Alumni - Presbyterian College
Classnotes
Class of 1955
Dr. Bill Putman '55 was elected the President of The United States Army Infantry Center Chapel Parish Council at Fort Benning, GA in August. Although Army chapels do not have memberships as such, and do not have elders or deacons, this chapel has a large percentage of retirees in the congregation, as well as permanent party military personnel, and therefore has a parish council which is composed of chairpersons of various committees. This council represents the congregation to the Chaplain Pastors, and to the Commanding General. The president is elected for a term of five years, and may be re-elected for subsequent terms at the pleasure of the congregation and the president.
Class of 1974
On October 1, Roberta Dodds Ingersoll ’74 accepted the call to serve as the Associate Pastor for Christian Formation at the First Presbyterian Church in Libertyville, Illinois, in Chicago Presbytery. Her husband Bill, will be joining her in Libertyville in January while her children remain in Texas. Her daughter Lori is a first year high school speech teacher in Houston, TX and her son John is a sophomore at Texas State in San Marcos, TX
Class of 1990
Bill Kinard '90, director of philanthropy and partnership at Children’s Hospital of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center, recently achieved Fellow designation in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). Bill has been in philanthropy for 14 years with the last eight in health care philanthropy. Elevation to the status of Fellow in AHP is the highest level of achievement in the field of health care philanthropy. Successful applicants must have earned the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation, have at least eight years of experience in raising and managing philanthropic funds for a health care organization, and pledge in writing to adhere to the AHP Statement of Professional Standards and Conduct and to uphold the AHP endorsed Donor Bill of Rights. To achieve the status of Fellow, applicants must pass a written and oral exam.
Among those who attended a 40th Birthday Party in Asheville, NC, honoring Mike Vance ’90, were PC Alumni.
Left to Right:
Andy Scott ’90, Mike Vance ’90, Debby Hughes Vance ‘91, Jeff Butler ‘ 90, and Joel Griffith ’91.
This group of ladies from the Class of 1990 were in New York City to celebrate their 40th birthdays. They relived PC days, attended Broadway shows and had a great time celebrating.
Left to Right:
Kim Kroeger Hatchett – Dublin, GA
Sally Davenport McKenzie – Roswell, GA
Leigh Ann Billingsley Rodgers - Atlanta, GA
Jan Robinson Wislar – Houston, TX
Class of 1996
Rob Alexander '96 recently raced an Ironman distance triathlon held in Louisville, Kentucky on August 31, 2008. The Ironman triathlon is a one day, 140.6 mile race broken down as a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike, and finishes with a 26.2 mile marathon run. All participants must complete the entire course under the 17-hour cutoff. Rob finished with a time of 12:35:57, which put him in the top 25% of all finishers. Rob's wife, Lori (Lesslie) Alexander '97, put up with his training and cheered him on to the finish. Rob and Lori, as well their two children Jack and Denton, reside in Jefferson, GA.
Jennifer Neale Hickey '96 and her husband, Kevin, welcomed their second daughter, Caroline Quinn on July 29, 2008. Big sister Emma Kate (3) is enjoying her baby sis and takes pride in being a good helper.
The family lives in Atlanta, GA where Jennifer works part-time for Delta Air Lines and Kevin is employed by InterContinental Hotels Group.
Class of 1998
Elizabeth Bean Palmer '98 and her husband, Jason, joyfully announce the birth of a daughter, Lane Fleming "Laney", on April 29, 2008. Laney joins big brother, Whit, who will be 2 in December. The family resides in Greenville, SC.
The Reverend Alice Ridgill ’98, Pastor of Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clinton, received her Doctorate in Ministry Degree from Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC in September. Alice will officially assume her new title during Erskine’s next scheduled commencement ceremony in May 2009. A luncheon was held in her honor on the campus of Thornwell Home for Children.
In addition to her duties at Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, Dr. Ridgill will serve as an adjunct professor of Pastoral Care Ministry for Erskine Theological Seminary beginning in the spring semester of 2009.
Class of 1999
Katie Holt Tracy '99 and Matt Tracy are proud to welcome Robert Leon Tracy II into the world. Rob made his debut on July 10, 2008. He is doing great, and so are his parents! Katie and Matt can't wait for him to make his first trip to PC but states that before he does that, he's got to learn to sleep through the night!!
Class of 2000
Mitzi Hendrix Ashley '00 and husband Kevin announce the birth of their son, Coley Lane Ashley, born April 12, 2008. After teaching 3rd grade for eight years, Mitzi is enjoying being a stay-at-home mom. Kevin works at Fuji Film in Greenwood. The family resides in Saluda.
Class of 2001
Carter Robinson '01 was examined and received by Trinity Presbytery at the Presbytery Meeting on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the Fairview Presbyterian Church in North Augusta SC. Carter will soon be ordained and installed as the Associate Pastor of that congregation with primary responsibilities for youth. In his time at Presbyterian College Carter was an active member of Celtic Cross.
Class of 2002
Julie K. Merrill '02 and Matthew M. Davis are to be married October 11, 2008 in Wingate, NC. The bride-elect received her Master of Social Work and graduate certificate in Gerontology from the University of South Carolina. She is employed as a social worker for the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging in Columbia. The groom-elect received a BS in Financial Management from Clemson University and is employed as an auditor for the South Carolina Budget and Control Board, Employee Insurance Program in Columbia.
David F. Ridenhour '02 was recently ordained and installed by the Central Georgia Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America to the gospel ministry and to the post of Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship at Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church in Eatonton, Ga. David and his wife, Jennifer, still reside in Eatonton.
Class of 2004
Emily Elizabeth Boyd ’04 and Paul Edward Lyday III ’05 were married September 20, 2008. The bride is a dental hygienist employed by Dr. J. Adam Brantley, DMD, PC, and Dr. Jarrett Newsome, DMD, Columbia. The groom is the branch manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Class of 2005
Jacqueline Bond ’05, a third-year student at the Charleston School of Law, was honored in September 2008 in Washington, DC as a 2008 Angel in Adoption. Senator Lindsey Graham nominated Bond as one of two South Carolinians to receive the award for her advocacy of adoption and foster care issues. Jacqueline has been a certified adoption investigator since 2006. She is a certified guardian ad litem for Charleston County as well as a family caseworker for Adoption Advocacy. Her adoption philosophy revolves around the idea that there are really no unwanted children, just unfound families.
Class of 2007
Mark Owens ’07 is now the Director of Programs and Events with The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce. This position will coordinate all Chamber major events and programs, including the Leadership Greer Development Council and all programs in the business development division. He will also manage and create the annual sponsorship program for members of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce. Mark previously worked with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce.
Class of 2008
Jo Babs Maness '08 and Blake McArial Burns III are to be married December 6, 2008 at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Laurens. The bride-elect is employed by Woods Edge Gifts as a sales associate. The groom-elect attended Lander University and is employed by Piedmont Rural Telephone Cooperative.
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