HALF-CENTURY CLUB:
Annual Fund
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chair looks to
goes by…
meet last
year’s
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Alumni
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the title of that great song from the movie classic
e took the theme from
“Casablanca”. It talks about remembering old times and good
person of the 2007
Dr. Nancy Stanley, chair-
times.
remember this…”.
The first line of the song begins with “You must
Fund, challenged her commit-
Annual DR. NANCY STANLEY
as all alumni gatherings are. People gathered and
Alumni Weekend 2007 was a nostalgic time
tee this spring to raise $200,000 during the annual
remembered their old times and their good times.
campaign - $50,000 more than last year
“As the chair of this year’s committee, I believe we can
’s goal.
the good time they had.
I was particularly struck by the Half-Century Club (HCC) and
make a valued investment back into our neighboring
our most loyal and enthusiastic supporters. In order to be a
The members of this group are among
Christian institution – an institution critical to the future of
member you have to have graduated from Brewton-Parker at
our community
of $200,000, a venture that will further improve the quality
. I know that together we can meet our goal
e
n
t
least 50 years ago.
graduated when Eisenhower was president and Brewton-
That means that the “new” class of HCC of education at BPC and the community as a whole,” said
Parker was young.
Dr. Stanley, also a member of BPC’s Board of Trustees.
young Paul Scott from L
Think about it, BPC was 53 years old when
He is Dr
yons walked to receive his diploma.
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Technical College.
. Paul Scott now and the retired president of Altamaha
first-hand the quality student BPC produces.
ellness Center in V
Through her work as the director of the Meadows
idalia, Dr. Stanley says she knows
ministers, teachers, scientists and business majors who
“BPC is in the business of producing musicians,
c
e
m
them could be with us but I will venture a guess that they all
There were more than 40 other inductees. Not every one of
were here in their hearts.
current president Richard Y
The Half-Century Club, under
time and resources will make this year
will impact the greater community. Your investments of
the mission of Brewton-Parker faithfully
oung of Waycross, has supported
campaign a success – strengthening BPC and our
’s Annual Fund
funds for the Jones Lake improvements, the improvements of
. They have raised
community’
David and Eliza Fountain Circle and the installation of the
Dr
s legacy for years to come,” she said.
more about making a contribution to the
. Stanley encourages those interested in learning
voted at their last meeting to continue to fund Jones Lake and
electronic sign in front of Gates Hall on Highway 280. They
contact the Of
Annual Fund to
purchase a new sign. I note that the things they support are
3255.
fice of College Advancement at 912-583-
usually things that will not benefit the members of the Club
specifically
“We want to make the college better
. The chief beneficiaries are the students.
“Brewton-Parker gave so much to us; it would be sinful not to
,” Richard Young says.
reciprocate.”
How your contributions become
a legacy of learning at BPC
Parker
Perhaps if you want to see the real strength of Brewton-
every year
, look at this group; this group that adds to its number
continue the spirit of gratitude and service toward this beloved
. One day we will join it too, God willing. May we
These recent projects were made possible
institution that is embodied by the Half-Century Club.
through the Annual Fund:
As time goes by…
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The purchase of 5,000 additional books
for the Fountain-New Library
Parker to walk with the graduates May 12.
P.S. Our Half-Century Club members returned to Brewton-
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A complete update of campus technology
women sat in a place of honor behind our 2007 graduates. It
These men and
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The purchase of a mobile astronomy lab
was a moment to remember. T
to be used at BPC’s 6 external sites
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apply, as time goes by.”
ruly, “… the fundamental things
The funding of 12 new scholarships
Pamela Davis
Vice President for College Advancement
18 THE LAMP SPRING 2007
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