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Gardner-Webb Names 2022 Distinguished Alumni, Office Of University Communications

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Gardner-Webb honored two outstanding members of the University family with induction into the GWU Gallery of Distinguished Alumni during 2022 Homecoming activities Oct. 28-30.

Since 1957, the Gallery of Distinguished Alumni has recognized and honored Gardner-Webb alumni, who have made significant contributions in their fields of service and the communities in which they serve.

The new members of the prestigious gallery are Kitty Hamrick Hoyle, ’15, of Lawndale, N.C., and Patrick Woody, ’03, of the Washington, D.C., area.

The Webb Magazine 2006, Spring, Noel T. Manning Ii

The Web Magazine

The Webb Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue begins by summarizing several mission trips that GWU students and faculty participated in, as well as many community service activities such as "Make a Difference Day". Exciting changes/events for GWU are covered in this issue, beginning with the inauguration of A. Frank Bonner as the new University President; following are articles about the school of business being awarded accreditation, the introduction of the VPhone for deaf/hard of hearing students, and opera performances. Articles featuring Gardner-Webb alumni appear towards the end of the …

The Web Magazine 1999, Summer, Matt Webber

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue features several articles about GWU faculty/staff regarding their achievements and legacies, updates concerning a few different curriculums at Gardner-Webb, and updates on sports. Also, the new Wellness Center is featured alongside articles about the GOAL Program and a schedule for homecoming festivities.

The Web Magazine 1999, Winter, Matt Webber

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue features an article about GWU becoming Division I in athletics. It also highlights various noteworthy achievements and events that have occurred on campus.

The Web Magazine 1998, Summer, Matt Webber

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. In this issue, the "Dreaming, Daring, Doing" campaign's successes are applauded; following that, several articles feature GWU students, alumni, instructors, etc. Also, there are articles about homecoming and several fund programs that alumni have the opportunity to become involved in.

The Web Magazine 1998, Winter, Matt Webber

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. In this issue, several international faculty members/students are featured, the GWU School of Business is praised for having received recognition on a national television show, and a special article features professor Barbara Burkett's adventures to the Amazon River. The new name for the GWU School of Divinity is announced to be the " M. Christopher White School of Divinity" and a GW alum is recognized for his success in the musical group "Age of Faith" in following articles. A recap of homecoming festivities is …

The Web Magazine 1996, Fall, Matt Webber

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue features a section that praises Bob Shackleford's leadership and hard-working attitude at Gardner-Webb, a section about the new Bell Tower, and updates on the School of Divinity. Also, updates concerning several sports are provided along with a schedule for homecoming festivities. The concept of the "Year of the Scholar" is also introduced. The majority of this issue is about the Annual Report which features figures, numbers, and graphs concerning Gardner-Webb's financial status.

The Web Magazine 1996, Summer, Matt Webber

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue features several pages concerning the olympic cycling team that was to be found around GW's campus. Also featured is a section about University President Chris White; after having spent a decade there, White spoke about those years in the segment with a certain fondness and pride. Gifts given to the university are also mentioned, such as Bill Gates' gift of $134,000 and the generosity of the Hollifield family concerning the Lake Hollifield Complex. The success of the annual athletic auction is mentioned …

The Web Magazine 1996, Winter, Matt Webber

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue announced that Scoot Dixon will be leaving GWU's staff and Drew Van Horn will be taking his place. The School of Divinity is featured a good deal in this issue, along with updates concerning enrollment, gifts that the university had received, and sports. A recap on homecoming festivities follows with several pictures.

The Web Magazine 1995, Winter, Robin T. Burton

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. Mr. Melvin Lutz was featured in this issue as a "flashback" moment. Homecoming was highlighted in pictures within the issue. Gardner-Webb became the center for Cleveland County's new association that has entered, the GCCSA. Miss America, who is deaf, came and spoke to students during Dimensions. LaGena Lookabill Greene was slated to speak as an AIDS victim. The School of Divinity featured record enrollment within the new school year. Pam Scruggs was named Assistant Athletic Director. Tony Armstrong was singled out as an outstanding …

The Web Magazine 1994, Winter, Robin T. Burton

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. When this issue begins, it memorializes Dr. Charles S. Andrews who served for 34 years on the faculty. This issue also heavily highlights the new Dean of the Business School, Mr. Jim Crawley. Homecoming was another success, and this issue features pictures from the weekend. Tracy Curry was named the new police chief, as the previous one resigned and took a job at the hospital. Some students took a trip to the Holy Land. There was also a positive outlook on both basketball teams. …

The Web Magazine 1993, September, Robin T. Burton

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue focuses heavily on the financial endeavors of the University. It primarily talks about the scholarships given, and the grants received in order to better the University. It also offers a preview of the upcoming football season, as well as, some of the upcoming plans for homecoming.

The Web Magazine 1991, Annual Report, Robin Taylor Burton

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This special issue of the Web Magazine includes the 1991 Annual report for the college. Included in this issue are a section about various staff appointments, memoriams for several alumnus who passed away, and articles describing various events on campus and achievements of students.The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This special issue of the Web Magazine includes the 1991 Annual report for the college. Included in this issue are a section about various staff …

The Web Magazine 1988, Spring, Kathryn Hamrick

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue provides a schedule for homecoming as well as a short segment about the Special Olympics of '88. Gardner-Webb alumnus Bruce Bowers is featured for his accomplishments in journalism, the Parents' Association's work in setting up student funding is praised, and the new Honors program is announced. The Webb mentions several speakers who came to Gardner-Webb, including Wilma Dykeman, Rev. E. Leon Smith, and Kent Plemmons. Alumnus Ron Rash is also recognized in this issue for being a successful writer; Rash's work was …

The Web Magazine 1987, Summer, Kathryn Hamrick

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. The first few pages of this issue introduce Dr. A Frank Bonner as the new vice president of academic affairs, recall the dedication of the Noel House for disabled students, provide a homecoming schedule, and recognize several professors for the accolades they had received for their achievements. Much of this issue is dedicated in memory of Royce Patrick Spangler, a long-time supporter of Gardner-Webb College and Martin Arthur Moseley Jr., a beloved professor of Gardner-Webb College. John Elgin Roberts is also honored in this …

The Web Magazine 1987, Spring, Kathryn Hamrick

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue begins with a section concerning the inauguration of President Christopher White, complete with a schedule of events for the day. Campaign leaders are named on the next page; following are segments written about Forrest Feezor, scholarships, the nursing program, and the GW Opera Theatre. The next pages feature stories about Harvey Gantt, the Fleming-White Award for Excellence in Teaching, the GW communications department, and a recap on the Scholarship Day Luncheon. A few stories about alumni and their respective accomplishments are featured …

The Web Magazine 1986, Summer, Gardner-Webb University

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. The front page of this issue announces that Betty Knox was to be the ACF Chairperson for 1986-87 and provides a synopsis of the Broyhill Business camp that took place over that summer. Other stories in this issue include ones concerning a new endowed scholarship, the GWC Heritage Club, and a schedule for Earl Scruggs Day festivities. Also, a theater workshop was held that summer and this issue goes into detail about the students who took part in that. Sports updates are provided, an …

The Web Magazine 1984, Fall, Gardner-Webb University

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue highlights the record enrollment in to Gardner-Webb College. Through increased enrollment, the school was able to raise the funds for the Elliott Hall Renovation.The nursing class that graduated in the Spring passed their state test by 100 percent. There were also many different articles about Homecoming, including a picture of the new homecoming queen on the front page.

The Web Magazine 1984, Summer, Deborah B. Putnam

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue writes about the events from commencement, announces the new name "Philip L. Elliott Hall" for the old Church Annex building, announces a new scholarship for Cleveland County Students, writes about the new convocation series that will be implemented, and announces the addition of a Communication Studies major. Also, it writes about the interpreter's training program, the student retention program, a new "talking computer" that will aid blind/visually impaired students, and provides dates/schedules for alumni day and homecoming.

The Web Magazine 1983, Summer, Deborah B. Putnam

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue discusses the various plans/programs that were set in place to raise money for Gardner-Webb (such as the annual college fund), recalls the events from commencement, praises the library for its progress, names E.B. Hamrick Hall a historical site, and discusses the new program for the blind. It also provides dates for homecoming and alumni day, looks back on the success of the Jump Rope for Heart campaign, recognizes the recipients of the Alumnus of the Year and the Bulldog of the Year …

The Web Magazine 1982, Fall, Deborah B. Putnam

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue covers all the events from the Homecoming festivities, writes on the Annual College Fund and its progress, recognizes several alumni for their respective accomplishments, includes an excerpt from a speech that John R. Drayer gave at the Trustee Meeting concerning the liberal arts, and introduces the new B.E. Morris Academy. It also provides sports updates and covers events from the fall convocation.

The Web Magazine 1981, September/October, Deborah B. Putnam

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue discusses the new $12.5 Million Development Program that was being implemented at the time, announces dates/events for Parents' Day and Homecoming, praises GW students for increasing enrollment numbers for the fourth year in a row, provides a recap on a seminar about the Tax Act of 1981, asks readers to donate to the book sale, and writes about the faculty. Also, it writes about Joe Mauney and his contributions to the GW community, provides sports updates, and reviews the graduate program.

The Web Magazine 1980, November/December, Deborah B. Putnam

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue recalls the events of homecoming, features segments on a few GW students, announces the sixth annual Carolina Classic basketball tournament, describes the new Student Alumni Council, discusses various sports teams, announces new faculty/staff, writes on Lloyd C. Bost as well as the Broyhill Academy for the Study of Independent Concepts.

The Web Magazine 1980, September/October, Nancy H. Sarazen

The Web Magazine

The Web Magazine focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue recognizes several students for awards/scholarships, depicts the new presidential medallion, announces the construction of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center and the date of homecoming, discusses a few grants that GW had received, and pays tribute to Hobart Smith. It also announces new staff members and their respective positions, praises student who had become missionary journeymen, and provides a layout concerning where the annual college fund stood. Summer events were covered from camps to commencement, sports and clubs are discussed, and annual fund contributors …