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Young Alumni of the
committee.
Edwards also serves on the Half-Century Club’
A retired teacher, she earned a B.A. from T
s executive
ift College.
Shannon H. (’97, ’00) Bull
Year: Barry (’98) and
Music Alumnus of the Year: David Williams (’82, ’84)
names are synonymous with
Barry and Shannon (Hinely) Bull’s
Brewton-Parker campus activities.
Appling County Elementary School in Baxley
David Williams, an elementary school music specialist at
each of the on-campus – and some
At
with the Music
, Ga., was honored
of
vocalist, is the director of the county’
Alumnus of the Year award. Williams, a pianist and
Shannon can be found working
f-campus – events, Barry and
show choir
s first elementary school-age
behind-the-scenes. For this
county’
dedication, the couple was honored
was the featured performance of the
s 1999
, “Aces”, and was named the
Teacher of the Year. His
PHOTO PROVIDED
with the
college’
award.
Young Alumni of the Year
during that year
s 2003 Musical Showcase held
Barry (’98) and Shannon
essence of what BPC alumni represent,” said Byrd. “They are
Hinely (’97, ’00) Bull
“Barry and Shannon are the
Though he was not able to attend the
’s Alumni Weekend.
a
enthusiastic about the mission of the school, and they live lives
listened to the honor through Byrd’
ward ceremony, the 23-year teacher
suitable to be imitated.
phone. Williams prepared a 15-minute
s cell
a hand to carry out worthwhile alumni activities. Most times they
They are always ready and willing to lend
piano medley
never wait to be asked.”
PHOTO PROVIDED
chapel’
, which played over the
acceptance by former classmate, Phyllis
s sound system following the
the award and the fact that they were being honored together –
Barry and Shannon were “humbled” and “blessed” with both
David Williams (’82, ’84)
Scaggs (’85).
as husband and wife.
hope BPC graduates will always do: make a dif
“David Williams has done what we
recognized with Shannon is a memory I will never forget,” said
“To be recognized in this way is truly humbling. To be
communities. David has excelled in the education profession
ference in their
Barry
while continuing to use his musical talent to witness,” said Byrd.
The Bulls met at popular ‘90s BPC hangout, “Doodles”
.
restaurant, which is now closed but bears the name of “V
“reflections & memories”. He holds an associate’
He has released two CDs: “Remember When…” and
Diner”. Their love story was written by God, Shannon proclaims,
enitas
Brewton-Parker and completed a bachelor of arts degree in music
s degree from
and Barry says the first time he met Shannon, “her smile melted
education with major emphasis in piano performance from
my heart.”
College/Mercer University in 1984. He is currently continuing his
Tift
education in
Shannon is
Both are employed at BPC in the Fountain-New Library
Assistant to the Director of the Library and Barry is a
.
website, www
Augusta. Keep in touch with W
.thekeyboardkid.com.
illiams through his
reference librarian.
expect their first child in late September
The campus rejoices with the Bulls as they
William Hinely (’99), is a member of the college’
, 2007. Shannon’s brother,
Championship baseball team.
s 1997 National
Human Services trip
Edwards (’43)
Half-Century Alumna of the Year: Myrtice
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mater bestowed on her March 24. So much so that she was
Myrtice Edwards was overwhelmed by the honor her alma
speechless and overcome with emotion
during the tribute service. Needless to
say
Broughton added. “I want to start a mentoring program,
“(This conference) has changed me spiritually,”
Edwards’
, this award is one of the highlights of
implementing the ideas I learned there, and show people
Several years ago, Edwards saw a
life.
need in her home church to continue a
that the only thing holding them back is themselves.”
Sunday school class founded to minister
to women who attended church but
human services majors, agreed with Broughton, and all are
Stephanie McLeod and Janet Smiley, both senior
whose husbands, for whatever reason,
chose not to.
excited about putting the information they learned to work in
potential leadership collapse when she
The class was facing a
their careers after they graduate.
accepts her alumni award
Myrtice Edwards (’43)
from Dr
BPC President
. David R. Smith,
revitalized the JOY
Class at the First Baptist Church of
Sunday School
by other academic representatives from the southern
Brewton-Parker College’s representatives were joined
dedication, say the nominees – members of the class – it has
Eastman, Ga. Because of her love and
states, including Georgia contingents from Mercer
grown over the years in both numbers and community support.
University (Macon) and Kennesaw State University
to include all ages and is af
Starting as the “Jesus, Others,
fectionately called “The Maternity to
Yourself” class, it has evolved
Whittaker
, said Dr.
Eternity” class at First Baptist.
To learn more about the human services major at
.
Brewton-Parker College contact Dr
church family
“Mrs. Myrt’
,” said Byrd.
s nomination was supported by virtually her entire
3152 or the Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences at 912-
. Whittaker at 912-583-
583-3151.
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