A publication for alumni and friends of Bluefield State Collage. This project is supplemented by the Fedoral Title IVBRACE Program. Voume W 219 Rock Street - Biuetelg. WV 24701 Number 4 Rededication Ceremony Held for Renovated BSC Greenbrier Community College Center A capacity audience of more “This faci comes on-line at Bluefield State College than 200 attended the recent exactly the right time.” President Dr. Robert Moore “Greenbrier Hall Rededication,” celebrating the relocation of Blucfield State College's Greenbrier Community College Center to its new home, an historically Lewisburg. The re. novated, 47,000 square foot, three Story structure on Church — Street, opened for classes this semester. West Virginia Governor Cecil Underwood delivered the Keynote address, to its College. Dr historic _mission, providing educational oppertunities for the residents of the Greenbrier Valley into the 21st century “Colleges play a vital role in the development of the people and of our state,” the Governor added, ‘Underwood praised Bluefield State College and the leadership in the Greenbrier Valley for “your ability to triumph over the struggles and meet the objectives ceremony dedicating the Greenbrier Community College Center of Bluefield State Kyle Fort (right, at podium). President. Greenbrier Community College Foundation, Inc., welcomed guests to the program you have established.” United States Congressman Nick Rahall called the renovated facility “a wenderful example of cooperation involving federal, state, and local effort” delivered greetings from the College, and Dr. Kyle Fort, President of the Greenbrier Community College Foundation, extended weleoming comments at the — program’s outset. Dr. David Perkins, Assistant Provost/BSC and Director of Greenbrier Com- munity College Center, detailed new program and course offerings available at the Center. “We promise to make this the best two-year com- prehensive branch campus of any college in West Virginia,” he said. Blucfield State College/ Greenbrier Community College Center student Ieaders directed tours of the facility immediately following the ceremony.Page Blue and Gord BSC President Appoints Task Force to Advise and Assist in Recruitment of Minority Faculty, Staff, and Students ‘The cteation of a “Presidential ree on Recruitment of Minorities” was announced recently by Bluefield State College President Dr. Robert Moore, The I4-member task foree will assist and advise the BSC president in developing additional strategies to identify and recruit qualified ily applicants for faculty and ional at the College, and will assist the institution in its ongoing effort to reeruit minority students. This tsk force includes ding = African-Amer leaders, many of whom are BS alumni, from throughout the region,” Moore noted. “The members will h role in assisting the College as we seck to address the need for diversity y and greater students and The task force includes Sylvesct Myers, Class of '86, (ChairBSC Institutional Advisory Board), Bluefield attorney _J. nklin Long, Class of atiomey Donald Pitts, 66, Dr, Clifford Moore (Director, Council of the Southern Mountains), Mary Frances Brammer, Class of "64, (Title 1 Facilitator, Bluefield Middle ichool), Dr. Jean Gilbert, Class of ‘46, (Ditector/Appalachian Academic Development Center), Michacl Henry, Class of ‘78, (Director of Student Ses Southwest Virginia C College), Robert Chambers, Class of '72, (Counseling, Development, $ Community College). Virginia Hebert, Class of '32, (retired educator), Ergie Smith, Class of "$2, (retired educator), Susi Guyton, Class of "52, (et educator), Deirdre Guyton, Clas of “90, (BSCAA President), Dr. Marvin Rogers (Director of of the Title III/BRACE program at BSC) and the Reverend Garry Moore (Pastor, Scott Street Baptist Church and member, Bluefield City Board of E BSC faculty and professional vacancies in the human resources of cach of the more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, as well as in. the nationally-distributed publication Black [ssties in Higher Education, Dr. Rogers has alerted, consulted, and actively sought to interest and recruit for BSC position vacancies minority faculty and staf eatdidotes from other institut of high education, “This task force will be an active, vital group,” Dr. Moore said, “My desire is that the and talent of this result in the addition of minority faculty, and an inercase in the humber of minos Klents and staff at this institu Dr. Ronando Holland Begins Work at BSC’s Director of Multicultural Affairs Position Dr, Ronando Holland Dr. Ronando Holland is Blucficld State College’s Director of Multicultural Affairs. BSC President Dr. Robert Moore announced at the College's Minority Task Force meeting in January that the new presidential staff position of “Director of Multicultural Affairs® had been and Dr. Holland began Work as Director on February 1 He is responsibs for multicultural planning and evaluation, cultural — diversity programs and training, and recruitment of ty faculty and students, among other duties. Dr. Holland is a graduate of Bluefield High School, He was valedictorian. of his graduating class at Marshall University, subsequently earning his Master's Degree, and Ph.D. in Political Science at Duke University. He founded the Institute for Community Renewal in sburgh, served as i professor at Bowling Green State (continued on page 10)Blue and Gold Page 3 Bluefield State College Alumni House: Moving into the New Millennium Our Centennial Theme: Strong Past, Dynamic Future by Ruth Payne Brown, *S5, Alumni House Commitice Chairperson Former Residence BSC of Presidents Alumni House Hatter Hall 2000 ‘The picture above illustrates our VISION which is “The conversion of Hatter Hall to a Bluefield State College Alumni House" which will be the positive symbol that preserves the heritage and historic integrity of Bluefield State's College as a Historically Black institution. The house represents the PAST that We are a part of and serves as a beacon to the FUTUR ‘The Executive Board of the National Alumni Association, at jis October 3-4, 1997 meeting in Columbus. Ohio, ‘unanimously accepted the progress report outlining the activities of the Alumni House Committee. The committee then ‘met in Lithieum, Maryland (March 6-7, 1998) and will submit recommendations to the Executive Board to be approved at the May meeting regarding the: project mame, pledge process, financial management, and information regarding how to make your financial contribution. Dr. Robert Moore, President of Bluefield State College, was in attendance and expressed his ed support of this project, President Moore shared the document that he has submitted to the State Board, requesting that Hatter Hall be recognized as an historical landmark. In addition, he pledged his financial support for the endeavor. Committee members Carl Boyd, Doris Payne, Leonard Pits, and Earl Williams as well as geests Selba Boyd, Dr. Ronando Holland, and Dr. Marvin Rogers were also in attendance The highlight of the mecting was the ROLL C/ commitment to the realization of our dream. TH HOUSE. To date, 85 alumni have pledged their financial support and TABLISHMENT OF HATTER HALL AS AN ALUMNI Our pledges hailed from 12 states and Washington, D.C. Connecticut Michigan North Carolina Tennessee Florida New Jersey Ohio Virginia Maryland New York Pennsylvania West Virginia *Our pledges represented every decade from 1935-1997. The commitice will be available at the Alumni House at the July 1998 reunion in Columbus, Ohio to respond to questions and concems as well as to distribute informative brochures regarding this project. We anticipate accepting your financial contributions toward this worthy cause All of these pledges from so many alumni across five decades and lacated in so many different states is nothing short of a MIRAC FELLOW ALUMNI, LET'S TAKE THIS MIRACLE AND MAKE OUR DREAM A REALITY! EE YOU IN COLUMBUS!! JULY 1998Page 4 From the Desk of Annette Osborne Director, Office of Instituiional Advancement ‘Annette Osborne DONATION TO BSC Mr. Phillip Horton from Jersey City, New Jersey has made a donation to the Blueficld State College Foundation to establish a scholarship for African-American students. He works for Exxon which is a matching gifi corporation. THE POWER OF THE MATCH Matching gifts are an easy way tw enhance your contribution to the Blueficld State College Foundstion. Not only does your donation assist BSC students and faculty, but doubled , or tripled, i: makes an even more powerful impact Both you and you company will be — helping to open the doors of, opportunity. Annual gifts to the BSC Foundation enable the College to mect challenges during the academic year. Matching gifts provide additional resourees to help BSC in areas such 3s + student scholarships > emergency student loans » student — workshops conferences + academic program support and THE MIGHTY MATCH If you work for a matching gift company, you can double, even triple, your gift to Bluefield State College. Here's how 1. Get a matching gift form from your company’s personnel or human resources office. 2. Send your gift and the completed matching gift form to: Bluefield State College Foundation, Inc., 219 Rock Street, Bluefield, WY 24701 Contributions from spouses and retired employees also may be I your employer is not a ing gift corporation, ask your Blue and Gold and Planning personnel or human_resources office whether your company will consider matching contributions to institutions of higher education. Perhaps you can lead the way and begin 2 matching gift program. Call (304) 327-4502 for "how to” information. ANNUA SCHOLARSHIP DINNER The BSC Annual jolarship Dinner was held on April 14, 1998, in the Student Union at 6:00 pm. Over 300 scholarship recipients and their sponsors were honored. LAW FIRM DONATION The lew firm of Hensley, Muth, Garton, and Hayes has donated two complete sets of law books w the BSC Division of Business. A complete sct of ‘West's South Eastem Reporter ($1300 value) and a complete set of the US Code Annotated ($1500 value) have been delivered to the campus and are in use by the faculty aral students, TRIP TO PARIS, FRANCE $1,390.00 November 20 - 28, 1898 Contact John White for details: jwhite@bscvax.wvnetedu $200.00 Deposit as Long as Tickets Last at (304) 327-4157 - work or (304) 325-8932 - homeBlue and Gold Photo Gallery Dr, Stuart MeGehee (foreground/eft, seated) and Mr. Frank Wilson (Fotegroundright, seated), co- s of the Mucficld State College Centennial History, grect Dr. David) Perkins, Assistant ProvostiGreenbeier Commuaity College Center of Blucficld State College, during the reception seremony, dedicating the recently published ny of the College, volume of the! Karl Gibson (third from left) presented a dramatic recital, "Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, J." a3 a fe activity in Bluefield State College's observance of *t History Month.” He is pictured with BSC President Dr. Robert Moore (left), Ms. Jackie Bratton (second from left), BSC Black History Month display coordinator, and De. Marvia Rogers Director of the Federal Title IVBRACE program at Page 5 Several Bluefield State College slumni and friends attended a reception atthe College, dedicating the recently published Blusfickd West Virginia Governor Cel Underwood (left) accepts a copy of the Bluefield State College Centennial History from BSC: President Dr. Robert Moore, following the rededication ceremony of the College's Greentrior Commminity College Cente.90 Blue and Gold BLUEFIELD ATE COLLEGE ALUMNEAS 13th NATIONAL REUNION COLUMBUS OHIO - HOST CITY PO BOX 30307, COLUMBUS, OH 43230 ‘Ganeral Chair: Dara Clayton, Jr FAX (614) 76-1987 Telephone (6117 Co-Chair: Shorty MoCep Telephone: (614) 231-1919 SOCIATION TINGS: The Colambus Chapter of the IMucficld Siate College Alumni Association cordially invites you to the 13th National Reunion, ily 30,31, and August and 2nd, 1998, We arg hoaored to host the 13th Reunion. Please share ths information with other Alumni and friends, Meadguarters: Holiday Inn East, 1-70, 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43252, (614) 868-1380. The hotel is ocated aear the Eastland Shopping Center, approscleable via 1-70 and 1-270, and within 15 minutes of preater downtown Cohuimts. ‘Thursday, 7/30 Regio 1; 1:00 p.m, Hospitality Room: $7:00 pan. Gresk Jamboree: 7:00 p.m Friday, 11 Golf, 200.0, Registration: 9:00 an, Picnic: 10:00 a, ‘Coronation Pall}Queen Contest: 7:08 p.m. ‘Saturday, 8/1 Hospitality Banquet Agrands (Dazee) ‘Sunday, 8/2 Breakfast: 8:00-9:30 am. Memorial Service: 10:00 am. EXHIBITION ROOM OPEN AND, DORS THROUGHOUT THE REUNION Souvenir Journals May 1, 1998 is the e USCAA, PO tox $0807, Columbus, Ob Tee-Shicls: Cost SOO, Extra Large sizes cost $12.00, Advance payment required, Reunioa Registration: Cur off'date is May 30, 1998, postmarked. Cost: $75.00 Adult(Guest; $35.00 for Children, 12 years and under, Individual tickets available for picnic, banquetdance and Sunday breakfast. Make payment to: Blueficld State College ‘Alumni Reunion er BSCAA, Mail to: BSCAAA, PO Box 30307, Columbus, Ohio 43230 NO PERSONAL CHECKS AFTER MAY 30,1998. Registration reselved after May 30th will cost $85.00 for Adults/Giuests, and $40.00 per child. Cancellations and Refunds: Negotiable-cost - $15.00. No refunds made beyond 6 30/98 tinless documented by wncontrolal ‘conditions, The late registration fees of $85.00/S40.00 and the $15.00 fee for cancellation willbe strictly enforced HOPING TO-SEE YOU IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, JULY £0- AUGUST 2, 1998 Guluts President Site Coordinator OonaT Mildred Washington: Mary W..Claytar Joba Washington Ui. oA s oF Financial Secretary + Registration F Hlease Eliott BENDING UNITYBlue and Gold PogeT BSC Celebrated Black History Month with Six Major Programs Blucficld State College's November 6, 1990 by becoming IIT/BRACE program at BSC, celebration of Black History the first female leader of the Historian/dramatist. Norman Month in February included programs by several regional and ‘ational performers and public figures. Sharon Pratt Kelly, the first African American female mayor of a major American city, spoke at Bluefield State College, on February 2 The former Washington, D.C. mayor challenged her audience to “make a positive difference” in the lives of others through a commitment to constructive cooperation and honesty, Kelly defied great odds on ‘nation's capital, and the first African-American woman to serve as mayor of a major urban. city. She served as mayor of the District of Columbia from 1991-1994. Karl an intetnationally-recognized musician and theatrical performer, delivered “A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” on February 23. His program was a rich tapestry of narration and song in tribute to Dr. King. The appearances of both Gipson and Kelly were underwritten by the Federal Title Jordan presented a chautauqua performanee of “Caner G. Woodson, the father of Black History," February 11, and Ms. Broscilla Jordan delivered second shauiaugua pressmation, “Anne Spencer,” on February 2S The Bluefield “Community Choirs annual Black History Month concert and the “Voices of the Revolution" display provided additional opportunities for the College and community w celebrate Black History Month. Alumni President’s Corner by Deirdre Guyton, President of the BSCAA 1 bring greetings from the Alumni Association. This year the Columbus Chapter of the Alumni Association will be hosting the 13th National Reunion, July 30-August 2. Reunions past have brought many, many fricnds and acquaintances together again for a fun-filled weekend. From participation in the golf tournament to the Coronation ball, this reunion promises to be enjoying. yet relaxing. ‘The Alumni Association con- gratulates the Class of 1998, May you become suceessful in all your endeavors. T would also like to tke this opportunity to welcome a new chapter into the association. The Metro Detroit Chapier was ‘organized this past year. Mrs. Faire Carter Price is the chapter President. Also, the McDowell County Chapter of the association was reactivated. Mrs. Jacqueline Burroughs is the president there. Welcome aboard to both chapters! If you are interested in organizing a chapter in your arca, please feel free to contact me at (B04) 327-4326 for information. Again, [invite you to become members of the association. Membership fees contribute to scholarships. If you are not a member. please become one, We are doing great things within the association. Join today and helpPago 6 Biuo ond Gold BSC Participates in “College Day" at the State Legislature A group of 12 Bluefield State College students, staff, and administrators participated in the annual "College Day" activities at the West Virginia State Legislature, February 3 “College Day” is an annual event, coordinated by the State College System of West Virginia, to showease the students, programs, and expertise of the ten member institutions of higher education in > student leaders from the College's Bluefield campus and its Greenbrier Community College Center met legislators in. their offices, toured the Capitol complex, observed regular sessions of the State Senate and House of Delegates, andl worked at Huefield Stat institutional — display. Several legislators from BSC’s seven counly service district, along with College System Chancellor Dr. Clifford Trump, visited the display. The BSC exhibit utilized am Slate Coleg dle chambers during the recent "College active video presentation for display in the Capitol Rotunda, J.D, Corpenter, Director of Campus Life, pul together the fiv minute, continuous loop program, Nearly 300 Students and Recruiters Eartelnate in Job Fair at BSC Students talked to several recruiters during the Speing. Job Fair at BSC. Recmiters from more than 40 izations spoke 0 276 students during the tenth annual Spring Job Fair at Blucfield Stale College, The event was a coll2~ borative project invalving BSC, Concont, Bluefield Colle Southwest Virginia Community College and Wytheville Com- munity College, ‘The Job F provide students, reeent graduat and other individuals pursuing career interests. with the opportunity to meet and discuss options with potential future employers, “This event brings employment opportunities for students approaching graduation, along wi It 1BSU's nationally-accredited progra study, the College's affordabil and its distance leaming capabilities. recent graduates,” noted BSC Director of Career Planning and Placement Tom Harrison, "It also provides a tnborntory-type learning experience for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who get to meet and talk to prospective employers." Harrison observed that some students Who participated as pro- spective employees at prior Job Bairs retumed this year in the role of recruiters for the organizations with which they are now employed,Blue and Geld Page 9 BSC Signs Business Education Compact with WVU, WV State, and Morgan State University A "Business Ed ation Cotnssct” Was recently signed by four regional isaitutions of higher education left-to-right) Clitford Lantz(Dean of Business and Economics, West Virginia State Ci Division of Business, Blucficld Sisie College), Dr. Hazo Carter (President, West They included lege), Michael Lilly (Chair, nia State College) and Dr Sydney Stern (Dean atthe College of Business and Economics, WVU). Morgan State University isthe Fourth hig ‘education institution participating in th Virginia State College, West Virginia University and Morgan Stale University have signed "West Virginia and Maryland Business Education Compact," pledging to work together to enhance the educational and research opportunities of their students and facully, and increase accessibility to high education though the innovaiive use of technology Representatives from the Business programs at each institution participated in a formal jgninig ceremony February 17 on the campus of West Virginia $i College, SC and West Virginia University have already established a partnership in igreernent dlistance earning, whereby BSC's dlistance leaming classrooms serve as sites for the delivery of WVU's Executive MBA program instruetio Through — the "Business Education — Compa repre- sentatives of the four participating institutions of higher education will convene a task force to define the scope of the agreement, develop a detailed plan of action, explore funding options, devise implementation schedules, and determine the roles and responsibilities of the respective ‘Officials of the institutions will develop curricula, appropriate activities, and special ‘eross-institutional teamwork “opportunities that can be facilitated by collaborating in the usc of technology to include di leaming, Internet delivery, and gnchroaous learning modes. ‘The agreement will focus upon ional outcomes: that global — business, skills, work — plan diversity, and cthical values, along collaborative teaching, and outreach opportunities. Those participating representatives inthe signing. ceremony included Michacl Lilly (Chair, Division of Business, Bluefield State College), Otis ‘Thomas (Dean of Business, Morgan State University), Sydney. Stem (Dean at the College of Business und Economics, WVU), id Clifford Lantz (Dean of Business and Economics, West Virginia State College)Page 10 Bluefield State College’s Faculty and Staff Accomplishments J.D. Carpenter, Director of Campus Life at Bluefield State College, has been voted “president-elect” of the West Virginia Association of Student Personnel Administrators (WVASPA). Results of the election were announced at the recent WVASPA slate meeting. He will serve WVASPA in an elected capacity for a three-year eycle, as president-clect through Gctober 1998, then as president for a one-year tem, followed by a year's service as immediate past president. Bernadette Associate Professor of Nursing at Bluefield State College. has been notificd that her abstract, “An Effective Listserv Enhances Associate Degree Education.” has been accepted for presentation at the 16th annual International Nursing Computer and Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida. The conference, April 25-29. 1998, is sponsored by Rungers University. Dragich is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Frank Hart, Division Chair of Engineering Technology & ‘Computer Science and Professor of ‘Civil, Engineering Technology at Bluefield State College, took part in the recent “Tenth Congress of the International Society for Mine Surveying.” in Perth, Australia. At the Congress, Hart facilitated papers and discussions conceming the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for deformation measurements to predict. slope failures around mining environments. “This satellite-based technology provides real time data for surveyors and engincers to make important decisions involving safety of miners working in deep open pits,” Hart explained, Dr. Shekhar — Pradhan, Department Head of Electrical Engincering Technology at Blucficld State College, recently took part in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) panel review process. This marks the second consecutive year he has served as a member of the NSF's review process, Akhtar Safder, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Bluefield State College, delivered the opening prayer at the January 21 session of the West Virgil House of Delegates in Charleston. Safer accepted an invitation from the House to opening the session with a prayer in behalf of West Virginia residents of the Muslim faith. He quoted a verse from the ‘Quran, ‘Two international publications have recently included scholarly anticles written by Dr. Michael W_ Smith, Assistant Professor of English at Bluefield State College. The most recent issue of “Critique--Studies in Contemporary Fiction,” a literary periodical journal specializing in academic literary theory, published. Dr. Smith's submission, “Embracing ‘Other’: Dialogism & the Camivalesque in Nadine Gordimer's A Sport of Nature.” Smith's “Review of Books by a Critical Art Ensemble,” was featured in the most recent issue of “Art Papers,” an internationally-distributed art review journal. Smith reviewed The Electronic Disturbance, and ‘The Electronic Civil Disobedience. Blue and Gold Dr. Bob Viears, Professor of Business at Bluefield State ‘College, has accepted an invitation by West Educational Publishing of South-Western College Publishing, to serve as a consultant in the revision of their premier business law textbook: Vicars will assist three nationally known law professors from Drexel University, Pace University, and Boston College im the revision of the textbook Business Law and cual Wi i. which will be used as the basic business Jaw textbook at over one hundred colleges and universitics nationwide by the fall semester, 1998, Bhieficld State College history instructor James Worsham has been notified by “The Mexican War Journal” that his paper on Texas Ranger Samuel Walker will be published in the Journal in Febru Worsham, who has completed his coursework toward his doctorate in history at Middle Tennessee State University, is now working on his dissertation on Walker. His Journal article is entitled “Captain Samuel H. Walker (1817-1847); Texas Ranger, Gentleman Warrior” Dr. Ronando Holland (continued from page 2) University and as a visiting professor at both Bucknell University and the University of South Carolina. At Duke University, Holland was the “R. Taylor Cole Instructor of Political Science.” Among his freelance writing works is the manuscript, hand = Black Political Movements.”Bu Gold "age 1 Alumni Updates... Alumni Updates Requested If you have received awards, promotions, accomplishments, recognition, have married or recently welcomed an addition to your family, please let us know. ‘Mail your news to Karen Gordon, College and Media Relations, Bluefield State College, 219 Rock Strect, Bluefield, WY 24701, by FAX to 304-325-7747 or by é-mail at keordon@bsevar. wrnet. edu 1960°s Bruce Edward Leedy, °69, 2 staff engineer for the Department of Highways, named regional engineer for operations over Diswiets 1,2 and 3. 1970’s James E. Rogers, Jr. °76, has been appointed as the district director of the Indiana office of the Internal Revenue Service. 1980°s James R. “Jim™ Gondwin, ‘89, js a loan officer at the Princeton location of the “Golden Apple” teaching awand and recently was employed by the South Carolina Department of Education in Columbia, South Carolina to work on the science portion of the state's new basic skills exam. Bonita Brogdon Mitchell. "83, has ben selected as Director of the WY Area Green Thumb program, Green Thumb seeks to strengthen families, communities, and the mation by providing disadvantaged and older individuals swith an opportunity to leam, work. and serve others. Mitchell is in charge of nine field assistants and 104 panticipants in the program, 1990's Roger Blankenship, “97, has joined Draper Aden Associates of Blacksburg, Virginin as a Design/CAD Technician, He will is responsible for computer-aided drafting and land development support for the Surveying/Land ‘Development Team. Sandra Browning, ‘92, is an associate cngincer for Shaffer- Wilson-Sarver-Gray, PC in Reston, Virginia, SWSG is an engineering. architecture and construction management firm, Yvette Clark, “95, married Steven Coleman on July 12, 1997. ‘She is employed by Hoechst Marion Roussel in Bowling Green, Kentucky, as a pharmaceutical sales representative. Anthony Dillard, "95, has been chosen as the “TRIO Achiever from the State of West Virginia for 1998" and Mitchell ‘be honored at the Mid-Eastem Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel’s annual conference (MEAEOPP). He is the “Educational Outreach Counselor + Multicultural" at Bluefield State College. Stephanie D. Fanning, °90, mamied Dr. Bassam N. Shamma on Scptember 27, 1997, She is employed at Princeton Community Hospital as an registered nurse in the emergency room. Patricia G. Helmondollar, "93, married Justin S. Douthat on October 4, 1997, She is employed at Willis Chiropratic of Bluefield. dames Edward Hill, 96, married Wendy Michclle Coc on ‘August 30, 1997. He is employed by Marshall Miller & Associates as adrafisman. Tabitha R. Hutebins, '95, married Michael G. Combs. "96, on September 6, 1997, She is employed by First Community Bank and he is employed with M & J Electric. Shanna Lea Jeffrey, “95, and Vinson R. Epperson, '97, were married on July 19, 1997. She is employed at Martha Jefferson Hospital as a registered nurse, and he is employed at GE. FANUC Automation of Charlottesville, Virginia. David M. Kirby. “95, is employed by the City of Bluefield as a police officer. LaDeana R. Lane, "97, married LeLand "Lee" Haynes on September 15, 1997, She is employed as a juvenile correctional officer in Richmond, Virginia. ‘Melissa Lanter, °93, and Steven Lanter are the parents of their third child, a son, Brian Gregory Lanter, born on January 9, (Continued on page 12)Pago 12 Alumni Updates... (continued from page 11) 1998. Melissa is the Office Assistant for the Division of Engineering Technology and Computer Science and for the Division of allied Health at Bluefield State College. Cecil McGuire, '94, is the president of the West Virginia Elks Association. Ann Romans, "96, mmothy Brian Dale on September 27, 1997. She is employed by Bluefield Dance Theater in Bluefield and the Mercer County Board of Education Blue and Gold ny ‘Cheek out the new lines of BSC apparel and gifts af the BSC Bookstore website at ‘wow bluefield wonet edu/bookstimerch ht