’40s
Earle and Meldrum Shanks Shotwell ’47 ’45 of Fern Park, FL, are celebrating 66 years of marriage this year. The couple met at Tusculum as freshmen.
’60s
Dr. Everett C. Toomey ’65 of Millsboro, DE, is serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Delaware. Dr. Toomey served as a secondary principal and director for the Indian River School District from 1970-1998. He also served on that district’s school board from 1999-2002. Dr. Toomey is a member of the Delmarva Educational Foundation Board of Directors and is president of Heritage Advisors, an educational consulting service. He holds numerous memberships in professional and civic organizations including the Delaware Association of School Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa, the Lions Club, the Reserve Officers Association and the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce. He was honored with the State Board of Education’s Order of Excellence Award in 1986, included in “Who’s Who in American Education” and awarded the Department of the Army’s “Commander’s Award for Public Service.”
’80s
Patricia A. Seaver ’89 of Morristown, TN, has been appointed as the director of marketing and communication for the Morristown Chamber of Commerce.
’90s
James “J.T.” Vogt ’90 of Maryville, TN, accepted a position in early 2011 as deputy program manager for the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit in Knoxville, TN. J.T. and his wife, Karen, have two children, Samantha and James.
Dr. Daryl D. Green ’97 of Knoxville, TN, has written a new book, “Don’t Be an Old Fool.” In the book, Dr. Green provides sound, practical solutions about how to handle some of life’s common issues, such as relationships. Often delivered with a touch of humor, these solutions include those he has learned through the years from wise community members. Dr. Green is a leadership development expert, lecturing and writing on contemporary issues that impact individuals, businesses and societies. He has more than 20 years of management experience and has been noted and quoted by USA Today, Ebony Magazine and the Associated Press. Dr. Green also writes a syndicated column, “Family Vision,” which appears in more than 200 newspapers that reach more than 15 million readers across the country. He is the author of several leadership development books and has published more than 100 articles on decision making and leadership.
’00s
Trevis D. Gardner ’02 of Maryville, TN, has been named to the Blount County Board of Education. Gardner is vice president of operations for the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.
’40s
Dr. Charles E. Rigby ’40 of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away March 24, 2011. Dr. Rigby was a physician who was a longtime supporter of his Alma Mater, particularly of the library.
Gen. John William Vogt (Ret. USAF) ’43 of Melbourne, FL, passed away April 16, 2010. A scholar, warrior and statesman, he served his country as an officer in the U.S. Air Force Officer for 35 years, retiring in 1975 from his last assignment as commander-in-chief of American and allied air forces in Europe. His service extended from a fighter pilot in World War II to an appointment to an intelligence advisory post. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Clifford Fry ’49 of Chattanooga, TN, passed away November 11, 2011. Mr. Fry was retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority. A veteran, he served in the Korean War at the U.S. Navy and Marine Training Center in Birmingham, AL, and in World War II in the Navy V-12 program. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 95 and a member of the East Ridge Lions Club for many years. He coached little league baseball at Anna B. Lacy Elementary School and served on several committees with the Chattanooga Boys Choir. Mr. Fry was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church, where he served as the Sunday School greeter chairman for more than 30 years and was a deacon for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Carter Fry ’43 (please see following memorial.)
Evelyn Carter Fry ’43 of Chattanooga, passed away on October 26, 2011. Mrs. Fry was retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). She was an active member of Brainerd Baptist Church and her Sunday School class. Mrs. Fry served as a substitute teacher and a librarian for the Brainerd Baptist kindergarten and served on the church’s library staff for many years. She was president of the Chattanooga Boys Choir Guild and served on the Allied Arts Council. She had a life membership in the P.T.A. at Anna B. Lacy School and served on the Hamilton County P.T.A. Council. Mrs. Fry was a member of the TVA Retirement Association and a member of the Missionary Ridge Chapter 1777 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
’50s
Lois “Louise” Sparrow Keener ’57 of Gastonia, NC, passed away October 13, 2011. Mrs. Keener was a retired teacher, having taught elementary-school age children for 30 years. Following retirement, she was tireless in her work at the Lucille Tatum Extension Center and tutored in English. She as an active member of West Avenue Presbyterian Church where she served in many positions including elder, vacation Bible school teacher, Sunday School teacher and choir member. She was an avid gardener and University of North Carolina basketball fan.
Billye Hutton Horne ’58 of Greeneville, TN, passed away suddenly on December 11, 2011, at her home. She was retired from Takoma Regional Hospital. Mrs. Horne was an active supporter of her Alma Mater. She and her husband, Ralph ’58, have been longtime members of the Pioneer Club and are supporters of the new band program at the College. The Hornes were familiar faces at Pioneer basketball and football games. In recent years, she had also become a fan of volleyball and regularly attended Tusculum volleyball games. Mrs. Horne was a member of First Baptist Church of Greeneville. In addition to her husband, her survivors include aunt and Tusculum alumna Julia Hogan ’67.