shop,
Lumberton,NC
Ms. Laura Goldstein
Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Linda
Goldston
Golf Augusta of Pinehurst NC
Dr. Jose Gomez
Ms.Ruby L.Goodman
Ms.Tanya N. Goodwin
Ms.Betty L. Gore
Ms. Sophronia S. Gore
Ms. Deborah Graff
Mr.Haynes A.Graham
Mr. James W.Graham
Mr. Lenwood Graham
Mrs.Brenda H.Graham
Ms. Sandra S.Graham
Ms.Teresa Graham
Grandfather Mountain,
Linville,NC
Mr. Joseph J.Graper
Mr.C. A.Graves
Gray Wolf Trading Post,
Lumberton,NC
Dr.Gibson H. & Mrs.Mary
Anna Gray
Mr.Phillip R.Gray
Ms.Theresa S.Gray
Mrs.Patricia M.Greene
Ms.Odella Greene
Ms.Thelma B.Greene
Greenstate Landscape &
Nursery, Lumberton,NC
Mrs. Linda N.Gregory
UNCPDonors
Members of Phi Kappa Tau and their
friends tailgate during UNCP's first
football season in 50 years.
24 UNCP Today Winter 2008
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Ms.Cynthia Gregory
Ms. Jacqueline M.Gregory
Ms. Janet D.Gregory
Ms. Doris Grether
Ms.Vicki K.Grier
Mrs. Julie K.Griffin
Ms. Sara E.Griffin
Ms.Miriam C.Griggs
Mr. Leon S.Grimes
Ms. Sabra Grimes
Ms.Melody S.Griner
Mr. Ira W.Grizzard
Ms. Deborah P.Groves
Ms. Choiel W.Growe
Mr.Maurice J.Grubb
Mr.Russell P.Guenther
Mrs.Connie C.Guinn
Mr.Mark Gum
Mrs.Helen S.Gustafson
Mr.Philip M.Guy
Dr. Anita Guynn
H & T Lockup,Pembroke,NC
Ms.Betty H.Haats
Mrs.Patricia A.Hagans
Mr.Robert J.Hagmeier
Mr. Eddie Hailey
Hair & Body Gallery,
Lumberton,NC
Ms. Sharon C.Hales
Hall Oil & Propane, Inc.,
Walnut Cove,NC
Mr. Frederick D.Hall
Mr.M. Gene Hall, CLU,ChFC
Mr.Michael R.Hall
Mrs. Doris Hammond Hall
Mrs. Linda Hall
Ms. Angela Hall
Ms. Deborah L.Hall
Ms. Edith A.Hall
Ms.Mageline F.Hall
Ms.Norma J.Hall
Mr.Casey Jordan Hallman
Mr.T J Ham
Mr. Steven A.Hamalainen
Mr. Albert Hammill
Hammond Electric Motors,
Inc., Albemarle,NC
Mr. Jimmy Hammond
Mr.Bobby B.Hammonds
Mr.Doug Hammonds
Mrs. Letress J.Hammonds
Ms. Anna M.Hammonds
Ms. Luciana L.Hammonds
Ms.Wanda L.Hammonds
Mr.T.R.Hammonds
Ms.Belinda Hammonds-Rose
Mr.Dave L.Hamrick
Mr.Don Hamrick
Hand Works By Patty,
Lumberton,NC
Ms.Dina J.Hanna
Ms. Elaine B.Haraway
Dr. J.Benford & Mrs. Debbie
Hardin
Mr. James A.Hardin
Mr.Michael L.Hardin
Mr.Ronnie L.Hardin
Harley's Tuxedo & Gifts,
Laurinburg,NC
Mr. Gene T.Harper
Ms.Barbara G.Harrill
Dr. Charles & Mrs.Kelly
Harrington
Harris Art Gallery,
Pembroke,NC
Mr.Hiram Harris
Mr.Hudell Harris
Ms. Audra B.Harris
Ms.Dixie G.Harris
Ms. Gwyn H.Harris
Ms.Hazel F.Harris
Ms. Jill J.Harris
Ms. Suzie Harris
Mr. George B.Harrison
Ms.Margaret J.Harrison
Ms. Joan F.Harvist
Mr. John & Mrs.Kelly Haskins
Ms.Barbara W.Hasty
Mr. James Hathaway
Mr.R.Neil & Mrs.Connie Hawk
Mr.Henry S.Hayes
Ms. Lynn Hayes
Mr. Larry T.Haynes
HCC Pharmacy DME, Inc.,
Raeford,NC
Mrs.Barbara A.Heath
Ms. Elizabeth P.Heath
Ms. Linda Alphin Heath
Heavenly Creations,
Red Springs,NC
Mr. Johnathan Hedgepeth
Ms. Ester Hedrick
Mr. Jerry Heimann
Ms. Jacquelynn M.Helus
Ms.Wendy S.Hendry
Mr.Raymond Henley
Ms. Lynda L.Heriot
Ms.Cynthia H.Herndon
Mr. Rick J.Hester
Ms. Deborah J.Hester
Ms.Cynthia C.Hickman
Highsmith, Fort Atkinson,WI
Ms. Deborah E.Hill
Ms. Edythe B.Hill
Ms.Bonnie Hillard
Ms. Elizabeth R.Hillegas
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
Dr.Kathleen C.Hilton
Ms.Grace Hilton
Mr. George Hines
Hissy Fit, Lumberton,NC
Mr. Arthur B.Hobbs
Ms.Carol P.Hodges
Ms.Pamela C.Hoffer
Ms.Belinda D.Hogue
Ms.Melinda Hohn
Mr. Ed Hojila
Mr. Anthony Holderied
Holiday Inn of Charlotte, NC
Holiday Inn of Lumberton, NC
Ms. Debbie Holland
Mrs. Susan T.Hollers
Mr. John L.Holley
Mr. James W.Hollifield
Ms.Brenda Hollifield
Ms. Shirley D.Hollingsworth
Dr. Leonard D.Holmes
Ms. Sarah Holmes
Mr.Terry Holt
The Home Depot Foundation,
Stuart, FL
Home Food Market, Inc.,
Raeford,NC
Home Interior, St.Pauls,NC
Tracy Hommel
Jody A.Honeycutt
Mr.Hervie Honeycutt
Ms. Amber Honeycutt
Mr.Kenneth L.Hoover
Ms.Rebecca Hoover
Ms. Jane R.Hopkins
Prof. Janette Hopper
Mrs. Jane Hoskins
Mr.Bennie H.Howard
Mr.Keith Howard
Mr. Jeffrey R.Howell
Mrs.Mary Frances I.Howell
Mr. Spencer & Mrs. Frankie
Howington
Mrs. Emily Hrycko
Dr. James F.Hubbard
Ms. Annette J.Hubbard
Mr.Kent Hudson
Mr. Dwight S.Hughes
Ms. Ann Hughes
Ms. Deborah F.Hughes
Ms.Diane S.Hughes
Mr.Bryan Hunt
Mr.Donald R.Hunt
Mr.Herman Hunt
UNCPDonors
Albert "Newy" Scruggs and Wendell Staton on the
set of “UNCP Conversations” of WNCP.
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 25
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Mr. Jimmy Hunt
Mr. Johnny R. & Mrs.
Demetrius Hunt
Mr.Kenneth C.Hunt
Mr.Kevin B.Hunt
Mr.Robert Hunt
Mr.Willie H.Hunt
Mrs.Katherine S.Hunt
Ms. Claudette Hunt
Ms.Cynthia Hunt
Ms.Glennis B.Hunt
Ms. Lisa O.Hunt
Ms.Monna L.Hunt
Mr.Carl Hunter
Mrs.Kay B.Hurst
Ms.Tina H.Hussey
Mr.Robert Hutton
Mr. Richard P. Iacona
IBM International Foundation,
Armonk,NY
Mrs.Wanda B. Ingram
Ms.Margaret P. Inman
Insight-Media,New York,NY
Ms. Shelby G. Isley
It's A Movie Gallery,
Laurel Hill,NC
Mr.& Mrs. Dwight L. Ivey
Mr. Jason D. Ivey
Ms. Elizabeth O. Ivey
Ms.Peggy Ivey
J & H Supply,Browns Summit,NC
J & S Golf, Lumberton,NC
Jackie's Hallmark Shop,
Laurinburg,NC
Mr.William L. Jackson
Ms. Sue C. Jackson
Ms.Tinita Jackson
Mr.Bobby E. Jacobs
Mr.Bruce & Mrs.Brenda M.
Jacobs
Mr. Elton K. Jacobs
Mr. James S. Jacobs
Mr.Vinson Jacobs
Ms.Belinda C. Jacobs
Ms.Cathy L. Jacobs
Ms.Connie Jacobs
Ms. Kristy N. Jacobs
Ms. Lezlie W. Jacobs
Ms.Valerie Jacobs
Ms.Vickie D. Jacobs
Ms. C. Amy Jahn
Ms.Carla T. James
Ms.Natoshia James
Ms.Patty F. Jarm
Ms.Tonya M. Jasinski
Jay's Concession, Inc.,
Raleigh,NC
Dr. Charles R. & Mrs.Karen
Jenkins
Mr.David Jenssen
Mr.Ray Jernigan
Jerry Johnson Chevrolet,
Oldsmobile,
Lumberton,NC
Jervon's Dept. Store,
Pembroke,NC
Mr. F.M. Jessup
Mr.& Mrs. Jerry Johnson
Mrs.Betty J. Johnson
Mr.Bobby F. Johnson
Mr. Charles H. Johnson
Mr.Darrell D. & Mrs.Mary
Johnson
Mr.Derrick A. Johnson
Mr.Timothy R. Johnson
Mrs. Sylvia T. Johnson
Ms. Angela Johnson
Ms. Linda L. Johnson
Ms. Sallie B. Johnson
Ms. Sarah Johnson
Ms. Susan K. Johnson
Ms.Thelma J. Johnson
Mr.Paul & Mrs.Caroline
Jolicoeur
Dr.Diane &
Mr.Randall Jones
Dr.Robert L. Jones
Flavio T. Jones
Mr. A.Bruce Jones
Mr.Bobby D. Jones
Mr.Bryon Jones
Mr. Johnnie Jones
Mr. Laten R. Jones
Mr.Marvin E. Jones
Mr.Ronald G. Jones
Mr.Thomas Jones
Mr.Thomas A. Jones
Mrs. Alceon B. Jones
Ms. April Jones
Ms.Beverly B. Jones
Ms.Conchata Jones
Ms. Essie D. Jones
Ms. Faye Jones
Ms. Joyce P. Jones
Ms. Judith H. Jones
Ms. Lynn Jones
Ms.Nancy D. Jones
Ms.Nancy S. Jones
Mrs. Juandalynn J. Jones-Hunt
Ms. Jennifer D. Jones-Locklear
Dr. Chester I. Jordan
Mr. Lawson Jordan
Mr. Lonnie W. Jordan
Ms.Maureen M. Jordan
Ms.Brenda K. Jorgenson
Jugtown Pottery, Seagrove,NC
Just Country,Raeford,NC
K & W Cafeteria,
Winston-Salem,NC
Myong Kaaiohelo
Mr. Richard Kacmarynski
Ms. Lilli J.Kalie
Mr.Michael Kang
Karl Hunt Fine Art,
Lumberton,NC
Kash-N-Karry, Lumberton,NC
Ms.Katherine B.Kaylor
Kayser Roth Hosiery,
Lumberton,NC
Mr.Terry H.Keith
Ms. Joyce W.Keith
Ms. Antoinette J.Kelley
Mr. James Kelly
Ms.Catherine L.Kelly
Ms. Emily F.Kelly
Ms. Sarah A.Kelly
Ken Chertow Wrestling Inc.,
Boalsburg,PA
KenliEnterprises,Inc.
/McDonald's,
Lumberton,NC
Mr.Dan & Mrs.Mira Kenney
Kentucky Fried Chicken
of Pembroke,NC
Ms. Frances L.Kerns
Kerr Drug,Pembroke,NC
Ms. Sally A.Key
Ms.Macy D.Keyworth
Kidsville News, Inc.,
Fayetteville,NC
Dr.Wright and Mrs. Ila Killian
Mr.Roger A.Killian
Mr. Jaeyoon Kim
Ms. Debbi A.Kimrey
Ms. Sharon G.Kinard
Mr.Wayne King
Kandice Kinlaw
Mr. Jeffery H.Kinlaw
Mr. John A.Kinlaw
Mr.Mark O.Kinlaw
Mrs. Jeanne H.Kirby
Kirkland's of Aberdeen,NC
Mr.Glenn Kirstine
Ms. Lisa B.Kistler
Kiwanis Club of Pembroke,NC
Ms.Caryn M.Kleckowski
UNCPDonors
From left: Spencer Howington, Dick and Lenore
Taylor at the Alumni Holiday Drop-In.
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Ms.Gail G.Kline
Mr. Christopher J.Klinger
Mr. Stephen J.Klinger
Ms. Deborah A.Klinger
Ms.Virginia A.Klinger
Ms. Sharon Houston Kneip
Ms.Patricia G.Koontz
Ms. Aaryn Melissa Kowalchuk
Mr. Fred M. Krainin
Mr.Walter Krajewski
Mr. Jess Krall
Ms. Irene H. Kroustalis
Mr. Gerald Kuester
Ms. Suzanne C.Kuo
Mrs.Mary C.Kurzenski
La Comercial,Raeford,NC
Ms.Dixie J. Labrake
Mr.Douglas A. Laferney
Mr.Phillip Lail
Lakemont Veterinary Clinic,
Inc., Altoona,PA
Ms. Ann M.Lamb
Mr.David Lambert
Ms. Jennifer J. Lambert
Dr. Jesse & Mrs.Mary Lamm
Ms. Jeanette Lamonds
Mr.Thomas Lancaster
Ms.Naomi J. Lancaster
Land O Lakes Golf Club,
Whiteville,NC
Ms.Robin F. Langley
Mr.Robert K. Larsen
Mr.Vincent A. LaRuffa
Mr.Mike Lassiter
Ms. Sharon H. Lawson
Mr.Ron & Mrs. Julie Layne
Mr.Robert E. Leach
Ms.Margia M. Leach
Mr. Richard M. Learner
Legacy Foods, Inc.,
Lumberton,NC
Legacy Golf Links,
Aberbeen,NC
Mr.William A. Leinbach
Leinwands, Elizabethtown,NC
Ms.Carolyn S. Lemonds
Mr.Wayland B. Lennon
Mrs.Patricia P. Lennon
Ms. Adrian Nicole Lennon
Lewis & Lewis CPAs, LLC,
Lumberton, NC
Dr.Cynthia L. Lewis
Mr.D.Ray Lewis
Mr.Henry G. & Mrs.Gayle
Lewis
Mrs. Shirley B. Lewis
Ms. Amanda J. Lewis
Ms. Fran M. Lewis
Ms. Jan R. Lewis
Ms. Linda Lewis
The Life Gospel Music &
Bookstore,Maxton,NC
Lifenotes Christian Bookstore,
Raeford,NC
Dr.Tulla Lightfoot
Lil Branch's Childrens Store,
Southern Pines,NC
Dr. Charles Lillie
Ms.Mable R. Lineberry
Dr.Howard Ling
Mr.Dennis P. Lingenfelter
Ms. Lauren Lingenfelter
Linsco/Private Ledger
Lumberton,NC
Mr. J.Mark Little
Ms.Caffie S. Little
Dr.Dandan Liu
Mr. Clifford P. Lloyd
Mr.Herbert H. Lloyd
Lob-Steer Inn,
Southern Pines,NC
Dr. Cheryl R. Locklear
Dr. Eddie L. Locklear
Dr. Lindarose Locklear
Dr. Zoe W. Locklear
Hon.Gary L. & Mrs.Molly O.
Locklear
Mr.R D Locklear, II
Locklear, Jacobs,Hunt &
Brooks,Pembroke, NC
Mr.& Mrs. Arnold Locklear
Mr. Albert Locklear
Mr.Benjamin F. Locklear
Mr.Brandon R. Locklear
Mr.Bundy R. & Mrs. Cheryl
Locklear
Mr. Charles P. Locklear
Mr. Clyde Locklear
Mr.Colbi L. Locklear
Mr.Delton R. & Mrs. Sarah
Locklear
Mr.Donald Locklear
Mr. Eddie M. & Mrs.Mary E.
Locklear
Mr. Floyd Henderson R.
Locklear
Mr. Fred & Mrs.Kate
Locklear
Mr. George Locklear
Mr.Harlous Locklear
Mr. James R. Locklear
Mr. Jon T. Locklear
Mr. Josephus Locklear
Mr. Leo Locklear
Mr.Millard L. Locklear
Mr.Randy Locklear
Mr.Rudy Locklear
Mr. Samuel & Mrs.Katrina
Locklear
Mr. Stacy Locklear
Mr.Telford Locklear
Mr.Timmy L. Locklear
Mr.Timothy W. Locklear
Mrs. Adrene C. Locklear
Mrs.Connie F. Locklear
Mrs. Donna O. Locklear
Mrs.Gwendolyn H. Locklear
Mrs.Kathan D. Locklear
Mrs.Martha N. Locklear
Mrs.Patsy L. Locklear
Mrs. Sandra C. Locklear
Ms. Alice K. Locklear
Ms. Annette Locklear
Ms.Carole Locklear
Ms.Danelle Locklear
Ms. Debbie A. Locklear
Ms. Dorain M. Locklear
Ms. Elena M. Locklear
Ms. Josephine L. Locklear
Ms. Lillian T. Locklear
Ms.Melissa H. Locklear
Ms.Nan O'Lene Locklear
Ms.Porcha Locklear
Ms.Rose M. Locklear
Ms. Sherry Locklear
Ms.Teresa Locklear
Mr. Stacy & Mrs.Betty C.
Locklear, Sr.
Mrs. Annie Ruth Locklear-
Revels
Ms. Sherry L. Locklear-Revels
Mr. Frank A. Loda
Dr.& Mrs.Ronald W. Loftis, Sr.
Mr. James A. Long
Mr. Jonathan D. Longfellow
Lonnie Locklear, Jr. & Sons
Construction,Pembroke,NC
Mr.Conrad E. Lopes
Mr.Howard H. Loughlin
Ms. Jennipher H. Love
Mr.William T. Lovette
Ms. Lisa L. Lovette
Mr. John S. Lowe
Mr. Ashley R. Lowery
Mr. James E. Lowery
Ms. Jinnie Lowery
Ms. Judy L. Lowery
Lowes Foods, Lumberton,NC
Mr. A.Ray & Mrs. Deanna L.
Lowry
UNCPDonors
Glennis Hunt and Tom Curry
at the Alumni Holiday Drop-In.
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 27
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Mr. Charles B. &
Mrs.Magnolia O. Lowry
Mr.Daniel Lowry
Mr.Harvey Lowry
Mr. Jimmy R. Lowry
Mr. Lycurous Lowry
Mr.Martin L. Lowry
Mr.Monroe F. & Mrs. Clara
Lowry
Mr.Robby Lowry
Mr.Ronald H. Lowry
Mr. Stanford Lowry
Mr.Wade L. Lowry
Mrs.Bernice Lowry
Mrs.Gwendolyn D. Lowry
Ms. Amber S. Lowry
Ms. Clara H. Lowry
Ms.Mary L. Lowry
Mr.Ronnie G. Luck
Mr. Louis K. Ludwig
Luigi's Italian Restaurant,
Fayetteville,NC
Lumbee Creations,
Lumberton,NC
Lumbee Guaranty Bank,
Pembroke, NC
Lumbee River Electric
Membership,
Red Springs,NC
Lumbee Tribe of
North Carolina
Lumber River Real Estate,
Lumberton,NC
Lumber River State Park,
Orrum,NC
Lumberton Bowling Center
Lumberton Christian
Bookstore
Lumberton Ford-Lincoln
Mercury
Lumberton Nissan, Inc.
Lumberton Radiological
Associates
Lumberton Rotary Club
Ms. Julia L. Lumpkin
Mr.William J. Lundberg
Mr.Matthew and Dr.Deborah
Lundin
Mr.David R. Lundstrom
Mr.P.Thomas Lundstrom
Ms. Deborah Lupnacca
Ms. Christina A. Lutkus
Mr.Maurice Lyerly
Mr. Larry Lynch
Ms. Sharon R.Maag
Mrs. Anna L.Macionsky
Mr. Richard Mack
Ms. Dorothy Maddex
Mr. Ferguson Maduako
Mr. Eric Maerten
Ms.Dawn Maerten
Mrs. Ann R.Maher
Making Waves Salon,
St.Pauls,NC
Mr. Joshua D.Malcolm
Mr. Charles J.Malpass
Mr. Joey R.Mangum
Mr. Anthony V.Manley
Mrs. Janice R.Mann
Ms.Kelly M.Maree
Marlboro Lodge 88 A.F.M.,
Bennettsville, SC
Ms.Betsy H.Marley
Mr. Clyde Marsh
Mr.Oliver L.Marsh
Dr.David A.Martin
Dr.H. Lindbergh "Lindy"
Martin
Dr. Julian P.Martin
Mr.& Mrs. James E.Martin
Mr. Claude T.Martin
Mr.Harry Martin
Mr. Joseph Martin
Mr.W. Steve Martin
Ms.Rebecca B.Martin
Ms.Teresa M.Martin
Mrs.Mary Martin-Deese
The Mash House,
Fayetteville,NC
Mrs.Catherine T.Mask
Mr.William S.Mason
Ms. Linda J.Mason
Mr. George Massey
Mr.Michael Massey
Ms.Mollie Massey
Mr.Pedro Massol
Mr.Kevin E.Maynard
The Esther Maynor Estate
Dr. Jayne P.Maynor
Drs.Waltz & Louise Maynor
Mr. Jeffrey S.Maynor
Mr.Kenneth R.Maynor
Mr.Robert D.Maynor
Mr.Roy & Mrs.Narva L.
Maynor
Mrs. Annie R.Maynor
Ms.Carla B.Maynor
Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc.,
Washington,DC
Mrs.Rachel A.McBroom
Mr.Paul McCall
McCann-Erickson USA, Inc.,
Louisville KY
Ms. Sarah S.McCarter
Ms. Susan P.McCarthy
Mr. Stacy G.McCaskill
Ms. Ann S.McCaskill
Ms. Samantha McCaskill
Nell McCaskill
Mr. John J.McCauley
Ms. Joanne A.McCauley
Dr.Virginia K.McClanahan
Ms.Kathy C.McCoin
Ms.Patricia McDonald
McDonald's of Pembroke
Mr.Robert A.McDow
McDuff' Grill, Laurinburg NC
Mr. George H.McElveen
Mr.Brant McEntire
Mr.Roland McFadden
Mr.Collin McGhie
McGirt Frame Shop,
Pembroke NC
Mr. Charles D.McGirt
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Ann M.
McGirt
Ms.Mary S.McGirt
Ms. Sara B.McGirt
Ms.Phyllis McGirt-Hunt
McGirts Plumbing & Electric
Company,Maxton NC
Ms. Debra B.McGougan
Ms.Karen K.McHale
Mr.Kenneth M.McInniss
Mr. Laverne McInnis
Mr. Joyce McIntosh
Congressman Mike & Mrs. Dee
McIntyre
McKenzie Supply Co.,
Lumberton NC
Ms.Helen C.McKinley
Mr. Joseph C.McKinstry
Ms. Josie E.McKoy
Ms.Martina McKoy
Mrs. Ella P.McLaughlin
Mr. Earl McLaurin
Ms. Charlene McLaurin
Mr.William S.McLean
Mrs.Paulette J.McLean
Ms.Virgie A.McLean
Mr.Michael J.McLellan
Mr.Michael A.McLeod
Ms. Jean H.McManus
Mrs.Vanessa S.McMillan
Ms.Reba E.McMillan
Ms. Geraldine McMillian
Ms. Juaconda McMillian
Ms.Reba R.McMillian
UNCPDonors
From left: Lisa Holmes, Susan Moore, and
Ravonda Lowery at the Alumni Holiday Drop-In.
28 UNCP Today Winter 2008
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Mr. Arthur L.McNeill
Mr.& Mrs. John N.McNeill
Mr.G. Steve McNeill
Mr. L.H. & Mrs.Hazel O.
McNeill
Mr. Larry McNeill
Mr.Pope R.McNeill
McNeill's Jewelers,
Lumberton,NC
Mr.Michael T.McPhail
Ms. Ashley C.McPherson
Ms.Nancy H.McPherson
Mr. Edward McRae
Ms. Eleanor L.McRae
Mr.Terry J.McVay
Dr. Allen C. & Mrs.Barbara
Meadors
Mr.Carl W.Meares
Mr.Donald O.Meece
Mr. John B.Melton
Mr. Anthony Mensah
Ms.Maggie L.Mercer
Ms. Angela C.Meredith
Ms.Karen Meredith
Mr. Jack Metcalf
Metcon, Inc., Lumberton,NC
Mr.David Meyer
Mr. Francis A.Michael
Micro-Texpur, LLC,
Indian Trail,NC
Ms.Kathleen E.Middleton
Ms. Sharkeysha Midgette
Mr.Michael J.Migliori
Ms.Virginia M.Milbank
Mr.David K.Miles
Mr.Ron J.Miller
Mrs. Angela S.Miller
Mrs.Kathryn R.Miller
Ms.Hatty R.Miller
Mr.Douglas & Mrs.Renie Mills
Ms. Evelyn L.Milsap
Mr. Gerald Mintun
Ms. Donna Moerie
Moe's of Pinehurst,
Aberdeen,NC
Mr. Lee Mole
Mrs.Hannah L.Monds
Mr. Charles J.Monroe
Mr. James W.Monroe
Ms.Mary L.Monroe
Mr.William B. & Mrs.Darlene
Montesanti
Mr.Robert J.Montgomery
Ms.Pansy C.Moody
Mr.Barry E.Moore
Ms. Christine H.Moore
Ms. Jennifer A.Moore
Ms.Marie S.Moore
Ms.Monica Moore
Ms. Saundra L.Moore
Ms. Frances Moore
Ms.Mary Marie
Moorehead
Dr.Henry L.Moreland
Dr.Gail Morfesis
Mrs.Gloria B.Morgan
Ms.Mary Y.Morgan
Ms. Sandra B.Morrell
Ms.Diane N.Morris
Ms.Pamela Morris
Mr.Nathaniel Morrison
Ms.Karen K.Moser
Ms.Vicky Motte
Mountaire Farms of North
Carolina
M-R Electric Security Alarms,
Inc., Shannon,NC
Mt.Gilead Civitan Club
Project Fund
Ms. Claudia A.Mullins-Lilly
Ms.Cornelia R.Murchison
Ms. Apsie Murray
Mr.Marvin B.Murrow
Ms.Maria-Guadalupe
Musgrove
Music & Arts Centers,
Frederick,MD
Ms. Elizabeth A.Musselwhite
Mr.Randall L.Myers
Ms.Constance A.Myers
Mr. Jeffery Nalls
Mr.Kenneth W. & Mrs.Penny J.
Nance
Native American Design
Services,Pembroke,NC
Native Angels Homecare &
Hospice Agency,
Lumberton, NC
Native Visions Newspaper,
Pembroke NC
Nautical Hangups,
Wilmington NC
Dr. Sudhir K.Nayer
NC DAR, Flat Rock NC
NC Department of Correction,
Lumberton
NC Institute of Minority
Economic Dev.,Durham, NC
NC USA Wrestling, Spruce
Pine,NC
Mr. James W.Neal
Ms.Gabrielle Neal
Mr.David A.Neese
Nelson Price & Associates,PA,
Lumberton,NC
Mr.Kendall Nelson
Mr.R. J.Nelson
Mr.Carl F.Nephew
Mr. Eric Nesman
Mr.Carlton Newhouse
Mrs. Alice M.Newton
Ms. Ellen P.Newton
Nichols Pottery,
Eagle Springs NC
Mr.Tommy Nichols
Ms. Jayne A.Nickell
Mr. Louis J.Nieves
Ms.Tracy D.Nifong
Dr.David H.Nikkel
Mrs. Sandra R.Nissen
Ms.Margaret Nixon
Ms.Kimberly R.Noble
Mr. Aronny V.Noguera
Mr. James F.Norfleet
Rev.Paul W.Norman
Dr. Elizabeth L.Normandy
Ms. Judith B.Norris
Ms.Michelle M.Norris
North Carolina CPA
Foundation, Inc.
Ms.Kelly Norton
Mrs.Karen P.Notestine
Ms. Doris E. O'Brien
Mr. John Thomas O'Connor
Mr.Thomas O'Connor
Ms.Bernardine O'Connor
OCSOC,Pembroke NC
Mr.Daniel R.Oke
Ms. Angela L.Olawsky
Oliver Oil Company, Inc.,
Lumberton NC
Mr. Charles A. O'Neal
Ms.Barbara N O'Neal
Mr.Paul O'Neil
Mr. Armand M Opitz
Mr.Robert Orozovich
Ms.Kimberly L Osborne
Dr.Monic Osburn
Outback Steakhouse,
Lumberton NC
Outback Steakhouse,
Southern Pines NC
Mr. Jerry Overaker
Owens Pottery, Seagrove NC
Ms. Joanne G.Oxendine
Home Interior,Pembroke NC
Dr. Joseph B. & Mrs. Adrienne
Oxendine
Dr. Linda E. Oxendine &
Mr. Albert H.Conner
Mr.H.Dobbs Oxendine Jr.
UNCPDonors
Thomas Oxendine at
the Football Kick-off Gala
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 29
The above list reflects donors as of June 30, 2007.
Mr.& Mrs. Jesse E. Oxendine
Mr.Brion K. Oxendine
Mr.Henry W. Oxendine
Mr. James L. Oxendine
Mr. James M. "Jimmy" &
Mrs. Linda D. Oxendine
Mr. Joseph R. Oxendine
Mr.Michael A. Oxendine
Mr.Randolph M. Oxendine
Mr.Roger D. Oxendine
Mr.Thomas Oxendine
Mr.Thomas L. & Mrs. Lori
Oxendine
Mrs.Cammie Hunt Oxendine
Mrs.Melba L. Oxendine
Ms. Amelia Kay Oxendine
Ms. Lisa H. Oxendine
Ms.Nell L. Oxendine
Ms.Opal Oxendine
Ms. Sarah J. Oxendine
Ms. Sherrie L. Oxendine
Ms. Sondra Oxendine
Ms.Tamara A. Oxendine
Ms.Tasha A. Oxendine
Ms.Teresa A. Oxendine
Ms.Vivian C. Oxendine
Ms.Vivian M. Oxendine
Ms.Wendy Oxendine-Davis
Ms.Gail Pace
Mr. Lloyd M. & Mrs. Jimmy
Lynn Page
Ms.Melinda C.Paino
Mrs.Vickie S.Pait
Mr.Manley Palmer
Panera Bread, Aberdeen NC
Papa Bill's Ribs,Pembroke NC
Parker Studios, Lumberton NC
Mr.Gilmer Parker
Mr. James W.Parker
Mr.Robert Parker
Mrs. Susan W.Parker
Ms.Maggie F.Parker
Ms. R.Gail Parker
Mrs.Karen L.Parks
Dr. John A.Parnell
Mr. Alfred Parnell
Mr.Kyle G.Parnell
Ms.Rene W.Parnell
Mr. George S. & Mrs. Sylvia
Pate
Mrs.Valinda K.Pate
Ms. Debra Pate
Ms.Helen B.Pate
Pates Supply Co., Inc.,
Pembroke NC
Mr. A.Kent & Mrs.Belinda
Patrick
Ms. Eva B.Patrick
Mr. Joseph A.Patterson
Ms. Susan C.Patterson
Mr.Gary Pavlus
Mr.Mark & Mrs. Donna Payne
PCS Enterprises Inc.,
Bowie MD
Peanut Processors,Dublin NC
Mr.William Pearce
Mr.Don Peck
Ms.Peggy F.Pegram
Pembroke Business and
Professional Women's Org.
Pembroke Chamber
of Commerce
Pembroke Farm Home &
Garden Supply
Pembroke Fast Lube
Pembroke Hardware Company
Pembroke Pointe Apartment
Pembroke Powerhouse
Mrs.Kimberly H.Pence
Dr.Raymond B.Pennington
Mr. Linwood Penny
S.Penny
Mr.Matthew Perkins
Mr.Martin Perry
Dr. Jesse Peters
Mr.Ron & Mrs Cheryl Pettyjohn
Phil Morgan Crystalline
Pottery, Inc., Seagrove NC
Dr.P. Lee Phillips
Mr. Charles W.Phillips
Phone Net, Lumberton NC
Ms. Susan T.Pickle
Mr. Gerald A.Pike
Pine Crest Inn,Pinehurst NC
Pinewild Country Club,
Pinehurst NC
Dr. Richard C.Pisano
Ms. Aleisha A.Pittman
Pizza Hut,Pembroke NC
Pizza Inn of Laurinburg NC
Mr.Peter Samuel Pizzo
Mr.Pierce D.Polattie
Dr.Michael & Mrs.Karen
Poletti
Ms.Tracy D.Polmueller
Ms.Kathryn Ponech
Mr.Barry S.Poole
Pooles Paint & Auto Body
Repair, Laurinburg NC
Ms. Anne Porricelli
Porter Environmental,
Pembroke NC
Dr. Freda M.Porter
Mr. Alan Porter
Mrs. Kristin F.Posey
Ms.Kimberly Poteat
The Potters House,
Pembroke,NC
Mr.Nathan Powell
Mr.Ronald Powell
Ms. June Power
Mr. Jimmy Powers
PPR Foods/McDonalds,
Research Triangle Park NC
The Presser Foundation,
Haverford,PA
Ms.Mary A.Prevatte
Prevatte's Auto Parts, Inc.,
Pembroke NC
Prevatte's Homes Sales, Inc.,
Lumberton NC
Ms.Marcelle E.Prewitt
Mr. Andrew & Mrs.Patricia
Price
Mr.Nelson & Mrs. Lynda Price
Ms. L'Oreal Price
Ms.Barbara A.Pridgen
Primary Health Choice, Inc.,
Lumberton NC
Mr.David K.Prince
Mr. Lemuel S.Proffitt
Progress Energy,Raleigh NC
Mr.Randy Pruitt
Mr. John S.Puls
Mr. Arthur Quales
Mr.Hugh O.Queen
Mr. Lee O.Quick
Ms. Clara B.Quick
Mrs. Donna M.Quigley
R.R.Bowker, LLC,
New Providence NJ
Raeford Hardware Company
Ragazzi's Italiano
Delizioso Restaurant,
Southern Pines NC
Raleigh Flea Market, Inc.
Mr. Joel Rampal
Mr.Wilson A.Ramsey
Mr. Lou Randall
Mr.Donald M.Rankin
Ms.Martha C.Rankin
Ransom Insurance Agency,
Pembroke NC
Mike and Darlene Ransom
Mr.Darian L.Ransom
Ms.Barbara Rayner
Ray's Furniture,
Elizabethtown NC
Mrs.Mary F. L.Reagan
UNCPDonors
Bobbie Maass, Barbara Meadors,
and Senator David Weinstein at the
Football Kick-Off Gala
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Red Apple Properties, LLC,
Pembroke NC
Red-Line Inc.,Rock Hill SC
Red Robbin Gourmet Burgers,
Fayetteville NC
Red Springs Arts Council
Mr. Edgar T Redfearn
Mr.Kevin Redmond
Ms.Pam F.Reed
Ms.Paula Reeger
Ms.Maureen C.Regan
Mr.William P.Reid
Ms.Gladys N.Reid
Ms.Melissa R.Reid
Ms. Jessica Reisbeck
Mrs. Zollene Reissner
Ms.Kathryn Joanna Reissner
Ms.Hopella A.Renwick
Mr.Howard Revels
Mrs. Deena H.Revels
Ms. Angela D.Revels-Bullard
Mrs.Betsy C.Reynolds
Ms.Brenda Rhanes
Mrs.Wanda A. Ricard
Rice,Mr.Timothy J.
Richard Petty Museum,
Clinton NC
Ms.Phoebe Richardson
Dr.Patrick & Mrs. Lorna
Ricotta
Ms. Dorothy M. Riddle
Ms. Delores C. Riggins
Dr.Timothy M. Ritter
Riverbend Residential
Services, Inc.,
Lumberton NC
Riverside Country Club,
Pembroke NC
Mr.Tommy A.Roach
Mr. John C.Robbins
Mr. John G.Robbins
Mr.Kenneth H.Roberson
Robert's Golf & Tennis,
Aberdeen NC
Mr.Dennis P.Roberts
Ms.Rosemary H.Roberts
Robeson County Committee
of 100, Inc.
Robeson Electric Co. Inc.,
Lumberton,NC
Robeson Kiwanis Childrens
Foundation, Lumberton,NC
Ms.Carolyn T.Robeson
Dr. James Robinson
Mr. Larry D.Robinson
Ms. Shirley L.Robinson
Rocking Chair Farms, LLC,
Laurinburg NC
Dr.Maryanne B. & Mr. John C.
Roesch
Ms.Helen F.Rogers
Mr.Keith L.Rorie
Leslie C.Roseboro
Mr.William T.Roseboro
Rostra Precision Controls, Inc.,
Laurinburg NC
Ms. Eugenia F.Rothschild
Ms. Lisa W.Rotolo
Ms. Annie Rouse
Ms. Donna H.Rowe
Mr.Kevin M.Roy
Dr. John C.Rozier
Ms. Janice Rozier
Mr.Mark A.Rundlett
Dr.Raymond & Mrs.Billie
Rundus
Ms.Michelle M.Rupard
Ms. Judith N.Rush
Mr. Earl D.Russ
Dr.Mary J.Russell
Ms. Lucille T.Russell
Mr.Kenneth & Mrs. Lisa Rust
Mr.William & Mrs.Carol Ryan
Sacred Hoop Trading, Inc.,
Chapel Hill NC
Mr.Mat Sain
Mr.Michael Salisbury
Ms. Elizabeth P. Salley
Mr.Michael Saluzzi
Ms.Patricia Saluzzi
Sammio's Italian Restaurant,
Fayetteville NC
Sampson Center Stage,
Clinton NC
Mr. Jarette L. Sampson
Mr. John W. (Ned) & Mrs. Eva
Sampson
Mr.William C. Sampson
Ms.Gale Sampson
Ms.Mary O. Sampson
Ms.Rosalyn L. Sampson
Ms.Wanda L. Sampson
Mr.Michael V. Sanderson
Mr.Reginald Sanderson
Ms.Harvelene B. Sanderson
Sandhills Cinema,
Southern Pines NC
Dr.& Mrs. Joseph E. Sandlin
Ms.Monica Sandoval
Mr. Gerald R. Sands
Ms. Cindy N. Sanmillan
Ms. Jan L. Santos
Sargon LLC,Pinehurst NC
Mr.Carl C. Sarvis
Mr.C.David Sasser
Mr.Martin G. Sasser
Mr. James T. Saunders
Mr.Marshall D. Saunders
Ms. Sharon L. Saunders
Ms.Carolyn Saunders-Deane
Ms.Vera L. Sauter
Ms.Melina Savage
Mr.Walter G. Sawka
Ms.Yolanda A. Sawyer
Ms. Cindy Saylor
SC Society Colonial Dames
XVII Century, Johns Island, SC
Mr.Donald H. Schatz
Ms. Alexa J. Schlimmer
Ms. JoKaren Schmidt
Mrs. Doris C. Schneider
Ms. Christine A. Scholl
Mr. Steven Schrock
Mr.Bruce & Mrs.Patricia
Schweigert
Ms. Elizabeth A. Scites
Scoggins Seafood & Steak
House,Rutherfordton,NC
Scotch Meadows Country Club,
Laurinburg,NC
Mr.Renferd R. & Mrs. Andrena
Scott
Mr.Vernon Scott
Mrs. Frances L. Scott
Ms. Janet L. Scott
Ms. Jenny D. Scott
Scott's Tire, Inc.
Mr. Albert "Newy" &
Mrs. Lainie Scruggs
Ms. Geneva C. Seagroves
Ms. Lillie M. Sealey
Mr. James C. Sebastian
SECC for UNCP Foundation
Ms. Jean E. Sexton
Mr.William Sharpe
Ms.Helen S. Sharpe
Shaw Office Supplies, Inc.,
Lumberton NC
Sheff's Seafood Company,
Pembroke NC
Mrs.Diana Shelley
Ms. Sylvia L. Sheppard
Mr. Steven Sherman
Mr. Steven D. Sherwood
Mr.Bill E. Shields
Mr.Pete & Mrs.Tracy Shinnick
Shoney's of Lumberton NC
Ms. Ellen B. Shreve
Mr. Steven Sidelinger
Mr.Donald B. Siebers
Ms. Annie D. Siler
Silver Coast Winery,
Ocean Isle Beach NC
Dr.Robin R. Simmons
Ms. Andrea S. Simmons
Ms. Lucy B. Simmons
Dr. Emily F. Simpson
Ms. Doretha G. Singley
Ms. Jacqueline D. Sipes
Sister's Boutique,
Lumberton NC
Ms.Kena M. Skipper
Ms. Angela Slabach
Mr.Pete & Ms. Judith S. Slade
Ms. Amy P. Sloop
Mr. Earl R. Smith
Mr. Eugene M. Smith
Mr. J.Wallace Smith
Mr.Michael S. Smith
Mr.Paul J. Smith
Mr. Richard E. Smith
Mr.Rick Smith
Mr.Robert Lee Smith
Mr. Stanley W. Smith
Mr.Terry C. Smith
Mr.Thomas J. Smith
Mrs. Angela L. Smith
Mrs. Leigh C. Smith
Ms. April W. Smith
Ms.Brenda Smith
Ms.Cynthia M. Smith
Ms. Ella R. Smith
Ms. Florence H. Smith
Ms. Linda K. Smith
Ms. Stacie M. Smith
Ms.Veronica B. Smith
Smithfield Chicken & Bar-B-Q,
Laurinburg NC
Smith's Refrigeration, Inc.,
Lumberton NC
UNCPDonors
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 31
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Mr.Robert E. Snead
Mr. Richard Snow
Dr.Robert E. Snyder
Mr.Reida W. Snyder
Sodexho,Pembroke NC
Ms.Peggy W.C. Somers
Sons of the Revolution of NC,
Inc.,Pinehurst NC
Southeastern Home Sales of
Lumberton NC
Southeastern Regional Medical
Center, Lumberton NC
Southeastern Veterinary
Hospital, Lumberton NC
Mr. Ricky S. Southerland
Southern Bank Foundation,
Mt.Olive NC
Southern Christian
Transportation, Inc.,
Pembroke NC
Southern States Coop., Inc.,
Lumberton NC
Mr.William R Spade
Mr.Darrell Spaulding
Spencer's Of Walnut Cove, Inc.
Mr. Jeffrey L. Spielman
Mr.David G. Spivey
Ms. Deborah J. Spivey
Mr.Willie E. Spruill
St. Albans Lodge 114,
Lumberton NC
St. Anna Church,Pembroke NC
Mr.Horace Stacey
Mr.Robert L. Staley
Mrs.Ruth B. Stankiewicz
Stanley Steemer,
Fayetteville NC
Ms. Joyce D. Stanley
Ms. Lisa A. Stanley-Smith
Staples Mill Auto Service,
Richmond VA
Mrs.Nancy L Starnes
State of North Carolina
Mr.Wendell & Mrs.Yvette
Staton
Mr. Arthur Stauffer
Prof.Ralph L. Steeds
Mr.Donald C. Steele
Mr.Donald L. Steele
Steinmart, Fayetteville NC
Dr. Shelby Stephenson
Mr.Nathaniel R. Stephenson
Ms. Evelyn C. Stephenson
Ms. Erin A. Stevens
Mr.Kemp Stewart
Ms. Deborah J. Stewart
Ms. Ella M. Stewart
Stock Up Food Center,
Red Springs,NC
Mr. Jerry Stogner
Ms.Mary G. Stoll
Mr. James T. Stone
Ms. Kristen M. Stone
Mr.William N. Storms
Mrs. Sandra Stratil
Mr. S.Brad Street
Mr. Anthony Strickland
Mr.Craig Strickland
Mr.Gary Strickland
Mr. Jimmie Strickland
Mr. Johnny R. Strickland
Mr.Kenny R. Strickland
Mr.Robert C. Strickland
Mrs.Pandora B. Strickland
Ms.Brenda D. Strickland
Ms. Dorothy B. Strickland
Ms. Lauren Strickland
Ms.Miste M. Strickland
Ms.Moddie Strickland
Ms. Shirley L. Strickland
Ms.Teresa D. Strickland
Dr.& Mrs.Reggle Strickland, Sr.
Strike at the Wind!,Pembroke
NC Cultural Center
Mr.Randy & Mrs. Allison H.
Strong
Ms. Svea E. Strong
Dr.Dennis Stuart
Stultz Real Estate,
Holidaysburg,PA
Ms. Rhonda Sturgil
Mr.Mike Styers
Mr. Jerry A. Suggs
Ms.Connie K. Suitt
Mr.Mark Sullivan
Mr.Merle T. Summers
Suntrust Mid Atlantic
Foundation, Richmond,VA
Mr. James M. (Mike) Sutton
Ms.Pearletha Swatson
Mr. Aubrey D. Swett
Mr.Purnell Swett
Mr.Tommy D. Swett
Mr.Vardell Swett
Ms. Sheila S. Swift
Mr.Robert P. & Mrs.Karen
Swiney
Mr.David J. Synan
Mr. James E. Synder
Dr.Barbara B. Synowiez
T. R.Driscoll, Inc.,
Lumberton, NC
Ms. Laura A.Tanner
Ms. Christine Tarlecki
Mr.Ward G.Tarlton,
Ms.Barbara R.Tarlton
Tarpackers Restaurant
of St.Pauls NC
Mr.Wesley D.Taukchirny
Mr.& Mrs. Charles J.Taylor
Mr.Dick & Mrs. Lenore Taylor
Ms. Emily Taylor
Ms. Janet L.Taylor
Dr.Harold J.Teague
Mr.Gregory S.Tedder
Mrs.Mary Alice Pinchbeck
Teets
Mrs.Mary P.Templeton
Mr. Joshua C.Tew
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon,
Rocky Mount NC
Mr. Steven G.Thaggard
Thomas Kinkade Gallery,
Myrtle Beach, SC
Mr.T R Thomas
Mr.Watson B.Thomas
Mrs. Lucy O.Thomas
Ms.Betty J.Thomas
Ms.Glenda H.Thomas
Ms.Kimiko F.Thomas
Dr.Norma J.Thompson
Dr.Tommy & Mrs.Marion
Thompson
Mr. Alan W.Thompson
Mr. J.R.Thompson
Mr.Milton A.Thompson
Mr.Norman Thompson
Mr.Wilson Thompson
Mrs.Maureen L.Thompson
Ms. Emily J.Thompson
Ms. Linda W.Thompson
Ms. Janet G.Thrower
Ms.Karen K.Thurman
Ms.Gaylen A.Thurston
Mr. James B.Tilley
Mrs. Linda J.Tillman
Mr. James Tilly
Time-Warner Cable,
Fayetteville, NC
Mr. Jason & Mrs. Sonia Tinsley
Ms. Deborah T.Tippett
Mr. Luis Tochiki
Mr.Nathaniel D. &
Mrs. Sandra Tolar
Ms.Mildred C.Tolar
Tomlinson's, Lumberton,NC
Mr. Charles H.Tompkins
Mr. James T.Tompkins
Ms. Donna R.Tramel
Tray's Unique Designs,
Pembroke,NC
Mr.Gary Tremblay
UNCPDonors
Mary Ann Elliott and Joshua Posey,
recipient of the Mary Ann Elliott
Endowed Scholarship
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Triangle Community
Foundation, Inc.,Research
Triangle Park,NC
Mrs. Linda G.Trier
Trio Cafe', Fayetteville,NC
Ms.Barbara Trounson
True Value Hardware,
Pembroke,NC
Mr.William & Mrs.Mayme
Tubbs
Ms. Emily C.Tuck
Mr.Roy Turner
Mr.Travis Turner
Ms. Jennifer Twaddell
Tweetsie Railroad,
Blowing Rock,NC
Mr.Michael J.Tylavsky
Mr. Larry C.Tyndall
Mr.Horace M.Tyner
Ms.Bess H.Tyner
Rev. Franklin M.Tyson
Ms.Rebecca Underwood
Unilever HPC,NA
Up & Coming Weekly,
Fayetteville,NC
US Golf, Aberdeen,NC
US Women's Open
Championship,
Pinehurst,NC
Mr.Robert Usrey
Drs.Peter and Patricia Valenti
Ms. Sharon Valentine
Prof.Paul & Mrs.Karen
Van Zandt
Vanguard Charitable
Endowment Program
Dr. Richard Vela
Ms. Cindy A.Velasquez
Video's Unlimited,
Pembroke,NC
Village Station, Lumberton,NC
Ms. G. Elizabeth S.Villescas
Tracy Violette
Ms.Karlene W.Virgo
Ms.Megan M.Volz
Vonte Leach Foundation,
Wilmington,NC
Radomir Vrana
Wachovia Corporation,
Charlotte, NC
Wachovia Foundation,
Princeton, NJ
Mr. Jason Wagner
Mr. Arnold G.Walker
Mr. Everett Walker
Mr.Mark A.Walker
Ms.Coleen D.Walker
Ms.Karen A.Walker
Ms.Patricia S.Walker
Mrs. Frances S.Wallace
Mr.Hans J.Wallrath
Wal-Mart Discount City,
Lumberton,NC
Wal-Mart of Pembroke,NC
Ms. Linda H.Walser
Mr. Frank Walters
Mr.Neil A.Walters
Mrs. Audrey E.Walters
Ms.Barbara C.Walters
Dr.D. E.Ward
Mr. Frank Ward
Mrs.Gail P.Waring
Mr.Duncan Warwick
Mr. Abraham Washington
Mr.William Washington
Ms. Joyce S.Washo
Mr. Lynn & Mrs. Sandy
Waterkotte
Ms. Elizabeth Watson
Mr.Dennis W.Watts
Mr.Patrick D.Waugh
Wayland H.Cato, Jr.
Foundation Inc.,
Charlotte, NC
Mr.Robert C.Weagraff
Mr. Jerry Webb
Mr. John Weber
Mr.Kenneth Webster
Ms. Ann Webster
Ms. Lynette Webster
Ms. Jenny M.Weed
Mr. Charles A.Wegmann
Mr. James A.Wegmann
Dr.Guo Wei
Mr.Tommy & Mrs. Joyce P.
Wellington
Dr. Liliana T.Wendorff
West End Baptist Church,
Lumberton,NC
Mrs. R. Jean B.West
Ms.Betty A.Westbrook
Mrs.Brownie S.Wethington
WFLB 96.5, Fayetteville,NC
Mr. Alva C.Whigham
Ms. Lana R.Whigham
White Lake Water Park,
Elizabethtown,NC
Mr.Howard R.White
Mr. Jeremy R.White
Mrs.Peggy White
Ms. Donna C.White
Ms. Juliana A.White
Ms. Sandra M.White
Mr.Bill & Ms. Susan F.Whitt
Ms. Dorothy L.Wilkerson
Mr.D.G.Wilkie
Jackie R.Wilkins
Ms. Lois S.Willetts
Mr.Danny Williams
Mr. Ricky Williams
Ms.Barbara Williams
Ms. Jackuline B.Williams
Ms.Katina R.Williams
Ms. Sue Williams
Ms. Susan B.Williams
Mr.Mickey Williamson
Ms.Melissa S.Williamson
Ms.Terri T.Williamson
Mr. John A.Willis
Ms.Mary A.Willis
Ms.Victoria M.Willis
Mr.Paul & Mrs.Pat Willoughby
Willow Pottery,Pembroke,NC
Wil-low T Enterprises,
Pembroke,NC
Ms.Kimberly D.Wills
Mr. Alton A.Wilson
Ms. Ann S.Wilson
Ms.Kimberly W.Wilson
Ms. Suzanna Wilson
Mr.Michael S.Winburn
Ms.Maureen Windmeyer
The Wine Cellar & Tasting
Room, Southern Pines,NC
Mr. Avery D.Winford
Ms.Winifred A.Winston
WKML 95.7 Fayetteville,NC
Ms.Nina Woldorf
Mr.Harry H.Wolf
Mr.Robert Wolf
Ms.Patricia R.Wolf
Mr.Bruce R.Wolfe
Mr. James Wolfe
Ms. Christine W.Womble
Mr. L.Roger Wood
Mr. Steven Wood
Ms.Cynthia A.Wood
Ms.Vicki Wood
Commissioner Noah &
Dr.Ruth Dial Woods
Rev. James H. & Mrs.Rose
Woods
Ms.Dawn B.Wooten
Mr. John C.Worthington
Mr.David M.Wright
Mr.Howard Wright
Mrs.Carol C.Wright
Ms. Annye M.Wright
Ms.Brenda Wright
Ms.Kathryn B.Wright
WZFX Radio, Fayetteville,NC
Ms.Cathy A.Yates
Mr.Bill & Mrs. Christine Yeager
Mr.Gary Yellin
Mr.Brandon E.Yonce
Mr.David W.Young
Ms.Mary L.Young
Mr.Doug Yow
Ms. Lorraine I.Yow
Mr.Michael C. Zaccaro
Ms.Venus Ann Zarris
Dr.David D. Zeigler
Zeta Beta Sigma,
Fayetteville Chapter
Zorba's Famous Gyro &
Souvlaki, Fayetteville, NC
UNCPDonors
The Braves take on
Greensboro in their first
home game.
Winter 2008 UNCP Today 33
ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors
Executive Board
President
Jason Bentzler '96
First Vice President
Floyd Locklear '86
Second Vice President
Cynthia Herndon '01
Immediate Past President
Jeffery Alejandro '95
Board Members
Curtis "Trey" Allen '97
Sandra Carter '94, '06
Danielle Hiraldo '03, '06
Henry "Hank" Lewis Jr. '00
Patricia Locklear '98
Melinda McMillan '88
Virgil Oxendine '90
Sylvia Pate '99
Renee Steele '93
Christina Strickland Theodorou '05
Executive Director
James Bass ’94, ’03
Alumni Chapters
Charlotte Chapter
Fayetteville Chapter
Piedmont Chapter
Robeson Chapter
Scotland Chapter
Triangle Chapter
CLASS NOTES and
CHAPTER NEWS
Alumni may submit new information
about retirements, births, marriages
and job changes by submitting infor-mation
via:
Office of Alumni Relations
P.O. Box 1510
Pembroke, N.C. 28372-1510
tel: 1-800-949-UNCP or
(910) 521-6533
email: alumni@uncp.edu
web: www.uncp.edu/alumni
alumni
Greetings, Alumni
I am excited to extend congratulations to the most
recent additions to our Alumni Association, the Class of
2007. We are proud of you and are here to serve you in
any capacity that we can. Good luck in all your endeavors,
and remember that you will always have a home at
UNCP.
The Holiday Drop-In was a tremendous success again
this year. More than 150 alumni, faculty, staff and friends
of the University were in attendance. The cheerful atmo-sphere
and majestic décor made for a festive, fun-filled
evening. Thank you to all who were able to attend. And if
you could not attend, we hope to see you next year.
This year’s Alumni Awards Banquet was held on February 8 in the new University
Center Annex. Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Alumni
Award and the Distinguished Service Award: Mac Campbell and Dick Taylor. We are
honored and proud to have recipients who demonstrate impeccable character and a
comitment to excellence in all aspects of their lives.
In closing, I would like to extend a gigantic thank you to all of the alumni who
have taken the opportunity to support the University during this year’s Annual Fund
campaign. Your support is essential to continue to provide current and future students
with meaningful life experiences and educational opportunities for a lifetime. If you
have not given to the Annual Fund and would like to do so, please contact our Alumni
Relations Office today.
In Black and Gold,
Jason S. Bentzler
34 UNCP Today Winter 2008
Alumni Highlights
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Travel offered through Collette Vacations. For more information, visit www.collettevacations.com or
www.uncp.edu/alumni/travel.
Beijing
Departure Date:
March 28, 2008
New York
Departure Date:
September 21, 2008
Quebec
Departure Date:
December 4, 2008
Canadian Rockies
Departure Date:
June 21, 2008
UNCP graduates 458 on December 8
UNCP Travel Program
The 458 UNCP graduates were given advice and encourageme