Weddings


Rebecca Woodruff (’00) to J.P. Morgan on Aug. 21, 2021


Cory Truax (’08) to Nichole Tillotson (’08) on Nov. 4, 2022


Lauren Virginia Metts (’12) and Drew Lamar Miller on May 14, 2022


Megan


Robertson (’17) to Caleb Adkins (’17) on Aug. 8, 2020


Laura Arden Andrews to Dustin Randall Lee (’18) on April 9, 2022


Parker Newman Foster (’20) to Graham Logan McDonald (’20) on July 18, 2020


Babies


Mandie Boyd (’05) and husband Justin (’05) welcomed Kate Morgan Boyd on Dec. 22, 2020. She weighed 6 lb., 5 oz.


Jennifer


Rothenburg Barnes (’07) and husband Bryce welcomed Elijah Paityn Barnes on Feb. 18, 2023. He joins brothers William Edward (8), Kristopher Allen (6), and Jameson Chase (2).


Karla Kirby Simpson (’07) and husband Brandon welcomed their Callen Simpson on April 3, 2020.


Jessica Boulware Upchurch (’09) and her husband Jared welcomed Jordan Matthew Upchurch, on Oct.


22, 2020, weighing 8 lb., 10 oz. He joins a 4-year-old big brother, JJ.


Clayton


Thornton (’12) and wife Lyndsey welcomed Daniel James Thornton


on May 11, 2022. He weighed 7 lb., 10 oz., and measured 22 inches long.


Kali Smith Bailey (’13) and husband John welcomed Jack on Feb. 21, 2022.


Jessica Berryhill Massey (’13) and Jordan (’11) welcomed Daniel Elias Massey on Sept. 17, 2020, weighing 7 lb., 8 oz.


McKenzie Wells Gribble (MAT ’14) and Will (MAT ’18) welcomed Elliana Grace


Gribble on Feb. 16,


2021 weighing 7 lb., 8 oz. NGU Student Services staff member Tina Wells is enjoying her first grandchild.


Victoria Elizabeth Pearson (’14) and her husband JJ (’16) welcomed John “Johnny” Carrel Pearson V,


on May 1, 2020. He weighed 10 lb., 2 oz.


Emily Drake Baragar (’15) and her husband Jordan welcomed Josiah Marshall Baragar on May 5, 2020.


Deanna Pottorff Blackwell (’15) and Scott (’14) welcomed twins Eden Lee and


Jocelyn Jo Blackwell on Dec. 6, 2020.


Rebecca Floyd (’17, MBA ’19) and Stuart (’16, MBA ’19) welcomed Nathaniel Price Floyd on Feb. 25,


2022. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 inches long.


Alumni Notes 1967


James L. Harvey, Jr. wrote “The Civil War In My South Carolina Lowcountry.” His book pays tribute to his great- grandfathers’


service in the war and the lives they shared with their families. He also shares his family’s Christian faith and the impact the church had during this time in history.


1969


Alice Arrington was honored as a Community Hero by the Greenville News. The program honors the service of those who tirelessly work to make the community better. Arrington is the president of the Peach Patchers Quilt Guild in Greer and a member of both the Upstate and national Quilts of Valor organizations. She was nominated for the award for helping the Peach Patchers present more than 70 quilts to local veterans. Arrington, who retired in 2011, is a former principal at Sara Collins Elementary School and worked for Greenville County Schools for more than 30 years.


1970


Dr. John J. McGraw has been appointed to the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners by Governor Bill Lee. The five-year term began Jan. 1, 2022. McGraw joins eight other physicians and three lay members on this board. The body is charged with the safety and protection of the citizens of Tennessee through granting and monitoring medical licenses.


1971


John and Jim Ramsey received 30-year certificates for being members of the Darlington County Sheriff’s Department reserve unit. John is a lieutenant and Jim is a Sargeant. They both live in Darlington, SC, and operate Diamond Hill Plywood Company. These twin brothers were two of the first students to live in Bruce Hall when it was built in 1969.


1977


Mike Whitson celebrated his 40th anniversary as pastor of First Baptist, Indian Trail, NC.


1991


Cynthia Roberts was named to the Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness Board for 2023-24. Roberts is the regional technical school loaned executive and the deputy program manager of the Apprenticeship and Pipeline Training Programs for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. She has 23 years experience at SRNS in a variety of roles.


1998


Josh Powell was called to Taylors First Baptist in Taylors, SC, as the lead pastor. He and his wife


Allison (Koon) (’98) have four children.


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