Stetson Cupola 1992-20-3

Alumni News of Stetson University Spring 1992 Volume XIX No. 3 Record crowd back for reunion Members of the classes of '87, '82, '77, '72, '67, '62, '57, '52, '47 and '42 returned to DeLand Aptil 24-26 for their 5th to 50th reunions. It was the largest crowd in the three-year reunion program, according to Gary Meadows, Alumni Association executive directot. Classes met individually on Saturday morning, and then assembled in Elizabeth Hall Auditorium for introduction of new class officers, class gift announcements, class skits, and class reunion photos. Saturday evening's activities culminated in a Reunion Dance. "Reunion weekend was a "magic" 48 hours for me," said Dee Hague Rutledge, Class of '47 teunion chair. "Suddenly the calendar rolled back 45 years amid the hugs, kisses, laughter, and wonderful stories." The weekend concluded on Sunday with Alumni Chapel Service, led by Dr. William Two alums receive honorary degrees for achievements Dr. June Kehr Burton, '65 (M.A. '67), and Jack Haddon Coldiron, '53, will be presented with honorary degrees at the 109th Commencement ceremonies in May. Dr. Burton , associate professor of history at the Univ. of Akron (Ohio) since 1971, has earned an international reputation as a scholar in the field of Revolutionary and Napoleonic French history. She was named and is included in the 5th edition of World Who's Who of Women. Coldiron, professor of voice at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary since 1963, is a former Stetson faculty member and has recently appeared in recital at Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music, both in London. The photo book is here! Enjoy photos old and new of the Stetson campus. It can be yours by calling the Alumni Office at (904) 822-7480. Hal Hunter, '42, retired pastor of First Baptist Church in Pelham, Ga.; and Grady Snowden Jr., '57, executive director of a retirement home in Jacksonville. Renewing friendships: Mary Jean Bailey French and Joyce Blackwell Martin, both from the Class of 1947 with classmates and friends looking on. (Photo courtesy of Richard W. Hatton.) Stetson honors ministers and chaplain of the year Stetson University has recognized three Baptist ministers and a chaplain as 1992 Ministers and Chaplain of the Yeat. The Reverend Hudson Slaughter (Class of 1975), First Baptist Chutch, Osprey; the Reverend Mark O. Wilbanks, Southside Baptist Church, Jacksonville; the Reverend Jerry Chumley, Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, Quincy; and Dr. Leon Essex, founder of Chaplains to Community and Commerce, Inc., and chaplain of Hialeah Race Track in Miami, were cited for outstanding service to the Christian faith, their congregations and the univetsity. Nominations for ministers of the year are made by various Florida Baptist churches and organizations, in categories based on church size. A message from Rod Hansen, '72 The Stetson alumni association needs you! In the 1990's Stetson has become quite dependent upon alumni for guidance, leadership, and financial support. Our alumni association will continue to develop successful programs which keep alumni informed and in contact with our university. While it is easy to be "high tech," we always want to be "high touch" in all alumni activities. My goals for the Alumni Association in 1992-1993 are: 1. Increase alumni awareness, involvement and participation. 2. Reach out and touch all alumni in a personal way. 3. Develop long-term plans for programs, activities, and fiscal responsibility. The stewardship of Stetson is entrusted to the alumni. Our alumni association staff, board members, and volunteers are committed to the continued growth and well being of our university. With the help of many, we will be successful. Please become more involved when asked. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible as possioie. j% Mark Your Calendar Spring Commencement Alumni Board Planning Homecoming '93 Reunion '93 May 17 June 19-20 January 22-24 April 16 - 19 Our 1991-92 Annual Fund $1,393,400 $949,222 I GOAL 3/31/92 We're two-thirds there.. .help us make it the rest of the way. Please mail your unrestricted gift before 5/27192 to: Campus Box 8279, DeLand, FL 12720