ALUMNI NEWS

Family Honors Krech’s Memory by Establishing

Two Scholarships Earlier this year, two funds were established in memory of William Matthew Krech ’99, ’00, by his fami- ly. The William M. Krech Scholarship in School Psychology provides funds to support a student majoring in

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Generosity Thank you to the following donors who recently created new endowed funds

school psychology. The family wanted to honor Krech’s passion and success as a school psychologist and his dedication to counseling and advocacy for the children and youth he served.

The family also generously established The William M. Krech Endowment for Professional Development, which supports professional development opportunities for school psychology students. Throughout his career in public schools, Krech was dedicated to making a differ- ence in the lives of children and youth.

Ronnie L. McKnight established the Ron L. McKnight Endowed Scholarship. This award will support stu- dents pursuing a major in business administration with a focus on technology or entrepreneurship.

Eleanor L. Ardrey ’54 established the Louise Lucas Ardrey Music Scholarship. This provides one scholar- ship award annually and goes to a South Carolina music major with an emphasis in piano.

Alice and Kevin Davis established the Dreams Float in Education Endowed Scholarship that supports students majoring in education who graduated high school from Rock Hill Schools.

Congratulations to the 2020 and 2021 Alumni Award Winners!

Each year, the Alumni Association presents Alumni Awards to those who have demonstrated Winthrop’s tradition of excellence. The 2020 and 2021 Alumni Award recipients were recognized at the Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 9. The 2020 and 2021 Alumni Award recipients are:

Mary Mildred Sullivan Award Sheila McMillan ’73, Lynn Mann Hornsby ’70

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Dick McCoy ’04, Larry Williams ’81, ’84

Alumni Distinguished Service Award Isaiah Venning ’95, ’00, Pat Rambow Robertson ’67

Alumni Professional Achievement Award Gregg Davis ’92, Kevin James ’01

Outstanding Young Alumni Award Chelsea Brown ’14, Kambrell Garvin ’13

Read more about each recipient at www.winthrop.edu/alumni/alumni-awards.aspx

Three Alumni Running for Board Seat

Introducing the WINTHROP PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

The President’s Circle recognizes annual donors giving $1,000 or more each fiscal year.

Members lead the Winthrop community in promoting a culture of giving to have a profound impact on the university and its students.

Members can take pride in the support provided to Winthrop and have the benefit of connecting with each other at exclusive events.

Membership in the President’s Circle is based on qualifying gifts to the Winthrop University Foundation between July 1 and June 30 of the preceding year and renewable annually.

The Alumni Association holds two alumni-elected seats on Winthrop’s Board of Trustees.

There are three nominees – Alison Hamilton ’92, ’95, David McDonald ’01 and Endee Tate ’21 – for the 2022-28 Winthrop Alumni Association seat. Voting will open on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, and end on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. All alumni may vote online for their candidate of choice at www.winthrop.edu/alumni/alumni-vote.aspx. If you prefer a paper ballot, you can request one by calling the Alumni Association at 803/323- 2145. Alumni must provide their seven-digit alumni ID number to vote, located above your address on the back of this magazine. Alumni will also receive their alumni ID via a postcard in January and via e-mail.

Alison Hamilton Visit www.winthrop.edu/alumni/alumni-vote.aspx to learn more about the candidates and to vote.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Bronze 2021

BRONZE: $1,000-$2,499

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Silver 2021

SILVER: $2,500-$4,999

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Gold 2021

GOLD: $5,000-$9,999

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Platinum 2021

PLATINUM: $10,000+

For more information regarding President’s Circle membership, please contact University Advancement at 803/323-2275, toll-free 800/801-1083 or e-mail giving@winthrop.edu.

14 Join the Virtual Alumni Book Club

In this online book club community, alumni can connect with each other and enjoy books related to lifelong learning, professional development, social issues and more. There is no cost to participate – just get a copy of the book to enjoy!

There is a 10-week reading period for each book selection. This allows members time to read the book, participate in the discussion and choose if they will participate in the next reading selection.

Join the virtual alumni book club at www.pbc.guru/winthrop. 15 David McDonald

Endee Tate