Reflections

56 Pages·1997·5.8 MB·English

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Where's found the miniature Buccaneer. Marshall spot his location in this issue.
Ives '81,ofMt.Pleasant,was the first to Please faxyourentries to the
the Buc? find him and received a pewterCSU attention ofStephanie Faulknerat
license plate. The Buccaneerwas on 803/863-7021. To give as many readers as
page 12 in the dugout. Congratulations possible a chance to win,adrawingwill
He's right under to Marshall,and thanks to all who be held and prizes awarded sometime
your nose participated. afterThanksgiving. Print your name,
In the meantime,the Buccaneer has address,daytime phone numberand CSU
More than 60 run offagain! Because we want to be- graduation date along with the page num-
loyal Reflections readers sure he's home for the holidays,we are berand location ofthe Buccaneer.
called and e-mailed in fortifying ourefforts to find him and will
August to say they give prizes to three readers who correctly Good luck!
Calendar of Events
November 21: Light and Lively Concert December 20 Graduation
Lightsey Chapel Auditorium Lightsey Chapel Auditorium
.S p.m. 10 a.m.
November 22: Horton School of Music December 23 -January 5
()pen 1 h>use University is closed for
December 4: Symphonic Wind Ensemble Christmas Holiday
Conceit Lightsey Chapel January 23: Light and Lively Concert
Auditorium 7 p.m. Lightsey Chapel Auditorium
December 14: Second Sunday Series 8 p.
Festival of Can>ls February 8: Second Sunday Series
Lightsey Chapel Auditorium Faculty Piano
3 p.m. Lightsey Chapel Auditorium
3 p.m.
On
The Cover
Homecoming Weekend 1997 brought CSUfriends
andfamily togetherforfood, entertainment and,
ofcourse,football.
Picturedleft to rightare: Allison Sayre Singletone '97
(Homecoming Queen 1997) as she relinquishes her crown; Bill
V7 and Susan Daniel (seated)eripy tailgating tales withJames
'70 andJo Wyrosdick; alumni gather for lunch before the
game; the Marching Buccaneers give a pre-game performance;
Maurice Williams warms up with Michelle Mills '95, Joe Pye '69
and President Hunter before the Homecoming Dance and
Conceit. (Photos byJeffDodge)
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CSl Volume 7 Number3
Editorial Council
c N T E T
JamesS. MinorJr. 92,M.B.A 95 2
ExecutiveDirectorforPlanning
LindaW. Weber Educationprofessoris spending
DirectorofPublicRelations
thisyearinAfrica
DSitreepchtaonrieofL.AlFuamunliknAefrfa'i9r5s EducationprofessorDr. Pat Bowerisspending
thisacademicyearin Ghana Africa, asaparticipant in
JanWilesJoslin '82
theTeachersforAfricaProgram.
DirectorofPublications
WilliamL.Ward '90
ExecutiveDirectorforDevelopment
Homecoming '97
1998 5
HomecomingWeekend 1997wastrulyatime
Alumni Association
forcelebration. Read FocusforAlumniaward
Board of Directors recipientsand Homecoming fun.
OFFICERS
BernieMazyck '8
President
Albert Doria '94
VicePresident MBig Buc - Little Buc Program
JoePye'69 Since 1991,the BigBuc-Little Buc
PastPresident
Program hasprovidedanavenuefor
Dr.RonJordan 70 CSU'sfootballprogramtogivebacktothe
Secretary
SylviaMitchum 73 communitybyservingasmentorsforarea
Treasurer school children.
n
BOARDMEMBERS
CherylBush '81 Let's Talk
DanielCross'90 Stephanie Faulkner, directorofalumni
Elizabeth Danbridge'73 affairsandparentsprograms, brings
CherylDeas'76 updated campus information toalumni through
ArchieFranchini '73 hercolumn Let'sTalk.
TonyaHall '85
CarlosHilton '95
SusanRamseyJohnson '70
MatthewKemp '93
Vashti Killingbeck'76
AmyLewis'94 Senior Officers
PamelaWatson '71 Dr.JairyC. HunterJr. Kenton C. Brasher William L. Ward 90
StacyWiggins '93 President Vice President for Executive Directorfor
BusinessAffairs Development
KennethWilson '90
Dr. A K. Bonnette
JamesWyrosdick'70 Provost Sc. Vice President for JamesS. MinorJr. '92, Richard B. BrewerJr.
AcademicAffairs M.B.A 95 77, M.B.A. '96
Executive Directorfor DeanofStudents/
Dr. Robert Stevens Planning Athletics
Charleston Vice President for
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Enrollment Management
Southern
University
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School of education welcomes new dean
Dr.Jonathan K.Parker,formerly chairofthe Parker holds an Ed.D.from the University
education department at Huntington ofthe Pacific;a masterofarts from San
College in Indiana,has joined the facultyas Francisco State University and a B.A.degree in
dean ofthe School ofEducation. psychology and religious studies from the
Hecomes here havingservedasdepart- University ofCalifornia,Santa Cruz.
ment chairand associateprofessorofeducation He has been published in numerous pro-
and psychology.In addition,he taught at Purdue fessional publications and has served as avol-
Universityasanassociatefaculty memberin the unteerand consultant forcommunity organiza-
educationdepartment. tions and schools.
Education professor is spending this year in Africa
Education professor Dr.Pat Bower is spend- The International Foundation for
ing this academic year in Chana,Africa, Education and Self-Help (IFESH) provides low-
participating in a volunteer program designed cost support for community-based projects on
to helpAfrican nations achieve economic self- literacy,agriculture and skills training and pro-
sufficiency through improved education. vides partial funding for the program.TFA
As part oftheTeachers forAfrica Program places experiencedAmerican teachers in sub-
(TFA),Boweris conducting trainingworkshops SaharanAfrica at secondary schools and uni-
for primary and secondary school personnel, versities to help school administrators,teach-
teaching at the undergraduate and postgradu- ers and students improve theirskills.
ate level,supervising master's level research,
giving public lectures and conducting demon-
stration lessons in public school classrooms.
Bower has been in Ghana since Sept. 13 and
will return to Charleston inJuly 1998.
They mean business! New York
City Marathon, here we come
Two faculty members and two
alumni from the School of
Business and Economics competed
Nov. 2 in the NewYork City
Marathon. Pictured left to right
are:Dan Legare assistant professor
ofbusiness;Leon Locklear MBA
'97;Dr.Arnold Hite,professorof
WilliamStoneman, directorofHoughton library business and Bill Monogan MBA
aDrt.lRioabrerratni(rUannitv,erlseiftt,y,towcealmcpoumse.sCCroSaVt,hiasstsoorciiaante '97.The marathon is just over 26
professorofhistory, isTheAmericanSociety miles The four trained vigorously
for IHthCenturyStudiesFellowforthe 1997-1998 for months before the marathon.
academic year
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student move-in.Apparently, someonefrom Virginia has
the CSl1spirit ana was cleverenough to display it on his
orhertag.Ifyon think you can top this, snap aphoto of
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share it with our readers.
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CSU ranks among most affordable private
four-year colleges in S.C.
Tuition and tees at CSU forthe 1997- of$9,967 at private colleges around the phere, said President (airy C. HunterJr.
1998 academic yearare an average of state. AP cites theTuition Grants "As competition increases,students are
$720 lowerthan at otherprivate colleges Commission as the source for the figures. realizing the many benefits a smaller
around the state,making the university Nationally,independent colleges university offers.Students have opportuni-
one ofthe most affordable private institu- enroll more than 2.9 million students. ties formore personal contact with their
tions in South Carolina. While the average enrollment at four-year peers,faculty and staff. Those relationships
A recentAssociated Press survey of independent colleges is 1,748,the average are the key to student success,which we
tuition and fees on S.C.campuses indicates enrollment at comparable state schools is measure with graduation and obtaining
that CSU is among the most affordable. 9,772.CSU has an enrollment ofapproxi- employment."
The survey,published in S.C.and Georgia mately 2,500 students in traditional day The Student Success Centerat CSU
newspapers,compares tuition and fees at and evening programs and offers more also plays a vital role in helping students
the state's public colleges with the same than 30 graduate and undergraduate succeed. The center houses tutorial ser-
information from private four-yearschools. degree programs. vices,academic advising,careerservices,
CSU's tuition and fees total $9,247 this "CSU is proud to serve students who work-study coordination and internship
year- $720 lowerthan the average tuition are seeking the small campus atmos- planning.
Miss CSU receives character education scholarship
at Miss S.C. Pageant
Miss Charleston Southern University, Pageant for national judging. Each contes- endar that included numerous engage-
Magan Myslik,was awarded the tant compiled a book documenting speak- ments in schools,shelters,local businesses
statewide Character Education Platform ing engagements and topics. The top five and special events. She was recognized in
Scholarship this summer at the Miss South were selected to participate in an inter- particular for her theme ofliving a drug-
Carolina Pageant in Spartanburg view shortly before theJuly pageant. free lifestyle and self-esteem building.
Documentation ofher public speak- Myslik,a sophomore psychology
ing platform was sent to the MissAmerica major,maintained an active speaking cal-
BOV's work is The Treasures ofGranville, an anthology There is a long distance and a lot of
ofGoodman's poetry ofreligion,philoso- hoops to jump through to get from screen-
headed phy,love and life. These poems led to play to screen,he said.
several novels. The Rusty (.harm takesplacearound
to the big Goodman's first book.The Rusty the historic plantation ofGranvillecirca
Charm,wzs the first in a series.The book 1840,theestate Goodman purchased
screen
is currently being written into the form of in 1967. Theestate belonged tothe Dicks
a screenplay by Charleston screenwriter, family forgenerationsand that longfamily
Margaret Ford. history provided Goodman with thetoolshe
(Reprintedwithpermissionfrom
"I had so many people write or call to needed to reconstruct the homeshistory.
theAikenStandard tell me that this story would make a good They gave the genealogical archives
by Liz Victor Smoovuiteh,"Cahreolsianida.F"iSlomICgoomtmiinstsoiuocnhawnidththtehye orefctohredsf,ahmielyexepsltaaiten,edw.illGsoaonddmcaonuratlhsoouse
put me in touch with an agent." spent many hours tracing historical events
WhenJames Goodman wroteAngel of NancyBuscher,ofBuscherConsultants surrounding the period in orderto accu-
myDreams43 years ago,he had no in Charleston,is handling the transforma- rately reflect the events that took place.
idea his style ofwriting would lead to so tion ofthe book from print to screen.The (Goodman is a memberofCSU'S
manyopportunities. contracts were signed last month,accord- BoardofVisitors anda resident ofBeech
"I wrote that poem for my wife when ing to Goodman,and should be completed Island.
we were courting",he said It appears in in about six months.
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Commentary
Guest
Character education builds
foundationfor success
by Dr. L. McTier Anderson
Demi, School ofBusiness ami Economics
'Glass, china and reputation
are easily cracked and never
well mended."
—
Benjamin Franklin
Clearly,we should do the right thing because it is
These words from one ofour founding fathers,power-
right, but it is also the profitable thing to do. Organizations
fully and succinctly, make the case for the importance of which focus on short-term profit,while ignoring the well-
character development. A student's character is influenced being ofemployees,customers and society,will eventually
by many people and organizations, on and offcampus.
suffer financially. Customers seek relationships with organi-
In addition to classroom instruction and highly visible zations they can trust,and many modern management
influences such as the media,character education also
techniques depend on relationships built on trust and
takes place in student organizations. Universities must
integrity.
determine how they can participate in the most meaning- Peter Drucker,one ofthe world's foremost manage-
ful way in this important process.Character education ment thinkers,dramatically illustrates the importance of
should be a central task ofthe modern university,as it was character in the following quotation:
in early colleges and universities. A man (or woman) might know too little,per-
One important aspect ofcharacter education should
form poorly, lack judgment and ability,and yet not do
be to help students define success. It is too often defined too much damage as a manager. But ifthat person
solely in lacks in character and integrity no matter how knowl-
material terms.True success involves career,family, and ser- edgeable, how brilliant,how successful — he destroys.
vice to one's fellow man. Alexis deTocqueville,the 9th
1 He destroys people,the most valuable resource ofthe
century French social philosopher, best summarized enterprise. He destroys spirit. And he destroys perfor-
America's early success when he concluded thatAmerica
mance.This is particularly true ofthe people at the
was great because she was good. He added thatAmerica
head ofan enterprise. For the spirit ofan organization
woulIddecalelaysewetosbheouglrdeasteiefksvhiertcueeasfeordvtiortbuee'gsosoadk.e,as the is created from the top. Ifan organization is great in
spirit, it is because the spirit ofits top people is great.
apostle Paul so eloquently stated in Philippians 4:8:
Ifit decays,it does so because the top rots;as the
finally brothers,whatever is true,whatever is noble, proverb has it,Trees die from the top. No one should
whatever is right,whatever is pure,whatever is lovely, ever become a manager unless he or she is willing to
whatever is admirable - ifanything is excellent or praise- have his character serve as the model for subordinates.
worthy - think about such things. (NIV) It has been said that true wisdom is understanding the
This is not to say that financial success is bad. People limitation ofman's knowledge. Fortunately,we have the
often incorrectly speak ofmoney as the root ofall evil, but Bible, the best text ever written on character education,
the Bible in 1 Timothy 6:10 says, "The love ofmoney is a and a perfect blueprint for our thoughts and actions.
root ofall kinds ofevil."Money and other worldly posses- Contrary to popular debates on what, ifany,standard
sions are problems when they become the primary focus
to use for character education,CSU's mission statement,
ofone's life. In fact, God blesses some people financially, promoting academic excellence in a Christian environ-
bruetsoHureceesxpjeucsttsastwheemarteo btoebgeoogdoosdteswtaerwdasrdosftohfoHsies other ment, makes it clear that we seek to prepare graduates for
success in life,not just careers.
gifts.
Barnette's liverceased functioning in
December 1996.She had been treated for
jaundice and hepatitis in her native state
olTexas
"They wanted to send me straight to
Baylor University Medical Center,but there
were many details that couldn't be worked
out,"she said 'The waiting list inTexas is
two to three years long. I'm not sure I
would have made it that long.
With a brother in Summerville,
Barnette and the foundation began search-
ing forother transplant locations. There-
have been mam' little blessings along the
way leading me to South Carolina,"she Pam Ey '80andfamily.
said 'Arnie is one ofthem. He's an angel.
Concertfora cause Borowsky,a guitarist,set out rounding Charleston
up fellow musicians who were willing to
Alumnus
donate their time and talents. Local busi- Southern
nesses donated door prizes.
responds to
holiday
woman in need "It's important to care.
by Pamela Truesdale Ey '80
I have capabilities
by Linda Weber
and talents, and ifI can Ican't wait for the holiday season.
Until Sept. 24,Arnie Borowsky '94 and do anything to help, Honestly,I love the family traditions and
the memories they bring
Oct. L1o1rrhieehBoasrtneedttaechoandcenretveinrLmiegth.tYseetyon well that's what's memaAwt'TshacnekrsagmiivcintgurIkpeuyllsaoltutanmdypepper
ChapelAuditorium to help raise funds for important." shakers. And it has to be pit-cooked
expenses associated with Barnette's liver
barbecue turkey for me.Vinegar and red
transplant and postsurgery expenses.
"I have a whole new respect for this - Arnie Borowsky '94 tpreopupbelre sifayuocue imsisotnaktehethsaitde.saYuocuerfeoringravy.
twoorryldm,"eeBtairnnegtotenscaaidmpduusrinIg'vtehenierveinrtmroedtuc- tIhaatmwaelwhayasvesutroporimsuecdhwhfoeondsaogamienontheissays
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goodBfoorrotwusnek.y",a residence life coordinator A111n.nFeouDnedBeoderinFo1u99n1d,attihoenfoinunMdta.tiProonspasescits,ts way tIharmoudgehtetrhamtinTehdantkosgmiavkiengitfoaolltbtahlel
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a3t6-Syuebar-SotladtiToenxiansewarolmyaSnepwteamsbeinr.liTnehefor a cBaernntetotfed",onsaatidedSofnuanhdsAlw-ilNlaegmoy,tothheelfpounda- one aOtnaetoimfet.he new traditions at our
livertransplant at the Medical University tion's public relations director. All bills house is the electric train under the
ofSouth Carolina. associated with the transplant are forward- Christmas tree.It takes my husband,
Afterthe surgery,she is required to ed to the foundation for payment. carefully supervised by ourtwo children,
live near MUSC for frequent checkups.Her Those who want to help may do so about a week to set the train up.We also
living expenses will be an estimated $800 by sending a donation to the foundation at have to rearrange the entire living room to
per m"oInktnhe,wplIuscomuelddicgaitvieomnso.ney,but I said PChOe.cBkosxs2h9o2u7l4d1b,eLemwaisdveilplae,yaTblXe7t5o02t9he. amcocroemtmooudchaetse.iBt.yEtvheerytiymeearthweechaidlddraenfew
tBoormoywseslkfywshaiadt."eIlwseenctanbaIcdkottoogheetlpm,o"re sBharobualrdasApnecnifDyetBhoaetrthFeoyunadraettioonaiadnil azriep gcordoew.n,it will probably have its own
information,but the can was gone." Barnette.
Lateron,he had dinnerat La Hacienda
and found the can there. This time he
wrote down all the information. EDITORSNOTE: LorrieBarnettehassince
hadhersurgery. Atpress lime, she was
recuperating anddoing well.
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It takes me so long to decorate the Take note
tree because I have to reminisce over
each ornament and decoration as I
unwrap it.There's the small handmade
wpaoroendte'ns tlraeded.eMryfrgorematm-ygrgarnedafta-tghrearndw-ould Music can enhance your child's life
set an elfon the ladderand place the
' by Lavern Rollins '80
ladder by the tree.The elf's bright green
outfit is gray now,and you can't see his (Rollinsisaboardcertifiedmusictherapistandisamusicappreciationteacherat
eyes anymore,but I wouldn't trade him TridentTechnicalCollege.A residentofGooseCreek,shehascomposedand
for a newone. producedanalbumcalledMusicforMe.)
Our tree is always finished with the
lace crocheted snowflakes that my 1.Takeyour child to orchestral concerts. Buy and use a tape recorderto do the
memaw made for me.No matter how Many symphonies sponsorconcerts in following:
many ornaments are on the tree,I find a informal settings,geared specifically to
spot for every single snowflake.I have the children.They serve as introductions to 8. Record various household sounds and
same philosophy about tree decorations composers,instruments and the clas- have the child guess the names ofthe
that I have about holiday food. There's no sics through narration,puppetry,active sound-producing objects.
such thing as too many. participation as well as handling instru- 9.Record the voices ofvarious family
Along with the tree and the food,the ments. members and friends and have the child
music is a special tradition for me.My 2.Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing as a means of guess the names ofpeople heard on the
motherhas always played church piano making less pleasurable tasks more tape
and organ.I grew up in the very small pleasurable. As yourchild picks up his 10. Send an audio-letterto yourchild's
town ofSummerton,S.C. Although we or hertoys,wakes,goes to sleep,etc., friend or family members,and encour-
were Baptist,Mamma also played for sing to accompany the task. age the recipient to respond in the same
EEpviescaonpdalatMoitdhneirghatssMoratsesdocnhuCrhcrhistmas wRheemtehmebrery,ouc'hrieldarteanlednotendotsicnagreeror mchainlndewrhTohihsasisneostpeyceitallleyargnoeoddtfoorretahde.
Christmas programs.Yearafteryear,I not. I 1 Read and record your child's favorite
neverOngeroCwhrtiirsetdmaosfCshoroinstafmtaesrmIugsriacd.uat- 3.Uhsoemer.eAcfotredredyomuurscihciltdohsaest thhaedtaonloengat, sbeodntgimoer.sTthoirsy itsoebsepeucisaeldlyduursiefnuglnwahpeonr
ed,I received one ofmy most cherished tiring day,use this time to introduce using ababysitter.
CfhrroimstmmyasChparrelseesnttosninSotuhtehemarinl.rIotowmamsate hsoiomthoirnhgemrutsoicthteocelnascsoiucsrabgyeprlealyaix-ng 12.Rheercofradvoryiotuerscohnigldosripngoienmg/soanyienvgerhiys or
Cheryl Rives.Living with her could be ation.Lively music may be used to birthdayr.
compared to living with Mary Poppins. awaken orencourage more active Use one cassette tape for all recordings
She was my great friend and sometimes behaviors. and save forposterity.Remember to
my nanny.(No Pam,you cannot eat a 4.LIse prerecorded,children's educational state yourchild's age before recording.
candy barforlunch. Oh but Cheryl,they music at home and duringtravel times 13.On field trips orduring travel,keep an
are serving liverin the cafeteria today.) You would be surprised to see the audio-journal ofthe important events
Like Mary Poppins,Cheryl was always many facts your child canlearn just by experienced. Listen and review the jour-
singing.She even woke up singing.She listening. nal as a rainyday activity.
had the voice ofan angel.
She married David McNair,also a 5.Teach yourchild to spell his orher Buy akeyboard forother instrument)
graduate ofCharleston Southern.They name by using a familiar or the na,na, and encourage yourchild to:
moved to Nashville,which is too far from na teasing tune.Other pertinent infor- 14.Explore and produce various sounds
me.One Christmas,Cheryl and David mation such as phone number,address
independently.
recorded a tape ofChristmas music.David or safety skills may also be taught in 15.Perform a recital for the family.This may
is also very talented.They sing all my this manner. be recorded and sent to grandma (or
favorites with David accompanying on 6. Hang chimes andother sound-making other relative) as a Christmas or birth-
tlahbeelguoitfart.heItbiosxbeiasu"tiMfeurlryWrCihtrtiesntmoans.tWhee dTheivsicweisllboetnhcoiunraangde ochuitlsdirdeentthoe home. 16.dImaiytagitfet.a two- orthree-note tune that
love you." The true spirit ofthe holidays explore and discover the world you played initially.Play a song foryour
is perfectly preserved in people like through sounds. child and give him or her a chance to
Cheryl and David who give themselves 7.Read your child's favorite story and respond.Show him the starting key
to others forChristmas. add special effects using household before allowing him to follow suit,grad-
I do love the holidays.Every football items. ually increasing the numberofnotes.
game and pecan pie and family gathering Examples:hitting two spoons together This will help improve attending skills
and tattered Christmas ornament has spe- to represent the clip-clop ofhorses as well as fine motorskills.
cial meaning to me.I will also listen to hooves or dropping a book on the 17.Play a song by matching starorsticker-
Cheryl and David's Christmas tape at least floor to represent closing the door. coded keys to corresponding cards. As
a thousand times this year.It's a tradition. Remember to be creative! you present the coded card,the child
plays the matching key.You may present
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the cards in any order. This activity covered yogurt cup or plastic contain- 19 Forgirls:make bracelets and necklaces
may be varied by asking the child to er. Shake the container in time to the out ofstore-bought bells. For boys:
use a certain finger. Note: The cards music. After much shaking,the melted attach store-bought bells to pockets,
and keys must be prepared in advance. cubes orfood item may serve as a shoes,pants,etc.
18.When making shakers or other musical snack. Fruit Loops work especially 20.Write a song together orchange the
instruments,try substituting ice cubes, well when used in this activity. words ofa favorite or familiarsong
raisins orcereal in place ofpebbles or while keeping the same tune.
beans. Place each item separately in a
(SnillorPublishing Co., 1997copyright)
c3 csu
Alumni Association announces six award winners*
Distinguished Alumnus offices on Kiawah Island,Seahrook Island
ofthe Year and the Isle ofPalms.
Daniel is a memberofFirst Scots
Bill Daniel is a 1971 graduate of Presbyterian Church were he has served
Charleston Southern University.He was in many leadership positions that include:
president ofthe Student Government deacon,treasurer,chairman ofthe finance
Association for the 1970-1971 academic committee and member ofstewardship
school year.He received an M BA.degree committee.
and graduated with distinction from He is active in the communityand has
Georgia Southern University in 1972. served as Charleston Southern University's
He is the Partnerand General Manager past president ofthe Board ofVisitors,trea-
ofRavenelAssociatesVilla and Home surerofthe Crescent CivicAssociation and
Vacation.RavenelAssociates is the largest membership on the Executive Council for
vacation rental management company serv- the Sea IslandsArea Council ofthe
ing Charleston's resort islands with rental Charleston Chamber ofCommerce.
BillDaniel 71
Alumnus Service to the contributor and is one ofthe sponsor's
University Award for the Diamond Hill Plywood Endowed
Scholarship.
Jim Ramsey is a 1973 graduate of Ramseycurrentlyserveson numerous
Charleston Southern University. He holds boardsaroundthe state:chairman,Darlington
a B.A.in speech and dramatic arts. He County Development Board,board member
currently is the executive vice president forSouth Carolina ChamberofCommerce,
ofDiamond Hill Plywood Company in Darlington Kiwanis Club and the Pee Dee
Darlington. Ramsey is a faithful servant Education Foundation. Through this
to Charleston Southern University. He involvement he promotes Charleston
has provided support to the university Southern University to numerous organiza-
through numerous ways:Buc Club member. tions around the state.
Alumni Scholarship contributor,phonathon
Jim Ramsey 73
Outstanding Alumnus His work has been supported since
1986 by the National Institute ofHealth,
ofthe Year
and he is the chairman ofthe NIH group.
Sam Gandy Ml),Ph.D. is a 1976gradu- Gandy and his wife Michelle are both neu-
ate ofCharleston Southern University with roscientists.During their spare time they
a B.S.degree in both biology and chemistry. enjoy NewYork culture,the movies and the
Currently,Gandy is associate professorof theater. The Gandys also like sailing,travel-
neurology and neuroscience at Cornell ing and learning about unique places.
1[niversity Medical College in NewYork,
NY. There he runs a research lab whose
primary purpose is to determine the molec-
ular cause ofAlzheimer's.He is also work-
ing to develop a drug that will one day
Dr. Sam Gandy 76 prevent the disease.