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Board of Advisors Offered Challenge Chowan's Board of Advisors were challenged to help the college reach its 1974-75 Annual Giving Fund minimum goal of $50,000 during their recent nieeting. Meeting in the office of Chowan President Bruce E. Whitaker, the advisors were told by Bobby Cross, Director of Development, that $31,000 has been raised through gifts and pledges. He thanked them for their support, both through their own contributions and contacts with potential donors. Cross asked advisors to help the college receive an additional $19,000 by May 31 in order to reach the goal. He explained the $50,000 is a budgeted source of income and R.EARL PARKER ALUMNUS NAMED TO VICE-PRESIDENCY R. Earl Parker, Chowan College alumnus. Class of 1960, has been named vice^esident of Pension Administration at The Life Insurance Company of Virginia. Parker joined Life of Virginia's actuarial staff in 1962, was named actuarial associate eight years later, and was elevated to his most recent post as manager of the Pension Ad ministration Division in 1971. A native of Pendleton, Parker and his wife, Katherine, have a daughter, Emily, and reside in Mechanicsville, Va. Chowan needs to raise that amount to operate in the black for the 17th consecutive year. Foundation Proceeds In another financial matter, Dr. Whitaker announced that the college received over $7,000 in interest in 1974 from the Grady D. Askew Foundation. He said proceeds from the foundation are divided equally among Chowan, Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, and Harrellsville Baptist Church. Dr. R. Hargus Taylor, Chaplain, reported on progress on the major renovation of Mc Dowell Columns’ auditorium- chapel. The $100,000 project will include central air-con^tioning and heating, seats, carpet, and lighting and sound system. Memorial Gifts He stated the college will solicit memorial gifts to help un derwrite the cost of renovation. He said 600 seats will be installed in the chapel-auditorium. The work is expected to be completed this August prior to the opening of the fall semester for the 1975-76 academic session. The spring semester enrollment picture was presented by Dean of Students Clayton Lewis, who reported a student body of 908 students from 19 states and 17 foreign countries. He said he was “very pleased” with the spring semester enrollment. Additional Funds Business Manage Ben C. Sutton, reported on the efforts of the North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities to secure additional funds for needy North Carolina students attending the 39 representative colleges. Sutton suggested that the advisors ex press their interest by contacting their area state representatives and senators. Participating in the discussion was J. Guy Revelle, Sr., state representative of Conway, a member of the Appropriations Committee of the North Carolina General Assembly. New Members Revelle is one of three new members of the Board of Ad visors welcomed by Advisors’ chairman. Dr. Melvin Kunkle of Portsmouth, Va. The other new members are Henry S. Johnson, Jr., of Hamilton, and State Representative Roberts H. Jernigan, Jr., of Ahoskie. President of Chowan Named to 'Who's Who' Dr. Bruce E. Whitaker, Chowan president, has been named to the 1974-75 edition of Wtio's Who In America. He is one of two presidents of the seven colleges related to the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina to be named. Wake Forest’s president. Dr. Ralph Scales, has also received the honor. Dr. Whitaker has previously been listed in Who's Who In the South and Southwest, Wtio's Who In American Education, and a number of other professional and honorary volumes. During his 17-year presidency, Dr. Whitaker has received numerous other honors including “Tar Heel of the Week” by Raleigh News and Ot>s*rver, Murfreesboro Exchange Club’s “Outstanding Citizen for 1961,” “Boss of the Year” by Mur- FINANCIAL SUPPORT—Chowan President Bruce E. Whitaker shows Sears- Roebuck Foundation spokesmen, Doug Cox, left, and Leroy Spivey, a statement of financial support the college has received from individuals and groups. The men delivered a check for $1,000 representing an unrestricted grant to the college from the Sears-Roebuck Foundation. Dr. Whitaker said the gift has been applied to Chowan’s Annual Giving Fund. Cox is the Sears authorized sales merchant in Murfreesboro and Spivey manages the Sears store in Roanoke Rapids. Sears' Grant Aids Education Grants totaling more than $47,600 have been distributed to 39 privately supported colleges and universities in North Carolina by the Sears-Roebuck Foundation, a spokesman stated recently. In Mur freesboro, Chowan received an unrestricted grant of $1,000. The 39 colleges and universities are among almost 1,000 private accredited two- nnd four-year institutions across the country which are sharing in $1,300,000 in Sears Foundation funds for the 1974-75 academic year. Funds may be used unrestrictedly as the colleges and universities deem necessary. In addition to its unrestricted grant program, the Sears-Roebuck Foundation each year conducts a variety of special- purpose programs in elementary, secon dary, higher, and continuing education. Altogether, the Foundation had ex penditures of almost $2,750,000 in 1974 for its education activities. Graduates Succeed After Transfer freesboro Jaycees, 1971, and “Boss of the Year” by North Carolina Jaycees in 1971-72. He is known as the dean of the state’s active Baptist college presidents. Inclusion in the edition is automatic to memt>ers of the U. S. Congress, members of the President’s Cabinet, Federal judges, and all state attorneys general, among others. As in the case of Dr. Whitaker, admissions is also based on individual achievement. The editors note, “to l)e elected on this basis, a person must have accomplished some conspicuous achievements something that distinguishes him from the vast majority of his contemporaries.” “To tie admitted to the pages of Who's Who In Amcrica is an honor accorded to only a select 9'oup of persons,” state the editors. Chowan students transfer to many senior colleges and one which is attracting a growning number of former students is Elon, reports Barry Bradberry, senior. He graduated from Chowan with an Associate of Arts degree in pre-law in 1973. Bradberry told Chowan’s Director of Admissions, E. Frank Stephenson, Jr., (photo, right) that a number of former Braves played instrumental roles on the Elon team that finished with a 10-1 record and district playoff berth. Elon starters wtw once played for the Braves include three from the offense, Martin Page, Richlands, quar terback; Tim Kelly, guard, Charlotte; and Andy S^th, Dunn, tackle; and two defensive takles, Jerry Goney, Portsmouth, Va., and Ricl^ Locklear, Fairmont. Another former Brave, Eddie Brooks, Fairmont, will be promoted to the varsity team this year after receiving a year of seasoning on the scout squad. Page three for four touchdowns in one game, recalled Bradberry, who said the former students meet periodically for fellowship and to rehash memories of their days at Chowan College. “We appreciated Chowan when we were here by more so today,” noted Bradberry, who said the students are also leased with EUon. I m Page Two The Chowanian
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